What does the cryptic crossword clue "One supplying purchase of humble pie over the counter? (7)" mean?

The definition is "One supplying purchase". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CROW (synonym="humble pie, as in eat crow") + BAR (synonym="counter in pub.") = CROWBAR; definition: "One supplying purchase" The answer is CROWBAR.

One supplying purchase of humble pie over the counter? (7)

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