What does the cryptic crossword clue "Receptacle, somewhat useless, eventually returned (6)" mean?

The definition is "Receptacle,". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "receptacle, somewhat useLESS, EVentually returned" The answer is VESSEL.

Receptacle, somewhat useless, eventually returned (6)

Times Cryptic #29070 | 27 Across | 2024-11-09 flower

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