A tool allowing writer to get to the point? (6-9)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 3372, 3D

3D — A tool allowing writer to get to the point? (6-9) — PENCIL-SHARPENER

  • Definition
    The whole clue is one cryptic definition — read it laterally.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: ''
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Cryptic definition
  • Assembly
    PENCILSHARPENER = PENCIL-SHARPENER

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