What does the cryptic crossword clue "Discerning detectives tailed felon with money (£1000) (14)" mean?

The definition is "Discerning". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIS (synonym="detectives") + CRIMINA (synonym="CRIMINA") + TIN (synonym="money") + G (synonym="a grand, £1000") = DISCRIMINATING; definition: "Discerning" The answer is DISCRIMINATING.

Discerning detectives tailed felon with money (£1000) (14)

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