The term BE STINGY WITH can be broken down into three crossword solutions: SKIMP (5 letters), SKION (5 letters), and STINT (5 letters). SKIMP is a verb meaning to be excessively frugal or to use sparingly. SKION is an archaic verb meaning to STINT or to be sparing with. STINT is a noun meaning a period of time spent doing a particular activity or a set portion of something. All three words are related to the idea of being stingy with resources, either in terms of money, time, or effort.