Universal Crossword
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Unexpected win
This instant Tijuana’s peninsula, informally Authorized substitute The “A” in UAE
Bad day for Caesar Uvula’s location (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 4)
Beds that aren’t luxurious Reason for couples therapy (... first 3 letters + last 3) Digital communication, for short? Martial arts masters Guess ___? (board game) Diplomatic delicacy What’s left at the end of a meal?
Sioux City’s state
Clog or wedge Lubricate Certain American employee
(... first 3 letters
+ last 2)
“Old MacDonald” refrain
Work, like a bar 5/17
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Word after “baking” or before “bread” Young ’un Hurt badly Maritime distress call Cure-all Madre’s brother “Death on the Nile” author (... first 4 letters + last 1) Hunter’s attire, briefly Impossible to change, or like 17-, 20-, 39- and 56-Across? At least once Orangenosed muppet Repairs Some wines Key by the space bar Wipe away
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FedEx rival Event with teen royalty? Den fixture with cushions Actor in a crowd Keyboard whiz
Simba’s mate Taken by mouth Lightbulb units
Teeth bordering canines Photoshop maker
Martial artist in 2020’s “Mulan”
Rock Out!
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5/16
Beasts of burden
Hat worn in Paris “Finally!” Gibson garnish
One of six for Henry VIII Colorful Hindu festival
Injury, to a 45-Across Have a conversation Spiritual emblem
They stir things up Volcano known as Vulcan’s chimney Neighbor of Vietnam Ctrl+Z
Grps. involved with Scholastic Book Fairs Illegal liquor
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Add to a photo, perhaps Provoke playfully Longdistance lover’s query Indiana baller
Source of mescal and tequila Appointed Train along the Northeast Corridor Furry, aquatic frolicker
Web page code Hilarious person Gaels’ Division I college Partner of “odds” Language suffix