Is extremely frugal (7)
I believe the answer is:
scrimps
(Other definitions for scrimps that I've seen before include "Is sparing" , "Subsists on a meagre amount" , "Subsists on a meagre allowance" .)
I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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