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 48

“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

62 63 66 67 68

69 70

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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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48

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55

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64 65

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