Crossword clue
“Only cardinal direction not found in a U.S. state name”
This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
EASTLetters4
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Only cardinal direction not found in a U.S. state name” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 1, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Only cardinal direction not found in a U.S. state name” clue?+
The answer is EAST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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