USA Today Up & Down Words October 9, 2026 Answers

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

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The Chain

1 Inflatable summer toy BEACH BALL

2 It reduces friction BALL BEARING

3 Approaching quickly BEARING DOWN

4 "____ ____ hatch!" ("Drink up!") DOWN THE

5 1979 Pink Floyd album THE WALL

6 Financial district nickname WALL STREET

7 Where your mail is sent STREET ADDRESS

About this puzzle

This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on October 9, 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.