Nickel-and-___ (cheapskate) Daily Commuter Crossword Clue Answer
We have the answer to "Nickel-and-___ (cheapskate)" Daily Commuter crossword clue which contains 5 letters. The answer is DIMER.
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Updated Nov 28, 2024
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Nickel-and-___ (cheapskate) Daily Commuter crossword clue
Find today's Daily Commuter answer for Nickel-and-___ (cheapskate) from the November 28, 2024 Puzzle. Get the answer here!
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The answer is DIMER.
The answer to the clue "Nickel-and-___ (cheapskate)" is DIMER. The phrase "nickel-and-dime" is commonly used to describe someone who is overly frugal or stingy, particularly when they focus on small, insignificant amounts of money.
It is often used to characterize a person who cuts corners or avoids spending, even on minor expenses. In this context, "DIMER" completes the familiar expression "nickel-and-dime," which conveys the idea of being tight-fisted or overly concerned with small amounts of money. The clue cleverly plays on this phrase to point to DIMER.