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“Sunrise direction” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Sep 16, 202526 Down4 letters
Answer
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••••EAST
4 letters · 26 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EAST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sunrise direction”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 16, 2025, where it runs at 26 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on September 16, 2025.

Crossing entries

Sep 16, 2025 grid
25A*Task for a locksmith10 ltrs›28AScience fiction princess4 ltrs›31A*Motion of receding waves8 ltrs›38AMiss Havisham's ward in "Great Expectations"7 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Nov 17, 2025NYT Crossword31 Down••••EASTSep 16, 2025NYT Crossword26 Down••••EAST

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