What does the cryptic crossword clue "Parisian bank ultimately cut interest completely (5)" mean?

The definition is "interest completely". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RIVE (synonym="bank") + T (synonym="cut") = RIVET; definition: "interest completely" The answer is RIVET.

Parisian bank ultimately cut interest completely (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29274 | 9 Across | 2024-01-09 flower

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