Universal Crossword August 18, 2025 Answers

Complete answers for the Universal crossword puzzle from August 18, 2025.

Universal Crossword August 18, 2025 Answers

This Universal puzzle from August 18, 2025 contains 78 total clues—39 across and 39 down. Below you'll find every clue with its answer and helpful hints. If you're working on a different date, check our Universal crossword archive.

Across Clues

#	Clue	Answer
1A	Ladybug's marks	SPOTS
6A	Happy hour places	BARS
10A	Umami-enhancing additive	MSG
13A	Gold or silver	COLOR
14A	Makes less intense	EASES
15A	Enjoyed a mochi donut, say	ATE
16A	Everlasting romantic feeling	UNDYINGLOVE
18A	Affectionate touch	PAT
19A	Word before "bump" or "pump"	FIST
20A	Game with eagles	GOLF
21A	Half of a colon	DOT
22A	"Don't be scared!"	FEARNOT
24A	It's caught in letters 3-5 of 10-Down	LOBSTER
28A	One-for-one trade	SWAP
29A	Social media post that vanishes after 24 hours	SNAPSTORY
31A	Org. that probes tax fraud	IRS
33A	Jazz legend James	ETTA
34A	Overdraft penalty	FEE
35A	Writing utensil that may leak	PEN
37A	Feel the same	AGREE
39A	Little doggy	PUP
40A	First perfect number	SIX
41A	Persian ___	GULF
42A	Indigo or henna	DYE
44A	Fund kept for minor expenses	PETTYCASH
47A	Prep school near Windsor	ETON
50A	FOMO or YOLO	ACRONYM
51A	"Ready for business" sign	NOWOPEN
54A	It's caught in letters 3-6 of 36-Down	RAT
55A	"Hamilton" character Aaron	BURR
57A	"Dark Angel" star Jessica	ALBA
58A	58-Down, informally	YUP
59A	Drink that might leave a mustache	GLASSOFMILK
62A	That, in Spanish	ESA
63A	Pasta paired with vodka sauce	PENNE
64A	Riverside structure	LEVEE
65A	Hog heaven?	STY
66A	Drink in a combo meal	SODA
67A	Tech support callers	USERS

Down Clues

#	Clue	Answer
1D	Mark on a loafer	SCUFF
2D	Petting zoo equines	PONIES
3D	Familiar saying	ADAGE
4D	Child's choo-choo	TOYTRAIN
5D	___ Lanka	SRI
6D	It's caught in letters 7-11 of 16-Across	BALL
7D	Recently	ASOFLATE
8D	Crank (up)	REV
9D	U-turn from NNW	SSE
10D	Sichuan bean curd dish with numbing heat	MAPOTOFU
11D	House worker, for short	STATEREP
12D	Understand	SEE
14D	Award feats for multitalented stars	EGOTS
17D	Org. such as CARE	NGO
21D	"Spring forward" hrs.	DST
23D	"Planet Money" network	NPR
25D	Made a choice	OPTED
26D	Scouts ___ (org. with merit badges)	BSA
27D	Pastrami bread	RYE
30D	Weakens, in gamer-speak	NERFS
32D	Flippant	SAUCY
35D	Flaky part of a quiche	PIECRUST
36D	Overtime compensation	EXTRAPAY
38D	Motley Crue or Twisted Sister	GLAMBAND
39D	Sugar and sweetie	PETNAMES
40D	Resort with hot tubs	SPA
41D	OB-___	GYN
43D	"___-haw!"	YEE
45D	Kid in a stroller	TOT
46D	It's caught in letters 2-6 of 59-Across	HORSE
48D	Not pretaped	ONLIVE
49D	More virtuous	NOBLER
52D	Play-for-pay person	PRO
53D	Stops sleeping	WAKES
56D	Sch. for future admirals	USNA
58D	"Definitely!"	YES
59D	Navigation device for a geocacher	GPS
60D	Summer zodiac sign	LEO
61D	Annual shot target	FLU