Universal Crossword August 17 2025 Answers (8/17/25)

Our Universal Crossword August 17, 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 17, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 8/17/25, 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	Reprimand
6A	Word before "drop" or "drum"
10A	Transmitted
14A	Opportunity to see "Sleepless in Seattle" before sleeping, say
16A	Ad award
17A	Message addressed to an individual but intended for all to read
18A	Nevada tourist city
19A	Hereditary
20A	"I'll gladly do that!"
22A	Hands, in Spanish
24A	Comes face-to-face with
25A	Degrees for some execs
27A	Siri's platform
29A	Substitute for legal tender
31A	James of "The Godfather"
32A	Question after nobody answers the door
34A	Creative pursuit
35A	High-speed camera system used in awards shows
36A	___ favor (please, in Spanish)
37A	Indicator of acidity or political support
39A	"This ___ take long"
40A	Coke and Pepsi
41A	Yoga surface
42A	Neck area
43A	Nuisances
45A	Flat vacancy sign
47A	Mr. Met and Benny the Bull, for two
49A	Gradually increase, with "up"
53A	Marine apex predator
54A	Person with a sound mind?
56A	Asterisk
57A	What Costco offers for no cost
58A	Banks of fashion
59A	Fish propellers
60A	Affirmative responses
1D	Urban haze
2D	Get by
3D	Pizzeria appliance
4D	Football center, guard or tackle
5D	Triangular river formations
6D	Crypto kiosk
7D	Reality show with a Golden Buzzer, briefly
8D	"___ living her best life"
9D	Pull some strings?
10D	Sound from suddenly braking
11D	Music genre for Robyn or Charli XCX
12D	Singer dubbed the "High Priestess of Soul"
13D	Phineas or Ferb, e.g.
15D	German refusal
21D	Put back to zero, e.g.
23D	Vegan protein source
25D	Nintendo series with board game elements
26D	Reminder of a past fight
28D	Tales that appeal to emotion
30D	Sassy
31D	Integral math course?
32D	Ice Bucket Challenge cause
33D	"... kidding!"
35D	Enthusiasm
38D	Eyelash makeup
39D	"I'll show you how it's done"
42D	Earnings after tax
44D	Musical lines?
46D	Vietnam neighbor
47D	The "M" in MVP
48D	___ Cruise (Katie Holmes' daughter)
50D	Body parts that "don't lie" in a Shakira song
51D	French fashion magazine
52D	Casual tops
55D	Lion's lair

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