Universal Crossword August 18 2025 Answers (8/18/25)

Our Universal Crossword August 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 August 18, 2025 Answers

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« August 17 2025 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Ladybug's marks
6A	Happy hour places
10A	Umami-enhancing additive
13A	Gold or silver
14A	Makes less intense
15A	Enjoyed a mochi donut, say
16A	Everlasting romantic feeling
18A	Affectionate touch
19A	Word before "bump" or "pump"
20A	Game with eagles
21A	Half of a colon
22A	"Don't be scared!"
24A	It's caught in letters 3-5 of 10-Down
28A	One-for-one trade
29A	Social media post that vanishes after 24 hours
31A	Org. that probes tax fraud
33A	Jazz legend James
34A	Overdraft penalty
35A	Writing utensil that may leak
37A	Feel the same
39A	Little doggy
40A	First perfect number
41A	Persian ___
42A	Indigo or henna
44A	Fund kept for minor expenses
47A	Prep school near Windsor
50A	FOMO or YOLO
51A	"Ready for business" sign
54A	It's caught in letters 3-6 of 36-Down
55A	"Hamilton" character Aaron
57A	"Dark Angel" star Jessica
58A	58-Down, informally
59A	Drink that might leave a mustache
62A	That, in Spanish
63A	Pasta paired with vodka sauce
64A	Riverside structure
65A	Hog heaven?
66A	Drink in a combo meal
67A	Tech support callers
1D	Mark on a loafer
2D	Petting zoo equines
3D	Familiar saying
4D	Child's choo-choo
5D	___ Lanka
6D	It's caught in letters 7-11 of 16-Across
7D	Recently
8D	Crank (up)
9D	U-turn from NNW
10D	Sichuan bean curd dish with numbing heat
11D	House worker, for short
12D	Understand
14D	Award feats for multitalented stars
17D	Org. such as CARE
21D	"Spring forward" hrs.
23D	"Planet Money" network
25D	Made a choice
26D	Scouts ___ (org. with merit badges)
27D	Pastrami bread
30D	Weakens, in gamer-speak
32D	Flippant
35D	Flaky part of a quiche
36D	Overtime compensation
38D	Motley Crue or Twisted Sister
39D	Sugar and sweetie
40D	Resort with hot tubs
41D	OB-___
43D	"___-haw!"
45D	Kid in a stroller
46D	It's caught in letters 2-6 of 59-Across
48D	Not pretaped
49D	More virtuous
52D	Play-for-pay person
53D	Stops sleeping
56D	Sch. for future admirals
58D	"Definitely!"
59D	Navigation device for a geocacher
60D	Summer zodiac sign
61D	Annual shot target

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