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USA Today Up & Down Words July 17, 2026 Answers

Friday puzzle · 7 chained answers · Tap a clue to reveal its answer
1"La La Land" starAnswer #1 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers
2Atlanta-area landmarkAnswer #2 · 13 letters · two-word phraseView Answers
3Bright-green sodaAnswer #3 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers
4Condensation-forming temperatureAnswer #4 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers
5Basketball positionAnswer #5 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers
6Sentry's stationAnswer #6 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers
7Mail centerAnswer #7 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

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This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on July 17, 2026, a Friday. Each answer is a two-word phrase, and the second word of every answer becomes the first word of the next one down — forming a continuous chain from top to bottom. Tap View Answers next to any clue to open its solution page. This puzzle was created by David L. Hoyt.

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