What does the cryptic crossword clue "Force king into shoddy establishment (5)" mean?

The definition is "Force". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (synonym of "king") + DIVE (synonym of "shoddy establishment"); definition: "Force" The answer is DRIVE.

Force king into shoddy establishment (5)

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