Any Point Of The Compass Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RHUMB which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RHUMB

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	30%	6		Point, point, point, point then led all over the place
3	30%	11		Point on a compass that is 45 degrees away from a cardinal point

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RHUMB" which means:

noun

• A line on a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle; the path taken by a ship or plane that maintains a constant compass direction

An example sentence would be:

• "The ship followed a rhumb line directly to its destination."
• "The captain adjusted the course according to the rhumb line."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick16 Aug 2000	Across 10
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