What does the cryptic crossword clue "Passage right through bar (7)" mean?

The definition is "bar". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (synonym of "right") + EXCEPT (synonym of "bar"); definition: "Passage" The answer is EXCERPT.

Passage right through bar (7)

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