Universal Crossword August 16 2026 Answers (8/16/26)

Our Universal Crossword August 16, 2026 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 16, 2026 Answers

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« August 15 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Sixteenths of a pound
7A	Breathe it in!
10A	Islamic leadership role
14A	"That's time I'll never get back"
16A	Costa ___
17A	"Enough excuses!"
18A	College entrance exams scored out of 36: Abbr.
19A	"___ wears high heels, I wear sneakers" (Taylor Swift lyric)
20A	Hairstyling goo
21A	Opposite of nay
23A	2016 Olympics host city, for short
24A	Summer toy that bursts
27A	Aggressively confront
30A	They're well-funded!
31A	Nonkosher breakfast entree
33A	Narrow opening
34A	"It's gonna be ___ from me"
35A	___ Paulo, Brazil
36A	Vietnamese New Year
39A	Sacred promise
41A	Texas-to-Iowa dir.
43A	"Smile!"
46A	Slow as ___
49A	Viewpoints, metaphorically
50A	What someone with a singular focus has
52A	Talk-based anxiety treatment, for short
53A	Singer/activist Yoko
54A	Gibbon or bonobo
55A	Best bond rating
58A	Savory dish of chopped meat and potatoes
60A	Wearable mementos for alumni
63A	Pond scum organism
64A	Passing judgments?
65A	Opening in a schedule
66A	Change.___ (online petitioning platform)
67A	Cease and ___
1D	Has
2D	nervous gulp
3D	Datum on a dating app profile
4D	Exec overseeing AI usage
5D	Sensations from amazing songs
6D	Beverage associated with the South
7D	Sch. with a Tempe campus
8D	Teeny-weeny
9D	Close second?
10D	Savings plan initials
11D	Reheats, as some leftovers
12D	Martial artist's stance
13D	Brick-and-mortar workers?
15D	Skilled enough
22D	___-weekly newspaper
24D	Court romantically
25D	Eggs on some sushi
26D	Seat at a bonfire, perhaps
27D	Clicking sound?
28D	Exclamation before making a big splash
29D	"We need to get moving!"
32D	Pale
37D	Completely overshadowed
38D	"How dare they!"
40D	Filmmaker Anderson
42D	Grab a bite
44D	Pose a question
45D	Finale
46D	Chocolaty coffee orders
47D	"There are no seats left" sign
48D	Don Quixote squire ___ Panza
51D	What kilograms measure
55D	Prefix meaning "opposed to"
56D	Gets older
57D	Aide, for short
59D	Beret or beanie
61D	National Black Business Mo.
62D	Apple software platform

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