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

[Russellbew]

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) OBITUARY
5 Rubble found by the young socialite and a gentleman from the east (6) DEBRIS
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) PALMTOP
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) RIGHT
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) OVA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Hi friends! Am having a great time here attending school functions with the two smart grandsons. The only grievance is the nasty cold weather! Used to around 90 degrees of heat in Madurai the temp here at 70s and lower is intolerable. With the heater on while indoors and geared up like eskimo while outdoors is the mode of my life here! The weather forecast says it will turn more chilly!!! :shaking: Daughter is amused saying this is strange for Los Angeles-the ideal place for senior citizens!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Gazing into these might reveal a lot (7,5)
8 Continuous operation (7)
9 Evasive pattern shown by lightning bolts (6)
11 Maoris run out to see the constellation (4,5)
12 Adult's out of place in the country range (5)
14 Article about humour's hot for that reason (9)
16 Seal in the Scottish lake reported (4)
18 Support the Congress chief to get rid of the new financial institution (4)
19 Type of wind generated by manufacturing of nitrate after receiving notice (9)
21 Withdraw with revolutionary Anu to entertain the Pole and the Yankee (5)
22 Ignore sap at sea in an island country (9)
23 Knocking sound makes Bharat tattle to some extent (3-3)
25 Correct for the government to dismiss the Democrat and return to an earlier state (7)
26 Characteristic tendency to support ignoring one-third of the initials (6,6)

Down
2 Crane's scene altered to show rebirths (11)
3 Acts skittish around Frenchmen on an island with some undergarments (8)
4 Leo disregarded generational variance in the country (9)
5 In Cuba, Zarathustra got to the marketplace (5)
6 Disheartened Lucy retains pen sent up with the willed property (6)
7 Tail-less marine mammal in a large body of salt water (3)
8 Rudely awaken the sailor and heavily sedated ship labourer (10)
10 Troubled sinner considering look up with the hotel managers (10)
13 Accountant enlists Victor and Oscar to meet simpleton with an Arabic fruit (7,4)
15 Such drivers may flee the scene (3-3-3)
17 Frank's dilemma in conversation (8)
20 Psychic used chemistry to lose her (6)
22 American leader tucks into the tiny eggs brought up with a smooth fabric (5)
24 Innocent animal (3)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Gazing into these might reveal a lot (7,5) CRYSTAL BALLS
8 Continuous operation (7)
9 Evasive pattern shown by lightning bolts (6) ZIGZAG
11 Maoris run out to see the constellation (4,5)
12 Adult's out of place in the country range (5)
14 Article about humour's hot for that reason (9)
16 Seal in the Scottish lake reported (4)
18 Support the Congress chief to get rid of the new financial institution (4)
19 Type of wind generated by manufacturing of nitrate after receiving notice (9)
21 Withdraw with revolutionary Anu to entertain the Pole and the Yankee (5)
22 Ignore sap at sea in an island country (9)
23 Knocking sound makes Bharat tattle to some extent (3-3)
25 Correct for the government to dismiss the Democrat and return to an earlier state (7)
26 Characteristic tendency to support ignoring one-third of the initials (6,6)

Down
2 Crane's scene altered to show rebirths (11) RENASCENCES
3 Acts skittish around Frenchmen on an island with some undergarments (8)
4 Leo disregarded generational variance in the country (9) ARGENTINA
5 In Cuba, Zarathustra got to the marketplace (5)
6 Disheartened Lucy retains pen sent up with the willed property (6) LEGACY
7 Tail-less marine mammal in a large body of salt water (3)
8 Rudely awaken the sailor and heavily sedated ship labourer (10)
10 Troubled sinner considering look up with the hotel managers (10)
13 Accountant enlists Victor and Oscar to meet simpleton with an Arabic fruit (7,4)
15 Such drivers may flee the scene (3-3-3)
17 Frank's dilemma in conversation (8)
20 Psychic used chemistry to lose her (6)
22 American leader tucks into the tiny eggs brought up with a smooth fabric (5)
24 Innocent animal (3)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Gazing into these might reveal a lot (7,5) CRYSTAL BALLS
8 Continuous operation (7)
9 Evasive pattern shown by lightning bolts (6) ZIGZAG
11 Maoris run out to see the constellation (4,5) URSA MINOR*
12 Adult's out of place in the country range (5)
14 Article about humour's hot for that reason (9) THE RE WIT H
16 Seal in the Scottish lake reported (4)
18 Support the Congress chief to get rid of the new financial institution (4)
19 Type of wind generated by manufacturing of nitrate after receiving notice (9)
21 Withdraw with revolutionary Anu to entertain the Pole and the Yankee (5)
22 Ignore sap at sea in an island country (9) SINGAPORE*
23 Knocking sound makes Bharat tattle to some extent (3-3)
25 Correct for the government to dismiss the Democrat and return to an earlier state (7)
26 Characteristic tendency to support ignoring one-third of the initials (6,6)

Down
2 Crane's scene altered to show rebirths (11) RENASCENCES
3 Acts skittish around Frenchmen on an island with some undergarments (8) SHI(MM)IES
4 Leo disregarded generational variance in the country (9) ARGENTINA
5 In Cuba, Zarathustra got to the marketplace (5)
6 Disheartened Lucy retains pen sent up with the willed property (6) LEGACY
7 Tail-less marine mammal in a large body of salt water (3)
8 Rudely awaken the sailor and heavily sedated ship labourer (10) ROUST AB OUT
10 Troubled sinner considering look up with the hotel managers (10)
13 Accountant enlists Victor and Oscar to meet simpleton with an Arabic fruit (7,4)
15 Such drivers may flee the scene (3-3-3)
17 Frank's dilemma in conversation (8)
20 Psychic used chemistry to lose her (6)
22 American leader tucks into the tiny eggs brought up with a smooth fabric (5)
24 Innocent animal (3)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Gazing into these might reveal a lot (7,5) CRYSTAL BALLS
8 Continuous operation (7)
9 Evasive pattern shown by lightning bolts (6) ZIGZAG
11 Maoris run out to see the constellation (4,5) URSA MINOR
12 Adult's out of place in the country range (5)
14 Article about humour's hot for that reason (9) THEREWITH
16 Seal in the Scottish lake reported (4) LOCK
18 Support the Congress chief to get rid of the new financial institution (4) BACK
19 Type of wind generated by manufacturing of nitrate after receiving notice (9) ANTITRADE
21 Withdraw with revolutionary Anu to entertain the Pole and the Yankee (5) UNSAY
22 Ignore sap at sea in an island country (9) SINGAPORE
23 Knocking sound makes Bharat tattle to some extent (3-3) RAT-TAT
25 Correct for the government to dismiss the Democrat and return to an earlier state (7)
26 Characteristic tendency to support ignoring one-third of the initials (6,6)

Down
2 Crane's scene altered to show rebirths (11) RENASCENCES
3 Acts skittish around Frenchmen on an island with some undergarments (8) SHIMMIES
4 Leo disregarded generational variance in the country (9) ARGENTINA
5 In Cuba, Zarathustra got to the marketplace (5)
6 Disheartened Lucy retains pen sent up with the willed property (6) LEGACY
7 Tail-less marine mammal in a large body of salt water (3)
8 Rudely awaken the sailor and heavily sedated ship labourer (10) ROUSTABOUT
10 Troubled sinner considering look up with the hotel managers (10)
13 Accountant enlists Victor and Oscar to meet simpleton with an Arabic fruit (7,4)
15 Such drivers may flee the scene (3-3-3)
17 Frank's dilemma in conversation (8)
20 Psychic used chemistry to lose her (6)
22 American leader tucks into the tiny eggs brought up with a smooth fabric (5)
24 Innocent animal (3)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Gazing into these might reveal a lot (7,5) CRYSTAL BALLS
8 Continuous operation (7)
9 Evasive pattern shown by lightning bolts (6) ZIGZAG
11 Maoris run out to see the constellation (4,5) URSA MINOR
12 Adult's out of place in the country range (5)
14 Article about humour's hot for that reason (9) THEREWITH
16 Seal in the Scottish lake reported (4) LOCK
18 Support the Congress chief to get rid of the new financial institution (4) BACK
19 Type of wind generated by manufacturing of nitrate after receiving notice (9) ANTITRADE
21 Withdraw with revolutionary Anu to entertain the Pole and the Yankee (5) UNSAY
22 Ignore sap at sea in an island country (9) SINGAPORE
23 Knocking sound makes Bharat tattle to some extent (3-3) RAT-TAT
25 Correct for the government to dismiss the Democrat and return to an earlier state (7) REGRESS
26 Characteristic tendency to support ignoring one-third of the initials (6,6) SECOND NATURE

Down
2 Crane's scene altered to show rebirths (11) RENASCENCES
3 Acts skittish around Frenchmen on an island with some undergarments (8) SHIMMIES
4 Leo disregarded generational variance in the country (9) ARGENTINA
5 In Cuba, Zarathustra got to the marketplace (5)
6 Disheartened Lucy retains pen sent up with the willed property (6) LEGACY
7 Tail-less marine mammal in a large body of salt water (3)
8 Rudely awaken the sailor and heavily sedated ship labourer (10) ROUSTABOUT
10 Troubled sinner considering look up with the hotel managers (10) INNKEEPERS
13 Accountant enlists Victor and Oscar to meet simpleton with an Arabic fruit (7,4) AVOCADO PEAR
15 Such drivers may flee the scene (3-3-3) HIT-AND-RUN
17 Frank's dilemma in conversation (8)
20 Psychic used chemistry to lose her (6)
22 American leader tucks into the tiny eggs brought up with a smooth fabric (5)
24 Innocent animal (3)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Gazing into these might reveal a lot (7,5) CRYSTAL BALLS
8 Continuous operation (7)
9 Evasive pattern shown by lightning bolts (6) ZIGZAG
11 Maoris run out to see the constellation (4,5) URSA MINOR
12 Adult's out of place in the country range (5)
14 Article about humour's hot for that reason (9) THEREWITH
16 Seal in the Scottish lake reported (4) LOCK
18 Support the Congress chief to get rid of the new financial institution (4) BACK
19 Type of wind generated by manufacturing of nitrate after receiving notice (9) ANTITRADE
21 Withdraw with revolutionary Anu to entertain the Pole and the Yankee (5) UNSAY
22 Ignore sap at sea in an island country (9) SINGAPORE
23 Knocking sound makes Bharat tattle to some extent (3-3) RAT-TAT
25 Correct for the government to dismiss the Democrat and return to an earlier state (7) REGRESS
26 Characteristic tendency to support ignoring one-third of the initials (6,6) SECOND NATURE

Down
2 Crane's scene altered to show rebirths (11) RENASCENCES
3 Acts skittish around Frenchmen on an island with some undergarments (8) SHIMMIES
4 Leo disregarded generational variance in the country (9) ARGENTINA
5 In Cuba, Zarathustra got to the marketplace (5) BAZAR
6 Disheartened Lucy retains pen sent up with the willed property (6) LEGACY
7 Tail-less marine mammal in a large body of salt water (3)
8 Rudely awaken the sailor and heavily sedated ship labourer (10) ROUSTABOUT
10 Troubled sinner considering look up with the hotel managers (10) INNKEEPERS
13 Accountant enlists Victor and Oscar to meet simpleton with an Arabic fruit (7,4) AVOCADO PEAR
15 Such drivers may flee the scene (3-3-3) HIT-AND-RUN
17 Frank's dilemma in conversation (8) STRAIGHT
20 Psychic used chemistry to lose her (6) MYSTIC
22 American leader tucks into the tiny eggs brought up with a smooth fabric (5) SATIN
24 Innocent animal (3) ASS

[Russellbew]

Hi Ma'am ,
Saw your pic on Facebook in Eskimo costume :D Enjoy the weather, here it's too hot :(

[pavalamani pragasam]

Yes, I am following the weather news, LV! My daughter says in the forthcoming days the scorching heat will make me yearn for this chill weather! I don't think I shall- 70 t0 75 degrees is not my cuppa!:-D

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Phrase used on leaving single northern girl, initially (2,4) SO LONG
5 Draw strangely fashionable Australian port (6)
11 A short record about love, then it’s arrivederci (5) ADIOS
12 Under control? No, ratings out of control (2,1,6)
13 Saucy dance? (5)
14 Apiarist, perhaps bitter about English preserve (9)
15 Wrote ‘False Alarm’, staggering novel (1,8,2,4) A FAREWELL TO ARMS
18 Film of Surrey, one Loy made, unknown (3,4,4,4)
21 His topic, a strange nut (9)
22 A win once more (5)
24 Bar, place abroad stocking soft fruit (4,5)
25 Previous abbot’s deputy (5)
26 Watch cutter swing (6)
27 Leader of expedition brought in beer to begin journey (3,3)

Down
2 Newly-built Loire college (5)
3 Performing animal put inside one (2,5)
4 Groomed by eccentric carpenter in novella (7,2,5)
6 Traced odd circular letter revealing design style (3,4)
7 Wife more trendy, fashionable, a huntsman’s assistant (7-2)
8 Reign nervously in an African country (5)
9 Opera, Parsifal , staffer includes (8)
10 Every wall oven’s shown differently in a series of books (8,6)
16 Rose incredibly swiftly across the Earth’s atmosphere and beyond (9)
17 For example, on air, I ignored a closing remark (8) SAYONARA
19 Anthem can, carried by old girl (1,6)
20 Don’t move prop, fixed (4,3)
21 Experts, after start of polka, showing steps (5)
23 Cheerio to the French about to depart (5) ADIEU

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/the-hindu-crossword-no2842/article7239761.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Phrase used on leaving single northern girl, initially (2,4) SO LONG
5 Draw strangely fashionable Australian port (6) DARWIN
11 A short record about love, then it’s arrivederci (5) ADIOS
12 Under control? No, ratings out of control (2,1,6) ON A STRING
13 Saucy dance? (5) SALSA
14 Apiarist, perhaps bitter about English preserve (9) BEEKEEPER
15 Wrote ‘False Alarm’, staggering novel (1,8,2,4) A FAREWELL TO ARMS
18 Film of Surrey, one Loy made, unknown (3,4,4,4) FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
21 His topic, a strange nut (9)
22 A win once more (5)
24 Bar, place abroad stocking soft fruit (4,5)
25 Previous abbot’s deputy (5)
26 Watch cutter swing (6)
27 Leader of expedition brought in beer to begin journey (3,3)

Down
2 Newly-built Loire college (5)
3 Performing animal put inside one (2,5)
4 Groomed by eccentric carpenter in novella (7,2,5)
6 Traced odd circular letter revealing design style (3,4)
7 Wife more trendy, fashionable, a huntsman’s assistant (7-2)
8 Reign nervously in an African country (5)
9 Opera, Parsifal , staffer includes (8)
10 Every wall oven’s shown differently in a series of books (8,6)
16 Rose incredibly swiftly across the Earth’s atmosphere and beyond (9)
17 For example, on air, I ignored a closing remark (8) SAYONARA
19 Anthem can, carried by old girl (1,6)
20 Don’t move prop, fixed (4,3)
21 Experts, after start of polka, showing steps (5)
23 Cheerio to the French about to depart (5) ADIEU

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Phrase used on leaving single northern girl, initially (2,4) SO LONG
5 Draw strangely fashionable Australian port (6) DARWIN
11 A short record about love, then it’s arrivederci (5) ADIOS
12 Under control? No, ratings out of control (2,1,6) ON A STRING
13 Saucy dance? (5) SALSA
14 Apiarist, perhaps bitter about English preserve (9) BEEKEEPER
15 Wrote ‘False Alarm’, staggering novel (1,8,2,4) A FAREWELL TO ARMS
18 Film of Surrey, one Loy made, unknown (3,4,4,4) FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
21 His topic, a strange nut (9) PISTACHIO
22 A win once more (5) AGAIN
24 Bar, place abroad stocking soft fruit (4,5)
25 Previous abbot’s deputy (5)
26 Watch cutter swing (6) SEESAW
27 Leader of expedition brought in beer to begin journey (3,3)

Down
2 Newly-built Loire college (5)
3 Performing animal put inside one (2,5)
4 Groomed by eccentric carpenter in novella (7,2,5)
6 Traced odd circular letter revealing design style (3,4) ART DECO
7 Wife more trendy, fashionable, a huntsman’s assistant (7-2)
8 Reign nervously in an African country (5)
9 Opera, Parsifal , staffer includes (8)
10 Every wall oven’s shown differently in a series of books (8,6)
16 Rose incredibly swiftly across the Earth’s atmosphere and beyond (9)
17 For example, on air, I ignored a closing remark (8) SAYONARA
19 Anthem can, carried by old girl (1,6)
20 Don’t move prop, fixed (4,3)
21 Experts, after start of polka, showing steps (5) PACES
23 Cheerio to the French about to depart (5) ADIEU

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Phrase used on leaving single northern girl, initially (2,4) SO LONG
5 Draw strangely fashionable Australian port (6) DARWIN
11 A short record about love, then it’s arrivederci (5) ADIOS
12 Under control? No, ratings out of control (2,1,6) ON A STRING
13 Saucy dance? (5) SALSA
14 Apiarist, perhaps bitter about English preserve (9) BEEKEEPER
15 Wrote ‘False Alarm’, staggering novel (1,8,2,4) A FAREWELL TO ARMS
18 Film of Surrey, one Loy made, unknown (3,4,4,4) FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
21 His topic, a strange nut (9) PISTACHIO
22 A win once more (5) AGAIN
24 Bar, place abroad stocking soft fruit (4,5) CRAB APPLE
25 Previous abbot’s deputy (5)
26 Watch cutter swing (6) SEESAW
27 Leader of expedition brought in beer to begin journey (3,3) SET OUT

Down
2 Newly-built Loire college (5)
3 Performing animal put inside one (2,5) ON STAGE
4 Groomed by eccentric carpenter in novella (7,2,5) GOODBYE MR CHIPS
6 Traced odd circular letter revealing design style (3,4) ART DECO
7 Wife more trendy, fashionable, a huntsman’s assistant (7-2) WHIPPER-IN
8 Reign nervously in an African country (5)
9 Opera, Parsifal , staffer includes (8)
10 Every wall oven’s shown differently in a series of books (8,6)
16 Rose incredibly swiftly across the Earth’s atmosphere and beyond (9)
17 For example, on air, I ignored a closing remark (8) SAYONARA
19 Anthem can, carried by old girl (1,6)
20 Don’t move prop, fixed (4,3)
21 Experts, after start of polka, showing steps (5) PACES
23 Cheerio to the French about to depart (5) ADIEU

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Phrase used on leaving single northern girl, initially (2,4) SO LONG
5 Draw strangely fashionable Australian port (6) DARWIN
11 A short record about love, then it’s arrivederci (5) ADIOS
12 Under control? No, ratings out of control (2,1,6) ON A STRING
13 Saucy dance? (5) SALSA
14 Apiarist, perhaps bitter about English preserve (9) BEEKEEPER
15 Wrote ‘False Alarm’, staggering novel (1,8,2,4) A FAREWELL TO ARMS
18 Film of Surrey, one Loy made, unknown (3,4,4,4) FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
21 His topic, a strange nut (9) PISTACHIO
22 A win once more (5) AGAIN
24 Bar, place abroad stocking soft fruit (4,5) CRAB APPLE
25 Previous abbot’s deputy (5) PRIOR
26 Watch cutter swing (6) SEESAW
27 Leader of expedition brought in beer to begin journey (3,3) SET OUT

Down
2 Newly-built Loire college (5) ORIEL
3 Performing animal put inside one (2,5) ON STAGE
4 Groomed by eccentric carpenter in novella (7,2,5) GOODBYE MR CHIPS
6 Traced odd circular letter revealing design style (3,4) ART DECO
7 Wife more trendy, fashionable, a huntsman’s assistant (7-2) WHIPPER-IN
8 Reign nervously in an African country (5) NIGER
9 Opera, Parsifal , staffer includes (8) FALSTAFF
10 Every wall oven’s shown differently in a series of books (8,6) WAVERLY NOVELS
16 Rose incredibly swiftly across the Earth’s atmosphere and beyond (9) AEROSPACE
17 For example, on air, I ignored a closing remark (8) SAYONARA
19 Anthem can, carried by old girl (1,6) O CANADA
20 Don’t move prop, fixed (4,3) STAY PUT
21 Experts, after start of polka, showing steps (5) PACES
23 Cheerio to the French about to depart (5) ADIEU

... and so it's Adieu to the current setter of Everyman. Next week onwards it's a new setter with a different level of difficulty

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Plan for a power failure with more than one kit (3-3)
5 Money put aside initially for a satellite (6)
10 Thoroughly topsy-turvy (6,3)
11 Tenet backing claim to be a superhuman being (5)
12 Antique piece of handheld e-reader (5)
13 Imprison Russian leader heading for judicial trouble (3,2,4)
14 Horn, it's blown briefly (2,5)
16 Relatively meaningless English rank describing politician (7)
18 Old squeeze say (7)
20 American friend hacked into NASA? (7)
21 Weedless ground surrounding one alpine plant (9)
23 Parent missing her first is not the same (5)
25 Brave man seen around street, revolting (5)
26 Soft cloth rug I see is sensible (9)
27 Sound of a seal or small swan (6)
28 Crude is vulgar, yeah about right (6)


Down
2 Relieved leader in let-off (5)
3 Experienced government yielding to cabinet's latest suggestion (9)
4 Exciting to be in second place in a field event (4,3)
5 Patent, it lends to an extent to give someone rights (7)
6 Member of a noble group managed without work (5)
7 Mythical king lay moping around (9)
8 Mechanical power is key in erecting building (7,6)
9 Fine everyone starting at grand event for lapse (4,4,5)
15 Penalty is dodged in a shrewd manner (9)
17 A past actor (9)
19 Scrap with nails drawn up like a cat (7)
20 Calm like a guru holding court essentially (7)
22 Entrance with a feminine principle (3,2)
24 Unforeseen problem for couple (5)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Plan for a power failure with more than one kit (3-3)
5 Money put aside initially for a satellite (6)
10 Thoroughly topsy-turvy (6,3) INSIDE OUT
11 Tenet backing claim to be a superhuman being (5)
12 Antique piece of handheld e-reader (5)
13 Imprison Russian leader heading for judicial trouble (3,2,4) PUT IN JAIL
14 Horn, it's blown briefly (2,5) IN SHORT
16 Relatively meaningless English rank describing politician (7)
18 Old squeeze say (7)
20 American friend hacked into NASA? (7)
21 Weedless ground surrounding one alpine plant (9)
23 Parent missing her first is not the same (5)
25 Brave man seen around street, revolting (5)
26 Soft cloth rug I see is sensible (9)
27 Sound of a seal or small swan (6)
28 Crude is vulgar, yeah about right (6)


Down
2 Relieved leader in let-off (5) EASED
3 Experienced government yielding to cabinet's latest suggestion (9)
4 Exciting to be in second place in a field event (4,3) SHOT PUT
5 Patent, it lends to an extent to give someone rights (7)
6 Member of a noble group managed without work (5)
7 Mythical king lay moping around (9)
8 Mechanical power is key in erecting building (7,6)
9 Fine everyone starting at grand event for lapse (4,4,5)
15 Penalty is dodged in a shrewd manner (9)
17 A past actor (9)
19 Scrap with nails drawn up like a cat (7)
20 Calm like a guru holding court essentially (7)
22 Entrance with a feminine principle (3,2)
24 Unforeseen problem for couple (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Plan for a power failure with more than one kit (3-3)
5 Money put aside initially for a satellite (6)
10 Thoroughly topsy-turvy (6,3) INSIDE OUT
11 Tenet backing claim to be a superhuman being (5)
12 Antique piece of handheld e-reader (5)
13 Imprison Russian leader heading for judicial trouble (3,2,4) PUT IN JAIL
14 Horn, it's blown briefly (2,5) IN SHORT
16 Relatively meaningless English rank describing politician (7)
18 Old squeeze say (7)
20 American friend hacked into NASA? (7)
21 Weedless ground surrounding one alpine plant (9)
23 Parent missing her first is not the same (5)
25 Brave man seen around street, revolting (5)
26 Soft cloth rug I see is sensible (9)
27 Sound of a seal or small swan (6)
28 Crude is vulgar, yeah about right (6)


Down
2 Relieved leader in let-off (5) EASED
3 Experienced government yielding to cabinet's latest suggestion (9)
4 Exciting to be in second place in a field event (4,3) SHOT PUT
5 Patent, it lends to an extent to give someone rights (7)
6 Member of a noble group managed without work (5)
7 Mythical king lay moping around (9) PYGMALION
8 Mechanical power is key in erecting building (7,6) KINETIC ENERGY
9 Fine everyone starting at grand event for lapse (4,4,5) FALL FROM GRACE
15 Penalty is dodged in a shrewd manner (9) SAPIENTLY
17 A past actor (9) PERFORMER
19 Scrap with nails drawn up like a cat (7)
20 Calm like a guru holding court essentially (7)
22 Entrance with a feminine principle (3,2)
24 Unforeseen problem for couple (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Plan for a power failure with more than one kit (3-3)
5 Money put aside initially for a satellite (6)
10 Thoroughly topsy-turvy (6,3) INSIDE OUT
11 Tenet backing claim to be a superhuman being (5)
12 Antique piece of handheld e-reader (5)
13 Imprison Russian leader heading for judicial trouble (3,2,4) PUT IN JAIL
14 Horn, it's blown briefly (2,5) IN SHORT
16 Relatively meaningless English rank describing politician (7)
18 Old squeeze say (7)
20 American friend hacked into NASA? (7)
21 Weedless ground surrounding one alpine plant (9)
23 Parent missing her first is not the same (5) [-m]OTHER
25 Brave man seen around street, revolting (5)
26 Soft cloth rug I see is sensible (9) P(RAG)(MAT)(IC)
27 Sound of a seal or small swan (6)
28 Crude is vulgar, yeah about right (6) HEA(RT)Y*


Down
2 Relieved leader in let-off (5) EASED
3 Experienced government yielding to cabinet's latest suggestion (9)
4 Exciting to be in second place in a field event (4,3) SHOT PUT
5 Patent, it lends to an extent to give someone rights (7)
6 Member of a noble group managed without work (5)
7 Mythical king lay moping around (9)
8 Mechanical power is key in erecting building (7,6) KINETIC ENERGY*
9 Fine everyone starting at grand event for lapse (4,4,5)
15 Penalty is dodged in a shrewd manner (9)
17 A past actor (9)
19 Scrap with nails drawn up like a cat (7)
20 Calm like a guru holding court essentially (7)
22 Entrance with a feminine principle (3,2)
24 Unforeseen problem for couple (5) HITCH [2]

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Plan for a power failure with more than one kit (3-3)
5 Money put aside initially for a satellite (6)
10 Thoroughly topsy-turvy (6,3) INSIDE OUT
11 Tenet backing claim to be a superhuman being (5)
12 Antique piece of handheld e-reader (5)
13 Imprison Russian leader heading for judicial trouble (3,2,4) PUT IN JAIL
14 Horn, it's blown briefly (2,5) IN SHORT
16 Relatively meaningless English rank describing politician (7)
18 Old squeeze say (7) EXPRESS
20 American friend hacked into NASA? (7) ACRONYM
21 Weedless ground surrounding one alpine plant (9) EDELWEISS
23 Parent missing her first is not the same (5) [-m]OTHER
25 Brave man seen around street, revolting (5)
26 Soft cloth rug I see is sensible (9) P(RAG)(MAT)(IC)
27 Sound of a seal or small swan (6)
28 Crude is vulgar, yeah about right (6) HEA(RT)Y* EA(RT)HY


Down
2 Relieved leader in let-off (5) EASED
3 Experienced government yielding to cabinet's latest suggestion (9) UNDERTONE
4 Exciting to be in second place in a field event (4,3) SHOT PUT
5 Patent, it lends to an extent to give someone rights (7)
6 Member of a noble group managed without work (5)
7 Mythical king lay moping around (9)
8 Mechanical power is key in erecting building (7,6) KINETIC ENERGY*
9 Fine everyone starting at grand event for lapse (4,4,5)
15 Penalty is dodged in a shrewd manner (9)
17 A past actor (9)
19 Scrap with nails drawn up like a cat (7)
20 Calm like a guru holding court essentially (7) ASSUAGE
22 Entrance with a feminine principle (3,2)
24 Unforeseen problem for couple (5) HITCH [2]

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Plan for a power failure with more than one kit (3-3)GET-UPS
5 Money put aside initially for a satellite (6)EUROPA
10 Thoroughly topsy-turvy (6,3) INSIDE OUT
11 Tenet backing claim to be a superhuman being (5)DOGMA
12 Antique piece of handheld e-reader (5)ELDER
13 Imprison Russian leader heading for judicial trouble (3,2,4) PUT IN JAIL
14 Horn, it's blown briefly (2,5) IN SHORT
16 Relatively meaningless English rank describing politician (7)EMPTIER
18 Old squeeze say (7) EXPRESS
20 American friend hacked into NASA? (7) ACRONYM
21 Weedless ground surrounding one alpine plant (9) EDELWEISS
23 Parent missing her first is not the same (5) [-m]OTHER
25 Brave man seen around street, revolting (5)GUTSY
26 Soft cloth rug I see is sensible (9) P(RAG)(MAT)(IC)
27 Sound of a seal or small swan (6)CYGNET
28 Crude is vulgar, yeah about right (6) HEA(RT)Y* EA(RT)HY


Down
2 Relieved leader in let-off (5) EASED
3 Experienced government yielding to cabinet's latest suggestion (9) UNDERTONE
4 Exciting to be in second place in a field event (4,3) SHOT PUT
5 Patent, it lends to an extent to give someone rights (7)ENTITLE
6 Member of a noble group managed without work (5)RADON
7 Mythical king lay moping around (9)PYGMALION
8 Mechanical power is key in erecting building (7,6) KINETIC ENERGY*
9 Fine everyone starting at grand event for lapse (4,4,5)FALL FROM GRACE
15 Penalty is dodged in a shrewd manner (9)SAPIENTLY
17 A past actor (9)PERFORMER
19 Scrap with nails drawn up like a cat (7)SNIPPET
20 Calm like a guru holding court essentially (7) ASSUAGE
22 Entrance with a feminine principle (3,2)WAY IN
24 Unforeseen problem for couple (5) HITCH

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

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Paperwork bore sign, name, pic essentially (7)
10 Serving of red wine, about the best (7)
11 Material to lie on (5)
12 An aromatic drink removed ale breath (6,3)
13 Castigate a rap artist producing trash (4,5)
14 Took steps and managed to halve the capital (5)
15 Completely taken by detailed story (2,5)
17 Hollow rings to praise and acclaim (7)
19 One charming dog, not loud (5)
20 Fellow left union for a companion (9)
22 Proof of uncontrolled rattiness (9)
24 Jumped in a field exercise (5)
25 Tense about working this evening (7)
26 Overlook or look over and over (7)

Down
1 Piece of colour, it often gets thrown around (8)
2 New sailboat docked at Portuguese capital (6)
3 Criminal, he has influence (10)
4 Part of leg from top to bottom, to give trouble in run (8)
5 Liquor bottle (6)
6 Whale right about below the surface of ocean (4)
7 Edition carrying blurred page printed erroneously (8)
8 Remaining free (6)
14 Refrain from touching sample, a veal on egg rolls (5,5)
16 A number of handouts reprinted (8)
17 Capitol is not a building for government affairs? (8)
18 Scores left during match ending in loss (8)
19 Fire with gun killing one (6)
20 Simple tea set-up (6)
21 Desert state of India without lake (2,4)
23 No hanging loose with starch? (4)

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Paperwork bore sign, name, pic essentially (7) OR IG AM I
10 Serving of red wine, about the best (7)
11 Material to lie on (5)
12 An aromatic drink removed ale breath (6,3)
13 Castigate a rap artist producing trash (4,5)
14 Took steps and managed to halve the capital (5)
15 Completely taken by detailed story (2,5)
17 Hollow rings to praise and acclaim (7)
19 One charming dog, not loud (5)
20 Fellow left union for a companion (9)
22 Proof of uncontrolled rattiness (9) RESISTANT*
24 Jumped in a field exercise (5)
25 Tense about working this evening (7)
26 Overlook or look over and over (7)

Down
1 Piece of colour, it often gets thrown around (8)
2 New sailboat docked at Portuguese capital (6)
3 Criminal, he has influence (10)
4 Part of leg from top to bottom, to give trouble in run (8)
5 Liquor bottle (6)
6 Whale right about below the surface of ocean (4)
7 Edition carrying blurred page printed erroneously (8)
8 Remaining free (6)
14 Refrain from touching sample, a veal on egg rolls (5,5)
16 A number of handouts reprinted (8) THOUSAND*
17 Capitol is not a building for government affairs? (8) POLITICS*-a
18 Scores left during match ending in loss (8)
19 Fire with gun killing one (6)
20 Simple tea set-up (6) (CHA)(STE*)
21 Desert state of India without lake (2,4)
23 No hanging loose with starch? (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Paperwork bore sign, name, pic essentially (7) OR IG AM I
10 Serving of red wine, about the best (7) PORTION
11 Material to lie on (5)
12 An aromatic drink removed ale breath (6,3) HERBAL TEA
13 Castigate a rap artist producing trash (4,5) TEAR APART
14 Took steps and managed to halve the capital (5)
15 Completely taken by detailed story (2,5) IN TOTAL
17 Hollow rings to praise and acclaim (7)
19 One charming dog, not loud (5)
20 Fellow left union for a companion (9)
22 Proof of uncontrolled rattiness (9) RESISTANT*
24 Jumped in a field exercise (5)
25 Tense about working this evening (7)
26 Overlook or look over and over (7)

Down
1 Piece of colour, it often gets thrown around (8)
2 New sailboat docked at Portuguese capital (6)
3 Criminal, he has influence (10)
4 Part of leg from top to bottom, to give trouble in run (8)
5 Liquor bottle (6)
6 Whale right about below the surface of ocean (4)
7 Edition carrying blurred page printed erroneously (8)
8 Remaining free (6)
14 Refrain from touching sample, a veal on egg rolls (5,5) LEAVE ALONE
16 A number of handouts reprinted (8) THOUSAND*
17 Capitol is not a building for government affairs? (8) POLITICS*-a
18 Scores left during match ending in loss (8)
19 Fire with gun killing one (6)
20 Simple tea set-up (6) (CHA)(STE*)
21 Desert state of India without lake (2,4)
23 No hanging loose with starch? (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 Paperwork bore sign, name, pic essentially (7) OR IG AM I
10 Serving of red wine, about the best (7) PORTION
11 Material to lie on (5)
12 An aromatic drink removed ale breath (6,3) HERBAL TEA
13 Castigate a rap artist producing trash (4,5) TEAR APART
14 Took steps and managed to halve the capital (5)
15 Completely taken by detailed story (2,5) IN TOTAL
17 Hollow rings to praise and acclaim (7) PLAUDIT
19 One charming dog, not loud (5)
20 Fellow left union for a companion (9) COLLEAGUE
22 Proof of uncontrolled rattiness (9) RESISTANT*
24 Jumped in a field exercise (5)
25 Tense about working this evening (7)
26 Overlook or look over and over (7)

Down
1 Piece of colour, it often gets thrown around (8)
2 New sailboat docked at Portuguese capital (6)
3 Criminal, he has influence (10) MALEFACTOR
4 Part of leg from top to bottom, to give trouble in run (8) HIGHTAIL
5 Liquor bottle (6)
6 Whale right about below the surface of ocean (4)
7 Edition carrying blurred page printed erroneously (8)
8 Remaining free (6)
14 Refrain from touching sample, a veal on egg rolls (5,5) LEAVE ALONE
16 A number of handouts reprinted (8) THOUSAND*
17 Capitol is not a building for government affairs? (8) POLITICS*-a
18 Scores left during match ending in loss (8) TWENTIES
19 Fire with gun killing one (6)
20 Simple tea set-up (6) (CHA)(STE*)
21 Desert state of India without lake (2,4)
23 No hanging loose with starch? (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Paperwork bore sign, name, pic essentially (7) OR IG AM I
10 Serving of red wine, about the best (7) PORTION
11 Material to lie on (5)
12 An aromatic drink removed ale breath (6,3) HERBAL TEA
13 Castigate a rap artist producing trash (4,5) TEAR APART
14 Took steps and managed to halve the capital (5)
15 Completely taken by detailed story (2,5) IN TOTAL
17 Hollow rings to praise and acclaim (7) PLAUDIT
19 One charming dog, not loud (5)
20 Fellow left union for a companion (9) COLLEAGUE
22 Proof of uncontrolled rattiness (9) RESISTANT*
24 Jumped in a field exercise (5)
25 Tense about working this evening (7)
26 Overlook or look over and over (7)

Down
1 Piece of colour, it often gets thrown around (8)
2 New sailboat docked at Portuguese capital (6)
3 Criminal, he has influence (10) MALEFACTOR
4 Part of leg from top to bottom, to give trouble in run (8) HIGHTAIL
5 Liquor bottle (6) SPIRIT
6 Whale right about below the surface of ocean (4) ORCA
7 Edition carrying blurred page printed erroneously (8) MISTYPED
8 Remaining free (6) UNPAID
14 Refrain from touching sample, a veal on egg rolls (5,5) LEAVE ALONE
16 A number of handouts reprinted (8) THOUSAND*
17 Capitol is not a building for government affairs? (8) POLITICS*-a
18 Scores left during match ending in loss (8) TWENTIES
19 Fire with gun killing one (6)
20 Simple tea set-up (6) (CHA)(STE*)
21 Desert state of India without lake (2,4) GO AWOL
23 No hanging loose with starch? (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Paperwork bore sign, name, pic essentially (7) OR IG AM I
10 Serving of red wine, about the best (7) PORTION
11 Material to lie on (5)FIBRE
12 An aromatic drink removed ale breath (6,3) HERBAL TEA
13 Castigate a rap artist producing trash (4,5) TEAR APART
14 Took steps and managed to halve the capital (5)LOPED
15 Completely taken by detailed story (2,5) IN TOTAL
17 Hollow rings to praise and acclaim (7) PLAUDIT
19 One charming dog, not loud (5)WOOER
20 Fellow left union for a companion (9) COLLEAGUE
22 Proof of uncontrolled rattiness (9) RESISTANT*
24 Jumped in a field exercise (5)LEAPT
25 Tense about working this evening (7)TONIGHT
26 Overlook or look over and over (7)CONDONE

Down
1 Piece of colour, it often gets thrown around (8)CONFETTI
2 New sailboat docked at Portuguese capital (6)LISBOA
3 Criminal, he has influence (10) MALEFACTOR
4 Part of leg from top to bottom, to give trouble in run (8) HIGHTAIL
5 Liquor bottle (6) SPIRIT
6 Whale right about below the surface of ocean (4) ORCA
7 Edition carrying blurred page printed erroneously (8) MISTYPED
8 Remaining free (6) UNPAID
14 Refrain from touching sample, a veal on egg rolls (5,5) LEAVE ALONE
16 A number of handouts reprinted (8) THOUSAND*
17 Capitol is not a building for government affairs? (8) POLITICS*-a
18 Scores left during match ending in loss (8) TWENTIES
19 Fire with gun killing one (6)WARMTH
20 Simple tea set-up (6) (CHA)(STE*)
21 Desert state of India without lake (2,4) GO AWOL
23 No hanging loose with starch? (4)SAGO

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Cruelty I see in man (6)
4 Caused by extremely careful characters — it’s dead end (3,2,3)
9 Poisonous gas is near ground (6)
10 Shadow boxing, say taken to higher level (8)
12 He's dispatched to keep shifting gear in service (8)
13 By and large, Byrd goes out with a girl (6)
15 Press a number, and the country follows (6,6)
18 Wrong — vice versa, not right (12)
21 Tool setter's in the back (6)
22 Herb's most uneasy inside car by day's end (8)
24 Hold up group, it's on line (8)
25 Self control not often lost in ancient text (6)
26 Showed respect — blunt side used (8)
27 Big toe's well known (6)

Down
1 Same feat reproduced in the old kitchen (4,4)
2 Passion turned sour in glossy (8)
3 For once, niceties exchanged with sweets (15)
5 Not business voucher on top (4)
6 The sure thing (8,7)
7 Ring — It's gone, love lost sadly (6)
8 Sleep over, fight for breath getting up (6)
11 Perhaps sent in, a quarter deep (7)
14 Beginning shortly — Music festival's rising fame (7)
16 Drink up — a warning overall (8)
17 One round in shade — did something eco-friendly (8)
19 Spies in Langley have a local picking up what's spoken in Baghdad (6)
20 He went into battle, loveless but composed (6)
23 Poetry doesn't start with language (4)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Cruelty I see in man (6)
4 Caused by extremely careful characters — it’s dead end (3,2,3) CUL DE SAC
9 Poisonous gas is near ground (6)
10 Shadow boxing, say taken to higher level (8)
12 He's dispatched to keep shifting gear in service (8)
13 By and large, Byrd goes out with a girl (6)
15 Press a number, and the country follows (6,6)
18 Wrong — vice versa, not right (12)
21 Tool setter's in the back (6)
22 Herb's most uneasy inside car by day's end (8)
24 Hold up group, it's on line (8)
25 Self control not often lost in ancient text (6) SCROLL
26 Showed respect — blunt side used (8)
27 Big toe's well known (6)

Down
1 Same feat reproduced in the old kitchen (4,4)
2 Passion turned sour in glossy (8)
3 For once, niceties exchanged with sweets (15)
5 Not business voucher on top (4) UPON
6 The sure thing (8,7) DEFINITE ARTICLE
7 Ring — It's gone, love lost sadly (6) SIGNET
8 Sleep over, fight for breath getting up (6)
11 Perhaps sent in, a quarter deep (7)
14 Beginning shortly — Music festival's rising fame (7)
16 Drink up — a warning overall (8)
17 One round in shade — did something eco-friendly (8)
19 Spies in Langley have a local picking up what's spoken in Baghdad (6)
20 He went into battle, loveless but composed (6)
23 Poetry doesn't start with language (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Cruelty I see in man (6) MAL(I/C)E
4 Caused by extremely careful characters — it’s dead end (3,2,3) CUL DE SAC*
9 Poisonous gas is near ground (6)
10 Shadow boxing, say taken to higher level (8)
12 He's dispatched to keep shifting gear in service (8)
13 By and large, Byrd goes out with a girl (6)
15 Press a number, and the country follows (6,6)
18 Wrong — vice versa, not right (12) CONSERVATIVE*
21 Tool setter's in the back (6)
22 Herb's most uneasy inside car by day's end (8)
24 Hold up group, it's on line (8)
25 Self control not often lost in ancient text (6) SCROLL*-often
26 Showed respect — blunt side used (8)
27 Big toe's well known (6)

Down
1 Same feat reproduced in the old kitchen (4,4) MEAT SAFE*
2 Passion turned sour in glossy (8) (LUST)(ROUS*)
3 For once, niceties exchanged with sweets (15) CONFECTIONARIES*
5 Not business voucher on top (4) [-co]UPON
6 The sure thing (8,7) (DEFINITE) (ARTICLE)
7 Ring — It's gone, love lost sadly (6) SIGNET*-o
8 Sleep over, fight for breath getting up (6)
11 Perhaps sent in, a quarter deep (7)
14 Beginning shortly — Music festival's rising fame (7)
16 Drink up — a warning overall (8)
17 One round in shade — did something eco-friendly (8)
19 Spies in Langley have a local picking up what's spoken in Baghdad (6)
20 He went into battle, loveless but composed (6)
23 Poetry doesn't start with language (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Cruelty I see in man (6) MAL(I/C)E
4 Caused by extremely careful characters — it’s dead end (3,2,3) CUL DE SAC*
9 Poisonous gas is near ground (6) ARSINE
10 Shadow boxing, say taken to higher level (8) DOGFIGHT
12 He's dispatched to keep shifting gear in service (8) SERGEANT
13 By and large, Byrd goes out with a girl (6) ANGELA
15 Press a number, and the country follows (6,6) FOURTH ESTATE
18 Wrong — vice versa, not right (12) CONSERVATIVE*
21 Tool setter's in the back (6)
22 Herb's most uneasy inside car by day's end (8)
24 Hold up group, it's on line (8)
25 Self control not often lost in ancient text (6) SCROLL*-often
26 Showed respect — blunt side used (8)
27 Big toe's well known (6)

Down
1 Same feat reproduced in the old kitchen (4,4) MEAT SAFE*
2 Passion turned sour in glossy (8) (LUST)(ROUS*)
3 For once, niceties exchanged with sweets (15) CONFECTIONARIES*
5 Not business voucher on top (4) [-co]UPON
6 The sure thing (8,7) (DEFINITE) (ARTICLE)
7 Ring — It's gone, love lost sadly (6) SIGNET*-o
8 Sleep over, fight for breath getting up (6)
11 Perhaps sent in, a quarter deep (7)
14 Beginning shortly — Music festival's rising fame (7)
16 Drink up — a warning overall (8)
17 One round in shade — did something eco-friendly (8)
19 Spies in Langley have a local picking up what's spoken in Baghdad (6)
20 He went into battle, loveless but composed (6)
23 Poetry doesn't start with language (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cruelty I see in man (6) MAL(I/C)E
4 Caused by extremely careful characters — it’s dead end (3,2,3) CUL DE SAC*
9 Poisonous gas is near ground (6) ARSINE
10 Shadow boxing, say taken to higher level (8) DOGFIGHT
12 He's dispatched to keep shifting gear in service (8) SERGEANT
13 By and large, Byrd goes out with a girl (6) ANGELA
15 Press a number, and the country follows (6,6) FOURTH ESTATE
18 Wrong — vice versa, not right (12) CONSERVATIVE*
21 Tool setter's in the back (6)
22 Herb's most uneasy inside car by day's end (8)
24 Hold up group, it's on line (8)
25 Self control not often lost in ancient text (6) SCROLL*-often
26 Showed respect — blunt side used (8)
27 Big toe's well known (6)LEGEND

Down
1 Same feat reproduced in the old kitchen (4,4) MEAT SAFE*
2 Passion turned sour in glossy (8) (LUST)(ROUS*)
3 For once, niceties exchanged with sweets (15) CONFECTIONARIES*
5 Not business voucher on top (4) [-co]UPON
6 The sure thing (8,7) (DEFINITE) (ARTICLE)
7 Ring — It's gone, love lost sadly (6) SIGNET*-o
8 Sleep over, fight for breath getting up (6)CATNAP
11 Perhaps sent in, a quarter deep (7)INTENSE
14 Beginning shortly — Music festival's rising fame (7)
16 Drink up — a warning overall (8)
17 One round in shade — did something eco-friendly (8)RECYCLED
19 Spies in Langley have a local picking up what's spoken in Baghdad (6)ARABIC
20 He went into battle, loveless but composed (6)
23 Poetry doesn't start with language (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cruelty I see in man (6) MAL(I/C)E
4 Caused by extremely careful characters — it’s dead end (3,2,3) CUL DE SAC*
9 Poisonous gas is near ground (6) ARSINE
10 Shadow boxing, say taken to higher level (8) DOGFIGHT
12 He's dispatched to keep shifting gear in service (8) SERGEANT
13 By and large, Byrd goes out with a girl (6) ANGELA
15 Press a number, and the country follows (6,6) FOURTH ESTATE
18 Wrong — vice versa, not right (12) CONSERVATIVE*
21 Tool setter's in the back (6)REAMER
22 Herb's most uneasy inside car by day's end (8)COSTMARY
24 Hold up group, it's on line (8)BANDITRY
25 Self control not often lost in ancient text (6) SCROLL*-often
26 Showed respect — blunt side used (8)CURTSIED
27 Big toe's well known (6)LEGEND

Down
1 Same feat reproduced in the old kitchen (4,4) MEAT SAFE*
2 Passion turned sour in glossy (8) (LUST)(ROUS*)
3 For once, niceties exchanged with sweets (15) CONFECTIONARIES*
5 Not business voucher on top (4) [-co]UPON
6 The sure thing (8,7) (DEFINITE) (ARTICLE)
7 Ring — It's gone, love lost sadly (6) SIGNET*-o
8 Sleep over, fight for breath getting up (6)CATNAP
11 Perhaps sent in, a quarter deep (7)INTENSE
14 Beginning shortly — Music festival's rising fame (7)STARDOM
16 Drink up — a warning overall (8)PINAFORE
17 One round in shade — did something eco-friendly (8)RECYCLED
19 Spies in Langley have a local picking up what's spoken in Baghdad (6)ARABIC
20 He went into battle, loveless but composed (6)WAGNER
23 Poetry doesn't start with language (4)ERSE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4)
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5)
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9)
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4)
13 Record — it protects the name (7)
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5)
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4)
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7)
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2)
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5)

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9)
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)
5 One holds it in determination (5)
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5)
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6)
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6)
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5)
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5)
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5)



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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4)
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5)
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9)
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4)
13 Record — it protects the name (7)
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5)
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4)
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7)
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5)

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9)
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)
5 One holds it in determination (5)
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6)
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6)
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5)
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4) CHANGE ONES MIND
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5) LEVER
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9) THRILLING
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4) CAR BOMB
13 Record — it protects the name (7) EPITHET
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5)
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4)
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7)
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5)

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9)
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)
5 One holds it in determination (5)
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6)
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6)
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5)
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4) CHANGE ONES MIND
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5) LEVER
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9) THRILLING
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4) CAR BOMB
13 Record — it protects the name (7) EPITHET
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5) YEAST
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7)
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5)

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9) HAVERSACK
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)
5 One holds it in determination (5) NERVE
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6) PLUCKY
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6)
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5)
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4) CHANGE ONES MIND
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5) LEVER
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9) THRILLING
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4) CAR BOMB
13 Record — it protects the name (7) EPITHET
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5) YEAST
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7) OPPRESS
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5) THREE-CARD-MONTE

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9) HAVERSACK
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)
5 One holds it in determination (5) NERVE
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6) PLUCKY
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6) RESENT
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5) MOLAR
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5) POLIO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4) CHANGE ONES MIND
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5) LEVER
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9) THRILLING
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4) CAR BOMB
13 Record — it protects the name (7) EPITHET
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5) YEAST
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7) OPPRESS
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)COLOURFUL
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5) THREE-CARD-MONTE

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9) HAVERSACK
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)ESTABLISH
5 One holds it in determination (5) NERVE
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)DIGITAL
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6) PLUCKY
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)TRANSMUTE
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)INCLEMENT
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6) RESENT
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5) MOLAR
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5) POLIO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4) CHANGE ONES MIND
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5) LEVER
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9) THRILLING
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4) CAR BOMB
13 Record — it protects the name (7) EPITHET
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5) YEAST
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)IMPARTIAL
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)NICER
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7) OPPRESS
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)COLOURFUL
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5) THREE-CARD-MONTE

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9) HAVERSACK
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)ESTABLISH
5 One holds it in determination (5) NERVE
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)SOLDIER ON
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)DIGITAL
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6) PLUCKY
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)TRANSMUTE
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)PATROLLED
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)INCLEMENT
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)LINOCUT
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6) RESENT
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5) MOLAR
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5) POLIO

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

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7)
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3)
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7)
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7)
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7)
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8)
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6)
8 The French dream about Beryl (7)
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)
15 Hide article in King's possession (7)
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5)
18 Close attention please! (6)
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6)
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6)
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11379/article7140841.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7)
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7)
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7)
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish?
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)
15 Hide article in King's possession (7)
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5)
18 Close attention please! (6)
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6)
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6)
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7) ROSEATE
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7)BROTHER
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7)
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10)BUTTONHOLE
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish?
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10) MALEFACTOR
15 Hide article in King's possession (7) LEATHER
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5)
18 Close attention please! (6)
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6)
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6)
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4)

[sandhya.p61]

8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish?

THE in French = Le

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7) ROS(EAT)E
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7)
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7)
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10) (BUT)(TON<=)(HOLE)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish? about is AnagrInd. So, OK
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)
15 Hide article in King's possession (7) LEA(THE)R
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5) B(+R)IB[-L]E [-L+R]
18 Close attention please! (6)
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6)
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6)
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4)

[sandhya.p61]

20 Money in account for rainy.... (6) SAVING (E)

STOR{M}Y

[Russellbew]

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7) ROS(EAT)E
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7) BROTHER
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7) CAPSULE
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10) (BUT)(TON<=)(HOLE)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish? about is AnagrInd. So, OK
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)
15 Hide article in King's possession (7) LEA(THE)R
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5) B(+R)IB[-L]E [-L+R]
18 Close attention please! (6) ENDEAR
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6) STORMY
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6) RAPIDS
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4) RILL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7) ROS(EAT)E
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7) BROTHER
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7) CAPSULE
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)ANNEAL
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10) (BUT)(TON<=)(HOLE)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)PIER
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)ESTEEM
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish? about is AnagrInd. So, OK
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)CRORE
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)MALEFACTOR
15 Hide article in King's possession (7) LEA(THE)R
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5) B(+R)IB[-L]E [-L+R]
18 Close attention please! (6) ENDEAR
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6) STORMY
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6) RAPIDS
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4) RILL

[CLUELESS]

8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish?

THE in French = Le

Thanks, sandhya.p61.:ty:

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7) ROS(EAT)E
21 With fastness managed this language (7)FORTRAN
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7) BROTHER
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7) CAPSULE
26 I roam all around this American city (8)AMARILLO
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)DAKAR

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)ANNEAL
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10) (BUT)(TON<=)(HOLE)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)PIER
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)ESTEEM
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish? about is AnagrInd. So, OK
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)CRORE
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)MALEFACTOR
15 Hide article in King's possession (7) LEA(THE)R
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)YARMULKE
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5) B(+R)IB[-L]E [-L+R]
18 Close attention please! (6) ENDEAR
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6) STORMY
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6) RAPIDS
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4) RILL

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

[CLUELESS]

Disappointment today. Was looking for the first post of the day.
Maybe Col is having a hectic weekend:happydance:

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Rest of money's safe (7)
10 Ally with more characters in Sicily (7)
11 One embarrassed after she was brought back — back on payroll (7)
12 General call for looking lecherous (7)
13 Accept invitation with club's list (4,5)
15 Does a tailless beast have an inner self? (5)
16 Neat slide of a flower (7) COWSLIP
19 New vice-president slashed prices — it shows (7) EVIDENT
20 Flyer's sorry to lose navigator ultimately (5)
21 Softly boy lay on girl, could it lead to this? (9)
25 Capital then rebuilt, took a long time (7) [
26 Smart to grab centre stage with a hacker (7)
28 Half the nobility are rejecting the inner parts (7)
29 Perhaps turn in, only to meet (3,4)
Down
1 Finally, historic relic restored by a man of God (6) CLERIC
2 Housekeeper gets an hour to raise some money (6)
3 Protect against loss of top dental gum (4)
4 Footballer has two days to show his wares (6)
5 Stifled cry in the past, at such affluence (8)
6 No sense of belonging in a strange country, reportedly (10)
7 Mechanic, not first rate, showing craftiness (8)
8 Moving page, noting a change (8)
14 Withdrawal from Iceland? (4,6)
16 Imaginative, but not even 'Carmen' can resurrect another musical (8)
17 Watchers may be funding the election (3,5) WAR CHEST
18 Parrot’s invitation to bird (8)
22 Played once, then over and over again (6)
23 Send contents after a month with a prayer (6)
24 Fuss about a growing plant (6)
27 Werner von Braun was bit of a flyer (4) ERNE

[Russellbew]

@Clueless,
There you go :D

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Rest of money's safe (7)
10 Ally with more characters in Sicily (7)
11 One embarrassed after she was brought back — back on payroll (7)
12 General call for looking lecherous (7)LEERING
13 Accept invitation with club's list (4,5)
15 Does a tailless beast have an inner self? (5)
16 Neat slide of a flower (7) COWSLIP
19 New vice-president slashed prices — it shows (7) EVIDENT
20 Flyer's sorry to lose navigator ultimately (5)
21 Softly boy lay on girl, could it lead to this? (9)
25 Capital then rebuilt, took a long time (7) [
26 Smart to grab centre stage with a hacker (7)
28 Half the nobility are rejecting the inner parts (7)
29 Perhaps turn in, only to meet (3,4)RUN INTO
Down
1 Finally, historic relic restored by a man of God (6) CLERIC
2 Housekeeper gets an hour to raise some money (6)
3 Protect against loss of top dental gum (4)
4 Footballer has two days to show his wares (6)
5 Stifled cry in the past, at such affluence (8)
6 No sense of belonging in a strange country, reportedly (10)ALIENATION
7 Mechanic, not first rate, showing craftiness (8)
8 Moving page, noting a change (8)
14 Withdrawal from Iceland? (4,6)
16 Imaginative, but not even 'Carmen' can resurrect another musical (8)CREATIVE
17 Watchers may be funding the election (3,5) WAR CHEST
18 Parrot’s invitation to bird (8)
22 Played once, then over and over again (6)ENCORE
23 Send contents after a month with a prayer (6)
24 Fuss about a growing plant (6)
27 Werner von Braun was bit of a flyer (4) ERNE

[CLUELESS]

@Clueless,
There you go :D

Thanks very much. But the cup is half full.
Need the grid to top-it-up:banghead:

PP,
may i know your source for THC, residing in LA?

[Russellbew]

Hi Clueless,
Oh no please don't bang your head :P
Here is the link
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11408/article7259485.ece

You can also find the link to the grid in Col.'s THCC blog : http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.in/2015/05/no-11408-saturday-30-may-2015-arden.html#comment-form

[pavalamani pragasam]

Hi Clueless,
Oh no please don't bang your head :P
Here is the link
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11408/article7259485.ece

You can also find the link to the grid in Col.'s THCC blog : http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.in/2015/05/no-11408-saturday-30-may-2015-arden.html#comment-form

CLUELESS, I have no scruples in doing 'attai kaappi'=copying at times from the Colonel's blog!!! :noteeth: If I do it regularly for wrapping up why not when i am lazy or too busy?:lol:

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Rest of money's safe (7)LEISURE
10 Ally with more characters in Sicily (7)PALERMO
11 One embarrassed after she was brought back — back on payroll (7)REHIRED
12 General call for looking lecherous (7)LEERING
13 Accept invitation with club's list (4,5)COME CLEAN
15 Does a tailless beast have an inner self? (5)ANIMA
16 Neat slide of a flower (7) COWSLIP
19 New vice-president slashed prices — it shows (7) EVIDENT
20 Flyer's sorry to lose navigator ultimately (5)EGRET
21 Softly boy lay on girl, could it lead to this? (9)PREGNANCY
25 Capital then rebuilt, took a long time (7)TEHERAN
26 Smart to grab centre stage with a hacker (7)CLEAVER
28 Half the nobility are rejecting the inner parts (7)VISCERA
29 Perhaps turn in, only to meet (3,4)RUN INTO
Down
1 Finally, historic relic restored by a man of God (6) CLERIC
2 Housekeeper gets an hour to raise some money (6)DIRHAM
3 Protect against loss of top dental gum (4)GUAR
4 Footballer has two days to show his wares (6)PEDDLE
5 Stifled cry in the past, at such affluence (8)OPULENCE
6 No sense of belonging in a strange country, reportedly (10)ALIENATION
7 Mechanic, not first rate, showing craftiness (8)ARTIFICE
8 Moving page, noting a change (8)POIGNANT
14 Withdrawal from Iceland? (4,6)COLD TURKEY
16 Imaginative, but not even 'Carmen' can resurrect another musical (8)CREATIVE
17 Watchers may be funding the election (3,5) WAR CHEST
18 Parrot’s invitation to bird (8)POPINJAY
22 Played once, then over and over again (6)ENCORE
23 Send contents after a month with a prayer (6)NOVENA
24 Fuss about a growing plant (6)YARROW
27 Werner von Braun was bit of a flyer (4) ERNE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Permit cry of pain in rage? No time (7)
5 Base linked to era producing amount of film (7)
9 Delivery from popular vocalist carrying weight (9)
10 Get over being annoyed (5)
11 Opening achieved by one in working for diamonds (7)
12 Reach junction going west in Welsh town (7)
13 Not allowed to be hostile for example with hint, dropping name (12) ILLEGITIMATE
17 Caught by evil demon, state criticism (12) CONDEMNATION
20 Rowing boat stuck behind loud river transport (7) FREIGHT
22 Followers showing energy come together and run around (7) RETINUE
23 Correct people engaged by editor (5) EMEND
24 Silent pal bothered one involved in radio quiz? (9)
25 Swindled, receiving instrument reduced in strength (7)
26 Serious about following novelist endlessly (7)

Down
1 Broadcast is copied in serial form (8)
2 Sweet old man not moving east (8)
3 One can, entertained by joker, miss point in play (7,3,5)
4 Lamented bird appearing on front of tabloid in colour (9)
5 Place for discussion in university in fashion (5)
6 Conducted groups high above small seats for audience (9,6)
7 Takes on commercial work, climbing street (6)
8 Officer among aliens ignored (6)
14 Notes Roman made all over the place (9)
15 Important person is being excited, accepting Oscar (3,5)
16 Upset head of state trapped by upper-class weed (8)
18 Bad result hurt (6)
19 Delight about answer let out (6)
21 I had to support favourite, taken up without enthusiasm (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2843/article7264382.ece

[deepakgita]

Sorry, was busy with a pooja in my son's new apartment, left home at 4:15AM.

Am likely to be busy between 2nd to 5th Jun as well, due to some early morning temple trips, and may forget to post.[

QUOTE=CLUELESS;1229025]Disappointment today. Was looking for the first post of the day.
Maybe Col is having a hectic weekend:happydance:[/QUOTE]

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Permit cry of pain in rage? No time (7)
5 Base linked to era producing amount of film (7)
9 Delivery from popular vocalist carrying weight (9)
10 Get over being annoyed (5)
11 Opening achieved by one in working for diamonds (7)
12 Reach junction going west in Welsh town (7)
13 Not allowed to be hostile for example with hint, dropping name (12) ILLEGITIMATE
17 Caught by evil demon, state criticism (12) CONDEMNATION
20 Rowing boat stuck behind loud river transport (7) FREIGHT
22 Followers showing energy come together and run around (7) RETINUE
23 Correct people engaged by editor (5) EMEND
24 Silent pal bothered one involved in radio quiz? (9)
25 Swindled, receiving instrument reduced in strength (7)
26 Serious about following novelist endlessly (7)

Down
1 Broadcast is copied in serial form (8) EPISODIC
2 Sweet old man not moving east (8)
3 One can, entertained by joker, miss point in play (7,3,5)
4 Lamented bird appearing on front of tabloid in colour (9) REGRETTTED
5 Place for discussion in university in fashion (5) FORUM
6 Conducted groups high above small seats for audience (9,6)
7 Takes on commercial work, climbing street (6) ADOPTS
8 Officer among aliens ignored (6)
14 Notes Roman made all over the place (9) MEMORANDA
15 Important person is being excited, accepting Oscar (3,5)
16 Upset head of state trapped by upper-class weed (8)
18 Bad result hurt (6)
19 Delight about answer let out (6)
21 I had to support favourite, taken up without enthusiasm (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Permit cry of pain in rage? No time (7) EMPOWER
5 Base linked to era producing amount of film (7) FOOTAGE
9 Delivery from popular vocalist carrying weight (9) INSWINGER
10 Get over being annoyed (5)
11 Opening achieved by one in working for diamonds (7)
12 Reach junction going west in Welsh town (7)
13 Not allowed to be hostile for example with hint, dropping name (12) ILLEGITIMATE
17 Caught by evil demon, state criticism (12) CONDEMNATION
20 Rowing boat stuck behind loud river transport (7) FREIGHT
22 Followers showing energy come together and run around (7) RETINUE
23 Correct people engaged by editor (5) EMEND
24 Silent pal bothered one involved in radio quiz? (9)
25 Swindled, receiving instrument reduced in strength (7)
26 Serious about following novelist endlessly (7) AUSTERE

Down
1 Broadcast is copied in serial form (8) EPISODIC
2 Sweet old man not moving east (8)
3 One can, entertained by joker, miss point in play (7,3,5) WAITING FOR GODOT
4 Lamented bird appearing on front of tabloid in colour (9) REGRETTTED
5 Place for discussion in university in fashion (5) FORUM
6 Conducted groups high above small seats for audience (9,6)
7 Takes on commercial work, climbing street (6) ADOPTS
8 Officer among aliens ignored (6)
14 Notes Roman made all over the place (9) MEMORANDA
15 Important person is being excited, accepting Oscar (3,5)
16 Upset head of state trapped by upper-class weed (8)
18 Bad result hurt (6)
19 Delight about answer let out (6)
21 I had to support favourite, taken up without enthusiasm (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Permit cry of pain in rage? No time (7) EMPOWER
5 Base linked to era producing amount of film (7) FOOTAGE
9 Delivery from popular vocalist carrying weight (9) INSWINGER
10 Get over being annoyed (5) CROSS
11 Opening achieved by one in working for diamonds (7)
12 Reach junction going west in Welsh town (7)
13 Not allowed to be hostile for example with hint, dropping name (12) ILLEGITIMATE
17 Caught by evil demon, state criticism (12) CONDEMNATION
20 Rowing boat stuck behind loud river transport (7) FREIGHT
22 Followers showing energy come together and run around (7) RETINUE
23 Correct people engaged by editor (5) EMEND
24 Silent pal bothered one involved in radio quiz? (9) PANELLIST
25 Swindled, receiving instrument reduced in strength (7)
26 Serious about following novelist endlessly (7) AUSTERE

Down
1 Broadcast is copied in serial form (8) EPISODIC
2 Sweet old man not moving east (8)
3 One can, entertained by joker, miss point in play (7,3,5) WAITING FOR GODOT
4 Lamented bird appearing on front of tabloid in colour (9) REGRETTTED
5 Place for discussion in university in fashion (5) FORUM
6 Conducted groups high above small seats for audience (9,6)
7 Takes on commercial work, climbing street (6) ADOPTS
8 Officer among aliens ignored (6) ENSIGN
14 Notes Roman made all over the place (9) MEMORANDA
15 Important person is being excited, accepting Oscar (3,5)
16 Upset head of state trapped by upper-class weed (8)
18 Bad result hurt (6) OFFEND
19 Delight about answer let out (6) REVEAL
21 I had to support favourite, taken up without enthusiasm (5)

[CLUELESS]

CLUELESS, I have no scruples in doing 'attai kaappi'=copying at times from the Colonel's blog!!! :noteeth: If I do it regularly for wrapping up why not when i am lazy or too busy?:lol:

PP, thanks for the tips re attai-kappi. after all, imitation is the best flattery.
however, on Col's blog, i find the clues BUT where is the grid??:confused2::confused2:

[CLUELESS]

Hi Clueless,
Oh no please don't bang your head :P
Here is the link
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11408/article7259485.ece

You can also find the link to the grid in Col.'s THCC blog : http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.in/2015/05/no-11408-saturday-30-may-2015-arden.html#comment-form

Thanks LV.
Maybe due to "senior" moments, i am unable to locate the link to the grid. i only find the clues.
hope after the temple visits, the Col will find time to post the link on the Hub. (as it was always!!)

[Russellbew]

Hi Clueless,
1st link is for the grid in The Hindu online edition.
In Col.'s blog, after the clues , you can find GRID written in red with underline, that is the link for that day's CW :)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Burden leads criminal to abduct daughter (6)
4 Iron-clad army somewhat lamented on defection of Navy (8)
9 No alfresco reported in this Indian city? (6)
10 India and Sri Lanka sidestep outlining reposition (8)
12 Boulder with a block mostly used to make chemical salt (4-4)
13 A gold-winning athlete in the end is long-lived (3-3)
15 Keeping a hold, jump on your horse (4)
16 Cavalier, upwardly mobile Keralite faces Internet challenge (10)
19 I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down (10)
20 Crime sheet frames a network (4)
23 Eddy is training voter on voting mark (6)
25 Rude-looking girl went swiftly on Splendour (8)
27 Watchmen seem suspicious to us (8)
28 Allied airlines primarily fly by Spain (6)
29 Certainly right to charge Manorama? (8)
30 Condition publicised in social media, say (6)

Down
1 A ring of support for jockey? (7)
2 Devotees maintain distance with divine leader (9)
3 With loop not secured, patchy tailor ties a rope (6)
5 Control after ouster of government rule (4)
6 Policeman's able to sort out force through contract (8)
7 Travelled on wheel to reach an exhibition (5)
8 City in Germany where one lives without coldness (7)
11 Orange in kilo quantity - squat to peel top layers (7)
14 Ornaments Israeli found on English lines (7)
17 After all, one getting in tangle could be __________ (9)
18 One could be explosive one second (4,4)
19 Soldiers with poor vocabulary miss out becoming unit captains (7)
21 Tackle and keep in check (7)
22 Bestow with honour at the end of the day, say (6)
24 Film on Kashmir about one that could be intoxicating (5)
26 German perfume (4)

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

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Burden leads criminal to abduct daughter (6)
4 Iron-clad army somewhat lamented on defection of Navy (8)
9 No alfresco reported in this Indian city? (6) INDORE
10 India and Sri Lanka sidestep outlining reposition (8) DISLODGE
12 Boulder with a block mostly used to make chemical salt (4-4) ROCK ALUM
13 A gold-winning athlete in the end is long-lived (3-3)
15 Keeping a hold, jump on your horse (4)
16 Cavalier, upwardly mobile Keralite faces Internet challenge (10)
19 I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down (10)
20 Crime sheet frames a network (4)
23 Eddy is training voter on voting mark (6)
25 Rude-looking girl went swiftly on Splendour (8)
27 Watchmen seem suspicious to us (8)
28 Allied airlines primarily fly by Spain (6)
29 Certainly right to charge Manorama? (8)
30 Condition publicised in social media, say (6)

Down
1 A ring of support for jockey? (7) STIRRUP
2 Devotees maintain distance with divine leader (9)
3 With loop not secured, patchy tailor ties a rope (6) LARIAT
5 Control after ouster of government rule (4)
6 Policeman's able to sort out force through contract (8)
7 Travelled on wheel to reach an exhibition (5)
8 City in Germany where one lives without coldness (7)
11 Orange in kilo quantity - squat to peel top layers (7)
14 Ornaments Israeli found on English lines (7)
17 After all, one getting in tangle could be __________ (9)
18 One could be explosive one second (4,4)
19 Soldiers with poor vocabulary miss out becoming unit captains (7)
21 Tackle and keep in check (7)
22 Bestow with honour at the end of the day, say (6)
24 Film on Kashmir about one that could be intoxicating (5)
26 German perfume (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Burden leads criminal to abduct daughter (6)
4 Iron-clad army somewhat lamented on defection of Navy (8)
9 No alfresco reported in this Indian city? (6) INDORE
10 India and Sri Lanka sidestep outlining reposition (8) DISLODGE
12 Boulder with a block mostly used to make chemical salt (4-4) ROCK ALUM
13 A gold-winning athlete in the end is long-lived (3-3) {A}{G(E)-OLD}
15 Keeping a hold, jump on your horse (4) PONY (T)
16 Cavalier, upwardly mobile Keralite faces Internet challenge (10)
19 I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down (10)
20 Crime sheet frames a network (4) MESH (T)
23 Eddy is training voter on voting mark (6)
25 Rude-looking girl went swiftly on Splendour (8)
27 Watchmen seem suspicious to us (8)
28 Allied airlines primarily fly by Spain (6)
29 Certainly right to charge Manorama? (8)
30 Condition publicised in social media, say (6)

Down
1 A ring of support for jockey? (7) STIRRUP
2 Devotees maintain distance with divine leader (9)
3 With loop not secured, patchy tailor ties a rope (6) LARIAT
5 Control after ouster of government rule (4)
6 Policeman's able to sort out force through contract (8)
7 Travelled on wheel to reach an exhibition (5) RODE/O
8 City in Germany where one lives without coldness (7)
11 Orange in kilo quantity - squat to peel top layers (7)
14 Ornaments Israeli found on English lines (7)
17 After all, one getting in tangle could be __________ (9)
18 One could be explosive one second (4,4)
19 Soldiers with poor vocabulary miss out becoming unit captains (7)
21 Tackle and keep in check (7)
22 Bestow with honour at the end of the day, say (6)
24 Film on Kashmir about one that could be intoxicating (5)
26 German perfume (4) OTTO [2]

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Burden leads criminal to abduct daughter (6) SADDLE
4 Iron-clad army somewhat lamented on defection of Navy (8)
9 No alfresco reported in this Indian city? (6) INDORE
10 India and Sri Lanka sidestep outlining reposition (8) DISLODGE
12 Boulder with a block mostly used to make chemical salt (4-4) ROCK ALUM
13 A gold-winning athlete in the end is long-lived (3-3) {A}{G(E)-OLD}
15 Keeping a hold, jump on your horse (4) PONY (T)
16 Cavalier, upwardly mobile Keralite faces Internet challenge (10) EQUESTRIAN
19 I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down (10) CASTIGATED
20 Crime sheet frames a network (4) MESH (T)
23 Eddy is training voter on voting mark (6) VORTEX
25 Rude-looking girl went swiftly on Splendour (8) GRANDEUR
27 Watchmen seem suspicious to us (8)
28 Allied airlines primarily fly by Spain (6)
29 Certainly right to charge Manorama? (8)
30 Condition publicised in social media, say (6)

Down
1 A ring of support for jockey? (7) STIRRUP
2 Devotees maintain distance with divine leader (9)
3 With loop not secured, patchy tailor ties a rope (6) LARIAT
5 Control after ouster of government rule (4)
6 Policeman's able to sort out force through contract (8)
7 Travelled on wheel to reach an exhibition (5) RODE/O
8 City in Germany where one lives without coldness (7)
11 Orange in kilo quantity - squat to peel top layers (7)
14 Ornaments Israeli found on English lines (7)
17 After all, one getting in tangle could be __________ (9)
18 One could be explosive one second (4,4)
19 Soldiers with poor vocabulary miss out becoming unit captains (7)
21 Tackle and keep in check (7)
22 Bestow with honour at the end of the day, say (6)
24 Film on Kashmir about one that could be intoxicating (5)
26 German perfume (4) OTTO [2]

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Burden leads criminal to abduct daughter (6) SADDLE
4 Iron-clad army somewhat lamented on defection of Navy (8)
9 No alfresco reported in this Indian city? (6) INDORE
10 India and Sri Lanka sidestep outlining reposition (8) DISLODGE
12 Boulder with a block mostly used to make chemical salt (4-4) ROCK ALUM
13 A gold-winning athlete in the end is long-lived (3-3) {A}{G(E)-OLD}
15 Keeping a hold, jump on your horse (4) PONY (T)
16 Cavalier, upwardly mobile Keralite faces Internet challenge (10) EQUESTRIAN
19 I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down (10) CASTIGATED
20 Crime sheet frames a network (4) MESH (T)
23 Eddy is training voter on voting mark (6) VORTEX
25 Rude-looking girl went swiftly on Splendour (8) GRANDEUR
27 Watchmen seem suspicious to us (8)
28 Allied airlines primarily fly by Spain (6)
29 Certainly right to charge Manorama? (8)
30 Condition publicised in social media, say (6)

Down
1 A ring of support for jockey? (7) STIRRUP
2 Devotees maintain distance with divine leader (9)
3 With loop not secured, patchy tailor ties a rope (6) LARIAT
5 Control after ouster of government rule (4) REIN
6 Policeman's able to sort out force through contract (8)
7 Travelled on wheel to reach an exhibition (5) RODE/O
8 City in Germany where one lives without coldness (7)
11 Orange in kilo quantity - squat to peel top layers (7)
14 Ornaments Israeli found on English lines (7) JEWELRY
17 After all, one getting in tangle could be __________ (9)
18 One could be explosive one second (4,4) TIME BOMB
19 Soldiers with poor vocabulary miss out becoming unit captains (7) CAVALRY
21 Tackle and keep in check (7)
22 Bestow with honour at the end of the day, say (6)
24 Film on Kashmir about one that could be intoxicating (5) RIOJA
26 German perfume (4) OTTO [2]

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Burden leads criminal to abduct daughter (6) SADDLE
4 Iron-clad army somewhat lamented on defection of Navy (8)ARMOURED
9 No alfresco reported in this Indian city? (6) INDORE
10 India and Sri Lanka sidestep outlining reposition (8) DISLODGE
12 Boulder with a block mostly used to make chemical salt (4-4) ROCK ALUM
13 A gold-winning athlete in the end is long-lived (3-3) {A}{G(E)-OLD}
15 Keeping a hold, jump on your horse (4) PONY (T)
16 Cavalier, upwardly mobile Keralite faces Internet challenge (10) EQUESTRIAN
19 I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down (10) CASTIGATED
20 Crime sheet frames a network (4) MESH (T)
23 Eddy is training voter on voting mark (6) VORTEX
25 Rude-looking girl went swiftly on Splendour (8) GRANDEUR
27 Watchmen seem suspicious to us (8)LOOKOUTS
28 Allied airlines primarily fly by Spain (6)AGNATE
29 Certainly right to charge Manorama? (8)YEARBOOK
30 Condition publicised in social media, say (6)STATUS

Down
1 A ring of support for jockey? (7) STIRRUP
2 Devotees maintain distance with divine leader (9)DEDICANTS
3 With loop not secured, patchy tailor ties a rope (6) LARIAT
5 Control after ouster of government rule (4) REIN
6 Policeman's able to sort out force through contract (8)OBLIGATE
7 Travelled on wheel to reach an exhibition (5) RODE/O
8 City in Germany where one lives without coldness (7)DRESDEN
11 Orange in kilo quantity - squat to peel top layers (7)KUMQUAT
14 Ornaments Israeli found on English lines (7) JEWELRY
17 After all, one getting in tangle could be __________ (9)INELEGANT
18 One could be explosive one second (4,4) TIME BOMB
19 Soldiers with poor vocabulary miss out becoming unit captains (7) CAVALRY
21 Tackle and keep in check (7)HARNESS
22 Bestow with honour at the end of the day, say (6)KNIGHT
24 Film on Kashmir about one that could be intoxicating (5) RIOJA
26 German perfume (4) OTTO

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

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Ache felt by Mangalorean before taking a pinch of nitrazepam (4) PAIN
9, 10 Take a sphere and enjoy (4,1,4) HAVE A BALL
11 Magician makes headless lizard follow a bridge player (6) WIZARD
12 Cheek sauce? (8) AUDACITY
13 Plot outline shows a Portuguese river behind incomplete stage decoration (8) SCENARIO
15 More inquisitive senior was confused (6)
17 Tired review (3-4)
19 Slide path for a boat ramp (7)
22 Distorted and arranged weeks before commencing demolition (6)
24 Tops of columns for primary cities (8)
26 Bite, very violently, each piece (5,3)
28 Westward facing nuclear silo protects country (6)
30 Ian left Niagara and travelled to Indian city (4)
31 The oppressed in India want food and information technology (5)
32 Type of enemy who may be found on foot? (4)

Down
1 Valley found at a railway junction in Karnataka (4)
2 Such lunar missions did not have women too (8)
3 Ladies dress in Egypt, Chad or Sudan (6)
4 Pilot found a Roman road on a mountain (7)
5, 25 Churchman indicates main directions (8,6)
6 A bachelor takes copper to station to make a computer (6)
7 British fate is a stain on the escutcheon (4)
14 Throw food to the test pilot Yeager (5)
16 'e dons armour to deliver a message (1-4)
18 Obese passengers may be accommodated in aircraft with this (4-4)
20 Safe kitchen utensil for the boy who never grew up (5,3)
21 Hurry and sink a ship (7)
23 Looked after Indian intelligence agency's return to capital (6)
27 Bright star can be seen, for example, in Virginia (4)
29 Cut a design in a sketchbook (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11383/article7161368.ece?homepage=true

[Russellrvw]

Across
8 Ache felt by Mangalorean before taking a pinch of nitrazepam (4) PAIN
9, 10 Take a sphere and enjoy (4,1,4) HAVE A BALL
11 Magician makes headless lizard follow a bridge player (6) WIZARD
12 Cheek sauce? (8) AUDACITY
13 Plot outline shows a Portuguese river behind incomplete stage decoration (8) SCENARIO
15 More inquisitive senior was confused (6)
17 Tired review (3-4)
19 Slide path for a boat ramp (7)
22 Distorted and arranged weeks before commencing demolition (6)
24 Tops of columns for primary cities (8)
26 Bite, very violently, each piece (5,3)
28 Westward facing nuclear silo protects country (6)
30 Ian left Niagara and travelled to Indian city (4)
31 The oppressed in India want food and information technology (5)
32 Type of enemy who may be found on foot? (4)

Down
1 Valley found at a railway junction in Karnataka (4) WADI [2]
2 Such lunar missions did not have women too (8) UNMANNED (CD)
3 Ladies dress in Egypt, Chad or Sudan (6)
4 Pilot found a Roman road on a mountain (7) (A)(VIA)(TOR)
5, 25 Churchman indicates main directions (8,6) (CARDINAL) (POINTS)
6 A bachelor takes copper to station to make a computer (6)
7 British fate is a stain on the escutcheon (4)
14 Throw food to the test pilot Yeager (5)
16 'e dons armour to deliver a message (1-4)
18 Obese passengers may be accommodated in aircraft with this (4-4)
20 Safe kitchen utensil for the boy who never grew up (5,3) (PETER) (PAN)
21 Hurry and sink a ship (7)
23 Looked after Indian intelligence agency's return to capital (6)
27 Bright star can be seen, for example, in Virginia (4)
29 Cut a design in a sketchbook (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 Ache felt by Mangalorean before taking a pinch of nitrazepam (4) PAIN
9, 10 Take a sphere and enjoy (4,1,4) HAVE A BALL
11 Magician makes headless lizard follow a bridge player (6) WIZARD
12 Cheek sauce? (8) AUDACITY
13 Plot outline shows a Portuguese river behind incomplete stage decoration (8) SCENARIO
15 More inquisitive senior was confused (6)
17 Tired review (3-4)
19 Slide path for a boat ramp (7)
22 Distorted and arranged weeks before commencing demolition (6) SKEWED
24 Tops of columns for primary cities (8)
26 Bite, very violently, each piece (5,3)
28 Westward facing nuclear silo protects country (6)
30 Ian left Niagara and travelled to Indian city (4)
31 The oppressed in India want food and information technology (5)
32 Type of enemy who may be found on foot? (4)

Down
1 Valley found at a railway junction in Karnataka (4) WADI [2]
2 Such lunar missions did not have women too (8) UNMANNED (CD)
3 Ladies dress in Egypt, Chad or Sudan (6) CHADOR
4 Pilot found a Roman road on a mountain (7) (A)(VIA)(TOR)
5, 25 Churchman indicates main directions (8,6) (CARDINAL) (POINTS)
6 A bachelor takes copper to station to make a computer (6) ABACUS
7 British fate is a stain on the escutcheon (4) BOLT
14 Throw food to the test pilot Yeager (5) CHUCK
16 'e dons armour to deliver a message (1-4)
18 Obese passengers may be accommodated in aircraft with this (4-4)
20 Safe kitchen utensil for the boy who never grew up (5,3) (PETER) (PAN)
21 Hurry and sink a ship (7)
23 Looked after Indian intelligence agency's return to capital (6)
27 Bright star can be seen, for example, in Virginia (4)
29 Cut a design in a sketchbook (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Ache felt by Mangalorean before taking a pinch of nitrazepam (4) PAIN
9, 10 Take a sphere and enjoy (4,1,4) HAVE A BALL
11 Magician makes headless lizard follow a bridge player (6) WIZARD
12 Cheek sauce? (8) AUDACITY
13 Plot outline shows a Portuguese river behind incomplete stage decoration (8) SCENARIO
15 More inquisitive senior was confused (6)
17 Tired review (3-4)
19 Slide path for a boat ramp (7) SLIPWAY
22 Distorted and arranged weeks before commencing demolition (6) SKEWED
24 Tops of columns for primary cities (8)
26 Bite, very violently, each piece (5,3)
28 Westward facing nuclear silo protects country (6)
30 Ian left Niagara and travelled to Indian city (4)
31 The oppressed in India want food and information technology (5) DALIT
32 Type of enemy who may be found on foot? (4)

Down
1 Valley found at a railway junction in Karnataka (4) WADI [2]
2 Such lunar missions did not have women too (8) UNMANNED (CD)
3 Ladies dress in Egypt, Chad or Sudan (6) CHADOR
4 Pilot found a Roman road on a mountain (7) (A)(VIA)(TOR)
5, 25 Churchman indicates main directions (8,6) (CARDINAL) (POINTS)
6 A bachelor takes copper to station to make a computer (6) ABACUS
7 British fate is a stain on the escutcheon (4) BOLT {B}{LOT}
14 Throw food to the test pilot Yeager (5) CHUCK
16 'e dons armour to deliver a message (1-4)
18 Obese passengers may be accommodated in aircraft with this (4-4) WIDE-BODY
20 Safe kitchen utensil for the boy who never grew up (5,3) (PETER) (PAN)
21 Hurry and sink a ship (7) SCUTTLE
23 Looked after Indian intelligence agency's return to capital (6) [b]WARSAW{/b]
27 Bright star can be seen, for example, in Virginia (4)
29 Cut a design in a sketchbook (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Ache felt by Mangalorean before taking a pinch of nitrazepam (4) PAIN
9, 10 Take a sphere and enjoy (4,1,4) HAVE A BALL
11 Magician makes headless lizard follow a bridge player (6) WIZARD
12 Cheek sauce? (8) AUDACITY
13 Plot outline shows a Portuguese river behind incomplete stage decoration (8) SCENARIO
15 More inquisitive senior was confused (6)
17 Tired review (3-4)
19 Slide path for a boat ramp (7) SLIPWAY
22 Distorted and arranged weeks before commencing demolition (6) SKEWED
24 Tops of columns for primary cities (8) CAPITALS
26 Bite, very violently, each piece (5,3)
28 Westward facing nuclear silo protects country (6)
30 Ian left Niagara and travelled to Indian city (4) AGRA
31 The oppressed in India want food and information technology (5) DALIT
32 Type of enemy who may be found on foot? (4) ARCH

Down
1 Valley found at a railway junction in Karnataka (4) WADI [2]
2 Such lunar missions did not have women too (8) UNMANNED (CD)
3 Ladies dress in Egypt, Chad or Sudan (6) CHADOR
4 Pilot found a Roman road on a mountain (7) (A)(VIA)(TOR)
5, 25 Churchman indicates main directions (8,6) (CARDINAL) (POINTS)
6 A bachelor takes copper to station to make a computer (6) ABACUS
7 British fate is a stain on the escutcheon (4) BOLT {B}{LOT}
14 Throw food to the test pilot Yeager (5) CHUCK
16 'e dons armour to deliver a message (1-4)
18 Obese passengers may be accommodated in aircraft with this (4-4) WIDE-BODY
20 Safe kitchen utensil for the boy who never grew up (5,3) (PETER) (PAN)
21 Hurry and sink a ship (7) SCUTTLE
23 Looked after Indian intelligence agency's return to capital (6) WARSAW{/b]
27 Bright star can be seen, for example, in Virginia (4) [B]VEGA
29 Cut a design in a sketchbook (4) ETCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Ache felt by Mangalorean before taking a pinch of nitrazepam (4) PAIN
9, 10 Take a sphere and enjoy (4,1,4) HAVE A BALL
11 Magician makes headless lizard follow a bridge player (6) WIZARD
12 Cheek sauce? (8) AUDACITY
13 Plot outline shows a Portuguese river behind incomplete stage decoration (8) SCENARIO
15 More inquisitive senior was confused (6)NOSIER
17 Tired review (3-4)RUN-DOWN
19 Slide path for a boat ramp (7) SLIPWAY
22 Distorted and arranged weeks before commencing demolition (6) SKEWED
24 Tops of columns for primary cities (8) CAPITALS
26 Bite, very violently, each piece (5,3)EVERY BIT
28 Westward facing nuclear silo protects country (6)ISRAEL
30 Ian left Niagara and travelled to Indian city (4) AGRA
31 The oppressed in India want food and information technology (5) DALIT
32 Type of enemy who may be found on foot? (4) ARCH

Down
1 Valley found at a railway junction in Karnataka (4) WADI [2]
2 Such lunar missions did not have women too (8) UNMANNED (CD)
3 Ladies dress in Egypt, Chad or Sudan (6) CHADOR
4 Pilot found a Roman road on a mountain (7) (A)(VIA)(TOR)
5, 25 Churchman indicates main directions (8,6) (CARDINAL) (POINTS)
6 A bachelor takes copper to station to make a computer (6) ABACUS
7 British fate is a stain on the escutcheon (4) BOLT {B}{LOT}
14 Throw food to the test pilot Yeager (5) CHUCK
16 'e dons armour to deliver a message (1-4)E-MAIL
18 Obese passengers may be accommodated in aircraft with this (4-4) WIDE-BODY
20 Safe kitchen utensil for the boy who never grew up (5,3) (PETER) (PAN)
21 Hurry and sink a ship (7) SCUTTLE
23 Looked after Indian intelligence agency's return to capital (6) [b]WARSAW{/b]
27 Bright star can be seen, for example, in Virginia (4) VEGA
29 Cut a design in a sketchbook (4) ETCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Fantastic! An excellent puzzle wrapped up so soon!:-D

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Harry, a person from the North-eastern part of India (4) NAGA
8 Middle Eastern cleric's nursemaid travels round a group of islands (9) AYATOLLAH
10 Pairing Asiatic tigers, initially protected by a Chinese dynasty (6) MATING
11 South Indian mummy has endless tea at first before the heartless sports partner (8) TEAMMATE
12 Water's spilled around Indian ship by a stewardess (8) WAITRESS
14 Joint sponsor's expense incurred around Head Office (2-4)
16 Atmospheric conditions ruffle white feather after mad thief escapes (7)
18 Lend a German vehicle in front of church (7)
21 Doctor one species, at first, to create male insects (6)
23 Appraisers slay ants haphazardly (8)
25 Ha! A rajma curry for a ruler (8)
27 Time of the year when son is under water (6)
29 Bureaucrat's office assistant (9)
30 Scotsman's eastern weapon (4)

Down
1 Accountant and artist walk to get tortoise shell (8)
2 Territorial Army team's cab (4)
3 Hair style goes with the French bracelet (6)
4 Dream of Santa flying around in a fly's exoskeleton (7)
5 Serenaded Cameron, dancing with a note (8)
6 Choice fruit for Pelham, I hear (4)
9 Detests drug concealed in bonnets (5)
13 Hero says thank you in tin clothing (5)
15 Gangster's bodyguard is not light (5)
17 Captivated, Deva was sent back after lens broke (8)
19 Have no effect with bad Count, having headless mice (3,2,3)
20 Knight had a gal beaten up (7)
22 Studies about present day saint (5)
24 Values donkeys after loss of energy for a year (6)
26 Building feature seen in lunar channel (4)
28 Cash dispenser has a soul (4)

4174

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 Harry, a person from the North-eastern part of India (4) NAGA
8 Middle Eastern cleric's nursemaid travels round a group of islands (9) AYATOLLAH
10 Pairing Asiatic tigers, initially protected by a Chinese dynasty (6) MATING
11 South Indian mummy has endless tea at first before the heartless sports partner (8) TEAMMATE
12 Water's spilled around Indian ship by a stewardess (8) WAITRESS
14 Joint sponsor's expense incurred around Head Office (2-4)
16 Atmospheric conditions ruffle white feather after mad thief escapes (7)
18 Lend a German vehicle in front of church (7)
21 Doctor one species, at first, to create male insects (6)
23 Appraisers slay ants haphazardly (8)
25 Ha! A rajma curry for a ruler (8)
27 Time of the year when son is under water (6)
29 Bureaucrat's office assistant (9)
30 Scotsman's eastern weapon (4)

Down
1 Accountant and artist walk to get tortoise shell (8) CARAPACE
2 Territorial Army team's cab (4)
3 Hair style goes with the French bracelet (6)
4 Dream of Santa flying around in a fly's exoskeleton (7)
5 Serenaded Cameron, dancing with a note (8) ROMANCED
6 Choice fruit for Pelham, I hear (4)
9 Detests drug concealed in bonnets (5)
13 Hero says thank you in tin clothing (5)
15 Gangster's bodyguard is not light (5)
17 Captivated, Deva was sent back after lens broke (8)
19 Have no effect with bad Count, having headless mice (3,2,3) CUT NO ICE
20 Knight had a gal beaten up (7) GALAHAD
22 Studies about present day saint (5)
24 Values donkeys after loss of energy for a year (6)
26 Building feature seen in lunar channel (4)
28 Cash dispenser has a soul (4) ATMA

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Harry, a person from the North-eastern part of India (4) NAGA
8 Middle Eastern cleric's nursemaid travels round a group of islands (9) AYATOLLAH
10 Pairing Asiatic tigers, initially protected by a Chinese dynasty (6) MATING
11 South Indian mummy has endless tea at first before the heartless sports partner (8) TEAMMATE
12 Water's spilled around Indian ship by a stewardess (8) WAITRESS
14 Joint sponsor's expense incurred around Head Office (2-4) CO-HOST
16 Atmospheric conditions ruffle white feather after mad thief escapes (7)
18 Lend a German vehicle in front of church (7) ADVANCE
21 Doctor one species, at first, to create male insects (6) DRONES
23 Appraisers slay ants haphazardly (8)
25 Ha! A rajma curry for a ruler (8)
27 Time of the year when son is under water (6)
29 Bureaucrat's office assistant (9) SECRETARY
30 Scotsman's eastern weapon (4)

Down
1 Accountant and artist walk to get tortoise shell (8)CARAPACE
2 Territorial Army team's cab (4)
3 Hair style goes with the French bracelet (6)
4 Dream of Santa flying around in a fly's exoskeleton (7)
5 Serenaded Cameron, dancing with a note (8) ROMANCED
6 Choice fruit for Pelham, I hear (4)
9 Detests drug concealed in bonnets (5)
13 Hero says thank you in tin clothing (5)
15 Gangster's bodyguard is not light (5)
17 Captivated, Deva was sent back after lens broke (8)
19 Have no effect with bad Count, having headless mice (3,2,3) CUT NO ICE
20 Knight had a gal beaten up (7) GALAHAD
22 Studies about present day saint (5)
24 Values donkeys after loss of energy for a year (6) ASSAYS
26 Building feature seen in lunar channel (4)
28 Cash dispenser has a soul (4) ATMA

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Harry, a person from the North-eastern part of India (4) NAGA
8 Middle Eastern cleric's nursemaid travels round a group of islands (9) AYATOLLAH
10 Pairing Asiatic tigers, initially protected by a Chinese dynasty (6) MATING
11 South Indian mummy has endless tea at first before the heartless sports partner (8) TEAMMATE
12 Water's spilled around Indian ship by a stewardess (8) WAITRESS
14 Joint sponsor's expense incurred around Head Office (2-4) CO-HOST
16 Atmospheric conditions ruffle white feather after mad thief escapes (7)
18 Lend a German vehicle in front of church (7) ADVANCE
21 Doctor one species, at first, to create male insects (6) DRONES
23 Appraisers slay ants haphazardly (8)
25 Ha! A rajma curry for a ruler (8) MAHARAJA*
27 Time of the year when son is under water (6)
29 Bureaucrat's office assistant (9) SECRETARY
30 Scotsman's eastern weapon (4)

Down
1 Accountant and artist walk to get tortoise shell (8)CARAPACE
2 Territorial Army team's cab (4)
3 Hair style goes with the French bracelet (6) (BANG)(LE)
4 Dream of Santa flying around in a fly's exoskeleton (7) F(ANTAS*)M
5 Serenaded Cameron, dancing with a note (8) ROMANCED
6 Choice fruit for Pelham, I hear (4)
9 Detests drug concealed in bonnets (5)
13 Hero says thank you in tin clothing (5)
15 Gangster's bodyguard is not light (5)
17 Captivated, Deva was sent back after lens broke (8) (ENSL*)(AVED<=)
19 Have no effect with bad Count, having headless mice (3,2,3) CUT NO ICE
20 Knight had a gal beaten up (7) GALAHAD
22 Studies about present day saint (5) (RE)(AD)(S)
24 Values donkeys after loss of energy for a year (6) ASSAYS
26 Building feature seen in lunar channel (4)
28 Cash dispenser has a soul (4) ATMA

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Harry, a person from the North-eastern part of India (4) NAGA
8 Middle Eastern cleric's nursemaid travels round a group of islands (9) AYATOLLAH
10 Pairing Asiatic tigers, initially protected by a Chinese dynasty (6) MATING
11 South Indian mummy has endless tea at first before the heartless sports partner (8) TEAMMATE
12 Water's spilled around Indian ship by a stewardess (8) WAITRESS
14 Joint sponsor's expense incurred around Head Office (2-4) CO-HOST
16 Atmospheric conditions ruffle white feather after mad thief escapes (7) WEATHER
18 Lend a German vehicle in front of church (7) ADVANCE
21 Doctor one species, at first, to create male insects (6) DRONES
23 Appraisers slay ants haphazardly (8) ANALYSTS
25 Ha! A rajma curry for a ruler (8) MAHARAJA*
27 Time of the year when son is under water (6) SEASON
29 Bureaucrat's office assistant (9) SECRETARY
30 Scotsman's eastern weapon (4) MACE

Down
1 Accountant and artist walk to get tortoise shell (8)CARAPACE
2 Territorial Army team's cab (4) TAXI
3 Hair style goes with the French bracelet (6) (BANG)(LE)
4 Dream of Santa flying around in a fly's exoskeleton (7) F(ANTAS*)M
5 Serenaded Cameron, dancing with a note (8) ROMANCED
6 Choice fruit for Pelham, I hear (4)
9 Detests drug concealed in bonnets (5)
13 Hero says thank you in tin clothing (5)
15 Gangster's bodyguard is not light (5)
17 Captivated, Deva was sent back after lens broke (8) (ENSL*)(AVED<=)
19 Have no effect with bad Count, having headless mice (3,2,3) CUT NO ICE
20 Knight had a gal beaten up (7) GALAHAD
22 Studies about present day saint (5) (RE)(AD)(S)
24 Values donkeys after loss of energy for a year (6) ASSAYS
26 Building feature seen in lunar channel (4)
28 Cash dispenser has a soul (4) ATMA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Harry, a person from the North-eastern part of India (4) NAGA
8 Middle Eastern cleric's nursemaid travels round a group of islands (9) AYATOLLAH
10 Pairing Asiatic tigers, initially protected by a Chinese dynasty (6) MATING
11 South Indian mummy has endless tea at first before the heartless sports partner (8) TEAMMATE
12 Water's spilled around Indian ship by a stewardess (8) WAITRESS
14 Joint sponsor's expense incurred around Head Office (2-4) CO-HOST
16 Atmospheric conditions ruffle white feather after mad thief escapes (7) WEATHER
18 Lend a German vehicle in front of church (7) ADVANCE
21 Doctor one species, at first, to create male insects (6) DRONES
23 Appraisers slay ants haphazardly (8) ANALYSTS
25 Ha! A rajma curry for a ruler (8) MAHARAJA*
27 Time of the year when son is under water (6) SEASON
29 Bureaucrat's office assistant (9) SECRETARY
30 Scotsman's eastern weapon (4) MACE

Down
1 Accountant and artist walk to get tortoise shell (8)CARAPACE
2 Territorial Army team's cab (4) TAXI
3 Hair style goes with the French bracelet (6) (BANG)(LE)
4 Dream of Santa flying around in a fly's exoskeleton (7) F(ANTAS*)M
5 Serenaded Cameron, dancing with a note (8) ROMANCED
6 Choice fruit for Pelham, I hear (4)PLUM
9 Detests drug concealed in bonnets (5)HATES
13 Hero says thank you in tin clothing (5)TITAN
15 Gangster's bodyguard is not light (5)HEAVY
17 Captivated, Deva was sent back after lens broke (8) (ENSL*)(AVED<=)
19 Have no effect with bad Count, having headless mice (3,2,3) CUT NO ICE
20 Knight had a gal beaten up (7) GALAHAD
22 Studies about present day saint (5) (RE)(AD)(S)
24 Values donkeys after loss of energy for a year (6) ASSAYS
26 Building feature seen in lunar channel (4)ARCH
28 Cash dispenser has a soul (4) ATMA

:clap::clap::clap: A plum indeed! Happily wrapped up!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 A viable alternative without the French is within reach (9)
6 Thin on the ground and far from well done (4)
8 Essential map lost, impractical to move around (8) CRITICAL
9 Crocus, rosier regularly trimmed to create passage (6)
10 Ambassadors monstrous priest venerates (15) REPRESENTATIVES
11 Extras I deleted contained off-topic message (5)
13 Flustered gent in complicated mess compartments (8) SEGMENTS
15 Champions drink alcohol before penultimate contest (8)
18 Cruel Frenchman, inherently progressive, in black suit (5)
20 Chap's a jerk with primarily sickening traits (15) CHARACTERISTICS
23 Motley daredevils jettisoning sled, go nuts (6)
24 Half the office wags collared Bert endlessly for shipping hazards (8) ICEBERGS
25 Inability to concentrate on small sums (4)
26 Pluto revelled in spread (9)

Down
1 Eager, excited to say “Aye” (5)
2 Shifted and beat around the bush powerlessly (7)
3 Tresses found in Scottish lakes reportedly (5)
4 First off, sensibly tweaked authorial credits in newspaper (2-5)
5 Conversation about getting a new old flame? (8)
6 Defeat in League final not unexpected (7)
7 Highly regarded precedents broken after nationalist's exile (9)
12 Moving towards, uh...Antarctica? (9)
14 Led law enforcement agency that apprehended shrink (8)
16 Traipse, do the tango at these? (7)
17 Type of coin: shilling (7)
19 Remarkable, pretty old earthenware (7)
21 Perfect croupier's assertion? (5)
22 Cooped up clan leader getting on in years (5)

[CLUELESS]

Handicapped without the GRID.
Across
1 A viable alternative without the French is within reach (9)
6 Thin on the ground and far from well done (4) RARE
8 Essential map lost, impractical to move around (8) CRITICAL
9 Crocus, rosier regularly trimmed to create passage (6) COURSE
10 Ambassadors monstrous priest venerates (15) REPRESENTATIVES
11 Extras I deleted contained off-topic message (5)
13 Flustered gent in complicated mess compartments (8) SEGMENTS
15 Champions drink alcohol before penultimate contest (8)
18 Cruel Frenchman, inherently progressive, in black suit (5)
20 Chap's a jerk with primarily sickening traits (15) CHARACTERISTICS
23 Motley daredevils jettisoning sled, go nuts (6) VARIED
24 Half the office wags collared Bert endlessly for shipping hazards (8) ICEBERGS
25 Inability to concentrate on small sums (4)
26 Pluto revelled in spread (9)

Down
1 Eager, excited to say “Aye” (5)
2 Shifted and beat around the bush powerlessly (7)
3 Tresses found in Scottish lakes reportedly (5) LOCHS
4 First off, sensibly tweaked authorial credits in newspaper (2-5)
5 Conversation about getting a new old flame? (8)
6 Defeat in League final not unexpected (7)
7 Highly regarded precedents broken after nationalist's exile (9)
12 Moving towards, uh...Antarctica? (9)
14 Led law enforcement agency that apprehended shrink (8)
16 Traipse, do the tango at these? (7)
17 Type of coin: shilling (7)
19 Remarkable, pretty old earthenware (7)
21 Perfect croupier's assertion? (5) IDEAL
22 Cooped up clan leader getting on in years (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 A viable alternative without the French is within reach (9) {A}{VAI(LA)BLE*}
6 Thin on the ground and far from well done (4) RARE
8 Essential map lost, impractical to move around (8) CRITICAL
9 Crocus, rosier regularly trimmed to create passage (6) COURSE
10 Ambassadors monstrous priest venerates (15) REPRESENTATIVES
11 Extras I deleted contained off-topic message (5) ASIDE (T)
13 Flustered gent in complicated mess compartments (8) SEGMENTS
15 Champions drink alcohol before penultimate contest (8)
18 Cruel Frenchman, inherently progressive, in black suit (5)
20 Chap's a jerk with primarily sickening traits (15) CHARACTERISTICS
23 Motley daredevils jettisoning sled, go nuts (6) VARIED
24 Half the office wags collared Bert endlessly for shipping hazards (8) ICEBERGS
25 Inability to concentrate on small sums (4)
26 Pluto revelled in spread (9)

Down
1 Eager, excited to say “Aye” (5) AGREE*
2 Shifted and beat around the bush powerlessly (7)
3 Tresses found in Scottish lakes reportedly (5) LOCHS
4 First off, sensibly tweaked authorial credits in newspaper (2-5)
5 Conversation about getting a new old flame? (8)
6 Defeat in League final not unexpected (7)
7 Highly regarded precedents broken after nationalist's exile (9)
12 Moving towards, uh...Antarctica? (9) SOUTHWARD*
14 Led law enforcement agency that apprehended shrink (8)
16 Traipse, do the tango at these? (7)
17 Type of coin: shilling (7)
19 Remarkable, pretty old earthenware (7)
21 Perfect croupier's assertion? (5) IDEAL
22 Cooped up clan leader getting on in years (5) C/AGED

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 A viable alternative without the French is within reach (9) {A}{VAI(LA)BLE*}
6 Thin on the ground and far from well done (4) RARE
8 Essential map lost, impractical to move around (8) CRITICAL
9 Crocus, rosier regularly trimmed to create passage (6) COURSE
10 Ambassadors monstrous priest venerates (15) REPRESENTATIVES
11 Extras I deleted contained off-topic message (5) ASIDE (T)
13 Flustered gent in complicated mess compartments (8) SEGMENTS
15 Champions drink alcohol before penultimate contest (8)
18 Cruel Frenchman, inherently progressive, in black suit (5)
20 Chap's a jerk with primarily sickening traits (15) CHARACTERISTICS
23 Motley daredevils jettisoning sled, go nuts (6) VARIED
24 Half the office wags collared Bert endlessly for shipping hazards (8) ICEBERGS
25 Inability to concentrate on small sums (4)
26 Pluto revelled in spread (9)

Down
1 Eager, excited to say “Aye” (5) AGREE*
2 Shifted and beat around the bush powerlessly (7)
3 Tresses found in Scottish lakes reportedly (5) LOCHS
4 First off, sensibly tweaked authorial credits in newspaper (2-5) BY-LINES{/b]
5 Conversation about getting a new old flame? (8) [b]EXCHANGE
6 Defeat in League final not unexpected (7) ROUTINE
7 Highly regarded precedents broken after nationalist's exile (9) RESPECTED
12 Moving towards, uh...Antarctica? (9) SOUTHWARD*
14 Led law enforcement agency that apprehended shrink (8)
16 Traipse, do the tango at these? (7) PARTIES
17 Type of coin: shilling (7)
19 Remarkable, pretty old earthenware (7)
21 Perfect croupier's assertion? (5) IDEAL
22 Cooped up clan leader getting on in years (5) C/AGED

[Russellbew]

Across
1 A viable alternative without the French is within reach (9) {A}{VAI(LA)BLE*}
6 Thin on the ground and far from well done (4) RARE
8 Essential map lost, impractical to move around (8) CRITICAL
9 Crocus, rosier regularly trimmed to create passage (6) COURSE
10 Ambassadors monstrous priest venerates (15) REPRESENTATIVES
11 Extras I deleted contained off-topic message (5) ASIDE (T)
13 Flustered gent in complicated mess compartments (8) SEGMENTS
15 Champions drink alcohol before penultimate contest (8)
18 Cruel Frenchman, inherently progressive, in black suit (5)
20 Chap's a jerk with primarily sickening traits (15) CHARACTERISTICS
23 Motley daredevils jettisoning sled, go nuts (6) VARIED
24 Half the office wags collared Bert endlessly for shipping hazards (8) ICEBERGS
25 Inability to concentrate on small sums (4) ADDS
26 Pluto revelled in spread (9) DISPLAYED

Down
1 Eager, excited to say “Aye” (5) AGREE*
2 Shifted and beat around the bush powerlessly (7)
3 Tresses found in Scottish lakes reportedly (5) LOCHS
4 First off, sensibly tweaked authorial credits in newspaper (2-5) BY-LINES{/b]
5 Conversation about getting a new old flame? (8) EXCHANGE
6 Defeat in League final not unexpected (7) ROUTINE
7 Highly regarded precedents broken after nationalist's exile (9) RESPECTED
12 Moving towards, uh...Antarctica? (9) SOUTHWARD*
14 Led law enforcement agency that apprehended shrink (8) [B]PRECEDED
16 Traipse, do the tango at these? (7) PARTIES
17 Type of coin: shilling (7) SPECIES
19 Remarkable, pretty old earthenware (7) POTTERY
21 Perfect croupier's assertion? (5) IDEAL
22 Cooped up clan leader getting on in years (5) C/AGED

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 A viable alternative without the French is within reach (9) {A}{VAI(LA)BLE*}
6 Thin on the ground and far from well done (4) RARE
8 Essential map lost, impractical to move around (8) CRITICAL
9 Crocus, rosier regularly trimmed to create passage (6) COURSE
10 Ambassadors monstrous priest venerates (15) REPRESENTATIVES
11 Extras I deleted contained off-topic message (5) ASIDE (T)
13 Flustered gent in complicated mess compartments (8) SEGMENTS
15 Champions drink alcohol before penultimate contest (8)SUPPORTS
18 Cruel Frenchman, inherently progressive, in black suit (5)SPADE
20 Chap's a jerk with primarily sickening traits (15) CHARACTERISTICS
23 Motley daredevils jettisoning sled, go nuts (6) VARIED
24 Half the office wags collared Bert endlessly for shipping hazards (8) ICEBERGS
25 Inability to concentrate on small sums (4) ADDS
26 Pluto revelled in spread (9) DISPLAYED

Down
1 Eager, excited to say “Aye” (5) AGREE*
2 Shifted and beat around the bush powerlessly (7)ALTERED
3 Tresses found in Scottish lakes reportedly (5) LOCHS
4 First off, sensibly tweaked authorial credits in newspaper (2-5) [b]BY-LINES{/b]
5 Conversation about getting a new old flame? (8) EXCHANGE
6 Defeat in League final not unexpected (7) ROUTINE
7 Highly regarded precedents broken after nationalist's exile (9) RESPECTED
12 Moving towards, uh...Antarctica? (9) SOUTHWARD*
14 Led law enforcement agency that apprehended shrink (8) PRECEDED
16 Traipse, do the tango at these? (7) PARTIES
17 Type of coin: shilling (7) SPECIES
19 Remarkable, pretty old earthenware (7) POTTERY
21 Perfect croupier's assertion? (5) IDEAL
22 Cooped up clan leader getting on in years (5) C/AGED

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Lawyer’s influence is used to appoint a representative (5,2,8) POWER OF ATTORNEY
9 Substantial medium for one expert (8)
10 Key perhaps to allow pill (6)
11 Betrayal by guru takes king close to misery (9) TREACHERY
12 Superior bridge primarily breaking a software crawler (5)
15 Talk of power scare (7)
17 Burden of sapper in war (7)
19 Tesla wearing dirty headgear (5)
20 Order a grade one beverage (9)
23 Internal standoff ends insult (6)
25 Born ordinary, superhero with a bit of instigation becomes unconventional (8)
26 Extremely sensitive tobacco ruling out? Not quite there (5,3,2,5) CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Down
1 One making a replica of firm pillar (6)
2 Defender’s force bent a cross (10) BENEFACTOR
3 Attractive woman blows up inferno (9)
4 Wine brought into existence by one artist (7)
5 Leaderless land, say (5)
6 Cheat caught by kid (4)
7 Giant insect after insect outside hospital (8)
13 Bishop travels miles to help one who always falls short (10) BRIDESMAID
14 Club trustee left out of afternoon party (9)
16 Rule, say to diminish precipitation (8)
18 Testimonial, I butter up (7)
21 Plays from Madras broadcast (6)
22 Even exchange of home building material (5)
24 Missing the first contract? Relax (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11141/article6221172.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 Lawyer’s influence is used to appoint a representative (5,2,8) POWER OF ATTORNEY
9 Substantial medium for one expert (8)
10 Key perhaps to allow pill (6) TABLET
11 Betrayal by guru takes king close to misery (9) TREACHERY
12 Superior bridge primarily breaking a software crawler (5) ABBOT
15 Talk of power scare (7)
17 Burden of sapper in war (7)
19 Tesla wearing dirty headgear (5) MITRE
20 Order a grade one beverage (9)
23 Internal standoff ends insult (6)
25 Born ordinary, superhero with a bit of instigation becomes unconventional (8)
26 Extremely sensitive tobacco ruling out? Not quite there (5,3,2,5) CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Down
1 One making a replica of firm pillar (6)
2 Defender’s force bent a cross (10) BENEFACTOR
3 Attractive woman blows up inferno (9) BOMBSHELL
4 Wine brought into existence by one artist (7)
5 Leaderless land, say (5)
6 Cheat caught by kid (4) CRIB
7 Giant insect after insect outside hospital (8) BEHEMOTH
13 Bishop travels miles to help one who always falls short (10) BRIDESMAID
14 Club trustee left out of afternoon party (9)
16 Rule, say to diminish precipitation (8)
18 Testimonial, I butter up (7)
21 Plays from Madras broadcast (6)
22 Even exchange of home building material (5)
24 Missing the first contract? Relax (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Lawyer’s influence is used to appoint a representative (5,2,8) POWER OF ATTORNEY
9 Substantial medium for one expert (8)
10 Key perhaps to allow pill (6) TABLET
11 Betrayal by guru takes king close to misery (9) TREACHERY
12 Superior bridge primarily breaking a software crawler (5) ABBOT
15 Talk of power scare (7) PRATTLE
17 Burden of sapper in war (7) FREIGHT
19 Tesla wearing dirty headgear (5)
20 Order a grade one beverage (9)
23 Internal standoff ends insult (6)
25 Born ordinary, superhero with a bit of instigation becomes unconventional (8) BOHEMIAN
26 Extremely sensitive tobacco ruling out? Not quite there (5,3,2,5) CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Down
1 One making a replica of firm pillar (6) FORGER
2 Defender’s force bent a cross (10) BENEFACTOR
3 Attractive woman blows up inferno (9) BOMBSHELL
4 Wine brought into existence by one artist (7)
5 Leaderless land, say (5)
6 Cheat caught by kid (4) CRIB
7 Giant insect after insect outside hospital (8) BEHEMOTH
13 Bishop travels miles to help one who always falls short (10) BRIDESMAID
14 Club trustee left out of afternoon party (9) TRUNCHEON
16 Rule, say to diminish precipitation (8)
18 Testimonial, I butter up (7)
21 Plays from Madras broadcast (6)
22 Even exchange of home building material (5)
24 Missing the first contract? Relax (4)

[sandhya.p61]

1 One making a replica of firm pillar (6) FORGER {CO}{PIER}

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Lawyer’s influence is used to appoint a representative (5,2,8) POWER OF ATTORNEY
9 Substantial medium for one expert (8)
10 Key perhaps to allow pill (6) TABLET
11 Betrayal by guru takes king close to misery (9) TREACHERY
12 Superior bridge primarily breaking a software crawler (5) ABBOT
15 Talk of power scare (7) PRATTLE
17 Burden of sapper in war (7) FREIGHT
19 Tesla wearing dirty headgear (5)
20 Order a grade one beverage (9)
23 Internal standoff ends insult (6)
25 Born ordinary, superhero with a bit of instigation becomes unconventional (8) BOHEMIAN
26 Extremely sensitive tobacco ruling out? Not quite there (5,3,2,5) CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Down
1 One making a replica of firm pillar (6) FORGER
2 Defender’s force bent a cross (10) BENEFACTOR
3 Attractive woman blows up inferno (9) BOMBSHELL
4 Wine brought into existence by one artist (7)
5 Leaderless land, say (5)
6 Cheat caught by kid (4) CRIB
7 Giant insect after insect outside hospital (8) BEHEMOTH
13 Bishop travels miles to help one who always falls short (10) BRIDESMAID
14 Club trustee left out of afternoon party (9) TRUNCHEON
16 Rule, say to diminish precipitation (8) RAINFALL
18 Testimonial, I butter up (7) TRIBUTE
21 Plays from Madras broadcast (6) DRAMAS
22 Even exchange of home building material (5) ABODE
24 Missing the first contract? Relax (4) EASE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Lawyer’s influence is used to appoint a representative (5,2,8) POWER OF ATTORNEY
9 Substantial medium for one expert (8)SIZEABLE
10 Key perhaps to allow pill (6) TABLET
11 Betrayal by guru takes king close to misery (9) TREACHERY
12 Superior bridge primarily breaking a software crawler (5) ABBOT
15 Talk of power scare (7) PRATTLE
17 Burden of sapper in war (7) FREIGHT
19 Tesla wearing dirty headgear (5)MITRE
20 Order a grade one beverage (9)ORANGEADE
23 Internal standoff ends insult (6)OFFEND
25 Born ordinary, superhero with a bit of instigation becomes unconventional (8) BOHEMIAN
26 Extremely sensitive tobacco ruling out? Not quite there (5,3,2,5) CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Down
1 One making a replica of firm pillar (6) FORGER
2 Defender’s force bent a cross (10) BENEFACTOR
3 Attractive woman blows up inferno (9) BOMBSHELL
4 Wine brought into existence by one artist (7)MADEIRA
5 Leaderless land, say (5)STATE
6 Cheat caught by kid (4) CRIB
7 Giant insect after insect outside hospital (8) BEHEMOTH
13 Bishop travels miles to help one who always falls short (10) BRIDESMAID
14 Club trustee left out of afternoon party (9) TRUNCHEON
16 Rule, say to diminish precipitation (8) RAINFALL
18 Testimonial, I butter up (7) TRIBUTE
21 Plays from Madras broadcast (6) DRAMAS
22 Even exchange of home building material (5) ABODE
24 Missing the first contract? Relax (4) EASE

:clap::clap::clap: Happy to wrap up the nice puzzle with an extra answer!:-D

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Courageous in coping with the ordeal (11)
8 One very content always (4)
9 There's no place to relax after this? (4,6)
10 Skips a primarily wonderful puzzle (6)
11 Recipe gets, say, more aromatic with this (8)
12 Instinctive guy eating lots to start with and drinking in excess (8)
14 Fundamentals of strong comeback (5)
16 Finally finish off a book (5)
18 Levelled and ornamented with designs (8)
22 Fool spending thousand dollars in a theatre (3,5)
23 Mark married a friend, finally disappeared (6)
25 With joint strain she stitches (10)
26 Dream of setter — to entertain crossword community (4)
27 This kind of information could embarrass anybody in the end. Checks run through reveal unethical practices during campaign (5,6)

Down
1 The French striving to become imposing (7)
2 Plants and grass trimmed after approval (5)
3 Filth was all over the place and they did nothing? (4-4)
4 One that just didn't walk, did something more! (4-3)
5 High in confidence and drive (6)
6 Boys die with delirium, extremely spooky, turn into ghost (9)
7 Doctor conservative about a fungal disease (3,3)
13 Poor man, sadhu, ending life without any feeling of guilt (9)
15 One who makes contracts in favour of a greedy one (8)
17 What eventually great plays help in reaching (6)
19 Article on Derby starting to go viral because of that (7)
20 Looks for water, drinks a bit of rum, sleeps off (7)
21 Bread's topping, say, could be this (6)
24 Funny congress leader taking over microphone (5)

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[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Courageous in coping with the ordeal (11) LIONHEARTED
8 One very content always (4)
9 There's no place to relax after this? (4,6)
10 Skips a primarily wonderful puzzle (6) JIGSAW
11 Recipe gets, say, more aromatic with this (8)
12 Instinctive guy eating lots to start with and drinking in excess (8)
14 Fundamentals of strong comeback (5)
16 Finally finish off a book (5)
18 Levelled and ornamented with designs (8)
22 Fool spending thousand dollars in a theatre (3,5)
23 Mark married a friend, finally disappeared (6)
25 With joint strain she stitches (10)
26 Dream of setter — to entertain crossword community (4)
27 This kind of information could embarrass anybody in the end. Checks run through reveal unethical practices during campaign (5,6)

Down
1 The French striving to become imposing (7) LEVYING
2 Plants and grass trimmed after approval (5) OKRAS
3 Filth was all over the place and they did nothing? (4-4) HALF WITS
4 One that just didn't walk, did something more! (4-3)
5 High in confidence and drive (6)
6 Boys die with delirium, extremely spooky, turn into ghost (9)
7 Doctor conservative about a fungal disease (3,3)
13 Poor man, sadhu, ending life without any feeling of guilt (9)
15 One who makes contracts in favour of a greedy one (8)
17 What eventually great plays help in reaching (6)
19 Article on Derby starting to go viral because of that (7)
20 Looks for water, drinks a bit of rum, sleeps off (7)
21 Bread's topping, say, could be this (6)
24 Funny congress leader taking over microphone (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Courageous in coping with the ordeal (11) LIONHEARTED
8 One very content always (4) EVER
9 There's no place to relax after this? (4,6) LAST RESORT
10 Skips a primarily wonderful puzzle (6) JIGSAW
11 Recipe gets, say, more aromatic with this (8) ROSEMARY
12 Instinctive guy eating lots to start with and drinking in excess (8) GLUTTONY
14 Fundamentals of strong comeback (5)
16 Finally finish off a book (5) ATLAS
18 Levelled and ornamented with designs (8)
22 Fool spending thousand dollars in a theatre (3,5)
23 Mark married a friend, finally disappeared (6)
25 With joint strain she stitches (10)
26 Dream of setter — to entertain crossword community (4)
27 This kind of information could embarrass anybody in the end. Checks run through reveal unethical practices during campaign (5,6)

Down
1 The French striving to become imposing (7) LEVYING
2 Plants and grass trimmed after approval (5) OKRAS
3 Filth was all over the place and they did nothing? (4-4) HALF WITS
4 One that just didn't walk, did something more! (4-3)
5 High in confidence and drive (6)
6 Boys die with delirium, extremely spooky, turn into ghost (9)
7 Doctor conservative about a fungal disease (3,3)
13 Poor man, sadhu, ending life without any feeling of guilt (9)
15 One who makes contracts in favour of a greedy one (8)
17 What eventually great plays help in reaching (6)
19 Article on Derby starting to go viral because of that (7)
20 Looks for water, drinks a bit of rum, sleeps off (7)
21 Bread's topping, say, could be this (6)
24 Funny congress leader taking over microphone (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Courageous in coping with the ordeal (11) LIONHEARTED
8 One very content always (4) EVER
9 There's no place to relax after this? (4,6) LAST RESORT
10 Skips a primarily wonderful puzzle (6) JIGSAW
11 Recipe gets, say, more aromatic with this (8) ROSEMARY
12 Instinctive guy eating lots to start with and drinking in excess (8) GLUTTONY
14 Fundamentals of strong comeback (5)
16 Finally finish off a book (5) ATLAS
18 Levelled and ornamented with designs (8)
22 Fool spending thousand dollars in a theatre (3,5)
23 Mark married a friend, finally disappeared (6)
25 With joint strain she stitches (10) (SEAM)(STRESS)
26 Dream of setter — to entertain crossword community (4)
27 This kind of information could embarrass anybody in the end. Checks run through reveal unethical practices during campaign (5,6)

Down
1 The French striving to become imposing (7) LEVYING
2 Plants and grass trimmed after approval (5) OKRAS
3 Filth was all over the place and they did nothing? (4-4) HALF WITS
4 One that just didn't walk, did something more! (4-3) ALSO RAN (CD)
5 High in confidence and drive (6)
6 Boys die with delirium, extremely spooky, turn into ghost (9) DISEMBODY*
7 Doctor conservative about a fungal disease (3,3)
13 Poor man, sadhu, ending life without any feeling of guilt (9) UNASHAMED*
15 One who makes contracts in favour of a greedy one (8) (PRO)(MISER)
17 What eventually great plays help in reaching (6)
19 Article on Derby starting to go viral because of that (7)
20 Looks for water, drinks a bit of rum, sleeps off (7)
21 Bread's topping, say, could be this (6)
24 Funny congress leader taking over microphone (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Courageous in coping with the ordeal (11) LIONHEARTED
8 One very content always (4) EVER
9 There's no place to relax after this? (4,6) LAST RESORT
10 Skips a primarily wonderful puzzle (6) JIGSAW
11 Recipe gets, say, more aromatic with this (8) ROSEMARY
12 Instinctive guy eating lots to start with and drinking in excess (8) GLUTTONY
14 Fundamentals of strong comeback (5)
16 Finally finish off a book (5) ATLAS
18 Levelled and ornamented with designs (8)
22 Fool spending thousand dollars in a theatre (3,5)
23 Mark married a friend, finally disappeared (6)
25 With joint strain she stitches (10) SEAMSTRESS{/b]
26 Dream of setter — to entertain crossword community (4)
27 This kind of information could embarrass anybody in the end. Checks run through reveal unethical practices during campaign (5,6)

Down
1 The French striving to become imposing (7) LEVYING
2 Plants and grass trimmed after approval (5) OKRAS
3 Filth was all over the place and they did nothing? (4-4) HALF WITS
4 One that just didn't walk, did something more! (4-3) [b]ALSO-RAN
5 High in confidence and drive (6)
6 Boys die with delirium, extremely spooky, turn into ghost (9)DISEMBODY
7 Doctor conservative about a fungal disease (3,3) DRY ROT
13 Poor man, sadhu, ending life without any feeling of guilt (9) UNASHAMED
15 One who makes contracts in favour of a greedy one (8)
17 What eventually great plays help in reaching (6)
19 Article on Derby starting to go viral because of that (7)
20 Looks for water, drinks a bit of rum, sleeps off (7)
21 Bread's topping, say, could be this (6)
24 Funny congress leader taking over microphone (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Courageous in coping with the ordeal (11) LIONHEARTED
8 One very content always (4) EVER
9 There's no place to relax after this? (4,6) LAST RESORT
10 Skips a primarily wonderful puzzle (6) JIGSAW
11 Recipe gets, say, more aromatic with this (8) ROSEMARY
12 Instinctive guy eating lots to start with and drinking in excess (8) GLUTTONY
14 Fundamentals of strong comeback (5)
16 Finally finish off a book (5) ATLAS
18 Levelled and ornamented with designs (8)
22 Fool spending thousand dollars in a theatre (3,5)
23 Mark married a friend, finally disappeared (6)
25 With joint strain she stitches (10) SEAMSTRESS{/b]
26 Dream of setter — to entertain crossword community (4) [B]MUSE
27 This kind of information could embarrass anybody in the end. Checks run through reveal unethical practices during campaign (5,6)

Down
1 The French striving to become imposing (7) LEVYING
2 Plants and grass trimmed after approval (5) OKRAS
3 Filth was all over the place and they did nothing? (4-4) HALF WITS
4 One that just didn't walk, did something more! (4-3) ALSO-RAN
5 High in confidence and drive (6)
6 Boys die with delirium, extremely spooky, turn into ghost (9)DISEMBODY
7 Doctor conservative about a fungal disease (3,3) DRY ROT
13 Poor man, sadhu, ending life without any feeling of guilt (9) UNASHAMED
15 One who makes contracts in favour of a greedy one (8)
17 What eventually great plays help in reaching (6)
19 Article on Derby starting to go viral because of that (7) THEREBY
20 Looks for water, drinks a bit of rum, sleeps off (7) DROWSES
21 Bread's topping, say, could be this (6) BUTTER
24 Funny congress leader taking over microphone (5) COMIC

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Courageous in coping with the ordeal (11) LIONHEARTED
8 One very content always (4) EVER
9 There's no place to relax after this? (4,6) LAST RESORT
10 Skips a primarily wonderful puzzle (6) JIGSAW
11 Recipe gets, say, more aromatic with this (8) ROSEMARY
12 Instinctive guy eating lots to start with and drinking in excess (8) GLUTTONY
14 Fundamentals of strong comeback (5)ROOTS
16 Finally finish off a book (5) ATLAS
18 Levelled and ornamented with designs (8)STOREYED
22 Fool spending thousand dollars in a theatre (3,5)ART HOUSE
23 Mark married a friend, finally disappeared (6)MACRON
25 With joint strain she stitches (10) [b]SEAMSTRESS{/b]
26 Dream of setter — to entertain crossword community (4) MUSE
27 This kind of information could embarrass anybody in the end. Checks run through reveal unethical practices during campaign (5,6)DIRTY TRICKS

Down
1 The French striving to become imposing (7) LEVYING
2 Plants and grass trimmed after approval (5) OKRAS
3 Filth was all over the place and they did nothing? (4-4) HALF WITS
4 One that just didn't walk, did something more! (4-3) ALSO-RAN
5 High in confidence and drive (6)THRUST
6 Boys die with delirium, extremely spooky, turn into ghost (9)DISEMBODY
7 Doctor conservative about a fungal disease (3,3) DRY ROT
13 Poor man, sadhu, ending life without any feeling of guilt (9) UNASHAMED
15 One who makes contracts in favour of a greedy one (8)PROMISER
17 What eventually great plays help in reaching (6)TARGET
19 Article on Derby starting to go viral because of that (7) THEREBY
20 Looks for water, drinks a bit of rum, sleeps off (7) DROWSES
21 Bread's topping, say, could be this (6) BUTTER
24 Funny congress leader taking over microphone (5) COMIC

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Disappointment about protest turning personal (8)
5 Device used by ensemble mostly (6)
9 Priests beginning to understand one cracking jokes (7)
10 Selection was first preserved (7)
11 Withdraw permission (5)
12 Find out about king with policy creating unfriendly state (9) SURLINESS
13 Music arranged on rack next to comic (4,3,4) ROCK AND ROLL
17 In fiction, capturing quiet Scottish island (11) FASHIONABLE
20 Removed drink, letting crowd in (6,3) STRUCK OUT
21 Teacher’s expression of disapproval, nothing right (5) TUTOR
22 Terrible liar yet to provide truth (7)
23 Outlaw still missing one meal (7)
24 Greek character leading small rebellion (6)
25 Salvage concerning company too (8)

Down
1 Joy clear after rereading Persuasion (8)
2 Self-esteem finally is thing that ignites unequal contest (8)
3 Urge to take plunge seizing Romeo (5)
4 Show direction on pages followed by Conservative (4,4,5)
6 Chap keeping Duchess of Cornwall apart from a former PM (9)
7 Flowers in heart of Belize, whoppers? (6)
8 Unassuming style on street (6)
10 He appears in this chart at number 2 (8,5)
14 Liking cafe if not in a mess (9)
15 Sailor stumped by stratagem hard to understand (8)
16 Moment before closure of account in bank behind closed doors (8)
18 Force going after residue in retreat (6)
19 Absolute skill, inwardly controlled (6)
21 Cheers new move in dance (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2844/article7286289.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Disappointment about protest turning personal (8)
5 Device used by ensemble mostly (6)
9 Priests beginning to understand one cracking jokes (7)
10 Selection was first preserved (7) PICKLED
11 Withdraw permission (5)
12 Find out about king with policy creating unfriendly state (9) SURLINESS
13 Music arranged on rack next to comic (4,3,4) ROCK AND ROLL
17 In fiction, capturing quiet Scottish island (11) FASHIONABLE
20 Removed drink, letting crowd in (6,3) STRUCK OUT
21 Teacher’s expression of disapproval, nothing right (5) TUTOR
22 Terrible liar yet to provide truth (7) REALITY
23 Outlaw still missing one meal (7)
24 Greek character leading small rebellion (6) MUTINY
25 Salvage concerning company too (8) RECOVERY

Down
1 Joy clear after rereading Persuasion (8) CAJOLERY
2 Self-esteem finally is thing that ignites unequal contest (8)
3 Urge to take plunge seizing Romeo (5)
4 Show direction on pages followed by Conservative (4,4,5)
6 Chap keeping Duchess of Cornwall apart from a former PM (9)
7 Flowers in heart of Belize, whoppers? (6)
8 Unassuming style on street (6)
10 He appears in this chart at number 2 (8,5)
14 Liking cafe if not in a mess (9)
15 Sailor stumped by stratagem hard to understand (8)
16 Moment before closure of account in bank behind closed doors (8)
18 Force going after residue in retreat (6)
19 Absolute skill, inwardly controlled (6)
21 Cheers new move in dance (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Disappointment about protest turning personal (8)COMEDOWN
5 Device used by ensemble mostly (6)EMBLEM
9 Priests beginning to understand one cracking jokes (7)JESUITS
10 Selection was first preserved (7) PICKLED
11 Withdraw permission (5)LEAVE
12 Find out about king with policy creating unfriendly state (9) SURLINESS
13 Music arranged on rack next to comic (4,3,4) ROCK AND ROLL
17 In fiction, capturing quiet Scottish island (11) FASHIONABLE
20 Removed drink, letting crowd in (6,3) STRUCK OUT
21 Teacher’s expression of disapproval, nothing right (5) TUTOR
22 Terrible liar yet to provide truth (7) REALITY
23 Outlaw still missing one meal (7)BANQUET
24 Greek character leading small rebellion (6) MUTINY
25 Salvage concerning company too (8) RECOVERY

Down
1 Joy clear after rereading Persuasion (8) CAJOLERY
2 Self-esteem finally is thing that ignites unequal contest (8)MISMATCH
3 Urge to take plunge seizing Romeo (5)DRIVE
4 Show direction on pages followed by Conservative (4,4,5)WEST SIDE STORY
6 Chap keeping Duchess of Cornwall apart from a former PM (9)MACMILLAN
7 Flowers in heart of Belize, whoppers? (6)LILIES
8 Unassuming style on street (6)MODEST
10 He appears in this chart at number 2 (8,5)PERIODIC TABLE
14 Liking cafe if not in a mess (9)AFFECTION
15 Sailor stumped by stratagem hard to understand (8)ABSTRUSE
16 Moment before closure of account in bank behind closed doors (8)SECRETLY
18 Force going after residue in retreat (6)ASHRAM
19 Absolute skill, inwardly controlled (6)ARRANT
21 Cheers new move in dance (5)TANGO

:clap::clap::clap: good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 These common reserves are subject to market risk? (6,5)
9 Obstructs the baskets (7)
10 Young salmon at hollow glacier on newly formed isle (6)
11 Correct valets caught by returning lawyer (5)
12 Layer of unending cloud originates at mountain (7)
15 Distress signal for love is neither good nor bad (2-2)
16 Appearance of every other wild fit mammoth (10)
18 Attacks on ship has saint stifling giggle, heading to… (10)
20 …an end not completely visible (4)
23 A reverie is hilarious (7)
24 Sent back cold sponge (5)
26 Peg for policeman caught in area (6)
27 Get back into the central procession (7)
28 Agreement of criminal with one inwardly calm (11)

Down
2 Overturns arrests, exempts first and last soldiers (6)
3 One of the bears, it could be major or minor (4)
4 Authorized section close to losing source of nicotine (10)
5 In fresh tundra, I wear body suits (8)
6 Limitless absurdity can be a concern (7)
7 Poor attempt at jibe (9)
8 Couple of them, upset, shoot ants (6)
13 Constitutional model in pleasant surroundings (10)
14 Contracts to remove wrinkles (9)
17 Travel for aeons on roads (8)
19 Part-timer extraordinarily improves after losing five (4-3)
21 Suck out nectar initially from harmful flower (6)
22 Clergyman, hot-headed, loses even hood (6)
25 Start a calamitous mountain expedition to the summit (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11359/article7061122.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 These common reserves are subject to market risk? (6,5) MUTUAL FUNDS
9 Obstructs the baskets (7)
10 Young salmon at hollow glacier on newly formed isle (6)
11 Correct valets caught by returning lawyer (5)
12 Layer of unending cloud originates at mountain (7)
15 Distress signal for love is neither good nor bad (2-2)
16 Appearance of every other wild fit mammoth (10) FORMIDABLE
18 Attacks on ship has saint stifling giggle, heading to… (10) ONSLAUGHTS
20 …an end not completely visible (4)
23 A reverie is hilarious (7)
24 Sent back cold sponge (5)
26 Peg for policeman caught in area (6)
27 Get back into the central procession (7)
28 Agreement of criminal with one inwardly calm (11)

Down
2 Overturns arrests, exempts first and last soldiers (6)
3 One of the bears, it could be major or minor (4)
4 Authorized section close to losing source of nicotine (10) LEGITIMATE
5 In fresh tundra, I wear body suits (8)
6 Limitless absurdity can be a concern (7)
7 Poor attempt at jibe (9)
8 Couple of them, upset, shoot ants (6)
13 Constitutional model in pleasant surroundings (10)
14 Contracts to remove wrinkles (9)
17 Travel for aeons on roads (8)
19 Part-timer extraordinarily improves after losing five (4-3) SEMI PRO
21 Suck out nectar initially from harmful flower (6)
22 Clergyman, hot-headed, loses even hood (6)
25 Start a calamitous mountain expedition to the summit (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 These common reserves are subject to market risk? (6,5) MUTUAL FUNDS
9 Obstructs the baskets (7) HAMPERS
10 Young salmon at hollow glacier on newly formed isle (6) GRILSE
11 Correct valets caught by returning lawyer (5) AMEND
12 Layer of unending cloud originates at mountain (7) STRATUM
15 Distress signal for love is neither good nor bad (2-2) SO-SO
16 Appearance of every other wild fit mammoth (10) FORMIDABLE
18 Attacks on ship has saint stifling giggle, heading to… (10) ONSLAUGHTS
20 …an end not completely visible (4)
23 A reverie is hilarious (7)
24 Sent back cold sponge (5)
26 Peg for policeman caught in area (6)
27 Get back into the central procession (7)
28 Agreement of criminal with one inwardly calm (11)

Down
2 Overturns arrests, exempts first and last soldiers (6)
3 One of the bears, it could be major or minor (4)
4 Authorized section close to losing source of nicotine (10) LEGITIMATE
5 In fresh tundra, I wear body suits (8)
6 Limitless absurdity can be a concern (7)
7 Poor attempt at jibe (9)
8 Couple of them, upset, shoot ants (6)
13 Constitutional model in pleasant surroundings (10)
14 Contracts to remove wrinkles (9)
17 Travel for aeons on roads (8)
19 Part-timer extraordinarily improves after losing five (4-3) SEMI PRO
21 Suck out nectar initially from harmful flower (6)
22 Clergyman, hot-headed, loses even hood (6)
25 Start a calamitous mountain expedition to the summit (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 These common reserves are subject to market risk? (6,5) MUTUAL FUNDS
9 Obstructs the baskets (7) HAMPERS
10 Young salmon at hollow glacier on newly formed isle (6) GRILSE
11 Correct valets caught by returning lawyer (5) AMEND
12 Layer of unending cloud originates at mountain (7) STRATUM
15 Distress signal for love is neither good nor bad (2-2) SO-SO
16 Appearance of every other wild fit mammoth (10) FORMIDABLE
18 Attacks on ship has saint stifling giggle, heading to… (10) ONSLAUGHTS
20 …an end not completely visible (4)
23 A reverie is hilarious (7) A/MUSING
24 Sent back cold sponge (5)
26 Peg for policeman caught in area (6) SP(IG)OT
27 Get back into the central procession (7)
28 Agreement of criminal with one inwardly calm (11)

Down
2 Overturns arrests, exempts first and last soldiers (6)
3 One of the bears, it could be major or minor (4)
4 Authorized section close to losing source of nicotine (10) LEGITIMATE
5 In fresh tundra, I wear body suits (8)
6 Limitless absurdity can be a concern (7) [-a]DISTURB*[-y]
7 Poor attempt at jibe (9) CHEAP SHOT (should be 5,4)
8 Couple of them, upset, shoot ants (6)
13 Constitutional model in pleasant surroundings (10)
14 Contracts to remove wrinkles (9) DECREASES (CD)
17 Travel for aeons on roads (8)
19 Part-timer extraordinarily improves after losing five (4-3) SEMI PRO
21 Suck out nectar initially from harmful flower (6)
22 Clergyman, hot-headed, loses even hood (6)
25 Start a calamitous mountain expedition to the summit (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 These common reserves are subject to market risk? (6,5) MUTUAL FUNDS
9 Obstructs the baskets (7) HAMPERS
10 Young salmon at hollow glacier on newly formed isle (6) GRILSE
11 Correct valets caught by returning lawyer (5) AMEND
12 Layer of unending cloud originates at mountain (7) STRATUM
15 Distress signal for love is neither good nor bad (2-2) SO-SO
16 Appearance of every other wild fit mammoth (10) FORMIDABLE
18 Attacks on ship has saint stifling giggle, heading to… (10) ONSLAUGHTS
20 …an end not completely visible (4)OVER
23 A reverie is hilarious (7) A/MUSING
24 Sent back cold sponge (5)LOOFA
26 Peg for policeman caught in area (6) SP(IG)OT
27 Get back into the central procession (7)CORTEGE
28 Agreement of criminal with one inwardly calm (11)CONSILIENCE

Down
2 Overturns arrests, exempts first and last soldiers (6)UPENDS
3 One of the bears, it could be major or minor (4)URSA
4 Authorized section close to losing source of nicotine (10) LEGITIMATE
5 In fresh tundra, I wear body suits (8)UNITARDS
6 Limitless absurdity can be a concern (7) [-a]DISTURB*[-y]
7 Poor attempt at jibe (9) CHEAP SHOT (should be 5,4)
8 Couple of them, upset, shoot ants (6)EMMETS
13 Constitutional model in pleasant surroundings (10)CONGENITAL
14 Contracts to remove wrinkles (9) DECREASES (CD)
17 Travel for aeons on roads (8)PASSAGES
19 Part-timer extraordinarily improves after losing five (4-3) SEMI PRO
21 Suck out nectar initially from harmful flower (6)VIOLET
22 Clergyman, hot-headed, loses even hood (6)CLERIC
25 Start a calamitous mountain expedition to the summit (4)ACME

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US &amp; North America (9)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7)
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4)
19 Wine haven (4)
21 Artillery assault (7)
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9)
25 One contract is optimal (5)
26 Filled a bath (5)
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3)
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8)
29 Critic poured acid (6)

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4)
3 Business head on every coast (5)
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9)
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6)
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9)
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8)
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11389/article7180011.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US &amp; North America (9)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7)
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4) TULU
19 Wine haven (4) PORT
21 Artillery assault (7) BATTERY
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9)
25 One contract is optimal (5)
26 Filled a bath (5)
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3)
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8)
29 Critic poured acid (6) CITRIC

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4)
3 Business head on every coast (5)
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9) CABRIOLET
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6)
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9)
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8)
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US & North America (9) (AMERICA)(NA)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7)
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4) TULU
19 Wine haven (4) PORT
21 Artillery assault (7) BATTERY
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9)
25 One contract is optimal (5)
26 Filled a bath (5)
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3)
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8)
29 Critic poured acid (6) CITRIC

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8) CAMPFIRE (CD)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4) LONG / FACE
3 Business head on every coast (5)
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9) CABRIOLET
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6) (EN)(TRAP<=)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6) COWARD ~cowered
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9)
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8)
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US & North America (9) (AMERICA)(NA)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7) RICHARD
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4) TULU
19 Wine haven (4) PORT
21 Artillery assault (7) BATTERY
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9)
25 One contract is optimal (5) IDEAL
26 Filled a bath (5)
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3)
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8)
29 Critic poured acid (6) CITRIC

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8) CAMPFIRE (CD)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4) LONG / FACE
3 Business head on every coast (5)
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9) CABRIOLET
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6) (EN)(TRAP<=)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6) COWARD ~cowered
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9) ABOLISHER
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8) DYSLEXIC
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5) IAMBI

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US & North America (9) (AMERICA)(NA)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7) RICHARD
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4) TULU
19 Wine haven (4) PORT
21 Artillery assault (7) BATTERY
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9) SYNDICATE
25 One contract is optimal (5) IDEAL
26 Filled a bath (5) AWASH
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3) INCOME TAX
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8) ICECREAM
29 Critic poured acid (6) CITRIC

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8) CAMPFIRE (CD)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4) LONG / FACE
3 Business head on every coast (5) BEACH
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9) CABRIOLET
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6) (EN)(TRAP<=)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6) COWARD ~cowered
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9) ABOLISHER
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8) DYSLEXIC
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5) IAMBI

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US & North America (9) (AMERICA)(NA)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7) RICHARD
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4) TULU
19 Wine haven (4) PORT
21 Artillery assault (7) BATTERY
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9) SYNDICATE
25 One contract is optimal (5) IDEAL
26 Filled a bath (5) AWASH
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3) INCOME TAX
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8) ICECREAM
29 Critic poured acid (6) CITRIC

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8) CAMPFIRE (CD)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4) LONG / FACE
3 Business head on every coast (5) BEACH
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)UNERECT
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9) CABRIOLET
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6) (EN)(TRAP<=)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)SULTAN
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6) COWARD ~cowered
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9) ABOLISHER
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)REJECTOR
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8) DYSLEXIC
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)TZARINA
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)BREACH
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)ASKARI
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)INVADE
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5) IAMBI

:clap::clap::clap: Awesome! Happy, with a couple of extra answers, to wrap up a nice west coast pangram!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Call it restriction governing capacity measures (6) LITRES
8 Perhaps bangtail, ultimately hack in high gear? (8) GALLOPER
9 Even eating nan is outrageous (8) FLAGRANT
10 Foolish ideas rejected with a roar of laughter (6) GUFFAW
11 Film Mount Compass (5) SCALE
12 Excite husband, run through farm (6)
14 The Reverend's ride along the beach to get the music started? (6,2,3,4)
17 Put on trial in Germany facing international court (6)
18 Pair born to fly (5)
22 Weaker or better if one brings down temperature? (6)
23 Tells all of us about splitting on mobs (8)
24 Standard weapon in a manner of speaking (8)
25 Incentives allowed normal rejects (6)

Down
1 Do elastic buckles move out of position? (9)
2 Save a German woman? Mounting delay in saving (6)
3 A soprano's voice test (5)
4 Bullet train is extremely garish or dull? (8)
5 Driver, possibly one before hotel with short black suit (8)
6 Gong indicating an occasion when food is served including the start of dinner (5)
8 Caught on a knife-edge after tightrope cut loose (3,3,7)
13 Caught in net meant culpable in law (9)
15 Those forming acronyms following one format in a list (8)
16 Close call to keep uranium stable (8)
19 Save, secure, free (6)
20 Wall painting left a peculiar scaling (5)
21 Humble answer getting support (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11388/article7175975.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 Call it restriction governing capacity measures (6) LITRES
8 Perhaps bangtail, ultimately hack in high gear? (8) GALLOPER
9 Even eating nan is outrageous (8) FLAGRANT
10 Foolish ideas rejected with a roar of laughter (6) GUFFAW
11 Film Mount Compass (5) SCALE
12 Excite husband, run through farm (6) THRILL
14 The Reverend's ride along the beach to get the music started? (6,2,3,4)
17 Put on trial in Germany facing international court (6)
18 Pair born to fly (5)
22 Weaker or better if one brings down temperature? (6)
23 Tells all of us about splitting on mobs (8)
24 Standard weapon in a manner of speaking (8)
25 Incentives allowed normal rejects (6)

Down
1 Do elastic buckles move out of position? (9) DISLOCATE
2 Save a German woman? Mounting delay in saving (6) FRUGAL
3 A soprano's voice test (5)
4 Bullet train is extremely garish or dull? (8) SLUGGISH
5 Driver, possibly one before hotel with short black suit (8) GOLFCLUB
6 Gong indicating an occasion when food is served including the start of dinner (5)
8 Caught on a knife-edge after tightrope cut loose (3,3,7)
13 Caught in net meant culpable in law (9)
15 Those forming acronyms following one format in a list (8)
16 Close call to keep uranium stable (8)
19 Save, secure, free (6)
20 Wall painting left a peculiar scaling (5)
21 Humble answer getting support (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Call it restriction governing capacity measures (6) LITRES
8 Perhaps bangtail, ultimately hack in high gear? (8) GALLOPER
9 Even eating nan is outrageous (8) FLAGRANT
10 Foolish ideas rejected with a roar of laughter (6) GUFFAW
11 Film Mount Compass (5) SCALE
12 Excite husband, run through farm (6) THRILL
14 The Reverend's ride along the beach to get the music started? (6,2,3,4) STRIKE UP THE BAND
17 Put on trial in Germany facing international court (6) INDICT
18 Pair born to fly (5)
22 Weaker or better if one brings down temperature? (6)
23 Tells all of us about splitting on mobs (8) UNBOSOMS
24 Standard weapon in a manner of speaking (8)
25 Incentives allowed normal rejects (6)

Down
1 Do elastic buckles move out of position? (9) DISLOCATE
2 Save a German woman? Mounting delay in saving (6) FRUGAL
3 A soprano's voice test (5)
4 Bullet train is extremely garish or dull? (8) SLUGGISH
5 Driver, possibly one before hotel with short black suit (8) GOLFCLUB
6 Gong indicating an occasion when food is served including the start of dinner (5)
8 Caught on a knife-edge after tightrope cut loose (3,3,7) GOT THE PICTURE
13 Caught in net meant culpable in law (9)
15 Those forming acronyms following one format in a list (8) INITIALS
16 Close call to keep uranium stable (8)
19 Save, secure, free (6)
20 Wall painting left a peculiar scaling (5)
21 Humble answer getting support (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Call it restriction governing capacity measures (6) LITRES
8 Perhaps bangtail, ultimately hack in high gear? (8) GALLOPER
9 Even eating nan is outrageous (8) FLAGRANT
10 Foolish ideas rejected with a roar of laughter (6) GUFFAW
11 Film Mount Compass (5) SCALE
12 Excite husband, run through farm (6) THRILL
14 The Reverend's ride along the beach to get the music started? (6,2,3,4) STRIKE UP THE BAND
17 Put on trial in Germany facing international court (6) INDICT
18 Pair born to fly (5) BRACE
22 Weaker or better if one brings down temperature? (6)
23 Tells all of us about splitting on mobs (8) UNBOSOMS
24 Standard weapon in a manner of speaking (8)
25 Incentives allowed normal rejects (6)

Down
1 Do elastic buckles move out of position? (9) DISLOCATE
2 Save a German woman? Mounting delay in saving (6) FRUGAL
3 A soprano's voice test (5) ASSAY
4 Bullet train is extremely garish or dull? (8) SLUGGISH
5 Driver, possibly one before hotel with short black suit (8) GOLFCLUB
6 Gong indicating an occasion when food is served including the start of dinner (5) MEDAL
8 Caught on a knife-edge after tightrope cut loose (3,3,7) GOT THE PICTURE
13 Caught in net meant culpable in law (9) ENACTMENT
15 Those forming acronyms following one format in a list (8) INITIALS
16 Close call to keep uranium stable (8)
19 Save, secure, free (6) RESCUE
20 Wall painting left a peculiar scaling (5)
21 Humble answer getting support (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Call it restriction governing capacity measures (6) LITRES
8 Perhaps bangtail, ultimately hack in high gear? (8) GALLOPER
9 Even eating nan is outrageous (8) FLAGRANT
10 Foolish ideas rejected with a roar of laughter (6) GUFFAW
11 Film Mount Compass (5) SCALE
12 Excite husband, run through farm (6) THRILL
14 The Reverend's ride along the beach to get the music started? (6,2,3,4) STRIKE UP THE BAND
17 Put on trial in Germany facing international court (6) INDICT
18 Pair born to fly (5) BRACE
22 Weaker or better if one brings down temperature? (6)PUNIER
23 Tells all of us about splitting on mobs (8) UNBOSOMS
24 Standard weapon in a manner of speaking (8)PARLANCE
25 Incentives allowed normal rejects (6)SPURNS

Down
1 Do elastic buckles move out of position? (9) DISLOCATE
2 Save a German woman? Mounting delay in saving (6) FRUGAL
3 A soprano's voice test (5) ASSAY
4 Bullet train is extremely garish or dull? (8) SLUGGISH
5 Driver, possibly one before hotel with short black suit (8) GOLFCLUB
6 Gong indicating an occasion when food is served including the start of dinner (5) MEDAL
8 Caught on a knife-edge after tightrope cut loose (3,3,7) GOT THE PICTURE
13 Caught in net meant culpable in law (9) ENACTMENT
15 Those forming acronyms following one format in a list (8) INITIALS
16 Close call to keep uranium stable (8)ENDURING
19 Save, secure, free (6) RESCUE
20 Wall painting left a peculiar scaling (5)MURAL
21 Humble answer getting support (5)ABASE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Successive punches numbering a dozen (3-3)
8 Alarm spread by legend — empty talk (8) MALARKEY
9 Crude oil's end overcoming universal misconception (8) DELUSION
10 Radical breaks result in cinch (6)
11 Embroiled chief of company controls anger (5) MIRED
12 Leader leaving Oriental behind (6)
14 Easy pickings with little effort involved, poorly done from beginning to end (5,3,3,4)
17 Runs in, smashes, goes off (6)
18 Arbitrary command in Alaska backfiring in operation (5)
22 Composite picture of seaman first class wearing medal (6)
23 Concerning the patient man at work (2,3,3)
24 Souvenirs essentially to recollect moments gone past (8)
25 Revolutionary medicine provided a stimulus (6)

Down
1 One with right to receive, maybe heir to one essentially? (9)
2 Harmonize VAT in consumed food (6)
3 Reportedly stitch top having three dimensions (5)
4 Sad ringer made a bloomer (8)
5 Publicity is about queen becoming hostage (8) PRISONER
6 Picked up acceleration, drove around (5)
8 Scaled-down way to distribute society's aid (13) MINISTRATIONS
13 Occasional small photo included when stylish (9)
15 Need intermittently suppressed, married couple hugged (8)
16 Set fire to colony evacuated in violence (8)
19 Cry left mouth of youth with enthusiasm (6)
20 Chap's tense with desire (5)
21 Formal body (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11418/article7294685.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 Successive punches numbering a dozen (3-3) ONE-TWO
8 Alarm spread by legend — empty talk (8) MALARKEY
9 Crude oil's end overcoming universal misconception (8) DELUSION
10 Radical breaks result in cinch (6)
11 Embroiled chief of company controls anger (5) MIRED
12 Leader leaving Oriental behind (6)
14 Easy pickings with little effort involved, poorly done from beginning to end (5,3,3,4)
17 Runs in, smashes, goes off (6) BLASTS
18 Arbitrary command in Alaska backfiring in operation (5)
22 Composite picture of seaman first class wearing medal (6)
23 Concerning the patient man at work (2,3,3)
24 Souvenirs essentially to recollect moments gone past (8) MEMENTOS
25 Revolutionary medicine provided a stimulus (6)

Down
1 One with right to receive, maybe heir to one essentially? (9)
2 Harmonize VAT in consumed food (6)
3 Reportedly stitch top having three dimensions (5) SOLID
4 Sad ringer made a bloomer (8)
5 Publicity is about queen becoming hostage (8) PRISONER
6 Picked up acceleration, drove around (5)
8 Scaled-down way to distribute society's aid (13) MINISTRATIONS
13 Occasional small photo included when stylish (9)
15 Need intermittently suppressed, married couple hugged (8) EMBRACED
16 Set fire to colony evacuated in violence (8)
19 Cry left mouth of youth with enthusiasm (6)
20 Chap's tense with desire (5)
21 Formal body (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Successive punches numbering a dozen (3-3) ONE-TWO
8 Alarm spread by legend — empty talk (8) MALARKEY
9 Crude oil's end overcoming universal misconception (8) DELUSION
10 Radical breaks result in cinch (6)
11 Embroiled chief of company controls anger (5) MIRED
12 Leader leaving Oriental behind (6)
14 Easy pickings with little effort involved, poorly done from beginning to end (5,3,3,4) MONEY FOR THE ROPE
17 Runs in, smashes, goes off (6) BLASTS BURSTS
18 Arbitrary command in Alaska backfiring in operation (5)
22 Composite picture of seaman first class wearing medal (6) {M(OS)(A1)C}
23 Concerning the patient man at work (2,3,3) ON/ THE/ JOB
24 Souvenirs essentially to recollect moments gone past (8) MEMENTOS
25 Revolutionary medicine provided a stimulus (6)

Down
1 One with right to receive, maybe heir to one essentially? (9)
2 Harmonize VAT in consumed food (6)
3 Reportedly stitch top having three dimensions (5) SOLID
4 Sad ringer made a bloomer (8)
5 Publicity is about queen becoming hostage (8) PRISONER
6 Picked up acceleration, drove around (5)
8 Scaled-down way to distribute society's aid (13) MINISTRATIONS
13 Occasional small photo included when stylish (9) S/P/AS/MODIC
15 Need intermittently suppressed, married couple hugged (8) EMBRACED
16 Set fire to colony evacuated in violence (8) FEROCITY*
19 Cry left mouth of youth with enthusiasm (6)
20 Chap's tense with desire (5)
21 Formal body (5)

[CLUELESS]

14 Ac= MONEY FOR THE ROPE (OR IS IT) MONEY FOR OLD ROPE

[deepakgita]

14 Ac= MONEY FOR THE ROPE (OR IS IT) MONEY FOR OLD ROPE

MONEY FOR OLD ROPE is correct. Anagram of POORLY DONE FROM plus E from End

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Successive punches numbering a dozen (3-3) ONE-TWO
8 Alarm spread by legend — empty talk (8) MALARKEY
9 Crude oil's end overcoming universal misconception (8) DELUSION
10 Radical breaks result in cinch (6)
11 Embroiled chief of company controls anger (5) MIRED
12 Leader leaving Oriental behind (6)
14 Easy pickings with little effort involved, poorly done from beginning to end (5,3,3,4) MONEY FOR THE ROPE
17 Runs in, smashes, goes off (6) BLASTS BURSTS
18 Arbitrary command in Alaska backfiring in operation (5)
22 Composite picture of seaman first class wearing medal (6) {M(OS)(A1)C}
23 Concerning the patient man at work (2,3,3) ON/ THE/ JOB
24 Souvenirs essentially to recollect moments gone past (8) MEMENTOS
25 Revolutionary medicine provided a stimulus (6) FILLIP

Down
1 One with right to receive, maybe heir to one essentially? (9) INHERITOR
2 Harmonize VAT in consumed food (6)
3 Reportedly stitch top having three dimensions (5) SOLID
4 Sad ringer made a bloomer (8) BLUEBELL
5 Publicity is about queen becoming hostage (8) PRISONER
6 Picked up acceleration, drove around (5)
8 Scaled-down way to distribute society's aid (13) MINISTRATIONS
13 Occasional small photo included when stylish (9) S/P/AS/MODIC
15 Need intermittently suppressed, married couple hugged (8) EMBRACED
16 Set fire to colony evacuated in violence (8) FEROCITY*
19 Cry left mouth of youth with enthusiasm (6)
20 Chap's tense with desire (5) COVET
21 Formal body (5) STIFF

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Successive punches numbering a dozen (3-3) ONE-TWO
8 Alarm spread by legend — empty talk (8) MALARKEY
9 Crude oil's end overcoming universal misconception (8) DELUSION
10 Radical breaks result in cinch (6)ENSURE
11 Embroiled chief of company controls anger (5) MIRED
12 Leader leaving Oriental behind (6)ASTERN
14 Easy pickings with little effort involved, poorly done from beginning to end (5,3,3,4) MONEY FOR OLD ROPE
17 Runs in, smashes, goes off (6) BURSTS
18 Arbitrary command in Alaska backfiring in operation (5)UKASE
22 Composite picture of seaman first class wearing medal (6) {M(OS)(A1)C}
23 Concerning the patient man at work (2,3,3) ON/ THE/ JOB
24 Souvenirs essentially to recollect moments gone past (8) MEMENTOS
25 Revolutionary medicine provided a stimulus (6) FILLIP

Down
1 One with right to receive, maybe heir to one essentially? (9) INHERITOR
2 Harmonize VAT in consumed food (6)ATTUNE
3 Reportedly stitch top having three dimensions (5) SOLID
4 Sad ringer made a bloomer (8) BLUEBELL
5 Publicity is about queen becoming hostage (8) PRISONER
6 Picked up acceleration, drove around (5)HEARD
8 Scaled-down way to distribute society's aid (13) MINISTRATIONS
13 Occasional small photo included when stylish (9) S/P/AS/MODIC
15 Need intermittently suppressed, married couple hugged (8) EMBRACED
16 Set fire to colony evacuated in violence (8) FEROCITY*
19 Cry left mouth of youth with enthusiasm (6)KEENLY
20 Chap's tense with desire (5) COVET
21 Formal body (5) STIFF

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10)
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4)
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7)
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7)
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9)
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5)
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9)
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7)
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7)
28 One going outside to browse (4)
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10)

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5)
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7)
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5)
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)
14 Schedules for land races organised (9)
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)
20 Department put out notices (7)
21 Hug sweetheart (7)
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11390/article7184379.ece

[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10)
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4)
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7)
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7)
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9)
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5)
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9)
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7)
28 One going outside to browse (4)
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10)

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5)
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7)
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5)
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7)
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5)

[CLUELESS]

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10)
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4)
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7) DENTIST
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7)
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9)
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5)
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9)
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7) ICEFLOE
28 One going outside to browse (4) SURF
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10)

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5)
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7)
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5)
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7) SQUEEZE
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5) EWERS

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10) BACKGROUND
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4) JUMP
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7) DENTIST
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7) CHAPTER
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9) ELIMINATE
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5) BERTH
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9)
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7) ICEFLOE
28 One going outside to browse (4) SURF
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10)

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5)
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7)
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5)
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7) SQUEEZE
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5) EWERS

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10) BACKGROUND
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4) JUMP
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7) DENTIST
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7) CHAPTER
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9) ELIMINATE
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5) BERTH
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9)
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7) ICEFLOE
28 One going outside to browse (4) SURF
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10)

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5)
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7)
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)NUCLEUS
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5)
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)PURCHASED
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)BAMBOO
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)EVEN UP
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)ELECTOR
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7) SQUEEZE
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5) EWERS

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10) BACKGROUND
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4) JUMP
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7) DENTIST
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7) CHAPTER
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9) ELIMINATE
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5) BERTH
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9) LINGERERS
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7) ICEFLOE
28 One going outside to browse (4) SURF
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10) PRINCESSES

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5) BADGE
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7) OUTWARD
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)NUCLEUS
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5) UTTER
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)PURCHASED
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)BAMBOO
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)EVEN UP
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)ELECTOR
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7) SQUEEZE
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5) EWERS

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10) BACKGROUND
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4) JUMP
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7) DENTIST
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7) CHAPTER
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9) ELIMINATE
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5) BERTH
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)CLING
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)DISSOLVES
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9) LINGERERS
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)SOLID
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)ENCOURAGE
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7) ICEFLOE
28 One going outside to browse (4) SURF
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10) PRINCESSES

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5) BADGE
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)CONDITION
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)GAINING
4 Surface revealed drawback (7) OUTWARD
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)NUCLEUS
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5) UTTER
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)PURCHASED
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)BAMBOO
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)VALUABLES
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)EVEN UP
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)ELECTOR
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7) SQUEEZE
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5) EWERS

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Wrong time to leave setter eat outside road; natural surroundings results in fever (11)
9 State's fund distributed around headquarters of Indian Navy command (7)
10 Selection of text remembered is extraordinary (7) EXTREME
11 Logotype different for loo outside country (5) EGYPT
12 Performance shifted to open-air (9) OPERATION
13 Second class rate in train... (5)
15 ...PSU's misinterpreted, reason given by Enforcement Directorate put on the back burner (9)
18 Hopeless meeting without Spain king's return (9)
21 Trends suggest matches exhibit bad end (5)
22 Bought a local tailless dog owned by clergyman (9)
24 Nobody gives money endlessly to follow natural order (2-3)
26 Say, banker when chasing dollars is graceful (7)
27 Left without son and survived (7)
28 Thailand managed errant Feds, contained mistake and relocated (11)

Down
1 Covered team leader's party at valley retreat (9)
2 Listless poem rewritten by Shelley at last (5)
3 Living with former spouse is uneasy for the auditor (9)
4 Forces cat to jump on a wayward son (7)
5 Vain American, to a smaller extent consumes drug (7)
6 Essentially net tax workings takes rupee in addition (5) EXTRA
7 Hinted about man in daughter’s department taking bribe at the end (8) REMINDED
8 Noticed sailors leaving America (4)
14 Fascinated by gold worn by exotic babes with diamonds (8)
16 Engineer, at 10.10 took note: Electron velocity turns up unlimited... (9)
17 ...dropped to 500 sec in disarray and stopped (9)
19 Force took out from surface-to-air bomb of a country (7)
20 To make sense by taking tips of Duckworth Lewis is boring (7)
22 Stop working on mail (4)
23 If only Ali left Thailand riot... (5)
25 ...faraway by different route (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11392/article7190485.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Wrong time to leave setter eat outside road; natural surroundings results in fever (11) TEMPERATURE
9 State's fund distributed around headquarters of Indian Navy command (7)
10 Selection of text remembered is extraordinary (7) EXTREME
11 Logotype different for loo outside country (5) EGYPT
12 Performance shifted to open-air (9) OPERATION
13 Second class rate in train... (5)
15 ...PSU's misinterpreted, reason given by Enforcement Directorate put on the back burner (9)
18 Hopeless meeting without Spain king's return (9)
21 Trends suggest matches exhibit bad end (5)
22 Bought a local tailless dog owned by clergyman (9)
24 Nobody gives money endlessly to follow natural order (2-3)
26 Say, banker when chasing dollars is graceful (7)
27 Left without son and survived (7)
28 Thailand managed errant Feds, contained mistake and relocated (11) TRANSFERRED

Down
1 Covered team leader's party at valley retreat (9) TRAVERSED
2 Listless poem rewritten by Shelley at last (5)
3 Living with former spouse is uneasy for the auditor (9) EXISTENCE
4 Forces cat to jump on a wayward son (7)
5 Vain American, to a smaller extent consumes drug (7)
6 Essentially net tax workings takes rupee in addition (5) EXTRA
7 Hinted about man in daughter’s department taking bribe at the end (8) REMINDED
8 Noticed sailors leaving America (4)
14 Fascinated by gold worn by exotic babes with diamonds (8)
16 Engineer, at 10.10 took note: Electron velocity turns up unlimited... (9)
17 ...dropped to 500 sec in disarray and stopped (9)
19 Force took out from surface-to-air bomb of a country (7) AUSTRIA
20 To make sense by taking tips of Duckworth Lewis is boring (7)
22 Stop working on mail (4)
23 If only Ali left Thailand riot... (5)
25 ...faraway by different route (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Wrong time to leave setter eat outside road; natural surroundings results in fever (11) TEMPERATURE
9 State's / fund distributed around headquarters of Indian Navy //command (7) {AP}{PO(IN)T}
10 Selection of text remembered is extraordinary (7) EXTREME
11 Logotype different for loo outside country (5) EGYPT
12 Performance shifted to open-air (9) OPERATION
13 Second class rate in train... (5)
15 ...PSU's misinterpreted, reason given by Enforcement Directorate put on the back burner (9) (SUSP*)(END)(ED)
18 Hopeless meeting without Spain king's return (9)
21 Trends suggest matches exhibit bad end (5)
22 Bought a local tailless dog owned by clergyman (9)
24 Nobody gives money endlessly to follow natural order (2-3)
26 Say, banker when chasing dollars is graceful (7)
27 Left without son and survived (7)
28 Thailand managed errant Feds, contained mistake and relocated (11) TRANSFERRED

Down
1 Covered team leader's party at valley retreat (9) TRAVERSED
2 Listless poem rewritten by Shelley at last (5) MOPE* Y
3 Living with former spouse is uneasy for the auditor (9) EXISTENCE
4 Forces cat to jump on a wayward son (7) ACT* 1 ONS*
5 Vain American, to a smaller extent consumes drug (7)
6 Essentially net tax workings takes rupee in addition (5) EXTRA
7 Hinted about man in daughter’s department taking bribe at the end (8) REMINDED
8 Noticed sailors leaving America (4) SE[-am]EN
14 Fascinated by gold worn by exotic babes with diamonds (8)
16 Engineer, at 10.10 took note: Electron velocity turns up unlimited... (9)
17 ...dropped to 500 sec in disarray and stopped (9)
19 Force took out from surface-to-air bomb of a country (7) AUSTRIA
20 To make sense by taking tips of Duckworth Lewis is boring (7)
22 Stop working on mail (4)
23 If only Ali left Thailand riot... (5)
25 ...faraway by different route (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Wrong time to leave setter eat outside road; natural surroundings results in fever (11) TEMPERATURE
9 State's / fund distributed around headquarters of Indian Navy //command (7) {AP}{PO(IN)T}
10 Selection of text remembered is extraordinary (7) EXTREME
11 Logotype different for loo outside country (5) EGYPT
12 Performance shifted to open-air (9) OPERATION
13 Second class rate in train... (5)
15 ...PSU's misinterpreted, reason given by Enforcement Directorate put on the back burner (9) (SUSP*)(END)(ED)
18 Hopeless meeting without Spain king's return (9)
21 Trends suggest matches exhibit bad end (5)
22 Bought a local tailless dog owned by clergyman (9)
24 Nobody gives money endlessly to follow natural order (2-3)
26 Say, banker when chasing dollars is graceful (7)SLENDER
27 Left without son and survived (7)EXISTED
28 Thailand managed errant Feds, contained mistake and relocated (11) TRANSFERRED

Down
1 Covered team leader's party at valley retreat (9) TRAVERSED
2 Listless poem rewritten by Shelley at last (5) MOPE* Y
3 Living with former spouse is uneasy for the auditor (9) EXISTENCE
4 Forces cat to jump on a wayward son (7) ACT* 1 ONS*
5 Vain American, to a smaller extent consumes drug (7)
6 Essentially net tax workings takes rupee in addition (5) EXTRA
7 Hinted about man in daughter’s department taking bribe at the end (8) REMINDED
8 Noticed sailors leaving America (4) SE[-am]EN
14 Fascinated by gold worn by exotic babes with diamonds (8)
16 Engineer, at 10.10 took note: Electron velocity turns up unlimited... (9)
17 ...dropped to 500 sec in disarray and stopped (9)
19 Force took out from surface-to-air bomb of a country (7) AUSTRIA
20 To make sense by taking tips of Duckworth Lewis is boring (7)
22 Stop working on mail (4)POST
23 If only Ali left Thailand riot... (5)HADN'T
25 ...faraway by different route (5)OUTER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Am going on a 4-day tour!

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Wrong time to leave setter eat outside road; natural surroundings results in fever (11) TEMPERATURE
9 State's / fund distributed around headquarters of Indian Navy //command (7) {AP}{PO(IN)T}
10 Selection of text remembered is extraordinary (7) EXTREME
11 Logotype different for loo outside country (5) EGYPT
12 Performance shifted to open-air (9) OPERATION
13 Second class rate in train... (5)
15 ...PSU's misinterpreted, reason given by Enforcement Directorate put on the back burner (9) (SUSP*)(END)(ED)
18 Hopeless meeting without Spain king's return (9)
21 Trends suggest matches exhibit bad end (5)
22 Bought a local tailless dog owned by clergyman (9)
24 Nobody gives money endlessly to follow natural order (2-3)
26 Say, banker when chasing dollars is graceful (7)SLENDER
27 Left without son and survived (7)EXISTED
28 Thailand managed errant Feds, contained mistake and relocated (11) TRANSFERRED

Down
1 Covered team leader's party at valley retreat (9) TRAVERSED
2 Listless poem rewritten by Shelley at last (5) MOPE* Y
3 Living with former spouse is uneasy for the auditor (9) EXISTENCE
4 Forces cat to jump on a wayward son (7) ACT* 1 ONS*
5 Vain American, to a smaller extent consumes drug (7) USELESS
6 Essentially net tax workings takes rupee in addition (5) EXTRA
7 Hinted about man in daughter’s department taking bribe at the end (8) REMINDED
8 Noticed sailors leaving America (4) SE[-am]EN
14 Fascinated by gold worn by exotic babes with diamonds (8) ABSORBED
16 Engineer, at 10.10 took note: Electron velocity turns up unlimited... (9) EXTENSIVE
17 ...dropped to 500 sec in disarray and stopped (9) DESCENDED
19 Force took out from surface-to-air bomb of a country (7) AUSTRIA
20 To make sense by taking tips of Duckworth Lewis is boring (7) ENDLESS
22 Stop working on mail (4)POST
23 If only Ali left Thailand riot... (5)HADN'T
25 ...faraway by different route (5)OUTER

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Plant in gale shaken about (8)
5 Crown found in sea with relief brought back (6)
9 Mostly reliable sailor with yen to be alone (8)
10 Accurate child receives prize (4,2)
12 Varied music one’s playing, including Fitzgerald? (13) MISCELLANEOUS
14 In hearing, regretted being impertinent (4)
15 Structure highly indicative of the present time (5,5)
18 Son tormented an alarmed amphibian (10)
19 Wrong about good omen (4)
21 Nag crazy person to protect box tree (5,8) HORSE CHESTNUT
24 Second during final round in game (6)
25 Energy in call by hard member of tribe (8)
26 Porter for instance carrying on in language (6)
27 A little match in secret (8)

Down
1 Group of players following ace further (4)
2 Fifty in odd game getting frantic over large prize for winning (4,5)
3 Most recent U.S. city experiment (6)
4 Bishop in association with knight in longing for authority (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Exemption obtained by rascal with agreement (8)
7 Part of plot tidied up, the same as before (5)
8 Soup’s sources sound about right (10) MINESTRONE
11 Skip college, excited to get hold of new instrument (12) GLOCKENSPIEL
13 Artificial distortion of short alien in film (10)
16 Something worn and old in attic was thrown out (9)
17 Magnificent tune rising in force (8)
20 Conclusion not yet decided? No pressure (6)
22 Set compass and wander (5)
23 Tips from witch expertly creating watery liquid (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2845/article7309093.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Plant in gale shaken about (8)
5 Crown found in sea with relief brought back (6)
9 Mostly reliable sailor with yen to be alone (8)
10 Accurate child receives prize (4,2)
12 Varied music one’s playing, including Fitzgerald? (13) MISCELLANEOUS
14 In hearing, regretted being impertinent (4) RUDE
15 Structure highly indicative of the present time (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
18 Son tormented an alarmed amphibian (10) SALAMANDER
19 Wrong about good omen (4)
21 Nag crazy person to protect box tree (5,8) HORSE CHESTNUT
24 Second during final round in game (6)
25 Energy in call by hard member of tribe (8)
26 Porter for instance carrying on in language (6)
27 A little match in secret (8)

Down
1 Group of players following ace further (4)
2 Fifty in odd game getting frantic over large prize for winning (4,5)
3 Most recent U.S. city experiment (6) LATEST
4 Bishop in association with knight in longing for authority (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Exemption obtained by rascal with agreement (8)
7 Part of plot tidied up, the same as before (5)
8 Soup’s sources sound about right (10) MINESTRONE
11 Skip college, excited to get hold of new instrument (12) GLOCKENSPIEL
13 Artificial distortion of short alien in film (10)
16 Something worn and old in attic was thrown out (9) WAISTCOAT
17 Magnificent tune rising in force (8)
20 Conclusion not yet decided? No pressure (6)
22 Set compass and wander (5)
23 Tips from witch expertly creating watery liquid (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Plant in gale shaken about (8) ANGELICA
5 Crown found in sea with relief brought back (6) DIADEM
9 Mostly reliable sailor with yen to be alone (8) SOLITARY
10 Accurate child receives prize (4,2)
12 Varied music one’s playing, including Fitzgerald? (13) MISCELLANEOUS
14 In hearing, regretted being impertinent (4) RUDE
15 Structure highly indicative of the present time (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
18 Son tormented an alarmed amphibian (10)
19 Wrong about good omen (4)
21 Nag crazy person to protect box tree (5,8) HORSE CHESTNUT
24 Second during final round in game (6)
25 Energy in call by hard member of tribe (8)
26 Porter for instance carrying on in language (6)
27 A little match in secret (8)

Down
1 Group of players following ace further (4)
2 Fifty in odd game getting frantic over large prize for winning (4,5) GOLD MEDAL
3 Most recent U.S. city experiment (6) LATEST
4 Bishop in association with knight in longing for authority (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Exemption obtained by rascal with agreement (8)
7 Part of plot tidied up, the same as before (5)
8 Soup’s sources sound about right (10) MINESTRONE
11 Skip college, excited to get hold of new instrument (12) GLOCKENSPIEL
13 Artificial distortion of short alien in film (10)
16 Something worn and old in attic was thrown out (9) WAISTCOAT
17 Magnificent tune rising in force (8) IMPERIAL
20 Conclusion not yet decided? No pressure (6)
22 Set compass and wander (5)
23 Tips from witch expertly creating watery liquid (4)

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Across
1 Plant in gale shaken about (8) ANGELICA
5 Crown found in sea with relief brought back (6) DIADEM
9 Mostly reliable sailor with yen to be alone (8) SOLITARY
10 Accurate child receives prize (4,2)
12 Varied music one’s playing, including Fitzgerald? (13) MISCELLANEOUS
14 In hearing, regretted being impertinent (4) RUDE
15 Structure highly indicative of the present time (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
18 Son tormented an alarmed amphibian (10)
19 Wrong about good omen (4)
21 Nag crazy person to protect box tree (5,8) HORSE CHESTNUT
24 Second during final round in game (6)
25 Energy in call by hard member of tribe (8) VISITGOTH
26 Porter for instance carrying on in language (6) CREOLE
27 A little match in secret (8) SLIGHTLY

Down
1 Group of players following ace further (4)
2 Fifty in odd game getting frantic over large prize for winning (4,5) GOLD MEDAL
3 Most recent U.S. city experiment (6) LATEST
4 Bishop in association with knight in longing for authority (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Exemption obtained by rascal with agreement (8) IMPUNITY
7 Part of plot tidied up, the same as before (5)
8 Soup’s sources sound about right (10) MINESTRONE
11 Skip college, excited to get hold of new instrument (12) GLOCKENSPIEL
13 Artificial distortion of short alien in film (10) PROSTHETIC
16 Something worn and old in attic was thrown out (9) WAISTCOAT
17 Magnificent tune rising in force (8) IMPERIAL
20 Conclusion not yet decided? No pressure (6)
22 Set compass and wander (5)
23 Tips from witch expertly creating watery liquid (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Booklover's broken mobile almost accepted by Indian merchant as I entered (11) BIBLIOMANIA
9 Sample half of salads, appetizers, soup, starters and snacks (7) SAMOSAS
10 In theory, no new pacer sheds calories to gain power (2,5) ON PAPER
11 Beanpoles assemble, release plan to become fat (5) OBESE
12 In party, dinner service is displayed by Asian peninsula (9) INDOCHINA
13 Kangaroo stench in sleeping place (5)
15 Then, while going out, penny-farthing can be used to get an utensil (6,3)
18 Trappings at new casino has standard (9)
21 Join Steffi, say at the last court (5)
22 Beaten sides meet in dishonour (9)
24 Bolt's last run's around one minute, second best by the clock (5)
26 Touching a new man is tense at first... (7)
27 ...clean him heartlessly applying fresh soap and love (7)
28 Tie is the end result between two equals (11)

Down
1 Biopic shot around HSR Layout diocese (9)
2 2/3rd of Bombay has English dessert (5)
3 Police officer finds fleeing sniper lying around broken cot (9)
4 In India, fun is having a very loud dog (7)
5 No, Honda chief will be out by end of July, 12 PM. (7)
6 L&T Project’s revolutionary plastic jelly (5)
7 Ape has pulse (5-3)
8 Fertilizer from nuclear fission: NCL release (4)
14 At odds with uninitiated cop's positioning (8)
16 Refuse to accept overtime income for starters and bargain (9)
17 So, on tour I can be disgraceful (9)
19 Case of a woman with a primarily troubled man (7)
20 Downfall of Siemens engineer... (7)
22 ...affected understudy Sunder: Quit the job (4)
23 European vegetable (5)
25 Plant's plan placed by novice engineer (5)

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Across
1 Booklover's broken mobile almost accepted by Indian merchant as I entered (11) BIBLIOMANIA
9 Sample half of salads, appetizers, soup, starters and snacks (7) SAMOSAS
10 In theory, no new pacer sheds calories to gain power (2,5) ON PAPER
11 Beanpoles assemble, release plan to become fat (5) OBESE
12 In party, dinner service is displayed by Asian peninsula (9) INDOCHINA
13 Kangaroo stench in sleeping place (5)
15 Then, while going out, penny-farthing can be used to get an utensil (6,3) FRYING PAN*-then
18 Trappings at new casino has standard (9)
21 Join Steffi, say at the last court (5)
22 Beaten sides meet in dishonour (9)
24 Bolt's last run's around one minute, second best by the clock (5)
26 Touching a new man is tense at first... (7)
27 ...clean him heartlessly applying fresh soap and love (7)
28 Tie is the end result between two equals (11)

Down
1 Biopic shot around HSR Layout diocese (9) BI(SH)OP(R)IC
2 2/3rd of Bombay has English dessert (5)
3 Police officer finds fleeing sniper lying around broken cot (9) {INSPE(CTO*)R*}
4 In India, fun is having a very loud dog (7) (MASTI)(FF)
5 No, Honda chief will be out by end of July, 12 PM. (7) NO/ONDA/Y
6 L&T Project’s revolutionary plastic jelly (5)
7 Ape has pulse (5-3)
8 Fertilizer from nuclear fission: NCL release (4)
14 At odds with uninitiated cop's positioning (8)
16 Refuse to accept overtime income for starters and bargain (9)
17 So, on tour I can be disgraceful (9)
19 Case of a woman with a primarily troubled man (7)
20 Downfall of Siemens engineer... (7)
22 ...affected understudy Sunder: Quit the job (4)
23 European vegetable (5)
25 Plant's plan placed by novice engineer (5)

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Across
1 Booklover's broken mobile almost accepted by Indian merchant as I entered (11) BIBLIOMANIA
9 Sample half of salads, appetizers, soup, starters and snacks (7) SAMOSAS
10 In theory, no new pacer sheds calories to gain power (2,5) ON PAPER
11 Beanpoles assemble, release plan to become fat (5) OBESE
12 In party, dinner service is displayed by Asian peninsula (9) INDOCHINA
13 Kangaroo stench in sleeping place (5)
15 Then, while going out, penny-farthing can be used to get an utensil (6,3) FRYING PAN*-then
18 Trappings at new casino has standard (9) CAPARISON
21 Join Steffi, say at the last court (5) GRAFT
22 Beaten sides meet in dishonour (9)
24 Bolt's last run's around one minute, second best by the clock (5)
26 Touching a new man is tense at first... (7)
27 ...clean him heartlessly applying fresh soap and love (7) SHAMPOO
28 Tie is the end result between two equals (11)

Down
1 Biopic shot around HSR Layout diocese (9) BI(SH)OP(R)IC
2 2/3rd of Bombay has English dessert (5)
3 Police officer finds fleeing sniper lying around broken cot (9) {INSPE(CTO*)R*}
4 In India, fun is having a very loud dog (7) (MASTI)(FF)
5 No, Honda chief will be out by end of July, 12 PM. (7) NO/ONDA/Y
6 L&T Project’s revolutionary plastic jelly (5)
7 Ape has pulse (5-3)
8 Fertilizer from nuclear fission: NCL release (4)
14 At odds with uninitiated cop's positioning (8)
16 Refuse to accept overtime income for starters and bargain (9) NEGOTIATE
17 So, on tour I can be disgraceful (9) NOTORIOUS
19 Case of a woman with a primarily troubled man (7)
20 Downfall of Siemens engineer... (7)
22 ...affected understudy Sunder: Quit the job (4)
23 European vegetable (5)
25 Plant's plan placed by novice engineer (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Booklover's broken mobile almost accepted by Indian merchant as I entered (11) BIBLIOMANIA
9 Sample half of salads, appetizers, soup, starters and snacks (7) SAMOSAS
10 In theory, no new pacer sheds calories to gain power (2,5) ON PAPER
11 Beanpoles assemble, release plan to become fat (5) OBESE
12 In party, dinner service is displayed by Asian peninsula (9) INDOCHINA
13 Kangaroo stench in sleeping place (5) ROOST
15 Then, while going out, penny-farthing can be used to get an utensil (6,3) FRYING PAN*-then
18 Trappings at new casino has standard (9) CAPARISON
21 Join Steffi, say at the last court (5) GRAFT
22 Beaten sides meet in dishonour (9)
24 Bolt's last run's around one minute, second best by the clock (5)
26 Touching a new man is tense at first... (7)
27 ...clean him heartlessly applying fresh soap and love (7) SHAMPOO
28 Tie is the end result between two equals (11)

Down
1 Biopic shot around HSR Layout diocese (9) BI(SH)OP(R)IC
2 2/3rd of Bombay has English dessert (5) BOMBE
3 Police officer finds fleeing sniper lying around broken cot (9) {INSPE(CTO*)R*}
4 In India, fun is having a very loud dog (7) (MASTI)(FF)
5 No, Honda chief will be out by end of July, 12 PM. (7) NO/ONDA/Y
6 L&T Project’s revolutionary plastic jelly (5) ASPIC
7 Ape has pulse (5-3) SPLIT-PEA
8 Fertilizer from nuclear fission: NCL release (4) UREA
14 At odds with uninitiated cop's positioning (8)
16 Refuse to accept overtime income for starters and bargain (9) NEGOTIATE
17 So, on tour I can be disgraceful (9) NOTORIOUS
19 Case of a woman with a primarily troubled man (7)
20 Downfall of Siemens engineer... (7)
22 ...affected understudy Sunder: Quit the job (4)
23 European vegetable (5)
25 Plant's plan placed by novice engineer (5)

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Across
1 Booklover's broken mobile almost accepted by Indian merchant as I entered (11) BIBLIOMANIA
9 Sample half of salads, appetizers, soup, starters and snacks (7) SAMOSAS
10 In theory, no new pacer sheds calories to gain power (2,5) ON PAPER
11 Beanpoles assemble, release plan to become fat (5) OBESE
12 In party, dinner service is displayed by Asian peninsula (9) INDOCHINA
13 Kangaroo stench in sleeping place (5) ROOST
15 Then, while going out, penny-farthing can be used to get an utensil (6,3) FRYING PAN*-then
18 Trappings at new casino has standard (9) CAPARISON
21 Join Steffi, say at the last court (5) GRAFT
22 Beaten sides meet in dishonour (9) DISESTEEM
24 Bolt's last run's around one minute, second best by the clock (5) TIMER
26 Touching a new man is tense at first... (7) TANGENT
27 ...clean him heartlessly applying fresh soap and love (7) SHAMPOO
28 Tie is the end result between two equals (11)

Down
1 Biopic shot around HSR Layout diocese (9) BI(SH)OP(R)IC
2 2/3rd of Bombay has English dessert (5) BOMBE
3 Police officer finds fleeing sniper lying around broken cot (9) {INSPE(CTO*)R*}
4 In India, fun is having a very loud dog (7) (MASTI)(FF)
5 No, Honda chief will be out by end of July, 12 PM. (7) NO/ONDA/Y
6 L&T Project’s revolutionary plastic jelly (5) ASPIC
7 Ape has pulse (5-3) SPLIT-PEA
8 Fertilizer from nuclear fission: NCL release (4) UREA
14 At odds with uninitiated cop's positioning (8)
16 Refuse to accept overtime income for starters and bargain (9) NEGOTIATE
17 So, on tour I can be disgraceful (9) NOTORIOUS
19 Case of a woman with a primarily troubled man (7) SHEATHE
20 Downfall of Siemens engineer... (7) NEMESIS
22 ...affected understudy Sunder: Quit the job (4)
23 European vegetable (5)
25 Plant's plan placed by novice engineer (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Lofty mountain left to be eroded can end in a tragedy (4,3,6) HIGH AND MIGHTY
8 Scholar's theorem is lacking in nothing (4) PROF
9 Half of Trichy is cleared and then expanded into a ground (10)
10 2 pints of liquid and little Zinc constitute a clock component (6) QUARTZ
11 Superstitions about showers in southern France (8)
12 Fun cooking with Asian and European herb (9)
14 Commissions to figure out women being retired (4)
15 Craze to subside finally and disappear (4) FADE
16 Current situation regarding lost squad - "out at sea to bury dead trainee officer" (6,3)
20 Daily she protects people from harm (8)
21 Stream of Linux files begins to get corrupted (6) INFLUX
23 Truce with Aruba handled by administrative officer (10)
24 One mother is a leader (4)
25 Classes are fun when controlled with confidence (4-9)

DOWN
1 Women's formal dress is said to be furry (7)
2 His job features handling of errands (5)
3 General Tapioca's enemy's castle in Spain (7)
4 Duck entrees bundled, presented in say, a cookbook title "To Serve Man" (6,9)
5 Madrid car driver produced driving licence (2,4)
6 Farm machines that can knock one out (9)
7 Briefs that are extremely comfy and displaying boldness (1-6)
13 Offer a lower bid to mobilize sullen communist (9)
15 Issues of Lupus are cured (4-3)
17 Disaster game! (7)
18 Wail when union leaders carried student bereft of life (7)
19 Camel going through cold and uneven peaks buried in (6)
22 Sham in cafe ignored (5)

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[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
1 Lofty mountain left to be eroded can end in a tragedy (4,3,6)
8 Scholar's theorem is lacking in nothing (4)
9 Half of Trichy is cleared and then expanded into a ground (10)
10 2 points of liquid and little Zinc constitute a clock component (6)
11 Superstitions about showers in southern France (8)
12 Fun cooking with Asian and European herb (9)
14 Commissions to figure out women being retired (4)
15 Craze to subside finally and disappear (4)
16 Current situation regarding lost squad - "out at sea to bury dead trainee officer" (6,3)
20 Daily she protects people from harm (8)
21 Stream of Linux files begins to get corrupted (6) INFLUX*
23 Truce with Aruba handled by administrative officer (10)
24 One mother is a leader (4) (I)(MAM)
25 Classes are fun when controlled with confidence (4-9) SELF-ASSURANCE*

DOWN
1 Women's formal dress is said to be furry (7)
2 His job features handling of errands (5)
3 General Tapioca's enemy's castle in Spain (7)
4 Duck entrees bundled, presented in say, a cookbook title "To Serve Man" (6,9) DOUBLE-ENTENDRES*
5 Madrid car driver produced driving licence (2,4)
6 Farm machines that can knock one out (9)
7 Briefs that are extremely comfy and displaying boldness (1-6)
13 Offer a lower bid to mobilize sullen communist (9)
15 Issues of Lupus are cured (4-3)
17 Disaster game! (7)
18 Wail when union leaders carried student bereft of life (7)
19 Camel going through cold and uneven peaks buried in (6)
22 Sham in cafe ignored (5) FEIGN (T)

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ACROSS
1 Lofty mountain left to be eroded can end in a tragedy (4,3,6)
8 Scholar's theorem is lacking in nothing (4)
9 Half of Trichy is cleared and then expanded into a ground (10)
10 2 points of liquid and little Zinc constitute a clock component (6)
11 Superstitions about showers in southern France (8)
12 Fun cooking with Asian and European herb (9)
14 Commissions to figure out women being retired (4)
15 Craze to subside finally and disappear (4)
16 Current situation regarding lost squad - "out at sea to bury dead trainee officer" (6,3) STATUS QUO
20 Daily she protects people from harm (8)
21 Stream of Linux files begins to get corrupted (6) INFLUX*
23 Truce with Aruba handled by administrative officer (10) BUREAUCRAT
24 One mother is a leader (4) (I)(MAM)
25 Classes are fun when controlled with confidence (4-9) SELF-ASSURANCE*

DOWN
1 Women's formal dress is said to be furry (7) HIRSUTE
2 His job features handling of errands (5)
3 General Tapioca's enemy's castle in Spain (7)
4 Duck entrees bundled, presented in say, a cookbook title "To Serve Man" (6,9) DOUBLE-ENTENDRES*
5 Madrid car driver produced driving licence (2,4) ID CARD
6 Farm machines that can knock one out (9)
7 Briefs that are extremely comfy and displaying boldness (1-6)
13 Offer a lower bid to mobilize sullen communist (9) UNDERSELL
15 Issues of Lupus are cured (4-3)
17 Disaster game! (7)
18 Wail when union leaders carried student bereft of life (7)
19 Camel going through cold and uneven peaks buried in (6)
22 Sham in cafe ignored (5) FEIGN (T)

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[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Lofty mountain left to be eroded can end in a tragedy (4,3,6) HIGH AND MIGHTY
8 Scholar's theorem is lacking in nothing (4) PROF
9 Half of Trichy is cleared and then expanded into a ground (10)
10 2 points of liquid and little Zinc constitute a clock component (6) QUARTZ
11 Superstitions about showers in southern France (8) LORRAINE
12 Fun cooking with Asian and European herb (9) FENUGREEK
14 Commissions to figure out women being retired (4)
15 Craze to subside finally and disappear (4) FADE
16 Current situation regarding lost squad - "out at sea to bury dead trainee officer" (6,3) STATUS QUO
20 Daily she protects people from harm (8) GUARDIAN
21 Stream of Linux files begins to get corrupted (6) INFLUX*
23 Truce with Aruba handled by administrative officer (10) BUREAUCRAT
24 One mother is a leader (4) (I)(MAM)
25 Classes are fun when controlled with confidence (4-9) SELF-ASSURANCE*

DOWN
1 Women's formal dress is said to be furry (7) HIRSUTE
2 His job features handling of errands (5)
3 General Tapioca's enemy's castle in Spain (7) ALCAZAR
4 Duck entrees bundled, presented in say, a cookbook title "To Serve Man" (6,9) DOUBLE-ENTENDRES*
5 Madrid car driver produced driving licence (2,4) ID CARD
6 Farm machines that can knock one out (9) HAYMAKERS
7 Briefs that are extremely comfy and displaying boldness (1-6)
13 Offer a lower bid to mobilize sullen communist (9) UNDERSELL
15 Issues of Lupus are cured (4-3)
17 Disaster game! (7)
18 Wail when union leaders carried student bereft of life (7)
19 Camel going through cold and uneven peaks buried in (6)
22 Sham in cafe ignored (5) FEIGN (T)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Uninitiated rider follows horse's lead in sport (6)
4 Associate from Prime Minister's office about to be mobbed by party workers (8)
10 Decompose Lead-free smoke (7)
11 Draw lots of drawings (7)
12 Army officer's negligence leads to breakdown (8)
13 Queen's call is mistaken (6)
15 Swimmer to escape score of zero (4)
17 Audiotaping jingle with electronic cable (9)
20 Circular patterns for cooking Dokla in vessels (5,4)
21 He basically inherits on ancestor's end (4)
24 Individual takes training in public (6)
25 Operator resulting in value-addition (4,4)
28 Endlessly large ice formation (7)
29 Fantasize about silver buried in one mine (7)
30 Green revolution that is beginning to strengthen sources of power (8)
31 Happy reporter's dead (6)

Down
1 India’s top investigators entering location of murder (8)
2 Hard clue set to trap solver ultimately (5)
3 Make oneself beloved with close attention (6)
5 Chance of defeat demotivates spineless leaders (4)
6 Project on hollow rocket accepted by arrogant engineer (8)
7 Love affair beginning to destroy marriage (9)
8 Flag hoisted bearing emblem (6)
9 Goal inside soccer ground leading to increase in volume (9)
14 Remembrance for slain goat arranged (9)
16 Operations head and retiring agent had to work together (9)
18 Moving stealthily, king enters, brooding (8)
19 One weird variety of plant (8)
22 Stare, girl! Stare through girl! (6)
23 Attack beast to cause pain (6)
26 Setter's spot occupied by one fool (5)
27 Correct time to lament (4)

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Across
1 Uninitiated rider follows horse's lead in sport (6)
4 Associate from Prime Minister's office about to be mobbed by party workers (8)
10 Decompose Lead-free smoke (7)
11 Draw lots of drawings (7)
12 Army officer's negligence leads to breakdown (8) COLLAPSE
13 Queen's call is mistaken (6) ERRING
15 Swimmer to escape score of zero (4)
17 Audiotaping jingle with electronic cable (9)
20 Circular patterns for cooking Dokla in vessels (5,4)
21 He basically inherits on ancestor's end (4)
24 Individual takes training in public (6)
25 Operator resulting in value-addition (4,4)
28 Endlessly large ice formation (7)
29 Fantasize about silver buried in one mine (7)
30 Green revolution that is beginning to strengthen sources of power (8)
31 Happy reporter's dead (6)

Down
1 India’s top investigators entering location of murder (8)
2 Hard clue set to trap solver ultimately (5)
3 Make oneself beloved with close attention (6) ENDEAR
5 Chance of defeat demotivates spineless leaders (4)
6 Project on hollow rocket accepted by arrogant engineer (8)
7 Love affair beginning to destroy marriage (9)
8 Flag hoisted bearing emblem (6) ENSIGN
9 Goal inside soccer ground leading to increase in volume (9) CRESCENDO
14 Remembrance for slain goat arranged (9)
16 Operations head and retiring agent had to work together (9)
18 Moving stealthily, king enters, brooding (8)
19 One weird variety of plant (8)
22 Stare, girl! Stare through girl! (6)
23 Attack beast to cause pain (6)
26 Setter's spot occupied by one fool (5)
27 Correct time to lament (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Uninitiated rider follows horse's lead in sport (6)
4 Associate from Prime Minister's office about to be mobbed by party workers (8)
10 Decompose Lead-free smoke (7)
11 Draw lots of drawings (7)
12 Army officer's negligence leads to breakdown (8) COLLAPSE
13 Queen's call is mistaken (6) ERRING
15 Swimmer to escape score of zero (4)
17 Audiotaping jingle with electronic cable (9)
20 Circular patterns for cooking Dokla in vessels (5,4)
21 He basically inherits on ancestor's end (4)
24 Individual takes training in public (6)
25 Operator resulting in value-addition (4,4)
28 Endlessly large ice formation (7)
29 Fantasize about silver buried in one mine (7)
30 Green revolution that is beginning to strengthen sources of power (8)
31 Happy reporter's dead (6)

Down
1 India’s top investigators entering location of murder (8)
2 Hard clue set to trap solver ultimately (5)
3 Make oneself beloved with close attention (6) ENDEAR
5 Chance of defeat demotivates spineless leaders (4)
6 Project on hollow rocket accepted by arrogant engineer (8) PROTRUDE
7 Love affair beginning to destroy marriage (9) DALLIANCE
8 Flag hoisted bearing emblem (6) ENSIGN
9 Goal inside soccer ground leading to increase in volume (9) CRESCENDO
14 Remembrance for slain goat arranged (9) NOSTALGIA
16 Operations head and retiring agent had to work together (9) COOPERATE
18 Moving stealthily, king enters, brooding (8) SKULKING
19 One weird variety of plant (8)
22 Stare, girl! Stare through girl! (6)
23 Attack beast to cause pain (6)
26 Setter's spot occupied by one fool (5)
27 Correct time to lament (4)

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Across
1 Uninitiated rider follows horse's lead in sport (6) (H)([-j]OCKEY)
4 Associate from Prime Minister's office about to be mobbed by party workers (8)
10 Decompose Lead-free smoke (7) [-s]MOULDER
11 Draw lots of drawings (7)
12 Army officer's negligence leads to breakdown (8) COLLAPSE
13 Queen's call is mistaken (6) ERRING
15 Swimmer to escape score of zero (4)
17 Audiotaping jingle with electronic cable (9)
20 Circular patterns for cooking Dokla in vessels (5,4) PO(LKA DO*)TS
21 He basically inherits on ancestor's end (4)
24 Individual takes training in public (6)
25 Operator resulting in value-addition (4,4)
28 Endlessly large ice formation (7)
29 Fantasize about silver buried in one mine (7)
30 Green revolution that is beginning to strengthen sources of power (8)
31 Happy reporter's dead (6)

Down
1 India’s top investigators entering location of murder (8) HOM(I)(CID)E
2 Hard clue set to trap solver ultimately (5) C(R)UEL*
3 Make oneself beloved with close attention (6) ENDEAR
5 Chance of defeat demotivates spineless leaders (4)
6 Project on hollow rocket accepted by arrogant engineer (8) PROTRUDE
7 Love affair beginning to destroy marriage (9) DALLIANCE
8 Flag hoisted bearing emblem (6) ENSIGN
9 Goal inside soccer ground leading to increase in volume (9) CRESCENDO
14 Remembrance for slain goat arranged (9) NOSTALGIA
16 Operations head and retiring agent had to work together (9) COOPERATE
18 Moving stealthily, king enters, brooding (8) SKULKING
19 One weird variety of plant (8)
22 Stare, girl! Stare through girl! (6)
23 Attack beast to cause pain (6)
26 Setter's spot occupied by one fool (5)
27 Correct time to lament (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Uninitiated rider follows horse's lead in sport (6) (H)([-j]OCKEY)
4 Associate from Prime Minister's office about to be mobbed by party workers (8)
10 Decompose Lead-free smoke (7) [-s]MOULDER
11 Draw lots of drawings (7)
12 Army officer's negligence leads to breakdown (8) COLLAPSE
13 Queen's call is mistaken (6) ERRING
15 Swimmer to escape score of zero (4)
17 Audiotaping jingle with electronic cable (9)RECORDING
20 Circular patterns for cooking Dokla in vessels (5,4) PO(LKA DO*)TS
21 He basically inherits on ancestor's end (4)
24 Individual takes training in public (6)
25 Operator resulting in value-addition (4,4) PLUS SIGN
28 Endlessly large ice formation (7)
29 Fantasize about silver buried in one mine (7) IMAGINE
30 Green revolution that is beginning to strengthen sources of power (8) ENERGIES
31 Happy reporter's dead (6) ELATED

Down
1 India’s top investigators entering location of murder (8) HOM(I)(CID)E
2 Hard clue set to trap solver ultimately (5) C(R)UEL*
3 Make oneself beloved with close attention (6) ENDEAR
5 Chance of defeat demotivates spineless leaders (4)
6 Project on hollow rocket accepted by arrogant engineer (8) PROTRUDE
7 Love affair beginning to destroy marriage (9) DALLIANCE
8 Flag hoisted bearing emblem (6) ENSIGN
9 Goal inside soccer ground leading to increase in volume (9) CRESCENDO
14 Remembrance for slain goat arranged (9) NOSTALGIA
16 Operations head and retiring agent had to work together (9) COOPERATE
18 Moving stealthily, king enters, brooding (8) SKULKING
19 One weird variety of plant (8)
22 Stare, girl! Stare through girl! (6)
23 Attack beast to cause pain (6)
26 Setter's spot occupied by one fool (5)
27 Correct time to lament (4)

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Across
1 Uninitiated rider follows horse's lead in sport (6) (H)([-j]OCKEY)
4 Associate from Prime Minister's office about to be mobbed by party workers (8)
10 Decompose Lead-free smoke (7) [-s]MOULDER
11 Draw lots of drawings (7)
12 Army officer's negligence leads to breakdown (8) COLLAPSE
13 Queen's call is mistaken (6) ERRING
15 Swimmer to escape score of zero (4)
17 Audiotaping jingle with electronic cable (9)RECORDING
20 Circular patterns for cooking Dokla in vessels (5,4) PO(LKA DO*)TS
21 He basically inherits on ancestor's end (4)
24 Individual takes training in public (6)
25 Operator resulting in value-addition (4,4) PLUS SIGN
28 Endlessly large ice formation (7) GLACIER
29 Fantasize about silver buried in one mine (7) IMAGINE
30 Green revolution that is beginning to strengthen sources of power (8) ENERGIES
31 Happy reporter's dead (6) ELATED

Down
1 India’s top investigators entering location of murder (8) HOM(I)(CID)E
2 Hard clue set to trap solver ultimately (5) C(R)UEL*
3 Make oneself beloved with close attention (6) ENDEAR
5 Chance of defeat demotivates spineless leaders (4) ODDS
6 Project on hollow rocket accepted by arrogant engineer (8) PROTRUDE
7 Love affair beginning to destroy marriage (9) DALLIANCE
8 Flag hoisted bearing emblem (6) ENSIGN
9 Goal inside soccer ground leading to increase in volume (9) CRESCENDO
14 Remembrance for slain goat arranged (9) NOSTALGIA
16 Operations head and retiring agent had to work together (9) COOPERATE
18 Moving stealthily, king enters, brooding (8) SKULKING
19 One weird variety of plant (8) IRONWEED
22 Stare, girl! Stare through girl! (6) GOGGLE
23 Attack beast to cause pain (6)
26 Setter's spot occupied by one fool (5)
27 Correct time to lament (4) TRUE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Fifty-one beers laid out for free (11)
9 Gone Girl in German (7)
10 Hounds with a deep voice guarding place (7)
11 Right to wear cap in outing (4)
12 Knitted a little hem continuously (3,3,4)
13 Out of nine, note the odd man out (3,2,3)
16 Get old books for salesman (5)
17 Offer to sell duck in apartment (5)
19 Parts of steel men forged (8)
21 Follow them in a luxurious car around East Course (4,6)
23 Pound initially spent to see race (4)
26 Language and some grammar at Highbrow (7)
27 Impressed by flight endlessly (7)
28 Amateurs talented? It's unusual (11)
Down
1 Deadline for student finishing off exam in IIT (5)
2 Bachelor lad has it kept back for support (7)
3 Clear out of area with loot (4)
4 Allowed girl in field to meet lover at the entrance (5)
5 This drug substitutes brown, cocaine and ecstasy (9)
6 Reckless, like some spouses on television (9)
7 Choose month around Eid (6)
8 Side view (6)
14 Early to gather round a bar daughter suggested (9)
15 Dull routine made exciting on entering a little tunnel's brook (9)
17 Places to discuss documents for university to go through (6)
18 Carry one litre with hesitation into very large tankers (6)
20 Heading off to play favourite instrument (7)
22 Composer's last parting record (5)
24 Man has to show ID to see secret places (5)
25 Brought up a little information (4)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11307/article6842327.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Fifty-one beers laid out for free (11) LIBERALISED*
9 Gone Girl in German (7)
10 Hounds with a deep voice guarding place (7)
11 Right to wear cap in outing (4)
12 Knitted a little hem continuously (3,3,4)
13 Out of nine, note the odd man out (3,2,3) ONE IN TEN*
16 Get old books for salesman (5)
17 Offer to sell duck in apartment (5)
19 Parts of steel men forged (8)
21 Follow them in a luxurious car around East Course (4,6)
23 Pound initially spent to see race (4)
26 Language and some grammar at Highbrow (7)
27 Impressed by flight endlessly (7)
28 Amateurs talented? It's unusual (11) DILETTANTES*
Down
1 Deadline for student finishing off exam in IIT (5) L/I(M)IT
2 Bachelor lad has it kept back for support (7) {BA}{S(TI<=)ON}
3 Clear out of area with loot (4)
4 Allowed girl in field to meet lover at the entrance (5)
5 This drug substitutes brown, cocaine and ecstasy (9)
6 Reckless, like some spouses on television (9)
7 Choose month around Eid (6)
8 Side view (6)
14 Early to gather round a bar daughter suggested (9)
15 Dull routine made exciting on entering a little tunnel's brook (9)
17 Places to discuss documents for university to go through (6)
18 Carry one litre with hesitation into very large tankers (6)
20 Heading off to play favourite instrument (7)
22 Composer's last parting record (5)
24 Man has to show ID to see secret places (5)
25 Brought up a little information (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Fifty-one beers laid out for free (11) LIBERALISED*
9 Gone Girl in German (7) MISSING
10 Hounds with a deep voice guarding place (7)
11 Right to wear cap in outing (4) TRIP
12 Knitted a little hem continuously (3,3,4) ALL THE TIME
13 Out of nine, note the odd man out (3,2,3) ONE IN TEN*
16 Get old books for salesman (5)
17 Offer to sell duck in apartment (5)
19 Parts of steel men forged (8)
21 Follow them in a luxurious car around East Course (4,6)
23 Pound initially spent to see race (4)
26 Language and some grammar at Highbrow (7)
27 Impressed by flight endlessly (7)
28 Amateurs talented? It's unusual (11) DILETTANTES*
Down
1 Deadline for student finishing off exam in IIT (5) L/I(M)IT
2 Bachelor lad has it kept back for support (7) {BA}{S(TI<=)ON}
3 Clear out of area with loot (4)
4 Allowed girl in field to meet lover at the entrance (5) LEGAL
5 This drug substitutes brown, cocaine and ecstasy (9)
6 Reckless, like some spouses on television (9)
7 Choose month around Eid (6)
8 Side view (6)
14 Early to gather round a bar daughter suggested (9)
15 Dull routine made exciting on entering a little tunnel's brook (9) TREADMILL
17 Places to discuss documents for university to go through (6)
18 Carry one litre with hesitation into very large tankers (6)
20 Heading off to play favourite instrument (7)
22 Composer's last parting record (5)
24 Man has to show ID to see secret places (5)
25 Brought up a little information (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Fifty-one beers laid out for free (11) LIBERALISED*
9 Gone Girl in German (7) MISSING
10 Hounds with a deep voice guarding place (7) BASSETS
11 Right to wear cap in outing (4) TRIP
12 Knitted a little hem continuously (3,3,4) ALL THE TIME
13 Out of nine, note the odd man out (3,2,3) ONE IN TEN*
16 Get old books for salesman (5) AGENT
17 Offer to sell duck in apartment (5) FLOAT
19 Parts of steel men forged (8) ELEMENTS
21 Follow them in a luxurious car around East Course (4,6) ROLE MODELS
23 Pound initially spent to see race (4)
26 Language and some grammar at Highbrow (7)
27 Impressed by flight endlessly (7)
28 Amateurs talented? It's unusual (11) DILETTANTES*

Down
1 Deadline for student finishing off exam in IIT (5) L/I(M)IT
2 Bachelor lad has it kept back for support (7) {BA}{S(TI<=)ON}
3 Clear out of area with loot (4)
4 Allowed girl in field to meet lover at the entrance (5) LEGAL
5 This drug substitutes brown, cocaine and ecstasy (9)
6 Reckless, like some spouses on television (9)
7 Choose month around Eid (6)
8 Side view (6)
14 Early to gather round a bar daughter suggested (9)
15 Dull routine made exciting on entering a little tunnel's brook (9) TREADMILL
17 Places to discuss documents for university to go through (6)
18 Carry one litre with hesitation into very large tankers (6)
20 Heading off to play favourite instrument (7)
22 Composer's last parting record (5)
24 Man has to show ID to see secret places (5)
25 Brought up a little information (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Fifty-one beers laid out for free (11) LIBERALISED*
9 Gone Girl in German (7) MISSING
10 Hounds with a deep voice guarding place (7) BASSETS
11 Right to wear cap in outing (4) TRIP
12 Knitted a little hem continuously (3,3,4) ALL THE TIME
13 Out of nine, note the odd man out (3,2,3) ONE IN TEN*
16 Get old books for salesman (5) AGENT
17 Offer to sell duck in apartment (5) FLOAT
19 Parts of steel men forged (8) ELEMENTS
21 Follow them in a luxurious car around East Course (4,6) ROLE MODELS
23 Pound initially spent to see race (4)
26 Language and some grammar at Highbrow (7) MARATHI
27 Impressed by flight endlessly (7)
28 Amateurs talented? It's unusual (11) DILETTANTES*

Down
1 Deadline for student finishing off exam in IIT (5) L/I(M)IT
2 Bachelor lad has it kept back for support (7) {BA}{S(TI<=)ON}
3 Clear out of area with loot (4)
4 Allowed girl in field to meet lover at the entrance (5) LEGAL
5 This drug substitutes brown, cocaine and ecstasy (9)
6 Reckless, like some spouses on television (9)
7 Choose month around Eid (6)
8 Side view (6)
14 Early to gather round a bar daughter suggested (9) INTIMATED
15 Dull routine made exciting on entering a little tunnel's brook (9) TREADMILL
17 Places to discuss documents for university to go through (6) FORUMS
18 Carry one litre with hesitation into very large tankers (6) OILERS
20 Heading off to play favourite instrument (7) TRUMPET
22 Composer's last parting record (5)
24 Man has to show ID to see secret places (5)
25 Brought up a little information (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Fifty-one beers laid out for free (11) LIBERALISED*
9 Gone Girl in German (7) MISSING
10 Hounds with a deep voice guarding place (7) BASSETS
11 Right to wear cap in outing (4) TRIP
12 Knitted a little hem continuously (3,3,4) ALL THE TIME
13 Out of nine, note the odd man out (3,2,3) ONE IN TEN*
16 Get old books for salesman (5) AGENT
17 Offer to sell duck in apartment (5) FLOAT
19 Parts of steel men forged (8) ELEMENTS
21 Follow them in a luxurious car around East Course (4,6) ROLE MODELS
23 Pound initially spent to see race (4)
26 Language and some grammar at Highbrow (7) MARATHI
27 Impressed by flight endlessly (7)
28 Amateurs talented? It's unusual (11) DILETTANTES*

Down
1 Deadline for student finishing off exam in IIT (5) L/I(M)IT
2 Bachelor lad has it kept back for support (7) {BA}{S(TI<=)ON}
3 Clear out of area with loot (4)
4 Allowed girl in field to meet lover at the entrance (5) LEGAL
5 This drug substitutes brown, cocaine and ecstasy (9)
6 Reckless, like some spouses on television (9) DESPERATE
7 Choose month around Eid (6) DECIDE
8 Side view (6) ASPECT
14 Early to gather round a bar daughter suggested (9) INTIMATED
15 Dull routine made exciting on entering a little tunnel's brook (9) TREADMILL
17 Places to discuss documents for university to go through (6) FORUMS
18 Carry one litre with hesitation into very large tankers (6) OILERS
20 Heading off to play favourite instrument (7) TRUMPET
22 Composer's last parting record (5)
24 Man has to show ID to see secret places (5) HIDES
25 Brought up a little information (4) DATA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fifty-one beers laid out for free (11) LIBERALISED*
9 Gone Girl in German (7) MISSING
10 Hounds with a deep voice guarding place (7) BASSETS
11 Right to wear cap in outing (4) TRIP
12 Knitted a little hem continuously (3,3,4) ALL THE TIME
13 Out of nine, note the odd man out (3,2,3) ONE IN TEN*
16 Get old books for salesman (5) AGENT
17 Offer to sell duck in apartment (5) FLOAT
19 Parts of steel men forged (8) ELEMENTS
21 Follow them in a luxurious car around East Course (4,6) ROLE MODELS
23 Pound initially spent to see race (4)RUSH
26 Language and some grammar at Highbrow (7) MARATHI
27 Impressed by flight endlessly (7)STAMPED
28 Amateurs talented? It's unusual (11) DILETTANTES*

Down
1 Deadline for student finishing off exam in IIT (5) L/I(M)IT
2 Bachelor lad has it kept back for support (7) {BA}{S(TI<=)ON}
3 Clear out of area with loot (4)RAID
4 Allowed girl in field to meet lover at the entrance (5) LEGAL
5 This drug substitutes brown, cocaine and ecstasy (9)SUBSTANCE
6 Reckless, like some spouses on television (9) DESPERATE
7 Choose month around Eid (6) DECIDE
8 Side view (6) ASPECT
14 Early to gather round a bar daughter suggested (9) INTIMATED
15 Dull routine made exciting on entering a little tunnel's brook (9) TREADMILL
17 Places to discuss documents for university to go through (6) FORUMS
18 Carry one litre with hesitation into very large tankers (6) OILERS
20 Heading off to play favourite instrument (7) TRUMPET
22 Composer's last parting record (5)LISZT
24 Man has to show ID to see secret places (5) HIDES
25 Brought up a little information (4) DATA

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Violently lunge at food (starter) and swallow up (6)
5 Come back and harvest fruit (8)
9 “Everyone, get out of coach — last stop” (8)
10 The first believer in god (6)
11 One from Mumbai, or Jamaica, perhaps (4,6)
12 Lower part of the leg (4)
13 Old fashioned belts worn by Omanis originally are extremely outdated (8)
16 In retreat, one repents (6)
17 Abode renovated to include grand wine cellar (6)
19 Finish second (of eleven) in contest (8)
21 They espy, essentially (4)
22 These intimidating figures on the field stir up soccer wars (10)
25 Second-grade villain’s marked accent (6)
26 Profit-making company admitted to questionable income (8)
27 Clean and sober beginning, without drugs (8)
28 Solution wears off bit of Nickel placed inside (6)

Down
2 Relative’s centrepiece’s fancy sceptre is missing! (5)
3 Man embraced by a French stranger is not satisfied (5)
4 Groom-to-be has no money (7)
5 Agitated and always upset about IT’s rise (7)
6 Feeler of an insect has sensation problem, so it’s operated upon and removed (7) ANTENNA
7 Academic institution’s president’s great, I hear (9) PRESCHOOL
8 A bishop loves playing by the (holy) book ... he forgives sinners (9) ABSOLVENT
14 Snare made from black tool, essentially, with rotating part (9) BOOBYTRAP
15 Govt. hires organisation for administration (9) OVERSIGHT
18 Frugal eater surprised us — got stuffed! (7)
19 Exotic scarlet wines (7)
20 My abnormal uterine mass in retrospect’s a malignant tumour (7)
23 Stir trouble over nothing, causing commotions! (5)
24 Colour mixed with a bit of ecru (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11151/article6263745.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Violently lunge at food (starter) and swallow up (6) ENGULF
5 Come back and harvest fruit (8) REAPPEAR
9 “Everyone, get out of coach — last stop” (8) TERMINUS
10 The first believer in god (6) THEIST
11 One from Mumbai, or Jamaica, perhaps (4,6) WEST INDIAN
12 Lower part of the leg (4)
13 Old fashioned belts worn by Omanis originally are extremely outdated (8)
16 In retreat, one repents (6)
17 Abode renovated to include grand wine cellar (6)
19 Finish second (of eleven) in contest (8)
21 They espy, essentially (4)
22 These intimidating figures on the field stir up soccer wars (10)
25 Second-grade villain’s marked accent (6)
26 Profit-making company admitted to questionable income (8)
27 Clean and sober beginning, without drugs (8)
28 Solution wears off bit of Nickel placed inside (6)

Down
2 Relative’s centrepiece’s fancy sceptre is missing! (5)
3 Man embraced by a French stranger is not satisfied (5)
4 Groom-to-be has no money (7)
5 Agitated and always upset about IT’s rise (7)
6 Feeler of an insect has sensation problem, so it’s operated upon and removed (7) ANTENNA
7 Academic institution’s president’s great, I hear (9) PRESCHOOL
8 A bishop loves playing by the (holy) book ... he forgives sinners (9) ABSOLVENT
14 Snare made from black tool, essentially, with rotating part (9) BOOBYTRAP
15 Govt. hires organisation for administration (9) OVERSIGHT
18 Frugal eater surprised us — got stuffed! (7)
19 Exotic scarlet wines (7)
20 My abnormal uterine mass in retrospect’s a malignant tumour (7)
23 Stir trouble over nothing, causing commotions! (5)
24 Colour mixed with a bit of ecru (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Violently lunge at food (starter) and swallow up (6) ENGULF
5 Come back and harvest fruit (8) REAPPEAR
9 “Everyone, get out of coach — last stop” (8) TERMINUS
10 The first believer in god (6) THEIST
11 One from Mumbai, or Jamaica, perhaps (4,6) WEST INDIAN
12 Lower part of the leg (4)
13 Old fashioned belts worn by Omanis originally are extremely outdated (8) OBSOLETE
16 In retreat, one repents (6)
17 Abode renovated to include grand wine cellar (6) BODEGA
19 Finish second (of eleven) in contest (8)
21 They espy, essentially (4)
22 These intimidating figures on the field stir up soccer wars (10)
25 Second-grade villain’s marked accent (6)
26 Profit-making company admitted to questionable income (8) ECONOMIC
27 Clean and sober beginning, without drugs (8) SPOTLESS
28 Solution wears off bit of Nickel placed inside (6) ANSWER

Down
2 Relative’s centrepiece’s fancy sceptre is missing! (5)
3 Man embraced by a French stranger is not satisfied (5)
4 Groom-to-be has no money (7)
5 Agitated and always upset about IT’s rise (7)
6 Feeler of an insect has sensation problem, so it’s operated upon and removed (7) ANTENNA
7 Academic institution’s president’s great, I hear (9) PRESCHOOL
8 A bishop loves playing by the (holy) book ... he forgives sinners (9) ABSOLVENT
14 Snare made from black tool, essentially, with rotating part (9) BOOBYTRAP
15 Govt. hires organisation for administration (9) OVERSIGHT
18 Frugal eater surprised us — got stuffed! (7)
19 Exotic scarlet wines (7)
20 My abnormal uterine mass in retrospect’s a malignant tumour (7)
23 Stir trouble over nothing, causing commotions! (5)
24 Colour mixed with a bit of ecru (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Violently lunge at food (starter) and swallow up (6) ENGULF
5 Come back and harvest fruit (8) REAPPEAR
9 “Everyone, get out of coach — last stop” (8) TERMINUS
10 The first believer in god (6) THEIST
11 One from Mumbai, or Jamaica, perhaps (4,6) WEST INDIAN
12 Lower part of the leg (4)
13 Old fashioned belts worn by Omanis originally are extremely outdated (8) OBSOLETE
16 In retreat, one repents (6)
17 Abode renovated to include grand wine cellar (6) BODEGA
19 Finish second (of eleven) in contest (8)
21 They espy, essentially (4)
22 These intimidating figures on the field stir up soccer wars (10)
25 Second-grade villain’s marked accent (6)
26 Profit-making company admitted to questionable income (8) ECONOMIC
27 Clean and sober beginning, without drugs (8) SPOTLESS
28 Solution wears off bit of Nickel placed inside (6) ANSWER

Down
2 Relative’s centrepiece’s fancy sceptre is missing! (5)
3 Man embraced by a French stranger is not satisfied (5)
4 Groom-to-be has no money (7) FINANCE
5 Agitated and always upset about IT’s rise (7) RESTIVE
6 Feeler of an insect has sensation problem, so it’s operated upon and removed (7) ANTENNA
7 Academic institution’s president’s great, I hear (9) PRESCHOOL
8 A bishop loves playing by the (holy) book ... he forgives sinners (9) ABSOLVENT
14 Snare made from black tool, essentially, with rotating part (9) BOOBYTRAP
15 Govt. hires organisation for administration (9) OVERSIGHT
18 Frugal eater surprised us — got stuffed! (7)
19 Exotic scarlet wines (7) CLARETS
20 My abnormal uterine mass in retrospect’s a malignant tumour (7)
23 Stir trouble over nothing, causing commotions! (5) RIOTS
24 Colour mixed with a bit of ecru (5) WHITE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Violently lunge at food (starter) and swallow up (6) ENGULF
5 Come back and harvest fruit (8) REAPPEAR
9 “Everyone, get out of coach — last stop” (8) TERMINUS
10 The first believer in god (6) THEIST
11 One from Mumbai, or Jamaica, perhaps (4,6) WEST INDIAN
12 Lower part of the leg (4)CALF
13 Old fashioned belts worn by Omanis originally are extremely outdated (8) OBSOLETE
16 In retreat, one repents (6)ATONER
17 Abode renovated to include grand wine cellar (6) BODEGA
19 Finish second (of eleven) in contest (8)COMPLETE
21 They espy, essentially (4)EYES
22 These intimidating figures on the field stir up soccer wars (10)SCARECROWS
25 Second-grade villain’s marked accent (6)BROGUE
26 Profit-making company admitted to questionable income (8) ECONOMIC
27 Clean and sober beginning, without drugs (8) SPOTLESS
28 Solution wears off bit of Nickel placed inside (6) ANSWER

Down
2 Relative’s centrepiece’s fancy sceptre is missing! (5)NIECE
3 Man embraced by a French stranger is not satisfied (5)UNMET
4 Groom-to-be has no money (7) FINANCE
5 Agitated and always upset about IT’s rise (7) RESTIVE
6 Feeler of an insect has sensation problem, so it’s operated upon and removed (7) ANTENNA
7 Academic institution’s president’s great, I hear (9) PRESCHOOL
8 A bishop loves playing by the (holy) book ... he forgives sinners (9) ABSOLVENT
14 Snare made from black tool, essentially, with rotating part (9) BOOBYTRAP
15 Govt. hires organisation for administration (9) OVERSIGHT
18 Frugal eater surprised us — got stuffed! (7)AUSTERE
19 Exotic scarlet wines (7) CLARETS
20 My abnormal uterine mass in retrospect’s a malignant tumour (7)MYELOMA
23 Stir trouble over nothing, causing commotions! (5) RIOTS
24 Colour mixed with a bit of ecru (5) WHITE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Dresses boy seen wandering around (7)
5 Boo! Dull! (6)
9 These shoes have no platforms (5)
10 More rigid char fixed in southern row (9) STARCHIER
11 Cavil at cost of radical (7)
12 Ross let out waxy substances (7) STEROLS
13 To the point, Tamil leader accepts a foreign language (5)
14 Adamant sister gets into camping (9) INSISTENT
16 Engineer and sheriff's band aboard to take property back (9) REPOSSESS
19 Directed the crowd? (5)
21 Ones frozen in suspense (7)
23 Give the right address (7)
24 Characteristic of Lenin team analysed (9)
25 Badtempered because of having no sufficient funds (5)
26 Tough boss in party ran tests (6) TYRANT
27 Merit of French verse reviewed (7)

Down
1 Far better linen spread out for precocious child (6,8)
2 Church official procuring a pile (7)
3 American left with curse around part of city road (3,4)
4 Put in order messy site by revamping (9)
5 Holds Chicago squad (5)
6 NBA team zooms (7)
7 Racket about mantra is disgusting (7)
8 Bell the cat; alternatively, pester at length (5,3,6)
15 Thought to have been on a detective's list? (9)
17 Being flexible, I play around holding no charge (7)
18 Mistress' last month in hospital with bit of amnesia (7)
19 Hates Delhi's premier set after set being in ruination (7)
20 Excel or be located away! (7)
22 Nice little intrusion into street (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11343/article6998268.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Dresses boy seen wandering around (7) EN(ROB)ES*
5 Boo! Dull! (6)
9 These shoes have no platforms (5)
10 More rigid char fixed in southern row (9) STARCHIER
11 Cavil at cost of radical (7)
12 Ross let out waxy substances (7) STEROLS
13 To the point, Tamil leader accepts a foreign language (5)
14 Adamant sister gets into camping (9) INSISTENT
16 Engineer and sheriff's band aboard to take property back (9) REPOSSESS
19 Directed the crowd? (5)
21 Ones frozen in suspense (7)
23 Give the right address (7)
24 Characteristic of Lenin team analysed (9)
25 Badtempered because of having no sufficient funds (5)
26 Tough boss in party ran tests (6) TYRANT
27 Merit of French verse reviewed (7)

Down
1 Far better linen spread out for precocious child (6,8) ENFANT TERRIBLE*
2 Church official procuring a pile (7) RE(A)CTOR
3 American left with curse around part of city road (3,4)
4 Put in order messy site by revamping (9) SYSTEMISE*
5 Holds Chicago squad (5)
6 NBA team zooms (7)
7 Racket about mantra is disgusting (7) NOIS(OM)E
8 Bell the cat; alternatively, pester at length (5,3,6)
15 Thought to have been on a detective's list? (9)
17 Being flexible, I play around holding no charge (7)
18 Mistress' last month in hospital with bit of amnesia (7)
19 Hates Delhi's premier set after set being in ruination (7)
20 Excel or be located away! (7)
22 Nice little intrusion into street (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Dresses boy seen wandering around (7) EN(ROB)ES*
5 Boo! Dull! (6)
9 These shoes have no platforms (5) FLATS
10 More rigid char fixed in southern row (9) STARCHIER
11 Cavil at cost of radical (7)
12 Ross let out waxy substances (7) STEROLS
13 To the point, Tamil leader accepts a foreign language (5)
14 Adamant sister gets into camping (9) INSISTENT
16 Engineer and sheriff's band aboard to take property back (9) REPOSSESS
19 Directed the crowd? (5)
21 Ones frozen in suspense (7)
23 Give the right address (7)
24 Characteristic of Lenin team analysed (9) LINEAMENT
25 Badtempered because of having no sufficient funds (5)
26 Tough boss in party ran tests (6) TYRANT
27 Merit of French verse reviewed (7) DESERVE

Down
1 Far better linen spread out for precocious child (6,8) ENFANT TERRIBLE*
2 Church official procuring a pile (7) RE(A)CTOR
3 American left with curse around part of city road (3,4)
4 Put in order messy site by revamping (9) SYSTEMISE*
5 Holds Chicago squad (5)
6 NBA team zooms (7)
7 Racket about mantra is disgusting (7) NOIS(OM)E
8 Bell the cat; alternatively, pester at length (5,3,6)
15 Thought to have been on a detective's list? (9) SUSPECTED
17 Being flexible, I play around holding no charge (7) PLIANCY
18 Mistress' last month in hospital with bit of amnesia (7)
19 Hates Delhi's premier set after set being in ruination (7)
20 Excel or be located away! (7)
22 Nice little intrusion into street (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Dresses boy seen wandering around (7) EN(ROB)ES*
5 Boo! Dull! (6)BORING
9 These shoes have no platforms (5) FLATS
10 More rigid char fixed in southern row (9) STARCHIER
11 Cavil at cost of radical (7) NITRATE
12 Ross let out waxy substances (7) STEROLS
13 To the point, Tamil leader accepts a foreign language (5)
14 Adamant sister gets into camping (9) INSISTENT
16 Engineer and sheriff's band aboard to take property back (9) REPOSSESS
19 Directed the crowd? (5)
21 Ones frozen in suspense (7)
23 Give the right address (7)
24 Characteristic of Lenin team analysed (9) LINEAMENT
25 Badtempered because of having no sufficient funds (5)
26 Tough boss in party ran tests (6) TYRANT
27 Merit of French verse reviewed (7) DESERVE

Down
1 Far better linen spread out for precocious child (6,8) ENFANT TERRIBLE*
2 Church official procuring a pile (7) RE(A)CTOR
3 American left with curse around part of city road (3,4) BUS LANE
4 Put in order messy site by revamping (9) SYSTEMISE*
5 Holds Chicago squad (5)
6 NBA team zooms (7)
7 Racket about mantra is disgusting (7) NOIS(OM)E
8 Bell the cat; alternatively, pester at length (5,3,6) GRASP THE NETTLE
15 Thought to have been on a detective's list? (9) SUSPECTED
17 Being flexible, I play around holding no charge (7) PLIANCY
18 Mistress' last month in hospital with bit of amnesia (7) SULTANA
19 Hates Delhi's premier set after set being in ruination (7)
20 Excel or be located away! (7)
22 Nice little intrusion into street (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Dresses boy seen wandering around (7) EN(ROB)ES*
5 Boo! Dull! (6)BORING
9 These shoes have no platforms (5) FLATS
10 More rigid char fixed in southern row (9) STARCHIER
11 Cavil at cost of radical (7) NITRATE
12 Ross let out waxy substances (7) STEROLS
13 To the point, Tamil leader accepts a foreign language (5)TERSE
14 Adamant sister gets into camping (9) INSISTENT
16 Engineer and sheriff's band aboard to take property back (9) REPOSSESS
19 Directed the crowd? (5)DROVE
21 Ones frozen in suspense (7)ICICLES
23 Give the right address (7)ENTITLE
24 Characteristic of Lenin team analysed (9) LINEAMENT
25 Badtempered because of having no sufficient funds (5)SHORT
26 Tough boss in party ran tests (6) TYRANT
27 Merit of French verse reviewed (7) DESERVE

Down
1 Far better linen spread out for precocious child (6,8) ENFANT TERRIBLE*
2 Church official procuring a pile (7) RE(A)CTOR
3 American left with curse around part of city road (3,4) BUS LANE
4 Put in order messy site by revamping (9) SYSTEMISE*
5 Holds Chicago squad (5)BEARS
6 NBA team zooms (7)ROCKETS
7 Racket about mantra is disgusting (7) NOIS(OM)E
8 Bell the cat; alternatively, pester at length (5,3,6) GRASP THE NETTLE
15 Thought to have been on a detective's list? (9) SUSPECTED
17 Being flexible, I play around holding no charge (7) PLIANCY
18 Mistress' last month in hospital with bit of amnesia (7) SULTANA
19 Hates Delhi's premier set after set being in ruination (7)DETESTS
20 Excel or be located away! (7)OUTDOOR
22 Nice little intrusion into street (5)SWEET

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Satisfied, coming back with point for draw (5)
4 Silly sailor with singular language, mostly (6)
10 Constant favourite in nation, a leader in legend (9)
11 Fantastic agent, American, going west (5)
12 Second mortgage provider perhaps inadequate (7)
13 Temporary home with unusual merit (7)
14 Old-fashioned greeting given in turn daily (6,3,5) BEHIND THE TIMES
16 Line in eccentric circle on china dish (6,3,5) CHILLI CON CARNE
19 Bird from extremely cold north (7)
21 Happy to a smaller extent inside base (7)
23 Time after surface broke (5)
24 Badly need approval, giving up fine enterprise (9)
25 Vigorous technique in call for attention (6)
26 Endlessly eager learner beginning to enjoy university (5)

DOWN
1 Characters in party pessimistic (5)
2 Broadcast learned item on prolific actress (7,8) MARLENE DIETRICH
3 Philosopher after time studied boring routine (9)
5 Confident president covering misfortune up (7)
6 Tip over unexpected result (5)
7 Leave coach, crossing street and beginning to explore large shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STORE
8 Rotten plonk, free (6)
9 Spirit in TV network that surprises me! (6)
15 Characteristic conclusion of pundit with comment about commercial (9) TRADEMARK
16 Young lion? It's distracted painter (6)
17 Change name in secret (7)
18 Cipher cracked by don about love (6)
20 One in crowd scene, wide? (5)
22 Good to interrupt dreadful lament (5)

[CLUELESS]

ACROSS
1 Satisfied, coming back with point for draw (5)
4 Silly sailor with singular language, mostly (6)
10 Constant favourite in nation, a leader in legend (9)
11 Fantastic agent, American, going west (5) SUPER
12 Second mortgage provider perhaps inadequate (7)
13 Temporary home with unusual merit (7) INTERIM
14 Old-fashioned greeting given in turn daily (6,3,5) BEHIND THE TIMES
16 Line in eccentric circle on china dish (6,3,5) CHILLI CON CARNE
19 Bird from extremely cold north (7)
21 Happy to a smaller extent inside base (7)
23 Time after surface broke (5)
24 Badly need approval, giving up fine enterprise (9)
25 Vigorous technique in call for attention (6)
26 Endlessly eager learner beginning to enjoy university (5)

DOWN
1 Characters in party pessimistic (5) TYPES
2 Broadcast learned item on prolific actress (7,8) MARLENE DIETRICH
3 Philosopher after time studied boring routine (9)
5 Confident president covering misfortune up (7)
6 Tip over unexpected result (5) UPSET
7 Leave coach, crossing street and beginning to explore large shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STORE
8 Rotten plonk, free (6)
9 Spirit in TV network that surprises me! (6)
15 Characteristic conclusion of pundit with comment about commercial (9) TRADEMARK
16 Young lion? It's distracted painter (6)
17 Change name in secret (7)
18 Cipher cracked by don about love (6)
20 One in crowd scene, wide? (5) EXTRA
22 Good to interrupt dreadful lament (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Satisfied, coming back with point for draw (5) TEMPT
4 Silly sailor with singular language, mostly (6) ABSURD
10 Constant favourite in nation, a leader in legend (9) PERPETUAL
11 Fantastic agent, American, going west (5) SUPER
12 Second mortgage provider perhaps inadequate (7)
13 Temporary home with unusual merit (7) INTERIM
14 Old-fashioned greeting given in turn daily (6,3,5) BEHIND THE TIMES
16 Line in eccentric circle on china dish (6,3,5) CHILLI CON CARNE
19 Bird from extremely cold north (7)
21 Happy to a smaller extent inside base (7)
23 Time after surface broke (5)
24 Badly need approval, giving up fine enterprise (9)
25 Vigorous technique in call for attention (6)
26 Endlessly eager learner beginning to enjoy university (5)

DOWN
1 Characters in party pessimistic (5) TYPES
2 Broadcast learned item on prolific actress (7,8) MARLENE DIETRICH
3 Philosopher after time studied boring routine (9) TREADMILL
5 Confident president covering misfortune up (7) BULLISH
6 Tip over unexpected result (5) UPSET
7 Leave coach, crossing street and beginning to explore large shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STORE
8 Rotten plonk, free (6)
9 Spirit in TV network that surprises me! (6)
15 Characteristic conclusion of pundit with comment about commercial (9) TRADEMARK
16 Young lion? It's distracted painter (6)
17 Change name in secret (7)
18 Cipher cracked by don about love (6)
20 One in crowd scene, wide? (5) EXTRA
22 Good to interrupt dreadful lament (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Satisfied, coming back with point for draw (5) TEMPT
4 Silly sailor with singular language, mostly (6) ABSURD
10 Constant favourite in nation, a leader in legend (9) PERPETUAL
11 Fantastic agent, American, going west (5) SUPER
12 Second mortgage provider perhaps inadequate (7)
13 Temporary home with unusual merit (7) INTERIM
14 Old-fashioned greeting given in turn daily (6,3,5) BEHIND THE TIMES
16 Line in eccentric circle on china dish (6,3,5) CHILLI CON CARNE
19 Bird from extremely cold north (7)
21 Happy to a smaller extent inside base (7)
23 Time after surface broke (5)
24 Badly need approval, giving up fine enterprise (9)
25 Vigorous technique in call for attention (6)
26 Endlessly eager learner beginning to enjoy university (5)

DOWN
1 Characters in party pessimistic (5) TYPES
2 Broadcast learned item on prolific actress (7,8) MARLENE DIETRICH
3 Philosopher after time studied boring routine (9) TREADMILL
5 Confident president covering misfortune up (7) BULLISH
6 Tip over unexpected result (5) UPSET
7 Leave coach, crossing street and beginning to explore large shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STORE
8 Rotten plonk, free (6)PUTRID
9 Spirit in TV network that surprises me! (6)
15 Characteristic conclusion of pundit with comment about commercial (9) TRADEMARK
16 Young lion? It's distracted painter (6)CUBIST
17 Change name in secret (7)CONVERT
18 Cipher cracked by don about love (6)NOBODY
20 One in crowd scene, wide? (5) EXTRA
22 Good to interrupt dreadful lament (5)DIRGE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Marginal alteration yet causing distress (8)
5 Pair beginning to enter wonderful house, if factory-made (6)
10 Engineer's gamble concealing one fault at the front of building (7)
11 Sample last of beer in bar (7)
12 Time to steer around knotty problem (6)
13 Go near to steal back chisel, say (4,4)
15 Others take it easy (4)
16 Smoker's visions? (4,6)
18 Unleashed, at large (2,3,5)
20 Pronouncedly rotten fruit (4)
23 Old boy works and watches (8)
24 Sriharikota event finds ace in meal (6)
26 Regretting over fifty small pronouncements (7)
27 A church official, I inferred (1,6)
28 Most like Solomon with sister endlessly fighting (6)
29 Exemplar of patience to observe what Employment News does (3-5)

Down
1 Optimistic gamblers today presumably look for this (1,6,8)
2 Alternative names a lassie forged (7)
3 Posted with a degree, I was at the front (6)
4 Can't do without rub, say (4)
6 A scientific study of temperature in part of garden (8)
7 Not against money order to South Africa or Taiwan once (7)
8 Encounters an angler may have till he gets the catch (7,4,4)
9 All needs supplied by the English in WW II aid programme (4-5)
14 Almost omit making noise on maiden's hate of change (9)
17 It's crucial to call on Sunday for double-loop devices (3,5)
19 Bandage not right — almost reduced — causes scraps (7)
21 Vessel involved in a kind of diplomacy (7)
22 Litter of pigs making much noise (6)
25 Go down, love, for pudding ingredient (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11427/article7336930.ece

[CLUELESS]

Without a GRID
Across
1 Marginal alteration yet causing distress (8)
5 Pair beginning to enter wonderful house, if factory-made (6)
10 Engineer's gamble concealing one fault at the front of building (7)
11 Sample last of beer in bar (7)
12 Time to steer around knotty problem (6)
13 Go near to steal back chisel, say (4,4)
15 Others take it easy (4) REST
16 Smoker's visions? (4,6) PIPE DREAMS
18 Unleashed, at large (2,3,5)
20 Pronouncedly rotten fruit (4)
23 Old boy works and watches (8) OBSERVES
24 Sriharikota event finds ace in meal (6) LAUNCH
26 Regretting over fifty small pronouncements (7)
27 A church official, I inferred (1,6)
28 Most like Solomon with sister endlessly fighting (6)
29 Exemplar of patience to observe what Employment News does (3-5)

Down
1 Optimistic gamblers today presumably look for this (1,6,8)
2 Alternative names a lassie forged (7) ALIASES
3 Posted with a degree, I was at the front (6)
4 Can't do without rub, say (4)
6 A scientific study of temperature in part of garden (8)
7 Not against money order to South Africa or Taiwan once (7)
8 Encounters an angler may have till he gets the catch (7,4,4)
9 All needs supplied by the English in WW II aid programme (4-5)
14 Almost omit making noise on maiden's hate of change (9)
17 It's crucial to call on Sunday for double-loop devices (3,5)
19 Bandage not right — almost reduced — causes scraps (7)
21 Vessel involved in a kind of diplomacy (7)
22 Litter of pigs making much noise (6)
25 Go down, love, for pudding ingredient (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Marginal alteration yet causing distress (8) ALARMING
5 Pair beginning to enter wonderful house, if factory-made (6) PREFAB
10 Engineer's gamble concealing one fault at the front of building (7) EDIFICE
11 Sample last of beer in bar (7) EXCERPT
12 Time to steer around knotty problem (6) TESTER
13 Go near to steal back chisel, say (4,4)
15 Others take it easy (4) REST
16 Smoker's visions? (4,6) PIPE DREAMS
18 Unleashed, at large (2,3,5)
20 Pronouncedly rotten fruit (4)
23 Old boy works and watches (8) OBSERVES
24 Sriharikota event finds ace in meal (6) LAUNCH
26 Regretting over fifty small pronouncements (7)
27 A church official, I inferred (1,6)
28 Most like Solomon with sister endlessly fighting (6)
29 Exemplar of patience to observe what Employment News does (3-5)

Down
1 Optimistic gamblers today presumably look for this (1,6,8)
2 Alternative names a lassie forged (7) ALIASES
3 Posted with a degree, I was at the front (6)
4 Can't do without rub, say (4)
6 A scientific study of temperature in part of garden (8)
7 Not against money order to South Africa or Taiwan once (7)
8 Encounters an angler may have till he gets the catch (7,4,4)
9 All needs supplied by the English in WW II aid programme (4-5)
14 Almost omit making noise on maiden's hate of change (9)
17 It's crucial to call on Sunday for double-loop devices (3,5)
19 Bandage not right — almost reduced — causes scraps (7)
21 Vessel involved in a kind of diplomacy (7)
22 Litter of pigs making much noise (6)
25 Go down, love, for pudding ingredient (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Marginal alteration yet causing distress (8) ALARMING
5 Pair beginning to enter wonderful house, if factory-made (6) PREFAB
10 Engineer's gamble concealing one fault at the front of building (7) EDIFICE
11 Sample last of beer in bar (7) EXCERPT
12 Time to steer around knotty problem (6) TESTER
13 Go near to steal back chisel, say (4,4)
15 Others take it easy (4) REST
16 Smoker's visions? (4,6) PIPE DREAMS
18 Unleashed, at large (2,3,5)
20 Pronouncedly rotten fruit (4)
23 Old boy works and watches (8) OBSERVES
24 Sriharikota event finds ace in meal (6) LAUNCH
26 Regretting over fifty small pronouncements (7)
27 A church official, I inferred (1,6) A PRIORI
28 Most like Solomon with sister endlessly fighting (6)
29 Exemplar of patience to observe what Employment News does (3-5)

Down
1 Optimistic gamblers today presumably look for this (1,6,8) A BETTER TOMORROW
2 Alternative names a lassie forged (7) ALIASES
3 Posted with a degree, I was at the front (6)
4 Can't do without rub, say (4)
6 A scientific study of temperature in part of garden (8)
7 Not against money order to South Africa or Taiwan once (7)
8 Encounters an angler may have till he gets the catch (7,4,4) BATTLES WITH FISH
9 All needs supplied by the English in WW II aid programme (4-5)
14 Almost omit making noise on maiden's hate of change (9)
17 It's crucial to call on Sunday for double-loop devices (3,5)
19 Bandage not right — almost reduced — causes scraps (7)
21 Vessel involved in a kind of diplomacy (7)
22 Litter of pigs making much noise (6) FARROW
25 Go down, love, for pudding ingredient (4) SAGO

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Marginal alteration yet causing distress (8) ALARMING
5 Pair beginning to enter wonderful house, if factory-made (6) PREFAB
10 Engineer's gamble concealing one fault at the front of building (7) EDIFICE
11 Sample last of beer in bar (7) EXCERPT
12 Time to steer around knotty problem (6) TESTER
13 Go near to steal back chisel, say (4,4)
15 Others take it easy (4) REST
16 Smoker's visions? (4,6) PIPE DREAMS
18 Unleashed, at large (2,3,5) ON THE LOOSE
20 Pronouncedly rotten fruit (4) UGLI
23 Old boy works and watches (8) OBSERVES
24 Sriharikota event finds ace in meal (6) LAUNCH
26 Regretting over fifty small pronouncements (7) RULINGS
27 A church official, I inferred (1,6) A PRIORI
28 Most like Solomon with sister endlessly fighting (6)
29 Exemplar of patience to observe what Employment News does (3-5)

Down
1 Optimistic gamblers today presumably look for this (1,6,8) A BETTER TOMORROW
2 Alternative names a lassie forged (7) ALIASES
3 Posted with a degree, I was at the front (6) MAILED
4 Can't do without rub, say (4)
6 A scientific study of temperature in part of garden (8)
7 Not against money order to South Africa or Taiwan once (7) FORMOSA
8 Encounters an angler may have till he gets the catch (7,4,4) BATTLES WITH FISH
9 All needs supplied by the English in WW II aid programme (4-5)
14 Almost omit making noise on maiden's hate of change (9)
17 It's crucial to call on Sunday for double-loop devices (3,5)
19 Bandage not right — almost reduced — causes scraps (7)
21 Vessel involved in a kind of diplomacy (7)
22 Litter of pigs making much noise (6) FARROW
25 Go down, love, for pudding ingredient (4) SAGO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Marginal alteration yet causing distress (8) ALARMING
5 Pair beginning to enter wonderful house, if factory-made (6) PREFAB
10 Engineer's gamble concealing one fault at the front of building (7) EDIFICE
11 Sample last of beer in bar (7) EXCERPT
12 Time to steer around knotty problem (6) TESTER
13 Go near to steal back chisel, say (4,4)EDGE TOOL
15 Others take it easy (4) REST
16 Smoker's visions? (4,6) PIPE DREAMS
18 Unleashed, at large (2,3,5) ON THE LOOSE
20 Pronouncedly rotten fruit (4) UGLI
23 Old boy works and watches (8) OBSERVES
24 Sriharikota event finds ace in meal (6) LAUNCH
26 Regretting over fifty small pronouncements (7) RULINGS
27 A church official, I inferred (1,6) A PRIORI
28 Most like Solomon with sister endlessly fighting (6)WISEST
29 Exemplar of patience to observe what Employment News does (3-5)JOB-TOOL

Down
1 Optimistic gamblers today presumably look for this (1,6,8) A BETTER TOMORROW
2 Alternative names a lassie forged (7) ALIASES
3 Posted with a degree, I was at the front (6) MAILED
4 Can't do without rub, say (4)NEED
6 A scientific study of temperature in part of garden (8)ROCKETRY
7 Not against money order to South Africa or Taiwan once (7) FORMOSA
8 Encounters an angler may have till he gets the catch (7,4,4) BATTLES WITH FISH
9 All needs supplied by the English in WW II aid programme (4-5)LEND-LEASE
14 Almost omit making noise on maiden's hate of change (9)MISONEISM
17 It's crucial to call on Sunday for double-loop devices (3,5)KEY RINGS
19 Bandage not right — almost reduced — causes scraps (7)TUSSLES
21 Vessel involved in a kind of diplomacy (7)GUNBOAT
22 Litter of pigs making much noise (6) FARROW
25 Go down, love, for pudding ingredient (4) SAGO

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Boy always has time for a drink (8)
5 Mail-related job given to a learner (6)
9 Unsuccessful over a bit falling apart (8)
10 Space station: what's up by the science room? (6)
12 “Cockney man observed,” said the twin (4)
13 Likely bum replays horribly (10)
15 Fear that foreign flag-carrier entertains lout (6)
17 German philosopher's more gleeful (5)
20 One direction to allow channel opening (5)
21 Dog cosseted initially by Stan's buddy (6)
24 Slow rate in mollusc's universe (6,4)
27 US exclamation's about Hindu leader, it is clarified (4)
29 City man went mad (6)
30 See Nancy fetching some hot peppers (8)
31 Go for soft sound to make allusion (6)
32 He takes risk to voice complaints about old city to the queen (8)

Down
1 Film director, while sleeping, laughed rudely (6)
2 Musical instruments, half-a-dozen, also repaired (6)
3 Observance is proper, we're told (4)
4 Without whom there can't be a taker (5)
6 All right to have a lout discarding black caulking material (5)
7 Lots ably conducted for pieces of furniture (8)
8 See, p-purchasers have no union as members of influence group (8)
11 Suffer following a ship attack (6)
14 Friendly talk promoted by tea after tea (4)
16 Big spice crushed by muscle power (6)
17 Pluck shown in enduring ritual (4)
18 Landing place advertises tour (8)
19 No palace offered for gangster (2,6)
22 Complaining sort removes essential step in dentist's recommendation (6)
23 Gratifying person gives power away to renter (6)
25 Loyal subject in Belgian city (5)
26 Cezar's unhinged with the latest thing... (5)
28 ... not discarded by knight holding record (4)

4204

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Boy always has time for a drink (8) BEVERAGE
5 Mail-related job given to a learner (6)
9 Unsuccessful over a bit falling apart (8) ABORTIVE
10 Space station: what's up by the science room? (6)
12 “Cockney man observed,” said the twin (4)
13 Likely bum replays horribly (10)
15 Fear that foreign flag-carrier entertains lout (6)
17 German philosopher's more gleeful (5)
20 One direction to allow channel opening (5)
21 Dog cosseted initially by Stan's buddy (6)
24 Slow rate in mollusc's universe (6,4)
27 US exclamation's about Hindu leader, it is clarified (4)
29 City man went mad (6)
30 See Nancy fetching some hot peppers (8)
31 Go for soft sound to make allusion (6)
32 He takes risk to voice complaints about old city to the queen (8)

Down
1 Film director, while sleeping, laughed rudely (6)
2 Musical instruments, half-a-dozen, also repaired (6) VIOLAS
3 Observance is proper, we're told (4) RITE
4 Without whom there can't be a taker (5) GIVER
6 All right to have a lout discarding black caulking material (5)
7 Lots ably conducted for pieces of furniture (8)
8 See, p-purchasers have no union as members of influence group (8)
11 Suffer following a ship attack (6)
14 Friendly talk promoted by tea after tea (4)
16 Big spice crushed by muscle power (6)
17 Pluck shown in enduring ritual (4)
18 Landing place advertises tour (8)
19 No palace offered for gangster (2,6)
22 Complaining sort removes essential step in dentist's recommendation (6)
23 Gratifying person gives power away to renter (6)
25 Loyal subject in Belgian city (5)
26 Cezar's unhinged with the latest thing... (5)
28 ... not discarded by knight holding record (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Boy always has time for a drink (8) BEVERAGE
5 Mail-related job given to a learner (6) POSTAL
9 Unsuccessful over a bit falling apart (8) ABORTIVE
10 Space station: what's up by the science room? (6) SKYLAB
12 “Cockney man observed,” said the twin (4) ESAU
13 Likely bum replays horribly (10) PRESUMABLY
15 Fear that foreign flag-carrier entertains lout (6) PHOBIA
17 German philosopher's more gleeful (5)
20 One direction to allow channel opening (5)
21 Dog cosseted initially by Stan's buddy (6)
24 Slow rate in mollusc's universe (6,4)
27 US exclamation's about Hindu leader, it is clarified (4)
29 City man went mad (6)
30 See Nancy fetching some hot peppers (8)
31 Go for soft sound to make allusion (6)
32 He takes risk to voice complaints about old city to the queen (8)

Down
1 Film director, while sleeping, laughed rudely (6)
2 Musical instruments, half-a-dozen, also repaired (6) VIOLAS
3 Observance is proper, we're told (4) RITE
4 Without whom there can't be a taker (5) GIVER
6 All right to have a lout discarding black caulking material (5)
7 Lots ably conducted for pieces of furniture (8)
8 See, p-purchasers have no union as members of influence group (8)
11 Suffer following a ship attack (6)
14 Friendly talk promoted by tea after tea (4)
16 Big spice crushed by muscle power (6)
17 Pluck shown in enduring ritual (4)
18 Landing place advertises tour (8)
19 No palace offered for gangster (2,6)
22 Complaining sort removes essential step in dentist's recommendation (6)
23 Gratifying person gives power away to renter (6)
25 Loyal subject in Belgian city (5)
26 Cezar's unhinged with the latest thing... (5)
28 ... not discarded by knight holding record (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Boy always has time for a drink (8) BEVERAGE
5 Mail-related job given to a learner (6) POSTAL
9 Unsuccessful over a bit falling apart (8) ABORTIVE
10 Space station: what's up by the science room? (6) SKYLAB
12 “Cockney man observed,” said the twin (4) ESAU
13 Likely bum replays horribly (10) PRESUMABLY
15 Fear that foreign flag-carrier entertains lout (6) PHOBIA
17 German philosopher's more gleeful (5)
20 One direction to allow channel opening (5)
21 Dog cosseted initially by Stan's buddy (6) COLLIE
24 Slow rate in mollusc's universe (6,4) SNAIL'S PACE
27 US exclamation's about Hindu leader, it is clarified (4)
29 City man went mad (6)
30 See Nancy fetching some hot peppers (8)
31 Go for soft sound to make allusion (6)
32 He takes risk to voice complaints about old city to the queen (8) VENTURER

Down
1 Film director, while sleeping, laughed rudely (6)
2 Musical instruments, half-a-dozen, also repaired (6) VIOLAS
3 Observance is proper, we're told (4) RITE
4 Without whom there can't be a taker (5) GIVER
6 All right to have a lout discarding black caulking material (5)
7 Lots ably conducted for pieces of furniture (8)
8 See, p-purchasers have no union as members of influence group (8) LOBBYERS
11 Suffer following a ship attack (6)
14 Friendly talk promoted by tea after tea (4)
16 Big spice crushed by muscle power (6)
17 Pluck shown in enduring ritual (4)
18 Landing place advertises tour (8)
19 No palace offered for gangster (2,6)
22 Complaining sort removes essential step in dentist's recommendation (6) WHINER
23 Gratifying person gives power away to renter (6)
25 Loyal subject in Belgian city (5)
26 Cezar's unhinged with the latest thing... (5)
28 ... not discarded by knight holding record (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Boy always has time for a drink (8) BEVERAGE
5 Mail-related job given to a learner (6) POSTAL
9 Unsuccessful over a bit falling apart (8) ABORTIVE
10 Space station: what's up by the science room? (6) SKYLAB
12 “Cockney man observed,” said the twin (4) ESAU
13 Likely bum replays horribly (10) PRESUMABLY
15 Fear that foreign flag-carrier entertains lout (6) PHOBIA
17 German philosopher's more gleeful (5)
20 One direction to allow channel opening (5)
21 Dog cosseted initially by Stan's buddy (6) COLLIE
24 Slow rate in mollusc's universe (6,4) SNAIL'S PACE
27 US exclamation's about Hindu leader, it is clarified (4)
29 City man went mad (6)
30 See Nancy fetching some hot peppers (8)
31 Go for soft sound to make allusion (6)
32 He takes risk to voice complaints about old city to the queen (8) VENTURER

Down
1 Film director, while sleeping, laughed rudely (6)
2 Musical instruments, half-a-dozen, also repaired (6) VIOLAS
3 Observance is proper, we're told (4) RITE
4 Without whom there can't be a taker (5) GIVER
6 All right to have a lout discarding black caulking material (5)
7 Lots ably conducted for pieces of furniture (8)
8 See, p-purchasers have no union as members of influence group (8) LOBBYERS
11 Suffer following a ship attack (6)
14 Friendly talk promoted by tea after tea (4)
16 Big spice crushed by muscle power (6)
17 Pluck shown in enduring ritual (4)
18 Landing place advertises tour (8) AIRSTRIP
19 No palace offered for gangster (2,6) AL CAPONE
22 Complaining sort removes essential step in dentist's recommendation (6) WHINER
23 Gratifying person gives power away to renter (6)
25 Loyal subject in Belgian city (5) LIEGE
26 Cezar's unhinged with the latest thing... (5) CRAZE
28 ... not discarded by knight holding record (4) KEPT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Boy always has time for a drink (8) BEVERAGE
5 Mail-related job given to a learner (6) POSTAL
9 Unsuccessful over a bit falling apart (8) ABORTIVE
10 Space station: what's up by the science room? (6) SKYLAB
12 “Cockney man observed,” said the twin (4) ESAU
13 Likely bum replays horribly (10) PRESUMABLY
15 Fear that foreign flag-carrier entertains lout (6) PHOBIA
17 German philosopher's more gleeful (5)GAYER
20 One direction to allow channel opening (5)INLET
21 Dog cosseted initially by Stan's buddy (6) COLLIE
24 Slow rate in mollusc's universe (6,4) SNAIL'S PACE
27 US exclamation's about Hindu leader, it is clarified (4)GHEE
29 City man went mad (6)RIOTED
30 See Nancy fetching some hot peppers (8)CAYENNES
31 Go for soft sound to make allusion (6)PREFER
32 He takes risk to voice complaints about old city to the queen (8) VENTURER

Down
1 Film director, while sleeping, laughed rudely (6)BRAYED
2 Musical instruments, half-a-dozen, also repaired (6) VIOLAS
3 Observance is proper, we're told (4) RITE
4 Without whom there can't be a taker (5) GIVER
6 All right to have a lout discarding black caulking material (5)OAKUM
7 Lots ably conducted for pieces of furniture (8)TALLBOYS
8 See, p-purchasers have no union as members of influence group (8) LOBBYERS
11 Suffer following a ship attack (6)ASSAIL
14 Friendly talk promoted by tea after tea (4)CHAT
16 Big spice crushed by muscle power (6)BICEPS
17 Pluck shown in enduring ritual (4)GRIT
18 Landing place advertises tour (8) AIRSTRIP
19 No palace offered for gangster (2,6) AL CAPONE
22 Complaining sort removes essential step in dentist's recommendation (6) WHINER
23 Gratifying person gives power away to renter (6)LEASER
25 Loyal subject in Belgian city (5) LIEGE
26 Cezar's unhinged with the latest thing... (5) CRAZE
28 ... not discarded by knight holding record (4) KEPT

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 What a dog may have — reason for tiff (1,4,2,4)
9 Beat back on sign of life (7)
10 Plea to write song for a kind of concert (4-3)
11 Keep talking about redhead's marriage one left out (3,2)
12 Dirty Don's cruel villain (9)
13 Non-uniform dress (5)
15 Result of chasing some calculations? (9)
18 Refused it? No, overindulged! (9)
21 Congress leader's tilt to be spotless (5)
22 Loud clamour for Hugh, say, with Bellow (3,3,3)
24 Ambi's put out some poetic measures (5)
26 They have no hearing (3,4)
27 Model lubrication at work (7)
28 Perhaps less perfect sense of one's dignity (4-7)

Down
1 Mafia errs in designing structures of rockets (9)
2 Yellow pigment in round red fastener (5)
3 Flower in a gentle setting (9)
4 Command said to be across the ocean (7)
5 Settle on going into one drubbing (4,3)
6 German mathematician finally took a different line (5)
7 Union bearing not hundred but thousand (8)
8 Vocalised song outside church (4)
14 Ironside gets engineer and journalist searched (8)
16 Wrongly certifies mends (9)
17 This gives no forward view (9)
19 Being diplomatic, set right fault plaguing odd city (7)
20 The Sun, for example, omitted youth centre in Saturday's revised edition (7)
22 Dislike 'cover point' (4)
23 Requires massages, reportedly (5)
25 One is engrossed in additional material (5)

4207

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 What a dog may have — reason for tiff (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 Beat back on sign of life (7)
10 Plea to write song for a kind of concert (4-3)
11 Keep talking about redhead's marriage one left out (3,2)
12 Dirty Don's cruel villain (9)
13 Non-uniform dress (5)
15 Result of chasing some calculations? (9) AFTERMATH
18 Refused it? No, overindulged! (9)
21 Congress leader's tilt to be spotless (5)
22 Loud clamour for Hugh, say, with Bellow (3,3,3)
24 Ambi's put out some poetic measures (5)
26 They have no hearing (3,4)
27 Model lubrication at work (7)
28 Perhaps less perfect sense of one's dignity (4-7)

Down
1 Mafia errs in designing structures of rockets (9) AIRFRAMES
2 Yellow pigment in round red fastener (5)
3 Flower in a gentle setting (9)
4 Command said to be across the ocean (7) OVERSEA
5 Settle on going into one drubbing (4,3)
6 German mathematician finally took a different line (5) KLEIN
7 Union bearing not hundred but thousand (8)
8 Vocalised song outside church (4)
14 Ironside gets engineer and journalist searched (8)
16 Wrongly certifies mends (9)
17 This gives no forward view (9)
19 Being diplomatic, set right fault plaguing odd city (7)
20 The Sun, for example, omitted youth centre in Saturday's revised edition (7)
22 Dislike 'cover point' (4)
23 Requires massages, reportedly (5)
25 One is engrossed in additional material (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 What a dog may have — reason for tiff (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 Beat back on sign of life (7) REPULSE
10 Plea to write song for a kind of concert (4-3) OPEN-AIR
11 Keep talking about redhead's marriage one left out (3,2) RUN ON
12 Dirty Don's cruel villain (9) SCOUNDREL
13 Non-uniform dress (5) MUFTI
15 Result of chasing some calculations? (9) AFTERMATH
18 Refused it? No, overindulged! (9)
21 Congress leader's tilt to be spotless (5)
22 Loud clamour for Hugh, say, with Bellow (3,3,3)
24 Ambi's put out some poetic measures (5)
26 They have no hearing (3,4)
27 Model lubrication at work (7)
28 Perhaps less perfect sense of one's dignity (4-7)

Down
1 Mafia errs in designing structures of rockets (9) AIRFRAMES
2 Yellow pigment in round red fastener (5)
3 Flower in a gentle setting (9)
4 Command said to be across the ocean (7) OVERSEA
5 Settle on going into one drubbing (4,3)
6 German mathematician finally took a different line (5) KLEIN
7 Union bearing not hundred but thousand (8)
8 Vocalised song outside church (4)
14 Ironside gets engineer and journalist searched (8)
16 Wrongly certifies mends (9)
17 This gives no forward view (9)
19 Being diplomatic, set right fault plaguing odd city (7)
20 The Sun, for example, omitted youth centre in Saturday's revised edition (7)
22 Dislike 'cover point' (4)
23 Requires massages, reportedly (5)
25 One is engrossed in additional material (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 What a dog may have — reason for tiff (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 Beat back on sign of life (7) REPULSE
10 Plea to write song for a kind of concert (4-3) OPEN-AIR
11 Keep talking about redhead's marriage one left out (3,2) RUN ON
12 Dirty Don's cruel villain (9) SCOUNDREL
13 Non-uniform dress (5) MUFTI
15 Result of chasing some calculations? (9) AFTERMATH
18 Refused it? No, overindulged! (9)
21 Congress leader's tilt to be spotless (5)
22 Loud clamour for Hugh, say, with Bellow (3,3,3) HUE AND CRY
24 Ambi's put out some poetic measures (5)
26 They have no hearing (3,4)
27 Model lubrication at work (7)
28 Perhaps less perfect sense of one's dignity (4-7)

Down
1 Mafia errs in designing structures of rockets (9) AIRFRAMES
2 Yellow pigment in round red fastener (5)
3 Flower in a gentle setting (9)
4 Command said to be across the ocean (7) OVERSEA
5 Settle on going into one drubbing (4,3) IRON OUT
6 German mathematician finally took a different line (5) KLEIN
7 Union bearing not hundred but thousand (8) MARRIAGE
8 Vocalised song outside church (4)
14 Ironside gets engineer and journalist searched (8) FERRETED
16 Wrongly certifies mends (9)
17 This gives no forward view (9)
19 Being diplomatic, set right fault plaguing odd city (7)
20 The Sun, for example, omitted youth centre in Saturday's revised edition (7)
22 Dislike 'cover point' (4)
23 Requires massages, reportedly (5)
25 One is engrossed in additional material (5) MOIRE

[Russellbew]

Across
1 What a dog may have — reason for tiff (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 Beat back on sign of life (7) REPULSE
10 Plea to write song for a kind of concert (4-3) OPEN-AIR
11 Keep talking about redhead's marriage one left out (3,2) RUN ON
12 Dirty Don's cruel villain (9) SCOUNDREL
13 Non-uniform dress (5) MUFTI
15 Result of chasing some calculations? (9) AFTERMATH
18 Refused it? No, overindulged! (9)
21 Congress leader's tilt to be spotless (5)
22 Loud clamour for Hugh, say, with Bellow (3,3,3) HUE AND CRY
24 Ambi's put out some poetic measures (5)
26 They have no hearing (3,4)
27 Model lubrication at work (7)
28 Perhaps less perfect sense of one's dignity (4-7)

Down
1 Mafia errs in designing structures of rockets (9) AIRFRAMES
2 Yellow pigment in round red fastener (5)
3 Flower in a gentle setting (9)
4 Command said to be across the ocean (7) OVERSEA
5 Settle on going into one drubbing (4,3) IRON OUT
6 German mathematician finally took a different line (5) KLEIN
7 Union bearing not hundred but thousand (8) MARRIAGE
8 Vocalised song outside church (4) ORAL
14 Ironside gets engineer and journalist searched (8) FERRETED
16 Wrongly certifies mends (9) RECTIFIES
17 This gives no forward view (9)
19 Being diplomatic, set right fault plaguing odd city (7)
20 The Sun, for example, omitted youth centre in Saturday's revised edition (7) DAYSTAR
22 Dislike 'cover point' (4) HATES
23 Requires massages, reportedly (5) NEEDS
25 One is engrossed in additional material (5) MOIRE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 What a dog may have — reason for tiff (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 Beat back on sign of life (7) REPULSE
10 Plea to write song for a kind of concert (4-3) OPEN-AIR
11 Keep talking about redhead's marriage one left out (3,2) RUN ON
12 Dirty Don's cruel villain (9) SCOUNDREL
13 Non-uniform dress (5) MUFTI
15 Result of chasing some calculations? (9) AFTERMATH
18 Refused it? No, overindulged! (9)SURFEITED
21 Congress leader's tilt to be spotless (5)CLEAN
22 Loud clamour for Hugh, say, with Bellow (3,3,3) HUE AND CRY
24 Ambi's put out some poetic measures (5)IAMBS
26 They have no hearing (3,4)THE DEAF
27 Model lubrication at work (7)TOILING
28 Perhaps less perfect sense of one's dignity (4-7)SELF-RESPECT

Down
1 Mafia errs in designing structures of rockets (9) AIRFRAMES
2 Yellow pigment in round red fastener (5)ORPIN
3 Flower in a gentle setting (9)EGLANTINE
4 Command said to be across the ocean (7) OVERSEA
5 Settle on going into one drubbing (4,3) IRON OUT
6 German mathematician finally took a different line (5) KLEIN
7 Union bearing not hundred but thousand (8) MARRIAGE
8 Vocalised song outside church (4) ORAL
14 Ironside gets engineer and journalist searched (8) FERRETED
16 Wrongly certifies mends (9) RECTIFIES
17 This gives no forward view (9)HINDSIGHT
19 Being diplomatic, set right fault plaguing odd city (7)TACTFUL
20 The Sun, for example, omitted youth centre in Saturday's revised edition (7) DAYSTAR
22 Dislike 'cover point' (4) HATES
23 Requires massages, reportedly (5) NEEDS
25 One is engrossed in additional material (5) MOIRE

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

[deepakgita]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but their answers are all related to a human organ.

ACROSS
1 Adolescent keeping up with The Times? (11)
9 *Letters from the applicant Hussain (7) CANTHUS
10 Bank cashier? He may count votes in an assembly (6)
11 Tailless animal with a spiritual leader (5)
12 Wrong of the sick English leader to delay return (7)
15 *Ukraine detains Victor and Elizabeth (4)
16 Colour of the grains, wasted according to hearsay (6,4)
18 Canny ride I arranged for the rabble-rouser (10) INCENDIARY
20 *Revolutionary electronic assistant from Apple? (4)
23 *Circular letter I found in the midst of a combination of notes (7)
24 Interrupt the model to replace a minute herb (3,2)
26 *Cereal presented prior to an unlimited set of courses (6)
27 Marsh is introduced to a strange ping from an old coin (7)
28 Tending to rise with the construction of the casino lanes (11) ASCENSIONAL

DOWN
2 Cleansing that might result in a population decrease? (6)
3 Son goes up to meet Henry with a snack (4)
4 Rode out to participate in the field of an ancient racket game (10)
5 *Appreciable turn after the ice is removed (8) PALPEBRA
6 *I bellow for the audience (7)
7 South Carolina and Utah team to catch ring in-charge affected with a vitamin deficiency (9)
8 Powerless moody saint got wasted (6)
13 Certain Roman Catholic friars could be natives from West Indies (10)
14 Celebrity's answer discarded by the Oriental in a parish house (9)
17 Overstep with the design of a fine ring (8) INFRINGE
19 Mel ignored school-mates in trouble for working together (7)
21 *Hire Aussie leader at the wrong place (6)
22 *Bends backward to accommodate the French (6)
25 Occupied with the characters from the corrupt organization (2,2)

4208

[sandhya.p61]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but their answers are all related to a human organ.

ACROSS
1 Adolescent keeping up with The Times? (11)
9 *Letters from the applicant Hussain (7) CANTHUS
10 Bank cashier? He may count votes in an assembly (6)
11 Tailless animal with a spiritual leader (5)
12 Wrong of the sick English leader to delay return (7) ILLEGAL
15 *Ukraine detains Victor and Elizabeth (4)
16 Colour of the grains, wasted according to hearsay (6,4) POWDER BLUE
18 Canny ride I arranged for the rabble-rouser (10) INCENDIARY
20 *Revolutionary electronic assistant from Apple? (4)
23 *Circular letter I found in the midst of a combination of notes (7)
24 Interrupt the model to replace a minute herb (3,2)
26 *Cereal presented prior to an unlimited set of courses (6)
27 Marsh is introduced to a strange ping from an old coin (7)
28 Tending to rise with the construction of the casino lanes (11) ASCENSIONAL

DOWN
2 Cleansing that might result in a population decrease? (6)
3 Son goes up to meet Henry with a snack (4)
4 Rode out to participate in the field of an ancient racket game (10)BATTLEDORE
5 *Appreciable turn after the ice is removed (8) PALPEBRA
6 *I bellow for the audience (7)
7 South Carolina and Utah team to catch ring in-charge affected with a vitamin deficiency (9) SCORBUTIC
8 Powerless moody saint got wasted (6)
13 Certain Roman Catholic friars could be natives from West Indies (10) DOMINICANS
14 Celebrity's answer discarded by the Oriental in a parish house (9)
17 Overstep with the design of a fine ring (8) INFRINGE
19 Mel ignored school-mates in trouble for working together (7)
21 *Hire Aussie leader at the wrong place (6)
22 *Bends backward to accommodate the French (6)
25 Occupied with the characters from the corrupt organization (2,2)

[Russellbew]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but their answers are all related to a human organ.

ACROSS
1 Adolescent keeping up with The Times? (11)
9 *Letters from the applicant Hussain (7) CANTHUS
10 Bank cashier? He may count votes in an assembly (6) TELLER
11 Tailless animal with a spiritual leader (5) RABBI
12 Wrong of the sick English leader to delay return (7) ILLEGAL
15 *Ukraine detains Victor and Elizabeth (4)
16 Colour of the grains, wasted according to hearsay (6,4) POWDER BLUE
18 Canny ride I arranged for the rabble-rouser (10) INCENDIARY
20 *Revolutionary electronic assistant from Apple? (4) IRIS
23 *Circular letter I found in the midst of a combination of notes (7)
24 Interrupt the model to replace a minute herb (3,2)
26 *Cereal presented prior to an unlimited set of courses (6)
27 Marsh is introduced to a strange ping from an old coin (7)
28 Tending to rise with the construction of the casino lanes (11) ASCENSIONAL

DOWN
2 Cleansing that might result in a population decrease? (6)
3 Son goes up to meet Henry with a snack (4) NOSH
4 Rode out to participate in the field of an ancient racket game (10)BATTLEDORE
5 *Appreciable turn after the ice is removed (8) PALPEBRA
6 *I bellow for the audience (7)
7 South Carolina and Utah team to catch ring in-charge affected with a vitamin deficiency (9) SCORBUTIC
8 Powerless moody saint got wasted (6)
13 Certain Roman Catholic friars could be natives from West Indies (10) DOMINICANS
14 Celebrity's answer discarded by the Oriental in a parish house (9)
17 Overstep with the design of a fine ring (8) INFRINGE
19 Mel ignored school-mates in trouble for working together (7)
21 *Hire Aussie leader at the wrong place (6)
22 *Bends backward to accommodate the French (6)
25 Occupied with the characters from the corrupt organization (2,2) UP TO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but their answers are all related to a human organ.

ACROSS
1 Adolescent keeping up with The Times? (11)TEENYBOPPER
9 *Letters from the applicant Hussain (7) CANTHUS
10 Bank cashier? He may count votes in an assembly (6) TELLER
11 Tailless animal with a spiritual leader (5) RABBI
12 Wrong of the sick English leader to delay return (7) ILLEGAL
15 *Ukraine detains Victor and Elizabeth (4)UVEA
16 Colour of the grains, wasted according to hearsay (6,4) POWDER BLUE
18 Canny ride I arranged for the rabble-rouser (10) INCENDIARY
20 *Revolutionary electronic assistant from Apple? (4) IRIS
23 *Circular letter I found in the midst of a combination of notes (7)CHOROID
24 Interrupt the model to replace a minute herb (3,2)CUT IN
26 *Cereal presented prior to an unlimited set of courses (6)CORNEA
27 Marsh is introduced to a strange ping from an old coin (7)PFENNIG
28 Tending to rise with the construction of the casino lanes (11) ASCENSIONAL

DOWN
2 Cleansing that might result in a population decrease? (6)ETHNIC
3 Son goes up to meet Henry with a snack (4) NOSH
4 Rode out to participate in the field of an ancient racket game (10)BATTLEDORE
5 *Appreciable turn after the ice is removed (8) PALPEBRA
6 *I bellow for the audience (7)EYEBALL
7 South Carolina and Utah team to catch ring in-charge affected with a vitamin deficiency (9) SCORBUTIC
8 Powerless moody saint got wasted (6)UNABLE
13 Certain Roman Catholic friars could be natives from West Indies (10) DOMINICANS
14 Celebrity's answer discarded by the Oriental in a parish house (9)PERSONAGE
17 Overstep with the design of a fine ring (8) INFRINGE
19 Mel ignored school-mates in trouble for working together (7)CAHOOTS
21 *Hire Aussie leader at the wrong place (6)RETINA
22 *Bends backward to accommodate the French (6)SCLERA
25 Occupied with the characters from the corrupt organization (2,2) UP TO

:clap::clap::clap: A tough biology puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Simple diet represents a type of regulation (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
9 Bar at the station (4)
10 Compel by coercion to find a way to follow the retreating perjurer (8) RAILROAD
11 One might do this to ensure account security (3,3) LOG OFF
12 Trouble after sending out the Pole and one of the Orientals for colour (5) BEIGE
13 Angel ignites concealed explosive (9) GELIGINITE
14 Honour to take in a Pole on trial (7)
17 Craft designed to accept conditional return of an irritating type of jam? (7)
20 I would attach a letter with the note on the equipment — it may aid the police (9)
22 Some trigonometric quantities reportedly fetch marks (5)
25 Unlimited money and a strategy gets a type of ticket (3-3)
26 Cutting through the junction (8)
27 Connect with the English leader moving up behind the unknown mythical creature (4)
28 Fictional character may ruin a train somehow (10)

Down
1 Talk with the Greek character getting rid of the king for a sedative (6)
2 Combines resources to go north in a sailing vessel (5)
3 Bit of tin placed around an insect (7)
4 It's harder for one going downhill to embrace the volunteer and the student (8)
5 Shape concealed by the Valparaiso gondoliers (6)
6 Rain that might come down after a win? (8)
8 Colleague upset by the absconding criminal writes a short poem (7)
15 Risk in writing article that goes deep into gender reform (8)
16 Send hauling cart up to the place where vessels are built (8)
18 Thrill in giving a facelift to son's fir (7)
19 Remove conflict by getting Oscar to go out for the article (7)
21 Fledgling was acquainted with the insect, we hear (6)
23 Calorie-reduced fondant prepared after losing heart (6)
24 Going here might indicate deterioration (5)

4213

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Simple diet represents a type of regulation (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
9 Bar at the station (4)
10 Compel by coercion to find a way to follow the retreating perjurer (8) RAILROAD
11 One might do this to ensure account security (3,3) LOG OFF
12 Trouble after sending out the Pole and one of the Orientals for colour (5) BEIGE
13 Angel ignites concealed explosive (9) GELIGINITE
14 Honour to take in a Pole on trial (7)
17 Craft designed to accept conditional return of an irritating type of jam? (7)
20 I would attach a letter with the note on the equipment — it may aid the police (9) IDENTIKIT
22 Some trigonometric quantities reportedly fetch marks (5)
25 Unlimited money and a strategy gets a type of ticket (3-3) ONE-WAY
26 Cutting through the junction (8)
27 Connect with the English leader moving up behind the unknown mythical creature (4)
28 Fictional character may ruin a train somehow (10)

Down
1 Talk with the Greek character getting rid of the king for a sedative (6)
2 Combines resources to go north in a sailing vessel (5)
3 Bit of tin placed around an insect (7)
4 It's harder for one going downhill to embrace the volunteer and the student (8)
5 Shape concealed by the Valparaiso gondoliers (6)
6 Rain that might come down after a win? (8)
8 Colleague upset by the absconding criminal writes a short poem (7)
15 Risk in writing article that goes deep into gender reform (8)
16 Send hauling cart up to the place where vessels are built (8) SHIPYARD
18 Thrill in giving a facelift to son's fir (7)
19 Remove conflict by getting Oscar to go out for the article (7) DISCARD
21 Fledgling was acquainted with the insect, we hear (6) NEWBIE
23 Calorie-reduced fondant prepared after losing heart (6)
24 Going here might indicate deterioration (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Simple diet represents a type of regulation (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
9 Bar at the station (4) STOP
10 Compel by coercion to find a way to follow the retreating perjurer (8) RAILROAD
11 One might do this to ensure account security (3,3) LOG OFF
12 Trouble after sending out the Pole and one of the Orientals for colour (5) BEIGE
13 Angel ignites concealed explosive (9) GELIGINITE
14 Honour to take in a Pole on trial (7)
17 Craft designed to accept conditional return of an irritating type of jam? (7) TRAFFIC
20 I would attach a letter with the note on the equipment — it may aid the police (9) IDENTIKIT
22 Some trigonometric quantities reportedly fetch marks (5)
25 Unlimited money and a strategy gets a type of ticket (3-3) ONE-WAY
26 Cutting through the junction (8)
27 Connect with the English leader moving up behind the unknown mythical creature (4) YETI
28 Fictional character may ruin a train somehow (10)

Down
1 Talk with the Greek character getting rid of the king for a sedative (6)
2 Combines resources to go north in a sailing vessel (5)
3 Bit of tin placed around an insect (7)
4 It's harder for one going downhill to embrace the volunteer and the student (8)
5 Shape concealed by the Valparaiso gondoliers (6) ISOGON
6 Rain that might come down after a win? (8) CONFETTI
8 Colleague upset by the absconding criminal writes a short poem (7)
15 Risk in writing article that goes deep into gender reform (8)
16 Send hauling cart up to the place where vessels are built (8) SHIPYARD
18 Thrill in giving a facelift to son's fir (7)
19 Remove conflict by getting Oscar to go out for the article (7) DISCARD
21 Fledgling was acquainted with the insect, we hear (6) NEWBIE
23 Calorie-reduced fondant prepared after losing heart (6)
24 Going here might indicate deterioration (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Simple diet represents a type of regulation (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
9 Bar at the station (4) STOP
10 Compel by coercion to find a way to follow the retreating perjurer (8) RAILROAD
11 One might do this to ensure account security (3,3) LOG OFF
12 Trouble after sending out the Pole and one of the Orientals for colour (5) BEIGE
13 Angel ignites concealed explosive (9) GELIGINITE
14 Honour to take in a Pole on trial (7)REVERSE
17 Craft designed to accept conditional return of an irritating type of jam? (7) TRAFFIC
20 I would attach a letter with the note on the equipment — it may aid the police (9) IDENTIKIT
22 Some trigonometric quantities reportedly fetch marks (5)SIGNS
25 Unlimited money and a strategy gets a type of ticket (3-3) ONE-WAY
26 Cutting through the junction (8)CROSSING
27 Connect with the English leader moving up behind the unknown mythical creature (4) YETI
28 Fictional character may ruin a train somehow (10)RURITANIAN

Down
1 Talk with the Greek character getting rid of the king for a sedative (6)OPIATE
2 Combines resources to go north in a sailing vessel (5)SLOOP
3 Bit of tin placed around an insect (7)SMIDGEN
4 It's harder for one going downhill to embrace the volunteer and the student (8)STALKIER
5 Shape concealed by the Valparaiso gondoliers (6) ISOGON
6 Rain that might come down after a win? (8) CONFETTI
8 Colleague upset by the absconding criminal writes a short poem (7)ECOLOGUE
15 Risk in writing article that goes deep into gender reform (8)ENDANGER
16 Send hauling cart up to the place where vessels are built (8) SHIPYARD
18 Thrill in giving a facelift to son's fir (7)FRISSON
19 Remove conflict by getting Oscar to go out for the article (7) DISCARD
21 Fledgling was acquainted with the insect, we hear (6) NEWBIE
23 Calorie-reduced fondant prepared after losing heart (6)NONFAT
24 Going here might indicate deterioration (5)SOUTH

:clap::clap::clap: An interesting traffic signs puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Remain at sea as a soldier (6)
9 Eagerly waiting on clue to solve finally (2,6)
10 Imitation stone, it is of national importance to the Irish (8)
11 Fight through great hardship initially to make progress (6)
12 Parking and running around certain spot on holiday (8-7) PLEASURE-SEEKING
14 Make a case to arrest syndicate (5,2)
16 One of two identical elements reacting with Phosphorus to become opposite (7) ISOTOPE
19 Hear lecture's finally broadcast (6,9)
22 Resist killing a sheep (6)
24 Try going round meadow inhaling cold air (8)
25 Pots break in a trip? (8)
26 Hoi polloi, term describing idle (6)

Down
1 Music composer's role in production of one single (8)
2 End up repeatedly in an aboriginal hut (3-3)
3 Finding victory is special in turn (10)
4 Publication to study risk to Spooner (7)
5 Man without date seen in satsangs frequently (4)
6 Small power booster, it is attached to a bike (8) SPROCKET
7 Relax in sun regularly (6)
13 Flower from tree I'll say, exotic (6,4) EASTER LILY
15 A sudden jump in reputation? That'll never happen (3,1,4)
17 I continue dissecting a column (8) PILASTER
18 Striking group (7)
20 Fancy side a team put together (6)
21 Street kid moving around endlessly (6)
23 Talk deliriously about excellent party (4)

4214

[Russellrvw]

Across
8 Remain at sea as a soldier (6) MARINE*
9 Eagerly waiting on clue to solve finally (2,6)
10 Imitation stone, it is of national importance to the Irish (8)
11 Fight through great hardship initially to make progress (6)
12 Parking and running around certain spot on holiday (8-7)
14 Make a case to arrest syndicate (5,2)
16 One of two identical elements reacting with Phosphorus to become opposite (7) ISOTOPE+P* = Opposite
19 Hear lecture's finally broadcast (6,9)
22 Resist killing a sheep (6)
24 Try going round meadow inhaling cold air (8)
25 Pots break in a trip? (8)
26 Hoi polloi, term describing idle (6) LOITER (T)

Down
1 Music composer's role in production of one single (8)
2 End up repeatedly in an aboriginal hut (3-3)
3 Finding victory is special in turn (10)
4 Publication to study risk to Spooner (7)
5 Man without date seen in satsangs frequently (4) S T A G
6 Small power booster, it is attached to a bike (8)
7 Relax in sun regularly (6)
13 Flower from tree I'll say, exotic (6,4) EASTER LILY*
15 A sudden jump in reputation? That'll never happen (3,1,4)
17 I continue dissecting a column (8)
18 Striking group (7)
20 Fancy side a team put together (6)
21 Street kid moving around endlessly (6)
23 Talk deliriously about excellent party (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Remain at sea as a soldier (6) MARINE*
9 Eagerly waiting on clue to solve finally (2,6)
10 Imitation stone, it is of national importance to the Irish (8)
11 Fight through great hardship initially to make progress (6)
12 Parking and running around certain spot on holiday (8-7) PLEASURE-SEEKING
14 Make a case to arrest syndicate (5,2)
16 One of two identical elements reacting with Phosphorus to become opposite (7) ISOTOPE+P* = Opposite
19 Hear lecture's finally broadcast (6,9) LISTEN CAREFULLY
22 Resist killing a sheep (6)
24 Try going round meadow inhaling cold air (8)
25 Pots break in a trip? (8)
26 Hoi polloi, term describing idle (6) LOITER (T)

Down
1 Music composer's role in production of one single (8)
2 End up repeatedly in an aboriginal hut (3-3)
3 Finding victory is special in turn (10)
4 Publication to study risk to Spooner (7)
5 Man without date seen in satsangs frequently (4) S T A G
6 Small power booster, it is attached to a bike (8) SPROCKET
7 Relax in sun regularly (6)
13 Flower from tree I'll say, exotic (6,4) EASTER LILY*
15 A sudden jump in reputation? That'll never happen (3,1,4) NOT A HOPE
17 I continue dissecting a column (8) PILASTER
18 Striking group (7)
20 Fancy side a team put together (6)
21 Street kid moving around endlessly (6)
23 Talk deliriously about excellent party (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Remain at sea as a soldier (6) MARINE*
9 Eagerly waiting on clue to solve finally (2,6) ON TIPTOE
10 Imitation stone, it is of national importance to the Irish (8)
11 Fight through great hardship initially to make progress (6) GROWTH
12 Parking and running around certain spot on holiday (8-7) PLEASURE-SEEKING
14 Make a case to arrest syndicate (5,2)
16 One of two identical elements reacting with Phosphorus to become opposite (7) ISOTOPE+P* = Opposite
19 Hear lecture's finally broadcast (6,9) LISTEN CAREFULLY
22 Resist killing a sheep (6)
24 Try going round meadow inhaling cold air (8)
25 Pots break in a trip? (8)
26 Hoi polloi, term describing idle (6) LOITER (T)

Down
1 Music composer's role in production of one single (8)
2 End up repeatedly in an aboriginal hut (3-3)
3 Finding victory is special in turn (10) RESOLUTION
4 Publication to study risk to Spooner (7)
5 Man without date seen in satsangs frequently (4) S T A G
6 Small power booster, it is attached to a bike (8) SPROCKET
7 Relax in sun regularly (6) SOFTEN
13 Flower from tree I'll say, exotic (6,4) EASTER LILY*
15 A sudden jump in reputation? That'll never happen (3,1,4) NOT A HOPE
17 I continue dissecting a column (8) PILASTER
18 Striking group (7)
20 Fancy side a team put together (6)
21 Street kid moving around endlessly (6) URCHIN
23 Talk deliriously about excellent party (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Remain at sea as a soldier (6) MARINE*
9 Eagerly waiting on clue to solve finally (2,6) ON TIPTOE
10 Imitation stone, it is of national importance to the Irish (8)SHAMROCK
11 Fight through great hardship initially to make progress (6) GROWTH
12 Parking and running around certain spot on holiday (8-7) PLEASURE-SEEKING
14 Make a case to arrest syndicate (5,2)BRING IN
16 One of two identical elements reacting with Phosphorus to become opposite (7) ISOTOPE+P* = Opposite
19 Hear lecture's finally broadcast (6,9) LISTEN CAREFULLY
22 Resist killing a sheep (6)
24 Try going round meadow inhaling cold air (8)
25 Pots break in a trip? (8)
26 Hoi polloi, term describing idle (6) LOITER (T)

Down
1 Music composer's role in production of one single (8)BACHELOR
2 End up repeatedly in an aboriginal hut (3-3)
3 Finding victory is special in turn (10) RESOLUTION
4 Publication to study risk to Spooner (7)
5 Man without date seen in satsangs frequently (4) S T A G
6 Small power booster, it is attached to a bike (8) SPROCKET
7 Relax in sun regularly (6) SOFTEN
13 Flower from tree I'll say, exotic (6,4) EASTER LILY*
15 A sudden jump in reputation? That'll never happen (3,1,4) NOT A HOPE
17 I continue dissecting a column (8) PILASTER
18 Striking group (7)
20 Fancy side a team put together (6)IDEATE
21 Street kid moving around endlessly (6) URCHIN
23 Talk deliriously about excellent party (4)RAVE

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Remain at sea as a soldier (6) MARINE*
9 Eagerly waiting on clue to solve finally (2,6) ON TIPTOE
10 Imitation stone, it is of national importance to the Irish (8)SHAMROCK
11 Fight through great hardship initially to make progress (6) GROWTH
12 Parking and running around certain spot on holiday (8-7) PLEASURE-SEEKING
14 Make a case to arrest syndicate (5,2)BRING IN
16 One of two identical elements reacting with Phosphorus to become opposite (7) ISOTOPE+P* = Opposite
19 Hear lecture's finally broadcast (6,9) LISTEN CAREFULLY
22 Resist killing a sheep (6) WETHER
24 Try going round meadow inhaling cold air (8)
25 Pots break in a trip? (8) STOPOVER
26 Hoi polloi, term describing idle (6) LOITER (T)

Down
1 Music composer's role in production of one single (8)BACHELOR
2 End up repeatedly in an aboriginal hut (3-3) MIA-MIA
3 Finding victory is special in turn (10) RESOLUTION
4 Publication to study risk to Spooner (7) BOOKLET
5 Man without date seen in satsangs frequently (4) S T A G
6 Small power booster, it is attached to a bike (8) SPROCKET
7 Relax in sun regularly (6) SOFTEN
13 Flower from tree I'll say, exotic (6,4) EASTER LILY*
15 A sudden jump in reputation? That'll never happen (3,1,4) NOT A HOPE
17 I continue dissecting a column (8) PILASTER
18 Striking group (7) BATTERY
20 Fancy side a team put together (6)IDEATE
21 Street kid moving around endlessly (6) URCHIN
23 Talk deliriously about excellent party (4)RAVE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Remain at sea as a soldier (6) MARINE*
9 Eagerly waiting on clue to solve finally (2,6) ON TIPTOE
10 Imitation stone, it is of national importance to the Irish (8)SHAMROCK
11 Fight through great hardship initially to make progress (6) GROWTH
12 Parking and running around certain spot on holiday (8-7) PLEASURE-SEEKING
14 Make a case to arrest syndicate (5,2)BRING IN
16 One of two identical elements reacting with Phosphorus to become opposite (7) ISOTOPE+P* = Opposite
19 Hear lecture's finally broadcast (6,9) LISTEN CAREFULLY
22 Resist killing a sheep (6) WETHER
24 Try going round meadow inhaling cold air (8)TELECAST
25 Pots break in a trip? (8) STOPOVER
26 Hoi polloi, term describing idle (6) LOITER (T)

Down
1 Music composer's role in production of one single (8)BACHELOR
2 End up repeatedly in an aboriginal hut (3-3) MIA-MIA
3 Finding victory is special in turn (10) RESOLUTION
4 Publication to study risk to Spooner (7) BOOKLET
5 Man without date seen in satsangs frequently (4) S T A G
6 Small power booster, it is attached to a bike (8) SPROCKET
7 Relax in sun regularly (6) SOFTEN
13 Flower from tree I'll say, exotic (6,4) EASTER LILY*
15 A sudden jump in reputation? That'll never happen (3,1,4) NOT A HOPE
17 I continue dissecting a column (8) PILASTER
18 Striking group (7) BATTERY
20 Fancy side a team put together (6)IDEATE
21 Street kid moving around endlessly (6) URCHIN
23 Talk deliriously about excellent party (4)RAVE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Player’s skill changed his aims in cup (12) MUSICIANSHIP
9 Headdress and odd items from trip abroad (5)
10 Persistent soldier perhaps following royal female, ignoring public relations (9)
11 Ordinary article in house (7)
12 States Spain opposed (6)
14 Cross, missing northern resort (3)
16 Supercilious in charge, having fresh food sent round (6-5) TOFFEE-NOSED
17 Bit of wood used for mending fences? (5,6)
18 Vegetable from month back (3)
20 Songbird is able to change, leaving out verse (6)
21 Lines about entering into legal actions (7)
24 Promise prize, late in being arranged (9)
25 Scene caused by saint breaking through (5)
26 Fashion in a sense is tragic (5-7)

Down
1 Doctor with obligations guarding against inducements (7)
2 Produce small puppet (5)
3 Novelist’s plan involving group on river and volcano mostly written up (9,6) CHARLOTTE BRONTE
4 Revised main warning about force in allegory (6,4) ANIMAL FARM
5 Dry time for religious group (4)
6 Rapturous vein then has to be modified to keep calm (2,7,6) IN SEVENTH HEAVEN
7 Room in church designed as crypt is lacking power (8)
8 Escort at first in touch with purpose (6)
13 Unravel oddly absorbing account, ending in your everyday language (10)
15 Lose support of knight, put away after a deception (8)
17 Interest people hold (6)
19 Insect problem upset horse (7)
22 Japanese food coming in pleases us highly (5)
23 Support lord in speech (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2847/article7360722.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Player’s skill changed his aims in cup (12) MUSICIANSHIP
9 Headdress and odd items from trip abroad (5) TIARA
10 Persistent soldier perhaps following royal female, ignoring public relations (9) INCESSANT
11 Ordinary article in house (7) VANILLA
12 States Spain opposed (6)
14 Cross, missing northern resort (3) SPA
16 Supercilious in charge, having fresh food sent round (6-5) TOFFEE-NOSED
17 Bit of wood used for mending fences? (5,6)
18 Vegetable from month back (3)
20 Songbird is able to change, leaving out verse (6)
21 Lines about entering into legal actions (7)
24 Promise prize, late in being arranged (9)
25 Scene caused by saint breaking through (5) VISTA
26 Fashion in a sense is tragic (5-7)

Down
1 Doctor with obligations guarding against inducements (7)
2 Produce small puppet (5)
3 Novelist’s plan involving group on river and volcano mostly written up (9,6) CHARLOTTE BRONTE
4 Revised main warning about force in allegory (6,4) ANIMAL FARM
5 Dry time for religious group (4)
6 Rapturous vein then has to be modified to keep calm (2,7,6) IN SEVENTH HEAVEN
7 Room in church designed as crypt is lacking power (8)
8 Escort at first in touch with purpose (6)
13 Unravel oddly absorbing account, ending in your everyday language (10)
15 Lose support of knight, put away after a deception (8)
17 Interest people hold (6)
19 Insect problem upset horse (7)
22 Japanese food coming in pleases us highly (5)
23 Support lord in speech (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Player’s skill changed his aims in cup (12) MUSICIANSHIP
9 Headdress and odd items from trip abroad (5) TIARA
10 Persistent soldier perhaps following royal female, ignoring public relations (9) INCESSANT
11 Ordinary article in house (7) VANILLA
12 States Spain opposed (6)AVERSE
14 Cross, missing northern resort (3) SPA
16 Supercilious in charge, having fresh food sent round (6-5) TOFFEE-NOSED
17 Bit of wood used for mending fences? (5,6)
18 Vegetable from month back (3)YAM
20 Songbird is able to change, leaving out verse (6)
21 Lines about entering into legal actions (7)CREASES
24 Promise prize, late in being arranged (9)
25 Scene caused by saint breaking through (5) VISTA
26 Fashion in a sense is tragic (5-7)

Down
1 Doctor with obligations guarding against inducements (7)
2 Produce small puppet (5)
3 Novelist’s plan involving group on river and volcano mostly written up (9,6) CHARLOTTE BRONTE
4 Revised main warning about force in allegory (6,4) ANIMAL FARM
5 Dry time for religious group (4)
6 Rapturous vein then has to be modified to keep calm (2,7,6) IN SEVENTH HEAVEN
7 Room in church designed as crypt is lacking power (8)
8 Escort at first in touch with purpose (6)
13 Unravel oddly absorbing account, ending in your everyday language (10)
15 Lose support of knight, put away after a deception (8)
17 Interest people hold (6)
19 Insect problem upset horse (7)
22 Japanese food coming in pleases us highly (5)SUSHI
23 Support lord in speech (4)PIER

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5)
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6)
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3)
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6)
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5)
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9)
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7)
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7)
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9)
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5)

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7)
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9)
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8)
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2)
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4)
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7)
21 What breaks strong watch? (6)
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5)
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5)

4216

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5)
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6)
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6)
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5)
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9)
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7)
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7)
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9)
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5)

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2)
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4)
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7)
21 What breaks strong watch? (6)
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5)
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5)
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6) SEASON
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6)
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5)
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9) TREASURED
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7) ALMANAC
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7)
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9) PEDIGREED
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5)

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2) LATER ON
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4)
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7)
21 What breaks strong watch? (6)
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5)
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5)

[Russellrvw]

@Clueless
26 Table // Hannibal's / madness at heart (7) ALMANAC (LECTER)N madNess at heart = N

[CLUELESS]

@Clueless
26 Table // Hannibal's / madness at heart (7) ALMANAC (LECTER)N madNess at heart = N

Many thanks, Saarang. How can one forget Doctor Lecter?:evil::evil:

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5)
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6) SEASON
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6)
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5)
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9) TREASURED
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7) LECTERN
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7)
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9) PEDIGREED
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5) WEALS

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2) LATER ON
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4) IN A FLAP
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7) TIDINGS
21 What breaks strong watch? (6) BEHOLD
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5) SHENG
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5)
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6) SEASON
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6)
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5)
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9) TREASURED
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7) LECTERN
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7)
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9) PEDIGREED
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5) WEALS

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)CANAL
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)FLOCKS
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)OBELI
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2) LATER ON
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)ANNOUNCED
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)LAST STRAW
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4) IN A FLAP
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7) TIDINGS
21 What breaks strong watch? (6) BEHOLD
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5) SHENG
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5) INFER
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6) SEASON
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6) ASCENT
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5) AGUES
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9) TREASURED
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7) LECTERN
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7) OARSMAN
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9) PEDIGREED
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5) WEALS

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)CANAL
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)FLOCKS
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)OBELI
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2) LATER ON
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)ANNOUNCED
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)LAST STRAW
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4) IN A FLAP
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7) TIDINGS
21 What breaks strong watch? (6) BEHOLD
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5) SHENG
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5) RUMBA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5) INFER
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6) SEASON
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)IN NEED OF
19 A small change in gradient (6) ASCENT
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5) AGUES
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9) TREASURED
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7) LECTERN
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7) OARSMAN
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9) PEDIGREED
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5) WEALS

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)CANAL
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)FLOCKS
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)OBELI
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2) LATER ON
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)ANNOUNCED
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)LAST STRAW
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)CONTINUE
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4) IN A FLAP
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7) TIDINGS
21 What breaks strong watch? (6) BEHOLD
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5) SHENG
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5) RUMBA

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Regular bike, energy replenished by internal combustion (6) CYCLIC
4 Bone setter takes a blind turn (8)
10 Attacking — smart to go behind sleeper (9) MOLESTING
11 About to lift seed (5)
12 Counselled endlessly about eye (7) OCELLUS
13 Veto fully in order (7)
14 Take out midway in language (5) ERASE
15 General for a cut back in lighting (8)
18 Stretch regularly — it boosts building activity (8) TECTONIC
20 Bear with wife daily (5)
23 Being serious, one will show displeasure (7)
25 Old animal rejected by Herb (7)
26 A minor thing to allow a point (5)
27 Recurring theme of self-determination resolved after Andersen left (9)
28 Simon had organised lecture (8)
29 Accustomed to be denied justice when wounded (6)

Down
1 A setter wearing jacket arrived (4,4)
2 Burn the top off, over time in a volcanic depression (7)
3 Penniless this month — introducing novel characters (9)
5 Heart ache in Singapore — can it be treated? (6,8)
6 Of Noble birth, head of clan is doubly covered (5)
7 Something to eat — one to follow a drill (7)
8 Original human, more by evolution (6)
9 Pricks make you go numb (4,3,7)
16 Ordered wrong meal — sound like ox tongue? (3,6)
17 Made fun about a name, got everything one needed (8)
19 Saying it's end of the line for farm animals (7)
21 Player follows directions, he's doing his job (7)
22 Rival political groups replace party leader by force in a country (6)
24 Whitewash — England tried to avoid it, to some extent (5)

4217

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Regular bike, energy replenished by internal combustion (6) CYCLIC
4 Bone setter takes a blind turn (8)
10 Attacking — smart to go behind sleeper (9) MOLESTING
11 About to lift seed (5)
12 Counselled endlessly about eye (7) OCELLUS
13 Veto fully in order (7)
14 Take out midway in language (5) ERASE
15 General for a cut back in lighting (8)
18 Stretch regularly — it boosts building activity (8) TECTONIC
20 Bear with wife daily (5) WHELP
23 Being serious, one will show displeasure (7)
25 Old animal rejected by Herb (7)
26 A minor thing to allow a point (5)
27 Recurring theme of self-determination resolved after Andersen left (9) LEITMOTIF
28 Simon had organised lecture (8) ADMONISH
29 Accustomed to be denied justice when wounded (6)

Down
1 A setter wearing jacket arrived (4,4)
2 Burn the top off, over time in a volcanic depression (7)
3 Penniless this month — introducing novel characters (9)
5 Heart ache in Singapore — can it be treated? (6,8)
6 Of Noble birth, head of clan is doubly covered (5)
7 Something to eat — one to follow a drill (7)
8 Original human, more by evolution (6)
9 Pricks make you go numb (4,3,7) PINS AND NEEDLES
16 Ordered wrong meal — sound like ox tongue? (3,6)
17 Made fun about a name, got everything one needed (8) SPOONFED
19 Saying it's end of the line for farm animals (7)
21 Player follows directions, he's doing his job (7)
22 Rival political groups replace party leader by force in a country (6)
24 Whitewash — England tried to avoid it, to some extent (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Regular bike, energy replenished by internal combustion (6)
4 Bone setter takes a blind turn (8)
10 Attacking — smart to go behind sleeper (9)
11 About to lift seed (5)
12 Counselled endlessly about eye (7)
13 Veto fully in order (7)
14 Take out midway in language (5)
15 General for a cut back in lighting (8)
18 Stretch regularly — it boosts building activity (8)
20 Bear with wife daily (5)
23 Being serious, one will show displeasure (7)
25 Old animal rejected by Herb (7)
26 A minor thing to allow a point (5) NORTH (T)
27 Recurring theme of self-determination resolved after Andersen left (9) LEITMOTIF*-andersen
28 Simon had organised lecture (8) ADMONISH*
29 Accustomed to be denied justice when wounded (6)

Down
1 A setter wearing jacket arrived (4,4)
2 Burn the top off, over time in a volcanic depression (7)
3 Penniless this month — introducing novel characters (9)
5 Heart ache in Singapore — can it be treated? (6,8) ANGINA PECTORIS*
6 Of Noble birth, head of clan is doubly covered (5)
7 Something to eat — one to follow a drill (7)
8 Original human, more by evolution (6)
9 Pricks make you go numb (4,3,7) PINS AND NEEDLES (CD)
16 Ordered wrong meal — sound like ox tongue? (3,6)
17 Made fun about a name, got everything one needed (8)
19 Saying it's end of the line for farm animals (7)
21 Player follows directions, he's doing his job (7)
22 Rival political groups replace party leader by force in a country (6)
24 Whitewash — England tried to avoid it, to some extent (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Regular bike, energy replenished by internal combustion (6) CYCLIC
4 Bone setter takes a blind turn (8)
10 Attacking — smart to go behind sleeper (9) MOLESTING
11 About to lift seed (5)
12 Counselled endlessly about eye (7) OCELLUS
13 Veto fully in order (7)
14 Take out midway in language (5) ERASE
15 General for a cut back in lighting (8)
18 Stretch regularly — it boosts building activity (8) TECTONIC
20 Bear with wife daily (5) WHELP
23 Being serious, one will show displeasure (7)
25 Old animal rejected by Herb (7) OREGANO
26 A minor thing to allow a point (5)
27 Recurring theme of self-determination resolved after Andersen left (9) LEITMOTIF
28 Simon had organised lecture (8) ADMONISH
29 Accustomed to be denied justice when wounded (6) INURED

Down
1 A setter wearing jacket arrived (4,4)
2 Burn the top off, over time in a volcanic depression (7) SCALDERA
3 Penniless this month — introducing novel characters (9) INSOLVENT
5 Heart ache in Singapore — can it be treated? (6,8) ANGINA PECTORIS
6 Of Noble birth, head of clan is doubly covered (5)
7 Something to eat — one to follow a drill (7)
8 Original human, more by evolution (6)
9 Pricks make you go numb (4,3,7) PINS AND NEEDLES
16 Ordered wrong meal — sound like ox tongue? (3,6)
17 Made fun about a name, got everything one needed (8) SPOONFED
19 Saying it's end of the line for farm animals (7) EPIGRAM
21 Player follows directions, he's doing his job (7)
22 Rival political groups replace party leader by force in a country (6)
24 Whitewash — England tried to avoid it, to some extent (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Regular bike, energy replenished by internal combustion (6) CYCLIC
4 Bone setter takes a blind turn (8)
10 Attacking — smart to go behind sleeper (9) MOLESTING
11 About to lift seed (5)
12 Counselled endlessly about eye (7) OCELLUS
13 Veto fully in order (7)NULLIFY
14 Take out midway in language (5) ERASE
15 General for a cut back in lighting (8)
18 Stretch regularly — it boosts building activity (8) TECTONIC
20 Bear with wife daily (5) WHELP
23 Being serious, one will show displeasure (7)GRIMACE
25 Old animal rejected by Herb (7) OREGANO
26 A minor thing to allow a point (5)
27 Recurring theme of self-determination resolved after Andersen left (9) LEITMOTIF
28 Simon had organised lecture (8) ADMONISH
29 Accustomed to be denied justice when wounded (6) INURED

Down
1 A setter wearing jacket arrived (4,4)
2 Burn the top off, over time in a volcanic depression (7) SCALDERA
3 Penniless this month — introducing novel characters (9) INSOLVENT
5 Heart ache in Singapore — can it be treated? (6,8) ANGINA PECTORIS
6 Of Noble birth, head of clan is doubly covered (5)DUCAL
7 Something to eat — one to follow a drill (7)
8 Original human, more by evolution (6)
9 Pricks make you go numb (4,3,7) PINS AND NEEDLES
16 Ordered wrong meal — sound like ox tongue? (3,6)
17 Made fun about a name, got everything one needed (8) SPOONFED
19 Saying it's end of the line for farm animals (7) EPIGRAM
21 Player follows directions, he's doing his job (7)ENACTOR
22 Rival political groups replace party leader by force in a country (6)
24 Whitewash — England tried to avoid it, to some extent (5)ASHEN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Regular bike, energy replenished by internal combustion (6) CYCLIC
4 Bone setter takes a blind turn (8)MANDIBLE
10 Attacking — smart to go behind sleeper (9) MOLESTING
11 About to lift seed (5)CAROB
12 Counselled endlessly about eye (7) OCELLUS
13 Veto fully in order (7)NULLIFY
14 Take out midway in language (5) ERASE
15 General for a cut back in lighting (8)NAPOLEON
18 Stretch regularly — it boosts building activity (8) TECTONIC
20 Bear with wife daily (5) WHELP
23 Being serious, one will show displeasure (7)GRIMACE
25 Old animal rejected by Herb (7) OREGANO
26 A minor thing to allow a point (5)NORTH
27 Recurring theme of self-determination resolved after Andersen left (9) LEITMOTIF
28 Simon had organised lecture (8) ADMONISH
29 Accustomed to be denied justice when wounded (6) INURED

Down
1 A setter wearing jacket arrived (4,4)CAME OVER
2 Burn the top off, over time in a volcanic depression (7) SCALDERA
3 Penniless this month — introducing novel characters (9) INSOLVENT
5 Heart ache in Singapore — can it be treated? (6,8) ANGINA PECTORIS
6 Of Noble birth, head of clan is doubly covered (5)DUCAL
7 Something to eat — one to follow a drill (7)BURRITO
8 Original human, more by evolution (6)EMBRYO
9 Pricks make you go numb (4,3,7) PINS AND NEEDLES
16 Ordered wrong meal — sound like ox tongue? (3,6)LOW GERMAN
17 Made fun about a name, got everything one needed (8) SPOONFED
19 Saying it's end of the line for farm animals (7) EPIGRAM
21 Player follows directions, he's doing his job (7)ENACTOR
22 Rival political groups replace party leader by force in a country (6)UGANDA
24 Whitewash — England tried to avoid it, to some extent (5)ASHEN

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Half pound hail stone (6)
4 Fate also played truant recently (2,2,4)
9 Attractive boy's out — it's tempting (6)
10 He provides top cover as prospector gets sick (8)
12 Engaged? Go in and send freely (6,2)
13 Mercury perhaps gives surface temperature (6)
15 Considering no hospital in Delhi will be dressing down... (12)
18 ...here it's about workers’ apprehension (12)
21 Drug one had after work (6)
22 With a fiddle boy broke the law (8)
24 Show record drop (8)
25 One doing assembly in shade (6)
26 Starts changing — you need only certain focus (8)
27 Applications in America over the years (6)

Down
1 Fence — one’s blue inside, white outside (8)
2 Short girl or a flower (8)
3 Classic run and hide — makes least difference (10,5)
5 Initially served whiskey in glass, one takes it from bottle (4)
6 Time wasted in talk, used force instead — as two countries had interest in this place (8,7)
7 It accompanies a prayer without name, providing cover (6)
8 Heart rate varies — ignoring the list of mistakes (6)
11 Feed chopped up in hours (7)
14 Clients form a pattern (7)
16 Support it — it's part of early growth (8)
17 Painstaking movie maker, American (8)
19 Fifty per cent average in North Carolina is Scandinavian, maybe (6)
20 Gets set for the odd gossip amid all the noise (4,2)
23 It upsets a ruler, somewhat (4)

4220

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Half pound hail stone (6)
4 Fate also played truant recently (2,2,4) AS OF LATE
9 Attractive boy's out — it's tempting (6)
10 He provides top cover as prospector gets sick (8) MILLINER
12 Engaged? Go in and send freely (6,2)
13 Mercury perhaps gives surface temperature (6)
15 Considering no hospital in Delhi will be dressing down... (12)
18 ...here it's about workers’ apprehension (12)
21 Drug one had after work (6)
22 With a fiddle boy broke the law (8)
24 Show record drop (8)
25 One doing assembly in shade (6)
26 Starts changing — you need only certain focus (8)
27 Applications in America over the years (6) USAGES

Down
1 Fence — one’s blue inside, white outside (8)
2 Short girl or a flower (8)
3 Classic run and hide — makes least difference (10,5)
5 Initially served whiskey in glass, one takes it from bottle (4) SWIG
6 Time wasted in talk, used force instead — as two countries had interest in this place (8,7) FALKLAND ISLANDS
7 It accompanies a prayer without name, providing cover (6)
8 Heart rate varies — ignoring the list of mistakes (6)
11 Feed chopped up in hours (7)
14 Clients form a pattern (7)
16 Support it — it's part of early growth (8)
17 Painstaking movie maker, American (8)
19 Fifty per cent average in North Carolina is Scandinavian, maybe (6)
20 Gets set for the odd gossip amid all the noise (4,2)
23 It upsets a ruler, somewhat (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Half pound hail stone (6)
4 Fate also played truant recently (2,2,4) AS OF LATE
9 Attractive boy's out — it's tempting (6)
10 He provides top cover as prospector gets sick (8) MILLINER
12 Engaged? Go in and send freely (6,2)
13 Mercury perhaps gives surface temperature (6)
15 Considering no hospital in Delhi will be dressing down... (12) DELIBERATING
18 ...here it's about workers’ apprehension (12) PRESENTIMENT
21 Drug one had after work (6)
22 With a fiddle boy broke the law (8)
24 Show record drop (8)
25 One doing assembly in shade (6)
26 Starts changing — you need only certain focus (8)
27 Applications in America over the years (6) USAGES

Down
1 Fence — one’s blue inside, white outside (8)
2 Short girl or a flower (8)
3 Classic run and hide — makes least difference (10,5) CANTERBURY TALES
5 Initially served whiskey in glass, one takes it from bottle (4) SWIG
6 Time wasted in talk, used force instead — as two countries had interest in this place (8,7) FALKLAND ISLANDS
7 It accompanies a prayer without name, providing cover (6)
8 Heart rate varies — ignoring the list of mistakes (6)
11 Feed chopped up in hours (7)
14 Clients form a pattern (7)
16 Support it — it's part of early growth (8) TEETHING
17 Painstaking movie maker, American (8) STUDIOUS
19 Fifty per cent average in North Carolina is Scandinavian, maybe (6)
20 Gets set for the odd gossip amid all the noise (4,2)
23 It upsets a ruler, somewhat (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Half pound hail stone (6)
4 Fate also played truant recently (2,2,4) AS OF LATE
9 Attractive boy's out — it's tempting (6)
10 He provides top cover as prospector gets sick (8) MILLINER
12 Engaged? Go in and send freely (6,2)
13 Mercury perhaps gives surface temperature (6)
15 Considering no hospital in Delhi will be dressing down... (12) DELIBERATING
18 ...here it's about workers’ apprehension (12) PRESENTIMENT
21 Drug one had after work (6) OPIATE
22 With a fiddle boy broke the law (8) VIOLATED
24 Show record drop (8)
25 One doing assembly in shade (6)INDIGO
26 Starts changing — you need only certain focus (8)
27 Applications in America over the years (6) USAGES

Down
1 Fence — one’s blue inside, white outside (8)
2 Short girl or a flower (8)
3 Classic run and hide — makes least difference (10,5) CANTERBURY TALES
5 Initially served whiskey in glass, one takes it from bottle (4) SWIG
6 Time wasted in talk, used force instead — as two countries had interest in this place (8,7) FALKLAND ISLANDS
7 It accompanies a prayer without name, providing cover (6) AWNING
8 Heart rate varies — ignoring the list of mistakes (6)
11 Feed chopped up in hours (7)
14 Clients form a pattern (7)
16 Support it — it's part of early growth (8) TEETHING
17 Painstaking movie maker, American (8) STUDIOUS
19 Fifty per cent average in North Carolina is Scandinavian, maybe (6) NORDIC
20 Gets set for the odd gossip amid all the noise (4,2)
23 It upsets a ruler, somewhat (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Half pound hail stone (6)
4 Fate also played truant recently (2,2,4) AS OF LATE
9 Attractive boy's out — it's tempting (6)
10 He provides top cover as prospector gets sick (8) MILLINER
12 Engaged? Go in and send freely (6,2)
13 Mercury perhaps gives surface temperature (6)
15 Considering no hospital in Delhi will be dressing down... (12) DELIBERATING
18 ...here it's about workers’ apprehension (12) PRESENTIMENT
21 Drug one had after work (6) OPIATE
22 With a fiddle boy broke the law (8) VIOLATED
24 Show record drop (8)DISCLOSE
25 One doing assembly in shade (6)INDIGO
26 Starts changing — you need only certain focus (8)
27 Applications in America over the years (6) USAGES

Down
1 Fence — one’s blue inside, white outside (8)
2 Short girl or a flower (8)
3 Classic run and hide — makes least difference (10,5) CANTERBURY TALES
5 Initially served whiskey in glass, one takes it from bottle (4) SWIG
6 Time wasted in talk, used force instead — as two countries had interest in this place (8,7) FALKLAND ISLANDS
7 It accompanies a prayer without name, providing cover (6) AWNING
8 Heart rate varies — ignoring the list of mistakes (6)ERRATA
11 Feed chopped up in hours (7)NOURISH
14 Clients form a pattern (7)STENCIL
16 Support it — it's part of early growth (8) TEETHING
17 Painstaking movie maker, American (8) STUDIOUS
19 Fifty per cent average in North Carolina is Scandinavian, maybe (6) NORDIC
20 Gets set for the odd gossip amid all the noise (4,2)
23 It upsets a ruler, somewhat (4)TSAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Half pound hail stone (6)PUMICE
4 Fate also played truant recently (2,2,4) AS OF LATE
9 Attractive boy's out — it's tempting (6)LURING
10 He provides top cover as prospector gets sick (8) MILLINER
12 Engaged? Go in and send freely (6,2)SIGNED ON
13 Mercury perhaps gives surface temperature (6)PLANET
15 Considering no hospital in Delhi will be dressing down... (12) DELIBERATING
18 ...here it's about workers’ apprehension (12) PRESENTIMENT
21 Drug one had after work (6) OPIATE
22 With a fiddle boy broke the law (8) VIOLATED
24 Show record drop (8)DISCLOSE
25 One doing assembly in shade (6)INDIGO
26 Starts changing — you need only certain focus (8)CYNOSURE
27 Applications in America over the years (6) USAGES

Down
1 Fence — one’s blue inside, white outside (8)PALISADE
2 Short girl or a flower (8)MARIGOLD
3 Classic run and hide — makes least difference (10,5) CANTERBURY TALES
5 Initially served whiskey in glass, one takes it from bottle (4) SWIG
6 Time wasted in talk, used force instead — as two countries had interest in this place (8,7) FALKLAND ISLANDS
7 It accompanies a prayer without name, providing cover (6) AWNING
8 Heart rate varies — ignoring the list of mistakes (6)ERRATA
11 Feed chopped up in hours (7)NOURISH
14 Clients form a pattern (7)STENCIL
16 Support it — it's part of early growth (8) TEETHING
17 Painstaking movie maker, American (8) STUDIOUS
19 Fifty per cent average in North Carolina is Scandinavian, maybe (6) NORDIC
20 Gets set for the odd gossip amid all the noise (4,2)DIGS IN
23 It upsets a ruler, somewhat (4)TSAR

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Bachelors up to no good — one fears confinement (13)
10 Subject will return from Muscat in a month (5)
11 A drink with date leading to a battle scene (9)
12 Breed a tea garden variety (5,4)
13 One from the family tossed coins (5)
14 Turn over — new student losing heart for writing (7)
16 The cart moved — moved by degrees in one direction (7)
18 He inspects dimension, it's all gold plated (7)
20 Wade through a river and perish (7)
22 Serf or servant detailed to go back (5)
24 Too enthusiastic and keen to pursue the end (9)
26 Site for gimmicks (9)
27 Replace Frenchman and woman (5)
28 Having an upper hand, as I'm departing on ground (13)

Down
2 Thinnest grass in front of home (7)
3 One will believe in such investment (4,5)
4 Mad gladiator shunned gold crown (5)
5 It holds symbols of peace (5,4)
6 Cuts number of reporters (5)
7 Beastly subject — losing interest for top university (7)
8 Lambasting the French, say, as fish remains inside (6-7)
9 Strangely not these birds — I'm surprised (5,3,5)
15 Extremist action essentially protects broken mirrors (9)
17 Overturned vessel limits discharge — keep it to yourself (3-6)
19 Socialist uprising has to survive — you must give it to them (7)
21 Keeping an eye, say on a set of principles in philosophy (7)
23 Paved it up in front (5)
25 German town provides half the basic things (5)

4222

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Bachelors up to no good — one fears confinement (13) CLAUSTROPHOBE*
10 Subject will return from Muscat in a month (5)
11 A drink with date leading to a battle scene (9)
12 Breed a tea garden variety (5,4)
13 One from the family tossed coins (5)
14 Turn over — new student losing heart for writing (7)
16 The cart moved — moved by degrees in one direction (7)
18 He inspects dimension, it's all gold plated (7)
20 Wade through a river and perish (7)
22 Serf or servant detailed to go back (5)
24 Too enthusiastic and keen to pursue the end (9)
26 Site for gimmicks (9)
27 Replace Frenchman and woman (5)
28 Having an upper hand, as I'm departing on ground (13)

Down
2 Thinnest grass in front of home (7)
3 One will believe in such investment (4,5)
4 Mad gladiator shunned gold crown (5) TIARA*-gold
5 It holds symbols of peace (5,4) OLIVE TREE (E)
6 Cuts number of reporters (5)
7 Beastly subject — losing interest for top university (7)
8 Lambasting the French, say, as fish remains inside (6-7) {TONGUE} {L(ASH)ING}
9 Strangely not these birds — I'm surprised (5,3,5) (STONE THE*) (CROWS)
15 Extremist action essentially protects broken mirrors (9)
17 Overturned vessel limits discharge — keep it to yourself (3-6)
19 Socialist uprising has to survive — you must give it to them (7)
21 Keeping an eye, say on a set of principles in philosophy (7)
23 Paved it up in front (5)
25 German town provides half the basic things (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Bachelors up to no good — one fears confinement (13) CLAUSTROPHOBE*
10 Subject will return from Muscat in a month (5)
11 A drink with date leading to a battle scene (9)
12 Breed a tea garden variety (5,4)
13 One from the family tossed coins (5)
14 Turn over — new student losing heart for writing (7)
16 The cart moved — moved by degrees in one direction (7)
18 He inspects dimension, it's all gold plated (7)
20 Wade through a river and perish (7)
22 Serf or servant detailed to go back (5) HELOT
24 Too enthusiastic and keen to pursue the end (9) OVEREAGER
26 Site for gimmicks (9) NOVELTIES
27 Replace Frenchman and woman (5) RENEW
28 Having an upper hand, as I'm departing on ground (13) PREDOMINATING

Down
2 Thinnest grass in front of home (7)
3 One will believe in such investment (4,5)
4 Mad gladiator shunned gold crown (5) TIARA*-gold
5 It holds symbols of peace (5,4) OLIVE TREE (E)
6 Cuts number of reporters (5)
7 Beastly subject — losing interest for top university (7)
8 Lambasting the French, say, as fish remains inside (6-7) {TONGUE} {L(ASH)ING}
9 Strangely not these birds — I'm surprised (5,3,5) (STONE THE*) (CROWS)
15 Extremist action essentially protects broken mirrors (9)
17 Overturned vessel limits discharge — keep it to yourself (3-6)
19 Socialist uprising has to survive — you must give it to them (7)
21 Keeping an eye, say on a set of principles in philosophy (7)
23 Paved it up in front (5)
25 German town provides half the basic things (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Bachelors up to no good — one fears confinement (13) CLAUSTROPHOBE*
10 Subject will return from Muscat in a month (5)
11 A drink with date leading to a battle scene (9)
12 Breed a tea garden variety (5,4) GREAT DANE
13 One from the family tossed coins (5) SCION
14 Turn over — new student losing heart for writing (7)
16 The cart moved — moved by degrees in one direction (7)
18 He inspects dimension, it's all gold plated (7)
20 Wade through a river and perish (7)
22 Serf or servant detailed to go back (5)
24 Too enthusiastic and keen to pursue the end (9)
26 Site for gimmicks (9)
27 Replace Frenchman and woman (5)
28 Having an upper hand, as I'm departing on ground (13)

Down
2 Thinnest grass in front of home (7) LEANEST
3 One will believe in such investment (4,5) UNIT TRUST
4 Mad gladiator shunned gold crown (5) TIARA*-gold
5 It holds symbols of peace (5,4) OLIVE TREE (E)
6 Cuts number of reporters (5)
7 Beastly subject — losing interest for top university (7)
8 Lambasting the French, say, as fish remains inside (6-7) {TONGUE} {L(ASH)ING}
9 Strangely not these birds — I'm surprised (5,3,5) (STONE THE*) (CROWS)
15 Extremist action essentially protects broken mirrors (9)
17 Overturned vessel limits discharge — keep it to yourself (3-6) TOP SECRET
19 Socialist uprising has to survive — you must give it to them (7)
21 Keeping an eye, say on a set of principles in philosophy (7)
23 Paved it up in front (5)
25 German town provides half the basic things (5)

[sandhya.p61]

cross
1 Bachelors up to no good — one fears confinement (13) CLAUSTROPHOBE*
10 Subject will return from Muscat in a month (5)
11 A drink with date leading to a battle scene (9)
12 Breed a tea garden variety (5,4) GREAT DANE
13 One from the family tossed coins (5) SCION
14 Turn over — new student losing heart for writing (7)
16 The cart moved — moved by degrees in one direction (7)
18 He inspects dimension, it's all gold plated (7)AUDITOR
20 Wade through a river and perish (7)
22 Serf or servant detailed to go back (5)HELOT
24 Too enthusiastic and keen to pursue the end (9)
26 Site for gimmicks (9)
27 Replace Frenchman and woman (5) RENEW
28 Having an upper hand, as I'm departing on ground (13)

Down
2 Thinnest grass in front of home (7) LEANEST
3 One will believe in such investment (4,5) UNIT TRUST
4 Mad gladiator shunned gold crown (5) TIARA*-gold
5 It holds symbols of peace (5,4) OLIVE TREE (E)
6 Cuts number of reporters (5)
7 Beastly subject — losing interest for top university (7)
8 Lambasting the French, say, as fish remains inside (6-7) {TONGUE} {L(ASH)ING}
9 Strangely not these birds — I'm surprised (5,3,5) (STONE THE*) (CROWS)
15 Extremist action essentially protects broken mirrors (9)
17 Overturned vessel limits discharge — keep it to yourself (3-6) TOP SECRET
19 Socialist uprising has to survive — you must give it to them (7) DELIVER
21 Keeping an eye, say on a set of principles in philosophy (7) ORGANON
23 Paved it up in front (5)
25 German town provides half the basic things (5)

[Russellbew]

cross
1 Bachelors up to no good — one fears confinement (13) CLAUSTROPHOBE*
10 Subject will return from Muscat in a month (5) OMANI
11 A drink with date leading to a battle scene (9)
12 Breed a tea garden variety (5,4) GREAT DANE
13 One from the family tossed coins (5) SCION
14 Turn over — new student losing heart for writing (7) ENTRUST
16 The cart moved — moved by degrees in one direction (7) RATCHET
18 He inspects dimension, it's all gold plated (7)AUDITOR
20 Wade through a river and perish (7)
22 Serf or servant detailed to go back (5)HELOT
24 Too enthusiastic and keen to pursue the end (9) OVEREAGER
26 Site for gimmicks (9)
27 Replace Frenchman and woman (5) RENEW
28 Having an upper hand, as I'm departing on ground (13)

Down
2 Thinnest grass in front of home (7) LEANEST
3 One will believe in such investment (4,5) UNIT TRUST
4 Mad gladiator shunned gold crown (5) TIARA*-gold
5 It holds symbols of peace (5,4) OLIVE TREE (E)
6 Cuts number of reporters (5)
7 Beastly subject — losing interest for top university (7)
8 Lambasting the French, say, as fish remains inside (6-7) {TONGUE} {L(ASH)ING}
9 Strangely not these birds — I'm surprised (5,3,5) (STONE THE*) (CROWS)
15 Extremist action essentially protects broken mirrors (9) TERRORISM
17 Overturned vessel limits discharge — keep it to yourself (3-6) TOP SECRET
19 Socialist uprising has to survive — you must give it to them (7) DELIVER
21 Keeping an eye, say on a set of principles in philosophy (7) ORGANON
23 Paved it up in front (5)
25 German town provides half the basic things (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 A plus B - carrying article by road transport uniformly (6-3-5)
10 Fight to grab long piece of wood (5)
11 Carrier is back, there're openings for pilots (9)
12 Show will reveal everything during exotic act (7)
13 A mental illusion of setter in rocking chair ... (7)
14 ... with time to muse (5)
16 St. Michael made some elementary changes (9)
19 Speculated there will be increase in the overdraft (9)
20 Land reclaimed within Tamil Nadu state (5)
22 Permitted to make deal to acquire base (7)
25 Sporting enthusiast gets rid of his infection (7)
27 Sprint, say to college in New Hampshire (9)
28 Seconds to pick a row (5)
29 Times reprinted - probably made an error of judgement (14)

DOWN
2 Graduate - balance in short supply (9)
3 What pottery holds for a fish eater (5)
4 Governors protect New Delhi from such hazards, of course (4,5)
5 With a vociferous complaint, create some disturbance (5)
6 Get maybe soft and ripe inside for those wearing kilts (9)
7 Perhaps rent a cave (5)
8 Cold and remote (7)
9 Afterthought, ends unnecessary panic with the mind (6)
15 Old wars resolved - warning for those who have a row (9)
17 Acted strangely aboard during training ... (9)
18 ... in true fashion include study contract (9)
19 Old Russia, say, had fame, but way back (7)
21 Feel comfortable with a multinational company (6)
23 Tempts to break rules (5)
24 Exhortation to employ some fire fighting (5)
26 Sample could be acquired, for example (5)

4224

[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
1 A plus B - carrying article by road transport uniformly (6-3-5)
10 Fight to grab long piece of wood (5)
11 Carrier is back, there're openings for pilots (9)
12 Show will reveal everything during exotic act (7)
13 A mental illusion of setter in rocking chair ... (7)
14 ... with time to muse (5)
16 St. Michael made some elementary changes (9)
19 Speculated there will be increase in the overdraft (9)
20 Land reclaimed within Tamil Nadu state (5)
22 Permitted to make deal to acquire base (7)
25 Sporting enthusiast gets rid of his infection (7)
27 Sprint, say to college in New Hampshire (9)
28 Seconds to pick a row (5)
29 Times reprinted - probably made an error of judgement (14) MISINTERPRETED*

DOWN
2 Graduate - balance in short supply (9)
3 What pottery holds for a fish eater (5)
4 Governors protect New Delhi from such hazards, of course (4,5)
5 With a vociferous complaint, create some disturbance (5)
6 Get maybe soft and ripe inside for those wearing kilts (9)
7 Perhaps rent a cave (5) ANTRE*
8 Cold and remote (7)
9 Afterthought, ends unnecessary panic with the mind (6) PS ...Y ..C .. H ..E
15 Old wars resolved - warning for those who have a row (9) (O)(ARSW*)(OMEN)
17 Acted strangely aboard during training ... (9) (CADET*)(SHIP)
18 ... in true fashion include study contract (9)
19 Old Russia, say, had fame, but way back (7)
21 Feel comfortable with a multinational company (6)
23 Tempts to break rules (5)
24 Exhortation to employ some fire fighting (5)
26 Sample could be acquired, for example (5)

[CLUELESS]

ACROSS
1 A plus B - carrying article by road transport uniformly (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
10 Fight to grab long piece of wood (5)
11 Carrier is back, there're openings for pilots (9) NAVIGATES
12 Show will reveal everything during exotic act (7)
13 A mental illusion of setter in rocking chair ... (7) CHIMERA
14 ... with time to muse (5)
16 St. Michael made some elementary changes (9)
19 Speculated there will be increase in the overdraft (9)
20 Land reclaimed within Tamil Nadu state (5)
22 Permitted to make deal to acquire base (7)
25 Sporting enthusiast gets rid of his infection (7)
27 Sprint, say to college in New Hampshire (9)
28 Seconds to pick a row (5)
29 Times reprinted - probably made an error of judgement (14) MISINTERPRETED

DOWN
2 Graduate - balance in short supply (9)
3 What pottery holds for a fish eater (5)
4 Governors protect New Delhi from such hazards, of course (4,5)
5 With a vociferous complaint, create some disturbance (5) HAVOC
6 Get maybe soft and ripe inside for those wearing kilts (9) BAGPIPERS
7 Perhaps rent a cave (5) ANTRE
8 Cold and remote (7) DISTANT
9 Afterthought, ends unnecessary panic with the mind (6) PSYCHE
15 Old wars resolved - warning for those who have a row (9)
17 Acted strangely aboard during training ... (9) CADETSHIP
18 ... in true fashion include study contract (9)
19 Old Russia, say, had fame, but way back (7)
21 Feel comfortable with a multinational company (6)
23 Tempts to break rules (5)
24 Exhortation to employ some fire fighting (5)
26 Sample could be acquired, for example (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 A plus B - carrying article by road transport uniformly (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
10 Fight to grab long piece of wood (5) SPLAT
11 Carrier is back, there're openings for pilots (9) NAVIGATES
12 Show will reveal everything during exotic act (7) CABARET
13 A mental illusion of setter in rocking chair ... (7) CHIMERA
14 ... with time to muse (5) ERATO
16 St. Michael made some elementary changes (9) ALCHEMIST
19 Speculated there will be increase in the overdraft (9) THEORISED
20 Land reclaimed within Tamil Nadu state (5)
22 Permitted to make deal to acquire base (7)
25 Sporting enthusiast gets rid of his infection (7)
27 Sprint, say to college in New Hampshire (9)
28 Seconds to pick a row (5)
29 Times reprinted - probably made an error of judgement (14) MISINTERPRETED

DOWN
2 Graduate - balance in short supply (9)
3 What pottery holds for a fish eater (5)
4 Governors protect New Delhi from such hazards, of course (4,5)
5 With a vociferous complaint, create some disturbance (5) HAVOC
6 Get maybe soft and ripe inside for those wearing kilts (9) BAGPIPERS
7 Perhaps rent a cave (5) ANTRE
8 Cold and remote (7) DISTANT
9 Afterthought, ends unnecessary panic with the mind (6) PSYCHE
15 Old wars resolved - warning for those who have a row (9)
17 Acted strangely aboard during training ... (9) CADETSHIP
18 ... in true fashion include study contract (9)
19 Old Russia, say, had fame, but way back (7)
21 Feel comfortable with a multinational company (6)
23 Tempts to break rules (5)
24 Exhortation to employ some fire fighting (5)
26 Sample could be acquired, for example (5)