What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pub in Brussels charges for Iraqi's water (9)" mean?

The definition is "water". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EU (synonym="European Union, often referred to as Brussels where its headquarters are located") + PH (synonym="public house; pub") + RATES (synonym="fees; charges") = EUPHRATES; definition: "water" The answer is EUPHRATES.

Pub in Brussels charges for Iraqi's water (9)

Independent Cryptic #11695 | 28 Across | 2024-04-04 flower

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