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NYT Daily ? September 24, 2025
Maine-to-Spain direction
Answer:
EAST
Hint:
Think of the path the sun appears to take across the sky, or the general direction you'd travel to cross the Atlantic from the U.S. to Europe.
Explanation:
The clue "Maine-to-Spain direction" points to the answer "EAST" because Maine is on the northeastern coast of the U.S., while Spain lies far to the east across the Atlantic. It’s a straightforward geographic hint—traveling from Maine to Spain means heading in an easterly direction. No wordplay here, just a clear directional reference based on real-world locations.
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General solving tip
Short grid glue often mirrors map or address abbreviations (ENE, AVE, ST). If the clue looks abbreviated, the answer probably is too.
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