What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sluice special wok initially with difficulty (5)" mean?

The definition is "Sluice". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="special") + W (first_letter="wok") + ILL (synonym="difficulty") = SWILL; definition: "Sluice" The answer is SWILL.

Sluice special wok initially with difficulty (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17146 | 20 Down | 2023-07-21 flower

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