What does the cryptic crossword clue "Secure Royal Bank (4)" mean?

The definition is "Bank". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIE (synonym="Secure") + R (abbreviation="Royal") = TIER; definition: "Bank" The answer is TIER.

Secure Royal Bank (4)

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