What does the cryptic crossword clue "Around temple, spill clear liquid (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "liquid". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). WAT (synonym="temple") in TAPER (synonym="spill") = TAPWATER; definition: "liquid" The answer is TAPWATER.

Around temple, spill clear liquid (3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29593 | 8 Across | 2025-01-16 flower

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