Cryptic crossword clue
Passes president, holding top of pointed lever 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HANDSPIKE

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The straight part
We know that "lever" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lever = handspike.
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 HANDSPIKE mean?

HANDSPIKE noun
  1. A bar or lever, generally of wood, used in a windlass or capstan, for heaving anchor, and, in modified forms, for various purposes.

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