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USA Today Up & Down Words August 27, 2026 Answers

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

Nora Whitfield Crossword Editor · Verified answers

1"Killin' Time" singerAnswer #1 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

2German wooded regionAnswer #2 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

3Evergreen hueAnswer #3 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

4Salad garnishAnswer #4 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

5French bistro appetizerAnswer #5 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

6Dish for stewAnswer #6 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

7Stun completelyAnswer #7 · 8 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 27, 2026, a Thursday. 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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