U-turn from SSE
Archive answer — August 26, 2026
11 Across
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“NNW” is the published 3-letter fill for 11 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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The Atlantic Crossword
This clue’s Wednesday, August 26, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.
Across
- 1. "Is that really true of me?"
Answer: AMI
- 4. Like some people at a Pride event
Answer: GAY
- 9. Orange-colored beverage made with condensed milk
Answer: THAITEA
- 11. U-turn from SSE
Answer: NNW
- 12. Cartoon creatures on some new Topps trading cards
Answer: MINIONS
- 16. "You're not wrong"
Answer: TOOTRUE
- 17. Gorp morsel
Answer: NUT
- 18. Evidence gathered by a CSI team
Answer: DNA
Down
- 1. Like the name Paige for a librarian
Answer: APT
- 3. "This is too much for me right now"
Answer: ICANNOT
- 4. Heard through the grapevine, say
Answer: GOTWORD
- 5. "___ you thinking what I'm thinking?"
Answer: ARE
- 6. "Mm-hmm"
Answer: YEA
- 10. Fully committed
Answer: INIT
- 12. ___ Dew (nickname for a neon-green soda)
Answer: MTN
- 14. Person wearing a wimple
Answer: NUN
- 15. Setting for much of The Odyssey
Answer: SEA
The answer to “U-turn from SSE” in the The Atlantic Crossword is NNW — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 26, 2026 at 11-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“U-turn from SSE” answer
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Why does NNW fit?
NNW is the published 3-letter answer at 11-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “U-turn from SSE” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “U-turn from SSE”?
The answer is NNW.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: NNW.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for August 26, 2026 at 11-Across.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the The Atlantic answers page for August 26, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.