Cryptic crossword clue
Point thrown away? Set lost 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word NORTH-WEST

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The straight part
We know that "Point" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case point = north-west.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NORTH-WEST mean?

NORTH-WEST noun
  1. The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315°, abbreviated as NW.

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