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Unlucky setback

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Unlucky setback”? The solution is TOUGH BREAK, a two-word phrase and answer #6 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the August 4, 2026 (Tuesday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer
TOUGHBREAK

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August 4, 2026TuesdayTOUGH BREAK

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