Raise a false alarm

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Raise a false alarm”? The solution is CRY WOLF, a two-word phrase and answer #5 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the September 23, 2026 (Wednesday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

CRYWOLF

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September 23, 2026WednesdayCRY WOLF

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