The crossword solutions for the term THERE'S A POINT TO IT are TINE (4 letters), SWORD (5 letters), and DECIMAL (7 letters). A TINE is a slender pointed metal or wooden rod, such as a prong on a fork. A SWORD is a long-bladed weapon used in combat. A DECIMAL is a number system based on the number 10, which is used to represent fractions of a whole. Together, these three words suggest that there is a purpose or goal to something, even if it may not be immediately apparent.