usefuldirection
nounUK /ˈjuːsfəl dəˈrɛkʃən/
US /ˈjusfəl dəˈrɛkʃən/
A useful direction is a helpful way to go or a good hint that helps you find something.
The kind lady gave us a useful direction to the park.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A helpful instruction about what to do next.
The teacher gave a useful direction for the art project.
3. A way of going that saves time or trouble.
Taking the shortcut was a useful direction home.
4. A helpful clue that points you toward an answer.
The riddle's useful direction helped us solve it.