Were in jug (4)

I believe the answer is:

ewer

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'jug' is the definition.
(type of vessel)

'were' is the wordplay.
'were' can be anagrammed to 'EWER'.
But, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ewer that I've seen before include "29 [VESSEL]" , "Sort of jug" , "A wide-mouthed water-jug" , "Jar for water" , "Jug with wide spout" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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