Universal Crossword May 16, 2022 Answers
By Michele Govier
Editor: David Steinberg
Solving the Universal Crossword crossword from May 16, 2022? This page has the full solution with all 74 clues answered. We organise answers by direction and grid position, and each clue links to a detailed page showing its appearance history across crossword publications.
Across
1.
It may be open-and-shut
5.
Approximately
10.
___-A-Whirl
14.
Tel ___, Israel
15.
Bruin's rival from Buffalo
16.
Noted rib donor?
17.
Chicago's Magnificent ___
18.
"If only!"
19.
Fuzzy brown fruit
20.
One who gets to the root of something?
23.
Cybersecurity org.
24.
2022 Super Bowl winners, informally
25.
One who gets bodies in better shape?
30.
Hwy. 1, for one
31.
Desperate request
32.
Mamas' bandmates in a '60s group
36.
Sugar or starch, for short
38.
Light fencing blades
41.
Hay bundle
42.
Bit of glass
44.
Wrench or hammer
46.
Eggs on a California roll
47.
One who likes crude stuff?
51.
"Parks and Recreation" town
53.
Touch lightly, when read forward or backward
54.
"This isn't new to me," or what 20-, 25- or 47-Across might say?
59.
Slick with words
60.
William and Harry's mum
61.
Go yachting, say
63.
Tiniest bit
64.
Trial and ___
65.
Drink hidden in "juice extractor"
66.
Dateless at prom
67.
Actress Witherspoon
68.
Tree house?
Down
1.
Word after "spy" or "nanny"
2.
Keen
3.
Early period in Hollywood
4.
"Nonetheless ..."
5.
9-Down's continent
6.
Ugly-cry, perhaps
7.
Japanese sashes
8.
Ariel's tormentor
9.
Capital with Persian speakers
10.
Travel from the airport to downtown, say
11.
"Cold feet" or "two left feet," e.g.
12.
Green expanses in suburbs
13.
"Ew, stop talking!"
21.
Pack (down)
22.
Tennis racket hold
25.
Curved trajectories
26.
Provo's state
27.
Christmas classic starring Will Ferrell
28.
Corporate VIP
29.
Dominican Republic neighbor
33.
Second-priciest Monopoly property
34.
Soothing gel source
35.
Fortuneteller
37.
Homemade lunch holder
39.
Captain's record
40.
Female pig
43.
Jurassic beast, informally
45.
Hobbits' series, for short
48.
More obscene
49.
Quit working
50.
Trail mix fruit
51.
Title of most TV series' openers
52.
Japanese dog breed
55.
Cocky racer in a fable
56.
16-Across's grandson (anagram of ONES)
57.
Double-dog ___
58.
Pieces of disinformation
59.
Soldiers at USO shows
62.
"___ me know"
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from May 16, 2022?
The Universal Crossword crossword from May 16, 2022 contains 74 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 35 Across clues and 39 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the May 16, 2022 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 74 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from May 16, 2022 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 May 16, 2022 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from May 16, 2022 was constructed by Michele Govier and edited by David Steinberg.
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