Northwest

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters

Definition of Northwest

Noun

The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.

Adjective

Of, in or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
Situated toward or in the direction of the northwest; northwestward; northwesterly.
"a northwest course"
Coming from the northwest; northwesterly.
"a northwest wind"

Adverb

Towards or in the direction of the northwest; northwestwards.
"We are travelling northwest at the moment."

Anagrams of Northwest

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "northwest":

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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