Aimed (7)
'aimed' is the definition.
(pointing is a kind of aiming)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pointed that I've seen before include "Sharp-ended" , "Of remark, direct and cutting" , "Sharply tapered" , "Barbs" , "keen" .)
'aimed' is the definition.
('aspire' can be a synonym of 'aim')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for aspired that I've seen before include "Aimed" , "Hoped" , "Had an ambitious plan or lofty goal" , "Had ambition" , "Was most anxious to" .)