The Clue
Positions toward an object (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ORIENTS
Tags
Notes
The answer ORIENTS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
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Adjusts
Breaks in
Points
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Adjusts to the surroundings
Guides, in a way
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Positions (oneself)
Sets right
Shows the ropes
Uses a compass
Adjusts to a new environment
Familiarizes with new surroundings
Familiarizes one's position
Gets one's bearings
Helps newcomers to adjust
Points in the right direction
Definition
ORIENT as a noun:
1. (East, Orient) = the countries of Asia
2. (eastern hemisphere, orient) = the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
ORIENT as a verb:
1. (orient, point) = be oriented; "The weather vane points North"; "the dancers toes pointed outward"
2. (orient, orientate) = determine one's position with reference to another point
3. cause to point; "Orient the house towards the West"