USA Today Up & Down Words October 16, 2026 Answers

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

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1____ ____ WebAnswer #1 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

2Not just ajarAnswer #2 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

3"Love Is an ____ ____"Answer #3 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

42023 Famke Janssen movieAnswer #4 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

5Bronx Zoo rodent exhibitAnswer #5 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

6Gathering at a homeAnswer #6 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

7Standard political talking pointAnswer #7 · 9 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 16, 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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