Crossword Genius

Change a point to accommodate lawyer (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adapt

'change' is the definition.
(adapting is a kind of changing)

'a point to accommodate lawyer' is the wordplay.
'point' becomes 'pt'.
'to accommodate' is an insertion indicator.
'lawyer' becomes 'da' (D.A. is an example).
'a'+'pt'='apt'
'apt' enclosing 'da' is 'ADAPT'.

(Other definitions for adapt that I've seen before include "rewrite for broadcasting" , "Modify, adjust" , "Adjust (to new condition)" , "Make suitable for new purpose" , "Acclimatize" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.