What does the cryptic crossword clue "River rapid on fresh bit of water (8)" mean?

The definition is "water". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of RAPIDON ("rapid on") [anagram: "fresh"] + R (abbreviation of "River") = RAINDROP; definition: "bit of water" The answer is RAINDROP.

River rapid on fresh bit of water (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28134 | 18 Down | 2020-05-15 flower

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