Universal Crossword

ACROSS

1 Hits the mall 6 “If you ask me ...” in a text 9 Elects (to) 13 Big name in skin care 14 Browser subwindows 16 Vicinity 17 Eggproducing organ 18 *Personal motive (note the first word in each starred clue’s answer) 20 John of the original “SNL” cast 22 Alex Morgan’s Olympic soccer team 23 Peter Parker’s best friend 24 Reroutes 26 Interpersonal sensitivity 28 *Miner’s warning cry 32 The ___ less traveled 33 Crop with lab-altered DNA 34 Blank out? 36 “Si,” in French 37 Hollywood icon West 38 Notes after mis 39 Tommy Pickles’ dad on “Rugrats” 41 Villainous smile 43 Noodle topper? 44 Commotions 45 *“Is that hard to fathom or what?!” 48 49 50 51 53

Not even ajar Turn of ___ Bowl over Wizard “Don’t keep us in suspense” *Broughtfrom-home meal

One of the “CSI” cities “My Way” memoirist Paul Seize, like a car Sour cream and ___ chips Attentiongetting sound Drop a dime (on) Sci-fi writer Jules DOWN 1 Hoity-toity type Bee’s home Oblong circle Looked over carefully Verbally greets someone “Ya got the wrong guy!” Apt-sounding name for an Apple salesman? Dense, in a way Rowboat propeller William and Harry’s mom, familiarly Basic belief Org. that helps adolescents make wise choices 2 3 4 11 12

What a flare may mean They might be mistaken for crocs Budapest’s country However briefly?

In the style of Natural hairstyle, for short Outstanding papers? What might be issued to fair-weather fans? Data analyst’s colorful diagram English prep school Relating to the mind Bias-free opportunity Put to good ___ 43 44 46 52 54

Answers to yesterday's puzzle

Yves’ drops? “What?” Wrinkle, e.g. Who’s on first? RussianAmerican sci-fi great “... seven ___ a swimming ...” “Don’t waste a second!” Mean dog City sewer, for the Ninja Turtles “That’s my cue!” Pitchfork prong Barbie’s “Euphoria” character Tax prep pro