Universal Crossword July 18 2025 Answers (7/18/25)

Our Universal Crossword July 18, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Universal Crossword is a syndicated crossword that is published across different apps and websites each day. It is created with a focus on clarity and simplicity, making it a great choice for both experienced and casual solvers.

Universal Crossword July 18, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 7/18/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Lost traction
5A	United ___ Emirates
9A	Fuzz in a forest
13A	Zippo
14A	Liqueur whose name is Italian for "bitter"
15A	Milky gem
16A	"You said it!"
17A	Vegan product for infant feeding (In this answer, note the first letter + the last three letters)
19A	"The Traitors" streamer
21A	Like the smell of bread dough
22A	Corn serving
23A	Boy
24A	Building that once held buggies (... first five letters + the last letter)
31A	Has the chops
32A	Wasn't colorfast
33A	Smarmily smooth
35A	Twelfth of a foot
37A	Sir ___ John
39A	So, so big
40A	NYC area near TriBeCa
41A	West African cassava dish
42A	"___ sells seashells ..."
43A	Air travel option with no connections (... first letter + the last four letters)
48A	Mountain ___ (hunting dog)
49A	"ur so funny!"
50A	Seem
54A	More often than not
58A	Certain scarab (... first three letters + the last letter)
61A	Plastic weapon in Clue
62A	Ship in Greek mythology
63A	Vault or balance beam
64A	Sharp part of a sword
65A	Sticky situation
66A	Grandma
67A	Saddle or sofa
1D	Break sharply
2D	Metallic gown fabric
3D	Creative thought
4D	Step team member
5D	Run ___ (go wild)
6D	Sunbeam
7D	Bark sound
8D	"I'm awesome!"
9D	Home of "The Starry Night" in NYC
10D	Numbered musical work
11D	Coating for a margarita glass's rim
12D	Perform awesomely
14D	Give credit (to)
18D	Mulligan
20D	Rower's implement
23D	Batted first in softball
24D	Body of authentic works
25D	Dried poblano pepper
26D	Totally in favor of
27D	"Rise and shine!"
28D	"Gross!"
29D	Partly melted snow
30D	Number of teams in the quarterfinals
31D	Not trans
34D	Insect in a hive
36D	Sweetie pie
38D	What {} represents in math
44D	Natural "bandage"
45D	Big soup container
46D	"Will pay later" letters
47D	Stares angrily
50D	Scott of "Severance"
51D	Unadulterated
52D	Some image files
53D	Big ones might clash
54D	Forearm bone
55D	Vein with metal
56D	Lydia Ko's league, for short
57D	Hurl, informally
59D	Broadway star Noblezada
60D	Top-___ list

The Universal Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is syndicated to newspapers and online publications around the world. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their skill and creativity in the field of crossword puzzles.

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