Northeast
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The direction or compass point midway between north and east, or a region lying in this direction. It represents 45 degrees clockwise from north on a compass.
“The storm is moving towards the northeast at 30 miles per hour.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
north·east
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Synonyms
NEnortheastern direction
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Wordle
Nine letters combining NORTH and EAST; directional compound
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; common geographical term with good vowels
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