Basis for solution to conflict? Take sides inside (5)
I believe the answer is:
water
'basis for solution' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.
'conflict? take sides inside' is the wordplay.
'conflict?' becomes 'war' (war is a kind of conflict).
'sides' says to hollow out the word (remove centre letters) (only the letters on the sides are used).
'inside' indicates putting letters inside.
'take' with its middle removed is 'te'.
'war' going around 'te' is 'WATER'.
'to' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for water that I've seen before include "Gem quality; fluid" , "Basic liquid" , "Adam's ale" , "non-alcoholic drink" , "Commonest liquid" .)