Universal Crossword January 21, 2026 Answers
By Noelle Griskey
Editor: David Steinberg
The Universal Crossword crossword for January 21, 2026 has been fully decoded — all 78 answers are listed below. Navigate using the interactive grid or browse the Across and Down sections. Each clue is clickable and leads to a detailed page with crossword history and similar clues.
Across
1.
Issa of "Barbie"
4.
Column crossers
8.
Humble abodes
14.
"A Nightmare on ___ Street"
15.
Mind-blowing
16.
What's in the stars
17.
"Boo" follower
18.
Compete in a rink
20.
Pear variety named for a region of France
22.
Makes a quilt
23.
Scatter seeds
24.
"Company" song about taking a chance on love
27.
"I don't believe ___ met"
28.
Like the most soft peach
34.
Naan flour
37.
Guesses at PDX
40.
Cheesy chip
41.
2011 hit for LMFAO
44.
Number with a dollar sign
45.
Young who's 80 years young
46.
Took the bus
47.
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
49.
Colorful building block
51.
Aretha Franklin or Ray Charles
57.
Therapist's org.
60.
Already cut, as lumber
61.
Child's pose, e.g.
62.
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
66.
Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
67.
One might use acid
68.
Toward the sunrise
69.
Texter's "Holy cow!"
70.
Message on a dirty car
71.
Positive feature
72.
Loaf that may be marbled
Down
1.
Healing program
2.
Without company
3.
Face blowing a kiss, for example
4.
Sanctuary
5.
Maker of Bubble Bath nail polish
6.
Drag accessory
7.
"Pardon me," in Palermo
8.
Shish kebab need
9.
Angry cat's sound
10.
Seek answers
11.
Nashville honors, familiarly
12.
Low-carb diet
13.
Crock-Pot creation
19.
Title for MLK
21.
Standing guard
25.
Declare confidently
26.
Divulge
29.
Traveler's lodging
30.
Arts supporters
31.
Feature of an empty house
32.
Place for gardening tools
33.
Hefty volume
34.
Date with a doc
35.
Tropical tuber
36.
Alaskan cruise, say
38.
Flexible card in blackjack
39.
Talent
42.
Apt anagram of "aye"
43.
Saloon selections
48.
Fast-track program at the airport, briefly
50.
San Francisco baseball team
52.
Have bills to pay
53.
General Assembly VIP
54.
Croc's kin
55.
Foe
56.
Open grazing area
57.
Not that many
58.
Bread served with hummus
59.
Story trajectories
60.
Wineglass feature
63.
Librarian's rebuke
64.
"Blueberries for ___" (kid-lit classic)
65.
Pac-12's Beavers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from January 21, 2026?
The Universal Crossword crossword from January 21, 2026 contains 78 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 35 Across clues and 43 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the January 21, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 78 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from January 21, 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 21, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from January 21, 2026 was constructed by Noelle Griskey and edited by David Steinberg.
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