| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Imprudent economizing | Newsday | 14 May 2023 |
| Economizing, as represented by the circled squares? | New York Times | 12 Feb 2023 |
| Keen crooks not doing a thorough job | The Times Cryptic | 10 Apr 2015 |
| Economizing | ||
| Waiving defensive backs? | ||
| FOUR OF THE EARTH |