Universal Crossword August 12 2025 Answers (8/12/25)

Our Universal Crossword August 12, 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 August 12, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 8/12/25, 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	Palindromic pop group
5A	That guy's
8A	Passed-down saying
13A	Gush about
14A	Vanished
15A	Woodsy abode
16A	Rust Belt state
17A	*Note about an imperfect i or j?
19A	*Seasonal home?
21A	Ocean's highs and lows
22A	Vacuum extension
23A	Tree goo
25A	Sudan's ___ pyramids
31A	Computer with a command key
33A	Listicle component
37A	AM/FM device
38A	*Some underground treadmill owners?
41A	Silly
42A	Mission to accomplish
43A	Name between Jay and Elle?
44A	Poolside numbers
46A	Musician's gift
48A	Cybermarket for boutique sellers
52A	___ Rica
56A	*Distinctive parrot, say?
60A	What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
62A	Boyfriend
63A	Fuzzy fruit
64A	Trail
65A	Like supervillains
66A	See 61-Down
67A	Historic period
68A	Tenant's payment
1D	Up in the air
2D	Faith with a 19-month calendar
3D	Make, as a snowman
4D	Many a high schooler
5D	U.S. Army cry
6D	Title sequence, e.g.
7D	Religious offshoots
8D	Cartoon company that sells Dehydrated Boulders
9D	"Holy smokes!"
10D	Help with a crime
11D	Common cocktail base
12D	Doc who treats hoarseness
14D	National econ. figure
18D	Sign from the universe, some say
20D	Cool ___ cucumber
24D	Pecan dessert
26D	Large coffee holder
27D	Getaway car passenger, maybe
28D	Result of wearing one's "thinking cap"
29D	Well ventilated
30D	Turndowns
31D	Horse's natural neck warmer
32D	Pushy acronym
34D	"Rich & Shameless" channel
35D	FlightAware datum
36D	___ Incredible, aka Elastigirl
38D	Auction offer
39D	Blah
40D	Small stringed instrument, for short
45D	"SNL" alum Meyers
47D	Bring a character to life, say
49D	City near Phoenix
50D	Defame during a campaign
51D	Gossipy person
53D	Flour strainer
54D	Teach to "sit" and "stay," as a dog
55D	Grown-up
56D	A-lister
57D	Social grace
58D	Sore
59D	Indeterminate degree
60D	Instagram, for one
61D	With 66-Across, toddler's social gathering

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