USA Today Up & Down Words November 5, 2026 Answers

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

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1Venus, sometimesAnswer #1 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

2Celebrity appealAnswer #2 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

3Electricity producerAnswer #3 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

4Garden fertilizerAnswer #4 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

5Mall dining areaAnswer #5 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

6Judge's directiveAnswer #6 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

7Purchasing documentAnswer #7 · 9 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 November 5, 2026, a Thursday. 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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