Universal Crossword

ACROSS 1 Kidder in “Superman” films

Bonobo and orangutan “The Talk” network

“Me! Me!” Obtain fraudulently “The Lord of the Rings” humanoid ABBA, for instance Salmon

___ (sushi choice) Round Dutch cheese Horseshoe’s place

Toy vehicle with a handle Half a Worcestershire sauce duo

“The Simpsons” block? Tail off Common deg. for a CEO

___ next door Athlete who uses irons Common deg. for a professor “Quickly!” Facetious nickname for a singular couple Former Giant Chris (SEEN anagram) Female chicken Reindeer part Anesthetize 7 11

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“Catch you later!” Ballpoint filler

Round of buckpassing

Did a basic dog trick Flood preventer Japanese noodle

They may be bridged or filled

Ruckus

“I’m not done,” or a hint to both words in 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across? Carp in a garden pond Muslim prayer leader Strongly opposed (to) Call a halt to “Awkwafina Is ___ From Queens” Clears all data from DOWN

1 Boggy ground 2 What Ritalin treats: Abbr. Color associated with Queen Charlotte Super easy answer

One could be titled

“To a Tee” Reggae’s Peter

Loathe Messy dessert battle 49 50 54 56 57 59

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National Mall tree

Criticize harshly Short-legged dog

Witch’s ride “Don’t make a ___!”

N.Y. nightclub in a Manilow song “Finally ...” City north of Des Moines Chicago airport They’re often cracked before breakfast Brought into being

Dudes’ embrace Possible meaning of “Meow!”

Bill signer’s need

Game with no opponent 38 39 41

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Congregant’s reply

Free lunch at the office, e.g.

Major celebrity Small bills Land, like a fish

Actress Neuwirth Lively on TV? Pretended to have feelings for

Shun Poppa’s partner, perhaps Choreographer de Mille Miles away (Hey, you!) Spike Lee’s “___ Gotta Have It” Mopey music genre “___ run out of ideas”

Answers to yesterday’s puzzle