What does the cryptic crossword clue "Working outside of Hamburg to dig an oil well (2,1,4,5)" mean?

The definition is "well". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HG (synonym="HG") + TO (synonym="TO") + DIG (synonym="DIG") + AN (synonym="AN") + OIL (synonym="OIL") = INAGOODLIGHT; definition: "well" The answer is INAGOODLIGHT.

Working outside of Hamburg to dig an oil well (2,1,4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29083 | 9 Down | 2023-05-30 flower

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