Universal Crossword December 21, 2025 Answers
By Matthew Luter
Editor: David Steinberg
The Universal Crossword crossword published on December 21, 2025 has 72 clues and we've solved every one. Browse the answers below, organised by Across and Down sections. The interactive grid highlights clue positions on hover, making it easy to navigate between the grid and clue lists.
Across
1.
Thin skin?
7.
Padre's sister
10.
Umami enhancer
13.
"Sleeping Beauty" villain whose name means "doing evil"
15.
Sailor's greeting
17.
Signature song for Oscar the Grouch
18.
Mediocre
19.
Actress Zellweger
20.
Buffalo's lake
21.
Mild oath
22.
Muppet who insists that Rocco is a rock
24.
Insult
26.
"The Raven" poet
27.
Oom-___ (tuba sound)
30.
Result of jumping the gun
33.
Sustainable lodging
35.
Trade duty
37.
Pan who refused to grow up
38.
Seth, to Adam
40.
Video store category
41.
Homes for nuns
43.
Hall and Oates hit that warned "Watch out, boy, she'll chew you up"
45.
Phrase that invites nays
47.
1 of 100 in D.C.
48.
___-cone
49.
Dubai's nation, for short
50.
Helical shape
52.
Leslie ___ Jr. of "Hamilton"
54.
Lymph ___
56.
Repeated jazzy riffs
60.
Wane
61.
Put one's head down and get the work done
63.
Writer James whose surname is hidden in "village elder"
64.
"Hear what I'm saying!"
65.
Summer hours in NYC
66.
Jabber on
67.
Feature of a cross-generational friendship
Down
1.
Leader in the 49-Across
2.
Connecticut university
3.
North Carolina university
4.
Anti-flood structure
5.
Chaka Khan hit with an amorous title
6.
Morse code click
7.
Sad emoji feature
8.
Not outdoors
9.
Nonbeliever
10.
Pulverize, as potatoes
11.
They help detectives get on the right tracks
12.
Get away with no punishment
14.
Some Louisianans
16.
Oxen connector
23.
Yoga surface
25.
Joining the crowd?
27.
Salt-N-___ (rap trio)
28.
Wrapper for an injured wrist
29.
Quick to feel passionate
31.
Instant replay tech
32.
Vicinity
34.
Pro wrestler who encourages heckling
36.
Plant with spores
39.
Coming into being
42.
Adorned with sequins
44.
"The Matrix" hero
46.
Illinois city symbolizing Middle America
48.
Piece of furniture in a family room
51.
Foamy coffee drink
53.
___-cute (rom-com trope)
55.
Hockey puck's shape
57.
Pioneer in synthesizers
58.
Mountain lion
59.
Bit of a process
62.
Org. that employs narcs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from December 21, 2025?
The Universal Crossword crossword from December 21, 2025 contains 72 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 37 Across clues and 35 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the December 21, 2025 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 72 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from December 21, 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 December 21, 2025 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from December 21, 2025 was constructed by Matthew Luter and edited by David Steinberg.
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