USA Today Up & Down Words October 1, 2026 Answers

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

Nora Whitfield Crossword Editor · Verified answers

1Set freeAnswer #1 · 5 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

2"Who'd have thunk?"Answer #2 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

3Solve, as a problemAnswer #3 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

4UnconsciousAnswer #4 · 7 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

5Gazpacho, e.g.Answer #5 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

6Charity dining facilityAnswer #6 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

7Cupboard for dishesAnswer #7 · 14 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

About this puzzle

This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on October 1, 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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