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Andrew Ries
Andrew Ries

NY Times, Sun Mar 15, 2026 Cryptic Crossword

Author:
Andrew Ries
Editor:
Will Shortz
Rows: 15, Columns: 15, Words: 30, Blocks: 65
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Across
1
Easily taught about fundamental elements of medicine in place of residency (8) : DOMICILE
5
R. Mitchum's "Ryan's Daughter" co-star prepares for a shot (6) : SMILES
10
B&O fixed trestle (7) : LETTERS
11
Cutting the intro, montage captures bit of subtle acting (7) : ONSTAGE
12
Aussie animals ultimately hunt where birds hang out (5) : ROOST
13
Sought a legal remedy, claiming corrupt judge's ruling (9) : SUSTAINED
14
Hurry inside emporium with craft food and drink expert (6,7) : MARTHASTEWART
18
Carol Alt did see fees restructured (6,7) : ADESTEFIDELES
22
Woman who leads Democrat and "none of the above" around November (3,6) : DENMOTHER
25
Least-repaired auto brand (5) : TESLA
26
Dog leaps in excitedly (7) : SPANIEL
27
Announced bishop's office assesses St. Lawrence and others (7) : SEAWAYS
28
Hippos in gulf essentially sitting (6) : POSING
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Average talking head is an ardent supporter (8) : PARTISAN
Down
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Musician's set includes classic blues (8) : DOLDRUMS
2
Encountered loud noise over each densely populated region (5,4) : METROAREA
3
Fast runner is one who cuts corners, as they say in Boston (7) : CHEETAH
4
Shoemaker's gear hangs in there (5) : LASTS
6
A blemish covered by mom's cosmetic product (7) : MASCARA
7
Pick up front part of landing net (5) : LEARN
8
Date's rocking yellow uniform (6) : STEADY
9
Bashing foes, e.g., D.A. loses hearing (4,4) : GOESDEAF
15
The class fashioned book bags (8) : SATCHELS
16
In part, transcendentalism answers rejecters of evil (9) : TALISMANS
17
Booth, for one or two, seats pair of introverts (8) : ASSASSIN
19
Feeling created by raising volume one tiny bit (7) : EMOTION
20
Take away retro vehicle owned by Times editor (7) : DETRACT
21
Tots bothering dad to have dinner (4,2) : ADDSUP
23
Moves toward Arkansas in three directions (5) : NEARS
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Rats out a worshiper of Jah (5) : RASTA
Answer summary: 0 unique to this puzzle, 2 unique to Modern Era but used previously.

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