Crossword Genius

A lake, pure and simple (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mere

This clue is a triple definition!

'a lake' is the first definition.
(I know that mere is a type of pond)

'pure' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'and' is a link.

'simple' is the third definition.
(I know that simple can be written as mere)

(Other definitions for mere that I've seen before include "Simply, nothing more than" , "Bare, simple" , "Pond, only what is said" , "Previously pure" , "Lake - French mother" .)

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app