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Start of the weekend

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Start of the weekend”? The solution is FRIDAY NIGHT, a two-word phrase and answer #7 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the June 19, 2026 (Friday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer
FRIDAYNIGHT

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June 19, 2026FridayFRIDAY NIGHT

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