Universal Crossword August 23 2026 Answers (8/23/26)

Our Universal Crossword August 23, 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 23, 2026 Answers

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« August 22 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	In need of a deep clean
6A	Volume control on a stereo
10A	Kylo's mother in "Star Wars"
14A	"Mean Girls" actress Rapp
15A	Internet pot-stirrers with over-the-top takes
17A	Pro at getting the spots out?
18A	Buddies you love to hate
19A	Rapper whose name sounds like a cold drink
20A	Pasture sounds
21A	Tree-to-be
22A	___ system (GPS device)
23A	Ooze
24A	Bird in some Karnak hieroglyphics
25A	"Once more unto the ___"
27A	Corral, as cattle
29A	Mogul with a book club
30A	RichTok influencer Bloom
31A	Trident-shaped Greek letter
34A	"Let's plan something soon!"
37A	4G ___
38A	Decide you will
39A	Nose taps
40A	Splash around
41A	Places for 47-Downs and deals
42A	Stitched
43A	Qatari leader
45A	Low-cost housing option, for short
46A	Bird that became extinct in the 17th century
47A	MIT Sloan degs.
48A	Sticky substance
49A	Animal in many a Coca-Cola commercial
51A	"Clueless" actress Donovan
52A	Ring that wouldn't be a good engagement gift?
53A	Walks in water
54A	"I'm all ___!"
55A	Jazz singer Fitzgerald
56A	Nail file material
1D	One might be made with farro or quinoa
2D	Stargazing setting?
3D	Like a car about to back up
4D	"Nice to ___ you"
5D	"Def"
6D	"Robinson Crusoe" author
7D	"That was my bad!"
8D	Gets on in years
9D	Nickname for Leonard
10D	Chinese noodle dish
11D	Great Lakes people
12D	Carded
13D	Donkey
16D	Spot where every night is ladies' night?
20D	Just OK
23D	Assignments from teachers
24D	Ancient Peruvian
26D	"So relaxing!"
28D	Cursed Greek nymph who could only repeat the words spoken to her
30D	Crunchy deli sandwiches
31D	Way to make a splashy entrance?
32D	Account holder with special IT privileges
33D	"No sweat!"
35D	Once ___ a time
36D	Wad of gum, e.g.
40D	Cars generally smaller than SUVs
41D	'Twas, in the present
42D	"___ Power" (2021 Lorde album)
44D	"227" actress Gibbs
46D	Name that anagrams to "road"
47D	Brunch, e.g.
48D	Glitz and ___
49D	N95 masks, latex gloves, etc.
50D	Early date letters
51D	Mama sheep

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