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NYT Strands puzzle #947 for October 6, 2026, has the theme “Changing course.” If you want to solve it yourself, start with the hints below; the full answers and 16-letter spangram are farther down. The reported spelling of one theme word differs between two published answer lists, so that discrepancy is noted.
Hints for Strands #947
Theme hint
The official theme is “Changing course.” Think of words for reversing or undoing a decision.
Starting-letter hint
The five theme words begin with BAC…, FLI…, OVE…, REV…, and UND… .
Spangram hint
The spangram is a playful phrase about switching one thing for another. It has 16 letters and, according to TechRadar’s October 6 guide, runs between two positions on the bottom edge.
Answers for October 6
Spoilers below.
Spangram
THEOLDSWITCHEROO
Theme words
- BACKPEDAL
- FLIP
- OVERTURN
- UNDO
The fifth word is reported with conflicting spellings: TechRadar lists REVERSED, while Tom’s Guide lists REVERSE. The available answer lists do not establish which spelling appeared in the original puzzle.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How the puzzle works
Strands Today describes the board as a 6×8 grid where letters connect horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Its guide says finding three non-theme words unlocks a hint. These are third-party instructions, not a verified statement from NYT; see Strands Today’s guide.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
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