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Hands-on work

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Hands-on work”? The solution is MANUAL LABOR, a two-word phrase and answer #1 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the July 9, 2026 (Thursday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

MANUALLABOR

Last appearance

July 9, 2026ThursdayMANUAL LABOR

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