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“Opposite of NNW”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Opposite of NNW”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S S E

The answer to “Opposite of NNW” is SSE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Opposite of NNW” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SSE — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. 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.

Other clues with the answer SSE

SSE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“GPS heading” Jun 21, 2026 “Point opposite NNW” May 6, 2026 “Direction from Dusseldorf” May 2, 2026 “Compass dir.” Apr 12, 2026 “GPS reading” Jan 29, 2026 “Compass reading” Jan 15, 2026 “NNW opposite” Dec 28, 2025 “Compass reading” Nov 20, 2025 “U-turn from NNW” Nov 9, 2025 “U-turn from NNW” Sep 23, 2025 “Direction opposite NNW” Jul 8, 2025 “NNW's opposite” Jun 1, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Opposite of NNW”

What is the answer to “Opposite of NNW” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SSE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Opposite of NNW”?

The answer SSE contains 3 letters.

Was “Opposite of NNW” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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