Universal Crossword

ACROSS

1 Past the deadline “Just the opposite,” nonverbally “The ___ is up!”

It might read “Happy Birthday!” Soccer star Sullivan Mountain lion *Feline that enjoys the yard, say “And make it snappy!” To the ___ degree Pesticide in a 1972 EPA ban Whistler in the kitchen Appear that way Having three dimensions *DEN and SEA, for two Sauce made with chocolate and chiles Taproom selections Genre for Common and Noname “Not in a million years!” “2 funny” Atlanta university Mature, like fine wine Sleeveless top, for short Atlas pages *Scarce 5 9 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 25 27 30 32 33 34

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Get clean, with “up” ___ crackers (s’mores ingredients) “The Price Is Right” game Like Alan Turing and Alvin Ailey Veiled promise? Curtain holders Crafty press agent, or a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue’s answer Hockey Hall of Famer Willie Voice actress Strong of “Rugrats” Brazilian dance More, in Spanish Crunchy BBQ side dish

Skin treatment at a spa DOWN

1 Detroit NFL team Like sharp pain Give to the church “The Low ___ Theory” (A Tribe Called Quest album) Bump on a toad

LLC relative

Confidentiality contract, for short Give them a break! The smallest amount “You have my attention” Look gobsmacked Of the highest level, informally Backyard cookout spot Wrestling room stench “... you get the gist”: Abbr. Stallion or rooster ___ Islands (country in Oceania) Early tourney round Buckingham ___ Secret stealer 34 36

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Particularly large plants Declares invalid “Pass” Early life forms? Poet Angelou Emceeing partners Tightly packed Vowelless cluck “Zounds!” “Another card, please” Pueblo brick Word before “compass” or “duty” Teen’s big dance Chew like a beaver Buddy Savings plan letters Mushroom part that may be stuffed

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