Cryptic crossword clue
Person with lot of ability will reach greater heights, says Spooner 4,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 5 letter word HIGH FLIER

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The straight part
We know that "Person with lot of ability" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case person with lot of ability = high flier.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HIGH FLIER mean?

HIGH FLIER noun
  1. A person who or a type of aircraft that flies at high elevations.
  2. An ambitious person, especially one who takes risks or has an extravagant lifestyle.
  3. A vertical pole used in commercial fishing to locate the beginning and end of a long fishing line.

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