Cryptic crossword clue
Unwilling to spend money without running water left or illumination 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does TEALIGHT mean?

TEALIGHT noun
  1. A small, typically circular candle encased in a thin metal cup, so that it liquefies completely when lit and burns as a wick immersed in molten wax.

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