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Guide for riverside in Italy (7)

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I believe the answer is:

pointer

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This might be a double definition.

'guide' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'riverside in italy' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for pointer that I've seen before include "Game dog, used for its ability to scent" , "The dog provides an indication" , "Dog; cursor" , "helpful tip!" , "Suggestion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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