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USA Today Up & Down Words August 17, 2026 Answers

Monday puzzle · 7 chained answers · Tap a clue to reveal its answer

Nora Whitfield Crossword Editor · Verified answers

1Enact positive changesAnswer #1 · 6 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

2Something to curl up withAnswer #2 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

3Place for a title and authorAnswer #3 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

4Provide with an alibiAnswer #4 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

5"Definitely"Answer #5 · 7 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

6Safe wagerAnswer #6 · 7 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

7Take the opposite sideAnswer #7 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

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This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on August 17, 2026, a Monday. Each answer is a two-word phrase, and the second word of every answer becomes the first word of the next one down — forming a continuous chain from top to bottom. Tap View Answers next to any clue to open its solution page. This puzzle was created by David L. Hoyt.

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