How many letters does the top answer for “moving toward the east” have?

The most common answer is eastbound (9 letters).

Crossword clue: moving toward the east

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

eastbound 9 letters wn-def

moving toward the east

eastward 8 letters wn-def

toward the east

moving toward the north 50% similar → northbound, northward

moving toward the south 50% similar → southbound, southward

moving toward the west 50% similar → westbound, westerly, westward

toward, or in the direction of, the east. 50% similar → easterly