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Cut back on, as spending Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Cut back on, as spending last seen in Universal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is REININ.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | REININ Cut back on, as spending | (6) | Universal | Jul 15, 2021 |
| 9% | PARE Cut back | (4) | Universal | Dec 12, 2025 |
| 9% | PARES Cuts (back) | (5) | New York Times | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 9% | PRUNE Cut back | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 8% | BUDGET Spending plan | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 8% | RETRENCH Cut back spending | (8) | The Times Concise | Jul 22, 2022 |
| 7% | SEVER Cut, serious cut (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 7% | CABLE __ cutting | (5) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 7% | PASTE Cut's counterpart | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 7% | AGO Back then | (3) |
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"Rein in" means to control or limit something, like spending. In this clue, "Cut back on, as spending" hints at the idea of restraining or reducing expenses, which aligns perfectly with the answer "REININ."