Universal Crossword January 7, 2026 Answers

1. Skip past 5. Sob 9. Small demons 13. Nickname that drops -las 14. Something bid in France 16. In ___ straits 17. Colorful outfits at rodeos 19. Gemstone that may have white bands 20. College URL ending 21. Possible identity of the Loch 18-Down Monster 22. Sword handle 24. Scale units, for short 26. "Lost" had six 31. Out-of-fashion practice? 34. Rake in 35. Joey of kid-lit 36. Ajar, say 37. Divine sign 39. Low-ranking worker 40. "Exit, pursued by a bear" and others 44. All the rage 45. "No ___, no fuss" 46. Edge of a glass 47. Some paints or pastels 48. "___ and the Giant Peach" 50. Members of a vocal minority 55. Recluse 56. Part of a tennis match 57. Large, two-handled bag 59. "Playtime's over!" 61. 2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across 64. Jot down, in music 65. "Better Call ___" 66. Call on 67. ___ out (displayed in a lighter font) 68. Yolk-filled, maybe 69. Do some undercover work

1. On a single occasion 2. Not too spicy 3. "Food sounds OK" 5. Foundation 6. 18+ 7. Nintendo's "___ Sports" 8. Allow 9. Greatly admired celebrities 10. Green, chunky ice cream flavor 11. Ask nosy questions 12. "___ and the City" 15. Person who helps you find your place? 18. See 21-Across 23. Third-eldest Gallagher sibling on "Shameless" 25. Microsoft search engine 27. Takes a sharp turn 28. Levelheaded 29. 12 p.m. 30. Certain heirs 31. Snack (on) 32. ___ and including 33. Unit of a course or spacecraft 38. Fails to hit 39. One spelling for a cherry pepper 41. Move abroad 42. Study at the last minute 43. Test proctor's cry 47. Not mutual 48. Traveler's tiredness 49. Dark beers 50. Spring romance, say 51. Chopper part 52. Meta app for pics 53. Property contract 54. Duffel bag attachment 58. 2025 award for the Philadelphia Eagles 60. Crimson or scarlet 62. Haul 63. "That won't ___"