Universal Crossword
ACROSS 1 Direction not used in U.S. state names Wild guess Mind the ___ (subway station warning) Hieroglyphic snakes Sparkly headwear Pine branch hanger
Skin care product
“All finished” Nay’s opposite “Dancing Queen” group Country side “I’m open to questions!” Spoke at greath length The “O” of REO Speed Wagon
Skin care product Super cool Hole in the wall where you may pick up a check? “Aw, shucks” Regarding Argument’s foundation Comparison connector Radar gun measure: Abbr.
Victors’ shout
London : Underground :: Paris : ___ Skin care product 5 9
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Wood used for some decks
Float with the current Improv-style word game Compose music, say Fingernail job, briefly Do some darning Races, as an engine Supermarket section where you won’t find this puzzle’s products Kimono sashes SuperFacebook’s parent company Chum
Feel bad for Sound akin to a tap on the shoulder DOWN 1 Low-stress course
Fire remnants “We were just talking about you!” Airport screening org.
Remain passive “Cheerio!” “We ___ the Champions” Caribbean island that became a republic in 2021 They’re given at bedtime 42 46 49 50 51 54
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Answers to yesterday’s puzzle
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Gothic writer Rice
Fellow citizen Big band instruments? Largely obsolete storage format Amusingly indecent Dark gem Voice above tenor
Bird associated with spring ___ buddy (BFF) Shakespearean king Casino game with balls First part of many email addresses Road trip game
Seek attention from, as a pet might 34 35 38
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Strengthened
Bluish hue on a certain duck Judge’s issuance News shows and such, with “the” Indelicate “That ’70s Show” actress Roberts
“Will you
___ me?” Pants supporters React to heat, say Something to harvest McEntire of country Catcher’s catcher Boxer/poet Muhammad One causing trouble