Crossword Genius

Stick up only CD of first four, perhaps? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

baton

'stick' is the definition.
(term for a stick or staff)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for baton that I've seen before include "A stick for a conductor and policeman" , "Relay runner's stick" , "Light wand" , "Relay race stick" , "Prohibition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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