Roadside problem
USA Today Up & Down Words clue · answer #1 in the chain · last seen September 11, 2026
Answer
FLAT
TIRE
About this clue
The Up & Down Words clue “Roadside problem” has the answer FLAT TIRE. It is answer #1 in the chain — in this puzzle, the second word of each answer becomes the first word of the next. See the full September 11, 2026 chain for all seven answers, or browse every Up & Down Words puzzle.