What does the cryptic crossword clue "Get the better of ill-assorted officers on spot (5,6,3)" mean?

The definition is "Get the better of". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OFFICERS + ON + SPOT = SCOREPOINTSOFF; definition: "Get the better of" The answer is SCOREPOINTSOFF.

Get the better of ill-assorted officers on spot (5,6,3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17103 | 1 Down | 2023-05-23 flower

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