the worst

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “____ ____ the worst”? The solution is PLAN FOR, a two-word phrase and answer #7 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the September 21, 2026 (Monday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

PLANFOR

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September 21, 2026MondayPLAN FOR

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