Universal Crossword February 18, 2024 Answers

1. Commotion 5. "Adopt, don't shop" org. 9. Song for one 13. NBA great Thomas 15. Perforated part of some packages 17. Caused 18. Kitty looking for a fur-ever home 19. Specimen for dendrochronology 21. Rump 22. That dude's 23. ___ Alpha (kids born from 2010-'25) 24. Name shared by two Spice Girls 25. People to see? 29. Marine habitat 32. Juicy gossip 33. "Heavens!" 35. Strike poses at a photo shoot, e.g. 37. 24-hr. cash source 38. Early years of life 39. One might be found under a kippah 41. Precisely 42. Downed 43. Unpleasant realities 46. UFC sport 47. Pilgrimage to Mecca, as some spell it 48. Director Lee 50. Lowlife 52. Avid Army assent 55. It may be decided by a field goal 57. Homophone of "sweet" 58. Event with a music round, often 59. Slight remnant 60. Influence 61. Fine chap 62. Streaming at 1080p, say

1. Grime 2. Online handle 3. Historical method for riding a horse while wearing a skirt 4. Fill to capacity 5. High-___ (easily excitable) 6. Round part of a hammer 7. "The ___ of Amontillado" 8. Multi-episode storyline 9. Sword material 10. Aquatic animal for which Puget Sound transit cards are named 11. "You're not telling the truth!" 12. Make a choice 14. 2019 Megan Thee Stallion hit whose title contains a season 16. "This has to be some elaborate joke" 20. "What You Own" musical 24. Parent celebrated in May 26. Like a tennis match at deuce 27. Word before "mouth" or "training" 28. Resistor unit 29. Like bhangra and palak paneer 30. Winter hrs. in Ohio 31. "How relaxing!" 34. Acronym for the best ever 35. CEO's degree, often 36. "Overnight" breakfast grain 37. Co. that once put free trial CDs in cereal boxes 40. FedEx Cup's grp. 41. Serving platter 44. "If you don't eat your broccoli, I'll confiscate your phone," e.g. 45. Tattle 46. Smelling damp 49. Avarice 50. BBQ side made with cabbage 51. "Downton Abbey" countess 52. Keep 53. "Sign me up!" 54. Teenage actress Cruise 55. "The Twilight Zone" channel 56. ___ economy