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USA Today Up & Down Words June 20, 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 Steaming PIPING HOT
2 Problem nobody wants to take on HOT POTATO
3 Salty bagged snack POTATO CHIPS
4 Contributes CHIPS IN
5 Holding political authority IN POWER
6 Electricity provider POWER COMPANY
7 Employer-provided vehicle COMPANY CAR

About this puzzle

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