Universal Crossword February 27 2026 Answers (2/27/26)

Our Universal Crossword February 27, 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 February 27, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 2/27/26, 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	Title for Russia's Fyodor I
5A	___ Friday's
8A	French farewell
13A	Andean civilization that communicated with quipus
14A	Deadlocked, as a jury
16A	Sanaa's country
17A	Sushi wrap
18A	"___ bien" ("It's OK," in Spanish)
19A	Pants fabric
20A	*Overnight sensation's trajectory
23A	Circle dance at some weddings
24A	Seamy
28A	*Air Force facility in many conspiracy theories
33A	Safeguards for castles
34A	___ money (initial capital)
35A	Org. that funds research
36A	Penthouses, e.g., briefly
37A	Bouncing off the walls
39A	"___ ever so humble ..."
40A	Latin for "lion"
41A	SAG-AFTRA president Astin
42A	Decadent dessert
43A	*Last minute
47A	Young child
48A	Bring on
49A	"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
55A	Fiend
58A	Sleep in a tent
59A	Disney parrot voiced by Gilbert Gottfried
60A	Literary twist
61A	It is black-and-white but might get twisted
62A	Jason's ship
63A	One end of a rainbow, perhaps
64A	The "e" in i.e.
65A	Bird's home
1D	Shade
2D	It could flake on you for Christmas
3D	Lot size unit
4D	Caps for wet days
5D	Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
6D	Painter Klimt
7D	Burst ___ flames
8D	"SNL" castmate of Belushi and Radner
9D	Make less threatening, as a bull
10D	Texan philanthropist Hogg (really!)
11D	"Yikes!"
12D	College, to Brits
15D	Cry of exasperation
21D	Pitch lightly
22D	Chemical compound that's an anagram of "reset"
25D	Money, in Monterrey
26D	As found
27D	More skillful
28D	Picturesque Italian coast
29D	Involve sneakily
30D	Use as a plate
31D	Channel for ACC and SEC games
32D	Formerly named
37D	Lifts with effort
38D	Basketball great Ming
39D	Countercultural and artsy
41D	Crossword clue, often
42D	Drive-___
44D	Hawk's claws
45D	Near and dear to each other?
46D	Like an inferior tyrant
50D	Prefix with "system"
51D	Filly, after it turns four
52D	Minimal, as essentials
53D	65-Across contents
54D	Square ___ (two, for four)
55D	Downturn
56D	Miss the mark
57D	"Me?!"

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