Regarded as less than moneyed (4)

I believe the answer is:

eyed

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'regarded' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

'less than moneyed' is the wordplay.
'EYED' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'as' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for eyed that I've seen before include "Saw" , "Vegetable" , "Watched warily" , "Watched, looked at" , "Watched with interest" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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