What does the cryptic crossword clue "Back to front, managed to enter expensive bar (5)" mean?

The definition is "bar". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="managed to enter") + GOT (synonym="GOT") = INGOT; definition: "expensive bar" The answer is INGOT.

Back to front, managed to enter expensive bar (5)

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

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