The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BARTENDERS
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The straight part
We know that "They may serve one a wallop/a" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they may serve one a wallop/a = bartenders.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BARTENDERS mean?
BARTENDERS noun- One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar.