Theatre stars admitted to donning very little (2,4)
I believe the answer is:
at rest
'very little' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'theatre stars admitted to donning' is the wordplay.
'AT REST' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for at rest that I've seen before include "In relaxed state, perhaps dead" , "calm" , "Treats (anag.)" , "Immobile" , "Not moving, free from anxiety" .)