What does the cryptic crossword clue "Novel liquid's cool and blue (9,4)" mean?

The definition is "Novel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WATERS (synonym="liquid's") + HIP (synonym="cool") + DOWN (synonym="blue") = WATERSHIP DOWN; definition: "Novel" The answer is WATERSHIP DOWN.

Novel liquid's cool and blue (9,4)

Times Cryptic #28623 | 22 Across | 2023-06-07 flower

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