Paltry income, agreed? (6)

I believe the answer is:

meagre

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

'income agreed?' is the wordplay.
'MEAGRE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for meagre that I've seen before include "Paltry" , "Small, insufficient" , "Scarce - scanty" , "Poor in quality" , "Insubstantial" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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