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Starchy staple

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Starchy staple”? The solution is BROWN RICE, a two-word phrase and answer #1 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the October 12, 2026 (Monday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer
BROWNRICE
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Last appearance

October 12, 2026MondayBROWN RICE

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