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It may well hold water (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ewer

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This could be a double definition.

'it' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'well hold water' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'may' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ewer that I've seen before include "Large water-jug" , "Decorative pitcher" , "Open vessel with handle and spout" , "Were (anag)" , "Large pitcher" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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