First word in two U.S. state names Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “First word in two U.S. state names” from the New York Times crossword of February 2, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
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NORTH is the answer to “First word in two U.S. state names”. It means a point of the compass.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A point of the compass.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OHRNT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Toward the Arctic”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “First word in two U.S. state names”?
NORTH, 5 letters: a point of the compass.
When was “First word in two U.S. state names” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 2, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with N.