Universal Crossword
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German capital, once Silent assent Online birthday greeting Wicked, as instincts Kitchenware brand
Key without sharps or flats Patron of stone bridge builders? Win-win Most narcissistic “Oh, really?” Most favorably Patron of dermatologists?
Scary sound Incoming flight info Country in a Springsteen title, briefly Pittsburgh-toBaltimore dir. Popcorn accompaniment, often Omelet ingredient Mini-___ (small stores) “Thanks a million for all that help,” and a theme hint Goalies’ face coverings Slide down the slopes Game cubes Trojans of the NCAA 5 8
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Nonverbal communication, for short? What fills a sleeve
Yoga accessory Patron of plane traffic controllers? Wards off
It’s at the end of a 52-Across Freezer container Yearning (for) Patron of people writing with quill pens? Chocolaty cereal “Science Guy” Bill French money Contract conditions
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Bit of horse food Hush-hush org. Chutzpah Pitcher’s aim? Farm team Prescribed amounts Moody music genre
Tennis star Marin whose surname is a palindrome “Later, maybe?” Most optimistic
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Gets ready to go out, maybe
Those opposed 24 cans of beer, often Disco ___ (“The Simpsons” character) Muscles below pecs Also Alternative to a metal detector Novelist Hoag Get older Totally fine Accelerator, informally Also
One may rate an app Reggae relative
Hung out? Circle’s center, in a variation of duck, duck, goose
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Actor/dancer Fred
Hot Wheels toy
Visitors from afar, briefly Gulps from a flask
D.C. fundraising org.
Unkind It might get lost in translation Binary type of question Little ones Texter’s signoff They’re saved on cellphones: Abbr. Lightweight boxer? Metallic resource Haul from behind