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Crude catastrophe

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Crude catastrophe”? The solution is OIL SPILL, a two-word phrase and answer #3 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

OILSPILL

Last appearance

June 16, 2026TuesdayOIL SPILL

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