Like some poor overworked camels? (4)
I believe the answer is:
lame
'like' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'some poor overworked camels?' is the wordplay.
'some' says to take the centre.
'poor' becomes 'ill' (I've seen this in another clue).
'overworked camels?' becomes 'ame' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
The middle of 'ill' is 'l'.
'l'+'ame'='LAME'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lame that I've seen before include "Imperfect - material" , "Weak and unconvincing like injured foot" , "Disabled in the feet or legs" , "Rubbish" , "Walking with a limp" .)