Universal Crossword December 25, 2019 Answers

1. "Matilda" author Dahl 6. Bad thing to fall for 10. They can be strained or split 14. Pest control company 15. Green in some pizza crusts 16. "___ have to wait" 17. Winning ticket in 2008 (see letters 1-3) 19. As many as 20. Trumpet blast 21. "Fiddlesticks!" 22. Cosmetics ingredient that may smell like chocolate (4-6) 27. Surgeons' workplaces, briefly 28. Number one game? 29. London's Big ___ 30. Thai or Taiwanese 32. Sleigh jingler 34. Strutted like a reindeer 36. "Let's change the subject" (7-9) 41. Creator of the Grinch 42. "All I Want for Christmas Is You," e.g. 43. Hones 44. Block letters? 47. The year 1101 48. "What?!" 50. Meaty Chinese dish with peppers (6-8) 53. Ares, to Wonder Woman 55. Cheesy chip 56. One may pop into your head 57. Drag queen's wrap (8-10) 62. ___ and void 63. Witness stand vow 64. All set 65. Orange shavings 66. Handmade menorah seller 67. Eat away at

1. Piglet's marsupial pal 2. Poetic ball 3. Melissa Jefferson, ___ Lizzo 4. Bar contest? 5. Genetic testing facility 6. White slope 7. West Point student 8. Sometimes-pale brew 9. Fellows 10. Pope with a religious-sounding name 11. Memorable 1982 movie quote from an alien 12. Place to wear a train 13. Reacts to a yellow light 18. "Hon" 21. Media sector that includes newspapers 22. Circle : sphere :: square : ___ 23. Without a break 24. They're made of shades 25. Poi ingredient 26. One of Rebekah's twins 31. Many have several scenes 33. Full of greenery 34. "Masterpiece" channel 35. Do ballet, say 37. Like a stereotypical hard-core techie 38. Rwandan people 39. U.S. Polo ___ 40. "Phew, what a long week!" 44. Lack of interest 45. Composer J.S. 46. Stick together 48. Ketchup brand 49. Not justified 51. They fly in clouds 52. Hole-making insect 54. Vinegar variety 57. Friend's opposite 58. Have latkes, perhaps 59. 2018 steamed-bun short that's "animated" in this puzzle 60. Like a sock with no match 61. Nautical assent