Universal Crossword
ACROSS 1 Drains
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9 Word after “punch” or “sloppy” Land measure “Live!” co-host Kelly Bread at an Indian restaurant? Soothing succulent Way off Covered with flakes, in a way
*Denim pants that don’t zip up (Hint: In each starred clue’s answer, note the first two + last two letters) Caramel-filled candy
Ger.’s continent De Armas of “Knives Out” In the manner of Emphatic affirmation Clic Stic pen maker
*Part of the family with one’s dada and dadi Plays charades Couple’s possessive Leafy option at Sweetgreen
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Dream location?
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Cry from a jealous girlfriend, perhaps
Knee part: Abbr.
Surgery sites, briefly
“So pretty!” Bar in an accessible bathroom *2012 event that featured female athletes from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Brunei
Some lines in circles
“Teen ___” (Meg Cabot novel) Purplish berry Chatting on the web Seaweed enjoyed as a snack Pulitzerwinning Kendrick Lamar album Like an unkempt dog “The ___ Andre Show” Laborious task
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1 Bygone Swedish car RBG’s onetime employer It can give you a particular angle
Handle efficiently Breakfast with oat clusters
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Improvised bit of jazz Australian gem
Needing convincing, say
Creator of the Lorax Do something dangerous Atop
MSNBC fodder
One may be under a doormat “Frozen” snowman Taunt Embarrass Specialized market
Make amends ___ mate (South American tea) Devilish Couch potato, e.g. Ownership papers
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The “O” of XO
Doing some cuddling Little Stevie Wonder, for one Texter’s “If you’re asking me ...” Material for fake nails Chic, informally Apple tablets Dalai ___ Norse god of wisdom
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Stench Chicago mayor Lightfoot Print on militaryinspired fashion, briefly Participate in a cabaret
Lip of a glass
Answers to yesterday’s puzzle