What does the cryptic crossword clue "Risk coming over river (9)" mean?

The definition is "Risk". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ADVENT (synonym="coming") + URE (synonym="river") = ADVENTURE; definition: "Risk" The answer is ADVENTURE.

Risk coming over river (9)

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