Crossword Genius

Spatter around liquid dispenser (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tapster

'liquid dispenser' is the definition.
(archaic term for a person serving drinks)

'spatter around' is the wordplay.
'around' is an anagram indicator.
'spatter' anagrammed gives 'TAPSTER'.

(Other definitions for tapster that I've seen before include "Rat pest (anag.)" , "Bar employee" , "old barman" , "Old barperson" , "Bartender once" .)

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