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Problem nobody wants to take on

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Problem nobody wants to take on”? The solution is HOT POTATO, a two-word phrase and answer #2 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the June 20, 2026 (Saturday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

HOTPOTATO

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June 20, 2026SaturdayHOT POTATO

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