Kind of effect that deflects motion in one direction in the Northern Hemisphere and the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere [with a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares] Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 49-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 27, 2026 · 49-Across · 8 letters
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