Universal Crossword January 1 2026 Answers (1/1/26)

Our Universal Crossword January 1, 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 January 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 1/1/26, 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	Up to the task
5A	Opera solo
9A	Droop
12A	Red court material
13A	Mailed out
14A	Bike race fall
16A	Steamy part of a script (In this answer, note the 6th letter)
18A	Eagle's nest
19A	Sharp surgical tools
20A	One has one cell (... 3rd letter)
21A	007 creator Fleming
22A	Pays a visit
23A	In the ___ of (among)
25A	Reef organism
26A	+ or - particle
27A	Miles away
28A	Medieval laborers
32A	Where a sensei teaches
34A	Egg parts in orange curd (... 3rd letter)
36A	Blaze from a dragon
37A	Cookie known in China as "ao li ao"
38A	American ___ (state tree of North Dakota)
39A	Instantly recognizable
41A	Spotted big cats (... 3rd letter)
43A	Storage space behind a door
44A	Last Greek consonant
45A	Matching group
47A	Tributes in verse
48A	Committee leaders
51A	Son of Zeus and Hera
53A	Religious dissident
55A	Like Biden's presidency
60A	Veteran sailor
61A	Secret agent's file (... last letter)
62A	Tissue layer
63A	Slimy substance
64A	Flea market sights
1D	Often-torn knee parts
2D	Voting alliance
3D	Volcanic flow
4D	Blinker?
5D	Upward climb
6D	Spool on a rod
7D	Country lodgings
8D	Enjoyed a taro cake, say
9D	Fathers of colts
10D	Story that may prove innocence
11D	Gather slowly
14D	Striped Girl Scout cookies
15D	Kibble alternative
17D	Resorts with steam rooms
20D	Pirate's cry
22D	Lovably awkward person
23D	"Tangled" actress Mandy
24D	At risk
25D	Place for smooth sailing
26D	Person put on a pedestal
27D	Goes out of business
29D	Wash soapsuds off
30D	Side with a sandwich
31D	Religious offshoot
33D	Little blunders
34D	Gen ___ (millennial)
35D	(Original writer's error)
40D	Least distant
42D	Apple tracking gadget
46D	Took heavy steps, perhaps
48D	Karate blow
49D	"Paradise Lost" setting
50D	Tall bin on a farm
52D	Actress Mireille
54D	Exec who may create an AI strategy
56D	PreCheck org.
57D	German 101 article
58D	Color of Dorothy's slippers
59D	Post-wedding title

The Universal Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is syndicated to newspapers and online publications around the world. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their skill and creativity in the field of crossword puzzles.

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