Meagre score in skittles (5)
I believe the answer is:
spare
This clue could be a double definition.
'meagre' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'score in skittles' is the second definition.
'spare' can be an answer for 'score' (spare is a kind of score). I am not certain of the 'in skittles' bit.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for spare that I've seen before include "Leftover" , "A feature of trousers" , "In reserve; pardon" , "Thin; elegantly simple" , "This tyre is for emergencies" .)