What does the cryptic crossword clue "Without costume, cross water (8)" mean?

The definition is "water". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RIG (synonym="costume") in IRATE (synonym="cross") = IRRIGATE; definition: "water" The answer is IRRIGATE.

Without costume, cross water (8)

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