Universal Crossword December 23 2025 Answers (12/23/25)

Our Universal Crossword December 23, 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 December 23, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 12/23/25, 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	Clearasil target
5A	Car make named after a big cat, for short
8A	Not odd
12A	Speak highly of
13A	Employs
15A	Earned
16A	CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
19A	Single-celled organism
20A	___ Museum (Vegas attraction full of electric signs)
21A	Finish
22A	Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
25A	"Gangnam Style" singer
26A	Outdoor gear retailer
27A	Pinch pennies
30A	Some Guinness entries
33A	Words on a Wonderland cake
34A	Sitar melody
37A	Like old jokes
39A	HS junior's exam
40A	Audibly
42A	Merit badge earners
44A	Some runway sights
46A	CT scan alternative
47A	Tabby, for one
50A	Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
54A	Pick up the tab
56A	___! Cherry-O (board game)
57A	City on the Illinois River
58A	Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
61A	Genesis maker
62A	Ward (off)
63A	Mine finds
64A	Old Russian ruler
65A	Govt. ID issuer
66A	"___ worry about it!"
1D	Los ___, N.M.
2D	Rainforest layer
3D	Minimalist paintings?
4D	"The Bear" actress Ayo
5D	Roast beef au ___
6D	In unison
7D	Heredity units
8D	American Football genre
9D	Smoke shop purchases
10D	Genesis garden
11D	Many a character on "The Big Bang Theory"
14D	Many kilt wearers
17D	Go-kart competitors
18D	Like beer in a cooler
19D	iPhone download
23D	What kids mail to Santa
24D	Dice game with an easy six bet
28D	UFC fighting style
29D	Fur baby
30D	Flora's counterpart
31D	Tic ___ (small mint)
32D	Instant replay speed
34D	Genre for "Holiday" by Lil Nas X
35D	The whole shebang
36D	Fitness class with kids?
38D	Moon of Jupiter
41D	Indian megacity
43D	Certain laundry detergent capsule
45D	Flat-bottomed boat
47D	Lurch
48D	Surrounded by
49D	Gossip, slangily
51D	"Now I remember"
52D	Gala garments
53D	Camera that may be attached to a ski helmet
54D	"Hey, over here!"
55D	Orangutans, e.g.
59D	Road goo
60D	Nutritional stat

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