What does the cryptic crossword clue "Third of examinees surprisingly pass April assessments (10)" mean?

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Third of examinees surprisingly pass April assessments (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29164 | 11 Across | 2023-09-01

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[ex]A[minees] + (PASS APRIL)*

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