Files a raw beginner may get to pass (5)
I believe the answer is:
rasps
'files a raw beginner' is the definition.
'rasps' can be an answer for 'files' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'a raw beginner' bit.
'to pass' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
an anagram of 'pass' is 'asps' which is located in the answer.
A single letter 'r' remains which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
'may get' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rasps that I've seen before include "speaks hoarsely" , "Coarse files" , "Jars" , "Grates harshly" , "fruit briefly" .)