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Sort of reminder when given the elbow? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pointed

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'given the elbow?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to change as well as being past participle verbs.
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(Other definitions for pointed that I've seen before include "sharpish" , "keen" , "Of remark, direct and cutting" , "With a tapered tip" , "Sharp -- indicated" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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