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Seem sad, having very little cash (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

weep

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'seem sad' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'very little cash' is the wordplay.
'very little' becomes 'wee' (I've seen this in another clue).
'cash' becomes 'p' (abbreviation for pence).
'wee'+'p'='WEEP'

'having' is the link.

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(Other definitions for weep that I've seen before include "Bawl" , "Display sorrow" , "pipe" , "Pee-pee" , "Cry, shed tears" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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