USA Today Up & Down Words September 21, 2026 Answers

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

Nora Whitfield Crossword Editor · Verified answers

1Words on a "Keep out!" signAnswer #1 · 15 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

2Type of boundaryAnswer #2 · 12 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

3SketchAnswer #3 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

4"Back to the ____ ____"Answer #4 · 12 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

5Tabletop pastimeAnswer #5 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

6StrategyAnswer #6 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

7____ ____ the worstAnswer #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 September 21, 2026, a Monday. 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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