What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lead phased out which receives attention (9)" mean?

The definition is "Lead". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PHASED (synonym="PHASED") + EAR (synonym="as in “give ear to” = attention") = SPEARHEAD; definition: "Lead" The answer is SPEARHEAD.

Lead phased out which receives attention (9)

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