Gist Crossword Clue

We think the answer is "POINT" which means:

noun
• • A geometric element that has position but no extension
• • The precise location of something; a spatially limited location
• • A brief version of the essential meaning of something
• • An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
• • A specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
• • An instant of time
• • The object of an activity
• • A v shape
• • A very small circular shape
• • The unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
• • A promontory extending out into a large body of water
• • A distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
• • A style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
• • An outstanding characteristic
• • Sharp end
• • Any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
• • A linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
• • One percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
• • A punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
• • A v-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
• • The dot at the left of a decimal fraction
• • The property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
• • A distinguishing or individuating characteristic
• • The gun muzzle's direction
• • A wall socket
• • A contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
verb
• • Indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
• • Be oriented
• • Direct into a position for use
• • Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
• • Be a signal for or a symptom of
• • Sail close to the wind
• • Mark (hebrew words) with diacritics
• • Mark with diacritics
• • Mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
• • Be positionable in a specified manner
• • Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
• • Indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
• • Give a point to
• • Repair the joints of bricks

An example sentence would be:

• • "She made a good point during the meeting."
• • "The compass needle pointed north."

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