Crossword Genius

Small creature like rabbit in allotment (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

share

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'rabbit in allotment' is the definition.
'share' can be an answer for 'allotment' (share is a kind of allotment). I am not sure about the 'rabbit in' bit.

'small creature' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'creature' becomes 'hare' (type of animal).
's'+'hare'='SHARE'

'like' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for share that I've seen before include "Give portion to others" , "Part, portion" , "Allotted portion" , "Division" , "Contribution; portion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app