“Return to an earlier topic of conversation … or what six answers in this puzzle literally do”
This clue appeared as 85-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Return to an earlier topic of conversation … or what six answers in this puzzle literally do” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 27, 2026 as 85-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with L and ends with K, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 27, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Return to an earlier topic of conversation … or what six answers in this puzzle literally do” clue?+
The answer is LOOPBACK (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for September 27, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.