What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attack official UK statisticians chuckling with no sign of hesitation (9)" mean?

The definition is "Attack". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ONS (synonym="official UK statisticians – Office for National Statistics") + LAUGHT (synonym="official UK statisticians – Office for National Statistics") = ONSLAUGHT; definition: "Attack" The answer is ONSLAUGHT.

Attack official UK statisticians chuckling with no sign of hesitation (9)

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