What does the cryptic crossword clue "Support for sources of fresh water? Hear, hear! (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Hear, hear!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WELLS (synonym="i.e. WELLS AID") + AID (synonym="AID") = WELLSAID; definition: "Hear, hear!" The answer is WELLSAID.

Support for sources of fresh water? Hear, hear! (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28969 | 13 Across | 2023-01-17 flower

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