What neglected study may easily become (5)
I believe the answer is:
dusty
'easily become' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'what neglected study' is the wordplay.
'study' anagrams to 'DUSTY'.
But, I'm not clear how this is indicated.
'may' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for dusty that I've seen before include "Boring" , "Powdery" , "Study (anag.)" , "Neglected and in need of a clean" , "Covered in fine particles" .)