Universal Crossword May 22 2025 Answers (5/22/25)

Our Universal Crossword May 22, 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 22, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 5/22/25, 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	In the manner of
4A	Beverage with tapioca balls
8A	City-related
13A	Garment that some wear during Navaratri
15A	"I agree 100%"
16A	"And I Love You So" singer ___ Como
17A	*Ginger ale, for one
19A	Tiniest bit
20A	*Separate into piles
22A	Second-tier effort
24A	Cozy lodging
25A	Like many lawyers' ACLU work
27A	Dove's call
28A	Greek goddess hidden in "the Oscars"
31A	Sitarist Shankar
32A	*Indiana's second-largest city
35A	All done
36A	Muddy abodes
37A	Coach Andy who's a 3x Super Bowl champion
38A	*Detroit Lions' stadium, so named for a local automaker
40A	Drain stoppage
41A	ID created as part of FDR's New Deal
42A	Emmy-winning journalist Curry
43A	Unable to be reached, in a way
46A	Laudatory poem
47A	Late-night pantry trips
48A	*"I hope to God!"
53A	Islam's largest denomination
54A	*Tacky top
58A	Voices above tenors
59A	Hawaii locale of the Ironman World Championship
60A	Olive ___
61A	Old tee, perhaps
62A	Prevent from littering?
63A	Family
1D	Donkey
2D	Language spoken in the Golden Triangle of Southeast Asia
3D	(Give me a biscuit!)
4D	Like Arctic landscapes
5D	Leave out
6D	Twisted out of shape
7D	Egyptian symbol of life
8D	So far
9D	Second broadcast
10D	Boast
11D	Bridge's curved support
12D	12/31, for short
14D	Comment misidentifying a superhero
18D	"___ arigato"
21D	Hilarious sorts
22D	Opera house cheers
23D	Run a state
25D	Lecture hall leaders, informally
26D	Regularly
27D	Believe in it!
28D	You raise it to see
29D	Vegetables in the "holy trinity" of Creole cuisine
30D	Swamp plant
33D	Olive ___
34D	High-intensity lamp
36D	Fibrous tissue
39D	Trendy, for now
44D	When the weekend starts
45D	Cooling devices
46D	"... unless you have other ideas"
48D	Calm before the storm
49D	Not fooled by
50D	Varieties
51D	Roller coaster's 360-degree maneuver
52D	Moon goddess
53D	Squid ink source
55D	Really annoy
56D	Outdoor co-op since 1938
57D	First number in the post-chorus of Beyonce's "Countdown"

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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