Tightfisted (4)

I think it could be either:

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mean

'tightfisted' is the definition.
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This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for mean that I've seen before include "mercenary" , "Petty" , "Stingy in average way" , "of little value" , "'Midway, average (4)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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