Crossword clue

“Shifts gears, say”

This clue appeared as 118-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SEGUES
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 18, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Shifts gears, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 118-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Shifts gears, say” clue?+

The answer is SEGUES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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