Cryptic crossword clue
Croon about monarch and a parliamentarian trying to cut expenses 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SKIMPING

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The straight part
We know that "trying to cut expenses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trying to cut expenses = skimping.
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.
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What does SKIMPING mean?

SKIMPING verb
  1. To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.
SKIMPING verb
  1. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
  2. To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
  3. To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
SKIMPING adjective
  1. Scanty; meagre; done inefficiently.

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