Universal Crossword October 14 2026 Answers (10/14/26)

Our Universal Crossword October 14, 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 October 14, 2026 Answers

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« October 13 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Liven (up)
4A	Sounds of amazement
8A	Acquire
12A	Tries to win the heart of
14A	"Wheel of Fortune" turn
15A	System of beliefs
17A	"Finally ..." (In this answer, note letters 3-7)
20A	Incredible bargain
21A	Twosome
22A	Compete (for)
23A	"You gotta be kidding me!" (... letters 2-6)
28A	Mai ___
31A	Labradoodle, e.g.
32A	So-o-o happy
33A	___ and for all
35A	Faucet issue
38A	Fruits used in 46-Down
39A	Debates ferociously, say (... letters 4-8)
42A	Rita's "West Side Story" role
43A	World Cup cheer
44A	Mind-centering discipline
48A	Conspiratorial group
51A	(Throw me a bone!)
53A	Wrestler's goal
54A	Competition with knights and queens (... letters 5-9)
58A	O'Hare, for United
59A	Future tulip
60A	Charged particle
61A	Ancient Greek prophet
64A	Low-alcohol brew ... or what's found in 17-, 23-, 39- and 54-Across? (Bonus: Note what the changed letters spell!)
68A	New Orleans sandwiches
69A	Sound of contentment
70A	It eliminates wrinkles
71A	Queens ballplayer, for short
72A	___ Lankan rupee
73A	Singer Del Rey
1D	Leather punches
2D	Castle defense
3D	Get ready for a selfie
4D	Buckeyes' sch.
5D	Decide
6D	Diwali celebrant
7D	Pig's schnoz
8D	Goop at a salon
9D	Grabbed a bite
10D	"There's no alternative for me"
11D	"Not gonna happen"
13D	Male deer
16D	Knights' rides
18D	Needed a Band-Aid, say
19D	Eco-conscious bag
24D	Big commotion
25D	Fairy-tale monster
26D	In addition
27D	"Roots" writer Alex
28D	Roman garment
29D	Unknown commenter, for short
30D	Coolest rap song from 1990?
34D	"Como ___?"
36D	"Am ___ believe ..."
37D	Seal predator in Arctic lands
40D	Browser subwindows
41D	Gull's relative
45D	Tennis period beginning in '68
46D	Martini booze
47D	Queen of the hill, perhaps
49D	If nothing goes wrong
50D	Rock icon Reed
52D	Impartial
54D	Karate strike
55D	Lake touching Michigan's "thumb"
56D	Forearm bones
57D	It merged with Exxon in '99
62D	Frequent URL ending
63D	Harsh cleaning agent
65D	Fish whose name is Hawaiian for "fire"
66D	Lo-o-ng time
67D	Cellular messenger

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