Crossword clues for the word: SHOESTRING The word SHOESTRING has appeared as an answer to at least 12 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for SHOESTRING Showing 1 to 12 of 12 results Clue(s) "Tight budget, figuratively" Barely adequate budget Kind of operation or catch Low capital Minimal nest egg Proverbial starting point for some businesses. Small sum of money: Slang. Thin fry type Tiny bankroll Type of start-up budget Very small bankroll What many businesses are started on.