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Way to stay afloat

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Way to stay afloat”? The solution is TREAD WATER, a two-word phrase and answer #3 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the September 11, 2026 (Friday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

TREADWATER

Last appearance

September 11, 2026FridayTREAD WATER

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