Crossword clue

“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.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
LOOPBACK
Letters8
Starts withL
Ends withK
Vowels3

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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.

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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.

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