Poverty-stricken (9)
'poverty-stricken' is the definition.
(I know that poverty-stricken can be written as needy)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for needy that I've seen before include "Poor; wanting affection" , "Impecunious" , "Distressed" , "Deprived" , "Impoverished" .)
'poverty-stricken' is the definition.
(I know that poverty-stricken can be written as destitute)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for destitute that I've seen before include "Penniless, without any means" , "Impoverished, indigent" , "Totally impoverished" , "In utter want" , "Extremely poor" .)
'poverty-stricken' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for in need that I've seen before include "'A friend ... is a friend indeed'" , "See 13" .)