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Simple point, say, to change (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easy

'simple' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'point say to change' is the wordplay.
'point' becomes 'e' (compass point).
'to change' is an anagram indicator.
'say' with letters rearranged gives 'asy'.
'e'+'asy'='EASY'

(Other definitions for easy that I've seen before include "Requiring little effort" , "Facile" , "Undemanding" , "Obliging; go carefully" , "Effortless, uncomplicated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.
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