Eastern path

Latest answer — September 10, 2026

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Clue explained

The Tao is the central path or way in Taoism, a Chinese philosophical and spiritual tradition. “Eastern” identifies its Asian religious context.

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Taoist imagery featuring a yin-yang symbol in a temple setting.

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

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  2. 4Professional gp.
  3. 8Sagan who wrote “Cosmos”
  4. 12-- tizzy
  5. 13TV host Kelly
  6. 14Intro studio class
  7. 15Eyelash cosmetics
  8. 17Coral formation
  9. 18Male turkey
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  12. 24Bathroom, to a Londoner
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  15. 28Church keyboard
  16. 32Web addresses
  17. 34Large snake
  18. 36Verifiable
  19. 37“A Year in Provence” author Peter
  20. 39Noah’s boat
  21. 41Coach Parseghian
  22. 42$ dispenser
  23. 4440 winks
  24. 46Soup flavorer
  25. 50Owned
  26. 51Nabisco cookie
  27. 52Sheepskins
  28. 56Poetry contest
  29. 57Rights gp.
  30. 58100%
  31. 59“Bonanza” son
  32. 60Poet Angelou
  33. 61Utter

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  1. 1Comic Carrey
  2. 2“People of Earth” actress Gasteyer
  3. 3Expert
  4. 4Friend of Porthos
  5. 5-- Lancelot
  6. 6Relaxing resorts
  7. 7Twangy
  8. 8Garage alternative
  9. 9Vicinity
  10. 10Numbered rds.
  11. 11Boost
  12. 16Massachusetts cape
  13. 20Romance
  14. 21Pal
  15. 22-- avis
  16. 23Indent key
  17. 27Extinct bird
  18. 29Babysitters, often
  19. 30Atmosphere
  20. 31Tide type
  21. 33Zigzags in snow
  22. 35Lob’s path
  23. 38Arles summer
  24. 40Coffee-flavored liqueur
  25. 43Sir’s counterpart
  26. 45Eastern path
  27. 46“Nonsense!”
  28. 47Guthrie of folk
  29. 48Pro votes
  30. 49Abbr. on a pay stub
  31. 53Layer
  32. 54Pie -- mode
  33. 55Devious

The answer to “Eastern path” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is TAO — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 10, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 45-Down, and it has also run on 3 earlier dates with the same answer. 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.

“Eastern path” answer

TAO (3 letters)

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What does TAO mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of TAO is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • (in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behaviour, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation of Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Taoism

When else has “Eastern path” appeared?

Eugene Sheffer reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Eastern path”?

The answer is TAO, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Eastern path”?

3 letters: TAO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 10, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 45-Down. Earlier appearances: September 9, 2026 → TAO; August 4, 2026 → TAO; July 20, 2026 → TAO.

Can “Eastern path” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer 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.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for September 10, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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