The term 'Heading in the Right Direction' can be solved by two crossword solutions: EASTWARDS (9 letters) and EAST (4 letters). The term 'eastwards' is an adverb that means 'in the direction of the EAST, ' while 'EAST' is a noun that refers to the cardinal direction located to the right of north. Both words refer to the same direction, but 'eastwards' is more specific and implies movement in that direction.