BWS Puzzle 65: Themeless #4

I'm experimenting with low-word-count themeless grids lately, so here's a 64-worder. This one started with a few of the four interlocking 15s, and then carving out the rest of the grid led to this chunky, block-heavy (47) arrangement. There are lots of 4s and 5s, too, but I don't actually mind all that so much, both as a solver and a cluer. Hope you agree.

Enjoy the solve, and share if you do! Constructive feedback in the comments is always welcome.

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