What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spear parts, as those? (9,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a reversal. ASPARAGUS (synonym="ASPARAGUS") + TIPS (synonym="TIPS") = ASPARAGUSTIPS The answer is ASPARAGUSTIPS.

Spear parts, as those? (9,4)

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