What does the cryptic crossword clue "Save cathedral city — but only just (6)" mean?

The definition is "only just". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAR (synonym of "Save") + ELY (synonym of "cathedral city -"); definition: "only just" The answer is BARELY.

Save cathedral city — but only just (6)

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