THC-crossword thread-6; 4 ans PP till 4 pm IST

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Paintings made initially on mountain range (6)MURALS
4 Blueprints are drawings? (6) DRAFTS
9 Inland letters from Caucasian (4) ASIA
10 China’s mysterious pearl coins (10) PORCELAINS
11 Skirt perhaps in good condition (6) KILTER
12 Heave heartless bird into temple (8) PANTHEON
13 Take a dig at second-rate photograph (5,4) CHEAP SHOT
15 Deadly for the obese to return from Los Angeles (5)FATAL
16 End of box almost covered by painting (5)
18 Army man slipped and fell (9)COLLAPSED
22 Made chat with pita or Indian bread? (8)CHAPATTI
23 Seizes first of grandmother’s files (6)
25 Melt one lab to make corrosion-resistant substance (5,5)NOBLE METAL
26 Therefore, ruffians lose the first game (4)THUS
27 Hitler’s police captures former Wimbledon champion, belts him (6)
28 Presumed love, sighed (6)OPINED

Down
1 The saviour’s (Maradona’s) heir apparent is back? Ha! (7) MESSIAH
2 One sheltered from tirade is mirthful (5)
3 Orchid, first two lilacs at European capital (7)
5 Lamenting verdict that replaces first lady with European leader (6)
6 Superhero’s light is a photographic aid (5,4)
7 Zulu healer crooned with love for mother (7)
8 Typo costs girl, misleads decoders (13)
14 A harvest sent up tower at Greek citadel (9) ACROPOLIS
17 Bee almost foots the profits (7)
19 Run away from undergarment of fielder? (3,4)
20 Comment on the former currency (7)
21 Block enclosure with most men who protect Indian leader (6)
24 Pursue activity even after loss of one (3,2)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Paintings made initially on mountain range (6)MURALS
4 Blueprints are drawings? (6) DRAFTS
9 Inland letters from Caucasian (4) ASIA
10 China’s mysterious pearl coins (10) PORCELAINS
11 Skirt perhaps in good condition (6) KILTER
12 Heave heartless bird into temple (8) PANTHEON
13 Take a dig at second-rate photograph (5,4) CHEAP SHOT
15 Deadly for the obese to return from Los Angeles (5)FATAL
16 End of box almost covered by painting (5)
18 Army man slipped and fell (9)COLLAPSED
22 Made chat with pita or Indian bread? (8)CHAPATTI
23 Seizes first of grandmother’s files (6)
25 Melt one lab to make corrosion-resistant substance (5,5)NOBLE METAL
26 Therefore, ruffians lose the first game (4)THUS
27 Hitler’s police captures former Wimbledon champion, belts him (6)
28 Presumed love, sighed (6)OPINED

Down
1 The saviour’s (Maradona’s) heir apparent is back? Ha! (7) MESSIAH
2 One sheltered from tirade is mirthful (5)
3 Orchid, first two lilacs at European capital (7) LIPARIS
5 Lamenting verdict that replaces first lady with European leader (6)
6 Superhero’s light is a photographic aid (5,4) FLASH LAMP
7 Zulu healer crooned with love for mother (7)
8 Typo costs girl, misleads decoders (13) CRYPTOLOGISTS
14 A harvest sent up tower at Greek citadel (9) ACROPOLIS
17 Bee almost foots the profits (7)
19 Run away from undergarment of fielder? (3,4) LEG SLIP
20 Comment on the former currency (7)
21 Block enclosure with most men who protect Indian leader (6) STYMIE
24 Pursue activity even after loss of one (3,2)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Paintings made initially on mountain range (6)MURALS
4 Blueprints are drawings? (6) DRAFTS
9 Inland letters from Caucasian (4) ASIA
10 China’s mysterious pearl coins (10) PORCELAINS
11 Skirt perhaps in good condition (6) KILTER
12 Heave heartless bird into temple (8) PANTHEON
13 Take a dig at second-rate photograph (5,4) CHEAP SHOT
15 Deadly for the obese to return from Los Angeles (5)FATAL
16 End of box almost covered by painting (5)ABORT
18 Army man slipped and fell (9)COLLAPSED
22 Made chat with pita or Indian bread? (8)CHAPATTI
23 Seizes first of grandmother’s files (6)GRASPS
25 Melt one lab to make corrosion-resistant substance (5,5)NOBLE METAL
26 Therefore, ruffians lose the first game (4)THUS
27 Hitler’s police captures former Wimbledon champion, belts him (6)SASHES
28 Presumed love, sighed (6)OPINED

Down
1 The saviour’s (Maradona’s) heir apparent is back? Ha! (7) MESSIAH
2 One sheltered from tirade is mirthful (5)RIANT
3 Orchid, first two lilacs at European capital (7) LIPARIS
5 Lamenting verdict that replaces first lady with European leader (6)RUEING
6 Superhero’s light is a photographic aid (5,4) FLASH LAMP
7 Zulu healer crooned with love for mother (7)SANGOMA
8 Typo costs girl, misleads decoders (13) CRYPTOLOGISTS
14 A harvest sent up tower at Greek citadel (9) ACROPOLIS
17 Bee almost foots the profits (7)BEHOOFS
19 Run away from undergarment of fielder? (3,4) LEG SLIP
20 Comment on the former currency (7)EXPOUND
21 Block enclosure with most men who protect Indian leader (6) STYMIE
24 Pursue activity even after loss of one (3,2)ACT ON

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Know any foreign national? (6)
8 Resounding when mouth's almost stuffed! (8)
9 Elated state seen in heroic dancing (8)
10 In conclusion, appeal succeeded (6) ENSUED
11 Cow died at the BBC, but that's not shown (5)
12 Bring up born pest (6)
14 Sailor's mock oath in airy rhyme, bit remiss to include verse (6,2,7)
17 Devout covering some distance to get to sermon (6)
18 Fire in bachelor lounge (5) BLAZE
22 Buzz in lively bar dance (6)
23 Eccentric mint chewing poetic setter's on the way (8) IMMINENT
24 Meet, rest, off in planes (8)
25 Is trapped male governed by reason? What an odd idea! (6)

Down
1 Abuse the dummy winning heat hands down (9)
2 Dash north to support husband featuring in extravagant publicity (6)
3 Outrage essentially shown in nasal discharge (5)
4 Intellectuals can be drunk at times before it boomerangs (8) LITERATI
5 Alibi has me mixed up protecting respected Indian lady (8)
6 Cauliflower head with excellent stuffing made well (5)
8 Offices of sovereign representative failing to meet regal commitments (13)
13 Duty surrounding Nazi rule fraught with insanity (9) CRAZINESS
15 Passionate opening keeping everyone initially on edge (8)
16 Summoned after sheep ran wild (8)
19 Long flowing garments left privates unconstrained (6)
20 Flights picked up some flowering plants (5)
21 Diving ducks appearing as small seagulls (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11177/article6360354.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Know any foreign national? (6)KENYAN
8 Resounding when mouth's almost stuffed! (8)
9 Elated state seen in heroic dancing (8)EUPHORIC
10 In conclusion, appeal succeeded (6) ENSUED
11 Cow died at the BBC, but that's not shown (5)
12 Bring up born pest (6)BROACH
14 Sailor's mock oath in airy rhyme, bit remiss to include verse (6,2,7)
17 Devout covering some distance to get to sermon (6)
18 Fire in bachelor lounge (5) BLAZE
22 Buzz in lively bar dance (6)
23 Eccentric mint chewing poetic setter's on the way (8) IMMINENT
24 Meet, rest, off in planes (8)
25 Is trapped male governed by reason? What an odd idea! (6)

Down
1 Abuse the dummy winning heat hands down (9)
2 Dash north to support husband featuring in extravagant publicity (6)
3 Outrage essentially shown in nasal discharge (5)SNORT
4 Intellectuals can be drunk at times before it boomerangs (8) LITERATI
5 Alibi has me mixed up protecting respected Indian lady (8)MEMSAHIB
6 Cauliflower head with excellent stuffing made well (5)
8 Offices of sovereign representative failing to meet regal commitments (13)
13 Duty surrounding Nazi rule fraught with insanity (9) CRAZINESS
15 Passionate opening keeping everyone initially on edge (8)
16 Summoned after sheep ran wild (8)
19 Long flowing garments left privates unconstrained (6)
20 Flights picked up some flowering plants (5)
21 Diving ducks appearing as small seagulls (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Know any foreign national? (6)KENYAN
8 Resounding when mouth's almost stuffed! (8)
9 Elated state seen in heroic dancing (8)EUPHORIC
10 In conclusion, appeal succeeded (6) ENSUED
11 Cow died at the BBC, but that's not shown (5)
12 Bring up born pest (6)BROACH
14 Sailor's mock oath in airy rhyme, bit remiss to include verse (6,2,7)
17 Devout covering some distance to get to sermon (6)
18 Fire in bachelor lounge (5) BLAZE
22 Buzz in lively bar dance (6) RHUMBA
23 Eccentric mint chewing poetic setter's on the way (8) IMMINENT
24 Meet, rest, off in planes (8)
25 Is trapped male governed by reason? What an odd idea! (6) WHIMSY

Down
1 Abuse the dummy winning heat hands down (9)
2 Dash north to support husband featuring in extravagant publicity (6) HYPHEN
3 Outrage essentially shown in nasal discharge (5)SNORT
4 Intellectuals can be drunk at times before it boomerangs (8) LITERATI
5 Alibi has me mixed up protecting respected Indian lady (8)MEMSAHIB
6 Cauliflower head with excellent stuffing made well (5)
8 Offices of sovereign representative failing to meet regal commitments (13)
13 Duty surrounding Nazi rule fraught with insanity (9) CRAZINESS
15 Passionate opening keeping everyone initially on edge (8) VEHEMENT
16 Summoned after sheep ran wild (8)
19 Long flowing garments left privates unconstrained (6)
20 Flights picked up some flowering plants (5)
21 Diving ducks appearing as small seagulls (5) SMEWS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Know any foreign national? (6)KENYAN
8 Resounding when mouth's almost stuffed! (8)VOICEFUL
9 Elated state seen in heroic dancing (8)EUPHORIC
10 In conclusion, appeal succeeded (6) ENSUED
11 Cow died at the BBC, but that's not shown (5)DAUNT
12 Bring up born pest (6)BROACH
14 Sailor's mock oath in airy rhyme, bit remiss to include verse (6,2,7)SHIVER MY TIMBERS
17 Devout covering some distance to get to sermon (6)HOMILY
18 Fire in bachelor lounge (5) BLAZE
22 Buzz in lively bar dance (6) RHUMBA
23 Eccentric mint chewing poetic setter's on the way (8) IMMINENT
24 Meet, rest, off in planes (8)JOINTERS
25 Is trapped male governed by reason? What an odd idea! (6) WHIMSY

Down
1 Abuse the dummy winning heat hands down (9)BEQUEATHS
2 Dash north to support husband featuring in extravagant publicity (6) HYPHEN
3 Outrage essentially shown in nasal discharge (5)SNORT
4 Intellectuals can be drunk at times before it boomerangs (8) LITERATI
5 Alibi has me mixed up protecting respected Indian lady (8)MEMSAHIB
6 Cauliflower head with excellent stuffing made well (5)CURED
8 Offices of sovereign representative failing to meet regal commitments (13)
13 Duty surrounding Nazi rule fraught with insanity (9) CRAZINESS
15 Passionate opening keeping everyone initially on edge (8) VEHEMENT
16 Summoned after sheep ran wild (8)RAMPAGED
19 Long flowing garments left privates unconstrained (6)LUNGIS
20 Flights picked up some flowering plants (5)PHLOX
21 Diving ducks appearing as small seagulls (5) SMEWS

:clap::clap::clap: A challenging pangram!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Hands card with threat (6)
8 Cancelled plenty of shifts (8)
9 Chap mainly needed on machine breaking down (8)
10 Puts up with upright son (6)
11 Tough bow? Just the opposite (5)
12 Paid for pleasure, ecstasy missing in the act (6)
14 Resistance in essence comes to mere stonewalling, one at a time or in parallel (15)
17 Revolting act associated with a very old profession (6)
18 Fancy display by an unknown entity (5)
22 Condition requiring learner to wear scrubs (6)
23 Undecided hands overcome by inertia replaced (2,3,3)
24 Inevitably execution has man getting axed (8)
25 Throw a fit to date man about town (6)

Down
1 School noticed holding record for cheating (9)
2 Marshal revealing gun to man pursued by Rangers (6)
3 Stands for instruments (5)
4 Away at finish, journalist gets upset (8)
5 Model to wear clothes originally intended for a god (8)
6 Notice to sit properly in passages for access (5)
8 Formerly used at the start in old novel, ancient poem (4,4,1,4) ONCE UPON A TIME
13 Class in boxing with primarily young people in general going through a set of steps (9) FLYWEIGHT
15 Touching upon each and every condition on earth in the practical world (4,4) REAL LIFE
16 Extremely silly to keep mum if suffocating (8) SMOTHERY
19 Paid careful attention to hours polling required (6) HEEDED
20 Craft beer having distribution cap (5)
21 Band holds tickets initially in reserve (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11177/article6360354.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Hands card with threat (6)
8 Cancelled plenty of shifts (8)
9 Chap mainly needed on machine breaking down (8)MECHANIC
10 Puts up with upright son (6)ERECTS
11 Tough bow? Just the opposite (5)
12 Paid for pleasure, ecstasy missing in the act (6)
14 Resistance in essence comes to mere stonewalling, one at a time or in parallel (15)
17 Revolting act associated with a very old profession (6)
18 Fancy display by an unknown entity (5)SHOWY
22 Condition requiring learner to wear scrubs (6)HEALTH
23 Undecided hands overcome by inertia replaced (2,3,3)IN THE AIR
24 Inevitably execution has man getting axed (8)
25 Throw a fit to date man about town (6)

Down
1 School noticed holding record for cheating (9)
2 Marshal revealing gun to man pursued by Rangers (6)
3 Stands for instruments (5)
4 Away at finish, journalist gets upset (8)
5 Model to wear clothes originally intended for a god (8)
6 Notice to sit properly in passages for access (5)
8 Formerly used at the start in old novel, ancient poem (4,4,1,4) ONCE UPON A TIME
13 Class in boxing with primarily young people in general going through a set of steps (9) FLYWEIGHT
15 Touching upon each and every condition on earth in the practical world (4,4) REAL LIFE
16 Extremely silly to keep mum if suffocating (8) SMOTHERY
19 Paid careful attention to hours polling required (6) HEEDED
20 Craft beer having distribution cap (5)
21 Band holds tickets initially in reserve (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Hands card with threat (6)
8 Cancelled plenty of shifts (8)
9 Chap mainly needed on machine breaking down (8)MECHANIC
10 Puts up with upright son (6)ERECTS
11 Tough bow? Just the opposite (5)
12 Paid for pleasure, ecstasy missing in the act (6)
14 Resistance in essence comes to mere stonewalling, one at a time or in parallel (15) CORRESPONDINGLY
17 Revolting act associated with a very old profession (6) AVOWAL
18 Fancy display by an unknown entity (5)SHOWY
22 Condition requiring learner to wear scrubs (6)HEALTH
23 Undecided hands overcome by inertia replaced (2,3,3)IN THE AIR
24 Inevitably execution has man getting axed (8)
25 Throw a fit to date man about town (6) SEETHE

Down
1 School noticed holding record for cheating (9)
2 Marshal revealing gun to man pursued by Rangers (6)
3 Stands for instruments (5)
4 Away at finish, journalist gets upset (8)
5 Model to wear clothes originally intended for a god (8)
6 Notice to sit properly in passages for access (5) ADITS
8 Formerly used at the start in old novel, ancient poem (4,4,1,4) ONCE UPON A TIME
13 Class in boxing with primarily young people in general going through a set of steps (9) FLYWEIGHT
15 Touching upon each and every condition on earth in the practical world (4,4) REAL LIFE
16 Extremely silly to keep mum if suffocating (8) SMOTHERY
19 Paid careful attention to hours polling required (6) HEEDED
20 Craft beer having distribution cap (5)
21 Band holds tickets initially in reserve (5) STASH

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Hands card with threat (6)MENACE
8 Cancelled plenty of shifts (8)OFFLOADS
9 Chap mainly needed on machine breaking down (8)MECHANIC
10 Puts up with upright son (6)ERECTS
11 Tough bow? Just the opposite (5)STERN
12 Paid for pleasure, ecstasy missing in the act (6)FUNDED
14 Resistance in essence comes to mere stonewalling, one at a time or in parallel (15) CORRESPONDINGLY
17 Revolting act associated with a very old profession (6) AVOWAL
18 Fancy display by an unknown entity (5)SHOWY
22 Condition requiring learner to wear scrubs (6)HEALTH
23 Undecided hands overcome by inertia replaced (2,3,3)IN THE AIR
24 Inevitably execution has man getting axed (8)PERFORCE
25 Throw a fit to date man about town (6) SEETHE

Down
1 School noticed holding record for cheating (9)DECEPTION
2 Marshal revealing gun to man pursued by Rangers (6)GATHER
3 Stands for instruments (5)MEANS
4 Away at finish, journalist gets upset (8)OFFENDED
5 Model to wear clothes originally intended for a god (8)POSEIDON
6 Notice to sit properly in passages for access (5) ADITS
8 Formerly used at the start in old novel, ancient poem (4,4,1,4) ONCE UPON A TIME
13 Class in boxing with primarily young people in general going through a set of steps (9) FLYWEIGHT
15 Touching upon each and every condition on earth in the practical world (4,4) REAL LIFE
16 Extremely silly to keep mum if suffocating (8) SMOTHERY
19 Paid careful attention to hours polling required (6) HEEDED
20 Craft beer having distribution cap (5)BERET
21 Band holds tickets initially in reserve (5) STASH

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Mountain pass with lofty and rugged peaks forming ring (6) COLLAR
9 Judge to investigate again, right from beginning to end (8) EXAMINER
10 Quietly I would leave home for companionship (8) PRESENCE
11 Bill’s lost head or heart? (6) TICKER
12 Need woven thread (6) DEARTH
13 Busy copper spotted behind officer (8)
15 Beer to get over bad day is permitted (7)
17 Without an iota of fear disproves theories (7)
20 Blow hot and cold play is sensual (8)
22 Select champs according to report (6)
23 A secretary involved in chatter about fruit (6)
25 Condemned provost possessed grass? On the contrary (8)
26 Dazed Jules Verne’s traveller, Phileas at base, sleeping (8)
27 Decrypted code he copied (6)

Down
1 Chime rings in valley (8)
2 Girl’s jumper Mark found in campus’s vacant lecture halls (10)
3 Bishop looked after church’s subdivision (6)
4 Create first day cover overlooking new leader … (7)
5 … bit weak nursing rear end convulsion (8)
6 One’s broken current record (4)
7 Difficult to continue by backing out (6)
14 … thinking hip’s mended, left very upbeat with operation, extremely happy (10)
16 Former champion’s short temper led to argument (8)
18 Fellow’s unusually earnest for a screw! (8)
19 See, one in road free to wear nothing at all in American state! (7)
21 Man with the runs swallowed bitter medicine perhaps (6)
22 Photo returned by woman provides code (6)
24 Excited to be visiting synagogue (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11019/article5731101.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Mountain pass with lofty and rugged peaks forming ring (6) COLLAR
9 Judge to investigate again, right from beginning to end (8) EXAMINER
10 Quietly I would leave home for companionship (8) PRESENCE
11 Bill’s lost head or heart? (6) TICKER
12 Need woven thread (6) DEARTH
13 Busy copper spotted behind officer (8)
15 Beer to get over bad day is permitted (7)
17 Without an iota of fear disproves theories (7)
20 Blow hot and cold play is sensual (8)
22 Select champs according to report (6)
23 A secretary involved in chatter about fruit (6)
25 Condemned provost possessed grass? On the contrary (8)
26 Dazed Jules Verne’s traveller, Phileas at base, sleeping (8)
27 Decrypted code he copied (6)

Down
1 Chime rings in valley (8)DOORBELL
2 Girl’s jumper Mark found in campus’s vacant lecture halls (10)
3 Bishop looked after church’s subdivision (6)BRANCH
4 Create first day cover overlooking new leader … (7)
5 … bit weak nursing rear end convulsion (8)
6 One’s broken current record (4)DISC
7 Difficult to continue by backing out (6)
14 … thinking hip’s mended, left very upbeat with operation, extremely happy (10)
16 Former champion’s short temper led to argument (8)
18 Fellow’s unusually earnest for a screw! (8)
19 See, one in road free to wear nothing at all in American state! (7)FLORIDA
21 Man with the runs swallowed bitter medicine perhaps (6)
22 Photo returned by woman provides code (6)
24 Excited to be visiting synagogue (4)AGOG

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Mountain pass with lofty and rugged peaks forming ring (6) COLLAR
9 Judge to investigate again, right from beginning to end (8) EXAMINER
10 Quietly I would leave home for companionship (8) PRESENCE
11 Bill’s lost head or heart? (6) TICKER
12 Need woven thread (6) DEARTH
13 Busy copper spotted behind officer (8) OCCUPIED
15 Beer to get over bad day is permitted (7) ALLOWED
17 Without an iota of fear disproves theories (7) BELIEFS
20 Blow hot and cold play is sensual (8) PHYSICAL
22 Select champs according to report (6) CHOOSE
23 A secretary involved in chatter about fruit (6) PAPAYA
25 Condemned provost possessed grass? On the contrary (8) REPROVED
26 Dazed Jules Verne’s traveller, Phileas at base, sleeping (8) BEFOGGED
27 Decrypted code he copied (6) ECHOED

Down
1 Chime rings in valley (8) DOORBELL
2 Girl’s jumper Mark found in campus’s vacant lecture halls (10) CLASSROOMS
3 Bishop looked after church’s subdivision (6) BRANCH
4 Create first day cover overlooking new leader … (7) DEVELOP
5 … bit weak nursing rear end convulsion (8) PARTICLE
6 One’s broken current record (4)DISC
7 Difficult to continue by backing out (6) SEVERE
14 … thinking hip’s mended, left very upbeat with operation, extremely happy (10) PHILOSOPHY
16 Former champion’s short temper led to argument (8) EXCHANGE
18 Fellow’s unusually earnest for a screw! (8) FASTENER
19 See, one in road free to wear nothing at all in American state! (7)FLORIDA
21 Man with the runs swallowed bitter medicine perhaps (6) HEALER
22 Photo returned by woman provides code (6) CIPHER
24 Excited to be visiting synagogue (4)AGOG

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Good mimic could make one stare open-mouthed (4)
3 Typesetter in awfully poor sitcom (10)
10 Big city pub and clubs with no ale, surprisingly (9)
11 Mostly elegant town (5)
12 Maiden on mountain in Crete’s pointing to legendary king (5)
13 Head of precinct extremely upset about Irish detective (6)
16 Never-ending contest à la Tom and Jerry? (3-3-5,4)
17 Ambassador in West Germany in novel - author? (6,9)
20 We, entertained by young socialites? They’re socially inept! (6)
21 Row across river in German city (5)
24 Buddy (American) and I correspond (5)
25 Native of Lincoln checking ancestry? (9)
26 Appropriate to grieve over, say, a large sea creature (5,5)
27 Fail to hear young woman (4)

DOWN
1 Leave bishop, slapped, utterly astonished (10)
2 Dior happy to wear favourite semiprecious stone (7)
4 One blew on euphonium initially, then this? (4)
5 Mourn a VIP, a remarkable Finnish runner (5,5)
6 Potter’s creation, and urn squire with kiln forged, with hint of turquoise inside (8,6) SQUIRREL NUTKIN
7 Girl from different habitat (7) TABITHA
8 Telephone engineer circling number (4) RING
9 Pastoral events turned sour, resulting in uprising (8,6) PEASANTS REVOLT
14 Obama broadcast includes bit of history, every single D-Day code name (5,5) OMAHA BEACH
15 Wonky knees worry people from Manhattan? (3,7)
18 Indicating yes, theologian at home is brought in alcoholic drink (7)
19 With first-rate singing partner of Elton in Honolulu beach resort (7)
22 Favourite aspect of carnival (4)
23 Black bird of prey in a hollow (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2820/article6710855.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Good mimic could make one stare open-mouthed (4)GAPE
3 Typesetter in awfully poor sitcom (10)
10 Big city pub and clubs with no ale, surprisingly (9)
11 Mostly elegant town (5)URBAN
12 Maiden on mountain in Crete’s pointing to legendary king (5)MIDAS
13 Head of precinct extremely upset about Irish detective (6)POIROT
16 Never-ending contest à la Tom and Jerry? (3-3-5,4)CAT-AND-MOUSE GAME
17 Ambassador in West Germany in novel - author? (6,9)
20 We, entertained by young socialites? They’re socially inept! (6)
21 Row across river in German city (5)
24 Buddy (American) and I correspond (5)
25 Native of Lincoln checking ancestry? (9)
26 Appropriate to grieve over, say, a large sea creature (5,5)
27 Fail to hear young woman (4)

DOWN
1 Leave bishop, slapped, utterly astonished (10)
2 Dior happy to wear favourite semiprecious stone (7)
4 One blew on euphonium initially, then this? (4)
5 Mourn a VIP, a remarkable Finnish runner (5,5)
6 Potter’s creation, and urn squire with kiln forged, with hint of turquoise inside (8,6) SQUIRREL NUTKIN
7 Girl from different habitat (7) TABITHA
8 Telephone engineer circling number (4) RING
9 Pastoral events turned sour, resulting in uprising (8,6) PEASANTS REVOLT
14 Obama broadcast includes bit of history, every single D-Day code name (5,5) OMAHA BEACH
15 Wonky knees worry people from Manhattan? (3,7)
18 Indicating yes, theologian at home is brought in alcoholic drink (7)
19 With first-rate singing partner of Elton in Honolulu beach resort (7)
22 Favourite aspect of carnival (4)
23 Black bird of prey in a hollow (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Good mimic could make one stare open-mouthed (4) GAPE
3 Typesetter in awfully poor sitcom (10) COMPOSITOR
10 Big city pub and clubs with no ale, surprisingly (9)
11 Mostly elegant town (5) URBAN
12 Maiden on mountain in Crete’s pointing to legendary king (5) MIDAS
13 Head of precinct extremely upset about Irish detective (6) POIROT
16 Never-ending contest à la Tom and Jerry? (3-3-5,4) CAT-AND-MOUSE-GAME
17 Ambassador in West Germany in novel - author? (6,9)
20 We, entertained by young socialites? They’re socially inept! (6)
21 Row across river in German city (5)
24 Buddy (American) and I correspond (5)
25 Native of Lincoln checking ancestry? (9)
26 Appropriate to grieve over, say, a large sea creature (5,5)
27 Fail to hear young woman (4) MISS

DOWN
1 Leave bishop, slapped, utterly astonished (10)
2 Dior happy to wear favourite semiprecious stone (7)
4 One blew on euphonium initially, then this? (4) OBOE
5 Mourn a VIP, a remarkable Finnish runner (5,5)
6 Potter’s creation, and urn squire with kiln forged, with hint of turquoise inside (8,6) SQUIRREL NUTKIN
7 Girl from different habitat (7) TABITHA
8 Telephone engineer circling number (4) RING
9 Pastoral events turned sour, resulting in uprising (8,6) PEASANTS REVOLT
14 Obama broadcast includes bit of history, every single D-Day code name (5,5) OMAHA BEACH
15 Wonky knees worry people from Manhattan? (3,7) NEW YORKERS
18 Indicating yes, theologian at home is brought in alcoholic drink (7)
19 With first-rate singing partner of Elton in Honolulu beach resort (7)
22 Favourite aspect of carnival (4)
23 Black bird of prey in a hollow (4) BOWL

[spchennai]

ACROSS
1 Good mimic could make one stare open-mouthed (4) GAPE
3 Typesetter in awfully poor sitcom (10) COMPOSITOR
10 Big city pub and clubs with no ale, surprisingly (9)
11 Mostly elegant town (5) URBAN
12 Maiden on mountain in Crete’s pointing to legendary king (5) MIDAS
13 Head of precinct extremely upset about Irish detective (6) POIROT
16 Never-ending contest à la Tom and Jerry? (3-3-5,4) CAT-AND-MOUSE-GAME
17 Ambassador in West Germany in novel - author? (6,9) ERNEST HEMINGWAY
20 We, entertained by young socialites? They’re socially inept! (6)
21 Row across river in German city (5)
24 Buddy (American) and I correspond (5)
25 Native of Lincoln checking ancestry? (9) ABORIINE
26 Appropriate to grieve over, say, a large sea creature (5,5) RIGHT WHALE
27 Fail to hear young woman (4) MISS

DOWN
1 Leave bishop, slapped, utterly astonished (10) GOBSMACKED
2 Dior happy to wear favourite semiprecious stone (7)
4 One blew on euphonium initially, then this? (4) OBOE
5 Mourn a VIP, a remarkable Finnish runner (5,5) PAAVO NURMI
6 Potter’s creation, and urn squire with kiln forged, with hint of turquoise inside (8,6) SQUIRREL NUTKIN
7 Girl from different habitat (7) TABITHA
8 Telephone engineer circling number (4) RING
9 Pastoral events turned sour, resulting in uprising (8,6) PEASANTS REVOLT
14 Obama broadcast includes bit of history, every single D-Day code name (5,5) OMAHA BEACH
15 Wonky knees worry people from Manhattan? (3,7) NEW YORKERS
18 Indicating yes, theologian at home is brought in alcoholic drink (7)
19 With first-rate singing partner of Elton in Honolulu beach resort (7)
22 Favourite aspect of carnival (4)
23 Black bird of prey in a hollow (4) BOWL

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Good mimic could make one stare open-mouthed (4) GAPE
3 Typesetter in awfully poor sitcom (10) COMPOSITOR
10 Big city pub and clubs with no ale, surprisingly (9)BARCELONA
11 Mostly elegant town (5) URBAN
12 Maiden on mountain in Crete’s pointing to legendary king (5) MIDAS
13 Head of precinct extremely upset about Irish detective (6) POIROT
16 Never-ending contest à la Tom and Jerry? (3-3-5,4) CAT-AND-MOUSE-GAME
17 Ambassador in West Germany in novel - author? (6,9) ERNEST HEMINGWAY
20 We, entertained by young socialites? They’re socially inept! (6)DWEEBS
21 Row across river in German city (5)TRIER
24 Buddy (American) and I correspond (5)AMIGO
25 Native of Lincoln checking ancestry? (9) ABORIINE
26 Appropriate to grieve over, say, a large sea creature (5,5) RIGHT WHALE
27 Fail to hear young woman (4) MISS

DOWN
1 Leave bishop, slapped, utterly astonished (10) GOBSMACKED
2 Dior happy to wear favourite semiprecious stone (7)PERIDOT
4 One blew on euphonium initially, then this? (4) OBOE
5 Mourn a VIP, a remarkable Finnish runner (5,5) PAAVO NURMI
6 Potter’s creation, and urn squire with kiln forged, with hint of turquoise inside (8,6) SQUIRREL NUTKIN
7 Girl from different habitat (7) TABITHA
8 Telephone engineer circling number (4) RING
9 Pastoral events turned sour, resulting in uprising (8,6) PEASANTS REVOLT
14 Obama broadcast includes bit of history, every single D-Day code name (5,5) OMAHA BEACH
15 Wonky knees worry people from Manhattan? (3,7) NEW YORKERS
18 Indicating yes, theologian at home is brought in alcoholic drink (7)NODDING
19 With first-rate singing partner of Elton in Honolulu beach resort (7)WAIKIKI
22 Favourite aspect of carnival (4)FAIR
23 Black bird of prey in a hollow (4) BOWL

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Pray to a destroyer, perhaps to spare academician with love (7) WORSHIP
10 Silicate compound I dug out is flexible (7) ELASTIC
11 A flat-bottomed barge is more weightless (7) LIGHTER
12 Induce heart attacks, maybe in the shakeout (7) ATTRACT
13 Valued the estate of a friend's daughter (9) ESTIMATED
15 About a Hindu leader in a country... (5)
16 ... communist maybe, badly cursed, having no money, degraded (7)
19 Postponed dance inauguration to end of June, acted without brain (7)
20 Good article written on orchestra leader's instrument (5)
21 Takes away vehicle reversing at junction, right before work on Sabbath (9)
25 Extra played antihero without ego (7)
26 Next remedy somewhat radical (7)
28 Moving player to boundary for finals (7)
29 Pretending as king did confuse (7)

Down
1 Let back wife inside by five, sweetheart by midnight (6)
2 Bay during summer end is sunny (6)
3 Close shave, had unknowingly thrashed leaders (4)
4 Phantom's a special setter, right on top in teasers (6)
5 King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated (8)
6 Fastidious character with one dog roaming around Los Angeles (10)
7 Yes, tidal waves are seen regularly (8)
8 Supreme Court to come back on the state of the nation (8)
14 Instrument for second umpire, to essentially indicate run out call (10)
16 Replayed dance tape, tripping in grass (8)
17 Suit princess with a doctor, new at outskirts of Damascus (8)
18 Anguish of daughter is, trees being felled without bearing on society (8)
22 Suspends first meal of the day, to avoid fat (6)
23 Caught Rosy taking setter's shirt and money in bank account (6)
24 Sweden guided on original design of electronic vehicle (6)
27 The innovative divisional engineer sources current (4)

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[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 Pray to a destroyer, perhaps to spare academician with love (7) WORSHIP
10 Silicate compound I dug out is flexible (7) ELASTIC
11 A flat-bottomed barge is more weightless (7) LIGHTER
12 Induce heart attacks, maybe in the shakeout (7) ATTRACT
13 Valued the estate of a friend's daughter (9) ESTIMATED
15 About a Hindu leader in a country... (5)
16 ... communist maybe, badly cursed, having no money, degraded (7)
19 Postponed dance inauguration to end of June, acted without brain (7) DELAYED
20 Good article written on orchestra leader's instrument (5)
21 Takes away vehicle reversing at junction, right before work on Sabbath (9)
25 Extra played antihero without ego (7)
26 Next remedy somewhat radical (7)
28 Moving player to boundary for finals (7)
29 Pretending as king did confuse (7)

Down
1 Let back wife inside by five, sweetheart by midnight (6) TWELVE
2 Bay during summer end is sunny (6)
3 Close shave, had unknowingly thrashed leaders (4)
4 Phantom's a special setter, right on top in teasers (6)
5 King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated (8) REWARDED
6 Fastidious character with one dog roaming around Los Angeles (10) PARTICULAR
7 Yes, tidal waves are seen regularly (8)
8 Supreme Court to come back on the state of the nation (8) SCOTLAND
14 Instrument for second umpire, to essentially indicate run out call (10)
16 Replayed dance tape, tripping in grass (8)
17 Suit princess with a doctor, new at outskirts of Damascus (8)
18 Anguish of daughter is, trees being felled without bearing on society (8)
22 Suspends first meal of the day, to avoid fat (6)
23 Caught Rosy taking setter's shirt and money in bank account (6)
24 Sweden guided on original design of electronic vehicle (6)
27 The innovative divisional engineer sources current (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Pray to a destroyer, perhaps to spare academician with love (7) WORSHIP
10 Silicate compound I dug out is flexible (7) ELASTIC
11 A flat-bottomed barge is more weightless (7) LIGHTER
12 Induce heart attacks, maybe in the shakeout (7) ATTRACT
13 Valued the estate of a friend's daughter (9) ESTIMATED
15 About a Hindu leader in a country... (5)
16 ... communist maybe, badly cursed, having no money, degraded (7)
19 Postponed dance inauguration to end of June, acted without brain (7) DELAYED
20 Good article written on orchestra leader's instrument (5)
21 Takes away vehicle reversing at junction, right before work on Sabbath (9)
25 Extra played antihero without ego (7)ANOTHER
26 Next remedy somewhat radical (7)EXTREME
28 Moving player to boundary for finals (7)
29 Pretending as king did confuse (7)

Down
1 Let back wife inside by five, sweetheart by midnight (6) TWELVE
2 Bay during summer end is sunny (6)BRIGHT
3 Close shave, had unknowingly thrashed leaders (4)SHUT
4 Phantom's a special setter, right on top in teasers (6)
5 King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated (8) REWARDED
6 Fastidious character with one dog roaming around Los Angeles (10) PARTICULAR
7 Yes, tidal waves are seen regularly (8)STEADILY
8 Supreme Court to come back on the state of the nation (8) SCOTLAND
14 Instrument for second umpire, to essentially indicate run out call (10)
16 Replayed dance tape, tripping in grass (8)
17 Suit princess with a doctor, new at outskirts of Damascus (8)
18 Anguish of daughter is, trees being felled without bearing on society (8)
22 Suspends first meal of the day, to avoid fat (6)
23 Caught Rosy taking setter's shirt and money in bank account (6)
24 Sweden guided on original design of electronic vehicle (6)
27 The innovative divisional engineer sources current (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Pray to a destroyer, perhaps to spare academician with love (7) WORSHIP
10 Silicate compound I dug out is flexible (7) ELASTIC
11 A flat-bottomed barge is more weightless (7) LIGHTER
12 Induce heart attacks, maybe in the shakeout (7) ATTRACT
13 Valued the estate of a friend's daughter (9) ESTIMATED
15 About a Hindu leader in a country... (5)
16 ... communist maybe, badly cursed, having no money, degraded (7)
19 Postponed dance inauguration to end of June, acted without brain (7) DELAYED
20 Good article written on orchestra leader's instrument (5)
21 Takes away vehicle reversing at junction, right before work on Sabbath (9)
25 Extra played antihero without ego (7) ANOTHER
26 Next remedy somewhat radical (7) EXTREME
28 Moving player to boundary for finals (7)
29 Pretending as king did confuse (7)

Down
1 Let back wife inside by five, sweetheart by midnight (6) TWELVE
2 Bay during summer end is sunny (6) BRIGHT
3 Close shave, had unknowingly thrashed leaders (4) SHUT
4 Phantom's a special setter, right on top in teasers (6) SPIRIT
5 King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated (8) REWARDED
6 Fastidious character with one dog roaming around Los Angeles (10) PARTICULAR
7 Yes, tidal waves are seen regularly (8) STEADILY
8 Supreme Court to come back on the state of the nation (8) SCOTLAND
14 Instrument for second umpire, to essentially indicate run out call (10) MICROPHONE
16 Replayed dance tape, tripping in grass (8)
17 Suit princess with a doctor, new at outskirts of Damascus (8)
18 Anguish of daughter is, trees being felled without bearing on society (8)
22 Suspends first meal of the day, to avoid fat (6) [
23 Caught Rosy taking setter's shirt and money in bank account (6) CREDIT
24 Sweden guided on original design of electronic vehicle (6) SLEDGE
27 The innovative divisional engineer sources current (4) TIDE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Pray to a destroyer, perhaps to spare academician with love (7) WORSHIP
10 Silicate compound I dug out is flexible (7) ELASTIC
11 A flat-bottomed barge is more weightless (7) LIGHTER
12 Induce heart attacks, maybe in the shakeout (7) ATTRACT
13 Valued the estate of a friend's daughter (9) ESTIMATED
15 About a Hindu leader in a country... (5)CHINA
16 ... communist maybe, badly cursed, having no money, degraded (7)REDUCED
19 Postponed dance inauguration to end of June, acted without brain (7) DELAYED
20 Good article written on orchestra leader's instrument (5)PIANO
21 Takes away vehicle reversing at junction, right before work on Sabbath (9)SUBTRACTS
25 Extra played antihero without ego (7) ANOTHER
26 Next remedy somewhat radical (7) EXTREME
28 Moving player to boundary for finals (7)ENDINGS
29 Pretending as king did confuse (7)KIDDING

Down
1 Let back wife inside by five, sweetheart by midnight (6) TWELVE
2 Bay during summer end is sunny (6) BRIGHT
3 Close shave, had unknowingly thrashed leaders (4) SHUT
4 Phantom's a special setter, right on top in teasers (6) SPIRIT
5 King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated (8) REWARDED
6 Fastidious character with one dog roaming around Los Angeles (10) PARTICULAR
7 Yes, tidal waves are seen regularly (8) STEADILY
8 Supreme Court to come back on the state of the nation (8) SCOTLAND
14 Instrument for second umpire, to essentially indicate run out call (10) MICROPHONE
16 Replayed dance tape, tripping in grass (8)REPEATED
17 Suit princess with a doctor, new at outskirts of Damascus (8)DIAMONDS
18 Anguish of daughter is, trees being felled without bearing on society (8)DISTRESS
22 Suspends first meal of the day, to avoid fat (6)BREAK
23 Caught Rosy taking setter's shirt and money in bank account (6) CREDIT
24 Sweden guided on original design of electronic vehicle (6) SLEDGE
27 The innovative divisional engineer sources current (4) TIDE

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Accept nude form though not entirely pleasing (10)
6 Aged American sweetheart died (4)
10 Applaud directors bringing film production tool (9)
11 Fabrication in article on stranger (5)
12 Pertaining to a question about goat in the river, Henry gave a slip (13) INTERROGATIVE
14 Dead in emergency room having temperature (5) INERT
15 No: Good man should not have kinky sex in mysterious galaxies with wistfulness (9) NOSTALGIA
17 Space traveller absent on a trip to Saturn (9) ASTRONAUT
21 Bishop's almanac contains hymn (5) PSALM
22 Nice narration about rebirth (13)
24 Host emerging markets' chief executive leaders at Spain (5)
25 Data point on situation mostly is taken with nervousness (9)
26 Discharges father by end of day, son to follow (4)
27 Adverse reaction about book with acceptable exploits (10)

Down
1 Trusting LAN Circuit is wrong (10)
2 A division of soldiers trooped first to the flat (9)
3 Bare act possibly (7)
4 Say, a philosopher has no man for company (7)
5 Closes around strategy that is upright (7)
7 Dazzle, soar with energy (5)
8 Depression and gale in coast ends (4)
9 Paint a new film, perhaps (6)
13 Instruments invented by innovative Roman Catholics to remove clot (10)
16 Professional combatant is happy carrying one on a mountain (9)
18 No vital reading on Charlemagne's paladin, perhaps (6)
19 All set to leave with Frenchman charged with crime (7)
20 Segment of 100 meter race at patio (7)
21 Chief of Police Botham, say is on time to get the musician (7)
22 Unsteady Rambo overturns car, kills youth leaders (5)
23 Assist man to elope often (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Accept nude form though not entirely pleasing (10)
6 Aged American sweetheart died (4)
10 Applaud directors bringing film production tool (9)
11 Fabrication in article on stranger (5)
12 Pertaining to a question about goat in the river, Henry gave a slip (13) INTERROGATIVE
14 Dead in emergency room having temperature (5) INERT
15 No: Good man should not have kinky sex in mysterious galaxies with wistfulness (9) NOSTALGIA
17 Space traveller absent on a trip to Saturn (9) ASTRONAUT
21 Bishop's almanac contains hymn (5) PSALM
22 Nice narration about rebirth (13)REINCARNATION
24 Host emerging markets' chief executive leaders at Spain (5)
25 Data point on situation mostly is taken with nervousness (9)
26 Discharges father by end of day, son to follow (4)
27 Adverse reaction about book with acceptable exploits (10)

Down
1 Trusting LAN Circuit is wrong (10)
2 A division of soldiers trooped first to the flat (9)
3 Bare act possibly (7)CABARET
4 Say, a philosopher has no man for company (7)
5 Closes around strategy that is upright (7)
7 Dazzle, soar with energy (5)
8 Depression and gale in coast ends (4)
9 Paint a new film, perhaps (6)
13 Instruments invented by innovative Roman Catholics to remove clot (10)
16 Professional combatant is happy carrying one on a mountain (9)GLADIATOR
18 No vital reading on Charlemagne's paladin, perhaps (6)
19 All set to leave with Frenchman charged with crime (7)ACCUSED
20 Segment of 100 meter race at patio (7)TERRACE
21 Chief of Police Botham, say is on time to get the musician (7)
22 Unsteady Rambo overturns car, kills youth leaders (5)
23 Assist man to elope often (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Accept nude form though not entirely pleasing (10)
6 Aged American sweetheart died (4)
10 Applaud directors bringing film production tool (9)
11 Fabrication in article on stranger (5)
12 Pertaining to a question about goat in the river, Henry gave a slip (13) INTERROGATIVE
14 Dead in emergency room having temperature (5) INERT
15 No: Good man should not have kinky sex in mysterious galaxies with wistfulness (9) NOSTALGIA
17 Space traveller absent on a trip to Saturn (9) ASTRONAUT
21 Bishop's almanac contains hymn (5) PSALM
22 Nice narration about rebirth (13)REINCARNATION
24 Host emerging markets' chief executive leaders at Spain (5)
25 Data point on situation mostly is taken with nervousness (9)
26 Discharges father by end of day, son to follow (4) PAYS
27 Adverse reaction about book with acceptable exploits (10)

Down
1 Trusting LAN Circuit is wrong (10) UNCRITICAL
2 A division of soldiers trooped first to the flat (9)
3 Bare act possibly (7)CABARET
4 Say, a philosopher has no man for company (7)
5 Closes around strategy that is upright (7)
7 Dazzle, soar with energy (5)
8 Depression and gale in coast ends (4)
9 Paint a new film, perhaps (6)
13 Instruments invented by innovative Roman Catholics to remove clot (10) HARMONICAS
16 Professional combatant is happy carrying one on a mountain (9)GLADIATOR
18 No vital reading on Charlemagne's paladin, perhaps (6)
19 All set to leave with Frenchman charged with crime (7)ACCUSED
20 Segment of 100 meter race at patio (7)TERRACE
21 Chief of Police Botham, say is on time to get the musician (7) PIANIST
22 Unsteady Rambo overturns car, kills youth leaders (5) ROCKY
23 Assist man to elope often (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Accept nude form though not entirely pleasing (10)UNACCEPTED
6 Aged American sweetheart died (4)USED
10 Applaud directors bringing film production tool (9)CLAPBOARD
11 Fabrication in article on stranger (5)ALIEN
12 Pertaining to a question about goat in the river, Henry gave a slip (13) INTERROGATIVE
14 Dead in emergency room having temperature (5) INERT
15 No: Good man should not have kinky sex in mysterious galaxies with wistfulness (9) NOSTALGIA
17 Space traveller absent on a trip to Saturn (9) ASTRONAUT
21 Bishop's almanac contains hymn (5) PSALM
22 Nice narration about rebirth (13)REINCARNATION
24 Host emerging markets' chief executive leaders at Spain (5)EMCEE
25 Data point on situation mostly is taken with nervousness (9)STATISTIC
26 Discharges father by end of day, son to follow (4) PAYS
27 Adverse reaction about book with acceptable exploits (10)ADVENTURES

Down
1 Trusting LAN Circuit is wrong (10) UNCRITICAL
2 A division of soldiers trooped first to the flat (9)APARTMENT
3 Bare act possibly (7)CABARET
4 Say, a philosopher has no man for company (7)PLATOON
5 Closes around strategy that is upright (7)ENDWAYS
7 Dazzle, soar with energy (5)SHINE
8 Depression and gale in coast ends (4)DENT
9 Paint a new film, perhaps (6)PATINA
13 Instruments invented by innovative Roman Catholics to remove clot (10) HARMONICAS
16 Professional combatant is happy carrying one on a mountain (9)GLADIATOR
18 No vital reading on Charlemagne's paladin, perhaps (6)OLIVER
19 All set to leave with Frenchman charged with crime (7)ACCUSED
20 Segment of 100 meter race at patio (7)TERRACE
21 Chief of Police Botham, say is on time to get the musician (7) PIANIST
22 Unsteady Rambo overturns car, kills youth leaders (5) ROCKY
23 Assist man to elope often (4)HELP

:clap::clap::clap: Many answers are movie names which are Oscar entrants!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Shapes resistance to Homi's BARC initiative (6) RHOMBI
4 Liveliest police officer stops agents with a touch of taser (8) SPICIEST
10 Too big on regal upheaval (9) OVERLARGE
11 The same in voice quality (5) EQUAL
12 Warns King & Queen perhaps (5)
13 Create ski resort for a person from the rink (3-6)ICE-SKATER
14 Imposing theologian is taken in for dry dessert (7)
16 Store backing a vehicle (4)
19 Chi takes Sam back for a feast (4)
21 Quiz the French taking King's support (7)
24 Five in Society to survey a visual defect (6-3)
25 An age of Regency clergy (5)
26 A ring is full of activity (5)
27 Drunk staff abuse inside bars at the back of ship (9)
28 Fearing low grade analysis (8)
29 Adjusts wrong signal (6)
Down
1 Engage engineers at first to take possession again (8)
2 Cancel additional travel (8)
3 British measure for ringers (5)
5 Unveil a gift (7)
6 Thwart investigation by spouse (9)
7 Rejoices in former partner's unholy lust (6)
8 Farmers' league abandoned floor workers (6)
9 Twisting method's right for a gin cocktail (6)
15 Protected claim of Indian sage's last letter (9)
17 Encouraging to grasp cold hose (8)
18 Delivers rents for a second time? (8)
20 Alleviate tiny number under some scheme (7)
21 Peg's unavailable to start (3,3)
22 Is earth surrounded by water? (6)
23 Sweet of engineer to support vacation of half a month again (6)
25 Noel's automobile has nothing left (5)


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[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Shapes resistance to Homi's BARC initiative (6) RHOMBI
4 Liveliest police officer stops agents with a touch of taser (8) SPICIEST
10 Too big on regal upheaval (9) OVERLARGE
11 The same in voice quality (5) EQUAL
12 Warns King & Queen perhaps (5)
13 Create ski resort for a person from the rink (3-6)ICE-SKATER
14 Imposing theologian is taken in for dry dessert (7)
16 Store backing a vehicle (4)TRAM
19 Chi takes Sam back for a feast (4)
21 Quiz the French taking King's support (7)
24 Five in Society to survey a visual defect (6-3)
25 An age of Regency clergy (5)CYCLE
26 A ring is full of activity (5)ABUZZ
27 Drunk staff abuse inside bars at the back of ship (9)
28 Fearing low grade analysis (8)
29 Adjusts wrong signal (6)ALIGNS
Down
1 Engage engineers at first to take possession again (8)
2 Cancel additional travel (8)
3 British measure for ringers (5)
5 Unveil a gift (7)PRESENT
6 Thwart investigation by spouse (9)
7 Rejoices in former partner's unholy lust (6)
8 Farmers' league abandoned floor workers (6)
9 Twisting method's right for a gin cocktail (6)
15 Protected claim of Indian sage's last letter (9)
17 Encouraging to grasp cold hose (8)
18 Delivers rents for a second time? (8)
20 Alleviate tiny number under some scheme (7)
21 Peg's unavailable to start (3,3)
22 Is earth surrounded by water? (6)
23 Sweet of engineer to support vacation of half a month again (6)
25 Noel's automobile has nothing left (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Shapes resistance to Homi's BARC initiative (6) RHOMBI
4 Liveliest police officer stops agents with a touch of taser (8) SPICIEST
10 Too big on regal upheaval (9) OVERLARGE
11 The same in voice quality (5) EQUAL
12 Warns King & Queen perhaps (5)
13 Create ski resort for a person from the rink (3-6)ICE-SKATER
14 Imposing theologian is taken in for dry dessert (7)
16 Store backing a vehicle (4)TRAM
19 Chi takes Sam back for a feast (4)
21 Quiz the French taking King's support (7)
24 Five in Society to survey a visual defect (6-3)
25 An age of Regency clergy (5)CYCLE
26 A ring is full of activity (5)ABUZZ
27 Drunk staff abuse inside bars at the back of ship (9)
28 Fearing low grade analysis (8)
29 Adjusts wrong signal (6)ALIGNS
Down
1 Engage engineers at first to take possession again (8) REOCCUPY
2 Cancel additional travel (8) OVERRIDE
3 British measure for ringers (5)
5 Unveil a gift (7)PRESENT
6 Thwart investigation by spouse (9)
7 Rejoices in former partner's unholy lust (6)
8 Farmers' league abandoned floor workers (6) TILERS
9 Twisting method's right for a gin cocktail (6)
15 Protected claim of Indian sage's last letter (9)
17 Encouraging to grasp cold hose (8)
18 Delivers rents for a second time? (8) RELEASES
20 Alleviate tiny number under some scheme (7)
21 Peg's unavailable to start (3,3)
22 Is earth surrounded by water? (6)
23 Sweet of engineer to support vacation of half a month again (6)
25 Noel's automobile has nothing left (5) CAROL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Shapes resistance to Homi's BARC initiative (6) RHOMBI
4 Liveliest police officer stops agents with a touch of taser (8) SPICIEST
10 Too big on regal upheaval (9) OVERLARGE
11 The same in voice quality (5) EQUAL
12 Warns King & Queen perhaps (5)CARDS
13 Create ski resort for a person from the rink (3-6)ICE-SKATER
14 Imposing theologian is taken in for dry dessert (7)PUDDING
16 Store backing a vehicle (4)TRAM
19 Chi takes Sam back for a feast (4)XMAS
21 Quiz the French taking King's support (7)TRESTLE
24 Five in Society to survey a visual defect (6-3)SQUINT-EYE
25 An age of Regency clergy (5)CYCLE
26 A ring is full of activity (5)ABUZZ
27 Drunk staff abuse inside bars at the back of ship (9)TAFFRAILS
28 Fearing low grade analysis (8)DREADING
29 Adjusts wrong signal (6)ALIGNS
Down
1 Engage engineers at first to take possession again (8) REOCCUPY
2 Cancel additional travel (8) OVERRIDE
3 British measure for ringers (5)BELLS
5 Unveil a gift (7)PRESENT
6 Thwart investigation by spouse (9)CHECKMATE
7 Rejoices in former partner's unholy lust (6)EXULTS
8 Farmers' league abandoned floor workers (6) TILERS
9 Twisting method's right for a gin cocktail (6)ARCING
15 Protected claim of Indian sage's last letter (9)IMMUNIZED
17 Encouraging to grasp cold hose (8)STOCKING
18 Delivers rents for a second time? (8) RELEASES
20 Alleviate tiny number under some scheme (7)SWEETEN
21 Peg's unavailable to start (3,3)TEE OFF
22 Is earth surrounded by water? (6)ISLAND
23 Sweet of engineer to support vacation of half a month again (6)JUJUBE
25 Noel's automobile has nothing left (5) CAROL

:clap::clap::clap: A double pangram celebrating Christmas, a birthday gift from the setter!

[deepakgita]

MERRYCHRISTMAS

Across
8 Alpha leaves Beta with hot queen (4) BETH
9 Telecommunications without minutest components can be cost-effective (10) ECONOMICAL
10 Bore my developed foetus (6) EMBRYO
11 Curdled foodstuffs for pains after endless exercise (8) YOGHURTS
12 Bovine amphibian creature (8) BULLFROB
14 Six rings, though endless and recast, are uncontaminated (6)
16 Second-hand American edition (4)
17 Angry because this type of clue does not have the first letter (5)
18 A sort of vote (4)
19 Harbour a mad, sly, upper-class male (6)
21 Pants and pockets (8)
23 Animals control animals (8)
26 Pop's stout is placed in front of that lady (6)
27 Alas, Tuscan turns into a presenter (5,5)
28 Coward, maybe, but no base learner (4)

Down
1 Sir, Burmese organisation replenishes money spent (10)
2 Laughed comically, "Under-clothed, not nude" (8)
3 American city has one red painter (6)
4 Sacred part of Soho lyceum (4)
5 Pardons counterfeits around four (8)
6 Drink a type of confectionery without ice (6)
7 Lure graduate with sex-appeal (4)
13 Great MC's spirit (5)
15 Meddled in fire tender reconstruction (10)
17 Start company with some soldiers and an engineer (8)
18 Calling on six posing after departure of model (8)
20 This will sometimes be more than the width of rood in the middle of this grid (6)
22 Ring a marine creature? That's stupid (6)
24 Test once before morning (4)
25 Way regularly found in Rio ward (4)

[Russellbew]

MERRYCHRISTMAS

Across
8 Alpha leaves Beta with hot queen (4) BETH
9 Telecommunications without minutest components can be cost-effective (10) ECONOMICAL
10 Bore my developed foetus (6) EMBRYO
11 Curdled foodstuffs for pains after endless exercise (8) YOGHURTS
12 Bovine amphibian creature (8) BULLFROB
14 Six rings, though endless and recast, are uncontaminated (6)
16 Second-hand American edition (4) USED
17 Angry because this type of clue does not have the first letter (5)
18 A sort of vote (4)
19 Harbour a mad, sly, upper-class male (6)
21 Pants and pockets (8)
23 Animals control animals (8)
26 Pop's stout is placed in front of that lady (6)
27 Alas, Tuscan turns into a presenter (5,5)
28 Coward, maybe, but no base learner (4)

Down
1 Sir, Burmese organisation replenishes money spent (10)
2 Laughed comically, "Under-clothed, not nude" (8)
3 American city has one red painter (6)
4 Sacred part of Soho lyceum (4)
5 Pardons counterfeits around four (8)
6 Drink a type of confectionery without ice (6)
7 Lure graduate with sex-appeal (4) BAIT
13 Great MC's spirit (5)
15 Meddled in fire tender reconstruction (10) INTERFERED
17 Start company with some soldiers and an engineer (8)
18 Calling on six posing after departure of model (8)
20 This will sometimes be more than the width of rood in the middle of this grid (6)
22 Ring a marine creature? That's stupid (6)
24 Test once before morning (4) EXAM
25 Way regularly found in Rio ward (4) ROAD

[pavalamani pragasam]

MERRYCHRISTMAS

Across
8 Alpha leaves Beta with hot queen (4) BETH
9 Telecommunications without minutest components can be cost-effective (10) ECONOMICAL
10 Bore my developed foetus (6) EMBRYO
11 Curdled foodstuffs for pains after endless exercise (8) YOGHURTS
12 Bovine amphibian creature (8) BULLFROB
14 Six rings, though endless and recast, are uncontaminated (6)
16 Second-hand American edition (4) USED
17 Angry because this type of clue does not have the first letter (5)CROSS
18 A sort of vote (4)VETO
19 Harbour a mad, sly, upper-class male (6)
21 Pants and pockets (8)
23 Animals control animals (8)
26 Pop's stout is placed in front of that lady (6)
27 Alas, Tuscan turns into a presenter (5,5)
28 Coward, maybe, but no base learner (4)

Down
1 Sir, Burmese organisation replenishes money spent (10)REIMBURSE
2 Laughed comically, "Under-clothed, not nude" (8)
3 American city has one red painter (6)
4 Sacred part of Soho lyceum (4)HOLY
5 Pardons counterfeits around four (8)FORGIVES
6 Drink a type of confectionery without ice (6)
7 Lure graduate with sex-appeal (4) BAIT
13 Great MC's spirit (5)
15 Meddled in fire tender reconstruction (10) INTERFERED
17 Start company with some soldiers and an engineer (8)
18 Calling on six posing after departure of model (8)
20 This will sometimes be more than the width of rood in the middle of this grid (6)
22 Ring a marine creature? That's stupid (6)
24 Test once before morning (4) EXAM
25 Way regularly found in Rio ward (4) ROAD

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Alpha leaves Beta with hot queen (4) BETH
9 Telecommunications without minutest components can be cost-effective (10) ECONOMICAL
10 Bore my developed foetus (6) EMBRYO
11 Curdled foodstuffs for pains after endless exercise (8) YOGHURTS
12 Bovine amphibian creature (8) BULLFROG
14 Six rings, though endless and recast, are uncontaminated (6)
16 Second-hand American edition (4) USED
17 Angry because this type of clue does not have the first letter (5)CROSS
18 A sort of vote (4)VETO
19 Harbour a mad, sly, upper-class male (6)
21 Pants and pockets (8) TROUSERS
23 Animals control animals (8) REINDEER
26 Pop's stout is placed in front of that lady (6)FATHER
27 Alas, Tuscan turns into a presenter (5,5)
28 Coward, maybe, but no base learner (4)

Down
1 Sir, Burmese organisation replenishes money spent (10)REIMBURSES
2 Laughed comically, "Under-clothed, not nude" (8)
3 American city has one red painter (6) RENOIR
4 Sacred part of Soho lyceum (4)HOLY
5 Pardons counterfeits around four (8)FORGIVES
6 Drink a type of confectionery without ice (6)
7 Lure graduate with sex-appeal (4) BAIT
13 Great MC's spirit (5)
15 Meddled in fire tender reconstruction (10) INTERFERED
17 Start company with some soldiers and an engineer (8)
18 Calling on six posing after departure of model (8)
20 This will sometimes be more than the width of rood in the middle of this grid (6)
22 Ring a marine creature? That's stupid (6)OAFISH
24 Test once before morning (4) EXAM
25 Way regularly found in Rio ward (4) ROAD

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Alpha leaves Beta with hot queen (4) BETH
9 Telecommunications without minutest components can be cost-effective (10) ECONOMICAL
10 Bore my developed foetus (6) EMBRYO
11 Curdled foodstuffs for pains after endless exercise (8) YOGHURTS
12 Bovine amphibian creature (8) BULLFROG
14 Six rings, though endless and recast, are uncontaminated (6)VIRGIN
16 Second-hand American edition (4) USED
17 Angry because this type of clue does not have the first letter (5)CROSS
18 A sort of vote (4)VETO
19 Harbour a mad, sly, upper-class male (6)ASYLUM
21 Pants and pockets (8) TROUSERS
23 Animals control animals (8) REINDEER
26 Pop's stout is placed in front of that lady (6)FATHER
27 Alas, Tuscan turns into a presenter (5,5)SANTA CLAUS
28 Coward, maybe, but no base learner (4)NOEL

Down
1 Sir, Burmese organisation replenishes money spent (10)REIMBURSES
2 Laughed comically, "Under-clothed, not nude" (8)CHORTLE
3 American city has one red painter (6) RENOIR
4 Sacred part of Soho lyceum (4)HOLY
5 Pardons counterfeits around four (8)FORGIVES
6 Drink a type of confectionery without ice (6)LIQUOR
7 Lure graduate with sex-appeal (4) BAIT
13 Great MC's spirit (5)GHOST
15 Meddled in fire tender reconstruction (10) INTERFERED
17 Start company with some soldiers and an engineer (8)COMMENCE
18 Calling on six posing after departure of model (8)VISITING
20 This will sometimes be more than the width of rood in the middle of this grid (6)LENGTH
22 Ring a marine creature? That's stupid (6)OAFISH
24 Test once before morning (4) EXAM
25 Way regularly found in Rio ward (4) ROAD

:clap::clap::clap: An enjoyable Christmas puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Muscle pain got by a student in fitness centre around Iowa (7)
7 Model mountains around large mountains (3, 4)
9 Bones that can be denoted by R’s? (5)
10 Cried out when divorced partner took… (9)
11 … 1500 Lira, ran off behind a high officer (7)
13 Look into rotten pomade (6)
15 Craft with riches employs royal office of finance (13)
19 Indian saint hugs old boy at tree (6)
20 Novel sort of hallows? (7)
23 Work, eat, retire and repeat (9)
24 Place where charged up union is dispersed (5)
26 A mutiny is emerging (7)
27 Facilitates message describing roofless cubicle (7)

Down
1 Assist worker (4)
2 Goods found in chaotic Erie are richer in yolk (6) EGGIER
3 Drunk tall rogue (5, 4) LAGER LOUT
4 Muscles pound before climbing road on mountains (8) LEVATORS
5 Stale Indian flour — not a food item. That’s nice! (3-7) OLD-MAIDISH
6 Bowl of paste that will explode(6)
7 “Think first, then proceed”— essential to tackling problems (4)
8 Student escapes stealing a short track (6) SIDING
12 A micro ring constitutes a sailboat configuration (7, 3)
14 Old US policy loans (4-5)
16 An accountant aimed to destroy the scientific community (8)
17 Liberians found in Western Europe (6)
18 Greek god around young nymphs (6)
21 Foundation layer? (6)
22 Tribal group’s biting tool (4)
25 Endless debate about test version (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11022/article5744710.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
6 Muscle pain got by a student in fitness centre around Iowa (7) MYALGIA
7 Model mountains around large mountains (3, 4)
9 Bones that can be denoted by R’s? (5) RADII
10 Cried out when divorced partner took… (9)
11 … 1500 Lira, ran off behind a high officer (7) ADMIRAL
13 Look into rotten pomade (6)
15 Craft with riches employs royal office of finance (13)
19 Indian saint hugs old boy at tree (6)
20 Novel sort of hallows? (7)
23 Work, eat, retire and repeat (9)
24 Place where charged up union is dispersed (5)
26 A mutiny is emerging (7) ARISING
27 Facilitates message describing roofless cubicle (7)

Down
1 Assist worker (4) HAND
2 Goods found in chaotic Erie are richer in yolk (6) EGGIER
3 Drunk tall rogue (5, 4) LAGER LOUT
4 Muscles pound before climbing road on mountains (8) LEVATORS
5 Stale Indian flour — not a food item. That’s nice! (3-7) OLD-MAIDISH
6 Bowl of paste that will explode(6)
7 “Think first, then proceed”— essential to tackling problems (4)
8 Student escapes stealing a short track (6) SIDING
12 A micro ring constitutes a sailboat configuration (7, 3)
14 Old US policy loans (4-5)
16 An accountant aimed to destroy the scientific community (8)
17 Liberians found in Western Europe (6)
18 Greek god around young nymphs (6)
21 Foundation layer? (6)
22 Tribal group’s biting tool (4)
25 Endless debate about test version (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Muscle pain got by a student in fitness centre around Iowa (7) MYALGIA
7 Model mountains around large mountains (3, 4)
9 Bones that can be denoted by R’s? (5) RADII
10 Cried out when divorced partner took… (9)EXCLAIMED
11 … 1500 Lira, ran off behind a high officer (7) ADMIRAL
13 Look into rotten pomade (6)
15 Craft with riches employs royal office of finance (13)
19 Indian saint hugs old boy at tree (6)
20 Novel sort of hallows? (7)
23 Work, eat, retire and repeat (9)REITERATE
24 Place where charged up union is dispersed (5)
26 A mutiny is emerging (7) ARISING
27 Facilitates message describing roofless cubicle (7)

Down
1 Assist worker (4) HAND
2 Goods found in chaotic Erie are richer in yolk (6) EGGIER
3 Drunk tall rogue (5, 4) LAGER LOUT
4 Muscles pound before climbing road on mountains (8) LEVATORS
5 Stale Indian flour — not a food item. That’s nice! (3-7) OLD-MAIDISH
6 Bowl of paste that will explode(6)MORTAR
7 “Think first, then proceed”— essential to tackling problems (4)TACT
8 Student escapes stealing a short track (6) SIDING
12 A micro ring constitutes a sailboat configuration (7, 3)
14 Old US policy loans (4-5)
16 An accountant aimed to destroy the scientific community (8)
17 Liberians found in Western Europe (6)IBERIA
18 Greek god around young nymphs (6)
21 Foundation layer? (6)
22 Tribal group’s biting tool (4)
25 Endless debate about test version (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Muscle pain got by a student in fitness centre around Iowa (7) MYALGIA
7 Model mountains around large mountains (3, 4)THE ALPS
9 Bones that can be denoted by R’s? (5) RADII
10 Cried out when divorced partner took… (9)EXCLAIMED
11 … 1500 Lira, ran off behind a high officer (7) ADMIRAL
13 Look into rotten pomade (6)LOTION
15 Craft with riches employs royal office of finance (13)TREASURESHIP
19 Indian saint hugs old boy at tree (6)BAOBAB
20 Novel sort of hallows? (7)DEATHLY
23 Work, eat, retire and repeat (9)REITERATE
24 Place where charged up union is dispersed (5)IMBED
26 A mutiny is emerging (7) ARISING
27 Facilitates message describing roofless cubicle (7)SMOOTHS

Down
1 Assist worker (4) HAND
2 Goods found in chaotic Erie are richer in yolk (6) EGGIER
3 Drunk tall rogue (5, 4) LAGER LOUT
4 Muscles pound before climbing road on mountains (8) LEVATORS
5 Stale Indian flour — not a food item. That’s nice! (3-7) OLD-MAIDISH
6 Bowl of paste that will explode(6)MORTAR
7 “Think first, then proceed”— essential to tackling problems (4)TACT
8 Student escapes stealing a short track (6) SIDING
12 A micro ring constitutes a sailboat configuration (7, 3)MARCONI RIG
14 Old US policy loans (4-5)LEND-LEASE
16 An accountant aimed to destroy the scientific community (8)ACADEMIA
17 Liberians found in Western Europe (6)IBERIA
18 Greek god around young nymphs (6)HYADES
21 Foundation layer? (6)AMIDOL
22 Tribal group’s biting tool (4)FANG
25 Endless debate about test version (4)BETA

:clap::clap::clap: A toughie!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Bank has no source to money (6)
4 Tricks with a bit of ingenuity create chances (8)
10 Puts money into fashionable undergarments (7)
11 Female superhero? (4,3) IRON MAN
12 Settling for a young girl with a little intelligence (8) AGREEING
13 Calling for attention to that woman’s lost husband (6) CAREER
15 Hood and cape cover nocturnal being (4) COWL
17 Increase in regular charge (9) INFLATION
20 Adoring mail to one who would lend you a ‘Spinner’? (3,6)
21 Gamble on first letter or second letter (4)
24 Integrated and tuned properly with basic instruments (6)
25 You might need at least one to solve this clue (8)
28 Such a person has Cyclopean vision (3-4)
29 Sister has a civil engineer’s degrees (7)
30 Editor initially alters/changes Shelley’s conclusion on a type of wind (8)
31 That man’s back in vehicle reserved for those who are late (6)

Down
1 Compliance with a tender can put right initial errors (8)
2 Caught deliveries from fielding position (5)
3 Ate duck with that lady (6)
5 Spinner goes into that woman to produce successor (4)
6 Coal’s not burning due to liquids that prevent heating (8)
7 ‘No urn’ became disastrous; Cricket Australia left out champion (6,3)
8 Many a star’s hot (6)
9 Madness due to a tiny sin I made (9)
14 Draft some baffling clues endlessly and publish (9)
16 Exhaustion arises when thrashing and kicking husband out (9)
18 Commercial involving Jekyll finally taking ecstasy and his alter ego, organic compound (8)
19 Generosity left a really good engineer saving seventy euros, tops! (8)
22 Our ref resolved commotion (6)
23 Freedom for engineering prospect (6)
26 Provoke dog to follow lion regularly (5)
27 Poem on village’s kinky lady following Spinner without any top (4)

Grid at http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eocesXNgQb0/VDs4gpiZqWI/AAAAAAAACFk/Si8Ft8ljQs8/s1600/Solution%2Bgrid.jpg

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Bank has no source to money (6)
4 Tricks with a bit of ingenuity create chances (8)
10 Puts money into fashionable undergarments (7)
11 Female superhero? (4,3) IRON MAN
12 Settling for a young girl with a little intelligence (8) AGREEING
13 Calling for attention to that woman’s lost husband (6) CAREER
15 Hood and cape cover nocturnal being (4) COWL
17 Increase in regular charge (9) INFLATION
20 Adoring mail to one who would lend you a ‘Spinner’? (3,6) FAN LETTER
21 Gamble on first letter or second letter (4)
24 Integrated and tuned properly with basic instruments (6)
25 You might need at least one to solve this clue (8)
28 Such a person has Cyclopean vision (3-4) ONE-EYED
29 Sister has a civil engineer’s degrees (7)
30 Editor initially alters/changes Shelley’s conclusion on a type of wind (8) EASTERLY
31 That man’s back in vehicle reserved for those who are late (6)

Down
1 Compliance with a tender can put right initial errors (8)
2 Caught deliveries from fielding position (5)
3 Ate duck with that lady (6)
5 Spinner goes into that woman to produce successor (4)
6 Coal’s not burning due to liquids that prevent heating (8)
7 ‘No urn’ became disastrous; Cricket Australia left out champion (6,3)
8 Many a star’s hot (6)
9 Madness due to a tiny sin I made (9)
14 Draft some baffling clues endlessly and publish (9)
16 Exhaustion arises when thrashing and kicking husband out (9) WEARINESS
18 Commercial involving Jekyll finally taking ecstasy and his alter ego, organic compound (8) ALDEHYDE
19 Generosity left a really good engineer saving seventy euros, tops! (8)
22 Our ref resolved commotion (6)
23 Freedom for engineering prospect (6)
26 Provoke dog to follow lion regularly (5)
27 Poem on village’s kinky lady following Spinner without any top (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Bank has no source to money (6)
4 Tricks with a bit of ingenuity create chances (8)
10 Puts money into fashionable undergarments (7)
11 Female superhero? (4,3) IRON MAN
12 Settling for a young girl with a little intelligence (8) AGREEING
13 Calling for attention to that woman’s lost husband (6) CAREER
15 Hood and cape cover nocturnal being (4) COWL
17 Increase in regular charge (9) INFLATION
20 Adoring mail to one who would lend you a ‘Spinner’? (3,6)FAN LETTER
21 Gamble on first letter or second letter (4)BETA
24 Integrated and tuned properly with basic instruments (6)
25 You might need at least one to solve this clue (8)
28 Such a person has Cyclopean vision (3-4)ONE-EYED
29 Sister has a civil engineer’s degrees (7)
30 Editor initially alters/changes Shelley’s conclusion on a type of wind (8)
31 That man’s back in vehicle reserved for those who are late (6)EASTERLY

Down
1 Compliance with a tender can put right initial errors (8)
2 Caught deliveries from fielding position (5)
3 Ate duck with that lady (6)
5 Spinner goes into that woman to produce successor (4)HEIR
6 Coal’s not burning due to liquids that prevent heating (8)COOLANTS
7 ‘No urn’ became disastrous; Cricket Australia left out champion (6,3)
8 Many a star’s hot (6)
9 Madness due to a tiny sin I made (9)ASININITY
14 Draft some baffling clues endlessly and publish (9)
16 Exhaustion arises when thrashing and kicking husband out (9)WEARINESS
18 Commercial involving Jekyll finally taking ecstasy and his alter ego, organic compound (8)ALDEHYDE
19 Generosity left a really good engineer saving seventy euros, tops! (8)
22 Our ref resolved commotion (6)FURORE
23 Freedom for engineering prospect (6)
26 Provoke dog to follow lion regularly (5)
27 Poem on village’s kinky lady following Spinner without any top (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Bank has no source to money (6)
4 Tricks with a bit of ingenuity create chances (8)
10 Puts money into fashionable undergarments (7)
11 Female superhero? (4,3) IRON MAN
12 Settling for a young girl with a little intelligence (8) AGREEING
13 Calling for attention to that woman’s lost husband (6) CAREER
15 Hood and cape cover nocturnal being (4) COWL
17 Increase in regular charge (9) INFLATION
20 Adoring mail to one who would lend you a ‘Spinner’? (3,6)FAN LETTER
21 Gamble on first letter or second letter (4)BETA
24 Integrated and tuned properly with basic instruments (6)
25 You might need at least one to solve this clue (8) CROSSING
28 Such a person has Cyclopean vision (3-4)ONE-EYED
29 Sister has a civil engineer’s degrees (7)
30 Editor initially alters/changes Shelley’s conclusion on a type of wind (8) EASTERLY
31 That man’s back in vehicle reserved for those who are late (6) HEARSE

Down
1 Compliance with a tender can put right initial errors (8)
2 Caught deliveries from fielding position (5)
3 Ate duck with that lady (6)
5 Spinner goes into that woman to produce successor (4)HEIR
6 Coal’s not burning due to liquids that prevent heating (8)COOLANTS
7 ‘No urn’ became disastrous; Cricket Australia left out champion (6,3)
8 Many a star’s hot (6)
9 Madness due to a tiny sin I made (9)ASININITY
14 Draft some baffling clues endlessly and publish (9)
16 Exhaustion arises when thrashing and kicking husband out (9)WEARINESS
18 Commercial involving Jekyll finally taking ecstasy and his alter ego, organic compound (8)ALDEHYDE
19 Generosity left a really good engineer saving seventy euros, tops! (8) LARGESSE
22 Our ref resolved commotion (6)FURORE
23 Freedom for engineering prospect (6)
26 Provoke dog to follow lion regularly (5) INCUR
27 Poem on village’s kinky lady following Spinner without any top (4) IDYL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Bank has no source to money (6)ASCENT
4 Tricks with a bit of ingenuity create chances (8)CHICANES
10 Puts money into fashionable undergarments (7)INVESTS
11 Female superhero? (4,3) IRON MAN
12 Settling for a young girl with a little intelligence (8) AGREEING
13 Calling for attention to that woman’s lost husband (6) CAREER
15 Hood and cape cover nocturnal being (4) COWL
17 Increase in regular charge (9) INFLATION
20 Adoring mail to one who would lend you a ‘Spinner’? (3,6)FAN LETTER
21 Gamble on first letter or second letter (4)BETA
24 Integrated and tuned properly with basic instruments (6)UNITED
25 You might need at least one to solve this clue (8) CROSSING
28 Such a person has Cyclopean vision (3-4)ONE-EYED
29 Sister has a civil engineer’s degrees (7)NUANCES
30 Editor initially alters/changes Shelley’s conclusion on a type of wind (8) EASTERLY
31 That man’s back in vehicle reserved for those who are late (6) HEARSE

Down
1 Compliance with a tender can put right initial errors (8)ABIDANCE
2 Caught deliveries from fielding position (5)COVER
3 Ate duck with that lady (6)NOSHED
5 Spinner goes into that woman to produce successor (4)HEIR
6 Coal’s not burning due to liquids that prevent heating (8)COOLANTS
7 ‘No urn’ became disastrous; Cricket Australia left out champion (6,3)NUMBER ONE
8 Many a star’s hot (6)SUNDRY
9 Madness due to a tiny sin I made (9)ASININITY
14 Draft some baffling clues endlessly and publish (9)BLUEPRINT
16 Exhaustion arises when thrashing and kicking husband out (9)WEARINESS
18 Commercial involving Jekyll finally taking ecstasy and his alter ego, organic compound (8)ALDEHYDE
19 Generosity left a really good engineer saving seventy euros, tops! (8) LARGESSE
22 Our ref resolved commotion (6)FURORE
23 Freedom for engineering prospect (6)ESCAPE
26 Provoke dog to follow lion regularly (5) INCUR
27 Poem on village’s kinky lady following Spinner without any top (4) IDYL

:clap::clap::clap: Spinner all over the web he has woven!:noteeth:

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4)
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10)
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9)
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4)
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5)
24 Play patience (9)
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4)

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10)
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5)
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7)
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)
8 Small old house in part of central London (4)
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14)
13 Promise action (10)
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)
21 Ring in private (5)
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2821/article6730603.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4) FLAT
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10) GOLDILOCKS
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9)
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4) THREE BLIND MICE
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5) NOISE
24 Play patience (9)
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4) GRIT

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10)
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5)
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7)
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)
8 Small old house in part of central London (4)
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14)
13 Promise action (10)
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)
21 Ring in private (5)
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4) FLAT
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10) GOLDILOCKS
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9)
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)FINCH
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4) THREE BLIND MICE
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5) NOISE
24 Play patience (9)
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)NIGHTDRESS
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4) GRIT

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10)
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5)
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)ORATION
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7)
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)LEFT HIGH AND DRY
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)CONSENSUS
8 Small old house in part of central London (4)
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14)
13 Promise action (10)
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)
21 Ring in private (5)
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4) FLAT
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10) GOLDILOCKS
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9) RUSTICATE
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)FINCH
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4) THREE BLIND MICE
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5) NOISE
24 Play patience (9)
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)NIGHTDRESS
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4) GRIT

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10) FORECASTLE
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5)
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)ORATION
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7)
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)LEFT HIGH AND DRY
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)CONSENSUS
8 Small old house in part of central London (4) SOHO
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14) DIVERTISSEMENT
13 Promise action (10)
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)EARTHLING
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)
21 Ring in private (5)
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4)

[CLUELESS]

Refreshing to be back after a break.

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4) FLAT
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10) GOLDILOCKS
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9) RUSTICATE
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)FINCH
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4) THREE BLIND MICE
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5) NOISE
24 Play patience (9) TOLERANCE
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)NIGHTDRESS
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4) GRIT

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10) FORECASTLE
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5) ASSET
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)ORATION
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7) DIETERS
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)LEFT HIGH AND DRY
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)CONSENSUS
8 Small old house in part of central London (4) SOHO
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14) DIVERTISSEMENT
13 Promise action (10)
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)EARTHLING
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)
21 Ring in private (5) INNER
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4) ANON

[pavalamani pragasam]

Glad to see you back, CLUELESS! You could have wrapped up the puzzle since the deadline was over when you posted your answers!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4) FLAT
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10) GOLDILOCKS
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9) RUSTICATE
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)FINCH
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4) THREE BLIND MICE
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5) NOISE
24 Play patience (9) TOLERANCE
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)NIGHTDRESS
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4) GRIT

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10) FORECASTLE
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5) ASSET
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)ORATION
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7) DIETERS
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)LEFT HIGH AND DRY
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)CONSENSUS
8 Small old house in part of central London (4) SOHO
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14) DIVERTISSEMENT
13 Promise action (10)ENGAGEMENT
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)EARTHLING
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)ARBITER
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)SHIELDS
21 Ring in private (5) INNER
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4) ANON

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[CLUELESS]

I could have BUT for the jetlag.

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Close shortly before time is in order (4)
3 Manage to pull off part in comical medley with some humorous leads (10)
10 One can trash order (9)
11 Dislike stage having power cut (5)
12 Time to cut open stag for something meaty (7)
13 A newborn empire lost by exposing capital (7)
14 Editor after drinking a quarter is relaxed (5)
15 Old distressing term finally came to an end (7)
18 About to fill a tile with a touch of red feature (7)
21 A setter consumes bar dish (5)
24 Rent old tape for tiny one (7)
26 Showing mercy let nine off (7)
27 Watch royal one inside lofty nest (5)
28 Small parts come into play for specialist (9)
29 Keen to get aboard ship and win lottery (10)
30 Lives with the French in detached land (4)

Down
1 Not far from New York, houses are made black (6)
2 Frenchman occupies an average home/flat (9)
4 Shot tasted cold at first (7)
5 Cue plot twist having many parts (7)
6 Nuisance holding rubbish object (7)
7 I would love to include one masculine phrase (5)
8 Spoiled an electric unit lying within household borders (8)
9 Facing northbound ship taking gold to California (6)
16 Outbreaks possibly impede rise of science (9) EPIDEMICS
17 Initials of web address I type return explicit site — some server! (8) WAITRESS
19 Photograph miss tucked into a part of bra (5-2) CLOSE-UP
20 Small part of extremely economical event attracts men (7) ELEMENT
21 Ultimately compel intellectual to pick dresses for idiot (7) PILLOCK
22 Get up and work on new tissue (6)
23 Carving, say, with uncertainty initially (6)
25 A sad number die having drugs regularly (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11183/article6383078.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

I could have BUT for the jetlag.

Oh!:-D

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Close shortly before time is in order (4)
3 Manage to pull off part in comical medley with some humorous leads (10)
10 One can trash order (9)
11 Dislike stage having power cut (5)ODIUM
12 Time to cut open stag for something meaty (7)
13 A newborn empire lost by exposing capital (7)
14 Editor after drinking a quarter is relaxed (5)EASED
15 Old distressing term finally came to an end (7)
18 About to fill a tile with a touch of red feature (7)
21 A setter consumes bar dish (5)
24 Rent old tape for tiny one (7)
26 Showing mercy let nine off (7)LENIENT
27 Watch royal one inside lofty nest (5)
28 Small parts come into play for specialist (9)
29 Keen to get aboard ship and win lottery (10)SWEEPSTAKE
30 Lives with the French in detached land (4)ISLE

Down
1 Not far from New York, houses are made black (6)
2 Frenchman occupies an average home/flat (9)
4 Shot tasted cold at first (7)
5 Cue plot twist having many parts (7)
6 Nuisance holding rubbish object (7)
7 I would love to include one masculine phrase (5)
8 Spoiled an electric unit lying within household borders (8)
9 Facing northbound ship taking gold to California (6)
16 Outbreaks possibly impede rise of science (9) EPIDEMICS
17 Initials of web address I type return explicit site — some server! (8) WAITRESS
19 Photograph miss tucked into a part of bra (5-2) CLOSE-UP
20 Small part of extremely economical event attracts men (7) ELEMENT
21 Ultimately compel intellectual to pick dresses for idiot (7) PILLOCK
22 Get up and work on new tissue (6)
23 Carving, say, with uncertainty initially (6)
25 A sad number die having drugs regularly (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Close shortly before time is in order (4)
3 Manage to pull off part in comical medley with some humorous leads (10)
10 One can trash order (9)
11 Dislike stage having power cut (5)ODIUM
12 Time to cut open stag for something meaty (7)
13 A newborn empire lost by exposing capital (7)
14 Editor after drinking a quarter is relaxed (5)EASED
15 Old distressing term finally came to an end (7)
18 About to fill a tile with a touch of red feature (7)
21 A setter consumes bar dish (5)
24 Rent old tape for tiny one (7) TADPOLE
26 Showing mercy let nine off (7)LENIENT
27 Watch royal one inside lofty nest (5)
28 Small parts come into play for specialist (9)
29 Keen to get aboard ship and win lottery (10)SWEEPSTAKE
30 Lives with the French in detached land (4)ISLE

Down
1 Not far from New York, houses are made black (6) NEARBY
2 Frenchman occupies an average home/flat (9) APARTMENT
4 Shot tasted cold at first (7)
5 Cue plot twist having many parts (7)
6 Nuisance holding rubbish object (7)
7 I would love to include one masculine phrase (5) IDIOM
8 Spoiled an electric unit lying within household borders (8)
9 Facing northbound ship taking gold to California (6)
16 Outbreaks possibly impede rise of science (9) EPIDEMICS
17 Initials of web address I type return explicit site — some server! (8) WAITRESS
19 Photograph miss tucked into a part of bra (5-2) CLOSE-UP
20 Small part of extremely economical event attracts men (7) ELEMENT
21 Ultimately compel intellectual to pick dresses for idiot (7) PILLOCK
22 Get up and work on new tissue (6)
23 Carving, say, with uncertainty initially (6)
25 A sad number die having drugs regularly (5) DIRGE

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Close shortly before time is in order (4)
3 Manage to pull off part in comical medley with some humorous leads (10)
10 One can trash order (9)
11 Dislike stage having power cut (5)ODIUM
12 Time to cut open stag for something meaty (7)
13 A newborn empire lost by exposing capital (7)
14 Editor after drinking a quarter is relaxed (5)EASED
15 Old distressing term finally came to an end (7) EXTREME
18 About to fill a tile with a touch of red feature (7)
21 A setter consumes bar dish (5)
24 Rent old tape for tiny one (7) TADPOLE
26 Showing mercy let nine off (7)LENIENT
27 Watch royal one inside lofty nest (5) EYRIE
28 Small parts come into play for specialist (9)
29 Keen to get aboard ship and win lottery (10)SWEEPSTAKE
30 Lives with the French in detached land (4)ISLE

Down
1 Not far from New York, houses are made black (6) NEARBY
2 Frenchman occupies an average home/flat (9) APARTMENT
4 Shot tasted cold at first (7) CLICKED
5 Cue plot twist having many parts (7) OCTUPLE
6 Nuisance holding rubbish object (7)
7 I would love to include one masculine phrase (5) IDIOM
8 Spoiled an electric unit lying within household borders (8) HAMPERED
9 Facing northbound ship taking gold to California (6)
16 Outbreaks possibly impede rise of science (9) EPIDEMICS
17 Initials of web address I type return explicit site — some server! (8) WAITRESS
19 Photograph miss tucked into a part of bra (5-2) CLOSE-UP
20 Small part of extremely economical event attracts men (7) ELEMENT
21 Ultimately compel intellectual to pick dresses for idiot (7) PILLOCK
22 Get up and work on new tissue (6)
23 Carving, say, with uncertainty initially (6)
25 A sad number die having drugs regularly (5) DIRGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Close shortly before time is in order (4)NEAT
3 Manage to pull off part in comical medley with some humorous leads (10)ACCOMPLISH
10 One can trash order (9)ANARCHIST
11 Dislike stage having power cut (5)ODIUM
12 Time to cut open stag for something meaty (7)BUTTOCK
13 A newborn empire lost by exposing capital (7)PREEMIE
14 Editor after drinking a quarter is relaxed (5)EASED
15 Old distressing term finally came to an end (7) EXTREME
18 About to fill a tile with a touch of red feature (7)ARTICLE
21 A setter consumes bar dish (5)PETRI
24 Rent old tape for tiny one (7) TADPOLE
26 Showing mercy let nine off (7)LENIENT
27 Watch royal one inside lofty nest (5) EYRIE
28 Small parts come into play for specialist (9)ECONOMIST
29 Keen to get aboard ship and win lottery (10)SWEEPSTAKE
30 Lives with the French in detached land (4)ISLE

Down
1 Not far from New York, houses are made black (6) NEARBY
2 Frenchman occupies an average home/flat (9) APARTMENT
4 Shot tasted cold at first (7) CLICKED
5 Cue plot twist having many parts (7) OCTUPLE
6 Nuisance holding rubbish object (7)PROTEST
7 I would love to include one masculine phrase (5) IDIOM
8 Spoiled an electric unit lying within household borders (8) HAMPERED
9 Facing northbound ship taking gold to California (6)ACROSS
16 Outbreaks possibly impede rise of science (9) EPIDEMICS
17 Initials of web address I type return explicit site — some server! (8) WAITRESS
19 Photograph miss tucked into a part of bra (5-2) CLOSE-UP
20 Small part of extremely economical event attracts men (7) ELEMENT
21 Ultimately compel intellectual to pick dresses for idiot (7) PILLOCK
22 Get up and work on new tissue (6)TENDON
23 Carving, say, with uncertainty initially (6)STATUE
25 A sad number die having drugs regularly (5) DIRGE

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
6 Absolute state (5) UTTER
8 Does this heavy vehicle put bovines to sleep? (9) BULLDOZER
10 Small desk is sturdy (6) STABLE
11 Chairman never dealt with leading criminal (8) CONVENER
12 Ill-mannered little devil ordered to lie (8) IMPOLITE
13 Without salary for a long time (4)
15 Incorporate central hint clued badly (7)
17 Liquate mixture for distilled liquid (7)
20 Doctor starts to utilise medical instrument (4)
22 Judges take away right from corrupt barrister (8)
25 Troop deployed with officer to follow set of rules (8)
26 Place in east Asia (6)
27 Annoying pet's let in by mistake (9)
28 Some had ultimately grown up (5)

DOWN
1 Proclamation from New Testament (9)
2 He sells meat, halibut, cherries, sandwiches… (7)
3 Neat lego construction spread out (8)
4 Sailor to look after father (6)
5 Space research reveals a large asteroid (5)
7 Involve Romeo in mobile design (7)
9 Indian state said to be a place for fine foods (4)
14 Naughty gal lying without a bit of remorse, in a painfully obvious manner (9)
16 Party amplifier that is left in one's home (8)
18 Criminal intruder denied a right, not taken to court (7)
19 Sweetheart's bold and liberal at heart (7)
21 Cost to put in upturned wheel (6)
23 Kickstart a system (4)
24 Snooped and overheard a group of lions (5)

Grid at http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yk5BV3O_M2k/VAzNyhDuE7I/AAAAAAAAF-c/QJpxD6rayUY/s1600/thc%2B11184.png

[deepakgita]

Just came to know through facebook that our dear friend Pammechchu (Vaikom Ramachandran Parameswaran) is no more, and here I was wondering why he was not posting his quota for the last few days. I fondly remember his quote 'Someone please kickstart for me...' RIP Pammechchu

[pavalamani pragasam]

Just came to know through facebook that our dear friend Pammechchu (Vakom Ramachandran Parameswaran) is no more, and here I was wondering why he was not posting his quota for the last few days. I fondly remember his quote 'Someone please kickstart for me...' RIP Pammechchu

His absence was very obvious and worried me a lot! Never suspected this, had concluded some personal work was keeping him back. How can I forget his sincere care for his net friends like me- he was worried I visited Aleppey at a season when he said the place would be like a sauna. It will take long for me to get over this sad news! May his soul rest in peace!

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
6 Absolute state (5) UTTER
8 Does this heavy vehicle put bovines to sleep? (9) BULLDOZER
10 Small desk is sturdy (6) STABLE
11 Chairman never dealt with leading criminal (8) CONVENER
12 Ill-mannered little devil ordered to lie (8) IMPOLITE
13 Without salary for a long time (4)
15 Incorporate central hint clued badly (7)
17 Liquate mixture for distilled liquid (7)
20 Doctor starts to utilise medical instrument (4)
22 Judges take away right from corrupt barrister (8)
25 Troop deployed with officer to follow set of rules (8)
26 Place in east Asia (6)
27 Annoying pet's let in by mistake (9)
28 Some had ultimately grown up (5)

DOWN
1 Proclamation from New Testament (9)
2 He sells meat, halibut, cherries, sandwiches… (7)BUTCHER
3 Neat lego construction spread out (8)ELONGATE
4 Sailor to look after father (6)
5 Space research reveals a large asteroid (5)
7 Involve Romeo in mobile design (7)
9 Indian state said to be a place for fine foods (4)
14 Naughty gal lying without a bit of remorse, in a painfully obvious manner (9)
16 Party amplifier that is left in one's home (8)
18 Criminal intruder denied a right, not taken to court (7)UNTRIED
19 Sweetheart's bold and liberal at heart (7)
21 Cost to put in upturned wheel (6)
23 Kickstart a system (4)BOOT
24 Snooped and overheard a group of lions (5)PRIED

[Russellbew]

RIP Pammechchu :(

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
6 Absolute state (5) UTTER
8 Does this heavy vehicle put bovines to sleep? (9) BULLDOZER
10 Small desk is sturdy (6) STABLE
11 Chairman never dealt with leading criminal (8) CONVENER
12 Ill-mannered little devil ordered to lie (8) IMPOLITE
13 Without salary for a long time (4)
15 Incorporate central hint clued badly (7)
17 Liquate mixture for distilled liquid (7)
20 Doctor starts to utilise medical instrument (4)
22 Judges take away right from corrupt barrister (8)
25 Troop deployed with officer to follow set of rules (8) PROTOCOL
26 Place in east Asia (6)
27 Annoying pet's let in by mistake (9)
28 Some had ultimately grown up (5)

DOWN
1 Proclamation from New Testament (9)
2 He sells meat, halibut, cherries, sandwiches… (7)BUTCHER
3 Neat lego construction spread out (8)ELONGATE
4 Sailor to look after father (6)
5 Space research reveals a large asteroid (5) CERES
7 Involve Romeo in mobile design (7) EMBROIL
9 Indian state said to be a place for fine foods (4)
14 Naughty gal lying without a bit of remorse, in a painfully obvious manner (9) GLARINGLY
16 Party amplifier that is left in one's home (8) DOMICILE
18 Criminal intruder denied a right, not taken to court (7)UNTRIED
19 Sweetheart's bold and liberal at heart (7)
21 Cost to put in upturned wheel (6)
23 Kickstart a system (4)BOOT
24 Snooped and overheard a group of lions (5)PRIED

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
6 Absolute state (5) UTTER
8 Does this heavy vehicle put bovines to sleep? (9) BULLDOZER
10 Small desk is sturdy (6) STABLE
11 Chairman never dealt with leading criminal (8) CONVENER
12 Ill-mannered little devil ordered to lie (8) IMPOLITE
13 Without salary for a long time (4)AGES
15 Incorporate central hint clued badly (7)INCLUDE
17 Liquate mixture for distilled liquid (7)TEQUILA
20 Doctor starts to utilise medical instrument (4)DRUM
22 Judges take away right from corrupt barrister (8)ARBITERS
25 Troop deployed with officer to follow set of rules (8) PROTOCOL
26 Place in east Asia (6)ORIENT
27 Annoying pet's let in by mistake (9)PESTILENT
28 Some had ultimately grown up (5)ADULT

DOWN
1 Proclamation from New Testament (9)STATEMENT
2 He sells meat, halibut, cherries, sandwiches… (7)BUTCHER
3 Neat lego construction spread out (8)ELONGATE
4 Sailor to look after father (6)POPEYE
5 Space research reveals a large asteroid (5) CERES
7 Involve Romeo in mobile design (7) EMBROIL
9 Indian state said to be a place for fine foods (4)DELI
14 Naughty gal lying without a bit of remorse, in a painfully obvious manner (9) GLARINGLY
16 Party amplifier that is left in one's home (8) DOMICILE
18 Criminal intruder denied a right, not taken to court (7)UNTRIED
19 Sweetheart's bold and liberal at heart (7)DARLING
21 Cost to put in upturned wheel (6)ROTATE
23 Kickstart a system (4)BOOT
24 Snooped and overheard a group of lions (5)PRIED

:clap::clap::clap: A nice puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 In which there will be a young charge (4,4)
9 Poor, poor American allowing seepage (6)
10 Peak of a prince, former partner (4)
11 Still this person might be over-learning (10)
12 Range where Rex finds himself in a rise that isn't steady (6)
14 Timid Ell, confused, has scheduled badly (3-5)
15 Currency conversion quotes bringing 'tears'? (8,5)
17 It is not a noteworthy container (4,4)
19 Terminating the final part (6)
21 Cheat's hint about short Siva proves clinching (10)
22 Top performer backs followers of Pied Piper (4)
23 Intense dreads, say (6)
24 It tells you where to affix your endorsement (4,4)

Down
1 Thanks to primarily intensive physical education by one city (6)
2 Big cat's connections heard (4)
3 Brother almost out — laughter creates big to-do (8)
4 Pairs in a different manner with learner in a sort of binding (6)
5 A mariner's bent for being coerced (3-7)
6 Son to discard no winter clothes (3,5)
8 One yet to flower into a brilliant person (7,6)
13 Vrooming on the track, they may make arcs (6,4)
15 Fiscally careful about spending (8)
16 Emeer back; urge not starting to appear again (2-6)
18 Offender is sailor, American, having hesitation (6)
20 A turn changing Oriental's character (6)
22 Some ultra-hungry Hindu demon (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10476/article3471085.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 In which there will be a young charge (4,4)BABY CRIB
9 Poor, poor American allowing seepage (6)
10 Peak of a prince, former partner (4)APEX
11 Still this person might be over-learning (10)
12 Range where Rex finds himself in a rise that isn't steady (6)
14 Timid Ell, confused, has scheduled badly (3-5)ILL-TIMED
15 Currency conversion quotes bringing 'tears'? (8,5)
17 It is not a noteworthy container (4,4)
19 Terminating the final part (6)ENDING
21 Cheat's hint about short Siva proves clinching (10)
22 Top performer backs followers of Pied Piper (4)RATS
23 Intense dreads, say (6)
24 It tells you where to affix your endorsement (4,4)

Down
1 Thanks to primarily intensive physical education by one city (6)
2 Big cat's connections heard (4)
3 Brother almost out — laughter creates big to-do (8)
4 Pairs in a different manner with learner in a sort of binding (6)
5 A mariner's bent for being coerced (3-7)
6 Son to discard no winter clothes (3,5)
8 One yet to flower into a brilliant person (7,6)
13 Vrooming on the track, they may make arcs (6,4)
15 Fiscally careful about spending (8)
16 Emeer back; urge not starting to appear again (2-6)
18 Offender is sailor, American, having hesitation (6)
20 A turn changing Oriental's character (6)
22 Some ultra-hungry Hindu demon (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 In which there will be a young charge (4,4)BABY CRIB
9 Poor, poor American allowing seepage (6)
10 Peak of a prince, former partner (4)APEX
11 Still this person might be over-learning (10)
12 Range where Rex finds himself in a rise that isn't steady (6)
14 Timid Ell, confused, has scheduled badly (3-5)ILL-TIMED
15 Currency conversion quotes bringing 'tears'? (8,5) EXCHANGE RATES
17 It is not a noteworthy container (4,4)
19 Terminating the final part (6)ENDING
21 Cheat's hint about short Siva proves clinching (10)
22 Top performer backs followers of Pied Piper (4)RATS
23 Intense dreads, say (6)
24 It tells you where to affix your endorsement (4,4)

Down
1 Thanks to primarily intensive physical education by one city (6)
2 Big cat's connections heard (4)
3 Brother almost out — laughter creates big to-do (8)
4 Pairs in a different manner with learner in a sort of binding (6) SPIRAL
5 A mariner's bent for being coerced (3-7)
6 Son to discard no winter clothes (3,5)
8 One yet to flower into a brilliant person (7,6)
13 Vrooming on the track, they may make arcs (6,4)
15 Fiscally careful about spending (8)
16 Emeer back; urge not starting to appear again (2-6) RE-EMERGE
18 Offender is sailor, American, having hesitation (6) ABUSER
20 A turn changing Oriental's character (6) NATURE
22 Some ultra-hungry Hindu demon (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 In which there will be a young charge (4,4)BABY CRIB
9 Poor, poor American allowing seepage (6) POROUS
10 Peak of a prince, former partner (4)APEX
11 Still this person might be over-learning (10)
12 Range where Rex finds himself in a rise that isn't steady (6)
14 Timid Ell, confused, has scheduled badly (3-5)ILL-TIMED
15 Currency conversion quotes bringing 'tears'? (8,5) EXCHANGE RATES
17 It is not a noteworthy container (4,4)
19 Terminating the final part (6)ENDING
21 Cheat's hint about short Siva proves clinching (10)
22 Top performer backs followers of Pied Piper (4)RATS
23 Intense dreads, say (6) FIERCE
24 It tells you where to affix your endorsement (4,4) SIGN HERE

Down
1 Thanks to primarily intensive physical education by one city (6)
2 Big cat's connections heard (4) LYNX
3 Brother almost out — laughter creates big to-do (8)
4 Pairs in a different manner with learner in a sort of binding (6) SPIRAL
5 A mariner's bent for being coerced (3-7)
6 Son to discard no winter clothes (3,5)
8 One yet to flower into a brilliant person (7,6) BUDDING GENIUS
13 Vrooming on the track, they may make arcs (6,4)
15 Fiscally careful about spending (8)
16 Emeer back; urge not starting to appear again (2-6) RE-EMERGE
18 Offender is sailor, American, having hesitation (6) ABUSER
20 A turn changing Oriental's character (6) NATURE
22 Some ultra-hungry Hindu demon (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 In which there will be a young charge (4,4)BABY CRIB
9 Poor, poor American allowing seepage (6) POROUS
10 Peak of a prince, former partner (4)APEX
11 Still this person might be over-learning (10)UNDERSTUDY
12 Range where Rex finds himself in a rise that isn't steady (6)SIERRA
14 Timid Ell, confused, has scheduled badly (3-5)ILL-TIMED
15 Currency conversion quotes bringing 'tears'? (8,5) EXCHANGE RATES
17 It is not a noteworthy container (4,4)NOUN CASE
19 Terminating the final part (6)ENDING
21 Cheat's hint about short Siva proves clinching (10)CONCLUSIVE
22 Top performer backs followers of Pied Piper (4)RATS
23 Intense dreads, say (6) FIERCE
24 It tells you where to affix your endorsement (4,4) SIGN HERE

Down
1 Thanks to primarily intensive physical education by one city (6)TAIPEI
2 Big cat's connections heard (4) LYNX
3 Brother almost out — laughter creates big to-do (8)BROUHAHA
4 Pairs in a different manner with learner in a sort of binding (6) SPIRAL
5 A mariner's bent for being coerced (3-7)ARM-TWISTED
6 Son to discard no winter clothes (3,5)SUN DRESS
8 One yet to flower into a brilliant person (7,6) BUDDING GENIUS
13 Vrooming on the track, they may make arcs (6,4)RACING CARS
15 Fiscally careful about spending (8)ECONOMIC
16 Emeer back; urge not starting to appear again (2-6) RE-EMERGE
18 Offender is sailor, American, having hesitation (6) ABUSER
20 A turn changing Oriental's character (6) NATURE
22 Some ultra-hungry Hindu demon (4)RAHU

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Across
1 Gone for a holiday — that's become an epidemic (8)
5 Old Indian leader is doubly responsible for the dilemma (6)
9 Speaker systems for social network users (8)
10 Team caught up in date mixup got ready to fly (6)
12 Doctor commanding officer's favourable report (4)
13 Film many in dilemma (alas) taking time (10)
15 Shake leg vigorously following Irish dance (6)
17 Nothing to back? Try tongue! (5)
20 My abandoning Chomsky caused big jolt (5)
21 Vendor's storage space, say (6)
24 Man getting distant through far end of mine produces deadly emotion (6,4)
27 About to take mantra to get into deep sleep (4)
29 Kingdoms' genuine writings (6)
30 A German briefly stumped a German scientist (8)
31 Half of body parts ten use in symbol of mystery (6)
32 In which grey cells are twisted to produce hallucination (8)

Down
1 Light-minded pursuit? (6)
2 Shaking because of a fault, perhaps (6)
3 Tear up assessment (4)
4 A range pertaining to hearing (5)
6 Backs right listeners (5)
7 Son, flying, is rakish (8)
8 Second issue is treasonable (8)
11 Where there is no heavenly bliss (2,4)
14 Cheat brother and similar type (4)
16 Government Orders frequently become lenient (2,4)
17 The French queen's sinister stare (4)
18 Old saint commemorates old German capital (8)
19 Whiskey ingredient — it may become ours (4,4)
22 Hold together carbon and oxygen at this place (6)
23 Hurt due to Epad? (6)
25 Criminal has no opening for promo professional (5)
26 Legal defence of fighter by big industry leaders (5)
28 American journalist took drugs (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11093/article6042869.ece

[Russellbew]

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Across
1 Gone for a holiday — that's become an epidemic (8)
5 Old Indian leader is doubly responsible for the dilemma (6)
9 Speaker systems for social network users (8)
10 Team caught up in date mixup got ready to fly (6)
12 Doctor commanding officer's favourable report (4)
13 Film many in dilemma (alas) taking time (10)
15 Shake leg vigorously following Irish dance (6)
17 Nothing to back? Try tongue! (5)
20 My abandoning Chomsky caused big jolt (5)
21 Vendor's storage space, say (6)
24 Man getting distant through far end of mine produces deadly emotion (6,4)
27 About to take mantra to get into deep sleep (4) COMA
29 Kingdoms' genuine writings (6)
30 A German briefly stumped a German scientist (8)
31 Half of body parts ten use in symbol of mystery (6)
32 In which grey cells are twisted to produce hallucination (8)

Down
1 Light-minded pursuit? (6)
2 Shaking because of a fault, perhaps (6)
3 Tear up assessment (4) RATE
4 A range pertaining to hearing (5)
6 Backs right listeners (5)
7 Son, flying, is rakish (8)
8 Second issue is treasonable (8)
11 Where there is no heavenly bliss (2,4)
14 Cheat brother and similar type (4)
16 Government Orders frequently become lenient (2,4)
17 The French queen's sinister stare (4) LEER
18 Old saint commemorates old German capital (8) OSTMARKS
19 Whiskey ingredient — it may become ours (4,4)
22 Hold together carbon and oxygen at this place (6)
23 Hurt due to Epad? (6)
25 Criminal has no opening for promo professional (5)
26 Legal defence of fighter by big industry leaders (5)
28 American journalist took drugs (4) USED

[Russellbew]

Haapy new year to all :)

[sandhya.p61]

HAPPY NEW YEAR :)

Across
1 Gone for a holiday — that's become an epidemic (8)
5 Old Indian leader is doubly responsible for the dilemma (6)
9 Speaker systems for social network users (8)
10 Team caught up in date mixup got ready to fly (6)
12 Doctor commanding officer's favourable report (4)
13 Film many in dilemma (alas) taking time (10)
15 Shake leg vigorously following Irish dance (6)
17 Nothing to back? Try tongue! (5)
20 My abandoning Chomsky caused big jolt (5)
21 Vendor's storage space, say (6) SELLER
24 Man getting distant through far end of mine produces deadly emotion (6,4)
27 About to take mantra to get into deep sleep (4) COMA
29 Kingdoms' genuine writings (6) REALMS
30 A German briefly stumped a German scientist (8)
31 Half of body parts ten use in symbol of mystery (6)
32 In which grey cells are twisted to produce hallucination (8)

Down
1 Light-minded pursuit? (6)
2 Shaking because of a fault, perhaps (6)
3 Tear up assessment (4) RATE
4 A range pertaining to hearing (5)
6 Backs right listeners (5)
7 Son, flying, is rakish (8)
8 Second issue is treasonable (8)
11 Where there is no heavenly bliss (2,4)IN HELL
14 Cheat brother and similar type (4) BILK
16 Government Orders frequently become lenient (2,4)GO SOFT
17 The French queen's sinister stare (4) LEER
18 Old saint commemorates old German capital (8) OSTMARKS
19 Whiskey ingredient — it may become ours (4,4)
22 Hold together carbon and oxygen at this place (6)
23 Hurt due to Epad? (6)
25 Criminal has no opening for promo professional (5)
26 Legal defence of fighter by big industry leaders (5)
28 American journalist took drugs (4) USED

[pavalamani pragasam]

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Across
1 Gone for a holiday — that's become an epidemic (8)
5 Old Indian leader is doubly responsible for the dilemma (6)
9 Speaker systems for social network users (8)
10 Team caught up in date mixup got ready to fly (6)
12 Doctor commanding officer's favourable report (4)
13 Film many in dilemma (alas) taking time (10)
15 Shake leg vigorously following Irish dance (6)
17 Nothing to back? Try tongue! (5)
20 My abandoning Chomsky caused big jolt (5)SHOCK
21 Vendor's storage space, say (6) SELLER
24 Man getting distant through far end of mine produces deadly emotion (6,4)MORTAL FEAR
27 About to take mantra to get into deep sleep (4) COMA
29 Kingdoms' genuine writings (6) REALMS
30 A German briefly stumped a German scientist (8)
31 Half of body parts ten use in symbol of mystery (6)
32 In which grey cells are twisted to produce hallucination (8)

Down
1 Light-minded pursuit? (6)
2 Shaking because of a fault, perhaps (6)
3 Tear up assessment (4) RATE
4 A range pertaining to hearing (5)AURAL
6 Backs right listeners (5)REARS
7 Son, flying, is rakish (8)
8 Second issue is treasonable (8)
11 Where there is no heavenly bliss (2,4)IN HELL
14 Cheat brother and similar type (4) BILK
16 Government Orders frequently become lenient (2,4)GO SOFT
17 The French queen's sinister stare (4) LEER
18 Old saint commemorates old German capital (8) OSTMARKS
19 Whiskey ingredient — it may become ours (4,4)
22 Hold together carbon and oxygen at this place (6)COHERE
23 Hurt due to Epad? (6)
25 Criminal has no opening for promo professional (5)
26 Legal defence of fighter by big industry leaders (5)
28 American journalist took drugs (4) USED

[CLUELESS]

BEST WISHES TO ALL HUBBERS FOR A BETTER 2015

Across
1 Gone for a holiday — that's become an epidemic (8)
5 Old Indian leader is doubly responsible for the dilemma (6)
9 Speaker systems for social network users (8) TWEETERS
10 Team caught up in date mixup got ready to fly (6)
12 Doctor commanding officer's favourable report (4)
13 Film many in dilemma (alas) taking time (10)
15 Shake leg vigorously following Irish dance (6)
17 Nothing to back? Try tongue! (5) LINGO
20 My abandoning Chomsky caused big jolt (5)SHOCK
21 Vendor's storage space, say (6) SELLER
24 Man getting distant through far end of mine produces deadly emotion (6,4)MORTAL FEAR
27 About to take mantra to get into deep sleep (4) COMA
29 Kingdoms' genuine writings (6) REALMS
30 A German briefly stumped a German scientist (8)
31 Half of body parts ten use in symbol of mystery (6)
32 In which grey cells are twisted to produce hallucination (8)

Down
1 Light-minded pursuit? (6)
2 Shaking because of a fault, perhaps (6)
3 Tear up assessment (4) RATE
4 A range pertaining to hearing (5)AURAL
6 Backs right listeners (5)REARS
7 Son, flying, is rakish (8)
8 Second issue is treasonable (8) SEDITION
11 Where there is no heavenly bliss (2,4)IN HELL
14 Cheat brother and similar type (4) BILK
16 Government Orders frequently become lenient (2,4)GO SOFT
17 The French queen's sinister stare (4) LEER
18 Old saint commemorates old German capital (8) OSTMARKS
19 Whiskey ingredient — it may become ours (4,4)
22 Hold together carbon and oxygen at this place (6)COHERE
23 Hurt due to Epad? (6) PAINED
25 Criminal has no opening for promo professional (5)
26 Legal defence of fighter by big industry leaders (5) ALIBI
28 American journalist took drugs (4) USED

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Gone for a holiday — that's become an epidemic (8)OUTBREAK
5 Old Indian leader is doubly responsible for the dilemma (6)CRISIS
9 Speaker systems for social network users (8) TWEETERS
10 Team caught up in date mixup got ready to fly (6)TAXIED
12 Doctor commanding officer's favourable report (4)COOK
13 Film many in dilemma (alas) taking time (10)BLINDSIGHT
15 Shake leg vigorously following Irish dance (6)JIGGLE
17 Nothing to back? Try tongue! (5) LINGO
20 My abandoning Chomsky caused big jolt (5)SHOCK
21 Vendor's storage space, say (6) SELLER
24 Man getting distant through far end of mine produces deadly emotion (6,4)MORTAL FEAR
27 About to take mantra to get into deep sleep (4) COMA
29 Kingdoms' genuine writings (6) REALMS
30 A German briefly stumped a German scientist (8)EINSTEIN
31 Half of body parts ten use in symbol of mystery (6)SPHINX
32 In which grey cells are twisted to produce hallucination (8)MINDBEND

Down
1 Light-minded pursuit? (6)OPTICS
2 Shaking because of a fault, perhaps (6)TREMOR
3 Tear up assessment (4) RATE
4 A range pertaining to hearing (5)AURAL
6 Backs right listeners (5)REARS
7 Son, flying, is rakish (8)SWINGING
8 Second issue is treasonable (8) SEDITION
11 Where there is no heavenly bliss (2,4)IN HELL
14 Cheat brother and similar type (4) BILK
16 Government Orders frequently become lenient (2,4)GO SOFT
17 The French queen's sinister stare (4) LEER
18 Old saint commemorates old German capital (8) OSTMARKS
19 Whiskey ingredient — it may become ours (4,4)SOUR MASH
22 Hold together carbon and oxygen at this place (6)COHERE
23 Hurt due to Epad? (6) PAINED
25 Criminal has no opening for promo professional (5)ADMAN
26 Legal defence of fighter by big industry leaders (5) ALIBI
28 American journalist took drugs (4) USED

:clap::clap::clap: A nice puzzle with the name of my favourite writer Robin Cook and some of his novels got as answers!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 A couple of articles by ministers set out State control of church (11)
9 Drinking exotic stingos (7)
10 Early wind instrument gets criticism as well as good, extreme praise (7)
11 Account delayed to cause trouble (3,2)
12 Bright, small public area attracting many in Germany (9)
13 Stared at great international crossword setter (5)
15 A note that woman sent off brings supporters (9)
18 Cap Sherpa tossed into garbage dump (5,4)
21 Three is one such, it is said (5)
22 Street cut, in the grip of revolutionary, is dragging (9)
24 With a scooter, father leaves signals (5)
26 Best is nothing to fellow embraced by friend (7)
27 Navy officer, in brief, has load to draw together (7)
28 Callers pass over dilemma in getting stationery items to keep papers (4-7)

Down
1 Turns away disorderly sergeants (9)
2 A small group is a good thing (5)
3 Made a mistake — tore roughly at junction (7,2)
4 A month with a girl (7)
5 Call into question one maiden — a beauty (7)
6 Son in fur coat in a city (5)
7 Mine lost in mine — only pepper variety (8)
8 Ask about Tirumala's third hill (4)
14 With this an article will cost nothing (4,4)
16 Her will is likely to leave a lot (4,5)
17 Avoids backward animals held by crooked desis (9) SIDESTEPS
19 Chen and Leo together brought about order (7) ECHELON
20 I paced hurriedly to book a cycle-rickshaw (7) PEDICAB
22 Reveal second modus operandi (4) SHOW
23 Row about Mumbai's top track official (5) TIMER
25 Say evil-doing overwhelms leader of Odisha (5)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11095/article6051348.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 A couple of articles by ministers set out State control of church (11)
9 Drinking exotic stingos (7)
10 Early wind instrument gets criticism as well as good, extreme praise (7)
11 Account delayed to cause trouble (3,2)
12 Bright, small public area attracting many in Germany (9)
13 Stared at great international crossword setter (5)
15 A note that woman sent off brings supporters (9)
18 Cap Sherpa tossed into garbage dump (5,4) SCRAP HEAP
21 Three is one such, it is said (5) CROWD
22 Street cut, in the grip of revolutionary, is dragging (9)
24 With a scooter, father leaves signals (5)
26 Best is nothing to fellow embraced by friend (7)
27 Navy officer, in brief, has load to draw together (7)
28 Callers pass over dilemma in getting stationery items to keep papers (4-7) RING BINDERS

Down
1 Turns away disorderly sergeants (9)
2 A small group is a good thing (5)
3 Made a mistake — tore roughly at junction (7,2)
4 A month with a girl (7)
5 Call into question one maiden — a beauty (7)
6 Son in fur coat in a city (5) MINSK
7 Mine lost in mine — only pepper variety (8) PIMIENTO
8 Ask about Tirumala's third hill (4)
14 With this an article will cost nothing (4,4)
16 Her will is likely to leave a lot (4,5)
17 Avoids backward animals held by crooked desis (9) SIDESTEPS
19 Chen and Leo together brought about order (7) ECHELON
20 I paced hurriedly to book a cycle-rickshaw (7) PEDICAB
22 Reveal second modus operandi (4) SHOW
23 Row about Mumbai's top track official (5) TIMER
25 Say evil-doing overwhelms leader of Odisha (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 A couple of articles by ministers set out State control of church (11)
9 Drinking exotic stingos (7)
10 Early wind instrument gets criticism as well as good, extreme praise (7)
11 Account delayed to cause trouble (3,2)
12 Bright, small public area attracting many in Germany (9)
13 Stared at great international crossword setter (5)GAZED
15 A note that woman sent off brings supporters (9)
18 Cap Sherpa tossed into garbage dump (5,4)
21 Three is one such, it is said (5)
22 Street cut, in the grip of revolutionary, is dragging (9)
24 With a scooter, father leaves signals (5)
26 Best is nothing to fellow embraced by friend (7)
27 Navy officer, in brief, has load to draw together (7)
28 Callers pass over dilemma in getting stationery items to keep papers (4-7)

Down
1 Turns away disorderly sergeants (9)ESTRANGES
2 A small group is a good thing (5)ASSET
3 Made a mistake — tore roughly at junction (7,2)
4 A month with a girl (7)AUGUSTA
5 Call into question one maiden — a beauty (7)
6 Son in fur coat in a city (5)
7 Mine lost in mine — only pepper variety (8)
8 Ask about Tirumala's third hill (4)
14 With this an article will cost nothing (4,4)
16 Her will is likely to leave a lot (4,5)
17 Avoids backward animals held by crooked desis (9) SIDESTEPS
19 Chen and Leo together brought about order (7) ECHELON
20 I paced hurriedly to book a cycle-rickshaw (7) PEDICAB
22 Reveal second modus operandi (4) SHOW
23 Row about Mumbai's top track official (5) TIMER
25 Say evil-doing overwhelms leader of Odisha (5)VOICE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 A couple of articles by ministers set out State control of church (11)ERASTIANISM
9 Drinking exotic stingos (7)TOSSING
10 Early wind instrument gets criticism as well as good, extreme praise (7)PANPIPE
11 Account delayed to cause trouble (3,2)ACT UP
12 Bright, small public area attracting many in Germany (9)SPARKLING
13 Stared at great international crossword setter (5)GAZED
15 A note that woman sent off brings supporters (9)ADHERENTS
18 Cap Sherpa tossed into garbage dump (5,4)SCRAP HEAP
21 Three is one such, it is said (5)CROWD
22 Street cut, in the grip of revolutionary, is dragging (9)STRETCHED
24 With a scooter, father leaves signals (5)WAVES
26 Best is nothing to fellow embraced by friend (7)OPTIMAL
27 Navy officer, in brief, has load to draw together (7)COMPILE
28 Callers pass over dilemma in getting stationery items to keep papers (4-7)RING-BINDERS

Down
1 Turns away disorderly sergeants (9)ESTRANGES
2 A small group is a good thing (5)ASSET
3 Made a mistake — tore roughly at junction (7,2)TRIPPED UP
4 A month with a girl (7)AUGUSTA
5 Call into question one maiden — a beauty (7)IMPEACH
6 Son in fur coat in a city (5)MINSK
7 Mine lost in mine — only pepper variety (8)PIMIENTO
8 Ask about Tirumala's third hill (4)BERG
14 With this an article will cost nothing (4,4)ZERO RATE
16 Her will is likely to leave a lot (4,5)RICH WOMAN
17 Avoids backward animals held by crooked desis (9) SIDESTEPS
19 Chen and Leo together brought about order (7) ECHELON
20 I paced hurriedly to book a cycle-rickshaw (7) PEDICAB
22 Reveal second modus operandi (4) SHOW
23 Row about Mumbai's top track official (5) TIMER
25 Say evil-doing overwhelms leader of Odisha (5)VOICE

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 State army officer makes fuss after a bit of row (8)
6 In favour of women at front of boat (4)
9 College's disapproval for modern music genre (6)
10 Work hard to keep referee in clover (7)
13 Looking back, losing act upsets (9)
14 Endorses reverse sides (5)
15 What is in a newspaper some credit emphatically (4)
16 XI XI (4,2,4)
19 Little time — even year with another of it (5-5)
21 Symbol of smoothness from son's family (4)
24 In north-eastern State, a master goes ahead to gather (5)
25 Mantra's one opening up — second fellow is official investigator (9)
26 One new drink I demonstrated initially turns out to be tasteless (7)
27 Introduce son involved in interchange (6)
28 Inquisitive about operating system in New York (4)
29 Mastermind, English, one never without victory (8)

DOWN
2 Supervise poetry in Old English (7)
3 Remains with artist on mountaintop hermitage (6)
4 Such a drive to destination is time-consuming and even tiresome (1,4,4)
5 Round bit of taint in photo of the eye (5)
7 Complaint of boss losing foot in rigorous imprisonment (7)
8 Such an orator won't vilify (4-8)
11 It will develop by more reorganisation (6)
12 Secret entry in short line with power, having lost a number (12) INFILTRATION
17 Giving a title to be exalted? (9) ENNOBLING
18 Examines Pye grabbing habit back (4,2) EYES UP
20 How time flies! See, with pals, engaged in frolic! (7) ELAPSES
22 I am only taking son for dip (7) IMMERSE
23 English essayist abandons publicity for English inventor (6)
25 O, that is a memorable number! (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/the-hindu-crossword-11096/article6055165.ece

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 State army officer makes fuss after a bit of row (8)
6 In favour of women at front of boat (4)
9 College's disapproval for modern music genre (6)
10 Work hard to keep referee in clover (7) TREFOIL
13 Looking back, losing act upsets (9)
14 Endorses reverse sides (5)
15 What is in a newspaper some credit emphatically (4)
16 XI XI (4,2,4) SIDE BY SIDE
19 Little time — even year with another of it (5-5) TEENY-WEENY
21 Symbol of smoothness from son's family (4)
24 In north-eastern State, a master goes ahead to gather (5)
25 Mantra's one opening up — second fellow is official investigator (9) OMBUDSMAN
26 One new drink I demonstrated initially turns out to be tasteless (7)
27 Introduce son involved in interchange (6)
28 Inquisitive about operating system in New York (4)
29 Mastermind, English, one never without victory (8) ENGINEER

DOWN
2 Supervise poetry in Old English (7)
3 Remains with artist on mountaintop hermitage (6)
4 Such a drive to destination is time-consuming and even tiresome (1,4,4)
5 Round bit of taint in photo of the eye (5)
7 Complaint of boss losing foot in rigorous imprisonment (7)
8 Such an orator won't vilify (4-8)
11 It will develop by more reorganisation (6)
12 Secret entry in short line with power, having lost a number (12) INFILTRATION
17 Giving a title to be exalted? (9) ENNOBLING
18 Examines Pye grabbing habit back (4,2) EYES UP
20 How time flies! See, with pals, engaged in frolic! (7) ELAPSES
22 I am only taking son for dip (7) IMMERSE
23 English essayist abandons publicity for English inventor (6)
25 O, that is a memorable number! (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 State army officer makes fuss after a bit of row (8)
6 In favour of women at front of boat (4)
9 College's disapproval for modern music genre (6)
10 Work hard to keep referee in clover (7) TREFOIL
13 Looking back, losing act upsets (9)NOSTALGIC
14 Endorses reverse sides (5)
15 What is in a newspaper some credit emphatically (4)ITEM
16 XI XI (4,2,4) SIDE BY SIDE
19 Little time — even year with another of it (5-5) TEENY-WEENY
21 Symbol of smoothness from son's family (4)
24 In north-eastern State, a master goes ahead to gather (5)ASSAM
25 Mantra's one opening up — second fellow is official investigator (9) OMBUDSMAN
26 One new drink I demonstrated initially turns out to be tasteless (7)INSIPID
27 Introduce son involved in interchange (6)
28 Inquisitive about operating system in New York (4)NOSY
29 Mastermind, English, one never without victory (8) ENGINEER

DOWN
2 Supervise poetry in Old English (7)
3 Remains with artist on mountaintop hermitage (6)
4 Such a drive to destination is time-consuming and even tiresome (1,4,4)
5 Round bit of taint in photo of the eye (5)
7 Complaint of boss losing foot in rigorous imprisonment (7)
8 Such an orator won't vilify (4-8)
11 It will develop by more reorganisation (6)
12 Secret entry in short line with power, having lost a number (12) INFILTRATION
17 Giving a title to be exalted? (9) ENNOBLING
18 Examines Pye grabbing habit back (4,2) EYES UP
20 How time flies! See, with pals, engaged in frolic! (7) ELAPSES
22 I am only taking son for dip (7) IMMERSE
23 English essayist abandons publicity for English inventor (6)
25 O, that is a memorable number! (5)

[CLUELESS]

ACROSS
1 State army officer makes fuss after a bit of row (8) COLARADO
6 In favour of women at front of boat (4)
9 College's disapproval for modern music genre (6)
10 Work hard to keep referee in clover (7) TREFOIL
13 Looking back, losing act upsets (9)NOSTALGIC
14 Endorses reverse sides (5) BACKS
15 What is in a newspaper some credit emphatically (4)ITEM
16 XI XI (4,2,4) SIDE BY SIDE
19 Little time — even year with another of it (5-5) TEENY-WEENY
21 Symbol of smoothness from son's family (4)
24 In north-eastern State, a master goes ahead to gather (5)ASSAM
25 Mantra's one opening up — second fellow is official investigator (9) OMBUDSMAN
26 One new drink I demonstrated initially turns out to be tasteless (7)INSIPID
27 Introduce son involved in interchange (6)
28 Inquisitive about operating system in New York (4)NOSY
29 Mastermind, English, one never without victory (8) ENGINEER

DOWN
2 Supervise poetry in Old English (7)
3 Remains with artist on mountaintop hermitage (6)
4 Such a drive to destination is time-consuming and even tiresome (1,4,4) A LONG RIDE
5 Round bit of taint in photo of the eye (5)
7 Complaint of boss losing foot in rigorous imprisonment (7)
8 Such an orator won't vilify (4-8) WELL SPEAKING
11 It will develop by more reorganisation (6)
12 Secret entry in short line with power, having lost a number (12) INFILTRATION
17 Giving a title to be exalted? (9) ENNOBLING
18 Examines Pye grabbing habit back (4,2) EYES UP
20 How time flies! See, with pals, engaged in frolic! (7) ELAPSES
22 I am only taking son for dip (7) IMMERSE
23 English essayist abandons publicity for English inventor (6)
25 O, that is a memorable number! (5) OLDIE

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 State army officer makes fuss after a bit of row (8) COLARADO
6 In favour of women at front of boat (4) PROW
9 College's disapproval for modern music genre (6)
10 Work hard to keep referee in clover (7) TREFOIL
13 Looking back, losing act upsets (9)NOSTALGIC
14 Endorses reverse sides (5) BACKS
15 What is in a newspaper some credit emphatically (4)ITEM
16 XI XI (4,2,4) SIDE BY SIDE
19 Little time — even year with another of it (5-5) TEENY-WEENY
21 Symbol of smoothness from son's family (4)
24 In north-eastern State, a master goes ahead to gather (5)AMASS
25 Mantra's one opening up — second fellow is official investigator (9) OMBUDSMAN
26 One new drink I demonstrated initially turns out to be tasteless (7)INSIPID
27 Introduce son involved in interchange (6) INSERT
28 Inquisitive about operating system in New York (4)NOSY
29 Mastermind, English, one never without victory (8) ENGINEER

DOWN
2 Supervise poetry in Old English (7)
3 Remains with artist on mountaintop hermitage (6) ASHRAM
4 Such a drive to destination is time-consuming and even tiresome (1,4,4) A LONG RIDE
5 Round bit of taint in photo of the eye (5)
7 Complaint of boss losing foot in rigorous imprisonment (7)
8 Such an orator won't vilify (4-8) WELL SPEAKING
11 It will develop by more reorganisation (6) EMBRYO
12 Secret entry in short line with power, having lost a number (12) INFILTRATION
17 Giving a title to be exalted? (9) ENNOBLING
18 Examines Pye grabbing habit back (4,2) EYES UP
20 How time flies! See, with pals, engaged in frolic! (7) ELAPSES
22 I am only taking son for dip (7) IMMERSE
23 English essayist abandons publicity for English inventor (6) EDISON
25 O, that is a memorable number! (5) OLDIE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 State army officer makes fuss after a bit of row (8) COLARADO
6 In favour of women at front of boat (4) PROW
9 College's disapproval for modern music genre (6)TECHNO
10 Work hard to keep referee in clover (7) TREFOIL
13 Looking back, losing act upsets (9)NOSTALGIC
14 Endorses reverse sides (5) BACKS
15 What is in a newspaper some credit emphatically (4)ITEM
16 XI XI (4,2,4) SIDE BY SIDE
19 Little time — even year with another of it (5-5) TEENY-WEENY
21 Symbol of smoothness from son's family (4)SILK
24 In north-eastern State, a master goes ahead to gather (5)AMASS
25 Mantra's one opening up — second fellow is official investigator (9) OMBUDSMAN
26 One new drink I demonstrated initially turns out to be tasteless (7)INSIPID
27 Introduce son involved in interchange (6) INSERT
28 Inquisitive about operating system in New York (4)NOSY
29 Mastermind, English, one never without victory (8) ENGINEER

DOWN
2 Supervise poetry in Old English (7)OVERSEE
3 Remains with artist on mountaintop hermitage (6) ASHRAM
4 Such a drive to destination is time-consuming and even tiresome (1,4,4) A LONG RIDE
5 Round bit of taint in photo of the eye (5)OPTIC
7 Complaint of boss losing foot in rigorous imprisonment (7)RHONCHI
8 Such an orator won't vilify (4-8) WELL SPEAKING
11 It will develop by more reorganisation (6) EMBRYO
12 Secret entry in short line with power, having lost a number (12) INFILTRATION
17 Giving a title to be exalted? (9) ENNOBLING
18 Examines Pye grabbing habit back (4,2) EYES UP
20 How time flies! See, with pals, engaged in frolic! (7) ELAPSES
22 I am only taking son for dip (7) IMMERSE
23 English essayist abandons publicity for English inventor (6) EDISON
25 O, that is a memorable number! (5) OLDIE

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Calm, knight and queen about to hang? The opposite (8)
5 Geographical formation in centre of Germany - I very much doubt it contains sulphur (6)
9 Hothead showing sign of emotion on holiday (8)
10 Rush job (6)
12 Bail broken? One makes an excuse (5)
13 Pictured, English editor holding travel document (9)
14 Fruit from Australian state, choice (8,4)
18 Both comrades injured, so out of action (4,2,6)
21 Military command connected with revolution (5,4)
23 The best of Norse literature (5)
24 Apprentice ultimately failing to pass (6)
25 Save bishop in Irish county town, one spreading the Word (8)
26 On the contrary, somewhat sooner? Quite (6)
27 Shallow type plugging leak (4-4)

DOWN
1 He painted giant straddling island (6)
2 Sleeveless cardigan lost in Moroccan port (6)
3 Professional is guarded (9)
4 A vehicle aunt damaged? No idea (1,6,1,4) I HAVEN'T A CLUE
6 Former U.S. president, Hoover, say, in to that extent (5) ADAMS
7 Scandinavian boy and girl, first to identify evil manipulator (8) SVENGALI
8 Gas let off by a politician (8) FIREDAMP
11 Medieval morality play to uplift all of us (5,3,4) EVERY MAN JACK
15 Legendary king soon to entertain willing maiden (9)
16 Bird in hot weather diving into English river (8)
17 Disdainful, a bishop over tango dancing (8)
19 Active doctor found in African river (6)
20 Spoil canteen at university (4,2)
22 Sip drop of sherry in gallery (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2822/article6748554.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Calm, knight and queen about to hang? The opposite (8)
5 Geographical formation in centre of Germany - I very much doubt it contains sulphur (6)
9 Hothead showing sign of emotion on holiday (8)
10 Rush job (6)
12 Bail broken? One makes an excuse (5) ALIBI
13 Pictured, English editor holding travel document (9)
14 Fruit from Australian state, choice (8,4)
18 Both comrades injured, so out of action (4,2,6) HORS DE COMBAT
21 Military command connected with revolution (5,4)
23 The best of Norse literature (5) ELITE
24 Apprentice ultimately failing to pass (6)
25 Save bishop in Irish county town, one spreading the Word (8)
26 On the contrary, somewhat sooner? Quite (6)
27 Shallow type plugging leak (4-4)

DOWN
1 He painted giant straddling island (6)
2 Sleeveless cardigan lost in Moroccan port (6)
3 Professional is guarded (9)
4 A vehicle aunt damaged? No idea (1,6,1,4) I HAVEN'T A CLUE
6 Former U.S. president, Hoover, say, in to that extent (5) ADAMS
7 Scandinavian boy and girl, first to identify evil manipulator (8) SVENGALI
8 Gas let off by a politician (8) FIREDAMP
11 Medieval morality play to uplift all of us (5,3,4) EVERY MAN JACK
15 Legendary king soon to entertain willing maiden (9)
16 Bird in hot weather diving into English river (8)
17 Disdainful, a bishop over tango dancing (8)
19 Active doctor found in African river (6)
20 Spoil canteen at university (4,2) MESS UP
22 Sip drop of sherry in gallery (5) TASTE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Calm, knight and queen about to hang? The opposite (8)
5 Geographical formation in centre of Germany - I very much doubt it contains sulphur (6)
9 Hothead showing sign of emotion on holiday (8)
10 Rush job (6)
12 Bail broken? One makes an excuse (5) ALIBI
13 Pictured, English editor holding travel document (9)
14 Fruit from Australian state, choice (8,4)
18 Both comrades injured, so out of action (4,2,6) HORS DE COMBAT
21 Military command connected with revolution (5,4)ABOUT TURN
23 The best of Norse literature (5) ELITE
24 Apprentice ultimately failing to pass (6)
25 Save bishop in Irish county town, one spreading the Word (8)
26 On the contrary, somewhat sooner? Quite (6)RATHER
27 Shallow type plugging leak (4-4)

DOWN
1 He painted giant straddling island (6)TITIAN
2 Sleeveless cardigan lost in Moroccan port (6)
3 Professional is guarded (9)
4 A vehicle aunt damaged? No idea (1,6,1,4) I HAVEN'T A CLUE
6 Former U.S. president, Hoover, say, in to that extent (5) ADAMS
7 Scandinavian boy and girl, first to identify evil manipulator (8) SVENGALI
8 Gas let off by a politician (8) FIREDAMP
11 Medieval morality play to uplift all of us (5,3,4) EVERY MAN JACK
15 Legendary king soon to entertain willing maiden (9)
16 Bird in hot weather diving into English river (8)
17 Disdainful, a bishop over tango dancing (8)ARROGANT
19 Active doctor found in African river (6)NIMBLE
20 Spoil canteen at university (4,2) MESS UP
22 Sip drop of sherry in gallery (5) TASTE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Calm, knight and queen about to hang? The opposite (8)TRANQUIL
5 Geographical formation in centre of Germany - I very much doubt it contains sulphur (6)MASSIF
9 Hothead showing sign of emotion on holiday (8)TEARAWAY
10 Rush job (6)CAREER
12 Bail broken? One makes an excuse (5) ALIBI
13 Pictured, English editor holding travel document (9)ENVISAGED
14 Fruit from Australian state, choice (8,4)VICTORIA PLUM
18 Both comrades injured, so out of action (4,2,6) HORS DE COMBAT
21 Military command connected with revolution (5,4)ABOUT TURN
23 The best of Norse literature (5) ELITE
24 Apprentice ultimately failing to pass (6)ELAPSE
25 Save bishop in Irish county town, one spreading the Word (8)BARNABAS
26 On the contrary, somewhat sooner? Quite (6)RATHER
27 Shallow type plugging leak (4-4)SKIN-DEEP

DOWN
1 He painted giant straddling island (6)TITIAN
2 Sleeveless cardigan lost in Moroccan port (6)AGADIR
3 Professional is guarded (9)QUALIFIED
4 A vehicle aunt damaged? No idea (1,6,1,4) I HAVEN'T A CLUE
6 Former U.S. president, Hoover, say, in to that extent (5) ADAMS
7 Scandinavian boy and girl, first to identify evil manipulator (8) SVENGALI
8 Gas let off by a politician (8) FIREDAMP
11 Medieval morality play to uplift all of us (5,3,4) EVERY MAN JACK
15 Legendary king soon to entertain willing maiden (9)AGAMEMNON
16 Bird in hot weather diving into English river (8)WHEATEAR
17 Disdainful, a bishop over tango dancing (8)ARROGANT
19 Active doctor found in African river (6)NIMBLE
20 Spoil canteen at university (4,2) MESS UP
22 Sip drop of sherry in gallery (5) TASTE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 With old pound recalled, you get unwanted repercussion (8)
5 Casual clothes for old soldiers (6)
9 One to get one new, novel immune system booster (7)
10 Word for word mistake (7)
11 Press follows second side for a pressing need (5,4)
12 Sari, maybe — no small spread-out (5)
13 Wary about how things may go bad sometimes (4)
14 A space for twisted bale could have been averted (9)
17 Typically, over time a girl enters (2,7)
19 Mark, prince's descended from the cliff (4)
23 Mother, mother, mother, mother (5)
24 Aim is to be camping, working after lunchtime (9)
25 An officer who isn't particular (7)
26 Old British coin taken finally by African national (7)
27 Having refinements in Nice, say (2,4)
28 With frenetic paces carried out now, one finally has a wild adventure (8)

Down
1 Supports small cover for top military officer (5,3)
2 Become drained? With some re-positioning of parts, last longer! (7)
3 Grown-up girl's participation in more than one match (6)
4 Distributing viler cartoons is disputable (13)
6 And doctor with a wife is to back out (8)
7 High-flown correspondence? (7)
8 Ire caused by peels strewn at entrance to necropolis (6)
10 Some pauses in between flights (7,6)
15 A Roman road heard fast ones of female pilot (8)
16 Nothing's right. A social welcomes new munitions (8) ORDNANCE
18 No mail strewn carelessly around town-end is insignificant (7) NOMINAL
20 Fancy ring for artist (7) CHIMERA
21 Setter's admission of being old is projected (6) IMAGED
22 Complaint of pain from a new Italian actress (6) ANGINA

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11189/article6404493.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 With old pound recalled, you get unwanted repercussion (8)
5 Casual clothes for old soldiers (6)
9 One to get one new, novel immune system booster (7)
10 Word for word mistake (7) LITERAL
11 Press follows second side for a pressing need (5,4)
12 Sari, maybe — no small spread-out (5) DRAPE
13 Wary about how things may go bad sometimes (4)
14 A space for twisted bale could have been averted (9)
17 Typically, over time a girl enters (2,7) ON AVERAGE
19 Mark, prince's descended from the cliff (4)
23 Mother, mother, mother, mother (5) MAMMA
24 Aim is to be camping, working after lunchtime (9)
25 An officer who isn't particular (7)
26 Old British coin taken finally by African national (7)
27 Having refinements in Nice, say (2,4)
28 With frenetic paces carried out now, one finally has a wild adventure (8)

Down
1 Supports small cover for top military officer (5,3)
2 Become drained? With some re-positioning of parts, last longer! (7)
3 Grown-up girl's participation in more than one match (6)
4 Distributing viler cartoons is disputable (13) CONTROVERSIAL
6 And doctor with a wife is to back out (8)
7 High-flown correspondence? (7)
8 Ire caused by peels strewn at entrance to necropolis (6)
10 Some pauses in between flights (7,6)
15 A Roman road heard fast ones of female pilot (8)
16 Nothing's right. A social welcomes new munitions (8) ORDNANCE
18 No mail strewn carelessly around town-end is insignificant (7) NOMINAL
20 Fancy ring for artist (7) CHIMERA
21 Setter's admission of being old is projected (6) IMAGED
22 Complaint of pain from a new Italian actress (6) ANGINA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 With old pound recalled, you get unwanted repercussion (8)
5 Casual clothes for old soldiers (6)
9 One to get one new, novel immune system booster (7)
10 Word for word mistake (7) LITERAL
11 Press follows second side for a pressing need (5,4)
12 Sari, maybe — no small spread-out (5) DRAPE
13 Wary about how things may go bad sometimes (4)AWRY
14 A space for twisted bale could have been averted (9)AVOIDABLE
17 Typically, over time a girl enters (2,7) ON AVERAGE
19 Mark, prince's descended from the cliff (4)
23 Mother, mother, mother, mother (5) MAMMA
24 Aim is to be camping, working after lunchtime (9)INTENTION
25 An officer who isn't particular (7)GENERAL
26 Old British coin taken finally by African national (7)
27 Having refinements in Nice, say (2,4)
28 With frenetic paces carried out now, one finally has a wild adventure (8)

Down
1 Supports small cover for top military officer (5,3)
2 Become drained? With some re-positioning of parts, last longer! (7)
3 Grown-up girl's participation in more than one match (6)
4 Distributing viler cartoons is disputable (13) CONTROVERSIAL
6 And doctor with a wife is to back out (8)
7 High-flown correspondence? (7)AIRMAIL
8 Ire caused by peels strewn at entrance to necropolis (6)
10 Some pauses in between flights (7,6)
15 A Roman road heard fast ones of female pilot (8)
16 Nothing's right. A social welcomes new munitions (8) ORDNANCE
18 No mail strewn carelessly around town-end is insignificant (7) NOMINAL
20 Fancy ring for artist (7) CHIMERA
21 Setter's admission of being old is projected (6) IMAGED
22 Complaint of pain from a new Italian actress (6) ANGINA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 With old pound recalled, you get unwanted repercussion (8)BLOWBACK
5 Casual clothes for old soldiers (6)SWEATS
9 One to get one new, novel immune system booster (7)ANTIGEN
10 Word for word mistake (7) LITERAL
11 Press follows second side for a pressing need (5,4)STEAM IRON
12 Sari, maybe — no small spread-out (5) DRAPE
13 Wary about how things may go bad sometimes (4)AWRY
14 A space for twisted bale could have been averted (9)AVOIDABLE
17 Typically, over time a girl enters (2,7) ON AVERAGE
19 Mark, prince's descended from the cliff (4)SCAR
23 Mother, mother, mother, mother (5) MAMMA
24 Aim is to be camping, working after lunchtime (9)INTENTION
25 An officer who isn't particular (7)GENERAL
26 Old British coin taken finally by African national (7)GUINEAN
27 Having refinements in Nice, say (2,4)DE LUXE
28 With frenetic paces carried out now, one finally has a wild adventure (8)ESCAPADE

Down
1 Supports small cover for top military officer (5,3)BRASS HAT
2 Become drained? With some re-positioning of parts, last longer! (7)OUTWEAR
3 Grown-up girl's participation in more than one match (6)BIGAMY
4 Distributing viler cartoons is disputable (13) CONTROVERSIAL
6 And doctor with a wife is to back out (8)WITHDRAW
7 High-flown correspondence? (7)AIRMAIL
8 Ire caused by peels strewn at entrance to necropolis (6)SPLEEN
10 Some pauses in between flights (7,6)LANDING STAGES
15 A Roman road heard fast ones of female pilot (8)AVIATRIX
16 Nothing's right. A social welcomes new munitions (8) ORDNANCE
18 No mail strewn carelessly around town-end is insignificant (7) NOMINAL
20 Fancy ring for artist (7) CHIMERA
21 Setter's admission of being old is projected (6) IMAGED
22 Complaint of pain from a new Italian actress (6) ANGINA

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Katie brings in one with a teasing remark briefly to the island nation (8) KIRIBATI
9 Elephant keeper to back the bad actor abroad (6)
10 Pine inside vessel with a bloke for a breakfast dish (7,3)
11 Data Taylor extracted for an informal farewell (2-2)
12 Act read out as a severe warning? (4)
13 Abduct in the Chinese city (8)
16 Hanging around the shipment after a female sends out the Democrat (7)
18 Group of island nations (7) OCEANIC
20 Witty retort from a bishop capturing the monkey returning with an informal shirt (8)
21 A part of Manhattan in a London district (4)
23 Gets licence after audible break down (4)
24 Article by daughter following fresh enthusiasm in the island nation (3,7) NEW ZEALAND
25 Leaders of the upset volunteers are locked up in an island nation (6) TUVALU
26 Sigh at son's participation in the hauling arrangement (8)

Down
1 A piece of armour? The guest ignores it (5)
2 Chase fir almirah made for a military officer (3,5,7)
3 Polish in the German city upset after conditional return (7)
4 Addictive habit making family go away results in air pollution (4)
5 Memories may be held in this collection of transparent sleeves (10,5)
6 Couple of articles about strange rituals in the country (9)
8 Broker getting energy to move up in draw after losing the opener (5)
14 Bend to get the reportedly sacred chest (3)
15 Last letter confiscated by an irate educator in the French Riviera (4,5) COTE D'AZUR
17 Fool used to quantify brightness? (3)
19 Bismuth isolated from sick wallabies on the shoreline structure (7)
21 Polish minions lose power after the Navy comes in (5)
22 Revolutionary tattled on the hard grind (5)
24 Announcer reveals a possible subject in the grammar class (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11098/article6063851.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Katie brings in one with a teasing remark briefly to the island nation (8) KIRIBATI
9 Elephant keeper to back the bad actor abroad (6)
10 Pine inside vessel with a bloke for a breakfast dish (7,3) POACHED EGG
11 Data Taylor extracted for an informal farewell (2-2)
12 Act read out as a severe warning? (4)
13 Abduct in the Chinese city (8)
16 Hanging around the shipment after a female sends out the Democrat (7) LOAFING
18 Group of island nations (7) OCEANIA
20 Witty retort from a bishop capturing the monkey returning with an informal shirt (8) REPARTEE
21 A part of Manhattan in a London district (4)
23 Gets licence after audible break down (4)
24 Article by daughter following fresh enthusiasm in the island nation (3,7) NEW ZEALAND
25 Leaders of the upset volunteers are locked up in an island nation (6) TUVALU
26 Sigh at son's participation in the hauling arrangement (8)

Down
1 A piece of armour? The guest ignores it (5)
2 Chase fir almirah made for a military officer (3,5,7)
3 Polish in the German city upset after conditional return (7) FINESSE
4 Addictive habit making family go away results in air pollution (4)
5 Memories may be held in this collection of transparent sleeves (10,5)
6 Couple of articles about strange rituals in the country (9) AUSTRALIA
8 Broker getting energy to move up in draw after losing the opener (5)
14 Bend to get the reportedly sacred chest (3)
15 Last letter confiscated by an irate educator in the French Riviera (4,5) COTE D'AZUR
17 Fool used to quantify brightness? (3)
19 Bismuth isolated from sick wallabies on the shoreline structure (7)
21 Polish minions lose power after the Navy comes in (5)
22 Revolutionary tattled on the hard grind (5)
24 Announcer reveals a possible subject in the grammar class (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Katie brings in one with a teasing remark briefly to the island nation (8) KIRIBATI
9 Elephant keeper to back the bad actor abroad (6)
10 Pine inside vessel with a bloke for a breakfast dish (7,3) POACHED EGG
11 Data Taylor extracted for an informal farewell (2-2)
12 Act read out as a severe warning? (4)
13 Abduct in the Chinese city (8)
16 Hanging around the shipment after a female sends out the Democrat (7) LOAFING
18 Group of island nations (7) OCEANIA
20 Witty retort from a bishop capturing the monkey returning with an informal shirt (8) REPARTEE
21 A part of Manhattan in a London district (4)
23 Gets licence after audible break down (4)
24 Article by daughter following fresh enthusiasm in the island nation (3,7) NEW ZEALAND
25 Leaders of the upset volunteers are locked up in an island nation (6) TUVALU
26 Sigh at son's participation in the hauling arrangement (8) LANGUISH

Down
1 A piece of armour? The guest ignores it (5)
2 Chase fir almirah made for a military officer (3,5,7) AIR CHIEF MARSHAL
3 Polish in the German city upset after conditional return (7) FINESSE
4 Addictive habit making family go away results in air pollution (4)
5 Memories may be held in this collection of transparent sleeves (10,5)
6 Couple of articles about strange rituals in the country (9) AUSTRALIA
8 Broker getting energy to move up in draw after losing the opener (5)
14 Bend to get the reportedly sacred chest (3)
15 Last letter confiscated by an irate educator in the French Riviera (4,5) COTE D'AZUR
17 Fool used to quantify brightness? (3)
19 Bismuth isolated from sick wallabies on the shoreline structure (7) SEAWALL
21 Polish minions lose power after the Navy comes in (5)
22 Revolutionary tattled on the hard grind (5) GNASH
24 Announcer reveals a possible subject in the grammar class (4) NOUN

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 Katie brings in one with a teasing remark briefly to the island nation (8) KIRIBATI
9 Elephant keeper to back the bad actor abroad (6) MAHOUT
10 Pine inside vessel with a bloke for a breakfast dish (7,3) POACHED EGG
11 Data Taylor extracted for an informal farewell (2-2)
12 Act read out as a severe warning? (4) RIOT
13 Abduct in the Chinese city (8) SHANGHAI
16 Hanging around the shipment after a female sends out the Democrat (7) LOAFING
18 Group of island nations (7) OCEANIA
20 Witty retort from a bishop capturing the monkey returning with an informal shirt (8) REPARTEE
21 A part of Manhattan in a London district (4)
23 Gets licence after audible break down (4)
24 Article by daughter following fresh enthusiasm in the island nation (3,7) NEW ZEALAND
25 Leaders of the upset volunteers are locked up in an island nation (6) TUVALU
26 Sigh at son's participation in the hauling arrangement (8) LANGUISH

Down
1 A piece of armour? The guest ignores it (5)
2 Chase fir almirah made for a military officer (3,5,7) AIR CHIEF MARSHAL
3 Polish in the German city upset after conditional return (7) FINESSE
4 Addictive habit making family go away results in air pollution (4)
5 Memories may be held in this collection of transparent sleeves (10,5) PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM
6 Couple of articles about strange rituals in the country (9) AUSTRALIA
8 Broker getting energy to move up in draw after losing the opener (5)
14 Bend to get the reportedly sacred chest (3)
15 Last letter confiscated by an irate educator in the French Riviera (4,5) COTE D'AZUR
17 Fool used to quantify brightness? (3)
19 Bismuth isolated from sick wallabies on the shoreline structure (7) SEAWALL
21 Polish minions lose power after the Navy comes in (5) SHEEN
22 Revolutionary tattled on the hard grind (5) GNASH
24 Announcer reveals a possible subject in the grammar class (4) NOUN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Katie brings in one with a teasing remark briefly to the island nation (8) KIRIBATI
9 Elephant keeper to back the bad actor abroad (6) MAHOUT
10 Pine inside vessel with a bloke for a breakfast dish (7,3) POACHED EGG
11 Data Taylor extracted for an informal farewell (2-2)TA-TA
12 Act read out as a severe warning? (4) RIOT
13 Abduct in the Chinese city (8) SHANGHAI
16 Hanging around the shipment after a female sends out the Democrat (7) LOAFING
18 Group of island nations (7) OCEANIA
20 Witty retort from a bishop capturing the monkey returning with an informal shirt (8) REPARTEE
21 A part of Manhattan in a London district (4)SOHO
23 Gets licence after audible break down (4)PASS
24 Article by daughter following fresh enthusiasm in the island nation (3,7) NEW ZEALAND
25 Leaders of the upset volunteers are locked up in an island nation (6) TUVALU
26 Sigh at son's participation in the hauling arrangement (8) LANGUISH

Down
1 A piece of armour? The guest ignores it (5)VISOR
2 Chase fir almirah made for a military officer (3,5,7) AIR CHIEF MARSHAL
3 Polish in the German city upset after conditional return (7) FINESSE
4 Addictive habit making family go away results in air pollution (4)SMOG
5 Memories may be held in this collection of transparent sleeves (10,5) PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM
6 Couple of articles about strange rituals in the country (9) AUSTRALIA
8 Broker getting energy to move up in draw after losing the opener (5)
14 Bend to get the reportedly sacred chest (3)
15 Last letter confiscated by an irate educator in the French Riviera (4,5) COTE D'AZUR
17 Fool used to quantify brightness? (3)
19 Bismuth isolated from sick wallabies on the shoreline structure (7) SEAWALL
21 Polish minions lose power after the Navy comes in (5) SHEEN
22 Revolutionary tattled on the hard grind (5) GNASH
24 Announcer reveals a possible subject in the grammar class (4) NOUN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Katie brings in one with a teasing remark briefly to the island nation (8) KIRIBATI
9 Elephant keeper to back the bad actor abroad (6) MAHOUT
10 Pine inside vessel with a bloke for a breakfast dish (7,3) POACHED EGG
11 Data Taylor extracted for an informal farewell (2-2)TA-TA
12 Act read out as a severe warning? (4) RIOT
13 Abduct in the Chinese city (8) SHANGHAI
16 Hanging around the shipment after a female sends out the Democrat (7) LOAFING
18 Group of island nations (7) OCEANIA
20 Witty retort from a bishop capturing the monkey returning with an informal shirt (8) REPARTEE
21 A part of Manhattan in a London district (4)SOHO
23 Gets licence after audible break down (4)PASS
24 Article by daughter following fresh enthusiasm in the island nation (3,7) NEW ZEALAND
25 Leaders of the upset volunteers are locked up in an island nation (6) TUVALU
26 Sigh at son's participation in the hauling arrangement (8) LANGUISH

Down
1 A piece of armour? The guest ignores it (5)VISOR
2 Chase fir almirah made for a military officer (3,5,7) AIR CHIEF MARSHAL
3 Polish in the German city upset after conditional return (7) FINESSE
4 Addictive habit making family go away results in air pollution (4)SMOG
5 Memories may be held in this collection of transparent sleeves (10,5) PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM
6 Couple of articles about strange rituals in the country (9) AUSTRALIA
8 Broker getting energy to move up in draw after losing the opener (5)AGENT
14 Bend to get the reportedly sacred chest (3)ARC
15 Last letter confiscated by an irate educator in the French Riviera (4,5) COTE D'AZUR
17 Fool used to quantify brightness? (3)NIT
19 Bismuth isolated from sick wallabies on the shoreline structure (7) SEAWALL
21 Polish minions lose power after the Navy comes in (5) SHEEN
22 Revolutionary tattled on the hard grind (5) GNASH
24 Announcer reveals a possible subject in the grammar class (4) NOUN

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent-puzzle and participation!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Saddle horse finds pails of the missing alien family (8)
5 Drafter seeks to smuggle in the British desserts (6)
9 Lazy fellow considering approval with hesitation is an eyewitness (6-2)
10 Sagging low-quality counter with dirty edges on either side (6)
11 Lash-using punishment administrator with fish for the impudent youngster (14) WHIPPERSNAPPER
14 Under no circumstances would a woman forcing out the visiting chief be more trendy (5) NEWER
16 Reform worker split about patch up with yours truly (9) AMENDMENT
17 Daughter and son with note enter benefit for a prolific writer (9) WORDSMITH
19 Auditor's messenger brings a song of praise (5) PAEAN
20 It may be used to convey what someone else said (8,6)
23 Firing them may be harmless (6)
24 Eminent songwriter stunned by the Rajya Sabha's censoring (8)
25 Chopper sent back around the red building with a room full of seats (6)
26 Animal going around a fanatic, one sent out by a soccer player (8)

Down
1 Being adventurous, reportedly played a game of ninepins (4)
2 Fabric, hot, put below the young male horse undergoing internal turmoil (5)
3 Cleaning implement with a soccer player stationed in front of a goalkeeper (7)
4 Useless musical drama becomes part of the arranged invite (11)
6 Soccer player in favour of tug going north (7)
7 One may leave this prior to entering outer space (9)
8 Message from above? (10)
12 Adjusted rheostat range and removed radium with a medical instrument (11)
13 Responsible for harming barn weasel (10)
15 A factory or office employee might spend 9 to 5 here (9)
18 Soccer player found on a carrom board? (7)
19 Pave the way for crepe cooked by upset Ed (7)
21 Wept as the time-tested model was replaced by a Conservative (5)
22 Algae extract found in the Niagara Falls (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11099/article6068468.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Saddle horse finds pails of the missing alien family (8)
5 Drafter seeks to smuggle in the British desserts (6)
9 Lazy fellow considering approval with hesitation is an eyewitness (6-2)
10 Sagging low-quality counter with dirty edges on either side (6)
11 Lash-using punishment administrator with fish for the impudent youngster (14) WHIPPERSNAPPER
14 Under no circumstances would a woman forcing out the visiting chief be more trendy (5) NEWER
16 Reform worker split about patch up with yours truly (9) AMENDMENT
17 Daughter and son with note enter benefit for a prolific writer (9) WORDSMITH
19 Auditor's messenger brings a song of praise (5) PAEAN
20 It may be used to convey what someone else said (8,6)REPORTED SPEECH
23 Firing them may be harmless (6) BLANKS
24 Eminent songwriter stunned by the Rajya Sabha's censoring (8)
25 Chopper sent back around the red building with a room full of seats (6)
26 Animal going around a fanatic, one sent out by a soccer player (8)

Down
1 Being adventurous, reportedly played a game of ninepins (4)
2 Fabric, hot, put below the young male horse undergoing internal turmoil (5)
3 Cleaning implement with a soccer player stationed in front of a goalkeeper (7)
4 Useless musical drama becomes part of the arranged invite (11) INOPERATIVE
6 Soccer player in favour of tug going north (7)
7 One may leave this prior to entering outer space (9)
8 Message from above? (10)
12 Adjusted rheostat range and removed radium with a medical instrument (11)
13 Responsible for harming barn weasel (10) ANSWERABLE
15 A factory or office employee might spend 9 to 5 here (9) WORKPLACE
18 Soccer player found on a carrom board? (7)
19 Pave the way for crepe cooked by upset Ed (7)
21 Wept as the time-tested model was replaced by a Conservative (5)
22 Algae extract found in the Niagara Falls (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Saddle horse finds pails of the missing alien family (8)
5 Drafter seeks to smuggle in the British desserts (6)
9 Lazy fellow considering approval with hesitation is an eyewitness (6-2)
10 Sagging low-quality counter with dirty edges on either side (6)
11 Lash-using punishment administrator with fish for the impudent youngster (14) WHIPPERSNAPPER
14 Under no circumstances would a woman forcing out the visiting chief be more trendy (5) NEWER
16 Reform worker split about patch up with yours truly (9) AMENDMENT
17 Daughter and son with note enter benefit for a prolific writer (9) WORDSMITH
19 Auditor's messenger brings a song of praise (5) PAEAN
20 It may be used to convey what someone else said (8,6)REPORTED SPEECH
23 Firing them may be harmless (6) BLANKS
24 Eminent songwriter stunned by the Rajya Sabha's censoring (8)
25 Chopper sent back around the red building with a room full of seats (6)
26 Animal going around a fanatic, one sent out by a soccer player (8)

Down
1 Being adventurous, reportedly played a game of ninepins (4)BOLD
2 Fabric, hot, put below the young male horse undergoing internal turmoil (5)CLOTH
3 Cleaning implement with a soccer player stationed in front of a goalkeeper (7)
4 Useless musical drama becomes part of the arranged invite (11) INOPERATIVE
6 Soccer player in favour of tug going north (7)
7 One may leave this prior to entering outer space (9)
8 Message from above? (10)
12 Adjusted rheostat range and removed radium with a medical instrument (11)
13 Responsible for harming barn weasel (10) ANSWERABLE
15 A factory or office employee might spend 9 to 5 here (9) WORKPLACE
18 Soccer player found on a carrom board? (7)
19 Pave the way for crepe cooked by upset Ed (7)PRECEDE
21 Wept as the time-tested model was replaced by a Conservative (5)CRIED
22 Algae extract found in the Niagara Falls (4)AGAR

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Saddle horse finds pails of the missing alien family (8)
5 Drafter seeks to smuggle in the British desserts (6)
9 Lazy fellow considering approval with hesitation is an eyewitness (6-2)
10 Sagging low-quality counter with dirty edges on either side (6)
11 Lash-using punishment administrator with fish for the impudent youngster (14) WHIPPERSNAPPER
14 Under no circumstances would a woman forcing out the visiting chief be more trendy (5) NEWER
16 Reform worker split about patch up with yours truly (9) AMENDMENT
17 Daughter and son with note enter benefit for a prolific writer (9) WORDSMITH
19 Auditor's messenger brings a song of praise (5) PAEAN
20 It may be used to convey what someone else said (8,6)REPORTED SPEECH
23 Firing them may be harmless (6) BLANKS
24 Eminent songwriter stunned by the Rajya Sabha's censoring (8) TOWERING
25 Chopper sent back around the red building with a room full of seats (6)
26 Animal going around a fanatic, one sent out by a soccer player (8) DEFENDER

Down
1 Being adventurous, reportedly played a game of ninepins (4)BOLD
2 Fabric, hot, put below the young male horse undergoing internal turmoil (5)CLOTH
3 Cleaning implement with a soccer player stationed in front of a goalkeeper (7)
4 Useless musical drama becomes part of the arranged invite (11) INOPERATIVE
6 Soccer player in favour of tug going north (7)
7 One may leave this prior to entering outer space (9) EXOSPHERE
8 Message from above? (10)
12 Adjusted rheostat range and removed radium with a medical instrument (11) STETHOSCOPE
13 Responsible for harming barn weasel (10) ANSWERABLE
15 A factory or office employee might spend 9 to 5 here (9) WORKPLACE
18 Soccer player found on a carrom board? (7) STRIKER
19 Pave the way for crepe cooked by upset Ed (7)PRECEDE
21 Wept as the time-tested model was replaced by a Conservative (5)CRIED
22 Algae extract found in the Niagara Falls (4)AGAR

[spchennai]

Across
1 Saddle horse finds pails of the missing alien family (8) BUCKSKIN
5 Drafter seeks to smuggle in the British desserts (6) AFTERS
9 Lazy fellow considering approval with hesitation is an eyewitness (6-2) LOOKER-ON
10 Sagging low-quality counter with dirty edges on either side (6) DROOPY
11 Lash-using punishment administrator with fish for the impudent youngster (14) WHIPPERSNAPPER
14 Under no circumstances would a woman forcing out the visiting chief be more trendy (5) NEWER
16 Reform worker split about patch up with yours truly (9) AMENDMENT
17 Daughter and son with note enter benefit for a prolific writer (9) WORDSMITH
19 Auditor's messenger brings a song of praise (5) PAEAN
20 It may be used to convey what someone else said (8,6)REPORTED SPEECH
23 Firing them may be harmless (6) BLANKS
24 Eminent songwriter stunned by the Rajya Sabha's censoring (8) TOWERING
25 Chopper sent back around the red building with a room full of seats (6)
26 Animal going around a fanatic, one sent out by a soccer player (8) DEFENDER

Down
1 Being adventurous, reportedly played a game of ninepins (4)BOLD
2 Fabric, hot, put below the young male horse undergoing internal turmoil (5)CLOTH
3 Cleaning implement with a soccer player stationed in front of a goalkeeper (7) SWEEPER
4 Useless musical drama becomes part of the arranged invite (11) INOPERATIVE
6 Soccer player in favour of tug going north (7)
7 One may leave this prior to entering outer space (9) EXOSPHERE
8 Message from above? (10)
12 Adjusted rheostat range and removed radium with a medical instrument (11) STETHOSCOPE
13 Responsible for harming barn weasel (10) ANSWERABLE
15 A factory or office employee might spend 9 to 5 here (9) WORKPLACE
18 Soccer player found on a carrom board? (7) STRIKER
19 Pave the way for crepe cooked by upset Ed (7)PRECEDE
21 Wept as the time-tested model was replaced by a Conservative (5)CRIED
22 Algae extract found in the Niagara Falls (4)AGAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Saddle horse finds pails of the missing alien family (8) BUCKSKIN
5 Drafter seeks to smuggle in the British desserts (6) AFTERS
9 Lazy fellow considering approval with hesitation is an eyewitness (6-2) LOOKER-ON
10 Sagging low-quality counter with dirty edges on either side (6) DROOPY
11 Lash-using punishment administrator with fish for the impudent youngster (14) WHIPPERSNAPPER
14 Under no circumstances would a woman forcing out the visiting chief be more trendy (5) NEWER
16 Reform worker split about patch up with yours truly (9) AMENDMENT
17 Daughter and son with note enter benefit for a prolific writer (9) WORDSMITH
19 Auditor's messenger brings a song of praise (5) PAEAN
20 It may be used to convey what someone else said (8,6)REPORTED SPEECH
23 Firing them may be harmless (6) BLANKS
24 Eminent songwriter stunned by the Rajya Sabha's censoring (8) TOWERING
25 Chopper sent back around the red building with a room full of seats (6)EXEDRA
26 Animal going around a fanatic, one sent out by a soccer player (8) DEFENDER

Down
1 Being adventurous, reportedly played a game of ninepins (4)BOLD
2 Fabric, hot, put below the young male horse undergoing internal turmoil (5)CLOTH
3 Cleaning implement with a soccer player stationed in front of a goalkeeper (7) SWEEPER
4 Useless musical drama becomes part of the arranged invite (11) INOPERATIVE
6 Soccer player in favour of tug going north (7)FORWARD
7 One may leave this prior to entering outer space (9) EXOSPHERE
8 Message from above? (10)SKYWRITING
12 Adjusted rheostat range and removed radium with a medical instrument (11) STETHOSCOPE
13 Responsible for harming barn weasel (10) ANSWERABLE
15 A factory or office employee might spend 9 to 5 here (9) WORKPLACE
18 Soccer player found on a carrom board? (7) STRIKER
19 Pave the way for crepe cooked by upset Ed (7)PRECEDE
21 Wept as the time-tested model was replaced by a Conservative (5)CRIED
22 Algae extract found in the Niagara Falls (4)AGAR

:clap::clap::clap: Continuing good times!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Revises about hundred court orders (6)
5 Endlessly complain, suffering a tumour (6)
10 Well-known line say close to a railway (9)
11 Drunk man is graceful? (5)
12 Island to restrict river current (5)
13 Down in the dumps, quite sour and blue (9)
14 Harsh features beginning to disappear duly (7)
16 Plan to help backward village in India (7)
18 Doctor seeing that spasm is severe (7)
20 Understand how to become popular (5,2)
21 Welcome small children at last for an evening devoted to pranks (9)
23 Thrust clenched hand around ring (5)
25 A bit of nicety in “good evening” (5)
26 Brief commotion during gospel is gradually getting louder (9)
27 Erudite but lacking right bent (6)
28 Matador dashed around a circuit (6)

Down
2 A small dog I had reared to track down (3,2) DIG UP
3 Seasoning is ground not minced (9) CONDIMENT
4 Take up residence outside a metropolis in Washington (7) SEATTLE
5 Having many coats put before starting to dye (7) LAYERED
6 Penicillia seen often on top of unusually spicy dish (5) PILAU
7 Mother superior? (9)
8 Plain set behind catwalk (5,3,5)
9 Settlement of will (13)
15 Minor items sold around shopping complex (5-4)
17 Creatively a terrific and skilled craftsman (9)
19 Losing all money in business, director is put under pressure (7)
20 To study ahead of an exam is a challenge (7)
22 Eye say, a musical instrument (5)
24 Relatively foolish to let slip a secret (5)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11100/article6073376.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Revises about hundred court orders (6)
5 Endlessly complain, suffering a tumour (6)
10 Well-known line say close to a railway (9)
11 Drunk man is graceful? (5)
12 Island to restrict river current (5)
13 Down in the dumps, quite sour and blue (9)
14 Harsh features beginning to disappear duly (7)
16 Plan to help backward village in India (7)
18 Doctor seeing that spasm is severe (7)
20 Understand how to become popular (5,2)
21 Welcome small children at last for an evening devoted to pranks (9) HALLOWEEN
23 Thrust clenched hand around ring (5)
25 A bit of nicety in “good evening” (5)
26 Brief commotion during gospel is gradually getting louder (9)
27 Erudite but lacking right bent (6)
28 Matador dashed around a circuit (6)

Down
2 A small dog I had reared to track down (3,2) DIG UP
3 Seasoning is ground not minced (9) CONDIMENT
4 Take up residence outside a metropolis in Washington (7) SEATTLE
5 Having many coats put before starting to dye (7) LAYERED
6 Penicillia seen often on top of unusually spicy dish (5) PILAU
7 Mother superior? (9) MATRIARCH
8 Plain set behind catwalk (5,3,5) BLACK AND WHITE
9 Settlement of will (13) DETERMINATION
15 Minor items sold around shopping complex (5-4)SMALL-TIME
17 Creatively a terrific and skilled craftsman (9)
19 Losing all money in business, director is put under pressure (7)
20 To study ahead of an exam is a challenge (7)
22 Eye say, a musical instrument (5)
24 Relatively foolish to let slip a secret (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Revises about hundred court orders (6)EDICTS
5 Endlessly complain, suffering a tumour (6)
10 Well-known line say close to a railway (9)LEGENDARY
11 Drunk man is graceful? (5)
12 Island to restrict river current (5)
13 Down in the dumps, quite sour and blue (9)
14 Harsh features beginning to disappear duly (7)
16 Plan to help backward village in India (7)DIAGRAM
18 Doctor seeing that spasm is severe (7)DRASTIC
20 Understand how to become popular (5,2)
21 Welcome small children at last for an evening devoted to pranks (9) HALLOWEEN
23 Thrust clenched hand around ring (5)
25 A bit of nicety in “good evening” (5)
26 Brief commotion during gospel is gradually getting louder (9)CRESCENDO
27 Erudite but lacking right bent (6)
28 Matador dashed around a circuit (6)

Down
2 A small dog I had reared to track down (3,2) DIG UP
3 Seasoning is ground not minced (9) CONDIMENT
4 Take up residence outside a metropolis in Washington (7) SEATTLE
5 Having many coats put before starting to dye (7) LAYERED
6 Penicillia seen often on top of unusually spicy dish (5) PILAU
7 Mother superior? (9) MATRIARCH
8 Plain set behind catwalk (5,3,5) BLACK AND WHITE
9 Settlement of will (13) DETERMINATION
15 Minor items sold around shopping complex (5-4)SMALL-TIME
17 Creatively a terrific and skilled craftsman (9)
19 Losing all money in business, director is put under pressure (7)
20 To study ahead of an exam is a challenge (7)
22 Eye say, a musical instrument (5)
24 Relatively foolish to let slip a secret (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Revises about hundred court orders (6)EDICTS
5 Endlessly complain, suffering a tumour (6)
10 Well-known line say close to a railway (9)LEGENDARY
11 Drunk man is graceful? (5)
12 Island to restrict river current (5)
13 Down in the dumps, quite sour and blue (9)
14 Harsh features beginning to disappear duly (7)
16 Plan to help backward village in India (7)DIAGRAM
18 Doctor seeing that spasm is severe (7)DRASTIC
20 Understand how to become popular (5,2)
21 Welcome small children at last for an evening devoted to pranks (9) HALLOWEEN
23 Thrust clenched hand around ring (5) FOIST
25 A bit of nicety in “good evening” (5)
26 Brief commotion during gospel is gradually getting louder (9)CRESCENDO
27 Erudite but lacking right bent (6) LEANED
28 Matador dashed around a circuit (6) TORERO

Down
2 A small dog I had reared to track down (3,2) DIG UP
3 Seasoning is ground not minced (9) CONDIMENT
4 Take up residence outside a metropolis in Washington (7) SEATTLE
5 Having many coats put before starting to dye (7) LAYERED
6 Penicillia seen often on top of unusually spicy dish (5) PILAU
7 Mother superior? (9) MATRIARCH
8 Plain set behind catwalk (5,3,5) BLACK AND WHITE
9 Settlement of will (13) DETERMINATION
15 Minor items sold around shopping complex (5-4)SMALL-TIME
17 Creatively a terrific and skilled craftsman (9) ARTIFICER
19 Losing all money in business, director is put under pressure (7)
20 To study ahead of an exam is a challenge (7) CONTEST
22 Eye say, a musical instrument (5)
24 Relatively foolish to let slip a secret (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Revises about hundred court orders (6)EDICTS
5 Endlessly complain, suffering a tumour (6)LIPOMA
10 Well-known line say close to a railway (9)LEGENDARY
11 Drunk man is graceful? (5)LITHE
12 Island to restrict river current (5)CAPRI
13 Down in the dumps, quite sour and blue (9)TURQUOISE
14 Harsh features beginning to disappear duly (7)AUSTERE
16 Plan to help backward village in India (7)DIAGRAM
18 Doctor seeing that spasm is severe (7)DRASTIC
20 Understand how to become popular (5,2)CATCH ON
21 Welcome small children at last for an evening devoted to pranks (9) HALLOWEEN
23 Thrust clenched hand around ring (5) FOIST
25 A bit of nicety in “good evening” (5)TYING
26 Brief commotion during gospel is gradually getting louder (9)CRESCENDO
27 Erudite but lacking right bent (6) LEANED
28 Matador dashed around a circuit (6) TORERO

Down
2 A small dog I had reared to track down (3,2) DIG UP
3 Seasoning is ground not minced (9) CONDIMENT
4 Take up residence outside a metropolis in Washington (7) SEATTLE
5 Having many coats put before starting to dye (7) LAYERED
6 Penicillia seen often on top of unusually spicy dish (5) PILAU
7 Mother superior? (9) MATRIARCH
8 Plain set behind catwalk (5,3,5) BLACK AND WHITE
9 Settlement of will (13) DETERMINATION
15 Minor items sold around shopping complex (5-4)SMALL-TIME
17 Creatively a terrific and skilled craftsman (9) ARTIFICER
19 Losing all money in business, director is put under pressure (7)COERCED
20 To study ahead of an exam is a challenge (7) CONTEST
22 Eye say, a musical instrument (5)ORGAN
24 Relatively foolish to let slip a secret (5)INNER

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Way around India to get an MO (7) ROUTINE
10 In a way heroism is appealing (7) MOREISH
11 Famous uncle out of old western suburb in Mumbai (5) POWAI
12 Sherlock leaving female in buggy for short time (9) DETECTIVE
13 Freezing cold year in polar region at the far end of Antarctic (9) CRYOGENIC
14 Jam roll (5)
15 Marine creature featuring in play regularly is a big draw (7)
17 Relatively stupid rebus to put together (7)
19 One following golf on the radio (5)
20 Spaced-out formation is key to secure ring road (4,5)
22 Best to admit headless antic is indistinguishable (9)
24 Generous to let artist escape for defamation (5)
25 Constant velocity somehow is relevant (7)
26 Express left a transport station (7)

Down
1 Hot river current is overpowering (8)
2 Strip of land essentially set aside to take flight (6)
3 Showing anger mostly no good greeting endless adversity (6,4)
4 10 refuse to accept conservative attitude (8)
5 Strong medicine getting through extreme ticklishness (6)
6 Animal dwelling inside volcanic rock (4)
7 Insisted on making no mess (8)
8 Wide parts of boot in a car (6)
14 Damn it, bloopers in popular books (10)
16 Confined but oddly trendy, captivating in that place (8)
17 Edges away from love — terrible ordeal and burden (8)
18 Fresh air, truly a characteristic of the countryside (8)
19 Acclaimed for the most part, unknown author (6)
20 Top to bottom fraud everyone is standing by (2,4)
21 A claim to second tender rejected over name (4,2)
23 Bomb an armoured car (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11101/article6076817.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 Way around India to get an MO (7) ROUTINE
10 In a way heroism is appealing (7) MOREISH
11 Famous uncle out of old western suburb in Mumbai (5) POWAI
12 Sherlock leaving female in buggy for short time (9) DETECTIVE
13 Freezing cold year in polar region at the far end of Antarctic (9) CRYOGENIC
14 Jam roll (5)
15 Marine creature featuring in play regularly is a big draw (7)
17 Relatively stupid rebus to put together (7) OBTUSER
19 One following golf on the radio (5)
20 Spaced-out formation is key to secure ring road (4,5)
22 Best to admit headless antic is indistinguishable (9) IDENTICAL
24 Generous to let artist escape for defamation (5)
25 Constant velocity somehow is relevant (7)
26 Express left a transport station (7)AIRPORT

Down
1 Hot river current is overpowering (8)
2 Strip of land essentially set aside to take flight (6)
3 Showing anger mostly no good greeting endless adversity (6,4)
4 10 refuse to accept conservative attitude (8)
5 Strong medicine getting through extreme ticklishness (6)
6 Animal dwelling inside volcanic rock (4)
7 Insisted on making no mess (8)
8 Wide parts of boot in a car (6)
14 Damn it, bloopers in popular books (10)
16 Confined but oddly trendy, captivating in that place (8)
17 Edges away from love — terrible ordeal and burden (8)OVERLOAD
18 Fresh air, truly a characteristic of the countryside (8)
19 Acclaimed for the most part, unknown author (6)
20 Top to bottom fraud everyone is standing by (2,4) ON CALL
21 A claim to second tender rejected over name (4,2)
23 Bomb an armoured car (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Way around India to get an MO (7) ROUTINE
10 In a way heroism is appealing (7) MOREISH
11 Famous uncle out of old western suburb in Mumbai (5) POWAI
12 Sherlock leaving female in buggy for short time (9) DETECTIVE
13 Freezing cold year in polar region at the far end of Antarctic (9) CRYOGENIC
14 Jam roll (5)
15 Marine creature featuring in play regularly is a big draw (7)
17 Relatively stupid rebus to put together (7) OBTUSER
19 One following golf on the radio (5)
20 Spaced-out formation is key to secure ring road (4,5)
22 Best to admit headless antic is indistinguishable (9) IDENTICAL
24 Generous to let artist escape for defamation (5)
25 Constant velocity somehow is relevant (7)ETERNAL
26 Express left a transport station (7)AIRPORT

Down
1 Hot river current is overpowering (8)
2 Strip of land essentially set aside to take flight (6)RUNWAY
3 Showing anger mostly no good greeting endless adversity (6,4)
4 10 refuse to accept conservative attitude (8)
5 Strong medicine getting through extreme ticklishness (6)
6 Animal dwelling inside volcanic rock (4)CROC
7 Insisted on making no mess (8)TIDINESS
8 Wide parts of boot in a car (6)
14 Damn it, bloopers in popular books (10)POTBOILERS
16 Confined but oddly trendy, captivating in that place (8)
17 Edges away from love — terrible ordeal and burden (8)OVERLOAD
18 Fresh air, truly a characteristic of the countryside (8)
19 Acclaimed for the most part, unknown author (6)
20 Top to bottom fraud everyone is standing by (2,4) ON CALL
21 A claim to second tender rejected over name (4,2)
23 Bomb an armoured car (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Way around India to get an MO (7) ROUTINE
10 In a way heroism is appealing (7) MOREISH
11 Famous uncle out of old western suburb in Mumbai (5) POWAI
12 Sherlock leaving female in buggy for short time (9) DETECTIVE
13 Freezing cold year in polar region at the far end of Antarctic (9) CRYOGENIC
14 Jam roll (5) PRESS
15 Marine creature featuring in play regularly is a big draw (7) LOTTERY
17 Relatively stupid rebus to put together (7) OBTUSER
19 One following golf on the radio (5)
20 Spaced-out formation is key to secure ring road (4,5)
22 Best to admit headless antic is indistinguishable (9) IDENTICAL
24 Generous to let artist escape for defamation (5)
25 Constant velocity somehow is relevant (7)ETERNAL
26 Express left a transport station (7)AIRPORT

Down
1 Hot river current is overpowering (8)
2 Strip of land essentially set aside to take flight (6)RUNWAY
3 Showing anger mostly no good greeting endless adversity (6,4)
4 10 refuse to accept conservative attitude (8)
5 Strong medicine getting through extreme ticklishness (6) EMETIC
6 Animal dwelling inside volcanic rock (4)CROC
7 Insisted on making no mess (8)TIDINESS
8 Wide parts of boot in a car (6)
14 Damn it, bloopers in popular books (10)POTBOILERS
16 Confined but oddly trendy, captivating in that place (8) TETHERED
17 Edges away from love — terrible ordeal and burden (8)OVERLOAD
18 Fresh air, truly a characteristic of the countryside (8) RURALITY
19 Acclaimed for the most part, unknown author (6)
20 Top to bottom fraud everyone is standing by (2,4) ON CALL
21 A claim to second tender rejected over name (4,2)
23 Bomb an armoured car (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Way around India to get an MO (7) ROUTINE
10 In a way heroism is appealing (7) MOREISH
11 Famous uncle out of old western suburb in Mumbai (5) POWAI
12 Sherlock leaving female in buggy for short time (9) DETECTIVE
13 Freezing cold year in polar region at the far end of Antarctic (9) CRYOGENIC
14 Jam roll (5) PRESS
15 Marine creature featuring in play regularly is a big draw (7) LOTTERY
17 Relatively stupid rebus to put together (7) OBTUSER
19 One following golf on the radio (5)HOTEL
20 Spaced-out formation is key to secure ring road (4,5)OPEN ORDER
22 Best to admit headless antic is indistinguishable (9) IDENTICAL
24 Generous to let artist escape for defamation (5)LIBEL
25 Constant velocity somehow is relevant (7)ETERNAL
26 Express left a transport station (7)AIRPORT

Down
1 Hot river current is overpowering (8)TROPICAL
2 Strip of land essentially set aside to take flight (6)RUNWAY
3 Showing anger mostly no good greeting endless adversity (6,4)LIVING HELL
4 10 refuse to accept conservative attitude (8)TENDENCY
5 Strong medicine getting through extreme ticklishness (6) EMETIC
6 Animal dwelling inside volcanic rock (4)CROC
7 Insisted on making no mess (8)TIDINESS
8 Wide parts of boot in a car (6)WHEELS
14 Damn it, bloopers in popular books (10)POTBOILERS
16 Confined but oddly trendy, captivating in that place (8) TETHERED
17 Edges away from love — terrible ordeal and burden (8)OVERLOAD
18 Fresh air, truly a characteristic of the countryside (8) RURALITY
19 Acclaimed for the most part, unknown author (6)HAILEY
20 Top to bottom fraud everyone is standing by (2,4) ON CALL
21 A claim to second tender rejected over name (4,2)DIBS ON
23 Bomb an armoured car (4)TANK

:clap::clap::clap: Book themed puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 The most learned one lives in the Occident (6)
4 Crowing about snake bite (8)
9 It's blistering as the rod breaks (3,3)
10 Have some hair on top and keep it pressed (4,4)
12 Call out before the King gives OK signal (3,5)
13 David’s missing father, Harry is strong (6)
15 May be concentration of over fifty — drop the supporter (4,8)
18 Fish — one can be drowned in say, oil (12)
21 Portray the predicament (6)
22 Trap odd game (3,5)
24 End contract by order, being dutiful (8)
25 Difficult to be mischievous, it's said (6)
26 It's news when the missile finds its mark (8)
27 Main shade blackened (6)

Down
1 Brave to do it before engagement (3,5)
2 Artist in some compound (4,4)
3 Protocol — is Chief Engineer finding it difficult to pick one? (6,3,6)
5 Witches caught out in a hot place (4)
6 Use charm for daily use (7,8)
7 Sarcastic? It's somewhat unfair on Icelanders (6)
8 Look at the bird (6)
11 Bloomer starts with your letter in the paper (3,4) DAY LILY
14 Will choke if cop is allowed to come up (7) CODICIL
16 A primate goes bananas protecting the brain (3,5) PIA MATER
17 Married over the years, looked too trusting (4-4) DEWY-EYED
19 Assurance by doctor after a quiet look (6) APLOMB
20 From father to son, all in ecstasy perhaps (6)
23 Hostile intrusion in the meantime (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11071/article5958018.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 The most learned one lives in the Occident (6)
4 Crowing about snake bite (8)
9 It's blistering as the rod breaks (3,3)
10 Have some hair on top and keep it pressed (4,4)
12 Call out before the King gives OK signal (3,5)
13 David’s missing father, Harry is strong (6)
15 May be concentration of over fifty — drop the supporter (4,8) CAMP FOLLOWER
18 Fish — one can be drowned in say, oil (12) BRILLIANTINE
21 Portray the predicament (6)
22 Trap odd game (3,5) GIN RUMMY
24 End contract by order, being dutiful (8)
25 Difficult to be mischievous, it's said (6)
26 It's news when the missile finds its mark (8)
27 Main shade blackened (6)

Down
1 Brave to do it before engagement (3,5)WAR DANCE
2 Artist in some compound (4,4)
3 Protocol — is Chief Engineer finding it difficult to pick one? (6,3,6)
5 Witches caught out in a hot place (4)
6 Use charm for daily use (7,8) SERVICE ENTRANCE
7 Sarcastic? It's somewhat unfair on Icelanders (6)
8 Look at the bird (6)
11 Bloomer starts with your letter in the paper (3,4) DAY LILY
14 Will choke if cop is allowed to come up (7) CODICIL
16 A primate goes bananas protecting the brain (3,5) PIA MATER
17 Married over the years, looked too trusting (4-4) DEWY-EYED
19 Assurance by doctor after a quiet look (6) APLOMB
20 From father to son, all in ecstasy perhaps (6)
23 Hostile intrusion in the meantime (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 The most learned one lives in the Occident (6)
4 Crowing about snake bite (8)
9 It's blistering as the rod breaks (3,3)
10 Have some hair on top and keep it pressed (4,4)
12 Call out before the King gives OK signal (3,5)
13 David’s missing father, Harry is strong (6)
15 May be concentration of over fifty — drop the supporter (4,8) CAMP FOLLOWER
18 Fish — one can be drowned in say, oil (12) BRILLIANTINE
21 Portray the predicament (6) PLIGHT
22 Trap odd game (3,5) GIN RUMMY
24 End contract by order, being dutiful (8)
25 Difficult to be mischievous, it's said (6)
26 It's news when the missile finds its mark (8) BULLETIN
27 Main shade blackened (6)

Down
1 Brave to do it before engagement (3,5)WAR DANCE
2 Artist in some compound (4,4)
3 Protocol — is Chief Engineer finding it difficult to pick one? (6,3,6) SPOILT FOR CHOICE
5 Witches caught out in a hot place (4)
6 Use charm for daily use (7,8) SERVICE ENTRANCE
7 Sarcastic? It's somewhat unfair on Icelanders (6)
8 Look at the bird (6)
11 Bloomer starts with your letter in the paper (3,4) DAY LILY
14 Will choke if cop is allowed to come up (7) CODICIL
16 A primate goes bananas protecting the brain (3,5) PIA MATER
17 Married over the years, looked too trusting (4-4) DEWY-EYED
19 Assurance by doctor after a quiet look (6) APLOMB
20 From father to son, all in ecstasy perhaps (6) LINEAL
23 Hostile intrusion in the meantime (4) ANTI

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 The most learned one lives in the Occident (6)WISEST
4 Crowing about snake bite (8)BOASTING
9 It's blistering as the rod breaks (3,3)
10 Have some hair on top and keep it pressed (4,4)
12 Call out before the King gives OK signal (3,5)ALL CLEAR
13 David’s missing father, Harry is strong (6)
15 May be concentration of over fifty — drop the supporter (4,8) CAMP FOLLOWER
18 Fish — one can be drowned in say, oil (12) BRILLIANTINE
21 Portray the predicament (6) PLIGHT
22 Trap odd game (3,5) GIN RUMMY
24 End contract by order, being dutiful (8)OBEDIENT
25 Difficult to be mischievous, it's said (6)KNOTTY
26 It's news when the missile finds its mark (8) BULLETIN
27 Main shade blackened (6)

Down
1 Brave to do it before engagement (3,5)WAR DANCE
2 Artist in some compound (4,4)
3 Protocol — is Chief Engineer finding it difficult to pick one? (6,3,6) SPOILT FOR CHOICE
5 Witches caught out in a hot place (4)
6 Use charm for daily use (7,8) SERVICE ENTRANCE
7 Sarcastic? It's somewhat unfair on Icelanders (6)
8 Look at the bird (6)
11 Bloomer starts with your letter in the paper (3,4) DAY LILY
14 Will choke if cop is allowed to come up (7) CODICIL
16 A primate goes bananas protecting the brain (3,5) PIA MATER
17 Married over the years, looked too trusting (4-4) DEWY-EYED
19 Assurance by doctor after a quiet look (6) APLOMB
20 From father to son, all in ecstasy perhaps (6) LINEAL
23 Hostile intrusion in the meantime (4) ANTI

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 The most learned one lives in the Occident (6)WISEST
4 Crowing about snake bite (8)BOASTING
9 It's blistering as the rod breaks (3,3) RED HOT
10 Have some hair on top and keep it pressed (4,4)
12 Call out before the King gives OK signal (3,5)ALL CLEAR
13 David’s missing father, Harry is strong (6) VIRILE
15 May be concentration of over fifty — drop the supporter (4,8) CAMP FOLLOWER
18 Fish — one can be drowned in say, oil (12) BRILLIANTINE
21 Portray the predicament (6) PLIGHT
22 Trap odd game (3,5) GIN RUMMY
24 End contract by order, being dutiful (8)OBEDIENT
25 Difficult to be mischievous, it's said (6)KNOTTY
26 It's news when the missile finds its mark (8) BULLETIN
27 Main shade blackened (6)

Down
1 Brave to do it before engagement (3,5)WAR DANCE
2 Artist in some compound (4,4)
3 Protocol — is Chief Engineer finding it difficult to pick one? (6,3,6) SPOILT FOR CHOICE
5 Witches caught out in a hot place (4) OVEN
6 Use charm for daily use (7,8) SERVICE ENTRANCE
7 Sarcastic? It's somewhat unfair on Icelanders (6) IRONIC
8 Look at the bird (6)
11 Bloomer starts with your letter in the paper (3,4) DAY LILY
14 Will choke if cop is allowed to come up (7) CODICIL
16 A primate goes bananas protecting the brain (3,5) PIA MATER
17 Married over the years, looked too trusting (4-4) DEWY-EYED
19 Assurance by doctor after a quiet look (6) APLOMB
20 From father to son, all in ecstasy perhaps (6) LINEAL
23 Hostile intrusion in the meantime (4) ANTI

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 The most learned one lives in the Occident (6)WISEST
4 Crowing about snake bite (8)BOASTING
9 It's blistering as the rod breaks (3,3) RED HOT
10 Have some hair on top and keep it pressed (4,4)BEAR DOWN
12 Call out before the King gives OK signal (3,5)ALL CLEAR
13 David’s missing father, Harry is strong (6) VIRILE
15 May be concentration of over fifty — drop the supporter (4,8) CAMP FOLLOWER
18 Fish — one can be drowned in say, oil (12) BRILLIANTINE
21 Portray the predicament (6) PLIGHT
22 Trap odd game (3,5) GIN RUMMY
24 End contract by order, being dutiful (8)OBEDIENT
25 Difficult to be mischievous, it's said (6)KNOTTY
26 It's news when the missile finds its mark (8) BULLETIN
27 Main shade blackened (6)SEARED

Down
1 Brave to do it before engagement (3,5)WAR DANCE
2 Artist in some compound (4,4)SODA LIME
3 Protocol — is Chief Engineer finding it difficult to pick one? (6,3,6) SPOILT FOR CHOICE
5 Witches caught out in a hot place (4) OVEN
6 Use charm for daily use (7,8) SERVICE ENTRANCE
7 Sarcastic? It's somewhat unfair on Icelanders (6) IRONIC
8 Look at the bird (6)GANDER
11 Bloomer starts with your letter in the paper (3,4) DAY LILY
14 Will choke if cop is allowed to come up (7) CODICIL
16 A primate goes bananas protecting the brain (3,5) PIA MATER
17 Married over the years, looked too trusting (4-4) DEWY-EYED
19 Assurance by doctor after a quiet look (6) APLOMB
20 From father to son, all in ecstasy perhaps (6) LINEAL
23 Hostile intrusion in the meantime (4) ANTI

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!
(CLUELESS forgot the quota number!)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Prepare training information (4)
3 The sort of display in which tumblers shine? (10)
10 Very poor actress in The Thin Man touring her country (5)
11 Game played by one Bond girl (9)
12 Try not to attract attention of warlike people abroad (4,1,3,7) KEEP A LOW PROFILE
13 Name of a small child wearing blue (9)
15 In which you’ll find this African mountain range? (5)
16 A car moves along on wheels (5)
18 Ainslie, for example, chats with many at sea (9)
20 Quantitative data Miss World will have supplied? (5,10) VITAL STATISTICS
23 Song in small religious ceremony (9)
24 Buddhist concept that could make one more relaxed, it’s said (5)
25 Certain trees always found on parts of golf courses (10) EVERGREENS
26 With last of deliveries, spinner gets close (4)

Down
1 Hostile alien in valley close to park (5)
2 Potty uncle upset French composer (7)
4 Conventional courts may, unusually (9)
5 Deck game set up – runs restricted (5)
6 Painter’s philosophy painting for the sole benefit of Arthur? (3,3,4,4) ART FOR ARTS SAKE
7 First home, tail wagging, carrying one (7)
8 Southern events lost on Scottish writer (9)
9 Daringly simple dodgy marketing ploy (7,7) PYRAMID SELLING
13 Upstart’s rare visit perplexed (9)
14 Athletic event put on circling ruined chalet (9)
17 Grille in room described by the Parisian (7)
19 Policeman playing ragtime (7)
21 Brought up short key ceasefire (5)
22 Keen, son on stringed instrument (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2823/article6775105.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Prepare training information (4)
3 The sort of display in which tumblers shine? (10) ACROBATICS
10 Very poor actress in The Thin Man touring her country (5) LOUSY
11 Game played by one Bond girl (9)
12 Try not to attract attention of warlike people abroad (4,1,3,7) KEEP A LOW PROFILE
13 Name of a small child wearing blue (9)
15 In which you’ll find this African mountain range? (5)
16 A car moves along on wheels (5)
18 Ainslie, for example, chats with many at sea (9)
20 Quantitative data Miss World will have supplied? (5,10) VITAL STATISTICS
23 Song in small religious ceremony (9) SPIRITUAL
24 Buddhist concept that could make one more relaxed, it’s said (5)
25 Certain trees always found on parts of golf courses (10) EVERGREENS
26 With last of deliveries, spinner gets close (4)

Down
1 Hostile alien in valley close to park (5)
2 Potty uncle upset French composer (7)
4 Conventional courts may, unusually (9) CUSTOMARY
5 Deck game set up – runs restricted (5)
6 Painter’s philosophy painting for the sole benefit of Arthur? (3,3,4,4) ART FOR ARTS SAKE
7 First home, tail wagging, carrying one (7) INITIAL
8 Southern events lost on Scottish writer (9)
9 Daringly simple dodgy marketing ploy (7,7) PYRAMID SELLING
13 Upstart’s rare visit perplexed (9)
14 Athletic event put on circling ruined chalet (9)
17 Grille in room described by the Parisian (7)
19 Policeman playing ragtime (7)
21 Brought up short key ceasefire (5)
22 Keen, son on stringed instrument (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Prepare training information (4)
3 The sort of display in which tumblers shine? (10) ACROBATICS
10 Very poor actress in The Thin Man touring her country (5) LOUSY
11 Game played by one Bond girl (9) SOLITAIRE
12 Try not to attract attention of warlike people abroad (4,1,3,7) KEEP A LOW PROFILE
13 Name of a small child wearing blue (9)ARCHIBALD
15 In which you’ll find this African mountain range? (5)
16 A car moves along on wheels (5)
18 Ainslie, for example, chats with many at sea (9)
20 Quantitative data Miss World will have supplied? (5,10) VITAL STATISTICS
23 Song in small religious ceremony (9) SPIRITUAL
24 Buddhist concept that could make one more relaxed, it’s said (5)
25 Certain trees always found on parts of golf courses (10) EVERGREENS
26 With last of deliveries, spinner gets close (4)

Down
1 Hostile alien in valley close to park (5)
2 Potty uncle upset French composer (7)
4 Conventional courts may, unusually (9) CUSTOMARY
5 Deck game set up – runs restricted (5)
6 Painter’s philosophy painting for the sole benefit of Arthur? (3,3,4,4) ART FOR ARTS SAKE
7 First home, tail wagging, carrying one (7) INITIAL
8 Southern events lost on Scottish writer (9) STEVENSON
9 Daringly simple dodgy marketing ploy (7,7) PYRAMID SELLING
13 Upstart’s rare visit perplexed (9)
14 Athletic event put on circling ruined chalet (9)DECATHLON
17 Grille in room described by the Parisian (7)
19 Policeman playing ragtime (7)
21 Brought up short key ceasefire (5)
22 Keen, son on stringed instrument (5) SHARP

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Lord, I'm at the fringes with every other person in the middle (5)
7 Remedy against work for those disheartened (8)
10 Flavouring also has got it (7)
11 Mineral production line (7)
12 Stops applying epoxy outside home (5,2)
13 Many a man over time becomes a monster (7)
14 Prize item for present guarantor (4,7)
19 Trailblazer's confusion — one sounds hesitant (7)
21 Mother's way of keeping things warm (7)
23 Rosaker — a genuine paperback (7)
25 Soldiers suspect stronghold (7)
26 One cut it, could be German (8)
27 Some are a vengeful lot — they spoil (5)

Down
1 One in a well trying to come up (8)
2 Queen rejected tax shelter (6)
3 Some good bowling by mover (6,4)
4 A bit of excitement hiding article (4)
5 May be first and the last trouble (6)
6 A girl wears just something skimpy (6)
8 Mendicant’s going round and round (7)
9 Perhaps Jatin at heart is, say, a painter (5)
13 Correct to oppose law (10) COUNTERACT
15 Soldiers during battle, charge (7) FREIGHT
16 Fruit and butter — not hard in neighbouring country (8) RAMBUTAN
17 A rope trick is entertainment (5) OPERA
18 Fly groups into outskirts of Toulouse (6) TSETSE
20 Spoke nothing, was rebuked (6)
22 Take it close by a river (6)
24 Rail road worker (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11165/article6321014.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
6 Lord, I'm at the fringes with every other person in the middle (5)
7 Remedy against work for those disheartened (8)
10 Flavouring also has got it (7)
11 Mineral production line (7)
12 Stops applying epoxy outside home (5,2)
13 Many a man over time becomes a monster (7)
14 Prize item for present guarantor (4,7) GIFT VOUCHER
19 Trailblazer's confusion — one sounds hesitant (7)
21 Mother's way of keeping things warm (7)
23 Rosaker — a genuine paperback (7) REALGAR
25 Soldiers suspect stronghold (7)
26 One cut it, could be German (8)
27 Some are a vengeful lot — they spoil (5)

Down
1 One in a well trying to come up (8)
2 Queen rejected tax shelter (6)
3 Some good bowling by mover (6,4) MAIDEN OVER
4 A bit of excitement hiding article (4) ITEM
5 May be first and the last trouble (6)
6 A girl wears just something skimpy (6)
8 Mendicant’s going round and round (7)
9 Perhaps Jatin at heart is, say, a painter (5)
13 Correct to oppose law (10) COUNTERACT
15 Soldiers during battle, charge (7) FREIGHT
16 Fruit and butter — not hard in neighbouring country (8) RAMBUTAN
17 A rope trick is entertainment (5) OPERA
18 Fly groups into outskirts of Toulouse (6) TSETSE
20 Spoke nothing, was rebuked (6)
22 Take it close by a river (6)
24 Rail road worker (4) RANT

[CLUELESS]

Across
6 Lord, I'm at the fringes with every other person in the middle (5)
7 Remedy against work for those disheartened (8) ANTIDOTE
10 Flavouring also has got it (7)
11 Mineral production line (7)
12 Stops applying epoxy outside home (5,2)
13 Many a man over time becomes a monster (7)
14 Prize item for present guarantor (4,7) GIFT VOUCHER
19 Trailblazer's confusion — one sounds hesitant (7)
21 Mother's way of keeping things warm (7) THERMOS
23 Rosaker — a genuine paperback (7) REALGAR
25 Soldiers suspect stronghold (7)
26 One cut it, could be German (8) TEUTONIC
27 Some are a vengeful lot — they spoil (5)

Down
1 One in a well trying to come up (8) ASPIRING
2 Queen rejected tax shelter (6)
3 Some good bowling by mover (6,4) MAIDEN OVER
4 A bit of excitement hiding article (4) ITEM
5 May be first and the last trouble (6)
6 A girl wears just something skimpy (6)
8 Mendicant’s going round and round (7)
9 Perhaps Jatin at heart is, say, a painter (5)
13 Correct to oppose law (10) COUNTERACT
15 Soldiers during battle, charge (7) FREIGHT
16 Fruit and butter — not hard in neighbouring country (8) RAMBUTAN
17 A rope trick is entertainment (5) OPERA
18 Fly groups into outskirts of Toulouse (6) TSETSE
20 Spoke nothing, was rebuked (6) ORATED
22 Take it close by a river (6)
24 Rail road worker (4) RANT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Lord, I'm at the fringes with every other person in the middle (5)
7 Remedy against work for those disheartened (8) ANTIDOTE
10 Flavouring also has got it (7)ANISEED
11 Mineral production line (7)
12 Stops applying epoxy outside home (5,2)
13 Many a man over time becomes a monster (7)CHIMERA
14 Prize item for present guarantor (4,7) GIFT VOUCHER
19 Trailblazer's confusion — one sounds hesitant (7)PIONEER
21 Mother's way of keeping things warm (7) THERMOS
23 Rosaker — a genuine paperback (7) REALGAR
25 Soldiers suspect stronghold (7)
26 One cut it, could be German (8) TEUTONIC
27 Some are a vengeful lot — they spoil (5)

Down
1 One in a well trying to come up (8) ASPIRING
2 Queen rejected tax shelter (6)recess
3 Some good bowling by mover (6,4) MAIDEN OVER
4 A bit of excitement hiding article (4) ITEM
5 May be first and the last trouble (6)
6 A girl wears just something skimpy (6)MEAGRE
8 Mendicant’s going round and round (7)
9 Perhaps Jatin at heart is, say, a painter (5)
13 Correct to oppose law (10) COUNTERACT
15 Soldiers during battle, charge (7) FREIGHT
16 Fruit and butter — not hard in neighbouring country (8) RAMBUTAN
17 A rope trick is entertainment (5) OPERA
18 Fly groups into outskirts of Toulouse (6) TSETSE
20 Spoke nothing, was rebuked (6) ORATED
22 Take it close by a river (6)
24 Rail road worker (4) RANT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Lord, I'm at the fringes with every other person in the middle (5)MESNE
7 Remedy against work for those disheartened (8) ANTIDOTE
10 Flavouring also has got it (7)ANISEED
11 Mineral production line (7)MARLINE
12 Stops applying epoxy outside home (5,2)REINS IN
13 Many a man over time becomes a monster (7)CHIMERA
14 Prize item for present guarantor (4,7) GIFT VOUCHER
19 Trailblazer's confusion — one sounds hesitant (7)PIONEER
21 Mother's way of keeping things warm (7) THERMOS
23 Rosaker — a genuine paperback (7) REALGAR
25 Soldiers suspect stronghold (7)REDOUBT
26 One cut it, could be German (8) TEUTONIC
27 Some are a vengeful lot — they spoil (5)REAVE

Down
1 One in a well trying to come up (8) ASPIRING
2 Queen rejected tax shelter (6)RECESS
3 Some good bowling by mover (6,4) MAIDEN OVER
4 A bit of excitement hiding article (4) ITEM
5 May be first and the last trouble (6)STRIFE
6 A girl wears just something skimpy (6)MEAGRE
8 Mendicant’s going round and round (7)DERVISH
9 Perhaps Jatin at heart is, say, a painter (5)DEGAS
13 Correct to oppose law (10) COUNTERACT
15 Soldiers during battle, charge (7) FREIGHT
16 Fruit and butter — not hard in neighbouring country (8) RAMBUTAN
17 A rope trick is entertainment (5) OPERA
18 Fly groups into outskirts of Toulouse (6) TSETSE
20 Spoke nothing, was rebuked (6) ORATED
22 Take it close by a river (6)ENDURE
24 Rail road worker (4) RANT

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Ruth Abraham starts after you pick an operatic heroine (7)
10 Introduce a law in, say a transparent medium (7)
11 Beg soldiers to set up a tent outside (7)
12 Allowed to touch base outside a city in U.S. (7)
13 They feel wine cards should include port (9)
15 Gutta percha holds a candle (5)
16 Drink will irritate painter (7)
19 I'm between two sets of opponents, maybe twins (7)
20 Not sure database is not bad/bad (2,3)
21 Flower on the breakfast table (9)
25 It turns at the centre (7)
26 Flaying with rope (7)
28 Contrarian — A way to secure profit (7)
29 Tough to track killer whale, but it bears fruit (7)

Down
1 Collaboration to support a month of hype (6)
2 He was aware, reportedly, of not rising but falling 7 (6)
3 Disgusting place, called an eyesore (4)
4 Group makes former U.S. President switch sides finally (6)
5 Big business at a disadvantage with you and me (8)
6 Hamper action — must be a nervous wreck (6,4) BASKET CASE
7 Peasgood's — nonsuch for New York (3,5) BIG APPLE
8 Police get information on armed criminal (8) GENDARME
14 Extremely hard to wrongly detain a fellow inside (10) ADAMANTINE
16 He presides over college and he follows a musical (8) CHAIRMAN
17 Dalmatians lose Mark, become another breed (8)
18 Poles escaped from East Berlin, maybe free (8)
22 Old chess champion is short and fat (6)
23 Creeping mad maniac (6)
24 Temple in the outskirts of Patna houses a deity (6)
27 Fire rifle (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11102/article6080191.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 Ruth Abraham starts after you pick an operatic heroine (7)
10 Introduce a law in, say a transparent medium (7)
11 Beg soldiers to set up a tent outside (7)
12 Allowed to touch base outside a city in U.S. (7)OAKLAND
13 They feel wine cards should include port (9)
15 Gutta percha holds a candle (5)
16 Drink will irritate painter (7) CHAGALL
19 I'm between two sets of opponents, maybe twins (7) SIAMESE
20 Not sure database is not bad/bad (2,3)
21 Flower on the breakfast table (9)
25 It turns at the centre (7)
26 Flaying with rope (7)
28 Contrarian — A way to secure profit (7)
29 Tough to track killer whale, but it bears fruit (7)

Down
1 Collaboration to support a month of hype (6)
2 He was aware, reportedly, of not rising but falling 7 (6)
3 Disgusting place, called an eyesore (4)
4 Group makes former U.S. President switch sides finally (6)
5 Big business at a disadvantage with you and me (8) COLOSSUS
6 Hamper action — must be a nervous wreck (6,4) BASKET CASE
7 Peasgood's — nonsuch for New York (3,5) BIG APPLE
8 Police get information on armed criminal (8) GENDARME
14 Extremely hard to wrongly detain a fellow inside (10) ADAMANTINE
16 He presides over college and he follows a musical (8) CHAIRMAN
17 Dalmatians lose Mark, become another breed (8)ALSATIAN
18 Poles escaped from East Berlin, maybe free (8)
22 Old chess champion is short and fat (6)
23 Creeping mad maniac (6)
24 Temple in the outskirts of Patna houses a deity (6)
27 Fire rifle (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Ruth Abraham starts after you pick an operatic heroine (7)
10 Introduce a law in, say a transparent medium (7)
11 Beg soldiers to set up a tent outside (7)
12 Allowed to touch base outside a city in U.S. (7)OAKLAND
13 They feel wine cards should include port (9)
15 Gutta percha holds a candle (5)
16 Drink will irritate painter (7) CHAGALL
19 I'm between two sets of opponents, maybe twins (7) SIAMESE
20 Not sure database is not bad/bad (2,3)
21 Flower on the breakfast table (9)
25 It turns at the centre (7) ROTATOR
26 Flaying with rope (7)
28 Contrarian — A way to secure profit (7) AGAINST
29 Tough to track killer whale, but it bears fruit (7)

Down
1 Collaboration to support a month of hype (6)
2 He was aware, reportedly, of not rising but falling 7 (6)
3 Disgusting place, called an eyesore (4) STYE
4 Group makes former U.S. President switch sides finally (6)
5 Big business at a disadvantage with you and me (8) COLOSSUS
6 Hamper action — must be a nervous wreck (6,4) BASKET CASE
7 Peasgood's — nonsuch for New York (3,5) BIG APPLE
8 Police get information on armed criminal (8) GENDARME
14 Extremely hard to wrongly detain a fellow inside (10) ADAMANTINE
16 He presides over college and he follows a musical (8) CHAIRMAN
17 Dalmatians lose Mark, become another breed (8)ALSATIAN
18 Poles escaped from East Berlin, maybe free (8) LIBERAL
22 Old chess champion is short and fat (6)
23 Creeping mad maniac (6)
24 Temple in the outskirts of Patna houses a deity (6) PAGODA
27 Fire rifle (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Ruth Abraham starts after you pick an operatic heroine (7)ELECTRA
10 Introduce a law in, say a transparent medium (7)
11 Beg soldiers to set up a tent outside (7)ENTREAT
12 Allowed to touch base outside a city in U.S. (7)OAKLAND
13 They feel wine cards should include port (9)
15 Gutta percha holds a candle (5)TAPER
16 Drink will irritate painter (7) CHAGALL
19 I'm between two sets of opponents, maybe twins (7) SIAMESE
20 Not sure database is not bad/bad (2,3)
21 Flower on the breakfast table (9)BUTTERCUP
25 It turns at the centre (7) ROTATOR
26 Flaying with rope (7)LASHING
28 Contrarian — A way to secure profit (7) AGAINST
29 Tough to track killer whale, but it bears fruit (7)

Down
1 Collaboration to support a month of hype (6)
2 He was aware, reportedly, of not rising but falling 7 (6)
3 Disgusting place, called an eyesore (4) STYE
4 Group makes former U.S. President switch sides finally (6)
5 Big business at a disadvantage with you and me (8) COLOSSUS
6 Hamper action — must be a nervous wreck (6,4) BASKET CASE
7 Peasgood's — nonsuch for New York (3,5) BIG APPLE
8 Police get information on armed criminal (8) GENDARME
14 Extremely hard to wrongly detain a fellow inside (10) ADAMANTINE
16 He presides over college and he follows a musical (8) CHAIRMAN
17 Dalmatians lose Mark, become another breed (8)ALSATIAN
18 Poles escaped from East Berlin, maybe free (8) LIBERAL
22 Old chess champion is short and fat (6)
23 Creeping mad maniac (6)
24 Temple in the outskirts of Patna houses a deity (6) PAGODA
27 Fire rifle (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Ruth Abraham starts after you pick an operatic heroine (7)ELECTRA
10 Introduce a law in, say a transparent medium (7)OPALINE
11 Beg soldiers to set up a tent outside (7)ENTREAT
12 Allowed to touch base outside a city in U.S. (7)OAKLAND
13 They feel wine cards should include port (9)TENTACLES
15 Gutta percha holds a candle (5)TAPER
16 Drink will irritate painter (7) CHAGALL
19 I'm between two sets of opponents, maybe twins (7) SIAMESE
20 Not sure database is not bad/bad (2,3)AT SEA
21 Flower on the breakfast table (9)BUTTERCUP
25 It turns at the centre (7) ROTATOR
26 Flaying with rope (7)LASHING
28 Contrarian — A way to secure profit (7) AGAINST
29 Tough to track killer whale, but it bears fruit (7)ORCHARD

Down
1 Collaboration to support a month of hype (6)DECEIT
2 He was aware, reportedly, of not rising but falling 7 (6)NEWTON
3 Disgusting place, called an eyesore (4) STYE
4 Group makes former U.S. President switch sides finally (6)CARTEL
5 Big business at a disadvantage with you and me (8) COLOSSUS
6 Hamper action — must be a nervous wreck (6,4) BASKET CASE
7 Peasgood's — nonsuch for New York (3,5) BIG APPLE
8 Police get information on armed criminal (8) GENDARME
14 Extremely hard to wrongly detain a fellow inside (10) ADAMANTINE
16 He presides over college and he follows a musical (8) CHAIRMAN
17 Dalmatians lose Mark, become another breed (8)ALSATIAN
18 Poles escaped from East Berlin, maybe free (8) LIBERAL
22 Old chess champion is short and fat (6)TALLOW
23 Creeping mad maniac (6)CAIMAN
24 Temple in the outskirts of Patna houses a deity (6) PAGODA
27 Fire rifle (4)SACK

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Paper work over money transfer precedes heart attack (7)
10 Player on partner's support (7)
11 Reference book about exotic isle — say, for a peanut (7)
12 It's used to propitiate God's anger (7)
13 Japanese pin-up model gets directions (9)
15 A shopping centre recalls fur supplier (5)
16 As with scenarios, not so awful (7)
19 It's acceptable in a simple sort of urge (7)
20 Doesn't like it as the replacement (5)
21 See 1 Dn.
25 Protection for the ruler's not there (7)
26 Secret police leave, having taken a wrong step (7)
28 She was part of ceremonials (maybe barring the miscellaneous) with FDR (7)
29 Get huge break from criminal acts (7)

Down
1 21 Ac. and 3 Dn. Recollect — store them merely on a chip (2,4,3,6,4)
2 Encouragement to grow — medicine provided (6)
3 See 1 Dn.
4 It may be linked to book publishers (6) KINDLE
5 Complaint heard repeatedly — to a high degree in Kolkata (4,4) BERI BERI
6 Music from bottom to top, in copy book (10) APOCALYPSE
7 Retreat alit (4,4) TURN TAIL
8 Purchase for a pound, always on time (8) LEVERAGE
14 Isn't income misused? God knows! (10)
16 Greek Hero's feeling of fear as water rose all around (8)
17 It fixes groups of men (8)
18 Group began to cannibalize — tucked into something bloody (8)
22 They managed to get one thousand — four times the score (6)
23 Old mountain fruit (6)
24 Soldiers' picture placed behind you formally (6)
27 Vile stuff turns stomachs (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11291/article6777744.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 Paper work over money transfer precedes heart attack (7)
10 Player on partner's support (7)
11 Reference book about exotic isle — say, for a peanut (7)
12 It's used to propitiate God's anger (7)
13 Japanese pin-up model gets directions (9)NIPPONESE
15 A shopping centre recalls fur supplier (5)
16 As with scenarios, not so awful (7)
19 It's acceptable in a simple sort of urge (7)
20 Doesn't like it as the replacement (5)
21 See 1 Dn.
25 Protection for the ruler's not there (7)
26 Secret police leave, having taken a wrong step (7) GESTAPO
28 She was part of ceremonials (maybe barring the miscellaneous) with FDR (7)
29 Get huge break from criminal acts (7)

Down
1 21 Ac. and 3 Dn. Recollect — store them merely on a chip (2,4,3,6,4) GO DOWN THE MEMORY LANE
2 Encouragement to grow — medicine provided (6)FILLIP
3 See 1 Dn.
4 It may be linked to book publishers (6) KINDLE
5 Complaint heard repeatedly — to a high degree in Kolkata (4,4) BERI BERI
6 Music from bottom to top, in copy book (10) APOCALYPSE
7 Retreat alit (4,4) TURN TAIL
8 Purchase for a pound, always on time (8) LEVERAGE
14 Isn't income misused? God knows! (10)
16 Greek Hero's feeling of fear as water rose all around (8)
17 It fixes groups of men (8)
18 Group began to cannibalize — tucked into something bloody (8)
22 They managed to get one thousand — four times the score (6)
23 Old mountain fruit (6)
24 Soldiers' picture placed behind you formally (6)YEOMEN
27 Vile stuff turns stomachs (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Paper work over money transfer precedes heart attack (7)
10 Player on partner's support (7)
11 Reference book about exotic isle — say, for a peanut (7)
12 It's used to propitiate God's anger (7)
13 Japanese pin-up model gets directions (9)NIPPONESE
15 A shopping centre recalls fur supplier (5) LLAMA
16 As with scenarios, not so awful (7) ARSENIC
19 It's acceptable in a simple sort of urge (7)
20 Doesn't like it as the replacement (5)
21 See 1 Dn.
25 Protection for the ruler's not there (7)
26 Secret police leave, having taken a wrong step (7) GESTAPO
28 She was part of ceremonials (maybe barring the miscellaneous) with FDR (7)
29 Get huge break from criminal acts (7)

Down
1 21 Ac. and 3 Dn. Recollect — store them merely on a chip (2,4,3,6,4) GO DOWN THE MEMORY LANE
2 Encouragement to grow — medicine provided (6)FILLIP
3 See 1 Dn.
4 It may be linked to book publishers (6) KINDLE
5 Complaint heard repeatedly — to a high degree in Kolkata (4,4) BERI BERI
6 Music from bottom to top, in copy book (10) APOCALYPSE
7 Retreat alit (4,4) TURN TAIL
8 Purchase for a pound, always on time (8) LEVERAGE
14 Isn't income misused? God knows! (10) OMNISCIENT
16 Greek Hero's feeling of fear as water rose all around (8)
17 It fixes groups of men (8)
18 Group began to cannibalize — tucked into something bloody (8)
22 They managed to get one thousand — four times the score (6) EIGHTY
23 Old mountain fruit (6) ORANGE
24 Soldiers' picture placed behind you formally (6)YEOMEN
27 Vile stuff turns stomachs (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Paper work over money transfer precedes heart attack (7)
10 Player on partner's support (7)ESPOUSE
11 Reference book about exotic isle — say, for a peanut (7)OILSEED
12 It's used to propitiate God's anger (7)INCENSE
13 Japanese pin-up model gets directions (9)NIPPONESE
15 A shopping centre recalls fur supplier (5) LLAMA
16 As with scenarios, not so awful (7) ARSENIC
19 It's acceptable in a simple sort of urge (7)IMPULSE
20 Doesn't like it as the replacement (5)HATES
21 See 1 Dn.
25 Protection for the ruler's not there (7)
26 Secret police leave, having taken a wrong step (7) GESTAPO
28 She was part of ceremonials (maybe barring the miscellaneous) with FDR (7)
29 Get huge break from criminal acts (7)

Down
1 21 Ac. and 3 Dn. Recollect — store them merely on a chip (2,4,3,6,4) GO DOWN THE MEMORY LANE
2 Encouragement to grow — medicine provided (6)FILLIP
3 See 1 Dn.
4 It may be linked to book publishers (6) KINDLE
5 Complaint heard repeatedly — to a high degree in Kolkata (4,4) BERI BERI
6 Music from bottom to top, in copy book (10) APOCALYPSE
7 Retreat alit (4,4) TURN TAIL
8 Purchase for a pound, always on time (8) LEVERAGE
14 Isn't income misused? God knows! (10) OMNISCIENT
16 Greek Hero's feeling of fear as water rose all around (8)
17 It fixes groups of men (8)
18 Group began to cannibalize — tucked into something bloody (8)
22 They managed to get one thousand — four times the score (6) EIGHTY
23 Old mountain fruit (6) ORANGE
24 Soldiers' picture placed behind you formally (6)YEOMEN
27 Vile stuff turns stomachs (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Paper work over money transfer precedes heart attack (7)ORIGAMI
10 Player on partner's support (7)ESPOUSE
11 Reference book about exotic isle — say, for a peanut (7)OILSEED
12 It's used to propitiate God's anger (7)INCENSE
13 Japanese pin-up model gets directions (9)NIPPONESE
15 A shopping centre recalls fur supplier (5) LLAMA
16 As with scenarios, not so awful (7) ARSENIC
19 It's acceptable in a simple sort of urge (7)IMPULSE
20 Doesn't like it as the replacement (5)HATES
21 See 1 Dn.
25 Protection for the ruler's not there (7)LACKING
26 Secret police leave, having taken a wrong step (7) GESTAPO
28 She was part of ceremonials (maybe barring the miscellaneous) with FDR (7)ELEANOR
29 Get huge break from criminal acts (7)THUGGEE

Down
1 21 Ac. and 3 Dn. Recollect — store them merely on a chip (2,4,3,6,4) GO DOWN THE MEMORY LANE
2 Encouragement to grow — medicine provided (6)FILLIP
3 See 1 Dn.
4 It may be linked to book publishers (6) KINDLE
5 Complaint heard repeatedly — to a high degree in Kolkata (4,4) BERI BERI
6 Music from bottom to top, in copy book (10) APOCALYPSE
7 Retreat alit (4,4) TURN TAIL
8 Purchase for a pound, always on time (8) LEVERAGE
14 Isn't income misused? God knows! (10) OMNISCIENT
16 Greek Hero's feeling of fear as water rose all around (8)ACHILLES
17 It fixes groups of men (8)SETSCREW
18 Group began to cannibalize — tucked into something bloody (8)CATEGORY
22 They managed to get one thousand — four times the score (6) EIGHTY
23 Old mountain fruit (6) ORANGE
24 Soldiers' picture placed behind you formally (6)YEOMEN
27 Vile stuff turns stomachs (4)SMUT

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Simple machine to echo roar at university (6)
4 Chronological representation of history, age and occupation (8)
9 A piece of fine stroke in cricket (3,3)
10 Element seen in two of several lenient, nice umpires (8)
12 Impractical person's notion and leaning (8)
13 Social standing of say, crossword enthusiasts picked up (6)
15 When in recession, consult around ten former partners (4)
16 Put out of action by college head, mostly prepare university lecturer to quit (10)
19 Random lady I hadn't flirted with before (3-3-4)
20 A part-time programmer's software debuts? (4)
23 Practical skills, like reviewing scripture (6)
25 Take notice of beaten criminal using denial as a cover (4,4)
27 Time levels around sport equipment of acrobats (8)
28 Empty mug filled with liquor? Au contraire (6)
29 How will a glutton eat somewhat uncooked idly? — Dejectedly! (8)
30 Heart is heavier, but has no place for husband (6)


Down
1 Key details of a professional group of soldiers (7)
2 Even if let loose, marriage could be called one (4,5)
3 Measures up to rivals (6)
5 Caesar died on one side, betrayed (4)
6 Live in a thrilling manner (8)
7 Dimwit gets bad grade after going through two books (5)
8 As a whole, men made fools, in brief (2,5)
11 Earl appears to limit model honours (7)
14 Cut disc is sore to some extent (7)
17 Seaman, after drinking very soft beer, has brandy (5-4)
18 Following misappropriation in refund, claim to be pals no longer (8)
19 Leader of House aghast on being ridiculed in Internet identifier (7)
21 Keats' unheard melodies are so pleasant, in comparison (7)
22 Journey of sailors leaving England (6)
24 Stock in retreat has risen evenly (5)
26 Cricketing nation not fresh with enthusiasm (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11041/article5828631.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Simple machine to echo roar at university (6) PULLEY
4 Chronological representation of history, age and occupation (8)
9 A piece of fine stroke in cricket (3,3)
10 Element seen in two of several lenient, nice umpires (8)
12 Impractical person's notion and leaning (8)
13 Social standing of say, crossword enthusiasts picked up (6)
15 When in recession, consult around ten former partners (4)
16 Put out of action by college head, mostly prepare university lecturer to quit (10)
19 Random lady I hadn't flirted with before (3-3-4) HIT-AND-MISS
20 A part-time programmer's software debuts? (4)
23 Practical skills, like reviewing scripture (6)
25 Take notice of beaten criminal using denial as a cover (4,4)
27 Time levels around sport equipment of acrobats (8)
28 Empty mug filled with liquor? Au contraire (6)
29 How will a glutton eat somewhat uncooked idly? — Dejectedly! (8)
30 Heart is heavier, but has no place for husband (6)


Down
1 Key details of a professional group of soldiers (7)
2 Even if let loose, marriage could be called one (4,5)
3 Measures up to rivals (6)
5 Caesar died on one side, betrayed (4)
6 Live in a thrilling manner (8)
7 Dimwit gets bad grade after going through two books (5)
8 As a whole, men made fools, in brief (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Earl appears to limit model honours (7) ESTEEMS
14 Cut disc is sore to some extent (7)
17 Seaman, after drinking very soft beer, has brandy (5-4) APPLE-JACK
18 Following misappropriation in refund, claim to be pals no longer (8)
19 Leader of House aghast on being ridiculed in Internet identifier (7)
21 Keats' unheard melodies are so pleasant, in comparison (7)
22 Journey of sailors leaving England (6)
24 Stock in retreat has risen evenly (5)
26 Cricketing nation not fresh with enthusiasm (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Simple machine to echo roar at university (6) PULLEY
4 Chronological representation of history, age and occupation (8) TIMELINE
9 A piece of fine stroke in cricket (3,3) OFF CUT
10 Element seen in two of several lenient, nice umpires (8) SELENIUM
12 Impractical person's notion and leaning (8) IDEALIST
13 Social standing of say, crossword enthusiasts picked up (6) ​STATUS
15 When in recession, consult around ten former partners (4)
16 Put out of action by college head, mostly prepare university lecturer to quit (10)
19 Random lady I hadn't flirted with before (3-3-4) HIT-AND-MISS
20 A part-time programmer's software debuts? (4)
23 Practical skills, like reviewing scripture (6)
25 Take notice of beaten criminal using denial as a cover (4,4)
27 Time levels around sport equipment of acrobats (8)
28 Empty mug filled with liquor? Au contraire (6)
29 How will a glutton eat somewhat uncooked idly? — Dejectedly! (8)
30 Heart is heavier, but has no place for husband (6)


Down
1 Key details of a professional group of soldiers (7)
2 Even if let loose, marriage could be called one (4,5)
3 Measures up to rivals (6)
5 Caesar died on one side, betrayed (4)
6 Live in a thrilling manner (8)
7 Dimwit gets bad grade after going through two books (5)
8 As a whole, men made fools, in brief (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Earl appears to limit model honours (7) ESTEEMS
14 Cut disc is sore to some extent (7)
17 Seaman, after drinking very soft beer, has brandy (5-4) APPLE-JACK
18 Following misappropriation in refund, claim to be pals no longer (8)
19 Leader of House aghast on being ridiculed in Internet identifier (7)
21 Keats' unheard melodies are so pleasant, in comparison (7)
22 Journey of sailors leaving England (6)
24 Stock in retreat has risen evenly (5)
26 Cricketing nation not fresh with enthusiasm (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Simple machine to echo roar at university (6) PULLEY
4 Chronological representation of history, age and occupation (8) TIMELINE
9 A piece of fine stroke in cricket (3,3) OFF CUT
10 Element seen in two of several lenient, nice umpires (8) SELENIUM
12 Impractical person's notion and leaning (8) IDEALIST
13 Social standing of say, crossword enthusiasts picked up (6) ​STATUS
15 When in recession, consult around ten former partners (4)
16 Put out of action by college head, mostly prepare university lecturer to quit (10)
19 Random lady I hadn't flirted with before (3-3-4) HIT-AND-MISS
20 A part-time programmer's software debuts? (4)
23 Practical skills, like reviewing scripture (6)
25 Take notice of beaten criminal using denial as a cover (4,4)
27 Time levels around sport equipment of acrobats (8)
28 Empty mug filled with liquor? Au contraire (6)
29 How will a glutton eat somewhat uncooked idly? — Dejectedly! (8)
30 Heart is heavier, but has no place for husband (6)


Down
1 Key details of a professional group of soldiers (7)
2 Even if let loose, marriage could be called one (4,5) LIFE EVENT
3 Measures up to rivals (6)
5 Caesar died on one side, betrayed (4)
6 Live in a thrilling manner (8)
7 Dimwit gets bad grade after going through two books (5) IDIOT
8 As a whole, men made fools, in brief (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Earl appears to limit model honours (7) ESTEEMS
14 Cut disc is sore to some extent (7)
17 Seaman, after drinking very soft beer, has brandy (5-4) APPLE-JACK
18 Following misappropriation in refund, claim to be pals no longer (8) UNFRIEND
19 Leader of House aghast on being ridiculed in Internet identifier (7)
21 Keats' unheard melodies are so pleasant, in comparison (7)
22 Journey of sailors leaving England (6)
24 Stock in retreat has risen evenly (5) SHARE
26 Cricketing nation not fresh with enthusiasm (4) ZEAL

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Simple machine to echo roar at university (6) PULLEY
4 Chronological representation of history, age and occupation (8) TIMELINE
9 A piece of fine stroke in cricket (3,3) OFF CUT
10 Element seen in two of several lenient, nice umpires (8) SELENIUM
12 Impractical person's notion and leaning (8) IDEALIST
13 Social standing of say, crossword enthusiasts picked up (6) ​STATUS
15 When in recession, consult around ten former partners (4)
16 Put out of action by college head, mostly prepare university lecturer to quit (10)
19 Random lady I hadn't flirted with before (3-3-4) HIT-AND-MISS
20 A part-time programmer's software debuts? (4)
23 Practical skills, like reviewing scripture (6)
25 Take notice of beaten criminal using denial as a cover (4,4)
27 Time levels around sport equipment of acrobats (8)
28 Empty mug filled with liquor? Au contraire (6)
29 How will a glutton eat somewhat uncooked idly? — Dejectedly! (8) GREEDILY
30 Heart is heavier, but has no place for husband (6)


Down
1 Key details of a professional group of soldiers (7) PROFILE
2 Even if let loose, marriage could be called one (4,5) LIFE EVENT
3 Measures up to rivals (6) EQUALS
5 Caesar died on one side, betrayed (4)
6 Live in a thrilling manner (8)
7 Dimwit gets bad grade after going through two books (5) IDIOT
8 As a whole, men made fools, in brief (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Earl appears to limit model honours (7) ESTEEMS
14 Cut disc is sore to some extent (7) SCISSOR
17 Seaman, after drinking very soft beer, has brandy (5-4) APPLE-JACK
18 Following misappropriation in refund, claim to be pals no longer (8) UNFRIEND
19 Leader of House aghast on being ridiculed in Internet identifier (7) HASHTAG
21 Keats' unheard melodies are so pleasant, in comparison (7)
22 Journey of sailors leaving England (6)
24 Stock in retreat has risen evenly (5) SHARE
26 Cricketing nation not fresh with enthusiasm (4) ZEAL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Verrrry busy enjoying a happy family reunion at Bangalore! Dizzy days of pure joy!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Peter's vault is secure and undamaged (4) SAFE
8,16,15 down Crucial decision concerning capital punishment (1,6,2,4,3,5) A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
10 Move fast in a popular mode of transport over the Niagara Falls (6) BARREL
11 Crumpets strewn across the range (8) SPECTRUM
12 Fake teetotaller takes alcohol heartily producing unusually high pitched voice (8) FALSETTO
14 Managed with some home-made dosa (4,2)
16 See 8
18 Eat herb mixture and respire (7)
21 Take a string and change a binary bit to become powerful (6)
23 Train person to become a driver (8)
25 Convoluted cad clues "Dead end" (3,2,3)
27 Confused and rowed slowly without power (6)
29 It's a crime to post after dark (9)
30 African who follows Yankee (4)

Down
1 I chased car carrying Tibetan guru and got Italian squids (8)
2 Look at an Earl or someone equal (4)
3 Thing designed to ensure that the pickpocket gets all your stuff in one go (6)
4 Graduates, without losing much time, got a woodwind instrument (7)
5 Flag old ship sailing around river (8)
6 Worry about guitar component (4)
9 Railway termini were moved away from metal casting plant and re-located (5)
13 Short short-hand writer arranges notes (5)
15 See 8 Across
17 Munro followed Indian tribal to Japanese town (8)
19 The type of body Venus has or is (8)
20 Accountants return before administrators to thorn trees (7)
22 This is used to hitch-hike by fairytale general (after releasing cat) (5)
24 Middle Easterner appears before the French to get land that is useful (6)
26 Sketch doctor at work, initially (4)
28 12 lose nothing at first and nod off (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 Peter's vault is secure and undamaged (4) SAFE
8,16,15 down Crucial decision concerning capital punishment (1,6,2,4,3,5) A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
10 Move fast in a popular mode of transport over the Niagara Falls (6) BARREL
11 Crumpets strewn across the range (8) SPECTRUM
12 Fake teetotaller takes alcohol heartily producing unusually high pitched voice (8) FALSETTO
14 Managed with some home-made dosa (4,2) MADE DO
16 See 8
18 Eat herb mixture and respire (7) BREATHE
21 Take a string and change a binary bit to become powerful (6)
23 Train person to become a driver (8)
25 Convoluted cad clues "Dead end" (3,2,3) CUL DE SAC
27 Confused and rowed slowly without power (6)
29 It's a crime to post after dark (9) BLACKMAIL
30 African who follows Yankee (4)

Down
1 I chased car carrying Tibetan guru and got Italian squids (8) CALAMARI
2 Look at an Earl or someone equal (4)
3 Thing designed to ensure that the pickpocket gets all your stuff in one go (6)
4 Graduates, without losing much time, got a woodwind instrument (7)
5 Flag old ship sailing around river (8)
6 Worry about guitar component (4)
9 Railway termini were moved away from metal casting plant and re-located (5)
13 Short short-hand writer arranges notes (5)
15 See 8 Across
17 Munro followed Indian tribal to Japanese town (8)
19 The type of body Venus has or is (8)
20 Accountants return before administrators to thorn trees (7)
22 This is used to hitch-hike by fairytale general (after releasing cat) (5)
24 Middle Easterner appears before the French to get land that is useful (6)
26 Sketch doctor at work, initially (4)
28 12 lose nothing at first and nod off (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Peter's vault is secure and undamaged (4) SAFE
8,16,15 down Crucial decision concerning capital punishment (1,6,2,4,3,5) A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
10 Move fast in a popular mode of transport over the Niagara Falls (6) BARREL
11 Crumpets strewn across the range (8) SPECTRUM
12 Fake teetotaller takes alcohol heartily producing unusually high pitched voice (8) FALSETTO
14 Managed with some home-made dosa (4,2) MADE DO
16 See 8
18 Eat herb mixture and respire (7) BREATHE
21 Take a string and change a binary bit to become powerful (6) STRONG
23 Train person to become a driver (8)cOACHMAN
25 Convoluted cad clues "Dead end" (3,2,3) CUL DE SAC
27 Confused and rowed slowly without power (6) ADDLED
29 It's a crime to post after dark (9) BLACKMAIL
30 African who follows Yankee (4) ZULU

Down
1 I chased car carrying Tibetan guru and got Italian squids (8) CALAMARI
2 Look at an Earl or someone equal (4) PEER
3 Thing designed to ensure that the pickpocket gets all your stuff in one go (6) WALLET
4 Graduates, without losing much time, got a woodwind instrument (7) BASSOON
5 Flag old ship sailing around river (8) STREAMER
6 Worry about guitar component (4) FRET
9 Railway termini were moved away from metal casting plant and re-located (5) FOUND
13 Short short-hand writer arranges notes (5) STENO
15 See 8 Across
17 Munro followed Indian tribal to Japanese town (8) NAGASAKI
19 The type of body Venus has or is (8) HEAVENLY
20 Accountants return before administrators to thorn trees (7) ACACIAS
22 This is used to hitch-hike by fairytale general (after releasing cat) (5) THUMB
24 Middle Easterner appears before the French to get land that is useful (6) ARABLE
26 Sketch doctor at work, initially (4) DRAW
28 12 lose nothing at first and nod off (4) DOZE

:clap::clap::clap:

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Benefits from book by novelist, Doris’s last (9) BLESSINGS
6 Shoot bishop after all others (5)
9 Punch a mate (5)
10 Big top musical? Backing provisional (9)
11 Actor, in the guise of Scottish king, about to wade across behind duke (6,7) ROBERT REDFORD
13 Drunk loiters in a Portuguese resort (7)
14 An expert in Pennsylvania helps to produce a universal remedy (7)
16 Ruby? Girl in former tin mining town (7)
18 Vulgar about Salvation Army campaign (7)
19 Baffling drama? Pretend not to be interested (4,4,2,3) PLAY HARD TO GET
22 House in historic city (9)
23 Miss Grey, a long time entertaining knight (5)
24 Box containing English throwing weapon (5)
25 Began to check boundary not rigorously fixed (4-5)

DOWN
1 Reverse taxi over, parking at centre (4)
2 Moved abroad - good being in Dubai, for example, with daughter (9)
3 Groucho’s Bar playing show song (11,4) SCARBOROUGH FAIR
4 Turning brown – Russian river, as is to be expected (7)
5 Star member up in tanning area? (7)
6 Gunner grabbed unexpectedly, crossing at a landmark near to Checkpoint Charlie (11,4) BRANDENBURG GATE
7 I travel, giving support to a male friend (5)
8 Fail to make any progress, as war treated suspiciously (5,5)
12 Chief city in Middle East – large container port set up (10)
15 Humiliated Conservative hurried (9)
17 Hornblower’s short speech after end of skirmish (7)
18 Group from lake bed shown first (7)
20 Girl, one interrupting queen (5)
21 Exploited group in House, Democrats (4)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Benefits from book by novelist, Doris’s last (9) BLESSINGS
6 Shoot bishop after all others (5) BLAST
9 Punch a mate (5)
10 Big top musical? Backing provisional (9)
11 Actor, in the guise of Scottish king, about to wade across behind duke (6,7) ROBERT REDFORD
13 Drunk loiters in a Portuguese resort (7)
14 An expert in Pennsylvania helps to produce a universal remedy (7) PANACEA
16 Ruby? Girl in former tin mining town (7)
18 Vulgar about Salvation Army campaign (7)CRUSADE
19 Baffling drama? Pretend not to be interested (4,4,2,3) PLAY HARD TO GET
22 House in historic city (9)
23 Miss Grey, a long time entertaining knight (5)
24 Box containing English throwing weapon (5)
25 Began to check boundary not rigorously fixed (4-5)

DOWN
1 Reverse taxi over, parking at centre (4)
2 Moved abroad - good being in Dubai, for example, with daughter (9)EMIGRATED
3 Groucho’s Bar playing show song (11,4) SCARBOROUGH FAIR
4 Turning brown – Russian river, as is to be expected (7)
5 Star member up in tanning area? (7)
6 Gunner grabbed unexpectedly, crossing at a landmark near to Checkpoint Charlie (11,4) BRANDENBURG GATE
7 I travel, giving support to a male friend (5)
8 Fail to make any progress, as war treated suspiciously (5,5)
12 Chief city in Middle East – large container port set up (10)
15 Humiliated Conservative hurried (9) CHASTENED
17 Hornblower’s short speech after end of skirmish (7)
18 Group from lake bed shown first (7)
20 Girl, one interrupting queen (5)
21 Exploited group in House, Democrats (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Benefits from book by novelist, Doris’s last (9) BLESSINGS
6 Shoot bishop after all others (5) BLAST
9 Punch a mate (5)
10 Big top musical? Backing provisional (9)
11 Actor, in the guise of Scottish king, about to wade across behind duke (6,7) ROBERT REDFORD
13 Drunk loiters in a Portuguese resort (7)
14 An expert in Pennsylvania helps to produce a universal remedy (7) PANACEA
16 Ruby? Girl in former tin mining town (7)
18 Vulgar about Salvation Army campaign (7)CRUSADE
19 Baffling drama? Pretend not to be interested (4,4,2,3) PLAY HARD TO GET
22 House in historic city (9)
23 Miss Grey, a long time entertaining knight (5)
24 Box containing English throwing weapon (5)
25 Began to check boundary not rigorously fixed (4-5) OPEN ENDED

DOWN
1 Reverse taxi over, parking at centre (4) BACK
2 Moved abroad - good being in Dubai, for example, with daughter (9)EMIGRATED
3 Groucho’s Bar playing show song (11,4) SCARBOROUGH FAIR
4 Turning brown – Russian river, as is to be expected (7) NATURAL
5 Star member up in tanning area? (7)
6 Gunner grabbed unexpectedly, crossing at a landmark near to Checkpoint Charlie (11,4) BRANDENBURG GATE
7 I travel, giving support to a male friend (5) AMIGO
8 Fail to make any progress, as war treated suspiciously (5,5)
12 Chief city in Middle East – large container port set up (10)
15 Humiliated Conservative hurried (9) CHASTENED
17 Hornblower’s short speech after end of skirmish (7)
18 Group from lake bed shown first (7)
20 Girl, one interrupting queen (5)
21 Exploited group in House, Democrats (4) USED

[spchennai]

ACROSS
1 Benefits from book by novelist, Doris’s last (9) BLESSINGS
6 Shoot bishop after all others (5) BLAST
9 Punch a mate (5)
10 Big top musical? Backing provisional (9) TENTATIVE
11 Actor, in the guise of Scottish king, about to wade across behind duke (6,7) ROBERT REDFORD
13 Drunk loiters in a Portuguese resort (7) ESTORIL
14 An expert in Pennsylvania helps to produce a universal remedy (7) PANACEA
16 Ruby? Girl in former tin mining town (7)
18 Vulgar about Salvation Army campaign (7)CRUSADE
19 Baffling drama? Pretend not to be interested (4,4,2,3) PLAY HARD TO GET
22 House in historic city (9) LANCASTER
23 Miss Grey, a long time entertaining knight (5)
24 Box containing English throwing weapon (5)
25 Began to check boundary not rigorously fixed (4-5) OPEN ENDED

DOWN
1 Reverse taxi over, parking at centre (4) BACK
2 Moved abroad - good being in Dubai, for example, with daughter (9)EMIGRATED
3 Groucho’s Bar playing show song (11,4) SCARBOROUGH FAIR
4 Turning brown – Russian river, as is to be expected (7) NATURAL
5 Star member up in tanning area? (7)
6 Gunner grabbed unexpectedly, crossing at a landmark near to Checkpoint Charlie (11,4) BRANDENBURG GATE
7 I travel, giving support to a male friend (5) AMIGO
8 Fail to make any progress, as war treated suspiciously (5,5) TREAD WATER
12 Chief city in Middle East – large container port set up (10) METROPOLIS
15 Humiliated Conservative hurried (9) CHASTENED
17 Hornblower’s short speech after end of skirmish (7)
18 Group from lake bed shown first (7)
20 Girl, one interrupting queen (5)
21 Exploited group in House, Democrats (4) USED

[deepakgita]

Across
9 That man (along with two trainees) is hot and fiendish (7) HELLISH
10 Salt bovine male consumed —consumed a pound (7) OXALATE
11 Reconstructed cafe in bad surroundings leads to avalanche (7) ICEFALL
12 Loyal saint has a sip of ale with lunch after learner has left (7) STAUNCH
13 Implementation of a death sentence (9) EXECUTION
15 Communication equipment made by confused auditor after leaving Utah (5)
16 Around the end, leaders of East India Company became flexible (7)
19 Motor ad badly treated — badly treated when used as this (7)
20 Not keeping well in Virginia house (5)
21 One of our neighbours might be takin' a sip (9)
25 Ridge has tree with height and nothing more (7)
26 Farrokh Bulsara's element (7)
28 River of ice is good and more decorative (7)
29 Lubricate properly — a nodding donkey found here (3,4)

Down
1 Initially transit halt of Indian soldiers en route (to Siachen), now an airfield (6)
2 Runaway carrying London fabric (6)
3 Insulating material in my car, I hear (4)
4 It's hot! But it's cold to the auditor (6)
5 Endorse circular after West deteriorated (8)
6 A group of sentences about men soldiers dropping from the sky (10)
7 Holiness of Sai, with religious book, and primary elements of decency or mercy (8)
8 Strangely, he got MOD operation to secure 28 near 25 (8)
14 Or lunatics can make sounds which are of a frequency too high to be audible (10)
16 Consider it possible — hermit may back envy on the radio (8)
17 This signal, after a blackout,may entail aluminium cellar reconstruction (3,5)
18 Storage cabinet where one may not keep saucers? (8)
22 Moan excitedly after UK returns land to the west of Nepal (6)
23 Soldiers return with hybrid animal talisman (6)
24 Poems depicting minced idly in front of the lower house (6)
27 Relay in absence of a bank (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 That man (along with two trainees) is hot and fiendish (7) HELLISH
10 Salt bovine male consumed —consumed a pound (7) OXALATE
11 Reconstructed cafe in bad surroundings leads to avalanche (7) ICEFALL
12 Loyal saint has a sip of ale with lunch after learner has left (7) STAUNCH
13 Implementation of a death sentence (9) EXECUTION
15 Communication equipment made by confused auditor after leaving Utah (5)
16 Around the end, leaders of East India Company became flexible (7)
19 Motor ad badly treated — badly treated when used as this (7)
20 Not keeping well in Virginia house (5)
21 One of our neighbours might be takin' a sip (9)
25 Ridge has tree with height and nothing more (7)
26 Farrokh Bulsara's element (7)
28 River of ice is good and more decorative (7) GLACIER
29 Lubricate properly — a nodding donkey found here (3,4) OIL WELL

Down
1 Initially transit halt of Indian soldiers en route (to Siachen), now an airfield (6)
2 Runaway carrying London fabric (6)
3 Insulating material in my car, I hear (4)
4 It's hot! But it's cold to the auditor (6)
5 Endorse circular after West deteriorated (8)
6 A group of sentences about men soldiers dropping from the sky (10)
7 Holiness of Sai, with religious book, and primary elements of decency or mercy (8)
8 Strangely, he got MOD operation to secure 28 near 25 (8)
14 Or lunatics can make sounds which are of a frequency too high to be audible (10)
16 Consider it possible — hermit may back envy on the radio (8) ENVISAGE
17 This signal, after a blackout,may entail aluminium cellar reconstruction (3,5)
18 Storage cabinet where one may not keep saucers? (8) CUPBOARD
22 Moan excitedly after UK returns land to the west of Nepal (6) KUMAON
23 Soldiers return with hybrid animal talisman (6)
24 Poems depicting minced idly in front of the lower house (6)
27 Relay in absence of a bank (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 That man (along with two trainees) is hot and fiendish (7) HELLISH
10 Salt bovine male consumed —consumed a pound (7) OXALATE
11 Reconstructed cafe in bad surroundings leads to avalanche (7) ICEFALL
12 Loyal saint has a sip of ale with lunch after learner has left (7) STAUNCH
13 Implementation of a death sentence (9) EXECUTION
15 Communication equipment made by confused auditor after leaving Utah (5)RADIO
16 Around the end, leaders of East India Company became flexible (7)ELASTIC
19 Motor ad badly treated — badly treated when used as this (7)DOORMAT
20 Not keeping well in Virginia house (5)VILLA
21 One of our neighbours might be takin' a sip (9)PAKISTANI
25 Ridge has tree with height and nothing more (7)
26 Farrokh Bulsara's element (7)
28 River of ice is good and more decorative (7) GLACIER
29 Lubricate properly — a nodding donkey found here (3,4) OIL WELL

Down
1 Initially transit halt of Indian soldiers en route (to Siachen), now an airfield (6)
2 Runaway carrying London fabric (6)
3 Insulating material in my car, I hear (4)
4 It's hot! But it's cold to the auditor (6)
5 Endorse circular after West deteriorated (8)
6 A group of sentences about men soldiers dropping from the sky (10)
7 Holiness of Sai, with religious book, and primary elements of decency or mercy (8)
8 Strangely, he got MOD operation to secure 28 near 25 (8)
14 Or lunatics can make sounds which are of a frequency too high to be audible (10)
16 Consider it possible — hermit may back envy on the radio (8) ENVISAGE
17 This signal, after a blackout,may entail aluminium cellar reconstruction (3,5)
18 Storage cabinet where one may not keep saucers? (8) CUPBOARD
22 Moan excitedly after UK returns land to the west of Nepal (6) KUMAON
23 Soldiers return with hybrid animal talisman (6)
24 Poems depicting minced idly in front of the lower house (6)
27 Relay in absence of a bank (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 That man (along with two trainees) is hot and fiendish (7) HELLISH
10 Salt bovine male consumed —consumed a pound (7) OXALATE
11 Reconstructed cafe in bad surroundings leads to avalanche (7) ICEFALL
12 Loyal saint has a sip of ale with lunch after learner has left (7) STAUNCH
13 Implementation of a death sentence (9) EXECUTION
15 Communication equipment made by confused auditor after leaving Utah (5)RADIO
16 Around the end, leaders of East India Company became flexible (7)ELASTIC
19 Motor ad badly treated — badly treated when used as this (7)DOORMAT
20 Not keeping well in Virginia house (5)VILLA
21 One of our neighbours might be takin' a sip (9)PAKISTANI
25 Ridge has tree with height and nothing more (7)
26 Farrokh Bulsara's element (7)
28 River of ice is good and more decorative (7) GLACIER
29 Lubricate properly — a nodding donkey found here (3,4) OIL WELL

Down
1 Initially transit halt of Indian soldiers en route (to Siachen), now an airfield (6)
2 Runaway carrying London fabric (6)
3 Insulating material in my car, I hear (4)
4 It's hot! But it's cold to the auditor (6)
5 Endorse circular after West deteriorated (8)
6 A group of sentences about men soldiers dropping from the sky (10) PARATROOPS
7 Holiness of Sai, with religious book, and primary elements of decency or mercy (8)
8 Strangely, he got MOD operation to secure 28 near 25 (8)
14 Or lunatics can make sounds which are of a frequency too high to be audible (10) ULTRASONIC
16 Consider it possible — hermit may back envy on the radio (8) ENVISAGE
17 This signal, after a blackout,may entail aluminium cellar reconstruction (3,5) ALL CLEAR
18 Storage cabinet where one may not keep saucers? (8) CUPBOARD
22 Moan excitedly after UK returns land to the west of Nepal (6) KUMAON
23 Soldiers return with hybrid animal talisman (6) AMULET
24 Poems depicting minced idly in front of the lower house (6) IDYLLS
27 Relay in absence of a bank (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 That man (along with two trainees) is hot and fiendish (7) HELLISH
10 Salt bovine male consumed —consumed a pound (7) OXALATE
11 Reconstructed cafe in bad surroundings leads to avalanche (7) ICEFALL
12 Loyal saint has a sip of ale with lunch after learner has left (7) STAUNCH
13 Implementation of a death sentence (9) EXECUTION
15 Communication equipment made by confused auditor after leaving Utah (5)RADIO
16 Around the end, leaders of East India Company became flexible (7)ELASTIC
19 Motor ad badly treated — badly treated when used as this (7)DOORMAT
20 Not keeping well in Virginia house (5)VILLA
21 One of our neighbours might be takin' a sip (9)PAKISTANI
25 Ridge has tree with height and nothing more (7)SALTORO
26 Farrokh Bulsara's element (7)MERCURY
28 River of ice is good and more decorative (7) GLACIER
29 Lubricate properly — a nodding donkey found here (3,4) OIL WELL

Down
1 Initially transit halt of Indian soldiers en route (to Siachen), now an airfield (6)THOISE
2 Runaway carrying London fabric (6)FLEECE
3 Insulating material in my car, I hear (4)MICA
4 It's hot! But it's cold to the auditor (6)CHILLI
5 Endorse circular after West deteriorated (8)WORSENED
6 A group of sentences about men soldiers dropping from the sky (10) PARATROOPS
7 Holiness of Sai, with religious book, and primary elements of decency or mercy (8)SAINTDOM
8 Strangely, he got MOD operation to secure 28 near 25 (8)MEGHDOOT
14 Or lunatics can make sounds which are of a frequency too high to be audible (10) ULTRASONIC
16 Consider it possible — hermit may back envy on the radio (8) ENVISAGE
17 This signal, after a blackout,may entail aluminium cellar reconstruction (3,5) ALL CLEAR
18 Storage cabinet where one may not keep saucers? (8) CUPBOARD
22 Moan excitedly after UK returns land to the west of Nepal (6) KUMAON
23 Soldiers return with hybrid animal talisman (6) AMULET
24 Poems depicting minced idly in front of the lower house (6) IDYLLS
27 Relay in absence of a bank (4)RELY

:clap::clap::clap: Delightful!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Box eccentric horse (8) CHESTNUT
5 Spirit of unstable one, not entirely emotional for starters (6) PSYCHE
9 Department to rip off oriental cabinet (8) WARDROBE
10 It is assumed that frozen water is not good upfront (6) OFFICE
12 Verse of detailed song in religious education (5) RHYME
13 Vehicle's diagram is something kept as a cherished item (9)
14 Chomp four bits (6)
16 Applause from king leaving for victory speech (7)
19 Terminate mice stricken by plague, say (7)
21 Withheld estimate to shelter the most aged (6)
23 Insane ape gouged teacher (9)
25 European entering revolving door in an event for cowboys (5)
26 Hardened judge leaving hurt (6)
27 Improper to rub black coal on high speed airliner (8)
28 Deal with unknown agreement (6)
29 Sapper likely to be trustworthy (8)

Down
1 Firm protected minor — one showing fear (6)
2 One catching the worm, rarely flying across Belgium, Italy and Germany (5,4)
3 Brief part of intersection (5)
4 Annoyance shown by shadow government’s head at end of ordinance (7)
6 Fraud's age changed for protection (9)
7 Tea boxes in porcelain (5)
8 Factor, perhaps to replace grand, stylish animal (8)
11 To return to wealthy German (4)
15 Yet begums going bananas after you (2,2,5)
17 Embezzlement by trustee in form of employment providing extra money (6,3)
18 Establish meaning for 6-6(6-5)? (3,5)
20 Secretive about a guy leaving for all to see (4)
21 Run from old girlfriend winning over engineer (7)
22 Detest old piercing instrument (6)
24 Snuff out measure to protect university (5)
25 Priest losing final buck (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11111/article6113363.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Box eccentric horse (8) CHESTNUT
5 Spirit of unstable one, not entirely emotional for starters (6) PSYCHE
9 Department to rip off oriental cabinet (8) WARDROBE
10 It is assumed that frozen water is not good upfront (6) OFFICE
12 Verse of detailed song in religious education (5) RHYME
13 Vehicle's diagram is something kept as a cherished item (9) AUTOGRAPH
14 Chomp four bits (6)
16 Applause from king leaving for victory speech (7)
19 Terminate mice stricken by plague, say (7)
21 Withheld estimate to shelter the most aged (6)
23 Insane ape gouged teacher (9)
25 European entering revolving door in an event for cowboys (5)
26 Hardened judge leaving hurt (6)
27 Improper to rub black coal on high speed airliner (8)
28 Deal with unknown agreement (6)
29 Sapper likely to be trustworthy (8)

Down
1 Firm protected minor — one showing fear (6)
2 One catching the worm, rarely flying across Belgium, Italy and Germany (5,4) EARLY BIRD
3 Brief part of intersection (5)
4 Annoyance shown by shadow government’s head at end of ordinance (7) UMBRAGE
6 Fraud's age changed for protection (9)
7 Tea boxes in porcelain (5) CHINA
8 Factor, perhaps to replace grand, stylish animal (8) ELEPHANT
11 To return to wealthy German (4)
15 Yet begums going bananas after you (2,2,5)
17 Embezzlement by trustee in form of employment providing extra money (6,3)
18 Establish meaning for 6-6(6-5)? (3,5)
20 Secretive about a guy leaving for all to see (4)
21 Run from old girlfriend winning over engineer (7)
22 Detest old piercing instrument (6)
24 Snuff out measure to protect university (5)
25 Priest losing final buck (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Box eccentric horse (8) CHESTNUT
5 Spirit of unstable one, not entirely emotional for starters (6) PSYCHE
9 Department to rip off oriental cabinet (8) WARDROBE
10 It is assumed that frozen water is not good upfront (6) OFFICE
12 Verse of detailed song in religious education (5) RHYME
13 Vehicle's diagram is something kept as a cherished item (9) AUTOGRAPH
14 Chomp four bits (6)
16 Applause from king leaving for victory speech (7) OVATION
19 Terminate mice stricken by plague, say (7) ENDEMIC
21 Withheld estimate to shelter the most aged (6)
23 Insane ape gouged teacher (9) PEDAGOGUE
25 European entering revolving door in an event for cowboys (5)
26 Hardened judge leaving hurt (6)
27 Improper to rub black coal on high speed airliner (8)
28 Deal with unknown agreement (6)
29 Sapper likely to be trustworthy (8)

Down
1 Firm protected minor — one showing fear (6) COWARD
2 One catching the worm, rarely flying across Belgium, Italy and Germany (5,4) EARLY BIRD
3 Brief part of intersection (5) TERSE
4 Annoyance shown by shadow government’s head at end of ordinance (7) UMBRAGE
6 Fraud's age changed for protection (9)
7 Tea boxes in porcelain (5) CHINA
8 Factor, perhaps to replace grand, stylish animal (8) ELEPHANT
11 To return to wealthy German (4)
15 Yet begums going bananas after you (2,2,5)
17 Embezzlement by trustee in form of employment providing extra money (6,3)
18 Establish meaning for 6-6(6-5)? (3,5)
20 Secretive about a guy leaving for all to see (4)
21 Run from old girlfriend winning over engineer (7)
22 Detest old piercing instrument (6)
24 Snuff out measure to protect university (5)
25 Priest losing final buck (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Box eccentric horse (8) CHESTNUT
5 Spirit of unstable one, not entirely emotional for starters (6) PSYCHE
9 Department to rip off oriental cabinet (8) WARDROBE
10 It is assumed that frozen water is not good upfront (6) OFFICE
12 Verse of detailed song in religious education (5) RHYME
13 Vehicle's diagram is something kept as a cherished item (9) AUTOGRAPH
14 Chomp four bits (6)
16 Applause from king leaving for victory speech (7) OVATION
19 Terminate mice stricken by plague, say (7) ENDEMIC
21 Withheld estimate to shelter the most aged (6)ELDEST
23 Insane ape gouged teacher (9) PEDAGOGUE
25 European entering revolving door in an event for cowboys (5)
26 Hardened judge leaving hurt (6)
27 Improper to rub black coal on high speed airliner (8)
28 Deal with unknown agreement (6)TREATY
29 Sapper likely to be trustworthy (8)RELIABLE

Down
1 Firm protected minor — one showing fear (6) COWARD
2 One catching the worm, rarely flying across Belgium, Italy and Germany (5,4) EARLY BIRD
3 Brief part of intersection (5) TERSE
4 Annoyance shown by shadow government’s head at end of ordinance (7) UMBRAGE
6 Fraud's age changed for protection (9)
7 Tea boxes in porcelain (5) CHINA
8 Factor, perhaps to replace grand, stylish animal (8) ELEPHANT
11 To return to wealthy German (4)
15 Yet begums going bananas after you (2,2,5)BE MY GUEST
17 Embezzlement by trustee in form of employment providing extra money (6,3)
18 Establish meaning for 6-6(6-5)? (3,5)
20 Secretive about a guy leaving for all to see (4)
21 Run from old girlfriend winning over engineer (7)
22 Detest old piercing instrument (6)LOATHE
24 Snuff out measure to protect university (5)
25 Priest losing final buck (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Box eccentric horse (8) CHESTNUT
5 Spirit of unstable one, not entirely emotional for starters (6) PSYCHE
9 Department to rip off oriental cabinet (8) WARDROBE
10 It is assumed that frozen water is not good upfront (6) OFFICE
12 Verse of detailed song in religious education (5) RHYME
13 Vehicle's diagram is something kept as a cherished item (9) AUTOGRAPH
14 Chomp four bits (6) NIBBLE
16 Applause from king leaving for victory speech (7) OVATION
19 Terminate mice stricken by plague, say (7) ENDEMIC
21 Withheld estimate to shelter the most aged (6)ELDEST
23 Insane ape gouged teacher (9) PEDAGOGUE
25 European entering revolving door in an event for cowboys (5) RODEO
26 Hardened judge leaving hurt (6) INURED
27 Improper to rub black coal on high speed airliner (8) TURBOJET
28 Deal with unknown agreement (6)TREATY
29 Sapper likely to be trustworthy (8)RELIABLE

Down
1 Firm protected minor — one showing fear (6) COWARD
2 One catching the worm, rarely flying across Belgium, Italy and Germany (5,4) EARLY BIRD
3 Brief part of intersection (5) TERSE
4 Annoyance shown by shadow government’s head at end of ordinance (7) UMBRAGE
6 Fraud's age changed for protection (9) SAFEGUARD
7 Tea boxes in porcelain (5) CHINA
8 Factor, perhaps to replace grand, stylish animal (8) ELEPHANT
11 To return to wealthy German (4)
15 Yet begums going bananas after you (2,2,5)BE MY GUEST
17 Embezzlement by trustee in form of employment providing extra money (6,3)
18 Establish meaning for 6-6(6-5)? (3,5)
20 Secretive about a guy leaving for all to see (4)
21 Run from old girlfriend winning over engineer (7)
22 Detest old piercing instrument (6)LOATHE
24 Snuff out measure to protect university (5)
25 Priest losing final buck (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Box eccentric horse (8) CHESTNUT
5 Spirit of unstable one, not entirely emotional for starters (6) PSYCHE
9 Department to rip off oriental cabinet (8) WARDROBE
10 It is assumed that frozen water is not good upfront (6) OFFICE
12 Verse of detailed song in religious education (5) RHYME
13 Vehicle's diagram is something kept as a cherished item (9) AUTOGRAPH
14 Chomp four bits (6) NIBBLE
16 Applause from king leaving for victory speech (7) OVATION
19 Terminate mice stricken by plague, say (7) ENDEMIC
21 Withheld estimate to shelter the most aged (6)ELDEST
23 Insane ape gouged teacher (9) PEDAGOGUE
25 European entering revolving door in an event for cowboys (5) RODEO
26 Hardened judge leaving hurt (6) INURED
27 Improper to rub black coal on high speed airliner (8) TURBOJET
28 Deal with unknown agreement (6)TREATY
29 Sapper likely to be trustworthy (8)RELIABLE

Down
1 Firm protected minor — one showing fear (6) COWARD
2 One catching the worm, rarely flying across Belgium, Italy and Germany (5,4) EARLY BIRD
3 Brief part of intersection (5) TERSE
4 Annoyance shown by shadow government’s head at end of ordinance (7) UMBRAGE
6 Fraud's age changed for protection (9) SAFEGUARD
7 Tea boxes in porcelain (5) CHINA
8 Factor, perhaps to replace grand, stylish animal (8) ELEPHANT
11 To return to wealthy German (4)OTTO
15 Yet begums going bananas after you (2,2,5)BE MY GUEST
17 Embezzlement by trustee in form of employment providing extra money (6,3)INSIDE JOB
18 Establish meaning for 6-6(6-5)? (3,5)SET POINT
20 Secretive about a guy leaving for all to see (4)CAGY
21 Run from old girlfriend winning over engineer (7)EXECUTE
22 Detest old piercing instrument (6)LOATHE
24 Snuff out measure to protect university (5)DOUSE
25 Priest losing final buck (5)RABBI

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Asian got mugged in this city (8)
5 Fine home in silent neighbourhood (6)
9 Happy about top protection given to first lady! (8)
10 Web designer picked primarily into a team leading in research (6)
12 I don't fume at others (9)
13 Mountain place sounding like 8 (5)
14 Remains a girl that doesn't keep time (5)
17 Magazine seller's recently-acquired small place (9)
19 Adding together and recapping (7,2)
22 Scheme to avoid (5)
23 Clearly admitted, orally (5)
24 Understanding of war in a sense that is different (9)
27 Team consumed by anger, upset with a drink (6)
28 Dull edge of player's old hat (8)
29 Spoil lawyer's dirty game (6)
30 Freezing point begins here (4,4)

Down
1 Creases removed completely, basically after applying special powders (9)
2 Cloth many Londoners wear (5)
3 Supporter, one with a broad smile (1-4)
4 After the end of wedding, girl's family in a pickle (7)
6 “Awed by setter”, reports editor (9)
7 Uncover Nehru and daughter's top secret (9)
8 Mysterious English lake (5)
11 Design department coming up (4)
15 Movement of my limbs so badly affected (9)
16 Swim and in the end, fish, for long (9)
18 In this German town, mostly doctors go around in black tie! (5,4)
20 Indian godman without a bit of dignity or a hint of morality (4)
21 Team's project extremely boring (7)
23 Change seen in guys after a date (5)
25 Bowler has no right to bend this (5)
26 Oily thing resulting from fuel emission (5)

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[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Asian got mugged in this city (8)
5 Fine home in silent neighbourhood (6)
9 Happy about top protection given to first lady! (8)
10 Web designer picked primarily into a team leading in research (6)
12 I don't fume at others (9)
13 Mountain place sounding like 8 (5)
14 Remains a girl that doesn't keep time (5)
17 Magazine seller's recently-acquired small place (9)
19 Adding together and recapping (7,2)
22 Scheme to avoid (5) DODGE
23 Clearly admitted, orally (5)
24 Understanding of war in a sense that is different (9)
27 Team consumed by anger, upset with a drink (6)
28 Dull edge of player's old hat (8)
29 Spoil lawyer's dirty game (6)
30 Freezing point begins here (4,4)

Down
1 Creases removed completely, basically after applying special powders (9)
2 Cloth many Londoners wear (5)
3 Supporter, one with a broad smile (1-4) I-BEAM
4 After the end of wedding, girl's family in a pickle (7)
6 “Awed by setter”, reports editor (9)
7 Uncover Nehru and daughter's top secret (9)
8 Mysterious English lake (5) EERIE
11 Design department coming up (4)
15 Movement of my limbs so badly affected (9) SYMBOLISM
16 Swim and in the end, fish, for long (9)
18 In this German town, mostly doctors go around in black tie! (5,4)
20 Indian godman without a bit of dignity or a hint of morality (4)
21 Team's project extremely boring (7)
23 Change seen in guys after a date (5)
25 Bowler has no right to bend this (5) ELBOW
26 Oily thing resulting from fuel emission (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Asian got mugged in this city (8)SANTIAGO
5 Fine home in silent neighbourhood (6)
9 Happy about top protection given to first lady! (8)
10 Web designer picked primarily into a team leading in research (6)SPIDER
12 I don't fume at others (9)
13 Mountain place sounding like 8 (5)
14 Remains a girl that doesn't keep time (5)
17 Magazine seller's recently-acquired small place (9)NEWSSTAND
19 Adding together and recapping (7,2)SUMMING UP
22 Scheme to avoid (5) DODGE
23 Clearly admitted, orally (5)
24 Understanding of war in a sense that is different (9)
27 Team consumed by anger, upset with a drink (6)
28 Dull edge of player's old hat (8)
29 Spoil lawyer's dirty game (6)
30 Freezing point begins here (4,4)

Down
1 Creases removed completely, basically after applying special powders (9)
2 Cloth many Londoners wear (5)
3 Supporter, one with a broad smile (1-4) I-BEAM
4 After the end of wedding, girl's family in a pickle (7)
6 “Awed by setter”, reports editor (9)
7 Uncover Nehru and daughter's top secret (9)
8 Mysterious English lake (5) EERIE
11 Design department coming up (4)
15 Movement of my limbs so badly affected (9) SYMBOLISM
16 Swim and in the end, fish, for long (9)
18 In this German town, mostly doctors go around in black tie! (5,4)
20 Indian godman without a bit of dignity or a hint of morality (4)GOAN
21 Team's project extremely boring (7)
23 Change seen in guys after a date (5)
25 Bowler has no right to bend this (5) ELBOW
26 Oily thing resulting from fuel emission (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Asian got mugged in this city (8)SANTIAGO
5 Fine home in silent neighbourhood (6)
9 Happy about top protection given to first lady! (8)
10 Web designer picked primarily into a team leading in research (6)SPIDER
12 I don't fume at others (9)
13 Mountain place sounding like 8 (5)
14 Remains a girl that doesn't keep time (5)
17 Magazine seller's recently-acquired small place (9)NEWSSTAND
19 Adding together and recapping (7,2)SUMMING UP
22 Scheme to avoid (5) DODGE
23 Clearly admitted, orally (5)
24 Understanding of war in a sense that is different (9)
27 Team consumed by anger, upset with a drink (6)
28 Dull edge of player's old hat (8)
29 Spoil lawyer's dirty game (6) DAMAGE
30 Freezing point begins here (4,4)

Down
1 Creases removed completely, basically after applying special powders (9)
2 Cloth many Londoners wear (5) NYLON
3 Supporter, one with a broad smile (1-4) I-BEAM
4 After the end of wedding, girl's family in a pickle (7) GHERKIN
6 “Awed by setter”, reports editor (9)
7 Uncover Nehru and daughter's top secret (9) UNDERHAND
8 Mysterious English lake (5) EERIE
11 Design department coming up (4) DRAW
15 Movement of my limbs so badly affected (9) SYMBOLISM
16 Swim and in the end, fish, for long (9)
18 In this German town, mostly doctors go around in black tie! (5,4)
20 Indian godman without a bit of dignity or a hint of morality (4)GOAN
21 Team's project extremely boring (7)
23 Change seen in guys after a date (5)
25 Bowler has no right to bend this (5) ELBOW
26 Oily thing resulting from fuel emission (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Asian got mugged in this city (8)SANTIAGO
5 Fine home in silent neighbourhood (6)MINUTE
9 Happy about top protection given to first lady! (8)RELIEVED
10 Web designer picked primarily into a team leading in research (6)SPIDER
12 I don't fume at others (9)NONSMOKER
13 Mountain place sounding like 8 (5)EYRIE
14 Remains a girl that doesn't keep time (5)LASTS
17 Magazine seller's recently-acquired small place (9)NEWSSTAND
19 Adding together and recapping (7,2)SUMMING UP
22 Scheme to avoid (5) DODGE
23 Clearly admitted, orally (5)ALOUD
24 Understanding of war in a sense that is different (9)AWARENESS
27 Team consumed by anger, upset with a drink (6)ELIXIR
28 Dull edge of player's old hat (8)SOMBRERO
29 Spoil lawyer's dirty game (6) DAMAGE
30 Freezing point begins here (4,4)SNOW LINE

Down
1 Creases removed completely, basically after applying special powders (9)SPRINKLES
2 Cloth many Londoners wear (5) NYLON
3 Supporter, one with a broad smile (1-4) I-BEAM
4 After the end of wedding, girl's family in a pickle (7) GHERKIN
6 “Awed by setter”, reports editor (9)IMPRESSED
7 Uncover Nehru and daughter's top secret (9) UNDERHAND
8 Mysterious English lake (5) EERIE
11 Design department coming up (4) DRAW
15 Movement of my limbs so badly affected (9) SYMBOLISM
16 Swim and in the end, fish, for long (9)SPINDLING
18 In this German town, mostly doctors go around in black tie! (5,4)DRESS CODE
20 Indian godman without a bit of dignity or a hint of morality (4)GOAN
21 Team's project extremely boring (7)PLATOON
23 Change seen in guys after a date (5)AMEND
25 Bowler has no right to bend this (5) ELBOW
26 Oily thing resulting from fuel emission (5)ELEMI

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Wasting new leader enters team when guilty last leader leaves (11) SQUANDERING
9 Talk to boyfriend starting off from house (7) CHATEAU
10 Hood of armour initially protected from fight (6) CALASH
11 Trims extra from front to back (5) PARES
12 Lethargy of monkey protecting ring (7) LANGUOR
15 Supreme beings extract ring from merchandise (4)
16 Queasily put right uneasy soul (10)
18 Sell to the highest bidder the torn tunic of oaf (7,3)
20 Indian woman returns from Asian country (4)
23 Almost call couple of Romans in artificial environment (2,5)
24 When epics are the same when seen either way (5)
26 Batman becomes tiny! (6)
27 Partridge found in Argentina mountains (7)
28 Underground air turbulence at administrative department (11)

Down
2 Queen relaxed the sick (6)
3 Not right to quarrel in fit of shivering (4)
4 Allow public access to tutorial in worship (10)
5 Couple linger in a place of faith (8)
6 Number of goods in kitchen initially lacking algae (7)
7 Whipping boy beaten up atop cages (9)
8 Religious accountant looking back frightened (6)
13 Roman adult broke set of washing machines? (10)
14 Aims my gun by mistake at the lyceum (9)
17 Evil chief scientist beheads priest (8)
19 The left leave the meeting depressed (7)
21 Government, for instance, put into frost (6)
22 Odd Russian monarch embraces ballad of Mozambique group (6)
25 Russian monarch sent back wise man, became a celebrity (4)

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[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Wasting new leader enters team when guilty last leader leaves (11) SQUANDERING
9 Talk to boyfriend starting off from house (7) CHATEAU
10 Hood of armour initially protected from fight (6) CALASH
11 Trims extra from front to back (5) PARES
12 Lethargy of monkey protecting ring (7) LANGUOR
15 Supreme beings extract ring from merchandise (4)GODS
16 Queasily put right uneasy soul (10)
18 Sell to the highest bidder the torn tunic of oaf (7,3)
20 Indian woman returns from Asian country (4)IRAN
23 Almost call couple of Romans in artificial environment (2,5)
24 When epics are the same when seen either way (5)SAGAS
26 Batman becomes tiny! (6)
27 Partridge found in Argentina mountains (7)
28 Underground air turbulence at administrative department (11)

Down
2 Queen relaxed the sick (6)
3 Not right to quarrel in fit of shivering (4)AGUE
4 Allow public access to tutorial in worship (10)
5 Couple linger in a place of faith (8)
6 Number of goods in kitchen initially lacking algae (7)
7 Whipping boy beaten up atop cages (9)SCAPEGOAT
8 Religious accountant looking back frightened (6)
13 Roman adult broke set of washing machines? (10)
14 Aims my gun by mistake at the lyceum (9)
17 Evil chief scientist beheads priest (8)
19 The left leave the meeting depressed (7)
21 Government, for instance, put into frost (6)
22 Odd Russian monarch embraces ballad of Mozambique group (6)
25 Russian monarch sent back wise man, became a celebrity (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Wasting new leader enters team when guilty last leader leaves (11) SQUANDERING
9 Talk to boyfriend starting off from house (7) CHATEAU
10 Hood of armour initially protected from fight (6) CALASH
11 Trims extra from front to back (5) PARES
12 Lethargy of monkey protecting ring (7) LANGUOR
15 Supreme beings extract ring from merchandise (4)
16 Queasily put right uneasy soul (10)
18 Sell to the highest bidder the torn tunic of oaf (7,3)
20 Indian woman returns from Asian country (4)
23 Almost call couple of Romans in artificial environment (2,5)
24 When epics are the same when seen either way (5)
26 Batman becomes tiny! (6)
27 Partridge found in Argentina mountains (7)
28 Underground air turbulence at administrative department (11)

Down
2 Queen relaxed the sick (6) QUEASY
3 Not right to quarrel in fit of shivering (4)
4 Allow public access to tutorial in worship (10)
5 Couple linger in a place of faith (8) RELIGION
6 Number of goods in kitchen initially lacking algae (7) NOSTOCS
7 Whipping boy beaten up atop cages (9) SCAPEGOAT
8 Religious accountant looking back frightened (6) SACRED
13 Roman adult broke set of washing machines? (10)
14 Aims my gun by mistake at the lyceum (9)
17 Evil chief scientist beheads priest (8)
19 The left leave the meeting depressed (7)
21 Government, for instance, put into frost (6)
22 Odd Russian monarch embraces ballad of Mozambique group (6)
25 Russian monarch sent back wise man, became a celebrity (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Wasting new leader enters team when guilty last leader leaves (11) SQUANDERING
9 Talk to boyfriend starting off from house (7) CHATEAU
10 Hood of armour initially protected from fight (6) CALASH
11 Trims extra from front to back (5) PARES
12 Lethargy of monkey protecting ring (7) LANGUOR
15 Supreme beings extract ring from merchandise (4)
16 Queasily put right uneasy soul (10) NAUSEOUSLY
18 Sell to the highest bidder the torn tunic of oaf (7,3) AUCTION OFF
20 Indian woman returns from Asian country (4)
23 Almost call couple of Romans in artificial environment (2,5)
24 When epics are the same when seen either way (5)
26 Batman becomes tiny! (6) BANTAM
27 Partridge found in Argentina mountains (7)
28 Underground air turbulence at administrative department (11)

Down
2 Queen relaxed the sick (6) QUEASY
3 Not right to quarrel in fit of shivering (4)
4 Allow public access to tutorial in worship (10)
5 Couple linger in a place of faith (8) RELIGION
6 Number of goods in kitchen initially lacking algae (7) NOSTOCS
7 Whipping boy beaten up atop cages (9) SCAPEGOAT
8 Religious accountant looking back frightened (6) SACRED
13 Roman adult broke set of washing machines? (10) LAUNDROMAT
14 Aims my gun by mistake at the lyceum (9)
17 Evil chief scientist beheads priest (8) SINISTER
19 The left leave the meeting depressed (7)
21 Government, for instance, put into frost (6)
22 Odd Russian monarch embraces ballad of Mozambique group (6)
25 Russian monarch sent back wise man, became a celebrity (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Wasting new leader enters team when guilty last leader leaves (11) SQUANDERING
9 Talk to boyfriend starting off from house (7) CHATEAU
10 Hood of armour initially protected from fight (6) CALASH
11 Trims extra from front to back (5) PARES
12 Lethargy of monkey protecting ring (7) LANGUOR
15 Supreme beings extract ring from merchandise (4)
16 Queasily put right uneasy soul (10) NAUSEOUSLY
18 Sell to the highest bidder the torn tunic of oaf (7,3) AUCTION OFF
20 Indian woman returns from Asian country (4)
23 Almost call couple of Romans in artificial environment (2,5)
24 When epics are the same when seen either way (5) SAGAS
26 Batman becomes tiny! (6) BANTAM
27 Partridge found in Argentina mountains (7) TINAMOU
28 Underground air turbulence at administrative department (11)

Down
2 Queen relaxed the sick (6) QUEASY
3 Not right to quarrel in fit of shivering (4) AGUE
4 Allow public access to tutorial in worship (10)
5 Couple linger in a place of faith (8) RELIGION
6 Number of goods in kitchen initially lacking algae (7) NOSTOCS
7 Whipping boy beaten up atop cages (9) SCAPEGOAT
8 Religious accountant looking back frightened (6) SACRED
13 Roman adult broke set of washing machines? (10) LAUNDROMAT
14 Aims my gun by mistake at the lyceum (9) GYMNASIUM
17 Evil chief scientist beheads priest (8) SINISTER
19 The left leave the meeting depressed (7)
21 Government, for instance, put into frost (6)
22 Odd Russian monarch embraces ballad of Mozambique group (6)
25 Russian monarch sent back wise man, became a celebrity (4) STAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Wasting new leader enters team when guilty last leader leaves (11) SQUANDERING
9 Talk to boyfriend starting off from house (7) CHATEAU
10 Hood of armour initially protected from fight (6) CALASH
11 Trims extra from front to back (5) PARES
12 Lethargy of monkey protecting ring (7) LANGUOR
15 Supreme beings extract ring from merchandise (4)GODS
16 Queasily put right uneasy soul (10) NAUSEOUSLY
18 Sell to the highest bidder the torn tunic of oaf (7,3) AUCTION OFF
20 Indian woman returns from Asian country (4)IRAN
23 Almost call couple of Romans in artificial environment (2,5)IN VITRO
24 When epics are the same when seen either way (5) SAGAS
26 Batman becomes tiny! (6) BANTAM
27 Partridge found in Argentina mountains (7) TINAMOU
28 Underground air turbulence at administrative department (11)SECRETARIAT

Down
2 Queen relaxed the sick (6) QUEASY
3 Not right to quarrel in fit of shivering (4) AGUE
4 Allow public access to tutorial in worship (10)DECLASSIFY
5 Couple linger in a place of faith (8) RELIGION
6 Number of goods in kitchen initially lacking algae (7) NOSTOCS
7 Whipping boy beaten up atop cages (9) SCAPEGOAT
8 Religious accountant looking back frightened (6) SACRED
13 Roman adult broke set of washing machines? (10) LAUNDROMAT
14 Aims my gun by mistake at the lyceum (9) GYMNASIUM
17 Evil chief scientist beheads priest (8) SINISTER
19 The left leave the meeting depressed (7)CONCAVE
21 Government, for instance, put into frost (6)REGIME
22 Odd Russian monarch embraces ballad of Mozambique group (6)TSONGA
25 Russian monarch sent back wise man, became a celebrity (4) STAR

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Try accompanying date (2,4)
4 Odd holding new church's extinguisher (8)
10 Breadth of mammoth's head (9)
11 Ruler's backing in half of Zambia (5)
12 Bull's skin missing some heterocyclic compound (5)
13 Entrance inside a royal monument (9)
14 Calls to discard error (5,2)
16 Sum and carry (4)
19 Coffee bar in arabica festival (4)
21 No cut of meat over lunchtime dish (7)
24 Evil monster at first surrounded England's capital (9)
25 One Indian queen? She is from Persia (5)
26 Reportedly you love scrambled egg (5)
27 Chip found on both sides of an antelope of a Nordic country (9)
28 Authorized to be called (8)
29 Power to take peer's treasures (6)

Down
1 Good clan can become a source a great wealth (8)
2 Spies raised kitty for spouse of dead soldier (3,5)
3 Some sunbathe readily in that place (5)
5 Improving advantage of nouveau riche (7)
6 American unit trained men to earn (9)
7 Laugh at high pitched sound made for persecuting a freshman (6)
8 Comment about old currency (6)
9 A month to sack a plateau (6) DECCAN
15 Hangs around in street with most number of celebrities (9) STARRIEST
17 Harm to the French and the German brigand (8) MARAUDER
18 Plant vaccine is about to be taken by us (8) HIBISCUS
20 Bed bite suffered in period of receding water (3,4) EBBTIDE
21 Pester an animal (6)
22 Absolved quiet tramp (6)
23 Notice solely to conform (6)
25 Animal inside that is angry (5)

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[sandhya.p61]

Hyderabad special :)

Across
1 Try accompanying date (2,4)
4 Odd holding new church's extinguisher (8)
10 Breadth of mammoth's head (9)
11 Ruler's backing in half of Zambia (5) NIZAM
12 Bull's skin missing some heterocyclic compound (5)
13 Entrance inside a royal monument (9) CHARMINAR
14 Calls to discard error (5,2)
16 Sum and carry (4)
19 Coffee bar in arabica festival (4)
21 No cut of meat over lunchtime dish (7) BIRYANI
24 Evil monster at first surrounded England's capital (9) HYDERABAD
25 One Indian queen? She is from Persia (5)
26 Reportedly you love scrambled egg (5)
27 Chip found on both sides of an antelope of a Nordic country (9)
28 Authorized to be called (8)
29 Power to take peer's treasures (6) PEARLS

Down
1 Good clan can become a source a great wealth (8)
2 Spies raised kitty for spouse of dead soldier (3,5)
3 Some sunbathe readily in that place (5)
5 Improving advantage of nouveau riche (7)
6 American unit trained men to earn (9)
7 Laugh at high pitched sound made for persecuting a freshman (6)
8 Comment about old currency (6)
9 A month to sack a plateau (6) DECCAN
15 Hangs around in street with most number of celebrities (9) STARRIEST
17 Harm to the French and the German brigand (8) MARAUDER
18 Plant vaccine is about to be taken by us (8) HIBISCUS
20 Bed bite suffered in period of receding water (3,4) EBBTIDE
21 Pester an animal (6)
22 Absolved quiet tramp (6)
23 Notice solely to conform (6)
25 Animal inside that is angry (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Try accompanying date (2,4)
4 Odd holding new church's extinguisher (8)
10 Breadth of mammoth's head (9)
11 Ruler's backing in half of Zambia (5) NIZAM
12 Bull's skin missing some heterocyclic compound (5)
13 Entrance inside a royal monument (9) CHARMINAR
14 Calls to discard error (5,2)
16 Sum and carry (4)
19 Coffee bar in arabica festival (4)CAFE
21 No cut of meat over lunchtime dish (7) BIRYANI
24 Evil monster at first surrounded England's capital (9) HYDERABAD
25 One Indian queen? She is from Persia (5)IRANI
26 Reportedly you love scrambled egg (5)
27 Chip found on both sides of an antelope of a Nordic country (9)
28 Authorized to be called (8)
29 Power to take peer's treasures (6) PEARLS

Down
1 Good clan can become a source a great wealth (8)GOLCONDA
2 Spies raised kitty for spouse of dead soldier (3,5)
3 Some sunbathe readily in that place (5)THERE
5 Improving advantage of nouveau riche (7)
6 American unit trained men to earn (9)
7 Laugh at high pitched sound made for persecuting a freshman (6)
8 Comment about old currency (6)REMARK
9 A month to sack a plateau (6) DECCAN
15 Hangs around in street with most number of celebrities (9) STARRIEST
17 Harm to the French and the German brigand (8) MARAUDER
18 Plant vaccine is about to be taken by us (8) HIBISCUS
20 Bed bite suffered in period of receding water (3,4) EBBTIDE
21 Pester an animal (6)
22 Absolved quiet tramp (6)
23 Notice solely to conform (6)
25 Animal inside that is angry (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Try accompanying date (2,4) GO WITH
4 Odd holding new church's extinguisher (8)
10 Breadth of mammoth's head (9) LARGENESS
11 Ruler's backing in half of Zambia (5) NIZAM
12 Bull's skin missing some heterocyclic compound (5) OXIDE
13 Entrance inside a royal monument (9) CHARMINAR
14 Calls to discard error (5,2)
16 Sum and carry (4)
19 Coffee bar in arabica festival (4)CAFE
21 No cut of meat over lunchtime dish (7) BIRYANI
24 Evil monster at first surrounded England's capital (9) HYDERABAD
25 One Indian queen? She is from Persia (5)IRANI
26 Reportedly you love scrambled egg (5)
27 Chip found on both sides of an antelope of a Nordic country (9)
28 Authorized to be called (8) ENTITLED
29 Power to take peer's treasures (6) PEARLS

Down
1 Good clan can become a source a great wealth (8)GOLCONDA
2 Spies raised kitty for spouse of dead soldier (3,5) WAR WIDOW
3 Some sunbathe readily in that place (5)THERE
5 Improving advantage of nouveau riche (7)
6 American unit trained men to earn (9)
7 Laugh at high pitched sound made for persecuting a freshman (6)
8 Comment about old currency (6)REMARK
9 A month to sack a plateau (6) DECCAN
15 Hangs around in street with most number of celebrities (9) STARRIEST
17 Harm to the French and the German brigand (8) MARAUDER
18 Plant vaccine is about to be taken by us (8) HIBISCUS
20 Bed bite suffered in period of receding water (3,4) EBBTIDE
21 Pester an animal (6)
22 Absolved quiet tramp (6)
23 Notice solely to conform (6)
25 Animal inside that is angry (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Try accompanying date (2,4) GO WITH
4 Odd holding new church's extinguisher (8)QUENCHER
10 Breadth of mammoth's head (9) LARGENESS
11 Ruler's backing in half of Zambia (5) NIZAM
12 Bull's skin missing some heterocyclic compound (5) OXIDE
13 Entrance inside a royal monument (9) CHARMINAR
14 Calls to discard error (5,2)DROPS IN
16 Sum and carry (4)DOTE
19 Coffee bar in arabica festival (4)CAFE
21 No cut of meat over lunchtime dish (7) BIRYANI
24 Evil monster at first surrounded England's capital (9) HYDERABAD
25 One Indian queen? She is from Persia (5)IRANI
26 Reportedly you love scrambled egg (5)OVULE
27 Chip found on both sides of an antelope of a Nordic country (9)ICELANDIC
28 Authorized to be called (8) ENTITLED
29 Power to take peer's treasures (6) PEARLS

Down
1 Good clan can become a source a great wealth (8)GOLCONDA
2 Spies raised kitty for spouse of dead soldier (3,5) WAR WIDOW
3 Some sunbathe readily in that place (5)THERE
5 Improving advantage of nouveau riche (7)UPSTART
6 American unit trained men to earn (9)NANOMETER
7 Laugh at high pitched sound made for persecuting a freshman (6)HAZING
8 Comment about old currency (6)REMARK
9 A month to sack a plateau (6) DECCAN
15 Hangs around in street with most number of celebrities (9) STARRIEST
17 Harm to the French and the German brigand (8) MARAUDER
18 Plant vaccine is about to be taken by us (8) HIBISCUS
20 Bed bite suffered in period of receding water (3,4) EBBTIDE
21 Pester an animal (6)BADGER
22 Absolved quiet tramp (6)SHROVE
23 Notice solely to conform (6)ADJUST
25 Animal inside that is angry (5)IRATE

:clap::clap::clap: An interesting pangram on Hyderabad!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Appropriate greeting card (6)
8 Unfinished, badly built housing area is publicised (8)
9 Extremely faithful male lover carrying a torch (8)
10 Giants originally, finally lost for good (6)
11 Representative of a man (5)
12 Equanimity or a measure of acidity on getting married? (6)
14 Delaying actions in part, or wavering (15)
17 Miss Tina acting in serial from next episode (6)
18 Twists, fighting against limits of physics (5)
22 Dish to cook at short notice, a simple bread dish (6)
23 Breathe in when angry to maintain poise (8)
24 Precious element, a metal essentially, in highly valued rings (8)
25 Winning sympathy, becomes arrogant (6)

Down
1 Rural folk poorly buried in makeshift graves (9)
2 Empty gun holding bullets perhaps? Nonsense! (6)
3 Lofted edge from crease caught by slip (5)
4 All the gods displaying power other than one (8)
5 Continued to hold part-time worker in disdain (8)
6 Slight in speech conveying mock attack (5)
8 Feverish from that bug, he died (6,3,4)
13 Photoshopped, thanks to controversial issue (3,6)
15 Victim unconcerned at first, tense with anxiety in the end (8) CASUALTY
16 Familiarise Bill with one described as being new to town (8) ACQUAINT
19 Precipitate or salt showing up in sides of retort (6) ABRUPT
20 Moving up close to enemy lines, captures American chopper quite casually (5) LAXLY
21 Go on son, pull a face (5) SPOUT

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11177/article6360354.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Appropriate greeting card (6)
8 Unfinished, badly built housing area is publicised (8)
9 Extremely faithful male lover carrying a torch (8)
10 Giants originally, finally lost for good (6)TITANS
11 Representative of a man (5)
12 Equanimity or a measure of acidity on getting married? (6)
14 Delaying actions in part, or wavering (15) PROCRASTINATION
17 Miss Tina acting in serial from next episode (6) SEQUEL
18 Twists, fighting against limits of physics (5)
22 Dish to cook at short notice, a simple bread dish (6)
23 Breathe in when angry to maintain poise (8)
24 Precious element, a metal essentially, in highly valued rings (8)
25 Winning sympathy, becomes arrogant (6)

Down
1 Rural folk poorly buried in makeshift graves (9)
2 Empty gun holding bullets perhaps? Nonsense! (6)
3 Lofted edge from crease caught by slip (5)
4 All the gods displaying power other than one (8)
5 Continued to hold part-time worker in disdain (8)
6 Slight in speech conveying mock attack (5)
8 Feverish from that bug, he died (6,3,4) BOUGHT THE FARM
13 Photoshopped, thanks to controversial issue (3,6) HOT POTATO
15 Victim unconcerned at first, tense with anxiety in the end (8) CASUALTY
16 Familiarise Bill with one described as being new to town (8) ACQUAINT
19 Precipitate or salt showing up in sides of retort (6) ABRUPT
20 Moving up close to enemy lines, captures American chopper quite casually (5) LAXLY
21 Go on son, pull a face (5) SPOUT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Appropriate greeting card (6)
8 Unfinished, badly built housing area is publicised (8)
9 Extremely faithful male lover carrying a torch (8)
10 Giants originally, finally lost for good (6)TITANS
11 Representative of a man (5)AGENT
12 Equanimity or a measure of acidity on getting married? (6)
14 Delaying actions in part, or wavering (15)PROCRASTINATION
17 Miss Tina acting in serial from next episode (6)SEQUEL
18 Twists, fighting against limits of physics (5)
22 Dish to cook at short notice, a simple bread dish (6)
23 Breathe in when angry to maintain poise (8)ASPIRATE
24 Precious element, a metal essentially, in highly valued rings (8)PLATINUM
25 Winning sympathy, becomes arrogant (6)

Down
1 Rural folk poorly buried in makeshift graves (9)VILLAGERS
2 Empty gun holding bullets perhaps? Nonsense! (6)
3 Lofted edge from crease caught by slip (5)
4 All the gods displaying power other than one (8)
5 Continued to hold part-time worker in disdain (8)CONTEMPT
6 Slight in speech conveying mock attack (5)
8 Feverish from that bug, he died (6,3,4)BOUGHT THE FARM
13 Photoshopped, thanks to controversial issue (3,6)HOT POTATO
15 Victim unconcerned at first, tense with anxiety in the end (8) CASUALTY
16 Familiarise Bill with one described as being new to town (8) ACQUAINT
19 Precipitate or salt showing up in sides of retort (6) ABRUPT
20 Moving up close to enemy lines, captures American chopper quite casually (5) LAXLY
21 Go on son, pull a face (5) SPOUT

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Appropriate greeting card (6) HIJACK
8 Unfinished, badly built housing area is publicised (8)
9 Extremely faithful male lover carrying a torch (8) FLAMBEAU
10 Giants originally, finally lost for good (6)TITANS
11 Representative of a man (5)AGENT
12 Equanimity or a measure of acidity on getting married? (6) PHLEGM
14 Delaying actions in part, or wavering (15)PROCRASTINATION
17 Miss Tina acting in serial from next episode (6)SEQUEL
18 Twists, fighting against limits of physics (5)
22 Dish to cook at short notice, a simple bread dish (6) PANADA
23 Breathe in when angry to maintain poise (8)ASPIRATE
24 Precious element, a metal essentially, in highly valued rings (8)PLATINUM
25 Winning sympathy, becomes arrogant (6)

Down
1 Rural folk poorly buried in makeshift graves (9)VILLAGERS
2 Empty gun holding bullets perhaps? Nonsense! (6) GAMMON
3 Lofted edge from crease caught by slip (5)
4 All the gods displaying power other than one (8)
5 Continued to hold part-time worker in disdain (8)CONTEMPT
6 Slight in speech conveying mock attack (5)
8 Feverish from that bug, he died (6,3,4)BOUGHT THE FARM
13 Photoshopped, thanks to controversial issue (3,6)HOT POTATO
15 Victim unconcerned at first, tense with anxiety in the end (8) CASUALTY
16 Familiarise Bill with one described as being new to town (8) ACQUAINT
19 Precipitate or salt showing up in sides of retort (6) ABRUPT
20 Moving up close to enemy lines, captures American chopper quite casually (5) LAXLY
21 Go on son, pull a face (5) SPOUT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Appropriate greeting card (6) HIJACK
8 Unfinished, badly built housing area is publicised (8)BLAZONED
9 Extremely faithful male lover carrying a torch (8) FLAMBEAU
10 Giants originally, finally lost for good (6)TITANS
11 Representative of a man (5)AGENT
12 Equanimity or a measure of acidity on getting married? (6) PHLEGM
14 Delaying actions in part, or wavering (15)PROCRASTINATION
17 Miss Tina acting in serial from next episode (6)SEQUEL
18 Twists, fighting against limits of physics (5)WARPS
22 Dish to cook at short notice, a simple bread dish (6) PANADA
23 Breathe in when angry to maintain poise (8)ASPIRATE
24 Precious element, a metal essentially, in highly valued rings (8)PLATINUM
25 Winning sympathy, becomes arrogant (6)UPPITY

Down
1 Rural folk poorly buried in makeshift graves (9)VILLAGERS
2 Empty gun holding bullets perhaps? Nonsense! (6) GAMMON
3 Lofted edge from crease caught by slip (5)SKIED
4 All the gods displaying power other than one (8)PANTHEON
5 Continued to hold part-time worker in disdain (8)CONTEMPT
6 Slight in speech conveying mock attack (5)FEINT
8 Feverish from that bug, he died (6,3,4)BOUGHT THE FARM
13 Photoshopped, thanks to controversial issue (3,6)HOT POTATO
15 Victim unconcerned at first, tense with anxiety in the end (8) CASUALTY
16 Familiarise Bill with one described as being new to town (8) ACQUAINT
19 Precipitate or salt showing up in sides of retort (6) ABRUPT
20 Moving up close to enemy lines, captures American chopper quite casually (5) LAXLY
21 Go on son, pull a face (5) SPOUT

:clap::clap::clap: A brilliant pangram!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Vulnerable at home? See about vicious mongrel (8) INSECURE
5 Harry’s after drink for pet (6) LAPDOG
10 Rim round gold dish (5) PILAU
11 Spanish general sent over duck and partridge (9) FRANCOLIN
12 Male, one leaving Parisian shopgirl in alcove (7) DINETTE
13 Get better insurance on real estate, initially (7)
15 Slight quake - metro rather damaged (5,6)
16 Soup dish taken by British boiling hot (6,5)
21 Bread taken around beginning of Lent (7)
22 Strange thing is perception (7)
23 Stress almost good for subordinate (9)
25 Snare wild one, so (5)
26 Composition from Strauss on a tape (6)
27 Calmed, took off to collect vegetables (8)

Down
1 Editor supporting one politician over energy check (6)
2 Peace slogan in lodge, since lines altered (7,2,6)
3 ‘Stub’ - no clue for it, cryptically (11)
4 Breathe new life into slave throttled by her on the way up (7)
6 Curved path in marchlands (3)
7 Carry out what is required? It could be the lorry driver’s job to do this (7,3,5)
8 Information on tax for privileged classes (6)
9 Cleaner river in France (6)
14 Gumption shown in House seen in a new light (6,5)
17 Outspoken Shaw play, abridged (6)
18 Round in bar taken over to rear (5,2)
19 Matters for discussion in publications (6)
20 Go to a nurse about start of treatment (6)
24 Deserter, sailor, capsized (3)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2825/article6818409.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Vulnerable at home? See about vicious mongrel (8) INSECURE
5 Harry’s after drink for pet (6) LAPDOG
10 Rim round gold dish (5) PILAU
11 Spanish general sent over duck and partridge (9) FRANCOLIN
12 Male, one leaving Parisian shopgirl in alcove (7) DINETTE
13 Get better insurance on real estate, initially (7)
15 Slight quake - metro rather damaged (5,6)
16 Soup dish taken by British boiling hot (6,5)
21 Bread taken around beginning of Lent (7)
22 Strange thing is perception (7)
23 Stress almost good for subordinate (9)
25 Snare wild one, so (5)
26 Composition from Strauss on a tape (6)
27 Calmed, took off to collect vegetables (8)

Down
1 Editor supporting one politician over energy check (6) IMPEDE
2 Peace slogan in lodge, since lines altered (7,2,6) SILENCE IS GOLDEN
3 ‘Stub’ - no clue for it, cryptically (11) COUNTERFOIL
4 Breathe new life into slave throttled by her on the way up (7) REFRESH
6 Curved path in marchlands (3)
7 Carry out what is required? It could be the lorry driver’s job to do this (7,3,5) DELIVER THE GOODS
8 Information on tax for privileged classes (6)
9 Cleaner river in France (6)
14 Gumption shown in House seen in a new light (6,5)
17 Outspoken Shaw play, abridged (6)
18 Round in bar taken over to rear (5,2)
19 Matters for discussion in publications (6)
20 Go to a nurse about start of treatment (6)
24 Deserter, sailor, capsized (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Vulnerable at home? See about vicious mongrel (8) INSECURE
5 Harry’s after drink for pet (6) LAPDOG
10 Rim round gold dish (5) PILAU
11 Spanish general sent over duck and partridge (9) FRANCOLIN
12 Male, one leaving Parisian shopgirl in alcove (7) DINETTE
13 Get better insurance on real estate, initially (7)
15 Slight quake - metro rather damaged (5,6)EARTH TREMOR
16 Soup dish taken by British boiling hot (6,5)
21 Bread taken around beginning of Lent (7)
22 Strange thing is perception (7)
23 Stress almost good for subordinate (9)UNDERLING
25 Snare wild one, so (5)NOOSE
26 Composition from Strauss on a tape (6)SONATA
27 Calmed, took off to collect vegetables (8)

Down
1 Editor supporting one politician over energy check (6) IMPEDE
2 Peace slogan in lodge, since lines altered (7,2,6) SILENCE IS GOLDEN
3 ‘Stub’ - no clue for it, cryptically (11) COUNTERFOIL
4 Breathe new life into slave throttled by her on the way up (7) REFRESH
6 Curved path in marchlands (3)
7 Carry out what is required? It could be the lorry driver’s job to do this (7,3,5) DELIVER THE GOODS
8 Information on tax for privileged classes (6)
9 Cleaner river in France (6)
14 Gumption shown in House seen in a new light (6,5)
17 Outspoken Shaw play, abridged (6)
18 Round in bar taken over to rear (5,2)
19 Matters for discussion in publications (6)ISSUES
20 Go to a nurse about start of treatment (6)
24 Deserter, sailor, capsized (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Vulnerable at home? See about vicious mongrel (8) INSECURE
5 Harry’s after drink for pet (6) LAPDOG
10 Rim round gold dish (5) PILAU
11 Spanish general sent over duck and partridge (9) FRANCOLIN
12 Male, one leaving Parisian shopgirl in alcove (7) DINETTE
13 Get better insurance on real estate, initially (7)RECOVER
15 Slight quake - metro rather damaged (5,6)EARTH TREMOR
16 Soup dish taken by British boiling hot (6,5)SCOTCH BROTH
21 Bread taken around beginning of Lent (7)STOLLEN
22 Strange thing is perception (7)INSIGHT
23 Stress almost good for subordinate (9)UNDERLING
25 Snare wild one, so (5)NOOSE
26 Composition from Strauss on a tape (6)SONATA
27 Calmed, took off to collect vegetables (8)APPEASED

Down
1 Editor supporting one politician over energy check (6) IMPEDE
2 Peace slogan in lodge, since lines altered (7,2,6) SILENCE IS GOLDEN
3 ‘Stub’ - no clue for it, cryptically (11) COUNTERFOIL
4 Breathe new life into slave throttled by her on the way up (7) REFRESH
6 Curved path in marchlands (3)ARC
7 Carry out what is required? It could be the lorry driver’s job to do this (7,3,5) DELIVER THE GOODS
8 Information on tax for privileged classes (6)GENTRY
9 Cleaner river in France (6)FAIRER
14 Gumption shown in House seen in a new light (6,5)COMMON SENSE
17 Outspoken Shaw play, abridged (6)CANDID
18 Round in bar taken over to rear (5,2)BRING UP
19 Matters for discussion in publications (6)ISSUES
20 Go to a nurse about start of treatment (6)ATTEND
24 Deserter, sailor, capsized (3)RAT

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 King in martial arts suit replayed an African fetish (3-3)
8 Simple tea placed before a clergyman (8)
9 Legislator as a rule, lying before God (8)
10 Mother's request for rich fabric (6)
11 Governor's first act of robbery (5)
12 Madam's shady reason (6)
14 Treating it when moist, acne shrinks (3,2,5,5)
17 Most uncommon finding a radical in balance (6)
18 Strange condition, being retired before retiring (5)
22 Oriental way of working's long disputed (6)
23 Completely exposed at fitting (8)
24 Modern attitude for example (8)
25 Substituting force for pressure in problem, solve for variable (6)

Down
1 & 20 Dn. Chance to get level place, being neither up nor down here (5-4,5)
2 A leg, while referring to small lizards (6)
3 Jonah's reported dodges (5)
4 Good-looking man gets part (8)
5 Right, earlier term for graphite (8)
6 Get up around noon to wash (5)
8 Cannot revise, ultimately precluded changes (6,2,5)
13 Having played Hamlet over time, he is in a leading role (2,3,4)
15 Cook in boiling water (8)
16 Fighter possibly starting to worry over extent of land-grabbing scheme (8)
19 Folly of kind widow, coy at times (6)
20 See 1 Dn.
21 Stick to man (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11300/article6815008.ece?widget-art=four-rel

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 King in martial arts suit replayed an African fetish (3-3)
8 Simple tea placed before a clergyman (8) CHAPLAIN
9 Legislator as a rule, lying before God (8)
10 Mother's request for rich fabric (6) DAMASK
11 Governor's first act of robbery (5)
12 Madam's shady reason (6)
14 Treating it when moist, acne shrinks (3,2,5,5)
17 Most uncommon finding a radical in balance (6)
18 Strange condition, being retired before retiring (5)
22 Oriental way of working's long disputed (6)
23 Completely exposed at fitting (8)
24 Modern attitude for example (8)
25 Substituting force for pressure in problem, solve for variable (6)

Down
1 & 20 Dn. Chance to get level place, being neither up nor down here (5-4,5)
2 A leg, while referring to small lizards (6)
3 Jonah's reported dodges (5)
4 Good-looking man gets part (8) HANDSOME
5 Right, earlier term for graphite (8) PLUMBAGO
6 Get up around noon to wash (5) RINSE
8 Cannot revise, ultimately precluded changes (6,2,5)
13 Having played Hamlet over time, he is in a leading role (2,3,4)
15 Cook in boiling water (8)
16 Fighter possibly starting to worry over extent of land-grabbing scheme (8)
19 Folly of kind widow, coy at times (6)
20 See 1 Dn.
21 Stick to man (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 King in martial arts suit replayed an African fetish (3-3)
8 Simple tea placed before a clergyman (8) CHAPLAIN
9 Legislator as a rule, lying before God (8)
10 Mother's request for rich fabric (6) DAMASK
11 Governor's first act of robbery (5) HEIST
12 Madam's shady reason (6) SENORA
14 Treating it when moist, acne shrinks (3,2,5,5) MEN IN WHITE COATS
17 Most uncommon finding a radical in balance (6) RAREST
18 Strange condition, being retired before retiring (5)
22 Oriental way of working's long disputed (6)
23 Completely exposed at fitting (8)
24 Modern attitude for example (8)
25 Substituting force for pressure in problem, solve for variable (6)

Down
1 & 20 Dn. Chance to get level place, being neither up nor down here (5-4,5)
2 A leg, while referring to small lizards (6)
3 Jonah's reported dodges (5)
4 Good-looking man gets part (8) HANDSOME
5 Right, earlier term for graphite (8) PLUMBAGO
6 Get up around noon to wash (5) RINSE
8 Cannot revise, ultimately precluded changes (6,2,5)
13 Having played Hamlet over time, he is in a leading role (2,3,4) AT THE HELM
15 Cook in boiling water (8)
16 Fighter possibly starting to worry over extent of land-grabbing scheme (8)
19 Folly of kind widow, coy at times (6)
20 See 1 Dn.
21 Stick to man (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 King in martial arts suit replayed an African fetish (3-3)
8 Simple tea placed before a clergyman (8) CHAPLAIN
9 Legislator as a rule, lying before God (8)LAWMAKER
10 Mother's request for rich fabric (6) DAMASK
11 Governor's first act of robbery (5)
12 Madam's shady reason (6)SENORA
14 Treating it when moist, acne shrinks (3,2,5,5)
17 Most uncommon finding a radical in balance (6)RAREST
18 Strange condition, being retired before retiring (5)
22 Oriental way of working's long disputed (6)
23 Completely exposed at fitting (8)OUTRIGHT
24 Modern attitude for example (8)INSTANCE
25 Substituting force for pressure in problem, solve for variable (6)

Down
1 & 20 Dn. Chance to get level place, being neither up nor down here (5-4,5)
2 A leg, while referring to small lizards (6)
3 Jonah's reported dodges (5)
4 Good-looking man gets part (8) HANDSOME
5 Right, earlier term for graphite (8) PLUMBAGO
6 Get up around noon to wash (5) RINSE
8 Cannot revise, ultimately precluded changes (6,2,5)
13 Having played Hamlet over time, he is in a leading role (2,3,4)AT THE HELM
15 Cook in boiling water (8)
16 Fighter possibly starting to worry over extent of land-grabbing scheme (8)WARPLANE
19 Folly of kind widow, coy at times (6)
20 See 1 Dn.
21 Stick to man (5)STAFF

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 King in martial arts suit replayed an African fetish (3-3)GRI-GRI
8 Simple tea placed before a clergyman (8) CHAPLAIN
9 Legislator as a rule, lying before God (8)LAWMAKER
10 Mother's request for rich fabric (6) DAMASK
11 Governor's first act of robbery (5)HEIST
12 Madam's shady reason (6)SENORA
14 Treating it when moist, acne shrinks (3,2,5,5)MEN IN WHITE COATS
17 Most uncommon finding a radical in balance (6)RAREST
18 Strange condition, being retired before retiring (5)FISHY
22 Oriental way of working's long disputed (6)MONGOL
23 Completely exposed at fitting (8)OUTRIGHT
24 Modern attitude for example (8)INSTANCE
25 Substituting force for pressure in problem, solve for variable (6)FICKLE

Down
1 & 20 Dn. Chance to get level place, being neither up nor down here (5-4,5)BREAK-EVEN, POINT
2 A leg, while referring to small lizards (6)AGAMAS
3 Jonah's reported dodges (5)JINKS
4 Good-looking man gets part (8) HANDSOME
5 Right, earlier term for graphite (8) PLUMBAGO
6 Get up around noon to wash (5) RINSE
8 Cannot revise, ultimately precluded changes (6,2,5)CARVED IN STONE
13 Having played Hamlet over time, he is in a leading role (2,3,4)AT THE HELM
15 Cook in boiling water (8)IRRIGATE
16 Fighter possibly starting to worry over extent of land-grabbing scheme (8)WARPLANE
19 Folly of kind widow, coy at times (6)IDIOCY
20 See 1 Dn.
21 Stick to man (5)STAFF

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10)
10 Plan includes large and small models (6)
11 Pro only lost final race once (8)
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8)
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6)
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15)
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)
21 Top sides fighting for places (8)
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8)
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2)
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10)
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10)
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8)
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6)
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8)
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6)
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4)
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10)
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8)
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6)
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)

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[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10)
10 Plan includes large and small models (6)
11 Pro only lost final race once (8)
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8)
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6)
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)
21 Top sides fighting for places (8)
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8)
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10)
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10)
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8)
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6)
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6)
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4)
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8)
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6)
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10) HEADMASTER
10 Plan includes large and small models (6) IDEALS
11 Pro only lost final race once (8)
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8) ORIGINAL
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6)
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)
21 Top sides fighting for places (8)
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8)
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10) HELICOPTER
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10)
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8)
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6) CHOSEN
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6)
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4)
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8)
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6)
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10) HEADMASTER
10 Plan includes large and small models (6) IDEALS
11 Pro only lost final race once (8) FORMERELY
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8) ORIGINAL
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6) LATEST
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)ASLEEP
21 Top sides fighting for places (8)
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8)
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10)
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)CARE

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10)
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8)
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6)
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)CALF
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6)
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4)
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)LINED
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8)
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6)
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)IDEA
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10) HEADMASTER
10 Plan includes large and small models (6) IDEALS
11 Pro only lost final race once (8) FORMERELY
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8) ORIGINAL
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6) LATEST
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)ASLEEP
21 Top sides fighting for places (8) DEPOSITS
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8)
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10) HELICOPTER
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)CARE

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10)
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8) STRANGER
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6)
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)CALF
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6) ASSENT
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4)
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)LINED
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8)
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6) ETHNIC
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)IDEA
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10) HEADMASTER
10 Plan includes large and small models (6) IDEALS
11 Pro only lost final race once (8) FORMERELY
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8) ORIGINAL
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6) LATEST
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)ASLEEP
21 Top sides fighting for places (8) DEPOSITS
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8) WITHDRAW
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10) HELICOPTER
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)CARE

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10) WILDERNESS
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8) STRANGER
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6) CHOSEN
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)CALF
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6) ASSENT
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4) HELL
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)LINED
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8) INSTANCE
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6) ETHNIC
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)IDEA
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)RIOT
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10) HEADMASTER
10 Plan includes large and small models (6) IDEALS
11 Pro only lost final race once (8) FORMERELY
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8) ORIGINAL
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6) LATEST
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)ASLEEP
21 Top sides fighting for places (8) DEPOSITS
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8) WITHDRAW
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10) HELICOPTER
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)CARE

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10) WILDERNESS
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8) STRANGER
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6) CHOSEN
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)CALF
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6) ASSENT
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4) HELL
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)LINED
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8) INSTANCE
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6) ETHNIC
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)PALTRY
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)IDEA
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)WITH

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10)
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5)
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5)
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9)
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6)
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10)
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)
2 Name a plant (5)
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6)
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9)
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7)
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13)
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7)
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7)
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6)
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11084/article6006797.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)WILL
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10)
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5)
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5)
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9)
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)ADDENDUM
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6)
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10)
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)A LITTLE
2 Name a plant (5)
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)NARRATE
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6)
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9)
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7)
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13)
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7)
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7)
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6)
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)ILLER

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)WILL
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10) REMISSIONS
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5) KVASS
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5)
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9)
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)ADDENDUM
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6) PRISSY
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)ASSETS
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)A LITTLE
2 Name a plant (5)
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)NARRATE
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6)
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9)
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7)
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13)
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7)
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7)
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6)
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)ILLER

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)WILL
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10) REMISSIONS
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5) KVASS
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5) SCOTT
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9)
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)ADDENDUM
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6) PRISSY
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)ASSETS
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)A LITTLE
2 Name a plant (5) CALLA
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)NARRATE
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6)
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9)
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7) ENNEADS
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13)
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7) UMPTEEN
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7)
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6) ADDICT
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)ILLER

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)WILL
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10) REMISSIONS
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5) KVASS
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5) SCOTT
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9) OSSUARIES
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)ADDENDUM
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6) PRISSY
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)ASSETS
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)A LITTLE
2 Name a plant (5) CALLA
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)NARRATE
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6) UPSELL
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9) SPILLOVER
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7) ENNEADS
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13) EMBARASSMENT
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7) UMPTEEN
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7) ESSENCE
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6) ADDICT
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)ILLER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)WILL
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10) REMISSIONS
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5) KVASS
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5) SCOTT
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9) OSSUARIES
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)ADDENDUM
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6) PRISSY
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)LINN
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)ASSETS
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)ENTREE

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)A LITTLE
2 Name a plant (5) CALLA
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)NARRATE
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6) UPSELL
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9) SPILLOVER
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7) ENNEADS
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13) EMBARASSMENT
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)POTTERERS
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)CEDILLA
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7) UMPTEEN
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7) ESSENCE
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6) ADDICT
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)ILLER

:clap::clap::clap: Splendid! A wow for the interesting, novel feature of double letters in all answers!:)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Jews losing margins on capital deposited earlier on tree (6)
5 Cuba’s capital, say is wrong at the end (6)
10 As reformed sage, I wield a weapon (7)
11 New villa baron occupied at England is habitable (7)
12 To appear indistinct, heartless cheat hid amidst valley (6)
15 Mother-in-law by the new icehouse chose to leave the location (6)
16 Yes, road laid by military leader and short railway worker (7)
17 Leaders of Indian republic and Qatar seen in another country (4)
18 Look, go back with the French... (4)
19 ...old fellow on new Ford/Alto designed for travelling (3-4)
20 Used Iodine and Vanadium to make a weapon (4)
22 Army at Line of Control, discharged a round to get a mineral (4)
25 Maple leaf trimmed on both sides, fermented to make a drink (4,3)
27 Animal moves about further high, consumes a bit of sherry and misbehaves (4,2)
28 Sick seamen given injections, perhaps (6)
31 And lutetium introduced in with Uranium makes top abrasive (7)
32 Bulb onion Northern Ireland exported is a parody (7)
33 Write, scribble about husband being more pale (6)
34 Complain about light infantry's confidence (6)

Down
2 Gold on road, river at Iowa and another country (7)
3 Tall lady is heartless, very much (6)
4 To move quickly, wife and husband first zipped past the island (4)
5 To seal leak, evacuate accountant first (4)
6 Fruitless to regularly sign a villain, out bedridden (2,4)
7 Wandering with one Doctor Lingam before noon passed (7) AMBLING
8 Leader's handshake accepted by soldier (6) GANDHI
9 Overthrown Burmese king ran away in a daze (6) BEMUSE
13 Listener at French capital to fold perhaps, a cover (7) EARFLAP
14 Crowned king after a party, service by earl and duke followed (7) ADORNED
15 Restrain person taking gold from prophet (7)
20 Netaji's war, a justifiable part of self-rule in India (6)
21 Fact revealed by hit & run accident around the junction (2,5)
23 Deranged mother-in-law's twin out to make an opening in the garment (7)
24 Nothing left after accountant's error at gambling den (6)
25 Expert in joke died, his heart tripped first (6)
26 Coat of animal about to be taken off by nurse coming earlier (6)
29 General appearance of man inside... (4)
30 ...is of a lout throwing son upfront (4)

3931

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Jews losing margins on capital deposited earlier on tree (6)
5 Cuba’s capital, say is wrong at the end (6)
10 As reformed sage, I wield a weapon (7)
11 New villa baron occupied at England is habitable (7)LIVABLE
12 To appear indistinct, heartless cheat hid amidst valley (6)
15 Mother-in-law by the new icehouse chose to leave the location (6)
16 Yes, road laid by military leader and short railway worker (7)
17 Leaders of Indian republic and Qatar seen in another country (4)IRAQ
18 Look, go back with the French... (4)OGLE
19 ...old fellow on new Ford/Alto designed for travelling (3-4)
20 Used Iodine and Vanadium to make a weapon (4)
22 Army at Line of Control, discharged a round to get a mineral (4)
25 Maple leaf trimmed on both sides, fermented to make a drink (4,3)
27 Animal moves about further high, consumes a bit of sherry and misbehaves (4,2)
28 Sick seamen given injections, perhaps (6)
31 And lutetium introduced in with Uranium makes top abrasive (7)
32 Bulb onion Northern Ireland exported is a parody (7)LAMPOON
33 Write, scribble about husband being more pale (6)WHITER
34 Complain about light infantry's confidence (6)

Down
2 Gold on road, river at Iowa and another country (7)
3 Tall lady is heartless, very much (6)
4 To move quickly, wife and husband first zipped past the island (4)
5 To seal leak, evacuate accountant first (4)
6 Fruitless to regularly sign a villain, out bedridden (2,4)
7 Wandering with one Doctor Lingam before noon passed (7) AMBLING
8 Leader's handshake accepted by soldier (6) GANDHI
9 Overthrown Burmese king ran away in a daze (6) BEMUSE
13 Listener at French capital to fold perhaps, a cover (7) EARFLAP
14 Crowned king after a party, service by earl and duke followed (7) ADORNED
15 Restrain person taking gold from prophet (7)
20 Netaji's war, a justifiable part of self-rule in India (6)
21 Fact revealed by hit & run accident around the junction (2,5)
23 Deranged mother-in-law's twin out to make an opening in the garment (7)
24 Nothing left after accountant's error at gambling den (6)
25 Expert in joke died, his heart tripped first (6)
26 Coat of animal about to be taken off by nurse coming earlier (6)
29 General appearance of man inside... (4)
30 ...is of a lout throwing son upfront (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Jews losing margins on capital deposited earlier on tree (6) CASHEW
5 Cuba’s capital, say is wrong at the end (6)
10 As reformed sage, I wield a weapon (7)
11 New villa baron occupied at England is habitable (7)LIVABLE
12 To appear indistinct, heartless cheat hid amidst valley (6)
15 Mother-in-law by the new icehouse chose to leave the location (6)
16 Yes, road laid by military leader and short railway worker (7)
17 Leaders of Indian republic and Qatar seen in another country (4)IRAQ
18 Look, go back with the French... (4)OGLE
19 ...old fellow on new Ford/Alto designed for travelling (3-4)
20 Used Iodine and Vanadium to make a weapon (4)
22 Army at Line of Control, discharged a round to get a mineral (4)
25 Maple leaf trimmed on both sides, fermented to make a drink (4,3)
27 Animal moves about further high, consumes a bit of sherry and misbehaves (4,2)
28 Sick seamen given injections, perhaps (6)
31 And lutetium introduced in with Uranium makes top abrasive (7)
32 Bulb onion Northern Ireland exported is a parody (7)LAMPOON
33 Write, scribble about husband being more pale (6)WHITER
34 Complain about light infantry's confidence (6)

Down
2 Gold on road, river at Iowa and another country (7)
3 Tall lady is heartless, very much (6)
4 To move quickly, wife and husband first zipped past the island (4)
5 To seal leak, evacuate accountant first (4)
6 Fruitless to regularly sign a villain, out bedridden (2,4) IN VAIN
7 Wandering with one Doctor Lingam before noon passed (7) AMBLING
8 Leader's handshake accepted by soldier (6) GANDHI
9 Overthrown Burmese king ran away in a daze (6) BEMUSE
13 Listener at French capital to fold perhaps, a cover (7) EARFLAP
14 Crowned king after a party, service by earl and duke followed (7) ADORNED
15 Restrain person taking gold from prophet (7)
20 Netaji's war, a justifiable part of self-rule in India (6)
21 Fact revealed by hit & run accident around the junction (2,5) IN TRUTH
23 Deranged mother-in-law's twin out to make an opening in the garment (7) ARMHOLE
24 Nothing left after accountant's error at gambling den (6) CASINO
25 Expert in joke died, his heart tripped first (6)
26 Coat of animal about to be taken off by nurse coming earlier (6)
29 General appearance of man inside... (4)
30 ...is of a lout throwing son upfront (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Jews losing margins on capital deposited earlier on tree (6) CASHEW
5 Cuba’s capital, say is wrong at the end (6)CLIMAX
10 As reformed sage, I wield a weapon (7)ASSEGAI
11 New villa baron occupied at England is habitable (7)LIVABLE
12 To appear indistinct, heartless cheat hid amidst valley (6)DARKLE
15 Mother-in-law by the new icehouse chose to leave the location (6)MILIEU
16 Yes, road laid by military leader and short railway worker (7)YARDMAN
17 Leaders of Indian republic and Qatar seen in another country (4)IRAQ
18 Look, go back with the French... (4)OGLE
19 ...old fellow on new Ford/Alto designed for travelling (3-4)OFF-ROAD
20 Used Iodine and Vanadium to make a weapon (4)SHIV
22 Army at Line of Control, discharged a round to get a mineral (4)TALC
25 Maple leaf trimmed on both sides, fermented to make a drink (4,3)PALE ALE
27 Animal moves about further high, consumes a bit of sherry and misbehaves (4,2)ACTS UP
28 Sick seamen given injections, perhaps (6)ENEMAS
31 And lutetium introduced in with Uranium makes top abrasive (7)ALUNDUM
32 Bulb onion Northern Ireland exported is a parody (7)LAMPOON
33 Write, scribble about husband being more pale (6)WHITER
34 Complain about light infantry's confidence (6)BELIEF

Down
2 Gold on road, river at Iowa and another country (7)AUSTRIA
3 Tall lady is heartless, very much (6)HIGHLY
4 To move quickly, wife and husband first zipped past the island (4)WHIZ
5 To seal leak, evacuate accountant first (4)CALK
6 Fruitless to regularly sign a villain, out bedridden (2,4) IN VAIN
7 Wandering with one Doctor Lingam before noon passed (7) AMBLING
8 Leader's handshake accepted by soldier (6) GANDHI
9 Overthrown Burmese king ran away in a daze (6) BEMUSE
13 Listener at French capital to fold perhaps, a cover (7) EARFLAP
14 Crowned king after a party, service by earl and duke followed (7) ADORNED
15 Restrain person taking gold from prophet (7)MANACLE
20 Netaji's war, a justifiable part of self-rule in India (6)SWARAJ
21 Fact revealed by hit & run accident around the junction (2,5) IN TRUTH
23 Deranged mother-in-law's twin out to make an opening in the garment (7) ARMHOLE
24 Nothing left after accountant's error at gambling den (6) CASINO
25 Expert in joke died, his heart tripped first (6)PUNDIT
26 Coat of animal about to be taken off by nurse coming earlier (6)ENAMEL
29 General appearance of man inside... (4)AMIR
30 ...is of a lout throwing son upfront (4)SLOB

:clap::clap::clap: A nice pangram of last letters of answers!

[deepakgita]

Across
9 5001001000? (11,4)
10 Ancient emperor captured Ohio, New Zealand. It has some value! (3-4)
12 Divine being to leave daughter with chairman (7)
13 When corrected, fetid clue is false (9)
14 Furnish broken down dun within borders of an empire (5)
15 Brew flowerless plant employing setter to taste a little (7)
18 Again, media to squash … (7)
21 … articles in New Statesman about 17 dishes (5)
23 Field of medicine from a corner of another medicinal field (9)
25 Mart decorations showcased design style (3, 4)
26 Bond charmed, seduced 3 leaders of Portugal (7)
29 Elected group about to strike with new toxic spray (6,9)

Down
1 “What a scammer would never admit, honourable one” (4)
2 Truly mean criminal (4)
3 Demon destroys vile telegram (4,4)
4 Bribe and benefit (3,3)
5 Exceptional vice of chairman of grazing range (8)
6 Tense in a corner (2,4)
7 Lie on bed rolling when jobless (4-4) BONE-IDLE
8 Southern assassins killed liberals for a couple of dollars and vehicles (8) SKIDDERS
11 It’s bone he chews — not thin, but fat (5) OBESE
15 ‘Stir up army’ is a crazy movie (8) FANTASIA
16 Chopped, roasted little turkey for exam (4,4) ROAD TEST
17 Cuisine of roti and curry with aloo base (8)
19 Teenage party properly starts off on time (8)
20 Babassu & garlic contains carbohydrate (5)
22 Talk about small fruit on the radio (6)
24 Green prune I cultivate (6)
27 The French wearing spectacles get migraine (4)
28 Many thanks to business leader (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11054/article5889620.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 5001001000? (11,4)
10 Ancient emperor captured Ohio, New Zealand. It has some value! (3-4)
12 Divine being to leave daughter with chairman (7)
13 When corrected, fetid clue is false (9)DECEITFUL
14 Furnish broken down dun within borders of an empire (5)
15 Brew flowerless plant employing setter to taste a little (7)
18 Again, media to squash … (7)REPRESS
21 … articles in New Statesman about 17 dishes (5)
23 Field of medicine from a corner of another medicinal field (9)
25 Mart decorations showcased design style (3, 4)
26 Bond charmed, seduced 3 leaders of Portugal (7)
29 Elected group about to strike with new toxic spray (6,9)

Down
1 “What a scammer would never admit, honourable one” (4)
2 Truly mean criminal (4)AMEN
3 Demon destroys vile telegram (4,4)
4 Bribe and benefit (3,3)
5 Exceptional vice of chairman of grazing range (8)
6 Tense in a corner (2,4)
7 Lie on bed rolling when jobless (4-4) BONE-IDLE
8 Southern assassins killed liberals for a couple of dollars and vehicles (8) SKIDDERS
11 It’s bone he chews — not thin, but fat (5) OBESE
15 ‘Stir up army’ is a crazy movie (8) FANTASIA
16 Chopped, roasted little turkey for exam (4,4) ROAD TEST
17 Cuisine of roti and curry with aloo base (8)
19 Teenage party properly starts off on time (8)
20 Babassu & garlic contains carbohydrate (5)
22 Talk about small fruit on the radio (6)
24 Green prune I cultivate (6)UNRIPE
27 The French wearing spectacles get migraine (4)
28 Many thanks to business leader (4)TATA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 5001001000? (11,4)COMBINATION LOCK
10 Ancient emperor captured Ohio, New Zealand. It has some value! (3-4)NON-ZERO
12 Divine being to leave daughter with chairman (7)GODHEAD
13 When corrected, fetid clue is false (9)DECEITFUL
14 Furnish broken down dun within borders of an empire (5)ENDUE
15 Brew flowerless plant employing setter to taste a little (7)FERMENT
18 Again, media to squash … (7)REPRESS
21 … articles in New Statesman about 17 dishes (5)NAANS
23 Field of medicine from a corner of another medicinal field (9)NEUROLOGY
25 Mart decorations showcased design style (3, 4)ART DECO
26 Bond charmed, seduced 3 leaders of Portugal (7)RAPPORT
29 Elected group about to strike with new toxic spray (6,9)INSECT REPELLENT

Down
1 “What a scammer would never admit, honourable one” (4)ICON
2 Truly mean criminal (4)AMEN
3 Demon destroys vile telegram (4,4)LIVE WIRE
4 Bribe and benefit (3,3)PAY OFF
5 Exceptional vice of chairman of grazing range (8)SINGULAR
6 Tense in a corner (2,4)ON EDGE
7 Lie on bed rolling when jobless (4-4) BONE-IDLE
8 Southern assassins killed liberals for a couple of dollars and vehicles (8) SKIDDERS
11 It’s bone he chews — not thin, but fat (5) OBESE
15 ‘Stir up army’ is a crazy movie (8) FANTASIA
16 Chopped, roasted little turkey for exam (4,4) ROAD TEST
17 Cuisine of roti and curry with aloo base (8)TANDOORI
19 Teenage party properly starts off on time (8)PROMPTLY
20 Babassu & garlic contains carbohydrate (5)SUGAR
22 Talk about small fruit on the radio (6)SPEECH
24 Green prune I cultivate (6)UNRIPE
27 The French wearing spectacles get migraine (4)OLEO
28 Many thanks to business leader (4)TATA

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 A country of war and destruction (6) RWANDA
4 Naughty actor is standing by ultimately comic procession formed by taking tops off (8) ACROSTIC
10 Analyze Generation Next’s first expert (7) VETERAN
11 Tea, a red liquid? Farce! (7) CHARADE
12 Tips from reputed engineer constructing ship’s seat (8) RECLINER
13 Exterminator’s successful soldier (6)
15 Mitigates by giving away hundred to charity (4)
17 Poor inmate sat like a flower with no feminity (9)
20 The elderly ultimately vote in rigged op-ed poll (3,6)
21 Territory to the east, like Indonesia’s borders (4)
24 Obtained original scotch behind Indian bars (6)
25 Trains be ordered as support for a flight (8)
28 Yesteryear boxer bound by commitment to couple (7)
29 Partly Asian ragman rearranged jumbled letters (7)
30 Endorsing officers have new book to sign (8)
31 Conquered exhausted, leaderless men (6)

Down
1 Loss of forever saluted characters (8)
2 Unruly cat in funny act (5)
3 Every other idle area will go off track (6)
5 Sundial initially leverages absent rooster (4)
6 Food’s after chief officers’ speeches (8)
7 Operators on the same side? (9)
8 Rinses vessels with lemon extract, primarily (6)
9 Charge after ground rent is fitting (9)
14 Learners interrupting a master’s dance with doubt (5,1,3)
16 Unite with worker after initial meeting becoming hostile (9)
18 Eye level is more erratic (8)
19 They milk the extremely endowed cheerful people (8)
22 Yardman essentially covered in leather and centrally buried (6)
23 Penalty taking, a basic lesson in the end (6)
26 Exhibit a Rotaract member card (5)
27 Some soothingly resonating instrument (4)

Grid at http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eocesXNgQb0/VDs4gpiZqWI/AAAAAAAACFk/Si8Ft8ljQs8/s1600/Solution%2Bgrid.jpg

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 A country of war and destruction (6) RWANDA
4 Naughty actor is standing by ultimately comic procession formed by taking tops off (8) ACROSTIC
10 Analyze Generation Next’s first expert (7) VETERAN
11 Tea, a red liquid? Farce! (7) CHARADE
12 Tips from reputed engineer constructing ship’s seat (8) RECLINER
13 Exterminator’s successful soldier (6)
15 Mitigates by giving away hundred to charity (4)
17 Poor inmate sat like a flower with no feminity (9)
20 The elderly ultimately vote in rigged op-ed poll (3,6)
21 Territory to the east, like Indonesia’s borders (4)
24 Obtained original scotch behind Indian bars (6)
25 Trains be ordered as support for a flight (8)
28 Yesteryear boxer bound by commitment to couple (7)
29 Partly Asian ragman rearranged jumbled letters (7)ANAGRAM
30 Endorsing officers have new book to sign (8)
31 Conquered exhausted, leaderless men (6)

Down
1 Loss of forever saluted characters (8)
2 Unruly cat in funny act (5)
3 Every other idle area will go off track (6)
5 Sundial initially leverages absent rooster (4)
6 Food’s after chief officers’ speeches (8) ORATIONS
7 Operators on the same side? (9)
8 Rinses vessels with lemon extract, primarily (6)
9 Charge after ground rent is fitting (9)
14 Learners interrupting a master’s dance with doubt (5,1,3) SMELL A RAT
16 Unite with worker after initial meeting becoming hostile (9)
18 Eye level is more erratic (8)
19 They milk the extremely endowed cheerful people (8) DAIRYMEN
22 Yardman essentially covered in leather and centrally buried (6)
23 Penalty taking, a basic lesson in the end (6) FINALE
26 Exhibit a Rotaract member card (5)
27 Some soothingly resonating instrument (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 A country of war and destruction (6) RWANDA
4 Naughty actor is standing by ultimately comic procession formed by taking tops off (8) ACROSTIC
10 Analyze Generation Next’s first expert (7) VETERAN
11 Tea, a red liquid? Farce! (7) CHARADE
12 Tips from reputed engineer constructing ship’s seat (8) RECLINER
13 Exterminator’s successful soldier (6)
15 Mitigates by giving away hundred to charity (4) ALMS
17 Poor inmate sat like a flower with no feminity (9)
20 The elderly ultimately vote in rigged op-ed poll (3,6) OLD PEOPLE
21 Territory to the east, like Indonesia’s borders (4)
24 Obtained original scotch behind Indian bars (6)
25 Trains be ordered as support for a flight (8) BANISTER
28 Yesteryear boxer bound by commitment to couple (7) DUALITY
29 Partly Asian ragman rearranged jumbled letters (7)ANAGRAM
30 Endorsing officers have new book to sign (8)
31 Conquered exhausted, leaderless men (6)

Down
1 Loss of forever saluted characters (8)
2 Unruly cat in funny act (5)
3 Every other idle area will go off track (6)
5 Sundial initially leverages absent rooster (4)
6 Food’s after chief officers’ speeches (8) ORATIONS
7 Operators on the same side? (9)
8 Rinses vessels with lemon extract, primarily (6) CLEANS
9 Charge after ground rent is fitting (9)
14 Learners interrupting a master’s dance with doubt (5,1,3) SMELL A RAT
16 Unite with worker after initial meeting becoming hostile (9)
18 Eye level is more erratic (8)
19 They milk the extremely endowed cheerful people (8) DAIRYMEN
22 Yardman essentially covered in leather and centrally buried (6)
23 Penalty taking, a basic lesson in the end (6) FINALE
26 Exhibit a Rotaract member card (5)
27 Some soothingly resonating instrument (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 A country of war and destruction (6) RWANDA
4 Naughty actor is standing by ultimately comic procession formed by taking tops off (8) ACROSTIC
10 Analyze Generation Next’s first expert (7) VETERAN
11 Tea, a red liquid? Farce! (7) CHARADE
12 Tips from reputed engineer constructing ship’s seat (8) RECLINER
13 Exterminator’s successful soldier (6)
15 Mitigates by giving away hundred to charity (4) ALMS
17 Poor inmate sat like a flower with no feminity (9)STAMINATE
20 The elderly ultimately vote in rigged op-ed poll (3,6) OLD PEOPLE
21 Territory to the east, like Indonesia’s borders (4)ASIA
24 Obtained original scotch behind Indian bars (6)INGOTS
25 Trains be ordered as support for a flight (8) BANISTER
28 Yesteryear boxer bound by commitment to couple (7) DUALITY
29 Partly Asian ragman rearranged jumbled letters (7)ANAGRAM
30 Endorsing officers have new book to sign (8)NOTARIES
31 Conquered exhausted, leaderless men (6)BEATEN

Down
1 Loss of forever saluted characters (8)
2 Unruly cat in funny act (5)
3 Every other idle area will go off track (6)
5 Sundial initially leverages absent rooster (4)
6 Food’s after chief officers’ speeches (8) ORATIONS
7 Operators on the same side? (9)
8 Rinses vessels with lemon extract, primarily (6) CLEANS
9 Charge after ground rent is fitting (9)
14 Learners interrupting a master’s dance with doubt (5,1,3) SMELL A RAT
16 Unite with worker after initial meeting becoming hostile (9)
18 Eye level is more erratic (8)
19 They milk the extremely endowed cheerful people (8) DAIRYMEN
22 Yardman essentially covered in leather and centrally buried (6)
23 Penalty taking, a basic lesson in the end (6) FINALE
26 Exhibit a Rotaract member card (5)
27 Some soothingly resonating instrument (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 A country of war and destruction (6) RWANDA
4 Naughty actor is standing by ultimately comic procession formed by taking tops off (8) ACROSTIC
10 Analyze Generation Next’s first expert (7) VETERAN
11 Tea, a red liquid? Farce! (7) CHARADE
12 Tips from reputed engineer constructing ship’s seat (8) RECLINER
13 Exterminator’s successful soldier (6)HITMAN
15 Mitigates by giving away hundred to charity (4) ALMS
17 Poor inmate sat like a flower with no feminity (9)STAMINATE
20 The elderly ultimately vote in rigged op-ed poll (3,6) OLD PEOPLE
21 Territory to the east, like Indonesia’s borders (4)ASIA
24 Obtained original scotch behind Indian bars (6)INGOTS
25 Trains be ordered as support for a flight (8) BANISTER
28 Yesteryear boxer bound by commitment to couple (7) DUALITY
29 Partly Asian ragman rearranged jumbled letters (7)ANAGRAM
30 Endorsing officers have new book to sign (8)NOTARIES
31 Conquered exhausted, leaderless men (6)BEATEN

Down
1 Loss of forever saluted characters (8)REVERSAL
2 Unruly cat in funny act (5)ANTIC
3 Every other idle area will go off track (6)DERAIL
5 Sundial initially leverages absent rooster (4)COCK
6 Food’s after chief officers’ speeches (8) ORATIONS
7 Operators on the same side? (9)TEAMMATES
8 Rinses vessels with lemon extract, primarily (6) CLEANS
9 Charge after ground rent is fitting (9)INSERTION
14 Learners interrupting a master’s dance with doubt (5,1,3) SMELL A RAT
16 Unite with worker after initial meeting becoming hostile (9)MALIGNANT
18 Eye level is more erratic (8)SPOTTIER
19 They milk the extremely endowed cheerful people (8) DAIRYMEN
22 Yardman essentially covered in leather and centrally buried (6)HIDDEN
23 Penalty taking, a basic lesson in the end (6) FINALE
26 Exhibit a Rotaract member card (5)TAROT
27 Some soothingly resonating instrument (4)LYRE

:clap::clap::clap: Dazzling web woven round the theme of different types of clues!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Passionate tale about leader of Mohicans (6)
4 Sheepdog the lads let loose around noon (8)
9 Good for son inside to decline asylum (6)
10 Salad we locals ordered (8)
12 Spider coming from altar - aunt going berserk (9) TARANTULA
13 Brownies in chapel vestry (5) ELVES
14 Everything connected with the subject mentioned in New Orleans? (3,3,4,4) AND ALL THAT JAZZ
17 Prone to pilfering, as Bunter often was (6-8) STICKY-FINGERED
21 A female, initially nervous, is pale-faced (5) ASHEN
22 Messy part upset M, say (9)
24 Watched king brought in by Cornish town lecturer (6,2)
25 Very small amount of time (6)
26 Emphasised sweet dishes must be returned (8)
27 Very busy with calls, daughter in other resort (3-3)

DOWN
1 Supernatural being priest exorcised (6)
2 Come up with chest missing lid (5)
3 Mother ringing rep bringing colour (7)
5 Brash types cheer Plantagenet king and son (6,6)
6 At that point, theatre collapsed (7)
7 To mollify everyone, I’ve turned up and dined (9)
8 Move to a smaller property in depressed area (8)
11 Play a sly trick to attract individual after a hunger strike? (4,1,4,3)
15 Happy hour binge for one next door (9)
16 Is serial broadcast for MiddleEasterners? (8)
18 Shelters for animals, wellgroomed, reared round outskirts of Nuneaton (7)
19 Inspect former pit, going after answer (7)
20 Man from ancient city calling for immediate attention? (6)
23 Feel spot (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Passionate tale about leader of Mohicans (6)
4 Sheepdog the lads let loose around noon (8)
9 Good for son inside to decline asylum (6)
10 Salad we locals ordered (8)
12 Spider coming from altar - aunt going berserk (9) TARANTULA
13 Brownies in chapel vestry (5) ELVES
14 Everything connected with the subject mentioned in New Orleans? (3,3,4,4) AND ALL THAT JAZZ
17 Prone to pilfering, as Bunter often was (6-8) STICKY-FINGERED
21 A female, initially nervous, is pale-faced (5) ASHEN
22 Messy part upset M, say (9)
24 Watched king brought in by Cornish town lecturer (6,2)
25 Very small amount of time (6)
26 Emphasised sweet dishes must be returned (8)
27 Very busy with calls, daughter in other resort (3-3)

DOWN
1 Supernatural being priest exorcised (6)
2 Come up with chest missing lid (5)OFFER
3 Mother ringing rep bringing colour (7)MAGENTA
5 Brash types cheer Plantagenet king and son (6,6)
6 At that point, theatre collapsed (7)THEREAT
7 To mollify everyone, I’ve turned up and dined (9)
8 Move to a smaller property in depressed area (8)
11 Play a sly trick to attract individual after a hunger strike? (4,1,4,3)
15 Happy hour binge for one next door (9)NEIGHBOUR
16 Is serial broadcast for MiddleEasterners? (8)ISRAELIS
18 Shelters for animals, wellgroomed, reared round outskirts of Nuneaton (7)
19 Inspect former pit, going after answer (7)
20 Man from ancient city calling for immediate attention? (6)
23 Feel spot (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Passionate tale about leader of Mohicans (6)STORMY
4 Sheepdog the lads let loose around noon (8)SHETLAND
9 Good for son inside to decline asylum (6)REFUGE
10 Salad we locals ordered (8)COLESLAW
12 Spider coming from altar - aunt going berserk (9) TARANTULA
13 Brownies in chapel vestry (5) ELVES
14 Everything connected with the subject mentioned in New Orleans? (3,3,4,4) AND ALL THAT JAZZ
17 Prone to pilfering, as Bunter often was (6-8) STICKY-FINGERED
21 A female, initially nervous, is pale-faced (5) ASHEN
22 Messy part upset M, say (9)SPYMASTER
24 Watched king brought in by Cornish town lecturer (6,2)LOOKED ON
25 Very small amount of time (6)MINUTE
26 Emphasised sweet dishes must be returned (8)STRESSED
27 Very busy with calls, daughter in other resort (3-3)RED-HOT

DOWN
1 Supernatural being priest exorcised (6)SPRITE
2 Come up with chest missing lid (5)OFFER
3 Mother ringing rep bringing colour (7)MAGENTA
5 Brash types cheer Plantagenet king and son (6,6)HOORAY HENRYS
6 At that point, theatre collapsed (7)THEREAT
7 To mollify everyone, I’ve turned up and dined (9)ALLEVIATE
8 Move to a smaller property in depressed area (8)DOWNSIZE
11 Play a sly trick to attract individual after a hunger strike? (4,1,4,3)PULL A FAST ONE
15 Happy hour binge for one next door (9)NEIGHBOUR
16 Is serial broadcast for MiddleEasterners? (8)ISRAELIS
18 Shelters for animals, wellgroomed, reared round outskirts of Nuneaton (7)KENNELS
19 Inspect former pit, going after answer (7)EXAMINE
20 Man from ancient city calling for immediate attention? (6)URGENT
23 Feel spot (5)TOUCH

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Socially active people start to converse like New Yorkers needing no introduction (11) CASEWORKERS
9 Second-hand dresses the woman showed (7) USHERED
10 Kept busy opening dettol liquid (7) BOTTLED
11 Charge one going out for a lavish dance (4) BALL
12 Proper time to keep running showing fitness (10) HONOURABLE
13 Acquired for treatment day (8)
16 Reports with clean slate (5)
17 Rule police officer broke on nearing capital (5)
19 Guest rid entire clothing showing urgency (8)
21 Value service to properly fuel nitrogen in ship (10)
23 Composed carol and light music leads (4)
26 New love story revolves around one in a state of joy (7)
27 Scratching head, sang a bit clumsily while reducing in intensity (7)
28 Watch the match perhaps to gain a quick insight (3,3,5)

DOWN
1 Bit of bread and cold drink bought in the entrance (5)
2 Student in learning place sees duck skipping on a river (7)
3 Fairly heated struggle against Frenchman (4)
4 One's heard of stylish hairdo, close to butch cut (5)
5 Ornament bride more elaborately (9)
6 Lot of water in this state - it's flooded (9)
7 Blog composed by a local chief is known around the world (6)
8 They might be one's final wishes (6)
14 Money found around old city that is amounting to hundreds (9)
15 Quality of sound seen in old car leaves one depressed (9)
17 Make sure to travel these roads (6)
18 Exa's about to speed up to see the snow (6)
20 Closing by noon, say, with bad rain coming in (7)
22 Crack maiden's wrapped in ribbon (5)
24 It gets good and hot after month of May (5)
25 Name, contact, address ... (4)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Socially active people start to converse like New Yorkers needing no introduction (11) CASEWORKERS
9 Second-hand dresses the woman showed (7) USHERED
10 Kept busy opening dettol liquid (7) BOTTLED
11 Charge one going out for a lavish dance (4) BALL
12 Proper time to keep running showing fitness (10) HONOURABLE
13 Acquired for treatment day (8)
16 Reports with clean slate (5)
17 Rule police officer broke on nearing capital (5)
19 Guest rid entire clothing showing urgency (8)
21 Value service to properly fuel nitrogen in ship (10)
23 Composed carol and light music leads (4)
26 New love story revolves around one in a state of joy (7) ELATION
27 Scratching head, sang a bit clumsily while reducing in intensity (7)
28 Watch the match perhaps to gain a quick insight (3,3,5) SEE THE LIGHT

DOWN
1 Bit of bread and cold drink bought in the entrance (5)
2 Student in learning place sees duck skipping on a river (7) SCHOLAR
3 Fairly heated struggle against Frenchman (4)
4 One's heard of stylish hairdo, close to butch cut (5)
5 Ornament bride more elaborately (9)
6 Lot of water in this state - it's flooded (9)
7 Blog composed by a local chief is known around the world (6)
8 They might be one's final wishes (6)
14 Money found around old city that is amounting to hundreds (9)
15 Quantity of sound seen in old car leaves one depressed (9)
17 Make sure to travel these roads (6)
18 Exa's about to speed up to see the snow (6)
20 Closing by noon, say, with bad rain coming in (7) NEARING
22 Crack maiden's wrapped in ribbon (5)
24 It gets good and hot after month of May (5) MIGHT
25 Name, contact, address ... (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Socially active people start to converse like New Yorkers needing no introduction (11) CASEWORKERS
9 Second-hand dresses the woman showed (7) USHERED
10 Kept busy opening dettol liquid (7) BOTTLED
11 Charge one going out for a lavish dance (4) BALL
12 Proper time to keep running showing fitness (10) HONOURABLE
13 Acquired for treatment day (8)PROCURED
16 Reports with clean slate (5)TALES
17 Rule police officer broke on nearing capital (5)
19 Guest rid entire clothing showing urgency (8)
21 Value service to properly fuel nitrogen in ship (10)
23 Composed carol and light music leads (4)
26 New love story revolves around one in a state of joy (7) ELATION
27 Scratching head, sang a bit clumsily while reducing in intensity (7)
28 Watch the match perhaps to gain a quick insight (3,3,5) SEE THE LIGHT

DOWN
1 Bit of bread and cold drink bought in the entrance (5)CRUMB
2 Student in learning place sees duck skipping on a river (7) SCHOLAR
3 Fairly heated struggle against Frenchman (4)
4 One's heard of stylish hairdo, close to butch cut (5)RADIO
5 Ornament bride more elaborately (9)EMBROIDER
6 Lot of water in this state - it's flooded (9)
7 Blog composed by a local chief is known around the world (6)
8 They might be one's final wishes (6)
14 Money found around old city that is amounting to hundreds (9)
15 Quantity of sound seen in old car leaves one depressed (9)
17 Make sure to travel these roads (6)
18 Exa's about to speed up to see the snow (6)
20 Closing by noon, say, with bad rain coming in (7) NEARING
22 Crack maiden's wrapped in ribbon (5)
24 It gets good and hot after month of May (5) MIGHT
25 Name, contact, address ... (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Socially active people start to converse like New Yorkers needing no introduction (11) CASEWORKERS
9 Second-hand dresses the woman showed (7) USHERED
10 Kept busy opening dettol liquid (7) BOTTLED
11 Charge one going out for a lavish dance (4) BALL
12 Proper time to keep running showing fitness (10) HONOURABLE
13 Acquired for treatment day (8)PROCURED
16 Reports with clean slate (5)TALES
17 Rule police officer broke on nearing capital (5)REIGN
19 Guest rid entire clothing showing urgency (8)STRIDENT
21 Value service to properly fuel nitrogen in ship (10)USEFULNESS
23 Composed carol and light music leads (4)CALM
26 New love story revolves around one in a state of joy (7) ELATION
27 Scratching head, sang a bit clumsily while reducing in intensity (7)ABATING
28 Watch the match perhaps to gain a quick insight (3,3,5) SEE THE LIGHT

DOWN
1 Bit of bread and cold drink bought in the entrance (5)CRUMB
2 Student in learning place sees duck skipping on a river (7) SCHOLAR
3 Fairly heated struggle against Frenchman (4)WARM
4 One's heard of stylish hairdo, close to butch cut (5)RADIO
5 Ornament bride more elaborately (9)EMBROIDER
6 Lot of water in this state - it's flooded (9)SATURATED
7 Blog composed by a local chief is known around the world (6)GLOBAL
8 They might be one's final wishes (6)ADIEUS
14 Money found around old city that is amounting to hundreds (9)CENTURIES
15 Quantity of sound seen in old car leaves one depressed (9)RESONANCE
17 Make sure to travel these roads (6)ROUTES
18 Exa's about to speed up to see the snow (6)ICECAP
20 Closing by noon, say, with bad rain coming in (7) NEARING
22 Crack maiden's wrapped in ribbon (5)SMASH
24 It gets good and hot after month of May (5) MIGHT
25 Name, contact, address ... (4)CALL

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent! Kudos to the Colonel for the mention of his great blog in 7d!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
9 To function, drug user consumed last bit of weed left (7) OPERATE
10 Ring concealed in wooden closet (7) ENCLOSE
11 Motivate heads of academic committee to undertake administrative tasks efficiently (7) ACTUATE
12 Allow one to lie, to disguise absence of love (7) ENTITLE
13 Revolutionary respected and given sovereign authority in America (9)
15 Humble sailor at stormy sea (5) ABASE
16 Eccentric recasts leading lady (7)
19 Splendidly renovated gallery (7)
20 Believer's beheaded for theft (5)
21 University teacher of journalism accepted extreme offer (9)
25 Timekeeping device originally set in dual configuration (7)
26 Associate's year-end net return (7)
28 Backward woman in foul settlement (7)
29 Charm by speaking a lot (7)

DOWN
1 No bit of information in mails or in messages (6)
2 Core of recent development (6)
3 Island language (4)
4 Mysterious remote celestial object (6)
5 Full-back fed up with finisher (8)
6 Clever perspective - it's not obtuse (5,5)
7 Sport fancy boot in season (8)
8 A place to rest in peace (8)
14 Agitatedly tail the car in a dramatic manner (10)
16 Devise a compound with hydrogen inside - a sticky paste (8)
17 Model's exceptionally large in figure (8)
18 Stock pile-up disassembled aboard ship (8)
22 Her parents are late (6)
23 Sailor commits crimes endlessly? Despicable! (6)
24 Right to equality with no trace of prejudice? That doesn't happen very often! (6)
27 Religious observance is ethical, by the sound of it (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
9 To function, drug user consumed last bit of weed left (7) OPERATE
10 Ring concealed in wooden closet (7) ENCLOSE
11 Motivate heads of academic committee to undertake administrative tasks efficiently (7) ACTUATE
12 Allow one to lie, to disguise absence of love (7) ENTITLE
13 Revolutionary respected and given sovereign authority in America (9)
15 Humble sailor at stormy sea (5) ABASE
16 Eccentric recasts leading lady (7)ACTRESS
19 Splendidly renovated gallery (7)REGALLY
20 Believer's beheaded for theft (5)
21 University teacher of journalism accepted extreme offer (9)
25 Timekeeping device originally set in dual configuration (7)SUNDIAL
26 Associate's year-end net return (7)
28 Backward woman in foul settlement (7)
29 Charm by speaking a lot (7)

DOWN
1 No bit of information in mails or in messages (6)
2 Core of recent development (6)
3 Island language (4)
4 Mysterious remote celestial object (6)METEOR
5 Full-back fed up with finisher (8)
6 Clever perspective - it's not obtuse (5,5)ACUTE ANGLE
7 Sport fancy boot in season (8)
8 A place to rest in peace (8)
14 Agitatedly tail the car in a dramatic manner (10)
16 Devise a compound with hydrogen inside - a sticky paste (8)
17 Model's exceptionally large in figure (8)
18 Stock pile-up disassembled aboard ship (8)
22 Her parents are late (6)
23 Sailor commits crimes endlessly? Despicable! (6)
24 Right to equality with no trace of prejudice? That doesn't happen very often! (6)
27 Religious observance is ethical, by the sound of it (4)

[CLUELESS]

Anagrams galore - rendering today's fare fairly simple.
ACROSS
9 To function, drug user consumed last bit of weed left (7) OPERATE
10 Ring concealed in wooden closet (7) ENCLOSE
11 Motivate heads of academic committee to undertake administrative tasks efficiently (7) ACTUATE
12 Allow one to lie, to disguise absence of love (7) ENTITLE
13 Revolutionary respected and given sovereign authority in America (9)
15 Humble sailor at stormy sea (5) ABASE
16 Eccentric recasts leading lady (7)ACTRESS
19 Splendidly renovated gallery (7)REGALLY
20 Believer's beheaded for theft (5)
21 University teacher of journalism accepted extreme offer (9)
25 Timekeeping device originally set in dual configuration (7)SUNDIAL
26 Associate's year-end net return (7)
28 Backward woman in foul settlement (7)
29 Charm by speaking a lot (7)

DOWN
1 No bit of information in mails or in messages (6)
2 Core of recent development (6)
3 Island language (4)
4 Mysterious remote celestial object (6)METEOR
5 Full-back fed up with finisher (8)
6 Clever perspective - it's not obtuse (5,5)ACUTE ANGLE
7 Sport fancy boot in season (8)
8 A place to rest in peace (8)
14 Agitatedly tail the car in a dramatic manner (10)
16 Devise a compound with hydrogen inside - a sticky paste (8)
17 Model's exceptionally large in figure (8) TRIANGLE
18 Stock pile-up disassembled aboard ship (8) SUPPLIES
22 Her parents are late (6) ORPHAN
23 Sailor commits crimes endlessly? Despicable! (6) SINBAD
24 Right to equality with no trace of prejudice? That doesn't happen very often! (6) RARITY
27 Religious observance is ethical, by the sound of it (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
9 To function, drug user consumed last bit of weed left (7) OPERATE
10 Ring concealed in wooden closet (7) ENCLOSE
11 Motivate heads of academic committee to undertake administrative tasks efficiently (7) ACTUATE
12 Allow one to lie, to disguise absence of love (7) ENTITLE
13 Revolutionary respected and given sovereign authority in America (9)SCEPTERED
15 Humble sailor at stormy sea (5) ABASE
16 Eccentric recasts leading lady (7)ACTRESS
19 Splendidly renovated gallery (7)REGALLY
20 Believer's beheaded for theft (5)HEIST
21 University teacher of journalism accepted extreme offer (9)PROFESSOR
25 Timekeeping device originally set in dual configuration (7)SUNDIAL
26 Associate's year-end net return (7)PARTNER
28 Backward woman in foul settlement (7)VILLAGE
29 Charm by speaking a lot (7)ATTRACT

DOWN
1 No bit of information in mails or in messages (6)MORALS
2 Core of recent development (6)CENTRE
3 Island language (4)JAVA
4 Mysterious remote celestial object (6)METEOR
5 Full-back fed up with finisher (8)DEFENDER
6 Clever perspective - it's not obtuse (5,5)ACUTE ANGLE
7 Sport fancy boot in season (8)FOOTBALL
8 A place to rest in peace (8)CEMETERY
14 Agitatedly tail the car in a dramatic manner (10)THEATRICAL
16 Devise a compound with hydrogen inside - a sticky paste (8)ADHESIVE
17 Model's exceptionally large in figure (8) TRIANGLE
18 Stock pile-up disassembled aboard ship (8) SUPPLIES
22 Her parents are late (6) ORPHAN
23 Sailor commits crimes endlessly? Despicable! (6) SINBAD
24 Right to equality with no trace of prejudice? That doesn't happen very often! (6) RARITY
27 Religious observance is ethical, by the sound of it (4)RITE

:clap::clap::clap: Delightful puzzle-anagrams galore!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
7 That little fellow to begin manipulating day doctor (3,5)
9 Deviously harp on Oliver Twist, for one (6)
10 Take a picture of a piece of cake (4)
11 Kicked around a referee, with no shoes on (10)
12 Clark procures right to distort message (6)
14 Heading to bring diamonds? Rather hampered by severe weather (8)
15 Downplayed sea excursion bringing murderer's tools (6,7)
17 Mother instead has hot title of newspaper (8)
19 Rascal about to turn back scrounger (6)
21 Ross dodges fetching fabrics for women's gowns (5,5)
22 It is like baking no end (4)
23 Old boy's drawn-out shape (6)
24 Stay current! Look back! Favourites return! (4,4)

DOWN
1 Bostonian, missing ton, became crazy in Balkan republic (6)
2 A revolutionary's up (4)
3 Stupid debutante cut short - one found in the exercise area (8)
4 Drink from company's female charge (6)
5 Lacking morality, doing something wrong (2,2,2,4) UP TO NO GOOD
6 Neat gaps set right in shows (8) PAEGANTS
8 Thus, a child is quite legitimate (4,2,7) BORN IN WEDLOCK
13 Boy upset at riot-hit tourist location (6,4) BEAUTY SPOT
15 Assistance raised to native group brings on harangue (8) DIATRIBE
16 Gets information of champions overlooking tax (8)
18 Pledge oneself to occupy (6)
20 Left, all agog, has Congress leader ousted (6)
22 What is more in formal society (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11280/article6738554.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 That little fellow to begin manipulating day doctor (3,5)TOM THUMB
9 Deviously harp on Oliver Twist, for one (6)ORPHAN
10 Take a picture of a piece of cake (4)
11 Kicked around a referee, with no shoes on (10)
12 Clark procures right to distort message (6)GARBLE
14 Heading to bring diamonds? Rather hampered by severe weather (8)
15 Downplayed sea excursion bringing murderer's tools (6,7)
17 Mother instead has hot title of newspaper (8)
19 Rascal about to turn back scrounger (6)
21 Ross dodges fetching fabrics for women's gowns (5,5)
22 It is like baking no end (4)
23 Old boy's drawn-out shape (6)OBLONG
24 Stay current! Look back! Favourites return! (4,4)

DOWN
1 Bostonian, missing ton, became crazy in Balkan republic (6)BOSNIA
2 A revolutionary's up (4)
3 Stupid debutante cut short - one found in the exercise area (8)
4 Drink from company's female charge (6)
5 Lacking morality, doing something wrong (2,2,2,4) UP TO NO GOOD
6 Neat gaps set right in shows (8) PAEGANTS
8 Thus, a child is quite legitimate (4,2,7) BORN IN WEDLOCK
13 Boy upset at riot-hit tourist location (6,4) BEAUTY SPOT
15 Assistance raised to native group brings on harangue (8) DIATRIBE
16 Gets information of champions overlooking tax (8)
18 Pledge oneself to occupy (6)
20 Left, all agog, has Congress leader ousted (6)
22 What is more in formal society (4)

[CLUELESS]

ACROSS
7 That little fellow to begin manipulating day doctor (3,5)TOM THUMB
9 Deviously harp on Oliver Twist, for one (6)ORPHAN
10 Take a picture of a piece of cake (4)
11 Kicked around a referee, with no shoes on (10) BAREFOOTED
12 Clark procures right to distort message (6)GARBLE
14 Heading to bring diamonds? Rather hampered by severe weather (8)
15 Downplayed sea excursion bringing murderer's tools (6,7) DEADLY WEAPONS
17 Mother instead has hot title of newspaper (8) MASTHEAD
19 Rascal about to turn back scrounger (6)
21 Ross dodges fetching fabrics for women's gowns (5,5)
22 It is like baking no end (4)
23 Old boy's drawn-out shape (6)OBLONG
24 Stay current! Look back! Favourites return! (4,4)

DOWN
1 Bostonian, missing ton, became crazy in Balkan republic (6)BOSNIA
2 A revolutionary's up (4)
3 Stupid debutante cut short - one found in the exercise area (8) DUMBBELL
4 Drink from company's female charge (6)
5 Lacking morality, doing something wrong (2,2,2,4) UP TO NO GOOD
6 Neat gaps set right in shows (8) PAEGANTS
8 Thus, a child is quite legitimate (4,2,7) BORN IN WEDLOCK
13 Boy upset at riot-hit tourist location (6,4) BEAUTY SPOT
15 Assistance raised to native group brings on harangue (8) DIATRIBE
16 Gets information of champions overlooking tax (8) ACCESSES
18 Pledge oneself to occupy (6)
20 Left, all agog, has Congress leader ousted (6)
22 What is more in formal society (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 That little fellow to begin manipulating day doctor (3,5)TOM THUMB
9 Deviously harp on Oliver Twist, for one (6)ORPHAN
10 Take a picture of a piece of cake (4)SNAP
11 Kicked around a referee, with no shoes on (10) BAREFOOTED
12 Clark procures right to distort message (6)GARBLE
14 Heading to bring diamonds? Rather hampered by severe weather (8)ICEBOUND
15 Downplayed sea excursion bringing murderer's tools (6,7) DEADLY WEAPONS
17 Mother instead has hot title of newspaper (8) MASTHEAD
19 Rascal about to turn back scrounger (6)CADGER
21 Ross dodges fetching fabrics for women's gowns (5,5)DRESS GOODS
22 It is like baking no end (4)AKIN
23 Old boy's drawn-out shape (6)OBLONG
24 Stay current! Look back! Favourites return! (4,4)KEEP STEP

DOWN
1 Bostonian, missing ton, became crazy in Balkan republic (6)BOSNIA
2 A revolutionary's up (4)ATOP
3 Stupid debutante cut short - one found in the exercise area (8) DUMBBELL
4 Drink from company's female charge (6)COFFEE
5 Lacking morality, doing something wrong (2,2,2,4) UP TO NO GOOD
6 Neat gaps set right in shows (8) PAEGANTS
8 Thus, a child is quite legitimate (4,2,7) BORN IN WEDLOCK
13 Boy upset at riot-hit tourist location (6,4) BEAUTY SPOT
15 Assistance raised to native group brings on harangue (8) DIATRIBE
16 Gets information of champions overlooking tax (8) ACCESSES
18 Pledge oneself to occupy (6)ENGAGE
20 Left, all agog, has Congress leader ousted (6)EXITED
22 What is more in formal society (4)ALSO

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Precision of account held by church office (8)
5 Deserter caught by soldiers Army person gets free (6)
9 Enters without knocking — Pole enters, having lost time (6,2)
10 Crooks back on lake stretch (6)
12 A female in truncated group is well-protected (4 )
13 Disowning sailor's timeless pronouncement (10)
15 Two learners in terrible duel calmed down (6)
17 Father's group, having no time, is on the way out (5)
20 Criticise the Spanish discussion group (5)
21 Business information included in account by start of year (6)
24 They have an unruly lot to control (4,6)
27 Drunk up? (4)
29 The old line is one that is to be tested (6)
30 French friend's wire is friendly (8)
31 It's a net for the petty dictator (6)
32 This won't give you any vision (5,3)

Down
1 Convent leader has Jack joining Elizabeth (6) ABBESS
2 Concern about a fine container (6) CARAFE
3 By riverside, fish movie roll (4) REEL
4 Scale cherry's top branch (5) CLIMB
6 Russian father suffering one ulcer (5) RUPIA
7 True, by contrast this is different (4,2,2)
8 Declines violently to be suppressed (8)
11 Dossier about theologian being cheat (6)
14 Great many top-class learners are far from scintillating (4)
16 Fifty one clever, but legally obligated (6)
17 Agreement said to be stuffed (4)
18 Works from poets are all over the place (8)
19 Individual entering pub, thirsty at first, overall rude (8)
22 Doctor in the river is adroit (6)
23 Girl exercises holding tool and tip of belt (6)
25 Temporarily place a winter garment (5)
26 See, it's wicked male animal (5)
28 Small, able survey (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11186/article6393940.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Precision of account held by church office (8)
5 Deserter caught by soldiers Army person gets free (6)
9 Enters without knocking — Pole enters, having lost time (6,2)
10 Crooks back on lake stretch (6)
12 A female in truncated group is well-protected (4 )
13 Disowning sailor's timeless pronouncement (10) ABDICATION
15 Two learners in terrible duel calmed down (6)
17 Father's group, having no time, is on the way out (5)
20 Criticise the Spanish discussion group (5)
21 Business information included in account by start of year (6)
24 They have an unruly lot to control (4,6) RIOT POLICE
27 Drunk up? (4)
29 The old line is one that is to be tested (6)
30 French friend's wire is friendly (8) AMICABLE
31 It's a net for the petty dictator (6) SATRAP
32 This won't give you any vision (5,3) BLIND EYE

Down
1 Convent leader has Jack joining Elizabeth (6) ABBESS
2 Concern about a fine container (6) CARAFE
3 By riverside, fish movie roll (4) REEL
4 Scale cherry's top branch (5) CLIMB
6 Russian father suffering one ulcer (5) RUPIA
7 True, by contrast this is different (4,2,2)
8 Declines violently to be suppressed (8)
11 Dossier about theologian being cheat (6)
14 Great many top-class learners are far from scintillating (4)
16 Fifty one clever, but legally obligated (6)
17 Agreement said to be stuffed (4)
18 Works from poets are all over the place (8)
19 Individual entering pub, thirsty at first, overall rude (8)
22 Doctor in the river is adroit (6)
23 Girl exercises holding tool and tip of belt (6)
25 Temporarily place a winter garment (5)
26 See, it's wicked male animal (5)
28 Small, able survey (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Precision of account held by church office (8)ACCURACY
5 Deserter caught by soldiers Army person gets free (6)GRATIS
9 Enters without knocking — Pole enters, having lost time (6,2)
10 Crooks back on lake stretch (6)
12 A female in truncated group is well-protected (4 )SAFE
13 Disowning sailor's timeless pronouncement (10) ABDICATION
15 Two learners in terrible duel calmed down (6)LULLED
17 Father's group, having no time, is on the way out (5)
20 Criticise the Spanish discussion group (5)PANEL
21 Business information included in account by start of year (6)
24 They have an unruly lot to control (4,6) RIOT POLICE
27 Drunk up? (4)
29 The old line is one that is to be tested (6)
30 French friend's wire is friendly (8) AMICABLE
31 It's a net for the petty dictator (6) SATRAP
32 This won't give you any vision (5,3) BLIND EYE

Down
1 Convent leader has Jack joining Elizabeth (6) ABBESS
2 Concern about a fine container (6) CARAFE
3 By riverside, fish movie roll (4) REEL
4 Scale cherry's top branch (5) CLIMB
6 Russian father suffering one ulcer (5) RUPIA
7 True, by contrast this is different (4,2,2)
8 Declines violently to be suppressed (8)
11 Dossier about theologian being cheat (6)
14 Great many top-class learners are far from scintillating (4)
16 Fifty one clever, but legally obligated (6)
17 Agreement said to be stuffed (4)
18 Works from poets are all over the place (8)
19 Individual entering pub, thirsty at first, overall rude (8)
22 Doctor in the river is adroit (6)
23 Girl exercises holding tool and tip of belt (6)
25 Temporarily place a winter garment (5)
26 See, it's wicked male animal (5)
28 Small, able survey (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Precision of account held by church office (8)ACCURACY
5 Deserter caught by soldiers Army person gets free (6)GRATIS
9 Enters without knocking — Pole enters, having lost time (6,2) BARGES IN
10 Crooks back on lake stretch (6)
12 A female in truncated group is well-protected (4 )SAFE
13 Disowning sailor's timeless pronouncement (10) ABDICATION
15 Two learners in terrible duel calmed down (6)LULLED
17 Father's group, having no time, is on the way out (5)
20 Criticise the Spanish discussion group (5)PANEL
21 Business information included in account by start of year (6)
24 They have an unruly lot to control (4,6) RIOT POLICE
27 Drunk up? (4) HIGH
29 The old line is one that is to be tested (6)
30 French friend's wire is friendly (8) AMICABLE
31 It's a net for the petty dictator (6) SATRAP
32 This won't give you any vision (5,3) BLIND EYE

Down
1 Convent leader has Jack joining Elizabeth (6) ABBESS
2 Concern about a fine container (6) CARAFE
3 By riverside, fish movie roll (4) REEL
4 Scale cherry's top branch (5) CLIMB
6 Russian father suffering one ulcer (5) RUPIA
7 True, by contrast this is different (4,2,2)
8 Declines violently to be suppressed (8) SILENCED
11 Dossier about theologian being cheat (6)
14 Great many top-class learners are far from scintillating (4) DULL
16 Fifty one clever, but legally obligated (6) LIABLE
17 Agreement said to be stuffed (4)
18 Works from poets are all over the place (8)
19 Individual entering pub, thirsty at first, overall rude (8)
22 Doctor in the river is adroit (6)
23 Girl exercises holding tool and tip of belt (6)
25 Temporarily place a winter garment (5)
26 See, it's wicked male animal (5)
28 Small, able survey (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Precision of account held by church office (8)ACCURACY
5 Deserter caught by soldiers Army person gets free (6)GRATIS
9 Enters without knocking — Pole enters, having lost time (6,2) BARGES IN
10 Crooks back on lake stretch (6)
12 A female in truncated group is well-protected (4 )SAFE
13 Disowning sailor's timeless pronouncement (10) ABDICATION
15 Two learners in terrible duel calmed down (6)LULLED
17 Father's group, having no time, is on the way out (5)
20 Criticise the Spanish discussion group (5)PANEL
21 Business information included in account by start of year (6) AGENCY
24 They have an unruly lot to control (4,6) RIOT POLICE
27 Drunk up? (4) HIGH
29 The old line is one that is to be tested (6)
30 French friend's wire is friendly (8) AMICABLE
31 It's a net for the petty dictator (6) SATRAP
32 This won't give you any vision (5,3) BLIND EYE

Down
1 Convent leader has Jack joining Elizabeth (6) ABBESS
2 Concern about a fine container (6) CARAFE
3 By riverside, fish movie roll (4) REEL
4 Scale cherry's top branch (5) CLIMB
6 Russian father suffering one ulcer (5) RUPIA
7 True, by contrast this is different (4,2,2) THAT IS SO
8 Declines violently to be suppressed (8) SILENCED
11 Dossier about theologian being cheat (6)
14 Great many top-class learners are far from scintillating (4) DULL
16 Fifty one clever, but legally obligated (6) LIABLE
17 Agreement said to be stuffed (4) PACT
18 Works from poets are all over the place (8) OPERATES
19 Individual entering pub, thirsty at first, overall rude (8)
22 Doctor in the river is adroit (6) NIMBLE
23 Girl exercises holding tool and tip of belt (6)
25 Temporarily place a winter garment (5)
26 See, it's wicked male animal (5)
28 Small, able survey (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Precision of account held by church office (8)ACCURACY
5 Deserter caught by soldiers Army person gets free (6)GRATIS
9 Enters without knocking — Pole enters, having lost time (6,2) BARGES IN
10 Crooks back on lake stretch (6)SPRAWL
12 A female in truncated group is well-protected (4 )SAFE
13 Disowning sailor's timeless pronouncement (10) ABDICATION
15 Two learners in terrible duel calmed down (6)LULLED
17 Father's group, having no time, is on the way out (5)PASSE
20 Criticise the Spanish discussion group (5)PANEL
21 Business information included in account by start of year (6) AGENCY
24 They have an unruly lot to control (4,6) RIOT POLICE
27 Drunk up? (4) HIGH
29 The old line is one that is to be tested (6)THEORY
30 French friend's wire is friendly (8) AMICABLE
31 It's a net for the petty dictator (6) SATRAP
32 This won't give you any vision (5,3) BLIND EYE

Down
1 Convent leader has Jack joining Elizabeth (6) ABBESS
2 Concern about a fine container (6) CARAFE
3 By riverside, fish movie roll (4) REEL
4 Scale cherry's top branch (5) CLIMB
6 Russian father suffering one ulcer (5) RUPIA
7 True, by contrast this is different (4,2,2) THAT IS SO
8 Declines violently to be suppressed (8) SILENCED
11 Dossier about theologian being cheat (6)FIDDLE
14 Great many top-class learners are far from scintillating (4) DULL
16 Fifty one clever, but legally obligated (6) LIABLE
17 Agreement said to be stuffed (4) PACT
18 Works from poets are all over the place (8) OPERATES
19 Individual entering pub, thirsty at first, overall rude (8)INSOLENT
22 Doctor in the river is adroit (6) NIMBLE
23 Girl exercises holding tool and tip of belt (6)PHOEBE
25 Temporarily place a winter garment (5)PARKA
26 See, it's wicked male animal (5)CAMEL
28 Small, able survey (4)SCAN

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

[deepakgita]

In some clues, I is definition. This letter stands for the same everywhere.

Across
1 Amusingly overwhelm beauties, say, with jingles (6,5)
9 Getting inside picture of Indian film director in pedestrian activity (1-6)
10 Play on a sort of I (7)
11 Chaplain has a large number in trim (5)
12 Agreeing endlessly there's nothing inside I (9)
13 Classical peepers? (5)
15 Each has a word of thanks about cheap Allman Brothers Band album (3,1,5)
18 Says: “They don't make many stops” (9)
21 Old big Greek character (5)
22 Grim adman plays South Indian I (9)
24 Riled about champion's gymnastic dismount (5)
26 East Indian takes in excellence of retired faculty (7)
27 South Nepal's disturbed to take model course of action, if fixed (3,4)
28 Dwells on choir travelling around with daughter's I (11)

Down
1 Reportedly bags old mobile I (9) SAXOPHONE
2 Animal from English countryside (5) ELAND
3 This shows the way in pupils' exercise notebooks (9) GUIDELINE
4 Celebrity status of say someone like Ananthapadmanabhachariar (3,4) BIG NAME
5 Many employ multifarious cast to find a runaway pet (4,3) LOST CAT
6 Son nearabout is more sensible (5)
7 Good I confront proprietor of inn (8)
8 Endless, godless routine may yet bring amused look (4)
14 Matchless? (8)
16 Seeing the future, support the man Mark no end (9)
17 Encouraged to try a number with the young man (9)
19 Not so spirited soldier gives up every other lady for horse (7)
20 Uncle has many of South Indian dish — not Delhi's top delicacies (7)
22 Proper gathering (4)
23 Very silly to be like a gorilla (5)
25 I in cooler room zero (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11095/article6051348.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

In some clues, I is definition. This letter stands for the same everywhere.

Across
1 Amusingly overwhelm beauties, say, with jingles (6,5)
9 Getting inside picture of Indian film director in pedestrian activity (1-6)
10 Play on a sort of I (7)
11 Chaplain has a large number in trim (5)
12 Agreeing endlessly there's nothing inside I (9)
13 Classical peepers? (5)
15 Each has a word of thanks about cheap Allman Brothers Band album (3,1,5)
18 Says: “They don't make many stops” (9)EXPRESSES
21 Old big Greek character (5)OMEGA
22 Grim adman plays South Indian I (9)MRIDANGAM
24 Riled about champion's gymnastic dismount (5)
26 East Indian takes in excellence of retired faculty (7)
27 South Nepal's disturbed to take model course of action, if fixed (3,4)SET PLAN
28 Dwells on choir travelling around with daughter's I (11)

Down
1 Reportedly bags old mobile I (9) SAXOPHONE
2 Animal from English countryside (5) ELAND
3 This shows the way in pupils' exercise notebooks (9) GUIDELINE
4 Celebrity status of say someone like Ananthapadmanabhachariar (3,4) BIG NAME
5 Many employ multifarious cast to find a runaway pet (4,3) LOST CAT
6 Son nearabout is more sensible (5)SANER
7 Good I confront proprietor of inn (8)
8 Endless, godless routine may yet bring amused look (4)
14 Matchless? (8)
16 Seeing the future, support the man Mark no end (9)
17 Encouraged to try a number with the young man (9)
19 Not so spirited soldier gives up every other lady for horse (7)
20 Uncle has many of South Indian dish — not Delhi's top delicacies (7)
22 Proper gathering (4)
23 Very silly to be like a gorilla (5)
25 I in cooler room zero (5)

[CLUELESS]

T O U G H !!!!!
In some clues, I is definition. This letter stands for the same everywhere.
Across
1 Amusingly overwhelm beauties, say, with jingles (6,5)
9 Getting inside picture of Indian film director in pedestrian activity (1-6)
10 Play on a sort of I (7)
11 Chaplain has a large number in trim (5)
12 Agreeing endlessly there's nothing inside I (9)
13 Classical peepers? (5)
15 Each has a word of thanks about cheap Allman Brothers Band album (3,1,5)
18 Says: “They don't make many stops” (9)EXPRESSES
21 Old big Greek character (5)OMEGA
22 Grim adman plays South Indian I (9)MRIDANGAM
24 Riled about champion's gymnastic dismount (5)
26 East Indian takes in excellence of retired faculty (7)
27 South Nepal's disturbed to take model course of action, if fixed (3,4)SET PLAN
28 Dwells on choir travelling around with daughter's I (11)

Down
1 Reportedly bags old mobile I (9) SAXOPHONE
2 Animal from English countryside (5) ELAND
3 This shows the way in pupils' exercise notebooks (9) GUIDELINE
4 Celebrity status of say someone like Ananthapadmanabhachariar (3,4) BIG NAME
5 Many employ multifarious cast to find a runaway pet (4,3) LOST CAT
6 Son nearabout is more sensible (5)SANER
7 Good I confront proprietor of inn (8)
8 Endless, godless routine may yet bring amused look (4)
14 Matchless? (8) UNPAIRED
16 Seeing the future, support the man Mark no end (9)
17 Encouraged to try a number with the young man (9)
19 Not so spirited soldier gives up every other lady for horse (7)
20 Uncle has many of South Indian dish — not Delhi's top delicacies (7) SAMOSAS
22 Proper gathering (4) MEET
23 Very silly to be like a gorilla (5) APISH
25 I in cooler room zero (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Amusingly overwhelm beauties, say, with jingles (6,5)SLEIGH BELLES
9 Getting inside picture of Indian film director in pedestrian activity (1-6)X-RAYING
10 Play on a sort of I (7)SANTOOR
11 Chaplain has a large number in trim (5)PADRE
12 Agreeing endlessly there's nothing inside I (9)ACCORDION
13 Classical peepers? (5)OCULI
15 Each has a word of thanks about cheap Allman Brothers Band album (3,1,5)EAT A PEACH
18 Says: “They don't make many stops” (9)EXPRESSES
21 Old big Greek character (5)OMEGA
22 Grim adman plays South Indian I (9)MRIDANGAM
24 Riled about champion's gymnastic dismount (5)HESCHT
26 East Indian takes in excellence of retired faculty (7)EMERITI
27 South Nepal's disturbed to take model course of action, if fixed (3,4)SET PLAN
28 Dwells on choir travelling around with daughter's I (11)HARPSICHORD

Down
1 Reportedly bags old mobile I (9) SAXOPHONE
2 Animal from English countryside (5) ELAND
3 This shows the way in pupils' exercise notebooks (9) GUIDELINE
4 Celebrity status of say someone like Ananthapadmanabhachariar (3,4) BIG NAME
5 Many employ multifarious cast to find a runaway pet (4,3) LOST CAT
6 Son nearabout is more sensible (5)SANER
7 Good I confront proprietor of inn (8)BONIFACE
8 Endless, godless routine may yet bring amused look (4)GRIN
14 Matchless? (8) UNPAIRED
16 Seeing the future, support the man Mark no end (9)PROPHETIC
17 Encouraged to try a number with the young man (9)HEARTENED
19 Not so spirited soldier gives up every other lady for horse (7)SOGGIER
20 Uncle has many of South Indian dish — not Delhi's top delicacies (7) SAMOSAS
22 Proper gathering (4) MEET
23 Very silly to be like a gorilla (5) APISH
25 I in cooler room zero (5)CELLO

:clap::clap::clap: Yes, a tough orchestra!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Applause about dismantled part is bogus (8)
6 Software version produced by a son in North India (4)
9 Reactions from the hoity-toity as new international females enter ship (6)
10 Break away from bogeyman holding tip of pistol (7)
13 Shopkeepers purveying exotic, rare tiles (9)
14 Master a tragic drama by a Pole (5)
15 Principal leader leaves protest movement (4)
16 Good man to welcome good section in acts of putting together (10)
19 Completely defeated — defeated by the following set? (6,4)
21 Zulu regiment featured in grim picture (4)
24 Dates shuffled — all filled up! (5)
25 Strike to affect badly (4,1,4)
26 Record by one Indian village in witticism (7)
27 Bitterly cold appraisal after victory (6)
28 Sarasa's head has a decorative ribbon (4)
29 No. 1 amply fit to be a games participant (8)

Down
2 Spaceship's mark peeled by nut (7)
3 Bird shows how exaggeration’s no good (6)
4 Held in esteem unholy spectre of the French pushed back (9)
5 Models’ stances (5)
7 Axle-pin has come loose? Give reason! (7) EXPLAIN
8 Give expression to views as a broadcaster might (3,4,5) AIR ONES VIEWS
11 Claim everyone starts to exemplify good etiquette (6) ALLEGE
12 Stomachs money wagers about question (5,7) BREAD BASKETS
17 How to get the answer (2,4,3) IN THAT WAY
18 Joiner with adult (6)
20 Secures a primary tantric to scratch stain (7)
22 Undue alarm about India's third deadliest disease (7)
23 Joke was over being cut into several pieces (4,2)
25 Silent about old Disney flier (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11205/article6464924.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Applause about dismantled part is bogus (8)
6 Software version produced by a son in North India (4)
9 Reactions from the hoity-toity as new international females enter ship (6)
10 Break away from bogeyman holding tip of pistol (7)
13 Shopkeepers purveying exotic, rare tiles (9)RETAILERS
14 Master a tragic drama by a Pole (5)LEARN
15 Principal leader leaves protest movement (4)ALLY
16 Good man to welcome good section in acts of putting together (10)
19 Completely defeated — defeated by the following set? (6,4)
21 Zulu regiment featured in grim picture (4)
24 Dates shuffled — all filled up! (5)SATED
25 Strike to affect badly (4,1,4)
26 Record by one Indian village in witticism (7)
27 Bitterly cold appraisal after victory (6)
28 Sarasa's head has a decorative ribbon (4)SASH
29 No. 1 amply fit to be a games participant (8)

Down
2 Spaceship's mark peeled by nut (7)
3 Bird shows how exaggeration’s no good (6)
4 Held in esteem unholy spectre of the French pushed back (9)
5 Models’ stances (5)
7 Axle-pin has come loose? Give reason! (7) EXPLAIN
8 Give expression to views as a broadcaster might (3,4,5) AIR ONES VIEWS
11 Claim everyone starts to exemplify good etiquette (6) ALLEGE
12 Stomachs money wagers about question (5,7) BREAD BASKETS
17 How to get the answer (2,4,3) IN THAT WAY
18 Joiner with adult (6)
20 Secures a primary tantric to scratch stain (7)
22 Undue alarm about India's third deadliest disease (7)
23 Joke was over being cut into several pieces (4,2)
25 Silent about old Disney flier (5)