The term 'be miserly' can be defined by the crossword solutions of 'SCRIMP', 'HOARD', 'SKIMP', and 'STINT'. Scrimping is the practice of spending as little money as possible, while hoarding is the act of collecting and storing items for future use. Skimping is similar to scrimping, but it also involves cutting back on quality or quantity. Lastly, a STINT is a period of time in which one does something, usually with limited resources. All of these terms are related to being frugal and not wasting resources.