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

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Applause about dismantled part is bogus (8) CLAPTRAP
6 Software version produced by a son in North India (4) BETA
9 Reactions from the hoity-toity as new international females enter ship (6) SNIFFS
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) IMPI
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) OLYMPIAN

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)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Applause about dismantled part is bogus (8) CLAPTRAP
6 Software version produced by a son in North India (4) BETA
9 Reactions from the hoity-toity as new international females enter ship (6) SNIFFS
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) IMPI
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) EPIGRAM
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) OLYMPIAN

Down
2 Spaceship's mark peeled by nut (7) LUNATIC
3 Bird shows how exaggeration’s no good (6)
4 Held in esteem unholy spectre of the French pushed back (9) RESPECTED
5 Models’ stances (5) POSES
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) MALARIA
23 Joke was over being cut into several pieces (4,2)
25 Silent about old Disney flier (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Applause about dismantled part is bogus (8) CLAPTRAP
6 Software version produced by a son in North India (4) BETA
9 Reactions from the hoity-toity as new international females enter ship (6) SNIFFS
10 Break away from bogeyman holding tip of pistol (7)SCRAPER
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)STRINGINGS
19 Completely defeated — defeated by the following set? (6,4)BEATEN DOWN
21 Zulu regiment featured in grim picture (4) IMPI
24 Dates shuffled — all filled up! (5)SATED
25 Strike to affect badly (4,1,4)DEAL A BLOW
26 Record by one Indian village in witticism (7) EPIGRAM
27 Bitterly cold appraisal after victory (6)WINTRY
28 Sarasa's head has a decorative ribbon (4)SASH
29 No. 1 amply fit to be a games participant (8) OLYMPIAN

Down
2 Spaceship's mark peeled by nut (7) LUNATIC
3 Bird shows how exaggeration’s no good (6)PUFFIN
4 Held in esteem unholy spectre of the French pushed back (9) RESPECTED
5 Models’ stances (5) POSES
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)WELDER
20 Secures a primary tantric to scratch stain (7)ATTAINS
22 Undue alarm about India's third deadliest disease (7) MALARIA
23 Joke was over being cut into several pieces (4,2)SAWN UP
25 Silent about old Disney flier (5)DUMBO

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Not allowed to, carrying sailor over (5) TABOO
4 Lady’s blouse — Georgia’s blue one (9) GARIBALDI
9 Racehorse I’m on in training, whatever the weather (4,4,2,5) COME RAIN OR SHINE
10 Salt in tum sickened? Here’s a tonic (9) STIMULANT
11 Open to view? About time (5) OVERT
12 Old boy’s solution, not easily understood (7)
14 Responded concerning new cadet (7)
16 One who has wrecked aerodynamic device(7)
18 Child with a broad smile causes annoyance (7)
19 Composer drowned in Poole Harbour (5)
20 What ex-soldier may have worn in mass rally — black fill the bill? (5,4)
22 Play a song written by Chuck Berry (3,5,3,4)
23 Article located involved storytelling (9)
24 Hot and exceptionally dry round health spa (5)

DOWN
1 Gathers, before socials, in more than one place selling confectionery (4,5)
2 Film young child? No, not visible (5)
3 Novel ruled out - unfair, poor marks having been received (3,6,6)
4 Frown from stern master (7)
5 One may crow, duck being in list (7)
6 What one must make do with if most of bananas are rotten? (4,2,1,3,5)
7 City in Crete lies devastated (9)
8 That is part of bride’s trousseau (2,3)
13 Igloo shown, destroyed by river (4,5)
15 Sculptor on a broadcast in celebration (9)
17 Lamb, for example, reportedly studied answer (3,4)
18 Funny, Colonel drinking mineral (7)
19 Song lyric by the French female (5)
21 Knock over raised object (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2827/article6860765.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Not allowed to, carrying sailor over (5) TABOO
4 Lady’s blouse — Georgia’s blue one (9) GARIBALDI
9 Racehorse I’m on in training, whatever the weather (4,4,2,5) COME RAIN OR SHINE
10 Salt in tum sickened? Here’s a tonic (9) STIMULANT
11 Open to view? About time (5) OVERT
12 Old boy’s solution, not easily understood (7)
14 Responded concerning new cadet (7) REACTED
16 One who has wrecked aerodynamic device(7)
18 Child with a broad smile causes annoyance (7) CHAGRIN
19 Composer drowned in Poole Harbour (5) LEHAR
20 What ex-soldier may have worn in mass rally — black fill the bill? (5,4)
22 Play a song written by Chuck Berry (3,5,3,4)
23 Article located involved storytelling (9)
24 Hot and exceptionally dry round health spa (5) HYDRO

DOWN
1 Gathers, before socials, in more than one place selling confectionery (4,5)
2 Film young child? No, not visible (5)
3 Novel ruled out - unfair, poor marks having been received (3,6,6)
4 Frown from stern master (7)
5 One may crow, duck being in list (7)
6 What one must make do with if most of bananas are rotten? (4,2,1,3,5)
7 City in Crete lies devastated (9)
8 That is part of bride’s trousseau (2,3)
13 Igloo shown, destroyed by river (4,5)
15 Sculptor on a broadcast in celebration (9)
17 Lamb, for example, reportedly studied answer (3,4)
18 Funny, Colonel drinking mineral (7) COMICAL
19 Song lyric by the French female (5)
21 Knock over raised object (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Not allowed to, carrying sailor over (5) TABOO
4 Lady’s blouse — Georgia’s blue one (9) GARIBALDI
9 Racehorse I’m on in training, whatever the weather (4,4,2,5) COME RAIN OR SHINE
10 Salt in tum sickened? Here’s a tonic (9) STIMULANT
11 Open to view? About time (5) OVERT
12 Old boy’s solution, not easily understood (7)
14 Responded concerning new cadet (7) REACTED
16 One who has wrecked aerodynamic device(7)
18 Child with a broad smile causes annoyance (7) CHAGRIN
19 Composer drowned in Poole Harbour (5) LEHAR
20 What ex-soldier may have worn in mass rally — black fill the bill? (5,4)
22 Play a song written by Chuck Berry (3,5,3,4)
23 Article located involved storytelling (9)ANECDOTAL
24 Hot and exceptionally dry round health spa (5) HYDRO

DOWN
1 Gathers, before socials, in more than one place selling confectionery (4,5)
2 Film young child? No, not visible (5)
3 Novel ruled out - unfair, poor marks having been received (3,6,6)
4 Frown from stern master (7)GRIMACE
5 One may crow, duck being in list (7)
6 What one must make do with if most of bananas are rotten? (4,2,1,3,5)
7 City in Crete lies devastated (9)
8 That is part of bride’s trousseau (2,3)
13 Igloo shown, destroyed by river (4,5)SNOW HOUSE
15 Sculptor on a broadcast in celebration (9)
17 Lamb, for example, reportedly studied answer (3,4)
18 Funny, Colonel drinking mineral (7) COMICAL
19 Song lyric by the French female (5)LAYLA
21 Knock over raised object (5)UPEND

[CLUELESS]

ACROSS
1 Not allowed to, carrying sailor over (5) TABOO
4 Lady’s blouse — Georgia’s blue one (9) GARIBALDI
9 Racehorse I’m on in training, whatever the weather (4,4,2,5) COME RAIN OR SHINE
10 Salt in tum sickened? Here’s a tonic (9) STIMULANT
11 Open to view? About time (5) OVERT
12 Old boy’s solution, not easily understood (7) OBSCURE
14 Responded concerning new cadet (7) REACTED
16 One who has wrecked aerodynamic device(7) SPOILER
18 Child with a broad smile causes annoyance (7) CHAGRIN
19 Composer drowned in Poole Harbour (5) LEHAR
20 What ex-soldier may have worn in mass rally — black fill the bill? (5,4)
22 Play a song written by Chuck Berry (3,5,3,4)
23 Article located involved storytelling (9)ANECDOTAL
24 Hot and exceptionally dry round health spa (5) HYDRO

DOWN
1 Gathers, before socials, in more than one place selling confectionery (4,5)
2 Film young child? No, not visible (5)
3 Novel ruled out - unfair, poor marks having been received (3,6,6)
4 Frown from stern master (7)GRIMACE
5 One may crow, duck being in list (7) ROOSTER
6 What one must make do with if most of bananas are rotten? (4,2,1,3,5) BEST OF A BAD BUNCH
7 City in Crete lies devastated (9) LEICESTER
8 That is part of bride’s trousseau (2,3)
13 Igloo shown, destroyed by river (4,5)SNOW HOUSE
15 Sculptor on a broadcast in celebration (9)
17 Lamb, for example, reportedly studied answer (3,4)
18 Funny, Colonel drinking mineral (7) COMICAL
19 Song lyric by the French female (5)LAYLA
21 Knock over raised object (5)UPEND

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Not allowed to, carrying sailor over (5) TABOO
4 Lady’s blouse — Georgia’s blue one (9) GARIBALDI
9 Racehorse I’m on in training, whatever the weather (4,4,2,5) COME RAIN OR SHINE
10 Salt in tum sickened? Here’s a tonic (9) STIMULANT
11 Open to view? About time (5) OVERT
12 Old boy’s solution, not easily understood (7) OBSCURE
14 Responded concerning new cadet (7) REACTED
16 One who has wrecked aerodynamic device(7) SPOILER
18 Child with a broad smile causes annoyance (7) CHAGRIN
19 Composer drowned in Poole Harbour (5) LEHAR
20 What ex-soldier may have worn in mass rally — black fill the bill? (5,4)DEMOB SUIT
22 Play a song written by Chuck Berry (3,5,3,4)YOU NEVER CAN TELL
23 Article located involved storytelling (9)ANECDOTAL
24 Hot and exceptionally dry round health spa (5) HYDRO

DOWN
1 Gathers, before socials, in more than one place selling confectionery (4,5)TUCK SHOPS
2 Film young child? No, not visible (5)BAMBI
3 Novel ruled out - unfair, poor marks having been received (3,6,6)OUR MUTUAL FRIEND
4 Frown from stern master (7)GRIMACE
5 One may crow, duck being in list (7) ROOSTER
6 What one must make do with if most of bananas are rotten? (4,2,1,3,5) BEST OF A BAD BUNCH
7 City in Crete lies devastated (9) LEICESTER
8 That is part of bride’s trousseau (2,3)ID EST
13 Igloo shown, destroyed by river (4,5)SNOW HOUSE
15 Sculptor on a broadcast in celebration (9)DONATELLO
17 Lamb, for example, reportedly studied answer (3,4)RED MEAT
18 Funny, Colonel drinking mineral (7) COMICAL
19 Song lyric by the French female (5)LAYLA
21 Knock over raised object (5)UPEND

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Starred clues have no definitions. Their solutions belong to the same category.

Across
1 *The man, married, is in church (7) CHEMISE
5 *Bachelor gets a new one with a bit of nicety (6) BANIAN
10 Trainee crashes in Liverpool racecourse (7) AINTREE
11 Regret over old father making music (7) EUROPOP
12 Someone who flies looking for bugs (4,5) TEST PILOT
13 *Change a key (5)
14 Attractive, horny woman takes no sides in show (4)
15 *And German everts badly (9)
18 *Army officers, that is on! (9)
20 *Small, impudent rejoinder (4)
24 Refers to locales that are mentioned (5)
25 Star men on tossed-about decks (9)
26 *T, not T T T T... (7)
27 Not made public: shaken Anu and I are embarrassed (7)
28 Suggests it stops in a different way (6)
29 *Good - good man has a circle (1-6)

Down
2 Cuts the conversation with Dutch boy over girl in high place (5,2)
3 Greek nymph in firmer operation (6)
4 Explaining something in detail letter by letter (8,2,3)
6 In avenue, undergarment is upside down - it's irritating (8)
7 Suggests rogue utters falsehoods (7)
8 Apartment restriction peons dismantled over time (2,4)
9 *Disparage relationships (7)
11 Preteen nurser turns out business persons (13)
16 What a curious child does - makes extraordinary demands (4,1,3)
17 Record one's poem for TV series segment (7)
19 Artist's terrible sting of classifications (7)
21 Film investor's hope in marathon (4,3)
22 Move to drink goes haywire (4,2)
23 Harm mischievous boy's appearance (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Starred clues have no definitions. Their solutions belong to the same category.

Across
1 *The man, married, is in church (7) CHEMISE
5 *Bachelor gets a new one with a bit of nicety (6) BANIAN
10 Trainee crashes in Liverpool racecourse (7) AINTREE
11 Regret over old father making music (7) EUROPOP
12 Someone who flies looking for bugs (4,5) TEST PILOT
13 *Change a key (5)
14 Attractive, horny woman takes no sides in show (4)
15 *And German everts badly (9)
18 *Army officers, that is on! (9)
20 *Small, impudent rejoinder (4)
24 Refers to locales that are mentioned (5)
25 Star men on tossed-about decks (9)ORNAMENTS
26 *T, not T T T T... (7)
27 Not made public: shaken Anu and I are embarrassed (7)
28 Suggests it stops in a different way (6)
29 *Good - good man has a circle (1-6)

Down
2 Cuts the conversation with Dutch boy over girl in high place (5,2)
3 Greek nymph in firmer operation (6)
4 Explaining something in detail letter by letter (8,2,3)SPELLING IT OUT
6 In avenue, undergarment is upside down - it's irritating (8)
7 Suggests rogue utters falsehoods (7)IMPLIES
8 Apartment restriction peons dismantled over time (2,4)
9 *Disparage relationships (7)
11 Preteen nurser turns out business persons (13)ENTREPRENEURS
16 What a curious child does - makes extraordinary demands (4,1,3)
17 Record one's poem for TV series segment (7)
19 Artist's terrible sting of classifications (7)
21 Film investor's hope in marathon (4,3)
22 Move to drink goes haywire (4,2)
23 Harm mischievous boy's appearance (6)IMPAIR

[sandhya.p61]

Starred clues have no definitions. Their solutions belong to the same category.

Across
1 *The man, married, is in church (7) CHEMISE
5 *Bachelor gets a new one with a bit of nicety (6) BANIAN
10 Trainee crashes in Liverpool racecourse (7) AINTREE
11 Regret over old father making music (7) EUROPOP
12 Someone who flies looking for bugs (4,5) TEST PILOT
13 *Change a key (5)
14 Attractive, horny woman takes no sides in show (4)
15 *And German everts badly (9) UNDERVEST
18 *Army officers, that is on! (9) BRASSIERE
20 *Small, impudent rejoinder (4)
24 Refers to locales that are mentioned (5)
25 Star men on tossed-about decks (9)
26 *T, not T T T T... (7) SINGLET
27 Not made public: shaken Anu and I are embarrassed (7)
28 Suggests it stops in a different way (6)
29 *Good - good man has a circle (1-6) G-STRING

Down
2 Cuts the conversation with Dutch boy over girl in high place (5,2)
3 Greek nymph in firmer operation (6)
4 Explaining something in detail letter by letter (8,2,3)
6 In avenue, undergarment is upside down - it's irritating (8)
7 Suggests rogue utters falsehoods (7)
8 Apartment restriction peons dismantled over time (2,4)
9 *Disparage relationships (7) PANTIES
11 Preteen nurser turns out business persons (13)
16 What a curious child does - makes extraordinary demands (4,1,3)
17 Record one's poem for TV series segment (7)
19 Artist's terrible sting of classifications (7)
21 Film investor's hope in marathon (4,3)
22 Move to drink goes haywire (4,2)
23 Harm mischievous boy's appearance (6)

[Russellbew]

Starred clues have no definitions. Their solutions belong to the same category.

Across
1 *The man, married, is in church (7) CHEMISE
5 *Bachelor gets a new one with a bit of nicety (6) BANIAN
10 Trainee crashes in Liverpool racecourse (7) AINTREE
11 Regret over old father making music (7) EUROPOP
12 Someone who flies looking for bugs (4,5) TEST PILOT
13 *Change a key (5)
14 Attractive, horny woman takes no sides in show (4)
15 *And German everts badly (9) UNDERVEST
18 *Army officers, that is on! (9) BRASSIERE
20 *Small, impudent rejoinder (4)
24 Refers to locales that are mentioned (5)
25 Star men on tossed-about decks (9)
26 *T, not T T T T... (7) SINGLET
27 Not made public: shaken Anu and I are embarrassed (7)
28 Suggests it stops in a different way (6)
29 *Good - good man has a circle (1-6) G-STRING

Down
2 Cuts the conversation with Dutch boy over girl in high place (5,2)
3 Greek nymph in firmer operation (6)
4 Explaining something in detail letter by letter (8,2,3)
6 In avenue, undergarment is upside down - it's irritating (8)
7 Suggests rogue utters falsehoods (7)
8 Apartment restriction peons dismantled over time (2,4)
9 *Disparage relationships (7) PANTIES
11 Preteen nurser turns out business persons (13) ENTREPRENEURS
16 What a curious child does - makes extraordinary demands (4,1,3)
17 Record one's poem for TV series segment (7) EPISODE
19 Artist's terrible sting of classifications (7) RATINGS
21 Film investor's hope in marathon (4,3) LONG RUN
22 Move to drink goes haywire (4,2)
23 Harm mischievous boy's appearance (6) IMPAIR

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 *The man, married, is in church (7) CHEMISE
5 *Bachelor gets a new one with a bit of nicety (6) BANIAN
10 Trainee crashes in Liverpool racecourse (7) AINTREE
11 Regret over old father making music (7) EUROPOP
12 Someone who flies looking for bugs (4,5) TEST PILOT
13 *Change a key (5) SHIFT
14 Attractive, horny woman takes no sides in show (4)
15 *And German everts badly (9) UNDERVEST
18 *Army officers, that is on! (9) BRASSIERE
20 *Small, impudent rejoinder (4)
24 Refers to locales that are mentioned (5)
25 Star men on tossed-about decks (9)
26 *T, not T T T T... (7) SINGLET
27 Not made public: shaken Anu and I are embarrassed (7) UNAIRED
28 Suggests it stops in a different way (6)
29 *Good - good man has a circle (1-6) G-STRING

Down
2 Cuts the conversation with Dutch boy over girl in high place (5,2)
3 Greek nymph in firmer operation (6)
4 Explaining something in detail letter by letter (8,2,3) SPELLING IT OUT
6 In avenue, undergarment is upside down - it's irritating (8)
7 Suggests rogue utters falsehoods (7)
8 Apartment restriction peons dismantled over time (2,4) NO PETS
9 *Disparage relationships (7) PANTIES
11 Preteen nurser turns out business persons (13) ENTREPRENEURS
16 What a curious child does - makes extraordinary demands (4,1,3) ASKS A LOT
17 Record one's poem for TV series segment (7) EPISODE
19 Artist's terrible sting of classifications (7) RATINGS
21 Film investor's hope in marathon (4,3) LONG RUN
22 Move to drink goes haywire (4,2)
23 Harm mischievous boy's appearance (6) IMPAIR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 *The man, married, is in church (7) CHEMISE
5 *Bachelor gets a new one with a bit of nicety (6) BANIAN
10 Trainee crashes in Liverpool racecourse (7) AINTREE
11 Regret over old father making music (7) EUROPOP
12 Someone who flies looking for bugs (4,5) TEST PILOT
13 *Change a key (5) SHIFT
14 Attractive, horny woman takes no sides in show (4)EXPO
15 *And German everts badly (9) UNDERVEST
18 *Army officers, that is on! (9) BRASSIERE
20 *Small, impudent rejoinder (4)SLIP
24 Refers to locales that are mentioned (5)CITES
25 Star men on tossed-about decks (9)ORNAMENTS
26 *T, not T T T T... (7) SINGLET
27 Not made public: shaken Anu and I are embarrassed (7) UNAIRED
28 Suggests it stops in a different way (6)POSITS
29 *Good - good man has a circle (1-6) G-STRING

Down
2 Cuts the conversation with Dutch boy over girl in high place (5,2)HANGS UP
3 Greek nymph in firmer operation (6)MEROPE
4 Explaining something in detail letter by letter (8,2,3) SPELLING IT OUT
6 In avenue, undergarment is upside down - it's irritating (8)ABRASIVE
7 Suggests rogue utters falsehoods (7)IMPLIES
8 Apartment restriction peons dismantled over time (2,4) NO PETS
9 *Disparage relationships (7) PANTIES
11 Preteen nurser turns out business persons (13) ENTREPRENEURS
16 What a curious child does - makes extraordinary demands (4,1,3) ASKS A LOT
17 Record one's poem for TV series segment (7) EPISODE
19 Artist's terrible sting of classifications (7) RATINGS
21 Film investor's hope in marathon (4,3) LONG RUN
22 Move to drink goes haywire (4,2)ACTS UP
23 Harm mischievous boy's appearance (6) IMPAIR

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Mouse that may put you out? (6) MICKEY
4 See officer commanding's lot in a public venue in 1 Dn. and 15 Ac. (1,1,1,4)
8 Lethal loop brought back, before long, to edge of stage (5) NOOSE
9 Adding, in a new dimension, to top-class Indian inventor (1,1,5)
12 Becomes very anxious — what a cat does periodically (3,7) HAS KITTENS
14 Thoroughfare (4) ROAD
15 See 1 Dn.
19 Help one taking position on donkey (10) ASSISTANCE
21 Vagrants strip the sides of musical instrument (4)
22 Track runway? (4,6)
25 Hurricane series — nothing new in it! (7)
26 Sunk miserably carrying English bombs (5)
27 These members of a network could still be young (3,4)
28 Greek god's representation of phony sleep, to begin with (6)

Down
1 and 15 Ac. Coimbatore hinted manufactories, old, small, primarily hosiery, are to be revamped (10,2, 5,5)
2 Bad-tempered copper at junction in 1 Dn. and 15 Ac. (8)
3 I quote said faculty (8)
5 Look back on a study of time long past (5)
6 Talks limitlessly of mountaineer's goal (4)
7 Tabloid glowing over 6 (3-3)
10 British entrepreneur saves one from troublesome nasties (6)
11 Major stresses good man removed to include English women dishonouring pledge (12)
13 Country loses fashionable health facility (3)
16 One male's about to remain in the same (6)
17 Advocate at competition not classy (8)
18 Nun doesn't start being penniless and knight is whole (8)
19 Couple given no pressure to broadcast (3)
20 Over there! Yes, the leading lady's in river (6)
23 Needle girl over end of journey (5)
24 Fast-talking head of government's liberal (4)

3991

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Mouse that may put you out? (6) MICKEY
4 See officer commanding's lot in a public venue in 1 Dn. and 15 Ac. (1,1,1,4)
8 Lethal loop brought back, before long, to edge of stage (5) NOOSE
9 Adding, in a new dimension, to top-class Indian inventor (1,1,5)
12 Becomes very anxious — what a cat does periodically (3,7) HAS KITTENS
14 Thoroughfare (4) ROAD
15 See 1 Dn.
19 Help one taking position on donkey (10) ASSISTANCE
21 Vagrants strip the sides of musical instrument (4)
22 Track runway? (4,6)
25 Hurricane series — nothing new in it! (7)
26 Sunk miserably carrying English bombs (5)
27 These members of a network could still be young (3,4)
28 Greek god's representation of phony sleep, to begin with (6)

Down
1 and 15 Ac. Coimbatore hinted manufactories, old, small, primarily hosiery, are to be revamped (10,2, 5,5)MANCHESTER OF SOUTH INDIA
2 Bad-tempered copper at junction in 1 Dn. and 15 Ac. (8)CROSSCUT
3 I quote said faculty (8)EYESIGHT
5 Look back on a study of time long past (5)OLDEN
6 Talks limitlessly of mountaineer's goal (4)
7 Tabloid glowing over 6 (3-3)
10 British entrepreneur saves one from troublesome nasties (6)STANES
11 Major stresses good man removed to include English women dishonouring pledge (12)
13 Country loses fashionable health facility (3)
16 One male's about to remain in the same (6)
17 Advocate at competition not classy (8)
18 Nun doesn't start being penniless and knight is whole (8)
19 Couple given no pressure to broadcast (3)
20 Over there! Yes, the leading lady's in river (6)
23 Needle girl over end of journey (5)
24 Fast-talking head of government's liberal (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Mouse that may put you out? (6) MICKEY
4 See officer commanding's lot in a public venue in 1 Dn. and 15 Ac. (1,1,1,4)
8 Lethal loop brought back, before long, to edge of stage (5) NOOSE
9 Adding, in a new dimension, to top-class Indian inventor (1,1,5)
12 Becomes very anxious — what a cat does periodically (3,7) HAS KITTENS
14 Thoroughfare (4) ROAD
15 See 1 Dn.
19 Help one taking position on donkey (10) ASSISTANCE
21 Vagrants strip the sides of musical instrument (4)
22 Track runway? (4,6) RACE COURSE
25 Hurricane series — nothing new in it! (7)
26 Sunk miserably carrying English bombs (5)
27 These members of a network could still be young (3,4)
28 Greek god's representation of phony sleep, to begin with (6) HYPNOS

Down
1 and 15 Ac. Coimbatore hinted manufactories, old, small, primarily hosiery, are to be revamped (10,2, 5,5)MANCHESTER OF SOUTH INDIA
2 Bad-tempered copper at junction in 1 Dn. and 15 Ac. (8)CROSSCUT
3 I quote said faculty (8)EYESIGHT
5 Look back on a study of time long past (5)OLDEN
6 Talks limitlessly of mountaineer's goal (4)
7 Tabloid glowing over 6 (3-3)
10 British entrepreneur saves one from troublesome nasties (6)STANES
11 Major stresses good man removed to include English women dishonouring pledge (12) ADULTERESSES
13 Country loses fashionable health facility (3)
16 One male's about to remain in the same (6)
17 Advocate at competition not classy (8) ATTORNEY
18 Nun doesn't start being penniless and knight is whole (8) UNBROKEN
19 Couple given no pressure to broadcast (3)
20 Over there! Yes, the leading lady's in river (6)
23 Needle girl over end of journey (5)
24 Fast-talking head of government's liberal (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Mouse that may put you out? (6) MICKEY
4 See officer commanding's lot in a public venue in 1 Dn. and 15 Ac. (1,1,1,4)
8 Lethal loop brought back, before long, to edge of stage (5) NOOSE
9 Adding, in a new dimension, to top-class Indian inventor (1,1,5) G D NAIDU
12 Becomes very anxious — what a cat does periodically (3,7) HAS KITTENS
14 Thoroughfare (4) ROAD
15 See 1 Dn.
19 Help one taking position on donkey (10) ASSISTANCE
21 Vagrants strip the sides of musical instrument (4)
22 Track runway? (4,6) RACE COURSE
25 Hurricane series — nothing new in it! (7) CYCLONE
26 Sunk miserably carrying English bombs (5)
27 These members of a network could still be young (3,4) OLD BOYS
28 Greek god's representation of phony sleep, to begin with (6) HYPNOS

Down
1 and 15 Ac. Coimbatore hinted manufactories, old, small, primarily hosiery, are to be revamped (10,2, 5,5)MANCHESTER OF SOUTH INDIA
2 Bad-tempered copper at junction in 1 Dn. and 15 Ac. (8)CROSSCUT
3 I quote said faculty (8)EYESIGHT
5 Look back on a study of time long past (5)OLDEN
6 Talks limitlessly of mountaineer's goal (4)
7 Tabloid glowing over 6 (3-3)
10 British entrepreneur saves one from troublesome nasties (6)STANES
11 Major stresses good man removed to include English women dishonouring pledge (12) ADULTERESSES
13 Country loses fashionable health facility (3) SPA
16 One male's about to remain in the same (6)
17 Advocate at competition not classy (8) ATTORNEY
18 Nun doesn't start being penniless and knight is whole (8) UNBROKEN
19 Couple given no pressure to broadcast (3) AIR
20 Over there! Yes, the leading lady's in river (6)
23 Needle girl over end of journey (5)
24 Fast-talking head of government's liberal (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Mouse that may put you out? (6) MICKEY
4 See officer commanding's lot in a public venue in 1 Dn. and 15 Ac. (1,1,1,4)V O C PARK
8 Lethal loop brought back, before long, to edge of stage (5) NOOSE
9 Adding, in a new dimension, to top-class Indian inventor (1,1,5) G D NAIDU
12 Becomes very anxious — what a cat does periodically (3,7) HAS KITTENS
14 Thoroughfare (4) ROAD
15 See 1 Dn.
19 Help one taking position on donkey (10) ASSISTANCE
21 Vagrants strip the sides of musical instrument (4)OBOE
22 Track runway? (4,6) RACE COURSE
25 Hurricane series — nothing new in it! (7) CYCLONE
26 Sunk miserably carrying English bombs (5)NUKES
27 These members of a network could still be young (3,4) OLD BOYS
28 Greek god's representation of phony sleep, to begin with (6) HYPNOS

Down
1 and 15 Ac. Coimbatore hinted manufactories, old, small, primarily hosiery, are to be revamped (10,2, 5,5)MANCHESTER OF SOUTH INDIA
2 Bad-tempered copper at junction in 1 Dn. and 15 Ac. (8)CROSSCUT
3 I quote said faculty (8)EYESIGHT
5 Look back on a study of time long past (5)OLDEN
6 Talks limitlessly of mountaineer's goal (4)PEAK
7 Tabloid glowing over 6 (3-3)RED-TOP
10 British entrepreneur saves one from troublesome nasties (6)STANES
11 Major stresses good man removed to include English women dishonouring pledge (12) ADULTERESSES
13 Country loses fashionable health facility (3) SPA
16 One male's about to remain in the same (6)IBIDEM
17 Advocate at competition not classy (8) ATTORNEY
18 Nun doesn't start being penniless and knight is whole (8) UNBROKEN
19 Couple given no pressure to broadcast (3) AIR
20 Over there! Yes, the leading lady's in river (6)NOYYAL
23 Needle girl over end of journey (5)ANNOY
24 Fast-talking head of government's liberal (4)GLIB

:clap::clap::clap: A nice tour to Coimbatore!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Ability to sit back when surrounded by a tarry concoction (8) ARTISTRY
5 Pertaining to the blood vessels of a Roman goddess, we hear (6)
9 Dangerous matter involving horse retreating with a bad-tempered woman (9)
11 That group's impartial note has been replaced by an article (5)
12 Treasury in trouble after king goes missing in a body of fresh and salt water (7) ESTUARY
14 Teetotallers capture male doctor with nickel to prepare a pungent gas (7)
15 Praise a type of whiskey and hard toffee (12)
17 Forces that may keep calm (12)
20 Strange leaving New York to welcome the French tainted ... (7)
22 ... by dirt particles surrounding the priest and a swordsman (7)
23 Greek letter found in the lathe tag (5)
24 What one might do to a list to make it difficult to get back the original order (9)
26 Exercise for the novice returning with the Irish lads to get black teas (6)
27 Revolutionary salesman and Ann met a westbound Greek character every year (3,5) PER ANNUM

DOWN
1 Pan the musical for including a song of praise (6)
2 Lazy Susan's phonograph component (9)
3 Legs needed for adapting to a new situation? (3)
4 Consider following Yankee with a lecturer outside to get a book of tables (5,8) READY RECKONER
6 Perform without preparation and expose timer malfunction (11)
7 Leaders of the original canoe expedition attempt navigation of a large body of water (5)
8 Ex follows Buddhist sacred writing and gets right to move up for an additional levy (6)
10 Arranged decent scanner to show superiority (13)
13 Bag of the diplomat on trial (7,4) ATTACHE CASE
16 Reason to ignore note of credit (9)
18 Coach raising deposit results in a serious quarrel (4-2)
19 Course of the waterway (6)
21 Groan heard in a small waterway (5)
25 Eggs are elliptical, for the most part (3)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Ability to sit back when surrounded by a tarry concoction (8) ARTISTRY
5 Pertaining to the blood vessels of a Roman goddess, we hear (6)
9 Dangerous matter involving horse retreating with a bad-tempered woman (9) TURNTABLE
11 That group's impartial note has been replaced by an article (5)
12 Treasury in trouble after king goes missing in a body of fresh and salt water (7) ESTUARY
14 Teetotallers capture male doctor with nickel to prepare a pungent gas (7)
15 Praise a type of whiskey and hard toffee (12) BUTTERSCOTCH
17 Forces that may keep calm (12) PEACEKEEPING
20 Strange leaving New York to welcome the French tainted ... (7)
22 ... by dirt particles surrounding the priest and a swordsman (7)
23 Greek letter found in the lathe tag (5)
24 What one might do to a list to make it difficult to get back the original order (9) RANDOMISE
26 Exercise for the novice returning with the Irish lads to get black teas (6)
27 Revolutionary salesman and Ann met a westbound Greek character every year (3,5) PER ANNUM

DOWN
1 Pan the musical for including a song of praise (6)
2 Lazy Susan's phonograph component (9) TURNTABLE
3 Legs needed for adapting to a new situation? (3)
4 Consider following Yankee with a lecturer outside to get a book of tables (5,8) READY RECKONER
6 Perform without preparation and expose timer malfunction (11)
7 Leaders of the original canoe expedition attempt navigation of a large body of water (5)
8 Ex follows Buddhist sacred writing and gets right to move up for an additional levy (6)
10 Arranged decent scanner to show superiority (13)
13 Bag of the diplomat on trial (7,4) ATTACHE CASE
16 Reason to ignore note of credit (9)
18 Coach raising deposit results in a serious quarrel (4-2)
19 Course of the waterway (6)
21 Groan heard in a small waterway (5)
25 Eggs are elliptical, for the most part (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Ability to sit back when surrounded by a tarry concoction (8) ARTISTRY
5 Pertaining to the blood vessels of a Roman goddess, we hear (6)VENOUS
9 Dangerous matter involving horse retreating with a bad-tempered woman (9) TURNTABLE
11 That group's impartial note has been replaced by an article (5)
12 Treasury in trouble after king goes missing in a body of fresh and salt water (7) ESTUARY
14 Teetotallers capture male doctor with nickel to prepare a pungent gas (7)
15 Praise a type of whiskey and hard toffee (12) BUTTERSCOTCH
17 Forces that may keep calm (12) PEACEKEEPING
20 Strange leaving New York to welcome the French tainted ... (7)
22 ... by dirt particles surrounding the priest and a swordsman (7)DUELIST
23 Greek letter found in the lathe tag (5)THETA
24 What one might do to a list to make it difficult to get back the original order (9) RANDOMISE
26 Exercise for the novice returning with the Irish lads to get black teas (6)
27 Revolutionary salesman and Ann met a westbound Greek character every year (3,5) PER ANNUM

DOWN
1 Pan the musical for including a song of praise (6)ANTHEM
2 Lazy Susan's phonograph component (9) TURNTABLE
3 Legs needed for adapting to a new situation? (3)
4 Consider following Yankee with a lecturer outside to get a book of tables (5,8) READY RECKONER
6 Perform without preparation and expose timer malfunction (11)EXTEMPORISE
7 Leaders of the original canoe expedition attempt navigation of a large body of water (5)
8 Ex follows Buddhist sacred writing and gets right to move up for an additional levy (6)
10 Arranged decent scanner to show superiority (13)
13 Bag of the diplomat on trial (7,4) ATTACHE CASE
16 Reason to ignore note of credit (9)
18 Coach raising deposit results in a serious quarrel (4-2)
19 Course of the waterway (6)
21 Groan heard in a small waterway (5)
25 Eggs are elliptical, for the most part (3)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Ability to sit back when surrounded by a tarry concoction (8) ARTISTRY
5 Pertaining to the blood vessels of a Roman goddess, we hear (6)VENOUS
9 Dangerous matter involving horse retreating with a bad-tempered woman (9) TERMAGANT
11 That group's impartial note has been replaced by an article (5) THEIR
12 Treasury in trouble after king goes missing in a body of fresh and salt water (7) ESTUARY
14 Teetotallers capture male doctor with nickel to prepare a pungent gas (7) AMMONIA
15 Praise a type of whiskey and hard toffee (12) BUTTERSCOTCH
17 Forces that may keep calm (12) PEACEKEEPING
20 Strange leaving New York to welcome the French tainted ... (7)
22 ... by dirt particles surrounding the priest and a swordsman (7)DUELIST
23 Greek letter found in the lathe tag (5)THETA
24 What one might do to a list to make it difficult to get back the original order (9) RANDOMISE
26 Exercise for the novice returning with the Irish lads to get black teas (6)
27 Revolutionary salesman and Ann met a westbound Greek character every year (3,5) PER ANNUM

DOWN
1 Pan the musical for including a song of praise (6)ANTHEM
2 Lazy Susan's phonograph component (9) TURNTABLE
3 Legs needed for adapting to a new situation? (3)
4 Consider following Yankee with a lecturer outside to get a book of tables (5,8) READY RECKONER
6 Perform without preparation and expose timer malfunction (11)EXTEMPORISE
7 Leaders of the original canoe expedition attempt navigation of a large body of water (5) OCEAN
8 Ex follows Buddhist sacred writing and gets right to move up for an additional levy (6)
10 Arranged decent scanner to show superiority (13) TRANSCENDENCE
13 Bag of the diplomat on trial (7,4) ATTACHE CASE
16 Reason to ignore note of credit (9)
18 Coach raising deposit results in a serious quarrel (4-2)
19 Course of the waterway (6)
21 Groan heard in a small waterway (5)
25 Eggs are elliptical, for the most part (3) OVA

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Ability to sit back when surrounded by a tarry concoction (8) ARTISTRY
5 Pertaining to the blood vessels of a Roman goddess, we hear (6)VENOUS
9 Dangerous matter involving horse retreating with a bad-tempered woman (9) TERMAGANT
11 That group's impartial note has been replaced by an article (5) THEIR
12 Treasury in trouble after king goes missing in a body of fresh and salt water (7) ESTUARY
14 Teetotallers capture male doctor with nickel to prepare a pungent gas (7) AMMONIA
15 Praise a type of whiskey and hard toffee (12) BUTTERSCOTCH
17 Forces that may keep calm (12) PEACEKEEPING
20 Strange leaving New York to welcome the French tainted ... (7)UNCLEAN
22 ... by dirt particles surrounding the priest and a swordsman (7)DUELIST
23 Greek letter found in the lathe tag (5)THETA
24 What one might do to a list to make it difficult to get back the original order (9) RANDOMISE
26 Exercise for the novice returning with the Irish lads to get black teas (6)PEKOES
27 Revolutionary salesman and Ann met a westbound Greek character every year (3,5) PER ANNUM

DOWN
1 Pan the musical for including a song of praise (6)ANTHEM
2 Lazy Susan's phonograph component (9) TURNTABLE
3 Legs needed for adapting to a new situation? (3)SEA
4 Consider following Yankee with a lecturer outside to get a book of tables (5,8) READY RECKONER
6 Perform without preparation and expose timer malfunction (11)EXTEMPORISE
7 Leaders of the original canoe expedition attempt navigation of a large body of water (5) OCEAN
8 Ex follows Buddhist sacred writing and gets right to move up for an additional levy (6)SURTAX
10 Arranged decent scanner to show superiority (13) TRANSCENDENCE
13 Bag of the diplomat on trial (7,4) ATTACHE CASE
16 Reason to ignore note of credit (9)COGNITION
18 Coach raising deposit results in a serious quarrel (4-2)BUST-UP
19 Course of the waterway (6)STREAM
21 Groan heard in a small waterway (5)CREEK
25 Eggs are elliptical, for the most part (3) OVA

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Disappointing to cancel upbeat changes (12)
8 Badly used cover for the counter duster was made more agreeable (7)
9 Letters from a Borneo contractor about one reacting traditionally to liberalism (6)
11 Factors beyond one's sphere of influence? (9)
12 One's finances might not be in great shape if this has been lost (5)
14 Loon Davis chopped up to prepare hot Indian curries (9)
16 Faint after scratching head in a fit of shaking chills (4)
18 Protest return of the false witness (4)
19 Bear nut cooked after old partner becomes animated (9)
21 Finally traps Bengali trainee attempting extensive blockade (5)
22 Absurd prices include margin for those more deficient in quality (9)
23 Sherpa persuaded to conceal the documents (6)
25 Ornate round nut found inside a damaged door (7)
26Projected out with one end fixed (12)

Down
2 Soldier caught in storm with a songbird (11) NIGHTINGALE
3 Knitted jacket for a corgi (8) CARDIGAN
4 Support taking away right to imprison the policeman with a medical instrument (9) ENDOSCOPE
5 Loose fitting garment, old, exchanged for a posh stimulant (5) TUNIC
6 Absolute breakdown, as dismissed volunteers obtain a garment (6) BLOUSE
7 A bruise to this might make one feel less important (3)
8 Vain about a type of summer dress (10)
10 Reputation of the communist behind a tree model seized by the Supreme Court (6,4)
13 Thanklessness during tea? It's abnormal (11)
15 Conservative reportedly got ahead at the starting point (6,3)
17 Put back in force when rhenium oddly got attached to polonium and selenium (8)
20 Oscar, sent out by the Oriental with a narcotic, was found at this place (6)
22 Upsets US by bungling up his rice dish (5)
24 Bow Charlie misplaced in a vehicle (3)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11034/article5794186.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Disappointing to cancel upbeat changes (12)
8 Badly used cover for the counter duster was made more agreeable (7)
9 Letters from a Borneo contractor about one reacting traditionally to liberalism (6)
11 Factors beyond one's sphere of influence? (9)
12 One's finances might not be in great shape if this has been lost (5)
14 Loon Davis chopped up to prepare hot Indian curries (9)
16 Faint after scratching head in a fit of shaking chills (4)AGUE
18 Protest return of the false witness (4)
19 Bear nut cooked after old partner becomes animated (9)
21 Finally traps Bengali trainee attempting extensive blockade (5)
22 Absurd prices include margin for those more deficient in quality (9)
23 Sherpa persuaded to conceal the documents (6)PAPERS
25 Ornate round nut found inside a damaged door (7)
26Projected out with one end fixed (12)

Down
2 Soldier caught in storm with a songbird (11) NIGHTINGALE
3 Knitted jacket for a corgi (8) CARDIGAN
4 Support taking away right to imprison the policeman with a medical instrument (9) ENDOSCOPE
5 Loose fitting garment, old, exchanged for a posh stimulant (5) TUNIC
6 Absolute breakdown, as dismissed volunteers obtain a garment (6) BLOUSE
7 A bruise to this might make one feel less important (3)EGO
8 Vain about a type of summer dress (10)
10 Reputation of the communist behind a tree model seized by the Supreme Court (6,4)
13 Thanklessness during tea? It's abnormal (11)
15 Conservative reportedly got ahead at the starting point (6,3)
17 Put back in force when rhenium oddly got attached to polonium and selenium (8)REIMPOSE
20 Oscar, sent out by the Oriental with a narcotic, was found at this place (6)
22 Upsets US by bungling up his rice dish (5)
24 Bow Charlie misplaced in a vehicle (3)ARC

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Disappointing to cancel upbeat changes (12) UNACCEPTABLE
8 Badly used cover for the counter duster was made more agreeable (7)
9 Letters from a Borneo contractor about one reacting traditionally to liberalism (6) NEOCON
11 Factors beyond one's sphere of influence? (9)
12 One's finances might not be in great shape if this has been lost (5)
14 Loon Davis chopped up to prepare hot Indian curries (9) VINDALOOS
16 Faint after scratching head in a fit of shaking chills (4)AGUE
18 Protest return of the false witness (4)
19 Bear nut cooked after old partner becomes animated (9) EXUBERANT
21 Finally traps Bengali trainee attempting extensive blockade (5) SIEGE
22 Absurd prices include margin for those more deficient in quality (9)
23 Sherpa persuaded to conceal the documents (6)PAPERS
25 Ornate round nut found inside a damaged door (7)
26Projected out with one end fixed (12)

Down
2 Soldier caught in storm with a songbird (11) NIGHTINGALE
3 Knitted jacket for a corgi (8) CARDIGAN
4 Support taking away right to imprison the policeman with a medical instrument (9) ENDOSCOPE
5 Loose fitting garment, old, exchanged for a posh stimulant (5) TUNIC
6 Absolute breakdown, as dismissed volunteers obtain a garment (6) BLOUSE
7 A bruise to this might make one feel less important (3)EGO
8 Vain about a type of summer dress (10)
10 Reputation of the communist behind a tree model seized by the Supreme Court (6,4)
13 Thanklessness during tea? It's abnormal (11)
15 Conservative reportedly got ahead at the starting point (6,3)
17 Put back in force when rhenium oddly got attached to polonium and selenium (8)REIMPOSE
20 Oscar, sent out by the Oriental with a narcotic, was found at this place (6)
22 Upsets US by bungling up his rice dish (5)
24 Bow Charlie misplaced in a vehicle (3)ARC

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Disappointing to cancel upbeat changes (12) UNACCEPTABLE
8 Badly used cover for the counter duster was made more agreeable (7)SUGARED
9 Letters from a Borneo contractor about one reacting traditionally to liberalism (6) NEOCON
11 Factors beyond one's sphere of influence? (9)EXTRINSIC
12 One's finances might not be in great shape if this has been lost (5)SHIRT
14 Loon Davis chopped up to prepare hot Indian curries (9) VINDALOOS
16 Faint after scratching head in a fit of shaking chills (4)AGUE
18 Protest return of the false witness (4)LIAR
19 Bear nut cooked after old partner becomes animated (9) EXUBERANT
21 Finally traps Bengali trainee attempting extensive blockade (5) SIEGE
22 Absurd prices include margin for those more deficient in quality (9)SCRIMPIER
23 Sherpa persuaded to conceal the documents (6)PAPERS
25 Ornate round nut found inside a damaged door (7)OROTUND
26Projected out with one end fixed (12)CANTILEVERED

Down
2 Soldier caught in storm with a songbird (11) NIGHTINGALE
3 Knitted jacket for a corgi (8) CARDIGAN
4 Support taking away right to imprison the policeman with a medical instrument (9) ENDOSCOPE
5 Loose fitting garment, old, exchanged for a posh stimulant (5) TUNIC
6 Absolute breakdown, as dismissed volunteers obtain a garment (6) BLOUSE
7 A bruise to this might make one feel less important (3)EGO
8 Vain about a type of summer dress (10)SLEEVELESS
10 Reputation of the communist behind a tree model seized by the Supreme Court (6,4)STREET CRED
13 Thanklessness during tea? It's abnormal (11)INGRATITUDE
15 Conservative reportedly got ahead at the starting point (6,3)SQUARE ONE
17 Put back in force when rhenium oddly got attached to polonium and selenium (8)REIMPOSE
20 Oscar, sent out by the Oriental with a narcotic, was found at this place (6)HEREIN
22 Upsets US by bungling up his rice dish (5)SUSHI
24 Bow Charlie misplaced in a vehicle (3)ARC

:clap::clap::clap: Dressing up puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Place known as Saudi's captivating (6) NASSAU
9 List of items in a deceased carrying vehicle (1,2,5) A LA CARTE
10 Ruin independence through madness of wedding (8) MARRIAGE
11 Top money for book in offer (6) SUMMIT
12 A large number it mysteriously takes down (7,8) BERMUDA TRIANGLE
14 Took no notice of eroding ground (7)
16 Space station by the way to a natural satellite (7)
19 A steel-plated mug bubbling with foam at the mouth (3,3,7,2)
22 Say read internet addresses returned by a computer program (6)
24 Dusk will shortly close around (8)
25 Concerned with female during birthing? It is harmless (3-5)
26 Digit lacking sensation to a degree (6)

Down
1 Without leads play can be doubly good or flop badly (3,2,3)
2 While hour before noon in a retreat (6)
3 Merchandise bundles lay sorted out (3,3,4)
4 Look at Times' electronic newspaper (7)
5 Large-scale religious service (4)
6 Sat around an isle one by Australian state down under (8)
7 Young socialite, she is fashionably sightlier (2,4)
13 Copies lecturer gave out in blocks (10)
15 Couple of cricket sides seen together sometimes (2,3,3)
17 Hilarity tenfold over the top for a child (8)
18 Say case of lady becoming noble (7)
20 Setter's recurring trick is to use... (6)
21 ...essentially hidden meaning in cryptic puzzle (6)
23 Practice taking cap off pen (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10940/article5391869.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Place known as Saudi's captivating (6) NASSAU
9 List of items in a deceased carrying vehicle (1,2,5) [B]A LA CARTE
10 Ruin independence through madness of wedding (8) [B]MARRIAGE
11 Top money for book in offer (6) [B]SUMMIT
12 A large number it mysteriously takes down (7,8) [B]BERMUDA TRIANGLE
14 Took no notice of eroding ground (7)
16 Space station by the way to a natural satellite (7)
19 A steel-plated mug bubbling with foam at the mouth (3,3,7,2)
22 Say read internet addresses returned by a computer program (6)
24 Dusk will shortly close around (8)
25 Concerned with female during birthing? It is harmless (3-5)
26 Digit lacking sensation to a degree (6)

[B]Down
1 Without leads play can be doubly good or flop badly (3,2,3) [b]LAY AN EGG
2 While hour before noon in a retreat (6)
3 Merchandise bundles lay sorted out (3,3,4) BUY AND SELL
4 Look at Times' electronic newspaper (7)
5 Large-scale religious service (4) MASS
6 Sat around an isle one by Australian state down under (8)
7 Young socialite, she is fashionably sightlier (2,4)
13 Copies lecturer gave out in blocks (10)
15 Couple of cricket sides seen together sometimes (2,3,3) ON AND OFF
17 Hilarity tenfold over the top for a child (8)
18 Say case of lady becoming noble (7)
20 Setter's recurring trick is to use... (6)
21 ...essentially hidden meaning in cryptic puzzle (6)
23 Practice taking cap off pen (4) RITE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Place known as Saudi's captivating (6)NASSAU
9 List of items in a deceased carrying vehicle (1,2,5)A LA CARTE
10 Ruin independence through madness of wedding (8)MARRIAGE
11 Top money for book in offer (6)SUMMIT
12 A large number it mysteriously takes down (7,8)BERMUDA TRIANGLE
14 Took no notice of eroding ground (7)
16 Space station by the way to a natural satellite (7)
19 A steel-plated mug bubbling with foam at the mouth (3,3,7,2)
22 Say read internet addresses returned by a computer program (6)
24 Dusk will shortly close around (8)
25 Concerned with female during birthing? It is harmless (3-5)
26 Digit lacking sensation to a degree (6)

Down
1 Without leads play can be doubly good or flop badly (3,2,3) LAY AN EGG
2 While hour before noon in a retreat (6)ASHRAM
3 Merchandise bundles lay sorted out (3,3,4) BUY AND SELL
4 Look at Times' electronic newspaper (7)
5 Large-scale religious service (4) MASS
6 Sat around an isle one by Australian state down under (8)TASMANIA
7 Young socialite, she is fashionably sightlier (2,4)
13 Copies lecturer gave out in blocks (10)IMITATIONS
15 Couple of cricket sides seen together sometimes (2,3,3) ON AND OFF
17 Hilarity tenfold over the top for a child (8)
18 Say case of lady becoming noble (7)
20 Setter's recurring trick is to use... (6)EMPLOY
21 ...essentially hidden meaning in cryptic puzzle (6)ENIGMA
23 Practice taking cap off pen (4) RITE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Place known as Saudi's captivating (6)NASSAU
9 List of items in a deceased carrying vehicle (1,2,5)A LA CARTE
10 Ruin independence through madness of wedding (8)MARRIAGE
11 Top money for book in offer (6)SUMMIT
12 A large number it mysteriously takes down (7,8)BERMUDA TRIANGLE
14 Took no notice of eroding ground (7)IGNORED
16 Space station by the way to a natural satellite (7)MIRANDA
19 A steel-plated mug bubbling with foam at the mouth (3,3,7,2)GET ALL STEAMED UP
22 Say read internet addresses returned by a computer program (6)SPIDER
24 Dusk will shortly close around (8)TWILIGHT
25 Concerned with female during birthing? It is harmless (3-5)NON-FATAL
26 Digit lacking sensation to a degree (6)NUMBER

Down
1 Without leads play can be doubly good or flop badly (3,2,3) LAY AN EGG
2 While hour before noon in a retreat (6)ASHRAM
3 Merchandise bundles lay sorted out (3,3,4) BUY AND SELL
4 Look at Times' electronic newspaper (7)GAZETTE
5 Large-scale religious service (4) MASS
6 Sat around an isle one by Australian state down under (8)TASMANIA
7 Young socialite, she is fashionably sightlier (2,4)IT GIRL
13 Copies lecturer gave out in blocks (10)IMITATIONS
15 Couple of cricket sides seen together sometimes (2,3,3) ON AND OFF
17 Hilarity tenfold over the top for a child (8)DAUGHTER
18 Say case of lady becoming noble (7)STATELY
20 Setter's recurring trick is to use... (6)EMPLOY
21 ...essentially hidden meaning in cryptic puzzle (6)ENIGMA
23 Practice taking cap off pen (4) RITE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Aim of reviewing clues regularly (5)
4 Fabulous being in romance, it rocks (9)
9 Apparatus providing oxygen in region around high hill (7)
10 Work on a bill? (4,3)
11 Story is mostly far off reality (5,4)
12 Auditor's tax fixes (5)
13 Network broadcast in Australia is erratic (6)
15 It is Christmas. Pessimism for instance has no place (8)
18 Imagine going round pub for a beer (8)
19 Dormant snake seen outside shelter (6)
22 Bird, say rook, oddly lacking in nest (5)
24 Cafes all over the place declare it helps keep reputation intact (4,5)
26 Circular to abolish a rule (7)
27 Futile to cut costs (3,4)
28 Repugnant and revolting earthborn (9)
29 Path or line for new public transport (5)

Down
1 Frightened fellow crying head off (7)
2 Bones in fish avoided essentially (5)
3 To see or not see, yes questionable (3,4,2)
4 Mobile milk shop returns in millions (6)
5 He is one navy male not at sea (8)
6 It includes different directions as a map feature (5)
7 Being fair is my thing? (9)
8 Going around Middle East on a somewhat deep mission (7)
14 Nowadays I agree with Sikh's ultimate sacred text (3,6)
16 Playing tennis? It's demanding (9) INSISTENT
17 Pressurize is American English for this in French (3,5) USE FORCE
18 Half of Greece, nothing but an island (7) GRENADA
20 On average, a very large umbrella (7) PARASOL
21 Conduct of a queen, one sitting in court (6) ACQUIT
23 Floor covers left for a construction worker (5)
25 Instrument held up during aeroplane evacuation (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11036/article5802959.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Aim of reviewing clues regularly (5) FOCUS
4 Fabulous being in romance, it rocks (9) MANTICORE
9 Apparatus providing oxygen in region around high hill (7)
10 Work on a bill? (4,3)
11 Story is mostly far off reality (5,4)
12 Auditor's tax fixes (5)
13 Network broadcast in Australia is erratic (6)
15 It is Christmas. Pessimism for instance has no place (8)
18 Imagine going round pub for a beer (8)
19 Dormant snake seen outside shelter (6) ASLEEP
22 Bird, say rook, oddly lacking in nest (5)
24 Cafes all over the place declare it helps keep reputation intact (4,5)
26 Circular to abolish a rule (7)
27 Futile to cut costs (3,4)
28 Repugnant and revolting earthborn (9) ABHORRENT
29 Path or line for new public transport (5)

Down
1 Frightened fellow crying head off (7)
2 Bones in fish avoided essentially (5)
3 To see or not see, yes questionable (3,4,2) SET EYES ON
4 Mobile milk shop returns in millions (6)
5 He is one navy male not at sea (8)
6 It includes different directions as a map feature (5)
7 Being fair is my thing? (9)
8 Going around Middle East on a somewhat deep mission (7)
14 Nowadays I agree with Sikh's ultimate sacred text (3,6)
16 Playing tennis? It's demanding (9) INSISTENT
17 Pressurize is American English for this in French (3,5) USE FORCE
18 Half of Greece, nothing but an island (7) GRENADA
20 On average, a very large umbrella (7) PARASOL
21 Conduct of a queen, one sitting in court (6) ACQUIT
23 Floor covers left for a construction worker (5)
25 Instrument held up during aeroplane evacuation (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Aim of reviewing clues regularly (5) FOCUS
4 Fabulous being in romance, it rocks (9) MANTICORE
9 Apparatus providing oxygen in region around high hill (7)AERATOR
10 Work on a bill? (4,3)
11 Story is mostly far off reality (5,4)FAIRY TALE
12 Auditor's tax fixes (5)
13 Network broadcast in Australia is erratic (6)
15 It is Christmas. Pessimism for instance has no place (8)
18 Imagine going round pub for a beer (8)
19 Dormant snake seen outside shelter (6) ASLEEP
22 Bird, say rook, oddly lacking in nest (5)
24 Cafes all over the place declare it helps keep reputation intact (4,5)
26 Circular to abolish a rule (7)ANNULAR
27 Futile to cut costs (3,4)USE LESS
28 Repugnant and revolting earthborn (9) ABHORRENT
29 Path or line for new public transport (5)TRAIL

Down
1 Frightened fellow crying head off (7)
2 Bones in fish avoided essentially (5)
3 To see or not see, yes questionable (3,4,2) SET EYES ON
4 Mobile milk shop returns in millions (6)
5 He is one navy male not at sea (8)
6 It includes different directions as a map feature (5)
7 Being fair is my thing? (9)
8 Going around Middle East on a somewhat deep mission (7)
14 Nowadays I agree with Sikh's ultimate sacred text (3,6)
16 Playing tennis? It's demanding (9) INSISTENT
17 Pressurize is American English for this in French (3,5) USE FORCE
18 Half of Greece, nothing but an island (7) GRENADA
20 On average, a very large umbrella (7) PARASOL
21 Conduct of a queen, one sitting in court (6) ACQUIT
23 Floor covers left for a construction worker (5)
25 Instrument held up during aeroplane evacuation (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Aim of reviewing clues regularly (5) FOCUS
4 Fabulous being in romance, it rocks (9) MANTICORE
9 Apparatus providing oxygen in region around high hill (7)AERATOR
10 Work on a bill? (4,3)NOSE JOB
11 Story is mostly far off reality (5,4)FAIRY TALE
12 Auditor's tax fixes (5)TACKS
13 Network broadcast in Australia is erratic (6)LIAISE
15 It is Christmas. Pessimism for instance has no place (8)NATIVITY
18 Imagine going round pub for a beer (8)GUINNESS
19 Dormant snake seen outside shelter (6) ASLEEP
22 Bird, say rook, oddly lacking in nest (5)EGRET
24 Cafes all over the place declare it helps keep reputation intact (4,5)FACE SAVER
26 Circular to abolish a rule (7)ANNULAR
27 Futile to cut costs (3,4)USE LESS
28 Repugnant and revolting earthborn (9) ABHORRENT
29 Path or line for new public transport (5)TRAIL

Down
1 Frightened fellow crying head off (7)FEARFUL
2 Bones in fish avoided essentially (5)CARPI
3 To see or not see, yes questionable (3,4,2) SET EYES ON
4 Mobile milk shop returns in millions (6)MYRIAD
5 He is one navy male not at sea (8)NONMETAL
6 It includes different directions as a map feature (5)INSET
7 Being fair is my thing? (9)OBJECTIVE
8 Going around Middle East on a somewhat deep mission (7)EMBASSY
14 Nowadays I agree with Sikh's ultimate sacred text (3,6)ADI GRANTH
16 Playing tennis? It's demanding (9) INSISTENT
17 Pressurize is American English for this in French (3,5) USE FORCE
18 Half of Greece, nothing but an island (7) GRENADA
20 On average, a very large umbrella (7) PARASOL
21 Conduct of a queen, one sitting in court (6) ACQUIT
23 Floor covers left for a construction worker (5)TILER
25 Instrument held up during aeroplane evacuation (5)VEENA

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Pitch for all the players (4) CAST
3 Her husband’s often away — word is, wag’s worried (5,5) GRASS WIDOW
9 Album by 1 Across — an announcement at 19, perhaps (3,6) ALL CHANGE
11 Bar of gold I obtained around noon (5) INGOT
12 Went to rear of orchestra pit and played second fiddle? (4,1,4,4) TOOK A BACK SEAT
14 Iberis spread across lake? That’s ludicrous (7)
16 A fool, cleaner to tell tales (7)
17 The M25, say — what’s said about small section? (7)
18 Water lilies — many round practice (7)
19 Awfully ostentatious name for a rail terminus (6,7)
23 Soldier breaking free completely (5)
24 Groom’s partner, in good health in gaol (9)
25 Teams go off demonstrating a way of riding (10)
26 Drama in parking place (4)

Down
1 There’s much talk from me about mad character on TV (10)
2 Volley in Oval’s out of place? (5)
4 Disc on new label — sound familiar? (4,1,4)
5 Small point, say (5)
6 Sporting arena with the ultimate in football on display inside? (5,4,4)
7 Understands about Italian boxer and medicinal drug (9)
8 Possessing ingenuity, lead in Hamlet (4)
10 Listen to all the LP, as good judges do (4,4,5)
13 Loner plays foolishly, in my opinion (10)
15 Drunken bum’s greed overwhelmed (9)
16 Heavenly, Castile, rebuilt to enthral the Spanish (9)
20 With a spherical shape, bored out (5)
21 Perfect suggestion over learner driver (5)
22 Girl is touring Rhode Island (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2828/article6891029.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Pitch for all the players (4) CAST
3 Her husband’s often away — word is, wag’s worried (5,5) GRASS WIDOW
9 Album by 1 Across — an announcement at 19, perhaps (3,6) ALL CHANGE
11 Bar of gold I obtained around noon (5) INGOT
12 Went to rear of orchestra pit and played second fiddle? (4,1,4,4) TOOK A BACK SEAT
14 Iberis spread across lake? That’s ludicrous (7)
16 A fool, cleaner to tell tales (7)
17 The M25, say — what’s said about small section? (7)
18 Water lilies — many round practice (7)
19 Awfully ostentatious name for a rail terminus (6,7)
23 Soldier breaking free completely (5)
24 Groom’s partner, in good health in gaol (9)
25 Teams go off demonstrating a way of riding (10)
26 Drama in parking place (4)

Down
1 There’s much talk from me about mad character on TV (10) CHATTERBOX
2 Volley in Oval’s out of place? (5) SALVO
4 Disc on new label — sound familiar? (4,1,4) RING A BELL
5 Small point, say (5) SPEAK
6 Sporting arena with the ultimate in football on display inside? (5,4,4)
7 Understands about Italian boxer and medicinal drug (9)
8 Possessing ingenuity, lead in Hamlet (4)
10 Listen to all the LP, as good judges do (4,4,5) HEAR BOTH SIDES
13 Loner plays foolishly, in my opinion (10)
15 Drunken bum’s greed overwhelmed (9)
16 Heavenly, Castile, rebuilt to enthral the Spanish (9)
20 With a spherical shape, bored out (5)
21 Perfect suggestion over learner driver (5)
22 Girl is touring Rhode Island (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Pitch for all the players (4) CAST
3 Her husband’s often away — word is, wag’s worried (5,5) GRASS WIDOW
9 Album by 1 Across — an announcement at 19, perhaps (3,6) ALL CHANGE
11 Bar of gold I obtained around noon (5) INGOT
12 Went to rear of orchestra pit and played second fiddle? (4,1,4,4) TOOK A BACK SEAT
14 Iberis spread across lake? That’s ludicrous (7)
16 A fool, cleaner to tell tales (7)
17 The M25, say — what’s said about small section? (7)
18 Water lilies — many round practice (7)LOTUSES
19 Awfully ostentatious name for a rail terminus (6,7)
23 Soldier breaking free completely (5)
24 Groom’s partner, in good health in gaol (9)
25 Teams go off demonstrating a way of riding (10)
26 Drama in parking place (4)

Down
1 There’s much talk from me about mad character on TV (10) CHATTERBOX
2 Volley in Oval’s out of place? (5) SALVO
4 Disc on new label — sound familiar? (4,1,4) RING A BELL
5 Small point, say (5) SPEAK
6 Sporting arena with the ultimate in football on display inside? (5,4,4)
7 Understands about Italian boxer and medicinal drug (9)
8 Possessing ingenuity, lead in Hamlet (4)
10 Listen to all the LP, as good judges do (4,4,5) HEAR BOTH SIDES
13 Loner plays foolishly, in my opinion (10)PERSONALLY
15 Drunken bum’s greed overwhelmed (9)
16 Heavenly, Castile, rebuilt to enthral the Spanish (9)CELESTIAL
20 With a spherical shape, bored out (5)ORBED
21 Perfect suggestion over learner driver (5)IDEAL
22 Girl is touring Rhode Island (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Pitch for all the players (4) CAST
3 Her husband’s often away — word is, wag’s worried (5,5) GRASS WIDOW
9 Album by 1 Across — an announcement at 19, perhaps (3,6) ALL CHANGE
11 Bar of gold I obtained around noon (5) INGOT
12 Went to rear of orchestra pit and played second fiddle? (4,1,4,4) TOOK A BACK SEAT
14 Iberis spread across lake? That’s ludicrous (7)
16 A fool, cleaner to tell tales (7) CHARLIES
17 The M25, say — what’s said about small section? (7)
18 Water lilies — many round practice (7)LOTUSES
19 Awfully ostentatious name for a rail terminus (6,7) EUSTON STATION
23 Soldier breaking free completely (5) RIGID
24 Groom’s partner, in good health in gaol (9) BRIDEWELL
25 Teams go off demonstrating a way of riding (10)SIDESADDLE
26 Drama in parking place (4)

Down
1 There’s much talk from me about mad character on TV (10) CHATTERBOX
2 Volley in Oval’s out of place? (5) SALVO
4 Disc on new label — sound familiar? (4,1,4) RING A BELL
5 Small point, say (5) SPEAK
6 Sporting arena with the ultimate in football on display inside? (5,4,4)
7 Understands about Italian boxer and medicinal drug (9)
8 Possessing ingenuity, lead in Hamlet (4)
10 Listen to all the LP, as good judges do (4,4,5) HEAR BOTH SIDES
13 Loner plays foolishly, in my opinion (10)PERSONALLY
15 Drunken bum’s greed overwhelmed (9)
16 Heavenly, Castile, rebuilt to enthral the Spanish (9)CELESTIAL
20 With a spherical shape, bored out (5)ORBED
21 Perfect suggestion over learner driver (5)IDEAL
22 Girl is touring Rhode Island (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Pitch for all the players (4) CAST
3 Her husband’s often away — word is, wag’s worried (5,5) GRASS WIDOW
9 Album by 1 Across — an announcement at 19, perhaps (3,6) ALL CHANGE
11 Bar of gold I obtained around noon (5) INGOT
12 Went to rear of orchestra pit and played second fiddle? (4,1,4,4) TOOK A BACK SEAT
14 Iberis spread across lake? That’s ludicrous (7)RISIBLE
16 A fool, cleaner to tell tales (7) CHARLIES
17 The M25, say — what’s said about small section? (7)ORBITAL
18 Water lilies — many round practice (7)LOTUSES
19 Awfully ostentatious name for a rail terminus (6,7) EUSTON STATION
23 Soldier breaking free completely (5) RIGID
24 Groom’s partner, in good health in gaol (9) BRIDEWELL
25 Teams go off demonstrating a way of riding (10)SIDESADDLE
26 Drama in parking place (4)PLAY

Down
1 There’s much talk from me about mad character on TV (10) CHATTERBOX
2 Volley in Oval’s out of place? (5) SALVO
4 Disc on new label — sound familiar? (4,1,4) RING A BELL
5 Small point, say (5) SPEAK
6 Sporting arena with the ultimate in football on display inside? (5,4,4)WHITE HART LANE
7 Understands about Italian boxer and medicinal drug (9)DIGITALIS
8 Possessing ingenuity, lead in Hamlet (4)WITH
10 Listen to all the LP, as good judges do (4,4,5) HEAR BOTH SIDES
13 Loner plays foolishly, in my opinion (10)PERSONALLY
15 Drunken bum’s greed overwhelmed (9)SUBMERGED
16 Heavenly, Castile, rebuilt to enthral the Spanish (9)CELESTIAL
20 With a spherical shape, bored out (5)ORBED
21 Perfect suggestion over learner driver (5)IDEAL
22 Girl is touring Rhode Island (4)IRIS

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 A writing with intent rejected as something obnoxious (6)
4 Subtle hint, both public and individual (8)
10 Spooner's wet - sillyhow the cats wail (9)
11 Not starting a meal with drug (5)
12 Making cinemas makes one forgetful (7)
13 It could be the turncoat's final motive (7)
14 Head case loses quarter, becomes vacant (5)
15 Go down river, it's hard work (8)
18 Writer will follow on a 9/11 target (8)
20 May be allowed to cut a length for a pin (5)
23 Absolute time restriction, he says (7)
25 Way to collect English money for train (7)
26 Sally - Juliet's relative (5)
27 Make it clear - drink will be rejected with salt (9)
28 Stay back with soldiers on board (8)
29 Rise like money (6)

DOWN
1 Snake maiden, sometime rejects love (8)
2 Feeler for a girl - she has to catch up (7)
3 Hoax about horses sent out (5,4)
5 Hypochondriac - a natural and divine sort (14) VALETUDINARIAN
6 Wake up - we broke an egg (5) ROUSE
7 You can't expect him to propose, in other words (7) OPPOSER
8 Slip furthermore in mission (6) ERRAND
9 One's told to go on issuing pink slips (8,6) MARCHING ORDERS
16 Mess outside is revolting (9)
17 Turns turtle - in Paris is it the most flattering? (8)
19 Delegate with a measure of faith (7)
21 We have a girl - a born parvenu (7)
22 State word play for 'an injection' (6)
24 Corrupt are said to be going around (5)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 A writing with intent rejected as something obnoxious (6)
4 Subtle hint, both public and individual (8)
10 Spooner's wet - sillyhow the cats wail (9) CATERWAUL
11 Not starting a meal with drug (5)
12 Making cinemas makes one forgetful (7)
13 It could be the turncoat's final motive (7)
14 Head case loses quarter, becomes vacant (5)
15 Go down river, it's hard work (8)
18 Writer will follow on a 9/11 target (8) PENTAGON
20 May be allowed to cut a length for a pin (5)
23 Absolute time restriction, he says (7)
25 Way to collect English money for train (7)
26 Sally - Juliet's relative (5)
27 Make it clear - drink will be rejected with salt (9)
28 Stay back with soldiers on board (8)
29 Rise like money (6)

DOWN
1 Snake maiden, sometime rejects love (8) MOCCASIN
2 Feeler for a girl - she has to catch up (7)ANTENNA
3 Hoax about horses sent out (5,4) MARE'S NEST
5 Hypochondriac - a natural and divine sort (14)VALETUDINARIAN
6 Wake up - we broke an egg (5) ROUSE
7 You can't expect him to propose, in other words (7)OPPOSER
8 Slip furthermore in mission (6) ERRAND
9 One's told to go on issuing pink slips (8,6) MARCHING ORDERS
16 Mess outside is revolting (9)
17 Turns turtle - in Paris is it the most flattering? (8)
19 Delegate with a measure of faith (7)
21 We have a girl - a born parvenu (7)
22 State word play for 'an injection' (6)
24 Corrupt are said to be going around (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 A writing with intent rejected as something obnoxious (6)
4 Subtle hint, both public and individual (8)
10 Spooner's wet - sillyhow the cats wail (9) CATERWAUL
11 Not starting a meal with drug (5)
12 Making cinemas makes one forgetful (7)AMNESIC
13 It could be the turncoat's final motive (7)TREASON
14 Head case loses quarter, becomes vacant (5)
15 Go down river, it's hard work (8)INDUSTRY
18 Writer will follow on a 9/11 target (8) PENTAGON
20 May be allowed to cut a length for a pin (5)
23 Absolute time restriction, he says (7)
25 Way to collect English money for train (7)
26 Sally - Juliet's relative (5)JAUNT
27 Make it clear - drink will be rejected with salt (9)
28 Stay back with soldiers on board (8)
29 Rise like money (6)

DOWN
1 Snake maiden, sometime rejects love (8) MOCCASIN
2 Feeler for a girl - she has to catch up (7)ANTENNA
3 Hoax about horses sent out (5,4) MARE'S NEST
5 Hypochondriac - a natural and divine sort (14)VALETUDINARIAN
6 Wake up - we broke an egg (5) ROUSE
7 You can't expect him to propose, in other words (7)OPPOSER
8 Slip furthermore in mission (6) ERRAND
9 One's told to go on issuing pink slips (8,6) MARCHING ORDERS
16 Mess outside is revolting (9)
17 Turns turtle - in Paris is it the most flattering? (8)
19 Delegate with a measure of faith (7)ENTRUST
21 We have a girl - a born parvenu (7)
22 State word play for 'an injection' (6)
24 Corrupt are said to be going around (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 A writing with intent rejected as something obnoxious (6)
4 Subtle hint, both public and individual (8) OVERTONE
10 Spooner's wet - sillyhow the cats wail (9) CATERWAUL
11 Not starting a meal with drug (5) UPPER
12 Making cinemas makes one forgetful (7)AMNESIC
13 It could be the turncoat's final motive (7)TREASON
14 Head case loses quarter, becomes vacant (5)
15 Go down river, it's hard work (8)INDUSTRY
18 Writer will follow on a 9/11 target (8) PENTAGON
20 May be allowed to cut a length for a pin (5)
23 Absolute time restriction, he says (7) UTTERER
25 Way to collect English money for train (7)
26 Sally - Juliet's relative (5)JAUNT
27 Make it clear - drink will be rejected with salt (9)
28 Stay back with soldiers on board (8)
29 Rise like money (6)

DOWN
1 Snake maiden, sometime rejects love (8) MOCCASIN
2 Feeler for a girl - she has to catch up (7)ANTENNA
3 Hoax about horses sent out (5,4) MARE'S NEST
5 Hypochondriac - a natural and divine sort (14)VALETUDINARIAN
6 Wake up - we broke an egg (5) ROUSE
7 You can't expect him to propose, in other words (7)OPPOSER
8 Slip furthermore in mission (6) ERRAND
9 One's told to go on issuing pink slips (8,6) MARCHING ORDERS
16 Mess outside is revolting (9)
17 Turns turtle - in Paris is it the most flattering? (8)
19 Delegate with a measure of faith (7)ENTRUST
21 We have a girl - a born parvenu (7)
22 State word play for 'an injection' (6) PUNJAB
24 Corrupt are said to be going around (5) ROTOR

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 A writing with intent rejected as something obnoxious (6)MIASMA
4 Subtle hint, both public and individual (8) OVERTONE
10 Spooner's wet - sillyhow the cats wail (9) CATERWAUL
11 Not starting a meal with drug (5) UPPER
12 Making cinemas makes one forgetful (7)AMNESIC
13 It could be the turncoat's final motive (7)TREASON
14 Head case loses quarter, becomes vacant (5)INANE
15 Go down river, it's hard work (8)INDUSTRY
18 Writer will follow on a 9/11 target (8) PENTAGON
20 May be allowed to cut a length for a pin (5)DOWEL
23 Absolute time restriction, he says (7) UTTERER
25 Way to collect English money for train (7)RETINUE
26 Sally - Juliet's relative (5)JAUNT
27 Make it clear - drink will be rejected with salt (9)ELABORATE
28 Stay back with soldiers on board (8)BUTTRESS
29 Rise like money (6)ASCENT

DOWN
1 Snake maiden, sometime rejects love (8) MOCCASIN
2 Feeler for a girl - she has to catch up (7)ANTENNA
3 Hoax about horses sent out (5,4) MARE'S NEST
5 Hypochondriac - a natural and divine sort (14)VALETUDINARIAN
6 Wake up - we broke an egg (5) ROUSE
7 You can't expect him to propose, in other words (7)OPPOSER
8 Slip furthermore in mission (6) ERRAND
9 One's told to go on issuing pink slips (8,6) MARCHING ORDERS
16 Mess outside is revolting (9)SEDITIOUS
17 Turns turtle - in Paris is it the most flattering? (8)SLEEKEST
19 Delegate with a measure of faith (7)ENTRUST
21 We have a girl - a born parvenu (7)WANNABE
22 State word play for 'an injection' (6) PUNJAB
24 Corrupt are said to be going around (5) ROTOR

:clap::clap::clap: Delightful!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Tissue for a cold rejected - nose receives care (8,6)
10 Handsome he's not, perhaps he's wandering (5)
11 Right inside animal park, flower for a prophet (9)
12 Pushes hard into charities (7)
13 Example of story book without top cover (7)
14 Family leaving Pakistan for some food (5)
16 Jumping to save a politician (9)
19 Keen to return - nice to be transported when it's extremely cold (9)
20 It could be below - below the shoulder (5)
22 Greatness sadly, as lacking in rulers (7)
25 Collector finds it tougher to keep order (7)
27 Current tiller of ground keeps the dirt away (3,6)
28 A few Frenchmen involved in battle (5)
29 Man staggered in drunk? It may be an exaggeration (14)

DOWN
2 Criminal may search, to avoid getting shot (6-3)
3 Flower in half the plants (5)
4 Slothful girl at the dining table (4,5)
5 Material unearthed during regression (5)
6 Expunge time - expunge time from order (9)
7 Same song, different ending (5)
8 By the end of autumn, Surrey becomes a conservatory (7)
9 Synchronised part of footwear (6)
15 Mole crosses river in a country (9)
17 Hair shorn, perhaps to take one on (4,5)
18 Arbitrator will summon bad characters (9)
19 Company switchboard in European city (7)
21 Guardian giving direction to me (6)
23 Not even grub for inmate of concentration camp (5)
24 Satisfied, some guests ate double the amount (5)
26 State of a service lift (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Tissue for a cold rejected - nose receives care (8,6)
10 Handsome he's not, perhaps he's wandering (5)
11 Right inside animal park, flower for a prophet (9)
12 Pushes hard into charities (7)
13 Example of story book without top cover (7)
14 Family leaving Pakistan for some food (5)
16 Jumping to save a politician (9)
19 Keen to return - nice to be transported when it's extremely cold (9)
20 It could be below - below the shoulder (5)
22 Greatness sadly, as lacking in rulers (7) REGENTS
25 Collector finds it tougher to keep order (7)
27 Current tiller of ground keeps the dirt away (3,6)
28 A few Frenchmen involved in battle (5)
29 Man staggered in drunk? It may be an exaggeration (14)

DOWN
2 Criminal may search, to avoid getting shot (6-3) CAMERA-SHY
3 Flower in half the plants (5)
4 Slothful girl at the dining table (4,5)
5 Material unearthed during regression (5)
6 Expunge time - expunge time from order (9)
7 Same song, different ending (5)
8 By the end of autumn, Surrey becomes a conservatory (7) NURSERY
9 Synchronised part of footwear (6)
15 Mole crosses river in a country (9)
17 Hair shorn, perhaps to take one on (4,5)
18 Arbitrator will summon bad characters (9)
19 Company switchboard in European city (7)
21 Guardian giving direction to me (6)
23 Not even grub for inmate of concentration camp (5)
24 Satisfied, some guests ate double the amount (5) SATED
26 State of a service lift (5) ASSAM

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Tissue for a cold rejected - nose receives care (8,6) ACHILLES TENDON
10 Handsome he's not, perhaps he's wandering (5)
11 Right inside animal park, flower for a prophet (9) ZOROASTER
12 Pushes hard into charities (7)
13 Example of story book without top cover (7) EPITOME
14 Family leaving Pakistan for some food (5)
16 Jumping to save a politician (9)
19 Keen to return - nice to be transported when it's extremely cold (9) CRYOGENIC
20 It could be below - below the shoulder (5)
22 Greatness sadly, as lacking in rulers (7) REGENTS
25 Collector finds it tougher to keep order (7)
27 Current tiller of ground keeps the dirt away (3,6)
28 A few Frenchmen involved in battle (5)
29 Man staggered in drunk? It may be an exaggeration (14)

DOWN
2 Criminal may search, to avoid getting shot (6-3) CAMERA-SHY
3 Flower in half the plants (5)
4 Slothful girl at the dining table (4,5) LAZY SUSAN
5 Material unearthed during regression (5)
6 Expunge time - expunge time from order (9)
7 Same song, different ending (5)
8 By the end of autumn, Surrey becomes a conservatory (7) NURSERY
9 Synchronised part of footwear (6)
15 Mole crosses river in a country (9)
17 Hair shorn, perhaps to take one on (4,5)
18 Arbitrator will summon bad characters (9)
19 Company switchboard in European city (7)
21 Guardian giving direction to me (6)
23 Not even grub for inmate of concentration camp (5)
24 Satisfied, some guests ate double the amount (5) SATED
26 State of a service lift (5) ASSAM

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Tissue for a cold rejected - nose receives care (8,6) ACHILLES TENDON
10 Handsome he's not, perhaps he's wandering (5) NOMAD
11 Right inside animal park, flower for a prophet (9) ZOROASTER
12 Pushes hard into charities (7) THRUSTS
13 Example of story book without top cover (7) EPITOME
14 Family leaving Pakistan for some food (5) SATED
16 Jumping to save a politician (9) SALTATORY
19 Keen to return - nice to be transported when it's extremely cold (9) CRYOGENIC
20 It could be below - below the shoulder (5) ELBOW
22 Greatness sadly, as lacking in rulers (7) REGENTS
25 Collector finds it tougher to keep order (7)
27 Current tiller of ground keeps the dirt away (3,6)
28 A few Frenchmen involved in battle (5)
29 Man staggered in drunk? It may be an exaggeration (14)

DOWN
2 Criminal may search, to avoid getting shot (6-3) CAMERA-SHY
3 Flower in half the plants (5)
4 Slothful girl at the dining table (4,5) LAZY SUSAN
5 Material unearthed during regression (5)
6 Expunge time - expunge time from order (9)
7 Same song, different ending (5)
8 By the end of autumn, Surrey becomes a conservatory (7) NURSERY
9 Synchronised part of footwear (6)
15 Mole crosses river in a country (9)
17 Hair shorn, perhaps to take one on (4,5)
18 Arbitrator will summon bad characters (9)
19 Company switchboard in European city (7)
21 Guardian giving direction to me (6)
23 Not even grub for inmate of concentration camp (5)
24 Satisfied, some guests ate double the amount (5) SATED
26 State of a service lift (5) ASSAM

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Tissue for a cold rejected - nose receives care (8,6) ACHILLES TENDON
10 Handsome he's not, perhaps he's wandering (5) NOMAD
11 Right inside animal park, flower for a prophet (9) ZOROASTER
12 Pushes hard into charities (7) THRUSTS
13 Example of story book without top cover (7) EPITOME
14 Family leaving Pakistan for some food (5) SATED
16 Jumping to save a politician (9) SALTATORY
19 Keen to return - nice to be transported when it's extremely cold (9) CRYOGENIC
20 It could be below - below the shoulder (5) ELBOW
22 Greatness sadly, as lacking in rulers (7) REGENTS
25 Collector finds it tougher to keep order (7)HOARDER
27 Current tiller of ground keeps the dirt away (3,6)OIL FILTER
28 A few Frenchmen involved in battle (5)
29 Man staggered in drunk? It may be an exaggeration (14)AGGRANDISEMENT

DOWN
2 Criminal may search, to avoid getting shot (6-3) CAMERA-SHY
3 Flower in half the plants (5)
4 Slothful girl at the dining table (4,5) LAZY SUSAN
5 Material unearthed during regression (5)
6 Expunge time - expunge time from order (9)
7 Same song, different ending (5)DITTO
8 By the end of autumn, Surrey becomes a conservatory (7) NURSERY
9 Synchronised part of footwear (6)
15 Mole crosses river in a country (9)
17 Hair shorn, perhaps to take one on (4,5)
18 Arbitrator will summon bad characters (9)
19 Company switchboard in European city (7)
21 Guardian giving direction to me (6)WARDEN
23 Not even grub for inmate of concentration camp (5)
24 Satisfied, some guests ate double the amount (5) SATED
26 State of a service lift (5) ASSAM

[Russelltgz]

ACROSS
1 Tissue for a cold rejected - nose receives care (8,6) ACHILLES TENDON
10 Handsome he's not, perhaps he's wandering (5) NOMAD
11 Right inside animal park, flower for a prophet (9) ZOROASTER
12 Pushes hard into charities (7) THRUSTS
13 Example of story book without top cover (7) EPITOME
14 Family leaving Pakistan for some food (5) SATED
16 Jumping to save a politician (9) SALTATORY
19 Keen to return - nice to be transported when it's extremely cold (9) CRYOGENIC
20 It could be below - below the shoulder (5) ELBOW
22 Greatness sadly, as lacking in rulers (7) REGENTS
25 Collector finds it tougher to keep order (7)HOARDER
27 Current tiller of ground keeps the dirt away (3,6)OIL FILTER
28 A few Frenchmen involved in battle (5)
29 Man staggered in drunk? It may be an exaggeration (14)AGGRANDISEMENT

DOWN
2 Criminal may search, to avoid getting shot (6-3) CAMERA-SHY
3 Flower in half the plants (5)
4 Slothful girl at the dining table (4,5) LAZY SUSAN
5 Material unearthed during regression (5)
6 Expunge time - expunge time from order (9) ERA DIC[-T]ATE
7 Same song, different ending (5)DITTO
8 By the end of autumn, Surrey becomes a conservatory (7) NURSERY
9 Synchronised part of footwear (6) IN STEP
15 Mole crosses river in a country (9) A{R}GENT IN A
17 Hair shorn, perhaps to take one on (4,5)
18 Arbitrator will summon bad characters (9)
19 Company switchboard in European city (7)
21 Guardian giving direction to me (6)WARDEN
23 Not even grub for inmate of concentration camp (5)
24 Satisfied, some guests ate double the amount (5) SATED
26 State of a service lift (5) ASSAM[/QUOTE]

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Tissue for a cold rejected - nose receives care (8,6) ACHILLES TENDON
10 Handsome he's not, perhaps he's wandering (5) NOMAD
11 Right inside animal park, flower for a prophet (9) ZOROASTER
12 Pushes hard into charities (7) THRUSTS
13 Example of story book without top cover (7) EPITOME
14 Family leaving Pakistan for some food (5) SATED
16 Jumping to save a politician (9) SALTATORY
19 Keen to return - nice to be transported when it's extremely cold (9) CRYOGENIC
20 It could be below - below the shoulder (5) ELBOW
22 Greatness sadly, as lacking in rulers (7) REGENTS
25 Collector finds it tougher to keep order (7)HOARDER
27 Current tiller of ground keeps the dirt away (3,6)OIL FILTER
28 A few Frenchmen involved in battle (5)SOMME
29 Man staggered in drunk? It may be an exaggeration (14)AGGRANDISEMENT

DOWN
2 Criminal may search, to avoid getting shot (6-3) CAMERA-SHY
3 Flower in half the plants (5)INDUS
4 Slothful girl at the dining table (4,5) LAZY SUSAN
5 Material unearthed during regression (5)SERGE
6 Expunge time - expunge time from order (9) ERA DIC[-T]ATE
7 Same song, different ending (5)DITTO
8 By the end of autumn, Surrey becomes a conservatory (7) NURSERY
9 Synchronised part of footwear (6) IN STEP
15 Mole crosses river in a country (9) A{R}GENT IN A
17 Hair shorn, perhaps to take one on (4,5)LOCK HORNS
18 Arbitrator will summon bad characters (9)OMBUDSMAN
19 Company switchboard in European city (7)CORDOBA
21 Guardian giving direction to me (6)WARDEN
23 Not even grub for inmate of concentration camp (5)GULAG
24 Satisfied, some guests ate double the amount (5) SATED
26 State of a service lift (5) ASSAM

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 He digs for 18, to hire transport (13) ARCHAEOLOGIST
10 Uncle Tom's free, sent away deputy (5)
11 Ordinary seaman not ready to go around landlocked country (3,6)
12 Possible action follows criminal act - showing some amount of rigidity (9)
13 A spot to have a record store (5)
14 But it's a stronghold (7)
16 I am out of Vietnam for some time - strangely I fought there (7)
18 Organism in vegetable making hydrogen and methane (4,3)
20 Make laws again when one's off centre (7)
22 Made least difference to an electrical engineer (5)
24 Belonged to forefathers from Lancaster (9)
26 It's another thing to put on pajamas (9)
27 A flower in right hand, in final tribute (5)
28 Now under lead battery output (6,7) DIRECT CURRENT

DOWN
2 Block around one hundred, upset with what is listed (7)
3 Suspended box trams, train movement crippled (9) HAMSTRUNG
4 Contract, not with large German town (5)
5 Stick around partners with business in photographic equipment (4,5)
6 Finally, big money - splendid (5)
7 One in school follows school captain (7)
8 Preferring out of court order and executing (13) ELECTROCUTING
9 "It will happen because of music", he says (7,6)
15 Will statement confuse? (9)
17 Arrest criminal grabbing turn over from the moneyman (9) TREASURER
19 Spear the animal - repeat endlessly (7)
21 A King by rule, is said to call one to court (7)
23 Cave man trembled inside (5)
25 Initially Cook ordered four on to the island (5)

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[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 He digs for 18, to hire transport (13) ARCHAEOLOGIST
10 Uncle Tom's free, sent away deputy (5)
11 Ordinary seaman not ready to go around landlocked country (3,6)
12 Possible action follows criminal act - showing some amount of rigidity (9)
13 A spot to have a record store (5)
14 But it's a stronghold (7)
16 I am out of Vietnam for some time - strangely I fought there (7)
18 Organism in vegetable making hydrogen and methane (4,3)
20 Make laws again when one's off centre (7)
22 Made least difference to an electrical engineer (5)TESLA
24 Belonged to forefathers from Lancaster (9)ANCESTRAL
26 It's another thing to put on pajamas (9)NIGHTWEAR
27 A flower in right hand, in final tribute (5)
28 Now under lead battery output (6,7) DIRECT CURRENT

DOWN
2 Block around one hundred, upset with what is listed (7)
3 Suspended box trams, train movement crippled (9) HAMSTRUNG
4 Contract, not with large German town (5)
5 Stick around partners with business in photographic equipment (4,5)
6 Finally, big money - splendid (5)
7 One in school follows school captain (7)
8 Preferring out of court order and executing (13) ELECTROCUTING
9 "It will happen because of music", he says (7,6)
15 Will statement confuse? (9)TESTAMENT
17 Arrest criminal grabbing turn over from the moneyman (9) TREASURER
19 Spear the animal - repeat endlessly (7)ASSAGAI
21 A King by rule, is said to call one to court (7)
23 Cave man trembled inside (5)
25 Initially Cook ordered four on to the island (5)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 He digs for 18, to hire transport (13) ARCHAEOLOGIST
10 Uncle Tom's free, sent away deputy (5) LOCUM
11 Ordinary seaman not ready to go around landlocked country (3,6)
12 Possible action follows criminal act - showing some amount of rigidity (9) CATATONIC
13 A spot to have a record store (5)
14 But it's a stronghold (7)
16 I am out of Vietnam for some time - strangely I fought there (7)
18 Organism in vegetable making hydrogen and methane (4,3) COAL GAS
20 Make laws again when one's off centre (7) REENACT
22 Made least difference to an electrical engineer (5)TESLA
24 Belonged to forefathers from Lancaster (9)ANCESTRAL
26 It's another thing to put on pajamas (9)NIGHTWEAR
27 A flower in right hand, in final tribute (5)
28 Now under lead battery output (6,7) DIRECT CURRENT

DOWN
2 Block around one hundred, upset with what is listed (7)
3 Suspended box trams, train movement crippled (9) HAMSTRUNG
4 Contract, not with large German town (5)
5 Stick around partners with business in photographic equipment (4,5) LENS COVER{/b]
6 Finally, big money - splendid (5)
7 One in school follows school captain (7)
8 Preferring out of court order and executing (13) ELECTROCUTING
9 "It will happen because of music", he says (7,6)
15 Will statement confuse? (9)TESTAMENT
17 Arrest criminal grabbing turn over from the moneyman (9) TREASURER
19 Spear the animal - repeat endlessly (7)ASSAGAI
21 A King by rule, is said to call one to court (7) [b]ARRAIGN
23 Cave man trembled inside (5)
25 Initially Cook ordered four on to the island (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 He digs for 18, to hire transport (13) ARCHAEOLOGIST
10 Uncle Tom's free, sent away deputy (5) LOCUM
11 Ordinary seaman not ready to go around landlocked country (3,6)
12 Possible action follows criminal act - showing some amount of rigidity (9) CATATONIC
13 A spot to have a record store (5)
14 But it's a stronghold (7)
16 I am out of Vietnam for some time - strangely I fought there (7) VETERAN
18 Organism in vegetable making hydrogen and methane (4,3) COAL GAS
20 Make laws again when one's off centre (7) REENACT
22 Made least difference to an electrical engineer (5)TESLA
24 Belonged to forefathers from Lancaster (9)ANCESTRAL
26 It's another thing to put on pajamas (9)NIGHTWEAR
27 A flower in right hand, in final tribute (5) RHINE
28 Now under lead battery output (6,7) DIRECT CURRENT

DOWN
2 Block around one hundred, upset with what is listed (7)
3 Suspended box trams, train movement crippled (9) HAMSTRUNG
4 Contract, not with large German town (5)
5 Stick around partners with business in photographic equipment (4,5) LENS COVER
6 Finally, big money - splendid (5) GRAND
7 One in school follows school captain (7)
8 Preferring out of court order and executing (13) ELECTROCUTING
9 "It will happen because of music", he says (7,6)
15 Will statement confuse? (9)TESTAMENT
17 Arrest criminal grabbing turn over from the moneyman (9) TREASURER
19 Spear the animal - repeat endlessly (7)ASSAGAI
21 A King by rule, is said to call one to court (7) ARRAIGN
23 Cave man trembled inside (5) ANTRE
25 Initially Cook ordered four on to the island (5) CORFU

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 He digs for 18, to hire transport (13) ARCHAEOLOGIST
10 Uncle Tom's free, sent away deputy (5) LOCUM
11 Ordinary seaman not ready to go around landlocked country (3,6)SAN MARINO
12 Possible action follows criminal act - showing some amount of rigidity (9) CATATONIC
13 A spot to have a record store (5)DEPOT
14 But it's a stronghold (7)REDOUBT
16 I am out of Vietnam for some time - strangely I fought there (7) VETERAN
18 Organism in vegetable making hydrogen and methane (4,3) COAL GAS
20 Make laws again when one's off centre (7) REENACT
22 Made least difference to an electrical engineer (5)TESLA
24 Belonged to forefathers from Lancaster (9)ANCESTRAL
26 It's another thing to put on pajamas (9)NIGHTWEAR
27 A flower in right hand, in final tribute (5) RHINE
28 Now under lead battery output (6,7) DIRECT CURRENT

DOWN
2 Block around one hundred, upset with what is listed (7)RECITED
3 Suspended box trams, train movement crippled (9) HAMSTRUNG
4 Contract, not with large German town (5)ESSEN
5 Stick around partners with business in photographic equipment (4,5) LENS COVER
6 Finally, big money - splendid (5) GRAND
7 One in school follows school captain (7)SKIPPER
8 Preferring out of court order and executing (13) ELECTROCUTING
9 "It will happen because of music", he says (7,6)FORTUNE
15 Will statement confuse? (9)TESTAMENT
17 Arrest criminal grabbing turn over from the moneyman (9) TREASURER
19 Spear the animal - repeat endlessly (7)ASSAGAI
21 A King by rule, is said to call one to court (7) ARRAIGN
23 Cave man trembled inside (5) ANTRE
25 Initially Cook ordered four on to the island (5) CORFU

:clap::clap::clap: Splendid!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Hopper's confused about copper (6)
4 Agonised over how to find fault (8)
9 Religious text restricts speech on earth (6)
10 Able to grab one small pot (8)
12 Stay with others above water (8)
13 Show pain when held initially in pen (6)
15 Blast the city - arrange a guard of honour (8,4)
18 It comes to nothing without a pusher - he played his part (5,7)
21 Stay on the sea (6)
22 Defend a headless chicken instead, perhaps (8)
24 Exclamation as car's damaged inside - may be the fault lies here (4,4)
25 He was philosophical over lost rice crop, oddly (6)
26 Article blocking supply tube (8)
27 Aim to look after, nothing extraordinary (6)

DOWN
1 Switched electrically, isolated cell shows a measure of human development (8)
2 Salad we locals make (8)
3 Old-fashioned article to do the rounds - a tall order indeed (6,3,6)
5 State of Indian woman's upliftment (4)
6 Occasion to opt for 'Officer's choice' (7,8)
7 Gold coins circulating in them (6)
8 Oriental flower festival (6)
11 Eager at heart and reading by day - they are good qualities (7)
14 Being overweight follow instructions - sit inside (7)
16 People living at higher altitudes see plane circling (8)
17 It's going around, like tired old drunk (8)
19 Endless redacting - sad and unfortunate (6)
20 Admitting a section to teach (6)
23 Perhaps Man will partly mislead (4)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Hopper's confused about copper (6)
4 Agonised over how to find fault (8)
9 Religious text restricts speech on earth (6)
10 Able to grab one small pot (8)
12 Stay with others above water (8)
13 Show pain when held initially in pen (6)
15 Blast the city - arrange a guard of honour (8,4)
18 It comes to nothing without a pusher - he played his part (5,7) PETER SELLERS
21 Stay on the sea (6)
22 Defend a headless chicken instead, perhaps (8) STOCKADE
24 Exclamation as car's damaged inside - may be the fault lies here (4,4) GEAR CASE
25 He was philosophical over lost rice crop, oddly (6)
26 Article blocking supply tube (8)
27 Aim to look after, nothing extraordinary (6)

DOWN
1 Switched electrically, isolated cell shows a measure of human development (8)
2 Salad we locals make (8)
3 Old-fashioned article to do the rounds - a tall order indeed (6,3,6) SQUARE THE CIRCLE
5 State of Indian woman's upliftment (4)
6 Occasion to opt for 'Officer's choice' (7,8) GENERAL ELECTION
7 Gold coins circulating in them (6)
8 Oriental flower festival (6)
11 Eager at heart and reading by day - they are good qualities (7)
14 Being overweight follow instructions - sit inside (7)
16 People living at higher altitudes see plane circling (8)
17 It's going around, like tired old drunk (8)
19 Endless redacting - sad and unfortunate (6)
20 Admitting a section to teach (6)
23 Perhaps Man will partly mislead (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Hopper's confused about copper (6) LOCUST
4 Agonised over how to find fault (8) DIAGNOSE
9 Religious text restricts speech on earth (6) TALMUD
10 Able to grab one small pot (8) CANNABIS
12 Stay with others above water (8) RESTRAIN
13 Show pain when held initially in pen (6)
15 Blast the city - arrange a guard of honour (8,4)
18 It comes to nothing without a pusher - he played his part (5,7) PETER SELLERS
21 Stay on the sea (6)
22 Defend a headless chicken instead, perhaps (8) STOCKADE
24 Exclamation as car's damaged inside - may be the fault lies here (4,4) GEAR CASE
25 He was philosophical over lost rice crop, oddly (6)
26 Article blocking supply tube (8)
27 Aim to look after, nothing extraordinary (6)

DOWN
1 Switched electrically, isolated cell shows a measure of human development (8)
2 Salad we locals make (8)
3 Old-fashioned article to do the rounds - a tall order indeed (6,3,6) SQUARE THE CIRCLE
5 State of Indian woman's upliftment (4)
6 Occasion to opt for 'Officer's choice' (7,8) GENERAL ELECTION
7 Gold coins circulating in them (6)
8 Oriental flower festival (6)
11 Eager at heart and reading by day - they are good qualities (7)
14 Being overweight follow instructions - sit inside (7)
16 People living at higher altitudes see plane circling (8)
17 It's going around, like tired old drunk (8)
19 Endless redacting - sad and unfortunate (6)
20 Admitting a section to teach (6)
23 Perhaps Man will partly mislead (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Hopper's confused about copper (6) LOCUST
4 Agonised over how to find fault (8) DIAGNOSE
9 Religious text restricts speech on earth (6) TALMUD
10 Able to grab one small pot (8) CANNABIS
12 Stay with others above water (8) RESTRAIN
13 Show pain when held initially in pen (6)
15 Blast the city - arrange a guard of honour (8,4)
18 It comes to nothing without a pusher - he played his part (5,7) PETER SELLERS
21 Stay on the sea (6)
22 Defend a headless chicken instead, perhaps (8) STOCKADE
24 Exclamation as car's damaged inside - may be the fault lies here (4,4) GEAR CASE
25 He was philosophical over lost rice crop, oddly (6)CICERO
26 Article blocking supply tube (8)
27 Aim to look after, nothing extraordinary (6)INTEND

DOWN
1 Switched electrically, isolated cell shows a measure of human development (8)
2 Salad we locals make (8)
3 Old-fashioned article to do the rounds - a tall order indeed (6,3,6) SQUARE THE CIRCLE
5 State of Indian woman's upliftment (4)
6 Occasion to opt for 'Officer's choice' (7,8) GENERAL ELECTION
7 Gold coins circulating in them (6)
8 Oriental flower festival (6)EASTER
11 Eager at heart and reading by day - they are good qualities (7)
14 Being overweight follow instructions - sit inside (7)OBESITY
16 People living at higher altitudes see plane circling (8)NEPALESE
17 It's going around, like tired old drunk (8)
19 Endless redacting - sad and unfortunate (6)
20 Admitting a section to teach (6)
23 Perhaps Man will partly mislead (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Hopper's confused about copper (6) LOCUST
4 Agonised over how to find fault (8) DIAGNOSE
9 Religious text restricts speech on earth (6) TALMUD
10 Able to grab one small pot (8) CANNABIS
12 Stay with others above water (8) RESTRAIN
13 Show pain when held initially in pen (6) WRITHE
15 Blast the city - arrange a guard of honour (8,4)
18 It comes to nothing without a pusher - he played his part (5,7) PETER SELLERS
21 Stay on the sea (6)
22 Defend a headless chicken instead, perhaps (8) STOCKADE
24 Exclamation as car's damaged inside - may be the fault lies here (4,4) GEAR CASE
25 He was philosophical over lost rice crop, oddly (6)CICERO
26 Article blocking supply tube (8)
27 Aim to look after, nothing extraordinary (6)INTEND

DOWN
1 Switched electrically, isolated cell shows a measure of human development (8) LITERACY
2 Salad we locals make (8) COLESLAW
3 Old-fashioned article to do the rounds - a tall order indeed (6,3,6) SQUARE THE CIRCLE
5 State of Indian woman's upliftment (4) IRAN
6 Occasion to opt for 'Officer's choice' (7,8) GENERAL ELECTION
7 Gold coins circulating in them (6)
8 Oriental flower festival (6)EASTER
11 Eager at heart and reading by day - they are good qualities (7)
14 Being overweight follow instructions - sit inside (7)OBESITY
16 People living at higher altitudes see plane circling (8)NEPALESE
17 It's going around, like tired old drunk (8) ASTEROID
19 Endless redacting - sad and unfortunate (6)
20 Admitting a section to teach (6)
23 Perhaps Man will partly mislead (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Hopper's confused about copper (6) LOCUST
4 Agonised over how to find fault (8) DIAGNOSE
9 Religious text restricts speech on earth (6) TALMUD
10 Able to grab one small pot (8) CANNABIS
12 Stay with others above water (8) RESTRAIN
13 Show pain when held initially in pen (6) WRITHE
15 Blast the city - arrange a guard of honour (8,4)CHASTITY BELT
18 It comes to nothing without a pusher - he played his part (5,7) PETER SELLERS
21 Stay on the sea (6)REMAIN
22 Defend a headless chicken instead, perhaps (8) STOCKADE
24 Exclamation as car's damaged inside - may be the fault lies here (4,4) GEAR CASE
25 He was philosophical over lost rice crop, oddly (6)CICERO
26 Article blocking supply tube (8)CATHETER
27 Aim to look after, nothing extraordinary (6)INTEND

DOWN
1 Switched electrically, isolated cell shows a measure of human development (8) LITERACY
2 Salad we locals make (8) COLESLAW
3 Old-fashioned article to do the rounds - a tall order indeed (6,3,6) SQUARE THE CIRCLE
5 State of Indian woman's upliftment (4) IRAN
6 Occasion to opt for 'Officer's choice' (7,8) GENERAL ELECTION
7 Gold coins circulating in them (6)ORBITS
8 Oriental flower festival (6)EASTER
11 Eager at heart and reading by day - they are good qualities (7)VIRTUES
14 Being overweight follow instructions - sit inside (7)OBESITY
16 People living at higher altitudes see plane circling (8)NEPALESE
17 It's going around, like tired old drunk (8) ASTEROID
19 Endless redacting - sad and unfortunate (6)TRAGIC
20 Admitting a section to teach (6)IMPART
23 Perhaps Man will partly mislead (4)ISLE

:clap::clap::clap: Fantastic!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Not completely familiar with going out, I believe, in gown (6)
4 Two properties cut in half by popular liquidator (8)
9 Government arresting soldier is concerning me (6)
10 Small pan manages small range of doable tasks (5,3)
12 Relating to a part of meal by all means (2,6)
13 A team of three incited a riot to subjugate King (6)
15 Recoiling of somewhat smooth and slippery beings (4)
16 Article rejecting a clan (lineage)'s misguided loyalty (10)
19 Holy ceremony conducted by a palmist (3,7)
20 Eastern sport concerns picking up a certain ring (4)
23 Extremely trustworthy operations director meets new business head (6)
25 Private-corporation split? (4-4)
27 What could make an estate cool, perhaps (8)
28 Was he defeated by Prince Baji Rao? (6)
29 A method to have hair on hide (4,4)
30 Guru's BSE index ultimately falling by 90% (6)

DOWN
1 A profligate's over-drunk after grand entertainment (7)
2 In a chattering bird, partly I see a friend with charm (9)
3 PK trashed bumpkin's make-believe aura (6)
5 Interest in alcoholic drink (4)
6 Disinclined to reacting sensitively (8)
7 Tiramisu's high-density contents can make another dish (5)
8 That could be unbreakable lawsuit for a freak (7)
11 Set apart tardiest person? (7)
14 Female artists sadly sigh as he takes top off (7)
17 Rather hot sunrise diffusedly encourages growth (9)
18 Guess an artist's no coming back after goodbye (8)
19 Former area between two sides, belonging to sides (7)
21 Art that's not half creative noted by friend in Paris (7)
22 Induce leader of eugenists to procure a man's sperm? (6)
24 College has rules overseeing digital software (5)
26 Sprouts, oats, yoghurt and _ - sources of protein (4)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Not completely familiar with going out, I believe, in gown (6)
4 Two properties cut in half by popular liquidator (8)
9 Government arresting soldier is concerning me (6)
10 Small pan manages small range of doable tasks (5,3)
12 Relating to a part of meal by all means (2,6) OF COURSE
13 A team of three incited a riot to subjugate King (6) TROIKA
15 Recoiling of somewhat smooth and slippery beings (4)
16 Article rejecting a clan (lineage)'s misguided loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
19 Holy ceremony conducted by a palmist (3,7)
20 Eastern sport concerns picking up a certain ring (4)
23 Extremely trustworthy operations director meets new business head (6)
25 Private-corporation split? (4-4)
27 What could make an estate cool, perhaps (8)
28 Was he defeated by Prince Baji Rao? (6)
29 A method to have hair on hide (4,4)
30 Guru's BSE index ultimately falling by 90% (6)

DOWN
1 A profligate's over-drunk after grand entertainment (7)
2 In a chattering bird, partly I see a friend with charm (9)
3 PK trashed bumpkin's make-believe aura (6)
5 Interest in alcoholic drink (4)
6 Disinclined to reacting sensitively (8) ALLERGIC
7 Tiramisu's high-density contents can make another dish (5)
8 That could be unbreakable lawsuit for a freak (7)
11 Set apart tardiest person? (7) ISOLATE
14 Female artists sadly sigh as he takes top off (7)
17 Rather hot sunrise diffusedly encourages growth (9)
18 Guess an artist's no coming back after goodbye (8)
19 Former area between two sides, belonging to sides (7)
21 Art that's not half creative noted by friend in Paris (7)
22 Induce leader of eugenists to procure a man's sperm? (6)
24 College has rules overseeing digital software (5)
26 Sprouts, oats, yoghurt and _ - sources of protein (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Not completely familiar with going out, I believe, in gown (6)
4 Two properties cut in half by popular liquidator (8)
9 Government arresting soldier is concerning me (6)
10 Small pan manages small range of doable tasks (5,3)SKILL SET
12 Relating to a part of meal by all means (2,6) OF COURSE
13 A team of three incited a riot to subjugate King (6) TROIKA
15 Recoiling of somewhat smooth and slippery beings (4)EELS
16 Article rejecting a clan (lineage)'s misguided loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
19 Holy ceremony conducted by a palmist (3,7)
20 Eastern sport concerns picking up a certain ring (4)
23 Extremely trustworthy operations director meets new business head (6)
25 Private-corporation split? (4-4)
27 What could make an estate cool, perhaps (8)
28 Was he defeated by Prince Baji Rao? (6)
29 A method to have hair on hide (4,4)
30 Guru's BSE index ultimately falling by 90% (6)

DOWN
1 A profligate's over-drunk after grand entertainment (7)
2 In a chattering bird, partly I see a friend with charm (9)
3 PK trashed bumpkin's make-believe aura (6)
5 Interest in alcoholic drink (4)
6 Disinclined to reacting sensitively (8) ALLERGIC
7 Tiramisu's high-density contents can make another dish (5)SUSHI
8 That could be unbreakable lawsuit for a freak (7)
11 Set apart tardiest person? (7) USELESS
14 Female artists sadly sigh as he takes top off (7)
17 Rather hot sunrise diffusedly encourages growth (9)
18 Guess an artist's no coming back after goodbye (8)
19 Former area between two sides, belonging to sides (7)
21 Art that's not half creative noted by friend in Paris (7)ORIGAMI
22 Induce leader of eugenists to procure a man's sperm? (6)
24 College has rules overseeing digital software (5)
26 Sprouts, oats, yoghurt and _ - sources of protein (4)SOYA

[sandhya.p61]

11 Set apart tardiest person? (7)ISOLATE

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Not completely familiar with going out, I believe, in gown (6)
4 Two properties cut in half by popular liquidator (8)
9 Government arresting soldier is concerning me (6)
10 Small pan manages small range of doable tasks (5,3)SKILL SET
12 Relating to a part of meal by all means (2,6) OF COURSE
13 A team of three incited a riot to subjugate King (6) TROIKA
15 Recoiling of somewhat smooth and slippery beings (4)EELS
16 Article rejecting a clan (lineage)'s misguided loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
19 Holy ceremony conducted by a palmist (3,7)
20 Eastern sport concerns picking up a certain ring (4)
23 Extremely trustworthy operations director meets new business head (6)
25 Private-corporation split? (4-4)
27 What could make an estate cool, perhaps (8)
28 Was he defeated by Prince Baji Rao? (6)
29 A method to have hair on hide (4,4)
30 Guru's BSE index ultimately falling by 90% (6)

DOWN
1 A profligate's over-drunk after grand entertainment (7)
2 In a chattering bird, partly I see a friend with charm (9)
3 PK trashed bumpkin's make-believe aura (6) NIMBUS
5 Interest in alcoholic drink (4)
6 Disinclined to reacting sensitively (8) ALLERGIC
7 Tiramisu's high-density contents can make another dish (5)SUSHI
8 That could be unbreakable lawsuit for a freak (7) NUTCASE
11 Set apart tardiest person? (7) ISOLATE
14 Female artists sadly sigh as he takes top off (7) GEISHAS
17 Rather hot sunrise diffusedly encourages growth (9)
18 Guess an artist's no coming back after goodbye (8) SAYONARA
19 Former area between two sides, belonging to sides (7)
21 Art that's not half creative noted by friend in Paris (7)ORIGAMI
22 Induce leader of eugenists to procure a man's sperm? (6)
24 College has rules overseeing digital software (5) CODEC
26 Sprouts, oats, yoghurt and _ - sources of protein (4)SOYA

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Not completely familiar with going out, I believe, in gown (6) KIMONO
4 Two properties cut in half by popular liquidator (8) ASSASSIN
9 Government arresting soldier is concerning me (6) REGIME
10 Small pan manages small range of doable tasks (5,3)SKILL SET
12 Relating to a part of meal by all means (2,6) OF COURSE
13 A team of three incited a riot to subjugate King (6) TROIKA
15 Recoiling of somewhat smooth and slippery beings (4)EELS
16 Article rejecting a clan (lineage)'s misguided loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
19 Holy ceremony conducted by a palmist (3,7) LAY BAPTISM
20 Eastern sport concerns picking up a certain ring (4) SUMO
23 Extremely trustworthy operations director meets new business head (6) TYCOON
25 Private-corporation split? (4-4) HARA-KIRI
27 What could make an estate cool, perhaps (8) RADIATOR
28 Was he defeated by Prince Baji Rao? (6) PESHWA
29 A method to have hair on hide (4,4) LOCK AWAY
30 Guru's BSE index ultimately falling by 90% (6) SENSEI

DOWN
1 A profligate's over-drunk after grand entertainment (7) KARAOKE
2 In a chattering bird, partly I see a friend with charm (9) MAGICALLY
3 PK trashed bumpkin's make-believe aura (6) NIMBUS
5 Interest in alcoholic drink (4) SAKE
6 Disinclined to reacting sensitively (8) ALLERGIC
7 Tiramisu's high-density contents can make another dish (5)SUSHI
8 That could be unbreakable lawsuit for a freak (7) NUTCASE
11 Set apart tardiest person? (7) ISOLATE
14 Female artists sadly sigh as he takes top off (7) GEISHAS
17 Rather hot sunrise diffusedly encourages growth (9) NOURISHES
18 Guess an artist's no coming back after goodbye (8) SAYONARA
19 Former area between two sides, belonging to sides (7) LATERAL
21 Art that's not half creative noted by friend in Paris (7)ORIGAMI
22 Induce leader of eugenists to procure a man's sperm? (6) GAMETE
24 College has rules overseeing digital software (5) CODEC
26 Sprouts, oats, yoghurt and _ - sources of protein (4)SOYA

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Japanese-tinged toughie!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
9 Place to grow fruit or fish (7)
10 Kingdom's monthly payment tariff (7)
11 Compound for ammunition of National Investigation Agency (7)
12 Interactive demon in copper vehicle (7)
13 I checked a flying bird (9)
15 Extinct birds -B8B8? (5)
16 Take one and three fourth of a south Indian pancake on a back to back sofa (3,1,3) DOS A DOS
19 Bloodsuckers mutilated testes around beginning of summer (7) TSETSES
20 Interpret: Long distance is a little short (5) PARSE
21 Bird has temperature? That's surprising (9) STARTLING
25 X can be sound (7) TENABLE
26 Charges a lot for pelts (7)
28 Hurt girl with a sword (7)
29 Note: Craft is in front of performer (7)

DOWN
1 Design of shredded chamois without heat (6)
2 Set up tent in South India and get seafood (6)
3 Thank Royal Navy for the lake (4)
4 Setter and priest have transport document (2,4)
5 Sorry, write "one encampment" (8)
6 Mate ground beef, for example (6,4)
7 Slithering boas encircle bachelor in the grip of retired doctor in island (8)
8 Indian Star-trekker takes saint back and continues (8)
14 Rajma, for instance, baked in Eastern New York, maybe (6,4)
16 Instrument immerses insect (8)
17 Power to rebuild primary Government High School in Trent (8)
18 Doubt South American enclosure's source of energy (8)
22 A couple of females, with light, fight (6)
23 Nicest sort of crime committed by close relatives (6)
24 Rubber ring in Muruga's kettle (6)
27 Newts initially excited fish tank shark (4)

[Russelltgz]

ACROSS
9 Place to grow fruit or fish (7) OR CHARD
10 Kingdom's monthly payment tariff (7)
11 Compound for ammunition of National Investigation Agency (7) {AMM}{O}N.I.A
12 Interactive demon in copper vehicle (7)
13 I checked a flying bird (9)
15 Extinct birds -B8B8? (5)
16 Take one and three fourth of a south Indian pancake on a back to back sofa (3,1,3)DOS A DOS
19 Bloodsuckers mutilated testes around beginning of summer (7) TSETSES
20 Interpret: Long distance is a little short (5) PARSE
21 Bird has temperature? That's surprising (9) STARTLING
25 X can be sound (7) TENABLE
26 Charges a lot for pelts (7)
28 Hurt girl with a sword (7)
29 Note: Craft is in front of performer (7)

DOWN
1 Design of shredded chamois without heat (6) {-H}MOSAIC*
2 Set up tent in South India and get seafood (6)
3 Thank Royal Navy for the lake (4)
4 Setter and priest have transport document (2,4)
5 Sorry, write "one encampment" (8)
6 Mate ground beef, for example (6,4)
7 Slithering boas encircle bachelor in the grip of retired doctor in island (8)
8 Indian Star-trekker takes saint back and continues (8)
14 Rajma, for instance, baked in Eastern New York, maybe (6,4)
16 Instrument immerses insect (8)
17 Power to rebuild primary Government High School in Trent (8)
18 Doubt South American enclosure's source of energy (8)
22 A couple of females, with light, fight (6)
23 Nicest sort of crime committed by close relatives (6)
24 Rubber ring in Muruga's kettle (6)
27 Newts initially excited fish tank shark (4)[/QUOTE]

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
9 Place to grow fruit or fish (7) OR CHARD
10 Kingdom's monthly payment tariff (7) EMIRATE
11 Compound for ammunition of National Investigation Agency (7) {AMM}{O}N.I.A
12 Interactive demon in copper vehicle (7)INCUBUS
13 I checked a flying bird (9)
15 Extinct birds -B8B8? (5)
16 Take one and three fourth of a south Indian pancake on a back to back sofa (3,1,3)DOS A DOS
19 Bloodsuckers mutilated testes around beginning of summer (7) TSETSES
20 Interpret: Long distance is a little short (5) PARSE
21 Bird has temperature? That's surprising (9) STARTLING
25 X can be sound (7) TENABLE
26 Charges a lot for pelts (7)
28 Hurt girl with a sword (7)
29 Note: Craft is in front of performer (7)

DOWN
1 Design of shredded chamois without heat (6) {-H}MOSAIC*
2 Set up tent in South India and get seafood (6)
3 Thank Royal Navy for the lake (4)
4 Setter and priest have transport document (2,4)
5 Sorry, write "one encampment" (8)
6 Mate ground beef, for example (6,4) MINCED MEAT
7 Slithering boas encircle bachelor in the grip of retired doctor in island (8) BARBADOS
8 Indian Star-trekker takes saint back and continues (8) PERSISTS
14 Rajma, for instance, baked in Eastern New York, maybe (6,4)
16 Instrument immerses insect (8)
17 Power to rebuild primary Government High School in Trent (8)
18 Doubt South American enclosure's source of energy (8)
22 A couple of females, with light, fight (6)
23 Nicest sort of crime committed by close relatives (6)
24 Rubber ring in Muruga's kettle (6)
27 Newts initially excited fish tank shark (4)

[sandhya.p61]

11 Compound for ammunition of National Investigation Agency (7) {AMM}{O}N.I.A

{AMMO}{NIA}

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
9 Place to grow fruit or fish (7) OR CHARD
10 Kingdom's monthly payment tariff (7) EMIRATE
11 Compound for ammunition of National Investigation Agency (7) {AMM}{O}N.I.A
12 Interactive demon in copper vehicle (7)INCUBUS
13 I checked a flying bird (9)
15 Extinct birds -B8B8? (5)
16 Take one and three fourth of a south Indian pancake on a back to back sofa (3,1,3)DOS A DOS
19 Bloodsuckers mutilated testes around beginning of summer (7) TSETSES
20 Interpret: Long distance is a little short (5) PARSE
21 Bird has temperature? That's surprising (9) STARTLING
25 X can be sound (7) TENABLE
26 Charges a lot for pelts (7)
28 Hurt girl with a sword (7)
29 Note: Craft is in front of performer (7)

DOWN
1 Design of shredded chamois without heat (6) {-H}MOSAIC*
2 Set up tent in South India and get seafood (6)
3 Thank Royal Navy for the lake (4)
4 Setter and priest have transport document (2,4)
5 Sorry, write "one encampment" (8)PENITENT
6 Mate ground beef, for example (6,4) MINCED MEAT
7 Slithering boas encircle bachelor in the grip of retired doctor in island (8) BARBADOS
8 Indian Star-trekker takes saint back and continues (8) PERSISTS
14 Rajma, for instance, baked in Eastern New York, maybe (6,4)
16 Instrument immerses insect (8)
17 Power to rebuild primary Government High School in Trent (8)
18 Doubt South American enclosure's source of energy (8)SUSPENSE
22 A couple of females, with light, fight (6)AFFRAY
23 Nicest sort of crime committed by close relatives (6)INCEST
24 Rubber ring in Muruga's kettle (6)GASKET
27 Newts initially excited fish tank shark (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
9 Place to grow fruit or fish (7) OR CHARD
10 Kingdom's monthly payment tariff (7) EMIRATE
11 Compound for ammunition of National Investigation Agency (7) {AMM}{O}N.I.A
12 Interactive demon in copper vehicle (7)INCUBUS
13 I checked a flying bird (9) CHICKADEE
15 Extinct birds -B8B8? (5)
16 Take one and three fourth of a south Indian pancake on a back to back sofa (3,1,3)DOS A DOS
19 Bloodsuckers mutilated testes around beginning of summer (7) TSETSES
20 Interpret: Long distance is a little short (5) PARSE
21 Bird has temperature? That's surprising (9) STARTLING
25 X can be sound (7) TENABLE
26 Charges a lot for pelts (7)
28 Hurt girl with a sword (7)
29 Note: Craft is in front of performer (7) ARTISTE

DOWN
1 Design of shredded chamois without heat (6) {-H}MOSAIC*
2 Set up tent in South India and get seafood (6) SCAMPI
3 Thank Royal Navy for the lake (4)
4 Setter and priest have transport document (2,4)
5 Sorry, write "one encampment" (8) PENITENT
6 Mate ground beef, for example (6,4) MINCED MEAT
7 Slithering boas encircle bachelor in the grip of retired doctor in island (8) BARBADOS
8 Indian Star-trekker takes saint back and continues (8) PERSISTS
14 Rajma, for instance, baked in Eastern New York, maybe (6,4)
16 Instrument immerses insect (8)
17 Power to rebuild primary Government High School in Trent (8) STRENGTH
18 Doubt South American enclosure's source of energy (8) SUSPENSE
22 A couple of females, with light, fight (6) AFFRAY
23 Nicest sort of crime committed by close relatives (6) INCEST
24 Rubber ring in Muruga's kettle (6) GASKET
27 Newts initially excited fish tank shark (4) EFTS

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
9 Place to grow fruit or fish (7) OR CHARD
10 Kingdom's monthly payment tariff (7) EMIRATE
11 Compound for ammunition of National Investigation Agency (7) {AMM}{O}N.I.A
12 Interactive demon in copper vehicle (7)INCUBUS
13 I checked a flying bird (9) CHICKADEE
15 Extinct birds -B8B8? (5)DODOS
16 Take one and three fourth of a south Indian pancake on a back to back sofa (3,1,3)DOS A DOS
19 Bloodsuckers mutilated testes around beginning of summer (7) TSETSES
20 Interpret: Long distance is a little short (5) PARSE
21 Bird has temperature? That's surprising (9) STARTLING
25 X can be sound (7) TENABLE
26 Charges a lot for pelts (7)FLEECES
28 Hurt girl with a sword (7)CUTLASS
29 Note: Craft is in front of performer (7) ARTISTE

DOWN
1 Design of shredded chamois without heat (6) {-H}MOSAIC*
2 Set up tent in South India and get seafood (6) SCAMPI
3 Thank Royal Navy for the lake (4)TARN
4 Setter and priest have transport document (2,4)ID CARD
5 Sorry, write "one encampment" (8) PENITENT
6 Mate ground beef, for example (6,4) MINCED MEAT
7 Slithering boas encircle bachelor in the grip of retired doctor in island (8) BARBADOS
8 Indian Star-trekker takes saint back and continues (8) PERSISTS
14 Rajma, for instance, baked in Eastern New York, maybe (6,4)KIDNEY BEAN
16 Instrument immerses insect (8)DIPSTICK
17 Power to rebuild primary Government High School in Trent (8) STRENGTH
18 Doubt South American enclosure's source of energy (8) SUSPENSE
22 A couple of females, with light, fight (6) AFFRAY
23 Nicest sort of crime committed by close relatives (6) INCEST
24 Rubber ring in Muruga's kettle (6) GASKET
27 Newts initially excited fish tank shark (4) EFTS

:clap::clap::clap: Delightful!

[deepakgita]

Nice to see you here Gita

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Insight shown by hospital department, originally (5)
4 Established practice in art? I do it differently with end of crayon (9)
9 American’s vest in desert, reportedly shown on film (9)
10 Cancel yearbook missing second article (5)
11 Hamleys, say, developed photos – first of yours displayed inside (7)
12 A rounded character, but not initially amusing man (7)
13 Women’s crew, showering after end of work-out improving muscle performance (6-8) WEIGHT-TRAINING
17 Fat American woman shown up by car headlight? (5,2,3,4) BROAD IN THE BEAM
19 Resolved to live permanently with daughter (7)
20 Girl in cold area round a factory (7)
22 Living in a city, some favour banking (5)
23 Can one run broadcast? (9)
24 To exceed one’s budget unfortunately proves point (9)
25 Unpleasant odour I start to detect in damp (5)

DOWN
1 Business centre in Bangor, perhaps (8)
2 Old writer, popular within fold (5)
3 Struck senior teacher – row’s made the papers (3,3,9) HIT THE HEAD LINES
4 Bad time over in platoon? (5)
5 One who might have excited NASA tutor? (9)
6 Drink – two words for it! (7,8) ITALIAN VERMOUTH
7 Lack of awareness in church sheltering good girl (9)
8 Stockings, new, only ruined by son (6)
14 One bishop, one on board, is cranky (9) IRRITABLE
15 That rider is shaky, not much good (5-4)
16 I’m mated, being handicapped (8)
18 Criminal does, pocketing copper coin in use before the euro (6)
20 Thoroughly defeated a northern European, breaking record (5)
21 Stand-in doctor reduced swelling across one’s chest, initially (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2829/article6919487.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Insight shown by hospital department, originally (5) DEPTH
4 Established practice in art? I do it differently with end of crayon (9) TRADITION
9 American’s vest in desert, reportedly shown on film (9)
10 Cancel yearbook missing second article (5)
11 Hamleys, say, developed photos – first of yours displayed inside (7)
12 A rounded character, but not initially amusing man (7)
13 Women’s crew, showering after end of work-out improving muscle performance (6-8) WEIGHT-TRAINING
17 Fat American woman shown up by car headlight? (5,2,3,4) BROAD IN THE BEAM
19 Resolved to live permanently with daughter (7)
20 Girl in cold area round a factory (7)
22 Living in a city, some favour banking (5)
23 Can one run broadcast? (9)
24 To exceed one’s budget unfortunately proves point (9)
25 Unpleasant odour I start to detect in damp (5)

DOWN
1 Business centre in Bangor, perhaps (8)
2 Old writer, popular within fold (5)
3 Struck senior teacher – row’s made the papers (3,3,9) HIT THE HEAD LINES
4 Bad time over in platoon? (5)
5 One who might have excited NASA tutor? (9)
6 Drink – two words for it! (7,8) ITALIAN VERMOUTH
7 Lack of awareness in church sheltering good girl (9)
8 Stockings, new, only ruined by son (6) NYLONS
14 One bishop, one on board, is cranky (9) IRRITABLE
15 That rider is shaky, not much good (5-4) THIRD-RATE
16 I’m mated, being handicapped (8) IMPAIRED
18 Criminal does, pocketing copper coin in use before the euro (6)
20 Thoroughly defeated a northern European, breaking record (5)
21 Stand-in doctor reduced swelling across one’s chest, initially (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Insight shown by hospital department, originally (5) DEPTH
4 Established practice in art? I do it differently with end of crayon (9) TRADITION
9 American’s vest in desert, reportedly shown on film (9)
10 Cancel yearbook missing second article (5)ANNUL
11 Hamleys, say, developed photos – first of yours displayed inside (7)
12 A rounded character, but not initially amusing man (7)
13 Women’s crew, showering after end of work-out improving muscle performance (6-8) WEIGHT-TRAINING
17 Fat American woman shown up by car headlight? (5,2,3,4) BROAD IN THE BEAM
19 Resolved to live permanently with daughter (7)SETTLED
20 Girl in cold area round a factory (7)
22 Living in a city, some favour banking (5)URBAN
23 Can one run broadcast? (9)ANNOUNCER
24 To exceed one’s budget unfortunately proves point (9)OVERSPEND
25 Unpleasant odour I start to detect in damp (5)

DOWN
1 Business centre in Bangor, perhaps (8)
2 Old writer, popular within fold (5)
3 Struck senior teacher – row’s made the papers (3,3,9) HIT THE HEAD LINES
4 Bad time over in platoon? (5)
5 One who might have excited NASA tutor? (9)
6 Drink – two words for it! (7,8) ITALIAN VERMOUTH
7 Lack of awareness in church sheltering good girl (9)
8 Stockings, new, only ruined by son (6) NYLONS
14 One bishop, one on board, is cranky (9) IRRITABLE
15 That rider is shaky, not much good (5-4) THIRD-RATE
16 I’m mated, being handicapped (8) IMPAIRED
18 Criminal does, pocketing copper coin in use before the euro (6)
20 Thoroughly defeated a northern European, breaking record (5)
21 Stand-in doctor reduced swelling across one’s chest, initially (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Insight shown by hospital department, originally (5) DEPTH
4 Established practice in art? I do it differently with end of crayon (9) TRADITION
9 American’s vest in desert, reportedly shown on film (9)WAISTCOAT
10 Cancel yearbook missing second article (5)ANNUL
11 Hamleys, say, developed photos – first of yours displayed inside (7)TOYSHOP
12 A rounded character, but not initially amusing man (7)OMICRON
13 Women’s crew, showering after end of work-out improving muscle performance (6-8) WEIGHT-TRAINING
17 Fat American woman shown up by car headlight? (5,2,3,4) BROAD IN THE BEAM
19 Resolved to live permanently with daughter (7)SETTLED
20 Girl in cold area round a factory (7)CAMILLA
22 Living in a city, some favour banking (5)URBAN
23 Can one run broadcast? (9)ANNOUNCER
24 To exceed one’s budget unfortunately proves point (9)OVERSPEND
25 Unpleasant odour I start to detect in damp (5)HUMID

DOWN
1 Business centre in Bangor, perhaps (8)DOWNTOWN
2 Old writer, popular within fold (5)PLINY
3 Struck senior teacher – row’s made the papers (3,3,9) HIT THE HEAD LINES
4 Bad time over in platoon? (5)TROOP
5 One who might have excited NASA tutor? (9)ASTRONAUT
6 Drink – two words for it! (7,8) ITALIAN VERMOUTH
7 Lack of awareness in church sheltering good girl (9)IGNORANCE
8 Stockings, new, only ruined by son (6) NYLONS
14 One bishop, one on board, is cranky (9) IRRITABLE
15 That rider is shaky, not much good (5-4) THIRD-RATE
16 I’m mated, being handicapped (8) IMPAIRED
18 Criminal does, pocketing copper coin in use before the euro (6)ESCUDO
20 Thoroughly defeated a northern European, breaking record (5)CANED
21 Stand-in doctor reduced swelling across one’s chest, initially (5)LOCUM

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
8 Destructively throw a small quantity - and bolt (4)
9 Moulding book is between two eggs (5)
10 Greek hero has a German confirmation by ten (4)
11 Where Latin liquor is the minimum for attendance (6)
12 Unmarried lady turns titillating, at first, before the queen (8)
13 Supports companions after initial excitement (8)
15 Urn: Batter may be disposed with this (3,3)
17 Alien boards sailing vessels for free trips (7)
19 Setter's farm hired out by detective's brother (7) MYCROFT
22 Shuts up after MI6 boss comes second best (6)
24 Irishman rebels against nationalists (8)
26 Food: Mexican donkeys have it (8)
28 First heard horrible sound on New York river (6)
30 Rim with purified Germanium content (4)
31 13 is a dozen for him (5) BAKER
32 Consumes egg and tomato sandwich for starters (4)

DOWN
1 Indian clerk is a bachelor from a British university (4)
2,3 Sleuth to secure residences, reportedly, after the Jungle Book Khan goes (8,6) SHERLOCK HOLMES
4 Have sheriff's gang on a vessel (7)
5 Fictional criminal's heartless try after medical officer and headless friar are found together (8) MORIARTY
6 Well known doctor was not confused (6) WATSON
7 Look, first and last letters are in possession of good oriental (4)
14 Shape of Phantom's accommodation may be found in one's head (5)
16 Peacekeepers are able, but sick (5)
18 Check pipe for lab equipment (4,4)
20 Put reed back under control for caribou (8)
21 Chess champ has health resorts under the firmament. Quite the reverse ... (7)
23 Perry Mason's secretary's road (6)
25 It might be worn to treat thirst (1-5)
27 Control Zulu to reverse action (4)
29 Boatswain's breakfast cereal (4)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
8 Destructively throw a small quantity - and bolt (4)
9 Moulding book is between two eggs (5)
10 Greek hero has a German confirmation by ten (4)
11 Where Latin liquor is the minimum for attendance (6)
12 Unmarried lady turns titillating, at first, before the queen (8) SPINSTER
13 Supports companions after initial excitement (8) ESPOUSES
15 Urn: Batter may be disposed with this (3,3)
17 Alien boards sailing vessels for free trips (7) JUNKETS
19 Setter's farm hired out by detective's brother (7) MYCROFT
22 Shuts up after MI6 boss comes second best (6)
24 Irishman rebels against nationalists (8)
26 Food: Mexican donkeys have it (8) BURRITOS
28 First heard horrible sound on New York river (6) HUDSON
30 Rim with purified Germanium content (4)
31 13 is a dozen for him (5) BAKER
32 Consumes egg and tomato sandwich for starters (4)

DOWN
1 Indian clerk is a bachelor from a British university (4)
2,3 Sleuth to secure residences, reportedly, after the Jungle Book Khan goes (8,6) SHERLOCK HOLMES
4 Have sheriff's gang on a vessel (7)
5 Fictional criminal's heartless try after medical officer and headless friar are found together (8) MORIARTY
6 Well known doctor was not confused (6) WATSON
7 Look, first and last letters are in possession of good oriental (4)
14 Shape of Phantom's accommodation may be found in one's head (5)
16 Peacekeepers are able, but sick (5)
18 Check pipe for lab equipment (4,4)
20 Put reed back under control for caribou (8)
21 Chess champ has health resorts under the firmament. Quite the reverse ... (7)
23 Perry Mason's secretary's road (6)
25 It might be worn to treat thirst (1-5)
27 Control Zulu to reverse action (4)
29 Boatswain's breakfast cereal (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Destructively throw a small quantity - and bolt (4)
9 Moulding book is between two eggs (5)
10 Greek hero has a German confirmation by ten (4)AJAX
11 Where Latin liquor is the minimum for attendance (6)
12 Unmarried lady turns titillating, at first, before the queen (8) SPINSTER
13 Supports companions after initial excitement (8) ESPOUSES
15 Urn: Batter may be disposed with this (3,3)
17 Alien boards sailing vessels for free trips (7) JUNKETS
19 Setter's farm hired out by detective's brother (7) MYCROFT
22 Shuts up after MI6 boss comes second best (6)CLOSES
24 Irishman rebels against nationalists (8)
26 Food: Mexican donkeys have it (8) BURRITOS
28 First heard horrible sound on New York river (6) HUDSON
30 Rim with purified Germanium content (4)EDGE
31 13 is a dozen for him (5) BAKER
32 Consumes egg and tomato sandwich for starters (4)EATS

DOWN
1 Indian clerk is a bachelor from a British university (4)
2,3 Sleuth to secure residences, reportedly, after the Jungle Book Khan goes (8,6) SHERLOCK HOLMES
4 Have sheriff's gang on a vessel (7)
5 Fictional criminal's heartless try after medical officer and headless friar are found together (8) MORIARTY
6 Well known doctor was not confused (6) WATSON
7 Look, first and last letters are in possession of good oriental (4)
14 Shape of Phantom's accommodation may be found in one's head (5)SKULL
16 Peacekeepers are able, but sick (5)
18 Check pipe for lab equipment (4,4)
20 Put reed back under control for caribou (8)
21 Chess champ has health resorts under the firmament. Quite the reverse ... (7)
23 Perry Mason's secretary's road (6)
25 It might be worn to treat thirst (1-5)
27 Control Zulu to reverse action (4)
29 Boatswain's breakfast cereal (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
8 Destructively throw a small quantity - and bolt (4)
9 Moulding book is between two eggs (5)
10 Greek hero has a German confirmation by ten (4)AJAX
11 Where Latin liquor is the minimum for attendance (6)
12 Unmarried lady turns titillating, at first, before the queen (8) SPINSTER
13 Supports companions after initial excitement (8) ESPOUSES
15 Urn: Batter may be disposed with this (3,3)
17 Alien boards sailing vessels for free trips (7) JUNKETS
19 Setter's farm hired out by detective's brother (7) MYCROFT
22 Shuts up after MI6 boss comes second best (6)CLOSES
24 Irishman rebels against nationalists (8)
26 Food: Mexican donkeys have it (8) BURRITOS
28 First heard horrible sound on New York river (6) HUDSON
30 Rim with purified Germanium content (4)EDGE
31 13 is a dozen for him (5) BAKER
32 Consumes egg and tomato sandwich for starters (4)EATS

DOWN
1 Indian clerk is a bachelor from a British university (4) BABU
2,3 Sleuth to secure residences, reportedly, after the Jungle Book Khan goes (8,6) SHERLOCK HOLMES
4 Have sheriff's gang on a vessel (7)
5 Fictional criminal's heartless try after medical officer and headless friar are found together (8) MORIARTY
6 Well known doctor was not confused (6) WATSON
7 Look, first and last letters are in possession of good oriental (4)
14 Shape of Phantom's accommodation may be found in one's head (5)SKULL
16 Peacekeepers are able, but sick (5) UNFIT
18 Check pipe for lab equipment (4,4) TEST TUBE
20 Put reed back under control for caribou (8) REINDEER
21 Chess champ has health resorts under the firmament. Quite the reverse ... (7)
23 Perry Mason's secretary's road (6)
25 It might be worn to treat thirst (1-5)
27 Control Zulu to reverse action (4)
29 Boatswain's breakfast cereal (4) OATS

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Destructively throw a small quantity - and bolt (4)DASH
9 Moulding book is between two eggs (5)OVOLO
10 Greek hero has a German confirmation by ten (4)AJAX
11 Where Latin liquor is the minimum for attendance (6)QUORUM
12 Unmarried lady turns titillating, at first, before the queen (8) SPINSTER
13 Supports companions after initial excitement (8) ESPOUSES
15 Urn: Batter may be disposed with this (3,3)RUN OUT
17 Alien boards sailing vessels for free trips (7) JUNKETS
19 Setter's farm hired out by detective's brother (7) MYCROFT
22 Shuts up after MI6 boss comes second best (6)CLOSES
24 Irishman rebels against nationalists (8)PATRIOTS
26 Food: Mexican donkeys have it (8) BURRITOS
28 First heard horrible sound on New York river (6) HUDSON
30 Rim with purified Germanium content (4)EDGE
31 13 is a dozen for him (5) BAKER
32 Consumes egg and tomato sandwich for starters (4)EATS

DOWN
1 Indian clerk is a bachelor from a British university (4) BABU
2,3 Sleuth to secure residences, reportedly, after the Jungle Book Khan goes (8,6) SHERLOCK HOLMES
4 Have sheriff's gang on a vessel (7)POSSESS
5 Fictional criminal's heartless try after medical officer and headless friar are found together (8) MORIARTY
6 Well known doctor was not confused (6) WATSON
7 Look, first and last letters are in possession of good oriental (4)GAZE
14 Shape of Phantom's accommodation may be found in one's head (5)SKULL
16 Peacekeepers are able, but sick (5) UNFIT
18 Check pipe for lab equipment (4,4) TEST TUBE
20 Put reed back under control for caribou (8) REINDEER
21 Chess champ has health resorts under the firmament. Quite the reverse ... (7)SPASSKY
23 Perry Mason's secretary's road (6)STREET
25 It might be worn to treat thirst (1-5)T-SHIRT
27 Control Zulu to reverse action (4)UNDO
29 Boatswain's breakfast cereal (4) OATS

:clap::clap::clap: A delightful detective pangram!

//Am going on leave for 2 or 3 days. Carry on, friends!//

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 16's speciality: primarily Stolichnaya, Perrier, finally Tanquerary gin. Stir. (6) SPYING
4 An abundance of what the Iron Lady was made of? (6) GALORE
9 Man's nose, magpie's mouth (4) BEAK
10 Cash and coin for 16's boss's 13 (10) MONEYPENNY
11 Forest enchanting but has a terrible smell (6) STENCH
12 STD setup rubbish (8)
13 Private lair even unknown to PA (9)
15 16 baddie reportedly a Chinese cult figure (4)
16 Contract Fleming's secret agent (4)
17 Cow-worshipper's psyche lean (9)
21 Unusually cool vans? They might explode! (8)
22 Cheap whisky for night flight (6)
24 Strange denominations set out in our time (4,6)
25 Self-promotion for honey liquor? (4)
26 Japanese theatre society president abandoned drama finally and had a snack (6)
27 Committed nurse wore large dress (6)

DOWN
1 16 nemesis that might come back to haunt him? (7)
2 Canadian flower that's found around the United Kingdom (5)
3 Extremely naughty congresswoman got the man spent finally - could be 16 girl (7)
5 In spite of everything, finds a new method to describe happy ending (6)
6 Anybody can join shambolic English platoon: Labour leader (4,2,3)
7 Groups of nine men on mead beheaded on Sabbath (7)
8 Non-archaic, it's possibly ahead of its time! (13)
14 Chance upon Arun out of sorts and cantankerous (3,6)
16 16 player's brother's father's mother? (7)
18 Aston Martin interior stocked with 16's tipple(7)
19 16 outing featuring flaky manoeuvre in the outskirts of Senegal (7)
20 Novelist downing final quarter, becomes besotted (2,4)
23 Villain Dr. No apprehended operative, ultimately upended (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 16's speciality: primarily Stolichnaya, Perrier, finally Tanquerary gin. Stir. (6) SPYING
4 An abundance of what the Iron Lady was made of? (6) GALORE
9 Man's nose, magpie's mouth (4) BEAK
10 Cash and coin for 16's boss's 13 (10) MONEYPENNY
11 Forest enchanting but has a terrible smell (6) STENCH
12 STD setup rubbish (8)
13 Private lair even unknown to PA (9)
15 16 baddie reportedly a Chinese cult figure (4)
16 Contract Fleming's secret agent (4) BOND
17 Cow-worshipper's psyche lean (9)
21 Unusually cool vans? They might explode! (8) VOLCANOS
22 Cheap whisky for night flight (6)
24 Strange denominations set out in our time (4,6) ANNO DOMINI
25 Self-promotion for honey liquor? (4)
26 Japanese theatre society president abandoned drama finally and had a snack (6)
27 Committed nurse wore large dress (6)

DOWN
1 16 nemesis that might come back to haunt him? (7)
2 Canadian flower that's found around the United Kingdom (5)
3 Extremely naughty congresswoman got the man spent finally - could be 16 girl (7)
5 In spite of everything, finds a new method to describe happy ending (6)
6 Anybody can join shambolic English platoon: Labour leader (4,2,3) OPEN TO ALL
7 Groups of nine men on mead beheaded on Sabbath (7) ENNEADS
8 Non-archaic, it's possibly ahead of its time! (13)
14 Chance upon Arun out of sorts and cantankerous (3,6)
16 16 player's brother's father's mother? (7)
18 Aston Martin interior stocked with 16's tipple(7)
19 16 outing featuring flaky manoeuvre in the outskirts of Senegal (7)
20 Novelist downing final quarter, becomes besotted (2,4)
23 Villain Dr. No apprehended operative, ultimately upended (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 16's speciality: primarily Stolichnaya, Perrier, finally Tanquerary gin. Stir. (6) SPYING
4 An abundance of what the Iron Lady was made of? (6) GALORE
9 Man's nose, magpie's mouth (4) BEAK
10 Cash and coin for 16's boss's 13 (10) MONEYPENNY
11 Forest enchanting but has a terrible smell (6) STENCH
12 STD setup rubbish (8) CLAPTRAP
13 Private lair even unknown to PA (9) SECRETARY
15 16 baddie reportedly a Chinese cult figure (4) JAWS
16 Contract Fleming's secret agent (4) BOND
17 Cow-worshipper's psyche lean (9) ANIMALIST
21 Unusually cool vans? They might explode! (8) VOLCANOS
22 Cheap whisky for night flight (6) REDEYE
24 Strange denominations set out in our time (4,6) ANNO DOMINI
25 Self-promotion for honey liquor? (4) MEAD
26 Japanese theatre society president abandoned drama finally and had a snack (6) NOSHER
27 Committed nurse wore large dress (6) DIRNDL

DOWN
1 16 nemesis that might come back to haunt him? (7) SPECTRE
2 Canadian flower that's found around the United Kingdom (5) YUKON
3 Extremely naughty congresswoman got the man spent finally - could be 16 girl (7) NYMPHET
5 In spite of everything, finds a new method to describe happy ending (6) ANYWAY
6 Anybody can join shambolic English platoon: Labour leader (4,2,3) OPEN TO ALL
7 Groups of nine men on mead beheaded on Sabbath (7) ENNEADS
8 Non-archaic, it's possibly ahead of its time! (13) ANACHRONISTIC
14 Chance upon Arun out of sorts and cantankerous (3,6) RUN ACROSS
16 16 player's brother's father's mother? (7) BROSNAN
18 Aston Martin interior stocked with 16's tipple(7) MARTINI
19 16 outing featuring flaky manoeuvre in the outskirts of Senegal (7) SKYFALL
20 Novelist downing final quarter, becomes besotted (2,4) NO LOVE
23 Villain Dr. No apprehended operative, ultimately upended (5) DEMON

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 German army's first incursion into island nation resulting in censure (8)
5 Finishes checking old porches (6)
9 Fish egg in rock clipped (8)
10 University dividing a compact courtyard (6)
12 Peacekeepers' look is rough (5)
13 Planned to speak after engineer at research facility (9)
14 Attachable container for bullets, open at both ends (4-2)
16 Perhaps one that buries boxes, say (7)
19 Long-lasting commitment at first by Archie, Veronica, with their hearts, moving ahead (7)
21 Siesta that's not just for felines (6)
23 Type of a coral we destroyed with scuba equipment for beginners (9)
25 Try our life vest (5)
26 Working release sent back neither late, nor early (2,4)
27 Tedious rote is irritating me (8) TIRESOME
28 Smart saint with foresight leaving den (6) SPRUCE
29 Box to hold two shillings and electronic board with 32 pieces (5,3) CHESS SET

DOWN
1 Brush over quarrel (6) DUSTUP
2 Like Sam or Pai (9) AVUNCULAR
3 Correct side (5)
4 Detailed book on network smuggling ecstasy - it could convey the truth (7)
6 Retaliation by Thailand to strike leaderless stronghold on a tor for starters (3,3,3)
7 Approvals from Paris and Moscow for a board (5)
8 Extremely savvy engineer covers millimeters in attempt to show proportion (8)
11 I am going back to get grand men who brought gifts (4)
15 Extensive fear gripping troubled Roman for the most part (9)
17 Attractive American gal arranged exquisite rooms to accommodate head of union (9)
18 Measuring device nearly severs marine creatures (8)
20 Burn tea recipe (4)
21 Rancher is happy to display treasure (7)
22 Verify a temperature examination (6)
24 Server missing one essential liquid (5)
25 Sustains oil pipelines at last (5)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 German army's first incursion into island nation resulting in censure (8)
5 Finishes checking old porches (6)
9 Fish egg in rock clipped (8)
10 University dividing a compact courtyard (6)
12 Peacekeepers' look is rough (5)
13 Planned to speak after engineer at research facility (9)
14 Attachable container for bullets, open at both ends (4-2)
16 Perhaps one that buries boxes, say (7)
19 Long-lasting commitment at first by Archie, Veronica, with their hearts, moving ahead (7) CHRONIC
21 Siesta that's not just for felines (6)
23 Type of a coral we destroyed with scuba equipment for beginners (9) LOWERCASE
25 Try our life vest (5)
26 Working release sent back neither late, nor early (2,4)
27 Tedious rote is irritating me (8) TIRESOME
28 Smart saint with foresight leaving den (6) SPRUCE
29 Box to hold two shillings and electronic board with 32 pieces (5,3) CHESS SET

DOWN
1 Brush over quarrel (6) DUSTUP
2 Like Sam or Pai (9) AVUNCULAR
3 Correct side (5)
4 Detailed book on network smuggling ecstasy - it could convey the truth (7)
6 Retaliation by Thailand to strike leaderless stronghold on a tor for starters (3,3,3) TIT FOR TAT
7 Approvals from Paris and Moscow for a board (5)
8 Extremely savvy engineer covers millimeters in attempt to show proportion (8) SYMMETRY
11 I am going back to get grand men who brought gifts (4)
15 Extensive fear gripping troubled Roman for the most part (9) PANORAMIC
17 Attractive American gal arranged exquisite rooms to accommodate head of union (9)
18 Measuring device nearly severs marine creatures (8)
20 Burn tea recipe (4)
21 Rancher is happy to display treasure (7)
22 Verify a temperature examination (6)
24 Server missing one essential liquid (5)
25 Sustains oil pipelines at last (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 German army's first incursion into island nation resulting in censure (8)
5 Finishes checking old porches (6)
9 Fish egg in rock clipped (8)
10 University dividing a compact courtyard (6) ATRIUM
12 Peacekeepers' look is rough (5)
13 Planned to speak after engineer at research facility (9)
14 Attachable container for bullets, open at both ends (4-2)
16 Perhaps one that buries boxes, say (7)
19 Long-lasting commitment at first by Archie, Veronica, with their hearts, moving ahead (7) CHRONIC
21 Siesta that's not just for felines (6)
23 Type of a coral we destroyed with scuba equipment for beginners (9) LOWERCASE
25 Try our life vest (5)
26 Working release sent back neither late, nor early (2,4)
27 Tedious rote is irritating me (8) TIRESOME
28 Smart saint with foresight leaving den (6) SPRUCE
29 Box to hold two shillings and electronic board with 32 pieces (5,3) CHESS SET

DOWN
1 Brush over quarrel (6) DUSTUP
2 Like Sam or Pai (9) AVUNCULAR
3 Correct side (5)
4 Detailed book on network smuggling ecstasy - it could convey the truth (7)
6 Retaliation by Thailand to strike leaderless stronghold on a tor for starters (3,3,3) TIT FOR TAT
7 Approvals from Paris and Moscow for a board (5) OUIJA
8 Extremely savvy engineer covers millimeters in attempt to show proportion (8) SYMMETRY
11 I am going back to get grand men who brought gifts (4)
15 Extensive fear gripping troubled Roman for the most part (9) PANORAMIC
17 Attractive American gal arranged exquisite rooms to accommodate head of union (9)
18 Measuring device nearly severs marine creatures (8)
20 Burn tea recipe (4) CHAR
21 Rancher is happy to display treasure (7) CHERISH
22 Verify a temperature examination (6) ATTEST
24 Server missing one essential liquid (5)
25 Sustains oil pipelines at last (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
6 Subject in a story, say (5) LIEGE
7 He is a man showered with hate (8) ANATHEMA
10 Emotional meet up before end of reunion for many (7) UMPTEEN
11 Say, extremely gooey ingredient often used in rolls and cakes essentially (3,4) EGG YOLK
12 After starting to gel, Anne rejects the guy - goes through hell (7) GEHENNA
13 Beginning of love, chat passionately for a long time with door locked (5,2)
14 Novel we can read, a power-packed literary work (3,3,5)
19 Tasted/drank a shot of liquor and fell down (7)
21 Blade is used to deactivate (7)
23 Attack a sailor, say (7)
25 Separate from partner mainly with fear of being outed (4,3)
26 Face with long hair (8)
27 Boy owning a large store (5)

DOWN
1 PS: We hope to get some entertainment (8)
2 Humble act (6)
3 Nourished with special diet, an awesome mix (10)
4 Price is sounding reasonable (4)
5 Easy level (6)
6 Lobby to relax (6)
8 Eat perhaps, a late afternoon meal (4,3)
9 King went down, admitting defeat (5)
13 Drink I have with Gin, tad intoxicating - it's killing (10)
15 Catch to dismiss the opener, right start to the spell (7)
16 Involves brother in running miles (8)
17 Typical university in America close to Cornell (5)
18 Made a fence/wall to soundproof (6)
20 Drive in silence for the most part (6)
22 Scattered boxes with envelopes on top (6)
24 Crisp letters from the best author (4)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
6 Subject in a story, say (5) LIEGE
7 He is a man showered with hate (8) ANATHEMA
10 Emotional meet up before end of reunion for many (7) UMPTEEN
11 Say, extremely gooey ingredient often used in rolls and cakes essentially (3,4) EGG YOLK
12 After starting to gel, Anne rejects the guy - goes through hell (7) GEHENNA
13 Beginning of love, chat passionately for a long time with door locked (5,2)
14 Novel we can read, a power-packed literary work (3,3,5) WAR AND PEACE
19 Tasted/drank a shot of liquor and fell down (7)
21 Blade is used to deactivate (7)
23 Attack a sailor, say (7) ASSAULT
25 Separate from partner mainly with fear of being outed (4,3)
26 Face with long hair (8) SIDEBURN
27 Boy owning a large store (5)

DOWN
1 PS: We hope to get some entertainment (8) PEEPSHOW
2 Humble act (6)
3 Nourished with special diet, an awesome mix (10)
4 Price is sounding reasonable (4)
5 Easy level (6)
6 Lobby to relax (6)
8 Eat perhaps, a late afternoon meal (4,3)
9 King went down, admitting defeat (5)
13 Drink I have with Gin, tad intoxicating - it's killing (10) LAPIDATING
15 Catch to dismiss the opener, right start to the spell (7)
16 Involves brother in running miles (8)
17 Typical university in America close to Cornell (5)
18 Made a fence/wall to soundproof (6)
20 Drive in silence for the most part (6)
22 Scattered boxes with envelopes on top (6)
24 Crisp letters from the best author (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
6 Subject in a story, say (5) LIEGE
7 He is a man showered with hate (8) ANATHEMA
10 Emotional meet up before end of reunion for many (7) UMPTEEN
11 Say, extremely gooey ingredient often used in rolls and cakes essentially (3,4) EGG YOLK
12 After starting to gel, Anne rejects the guy - goes through hell (7) GEHENNA
13 Beginning of love, chat passionately for a long time with door locked (5,2)
14 Novel we can read, a power-packed literary work (3,3,5) WAR AND PEACE
19 Tasted/drank a shot of liquor and fell down (7)
21 Blade is used to deactivate (7)
23 Attack a sailor, say (7) ASSAULT
25 Separate from partner mainly with fear of being outed (4,3)
26 Face with long hair (8) SIDEBURN
27 Boy owning a large store (5)

DOWN
1 PS: We hope to get some entertainment (8) PEEPSHOW
2 Humble act (6)
3 Nourished with special diet, an awesome mix (10)
4 Price is sounding reasonable (4)
5 Easy level (6)
6 Lobby to relax (6)
8 Eat perhaps, a late afternoon meal (4,3) HIGH TEA
9 King went down, admitting defeat (5)
13 Drink I have with Gin, tad intoxicating - it's killing (10) LAPIDATING
15 Catch to dismiss the opener, right start to the spell (7)
16 Involves brother in running miles (8) EMBROILS
17 Typical university in America close to Cornell (5) USUAL
18 Made a fence/wall to soundproof (6) DEAFEN
20 Drive in silence for the most part (6)
22 Scattered boxes with envelopes on top (6)
24 Crisp letters from the best author (4) TAUT

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9)
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8)
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6)
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4)
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6)

DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7)
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5)
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7)
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6)
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9)
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3)
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9)
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7)
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6)
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9) SUPPLANTS
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8) HERITAGE
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6)
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4)
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6)

DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7)
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5)
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7)
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6)
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9)
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3) REMITTANCE MEN
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9) PATRIOTIC
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7) CREMATE
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6)
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9) SUPPLANTS
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8) HERITAGE
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6) TRAUMA
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4) IONS
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6) ODENSE

DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7)
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5)
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7)
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6)
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9)
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3) REMITTANCE MEN
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9) PATRIOTIC
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7) CREMATE
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6) MADRAS
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5) ALIEN

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9) SUPPLANTS
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8) HERITAGE
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6) TRAUMA
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4) IONS
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6) ODENSE

DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7) INCONNU
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5) PAISA
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7) SHASTRA
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6) ABROAD
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9) VITRIOLIC
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3) REMITTANCE MEN
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9) PATRIOTIC
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7) CREMATE
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6) MADRAS
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5) ALIEN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Grant me more leave! Hubby needs a few more days of hospitalisation.

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Scotsman goes after great socialist (6)
4 Traitor's nearly a pound to throw (8)
10 Lay new money (a quarter) on Dale's sweetheart (9)
11 Attractive man's animal circles me (5)
12 Rate of methamphetamine (5)
13 After delivery of mail near South African province (9)
14 Article denies 'Scary Spice' (7)
16 Ogle a king reportedly (4)
19 Lead the girl on at first (4)
21 Man who takes a lot of interest in an attempt to secure (7)
24 One young man came first and removed the fastener (9)
25 Life sustaining container is filled with tea initially (5)
26 Aide's around Rhode Island city (5)
27 Gold smuggled back by group is getting smaller (9)
28 Sister used alternative device (8)
29 Radio operator's allowed in small village (6)

Down
1 First class sailor follows game (4-4)
2 Shot in journal (8)
3 Pimpled hooligan is after Bill (5)
5 Turn to get nearly ductile tool (7)
6 Funnily gal's entry is mishandled (9)
7 One confined in Congress (6)
8 Incomplete search engine? Heard why it is a wrong 'un? (6)
9 Compressed and moved at a high speed (6)
15 Uses cress, I plucked by a river (9)
17 Block housing very revolutionary hospital, one that is at the base of a mountain (8)
18 The blue Kindle provides a window to heaven (8)
20 Soldiers' property around Florida city (7)
21 Dispatchers drop-in at last for Jewish ritual services (6)
22 Leap over King's garment (6)
23 A short flash intermittently returns and ends (6)
25 Look back inside by means of instrument (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11274/article6718959.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Scotsman goes after great socialist (6) FABIAN
4 Traitor's nearly a pound to throw (8) QUISLING
10 Lay new money (a quarter) on Dale's sweetheart (9) VALENTINE
11 Attractive man's animal circles me (5)
12 Rate of methamphetamine (5)
13 After delivery of mail near South African province (9) POSTNATAL
14 Article denies 'Scary Spice' (7)
16 Ogle a king reportedly (4)
19 Lead the girl on at first (4)
21 Man who takes a lot of interest in an attempt to secure (7) SHYLOCK
24 One young man came first and removed the fastener (9)
25 Life sustaining container is filled with tea initially (5)
26 Aide's around Rhode Island city (5)
27 Gold smuggled back by group is getting smaller (9)
28 Sister used alternative device (8)
29 Radio operator's allowed in small village (6)

Down
1 First class sailor follows game (4-4)
2 Shot in journal (8)
3 Pimpled hooligan is after Bill (5)
5 Turn to get nearly ductile tool (7)
6 Funnily gal's entry is mishandled (9)
7 One confined in Congress (6)
8 Incomplete search engine? Heard why it is a wrong 'un? (6)
9 Compressed and moved at a high speed (6)
15 Uses cress, I plucked by a river (9)
17 Block housing very revolutionary hospital, one that is at the base of a mountain (8)
18 The blue Kindle provides a window to heaven (8)
20 Soldiers' property around Florida city (7)
21 Dispatchers drop-in at last for Jewish ritual services (6)
22 Leap over King's garment (6)
23 A short flash intermittently returns and ends (6)
25 Look back inside by means of instrument (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Scotsman goes after great socialist (6) FABIAN
4 Traitor's nearly a pound to throw (8) QUISLING
10 Lay new money (a quarter) on Dale's sweetheart (9) VALENTINE
11 Attractive man's animal circles me (5) ROMEO
12 Rate of methamphetamine (5) SPEED
13 After delivery of mail near South African province (9) POSTNATAL
14 Article denies 'Scary Spice' (7) ANISEED
16 Ogle a king reportedly (4) LEER
19 Lead the girl on at first (4) HERO
21 Man who takes a lot of interest in an attempt to secure (7) SHYLOCK
24 One young man came first and removed the fastener (9)
25 Life sustaining container is filled with tea initially (5)
26 Aide's around Rhode Island city (5)
27 Gold smuggled back by group is getting smaller (9)
28 Sister used alternative device (8)
29 Radio operator's allowed in small village (6)

Down
1 First class sailor follows game (4-4)
2 Shot in journal (8)
3 Pimpled hooligan is after Bill (5)
5 Turn to get nearly ductile tool (7)
6 Funnily gal's entry is mishandled (9)
7 One confined in Congress (6)
8 Incomplete search engine? Heard why it is a wrong 'un? (6)
9 Compressed and moved at a high speed (6)
15 Uses cress, I plucked by a river (9)
17 Block housing very revolutionary hospital, one that is at the base of a mountain (8)
18 The blue Kindle provides a window to heaven (8)
20 Soldiers' property around Florida city (7)
21 Dispatchers drop-in at last for Jewish ritual services (6)
22 Leap over King's garment (6)
23 A short flash intermittently returns and ends (6)
25 Look back inside by means of instrument (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Scotsman goes after great socialist (6) FABIAN
4 Traitor's nearly a pound to throw (8) QUISLING
10 Lay new money (a quarter) on Dale's sweetheart (9) VALENTINE
11 Attractive man's animal circles me (5) ROMEO
12 Rate of methamphetamine (5) SPEED
13 After delivery of mail near South African province (9) POSTNATAL
14 Article denies 'Scary Spice' (7) ANISEED
16 Ogle a king reportedly (4) LEER
19 Lead the girl on at first (4) HERO
21 Man who takes a lot of interest in an attempt to secure (7) SHYLOCK
24 One young man came first and removed the fastener (9)
25 Life sustaining container is filled with tea initially (5) VITAL
26 Aide's around Rhode Island city (5) PARIS
27 Gold smuggled back by group is getting smaller (9)
28 Sister used alternative device (8) RESISTOR
29 Radio operator's allowed in small village (6) HAMLET

Down
1 First class sailor follows game (4-4)
2 Shot in journal (8)
3 Pimpled hooligan is after Bill (5)
5 Turn to get nearly ductile tool (7)
6 Funnily gal's entry is mishandled (9) STRANGELY
7 One confined in Congress (6)
8 Incomplete search engine? Heard why it is a wrong 'un? (6)
9 Compressed and moved at a high speed (6)
15 Uses cress, I plucked by a river (9)
17 Block housing very revolutionary hospital, one that is at the base of a mountain (8)
18 The blue Kindle provides a window to heaven (8)
20 Soldiers' property around Florida city (7)
21 Dispatchers drop-in at last for Jewish ritual services (6)
22 Leap over King's garment (6)
23 A short flash intermittently returns and ends (6)
25 Look back inside by means of instrument (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Winning hit makes one cheerful (6)
5 Fortune in part of church, left hidden (6)
8 Fancy one state employing sorcerers (11)
11 Compiler, one accepting wagers (9)
12 Handy, old circuit breaker (2,3)
13 Operation seen in a new light, on a body of water away from land (4,3)
14 Here’s a gift (7)
15 At home, language reportedly under control (2,5)
17 Isaac’s father, in a bar, upset poor actor (7)
20 Decorative headband held by Portia (rarity) (5)
21 A report inside station for important person’s attendant (9)
22 Shows unfortunate American characteristics, we hear (11)
23 Plucky fellow is yet to be beaten (6)
24 Fair bumper? (6)

Down
2 This is likely to cause trouble, his deacon unfortunately being arrested by constabulary (8,7) POISONED CHALICE
3 Problems are mounting for Dutch scholar (7) ERASMUS
4 Fine king taken over reservoir, a source of solution to problems? (5,4) THINK TANK
5 Seat I must sit in daily (5) CHAIR
6 Fatty, a pickpocket, got up right away (7) ADIPOSE
7 Around 12 noon inside, the children make a situation more complicated (7,3,5)
9 The Bronx’s river (4)
10 Band’s hit (4)
14 Slated rep, awfully drunk (9)
15 Greek character volunteers to track one of Jupiter’s moons (4)
16 Facilitates distribution of beans the French imported (7)
18 Told about tardy daughter (7)
19 Appearance of one captured by soldiers (4)
21 Impertinent reply about steamship (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2830/article6946765.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Winning hit makes one cheerful (6) UPBEAT
5 Fortune in part of church, left hidden (6) CHANCE
8 Fancy one state employing sorcerers (11) IMAGINATION
11 Compiler, one accepting wagers (9) BOOKMAKER
12 Handy, old circuit breaker (2,3) OF USE
13 Operation seen in a new light, on a body of water away from land (4,3)
14 Here’s a gift (7)
15 At home, language reportedly under control (2,5)
17 Isaac’s father, in a bar, upset poor actor (7)
20 Decorative headband held by Portia (rarity) (5)
21 A report inside station for important person’s attendant (9)
22 Shows unfortunate American characteristics, we hear (11)
23 Plucky fellow is yet to be beaten (6)
24 Fair bumper? (6)

Down
2 This is likely to cause trouble, his deacon unfortunately being arrested by constabulary (8,7) POISONED CHALICE
3 Problems are mounting for Dutch scholar (7) ERASMUS
4 Fine king taken over reservoir, a source of solution to problems? (5,4) THINK TANK
5 Seat I must sit in daily (5) CHAIR
6 Fatty, a pickpocket, got up right away (7) ADIPOSE
7 Around 12 noon inside, the children make a situation more complicated (7,3,5)
9 The Bronx’s river (4)
10 Band’s hit (4)
14 Slated rep, awfully drunk (9)
15 Greek character volunteers to track one of Jupiter’s moons (4)
16 Facilitates distribution of beans the French imported (7)
18 Told about tardy daughter (7)
19 Appearance of one captured by soldiers (4)
21 Impertinent reply about steamship (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Winning hit makes one cheerful (6)
5 Fortune in part of church, left hidden (6)
8 Fancy one state employing sorcerers (11)
11 Compiler, one accepting wagers (9)
12 Handy, old circuit breaker (2,3)
13 Operation seen in a new light, on a body of water away from land (4,3)
14 Here’s a gift (7)
15 At home, language reportedly under control (2,5) IN CHECK
17 Isaac’s father, in a bar, upset poor actor (7) ABRAHAM
20 Decorative headband held by Portia (rarity) (5)
21 A report inside station for important person’s attendant (9)
22 Shows unfortunate American characteristics, we hear (11) ILLUSTRATES
23 Plucky fellow is yet to be beaten (6) FEISTY
24 Fair bumper? (6)

Down
2 This is likely to cause trouble, his deacon unfortunately being arrested by constabulary (8,7) POISONED CHALICE
3 Problems are mounting for Dutch scholar (7) ERASMUS
4 Fine king taken over reservoir, a source of solution to problems? (5,4) THINK TANK
5 Seat I must sit in daily (5) CHAIR
6 Fatty, a pickpocket, got up right away (7) ADIPOSE
7 Around 12 noon inside, the children make a situation more complicated (7,3,5) CONFUSE THE ISSUE
9 The Bronx’s river (4)
10 Band’s hit (4)
14 Slated rep, awfully drunk (9)
15 Greek character volunteers to track one of Jupiter’s moons (4)
16 Facilitates distribution of beans the French imported (7)
18 Told about tardy daughter (7)
19 Appearance of one captured by soldiers (4)
21 Impertinent reply about steamship (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Sacrifice supporting self-esteem (6)
8 Card game played alone, continuously going over top of pack (8)
9 Hopeful because detective gets call (8)
10 Blissful events barring a day clouded by problems (6)
11 Fire inspector seals controls (5) REINS
12 Jellyfish made us sick (6) MEDUSA
14 Disciplined English attack allows Officer Commanding to meet a deadline (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK
17 Memorable year shortly after snag (6) CATCHY
18 Dropped engineer recalled by foundation (5) EBBED
22 What about insulating room for comfortable heat? (6)
23 Sets fire to son displaying no compassion (8)
24 Generally small protective clothing (8)
25 Guard senior judge (6)

Down
1 Follow and reportedly kill with a sledge (3,6)
2 Injury forcing one in class out of school (6)
3 Potty seat put in place (5)
4 Bent, fitting it crudely at the hub (8)
5 Amateur in lead getting everyone to co-operate (4,4)
6 Delivers dishes (5)
8 The absence of major Arab leaders reportedly of little significance? (2,5,6)
13 Confederate soldiers observed by Yankee behind entrance (9)
15 Main race conducted without spectators (2,6)
16 School bags scattered the class (8)
19 Take a lot of time to have a proper place? (6)
20 Concern over volume of sculpture (5)
21 Expressing a gas filling worker's anxiety (5)

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

[deepakgita]

Grant me more leave! Hubby needs a few more days of hospitalisation.

All well I hope

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Sacrifice supporting self-esteem (6) FOREGO
8 Card game played alone, continuously going over top of pack (8) NAPOLEON
9 Hopeful because detective gets call (8)
10 Blissful events barring a day clouded by problems (6)
11 Fire inspector seals controls (5) REINS
12 Jellyfish made us sick (6) MEDUSA
14 Disciplined English attack allows Officer Commanding to meet a deadline (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK
17 Memorable year shortly after snag (6) CATCHY
18 Dropped engineer recalled by foundation (5) EBBED
22 What about insulating room for comfortable heat? (6)
23 Sets fire to son displaying no compassion (8)
24 Generally small protective clothing (8)
25 Guard senior judge (6) SENTRY

Down
1 Follow and reportedly kill with a sledge (3,6)
2 Injury forcing one in class out of school (6)
3 Potty seat put in place (5)
4 Bent, fitting it crudely at the hub (8)
5 Amateur in lead getting everyone to co-operate (4,4)
6 Delivers dishes (5)
8 The absence of major Arab leaders reportedly of little significance? (2,5,6)
13 Confederate soldiers observed by Yankee behind entrance (9)
15 Main race conducted without spectators (2,6) IN CAMERA
16 School bags scattered the class (8) SATCHELS
19 Take a lot of time to have a proper place? (6)
20 Concern over volume of sculpture (5)
21 Expressing a gas filling worker's anxiety (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Sacrifice supporting self-esteem (6) FOREGO
8 Card game played alone, continuously going over top of pack (8) NAPOLEON
9 Hopeful because detective gets call (8) ASPIRING
10 Blissful events barring a day clouded by problems (6) IDYLLS
11 Fire inspector seals controls (5) REINS
12 Jellyfish made us sick (6) MEDUSA
14 Disciplined English attack allows Officer Commanding to meet a deadline (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK
17 Memorable year shortly after snag (6) CATCHY
18 Dropped engineer recalled by foundation (5) EBBED
22 What about insulating room for comfortable heat? (6) WARMTH
23 Sets fire to son displaying no compassion (8) KINDLESS
24 Generally small protective clothing (8) OVERALLS
25 Guard senior judge (6) SENTRY

Down
1 Follow and reportedly kill with a sledge (3,6) DOG SLEIGH
2 Injury forcing one in class out of school (6) LESION
3 Potty seat put in place (5) POSIT
4 Bent, fitting it crudely at the hub (8) APTITUDE
5 Amateur in lead getting everyone to co-operate (4,4) PLAY BALL
6 Delivers dishes (5) BOWLS
8 The absence of major Arab leaders reportedly of little significance? (2,5,6) NO GREAT SHAKES
13 Confederate soldiers observed by Yankee behind entrance (9) ACCESSORY
15 Main race conducted without spectators (2,6) IN CAMERA
16 School bags scattered the class (8) SATCHELS
19 Take a lot of time to have a proper place? (6) BELONG
20 Concern over volume of sculpture (5) CARVE
21 Expressing a gas filling worker's anxiety (5) ANGST

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Fine offer attracting soldiers to bar (6)
8 Eagerness of a councillor uniting ordinary people (8)
9 Uplifting song with and without a curse (8)
10 Run from either side keeping dead straight (6)
11 Temperamental doctor, oddly absent at intervals (5) MOODY
12 Permit to trap local bird (6) LINNET
14 Dilemma in front of others, not prepared to pledge loyalty in marriage (6,4,5) PLIGHT ONES TROTH
17 Continue summary (6) RESUME
18 This aunt gives advice for pain (5) AGONY
22 Affair around the palm tree (6)
23 Unusual thing, flying close to sound barrier (4,4)
24 Instrument to cut, trim and also pound (4,4)
25 Gradually collects in area between valleys (6)

Down
1 Sentimental about toy, a decorative figure in straw (4,5)
2 Sailor dined and died - sank (6)
3 Did extremely little at work? (5)
4 Enterprise sheltering large and small pets (8)
5 One owed praise for cancelling function (8)
6 Sheer pace overcoming one in the end (5)
8 Digital representation of exceptionally rare animal cub? (6,7)
13 Travelling in time through Tintin comic (9)
15 Beasts (howlers) eating bird without wings (8)
16 Person willing to check upcoming duty list (8)
19 Spit obstruction in wine glass (6)
20 Helpful, splendid husband for first daughter (5)
21 Grounds to switch limits of usage in medicines (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11331/article6948378.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Fine offer attracting soldiers to bar (6)
8 Eagerness of a councillor uniting ordinary people (8)
9 Uplifting song with and without a curse (8)
10 Run from either side keeping dead straight (6) LADDER
11 Temperamental doctor, oddly absent at intervals (5) MOODY
12 Permit to trap local bird (6) LINNET
14 Dilemma in front of others, not prepared to pledge loyalty in marriage (6,4,5) PLIGHT ONES TROTH
17 Continue summary (6) RESUME
18 This aunt gives advice for pain (5) AGONY
22 Affair around the palm tree (6)
23 Unusual thing, flying close to sound barrier (4,4)
24 Instrument to cut, trim and also pound (4,4) EDGE TOOL
25 Gradually collects in area between valleys (6)

Down
1 Sentimental about toy, a decorative figure in straw (4,5)
2 Sailor dined and died - sank (6)
3 Did extremely little at work? (5)
4 Enterprise sheltering large and small pets (8)
5 One owed praise for cancelling function (8) CREDITOR
6 Sheer pace overcoming one in the end (5)
8 Digital representation of exceptionally rare animal cub? (6,7)
13 Travelling in time through Tintin comic (9)
15 Beasts (howlers) eating bird without wings (8) GIRAFFES
16 Person willing to check upcoming duty list (8) TESTATOR
19 Spit obstruction in wine glass (6)
20 Helpful, splendid husband for first daughter (5)
21 Grounds to switch limits of usage in medicines (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Fine offer attracting soldiers to bar (6) FORBID
8 Eagerness of a councillor uniting ordinary people (8)
9 Uplifting song with and without a curse (8) ANATHEMA
10 Run from either side keeping dead straight (6) LADDER
11 Temperamental doctor, oddly absent at intervals (5) MOODY
12 Permit to trap local bird (6) LINNET
14 Dilemma in front of others, not prepared to pledge loyalty in marriage (6,4,5) PLIGHT ONES TROTH
17 Continue summary (6) RESUME
18 This aunt gives advice for pain (5) AGONY
22 Affair around the palm tree (6) RAFFIA
23 Unusual thing, flying close to sound barrier (4,4)
24 Instrument to cut, trim and also pound (4,4) EDGE TOOL
25 Gradually collects in area between valleys (6)

Down
1 Sentimental about toy, a decorative figure in straw (4,5)
2 Sailor dined and died - sank (6) ABATED
3 Did extremely little at work? (5)
4 Enterprise sheltering large and small pets (8) DARLING
5 One owed praise for cancelling function (8) CREDITOR
6 Sheer pace overcoming one in the end (5)
8 Digital representation of exceptionally rare animal cub? (6,7)
13 Travelling in time through Tintin comic (9)
15 Beasts (howlers) eating bird without wings (8) GIRAFFES
16 Person willing to check upcoming duty list (8) TESTATOR
19 Spit obstruction in wine glass (6)
20 Helpful, splendid husband for first daughter (5)
21 Grounds to switch limits of usage in medicines (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Wimp edges away, almost white facing a beast (6)
9 Particular business venture provided one with source of cash (8)
10 Wear kits used for this sport (5,3)
11 Appropriate to take stock of a cooking method (6)
12 Complaint from woman in a soup (6)
13 At home couple takes time to strip, chill, get cosy (8)
15 Eat food that’s superior (5-2)
17 0 minus 0 resulting in a negative sign? (7)
20 Busy bee recoiling in pain touching cable (4,4)
22 Staff divide reward and take off (6)
23 Masked man’s identity exposed finally by knight (6)
25 Old rover masquerading as master (8)
26 Sexy legs drawing in trouble-maker’s looks (8)
27 Willows - very large, rise up (6)

Down
1 Natural for adult males everywhere, to get enchanted by oomph? (8)
2 Berate clan shifting portable tent (10)
3 Travel sickness in Argentina? Use antihistamine (6)
4 Rising high almost with drug (7)
5 Literally very bad time to lose tail-enders (8)
6 Relatives have caught up with Mark (4)
7 None’s around? Take home songbird (6)
14 Pitman all over the moon coming up with petroleum (7,3) MINERAL OIL
16 Socialist’s first priority is employees’ organisation (8) UNIONIST
18 One Maoist’s back to supply weapons delivery system? (8) UNDERARM
19 Pity about being glum having lost nothing (7) REMORSE
21 Frozen dripping in attic I cleared (6) ICICLE
22 Chemical layer submerged in water body releasing oxygen (6)
24 Stupid call to get married (4)

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

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Wimp edges away, almost white facing a beast (6) IMPALA
9 Particular business venture provided one with source of cash (8)
10 Wear kits used for this sport (5,3)
11 Appropriate to take stock of a cooking method (6)
12 Complaint from woman in a soup (6)
13 At home couple takes time to strip, chill, get cosy (8) INTIMATE
15 Eat food that’s superior (5-2)
17 0 minus 0 resulting in a negative sign? (7) OMINOUS
20 Busy bee recoiling in pain touching cable (4,4) LIVE WIRE
22 Staff divide reward and take off (6)
23 Masked man’s identity exposed finally by knight (6)
25 Old rover masquerading as master (8)
26 Sexy legs drawing in trouble-maker’s looks (8)
27 Willows - very large, rise up (6)

Down
1 Natural for adult males everywhere, to get enchanted by oomph? (8)
2 Berate clan shifting portable tent (10)
3 Travel sickness in Argentina? Use antihistamine (6)
4 Rising high almost with drug (7)
5 Literally very bad time to lose tail-enders (8) VERBATIM
6 Relatives have caught up with Mark (4)
7 None’s around? Take home songbird (6)
14 Pitman all over the moon coming up with petroleum (7,3) MINERAL OIL
16 Socialist’s first priority is employees’ organisation (8) UNIONIST
18 One Maoist’s back to supply weapons delivery system? (8) UNDERARM
19 Pity about being glum having lost nothing (7) REMORSE
21 Frozen dripping in attic I cleared (6) ICICLE
22 Chemical layer submerged in water body releasing oxygen (6)
24 Stupid call to get married (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Wimp edges away, almost white facing a beast (6) IMPALA
9 Particular business venture provided one with source of cash (8) SPECIFIC
10 Wear kits used for this sport (5,3) WATER SKI
11 Appropriate to take stock of a cooking method (6)
12 Complaint from woman in a soup (6) HERNIA
13 At home couple takes time to strip, chill, get cosy (8) INTIMATE
15 Eat food that’s superior (5-2)
17 0 minus 0 resulting in a negative sign? (7) OMINOUS
20 Busy bee recoiling in pain touching cable (4,4) LIVE WIRE
22 Staff divide reward and take off (6)
23 Masked man’s identity exposed finally by knight (6)
25 Old rover masquerading as master (8)
26 Sexy legs drawing in trouble-maker’s looks (8)
27 Willows - very large, rise up (6)

Down
1 Natural for adult males everywhere, to get enchanted by oomph? (8)
2 Berate clan shifting portable tent (10) TABERNACLE[B]
3 Travel sickness in Argentina? Use antihistamine (6) [B]NAUSEA
4 Rising high almost with drug (7)
5 Literally very bad time to lose tail-enders (8) VERBATIM
6 Relatives have caught up with Mark (4) NICK
7 None’s around? Take home songbird (6)
14 Pitman all over the moon coming up with petroleum (7,3) MINERAL OIL
16 Socialist’s first priority is employees’ organisation (8) UNIONIST
18 One Maoist’s back to supply weapons delivery system? (8) UNDERARM
19 Pity about being glum having lost nothing (7) REMORSE
21 Frozen dripping in attic I cleared (6) ICICLE
22 Chemical layer submerged in water body releasing oxygen (6)
24 Stupid call to get married (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Approximately by end of June, certain to get foodgrain... (6)
4 ...announces politician (not individual) (6)
9 A book you reportedly hid inside for a relative (4)
10 Agitated schoolteacher discarded her sweets (10)
11 Appoint guerrilla to capture pair with son (6)
12 Assisted earl to survive outside at Germany after queen's retreat (8)
13 Assert about Dutch ties wrongly to publicize (9)
15 Acts against spends without latitude (5)
16 A smaller number, in passion to get a wife, desert Vatican (5)
18 Approved cheat's business and ended without substance (9)
22 Accepted Bond's advance inside (8)
23 Avoid adventure without, say a condition (6)
25 Asked to send quote, I disposed (10)
26 A single item auntie stripped without a point (4)
27 Arise awkwardly after taking drug, get more relaxed (6)
28 Am about to follow one girl with extremely envious thoughts (6)

Down
1 Demolished compact disc in hurry at Spain (7)
2 Duration in which to find relationship (5)
3 Damaged container with missing gold is antique (7)
5 Draw co-ordinate for a tram, maybe (6)
6 Drifter is a cashier concealing a bit of rands, australs and vatus (9) TRAVELLER
7 Drafted screenplay with new pal out of backdrop (7) SCENERY
8 Drug taken by an Irish band at watering hole’s gin cocktail equivalent (13) CORRESPONDING
14 Disturbs board member to take side in stock exchange scandal initially (9) EXERCISES
17 Deliver English sweet late? No earlier (7) EXECUTE
19 Doctor returned after agent secured king's release (7)
20 Devoid of alternative, Tories follow English politician's issues (7)
21 Domain of peer I'm readjusting is... (6)
24 ...defended by one hundred and fifty peacekeepers going on thousand (5)

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

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Approximately by end of June, certain to get foodgrain... (6)
4 ...announces politician (not individual) (6)
9 A book you reportedly hid inside for a relative (4)
10 Agitated schoolteacher discarded her sweets (10)
11 Appoint guerrilla to capture pair with son (6)
12 Assisted earl to survive outside at Germany after queen's retreat (8)
13 Assert about Dutch ties wrongly to publicize (9)
15 Acts against spends without latitude (5)
16 A smaller number, in passion to get a wife, desert Vatican (5)
18 Approved cheat's business and ended without substance (9)
22 Accepted Bond's advance inside (8)
23 Avoid adventure without, say a condition (6)
25 Asked to send quote, I disposed (10)
26 A single item auntie stripped without a point (4)
27 Arise awkwardly after taking drug, get more relaxed (6)
28 Am about to follow one girl with extremely envious thoughts (6) IMAGES

Down
1 Demolished compact disc in hurry at Spain (7)
2 Duration in which to find relationship (5)
3 Damaged container with missing gold is antique (7) ANCIENT
5 Draw co-ordinate for a tram, maybe (6)
6 Drifter is a cashier concealing a bit of rands, australs and vatus (9) TRAVELLER
7 Drafted screenplay with new pal out of backdrop (7) SCENERY
8 Drug taken by an Irish band at watering hole’s gin cocktail equivalent (13) CORRESPONDING
14 Disturbs board member to take side in stock exchange scandal initially (9) EXERCISES
17 Deliver English sweet late? No earlier (7) EXECUTE
19 Doctor returned after agent secured king's release (7) FREEDOM
20 Devoid of alternative, Tories follow English politician's issues (7) EMPTIES
21 Domain of peer I'm readjusting is... (6) EMPIRE
24 ...defended by one hundred and fifty peacekeepers going on thousand (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Approximately by end of June, certain to get foodgrain... (6) CEREAL
4 ...announces politician (not individual) (6) STATES
9 A book you reportedly hid inside for a relative (4) AUNT
10 Agitated schoolteacher discarded her sweets (10) CHOCOLATES
11 Appoint guerrilla to capture pair with son (6) CHOOSE
12 Assisted earl to survive outside at Germany after queen's retreat (8) RELIEVED
13 Assert about Dutch ties wrongly to publicize (9) ADVERTISE
15 Acts against spends without latitude (5) PLAYS
16 A smaller number, in passion to get a wife, desert Vatican (5) FEWER
18 Approved cheat's business and ended without substance (9) CONFIRMED
22 Accepted Bond's advance inside (8) WELCOMED
23 Avoid adventure without, say a condition (6) ESCAPE
25 Asked to send quote, I disposed (10) QUESTIONED
26 A single item auntie stripped without a point (4) UNIT
27 Arise awkwardly after taking drug, get more relaxed (6) EASIER
28 Am about to follow one girl with extremely envious thoughts (6) IMAGES

Down
1 Demolished compact disc in hurry at Spain (7) CRUSHED
2 Duration in which to find relationship (5) RATIO
3 Damaged container with missing gold is antique (7) ANCIENT
5 Draw co-ordinate for a tram, maybe (6) TROLLY
6 Drifter is a cashier concealing a bit of rands, australs and vatus (9) TRAVELLER
7 Drafted screenplay with new pal out of backdrop (7) SCENERY
8 Drug taken by an Irish band at watering hole’s gin cocktail equivalent (13) CORRESPONDING
14 Disturbs board member to take side in stock exchange scandal initially (9) EXERCISES
17 Deliver English sweet late? No earlier (7) EXECUTE
19 Doctor returned after agent secured king's release (7) FREEDOM
20 Devoid of alternative, Tories follow English politician's issues (7) EMPTIES
21 Domain of peer I'm readjusting is... (6) EMPIRE
24 ...defended by one hundred and fifty peacekeepers going on thousand (5) CLUNG

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Many violent Nazi gunmen initially secured this erstwhile German city-state (6) DANZIG
5 Throaty channel has Arnab escape ban (6)
10 Devised action to grasp C language (7)
11 Democrat joining English party, on getting power becomes corrupt (7)
12 One who avoids the First Lady, has a date with redhead (6)
15 Rebecca's heart set on cocktail with oriental model in a creek (6) BECKET
16 Thieves ravaging barbershops remove hasp (7)
17 Firstly, a real man yearns to be a force (4)
18 Coordinates of artists inside given by electromagnetic radiation (1-3)
19 Blended a daiquiri, mead, icariine, xerez for starters, in front of Edward (7)
20 Country's bad air leads to fever (4)
22 Test for queen you orally administered on independent Zambia (4)
25 Engineer to resign for taking drug and stay silent (2,5)
27 King's subject releases article on infidel (6)
28 Creating a barrier for princess preceding the ruler (6)
31 Remove ant from watermelon juice, leaving a nematode (7)
32 War office at Japan with faulty aim is behind one island (3,4)
33 Wild cats' vocal chords emit Argon (6)
34 Figure of oriental females is girlish, young primarily (6)

Down
2 Applause for hen escaping from mechanical trap (7)
3 Spot that lady's instrument (6) ZITHER
4 Firearms acquired last evening at sunset (4)
5 Jihad quelled, I am leaving for a pilgrimage (4)
6 Fruits procured by requests made out of Italy (6)
7 Speakers place a point upfront for a follower (7)
8 Caught out kleptomaniac, ordered to leave Milan for an American city (6)
9 It's good to leave Lima for a place abundant with shrubs (6)
13 Strangely, weirdo on reaching Romania turns more unruly (7)
14 Devious, double-quick arrangement to evict duck (7)
15 Hurried and brewed beer with a bit of zing to place in front of journalist (7) BREEZED
20 Printer type in Kampuchea's black (3-3)
21 Hideously, but legally dismiss leader (7)
23 Gun I dismantled, earns money in welding (7)
24 Almost look back at unknown police officer in front of snake (6) ZIGZAG
25 Bio contains juicy bit on union leader's unknown trinkets (6)
26 Insider information received on match turned sour (3-3)
29 Uncle to come back after 10 for a festival (4)
30 To live, Victor's wives lost weight and dumped son (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10928/article5341764.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Many violent Nazi gunmen initially secured this erstwhile German city-state (6) DANZIG
5 Throaty channel has Arnab escape ban (6)
10 Devised action to grasp C language (7)
11 Democrat joining English party, on getting power becomes corrupt (7)
12 One who avoids the First Lady, has a date with redhead (6)
15 Rebecca's heart set on cocktail with oriental model in a creek (6) BECKET
16 Thieves ravaging barbershops remove hasp (7) ROBBERS
17 Firstly, a real man yearns to be a force (4)
18 Coordinates of artists inside given by electromagnetic radiation (1-3)
19 Blended a daiquiri, mead, icariine, xerez for starters, in front of Edward (7)
20 Country's bad air leads to fever (4)
22 Test for queen you orally administered on independent Zambia (4)
25 Engineer to resign for taking drug and stay silent (2,5)
27 King's subject releases article on infidel (6)
28 Creating a barrier for princess preceding the ruler (6)
31 Remove ant from watermelon juice, leaving a nematode (7)
32 War office at Japan with faulty aim is behind one island (3,4) IWO JIMA
33 Wild cats' vocal chords emit Argon (6)
34 Figure of oriental females is girlish, young primarily (6)

Down
2 Applause for hen escaping from mechanical trap (7) ACCLAIM
3 Spot that lady's instrument (6) ZITHER
4 Firearms acquired last evening at sunset (4)
5 Jihad quelled, I am leaving for a pilgrimage (4)
6 Fruits procured by requests made out of Italy (6)
7 Speakers place a point upfront for a follower (7)
8 Caught out kleptomaniac, ordered to leave Milan for an American city (6)
9 It's good to leave Lima for a place abundant with shrubs (6)
13 Strangely, weirdo on reaching Romania turns more unruly (7)
14 Devious, double-quick arrangement to evict duck (7) OBLIQUE
15 Hurried and brewed beer with a bit of zing to place in front of journalist (7) BREEZED
20 Printer type in Kampuchea's black (3-3)
21 Hideously, but legally dismiss leader (7)
23 Gun I dismantled, earns money in welding (7)
24 Almost look back at unknown police officer in front of snake (6) ZIGZAG
25 Bio contains juicy bit on union leader's unknown trinkets (6)
26 Insider information received on match turned sour (3-3) TIP-OFF
29 Uncle to come back after 10 for a festival (4)
30 To live, Victor's wives lost weight and dumped son (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Many violent Nazi gunmen initially secured this erstwhile German city-state (6) DANZIG
5 Throaty channel has Arnab escape ban (6)
10 Devised action to grasp C language (7)
11 Democrat joining English party, on getting power becomes corrupt (7)
12 One who avoids the First Lady, has a date with redhead (6)
15 Rebecca's heart set on cocktail with oriental model in a creek (6) BECKET
16 Thieves ravaging barbershops remove hasp (7) ROBBERS
17 Firstly, a real man yearns to be a force (4)
18 Coordinates of artists inside given by electromagnetic radiation (1-3) XRAY
19 Blended a daiquiri, mead, icariine, xerez for starters, in front of Edward (7) ADMIXED
20 Country's bad air leads to fever (4)
22 Test for queen you orally administered on independent Zambia (4)
25 Engineer to resign for taking drug and stay silent (2,5)
27 King's subject releases article on infidel (6)
28 Creating a barrier for princess preceding the ruler (6)
31 Remove ant from watermelon juice, leaving a nematode (7) EELWORM
32 War office at Japan with faulty aim is behind one island (3,4) IWO JIMA
33 Wild cats' vocal chords emit Argon (6)
34 Figure of oriental females is girlish, young primarily (6) EFFIGY

Down
2 Applause for hen escaping from mechanical trap (7) ACCLAIM
3 Spot that lady's instrument (6) ZITHER
4 Firearms acquired last evening at sunset (4) GUNS[/B
5 Jihad quelled, I am leaving for a pilgrimage (4)
6 Fruits procured by requests made out of Italy (6)
7 Speakers place a point upfront for a follower (7)
8 Caught out kleptomaniac, ordered to leave Milan for an American city (6) [B]TOPEKA
9 It's good to leave Lima for a place abundant with shrubs (6)
13 Strangely, weirdo on reaching Romania turns more unruly (7)
14 Devious, double-quick arrangement to evict duck (7) OBLIQUE
15 Hurried and brewed beer with a bit of zing to place in front of journalist (7) BREEZED
20 Printer type in Kampuchea's black (3-3)
21 Hideously, but legally dismiss leader (7)
23 Gun I dismantled, earns money in welding (7)
24 Almost look back at unknown police officer in front of snake (6) ZIGZAG
25 Bio contains juicy bit on union leader's unknown trinkets (6)
26 Insider information received on match turned sour (3-3) TIP-OFF
29 Uncle to come back after 10 for a festival (4)
30 To live, Victor's wives lost weight and dumped son (4)

[deepakgita]

Starred clues have no definition but share a common theme
Across
6 Adult got thrashed, hence distressed (7)
7 * Spirit, bordering on crazy, is guarding gold (7) CHICORY
9 * Most of dance party is about to move indoors (5) BASIL
10 * D?cor Ian derived on display (9) CORIANDER
11 Once again publish using printer (7)
13 Ill boy is being treated. All get out! (6)
15 Maniac cop, nude, running all alone (13)
19 Could be you or me — lonely, without love around New York (6)
20* Shakespearean character wears spectacles (7) OREGANO
23 See a thumbs up on Facebook for a celebrity impersonator (4-5)
24 Rule to implement before exam time runs out (5)
26 Cola and rum cocktail caused racket (7)
27 Replace income (7)

Down
1 Stand in Grenada isle (4)
2* Sound American nation (6) CHILLI
3 To a dunce I relay instructions (9)
4 Best tax provided to be revoked. This is mania! (8)
5 I’ll order accountant to build a range (10)
6 Colour seen when bureau burns (6)
7 Crop that’s old-fashioned (4)
8 * Brief story on war (6)
12* Pony nearly beaten up (10)
14 Branch of medicine that has visionaries? (9)
16* Commit a crime as discussed on a weekday (8)
17* A protective charm against vampires (6)
18* Bread stuffed with gold is finally stolen (6)
21* Go up at a corner, then go down (6)
22 Rank first in TOEFL and IELTS, second in JEE and GRE (4)
25 Hereditary unit is produced but not evaluated (4)

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

[sandhya.p61]

Starred clues have no definition but share a common theme
Across
6 Adult got thrashed, hence distressed (7) ABASHED
7 * Spirit, bordering on crazy, is guarding gold (7) CHICORY
9 * Most of dance party is about to move indoors (5) BASIL
10 * D?cor Ian derived on display (9) CORIANDER
11 Once again publish using printer (7)
13 Ill boy is being treated. All get out! (6)
15 Maniac cop, nude, running all alone (13)
19 Could be you or me — lonely, without love around New York (6)
20* Shakespearean character wears spectacles (7) OREGANO
23 See a thumbs up on Facebook for a celebrity impersonator (4-5) LOOK-ALIKE
24 Rule to implement before exam time runs out (5)
26 Cola and rum cocktail caused racket (7)
27 Replace income (7)

Down
1 Stand in Grenada isle (4)
2* Sound American nation (6) CHILLI
3 To a dunce I relay instructions (9)
4 Best tax provided to be revoked. This is mania! (8) FIXATION
5 I’ll order accountant to build a range (10)
6 Colour seen when bureau burns (6)
7 Crop that’s old-fashioned (4)
8 * Brief story on war (6)
12* Pony nearly beaten up (10) PENNYROYAL
14 Branch of medicine that has visionaries? (9)
16* Commit a crime as discussed on a weekday (8) CINNAMON
17* A protective charm against vampires (6)
18* Bread stuffed with gold is finally stolen (6)
21* Go up at a corner, then go down (6)
22 Rank first in TOEFL and IELTS, second in JEE and GRE (4)
25 Hereditary unit is produced but not evaluated (4)

[Russellbew]

Starred clues have no definition but share a common theme
Across
6 Adult got thrashed, hence distressed (7) ABASHED
7 * Spirit, bordering on crazy, is guarding gold (7) CHICORY
9 * Most of dance party is about to move indoors (5) BASIL
10 * D?cor Ian derived on display (9) CORIANDER
11 Once again publish using printer (7)
13 Ill boy is being treated. All get out! (6)
15 Maniac cop, nude, running all alone (13)
19 Could be you or me — lonely, without love around New York (6)
20* Shakespearean character wears spectacles (7) OREGANO
23 See a thumbs up on Facebook for a celebrity impersonator (4-5) LOOK-ALIKE
24 Rule to implement before exam time runs out (5)
26 Cola and rum cocktail caused racket (7)
27 Replace income (7) REVENUE

Down
1 Stand in Grenada isle (4)
2* Sound American nation (6) CHILLI
3 To a dunce I relay instructions (9)
4 Best tax provided to be revoked. This is mania! (8) FIXATION
5 I’ll order accountant to build a range (10)
6 Colour seen when bureau burns (6) AUBURN
7 Crop that’s old-fashioned (4)
8 * Brief story on war (6)
12* Pony nearly beaten up (10) PENNYROYAL
14 Branch of medicine that has visionaries? (9) OPTOMETRY
16* Commit a crime as discussed on a weekday (8) CINNAMON
17* A protective charm against vampires (6)
18* Bread stuffed with gold is finally stolen (6)
21* Go up at a corner, then go down (6)
22 Rank first in TOEFL and IELTS, second in JEE and GRE (4) TIER
25 Hereditary unit is produced but not evaluated (4) GENE

[deepakgita]

Starred clues have no definition but share a common theme
Across
6 Adult got thrashed, hence distressed (7) ABASHED
7 * Spirit, bordering on crazy, is guarding gold (7) CHICORY
9 * Most of dance party is about to move indoors (5) BASIL
10 * D?cor Ian derived on display (9) CORIANDER
11 Once again publish using printer (7) REPRINT
13 Ill boy is being treated. All get out! (6) BILLYO
15 Maniac cop, nude, running all alone (13) UNACCOMPANIED
19 Could be you or me — lonely, without love around New York (6) ANYONE
20* Shakespearean character wears spectacles (7) OREGANO
23 See a thumbs up on Facebook for a celebrity impersonator (4-5) LOOK-ALIKE
24 Rule to implement before exam time runs out (5) DOGMA
26 Cola and rum cocktail caused racket (7) CLAMOUR
27 Replace income (7) REVENUE

Down
1 Stand in Grenada isle (4) DAIS
2* Sound American nation (6) CHILLI
3 To a dunce I relay instructions (9) EDUCATION
4 Best tax provided to be revoked. This is mania! (8) FIXATION
5 I’ll order accountant to build a range (10) CORDILLERA
6 Colour seen when bureau burns (6) AUBURN
7 Crop that’s old-fashioned (4) CORN
8 * Brief story on war (6) YARROW
12* Pony nearly beaten up (10) PENNYROYAL
14 Branch of medicine that has visionaries? (9) OPTOMETRY
16* Commit a crime as discussed on a weekday (8) CINNAMON
17* A protective charm against vampires (6) GARLIC
18* Bread stuffed with gold is finally stolen (6) BORAGE
21* Go up at a corner, then go down (6) ENDIVE
22 Rank first in TOEFL and IELTS, second in JEE and GRE (4) TIER
25 Hereditary unit is produced but not evaluated (4) GENE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Is numb, I suspect, in exploration vessel (7)
5 Practise in heat (4,2)
9 Suffer later, toe broken (8)
10 Drunk on port? At once! (6)
12 Loud argument with knight makes one scowl (5)
13 Duke, duke wife ignored (9)
14 Sailor giving evidence? He may spring a surprise (4-2-3-3)
17 French governess forced one to go in river (12)
20 Comic strip character,perhaps getting petrol on her overalls, initially? (9)
22 Out of place down in Italy (5)
23 Artist is at home portraying dried fruit (6)
24 In New York City borough, see tailless cat by stream (8)
25 Heather describing trendy piece of waistcoat material (6)
26 Rot shown in elm, primarily, and two other types of tree (7)

Down
1 Provided in most new designs (6) MOTIFS
2 Admiral in hold (6) NELSON
3 Show violence towards powerful member (9) STRONGARM
4 Items of cutlery in trunk, best I’ve touched (6,6) BUTTER KNIVES
6 Boy in short anorak, wound up (5) AARON
7 Boatman drifting round one Canadian lake (8)
8 Legendary bird in part of Arizona (7)
11 Place for opera - NY one burgled, unfortunately (12)
15 Golfing feat in difficult situation, popular on last in game? (4,2,3)
16 Notice alternative selection (8)
17 Bad hearing the second I popped out in wind? (7)
18 Friend entertaining the Spanish with a rice dish they like? (6)
19 Awful smell coming from small fish (6)
21 Check about first of Georges to rule as monarch(5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2831/article6966069.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Is numb, I suspect, in exploration vessel (7)
5 Practise in heat (4,2) WARM UP
9 Suffer later, toe broken (8) TOLERATE
10 Drunk on port? At once! (6)
12 Loud argument with knight makes one scowl (5)
13 Duke, duke wife ignored (9)
14 Sailor giving evidence? He may spring a surprise (4-2-3-3)
17 French governess forced one to go in river (12)
20 Comic strip character,perhaps getting petrol on her overalls, initially? (9)
22 Out of place down in Italy (5)
23 Artist is at home portraying dried fruit (6) RAISIN
24 In New York City borough, see tailless cat by stream (8)
25 Heather describing trendy piece of waistcoat material (6)
26 Rot shown in elm, primarily, and two other types of tree (7)

Down
1 Provided in most new designs (6) MOTIFS
2 Admiral in hold (6) NELSON
3 Show violence towards powerful member (9) STRONGARM
4 Items of cutlery in trunk, best I’ve touched (6,6) BUTTER KNIVES
6 Boy in short anorak, wound up (5) AARON
7 Boatman drifting round one Canadian lake (8)
8 Legendary bird in part of Arizona (7)
11 Place for opera - NY one burgled, unfortunately (12)
15 Golfing feat in difficult situation, popular on last in game? (4,2,3)
16 Notice alternative selection (8)
17 Bad hearing the second I popped out in wind? (7)
18 Friend entertaining the Spanish with a rice dish they like? (6)
19 Awful smell coming from small fish (6) STENCH
21 Check about first of Georges to rule as monarch(5) REIGN

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Is numb, I suspect, in exploration vessel (7)
5 Practise in heat (4,2) WARM UP
9 Suffer later, toe broken (8) TOLERATE
10 Drunk on port? At once! (6)
12 Loud argument with knight makes one scowl (5)
13 Duke, duke wife ignored (9) ELLINGTON
14 Sailor giving evidence? He may spring a surprise (4-2-3-3) JACK-IN-THE-BOX
17 French governess forced one to go in river (12) MADEMOISELLE
20 Comic strip character,perhaps getting petrol on her overalls, initially? (9) SUPERHERO
22 Out of place down in Italy (5)
23 Artist is at home portraying dried fruit (6) RAISIN
24 In New York City borough, see tailless cat by stream (8) BROOKLYN
25 Heather describing trendy piece of waistcoat material (6)
26 Rot shown in elm, primarily, and two other types of tree (7)

Down
1 Provided in most new designs (6) MOTIFS
2 Admiral in hold (6) NELSON
3 Show violence towards powerful member (9) STRONGARM
4 Items of cutlery in trunk, best I’ve touched (6,6) BUTTER KNIVES
6 Boy in short anorak, wound up (5) AARON
7 Boatman drifting round one Canadian lake (8)
8 Legendary bird in part of Arizona (7)
11 Place for opera - NY one burgled, unfortunately (12)
15 Golfing feat in difficult situation, popular on last in game? (4,2,3)
16 Notice alternative selection (8)
17 Bad hearing the second I popped out in wind? (7)
18 Friend entertaining the Spanish with a rice dish they like? (6)
19 Awful smell coming from small fish (6) STENCH
21 Check about first of Georges to rule as monarch(5) REIGN

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Include nonparticipant leader in debate on movie broadcast, as said before (5-9)
10 Cut fruit has promoted initial growth of tissues (5)
11 Rookie’s final word has endless tone of mourning (9)
12 Engineer converts solution, introducing current to remove Sulphur (8)
13 She then extracts partly unsaturated hydrocarbon (6)
15 Home inside plot bank disposed bluntly (5-5)
16 Monkeys like taking training (4)
19 Leaf becomes soft with time (4)
20 India’s haste in non-belligerent rebellion (10)
23 Result as an added advantage to a team on the radio (6)
25 Signed a railway official to set right daughter (8)
27 Drug primarily used with typical blend from medicinal trees (9)
28 A drape for small husband’s spiky tool (5)
29 Cunning champion clues conclusion to crossword like amateur (14)

Down
2 Start part of play following request (9)
3 Appreciate review about new age English (8)
4 Spiteful man takes beer before vicious elimination of International chief (10)
5 ‘Frozen’ song doesn’t feature Queen (4)
6 Coal’s not starting to burn (6)
7 Innocent citizen lacks a bit of tact (5)
8 Doctors eat up time bypassing root of gallbladder with knives (7)
9 Support to boot those overlooking exciting clue acrostic puzzle, at first (6)
14 Indian river’s court case is related to factories (10)
17 Put some marks for grammar’s sake (9)
18 Evolves after cutting public relations with monstrous females (8)
19 Gold found under layer of tableland (7)
21 Sings song of praise, covered with sly arrangement (6)
22 Widespread entry of some lads into part of private area (6)
24 Drink on occasion not sin, perhaps (5)
26 Useless pamphlets displaying unwanted messages (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10930/article5349262.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Include nonparticipant leader in debate on movie broadcast, as said before (5-9) ABOVE-MENTIONED
10 Cut fruit has promoted initial growth of tissues (5)
11 Rookie’s final word has endless tone of mourning (9) LAMENTING
12 Engineer converts solution, introducing current to remove Sulphur (8) CONTRIVE
13 She then extracts partly unsaturated hydrocarbon (6)
15 Home inside plot bank disposed bluntly (5-5) POINT-BLANK
16 Monkeys like taking training (4)
19 Leaf becomes soft with time (4)
20 India’s haste in non-belligerent rebellion (10)INSURGENCY
23 Result as an added advantage to a team on the radio (6)
25 Signed a railway official to set right daughter (8)
27 Drug primarily used with typical blend from medicinal trees (9)
28 A drape for small husband’s spiky tool (5)
29 Cunning champion clues conclusion to crossword like amateur (14)

Down
2 Start part of play following request (9)
3 Appreciate review about new age English (8)
4 Spiteful man takes beer before vicious elimination of International chief (10)
5 ‘Frozen’ song doesn’t feature Queen (4)
6 Coal’s not starting to burn (6)
7 Innocent citizen lacks a bit of tact (5)
8 Doctors eat up time bypassing root of gallbladder with knives (7)
9 Support to boot those overlooking exciting clue acrostic puzzle, at first (6)
14 Indian river’s court case is related to factories (10)
17 Put some marks for grammar’s sake (9)
18 Evolves after cutting public relations with monstrous females (8)
19 Gold found under layer of tableland (7)
21 Sings song of praise, covered with sly arrangement (6)
22 Widespread entry of some lads into part of private area (6)
24 Drink on occasion not sin, perhaps (5)
26 Useless pamphlets displaying unwanted messages (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Include nonparticipant leader in debate on movie broadcast, as said before (5-9) ABOVE-MENTIONED
10 Cut fruit has promoted initial growth of tissues (5)
11 Rookie’s final word has endless tone of mourning (9) LAMENTING
12 Engineer converts solution, introducing current to remove Sulphur (8) CONTRIVE
13 She then extracts partly unsaturated hydrocarbon (6)
15 Home inside plot bank disposed bluntly (5-5) POINT-BLANK
16 Monkeys like taking training (4)
19 Leaf becomes soft with time (4)
20 India’s haste in non-belligerent rebellion (10)INSURGENCY
23 Result as an added advantage to a team on the radio (6)
25 Signed a railway official to set right daughter (8) ATTESTED
27 Drug primarily used with typical blend from medicinal trees (9) EUCALYPTI
28 A drape for small husband’s spiky tool (5) SHAWL
29 Cunning champion clues conclusion to crossword like amateur (14) UNACCOMPLISHED

Down
2 Start part of play following request (9)
3 Appreciate review about new age English (8)
4 Spiteful man takes beer before vicious elimination of International chief (10)
5 ‘Frozen’ song doesn’t feature Queen (4)
6 Coal’s not starting to burn (6) IGNITE
7 Innocent citizen lacks a bit of tact (5)
8 Doctors eat up time bypassing root of gallbladder with knives (7)
9 Support to boot those overlooking exciting clue acrostic puzzle, at first (6)
14 Indian river’s court case is related to factories (10)
17 Put some marks for grammar’s sake (9)
18 Evolves after cutting public relations with monstrous females (8)
19 Gold found under layer of tableland (7)
21 Sings song of praise, covered with sly arrangement (6)
22 Widespread entry of some lads into part of private area (6)
24 Drink on occasion not sin, perhaps (5)
26 Useless pamphlets displaying unwanted messages (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Old man greedy every now and then (4) AGED
3 Lovers endlessly drunk made contact with each other (10) OVERLAPPED
10 Notice tossed in vinegar say gets marked with a label (9) ADDRESSED
11 Gather a couple of saris at first for mother to try on (5) AMASS
12 Unfortunately fainted while demonstrating courage (7) DEFIANT
13 Mentor goes through acute ache relief (7)
14 Come in for a dip keeping head out with hesitation (5)
15 What's used as a religious setting on a piece of furniture (7)
18 Dismissal of Mover cryptic starts to alarm locals (7)
21 Lead guy among others (5)
24 Latest CID: Daya goes about arresting junkies (7)
26 Away from home, in the open, dies in battle (7)
27 Greasy sandwiches left out for one that stays up (5)
28 Originator of froth and aged rum (9)
29 Country gets freedom without leader in the scenes (10)
30 Employed American journalist (4)

Down
1 They are won through a collection of draws (6)
2 Time to stop working for M (3,2,4)
4 Company impelling top model to wear protection for the face (7)
5 Cod’s last in list for fisherman (7)
6 First male soldier that’s completely determined (7)
7 Old chap nervous to sink feet into wet ground (5)
8 Individual on the radio is careful to avoid social embarrassment (8)
9 Stickler for accuracy training and working out before beginning of tournament (6)
16 Doctor sees limb overcoming hard defects (9)
17 Outrageous fine given to horribly rude lad (8)
19 Abandons cave as rocks start to tumble inside (7)
20 Dang! A salad served up with pasta? (7)
21 Cheese and jam taken with wine alternatively (7)
22 Curious creature let out a harsh cry around desert (6)
23 Agreed to become equipped (6)
25 Overcome flood (5)

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

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Old man greedy every now and then (4)
3 Lovers endlessly drunk made contact with each other (10)
10 Notice tossed in vinegar say gets marked with a label (9) ADDRESSED
11 Gather a couple of saris at first for mother to try on (5)
12 Unfortunately fainted while demonstrating courage (7)
13 Mentor goes through acute ache relief (7)
14 Come in for a dip keeping head out with hesitation (5)
15 What's used as a religious setting on a piece of furniture (7)
18 Dismissal of Mover cryptic starts to alarm locals (7)
21 Lead guy among others (5)
24 Latest CID: Daya goes about arresting junkies (7)
26 Away from home, in the open, dies in battle (7)
27 Greasy sandwiches left out for one that stays up (5) FLOAT
28 Originator of froth and aged rum (9)
29 Country gets freedom without leader in the scenes (10) LANDSCAPES
30 Employed American journalist (4)

Down
1 They are won through a collection of draws (6)
2 Time to stop working for M (3,2,4) END OF TERM
4 Company impelling top model to wear protection for the face (7) VISITOR
5 Cod’s last in list for fisherman (7)
6 First male soldier that’s completely determined (7)
7 Old chap nervous to sink feet into wet ground (5)
8 Individual on the radio is careful to avoid social embarrassment (8)
9 Stickler for accuracy training and working out before beginning of tournament (6)
16 Doctor sees limb overcoming hard defects (9)
17 Outrageous fine given to horribly rude lad (8)
19 Abandons cave as rocks start to tumble inside (7)
20 Dang! A salad served up with pasta? (7)
21 Cheese and jam taken with wine alternatively (7)
22 Curious creature let out a harsh cry around desert (6)
23 Agreed to become equipped (6)
25 Overcome flood (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Old man greedy every now and then (4) AGED
3 Lovers endlessly drunk made contact with each other (10) OVERLAPPED
10 Notice tossed in vinegar say gets marked with a label (9) ADDRESSED
11 Gather a couple of saris at first for mother to try on (5) AMASS
12 Unfortunately fainted while demonstrating courage (7) DEFIANT
13 Mentor goes through acute ache relief (7) TEACHER
14 Come in for a dip keeping head out with hesitation (5)
15 What's used as a religious setting on a piece of furniture (7)
18 Dismissal of Mover cryptic starts to alarm locals (7) REMOVAL
21 Lead guy among others (5)
24 Latest CID: Daya goes about arresting junkies (7) ADDICTS
26 Away from home, in the open, dies in battle (7)
27 Greasy sandwiches left out for one that stays up (5) FLOAT
28 Originator of froth and aged rum (9) GODFATHER
29 Country gets freedom without leader in the scenes (10) LANDSCAPES
30 Employed American journalist (4) USED

Down
1 They are won through a collection of draws (6)
2 Time to stop working for M (3,2,4) END OF TERM
4 Company impelling top model to wear protection for the face (7) VISITOR
5 Cod’s last in list for fisherman (7)
6 First male soldier that’s completely determined (7)
7 Old chap nervous to sink feet into wet ground (5)
8 Individual on the radio is careful to avoid social embarrassment (8)
9 Stickler for accuracy training and working out before beginning of tournament (6)
16 Doctor sees limb overcoming hard defects (9)
17 Outrageous fine given to horribly rude lad (8)
19 Abandons cave as rocks start to tumble inside (7)
20 Dang! A salad served up with pasta? (7)
21 Cheese and jam taken with wine alternatively (7)
22 Curious creature let out a harsh cry around desert (6)
23 Agreed to become equipped (6)
25 Overcome flood (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Study for engineering degree (5) PROBE
7 He supplies missing lines for report generated about minister (8) PROMPTER
10 Backtrack and nearly recreate setting (7) RETRACE
11 Compelling description of what an a cappella quartet do in audition? (7) FORCING
12 As a result of corrupt letters, he finds a new place to live in (7) SETTLER
13 Shrink’s somewhat rash or tense (7)
14 Complex and/or simple character arrays exhibiting directional symmetry (11)
19 Judge starts to ultimately grant emigration entitlement for asylum seeker (7)
21 One besieged by bizarre mental affliction (7)
23 Flexible clue I’d fashioned over time (7)
25 Trelliswork of ancient Athens described in French article (7)
26 Union had assembled and made noise (8)
27 Competition held by seven-thirty (5)

Down
1 Impression you leave behind as you march ahead? (8)
2 Trailer, not starting, repaired and put back on track (6)
3 Pear canap? prepared for 20 (10)
4 Owl is shaken by loud, ferocious animal (4)
5 Segregationist’s starting to be discriminatory towards a gender (6)
6 Decay as a result of unusual rise in pH (6)
8 Operate in proper formation (7)
9 A male representative (5)
13 River Nile moving about path free from turbulence (10)
15 Coal lump beginning to burn (7)
16 Test sample of rodents raised in small enclosure (8)
17 Score a ‘D’ in competitive exam (5)
18 Cryptic setter’s way (6)
20 Appearance masking a disguise, primarily (6)
22 Hide and start to look at her (6)
24 Team, in extra time, to bow out (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11247/article6621539.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 Study for engineering degree (5) PROBE
7 He supplies missing lines for report generated about minister (8) PROMPTER
10 Backtrack and nearly recreate setting (7) RETRACE
11 Compelling description of what an a cappella quartet do in audition? (7) FORCING
12 As a result of corrupt letters, he finds a new place to live in (7) SETTLER
13 Shrink’s somewhat rash or tense (7)
14 Complex and/or simple character arrays exhibiting directional symmetry (11)
19 Judge starts to ultimately grant emigration entitlement for asylum seeker (7)
21 One besieged by bizarre mental affliction (7)
23 Flexible clue I’d fashioned over time (7)
25 Trelliswork of ancient Athens described in French article (7) LATTICE
26 Union had assembled and made noise (8)
27 Competition held by seven-thirty (5)

Down
1 Impression you leave behind as you march ahead? (8)
2 Trailer, not starting, repaired and put back on track (6)
3 Pear canap? prepared for 20 (10)
4 Owl is shaken by loud, ferocious animal (4)
5 Segregationist’s starting to be discriminatory towards a gender (6) SEXIST
6 Decay as a result of unusual rise in pH (6)
8 Operate in proper formation (7)
9 A male representative (5)
13 River Nile moving about path free from turbulence (10) STREAMLINE
15 Coal lump beginning to burn (7)
16 Test sample of rodents raised in small enclosure (8) SPECIMEN
17 Score a ‘D’ in competitive exam (5) GRADE
18 Cryptic setter’s way (6)
20 Appearance masking a disguise, primarily (6)
22 Hide and start to look at her (6)
24 Team, in extra time, to bow out (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
6 Study for engineering degree (5) PROBE
7 He supplies missing lines for report generated about minister (8) PROMPTER
10 Backtrack and nearly recreate setting (7) RETRACE
11 Compelling description of what an a cappella quartet do in audition? (7) FORCING
12 As a result of corrupt letters, he finds a new place to live in (7) SETTLER
13 Shrink’s somewhat rash or tense (7) SHORTEN
14 Complex and/or simple character arrays exhibiting directional symmetry (11) PALINDROMES
19 Judge starts to ultimately grant emigration entitlement for asylum seeker (7) REFUGEE
21 One besieged by bizarre mental affliction (7)
23 Flexible clue I’d fashioned over time (7) DUCTILE
25 Trelliswork of ancient Athens described in French article (7) LATTICE
26 Union had assembled and made noise (8)
27 Competition held by seven-thirty (5)

Down
1 Impression you leave behind as you march ahead? (8)
2 Trailer, not starting, repaired and put back on track (6)
3 Pear canap? prepared for 20 (10)
4 Owl is shaken by loud, ferocious animal (4)
5 Segregationist’s starting to be discriminatory towards a gender (6) SEXIST
6 Decay as a result of unusual rise in pH (6)
8 Operate in proper formation (7)
9 A male representative (5)
13 River Nile moving about path free from turbulence (10) STREAMLINE
15 Coal lump beginning to burn (7) LIGNITE
16 Test sample of rodents raised in small enclosure (8) SPECIMEN
17 Score a ‘D’ in competitive exam (5) GRADE
18 Cryptic setter’s way (6)
20 Appearance masking a disguise, primarily (6)
22 Hide and start to look at her (6)
24 Team, in extra time, to bow out (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Race track requires fast manner (8)
9 A French lady's 'no' is rough (6)
10 Record old corporate symbol (4)
11 Infuriate former wife with a small repeat turn-out (10)
12 Old boy to pine for shape (6)
14 Lyre Brit played in a dreadful style (8)
15 Cared about a covered passage (6)
16 Fish is surrounded by fish liberally (6)
19 The fellow stretched out as clergyman (8)
21 Lifts get trendy — that's the result (6)
23 Be sociable, organise free trains (10)
24 Sounds like a drink for the dead (4)
25 Shivering Goan artist's wool (6)
26 A lot in an array for the countryman (8)

Down
1 Father returns to see doctor in calm self-assurance (6) APLOMB
2 Hope someone will ferret out Mexican coin (4) PESO
3 Such a sword will cut both ways (3-5) TWO-EDGED
4 Knitwear for bounder (6) JUMPER
5 Hardy character outside home? Listen first in sincerity (10) HEARTINESS
6 People agree in an intellectual way (8)
8 The old stay out for causing fermentation (6)
13 Business takeover (10)
15 Disciple to stick with New Testament (8)
17 Rake gets permission to time casino game (8)
18 Flag officer (6)
20 A woman in a foreign country (6)
22 The sort of traffic that is uni-directional (3-3)
24 Reserve something to read (4)

4021

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Race track requires fast manner (8)
9 A French lady's 'no' is rough (6)
10 Record old corporate symbol (4)
11 Infuriate former wife with a small repeat turn-out (10)
12 Old boy to pine for shape (6) OBLONG
14 Lyre Brit played in a dreadful style (8) TERRIBLY
15 Cared about a covered passage (6) ARCADE
16 Fish is surrounded by fish liberally (6)
19 The fellow stretched out as clergyman (8)
21 Lifts get trendy — that's the result (6)
23 Be sociable, organise free trains (10)
24 Sounds like a drink for the dead (4)
25 Shivering Goan artist's wool (6) ANGORA
26 A lot in an array for the countryman (8)

Down
1 Father returns to see doctor in calm self-assurance (6) APLOMB
2 Hope someone will ferret out Mexican coin (4) PESO
3 Such a sword will cut both ways (3-5) TWO-EDGED
4 Knitwear for bounder (6) JUMPER
5 Hardy character outside home? Listen first in sincerity (10) HEARTINESS
6 People agree in an intellectual way (8)
8 The old stay out for causing fermentation (6)
13 Business takeover (10)
15 Disciple to stick with New Testament (8)
17 Rake gets permission to time casino game (8)
18 Flag officer (6)
20 A woman in a foreign country (6)
22 The sort of traffic that is uni-directional (3-3) ONE-WAY
24 Reserve something to read (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 They work in harness to dress lad in a novel manner (8)
5 One was delivered on the Mount (6)
9 Sick America's charged one for the deception (8)
10 Female takes a chance with body searches (6)
12 A number of playing cards called by Greek warrior (4)
13 Maybe Lawrence's Mellors is willing to maintain 'er (10)
15 Almost become flustered going through circular valley (6)
17 Criticise the Spanish expert group (5)
20 Inclined to address fast (5)
21 Humorist Buchwald and Ben's father in film (6)
24 Clothing that's not overt — clothe not too ornately (10)
27 With a brief drink upfront, this makes an interesting short story (4)
29 Unlikely to be affected, I take millions to a French one (6)
30 A season's has ended! Go to sleep (4,4)
31 Roughly see, take headgear and get away (6)
32 California court employs sources of big pricks (8)

Down
1 Tears held back by boy in wind (6)
2 Roald paid out about fifty of this money (6)
3 Girl misses catch in a group of students (4) LASS
4 Trio and Jat, each lost time serving Spanish wine (5) RIOJA
6 Most exuberant — at heart rather affected with fear (5)
7 Girl, locked up, is abused (8) MISSPENT
8 Son rises to warble endlessly with son — they flare sometimes (8) NOSTRILS
11 Deprived as beer's spilt with tips from flirt (6) BEREFT
14 Alternative in exercise in Golconda, perhaps (4)
16 Lacking setter's refurbished gear (6)
17 Valued Horner's discovery (4)
18 Suggesting I have to follow everything American (8)
19 Father cleverly mined many spread over large area (8)
22 Figures out love's effervescent among saints (6)
23 Brides released bits and pieces (6)
25 Bowler's approach to cricket score is informed (3-2)
26 Tribal doctor curtailed thrush (5)
28 Saint illuminated the narrow opening (4)


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

[Russellbew]

Across
1 They work in harness to dress lad in a novel manner (8)
5 One was delivered on the Mount (6)
9 Sick America's charged one for the deception (8)
10 Female takes a chance with body searches (6)
12 A number of playing cards called by Greek warrior (4)
13 Maybe Lawrence's Mellors is willing to maintain 'er (10)
15 Almost become flustered going through circular valley (6)
17 Criticise the Spanish expert group (5)
20 Inclined to address fast (5)
21 Humorist Buchwald and Ben's father in film (6)
24 Clothing that's not overt — clothe not too ornately (10)
27 With a brief drink upfront, this makes an interesting short story (4)
29 Unlikely to be affected, I take millions to a French one (6)
30 A season's has ended! Go to sleep (4,4)
31 Roughly see, take headgear and get away (6)
32 California court employs sources of big pricks (8)

Down
1 Tears held back by boy in wind (6)
2 Roald paid out about fifty of this money (6) DOLLAR
3 Girl misses catch in a group of students (4) LASS
4 Trio and Jat, each lost time serving Spanish wine (5) RIOJA
6 Most exuberant — at heart rather affected with fear (5)
7 Girl, locked up, is abused (8) MISSPENT
8 Son rises to warble endlessly with son — they flare sometimes (8) NOSTRILS
11 Deprived as beer's spilt with tips from flirt (6) BEREFT
14 Alternative in exercise in Golconda, perhaps (4)
16 Lacking setter's refurbished gear (6) MEAGRE
17 Valued Horner's discovery (4)
18 Suggesting I have to follow everything American (8) ALLUSIVE
19 Father cleverly mined many spread over large area (8)
22 Figures out love's effervescent among saints (6)
23 Brides released bits and pieces (6) DEBRIS
25 Bowler's approach to cricket score is informed (3-2)
26 Tribal doctor curtailed thrush (5)
28 Saint illuminated the narrow opening (4) SLIT

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Computer virus — one that works hard (6,5) TROJAN HORSE
9 Domestic help initially tasted success, but leant back later (4-3) TWIN-TUB
10 A current disturbance (4,3) TIDE RIP
11 Watch US magazine's leading reporters (5) TIMER
12 Went mad to fetch Fiat (5,1,3) THREW A FIT
13 Some squat on gangway for vehicle (5)
15 Indian star's notion going awry without old US film director (9)
18 In which a villager may not be at home (4,5)
21 Say, animal in Russian forest (5)
22 It maybe when the canine troubles you (9)
24 Mark 50 in the course of season (5)
26 Ugly situation makes transport officer desert the country (7)
27 Ran and went off after team leader (7)
29 Preston digs into applying an overcoat (3-8)

Down
1 Carry short little kid (3)
2 From platform, the head leaves in disgrace (5)
3 The result following a subject (9)
4 Custom at one's living room (7)
5 One is withdrawn — about to take flag to royal (7)
6 Give and stop cry of pain (5)
7 One might read these at one's convenience (8)
8 Set eyes on stain (4)
11 When you __ __ someone, you show annoyance by a chiding sound (3,2)
14 Fun Owen set up with daughter is recently discovered (3-5)
16 Symbols to turn up among the states (9)
17 Sound off officer shedding tear (5)
19 Remove snake after relative loses a bit of equanimity (7)
20 One opting for introduction of existing reader (7)
22 Sailor denied right repeatedly in industrial house (4)
23 Style Hants lacks (5)
25 Strip of wood — one used by policeman occasionally (5)
28 Go for archaeological excavation (3)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Computer virus — one that works hard (6,5) TROJAN HORSE
9 Domestic help initially tasted success, but leant back later (4-3) TWIN-TUB
10 A current disturbance (4,3) TIDE RIP
11 Watch US magazine's leading reporters (5) TIMER
12 Went mad to fetch Fiat (5,1,3) THREW A FIT
13 Some squat on gangway for vehicle (5)
15 Indian star's notion going awry without old US film director (9) TARANTINO
18 In which a villager may not be at home (4,5)
21 Say, animal in Russian forest (5)
22 It maybe when the canine troubles you (9) TOOTHACHE
24 Mark 50 in the course of season (5)
26 Ugly situation makes transport officer desert the country (7)
27 Ran and went off after team leader (7)
29 Preston digs into applying an overcoat (3-8) TOP-DRESSING

Down
1 Carry short little kid (3)
2 From platform, the head leaves in disgrace (5)
3 The result following a subject (9)
4 Custom at one's living room (7)
5 One is withdrawn — about to take flag to royal (7)RETIRER
6 Give and stop cry of pain (5)
7 One might read these at one's convenience (8)
8 Set eyes on stain (4)
11 When you __ __ someone, you show annoyance by a chiding sound (3,2)
14 Fun Owen set up with daughter is recently discovered (3-5)
16 Symbols to turn up among the states (9)
17 Sound off officer shedding tear (5)
19 Remove snake after relative loses a bit of equanimity (7)
20 One opting for introduction of existing reader (7)
22 Sailor denied right repeatedly in industrial house (4) TATA
23 Style Hants lacks (5)
25 Strip of wood — one used by policeman occasionally (5)
28 Go for archaeological excavation (3)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Computer virus — one that works hard (6,5) TROJAN HORSE
9 Domestic help initially tasted success, but leant back later (4-3) TWIN-TUB
10 A current disturbance (4,3) TIDE RIP
11 Watch US magazine's leading reporters (5) TIMER
12 Went mad to fetch Fiat (5,1,3) THREW A FIT
13 Some squat on gangway for vehicle (5) TONGA
15 Indian star's notion going awry without old US film director (9) TARANTINO
18 In which a villager may not be at home (4,5) TOWN HOUSE
21 Say, animal in Russian forest (5)
22 It maybe when the canine troubles you (9) TOOTHACHE
24 Mark 50 in the course of season (5) TILDE
26 Ugly situation makes transport officer desert the country (7) TUNISIA
27 Ran and went off after team leader (7)
29 Preston digs into applying an overcoat (3-8) TOP-DRESSING

Down
1 Carry short little kid (3)
2 From platform, the head leaves in disgrace (5) ODIUM
3 The result following a subject (9)
4 Custom at one's living room (7)
5 One is withdrawn — about to take flag to royal (7)RETIRER
6 Give and stop cry of pain (5)
7 One might read these at one's convenience (8)
8 Set eyes on stain (4)
11 When you __ __ someone, you show annoyance by a chiding sound (3,2)
14 Fun Owen set up with daughter is recently discovered (3-5)
16 Symbols to turn up among the states (9)
17 Sound off officer shedding tear (5)
19 Remove snake after relative loses a bit of equanimity (7)
20 One opting for introduction of existing reader (7)
22 Sailor denied right repeatedly in industrial house (4) TATA
23 Style Hants lacks (5)
25 Strip of wood — one used by policeman occasionally (5)
28 Go for archaeological excavation (3)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 A line written by clever U.S. diplomat (8)
5 Beginning to tour upper-class house (6)
9 Showing good aesthetic judgement in refurbished flat — suite I removed (8)
10 Prairies: maps I collected (6)
12 For this one needs right type of oven (5)
13 Shown on the box, Elvis teed off (9) TELEVISED
14 Italian painter ordered vindaloo and rice (8,2,5) LEONARDO DA VINCI
16 Certainly at home, everyone’s against discipline at school (2,3,10) IN ALL CONSCIENCE
19 Nothing needs to be added to clear statement of policy (9) MANIFESTO
21 Jacob’s father’s saving scheme account (5) ISAAC
23 Brat’s mistake after start of tantrum (6)
24 Ahead, master swimming against the current (8)
25 Feast I prepared for carnival (6)
26 Couple hired band (8)

DOWN
1 Player’s agent ignoring fine (5)
2 Steps taken to control a star (5,4)
3 Disinclination to act shown by one with damaged retina (7)
4 Scary place sought, to include a hospital by river? (7,5)
6 A live TV broadcast from a city on the Mediterranean coast (3,4)
7 Sign of tooth decay? Canine needs to be extracted (5)
8 Assess performance in River Dee initially, then short river (4,5)
11 Wonky gyroscope lad fixed for actress (6,6)
14 Revised title includes second Kipling poem with a recurring theme (9)
15 Without equal, nothing contains cricket side on level above English (9)
17 Omitted the French female solicitor (4,3)
18 I do it wrongly, in charge, being silly (7)
20 Take care of slow-moving shark (5)
22 Arrive on time with one of Santa’s reindeer (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2832/article6989773.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 A line written by clever U.S. diplomat (8)
5 Beginning to tour upper-class house (6)
9 Showing good aesthetic judgement in refurbished flat — suite I removed (8)
10 Prairies: maps I collected (6)
12 For this one needs right type of oven (5)
13 Shown on the box, Elvis teed off (9) TELEVISED
14 Italian painter ordered vindaloo and rice (8,2,5) LEONARDO DA VINCI
16 Certainly at home, everyone’s against discipline at school (2,3,10) IN ALL CONSCIENCE
19 Nothing needs to be added to clear statement of policy (9) MANIFESTO
21 Jacob’s father’s saving scheme account (5) ISAAC
23 Brat’s mistake after start of tantrum (6)
24 Ahead, master swimming against the current (8)
25 Feast I prepared for carnival (6)
26 Couple hired band (8)

DOWN
1 Player’s agent ignoring fine (5)
2 Steps taken to control a star (5,4)
3 Disinclination to act shown by one with damaged retina (7)
4 Scary place sought, to include a hospital by river? (7,5) HAUNTED HOUSE
6 A live TV broadcast from a city on the Mediterranean coast (3,4)
7 Sign of tooth decay? Canine needs to be extracted (5)
8 Assess performance in River Dee initially, then short river (4,5)
11 Wonky gyroscope lad fixed for actress (6,6)
14 Revised title includes second Kipling poem with a recurring theme (9)
15 Without equal, nothing contains cricket side on level above English (9) NONPAREIL
17 Omitted the French female solicitor (4,3) LEFT OUT
18 I do it wrongly, in charge, being silly (7) IDIOTIC
20 Take care of slow-moving shark (5)
22 Arrive on time with one of Santa’s reindeer (5) COMET

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Copper has many sticks and clubs (7)
5 Think about one's ill-treatment (6)
9 In just surroundings Gandhian leader is to join together (5)
10 It transports a mineral back to Nepal that's in trouble (9)
11 Cause pain with one new bit of chemical in old disinfectant (7)
12 Slips back, grabs artist and screws (7)
13 Brilliant story recalled about Chennai's leader (5)
14 Pals accommodating with each other (9)
16 Statement from one pleading not-guilty (1,5,3)
19 Mark female's winter wrap (5)
21 Red model set (7)
23 American writer in Sobranje loud-mouthed (7)
24 Mischief-maker smashes crane in hazy weather (9)
25 Driven to be cleansed without a drop of phenyl (5)
26 Ruthless ruler posted abroad (6)
27 Criticise in not-so-healthy condition (3-4)

Down
1 What the family kitty has when members pitch in contributions (8,6) COMBINED INCOME
2 Terrible fire put out, you hear, in the limits of Dindigul (7) DIREFUL
3 Thomas Gray, for one, puts limb in exotic site (7) ELEGIST
4 Small talk by journalist is splashed (9) SPATTERED
5 Extra: Southern Customs (5) ROLES
6 Therefore Prime Minister accepts his faulty argument (7)
7 Weatherproofing stuff for most of small street in MP's constituency (7)
8 These animals have a load of work (6,2,6)
15 Painting — of Mr. Chips? (3,6)
17 All together, flock is in three quarters (2,5)
18 Inward journey? (3,4)
19 Small newspaperman pushes up first item of oldster in brief stay (7)
20 Every ogre's dispersed at a brisk speed (7)
22 Praise ten in embroidered tale (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Copper has many sticks and clubs (7) CUDGELS
5 Think about one's ill-treatment (6)
9 In just surroundings Gandhian leader is to join together (5)
10 It transports a mineral back to Nepal that's in trouble (9)
11 Cause pain with one new bit of chemical in old disinfectant (7)
12 Slips back, grabs artist and screws (7) SPIRALS
13 Brilliant story recalled about Chennai's leader (5) ECLAT
14 Pals accommodating with each other (9)
16 Statement from one pleading not-guilty (1,5,3)
19 Mark female's winter wrap (5) SCARF
21 Red model set (7)
23 American writer in Sobranje loud-mouthed (7)
24 Mischief-maker smashes crane in hazy weather (9)
25 Driven to be cleansed without a drop of phenyl (5) URGED
26 Ruthless ruler posted abroad (6)
27 Criticise in not-so-healthy condition (3-4)

Down
1 What the family kitty has when members pitch in contributions (8,6) COMBINED INCOME
2 Terrible fire put out, you hear, in the limits of Dindigul (7) DIREFUL
3 Thomas Gray, for one, puts limb in exotic site (7) ELEGIST
4 Small talk by journalist is splashed (9) SPATTERED
5 Extra: Southern Customs (5) ROLES
6 Therefore Prime Minister accepts his faulty argument (7)
7 Weatherproofing stuff for most of small street in MP's constituency (7)
8 These animals have a load of work (6,2,6)
15 Painting — of Mr. Chips? (3,6)
17 All together, flock is in three quarters (2,5)
18 Inward journey? (3,4)
19 Small newspaperman pushes up first item of oldster in brief stay (7)
20 Every ogre's dispersed at a brisk speed (7)
22 Praise ten in embroidered tale (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Credit to the French following kin's crazy waves (8)
5 Commandos overwhelm workers taking initial position in Buddhist monuments (6)
10 Rebellions from chants following a kind of punishment (7)
11 This individual used to stamp a cross (7)
12 Improvement provided by State promotion (6)
13 Watching the big game, perhaps (2,6)
15 Band from Swedish flyers with a kind of bomb (4)
16 With less hair, daughter has dressed up nonsense (10)
18 I am elderly and treated in a curative manner (10)
20 It is a bird! And it is from Serendib Islands (4)
23 Broadcast in favour of insurance paperwork (8)
24 Spotted, it's designed to fall in game (6)
26 A demanding query from first person to the second (1,3,3)
27 Bush — dense — and in France! (7)
28 Disposition of Mother? (6)
29 Admission of one who matches or one who makes things worse? (8)

Down
1 It is written in a round fashion (15) CIRCUMSCRIPTION
2 Is not polite — throws lints around us reclining (7) INSULTS
3 King doesn't begin fun, George doesn't end fun in martial combat (4,2) KUNG FU
4 Not hard — like pie? (4) EASY
6 Writer’s references from articles about southern J&K city (8) THESAURI
7 A learner leaves palatial, mixed city (7)
8 One with good aim, one who is honest (8,7)
9 They are adored not by under-twenty-somethings (4,5)
14 Greedy to strike big — not special (9)
17 Start contacting many a sportsman for music room equipment (2,6)
19 An astronomical event takes short time to start (7)
21 Bertie loses connection — includes connection to make the horse look straight (7)
22 Proceed to back eager rider in the buff (6)
25 Part of Bollywood film that has appeal to part of the masses (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11032/article5783135.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Credit to the French following kin's crazy waves (8)
5 Commandos overwhelm workers taking initial position in Buddhist monuments (6)
10 Rebellions from chants following a kind of punishment (7)
11 This individual used to stamp a cross (7)
12 Improvement provided by State promotion (6)
13 Watching the big game, perhaps (2,6)
15 Band from Swedish flyers with a kind of bomb (4)
16 With less hair, daughter has dressed up nonsense (10)
18 I am elderly and treated in a curative manner (10)
20 It is a bird! And it is from Serendib Islands (4)
23 Broadcast in favour of insurance paperwork (8) PROCLAIM
24 Spotted, it's designed to fall in game (6)
26 A demanding query from first person to the second (1,3,3) I ASK YOU
27 Bush — dense — and in France! (7)
28 Disposition of Mother? (6) NATURE
29 Admission of one who matches or one who makes things worse? (8)

Down
1 It is written in a round fashion (15) CIRCUMSCRIPTION
2 Is not polite — throws lints around us reclining (7) INSULTS
3 King doesn't begin fun, George doesn't end fun in martial combat (4,2) KUNG FU
4 Not hard — like pie? (4) EASY
6 Writer’s references from articles about southern J&K city (8) THESAURI
7 A learner leaves palatial, mixed city (7)
8 One with good aim, one who is honest (8,7)
9 They are adored not by under-twenty-somethings (4,5)
14 Greedy to strike big — not special (9)
17 Start contacting many a sportsman for music room equipment (2,6) CD PLAYER
19 An astronomical event takes short time to start (7) MOONSET
21 Bertie loses connection — includes connection to make the horse look straight (7)
22 Proceed to back eager rider in the buff (6)
25 Part of Bollywood film that has appeal to part of the masses (4

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Credit to the French following kin's crazy waves (8)
5 Commandos overwhelm workers taking initial position in Buddhist monuments (6)
10 Rebellions from chants following a kind of punishment (7)
11 This individual used to stamp a cross (7)
12 Improvement provided by State promotion (6)
13 Watching the big game, perhaps (2,6)
15 Band from Swedish flyers with a kind of bomb (4)
16 With less hair, daughter has dressed up nonsense (10)
18 I am elderly and treated in a curative manner (10)REMEDIALLY
20 It is a bird! And it is from Serendib Islands (4)IBIS
23 Broadcast in favour of insurance paperwork (8) PROCLAIM
24 Spotted, it's designed to fall in game (6)DOMINO
26 A demanding query from first person to the second (1,3,3) I ASK YOU
27 Bush — dense — and in France! (7)THICKET
28 Disposition of Mother? (6) NATURE
29 Admission of one who matches or one who makes things worse? (8)IMPAIRER

Down
1 It is written in a round fashion (15) CIRCUMSCRIPTION
2 Is not polite — throws lints around us reclining (7) INSULTS
3 King doesn't begin fun, George doesn't end fun in martial combat (4,2) KUNG FU
4 Not hard — like pie? (4) EASY
6 Writer’s references from articles about southern J&K city (8) THESAURI
7 A learner leaves palatial, mixed city (7)
8 One with good aim, one who is honest (8,7)
9 They are adored not by under-twenty-somethings (4,5)
14 Greedy to strike big — not special (9)
17 Start contacting many a sportsman for music room equipment (2,6) CD PLAYER
19 An astronomical event takes short time to start (7) MOONSET
21 Bertie loses connection — includes connection to make the horse look straight (7)
22 Proceed to back eager rider in the buff (6)
25 Part of Bollywood film that has appeal to part of the masses (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Credit to the French following kin's crazy waves (8)
5 Commandos overwhelm workers taking initial position in Buddhist monuments (6) STUPAS
10 Rebellions from chants following a kind of punishment (7)
11 This individual used to stamp a cross (7)
12 Improvement provided by State promotion (6)
13 Watching the big game, perhaps (2,6)
15 Band from Swedish flyers with a kind of bomb (4)
16 With less hair, daughter has dressed up nonsense (10) BALDERDASH
18 I am elderly and treated in a curative manner (10)REMEDIALLY
20 It is a bird! And it is from Serendib Islands (4)IBIS
23 Broadcast in favour of insurance paperwork (8) PROCLAIM
24 Spotted, it's designed to fall in game (6)DOMINO
26 A demanding query from first person to the second (1,3,3) I ASK YOU
27 Bush — dense — and in France! (7)THICKET
28 Disposition of Mother? (6) NATURE
29 Admission of one who matches or one who makes things worse? (8)IMPAIRER

Down
1 It is written in a round fashion (15) CIRCUMSCRIPTION
2 Is not polite — throws lints around us reclining (7) INSULTS
3 King doesn't begin fun, George doesn't end fun in martial combat (4,2) KUNG FU
4 Not hard — like pie? (4) EASY
6 Writer’s references from articles about southern J&K city (8) THESAURI
7 A learner leaves palatial, mixed city (7) PATIALA
8 One with good aim, one who is honest (8,7) STRAIGHT SHOOTER
9 They are adored not by under-twenty-somethings (4,5)
14 Greedy to strike big — not special (9)
17 Start contacting many a sportsman for music room equipment (2,6) CD PLAYER
19 An astronomical event takes short time to start (7) MOONSET
21 Bertie loses connection — includes connection to make the horse look straight (7) BLINKER
22 Proceed to back eager rider in the buff (6)
25 Part of Bollywood film that has appeal to part of the masses (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Credit to the French following kin's crazy waves (8)CRINKLES
5 Commandos overwhelm workers taking initial position in Buddhist monuments (6) STUPAS
10 Rebellions from chants following a kind of punishment (7)RISINGS
11 This individual used to stamp a cross (7)ELECTOR
12 Improvement provided by State promotion (6)UPLIFT
13 Watching the big game, perhaps (2,6)ON SAFARI
15 Band from Swedish flyers with a kind of bomb (4)SASH
16 With less hair, daughter has dressed up nonsense (10) BALDERDASH
18 I am elderly and treated in a curative manner (10)REMEDIALLY
20 It is a bird! And it is from Serendib Islands (4)IBIS
23 Broadcast in favour of insurance paperwork (8) PROCLAIM
24 Spotted, it's designed to fall in game (6)DOMINO
26 A demanding query from first person to the second (1,3,3) I ASK YOU
27 Bush — dense — and in France! (7)THICKET
28 Disposition of Mother? (6) NATURE
29 Admission of one who matches or one who makes things worse? (8)IMPAIRER

Down
1 It is written in a round fashion (15) CIRCUMSCRIPTION
2 Is not polite — throws lints around us reclining (7) INSULTS
3 King doesn't begin fun, George doesn't end fun in martial combat (4,2) KUNG FU
4 Not hard — like pie? (4) EASY
6 Writer’s references from articles about southern J&K city (8) THESAURI
7 A learner leaves palatial, mixed city (7) PATIALA
8 One with good aim, one who is honest (8,7) STRAIGHT SHOOTER
9 They are adored not by under-twenty-somethings (4,5)TEEN IDOLS
14 Greedy to strike big — not special (9)RAPACIOUS
17 Start contacting many a sportsman for music room equipment (2,6) CD PLAYER
19 An astronomical event takes short time to start (7) MOONSET
21 Bertie loses connection — includes connection to make the horse look straight (7) BLINKER
22 Proceed to back eager rider in the buff (6)GODIVA
25 Part of Bollywood film that has appeal to part of the masses (4)ITEM

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Pitches giving nightmares to bowlers? (11) FEATHERBEDS
9 Rana's right to go back with the auditor's key in the pandemonium (7) ANARCHY
10 The Punjabi's saucer contains a capital ... (6) BISSAU
11 ... snack made from silicon (5) CHIPS
12 Handle relatives from the east entering Rome in disguise (7) MONIKER
15 Take pleasure in getting a bishop to drive out the master in disguise (4)
16 Dog's nose inflamed? Yours truly gets an alarm indicator! (8,2)
18 Maritime border protectors sail with a gum-yielding herb to Germany (10)
20 Inspection is inadequate, for the most part (4)
23 Find the traveller going around Ecuador (7)
24 Talk about selected letters from the visitor (a teacher) (5)
26 Upset about priest going back to the warden (6)
27 Stationery item with Mark's needed for the psychological test pattern (7)
28 Remarks that may belittle (11)

Down
2 Cut out for use without hesitation (6)
3 Alcoholic sent up to take possession of the young leader's trinkets (4)
4 Remedy Biro formulated with decorative needlework from ... (10)
5 ... a baby bed and a medieval steel helmet, reportedly (8)
6 One overcoming initial resistance of the fabric traders to American nursery needs (7)
7 Design support for a type of car (9)
8 Quarrel about going around Idaho for a rafting challenge (6)
13 Type of analysis done by chemists (10)
14 Ousted Asian intervenes at sea and does something original (not the first to do it) (9)
17 Students inside the resort compound with an American baby buggy (8)
19 Salt from an expert attached to the British gallery (7)
21 Recalled discarding the French adaptation of a baby bed (6)
22 Gold mining equipment on a chair for babies (6)
25 Valley created by plates moving apart? (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11159/article6295103.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Pitches giving nightmares to bowlers? (11) FEATHERBEDS
9 Rana's right to go back with the auditor's key in the pandemonium (7) ANARCHY
10 The Punjabi's saucer contains a capital ... (6) BISSAU
11 ... snack made from silicon (5) CHIPS
12 Handle relatives from the east entering Rome in disguise (7) MONIKER
15 Take pleasure in getting a bishop to drive out the master in disguise (4)
16 Dog's nose inflamed? Yours truly gets an alarm indicator! (8,2)
18 Maritime border protectors sail with a gum-yielding herb to Germany (10)
20 Inspection is inadequate, for the most part (4)
23 Find the traveller going around Ecuador (7)
24 Talk about selected letters from the visitor (a teacher) (5)
26 Upset about priest going back to the warden (6)
27 Stationery item with Mark's needed for the psychological test pattern (7)
28 Remarks that may belittle (11)

Down
2 Cut out for use without hesitation (6)
3 Alcoholic sent up to take possession of the young leader's trinkets (4)
4 Remedy Biro formulated with decorative needlework from ... (10)
5 ... a baby bed and a medieval steel helmet, reportedly (8) BASSINET
6 One overcoming initial resistance of the fabric traders to American nursery needs (7) DIAPERS
7 Design support for a type of car (9)
8 Quarrel about going around Idaho for a rafting challenge (6)
13 Type of analysis done by chemists (10)
14 Ousted Asian intervenes at sea and does something original (not the first to do it) (9)
17 Students inside the resort compound with an American baby buggy (8) STROLLER
19 Salt from an expert attached to the British gallery (7)
21 Recalled discarding the French adaptation of a baby bed (6) CRADLE
22 Gold mining equipment on a chair for babies (6) ROCKER
25 Valley created by plates moving apart? (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Pitches giving nightmares to bowlers? (11) FEATHERBEDS
9 Rana's right to go back with the auditor's key in the pandemonium (7) ANARCHY
10 The Punjabi's saucer contains a capital ... (6) BISSAU
11 ... snack made from silicon (5) CHIPS
12 Handle relatives from the east entering Rome in disguise (7) MONIKER
15 Take pleasure in getting a bishop to drive out the master in disguise (4) BASK
16 Dog's nose inflamed? Yours truly gets an alarm indicator! (8,2) GOODNESS ME
18 Maritime border protectors sail with a gum-yielding herb to Germany (10)
20 Inspection is inadequate, for the most part (4)
23 Find the traveller going around Ecuador (7)
24 Talk about selected letters from the visitor (a teacher) (5) ORATE
26 Upset about priest going back to the warden (6)
27 Stationery item with Mark's needed for the psychological test pattern (7)
28 Remarks that may belittle (11)

Down
2 Cut out for use without hesitation (6) EXCISE
3 Alcoholic sent up to take possession of the young leader's trinkets (4)
4 Remedy Biro formulated with decorative needlework from ... (10) EMBROIDERY
5 ... a baby bed and a medieval steel helmet, reportedly (8) BASSINET
6 One overcoming initial resistance of the fabric traders to American nursery needs (7) DIAPERS
7 Design support for a type of car (9)
8 Quarrel about going around Idaho for a rafting challenge (6)
13 Type of analysis done by chemists (10)
14 Ousted Asian intervenes at sea and does something original (not the first to do it) (9)
17 Students inside the resort compound with an American baby buggy (8) STROLLER
19 Salt from an expert attached to the British gallery (7)
21 Recalled discarding the French adaptation of a baby bed (6) CRADLE
22 Gold mining equipment on a chair for babies (6) ROCKER
25 Valley created by plates moving apart? (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Pitches giving nightmares to bowlers? (11) FEATHERBEDS
9 Rana's right to go back with the auditor's key in the pandemonium (7) ANARCHY
10 The Punjabi's saucer contains a capital ... (6) BISSAU
11 ... snack made from silicon (5) CHIPS
12 Handle relatives from the east entering Rome in disguise (7) MONIKER
15 Take pleasure in getting a bishop to drive out the master in disguise (4) BASK
16 Dog's nose inflamed? Yours truly gets an alarm indicator! (8,2) GOODNESS ME
18 Maritime border protectors sail with a gum-yielding herb to Germany (10)
20 Inspection is inadequate, for the most part (4)SCAN
23 Find the traveller going around Ecuador (7)RECOVER
24 Talk about selected letters from the visitor (a teacher) (5) ORATE
26 Upset about priest going back to the warden (6)
27 Stationery item with Mark's needed for the psychological test pattern (7)INKBLOT
28 Remarks that may belittle (11)

Down
2 Cut out for use without hesitation (6) EXCISE
3 Alcoholic sent up to take possession of the young leader's trinkets (4)TOYS
4 Remedy Biro formulated with decorative needlework from ... (10) EMBROIDERY
5 ... a baby bed and a medieval steel helmet, reportedly (8) BASSINET
6 One overcoming initial resistance of the fabric traders to American nursery needs (7) DIAPERS
7 Design support for a type of car (9)
8 Quarrel about going around Idaho for a rafting challenge (6)
13 Type of analysis done by chemists (10)
14 Ousted Asian intervenes at sea and does something original (not the first to do it) (9)
17 Students inside the resort compound with an American baby buggy (8) STROLLER
19 Salt from an expert attached to the British gallery (7)
21 Recalled discarding the French adaptation of a baby bed (6) CRADLE
22 Gold mining equipment on a chair for babies (6) ROCKER
25 Valley created by plates moving apart? (4)RIFT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Pitches giving nightmares to bowlers? (11) FEATHERBEDS
9 Rana's right to go back with the auditor's key in the pandemonium (7) ANARCHY
10 The Punjabi's saucer contains a capital ... (6) BISSAU
11 ... snack made from silicon (5) CHIPS
12 Handle relatives from the east entering Rome in disguise (7) MONIKER
15 Take pleasure in getting a bishop to drive out the master in disguise (4) BASK
16 Dog's nose inflamed? Yours truly gets an alarm indicator! (8,2) GOODNESS ME
18 Maritime border protectors sail with a gum-yielding herb to Germany (10)COASTGUARD
20 Inspection is inadequate, for the most part (4)SCAN
23 Find the traveller going around Ecuador (7)RECOVER
24 Talk about selected letters from the visitor (a teacher) (5) ORATE
26 Upset about priest going back to the warden (6)JAILER
27 Stationery item with Mark's needed for the psychological test pattern (7)INKBLOT
28 Remarks that may belittle (11)DEPRECATORY

Down
2 Cut out for use without hesitation (6) EXCISE
3 Alcoholic sent up to take possession of the young leader's trinkets (4)TOYS
4 Remedy Biro formulated with decorative needlework from ... (10) EMBROIDERY
5 ... a baby bed and a medieval steel helmet, reportedly (8) BASSINET
6 One overcoming initial resistance of the fabric traders to American nursery needs (7) DIAPERS
7 Design support for a type of car (9)HATCHBACK
8 Quarrel about going around Idaho for a rafting challenge (6)RAPIDS
13 Type of analysis done by chemists (10)VOLUMETRIC
14 Ousted Asian intervenes at sea and does something original (not the first to do it) (9)REINVENTS
17 Students inside the resort compound with an American baby buggy (8) STROLLER
19 Salt from an expert attached to the British gallery (7)ACETATE
21 Recalled discarding the French adaptation of a baby bed (6) CRADLE
22 Gold mining equipment on a chair for babies (6) ROCKER
25 Valley created by plates moving apart? (4)RIFT

:clap::clap::clap: A nursey puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Note: The seven starred clues carry no direct definition, but they all belong to a particular list

Across
7 Persistent tailor negotiated withholding of a lease payment (10)
9 Yahoo's bail-out contribution (4)
10 *Bend backwards to accommodate bargemen in trouble after losing a precious stone (8) CANBERRA
11 *Yankee following the Seychelles democrat to the quarter (6) SYDNEY
12 Adult sailor going west with a collection of maps (5)
13 Condemn Oriental's love in act (9)
14 Most enclaves are set up with this type of bond (7)
17 Shoot with hesitation at the criminal follower (7)
20 *Model of a lemur bone (9) MELBOURNE
22 *Letters from innkeeper Thomas (5) PERTH
25 Guide in retreat protecting some British sailors with rye grass (6)
26 *Sulphur and barium dissolved in a pickling agent (8) BRISBANE
27 Worship forbidden by many a religion? (4)
28 One way to ride a horse (10)

Down
1 *Gear-cutting tool design (6)
2 Nasal sound from the Scandinavian's son moving up to the top (5)
3 Struggle with the lines about viral breakdown (7)
4 Dense lump containing two quarters (5-3)
5 Scottish ice-cream for an American turtle (6)
6 Woman in an important business position heard the Scottish girl live in recital (5,3)
8 No bun in barbecuing arrangement for a type of skeletal structure (3,4)
15 *Revolutionary component of an old telephone found submerged in a Welsh river (8)
16 Nothing here may leave you in such a state (8)
18 Auditor's washing liquid on top of a couch for the late riser (3-4)
19 Someone with a guess giving an answer to the New York company (7)
21 An embarrassing mistake by the Uruguay premier replacing a bracelet (6)
23 What stars do when the wife goes missing with a ring (6)
24 Original key (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11066/article5939122.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Persistent tailor negotiated withholding of a lease payment (10) TORRENTIAL
9 Yahoo's bail-out contribution (4)
10 *Bend backwards to accommodate bargemen in trouble after losing a precious stone (8) CANBERRA
11 *Yankee following the Seychelles democrat to the quarter (6) SYDNEY
12 Adult sailor going west with a collection of maps (5)
13 Condemn Oriental's love in act (9)
14 Most enclaves are set up with this type of bond (7)
17 Shoot with hesitation at the criminal follower (7)
20 *Model of a lemur bone (9) MELBOURNE
22 *Letters from innkeeper Thomas (5) PERTH
25 Guide in retreat protecting some British sailors with rye grass (6)
26 *Sulphur and barium dissolved in a pickling agent (8) BRISBANE
27 Worship forbidden by many a religion? (4)
28 One way to ride a horse (10)SIDESADDLE

Down
1 *Gear-cutting tool design (6) HOBART
2 Nasal sound from the Scandinavian's son moving up to the top (5)
3 Struggle with the lines about viral breakdown (7)
4 Dense lump containing two quarters (5-3) CLOSE-SET
5 Scottish ice-cream for an American turtle (6)
6 Woman in an important business position heard the Scottish girl live in recital (5,3)
8 No bun in barbecuing arrangement for a type of skeletal structure (3,4)
15 *Revolutionary component of an old telephone found submerged in a Welsh river (8)
16 Nothing here may leave you in such a state (8)
18 Auditor's washing liquid on top of a couch for the late riser (3-4)LIE-ABED
19 Someone with a guess giving an answer to the New York company (7)
21 An embarrassing mistake by the Uruguay premier replacing a bracelet (6)
23 What stars do when the wife goes missing with a ring (6)
24 Original key (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Persistent tailor negotiated withholding of a lease payment (10) TORRENTIAL
9 Yahoo's bail-out contribution (4) LOUT
10 *Bend backwards to accommodate bargemen in trouble after losing a precious stone (8) CANBERRA
11 *Yankee following the Seychelles democrat to the quarter (6) SYDNEY
12 Adult sailor going west with a collection of maps (5) ATLAS
13 Condemn Oriental's love in act (9)
14 Most enclaves are set up with this type of bond (7)
17 Shoot with hesitation at the criminal follower (7)
20 *Model of a lemur bone (9) MELBOURNE
22 *Letters from innkeeper Thomas (5) PERTH
25 Guide in retreat protecting some British sailors with rye grass (6)
26 *Sulphur and barium dissolved in a pickling agent (8) BRISBANE
27 Worship forbidden by many a religion? (4) IDOL
28 One way to ride a horse (10)SIDESADDLE

Down
1 *Gear-cutting tool design (6) HOBART
2 Nasal sound from the Scandinavian's son moving up to the top (5) SNORE
3 Struggle with the lines about viral breakdown (7)
4 Dense lump containing two quarters (5-3) CLOSE-SET
5 Scottish ice-cream for an American turtle (6)
6 Woman in an important business position heard the Scottish girl live in recital (5,3)
8 No bun in barbecuing arrangement for a type of skeletal structure (3,4)
15 *Revolutionary component of an old telephone found submerged in a Welsh river (8) ADELAIDE
16 Nothing here may leave you in such a state (8)
18 Auditor's washing liquid on top of a couch for the late riser (3-4)LIE-ABED
19 Someone with a guess giving an answer to the New York company (7)
21 An embarrassing mistake by the Uruguay premier replacing a bracelet (6)
23 What stars do when the wife goes missing with a ring (6)
24 Original key (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Persistent tailor negotiated withholding of a lease payment (10) TORRENTIAL
9 Yahoo's bail-out contribution (4) LOUT
10 *Bend backwards to accommodate bargemen in trouble after losing a precious stone (8) CANBERRA
11 *Yankee following the Seychelles democrat to the quarter (6) SYDNEY
12 Adult sailor going west with a collection of maps (5) ATLAS
13 Condemn Oriental's love in act (9)
14 Most enclaves are set up with this type of bond (7)
17 Shoot with hesitation at the criminal follower (7)
20 *Model of a lemur bone (9) MELBOURNE
22 *Letters from innkeeper Thomas (5) PERTH
25 Guide in retreat protecting some British sailors with rye grass (6)
26 *Sulphur and barium dissolved in a pickling agent (8) BRISBANE
27 Worship forbidden by many a religion? (4) IDOL
28 One way to ride a horse (10)SIDESADDLE

Down
1 *Gear-cutting tool design (6) HOBART
2 Nasal sound from the Scandinavian's son moving up to the top (5) SNORE
3 Struggle with the lines about viral breakdown (7)RIVALRY
4 Dense lump containing two quarters (5-3) CLOSE-SET
5 Scottish ice-cream for an American turtle (6)
6 Woman in an important business position heard the Scottish girl live in recital (5,3)
8 No bun in barbecuing arrangement for a type of skeletal structure (3,4)RIB CAGE
15 *Revolutionary component of an old telephone found submerged in a Welsh river (8) ADELAIDE
16 Nothing here may leave you in such a state (8)CLUELESS
18 Auditor's washing liquid on top of a couch for the late riser (3-4)LIE-ABED
19 Someone with a guess giving an answer to the New York company (7)ANYBODY
21 An embarrassing mistake by the Uruguay premier replacing a bracelet (6)
23 What stars do when the wife goes missing with a ring (6)TINKLE
24 Original key (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Persistent tailor negotiated withholding of a lease payment (10) TORRENTIAL
9 Yahoo's bail-out contribution (4) LOUT
10 *Bend backwards to accommodate bargemen in trouble after losing a precious stone (8) CANBERRA
11 *Yankee following the Seychelles democrat to the quarter (6) SYDNEY
12 Adult sailor going west with a collection of maps (5) ATLAS
13 Condemn Oriental's love in act (9)PROSCRIBE
14 Most enclaves are set up with this type of bond (7)VALENCE
17 Shoot with hesitation at the criminal follower (7)STALKER
20 *Model of a lemur bone (9) MELBOURNE
22 *Letters from innkeeper Thomas (5) PERTH
25 Guide in retreat protecting some British sailors with rye grass (6)DARNEL
26 *Sulphur and barium dissolved in a pickling agent (8) BRISBANE
27 Worship forbidden by many a religion? (4) IDOL
28 One way to ride a horse (10)SIDESADDLE

Down
1 *Gear-cutting tool design (6) HOBART
2 Nasal sound from the Scandinavian's son moving up to the top (5) SNORE
3 Struggle with the lines about viral breakdown (7)RIVALRY
4 Dense lump containing two quarters (5-3) CLOSE-SET
5 Scottish ice-cream for an American turtle (6)SLIDER
6 Woman in an important business position heard the Scottish girl live in recital (5,3)QUEEN BEE
8 No bun in barbecuing arrangement for a type of skeletal structure (3,4)RIB CAGE
15 *Revolutionary component of an old telephone found submerged in a Welsh river (8) ADELAIDE
16 Nothing here may leave you in such a state (8)CLUELESS
18 Auditor's washing liquid on top of a couch for the late riser (3-4)LIE-ABED
19 Someone with a guess giving an answer to the New York company (7)ANYBODY
21 An embarrassing mistake by the Uruguay premier replacing a bracelet (6)BUNGLE
23 What stars do when the wife goes missing with a ring (6)TINKLE
24 Original key (5)FIRST

:clap::clap::clap: CWC fever syndrome!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Flying UFOs no doubt is prohibited (3,2,6)
9 On reflection, notice mostly clean money in India (6)
10 Pub to let drunk choke (6,2)
11 Fifth of Jhelum is covered in many a water lily (5)
12 Temptations kept in check for Rolls (7)
13 Trim, hack, lop, snip etc., less for some plants (8)
15 Vest vendor of Vadodara? (6)
16 Like an African nation or belonging to one (6)
18 Losing opener, kindly server spilled one cold drink (3,5)
20 Exercise a choice at odds with grand and vain person (7)
21 Piece of land round Egypt is available for hire (2,3)
22 My favourite insect remedy? (8)
23 Crowds seen around eastern holy river (6)
24 Fancy caterers at one government office (11)

Down
2 Commune ate, naturally sharing leftover (7)
3 Old foundation's beginning to crumble in a sanctuary (5)
4 Bachelor left amidst beautiful women stutters foolishly (7)
5 Complete lie not fine or OK to express (9)
6 Aquatic animal toy, one from Finland reportedly (7)
7 Bar insurer firm, comprehensive one-year corporation trading shares freely on stock exchange (6,7)
8 US retailer has customized bookbinding material (6,7)
14 Flag that is three-line, including chakra at the front and belonging to us (9)
17 Attending a broadcast put up simultaneously (2,1,4)
18 Selection of bickies, truly most awful (7)
19 City of Natal stormed by army (7)
21 Stag in the end snared by rank ferocious animal (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11067/article5941980.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Flying UFOs no doubt is prohibited (3,2,6)
9 On reflection, notice mostly clean money in India (6)
10 Pub to let drunk choke (6,2)
11 Fifth of Jhelum is covered in many a water lily (5)
12 Temptations kept in check for Rolls (7)LURCHES
13 Trim, hack, lop, snip etc., less for some plants (8)
15 Vest vendor of Vadodara? (6)
16 Like an African nation or belonging to one (6)
18 Losing opener, kindly server spilled one cold drink (3,5) ICE WATER
20 Exercise a choice at odds with grand and vain person (7)PEACOCK
21 Piece of land round Egypt is available for hire (2,3)
22 My favourite insect remedy? (8)
23 Crowds seen around eastern holy river (6)
24 Fancy caterers at one government office (11)

Down
2 Commune ate, naturally sharing leftover (7)
3 Old foundation's beginning to crumble in a sanctuary (5)
4 Bachelor left amidst beautiful women stutters foolishly (7) BABBLES
5 Complete lie not fine or OK to express (9) UTTERABLE
6 Aquatic animal toy, one from Finland reportedly (7)
7 Bar insurer firm, comprehensive one-year corporation trading shares freely on stock exchange (6,7)
8 US retailer has customized bookbinding material (6,7)
14 Flag that is three-line, including chakra at the front and belonging to us (9)
17 Attending a broadcast put up simultaneously (2,1,4)
18 Selection of bickies, truly most awful (7)
19 City of Natal stormed by army (7)
21 Stag in the end snared by rank ferocious animal (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Flying UFOs no doubt is prohibited (3,2,6) OUT OF BOUNDS
9 On reflection, notice mostly clean money in India (6) RUPEES
10 Pub to let drunk choke (6,2) BOTTLE UP
11 Fifth of Jhelum is covered in many a water lily (5)LOTUS
12 Temptations kept in check for Rolls (7)LURCHES
13 Trim, hack, lop, snip etc., less for some plants (8)
15 Vest vendor of Vadodara? (6) BANIAN
16 Like an African nation or belonging to one (6)
18 Losing opener, kindly server spilled one cold drink (3,5) ICE WATER
20 Exercise a choice at odds with grand and vain person (7)PEACOCK
21 Piece of land round Egypt is available for hire (2,3)
22 My favourite insect remedy? (8)
23 Crowds seen around eastern holy river (6)
24 Fancy caterers at one government office (11)

Down
2 Commune ate, naturally sharing leftover (7)
3 Old foundation's beginning to crumble in a sanctuary (5)
4 Bachelor left amidst beautiful women stutters foolishly (7) BABBLES
5 Complete lie not fine or OK to express (9) UTTERABLE
6 Aquatic animal toy, one from Finland reportedly (7)
7 Bar insurer firm, comprehensive one-year corporation trading shares freely on stock exchange (6,7)
8 US retailer has customized bookbinding material (6,7)
14 Flag that is three-line, including chakra at the front and belonging to us (9)
17 Attending a broadcast put up simultaneously (2,1,4)
18 Selection of bickies, truly most awful (7)
19 City of Natal stormed by army (7)
21 Stag in the end snared by rank ferocious animal (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Flying UFOs no doubt is prohibited (3,2,6) OUT OF BOUNDS
9 On reflection, notice mostly clean money in India (6) RUPEES
10 Pub to let drunk choke (6,2) BOTTLE UP
11 Fifth of Jhelum is covered in many a water lily (5)LOTUS
12 Temptations kept in check for Rolls (7)LURCHES
13 Trim, hack, lop, snip etc., less for some plants (8)
15 Vest vendor of Vadodara? (6) BANIAN
16 Like an African nation or belonging to one (6)
18 Losing opener, kindly server spilled one cold drink (3,5) ICE WATER
20 Exercise a choice at odds with grand and vain person (7)PEACOCK
21 Piece of land round Egypt is available for hire (2,3)TO LET
22 My favourite insect remedy? (8)
23 Crowds seen around eastern holy river (6)GANGES
24 Fancy caterers at one government office (11)

Down
2 Commune ate, naturally sharing leftover (7)
3 Old foundation's beginning to crumble in a sanctuary (5)
4 Bachelor left amidst beautiful women stutters foolishly (7) BABBLES
5 Complete lie not fine or OK to express (9) UTTERABLE
6 Aquatic animal toy, one from Finland reportedly (7)DOLPHIN
7 Bar insurer firm, comprehensive one-year corporation trading shares freely on stock exchange (6,7)
8 US retailer has customized bookbinding material (6,7)
14 Flag that is three-line, including chakra at the front and belonging to us (9)
17 Attending a broadcast put up simultaneously (2,1,4)
18 Selection of bickies, truly most awful (7)ICKIEST
19 City of Natal stormed by army (7)
21 Stag in the end snared by rank ferocious animal (5)TIGER

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Flying UFOs no doubt is prohibited (3,2,6) OUT OF BOUNDS
9 On reflection, notice mostly clean money in India (6) RUPEES
10 Pub to let drunk choke (6,2) BOTTLE UP
11 Fifth of Jhelum is covered in many a water lily (5)LOTUS
12 Temptations kept in check for Rolls (7)LURCHES
13 Trim, hack, lop, snip etc., less for some plants (8) ACONITES
15 Vest vendor of Vadodara? (6) BANIAN
16 Like an African nation or belonging to one (6) SOMALI
18 Losing opener, kindly server spilled one cold drink (3,5) ICE WATER
20 Exercise a choice at odds with grand and vain person (7)PEACOCK
21 Piece of land round Egypt is available for hire (2,3)TO LET
22 My favourite insect remedy? (8) ANTIDOTE
23 Crowds seen around eastern holy river (6)GANGES
24 Fancy caterers at one government office (11) SECRETARIAT

Down
2 Commune ate, naturally sharing leftover (7) UNEATEN
3 Old foundation's beginning to crumble in a sanctuary (5)
4 Bachelor left amidst beautiful women stutters foolishly (7) BABBLES
5 Complete lie not fine or OK to express (9) UTTERABLE
6 Aquatic animal toy, one from Finland reportedly (7)DOLPHIN
7 Bar insurer firm, comprehensive one-year corporation trading shares freely on stock exchange (6,7)
8 US retailer has customized bookbinding material (6,7)
14 Flag that is three-line, including chakra at the front and belonging to us (9)
17 Attending a broadcast put up simultaneously (2,1,4)
18 Selection of bickies, truly most awful (7)ICKIEST
19 City of Natal stormed by army (7)
21 Stag in the end snared by rank ferocious animal (5)TIGER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Flying UFOs no doubt is prohibited (3,2,6) OUT OF BOUNDS
9 On reflection, notice mostly clean money in India (6) RUPEES
10 Pub to let drunk choke (6,2) BOTTLE UP
11 Fifth of Jhelum is covered in many a water lily (5)LOTUS
12 Temptations kept in check for Rolls (7)LURCHES
13 Trim, hack, lop, snip etc., less for some plants (8) ACONITES
15 Vest vendor of Vadodara? (6) BANIAN
16 Like an African nation or belonging to one (6) SOMALI
18 Losing opener, kindly server spilled one cold drink (3,5) ICE WATER
20 Exercise a choice at odds with grand and vain person (7)PEACOCK
21 Piece of land round Egypt is available for hire (2,3)TO LET
22 My favourite insect remedy? (8) ANTIDOTE
23 Crowds seen around eastern holy river (6)GANGES
24 Fancy caterers at one government office (11) SECRETARIAT

Down
2 Commune ate, naturally sharing leftover (7) UNEATEN
3 Old foundation's beginning to crumble in a sanctuary (5)OASIS
4 Bachelor left amidst beautiful women stutters foolishly (7) BABBLES
5 Complete lie not fine or OK to express (9) UTTERABLE
6 Aquatic animal toy, one from Finland reportedly (7)DOLPHIN
7 Bar insurer firm, comprehensive one-year corporation trading shares freely on stock exchange (6,7)PUBLIC COMPANY
8 US retailer has customized bookbinding material (6,7)RUSSIA LEATHER
14 Flag that is three-line, including chakra at the front and belonging to us (9)TRICOLOUR
17 Attending a broadcast put up simultaneously (2,1,4)AT A TIME
18 Selection of bickies, truly most awful (7)ICKIEST
19 City of Natal stormed by army (7)ATLANTA
21 Stag in the end snared by rank ferocious animal (5)TIGER

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

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Private hospital situated in towering government building (4,4) TOWN HALL
9 Prays aloud for approval (6) PRAISE
10 Drop by old university (4) OMIT
11 Brief Christmastime speech gets embellishment? (10) DECORATION
12 Without pens average writer gets mad (6) WHACKO
14 Similar like some sofas or tete-a-tetes (2,1,4)
15 Damaging risks presently to mass irrigation technique (9,6)
18 Pick as an alternative retro style of dance music (7)
20 Testing spell of drought (3,3)
22 Couple of streets badly in a gridlock (10)
23 Dropping rupee set to rise (2,2)
24 Paternal relation of big businessman needing no introduction (6)
25 Figures out Mensa URL (8)

Down
1 Tie in a bunch (4)
2 Perhaps Diamond's music style (4,4)
3 Special district/area in a Greek city (6)
4 ICU layout's designed in a prudent way (10)
5 A Highlander's neckwear (5,3)
7 Politician stopping to express appreciation and enthusiasm (5)
8 Travelling folk come into a detachment (4,2,7)
13 Hostility from aircrewman in flight (7,3)
16 Standing before small tailless cat (8)
17 Mixture of certain coating for painter (4,4)
19 Sample disc missing in an appliance (6)
21 Periodically buys out all stock (5)
23 Tiger moth's a bug (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11162/article6307902.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Private hospital situated in towering government building (4,4) TOWN HALL
9 Prays aloud for approval (6) PRAISE
10 Drop by old university (4) OMIT
11 Brief Christmastime speech gets embellishment? (10) DECORATION
12 Without pens average writer gets mad (6) WHACKO
14 Similar like some sofas or tete-a-tetes (2,1,4)
15 Damaging risks presently to mass irrigation technique (9,6)
18 Pick as an alternative retro style of dance music (7)
20 Testing spell of drought (3,3)DRY RUN
22 Couple of streets badly in a gridlock (10)
23 Dropping rupee set to rise (2,2)
24 Paternal relation of big businessman needing no introduction (6)
25 Figures out Mensa URL (8)

Down
1 Tie in a bunch (4)KNOT
2 Perhaps Diamond's music style (4,4)
3 Special district/area in a Greek city (6)
4 ICU layout's designed in a prudent way (10)CAUTIOUSLY
5 A Highlander's neckwear (5,3)ASCOT TIE
7 Politician stopping to express appreciation and enthusiasm (5)OOMPH
8 Travelling folk come into a detachment (4,2,7)
13 Hostility from aircrewman in flight (7,3)
16 Standing before small tailless cat (8)
17 Mixture of certain coating for painter (4,4)
19 Sample disc missing in an appliance (6)
21 Periodically buys out all stock (5)
23 Tiger moth's a bug (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 Private hospital situated in towering government building (4,4) TOWN HALL
9 Prays aloud for approval (6) PRAISE
10 Drop by old university (4) OMIT
11 Brief Christmastime speech gets embellishment? (10) DECORATION
12 Without pens average writer gets mad (6) WHACKO
14 Similar like some sofas or tete-a-tetes (2,1,4) OF A SORT
15 Damaging risks presently to mass irrigation technique (9,6)
18 Pick as an alternative retro style of dance music (7)
20 Testing spell of drought (3,3) DRY RUN
22 Couple of streets badly in a gridlock (10) STANDSTILL
23 Dropping rupee set to rise (2,2)
24 Paternal relation of big businessman needing no introduction (6)
25 Figures out Mensa URL (8)

Down
1 Tie in a bunch (4)
2 Perhaps Diamond's music style (4,4)
3 Special district/area in a Greek city (6)
4 ICU layout's designed in a prudent way (10)
5 A Highlander's neckwear (5,3)
7 Politician stopping to express appreciation and enthusiasm (5)
8 Travelling folk come into a detachment (4,2,7)
13 Hostility from aircrewman in flight (7,3)
16 Standing before small tailless cat (8)
17 Mixture of certain coating for painter (4,4) SODA LIME
19 Sample disc missing in an appliance (6) TASTER
21 Periodically buys out all stock (5)
23 Tiger moth's a bug (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
6 Private hospital situated in towering government building (4,4) TOWN HALL
9 Prays aloud for approval (6) PRAISE
10 Drop by old university (4) OMIT
11 Brief Christmastime speech gets embellishment? (10) DECORATION
12 Without pens average writer gets mad (6) WHACKO
14 Similar like some sofas or tete-a-tetes (2,1,4) OF A SORT
15 Damaging risks presently to mass irrigation technique (9,6) SPRINKLER SYSTEM
18 Pick as an alternative retro style of dance music (7)
20 Testing spell of drought (3,3) DRY RUN
22 Couple of streets badly in a gridlock (10) STANDSTILL
23 Dropping rupee set to rise (2,2)
24 Paternal relation of big businessman needing no introduction (6)
25 Figures out Mensa URL (8)

Down
1 Tie in a bunch (4)
2 Perhaps Diamond's music style (4,4)
3 Special district/area in a Greek city (6)
4 ICU layout's designed in a prudent way (10) CAUTIOUSLY
5 A Highlander's neckwear (5,3)
7 Politician stopping to express appreciation and enthusiasm (5)
8 Travelling folk come into a detachment (4,2,7)
13 Hostility from aircrewman in flight (7,3) CRIMEAN WAR
16 Standing before small tailless cat (8)
17 Mixture of certain coating for painter (4,4) SODA LIME
19 Sample disc missing in an appliance (6) TASTER
21 Periodically buys out all stock (5) USUAL
23 Tiger moth's a bug (4) GERM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Private hospital situated in towering government building (4,4) TOWN HALL
9 Prays aloud for approval (6) PRAISE
10 Drop by old university (4) OMIT
11 Brief Christmastime speech gets embellishment? (10) DECORATION
12 Without pens average writer gets mad (6) WHACKO
14 Similar like some sofas or tete-a-tetes (2,1,4) OF A SORT
15 Damaging risks presently to mass irrigation technique (9,6) SPRINKLER SYSTEM
18 Pick as an alternative retro style of dance music (7)ELECTRO
20 Testing spell of drought (3,3) DRY RUN
22 Couple of streets badly in a gridlock (10) STANDSTILL
23 Dropping rupee set to rise (2,2)GO UP
24 Paternal relation of big businessman needing no introduction (6)AGNATE
25 Figures out Mensa URL (8)NUMERALS

Down
1 Tie in a bunch (4)KNOT
2 Perhaps Diamond's music style (4,4)HARD ROCK
3 Special district/area in a Greek city (6)
4 ICU layout's designed in a prudent way (10) CAUTIOUSLY
5 A Highlander's neckwear (5,3)ASCOT TIE
7 Politician stopping to express appreciation and enthusiasm (5)OOMPH
8 Travelling folk come into a detachment (4,2,7)LACK OF EMOTION
13 Hostility from aircrewman in flight (7,3) CRIMEAN WAR
16 Standing before small tailless cat (8)PRESTIGE
17 Mixture of certain coating for painter (4,4) SODA LIME
19 Sample disc missing in an appliance (6) TASTER
21 Periodically buys out all stock (5) USUAL
23 Tiger moth's a bug (4) GERM

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! (Sandhya and subsequently LV forgot to include my answers!)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Respiratory complaint in New Zealand got by adult inhaling pipe (9) INFLUENZA
6 Mack’s mate married Magwitch, maybe (5)
9 Shocking cover – ancient city featured inside (5)
10 Nocturnal animal found in mall, radio broadcast (9)
11 Cook Strait? P&O’s mistaken (4,5)
12 Stab leader leaving dive (5)
13 Pupils may be examined in this branch of medicine (13) OPTHALMOLOGY
16 British Government out of order, setting out to repress religious education (7,6) DOWNING STREET
19 Woman repelled by husband suggesting a dye (5)
20 Mum’s pie – he used a polite term (9)
22 Tries his cooking before wife produces a dish (5,4)
23 Fruit, old and turning bad (5)
24 Fire-raiser’s game? (5)
25 Home team in Italian city losing first three (9)

DOWN
1 The Italian applied sun oil to create a false impression (8)
2 To supply coat by noon is hard (7)
3 Indisposed subordinate, a British subject? (5,3,7) UNDER THE WEATHER
4 Antelope found in many a land (5)
5 Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)
6 Central square? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 A learner, one taken in by deceptive talk (7)
8 Relax having free gin at the end (6)
14 Queen’s favourite city? (9)
15 Trampled on top of everyone in headlong rush (8)
16 Dingy church in French port (7)
17 Rabble-rousing? Head of state ignored issue (7)
18 Very small person, quiet politician touring Rhode Island (6)
21 Prisoners of war describing ending of captivity in Welsh county (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2833/article7018591.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Respiratory complaint in New Zealand got by adult inhaling pipe (9) INFLUENZA
6 Mack’s mate married Magwitch, maybe (5)
9 Shocking cover – ancient city featured inside (5) LURID
10 Nocturnal animal found in mall, radio broadcast (9)
11 Cook Strait? P&O’s mistaken (4,5)
12 Stab leader leaving dive (5) LUNGE
13 Pupils may be examined in this branch of medicine (13) OPTHALMOLOGY
16 British Government out of order, setting out to repress religious education (7,6) DOWNING STREET
19 Woman repelled by husband suggesting a dye (5)
20 Mum’s pie – he used a polite term (9)
22 Tries his cooking before wife produces a dish (5,4) IRISH STEW
23 Fruit, old and turning bad (5)
24 Fire-raiser’s game? (5)
25 Home team in Italian city losing first three (9)

DOWN
1 The Italian applied sun oil to create a false impression (8) ILLUSION
2 To supply coat by noon is hard (7) FURNISH
3 Indisposed subordinate, a British subject? (5,3,7) UNDER THE WEATHER
4 Antelope found in many a land (5)
5 Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)
6 Central square? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 A learner, one taken in by deceptive talk (7)
8 Relax having free gin at the end (6)
14 Queen’s favourite city? (9)
15 Trampled on top of everyone in headlong rush (8)
16 Dingy church in French port (7)
17 Rabble-rousing? Head of state ignored issue (7)
18 Very small person, quiet politician touring Rhode Island (6)
21 Prisoners of war describing ending of captivity in Welsh county (5)

[Russellbew]

PP ma'am ,
Sorry :) Usually i check before posting my quota. Yesterday was a bit busy with Ugadi celebrations:)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Respiratory complaint in New Zealand got by adult inhaling pipe (9) INFLUENZA
6 Mack’s mate married Magwitch, maybe (5)
9 Shocking cover – ancient city featured inside (5) LURID
10 Nocturnal animal found in mall, radio broadcast (9)
11 Cook Strait? P&O’s mistaken (4,5)
12 Stab leader leaving dive (5) LUNGE
13 Pupils may be examined in this branch of medicine (13) OPTHALMOLOGY
16 British Government out of order, setting out to repress religious education (7,6) DOWNING STREET
19 Woman repelled by husband suggesting a dye (5)HENNA
20 Mum’s pie – he used a polite term (9)
22 Tries his cooking before wife produces a dish (5,4) IRISH STEW
23 Fruit, old and turning bad (5)
24 Fire-raiser’s game? (5)
25 Home team in Italian city losing first three (9) RESIDENCE

DOWN
1 The Italian applied sun oil to create a false impression (8) ILLUSION
2 To supply coat by noon is hard (7) FURNISH
3 Indisposed subordinate, a British subject? (5,3,7) UNDER THE WEATHER
4 Antelope found in many a land (5)
5 Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)
6 Central square? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 A learner, one taken in by deceptive talk (7) BALONEY
8 Relax having free gin at the end (6)
14 Queen’s favourite city? (9)
15 Trampled on top of everyone in headlong rush (8)
16 Dingy church in French port (7)
17 Rabble-rousing? Head of state ignored issue (7) EDITION
18 Very small person, quiet politician touring Rhode Island (6) SHRIMP
21 Prisoners of war describing ending of captivity in Welsh county (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

PP ma'am ,
Sorry :) Usually i check before posting my quota. Yesterday was a bit busy with Ugadi celebrations:)
It is OK, LV!

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Respiratory complaint in New Zealand got by adult inhaling pipe (9) INFLUENZA
6 Mack’s mate married Magwitch, maybe (5)
9 Shocking cover – ancient city featured inside (5) LURID
10 Nocturnal animal found in mall, radio broadcast (9)ARMADILLO
11 Cook Strait? P&O’s mistaken (4,5)
12 Stab leader leaving dive (5) LUNGE
13 Pupils may be examined in this branch of medicine (13) OPHTHALMOLOGY
16 British Government out of order, setting out to repress religious education (7,6) DOWNING STREET
19 Woman repelled by husband suggesting a dye (5)HENNA
20 Mum’s pie – he used a polite term (9)EUPHEMISM
22 Tries his cooking before wife produces a dish (5,4) IRISH STEW
23 Fruit, old and turning bad (5)OLIVE
24 Fire-raiser’s game? (5)POKER
25 Home team in Italian city losing first three (9) RESIDENCE

DOWN
1 The Italian applied sun oil to create a false impression (8) ILLUSION
2 To supply coat by noon is hard (7) FURNISH
3 Indisposed subordinate, a British subject? (5,3,7) UNDER THE WEATHER
4 Antelope found in many a land (5)
5 Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)
6 Central square? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 A learner, one taken in by deceptive talk (7) BALONEY
8 Relax having free gin at the end (6)
14 Queen’s favourite city? (9)
15 Trampled on top of everyone in headlong rush (8)STAMPEDE
16 Dingy church in French port (7)
17 Rabble-rousing? Head of state ignored issue (7) EDITION
18 Very small person, quiet politician touring Rhode Island (6) SHRIMP
21 Prisoners of war describing ending of captivity in Welsh county (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Respiratory complaint in New Zealand got by adult inhaling pipe (9) INFLUENZA
6 Mack’s mate married Magwitch, maybe (5)MABEL
9 Shocking cover – ancient city featured inside (5) LURID
10 Nocturnal animal found in mall, radio broadcast (9)ARMADILLO
11 Cook Strait? P&O’s mistaken (4,5)SPIT ROAST
12 Stab leader leaving dive (5) LUNGE
13 Pupils may be examined in this branch of medicine (13) OPHTHALMOLOGY
16 British Government out of order, setting out to repress religious education (7,6) DOWNING STREET
19 Woman repelled by husband suggesting a dye (5)HENNA
20 Mum’s pie – he used a polite term (9)EUPHEMISM
22 Tries his cooking before wife produces a dish (5,4) IRISH STEW
23 Fruit, old and turning bad (5)OLIVE
24 Fire-raiser’s game? (5)POKER
25 Home team in Italian city losing first three (9) RESIDENCE

DOWN
1 The Italian applied sun oil to create a false impression (8) ILLUSION
2 To supply coat by noon is hard (7) FURNISH
3 Indisposed subordinate, a British subject? (5,3,7) UNDER THE WEATHER
4 Antelope found in many a land (5)NYALA
5 Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)ARMSTRONG
6 Central square? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 A learner, one taken in by deceptive talk (7) BALONEY
8 Relax having free gin at the end (6)LOOSEN
14 Queen’s favourite city? (9)LEICESTER
15 Trampled on top of everyone in headlong rush (8)STAMPEDE
16 Dingy church in French port (7)DUNKIRK
17 Rabble-rousing? Head of state ignored issue (7) EDITION
18 Very small person, quiet politician touring Rhode Island (6) SHRIMP
21 Prisoners of war describing ending of captivity in Welsh county (5)POWYS

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Moving to Algiers when they offer something to drink (8,5) WATERING HOLES
10 Some prefer Michael to Enrico, perhaps (5) FERMI
11 Tough on Scotsman — no letter came back (9) DRACONIAN
12 Come from Nigeria to represent (9) ORIGINATE
13 It turns as servomotor moves — moves away (5)
14 Before I got it he was in retreat (7)
16 Entering difficult, resigns (7)
18 Place outside Indian city revisited, will keep mobs away (4,3)
20 Next holy book released is enough for illustration (7)
22 Bad write-ups no use to the fool (5)
24 Extremely mischievous of the French, to sneak through the gate (9)
26 End of a British prime minister's retirement — make it an extended retirement (9)
27 An advantage once more (5)
28 GATT is clearly designed keeping one's interest in mind (13)

Down
2 Cockney's crack about travel enterprise (7)
3 Evoking the prophet by quoting (9)
4 Do you find I am covering the country? (5)
5 Gossip is a crime in given difficult circumstances (9)
6 Quality that's old and joyless (5)
7 Letter written with ease, holding unloaded gun (7)
8 A place gets another offer to plant trees (13) AFFORESTATION
9 Reflecting on the army — suspending operations without checking (13)
15 Wheels turned before, but in some other place (9)
17 Note presence in an island, in the manner of a country (9)
19 Food complaint? interchange two characters (7)
21 Pressure on a damaged liver will persist (7)
23 Something to eat — not before one (5)
25 Island's partly unpredictable (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11349/article7018638.ece?widget-art=four-rel

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Moving to Algiers when they offer something to drink (8,5) WATERING HOLES
10 Some prefer Michael to Enrico, perhaps (5) FERMI
11 Tough on Scotsman — no letter came back (9) DRACONIAN
12 Come from Nigeria to represent (9) ORIGINATE
13 It turns as servomotor moves — moves away (5)
14 Before I got it he was in retreat (7)
16 Entering difficult, resigns (7)
18 Place outside Indian city revisited, will keep mobs away (4,3)
20 Next holy book released is enough for illustration (7) EXAMPLE
22 Bad write-ups no use to the fool (5)
24 Extremely mischievous of the French, to sneak through the gate (9)WICKEDEST
26 End of a British prime minister's retirement — make it an extended retirement (9) OVERSLEEP
27 An advantage once more (5)
28 GATT is clearly designed keeping one's interest in mind (13)

Down
2 Cockney's crack about travel enterprise (7)
3 Evoking the prophet by quoting (9)
4 Do you find I am covering the country? (5)
5 Gossip is a crime in given difficult circumstances (9)
6 Quality that's old and joyless (5)
7 Letter written with ease, holding unloaded gun (7)
8 A place gets another offer to plant trees (13) AFFORESTATION
9 Reflecting on the army — suspending operations without checking (13) INTROSPECTING
15 Wheels turned before, but in some other place (9)
17 Note presence in an island, in the manner of a country (9)GUATEMALA
19 Food complaint? interchange two characters (7)
21 Pressure on a damaged liver will persist (7)
23 Something to eat — not before one (5)
25 Island's partly unpredictable (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Moving to Algiers when they offer something to drink (8,5) WATERING HOLES
10 Some prefer Michael to Enrico, perhaps (5) FERMI
11 Tough on Scotsman — no letter came back (9) DRACONIAN
12 Come from Nigeria to represent (9) ORIGINATE
13 It turns as servomotor moves — moves away (5)
14 Before I got it he was in retreat (7)
16 Entering difficult, resigns (7)
18 Place outside Indian city revisited, will keep mobs away (4,3)
20 Next holy book released is enough for illustration (7)EXAMPLE
22 Bad write-ups no use to the fool (5)
24 Extremely mischievous of the French, to sneak through the gate (9)WICKEDEST
26 End of a British prime minister's retirement — make it an extended retirement (9)OVERSLEEP
27 An advantage once more (5)AGAIN
28 GATT is clearly designed keeping one's interest in mind (13)

Down
2 Cockney's crack about travel enterprise (7)
3 Evoking the prophet by quoting (9)
4 Do you find I am covering the country? (5)INDIA
5 Gossip is a crime in given difficult circumstances (9)
6 Quality that's old and joyless (5)ODOUR
7 Letter written with ease, holding unloaded gun (7)EPISTLE
8 A place gets another offer to plant trees (13) AFFORESTATION
9 Reflecting on the army — suspending operations without checking (13)INTROSPECTING
15 Wheels turned before, but in some other place (9)ELSEWHERE
17 Note presence in an island, in the manner of a country (9)GUATEMALA
19 Food complaint? interchange two characters (7)
21 Pressure on a damaged liver will persist (7)
23 Something to eat — not before one (5)
25 Island's partly unpredictable (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Moving to Algiers when they offer something to drink (8,5) WATERING HOLES
10 Some prefer Michael to Enrico, perhaps (5) FERMI
11 Tough on Scotsman — no letter came back (9) DRACONIAN
12 Come from Nigeria to represent (9) ORIGINATE
13 It turns as servomotor moves — moves away (5) ROTOR
14 Before I got it he was in retreat (7)
16 Entering difficult, resigns (7)
18 Place outside Indian city revisited, will keep mobs away (4,3) TEAR,GAS
20 Next holy book released is enough for illustration (7)EXAMPLE
22 Bad write-ups no use to the fool (5)
24 Extremely mischievous of the French, to sneak through the gate (9)WICKEDEST
26 End of a British prime minister's retirement — make it an extended retirement (9)OVERSLEEP
27 An advantage once more (5)AGAIN
28 GATT is clearly designed keeping one's interest in mind (13) STRATEGICALLY

Down
2 Cockney's crack about travel enterprise (7)
3 Evoking the prophet by quoting (9)
4 Do you find I am covering the country? (5)INDIA
5 Gossip is a crime in given difficult circumstances (9)
6 Quality that's old and joyless (5)ODOUR
7 Letter written with ease, holding unloaded gun (7)EPISTLE
8 A place gets another offer to plant trees (13) AFFORESTATION
9 Reflecting on the army — suspending operations without checking (13)INTROSPECTING
15 Wheels turned before, but in some other place (9)ELSEWHERE
17 Note presence in an island, in the manner of a country (9)GUATEMALA
19 Food complaint? interchange two characters (7) ALIMENT
21 Pressure on a damaged liver will persist (7)
23 Something to eat — not before one (5) PASTA
25 Island's partly unpredictable (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Moving to Algiers when they offer something to drink (8,5) WATERING HOLES
10 Some prefer Michael to Enrico, perhaps (5) FERMI
11 Tough on Scotsman — no letter came back (9) DRACONIAN
12 Come from Nigeria to represent (9) ORIGINATE
13 It turns as servomotor moves — moves away (5) ROTOR
14 Before I got it he was in retreat (7)EREMITE
16 Entering difficult, resigns (7)INGRESS
18 Place outside Indian city revisited, will keep mobs away (4,3) TEAR,GAS
20 Next holy book released is enough for illustration (7)EXAMPLE
22 Bad write-ups no use to the fool (5)TWIRP
24 Extremely mischievous of the French, to sneak through the gate (9)WICKEDEST
26 End of a British prime minister's retirement — make it an extended retirement (9)OVERSLEEP
27 An advantage once more (5)AGAIN
28 GATT is clearly designed keeping one's interest in mind (13) STRATEGICALLY

Down
2 Cockney's crack about travel enterprise (7)AIRLINE
3 Evoking the prophet by quoting (9)ELICITING
4 Do you find I am covering the country? (5)INDIA
5 Gossip is a crime in given difficult circumstances (9)GRAPEVINE
6 Quality that's old and joyless (5)ODOUR
7 Letter written with ease, holding unloaded gun (7)EPISTLE
8 A place gets another offer to plant trees (13) AFFORESTATION
9 Reflecting on the army — suspending operations without checking (13)INTROSPECTING
15 Wheels turned before, but in some other place (9)ELSEWHERE
17 Note presence in an island, in the manner of a country (9)GUATEMALA
19 Food complaint? interchange two characters (7) ALIMENT
21 Pressure on a damaged liver will persist (7)PREVAIL
23 Something to eat — not before one (5) PASTA
25 Island's partly unpredictable (5)CAPRI

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

[deepakgita]

Across
6 A group of people were thrown out, reportedly (5)
7 One way to move a pawn broker's merciless heart (8)
10 He doesn't believe in what he is teaching (7)
11 Sped away bearing a sense of hopelessness (7)
12 She wails — stop her, sweetheart (7)
13 Wine gets rid of a weapon (7)
14 Kill couple of animals at home and eat, perhaps (11)
19 Caught under the vehicle is the animal's body (7)
21 I'd allow shifting when one's sick (4,3)
23 Oxygen supply off — it restricts breathing (7)
25 Enthusiast signals shooting (7)
26 Dislike one side of the story (8)
27 From fine leg you hear a lament (5)

Down
1 Next, in the continent there will be energy deficiency (8) ASTHENIA
2 Heartless female with this strange charm (6) FETISH
3 Supports doubtful for locks (10) BUTTRESSES
4 To discover, first investigate — never dismiss initially (4) FIND
5 Part will go away with copyright (6) CLEAVE
6 Keen to collect two blood groups — not happy (6)
8 Religious school where you once faced god (7)
9 Capital said to create friction (5)
13 Fall on the way, receive intensive care in Chennai (10)
15 Run away to second home-on-wheels (7)
16 Self-deception not often used if overshadowed (8)
17 In San Francisco people have some leeway (5)
18 First question before we try out keyboard (6)
20 Ease middlemen out and go through it again (6)
22 Pictures of one playing games (6)
24 Killer has no hesitation to snatch (4)

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

[Russellbew]

Across
6 A group of people were thrown out, reportedly (5)
7 One way to move a pawn broker's merciless heart (8)
10 He doesn't believe in what he is teaching (7)
11 Sped away bearing a sense of hopelessness (7)
12 She wails — stop her, sweetheart (7)
13 Wine gets rid of a weapon (7)
14 Kill couple of animals at home and eat, perhaps (11)
19 Caught under the vehicle is the animal's body (7) CARCASS
21 I'd allow shifting when one's sick (4,3) LAID LOW
23 Oxygen supply off — it restricts breathing (7)
25 Enthusiast signals shooting (7)
26 Dislike one side of the story (8)
27 From fine leg you hear a lament (5) ELEGY

Down
1 Next, in the continent there will be energy deficiency (8) ASTHENIA
2 Heartless female with this strange charm (6) FETISH
3 Supports doubtful for locks (10) BUTTRESSES
4 To discover, first investigate — never dismiss initially (4) FIND
5 Part will go away with copyright (6) CLEAVE
6 Keen to collect two blood groups — not happy (6)
8 Religious school where you once faced god (7)
9 Capital said to create friction (5)
13 Fall on the way, receive intensive care in Chennai (10)
15 Run away to second home-on-wheels (7)
16 Self-deception not often used if overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 In San Francisco people have some leeway (5)
18 First question before we try out keyboard (6)
20 Ease middlemen out and go through it again (6)
22 Pictures of one playing games (6) IMAGES
24 Killer has no hesitation to snatch (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 A group of people were thrown out, reportedly (5)CASTE
7 One way to move a pawn broker's merciless heart (8)
10 He doesn't believe in what he is teaching (7)ATHEIST
11 Sped away bearing a sense of hopelessness (7)DESPAIR
12 She wails — stop her, sweetheart (7)
13 Wine gets rid of a weapon (7)
14 Kill couple of animals at home and eat, perhaps (11)
19 Caught under the vehicle is the animal's body (7) CARCASS
21 I'd allow shifting when one's sick (4,3) LAID LOW
23 Oxygen supply off — it restricts breathing (7)
25 Enthusiast signals shooting (7)
26 Dislike one side of the story (8)AVERSION
27 From fine leg you hear a lament (5) ELEGY

Down
1 Next, in the continent there will be energy deficiency (8) ASTHENIA
2 Heartless female with this strange charm (6) FETISH
3 Supports doubtful for locks (10) BUTTRESSES
4 To discover, first investigate — never dismiss initially (4) FIND
5 Part will go away with copyright (6) CLEAVE
6 Keen to collect two blood groups — not happy (6)
8 Religious school where you once faced god (7)
9 Capital said to create friction (5)
13 Fall on the way, receive intensive care in Chennai (10)
15 Run away to second home-on-wheels (7)
16 Self-deception not often used if overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 In San Francisco people have some leeway (5)
18 First question before we try out keyboard (6)
20 Ease middlemen out and go through it again (6)RELIVE
22 Pictures of one playing games (6) IMAGES
24 Killer has no hesitation to snatch (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 A group of people were thrown out, reportedly (5)CASTE
7 One way to move a pawn broker's merciless heart (8)UNICYCLE
10 He doesn't believe in what he is teaching (7)ATHEIST
11 Sped away bearing a sense of hopelessness (7)DESPAIR
12 She wails — stop her, sweetheart (7)BANSHEE
13 Wine gets rid of a weapon (7)TRIDENT
14 Kill couple of animals at home and eat, perhaps (11)ASSASSINATE
19 Caught under the vehicle is the animal's body (7) CARCASS
21 I'd allow shifting when one's sick (4,3) LAID LOW
23 Oxygen supply off — it restricts breathing (7)POLYPUS
25 Enthusiast signals shooting (7)CLAPPER
26 Dislike one side of the story (8)AVERSION
27 From fine leg you hear a lament (5) ELEGY

Down
1 Next, in the continent there will be energy deficiency (8) ASTHENIA
2 Heartless female with this strange charm (6) FETISH
3 Supports doubtful for locks (10) BUTTRESSES
4 To discover, first investigate — never dismiss initially (4) FIND
5 Part will go away with copyright (6) CLEAVE
6 Keen to collect two blood groups — not happy (6)CRABBY
8 Religious school where you once faced god (7)YESHIVA
9 Capital said to create friction (5)GRATE
13 Fall on the way, receive intensive care in Chennai (10)TRIPLICANE
15 Run away to second home-on-wheels (7)SCAMPER
16 Self-deception not often used if overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 In San Francisco people have some leeway (5)SCOPE
18 First question before we try out keyboard (6)QWERTY
20 Ease middlemen out and go through it again (6)RELIVE
22 Pictures of one playing games (6) IMAGES
24 Killer has no hesitation to snatch (4)SNIP

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Loads every inch, gets paid on unloading (4,2,8) CASH ON DELIVERY
10 Boy’s riding it — brought back on waves (5) TIDAL
11 Country forced Iranian subject (9) UKRAINIAN
12 He chooses self, sect and story, essentially (7) ELECTOR
13 Ed's back while his church's split open (7) DEHISCE
14 Score may upset some in cricket, initially (5)
16 Confiscator, not of spurious drugs (9)
19 Seen from a building, he enters his lodge (9)
20 Said to have despatched to Cologne (5)
22 Starts with you climbing on top of tree (4,3)
25 Drifter gets through with hand out, lacking interest (7)
27 He is on the move, say by rail carrying money (9)
28 Opening batsman gets out of game with top edge (5)
29 A promising venture — will become lean before becoming sturdy (6,8)

Down
2 He gets the message to co-opt others restricted by church (9)
3 Fancy hotel serf (5)
4 In true fashion raised an issue — but they are so small (9)
5 Engineer debarred, not bad — but made a mistake (5)
6 Doctor follows Paddy on board — finds some marine growth (5,4)
7 Stories with spice, perhaps (5)
8 Any problem to solicit from South Americans? (7)
9 Flower for dance master (6)
15 Has the ability to vie for a contract (9)
17 Made over to Denver with a drunk (9)
18 It's said that I malign a subject (9)
19 Fellow's a shade subservient (7)
21 Called the bird in front (6)
23 Business climate in the Capital (5)
24 Maximise — kinky sex banned in city (5)
26 Commence drilling with rigs — building gets ready (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11194/article6422518.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Loads every inch, gets paid on unloading (4,2,8) CASH ON DELIVERY
10 Boy’s riding it — brought back on waves (5) TIDAL
11 Country forced Iranian subject (9) UKRAINIAN
12 He chooses self, sect and story, essentially (7) ELECTOR
13 Ed's back while his church's split open (7) DEHISCE
14 Score may upset some in cricket, initially (5)
16 Confiscator, not of spurious drugs (9)
19 Seen from a building, he enters his lodge (9)
20 Said to have despatched to Cologne (5)SCENT
22 Starts with you climbing on top of tree (4,3)
25 Drifter gets through with hand out, lacking interest (7)
27 He is on the move, say by rail carrying money (9)
28 Opening batsman gets out of game with top edge (5)
29 A promising venture — will become lean before becoming sturdy (6,8)

Down
2 He gets the message to co-opt others restricted by church (9)
3 Fancy hotel serf (5)HELOT
4 In true fashion raised an issue — but they are so small (9)
5 Engineer debarred, not bad — but made a mistake (5)ERRED
6 Doctor follows Paddy on board — finds some marine growth (5,4)
7 Stories with spice, perhaps (5)EPICS
8 Any problem to solicit from South Americans? (7)YANKEES
9 Flower for dance master (6)
15 Has the ability to vie for a contract (9)
17 Made over to Denver with a drunk (9)
18 It's said that I malign a subject (9)
19 Fellow's a shade subservient (7)
21 Called the bird in front (6)
23 Business climate in the Capital (5)
24 Maximise — kinky sex banned in city (5)
26 Commence drilling with rigs — building gets ready (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Loads every inch, gets paid on unloading (4,2,8) CASH ON DELIVERY
10 Boy’s riding it — brought back on waves (5) TIDAL
11 Country forced Iranian subject (9) UKRAINIAN
12 He chooses self, sect and story, essentially (7) ELECTOR
13 Ed's back while his church's split open (7) DEHISCE
14 Score may upset some in cricket, initially (5) MUSIC
16 Confiscator, not of spurious drugs (9) NARCOTICS
19 Seen from a building, he enters his lodge (9)
20 Said to have despatched to Cologne (5)SCENT
22 Starts with you climbing on top of tree (4,3)
25 Drifter gets through with hand out, lacking interest (7)
27 He is on the move, say by rail carrying money (9)
28 Opening batsman gets out of game with top edge (5)
29 A promising venture — will become lean before becoming sturdy (6,8) GROWTH INDUSTRY

Down
2 He gets the message to co-opt others restricted by church (9)
3 Fancy hotel serf (5)HELOT
4 In true fashion raised an issue — but they are so small (9)
5 Engineer debarred, not bad — but made a mistake (5)ERRED
6 Doctor follows Paddy on board — finds some marine growth (5,4)
7 Stories with spice, perhaps (5)EPICS
8 Any problem to solicit from South Americans? (7)YANKEES
9 Flower for dance master (6) STREAM
15 Has the ability to vie for a contract (9) COMPETENT
17 Made over to Denver with a drunk (9)
18 It's said that I malign a subject (9)
19 Fellow's a shade subservient (7)
21 Called the bird in front (6)
23 Business climate in the Capital (5)
24 Maximise — kinky sex banned in city (5)
26 Commence drilling with rigs — building gets ready (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Loads every inch, gets paid on unloading (4,2,8) CASH ON DELIVERY
10 Boy’s riding it — brought back on waves (5) TIDAL
11 Country forced Iranian subject (9) UKRAINIAN
12 He chooses self, sect and story, essentially (7) ELECTOR
13 Ed's back while his church's split open (7) DEHISCE
14 Score may upset some in cricket, initially (5) MUSIC
16 Confiscator, not of spurious drugs (9) NARCOTICS
19 Seen from a building, he enters his lodge (9)FREEMASON
20 Said to have despatched to Cologne (5)SCENT
22 Starts with you climbing on top of tree (4,3)WYCH ELM
25 Drifter gets through with hand out, lacking interest (7)VAGRANT
27 He is on the move, say by rail carrying money (9)ITINERANT
28 Opening batsman gets out of game with top edge (5)RIDGE
29 A promising venture — will become lean before becoming sturdy (6,8) GROWTH INDUSTRY

Down
2 He gets the message to co-opt others restricted by church (9)ADDRESSEE
3 Fancy hotel serf (5)HELOT
4 In true fashion raised an issue — but they are so small (9)NEUTRINOS
5 Engineer debarred, not bad — but made a mistake (5)ERRED
6 Doctor follows Paddy on board — finds some marine growth (5,4)IRISH MOSS
7 Stories with spice, perhaps (5)EPICS
8 Any problem to solicit from South Americans? (7)YANKEES
9 Flower for dance master (6) STREAM
15 Has the ability to vie for a contract (9) COMPETENT
17 Made over to Denver with a drunk (9)RENOVATED
18 It's said that I malign a subject (9)ICELANDER
19 Fellow's a shade subservient (7)FAWNING
21 Called the bird in front (6)TITLED
23 Business climate in the Capital (5)CAIRO
24 Maximise — kinky sex banned in city (5)MIAMI
26 Commence drilling with rigs — building gets ready (5)GIRDS

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Running back and forth, finding organ to transplant (5,3,6) TOING AND FROING
10 Antibody is said to be staying dormant for a longer time (5)
11 Hesitate to move out, with internal injury (9) VACILLATE
12 Weight may be questionable — obese kept out (7) QUINTAL
13 Painful to go through — not rejecting a hypothetical particle (7) TACHYON
14 Headless people do make laws (5) ENACT
16 Took back writing in a rush (9)
19 Minister's extremely critical on work done, surprising many (9)
20 Henry for the first time will bother to hang around (5)
22 John the Baptist recalled some of those who knelt so patiently (7)
25 Three perfect scores — so, Tamil Nadu has good relations with other states (7)
27 For breaking into a niche, recycle (9)
28 Fungus in loose soil (5)
29 Maybe done in latrines, not where people live (3-11)

Down
2 Cussed river, home is inland (9)
3 Put up joint composition (5)
4 Loved drama production as a duty (2,7)
5 Money once paid to teach, essentially (5)
6 Cruel perhaps to rag heartlessly, when one's unwilling (9)
7 Land spread evenly across rift valley (5)
8 Inclined to follow the girl, is what one gathered (7)
9 Told to shoot the gang (6)
15 Drunk guy definitely can't walk over it (9)
17 Trumpet over church and state (9)
18 A web master's end product — a natural design (9)
19 Annoyance when drinks are laced with a drop of rum (7)
21 Returns and surrenders (6)
23 Alternative to needle plant (5)
24 Gum trees — a prophet collected them (5)
26 Lure by rhythm — makes a difference in the end (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11351/article7024324.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Running back and forth, finding organ to transplant (5,3,6) TOING AND FROING
10 Antibody is said to be staying dormant for a longer time (5)
11 Hesitate to move out, with internal injury (9) VACILLATE
12 Weight may be questionable — obese kept out (7) QUINTAL
13 Painful to go through — not rejecting a hypothetical particle (7) TACHYON
14 Headless people do make laws (5) ENACT
16 Took back writing in a rush (9)RETRACTED
19 Minister's extremely critical on work done, surprising many (9)CLERGYMAN
20 Henry for the first time will bother to hang around (5)
22 John the Baptist recalled some of those who knelt so patiently (7)
25 Three perfect scores — so, Tamil Nadu has good relations with other states (7)
27 For breaking into a niche, recycle (9)
28 Fungus in loose soil (5)
29 Maybe done in latrines, not where people live (3-11)

Down
2 Cussed river, home is inland (9)
3 Put up joint composition (5)
4 Loved drama production as a duty (2,7)
5 Money once paid to teach, essentially (5)
6 Cruel perhaps to rag heartlessly, when one's unwilling (9)
7 Land spread evenly across rift valley (5)
8 Inclined to follow the girl, is what one gathered (7)
9 Told to shoot the gang (6)
15 Drunk guy definitely can't walk over it (9) TIGHTROPE
17 Trumpet over church and state (9) TENNESSEE
18 A web master's end product — a natural design (9) TARANTULA
19 Annoyance when drinks are laced with a drop of rum (7)
21 Returns and surrenders (6)
23 Alternative to needle plant (5)
24 Gum trees — a prophet collected them (5)
26 Lure by rhythm — makes a difference in the end (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Running back and forth, finding organ to transplant (5,3,6) TOING AND FROING
10 Antibody is said to be staying dormant for a longer time (5)
11 Hesitate to move out, with internal injury (9) VACILLATE
12 Weight may be questionable — obese kept out (7) QUINTAL
13 Painful to go through — not rejecting a hypothetical particle (7) TACHYON
14 Headless people do make laws (5) ENACT
16 Took back writing in a rush (9)RETRACTED
19 Minister's extremely critical on work done, surprising many (9)CLERGYMAN
20 Henry for the first time will bother to hang around (5)TARRY
22 John the Baptist recalled some of those who knelt so patiently (7)APOSTLE
25 Three perfect scores — so, Tamil Nadu has good relations with other states (7)
27 For breaking into a niche, recycle (9)
28 Fungus in loose soil (5)MOULD
29 Maybe done in latrines, not where people live (3-11)

Down
2 Cussed river, home is inland (9)
3 Put up joint composition (5)
4 Loved drama production as a duty (2,7)
5 Money once paid to teach, essentially (5)DUCAT
6 Cruel perhaps to rag heartlessly, when one's unwilling (9)
7 Land spread evenly across rift valley (5)ITALY
8 Inclined to follow the girl, is what one gathered (7)
9 Told to shoot the gang (6)
15 Drunk guy definitely can't walk over it (9) TIGHTROPE
17 Trumpet over church and state (9) TENNESSEE
18 A web master's end product — a natural design (9) TARANTULA
19 Annoyance when drinks are laced with a drop of rum (7)
21 Returns and surrenders (6)
23 Alternative to needle plant (5)
24 Gum trees — a prophet collected them (5)
26 Lure by rhythm — makes a difference in the end (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Running back and forth, finding organ to transplant (5,3,6) TOING AND FROING
10 Antibody is said to be staying dormant for a longer time (5)
11 Hesitate to move out, with internal injury (9) VACILLATE
12 Weight may be questionable — obese kept out (7) QUINTAL
13 Painful to go through — not rejecting a hypothetical particle (7) TACHYON
14 Headless people do make laws (5) ENACT
16 Took back writing in a rush (9)RETRACTED
19 Minister's extremely critical on work done, surprising many (9)CLERGYMAN
20 Henry for the first time will bother to hang around (5)TARRY
22 John the Baptist recalled some of those who knelt so patiently (7)APOSTLE
25 Three perfect scores — so, Tamil Nadu has good relations with other states (7) ENTENTE
27 For breaking into a niche, recycle (9) REPROCESS
28 Fungus in loose soil (5)MOULD
29 Maybe done in latrines, not where people live (3-11) NON-RESIDENTIAL

Down
2 Cussed river, home is inland (9)
3 Put up joint composition (5) NONET
4 Loved drama production as a duty (2,7)
5 Money once paid to teach, essentially (5)DUCAT
6 Cruel perhaps to rag heartlessly, when one's unwilling (9)
7 Land spread evenly across rift valley (5)ITALY
8 Inclined to follow the girl, is what one gathered (7)
9 Told to shoot the gang (6)
15 Drunk guy definitely can't walk over it (9) TIGHTROPE
17 Trumpet over church and state (9) TENNESSEE
18 A web master's end product — a natural design (9) TARANTULA
19 Annoyance when drinks are laced with a drop of rum (7)
21 Returns and surrenders (6) YIELDS
23 Alternative to needle plant (5)
24 Gum trees — a prophet collected them (5)
26 Lure by rhythm — makes a difference in the end (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8)
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3)
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8)
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6)
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8)
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11353/article7035351.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8) ASSASSIN
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3) TIGER CAT
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8) CRYSTALS
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6) TUNNEL
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8) AUTOCRAT
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)PATTERNS
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)MARBLE
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)WATT
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8) ASSASSIN
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3) TIGER CAT
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8) CRYSTALS
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)SLEEPER
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6) TUNNEL
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)ON TRACK
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8) AUTOCRAT
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)SENATE
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)SCOT FREE
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)EDGING
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)TUCK SHOP
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)PATTERNS
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)MARBLE
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)RAIL
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)TREADMILLS
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)CREPUSCULE
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)WATT
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)ALBION
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8) ASSASSIN
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3) TIGER CAT
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)IDEATE
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8) CRYSTALS
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)TICKET

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)SLEEPER
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)NIGHT-TIME
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6) TUNNEL
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)CHUG
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)TAKE ARMS
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)REHAB
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)EXPRESS
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)ON TRACK
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)BALLAST
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)LONE SHARK
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8) AUTOCRAT
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

:clap::clap::clap: An excellent railway puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3)
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9)
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9)
7 Brown! Try and dance (5)
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9)
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9)
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5)
24 Country in main diagram (5)
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5)
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11139/article6218874.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3) ONE-ON-ONE
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9) REARGUARD
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9) INAMORATO
7 Brown! Try and dance (5)
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9) RESPECTER
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9) SPIDERMAN
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5)
24 Country in main diagram (5)
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5)
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3) ONE-ON-ONE
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9) REARGUARD
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9) INAMORATO
7 Brown! Try and dance (5) TANGO
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9) RESPECTER
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9) SPIDERMAN
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5) ROMEO
24 Country in main diagram (5) INDIA
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5) AMASS
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4) XRAYS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)AIRSHIPS
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)VICTOR
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3) ONE-ON-ONE
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)BRAVO
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)PERMANENT
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)REDHEADED
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9) REARGUARD
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9) INAMORATO
7 Brown! Try and dance (5) TANGO
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9) RESPECTER
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9) SPIDERMAN
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5) ROMEO
24 Country in main diagram (5) INDIA
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5) AMASS
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4) XRAYS

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Living quarters round a royal residence (6) PALACE
4 Musician having grand spot close to microphone in pub (8) BAGPIPER
10 Playwright’s role hasn’t changed (9) ROSENTHAL
11 Raccoon-like animal in Japan, dangerous (5) PANDA
12 A toasted sandwich and rice our mosque unexpectedly produced around noon (6-8) CROQUE-MONSIEUR
14 Conservative entering draw for money (5)
16 Sponsor of daughter university rejected, surprisingly (9)
17 Hotly pursuing filly, run unwisely having caught cold (2,4,3)
19 Sprinkle right into casserole (5)
20 Use this when driving off at first? (4-4,6)
23 Loaded in large Yemeni port (5)
24 Troubled by brief that’s limited (9)
25 Aide-memoire concerning bodyguard (8)
26 Terrible rage after child makes accusation (6)

Down
1 Seen from 13, perhaps, in harbour, copper is checking lines (10)
2 Rope in young woman, opposed at first (5)
3 Eat whole amount in wafer (7)
5 Everyone amazed, reportedly, over effort accepted as part of normal routine (3,2,1,4,4)
6 A hot spice dad and I got in park abroad (7)
7 Clerk in stall with drug dealer (9)
8 Not quite willing to study (4)
9 Article on wonderful revolution in British society (3,5,6)
13 To tie game this may have been deployed in defence (10)
15 Record, a minute about proposal made to get a watertight structure (9)
18 Spectacles – girl has lost a good number inside (7)
19 Go round, check about a vegetable (7)
21 King, say - one responsible for a line? (5)
22 Short publisher’s puff leaves a confused impression (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2834/article7039941.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Living quarters round a royal residence (6) PALACE
4 Musician having grand spot close to microphone in pub (8) BAGPIPER
10 Playwright’s role hasn’t changed (9) ROSENTHAL
11 Raccoon-like animal in Japan, dangerous (5) PANDA
12 A toasted sandwich and rice our mosque unexpectedly produced around noon (6-8) CROQUE-MONSIEUR
14 Conservative entering draw for money (5) LUCRE
16 Sponsor of daughter university rejected, surprisingly (9)
17 Hotly pursuing filly, run unwisely having caught cold (2,4,3)
19 Sprinkle right into casserole (5) STREW
20 Use this when driving off at first? (4-4,6)
23 Loaded in large Yemeni port (5)
24 Troubled by brief that’s limited (9)
25 Aide-memoire concerning bodyguard (8)
26 Terrible rage after child makes accusation (6) CHARGE

Down
1 Seen from 13, perhaps, in harbour, copper is checking lines (10)
2 Rope in young woman, opposed at first (5)
3 Eat whole amount in wafer (7)
5 Everyone amazed, reportedly, over effort accepted as part of normal routine (3,2,1,4,4)
6 A hot spice dad and I got in park abroad (7)
7 Clerk in stall with drug dealer (9)
8 Not quite willing to study (4)
9 Article on wonderful revolution in British society (3,5,6)
13 To tie game this may have been deployed in defence (10)
15 Record, a minute about proposal made to get a watertight structure (9) COFFERDAM
18 Spectacles – girl has lost a good number inside (7)
19 Go round, check about a vegetable (7) SPINACH
21 King, say - one responsible for a line? (5)
22 Short publisher’s puff leaves a confused impression (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Living quarters round a royal residence (6) PALACE
4 Musician having grand spot close to microphone in pub (8) BAGPIPER
10 Playwright’s role hasn’t changed (9) ROSENTHAL
11 Raccoon-like animal in Japan, dangerous (5) PANDA
12 A toasted sandwich and rice our mosque unexpectedly produced around noon (6-8) CROQUE-MONSIEUR
14 Conservative entering draw for money (5) LUCRE
16 Sponsor of daughter university rejected, surprisingly (9) GODFATHER*-u
17 Hotly pursuing filly, run unwisely having caught cold (2,4,3) IN FULL (C)RY*
19 Sprinkle right into casserole (5) STREW
20 Use this when driving off at first? (4-4,6) REAR-VIEW MIRROR (CD)
23 Loaded in large Yemeni port (5)
24 Troubled by brief that’s limited (9)
25 Aide-memoire concerning bodyguard (8)
26 Terrible rage after child makes accusation (6) CHARGE

Down
1 Seen from 13, perhaps, in harbour, copper is checking lines (10)
2 Rope in young woman, opposed at first (5)
3 Eat whole amount in wafer (7)
5 Everyone amazed, reportedly, over effort accepted as part of normal routine (3,2,1,4,4) (ALL) (IN A DAY'S) ~ in a daze (WORK)
6 A hot spice dad and I got in park abroad (7)
7 Clerk in stall with drug dealer (9)
8 Not quite willing to study (4)
9 Article on wonderful revolution in British society (3,5,6)
13 To tie game this may have been deployed in defence (10) (DRAW)(BRIDGE)
15 Record, a minute about proposal made to get a watertight structure (9) COFFERDAM
18 Spectacles – girl has lost a good number inside (7)
19 Go round, check about a vegetable (7) SPINACH
21 King, say - one responsible for a line? (5)
22 Short publisher’s puff leaves a confused impression (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Living quarters round a royal residence (6) PALACE
4 Musician having grand spot close to microphone in pub (8) BAGPIPER
10 Playwright’s role hasn’t changed (9) ROSENTHAL
11 Raccoon-like animal in Japan, dangerous (5) PANDA
12 A toasted sandwich and rice our mosque unexpectedly produced around noon (6-8) CROQUE-MONSIEUR
14 Conservative entering draw for money (5) LUCRE
16 Sponsor of daughter university rejected, surprisingly (9) GODFATHER*-u
17 Hotly pursuing filly, run unwisely having caught cold (2,4,3) IN FULL (C)RY*
19 Sprinkle right into casserole (5) STREW
20 Use this when driving off at first? (4-4,6) REAR-VIEW MIRROR (CD)
23 Loaded in large Yemeni port (5)LADEN
24 Troubled by brief that’s limited (9)CURTAILED
25 Aide-memoire concerning bodyguard (8)REMINDER
26 Terrible rage after child makes accusation (6) CHARGE

Down
1 Seen from 13, perhaps, in harbour, copper is checking lines (10)
2 Rope in young woman, opposed at first (5)LASSO
3 Eat whole amount in wafer (7)CONSUME
5 Everyone amazed, reportedly, over effort accepted as part of normal routine (3,2,1,4,4) (ALL) (IN A DAY'S) ~ in a daze (WORK)
6 A hot spice dad and I got in park abroad (7)
7 Clerk in stall with drug dealer (9)
8 Not quite willing to study (4)
9 Article on wonderful revolution in British society (3,5,6)
13 To tie game this may have been deployed in defence (10) (DRAW)(BRIDGE)
15 Record, a minute about proposal made to get a watertight structure (9) COFFERDAM
18 Spectacles – girl has lost a good number inside (7)
19 Go round, check about a vegetable (7) SPINACH
21 King, say - one responsible for a line? (5)
22 Short publisher’s puff leaves a confused impression (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Living quarters round a royal residence (6) PALACE
4 Musician having grand spot close to microphone in pub (8) BAGPIPER
10 Playwright’s role hasn’t changed (9) ROSENTHAL
11 Raccoon-like animal in Japan, dangerous (5) PANDA
12 A toasted sandwich and rice our mosque unexpectedly produced around noon (6-8) CROQUE-MONSIEUR
14 Conservative entering draw for money (5) LUCRE
16 Sponsor of daughter university rejected, surprisingly (9) GODFATHER*-u
17 Hotly pursuing filly, run unwisely having caught cold (2,4,3) IN FULL (C)RY*
19 Sprinkle right into casserole (5) STREW
20 Use this when driving off at first? (4-4,6) REAR-VIEW MIRROR (CD)
23 Loaded in large Yemeni port (5)LADEN
24 Troubled by brief that’s limited (9)CURTAILED
25 Aide-memoire concerning bodyguard (8)REMINDER
26 Terrible rage after child makes accusation (6) CHARGE

Down
1 Seen from 13, perhaps, in harbour, copper is checking lines (10)PORTCULLIS
2 Rope in young woman, opposed at first (5)LASSO
3 Eat whole amount in wafer (7)CONSUME
5 Everyone amazed, reportedly, over effort accepted as part of normal routine (3,2,1,4,4) (ALL) (IN A DAY'S) ~ in a daze (WORK)
6 A hot spice dad and I got in park abroad (7)PAPRIKA
7 Clerk in stall with drug dealer (9)PENPUSHER
8 Not quite willing to study (4)READ
9 Article on wonderful revolution in British society (3,5,6)THE MAGIC CIRCLE
13 To tie game this may have been deployed in defence (10) (DRAW)(BRIDGE)
15 Record, a minute about proposal made to get a watertight structure (9) COFFERDAM
18 Spectacles – girl has lost a good number inside (7)LORGNON
19 Go round, check about a vegetable (7) SPINACH
21 King, say - one responsible for a line? (5)RULER
22 Short publisher’s puff leaves a confused impression (4)BLUR

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Michael's microphone (4)
9 Bill head office first created for this in Latin (2,3)
10 Italian one has company with rum for a Scot (4)
11 Bear malformed kid eating nothing before a king (6)
12 Auditor's wiser after male issue gets solar protector (3,5)
13 Newer hay may be spread at whichever place (8)
15 Nonsense! Tangled net is spoilt (6)
17 Bucket in the Dahl's chocolate factory (7)
19 Dance with animal on the run (7)
22 What Spanish engineer created at first in Canadian province (6)
24 No member lost opening match around five (8)
26 Go away from bad oracle and a couple of females (5,3)
28 A spot on a horse's face is on fire (6)
30 Boer leader's lost some shining dust (4)
31 Told endlessly about short time in Austrian state (5)
32 Flog about a game (4)

Down
1 Loki's troubled about weight (4)
2 He gives a second look at female sheep that has fallen into receding river (8)
3 American pulls without direction but with ease, I hear (6)
4 West has his main drink (7)
5 Plot has incomplete scene with a Spanish flower (8)
6 Heroine's got one alien after an endless month (6)
7 Repeat “After delta” (4)
14 Urn he remodelled for former Prime Minister (5)
16 Arouse lady consuming oyster kebabs for starters (5)
18 Undeveloped part of foot has corn with some eczema (8)
20 Delays caused by megaliths metamorphosing in absence of primary heat (4,4)
21 Regular peacekeepers have one shape (7)
23 Swain has an empty tray for a dish (6)
25 Six can be workable (6)
27 Circular mail in South American city (4)
29 South African has pot behind the menagerie, I hear (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11108/article6102733.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
8 Michael's microphone (4)
9 Bill head office first created for this in Latin (2,3)
10 Italian one has company with rum for a Scot (4)
11 Bear malformed kid eating nothing before a king (6)
12 Auditor's wiser after male issue gets solar protector (3,5)
13 Newer hay may be spread at whichever place (8)
15 Nonsense! Tangled net is spoilt (6)
17 Bucket in the Dahl's chocolate factory (7)
19 Dance with animal on the run (7)
22 What Spanish engineer created at first in Canadian province (6)
24 No member lost opening match around five (8)
26 Go away from bad oracle and a couple of females (5,3)
28 A spot on a horse's face is on fire (6)
30 Boer leader's lost some shining dust (4)
31 Told endlessly about short time in Austrian state (5)
32 Flog about a game (4)

Down
1 Loki's troubled about weight (4)
2 He gives a second look at female sheep that has fallen into receding river (8)
3 American pulls without direction but with ease, I hear (6)
4 West has his main drink (7)
5 Plot has incomplete scene with a Spanish flower (8)
6 Heroine's got one alien after an endless month (6)
7 Repeat “After delta” (4)
14 Urn he remodelled for former Prime Minister (5) NEHRU*
16 Arouse lady consuming oyster kebabs for starters (5) EV(O/K)E
18 Undeveloped part of foot has corn with some eczema (8)
20 Delays caused by megaliths metamorphosing in absence of primary heat (4,4) TIME LAGS*-h
21 Regular peacekeepers have one shape (7) UN I FORM
23 Swain has an empty tray for a dish (6)
25 Six can be workable (6)
27 Circular mail in South American city (4) LIMA*
29 South African has pot behind the menagerie, I hear (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Michael's microphone (4)
9 Bill head office first created for this in Latin (2,3)
10 Italian one has company with rum for a Scot (4)
11 Bear malformed kid eating nothing before a king (6)
12 Auditor's wiser after male issue gets solar protector (3,5)
13 Newer hay may be spread at whichever place (8)
15 Nonsense! Tangled net is spoilt (6)
17 Bucket in the Dahl's chocolate factory (7) CHARLIE
19 Dance with animal on the run (7) FOXTROT
22 What Spanish engineer created at first in Canadian province (6)
24 No member lost opening match around five (8) NOVEMBER
26 Go away from bad oracle and a couple of females (5,3)
28 A spot on a horse's face is on fire (6)
30 Boer leader's lost some shining dust (4)
31 Told endlessly about short time in Austrian state (5)
32 Flog about a game (4)

Down
1 Loki's troubled about weight (4)
2 He gives a second look at female sheep that has fallen into receding river (8)
3 American pulls without direction but with ease, I hear (6) YANKEE
4 West has his main drink (7) WHISKEY
5 Plot has incomplete scene with a Spanish flower (8)
6 Heroine's got one alien after an endless month (6)
7 Repeat “After delta” (4)
14 Urn he remodelled for former Prime Minister (5) NEHRU*
16 Arouse lady consuming oyster kebabs for starters (5) EV(O/K)E
18 Undeveloped part of foot has corn with some eczema (8)
20 Delays caused by megaliths metamorphosing in absence of primary heat (4,4) TIME LAGS*-h
21 Regular peacekeepers have one shape (7) UN I FORM
23 Swain has an empty tray for a dish (6)
25 Six can be workable (6)
27 Circular mail in South American city (4) LIMA*
29 South African has pot behind the menagerie, I hear (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Michael's microphone (4)
9 Bill head office first created for this in Latin (2,3)
10 Italian one has company with rum for a Scot (4)
11 Bear malformed kid eating nothing before a king (6) KODIAK
12 Auditor's wiser after male issue gets solar protector (3,5) SUN VISOR
13 Newer hay may be spread at whichever place (8)
15 Nonsense! Tangled net is spoilt (6)
17 Bucket in the Dahl's chocolate factory (7) CHARLIE
19 Dance with animal on the run (7) FOXTROT
22 What Spanish engineer created at first in Canadian province (6)
24 No member lost opening match around five (8) NOVEMBER
26 Go away from bad oracle and a couple of females (5,3) CLEAR OFF
28 A spot on a horse's face is on fire (6)
30 Boer leader's lost some shining dust (4)
31 Told endlessly about short time in Austrian state (5)
32 Flog about a game (4)

Down
1 Loki's troubled about weight (4)
2 He gives a second look at female sheep that has fallen into receding river (8) REVIEWER
3 American pulls without direction but with ease, I hear (6) YANKEE
4 West has his main drink (7) WHISKEY
5 Plot has incomplete scene with a Spanish flower (8) SCENARIO
6 Heroine's got one alien after an endless month (6)
7 Repeat “After delta” (4)
14 Urn he remodelled for former Prime Minister (5) NEHRU*
16 Arouse lady consuming oyster kebabs for starters (5) EV(O/K)E
18 Undeveloped part of foot has corn with some eczema (8)
20 Delays caused by megaliths metamorphosing in absence of primary heat (4,4) TIME LAGS*-h
21 Regular peacekeepers have one shape (7) UN I FORM
23 Swain has an empty tray for a dish (6)
25 Six can be workable (6)
27 Circular mail in South American city (4) LIMA*
29 South African has pot behind the menagerie, I hear (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Michael's microphone (4) MIKE
9 Bill head office first created for this in Latin (2,3) AD HOC
10 Italian one has company with rum for a Scot (4)
11 Bear malformed kid eating nothing before a king (6) KODIAK
12 Auditor's wiser after male issue gets solar protector (3,5) SUN VISOR
13 Newer hay may be spread at whichever place (8) ANYWHERE
15 Nonsense! Tangled net is spoilt (6)
17 Bucket in the Dahl's chocolate factory (7) CHARLIE
19 Dance with animal on the run (7) FOXTROT
22 What Spanish engineer created at first in Canadian province (6)
24 No member lost opening match around five (8) NOVEMBER
26 Go away from bad oracle and a couple of females (5,3) CLEAR OFF
28 A spot on a horse's face is on fire (6)
30 Boer leader's lost some shining dust (4)
31 Told endlessly about short time in Austrian state (5)
32 Flog about a game (4) GOLF

Down
1 Loki's troubled about weight (4)
2 He gives a second look at female sheep that has fallen into receding river (8) REVIEWER
3 American pulls without direction but with ease, I hear (6) YANKEE
4 West has his main drink (7) WHISKEY
5 Plot has incomplete scene with a Spanish flower (8) SCENARIO
6 Heroine's got one alien after an endless month (6) JULIET
7 Repeat “After delta” (4)
14 Urn he remodelled for former Prime Minister (5) NEHRU*
16 Arouse lady consuming oyster kebabs for starters (5) EV(O/K)E
18 Undeveloped part of foot has corn with some eczema (8)
20 Delays caused by megaliths metamorphosing in absence of primary heat (4,4) TIME LAGS*-h
21 Regular peacekeepers have one shape (7) UN I FORM
23 Swain has an empty tray for a dish (6)
25 Six can be workable (6)
27 Circular mail in South American city (4) LIMA*
29 South African has pot behind the menagerie, I hear (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Michael's microphone (4) MIKE
9 Bill head office first created for this in Latin (2,3) AD HOC
10 Italian one has company with rum for a Scot (4)
11 Bear malformed kid eating nothing before a king (6) KODIAK
12 Auditor's wiser after male issue gets solar protector (3,5) SUN VISOR
13 Newer hay may be spread at whichever place (8) ANYWHERE
15 Nonsense! Tangled net is spoilt (6)ROTTEN
17 Bucket in the Dahl's chocolate factory (7) CHARLIE
19 Dance with animal on the run (7) FOXTROT
22 What Spanish engineer created at first in Canadian province (6)
24 No member lost opening match around five (8) NOVEMBER
26 Go away from bad oracle and a couple of females (5,3) CLEAR OFF
28 A spot on a horse's face is on fire (6)ABLAZE
30 Boer leader's lost some shining dust (4)
31 Told endlessly about short time in Austrian state (5)
32 Flog about a game (4) GOLF

Down
1 Loki's troubled about weight (4)KILO
2 He gives a second look at female sheep that has fallen into receding river (8) REVIEWER
3 American pulls without direction but with ease, I hear (6) YANKEE
4 West has his main drink (7) WHISKEY
5 Plot has incomplete scene with a Spanish flower (8) SCENARIO
6 Heroine's got one alien after an endless month (6) JULIET
7 Repeat “After delta” (4)ECHO
14 Urn he remodelled for former Prime Minister (5) NEHRU*
16 Arouse lady consuming oyster kebabs for starters (5) EV(O/K)E
18 Undeveloped part of foot has corn with some eczema (8)
20 Delays caused by megaliths metamorphosing in absence of primary heat (4,4) TIME LAGS*-h
21 Regular peacekeepers have one shape (7) UN I FORM
23 Swain has an empty tray for a dish (6)
25 Six can be workable (6)VIABLE
27 Circular mail in South American city (4) LIMA*
29 South African has pot behind the menagerie, I hear (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Michael's microphone (4) MIKE
9 Bill head office first created for this in Latin (2,3) AD HOC
10 Italian one has company with rum for a Scot (4)UNCO
11 Bear malformed kid eating nothing before a king (6) KODIAK
12 Auditor's wiser after male issue gets solar protector (3,5) SUN VISOR
13 Newer hay may be spread at whichever place (8) ANYWHERE
15 Nonsense! Tangled net is spoilt (6)ROTTEN
17 Bucket in the Dahl's chocolate factory (7) CHARLIE
19 Dance with animal on the run (7) FOXTROT
22 What Spanish engineer created at first in Canadian province (6)QUEBEC
24 No member lost opening match around five (8) NOVEMBER
26 Go away from bad oracle and a couple of females (5,3) CLEAR OFF
28 A spot on a horse's face is on fire (6)ABLAZE
30 Boer leader's lost some shining dust (4)SMUT
31 Told endlessly about short time in Austrian state (5)TYROL
32 Flog about a game (4) GOLF

Down
1 Loki's troubled about weight (4)KILO
2 He gives a second look at female sheep that has fallen into receding river (8) REVIEWER
3 American pulls without direction but with ease, I hear (6) YANKEE
4 West has his main drink (7) WHISKEY
5 Plot has incomplete scene with a Spanish flower (8) SCENARIO
6 Heroine's got one alien after an endless month (6) JULIET
7 Repeat “After delta” (4)ECHO
14 Urn he remodelled for former Prime Minister (5) NEHRU*
16 Arouse lady consuming oyster kebabs for starters (5) EV(O/K)E
18 Undeveloped part of foot has corn with some eczema (8)INCHOATE
20 Delays caused by megaliths metamorphosing in absence of primary heat (4,4) TIME LAGS*-h
21 Regular peacekeepers have one shape (7) UN I FORM
23 Swain has an empty tray for a dish (6)BEAUTY
25 Six can be workable (6)VIABLE
27 Circular mail in South American city (4) LIMA*
29 South African has pot behind the menagerie, I hear (4)ZULU

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

[deepakgita]

Across
5 Two-thirds of the dealers provide gripping gizmos (6)
6 Sated artist consuming the last of the ouzo? This might go to his head (6)
9 Provide evidence for being examined (6)
10 United in league, celebration turning bloody, Chelsea finally broke (8)
11 Got out article that Caesar sported? (4) TOGA
12 Small house emits a tone that's eerie (10) MAISONETTE
13 Feathered friend unusually genial at bedtime (11) NIGHTINGALE
18 Unkempt furniture, old and rough without lacquer, for starters (10) BEDRAGGLED
21 Page for important work, half-censored, read regularly (2-2) OP-ED
22 Furtively observe American girlfriend in childhood game (8)
23 Publicly proclaim that king is surrounded by absolute beauty (6)
24 Era not dedicated to shortwave broadcast on tube (2,4)
25 List to move on screen (6)

Down
1 Well-read lot inebriated, irate, lost the plot (8)
2 Ace abandoning A-team for now (3,3)
3 Reckless revolutionary had no leg (8)
4 Move freely through a series of lessons (6)
5 Poignancy in approach employed by Mavericks, say (6)
7 ...sharp as King Canute, in the end (6)
8 Homicidal toff beheaded and mutilated by the powers that be (11)
14 Intellectual baron gets into intoxicated disagreement (8)
15 Seer finding love at end of meditation in spectator (6-2)
16 Delaware folks that primarily make crackers (6)
17 Lead instrument that's mightier than the épée? (6)
19 Sharp like garden tool? (6)
20 Portray in nude picture (6)

4038

[Russellbew]

Across
5 Two-thirds of the dealers provide gripping gizmos (6) PLIERS
6 Sated artist consuming the last of the ouzo? This might go to his head (6) FEDORA
9 Provide evidence for being examined (6)
10 United in league, celebration turning bloody, Chelsea finally broke (8)
11 Got out article that Caesar sported? (4) TOGA
12 Small house emits a tone that's eerie (10) MAISONETTE
13 Feathered friend unusually genial at bedtime (11) NIGHTINGALE
18 Unkempt furniture, old and rough without lacquer, for starters (10) BEDRAGGLED
21 Page for important work, half-censored, read regularly (2-2) OP-ED
22 Furtively observe American girlfriend in childhood game (8) PEEKABOO
23 Publicly proclaim that king is surrounded by absolute beauty (6)
24 Era not dedicated to shortwave broadcast on tube (2,4) TV SHOW
25 List to move on screen (6)

Down
1 Well-read lot inebriated, irate, lost the plot (8)
2 Ace abandoning A-team for now (3,3)
3 Reckless revolutionary had no leg (8)
4 Move freely through a series of lessons (6)
5 Poignancy in approach employed by Mavericks, say (6)
7 ...sharp as King Canute, in the end (6)
8 Homicidal toff beheaded and mutilated by the powers that be (11) OFFICIALDOM
14 Intellectual baron gets into intoxicated disagreement (8)
15 Seer finding love at end of meditation in spectator (6-2)
16 Delaware folks that primarily make crackers (6)
17 Lead instrument that's mightier than the épée? (6)
19 Sharp like garden tool? (6)
20 Portray in nude picture (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 Two-thirds of the dealers provide gripping gizmos (6) PLIERS
6 Sated artist consuming the last of the ouzo? This might go to his head (6) FEDORA
9 Provide evidence for being examined (6)ATTEST
10 United in league, celebration turning bloody, Chelsea finally broke (8)
11 Got out article that Caesar sported? (4) TOGA
12 Small house emits a tone that's eerie (10) MAISONETTE
13 Feathered friend unusually genial at bedtime (11) NIGHTINGALE
18 Unkempt furniture, old and rough without lacquer, for starters (10) BEDRAGGLED
21 Page for important work, half-censored, read regularly (2-2) OP-ED
22 Furtively observe American girlfriend in childhood game (8) PEEKABOO
23 Publicly proclaim that king is surrounded by absolute beauty (6)PREACH
24 Era not dedicated to shortwave broadcast on tube (2,4) TV SHOW
25 List to move on screen (6)SCROLL

Down
1 Well-read lot inebriated, irate, lost the plot (8)LITERATI
2 Ace abandoning A-team for now (3,3)
3 Reckless revolutionary had no leg (8)HEADLONG
4 Move freely through a series of lessons (6)
5 Poignancy in approach employed by Mavericks, say (6)
7 ...sharp as King Canute, in the end (6)
8 Homicidal toff beheaded and mutilated by the powers that be (11) OFFICIALDOM
14 Intellectual baron gets into intoxicated disagreement (8)
15 Seer finding love at end of meditation in spectator (6-2)
16 Delaware folks that primarily make crackers (6)
17 Lead instrument that's mightier than the épée? (6)
19 Sharp like garden tool? (6)
20 Portray in nude picture (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 Two-thirds of the dealers provide gripping gizmos (6) PLIERS
6 Sated artist consuming the last of the ouzo? This might go to his head (6) FEDORA
9 Provide evidence for being examined (6)ATTEST
10 United in league, celebration turning bloody, Chelsea finally broke (8)FEDERATE
11 Got out article that Caesar sported? (4) TOGA
12 Small house emits a tone that's eerie (10) MAISONETTE
13 Feathered friend unusually genial at bedtime (11) NIGHTINGALE
18 Unkempt furniture, old and rough without lacquer, for starters (10) BEDRAGGLED
21 Page for important work, half-censored, read regularly (2-2) OP-ED
22 Furtively observe American girlfriend in childhood game (8) PEEKABOO
23 Publicly proclaim that king is surrounded by absolute beauty (6)PREACH
24 Era not dedicated to shortwave broadcast on tube (2,4) TV SHOW
25 List to move on screen (6)SCROLL

Down
1 Well-read lot inebriated, irate, lost the plot (8)LITERATI
2 Ace abandoning A-team for now (3,3)PRO TEM
3 Reckless revolutionary had no leg (8)HEADLONG
4 Move freely through a series of lessons (6)COURSE
5 Poignancy in approach employed by Mavericks, say (6)PATHOS
7 ...sharp as King Canute, in the end (6)ASTUTE
8 Homicidal toff beheaded and mutilated by the powers that be (11) OFFICIALDOM
14 Intellectual baron gets into intoxicated disagreement (8)HIGHBROW
15 Seer finding love at end of meditation in spectator (6-2)LOOKER-ON
16 Delaware folks that primarily make crackers (6)DEMENT
17 Lead instrument that's mightier than the épée? (6)PENCIL
19 Sharp like garden tool? (6)RAKISH
20 Portray in nude picture (6)DEPICT

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Power struggle to seize grain market where there is undercutting (5,3)
5 Frank on the radio channel (6)
9 Doctor up to face interesting activity (3,2,3)
10 Master to lend what is owed (6)
12 Core of hadrons decayed to produce inert gas (5)
13 Touts risk travelling to borders (9)
14 Heads struck ten score for repeat performance (6)
16 Turn setter as well as that woman drug free (7) MEANDER
19 Bone turns me off (7) STERNUM
21 Enjoy pickle (6) RELISH
23 Reckon to bury before end of night (9) INTERPRET
25 Buzzer finished checking second crossword (5) DRONE
26 Lack of interest for a course on extreme psychology (6)
27 Final charge by spa (8)
28 Plants split, redistributed to save essential fruit (6)
29 Struggling to merge unknown rules on shapes (8)

Down
1 Right in the steps of say Marshall and Holding (6)
2 Lack of caution cutting right cheek (9)
3 Mischievous, somewhat self indulgent (5)
4 A little admiration upfront is wonderful (7)
6 Box to fetch ring from Chennai to Mumbai? (5,4)
7 Snake in ladders (5)
8 Slash rate, certain to make a fortune (8)
11 Control a discharged gas (4)
15 Possession of landlord's joint (9)
17 Lying with attractive woman on one’s cot at last (9)
18 Ambitious worker following a saint and pious king (8)
20 Pure lake (4)
21 Artist to sketch fierce competition (3,4)
22 Position of democrat primarily exposing tactic (6)
24 Follow origin of the attack (5)
25 Daughter to enlarge vision (5)

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

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Power struggle to seize grain market where there is undercutting (5,3) PRICE WAR
5 Frank on the radio channel (6) STRAIT
9 Doctor up to face interesting activity (3,2,3)
10 Master to lend what is owed (6) SUBDUE
12 Core of hadrons decayed to produce inert gas (5)
13 Touts risk travelling to borders (9)
14 Heads struck ten score for repeat performance (6) ENCORE
16 Turn setter as well as that woman drug free (7) MEANDER
19 Bone turns me off (7) STERNUM
21 Enjoy pickle (6) RELISH
23 Reckon to bury before end of night (9) INTERPRET
25 Buzzer finished checking second crossword (5) DRONE
26 Lack of interest for a course on extreme psychology (6) APATHY
27 Final charge by spa (8)
28 Plants split, redistributed to save essential fruit (6)
29 Struggling to merge unknown rules on shapes (8)

Down
1 Right in the steps of say Marshall and Holding (6)
2 Lack of caution cutting right cheek (9)
3 Mischievous, somewhat self indulgent (5)
4 A little admiration upfront is wonderful (7)
6 Box to fetch ring from Chennai to Mumbai? (5,4)
7 Snake in ladders (5)
8 Slash rate, certain to make a fortune (8)
11 Control a discharged gas (4)
15 Possession of landlord's joint (9)
17 Lying with attractive woman on one’s cot at last (9)
18 Ambitious worker following a saint and pious king (8)
20 Pure lake (4)
21 Artist to sketch fierce competition (3,4)
22 Position of democrat primarily exposing tactic (6)
24 Follow origin of the attack (5)
25 Daughter to enlarge vision (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Power struggle to seize grain market where there is undercutting (5,3) PRICE WAR
5 Frank on the radio channel (6) STRAIT
9 Doctor up to face interesting activity (3,2,3)CUP OF TEA
10 Master to lend what is owed (6) SUBDUE
12 Core of hadrons decayed to produce inert gas (5)
13 Touts risk travelling to borders (9)
14 Heads struck ten score for repeat performance (6) ENCORE
16 Turn setter as well as that woman drug free (7) MEANDER
19 Bone turns me off (7) STERNUM
21 Enjoy pickle (6) RELISH
23 Reckon to bury before end of night (9) INTERPRET
25 Buzzer finished checking second crossword (5) DRONE
26 Lack of interest for a course on extreme psychology (6) APATHY
27 Final charge by spa (8)FAREWELL
28 Plants split, redistributed to save essential fruit (6)TULIPS
29 Struggling to merge unknown rules on shapes (8)GEOMETRY

Down
1 Right in the steps of say Marshall and Holding (6)
2 Lack of caution cutting right cheek (9)IMPUDENCE
3 Mischievous, somewhat self indulgent (5)
4 A little admiration upfront is wonderful (7)
6 Box to fetch ring from Chennai to Mumbai? (5,4)
7 Snake in ladders (5)
8 Slash rate, certain to make a fortune (8)
11 Control a discharged gas (4)
15 Possession of landlord's joint (9)
17 Lying with attractive woman on one’s cot at last (9)
18 Ambitious worker following a saint and pious king (8)
20 Pure lake (4)
21 Artist to sketch fierce competition (3,4)
22 Position of democrat primarily exposing tactic (6)
24 Follow origin of the attack (5)
25 Daughter to enlarge vision (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Power struggle to seize grain market where there is undercutting (5,3) PRICE WAR
5 Frank on the radio channel (6) STRAIT
9 Doctor up to face interesting activity (3,2,3)CUP OF TEA
10 Master to lend what is owed (6) SUBDUE
12 Core of hadrons decayed to produce inert gas (5)
13 Touts risk travelling to borders (9) OUTSKIRTS
14 Heads struck ten score for repeat performance (6) ENCORE
16 Turn setter as well as that woman drug free (7) MEANDER
19 Bone turns me off (7) STERNUM
21 Enjoy pickle (6) RELISH
23 Reckon to bury before end of night (9) INTERPRET
25 Buzzer finished checking second crossword (5) DRONE
26 Lack of interest for a course on extreme psychology (6) APATHY
27 Final charge by spa (8)FAREWELL
28 Plants split, redistributed to save essential fruit (6)TULIPS
29 Struggling to merge unknown rules on shapes (8)GEOMETRY

Down
1 Right in the steps of say Marshall and Holding (6)
2 Lack of caution cutting right cheek (9)IMPUDENCE
3 Mischievous, somewhat self indulgent (5) ELFIN
4 A little admiration upfront is wonderful (7)
6 Box to fetch ring from Chennai to Mumbai? (5,4) TRUNK CALL
7 Snake in ladders (5) ADDER
8 Slash rate, certain to make a fortune (8) TREASURE
11 Control a discharged gas (4)
15 Possession of landlord's joint (9) OWNERSHIP
17 Lying with attractive woman on one’s cot at last (9)
18 Ambitious worker following a saint and pious king (8)
20 Pure lake (4)
21 Artist to sketch fierce competition (3,4)
22 Position of democrat primarily exposing tactic (6)
24 Follow origin of the attack (5)
25 Daughter to enlarge vision (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Power struggle to seize grain market where there is undercutting (5,3) PRICE WAR
5 Frank on the radio channel (6) STRAIT
9 Doctor up to face interesting activity (3,2,3)CUP OF TEA
10 Master to lend what is owed (6) SUBDUE
12 Core of hadrons decayed to produce inert gas (5)RADON
13 Touts risk travelling to borders (9) OUTSKIRTS
14 Heads struck ten score for repeat performance (6) ENCORE
16 Turn setter as well as that woman drug free (7) MEANDER
19 Bone turns me off (7) STERNUM
21 Enjoy pickle (6) RELISH
23 Reckon to bury before end of night (9) INTERPRET
25 Buzzer finished checking second crossword (5) DRONE
26 Lack of interest for a course on extreme psychology (6) APATHY
27 Final charge by spa (8)FAREWELL
28 Plants split, redistributed to save essential fruit (6)TULIPS
29 Struggling to merge unknown rules on shapes (8)GEOMETRY

Down
1 Right in the steps of say Marshall and Holding (6)PACERS
2 Lack of caution cutting right cheek (9)IMPUDENCE
3 Mischievous, somewhat self indulgent (5) ELFIN
4 A little admiration upfront is wonderful (7)AWESOME
6 Box to fetch ring from Chennai to Mumbai? (5,4) TRUNK CALL
7 Snake in ladders (5) ADDER
8 Slash rate, certain to make a fortune (8) TREASURE
11 Control a discharged gas (4)STEM
15 Possession of landlord's joint (9) OWNERSHIP
17 Lying with attractive woman on one’s cot at last (9)DISHONEST
18 Ambitious worker following a saint and pious king (8)ASPIRANT
20 Pure lake (4)MERE
21 Artist to sketch fierce competition (3,4)RAT RACE
22 Position of democrat primarily exposing tactic (6)DEPLOY
24 Follow origin of the attack (5)TRAIL
25 Daughter to enlarge vision (5)DREAM

:clap::clap::clap: Awesome!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 50s movie with great fights, suspenseful (5,6) STAGE FRIGHT
9 Tell the story of a nobleman about to take the lead (7) RECOUNT
10 Drink tea at posh country home (7) CHATEAU
11 Glimpse of life filled with energy (4) PEEP
12 Government's agent, mean, corrupt, swiping millions (10) MANAGEMENT
13 A meeting where people turning up late is the norm (6)
15 Still cold wearing woollen scarf (6)
19 A war broke out with Ex. I was deafened because of it (6)
20 Fat queen's supply of food (6)
23 Shakespeare’s Cleopatra? (5,5)
25 Trademark of slog overs (4)
27 Mostly eccentric dance moves — little different (7)
28 Golden boot given to midfielder, one worthy of honour (7)
29 Son earlier worked in East African republic (6,5)

Down
1 Luck needed in racing course, most of it, to become the one ending up with all the money (9)
2 An unusual plant (4)
3 Approach with charm (8)
4 Ethnic disturbance in Carolina, not for a long time (6)
5 Perplexed after the head of groundstaff filled the surface with pebbles (9)
6 Idea of mixing meth with ecstasy (5)
7 Time's right to get some food (5)
8 Keeping conservative ones away from American daily (7)
14 Large number in naval battles go through misery (9)
16 Big firm's awfully poor showing in a case (9)
17 Delivering from Southern end at home ground to start with (7)
18 Infamous party game (8)
21 Slaughter a bunch of birds (6)
22 Pay for insurance (5)
24 A piece to collect (5)
26 So the killer got arrested (4)

4040

[Russellbew]

Across
1 50s movie with great fights, suspenseful (5,6) STAGE FRIGHT
9 Tell the story of a nobleman about to take the lead (7) RECOUNT
10 Drink tea at posh country home (7) CHATEAU
11 Glimpse of life filled with energy (4) PEEP
12 Government's agent, mean, corrupt, swiping millions (10) MANAGEMENT
13 A meeting where people turning up late is the norm (6)
15 Still cold wearing woollen scarf (6)
19 A war broke out with Ex. I was deafened because of it (6)
20 Fat queen's supply of food (6)
23 Shakespeare’s Cleopatra? (5,5)
25 Trademark of slog overs (4) LOGO
27 Mostly eccentric dance moves — little different (7)
28 Golden boot given to midfielder, one worthy of honour (7)
29 Son earlier worked in East African republic (6,5)

Down
1 Luck needed in racing course, most of it, to become the one ending up with all the money (9)
2 An unusual plant (4) ARUM
3 Approach with charm (8) ENTRANCE
4 Ethnic disturbance in Carolina, not for a long time (6)
5 Perplexed after the head of groundstaff filled the surface with pebbles (9)
6 Idea of mixing meth with ecstasy (5) THEME
7 Time's right to get some food (5)
8 Keeping conservative ones away from American daily (7)
14 Large number in naval battles go through misery (9)
16 Big firm's awfully poor showing in a case (9)
17 Delivering from Southern end at home ground to start with (7)
18 Infamous party game (8)
21 Slaughter a bunch of birds (6) MURDER
22 Pay for insurance (5)
24 A piece to collect (5)
26 So the killer got arrested (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 50s movie with great fights, suspenseful (5,6) STAGE FRIGHT
9 Tell the story of a nobleman about to take the lead (7) RECOUNT
10 Drink tea at posh country home (7) CHATEAU
11 Glimpse of life filled with energy (4) PEEP
12 Government's agent, mean, corrupt, swiping millions (10) MANAGEMENT
13 A meeting where people turning up late is the norm (6)SEANCE
15 Still cold wearing woollen scarf (6)
19 A war broke out with Ex. I was deafened because of it (6)EARWAX
20 Fat queen's supply of food (6)LARDER
23 Shakespeare’s Cleopatra? (5,5)
25 Trademark of slog overs (4) LOGO
27 Mostly eccentric dance moves — little different (7)NUANCED
28 Golden boot given to midfielder, one worthy of honour (7)
29 Son earlier worked in East African republic (6,5)

Down
1 Luck needed in racing course, most of it, to become the one ending up with all the money (9)
2 An unusual plant (4) ARUM
3 Approach with charm (8) ENTRANCE
4 Ethnic disturbance in Carolina, not for a long time (6)RACIAL
5 Perplexed after the head of groundstaff filled the surface with pebbles (9)
6 Idea of mixing meth with ecstasy (5) THEME
7 Time's right to get some food (5)
8 Keeping conservative ones away from American daily (7)
14 Large number in naval battles go through misery (9)
16 Big firm's awfully poor showing in a case (9)
17 Delivering from Southern end at home ground to start with (7)
18 Infamous party game (8)
21 Slaughter a bunch of birds (6) MURDER
22 Pay for insurance (5)
24 A piece to collect (5)
26 So the killer got arrested (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 50s movie with great fights, suspenseful (5,6) STAGE FRIGHT
9 Tell the story of a nobleman about to take the lead (7) RECOUNT
10 Drink tea at posh country home (7) CHATEAU
11 Glimpse of life filled with energy (4) PEEP
12 Government's agent, mean, corrupt, swiping millions (10) MANAGEMENT
13 A meeting where people turning up late is the norm (6)SEANCE
15 Still cold wearing woollen scarf (6)PLACID
19 A war broke out with Ex. I was deafened because of it (6)EARWAX
20 Fat queen's supply of food (6)LARDER
23 Shakespeare’s Cleopatra? (5,5)DRAMA QUEEN
25 Trademark of slog overs (4) LOGO
27 Mostly eccentric dance moves — little different (7)NUANCED
28 Golden boot given to midfielder, one worthy of honour (7)AUREATE
29 Son earlier worked in East African republic (6,5)SIERRA LEONE

Down
1 Luck needed in racing course, most of it, to become the one ending up with all the money (9)SUCCESSOR
2 An unusual plant (4) ARUM
3 Approach with charm (8) ENTRANCE
4 Ethnic disturbance in Carolina, not for a long time (6)RACIAL
5 Perplexed after the head of groundstaff filled the surface with pebbles (9)GRAVELLED
6 Idea of mixing meth with ecstasy (5) THEME
7 Time's right to get some food (5)TRIPE
8 Keeping conservative ones away from American daily (7)CUSTODY
14 Large number in naval battles go through misery (9)AVALANCHE
16 Big firm's awfully poor showing in a case (9)CORPORATE
17 Delivering from Southern end at home ground to start with (7)SENDING
18 Infamous party game (8)BASEBALL
21 Slaughter a bunch of birds (6) MURDER
22 Pay for insurance (5)COVER
24 A piece to collect (5)AMASS
26 So the killer got arrested (4)ERGO

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Peacekeepers, criminal at research facility? Journalist is indifferent (11)
9 Became angered, furious (7)
10 Giant’s primary abode turned into shop selling wine (6)
11 Send revolutionary chronograph, for one (5)
12 Evergreen resolute peacekeepers escape (7)
15 Show a tendency, perhaps, to come out of the bid (4)
16 Promoted the official side in upheaval (10)
18 Goblin, at the end of his meandering, is bankrupt (10)
20 You follow sailor to make amends (4)
23 Tutor is confused traveller (7)
24 Focus on odd lout leaving stream (5)
26 Leading star’s break down is infrequent (6)
27 Irritate, put up with monster (7)
28 Moulded frames of annals held back art (11)

Down
2 Nullify the North Eastern entrance (6) NEGATE
3 Chances do come back to gutted dacoits (4) ODDS
4 Airline economy for group of cows, according to former minister (5,5) CABIN CLASS
5 Ecstasy of Sun God included initially in foxtrot, say (8) RADIANCE
6 Vegetarians will eat these cakes (7) EGGLESS
7 When sitar is discordant, it deteriorates (5,4)
8 German city buried in macabre menace (6)
13 Decomposing place perhaps sent up smell (10)
14 Arrival after commencement of certain exploit (9)
17 Dominant hardcover, missing dustjacket initially, in tatters (8)
19 Last of the Mohicans, in right surroundings, thrive (7)
21 He leaves beehives when four return from assemblies (6)
22 Swarm reverses direction in European city (6)
25 Father of Swedish music group (4)

4041

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Peacekeepers, criminal at research facility? Journalist is indifferent (11) UNCONCERNED
9 Became angered, furious (7) ENRAGED
10 Giant’s primary abode turned into shop selling wine (6)
11 Send revolutionary chronograph, for one (5)
12 Evergreen resolute peacekeepers escape (7)
15 Show a tendency, perhaps, to come out of the bid (4)
16 Promoted the official side in upheaval (10)
18 Goblin, at the end of his meandering, is bankrupt (10)
20 You follow sailor to make amends (4)
23 Tutor is confused traveller (7) TOURIST
24 Focus on odd lout leaving stream (5)
26 Leading star’s break down is infrequent (6)
27 Irritate, put up with monster (7)
28 Moulded frames of annals held back art (11)

Down
2 Nullify the North Eastern entrance (6) NEGATE
3 Chances do come back to gutted dacoits (4) ODDS
4 Airline economy for group of cows, according to former minister (5,5) CABIN CLASS
5 Ecstasy of Sun God included initially in foxtrot, say (8) RADIANCE
6 Vegetarians will eat these cakes (7) EGGLESS
7 When sitar is discordant, it deteriorates (5,4)
8 German city buried in macabre menace (6) BREMEN
13 Decomposing place perhaps sent up smell (10)
14 Arrival after commencement of certain exploit (9)
17 Dominant hardcover, missing dustjacket initially, in tatters (8)
19 Last of the Mohicans, in right surroundings, thrive (7)
21 He leaves beehives when four return from assemblies (6) BEVIES
22 Swarm reverses direction in European city (6)
25 Father of Swedish music group (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Peacekeepers, criminal at research facility? Journalist is indifferent (11) UNCONCERNED
9 Became angered, furious (7) ENRAGED
10 Giant’s primary abode turned into shop selling wine (6)BODEGA
11 Send revolutionary chronograph, for one (5)REMIT
12 Evergreen resolute peacekeepers escape (7)UNDATED
15 Show a tendency, perhaps, to come out of the bid (4)TEND
16 Promoted the official side in upheaval (10)PUBLICISED
18 Goblin, at the end of his meandering, is bankrupt (10)IMPOVERISH
20 You follow sailor to make amends (4)ABYE
23 Tutor is confused traveller (7) TOURIST
24 Focus on odd lout leaving stream (5)RIVET
26 Leading star’s break down is infrequent (6)SPARSE
27 Irritate, put up with monster (7)BUGBEAR
28 Moulded frames of annals held back art (11)ARCHITRAVES

Down
2 Nullify the North Eastern entrance (6) NEGATE
3 Chances do come back to gutted dacoits (4) ODDS
4 Airline economy for group of cows, according to former minister (5,5) CABIN CLASS
5 Ecstasy of Sun God included initially in foxtrot, say (8) RADIANCE
6 Vegetarians will eat these cakes (7) EGGLESS
7 When sitar is discordant, it deteriorates (5,4)WEARS THIN
8 German city buried in macabre menace (6) BREMEN
13 Decomposing place perhaps sent up smell (10)PUTRESCENT
14 Arrival after commencement of certain exploit (9)ADVENTURE
17 Dominant hardcover, missing dustjacket initially, in tatters (8)OVERARCH
19 Last of the Mohicans, in right surroundings, thrive (7)PROSPER
21 He leaves beehives when four return from assemblies (6) BEVIES
22 Swarm reverses direction in European city (6)PRAGUE
25 Father of Swedish music group (4)ABBA

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Having two strands of Saudi architecture (6)
4 Very large girl's show is cancelled initially (8)
10 Clarified and stored (6,3)
11 Note an individual’s skeletal remains (5)
12 Listen to first love (5)
13 Said to row after dull fool (9)
14 A long time framing a coalition's schemes (7)
16 Catch a carriage (4)
19 Replica of city house (4)
21 Behold! The sulphur boils (7) SEETHE
24 Taking advantage of energy mutual fund's Chinese unit to move ahead (9) UTILIZING
25 Caught between genuine cease-fire (5) TRUCE
26 Head cook rings one (5) CHIEF
27 Decapitate rodent's mother in city (9) AMSTERDAM
28 Fairness of oriental character (8)
29 Split piece without energy (6)

Down
1 Forgotten list of ten Indian articles on power (8)
2 Freely swear via medium of radio (8)
3 Stone supports guerilla's case (5)
5 Seek amateur model to attract (7)
6 Cuba made small changes to attack (9)
7 Speech's not about half the guests (6)
8 Acts differently on the French fort (6)
9 Bars marijuana cigarettes (6)
15 Wasted futile month at first by lying (9)
17 Must queen bear? (8)
18 Prized seed scattered around swarm (8)
20 Attorney stopped mixing toxin in chemical agent (7)
21 Wisest saint grows older inside (6)
22 Stubborn one grasped Supreme Court's strength (6)
23 Background note instead (6)
25 Peg the clipped fangs (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11081/article5995036.ece

[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
1 Having two strands of Saudi architecture (6) DIARCH (T)
4 Very large girl's show is cancelled initially (8)
10 Clarified and stored (6,3) SORTED OUT SORTED* = STORED
11 Note an individual’s skeletal remains (5) B ONES
12 Listen to first love (5)
13 Said to row after dull fool (9)
14 A long time framing a coalition's schemes (7)
16 Catch a carriage (4)
19 Replica of city house (4)
21 Behold! The sulphur boils (7) SEETHE
24 Taking advantage of energy mutual fund's Chinese unit to move ahead (9) UTILIZING
25 Caught between genuine cease-fire (5) TRUCE
26 Head cook rings one (5) CHIEF
27 Decapitate rodent's mother in city (9) AMSTERDAM
28 Fairness of oriental character (8)
29 Split piece without energy (6)

Down
1 Forgotten list of ten Indian articles on power (8)
2 Freely swear via medium of radio (8)
3 Stone supports guerilla's case (5)
5 Seek amateur model to attract (7)
6 Cuba made small changes to attack (9) AMBUSCADE*
7 Speech's not about half the guests (6)
8 Acts differently on the French fort (6) CAST* LE
9 Bars marijuana cigarettes (6)
15 Wasted futile month at first by lying (9)
17 Must queen bear? (8)
18 Prized seed scattered around swarm (8)
20 Attorney stopped mixing toxin in chemical agent (7)
21 Wisest saint grows older inside (6)
22 Stubborn one grasped Supreme Court's strength (6)
23 Background note instead (6)
25 Peg the clipped fangs (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Having two strands of Saudi architecture (6) DIARCH (T)
4 Very large girl's show is cancelled initially (8)
10 Clarified and stored (6,3) SORTED OUT SORTED* = STORED
11 Note an individual’s skeletal remains (5) B ONES
12 Listen to first love (5)
13 Said to row after dull fool (9)
14 A long time framing a coalition's schemes (7)
16 Catch a carriage (4)TRAP
19 Replica of city house (4)ECHO
21 Behold! The sulphur boils (7) SEETHES
24 Taking advantage of energy mutual fund's Chinese unit to move ahead (9) UTILIZING
25 Caught between genuine cease-fire (5) TRUCE
26 Head cook rings one (5) CHIEF
27 Decapitate rodent's mother in city (9) AMSTERDAM
28 Fairness of oriental character (8)EQUALITY
29 Split piece without energy (6)

Down
1 Forgotten list of ten Indian articles on power (8)
2 Freely swear via medium of radio (8)
3 Stone supports guerilla's case (5)
5 Seek amateur model to attract (7)
6 Cuba made small changes to attack (9) AMBUSCADE*
7 Speech's not about half the guests (6)
8 Acts differently on the French fort (6) CAST* LE
9 Bars marijuana cigarettes (6)
15 Wasted futile month at first by lying (9)
17 Must queen bear? (8)
18 Prized seed scattered around swarm (8)ESTEEMED
20 Attorney stopped mixing toxin in chemical agent (7)
21 Wisest saint grows older inside (6)SAGEST
22 Stubborn one grasped Supreme Court's strength (6)
23 Background note instead (6)
25 Peg the clipped fangs (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Having two strands of Saudi architecture (6) DIARCH (T)
4 Very large girl's show is cancelled initially (8) GALACTIC
10 Clarified and stored (6,3) SORTED OUT SORTED* = STORED
11 Note an individual’s skeletal remains (5) B ONES
12 Listen to first love (5) HEART
13 Said to row after dull fool (9)
14 A long time framing a coalition's schemes (7)
16 Catch a carriage (4)TRAP
19 Replica of city house (4)ECHO
21 Behold! The sulphur boils (7) SEETHES
24 Taking advantage of energy mutual fund's Chinese unit to move ahead (9) UTILIZING
25 Caught between genuine cease-fire (5) TRUCE
26 Head cook rings one (5) CHIEF
27 Decapitate rodent's mother in city (9) AMSTERDAM
28 Fairness of oriental character (8)EQUALITY
29 Split piece without energy (6)

Down
1 Forgotten list of ten Indian articles on power (8)
2 Freely swear via medium of radio (8) AIRWAVES
3 Stone supports guerilla's case (5)
5 Seek amateur model to attract (7)
6 Cuba made small changes to attack (9) AMBUSCADE*
7 Speech's not about half the guests (6) TONGUE
8 Acts differently on the French fort (6) CAST* LE
9 Bars marijuana cigarettes (6)
15 Wasted futile month at first by lying (9)
17 Must queen bear? (8) SHOULDER
18 Prized seed scattered around swarm (8)ESTEEMED
20 Attorney stopped mixing toxin in chemical agent (7)
21 Wisest saint grows older inside (6)SAGEST
22 Stubborn one grasped Supreme Court's strength (6)
23 Background note instead (6)
25 Peg the clipped fangs (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Having two strands of Saudi architecture (6) DIARCH (T)
4 Very large girl's show is cancelled initially (8) GALACTIC
10 Clarified and stored (6,3) SORTED OUT SORTED* = STORED
11 Note an individual’s skeletal remains (5) B ONES
12 Listen to first love (5) HEART
13 Said to row after dull fool (9)NUMBSKULLS
14 A long time framing a coalition's schemes (7)AGENDAS
16 Catch a carriage (4)TRAP
19 Replica of city house (4)ECHO
21 Behold! The sulphur boils (7) SEETHES
24 Taking advantage of energy mutual fund's Chinese unit to move ahead (9) UTILIZING
25 Caught between genuine cease-fire (5) TRUCE
26 Head cook rings one (5) CHIEF
27 Decapitate rodent's mother in city (9) AMSTERDAM
28 Fairness of oriental character (8)EQUALITY
29 Split piece without energy (6)SHARED

Down
1 Forgotten list of ten Indian articles on power (8)DUSTHEAP
2 Freely swear via medium of radio (8) AIRWAVES
3 Stone supports guerilla's case (5)CHEST
5 Seek amateur model to attract (7)ATTEMPT
6 Cuba made small changes to attack (9) AMBUSCADE*
7 Speech's not about half the guests (6) TONGUE
8 Acts differently on the French fort (6) CAST* LE
9 Bars marijuana cigarettes (6)JOINTS
15 Wasted futile month at first by lying (9)DECEITFUL
17 Must queen bear? (8) SHOULDER
18 Prized seed scattered around swarm (8)ESTEEMED
20 Attorney stopped mixing toxin in chemical agent (7)OXIDANT
21 Wisest saint grows older inside (6)SAGEST
22 Stubborn one grasped Supreme Court's strength (6)MUSCLE
23 Background note instead (6)MILIEU
25 Peg the clipped fangs (5)TEETH

:clap::clap::clap: A nice pangram with body parts as theme!
Saarang, the present answer quota is 5!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Film a vessel on a river (6)
4 English writer, Eliot, is wandering around lake (8) SILLITOE
10 In lodgings, one battering burgers (7-8) QUARTER-POUNDERS
11 Exhausted, among a group marooned (9)
12 Enough taste without pinch of salt (5)
13 Striking number heading chart (7)
15 Stop working in retreat (6)
17 Husband leaving nurse in leafy glade (6)
19 Miser, for example, returned, after wages, we hear (7)
21 Independent broadsheet in New York, particularly good (5)
22 Almost read fire-raiser's game (4,5)
24 Plain glass in wagon (7,8) PRAIREE SCHOONER
25 Sling a monitor inside school (8)
26 Scandalmonger, first to get very large drink (6)

DOWN
1 Inform aircraftman, strikingly old-fashioned (8)
2 Raging at fame, or fat cats, in reality (2,1,6,2,4) AS A MATTER OF FACT
3 Appeared in play - lengthy? Not half! (5)
5 Home Rule appropriate? (2,5)
6 House in county town (9)
7 Right, soft-spoken eccentric, racing (3,5,2,5) THE SPORT OF KINGS
8 Trees cut across area used for festival (6)
9 Bang bell cast in iron (6)
14 Blunder by individual turning up hidden bomb, perhaps (5,4)
16 Sweet pendant (4,4)
18 Brief plan to promote actress (Rosalind or Jane) (7)
19 Reportedly dressing well (6)
20 Manipulated SP, once, as a gamble (2,4)
23 Snap in suntrap - hot, obviously (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2835/article7069060.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Film a vessel on a river (6)
4 English writer, Eliot, is wandering around lake (8) SILLITOE
10 In lodgings, one battering burgers (7-8) QUARTER-POUNDERS
11 Exhausted, among a group marooned (9)
12 Enough taste without pinch of salt (5) AMPLE
13 Striking number heading chart (7)
15 Stop working in retreat (6)
17 Husband leaving nurse in leafy glade (6)
19 Miser, for example, returned, after wages, we hear (7)
21 Independent broadsheet in New York, particularly good (5)
22 Almost read fire-raiser's game (4,5)
24 Plain glass in wagon (7,8) PRAIREE SCHOONER
25 Sling a monitor inside school (8)
26 Scandalmonger, first to get very large drink (6) GOSSIP

DOWN
1 Inform aircraftman, strikingly old-fashioned (8)
2 Raging at fame, or fat cats, in reality (2,1,6,2,4) AS A MATTER OF FACT
3 Appeared in play - lengthy? Not half! (5)
5 Home Rule appropriate? (2,5)
6 House in county town (9)
7 Right, soft-spoken eccentric, racing (3,5,2,5) THE SPORT OF KINGS
8 Trees cut across area used for festival (6) EASTER
9 Bang bell cast in iron (6)
14 Blunder by individual turning up hidden bomb, perhaps (5,4)
16 Sweet pendant (4,4)
18 Brief plan to promote actress (Rosalind or Jane) (7)
19 Reportedly dressing well (6)
20 Manipulated SP, once, as a gamble (2,4) ON SPEC
23 Snap in suntrap - hot, obviously (5) PHOTO

[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
1 Film a vessel on a river (6) A/VAT/A/R
4 English writer, Eliot, is wandering around lake (8) SILLITOE
10 In lodgings, one battering burgers (7-8) QUARTER-POUNDERS
11 Exhausted, among a group marooned (9) A/BAN(DONE)D
12 Enough taste without pinch of salt (5) AMPLE
13 Striking number heading chart (7) NO/TABLE
15 Stop working in retreat (6)
17 Husband leaving nurse in leafy glade (6)
19 Miser, for example, returned, after wages, we hear (7) ~screw (SCROO)(GE<=)
21 Independent broadsheet in New York, particularly good (5)
22 Almost read fire-raiser's game (4,5)
24 Plain glass in wagon (7,8) PRAIREE SCHOONER
25 Sling a monitor inside school (8)
26 Scandalmonger, first to get very large drink (6) GOSSIP

DOWN
1 Inform aircraftman, strikingly old-fashioned (8) AC/QUAINT
2 Raging at fame, or fat cats, in reality (2,1,6,2,4) AS A MATTER OF FACT
3 Appeared in play - lengthy? Not half! (5)
5 Home Rule appropriate? (2,5)
6 House in county town (9)
7 Right, soft-spoken eccentric, racing (3,5,2,5) THE SPORT OF KINGS
8 Trees cut across area used for festival (6) EASTER
9 Bang bell cast in iron (6)
14 Blunder by individual turning up hidden bomb, perhaps (5,4)
16 Sweet pendant (4,4)
18 Brief plan to promote actress (Rosalind or Jane) (7)
19 Reportedly dressing well (6)
20 Manipulated SP, once, as a gamble (2,4) ON SPEC
23 Snap in suntrap - hot, obviously (5) PHOTO

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Film a vessel on a river (6) A/VAT/A/R
4 English writer, Eliot, is wandering around lake (8) SILLITOE
10 In lodgings, one battering burgers (7-8) QUARTER-POUNDERS
11 Exhausted, among a group marooned (9) A/BAN(DONE)D
12 Enough taste without pinch of salt (5) AMPLE
13 Striking number heading chart (7) NO/TABLE
15 Stop working in retreat (6)
17 Husband leaving nurse in leafy glade (6)
19 Miser, for example, returned, after wages, we hear (7) ~screw (SCROO)(GE<=)
21 Independent broadsheet in New York, particularly good (5)NIFTY
22 Almost read fire-raiser's game (4,5)
24 Plain glass in wagon (7,8) PRAIREE SCHOONER
25 Sling a monitor inside school (8)CATAPULT
26 Scandalmonger, first to get very large drink (6) GOSSIP

DOWN
1 Inform aircraftman, strikingly old-fashioned (8) AC/QUAINT
2 Raging at fame, or fat cats, in reality (2,1,6,2,4) AS A MATTER OF FACT
3 Appeared in play - lengthy? Not half! (5)ACTED
5 Home Rule appropriate? (2,5)IN ORDER
6 House in county town (9)
7 Right, soft-spoken eccentric, racing (3,5,2,5) THE SPORT OF KINGS
8 Trees cut across area used for festival (6) EASTER
9 Bang bell cast in iron (6)
14 Blunder by individual turning up hidden bomb, perhaps (5,4)BOOBY TRAP
16 Sweet pendant (4,4)
18 Brief plan to promote actress (Rosalind or Jane) (7)
19 Reportedly dressing well (6)
20 Manipulated SP, once, as a gamble (2,4) ON SPEC
23 Snap in suntrap - hot, obviously (5) PHOTO

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Film a vessel on a river (6) A/VAT/A/R
4 English writer, Eliot, is wandering around lake (8) SILLITOE
10 In lodgings, one battering burgers (7-8) QUARTER-POUNDERS
11 Exhausted, among a group marooned (9) A/BAN(DONE)D
12 Enough taste without pinch of salt (5) AMPLE
13 Striking number heading chart (7) NO/TABLE
15 Stop working in retreat (6)RETIRE
17 Husband leaving nurse in leafy glade (6)ARBOUR
19 Miser, for example, returned, after wages, we hear (7) ~screw (SCROO)(GE<=)
21 Independent broadsheet in New York, particularly good (5)NIFTY
22 Almost read fire-raiser's game (4,5)STUD POKER
24 Plain glass in wagon (7,8) PRAIREE SCHOONER
25 Sling a monitor inside school (8)CATAPULT
26 Scandalmonger, first to get very large drink (6) GOSSIP

DOWN
1 Inform aircraftman, strikingly old-fashioned (8) AC/QUAINT
2 Raging at fame, or fat cats, in reality (2,1,6,2,4) AS A MATTER OF FACT
3 Appeared in play - lengthy? Not half! (5)ACTED
5 Home Rule appropriate? (2,5)IN ORDER
6 House in county town (9)LANCASTER
7 Right, soft-spoken eccentric, racing (3,5,2,5) THE SPORT OF KINGS
8 Trees cut across area used for festival (6) EASTER
9 Bang bell cast in iron (6)FRINGE
14 Blunder by individual turning up hidden bomb, perhaps (5,4)BOOBY TRAP
16 Sweet pendant (4,4)TEAR DROP
18 Brief plan to promote actress (Rosalind or Jane) (7)RUSSELL
19 Reportedly dressing well (6)SOURCE
20 Manipulated SP, once, as a gamble (2,4) ON SPEC
23 Snap in suntrap - hot, obviously (5) PHOTO

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Lots of small pins (6)
8 Female basically deemed horribly vile (3-5)
9 Fine crackers passed round in break (8)
10 Harry's undercover agents getting tense (6)
11 Contract value for animals (5)
12 Reach a time to reciprocate all the rage (6) ATTAIN
14 So we mean sitting idly? (7,4,4) WASTING ONES TIME
17 Variable salary protecting yen without limit (6) PATCHY
18 Confuse beer drinking theologian (5) ADDLE
22 Nearly a thousand couples missing (6) ALMOST
23 River being normal in sound for one from the country (8)
24 Involves matters of importance (8)
25 Personification of a boring, average sailor (6)

Down
1 Holds one's opinion in policy dispute (6,3)
2 Rare to be caught in panic (6)
3 Posture adopted by Atlas — an aspect (5)
4 Penetrate through flesh and ultimately bone (8)
5 Highly connected firm in construction (4-4)
6 Primary class when 15? (5)
8 Affectionate words exchanged — it's then we snog (5,8)
13 Condition met, as all round Royal suspect trickery (5,1,3)
15 Highest score is Excellent (3-5)
16 Building or any cottage essentially used for swimming (8)
19 Love on date, darling goes round tree (6)
20 What one bends in drinking joint (5)
21 Engine driver possibly heading for station at eleven (5)

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Lots of small pins (6)
8 Female basically deemed horribly vile (3-5)
9 Fine crackers passed round in break (8)
10 Harry's undercover agents getting tense (6)
11 Contract value for animals (5)ASSES
12 Reach a time to reciprocate all the rage (6) ATTAIN
14 So we mean sitting idly? (7,4,4) WASTING ONES TIME
17 Variable salary protecting yen without limit (6) PATCHY
18 Confuse beer drinking theologian (5) ADDLE
22 Nearly a thousand couples missing (6) ALMOST
23 River being normal in sound for one from the country (8)
24 Involves matters of importance (8)CONCERNS
25 Personification of a boring, average sailor (6)AVATAR

Down
1 Holds one's opinion in policy dispute (6,3)
2 Rare to be caught in panic (6)
3 Posture adopted by Atlas — an aspect (5)
4 Penetrate through flesh and ultimately bone (8)
5 Highly connected firm in construction (4-4)
6 Primary class when 15? (5)
8 Affectionate words exchanged — it's then we snog (5,8)SWEET NOTHINGS
13 Condition met, as all round Royal suspect trickery (5,1,3)SMELL A RAT
15 Highest score is Excellent (3-5)
16 Building or any cottage essentially used for swimming (8)
19 Love on date, darling goes round tree (6)
20 What one bends in drinking joint (5)
21 Engine driver possibly heading for station at eleven (5)