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USA Today Up & Down Words July 20, 2026 Answers

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

Monday7 answersUSA Today
The Chain
1 It's safe to wade in SHALLOW WATER
2 Large underground pipe WATER MAIN
3 Principal dish MAIN COURSE
4 Proud golfer's accomplishment COURSE RECORD
5 Guinness makes a famous one RECORD BOOK
6 Reading group BOOK CLUB
7 Lunch option with bacon CLUB SANDWICH

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This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on July 20, 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.