Sharp, serrated tool

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USA Today Up & Down Words clue · answer #5 in the chain · last seen October 19, 2026

Answer

STEAK

KNIFE

STEAK KNIFE · 10 letters · two-word phrase

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The Up & Down Words clue “Sharp, serrated tool” has the answer STEAK KNIFE. 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 October 19, 2026 chain for all seven answers, or browse every Up & Down Words puzzle.

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