Pole idly collects cash used by other Europeans (3)
I believe the answer is:
lei
'by other europeans' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.
'pole idly collects cash' is the wordplay.
'LEI' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.
'used' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lei that I've seen before include "Bloomers on line" , "Hawaiian garland of flowers" , "Honolulu chain of flowers" , "Hawaiian necklace of flowers" , "Hawaiian garland - Romanian money" .)