Opposite of NNW

Latest answer — September 07, 2026

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Clue explained

SSE, or south-southeast, is the compass direction opposite NNW, or north-northwest. Both are standard three-letter compass abbreviations.

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Abbreviation
A compass rose marking the opposite directions NNW and SSE

NYT Midi Crossword

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The answer to Opposite of NNW in the New York Times Midi crossword is SSE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 7, 2026 at 17-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Opposite of NNW” answer

SSE (3 letters)

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September 7, 2026 (most recent) SSE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Opposite of NNW”?

The answer is SSE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Opposite of NNW”?

3 letters: SSE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 7, 2026, at 17-Down.

Can “Opposite of NNW” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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