Shaky times for tiny tots (5)
I believe the answer is:
mites
'tiny tots' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
'shaky times' is the wordplay.
'shaky' indicates anagramming the letters.
'times' with letters rearranged gives 'MITES'.
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mites that I've seen before include "Widows' contributions?" , "Small arachnids" , "little children" , "Minute arachnids that infest animals and stored foods" , "tots?" .)