Catches up

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Catches up”? The solution is GAINS GROUND, a two-word phrase and answer #3 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the September 26, 2026 (Saturday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

GAINSGROUND

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September 26, 2026SaturdayGAINS GROUND

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