What does the cryptic crossword clue "He attracts bats with some difficulty (2,1,7)" mean?

The definition is "some difficulty". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HEATTRACTS ("He attracts") [anagram: "bats"] = ATASTRETCH; definition: "some difficulty" The answer is AT A STRETCH.

He attracts bats with some difficulty (2,1,7)

Times Cryptic #28591 | 13 Down | 2023-05-01 flower

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