Universal Crossword November 26, 2025 Answers

1. Like a designated driver 6. Gilded ___ 9. House, in Honduras 13. Belittle 14. Like the beginning of a triathlon 15. Long part of a neuron 16. 1-Down tracker on Dec. 24 17. "The Americans" star Russell 18. Ultra 19. Colorful Californian cocktail (In this answer, unscramble letters 7-13) 22. Total dolt 23. On the subject of 24. Antipollution org. 25. Unusually hued mute musical dudes (... letters 4-9) 30. Student from College Station, Texas 33. List-shortening abbr. 34. ___-K 35. Maryland appetizer 38. Yiddish word meaning "foolish" 41. Aries animal 42. "Terrif!" 44. Stand in a painting class 45. Erotic Kubrick flick (... letters 4-10) 50. "You're it!" 51. Many remote batteries 52. Arthur of "The Golden Girls" 55. The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across 59. "Moana" demigod 60. Take a breather 61. They're next to nothing (except thetas and kappas!) 62. Long movie 63. Red Muppet 64. Got to one's feet 65. Standing ___ 66. Hide one's true color 67. Composition for nine musicians

1. Elves' boss 2. Some woodwinds 3. Root beer brand that "has bite" 4. Jacob's twin 5. Attempted to phone again 6. Really cool 7. Wise teacher 8. "Your ___" (way to address a cardinal) 9. Eggs on some blini 10. x and y, often 11. Feeling yesterday's workout 12. Nonspecific amount 14. Navigate an ice rink 20. Shaq's Southern alma mater 21. "Skyrim" or "Elden Ring": Abbr. 25. Lobster eater's accessory 26. Dough dispenser, for short 27. Musical work 28. Strong impulse 29. Ring, as bells do 30. Hundred ___ Wood (home of Pooh) 31. Overcast 32. Up to the challenge 36. "No surprise" 37. Bachelor's digs 39. Like a children's Dr. 40. Kepi or beret 43. "I'm stumped!" 46. Another name for 1-Down 47. What happy dogs' tails do 48. Dealt with 49. Japanese "yes" 52. Back with a wager 53. Clear, as a whiteboard 54. Cash or property 55. Gift-wrapping need 56. French "yeses" 57. Slippery and slithery 58. Pamplona runner 59. Club ___