Cautiously; gently
USA Today Up & Down Words clue · answer #5 in the chain · last seen July 14, 2026
Answer
WITH
CARE
About this clue
The Up & Down Words clue “Cautiously; gently” has the answer WITH CARE. It is answer #5 in the chain — in this puzzle, the second word of each answer becomes the first word of the next. See the full July 14, 2026 chain for all seven answers, or browse every Up & Down Words puzzle.