The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PITTANCE
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More clues leading to the result PITTANCE
- A cent tip? Outrageous!
- Former PM, note, engaged by expert for a small amount
- Feverish patient scoffing cold trifle
- Inept act working for meagre payment
- Prime Minister can upset European? Not very much!
- Tip a cent? Awfully small amount of money!
- Peanuts and bread – oddly niche
- Forbear having 50 per cent cut on prime minister’s low pay
- Inadequate payment for bread once with no end of aggro
- Old PM’s forebear not half making a packet? Certainly not!
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The straight part
We know that "A cent tip? Outrageous!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a cent tip? outrageous! = pittance.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does PITTANCE mean?
PITTANCE noun- A small allowance of food and drink; a scanty meal.
- A meagre allowance of money or wages.
- A small amount.