What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jenny over trouble in attack (6)" mean?

The definition is "attack". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ASS (synonym="Jenny") + AIL (abbreviation="trouble") = ASSAIL; definition: "attack" The answer is ASSAIL.

Jenny over trouble in attack (6)

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