Universal Crossword
Edited by David Steinberg February 13, 2023 ACROSS 1The “T” of LGBTQ+ 6Grind, as teeth 11“So relaxing!” 14Gambling locale west of Hong Kong 15Indian yogurt dish 16 Org. with shooting stars? 17“That blew me away!” 19URL character 20Boise’s state 21 Pub brew 22 Like a big smile 23When life wasn’t as complicated 26Mexican fastfood chain 29Shoe bottom 30Fencer’s sword 31Decides (to) 34Cheese coated in red wax 36 Hairpiece 37Diminishes in function ... or a hint to what’s found in 17-, 23-, 49- and 59-Across 39Catch some quick z’s 41 Serene 43Payment for a deal? 44Greases, as a pan 45It falls in autumn 47With expert skill 49 “Trans-formers” hero 53“The Simpsons” bar 54 T, in Athens 55Some small ipods 58Green Power Partnership org. 59ABC late-night host 62 Jewel 63Get hitched without the hoopla 64 Jargon 65 Heehawing animal 66Beauty’s fairytale love 67 Billionaire’s heir, e.g. DOWN 1 “You’re oversharing!” 2Oscar winner Malek 3Amino ___ 4Yogi’s greeting 5Italian actress Loren 6Hurdle for PH.D. applicants 7 Like a cold sufferer’s voice 8Plane seat option 9Takes the helm 10“I’ve ___ enough!” 11“... that’s not a joke!” 12 Residence 13 Loathes 18 Movie with a climactic kiss, perhaps 22Like a raging party 24 Daddy 25“Little piggies” 26Morning moisture 27 Monumental 28Squads known for their strength in defense? 32Sunbather’s goal 33Indian string instrument 35Place with stores galore 37Mosque prayer leader 38Business losses, metaphorically 40“Gangnam Style” singer 42 Hawaiian garlands 44Event for amateur comics 46 Pointless 48 They may come with attachments 49Zed : England :: ___ : Greece 50Vatican VIPS 51American ___ (U.S. territory) 52Tire fillers 56Prefix with “present” 57Kind of lily hidden in “rose gold” 59Bush found in Florida? 60 Until now 61Name that sounds like a grassy yard