Universal Crossword

ACROSS 1 Enormous

5 Helvetica or Calibri Slowly move (along) ___-bitty Declares NYC neighborhood by Little Italy *Put some bucks on the Bucks, maybe Calming of diplomatic tensions Turns bad “Glee” actress Michele ___ legs Start a remote work session, say *Oscar nominee for “Network” Flow (from) Occupied a booth Spinning “Looney Tunes” character, for short Cannabis variety David’s role on “Friends” *Cover that gets plugged in Guthrie of folk Travel in a catamaran Sen.’s counterpart Drenched Some have beginner’s luck 9

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17 *Process by which a neutron might become a proton Colombian street food Sore Slump Alternative to Budget Heads out Engender public controversy, or a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue’s answer Muppet with a dog named Tango Played a role Notable periods Property claim Emotive performers Resident of Orkney, e.g. DOWN

1 Special guest, for short Falcons or Hawks, on a scoreboard Person who’s focused while staring into space? Titan of industry Crazes Egg cells Virtuous Rough woolen fabric 56 57 58

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“Do I have your permission?”

___ game (pitcher’s feat) Shout from the stands “Greetings, pardner” Wild guesses Sicilian volcano Allow Largest city in the Cornhusker State Must have, or must-haves Rake in Over-top connector? Wharton deg. ___ the Elder (Roman author) Multipart story’s path Brew, as tea Active 24/7 Three-___ sloth 58 61

Lager’s relative Wildfire prevention spot, e.g., for short Thompson of “Westworld” Ocean motion Corrupting gifts Coffee Meets ___ (dating app) Romaine danger Feature of many parties and crosswords Good potential partner Unsettled feeling Contributes Band that’s also a sleep acronym East Asian “way” Guess: Abbr.

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