Direct issue (5)
I believe the answer is:
point
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'direct' is the first definition.
(pointing is a kind of directing)
'issue' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
(Other definitions for point that I've seen before include "Geometric element that has position but no extension" , "... indicate location" , "Tip; aim" , "Fielder" , "Aim; unit of type size" .)