__ Passage, Shipping Route Passing Arctic Russia

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Medieval Times, Group 229, Puzzle 2 (The Crusades).

Question is: __ Passage, Shipping Route Passing Arctic Russia

and the answer is: NORTHEAST

Word Meaning:

NORTHEAST — The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

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