"I prefer an ugly truth to a pretty ___" (Shakira quote) Crossword Clue

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"I prefer an ugly truth to a pretty ___" (Shakira quote) Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. assume a reclining position
2. originate (in)
(noun)
1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
2. Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PREFER (verb)
1. select as an alternative over another
2. promote over another
PRETTY (adverb)
1. to certain extent or degree
PRETTY (adjective)
1. pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
2. (used ironically) unexpectedly bad

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
LEI

More USA Today Crossword (2/27/2025) Answers

Across

1. Wager

4. Cul-de-__

7. "The Golden Girls" actress Arthur

10. Poker champ Ungar

13. It's similar to a blvd.

14. Card game with a Show 'Em No Mercy variant

15. Event akin to a craft show

17. Mingle

18. New England seafood dish on a bun

20. Like some dressy events

22. Corporate VIP

23. "Little" actress Rae

24. Like cardiologist-approved foods

29. Ginormous

31. Fat in bird feed

33. Less distant

35. Kept out of sight

36. Leisurely gait

37. "White Bird" actress Mirren

38. Forbid, or a deodorant brand

39. Surname that's an anagram of "Enoch"

40. Helps out

41. Ballpoint, e.g.

42. People from Dubuque

43. ___ cream sandwich

44. Nanny or billy

45. Opponents

46. "Whatever you ask, I'll pay it"

49. "Ain't no sunshine when ___ gone . . ."

52. Reason to adjust a clock, for short

53. Student's optional course

55. Cache for people to uncover in the future

59. Participated in a relay race

60. Catch in a trap

61. Really long time span

62. NFL player's scores

63. Journalist Curry

64. School-supporting grp.

65. Reggae precursor

66. Observe

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Down

1. Disney fawn

2. Wicked forces

3. Popular poker variant, or a Beyonce hit

4. Pout

5. "I want one more!"

6. Actress Smulders

7. Slugger's piece of equipment

8. Constructed

9. Motionless

10. ___ Paulo Grand Prix

11. Up to casually

12. Unicefusa.org, e.g.

16. Blast ___ the past

19. Songs sung by sailors

21. Sociopolitical movements

25. Damage beyond repair

26. Tops that may be worn at luaus

27. Mature, like fruit

28. Typical prom attendees, age-wise

30. ___ Zers

33. Word after "food" or "bicycle"

34. German camera company

36. Bottommost

38. Animal such as Smokey

39. Pigeon's call

41. Toaster treat with a Frosted Confetti Cupcake flavor

42. "Doing all right?"

44. Fuel tank's cover

47. Paradise

48. Whodunit discoveries

50. Give the slip to

51. Taste or smell

54. "Peacemaker" actor John

55. Coffee alternative

56. Cozy rest stop

57. Microsoft web portal

58. Wandouhuang veggie

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