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Penny-pincher demanding full roll (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tightwad

'penny-pincher' is the definition.

'demanding full roll' is the wordplay.
'demanding' becomes 'tight' (similar in meaning).
'full roll' becomes 'wad' (as in a roll or wad of banknotes).
'tight'+'wad'='TIGHTWAD'

(Other definitions for tightwad that I've seen before include "Skinflint" , "Mean person (US)" , "Miser (sl.)" , "Miserly person" , "Cheapskate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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