Cryptic crossword clue
Pointer having to play with mail 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word FINGERPOST

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The straight part
We know that "Pointer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pointer = fingerpost.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FINGERPOST mean?

FINGERPOST noun
  1. A board that shows the direction (and often distance) to a named place; especially one of several attached to a milepost
  2. The milepost itself.

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