Adds water to cover costs, it’s said (8)

From Times Cryptic 5220, 26A —

26A — Adds water to cover costs, it’s said (8) — HYDRATES

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Adds water' — The first two words define the answer — to add moisture.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'it’s said'
  • Operation
    'it’s said' signals a homophone operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'cover costs,'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'cover costs,' → HIGHRATES
  • Assembly
    HIGHRATES = HYDRATES

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