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USA Today Up & Down Words June 17, 2026 Answers

Wednesday puzzle · 7 chained answers · Tap a clue to reveal its answer

Nora Whitfield Crossword Editor · Verified answers

1It's between Manhattan and the BronxAnswer #1 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

21994 Meryl Streep movie (with "The")Answer #2 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

3Untamed creatureAnswer #3 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

41978 John Belushi movieAnswer #4 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

5Confinement at homeAnswer #5 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

6Rap sheetAnswer #6 · 12 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

7The fastest everAnswer #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 June 17, 2026, a Wednesday. 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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