Universal Crossword
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1 Pack (down) 5 Sounds of satisfaction Pirate’s vessel Star-nosed lawn pests Unpredictable venture *Communications field in which you spin a tale? (Hint: An apt word appears backward in each starred clue’s answer) Chow
Get better Sound boosters Fingernail treatment, casually Goal “Ms. ___Man” (arcade game) *Extreme infrequency in which you’ll see a turn of events? Game with Wild cards Overused expression Taken-back auto Nemesis, say Star Wars Day’s month Harmonizes, as devices Romantic couple Apt anagram for “listen” Ballet pivot point 9 13 14 16 44 *Christmas singer who sometimes does a hair flip in her music videos? “___-a-me, Mario!” Pool stick Wishing spot Ilhan reelected in 2022 African nation whose flag is nearly identical to Romania’s Sunrise direction *Reality show featuring a role reversal? “Lay it on me” Played a role “___, ___, Crocodile” Surprisingly dairy-free cookie “That was close!” DOWN 1 Museum guide’s offering Piece of art accompanying music Peach ___ (dessert) Air pump letters Hundred ___ Wood Geometry calculation Word after “city” or “study” Mud bath site 46
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Fuel efficiency abbr. Splotch Laid-back, informally Salt, to a chemist Gobbled up Jewish “Feast of Lots” “Speaking Truth to Power” author Hill Imitate Florida city near Silver Springs More timid 20-ounce Starbucks order Florida theme park 32
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Thorny flowers Friendly Eye ailment “Isn’t ___ Lovely” (Stevie Wonder hit) Fresh haircut Hearingrelated Parisitic person “Holy cow!” Breakfast or brunch Lightly burn Roll call response “Plus ...” Sancocho or etouffee Bear in a 2012 film As late as, for short Boardroom VIP
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