Abrupt turn

Latest answer — September 14, 2026

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A zag is an abrupt turn, especially the counterpart to a zig in the expression “zigzag.” The answer is a singular noun for the turn itself.

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A simple path showing alternating zig and zag turns

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Abrupt turn in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is ZAG — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 40-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Abrupt turn” answer

ZAG (3 letters)

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What does ZAG mean?

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(noun)

  • a sharp change of direction in a zigzag course

When else has “Abrupt turn” appeared?

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September 14, 2026 (most recent) ZAG. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Abrupt turn”?

The answer is ZAG, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Abrupt turn”?

3 letters: ZAG.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 40-Across.

Can “Abrupt turn” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for September 14, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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