Universal Crossword
ACROSS 1 Beginning of a new episode, often Qualifier that the K.C. Royals won in ’15
Fidget spinners, e.g. Meat safety concern British fellow What ebbs and flows *Line inspired by a scene? (Note this answer’s last 4 letters) Graph line “Just kidding!” It may lead to a call in poker
Place for a pinch *Wagner piece played at weddings (Last 5 letters)
Future ferns “In ___ of gifts ...” Swirly snack cake Of hearing Soup often served with bean sprouts ’80s sitcom character from Melmac Blessing
... or, read differently, a theme hint “Boom
Boom ___” (Black Eyed Peas song) 5/24
Dairy farm sound
Tricks
In this spot Greek letters that sound like a flower Beautifies *“The Thinker” sculptor (Last 4 letters) Dandelions’ supports Gives for a time
TikTok or Spotify Pro-vegan org.
*Warrants a “TMI”
(Last 4 letters) Speed skater Jackson Bunch of quail
Olympic blades
Minor criticism
“Ah, OK” Button for beginning a video game DOWN
1 Rider’s strap 2 Repeat ... peat ... peat Layer of paint
PC key under X Midwestern capital that shares no letters with its state Pungent Tibetan capital
Oasis drinker 40 41 42
44 46
51 53 56 57 60 61 62
63 64 4 5 6 7
Answers to yesterday’s puzzle
It’s a Miracle 9 10 12 15 17 22 23
24 25 29
30 31 5/23
Place to get mud on your face ... in a good way House that needs work Farewell that’s bid Some transition from sitting to standing Chevy SUV Orator’s platform Iconic chef Julia
Dude Scottish group Something fake
Water ___ (aquatic sport)
“Never mind”
Intros to many videos? Manipulate Hi-___ monitor 33 34
36 37 41 43 44 45
46
47 48 50 54 57 58
Tuba, e.g. Is behind financially Icky
Depose “Dear”
You or me Totals up China as a whole? Colorado ski town Wombs Tolkien creatures with pointy ears “Superman” actor Christopher How a Reuben is served
Word before “rug” or “map” Certain research reviewer “Hey,” in the library Kimono sash Well-chosen