Striped peppermint treat

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Striped peppermint treat”? The solution is CANDY CANE, a two-word phrase and answer #1 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the October 19, 2026 (Monday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

CANDYCANE

Last appearance

October 19, 2026MondayCANDY CANE

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