Very poor (5)
'very poor' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for penniless that I've seen before include "Not rich" , "Without money, not a cent" , "Broke" , "Very poor" , "Cleaned out" .)
'very poor' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for needy that I've seen before include "Deprived" , "Craving attention" , "clinging" , "Poor; indigent" , "Distressed" .)