What does the cryptic crossword clue "Refuse to drive north (5)" mean?

The definition is "Refuse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPUR (synonym="drive") + N (abbreviation="north") = SPURN; definition: "Refuse" The answer is SPURN.

Refuse to drive north (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16425 | 25 Down | 2020-10-15 flower

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