Clues for the word "LEANYEARS"

We've had 3 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 4 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Pat Sajack's Code Letter crossword on July 15, 2016.

Referring Clues

Hard times
When one was poor and didn't have to slim?
When one was poor and didn't have to slim?

Last Seen In

Pat Sajack's Code Letter - July 15, 2016
LA Times - July 07, 2016
Evening Standard Cryptic - December 11, 2015
USA Today - January 16, 2015