What does the cryptic crossword clue "Father forces open boot at last (6)" mean?

The definition is "Father". The wordplay uses charade, parts. PRIES (synonym of "forces") + T (last letter of "open boot") [last letter: "at"]; definition: "Father" The answer is PRIEST.

Father forces open boot at last (6)

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