What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dash alongside horse to force into an inlet (5)" mean?

The definition is "force into an inlet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EM (synonym="a printer’s term for a dash or space which is the width of a letter m") + BAY (synonym="a reddish-brown horse") = EMBAY The answer is EMBAY.

Dash alongside horse to force into an inlet (5)

Independent Cryptic #12055 | 22 Across | 2025-05-29 flower

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