What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fuel from well in ground (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "Fuel from well in ground". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HALE (synonym of "well") + SOIL (synonym of "ground"); definition: "Fuel" The answer is SHALEOIL.

Fuel from well in ground (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29156 | 1 Across | 2023-08-23 flower

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