Universal Crossword August 18, 2023 Answers
By Susan Gelfand
Editor: Kelsey Dixon
This page contains the complete solution to the Universal Crossword crossword puzzle from August 18, 2023, with all 76 clues answered. Each answer links to a detailed breakdown showing alternative solutions, confidence ratings, and appearances in other crossword publications.
Across
1.
Sings without words
5.
Put coins into, like a parking meter
8.
Paltry
12.
Underway
14.
Ready for business
16.
Blue hue
17.
--- code
18.
Puerto ___
19.
Many "Sister Act" characters
20.
Financial professional who specializes in government levies
23.
Cleaning cloth
25.
Knotted neckwear
26.
Facial hair for Jafar or Tony Stark
27.
Dodged
29.
Lacking color
30.
Make a mistake
31.
Athlete who does axels
35.
"Frozen" reindeer
36.
Crew's control?
37.
Colored part of the eye
41.
Expert in helping patients form healthy eating habits
46.
Pop star Grande, to fans
49.
Word after "pepper" or "coffee"
50.
"To Sir, With Love" actor Poitier
51.
Film genre with love and laughter
53.
Move merchandise
55.
"Golly!"
56.
Attempts at achieving something that satisfies everyone ... or what 20-, 31- and 41-Across are, in their own ways
59.
Stench
60.
Slack-jawed
61.
Helvetica alternative
64.
What yeast makes bread do
65.
Shredded
66.
Olympic gold medalist Comaneci
67.
Broadway backdrops
68.
Cabernet color
69.
Certain hair salon offering
Down
1.
Denver omelet ingredient
2.
Vehicle for an E.T.
3.
Monthly housing payment, for some
4.
Nickname for Chicago rapper Chief Keef
5.
Compel
6.
Sweeping sagas
7.
Geometric art style of the 1920s
8.
Stingray relative
9.
Think of as similar
10.
Marathon participant
11.
Holiday with egg hunts
13.
Smartphone typist
15.
Part of a Snickers bar
21.
Helper
22.
Zilch
23.
Whistle blowers
24.
Hebrew for "spring"
28.
Country duo Brooks & ___
29.
Witch's blemish
32.
Excel command
33.
"Cobra ___" (TV sequel to the "Karate Kid" films)
34.
Orange peel
38.
Like some expensive seats at a boxing match
39.
"Got it"
40.
Eye affliction
42.
Atop
43.
Male meower
44.
"Confessions of a Shopaholic" star Fisher
45.
Lubricant container
46.
Shady spots
47.
Band assistant
48.
"You're not making sense"
52.
Gives a hoot
53.
Sound from a sleeper
54.
Urged (on)
57.
"The Rite of Spring" composer Stravinsky
58.
Golf hazard
62.
Tire filler
63.
On the ___ (fleeing)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from August 18, 2023?
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 18, 2023 contains 76 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 37 Across clues and 39 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the August 18, 2023 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 76 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from August 18, 2023 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 18, 2023 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 18, 2023 was constructed by Susan Gelfand and edited by Kelsey Dixon.
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