Compass point Crossword Clue

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Compass point Crossword Answer

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WEST

(4 letters)

NORTH

(5 letters)

ENE

(3 letters)

SSE

(3 letters)

SOUTH

(5 letters)

NNE

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COMPASS (noun)
1. the limit of capability
2. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
COMPASS (verb)
1. get the meaning of something
2. travel around, either by plane or ship
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

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

WEST
(4 letters)
NORTH
(5 letters)
ENE
(3 letters)
SSE
(3 letters)
SOUTH
(5 letters)
NNE
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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