Universal Crossword Clue and Answer April 15, 2024
by Ritu | Updated Apr 15, 2024
The Universal Crossword is a word game with many clues. Each clue must be solved to get the answer and the clues for April 15, 2024, have been listed below.
These puzzles will make you insane, but their answer will leave you surprised. Crossword puzzles are becoming more and more popular and these days, people find this intriguing.
Actor Braff of "Scrubs"
Answer: ZACH
Zachary Israel Braff is an American actor and filmmaker who played John Michael "J.D." Dorian on the NBC/ABC television series Scrubs, for which he was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2005 and for three Golden Globe Awards from 2005 to 2007.
Small amounts of paint
Answer: DABS
"Small amounts of paint dabs" refers to tiny quantities of paint applied to a surface in a dabbing motion.
Skier's setting
Answer: SLOPE
In skiing, a "skier's setting slope" refer to the act of adjusting settings or parameters of equipment related to skiing in the context of ski bindings or ski equipment setup.
Croatia's currency
Answer: EURO
The euro is the official currency many member states of the European Union. It is divided into 100 euro cents.
Guinness of "Star Wars"
Answer: ALEC
Alec Guinness was an English actor who featured in many Ealing comedies, including Kind Hearts and Coronets.
Buzzing homes
Answer: HIVES
It refers to Beehives, an artificial/man-made structure to house a honey bee nest.
Fiber source
Answer: BRAN
Journalist Bash on CNN
Answer: DANA
Dana Ruth Bash is an American journalist, news anchor, host of Inside Politics and co-anchor of State of the Union on CNN.
Prevent from happening
Answer: AVERT
It means to prevent or ward off any event or act. It can be averting any situation or not allowing it to happen.
Indy 500 entrant
Answer: RACECARDRIVER
An "entrant race card driver" refers to a driver who is participating in the race and is listed on the race card, a program or document that provides information about the drivers, teams, and other details related to the race.
Here's a breakdown of each term:
Be inquisitive
Answer: ASK
It means to be very eager to ask questions about anything that is very interesting or fascinating.
Wheel edges
Answer: RIMS
"Wheel edges rims" refers to the outermost part of a wheel, known as the rim.
Like some breezes
Answer: GENTLE
It means something "like some breezes gentle," suggesting that it possesses qualities similar to a soft, mild breeze.
"Deck the Halls" contraction
Answer: TIS
The contraction "tis" is a shortened form of "it is." In the context of the song "Deck the Halls," the phrase "tis" is a contraction of "it is" and is used in the line "Deck the halls with boughs of holly, 'tis the season to be jolly."
Trendy, '60s-style
Answer: MOD
The phrase "trendy, '60s-style mod" refers to a fashion or design aesthetic inspired by the subculture of the 1960s.
Owns
Answer: HAS
It means to own anything, being the owner of a particular thing, possess a thing and has right over it.
Gown creator
Answer: DRESSMAKER
A DRESSMAKER is a person who designs dresses, it can also be referred to a Fashion Designer who designs gowns and other dresses.
Is the perfect size
Answer: FITS
It means that a thing is of a perfect size and fits in properly. It can be any dress or anything that has been made with correct measurements.
Sportscast summary
Answer: RECAP
Recap is a shortened form of "summarize," derived from the Latin word, "go over the main points again."
Loudness, on a TV remote
Answer: VOL
Volume refers to the sound we hear in televion. If the volume increases the sounf increases and if the volume decreases sound also decreases. TV volume is measured in decibels, or "bels" named after Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone.
Tropical ray
Answer: MANTA
The "tropical ray manta" refers to the manta ray, a large and majestic fish that is found in tropical waters around the world.
Love, in Lima
Answer: AMOR
"Love" in Lima, is the capital city of Peru, is "amor." In Spanish, "amor" means love. It is a vibrant and diverse city that can be found with its culture, cuisine, and traditions.
Player of recorded music
Answer: DISCJOCKEY
A disc jockey abbreviated as DJ, is a person who plays recorded music for audience. Types of DJs include radio DJs, club DJs, mobile DJs, and turntablists.
Game-ending cry in rummy
Answer: GIN
In the card game Rummy Gin, the "game-ending cry" is called "knocking." When a player thinks they have formed sets or runs with their cards and can lay them in a manner that meets the game's requirements, they choose to "knock."
Curtain holder
Answer: ROD
A "curtain holder rod" is a long pole used to support and hang curtains. It is mounted horizontally above a window and the curtains are attached to it via curtain rings or hooks.
Anagram of "eon"
Answer: ONE
An anagram of "eon" is "one." Both "eon" and "one" consist of same letters that are rearranged differently.
Like some bases
Answer: STOLEN
The phrase "like some bases stolen" means that the bases being stolen share a common quality. In baseball, "stealing bases" refers to baserunner advancing to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball.
Voucher
Answer: CHIT
A Voucher is a small piece of printed paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or may be exchanged for goods or services.
Smartphone download
Answer: APP
An App is a software application, a small, specialized program that can be downloaded on mobile devices.
Have a measurable impact, or what 20-, 31- and 41-Across each do
Answer: MOVETHENEEDLE
The clue "movetheneedle" means that the answers to 20-, 31-, and 41-Across involve actions or behaviors that have a measurable impact or effect.
Neutral shade
Answer: BEIGE
Beige is described as a pale sandy color, a grayish tan, a pale grayish yellow or a light-grayish yellowish brown.
Checkmates an opponent, say
Answer: WINS
In the game Chess when a player checkmates its opponent then it means that the player has high chances of winning the game.
Dec. holiday
Answer: XMAS
Xmas is a abbreviation of the word Christmas. It is an annual festival marking the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25.
Stubble remover
Answer: RAZOR
A "stubble remover razor" refers to razor that is designed to remove short or stubbly hair on the face, hands or legs. It can be used by both men and women.
Upscale hotel chain
Answer: OMNI
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an upscale hotel chain known for luxurious accommodations, service, and amenities.
Ice cream container size
Answer: PINT
An ice cream container size referred as "pint" holds 16 fluid ounces of ice cream. It is a standard measure for ice cream brands and is found in grocery stores and ice cream shops.
"___ these flowers beautiful?"
Answer: ARENT
"Aren't" is a contraction of "are not" and "am not". The sentence is as following: " Aren't these flowers beautiful"?
Stretch of time
Answer: SPAN
A stretch of time is a continuous period of time without any interruptions. It can be span of years, months or days.
German name that's a palindrome
Answer: OTTO
"Otto" is a palindrome that means that it reads the same forwards and backwards. In German, "Otto" is a name given for males.
Striped Serengeti sight
Answer: ZEBRA
Zebras are African animals with black-and-white striped coats. There are three living species: Grévy's zebra, the plains zebra, and the mountain zebra.
Radiant glows
Answer: AURAS
An aura is an energy that surrounds living things, including humans, animals, and plants. It refers to some positive energy that shields or protects us.
Sidewalk flaw
Answer: CRACK
A "sidewalk flaw crack" refers to a crack in a sidewalk, a paved path found along roads or streets for pedestrians to walk on.
Sharpen
Answer: HONE
It means to refine or improve anything such as skills, abilities or strategies to make it better or effective.
Arp's art movement
Answer: DADAISM
Jean Arp, also known as Hans Arp, was an artist who was associated with the Dada movement. Dadaism was an art movement that emerged during World War I and reached its peak in the 1920s.
Sleep spoiler
Answer: ALARM
An alarm is a clock that is designed to alert a person or group of people at a specified time. Set the time in the alarm and it will ring on the time set.
Shows flexibility
Answer: BENDS
It means something which is very flexible and can bend easily. It can also take the shape of anything easily.
Lasting mark
Answer: SCAR
A scar is a mark that is left after a wound gets healed. It is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin.
Like some flavored ice
Answer: SHAVED
When something is called as "like some flavored ice shaved," it menas baout its texture and taste similar to shaved ice with added flavoring.
Perk up
Answer: LIVEN
To "perk up" or "liven" means to add energy, enthusiasm, or vitality to it and making it lively or engaging.
Analyze excessively
Answer: OVERTHINK
It means to think about a topic or a person continously. It also means to constantly put our mind into something that is very important or not relevant.
___ capita
Answer: PER
Per capita is a Latin term that means "by head." Per capita means the average per person and is used in place of "per person" in statistical observances.
Boston winter hrs.
Answer: EST
Boston located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET), observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) during the winter months.
Like fresh celery
Answer: CRISP
Fresh celery has a crunchy texture when you snap off a piece and bite into it. It can also be fried and eaten as a Crisp.
Composer Stravinsky
Answer: IGOR
Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was a Russian composer and conductor with French citizenship and United States citizenship.
Foamy coffee order
Answer: LATTE
Latte, also known as caffè latte, is an Italian coffee drink that is made with espresso, steamed milk, and a thin layer of frothed milk.
College application part, often
Answer: ESSAY
Essay means writing a para about some topic in brief or in detail. There can be more than one para written and can be a small or long essay.
Bygone Russian leader
Answer: TSAR
A bygone Russian leader who held the title of "tsar" is referred as a "czar" in English. The term "czar" is derived from the Russian word "tsar," which was used by the emperors of Russia before the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Another name for Sporty Spice
Answer: MELC
Another name for Sporty Spice, is Mel C, one of the members of the Spice Girls and the short name for Melanie C. Mel C's full name is Melanie Chisholm.
Moves with a mouse
Answer: DRAGS
Drags means to move the mouse in Laptop or PC from left to right or right to left on the desktop. It can be moving mouse from one file to another or one page to another.
Send in payment
Answer: REMIT
It means to make payment either online or offline. Remitting money means to pay money.
Be thrifty
Answer: ECONOMIZE
Being thrifty means being careful for your money and knowing how to spend it. It means to think twice before spending any money.
Very eager
Answer: AVID
It means to be eager or excited about something. It is characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit.
Boxer's bout enders, briefly
Answer: KOS
In boxing, "KO" stands for "Knockout," which happens when a boxer is knocked down and unable to get up within a predetermined count by the referee. "KO" describes a decisive victory in a boxing match.
Front part of a clock
Answer: FACE
It refers to the area where the numbers and hands of the clock located. The Hour, Minutes and Seconds move and we can see the time through the face of the clock.
___ Carlo
Answer: MONTE
Monte Carlo is an administrative area of Monaco, specifically the ward of Monte. The name refers to a larger district, the Monte Carlo Quarter.
Fully cooked
Answer: DONE
"Fully cooked done" refers to something related to Cooking. It means that the food is fully cooked and is ready to be served.
Becomes a part of
Answer: JOINSIN
The word "becomes a part of" relates to the word "joins in." When someone "joins in," it means they are a part of an activity, group, or conversation.
Change back
Answer: REVERT
Revert means to return to a previous state, condition, or situation. It also means to return to something or to go back.
Start a workday, perhaps
Answer: LOGON
Starting a workday involves some actions that are designed to put you in a professional mindset and prepare you for the day's tasks.
Orangutan relative, casually
Answer: CHIMP
The phrase provided, "Orangutan relative, casually chimp," refers that orangutans and chimpanzees are part of the great ape family, making them relatives in the animal kingdom.
Reddish-brown dye
Answer: HENNA
Henna is a reddish dye that is prepared from dried and powdered leaves of the henna tree. It has been used since ancient Egyptian times as a hair and body dye and in mehndi.
Allow entry
Answer: ADMIT
It means to give someone an entry into a particular place, permission to enter a place. It can be an office, religious place, institute, etc.
Garden growth
Answer: PLANT
A plant is a living thing that grows on earth and has stems, leaves, and roots. We water them as and when needed, and they can be indoor or outdoor plants.
Basil-based sauce
Answer: PESTO
Originally from Genoa, Italy, pesto got its name from the Italian word "pestare," which means "to crush or pound."
Low pair in poker
Answer: TWOS
In poker, a "low pair" means a pair that is lower in rank compared to other pairs and "twos" refers to the pair of twos, which is the lowest pair you can have in standard poker games.
Trade show
Answer: EXPO
It refers to some type of Exhibition that is held at a particular place to showcase and demonstrate the latest products. It can be for Furniture, Clothing, Jewellery, Home Appliances etc.
Supportive garment
Answer: BRA
It is an undergarment worn by women. It comes in different colours and sizes.
Musician's gift
Answer: EAR
A musician's gift are his ears as it is referred to having "perfect pitch" or "absolute pitch" and allows them to identify or re-create a musical note without referring a tone.
