What does the cryptic crossword clue "River filling drier gardening tool (6)" mean?

The definition is "tool". The wordplay uses charade, container. R (synonym of "River") + TOWEL (synonym of "drier") [container: "filling"]; definition: "gardening tool" The answer is TROWEL.

River filling drier gardening tool (6)

Guardian Cryptic #25494 | 12 Across | 2011-12-01 flower

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