This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (69 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ T
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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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