Universal Crossword August 5, 2022 Answers
By Evan Mahnken
Editor: Amanda Rafkin
We've gathered the full set of 78 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from August 5, 2022. The puzzle solution is shown in our interactive grid above, and each clue is listed below with its answer. Click through for detailed breakdowns of individual clues and their crossword history.
Across
1.
Fiscal bigwig
4.
Love to pieces
9.
Intel-gathering mission
14.
Place to go in London?
15.
Car part used on a rainy day
16.
Get hitched in Vegas, say
17.
Sixteenth prez
18.
*Summer theme park attractions
20.
Knighted folks
22.
File format that's often mispronounced
23.
Inventor's goal
24.
*Researchers on track to be profs
26.
Enjoyed some pad thai
27.
Tender cut of pork
28.
"Deep Rock Galactic" resource
29.
Bestie
32.
Seattle has the only zero-carbon one in the world
34.
Big ol' nerd
36.
Romantic partner
37.
*Bed coverings that are unfit for a king?
40.
Diamond specialists?
41.
"... ish"
42.
Units of land
43.
Total jerk
44.
Whopper
45.
Messy person
46.
Body part with a hammer, anvil and stirrup
47.
*Movies, books, paintings, etc.
51.
___ Fire (indie rock band)
54.
Samosa morsel
55.
Big jump
56.
Cloud storage option whose apps are featured at the ends of the starred clues' answers
59.
Like dry wit
60.
Author Zola
61.
Not serious
62.
Part of the psyche
63.
Great ___ (big dogs)
64.
Disparaging
65.
Kylo ___
Down
1.
Hold tightly
2.
One-named model known for romance novel covers
3.
Hits snooze too many times
4.
"That kitten is SO cute"
5.
___ Alley (wizards' shopping hub)
6.
Vision-related
7.
Coral ___ (home to 25% of all marine life)
8.
Screw up
9.
Sympathize
10.
Best of the best
11.
A cryptographer might crack one
12.
Neon sign word
13.
Twitter headquarters?
19.
L.A.'s WNBA team
21.
They might be skipped
25.
Conservationist Fossey
28.
"Milk's favorite cookie"
29.
Person who buys hops
30.
Destiny
31.
Hullabaloo
32.
Color similar to teal
33.
Captain Morgan products
34.
Like a bad situation
35.
Lb. parts
36.
"Just act natural!"
38.
Evening party
39.
50%
44.
Punch bowl utensils
45.
Fended (off)
46.
"Bald" bird
47.
Garment that protects against splatter
48.
Japanese energy healing
49.
Simpson with a blue beehive hairstyle
50.
Watch secretly
51.
Like some wine or cheese
52.
Tomato variety
53.
"Heads or tails" item
57.
Uses a turntable
58.
Optometrist's organ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from August 5, 2022?
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 5, 2022 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, 2022 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 78 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from August 5, 2022 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, 2022 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from August 5, 2022 was constructed by Evan Mahnken and edited by Amanda Rafkin.
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