Word: austerity
Phonetic:
/ɔˈstɛɹɪti/
Listen:
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
Freedom from adornment; plainness; severe simplicity.
A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.
Sourness and harshness to the taste.
You can find a list of possible crossword clues for AUSTERITY below.