Like a much reduced allowance? (3)
I believe the answer is:
low
'like a much' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.
'reduced allowance?' is the wordplay.
'reduced' says the answer is hidden in the clue (reducing the letters in the clue shows the answer).
'LOW' can be found hidden inside 'allowance'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for low that I've seen before include "Not high or loud" , "Deep sound made by cattle" , "Unimportant sort of owl" , "Depressed; near the ground" , "Depressed or base" .)