“Compass reading opposite WNW”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Compass reading opposite WNW”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 23, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

E S E

The answer to “Compass reading opposite WNW” is ESE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Compass reading opposite WNW” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 23, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ESE — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Compass reading opposite WNW”

What is the answer to “Compass reading opposite WNW” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ESE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, June 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Compass reading opposite WNW”?

The answer ESE contains 3 letters.

Was “Compass reading opposite WNW” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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