Cut corners, putting top of mattress in refuse container Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Cut corners, putting top of mattress in refuse container." The answer to this clue is "SKIMP."

Let's break down the clue sentence by sentence to understand why "SKIMP" is the answer:

1. "Cut corners": In this context, "cut corners" means to do something with less care or effort. It implies a sense of frugality or being economical.
2. "Putting top of mattress": This phrase suggests that we need to take the first letter of the word "mattress," which is 'M'.
3. "In refuse container": Here, the word "refuse container" refers to a bin or a trash can. So, we need to insert the letter 'M' (the top of "mattress") into the word "SKIP" (a synonym of "refuse" meaning to throw away) to form "SKIMP."

Combining these clues, we can see that "cutting corners" suggests being economical or frugal, while "putting top of mattress in refuse container" gives us the letter 'M' to insert into "SKIP." The resulting word is "SKIMP," which fits the overall context of the clue and means to be thrifty or save money by not doing something properly or completely.

So, the answer to today's clue, "Cut corners, putting top of mattress in refuse container," is "SKIMP."

Definition of "SKIMP"

expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize

Example :

don't skimp on insurance when you book your holidays

she wore a yellow skimp

 The Crossword clue "Cut corners, putting top of mattress in refuse container" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian Quiptic	13 March 2023	SKIMP