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Water, perhaps - a small amount (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

element

This clue is a double definition.

'water perhaps' is the first definition.
(water is a kind of element)

'a small amount' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for element that I've seen before include "Ideal situation for someone" , "that's used in heating" , "Singular ingredient" , "eg Fire, air" , "silver perhaps?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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