What does the cryptic crossword clue "Breaking up thoroughfare to make water course (5)" mean?

The definition is "course". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). WEE (synonym="”to make water”") in ST (synonym="”thoroughfare”") = SWEET; definition: "course" The answer is SWEET.

Breaking up thoroughfare to make water course (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29277 | 16 Down | 2024-01-12 flower

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