Universal Crossword October 16, 2020 Answers
By Joe Deeney
Editor: David Steinberg
This page is your complete guide to the Universal Crossword crossword from October 16, 2020, featuring answers to all 74 clues. Use the interactive grid to explore the puzzle layout, or jump straight to the clue lists below. Every answer links to a page with more detailed information.
Across
1.
Big name in gumdrops
5.
Tourney stage before the finals
10.
Preschool topic
14.
Leave out
15.
Home of Goya's "The Third of May 1808"
16.
Nothing more than
17.
Very costly mistake (see letters 4 to 6)
19.
Graceful bend
20.
Gambol about
21.
Kin's partner
23.
Trippy drug
24.
Fragrant rings
26.
Birth helpers
28.
Requiring a step stool, perhaps (3 to 7)
32.
Prefix for "favor"
33.
"That smarts!"
34.
Scale-y astrological sign?
35.
Texter's "I think ..."
37.
Garment whose name aptly ends with "t"
40.
Eastern Europe's Sea of ___
41.
Pickle piece
43.
Light gas, in two ways
45.
Employ
46.
Upper-ear jewelry items (6 to 10)
50.
Took five
51.
The ___ of the party
52.
American currency: Abbr.
53.
Type of electrical converter
55.
Without delay
59.
Solar panel spot
61.
Words before a stunt, and a hint to 17-, 28- and 46-Across
63.
Overlook deliberately
64.
Farm song refrain
65.
W alternative
66.
Sweet Italian bubbly
67.
Works like a dog
68.
They may be stacked in a kitchen cabinet
Down
1.
Remove, as a hat
2.
Minnesota's Ilhan
3.
Mambo king Puente
4.
Buys time
5.
Plausible but wrong
6.
"Umm ..."
7.
Write on
8.
Enthusiastic response to "Who wants cake?"
9.
In a way
10.
Piece of band gear
11.
"This woman's place is in the House -- the House of Representatives!" campaigner, 1970
12.
Pass back and forth over
13.
Tournament position
18.
Not be straight with
22.
Throw with force
25.
"No ___ luck!"
27.
Princess played by Carrie Fisher
28.
"The Big Bang Theory" star
29.
Led to the exit
30.
Any object
31.
Dine on
32.
Word with "golf" or "jockey"
36.
Muesli tidbits
38.
Stagger
39.
"Cornflake Girl" singer
42.
Actress Moreno
44.
Pretty swell
47.
Tres ___ cake
48.
Salad recipe instruction
49.
'80s jazz subgenre
52.
___ Minor (Little Bear constellation)
54.
Nile queen, briefly
56.
He was found in a 2003 film
57.
Word on a penny
58.
Goddess of discord
60.
James Comey's former org.
62.
Really enjoy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from October 16, 2020?
The Universal Crossword crossword from October 16, 2020 contains 74 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 37 Across clues and 37 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the October 16, 2020 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 74 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from October 16, 2020 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 16, 2020 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from October 16, 2020 was constructed by Joe Deeney and edited by David Steinberg.
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