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Wells included with writers in this case (8)

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I believe the answer is:

inkstand

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'case' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'wells included with writers in' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'with' could be 'and' and 'and' is found within the answer.
'in' is present in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'this' is the link.

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(Other definitions for inkstand that I've seen before include "old-fashioned writer may need this" , "stationery store" , "Desktop item" , "place for quills etc" , "Holder for writing materials" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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