Universal Crossword July 18, 2024 Answers

1. Apt word found in "instrument" 6. Slender 10. Pack (down) 14. Country on the western side of Hispaniola 15. Solitary 16. "Now it makes sense" 17. "___ me" ("Play along") 18. MLB grand slam record holder 19. "Gimme!" 20. *Found to be helpful 23. ___ out (distribute) 26. Egyptian goddess of healing and magic 27. *Clean up after dinner, say 31. Tax pro 32. Like grapefruits or lemons 33. Norse god who wields Gungnir 36. (I'd like to speak now) 38. Highest quality grade for beef 41. "High" or "low" ocean occurrence 42. Intense anger 43. Sugar source 45. Up to, informally 46. *Type of academic establishment in the United Kingdom 51. "See ya!" 52. American military grp. 53. Terrestrial bodies closest to the sun ... or what you'll find in the starred clues' answers 58. Word before "chain" or "pyramid" 59. Fashionably ___ 60. Lion king of "The Chronicles of Narnia" 64. Drifting sheet of ice 65. Greek god of love 66. Instant replay speed 67. Rambles on and on 68. Nine-digit IDs 69. Puppy's protests

1. "Quiet down!" 2. T, in Thebes 3. Salty part of a margarita glass 4. Perfect place 5. Copies 6. Serb or Slovak 7. Folktales 8. Privy to a plot 9. Mythical monster with snakes for hair 10. TV schedule spot 11. "Fat chance!" 12. Diner handout 13. Remove, as a rind 21. In the lead 22. Bro or sis 23. Electronic toy vehicle, briefly 24. Pack leader 25. Hard-boiled Chinese snack 28. "Ben-___" 29. "Fear of Flying" author Jong 30. One who makes the cut? 34. "Break the ice," for example 35. "I'm Like a Bird" singer Furtado 37. ___-Benz (luxury vehicle company) 39. Tarnish 40. Follow as a result 44. Blissful state 47. ___ guitar (imaginary instrument) 48. Syrup sources 49. Grinding teeth 50. Major inconvenience 53. Questionable 54. The Big Easy, for short 55. Cozy spot 56. Loads 57. Loch ___ Monster 61. Texter's response to a funny GIF, maybe 62. Electric violin hookup 63. Denials