USA Today Up & Down Words October 23, 2026 Answers

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

Nora Whitfield Crossword Editor · Verified answers

1Seasonal restlessnessAnswer #1 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

2State of extreme excitementAnswer #2 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

3Completely darkAnswer #3 · 10 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

4Formal dress codeAnswer #4 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

5Contest with no winnerAnswer #5 · 7 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

6Quail, for oneAnswer #6 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

7Hunter's canine helperAnswer #7 · 7 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 23, 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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