NYT Strands puzzle #947, dated October 6, 2026, has the theme “Changing course.” The spangram is THEOLDSWITCHEROO. If you want to solve it yourself first, use the spoiler-light hints below; the theme-word list follows. Two published answer guides disagree on the spelling of one word, so that entry is flagged rather than presented as settled.
Hints for Strands #947
Theme hint
The official theme is “Changing course.” Think about actions that reverse or undo a decision.
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Starting-letter hint
The five theme words begin with BAC, FLI, OVE, REV and UND.
Spangram hint
It is a 16-letter playful phrase about switching one thing for another. It runs between two positions on the bottom edge, according to TechRadar.
Full answer for October 6
Spangram: THEOLDSWITCHEROO
The shared theme-word answers reported by TechRadar and Tom’s Guide are:
- BACKPEDAL
- FLIP
- OVERTURN
- UNDO
The sources disagree on the fifth word: TechRadar gives REVERSED, while Tom’s Guide gives REVERSE. The original NYT puzzle could not be checked, so the spelling remains unresolved.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Strands hints work
Strands Today describes a 6×8 grid where letters connect horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Its guide says finding three non-theme words unlocks a hint. This is third-party guidance, not an official NYT rules statement.
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