Use very sparingly (6)

I believe the answer is:

scrimp

(Other definitions for scrimp that I've seen before include "Be economical and sparing" , "make economies" , "Watch the pennies" , "Be niggardly" , "Live meagrely" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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