What does the cryptic crossword clue "Narrowly miss scoring with attack on legal profession (3,3,3)" mean?

The wordplay uses a hidden word. HIT (synonym="attack") + THE (synonym="attack") + BAR (synonym="legal profession – or one part of it") = HITTHEBAR The answer is HITTHEBAR.

Narrowly miss scoring with attack on legal profession (3,3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29161 | 4 Down | 2023-08-29 flower

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