How many letters does the top answer for “act of taking from one place to another. south.” have?

The most common answer is transumption (12 letters).

Crossword clue: act of taking from one place to another. south.

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transumption 12 letters web-def

Act of taking from one place to another. [R.] South.

the act of going from one place to another 57% similar → travel, traveling, travelling

the act of moving from one place to another 57% similar → shifting

the act of traveling from one place to another 57% similar → journey, journeying