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 |
| DOG | 3 % | 3 |
| CLUE | 3 % | 4 |
| INDEX | 3 % | 5 |
| 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 |
| NEEDLE | 1 % | 6 |
| SIGNPOST | 1 % | 8 |
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 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 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 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
More clues leading to the result HUNTINGDOG
More clues leading to the result PIECEOFADVICE
More clues leading to the result HELPFULHINT
More clues leading to the result COMPASSROSE
More clues leading to the result WAND
- Wizard's tool
- Airport-security tool
- Magician's need
- Ollivanders purchase
- Puchase at "Ollivanders" in the Harry Potter series
- Bar-code reader
- Hogwarts accessory
- Magic stick
- Baton
- Purchase in the Potterverse's Diagon Alley
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