Across
1.
Shoe with a cougar in its logo
PUMA
5.
Singer/actress Lady ___
GAGA
9.
Like some fish that’s not grilled or pan-seared
OVENBAKED
11.
Tibetan spiritual leader
DALAILAMA
12.
Gear tooth
COG
13.
Commotion
ADO
15.
100%
ALL
18.
Mideast country that celebrates the new year ("Nowruz") in March
IRAN
19.
One who takes action
DOER
21.
Longtime N.F.L. coach Andy
REID
22.
"A Man Called ___" (2022 Tom Hanks film)
OTTO
23.
Actress Rae of "Insecure"
ISSA
24.
Large ice cream containers
TUBS
25.
Ingredient in many plant-based meats
SOY
26.
"Catch my drift?"
SEE
Down
1.
Pea coat?
POD
2.
State sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson
UVA
3.
First name shared by two Spice Girls
MEL
4.
Massive Amazon boa
ANACONDA
5.
Film portrayer of Wonder Woman
GALGADOT
6.
Letters before a nickname
AKA
7.
Opal or sapphire
GEM
8.
Palindromic name found in "abracadabra"
ADA
10.
Book jacket blurb
BIO
13.
"You ___ busted!"
ARESO
14.
"Driving Miss ____" (1989 Best Picture winner)
DAISY
16.
Cross-legged yoga pose
LOTUS
17.
Leave alone
LETBE
18.
Part of the eye that contains melanin
IRIS
20.
Stood up
ROSE