What does the cryptic crossword clue "Disagree, dismissing first total (3-3)" mean?

The definition is "total". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALL (synonym="ALL") + OUT (synonym="disagree") = ALLOUT; definition: "total" The answer is ALLOUT.

Disagree, dismissing first total (3-3)

Guardian Cryptic #29122 | 6 Down | 2023-07-14 flower

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