Universal Crossword

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Big hit, in two ways Hit the slopes Dealt with enough frustrations Definite no-no Card game similar to Crazy Eights *Symbolic Cold War barrier Bowler’s target Stereotypical techie Tattletale Basic principles Stuck-up Projecting part of a cap St. Pete’s state: Abbr. Tongue’s sensory organ Hotel-rating org. Outdo Get trounced Meal on a patio, informally *Assistants at baseball games Pint-size After-school group “Great blue” bird Source of a hippie’s trip Marine mammal that floats on its back 6 11 14

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Morsel in a crunchy truffle Part of nearly every English word Tools for neatening lawns Spain plus Portugal, mostly Woman who wore a fig leaf Users’ payments Name hidden in “namely” *Long-leafed growth in a hanging pot Software coder, informally Arcade “coin” Attila’s mount Bali undergarment Arteryopening tube Starting phase DOWN 1 Knee-ankle connector Rabbits’ relatives Decorate

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“I’m not kidding!” *Big happening for TV advertisers Like a polo shirt They must be charged Sister city of Champaign, Illinois Christmas, in some carols Lava lamp lump Rocket’s trail Potato, for one Functions Proof of ownership Pre-K lesson Sufficiently skilled *Aftershave brand Lucy’s neighbor on “I Love Lucy” 39

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Answers to yesterday's puzzle

Over there, quaintly Close-fitting Unrefined person Contorts Vessel with a handle and spout Nonstick coating Baby shower or birthday Hind parts Good judgment Site for film info

Pub crawler’s drink Spot where fig leaves were worn Editor’s “Don’t change that” ’50s POTUS Vietnamese noodle soup