What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bank goes after gunmen? Hardly ever (6)" mean?

The definition is "Hardly ever". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RA (abbreviation="gunmen?") + RELY (synonym="Bank") = RARELY; definition: "Hardly ever" The answer is RARELY.

Bank goes after gunmen? Hardly ever (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16459 | 30 Across | 2020-12-02 flower

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