Universal Crossword January 29, 2026 Answers
By Adam Shapiro
Editor: David Steinberg
The Universal Crossword crossword published on January 29, 2026 has 78 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.
Modern baseball bat wood
6.
Caitlin Clark's birth state
10.
Hats, slangily
14.
Outdo slightly
15.
Lose fur
16.
Give off
17.
With 38-Across, geographically named drink made with a splash of cola
19.
Blood in some movies
20.
Internet ___ (period since the '90s)
21.
Supermarket vehicle
22.
Quadriceps exercise
23.
Geographically named drink made with Southern Comfort
27.
Aluminum recyclable
28.
Yiddish "Oh, brother!"
29.
Diamond or pearl
32.
Julia of "The Addams Family"
34.
Exchange
37.
Traditional baseball bat wood
38.
See 17-Across
41.
"Yes," on a ship
42.
Humdrum
44.
Texter's "However ..."
45.
"Bye Bye Bye" boy band
47.
One-on-one teacher
49.
Tree with tough wood
50.
Geographically named drink made with cherry liqueur
56.
Joints used when cycling
57.
Butt-dial, say
58.
Big galoot
60.
Gumbo green
61.
Geographically named drink made with ginger beer
64.
Guns, as an engine
65.
Tiniest amount
66.
Maneuvered gently
67.
It's a slog!
68.
Show appreciation at a show
69.
Put clothes on
Down
1.
Burrowing mammal
2.
2025 Best Picture winner
3.
___ colony
4.
Tote around
5.
Prefix with "center"
6.
Imam's faith
7.
Catherine of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
8.
Deteriorated
9.
Throw in
10.
Peas and peanuts
11.
"Heading over now"
12.
Mournful song
13.
Guide, as a bumper car
18.
Digitize, as a photo
22.
Loo
24.
Great serve or pitcher
25.
Indonesian honeymoon destination
26.
Crocodile of kid-lit
29.
Shot in the arm?
30.
Adult ed. course
31.
"The gall of it!"
32.
Back in fashion
33.
"Much ___ About Nothing"
35.
Writer Rand
36.
Upper-bod muscle
39.
Where to poach an egg?
40.
Persnickety
43.
Massive favor
46.
Take a cross-country trail
48.
Profs' aides
49.
Scandinavian capital with over 300 lakes
50.
Portmanteau golf garment
51.
Graphic novel artist
52.
Jamaican believer in Jah and livity
53.
Yosemite peak, for short
54.
Purposeless
55.
Winds that are 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
59.
ATF agents, e.g.
61.
Drop it!
62.
Join in matrimony
63.
Mo. to beware the Ides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from January 29, 2026?
The Universal Crossword crossword from January 29, 2026 contains 78 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 37 Across clues and 41 Down clues.
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Who created the January 29, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from January 29, 2026 was constructed by Adam Shapiro and edited by David Steinberg.
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