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Intend to be parsimonious (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mean

This clue is a double definition.

'intend' is the first definition.
('mean' can be a synonym of 'intend')

'be parsimonious' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for mean that I've seen before include "Scrooge?" , "Unkind; average" , "Norm" , "Average; inferior; intend" , "Signify; stingy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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