This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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