Universal Crossword August 16, 2020 Answers
By Kevin Christian and Andrea Carla Michaels
Editor: David Steinberg
We've solved all 78 clues from the Universal Crossword crossword published on August 16, 2020. The full solution is presented below with an interactive grid and sorted clue lists. Each answer links to a comprehensive page showing confidence ratings, similar clues, and crossword history.
Across
1.
Fruity bread spread
4.
Protective cover
8.
Sacred songs
14.
Actress Mendes or Longoria
15.
Cracked open?
16.
"What a long day!"
17.
Cry that rhymes with "squeak"
18.
Tight grip on a mare's hair?
20.
Before Uncle Sam's cut
22.
Heisman Trophy winner Flutie
23.
Dream sleep acronym
24.
Girl or mule of song
25.
In a desperate manner
27.
"A Boeing 747 contains about 6 million parts," e.g.?
30.
Fireworks reactions
33.
"___, two, three, four!" (marching shout)
34.
Rescue squad VIP
35.
"We don't have an agreement"
37.
Bounce a basketball
40.
Indonesia's capital
41.
Present something convincingly
42.
Group of whales
43.
Take in takeout, say
44.
Bug repellent ingredient
45.
Part of a window in baby Archie's nursery?
48.
Voices an objection
50.
Scepter topper
51.
NBA great Erving's nickname
54.
Lead-in to "serif"
55.
Stuck-up
58.
Growing sugar?
61.
"What's the ___?" ("Why bother?")
62.
Burning intensely
63.
Call, as a cab
64.
Bit of ink
65.
Take the plunge?
66.
Annual athletic award
67.
___ Lanka
Down
1.
U.S. Army vehicle
2.
Affirm confidently
3.
Rakes in the big dough
4.
One may be steamed in a corn husk
5.
"Stronger than dirt" cleanser
6.
Scampered away
7.
Emulate a psychic
8.
Excite, as curiosity
9.
Sneer to be wiped off
10.
Nickname for an honest man?
11.
Creepy look
12.
Puzzle with dead ends
13.
Part of a dandelion
19.
Put into pigeonholes
21.
Souvenir from the beach?
25.
Title for Julie Andrews or Judi Dench
26.
"Star Wars" saga sage
27.
Advanced degs.
28.
Drew in
29.
Pool table cover
31.
In this area
32.
Fallen angel
35.
Nothing, slangily
36.
"Better ___ than never"
38.
Ran together, as colors
39.
Like small Halloween candy
40.
Prides' companions
42.
Jaguar competitor
45.
Ladder level
46.
Feeling friendless
47.
Whiz
49.
Impressionist Edouard
51.
Pull along
52.
Broccoli ___
53.
Abandon at the altar
55.
Barbershop sound
56.
Peter the Great, e.g.
57.
Sasquatch relative?
59.
Caught a glimpse of
60.
Some toy batteries
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How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from August 16, 2020?
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 16, 2020 contains 78 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 38 Across clues and 40 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the August 16, 2020 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 78 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from August 16, 2020 are listed on this page. You can browse answers by Across and Down directions, or click on any clue to see a detailed breakdown with alternative solutions and appearances in other crossword puzzles.
Who created the August 16, 2020 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 16, 2020 was constructed by Kevin Christian and Andrea Carla Michaels and edited by David Steinberg.
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