What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor with private swamp (5)" mean?

The definition is "swamp". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DR (abbreviation="Doctor") + OWN (synonym="private") = DROWN; definition: "swamp" The answer is DROWN.

Doctor with private swamp (5)

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