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Strands #947 Answers – October 6, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #947, Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Changing course”.

ALWION
EDSTVR
KPDCEU
BCLHRT
EAOEDO
SRERNU
VEHOFP
ERTOLI

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Strands #947 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 16 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B________ · F___ · O_______ · R______ · U___
Hint 4: the spangram
THEOLDSWITCHEROO

Strands #947 answers

Show every theme word

Spangram: THEOLDSWITCHEROO

Theme words: BACKPEDAL, FLIP, OVERTURN, REVERSE, UNDO

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 6, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #947 is THEOLDSWITCHEROO.

What are the Strands answers for October 6, 2026?

BACKPEDAL, FLIP, OVERTURN, REVERSE, UNDO, with the spangram THEOLDSWITCHEROO.