What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abnormal dry heat is cause to take in more water (7)" mean?

The definition is "cause to take in more water". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DRY + HEAT = HYDRATE; definition: "water" The answer is HYDRATE.

Abnormal dry heat is cause to take in more water (7)

Times Cryptic #29236 | 10 Across | 2025-05-22 flower

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