To the point Crossword Clue

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To the point Crossword Answer

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TERSE

(5 letters)

CURT

(4 letters)

CURT

(4 letters)

CONCISE

(7 letters)

RELEVANT

(8 letters)

DIRECT

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
2. (usually followed by `to’) naturally disposed toward

Hint 2: Clue Definition

POINT (verb)
1. be oriented
2. sail close to the wind
POINT (noun)
1. any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
2. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TERSE
(5 letters)
Curt
(4 letters)
CURT
(4 letters)
CONCISE
(7 letters)
RELEVANT
(8 letters)
DIRECT
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
PAT

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