What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unclaimed narcotic not started by bar (9)" mean?

The definition is "Unclaimed". The wordplay uses a deletion. OWNER (synonym="OWNER") + LESS (synonym="bar in one sense.") = OWNERLESS; definition: "Unclaimed" The answer is OWNERLESS.

Unclaimed narcotic not started by bar (9)

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