What does the cryptic crossword clue "Study that's barely sufficient, curtailed (4)" mean?

The definition is "Study". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. SCANT (synonym of "barely sufficient,") [curtailing: "curtailed"]; definition: "Study" The answer is SCAN.

Study that's barely sufficient, curtailed (4)

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