Universal Crossword

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1 Polite address 5 Certain quinceanera invitee Solo, at prom ___ mater Broadband box WNBA legend Rebecca Crush on the court Sister brand of Crest Corp. milestones Juicy fruit snacks With ice cream Praiseful poem “Put Your Records On” singer Corinne Bailey ___ Up to, briefly Sometimeshidden charge Journalist Gwen Beginning Sophisticated, as a gadget “Batman” prequel series Stench Piece of clip art Actress Russo

Let off without a ticket, e.g. City in Oregon or Massachusetts Qatari leader UPS alternative 10 14 15

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Initial reply when shocked? “Over here!” “Same here!” La Paz’s co-capital Fluorescent bulb gas Amanda Gorman or Maya Angelou Bulldog of the Ivy League BBQ rack parts Word before “hero” or “fail” Polite address Annoying insect Play ___ fire “Absofreakin’-lutely!” Like French toast DOWN 1 Martindale of “The Americans”

Not silently *Ultimatum for a comedian facing a hostile crowd? Subject with many tangents *Social studies class that lacks an honor code? Tasty bite Director Lupino Cold Italian treat

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33 *Romans, say, when taking the scenic route to battle? Like unlikely odds Cheerful greeting that hints at what was added to each starred answer’s start Place to live “Don’t just take my word for it!” Andre whose full name is hidden in “American Dream” “I forgot to mention ...” Nonflowering plant Raison d’___ Casual greeting ShoshoneBannock Tribes’ state 35 36 39 40 41

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Japanese cartoon art Exit the entrance ramp Where a gymnast might stick a landing Hoppy brew Very special person NYC rep since 2019 Game with a laser variety Storage cupboard Narrow canyon Simple Broadcasts Church seat Be There in a Prosecco nail polish brand Two truths and a ___ Duffel or satchel Place to eat like a pig?

Answers to yesterday’s puzzle