Direction in a Steinbeck title Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Direction in a Steinbeck title that was published at Wall Street Journal crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, we have a clue that reads "Direction in a Steinbeck title" and the answer to this clue is "EAST". Let's break down why this answer is correct:

1. John Steinbeck: The first important clue here is the name "Steinbeck." John Steinbeck was an American author known for his literary works, including novels such as "The Grapes of Wrath" and "East of Eden."
2. Direction: The clue specifically mentions a "direction." In Steinbeck's title, the word "East" is used to refer to a specific direction on a compass.
3. Relevance of the answer: By combining the author's name and the mention of a direction, we can conclude that the answer "EAST" is fitting. The use of this particular direction in the title of Steinbeck's work adds depth and meaning to the story.

Therefore, the answer to the clue "Direction in a Steinbeck title" is "EAST." It aligns with the relevance of John Steinbeck's writing and highlights the significance of a specific compass direction within the mentioned title. Crossword enthusiasts can appreciate the cleverness and wordplay involved in this clue and answer combination.

Definition of "EAST"

the direction towards the point of the horizon where the sun rises at the equinoxes, on the right-hand side of a person facing north, or the point on the horizon itself

Example :

a gale was blowing from the east

the Atlantic Ocean to the east of Florida

a factory in the east of the city

 The Crossword clue "Direction in a Steinbeck title" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	9 December 2023	EAST
USA Today	5 April 2018	EAST
Universal	9 November 2005	EAST