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Meaty barbecue options

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Meaty barbecue options”? The solution is SHORT RIBS, a two-word phrase and answer #7 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

SHORTRIBS

Last appearance

August 7, 2026FridaySHORT RIBS

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