What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frightful heat — lower where wild animals drink (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "where wild animals drink". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HEATLOWER ("heat - lower") [anagram: "Frightful"] = WATERHOLE; definition: "where wild animals drink" The answer is WATER HOLE.

Frightful heat — lower where wild animals drink (5,4)

Times Cryptic #29092 | 10 Across | 2024-12-05 flower

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