Becomes heavier
USA Today Up & Down Words clue · answer #4 in the chain · last seen June 29, 2026
Answer
GAINS
WEIGHT
About this clue
The Up & Down Words clue “Becomes heavier” has the answer GAINS WEIGHT. It is answer #4 in the chain — in this puzzle, the second word of each answer becomes the first word of the next. See the full June 29, 2026 chain for all seven answers, or browse every Up & Down Words puzzle.