Universal Crossword April 5, 2022 Answers

1. He was slain by Cain 5. Chowed down 8. Apt-sounding surname for a child 12. Odd 14. Lenovo competitor 15. *Went separate ways 17. Smooth transitions 18. Mocked 20. Pen ___ (distant correspondent) 21. Avoid, as an issue 23. Ocean State sch. 24. *Packer's status before moving? 28. Makeup of some muffins 29. "The Color Purple" Pulitzer winner Walker 30. Response to "Am not!" 31. *Captain Kirk's conveyance 35. Starts a poker pot 36. Word after "puff" or "puzzle" 37. X's, to Athena 38. *Holds out 43. Treat, as leather 44. First sound in "GIF," some say 45. Bathroom, in Bath 46. Vexing 48. Remained in hiding 51. Is serious, or a hint to the end of each starred clue's answer 54. "Jane ___" 55. Leave, like a crowd after a show 56. Totally exhausted 57. Big name in jewelry 58. Renders speechless

1. Become visible 2. Snoopy, e.g. 3. Pale color that's French for "unbleached" 4. Renaissance Faire instrument 5. Abet's partner in crime 6. Tic-___-toe 7. Like a sensual novel 8. Done for 9. "___ Has Cheezburger?" (early meme) 10. Bedside glass fillers 11. Like some boards and markers 13. Paul dubbed the "Thomas Edison of music" 16. Singer ___ J. Blige 17. Beach lotion letters 19. Ankylosaurus or iguanodon, informally 21. Church camp? 22. Bit of protection for a Rollerblader 25. Simplifies 26. Golden or pale drinks 27. Martini ingredient 28. Fleeting 30. Curved paths 31. Safe and sound 32. Dirty look 33. Wrestling venue 34. Street crosser, for short 35. Theater opening? 38. ___ Club (warehouse store chain) 39. Alex who hosted 37 seasons of "Jeopardy!" 40. Legal threat 41. Chickens' perches 42. Cut, as grass 44. Perfected 47. Ramirez who portrayed Dr. Callie Torres 48. Like an exciting party 49. Taylor-Joy of "The Queen's Gambit" 50. Cartoony cry of pain 52. Actress Thurman 53. Plant or mole