Cryptic crossword clue
Firmly established source of water faded away 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word WELL-SET

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The straight part
We know that "Firmly established" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case firmly established = well-set.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WELL-SET mean?

WELL-SET adjective
  1. Having a good physical form; strong and symmetrical.
  2. Firmly established.

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