What does the cryptic crossword clue "Maybe use too few items plucked from cushion or bolster (8)" mean?

The definition is "bolster". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UNDER (synonym="UNDER") + PIN (synonym="PIN") = UNDERPIN; definition: "bolster" The answer is UNDERPIN.

Maybe use too few items plucked from cushion or bolster (8)

Times Cryptic #28553 | 29 Across | 2023-03-17 flower

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