What does the cryptic crossword clue "Much-favoured bridge team where lawyers gather (4)" mean?

The definition is "where lawyers gather". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="‘much favoured’") + NS (synonym="north and south, ‘bridge team’") = INNS; definition: "where lawyers gather" The answer is INNS.

Much-favoured bridge team where lawyers gather (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29288 | 21 Across | 2024-01-25 flower

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