Keep one short (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Keep one short (5) . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SKIMP.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SKIMP Keep one short (5) (5)
94% SNIPPY Keeps one short (6) (6)
85% SCRIMP Keep one short, be sparing (6) (6)
77% SKIRT Keep one short of a day's work (5) (5)
70% SCRIM Will almost keep one short of bookbinding material (5) (5)
11% OVERSEE Keep an eye on (7) LA Times Daily Feb 22, 2026
11% LIL Short, for short (3) Universal Feb 21, 2026
11% CARE Keeping attention (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 19, 2026
11% ARO Person who may prefer to keep it platonic, for short (3) Universal Feb 18, 2026
11% HIDE Keep secret (4) Wall Street Journal Feb 11, 2026
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