What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rich water source no longer fresh (7)" mean?

The definition is "Rich". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WELL (synonym="water source") + OFF (synonym="no longer fresh") = WELLOFF; definition: "Rich" The answer is WELLOFF.

Rich water source no longer fresh (7)

Independent Cryptic #12062 | 1 Across | 2025-06-06 flower

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