Little Richard wealthy (4)

I believe the answer is:

rich

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'wealthy' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'little richard' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'richard' could be 'ric' (short form) and 'ric' is found within the answer.
A single letter 'h' remains which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for rich that I've seen before include "Affluent" , "Possessing material wealth" , "Wealthy - luxurious - fruitful" , "Prosperous" , "Of great worth or quality" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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