Universal Crossword December 24, 2019 Answers
By Maryellen Uthlaut
Editor: David Steinberg
We've solved all 78 clues from the Universal Crossword crossword published on December 24, 2019. The full solution is presented below with an interactive grid and sorted clue lists. Each answer links to a comprehensive page showing confidence ratings, similar clues, and crossword history.
Across
1.
Many a University of Aberdeen student
5.
Complete a course?
8.
Where charity begins
14.
"Howdy, sailor!"
15.
Do damage to
16.
Very annoyed
17.
Cold tomato soup
19.
Cutting back
20.
Anastasia ___ (lead role in "Fifty Shades of Grey")
21.
Like sour grapes
23.
Directly, directionally
24.
Cheerleader's energy
26.
No longer outstanding
28.
Tennis contest
32.
They see the glass half full
37.
One receiving many calls at work
39.
Soldier on guard
40.
A melon grows on one
41.
Dolphin relative
43.
Composer Satie
44.
Amount consumed
46.
Individually distinct
48.
Self-absorbed sort
50.
They may be vain
51.
John Candy's old show, familiarly
52.
Archie Manning's youngest
54.
Go gray
57.
"Howdy!"
59.
Ancient prophet
64.
Entree with a filling
66.
Quickly, or what rows 3, 6 and 10 do?
68.
Michelle or Barack, for Malia
69.
Like chili peppers
70.
Zebra's mother
71.
"... in a one-horse open ___"
72.
Positive reply
73.
City by Lake Erie's south shore
Down
1.
Hangs loose
2.
Informal talk
3.
Flow like molasses
4.
Key in
5.
Host
6.
"That feels good!"
7.
Pace slower than a canter
8.
Estimates a price for
9.
Late afternoon break
10.
She/___ pronouns
11.
"Ars Amatoria" poet
12.
Food list
13.
Cutting part
18.
Word before "female" or "ray"
22.
Well-put
25.
Bear with a "hunny" pot
27.
Money, slangily
28.
"Forrest Gump," e.g.
29.
Copying
30.
50 minutes past the hour
31.
Beats together, as butter and sugar
33.
"The Devil Wears ___"
34.
Throat ailment
35.
No longer fresh
36.
Comedian Wanda
38.
Century when boomers were babies
42.
Easily spread parasites
45.
Cash register sound
47.
Part of a cricket song
49.
It climbs the walls
53.
Plunders
54.
DoorDash and TikTok
55.
Soccer commentator's shout
56.
To be, in France
58.
Feeling sore
60.
Pinnacle
61.
Burn slightly
62.
Greiner of "Shark Tank"
63.
Blunted sword
65.
Late Chinese-American architect
67.
Soil loosener
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How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from December 24, 2019?
The Universal Crossword crossword from December 24, 2019 contains 78 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 37 Across clues and 41 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the December 24, 2019 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 78 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from December 24, 2019 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 24, 2019 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from December 24, 2019 was constructed by Maryellen Uthlaut and edited by David Steinberg.
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