"Strapped for ___," idiom that means one is financially in dire straits Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CASH "Strapped for ___," idiom that means one is financially in dire straits (4)
6% ARTISTS Painters in dire straits (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic May 8, 2026
4% EDGERS Books for financiers (6) Wall Street Journal Jun 4, 2026
4% BROKE Strapped for cash (5) New York Times May 30, 2026
4% INSURE Guarantee financially (6) The Telegraph Quick May 26, 2026
4% THROWDOWNTHEGAUNTLET Idiom originating from medieval times meaning to issue a challenge (20) The Times Specialist Sunday May 24, 2026
4% AUDIT Financial check (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 24, 2026
4% CRAW Stick in one's ___ (bird-related idiom) (4) New York Times Mini May 22, 2026
4% TREASURER Financial officer (9) The Telegraph Quick May 22, 2026
4% REIN Jockey strap (4) USA Today Quick May 20, 2026
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