Universal Crossword August 5, 2021 Answers
By Drew Schmenner
Editor: David Steinberg
The Universal Crossword puzzle for August 5, 2021 featured 78 clues. We've solved them all and listed every answer below, organised into Across and Down sections when grid information is available. Click through to any clue for a deeper dive into possible solutions.
Across
1.
Prepares, as a table
5.
Popular corn chip
10.
Bench press muscles, for short
14.
Complain
15.
Ancient fabulist
16.
___ year (2024, for one)
17.
Solo at the Met
18.
Grannies
19.
Actress Hathaway
20.
Movement that empowered African American creators (Hint: Unscramble this answer's last word and think "Toronto")
22.
Vacuum brand
23.
Piglet's milk source
24.
Like many hippies' shirts
26.
Degree within "in the end"
28.
Jeopardy
31.
In the style of
32.
Fa follower
33.
Tasks assigned at a meeting (... "New York")
38.
Kermit, famously
40.
Annoy
41.
Physical, for one
42.
One doesn't work in a calm environment (... "Chicago")
47.
Virtuoso
48.
___ Jordan sneakers
49.
"That hurts!"
50.
Relay race section
51.
They come with a kids' menu
55.
"War and Peace," e.g.
57.
Damages
58.
Interstate oasis (... "Washington")
63.
___ mater
64.
Ragu competitor
65.
Certain pop star
66.
Casino machine
67.
Yo-Yo Ma's instrument
68.
Head ___ heels
69.
Bronte heroine Jane
70.
Shower with too many gifts, say
71.
FedExed
Down
1.
Scrape covering
2.
Apt name for a sandwich lover?
3.
Event requiring goggles, a helmet and running shoes
4.
"The final frontier"
5.
Zealous supporter
6.
Raise, as children
7.
"___ She Lovely" (Stevie Wonder classic)
8.
Maid of honor's duty
9.
Photo ___ (media events)
10.
Toddlers' get-together
11.
So, so tiny
12.
White water boat
13.
Go on a shopping spree
21.
Tech journalist Swisher
22.
Place to buy a hero
25.
Novelist McEwan
26.
(Don't watch this in the office)
27.
Singer Amos
29.
Mix around
30.
Vanessa of "The Crown"
34.
"___ dokie!"
35.
"$#@!," e.g.
36.
Colt's mom
37.
Skyline obscurer
39.
Greeting Down Under
43.
Uncles, in Oaxaca
44.
Large coffee vessel
45.
"That crossed the line"
46.
"Return of the Jedi" furball
51.
Pursue
52.
Campaign event
53.
Knight's protection
54.
___ throat
56.
Precursor to Windows
59.
Move, in real estate parlance
60.
Wrinkly tangelo
61.
Word before "timer" or "thermometer"
62.
Dividing line?
64.
IBM products that ran 56-Down
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from August 5, 2021?
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 5, 2021 contains 78 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 39 Across clues and 39 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the August 5, 2021 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 78 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from August 5, 2021 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 5, 2021 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 5, 2021 was constructed by Drew Schmenner and edited by David Steinberg.
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