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Close-cropped hairdo

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Close-cropped hairdo”? The solution is CREW CUT, a two-word phrase and answer #5 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the August 7, 2026 (Friday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer
CREWCUT

Last appearance

August 7, 2026FridayCREW CUT

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