Burrowing rodent

Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Burrowing rodent”? The solution is GROUND SQUIRREL, a two-word phrase and answer #6 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the July 28, 2026 (Tuesday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer
GROUNDSQUIRREL