What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not as much need, essentially, to get tenant (6)" mean?

The definition is "tenant". The wordplay uses a deletion. LESS (synonym="LESS") + EE (synonym="EE") = LESSEE; definition: "tenant" The answer is LESSEE.

Not as much need, essentially, to get tenant (6)

Times Cryptic #29161 | 21 Across | 2025-02-24 flower

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