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Resew spread for the big water jugs (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ewers

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'big water jugs' is the definition.
'ewers' can be an answer for 'jugs' (ewer is a type of jug). I'm unsure of the 'big water' bit.

'resew spread' is the wordplay.
'spread' is an anagram indicator.
'resew' with letters rearranged gives 'EWERS'.

'for the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ewers that I've seen before include "containers" , "Pitchers" , "Vase-shaped jugs" , "Jugs thrown into sewer" , "Water jugs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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