Short of money, tough at the top perhaps? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HARD UP Short of money, tough at the top perhaps? (7) The Times Cryptic Sep 22, 2022
7% IRA Old money, for short? (3) New York Times Dec 19, 2025
7% FEELINGTHEPINCH Short on money (15) USA Today Nov 23, 2025
6% PUNKS Street toughs (5) LA Times Mini Feb 1, 2026
6% OAK Tree with tough wood (3) Universal Jan 29, 2026
6% APEX Top (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 18, 2026
6% STUMPER Tough nut to crack (7) Premier Sunday Jan 11, 2026
6% APS Tough H.S. classes (3) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
6% HOTSEATS Tough spots (8) USA Today Jan 10, 2026
6% ORDEALS Tough times (7) Newsday Jan 9, 2026

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