The point to make next (4)
I believe the answer is:
then
'next' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'the point' is the wordplay.
'point' becomes 'n' (N is an example**).
'the'+'n'='THEN'
'to make' is the link.
(Other definitions for then that I've seen before include "Once upon a time" , "Consequently" , "Afterwards - as a result" , "At that time; next" , "soon?" .)