Crossword Genius

What vessel is spoken of for spells? (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

witchcraft

'spoken of for spells?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'what vessel' is the wordplay.
'what' becomes 'witch' (I can't justify this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'vessel' becomes 'craft' (synonyms).
'witch'+'craft'='WITCHCRAFT'

'is' is the link.

(Other definitions for witchcraft that I've seen before include "Frank Sinatra single" , "Supernatural power" , "[OBI], say" , "Sorcery skill" , "Magic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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