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Stops boozers (4)

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I believe the answer is:

bars

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This might be a double definition.

'stops' is the first definition.
(bar can mean to stop or prevent)

'boozers' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for bars that I've seen before include "Prohibits; sandbanks" , "Excludes; sandbanks" , "Blocks off" , "Rods or drink dispensers" , "Watering holes - units in musical scores" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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