turnedthetables What pirate radio DJ did above 25, or medium in 18 19 made a volte-face Came from behind Seized momentum Reversed circumstances Reversed an unfavorable situation, and what you did in the theme answers Reversed an unfavorable situation The clever busboy ... Regained one's winning status ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters Made a comeback, say Went from being picked on to picking on, say Accomplished a reversal Caused a reversal of a situation