What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lead to secure entrance (9)" mean?

The definition is "entrance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPELL (synonym="lead to – e.g. that’ll spell trouble") + BIND (synonym="secure") = SPELLBIND; definition: "entrance" The answer is SPELLBIND.

Lead to secure entrance (9)

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