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The Clue

Pointer (9 letter answer)

The Answer

INDICATOR

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Notes

The answer INDICATOR is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

INDICATOR as a noun:

1. (index, index number, indicant, indicator) = a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
2. a signal for attracting attention
3. a device for showing the operating condition of some system
4. (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction