Universal Crossword
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1 Prep for a marathon, with “up” Lightweight modeling wood
By way of Nike rival Helps at a heist Engrave *Open a champagne bottle Caramel-filled candy Spanish for “January” Tracks down like a bloodhound Hooting bird Cuba libre mixer *Roaming Asian food seller Wind instrument in “Peter and the Wolf” Hamm who helped the U.S. win two World Cups Amazing achievements It’s cut down at the end of March Madness *Use few words Call, in poker Overused Affirmative action Talk with a bot *Notre Dame’s team Hideout 5
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Clean Air Act org. Patent seekers More than enough Murmurs lovingly Cold cut, or a hint to the word bookending each starred clue’s answer “Como ___ usted?” Offering site on Dia de los Muertos She, in Colombia Tree seen in “eyewitness” Romanov rulers
“I agree to your terms!” DOWN 1 Canaveral or Cod Shakespeare’s river Ready for picking Climbing aid for the Dark Knight Romantic boo Kindergarten lesson Name hidden in “femaleonly gym” Inflexible about rules Request, as advice Milan-based fashion house “___, am America” (Langston Hughes) 52 57 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 2 3 4
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Rights org. Scorching Call of the wild? Marshmallow spread Fruit served with tequila “Stop it!” Lyft alternative Recurring story element Pen tip Bouquet ___ (herb bundle) GOLEAN cereal brand Black and green drinks Meyers on NBC Commenced Physics particle Border Tool for cutting ceramic squares 45
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Pulled an all-nighter, say Swings for Cyber troublemakers Apple product since 2010 ___ skates Overly curious Election Day action Dove with a Pulitzer Lasting mark Late Brazilian athlete hailed as “O Rei do Futebol” “Ooh” or “tra” follower Latin listender Speech fillers