The inlet where the water was hot? (4)

I believe the answer is:

wash

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'the inlet where the water' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'was hot?' is the wordplay.
'hot?' becomes 'h' (abbreviation eg on taps).
'was'+'h'='WASH'

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(Other definitions for wash that I've seen before include "Clean oneself" , "wake" , "shower" , "bath" , "Perform ablutions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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