This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ T
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About the answer
EAST as a word: The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°; Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
EAST has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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- E, on a compass
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