What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vessel’s power cut – trouble (4)" mean?

The definition is "Vessel". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. P (synonym of "power") + AIL (synonym of "- trouble") [curtailing: "cut"]; definition: "Vessel's" The answer is PAIL.

Vessel’s power cut – trouble (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29408 | 6 Down | 2024-06-13 flower

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