Universal Crossword January 21 2026 Answers (1/21/26)

Our Universal Crossword January 21, 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 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 1/21/26, 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	Issa of "Barbie"
4A	Column crossers
8A	Humble abodes
14A	"A Nightmare on ___ Street"
15A	Mind-blowing
16A	What's in the stars
17A	"Boo" follower
18A	Compete in a rink
20A	Pear variety named for a region of France
22A	Makes a quilt
23A	Scatter seeds
24A	"Company" song about taking a chance on love
27A	"I don't believe ___ met"
28A	Like the most soft peach
34A	Naan flour
37A	Guesses at PDX
40A	Cheesy chip
41A	2011 hit for LMFAO
44A	Number with a dollar sign
45A	Young who's 80 years young
46A	Took the bus
47A	Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
49A	Colorful building block
51A	Aretha Franklin or Ray Charles
57A	Therapist's org.
60A	Already cut, as lumber
61A	Child's pose, e.g.
62A	Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
66A	Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
67A	One might use acid
68A	Toward the sunrise
69A	Texter's "Holy cow!"
70A	Message on a dirty car
71A	Positive feature
72A	Loaf that may be marbled
1D	Healing program
2D	Without company
3D	Face blowing a kiss, for example
4D	Sanctuary
5D	Maker of Bubble Bath nail polish
6D	Drag accessory
7D	"Pardon me," in Palermo
8D	Shish kebab need
9D	Angry cat's sound
10D	Seek answers
11D	Nashville honors, familiarly
12D	Low-carb diet
13D	Crock-Pot creation
19D	Title for MLK
21D	Standing guard
25D	Declare confidently
26D	Divulge
29D	Traveler's lodging
30D	Arts supporters
31D	Feature of an empty house
32D	Place for gardening tools
33D	Hefty volume
34D	Date with a doc
35D	Tropical tuber
36D	Alaskan cruise, say
38D	Flexible card in blackjack
39D	Talent
42D	Apt anagram of "aye"
43D	Saloon selections
48D	Fast-track program at the airport, briefly
50D	San Francisco baseball team
52D	Have bills to pay
53D	General Assembly VIP
54D	Croc's kin
55D	Foe
56D	Open grazing area
57D	Not that many
58D	Bread served with hummus
59D	Story trajectories
60D	Wineglass feature
63D	Librarian's rebuke
64D	"Blueberries for ___" (kid-lit classic)
65D	Pac-12's Beavers

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