What does the cryptic crossword clue "Home found in a well — pardon? (7)" mean?

The definition is "pardon". The wordplay uses charade, container. NEST (synonym of "Home") + A (abbreviation of "a") + MY (synonym of "well") [container: "found in"]; definition: "- pardon?" The answer is AMNESTY.

Home found in a well — pardon? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29047 | 26 Across | 2023-04-18 flower

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