The astronomer's way (4)

I believe the answer is:

east

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'way' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'the astronomer's' is the wordplay.
'EAST' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for east that I've seen before include "Direction taken when going from the US towards Ireland" , "Sunrise direction" , "Compass direction" , "On most maps it's right!" , "major point" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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