What does the cryptic crossword clue "A point above 18 in game before final pass forward (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEMI (synonym="game before final") + COL (synonym="pass") + ON (synonym="forward") = SEMICOLON The answer is SEMICOLON.

A point above 18 in game before final pass forward (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29310 | 15 Down | 2024-02-20 flower

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