Universal Crossword January 3, 2026 Answers
By Geoffrey Schorkopf
Editor: David Steinberg
We've solved all 72 clues from the Universal Crossword crossword published on January 3, 2026. The full solution is presented below with an interactive grid and sorted clue lists. Each answer links to a comprehensive page showing confidence ratings, similar clues, and crossword history.
Across
1.
Trans___ (queer identity that isn't fem)
5.
Traveled by plane
9.
Co. that introduced the floppy disk
12.
Latin love
13.
Device for a ham
15.
Pairs
17.
Programming based on feel
19.
"No duh"
20.
Kraken and Leviathan
22.
Part of a comedy routine
23.
Toward the back, to a pirate
24.
Puts down roots
26.
Egyptian king
29.
Pool table surface
32.
Tender spots
33.
"Naturally," sarcastically
36.
Witches' brew salamanders
38.
Knot again
39.
More than most
40.
Like the experimental horror film "Skinamarink"
41.
Surname that sounds like molecule parts
42.
Certain shop window?
44.
Dull metallic sound
46.
ICU gear
47.
"i'm begging u"
48.
Valleys with steep sides
50.
Company name abbr.
52.
Preferring platonic relationships, briefly
53.
Data on a spreads sheet?
59.
Ink stain
61.
Roller coaster thrill
62.
Wolf, in Spanish
63.
Unpaid subscription period
64.
Foul smell
65.
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
66.
If not
67.
"Gilmore Girls" girl
Down
1.
Dallas NBA squad
2.
French friend
3.
Buckwheat noodle
4.
Elote condiment sometimes made with mayo
5.
Put on a phony persona
6.
Young blokes
7.
Make changes to
8.
Server-provided ports?
9.
Words said at the altar
10.
Packing supply that's fun to pop
11.
Picture picture?
14.
Giants such as oni
16.
Plops down
18.
One who's above the dull daily grind?
21.
Subject of a classic British mystery
25.
Canopy makeup
26.
Reid of "Sharknado"
27.
Place for the old and tired?
28.
Gamers who don't even know the controls
30.
Laze
31.
Poker giveaway
34.
Leonard of "Star Trek"
35.
High-five sound
37.
Takes in ... or takes out
43.
Rod in a record player
45.
Showed respect to a queen
48.
Service that might be "cut"
49.
Chamber of commerce?
51.
One may clash with another, in fashion
54.
Work up a sweat
55.
Hoppy brews
56.
Bird that went extinct within a century of human contact
57.
Something shown to a houseguest from heck
58.
Agile
60.
Word after "beach" or "boy"
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How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from January 3, 2026?
The Universal Crossword crossword from January 3, 2026 contains 72 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 37 Across clues and 35 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the January 3, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 72 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from January 3, 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 3, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from January 3, 2026 was constructed by Geoffrey Schorkopf and edited by David Steinberg.
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