Strongly reminiscent of state aid in rent (8)
I believe the answer is:
redolent
'strongly reminiscent' is the definition.
'redolent' can be an answer for 'reminiscent' (synonyms). I'm unsure of the 'strongly' bit.
'state aid in rent' is the wordplay.
'state aid' becomes 'dole' (dole is a kind of aid. I am not sure about the 'state' bit.).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'dole' inserted within 'rent' is 'REDOLENT'.
'of' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for redolent that I've seen before include "Smelling of, evocative" , "Do relent, being full of memories or smells" , "odorous" , "Smelling strongly or suggestive of it" , "Objective scented" .)