The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SUMP
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More clues leading to the result SUMP
- Fuel reservoir having problem with pressure
- Sit dejectedly, losing pounds in depression
- Source of magnesium found in drink from reservoir
- Total pressure in reservoir
- Timeless puzzle causes depression
- Add a small amount of money to pool
- Superfluous oil-well
- Reservoir upset American politician
- Total paid initially for oil deposit
- Well... time wasted in puzzle
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The straight part
We know that "Well" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case well = sump.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SUMP mean?
SUMP noun- A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
- The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains.
- A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.
- The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
- The pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).
- An intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage.
- Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.