What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fail in attempt to maintain break? (2,2,3)" mean?

The definition is "Fail". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GO (synonym="attempt") + TO (synonym="attempt") + POT (synonym="to maintain break – snooker, I presume?") = GOTOPOT; definition: "Fail" The answer is GOTOPOT.

Fail in attempt to maintain break? (2,2,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29018 | 9 Across | 2023-03-15 flower

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