Crossword answer · 5 letters
ROUTE definition and meaning
root; rowt · noun; verb
ROUTE
What does ROUTE mean?
A route is a course or path between places. To route is to direct something along a chosen path.
What does ROUTE mean in a crossword?
ROUTE is a strong five-letter answer for “Path,” “Way,” “Course,” or “Travel plan.” Numbered-road wording may point to Route 66, while networking language can use the verb sense.
Why is ROUTE useful to learn?
Road travel, delivery rounds, and computer networks can all involve routes. The meaning need not refer to a named highway.
Common clue patterns
- A planned travel path
- A delivery course
- Direct along a chosen path
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
Route has accepted pronunciations resembling root and rowt. ROUTE and ROUT differ in spelling and meaning, and a general path clue still needs its crossing letters.