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USA Today Up & Down Words August 27, 2026 Answers

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The complete Thursday word chain — 7 two-word answers, each linking into the next. Puzzle by David L. Hoyt.

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The Chain
1 "Killin' Time" singer CLINT BLACK
2 German wooded region BLACK FOREST
3 Evergreen hue FOREST GREEN
4 Salad garnish GREEN ONION
5 French bistro appetizer ONION SOUP
6 Dish for stew SOUP BOWL
7 Stun completely BOWL OVER

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This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on August 27, 2026. Each answer is a two-word phrase, and the second word of every answer is the first word of the next one down. Tap any clue to open that answer's own page.