Hope to find one well? (5)
I believe the answer is:
dowse
This clue could be a double definition.
'hope' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
'one well?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I don't see how one could define the other.
'to find' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for dowse that I've seen before include "Search for underground water using rod" , "twitch" , "Detect underground water" , "Use rods to find water" , "Prospect for water" .)