Signpost

Definitions

1. Advertising poster of big size, generally metallic.
2. A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
3. Element of form but or less quadrangular and flat of a considerable size.
4. A word or phrase within a clue that serves as an indicator, rather than being fodder.

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Examples

“Dozens of signposts have⟳ been stolen, forcing the local authorities to put⟳ up the sign⟳ at a 2m height and embed it in theft-resistant concrete when putting up replacements.”

“In the first example — Dance⟳ revolutionised Burma — you know⟳ the middle word is the signpost as revolutionised is too long to be the fodder (or letters to scramble). […] And bang, out jumps RUMBA.”

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