October 6, 2026#947archive
NYT Strands — October 6, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is full of words meaning to abruptly change direction or reverse a decision.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word describes backing out of something or flipping a previous stance.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry means to retract a public statement by walking it back; another means to completely overturn a ruling or decision.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram is a playful phrase for a sudden, sneaky swap or reversal.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for BACKPEDAL, FLIP, OVERTURN, REVERSE and UNDO, all spanned by THEOLDSWITCHEROO.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
Changing course
THEOLDSWITCHEROO
BACKPEDAL · FLIP · OVERTURN · REVERSE · UNDO
This puzzle by the numbers
- 16 letters
- 5
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