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They're unnecessary pointless but still pointed (7)

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needles

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(Other definitions for needles that I've seen before include "required by dressmakers?" , "nettles" , "landmark" , "Sewing aids" , "Heckles" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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