What does the cryptic crossword clue "Meagre earnings covering (5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden answer (. . . covering) in [me] AGRE E [arnings]. Reference to 26a CORRELATE = correspond = agree. The answer is AGREE.

Meagre earnings covering (5)

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