Universal Crossword
ACROSS 1 Cleanser target Ungraceful people Trial runs Least great Great Lake, in volume Fingerprint, say Force into action “Hello, it’s me,” maybe? Lessen Get ready to beg for mercy Horse’s morsel 1/640 of a square mile What pants ought to do, at minimum? Dressed for graduation Spanish house Appear Well-off Graceful spirit Sick child’s need, briefly Tail or paw? Where to kiss the Blarney Stone: Abbr. Hawaiian hello Polynesian dance Get well Three squared GIF or TGIF Do some careful ironing? 5
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Name hidden in “Yale College” Period of cultural history Beyond annoyed Wall recess for a statue Humble athlete’s award concealment site? Ancient Mexican “I saw ___ sitting on a seesaw” The second “D” in DVD Rope for catching cattle Fender flaw Girl Scout’s diagonal band DOWN 1 Collection of cards Persian Gulf nation Make upset AT&T, e.g. Mo. to carve a pumpkin In the manner of Commotion Start to attack Madre’s sister Diplomat’s home Extraterrestrial being Fish named for its “four-sided” fins 56 57 61 63 66 67 68 69
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Icy weather Untidy one CBD relative Aloe ___ “Ethan Frome” author Wharton Toward the dawn “Como ___ usted?” Nickname for Eleanor Hooks up again PC’s “brain” Approved for Muslim consumption Address a deity Captain’s place on a ship Walking stick
Zip or zoom Temporary snags Fast cars 48 50 51
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“... ___ he drove out of sight” (“A Visit From St. Nicholas”) Train transit “Road” in Venice Early computer therapist Shaped like a rainbow Stop for a moment Continent that the Silk Road crossed Nickname for Theresa Draw on metal Earth-friendly prefix Frying vessel Word before “corners” or “costs”