This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ S
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About the answer
EASTS as a word: The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°; Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
EASTS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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