What does the cryptic crossword clue "Also lacking water after canal settled (3,3,3)" mean?

The definition is "settled". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CUT (synonym="canal") + AND (synonym="also") + DRY (synonym="DRY") = CUTANDDRY; definition: "settled" The answer is CUTANDDRY.

Also lacking water after canal settled (3,3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28977 | 15 Down | 2023-01-26 flower

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