What does the cryptic crossword clue "Craftspeople needing skill if joining top decorators (10)" mean?

The definition is "Craftspeople". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ART (synonym="skill") + IF (synonym="if") + ICERS (synonym="those who ice or frost cakes") = ARTIFICERS; definition: "Craftspeople" The answer is ARTIFICERS.

Craftspeople needing skill if joining top decorators (10)

Times Cryptic #28849 | 24 Across | 2024-02-26 flower

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