What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boot in source of water, soggy in the end (5)" mean?

The definition is "Boot". The wordplay uses charade, parts. WELL (synonym of "source") + Y (last letter of "water, soggy") [last letter: "end"]; definition: "Boot" The answer is Welly.

Boot in source of water, soggy in the end (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3124 | 23 Across | 2021-09-05 flower

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