What does the cryptic crossword clue "Economical water supplier to contact on phone (7)" mean?

The definition is "Economical". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPA (synonym="a spring that supplies mineral-rich water") + RING (synonym="to contact another on the phone") = SPARING; definition: "Economical" The answer is SPARING.

Economical water supplier to contact on phone (7)

Independent Cryptic #1728 | 22 Across | 2023-04-09 flower

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