What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criticise bars used by sailors or alcohol suppliers (10)" mean?

The definition is "alcohol suppliers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIS (synonym="“criticise”") + TILLERS (synonym="“bars used by sailors”") = DISTILLERS; definition: "alcohol suppliers" The answer is DISTILLERS.

Criticise bars used by sailors or alcohol suppliers (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29089 | 23 Across | 2023-06-06 flower

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