Crossword clue
“2003 crime drama adapted from a Dennis Lehane novel”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
MYSTICRIVERLetters11
Starts withM
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “2003 crime drama adapted from a Dennis Lehane novel” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 31, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with M and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “2003 crime drama adapted from a Dennis Lehane novel” clue?+
The answer is MYSTICRIVER (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 31, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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