Word after open or space (3)

I believe the answer is:

bar

(Other definitions for bar that I've seen before include "Exclude < > lawyers" , "Prevent; sandbank" , "Unit of music" , "Obstacle" , "Local" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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