Universal Crossword October 1, 2021 Answers
By Steve Faiella
Editor: David Steinberg
The Universal Crossword puzzle from October 1, 2021 came with 78 clues, and we have answers for all of them. Browse the interactive grid to find specific answers by position, or scroll through the Across and Down lists. Every clue links to its own detailed answer page.
Across
1.
Mississippi River source hidden in "Fujita scale"
7.
Soup purchases
11.
Perform
14.
*Manufacturer's nightmare (Theme hint: Notice a stack of words in each pair of starred clues' answers)
15.
Canal to the Hudson River
16.
Lead-in to "carte"
17.
*Radiohead song with the lyric "This is what you'll get"
19.
Letters after "DVD"
20.
___ pork (Chinese dish)
21.
No longer knotted
23.
Fifth tire
25.
Small bills
26.
Tax pros
28.
**Deliberately delay
32.
Not me or them
33.
**Prepare to tackle something
37.
***Briskly, to Brahms
41.
High in the sky
42.
***Foliage tour sight
44.
Diamonds, informally
45.
"Get Here" singer Adams
46.
___ browns
48.
"Stat!"
51.
Early ___ (morning person)
54.
Emphasize
57.
****LGBTQ supporters
60.
No one hates to break it
61.
****Occasion for a pillow fight
65.
Part of a Freudian trio
66.
Sketchy numbers on fake IDs
67.
Jumper's cord
68.
Alternative to pre-owned
69.
"Do the ___!" ("Figure it out!")
70.
Muscle jerks
Down
1.
Vex
2.
Side in a baseball game
3.
Height: Prefix
4.
Triangular Indian pastry
5.
Jewelry fasteners
6.
Letter before beta
7.
Collectible cartoon frame
8.
NPR's Shapiro
9.
Preemie's ward, for short
10.
"As ___ on TV"
11.
Alphabetically first name, perhaps
12.
Genetic equal
13.
Brings under control
18.
More than my
22.
"Creed II" actor Lundgren
24.
That, in Madrid
26.
Pepsi or RC
27.
Orange juice option
29.
Cyndi Lauper's "___ Colors"
30.
Intensify, with "up"
31.
Caesar's lang.
32.
Candied root vegetable
33.
Refuge in a snowball fight
34.
Flowery wreaths
35.
Gateway ___ (St. Louis structure)
36.
Previously named
38.
Marry secretly
39.
Solidify
40.
Hwy.
43.
Corn serving
46.
Assist after a fall
47.
"Thank U, Next" singer Grande
48.
Quaking tree
49.
All the world, to Shakespeare
50.
One of Cupid's can bring love
52.
Response to "Are you ready?"
53.
Hunks of marble
55.
Junk email
56.
Complicated story
58.
Work units
59.
It may bear fruit
62.
Li of "Mulan"
63.
Volcanic powder
64.
Affirmative answer
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from October 1, 2021?
The Universal Crossword crossword from October 1, 2021 contains 78 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 34 Across clues and 44 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the October 1, 2021 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 78 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from October 1, 2021 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 October 1, 2021 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from October 1, 2021 was constructed by Steve Faiella and edited by David Steinberg.
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