Drains initially cleared? They hold water (5)

12A — Drains initially cleared? They hold water (5) — EWERS

• Definition
  Definition found: 'They hold water' — The definition is the sentence at the end — old-fashioned jugs. Show hint
• Indicator
  Indicator found: 'initially cleared?' Show hint
• Operation
  'initially cleared?' signals a deletion operation
• Fodder
  Fodder: 'Drains'
• Synonym
  Synonyms spotted: 'Drains' → SEWERS Show hint
• Assembly
  SEWERS - S = EWERS

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