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USA Today Up & Down Words July 18, 2026 Answers

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

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The Chain
1 Roaming the streets, say AT LARGE
2 Alternative to eloping LARGE WEDDING
3 Bridal band WEDDING RING
4 Sound believable RING TRUE
5 Person you're meant to be with TRUE LOVE
6 Romantic correspondence LOVE LETTER
7 Type of blade LETTER OPENER

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This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on July 18, 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.