What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flooded area used to be hot (5)" mean?

The definition is "Flooded". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym of "area") + WAS (synonym of "used to be") + H (synonym of "hot"); definition: "Flooded" The answer is AWASH.

Flooded area used to be hot (5)

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