USA Today Up & Down Words October 17, 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 Seasonal source of income SUMMER JOB

2 "Place" to seek work JOB MARKET

3 Reasonable price MARKET VALUE

4 Fast-food combo VALUE MEAL

5 Figurative source of support MEAL TICKET

6 Will Call booth, e.g. TICKET WINDOW

7 Place for flowers WINDOW BOX

About this puzzle

This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on October 17, 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.