Universal Crossword February 16, 2025 Answers

1. Word after "bar" or "pie" 6. Chastising sound 9. Website with DIY tutorials 13. Dreaming, perhaps 16. A handful of 17. "Ab-so-lutely!" 18. Bed that might have hanging toys 19. Utter 20. Japanese martial art 21. Acting groups 22. Demeanor 23. Movie cliches 25. Aroma 27. "As It Was" singer Harry 28. "___, ___, ___ went the trolley" (Judy Garland lyric) 29. Get through quickly, as a book 32. Expels from office 33. Suffix with "ballad" 34. "General Hospital" actress Eddy 35. "That's wonderful to hear!" 37. Sprayed (down) 38. Asserts 39. Heavy books 40. Syncs up 41. Aptly named pope 42. Savanna or tundra 43. Kids' batting game 45. (I'm a goat!) 48. Civil rights leader Parks 49. Breakfast staple found in granola bars 51. Name hidden in "whole grain" 52. "It's been too long!" 53. Broad 54. Energy 55. Gathers, as crops

1. Execs concerned with cost reduction 2. Reaction to a witty pun 3. Like a used fireplace 4. Hwy. 5. Relationship phase where two people aren't really dating yet 6. Ticked (off) 7. Marine mammals that swim on their backs 8. Stat for a Canadian driver 9. Activities that require you to think inside the box? 10. Good judgment 11. Leaves out 12. Netlike Halloween decorations 14. Frozen rain 15. Name hidden in "Brooklyn Nets" 21. Icy treatment 22. Picture this in your head 24. Deli bread option 25. Curved line in musical notation 26. "Our work here is done" 27. Expels, as lava 28. Gear tooth 29. "From my perspective ..." 30. Votes of approval 31. "When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!" 36. Author Anais 39. Bananagrams pieces 40. Vowel-heavy mayo 41. Buds 42. One might be raised in skepticism 44. Insignificant disruption 45. Civilization that built Chichen Itza 46. At the summit of 47. Acer competitor 49. Tear 50. Poem of adoration