Crossword Genius

More scanty (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sparser

(Other definitions for sparser that I've seen before include "Less thick" , "not so common" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and the King Feature Syndicate.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.