The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ARROW , but the solution may also be TIP which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Pointer crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ARROW | 29 % | 5 |
| TIP | 25 % | 3 |
| HINT | 9 % | 4 |
| INDEXFINGER | 9 % | 11 |
| AIMER | 4 % | 5 |
| INDEX | 3 % | 5 |
| DOG | 3 % | 3 |
| CLUE | 3 % | 4 |
| NEEDLE | 1 % | 6 |
| SIGNPOST | 1 % | 8 |
| WEATHERVANE | 1 % | 11 |
| BIRDDOG | 1 % | 7 |
| INDICATOR | 1 % | 9 |
| IRISHSETTER | 1 % | 11 |
| HUNTINGDOG | 1 % | 10 |
| PIECEOFADVICE | 1 % | 13 |
| HELPFULHINT | 1 % | 11 |
| COMPASSROSE | 1 % | 11 |
| WAND | 1 % | 4 |
Why may HINT be the right solution?
The word "pointer" suggests something that directs or guides you in the right direction. Similarly, a "hint" is a subtle clue that helps you find the solution. Therefore, "hint" is the right answer for the crossword clue "Pointer."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Pointer
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- arrow
- cursor
- spanish pointer
- pointing
- tip
- sweep
- aimer
- needle
- marker
- beacon
- stylus
- prompt
Crossword Answer definitions
ARROW noun- A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.
- A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →).
- A directed edge.
- A dart.
- The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.
- The inflorescence or tassel of a mature sugar cane plant.
- To move swiftly and directly (like an arrow)
- To let fly swiftly and directly
- (of a sugar cane plant) To develop an inflorescence.
- To navigate using the arrow keys.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ARROW
- Pointer
- Sagittarius' projectile
- Tell's missile
- Cupid's projectile
- One-way sign shape
- Pierce __ (old car)
- The CW show whose main character often takes a bow during a fight
- It shows the way
- Directional sign
- Epitome of straightness
More clues leading to the result TIP
- Bucks on the counter, perhaps
- Upset
- Table leaving
- Tout's advice
- Gratuity
- See 5-Down
- Pointer
- Money left behind
- It comes to those who wait
- Autograt, e.g.
More clues leading to the result HINT
- Slight amount
- Solver's aid
- "Getting warmer," e.g.
- Bit of useful info
- Clue
- Drop a suggestion
- Inkling
- Aid in answering
- Indirect suggestion
- "Give me a ___"
More clues leading to the result INDEXFINGER
- Pointer
- Pointing digit
- It may make a point
- Pointer, formally
- Telephone dialer?
- What one might be represented by
- Handy pointer
More clues leading to the result AIMER
- Sight setter
- Scope user
- One ready to fire
- One preparing to shoot
- One using cross hairs
- One who's preparing to fire
- Drawer of a bead
- Shooter, before shooting
- One drawing a bead
- Marksman, often
More clues leading to the result INDEX
- Stock indicator
- List in the back
- Helpful book section
- Numbered pages?
- Alphabetized list
- Pointer
- Reference feature
- Nonfiction-book inclusion
- The Dow, e.g.
- Book end, often
More clues leading to the result DOG
- Pug or boxer
- Fido, e.g.
- Go after
- Jack Russell, for one
- Odie
- Drug-sniffer, perhaps
- Frequent "Too Cute!" animal
- Pooch
- Follow closely
- Boxer, for one
More clues leading to the result CLUE
- "____ me in"
- Colonel Mustard's game
- Sleuth game
- This is one
- Whodunit game
- 1985 film with the line "Two corpses; everything's fine"
- Footprint or fingerprint
- Hint
- Lead
- Sleuth's find
More clues leading to the result NEEDLE
- Hector
- Knitter's need
- Pine tree leaf
- Provoke
- Pine leaf
- Dash indicator
- Meter "figure"
- Razz
- Obelisk or spire
- Stylus
More clues leading to the result SIGNPOST
- Tourist guide
- Guidance giver
- Obvious clue
- Directional aid
- Roadside aid
- Crossroads feature.
- Road marker
- Pointer
- Help provider
- Guide
More clues leading to the result WEATHERVANE
More clues leading to the result BIRDDOG
- Everly Brothers #1 hit of 1958
- Hunting canine
- Pointer, e.g.
- *English setter, e.g.
- Spaniel, for one
- Pudelpointer, say
- Type of retriever
- Watch carefully
- Follow carefully
- Pointer.
More clues leading to the result INDICATOR
- Speedometer needle.
- Gauge
- Pressure gauge
- Pointer
- Dashboard item
- Economist's figure
- Unemployment rate, e.g.
More clues leading to the result IRISHSETTER
- Member of the sporting group
- Dog with a mahogany coat
- Pointer
- Mahogany- coated canine
- Mahogany-coated dog
- Cork canine
- Elegant bird dog
- Hunting dog
- Popular pet
- Big red dog