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Nate Cardin
Nate Cardin

NY Times, Sun May 12, 2024 Cryptic Crossword

29-Across : Outspoken crank complained (6)

Author:
Nate Cardin
Editor:
Joel Fagliano
Rows: 15, Columns: 15, Words: 32, Blocks: 67
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Across
1
Mushroom stuffed with bit of Stilton is tasty bite (6) : MORSEL
4
Small matter: Independent changes party in voting process (8) : ELECTRON
10
Haul around recycled Marvel thermos (6,3) : TRAVELMUG
11
First lady interrupting gutless newscaster? No way! (5) : NEVER
12
Ranks lab subjects taking ecstasy (5) : RATES
13
Harbor fiery temper after chili pepper (9) : ANCHORAGE
14
Everything backed up after oven broke (it's a longish story) (7) : NOVELLA
16
Flower leads to lively "I love you!" (4) : LILY
19
Short Hindu teacher started a triathlon (4) : SWAM
21
Spooner's stylish glove is punk concert staple (4,3) : MOSHPIT
24
Easy decision for the Scarecrow? (2-7) : NOBRAINER
25
Play doctor with American Medical Association (5) : DRAMA
26
Characters in whodunit eagerly join forces (5) : UNITE
27
Finished school with consistent marks (9) : GRADUATED
28
Steadies wobbly table (3,5) : SETASIDE
29
Outspoken crank complained (6) : WHINED
Down
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Mom, Alan's growing up (8) : MATURING
2
Regarding Act IV: Blanche's ending is subject to change (8) : REACTIVE
3
Contests time-out, settles the score (5) : EVENS
5
Sensible townie takes in soldier (7) : LOGICAL
6
Spoons California pasta (9) : CANOODLES
7
Jimmy goes back, takes in a show (6) : REVEAL
8
Butterflies occupying inner vestry (6) : NERVES
9
Nearly skewer a safari animal (6) : IMPALA
15
Celtics rivals eat with Massachusetts legislators (9) : LAWMAKERS
17
Fake bronze warped tray pans (5,3) : SPRAYTAN
18
Saint Paul, a noted politician, flipped Delaware left (8) : STRANDED
20
Took care of silver in hair with bit of dye (7) : MANAGED
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After Monday, milk farm raised huge amount (6) : MYRIAD
22
Cancels yearbooks, abandons article (6) : ANNULS
23
I boost floundering instrumentalist (6) : OBOIST
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Female deer called for bucks (5) : DOUGH
Answer summary: 0 unique to this puzzle, 2 unique to Modern Era but used previously.

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