Some treat in Torquay to use up profits, maybe (3,4)
I believe the answer is:
eat into
'use up profits maybe' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'some treat in torquay' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'EAT INTO' can be found hidden inside 'treat in torquay'.
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for eat into that I've seen before include "start wearing out" , "Etch" , "run down" , "Corrode (something)" , "Consume (resources)" .)