Universal Crossword December 27, 2024 Answers

1. "Walk on eggshells," for one 6. Gift topper 9. Defeats handily 14. Slow down, as rainfall 15. One of four awarded for a grand slam: Abbr. 16. Kidney-related 17. The Who bandmate from 1964-'78 19. Michelob ___ (light beer) 20. Letter after chi 21. ___ out (just managed) 22. Temperamental 23. Transformed self 25. Klingons, e.g., for short 27. Insta hashtag for nostalgic content 29. Guinness Book listing 35. Foul caller in the NBA 36. "Gotcha" 37. Paradise 38. Actor Rickman 40. Chief Tui, to Moana 42. Where the sun sets 43. Most crafty 46. Big rig 49. Victoria Beckham, ___ Adams 50. Swiftie who knows every lyric, say 52. Acid 53. Messenger molecule 54. Lower-body tattoo spot 56. Striped gem 60. This one has five words 62. It can take cash or a check 64. Spouse's mom, for one 65. Sleeveless summer wear 68. Haka performer 69. Certain first responder 70. Speedy East Coast train 71. Headbands wick it away 72. ___ Cruces, N.M. 73. Lost on purpose

1. Variety 2. Like the Mariana Trench 3. "Why does she get to go but not me?!" 4. Uncommon navel type 5. Abbr. on a speeding ticket 6. Negotiated 7. Orchestra tuner 8. Out of breath 9. Percussion kit for 17-Across 10. Move, to a Realtor 11. "Do ___ others ..." 12. Poet of yore 13. Nail a performance 18. Office notes 24. 1914-'18 conflict, briefly 26. ___TV (March Madness channel) 27. Garbage 28. Name hidden in "Nobel laureate" 30. Renter's agreement 31. Heifer, for instance 32. Piece of "mail" meant for all to read 33. Gets up 34. Out of style 39. Homer's neighbor 41. Fails to pay 44. "Whatever, I don't care!" 45. Truckload 47. French painter Edouard 48. Sign, as a contract 51. "Spotlight" star McAdams 55. Conifer used for boatbuilding 56. Objectives 57. Chew (on) 58. Soothing succulent 59. "Sharknado" actress Reid 61. Dalai ___ 63. Burrowing mammal 66. Inhale through the mouth? 67. What a dog shakes with