What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Sharp changes of direction" from October 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sharp changes of direction”

This clue appeared as 34-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ZIGS

Letters4

Starts withZ

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 19, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sharp changes of direction” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 19, 2026 as 34-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with Z and ends with S.

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FAQ

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

The answer is ZIGS (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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