Sordid as a pip? (5)
I believe the answer is:
seedy
'sordid' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'a pip?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'pip?' could be 'seed' (I've seen this before) and 'seed' is found in the answer.
A single letter 'y' remains which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).
'as' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for seedy that I've seen before include "Like some cakes" , "Dilapidated" , "Sleazy, sordid" , "Pip is" , "Off-colour" .)