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USA Today Up & Down Words June 29, 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 Monaco, for example SMALL COUNTRY
2 Lima, Quito or Brasilia COUNTRY CAPITAL
3 ____ ____ tax CAPITAL GAINS
4 Becomes heavier GAINS WEIGHT
5 Equipment for a lifter WEIGHT BENCH
6 Chest-strengthening exercise BENCH PRESS
7 Start a video or song PRESS PLAY

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This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on June 29, 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.