Alternate route
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is DETOUR.
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Why it fits
DETOUR is the 6-letter answer to “Alternate route” in the August 21, 2026 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so DETOUR both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.