Headfirst plunge
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Headfirst plunge”? The solution is SWAN DIVE, a two-word phrase and answer #2 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the June 27, 2026 (Saturday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.
Answer
SWANDIVE