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Point both ways (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

refer

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This clue could be a double definition.

'point' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'both ways' is the second definition.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for refer that I've seen before include "Pertain or cite" , "Draw attention" , "Advert, mention" , "Hand over for consideration (to)" , "If special treatment needed, GP might do this" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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