The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MENDACIOUS
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The straight part
We know that "stingy with the truth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stingy with the truth = mendacious.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 MENDACIOUS mean?
MENDACIOUS adjective- (of a person) Lying, untruthful or dishonest.
- (of a statement, etc) False or untrue.