SHIFTGEARS

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Go into a new mode” — The New York Times, Thursday, 18 February 2010.

10 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Go into a new modeonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 18 February 2010
Make an abrupt change ... and a hint to this puzzle's themeonce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 20 October 2009