The term 'Acts Frugally' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: STINTS (6 letters), EKED (4 letters), and SPARED (6 letters). STINTS refers to a period of time in which someone does something, usually work, for a short amount of time. EKED means to make something last longer or to stretch it out. SPARED means to use less of something than usual or to not use something at all. Together, these words indicate that someone is being frugal by doing things in short periods of time, stretching out what they have, and using less than usual.