What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make a splash with popular show the boss scores (3,3,9)" mean?

The definition is "Make a splash". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HIT (synonym="popular show") + THE (synonym="THE") + HEAD (synonym="boss") + LINES (synonym="scores") = HIT THE HEADLINES; definition: "Make a splash" The answer is HIT THE HEADLINES.

What is the answer to "Make a splash with popular show the boss scores (3,3,9)"?

The answer is HIT THE HEADLINES.

Make a splash with popular show the boss scores (3,3,9)

Times Cryptic #28790 | 9 Across | 2023-12-19 flower

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