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USA Today Up & Down Words September 5, 2026 Answers

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

Nora Whitfield Crossword Editor · Verified answers

1Beginning actionAnswer #1 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

2ResignAnswer #2 · 8 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

3Steven Seagal in "Fire ____ ____"Answer #3 · 9 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

4Beneath the soilAnswer #4 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

5Certain seasoningAnswer #5 · 12 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

6Stir-fry beef dishAnswer #6 · 11 letters · two-word phraseView Answers

7A.1., e.g.Answer #7 · 10 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 September 5, 2026, a Saturday. 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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