What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like to cut rent for poorest (5)" mean?

The definition is "poorest". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AS (synonym="like") in LET (synonym="rent") = LEAST; definition: "poorest" The answer is LEAST.

Like to cut rent for poorest (5)

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