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

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Lots of small pins (6) STACKS
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) SCARCE
3 Posture adopted by Atlas — an aspect (5) ASANA
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) TOP-NOTCH
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) STEAM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Lots of small pins (6) STACKS
8 Female basically deemed horribly vile (3-5)SHE-DEVIL
9 Fine crackers passed round in break (8)INFRINGE
10 Harry's undercover agents getting tense (6)MOLEST
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)NATIONAL
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)STANDS PAT
2 Rare to be caught in panic (6) SCARCE
3 Posture adopted by Atlas — an aspect (5) ASANA
4 Penetrate through flesh and ultimately bone (8)PERMEATE
5 Highly connected firm in construction (4-4)WELL-KNIT
6 Primary class when 15? (5)FIRST
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) TOP-NOTCH
16 Building or any cottage essentially used for swimming (8)NATATORY
19 Love on date, darling goes round tree (6)DEODAR
20 What one bends in drinking joint (5)ELBOW
21 Engine driver possibly heading for station at eleven (5) STEAM

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

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Loving touch worries son (6)
8 Confrontation resulting from blue movie maybe anticipated (8)
9 Tolerate reverses without resistance, plunge, day spent unrestrained (8)
10 Kid overcome by setback in races (6)
11 Pleasures without bearing young ones (5)
12 A symbol bearing singular detail (6)
14 Unharvested, rot set in whenever hot, it is assumed (6,2,3,4) WITHER ON THE VINE
17 Enter harbour in shabby boat (6)
18 Society facing mass depression (5)
22 Bells toll at counter bagging rations (6)
23 Shot setter without regrets — it's horrible (8) GRUESOME
24 Uniform Act prevents checks — troops once screened by these (8) TESTUDOS
25 Removes dirt from club tips (6)

Down
1 Rule violated if format disturbed? Quite the contrary (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
2 Poverty of writer, female, expressed in rage (6)
3 When shot, turns to jelly (5)
4 March perhaps, hiding messy tie and old handkerchief (8)
5 English pope died in vain, IRA involved? (6,2)
6 New bridges due to be held privately (5)
8 Speeds up, gets those snap rolls (5,2,3,3) STEPS ON THE GAS
13 Several miles away consequence follows very soon (3,6)
15 Basis of terrorism in extremely disgusting dens (8)
16 Vantage point round bank (8)
19 Voice of experience providing a warning flag (6)
20 Swift navy (5)
21 Feeling impact if pressure is high (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11361/article7067892.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Loving touch worries son (6)CARESS
8 Confrontation resulting from blue movie maybe anticipated (8)
9 Tolerate reverses without resistance, plunge, day spent unrestrained (8)
10 Kid overcome by setback in races (6)
11 Pleasures without bearing young ones (5)
12 A symbol bearing singular detail (6)
14 Unharvested, rot set in whenever hot, it is assumed (6,2,3,4) WITHER ON THE VINE
17 Enter harbour in shabby boat (6)
18 Society facing mass depression (5)SLUMP
22 Bells toll at counter bagging rations (6)ALLOTS
23 Shot setter without regrets — it's horrible (8) GRUESOME
24 Uniform Act prevents checks — troops once screened by these (8) TESTUDOS
25 Removes dirt from club tips (6)

Down
1 Rule violated if format disturbed? Quite the contrary (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
2 Poverty of writer, female, expressed in rage (6)
3 When shot, turns to jelly (5)
4 March perhaps, hiding messy tie and old handkerchief (8)
5 English pope died in vain, IRA involved? (6,2)
6 New bridges due to be held privately (5)OWNED
8 Speeds up, gets those snap rolls (5,2,3,3) STEPS ON THE GAS
13 Several miles away consequence follows very soon (3,6)
15 Basis of terrorism in extremely disgusting dens (8)
16 Vantage point round bank (8)
19 Voice of experience providing a warning flag (6)
20 Swift navy (5)FLEET
21 Feeling impact if pressure is high (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Loving touch worries son (6)CARESS
8 Confrontation resulting from blue movie maybe anticipated (8)
9 Tolerate reverses without resistance, plunge, day spent unrestrained (8)
10 Kid overcome by setback in races (6)
11 Pleasures without bearing young ones (5)
12 A symbol bearing singular detail (6)
14 Unharvested, rot set in whenever hot, it is assumed (6,2,3,4) WITHER ON THE VINE
17 Enter harbour in shabby boat (6) DINGHY
18 Society facing mass depression (5)SLUMP
22 Bells toll at counter bagging rations (6)ALLOTS
23 Shot setter without regrets — it's horrible (8) GRUESOME
24 Uniform Act prevents checks — troops once screened by these (8) TESTUDOS
25 Removes dirt from club tips (6) CLEANS

Down
1 Rule violated if format disturbed? Quite the contrary (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
2 Poverty of writer, female, expressed in rage (6)
3 When shot, turns to jelly (5)
4 March perhaps, hiding messy tie and old handkerchief (8)
5 English pope died in vain, IRA involved? (6,2)
6 New bridges due to be held privately (5)OWNED
8 Speeds up, gets those snap rolls (5,2,3,3) STEPS ON THE GAS
13 Several miles away consequence follows very soon (3,6) ANY MOMENT
15 Basis of terrorism in extremely disgusting dens (8)
16 Vantage point round bank (8) RINGSIDE
19 Voice of experience providing a warning flag (6)
20 Swift navy (5)FLEET
21 Feeling impact if pressure is high (5) HUNCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Loving touch worries son (6)CARESS
8 Confrontation resulting from blue movie maybe anticipated (8)SHOWDOWN
9 Tolerate reverses without resistance, plunge, day spent unrestrained (8)EFFUSIVE
10 Kid overcome by setback in races (6)TRIBES
11 Pleasures without bearing young ones (5)JOEYS
12 A symbol bearing singular detail (6)ASSIGN
14 Unharvested, rot set in whenever hot, it is assumed (6,2,3,4) WITHER ON THE VINE
17 Enter harbour in shabby boat (6) DINGHY
18 Society facing mass depression (5)SLUMP
22 Bells toll at counter bagging rations (6)ALLOTS
23 Shot setter without regrets — it's horrible (8) GRUESOME
24 Uniform Act prevents checks — troops once screened by these (8) TESTUDOS
25 Removes dirt from club tips (6) CLEANS

Down
1 Rule violated if format disturbed? Quite the contrary (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
2 Poverty of writer, female, expressed in rage (6)PENURY
3 When shot, turns to jelly (5)ASPIC
4 March perhaps, hiding messy tie and old handkerchief (8)MONTEITH
5 English pope died in vain, IRA involved? (6,2)ADRIAN IV
6 New bridges due to be held privately (5)OWNED
8 Speeds up, gets those snap rolls (5,2,3,3) STEPS ON THE GAS
13 Several miles away consequence follows very soon (3,6) ANY MOMENT
15 Basis of terrorism in extremely disgusting dens (8)HIDEOUTS
16 Vantage point round bank (8) RINGSIDE
19 Voice of experience providing a warning flag (6)LESSEN
20 Swift navy (5)FLEET
21 Feeling impact if pressure is high (5) HUNCH

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Saw, it’s 10.10 in the morning (5) AXIOM
4 Restrict a metropolis's size (8) CAPACITY
8 Order concoction comprising a cold Indian beverage for starters (14) CLASSIFICATION
10 Influence and frighten quarry (9) DETERMINE
11 Urgency seen in man crossing a road … (5) HASTE
12 … longing to get innerwear, turning just round the corner (6)
14 Senator’s worried listening to verdict (8)
17 Aroused from study returned after a wash (8)
18 Evening star often seen at the end of daylight (6)
20 Old language existed around beginning of time (5)
22 To put it simply, train’s departed leaving one behind (9)
24 Exemplary doctor patients revere (14)
25 Anxious son returned ice-cream (8)
26 Suspects didn’t filch American model’s glasses (5)

Down
1 Drug, helper outside ward had consumed at first by mistake (12)
2 Captain about to leave unfortunately unfit (5)
3 School boy taking ages in long distance race is dejected (9)
4 Corpse starting to get decomposed in casket (6)
5 Gents often gathered around and demonstrated (8)
6 Problem in entrance test’s hard — about speed of light (5)
7 Large quantities of handouts distributed by society (9)
9 Just the same lever he’s sent for alignment (12)
13 Painting crew likely to go around residence (9)
15 Curiously yard’s shut for weekdays (9)
16 It’s about filling cavities for these doctors (8)
19 Pop group’s audition is disallowed (6)
21 Sauce bottle (5)
23 Nimble, dainty female runs off (5)

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[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Saw, it’s 10.10 in the morning (5) AXIOM
4 Restrict a metropolis's size (8) CAPACITY
8 Order concoction comprising a cold Indian beverage for starters (14) CLASSIFICATION
10 Influence and frighten quarry (9) DETERMINE
11 Urgency seen in man crossing a road … (5) HASTE
12 … longing to get innerwear, turning just round the corner (6)
14 Senator’s worried listening to verdict (8)
17 Aroused from study returned after a wash (8)
18 Evening star often seen at the end of daylight (6)
20 Old language existed around beginning of time (5)LATIN
22 To put it simply, train’s departed leaving one behind (9)
24 Exemplary doctor patients revere (14)
25 Anxious son returned ice-cream (8)
26 Suspects didn’t filch American model’s glasses (5)

Down
1 Drug, helper outside ward had consumed at first by mistake (12)ACCIDENTALLY
2 Captain about to leave unfortunately unfit (5)INAPT
3 School boy taking ages in long distance race is dejected (9)
4 Corpse starting to get decomposed in casket (6)COFFIN
5 Gents often gathered around and demonstrated (8)
6 Problem in entrance test’s hard — about speed of light (5)
7 Large quantities of handouts distributed by society (9)
9 Just the same lever he’s sent for alignment (12)
13 Painting crew likely to go around residence (9)
15 Curiously yard’s shut for weekdays (9)THURSDAYS
16 It’s about filling cavities for these doctors (8)
19 Pop group’s audition is disallowed (6)
21 Sauce bottle (5)
23 Nimble, dainty female runs off (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Saw, it’s 10.10 in the morning (5) AXIOM
4 Restrict a metropolis's size (8) CAPACITY
8 Order concoction comprising a cold Indian beverage for starters (14) CLASSIFICATION
10 Influence and frighten quarry (9) DETERMINE
11 Urgency seen in man crossing a road … (5) HASTE
12 … longing to get innerwear, turning just round the corner (6)
14 Senator’s worried listening to verdict (8)
17 Aroused from study returned after a wash (8)
18 Evening star often seen at the end of daylight (6)
20 Old language existed around beginning of time (5)LATIN
22 To put it simply, train’s departed leaving one behind (9)
24 Exemplary doctor patients revere (14) REPRESENTATIVE
25 Anxious son returned ice-cream (8) STRESSED
26 Suspects didn’t filch American model’s glasses (5)

Down
1 Drug, helper outside ward had consumed at first by mistake (12)ACCIDENTALLY
2 Captain about to leave unfortunately unfit (5)INAPT
3 School boy taking ages in long distance race is dejected (9)
4 Corpse starting to get decomposed in casket (6)COFFIN
5 Gents often gathered around and demonstrated (8)
6 Problem in entrance test’s hard — about speed of light (5)
7 Large quantities of handouts distributed by society (9)
9 Just the same lever he’s sent for alignment (12)
13 Painting crew likely to go around residence (9)
15 Curiously yard’s shut for weekdays (9)THURSDAYS
16 It’s about filling cavities for these doctors (8) DENTISTS
19 Pop group’s audition is disallowed (6) BANNED
21 Sauce bottle (5)
23 Nimble, dainty female runs off (5) AGILE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Saw, it’s 10.10 in the morning (5) AXIOM
4 Restrict a metropolis's size (8) CAPACITY
8 Order concoction comprising a cold Indian beverage for starters (14) CLASSIFICATION
10 Influence and frighten quarry (9) DETERMINE
11 Urgency seen in man crossing a road … (5) HASTE
12 … longing to get innerwear, turning just round the corner (6)NEARBY
14 Senator’s worried listening to verdict (8)SENTENCE
17 Aroused from study returned after a wash (8)AWAKENED
18 Evening star often seen at the end of daylight (6)SUNSET
20 Old language existed around beginning of time (5)LATIN
22 To put it simply, train’s departed leaving one behind (9)TRANSLATE
24 Exemplary doctor patients revere (14) REPRESENTATIVE
25 Anxious son returned ice-cream (8) STRESSED
26 Suspects didn’t filch American model’s glasses (5)SPECS

Down
1 Drug, helper outside ward had consumed at first by mistake (12)ACCIDENTALLY
2 Captain about to leave unfortunately unfit (5)INAPT
3 School boy taking ages in long distance race is dejected (9)MISERABLE
4 Corpse starting to get decomposed in casket (6)COFFIN
5 Gents often gathered around and demonstrated (8)PICKETED
6 Problem in entrance test’s hard — about speed of light (5)CATCH
7 Large quantities of handouts distributed by society (9)THOUSANDS
9 Just the same lever he’s sent for alignment (12)NEVERTHELESS
13 Painting crew likely to go around residence (9)APARTMENT
15 Curiously yard’s shut for weekdays (9)THURSDAYS
16 It’s about filling cavities for these doctors (8) DENTISTS
19 Pop group’s audition is disallowed (6) BANNED
21 Sauce bottle (5)NERVE
23 Nimble, dainty female runs off (5) AGILE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Sadly, goon muted host; one who is persuasive in speech (6-7)
10 Perhaps, sodium and aluminium are acidic? No, it's basic! (9)
11 Spend once on her, when husband is away at last (5)
12 Mobile is repaired; Lost link with an ecological community (5)
13 Monkey's colour fading at the tail, heard you added colour! (9)
14 Exploit erection in part to delay (6)
16 Not letting say, Ms. Marilyn to complete is mean (4)
19 A drop of retsina in drink brings a smile (4)
20 Disheartened boy and girl married in the past (6)
25 Sparkling wine for winner with a gin cocktail (9)
26 Good landlady should be invisible like this? (5)
27 Goodbye present, I ultimately leave you (5) ADIEU
28 Bad clue, nothing inside to hold setter's name and delivery (9) ELOCUTION
29 Revolt ensues upon entry at the ball for wearing extra things with the outfit (13) ACCESSORISING

Down
2 Imprisonment failed, spirit flew off with chip, a device aiding memory (8) MNEMONIC
3 Buzzer takes a sip of soup after egg and becomes fat (5) OBESE
4 That boxer conceals a piece of luggage (6)
5 I participated in a plot developed for a picture (3,5)
6 For badly losing, golfer's angry about wearing redhead's cap (9)
7 Book sales initially below threshold in shows (6)
8 German boy sick to chop off tail of mammal (6)
9 Stop the action (5)
15 Partner distressed to join European Union's transport (9)
17 Wakes up nurse with Elvis dance around a pole (8)
18 Moin went around mountain by mid-morning to find a place to stay (5,3)
21 Kiss accepted by stranger, given by worker is lingering (6)
22 Beacon damaged, boy lost in sea (5)
23 I am coming back with new account of a psychopath (6)
24 Cool party on 1st October right inside the building (6)
26 Horse eats a bit of lettuce and ulluco given by Sikh leader and makes a gurgling sound (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11147/article6248806.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Sadly, goon muted host; one who is persuasive in speech (6-7)SMOOTH-TONGUED
10 Perhaps, sodium and aluminium are acidic? No, it's basic! (9)
11 Spend once on her, when husband is away at last (5)
12 Mobile is repaired; Lost link with an ecological community (5)
13 Monkey's colour fading at the tail, heard you added colour! (9)
14 Exploit erection in part to delay (6)
16 Not letting say, Ms. Marilyn to complete is mean (4)
19 A drop of retsina in drink brings a smile (4)
20 Disheartened boy and girl married in the past (6)
25 Sparkling wine for winner with a gin cocktail (9)CHAMPAGNE
26 Good landlady should be invisible like this? (5)
27 Goodbye present, I ultimately leave you (5)ADIEU
28 Bad clue, nothing inside to hold setter's name and delivery (9)
29 Revolt ensues upon entry at the ball for wearing extra things with the outfit (13)

Down
2 Imprisonment failed, spirit flew off with chip, a device aiding memory (8)
3 Buzzer takes a sip of soup after egg and becomes fat (5)OBESE
4 That boxer conceals a piece of luggage (6)
5 I participated in a plot developed for a picture (3,5)
6 For badly losing, golfer's angry about wearing redhead's cap (9)
7 Book sales initially below threshold in shows (6)
8 German boy sick to chop off tail of mammal (6)
9 Stop the action (5)
15 Partner distressed to join European Union's transport (9)
17 Wakes up nurse with Elvis dance around a pole (8)
18 Moin went around mountain by mid-morning to find a place to stay (5,3)
21 Kiss accepted by stranger, given by worker is lingering (6)
22 Beacon damaged, boy lost in sea (5)OCEAN
23 I am coming back with new account of a psychopath (6)
24 Cool party on 1st October right inside the building (6)
26 Horse eats a bit of lettuce and ulluco given by Sikh leader and makes a gurgling sound (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Sadly, goon muted host; one who is persuasive in speech (6-7)SMOOTH-TONGUED
10 Perhaps, sodium and aluminium are acidic? No, it's basic! (9)
11 Spend once on her, when husband is away at last (5)
12 Mobile is repaired; Lost link with an ecological community (5)
13 Monkey's colour fading at the tail, heard you added colour! (9)
14 Exploit erection in part to delay (6)
16 Not letting say, Ms. Marilyn to complete is mean (4)
19 A drop of retsina in drink brings a smile (4)
20 Disheartened boy and girl married in the past (6) BYGONE
25 Sparkling wine for winner with a gin cocktail (9)CHAMPAGNE
26 Good landlady should be invisible like this? (5) GHOST
27 Goodbye present, I ultimately leave you (5)ADIEU
28 Bad clue, nothing inside to hold setter's name and delivery (9) ELOCUTION
29 Revolt ensues upon entry at the ball for wearing extra things with the outfit (13) ACCESSORISING

Down
2 Imprisonment failed, spirit flew off with chip, a device aiding memory (8) MNEMONIC
3 Buzzer takes a sip of soup after egg and becomes fat (5)OBESE
4 That boxer conceals a piece of luggage (6)
5 I participated in a plot developed for a picture (3,5)
6 For badly losing, golfer's angry about wearing redhead's cap (9)
7 Book sales initially below threshold in shows (6)
8 German boy sick to chop off tail of mammal (6)
9 Stop the action (5)
15 Partner distressed to join European Union's transport (9)
17 Wakes up nurse with Elvis dance around a pole (8)
18 Moin went around mountain by mid-morning to find a place to stay (5,3) MOTOR INN
21 Kiss accepted by stranger, given by worker is lingering (6) EXTANT
22 Beacon damaged, boy lost in sea (5)OCEAN
23 I am coming back with new account of a psychopath (6) MANIAC
24 Cool party on 1st October right inside the building (6)
26 Horse eats a bit of lettuce and ulluco given by Sikh leader and makes a gurgling sound (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Sadly, goon muted host; one who is persuasive in speech (6-7)SMOOTH-TONGUED
10 Perhaps, sodium and aluminium are acidic? No, it's basic! (9)ELEMENTAL
11 Spend once on her, when husband is away at last (5)EXERT
12 Mobile is repaired; Lost link with an ecological community (5)BIOME
13 Monkey's colour fading at the tail, heard you added colour! (9)ORANGUTAN
14 Exploit erection in part to delay (6)LOITER
16 Not letting say, Ms. Marilyn to complete is mean (4)NORM
19 A drop of retsina in drink brings a smile (4)GRIN
20 Disheartened boy and girl married in the past (6) BYGONE
25 Sparkling wine for winner with a gin cocktail (9)CHAMPAGNE
26 Good landlady should be invisible like this? (5) GHOST
27 Goodbye present, I ultimately leave you (5)ADIEU
28 Bad clue, nothing inside to hold setter's name and delivery (9) ELOCUTION
29 Revolt ensues upon entry at the ball for wearing extra things with the outfit (13) ACCESSORISING

Down
2 Imprisonment failed, spirit flew off with chip, a device aiding memory (8) MNEMONIC
3 Buzzer takes a sip of soup after egg and becomes fat (5)OBESE
4 That boxer conceals a piece of luggage (6)HATBOX
5 I participated in a plot developed for a picture (3,5)OIL PAINT
6 For badly losing, golfer's angry about wearing redhead's cap (9)GLENGARRY
7 Book sales initially below threshold in shows (6)EVENTS
8 German boy sick to chop off tail of mammal (6)GERBIL
9 Stop the action (5)STUNT
15 Partner distressed to join European Union's transport (9)ENRAPTURE
17 Wakes up nurse with Elvis dance around a pole (8)ENLIVENS
18 Moin went around mountain by mid-morning to find a place to stay (5,3) MOTOR INN
21 Kiss accepted by stranger, given by worker is lingering (6) EXTANT
22 Beacon damaged, boy lost in sea (5)OCEAN
23 I am coming back with new account of a psychopath (6) MANIAC
24 Cool party on 1st October right inside the building (6)INDOOR
26 Horse eats a bit of lettuce and ulluco given by Sikh leader and makes a gurgling sound (5)GLUGS

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

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Opposed to article on government uninstalling meter in re-laid Main Street (7)
10 Summary not in track (7)
11 Uninitiated Moroccan dressed in animal... (7)
12 ...costume, at times is trash (7)
13 Invite Copper inside at base to estimate (9)
15 Performed a Caesarean to eliminate danger primarily (5)
16 Appealed to guide to stay in outskirts of Passade at Germany (7)
19 Thrilled to find a new drier on street earlier (7)
20 Develop old cricket club with unlimited Euro (5)
21 Can I work in last commercial? (9)
25 Defend fifth bowler, side without one's ordinary (7)
26 Highly dismal surroundings at Lalgudi entrance (7)
28 Slowest legs not abnormal (7)
29 Lighter intern lit filling in with hydrogen (7)

Down
1 Female's bra stitched with primarily Indian cotton material (6)
2 Eliminate disease by changing sides (6)
3 News is not for opposition leaders (4)
4 Skinhead confronts Brown's last article on part of a poem (6)
5 Meeting against Greece getting EU's dollars without certificate (8)
6 Rations distributed after collecting VAT for famine (10)
7 God is a good man, Earth runs as an act of God (8)
8 Counted on quiet conclusion indeed (8)
14 True, Andrew's drunk and sunken (10)
16 Genuinely support, ahead of time with no acting (8)
17 Getting away from duplicating key earlier (8)
18 Handy to include one new setter, last puzzle guaranteed (8)
22 Deny quarter, consumed gallon earlier (6)
23 Hotel Lawrence checked in, at last is attentive (6)
24 Covers and letterhead can be easy to procure, right? (6)
27 Leave eastern side to touch junction (4)

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[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Opposed to article on government uninstalling meter in re-laid Main Street (7)
10 Summary not in track (7)
11 Uninitiated Moroccan dressed in animal... (7) [-m]RACCOON*
12 ...costume, at times is trash (7)
13 Invite Copper inside at base to estimate (9) CAL(CU)L/AT/E
15 Performed a Caesarean to eliminate danger primarily (5)
16 Appealed to guide to stay in outskirts of Passade at Germany (7) P(LEAD)E/D
19 Thrilled to find a new drier on street earlier (7)
20 Develop old cricket club with unlimited Euro (5)
21 Can I work in last commercial? (9) {FIN(ANCI*)AL}
25 Defend fifth bowler, side without one's ordinary (7)
26 Highly dismal surroundings at Lalgudi entrance (7)
28 Slowest legs not abnormal (7)
29 Lighter intern lit filling in with hydrogen (7)

Down
1 Female's bra stitched with primarily Indian cotton material (6) F(ABR*)/I/C
2 Eliminate disease by changing sides (6)
3 News is not for opposition leaders (4)
4 Skinhead confronts Brown's last article on part of a poem (6)
5 Meeting against Greece getting EU's dollars without certificate (8)
6 Rations distributed after collecting VAT for famine (10)
7 God is a good man, Earth runs as an act of God (8)
8 Counted on quiet conclusion indeed (8)
14 True, Andrew's drunk and sunken (10)
16 Genuinely support, ahead of time with no acting (8)
17 Getting away from duplicating key earlier (8)
18 Handy to include one new setter, last puzzle guaranteed (8)
22 Deny quarter, consumed gallon earlier (6)
23 Hotel Lawrence checked in, at last is attentive (6)
24 Covers and letterhead can be easy to procure, right? (6)
27 Leave eastern side to touch junction (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Opposed to article on government uninstalling meter in re-laid Main Street (7)
10 Summary not in track (7)
11 Uninitiated Moroccan dressed in animal... (7) [-m]RACCOON*
12 ...costume, at times is trash (7)GARBAGE
13 Invite Copper inside at base to estimate (9) CAL(CU)L/AT/E
15 Performed a Caesarean to eliminate danger primarily (5)ACTED
16 Appealed to guide to stay in outskirts of Passade at Germany (7) P(LEAD)E/D
19 Thrilled to find a new drier on street earlier (7)
20 Develop old cricket club with unlimited Euro (5)
21 Can I work in last commercial? (9) {FIN(ANCI*)AL}
25 Defend fifth bowler, side without one's ordinary (7)
26 Highly dismal surroundings at Lalgudi entrance (7)GREATLY
28 Slowest legs not abnormal (7)
29 Lighter intern lit filling in with hydrogen (7)

Down
1 Female's bra stitched with primarily Indian cotton material (6) F(ABR*)/I/C
2 Eliminate disease by changing sides (6)
3 News is not for opposition leaders (4)INFO
4 Skinhead confronts Brown's last article on part of a poem (6)STANZA
5 Meeting against Greece getting EU's dollars without certificate (8)
6 Rations distributed after collecting VAT for famine (10)
7 God is a good man, Earth runs as an act of God (8)
8 Counted on quiet conclusion indeed (8)
14 True, Andrew's drunk and sunken (10)
16 Genuinely support, ahead of time with no acting (8)
17 Getting away from duplicating key earlier (8)
18 Handy to include one new setter, last puzzle guaranteed (8)
22 Deny quarter, consumed gallon earlier (6)
23 Hotel Lawrence checked in, at last is attentive (6)
24 Covers and letterhead can be easy to procure, right? (6)
27 Leave eastern side to touch junction (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Opposed to article on government uninstalling meter in re-laid Main Street (7) AGAINST
10 Summary not in track (7)
11 Uninitiated Moroccan dressed in animal... (7) [-m]RACCOON*
12 ...costume, at times is trash (7)GARBAGE
13 Invite Copper inside at base to estimate (9) CAL(CU)L/AT/E
15 Performed a Caesarean to eliminate danger primarily (5)ACTED
16 Appealed to guide to stay in outskirts of Passade at Germany (7) P(LEAD)E/D
19 Thrilled to find a new drier on street earlier (7)
20 Develop old cricket club with unlimited Euro (5)
21 Can I work in last commercial? (9) {FIN(ANCI*)AL}
25 Defend fifth bowler, side without one's ordinary (7)
26 Highly dismal surroundings at Lalgudi entrance (7)GREATLY
28 Slowest legs not abnormal (7)
29 Lighter intern lit filling in with hydrogen (7)

Down
1 Female's bra stitched with primarily Indian cotton material (6) F(ABR*)/I/C
2 Eliminate disease by changing sides (6) CANCEL
3 News is not for opposition leaders (4)INFO
4 Skinhead confronts Brown's last article on part of a poem (6)STANZA
5 Meeting against Greece getting EU's dollars without certificate (8)
6 Rations distributed after collecting VAT for famine (10) STARVATION
7 God is a good man, Earth runs as an act of God (8)
8 Counted on quiet conclusion indeed (8)
14 True, Andrew's drunk and sunken (10) UNDERWATER
16 Genuinely support, ahead of time with no acting (8)
17 Getting away from duplicating key earlier (8) ESCAPING
18 Handy to include one new setter, last puzzle guaranteed (8)
22 Deny quarter, consumed gallon earlier (6)
23 Hotel Lawrence checked in, at last is attentive (6)
24 Covers and letterhead can be easy to procure, right? (6)
27 Leave eastern side to touch junction (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Opposed to article on government uninstalling meter in re-laid Main Street (7) AGAINST
10 Summary not in track (7)OUTLINE
11 Uninitiated Moroccan dressed in animal... (7) [-m]RACCOON*
12 ...costume, at times is trash (7)GARBAGE
13 Invite Copper inside at base to estimate (9) CAL(CU)L/AT/E
15 Performed a Caesarean to eliminate danger primarily (5)ACTED
16 Appealed to guide to stay in outskirts of Passade at Germany (7) P(LEAD)E/D
19 Thrilled to find a new drier on street earlier (7)STIRRED
20 Develop old cricket club with unlimited Euro (5)OCCUR
21 Can I work in last commercial? (9) {FIN(ANCI*)AL}
25 Defend fifth bowler, side without one's ordinary (7)EXPLAIN
26 Highly dismal surroundings at Lalgudi entrance (7)GREATLY
28 Slowest legs not abnormal (7)LONGEST
29 Lighter intern lit filling in with hydrogen (7)THINNER

Down
1 Female's bra stitched with primarily Indian cotton material (6) F(ABR*)/I/C
2 Eliminate disease by changing sides (6) CANCEL
3 News is not for opposition leaders (4)INFO
4 Skinhead confronts Brown's last article on part of a poem (6)STANZA
5 Meeting against Greece getting EU's dollars without certificate (8)CONGRESS
6 Rations distributed after collecting VAT for famine (10) STARVATION
7 God is a good man, Earth runs as an act of God (8)DISASTER
8 Counted on quiet conclusion indeed (8)DEPENDED
14 True, Andrew's drunk and sunken (10) UNDERWATER
16 Genuinely support, ahead of time with no acting (8)PROPERLY
17 Getting away from duplicating key earlier (8) ESCAPING
18 Handy to include one new setter, last puzzle guaranteed (8)DEFINITE
22 Deny quarter, consumed gallon earlier (6)NEGATE
23 Hotel Lawrence checked in, at last is attentive (6)INTENT
24 Covers and letterhead can be easy to procure, right? (6)LAYERS
27 Leave eastern side to touch junction (4)EXIT

:clap::clap::clap: Quite an enjoyable puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
9, 12 Hate instigated by opposing general norms? (8,7,3,4)
10 Driving force behind accidents (4,3)
13 Abbreviated writing is brief and hard to digest (9)
14 Noodle soup with a dash of Imli? Hopeless (5)
15 She brewed beer with a small quantity leftover (7)
18 Americans seek a New York building (7)
21 Brain aptitude somewhat unfit (5)
23 Help woman buy kitchen appliance that’s made without machinery (4-5)
25 Secure royal shield (7)
26, 29 Heed jowly sophist’s truth about a cognitive bias (3,4,5,10)

Down
1 He was a star, in a way (4)
2 Account I am recollecting about shiny substance (4)
3 Strong and determined (8)
4 Solve in-game problem (6)
5 Typical morning this time (3,2,3)
6 E-wall? That’s bogus (4,2)
7 Worker, a bit injured, needs to indulge in medicine (8)
8 Growing small trees aboard ship causes troubles (8)
11 Colour roofs of opulent castles housing regal emperors (5)
15 What can be seen when shower settles? (8)
16 Ban crude treatment of tofu (4,4)
17 They always receive the fag end (8)
19 I held capital (3,5)
20 77 – 7 = 50 - 50 (5)
22 City to announce general pastry ingredient (6)
24 A fancy image (6)
27 Prussia lost one religious doctor to a Marxist state (1,1,1,1)
28 Without drugs, drunkard will hurl (4)

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9, 12 Hate instigated by opposing general norms? (8,7,3,4)
10 Driving force behind accidents (4,3)
13 Abbreviated writing is brief and hard to digest (9)
14 Noodle soup with a dash of Imli? Hopeless (5)
15 She brewed beer with a small quantity leftover (7)
18 Americans seek a New York building (7)
21 Brain aptitude somewhat unfit (5)
23 Help woman buy kitchen appliance that’s made without machinery (4-5)
25 Secure royal shield (7)
26, 29 Heed jowly sophist’s truth about a cognitive bias (3,4,5,10)

Down
1 He was a star, in a way (4)TSAR
2 Account I am recollecting about shiny substance (4)
3 Strong and determined (8)
4 Solve in-game problem (6)ENIGMA
5 Typical morning this time (3,2,3)
6 E-wall? That’s bogus (4,2)
7 Worker, a bit injured, needs to indulge in medicine (8)
8 Growing small trees aboard ship causes troubles (8)
11 Colour roofs of opulent castles housing regal emperors (5)
15 What can be seen when shower settles? (8)
16 Ban crude treatment of tofu (4,4)BEAN CURD
17 They always receive the fag end (8)
19 I held capital (3,5)NEW DELHI
20 77 – 7 = 50 - 50 (5)
22 City to announce general pastry ingredient (6)
24 A fancy image (6)
27 Prussia lost one religious doctor to a Marxist state (1,1,1,1)U S S R
28 Without drugs, drunkard will hurl (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9, 12 Hate instigated by opposing general norms? (8,7,3,4) SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE
10 Driving force behind accidents (4,3)
13 Abbreviated writing is brief and hard to digest (9)
14 Noodle soup with a dash of Imli? Hopeless (5)
15 She brewed beer with a small quantity leftover (7)
18 Americans seek a New York building (7)
21 Brain aptitude somewhat unfit (5) INAPT
23 Help woman buy kitchen appliance that’s made without machinery (4-5) HAND-WOVEN
25 Secure royal shield (7) BUCKLER
26, 29 Heed jowly sophist’s truth about a cognitive bias (3,4,5,10) THE JUST WORLD HYPOTHESIS

Down
1 He was a star, in a way (4)TSAR
2 Account I am recollecting about shiny substance (4)
3 Strong and determined (8)
4 Solve in-game problem (6)ENIGMA
5 Typical morning this time (3,2,3)
6 E-wall? That’s bogus (4,2)
7 Worker, a bit injured, needs to indulge in medicine (8)
8 Growing small trees aboard ship causes troubles (8)
11 Colour roofs of opulent castles housing regal emperors (5)
15 What can be seen when shower settles? (8)
16 Ban crude treatment of tofu (4,4)BEAN CURD
17 They always receive the fag end (8)
19 I held capital (3,5)NEW DELHI
20 77 – 7 = 50 - 50 (5)
22 City to announce general pastry ingredient (6)
24 A fancy image (6)
27 Prussia lost one religious doctor to a Marxist state (1,1,1,1)U S S R
28 Without drugs, drunkard will hurl (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9, 12 Hate instigated by opposing general norms? (8,7,3,4) SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE
10 Driving force behind accidents (4,3)
13 Abbreviated writing is brief and hard to digest (9)
14 Noodle soup with a dash of Imli? Hopeless (5)
15 She brewed beer with a small quantity leftover (7)
18 Americans seek a New York building (7)
21 Brain aptitude somewhat unfit (5) INAPT
23 Help woman buy kitchen appliance that’s made without machinery (4-5) HAND-WOVEN
25 Secure royal shield (7) BUCKLER
26, 29 Heed jowly sophist’s truth about a cognitive bias (3,4,5,10) THE JUST WORLD HYPOTHESIS

Down
1 He was a star, in a way (4)TSAR
2 Account I am recollecting about shiny substance (4) MICA
3 Strong and determined (8)
4 Solve in-game problem (6)ENIGMA
5 Typical morning this time (3,2,3)
6 E-wall? That’s bogus (4,2)
7 Worker, a bit injured, needs to indulge in medicine (8)
8 Growing small trees aboard ship causes troubles (8)
11 Colour roofs of opulent castles housing regal emperors (5)
15 What can be seen when shower settles? (8) RAINBOWS
16 Ban crude treatment of tofu (4,4)BEAN CURD
17 They always receive the fag end (8) ASHTRAYS
19 I held capital (3,5)NEW DELHI
20 77 – 7 = 50 - 50 (5)
22 City to announce general pastry ingredient (6)
24 A fancy image (6) NOTION
27 Prussia lost one religious doctor to a Marxist state (1,1,1,1)U S S R
28 Without drugs, drunkard will hurl (4) TOSS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9, 12 Hate instigated by opposing general norms? (8,7,3,4) SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE
10 Driving force behind accidents (4,3)ROAD HOG
13 Abbreviated writing is brief and hard to digest (9)SHORTHAND
14 Noodle soup with a dash of Imli? Hopeless (5)PIOUS
15 She brewed beer with a small quantity leftover (7)REBECCA
18 Americans seek a New York building (7)YANKEES
21 Brain aptitude somewhat unfit (5) INAPT
23 Help woman buy kitchen appliance that’s made without machinery (4-5) HAND-WOVEN
25 Secure royal shield (7) BUCKLER
26, 29 Heed jowly sophist’s truth about a cognitive bias (3,4,5,10) THE JUST WORLD HYPOTHESIS

Down
1 He was a star, in a way (4)TSAR
2 Account I am recollecting about shiny substance (4) MICA
3 Strong and determined (8)EMPHATIC
4 Solve in-game problem (6)ENIGMA
5 Typical morning this time (3,2,3)DAY TO DAY
6 E-wall? That’s bogus (4,2)MADE UP
7 Worker, a bit injured, needs to indulge in medicine (8)ANTIDOTE
8 Growing small trees aboard ship causes troubles (8)STRESSES
11 Colour roofs of opulent castles housing regal emperors (5)OCHRE
15 What can be seen when shower settles? (8) RAINBOWS
16 Ban crude treatment of tofu (4,4)BEAN CURD
17 They always receive the fag end (8) ASHTRAYS
19 I held capital (3,5)NEW DELHI
20 77 – 7 = 50 - 50 (5)EVENS
22 City to announce general pastry ingredient (6)TOLEDO
24 A fancy image (6) NOTION
27 Prussia lost one religious doctor to a Marxist state (1,1,1,1)U S S R
28 Without drugs, drunkard will hurl (4) TOSS

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Real beano arranged, to include daughter, if back (4,4) BONA FIDE
5 Heartbreaking seeing soldier trapped in overturned vehicle (6) TRAGIC
9 Unfashionable drink, we hear, non-member required (8) OUTSIDER
10 Animal from mountain area, tailless cat (6) ALPACA
11 Fang forming part of tattoo — thug’s? (5) TOOTH
12 Pick leader in secret ballot (9)
14 Reasonable reasons to create amusement parks? (11)
18 Betray twin on trial (6-5)
21 Holly, say, perpetually growing (9)
23 A flower emerged (5)
24 US inventor is entertained by English university teacher (6)
25 Snake put away, so relax (4,4)
26 In centre of eastern country, a capital city(6)
27 Exceedingly healthy fine (4,4)

Down
1 Extremely drunk, bishop on top of house (6)
2 Alliance accepting one new country (6)
3 Female, just horrible (9)
4 Wear evening clothes round part of theatre (5,6)
6 Historical object shown by RC priest inside (5)
7 Slope that can get one treading laboriously (8)
8 Tribal conflict surrounding bar raised (8)
13 Soldier in alien region, disorientated (11)
15 Bond and nasty criminal in a state of readiness for action (2,5-2)
16 One supporting that woman during a depression (8)
17 City in Brazil surrounded by outstanding lake (8)
19 Foolish old man close to collapse after grabbing tail of very small wolf (6)
20 Herb from bog by New England lake (6)
22 Playing organ may cause complaint (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2836/article7089087.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Real beano arranged, to include daughter, if back (4,4) BONA FIDE
5 Heartbreaking seeing soldier trapped in overturned vehicle (6) TRAGIC
9 Unfashionable drink, we hear, non-member required (8) OUTSIDER
10 Animal from mountain area, tailless cat (6) ALPACA
11 Fang forming part of tattoo — thug’s? (5) TOOTH
12 Pick leader in secret ballot (9) SELECTION
14 Reasonable reasons to create amusement parks? (11) FAIRGROUNDS
18 Betray twin on trial (6-5) DOUBLE-CROSS
21 Holly, say, perpetually growing (9) EVERGREEN
23 A flower emerged (5)
24 US inventor is entertained by English university teacher (6) EDISON
25 Snake put away, so relax (4,4)
26 In centre of eastern country, a capital city(6)
27 Exceedingly healthy fine (4,4)

Down
1 Extremely drunk, bishop on top of house (6)
2 Alliance accepting one new country (6)
3 Female, just horrible (9)
4 Wear evening clothes round part of theatre (5,6)
6 Historical object shown by RC priest inside (5)
7 Slope that can get one treading laboriously (8)
8 Tribal conflict surrounding bar raised (8)
13 Soldier in alien region, disorientated (11)
15 Bond and nasty criminal in a state of readiness for action (2,5-2)
16 One supporting that woman during a depression (8)
17 City in Brazil surrounded by outstanding lake (8)
19 Foolish old man close to collapse after grabbing tail of very small wolf (6)
20 Herb from bog by New England lake (6)
22 Playing organ may cause complaint (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 & 22 Dn. He defeats a TH setter with point won just as time runs out (6,6)
4 Strains fit calf playing a bit of soccer (8)
10 Ban consequently covers a degree (7)
11 Wordy poetry captivates short lad (7)
12 Final delivery, ultimate shot! (4,4)
13 Bond’s money protects Bond’s boss and subordinate, at the end (6)
15 Squeezes by bringing back spin (4)
17 Ace setter undone by the rest in the list considered not worthy of mention (9)
20 Split or serve up a way to break the tie (5,4)
21 Letters from couple articulating request (4)
24 Rivalry time returns around New Year (6)
25 Cry around Old Trafford as Ronaldo finally enters tie-breaker (5-3)
28 A type of vacuum tube to deter conversion (7)
29 Cutting tool’s bolt regularly immersed in brine solution (7)
30 True mind destroyed in embryonic form (8)
31 See 5 Dn.

Down
1 Projecting teeth trimmed and covered with flashy case (8) BEETLING
2 Greek god eats some birds and animals (5) ZEBUS
3 Coat carried up by engineer (6) ENROBE
5 & 31 Ac. Free TV set I arranged for a thrilling game of tennis (4-6) FIVE-SETTER
6 Broke cleaner has right to become thief (8) LARCENER
7 Appeal following end of cliffhanger (5,4)
8 Leaves woman with aliens (6)
9 Election played out in dirtiness (9)
14 On the radio, recognize a fake American voice transmission (9)
16 Dropped fruit distributed (9)
18 Latrine residue on marshland lifted (8)
19 One who catches dog having appropriate, regular ears (8)
23 Man from Brazil entering residence (6)
26 Young Member of Parliament? (5)
27 Stitched up ends of fabulous blue window curtain (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 & 22 Dn. He defeats a TH setter with point won just as time runs out (6,6)
4 Strains fit calf playing a bit of soccer (8)
10 Ban consequently covers a degree (7)
11 Wordy poetry captivates short lad (7)
12 Final delivery, ultimate shot! (4,4)
13 Bond’s money protects Bond’s boss and subordinate, at the end (6)
15 Squeezes by bringing back spin (4)
17 Ace setter undone by the rest in the list considered not worthy of mention (9)
20 Split or serve up a way to break the tie (5,4)
21 Letters from couple articulating request (4) PLEA
24 Rivalry time returns around New Year (6)
25 Cry around Old Trafford as Ronaldo finally enters tie-breaker (5-3)
28 A type of vacuum tube to deter conversion (7)
29 Cutting tool’s bolt regularly immersed in brine solution (7)
30 True mind destroyed in embryonic form (8) RUDIMENT
31 See 5 Dn.

Down
1 Projecting teeth trimmed and covered with flashy case (8) BEETLING
2 Greek god eats some birds and animals (5) ZEBUS
3 Coat carried up by engineer (6) ENROBE
5 & 31 Ac. Free TV set I arranged for a thrilling game of tennis (4-6) FIVE-SETTER
6 Broke cleaner has right to become thief (8) LARCENER
7 Appeal following end of cliffhanger (5,4)
8 Leaves woman with aliens (6) SHEETS
9 Election played out in dirtiness (9)
14 On the radio, recognize a fake American voice transmission (9)
16 Dropped fruit distributed (9)
18 Latrine residue on marshland lifted (8)
19 One who catches dog having appropriate, regular ears (8)
23 Man from Brazil entering residence (6)
26 Young Member of Parliament? (5) OWLET
27 Stitched up ends of fabulous blue window curtain (4) SEWN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 & 22 Dn. He defeats a TH setter with point won just as time runs out (6,6)
4 Strains fit calf playing a bit of soccer (8)
10 Ban consequently covers a degree (7)
11 Wordy poetry captivates short lad (7)VERBOSE
12 Final delivery, ultimate shot! (4,4)LAST BALL
13 Bond’s money protects Bond’s boss and subordinate, at the end (6)
15 Squeezes by bringing back spin (4)
17 Ace setter undone by the rest in the list considered not worthy of mention (9)ETCETERAS
20 Split or serve up a way to break the tie (5,4)
21 Letters from couple articulating request (4) PLEA
24 Rivalry time returns around New Year (6)ENMITY
25 Cry around Old Trafford as Ronaldo finally enters tie-breaker (5-3)
28 A type of vacuum tube to deter conversion (7)
29 Cutting tool’s bolt regularly immersed in brine solution (7)
30 True mind destroyed in embryonic form (8) RUDIMENT
31 See 5 Dn.

Down
1 Projecting teeth trimmed and covered with flashy case (8) BEETLING
2 Greek god eats some birds and animals (5) ZEBUS
3 Coat carried up by engineer (6) ENROBE
5 & 31 Ac. Free TV set I arranged for a thrilling game of tennis (4-6) FIVE-SETTER
6 Broke cleaner has right to become thief (8) LARCENER
7 Appeal following end of cliffhanger (5,4)
8 Leaves woman with aliens (6) SHEETS
9 Election played out in dirtiness (9)POLLUTION
14 On the radio, recognize a fake American voice transmission (9)
16 Dropped fruit distributed (9)
18 Latrine residue on marshland lifted (8)
19 One who catches dog having appropriate, regular ears (8)
23 Man from Brazil entering residence (6)
26 Young Member of Parliament? (5) OWLET
27 Stitched up ends of fabulous blue window curtain (4) SEWN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 & 22 Dn. He defeats a TH setter with point won just as time runs out (6,6)BUZZER BEATER
4 Strains fit calf playing a bit of soccer (8)AFFLICTS
10 Ban consequently covers a degree (7)EMBARGO
11 Wordy poetry captivates short lad (7)VERBOSE
12 Final delivery, ultimate shot! (4,4)LAST BALL
13 Bond’s money protects Bond’s boss and subordinate, at the end (6)CEMENT
15 Squeezes by bringing back spin (4)NIPS
17 Ace setter undone by the rest in the list considered not worthy of mention (9)ETCETERAS
20 Split or serve up a way to break the tie (5,4)SUPER OVER
21 Letters from couple articulating request (4) PLEA
24 Rivalry time returns around New Year (6)ENMITY
25 Cry around Old Trafford as Ronaldo finally enters tie-breaker (5-3)SHOOT-OUT
28 A type of vacuum tube to deter conversion (7)TETRODE
29 Cutting tool’s bolt regularly immersed in brine solution (7)NIBBLER
30 True mind destroyed in embryonic form (8) RUDIMENT
31 See 5 Dn.

Down
1 Projecting teeth trimmed and covered with flashy case (8) BEETLING
2 Greek god eats some birds and animals (5) ZEBUS
3 Coat carried up by engineer (6) ENROBE
5 & 31 Ac. Free TV set I arranged for a thrilling game of tennis (4-6) FIVE-SETTER
6 Broke cleaner has right to become thief (8) LARCENER
7 Appeal following end of cliffhanger (5,4)CLOSE CALL
8 Leaves woman with aliens (6) SHEETS
9 Election played out in dirtiness (9)POLLUTION
14 On the radio, recognize a fake American voice transmission (9)TELEPHONY
16 Dropped fruit distributed (9)PLUMMETED
18 Latrine residue on marshland lifted (8)
19 One who catches dog having appropriate, regular ears (8)CAPTURER
23 Man from Brazil entering residence (6)HOMBRE
26 Young Member of Parliament? (5) OWLET
27 Stitched up ends of fabulous blue window curtain (4) SEWN

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Disapproved of jerk, one unknown character whined about (10)
7 Face-off in a coffee bar (4)
9 & 29 Ac. Turn substantial by gathering a percentage of income in top layouts (4,4,4)
10 Red crackers? Yes, in stock (6)
11 A family shortly flying to a town in Italy (6)
12 Times a setter overdoses (7)
14 Learner will be reading in lengths on the street to show skills (9)
16 Tea set’s unfinished (4)
18 Some starting trouble in voyage (4)
19 See visions of Fast and Furious. Release date is finally due (9)
22 Pack a small guitar into Jack’s trunk - it’s needed to play songs (7)
24 Character, after end of act, could be one to take a bow (6)
27 Books written in French that daughter spoke of (6)
28 Produce a variety of green tea (8)
29 See 9 Ac.
30 Not hard cutting an elm tree by end of day (10)

Down
2 Give them some space! (9)
3 Short post on the web over large tire design concept (5)
4 Striking one that cheats with ruler (7)
5 Shoot found in animal garden on top of manure (4)
6 Month’s starting off with complimentary order (6)
7 Nouveau riche woman's treasures (9)
8 United take advantage of having cut through Fulham defenders initially (5)
13 A chief that’s leading (5)
15 Net yield very surprising clearly (9)
17 One investigating rotten corpse in time (9)
20 Learner’s coach is on drugs (7)
21 Held up in battlefield — no friend to caress lovingly (6)
23 Guys run ably for seconds in routine (5)
25 Trolley’s loaded with a unit of weight (5)
26 Cow gorges often like a beast (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11120/article6144833.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Disapproved of jerk, one unknown character whined about (10)
7 Face-off in a coffee bar (4) CAFE
9 & 29 Ac. Turn substantial by gathering a percentage of income in top layouts (4,4,4)
10 Red crackers? Yes, in stock (6)
11 A family shortly flying to a town in Italy (6)
12 Times a setter overdoses (7)
14 Learner will be reading in lengths on the street to show skills (9)
16 Tea set’s unfinished (4)
18 Some starting trouble in voyage (4) SAIL
19 See visions of Fast and Furious. Release date is finally due (9)
22 Pack a small guitar into Jack’s trunk - it’s needed to play songs (7)
24 Character, after end of act, could be one to take a bow (6) ARCHER
27 Books written in French that daughter spoke of (6)
28 Produce a variety of green tea (8) GENERATE
29 See 9 Ac.
30 Not hard cutting an elm tree by end of day (10) ELEMENTARY

Down
2 Give them some space! (9)
3 Short post on the web over large tire design concept (5)
4 Striking one that cheats with ruler (7)
5 Shoot found in animal garden on top of manure (4)
6 Month’s starting off with complimentary order (6)
7 Nouveau riche woman's treasures (9)
8 United take advantage of having cut through Fulham defenders initially (5)
13 A chief that’s leading (5)
15 Net yield very surprising clearly (9)
17 One investigating rotten corpse in time (9)
20 Learner’s coach is on drugs (7)
21 Held up in battlefield — no friend to caress lovingly (6)
23 Guys run ably for seconds in routine (5)
25 Trolley’s loaded with a unit of weight (5)
26 Cow gorges often like a beast (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Disapproved of jerk, one unknown character whined about (10)
7 Face-off in a coffee bar (4) CAFE
9 ; 29 Ac. Turn substantial by gathering a percentage of income in top layouts (4,4,4)
10 Red crackers? Yes, in stock (6)
11 A family shortly flying to a town in Italy (6)
12 Times a setter overdoses (7) PER I ODS
14 Learner will be reading in lengths on the street to show skills (9)
16 Tea set’s unfinished (4)
18 Some starting trouble in voyage (4) SAIL
19 See visions of Fast and Furious. Release date is finally due (9)
22 Pack a small guitar into Jack’s trunk - it’s needed to play songs (7)
24 Character, after end of act, could be one to take a bow (6) ARCHER
27 Books written in French that daughter spoke of (6)
28 Produce a variety of green tea (8) GENERATE
29 See 9 Ac.
30 Not hard cutting an elm tree by end of day (10) ELEMENTARY

Down
2 Give them some space! (9)
3 Short post on the web over large tire design concept (5)
4 Striking one that cheats with ruler (7)
5 Shoot found in animal garden on top of manure (4)
6 Month’s starting off with complimentary order (6)
7 Nouveau riche woman's treasures (9) CHERI* SHE'S
8 United take advantage of having cut through Fulham defenders initially (5) F(USE)D
13 A chief that’s leading (5)
15 Net yield very surprising clearly (9)
17 One investigating rotten corpse in time (9)
20 Learner’s coach is on drugs (7)
21 Held up in battlefield — no friend to caress lovingly (6)
23 Guys run ably for seconds in routine (5)
25 Trolley’s loaded with a unit of weight (5) CAR(A)T
26 Cow gorges often like a beast (4) O G R E

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Disapproved of jerk, one unknown character whined about (10)
7 Face-off in a coffee bar (4) CAFE
9 ; 29 Ac. Turn substantial by gathering a percentage of income in top layouts (4,4,4)
10 Red crackers? Yes, in stock (6)CHEESY
11 A family shortly flying to a town in Italy (6)
12 Times a setter overdoses (7) PER I ODS
14 Learner will be reading in lengths on the street to show skills (9)
16 Tea set’s unfinished (4)CHAI
18 Some starting trouble in voyage (4) SAIL
19 See visions of Fast and Furious. Release date is finally due (9)
22 Pack a small guitar into Jack’s trunk - it’s needed to play songs (7)
24 Character, after end of act, could be one to take a bow (6) ARCHER
27 Books written in French that daughter spoke of (6)
28 Produce a variety of green tea (8) GENERATE
29 See 9 Ac.
30 Not hard cutting an elm tree by end of day (10) ELEMENTARY

Down
2 Give them some space! (9)
3 Short post on the web over large tire design concept (5)
4 Striking one that cheats with ruler (7)
5 Shoot found in animal garden on top of manure (4)
6 Month’s starting off with complimentary order (6)DECREE
7 Nouveau riche woman's treasures (9) CHERI* SHE'S
8 United take advantage of having cut through Fulham defenders initially (5) F(USE)D
13 A chief that’s leading (5)AHEAD
15 Net yield very surprising clearly (9)
17 One investigating rotten corpse in time (9)INSPECTOR
20 Learner’s coach is on drugs (7)
21 Held up in battlefield — no friend to caress lovingly (6)
23 Guys run ably for seconds in routine (5)
25 Trolley’s loaded with a unit of weight (5) CAR(A)T
26 Cow gorges often like a beast (4) O G R E

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Disapproved of jerk, one unknown character whined about (10) CRITICIZED
7 Face-off in a coffee bar (4) CAFE
9 ; 29 Ac. Turn substantial by gathering a percentage of income in top layouts (4,4,4) COME INTO PLAY
10 Red crackers? Yes, in stock (6)CHEESY
11 A family shortly flying to a town in Italy (6) AMALFI
12 Times a setter overdoses (7) PER I ODS
14 Learner will be reading in lengths on the street to show skills (9) STRENGTHS
16 Tea set’s unfinished (4)CHAI
18 Some starting trouble in voyage (4) SAIL
19 See visions of Fast and Furious. Release date is finally due (9) FANTASISE
22 Pack a small guitar into Jack’s trunk - it’s needed to play songs (7)
24 Character, after end of act, could be one to take a bow (6) ARCHER
27 Books written in French that daughter spoke of (6)
28 Produce a variety of green tea (8) GENERATE
29 See 9 Ac.
30 Not hard cutting an elm tree by end of day (10) ELEMENTARY

Down
2 Give them some space! (9)
3 Short post on the web over large tire design concept (5)
4 Striking one that cheats with ruler (7)
5 Shoot found in animal garden on top of manure (4)
6 Month’s starting off with complimentary order (6)DECREE
7 Nouveau riche woman's treasures (9) CHERI* SHE'S
8 United take advantage of having cut through Fulham defenders initially (5) F(USE)D
13 A chief that’s leading (5)AHEAD
15 Net yield very surprising clearly (9)
17 One investigating rotten corpse in time (9)INSPECTOR
20 Learner’s coach is on drugs (7)
21 Held up in battlefield — no friend to caress lovingly (6)
23 Guys run ably for seconds in routine (5)
25 Trolley’s loaded with a unit of weight (5) CAR(A)T
26 Cow gorges often like a beast (4) O G R E

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Disapproved of jerk, one unknown character whined about (10) CRITICIZED
7 Face-off in a coffee bar (4) CAFE
9 ; 29 Ac. Turn substantial by gathering a percentage of income in top layouts (4,4,4) COME INTO PLAY
10 Red crackers? Yes, in stock (6)CHEESY
11 A family shortly flying to a town in Italy (6) AMALFI
12 Times a setter overdoses (7) PER I ODS
14 Learner will be reading in lengths on the street to show skills (9) STRENGTHS
16 Tea set’s unfinished (4)CHAI
18 Some starting trouble in voyage (4) SAIL
19 See visions of Fast and Furious. Release date is finally due (9) FANTASISE
22 Pack a small guitar into Jack’s trunk - it’s needed to play songs (7) JUKEBOX
24 Character, after end of act, could be one to take a bow (6) ARCHER
27 Books written in French that daughter spoke of (6)
28 Produce a variety of green tea (8) GENERATE
29 See 9 Ac.
30 Not hard cutting an elm tree by end of day (10) ELEMENTARY

Down
2 Give them some space! (9)
3 Short post on the web over large tire design concept (5)
4 Striking one that cheats with ruler (7) CONKING
5 Shoot found in animal garden on top of manure (4) ZOOM
6 Month’s starting off with complimentary order (6)DECREE
7 Nouveau riche woman's treasures (9) CHERI* SHE'S
8 United take advantage of having cut through Fulham defenders initially (5) F(USE)D
13 A chief that’s leading (5)AHEAD
15 Net yield very surprising clearly (9) EVIDENTLY
17 One investigating rotten corpse in time (9)INSPECTOR
20 Learner’s coach is on drugs (7) TRAINEE
21 Held up in battlefield — no friend to caress lovingly (6)
23 Guys run ably for seconds in routine (5)
25 Trolley’s loaded with a unit of weight (5) CAR(A)T
26 Cow gorges often like a beast (4) O G R E

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Disapproved of jerk, one unknown character whined about (10) CRITICIZED
7 Face-off in a coffee bar (4) CAFE
9 ; 29 Ac. Turn substantial by gathering a percentage of income in top layouts (4,4,4) COME INTO PLAY
10 Red crackers? Yes, in stock (6)CHEESY
11 A family shortly flying to a town in Italy (6) AMALFI
12 Times a setter overdoses (7) PER I ODS
14 Learner will be reading in lengths on the street to show skills (9) STRENGTHS
16 Tea set’s unfinished (4)CHAI
18 Some starting trouble in voyage (4) SAIL
19 See visions of Fast and Furious. Release date is finally due (9) FANTASISE
22 Pack a small guitar into Jack’s trunk - it’s needed to play songs (7) JUKEBOX
24 Character, after end of act, could be one to take a bow (6) ARCHER
27 Books written in French that daughter spoke of (6)QUOTED
28 Produce a variety of green tea (8) GENERATE
29 See 9 Ac.
30 Not hard cutting an elm tree by end of day (10) ELEMENTARY

Down
2 Give them some space! (9)ROOMMATES
3 Short post on the web over large tire design concept (5)TWEEL
4 Striking one that cheats with ruler (7) CONKING
5 Shoot found in animal garden on top of manure (4) ZOOM
6 Month’s starting off with complimentary order (6)DECREE
7 Nouveau riche woman's treasures (9) CHERI* SHE'S
8 United take advantage of having cut through Fulham defenders initially (5) F(USE)D
13 A chief that’s leading (5)AHEAD
15 Net yield very surprising clearly (9) EVIDENTLY
17 One investigating rotten corpse in time (9)INSPECTOR
20 Learner’s coach is on drugs (7) TRAINEE
21 Held up in battlefield — no friend to caress lovingly (6)FONDLE
23 Guys run ably for seconds in routine (5)USUAL
25 Trolley’s loaded with a unit of weight (5) CAR(A)T
26 Cow gorges often like a beast (4) O G R E

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent! A pangram too.

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Country right next to Eurasian mountain range (5) RURAL
8 Lousy care given, leading to complaint (9) GRIEVANCE
10 Plaster reportedly adhered with epoxy, essentially (6) STUCCO
11 Billboard collection (8) HOARDING
12 Schedule’s clear and organised (8) CALENDAR
13 Money as part of incentive (4)
15 Sign in a forgotten language (7)
17 Rumour how to get here? (7)
20 V for Vendetta starts to get a bit interesting before the end (4)
22 A very quiet, old place is suitable (8)
25 Unbalanced distribution of piles? Odd! (8)
26 Edward got 10/10 for project (6)
27 Giant aquatic mammal eats wild sole in large quantities (9)
28 Body-part (elbow) dislocated (5)

Down
1 Country having aborigines living, originally (9)
2 Place to grow fruit or vegetable (7)
3 Possibly armed revolutionary’s political initiative (8)
4 Leading Hindu crossword setter’s set (6)
5 Old boy moves out of dirty locale (5)
7 Old Incan ruins buried last of treasure over time (7)
9 Charlie’s aged and aloof (4)
14 Silly banter with the German mixologist (9)
16 Exaggerate and vacuously state what a junkie or suicidal fellow might do (8)
18 Cook its root for Italian dish (7)
19 Inherent in shoes and also slippers (7)
21 Abuse criminal until spectators start to intervene (6)
23 Is this the kind of pressure friends exert on one who takes a leak? (4)
24 Some more tea/coffee? (5)

4063

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Country right next to Eurasian mountain range (5) RURAL
8 Lousy care given, leading to complaint (9) GRIEVANCE
10 Plaster reportedly adhered with epoxy, essentially (6) STUCCO
11 Billboard collection (8) HOARDING
12 Schedule’s clear and organised (8) CALENDAR
13 Money as part of incentive (4)
15 Sign in a forgotten language (7)
17 Rumour how to get here? (7)
20 V for Vendetta starts to get a bit interesting before the end (4)
22 A very quiet, old place is suitable (8)
25 Unbalanced distribution of piles? Odd! (8)
26 Edward got 10/10 for project (6)
27 Giant aquatic mammal eats wild sole in large quantities (9)
28 Body-part (elbow) dislocated (5)BOWEL

Down
1 Country having aborigines living, originally (9)
2 Place to grow fruit or vegetable (7)ORCHARD
3 Possibly armed revolutionary’s political initiative (8)
4 Leading Hindu crossword setter’s set (6)
5 Old boy moves out of dirty locale (5)SCENE
7 Old Incan ruins buried last of treasure over time (7)
9 Charlie’s aged and aloof (4)COLD
14 Silly banter with the German mixologist (9)
16 Exaggerate and vacuously state what a junkie or suicidal fellow might do (8)
18 Cook its root for Italian dish (7)RISOTTO
19 Inherent in shoes and also slippers (7)
21 Abuse criminal until spectators start to intervene (6)
23 Is this the kind of pressure friends exert on one who takes a leak? (4)
24 Some more tea/coffee? (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
6 Country right next to Eurasian mountain range (5) RURAL
8 Lousy care given, leading to complaint (9) GRIEVANCE
10 Plaster reportedly adhered with epoxy, essentially (6) STUCCO
11 Billboard collection (8) HOARDING
12 Schedule’s clear and organised (8) CALENDAR
13 Money as part of incentive (4) CENT
15 Sign in a forgotten language (7)
17 Rumour how to get here? (7)
20 V for Vendetta starts to get a bit interesting before the end (4)
22 A very quiet, old place is suitable (8)
25 Unbalanced distribution of piles? Odd! (8)
26 Edward got 10/10 for project (6)
27 Giant aquatic mammal eats wild sole in large quantities (9)
28 Body-part (elbow) dislocated (5)BOWEL

Down
1 Country having aborigines living, originally (9) AUSTRALIA
2 Place to grow fruit or vegetable (7)ORCHARD
3 Possibly armed revolutionary’s political initiative (8)
4 Leading Hindu crossword setter’s set (6) HARDEN
5 Old boy moves out of dirty locale (5)SCENE
7 Old Incan ruins buried last of treasure over time (7) ANCIENT
9 Charlie’s aged and aloof (4)COLD
14 Silly banter with the German mixologist (9) BARTENDER
16 Exaggerate and vacuously state what a junkie or suicidal fellow might do (8)
18 Cook its root for Italian dish (7)RISOTTO
19 Inherent in shoes and also slippers (7)
21 Abuse criminal until spectators start to intervene (6)
23 Is this the kind of pressure friends exert on one who takes a leak? (4)
24 Some more tea/coffee? (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Country right next to Eurasian mountain range (5) RURAL
8 Lousy care given, leading to complaint (9) GRIEVANCE
10 Plaster reportedly adhered with epoxy, essentially (6) STUCCO
11 Billboard collection (8) HOARDING
12 Schedule’s clear and organised (8) CALENDAR
13 Money as part of incentive (4) CENT
15 Sign in a forgotten language (7)DICTION
17 Rumour how to get here? (7)HEARSAY
20 V for Vendetta starts to get a bit interesting before the end (4)FIVE
22 A very quiet, old place is suitable (8)APPOSITE
25 Unbalanced distribution of piles? Odd! (8)LOPSIDED
26 Edward got 10/10 for project (6)EXTEND
27 Giant aquatic mammal eats wild sole in large quantities (9)WHOLESALE
28 Body-part (elbow) dislocated (5)BOWEL

Down
1 Country having aborigines living, originally (9) AUSTRALIA
2 Place to grow fruit or vegetable (7)ORCHARD
3 Possibly armed revolutionary’s political initiative (8)DEMARCHE
4 Leading Hindu crossword setter’s set (6) HARDEN
5 Old boy moves out of dirty locale (5)SCENE
7 Old Incan ruins buried last of treasure over time (7) ANCIENT
9 Charlie’s aged and aloof (4)COLD
14 Silly banter with the German mixologist (9) BARTENDER
16 Exaggerate and vacuously state what a junkie or suicidal fellow might do (8)OVERDOSE
18 Cook its root for Italian dish (7)RISOTTO
19 Inherent in shoes and also slippers (7)SANDALS
21 Abuse criminal until spectators start to intervene (6)INSULT
23 Is this the kind of pressure friends exert on one who takes a leak? (4)PEER
24 Some more tea/coffee? (5)MOCHA

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 After gruelling march, first-class rest starts in this piece of furniture (8)
6 Rubbish in camp bed (4)
9 Stab one who admits being unhealthy? (6)
10 Ignore new girl in choice (7)
13 Go — don't attend office! (4,5)
14 Dutch painter from jumbo school (5)
15 Not any bit for sister, say (4)
16 Drug — writer takes one, not finishing bit of script (10)
19 The end — when monkey romps around pulling back disc of West Indian music (10)
21 Drink when it's served (4)
24 Imp was sent back (5)
25 No place for crisp cake, perhaps (5,4)
26 Ace made merry in scholar's world (7)
27 Get old and new things to cover at a meeting (6)
28 Take a look at mountaintop, say (4)
29 That woman's to tell authorities about a style of furniture (8)

Down
2 God has goddess returning baking dish (7) RAMEKIN
3 Give credit to lead rocking rocker (6) CRADLE
4 State: “Time lady put out publicity material to a moderate standard” (9) AVERAGELY
5 Called for Oriental kitchen appliance (5) RANGE
7 Suit Len distributing household implement (7) UTENSIL
8 Washing places where dishes may pile up — think sickens badly! (7,5)
11 Almost lose sight of evil spirit (6)
12 Light for the normal US city politician (8,4)
17 This month I get a different version to start (9)
18 “__ __ Bwana”: 1963 Bob Hope film (4,2)
20 Get round to old boy mixing tea after six (7)
22 Mr. X is also in fair (2-3-2)
23 Groups army officer left out (6)
25 Design criteria for eyeglasses (5)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 After gruelling march, first-class rest starts in this piece of furniture (8) ARMCHAIR
6 Rubbish in camp bed (4)
9 Stab one who admits being unhealthy? (6) IMPALE
10 Ignore new girl in choice (7)
13 Go — don't attend office! (4,5) TAKE LEAVE
14 Dutch painter from jumbo school (5) BOSCH
15 Not any bit for sister, say (4)
16 Drug — writer takes one, not finishing bit of script (10)
19 The end — when monkey romps around pulling back disc of West Indian music (10)
21 Drink when it's served (4)
24 Imp was sent back (5)
25 No place for crisp cake, perhaps (5,4)
26 Ace made merry in scholar's world (7)
27 Get old and new things to cover at a meeting (6)
28 Take a look at mountaintop, say (4)
29 That woman's to tell authorities about a style of furniture (8)

Down
2 God has goddess returning baking dish (7) RAMEKIN
3 Give credit to lead rocking rocker (6) CRADLE
4 State: “Time lady put out publicity material to a moderate standard” (9) AVERAGELY
5 Called for Oriental kitchen appliance (5) RANGE
7 Suit Len distributing household implement (7) UTENSIL
8 Washing places where dishes may pile up — think sickens badly! (7,5)
11 Almost lose sight of evil spirit (6)
12 Light for the normal US city politician (8,4)
17 This month I get a different version to start (9)
18 “__ __ Bwana”: 1963 Bob Hope film (4,2) CALL ME
20 Get round to old boy mixing tea after six (7)
22 Mr. X is also in fair (2-3-2)
23 Groups army officer left out (6)
25 Design criteria for eyeglasses (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 After gruelling march, first-class rest starts in this piece of furniture (8)ARMCHAIR
6 Rubbish in camp bed (4)
9 Stab one who admits being unhealthy? (6)IMPALE
10 Ignore new girl in choice (7)NEGLECT
13 Go — don't attend office! (4,5)TAKE LEAVE
14 Dutch painter from jumbo school (5)BOSCH
15 Not any bit for sister, say (4)
16 Drug — writer takes one, not finishing bit of script (10)
19 The end — when monkey romps around pulling back disc of West Indian music (10)PENICILLIN
21 Drink when it's served (4)
24 Imp was sent back (5)
25 No place for crisp cake, perhaps (5,4)
26 Ace made merry in scholar's world (7)ACADEME
27 Get old and new things to cover at a meeting (6)
28 Take a look at mountaintop, say (4)PEEK
29 That woman's to tell authorities about a style of furniture (8)

Down
2 God has goddess returning baking dish (7) RAMEKIN
3 Give credit to lead rocking rocker (6) CRADLE
4 State: “Time lady put out publicity material to a moderate standard” (9) AVERAGELY
5 Called for Oriental kitchen appliance (5) RANGE
7 Suit Len distributing household implement (7) UTENSIL
8 Washing places where dishes may pile up — think sickens badly! (7,5)
11 Almost lose sight of evil spirit (6)
12 Light for the normal US city politician (8,4)
17 This month I get a different version to start (9)
18 “__ __ Bwana”: 1963 Bob Hope film (4,2)CALL ME
20 Get round to old boy mixing tea after six (7)
22 Mr. X is also in fair (2-3-2)
23 Groups army officer left out (6)
25 Design criteria for eyeglasses (5)SPECS

[Russellbew]

Across
1 After gruelling march, first-class rest starts in this piece of furniture (8)ARMCHAIR
6 Rubbish in camp bed (4)
9 Stab one who admits being unhealthy? (6)IMPALE
10 Ignore new girl in choice (7)NEGLECT
13 Go — don't attend office! (4,5)TAKE LEAVE
14 Dutch painter from jumbo school (5)BOSCH
15 Not any bit for sister, say (4) NONE
16 Drug — writer takes one, not finishing bit of script (10)
19 The end — when monkey romps around pulling back disc of West Indian music (10)PENICILLIN
21 Drink when it's served (4)
24 Imp was sent back (5)
25 No place for crisp cake, perhaps (5,4)
26 Ace made merry in scholar's world (7)ACADEME
27 Get old and new things to cover at a meeting (6) AGENDA
28 Take a look at mountaintop, say (4)PEEK
29 That woman's to tell authorities about a style of furniture (8)

Down
2 God has goddess returning baking dish (7) RAMEKIN
3 Give credit to lead rocking rocker (6) CRADLE
4 State: “Time lady put out publicity material to a moderate standard” (9) AVERAGELY
5 Called for Oriental kitchen appliance (5) RANGE
7 Suit Len distributing household implement (7) UTENSIL
8 Washing places where dishes may pile up — think sickens badly! (7,5) KITCHEN SINKS
11 Almost lose sight of evil spirit (6) GOBLIN
12 Light for the normal US city politician (8,4)
17 This month I get a different version to start (9)
18 “__ __ Bwana”: 1963 Bob Hope film (4,2)CALL ME
20 Get round to old boy mixing tea after six (7) OBVIATE
22 Mr. X is also in fair (2-3-2)
23 Groups army officer left out (6)
25 Design criteria for eyeglasses (5)SPECS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 After gruelling march, first-class rest starts in this piece of furniture (8)ARMCHAIR
6 Rubbish in camp bed (4)BUNK
9 Stab one who admits being unhealthy? (6)IMPALE
10 Ignore new girl in choice (7)NEGLECT
13 Go — don't attend office! (4,5)TAKE LEAVE
14 Dutch painter from jumbo school (5)BOSCH
15 Not any bit for sister, say (4) NONE
16 Drug — writer takes one, not finishing bit of script (10)PENICILLIN
19 The end — when monkey romps around pulling back disc of West Indian music (10)APOCALYPSE
21 Drink when it's served (4)ASTI
24 Imp was sent back (5)DEVIL
25 No place for crisp cake, perhaps (5,4)SPICE RACK
26 Ace made merry in scholar's world (7)ACADEME
27 Get old and new things to cover at a meeting (6) AGENDA
28 Take a look at mountaintop, say (4)PEEK
29 That woman's to tell authorities about a style of furniture (8)SHERATON

Down
2 God has goddess returning baking dish (7) RAMEKIN
3 Give credit to lead rocking rocker (6) CRADLE
4 State: “Time lady put out publicity material to a moderate standard” (9) AVERAGELY
5 Called for Oriental kitchen appliance (5) RANGE
7 Suit Len distributing household implement (7) UTENSIL
8 Washing places where dishes may pile up — think sickens badly! (7,5) KITCHEN SINKS
11 Almost lose sight of evil spirit (6) GOBLIN
12 Light for the normal US city politician (8,4)STANDARD LAMP
17 This month I get a different version to start (9)INSTIGATE
18 “__ __ Bwana”: 1963 Bob Hope film (4,2)CALL ME
20 Get round to old boy mixing tea after six (7) OBVIATE
22 Mr. X is also in fair (2-3-2)SO-AND-SO
23 Groups army officer left out (6)GENERA
25 Design criteria for eyeglasses (5)SPECS

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Two musical instruments combined into a third one (8)
5 X working exactly (4,2)
9 One who puts on a cap (7)
10 OT, a round figure (7)
11 A sort of equipment for sight-seer (9)
12 A number caught in this Latin confusion (5)
13 Serious! Without a flap, home is made! (4)
14 Disgusting! Salesman at far end of Thimpu lives badly (9)
17 Gentlemen get somewhat dear in exchanges (5-4)
19 Throw a fit! Fellow overlooked a mistake (4)
23 Proportion provided by real tailor, oddly (5)
24 Spends time in the country, catching unwary liar in tricks (9)
25 Get hold of first-class piece of mortar and prepare for firing (4,3)
26 Bliss in perfecting nivaran (7)
27 Box detective come back to hold query (6)
28 Maybe, get round to having an amount of computer space (8)

Down
1 Rashly determined — on way to damnation (8)
2 Fills a memory gap concerning watches (7)
3 Places church in a revolting situation (6)
4 Piece of writing three learners, taking a quarter, presented to old Indian village figure (13) PARALLELOGRAM
6 Thing bought is tea in a bag (8) PURCHASE
7 Capital tale spun out by victors surrounding one (3,4) TEL AVIV
8 See, it's thawed (6) NOTICE
10 One might calculate it roundly (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
15 Recommend a barrister (8)
16 Where behind-the-scene action takes place (8)
18 New shoots? (7)
20 Somewhat rosy about Australia returning burial urn (7)
21 Judge top commander holding incomplete ritual (6)
22 Song of praise — one in largo rendered (6)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Two musical instruments combined into a third one (8)
5 X working exactly (4,2)
9 One who puts on a cap (7)
10 OT, a round figure (7)
11 A sort of equipment for sight-seer (9)
12 A number caught in this Latin confusion (5)
13 Serious! Without a flap, home is made! (4)
14 Disgusting! Salesman at far end of Thimpu lives badly (9) REPULSIVE
17 Gentlemen get somewhat dear in exchanges (5-4)
19 Throw a fit! Fellow overlooked a mistake (4)
23 Proportion provided by real tailor, oddly (5)
24 Spends time in the country, catching unwary liar in tricks (9)
25 Get hold of first-class piece of mortar and prepare for firing (4,3) TAKE AIM
26 Bliss in perfecting nivaran (7)
27 Box detective come back to hold query (6) CASKET
28 Maybe, get round to having an amount of computer space (8) MEGABYTE

Down
1 Rashly determined — on way to damnation (8)
2 Fills a memory gap concerning watches (7)
3 Places church in a revolting situation (6)
4 Piece of writing three learners, taking a quarter, presented to old Indian village figure (13) PARALLELOGRAM
6 Thing bought is tea in a bag (8) PURCHASE
7 Capital tale spun out by victors surrounding one (3,4) TEL AVIV
8 See, it's thawed (6) NOTICE
10 One might calculate it roundly (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
15 Recommend a barrister (8)
16 Where behind-the-scene action takes place (8)
18 New shoots? (7)
20 Somewhat rosy about Australia returning burial urn (7)
21 Judge top commander holding incomplete ritual (6)
22 Song of praise — one in largo rendered (6) GLORIA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Two musical instruments combined into a third one (8)
5 X working exactly (4,2)
9 One who puts on a cap (7)
10 OT, a round figure (7)
11 A sort of equipment for sight-seer (9)
12 A number caught in this Latin confusion (5)
13 Serious! Without a flap, home is made! (4)
14 Disgusting! Salesman at far end of Thimpu lives badly (9) REPULSIVE
17 Gentlemen get somewhat dear in exchanges (5-4)
19 Throw a fit! Fellow overlooked a mistake (4)
23 Proportion provided by real tailor, oddly (5)
24 Spends time in the country, catching unwary liar in tricks (9)
25 Get hold of first-class piece of mortar and prepare for firing (4,3) TAKE AIM
26 Bliss in perfecting nivaran (7)NIRVANA
27 Box detective come back to hold query (6) CASKET
28 Maybe, get round to having an amount of computer space (8) MEGABYTE

Down
1 Rashly determined — on way to damnation (8)HELLBENT
2 Fills a memory gap concerning watches (7)
3 Places church in a revolting situation (6)
4 Piece of writing three learners, taking a quarter, presented to old Indian village figure (13) PARALLELOGRAM
6 Thing bought is tea in a bag (8) PURCHASE
7 Capital tale spun out by victors surrounding one (3,4) TEL AVIV
8 See, it's thawed (6) NOTICE
10 One might calculate it roundly (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
15 Recommend a barrister (8)ADVOCATE
16 Where behind-the-scene action takes place (8)OFFSTAGE
18 New shoots? (7)RETAKES
20 Somewhat rosy about Australia returning burial urn (7)
21 Judge top commander holding incomplete ritual (6)
22 Song of praise — one in largo rendered (6) GLORIA

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Two musical instruments combined into a third one (8)
5 X working exactly (4,2)
9 One who puts on a cap (7)
10 OT, a round figure (7)
11 A sort of equipment for sight-seer (9) BINOCULAR
12 A number caught in this Latin confusion (5) HAVOC
13 Serious! Without a flap, home is made! (4)
14 Disgusting! Salesman at far end of Thimpu lives badly (9) REPULSIVE
17 Gentlemen get somewhat dear in exchanges (5-4)
19 Throw a fit! Fellow overlooked a mistake (4) GOOF
23 Proportion provided by real tailor, oddly (5) RATIO
24 Spends time in the country, catching unwary liar in tricks (9)
25 Get hold of first-class piece of mortar and prepare for firing (4,3) TAKE AIM
26 Bliss in perfecting nivaran (7)NIRVANA
27 Box detective come back to hold query (6) CASKET
28 Maybe, get round to having an amount of computer space (8) MEGABYTE

Down
1 Rashly determined — on way to damnation (8)HELLBENT
2 Fills a memory gap concerning watches (7)
3 Places church in a revolting situation (6)
4 Piece of writing three learners, taking a quarter, presented to old Indian village figure (13) PARALLELOGRAM
6 Thing bought is tea in a bag (8) PURCHASE
7 Capital tale spun out by victors surrounding one (3,4) TEL AVIV
8 See, it's thawed (6) NOTICE
10 One might calculate it roundly (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
15 Recommend a barrister (8)ADVOCATE
16 Where behind-the-scene action takes place (8)OFFSTAGE
18 New shoots? (7)RETAKES
20 Somewhat rosy about Australia returning burial urn (7) OSSUARY
21 Judge top commander holding incomplete ritual (6)
22 Song of praise — one in largo rendered (6) GLORIA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Two musical instruments combined into a third one (8)HORNPIPE
5 X working exactly (4,2)SPOT ON
9 One who puts on a cap (7)LIMITER
10 OT, a round figure (7)CIRCLET
11 A sort of equipment for sight-seer (9) BINOCULAR
12 A number caught in this Latin confusion (5) HAVOC
13 Serious! Without a flap, home is made! (4)NEST
14 Disgusting! Salesman at far end of Thimpu lives badly (9) REPULSIVE
17 Gentlemen get somewhat dear in exchanges (5-4)TRADE-OFFS
19 Throw a fit! Fellow overlooked a mistake (4) GOOF
23 Proportion provided by real tailor, oddly (5) RATIO
24 Spends time in the country, catching unwary liar in tricks (9)RURALISES
25 Get hold of first-class piece of mortar and prepare for firing (4,3) TAKE AIM
26 Bliss in perfecting nivaran (7)NIRVANA
27 Box detective come back to hold query (6) CASKET
28 Maybe, get round to having an amount of computer space (8) MEGABYTE

Down
1 Rashly determined — on way to damnation (8)HELLBENT
2 Fills a memory gap concerning watches (7)REMINDS
3 Places church in a revolting situation (6)PUTSCH
4 Piece of writing three learners, taking a quarter, presented to old Indian village figure (13) PARALLELOGRAM
6 Thing bought is tea in a bag (8) PURCHASE
7 Capital tale spun out by victors surrounding one (3,4) TEL AVIV
8 See, it's thawed (6) NOTICE
10 One might calculate it roundly (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
15 Recommend a barrister (8)ADVOCATE
16 Where behind-the-scene action takes place (8)OFFSTAGE
18 New shoots? (7)RETAKES
20 Somewhat rosy about Australia returning burial urn (7) OSSUARY
21 Judge top commander holding incomplete ritual (6)CRITIC
22 Song of praise — one in largo rendered (6) GLORIA

:clap::clap::clap: A delightful, geometry puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7)
5 Check very fiery disposition (6)
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5)
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9)
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7)
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7)
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5)
14 Little boy in one country or another (9)
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9)
19 Place of birth (5)
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9)
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7)

Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14)
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7)
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7)
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9)
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5)
6 Church official acquires a pile (7)
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7)
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11063/article5927298.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6)
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5)
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9)
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7)
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7)
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9)
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5)
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9)
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7)

Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7)
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9)
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5)
6 Church official acquires a pile (7)
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7)
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6) VERIFY
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5) SYLPH
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9) TESTAMENT
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7) REGULAR
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7) RATAFIA
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9)
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5)
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9)
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7)

Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7)
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9)
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5)
6 Church official acquires a pile (7)
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7)
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6) VERIFY
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5) SYLPH
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9) TESTAMENT
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7) REGULAR
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7) RATAFIA
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9)
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5)
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)TIPTOES
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9)
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7)

Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7)EXHALES
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9)SATURDAYS
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5)VISOR
6 Church official acquires a pile (7)
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7)REPLETE
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6) VERIFY
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5) SYLPH
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9) TESTAMENT
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7) REGULAR
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7) RATAFIA
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9) AUSTR(AL)IA
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5)
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9)
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7) DECLAIM*

Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7) EX HALE S
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9) (SAT)URDAYS
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5)
6 Church official acquires a pile (7)
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7)
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7) (NOMAD<=)(IC)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6) VERIFY
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5) SYLPH
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9) TESTAMENT
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7) REGULAR
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7) RATAFIA
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9) AUSTR(AL)IA
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5) NATAL
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9) OVERSTOCK
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7) DECLAIM*

Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7) EX HALE S
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9) (SAT)URDAYS
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5) VISOR
6 Church official acquires a pile (7) REACTOR
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7) REPLETE
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7) (NOMAD<=)(IC)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6) VERIFY
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5) SYLPH
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9) TESTAMENT
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7) REGULAR
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7) RATAFIA
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9) AUSTR(AL)IA
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5) NATAL
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)TIPTOES
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)ARMBAND
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9) OVERSTOCK
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)DRAPE
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)SEASON
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7) DECLAIM*

Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7) EX HALE S
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9) (SAT)URDAYS
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5) VISOR
6 Church official acquires a pile (7) REACTOR
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)FRETFUL
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)IT WAS ALL A DREAM
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)SKYLARKED
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7) REPLETE
18 They are found among the reeds (7)OBOISTS
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7) (NOMAD<=)(IC)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)TRA-LA-LA
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)SHORN

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Crimes committed with collusion behind bars, damaging pieces of work (6,4) INSIDE JOBS
6 Mark causing alarm, no end (4)
9 Helps a farm labourer after loans (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
10 Indian’s home, Central America (4)
12 Typical member of parliament, perhaps (14) REPRESENTATIVE
14 A Spaniard, and native of one African country, heading off (7)
15 Racing driver we upset during launch (7)
16 Girl with mate back on one of the Canary Islands (2,5)
19 Clown making most of mistake in part of theatre (7)
21 Lawyer Perry and policeman George on course for state boundary (5-5,4) MASON-DIXON LINE
23 Crucifix over entrance (4)
24 Free enterprise supporter in Moscow, say, is tense (10)
25 Pay close attention to college turning (4)
26 Daily row about Germany’s leader, not a real threat (5,5)

Down
1 Disliking work, I must get led astray (4)
2 Seeing that about open (7)
3 Lies stranded, unfortunately, in remote spot (6,6) DESERT ISLAND
4 Lexicographer producing Gospel, very new (7)
5 Fruit bats (7)
7 Insincere talk in a rural Mexican bar (7)
8 Official car leaving property (4,6)
11 Cook so keen to make a flan (8,4)
13 Foolish male, fellow crossing one place in field (5,3-2)
17 Faint in narrow defile abroad (4,3)
18 Jumping bail, seaman, a pantomime hero (3,4)
19 Papers supporting professional image (7)
20 Rating showed card (7)
22 Ringo, short celebrity (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2837/article7116695.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Crimes committed with collusion behind bars, damaging pieces of work (6,4) INSIDE JOBS
6 Mark causing alarm, no end (4) SCAR
9 Helps a farm labourer after loans (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
10 Indian’s home, Central America (4) INCA
12 Typical member of parliament, perhaps (14) REPRESENTATIVE
14 A Spaniard, and native of one African country, heading off (7)
15 Racing driver we upset during launch (7)
16 Girl with mate back on one of the Canary Islands (2,5)
19 Clown making most of mistake in part of theatre (7)
21 Lawyer Perry and policeman George on course for state boundary (5-5,4) MASON-DIXON LINE
23 Crucifix over entrance (4)
24 Free enterprise supporter in Moscow, say, is tense (10)
25 Pay close attention to college turning (4) NOTE
26 Daily row about Germany’s leader, not a real threat (5,5)

Down
1 Disliking work, I must get led astray (4) IDLE
2 Seeing that about open (7)
3 Lies stranded, unfortunately, in remote spot (6,6) DESERT ISLAND
4 Lexicographer producing Gospel, very new (7)
5 Fruit bats (7)
7 Insincere talk in a rural Mexican bar (7)
8 Official car leaving property (4,6)
11 Cook so keen to make a flan (8,4)
13 Foolish male, fellow crossing one place in field (5,3-2)
17 Faint in narrow defile abroad (4,3)
18 Jumping bail, seaman, a pantomime hero (3,4)
19 Papers supporting professional image (7)
20 Rating showed card (7)
22 Ringo, short celebrity (4) STAR(R)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Crimes committed with collusion behind bars, damaging pieces of work (6,4) INSIDE JOBS
6 Mark causing alarm, no end (4) SCAR
9 Helps a farm labourer after loans (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
10 Indian’s home, Central America (4) INCA
12 Typical member of parliament, perhaps (14) REPRESENTATIVE
14 A Spaniard, and native of one African country, heading off (7) IBERIAN
15 Racing driver we upset during launch (7)
16 Girl with mate back on one of the Canary Islands (2,5) LA PALMA
19 Clown making most of mistake in part of theatre (7)
21 Lawyer Perry and policeman George on course for state boundary (5-5,4) MASON-DIXON LINE
23 Crucifix over entrance (4) DOOR
24 Free enterprise supporter in Moscow, say, is tense (10)
25 Pay close attention to college turning (4) NOTE
26 Daily row about Germany’s leader, not a real threat (5,5)

Down
1 Disliking work, I must get led astray (4) IDLE
2 Seeing that about open (7)
3 Lies stranded, unfortunately, in remote spot (6,6) DESERT ISLAND
4 Lexicographer producing Gospel, very new (7)
5 Fruit bats (7)
7 Insincere talk in a rural Mexican bar (7)
8 Official car leaving property (4,6)
11 Cook so keen to make a flan (8,4)
13 Foolish male, fellow crossing one place in field (5,3-2)
17 Faint in narrow defile abroad (4,3) PASS OUT
18 Jumping bail, seaman, a pantomime hero (3,4) ALI BABA
19 Papers supporting professional image (7)
20 Rating showed card (7)
22 Ringo, short celebrity (4) STAR(R)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Crimes committed with collusion behind bars, damaging pieces of work (6,4) INSIDE JOBS
6 Mark causing alarm, no end (4) SCAR
9 Helps a farm labourer after loans (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
10 Indian’s home, Central America (4) INCA
12 Typical member of parliament, perhaps (14) REPRESENTATIVE
14 A Spaniard, and native of one African country, heading off (7) IBERIAN
15 Racing driver we upset during launch (7)
16 Girl with mate back on one of the Canary Islands (2,5) LA PALMA
19 Clown making most of mistake in part of theatre (7)
21 Lawyer Perry and policeman George on course for state boundary (5-5,4) MASON-DIXON LINE
23 Crucifix over entrance (4) ROOD
24 Free enterprise supporter in Moscow, say, is tense (10)CAPITALIST
25 Pay close attention to college turning (4) NOTE
26 Daily row about Germany’s leader, not a real threat (5,5)PAPER TIGER

Down
1 Disliking work, I must get led astray (4) IDLE
2 Seeing that about open (7)
3 Lies stranded, unfortunately, in remote spot (6,6) DESERT ISLAND
4 Lexicographer producing Gospel, very new (7)JOHNSON
5 Fruit bats (7)BANANAS
7 Insincere talk in a rural Mexican bar (7)
8 Official car leaving property (4,6)REAL ESTATE
11 Cook so keen to make a flan (8,4)
13 Foolish male, fellow crossing one place in field (5,3-2)
17 Faint in narrow defile abroad (4,3) PASS OUT
18 Jumping bail, seaman, a pantomime hero (3,4) ALI BABA
19 Papers supporting professional image (7)
20 Rating showed card (7)
22 Ringo, short celebrity (4) STAR(R)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Crimes committed with collusion behind bars, damaging pieces of work (6,4) INSIDE JOBS
6 Mark causing alarm, no end (4) SCAR
9 Helps a farm labourer after loans (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
10 Indian’s home, Central America (4) INCA
12 Typical member of parliament, perhaps (14) REPRESENTATIVE
14 A Spaniard, and native of one African country, heading off (7) IBERIAN
15 Racing driver we upset during launch (7)STEWART
16 Girl with mate back on one of the Canary Islands (2,5) LA PALMA
19 Clown making most of mistake in part of theatre (7)PIERROT
21 Lawyer Perry and policeman George on course for state boundary (5-5,4) MASON-DIXON LINE
23 Crucifix over entrance (4) ROOD
24 Free enterprise supporter in Moscow, say, is tense (10)CAPITALIST
25 Pay close attention to college turning (4) NOTE
26 Daily row about Germany’s leader, not a real threat (5,5)PAPER TIGER

Down
1 Disliking work, I must get led astray (4) IDLE
2 Seeing that about open (7)SINCERE
3 Lies stranded, unfortunately, in remote spot (6,6) DESERT ISLAND
4 Lexicographer producing Gospel, very new (7)JOHNSON
5 Fruit bats (7)BANANAS
7 Insincere talk in a rural Mexican bar (7)CANTINA
8 Official car leaving property (4,6)REAL ESTATE
11 Cook so keen to make a flan (8,4)BAKEWELL TART
13 Foolish male, fellow crossing one place in field (5,3-2)SILLY MID-ON
17 Faint in narrow defile abroad (4,3) PASS OUT
18 Jumping bail, seaman, a pantomime hero (3,4) ALI BABA
19 Papers supporting professional image (7)PROFILE
20 Rating showed card (7)RANKING
22 Ringo, short celebrity (4) STAR(R)

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Train the fellow to be tongawallah (8)
5 Place of refuge for in second line around old city (6)
10 Such an asset is easily lifted (7)
11 Libyan deity returns first-class cleanser (7)
12 Even chance to d-drink (4-2)
13 Lhasa one let loose? No, under control! (2,1,5)
15 Distinctive quality of a high-class artist (4)
16 Moving TV serial inducing a waterfall (10)
18 Secret in tent? (10)
20 Informal agreement — one finally is in informal agreement (4)
23 Quick note to friend in blood (8)
24 Noises from the farm: they treat badly (6)
26 Spear royal I had hidden in the shelter (7)
27 Suffer, totally in submission to the Almighty endlessly (7)
28 Good son is in - pity - a dirty place (6)
29 Father to do nothing to stomach retainer (8)

Down
1 Obey a road signal — many sentences end thus (4,2,1,4,4)
2 Consultant lawyer rises with an eyeshade (7)
3 Uproar caused by the centre over American fellow (6)
4 Declare hoarder has no son (4)
6 Such snow on street is a nuisance — ice-cream thus is welcome (8)
7 Hurried to fire rifle (7)
8 Threat we mothers carried out to get through a difficult period (7,3,5) WEATHER THE STORM
9 The French inner garments go through radical washes (9) LAUNDRIES
14 Plunging neckline to regard shortly, obtaining officer's permission (9) DECOLLETE
17 Embarrassment breaks out as riotous Serbs drop weaponry (8) ARMAMENT
19 Assuming fellow's new in Gujarat's capital (7) DONNING
21 Sample bit of rose-milk in bar (7)
22 German connector in mine is a learned man (6)
25 A male's up to beating back big cat (4)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Train the fellow to be tongawallah (8)
5 Place of refuge for in second line around old city (6)
10 Such an asset is easily lifted (7)
11 Libyan deity returns first-class cleanser (7)
12 Even chance to d-drink (4-2)
13 Lhasa one let loose? No, under control! (2,1,5)
15 Distinctive quality of a high-class artist (4)
16 Moving TV serial inducing a waterfall (10) TEARJERKER
18 Secret in tent? (10)
20 Informal agreement — one finally is in informal agreement (4)
23 Quick note to friend in blood (8)
24 Noises from the farm: they treat badly (6)
26 Spear royal I had hidden in the shelter (7) TRIDENT
27 Suffer, totally in submission to the Almighty endlessly (7) UNDERGO
28 Good son is in - pity - a dirty place (6) PIGSTY
29 Father to do nothing to stomach retainer (8) FACTOTUM

Down
1 Obey a road signal — many sentences end thus (4,2,1,4,4)
2 Consultant lawyer rises with an eyeshade (7)
3 Uproar caused by the centre over American fellow (6)
4 Declare hoarder has no son (4)
6 Such snow on street is a nuisance — ice-cream thus is welcome (8)
7 Hurried to fire rifle (7)
8 Threat we mothers carried out to get through a difficult period (7,3,5) WEATHER THE STORM
9 The French inner garments go through radical washes (9) LAUNDRIES
14 Plunging neckline to regard shortly, obtaining officer's permission (9) DECOLLETE
17 Embarrassment breaks out as riotous Serbs drop weaponry (8) ARMAMENT
19 Assuming fellow's new in Gujarat's capital (7) DONNING
21 Sample bit of rose-milk in bar (7)
22 German connector in mine is a learned man (6)
25 A male's up to beating back big cat (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Train the fellow to be tongawallah (8)COACHMAN
5 Place of refuge for in second line around old city (6)
10 Such an asset is easily lifted (7)MOVABLE
11 Libyan deity returns first-class cleanser (7)
12 Even chance to d-drink (4-2)
13 Lhasa one let loose? No, under control! (2,1,5)
15 Distinctive quality of a high-class artist (4)
16 Moving TV serial inducing a waterfall (10) TEARJERKER
18 Secret in tent? (10)
20 Informal agreement — one finally is in informal agreement (4)
23 Quick note to friend in blood (8)
24 Noises from the farm: they treat badly (6)
26 Spear royal I had hidden in the shelter (7) TRIDENT
27 Suffer, totally in submission to the Almighty endlessly (7) UNDERGO
28 Good son is in - pity - a dirty place (6) PIGSTY
29 Father to do nothing to stomach retainer (8) FACTOTUM

Down
1 Obey a road signal — many sentences end thus (4,2,1,4,4)COME TO A FULL STOP
2 Consultant lawyer rises with an eyeshade (7)ADVISOR
3 Uproar caused by the centre over American fellow (6)
4 Declare hoarder has no son (4)
6 Such snow on street is a nuisance — ice-cream thus is welcome (8)
7 Hurried to fire rifle (7)
8 Threat we mothers carried out to get through a difficult period (7,3,5) WEATHER THE STORM
9 The French inner garments go through radical washes (9) LAUNDRIES
14 Plunging neckline to regard shortly, obtaining officer's permission (9) DECOLLETE
17 Embarrassment breaks out as riotous Serbs drop weaponry (8) ARMAMENT
19 Assuming fellow's new in Gujarat's capital (7) DONNING
21 Sample bit of rose-milk in bar (7)
22 German connector in mine is a learned man (6)
25 A male's up to beating back big cat (4)PUMA

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Train the fellow to be tongawallah (8)COACHMAN
5 Place of refuge for in second line around old city (6)
10 Such an asset is easily lifted (7)MOVABLE
11 Libyan deity returns first-class cleanser (7)
12 Even chance to d-drink (4-2)
13 Lhasa one let loose? No, under control! (2,1,5) ON A LEASH
15 Distinctive quality of a high-class artist (4) AURA
16 Moving TV serial inducing a waterfall (10) TEARJERKER
18 Secret in tent? (10) UNDERCOVER
20 Informal agreement — one finally is in informal agreement (4)
23 Quick note to friend in blood (8)
24 Noises from the farm: they treat badly (6)
26 Spear royal I had hidden in the shelter (7) TRIDENT
27 Suffer, totally in submission to the Almighty endlessly (7) UNDERGO
28 Good son is in - pity - a dirty place (6) PIGSTY
29 Father to do nothing to stomach retainer (8) FACTOTUM

Down
1 Obey a road signal — many sentences end thus (4,2,1,4,4)COME TO A FULL STOP
2 Consultant lawyer rises with an eyeshade (7)ADVISOR
3 Uproar caused by the centre over American fellow (6) HUBBUB
4 Declare hoarder has no son (4) AVER
6 Such snow on street is a nuisance — ice-cream thus is welcome (8)
7 Hurried to fire rifle (7)
8 Threat we mothers carried out to get through a difficult period (7,3,5) WEATHER THE STORM
9 The French inner garments go through radical washes (9) LAUNDRIES
14 Plunging neckline to regard shortly, obtaining officer's permission (9) DECOLLETE
17 Embarrassment breaks out as riotous Serbs drop weaponry (8) ARMAMENT
19 Assuming fellow's new in Gujarat's capital (7) DONNING
21 Sample bit of rose-milk in bar (7)
22 German connector in mine is a learned man (6)
25 A male's up to beating back big cat (4)PUMA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Train the fellow to be tongawallah (8)COACHMAN
5 Place of refuge for in second line around old city (6)BURROW
10 Such an asset is easily lifted (7)MOVABLE
11 Libyan deity returns first-class cleanser (7)AMMONIA
12 Even chance to d-drink (4-2)TOSS-UP
13 Lhasa one let loose? No, under control! (2,1,5) ON A LEASH
15 Distinctive quality of a high-class artist (4) AURA
16 Moving TV serial inducing a waterfall (10) TEARJERKER
18 Secret in tent? (10) UNDERCOVER
20 Informal agreement — one finally is in informal agreement (4)YEAH
23 Quick note to friend in blood (8)LINEALLY
24 Noises from the farm: they treat badly (6)QUACKS
26 Spear royal I had hidden in the shelter (7) TRIDENT
27 Suffer, totally in submission to the Almighty endlessly (7) UNDERGO
28 Good son is in - pity - a dirty place (6) PIGSTY
29 Father to do nothing to stomach retainer (8) FACTOTUM

Down
1 Obey a road signal — many sentences end thus (4,2,1,4,4)COME TO A FULL STOP
2 Consultant lawyer rises with an eyeshade (7)ADVISOR
3 Uproar caused by the centre over American fellow (6) HUBBUB
4 Declare hoarder has no son (4) AVER
6 Such snow on street is a nuisance — ice-cream thus is welcome (8)UNMELTED
7 Hurried to fire rifle (7)RANSACK
8 Threat we mothers carried out to get through a difficult period (7,3,5) WEATHER THE STORM
9 The French inner garments go through radical washes (9) LAUNDRIES
14 Plunging neckline to regard shortly, obtaining officer's permission (9) DECOLLETE
17 Embarrassment breaks out as riotous Serbs drop weaponry (8) ARMAMENT
19 Assuming fellow's new in Gujarat's capital (7) DONNING
21 Sample bit of rose-milk in bar (7)EXERPT
22 German connector in mine is a learned man (6)PUNDIT
25 A male's up to beating back big cat (4)PUMA

:clap::clap::clap: Z missing to make this a pangram!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Wasp-like insect to pass over in the air behind Henry (8)
9 Compel doctor to go out for the student in a body of water (6)
10 Cooked your lemons exceptionally (10)
11 Speaker's recorded a learning technique (4)
12 The rivet in the office has been cut short (4)
13 Son interfering in dismantling harness shows audacity (8)
16 Take off as Sid comes over with a bore in disguise (7)
18 Ministers' cupboard (7)
20 The French rap about the Yankee quarter brings shock (8)
21 Frank gets the minor office-worker's ring to the front (4)
23 Part of the restaurant ambience (4)
24 Roger obeys awkwardly to get a fruit (10)
25 Notice to get rid of the International Space Station is depressing (6)
26 Without hesitation, worship the arrangement of veins in a leaf (8)

Down
1 Bite that can be quoted? (5)
2 Single gangster with a weapon hides in the district with the volunteers (11,4) TERRITORIAL ARMY
3 Rose up to interrupt view of a blot on the landscape (7) EYESORE
4 Letters from Randall yielded to a supporter (4)
5 Acts of increasing scope making sad man resent gig at sea (15) AGGRANDISEMENTS
6 Operettas composed by a writer of inferior rhymes (9) POETASTER
8 Jack enters shallow river area for crossing to the inlet formed by glacial erosion (5) FJORD
14 Main picture for the audience (3)
15 Pompous Inuit, half drunk (9)
17 Infant with the bishop goes missing in a body of water (3)
19 Decide to get the upset loser to the outskirts of Vellore (7)
21 A drop in it might be insignificant (5)
22 Squadron march (5)
24 Split in game ball replaced by the union leader (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11285/article6756863.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 Wasp-like insect to pass over in the air behind Henry (8)
9 Compel doctor to go out for the student in a body of water (6)
10 Cooked your lemons exceptionally (10) ENORMOUSLY
11 Speaker's recorded a learning technique (4)
12 The rivet in the office has been cut short (4)
13 Son interfering in dismantling harness shows audacity (8)
16 Take off as Sid comes over with a bore in disguise (7) DISROBE
18 Ministers' cupboard (7) CABINET
20 The French rap about the Yankee quarter brings shock (8)
21 Frank gets the minor office-worker's ring to the front (4)
23 Part of the restaurant ambience (4)
24 Roger obeys awkwardly to get a fruit (10)
25 Notice to get rid of the International Space Station is depressing (6)
26 Without hesitation, worship the arrangement of veins in a leaf (8)

Down
1 Bite that can be quoted? (5)
2 Single gangster with a weapon hides in the district with the volunteers (11,4) TERRITORIAL ARMY
3 Rose up to interrupt view of a blot on the landscape (7) EYESORE
4 Letters from Randall yielded to a supporter (4) ALLY
5 Acts of increasing scope making sad man resent gig at sea (15) AGGRANDISEMENTS
6 Operettas composed by a writer of inferior rhymes (9) POETASTER
8 Jack enters shallow river area for crossing to the inlet formed by glacial erosion (5) FJORD
14 Main picture for the audience (3)
15 Pompous Inuit, half drunk (9)
17 Infant with the bishop goes missing in a body of water (3) BAY
19 Decide to get the upset loser to the outskirts of Vellore (7)
21 A drop in it might be insignificant (5)
22 Squadron march (5)
24 Split in game ball replaced by the union leader (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Wasp-like insect to pass over in the air behind Henry (8)
9 Compel doctor to go out for the student in a body of water (6)
10 Cooked your lemons exceptionally (10) ENORMOUSLY
11 Speaker's recorded a learning technique (4)
12 The rivet in the office has been cut short (4)
13 Son interfering in dismantling harness shows audacity (8)
16 Take off as Sid comes over with a bore in disguise (7) DISROBE
18 Ministers' cupboard (7) CABINET
20 The French rap about the Yankee quarter brings shock (8)
21 Frank gets the minor office-worker's ring to the front (4) OPEN (PEON with O to the front)
23 Part of the restaurant ambience (4)
24 Roger obeys awkwardly to get a fruit (10) GOOSEBERRY*
25 Notice to get rid of the International Space Station is depressing (6)
26 Without hesitation, worship the arrangement of veins in a leaf (8) VEN[-er]ATION

Down
1 Bite that can be quoted? (5)
2 Single gangster with a weapon hides in the district with the volunteers (11,4) TERRITORIAL ARMY
3 Rose up to interrupt view of a blot on the landscape (7) EYESORE
4 Letters from Randall yielded to a supporter (4) ALLY
5 Acts of increasing scope making sad man resent gig at sea (15) AGGRANDISEMENTS
6 Operettas composed by a writer of inferior rhymes (9) POETASTER
8 Jack enters shallow river area for crossing to the inlet formed by glacial erosion (5) FJORD
14 Main picture for the audience (3)
15 Pompous Inuit, half drunk (9)
17 Infant with the bishop goes missing in a body of water (3) BAY
19 Decide to get the upset loser to the outskirts of Vellore (7) (RESOL*)(V..E)
21 A drop in it might be insignificant (5)
22 Squadron march (5)
24 Split in game ball replaced by the union leader (4) G[-o](+U)LF

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Wasp-like insect to pass over in the air behind Henry (8)
9 Compel doctor to go out for the student in a body of water (6)
10 Cooked your lemons exceptionally (10) ENORMOUSLY
11 Speaker's recorded a learning technique (4)
12 The rivet in the office has been cut short (4)
13 Son interfering in dismantling harness shows audacity (8)RASHNESS
16 Take off as Sid comes over with a bore in disguise (7) DISROBE
18 Ministers' cupboard (7) CABINET
20 The French rap about the Yankee quarter brings shock (8)
21 Frank gets the minor office-worker's ring to the front (4) OPEN (PEON with O to the front)
23 Part of the restaurant ambience (4)AURA
24 Roger obeys awkwardly to get a fruit (10) GOOSEBERRY*
25 Notice to get rid of the International Space Station is depressing (6)DISMAL
26 Without hesitation, worship the arrangement of veins in a leaf (8) VEN[-er]ATION

Down
1 Bite that can be quoted? (5)
2 Single gangster with a weapon hides in the district with the volunteers (11,4) TERRITORIAL ARMY
3 Rose up to interrupt view of a blot on the landscape (7) EYESORE
4 Letters from Randall yielded to a supporter (4) ALLY
5 Acts of increasing scope making sad man resent gig at sea (15) AGGRANDISEMENTS
6 Operettas composed by a writer of inferior rhymes (9) POETASTER
8 Jack enters shallow river area for crossing to the inlet formed by glacial erosion (5) FJORD
14 Main picture for the audience (3)SEA
15 Pompous Inuit, half drunk (9)
17 Infant with the bishop goes missing in a body of water (3) BAY
19 Decide to get the upset loser to the outskirts of Vellore (7) (RESOL*)(V..E)
21 A drop in it might be insignificant (5)OCEAN
22 Squadron march (5)
24 Split in game ball replaced by the union leader (4) G[-o](+U)LF

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Wasp-like insect to pass over in the air behind Henry (8)HOVERFLY
9 Compel doctor to go out for the student in a body of water (6)LAGOON
10 Cooked your lemons exceptionally (10) ENORMOUSLY
11 Speaker's recorded a learning technique (4)ROTE
12 The rivet in the office has been cut short (4)STUD
13 Son interfering in dismantling harness shows audacity (8)RASHNESS
16 Take off as Sid comes over with a bore in disguise (7) DISROBE
18 Ministers' cupboard (7) CABINET
20 The French rap about the Yankee quarter brings shock (8)PARALYSE
21 Frank gets the minor office-worker's ring to the front (4) OPEN (PEON with O to the front)
23 Part of the restaurant ambience (4)AURA
24 Roger obeys awkwardly to get a fruit (10) GOOSEBERRY*
25 Notice to get rid of the International Space Station is depressing (6)DISMAL
26 Without hesitation, worship the arrangement of veins in a leaf (8) VEN[-er]ATION

Down
1 Bite that can be quoted? (5)SOUND
2 Single gangster with a weapon hides in the district with the volunteers (11,4) TERRITORIAL ARMY
3 Rose up to interrupt view of a blot on the landscape (7) EYESORE
4 Letters from Randall yielded to a supporter (4) ALLY
5 Acts of increasing scope making sad man resent gig at sea (15) AGGRANDISEMENTS
6 Operettas composed by a writer of inferior rhymes (9) POETASTER
8 Jack enters shallow river area for crossing to the inlet formed by glacial erosion (5) FJORD
14 Main picture for the audience (3)SEA
15 Pompous Inuit, half drunk (9)HIFALUTIN
17 Infant with the bishop goes missing in a body of water (3) BAY
19 Decide to get the upset loser to the outskirts of Vellore (7) (RESOL*)(V..E)
21 A drop in it might be insignificant (5)OCEAN
22 Squadron march (5)TROOP
24 Split in game ball replaced by the union leader (4) G[-o](+U)LF

:clap::clap::clap: Plenty of water!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Ornately decorates a parliament house after an Israelite enters the social gathering (8)
5 Browse around with the volunteers for 3D shapes (6)
9 Desire of the pupil to take out the new youngster on a farm (8)
10 Swelling reducer is enjoyable after the Pole's sent out with the tote (3,3)
11 Acts of dispatch — one even led to an all-out war! (14)
14 Tree-covered part of Hollywood yards (5)
16 Valet's accidental entanglement after avoiding the net (9)
17 With a lot of style, wrote a lament about the worker and the student (9)
19 Drags addresses on the radio (5)
20 Not a normal way for an infant to be born (6,8)
23 Get out after detaining by mistake and become a shade of red (6)
24 Aimless drawing in board game (8)
25 Way for Oriya leader to move back with me for the antenna housing (6)
26 Set aside a different date to collect the westbound toll (8)

Down
1 Employee's first son gets overwhelmed by the Yankee lads (4)
2 Coarse durable trousers — they are passed down in families reportedly (5)
3 Bylaw designed to shelter the French with a marsupial (7)
4 Planning prudently for the future renovation of the lodgings (4-7)
6 Report on a concert in the ... (7)
7 ... Los Angeles bus from the south carrying the mean simpleton (9)
8 Quality of being venerable revealed in saints following the gold rush to Nebraska (10)
12 Call on cynic upset about description of a stock independent of seasonal variations (11)
13 Chased away a rook in the fence under the fragrant rose (10)
15 Such questions can't be answered with a single word (4-5)
18 Praise for spreading lac inside the returned mica (7)
19 Attempt to get silver and oxygen (4,1,2)
21 Hero bothered somewhat by an automaton (5)
22 Relationships may be improved by doing this to one's fences (4)

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Ornately decorates a parliament house after an Israelite enters the social gathering (8)
5 Browse around with the volunteers for 3D shapes (6)
9 Desire of the pupil to take out the new youngster on a farm (8)
10 Swelling reducer is enjoyable after the Pole's sent out with the tote (3,3)
11 Acts of dispatch — one even led to an all-out war! (14)
14 Tree-covered part of Hollywood yards (5)
16 Valet's accidental entanglement after avoiding the net (9)
17 With a lot of style, wrote a lament about the worker and the student (9) ELEG(ANT)(L)Y
19 Drags addresses on the radio (5)
20 Not a normal way for an infant to be born (6,8) BREECH DELIVERY (S)
23 Get out after detaining by mistake and become a shade of red (6)
24 Aimless drawing in board game (8)
25 Way for Oriya leader to move back with me for the antenna housing (6)
26 Set aside a different date to collect the westbound toll (8)

Down
1 Employee's first son gets overwhelmed by the Yankee lads (4)
2 Coarse durable trousers — they are passed down in families reportedly (5)
3 Bylaw designed to shelter the French with a marsupial (7)
4 Planning prudently for the future renovation of the lodgings (4-7)
6 Report on a concert in the ... (7)
7 ... Los Angeles bus from the south carrying the mean simpleton (9)
8 Quality of being venerable revealed in saints following the gold rush to Nebraska (10)
12 Call on cynic upset about description of a stock independent of seasonal variations (11)
13 Chased away a rook in the fence under the fragrant rose (10) (SWEET)(B[-a/r]RIER)
15 Such questions can't be answered with a single word (4-5) OPEN-ENDED (S)
18 Praise for spreading lac inside the returned mica (7)
19 Attempt to get silver and oxygen (4,1,2)
21 Hero bothered somewhat by an automaton (5)
22 Relationships may be improved by doing this to one's fences (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Ornately decorates a parliament house after an Israelite enters the social gathering (8) BEJEWELS
5 Browse around with the volunteers for 3D shapes (6) FRUSTA
9 Desire of the pupil to take out the new youngster on a farm (8) YEARLING
10 Swelling reducer is enjoyable after the Pole's sent out with the tote (3,3) ICE BOX
11 Acts of dispatch — one even led to an all-out war! (14) ASSASSINATIONS
14 Tree-covered part of Hollywood yards (5)
16 Valet's accidental entanglement after avoiding the net (9)
17 With a lot of style, wrote a lament about the worker and the student (9) ELEG(ANT)(L)Y
19 Drags addresses on the radio (5)
20 Not a normal way for an infant to be born (6,8) BREECH DELIVERY (S)
23 Get out after detaining by mistake and become a shade of red (6)
24 Aimless drawing in board game (8)
25 Way for Oriya leader to move back with me for the antenna housing (6)
26 Set aside a different date to collect the westbound toll (8)

Down
1 Employee's first son gets overwhelmed by the Yankee lads (4)
2 Coarse durable trousers — they are passed down in families reportedly (5)
3 Bylaw designed to shelter the French with a marsupial (7)
4 Planning prudently for the future renovation of the lodgings (4-7)
6 Report on a concert in the ... (7)
7 ... Los Angeles bus from the south carrying the mean simpleton (9)
8 Quality of being venerable revealed in saints following the gold rush to Nebraska (10)
12 Call on cynic upset about description of a stock independent of seasonal variations (11)
13 Chased away a rook in the fence under the fragrant rose (10) SWEETBRIER
15 Such questions can't be answered with a single word (4-5) OPEN-ENDED (S)
18 Praise for spreading lac inside the returned mica (7)
19 Attempt to get silver and oxygen (4,1,2)
21 Hero bothered somewhat by an automaton (5)
22 Relationships may be improved by doing this to one's fences (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Ornately decorates a parliament house after an Israelite enters the social gathering (8) BEJEWELS
5 Browse around with the volunteers for 3D shapes (6) FRUSTA
9 Desire of the pupil to take out the new youngster on a farm (8) YEARLING
10 Swelling reducer is enjoyable after the Pole's sent out with the tote (3,3) ICE BOX
11 Acts of dispatch — one even led to an all-out war! (14) ASSASSINATIONS
14 Tree-covered part of Hollywood yards (5)
16 Valet's accidental entanglement after avoiding the net (9) GENTLEMAN
17 With a lot of style, wrote a lament about the worker and the student (9) ELEG(ANT)(L)Y
19 Drags addresses on the radio (5)
20 Not a normal way for an infant to be born (6,8) BREECH DELIVERY (S)
23 Get out after detaining by mistake and become a shade of red (6)
24 Aimless drawing in board game (8)
25 Way for Oriya leader to move back with me for the antenna housing (6)
26 Set aside a different date to collect the westbound toll (8)

Down
1 Employee's first son gets overwhelmed by the Yankee lads (4)
2 Coarse durable trousers — they are passed down in families reportedly (5)
3 Bylaw designed to shelter the French with a marsupial (7)
4 Planning prudently for the future renovation of the lodgings (4-7) LONG SIGHTED
6 Report on a concert in the ... (7)
7 ... Los Angeles bus from the south carrying the mean simpleton (9) SUBNORMAL
8 Quality of being venerable revealed in saints following the gold rush to Nebraska (10)
12 Call on cynic upset about description of a stock independent of seasonal variations (11) NONCYCLICAL
13 Chased away a rook in the fence under the fragrant rose (10) SWEETBRIER
15 Such questions can't be answered with a single word (4-5) OPEN-ENDED (S)
18 Praise for spreading lac inside the returned mica (7) ACCLAIM
19 Attempt to get silver and oxygen (4,1,2)
21 Hero bothered somewhat by an automaton (5)
22 Relationships may be improved by doing this to one's fences (4)

[Russellrvw]

10 Swelling reducer is enjoyable after the Pole's sent out with the tote (3,3) ICE BOX
Correction: ([-n]ICE) (BAG) [tote - short for TOTE BAG = BAG]

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Ornately decorates a parliament house after an Israelite enters the social gathering (8) BEJEWELS
5 Browse around with the volunteers for 3D shapes (6) FRUSTA
9 Desire of the pupil to take out the new youngster on a farm (8) YEARLING
10 Swelling reducer is enjoyable after the Pole's sent out with the tote (3,3) ICE BOX
11 Acts of dispatch — one even led to an all-out war! (14) ASSASSINATIONS
14 Tree-covered part of Hollywood yards (5)
16 Valet's accidental entanglement after avoiding the net (9) GENTLEMAN
17 With a lot of style, wrote a lament about the worker and the student (9) ELEG(ANT)(L)Y
19 Drags addresses on the radio (5)
20 Not a normal way for an infant to be born (6,8) BREECH DELIVERY (S)
23 Get out after detaining by mistake and become a shade of red (6)
24 Aimless drawing in board game (8)SCRABBLE
25 Way for Oriya leader to move back with me for the antenna housing (6)
26 Set aside a different date to collect the westbound toll (8)

Down
1 Employee's first son gets overwhelmed by the Yankee lads (4)
2 Coarse durable trousers — they are passed down in families reportedly (5)JEANS
3 Bylaw designed to shelter the French with a marsupial (7)WALLABY
4 Planning prudently for the future renovation of the lodgings (4-7) LONG SIGHTED
6 Report on a concert in the ... (7)RECITAL
7 ... Los Angeles bus from the south carrying the mean simpleton (9) SUBNORMAL
8 Quality of being venerable revealed in saints following the gold rush to Nebraska (10)
12 Call on cynic upset about description of a stock independent of seasonal variations (11) NONCYCLICAL
13 Chased away a rook in the fence under the fragrant rose (10) SWEETBRIER
15 Such questions can't be answered with a single word (4-5) OPEN-ENDED (S)
18 Praise for spreading lac inside the returned mica (7) ACCLAIM
19 Attempt to get silver and oxygen (4,1,2)
21 Hero bothered somewhat by an automaton (5)ROBOT
22 Relationships may be improved by doing this to one's fences (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Ornately decorates a parliament house after an Israelite enters the social gathering (8) BEJEWELS
5 Browse around with the volunteers for 3D shapes (6) FRUSTA
9 Desire of the pupil to take out the new youngster on a farm (8) YEARLING
10 Swelling reducer is enjoyable after the Pole's sent out with the tote (3,3) ICE BOX
11 Acts of dispatch — one even led to an all-out war! (14) ASSASSINATIONS
14 Tree-covered part of Hollywood yards (5) WOODY
16 Valet's accidental entanglement after avoiding the net (9) GENTLEMAN
17 With a lot of style, wrote a lament about the worker and the student (9) ELEG(ANT)(L)Y
19 Drags addresses on the radio (5)
20 Not a normal way for an infant to be born (6,8) BREECH DELIVERY (S)
23 Get out after detaining by mistake and become a shade of red (6)
24 Aimless drawing in board game (8)SCRABBLE
25 Way for Oriya leader to move back with me for the antenna housing (6)
26 Set aside a different date to collect the westbound toll (8) ALLOTTED

Down
1 Employee's first son gets overwhelmed by the Yankee lads (4) BOYS
2 Coarse durable trousers — they are passed down in families reportedly (5)JEANS
3 Bylaw designed to shelter the French with a marsupial (7)WALLABY
4 Planning prudently for the future renovation of the lodgings (4-7) LONG SIGHTED
6 Report on a concert in the ... (7)RECITAL
7 ... Los Angeles bus from the south carrying the mean simpleton (9) SUBNORMAL
8 Quality of being venerable revealed in saints following the gold rush to Nebraska (10)
12 Call on cynic upset about description of a stock independent of seasonal variations (11) NONCYCLICAL
13 Chased away a rook in the fence under the fragrant rose (10) SWEETBRIER
15 Such questions can't be answered with a single word (4-5) OPEN-ENDED (S)
18 Praise for spreading lac inside the returned mica (7) ACCLAIM
19 Attempt to get silver and oxygen (4,1,2) HAVE A GO
21 Hero bothered somewhat by an automaton (5)ROBOT
22 Relationships may be improved by doing this to one's fences (4) MEND

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Ornately decorates a parliament house after an Israelite enters the social gathering (8) BEJEWELS
5 Browse around with the volunteers for 3D shapes (6) FRUSTA
9 Desire of the pupil to take out the new youngster on a farm (8) YEARLING
10 Swelling reducer is enjoyable after the Pole's sent out with the tote (3,3) ICE BOX
11 Acts of dispatch — one even led to an all-out war! (14) ASSASSINATIONS
14 Tree-covered part of Hollywood yards (5) WOODY
16 Valet's accidental entanglement after avoiding the net (9) GENTLEMAN
17 With a lot of style, wrote a lament about the worker and the student (9) ELEG(ANT)(L)Y
19 Drags addresses on the radio (5)HALES
20 Not a normal way for an infant to be born (6,8) BREECH DELIVERY (S)
23 Get out after detaining by mistake and become a shade of red (6)INDIAN
24 Aimless drawing in board game (8)SCRABBLE
25 Way for Oriya leader to move back with me for the antenna housing (6)RADOME
26 Set aside a different date to collect the westbound toll (8) ALLOTTED

Down
1 Employee's first son gets overwhelmed by the Yankee lads (4) BOYS
2 Coarse durable trousers — they are passed down in families reportedly (5)JEANS
3 Bylaw designed to shelter the French with a marsupial (7)WALLABY
4 Planning prudently for the future renovation of the lodgings (4-7) LONG SIGHTED
6 Report on a concert in the ... (7)RECITAL
7 ... Los Angeles bus from the south carrying the mean simpleton (9) SUBNORMAL
8 Quality of being venerable revealed in saints following the gold rush to Nebraska (10)AUGUSTNESS
12 Call on cynic upset about description of a stock independent of seasonal variations (11) NONCYCLICAL
13 Chased away a rook in the fence under the fragrant rose (10) SWEETBRIER
15 Such questions can't be answered with a single word (4-5) OPEN-ENDED (S)
18 Praise for spreading lac inside the returned mica (7) ACCLAIM
19 Attempt to get silver and oxygen (4,1,2) HAVE A GO
21 Hero bothered somewhat by an automaton (5)ROBOT
22 Relationships may be improved by doing this to one's fences (4) MEND

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent participation! An interesting puzzle with a mini theme of Shankar's movie names!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Cape to put on as a protective covering (6)
5 Body of church to provide aid endlessly (7)
9 Typical salesperson (14)
11 Wrong turn initially taken in one street in Paris (6) UNTRUE
12 Platform to ride a bicycle around estate (8) PEDESTAL
13 Irrational jumping into ocean for ink from a cuttlefish (5) SEPIA
14 Gained hard, difficult experience (2,7) GO THROUGH
16 Doctor canonised presently (2,1,6) IN A SECOND
18 Review system adopted say is trash (5)
20 Gauze wrapped round leg at first is chafing (8)
22 Training on a lake with old boat (6)
24 Government isn't exactly held in high regard (14)
25 Some quickest relatives for a falcon (7)
26 Halo's surrounding yellow light (6)

Down
2 Look down on public work (7)
3 Spread Iodine through clear-cut wound (9)
4 Afterthought in a letter is true attention getter (4)
5 Vain quote describing one time director (9)
6 Informed reportedly where to follow article (5)
7 Massage, it has us loosened (7)
8 Singular athletes who possibly triumph unexpectedly (5,3,4)
10 Search and fingerprint holding one charged ? (8,4)
14 Going round selling smuggled weed (9)
15 A dog is not oddly friend to me (3,6)
17 Maiden hiding runs in dresses every so often (2,5)
19 Charm of hair-raising tours uncovered (7)
21 Ship left in pier's half-visible (5)
23 Field around new stadium (4)

4072

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Cape to put on as a protective covering (6) TOECAP
5 Body of church to provide aid endlessly (7)
9 Typical salesperson (14) REPRESENTATIVE
11 Wrong turn initially taken in one street in Paris (6) UNTRUE
12 Platform to ride a bicycle around estate (8) PEDESTAL
13 Irrational jumping into ocean for ink from a cuttlefish (5) SEPIA
14 Gained hard, difficult experience (2,7) GO THROUGH
16 Doctor canonised presently (2,1,6) IN A SECOND
18 Review system adopted say is trash (5)
20 Gauze wrapped round leg at first is chafing (8)
22 Training on a lake with old boat (6)
24 Government isn't exactly held in high regard (14)
25 Some quickest relatives for a falcon (7)
26 Halo's surrounding yellow light (6)

Down
2 Look down on public work (7) OVERSEE
3 Spread Iodine through clear-cut wound (9)
4 Afterthought in a letter is true attention getter (4)
5 Vain quote describing one time director (9)
6 Informed reportedly where to follow article (5) AWARE
7 Massage, it has us loosened (7) SHIATSU
8 Singular athletes who possibly triumph unexpectedly (5,3,4)
10 Search and fingerprint holding one charged ? (8,4)
14 Going round selling smuggled weed (9)
15 A dog is not oddly friend to me (3,6)
17 Maiden hiding runs in dresses every so often (2,5)
19 Charm of hair-raising tours uncovered (7)
21 Ship left in pier's half-visible (5)
23 Field around new stadium (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Cape to put on as a protective covering (6) TOECAP
5 Body of church to provide aid endlessly (7) (CH)(ASSIS[-t])
9 Typical salesperson (14) REPRESENTATIVE
11 Wrong turn initially taken in one street in Paris (6) UNTRUE
12 Platform to ride a bicycle around estate (8) PEDESTAL
13 Irrational jumping into ocean for ink from a cuttlefish (5) SEPIA
14 Gained hard, difficult experience (2,7) GO THROUGH
16 Doctor canonised presently (2,1,6) IN A SECOND
18 Review system adopted say is trash (5)
20 Gauze wrapped round leg at first is chafing (8)
22 Training on a lake with old boat (6) (PE)(DAL)(O)
24 Government isn't exactly held in high regard (14)
25 Some quickest relatives for a falcon (7)
26 Halo's surrounding yellow light (6)

Down
2 Look down on public work (7) OVERSEE (OVERT)(OP)
3 Spread Iodine through clear-cut wound (9) C(I)RCULATE*
4 Afterthought in a letter is true attention getter (4)
5 Vain quote describing one time director (9) {C(ONCE)ITE}D
6 Informed reportedly where to follow article (5) AWARE
7 Massage, it has us loosened (7) SHIATSU
8 Singular athletes who possibly triumph unexpectedly (5,3,4) (S)(TEAL THE SHOW*)
10 Search and fingerprint holding one charged ? (8,4)
14 Going round selling smuggled weed (9)
15 A dog is not oddly friend to me (3,6)
17 Maiden hiding runs in dresses every so often (2,5)
19 Charm of hair-raising tours uncovered (7)
21 Ship left in pier's half-visible (5)
23 Field around new stadium (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cape to put on as a protective covering (6) TOECAP
5 Body of church to provide aid endlessly (7) (CH)(ASSIS[-t])
9 Typical salesperson (14) REPRESENTATIVE
11 Wrong turn initially taken in one street in Paris (6) UNTRUE
12 Platform to ride a bicycle around estate (8) PEDESTAL
13 Irrational jumping into ocean for ink from a cuttlefish (5) SEPIA
14 Gained hard, difficult experience (2,7) GO THROUGH
16 Doctor canonised presently (2,1,6) IN A SECOND
18 Review system adopted say is trash (5)
20 Gauze wrapped round leg at first is chafing (8)
22 Training on a lake with old boat (6) (PE)(DAL)(O)
24 Government isn't exactly held in high regard (14)ADMINISTRATION
25 Some quickest relatives for a falcon (7)
26 Halo's surrounding yellow light (6)AURORA

Down
2 Look down on public work (7) OVERSEE (OVERT)(OP)
3 Spread Iodine through clear-cut wound (9) C(I)RCULATE*
4 Afterthought in a letter is true attention getter (4)
5 Vain quote describing one time director (9) {C(ONCE)ITE}D
6 Informed reportedly where to follow article (5) AWARE
7 Massage, it has us loosened (7) SHIATSU
8 Singular athletes who possibly triumph unexpectedly (5,3,4) (S)(TEAL THE SHOW*)
10 Search and fingerprint holding one charged ? (8,4)QUESTION MARK
14 Going round selling smuggled weed (9)GROUNDSEL
15 A dog is not oddly friend to me (3,6)RED SETTER
17 Maiden hiding runs in dresses every so often (2,5)
19 Charm of hair-raising tours uncovered (7)
21 Ship left in pier's half-visible (5)
23 Field around new stadium (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Cape to put on as a protective covering (6) TOECAP
5 Body of church to provide aid endlessly (7) (CH)(ASSIS[-t])
9 Typical salesperson (14) REPRESENTATIVE
11 Wrong turn initially taken in one street in Paris (6) UNTRUE
12 Platform to ride a bicycle around estate (8) PEDESTAL
13 Irrational jumping into ocean for ink from a cuttlefish (5) SEPIA
14 Gained hard, difficult experience (2,7) GO THROUGH
16 Doctor canonised presently (2,1,6) IN A SECOND
18 Review system adopted say is trash (5)
20 Gauze wrapped round leg at first is chafing (8) NETTLING
22 Training on a lake with old boat (6) (PE)(DAL)(O)
24 Government isn't exactly held in high regard (14)ADMINISTRATION
25 Some quickest relatives for a falcon (7) KESTREL
26 Halo's surrounding yellow light (6)AURORA

Down
2 Look down on public work (7) OVERSEE (OVERT)(OP)
3 Spread Iodine through clear-cut wound (9) C(I)RCULATE*
4 Afterthought in a letter is true attention getter (4)
5 Vain quote describing one time director (9) {C(ONCE)ITE}D
6 Informed reportedly where to follow article (5) AWARE
7 Massage, it has us loosened (7) SHIATSU
8 Singular athletes who possibly triumph unexpectedly (5,3,4) (S)(TEAL THE SHOW*)
10 Search and fingerprint holding one charged ? (8,4)QUESTION MARK
14 Going round selling smuggled weed (9)GROUNDSEL
15 A dog is not oddly friend to me (3,6)RED SETTER
17 Maiden hiding runs in dresses every so often (2,5) AT TIMES
19 Charm of hair-raising tours uncovered (7)
21 Ship left in pier's half-visible (5) LINER
23 Field around new stadium (4) AREA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cape to put on as a protective covering (6) TOECAP
5 Body of church to provide aid endlessly (7) (CH)(ASSIS[-t])
9 Typical salesperson (14) REPRESENTATIVE
11 Wrong turn initially taken in one street in Paris (6) UNTRUE
12 Platform to ride a bicycle around estate (8) PEDESTAL
13 Irrational jumping into ocean for ink from a cuttlefish (5) SEPIA
14 Gained hard, difficult experience (2,7) GO THROUGH
16 Doctor canonised presently (2,1,6) IN A SECOND
18 Review system adopted say is trash (5)DREGS
20 Gauze wrapped round leg at first is chafing (8) NETTLING
22 Training on a lake with old boat (6) (PE)(DAL)(O)
24 Government isn't exactly held in high regard (14)ADMINISTRATION
25 Some quickest relatives for a falcon (7) KESTREL
26 Halo's surrounding yellow light (6)AURORA

Down
2 Look down on public work (7) OVERSEE (OVERT)(OP)
3 Spread Iodine through clear-cut wound (9) C(I)RCULATE*
4 Afterthought in a letter is true attention getter (4)
5 Vain quote describing one time director (9) {C(ONCE)ITE}D
6 Informed reportedly where to follow article (5) AWARE
7 Massage, it has us loosened (7) SHIATSU
8 Singular athletes who possibly triumph unexpectedly (5,3,4) (S)(TEAL THE SHOW*)
10 Search and fingerprint holding one charged ? (8,4)QUESTION MARK
14 Going round selling smuggled weed (9)GROUNDSEL
15 A dog is not oddly friend to me (3,6)RED SETTER
17 Maiden hiding runs in dresses every so often (2,5) AT TIMES
19 Charm of hair-raising tours uncovered (7)ENAMOUR
21 Ship left in pier's half-visible (5) LINER
23 Field around new stadium (4) AREA

:clap::clap::clap: Splendid!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Lob's due in a tennis match? (5,7)
8 Party is a big hit (4)
9 Hear hear, site to see (5,5)
11 Said to follow church hymn (6)
12 Timidness or lacking heart could cost team in the front (4,4)
14 On the way back encounter rain (4)
16 Indestructible cross left outside (7)
18 Nice day turned toxic (7)
19 A songbird with new rendition (4)
22 Always boxed in case, English drink (8)
23 An objection can disrupt (4,2)
24 Crimes of men involved in feuds (10)
26 Difference in chap from chapel for Christmas season? (4)
27 Soft and squishy a mango tree's fruits (12)

Down
2 Descent from air nice then, for a change (11)
3 Old prison mostly is beat (5)
4 Find fault with tenor standing in for fellow (6)
5 Provide cover in court with one carrying a gun (9)
6 Kaleidoscope displaying floral arrangement (3)
7 Black article after article in wash (5)
10 Man what a week. It's a laugh (3-3)
13 Supporting popular standpoint say (3,8)
15 Sweet preparation of grenadine (9)
17 Wantonly vile, rotten, gut-wrenching monster (6)
20 Rising temper consumed one monarch (6)
21 Boundary like four, but going over (5)
23 Place for Arabs possibly (5)
25 Butter and jam (3)

4074

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Lob's due in a tennis match? (5,7) MIXED DOUBLES (DOUBLES* = Lob's due)
8 Party is a big hit (4)
9 Hear hear, site to see (5,5)
11 Said to follow church hymn (6) (CH)(ORAL)
12 Timidness or lacking heart could cost team in the front (4,4)
14 On the way back encounter rain (4)
16 Indestructible cross left outside (7)
18 Nice day turned toxic (7) CYANIDE*
19 A songbird with new rendition (4)
22 Always boxed in case, English drink (8) B(EVER)AG/E
23 An objection can disrupt (4,2)
24 Crimes of men involved in feuds (10)
26 Difference in chap from chapel for Christmas season? (4)
27 Soft and squishy a mango tree's fruits (12)

Down
2 Descent from air nice then, for a change (11) INHERITANCE*
3 Old prison mostly is beat (5)
4 Find fault with tenor standing in for fellow (6)
5 Provide cover in court with one carrying a gun (9)
6 Kaleidoscope displaying floral arrangement (3)
7 Black article after article in wash (5)
10 Man what a week. It's a laugh (3-3)
13 Supporting popular standpoint say (3,8)
15 Sweet preparation of grenadine (9)
17 Wantonly vile, rotten, gut-wrenching monster (6)
20 Rising temper consumed one monarch (6)
21 Boundary like four, but going over (5)
23 Place for Arabs possibly (5)
25 Butter and jam (3)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Lob's due in a tennis match? (5,7) MIXED DOUBLES (DOUBLES* = Lob's due)
8 Party is a big hit (4)
9 Hear hear, site to see (5,5)
11 Said to follow church hymn (6) (CH)(ORAL)
12 Timidness or lacking heart could cost team in the front (4,4)
14 On the way back encounter rain (4)
16 Indestructible cross left outside (7)
18 Nice day turned toxic (7) CYANIDE*
19 A songbird with new rendition (4)
22 Always boxed in case, English drink (8) B(EVER)AG/E
23 An objection can disrupt (4,2)
24 Crimes of men involved in feuds (10)
26 Difference in chap from chapel for Christmas season? (4)
27 Soft and squishy a mango tree's fruits (12)

Down
2 Descent from air nice then, for a change (11) INHERITANCE*
3 Old prison mostly is beat (5) EXCEL
4 Find fault with tenor standing in for fellow (6) DETECT
5 Provide cover in court with one carrying a gun (9) UPHOLSTER
6 Kaleidoscope displaying floral arrangement (3) LEI
7 Black article after article in wash (5) BATHE
10 Man what a week. It's a laugh (3-3)
13 Supporting popular standpoint say (3,8)
15 Sweet preparation of grenadine (9)
17 Wantonly vile, rotten, gut-wrenching monster (6)
20 Rising temper consumed one monarch (6)
21 Boundary like four, but going over (5)
23 Place for Arabs possibly (5)
25 Butter and jam (3)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Lob's due in a tennis match? (5,7) MIXED DOUBLES (DOUBLES* = Lob's due)
8 Party is a big hit (4) BASH
9 Hear hear, site to see (5,5)
11 Said to follow church hymn (6) (CH)(ORAL)
12 Timidness or lacking heart could cost team in the front (4,4) COLD FEET
14 On the way back encounter rain (4) TEEM
16 Indestructible cross left outside (7)
18 Nice day turned toxic (7) CYANIDE*
19 A songbird with new rendition (4)
22 Always boxed in case, English drink (8) B(EVER)AG/E
23 An objection can disrupt (4,2)
24 Crimes of men involved in feuds (10)
26 Difference in chap from chapel for Christmas season? (4)
27 Soft and squishy a mango tree's fruits (12)

Down
2 Descent from air nice then, for a change (11) INHERITANCE*
3 Old prison mostly is beat (5) EXCEL
4 Find fault with tenor standing in for fellow (6) DETECT
5 Provide cover in court with one carrying a gun (9) UPHOLSTER
6 Kaleidoscope displaying floral arrangement (3) LEI
7 Black article after article in wash (5) BATHE
10 Man what a week. It's a laugh (3-3) HEE HAW
13 Supporting popular standpoint say (3,8)
15 Sweet preparation of grenadine (9)
17 Wantonly vile, rotten, gut-wrenching monster (6)
20 Rising temper consumed one monarch (6)
21 Boundary like four, but going over (5) SIXER
23 Place for Arabs possibly (5)
25 Butter and jam (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Lob's due in a tennis match? (5,7) MIXED DOUBLES (DOUBLES* = Lob's due)
8 Party is a big hit (4) BASH
9 Hear hear, site to see (5,5)CATCH SIGHT
11 Said to follow church hymn (6) (CH)(ORAL)
12 Timidness or lacking heart could cost team in the front (4,4) COLD FEET
14 On the way back encounter rain (4) TEEM
16 Indestructible cross left outside (7)ETERNAL
18 Nice day turned toxic (7) CYANIDE*
19 A songbird with new rendition (4)WREN
22 Always boxed in case, English drink (8) B(EVER)AG/E
23 An objection can disrupt (4,2)
24 Crimes of men involved in feuds (10)
26 Difference in chap from chapel for Christmas season? (4)NOEL
27 Soft and squishy a mango tree's fruits (12)

Down
2 Descent from air nice then, for a change (11) INHERITANCE*
3 Old prison mostly is beat (5) EXCEL
4 Find fault with tenor standing in for fellow (6) DETECT
5 Provide cover in court with one carrying a gun (9) UPHOLSTER
6 Kaleidoscope displaying floral arrangement (3) LEI
7 Black article after article in wash (5) BATHE
10 Man what a week. It's a laugh (3-3) HEE HAW
13 Supporting popular standpoint say (3,8)FOR INSTANCE
15 Sweet preparation of grenadine (9)
17 Wantonly vile, rotten, gut-wrenching monster (6)
20 Rising temper consumed one monarch (6)
21 Boundary like four, but going over (5) SIXER
23 Place for Arabs possibly (5)
25 Butter and jam (3)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Lob's due in a tennis match? (5,7) MIXED DOUBLES (DOUBLES* = Lob's due)
8 Party is a big hit (4) BASH
9 Hear hear, site to see (5,5)CATCH SIGHT
11 Said to follow church hymn (6) (CH)(ORAL)
12 Timidness or lacking heart could cost team in the front (4,4) COLD FEET
14 On the way back encounter rain (4) TEEM
16 Indestructible cross left outside (7)ETERNAL
18 Nice day turned toxic (7) CYANIDE*
19 A songbird with new rendition (4)WREN
22 Always boxed in case, English drink (8) B(EVER)AG/E
23 An objection can disrupt (4,2)
24 Crimes of men involved in feuds (10)
26 Difference in chap from chapel for Christmas season? (4)NOEL
27 Soft and squishy a mango tree's fruits (12) POMEGRANATE

Down
2 Descent from air nice then, for a change (11) INHERITANCE*
3 Old prison mostly is beat (5) EXCEL
4 Find fault with tenor standing in for fellow (6) DETECT
5 Provide cover in court with one carrying a gun (9) UPHOLSTER
6 Kaleidoscope displaying floral arrangement (3) LEI
7 Black article after article in wash (5) BATHE
10 Man what a week. It's a laugh (3-3) HEE HAW
13 Supporting popular standpoint say (3,8)FOR INSTANCE
15 Sweet preparation of grenadine (9) ENDEARING
17 Wantonly vile, rotten, gut-wrenching monster (6) WYVERN
20 Rising temper consumed one monarch (6) REGINA
21 Boundary like four, but going over (5) SIXER
23 Place for Arabs possibly (5) BASRA
25 Butter and jam (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Lob's due in a tennis match? (5,7) MIXED DOUBLES (DOUBLES* = Lob's due)
8 Party is a big hit (4) BASH
9 Hear hear, site to see (5,5)CATCH SIGHT
11 Said to follow church hymn (6) (CH)(ORAL)
12 Timidness or lacking heart could cost team in the front (4,4) COLD FEET
14 On the way back encounter rain (4) TEEM
16 Indestructible cross left outside (7)ETERNAL
18 Nice day turned toxic (7) CYANIDE*
19 A songbird with new rendition (4)WREN
22 Always boxed in case, English drink (8) B(EVER)AG/E
23 An objection can disrupt (4,2)BUTT IN
24 Crimes of men involved in feuds (10)ENORMITIES
26 Difference in chap from chapel for Christmas season? (4)NOEL
27 Soft and squishy a mango tree's fruits (12) POMEGRANATE

Down
2 Descent from air nice then, for a change (11) INHERITANCE*
3 Old prison mostly is beat (5) EXCEL
4 Find fault with tenor standing in for fellow (6) DETECT
5 Provide cover in court with one carrying a gun (9) UPHOLSTER
6 Kaleidoscope displaying floral arrangement (3) LEI
7 Black article after article in wash (5) BATHE
10 Man what a week. It's a laugh (3-3) HEE HAW
13 Supporting popular standpoint say (3,8)FOR INSTANCE
15 Sweet preparation of grenadine (9) ENDEARING
17 Wantonly vile, rotten, gut-wrenching monster (6) WYVERN
20 Rising temper consumed one monarch (6) REGINA
21 Boundary like four, but going over (5) SIXER
23 Place for Arabs possibly (5) BASRA
25 Butter and jam (3)RAM

:clap::clap::clap: Marvellous!

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Take off keeping within limit at entrance (7)
10 Plant anatomy also includes a weed (7) LANTANA
11 One perhaps felt regret over one who isn't professional (7)
12 Be dressed as a monk (7)
13 Cabling removed from Buckingham palace in terrible state, sometime ago (9)
15 Tie like a hammock (5)
16 One acting strangely from father's side (7)
19 Stripper's there, mostly outside tavern (7) THINNER
20 A girl not returning to Kingdom (5)
21 Crazy about study of coral (9)
25 Trap wire in centre of court (3,4) NET CORD
26 In new game, ground gets significance (7)
28 A low caste state (7)
29 Look back and forth while covering the play (7)

Down
1 Grab a greeting card (6)
2 Win over mermaids at sea? Not me! (6) DISARM
3 Capital fellow (4)
4 Fireside chat among the art historians (6) HEARTH
5 He demands list containing sorted mail (8)
6 From earth it can be mined (10)
7 Stop cabin construction as a defensive post (8)
8 Captain gets lieutenant to supply the brewers (8)
14 Extremist voice can never be heard (10)
16 Feelers that girl has to catch up, with a low grade (8)
17 Strange one- but an interesting material (8)
18 Invitation to help over by mid-morning? He must be joking (8)
22 Plum in front of child is mother (6)
23 Flyer shows zero interest in the part (6)
24 Went up, taking girls for a drink (6)
27 Beaches are somewhat long (4)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
9 Take off keeping within limit at entrance (7)
10 Plant anatomy also includes a weed (7) LANTANA
11 One perhaps felt regret over one who isn't professional (7) AMATEUR
12 Be dressed as a monk (7)
13 Cabling removed from Buckingham palace in terrible state, sometime ago (9)
15 Tie like a hammock (5)
16 One acting strangely from father's side (7)
19 Stripper's there, mostly outside tavern (7) THINNER
20 A girl not returning to Kingdom (5) TONGA
21 Crazy about study of coral (9)
25 Trap wire in centre of court (3,4) NET CORD
26 In new game, ground gets significance (7)
28 A low caste state (7)
29 Look back and forth while covering the play (7)

Down
1 Grab a greeting card (6)
2 Win over mermaids at sea? Not me! (6) DISARM
3 Capital fellow (4) MALE
4 Fireside chat among the art historians (6) HEARTH
5 He demands list containing sorted mail (8) CLAIMANT
6 From earth it can be mined (10)
7 Stop cabin construction as a defensive post (8)
8 Captain gets lieutenant to supply the brewers (8)
14 Extremist voice can never be heard (10)
16 Feelers that girl has to catch up, with a low grade (8) ANTENNAE
17 Strange one- but an interesting material (8)
18 Invitation to help over by mid-morning? He must be joking (8)
22 Plum in front of child is mother (6)
23 Flyer shows zero interest in the part (6)
24 Went up, taking girls for a drink (6)
27 Beaches are somewhat long (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 Take off keeping within limit at entrance (7)
10 Plant anatomy also includes a weed (7) LANTANA
11 One perhaps felt regret over one who isn't professional (7) AMATEUR
12 Be dressed as a monk (7)
13 Cabling removed from Buckingham palace in terrible state, sometime ago (9)
15 Tie like a hammock (5)
16 One acting strangely from father's side (7)
19 Stripper's there, mostly outside tavern (7) THINNER
20 A girl not returning to Kingdom (5) TONGA
21 Crazy about study of coral (9)
25 Trap wire in centre of court (3,4) NET CORD
26 In new game, ground gets significance (7)
28 A low caste state (7)
29 Look back and forth while covering the play (7)

Down
1 Grab a greeting card (6)HIJACK
2 Win over mermaids at sea? Not me! (6) DISARM
3 Capital fellow (4) MALE
4 Fireside chat among the art historians (6) HEARTH
5 He demands list containing sorted mail (8) CLAIMANT
6 From earth it can be mined (10)
7 Stop cabin construction as a defensive post (8)BARBICAN
8 Captain gets lieutenant to supply the brewers (8)MALTSTER
14 Extremist voice can never be heard (10) ULTRASOUND
16 Feelers that girl has to catch up, with a low grade (8) ANTENNAE
17 Strange one- but an interesting material (8)
18 Invitation to help over by mid-morning? He must be joking (8) COMEDIAN
22 Plum in front of child is mother (6)
23 Flyer shows zero interest in the part (6)
24 Went up, taking girls for a drink (6)
27 Beaches are somewhat long (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Take off keeping within limit at entrance (7)IMITATE
10 Plant anatomy also includes a weed (7) LANTANA
11 One perhaps felt regret over one who isn't professional (7) AMATEUR
12 Be dressed as a monk (7)INHABIT
13 Cabling removed from Buckingham palace in terrible state, sometime ago (9)
15 Tie like a hammock (5)
16 One acting strangely from father's side (7)
19 Stripper's there, mostly outside tavern (7) THINNER
20 A girl not returning to Kingdom (5) TONGA
21 Crazy about study of coral (9)
25 Trap wire in centre of court (3,4) NET CORD
26 In new game, ground gets significance (7)MEANING
28 A low caste state (7)
29 Look back and forth while covering the play (7)

Down
1 Grab a greeting card (6)HIJACK
2 Win over mermaids at sea? Not me! (6) DISARM
3 Capital fellow (4) MALE
4 Fireside chat among the art historians (6) HEARTH
5 He demands list containing sorted mail (8) CLAIMANT
6 From earth it can be mined (10)
7 Stop cabin construction as a defensive post (8)BARBICAN
8 Captain gets lieutenant to supply the brewers (8)MALTSTER
14 Extremist voice can never be heard (10) ULTRASOUND
16 Feelers that girl has to catch up, with a low grade (8) ANTENNAE
17 Strange one- but an interesting material (8)
18 Invitation to help over by mid-morning? He must be joking (8) COMEDIAN
22 Plum in front of child is mother (6)
23 Flyer shows zero interest in the part (6)
24 Went up, taking girls for a drink (6)EGGNOG
27 Beaches are somewhat long (4)ACHE

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Take off keeping within limit at entrance (7)IMITATE
10 Plant anatomy also includes a weed (7) LANTANA
11 One perhaps felt regret over one who isn't professional (7) AMATEUR
12 Be dressed as a monk (7)INHABIT
13 Cabling removed from Buckingham palace in terrible state, sometime ago (9) KAMPUCHEA
15 Tie like a hammock (5) ASCOT
16 One acting strangely from father's side (7) AGNOSTIC
19 Stripper's there, mostly outside tavern (7) THINNER
20 A girl not returning to Kingdom (5) TONGA
21 Crazy about study of coral (9)
25 Trap wire in centre of court (3,4) NET CORD
26 In new game, ground gets significance (7)MEANING
28 A low caste state (7)
29 Look back and forth while covering the play (7) OTHELLO

Down
1 Grab a greeting card (6)HIJACK
2 Win over mermaids at sea? Not me! (6) DISARM
3 Capital fellow (4) MALE
4 Fireside chat among the art historians (6) HEARTH
5 He demands list containing sorted mail (8) CLAIMANT
6 From earth it can be mined (10)
7 Stop cabin construction as a defensive post (8)BARBICAN
8 Captain gets lieutenant to supply the brewers (8)MALTSTER
14 Extremist voice can never be heard (10) ULTRASOUND
16 Feelers that girl has to catch up, with a low grade (8) ANTENNAE
17 Strange one- but an interesting material (8)
18 Invitation to help over by mid-morning? He must be joking (8) COMEDIAN
22 Plum in front of child is mother (6) DAMSON
23 Flyer shows zero interest in the part (6)
24 Went up, taking girls for a drink (6)EGGNOG
27 Beaches are somewhat long (4)ACHE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Take off keeping within limit at entrance (7)IMITATE
10 Plant anatomy also includes a weed (7) LANTANA
11 One perhaps felt regret over one who isn't professional (7) AMATEUR
12 Be dressed as a monk (7)INHABIT
13 Cabling removed from Buckingham palace in terrible state, sometime ago (9) KAMPUCHEA
15 Tie like a hammock (5) ASCOT
16 One acting strangely from father's side (7) AGNOSTIC
19 Stripper's there, mostly outside tavern (7) THINNER
20 A girl not returning to Kingdom (5) TONGA
21 Crazy about study of coral (9)MADREPORE
25 Trap wire in centre of court (3,4) NET CORD
26 In new game, ground gets significance (7)MEANING
28 A low caste state (7)ALBANIA
29 Look back and forth while covering the play (7) OTHELLO

Down
1 Grab a greeting card (6)HIJACK
2 Win over mermaids at sea? Not me! (6) DISARM
3 Capital fellow (4) MALE
4 Fireside chat among the art historians (6) HEARTH
5 He demands list containing sorted mail (8) CLAIMANT
6 From earth it can be mined (10)ANTHROCITE
7 Stop cabin construction as a defensive post (8)BARBICAN
8 Captain gets lieutenant to supply the brewers (8)MALTSTER
14 Extremist voice can never be heard (10) ULTRASOUND
16 Feelers that girl has to catch up, with a low grade (8) ANTENNAE
17 Strange one- but an interesting material (8)NANOTUBE
18 Invitation to help over by mid-morning? He must be joking (8) COMEDIAN
22 Plum in front of child is mother (6) DAMSON
23 Flyer shows zero interest in the part (6)ORIOLE
24 Went up, taking girls for a drink (6)EGGNOG
27 Beaches are somewhat long (4)ACHE

:clap::clap::clap: Wonderful!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Enthusiastic male team heading off (6)
4 A British opera, length unusual (8)
9 Derby winner in USA, possibly blazing a trail (9)
11 Good hospital entering appropriate contest (5)
12 Fairy tale, a legend, enthralls when broadcast (6,3,6) HANSEL AND GRETEL
13 A grant secured by the gymnast, perhaps (7)
15 One dubious name for a gaseous element (4)
18 Touch brass instrument in retreat (4)
19 Erratic heir, way out (7)
22 Unpredictable type, any one of the last three characters? (7,8) UNKNOWN QUANTITY
24 “Chose” — past tense shown in dictionary (5)
25 Make drunk supply a beer in it (9)
26 Like a minor in short dungarees, playing (5-3)
27 Vegetable in season, one pound (6)

Down
1 I agree to try and try (4,4)
2 Seaman’s popular article is good for a drink (8) ABSINTHE
3 Brusque, in sister’s estimation (5)
5 Getting on? Put up pension (8,5) BOARDING HOUSE
6 Collection made by Conservative supporting bid (9)
7 Large number blowing top after start of match (6)
8 Agree to take off and attack (3,3)
10 Outstrip lad with vast engine, surprisingly (5,8) LEAVE STANDING
14 Elaborate stitch (9)
16 Watchful living at resort (8)
17 Enjoying great health? Yes (4,4)
20 Kudos involved first to unravel puzzle (6)
21 Fish dead? Moved on ice (6)
23 Square up holding end of lager bottle (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2838/article7137591.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Enthusiastic male team heading off (6)
4 A British opera, length unusual (8)
9 Derby winner in USA, possibly blazing a trail (9)
11 Good hospital entering appropriate contest (5)
12 Fairy tale, a legend, enthralls when broadcast (6,3,6) HANSEL AND GRETEL
13 A grant secured by the gymnast, perhaps (7)
15 One dubious name for a gaseous element (4)
18 Touch brass instrument in retreat (4)
19 Erratic heir, way out (7)
22 Unpredictable type, any one of the last three characters? (7,8) UNKNOWN QUANTITY
24 “Chose” — past tense shown in dictionary (5)
25 Make drunk supply a beer in it (9) INEBRIATE
26 Like a minor in short dungarees, playing (5-3) UNDER AGE
27 Vegetable in season, one pound (6)

Down
1 I agree to try and try (4,4)
2 Seaman’s popular article is good for a drink (8) ABSINTHE
3 Brusque, in sister’s estimation (5)
5 Getting on? Put up pension (8,5) BOARDING HOUSE
6 Collection made by Conservative supporting bid (9)
7 Large number blowing top after start of match (6)
8 Agree to take off and attack (3,3)
10 Outstrip lad with vast engine, surprisingly (5,8) LEAVE STANDING
14 Elaborate stitch (9)
16 Watchful living at resort (8) VIGILANT
17 Enjoying great health? Yes (4,4)
20 Kudos involved first to unravel puzzle (6) SUDOKU
21 Fish dead? Moved on ice (6 SKATED
23 Square up holding end of lager bottle (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Enthusiastic male team heading off (6) HEARTY
4 A British opera, length unusual (8) ABNORMAL
9 Derby winner in USA, possibly blazing a trail (9) AUSTRALIA
11 Good hospital entering appropriate contest (5) FIGHT
12 Fairy tale, a legend, enthralls when broadcast (6,3,6) HANSEL AND GRETEL
13 A grant secured by the gymnast, perhaps (7)
15 One dubious name for a gaseous element (4)
18 Touch brass instrument in retreat (4) ABUT
19 Erratic heir, way out (7)
22 Unpredictable type, any one of the last three characters? (7,8) UNKNOWN QUANTITY
24 “Chose” — past tense shown in dictionary (5)
25 Make drunk supply a beer in it (9) INEBRIATE
26 Like a minor in short dungarees, playing (5-3) UNDER AGE
27 Vegetable in season, one pound (6)

Down
1 I agree to try and try (4,4)
2 Seaman’s popular article is good for a drink (8) ABSINTHE
3 Brusque, in sister’s estimation (5)
5 Getting on? Put up pension (8,5) BOARDING HOUSE
6 Collection made by Conservative supporting bid (9)
7 Large number blowing top after start of match (6)
8 Agree to take off and attack (3,3)
10 Outstrip lad with vast engine, surprisingly (5,8) LEAVE STANDING
14 Elaborate stitch (9)
16 Watchful living at resort (8) VIGILANT
17 Enjoying great health? Yes (4,4)
20 Kudos involved first to unravel puzzle (6) SUDOKU
21 Fish dead? Moved on ice (6 SKATED
23 Square up holding end of lager bottle (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Enthusiastic male team heading off (6) HEARTY
4 A British opera, length unusual (8) ABNORMAL
9 Derby winner in USA, possibly blazing a trail (9) AUSTRALIA
11 Good hospital entering appropriate contest (5) FIGHT
12 Fairy tale, a legend, enthralls when broadcast (6,3,6) HANSEL AND GRETEL
13 A grant secured by the gymnast, perhaps (7)
15 One dubious name for a gaseous element (4)NEON
18 Touch brass instrument in retreat (4) ABUT
19 Erratic heir, way out (7)HERRING
22 Unpredictable type, any one of the last three characters? (7,8) UNKNOWN QUANTITY
24 “Chose” — past tense shown in dictionary (5)OPTED
25 Make drunk supply a beer in it (9) INEBRIATE
26 Like a minor in short dungarees, playing (5-3) UNDER AGE
27 Vegetable in season, one pound (6)

Down
1 I agree to try and try (4,4)
2 Seaman’s popular article is good for a drink (8) ABSINTHE
3 Brusque, in sister’s estimation (5)TERSE
5 Getting on? Put up pension (8,5) BOARDING HOUSE
6 Collection made by Conservative supporting bid (9)
7 Large number blowing top after start of match (6)
8 Agree to take off and attack (3,3)
10 Outstrip lad with vast engine, surprisingly (5,8) LEAVE STANDING
14 Elaborate stitch (9)EMBROIDER
16 Watchful living at resort (8) VIGILANT
17 Enjoying great health? Yes (4,4)
20 Kudos involved first to unravel puzzle (6) SUDOKU
21 Fish dead? Moved on ice (6 SKATED
23 Square up holding end of lager bottle (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Enthusiastic male team heading off (6) HEARTY
4 A British opera, length unusual (8) ABNORMAL
9 Derby winner in USA, possibly blazing a trail (9) AUSTRALIA
11 Good hospital entering appropriate contest (5) FIGHT
12 Fairy tale, a legend, enthralls when broadcast (6,3,6) HANSEL AND GRETEL
13 A grant secured by the gymnast, perhaps (7)ATHLETE
15 One dubious name for a gaseous element (4)NEON
18 Touch brass instrument in retreat (4) ABUT
19 Erratic heir, way out (7)HERRING
22 Unpredictable type, any one of the last three characters? (7,8) UNKNOWN QUANTITY
24 “Chose” — past tense shown in dictionary (5)OPTED
25 Make drunk supply a beer in it (9) INEBRIATE
26 Like a minor in short dungarees, playing (5-3) UNDER AGE
27 Vegetable in season, one pound (6)LENTIL

Down
1 I agree to try and try (4,4)HEAR HEAR
2 Seaman’s popular article is good for a drink (8) ABSINTHE
3 Brusque, in sister’s estimation (5)TERSE
5 Getting on? Put up pension (8,5) BOARDING HOUSE
6 Collection made by Conservative supporting bid (9)OFFERTORY
7 Large number blowing top after start of match (6)MIGHTY
8 Agree to take off and attack (3,3)LET FLY
10 Outstrip lad with vast engine, surprisingly (5,8) LEAVE STANDING
14 Elaborate stitch (9)EMBROIDER
16 Watchful living at resort (8) VIGILANT
17 Enjoying great health? Yes (4,4)VERY WELL
20 Kudos involved first to unravel puzzle (6) SUDOKU
21 Fish dead? Moved on ice (6 SKATED
23 Square up holding end of lager bottle (5)NERVE


:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Measure of viscosity in bearing (5) POISE
7 He was Godless- in his heart composed (8) PAGANINI
10 Limited choice- has to survive with something artificial (7) PLASTIC
11 Highly revered Miss Moore rejected pet (7) DEMIGOD
12 Fastness of dialect used (7) CITADEL
13 Sort of sausage to keep one happy (7)
14 Letter saying it's used in the timber yard (8,3)
19 French nobleman forced Tom into crime (7)
21 Endless money poured in the drink- to put it in a poetic form (7)
23 Sensible to keep out such a habit (7)
25 Reduces regulation- so disqualified self (7)
26 Come into building sporting a smile or a frown (8)
27 Girl spurning writer, will run away (5)

Down
1 Huge boat for a stunt (8)
2 Won over setter, who is oddly, retired (6)
3 A religious practice of producing nectar (10)
4 The old summoned when powerless (4)
5 Hard to understand or imagine headless characters (6)
6 Very quick to capture a pawn and pontificate (6)
8 Siemens engineered scourge (7)
9 Run in stockings, cutting tailend off snake (5)
13 People's protest makes horse jump (10)
15 Safe place for some of the butter, perhaps (7)
16 Panel's version- Isaac Newton's not sane (8)
17 A vessel incorporates safety first- called to stop at sea (5)
18 In the fence, two days in a row (6)
20 Key game, but lousy (6)
22 Venerated Bolshevik under fire, it's said (6)
24 Inscribe picture on church (4)

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Measure of viscosity in bearing (5) POISE
7 He was Godless- in his heart composed (8) PAGANINI
10 Limited choice- has to survive with something artificial (7) PLASTIC
11 Highly revered Miss Moore rejected pet (7) DEMIGOD
12 Fastness of dialect used (7) CITADEL
13 Sort of sausage to keep one happy (7)
14 Letter saying it's used in the timber yard (8,3)
19 French nobleman forced Tom into crime (7)
21 Endless money poured in the drink- to put it in a poetic form (7)
23 Sensible to keep out such a habit (7)
25 Reduces regulation- so disqualified self (7)
26 Come into building sporting a smile or a frown (8)
27 Girl spurning writer, will run away (5)

Down
1 Huge boat for a stunt (8) GIG/ANTIC
2 Won over setter, who is oddly, retired (6) BE(STE)D SeTtEr retired (in BED)
3 A religious practice of producing nectar (10) A/PI/CULTURE
4 The old summoned when powerless (4) [-p]AGED
5 Hard to understand or imagine headless characters (6)
6 Very quick to capture a pawn and pontificate (6)
8 Siemens engineered scourge (7) NEMESIS*
9 Run in stockings, cutting tailend off snake (5)
13 People's protest makes horse jump (10)
15 Safe place for some of the butter, perhaps (7)
16 Panel's version- Isaac Newton's not sane (8)
17 A vessel incorporates safety first- called to stop at sea (5)
18 In the fence, two days in a row (6)
20 Key game, but lousy (6)
22 Venerated Bolshevik under fire, it's said (6)
24 Inscribe picture on church (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 Measure of viscosity in bearing (5) POISE
7 He was Godless- in his heart composed (8) PAGANINI
10 Limited choice- has to survive with something artificial (7) PLASTIC
11 Highly revered Miss Moore rejected pet (7) DEMIGOD
12 Fastness of dialect used (7) CITADEL
13 Sort of sausage to keep one happy (7)
14 Letter saying it's used in the timber yard (8,3)CIRCULAR SAW
19 French nobleman forced Tom into crime (7)
21 Endless money poured in the drink- to put it in a poetic form (7)
23 Sensible to keep out such a habit (7)
25 Reduces regulation- so disqualified self (7)
26 Come into building sporting a smile or a frown (8)EMOTICON
27 Girl spurning writer, will run away (5) ELOPE

Down
1 Huge boat for a stunt (8) GIG/ANTIC
2 Won over setter, who is oddly, retired (6) BE(STE)D SeTtEr retired (in BED)
3 A religious practice of producing nectar (10) A/PI/CULTURE
4 The old summoned when powerless (4) [-p]AGED
5 Hard to understand or imagine headless characters (6)
6 Very quick to capture a pawn and pontificate (6)
8 Siemens engineered scourge (7) NEMESIS*
9 Run in stockings, cutting tailend off snake (5)
13 People's protest makes horse jump (10)
15 Safe place for some of the butter, perhaps (7)RAMPART
16 Panel's version- Isaac Newton's not sane (8) WAINSCOT
17 A vessel incorporates safety first- called to stop at sea (5)
18 In the fence, two days in a row (6)
20 Key game, but lousy (6)
22 Venerated Bolshevik under fire, it's said (6)
24 Inscribe picture on church (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Measure of viscosity in bearing (5) POISE
7 He was Godless- in his heart composed (8) PAGANINI
10 Limited choice- has to survive with something artificial (7) PLASTIC
11 Highly revered Miss Moore rejected pet (7) DEMIGOD
12 Fastness of dialect used (7) CITADEL
13 Sort of sausage to keep one happy (7)
14 Letter saying it's used in the timber yard (8,3)CIRCULAR SAW
19 French nobleman forced Tom into crime (7)
21 Endless money poured in the drink- to put it in a poetic form (7)
23 Sensible to keep out such a habit (7)
25 Reduces regulation- so disqualified self (7)
26 Come into building sporting a smile or a frown (8)EMOTICON
27 Girl spurning writer, will run away (5) ELOPE

Down
1 Huge boat for a stunt (8) GIG/ANTIC
2 Won over setter, who is oddly, retired (6) BE(STE)D SeTtEr retired (in BED)
3 A religious practice of producing nectar (10) A/PI/CULTURE
4 The old summoned when powerless (4) [-p]AGED
5 Hard to understand or imagine headless characters (6)ENIGMA
6 Very quick to capture a pawn and pontificate (6)PAPACY
8 Siemens engineered scourge (7) NEMESIS*
9 Run in stockings, cutting tailend off snake (5)ADDER
13 People's protest makes horse jump (10)
15 Safe place for some of the butter, perhaps (7)RAMPART
16 Panel's version- Isaac Newton's not sane (8) WAINSCOT
17 A vessel incorporates safety first- called to stop at sea (5)
18 In the fence, two days in a row (6)PADDLE
20 Key game, but lousy (6)
22 Venerated Bolshevik under fire, it's said (6)
24 Inscribe picture on church (4)ETCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Measure of viscosity in bearing (5) POISE
7 He was Godless- in his heart composed (8) PAGANINI
10 Limited choice- has to survive with something artificial (7) PLASTIC
11 Highly revered Miss Moore rejected pet (7) DEMIGOD
12 Fastness of dialect used (7) CITADEL
13 Sort of sausage to keep one happy (7)ASSUAGE
14 Letter saying it's used in the timber yard (8,3)CIRCULAR SAW
19 French nobleman forced Tom into crime (7)VICOMTE
21 Endless money poured in the drink- to put it in a poetic form (7)SESTINA
23 Sensible to keep out such a habit (7)SOUTANE
25 Reduces regulation- so disqualified self (7)RECUSED
26 Come into building sporting a smile or a frown (8)EMOTICON
27 Girl spurning writer, will run away (5) ELOPE

Down
1 Huge boat for a stunt (8) GIG/ANTIC
2 Won over setter, who is oddly, retired (6) BE(STE)D SeTtEr retired (in BED)
3 A religious practice of producing nectar (10) A/PI/CULTURE
4 The old summoned when powerless (4) [-p]AGED
5 Hard to understand or imagine headless characters (6)ENIGMA
6 Very quick to capture a pawn and pontificate (6)PAPACY
8 Siemens engineered scourge (7) NEMESIS*
9 Run in stockings, cutting tailend off snake (5)ADDER
13 People's protest makes horse jump (10)ARABSPRING
15 Safe place for some of the butter, perhaps (7)RAMPART
16 Panel's version- Isaac Newton's not sane (8) WAINSCOT
17 A vessel incorporates safety first- called to stop at sea (5)AVAST
18 In the fence, two days in a row (6)PADDLE
20 Key game, but lousy (6)CRUMMY
22 Venerated Bolshevik under fire, it's said (6)SACRED
24 Inscribe picture on church (4)ETCH

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Shoot oneself- life gone in case of suicide (6) SELFIE
4 Deadly accommodation? Wasn't that impressive (4,4) FELL FLAT
10 The instrument Gabby plays for money (4,5) BABY GRAND
11 Colourful part of the Baloch regiment (5) OCHRE
12 Some return from Syria- is in utter chaotic state (7) TUNISIA
13 Vehicle carrying man's body (7)
14 Big brains collect information one by one (5)
15 Feature said to be in agreement with the subjects (8)
18 Standard European feature seen on government buildings (8)
20 European Christian order can't be dismissed (5)
23 With Prize tend to enter and make a killing (7)
25 Oil producer makes our stock market break into a song (7)
26 Once a PM heard loud noise (5)
27 Brave to now begin a novel (9)
28 The almighty cares about those buried here (4,4)
29 A direction given verbally to charge (6)

Down
1 Cripple gets two blood groups in theatre (8)
2 Stop sign outside northern state (7)
3 German girl's smart- is taking food (9)
5 Hormone producer will shut growing business, and linger around (9,5)
6 Dolly's out with a former cricket player (5)
7 The French own the road inside port (2,5)
8 Construct- those people will have a choice (6)
9 Owner capable of change, ensuring world peace (7,2,5)
16 Torn ligament initially needs to be pushed in for straightening (9)
17 Fruit supplement in the bush (8)
19 General on battle field, finally on the safe side (7)
21 Some like bananas in an artistic setting (7)
22 It's cold comfort to serve up big ace (3,3)
24 Girl gets 83.3% average (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11195/article6426358.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Shoot oneself- life gone in case of suicide (6) SELFIE
4 Deadly accommodation? Wasn't that impressive (4,4) FELL FLAT
10 The instrument Gabby plays for money (4,5) BABY GRAND
11 Colourful part of the Baloch regiment (5) OCHRE
12 Some return from Syria- is in utter chaotic state (7) TUNISIA
13 Vehicle carrying man's body (7)
14 Big brains collect information one by one (5)
15 Feature said to be in agreement with the subjects (8)
18 Standard European feature seen on government buildings (8)
20 European Christian order can't be dismissed (5)
23 With Prize tend to enter and make a killing (7)
25 Oil producer makes our stock market break into a song (7)
26 Once a PM heard loud noise (5)
27 Brave to now begin a novel (9)
28 The almighty cares about those buried here (4,4) GODS ACRE
29 A direction given verbally to charge (6)

Down
1 Cripple gets two blood groups in theatre (8) SABOTAGE
2 Stop sign outside northern state (7)
3 German girl's smart- is taking food (9)
5 Hormone producer will shut growing business, and linger around (9,5)
6 Dolly's out with a former cricket player (5) LLOYD
7 The French own the road inside port (2,5)
8 Construct- those people will have a choice (6) THEORY
9 Owner capable of change, ensuring world peace (7,2,5)
16 Torn ligament initially needs to be pushed in for straightening (9)
17 Fruit supplement in the bush (8)
19 General on battle field, finally on the safe side (7)
21 Some like bananas in an artistic setting (7)
22 It's cold comfort to serve up big ace (3,3) ICE BAG
24 Girl gets 83.3% average (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Shoot oneself- life gone in case of suicide (6) SELFIE
4 Deadly accommodation? Wasn't that impressive (4,4) FELL FLAT
10 The instrument Gabby plays for money (4,5) BABY GRAND
11 Colourful part of the Baloch regiment (5) OCHRE
12 Some return from Syria- is in utter chaotic state (7) TUNISIA
13 Vehicle carrying man's body (7)CADAVER
14 Big brains collect information one by one (5)
15 Feature said to be in agreement with the subjects (8)
18 Standard European feature seen on government buildings (8)
20 European Christian order can't be dismissed (5)
23 With Prize tend to enter and make a killing (7)
25 Oil producer makes our stock market break into a song (7)
26 Once a PM heard loud noise (5)BLAIR
27 Brave to now begin a novel (9)
28 The almighty cares about those buried here (4,4) GODS ACRE
29 A direction given verbally to charge (6)

Down
1 Cripple gets two blood groups in theatre (8) SABOTAGE
2 Stop sign outside northern state (7)LEBANON
3 German girl's smart- is taking food (9)
5 Hormone producer will shut growing business, and linger around (9,5)ENDOCRINE GLAND
6 Dolly's out with a former cricket player (5) LLOYD
7 The French own the road inside port (2,5)LE HAVRE
8 Construct- those people will have a choice (6) THEORY
9 Owner capable of change, ensuring world peace (7,2,5)
16 Torn ligament initially needs to be pushed in for straightening (9)
17 Fruit supplement in the bush (8)
19 General on battle field, finally on the safe side (7)
21 Some like bananas in an artistic setting (7)
22 It's cold comfort to serve up big ace (3,3) ICE BAG
24 Girl gets 83.3% average (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Shoot oneself- life gone in case of suicide (6) SELFIE
4 Deadly accommodation? Wasn't that impressive (4,4) FELL FLAT
10 The instrument Gabby plays for money (4,5) BABY GRAND
11 Colourful part of the Baloch regiment (5) OCHRE
12 Some return from Syria- is in utter chaotic state (7) TUNISIA
13 Vehicle carrying man's body (7)CADAVER
14 Big brains collect information one by one (5)
15 Feature said to be in agreement with the subjects (8)
18 Standard European feature seen on government buildings (8)FLAGPOLE
20 European Christian order can't be dismissed (5)
23 With Prize tend to enter and make a killing (7) CLEANUP
25 Oil producer makes our stock market break into a song (7)
26 Once a PM heard loud noise (5)BLAIR
27 Brave to now begin a novel (9)
28 The almighty cares about those buried here (4,4) GODS ACRE
29 A direction given verbally to charge (6)

Down
1 Cripple gets two blood groups in theatre (8) SABOTAGE
2 Stop sign outside northern state (7)LEBANON
3 German girl's smart- is taking food (9)
5 Hormone producer will shut growing business, and linger around (9,5)ENDOCRINE GLAND
6 Dolly's out with a former cricket player (5) LLOYD
7 The French own the road inside port (2,5)LE HAVRE
8 Construct- those people will have a choice (6) THEORY
9 Owner capable of change, ensuring world peace (7,2,5) BALANCE OF POWER
16 Torn ligament initially needs to be pushed in for straightening (9)
17 Fruit supplement in the bush (8)
19 General on battle field, finally on the safe side (7) LEEWARD
21 Some like bananas in an artistic setting (7)
22 It's cold comfort to serve up big ace (3,3) ICE BAG
24 Girl gets 83.3% average (5) NORMA

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Shoot oneself- life gone in case of suicide (6) SELFIE
4 Deadly accommodation? Wasn't that impressive (4,4) FELL FLAT
10 The instrument Gabby plays for money (4,5) BABY GRAND
11 Colourful part of the Baloch regiment (5) OCHRE
12 Some return from Syria- is in utter chaotic state (7) TUNISIA
13 Vehicle carrying man's body (7)CADAVER
14 Big brains collect information one by one (5)
15 Feature said to be in agreement with the subjects (8)
18 Standard European feature seen on government buildings (8)FLAGPOLE
20 European Christian order can't be dismissed (5) IRISH
23 With Prize tend to enter and make a killing (7) CLEANUP
25 Oil producer makes our stock market break into a song (7) LINSEED
26 Once a PM heard loud noise (5)BLAIR
27 Brave to now begin a novel (9)
28 The almighty cares about those buried here (4,4) GODS ACRE
29 A direction given verbally to charge (6) ATTACK

Down
1 Cripple gets two blood groups in theatre (8) SABOTAGE
2 Stop sign outside northern state (7)LEBANON
3 German girl's smart- is taking food (9)
5 Hormone producer will shut growing business, and linger around (9,5)ENDOCRINE GLAND
6 Dolly's out with a former cricket player (5) LLOYD
7 The French own the road inside port (2,5)LE HAVRE
8 Construct- those people will have a choice (6) THEORY
9 Owner capable of change, ensuring world peace (7,2,5) BALANCE OF POWER
16 Torn ligament initially needs to be pushed in for straightening (9) ALIGNMENT
17 Fruit supplement in the bush (8)
19 General on battle field, finally on the safe side (7) LEEWARD
21 Some like bananas in an artistic setting (7) IKEBANA
22 It's cold comfort to serve up big ace (3,3) ICE BAG
24 Girl gets 83.3% average (5) NORMA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Shoot oneself- life gone in case of suicide (6) SELFIE
4 Deadly accommodation? Wasn't that impressive (4,4) FELL FLAT
10 The instrument Gabby plays for money (4,5) BABY GRAND
11 Colourful part of the Baloch regiment (5) OCHRE
12 Some return from Syria- is in utter chaotic state (7) TUNISIA
13 Vehicle carrying man's body (7)CADAVER
14 Big brains collect information one by one (5)GENII
15 Feature said to be in agreement with the subjects (8)CHINAMEN
18 Standard European feature seen on government buildings (8)FLAGPOLE
20 European Christian order can't be dismissed (5) IRISH
23 With Prize tend to enter and make a killing (7) CLEANUP
25 Oil producer makes our stock market break into a song (7) LINSEED
26 Once a PM heard loud noise (5)BLAIR
27 Brave to now begin a novel (9)WINNEBAGO
28 The almighty cares about those buried here (4,4) GODS ACRE
29 A direction given verbally to charge (6) ATTACK

Down
1 Cripple gets two blood groups in theatre (8) SABOTAGE
2 Stop sign outside northern state (7)LEBANON
3 German girl's smart- is taking food (9)INGESTING
5 Hormone producer will shut growing business, and linger around (9,5)ENDOCRINE GLAND
6 Dolly's out with a former cricket player (5) LLOYD
7 The French own the road inside port (2,5)LE HAVRE
8 Construct- those people will have a choice (6) THEORY
9 Owner capable of change, ensuring world peace (7,2,5) BALANCE OF POWER
16 Torn ligament initially needs to be pushed in for straightening (9) ALIGNMENT
17 Fruit supplement in the bush (8)SHADDOCK
19 General on battle field, finally on the safe side (7) LEEWARD
21 Some like bananas in an artistic setting (7) IKEBANA
22 It's cold comfort to serve up big ace (3,3) ICE BAG
24 Girl gets 83.3% average (5) NORMA

:clap::clap::clap: Splendid!

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Is with women, who're wildly attractive (7) WINSOME
10 Solvent finds a way in partly through glass (7) PENTANE
11 Perhaps in a roll one finds capital (7) NAIROBI
12 Conservative fellow got into fray when provoked (7) CHEVIED
13 My tribute turned out to be elemental (9) YTTERBIUM
15 It's alright, birds cry over bananas (5)
16 There's little change in this currency (7)
19 In a bid to make love by day's end- something unusual (7)
20 Change sides and fetch fancy jewelry (5)
21 Harry the prince is restless (9)
25 Calling basket a helmet (7)
26 A devil of a writer (7)
28 Average returns around million- is it some kind of diffusion? (7)
29 Keen on a place to sell, mostly cut glass (7)

Down
1 and 23 dn Match scores (6)
2 Oil producing nation (6)
3 Looking out, for missing family symbol (4)
4 House car beneath empty garage (6)
5 Cat food picked up in a small container, for example (8)
6 We invent or get closely linked (10)
7 Like crazy fellow over Iowa state (8)
8 What boy added could be stiff (4,4)
14 Regions are forced to regroup (10)
16 Bombay boy's lost years, may be a case of too many issues (4,4)
17 Punishing when you work a little (8)
18 On reflection, people have to prevent allowing one to show favouritism (8)
22 Embarrassed to do and to edit (6)
23 see 1 dn (6)
24 Move to protect the King (6)
27 Told to recce the islands (4)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
9 Is with women, who're wildly attractive (7)
10 Solvent finds a way in partly through glass (7)
11 Perhaps in a roll one finds capital (7)
12 Conservative fellow got into fray when provoked (7)
13 My tribute turned out to be elemental (9)
15 It's alright, birds cry over bananas (5)
16 There's little change in this currency (7)
19 In a bid to make love by day's end- something unusual (7)
20 Change sides and fetch fancy jewelry (5)
21 Harry the prince is restless (9)
25 Calling basket a helmet (7)
26 A devil of a writer (7)
28 Average returns around million- is it some kind of diffusion? (7) OSMOSIS
29 Keen on a place to sell, mostly cut glass (7)

Down
1 and 23 dn Match scores (6) TWENTY TWENTY
2 Oil producing nation (6)
3 Looking out, for missing family symbol (4)
4 House car beneath empty garage (6) GEMINI
5 Cat food picked up in a small container, for example (8)
6 We invent or get closely linked (10)
7 Like crazy fellow over Iowa state (8)
8 What boy added could be stiff (4,4)
14 Regions are forced to regroup (10) REORGANISE
16 Bombay boy's lost years, may be a case of too many issues (4,4) BABY BOOM
17 Punishing when you work a little (8)
18 On reflection, people have to prevent allowing one to show favouritism (8)
22 Embarrassed to do and to edit (6)
23 see 1 dn (6)
24 Move to protect the King (6)
27 Told to recce the islands (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Is with women, who're wildly attractive (7)
10 Solvent finds a way in partly through glass (7)
11 Perhaps in a roll one finds capital (7)
12 Conservative fellow got into fray when provoked (7)
13 My tribute turned out to be elemental (9)
15 It's alright, birds cry over bananas (5)
16 There's little change in this currency (7)
19 In a bid to make love by day's end- something unusual (7)NOVELTY
20 Change sides and fetch fancy jewelry (5)
21 Harry the prince is restless (9)
25 Calling basket a helmet (7)
26 A devil of a writer (7)DICKENS
28 Average returns around million- is it some kind of diffusion? (7) OSMOSIS
29 Keen on a place to sell, mostly cut glass (7)

Down
1 and 23 dn Match scores (6) TWENTY TWENTY
2 Oil producing nation (6)
3 Looking out, for missing family symbol (4)LOGO
4 House car beneath empty garage (6) GEMINI
5 Cat food picked up in a small container, for example (8)SPECIMEN
6 We invent or get closely linked (10)INTERWOVEN
7 Like crazy fellow over Iowa state (8)
8 What boy added could be stiff (4,4)
14 Regions are forced to regroup (10) REORGANISE
16 Bombay boy's lost years, may be a case of too many issues (4,4) BABY BOOM
17 Punishing when you work a little (8)
18 On reflection, people have to prevent allowing one to show favouritism (8)
22 Embarrassed to do and to edit (6)
23 see 1 dn (6)
24 Move to protect the King (6)
27 Told to recce the islands (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Is with women, who're wildly attractive (7)
10 Solvent finds a way in partly through glass (7)
11 Perhaps in a roll one finds capital (7)
12 Conservative fellow got into fray when provoked (7)
13 My tribute turned out to be elemental (9) YYTERBIUM
15 It's alright, birds cry over bananas (5)
16 There's little change in this currency (7)
19 In a bid to make love by day's end- something unusual (7)NOVELTY
20 Change sides and fetch fancy jewelry (5)
21 Harry the prince is restless (9) PHRENETIC
25 Calling basket a helmet (7)
26 A devil of a writer (7)DICKENS
28 Average returns around million- is it some kind of diffusion? (7) OSMOSIS
29 Keen on a place to sell, mostly cut glass (7) CRYSTAL

Down
1 and 23 dn Match scores (6) TWENTY TWENTY
2 Oil producing nation (6) ANOINT
3 Looking out, for missing family symbol (4)LOGO
4 House car beneath empty garage (6) GEMINI
5 Cat food picked up in a small container, for example (8)SPECIMEN
6 We invent or get closely linked (10)INTERWOVEN
7 Like crazy fellow over Iowa state (8)
8 What boy added could be stiff (4,4) DEAD BODY
14 Regions are forced to regroup (10) REORGANISE
16 Bombay boy's lost years, may be a case of too many issues (4,4) BABY BOOM
17 Punishing when you work a little (8)
18 On reflection, people have to prevent allowing one to show favouritism (8)
22 Embarrassed to do and to edit (6)
23 see 1 dn (6)
24 Move to protect the King (6)
27 Told to recce the islands (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Is with women, who're wildly attractive (7)WINSOME
10 Solvent finds a way in partly through glass (7)PENTANE
11 Perhaps in a roll one finds capital (7)NAIROBI
12 Conservative fellow got into fray when provoked (7)CHEVIED
13 My tribute turned out to be elemental (9) YYTERBIUM
15 It's alright, birds cry over bananas (5)WACKO
16 There's little change in this currency (7)BITCOIN
19 In a bid to make love by day's end- something unusual (7)NOVELTY
20 Change sides and fetch fancy jewelry (5)BLING
21 Harry the prince is restless (9) PHRENETIC
25 Calling basket a helmet (7)BASINET
26 A devil of a writer (7)DICKENS
28 Average returns around million- is it some kind of diffusion? (7) OSMOSIS
29 Keen on a place to sell, mostly cut glass (7) CRYSTAL

Down
1 and 23 dn Match scores (6) TWENTY TWENTY
2 Oil producing nation (6) ANOINT
3 Looking out, for missing family symbol (4)LOGO
4 House car beneath empty garage (6) GEMINI
5 Cat food picked up in a small container, for example (8)SPECIMEN
6 We invent or get closely linked (10)INTERWOVEN
7 Like crazy fellow over Iowa state (8)MANIACAL
8 What boy added could be stiff (4,4) DEAD BODY
14 Regions are forced to regroup (10) REORGANISE
16 Bombay boy's lost years, may be a case of too many issues (4,4) BABY BOOM
17 Punishing when you work a little (8)TOILSOME
18 On reflection, people have to prevent allowing one to show favouritism (8)NEPOTISM
22 Embarrassed to do and to edit (6)REDACT
23 see 1 dn (6)
24 Move to protect the King (6)CASTLE
27 Told to recce the islands (4)CAYS

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

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Useless plant placed back in jade ewer (4)
9 Smitten by balls thrown in wrong order (6,4)
10 Puzzle: UK and US return and capture Dominican Republic (6)
11 Pate tray sent around at Bostonian event (3,5)
12 Left editor on a London road (8)
14 Japanese martial art where top child got nothing (6)
16 Chap to desire endlessly (4)
17 Even persons without a vehicle may have this type of tyre (5)
18 Boast about British newspaper (4)
19 So, Mike agitated for circumpolar people? (6)
21 Entire satellite view shows only around half of it, surprisingly (4,4)
23 Sort each type of pirate accessory (3-5)
26 Yarn made from useless mouse whiskers (6)
27 Claim Akbar constructed a police car (5,5)
28 Daily, setter gets out of rocker, for example (4)

Down
1 What Sherlock Holmes makes to reduce his tax liability? (10)
2 Advise lawyer (8)
3 Illogical that sailor speaks Urdu rather decently at first (6)
4 Tows back a mugger (4)
5 18 or 21, maybe, when you start to drive or drink (5,3)
6 Hairstyle of some Indians (6)
7 Ten pushed out knight from tent and got a message (4)
13 Midget found in forward war-field (5)
15 Satanic and continues to be so even after criminal leaves (10) DRACONICAL
17 What the theatre clocks do at matinee, perhaps? (8) SHOWTIME
18 What you might expect from a proctologist is an unrealisable payment in America (3,5) BUM CHECK
20 Shrimp actually concealed the effect of collision (6) IMPACT
22 Monks consume first meal in Scottish festival (6) LAMMAS
24 Scared? Shout out and scream! (4)
25 Musical instrument found at African cape (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11275/article6722570.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 Useless plant placed back in jade ewer (4)
9 Smitten by balls thrown in wrong order (6,4) BOWLED OVER
10 Puzzle: UK and US return and capture Dominican Republic (6)
11 Pate tray sent around at Bostonian event (3,5)
12 Left editor on a London road (8)
14 Japanese martial art where top child got nothing (6)
16 Chap to desire endlessly (4)
17 Even persons without a vehicle may have this type of tyre (5)
18 Boast about British newspaper (4)
19 So, Mike agitated for circumpolar people? (6) ESKIMO
21 Entire satellite view shows only around half of it, surprisingly (4,4)
23 Sort each type of pirate accessory (3-5) EYE PATCH
26 Yarn made from useless mouse whiskers (6)
27 Claim Akbar constructed a police car (5,5)
28 Daily, setter gets out of rocker, for example (4)

Down
1 What Sherlock Holmes makes to reduce his tax liability? (10) DEDUCTIONS
2 Advise lawyer (8)
3 Illogical that sailor speaks Urdu rather decently at first (6)
4 Tows back a mugger (4)
5 18 or 21, maybe, when you start to drive or drink (5,3) LEGAL AGE
6 Hairstyle of some Indians (6)
7 Ten pushed out knight from tent and got a message (4)
13 Midget found in forward war-field (5)
15 Satanic and continues to be so even after criminal leaves (10) DRACONICAL
17 What the theatre clocks do at matinee, perhaps? (8) SHOWTIME
18 What you might expect from a proctologist is an unrealisable payment in America (3,5) BUM CHECK
20 Shrimp actually concealed the effect of collision (6) IMPACT
22 Monks consume first meal in Scottish festival (6) LAMMAS
24 Scared? Shout out and scream! (4)
25 Musical instrument found at African cape (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Useless plant placed back in jade ewer (4)
9 Smitten by balls thrown in wrong order (6,4) BOWLED OVER
10 Puzzle: UK and US return and capture Dominican Republic (6)
11 Pate tray sent around at Bostonian event (3,5)TEA PARTY
12 Left editor on a London road (8)
14 Japanese martial art where top child got nothing (6)
16 Chap to desire endlessly (4)
17 Even persons without a vehicle may have this type of tyre (5)
18 Boast about British newspaper (4)BRAG
19 So, Mike agitated for circumpolar people? (6) ESKIMO
21 Entire satellite view shows only around half of it, surprisingly (4,4)
23 Sort each type of pirate accessory (3-5) EYE PATCH
26 Yarn made from useless mouse whiskers (6)
27 Claim Akbar constructed a police car (5,5)BLACK MARIA
28 Daily, setter gets out of rocker, for example (4)

Down
1 What Sherlock Holmes makes to reduce his tax liability? (10) DEDUCTIONS
2 Advise lawyer (8)
3 Illogical that sailor speaks Urdu rather decently at first (6)
4 Tows back a mugger (4)
5 18 or 21, maybe, when you start to drive or drink (5,3) LEGAL AGE
6 Hairstyle of some Indians (6)
7 Ten pushed out knight from tent and got a message (4)TEXT
13 Midget found in forward war-field (5)
15 Satanic and continues to be so even after criminal leaves (10) DRACONICAL
17 What the theatre clocks do at matinee, perhaps? (8) SHOWTIME
18 What you might expect from a proctologist is an unrealisable payment in America (3,5) BUM CHECK
20 Shrimp actually concealed the effect of collision (6) IMPACT
22 Monks consume first meal in Scottish festival (6) LAMMAS
24 Scared? Shout out and scream! (4)YELL
25 Musical instrument found at African cape (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Useless plant placed back in jade ewer (4) WEED
9 Smitten by balls thrown in wrong order (6,4) BOWLED OVER
10 Puzzle: UK and US return and capture Dominican Republic (6) SUDOKU
11 Pate tray sent around at Bostonian event (3,5)TEA PARTY
12 Left editor on a London road (8) STRANDED
14 Japanese martial art where top child got nothing (6) AIKIDO
16 Chap to desire endlessly (4)
17 Even persons without a vehicle may have this type of tyre (5)
18 Boast about British newspaper (4)BRAG
19 So, Mike agitated for circumpolar people? (6) ESKIMO
21 Entire satellite view shows only around half of it, surprisingly (4,4)
23 Sort each type of pirate accessory (3-5) EYE PATCH
26 Yarn made from useless mouse whiskers (6)
27 Claim Akbar constructed a police car (5,5)BLACK MARIA
28 Daily, setter gets out of rocker, for example (4)

Down
1 What Sherlock Holmes makes to reduce his tax liability? (10) DEDUCTIONS
2 Advise lawyer (8) ADVOCATE
3 Illogical that sailor speaks Urdu rather decently at first (6)
4 Tows back a mugger (4)
5 18 or 21, maybe, when you start to drive or drink (5,3) LEGAL AGE
6 Hairstyle of some Indians (6)
7 Ten pushed out knight from tent and got a message (4)TEXT
13 Midget found in forward war-field (5)
15 Satanic and continues to be so even after criminal leaves (10) DRACONICAL
17 What the theatre clocks do at matinee, perhaps? (8) SHOWTIME
18 What you might expect from a proctologist is an unrealisable payment in America (3,5) BUM CHECK
20 Shrimp actually concealed the effect of collision (6) IMPACT
22 Monks consume first meal in Scottish festival (6) LAMMAS
24 Scared? Shout out and scream! (4)YELL
25 Musical instrument found at African cape (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Useless plant placed back in jade ewer (4) WEED
9 Smitten by balls thrown in wrong order (6,4) BOWLED OVER
10 Puzzle: UK and US return and capture Dominican Republic (6) SUDOKU
11 Pate tray sent around at Bostonian event (3,5)TEA PARTY
12 Left editor on a London road (8) STRANDED
14 Japanese martial art where top child got nothing (6) AIKIDO
16 Chap to desire endlessly (4)COVE
17 Even persons without a vehicle may have this type of tyre (5)SPARE
18 Boast about British newspaper (4)BRAG
19 So, Mike agitated for circumpolar people? (6) ESKIMO
21 Entire satellite view shows only around half of it, surprisingly (4,4)FULL MOON
23 Sort each type of pirate accessory (3-5) EYE PATCH
26 Yarn made from useless mouse whiskers (6)MOHAIR
27 Claim Akbar constructed a police car (5,5)BLACK MARIA
28 Daily, setter gets out of rocker, for example (4)CHAR

Down
1 What Sherlock Holmes makes to reduce his tax liability? (10) DEDUCTIONS
2 Advise lawyer (8) ADVOCATE
3 Illogical that sailor speaks Urdu rather decently at first (6)ABSURD
4 Tows back a mugger (4)SWOT
5 18 or 21, maybe, when you start to drive or drink (5,3) LEGAL AGE
6 Hairstyle of some Indians (6)MOHAWK
7 Ten pushed out knight from tent and got a message (4)TEXT
13 Midget found in forward war-field (5)DWARF
15 Satanic and continues to be so even after criminal leaves (10) DIABOLICAL
17 What the theatre clocks do at matinee, perhaps? (8) SHOWTIME
18 What you might expect from a proctologist is an unrealisable payment in America (3,5) BUM CHECK
20 Shrimp actually concealed the effect of collision (6) IMPACT
22 Monks consume first meal in Scottish festival (6) LAMMAS
24 Scared? Shout out and scream! (4)YELL
25 Musical instrument found at African cape (4)HORN

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

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Master of meditation's funny bear (4)
9 West Indian dance in place for the un-baptized (5)
10 Fiends have one representative “Bob” (4)
11 Admits confused Yeltsin after Yankee went away (4,2)
12 Stuart is trying hiding brilliance of a painter, for example (8)
13 Questioners ask endlessly before first section starts (8)
15 Period before Easter's advanced (2,4)
17 Fish Tintin's friend consumed on wharf (7)
19 The French have the first right in this port (2,5)
22 South Indian gave money to mum (6)
24 Mark around a premier tech institute with a sword (8)
26 Zebu doll runs around cow (8)
28 Hear! Trainee setter has a gun (6)
30 Promises “Five-Zero” to two Bridge players (4)
31 First schedule for a finalist who has lost a fin (1-4)
32 One bird, to begin with, is a bird (4)

Down
1 Funny story: Take a particular card and cut off its end (4)
2 Female is certain: “Dead and disintegrated” (8)
3 Electronic intelligence inputs obtained from scrambled teleprinters after R. Peter left (6)
4 Setter goes back with fish (yellow at first) to diplomatic office (7)
5 Tie roots around a creature (8)
6 Showy material made from can with Selenium corner (6)
7 Fight with a strut (4)
14 INA worked under United Nations school of medicine (5)
16 She might have a ruined manor (5)
18 Selina Kyle had chap chasing pair behind accountant (8)
20 Broke maid's hip halfway between bow and stern of a vessel (8)
21 Put sulphur into a type of acid for a hermit (7)
23 Jump line on street and sign up (6)
25 23 mad coves (6)
27 State “Working over” (4)
29 Alien captures team at the egress (4)



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

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Master of meditation's funny bear (4)
9 West Indian dance in place for the un-baptized (5)
10 Fiends have one representative “Bob” (4)
11 Admits confused Yeltsin after Yankee went away (4,2)
12 Stuart is trying hiding brilliance of a painter, for example (8)
13 Questioners ask endlessly before first section starts (8)
15 Period before Easter's advanced (2,4)
17 Fish Tintin's friend consumed on wharf (7)
19 The French have the first right in this port (2,5)
22 South Indian gave money to mum (6)
24 Mark around a premier tech institute with a sword (8)
26 Zebu doll runs around cow (8)
28 Hear! Trainee setter has a gun (6)
30 Promises “Five-Zero” to two Bridge players (4)
31 First schedule for a finalist who has lost a fin (1-4)
32 One bird, to begin with, is a bird (4)

Down
1 Funny story: Take a particular card and cut off its end (4)
2 Female is certain: “Dead and disintegrated” (8)
3 Electronic intelligence inputs obtained from scrambled teleprinters after R. Peter left (6)
4 Setter goes back with fish (yellow at first) to diplomatic office (7)
5 Tie roots around a creature (8)
6 Showy material made from can with Selenium corner (6) TINSEL
7 Fight with a strut (4)
14 INA worked under United Nations school of medicine (5) UNANI
16 She might have a ruined manor (5) NORMA
18 Selina Kyle had chap chasing pair behind accountant (8) CATWOMAN
20 Broke maid's hip halfway between bow and stern of a vessel (8)
21 Put sulphur into a type of acid for a hermit (7)
23 Jump line on street and sign up (6)
25 23 mad coves (6)
27 State “Working over” (4)
29 Alien captures team at the egress (4) EXIT

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Master of meditation's funny bear (4)
9 West Indian dance in place for the un-baptized (5)
10 Fiends have one representative “Bob” (4)
11 Admits confused Yeltsin after Yankee went away (4,2) LETS IN
12 Stuart is trying hiding brilliance of a painter, for example (8)
13 Questioners ask endlessly before first section starts (8)
15 Period before Easter's advanced (2,4) IS LENT
17 Fish Tintin's friend consumed on wharf (7)
19 The French have the first right in this port (2,5)
22 South Indian gave money to mum (6) SILENT
24 Mark around a premier tech institute with a sword (8)
26 Zebu doll runs around cow (8)
28 Hear! Trainee setter has a gun (6) LISTEN
30 Promises “Five-Zero” to two Bridge players (4)
31 First schedule for a finalist who has lost a fin (1-4)
32 One bird, to begin with, is a bird (4)

Down
1 Funny story: Take a particular card and cut off its end (4)
2 Female is certain: “Dead and disintegrated” (8)
3 Electronic intelligence inputs obtained from scrambled teleprinters after R. Peter left (6) ELINTS
4 Setter goes back with fish (yellow at first) to diplomatic office (7)
5 Tie roots around a creature (8)
6 Showy material made from can with Selenium corner (6) TINSEL
7 Fight with a strut (4)
14 INA worked under United Nations school of medicine (5) UNANI
16 She might have a ruined manor (5) NORMA
18 Selina Kyle had chap chasing pair behind accountant (8) CATWOMAN
20 Broke maid's hip halfway between bow and stern of a vessel (8)
21 Put sulphur into a type of acid for a hermit (7)
23 Jump line on street and sign up (6)
25 23 mad coves (6)
27 State “Working over” (4)
29 Alien captures team at the egress (4) EXIT

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 Master of meditation's funny bear (4)
9 West Indian dance in place for the un-baptized (5) LIMBO
10 Fiends have one representative “Bob” (4)
11 Admits confused Yeltsin after Yankee went away (4,2) LETS IN
12 Stuart is trying hiding brilliance of a painter, for example (8)
13 Questioners ask endlessly before first section starts (8)
15 Period before Easter's advanced (2,4) IS LENT
17 Fish Tintin's friend consumed on wharf (7) HADDOCK
19 The French have the first right in this port (2,5) LE HAVRE
22 South Indian gave money to mum (6) SILENT
24 Mark around a premier tech institute with a sword (8)
26 Zebu doll runs around cow (8)
28 Hear! Trainee setter has a gun (6) LISTEN
30 Promises “Five-Zero” to two Bridge players (4) VOWS
31 First schedule for a finalist who has lost a fin (1-4) A LIST
32 One bird, to begin with, is a bird (4)

Down
1 Funny story: Take a particular card and cut off its end (4)
2 Female is certain: “Dead and disintegrated” (8)
3 Electronic intelligence inputs obtained from scrambled teleprinters after R. Peter left (6) ELINTS
4 Setter goes back with fish (yellow at first) to diplomatic office (7)
5 Tie roots around a creature (8)
6 Showy material made from can with Selenium corner (6) TINSEL
7 Fight with a strut (4)
14 INA worked under United Nations school of medicine (5) UNANI
16 She might have a ruined manor (5) NORMA
18 Selina Kyle had chap chasing pair behind accountant (8) CATWOMAN
20 Broke maid's hip halfway between bow and stern of a vessel (8)
21 Put sulphur into a type of acid for a hermit (7)
23 Jump line on street and sign up (6)
25 23 mad coves (6)
27 State “Working over” (4)
29 Alien captures team at the egress (4) EXIT

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Master of meditation's funny bear (4)
9 West Indian dance in place for the un-baptized (5) LIMBO
10 Fiends have one representative “Bob” (4)
11 Admits confused Yeltsin after Yankee went away (4,2) LETS IN
12 Stuart is trying hiding brilliance of a painter, for example (8)
13 Questioners ask endlessly before first section starts (8) QUERISTS
15 Period before Easter's advanced (2,4) IS LENT
17 Fish Tintin's friend consumed on wharf (7) HADDOCK
19 The French have the first right in this port (2,5) LE HAVRE
22 South Indian gave money to mum (6) SILENT
24 Mark around a premier tech institute with a sword (8) SCIMITAR
26 Zebu doll runs around cow (8)
28 Hear! Trainee setter has a gun (6) LISTEN
30 Promises “Five-Zero” to two Bridge players (4) VOWS
31 First schedule for a finalist who has lost a fin (1-4) A LIST
32 One bird, to begin with, is a bird (4)

Down
1 Funny story: Take a particular card and cut off its end (4)
2 Female is certain: “Dead and disintegrated” (8) FISSURED
3 Electronic intelligence inputs obtained from scrambled teleprinters after R. Peter left (6) ELINTS
4 Setter goes back with fish (yellow at first) to diplomatic office (7) EMBASSY
5 Tie roots around a creature (8)
6 Showy material made from can with Selenium corner (6) TINSEL
7 Fight with a strut (4)
14 INA worked under United Nations school of medicine (5) UNANI
16 She might have a ruined manor (5) NORMA
18 Selina Kyle had chap chasing pair behind accountant (8) CATWOMAN
20 Broke maid's hip halfway between bow and stern of a vessel (8)
21 Put sulphur into a type of acid for a hermit (7) ASCETIC
23 Jump line on street and sign up (6)
25 23 mad coves (6)
27 State “Working over” (4)
29 Alien captures team at the egress (4) EXIT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Master of meditation's funny bear (4)
9 West Indian dance in place for the un-baptized (5) LIMBO
10 Fiends have one representative “Bob” (4)
11 Admits confused Yeltsin after Yankee went away (4,2) LETS IN
12 Stuart is trying hiding brilliance of a painter, for example (8)ARTISTRY
13 Questioners ask endlessly before first section starts (8) QUERISTS
15 Period before Easter's advanced (2,4) IS LENT
17 Fish Tintin's friend consumed on wharf (7) HADDOCK
19 The French have the first right in this port (2,5) LE HAVRE
22 South Indian gave money to mum (6) SILENT
24 Mark around a premier tech institute with a sword (8) SCIMITAR
26 Zebu doll runs around cow (8)
28 Hear! Trainee setter has a gun (6) LISTEN
30 Promises “Five-Zero” to two Bridge players (4) VOWS
31 First schedule for a finalist who has lost a fin (1-4) A LIST
32 One bird, to begin with, is a bird (4)IBIS

Down
1 Funny story: Take a particular card and cut off its end (4)JOKE
2 Female is certain: “Dead and disintegrated” (8) FISSURED
3 Electronic intelligence inputs obtained from scrambled teleprinters after R. Peter left (6) ELINTS
4 Setter goes back with fish (yellow at first) to diplomatic office (7) EMBASSY
5 Tie roots around a creature (8)TORTOISE
6 Showy material made from can with Selenium corner (6) TINSEL
7 Fight with a strut (4)
14 INA worked under United Nations school of medicine (5) UNANI
16 She might have a ruined manor (5) NORMA
18 Selina Kyle had chap chasing pair behind accountant (8) CATWOMAN
20 Broke maid's hip halfway between bow and stern of a vessel (8)
21 Put sulphur into a type of acid for a hermit (7) ASCETIC
23 Jump line on street and sign up (6)
25 23 mad coves (6)INLETS
27 State “Working over” (4)
29 Alien captures team at the egress (4) EXIT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Master of meditation's funny bear (4)YOGI
9 West Indian dance in place for the un-baptized (5) LIMBO
10 Fiends have one representative “Bob” (4)IMPS
11 Admits confused Yeltsin after Yankee went away (4,2) LETS IN
12 Stuart is trying hiding brilliance of a painter, for example (8)ARTISTRY
13 Questioners ask endlessly before first section starts (8) QUERISTS
15 Period before Easter's advanced (2,4) IS LENT
17 Fish Tintin's friend consumed on wharf (7) HADDOCK
19 The French have the first right in this port (2,5) LE HAVRE
22 South Indian gave money to mum (6) SILENT
24 Mark around a premier tech institute with a sword (8) SCIMITAR
26 Zebu doll runs around cow (8)BULLDOZE
28 Hear! Trainee setter has a gun (6) LISTEN
30 Promises “Five-Zero” to two Bridge players (4) VOWS
31 First schedule for a finalist who has lost a fin (1-4) A LIST
32 One bird, to begin with, is a bird (4)IBIS

Down
1 Funny story: Take a particular card and cut off its end (4)JOKE
2 Female is certain: “Dead and disintegrated” (8) FISSURED
3 Electronic intelligence inputs obtained from scrambled teleprinters after R. Peter left (6) ELINTS
4 Setter goes back with fish (yellow at first) to diplomatic office (7) EMBASSY
5 Tie roots around a creature (8)TORTOISE
6 Showy material made from can with Selenium corner (6) TINSEL
7 Fight with a strut (4)SPAR
14 INA worked under United Nations school of medicine (5) UNANI
16 She might have a ruined manor (5) NORMA
18 Selina Kyle had chap chasing pair behind accountant (8) CATWOMAN
20 Broke maid's hip halfway between bow and stern of a vessel (8)AMIDSHIP
21 Put sulphur into a type of acid for a hermit (7) ASCETIC
23 Jump line on street and sign up (6)ENLIST
25 23 mad coves (6)INLETS
27 State “Working over” (4)UPON
29 Alien captures team at the egress (4) EXIT

:clap::clap::clap: Delightful puzzle! Awesome pangram with 11A*=15A*=22A*=28A*=3D*=6D*=23D*=25D*

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Travelling salesmen problem (8)
5 Like lime tart? (6)
9 Drag mace over bridge, say (4,4)
10 Complicated, unfinished button on teletypewriter (6)
12 Former tennis star, always on time for starters (5)
13 Bird, fantastic at the start of championship game (9)
14 Periodic osmosis saves plant (6)
16 Hard wind sliced Mohawk for one (7) HAIRCUT
19 Timeless rental agreement essentially ripped apart (7) ETERNAL
21 Assassin to strike British isle (6) HITMAN
23 Boring story describing odd settee on ship (9) TASTELESS
25 Flower petal I lackadaisically held (5) LILAC
26 Eskimos freeze soldiers (6)
27 Traveller’s data processing device primarily made for power (8)
28 Finally dispatching garbage to cave (6)
29 Accidentally close to fortune (2,6)

Down
1 Pawn seal opener (6)
2 Sullen chief operator let out cipher used for communication (5,4)
3 Nobleman beheaded in a period of darkness (5)
4 Snacks from Assam in pieces, therefore returned inside (7)
6 Fraud busted, cast into Tihar at last (3,6)
7 Same day appeal turned over to begin with (5)
8 Tyre coil damaged by mineral (8)
11 Work on a hard fish (4)
15 Mixture of team? (9)
17 The French interrupting plot by a new imposter (9)
18 Agitated eye with object (8)
20 Bulb list (4)
21 That man’s conservative record (7)
22 Collect bill with auditor’s team (6)
24 One scribbling notes (5)
25 Extremely lazy method originally used to measure alkaline level of fluid (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11357/article7053247.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Travelling salesmen problem (8)
5 Like lime tart? (6)
9 Drag mace over bridge, say (4,4)CARD GAME
10 Complicated, unfinished button on teletypewriter (6)
12 Former tennis star, always on time for starters (5)
13 Bird, fantastic at the start of championship game (9)
14 Periodic osmosis saves plant (6)
16 Hard wind sliced Mohawk for one (7) HAIRCUT
19 Timeless rental agreement essentially ripped apart (7) ETERNAL
21 Assassin to strike British isle (6) HITMAN
23 Boring story describing odd settee on ship (9) TASTELESS
25 Flower petal I lackadaisically held (5) LILAC
26 Eskimos freeze soldiers (6)
27 Traveller’s data processing device primarily made for power (8)
28 Finally dispatching garbage to cave (6)
29 Accidentally close to fortune (2,6)BY CHANCE

Down
1 Pawn seal opener (6)
2 Sullen chief operator let out cipher used for communication (5,4)
3 Nobleman beheaded in a period of darkness (5)NIGHT
4 Snacks from Assam in pieces, therefore returned inside (7)
6 Fraud busted, cast into Tihar at last (3,6)
7 Same day appeal turned over to begin with (5)
8 Tyre coil damaged by mineral (8)
11 Work on a hard fish (4)
15 Mixture of team? (9)
17 The French interrupting plot by a new imposter (9)CHARLATAN
18 Agitated eye with object (8)
20 Bulb list (4)
21 That man’s conservative record (7)HISTORY
22 Collect bill with auditor’s team (6)
24 One scribbling notes (5)
25 Extremely lazy method originally used to measure alkaline level of fluid (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Travelling salesmen problem (8)
5 Like lime tart? (6)
9 Drag mace over bridge, say (4,4) CARD GAME
10 Complicated, unfinished button on teletypewriter (6)
12 Former tennis star, always on time for starters (5) EVERT
13 Bird, fantastic at the start of championship game (9)
14 Periodic osmosis saves plant (6)
16 Hard wind sliced Mohawk for one (7) HAIRCUT
19 Timeless rental agreement essentially ripped apart (7) ETERNAL
21 Assassin to strike British isle (6) HITMAN
23 Boring story describing odd settee on ship (9) TASTELESS
25 Flower petal I lackadaisically held (5) LILAC
26 Eskimos freeze soldiers (6)
27 Traveller’s data processing device primarily made for power (8)
28 Finally dispatching garbage to cave (6)
29 Accidentally close to fortune (2,6)

Down
1 Pawn seal opener (6)
2 Sullen chief operator let out cipher used for communication (5,4) MORSE CODE
3 Nobleman beheaded in a period of darkness (5) NIGHT
4 Snacks from Assam in pieces, therefore returned inside (7) SAMOSAS
6 Fraud busted, cast into Tihar at last (3,6)
7 Same day appeal turned over to begin with (5)
8 Tyre coil damaged by mineral (8)
11 Work on a hard fish (4)
15 Mixture of team? (9)
17 The French interrupting plot by a new imposter (9)
18 Agitated eye with object (8) SEETHING
20 Bulb list (4)
21 That man’s conservative record (7)
22 Collect bill with auditor’s team (6)
24 One scribbling notes (5) STENO
25 Extremely lazy method originally used to measure alkaline level of fluid (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Travelling salesmen problem (8) LAMENESS
5 Like lime tart? (6) ACIDIC
9 Drag mace over bridge, say (4,4) CARD GAME
10 Complicated, unfinished button on teletypewriter (6)
12 Former tennis star, always on time for starters (5) EVERT
13 Bird, fantastic at the start of championship game (9)
14 Periodic osmosis saves plant (6)
16 Hard wind sliced Mohawk for one (7) HAIRCUT
19 Timeless rental agreement essentially ripped apart (7) ETERNAL
21 Assassin to strike British isle (6) HITMAN
23 Boring story describing odd settee on ship (9) TASTELESS
25 Flower petal I lackadaisically held (5) LILAC
26 Eskimos freeze soldiers (6)
27 Traveller’s data processing device primarily made for power (8)
28 Finally dispatching garbage to cave (6)
29 Accidentally close to fortune (2,6) BY CHANCE

Down
1 Pawn seal opener (6) LACKEY
2 Sullen chief operator let out cipher used for communication (5,4) MORSE CODE
3 Nobleman beheaded in a period of darkness (5) NIGHT
4 Snacks from Assam in pieces, therefore returned inside (7) SAMOSAS
6 Fraud busted, cast into Tihar at last (3,6) CON ARTIST
7 Same day appeal turned over to begin with (5) DITTO[B]
8 Tyre coil damaged by mineral (8)
11 Work on a hard fish (4)
15 Mixture of team? (9)
17 The French interrupting plot by a new imposter (9)
18 Agitated eye with object (8) SEETHING
20 Bulb list (4)
21 That man’s conservative record (7) HISTORY
22 Collect bill with auditor’s team (6)
24 One scribbling notes (5) STENO
25 Extremely lazy method originally used to measure alkaline level of fluid (5) [B]LYMPH

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Travelling salesmen problem (8) LAMENESS
5 Like lime tart? (6) ACIDIC
9 Drag mace over bridge, say (4,4) CARD GAME
10 Complicated, unfinished button on teletypewriter (6) KNOTTY
12 Former tennis star, always on time for starters (5) EVERT
13 Bird, fantastic at the start of championship game (9) SUPERBOWL
14 Periodic osmosis saves plant (6) COSMOS
16 Hard wind sliced Mohawk for one (7) HAIRCUT
19 Timeless rental agreement essentially ripped apart (7) ETERNAL
21 Assassin to strike British isle (6) HITMAN
23 Boring story describing odd settee on ship (9) TASTELESS
25 Flower petal I lackadaisically held (5) LILAC
26 Eskimos freeze soldiers (6) ICEMEN
27 Traveller’s data processing device primarily made for power (8) COMMUTER
28 Finally dispatching garbage to cave (6) GROTTO
29 Accidentally close to fortune (2,6) BY CHANCE

Down
1 Pawn seal opener (6) LACKEY
2 Sullen chief operator let out cipher used for communication (5,4) MORSE CODE
3 Nobleman beheaded in a period of darkness (5) NIGHT
4 Snacks from Assam in pieces, therefore returned inside (7) SAMOSAS
6 Fraud busted, cast into Tihar at last (3,6) CON ARTIST
7 Same day appeal turned over to begin with (5) DITTO
8 Tyre coil damaged by mineral (8) CRYOLITE
11 Work on a hard fish (4) OPAH
15 Mixture of team? (9) MINCEMEAT
17 The French interrupting plot by a new imposter (9) CHARLATAN
18 Agitated eye with object (8) SEETHING
20 Bulb list (4) LEEK
21 That man’s conservative record (7) HISTORY
22 Collect bill with auditor’s team (6) ACCRUE
24 One scribbling notes (5) STENO
25 Extremely lazy method originally used to measure alkaline level of fluid (5) LYMPH

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Samosas day!!!:-D

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Recalled interior of cast iron strongbox (4) SAFE
3 They’ll raise the issue at breakfast, perhaps (10) HIGHCHAIRS
10 A bracket holding right light source (3,4) ARC LAMP
11 Madman in a cult, deranged (7) LUNATIC
12 Act firmly to gain momentum (3,4,4,4) PUT ONES FOOT DOWN
13 Cleanser put off squire (9)
15 Former PM, last in Office, by study (4)
17 Cliff’s Academy Award: no disc involved (4)
18 Church altar desecrated by an impostor (9)
21 US artist capturing original outpost, depicted as part of a political campaign? (7-4,4)
23 Most conceited adult wearing singlet outside (7)
24 Spotted entertaining male, bachelor, in unlicensed joint (7)
25 Helps left, concludes a deal (5,1,4)
26 Fish in jar with no lid (4)

Down
1 Impressed by eastern flight (8)
2 Newspaper carrying excellent feature (5)
4 One motorway, outdated, brings you to a standstill (7)
5 Last offer (4,3)
6 Chasseur admitting odd tips help to locate game (4,3,7)
7 Turn inwards in car during Manx race (9)
8 Back runner-up? (6)
9 Film studio unsettled Warren Beatty initially, then Rex et al? (6,8)
14 Course artist announced for planner (9)
16 Way in for transport (8)
18 Teach incorrectly about male cat (7)
19 Smith supporter losing capital? (7)
20 Spin altered views before ending of poll (6)
22 Part of home game, last in series (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2839/article7164733.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Recalled interior of cast iron strongbox (4) SAFE
3 They’ll raise the issue at breakfast, perhaps (10) HIGHCHAIRS
10 A bracket holding right light source (3,4) ARC LAMP
11 Madman in a cult, deranged (7) LUNATIC
12 Act firmly to gain momentum (3,4,4,4) PUT ONES FOOT DOWN
13 Cleanser put off squire (9)
15 Former PM, last in Office, by study (4)
17 Cliff’s Academy Award: no disc involved (4)
18 Church altar desecrated by an impostor (9)CHARLATAN
21 US artist capturing original outpost, depicted as part of a political campaign? (7-4,4)
23 Most conceited adult wearing singlet outside (7)
24 Spotted entertaining male, bachelor, in unlicensed joint (7)
25 Helps left, concludes a deal (5,1,4)
26 Fish in jar with no lid (4)

Down
1 Impressed by eastern flight (8)
2 Newspaper carrying excellent feature (5)FACET
4 One motorway, outdated, brings you to a standstill (7)IMPASSE
5 Last offer (4,3)
6 Chasseur admitting odd tips help to locate game (4,3,7)
7 Turn inwards in car during Manx race (9)
8 Back runner-up? (6)SECOND
9 Film studio unsettled Warren Beatty initially, then Rex et al? (6,8)
14 Course artist announced for planner (9)
16 Way in for transport (8)
18 Teach incorrectly about male cat (7)CHEETAH
19 Smith supporter losing capital? (7)
20 Spin altered views before ending of poll (6)
22 Part of home game, last in series (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Recalled interior of cast iron strongbox (4) SAFE
3 They’ll raise the issue at breakfast, perhaps (10) HIGHCHAIRS
10 A bracket holding right light source (3,4) ARC LAMP
11 Madman in a cult, deranged (7) LUNATIC
12 Act firmly to gain momentum (3,4,4,4) PUT ONES FOOT DOWN
13 Cleanser put off squire (9)
15 Former PM, last in Office, by study (4)
17 Cliff’s Academy Award: no disc involved (4)
18 Church altar desecrated by an impostor (9)CHARLATAN
21 US artist capturing original outpost, depicted as part of a political campaign? (7-4,4)
23 Most conceited adult wearing singlet outside (7)
24 Spotted entertaining male, bachelor, in unlicensed joint (7)
25 Helps left, concludes a deal (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
26 Fish in jar with no lid (4)

Down
1 Impressed by eastern flight (8) STAMPEDE
2 Newspaper carrying excellent feature (5)FACET
4 One motorway, outdated, brings you to a standstill (7)IMPASSE
5 Last offer (4,3)
6 Chasseur admitting odd tips help to locate game (4,3,7)
7 Turn inwards in car during Manx race (9)
8 Back runner-up? (6)SECOND
9 Film studio unsettled Warren Beatty initially, then Rex et al? (6,8) WARNER BROTHERS
14 Course artist announced for planner (9)
16 Way in for transport (8)
18 Teach incorrectly about male cat (7)CHEETAH
19 Smith supporter losing capital? (7)
20 Spin altered views before ending of poll (6) SWIVEL
22 Part of home game, last in series (5) OMEGA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Recalled interior of cast iron strongbox (4) SAFE
3 They’ll raise the issue at breakfast, perhaps (10) HIGHCHAIRS
10 A bracket holding right light source (3,4) ARC LAMP
11 Madman in a cult, deranged (7) LUNATIC
12 Act firmly to gain momentum (3,4,4,4) PUT ONES FOOT DOWN
13 Cleanser put off squire (9)DETERGENT
15 Former PM, last in Office, by study (4)EDEN
17 Cliff’s Academy Award: no disc involved (4)SCAR
18 Church altar desecrated by an impostor (9)CHARLATAN
21 US artist capturing original outpost, depicted as part of a political campaign? (7-4,4)WHISTLE-STOP TOUR
23 Most conceited adult wearing singlet outside (7)VAINEST
24 Spotted entertaining male, bachelor, in unlicensed joint (7)SHEBEEN
25 Helps left, concludes a deal (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
26 Fish in jar with no lid (4)HAKE

Down
1 Impressed by eastern flight (8) STAMPEDE
2 Newspaper carrying excellent feature (5)FACET
4 One motorway, outdated, brings you to a standstill (7)IMPASSE
5 Last offer (4,3)HOLD OUT
6 Chasseur admitting odd tips help to locate game (4,3,7)HUNT THE SLIPPER
7 Turn inwards in car during Manx race (9)INTROVERT
8 Back runner-up? (6)SECOND
9 Film studio unsettled Warren Beatty initially, then Rex et al? (6,8) WARNER BROTHERS
14 Course artist announced for planner (9)TACTICIAN
16 Way in for transport (8)ENTRANCE
18 Teach incorrectly about male cat (7)CHEETAH
19 Smith supporter losing capital? (7)ARTISAN
20 Spin altered views before ending of poll (6) SWIVEL
22 Part of home game, last in series (5) OMEGA

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 End of summer. Day spent with family making a film (2,4,4) MY FAIR LADY
6 Country, without its leader, in trouble (4)
10 Field position outside the cordon? (7)
11 A guest is off to welcome one high flier (7) AVIATOR
12 Persistent son, edgy, starting to get consumed by gambling (9) BESETTING
13 New and old artworks (5) EXTRA
14 Dating men content with outward appearance (7)
16 Large farm occupied the empty portion (7) TRANCHE
17 Pains of arthritis suppressed to some extent (7)
20 Delivery in cricket, say, pops oddly in (7)
23 Peninsula of South India without a bit of doubt, incredible (5)
24 Shocking example regarding religious leader absconding (9)
26 A roll prepared and say, eaten quickly (7)
27 Friend feeling inadequate about being a layman (7)
28 Farewell time, Australia beat India to end it all (2-2)
29 A myth surrounding American carmaker or what their cars were (10)

Down
1 1 billion without shelter or means of transport (7)
2 Female, independent, back in German city (7)
3 It's all over the place protecting the French island (5)
4 Running out of drinks during midnight (7)
5 Doctor, first off, grabbed a drink (7)
7 Answer is not available in this piece of information, not stable (7)
8 Drove over to evaluate and report (7)
9 They write well in alliteration (8)
15 Break in with a gang armed with iron (8)
17 Readymade shake (7)
18 It's worn one time (7)
19 Turn, look around and say something quickly (4,3)
20 Artists in a North Dakota city, a mixed bag (7)
21 Saw the lead pirate getting caught (7)
22 Delay and start the point again (7)
25 University in Georgia, extremely revered and secure (5)

4106

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 End of summer. Day spent with family making a film (2,4,4) MY FAIR LADY
6 Country, without its leader, in trouble (4) PAIN
10 Field position outside the cordon? (7) LONGLEG
11 A guest is off to welcome one high flier (7) AVIATOR
12 Persistent son, edgy, starting to get consumed by gambling (9) BESETTING
13 New and old artworks (5) EXTRA
14 Dating men content with outward appearance (7)
16 Large farm occupied the empty portion (7) TRANCHE
17 Pains of arthritis suppressed to some extent (7)
20 Delivery in cricket, say, pops oddly in (7)
23 Peninsula of South India without a bit of doubt, incredible (5)
24 Shocking example regarding religious leader absconding (9)
26 A roll prepared and say, eaten quickly (7)
27 Friend feeling inadequate about being a layman (7)
28 Farewell time, Australia beat India to end it all (2-2)
29 A myth surrounding American carmaker or what their cars were (10)

Down
1 1 billion without shelter or means of transport (7)
2 Female, independent, back in German city (7)
3 It's all over the place protecting the French island (5) ISLET
4 Running out of drinks during midnight (7)
5 Doctor, first off, grabbed a drink (7) DRAUGHT
7 Answer is not available in this piece of information, not stable (7)
8 Drove over to evaluate and report (7) NARRATE
9 They write well in alliteration (8)
15 Break in with a gang armed with iron (8)
17 Readymade shake (7)
18 It's worn one time (7)
19 Turn, look around and say something quickly (4,3)
20 Artists in a North Dakota city, a mixed bag (7)
21 Saw the lead pirate getting caught (7)
22 Delay and start the point again (7)
25 University in Georgia, extremely revered and secure (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 End of summer. Day spent with family making a film (2,4,4) MY FAIR LADY
6 Country, without its leader, in trouble (4) PAIN
10 Field position outside the cordon? (7) LONGLEG
11 A guest is off to welcome one high flier (7) AVIATOR
12 Persistent son, edgy, starting to get consumed by gambling (9) BESETTING
13 New and old artworks (5) EXTRA
14 Dating men content with outward appearance (7)
16 Large farm occupied the empty portion (7) TRANCHE
17 Pains of arthritis suppressed to some extent (7)
20 Delivery in cricket, say, pops oddly in (7)
23 Peninsula of South India without a bit of doubt, incredible (5)
24 Shocking example regarding religious leader absconding (9)
26 A roll prepared and say, eaten quickly (7)
27 Friend feeling inadequate about being a layman (7)
28 Farewell time, Australia beat India to end it all (2-2)
29 A myth surrounding American carmaker or what their cars were (10)

Down
1 1 billion without shelter or means of transport (7) MINIBUS
2 Female, independent, back in German city (7) FINESSE
3 It's all over the place protecting the French island (5) ISLET
4 Running out of drinks during midnight (7)
5 Doctor, first off, grabbed a drink (7) DRAUGHT
7 Answer is not available in this piece of information, not stable (7) ASTATIC
8 Drove over to evaluate and report (7) NARRATE
9 They write well in alliteration (8) LITERATI
15 Break in with a gang armed with iron (8)
17 Readymade shake (7)
18 It's worn one time (7)
19 Turn, look around and say something quickly (4,3)
20 Artists in a North Dakota city, a mixed bag (7)
21 Saw the lead pirate getting caught (7)
22 Delay and start the point again (7)
25 University in Georgia, extremely revered and secure (5) GUARD

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 End of summer. Day spent with family making a film (2,4,4) MY FAIR LADY
6 Country, without its leader, in trouble (4) PAIN
10 Field position outside the cordon? (7) LONGLEG(correction NONSLIP)
11 A guest is off to welcome one high flier (7) AVIATOR
12 Persistent son, edgy, starting to get consumed by gambling (9) BESETTING
13 New and old artworks (5) EXTRA
14 Dating men content with outward appearance (7)SEEMING
16 Large farm occupied the empty portion (7) TRANCHE
17 Pains of arthritis suppressed to some extent (7)
20 Delivery in cricket, say, pops oddly in (7)
23 Peninsula of South India without a bit of doubt, incredible (5)
24 Shocking example regarding religious leader absconding (9)
26 A roll prepared and say, eaten quickly (7)
27 Friend feeling inadequate about being a layman (7)
28 Farewell time, Australia beat India to end it all (2-2)TA-TA
29 A myth surrounding American carmaker or what their cars were (10)AFFORDABLE

Down
1 1 billion without shelter or means of transport (7) MINIBUS
2 Female, independent, back in German city (7) FINESSE
3 It's all over the place protecting the French island (5) ISLET
4 Running out of drinks during midnight (7)
5 Doctor, first off, grabbed a drink (7) DRAUGHT
7 Answer is not available in this piece of information, not stable (7) ASTATIC
8 Drove over to evaluate and report (7) NARRATE
9 They write well in alliteration (8) LITERATI
15 Break in with a gang armed with iron (8)
17 Readymade shake (7)INSTANT
18 It's worn one time (7)SINGLET
19 Turn, look around and say something quickly (4,3)
20 Artists in a North Dakota city, a mixed bag (7)
21 Saw the lead pirate getting caught (7)
22 Delay and start the point again (7)
25 University in Georgia, extremely revered and secure (5) GUARD

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 End of summer. Day spent with family making a film (2,4,4) MY FAIR LADY
6 Country, without its leader, in trouble (4) PAIN
10 Field position outside the cordon? (7) LONGLEG(correction NONSLIP)
11 A guest is off to welcome one high flier (7) AVIATOR
12 Persistent son, edgy, starting to get consumed by gambling (9) BESETTING
13 New and old artworks (5) EXTRA
14 Dating men content with outward appearance (7)SEEMING
16 Large farm occupied the empty portion (7) TRANCHE
17 Pains of arthritis suppressed to some extent (7)INSOFAR
20 Delivery in cricket, say, pops oddly in (7)FLIPPER
23 Peninsula of South India without a bit of doubt, incredible (5)SINAI
24 Shocking example regarding religious leader absconding (9)EGREGIOUS
26 A roll prepared and say, eaten quickly (7)ALLEGRO
27 Friend feeling inadequate about being a layman (7)AMATEUR
28 Farewell time, Australia beat India to end it all (2-2)TA-TA
29 A myth surrounding American carmaker or what their cars were (10)AFFORDABLE

Down
1 1 billion without shelter or means of transport (7) MINIBUS
2 Female, independent, back in German city (7) FINESSE
3 It's all over the place protecting the French island (5) ISLET
4 Running out of drinks during midnight (7)LAPSING
5 Doctor, first off, grabbed a drink (7) DRAUGHT
7 Answer is not available in this piece of information, not stable (7) ASTATIC
8 Drove over to evaluate and report (7) NARRATE
9 They write well in alliteration (8) LITERATI
15 Break in with a gang armed with iron (8)INFRINGE
17 Readymade shake (7)INSTANT
18 It's worn one time (7)SINGLET
19 Turn, look around and say something quickly (4,3)REEL OFF
20 Artists in a North Dakota city, a mixed bag (7)FARRAGO
21 Saw the lead pirate getting caught (7)PROVERB
22 Delay and start the point again (7)RESERVE
25 University in Georgia, extremely revered and secure (5) GUARD

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 End of European country after slaying of third king (6)
4 Grape from Oman city (6)
9 Laugh at hollow morsel (4)
10 In a riot, lethal anger is very popular (3,3,4)
11 Be, at first, rather cunning about minerals (6)
12 Criticizes head cop for warrants (8)
13 Hide holy man’s remains outside (5,4)
15 Rent land initially effortlessly (5)
16 Pungent camel initially in dry surroundings (5)
18 Publicize, notify about every other secret (9)
22 Head, leg pain to weaken (8)
23 I lead confused souls primarily with morals (6)
25 Dad captures heartless opossum, alien with instrument (10)
26 In Bethlehem, Macbeth conceals novel (4)
27 Potatoes in shreds after blight finally is gone (6)
28 Chinese gambling game in Parliament? (3,3)

Down
1 First off, write off damage penalty (7)
2 Girl can get confused in American city (5)
3 Wanders, heads east at Welsh city (7)
5 Let go of secret after the German escapes (6)
6 Obese policeman swallows rabbit head? Acceptable during fasting period (9)
7 Pullers lose source of leverage, struggle badly (7)
8 Divided into mutually distinct categories like a chess board (5-3-5)
14 Catapult somehow hits long targets finally (9)
17 Noisy petitioner loses source of income (7)
19 Broke retailer loses source of livelihood in African nation (7)
20 King unaccompanied by hermit for the most part (7)
21 Soldier in the company of the queen (6)
24 Not odd to initially have affair (5)

4110

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 End of European country after slaying of third king (6)
4 Grape from Oman city (6)
9 Laugh at hollow morsel (4)
10 In a riot, lethal anger is very popular (3,3,4)
11 Be, at first, rather cunning about minerals (6)
12 Criticizes head cop for warrants (8)
13 Hide holy man’s remains outside (5,4)
15 Rent land initially effortlessly (5)LEASE
16 Pungent camel initially in dry surroundings (5)
18 Publicize, notify about every other secret (9)ADVERTISE
22 Head, leg pain to weaken (8)
23 I lead confused souls primarily with morals (6)
25 Dad captures heartless opossum, alien with instrument (10)
26 In Bethlehem, Macbeth conceals novel (4)EMMA
27 Potatoes in shreds after blight finally is gone (6)
28 Chinese gambling game in Parliament? (3,3)

Down
1 First off, write off damage penalty (7)
2 Girl can get confused in American city (5)
3 Wanders, heads east at Welsh city (7)
5 Let go of secret after the German escapes (6)
6 Obese policeman swallows rabbit head? Acceptable during fasting period (9)CORPULENT
7 Pullers lose source of leverage, struggle badly (7)
8 Divided into mutually distinct categories like a chess board (5-3-5)BLACK-AND-WHITE
14 Catapult somehow hits long targets finally (9)
17 Noisy petitioner loses source of income (7)
19 Broke retailer loses source of livelihood in African nation (7)
20 King unaccompanied by hermit for the most part (7)
21 Soldier in the company of the queen (6)
24 Not odd to initially have affair (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 End of European country after slaying of third king (6)
4 Grape from Oman city (6)
9 Laugh at hollow morsel (4)
10 In a riot, lethal anger is very popular (3,3,4)
11 Be, at first, rather cunning about minerals (6)
12 Criticizes head cop for warrants (8)
13 Hide holy man’s remains outside (5,4)
15 Rent land initially effortlessly (5)LEASE
16 Pungent camel initially in dry surroundings (5)
18 Publicize, notify about every other secret (9)ADVERTISE
22 Head, leg pain to weaken (8)
23 I lead confused souls primarily with morals (6)
25 Dad captures heartless opossum, alien with instrument (10)
26 In Bethlehem, Macbeth conceals novel (4)EMMA
27 Potatoes in shreds after blight finally is gone (6) TATERS
28 Chinese gambling game in Parliament? (3,3) FAN TAN

Down
1 First off, write off damage penalty (7) FORFEIT
2 Girl can get confused in American city (5) NANCY
3 Wanders, heads east at Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
5 Let go of secret after the German escapes (6)
6 Obese policeman swallows rabbit head? Acceptable during fasting period (9)CORPULENT
7 Pullers lose source of leverage, struggle badly (7)
8 Divided into mutually distinct categories like a chess board (5-3-5)BLACK-AND-WHITE
14 Catapult somehow hits long targets finally (9)
17 Noisy petitioner loses source of income (7)
19 Broke retailer loses source of livelihood in African nation (7)
20 King unaccompanied by hermit for the most part (7)
21 Soldier in the company of the queen (6)
24 Not odd to initially have affair (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 End of European country after slaying of third king (6)
4 Grape from Oman city (6)
9 Laugh at hollow morsel (4)
10 In a riot, lethal anger is very popular (3,3,4)
11 Be, at first, rather cunning about minerals (6)
12 Criticizes head cop for warrants (8)
13 Hide holy man’s remains outside (5,4) STASH aWAY
15 Rent land initially effortlessly (5)LEASE
16 Pungent camel initially in dry surroundings (5) ACRID
18 Publicize, notify about every other secret (9)ADVERTISE
22 Head, leg pain to weaken (8) LANGUISH
23 I lead confused souls primarily with morals (6)
25 Dad captures heartless opossum, alien with instrument (10)
26 In Bethlehem, Macbeth conceals novel (4)EMMA
27 Potatoes in shreds after blight finally is gone (6) TATERS
28 Chinese gambling game in Parliament? (3,3) FAN TAN

Down
1 First off, write off damage penalty (7) FORFEIT
2 Girl can get confused in American city (5) NANCY
3 Wanders, heads east at Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
5 Let go of secret after the German escapes (6)
6 Obese policeman swallows rabbit head? Acceptable during fasting period (9)CORPULENT
7 Pullers lose source of leverage, struggle badly (7) TUGGERS
8 Divided into mutually distinct categories like a chess board (5-3-5)BLACK-AND-WHITE
14 Catapult somehow hits long targets finally (9) SLINGSHOT
17 Noisy petitioner loses source of income (7)
19 Broke retailer loses source of livelihood in African nation (7)
20 King unaccompanied by hermit for the most part (7)
21 Soldier in the company of the queen (6)
24 Not odd to initially have affair (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 End of European country after slaying of third king (6)
4 Grape from Oman city (6)
9 Laugh at hollow morsel (4)
10 In a riot, lethal anger is very popular (3,3,4) ALL THE RAGE
11 Be, at first, rather cunning about minerals (6)
12 Criticizes head cop for warrants (8)
13 Hide holy man’s remains outside (5,4) STASH aWAY
15 Rent land initially effortlessly (5)LEASE
16 Pungent camel initially in dry surroundings (5) ACRID
18 Publicize, notify about every other secret (9)ADVERTISE
22 Head, leg pain to weaken (8) LANGUISH
23 I lead confused souls primarily with morals (6)
25 Dad captures heartless opossum, alien with instrument (10) FATHOMETER
26 In Bethlehem, Macbeth conceals novel (4)EMMA
27 Potatoes in shreds after blight finally is gone (6) TATERS
28 Chinese gambling game in Parliament? (3,3) FAN TAN

Down
1 First off, write off damage penalty (7) FORFEIT
2 Girl can get confused in American city (5) NANCY
3 Wanders, heads east at Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
5 Let go of secret after the German escapes (6)
6 Obese policeman swallows rabbit head? Acceptable during fasting period (9)CORPULENT
7 Pullers lose source of leverage, struggle badly (7) TUGGERS
8 Divided into mutually distinct categories like a chess board (5-3-5)BLACK-AND-WHITE
14 Catapult somehow hits long targets finally (9) SLINGSHOT
17 Noisy petitioner loses source of income (7) CLAMANT
19 Broke retailer loses source of livelihood in African nation (7)
20 King unaccompanied by hermit for the most part (7) SOLOMON
21 Soldier in the company of the queen (6) FIRMER
24 Not odd to initially have affair (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 End of European country after slaying of third king (6) FINISH
4 Grape from Oman city (6) MUSCAT
9 Laugh at hollow morsel (4) GRIN
10 In a riot, lethal anger is very popular (3,3,4) ALL THE RAGE
11 Be, at first, rather cunning about minerals (6)
12 Criticizes head cop for warrants (8)
13 Hide holy man’s remains outside (5,4) STASH aWAY
15 Rent land initially effortlessly (5)LEASE
16 Pungent camel initially in dry surroundings (5) ACRID
18 Publicize, notify about every other secret (9)ADVERTISE
22 Head, leg pain to weaken (8) LANGUISH
23 I lead confused souls primarily with morals (6) IDEALS
25 Dad captures heartless opossum, alien with instrument (10) FATHOMETER
26 In Bethlehem, Macbeth conceals novel (4)EMMA
27 Potatoes in shreds after blight finally is gone (6) TATERS
28 Chinese gambling game in Parliament? (3,3) FAN TAN

Down
1 First off, write off damage penalty (7) FORFEIT
2 Girl can get confused in American city (5) NANCY
3 Wanders, heads east at Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
5 Let go of secret after the German escapes (6)
6 Obese policeman swallows rabbit head? Acceptable during fasting period (9)CORPULENT
7 Pullers lose source of leverage, struggle badly (7) TUGGERS
8 Divided into mutually distinct categories like a chess board (5-3-5)BLACK-AND-WHITE
14 Catapult somehow hits long targets finally (9) SLINGSHOT
17 Noisy petitioner loses source of income (7) CLAMANT
19 Broke retailer loses source of livelihood in African nation (7)
20 King unaccompanied by hermit for the most part (7) SOLOMON
21 Soldier in the company of the queen (6) FIRMER
24 Not odd to initially have affair (5) EVENT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 End of European country after slaying of third king (6) FINISH
4 Grape from Oman city (6) MUSCAT
9 Laugh at hollow morsel (4) GRIN
10 In a riot, lethal anger is very popular (3,3,4) ALL THE RAGE
11 Be, at first, rather cunning about minerals (6)BERYLS
12 Criticizes head cop for warrants (8)CENSURES
13 Hide holy man’s remains outside (5,4) STASH aWAY
15 Rent land initially effortlessly (5)LEASE
16 Pungent camel initially in dry surroundings (5) ACRID
18 Publicize, notify about every other secret (9)ADVERTISE
22 Head, leg pain to weaken (8) LANGUISH
23 I lead confused souls primarily with morals (6) IDEALS
25 Dad captures heartless opossum, alien with instrument (10) FATHOMETER
26 In Bethlehem, Macbeth conceals novel (4)EMMA
27 Potatoes in shreds after blight finally is gone (6) TATERS
28 Chinese gambling game in Parliament? (3,3) FAN TAN

Down
1 First off, write off damage penalty (7) FORFEIT
2 Girl can get confused in American city (5) NANCY
3 Wanders, heads east at Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
5 Let go of secret after the German escapes (6)UNHAND
6 Obese policeman swallows rabbit head? Acceptable during fasting period (9)CORPULENT
7 Pullers lose source of leverage, struggle badly (7) TUGGERS
8 Divided into mutually distinct categories like a chess board (5-3-5)BLACK-AND-WHITE
14 Catapult somehow hits long targets finally (9) SLINGSHOT
17 Noisy petitioner loses source of income (7) CLAMANT
19 Broke retailer loses source of livelihood in African nation (7)ERITREA
20 King unaccompanied by hermit for the most part (7) SOLOMON
21 Soldier in the company of the queen (6) FIRMER
24 Not odd to initially have affair (5) EVENT

:clap::clap::clap: Great!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 New city built without engineer — a notable distinction (6)
8 Gets expert remedies (8)
9 Large scale sacrifice at home involved eating cold cabbage essentially (8)
10 Message sent from vehicle provided guidance (6)
11 Not quite stupid to allow parking in shed (5)
12 Nothing at all around site prepared for carnival (6)
14 Kill, skin and reportedly mount — Spooner says, avoid being seen (4,4,3,4)
17 Drink for every meal (6)
18 Exorcising daughter from demons' curses (5)
22 Be independent owning stretch of land (6)
23 Cross given to be carried by Jesus leading to protests (8)
24 Opposes matters without hesitation (8)
25 King watching and providing inputs (6)

Down
1 Explosive fruit? (9)
2 Tell a story about dog (6)
3 Easy, no doubt, to hold a clerical meeting (5)
4 Mass event to sacrifice one old snake (8)
5 Take responsibility to prevent programming errors becoming nightmares (8)
6 Petition by alien father (5) BEGET
8 Sublime piece revolving around new dangers to society (6,7) PUBLIC ENEMIES
13 Communication device in secure room attached to blower (4,5) CELL PHONE
15 Long Beach coming inside ocean? Could be either way (3,3,2) YES AND NO
16 Rogue broadcast is defective (8) IMPAIRED
19 Nowadays I avoid entertaining upwardly social group (6)
20 Burn barn and castle (5)
21 Recall very fine ties, extremely expensive (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11361/article7067892.ece

[Russelldgt]

7 New city built without engineer — a notable distinction (6)
8 Gets expert remedies (8) PROCURES
9 Large scale sacrifice at home involved eating cold cabbage essentially (8)
10 Message sent from vehicle provided guidance (6)
11 Not quite stupid to allow parking in shed (5)
12 Nothing at all around site prepared for carnival (6) FIESTA
14 Kill, skin and reportedly mount — Spooner says, avoid being seen (4,4,3,4)
17 Drink for every meal (6)
18 Exorcising daughter from demons' curses (5)
22 Be independent owning stretch of land (6)
23 Cross given to be carried by Jesus leading to protests (8)
24 Opposes matters without hesitation (8) COUNTERS
25 King watching and providing inputs (6)


1 Explosive fruit? (9)
2 Tell a story about dog (6) RETAIL
3 Easy, no doubt, to hold a clerical meeting (5) SYNOD
4 Mass event to sacrifice one old snake (8)
5 Take responsibility to prevent programming errors becoming nightmares (8)
6 Petition by alien father (5)
8 Sublime piece revolving around new dangers to society (6,7)
13 Communication device in secure room attached to blower (4,5)
15 Long Beach coming inside ocean? Could be either way (3,3,2)
16 Rogue broadcast is defective (8)
19 Nowadays I avoid entertaining upwardly social group (6)
20 Burn barn and castle (5)
21 Recall very fine ties, extremely expensive (5)

[CLUELESS]

7 New city built without engineer — a notable distinction (6)
8 Gets expert remedies (8) PROCURES
9 Large scale sacrifice at home involved eating cold cabbage essentially (8)
10 Message sent from vehicle provided guidance (6)
11 Not quite stupid to allow parking in shed (5)
12 Nothing at all around site prepared for carnival (6) FIESTA
14 Kill, skin and reportedly mount — Spooner says, avoid being seen (4,4,3,4) PLAY HIDE AND SEEK
17 Drink for every meal (6) SUPPER
18 Exorcising daughter from demons' curses (5)
22 Be independent owning stretch of land (6)
23 Cross given to be carried by Jesus leading to protests (8)
24 Opposes matters without hesitation (8) COUNTERS
25 King watching and providing inputs (6) KEYING


1 Explosive fruit? (9) PINEAPPLE
2 Tell a story about dog (6) RETAIL
3 Easy, no doubt, to hold a clerical meeting (5)
4 Mass event to sacrifice one old snake (8)
5 Take responsibility to prevent programming errors becoming nightmares (8)
6 Petition by alien father (5) BEGET
8 Sublime piece revolving around new dangers to society (6,7) PUBLIC ENEMIES
13 Communication device in secure room attached to blower (4,5) CELL PHONE
15 Long Beach coming inside ocean? Could be either way (3,3,2) YES AND NO
16 Rogue broadcast is defective (8) IMPAIRED
19 Nowadays I avoid entertaining upwardly social group (6)
20 Burn barn and castle (5)
21 Recall very fine ties, extremely expensive (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

7 New city built without engineer — a notable distinction (6)NICETY
8 Gets expert remedies (8) PROCURES
9 Large scale sacrifice at home involved eating cold cabbage essentially (8)
10 Message sent from vehicle provided guidance (6)CABLED
11 Not quite stupid to allow parking in shed (5)
12 Nothing at all around site prepared for carnival (6) FIESTA
14 Kill, skin and reportedly mount — Spooner says, avoid being seen (4,4,3,4) PLAY HIDE AND SEEK
17 Drink for every meal (6) SUPPER
18 Exorcising daughter from demons' curses (5)EVILS
22 Be independent owning stretch of land (6)
23 Cross given to be carried by Jesus leading to protests (8)
24 Opposes matters without hesitation (8) COUNTERS
25 King watching and providing inputs (6) KEYING


1 Explosive fruit? (9) PINEAPPLE
2 Tell a story about dog (6) RETAIL
3 Easy, no doubt, to hold a clerical meeting (5)
4 Mass event to sacrifice one old snake (8)MOCCASIN
5 Take responsibility to prevent programming errors becoming nightmares (8)BUGBEARS
6 Petition by alien father (5) BEGET
8 Sublime piece revolving around new dangers to society (6,7) PUBLIC ENEMIES
13 Communication device in secure room attached to blower (4,5) CELL PHONE
15 Long Beach coming inside ocean? Could be either way (3,3,2) YES AND NO
16 Rogue broadcast is defective (8) IMPAIRED
19 Nowadays I avoid entertaining upwardly social group (6)
20 Burn barn and castle (5)
21 Recall very fine ties, extremely expensive (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 New city built without engineer — a notable distinction (6)NICETY
8 Gets expert remedies (8) PROCURES
9 Large scale sacrifice at home involved eating cold cabbage essentially (8) HECATOMB
10 Message sent from vehicle provided guidance (6)CABLED
11 Not quite stupid to allow parking in shed (5) SPILL
12 Nothing at all around site prepared for carnival (6) FIESTA
14 Kill, skin and reportedly mount — Spooner says, avoid being seen (4,4,3,4) PLAY HIDE AND SEEK
17 Drink for every meal (6) SUPPER
18 Exorcising daughter from demons' curses (5)EVILS
22 Be independent owning stretch of land (6) BRUNEI
23 Cross given to be carried by Jesus leading to protests (8)
24 Opposes matters without hesitation (8) COUNTERS
25 King watching and providing inputs (6) KEYING

Down
1 Explosive fruit? (9) PINEAPPLE
2 Tell a story about dog (6) RETAIL
3 Easy, no doubt, to hold a clerical meeting (5) SYNOD
4 Mass event to sacrifice one old snake (8)MOCCASIN
5 Take responsibility to prevent programming errors becoming nightmares (8)BUGBEARS
6 Petition by alien father (5) BEGET
8 Sublime piece revolving around new dangers to society (6,7) PUBLIC ENEMIES
13 Communication device in secure room attached to blower (4,5) CELL PHONE
15 Long Beach coming inside ocean? Could be either way (3,3,2) YES AND NO
16 Rogue broadcast is defective (8) IMPAIRED
19 Nowadays I avoid entertaining upwardly social group (6) VAISYA
20 Burn barn and castle (5)
21 Recall very fine ties, extremely expensive (5)

[Russellbew]

Welcome AVM :)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 New city built without engineer — a notable distinction (6)NICETY
8 Gets expert remedies (8) PROCURES
9 Large scale sacrifice at home involved eating cold cabbage essentially (8) HECATOMB
10 Message sent from vehicle provided guidance (6)CABLED
11 Not quite stupid to allow parking in shed (5) SPILL
12 Nothing at all around site prepared for carnival (6) FIESTA
14 Kill, skin and reportedly mount — Spooner says, avoid being seen (4,4,3,4) PLAY HIDE AND SEEK
17 Drink for every meal (6) SUPPER
18 Exorcising daughter from demons' curses (5)EVILS
22 Be independent owning stretch of land (6) BRUNEI
23 Cross given to be carried by Jesus leading to protests (8)BRUNEI
24 Opposes matters without hesitation (8) COUNTERS
25 King watching and providing inputs (6) KEYING

Down
1 Explosive fruit? (9) PINEAPPLE
2 Tell a story about dog (6) RETAIL
3 Easy, no doubt, to hold a clerical meeting (5) SYNOD
4 Mass event to sacrifice one old snake (8)MOCCASIN
5 Take responsibility to prevent programming errors becoming nightmares (8)BUGBEARS
6 Petition by alien father (5) BEGET
8 Sublime piece revolving around new dangers to society (6,7) PUBLIC ENEMIES
13 Communication device in secure room attached to blower (4,5) CELL PHONE
15 Long Beach coming inside ocean? Could be either way (3,3,2) YES AND NO
16 Rogue broadcast is defective (8) IMPAIRED
19 Nowadays I avoid entertaining upwardly social group (6) VAISYA
20 Burn barn and castle (5)BROOK
21 Recall very fine ties, extremely expensive (5)EVOKE

:clap::clap::clap: Fantastic! Welcome Ajeesh!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6)
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8)
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6)
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)
12 Outline of small boat (6)
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8)
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8)
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8)
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9)
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8)
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6)
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5)
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11387/article7173409.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6) IMPALE
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8)
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6)
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)
12 Outline of small boat (6) SKETCH
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8)
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8)
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8)
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9) GRAVITATE
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8) TACTLESS
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6) RAMROD
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5)
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)

[Russelldgt]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6)IMPALE
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8)
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6)
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)
12 Outline of small boat (6)SKETCH
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8)
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)MAUSOLEUM
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)HIGHLY
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)AGENT
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8)
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)GAMUT
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8)
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9)GRAVITATE
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8)*TACTLESS
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6)*RAMROD
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5) RABID
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6)IMPALE RAPIER<-(T)
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8) TEETOTAL
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6) EYEFUL
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)
12 Outline of small boat (6)SKETCH
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8) DIARISTS
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)MAUSOLEUM
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)HIGHLY
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)AGENT {PRO}{XY}
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8) FENESTRA
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)GAMUT
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8) THANK GOODNESS
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9)GRAVITATE
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8)*TACTLESS {TICK}{L}{1}SH}
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6)*RAMROD
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5) RABID
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6)IMPALE RAPIER<-(T)
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8) TEETOTAL
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6) EYEFUL
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)SLAYS
12 Outline of small boat (6)SKETCH
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8) DIARISTS
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)FROSTY

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)MAUSOLEUM
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)HIGHLY
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)AGENT {PRO}{XY}
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8) FENESTRA
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)SOMEWHAT
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)GAMUT
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8) THANK GOODNESS
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9)GRAVITATE
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)ORDINARY
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8)*TACTLESS {TICK}{L}{1}SH}
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6)*RAMROD
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5) RABID
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)ROOFS

[Russellbew]

Hi Ma'am ,
Only one left for the late comer :(

[pavalamani pragasam]

LV, I am actually glad for your predicament! From tomorrow the quota shall be 4 answers per person! Let the good times continue!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6)IMPALE RAPIER<-(T)
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8) TEETOTAL
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)ASPHYXIA
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6) EYEFUL
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)SLAYS
12 Outline of small boat (6)SKETCH
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8) DIARISTS
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)FROSTY

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)MAUSOLEUM
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)HIGHLY
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)AGENT {PRO}{XY}
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8) FENESTRA
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)SOMEWHAT
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)GAMUT
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8) THANK GOODNESS
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9)GRAVITATE
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)ORDINARY
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8)*TACTLESS {TICK}{L}{1}SH}
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6)*RAMROD
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5) RABID
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)ROOFS

:clap::clap::clap: Absolutely fantabulous!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Almost a month after gunmen sent back a warrior (6)
4 Frictions left out from endless daily affairs (8)
10 Capone a drug dealer? He tried to make 16 using 19 (9)
11 See state of neighbourhood pub (5)
12 Place uranium in pipe (5)
13 Advantage of whirling viper with one branch (9)
14 Planet's temperature (7)
16 Money in Mongol dominion (4)
19 Sounding like guided bullets (4)
21 Like a certain complex reference book found by one friend (7)
24 Australia — One spot where this protective top cover is missing (5,4)
25 Rubbed medical man with explosive (5)
26 Designs of Poles following red army (5)
27 Average spell for the moment (9)
28 Engineers securing outside part of Rockfort by making a second attempt (8)
29 O! For some fresh air! (6)

Down
1 Curse all articles written by mother (8)
2 Court's right next to sailor's incomplete loom (8)
3 Relative backing one German church (5)
5 Striking metallic sound after murder (7)
6 Satisfied if dull elf is ragged (9)
7 Scratch the Spanish coin (6)
8 Piece where Liberal is pulled down to second spot (6)
9 Just a smart card practice (6)
15 Employ the French arch without any purpose (9)
17 Joining broken lips with a bit of citrus and gin mixture (8)
18 Batter's bound leg collapsed (8)
20 Guard rum and room (7)
21 A road on which you can't go back (3-3)
22 Policeman for every policeman (6)
23 Blue horse's key (6)
25 Moisture on tool to remove a sticky substance (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11360/article7064594.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Almost a month after gunmen sent back a warrior (6)
4 Frictions left out from endless daily affairs (8)
10 Capone a drug dealer? He tried to make 16 using 19 (9)
11 See state of neighbourhood pub (5) LOCAL
12 Place uranium in pipe (5)
13 Advantage of whirling viper with one branch (9) PRIVILEGE
14 Planet's temperature (7) MERCURY
16 Money in Mongol dominion (4)
19 Sounding like guided bullets (4)
21 Like a certain complex reference book found by one friend (7)
24 Australia — One spot where this protective top cover is missing (5,4)
25 Rubbed medical man with explosive (5)
26 Designs of Poles following red army (5)
27 Average spell for the moment (9)
28 Engineers securing outside part of Rockfort by making a second attempt (8)
29 O! For some fresh air! (6)

Down
1 Curse all articles written by mother (8)
2 Court's right next to sailor's incomplete loom (8)
3 Relative backing one German church (5)
5 Striking metallic sound after murder (7)
6 Satisfied if dull elf is ragged (9) FULFILLED
7 Scratch the Spanish coin (6)
8 Piece where Liberal is pulled down to second spot (6)
9 Just a smart card practice (6)
15 Employ the French arch without any purpose (9)
17 Joining broken lips with a bit of citrus and gin mixture (8)
18 Batter's bound leg collapsed (8)
20 Guard rum and room (7)
21 A road on which you can't go back (3-3)
22 Policeman for every policeman (6)
23 Blue horse's key (6)
25 Moisture on tool to remove a sticky substance (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Almost a month after gunmen sent back a warrior (6) ARJUNA
4 Frictions left out from endless daily affairs (8) CHAFINGS
10 Capone a drug dealer? He tried to make 16 using 19 (9) ALCHEMIST
11 See state of neighbourhood pub (5) LOCAL
12 Place uranium in pipe (5) HOUSE
13 Advantage of whirling viper with one branch (9) PRIVILEGE
14 Planet's temperature (7) MERCURY
16 Money in Mongol dominion (4)
19 Sounding like guided bullets (4)
21 Like a certain complex reference book found by one friend (7)
24 Australia — One spot where this protective top cover is missing (5,4)
25 Rubbed medical man with explosive (5)
26 Designs of Poles following red army (5)
27 Average spell for the moment (9)
28 Engineers securing outside part of Rockfort by making a second attempt (8)
29 O! For some fresh air! (6)

Down
1 Curse all articles written by mother (8)
2 Court's right next to sailor's incomplete loom (8)
3 Relative backing one German church (5)
5 Striking metallic sound after murder (7)
6 Satisfied if dull elf is ragged (9) FULFILLED
7 Scratch the Spanish coin (6)
8 Piece where Liberal is pulled down to second spot (6)
9 Just a smart card practice (6)
15 Employ the French arch without any purpose (9)
17 Joining broken lips with a bit of citrus and gin mixture (8)
18 Batter's bound leg collapsed (8)
20 Guard rum and room (7)
21 A road on which you can't go back (3-3)
22 Policeman for every policeman (6)
23 Blue horse's key (6)
25 Moisture on tool to remove a sticky substance (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Almost a month after gunmen sent back a warrior (6) ARJUNA
4 Frictions left out from endless daily affairs (8) CHAFINGS
10 Capone a drug dealer? He tried to make 16 using 19 (9) ALCHEMIST
11 See state of neighbourhood pub (5) LOCAL
12 Place uranium in pipe (5) HOUSE
13 Advantage of whirling viper with one branch (9) PRIVILEGE
14 Planet's temperature (7) MERCURY
16 Money in Mongol dominion (4)GOLD
19 Sounding like guided bullets (4)LEAD
21 Like a certain complex reference book found by one friend (7)
24 Australia — One spot where this protective top cover is missing (5,4)
25 Rubbed medical man with explosive (5)
26 Designs of Poles following red army (5)
27 Average spell for the moment (9)MEANWHILE
28 Engineers securing outside part of Rockfort by making a second attempt (8)
29 O! For some fresh air! (6)OXYGEN

Down
1 Curse all articles written by mother (8)
2 Court's right next to sailor's incomplete loom (8)
3 Relative backing one German church (5)
5 Striking metallic sound after murder (7)
6 Satisfied if dull elf is ragged (9) FULFILLED
7 Scratch the Spanish coin (6)
8 Piece where Liberal is pulled down to second spot (6)
9 Just a smart card practice (6)
15 Employ the French arch without any purpose (9)
17 Joining broken lips with a bit of citrus and gin mixture (8)
18 Batter's bound leg collapsed (8)
20 Guard rum and room (7)
21 A road on which you can't go back (3-3)
22 Policeman for every policeman (6)
23 Blue horse's key (6)
25 Moisture on tool to remove a sticky substance (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Almost a month after gunmen sent back a warrior (6) ARJUNA
4 Frictions left out from endless daily affairs (8) CHAFINGS
10 Capone a drug dealer? He tried to make 16 using 19 (9) ALCHEMIST
11 See state of neighbourhood pub (5) LOCAL
12 Place uranium in pipe (5) HOUSE
13 Advantage of whirling viper with one branch (9) PRIVILEGE
14 Planet's temperature (7) MERCURY
16 Money in Mongol dominion (4)GOLD
19 Sounding like guided bullets (4)LEAD
21 Like a certain complex reference book found by one friend (7)
24 Australia — One spot where this protective top cover is missing (5,4)
25 Rubbed medical man with explosive (5)
26 Designs of Poles following red army (5)
27 Average spell for the moment (9)MEANWHILE
28 Engineers securing outside part of Rockfort by making a second attempt (8)
29 O! For some fresh air! (6)OXYGEN

Down
1 Curse all articles written by mother (8)
2 Court's right next to sailor's incomplete loom (8)
3 Relative backing one German church (5) NIECE
5 Striking metallic sound after murder (7)
6 Satisfied if dull elf is ragged (9) FULFILLED
7 Scratch the Spanish coin (6)
8 Piece where Liberal is pulled down to second spot (6)
9 Just a smart card practice (6)
15 Employ the French arch without any purpose (9) USELESSLY
17 Joining broken lips with a bit of citrus and gin mixture (8)
18 Batter's bound leg collapsed (8)
20 Guard rum and room (7) DOORMAN
21 A road on which you can't go back (3-3) ONE-WAY
22 Policeman for every policeman (6)
23 Blue horse's key (6)
25 Moisture on tool to remove a sticky substance (5)

[Russellbew]

Hahaha can see a broad smile on your face :) Thanks for reducing the quota :)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Almost a month after gunmen sent back a warrior (6) ARJUNA
4 Frictions left out from endless daily affairs (8) CHAFINGS
10 Capone a drug dealer? He tried to make 16 using 19 (9) ALCHEMIST
11 See state of neighbourhood pub (5) LOCAL
12 Place uranium in pipe (5) HOUSE
13 Advantage of whirling viper with one branch (9) PRIVILEGE
14 Planet's temperature (7) MERCURY
16 Money in Mongol dominion (4)GOLD
19 Sounding like guided bullets (4)LEAD
21 Like a certain complex reference book found by one friend (7)OEDIPAL
24 Australia — One spot where this protective top cover is missing (5,4)OZONE HOLE
25 Rubbed medical man with explosive (5)DRIED
26 Designs of Poles following red army (5)PLANS
27 Average spell for the moment (9)MEANWHILE
28 Engineers securing outside part of Rockfort by making a second attempt (8)RETRYING
29 O! For some fresh air! (6)OXYGEN

Down
1 Curse all articles written by mother (8)ANATHEMA
2 Court's right next to sailor's incomplete loom (8)JACQUARD
3 Relative backing one German church (5) NIECE
5 Striking metallic sound after murder (7)HITTING
6 Satisfied if dull elf is ragged (9) FULFILLED
7 Scratch the Spanish coin (6)NICKEL
8 Piece where Liberal is pulled down to second spot (6)SILVER
9 Just a smart card practice (6)SIMPLY
15 Employ the French arch without any purpose (9) USELESSLY
17 Joining broken lips with a bit of citrus and gin mixture (8)SPLICING
18 Batter's bound leg collapsed (8)BLUDGEON
20 Guard rum and room (7) DOORMAN
21 A road on which you can't go back (3-3) ONE-WAY
22 Policeman for every policeman (6)COPPER
23 Blue horse's key (6)COBALT
25 Moisture on tool to remove a sticky substance (5)DEWAX

:clap::clap::clap: A nice pangram with chemistry as its theme!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Orders sacking section’s head after purge backfired (10) DIRECTIONS
6 Sultry maiden’s naked reflection (4)
10 Altered bill likely to attract excise duty (7)
11 Alley having yellow and red lights (7)
12 Person beside me actually caught Pat returning to steal ring (9)
13 Time to release paper publication (5)
14 Word’s out to help servants (5)
15 One leaves army career for fusing metals (9) SOLDERING
17 Showed complete involvement in building design (9)
21 Soft copy starting to replace writing sheet (5) PAPER
22 Commercial’s part of endless disturbance in set, for example (5)
24 Places for storing containers carrying provisions (9)
26 View owl’s head and wing (7)
27 One leaving South American country with title for family (7)
28 The old road ahead is an eyesore (4)
29 Bird kept in focus from a small distance (10)

Down
1 Ditch painter involved in racket (5) DRAIN
2 Discovering self in true life (9)
3 Bone loss seen in chest scan leads to problems (7)
4 Transport iron rods right away inside building (7)
5 Organic cane raised near Russian river (7)
7 On way back, what’s consumed by mule from these trees? (5)
8 This writer initially scribbled something on tattered green page (9)
9 Mark reports what a maker of ale does … (6)
14 … spreads corn on space above roof of storehouse (9)
16 Key left in care of person opens the thing (9)
18 Best clothes to wear with style primarily for handsome man (6)
19 Silence is interpreted as consent (7)
20 Standards maintained inside department store (7)
21 Plan quiet trip around Greece (7)
23 Lady I employed (5)
25 Eliminate smell rising from dirty surroundings (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10804/article4832089.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Orders sacking section’s head after purge backfired (10)
6 Sultry maiden’s naked reflection (4)
10 Altered bill likely to attract excise duty (7)
11 Alley having yellow and red lights (7)
12 Person beside me actually caught Pat returning to steal ring (9)
13 Time to release paper publication (5)
14 Word’s out to help servants (5) MAIDS
15 One leaves army career for fusing metals (9) SOLDERING
17 Showed complete involvement in building design (9)
21 Soft copy starting to replace writing sheet (5) PAPER
22 Commercial’s part of endless disturbance in set, for example (5)
24 Places for storing containers carrying provisions (9)
26 View owl’s head and wing (7)
27 One leaving South American country with title for family (7) SURNAME
28 The old road ahead is an eyesore (4)
29 Bird kept in focus from a small distance (10)

Down
1 Ditch painter involved in racket (5)
2 Discovering self in true life (9)
3 Bone loss seen in chest scan leads to problems (7)
4 Transport iron rods right away inside building (7)
5 Organic cane raised near Russian river (7)
7 On way back, what’s consumed by mule from these trees? (5)
8 This writer initially scribbled something on tattered green page (9)
9 Mark reports what a maker of ale does … (6)
14 … spreads corn on space above roof of storehouse (9)
16 Key left in care of person opens the thing (9)
18 Best clothes to wear with style primarily for handsome man (6)
19 Silence is interpreted as consent (7)
20 Standards maintained inside department store (7)
21 Plan quiet trip around Greece (7)
23 Lady I employed (5)
25 Eliminate smell rising from dirty surroundings (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Overlapping!!!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Orders sacking section’s head after purge backfired (10)DIRECTIONS
6 Sultry maiden’s naked reflection (4)
10 Altered bill likely to attract excise duty (7)
11 Alley having yellow and red lights (7)
12 Person beside me actually caught Pat returning to steal ring (9)
13 Time to release paper publication (5)
14 Word’s out to help servants (5) MAIDS
15 One leaves army career for fusing metals (9) SOLDERING
17 Showed complete involvement in building design (9)SIGNALLED
21 Soft copy starting to replace writing sheet (5) PAPER
22 Commercial’s part of endless disturbance in set, for example (5)
24 Places for storing containers carrying provisions (9)CUPBOARDS
26 View owl’s head and wing (7)OPINION
27 One leaving South American country with title for family (7) SURNAME
28 The old road ahead is an eyesore (4)STYE
29 Bird kept in focus from a small distance (10)

Down
1 Ditch painter involved in racket (5)DRAIN
2 Discovering self in true life (9)
3 Bone loss seen in chest scan leads to problems (7)
4 Transport iron rods right away inside building (7)
5 Organic cane raised near Russian river (7)
7 On way back, what’s consumed by mule from these trees? (5)
8 This writer initially scribbled something on tattered green page (9)
9 Mark reports what a maker of ale does … (6)
14 … spreads corn on space above roof of storehouse (9)
16 Key left in care of person opens the thing (9)
18 Best clothes to wear with style primarily for handsome man (6)
19 Silence is interpreted as consent (7)
20 Standards maintained inside department store (7)
21 Plan quiet trip around Greece (7)
23 Lady I employed (5)
25 Eliminate smell rising from dirty surroundings (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Orders sacking section’s head after purge backfired (10)DIRECTIONS
6 Sultry maiden’s naked reflection (4)
10 Altered bill likely to attract excise duty (7)
11 Alley having yellow and red lights (7)
12 Person beside me actually caught Pat returning to steal ring (9)
13 Time to release paper publication (5) ISSUE
14 Word’s out to help servants (5) MAIDS
15 One leaves army career for fusing metals (9) SOLDERING
17 Showed complete involvement in building design (9)SIGNALLED
21 Soft copy starting to replace writing sheet (5) PAPER
22 Commercial’s part of endless disturbance in set, for example (5) RADIO
24 Places for storing containers carrying provisions (9)CUPBOARDS
26 View owl’s head and wing (7)OPINION
27 One leaving South American country with title for family (7) SURNAME
28 The old road ahead is an eyesore (4)STYE
29 Bird kept in focus from a small distance (10)

Down
1 Ditch painter involved in racket (5)DRAIN
2 Discovering self in true life (9) REALIZING
3 Bone loss seen in chest scan leads to problems (7)
4 Transport iron rods right away inside building (7) INDOORS
5 Organic cane raised near Russian river (7)
7 On way back, what’s consumed by mule from these trees? (5)
8 This writer initially scribbled something on tattered green page (9)
9 Mark reports what a maker of ale does … (6)
14 … spreads corn on space above roof of storehouse (9)
16 Key left in care of person opens the thing (9)
18 Best clothes to wear with style primarily for handsome man (6)
19 Silence is interpreted as consent (7)
20 Standards maintained inside department store (7)
21 Plan quiet trip around Greece (7)
23 Lady I employed (5)
25 Eliminate smell rising from dirty surroundings (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Orders sacking section’s head after purge backfired (10)DIRECTIONS
6 Sultry maiden’s naked reflection (4)WARM
10 Altered bill likely to attract excise duty (7)ADAPTED
11 Alley having yellow and red lights (7)TORCHES
12 Person beside me actually caught Pat returning to steal ring (9)NEIGHBOUR
13 Time to release paper publication (5) ISSUE
14 Word’s out to help servants (5) MAIDS
15 One leaves army career for fusing metals (9) SOLDERING
17 Showed complete involvement in building design (9)SIGNALLED
21 Soft copy starting to replace writing sheet (5) PAPER
22 Commercial’s part of endless disturbance in set, for example (5) RADIO
24 Places for storing containers carrying provisions (9)CUPBOARDS
26 View owl’s head and wing (7)OPINION
27 One leaving South American country with title for family (7) SURNAME
28 The old road ahead is an eyesore (4)STYE
29 Bird kept in focus from a small distance (10)CENTIMETRE

Down
1 Ditch painter involved in racket (5)DRAIN
2 Discovering self in true life (9) REALIZING
3 Bone loss seen in chest scan leads to problems (7)CATCHES
4 Transport iron rods right away inside building (7) INDOORS
5 Organic cane raised near Russian river (7)NATURAL
7 On way back, what’s consumed by mule from these trees? (5)ASHES
8 This writer initially scribbled something on tattered green page (9)MESSENGER
9 Mark reports what a maker of ale does … (6)BRUISE
14 … spreads corn on space above roof of storehouse (9)MUSHROOMS
16 Key left in care of person opens the thing (9)IMPORTANT
18 Best clothes to wear with style primarily for handsome man (6)ADONIS
19 Silence is interpreted as consent (7)LICENSE
20 Standards maintained inside department store (7)DEPOSITS
21 Plan quiet trip around Greece (7)PROGRAM
23 Lady I employed (5)DAILY
25 Eliminate smell rising from dirty surroundings (5)SCENE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Comprehensive collection of books in vehicle (7)
5 Humbles me after interrupting church dignitaries (7)
9 Row about good, formidable opponent (5)
10 Three articles, mother’s objects of loathing (9)
11 Astounding rhyme adapted for part of Lent (9,6) MOTHERING SUNDAY
12 Continuously on strike, everywhere (10) THROUGHOUT
14 Appeal of Steeple Ashton (4)
17 Ma’s toy? (2-2)
18 Agricultural worker’s garment made by 13? (5-5) SMOCK-FROCK
20 A huge amount free, in society as a whole? (3,5,2,5) THE WORLD AT LARGE
22 Car worker admits to making robot (9)
23 I turn to follow a male friend (5)
24 Recent plays by key dramatist (7)
25 Sweet, having hair swept back (7)

Down
1 Eye-care: book test after work (9)
2 Man on board heard in the dark (5)
3 Pointed remark, suggestion involving English roast (8)
4 Dish on plate - items she used (7,8)
5 Western film jaundiced – hang on, that’s wrong (6,9)
6 Elephant keeper, married, with a husband no longer in the game (6)
7 Nocturnal creature in a stream grabbing Daffy Duck? (9)
8 Impertinent answer covering Saints (5)
13 Would-be poet met, merry with sherry (9)
15 Footwear item in joint, very British, held up (5-4)
16 Gets rid of bad lots (8)
19 Vulgar general (6)
20 Quality paintings put up, Italian (5)
21 Breed fish, reportedly (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2840/article7184108.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Comprehensive collection of books in vehicle (7)
5 Humbles me after interrupting church dignitaries (7) DEMEAN
9 Row about good, formidable opponent (5)
10 Three articles, mother’s objects of loathing (9)
11 Astounding rhyme adapted for part of Lent (9,6) MOTHERING SUNDAY
12 Continuously on strike, everywhere (10) THROUGHOUT
14 Appeal of Steeple Ashton (4) PLEA
17 Ma’s toy? (2-2)
18 Agricultural worker’s garment made by 13? (5-5) SMOCK-FROCK
20 A huge amount free, in society as a whole? (3,5,2,5) THE WORLD AT LARGE
22 Car worker admits to making robot (9)
23 I turn to follow a male friend (5)
24 Recent plays by key dramatist (7)
25 Sweet, having hair swept back (7)

Down
1 Eye-care: book test after work (9)
2 Man on board heard in the dark (5)
3 Pointed remark, suggestion involving English roast (8)
4 Dish on plate - items she used (7,8)
5 Western film jaundiced – hang on, that’s wrong (6,9) DJANGO UNCHAINED
6 Elephant keeper, married, with a husband no longer in the game (6) MAHOUT
7 Nocturnal creature in a stream grabbing Daffy Duck? (9)
8 Impertinent answer covering Saints (5)
13 Would-be poet met, merry with sherry (9)
15 Footwear item in joint, very British, held up (5-4)
16 Gets rid of bad lots (8)
19 Vulgar general (6)
20 Quality paintings put up, Italian (5)
21 Breed fish, reportedly (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Comprehensive collection of books in vehicle (7)
5 Humbles me after interrupting church dignitaries (7)
9 Row about good, formidable opponent (5)
10 Three articles, mother’s objects of loathing (9)
11 Astounding rhyme adapted for part of Lent (9,6) MOTHERING SUNDAY
12 Continuously on strike, everywhere (10) THROUGHOUT
14 Appeal of Steeple Ashton (4)
17 Ma’s toy? (2-2)
18 Agricultural worker’s garment made by 13? (5-5) SMOCK-FROCK
20 A huge amount free, in society as a whole? (3,5,2,5) THE WORLD AT LARGE
22 Car worker admits to making robot (9)
23 I turn to follow a male friend (5)
24 Recent plays by key dramatist (7)
25 Sweet, having hair swept back (7)

Down
1 Eye-care: book test after work (9) (OP)(TOME)(TRY)
2 Man on board heard in the dark (5)
3 Pointed remark, suggestion involving English roast (8) (BARB)(E)(CUE)
4 Dish on plate - items she used (7,8) SPANISH OMELETTE*
5 Western film jaundiced – hang on, that’s wrong (6,9) DJANGO UNCHAINED*
6 Elephant keeper, married, with a husband no longer in the game (6)
7 Nocturnal creature in a stream grabbing Daffy Duck? (9)
8 Impertinent answer covering Saints (5)
13 Would-be poet met, merry with sherry (9)
15 Footwear item in joint, very British, held up (5-4)
16 Gets rid of bad lots (8)
19 Vulgar general (6)
20 Quality paintings put up, Italian (5)
21 Breed fish, reportedly (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Comprehensive collection of books in vehicle (7)OMNIBUS
5 Humbles me after interrupting church dignitaries (7)DEMEANS
9 Row about good, formidable opponent (5)TIGER
10 Three articles, mother’s objects of loathing (9)ANATHEMAS
11 Astounding rhyme adapted for part of Lent (9,6) MOTHERING SUNDAY
12 Continuously on strike, everywhere (10) THROUGHOUT
14 Appeal of Steeple Ashton (4)PLEA
17 Ma’s toy? (2-2)YO-YO
18 Agricultural worker’s garment made by 13? (5-5) SMOCK-FROCK
20 A huge amount free, in society as a whole? (3,5,2,5) THE WORLD AT LARGE
22 Car worker admits to making robot (9)
23 I turn to follow a male friend (5)
24 Recent plays by key dramatist (7)
25 Sweet, having hair swept back (7)

Down
1 Eye-care: book test after work (9) (OP)(TOME)(TRY)
2 Man on board heard in the dark (5)
3 Pointed remark, suggestion involving English roast (8) (BARB)(E)(CUE)
4 Dish on plate - items she used (7,8) SPANISH OMELETTE*
5 Western film jaundiced – hang on, that’s wrong (6,9) DJANGO UNCHAINED*
6 Elephant keeper, married, with a husband no longer in the game (6)MAHOUT
7 Nocturnal creature in a stream grabbing Daffy Duck? (9)
8 Impertinent answer covering Saints (5)
13 Would-be poet met, merry with sherry (9)
15 Footwear item in joint, very British, held up (5-4)
16 Gets rid of bad lots (8)
19 Vulgar general (6)
20 Quality paintings put up, Italian (5)
21 Breed fish, reportedly (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Comprehensive collection of books in vehicle (7)OMNIBUS
5 Humbles me after interrupting church dignitaries (7)DEMEANS
9 Row about good, formidable opponent (5)TIGER
10 Three articles, mother’s objects of loathing (9)ANATHEMAS
11 Astounding rhyme adapted for part of Lent (9,6) MOTHERING SUNDAY
12 Continuously on strike, everywhere (10) THROUGHOUT
14 Appeal of Steeple Ashton (4)PLEA
17 Ma’s toy? (2-2)YO-YO
18 Agricultural worker’s garment made by 13? (5-5) SMOCK-FROCK
20 A huge amount free, in society as a whole? (3,5,2,5) THE WORLD AT LARGE
22 Car worker admits to making robot (9)AUTOMATON
23 I turn to follow a male friend (5)AMIGO
24 Recent plays by key dramatist (7)TERRENCE
25 Sweet, having hair swept back (7)DESSERT

Down
1 Eye-care: book test after work (9) (OP)(TOME)(TRY)
2 Man on board heard in the dark (5)NIGHT
3 Pointed remark, suggestion involving English roast (8) (BARB)(E)(CUE)
4 Dish on plate - items she used (7,8) SPANISH OMELETTE*
5 Western film jaundiced – hang on, that’s wrong (6,9) DJANGO UNCHAINED*
6 Elephant keeper, married, with a husband no longer in the game (6)MAHOUT
7 Nocturnal creature in a stream grabbing Daffy Duck? (9)ARMADILLO
8 Impertinent answer covering Saints (5)SASSY
13 Would-be poet met, merry with sherry (9)RHYMESTER
15 Footwear item in joint, very British, held up (5-4)ANKLE-BOOT
16 Gets rid of bad lots (8)OFFLOADS
19 Vulgar general (6)COMMON
20 Quality paintings put up, Italian (5)TRAIT
21 Breed fish, reportedly (5)RAISE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Hi friends, I am flying tonight to Los Angeles to spend about 3 and 1/2 months with my daughter's family. All sorts of lags are expected! :noteeth: And naturally I shall not be able to post regularly here. Shall try my best to keep in touch with our thread's activity. :wave:

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Clearly Exa caught leaving precisely after money is put in plate (10) DISTINCTLY
6 Discharge contents of glass pitcher (4)
10 Cops confine opposition leader having lime juice with cocaine inside (9) POLICEMEN
11 Lloyd breaks toy (5)
12 Consuming a bottle, ten men dance with cheer (13) ENCOURAGEMENT
14 Drop first slip's cap on point (5)
15 Install broken tables first in Salvation Hospital (9)
17 Men text (consuming a gin cocktail) with cells (9)
21 Constructing a flat can be disastrous (5)
22 Circus master left son, broke free once without love. That's the limits (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
24 Idea of denim aged somewhat (5)
25 Creating genetic User Experience is killing (9)
26 Town leaders caught intimidating touring youth (4)
27 As per report, studied about electronic screen and regulated (10)

Down
1 Player down before media faction released information about low spirits (10)
2 Favouring self-catering arrangement's far off... (9)
3 ... rope in one cook uncle, to get noodles essentially (7)
4 Be as good as a close friend, without a shred of difference (7)
5 In case being around group's not good, it will be most protracted (7)
7 Religious group’s on trial (5)
8 Ethoxyls often used in making dolls (4)
9 Die in brave stunt perhaps often (6)
13 Dared Allen to undress during shift on top of desk (10)
16 Goal in X-Note is to get Anon's article discarded (9)
18 Never place rook in the middle, player gets butterflies in stomach (6)
19 Look after son's home and sleep (4-3)
20 Staff Officer's first fitness examination is the most lenient (7)
21 A bit of atta and maida flour mixed for recipe (7)
22 Tea with right temperature on table (5)
23 +7 is its atomic number (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11273/article6715663.ece

[deepakgita]

Hi friends, I am flying tonight to Los Angeles to spend about 3 and 1/2 months with my daughter's family. All sorts of lags are expected! :noteeth: And naturally I shall not be able to post regularly here. Shall try my best to keep in touch with our thread's activity. :wave:

Enjoy your holiday PP

[Russellbew]

Hi ma'am ,
Happy & safe journey ! Enjoy :)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Clearly Exa caught leaving precisely after money is put in plate (10) DISTINCTLY
6 Discharge contents of glass pitcher (4) SPIT
10 Cops confine opposition leader having lime juice with cocaine inside (9) POLICEMEN
11 Lloyd breaks toy (5)
12 Consuming a bottle, ten men dance with cheer (13) ENCOURAGEMENT
14 Drop first slip's cap on point (5) SLIDE
15 Install broken tables first in Salvation Hospital (9)
17 Men text (consuming a gin cocktail) with cells (9)
21 Constructing a flat can be disastrous (5)
22 Circus master left son, broke free once without love. That's the limits (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
24 Idea of denim aged somewhat (5) IMAGE
25 Creating genetic User Experience is killing (9)
26 Town leaders caught intimidating touring youth (4) CITY
27 As per report, studied about electronic screen and regulated (10)

Down
1 Player down before media faction released information about low spirits (10)
2 Favouring self-catering arrangement's far off... (9)
3 ... rope in one cook uncle, to get noodles essentially (7)
4 Be as good as a close friend, without a shred of difference (7)
5 In case being around group's not good, it will be most protracted (7)
7 Religious group’s on trial (5)
8 Ethoxyls often used in making dolls (4)
9 Die in brave stunt perhaps often (6)
13 Dared Allen to undress during shift on top of desk (10)
16 Goal in X-Note is to get Anon's article discarded (9)
18 Never place rook in the middle, player gets butterflies in stomach (6)
19 Look after son's home and sleep (4-3)
20 Staff Officer's first fitness examination is the most lenient (7)
21 A bit of atta and maida flour mixed for recipe (7)
22 Tea with right temperature on table (5)
23 +7 is its atomic number (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Clearly Exa caught leaving precisely after money is put in plate (10) DISTINCTLY
6 Discharge contents of glass pitcher (4)
10 Cops confine opposition leader having lime juice with cocaine inside (9) POLICEMEN
11 Lloyd breaks toy (5) DOLLY
12 Consuming a bottle, ten men dance with cheer (13) ENCOURAGEMENT
14 Drop first slip's cap on point (5)
15 Install broken tables first in Salvation Hospital (9)
17 Men text (consuming a gin cocktail) with cells (9)
21 Constructing a flat can be disastrous (5)
22 Circus master left son, broke free once without love. That's the limits (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
24 Idea of denim aged somewhat (5)
25 Creating genetic User Experience is killing (9)
26 Town leaders caught intimidating touring youth (4)
27 As per report, studied about electronic screen and regulated (10)

Down
1 Player down before media faction released information about low spirits (10) DEPRESSION
2 Favouring self-catering arrangement's far off... (9)
3 ... rope in one cook uncle, to get noodles essentially (7) INCLUDE
4 Be as good as a close friend, without a shred of difference (7)
5 In case being around group's not good, it will be most protracted (7) LONGEST
7 Religious group’s on trial (5)
8 Ethoxyls often used in making dolls (4)
9 Die in brave stunt perhaps often (6)
13 Dared Allen to undress during shift on top of desk (10)
16 Goal in X-Note is to get Anon's article discarded (9)
18 Never place rook in the middle, player gets butterflies in stomach (6)
19 Look after son's home and sleep (4-3)
20 Staff Officer's first fitness examination is the most lenient (7)
21 A bit of atta and maida flour mixed for recipe (7)
22 Tea with right temperature on table (5)
23 +7 is its atomic number (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Clearly Exa caught leaving precisely after money is put in plate (10) DISTINCTLY
6 Discharge contents of glass pitcher (4) SPIT
10 Cops confine opposition leader having lime juice with cocaine inside (9) POLICEMEN
11 Lloyd breaks toy (5)
12 Consuming a bottle, ten men dance with cheer (13) ENCOURAGEMENT
14 Drop first slip's cap on point (5) SLIDE
15 Install broken tables first in Salvation Hospital (9)
17 Men text (consuming a gin cocktail) with cells (9)
21 Constructing a flat can be disastrous (5)
22 Circus master left son, broke free once without love. That's the limits (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
24 Idea of denim aged somewhat (5) IMAGE
25 Creating genetic User Experience is killing (9)
26 Town leaders caught intimidating touring youth (4) CITY
27 As per report, studied about electronic screen and regulated (10)

Down
1 Player down before media faction released information about low spirits (10) (DEPRESS)(1ON<=)
2 Favouring self-catering arrangement's far off... (9) SELECTING* -far
3 ... rope in one cook uncle, to get noodles essentially (7) {I}{NCLU(D)E*}
4 Be as good as a close friend, without a shred of difference (7) COMPA[-d]RE
5 In case being around group's not good, it will be most protracted (7)
7 Religious group’s on trial (5)
8 Ethoxyls often used in making dolls (4)
9 Die in brave stunt perhaps often (6)
13 Dared Allen to undress during shift on top of desk (10)
16 Goal in X-Note is to get Anon's article discarded (9)
18 Never place rook in the middle, player gets butterflies in stomach (6)
19 Look after son's home and sleep (4-3)
20 Staff Officer's first fitness examination is the most lenient (7)
21 A bit of atta and maida flour mixed for recipe (7)
22 Tea with right temperature on table (5)
23 +7 is its atomic number (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Clearly Exa caught leaving precisely after money is put in plate (10) DISTINCTLY
6 Discharge contents of glass pitcher (4) SPIT
10 Cops confine opposition leader having lime juice with cocaine inside (9) POLICEMEN
11 Lloyd breaks toy (5) DOLLY
12 Consuming a bottle, ten men dance with cheer (13) ENCOURAGEMENT
14 Drop first slip's cap on point (5) SLIDE
15 Install broken tables first in Salvation Hospital (9) ESTABLISH
17 Men text (consuming a gin cocktail) with cells (9) ORGANISMS
21 Constructing a flat can be disastrous (5) FATAL
22 Circus master left son, broke free once without love. That's the limits (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
24 Idea of denim aged somewhat (5) IMAGE
25 Creating genetic User Experience is killing (9) EXECUTING
26 Town leaders caught intimidating touring youth (4) CITY
27 As per report, studied about electronic screen and regulated (10) RESTRAINED

DOWN
1 Player down before media faction released information about low spirits (10) DEPRESSION
2 Favouring self-catering arrangement's far off... (9) SELECTING
3 ... rope in one cook uncle, to get noodles essentially (7) INCLUDE
4 Be as good as a close friend, without a shred of difference (7) COMPARE
5 In case being around group's not good, it will be most protracted (7) LONGEST
7 Religious group’s on trial (5) PILOT
8 Ethoxyls often used in making dolls (4) TOYS
9 Die in brave stunt perhaps often (6) ADVERB
13 Dared Allen to undress during shift on top of desk (10) CHALLENGED
16 Goal in X-Note is to get Anon's article discarded (9) INTENTION
18 Never place rook in the middle, player gets butterflies in stomach (6) NERVES
19 Look after son's home and sleep (4-3) SHUT-EYE
20 Staff Officer's first fitness examination is the most lenient (7) SOFTEST
21 A bit of atta and maida flour mixed for recipe (7) FORMULA
22 Tea with right temperature on table (5) CHART
23 +7 is its atomic number (4) ZINC

:clap::clap::clap:

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Sheriff fenced all over the place to let Henry fellow escape clashes (11)
9 Son longed to get moped essentially and bought (7)
10 Inspire nurse, consequently get ecstasy (7)
11 Say, a bird's part fell off hill (5)
12 Spoke about experiment on stitching dress with a bit of exposure (9)
13 Scrolls of college web address seen on street primarily (5)
15 Rush armies to liberate America in operations (9)
18 Pleased with arrangement of Id fiestas (9)
21 Basketball player is more careful while leaving India (5)
22 English comic has no point on the subject (9)
24 Dangerous to contain displeasure (5)
26 Agent cooks clean hen spending energy (7)
27 Dismisses teams regularly in slog overs (7) REMOVES
28 Children at last have medieval music around on Sunday (11) DESCENDANTS

Down
1 Blocks princess hard at the centre of Nasik (9) DISTRICTS
2 Crazy fool gets down at stream (5) FLOOD
3 Queens could be vamps removing shirt tension-free (9)
4 Letters from boyfriend lessens but constant (7)
5 Dear French, taking a copy is more economical (7)
6 Sub Inspector had a tango with Eastern composer (5)
7 Blowing up Brit's gun in revolt... (8)
8 ...must be one education somewhat (4)
14 Reasonable to desert a lion in distress (8)
16 She at last climaxed wildly and shouted (9)
17 Forces go after American uprising by end of December and stuns (9)
19 In charge lies about having caught emotionally cold persons (7)
20 Warrant for stevedore in disguise to leave (7)
22 Every individual has terrible ache (4)
23 Possessed Arden won some coming back (5)
25 Likely that George IV is with earl mid-morning (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10990/article5612256.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Sheriff fenced all over the place to let Henry fellow escape clashes (11)
9 Son longed to get moped essentially and bought (7)
10 Inspire nurse, consequently get ecstasy (7)
11 Say, a bird's part fell off hill (5)
12 Spoke about experiment on stitching dress with a bit of exposure (9)
13 Scrolls of college web address seen on street primarily (5) Curls
15 Rush armies to liberate America in operations (9)
18 Pleased with arrangement of Id fiestas (9) Satisfied
21 Basketball player is more careful while leaving India (5)
22 English comic has no point on the subject (9)
24 Dangerous to contain displeasure (5)
26 Agent cooks clean hen spending energy (7)
27 Dismisses teams regularly in slog overs (7) REMOVES
28 Children at last have medieval music around on Sunday (11) DESCENDANTS

Down
1 Blocks princess hard at the centre of Nasik (9) DISTRICTS
2 Crazy fool gets down at stream (5) FLOOD
3 Queens could be vamps removing shirt tension-free (9)
4 Letters from boyfriend lessens but constant (7)
5 Dear French, taking a copy is more economical (7)
6 Sub Inspector had a tango with Eastern composer (5)
7 Blowing up Brit's gun in revolt... (8)
8 ...must be one education somewhat (4)
14 Reasonable to desert a lion in distress (8)
16 She at last climaxed wildly and shouted (9) Exclaimed
17 Forces go after American uprising by end of December and stuns (9)
19 In charge lies about having caught emotionally cold persons (7)
20 Warrant for stevedore in disguise to leave (7)
22 Every individual has terrible ache (4)
23 Possessed Arden won some coming back (5)
25 Likely that George IV is with earl mid-morning (5) Given

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5612256.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Sheriff fenced all over the place to let Henry fellow escape clashes (11)
9 Son longed to get moped essentially and bought (7)
10 Inspire nurse, consequently get ecstasy (7)
11 Say, a bird's part fell off hill (5)
12 Spoke about experiment on stitching dress with a bit of exposure (9)
13 Scrolls of college web address seen on street primarily (5) Curls
15 Rush armies to liberate America in operations (9)
18 Pleased with arrangement of Id fiestas (9) Satisfied
21 Basketball player is more careful while leaving India (5)
22 English comic has no point on the subject (9)
24 Dangerous to contain displeasure (5)
26 Agent cooks clean hen spending energy (7)
27 Dismisses teams regularly in slog overs (7) REMOVES
28 Children at last have medieval music around on Sunday (11) DESCENDANTS

Down
1 Blocks princess hard at the centre of Nasik (9) DISTRICTS
2 Crazy fool gets down at stream (5) FLOOD
3 Queens could be vamps removing shirt tension-free (9)
4 Letters from boyfriend lessens but constant (7)
5 Dear French, taking a copy is more economical (7)
6 Sub Inspector had a tango with Eastern composer (5)
7 Blowing up Brit's gun in revolt... (8)
8 ...must be one education somewhat (4)
14 Reasonable to desert a lion in distress (8)
16 She at last climaxed wildly and shouted (9) Exclaimed
17 Forces go after American uprising by end of December and stuns (9) SURPRISES
19 In charge lies about having caught emotionally cold persons (7) ICICLES
20 Warrant for stevedore in disguise to leave (7)
22 Every individual has terrible ache (4) EACH
23 Possessed Arden won some coming back (5) OWNED
25 Likely that George IV is with earl mid-morning (5) Given

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Appealing starters — calamari and tuna croquettes. How yummy! (6)
4 Constrains armies (6)
9 Go through Nathula, for example (4)
10 Close to hundred devastated nannies try wine after losing wars (6,4)
11 Two pecs flexed to show muscles (6)
12 Flexible relatives being flexible (8)
13 Endowed with many skills (9)
15 Cover is important, by the sound of it (4)
16 Move in mysterious ways (4)
17 Suspension of tax movement about to go away (9)
21 Mr India needs network of thousand chief advisors to end up in neighbouring country (3,5)
22 Plain auditor cried out (6)
24 Raceme tips used to make wax (10)
25 Precipitation is somewhat less nowadays (4)
26 Doubts regarding alphabet lacking ‘o’ are false (6)
27 Losing best returns during depression caused suspension from work (6)

Down
1 Holder of tea, port on the rocks (7)
2 Sample tea and Italian wine finally procured by Asian (5)
3 Give team a telephone (7)
5 Cost of driving large auto is unknown (6)
6 A constituent of rhythm (9)
7 Dawn in Singaporean university? (7)
8 One French man had pot valued to be pure (13)
14 Weapons that babies have (5,4)
16 Hesitate to crush burning piece of manuscript (7)
18 Editor is aboard vehicle going back to settle down (7)
19 Our son buying ecstasy is becoming stressful (7)
20 Kid in pain? Fantastic! (6)
23 Misuse junk (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10991/article5616309.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Appealing starters — calamari and tuna croquettes. How yummy! (6) CATCHY
4 Constrains armies (6)
9 Go through Nathula, for example (4) PASS
10 Close to hundred devastated nannies try wine after losing wars (6,4)
11 Two pecs flexed to show muscles (6)
12 Flexible relatives being flexible (8)
13 Endowed with many skills (9)
15 Cover is important, by the sound of it (4)
16 Move in mysterious ways (4)
17 Suspension of tax movement about to go away (9)
21 Mr India needs network of thousand chief advisors to end up in neighbouring country (3,5)
22 Plain auditor cried out (6)
24 Raceme tips used to make wax (10)
25 Precipitation is somewhat less nowadays (4)
26 Doubts regarding alphabet lacking ‘o’ are false (6)
27 Losing best returns during depression caused suspension from work (6)

Down
1 Holder of tea, port on the rocks (7)
2 Sample tea and Italian wine finally procured by Asian (5) TASTE
3 Give team a telephone (7) HANDSET
5 Cost of driving large auto is unknown (6)
6 A constituent of rhythm (9)
7 Dawn in Singaporean university? (7)
8 One French man had pot valued to be pure (13)
14 Weapons that babies have (5,4)
16 Hesitate to crush burning piece of manuscript (7)
18 Editor is aboard vehicle going back to settle down (7)
19 Our son buying ecstasy is becoming stressful (7)
20 Kid in pain? Fantastic! (6)
23 Misuse junk (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Appealing starters — calamari and tuna croquettes. How yummy! (6) CATCHY
4 Constrains armies (6)
9 Go through Nathula, for example (4) PASS
10 Close to hundred devastated nannies try wine after losing wars (6,4) NINETY NINE
11 Two pecs flexed to show muscles (6) BICEPS
12 Flexible relatives being flexible (8)
13 Endowed with many skills (9)
15 Cover is important, by the sound of it (4)
16 Move in mysterious ways (4)
17 Suspension of tax movement about to go away (9)
21 Mr India needs network of thousand chief advisors to end up in neighbouring country (3,5) SRI LANKA
22 Plain auditor cried out (6)
24 Raceme tips used to make wax (10) SPERMACETI
25 Precipitation is somewhat less nowadays (4)
26 Doubts regarding alphabet lacking ‘o’ are false (6)
27 Losing best returns during depression caused suspension from work (6)

Down
1 Holder of tea, port on the rocks (7)
2 Sample tea and Italian wine finally procured by Asian (5) TASTE
3 Give team a telephone (7) HANDSET
5 Cost of driving large auto is unknown (6)
6 A constituent of rhythm (9)
7 Dawn in Singaporean university? (7)
8 One French man had pot valued to be pure (13)
14 Weapons that babies have (5,4)
16 Hesitate to crush burning piece of manuscript (7)
18 Editor is aboard vehicle going back to settle down (7)
19 Our son buying ecstasy is becoming stressful (7)
20 Kid in pain? Fantastic! (6)
23 Misuse junk (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Appealing starters — calamari and tuna croquettes. How yummy! (6) CATCHY
4 Constrains armies (6)
9 Go through Nathula, for example (4) PASS
10 Close to hundred devastated nannies try wine after losing wars (6,4) NINETY NINE
11 Two pecs flexed to show muscles (6) BICEPS
12 Flexible relatives being flexible (8)
13 Endowed with many skills (9)
15 Cover is important, by the sound of it (4)
16 Move in mysterious ways (4)
17 Suspension of tax movement about to go away (9) CESSATION
21 Mr India needs network of thousand chief advisors to end up in neighbouring country (3,5) SRI LANKA
22 Plain auditor cried out (6)
24 Raceme tips used to make wax (10) SPERMACETI
25 Precipitation is somewhat less nowadays (4)
26 Doubts regarding alphabet lacking ‘o’ are false (6)
27 Losing best returns during depression caused suspension from work (6)

Down
1 Holder of tea, port on the rocks (7)
2 Sample tea and Italian wine finally procured by Asian (5) TASTE
3 Give team a telephone (7) HANDSET
5 Cost of driving large auto is unknown (6)
6 A constituent of rhythm (9)
7 Dawn in Singaporean university? (7)
8 One French man had pot valued to be pure (13) UNADULTERATED
14 Weapons that babies have (5,4) SMALL ARMS
16 Hesitate to crush burning piece of manuscript (7)
18 Editor is aboard vehicle going back to settle down (7)
19 Our son buying ecstasy is becoming stressful (7)
20 Kid in pain? Fantastic! (6) INFANT
23 Misuse junk (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Appealing starters — calamari and tuna croquettes. How yummy! (6) CATCHY
4 Constrains armies (6)
9 Go through Nathula, for example (4) PASS
10 Close to hundred devastated nannies try wine after losing wars (6,4) NINETY NINE
11 Two pecs flexed to show muscles (6) BICEPS
12 Flexible relatives being flexible (8)
13 Endowed with many skills (9) VERSATILE (E)
15 Cover is important, by the sound of it (4)
16 Move in mysterious ways (4)
17 Suspension of tax movement about to go away (9)
21 Mr India needs network of thousand chief advisors to end up in neighbouring country (3,5) SRI LANKA
22 Plain auditor cried out (6)
24 Raceme tips used to make wax (10) SPERMACETI
25 Precipitation is somewhat less nowadays (4)
26 Doubts regarding alphabet lacking ‘o’ are false (6)
27 Losing best returns during depression caused suspension from work (6)

Down
1 Holder of tea, port on the rocks (7)
2 Sample tea and Italian wine finally procured by Asian (5) TASTE
3 Give team a telephone (7) HANDSET
5 Cost of driving large auto is unknown (6)
6 A constituent of rhythm (9)
7 Dawn in Singaporean university? (7)
8 One French man had pot valued to be pure (13) UN/ADULT/E/RATED
14 Weapons that babies have (5,4) SMALL ARMS (CD)
16 Hesitate to crush burning piece of manuscript (7)
18 Editor is aboard vehicle going back to settle down (7)
19 Our son buying ecstasy is becoming stressful (7) ON(E)ROUS*
20 Kid in pain? Fantastic! (6)
23 Misuse junk (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Appealing starters — calamari and tuna croquettes. How yummy! (6) CATCHY
4 Constrains armies (6) FORCES
9 Go through Nathula, for example (4) PASS
10 Close to hundred devastated nannies try wine after losing wars (6,4) NINETY NINE
11 Two pecs flexed to show muscles (6) BICEPS
12 Flexible relatives being flexible (8)
13 Endowed with many skills (9) VERSATILE (E)
15 Cover is important, by the sound of it (4)
16 Move in mysterious ways (4) SWAY
17 Suspension of tax movement about to go away (9)
21 Mr India needs network of thousand chief advisors to end up in neighbouring country (3,5) SRI LANKA
22 Plain auditor cried out (6) BAWLED
24 Raceme tips used to make wax (10) SPERMACETI
25 Precipitation is somewhat less nowadays (4) SNOW
26 Doubts regarding alphabet lacking ‘o’ are false (6)
27 Losing best returns during depression caused suspension from work (6)

Down
1 Holder of tea, port on the rocks (7)
2 Sample tea and Italian wine finally procured by Asian (5) TASTE
3 Give team a telephone (7) HANDSET
5 Cost of driving large auto is unknown (6)
6 A constituent of rhythm (9)
7 Dawn in Singaporean university? (7)
8 One French man had pot valued to be pure (13) UN/ADULT/E/RATED
14 Weapons that babies have (5,4) SMALL ARMS (CD)
16 Hesitate to crush burning piece of manuscript (7)
18 Editor is aboard vehicle going back to settle down (7)
19 Our son buying ecstasy is becoming stressful (7) ON(E)ROUS*
20 Kid in pain? Fantastic! (6)
23 Misuse junk (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Appealing starters — calamari and tuna croquettes. How yummy! (6) CATCHY
4 Constrains armies (6) FORCES
9 Go through Nathula, for example (4) PASS
10 Close to hundred devastated nannies try wine after losing wars (6,4) NINETY NINE
11 Two pecs flexed to show muscles (6) BICEPS
12 Flexible relatives being flexible (8) DIALOGIC ( from the Thcc blog )
13 Endowed with many skills (9) VERSATILE (E)
15 Cover is important, by the sound of it (4) MANE
16 Move in mysterious ways (4) SWAY
17 Suspension of tax movement about to go away (9) CESSATION
21 Mr India needs network of thousand chief advisors to end up in neighbouring country (3,5) SRI LANKA
22 Plain auditor cried out (6) BAWLED
24 Raceme tips used to make wax (10) SPERMACETI
25 Precipitation is somewhat less nowadays (4) SNOW
26 Doubts regarding alphabet lacking ‘o’ are false (6) ERSATZ
27 Losing best returns during depression caused suspension from work (6) RECESS

Down
1 Holder of tea, port on the rocks (7) CHALICE
2 Sample tea and Italian wine finally procured by Asian (5) TASTE
3 Give team a telephone (7) HANDSET
5 Cost of driving large auto is unknown (6) OUTLAY
6 A constituent of rhythm (9) CONSONANT
7 Dawn in Singaporean university? (7) SUNRISE
8 One French man had pot valued to be pure (13) UN/ADULT/E/RATED
14 Weapons that babies have (5,4) SMALL ARMS (CD)
16 Hesitate to crush burning piece of manuscript (7) SCRUPLE
18 Editor is aboard vehicle going back to settle down (7) SUBSIDE
19 Our son buying ecstasy is becoming stressful (7) ON(E)ROUS*
20 Kid in pain? Fantastic! (6) INFANT
23 Misuse junk (5) WASTE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Way to vent one’s heart (6)
4 When there’s no empty hive, no honeybee goes off individually (3,2,3)
10 Decree leading to Commonwealth annexing Union Territory (7)
11 Husband interferes in unmarried woman’s haircut (7)
12 Birth of nano-science leaves no impression initially (8) NASCENCE
13 Exploits retards (6)
15 Crack Spinner’s first set (4)
16 Competes with one player needing no introduction and wins (9) VICTORIES
20 Melts butter to refine éclairs if spoilt (9)
21 Comprehensive database includes a scripture (4)
24 Rupee affected with onset of oligopoly in the Occident (6)
26 Constrain with out-swing at the start to get bail flying (8)
28 Dirty old man has trimmed mane (7)
29 Tunic, ornaments concealing mythical creature (7)
30 Unmasking former flame’s faking (8)
31 Discharges extremely irate visitors after some underwear goes missing (6)

Down
1 Criminal, perhaps in roasts (8)
2 A mushroom is an animal’s pedestal (9)
3 Ways to conquer disheartened emperors (6)
5 Basically, no external sportsman triumphs in Kiwi-home? (4)
6 Bumps caused by friction in group of second-grade performers (8) BLISTERS
7 Playing raga after dropping note, on instrument (5)
8 Nevertheless, beaten seven-love (4,2)
9 They’re dropped as a sign of interest by the Queen to get King and overlords by her side (9) KERCHIEFS
14 An element of my tribute’s funny (9)
17 Lifts dress to reveal sister’s top (9)
18 Western musician’s covers (8)
19 Parades leading to huffs and puffs with oldness creeping in (8)
22 40-40? Accepts draw to conclude! (6)
23 Upcoming band is divided (6)
25 Review fast bowler’s run-up (5)
27 Privy to letters from Latino nation (2,2)

4142

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Way to vent one’s heart (6)
4 When there’s no empty hive, no honeybee goes off individually (3,2,3) ONE BY ONE
10 Decree leading to Commonwealth annexing Union Territory (7)
11 Husband interferes in unmarried woman’s haircut (7)
12 Birth of nano-science leaves no impression initially (8) NASCENCE
13 Exploits retards (6)
15 Crack Spinner’s first set (4)
16 Competes with one player needing no introduction and wins (9) VICTORIES
20 Melts butter to refine éclairs if spoilt (9)
21 Comprehensive database includes a scripture (4)
24 Rupee affected with onset of oligopoly in the Occident (6)
26 Constrain with out-swing at the start to get bail flying (8)
28 Dirty old man has trimmed mane (7)
29 Tunic, ornaments concealing mythical creature (7)
30 Unmasking former flame’s faking (8)
31 Discharges extremely irate visitors after some underwear goes missing (6)

Down
1 Criminal, perhaps in roasts (8)
2 A mushroom is an animal’s pedestal (9)
3 Ways to conquer disheartened emperors (6)
5 Basically, no external sportsman triumphs in Kiwi-home? (4) NEST
6 Bumps caused by friction in group of second-grade performers (8) BLISTERS
7 Playing raga after dropping note, on instrument (5)
8 Nevertheless, beaten seven-love (4,2) EVEN SO
9 They’re dropped as a sign of interest by the Queen to get King and overlords by her side (9) KERCHIEFS
14 An element of my tribute’s funny (9)
17 Lifts dress to reveal sister’s top (9) ELEVATORS
18 Western musician’s covers (8)
19 Parades leading to huffs and puffs with oldness creeping in (8)
22 40-40? Accepts draw to conclude! (6)
23 Upcoming band is divided (6)
25 Review fast bowler’s run-up (5)
27 Privy to letters from Latino nation (2,2)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Way to vent one’s heart (6) ARTERY
4 When there’s no empty hive, no honeybee goes off individually (3,2,3) ONE BY ONE
10 Decree leading to Commonwealth annexing Union Territory (7) STATUTE
11 Husband interferes in unmarried woman’s haircut (7) SHINGLE
12 Birth of nano-science leaves no impression initially (8) NASCENCE
13 Exploits retards (6)
15 Crack Spinner’s first set (4)
16 Competes with one player needing no introduction and wins (9) VICTORIES
20 Melts butter to refine éclairs if spoilt (9) CLARIFIES
21 Comprehensive database includes a scripture (4)
24 Rupee affected with onset of oligopoly in the Occident (6)
26 Constrain with out-swing at the start to get bail flying (8)
28 Dirty old man has trimmed mane (7)
29 Tunic, ornaments concealing mythical creature (7)
30 Unmasking former flame’s faking (8)
31 Discharges extremely irate visitors after some underwear goes missing (6)

Down
1 Criminal, perhaps in roasts (8)
2 A mushroom is an animal’s pedestal (9)
3 Ways to conquer disheartened emperors (6)
5 Basically, no external sportsman triumphs in Kiwi-home? (4) NEST
6 Bumps caused by friction in group of second-grade performers (8) BLISTERS
7 Playing raga after dropping note, on instrument (5)
8 Nevertheless, beaten seven-love (4,2) EVEN SO
9 They’re dropped as a sign of interest by the Queen to get King and overlords by her side (9) KERCHIEFS
14 An element of my tribute’s funny (9)
17 Lifts dress to reveal sister’s top (9) ELEVATORS
18 Western musician’s covers (8)
19 Parades leading to huffs and puffs with oldness creeping in (8)
22 40-40? Accepts draw to conclude! (6)
23 Upcoming band is divided (6)
25 Review fast bowler’s run-up (5)
27 Privy to letters from Latino nation (2,2)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Part of composer's act (4)
3 They're employed by a prince in places needing renovation (10)
10 I will return after beer, dancing and running, to show resistance (9)
11 Easily tempted by French beer I’m told (5)
12 Love writer's content in verse for the first few lines (7)
13 Wet site gets cleaned up during day (7)
14 Has difficulty in breathing in vapour that’s extremely poisonous (5)
15 Illegitimate one acts up really frequently (7)
18 Cocktail (a cider) ordered after a bit of schmooze (7)
21 Poorly portrayed act — it can be refined (5)
24 Birds found in huge quarries (7)
26 Stupid man barges in and makes a loud noise (7)
27 Sniffed bone belonging to Eddard Stark (5)
28 Be rude and vulgar in speech/conversation (9)
29 A spare shed built for the leaders (10)
30 Top shape (4)

Down
1 Drop an itinerant for free (6)
2 Dipped in blue (9)
4 Those displaying powers to hold rites legitimately (7)
5 American football player gets large home and title on retiring (7)
6 A couple of fellows drunk caught in distress greatly (7)
7 John will have hot water in between to sing a song (5)
8 Listen properly to lady's tips without making any noise (8)
9 Takes a nap in small, enjoyable places on vacation (6)
16 Chose rare variety animal for a contest (9)
17 Dazzles a model engaged in music (8)
19 Cold, unopened bar drinks he would down with cheese (7)
20 Rest like to live outside university (7)
21 One taken to court after committing crime starts to get sued badly (7)
22 Small duck wiping its bottom and top about in a vessel meant for brewing (6)
23 Insist upon a lock up (6)
25 Tapes wound with glue (5)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Part of composer's act (4)
3 They're employed by a prince in places needing renovation (10)
10 I will return after beer, dancing and running, to show resistance (9) REBELLION
11 Easily tempted by French beer I’m told (5)
12 Love writer's content in verse for the first few lines (7) OPENERS
13 Wet site gets cleaned up during day (7)
14 Has difficulty in breathing in vapour that’s extremely poisonous (5)
15 Illegitimate one acts up really frequently (7)
18 Cocktail (a cider) ordered after a bit of schmooze (7)
21 Poorly portrayed act — it can be refined (5)
24 Birds found in huge quarries (7)
26 Stupid man barges in and makes a loud noise (7)
27 Sniffed bone belonging to Eddard Stark (5)
28 Be rude and vulgar in speech/conversation (9)
29 A spare shed built for the leaders (10) SPEARHEADS
30 Top shape (4)

Down
1 Drop an itinerant for free (6) PARDON
2 Dipped in blue (9)
4 Those displaying powers to hold rites legitimately (7)
5 American football player gets large home and title on retiring (7)
6 A couple of fellows drunk caught in distress greatly (7)
7 John will have hot water in between to sing a song (5)
8 Listen properly to lady's tips without making any noise (8)
9 Takes a nap in small, enjoyable places on vacation (6)
16 Chose rare variety animal for a contest (9)
17 Dazzles a model engaged in music (8)
19 Cold, unopened bar drinks he would down with cheese (7)
20 Rest like to live outside university (7)
21 One taken to court after committing crime starts to get sued badly (7)
22 Small duck wiping its bottom and top about in a vessel meant for brewing (6)
23 Insist upon a lock up (6)
25 Tapes wound with glue (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Part of composer's act (4)
3 They're employed by a prince in places needing renovation (10)
10 I will return after beer, dancing and running, to show resistance (9) REBELLION
11 Easily tempted by French beer I’m told (5)
12 Love writer's content in verse for the first few lines (7) OPENERS
13 Wet site gets cleaned up during day (7)
14 Has difficulty in breathing in vapour that’s extremely poisonous (5)
15 Illegitimate one acts up really frequently (7)
18 Cocktail (a cider) ordered after a bit of schmooze (7)
21 Poorly portrayed act — it can be refined (5)
24 Birds found in huge quarries (7)OSPREYS
26 Stupid man barges in and makes a loud noise (7)
27 Sniffed bone belonging to Eddard Stark (5)
28 Be rude and vulgar in speech/conversation (9)
29 A spare shed built for the leaders (10) SPEARHEADS
30 Top shape (4)

Down
1 Drop an itinerant for free (6) PARDON
2 Dipped in blue (9)
4 Those displaying powers to hold rites legitimately (7)
5 American football player gets large home and title on retiring (7)
6 A couple of fellows drunk caught in distress greatly (7)
7 John will have hot water in between to sing a song (5)
8 Listen properly to lady's tips without making any noise (8)
9 Takes a nap in small, enjoyable places on vacation (6)
16 Chose rare variety animal for a contest (9)
17 Dazzles a model engaged in music (8)
19 Cold, unopened bar drinks he would down with cheese (7)CHEDDAR
20 Rest like to live outside university (7) RESIDUE
21 One taken to court after committing crime starts to get sued badly (7)
22 Small duck wiping its bottom and top about in a vessel meant for brewing (6) TEAPOT
23 Insist upon a lock up (6)
25 Tapes wound with glue (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Part of composer's act (4)
3 They're employed by a prince in places needing renovation (10)
10 I will return after beer, dancing and running, to show resistance (9) REBELLION
11 Easily tempted by French beer I’m told (5)
12 Love writer's content in verse for the first few lines (7) OPENERS
13 Wet site gets cleaned up during day (7)
14 Has difficulty in breathing in vapour that’s extremely poisonous (5)
15 Illegitimate one acts up really frequently (7)
18 Cocktail (a cider) ordered after a bit of schmooze (7)
21 Poorly portrayed act — it can be refined (5)
24 Birds found in huge quarries (7)OSPREYS
26 Stupid man barges in and makes a loud noise (7)
27 Sniffed bone belonging to Eddard Stark (5)
28 Be rude and vulgar in speech/conversation (9)
29 A spare shed built for the leaders (10) SPEARHEADS
30 Top shape (4)

Down
1 Drop an itinerant for free (6) PARDON
2 Dipped in blue (9)
4 Those displaying powers to hold rites legitimately (7)
5 American football player gets large home and title on retiring (7)
6 A couple of fellows drunk caught in distress greatly (7)
7 John will have hot water in between to sing a song (5)
8 Listen properly to lady's tips without making any noise (8) SILENTLY
9 Takes a nap in small, enjoyable places on vacation (6)
16 Chose rare variety animal for a contest (9) RACEHORSE
17 Dazzles a model engaged in music (8)
19 Cold, unopened bar drinks he would down with cheese (7)CHEDDAR
20 Rest like to live outside university (7) RESIDUE
21 One taken to court after committing crime starts to get sued badly (7) ACCUSED
22 Small duck wiping its bottom and top about in a vessel meant for brewing (6) TEAPOT
23 Insist upon a lock up (6)
25 Tapes wound with glue (5) PASTE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Part of composer's act (4)
3 They're employed by a prince in places needing renovation (10) APPLIANCES
10 I will return after beer, dancing and running, to show resistance (9) REBELLION
11 Easily tempted by French beer I’m told (5)
12 Love writer's content in verse for the first few lines (7) OPENERS
13 Wet site gets cleaned up during day (7)
14 Has difficulty in breathing in vapour that’s extremely poisonous (5)
15 Illegitimate one acts up really frequently (7)
18 Cocktail (a cider) ordered after a bit of schmooze (7)
21 Poorly portrayed act — it can be refined (5)
24 Birds found in huge quarries (7)OSPREYS
26 Stupid man barges in and makes a loud noise (7)
27 Sniffed bone belonging to Eddard Stark (5)
28 Be rude and vulgar in speech/conversation (9) DISCOURSE
29 A spare shed built for the leaders (10) SPEARHEADS
30 Top shape (4)

Down
1 Drop an itinerant for free (6) PARDON
2 Dipped in blue (9) SUBMERGED
4 Those displaying powers to hold rites legitimately (7)
5 American football player gets large home and title on retiring (7)
6 A couple of fellows drunk caught in distress greatly (7)
7 John will have hot water in between to sing a song (5)
8 Listen properly to lady's tips without making any noise (8) SILENTLY
9 Takes a nap in small, enjoyable places on vacation (6)
16 Chose rare variety animal for a contest (9) RACEHORSE
17 Dazzles a model engaged in music (8) ASTOUNDS
19 Cold, unopened bar drinks he would down with cheese (7)CHEDDAR
20 Rest like to live outside university (7) RESIDUE
21 One taken to court after committing crime starts to get sued badly (7) ACCUSED
22 Small duck wiping its bottom and top about in a vessel meant for brewing (6) TEAPOT
23 Insist upon a lock up (6)
25 Tapes wound with glue (5) PASTE

[deepakgita]

Till PP gets back lets go back to 5 answers each

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Income I’d spent recklessly (7)
10 Grave words of commendation (7)
11 Generous, firm and devout (7)
12 Animal reviler heartlessly captured injured doe (7)
13 It may change your perspective of a palpebral muscle (9)
15 Flowering plant of Central American/African origin (5)
16 Title used to address a man in Italian, Greek and Latin regions (7)
19 Disadvantage of faulty net play (7)
20 ‘Loud’ is not a synonym for ‘soft’ (5)
21 Hospital in the midst of paradigm shift created birth control device (9)
25 Santa’s helpers (even Vixen!) had to go out to get presents (7)
26 Posthumous ceremony that’s real fun? Not quite! (7)
28 Girl, upset at first, tries badly to become breezier (7)
29 Reprimanding convicted leader by whipping (7)

Down
1 Korean sensation’s revolutionary mind (6)
2 Unwise minister admitted to crooked lies (6)
3 Lead actor in “The Rock” (4)
4 Scientist synthesised isoniazid extract (6)
5 Model has ornament with a pendant in a shape that’s pointed at the top and rounded at the bottom (8)
6 This hole is likely a clubhouse (10)
7 Worldly friend collects money (8)
8 Drug store’s quick to contain injury (8)
14 Artificial substitute for a body part derived from research paper by leading experts (10)
16 Fill with anger, having been denied essentially vital right to vote (8)
17 Fluency marked by insincerity is blessing in disguise (8)
18 They take care to set aside time and protect us consumers (3,5)
22 Bizarre fact about iron’s influence (6)
23 Scared and frustrated, runaway starts to get help (6)
24 Top businessman quits, blaming organisation for slander (6)
27 Anil engineered digital growth (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11120/article6147658.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Income I’d spent recklessly (7) STIPEND*
10 Grave words of commendation (7)
11 Generous, firm and devout (7)
12 Animal reviler heartlessly captured injured doe (7)
13 It may change your perspective of a palpebral muscle (9)
15 Flowering plant of Central American/African origin (5)
16 Title used to address a man in Italian, Greek and Latin regions (7)
19 Disadvantage of faulty net play (7) PENALTY*
20 ‘Loud’ is not a synonym for ‘soft’ (5)
21 Hospital in the midst of paradigm shift created birth control device (9) DIAP(H)RAGM*
25 Santa’s helpers (even Vixen!) had to go out to get presents (7)
26 Posthumous ceremony that’s real fun? Not quite! (7) FUNERAL*
28 Girl, upset at first, tries badly to become breezier (7)
29 Reprimanding convicted leader by whipping (7)

Down
1 Korean sensation’s revolutionary mind (6)
2 Unwise minister admitted to crooked lies (6)
3 Lead actor in “The Rock” (4)
4 Scientist synthesised isoniazid extract (6) EDISON (T)
5 Model has ornament with a pendant in a shape that’s pointed at the top and rounded at the bottom (8)
6 This hole is likely a clubhouse (10)
7 Worldly friend collects money (8)
8 Drug store’s quick to contain injury (8)
14 Artificial substitute for a body part derived from research paper by leading experts (10)
16 Fill with anger, having been denied essentially vital right to vote (8)
17 Fluency marked by insincerity is blessing in disguise (8)
18 They take care to set aside time and protect us consumers (3,5)
22 Bizarre fact about iron’s influence (6)
23 Scared and frustrated, runaway starts to get help (6)
24 Top businessman quits, blaming organisation for slander (6)
27 Anil engineered digital growth (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Income I’d spent recklessly (7) STIPEND*
10 Grave words of commendation (7)
11 Generous, firm and devout (7)
12 Animal reviler heartlessly captured injured doe (7)
13 It may change your perspective of a palpebral muscle (9) EYEOPENER
15 Flowering plant of Central American/African origin (5)
16 Title used to address a man in Italian, Greek and Latin regions (7)
19 Disadvantage of faulty net play (7) PENALTY*
20 ‘Loud’ is not a synonym for ‘soft’ (5)
21 Hospital in the midst of paradigm shift created birth control device (9) DIAP(H)RAGM*
25 Santa’s helpers (even Vixen!) had to go out to get presents (7)
26 Posthumous ceremony that’s real fun? Not quite! (7) FUNERAL*
28 Girl, upset at first, tries badly to become breezier (7)
29 Reprimanding convicted leader by whipping (7)

Down
1 Korean sensation’s revolutionary mind (6)
2 Unwise minister admitted to crooked lies (6)
3 Lead actor in “The Rock” (4)
4 Scientist synthesised isoniazid extract (6) EDISON (T)
5 Model has ornament with a pendant in a shape that’s pointed at the top and rounded at the bottom (8) TEARDROP
6 This hole is likely a clubhouse (10) NINETEENTH
7 Worldly friend collects money (8)
8 Drug store’s quick to contain injury (8)
14 Artificial substitute for a body part derived from research paper by leading experts (10) PROSTHESIS
16 Fill with anger, having been denied essentially vital right to vote (8)
17 Fluency marked by insincerity is blessing in disguise (8) GLIBNESS
18 They take care to set aside time and protect us consumers (3,5)
22 Bizarre fact about iron’s influence (6)
23 Scared and frustrated, runaway starts to get help (6)
24 Top businessman quits, blaming organisation for slander (6)
27 Anil engineered digital growth (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
9 Income I’d spent recklessly (7) STIPEND*
10 Grave words of commendation (7) EPITAPH
11 Generous, firm and devout (7)
12 Animal reviler heartlessly captured injured doe (7)
13 It may change your perspective of a palpebral muscle (9) EYEOPENER
15 Flowering plant of Central American/African origin (5)
16 Title used to address a man in Italian, Greek and Latin regions (7)
19 Disadvantage of faulty net play (7) PENALTY*
20 ‘Loud’ is not a synonym for ‘soft’ (5)
21 Hospital in the midst of paradigm shift created birth control device (9) DIAP(H)RAGM*
25 Santa’s helpers (even Vixen!) had to go out to get presents (7)
26 Posthumous ceremony that’s real fun? Not quite! (7) FUNERAL*
28 Girl, upset at first, tries badly to become breezier (7)
29 Reprimanding convicted leader by whipping (7)

Down
1 Korean sensation’s revolutionary mind (6)
2 Unwise minister admitted to crooked lies (6)
3 Lead actor in “The Rock” (4)
4 Scientist synthesised isoniazid extract (6) EDISON (T)
5 Model has ornament with a pendant in a shape that’s pointed at the top and rounded at the bottom (8) TEARDROP
6 This hole is likely a clubhouse (10) NINETEENTH
7 Worldly friend collects money (8) MATERIAL
8 Drug store’s quick to contain injury (8) PHARMACY
14 Artificial substitute for a body part derived from research paper by leading experts (10) PROSTHESIS
16 Fill with anger, having been denied essentially vital right to vote (8)
17 Fluency marked by insincerity is blessing in disguise (8) GLIBNESS
18 They take care to set aside time and protect us consumers (3,5)
22 Bizarre fact about iron’s influence (6) AFFECT
23 Scared and frustrated, runaway starts to get help (6)
24 Top businessman quits, blaming organisation for slander (6) MALIGN
27 Anil engineered digital growth (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Income I’d spent recklessly (7) STIPEND*
10 Grave words of commendation (7) EPITAPH
11 Generous, firm and devout (7)
12 Animal reviler heartlessly captured injured doe (7)
13 It may change your perspective of a palpebral muscle (9) EYEOPENER
15 Flowering plant of Central American/African origin (5)
16 Title used to address a man in Italian, Greek and Latin regions (7)
19 Disadvantage of faulty net play (7) PENALTY*
20 ‘Loud’ is not a synonym for ‘soft’ (5)
21 Hospital in the midst of paradigm shift created birth control device (9) DIAP(H)RAGM*
25 Santa’s helpers (even Vixen!) had to go out to get presents (7)
26 Posthumous ceremony that’s real fun? Not quite! (7) FUNERAL*
28 Girl, upset at first, tries badly to become breezier (7)
29 Reprimanding convicted leader by whipping (7) CHIDING

Down
1 Korean sensation’s revolutionary mind (6)
2 Unwise minister admitted to crooked lies (6)SIMPLE
3 Lead actor in “The Rock” (4) HERO
4 Scientist synthesised isoniazid extract (6) EDISON (T)
5 Model has ornament with a pendant in a shape that’s pointed at the top and rounded at the bottom (8) TEARDROP
6 This hole is likely a clubhouse (10) NINETEENTH
7 Worldly friend collects money (8) MATERIAL
8 Drug store’s quick to contain injury (8) PHARMACY
14 Artificial substitute for a body part derived from research paper by leading experts (10) PROSTHESIS
16 Fill with anger, having been denied essentially vital right to vote (8)
17 Fluency marked by insincerity is blessing in disguise (8) GLIBNESS
18 They take care to set aside time and protect us consumers (3,5)
22 Bizarre fact about iron’s influence (6) AFFECT
23 Scared and frustrated, runaway starts to get help (6) AFRAID
24 Top businessman quits, blaming organisation for slander (6) MALIGN
27 Anil engineered digital growth (4) NAIL

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Income I’d spent recklessly (7) STIPEND*
10 Grave words of commendation (7) EPITAPH
11 Generous, firm and devout (7) COPIOUS
12 Animal reviler heartlessly captured injured doe (7) ROEDEER
13 It may change your perspective of a palpebral muscle (9) EYEOPENER
15 Flowering plant of Central American/African origin (5) ERICA
16 Title used to address a man in Italian, Greek and Latin regions (7) SIGNORE
19 Disadvantage of faulty net play (7) PENALTY*
20 ‘Loud’ is not a synonym for ‘soft’ (5) FAINT
21 Hospital in the midst of paradigm shift created birth control device (9) DIAP(H)RAGM*
25 Santa’s helpers (even Vixen!) had to go out to get presents (7) RENDERS
26 Posthumous ceremony that’s real fun? Not quite! (7) FUNERAL*
28 Girl, upset at first, tries badly to become breezier (7) GUSTIER
29 Reprimanding convicted leader by whipping (7) CHIDING

Down
1 Korean sensation’s revolutionary mind (6) PSYCHE
2 Unwise minister admitted to crooked lies (6)SIMPLE
3 Lead actor in “The Rock” (4) HERO
4 Scientist synthesised isoniazid extract (6) EDISON (T)
5 Model has ornament with a pendant in a shape that’s pointed at the top and rounded at the bottom (8) TEARDROP
6 This hole is likely a clubhouse (10) NINETEENTH
7 Worldly friend collects money (8) MATERIAL
8 Drug store’s quick to contain injury (8) PHARMACY
14 Artificial substitute for a body part derived from research paper by leading experts (10) PROSTHESIS
16 Fill with anger, having been denied essentially vital right to vote (8) SUFFRAGE
17 Fluency marked by insincerity is blessing in disguise (8) GLIBNESS
18 They take care to set aside time and protect us consumers (3,5) END USERS
22 Bizarre fact about iron’s influence (6) AFFECT
23 Scared and frustrated, runaway starts to get help (6) AFRAID
24 Top businessman quits, blaming organisation for slander (6) MALIGN
27 Anil engineered digital growth (4) NAIL

:clap::clap::clap:

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Spirit shown by quartet in Dvorák intermezzo (4)
6 Lyrics by quality poet (10)
10 Retired teacher drinking at college dance (3,1,3)
11 Slim country and western singer with hired killer (7)
12 Gay song in the new musical (8,4)
15 Polish bandleader, Joe, after opening in Gdansk (5)
16 Tenor spots headphones in bins (5,4)
17 Rose, for example, can, cutting track (9)
18 Opening bars of anthem —take it away! (5)
19 Upset client, artist, a musician (12)
23 Composer, extremely diverse, occupied penning most original of songs (7)
24 Man, leader of choir, reportedly pleased (7)
25 Troupe of musicians, male, in street playing lyres (10)
26 Part of a Gibson, say, about to be wrapped in pink paper (4)

Down
1 Figures great-uncles lost heart performing (10) RECTANGLES
2 Film of Ginger Rogers in pool with wartime detective (5,5) KITTY FOYLE
4 Ear, perhaps, for a musical instrument (5) ORGAN
5 Sell short sad standard (9) DOWNGRADE
6 Released with Cream hits, second song (5,9) WHITE CHRISTMAS
7 Peculiar piano seat (4)
8 Solo, last from Band Aid? (4)
9 Canned music producers? (6,3,5)
13 Tidy rapper adapted Beatles record (3,7)
14 Medley master’s not arranged (10)
16 Verse form in short hymn I later changed about (4,5)
20 Takes US singer “Stevie” (5)
21 Faith, for example, shown by a mother (4)
22 Old pop group docked in small Scottish port (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no2841/article7209816.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Spirit shown by quartet in Dvorák intermezzo (4) RAKI
6 Lyrics by quality poet (10) WORDSWORTH
10 Retired teacher drinking at college dance (3,1,3)
11 Slim country and western singer with hired killer (7)
12 Gay song in the new musical (8,4)
15 Polish bandleader, Joe, after opening in Gdansk (5)
16 Tenor spots headphones in bins (5,4)
17 Rose, for example, can, cutting track (9)
18 Opening bars of anthem —take it away! (5)
19 Upset client, artist, a musician (12) CLARINETTIST
23 Composer, extremely diverse, occupied penning most original of songs (7)
24 Man, leader of choir, reportedly pleased (7)
25 Troupe of musicians, male, in street playing lyres (10) MINSTRELSY
26 Part of a Gibson, say, about to be wrapped in pink paper (4)

Down
1 Figures great-uncles lost heart performing (10) RECTANGLES
2 Film of Ginger Rogers in pool with wartime detective (5,5) KITTY FOYLE
4 Ear, perhaps, for a musical instrument (5) ORGAN
5 Sell short sad standard (9) DOWNGRADE
6 Released with Cream hits, second song (5,9) WHITE CHRISTMAS
7 Peculiar piano seat (4)
8 Solo, last from Band Aid? (4)
9 Canned music producers? (6,3,5)
13 Tidy rapper adapted Beatles record (3,7)
14 Medley master’s not arranged (10) ASSORTMENT
16 Verse form in short hymn I later changed about (4,5)
20 Takes US singer “Stevie” (5)
21 Faith, for example, shown by a mother (4)
22 Old pop group docked in small Scottish port (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Finishing conclusion in gossip (6,2)
5 Even one in the nude is covered by it (6)
9 This vehicle would fetch urn (8)
10 Do such assets flow and spill out? (6)
12 Always note clergyman returning (4)
13 Anticipates with dread that there will be arrests (10)
15 Will this fool's jokes be not so bright? (6)
17 Go wrong and get incomplete help in West Asian peninsula (5)
20 And in Germany I had fixed a word-processing error (5)
21 Angry, terrible daughter leaves (6)
24 Neglected, a French vehicle's forced out, without a bit of compunction (7-3)
27 Just mother in France (4)
29 Gets black circles (6)
30 Soldier hopelessly sterile and most feminine (8)
31 Fly hastened first in order (6)
32 Cheat — what a beggar might say while crossing street (8)

Down
1 Student — no beginner — is moneymaker (6)
2 So, with this, a somersault will become one-sided (6)
3 Writer's points (4)
4 Assume it's not quite certain in north-western state (5)
6 Wharton, the American writer, for one (5)
7 Grief of ultra leader expressed in daybreak (8)
8 An airplane movement that results in the emergence of desi? (8)
11 Agonise over legal document on conclusions of crash course (6)
14 Outer coat no-good in bullwork (4)
16 Eccentric western ride furious and extremely jumpy (6)
17 Avoid second marauder (4)
18 Exemplarily cool salad ingredient (8)
19 Elicitation that the top of retailers has abandoned discount (8)
22 Trickery employed by church in tide-churning (6)
23 Sage's direction gets store's rearmost section shifted (6)
25 Villain's gore spilled around entrance to Udumalpet (5)
26 Disapproval of prince falling off platform (5)
28 Muse about animal having lost its tail (4)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Finishing conclusion in gossip (6,2)
5 Even one in the nude is covered by it (6)
9 This vehicle would fetch urn (8)
10 Do such assets flow and spill out? (6)
12 Always note clergyman returning (4)
13 Anticipates with dread that there will be arrests (10) APPREHENDS
15 Will this fool's jokes be not so bright? (6) DIMWIT
17 Go wrong and get incomplete help in West Asian peninsula (5)
20 And in Germany I had fixed a word-processing error (5)
21 Angry, terrible daughter leaves (6)
24 Neglected, a French vehicle's forced out, without a bit of compunction (7-3)
27 Just mother in France (4)
29 Gets black circles (6)
30 Soldier hopelessly sterile and most feminine (8)
31 Fly hastened first in order (6)
32 Cheat — what a beggar might say while crossing street (8)

Down
1 Student — no beginner — is moneymaker (6)
2 So, with this, a somersault will become one-sided (6)
3 Writer's points (4) NIBS
4 Assume it's not quite certain in north-western state (5) USURP
6 Wharton, the American writer, for one (5)
7 Grief of ultra leader expressed in daybreak (8)
8 An airplane movement that results in the emergence of desi? (8)
11 Agonise over legal document on conclusions of crash course (6) WRITHE
14 Outer coat no-good in bullwork (4)
16 Eccentric western ride furious and extremely jumpy (6)
17 Avoid second marauder (4)
18 Exemplarily cool salad ingredient (8)
19 Elicitation that the top of retailers has abandoned discount (8)
22 Trickery employed by church in tide-churning (6)
23 Sage's direction gets store's rearmost section shifted (6)
25 Villain's gore spilled around entrance to Udumalpet (5)
26 Disapproval of prince falling off platform (5)
28 Muse about animal having lost its tail (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Finishing conclusion in gossip (6,2) (END)(IN)(G UP)
5 Even one in the nude is covered by it (6)
9 This vehicle would fetch urn (8)
10 Do such assets flow and spill out? (6) LIQUID (CD)
12 Always note clergyman returning (4) (E)(VER<=)
13 Anticipates with dread that there will be arrests (10)
15 Will this fool's jokes be not so bright? (6)
17 Go wrong and get incomplete help in West Asian peninsula (5)
20 And in Germany I had fixed a word-processing error (5)
21 Angry, terrible daughter leaves (6)
24 Neglected, a French vehicle's forced out, without a bit of compunction (7-3)
27 Just mother in France (4)
29 Gets black circles (6)
30 Soldier hopelessly sterile and most feminine (8)
31 Fly hastened first in order (6)
32 Cheat — what a beggar might say while crossing street (8)

Down
1 Student — no beginner — is moneymaker (6) [-L]EARNER
2 So, with this, a somersault will become one-sided (6)
3 Writer's points (4)
4 Assume it's not quite certain in north-western state (5) U(SUR[-e])P
6 Wharton, the American writer, for one (5)
7 Grief of ultra leader expressed in daybreak (8)
8 An airplane movement that results in the emergence of desi? (8)
11 Agonise over legal document on conclusions of crash course (6)
14 Outer coat no-good in bullwork (4)
16 Eccentric western ride furious and extremely jumpy (6)
17 Avoid second marauder (4)
18 Exemplarily cool salad ingredient (8)
19 Elicitation that the top of retailers has abandoned discount (8)
22 Trickery employed by church in tide-churning (6)
23 Sage's direction gets store's rearmost section shifted (6)
25 Villain's gore spilled around entrance to Udumalpet (5)
26 Disapproval of prince falling off platform (5)
28 Muse about animal having lost its tail (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Finishing conclusion in gossip (6,2) (END)(IN)(G UP)
5 Even one in the nude is covered by it (6) DERMIS
9 This vehicle would fetch urn (8) RUNABOUT
10 Do such assets flow and spill out? (6) LIQUID (CD)
12 Always note clergyman returning (4) (E)(VER<=)
13 Anticipates with dread that there will be arrests (10) APPREHENDS
15 Will this fool's jokes be not so bright? (6) DIMWIT
17 Go wrong and get incomplete help in West Asian peninsula (5) SINAI
20 And in Germany I had fixed a word-processing error (5)
21 Angry, terrible daughter leaves (6)
24 Neglected, a French vehicle's forced out, without a bit of compunction (7-3)
27 Just mother in France (4)
29 Gets black circles (6)
30 Soldier hopelessly sterile and most feminine (8)
31 Fly hastened first in order (6)
32 Cheat — what a beggar might say while crossing street (8)

Down
1 Student — no beginner — is moneymaker (6) [-L]EARNER
2 So, with this, a somersault will become one-sided (6)
3 Writer's points (4) NIBS
4 Assume it's not quite certain in north-western state (5) U(SUR[-e])P
6 Wharton, the American writer, for one (5)
7 Grief of ultra leader expressed in daybreak (8)
8 An airplane movement that results in the emergence of desi? (8)
11 Agonise over legal document on conclusions of crash course (6)
14 Outer coat no-good in bullwork (4)
16 Eccentric western ride furious and extremely jumpy (6)
17 Avoid second marauder (4)
18 Exemplarily cool salad ingredient (8)
19 Elicitation that the top of retailers has abandoned discount (8)
22 Trickery employed by church in tide-churning (6)
23 Sage's direction gets store's rearmost section shifted (6)
25 Villain's gore spilled around entrance to Udumalpet (5)
26 Disapproval of prince falling off platform (5)
28 Muse about animal having lost its tail (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Finishing conclusion in gossip (6,2) (END)(IN)(G UP)
5 Even one in the nude is covered by it (6) DERMIS
9 This vehicle would fetch urn (8) RUNABOUT
10 Do such assets flow and spill out? (6) LIQUID (CD)
12 Always note clergyman returning (4) (E)(VER<=)
13 Anticipates with dread that there will be arrests (10) APPREHENDS
15 Will this fool's jokes be not so bright? (6) DIMWIT
17 Go wrong and get incomplete help in West Asian peninsula (5) SINAI
20 And in Germany I had fixed a word-processing error (5)
21 Angry, terrible daughter leaves (6) DIREFUL
24 Neglected, a French vehicle's forced out, without a bit of compunction (7-3) UNCARED-FOR
27 Just mother in France (4)
29 Gets black circles (6) BRINGS
30 Soldier hopelessly sterile and most feminine (8)
31 Fly hastened first in order (6)
32 Cheat — what a beggar might say while crossing street (8)

Down
1 Student — no beginner — is moneymaker (6) [-L]EARNER
2 So, with this, a somersault will become one-sided (6)
3 Writer's points (4) NIBS
4 Assume it's not quite certain in north-western state (5) U(SUR[-e])P
6 Wharton, the American writer, for one (5)
7 Grief of ultra leader expressed in daybreak (8) MOURNING
8 An airplane movement that results in the emergence of desi? (8)
11 Agonise over legal document on conclusions of crash course (6)
14 Outer coat no-good in bullwork (4)
16 Eccentric western ride furious and extremely jumpy (6)
17 Avoid second marauder (4)
18 Exemplarily cool salad ingredient (8) CUCUMBER
19 Elicitation that the top of retailers has abandoned discount (8)
22 Trickery employed by church in tide-churning (6)
23 Sage's direction gets store's rearmost section shifted (6)
25 Villain's gore spilled around entrance to Udumalpet (5)
26 Disapproval of prince falling off platform (5)
28 Muse about animal having lost its tail (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Finishing conclusion in gossip (6,2) (END)(IN)(G UP)
5 Even one in the nude is covered by it (6) DERMIS
9 This vehicle would fetch urn (8) RUNABOUT
10 Do such assets flow and spill out? (6) LIQUID (CD)
12 Always note clergyman returning (4) (E)(VER<=)
13 Anticipates with dread that there will be arrests (10) APPREHENDS
15 Will this fool's jokes be not so bright? (6) DIMWIT
17 Go wrong and get incomplete help in West Asian peninsula (5) SINAI
20 And in Germany I had fixed a word-processing error (5) UNDID
21 Angry, terrible daughter leaves (6) DIREFUL
24 Neglected, a French vehicle's forced out, without a bit of compunction (7-3) UNCARED-FOR
27 Just mother in France (4) MERE
29 Gets black circles (6) BRINGS
30 Soldier hopelessly sterile and most feminine (8)
31 Fly hastened first in order (6)
32 Cheat — what a beggar might say while crossing street (8)

Down
1 Student — no beginner — is moneymaker (6) [-L]EARNER
2 So, with this, a somersault will become one-sided (6)
3 Writer's points (4) NIBS
4 Assume it's not quite certain in north-western state (5) U(SUR[-e])P
6 Wharton, the American writer, for one (5)
7 Grief of ultra leader expressed in daybreak (8) MOURNING
8 An airplane movement that results in the emergence of desi? (8)
11 Agonise over legal document on conclusions of crash course (6)
14 Outer coat no-good in bullwork (4)
16 Eccentric western ride furious and extremely jumpy (6)
17 Avoid second marauder (4)
18 Exemplarily cool salad ingredient (8) CUCUMBER
19 Elicitation that the top of retailers has abandoned discount (8)
22 Trickery employed by church in tide-churning (6) DECEIT
23 Sage's direction gets store's rearmost section shifted (6)
25 Villain's gore spilled around entrance to Udumalpet (5) ROGUE
26 Disapproval of prince falling off platform (5) ODIUM
28 Muse about animal having lost its tail (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Hi friends! Thoroughly enjoying myself! Jet lag is over but not the time lag! I struggle to keep track of Indian time! Besides, I am very busssssy with my daughter's family's activities! I squeeze time to peep in and feel happy to see the good work smoothly continuing. I don't know if I can ever join the activity while in the US with so much excitement for me here!:wave:

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Nothing evil about department's peace symbol (5,6)
9 Servant returns at five, leaving sides behind in city (3,4)
10 Army officer's support to Oriental place of study (7)
11 Cheers revolutionary abandoning Trichinopoly products (5)
12 Poet got so crazy — becomes ruined (4,2,3)
13 Eccentric and keen beginner in Texas city (5)
15 Carried out Ted's order for herb (6-3)
18 Deer attack not launched in retrospect (9)
21 Fool crossing extremes of Bellary's chasm (5)
22 Dressed up Gujarat village I fed somehow (9)
24 Touchy person continuously high-strung (5)
26 A saint in banian is most expansive (7)
27 Boy told to cover up street crime (7)
28 Exotic dancer's puzzle follows comic (11)

Down
1 Horn product (9)
2 One good small room in ice house (5)
3 Imagines noises put out around quarter to six (9)
4 Artist to see the old, battle-scarred (7)
5 Central part of uncle's resolution on America (7)
6 The man standing on a patch of land is a serf (5)
7 Joy, heartless, crosses cat left out: therein lies danger (8)
8 Win against the cream (4)
14 Unknown is in church to sanctify (8)
16 Everyone in crowd — except boy — is within one’s grasp (9)
17 Siva — one taking part in a sea battle (9)
19 Good surgery pioneer to sparkle (7)
20 Stumble over fish in rough water (4,3)
22 No new bed for prima donna (4)
23 The Italian Sue's undergone operation for intestinal obstruction (5)
25 Push the newspapers (5)

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Nothing evil about department's peace symbol (5,6) (O)(LIVE<=) (BRANCH)
9 Servant returns at five, leaving sides behind in city (3,4)
10 Army officer's support to Oriental place of study (7) (COL)(LEG)(E)
11 Cheers revolutionary abandoning Trichinopoly products (5)
12 Poet got so crazy — becomes ruined (4,2,3)
13 Eccentric and keen beginner in Texas city (5)
15 Carried out Ted's order for herb (6-3)
18 Deer attack not launched in retrospect (9)
21 Fool crossing extremes of Bellary's chasm (5)
22 Dressed up Gujarat village I fed somehow (9)
24 Touchy person continuously high-strung (5)
26 A saint in banian is most expansive (7)
27 Boy told to cover up street crime (7)
28 Exotic dancer's puzzle follows comic (11)

Down
1 Horn product (9)
2 One good small room in ice house (5) I G LOO
3 Imagines noises put out around quarter to six (9)
4 Artist to see the old, battle-scarred (7)
5 Central part of uncle's resolution on America (7) (NUCLE*)US
6 The man standing on a patch of land is a serf (5)
7 Joy, heartless, crosses cat left out: therein lies danger (8) J([-L]EOPARD)Y
8 Win against the cream (4)
14 Unknown is in church to sanctify (8)
16 Everyone in crowd — except boy — is within one’s grasp (9)
17 Siva — one taking part in a sea battle (9)
19 Good surgery pioneer to sparkle (7)
20 Stumble over fish in rough water (4,3)
22 No new bed for prima donna (4)
23 The Italian Sue's undergone operation for intestinal obstruction (5)
25 Push the newspapers (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Nothing evil about department's peace symbol (5,6) (O)(LIVE<=) (BRANCH)
9 Servant returns at five, leaving sides behind in city (3,4) TEL AVIV
10 Army officer's support to Oriental place of study (7) (COL)(LEG)(E)
11 Cheers revolutionary abandoning Trichinopoly products (5)
12 Poet got so crazy — becomes ruined (4,2,3) GOES TO POT
13 Eccentric and keen beginner in Texas city (5) WACKO
15 Carried out Ted's order for herb (6-3)
18 Deer attack not launched in retrospect (9)
21 Fool crossing extremes of Bellary's chasm (5)
22 Dressed up Gujarat village I fed somehow (9)
24 Touchy person continuously high-strung (5)
26 A saint in banian is most expansive (7)
27 Boy told to cover up street crime (7)
28 Exotic dancer's puzzle follows comic (11)

Down
1 Horn product (9)
2 One good small room in ice house (5) I G LOO
3 Imagines noises put out around quarter to six (9) ENVISIONS
4 Artist to see the old, battle-scarred (7)
5 Central part of uncle's resolution on America (7) (NUCLE*)US
6 The man standing on a patch of land is a serf (5) HELOT
7 Joy, heartless, crosses cat left out: therein lies danger (8) J([-L]EOPARD)Y
8 Win against the cream (4)
14 Unknown is in church to sanctify (8)
16 Everyone in crowd — except boy — is within one’s grasp (9)
17 Siva — one taking part in a sea battle (9)
19 Good surgery pioneer to sparkle (7)
20 Stumble over fish in rough water (4,3)
22 No new bed for prima donna (4)
23 The Italian Sue's undergone operation for intestinal obstruction (5)
25 Push the newspapers (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Nothing evil about department's peace symbol (5,6) (O)(LIVE<=) (BRANCH)
9 Servant returns at five, leaving sides behind in city (3,4) TEL AVIV
10 Army officer's support to Oriental place of study (7) (COL)(LEG)(E)
11 Cheers revolutionary abandoning Trichinopoly products (5)
12 Poet got so crazy — becomes ruined (4,2,3) GOES TO POT
13 Eccentric and keen beginner in Texas city (5) WACKO
15 Carried out Ted's order for herb (6-3)
18 Deer attack not launched in retrospect (9) HINDSIGHT
21 Fool crossing extremes of Bellary's chasm (5) ABYSS
22 Dressed up Gujarat village I fed somehow (9) DANDIFIED
24 Touchy person continuously high-strung (5) HYPER
26 A saint in banian is most expansive (7) VASTEST
27 Boy told to cover up street crime (7)
28 Exotic dancer's puzzle follows comic (11)

Down
1 Horn product (9)
2 One good small room in ice house (5) I G LOO
3 Imagines noises put out around quarter to six (9) ENVISIONS
4 Artist to see the old, battle-scarred (7)
5 Central part of uncle's resolution on America (7) (NUCLE*)US
6 The man standing on a patch of land is a serf (5) HELOT
7 Joy, heartless, crosses cat left out: therein lies danger (8) J([-L]EOPARD)Y
8 Win against the cream (4)
14 Unknown is in church to sanctify (8)
16 Everyone in crowd — except boy — is within one’s grasp (9)
17 Siva — one taking part in a sea battle (9)
19 Good surgery pioneer to sparkle (7)
20 Stumble over fish in rough water (4,3)
22 No new bed for prima donna (4)
23 The Italian Sue's undergone operation for intestinal obstruction (5)
25 Push the newspapers (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Nothing evil about department's peace symbol (5,6) (O)(LIVE<=) (BRANCH)
9 Servant returns at five, leaving sides behind in city (3,4) TEL AVIV
10 Army officer's support to Oriental place of study (7) (COL)(LEG)(E)
11 Cheers revolutionary abandoning Trichinopoly products (5) ROOTS
12 Poet got so crazy — becomes ruined (4,2,3) GOES TO POT
13 Eccentric and keen beginner in Texas city (5) WACKO
15 Carried out Ted's order for herb (6-3)
18 Deer attack not launched in retrospect (9) HINDSIGHT
21 Fool crossing extremes of Bellary's chasm (5) ABYSS
22 Dressed up Gujarat village I fed somehow (9) DANDIFIED
24 Touchy person continuously high-strung (5) HYPER
26 A saint in banian is most expansive (7) VASTEST
27 Boy told to cover up street crime (7)
28 Exotic dancer's puzzle follows comic (11) STRIPTEASER

Down
1 Horn product (9) OUTGROWTH
2 One good small room in ice house (5) I G LOO
3 Imagines noises put out around quarter to six (9) ENVISIONS
4 Artist to see the old, battle-scarred (7) RAVAGED
5 Central part of uncle's resolution on America (7) (NUCLE*)US
6 The man standing on a patch of land is a serf (5) HELOT
7 Joy, heartless, crosses cat left out: therein lies danger (8) J([-L]EOPARD)Y
8 Win against the cream (4)
14 Unknown is in church to sanctify (8)
16 Everyone in crowd — except boy — is within one’s grasp (9)
17 Siva — one taking part in a sea battle (9)
19 Good surgery pioneer to sparkle (7)
20 Stumble over fish in rough water (4,3)
22 No new bed for prima donna (4) DIVA
23 The Italian Sue's undergone operation for intestinal obstruction (5)
25 Push the newspapers (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Woman backs skill in flying machine (8)
6 Time edge is put in shape (4)
9 Again troubled, having new heart disease (6)
10 Revulsion is talked over, it is said (7)
13 Lifeline between mother and baby (9)
14 Select drug that isn’t too potent? (5)
15 Work group was exultant (4)
16 Shifty VIP enrages rumour mills (10)
19 Could be conjectured helps lose right to the clever (10)
21 Daze son — one leaving AP town (4)
24 School publicist is portly (5)
25 A Socratic change in a South American country (5,4)
26 Tragedy almost all of the rest — learners — get to observe initially (7)
27 Old father's search leaves good man out — it's clouded (6)
28 Say etiquette demanded the outing of the Himalayan legend (4)
29 Thwarted action, indeed (8)

Down
2 Base in globe destroyed (7)
3 Unfriendly country named (6)
4 Song about a top-class vehicle's growth (9)
5 Members of tribal group now not unknown to take seconds (5)
7 A school function in the French island (7)
8 New hailstorm felled family members (7-2-3) MOTHERS-IN-LAW
11 Turn to start court activity to catch workers' leader (6) SWERVE
12 It relates no failure (7,5) SUCCESS STORY
17 Kill — sheen's gone (6,3) POLISH OFF
18 Fatal result of extra story being left unfinished repeatedly (6) MORTAL
20 Visionary in favour of making dog swallow drug (7)
22 But no Tamilian leader included in banal praise (7)
23 Black fruit no second to this fruit (6)
25 Initially catching footloose rogue in assembly (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11370/article7105086.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Woman backs skill in flying machine (8) AIRCRAFT
6 Time edge is put in shape (4)
9 Again troubled, having new heart disease (6) ANGINA
10 Revulsion is talked over, it is said (7)
13 Lifeline between mother and baby (9) UMBILICAL
14 Select drug that isn’t too potent? (5)
15 Work group was exultant (4)
16 Shifty VIP enrages rumour mills (10)
19 Could be conjectured helps lose right to the clever (10)
21 Daze son — one leaving AP town (4)
24 School publicist is portly (5)
25 A Socratic change in a South American country (5,4)
26 Tragedy almost all of the rest — learners — get to observe initially (7)
27 Old father's search leaves good man out — it's clouded (6)
28 Say etiquette demanded the outing of the Himalayan legend (4)
29 Thwarted action, indeed (8)

Down
2 Base in globe destroyed (7) IGNOBLE
3 Unfriendly country named (6) CHILLY
4 Song about a top-class vehicle's growth (9)
5 Members of tribal group now not unknown to take seconds (5)
7 A school function in the French island (7)
8 New hailstorm felled family members (7-2-3) MOTHERS-IN-LAW
11 Turn to start court activity to catch workers' leader (6) SWERVE
12 It relates no failure (7,5) SUCCESS STORY
17 Kill — sheen's gone (6,3) POLISH OFF
18 Fatal result of extra story being left unfinished repeatedly (6) MORTAL
20 Visionary in favour of making dog swallow drug (7)
22 But no Tamilian leader included in banal praise (7)
23 Black fruit no second to this fruit (6)
25 Initially catching footloose rogue in assembly (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Woman backs skill in flying machine (8) AIRCRAFT
6 Time edge is put in shape (4)
9 Again troubled, having new heart disease (6) ANGINA
10 Revulsion is talked over, it is said (7)
13 Lifeline between mother and baby (9) UMBILICAL
14 Select drug that isn’t too potent? (5)
15 Work group was exultant (4)
16 Shifty VIP enrages rumour mills (10)
19 Could be conjectured helps lose right to the clever (10) SUPPOSABLE
21 Daze son — one leaving AP town (4) STUN
24 School publicist is portly (5)
25 A Socratic change in a South American country (5,4)
26 Tragedy almost all of the rest — learners — get to observe initially (7) OTHELLO
27 Old father's search leaves good man out — it's clouded (6)
28 Say etiquette demanded the outing of the Himalayan legend (4)
29 Thwarted action, indeed (8) DEFEATED{/b]

Down
2 Base in globe destroyed (7) IGNOBLE
3 Unfriendly country named (6) CHILLY
4 Song about a top-class vehicle's growth (9) [b]ARAUCARIA
5 Members of tribal group now not unknown to take seconds (5)
7 A school function in the French island (7)
8 New hailstorm felled family members (7-2-3) MOTHERS-IN-LAW
11 Turn to start court activity to catch workers' leader (6) SWERVE
12 It relates no failure (7,5) SUCCESS STORY
17 Kill — sheen's gone (6,3) POLISH OFF
18 Fatal result of extra story being left unfinished repeatedly (6) MORTAL
20 Visionary in favour of making dog swallow drug (7)
22 But no Tamilian leader included in banal praise (7) TRIBUTE
23 Black fruit no second to this fruit (6)
25 Initially catching footloose rogue in assembly (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Woman backs skill in flying machine (8) (AIR<=)(CRAFT)
6 Time edge is put in shape (4)
9 Again troubled, having new heart disease (6)
10 Revulsion is talked over, it is said (7)
13 Lifeline between mother and baby (9)
14 Select drug that isn’t too potent? (5)
15 Work group was exultant (4)
16 Shifty VIP enrages rumour mills (10) GRAPEVINES*
19 Could be conjectured helps lose right to the clever (10)
21 Daze son — one leaving AP town (4)
24 School publicist is portly (5)
25 A Socratic change in a South American country (5,4) COSTA RICA*
26 Tragedy almost all of the rest — learners — get to observe initially (7)
27 Old father's search leaves good man out — it's clouded (6)
28 Say etiquette demanded the outing of the Himalayan legend (4)
29 Thwarted action, indeed (8) {DE(FEAT)ED}

Down
2 Base in globe destroyed (7)
3 Unfriendly country named (6)
4 Song about a top-class vehicle's growth (9)
5 Members of tribal group now not unknown to take seconds (5)
7 A school function in the French island (7)
8 New hailstorm felled family members (7-2-3) MOTHERS-IN-LAW
11 Turn to start court activity to catch workers' leader (6) SWERVE
12 It relates no failure (7,5) SUCCESS STORY
17 Kill — sheen's gone (6,3) POLISH OFF
18 Fatal result of extra story being left unfinished repeatedly (6) MORTAL
20 Visionary in favour of making dog swallow drug (7)
22 But no Tamilian leader included in banal praise (7)
23 Black fruit no second to this fruit (6)
25 Initially catching footloose rogue in assembly (5) C ROWD[-y]

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Woman backs skill in flying machine (8) (AIR<=)(CRAFT)
6 Time edge is put in shape (4) TRIM
9 Again troubled, having new heart disease (6) ANGINA
10 Revulsion is talked over, it is said (7) DISGUST
13 Lifeline between mother and baby (9) UMBILICUS
14 Select drug that isn’t too potent? (5) ELITE
15 Work group was exultant (4) CREW
16 Shifty VIP enrages rumour mills (10) GRAPEVINES*
19 Could be conjectured helps lose right to the clever (10) SUPPOSABLE
21 Daze son — one leaving AP town (4) STUN
24 School publicist is portly (5) STOUT
25 A Socratic change in a South American country (5,4) COSTA RICA*
26 Tragedy almost all of the rest — learners — get to observe initially (7) OTHELLO
27 Old father's search leaves good man out — it's clouded (6) OPAQUE
28 Say etiquette demanded the outing of the Himalayan legend (4) YETI
29 Thwarted action, indeed (8) {DE(FEAT)ED}

Down
2 Base in globe destroyed (7) IGNOBLE
3 Unfriendly country named (6) CHILLY
4 Song about a top-class vehicle's growth (9) ARAUCARIA
5 Members of tribal group now not unknown to take seconds (5) TODAS
7 A school function in the French island (7) REUNION
8 New hailstorm felled family members (7-2-3) MOTHERS-IN-LAW
11 Turn to start court activity to catch workers' leader (6) SWERVE
12 It relates no failure (7,5) SUCCESS STORY
17 Kill — sheen's gone (6,3) POLISH OFF
18 Fatal result of extra story being left unfinished repeatedly (6) MORTAL
20 Visionary in favour of making dog swallow drug (7) PROPHET
22 But no Tamilian leader included in banal praise (7) TRIBUTE
23 Black fruit no second to this fruit (6) BANANA
25 Initially catching footloose rogue in assembly (5) C ROWD[-y]

[deepakgita]

Across
1 A person with burning desires (8)
5 Excitement from a short hour going through cash register (6)
9 Old dynasty's father’s rather lavish without second (7)
10 Indistinct car enters, having the colour of the sky (7)
11 Oman pacer goes around to catch a bird (9)
12 Topic of an egoist? (5)
13 Brings no black teacup handles (4)
14 Murder mystery makes Hindu now tense and tremulous (9)
17 Usual memo to refurbish the Taj Mahal, say (9)
19 Objects to retrieving counterfoil (4)
23 B___ heat's awful! Wash is required (5)
24 In the last month, a measure by Cyprus exposes grossness (9)
25 Time for squaring up? (7)
26 National, in short, makes appeal (7)
27 Detective gets nothing right! That's weird (6)
28 Hurt a couple of girls, ever one is troubled (8)

Down
1 Faced Ted's pace tremblingly (8)
2 He plots to have son, married, in good spirits (7)
3 African animals from U.S. city. “Oh woe.” (6)
4 Terrifying media bias on Egyptian leader's lessening (13)
6 In a ghostly sort of way, relative is covered by astringent (8)
7 National is lifting king at one (7)
8 It helps one to maintain one's balance (6)
10 Horrifying — old OB emerges (13)
15 Star's bloomer is killed, to begin with (8)
16 It's up in the air — adult Turkish ruler's weapon broken at the top (8)
18 A right code set out for a building design style (3,4)
20 XXX French island for a stretch (7)
21 Dwell on old boy's meeting dismissing retrograde leader (6)
22 Bakery product I clear off (6)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11371/article7108740.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 A person with burning desires (8) ARSONIST (cd)
5 Excitement from a short hour going through cash register (6)
9 Old dynasty's father’s rather lavish without second (7) PA/HLAVI*-s
10 Indistinct car enters, having the colour of the sky (7)
11 Oman pacer goes around to catch a bird (9)
12 Topic of an egoist? (5)
13 Brings no black teacup handles (4)
14 Murder mystery makes Hindu now tense and tremulous (9)
17 Usual memo to refurbish the Taj Mahal, say (9)
19 Objects to retrieving counterfoil (4)
23 B___ heat's awful! Wash is required (5)
24 In the last month, a measure by Cyprus exposes grossness (9)
25 Time for squaring up? (7)
26 National, in short, makes appeal (7)
27 Detective gets nothing right! That's weird (6)
28 Hurt a couple of girls, ever one is troubled (8)

Down
1 Faced Ted's pace tremblingly (8) ASPECTED*
2 He plots to have son, married, in good spirits (7) {S}{CHE(M)ER}
3 African animals from U.S. city. “Oh woe.” (6) {NY}{ALAS}
4 Terrifying media bias on Egyptian leader's lessening (13)
6 In a ghostly sort of way, relative is covered by astringent (8)
7 National is lifting king at one (7)
8 It helps one to maintain one's balance (6)
10 Horrifying — old OB emerges (13)
15 Star's bloomer is killed, to begin with (8)
16 It's up in the air — adult Turkish ruler's weapon broken at the top (8)
18 A right code set out for a building design style (3,4)
20 XXX French island for a stretch (7)
21 Dwell on old boy's meeting dismissing retrograde leader (6)
22 Bakery product I clear off (6)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 A person with burning desires (8) ARSONIST (cd)
5 Excitement from a short hour going through cash register (6)
9 Old dynasty's father’s rather lavish without second (7) PA/HLAVI*-s
10 Indistinct car enters, having the colour of the sky (7)
11 Oman pacer goes around to catch a bird (9)
12 Topic of an egoist? (5)
13 Brings no black teacup handles (4)
14 Murder mystery makes Hindu now tense and tremulous (9) WHODUNNIT
17 Usual memo to refurbish the Taj Mahal, say (9)
19 Objects to retrieving counterfoil (4)
23 B___ heat's awful! Wash is required (5)
24 In the last month, a measure by Cyprus exposes grossness (9) INDECENCY
25 Time for squaring up? (7)
26 National, in short, makes appeal (7)
27 Detective gets nothing right! That's weird (6)
28 Hurt a couple of girls, ever one is troubled (8) AGGRIEVE

Down
1 Faced Ted's pace tremblingly (8) ASPECTED*
2 He plots to have son, married, in good spirits (7) {S}{CHE(M)ER}
3 African animals from U.S. city. “Oh woe.” (6) {NY}{ALAS}
4 Terrifying media bias on Egyptian leader's lessening (13)
6 In a ghostly sort of way, relative is covered by astringent (8)
7 National is lifting king at one (7) ISRAELI
8 It helps one to maintain one's balance (6)
10 Horrifying — old OB emerges (13) BLOODCURDLING
15 Star's bloomer is killed, to begin with (8)
16 It's up in the air — adult Turkish ruler's weapon broken at the top (8)
18 A right code set out for a building design style (3,4)
20 XXX French island for a stretch (7)
21 Dwell on old boy's meeting dismissing retrograde leader (6)
22 Bakery product I clear off (6)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 A person with burning desires (8) ARSONIST (cd)
5 Excitement from a short hour going through cash register (6) THRILL
9 Old dynasty's father’s rather lavish without second (7) PA/HLAVI*-s
10 Indistinct car enters, having the colour of the sky (7) BLURRED
11 Oman pacer goes around to catch a bird (9) CAMPANERO
12 Topic of an egoist? (5) THEME
13 Brings no black teacup handles (4) EARS
14 Murder mystery makes Hindu now tense and tremulous (9) WHODUNNIT
17 Usual memo to refurbish the Taj Mahal, say (9)
19 Objects to retrieving counterfoil (4)
23 B___ heat's awful! Wash is required (5)
24 In the last month, a measure by Cyprus exposes grossness (9) INDECENCY
25 Time for squaring up? (7)
26 National, in short, makes appeal (7)
27 Detective gets nothing right! That's weird (6)
28 Hurt a couple of girls, ever one is troubled (8) AGGRIEVE

Down
1 Faced Ted's pace tremblingly (8) ASPECTED*
2 He plots to have son, married, in good spirits (7) {S}{CHE(M)ER}
3 African animals from U.S. city. “Oh woe.” (6) {NY}{ALAS}
4 Terrifying media bias on Egyptian leader's lessening (13)
6 In a ghostly sort of way, relative is covered by astringent (8)
7 National is lifting king at one (7) ISRAELI
8 It helps one to maintain one's balance (6)
10 Horrifying — old OB emerges (13) BLOODCURDLING
15 Star's bloomer is killed, to begin with (8)
16 It's up in the air — adult Turkish ruler's weapon broken at the top (8)
18 A right code set out for a building design style (3,4)
20 XXX French island for a stretch (7)
21 Dwell on old boy's meeting dismissing retrograde leader (6)
22 Bakery product I clear off (6)

[CLUELESS]

An eerie feeling today, after going thru the spinechilling & bloodcurdling thrills.
The whodunnit was spooky and haunting.

[Russellbew]

Across
1 A person with burning desires (8) ARSONIST (cd)
5 Excitement from a short hour going through cash register (6) THRILL
9 Old dynasty's father’s rather lavish without second (7) PA/HLAVI*-s
10 Indistinct car enters, having the colour of the sky (7) BLURRED
11 Oman pacer goes around to catch a bird (9) CAMPANERO
12 Topic of an egoist? (5) THEME
13 Brings no black teacup handles (4) EARS
14 Murder mystery makes Hindu now tense and tremulous (9) WHODUNNIT
17 Usual memo to refurbish the Taj Mahal, say (9)
19 Objects to retrieving counterfoil (4)
23 B___ heat's awful! Wash is required (5)
24 In the last month, a measure by Cyprus exposes grossness (9) INDECENCY
25 Time for squaring up? (7)
26 National, in short, makes appeal (7)
27 Detective gets nothing right! That's weird (6)
28 Hurt a couple of girls, ever one is troubled (8) AGGRIEVE

Down
1 Faced Ted's pace tremblingly (8) ASPECTED*
2 He plots to have son, married, in good spirits (7) {S}{CHE(M)ER}
3 African animals from U.S. city. “Oh woe.” (6) {NY}{ALAS}
4 Terrifying media bias on Egyptian leader's lessening (13) SPINECHILLING
6 In a ghostly sort of way, relative is covered by astringent (8)
7 National is lifting king at one (7) ISRAELI
8 It helps one to maintain one's balance (6)
10 Horrifying — old OB emerges (13) BLOODCURDLING
15 Star's bloomer is killed, to begin with (8)
16 It's up in the air — adult Turkish ruler's weapon broken at the top (8)
18 A right code set out for a building design style (3,4) ART DECO
20 XXX French island for a stretch (7)TENSILE
21 Dwell on old boy's meeting dismissing retrograde leader (6) OBSESS
22 Bakery product I clear off (6) ECLAIR

[Russellbew]

Across
1 A person with burning desires (8) ARSONIST (cd)
5 Excitement from a short hour going through cash register (6) THRILL
9 Old dynasty's father’s rather lavish without second (7) PA/HLAVI*-s
10 Indistinct car enters, having the colour of the sky (7) BLURRED
11 Oman pacer goes around to catch a bird (9) CAMPANERO
12 Topic of an egoist? (5) THEME
13 Brings no black teacup handles (4) EARS
14 Murder mystery makes Hindu now tense and tremulous (9) WHODUNNIT
17 Usual memo to refurbish the Taj Mahal, say (9) MAUSOLEUM
19 Objects to retrieving counterfoil (4) STUB
23 B___ heat's awful! Wash is required (5) BATHE
24 In the last month, a measure by Cyprus exposes grossness (9) INDECENCY
25 Time for squaring up? (7) EVENING
26 National, in short, makes appeal (7) ITALIAN
27 Detective gets nothing right! That's weird (6) SPOOKY
28 Hurt a couple of girls, ever one is troubled (8) AGGRIEVE

Down
1 Faced Ted's pace tremblingly (8) ASPECTED*
2 He plots to have son, married, in good spirits (7) {S}{CHE(M)ER}
3 African animals from U.S. city. “Oh woe.” (6) {NY}{ALAS}
4 Terrifying media bias on Egyptian leader's lessening (13) SPINECHILLING
6 In a ghostly sort of way, relative is covered by astringent (8) HAUNTING
7 National is lifting king at one (7) ISRAELI
8 It helps one to maintain one's balance (6) LEDGER
10 Horrifying — old OB emerges (13) BLOODCURDLING
15 Star's bloomer is killed, to begin with (8) ASTERISK
16 It's up in the air — adult Turkish ruler's weapon broken at the top (8) ABEYANCE
18 A right code set out for a building design style (3,4) ART DECO
20 XXX French island for a stretch (7)TENSILE
21 Dwell on old boy's meeting dismissing retrograde leader (6) OBSESS
22 Bakery product I clear off (6) ECLAIR

[deepakgita]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but they are all types of a geometric shape
Across
1 It might get written after a person's departure (8)
5 Rubble found by the young socialite and a gentleman from the east (6)
9 Greek character goes around Romania and America's south-east for the bridal wardrobe (9)
11 A sandwich without the topping for one who advocates (5)
12 Clumsy boats returning to pick up Bill Knight's medieval musical instrument (7)
14 Lamppost set up without son's hand-held computing device (7)
15 Selected trio in trouble with the polygraphs (3,9)
17 Factors related to mental measurements (12) PSYCHOMETRIC
20 English poet in Switzerland for sulphur in a dish (7)
22 Oriental sign found outside the diary with a short poem (7)
23 Medieval German pope and Italian philosopher condemned for heresy (5)
24 Protestant encountered folded dhotis inside (9) METHODIST
26 Rage revealed in letters from the Tennessee theatre ... (6)
27 ... next to the leading aspirin dispensary just around central Etowah's new terminal (8)

Down
1 *Pushy four move out after the monarch abdicates (6)
2 *Sees coils getting unwound (9)
3 Raises part of the teacup set (3)
4 German physicist with an Indian herbal soap turns up for an X-ray (13) ROENTGENOGRAM
6 *Counterpart embracing retail development (11)
7 *A religious ceremony for the auditor (5)
8 Left with no options, one might do this to a barrel's bottom (6)
10 Revolutionary to cure dependent at sea (13) UNPRECEDENTED
13 Speaker's split fabric to make a garment (11) BREECHCLOTH
16 Identify and appreciate (9)
18 Diving apparatuses from South Carolina with Basu's uniform moved to the top (6)
19 Cross gets rid of the pawn in a set of seven and half a dozen (6)
21 *Copper carried by upset Greek character (5)
25 Star, becoming bright, needs no introduction to the eggs (3)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11033/article5786882.ece

[CLUELESS]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but they are all types of a geometric shape
Across
1 It might get written after a person's departure (8)
5 Rubble found by the young socialite and a gentleman from the east (6)
9 Greek character goes around Romania and America's south-east for the bridal wardrobe (9)
11 A sandwich without the topping for one who advocates (5)
12 Clumsy boats returning to pick up Bill Knight's medieval musical instrument (7) SACKBUT
14 Lamppost set up without son's hand-held computing device (7)
15 Selected trio in trouble with the polygraphs (3,9) LIE DETECTORS
17 Factors related to mental measurements (12) PSYCHOMETRIC
20 English poet in Switzerland for sulphur in a dish (7)
22 Oriental sign found outside the diary with a short poem (7)
23 Medieval German pope and Italian philosopher condemned for heresy (5)
24 Protestant encountered folded dhotis inside (9) METHODIST
26 Rage revealed in letters from the Tennessee theatre ... (6)
27 ... next to the leading aspirin dispensary just around central Etowah's new terminal (8)

Down
1 *Pushy four move out after the monarch abdicates (6)
2 *Sees coils getting unwound (9) ISOSCELES
3 Raises part of the teacup set (3) URN
4 German physicist with an Indian herbal soap turns up for an X-ray (13) ROENTGENOGRAM
6 *Counterpart embracing retail development (11)
7 *A religious ceremony for the auditor (5)
8 Left with no options, one might do this to a barrel's bottom (6)
10 Revolutionary to cure dependent at sea (13) UNPRECEDENTED
13 Speaker's split fabric to make a garment (11) BREECHCLOTH
16 Identify and appreciate (9) RECOGNISE
18 Diving apparatuses from South Carolina with Basu's uniform moved to the top (6)
19 Cross gets rid of the pawn in a set of seven and half a dozen (6)
21 *Copper carried by upset Greek character (5)
25 Star, becoming bright, needs no introduction to the eggs (3)

[sandhya.p61]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but they are all types of a geometric shape
Across
1 It might get written after a person's departure (8)
5 Rubble found by the young socialite and a gentleman from the east (6)
9 Greek character goes around Romania and America's south-east for the bridal wardrobe (9) TROUSSEAU
11 A sandwich without the topping for one who advocates (5)
12 Clumsy boats returning to pick up Bill Knight's medieval musical instrument (7) SACKBUT
14 Lamppost set up without son's hand-held computing device (7)
15 Selected trio in trouble with the polygraphs (3,9) LIE DETECTORS
17 Factors related to mental measurements (12) PSYCHOMETRIC
20 English poet in Switzerland for sulphur in a dish (7) CHAUCER
22 Oriental sign found outside the diary with a short poem (7) ECLOGUE
23 Medieval German pope and Italian philosopher condemned for heresy (5)
24 Protestant encountered folded dhotis inside (9) METHODIST
26 Rage revealed in letters from the Tennessee theatre ... (6)
27 ... next to the leading aspirin dispensary just around central Etowah's new terminal (8) ADJACENT

Down
1 *Pushy four move out after the monarch abdicates (6)
2 *Sees coils getting unwound (9) ISOSCELES
3 Raises part of the teacup set (3) URN UPS
4 German physicist with an Indian herbal soap turns up for an X-ray (13) ROENTGENOGRAM
6 *Counterpart embracing retail development (11)
7 *A religious ceremony for the auditor (5)
8 Left with no options, one might do this to a barrel's bottom (6)
10 Revolutionary to cure dependent at sea (13) UNPRECEDENTED
13 Speaker's split fabric to make a garment (11) BREECHCLOTH
16 Identify and appreciate (9) RECOGNISE
18 Diving apparatuses from South Carolina with Basu's uniform moved to the top (6) SCUBAS
19 Cross gets rid of the pawn in a set of seven and half a dozen (6)
21 *Copper carried by upset Greek character (5)
25 Star, becoming bright, needs no introduction to the eggs (3)

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Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but they are all types of a geometric shape
Across
1 It might get written after a person's departure (8)
5 Rubble found by the young socialite and a gentleman from the east (6)
9 Greek character goes around Romania and America's south-east for the bridal wardrobe (9) TROUSSEAU
11 A sandwich without the topping for one who advocates (5)
12 Clumsy boats returning to pick up Bill Knight's medieval musical instrument (7) SACKBUT
14 Lamppost set up without son's hand-held computing device (7)
15 Selected trio in trouble with the polygraphs (3,9) LIE DETECTORS
17 Factors related to mental measurements (12) PSYCHOMETRIC
20 English poet in Switzerland for sulphur in a dish (7) CHAUCER
22 Oriental sign found outside the diary with a short poem (7) ECLOGUE
23 Medieval German pope and Italian philosopher condemned for heresy (5)
24 Protestant encountered folded dhotis inside (9) METHODIST
26 Rage revealed in letters from the Tennessee theatre ... (6) SEETHE (T)
27 ... next to the leading aspirin dispensary just around central Etowah's new terminal (8) ADJACENT

Down
1 *Pushy four move out after the monarch abdicates (6) OBTUSE
2 *Sees coils getting unwound (9) ISOSCELES
3 Raises part of the teacup set (3) UPS
4 German physicist with an Indian herbal soap turns up for an X-ray (13) ROENTGENOGRAM
6 *Counterpart embracing retail development (11) EQU(ILATER*)AL
7 *A religious ceremony for the auditor (5)
8 Left with no options, one might do this to a barrel's bottom (6)
10 Revolutionary to cure dependent at sea (13) UNPRECEDENTED
13 Speaker's split fabric to make a garment (11) BREECHCLOTH
16 Identify and appreciate (9) RECOGNISE
18 Diving apparatuses from South Carolina with Basu's uniform moved to the top (6) SCUBAS
19 Cross gets rid of the pawn in a set of seven and half a dozen (6)
21 *Copper carried by upset Greek character (5) {A(CU)TE<=}
25 Star, becoming bright, needs no introduction to the eggs (3)