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The Clue

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The Answer

NORTHWEST

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Notes

The answer NORTHWEST is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

NORTHWEST as a noun:

1. (Northwest, northwestern United States) = the northwestern region of the United States
2. (northwest, nor'-west, northwestward, NW) = the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees

NORTHWEST as an adjective:

1. (northwestern, northwesterly, northwest) = situated in or oriented toward the northwest
2. (northwesterly, northwest) = coming from the northwest; "northwesterly winds"

NORTHWEST as an adverb:

1. (northwest, north-west, nor'-west) = to, toward, or in the northwest