What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shabby way of working not right to challenge (4-5)" mean?

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Shabby way of working not right to challenge (4-5)

Guardian Cryptic #29023 | 5 Down | 2023-03-21

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but the brilliant team at Fifteensquared have:

MO (Modus Operandi) + THREATEN less R

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