Universal Crossword January 16 2026 Answers (1/16/26)

Our Universal Crossword January 16, 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 16, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 1/16/26, 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	What a sleeping person "saws"
5A	Easy throw
8A	"Let's ride this horse together!"
13A	For every person
14A	That special something
16A	Toughen
17A	*Pastor's request
19A	Bulky books
20A	Biblical mount
21A	Casual meeting
23A	Dispensary purchase, informally
24A	Biochemist's workplace
25A	___ Demand Action (parent-led grassroots movement)
27A	New Mexico art town
29A	Bickering
31A	*Television service used for airing boxing matches
35A	A bit tricky
37A	Neat
38A	Atlanta WNBA team
39A	Setting for "The Menu" or "Cast Away"
41A	Sushi serving
42A	Source of Paycheck Protection Program loans: Abbr.
44A	Hoofbeat sound
46A	Formerly named
47A	*Lie out on a super hot day
52A	Slightly
53A	Bright shade of pink
54A	___ road (ice cream flavor)
58A	Ellipsis part
59A	Barking aquatic mammal
60A	Oblong Pepperidge Farm cookie
61A	Blow away
63A	Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
65A	Tendon
66A	Strong impulse
67A	Red ___ cup
68A	Glances over
69A	Whispered "Yo!"
70A	Volleyball hits before spikes
1D	Dreamy place
2D	Forklift ___ (certain warehouse worker)
3D	Grabbed lunch, say
4D	San Antonio NBA player
5D	Portable computers
6D	"We did ___ best"
7D	Like the sound of trumpets and trombones
8D	Severely affected
9D	Activist and musician Yoko
10D	Lifts weights
11D	Classic cookie
12D	Bird's home
15D	"Yes, captain!"
18D	Friend of Frodo
22D	Sound systems
26D	"Will you allow me?"
28D	Under's opposite
30D	Playfully mocked
32D	What a honey bee collects
33D	French fashion magazine
34D	Noah of "The Pitt"
36D	Prefix with -dextrous
40D	Well-educated people
43D	Diarist Frank
45D	Jewish festival also called "Feast of Lots"
47D	Totally awesome
48D	___ Fireball (spicy candy)
49D	Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
50D	Join forces
51D	"I didn't need it anyway"
55D	Paddled boat
56D	Got down to a toddler's level, say
57D	They're wound up before they sleep!
59D	Puts in stitches
60D	Track event
62D	Buddhist sect
64D	Metric wts.

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