What does the cryptic crossword clue "Father's blade which can open doors (8)" mean?

The definition is "which can open doors". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAS (synonym of "Father's") + SWORD (synonym of "blade"); definition: "which can open doors" The answer is PASSWORD.

Father's blade which can open doors (8)

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