What does the cryptic crossword clue "What can dry up closed water source abruptly (5)" mean?

The definition is "What can dry up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TO (synonym="TO") + WEL (synonym="WEL") = TOWEL; definition: "What can dry up" The answer is TOWEL.

What can dry up closed water source abruptly (5)

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