Cryptic crossword clue
Short of brass, alternatively use up iron 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PENURIOUS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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What does PENURIOUS mean?

PENURIOUS adjective
  1. Miserly; excessively cheap.
  2. Not bountiful; thin; scant.
  3. Impoverished; wanting for money.

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