Universal Crossword May 26 2026 Answers (5/26/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's Universal Crossword puzzle for May 26 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our Universal Crossword May 26, 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 May 26, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 5/26/26, 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 Catchall category: Abbr.
5A The surprise in a Kinder Surprise
8A Sputnik launcher, briefly
12A Fuzzy fruit
13A Color
14A March Madness org.
15A *Comedian and author of "Diary of a Mad Diva"
17A Give temporarily
18A Co-___ (member-owned businesses)
19A Throw forcefully, in slang
20A ___ Blanc (Alpine peak)
21A Small earring
23A *Grammy winner for "Channel Orange"
27A Red chili paste from northwest Africa
29A Acting piggish
30A Traffic sound
31A Wrinkly citrus fruit
32A Confucian path
33A *Director of "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles"
37A Ottawa's prov.
40A "Neato!"
41A Wraps up
44A Summons for an Apple assistant
46A They're covered by scarves
49A *Director of "Transformers" and "Armageddon"
51A Greek pita sandwich
52A Soccer score
53A Hairstyle that might require several bobby pins
55A Whole bunch
56A Broadway production
57A Crying, idiomatically ... or what the starred clues' answers produce?
60A Ivy in Philly
61A Museum pieces
62A Eaglet's home
63A Some streaming interruptions
64A Tic-tac-toe side
65A Catch some z's
1D "___ twice, cut once"
2D Actor McKellen
3D Foretell the future using a crystal ball
4D Kansas City NFL squad
5D Letter before iota
6D Not just my
7D What a nod might mean
8D Open, like a safe
9D Interactive trivia game
10D Guitarist Carlos with an eponymous band
11D "Neato!"
12D Soda can opener
15D Joke around
16D Aloe ___
20D Nickname
22D Carpe ___
24D Like a forbidden area
25D The "k" in kg
26D Greenpeace, for one
28D Type of delivery
31D Cyber address
34D Backstory, in fantasy
35D Prep, as water for pasta
36D Make out, in Manchester
37D Resistance unit
38D Sounded horse?
39D Titans of industry
42D Outing that doesn't last overnight
43D Pet gently
45D "Stitches" singer Mendes
46D Gift-wrapping need
47D Many-headed Greek monster
48D Some family members
50D Cigarette stubs
54D "The Royal Tenenbaums" actor Wilson
56D Place for relaxing
57D Candle material
58D "___ we there yet?"
59D 60 minuti

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