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Student always has a crowbar (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lever

'a crowbar' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'student always' is the wordplay.
'student' becomes 'l' (as in L-plates for learner drivers).
'always' becomes 'ever' (synonyms).
'l'+'ever'='LEVER'

'has' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for lever that I've seen before include "Bar for prising something" , "Bar operating machinery" , "Jemmy" , "Pivoting bar, handle" , "Rod" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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