Universal Crossword October 17 2026 Answers (10/17/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's Universal Crossword puzzle for October 17 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our Universal Crossword October 17, 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 17, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 10/17/26, 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 Web portal with Bing
4A Barn baby
9A NBA stat
12A Device that prevents sheets from getting wrinkled?
15A ___ and aah
16A Genesis account
17A _ot-_imit _aha poker
18A "Dennis the ___"
19A Japanese casual wear retailer
21A Prank pulled by pulling
25A Blow like a volcano
26A Obsessive literary captain
28A The Munch Museum's city
30A Is sick
31A Mexican street corn
32A "The Gilded Age" actress McDonald
34A Ray gun sound
35A Its crust uses alternative flours
38A Location tech
39A Gives stars to, in a way
40A Spread false accusations about
41A Rep
43A Word after "window" or "aisle"
44A Swear
45A Garment worn after a relaxing bath
46A Limb for a soccer team captain's band
47A Some MMA wins
48A Landform in Kiribati or Tuvalu
50A Creatively decorated vehicle
54A Oolong, e.g.
55A Highlight of many a Celtic rock song
60A Break a fast
61A Seafood dish prepared with mayo
62A Texting letters
63A Colombian dish prepared with corn flour
64A Encouragement at a drag bar
1D Female zebra
2D Twirl
3D Theoretical power unit representing electricity saved
4D Had title to
5D Director Craven
6D Eng. course
7D Word before "surf" or "trip"
8D Drive-___ window
9D Surprises for students who didn't study
10D Collection sites for drivers
11D Has success using drivers?
12D Fluffy pooch
13D Brew prepared similarly to sake
14D Actress Daly whose first name is hidden in "safety net"
20D 401(k) alternative
22D Pursue
23D "Yes indeedy!"
24D Like Bart, among the Simpson siblings
26D Elite NFL squad
27D Sound real estate investments?
29D Unrefined metal
31D Containers shaped like acoustic foam
33D Figs. that can translate into college credit
36D Org. that funded memory foam's invention
37D "To be completely frank ..."
42D State with only three counties: Abbr.
47D Greek K
49D Dumbbell units, for short
51D Pepsi, e.g.
52D "Sadly ..."
53D Support in the closet
56D "Eureka!"
57D (Don't pet me!)
58D Dessert consumed on 3/14
59D Mischievous demon

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