This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ZAG as a word: (intransitive) To move with a sharp turn or reversal; One of a series of sharp turns or reversals.
ZAG has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 10, 2026.
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