Crossword Genius

Point of order? That could be unpolitic (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

punctilio

'point of order?' is the definition.
(a punctilio is a petty or minor point)

'could be unpolitic' is the wordplay.
'could be' indicates anagramming the letters.
'unpolitic' with letters rearranged gives 'PUNCTILIO'.

'that' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for punctilio that I've seen before include "Observance of etiquette" , "Fine distinction" , "Ceremonious points of etiquette" , "what strict etiquette demands" , "Fine point" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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