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Way to enjoy all sad tales initially (4)

Ross

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 an association between them I don't understand?

'enjoy all sad tales initially' is the wordplay.
'initially' says to take the initial letters.
The first letters of 'enjoy all sad tales' is 'EAST'.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for east that I've seen before include "course" , "Compass direction" , "Towards the dawn" , "Upset seat in one direction" , "E" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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