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U.S. diplomatic agency

Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “U.S. diplomatic agency”? The solution is STATE DEPARTMENT, a two-word phrase and answer #5 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the September 8, 2026 (Tuesday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer
STATEDEPARTMENT