NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, October 6 (game #947)

The New York Times has released the latest edition of its popular word puzzle game, Strands, for October 6, 2026. Game #947 features the theme 'Changing course,' challenging players to find words related to redirection and reversal. The puzzle includes a notably long 16-letter spangram, 'THEOLDSWITCHEROO,' which spans the bottom of the grid. Other answers for today's challenge include FLIP, UNDO, REVERSED, OVERTURN, and BACKPEDAL. Players who find the game difficult can utilize the in-game hint system by identifying specific clue words like HOOF, STOVE, or SLED. Strands continues to be a staple in the New York Times' digital games portfolio, following the success of Wordle and Connections. The game is accessible via desktop and mobile browsers, offering daily brain-teasing challenges for enthusiasts of word-based puzzles.