Word on a compass rose (4)

I believe the answer is:

east

(Other definitions for east that I've seen before include "Direction of the rising sun" , "Cardinal compass point" , "One of four at table" , "Bearing of ninety degrees" , "Player in deal" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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