What does the cryptic crossword clue "Subdued, thanks to a lot of water (5)" mean?

The definition is "Subdued,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (first_letter="thanks") + A (synonym="lot") + MED (synonym="water") = TAMED; definition: "Subdued," The answer is TAMED.

Subdued, thanks to a lot of water (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16955 | 3 Down | 2022-10-27 flower

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