Universal Crossword May 17, 2022 Answers
By Emily Carroll
Editor: David Steinberg
We've solved all 74 clues from the Universal Crossword crossword published on May 17, 2022. 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.
Unexpected win
6.
This instant
9.
Tijuana's peninsula, informally
13.
Authorized substitute
14.
The "A" in UAE
16.
Bad day for Caesar
17.
Uvula's location (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 4)
19.
Beds that aren't luxurious
20.
Reason for couples therapy (... first 3 letters + last 3)
22.
Digital communication, for short?
23.
Martial arts masters
24.
Guess ___? (board game)
27.
Diplomatic delicacy
30.
What's left at the end of a meal?
31.
Sioux City's state
33.
Clog or wedge
35.
Lubricate
39.
Certain American employee (... first 3 letters + last 2)
42.
"Old MacDonald" refrain
43.
Work, like a bar
44.
Word after "baking" or before "bread"
45.
Young 'un
47.
Hurt badly
49.
Maritime distress call
50.
Cure-all
54.
Madre's brother
56.
"Death on the Nile" author (... first 4 letters + last 1)
61.
Hunter's attire, briefly
62.
Impossible to change, or like 17-, 20-, 39- and 56-Across?
64.
At least once
65.
Orange-nosed muppet
66.
Repairs
67.
Some wines
68.
Key by the space bar
69.
Wipe away
Down
1.
FedEx rival
2.
Event with teen royalty?
3.
Den fixture with cushions
4.
Actor in a crowd
5.
Keyboard whiz
6.
Simba's mate
7.
Taken by mouth
8.
Lightbulb units
9.
Teeth bordering canines
10.
Photoshop maker
11.
Martial artist in 2020's "Mulan"
12.
Beasts of burden
15.
Hat worn in Paris
18.
"Finally!"
21.
Gibson garnish
24.
One of six for Henry VIII
25.
Colorful Hindu festival
26.
Injury, to a 45-Across
28.
Have a conversation
29.
Spiritual emblem
32.
They stir things up
34.
Volcano known as Vulcan's chimney
36.
Neighbor of Vietnam
37.
Ctrl+Z
38.
Grps. involved with Scholastic Book Fairs
40.
Illegal liquor
41.
Add to a photo, perhaps
46.
Provoke playfully
48.
Long-distance lover's query
50.
Indiana baller
51.
Source of mescal and tequila
52.
Appointed
53.
Train along the Northeast Corridor
55.
Furry, aquatic frolicker
57.
Web page code
58.
Hilarious person
59.
Gaels' Division I college
60.
Partner of "odds"
63.
Language suffix
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How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from May 17, 2022?
The Universal Crossword crossword from May 17, 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 17, 2022 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 74 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from May 17, 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 17, 2022 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from May 17, 2022 was constructed by Emily Carroll and edited by David Steinberg.
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