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USA Today Up & Down Words September 2, 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.

Wednesday7 answersUSA Today
The Chain
1 Danny Zuko showtune GREASED LIGHTNING
2 Electric weather event LIGHTNING STORM
3 Protective entryway STORM DOOR
4 Raffle giveaway DOOR PRIZE
5 High-stakes boxing match PRIZE FIGHT
6 1999 David Fincher movie FIGHT CLUB
7 Dues-paying participant CLUB MEMBER

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This page lists the complete answer chain for the USA Today Up & Down Words published on September 2, 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.