USA Today Up & Down Words November 4, 2026 Answers

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

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The Chain

1 Wallet item CREDIT CARD

2 Skilled poker player CARD SHARK

3 Entrepreneur TV show SHARK TANK

4 Sleeveless shirt TANK TOP

5 Highly classified TOP SECRET

6 Undercover operative SECRET AGENT

7 "The Matrix" villain AGENT SMITH

About this puzzle

This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on November 4, 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.