Indicate the precise moment (5)
I believe the answer is:
point
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'indicate' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'precise moment' is the second definition.
(a point in time)
'the' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for point that I've seen before include "Knife tip" , "Dot; fielding position" , "Indicate - cricket fielding position" , "Sharp end - purpose" , "subject and > aim: > head" .)