What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lodge close to dangerous river (4)" mean?

The definition is "river". The wordplay uses charade, parts. S (last letter of "dangerous") + TAY (synonym of "river") [last letter: "close"]; definition: "Lodge" The answer is STAY.

Lodge close to dangerous river (4)

Guardian Cryptic #27556 | 4 Down | 2018-07-09 flower

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