“Word made up of the four main compass points” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEWS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Word made up of the four main compass points”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 3, 2025, where it runs at 72 Across 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.