Universal Crossword August 8, 2025 Answers

Complete answers for the Universal crossword puzzle from August 8, 2025.

Universal Crossword August 8, 2025 Answers

This Universal puzzle from August 8, 2025 contains 78 total clues—37 across and 41 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	___ Gaga	LADY
5A	Mashed potatoes no-no	LUMP
9A	Scouts ___ ("Be Prepared" org.)	BSA
12A	Farewell, in French	ADIEU
14A	Dr. Frankenstein's assistant	IGOR
15A	Bringing up the rear	LAST
17A	Wonder ___	WOMAN
18A	Ice sheet	FLOE
19A	Too	OVERLY
20A	*Reaching a point where progress stops	HITTINGADEAD
23A	PC port	USB
26A	Trig function	SINE
27A	Blood disorder	ANEMIA
28A	Wi-Fi network device	ROUTER
30A	Condemn	DAMN
32A	Foxy	SLY
33A	*Become irrational	GOOFFTHEDEEP
36A	"Orinoco Flow" singer	ENYA
37A	Verbal shrug	MEH
38A	iPhone programs	APPS
42A	*Summer's unofficial finale	LABORDAYWEEK
47A	Writer or painter's deg.	MFA
50A	Violin holder	CASE
51A	Opposite of "rough"	GENTLE
52A	The New ___ (magazine that turned 100 in February 2025)	YORKER
54A	Fawn's mama	DOE
55A	Stitch	SEW
56A	What each starred clue's answer has?	NOENDINSIGHT
60A	Dog food brand	ALPO
61A	Female pigs	SOWS
62A	Word after "stop" or "go right"	AHEAD
66A	Get well	HEAL
67A	Tropical hardwood	TEAK
68A	Like an untended lawn	WEEDY
69A	Cable alternative, briefly	DSL
70A	European peaks	ALPS
71A	"If all ___ fails ..."	ELSE

Down Clues

#	Clue	Answer
1D	Judge's field	LAW
2D	"Without further ___ ..."	ADO
3D	Make less bright	DIM
4D	Casual affirmative	YEAH
5D	Elevates, or British elevators	LIFTS
6D	Wrinkly fruit	UGLI
7D	1969 destination	MOON
8D	Like a tailgate party	PREGAME
9D	Razor insert	BLADE
10D	Stephen King's "___ Lot"	SALEMS
11D	Attack vigorously	ASSAIL
13D	Global org. that helps kids	UNICEF
16D	From now until midnight	TODAY
21D	Wrongful act	TORT
22D	Diarist Frank	ANNE
23D	Strongly encourage	URGE
24D	Imminently	SOON
25D	Channel marker	BUOY
29D	Cookware brand that's an anagram of "flat"	TFAL
30D	Tractor maker	DEERE
31D	Ritalin target, for short	ADHD
34D	Med. plan options	HMOS
35D	Hock	PAWN
39D	Some are named Fluffy and Fido	PETS
40D	Brazilian soccer legend	PELE
41D	Misrepresent	BELIE
43D	Passed with flying colors	ACED
44D	Starbucks staffer	BARISTA
45D	Eager and excited	AGOG
46D	Cowgirl's shout	YEEHAW
47D	Talking bird	PARROT
48D	Tricked	FOOLED
49D	Cornmeal flatbreads	AREPAS
53D	Small hill	KNOLL
54D	Computer storage devices	DISKS
57D	Christmas song	NOEL
58D	Trade	DEAL
59D	Megan ___ Stallion	THEE
63D	Fish with a moray variety	EEL
64D	Most pop-ups	ADS
65D	Hair coloring	DYE