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In a manner, points to the motorway (4)

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I believe the answer is:

mien

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'in a manner' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'points to the motorway' is the wordplay.
'points' becomes 'en' ().
'to' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other) (I've seen this in other clues).
'the motorway' becomes 'mi' (resembles Me, English motorway).
'en' put after 'mi' is 'MIEN'.

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(Other definitions for mien that I've seen before include "A face like mine" , "Dignified manner" , "Appearance is strangely mine" , "(One's) manner, bearing" , "The carriage" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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