Universal Crossword May 16 2025 Answers (5/16/25)

Our Universal Crossword May 16, 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 May 16, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 5/16/25, 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	Many are mown
6A	Lily pad visitor
10A	Chi-___ (Windy City)
14A	Sound before "Bless you"
15A	Vibe
16A	Boo-boo
17A	Hot dog alternatives
18A	*Roo's first jump?
20A	Solidify, as Jell-O
21A	Ctrl+Z, on a PC
22A	Class for young kids, informally
23A	Blazing
26A	Assist
27A	*Present survey results in detail?
32A	Bizarre
33A	Podcast spots
34A	Moderate gait
38A	Initial poker bet
39A	French farewell
41A	Ripped
42A	Thumbs-down votes
43A	Bart, to Homer
44A	Came up
45A	*Steal a conducting stick?
49A	"60 Minutes" network
50A	Visibly amazed
51A	Masala ___ (spiced drink)
52A	"Do ___ others ..."
54A	"Lion" actor Patel
57A	"Be patient ... we're almost there," and a homophonic hint to the substitutions in the starred clues' answers?
59A	"Humble" home
61A	Scratch that!
62A	Polynesian carving
63A	Measuring instrument
64A	Oolong and matcha
65A	Ooze
66A	Weasel's semiaquatic relative
1D	Workspaces with beakers, perhaps
2D	One of about 843 in Central Park
3D	"How disappointing!"
4D	"___ gonna lie, that's amazing"
5D	"Help us!" letters
6D	___ over (flattered excessively)
7D	Was remorseful
8D	Cookie with an apple cider donut flavor
9D	Chatter
10D	You might avoid one while exploring a new city
11D	Totally dominated
12D	"John ___" (film franchise starring Keanu Reeves)
13D	Formerly named
19D	Iridescent gem
21D	Large coffee holder
24D	Therapeutic walks in the woods
25D	Birth control option: Abbr.
27D	Actor McGregor
28D	Warrior princess of '90s TV
29D	Emulate Basquiat or Picasso
30D	Praiseful poem
31D	Baton Rouge sch.
35D	Eradicated
36D	Approximately
37D	Many a high schooler
39D	Inquire
40D	Stag's mate
44D	Attorneys' org.
46D	"In your wildest dreams!"
47D	Gesture of gratitude
48D	A braggart might have a big one
49D	Girl, in Spanish
51D	"Elizabeth" star Blanchett
52D	"Shrinking" actor Michael
53D	Air Jordan shoe brand
55D	One of 12 for a cube
56D	Swerve suddenly
57D	Clever humor
58D	Extra periods: Abbr.
59D	In the past
60D	Mammal that uses echolocation

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