Universal Crossword August 18, 2025 Answers
By Zhouqin Burnikel
Editor: David Steinberg
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 18, 2025 is fully solved here with all 78 answers. We present the solutions in Across and Down sections, matched to the puzzle grid. Click on any clue to visit its answer page for additional solutions and usage data across crosswords.
Across
1.
Ladybug's marks
6.
Happy hour places
10.
Umami-enhancing additive
13.
Gold or silver
14.
Makes less intense
15.
Enjoyed a mochi donut, say
16.
Everlasting romantic feeling
18.
Affectionate touch
19.
Word before "bump" or "pump"
20.
Game with eagles
21.
Half of a colon
22.
"Don't be scared!"
24.
It's caught in letters 3-5 of 10-Down
28.
One-for-one trade
29.
Social media post that vanishes after 24 hours
31.
Org. that probes tax fraud
33.
Jazz legend James
34.
Overdraft penalty
35.
Writing utensil that may leak
37.
Feel the same
39.
Little doggy
40.
First perfect number
41.
Persian ___
42.
Indigo or henna
44.
Fund kept for minor expenses
47.
Prep school near Windsor
50.
FOMO or YOLO
51.
"Ready for business" sign
54.
It's caught in letters 3-6 of 36-Down
55.
"Hamilton" character Aaron
57.
"Dark Angel" star Jessica
58.
58-Down, informally
59.
Drink that might leave a mustache
62.
That, in Spanish
63.
Pasta paired with vodka sauce
64.
Riverside structure
65.
Hog heaven?
66.
Drink in a combo meal
67.
Tech support callers
Down
1.
Mark on a loafer
2.
Petting zoo equines
3.
Familiar saying
4.
Child's choo-choo
5.
___ Lanka
6.
It's caught in letters 7-11 of 16-Across
7.
Recently
8.
Crank (up)
9.
U-turn from NNW
10.
Sichuan bean curd dish with numbing heat
11.
House worker, for short
12.
Understand
14.
Award feats for multitalented stars
17.
Org. such as CARE
21.
"Spring forward" hrs.
23.
"Planet Money" network
25.
Made a choice
26.
Scouts ___ (org. with merit badges)
27.
Pastrami bread
30.
Weakens, in gamer-speak
32.
Flippant
35.
Flaky part of a quiche
36.
Overtime compensation
38.
Motley Crue or Twisted Sister
39.
Sugar and sweetie
40.
Resort with hot tubs
41.
OB-___
43.
"___-haw!"
45.
Kid in a stroller
46.
It's caught in letters 2-6 of 59-Across
48.
Not pretaped
49.
More virtuous
52.
Play-for-pay person
53.
Stops sleeping
56.
Sch. for future admirals
58.
"Definitely!"
59.
Navigation device for a geocacher
60.
Summer zodiac sign
61.
Annual shot target
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from August 18, 2025?
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 18, 2025 contains 78 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 39 Across clues and 39 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the August 18, 2025 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 78 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from August 18, 2025 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, 2025 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 18, 2025 was constructed by Zhouqin Burnikel and edited by David Steinberg.
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