23 February - Solution for the last clue and the next cryptic crossword clue

Point the finger at copper in dodgy case (6)

Solution – accuse

Point the finger at = accuse

Copper = cu (chemical symbol)

Dodgy case – the letters in case are dodgy ie mixed up.

Ac +cu +se = accuse

Today’s cryptic crossword clue – solution tomorrow

One who won't strike poet as a sword-carrier (8) 

Source of clue – NZ Herald

Hint – the first letter is s