Newsday.Answers
Daily Newsday Crossword

“Opposite of WNW”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Opposite of WNW”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E S E

The answer to “Opposite of WNW” is ESE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 22, 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 “Opposite of WNW” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 as a down 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.

Other clues with the answer ESE

ESE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“WNW's opposite” May 13, 2026 “Radar reading” Apr 30, 2026 “Suffix for legal” Jan 18, 2026 “Nationality suffix” Jan 4, 2026 “Language suffix” Nov 23, 2025 “Point opposite WNW” Oct 13, 2025 “Compass reading” Oct 9, 2025 “Nationality suffix” Jun 29, 2025 “Compass reading opposite WNW” Jun 23, 2025 “Nationality suffix” Jun 15, 2025 “Point opp. WNW” Feb 19, 2025

More clues from the October 22, 2025 puzzle

Wednesday Newsday Crossword
View full puzzle
Quick look 7 ℓ · D North Pole covering 6 ℓ · D Aunt's kid 6 ℓ · D Web address ID 3 ℓ · D Filled tortilla 4 ℓ · D Big co. designation 3 ℓ · A Sensible thinking 6 ℓ · D Timepiece with a strap 5 ℓ · A Devoured 3 ℓ · D Mexican coins 5 ℓ · D Electrical cord's end 4 ℓ · A Clumsy person 4 ℓ · D "That's enough!" 6 ℓ · D Swimmer's back-and-forth distances 4 ℓ · D Dog's __ legs 4 ℓ · D Uncle Sam headgear 6 ℓ · D Reason to scratch 4 ℓ · A "Quiet down!" 4 ℓ · D Takes a nibble of 6 ℓ · D Most triumphant occasion 10 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Opposite of WNW”

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

The verified answer is ESE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

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

The answer ESE contains 3 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Down entry.

Is this site affiliated with Newsday?

No. This is an independent fan reference site — we are not affiliated with Newsday. The Newsday Crossword is a trademark of its respective owner. We solve and verify each Newsday Crossword puzzle manually before publishing the answer key.

Opposite of WNW — Newsday Crossword Clue Answer | Newsday Crossword Answers