What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prodigal son immersed? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Prodigal". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). S (synonym="son") in WATER (synonym="WATER") = WASTER; definition: "Prodigal" The answer is WASTER.

Prodigal son immersed? (6)

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