Points to a portent fluttering in the breeze? (6)
I believe the answer is:
ensign
'fluttering in the breeze?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'points to a portent' is the wordplay.
'points' becomes 'en' (two compass points).
'to a portent' becomes 'sign' (I've seen this in another clue).
'en'+'sign'='ENSIGN'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ensign that I've seen before include "Ship's flag to show nationality" , "Flying" , "Ship's colours" , "Look upon with contempt" , "Junior US naval officer" .)