Pointed projectile (5)

I think it could be either:

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arrow

'pointed projectile' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for arrow that I've seen before include "One in a quiver" , "Quarrel, fired from crossbow" , "Projectile from bow" , "Narrow missile" , "Archer's missile" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Irish Times.

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