What does the cryptic crossword clue "Corporation to fail — botched entry from board (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "botched entry from board". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BELLY (synonym of "Corporation") + FLOP (synonym of "fail -"); definition: "botched entry from board" The answer is BELLY FLOP.

Corporation to fail — botched entry from board (5,4)

Times Cryptic #27831 | 6 Down | 2020-11-25 flower

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