Universal Crossword

ACROSS 1 Sleeps in nature Fedora, e.g. Shopping vehicle “Hello” singer Cookie with a wasabi flavor in China Leisurely Flowery words in a Danielle Steel book? Conclusions Follow, as a rule Feel remorse for Used a treadmill ___-tac-toe Bucket o’ Soldiers contents, in “Toy Story” Characters in a Michael Crichton book? Coll. teacher O’er there Rap/fashion icon Lil ___ X Pushes, like a parent’s limits Bug expert? River through Tuscany Possesses Write hurriedly June 30, but not June 31 Quidditch and others? Louis of fashion 6 9

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Steering implement with a blade Have a hero, say?

Red Roof ___ (hotel chain) Alan of “Marriage Story” Alternative to Marshalls Mixing up the Bronte sisters and others? Approximately 2.2 lb. Showdown for honor Like Guinness Hearty bowlful “Naughty!” syllable Vague quantity of salt

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1 Train part

2 Fuss

3 Keepsakes

4 Word after “birth” or “meal” Shipping label words Cultivate some crops British singer Parks Leaf holder that’s steeped Sch. north of Denver They’re set in clock apps Go ___ (start behaving erratically) 54 55 56 58 60 65 66 67 68 69 70 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 18 19 23

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30 31 36 38 40 12-year-old, e.g. Small winning margin in softball Former Gary Sinise forensic drama Fitness fanatic

At full attention Lot size unit Money execs Enthusiastic agreement “Maybe even less!” Wearing bedtime apparel Christmassy temp workers Ma who once left a $2.5 million cello in a taxi Sunscreen target 41

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Nickname that might drop “Henri” Take a break Unexcitable Old Russian monarchs Hyped TV event

Cry that stops filming “A bit of expert advice ...” VapoRub brand Not on, as a lamp Largest city in Story County, Iowa Indian wrap Female hedgehog or hog Kind or sort “Stop loading this site” key Sound to stop sounds

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