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Spike with a bent point? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

piton

'spike' is the definition.
(piton is a kind of spike)

'bent point' is the wordplay.
'bent' indicates an anagram.
'point' anagrammed gives 'PITON'.

'with a' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for piton that I've seen before include "Metal spike used in rock climbing" , "something used when climbing" , "Peg driven into rock in mountain climbing" , "Mountaineering tool" , "Spiked climbing aid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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