Universal Crossword January 17, 2026 Answers
By Boaz Moser
Editor: Taylor Johnson
The Universal Crossword crossword published on January 17, 2026 has 71 clues and we've solved every one. Browse the answers below, organised by Across and Down sections. The interactive grid highlights clue positions on hover, making it easy to navigate between the grid and clue lists.
Across
1.
Traveler's guess
4.
Grinning from ear to ear
13.
"Hahaha"
14.
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
15.
Rowdy crowd
16.
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
17.
What's owed after graduation
19.
"___ Miz"
20.
Strike down, biblically
21.
"Chandelier" singer
23.
Small snacks
24.
"Every Little Thing ___ Does Is Magic"
27.
Totally loses it
31.
Polynesian garlands
32.
"No ifs, ands or buts!"
34.
Select
36.
"The Marvels" director DaCosta
37.
Ideal middle ground
39.
Small amount of change
40.
Wiped out
41.
Nine-digit ID
42.
Components
43.
Egyptian viper
45.
Puts in order
46.
Recede
49.
Fulfilled personal obligations
54.
Eats fewer sweets, say
56.
"Get off the stage!"
57.
Dark, melancholic genre
58.
Mess up
59.
"Don't move a muscle!"
60.
"Get it now?"
Down
1.
National Mall trees
2.
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
3.
"Taylor Swift," for Taylor Swift's debut release
4.
"___ No Sunshine" (Bill Withers song)
5.
Biggest role in a play
6.
Highway division
7.
Hunks of marble
8.
Some large dogs
9.
Little troublemaker
10.
Lounge around
11.
"Nurse Jackie" actress Falco
12.
Stand-up performances
14.
Window section
16.
Wagers
18.
Runs out of battery power
22.
Boxer Laila
23.
Digital journals
24.
Phonies
25.
Abhors
26.
Filmmaker Coen
28.
Inflatable river rides
29.
Shady business?
30.
Bed frame strips
32.
2,000 pounds
33.
One of 100 in D.C.
35.
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
38.
Genetic molecule
39.
One of 52 in a deck
42.
Put up online
44.
Small seasoning amount
45.
Search for
46.
Scotch ___ (sausage-wrapped snacks)
47.
Shoe for wet weather
48.
Testing phase
50.
Truth alternative, in a party game
51.
Stench
52.
"Heck yeah!"
53.
Days of old
55.
Socially reserved
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How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from January 17, 2026?
The Universal Crossword crossword from January 17, 2026 contains 71 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 33 Across clues and 39 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the January 17, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 71 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from January 17, 2026 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 January 17, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from January 17, 2026 was constructed by Boaz Moser and edited by Taylor Johnson.
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