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End prematurely

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “End prematurely”? The solution is CUT SHORT, a two-word phrase and answer #6 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

CUTSHORT

Last appearance

August 7, 2026FridayCUT SHORT

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