What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps dredge river in front of submarine dock (6)" mean?

The definition is "Perhaps dredge". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEE (synonym="river") + PEN (synonym="submarine dock") = DEEPEN; definition: "Perhaps dredge" The answer is DEEPEN.

Perhaps dredge river in front of submarine dock (6)

Times Cryptic #28634 | 21 Across | 2023-06-20 flower

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