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The Australian continent moves subtly this direction each year (about 3 inches) – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “The Australian continent moves subtly this direction each year (about 3 inches)” is NORTH (5 letters). Most recently NORTH, in the NYT Mini on February 14, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH | 5 | N____ |
What NORTH means
- adverbin a northern direction
- adjectivesituated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
- nounthe cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2026 | NYT Mini 1D | NORTH |
Other clues for NORTH
- See 1-Across
- With 8-Across, country whose legislature is known as the Supreme People's Assembly
- WIth 8-Across, diplomatically negotiated participant in the 2018 Winter Olympics
- The pole where polar bears are found
- N, as in navigation
- It's to your left when facing the sunrise
- Word in two U.S. state names and two country names (can you name them all?)
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FAQ
What is the answer to “The Australian continent moves subtly this direction each year (about 3 inches)”?
NORTH (5 letters). Most recently NORTH, on February 14, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “The Australian continent moves subtly this direction each year (about 3 inches)”?
5 letters, starting with N (N____).