Universal Crossword November 19, 2023 Answers

1. The slightest bit 5. 76ers legend Erving, to fans 8. Presentation from an aspiring World Cup host 11. Green sherbet flavor 12. Real head-turner 14. Answering machine sound 15. "Alas, it appears likely" 17. Actress Kendrick 18. Rio de Janeiro, to Istanbul 19. "___. It's What's for Dinner" ('90s ad campaign) 20. NFL stats 21. Foreboding feeling of fear 22. Tolkien series, to fans 23. Enemy 24. Desert planet of "Star Wars" 27. Other, in Medellin 30. Southern corn cakes 31. "Losing My Religion" band 32. Child's question after scarfing down a plate of broccoli 36. See 41-Across 37. Lightly lit? 38. 10 to 1, say 39. "C'mon, you can do better!" 41. With 36-Across, musical ineptitude 43. One of two on the Syrian flag 44. Pleased with oneself 46. Trans counterpart 49. Snow day construction 50. "Hey, don't look at me!" 52. Drag show tips, often 53. Art student's pouch 54. Waffler's response 55. Maine Senator King 56. This, in Medellin 58. Put to the test, in a way 59. "___ me in!"

1. Highest-status guests 2. Cautiously fearful 3. Build up over time 4. Cleverly skillful 5. Clear, as a plane for winter takeoff 6. Fictional town at the heart of Pixar's "Cars" movies 7. Peachy keen 8. Absolutely exhausted 9. Hidden geeky side 10. Like many ASL users 12. Ballet handrail 13. Happy Meal component 14. Smoking on airplanes, nowadays 16. Second chance, of a sort 22. Disappointing Super Bowl result 23. Lucrative, as a contract 25. Casual top 26. Ambulance team: Abbr. 27. Has an outstanding tab 28. "My bad" 29. Unexpected delight 30. Right-click result, often 33. Noisy commotion 34. In good shape 35. Brooklyn, to David Beckham 40. "I Fall to Pieces" singer Cline 41. African home of the Carthage Film Festival 42. Larger-than-life figure 45. Exactly as planned 46. Bring to a halt 47. Photo app, informally 48. Sweet bargain 49. Kitchen wrap 50. Beer such as Dogfish Head's Notorious H.O.P. 51. Looped in, in a way