Universal Crossword May 5 2025 Answers (5/5/25)

Here are all of the answers to today's Universal Crossword puzzle for May 5 2025 to help you finish it up!

Our Universal Crossword May 5, 2025 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 5, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 5/5/25, 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 Persian Gulf country where camel racing is popular
5A Field whistler
8A "Hey! Over here!"
12A Part for an actor
13A Curitiba's currency, or a synonym of "genuine"
14A "I don't think so"
15A Major art lover
18A "Barbara ___" (Beach Boys song)
19A Set aside for later
20A "That explains it"
21A Computer's removal key
23A ___-ray Disc
24A Pig's home
27A Twisted metal artwork
30A Target of toy commercials
31A More than none
32A Lake by Buffalo
33A Double-___ sword
36A Big Mac fans eschew them
37A Lacking skill
38A Late July babies
39A Fun, as a party
40A Trio after R
41A Pre-makeover shot
45A "Who ___ to say?"
46A Garden tool
47A List of players
49A Profit
51A Flag holder
52A Deteriorate
54A Seller of sofas and chairs
57A Cookie with a flavor inspired by Post Malone
58A Frat guys
59A Mountaintop, e.g.
60A Round veggies
61A Cast a spell on
62A Great enthusiasm
1D Maritime predator
2D Small hill
3D Completely fresh
4D ___ profit
5D "The Matrix" star Keanu
6D Gutter site
7D Seasonal sickness
8D Erects
9D Actress Elisabeth
10D "Yeah, right" (Note: This is a bonus theme answer!)
11D Word before "Doors" or "Black Keys"
13D Like many violent movies
16D Login name
17D Prozac producer
22D "This way"
23D Items dunked in water during a hot dog eating contest
25D Vacation plan, often
26D Throw, in slang
28D Prickly plants
29D Time in office
33D Napoleon's exile isle
34D Believe to be
35D "Who would have thought?"
36D Piece of plumbing
37D Apple Music's predecessor
39D "Madam Secretary" star Tea
40D Subway station barriers
42D Heavy animals seen on safaris
43D Bleach brand
44D Continent where democracy was born
48D Skin openings
50D Surroundings
51D Without additives
53D Bible reading
54D Dandy dresser
55D "truth b told ..."
56D Devilish cartoon character

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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The Universal Crossword was first introduced in 1999, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is known for its clever clues and challenging difficulty level, and is updated daily with new and interesting themes.

One of the unique features of the Universal Crossword is its use of a standardized grid size, which makes it easy for solvers to switch between different crossword puzzles without having to adjust to a new grid layout. The puzzle is also known for its inclusion of a wide range of topics, from pop culture and current events to science and history.

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