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Reviewed crossword explanation · 3 letters

Opposite of WSW crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 18, 2026

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Rotate west-southwest by 180 degrees on a compass.

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Answer

ENE

How the short form works

On a compass, east-northeast lies directly opposite west-southwest. Both are conventionally abbreviated to three letters.

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Abbreviation or register signal

WSW is abbreviated, so its opposite should use the same format.

Expanded meaning

East-northeast, a compass direction midway between east and northeast.

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