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Don't declare wand (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

baton

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'wand' is the definition.
(I know that wand can be written as baton)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for baton that I've seen before include "It's used by a conductor and a policeman" , "Police (or conductor's) stick" , "Staff" , "Conductor's wand" , "A stick for a conductor and policeman" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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