Good person to ask for directions Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Good person to ask for directions”
THE ANSWER
LOCAL
The answer to “Good person to ask for directions” is LOCAL.
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NYT Mini November 9 2026LOCALFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Good person to ask for directions” most recently appeared in the NYT Mini on November 9 2026. The verified answer is a 5 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Local in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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