Cardinal point? Crossword Clue

• (noun)
  1. the countries of Asia
  2. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
• (adjective)
  1. situated in or facing or moving toward the east

• CARDINAL (noun)
  1. crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male
  2. the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order
• CARDINAL (adjective)
  1. serving as an essential component
  2. being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
• POINT (verb)
  1. be oriented
  2. sail close to the wind
• POINT (noun)
  1. any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
  2. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

• WEST
  (4 letters)
• SISTINECHAPEL
  (13 letters)
• BEAK
  (4 letters)
• NEST
  (4 letters)

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