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For every tent in order, to the point (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pertinent

'to the point' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'for every tent in order' is the wordplay.
'for every' becomes 'per' (I've seen this before).
'order' indicates anagramming the letters.
'tent'+'in'='tentin'
'tentin' anagrammed gives 'tinent'.
'per'+'tinent'='PERTINENT'

(Other definitions for pertinent that I've seen before include "Apposite" , "Relevent, material" , "Appropriate" , "Relevant, to the point" , "fitting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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