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For Tuesday, October 6, 2026, NYT Strands game #947 has the theme “Changing course.” Start with the gentle clues below; the complete theme-word answers and spangram are in a separate spoiler section.
Hints for the October 6 Strands puzzle
The theme is “Changing course.” If you want a nudge without seeing the answers, the guide published by TechRadar on October 5, 2026 offers these clues:
- Words that can unlock an in-game hint: HOOF, HOOT, STOVE, ROAR, SEAL, and SLED.
- The spangram is 16 letters long.
- It starts on the bottom edge in column three and finishes on the bottom edge in column four.
Full answers and spangram (spoilers)
Stop here if you want to solve the board yourself. The five theme answers are:
- FLIP
- UNDO
- REVERSED
- OVERTURN
- BACKPEDAL
Spangram: THEOLDSWITCHEROO
Where to play
The TechRadar guide says Strands is playable through NYT Games on desktop or mobile. This page covers the October 6, 2026 puzzle, not a later daily board.
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