Universal Crossword

ACROSS 1 Swabs the deck Throw away Amaze “That’s my cue!”

Cry audibly African country where W.E.B. Du Bois lived Sushi bites made with crab and avocado Titillating Tracy’s mom in “Hairspray” Baby fox DEA agent, e.g.

Shut down Filthy abode Popular dances of the Jeffersonian Era Driver among movie stars? No. on a business card Tomato type “Julius Caesar” costume Microphone holder Fairy-___ romance Garlands on a King Kamehameha statue Daisy Ridley’s “Star Wars” role Glasgow resident Southern rock band fronted by Brittany Howard 5 9 13

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“Don’t think so!” ___ Talks GPS suggestion: Abbr. O.J. trial judge Lance Senior follower? Prepares to suntan, say Home of the U.S. Air Force Academy Word after “bread” or “butter” Jai ___ Buddies Sunni or Shia, e.g. Root beer, for one Rotisserie component DOWN

1 Rats’ smaller kin “Squad” member Ilhan Horseback sport Foul mood Monetary worth of an opinion? What Moana used to steer her boat Opposite/ hypotenuse, in trig Mini burger “Billions” channel, for short Makes boastful insults Totally dark Mean-spirited

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Exam season job Minnie Mouse’s dog Baby photographer Geddes Nutritional plan Brewing vessel Golden calf, e.g. Anger management candidate Message service linked to YouTube Car or clock feature A whole bunch of, informally Succulent used in lotion In proximity to Depressing sci-fi setting UFO passengers 43 47 48 49 50 51 56 58

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Stephen Colbert specialty Test version of software Sneaker brand with a three-stripe logo Claimant to the throne Minor shaving cuts Make reparations Unaccompanied Parts to gloss over? Flip out Unattractivesounding fruit (Hey, you!) Frequently, in poetry Down in the dumps

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