USA Today Up & Down Words October 31, 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 Final option LAST RESORT

2 Luxury lodging option RESORT HOTEL

3 Place to meet other travelers HOTEL BAR

4 Tavern brawl BAR FIGHT

5 Defend in battle FIGHT FOR

6 Temporarily FOR NOW

7 Heist movie: "____ ____ See Me" NOW YOU

About this puzzle

This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on October 31, 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.