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| 3 | 28% | 8 | Used in map-making to refer to the compass direction pointing toward the zenith | |
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ORIENTEER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ORIENTEER
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ORIENTEER" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who takes part in the sport of orienteering. verb
- • To race across unfamiliar countryside using a map and compass
An example sentence would be:
- • "He carefully orienteered the map to find his way through the dense forest."
- • "The athlete orienteers through the racecourse with agility and precision."
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| New York Times08 Jul 2017 | Down 11 | |
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