Quick self-quiz

Tap each word to check what it stands for.

When to use it

Use it when reading a compass rose on a map to name the cardinal directions in clockwise order starting from the top.

Example

Facing a compass rose, North is at the top, East is to the right, South at the bottom, West to the left, following the phrase Never Eat Soggy Waffles.

Common mistake

Saying the directions out of order. The phrase locks in a strict clockwise sequence, so any reshuffling produces the wrong direction.