“Sharp changes of direction”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sharp changes of direction”, last seen on October 19, 2026.

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A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

ZIGS

The answer to “Sharp changes of direction” is ZIGS

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PublishedOct 19, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Sharp changes of direction” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ZIGS — a 4-letter word that begins with Z and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Sharp changes of direction”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sharp changes of direction” is ZIGS — a 4-letter across entry from the October 19, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ZIGS has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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