Sparse (6)
'sparse' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for meagre that I've seen before include "Thin -- inadequate" , "Poor in quality" , "Lacking in quantity/quality" , "Insufficient; scanty" , "'Stingy, skimpy (6)'" .)
'sparse' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for scanty that I've seen before include "Sparse, meagre" , "(Of clothing) revealing" , "(Of clothing) skimpy" , "Spare" , "Modest" .)