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Updated June 2026
The direction or compass point midway between north and east, or a region lying in this direction. It represents 45 degrees clockwise from north on a compass.
“The storm is moving towards the northeast at 30 miles per hour.”
north·east
Nine letters combining NORTH and EAST; directional compound
Worth 12 points; common geographical term with good vowels
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