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

[sandhya.p61]

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) ALLOWED
25 Sporting enthusiast gets rid of his infection (7)
27 Sprint, say to college in New Hampshire (9) DARTMOUTH
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) CALIBRATE
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) TSARDOM
21 Feel comfortable with a multinational company (6)
23 Tempts to break rules (5)
24 Exhortation to employ some fire fighting (5) DOUSE
26 Sample could be acquired, for example (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

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)SUDAN
22 Permitted to make deal to acquire base (7) ALLOWED
25 Sporting enthusiast gets rid of his infection (7)
27 Sprint, say to college in New Hampshire (9) DARTMOUTH
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) CALIBRATE
3 What pottery holds for a fish eater (5)OTTER
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) TSARDOM
21 Feel comfortable with a multinational company (6)NESTLE
23 Tempts to break rules (5)LURES
24 Exhortation to employ some fire fighting (5) DOUSE
26 Sample could be acquired, for example (5)TASTE

[pavalamani pragasam]

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)SUDAN
22 Permitted to make deal to acquire base (7) ALLOWED
25 Sporting enthusiast gets rid of his infection (7)TETANUS
27 Sprint, say to college in New Hampshire (9) DARTMOUTH
28 Seconds to pick a row (5)SCULL
29 Times reprinted - probably made an error of judgement (14) MISINTERPRETED

DOWN
2 Graduate - balance in short supply (9) CALIBRATE
3 What pottery holds for a fish eater (5)OTTER
4 Governors protect New Delhi from such hazards, of course (4,5)SAND TRAPS
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)OARSWOMEN
17 Acted strangely aboard during training ... (9) CADETSHIP
18 ... in true fashion include study contract (9)INDENTURE
19 Old Russia, say, had fame, but way back (7) TSARDOM
21 Feel comfortable with a multinational company (6)NESTLE
23 Tempts to break rules (5)LURES
24 Exhortation to employ some fire fighting (5) DOUSE
26 Sample could be acquired, for example (5)TASTE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Power wires supply for some electrical contacts (6) WIPERS
4 Cringe to be worried about advancing years (8)
9 Having wings clipped at one end is natural (6)
10 This should come as little shock (8)
12 Female boxers risk neck fractures (8)
13 Stick with ladies' magazine torn off in the middle (6)
15 Source of geothermal energy in Italy, a country deficient in energy (4)
16 A synonym primarily, it's associated with 'liable to be attacked' (10) ASSAILABLE
19 It is good care delivered to nurse elder, after all (10)
20 Journal to pin down standard for images (4)
23 Getting on a horse without harness, resistance is lost (6)
25 All of one's existence described in two sentences (8)
27 Zero in-depth ideas to build our radio amplifiers (4,4)
28 Get rusticated emulating naughty old boys (6)
29 A depression filled in railway with great enthusiasm (8)
30 American actor's speech — one breaking records (6)

Down
1 Force player ultimately to get inside crease (7) WRINKLE
2 Writer, somewhat senior guy on retirement (9) PENSIONER
3 End of semester, TA set in to manage another exam (6) RETAKE
5 Some criminal enterprise knocked over with panache (4)
6 Traditional support leader withdrew and turned around, say (3-5)
7 Idea of egotists? (5)
8 Outpour that will ensue in the event criminal is arrested (7)
11 Elimination of Spain — and Russia are peaking! (7)
14 Call to a fielder... or rebuke (5,2)
17 Bishop's correct to cut one bit of a ceremony (9)
18 A little time spent to reach the sea over to defend (8)
19 Dignified secretary and senior person in family (7)
21 Your starter seasoned with ginger, salt and pepper? (7)
22 One will hang by the neck after many years (6)
24 Animal that represents English people (5)
26 Leftist leader's vow before God in temple (4)

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[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Power wires supply for some electrical contacts (6) WIPERS
4 Cringe to be worried about advancing years (8) GERONTIC*
9 Having wings clipped at one end is natural (6) [-p]INNATE
10 This should come as little shock (8)
12 Female boxers risk neck fractures (8) KNICKERS*
13 Stick with ladies' magazine torn off in the middle (6)
15 Source of geothermal energy in Italy, a country deficient in energy (4)
16 A synonym primarily, it's associated with 'liable to be attacked' (10) ASSAILABLE
19 It is good care delivered to nurse elder, after all (10)
20 Journal to pin down standard for images (4)
23 Getting on a horse without harness, resistance is lost (6)
25 All of one's existence described in two sentences (8)
27 Zero in-depth ideas to build our radio amplifiers (4,4)
28 Get rusticated emulating naughty old boys (6)
29 A depression filled in railway with great enthusiasm (8)
30 American actor's speech — one breaking records (6)

Down
1 Force player ultimately to get inside crease (7) WRINKLE
2 Writer, somewhat senior guy on retirement (9) PENSIONER
3 End of semester, TA set in to manage another exam (6) RETAKE
5 Some criminal enterprise knocked over with panache (4) ELAN <T
6 Traditional support leader withdrew and turned around, say (3-5)
7 Idea of egotists? (5) THE/ME
8 Outpour that will ensue in the event criminal is arrested (7)
11 Elimination of Spain — and Russia are peaking! (7)
14 Call to a fielder... or rebuke (5,2)
17 Bishop's correct to cut one bit of a ceremony (9)
18 A little time spent to reach the sea over to defend (8)
19 Dignified secretary and senior person in family (7)
21 Your starter seasoned with ginger, salt and pepper? (7)
22 One will hang by the neck after many years (6)
24 Animal that represents English people (5)
26 Leftist leader's vow before God in temple (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Power wires supply for some electrical contacts (6) WIPERS
4 Cringe to be worried about advancing years (8) GERONTIC*
9 Having wings clipped at one end is natural (6) [-p]INNATE
10 This should come as little shock (8)
12 Female boxers risk neck fractures (8) KNICKERS*
13 Stick with ladies' magazine torn off in the middle (6)
15 Source of geothermal energy in Italy, a country deficient in energy (4)
16 A synonym primarily, it's associated with 'liable to be attacked' (10) ASSAILABLE
19 It is good care delivered to nurse elder, after all (10)
20 Journal to pin down standard for images (4)
23 Getting on a horse without harness, resistance is lost (6)
25 All of one's existence described in two sentences (8)
27 Zero in-depth ideas to build our radio amplifiers (4,4)
28 Get rusticated emulating naughty old boys (6) ALUMNI
29 A depression filled in railway with great enthusiasm (8)
30 American actor's speech — one breaking records (6)

Down
1 Force player ultimately to get inside crease (7) WRINKLE
2 Writer, somewhat senior guy on retirement (9) PENSIONER
3 End of semester, TA set in to manage another exam (6) RETAKE
5 Some criminal enterprise knocked over with panache (4) ELAN <T
6 Traditional support leader withdrew and turned around, say (3-5)
7 Idea of egotists? (5) THE/ME
8 Outpour that will ensue in the event criminal is arrested (7) CASCADE
11 Elimination of Spain — and Russia are peaking! (7)
14 Call to a fielder... or rebuke (5,2)
17 Bishop's correct to cut one bit of a ceremony (9)
18 A little time spent to reach the sea over to defend (8)
19 Dignified secretary and senior person in family (7) GRANDPA
21 Your starter seasoned with ginger, salt and pepper? (7) GREYING
22 One will hang by the neck after many years (6)
24 Animal that represents English people (5) ELAND
26 Leftist leader's vow before God in temple (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Power wires supply for some electrical contacts (6) WIPERS
4 Cringe to be worried about advancing years (8) GERONTIC*
9 Having wings clipped at one end is natural (6) [-p]INNATE
10 This should come as little shock (8)
12 Female boxers risk neck fractures (8) KNICKERS*
13 Stick with ladies' magazine torn off in the middle (6)
15 Source of geothermal energy in Italy, a country deficient in energy (4)ETNA
16 A synonym primarily, it's associated with 'liable to be attacked' (10) ASSAILABLE
19 It is good care delivered to nurse elder, after all (10)
20 Journal to pin down standard for images (4)
23 Getting on a horse without harness, resistance is lost (6)
25 All of one's existence described in two sentences (8)LIFETIME
27 Zero in-depth ideas to build our radio amplifiers (4,4)
28 Get rusticated emulating naughty old boys (6) ALUMNI
29 A depression filled in railway with great enthusiasm (8)ARDENTLY
30 American actor's speech — one breaking records (6)

Down
1 Force player ultimately to get inside crease (7) WRINKLE
2 Writer, somewhat senior guy on retirement (9) PENSIONER
3 End of semester, TA set in to manage another exam (6) RETAKE
5 Some criminal enterprise knocked over with panache (4) ELAN <T
6 Traditional support leader withdrew and turned around, say (3-5)OLD-WORLD
7 Idea of egotists? (5) THE/ME
8 Outpour that will ensue in the event criminal is arrested (7) CASCADE
11 Elimination of Spain — and Russia are peaking! (7)
14 Call to a fielder... or rebuke (5,2)
17 Bishop's correct to cut one bit of a ceremony (9)
18 A little time spent to reach the sea over to defend (8)
19 Dignified secretary and senior person in family (7) GRANDPA
21 Your starter seasoned with ginger, salt and pepper? (7) GREYING
22 One will hang by the neck after many years (6)
24 Animal that represents English people (5) ELAND
26 Leftist leader's vow before God in temple (4)IDOL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Power wires supply for some electrical contacts (6) WIPERS
4 Cringe to be worried about advancing years (8) GERONTIC*
9 Having wings clipped at one end is natural (6) [-p]INNATE
10 This should come as little shock (8)BALDNESS
12 Female boxers risk neck fractures (8) KNICKERS*
13 Stick with ladies' magazine torn off in the middle (6)WOMERA
15 Source of geothermal energy in Italy, a country deficient in energy (4)ETNA
16 A synonym primarily, it's associated with 'liable to be attacked' (10) ASSAILABLE
19 It is good care delivered to nurse elder, after all (10)GERIATRICS
20 Journal to pin down standard for images (4)JPEG
23 Getting on a horse without harness, resistance is lost (6)AGEING
25 All of one's existence described in two sentences (8)LIFETIME
27 Zero in-depth ideas to build our radio amplifiers (4,4)DEAF AIDS
28 Get rusticated emulating naughty old boys (6) ALUMNI
29 A depression filled in railway with great enthusiasm (8)ARDENTLY
30 American actor's speech — one breaking records (6)EPILOG

Down
1 Force player ultimately to get inside crease (7) WRINKLE
2 Writer, somewhat senior guy on retirement (9) PENSIONER
3 End of semester, TA set in to manage another exam (6) RETAKE
5 Some criminal enterprise knocked over with panache (4) ELAN <T
6 Traditional support leader withdrew and turned around, say (3-5)OLD-WORLD
7 Idea of egotists? (5) THE/ME
8 Outpour that will ensue in the event criminal is arrested (7) CASCADE
11 Elimination of Spain — and Russia are peaking! (7)ERASURE
14 Call to a fielder... or rebuke (5,2)CATCH IT
17 Bishop's correct to cut one bit of a ceremony (9)BAPTISMAL
18 A little time spent to reach the sea over to defend (8)MAINTAIN
19 Dignified secretary and senior person in family (7) GRANDPA
21 Your starter seasoned with ginger, salt and pepper? (7) GREYING
22 One will hang by the neck after many years (6)
24 Animal that represents English people (5) ELAND
26 Leftist leader's vow before God in temple (4)IDOL

:clap::clap::clap: Geriatrics all the way!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Novelist and son out of order (5)
4 Published title without qualification (8)
10 Preoccupied, write riddle with no middle (7)
11 Foam very good for skin (7)
12 Upright piano in club with interior redesigned (13) INCORRUPTIBLE
14 King with work in store around westward citadel (9) ACROPOLIS
16 Time and inclination for long walk (5) TRAMP
17 Changes course, strain being audible (5) TACKS
19 Tired pair in situation without a winner (9) STALEMATE
21 Fashionable families worried about revolutionary elementvery little (13)
24 Capital account without pound in it is abandoned (7)
25 Practical approach exists inside domain (7)
26 Search occupying French father with English ancestry (8)
27 Employ glam rock band with energy coming back (5)

Down
1 Candidates in place in a film supported by workers? (10)
2 Order from one operating in charge (5)
3 Rouse resistance and raise support (7)
5 Poor saint, moving among us, works (14)
6 Unusual enticement, not a savoury dish (7)
7 United team playing in festive event for country (9)
8 Connection on right level (4)
9 Note star, rebel after quite staggering drink (7,7)
13 Prepare simple diet for maximum rate by law (5,5)
15 Put right about distortion of deficit (9)
18 Uncertainty during smart screening (7)
20 Some mice ran sneakily over trap (7)
22 Grain, one in middle of confusing system (5)
23 Finish second best (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2848/article7382671.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Novelist and son out of order (5)
4 Published title without qualification (8)
10 Preoccupied, write riddle with no middle (7)
11 Foam very good for skin (7)
12 Upright piano in club with interior redesigned (13) INCORRUPTIBLE
14 King with work in store around westward citadel (9) ACROPOLIS
16 Time and inclination for long walk (5) TRAMP
17 Changes course, strain being audible (5) TACKS
19 Tired pair in situation without a winner (9) STALEMATE
21 Fashionable families worried about revolutionary elementvery little (13)
24 Capital account without pound in it is abandoned (7)
25 Practical approach exists inside domain (7) REALISM
26 Search occupying French father with English ancestry (8)
27 Employ glam rock band with energy coming back (5)

Down
1 Candidates in place in a film supported by workers? (10)
2 Order from one operating in charge (5)
3 Rouse resistance and raise support (7)
5 Poor saint, moving among us, works (14)
6 Unusual enticement, not a savoury dish (7)
7 United team playing in festive event for country (9)
8 Connection on right level (4)
9 Note star, rebel after quite staggering drink (7,7)
13 Prepare simple diet for maximum rate by law (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
15 Put right about distortion of deficit (9) RECTIFIED
18 Uncertainty during smart screening (7)
20 Some mice ran sneakily over trap (7)
22 Grain, one in middle of confusing system (5) MAIZE
23 Finish second best (4) STOP

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Novelist and son out of order (5) AMISS
4 Published title without qualification (8) OUTRIGHT
10 Preoccupied, write riddle with no middle (7) PENSIVE
11 Foam very good for skin (7)
12 Upright piano in club with interior redesigned (13) INCORRUPTIBLE
14 King with work in store around westward citadel (9) ACROPOLIS
16 Time and inclination for long walk (5) TRAMP
17 Changes course, strain being audible (5) TACKS
19 Tired pair in situation without a winner (9) STALEMATE
21 Fashionable families worried about revolutionary elementvery little (13)
24 Capital account without pound in it is abandoned (7)
25 Practical approach exists inside domain (7) REALISM
26 Search occupying French father with English ancestry (8)
27 Employ glam rock band with energy coming back (5) EXERT

Down
1 Candidates in place in a film supported by workers? (10) APPLICANTS
2 Order from one operating in charge (5)
3 Rouse resistance and raise support (7)
5 Poor saint, moving among us, works (14)
6 Unusual enticement, not a savoury dish (7)
7 United team playing in festive event for country (9)
8 Connection on right level (4)
9 Note star, rebel after quite staggering drink (7,7)
13 Prepare simple diet for maximum rate by law (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
15 Put right about distortion of deficit (9) RECTIFIED
18 Uncertainty during smart screening (7)
20 Some mice ran sneakily over trap (7)
22 Grain, one in middle of confusing system (5) MAIZE
23 Finish second best (4) STOP

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Novelist and son out of order (5) AMISS
4 Published title without qualification (8) OUTRIGHT
10 Preoccupied, write riddle with no middle (7) PENSIVE
11 Foam very good for skin (7) (SURF)(ACE)
12 Upright piano in club with interior redesigned (13) INCORRUPTIBLE
14 King with work in store around westward citadel (9) ACROPOLIS
16 Time and inclination for long walk (5) TRAMP
17 Changes course, strain being audible (5) TACKS
19 Tired pair in situation without a winner (9) STALEMATE
21 Fashionable families worried about revolutionary element very little (13) {IN}{FI(NIT<=)ESIMAL*}
24 Capital account without pound in it is abandoned (7) T(BIL[-L])ISI*
25 Practical approach exists inside domain (7) REALISM
26 Search occupying French father with English ancestry (8) PE(DIG)RE/E
27 Employ glam rock band with energy coming back (5) EXERT

Down
1 Candidates in place in a film supported by workers? (10) APPLICANTS
2 Order from one operating in charge (5)
3 Rouse resistance and raise support (7)
5 Poor saint, moving among us, works (14) {U(NSATI*)S}{FACTORY}
6 Unusual enticement, not a savoury dish (7)
7 United team playing in festive event for country (9)
8 Connection on right level (4)
9 Note star, rebel after quite staggering drink (7,7)
13 Prepare simple diet for maximum rate by law (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
15 Put right about distortion of deficit (9) RECTIFIED
18 Uncertainty during smart screening (7)
20 Some mice ran sneakily over trap (7)
22 Grain, one in middle of confusing system (5) MAIZE
23 Finish second best (4) STOP

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Novelist and son out of order (5) AMISS
4 Published title without qualification (8) OUTRIGHT
10 Preoccupied, write riddle with no middle (7) PENSIVE
11 Foam very good for skin (7) (SURF)(ACE)
12 Upright piano in club with interior redesigned (13) INCORRUPTIBLE
14 King with work in store around westward citadel (9) ACROPOLIS
16 Time and inclination for long walk (5) TRAMP
17 Changes course, strain being audible (5) TACKS
19 Tired pair in situation without a winner (9) STALEMATE
21 Fashionable families worried about revolutionary element very little (13) {IN}{FI(NIT<=)ESIMAL*}
24 Capital account without pound in it is abandoned (7) T(BIL[-L])ISI*
25 Practical approach exists inside domain (7) REALISM
26 Search occupying French father with English ancestry (8) PE(DIG)RE/E
27 Employ glam rock band with energy coming back (5) EXERT

Down
1 Candidates in place in a film supported by workers? (10) APPLICANTS
2 Order from one operating in charge (5)
3 Rouse resistance and raise support (7) STIRRUP
5 Poor saint, moving among us, works (14) {U(NSATI*)S}{FACTORY}
6 Unusual enticement, not a savoury dish (7)
7 United team playing in festive event for country (9)GUATEMALA
8 Connection on right level (4)
9 Note star, rebel after quite staggering drink (7,7) TEQUILA SUNRISE
13 Prepare simple diet for maximum rate by law (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
15 Put right about distortion of deficit (9) RECTIFIED
18 Uncertainty during smart screening (7)SIFTING
20 Some mice ran sneakily over trap (7) ENSNARE
22 Grain, one in middle of confusing system (5) MAIZE
23 Finish second best (4) STOP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Novelist and son out of order (5) AMISS
4 Published title without qualification (8) OUTRIGHT
10 Preoccupied, write riddle with no middle (7) PENSIVE
11 Foam very good for skin (7) (SURF)(ACE)
12 Upright piano in club with interior redesigned (13) INCORRUPTIBLE
14 King with work in store around westward citadel (9) ACROPOLIS
16 Time and inclination for long walk (5) TRAMP
17 Changes course, strain being audible (5) TACKS
19 Tired pair in situation without a winner (9) STALEMATE
21 Fashionable families worried about revolutionary element very little (13) {IN}{FI(NIT<=)ESIMAL*}
24 Capital account without pound in it is abandoned (7) T(BIL[-L])ISI*
25 Practical approach exists inside domain (7) REALISM
26 Search occupying French father with English ancestry (8) PE(DIG)RE/E
27 Employ glam rock band with energy coming back (5) EXERT

Down
1 Candidates in place in a film supported by workers? (10) APPLICANTS
2 Order from one operating in charge (5)IONIC
3 Rouse resistance and raise support (7) STIRRUP
5 Poor saint, moving among us, works (14) {U(NSATI*)S}{FACTORY}
6 Unusual enticement, not a savoury dish (7)RAREBIT
7 United team playing in festive event for country (9)GUATEMALA
8 Connection on right level (4)TIER
9 Note star, rebel after quite staggering drink (7,7) TEQUILA SUNRISE
13 Prepare simple diet for maximum rate by law (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
15 Put right about distortion of deficit (9) RECTIFIED
18 Uncertainty during smart screening (7)SIFTING
20 Some mice ran sneakily over trap (7) ENSNARE
22 Grain, one in middle of confusing system (5) MAIZE
23 Finish second best (4) STOP

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Recruit's camouflaged cloth colour (4)
8 One time popular screen saver software for use post sunset (5,4) AFTER DARK
10 Bell for tailless zebra prancing around Uzbekistan (6) BUZZER
11 Alaskan river may be flowing in a battlefield or a dockyard (8)
12 Sword wound was seen about one minute before first international tour commencement (8)
14 Complaint about Greek river (6)
16 Great man carries papers for a person who manages power distribution network (7) GRIDMAN
18 Top kind of bowler (7)
21 Roman god of fire and I can create vincula (6) VULCAN
23 Engineer hosts a party and goes back (8)
25 Unbroken pots returned. (4,4)
27 The last item one may kick (6)
29 Illumination around North leads to fast conduction of electricity (9) LIGHTNING
30 Architectural feature at first Roman church (4)

Down
1 Automobile chasing lookout: a recce vehicle (5,3)
2 Policemen's beard (4)
3 Repeat, father, “N'nonsense!” (6)
4 Basically, a theater production without energy (2,5)
5 Apt grade variation leads to exchange deficit (5,3)
6 Indian bison tosses sentry after giving up initial defence (4)
9 Congratulations to a thousand pioneers of universal disk operating system (5)
13 Doctor, after loss of a round, remains a doctor (5)
15 Cat having a little weight? (5)
17 “Explain this clue: 'Ann has nothing on.' Thanks, Lawrence” (8)
19 Wrongly enter with new friend and dig in (8)
20 Remitted in advance by a communist holding a Mangalorean in custody after first poll (7)
22 Normal to turn in America before the first lady (5)
24 Also, carrying luggage to Caribbean island ... (6)
26 ... supports the French girl starting studies (4)
28 Talk about Indian street food (4)

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[CLUELESS]

Across
7 Recruit's camouflaged cloth colour (4)
8 One time popular screen saver software for use post sunset (5,4) AFTER DARK
10 Bell for tailless zebra prancing around Uzbekistan (6) BUZZER
11 Alaskan river may be flowing in a battlefield or a dockyard (8)
12 Sword wound was seen about one minute before first international tour commencement (8)
14 Complaint about Greek river (6)
16 Great man carries papers for a person who manages power distribution network (7) GRIDMAN
18 Top kind of bowler (7)
21 Roman god of fire and I can create vincula (6) VULCAN
23 Engineer hosts a party and goes back (8)
25 Unbroken pots returned. (4,4)
27 The last item one may kick (6)
29 Illumination around North leads to fast conduction of electricity (9) LIGHTNING
30 Architectural feature at first Roman church (4)

Down
1 Automobile chasing lookout: a recce vehicle (5,3) SCOUT CAR
2 Policemen's beard (4) FUZZ
3 Repeat, father, “N'nonsense!” (6)
4 Basically, a theater production without energy (2,5)
5 Apt grade variation leads to exchange deficit (5,3)
6 Indian bison tosses sentry after giving up initial defence (4)
9 Congratulations to a thousand pioneers of universal disk operating system (5) KUDOS
13 Doctor, after loss of a round, remains a doctor (5) MEDIC
15 Cat having a little weight? (5)
17 “Explain this clue: 'Ann has nothing on.' Thanks, Lawrence” (8)
19 Wrongly enter with new friend and dig in (8)
20 Remitted in advance by a communist holding a Mangalorean in custody after first poll (7)
22 Normal to turn in America before the first lady (5) USUAL
24 Also, carrying luggage to Caribbean island ... (6)
26 ... supports the French girl starting studies (4)
28 Talk about Indian street food (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Recruit's camouflaged cloth colour (4)
8 One time popular screen saver software for use post sunset (5,4) AFTER DARK
10 Bell for tailless zebra prancing around Uzbekistan (6) BUZZER
11 Alaskan river may be flowing in a battlefield or a dockyard (8)
12 Sword wound was seen about one minute before first international tour commencement (8)
14 Complaint about Greek river (6)
16 Great man carries papers for a person who manages power distribution network (7) GRIDMAN
18 Top kind of bowler (7)
21 Roman god of fire and I can create vincula (6) VULCAN
23 Engineer hosts a party and goes back (8) RETREATS
25 Unbroken pots returned. (4,4)
27 The last item one may kick (6) BUCKET
29 Illumination around North leads to fast conduction of electricity (9) LIGHTNING
30 Architectural feature at first Roman church (4)

Down
1 Automobile chasing lookout: a recce vehicle (5,3) SCOUT CAR
2 Policemen's beard (4) FUZZ
3 Repeat, father, “N'nonsense!” (6)
4 Basically, a theater production without energy (2,5)
5 Apt grade variation leads to exchange deficit (5,3)
6 Indian bison tosses sentry after giving up initial defence (4)
9 Congratulations to a thousand pioneers of universal disk operating system (5) KUDOS
13 Doctor, after loss of a round, remains a doctor (5) MEDIC
15 Cat having a little weight? (5)
17 “Explain this clue: 'Ann has nothing on.' Thanks, Lawrence” (8) ANNOTATE
19 Wrongly enter with new friend and dig in (8)
20 Remitted in advance by a communist holding a Mangalorean in custody after first poll (7) PREPAID
22 Normal to turn in America before the first lady (5) USUAL
24 Also, carrying luggage to Caribbean island ... (6) TOBAGO
26 ... supports the French girl starting studies (4)
28 Talk about Indian street food (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Recruit's camouflaged cloth colour (4)
8 One time popular screen saver software for use post sunset (5,4) AFTER DARK
10 Bell for tailless zebra prancing around Uzbekistan (6) BUZZER
11 Alaskan river may be flowing in a battlefield or a dockyard (8)
12 Sword wound was seen about one minute before first international tour commencement (8)
14 Complaint about Greek river (6)
16 Great man carries papers for a person who manages power distribution network (7) GRIDMAN
18 Top kind of bowler (7)
21 Roman god of fire and I can create vincula (6) VULCAN
23 Engineer hosts a party and goes back (8) RETREATS
25 Unbroken pots returned. (4,4)
27 The last item one may kick (6) BUCKET
29 Illumination around North leads to fast conduction of electricity (9) LIGHTNING
30 Architectural feature at first Roman church (4)

Down
1 Automobile chasing lookout: a recce vehicle (5,3) SCOUT CAR
2 Policemen's beard (4) FUZZ
3 Repeat, father, “N'nonsense!” (6) PARROT
4 Basically, a theater production without energy (2,5)
5 Apt grade variation leads to exchange deficit (5,3) TRADE GAP
6 Indian bison tosses sentry after giving up initial defence (4)
9 Congratulations to a thousand pioneers of universal disk operating system (5) KUDOS
13 Doctor, after loss of a round, remains a doctor (5) MEDIC
15 Cat having a little weight? (5) OUNCE
17 “Explain this clue: 'Ann has nothing on.' Thanks, Lawrence” (8) ANNOTATE
19 Wrongly enter with new friend and dig in (8)
20 Remitted in advance by a communist holding a Mangalorean in custody after first poll (7) PREPAID
22 Normal to turn in America before the first lady (5) USUAL
24 Also, carrying luggage to Caribbean island ... (6) TOBAGO
26 ... supports the French girl starting studies (4) LEGS
28 Talk about Indian street food (4) CHAT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Recruit's camouflaged cloth colour (4)
8 One time popular screen saver software for use post sunset (5,4) AFTER DARK
10 Bell for tailless zebra prancing around Uzbekistan (6) BUZZER
11 Alaskan river may be flowing in a battlefield or a dockyard (8)
12 Sword wound was seen about one minute before first international tour commencement (8)
14 Complaint about Greek river (6)
16 Great man carries papers for a person who manages power distribution network (7) GRIDMAN
18 Top kind of bowler (7)
21 Roman god of fire and I can create vincula (6) VULCAN
23 Engineer hosts a party and goes back (8) RETREATS
25 Unbroken pots returned. (4,4)FULL STOP
27 The last item one may kick (6) BUCKET
29 Illumination around North leads to fast conduction of electricity (9) LIGHTNING
30 Architectural feature at first Roman church (4)ARCH

Down
1 Automobile chasing lookout: a recce vehicle (5,3) SCOUT CAR
2 Policemen's beard (4) FUZZ
3 Repeat, father, “N'nonsense!” (6) PARROT
4 Basically, a theater production without energy (2,5)AT HEART
5 Apt grade variation leads to exchange deficit (5,3) TRADE GAP
6 Indian bison tosses sentry after giving up initial defence (4)GAUR
9 Congratulations to a thousand pioneers of universal disk operating system (5) KUDOS
13 Doctor, after loss of a round, remains a doctor (5) MEDIC
15 Cat having a little weight? (5) OUNCE
17 “Explain this clue: 'Ann has nothing on.' Thanks, Lawrence” (8) ANNOTATE
19 Wrongly enter with new friend and dig in (8)ENTRENCH
20 Remitted in advance by a communist holding a Mangalorean in custody after first poll (7) PREPAID
22 Normal to turn in America before the first lady (5) USUAL
24 Also, carrying luggage to Caribbean island ... (6) TOBAGO
26 ... supports the French girl starting studies (4) LEGS
28 Talk about Indian street food (4) CHAT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Recruit's camouflaged cloth colour (4)ECRU
8 One time popular screen saver software for use post sunset (5,4) AFTER DARK
10 Bell for tailless zebra prancing around Uzbekistan (6) BUZZER
11 Alaskan river may be flowing in a battlefield or a dockyard (8)ELDORADO
12 Sword wound was seen about one minute before first international tour commencement (8)SCIMITAR
14 Complaint about Greek river (6)GROUSE
16 Great man carries papers for a person who manages power distribution network (7) GRIDMAN
18 Top kind of bowler (7)SPINNER
21 Roman god of fire and I can create vincula (6) VULCAN
23 Engineer hosts a party and goes back (8) RETREATS
25 Unbroken pots returned. (4,4)FULL STOP
27 The last item one may kick (6) BUCKET
29 Illumination around North leads to fast conduction of electricity (9) LIGHTNING
30 Architectural feature at first Roman church (4)ARCH

Down
1 Automobile chasing lookout: a recce vehicle (5,3) SCOUT CAR
2 Policemen's beard (4) FUZZ
3 Repeat, father, “N'nonsense!” (6) PARROT
4 Basically, a theater production without energy (2,5)AT HEART
5 Apt grade variation leads to exchange deficit (5,3) TRADE GAP
6 Indian bison tosses sentry after giving up initial defence (4)GAUR
9 Congratulations to a thousand pioneers of universal disk operating system (5) KUDOS
13 Doctor, after loss of a round, remains a doctor (5) MEDIC
15 Cat having a little weight? (5) OUNCE
17 “Explain this clue: 'Ann has nothing on.' Thanks, Lawrence” (8) ANNOTATE
19 Wrongly enter with new friend and dig in (8)ENTRENCH
20 Remitted in advance by a communist holding a Mangalorean in custody after first poll (7) PREPAID
22 Normal to turn in America before the first lady (5) USUAL
24 Also, carrying luggage to Caribbean island ... (6) TOBAGO
26 ... supports the French girl starting studies (4) LEGS
28 Talk about Indian street food (4) CHAT

:clap::clap::clap: Setters puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
8 I left corn labyrinth (4) MAZE
9 This author (Mary Pollock) might be let in by Don (4,6)
10 Saif returned before company's ruin (6) FIASCO
11 It is a type of table — made from fall foliage (4-4)
12 No tirade follows senior policeman lacking knowledge (8) IGNORANT
14 “Containerised tree is good for the French”, said endlessly (6)
16 Outlandish wolf's bird (4) FOWL
17 Grand improvised explosive device, in the beginning, has unknown composite (5)
18 Nun's cap's made mostly from coir by female (4)
19 I, in Germany, followed soldiers with Indian martial art technique (3,3)
21 Triumph over peak after some usual mistakes initially (8)
23 “Oh-di-lay-ee-ay, di-lay-dee-oh, de-lay-ee,” sings he, “Howler around full moon day” (8) YODELLER
26 So, remove the air-conditioner! Truth remains truth! (6)
27 Fiat's in intersection (10)
28 Instrument has ring before open end, for starters (4)

Down
1 First bachelor, and then monarch takes aerated water to make sodium bicarbonate (6,4)
2 Tax on water body's store of sewage (8)
3 It is a hat made of iron by artists after party (6)
4 Equable mother-in-law and daughter (4)
5 Taken in by sailors or engineer before commencement of dinner (8)
6 Half of yellow matter found in half-minced matter is nerve insulation (6)
7 Considerably small quantity, like “I” to a Greek? (4)
13 Reassessment of taxes in American state (5)
15 Outer space creature hovers over leaderless country leading to estrangement (10)
17 Spread oil in a mica construction to make some pottery (8)
18 Singer, perhaps, is friend of one royal lad (8)
20 What?! Spanish revolutionary went ahead and got a monetary instrument?! (6)
22 Old god's creeper's canyon (6)
24 Round 1: New King's pig's sound (4)
25 Drops from the sky in Naraingarh (4)

4238

[Russellrvw]

Across
8 I left corn labyrinth (4) MA[-i]ZE
9 This author (Mary Pollock) might be let in by Don (4,6) ENID BLYTON*
10 Saif returned before company's ruin (6) (FIAS<=)(CO)
11 It is a type of table — made from fall foliage (4-4)
12 No tirade follows senior policeman lacking knowledge (8) IG/NO/RANT
14 “Containerised tree is good for the French”, said endlessly (6)
16 Outlandish wolf's bird (4)
17 Grand improvised explosive device, in the beginning, has unknown composite (5)
18 Nun's cap's made mostly from coir by female (4)
19 I, in Germany, followed soldiers with Indian martial art technique (3,3)
21 Triumph over peak after some usual mistakes initially (8)
23 “Oh-di-lay-ee-ay, di-lay-dee-oh, de-lay-ee,” sings he, “Howler around full moon day” (8)
26 So, remove the air-conditioner! Truth remains truth! (6)
27 Fiat's in intersection (10)
28 Instrument has ring before open end, for starters (4)

Down
1 First bachelor, and then monarch takes aerated water to make sodium bicarbonate (6,4) (BA)(KING) (SODA)
2 Tax on water body's store of sewage (8)
3 It is a hat made of iron by artists after party (6)
4 Equable mother-in-law and daughter (4)
5 Taken in by sailors or engineer before commencement of dinner (8)
6 Half of yellow matter found in half-minced matter is nerve insulation (6)
7 Considerably small quantity, like “I” to a Greek? (4)
13 Reassessment of taxes in American state (5)
15 Outer space creature hovers over leaderless country leading to estrangement (10)
17 Spread oil in a mica construction to make some pottery (8)
18 Singer, perhaps, is friend of one royal lad (8)
20 What?! Spanish revolutionary went ahead and got a monetary instrument?! (6)
22 Old god's creeper's canyon (6)
24 Round 1: New King's pig's sound (4)
25 Drops from the sky in Naraingarh (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 I left corn labyrinth (4) MA[-i]ZE
9 This author (Mary Pollock) might be let in by Don (4,6) ENID BLYTON*
10 Saif returned before company's ruin (6) (FIAS<=)(CO)
11 It is a type of table — made from fall foliage (4-4)
12 No tirade follows senior policeman lacking knowledge (8) IG/NO/RANT
14 “Containerised tree is good for the French”, said endlessly (6)
16 Outlandish wolf's bird (4)
17 Grand improvised explosive device, in the beginning, has unknown composite (5)
18 Nun's cap's made mostly from coir by female (4)
19 I, in Germany, followed soldiers with Indian martial art technique (3,3)
21 Triumph over peak after some usual mistakes initially (8)
23 “Oh-di-lay-ee-ay, di-lay-dee-oh, de-lay-ee,” sings he, “Howler around full moon day” (8)
26 So, remove the air-conditioner! Truth remains truth! (6)
27 Fiat's in intersection (10)
28 Instrument has ring before open end, for starters (4)

Down
1 First bachelor, and then monarch takes aerated water to make sodium bicarbonate (6,4) (BA)(KING) (SODA)
2 Tax on water body's store of sewage (8)
3 It is a hat made of iron by artists after party (6) FEDORA
4 Equable mother-in-law and daughter (4) MILD
5 Taken in by sailors or engineer before commencement of dinner (8) ABSORBED
6 Half of yellow matter found in half-minced matter is nerve insulation (6)
7 Considerably small quantity, like “I” to a Greek? (4) IOTA
13 Reassessment of taxes in American state (5)
15 Outer space creature hovers over leaderless country leading to estrangement (10)
17 Spread oil in a mica construction to make some pottery (8)
18 Singer, perhaps, is friend of one royal lad (8)
20 What?! Spanish revolutionary went ahead and got a monetary instrument?! (6)
22 Old god's creeper's canyon (6)
24 Round 1: New King's pig's sound (4)
25 Drops from the sky in Naraingarh (4) RAIN

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 I left corn labyrinth (4) MA[-i]ZE
9 This author (Mary Pollock) might be let in by Don (4,6) ENID BLYTON*
10 Saif returned before company's ruin (6) (FIAS<=)(CO)
11 It is a type of table — made from fall foliage (4-4) DROP-LEAF
12 No tirade follows senior policeman lacking knowledge (8) IG/NO/RANT
14 “Containerised tree is good for the French”, said endlessly (6) BONSAI
16 Outlandish wolf's bird (4) FOWL
17 Grand improvised explosive device, in the beginning, has unknown composite (5)
18 Nun's cap's made mostly from coir by female (4)
19 I, in Germany, followed soldiers with Indian martial art technique (3,3)
21 Triumph over peak after some usual mistakes initially (8)
23 “Oh-di-lay-ee-ay, di-lay-dee-oh, de-lay-ee,” sings he, “Howler around full moon day” (8)
26 So, remove the air-conditioner! Truth remains truth! (6)
27 Fiat's in intersection (10)
28 Instrument has ring before open end, for starters (4)

Down
1 First bachelor, and then monarch takes aerated water to make sodium bicarbonate (6,4) (BA)(KING) (SODA)
2 Tax on water body's store of sewage (8) CESSPOOL
3 It is a hat made of iron by artists after party (6) FEDORA
4 Equable mother-in-law and daughter (4) MILD
5 Taken in by sailors or engineer before commencement of dinner (8) ABSORBED
6 Half of yellow matter found in half-minced matter is nerve insulation (6) MYELIN
7 Considerably small quantity, like “I” to a Greek? (4) IOTA
13 Reassessment of taxes in American state (5)
15 Outer space creature hovers over leaderless country leading to estrangement (10)
17 Spread oil in a mica construction to make some pottery (8)
18 Singer, perhaps, is friend of one royal lad (8)
20 What?! Spanish revolutionary went ahead and got a monetary instrument?! (6)
22 Old god's creeper's canyon (6)
24 Round 1: New King's pig's sound (4) OINK
25 Drops from the sky in Naraingarh (4) RAIN

[Russellbew]

Across
8 I left corn labyrinth (4) MA[-i]ZE
9 This author (Mary Pollock) might be let in by Don (4,6) ENID BLYTON*
10 Saif returned before company's ruin (6) (FIAS<=)(CO)
11 It is a type of table — made from fall foliage (4-4) DROP-LEAF
12 No tirade follows senior policeman lacking knowledge (8) IG/NO/RANT
14 “Containerised tree is good for the French”, said endlessly (6) BONSAI
16 Outlandish wolf's bird (4) FOWL
17 Grand improvised explosive device, in the beginning, has unknown composite (5) MIXED
18 Nun's cap's made mostly from coir by female (4)
19 I, in Germany, followed soldiers with Indian martial art technique (3,3)
21 Triumph over peak after some usual mistakes initially (8)
23 “Oh-di-lay-ee-ay, di-lay-dee-oh, de-lay-ee,” sings he, “Howler around full moon day” (8)
26 So, remove the air-conditioner! Truth remains truth! (6) VERITY
27 Fiat's in intersection (10)
28 Instrument has ring before open end, for starters (4) OBOE

Down
1 First bachelor, and then monarch takes aerated water to make sodium bicarbonate (6,4) (BA)(KING) (SODA)
2 Tax on water body's store of sewage (8) CESSPOOL
3 It is a hat made of iron by artists after party (6) FEDORA
4 Equable mother-in-law and daughter (4) MILD
5 Taken in by sailors or engineer before commencement of dinner (8) ABSORBED
6 Half of yellow matter found in half-minced matter is nerve insulation (6) MYELIN
7 Considerably small quantity, like “I” to a Greek? (4) IOTA
13 Reassessment of taxes in American state (5) TEXAS
15 Outer space creature hovers over leaderless country leading to estrangement (10) ALIENATION
17 Spread oil in a mica construction to make some pottery (8)
18 Singer, perhaps, is friend of one royal lad (8)
20 What?! Spanish revolutionary went ahead and got a monetary instrument?! (6)
22 Old god's creeper's canyon (6)
24 Round 1: New King's pig's sound (4) OINK
25 Drops from the sky in Naraingarh (4) RAIN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 I left corn labyrinth (4) MA[-i]ZE
9 This author (Mary Pollock) might be let in by Don (4,6) ENID BLYTON*
10 Saif returned before company's ruin (6) (FIAS<=)(CO)
11 It is a type of table — made from fall foliage (4-4) DROP-LEAF
12 No tirade follows senior policeman lacking knowledge (8) IG/NO/RANT
14 “Containerised tree is good for the French”, said endlessly (6) BONSAI
16 Outlandish wolf's bird (4) FOWL
17 Grand improvised explosive device, in the beginning, has unknown composite (5) MIXED
18 Nun's cap's made mostly from coir by female (4)
19 I, in Germany, followed soldiers with Indian martial art technique (3,3)
21 Triumph over peak after some usual mistakes initially (8)
23 “Oh-di-lay-ee-ay, di-lay-dee-oh, de-lay-ee,” sings he, “Howler around full moon day” (8)YODELLER
26 So, remove the air-conditioner! Truth remains truth! (6) VERITY
27 Fiat's in intersection (10)INJUNCTION
28 Instrument has ring before open end, for starters (4) OBOE

Down
1 First bachelor, and then monarch takes aerated water to make sodium bicarbonate (6,4) (BA)(KING) (SODA)
2 Tax on water body's store of sewage (8) CESSPOOL
3 It is a hat made of iron by artists after party (6) FEDORA
4 Equable mother-in-law and daughter (4) MILD
5 Taken in by sailors or engineer before commencement of dinner (8) ABSORBED
6 Half of yellow matter found in half-minced matter is nerve insulation (6) MYELIN
7 Considerably small quantity, like “I” to a Greek? (4) IOTA
13 Reassessment of taxes in American state (5) TEXAS
15 Outer space creature hovers over leaderless country leading to estrangement (10) ALIENATION
17 Spread oil in a mica construction to make some pottery (8)
18 Singer, perhaps, is friend of one royal lad (8)CHOIRBOY
20 What?! Spanish revolutionary went ahead and got a monetary instrument?! (6)CHEQUE
22 Old god's creeper's canyon (6)RAVINE
24 Round 1: New King's pig's sound (4) OINK
25 Drops from the sky in Naraingarh (4) RAIN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 I left corn labyrinth (4) MA[-i]ZE
9 This author (Mary Pollock) might be let in by Don (4,6) ENID BLYTON*
10 Saif returned before company's ruin (6) (FIAS<=)(CO)
11 It is a type of table — made from fall foliage (4-4) DROP-LEAF
12 No tirade follows senior policeman lacking knowledge (8) IG/NO/RANT
14 “Containerised tree is good for the French”, said endlessly (6) BONSAI
16 Outlandish wolf's bird (4) FOWL
17 Grand improvised explosive device, in the beginning, has unknown composite (5) MIXED
18 Nun's cap's made mostly from coir by female (4)COIF
19 I, in Germany, followed soldiers with Indian martial art technique (3,3)TAI CHI
21 Triumph over peak after some usual mistakes initially (8)SURMOUNT
23 “Oh-di-lay-ee-ay, di-lay-dee-oh, de-lay-ee,” sings he, “Howler around full moon day” (8)YODELLER
26 So, remove the air-conditioner! Truth remains truth! (6) VERITY
27 Fiat's in intersection (10)INJUNCTION
28 Instrument has ring before open end, for starters (4) OBOE

Down
1 First bachelor, and then monarch takes aerated water to make sodium bicarbonate (6,4) (BA)(KING) (SODA)
2 Tax on water body's store of sewage (8) CESSPOOL
3 It is a hat made of iron by artists after party (6) FEDORA
4 Equable mother-in-law and daughter (4) MILD
5 Taken in by sailors or engineer before commencement of dinner (8) ABSORBED
6 Half of yellow matter found in half-minced matter is nerve insulation (6) MYELIN
7 Considerably small quantity, like “I” to a Greek? (4) IOTA
13 Reassessment of taxes in American state (5) TEXAS
15 Outer space creature hovers over leaderless country leading to estrangement (10) ALIENATION
17 Spread oil in a mica construction to make some pottery (8)MAIOLICA
18 Singer, perhaps, is friend of one royal lad (8)CHOIRBOY
20 What?! Spanish revolutionary went ahead and got a monetary instrument?! (6)CHEQUE
22 Old god's creeper's canyon (6)RAVINE
24 Round 1: New King's pig's sound (4) OINK
25 Drops from the sky in Naraingarh (4) RAIN

:clap::clap::clap: A pangram, nina. The setter's fiftieth puzzle!

[pavalamani pragasam]

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[deepakgita]

Across
1 Resist transformation into religious woman (6) SISTER
4 Leading international cricket specialist heads matters (6) TOPICS
9 Doctor's son got rid of yen (4)
10 March for yielding (10) PROCESSION
11 Gathers dark sugary syrup without gold kernel (6)
12 Italian noblewoman leaving South Africa tribes' heartless disputes (8) CONTESTS
13 Subject of French writer: depression (9) DEPENDENT
15 Bulgarian potentate's first dispatched east to get the Sun (4)
16 Attention-seeking interjection used by tense people (4)
17 Deviously procured by egghead's method (9)
21 Accessory for pre-noon requiem needing no introduction (8)
22 Dreamy seaman's medical speciality (6)
24 Creatures known for their upbringing? (10)
25 Because Edison's legacy divided for a long time (4)
26 Henry in revolutionary communist bar (6)
27 Prison guards comprised of small, organised gangs of men (6)

Down
1 Stokes' primitive mug to emerge (7)
2 Discards scraps, chucking away rubbish for starters (5)
3 Vulnerable erstwhile lover modelled (7)
5 Canoes at sea here? (6)
6 Looked into unusual deceptions after Opposition leader was exiled (9)
7 Moped, shed copious oodles of tears, even raved initially (7)
8 Focus of thief on cash allowance (13)
14 Leave organisation, moving into promotion (9)
16 Meticulous duck going across (7)
18 Always in lecture, under the weather for the most part (7)
19 Letters torn by heiress regularly (7)
20 Household husbands deteriorate (6)
23 Beef slice it is said, it kills vampires dead (5)

4241

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Resist transformation into religious woman (6)
4 Leading international cricket specialist heads matters (6)
9 Doctor's son got rid of yen (4)
10 March for yielding (10)
11 Gathers dark sugary syrup without gold kernel (6)
12 Italian noblewoman leaving South Africa tribes' heartless disputes (8)
13 Subject of French writer: depression (9)
15 Bulgarian potentate's first dispatched east to get the Sun (4)
16 Attention-seeking interjection used by tense people (4)
17 Deviously procured by egghead's method (9) (PROCEDUR*)E
21 Accessory for pre-noon requiem needing no introduction (8)
22 Dreamy seaman's medical speciality (6)
24 Creatures known for their upbringing? (10)
25 Because Edison's legacy divided for a long time (4)
26 Henry in revolutionary communist bar (6)
27 Prison guards comprised of small, organised gangs of men (6)

Down
1 Stokes' primitive mug to emerge (7)
2 Discards scraps, chucking away rubbish for starters (5) SH[-r]EDS
3 Vulnerable erstwhile lover modelled (7) EX/POSED
5 Canoes at sea here? (6) OCEANS*
6 Looked into unusual deceptions after Opposition leader was exiled (9)
7 Moped, shed copious oodles of tears, even raved initially (7)
8 Focus of thief on cash allowance (13) CON/CENT/RATION
14 Leave organisation, moving into promotion (9)
16 Meticulous duck going across (7)
18 Always in lecture, under the weather for the most part (7)
19 Letters torn by heiress regularly (7)
20 Household husbands deteriorate (6)
23 Beef slice it is said, it kills vampires dead (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Resist transformation into religious woman (6)
4 Leading international cricket specialist heads matters (6)
9 Doctor's son got rid of yen (4)
10 March for yielding (10)
11 Gathers dark sugary syrup without gold kernel (6)
12 Italian noblewoman leaving South Africa tribes' heartless disputes (8)
13 Subject of French writer: depression (9)
15 Bulgarian potentate's first dispatched east to get the Sun (4) STAR
16 Attention-seeking interjection used by tense people (4)
17 Deviously procured by egghead's method (9) (PROCEDUR*)E
21 Accessory for pre-noon requiem needing no introduction (8)
22 Dreamy seaman's medical speciality (6)
24 Creatures known for their upbringing? (10)
25 Because Edison's legacy divided for a long time (4)
26 Henry in revolutionary communist bar (6)
27 Prison guards comprised of small, organised gangs of men (6)

Down
1 Stokes' primitive mug to emerge (7) SURFACE
2 Discards scraps, chucking away rubbish for starters (5) SH[-r]EDS
3 Vulnerable erstwhile lover modelled (7) EX/POSED
5 Canoes at sea here? (6) OCEANS*
6 Looked into unusual deceptions after Opposition leader was exiled (9) INSPECTED
7 Moped, shed copious oodles of tears, even raved initially (7) SCOOTER
8 Focus of thief on cash allowance (13) CON/CENT/RATION
14 Leave organisation, moving into promotion (9) ELEVATION
16 Meticulous duck going across (7)
18 Always in lecture, under the weather for the most part (7)
19 Letters torn by heiress regularly (7)
20 Household husbands deteriorate (6)
23 Beef slice it is said, it kills vampires dead (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Resist transformation into religious woman (6)
4 Leading international cricket specialist heads matters (6)
9 Doctor's son got rid of yen (4)
10 March for yielding (10)
11 Gathers dark sugary syrup without gold kernel (6)
12 Italian noblewoman leaving South Africa tribes' heartless disputes (8)
13 Subject of French writer: depression (9)
15 Bulgarian potentate's first dispatched east to get the Sun (4) STAR
16 Attention-seeking interjection used by tense people (4)
17 Deviously procured by egghead's method (9) (PROCEDUR*)E
21 Accessory for pre-noon requiem needing no introduction (8)
22 Dreamy seaman's medical speciality (6)
24 Creatures known for their upbringing? (10)
25 Because Edison's legacy divided for a long time (4)
26 Henry in revolutionary communist bar (6)
27 Prison guards comprised of small, organised gangs of men (6)

Down
1 Stokes' primitive mug to emerge (7) SURFACE
2 Discards scraps, chucking away rubbish for starters (5) SH[-r]EDS
3 Vulnerable erstwhile lover modelled (7) EX/POSED
5 Canoes at sea here? (6) OCEANS*
6 Looked into unusual deceptions after Opposition leader was exiled (9) INSPECTED
7 Moped, shed copious oodles of tears, even raved initially (7) SCOOTER
8 Focus of thief on cash allowance (13) CON/CENT/RATION
14 Leave organisation, moving into promotion (9) ELEVATION
16 Meticulous duck going across (7)THROUGH
18 Always in lecture, under the weather for the most part (7)CLASSIC
19 Letters torn by heiress regularly (7)RENTERS
20 Household husbands deteriorate (6)MENAGE
23 Beef slice it is said, it kills vampires dead (5)STAKE

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Resist transformation into religious woman (6) SISTER
4 Leading international cricket specialist heads matters (6) TOPICS
9 Doctor's son got rid of yen (4) URGE
10 March for yielding (10) PROCESSION
11 Gathers dark sugary syrup without gold kernel (6) MASSES
12 Italian noblewoman leaving South Africa tribes' heartless disputes (8) CONTESTS
13 Subject of French writer: depression (9) DEPENDENT
15 Bulgarian potentate's first dispatched east to get the Sun (4) STAR
16 Attention-seeking interjection used by tense people (4)
17 Deviously procured by egghead's method (9) (PROCEDUR*)E
21 Accessory for pre-noon requiem needing no introduction (8)
22 Dreamy seaman's medical speciality (6) ABSENT
24 Creatures known for their upbringing? (10)
25 Because Edison's legacy divided for a long time (4) AGES
26 Henry in revolutionary communist bar (6) HINDER
27 Prison guards comprised of small, organised gangs of men (6)

Down
1 Stokes' primitive mug to emerge (7) SURFACE
2 Discards scraps, chucking away rubbish for starters (5) SH[-r]EDS
3 Vulnerable erstwhile lover modelled (7) EX/POSED
5 Canoes at sea here? (6) OCEANS*
6 Looked into unusual deceptions after Opposition leader was exiled (9) INSPECTED
7 Moped, shed copious oodles of tears, even raved initially (7) SCOOTER
8 Focus of thief on cash allowance (13) CON/CENT/RATION
14 Leave organisation, moving into promotion (9) ELEVATION
16 Meticulous duck going across (7)THROUGH
18 Always in lecture, under the weather for the most part (7)CLASSIC
19 Letters torn by heiress regularly (7)RENTERS
20 Household husbands deteriorate (6)MENAGE
23 Beef slice it is said, it kills vampires dead (5)STAKE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Resist transformation into religious woman (6) SISTER
4 Leading international cricket specialist heads matters (6) TOPICS
9 Doctor's son got rid of yen (4) URGE
10 March for yielding (10) PROCESSION
11 Gathers dark sugary syrup without gold kernel (6) MASSES
12 Italian noblewoman leaving South Africa tribes' heartless disputes (8) CONTESTS
13 Subject of French writer: depression (9) DEPENDENT
15 Bulgarian potentate's first dispatched east to get the Sun (4) STAR
16 Attention-seeking interjection used by tense people (4)THEY
17 Deviously procured by egghead's method (9) (PROCEDUR*)E
21 Accessory for pre-noon requiem needing no introduction (8)ORNAMENT
22 Dreamy seaman's medical speciality (6) ABSENT
24 Creatures known for their upbringing? (10)RUMINATORS
25 Because Edison's legacy divided for a long time (4) AGES
26 Henry in revolutionary communist bar (6) HINDER
27 Prison guards comprised of small, organised gangs of men (6)SCREWS

Down
1 Stokes' primitive mug to emerge (7) SURFACE
2 Discards scraps, chucking away rubbish for starters (5) SH[-r]EDS
3 Vulnerable erstwhile lover modelled (7) EX/POSED
5 Canoes at sea here? (6) OCEANS*
6 Looked into unusual deceptions after Opposition leader was exiled (9) INSPECTED
7 Moped, shed copious oodles of tears, even raved initially (7) SCOOTER
8 Focus of thief on cash allowance (13) CON/CENT/RATION
14 Leave organisation, moving into promotion (9) ELEVATION
16 Meticulous duck going across (7)THROUGH
18 Always in lecture, under the weather for the most part (7)CLASSIC
19 Letters torn by heiress regularly (7)RENTERS
20 Household husbands deteriorate (6)MENAGE
23 Beef slice it is said, it kills vampires dead (5)STAKE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Firm medium size iron wedge (8) COMPRESS
5 Reluctant to declare second income’s limit (6) AVERSE
9 Lead step constructed for support (8) PEDESTAL
10 Ruin malt whiskey (6) SCOTCH
12 Earth losing a very large bird (5) EGRET
13 I have our bloodline’s leader’s eccentric attitude (9)
14 Sad to let go of top two that made a distinct impression (6)
16 Relevant danger man endlessly concealed (7)
19 Ravan running wild after returning in a state of bliss (7)
21 Last mythical beast (6)
23 Stay left in a group sport (9)
25 Coherent chapter on king in tragedy (5)
26 Deadly war ends without a trace of diplomatic solution (6)
27 Deposit quarter and ten cents in account finally (8)
28 Forgiving nature of southpaw leaving France for Northern Ireland (6)
29 Material used to make fireproof structures like top quality windows, say (8)

Down
1 Catch for every policeman (6)
2 One restoring order to a meeting primarily (9)
3 End of subroutine interrupting sleep to initialize a counter to zero (5)
4 Cut off bad bets (7)
6 Save king stumbling after transgression? The other way around (4,5)
7 Fraction missing four complex numbers for starters is still a fraction (5)
8 Enter the criminal network (8)
11 Yank smuggling heroin is a felon (4)
15 Breathe awkwardly at any instant (9)
17 Payment from single male breaking a shelter (9)
18 Plant overcomes new drop in precipitation (8)
20 Area, one that goes over the boundary around central line (4)
21 Wander with one German wearing negligee, say (7)
22 Speaks of old values (6)
24 Judge’s sentence protecting European city (5)
25 Church covering borderline offence (5)

4243

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Firm medium size iron wedge (8) COMPRESS
5 Reluctant to declare second income’s limit (6) AVERSE
9 Lead step constructed for support (8) PEDESTAL
10 Ruin malt whiskey (6) SCOTCH
12 Earth losing a very large bird (5) EGRET
13 I have our bloodline’s leader’s eccentric attitude (9) BEHAVIOUR
14 Sad to let go of top two that made a distinct impression (6)
16 Relevant danger man endlessly concealed (7)
19 Ravan running wild after returning in a state of bliss (7)
21 Last mythical beast (6)
23 Stay left in a group sport (9)
25 Coherent chapter on king in tragedy (5)
26 Deadly war ends without a trace of diplomatic solution (6)
27 Deposit quarter and ten cents in account finally (8)
28 Forgiving nature of southpaw leaving France for Northern Ireland (6)
29 Material used to make fireproof structures like top quality windows, say (8)

Down
1 Catch for every policeman (6)
2 One restoring order to a meeting primarily (9)
3 End of subroutine interrupting sleep to initialize a counter to zero (5) RESET
4 Cut off bad bets (7)
6 Save king stumbling after transgression? The other way around (4,5) VICE VERSA
7 Fraction missing four complex numbers for starters is still a fraction (5) RATIO
8 Enter the criminal network (8) ETHERNET
11 Yank smuggling heroin is a felon (4)
15 Breathe awkwardly at any instant (9)
17 Payment from single male breaking a shelter (9)
18 Plant overcomes new drop in precipitation (8)
20 Area, one that goes over the boundary around central line (4)
21 Wander with one German wearing negligee, say (7)
22 Speaks of old values (6)
24 Judge’s sentence protecting European city (5)
25 Church covering borderline offence (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Firm medium size iron wedge (8) COMPRESS
5 Reluctant to declare second income’s limit (6) AVERSE
9 Lead step constructed for support (8) PEDESTAL
10 Ruin malt whiskey (6) SCOTCH
12 Earth losing a very large bird (5) EGRET
13 I have our bloodline’s leader’s eccentric attitude (9) BEHAVIOUR
14 Sad to let go of top two that made a distinct impression (6)
16 Relevant danger man endlessly concealed (7) GERMANE (T)
19 Ravan running wild after returning in a state of bliss (7) (NI<=)(RVANA*)
21 Last mythical beast (6)
23 Stay left in a group sport (9)
25 Coherent chapter on king in tragedy (5)
26 Deadly war ends without a trace of diplomatic solution (6)
27 Deposit quarter and ten cents in account finally (8)
28 Forgiving nature of southpaw leaving France for Northern Ireland (6)
29 Material used to make fireproof structures like top quality windows, say (8)

Down
1 Catch for every policeman (6)
2 One restoring order to a meeting primarily (9) MODERATOR* &lit
3 End of subroutine interrupting sleep to initialize a counter to zero (5) RESET
4 Cut // off bad bets (7) STABBED*
6 Save king stumbling after transgression? The other way around (4,5) VICE VERSA
7 Fraction missing four complex numbers for starters is still a fraction (5) RATIO
8 Enter the criminal network (8) ETHERNET
11 Yank smuggling heroin is a felon (4)
15 Breathe awkwardly at any instant (9)
17 Payment from single male breaking a shelter (9)
18 Plant overcomes new drop in precipitation (8)
20 Area, one that goes over the boundary around central line (4)
21 Wander with one German wearing negligee, say (7)
22 Speaks of old values (6)
24 Judge’s sentence protecting European city (5) ESSEN (T)
25 Church covering borderline offence (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Firm medium size iron wedge (8) COMPRESS
5 Reluctant to declare second income’s limit (6) AVERSE
9 Lead step constructed for support (8) PEDESTAL
10 Ruin malt whiskey (6) SCOTCH
12 Earth losing a very large bird (5) EGRET
13 I have our bloodline’s leader’s eccentric attitude (9) BEHAVIOUR
14 Sad to let go of top two that made a distinct impression (6)
16 Relevant danger man endlessly concealed (7) GERMANE (T)
19 Ravan running wild after returning in a state of bliss (7) (NI<=)(RVANA*)
21 Last mythical beast (6)
23 Stay left in a group sport (9)
25 Coherent chapter on king in tragedy (5)
26 Deadly war ends without a trace of diplomatic solution (6)
27 Deposit quarter and ten cents in account finally (8)
28 Forgiving nature of southpaw leaving France for Northern Ireland (6)
29 Material used to make fireproof structures like top quality windows, say (8) ASBESTOS

Down
1 Catch for every policeman (6)
2 One restoring order to a meeting primarily (9) MODERATOR* &lit
3 End of subroutine interrupting sleep to initialize a counter to zero (5) RESET
4 Cut // off bad bets (7) STABBED*
6 Save king stumbling after transgression? The other way around (4,5) VICE VERSA
7 Fraction missing four complex numbers for starters is still a fraction (5) RATIO
8 Enter the criminal network (8) ETHERNET
11 Yank smuggling heroin is a felon (4)
15 Breathe awkwardly at any instant (9) HEARTBEAT
17 Payment from single male breaking a shelter (9) ATONEMENT
18 Plant overcomes new drop in precipitation (8) SNOWFALL
20 Area, one that goes over the boundary around central line (4)
21 Wander with one German wearing negligee, say (7) DIGRESS
22 Speaks of old values (6)
24 Judge’s sentence protecting European city (5) ESSEN (T)
25 Church covering borderline offence (5)

[CLUELESS]

26 Ac = "DEADLY" led me astray. It seems that the word is superfluous in the clue. Am i right????

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Firm medium size iron wedge (8) COMPRESS
5 Reluctant to declare second income’s limit (6) AVERSE
9 Lead step constructed for support (8) PEDESTAL
10 Ruin malt whiskey (6) SCOTCH
12 Earth losing a very large bird (5) EGRET
13 I have our bloodline’s leader’s eccentric attitude (9) BEHAVIOUR
14 Sad to let go of top two that made a distinct impression (6)
16 Relevant danger man endlessly concealed (7) GERMANE (T)
19 Ravan running wild after returning in a state of bliss (7) (NI<=)(RVANA*)
21 Last mythical beast (6)
23 Stay left in a group sport (9)
25 Coherent chapter on king in tragedy (5)
26 Deadly war ends without a trace of diplomatic solution (6)
27 Deposit quarter and ten cents in account finally (8)
28 Forgiving nature of southpaw leaving France for Northern Ireland (6)
29 Material used to make fireproof structures like top quality windows, say (8) ASBESTOS

Down
1 Catch for every policeman (6)COPPER
2 One restoring order to a meeting primarily (9) MODERATOR* &lit
3 End of subroutine interrupting sleep to initialize a counter to zero (5) RESET
4 Cut // off bad bets (7) STABBED*
6 Save king stumbling after transgression? The other way around (4,5) VICE VERSA
7 Fraction missing four complex numbers for starters is still a fraction (5) RATIO
8 Enter the criminal network (8) ETHERNET
11 Yank smuggling heroin is a felon (4)THUG
15 Breathe awkwardly at any instant (9) HEARTBEAT
17 Payment from single male breaking a shelter (9) ATONEMENT
18 Plant overcomes new drop in precipitation (8) SNOWFALL
20 Area, one that goes over the boundary around central line (4)AXIS
21 Wander with one German wearing negligee, say (7) DIGRESS
22 Speaks of old values (6)ORATES
24 Judge’s sentence protecting European city (5) ESSEN (T)
25 Church covering borderline offence (5)CRIME

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Firm medium size iron wedge (8) COMPRESS
5 Reluctant to declare second income’s limit (6) AVERSE
9 Lead step constructed for support (8) PEDESTAL
10 Ruin malt whiskey (6) SCOTCH
12 Earth losing a very large bird (5) EGRET
13 I have our bloodline’s leader’s eccentric attitude (9) BEHAVIOUR
14 Sad to let go of top two that made a distinct impression (6)
16 Relevant danger man endlessly concealed (7) GERMANE (T)
19 Ravan running wild after returning in a state of bliss (7) (NI<=)(RVANA*)
21 Last mythical beast (6)
23 Stay left in a group sport (9)
25 Coherent chapter on king in tragedy (5)
26 Deadly war ends without a trace of diplomatic solution (6)
27 Deposit quarter and ten cents in account finally (8)
28 Forgiving nature of southpaw leaving France for Northern Ireland (6)
29 Material used to make fireproof structures like top quality windows, say (8) ASBESTOS

Down
1 Catch for every policeman (6) COPPER
2 One restoring order to a meeting primarily (9) MODERATOR* &lit
3 End of subroutine interrupting sleep to initialize a counter to zero (5) RESET
4 Cut // off bad bets (7) STABBED*
6 Save king stumbling after transgression? The other way around (4,5) VICE VERSA
7 Fraction missing four complex numbers for starters is still a fraction (5) RATIO
8 Enter the criminal network (8) ETHERNET
11 Yank smuggling heroin is a felon (4) THUG
15 Breathe awkwardly at any instant (9) HEARTBEAT
17 Payment from single male breaking a shelter (9) ATONEMENT
18 Plant overcomes new drop in precipitation (8) SNOWFALL
20 Area, one that goes over the boundary around central line (4) AXIS
21 Wander with one German wearing negligee, say (7) DIGRESS
22 Speaks of old values (6) ORATES
24 Judge’s sentence protecting European city (5) ESSEN (T)
25 Church covering borderline offence (5) CRIME

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Firm medium size iron wedge (8) COMPRESS
5 Reluctant to declare second income’s limit (6) AVERSE
9 Lead step constructed for support (8) PEDESTAL
10 Ruin malt whiskey (6) SCOTCH
12 Earth losing a very large bird (5) EGRET
13 I have our bloodline’s leader’s eccentric attitude (9) BEHAVIOUR
14 Sad to let go of top two that made a distinct impression (6)ETCHED
16 Relevant danger man endlessly concealed (7) GERMANE (T)
19 Ravan running wild after returning in a state of bliss (7) (NI<=)(RVANA*)
21 Last mythical beast (6)DRAGON
23 Stay left in a group sport (9)WRESTLING
25 Coherent chapter on king in tragedy (5)CLEAR
26 Deadly war ends without a trace of diplomatic solution (6)ANSWER
27 Deposit quarter and ten cents in account finally (8)SEDIMENT
28 Forgiving nature of southpaw leaving France for Northern Ireland (6)LENITY
29 Material used to make fireproof structures like top quality windows, say (8) ASBESTOS

Down
1 Catch for every policeman (6) COPPER
2 One restoring order to a meeting primarily (9) MODERATOR* &lit
3 End of subroutine interrupting sleep to initialize a counter to zero (5) RESET
4 Cut // off bad bets (7) STABBED*
6 Save king stumbling after transgression? The other way around (4,5) VICE VERSA
7 Fraction missing four complex numbers for starters is still a fraction (5) RATIO
8 Enter the criminal network (8) ETHERNET
11 Yank smuggling heroin is a felon (4) THUG
15 Breathe awkwardly at any instant (9) HEARTBEAT
17 Payment from single male breaking a shelter (9) ATONEMENT
18 Plant overcomes new drop in precipitation (8) SNOWFALL
20 Area, one that goes over the boundary around central line (4) AXIS
21 Wander with one German wearing negligee, say (7) DIGRESS
22 Speaks of old values (6) ORATES
24 Judge’s sentence protecting European city (5) ESSEN (T)
25 Church covering borderline offence (5) CRIME

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 With ease, swimming in salty waters (5,3)
5 Humane offer (6)
9 Additional information on the side, it's about our stock exchange (5)
10 Probe carried out by a writer associated with a daily gathering pace (9)
12 Conscious feeling animals essentially lacking (8)
13 A legend's first bad recording (5)
15 Invites letters from apprentice/ students (7)
16 Fault setter tried ungracefully to defend (7)
18 Aid work interrupted by rains, ruined basically a delivery for the affected (7)
21 Good fashion sense captivating current generation (7)
23 Dug a pit for Bear, say (5)
25 Calm autumn twilight (8)
27 Saltiness perhaps is antiseptic (9)
28 Refuse to fight (5)
29 Stitch operated uterus (6)
30 Unique speech given by Charlie about large European Community (8)

Down
1 Rest of the answer is in wordplay (4)
2 Animal with innate power to observe (7)
3 Vehicle in a contest overturned, say, splitting it into two (6,3)
4 Clear state (7)
6 Very old art forms (5)
7 Rabbi mostly wearing a colour that's showing up duller (7)
8 That which causes pain matures him anyhow (10)
11 Famous study taken up about a collection of books (5)
14 It's the same after transportation of letters (10)
17 Shot into fame with second public statement (9)
19 Confident priest caught in rhetoric (7)
20 Work in harmony as told (5)
21 Coated key piece of metal with arsenic on the inside (7)
22 Special need to spend (7)
24 Restaurant's sardine not as fresh (5)
26 Catch sight of second vessel (4)

4247

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 With ease, swimming in salty waters (5,3) WHITE SEA*
5 Humane offer (6)
9 Additional information on the side, it's about our stock exchange (5) I(NSE)T
10 Probe carried out by a writer associated with a daily gathering pace (9)
12 Conscious feeling animals essentially lacking (8)
13 A legend's first bad recording (5)
15 Invites letters from apprentice/ students (7)
16 Fault setter tried ungracefully to defend (7)
18 Aid work interrupted by rains, ruined basically a delivery for the affected (7)
21 Good fashion sense captivating current generation (7)
23 Dug a pit for Bear, say (5)
25 Calm autumn twilight (8)
27 Saltiness perhaps is antiseptic (9)
28 Refuse to fight (5)
29 Stitch operated uterus (6)
30 Unique speech given by Charlie about large European Community (8)

Down
1 Rest of the answer is in wordplay (4)
2 Animal with innate power to observe (7) INS(P)ECT
3 Vehicle in a contest overturned, say, splitting it into two (6,3)
4 Clear state (7)
6 Very old art forms (5)
7 Rabbi mostly wearing a colour that's showing up duller (7)
8 That which causes pain matures him anyhow (10)
11 Famous study taken up about a collection of books (5) {N(OT)ED<=}
14 It's the same after transportation of letters (10)
17 Shot into fame with second public statement (9)
19 Confident priest caught in rhetoric (7)
20 Work in harmony as told (5)
21 Coated key piece of metal with arsenic on the inside (7)
22 Special need to spend (7)
24 Restaurant's sardine not as fresh (5)
26 Catch sight of second vessel (4) S/POT

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 With ease, swimming in salty waters (5,3) WHITE SEA
5 Humane offer (6) TENDER
9 Additional information on the side, it's about our stock exchange (5) INSET
10 Probe carried out by a writer associated with a daily gathering pace (9) PENETRATE
12 Conscious feeling animals essentially lacking (8)
13 A legend's first bad recording (5)
15 Invites letters from apprentice/ students (7)
16 Fault setter tried ungracefully to defend (7)
18 Aid work interrupted by rains, ruined basically a delivery for the affected (7)
21 Good fashion sense captivating current generation (7)
23 Dug a pit for Bear, say (5)
25 Calm autumn twilight (8)
27 Saltiness perhaps is antiseptic (9)
28 Refuse to fight (5)
29 Stitch operated uterus (6)
30 Unique speech given by Charlie about large European Community (8)

Down
1 Rest of the answer is in wordplay (4)
2 Animal with innate power to observe (7)
3 Vehicle in a contest overturned, say, splitting it into two (6,3)
4 Clear state (7)
6 Very old art forms (5)
7 Rabbi mostly wearing a colour that's showing up duller (7) DRABBER
8 That which causes pain matures him anyhow (10) RHEUMATISM
11 Famous study taken up about a collection of books (5)
14 It's the same after transportation of letters (10)
17 Shot into fame with second public statement (9)
19 Confident priest caught in rhetoric (7)
20 Work in harmony as told (5)
21 Coated key piece of metal with arsenic on the inside (7)
22 Special need to spend (7)
24 Restaurant's sardine not as fresh (5)
26 Catch sight of second vessel (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 With ease, swimming in salty waters (5,3) WHITE SEA
5 Humane offer (6) TENDER
9 Additional information on the side, it's about our stock exchange (5) INSET
10 Probe carried out by a writer associated with a daily gathering pace (9) PENETRATE
12 Conscious feeling animals essentially lacking (8)
13 A legend's first bad recording (5)
15 Invites letters from apprentice/ students (7)
16 Fault setter tried ungracefully to defend (7)
18 Aid work interrupted by rains, ruined basically a delivery for the affected (7)
21 Good fashion sense captivating current generation (7) GENESIS
23 Dug a pit for Bear, say (5)
25 Calm autumn twilight (8)
27 Saltiness perhaps is antiseptic (9)
28 Refuse to fight (5)
29 Stitch operated uterus (6)
30 Unique speech given by Charlie about large European Community (8) IDIOLECT

Down
1 Rest of the answer is in wordplay (4)
2 Animal with innate power to observe (7) INSPECT
3 Vehicle in a contest overturned, say, splitting it into two (6,3)
4 Clear state (7)
6 Very old art forms (5)
7 Rabbi mostly wearing a colour that's showing up duller (7) DRABBER
8 That which causes pain matures him anyhow (10) RHEUMATISM
11 Famous study taken up about a collection of books (5) NOTED
14 It's the same after transportation of letters (10) METATHESIS
17 Shot into fame with second public statement (9) MANIFESTO
19 Confident priest caught in rhetoric (7)
20 Work in harmony as told (5)
21 Coated key piece of metal with arsenic on the inside (7)
22 Special need to spend (7) SPLURGE
24 Restaurant's sardine not as fresh (5)
26 Catch sight of second vessel (4) SPOT

[deepakgita]

Across
1 With ease, swimming in salty waters (5,3) WHITE SEA
5 Humane offer (6) TENDER
9 Additional information on the side, it's about our stock exchange (5) INSET
10 Probe carried out by a writer associated with a daily gathering pace (9) PENETRATE
12 Conscious feeling animals essentially lacking (8) SENTIENT
13 A legend's first bad recording (5) ALBUM
15 Invites letters from apprentice/ students (7) ENTICES
16 Fault setter tried ungracefully to defend (7) DEMERIT
18 Aid work interrupted by rains, ruined basically a delivery for the affected (7) AIRDROP
21 Good fashion sense captivating current generation (7) GENESIS
23 Dug a pit for Bear, say (5)
25 Calm autumn twilight (8)
27 Saltiness perhaps is antiseptic (9)
28 Refuse to fight (5)
29 Stitch operated uterus (6)
30 Unique speech given by Charlie about large European Community (8) IDIOLECT

Down
1 Rest of the answer is in wordplay (4)
2 Animal with innate power to observe (7) INSPECT
3 Vehicle in a contest overturned, say, splitting it into two (6,3)
4 Clear state (7)
6 Very old art forms (5)
7 Rabbi mostly wearing a colour that's showing up duller (7) DRABBER
8 That which causes pain matures him anyhow (10) RHEUMATISM
11 Famous study taken up about a collection of books (5) NOTED
14 It's the same after transportation of letters (10) METATHESIS
17 Shot into fame with second public statement (9) MANIFESTO
19 Confident priest caught in rhetoric (7)
20 Work in harmony as told (5)
21 Coated key piece of metal with arsenic on the inside (7)
22 Special need to spend (7) SPLURGE
24 Restaurant's sardine not as fresh (5)
26 Catch sight of second vessel (4) SPOT

[Russellbew]

Across
1 With ease, swimming in salty waters (5,3) WHITE SEA
5 Humane offer (6) TENDER
9 Additional information on the side, it's about our stock exchange (5) INSET
10 Probe carried out by a writer associated with a daily gathering pace (9) PENETRATE
12 Conscious feeling animals essentially lacking (8) SENTIENT
13 A legend's first bad recording (5) ALBUM
15 Invites letters from apprentice/ students (7) ENTICES
16 Fault setter tried ungracefully to defend (7) DEMERIT
18 Aid work interrupted by rains, ruined basically a delivery for the affected (7) AIRDROP
21 Good fashion sense captivating current generation (7) GENESIS
23 Dug a pit for Bear, say (5)
25 Calm autumn twilight (8)
27 Saltiness perhaps is antiseptic (9)
28 Refuse to fight (5) SCRAP
29 Stitch operated uterus (6) SUTURE
30 Unique speech given by Charlie about large European Community (8) IDIOLECT

Down
1 Rest of the answer is in wordplay (4)
2 Animal with innate power to observe (7) INSPECT
3 Vehicle in a contest overturned, say, splitting it into two (6,3)
4 Clear state (7) EXPRESS
6 Very old art forms (5) EXTRA
7 Rabbi mostly wearing a colour that's showing up duller (7) DRABBER
8 That which causes pain matures him anyhow (10) RHEUMATISM
11 Famous study taken up about a collection of books (5) NOTED
14 It's the same after transportation of letters (10) METATHESIS
17 Shot into fame with second public statement (9) MANIFESTO
19 Confident priest caught in rhetoric (7)
20 Work in harmony as told (5)
21 Coated key piece of metal with arsenic on the inside (7)
22 Special need to spend (7) SPLURGE
24 Restaurant's sardine not as fresh (5) DINER
26 Catch sight of second vessel (4) SPOT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 With ease, swimming in salty waters (5,3) WHITE SEA
5 Humane offer (6) TENDER
9 Additional information on the side, it's about our stock exchange (5) INSET
10 Probe carried out by a writer associated with a daily gathering pace (9) PENETRATE
12 Conscious feeling animals essentially lacking (8) SENTIENT
13 A legend's first bad recording (5) ALBUM
15 Invites letters from apprentice/ students (7) ENTICES
16 Fault setter tried ungracefully to defend (7) DEMERIT
18 Aid work interrupted by rains, ruined basically a delivery for the affected (7) AIRDROP
21 Good fashion sense captivating current generation (7) GENESIS
23 Dug a pit for Bear, say (5)
25 Calm autumn twilight (8)EVENFALL
27 Saltiness perhaps is antiseptic (9)STAINLESS
28 Refuse to fight (5) SCRAP
29 Stitch operated uterus (6) SUTURE
30 Unique speech given by Charlie about large European Community (8) IDIOLECT

Down
1 Rest of the answer is in wordplay (4)WAIT
2 Animal with innate power to observe (7) INSPECT
3 Vehicle in a contest overturned, say, splitting it into two (6,3)
4 Clear state (7) EXPRESS
6 Very old art forms (5) EXTRA
7 Rabbi mostly wearing a colour that's showing up duller (7) DRABBER
8 That which causes pain matures him anyhow (10) RHEUMATISM
11 Famous study taken up about a collection of books (5) NOTED
14 It's the same after transportation of letters (10) METATHESIS
17 Shot into fame with second public statement (9) MANIFESTO
19 Confident priest caught in rhetoric (7)RELIANT
20 Work in harmony as told (5)PIECE
21 Coated key piece of metal with arsenic on the inside (7)
22 Special need to spend (7) SPLURGE
24 Restaurant's sardine not as fresh (5) DINER
26 Catch sight of second vessel (4) SPOT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 With ease, swimming in salty waters (5,3) WHITE SEA
5 Humane offer (6) TENDER
9 Additional information on the side, it's about our stock exchange (5) INSET
10 Probe carried out by a writer associated with a daily gathering pace (9) PENETRATE
12 Conscious feeling animals essentially lacking (8) SENTIENT
13 A legend's first bad recording (5) ALBUM
15 Invites letters from apprentice/ students (7) ENTICES
16 Fault setter tried ungracefully to defend (7) DEMERIT
18 Aid work interrupted by rains, ruined basically a delivery for the affected (7) AIRDROP
21 Good fashion sense captivating current generation (7) GENESIS
23 Dug a pit for Bear, say (5)HOLED
25 Calm autumn twilight (8)EVENFALL
27 Saltiness perhaps is antiseptic (9)STAINLESS
28 Refuse to fight (5) SCRAP
29 Stitch operated uterus (6) SUTURE
30 Unique speech given by Charlie about large European Community (8) IDIOLECT

Down
1 Rest of the answer is in wordplay (4)WAIT
2 Animal with innate power to observe (7) INSPECT
3 Vehicle in a contest overturned, say, splitting it into two (6,3)ESTATE CAR
4 Clear state (7) EXPRESS
6 Very old art forms (5) EXTRA
7 Rabbi mostly wearing a colour that's showing up duller (7) DRABBER
8 That which causes pain matures him anyhow (10) RHEUMATISM
11 Famous study taken up about a collection of books (5) NOTED
14 It's the same after transportation of letters (10) METATHESIS
17 Shot into fame with second public statement (9) MANIFESTO
19 Confident priest caught in rhetoric (7)RELIANT
20 Work in harmony as told (5)PIECE
21 Coated key piece of metal with arsenic on the inside (7)GREASED
22 Special need to spend (7) SPLURGE
24 Restaurant's sardine not as fresh (5) DINER
26 Catch sight of second vessel (4) SPOT

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 End to end permits for the sickly (6)
4 Red wine not in musical instrument (6)
9 Religious leader, one who leaves Miami in a riot (4) IMAM
10 Chance discovery of final archaeologist at Auroville ruins (10)
11 Pseudonym like mine nothing odd for pygmy (6)
12 Head of university appreciating mutiny (8)
13 Hospital attendants warrant perjury (9)
15 Elevate, speak highly of the headless (5) RAISE
16 Reluctant student to promise… (5) LOATH
18 … groom is a balanced lad (9)
22 Acrobat gets cut open in public house (8)
23 Fanciful Biblical books removed by Greek vernacular (6)
25 What a visitor does at the door seems familiar (5,1,4) RINGS A BELL
26 Said another way on podium (4)
27 Prompts girl to be in the nude at sea initially (6)
28 Invites question on odd scion (4,2)

Down
1 Change of side at conference is important (8)
2 Some ailments have threshold (5)
3 Choose one graduate student as the best (7)
5 Inhabitants shaving from front to back (6)
6 Restore hold on country (9)
7 Faculties have beer in explosive surroundings at first (7)
8 TV programs arising from editor’s acumen (13) DOCUMENTARIES
14 Antagonized by headless lunatic protecting saint (9)
17 Undertaking for every missing address (7)
19 Heists left Bruges in turmoil (7)
20 View love of detective, needing no introduction to alliance (7)
21 I reported to the wise man during this cold period (3,3)
24 Looking back, I’m grief stricken about legendary king (5)

4249

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 End to end permits for the sickly (6)
4 Red wine not in musical instrument (6) CLARET
9 Religious leader, one who leaves Miami in a riot (4) IMAM
10 Chance discovery of final archaeologist at Auroville ruins (10)
11 Pseudonym like mine nothing odd for pygmy (6)
12 Head of university appreciating mutiny (8) UPRISING
13 Hospital attendants warrant perjury (9)
15 Elevate, speak highly of the headless (5) RAISE
16 Reluctant student to promise… (5) LOATH
18 … groom is a balanced lad (9)
22 Acrobat gets cut open in public house (8)
23 Fanciful Biblical books removed by Greek vernacular (6)
25 What a visitor does at the door seems familiar (5,1,4) RINGS A BELL
26 Said another way on podium (4)
27 Prompts girl to be in the nude at sea initially (6)
28 Invites question on odd scion (4,2)

Down
1 Change of side at conference is important (8)
2 Some ailments have threshold (5) LIMEN
3 Choose one graduate student as the best (7)
5 Inhabitants shaving from front to back (6) LIVERS
6 Restore hold on country (9)
7 Faculties have beer in explosive surroundings at first (7) TALENTS
8 TV programs arising from editor’s acumen (13) DOCUMENTARIES
14 Antagonized by headless lunatic protecting saint (9)
17 Undertaking for every missing address (7)
19 Heists left Bruges in turmoil (7)
20 View love of detective, needing no introduction to alliance (7)
21 I reported to the wise man during this cold period (3,3)
24 Looking back, I’m grief stricken about legendary king (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 End to end permits for the sickly (6)
4 Red wine not in musical instrument (6) CLARET
9 Religious leader, one who leaves Miami in a riot (4) IMAM
10 Chance discovery of final archaeologist at Auroville ruins (10) TROUVAILLE
11 Pseudonym like mine nothing odd for pygmy (6)
12 Head of university appreciating mutiny (8) UPRISING
13 Hospital attendants warrant perjury (9)
15 Elevate, speak highly of the headless (5) RAISE
16 Reluctant student to promise… (5) LOATH
18 … groom is a balanced lad (9)
22 Acrobat gets cut open in public house (8) BALANCER
23 Fanciful Biblical books removed by Greek vernacular (6)
25 What a visitor does at the door seems familiar (5,1,4) RINGS A BELL
26 Said another way on podium (4)
27 Prompts girl to be in the nude at sea initially (6) NUDGES
28 Invites question on odd scion (4,2)

Down
1 Change of side at conference is important (8)
2 Some ailments have threshold (5) LIMEN
3 Choose one graduate student as the best (7)
5 Inhabitants shaving from front to back (6) LIVERS
6 Restore hold on country (9)
7 Faculties have beer in explosive surroundings at first (7) TALENTS
8 TV programs arising from editor’s acumen (13) DOCUMENTARIES
14 Antagonized by headless lunatic protecting saint (9) ESTRANGED
17 Undertaking for every missing address (7)
19 Heists left Bruges in turmoil (7)
20 View love of detective, needing no introduction to alliance (7)
21 I reported to the wise man during this cold period (3,3) ICE AGE
24 Looking back, I’m grief stricken about legendary king (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 End to end permits for the sickly (6) SALLOW
4 Red wine not in musical instrument (6) CLARET
9 Religious leader, one who leaves Miami in a riot (4) IMAM
10 Chance discovery of final archaeologist at Auroville ruins (10) TROUVAILLE
11 Pseudonym like mine nothing odd for pygmy (6)
12 Head of university appreciating mutiny (8) UPRISING
13 Hospital attendants warrant perjury (9)
15 Elevate, speak highly of the headless (5) RAISE
16 Reluctant student to promise… (5) LOATH
18 … groom is a balanced lad (9)
22 Acrobat gets cut open in public house (8) BALANCER
23 Fanciful Biblical books removed by Greek vernacular (6)
25 What a visitor does at the door seems familiar (5,1,4) RINGS A BELL
26 Said another way on podium (4)
27 Prompts girl to be in the nude at sea initially (6) NUDGES
28 Invites question on odd scion (4,2)

Down
1 Change of side at conference is important (8) SEMINAR
2 Some ailments have threshold (5) LIMEN
3 Choose one graduate student as the best (7) OPTIMAL
5 Inhabitants shaving from front to back (6) LIVERS
6 Restore hold on country (9) REINSTATE
7 Faculties have beer in explosive surroundings at first (7) TALENTS
8 TV programs arising from editor’s acumen (13) DOCUMENTARIES
14 Antagonized by headless lunatic protecting saint (9) ESTRANGED
17 Undertaking for every missing address (7)
19 Heists left Bruges in turmoil (7) BURGLES
20 View love of detective, needing no introduction to alliance (7)
21 I reported to the wise man during this cold period (3,3) ICE AGE
24 Looking back, I’m grief stricken about legendary king (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 E.g. first row in examination (7)
5 Longing to join network, about to make entrance (7)
9 Give up project with silly title when receiving nothing (5,2,3,5) THROW IN THE TOWEL
10 Evoke scene of public games and everything (6)
11 Radiation during and following unusual day (8) INFRARED
13 System of belief in operation aboard holy ship at sea (10) PHILOSOPHY
14 Uncertain moment with judge absent (4) IFFY
16 Reportedly pointless blade (4)
17 Flower in good composition held by small child (10)
20 Diamonds perhaps with justification in item of luggage (8) SUITCASE
21 Good meal for all to see including a cake (6)
23 Poor distracted prude driven to cover one limb (15)
24 Raised band led by sailor in trim (7)
25 Put out from southern source (7)

DOWN
1 Broadcast cut poor rock (7)
2 Friend wandering after desperate deed without a navigational aid (9,6)
3 Fresh members of team bowled no differently (3,5)
4 Fill column (4)
5 Late supporting round of applause (10)
6 Cautious about alien, upset and weak (6)
7 True supporter prepared for north gets wet (5,2,8)
8 Leave area under cover in boat (7)
12 Restaurant's decline is followed by most of chain (10)
15 Carving giant warped painting up (8)
16 View across middle of grounds with lake and river (7)
18 Land in trouble right after changing cue (7)
19 Fearful bother between son and daughter (6)
22 Composer raised in US evidently (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Bay reportedly for a sailing vessel (6)
4 Feminine desire to travel around a country (8)
10 Continuing the French record (9)
11 Pierce small fruit (5)
12 Regret taking lawyer's money (5)
13 Running total held for a disaster statistic (5,4)
14 Copper in festive element (7)
16 Send an armour (4)
19 Support job (4)
21 Look at railway official's journal (7)
24 Blocking pipe after earth's cut (9)
25 Smaller tree covers north-east (5)
26 X Days (5)
27 Send back to authorize English plot (9)
28 They ridicule half deaf horsemen (8)
29 Raw offer (6)

Down
1 Strengthens dollar with pounds (8)
2 Thin fowl's an exceptional thing (4,4)
3 You finally set right lean bones (5)
5 A delivery method to supply one with excessive weapons? (7)
6 Such a crazy humorist's last letter in a death camp (9)
7 A place to preserve food in reserve container (6)
8 Hail kept the Sun god inside (6)
9 Bill steamed cake with bitterness (6)
15 International organization's advanced flanking operation is unchallenged (9)
17 Usual position on road (8)
18 Oracle holds hump beetle (8)
20 Chirrup to tease tailless bird (7)
21 20 Is carriage pulled by a horse with broken leg? (6)
22 Told jokes of cadets ejecting from the south (6)
23 He criticizes polished marble (6)
25 Musical composition in Corfu guesthouse (5)

4252

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Bay reportedly for a sailing vessel (6)
4 Feminine desire to travel around a country (8)
10 Continuing the French record (9)
11 Pierce small fruit (5)
12 Regret taking lawyer's money (5)
13 Running total held for a disaster statistic (5,4) DEATH TOLL*
14 Copper in festive element (7) MER(CU)RY
16 Send an armour (4)
19 Support job (4)
21 Look at railway official's journal (7)
24 Blocking pipe after earth's cut (9)
25 Smaller tree covers north-east (5)
26 X Days (5)
27 Send back to authorize English plot (9)
28 They ridicule half deaf horsemen (8)
29 Raw offer (6)

Down
1 Strengthens dollar with pounds (8)
2 Thin fowl's an exceptional thing (4,4)
3 You finally set right lean bones (5)
5 A delivery method to supply one with excessive weapons? (7) OVER/ARM
6 Such a crazy humorist's last letter in a death camp (9) (AUSCH*)(WIT)(Z)
7 A place to preserve food in reserve container (6)
8 Hail kept the Sun god inside (6)
9 Bill steamed cake with bitterness (6)
15 International organization's advanced flanking operation is unchallenged (9)
17 Usual position on road (8)
18 Oracle holds hump beetle (8)
20 Chirrup to tease tailless bird (7)
21 20 Is carriage pulled by a horse with broken leg? (6)
22 Told jokes of cadets ejecting from the south (6)
23 He criticizes polished marble (6)
25 Musical composition in Corfu guesthouse (5) FUGUE (T)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Bay reportedly for a sailing vessel (6) BARQUE
4 Feminine desire to travel around a country (8)
10 Continuing the French record (9) CHRONICLE
11 Pierce small fruit (5) SPEAR
12 Regret taking lawyer's money (5) RUBLE
13 Running total held for a disaster statistic (5,4) DEATH TOLL*
14 Copper in festive element (7) MER(CU)RY
16 Send an armour (4) MAIL
19 Support job (4)
21 Look at railway official's journal (7)
24 Blocking pipe after earth's cut (9)
25 Smaller tree covers north-east (5)
26 X Days (5)
27 Send back to authorize English plot (9)
28 They ridicule half deaf horsemen (8)
29 Raw offer (6)

Down
1 Strengthens dollar with pounds (8)
2 Thin fowl's an exceptional thing (4,4)
3 You finally set right lean bones (5)
5 A delivery method to supply one with excessive weapons? (7) OVER/ARM
6 Such a crazy humorist's last letter in a death camp (9) (AUSCH*)(WIT)(Z)
7 A place to preserve food in reserve container (6)
8 Hail kept the Sun god inside (6)
9 Bill steamed cake with bitterness (6)
15 International organization's advanced flanking operation is unchallenged (9)
17 Usual position on road (8)
18 Oracle holds hump beetle (8)
20 Chirrup to tease tailless bird (7)
21 20 Is carriage pulled by a horse with broken leg? (6)
22 Told jokes of cadets ejecting from the south (6)
23 He criticizes polished marble (6)
25 Musical composition in Corfu guesthouse (5) FUGUE (T)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Bay reportedly for a sailing vessel (6) BARQUE
4 Feminine desire to travel around a country (8)
10 Continuing the French record (9) CHRONICLE
11 Pierce small fruit (5) SPEAR
12 Regret taking lawyer's money (5) RUBLE
13 Running total held for a disaster statistic (5,4) DEATH TOLL*
14 Copper in festive element (7) MER(CU)RY
16 Send an armour (4) MAIL
19 Support job (4)
21 Look at railway official's journal (7)
24 Blocking pipe after earth's cut (9)
25 Smaller tree covers north-east (5) FINER
26 X Days (5)
27 Send back to authorize English plot (9)
28 They ridicule half deaf horsemen (8)
29 Raw offer (6) TENDER

Down
1 Strengthens dollar with pounds (8)
2 Thin fowl's an exceptional thing (4,4) RARE BIRD
3 You finally set right lean bones (5) ULNAE
5 A delivery method to supply one with excessive weapons? (7) OVER/ARM
6 Such a crazy humorist's last letter in a death camp (9) (AUSCH*)(WIT)(Z)
7 A place to preserve food in reserve container (6)
8 Hail kept the Sun god inside (6)
9 Bill steamed cake with bitterness (6) ACIDLY
15 International organization's advanced flanking operation is unchallenged (9)
17 Usual position on road (8)
18 Oracle holds hump beetle (8)
20 Chirrup to tease tailless bird (7)
21 20 Is carriage pulled by a horse with broken leg? (6)
22 Told jokes of cadets ejecting from the south (6)
23 He criticizes polished marble (6)
25 Musical composition in Corfu guesthouse (5) FUGUE (T)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Bay reportedly for a sailing vessel (6) BARQUE
4 Feminine desire to travel around a country (8) WOMANISH
10 Continuing the French record (9) CHRONICLE
11 Pierce small fruit (5) SPEAR
12 Regret taking lawyer's money (5) RUBLE
13 Running total held for a disaster statistic (5,4) DEATH TOLL*
14 Copper in festive element (7) MER(CU)RY
16 Send an armour (4) MAIL
19 Support job (4)
21 Look at railway official's journal (7) GAZETTE
24 Blocking pipe after earth's cut (9)
25 Smaller tree covers north-east (5) FINER
26 X Days (5)
27 Send back to authorize English plot (9)
28 They ridicule half deaf horsemen (8)
29 Raw offer (6) TENDER

Down
1 Strengthens dollar with pounds (8) BUCKRAMS
2 Thin fowl's an exceptional thing (4,4) RARE BIRD
3 You finally set right lean bones (5) ULNAE
5 A delivery method to supply one with excessive weapons? (7) OVER/ARM
6 Such a crazy humorist's last letter in a death camp (9) (AUSCH*)(WIT)(Z)
7 A place to preserve food in reserve container (6) ICEBOX
8 Hail kept the Sun god inside (6) HERALD
9 Bill steamed cake with bitterness (6) ACIDLY
15 International organization's advanced flanking operation is unchallenged (9)
17 Usual position on road (8)
18 Oracle holds hump beetle (8)
20 Chirrup to tease tailless bird (7)
21 20 Is carriage pulled by a horse with broken leg? (6)
22 Told jokes of cadets ejecting from the south (6)
23 He criticizes polished marble (6)
25 Musical composition in Corfu guesthouse (5) FUGUE (T)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Bay reportedly for a sailing vessel (6) BARQUE
4 Feminine desire to travel around a country (8) WOMANISH
10 Continuing the French record (9) CHRONICLE
11 Pierce small fruit (5) SPEAR
12 Regret taking lawyer's money (5) RUBLE
13 Running total held for a disaster statistic (5,4) DEATH TOLL*
14 Copper in festive element (7) MER(CU)RY
16 Send an armour (4) MAIL
19 Support job (4) POST
21 Look at railway official's journal (7) GAZETTE
24 Blocking pipe after earth's cut (9)
25 Smaller tree covers north-east (5) FINER
26 X Days (5) TIMES
27 Send back to authorize English plot (9)
28 They ridicule half deaf horsemen (8)
29 Raw offer (6) TENDER

Down
1 Strengthens dollar with pounds (8) BUCKRAMS
2 Thin fowl's an exceptional thing (4,4) RARE BIRD
3 You finally set right lean bones (5) ULNAE
5 A delivery method to supply one with excessive weapons? (7) OVER/ARM
6 Such a crazy humorist's last letter in a death camp (9) (AUSCH*)(WIT)(Z)
7 A place to preserve food in reserve container (6) ICEBOX
8 Hail kept the Sun god inside (6) HERALD
9 Bill steamed cake with bitterness (6) ACIDLY
15 International organization's advanced flanking operation is unchallenged (9) UNOPPOSED
17 Usual position on road (8) STANDARD
18 Oracle holds hump beetle (8)
20 Chirrup to tease tailless bird (7)
21 20 Is carriage pulled by a horse with broken leg? (6)
22 Told jokes of cadets ejecting from the south (6)
23 He criticizes polished marble (6) BLAMER
25 Musical composition in Corfu guesthouse (5) FUGUE (T)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Wrong of the team to decide on batting (6)
8 Persecuted? Wrong; Rude? Wrong (8) TORTURED
9 Often thrown on top of couple, it reflects bits of a wedding shower (8) CONFETTI
10 Father's nose oddly corresponding to many a hooter (6)
11 Essentially pronoun 'it' yields single identity (5)
12 Recurring expression round long song of praise (6)
14 Shady, lewd, snide calls, primarily rude, an extremely woeful issue? (10,5)
17 Record set in concrete? Void! (6)
18 Public transport subjected to extremely aggressive cursing (5)
22 Biography of English doctor aboard space station (6)
23 Third note to be rejected, bill's a fake (8)
24 Hydrant appears to choke on discharge (8)
25 Thieves heading away left such footsteps? (6)

Down
1 Energy initially negative in opposition meeting (9)
2 Fan belt regularly getting cut — strong winds can do this (6)
3 Awkward task to receive unknown neighbour's money (5) KYATS
4 Acts of obliteration beyond doubt through the ages (8) ERASURES
5 Forbidden to come to community welfare programme (8)
6 Note a trailing layer of dye (5)
8 Pirate swung over line, sailor gives indication that bonds are secure (6,1,6)
13 Pressure continued to keep queen steaming (9)
15 Contracted to build new road without closing of tender (8) NARROWED
16 Fabulously artful shades contrasting pure black (8)
19 Divide portion kept dry (6)
20 Amber, for instance, requires speed primarily to be held in check (5)
21 Part of page inserted in narrow opening (5)

4255

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Wrong of the team to decide on batting (6)
8 Persecuted? Wrong; Rude? Wrong (8) TORTURED
9 Often thrown on top of couple, it reflects bits of a wedding shower (8) CONFETTI
10 Father's nose oddly corresponding to many a hooter (6)
11 Essentially pronoun 'it' yields single identity (5) UNITY (T)
12 Recurring expression round long song of praise (6)
14 Shady, lewd, snide calls, primarily rude, an extremely woeful issue? (10,5)
17 Record set in concrete? Void! (6)
18 Public transport subjected to extremely aggressive cursing (5) A(BUS)E
22 Biography of English doctor aboard space station (6) M(E)(MO)IR
23 Third note to be rejected, bill's a fake (8)
24 Hydrant appears to choke on discharge (8)
25 Thieves heading away left such footsteps? (6)

Down
1 Energy initially negative in opposition meeting (9)
2 Fan belt regularly getting cut — strong winds can do this (6) (BUFF)([-b]E[-l]T)
3 Awkward task to receive unknown neighbour's money (5) KYATS
4 Acts of obliteration beyond doubt through the ages (8) ERASURES
5 Forbidden to come to community welfare programme (8)
6 Note a trailing layer of dye (5)
8 Pirate swung over line, sailor gives indication that bonds are secure (6,1,6)
13 Pressure continued to keep queen steaming (9)
15 Contracted to build new road without closing of tender (8) NARROWED
16 Fabulously artful shades contrasting pure black (8)
19 Divide portion kept dry (6)
20 Amber, for instance, requires speed primarily to be held in check (5) RE(S)IN
21 Part of page inserted in narrow opening (5)

[CLUELESS]

ACROSS
7 Wrong of the team to decide on batting (6)
8 Persecuted? Wrong; Rude? Wrong (8) TORTURED
9 Often thrown on top of couple, it reflects bits of a wedding shower (8) CONFETTI
10 Father's nose oddly corresponding to many a hooter (6)
11 Essentially pronoun 'it' yields single identity (5) UNITY (T)
12 Recurring expression round long song of praise (6)
14 Shady, lewd, snide calls, primarily rude, an extremely woeful issue? (10,5) WEDNESDAYS CHILD
17 Record set in concrete? Void! (6)
18 Public transport subjected to extremely aggressive cursing (5) A(BUS)E
22 Biography of English doctor aboard space station (6) M(E)(MO)IR
23 Third note to be rejected, bill's a fake (8) IMPOSTER
24 Hydrant appears to choke on discharge (8)
25 Thieves heading away left such footsteps? (6)

Down
1 Energy initially negative in opposition meeting (9) ENCOUNTER
2 Fan belt regularly getting cut — strong winds can do this (6) (BUFF)([-b]E[-l]T)
3 Awkward task to receive unknown neighbour's money (5) KYATS
4 Acts of obliteration beyond doubt through the ages (8) ERASURES
5 Forbidden to come to community welfare programme (8) OUTREACH
6 Note a trailing layer of dye (5) HENNA
8 Pirate swung over line, sailor gives indication that bonds are secure (6,1,6)
13 Pressure continued to keep queen steaming (9)
15 Contracted to build new road without closing of tender (8) NARROWED
16 Fabulously artful shades contrasting pure black (8)
19 Divide portion kept dry (6)
20 Amber, for instance, requires speed primarily to be held in check (5) RE(S)IN
21 Part of page inserted in narrow opening (5)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
7 Wrong of the team to decide on batting (6)
8 Persecuted? Wrong; Rude? Wrong (8) TORTURED
9 Often thrown on top of couple, it reflects bits of a wedding shower (8) CONFETTI
10 Father's nose oddly corresponding to many a hooter (6)
11 Essentially pronoun 'it' yields single identity (5) UNITY (T)
12 Recurring expression round long song of praise (6)
14 Shady, lewd, snide calls, primarily rude, an extremely woeful issue? (10,5) WEDNESDAYS CHILD
17 Record set in concrete? Void! (6)
18 Public transport subjected to extremely aggressive cursing (5) A(BUS)E
22 Biography of English doctor aboard space station (6) M(E)(MO)IR
23 Third note to be rejected, bill's a fake (8) IMPOSTER
24 Hydrant appears to choke on discharge (8) FIREPLUG
25 Thieves heading away left such footsteps? (6) INCHES

Down
1 Energy initially negative in opposition meeting (9) ENCOUNTER
2 Fan belt regularly getting cut — strong winds can do this (6) (BUFF)([-b]E[-l]T)
3 Awkward task to receive unknown neighbour's money (5) KYATS
4 Acts of obliteration beyond doubt through the ages (8) ERASURES
5 Forbidden to come to community welfare programme (8) OUTREACH
6 Note a trailing layer of dye (5) HENNA
8 Pirate swung over line, sailor gives indication that bonds are secure (6,1,6)
13 Pressure continued to keep queen steaming (9) PLASTERED
15 Contracted to build new road without closing of tender (8) NARROWED
16 Fabulously artful shades contrasting pure black (8)SUPERBLY
19 Divide portion kept dry (6) BISECT
20 Amber, for instance, requires speed primarily to be held in check (5) RE(S)IN
21 Part of page inserted in narrow opening (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 3 trips to cover city inspection (6)
8 High rates allowing fabrication of designer studios (8)
9 Leave friend cold on return? Nonsense (8)
10 Act by old, old man, Dingus (6)
11 When position is a virtue (5)
12 New town in Iraq built with this money? (6)
14 Risk is ignored on straining cardiac limit, a grave sign perhaps (11,4)
17 Grant to stop endless killing (6)
18 Badly hurts mass objectives (5)
22 What in general comprises loathing (6)
23 Still one minute to get moving (8) IMMOBILE
24 Beef from cow slaughter with millions left in agony (8)
25 __________ is believing in a gnome? (6)

Down
1 Controversial article is down-to-earth (9)
2 It's an old fashioned disease to complain about pressure (6) GRIPPE
3 Part of second race (5)
4 Bitter dispute to sell foreign tea bags back in court (8)
5 Constant distribution of oil and pulses, a basic norm for mass representation (8) KILOGRAM
6 Bit closed about crush (5)
8 Ten runs in final impact represented a sound boost (13) AMPLIFICATION
13 Folding seat hampers clutch (9)
15 One lifting hands in hope following appeal for organ (8)
16 Complete bid, vast in retrospect (8)
19 Walked slowly, heading away from bet (6) AMBLED
20 Basic rule soon after century (5)
21 Wrong a girl (5)

Grid same as yesterday

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 3 trips to cover city inspection (6)
8 High rates allowing fabrication of designer studios (8) ATELIERS
9 Leave friend cold on return? Nonsense (8)
10 Act by old, old man, Dingus (6) DOODAH
11 When position is a virtue (5)
12 New town in Iraq built with this money? (6)
14 Risk is ignored on straining cardiac limit, a grave sign perhaps (11,4)
17 Grant to stop endless killing (6)
18 Badly hurts mass objectives (5) MAIMS
22 What in general comprises loathing (6)
23 Still one minute to get moving (8) IMMOBILE
24 Beef from cow slaughter with millions left in agony (8)
25 __________ is believing in a gnome? (6) SEEING

Down
1 Controversial article is down-to-earth (9)
2 It's an old fashioned disease to complain about pressure (6) GRIPPE
3 Part of second race (5)
4 Bitter dispute to sell foreign tea bags back in court (8)
5 Constant distribution of oil and pulses, a basic norm for mass representation (8) KILOGRAM
6 Bit closed about crush (5)
8 Ten runs in final impact represented a sound boost (13) AMPLIFICATION
13 Folding seat hampers clutch (9)
15 One lifting hands in hope following appeal for organ (8)
16 Complete bid, vast in retrospect (8)
19 Walked slowly, heading away from bet (6) AMBLED
20 Basic rule soon after century (5)
21 Wrong a girl (5) AMISS

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 3 trips to cover city inspection (6)
8 High rates allowing fabrication of designer studios (8) ATELIERS
9 Leave friend cold on return? Nonsense (8)
10 Act by old, old man, Dingus (6) DOODAH
11 When position is a virtue (5)
12 New town in Iraq built with this money? (6)
14 Risk is ignored on straining cardiac limit, a grave sign perhaps (11,4)
17 Grant to stop endless killing (6)
18 Badly hurts mass objectives (5) MAIMS
22 What in general comprises loathing (6) HATING (T)
23 Still one minute to get moving (8) IMMOBILE
24 Beef from cow slaughter with millions left in agony (8)
25 __________ is believing in a gnome? (6) SEEING

Down
1 Controversial article is down-to-earth (9)
2 It's an old fashioned disease to complain about pressure (6) GRIPPE
3 Part of second race (5)
4 Bitter dispute to sell foreign tea bags back in court (8) (VEND)(ET(T)A*)
5 Constant distribution of oil and pulses, a basic norm for mass representation (8) KILOGRAM
6 Bit closed about crush (5)
8 Ten runs in final impact represented a sound boost (13) AMPLIFICATION
13 Folding seat hampers clutch (9) C(RUMP)LING
15 One lifting hands in hope following appeal for organ (8)
16 Complete bid, vast in retrospect (8) (1NT)(EGRAL<=)
19 Walked slowly, heading away from bet (6) AMBLED
20 Basic rule soon after century (5) (C)(ANON)
21 Wrong a girl (5) AMISS

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 3 trips to cover city inspection (6)
8 High rates allowing fabrication of designer studios (8) ATELIERS
9 Leave friend cold on return? Nonsense (8) CLAPTRAP
10 Act by old, old man, Dingus (6) DOODAH
11 When position is a virtue (5)
12 New town in Iraq built with this money? (6) QINTAR
14 Risk is ignored on straining cardiac limit, a grave sign perhaps (11,4) DIACRITICAL MARK
17 Grant to stop endless killing (6)
18 Badly hurts mass objectives (5) MAIMS
22 What in general comprises loathing (6) HATING (T)
23 Still one minute to get moving (8) IMMOBILE
24 Beef from cow slaughter with millions left in agony (8) COMPLAIN
25 __________ is believing in a gnome? (6) SEEING

Down
1 Controversial article is down-to-earth (9)
2 It's an old fashioned disease to complain about pressure (6) GRIPPE
3 Part of second race (5)
4 Bitter dispute to sell foreign tea bags back in court (8) (VEND)(ET(T)A*)
5 Constant distribution of oil and pulses, a basic norm for mass representation (8) KILOGRAM
6 Bit closed about crush (5)
8 Ten runs in final impact represented a sound boost (13) AMPLIFICATION
13 Folding seat hampers clutch (9) C(RUMP)LING
15 One lifting hands in hope following appeal for organ (8) CALLIOPE
16 Complete bid, vast in retrospect (8) (1NT)(EGRAL<=)
19 Walked slowly, heading away from bet (6) AMBLED
20 Basic rule soon after century (5) (C)(ANON)
21 Wrong a girl (5) AMISS

[Russellbew]

Across
7 3 trips to cover city inspection (6) SEARCH
8 High rates allowing fabrication of designer studios (8) ATELIERS
9 Leave friend cold on return? Nonsense (8) CLAPTRAP
10 Act by old, old man, Dingus (6) DOODAH
11 When position is a virtue (5) ASSET
12 New town in Iraq built with this money? (6) QINTAR
14 Risk is ignored on straining cardiac limit, a grave sign perhaps (11,4) DIACRITICAL MARK
17 Grant to stop endless killing (6) LETHAL
18 Badly hurts mass objectives (5) MAIMS
22 What in general comprises loathing (6) HATING (T)
23 Still one minute to get moving (8) IMMOBILE
24 Beef from cow slaughter with millions left in agony (8) COMPLAIN
25 __________ is believing in a gnome? (6) SEEING

Down
1 Controversial article is down-to-earth (9) REALISTIC
2 It's an old fashioned disease to complain about pressure (6) GRIPPE
3 Part of second race (5) SHARE
4 Bitter dispute to sell foreign tea bags back in court (8) (VEND)(ET(T)A*)
5 Constant distribution of oil and pulses, a basic norm for mass representation (8) KILOGRAM
6 Bit closed about crush (5)
8 Ten runs in final impact represented a sound boost (13) AMPLIFICATION
13 Folding seat hampers clutch (9) C(RUMP)LING
15 One lifting hands in hope following appeal for organ (8) CALLIOPE
16 Complete bid, vast in retrospect (8) (1NT)(EGRAL<=)
19 Walked slowly, heading away from bet (6) AMBLED
20 Basic rule soon after century (5) (C)(ANON)
21 Wrong a girl (5) AMISS

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Girl’s collected exclusive costumes (5)
4 Boss caught employee picking lock (8)
8 Praise all around isn’t surprising for executive (14)
10 A drug, one's consumed could be unsafe (9)
11 Newspaper men returning to harass (5)
12 Department’s always gathering information about … (6)
14 … resident possessing say kind of film (8)
17 Tolerating former wife's swearing offering no resistance (8)
18 Cheap whisky for wine maybe, I picked up (6)
20 Dram’s a large amount? (5)
22 As foreseen perhaps, initially bull’s captivated by red (9)
24 Can idiot feint sickness following independent diagnosis? (14)
25 Cavendish ultimately identified this element (8)
26 Work out for one fetched victory (5)

Down
1 Undo basic cut in allowances for older relatives (12)
2 Doctor about to investigate sickly female (5)
3 Orders conveyed, receiver’s executed (9)
4 Court order restricted American business (6)
5 Apprehended a deserter running away from base (8)
6 Man finally not in control of relationship … (5)
7 … privately harbouring hope to get near (9)
9 Writer of Spanish origin, involved in latest study on church's autonomy (12)
13 Retired journalist left to visit metro enthusiastically (9)
15 A Mexican's right to vote out his neighbours? (9)
16 Shooting picture/clip — photography essentially (8)
19 Engineer signed blueprint (6)
21 Passenger ship’s cruising Nile River (5)
23 Fabric wife’s kept in drawer (5)

4257

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Girl’s collected exclusive costumes (5)
4 Boss caught employee picking lock (8)
8 Praise all around isn’t surprising // for executive (14) ADMI(NIST*)RATION
10 A drug, one's consumed // could be unsafe (9) DANGEROUS*
11 Newspaper men returning to harass (5)
12 Department’s always gathering information about … (6)
14 … resident possessing say kind of film (8)
17 Tolerating former wife's swearing offering no resistance (8)
18 Cheap whisky for wine maybe, I picked up (6)
20 Dram’s a large amount? (5)
22 As foreseen perhaps, initially bull’s captivated by red (9)
24 Can idiot feint sickness following independent diagnosis? (14) (I)(DENTIFICATION*)
25 Cavendish ultimately // identified this element (8) H - HYDROGEN &LIT
26 Work out for one fetched victory (5)

Down
1 Undo basic cut in allowances for older relatives (12) {GRA([-u]ND[-o])(PARE)NTS}
2 Doctor about to investigate sickly female (5)
3 Orders conveyed, receiver’s executed (9)
4 Court order restricted American business (6)
5 Apprehended a deserter running away from base (8)
6 Man finally not in control of relationship … (5)
7 … privately harbouring hope to get near (9)
9 Writer of Spanish origin, involved in latest study on church's autonomy (12)
13 Retired journalist left to visit metro enthusiastically (9)
15 A Mexican's right to vote out his neighbours? (9)
16 Shooting picture/clip — photography essentially (8)
19 Engineer signed blueprint (6)
21 Passenger ship’s cruising Nile River (5)
23 Fabric wife’s kept in drawer (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Girl’s collected exclusive costumes (5) GOWNS
4 Boss caught employee picking lock (8) CHAIRMAN
8 Praise all around isn’t surprising // for executive (14) ADMI(NIST*)RATION
10 A drug, one's consumed // could be unsafe (9) DANGEROUS*
11 Newspaper men returning to harass (5) ORGAN
12 Department’s always gathering information about … (6) AGENCY
14 … resident possessing say kind of film (8) NEGATIVE
17 Tolerating former wife's swearing offering no resistance (8)
18 Cheap whisky for wine maybe, I picked up (6)
20 Dram’s a large amount? (5)
22 As foreseen perhaps, initially bull’s captivated by red (9)
24 Can idiot feint sickness following independent diagnosis? (14) (I)(DENTIFICATION*)
25 Cavendish ultimately // identified this element (8) H - HYDROGEN &LIT
26 Work out for one fetched victory (5)

Down
1 Undo basic cut in allowances for older relatives (12) {GRA([-u]ND[-o])(PARE)NTS}
2 Doctor about to investigate sickly female (5)
3 Orders conveyed, receiver’s executed (9)
4 Court order restricted American business (6)
5 Apprehended a deserter running away from base (8)
6 Man finally not in control of relationship … (5)
7 … privately harbouring hope to get near (9)
9 Writer of Spanish origin, involved in latest study on church's autonomy (12)
13 Retired journalist left to visit metro enthusiastically (9)
15 A Mexican's right to vote out his neighbours? (9)
16 Shooting picture/clip — photography essentially (8)
19 Engineer signed blueprint (6)
21 Passenger ship’s cruising Nile River (5)
23 Fabric wife’s kept in drawer (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Girl’s collected exclusive costumes (5) GOWNS
4 Boss caught employee picking lock (8) CHAIRMAN
8 Praise all around isn’t surprising // for executive (14) ADMI(NIST*)RATION
10 A drug, one's consumed // could be unsafe (9) DANGEROUS*
11 Newspaper men returning to harass (5) ORGAN
12 Department’s always gathering information about … (6) AGENCY
14 … resident possessing say kind of film (8) NEGATIVE
17 Tolerating former wife's swearing offering no resistance (8)
18 Cheap whisky for wine maybe, I picked up (6)
20 Dram’s a large amount? (5)
22 As foreseen perhaps, initially bull’s captivated by red (9)
24 Can idiot feint sickness following independent diagnosis? (14) (I)(DENTIFICATION*)
25 Cavendish ultimately // identified this element (8) H - HYDROGEN &LIT
26 Work out for one fetched victory (5)

Down
1 Undo basic cut in allowances for older relatives (12) {GRA([-u]ND[-o])(PARE)NTS}
2 Doctor about to investigate sickly female (5) WOMAN
3 Orders conveyed, receiver’s executed (9) SENTENCES
4 Court order restricted American business (6)
5 Apprehended a deserter running away from base (8) ARRESTED
6 Man finally not in control of relationship … (5) RATIO
7 … privately harbouring hope to get near (9)
9 Writer of Spanish origin, involved in latest study on church's autonomy (12)
13 Retired journalist left to visit metro enthusiastically (9)
15 A Mexican's right to vote out his neighbours? (9)
16 Shooting picture/clip — photography essentially (8)
19 Engineer signed blueprint (6)
21 Passenger ship’s cruising Nile River (5) LINER
23 Fabric wife’s kept in drawer (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Girl’s collected exclusive costumes (5) GOWNS
4 Boss caught employee picking lock (8) CHAIRMAN
8 Praise all around isn’t surprising // for executive (14) ADMI(NIST*)RATION
10 A drug, one's consumed // could be unsafe (9) DANGEROUS*
11 Newspaper men returning to harass (5) ORGAN
12 Department’s always gathering information about … (6) AGENCY
14 … resident possessing say kind of film (8) NEGATIVE
17 Tolerating former wife's swearing offering no resistance (8)
18 Cheap whisky for wine maybe, I picked up (6)
20 Dram’s a large amount? (5)
22 As foreseen perhaps, initially bull’s captivated by red (9)
24 Can idiot feint sickness following independent diagnosis? (14) (I)(DENTIFICATION*)
25 Cavendish ultimately // identified this element (8) H - HYDROGEN &LIT
26 Work out for one fetched victory (5)

Down
1 Undo basic cut in allowances for older relatives (12) {GRA([-u]ND[-o])(PARE)NTS}
2 Doctor about to investigate sickly female (5) WOMAN
3 Orders conveyed, receiver’s executed (9) SENTENCES
4 Court order restricted American business (6) CUSTOM
5 Apprehended a deserter running away from base (8) ARRESTED
6 Man finally not in control of relationship … (5) RATIO
7 … privately harbouring hope to get near (9) ALONGSIDE
9 Writer of Spanish origin, involved in latest study on church's autonomy (12) INDEPENDENCE
13 Retired journalist left to visit metro enthusiastically (9) EXCITEDLY
15 A Mexican's right to vote out his neighbours? (9)
16 Shooting picture/clip — photography essentially (8) SNAPPING
19 Engineer signed blueprint (6)
21 Passenger ship’s cruising Nile River (5) LINER
23 Fabric wife’s kept in drawer (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Girl’s collected exclusive costumes (5) GOWNS
4 Boss caught employee picking lock (8) CHAIRMAN
8 Praise all around isn’t surprising // for executive (14) ADMI(NIST*)RATION
10 A drug, one's consumed // could be unsafe (9) DANGEROUS*
11 Newspaper men returning to harass (5) ORGAN
12 Department’s always gathering information about … (6) AGENCY
14 … resident possessing say kind of film (8) NEGATIVE
17 Tolerating former wife's swearing offering no resistance (8)
18 Cheap whisky for wine maybe, I picked up (6)
20 Dram’s a large amount? (5) TOTAL
22 As foreseen perhaps, initially bull’s captivated by red (9)
24 Can idiot feint sickness following independent diagnosis? (14) (I)(DENTIFICATION*)
25 Cavendish ultimately // identified this element (8) H - HYDROGEN &LIT
26 Work out for one fetched victory (5) SOLVE

Down
1 Undo basic cut in allowances for older relatives (12) {GRA([-u]ND[-o])(PARE)NTS}
2 Doctor about to investigate sickly female (5) WOMAN
3 Orders conveyed, receiver’s executed (9) SENTENCES
4 Court order restricted American business (6) CUSTOM
5 Apprehended a deserter running away from base (8) ARRESTED
6 Man finally not in control of relationship … (5) RATIO
7 … privately harbouring hope to get near (9) ALONGSIDE
9 Writer of Spanish origin, involved in latest study on church's autonomy (12) INDEPENDENCE
13 Retired journalist left to visit metro enthusiastically (9) EXCITEDLY
15 A Mexican's right to vote out his neighbours? (9) AMERICANS
16 Shooting picture/clip — photography essentially (8) SNAPPING
19 Engineer signed blueprint (6) DESIGN
21 Passenger ship’s cruising Nile River (5) LINER
23 Fabric wife’s kept in drawer (5) TWILL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Girl’s collected exclusive costumes (5) GOWNS
4 Boss caught employee picking lock (8) CHAIRMAN
8 Praise all around isn’t surprising // for executive (14) ADMI(NIST*)RATION
10 A drug, one's consumed // could be unsafe (9) DANGEROUS*
11 Newspaper men returning to harass (5) ORGAN
12 Department’s always gathering information about … (6) AGENCY
14 … resident possessing say kind of film (8) NEGATIVE
17 Tolerating former wife's swearing offering no resistance (8)EXCUSING
18 Cheap whisky for wine maybe, I picked up (6)REDEYE
20 Dram’s a large amount? (5) TOTAL
22 As foreseen perhaps, initially bull’s captivated by red (9)PREDICTED
24 Can idiot feint sickness following independent diagnosis? (14) (I)(DENTIFICATION*)
25 Cavendish ultimately // identified this element (8) H - HYDROGEN &LIT
26 Work out for one fetched victory (5) SOLVE

Down
1 Undo basic cut in allowances for older relatives (12) {GRA([-u]ND[-o])(PARE)NTS}
2 Doctor about to investigate sickly female (5) WOMAN
3 Orders conveyed, receiver’s executed (9) SENTENCES
4 Court order restricted American business (6) CUSTOM
5 Apprehended a deserter running away from base (8) ARRESTED
6 Man finally not in control of relationship … (5) RATIO
7 … privately harbouring hope to get near (9) ALONGSIDE
9 Writer of Spanish origin, involved in latest study on church's autonomy (12) INDEPENDENCE
13 Retired journalist left to visit metro enthusiastically (9) EXCITEDLY
15 A Mexican's right to vote out his neighbours? (9) AMERICANS
16 Shooting picture/clip — photography essentially (8) SNAPPING
19 Engineer signed blueprint (6) DESIGN
21 Passenger ship’s cruising Nile River (5) LINER
23 Fabric wife’s kept in drawer (5) TWILL

:clap::clap::clap: Lovely!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Association overturned champ’s opinion (13)
10 At home, mend broken thing, alternatively at the end get insurance (9)
11 Megalomaniac tortures characters and artist (5)
12 For starters, not understanding lover's longing statements results in voids (5)
13 I leave delegation angrily, as it is protracted (9)
14 Trap itinerant men faced as she advances East (6)
16 God! Police officer steps out in Indigo outfit (4)
19 1/3rd of arm severed for Celtic hero (4)
20 Harry is Sarah's illegitimate son (6)
25 Courting a person from say, Italy with a sip of champagne in Germany (9)
26 Eagle's nest is a lake? (5)
27 Eat less, leave out boiled egg (5)
28 Stepping out of dark, I reached vandalized ATM at hospital end (9)
29 Opponents shell out a dollar to follow sister-in-law at Tamil Nadu on days of remembrance (13)

Down
2 Ex-lover was a dancing doll, internally fine dame, drop dead... (3,5)
3 ...panders to quiet devils (5)
4 Captured wandering Daniel (6)
5 Cunning, but no brain? Fool, yes (8)
6 Marshalling resources to sacrifice sources of love, money to reach heaven (7-2)
7 In a muddle, negotiator should leave rage altogether (2,4)
8 Man engaged in cafe's ecstatic (6)
9 Newly-wed seen with black reindeer often (5)
15 National park seen right inside Georgia has titanium (9)
17 Close to home, met a friend, after crossing the junction (8)
18 Ram came back before time touring Rhode Island Union (8)
21 Fugitive's final rap sheet produced a storm (6)
22 Husband's dress (5)
23 Attack a politician with gun by mistake (6)
24 A passage at Southend leads to gemstones (6)
26 Repairer’s agent left a cloth dryer (5)

4259

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Association overturned champ’s opinion (13) COMPANIONSHIP
10 At home, mend broken thing, alternatively at the end get insurance (9)
11 Megalomaniac tortures characters and artist (5)
12 For starters, not understanding lover's longing statements results in voids (5)
13 I leave delegation angrily, as it is protracted (9)
14 Trap itinerant men faced as she advances East (6)
16 God! Police officer steps out in Indigo outfit (4)
19 1/3rd of arm severed for Celtic hero (4)
20 Harry is Sarah's illegitimate son (6)
25 Courting a person from say, Italy with a sip of champagne in Germany (9)
26 Eagle's nest is a lake? (5)
27 Eat less, leave out boiled egg (5)
28 Stepping out of dark, I reached vandalized ATM at hospital end (9)
29 Opponents shell out a dollar to follow sister-in-law at Tamil Nadu on days of remembrance (13)

Down
2 Ex-lover was a dancing doll, internally fine dame, drop dead... (3,5) OLD FLAME
3 ...panders to quiet devils (5) PIMPS
4 Captured wandering Daniel (6) NAILED
5 Cunning, but no brain? Fool, yes (8)
6 Marshalling resources to sacrifice sources of love, money to reach heaven (7-2)
7 In a muddle, negotiator should leave rage altogether (2,4) IN TOTO
8 Man engaged in cafe's ecstatic (6)
9 Newly-wed seen with black reindeer often (5)
15 National park seen right inside Georgia has titanium (9)
17 Close to home, met a friend, after crossing the junction (8)
18 Ram came back before time touring Rhode Island Union (8)
21 Fugitive's final rap sheet produced a storm (6)
22 Husband's dress (5)
23 Attack a politician with gun by mistake (6)
24 A passage at Southend leads to gemstones (6)
26 Repairer’s agent left a cloth dryer (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Association overturned champ’s opinion (13) COMPANIONSHIP
10 At home, mend broken thing, alternatively at the end get insurance (9)
11 Megalomaniac tortures characters and artist (5)
12 For starters, not understanding lover's longing statements results in voids (5)
13 I leave delegation angrily, as it is protracted (9)
14 Trap itinerant men faced as she advances East (6)
16 God! Police officer steps out in Indigo outfit (4)
19 1/3rd of arm severed for Celtic hero (4)
20 Harry is Sarah's illegitimate son (6)
25 Courting a person from say, Italy with a sip of champagne in Germany (9)
26 Eagle's nest is a lake? (5)
27 Eat less, leave out boiled egg (5)
28 Stepping out of dark, I reached vandalized ATM at hospital end (9)
29 Opponents shell out a dollar to follow sister-in-law at Tamil Nadu on days of remembrance (13)

Down
2 Ex-lover was a dancing doll, internally fine dame, drop dead... (3,5) OLD FLAME
3 ...panders to quiet devils (5) PIMPS
4 Captured wandering Daniel (6) NAILED
5 Cunning, but no brain? Fool, yes (8)
6 Marshalling resources to sacrifice sources of love, money to reach heaven (7-2)
7 In a muddle, negotiator should leave rage altogether (2,4) IN TOTO
8 Man engaged in cafe's ecstatic (6)
9 Newly-wed seen with black reindeer often (5)
15 National park seen right inside Georgia has titanium (9)
17 Close to home, met a friend, after crossing the junction (8)
18 Ram came back before time touring Rhode Island Union (8)
21 Fugitive's final rap sheet produced a storm (6) SEETHE
22 Husband's dress (5) GROOM
23 Attack a politician with gun by mistake (6) IMPUGN
24 A passage at Southend leads to gemstones (6) AGATES
26 Repairer’s agent left a cloth dryer (5) AIRER

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Association overturned champ’s opinion (13) COMPANIONSHIP
10 At home, mend broken thing, alternatively at the end get insurance (9) (IN)(DEMN*)(IT)(Y)
11 Megalomaniac tortures characters and artist (5)
12 For starters, not understanding lover's longing statements results in voids (5) N U L L S
13 I leave delegation angrily, as it is protracted (9) ELONGATED*-i
14 Trap itinerant men faced as she advances East (6) (ENM*)((+E)SH[-e])
16 God! Police officer steps out in Indigo outfit (4)
19 1/3rd of arm severed for Celtic hero (4)
20 Harry is Sarah's illegitimate son (6)
25 Courting a person from say, Italy with a sip of champagne in Germany (9)
26 Eagle's nest is a lake? (5)
27 Eat less, leave out boiled egg (5)
28 Stepping out of dark, I reached vandalized ATM at hospital end (9)
29 Opponents shell out a dollar to follow sister-in-law at Tamil Nadu on days of remembrance (13)

Down
2 Ex-lover was a dancing doll, internally fine dame, drop dead... (3,5) OLD FLAME
3 ...panders to quiet devils (5) PIMPS
4 Captured wandering Daniel (6) NAILED
5 Cunning, but no brain? Fool, yes (8)
6 Marshalling resources to sacrifice sources of love, money to reach heaven (7-2) SHANGRI-LA* -L/M
7 In a muddle, negotiator should leave rage altogether (2,4) IN TOTO
8 Man engaged in cafe's ecstatic (6)
9 Newly-wed seen with black reindeer often (5)
15 National park seen right inside Georgia has titanium (9)
17 Close to home, met a friend, after crossing the junction (8)
18 Ram came back before time touring Rhode Island Union (8)
21 Fugitive's final rap sheet produced a storm (6) SEETHE
22 Husband's dress (5) GROOM
23 Attack a politician with gun by mistake (6) IMPUGN
24 A passage at Southend leads to gemstones (6) AGATES
26 Repairer’s agent left a cloth dryer (5) AIRER

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Association overturned champ’s opinion (13) COMPANIONSHIP
10 At home, mend broken thing, alternatively at the end get insurance (9) INDEMNITY
11 Megalomaniac tortures characters and artist (5)
12 For starters, not understanding lover's longing statements results in voids (5)
13 I leave delegation angrily, as it is protracted (9)
14 Trap itinerant men faced as she advances East (6)
16 God! Police officer steps out in Indigo outfit (4)
19 1/3rd of arm severed for Celtic hero (4)
20 Harry is Sarah's illegitimate son (6)
25 Courting a person from say, Italy with a sip of champagne in Germany (9) ROMANCING
26 Eagle's nest is a lake? (5)
27 Eat less, leave out boiled egg (5)
28 Stepping out of dark, I reached vandalized ATM at hospital end (9) AFTERMATH
29 Opponents shell out a dollar to follow sister-in-law at Tamil Nadu on days of remembrance (13) ANNIVERSARIES

Down
2 Ex-lover was a dancing doll, internally fine dame, drop dead... (3,5) OLD FLAME
3 ...panders to quiet devils (5) PIMPS
4 Captured wandering Daniel (6) NAILED
5 Cunning, but no brain? Fool, yes (8)
6 Marshalling resources to sacrifice sources of love, money to reach heaven (7-2) SHANGRI-LA
7 In a muddle, negotiator should leave rage altogether (2,4) IN TOTO
8 Man engaged in cafe's ecstatic (6)
9 Newly-wed seen with black reindeer often (5)
15 National park seen right inside Georgia has titanium (9)
17 Close to home, met a friend, after crossing the junction (8)
18 Ram came back before time touring Rhode Island Union (8)
21 Fugitive's final rap sheet produced a storm (6) SEETHE
22 Husband's dress (5) GROOM
23 Attack a politician with gun by mistake (6) IMPUGN
24 A passage at Southend leads to gemstones (6) AGATES
26 Repairer’s agent left a cloth dryer (5) AIRER

[Russellbew]

EAcross
1 Association overturned champ’s opinion (13) COMPANIONSHIP
10 At home, mend broken thing, alternatively at the end get insurance (9) INDEMNITY
11 Megalomaniac tortures characters and artist (5)
12 For starters, not understanding lover's longing statements results in voids (5)
13 I leave delegation angrily, as it is protracted (9)
14 Trap itinerant men faced as she advances East (6)
16 God! Police officer steps out in Indigo outfit (4)
19 1/3rd of arm severed for Celtic hero (4)
20 Harry is Sarah's illegitimate son (6)
25 Courting a person from say, Italy with a sip of champagne in Germany (9) ROMANCING
26 Eagle's nest is a lake? (5)
27 Eat less, leave out boiled egg (5)
28 Stepping out of dark, I reached vandalized ATM at hospital end (9) AFTERMATH
29 Opponents shell out a dollar to follow sister-in-law at Tamil Nadu on days of remembrance (13) ANNIVERSARIES

Down
2 Ex-lover was a dancing doll, internally fine dame, drop dead... (3,5) OLD FLAME
3 ...panders to quiet devils (5) PIMPS
4 Captured wandering Daniel (6) NAILED
5 Cunning, but no brain? Fool, yes (8)
6 Marshalling resources to sacrifice sources of love, money to reach heaven (7-2) SHANGRI -LA
7 In a muddle, negotiator should leave rage altogether (2,4) IN TOTO
8 Man engaged in cafe's ecstatic (6) FIANCE
9 Newly-wed seen with black reindeer often (5) BRIDE
15 National park seen right inside Georgia has titanium (9) SERENGETI
17 Close to home, met a friend, after crossing the junction (8) INTIMATE
18 Ram came back before time touring Rhode Island Union (8) MARRIAGE
21 Fugitive's final rap sheet produced a storm (6) SEETHE
22 Husband's dress (5) GROOM
23 Attack a politician with gun by mistake (6) IMPUGN
24 A passage at Southend leads to gemstones (6) AGATES
26 Repairer’s agent left a cloth dryer (5) AIRER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Association overturned champ’s opinion (13) COMPANIONSHIP
10 At home, mend broken thing, alternatively at the end get insurance (9) INDEMNITY
11 Megalomaniac tortures characters and artist (5)ACTOR
12 For starters, not understanding lover's longing statements results in voids (5)NULLS
13 I leave delegation angrily, as it is protracted (9)ELONGATED
14 Trap itinerant men faced as she advances East (6)ENMESH
16 God! Police officer steps out in Indigo outfit (4)ODIN
19 1/3rd of arm severed for Celtic hero (4)BRAN
20 Harry is Sarah's illegitimate son (6)HARASS
25 Courting a person from say, Italy with a sip of champagne in Germany (9) ROMANCING
26 Eagle's nest is a lake? (5)AERIE
27 Eat less, leave out boiled egg (5)OVULE
28 Stepping out of dark, I reached vandalized ATM at hospital end (9) AFTERMATH
29 Opponents shell out a dollar to follow sister-in-law at Tamil Nadu on days of remembrance (13) ANNIVERSARIES

Down
2 Ex-lover was a dancing doll, internally fine dame, drop dead... (3,5) OLD FLAME
3 ...panders to quiet devils (5) PIMPS
4 Captured wandering Daniel (6) NAILED
5 Cunning, but no brain? Fool, yes (8)
6 Marshalling resources to sacrifice sources of love, money to reach heaven (7-2) SHANGRI -LA
7 In a muddle, negotiator should leave rage altogether (2,4) IN TOTO
8 Man engaged in cafe's ecstatic (6) FIANCE
9 Newly-wed seen with black reindeer often (5) BRIDE
15 National park seen right inside Georgia has titanium (9) SERENGETI
17 Close to home, met a friend, after crossing the junction (8) INTIMATE
18 Ram came back before time touring Rhode Island Union (8) MARRIAGE
21 Fugitive's final rap sheet produced a storm (6) SEETHE
22 Husband's dress (5) GROOM
23 Attack a politician with gun by mistake (6) IMPUGN
24 A passage at Southend leads to gemstones (6) AGATES
26 Repairer’s agent left a cloth dryer (5) AIRER

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Selection of calamari nabbed at harbour (6)
5 Third cocktail consumed in a booth for anniversary (8)
9 Stroke of luck to find a mess, but say Rahul Dravid is around (8)
10 Carbon monoxide, fluorine, iron found on the surface of energy drink (6)
11 See 19 dn.
12 For starters, ‘I love you’ should be preceded by large flower (4)
13 Sin to hold lone vagrant by forcefulness (8)
16 Agree to let out place earlier (6)
17 Uncle's lounge serves a dish (6)
19 Company’s dismissal is never related to heart (8)
21 Lazily having an accompaniment to 17 ac. (4)
22 Portugal's agent joins association of a children's institution (4,6)
25 Database crashed, administrative trainee first sacked and humiliated (6)
26 Bowling off-spin gets seven down upfront (8)
27 Man's links I revealed at a capital (8)
28 Fix bone at the end, make a weapon (6)

Down
2 Farewell dialogue, a disaster. Log out (5)
3 Assume 3/5th of our country has university education primarily (5)
4 US resident’s invite carried by a network (7)
5 Compensate for the rest (7)
6 Changes the new actress (7)
7 Pretentious, informal filth in Ukraine beaten up (9)
8 Striated muscle fibres and protozoa are ......... (9)
14 Noiseless trendy German car gets billed often (9)
15 Influencers sit by slob mistakenly (9)
18 Enlisted heartless Japanese mercenary to kidnap deputy on comeback (5,2)
19 &amp; 11 ac. Crushing pain, seek new treatment from team, say (7,10)
20 Dislikes new residents without identity (7)
23 Lucky to find parish priest hidden in grass (5)
24 Animal attacked, head and tail eaten (5)

4269

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Selection of calamari nabbed at harbour (6) MARINA
5 Third cocktail consumed in a booth for anniversary (8) BIRTHDAY
9 Stroke of luck to find a mess, but say Rahul Dravid is around (8)
10 Carbon monoxide, fluorine, iron found on the surface of energy drink (6)
11 See 19 dn.
12 For starters, ‘I love you’ should be preceded by large flower (4)
13 Sin to hold lone vagrant by forcefulness (8)
16 Agree to let out place earlier (6)
17 Uncle's lounge serves a dish (6)
19 Company’s dismissal is never related to heart (8)
21 Lazily having an accompaniment to 17 ac. (4)
22 Portugal's agent joins association of a children's institution (4,6)
25 Database crashed, administrative trainee first sacked and humiliated (6)
26 Bowling off-spin gets seven down upfront (8)
27 Man's links I revealed at a capital (8)
28 Fix bone at the end, make a weapon (6)

Down
2 Farewell dialogue, a disaster. Log out (5) ADIEU
3 Assume 3/5th of our country has university education primarily (5) INDUE
4 US resident’s invite carried by a network (7)
5 Compensate for the rest (7) BALANCE
6 Changes the new actress (7)
7 Pretentious, informal filth in Ukraine beaten up (9)
8 Striated muscle fibres and protozoa are ......... (9)
14 Noiseless trendy German car gets billed often (9)
15 Influencers sit by slob mistakenly (9)
18 Enlisted heartless Japanese mercenary to kidnap deputy on comeback (5,2)
19 &amp; 11 ac. Crushing pain, seek new treatment from team, say (7,10)
20 Dislikes new residents without identity (7)
23 Lucky to find parish priest hidden in grass (5)
24 Animal attacked, head and tail eaten (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Selection of calamari nabbed at harbour (6) MARINA
5 Third cocktail consumed in a booth for anniversary (8) BIRTHDAY
9 Stroke of luck to find a mess, but say Rahul Dravid is around (8)
10 Carbon monoxide, fluorine, iron found on the surface of energy drink (6)
11 See 19 dn.
12 For starters, ‘I love you’ should be preceded by large flower (4)
13 Sin to hold lone vagrant by forcefulness (8)
16 Agree to let out place earlier (6)
17 Uncle's lounge serves a dish (6)
19 Company’s dismissal is never related to heart (8)
21 Lazily having an accompaniment to 17 ac. (4)
22 Portugal's agent joins association of a children's institution (4,6)
25 Database crashed, administrative trainee first sacked and humiliated (6)
26 Bowling off-spin gets seven down upfront (8)
27 Man's links I revealed at a capital (8)
28 Fix bone at the end, make a weapon (6)

Down
2 Farewell dialogue, a disaster. Log out (5) ADIEU
3 Assume 3/5th of our country has university education primarily (5) INDUE
4 US resident’s invite carried by a network (7)
5 Compensate for the rest (7) BALANCE
6 Changes the new actress (7)
7 Pretentious, informal filth in Ukraine beaten up (9)
8 Striated muscle fibres and protozoa are ......... (9)
14 Noiseless trendy German car gets billed often (9) INAUDIBLE
15 Influencers sit by slob mistakenly (9) LOBBYISTS
18 Enlisted heartless Japanese mercenary to kidnap deputy on comeback (5,2) ROPED IN
19 &amp; 11 ac. Crushing pain, seek new treatment from team, say (7,10) CHENNAI SUPERKINGS
20 Dislikes new residents without identity (7) RESENTS
23 Lucky to find parish priest hidden in grass (5)
24 Animal attacked, head and tail eaten (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Selection of calamari nabbed at harbour (6) MARINA
5 Third cocktail consumed in a booth for anniversary (8) BIRTHDAY
9 Stroke of luck to find a mess, but say Rahul Dravid is around (8)
10 Carbon monoxide, fluorine, iron found on the surface of energy drink (6) COFFEE
11 See 19 dn.
12 For starters, ‘I love you’ should be preceded by large flower (4)
13 Sin to hold lone vagrant by forcefulness (8)
16 Agree to let out place earlier (6)
17 Uncle's lounge serves a dish (6)
19 Company’s dismissal is never related to heart (8)
21 Lazily having an accompaniment to 17 ac. (4)
22 Portugal's agent joins association of a children's institution (4,6) PREP SCHOOL
25 Database crashed, administrative trainee first sacked and humiliated (6)
26 Bowling off-spin gets seven down upfront (8)
27 Man's links I revealed at a capital (8) HELSINKI
28 Fix bone at the end, make a weapon (6)

Down
2 Farewell dialogue, a disaster. Log out (5) ADIEU
3 Assume 3/5th of our country has university education primarily (5) INDUE
4 US resident’s invite carried by a network (7) ALASKAN
5 Compensate for the rest (7) BALANCE
6 Changes the new actress (7)
7 Pretentious, informal filth in Ukraine beaten up (9) HIFALUTIN
8 Striated muscle fibres and protozoa are ......... (9)
14 Noiseless trendy German car gets billed often (9) INAUDIBLE
15 Influencers sit by slob mistakenly (9) LOBBYISTS
18 Enlisted heartless Japanese mercenary to kidnap deputy on comeback (5,2) ROPED IN
19 &amp; 11 ac. Crushing pain, seek new treatment from team, say (7,10) CHENNAI SUPERKINGS
20 Dislikes new residents without identity (7) RESENTS
23 Lucky to find parish priest hidden in grass (5)
24 Animal attacked, head and tail eaten (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Selection of calamari nabbed at harbour (6) MARINA
5 Third cocktail consumed in a booth for anniversary (8) BIRTHDAY
9 Stroke of luck to find a mess, but say Rahul Dravid is around (8)
10 Carbon monoxide, fluorine, iron found on the surface of energy drink (6) COFFEE
11 See 19 dn.
12 For starters, ‘I love you’ should be preceded by large flower (4)
13 Sin to hold lone vagrant by forcefulness (8)
16 Agree to let out place earlier (6)
17 Uncle's lounge serves a dish (6)
19 Company’s dismissal is never related to heart (8)
21 Lazily having an accompaniment to 17 ac. (4)
22 Portugal's agent joins association of a children's institution (4,6) PREP SCHOOL
25 Database crashed, administrative trainee first sacked and humiliated (6)
26 Bowling off-spin gets seven down upfront (8)
27 Man's links I revealed at a capital (8) HELSINKI
28 Fix bone at the end, make a weapon (6) STYLET

Down
2 Farewell dialogue, a disaster. Log out (5) ADIEU
3 Assume 3/5th of our country has university education primarily (5) INDUE
4 US resident’s invite carried by a network (7) ALASKAN
5 Compensate for the rest (7) BALANCE
6 Changes the new actress (7) RECASTS
7 Pretentious, informal filth in Ukraine beaten up (9) HIFALUTIN
8 Striated muscle fibres and protozoa are ......... (9) ACELLULAR
14 Noiseless trendy German car gets billed often (9) INAUDIBLE
15 Influencers sit by slob mistakenly (9) LOBBYISTS
18 Enlisted heartless Japanese mercenary to kidnap deputy on comeback (5,2) ROPED IN
19 &amp; 11 ac. Crushing pain, seek new treatment from team, say (7,10) CHENNAI SUPERKINGS
20 Dislikes new residents without identity (7) RESENTS
23 Lucky to find parish priest hidden in grass (5) HAPPY
24 Animal attacked, head and tail eaten (5) OUNCE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Selection of calamari nabbed at harbour (6) MARINA
5 Third cocktail consumed in a booth for anniversary (8) BIRTHDAY
9 Stroke of luck to find a mess, but say Rahul Dravid is around (8)WINDFALL
10 Carbon monoxide, fluorine, iron found on the surface of energy drink (6) COFFEE
11 See 19 dn.
12 For starters, ‘I love you’ should be preceded by large flower (4)LILY
13 Sin to hold lone vagrant by forcefulness (8)VIOLENCE
16 Agree to let out place earlier (6)SETTLE
17 Uncle's lounge serves a dish (6)SAMBAR
19 Company’s dismissal is never related to heart (8)
21 Lazily having an accompaniment to 17 ac. (4)
22 Portugal's agent joins association of a children's institution (4,6) PREP SCHOOL
25 Database crashed, administrative trainee first sacked and humiliated (6)
26 Bowling off-spin gets seven down upfront (8)
27 Man's links I revealed at a capital (8) HELSINKI
28 Fix bone at the end, make a weapon (6) STYLET

Down
2 Farewell dialogue, a disaster. Log out (5) ADIEU
3 Assume 3/5th of our country has university education primarily (5) INDUE
4 US resident’s invite carried by a network (7) ALASKAN
5 Compensate for the rest (7) BALANCE
6 Changes the new actress (7) RECASTS
7 Pretentious, informal filth in Ukraine beaten up (9) HIFALUTIN
8 Striated muscle fibres and protozoa are ......... (9) ACELLULAR
14 Noiseless trendy German car gets billed often (9) INAUDIBLE
15 Influencers sit by slob mistakenly (9) LOBBYISTS
18 Enlisted heartless Japanese mercenary to kidnap deputy on comeback (5,2) ROPED IN
19 &amp; 11 ac. Crushing pain, seek new treatment from team, say (7,10) CHENNAI SUPERKINGS
20 Dislikes new residents without identity (7) RESENTS
23 Lucky to find parish priest hidden in grass (5) HAPPY
24 Animal attacked, head and tail eaten (5) OUNCE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Selection of calamari nabbed at harbour (6) MARINA
5 Third cocktail consumed in a booth for anniversary (8) BIRTHDAY
9 Stroke of luck to find a mess, but say Rahul Dravid is around (8)WINDFALL
10 Carbon monoxide, fluorine, iron found on the surface of energy drink (6) COFFEE
11 See 19 dn.
12 For starters, ‘I love you’ should be preceded by large flower (4)LILY
13 Sin to hold lone vagrant by forcefulness (8)VIOLENCE
16 Agree to let out place earlier (6)SETTLE
17 Uncle's lounge serves a dish (6)SAMBAR
19 Company’s dismissal is never related to heart (8)CORONARY
21 Lazily having an accompaniment to 17 ac. (4)IDLY
22 Portugal's agent joins association of a children's institution (4,6) PREP SCHOOL
25 Database crashed, administrative trainee first sacked and humiliated (6)ABASED
26 Bowling off-spin gets seven down upfront (8)NINEPINS
27 Man's links I revealed at a capital (8) HELSINKI
28 Fix bone at the end, make a weapon (6) STYLET

Down
2 Farewell dialogue, a disaster. Log out (5) ADIEU
3 Assume 3/5th of our country has university education primarily (5) INDUE
4 US resident’s invite carried by a network (7) ALASKAN
5 Compensate for the rest (7) BALANCE
6 Changes the new actress (7) RECASTS
7 Pretentious, informal filth in Ukraine beaten up (9) HIFALUTIN
8 Striated muscle fibres and protozoa are ......... (9) ACELLULAR
14 Noiseless trendy German car gets billed often (9) INAUDIBLE
15 Influencers sit by slob mistakenly (9) LOBBYISTS
18 Enlisted heartless Japanese mercenary to kidnap deputy on comeback (5,2) ROPED IN
19 &amp; 11 ac. Crushing pain, seek new treatment from team, say (7,10) CHENNAI SUPERKINGS
20 Dislikes new residents without identity (7) RESENTS
23 Lucky to find parish priest hidden in grass (5) HAPPY
24 Animal attacked, head and tail eaten (5) OUNCE

:clap::clap::clap: Hello Chennai!

[CLUELESS]

Across

1 Disrupt a program in authority (8)

5 Mind tipsy cheers to some extent (6) PSYCHE

10 Trouble after confusion getting rid of hard fruit (7)

11 Threatening nothing, I’m retreating with common sense (7)

12 Artist, ironic, having look ahead (5)

13 Information list about island with unknown culture (9)

14 Promise controversy, repelled by awful fur on hood (4,2,6) WORD OF HONOUR

18 Seethe about scare by one with article in wartime leader’s style (12)

21 Working together in criminal ring, messy (9)

22 All express annoyance with appeal overturned (5)

23 Book with endless range, not at all for young child (7)

24 Find university close to author’s heart (7)

25 See art newly produced for festival (6) EASTER

26 Cleric taking tea, not elaborate (8)

Down

1 Accepts summer visitors (8) SWALLOWS

2 One keen on reading new work in progress rapidly (8)

3 Notice, in play, fawn (5)

4 Sheer roar going to shake one subjected to Beatlemania (6,8) GEORGE HARRISON

6 Odds on one ceremony being religious (9)

7 Writer of music cut out? On the contrary (6)

8 Attempts to rise in busy assembly (6)

9 Party win, then blundering on entrance? Not happy (4,2,3,5)

15 Sensible to support parent, miles away, in different circumstances (9)

16 Monarch in charge on hill breaking through (8)

17 Husband in pain not disposed to make response (8)

19 Working underground, initially dark (6)

20 Problem in area raised hostility (6)

22 Connection that is found among sheep (3-2)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Disrupt a program in authority (8)
5 Mind tipsy cheers to some extent (6) PSYCHE
10 Trouble after confusion getting rid of hard fruit (7)
11 Threatening nothing, I’m retreating with common sense (7)
12 Artist, ironic, having look ahead (5)
13 Information list about island with unknown culture (9) GENTILITY
14 Promise controversy, repelled by awful fur on hood (4,2,6) WORD OF HONOUR
18 Seethe about scare by one with article in wartime leader’s style (12) CHURCHILLIAN
21 Working together in criminal ring, messy (9) SYNERGISM
22 All express annoyance with appeal overturned (5) TUTTI
23 Book with endless range, not at all for young child (7)
24 Find university close to author’s heart (7)
25 See art newly produced for festival (6) EASTER
26 Cleric taking tea, not elaborate (8)

Down
1 Accepts summer visitors (8) SWALLOWS
2 One keen on reading new work in progress rapidly (8)
3 Notice, in play, fawn (5)
4 Sheer roar going to shake one subjected to Beatlemania (6,8) GEORGE HARRISON
6 Odds on one ceremony being religious (9)
7 Writer of music cut out? On the contrary (6)
8 Attempts to rise in busy assembly (6)
9 Party win, then blundering on entrance? Not happy (4,2,3,5)
15 Sensible to support parent, miles away, in different circumstances (9)
16 Monarch in charge on hill breaking through (8)
17 Husband in pain not disposed to make response (8)
19 Working underground, initially dark (6)
20 Problem in area raised hostility (6)
22 Connection that is found among sheep (3-2) TIE-UP

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2850/article7438919.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Disrupt a program in authority (8)
5 Mind tipsy cheers to some extent (6) PSYCHE
10 Trouble after confusion getting rid of hard fruit (7) AVOCADO
11 Threatening nothing, I’m retreating with common sense (7) OMINOUS
12 Artist, ironic, having look ahead (5)
13 Information list about island with unknown culture (9) GENTILITY
14 Promise controversy, repelled by awful fur on hood (4,2,6) WORD OF HONOUR
18 Seethe about scare by one with article in wartime leader’s style (12) CHURCHILLIAN
21 Working together in criminal ring, messy (9) SYNERGISM
22 All express annoyance with appeal overturned (5) TUTTI
23 Book with endless range, not at all for young child (7)
24 Find university close to author’s heart (7)
25 See art newly produced for festival (6) EASTER
26 Cleric taking tea, not elaborate (8)

Down
1 Accepts summer visitors (8) SWALLOWS
2 One keen on reading new work in progress rapidly (8) BOOKWORM
3 Notice, in play, fawn (5)
4 Sheer roar going to shake one subjected to Beatlemania (6,8) GEORGE HARRISON
6 Odds on one ceremony being religious (9)
7 Writer of music cut out? On the contrary (6)
8 Attempts to rise in busy assembly (6) ESSAYS
9 Party win, then blundering on entrance? Not happy (4,2,3,5)
15 Sensible to support parent, miles away, in different circumstances (9)
16 Monarch in charge on hill breaking through (8)
17 Husband in pain not disposed to make response (8)
19 Working underground, initially dark (6)
20 Problem in area raised hostility (6) ANIMUS
22 Connection that is found among sheep (3-2) TIE-UP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Disrupt a program in authority (8)SABOTAGE
5 Mind tipsy cheers to some extent (6) PSYCHE
10 Trouble after confusion getting rid of hard fruit (7) AVOCADO
11 Threatening nothing, I’m retreating with common sense (7) OMINOUS
12 Artist, ironic, having look ahead (5)LOWRY
13 Information list about island with unknown culture (9) GENTILITY
14 Promise controversy, repelled by awful fur on hood (4,2,6) WORD OF HONOUR
18 Seethe about scare by one with article in wartime leader’s style (12) CHURCHILLIAN
21 Working together in criminal ring, messy (9) SYNERGISM
22 All express annoyance with appeal overturned (5) TUTTI
23 Book with endless range, not at all for young child (7)BAMBINO
24 Find university close to author’s heart (7)UNEARTH
25 See art newly produced for festival (6) EASTER
26 Cleric taking tea, not elaborate (8)CHAPLAIN

Down
1 Accepts summer visitors (8) SWALLOWS
2 One keen on reading new work in progress rapidly (8) BOOKWORM
3 Notice, in play, fawn (5)TOADY
4 Sheer roar going to shake one subjected to Beatlemania (6,8) GEORGE HARRISON
6 Odds on one ceremony being religious (9)SPIRITUAL
7 Writer of music cut out? On the contrary (6)CHOPIN
8 Attempts to rise in busy assembly (6) ESSAYS
9 Party win, then blundering on entrance? Not happy (4,2,3,5)DOWN IN THE MOUTH
15 Sensible to support parent, miles away, in different circumstances (9)OTHERWISE
16 Monarch in charge on hill breaking through (8)VICTORIA
17 Husband in pain not disposed to make response (8)ANTIPHON
19 Working underground, initially dark (6)USABLE
20 Problem in area raised hostility (6) ANIMUS
22 Connection that is found among sheep (3-2) TIE-UP

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
9, 13 Fosters heroic youth for a long-lasting impact (6,3,6,2,7) CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY
10 It always gets subtracted (7) MINUEND
12 You will report about diary cake (4,3)
14 Before heads of plants resign, increase official remuneration (5)
15 Carbon pipe is carrying fluid at the centre of a ship (7)
18 It’s said to be the best attack (7)
21 Cuts shirt and skirts (5)
23, 29 Postmodern Taiwan focusses on development of nuclear bombs (7,2,4,11) WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
25 Oddly, noodle found in a container that’s half-opened is sweet (7)
26 Poker is played by dogs (7)

Down
1 Dirty film on rotten individual (4)
2 Young deer reportedly found enchanted woods (4)
3 See gross, terrible creatures (8)
4 Workplace of television company (6)
5 West Asian surrounded by Yankee leaders is indeed close to tears (4-4)
6 Work on revolutionary referendum at ball (6)
7 XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxX (8)
8 Geeks are urged to cook sugar free dish (8)
11 Theorize about gin ferment extract (5)
15 Accountant’s account buried in burial place that’s a maze (8)
16 Group will employ housing leaders of nations in one neutral institute (8)
17 Handling weird sot is most troublesome (8)
19 Professional, a little distance ahead, drank sip of Rasna at marathon (8)
20 Check vehicular valve (5)
22 Poor-quality wine needs two drops of sherbet for little taste (6)
24 A first-class senator found with topless woman and ecstasy (6)
27 Bird found among Serengeti bisons (4)
28 Peacekeepers in the borders of Shivalik went underwater (4)

4273

[Russellrvw]

Across
9, 13 Fosters heroic youth for a long-lasting impact (6,3,6,2,7) CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY
10 It always gets subtracted (7) MINUEND
12 You will report about diary cake (4,3)
14 Before heads of plants resign, increase official remuneration (5) P R I O R
15 Carbon pipe is carrying fluid at the centre of a ship (7)
18 It’s said to be the best attack (7)
21 Cuts shirt and skirts (5)
23, 29 Postmodern Taiwan focusses on development of nuclear bombs (7,2,4,11) WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
25 Oddly, noodle found in a container that’s half-opened is sweet (7)
26 Poker is played by dogs (7)

Down
1 Dirty film on rotten individual (4)
2 Young deer reportedly found enchanted woods (4)
3 See gross, terrible creatures (8)
4 Workplace of television company (6)
5 West Asian surrounded by Yankee leaders is indeed close to tears (4-4)
6 Work on revolutionary referendum at ball (6)
7 XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxX (8)
8 Geeks are urged to cook sugar free dish (8) KEDGEREE*-sugar
11 Theorize about gin ferment extract (5)
15 Accountant’s account buried in burial place that’s a maze (8) {CA}{T(AC)OMB}
16 Group will employ housing leaders of nations in one neutral institute (8) {U(NIONI)SE}
17 Handling weird sot is most troublesome (8)
19 Professional, a little distance ahead, drank sip of Rasna at marathon (8)
20 Check vehicular valve (5)
22 Poor-quality wine needs two drops of sherbet for little taste (6)
24 A first-class senator found with topless woman and ecstasy (6)
27 Bird found among Serengeti bisons (4)
28 Peacekeepers in the borders of Shivalik went underwater (4) S(UN)K

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9, 13 Fosters heroic youth for a long-lasting impact (6,3,6,2,7) CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY
10 It always gets subtracted (7) MINUEND
12 You will report about diary cake (4,3)
14 Before heads of plants resign, increase official remuneration (5) P R I O R
15 Carbon pipe is carrying fluid at the centre of a ship (7)
18 It’s said to be the best attack (7)
21 Cuts shirt and skirts (5)
23, 29 Postmodern Taiwan focusses on development of nuclear bombs (7,2,4,11) WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
25 Oddly, noodle found in a container that’s half-opened is sweet (7)
26 Poker is played by dogs (7)

Down
1 Dirty film on rotten individual (4)SCUM
2 Young deer reportedly found enchanted woods (4)FAWN
3 See gross, terrible creatures (8)
4 Workplace of television company (6)
5 West Asian surrounded by Yankee leaders is indeed close to tears (4-4)
6 Work on revolutionary referendum at ball (6)
7 XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxX (8)
8 Geeks are urged to cook sugar free dish (8) KEDGEREE*-sugar
11 Theorize about gin ferment extract (5)INFER
15 Accountant’s account buried in burial place that’s a maze (8) {CA}{T(AC)OMB}
16 Group will employ housing leaders of nations in one neutral institute (8) {U(NIONI)SE}
17 Handling weird sot is most troublesome (8)
19 Professional, a little distance ahead, drank sip of Rasna at marathon (8)
20 Check vehicular valve (5)CHOKE
22 Poor-quality wine needs two drops of sherbet for little taste (6)

24 A first-class senator found with topless woman and ecstasy (6)
27 Bird found among Serengeti bisons (4)IBIS
28 Peacekeepers in the borders of Shivalik went underwater (4) S(UN)K

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9, 13 Fosters heroic youth for a long-lasting impact (6,3,6,2,7) CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY
10 It always gets subtracted (7) MINUEND
12 You will report about diary cake (4,3)YULE LOG
14 Before heads of plants resign, increase official remuneration (5) P R I O R
15 Carbon pipe is carrying fluid at the centre of a ship (7)CRUISER
18 It’s said to be the best attack (7)DEFENCE
21 Cuts shirt and skirts (5)TRIMS
23, 29 Postmodern Taiwan focusses on development of nuclear bombs (7,2,4,11) WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
25 Oddly, noodle found in a container that’s half-opened is sweet (7)CANNOLI
26 Poker is played by dogs (7)PORKIES

Down
1 Dirty film on rotten individual (4)SCUM
2 Young deer reportedly found enchanted woods (4)FAWN
3 See gross, terrible creatures (8)OGRESSES
4 Workplace of television company (6)STUDIO
5 West Asian surrounded by Yankee leaders is indeed close to tears (4-4)DEWY-EYED
6 Work on revolutionary referendum at ball (6)DOLLOP
7 XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxX (8)TRILLION
8 Geeks are urged to cook sugar free dish (8) KEDGEREE*-sugar
11 Theorize about gin ferment extract (5)INFER
15 Accountant’s account buried in burial place that’s a maze (8) {CA}{T(AC)OMB}
16 Group will employ housing leaders of nations in one neutral institute (8) {U(NIONI)SE}
17 Handling weird sot is most troublesome (8)ROWDIEST
19 Professional, a little distance ahead, drank sip of Rasna at marathon (8)FOOTRACE
20 Check vehicular valve (5)CHOKE
22 Poor-quality wine needs two drops of sherbet for little taste (6)SHODDY
24 A first-class senator found with topless woman and ecstasy (6)AMPERE
27 Bird found among Serengeti bisons (4)IBIS
28 Peacekeepers in the borders of Shivalik went underwater (4) S(UN)K

:clap::clap::clap: A sweet puzzle!

[Joshuaceada]

Spinner

Across
1 Company's hiding electronic links (6)
4 Set top clues in two-line rhymes (8)
10 Give a speech in English to look appealing (7)
11 Little devil's fantasy is to beg (7)
12 Refined lustre on vessel unaffected by oxidation (8)
13 Actor's soft coat (6)
15 Designed bush for wheel parts (4)
17 Spinner can't clue complicated word for 'instil' (9)
20 Construct fine clue with a bit of 'Neyartha' colour (9)
21 All military men, at first, love firepower (4)
24 From one point of view, home's not home (2,1,3)
25 Free a tribe questionably captured by the French (8)
28 Arranges a sip of drink next to bar (5,2)
29 Absence of a certain type of furniture is conspicuous (7)
30 Route? Go left! (8)
31 Desert spot (6)

Down
1 Discovers sun revolving around planet! (8)
2 Implements required to tackle a course (5)
3 Peers initially express reservations, having no money (6)
5 Exclude outstanding American college (4)
6 Crack a clue fashioned by common people (8)
7 Arrange meets around pleasant community (9)
8 Promises ship to protect Don (6)
9 You can shoot texts with one, but you do not shoot one! (9)
14 Start off ventures, pursuing interesting roles (9)
16 Old money wrapped in belts/kerchiefs (9)
18 Solves complex RA clues with practice (6,2)
19 Campaign more vehement all over the place except here, bizarrely(8)
22 Counter-tablet provided for boost (6)
23 Eye chef's top main course (6)
26 Wander with or without right (5)
27 Urge found in ambitious pursuits (4)

GRID (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMFSIgJcymq3qufyqxonYeQY80vWnnz9N5Cfb020haVKA SJuX9_ue2ZGOWdHj9HGw?key=SjZDUGZIckRoV09zcFE0V3RYW GtwWUJYdXZSbUpR)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Company's hiding electronic links (6)
4 Set top clues in two-line rhymes (8) COUPLETS
10 Give a speech in English to look appealing (7)
11 Little devil's fantasy is to beg (7) IMPLORE
12 Refined lustre on vessel unaffected by oxidation (8) RUSTLESS
13 Actor's soft coat (6)
15 Designed bush for wheel parts (4)
17 Spinner can't clue complicated word for 'instil' (9)
20 Construct fine clue with a bit of 'Neyartha' colour (9)
21 All military men, at first, love firepower (4)
24 From one point of view, home's not home (2,1,3)
25 Free a tribe questionably captured by the French (8)
28 Arranges a sip of drink next to bar (5,2)
29 Absence of a certain type of furniture is conspicuous (7)
30 Route? Go left! (8)
31 Desert spot (6)

Down
1 Discovers sun revolving around planet! (8) UNEARTHS
2 Implements required to tackle a course (5)
3 Peers initially express reservations, having no money (6)
5 Exclude outstanding American college (4)
6 Crack a clue fashioned by common people (8)
7 Arrange meets around pleasant community (9)
8 Promises ship to protect Don (6) SWEARS
9 You can shoot texts with one, but you do not shoot one! (9)
14 Start off ventures, pursuing interesting roles (9)
16 Old money wrapped in belts/kerchiefs (9)
18 Solves complex RA clues with practice (6,2)
19 Campaign more vehement all over the place except here, bizarrely(8)
22 Counter-tablet provided for boost (6)
23 Eye chef's top main course (6)
26 Wander with or without right (5)
27 Urge found in ambitious pursuits (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Company's hiding electronic links (6)
4 Set top clues in two-line rhymes (8) COUPLETS
10 Give a speech in English to look appealing (7)
11 Little devil's fantasy is to beg (7) IMPLORE
12 Refined lustre on vessel unaffected by oxidation (8) RUSTLESS
13 Actor's soft coat (6)
15 Designed bush for wheel parts (4)
17 Spinner can't clue complicated word for 'instil' (9)
20 Construct fine clue with a bit of 'Neyartha' colour (9) INFLUE(N)CE*
21 All military men, at first, love firepower (4)
24 From one point of view, home's not home (2,1,3) (IN) (A WAY)
25 Free a tribe questionably captured by the French (8) L(IBERAT*)E
28 Arranges a sip of drink next to bar (5,2)
29 Absence of a certain type of furniture is conspicuous (7) (NO)(TABLE)
30 Route? Go left! (8)
31 Desert spot (6)

Down
1 Discovers sun revolving around planet! (8) UNEARTHS
2 Implements required to tackle a course (5)
3 Peers initially express reservations, having no money (6)
5 Exclude outstanding American college (4)
6 Crack a clue fashioned by common people (8)
7 Arrange meets around pleasant community (9)
8 Promises ship to protect Don (6) SWEARS
9 You can shoot texts with one, but you do not shoot one! (9)
14 Start off ventures, pursuing interesting roles (9)
16 Old money wrapped in belts/kerchiefs (9)
18 Solves complex RA clues with practice (6,2) CLEARS UP*
19 Campaign more vehement all over the place except here, bizarrely(8)
22 Counter-tablet provided for boost (6)
23 Eye chef's top main course (6)
26 Wander with or without right (5)
27 Urge found in ambitious pursuits (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Company's hiding electronic links (6)
4 Set top clues in two-line rhymes (8) COUPLETS
10 Give a speech in English to look appealing (7)
11 Little devil's fantasy is to beg (7) IMPLORE
12 Refined lustre on vessel unaffected by oxidation (8) RUSTLESS
13 Actor's soft coat (6)
15 Designed bush for wheel parts (4)
17 Spinner can't clue complicated word for 'instil' (9)
20 Construct fine clue with a bit of 'Neyartha' colour (9) INFLUE(N)CE*
21 All military men, at first, love firepower (4)
24 From one point of view, home's not home (2,1,3) (IN) (A WAY)
25 Free a tribe questionably captured by the French (8) L(IBERAT*)E
28 Arranges a sip of drink next to bar (5,2)
29 Absence of a certain type of furniture is conspicuous (7) (NO)(TABLE)
30 Route? Go left! (8)
31 Desert spot (6)

Down
1 Discovers sun revolving around planet! (8) UNEARTHS
2 Implements required to tackle a course (5)
3 Peers initially express reservations, having no money (6)
5 Exclude outstanding American college (4)
6 Crack a clue fashioned by common people (8)
7 Arrange meets around pleasant community (9)
8 Promises ship to protect Don (6) SWEARS
9 You can shoot texts with one, but you do not shoot one! (9)
14 Start off ventures, pursuing interesting roles (9)
16 Old money wrapped in belts/kerchiefs (9)
18 Solves complex RA clues with practice (6,2) CLEARS UP*
19 Campaign more vehement all over the place except here, bizarrely(8) MOVEMENT
22 Counter-tablet provided for boost (6) FILLIP
23 Eye chef's top main course (6) CENTRE
26 Wander with or without right (5) AMBLE
27 Urge found in ambitious pursuits (4) SPUR

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Company's hiding electronic links (6)
4 Set top clues in two-line rhymes (8) COUPLETS
10 Give a speech in English to look appealing (7)
11 Little devil's fantasy is to beg (7) IMPLORE
12 Refined lustre on vessel unaffected by oxidation (8) RUSTLESS
13 Actor's soft coat (6)
15 Designed bush for wheel parts (4)
17 Spinner can't clue complicated word for 'instil' (9) INCULCATE
20 Construct fine clue with a bit of 'Neyartha' colour (9) INFLUE(N)CE*
21 All military men, at first, love firepower (4)
24 From one point of view, home's not home (2,1,3) (IN) (A WAY)
25 Free a tribe questionably captured by the French (8) L(IBERAT*)E
28 Arranges a sip of drink next to bar (5,2)
29 Absence of a certain type of furniture is conspicuous (7) (NO)(TABLE)
30 Route? Go left! (8) PASSPORT
31 Desert spot (6)

Down
1 Discovers sun revolving around planet! (8) UNEARTHS
2 Implements required to tackle a course (5)
3 Peers initially express reservations, having no money (6)
5 Exclude outstanding American college (4)
6 Crack a clue fashioned by common people (8) POPULACE
7 Arrange meets around pleasant community (9) ECOSYSTEM
8 Promises ship to protect Don (6) SWEARS
9 You can shoot texts with one, but you do not shoot one! (9)
14 Start off ventures, pursuing interesting roles (9) FUNCTIONS
16 Old money wrapped in belts/kerchiefs (9)
18 Solves complex RA clues with practice (6,2) CLEARS UP*
19 Campaign more vehement all over the place except here, bizarrely(8) MOVEMENT
22 Counter-tablet provided for boost (6) FILLIP
23 Eye chef's top main course (6) CENTRE
26 Wander with or without right (5) AMBLE
27 Urge found in ambitious pursuits (4) SPUR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Company's hiding electronic links (6)UNITES
4 Set top clues in two-line rhymes (8) COUPLETS
10 Give a speech in English to look appealing (7)ELOCUTE
11 Little devil's fantasy is to beg (7) IMPLORE
12 Refined lustre on vessel unaffected by oxidation (8) RUSTLESS
13 Actor's soft coat (6)PLAYER
15 Designed bush for wheel parts (4)
17 Spinner can't clue complicated word for 'instil' (9) INCULCATE
20 Construct fine clue with a bit of 'Neyartha' colour (9) INFLUE(N)CE*
21 All military men, at first, love firepower (4)AMMO
24 From one point of view, home's not home (2,1,3) (IN) (A WAY)
25 Free a tribe questionably captured by the French (8) L(IBERAT*)E
28 Arranges a sip of drink next to bar (5,2)
29 Absence of a certain type of furniture is conspicuous (7) (NO)(TABLE)
30 Route? Go left! (8) PASSPORT
31 Desert spot (6)

Down
1 Discovers sun revolving around planet! (8) UNEARTHS
2 Implements required to tackle a course (5)
3 Peers initially express reservations, having no money (6)
5 Exclude outstanding American college (4)OMIT
6 Crack a clue fashioned by common people (8) POPULACE
7 Arrange meets around pleasant community (9) ECOSYSTEM
8 Promises ship to protect Don (6) SWEARS
9 You can shoot texts with one, but you do not shoot one! (9)
14 Start off ventures, pursuing interesting roles (9) FUNCTIONS
16 Old money wrapped in belts/kerchiefs (9)
18 Solves complex RA clues with practice (6,2) CLEARS UP*
19 Campaign more vehement all over the place except here, bizarrely(8) MOVEMENT
22 Counter-tablet provided for boost (6) FILLIP
23 Eye chef's top main course (6) CENTRE
26 Wander with or without right (5) AMBLE
27 Urge found in ambitious pursuits (4) SPUR

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Company's hiding electronic links (6)
4 Set top clues in two-line rhymes (8) COUPLETS
10 Give a speech in English to look appealing (7)
11 Little devil's fantasy is to beg (7) IMPLORE
12 Refined lustre on vessel unaffected by oxidation (8) RUSTLESS
13 Actor's soft coat (6)
15 Designed bush for wheel parts (4)
17 Spinner can't clue complicated word for 'instil' (9) INCULCATE
20 Construct fine clue with a bit of 'Neyartha' colour (9) INFLUE(N)CE*
21 All military men, at first, love firepower (4) AMMO
24 From one point of view, home's not home (2,1,3) (IN) (A WAY)
25 Free a tribe questionably captured by the French (8) L(IBERAT*)E
28 Arranges a sip of drink next to bar (5,2)
29 Absence of a certain type of furniture is conspicuous (7) (NO)(TABLE)
30 Route? Go left! (8) PASSPORT
31 Desert spot (6)

Down
1 Discovers sun revolving around planet! (8) UNEARTHS
2 Implements required to tackle a course (5)
3 Peers initially express reservations, having no money (6) EQUALS
5 Exclude outstanding American college (4) OMIT
6 Crack a clue fashioned by common people (8) POPULACE
7 Arrange meets around pleasant community (9) ECOSYSTEM
8 Promises ship to protect Don (6) SWEARS
9 You can shoot texts with one, but you do not shoot one! (9) MESSENGER
14 Start off ventures, pursuing interesting roles (9) FUNCTIONS
16 Old money wrapped in belts/kerchiefs (9) BANDANNAS
18 Solves complex RA clues with practice (6,2) CLEARS UP*
19 Campaign more vehement all over the place except here, bizarrely(8) MOVEMENT
22 Counter-tablet provided for boost (6) FILLIP
23 Eye chef's top main course (6) CENTRE
26 Wander with or without right (5) AMBLE
27 Urge found in ambitious pursuits (4) SPUR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Company's hiding electronic links (6)UNITES
4 Set top clues in two-line rhymes (8) COUPLETS
10 Give a speech in English to look appealing (7)ELOCUTE
11 Little devil's fantasy is to beg (7) IMPLORE
12 Refined lustre on vessel unaffected by oxidation (8) RUSTLESS
13 Actor's soft coat (6)PLAYER
15 Designed bush for wheel parts (4)HUBS
17 Spinner can't clue complicated word for 'instil' (9) INCULCATE
20 Construct fine clue with a bit of 'Neyartha' colour (9) INFLUE(N)CE*
21 All military men, at first, love firepower (4) AMMO
24 From one point of view, home's not home (2,1,3) (IN) (A WAY)
25 Free a tribe questionably captured by the French (8) L(IBERAT*)E
28 Arranges a sip of drink next to bar (5,2)LINES UP
29 Absence of a certain type of furniture is conspicuous (7) (NO)(TABLE)
30 Route? Go left! (8) PASSPORT
31 Desert spot (6)DEFECT

Down
1 Discovers sun revolving around planet! (8) UNEARTHS
2 Implements required to tackle a course (5)IRONS
3 Peers initially express reservations, having no money (6) EQUALS
5 Exclude outstanding American college (4) OMIT
6 Crack a clue fashioned by common people (8) POPULACE
7 Arrange meets around pleasant community (9) ECOSYSTEM
8 Promises ship to protect Don (6) SWEARS
9 You can shoot texts with one, but you do not shoot one! (9) MESSENGER
14 Start off ventures, pursuing interesting roles (9) FUNCTIONS
16 Old money wrapped in belts/kerchiefs (9) BANDANNAS
18 Solves complex RA clues with practice (6,2) CLEARS UP*
19 Campaign more vehement all over the place except here, bizarrely(8) MOVEMENT
22 Counter-tablet provided for boost (6) FILLIP
23 Eye chef's top main course (6) CENTRE
26 Wander with or without right (5) AMBLE
27 Urge found in ambitious pursuits (4) SPUR

:clap::clap::clap: Nicely spun!

[Joshuaceada]

Exa

Across
1 Agent’s grudge against journalist showed (11)
9 Green? It could make one number (7)
10 Fugitive paces around with drugs (7)
11 Neighbour’s home is a delightful place (4)
12 Power affected sincere engineer — a remarkable power (10)
13 Old family member dances to ragtime records (8)
16 Sweet stall (5)
17 Stores — vessel stores a constituent of draught beer (5)
19 Learner gears up in a contest with that which can improve concentration (8)
21 Ain’t too bad entering pub in periods of stress (10)
23 Pledge bachelor beer in conversation (4)
26 Scared if iceberg submerges house (7)
27 Shooting model in bold setting (7)
28 Rate site URL exceptionally for printed materials (11)

Down
1 Gather fresh air at a corner (5)
2 Pet bird demonstrated a standard way of moving (7)
3 Lead editor’s aged at heart (4)
4 Beginners in empirical research role often repeat this mistake (5)
5 Chest guard (9)
6 Crafty cryptic FT clue I'd cracked by end of puzzle (9)
7 Unwrapped a dictionary for writer to go through (6)
8 Runs into view that’s extremely nice and peaceful (6)
14 Rock salt seen around island is indispensable (9)
15 Questionable matter, hospital department’s medication (9)
17 Split a bit of strong beer (6)
18 Acquire boat at sea that’s modern (6)
20 Girl and I clear off a large block of ice (7)
22 Love Arden endlessly — right sort (5)
24 Designs look great on some tops (5)
25 Twitter started contributing at an earlier time (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/zW1NLohcn78ZCj6V7)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Agent’s grudge against journalist showed (11) REPRESENTED
9 Green? It could make one number (7) INTEGER
10 Fugitive paces around with drugs (7) ESCAPEE
11 Neighbour’s home is a delightful place (4)
12 Power affected sincere engineer — a remarkable power (10)
13 Old family member dances to ragtime records (8)
16 Sweet stall (5)
17 Stores — vessel stores a constituent of draught beer (5)
19 Learner gears up in a contest with that which can improve concentration (8)
21 Ain’t too bad entering pub in periods of stress (10)
23 Pledge bachelor beer in conversation (4)
26 Scared if iceberg submerges house (7)
27 Shooting model in bold setting (7)
28 Rate site URL exceptionally for printed materials (11)

Down
1 Gather fresh air at a corner (5)
2 Pet bird demonstrated a standard way of moving (7)
3 Lead editor’s aged at heart (4) EDGE
4 Beginners in empirical research role often repeat this mistake (5) ERROR
5 Chest guard (9)
6 Crafty cryptic FT clue I'd cracked by end of puzzle (9)
7 Unwrapped a dictionary for writer to go through (6)
8 Runs into view that’s extremely nice and peaceful (6)
14 Rock salt seen around island is indispensable (9)
15 Questionable matter, hospital department’s medication (9)
17 Split a bit of strong beer (6)
18 Acquire boat at sea that’s modern (6)
20 Girl and I clear off a large block of ice (7)
22 Love Arden endlessly — right sort (5)
24 Designs look great on some tops (5)
25 Twitter started contributing at an earlier time (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Agent’s grudge against journalist showed (11) REP/RESENT/ED
9 Green? It could make one number (7) INTEGER*
10 Fugitive paces around with drugs (7)
11 Neighbour’s home is a delightful place (4)
12 Power affected sincere engineer — a remarkable power (10) (P)(RESCIENC*)(E)
13 Old family member dances to ragtime records (8)
16 Sweet stall (5)
17 Stores — vessel stores a constituent of draught beer (5)
19 Learner gears up in a contest with that which can improve concentration (8)
21 Ain’t too bad entering pub in periods of stress (10)
23 Pledge bachelor beer in conversation (4)
26 Scared if iceberg submerges house (7)
27 Shooting model in bold setting (7)
28 Rate site URL exceptionally for printed materials (11) LITERATURES*

Down
1 Gather fresh air at a corner (5)
2 Pet bird demonstrated a standard way of moving (7)
3 Lead editor’s aged at heart (4)
4 Beginners in empirical research role often repeat this mistake (5)
5 Chest guard (9)
6 Crafty cryptic FT clue I'd cracked by end of puzzle (9) DECEITFUL*
7 Unwrapped a dictionary for writer to go through (6)
8 Runs into view that’s extremely nice and peaceful (6)
14 Rock salt seen around island is indispensable (9)
15 Questionable matter, hospital department’s medication (9)
17 Split a bit of strong beer (6)
18 Acquire boat at sea that’s modern (6)
20 Girl and I clear off a large block of ice (7)
22 Love Arden endlessly — right sort (5)
24 Designs look great on some tops (5)
25 Twitter started contributing at an earlier time (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Agent’s grudge against journalist showed (11) REP/RESENT/ED
9 Green? It could make one number (7) INTEGER*
10 Fugitive paces around with drugs (7) ESCAPEE
11 Neighbour’s home is a delightful place (4)
12 Power affected sincere engineer — a remarkable power (10) (P)(RESCIENC*)(E)
13 Old family member dances to ragtime records (8) ANCESTOR
16 Sweet stall (5) FUDGE
17 Stores — vessel stores a constituent of draught beer (5) SHOPS
19 Learner gears up in a contest with that which can improve concentration (8) EARPLUGS
21 Ain’t too bad entering pub in periods of stress (10) INTONATION
23 Pledge bachelor beer in conversation (4)
26 Scared if iceberg submerges house (7)
27 Shooting model in bold setting (7)
28 Rate site URL exceptionally for printed materials (11) LITERATURES*

Down
1 Gather fresh air at a corner (5)
2 Pet bird demonstrated a standard way of moving (7)
3 Lead editor’s aged at heart (4) EDGE
4 Beginners in empirical research role often repeat this mistake (5) ERROR
5 Chest guard (9)
6 Crafty cryptic FT clue I'd cracked by end of puzzle (9) DECEITFUL*
7 Unwrapped a dictionary for writer to go through (6)
8 Runs into view that’s extremely nice and peaceful (6)
14 Rock salt seen around island is indispensable (9)
15 Questionable matter, hospital department’s medication (9)
17 Split a bit of strong beer (6)
18 Acquire boat at sea that’s modern (6)
20 Girl and I clear off a large block of ice (7)
22 Love Arden endlessly — right sort (5)
24 Designs look great on some tops (5)
25 Twitter started contributing at an earlier time (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Agent’s grudge against journalist showed (11) REP/RESENT/ED
9 Green? It could make one number (7) INTEGER*
10 Fugitive paces around with drugs (7) ESCAPEE
11 Neighbour’s home is a delightful place (4)
12 Power affected sincere engineer — a remarkable power (10) (P)(RESCIENC*)(E)
13 Old family member dances to ragtime records (8) ANCESTOR
16 Sweet stall (5) FUDGE
17 Stores — vessel stores a constituent of draught beer (5) SHOPS
19 Learner gears up in a contest with that which can improve concentration (8) EARPLUGS
21 Ain’t too bad entering pub in periods of stress (10) INTONATION
23 Pledge bachelor beer in conversation (4)
26 Scared if iceberg submerges house (7)
27 Shooting model in bold setting (7)
28 Rate site URL exceptionally for printed materials (11) LITERATURES*

Down
1 Gather fresh air at a corner (5)
2 Pet bird demonstrated a standard way of moving (7) PATTERN
3 Lead editor’s aged at heart (4) EDGE
4 Beginners in empirical research role often repeat this mistake (5) ERROR
5 Chest guard (9)
6 Crafty cryptic FT clue I'd cracked by end of puzzle (9) DECEITFUL*
7 Unwrapped a dictionary for writer to go through (6) OPENED
8 Runs into view that’s extremely nice and peaceful (6) SERENE
14 Rock salt seen around island is indispensable (9) ESSENTIAL
15 Questionable matter, hospital department’s medication (9) TREATMENT
17 Split a bit of strong beer (6)
18 Acquire boat at sea that’s modern (6)
20 Girl and I clear off a large block of ice (7)
22 Love Arden endlessly — right sort (5)
24 Designs look great on some tops (5)
25 Twitter started contributing at an earlier time (4)

[sandhya.p61]

12 Power affected sincere engineer — a remarkable power (10) (P)(RESCIENC*)(E)

{P}{RESCIEN}*{CE}

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Agent’s grudge against journalist showed (11) REP/RESENT/ED
9 Green? It could make one number (7) INTEGER*
10 Fugitive paces around with drugs (7) ESCAPEE
11 Neighbour’s home is a delightful place (4)
12 Power affected sincere engineer — a remarkable power (10) (P)(RESCIENC*)(E)
13 Old family member dances to ragtime records (8) ANCESTOR
16 Sweet stall (5) FUDGE
17 Stores — vessel stores a constituent of draught beer (5) SHOPS
19 Learner gears up in a contest with that which can improve concentration (8) EARPLUGS
21 Ain’t too bad entering pub in periods of stress (10) INTONATION
23 Pledge bachelor beer in conversation (4) BAIL
26 Scared if iceberg submerges house (7) EDIFICE
27 Shooting model in bold setting (7) DARTING
28 Rate site URL exceptionally for printed materials (11) LITERATURES*

Down
1 Gather fresh air at a corner (5) RAISE
2 Pet bird demonstrated a standard way of moving (7) PATTERN
3 Lead editor’s aged at heart (4) EDGE
4 Beginners in empirical research role often repeat this mistake (5) ERROR
5 Chest guard (9) TREASURER
6 Crafty cryptic FT clue I'd cracked by end of puzzle (9) DECEITFUL*
7 Unwrapped a dictionary for writer to go through (6) OPENED
8 Runs into view that’s extremely nice and peaceful (6) SERENE
14 Rock salt seen around island is indispensable (9) ESSENTIAL
15 Questionable matter, hospital department’s medication (9) TREATMENT
17 Split a bit of strong beer (6)
18 Acquire boat at sea that’s modern (6)
20 Girl and I clear off a large block of ice (7)
22 Love Arden endlessly — right sort (5)
24 Designs look great on some tops (5)
25 Twitter started contributing at an earlier time (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Agent’s grudge against journalist showed (11) REP/RESENT/ED
9 Green? It could make one number (7) INTEGER*
10 Fugitive paces around with drugs (7) ESCAPEE
11 Neighbour’s home is a delightful place (4)EDEN
12 Power affected sincere engineer — a remarkable power (10) (P)(RESCIENC*)(E)
13 Old family member dances to ragtime records (8) ANCESTOR
16 Sweet stall (5) FUDGE
17 Stores — vessel stores a constituent of draught beer (5) SHOPS
19 Learner gears up in a contest with that which can improve concentration (8) EARPLUGS
21 Ain’t too bad entering pub in periods of stress (10) INTONATION
23 Pledge bachelor beer in conversation (4) BAIL
26 Scared if iceberg submerges house (7) EDIFICE
27 Shooting model in bold setting (7) DARTING
28 Rate site URL exceptionally for printed materials (11) LITERATURES*

Down
1 Gather fresh air at a corner (5) RAISE
2 Pet bird demonstrated a standard way of moving (7) PATTERN
3 Lead editor’s aged at heart (4) EDGE
4 Beginners in empirical research role often repeat this mistake (5) ERROR
5 Chest guard (9) TREASURER
6 Crafty cryptic FT clue I'd cracked by end of puzzle (9) DECEITFUL*
7 Unwrapped a dictionary for writer to go through (6) OPENED
8 Runs into view that’s extremely nice and peaceful (6) SERENE
14 Rock salt seen around island is indispensable (9) ESSENTIAL
15 Questionable matter, hospital department’s medication (9) TREATMENT
17 Split a bit of strong beer (6)
18 Acquire boat at sea that’s modern (6)OBTAIN
20 Girl and I clear off a large block of ice (7)GLACIER
22 Love Arden endlessly — right sort (5)
24 Designs look great on some tops (5)LOGOS
25 Twitter started contributing at an earlier time (4)ERST

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Agent’s grudge against journalist showed (11) REP/RESENT/ED
9 Green? It could make one number (7) INTEGER*
10 Fugitive paces around with drugs (7) ESCAPEE
11 Neighbour’s home is a delightful place (4)EDEN
12 Power affected sincere engineer — a remarkable power (10) (P)(RESCIENC*)(E)
13 Old family member dances to ragtime records (8) ANCESTOR
16 Sweet stall (5) FUDGE
17 Stores — vessel stores a constituent of draught beer (5) SHOPS
19 Learner gears up in a contest with that which can improve concentration (8) EARPLUGS
21 Ain’t too bad entering pub in periods of stress (10) INTONATION
23 Pledge bachelor beer in conversation (4) BAIL
26 Scared if iceberg submerges house (7) EDIFICE
27 Shooting model in bold setting (7) DARTING
28 Rate site URL exceptionally for printed materials (11) LITERATURES*

Down
1 Gather fresh air at a corner (5) RAISE
2 Pet bird demonstrated a standard way of moving (7) PATTERN
3 Lead editor’s aged at heart (4) EDGE
4 Beginners in empirical research role often repeat this mistake (5) ERROR
5 Chest guard (9) TREASURER
6 Crafty cryptic FT clue I'd cracked by end of puzzle (9) DECEITFUL*
7 Unwrapped a dictionary for writer to go through (6) OPENED
8 Runs into view that’s extremely nice and peaceful (6) SERENE
14 Rock salt seen around island is indispensable (9) ESSENTIAL
15 Questionable matter, hospital department’s medication (9) TREATMENT
17 Split a bit of strong beer (6)SLIVER
18 Acquire boat at sea that’s modern (6)OBTAIN
20 Girl and I clear off a large block of ice (7)GLACIER
22 Love Arden endlessly — right sort (5)ORDER
24 Designs look great on some tops (5)LOGOS
25 Twitter started contributing at an earlier time (4)ERST

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

[Joshuaceada]

Mac

Across
9 Eagle manoeuvring about in descent (7)
10 Eliminate old boy essentially cheating in contest (7)
11 Teen lad involved in an accident became toothless (7)
12 Water bottle carried by African teenagers (7)
13 Source of oil/fuel won battling in the borders of Salvador (9)
15 Small, feathered limb to move back and forth (5)
16 Incompetent dignitary (7)
19 Atoner to bid farewell to parish leader and go through the door, not for the first time (2-5)
20 Without a bit of apprehension, approach one who’s doomed (5)
21 Ridiculousness of International Space Station orbiting a planet without any trace of urbanisation! (9)
25 Glass roller? (7)
26 In Japan, there resides a ferocious animal (7)
28 Deer meat cooked in ovens (7)
29 After removing the tail, sear and eat fish (7)

Down
1 Dock trapped animal’s tail with small cutting tool (6)
2 Trainee in the Royal Navy had to be discharged without notice (6)
3 Don’t eat food quickly (4)
4 Chicken-hearted, one might do this when hurt (6)
5 Spelling wizard (8)
6 Fugitive's escape after a 'breaking and entering' incident (10)
7 “Planet is in disarray”, reveals committee member (8)
8 Nasty agreement to disown male adolescent (8)
14 A libeler is set free (10)
16 Refusal to eat veg in mess (8)
17 X-men, without the heart of Wolverine and their leader, are perhaps flat (8)
18 Irritated German resident left Dresden, heading off to become an expatriate (8)
22 Lay bare for topless sex position (6)
23 Tribal dance of the north-east Indian community leaders (6)
24 Beat eggs, for starters, in order to make dessert (6)
27 Average of ten or more (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/9pVs8Uk3aLk1ThCe9)

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Eagle manoeuvring about in descent (7)
10 Eliminate old boy essentially cheating in contest (7)
11 Teen lad involved in an accident became toothless (7) EDENTAL*
12 Water bottle carried by African teenagers (7)
13 Source of oil/fuel won battling in the borders of Salvador (9) S(UNFLOWE*)R
15 Small, feathered limb to move back and forth (5)
16 Incompetent dignitary (7)
19 Atoner to bid farewell to parish leader and go through the door, not for the first time (2-5)
20 Without a bit of apprehension, approach one who’s doomed (5)
21 Ridiculousness of International Space Station orbiting a planet without any trace of urbanisation! (9)
25 Glass roller? (7)
26 In Japan, there resides a ferocious animal (7)
28 Deer meat cooked in ovens (7)
29 After removing the tail, sear and eat fish (7)

Down
1 Dock trapped animal’s tail with small cutting tool (6)
2 Trainee in the Royal Navy had to be discharged without notice (6) IN/T[-h]E/RN (had-ad = H)
3 Don’t eat food quickly (4)
4 Chicken-hearted, one might do this when hurt (6) YELL/OW
5 Spelling wizard (8)
6 Fugitive's escape after a 'breaking and entering' incident (10)
7 “Planet is in disarray”, reveals committee member (8)
8 Nasty agreement to disown male adolescent (8)
14 A libeler is set free (10) LIBERALISE*
16 Refusal to eat veg in mess (8)
17 X-men, without the heart of Wolverine and their leader, are perhaps flat (8)
18 Irritated German resident left Dresden, heading off to become an expatriate (8)
22 Lay bare for topless sex position (6)
23 Tribal dance of the north-east Indian community leaders (6)
24 Beat eggs, for starters, in order to make dessert (6)
27 Average of ten or more (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Eagle manoeuvring about in descent (7) LINEAGE
10 Eliminate old boy essentially cheating in contest (7)
11 Teen lad involved in an accident became toothless (7) EDENTAL*
12 Water bottle carried by African teenagers (7) CANTEEN
13 Source of oil/fuel won battling in the borders of Salvador (9) S(UNFLOWE*)R
15 Small, feathered limb to move back and forth (5) SWING
16 Incompetent dignitary (7) NOTABLE
19 Atoner to bid farewell to parish leader and go through the door, not for the first time (2-5) RE-ENTER
20 Without a bit of apprehension, approach one who’s doomed (5)
21 Ridiculousness of International Space Station orbiting a planet without any trace of urbanisation! (9)
25 Glass roller? (7)
26 In Japan, there resides a ferocious animal (7)
28 Deer meat cooked in ovens (7)
29 After removing the tail, sear and eat fish (7)

Down
1 Dock trapped animal’s tail with small cutting tool (6)
2 Trainee in the Royal Navy had to be discharged without notice (6) IN/T[-h]E/RN (had-ad = H)
3 Don’t eat food quickly (4)
4 Chicken-hearted, one might do this when hurt (6) YELL/OW
5 Spelling wizard (8)
6 Fugitive's escape after a 'breaking and entering' incident (10)
7 “Planet is in disarray”, reveals committee member (8)
8 Nasty agreement to disown male adolescent (8)
14 A libeler is set free (10) LIBERALISE*
16 Refusal to eat veg in mess (8)
17 X-men, without the heart of Wolverine and their leader, are perhaps flat (8)
18 Irritated German resident left Dresden, heading off to become an expatriate (8)
22 Lay bare for topless sex position (6)
23 Tribal dance of the north-east Indian community leaders (6)
24 Beat eggs, for starters, in order to make dessert (6)
27 Average of ten or more (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 Eagle manoeuvring about in descent (7) LINEAGE
10 Eliminate old boy essentially cheating in contest (7) OBVIATE
11 Teen lad involved in an accident became toothless (7) EDENTAL*
12 Water bottle carried by African teenagers (7) CANTEEN
13 Source of oil/fuel won battling in the borders of Salvador (9) S(UNFLOWE*)R
15 Small, feathered limb to move back and forth (5) SWING
16 Incompetent dignitary (7) NOTABLE
19 Atoner to bid farewell to parish leader and go through the door, not for the first time (2-5) RE-ENTER
20 Without a bit of apprehension, approach one who’s doomed (5)
21 Ridiculousness of International Space Station orbiting a planet without any trace of urbanisation! (9) INEPTNESS
25 Glass roller? (7)
26 In Japan, there resides a ferocious animal (7)
28 Deer meat cooked in ovens (7)
29 After removing the tail, sear and eat fish (7)
Down
1 Dock trapped animal’s tail with small cutting tool (6)
2 Trainee in the Royal Navy had to be discharged without notice (6) IN/T[-h]E/RN (had-ad = H)
3 Don’t eat food quickly (4)
4 Chicken-hearted, one might do this when hurt (6) YELL/OW
5 Spelling wizard (8)
6 Fugitive's escape after a 'breaking and entering' incident (10) EVANESCENT
7 “Planet is in disarray”, reveals committee member (8)
8 Nasty agreement to disown male adolescent (8)
14 A libeler is set free (10) LIBERALISE*
16 Refusal to eat veg in mess (8)
17 X-men, without the heart of Wolverine and their leader, are perhaps flat (8) TENEMENT
18 Irritated German resident left Dresden, heading off to become an expatriate (8)
22 Lay bare for topless sex position (6)
23 Tribal dance of the north-east Indian community leaders (6)
24 Beat eggs, for starters, in order to make dessert (6) SORBET
27 Average of ten or more (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Eagle manoeuvring about in descent (7) LINEAGE
10 Eliminate old boy essentially cheating in contest (7) OBVIATE
11 Teen lad involved in an accident became toothless (7) EDENTAL*
12 Water bottle carried by African teenagers (7) CANTEEN
13 Source of oil/fuel won battling in the borders of Salvador (9) S(UNFLOWE*)R
15 Small, feathered limb to move back and forth (5) SWING
16 Incompetent dignitary (7) NOTABLE
19 Atoner to bid farewell to parish leader and go through the door, not for the first time (2-5) RE-ENTER
20 Without a bit of apprehension, approach one who’s doomed (5)
21 Ridiculousness of International Space Station orbiting a planet without any trace of urbanisation! (9) INEPTNESS
25 Glass roller? (7)
26 In Japan, there resides a ferocious animal (7) PANTHER
28 Deer meat cooked in ovens (7) VENISON
29 After removing the tail, sear and eat fish (7)
Down
1 Dock trapped animal’s tail with small cutting tool (6)
2 Trainee in the Royal Navy had to be discharged without notice (6) IN/T[-h]E/RN (had-ad = H)
3 Don’t eat food quickly (4)
4 Chicken-hearted, one might do this when hurt (6) YELL/OW
5 Spelling wizard (8) SORCERER
6 Fugitive's escape after a 'breaking and entering' incident (10) EVANESCENT
7 “Planet is in disarray”, reveals committee member (8) PANELIST
8 Nasty agreement to disown male adolescent (8) TEENAGER
14 A libeler is set free (10) LIBERALISE*
16 Refusal to eat veg in mess (8)
17 X-men, without the heart of Wolverine and their leader, are perhaps flat (8) TENEMENT
18 Irritated German resident left Dresden, heading off to become an expatriate (8)
22 Lay bare for topless sex position (6)
23 Tribal dance of the north-east Indian community leaders (6)
24 Beat eggs, for starters, in order to make dessert (6) SORBET
27 Average of ten or more (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Eagle manoeuvring about in descent (7) LINEAGE
10 Eliminate old boy essentially cheating in contest (7) OBVIATE
11 Teen lad involved in an accident became toothless (7) EDENTAL*
12 Water bottle carried by African teenagers (7) CANTEEN
13 Source of oil/fuel won battling in the borders of Salvador (9) S(UNFLOWE*)R
15 Small, feathered limb to move back and forth (5) SWING
16 Incompetent dignitary (7) NOTABLE
19 Atoner to bid farewell to parish leader and go through the door, not for the first time (2-5) RE-ENTER
20 Without a bit of apprehension, approach one who’s doomed (5)
21 Ridiculousness of International Space Station orbiting a planet without any trace of urbanisation! (9) INEPTNESS
25 Glass roller? (7)
26 In Japan, there resides a ferocious animal (7) PANTHER
28 Deer meat cooked in ovens (7) VENISON
29 After removing the tail, sear and eat fish (7)
Down
1 Dock trapped animal’s tail with small cutting tool (6)
2 Trainee in the Royal Navy had to be discharged without notice (6) IN/T[-h]E/RN (had-ad = H)
3 Don’t eat food quickly (4)FAST
4 Chicken-hearted, one might do this when hurt (6) YELL/OW
5 Spelling wizard (8) SORCERER
6 Fugitive's escape after a 'breaking and entering' incident (10) EVANESCENT
7 “Planet is in disarray”, reveals committee member (8) PANELIST
8 Nasty agreement to disown male adolescent (8) TEENAGER
14 A libeler is set free (10) LIBERALISE*
16 Refusal to eat veg in mess (8)NEGATIVE
17 X-men, without the heart of Wolverine and their leader, are perhaps flat (8) TENEMENT
18 Irritated German resident left Dresden, heading off to become an expatriate (8)
22 Lay bare for topless sex position (6)EXPOSE
23 Tribal dance of the north-east Indian community leaders (6)ETHNIC
24 Beat eggs, for starters, in order to make dessert (6) SORBET
27 Average of ten or more (4)NORM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Eagle manoeuvring about in descent (7) LINEAGE
10 Eliminate old boy essentially cheating in contest (7) OBVIATE
11 Teen lad involved in an accident became toothless (7) EDENTAL*
12 Water bottle carried by African teenagers (7) CANTEEN
13 Source of oil/fuel won battling in the borders of Salvador (9) S(UNFLOWE*)R
15 Small, feathered limb to move back and forth (5) SWING
16 Incompetent dignitary (7) NOTABLE
19 Atoner to bid farewell to parish leader and go through the door, not for the first time (2-5) RE-ENTER
20 Without a bit of apprehension, approach one who’s doomed (5)GONER
21 Ridiculousness of International Space Station orbiting a planet without any trace of urbanisation! (9) INEPTNESS
25 Glass roller? (7)TUMBLER
26 In Japan, there resides a ferocious animal (7) PANTHER
28 Deer meat cooked in ovens (7) VENISON
29 After removing the tail, sear and eat fish (7)SARDINE
Down
1 Dock trapped animal’s tail with small cutting tool (6)PLIERS
2 Trainee in the Royal Navy had to be discharged without notice (6) IN/T[-h]E/RN (had-ad = H)
3 Don’t eat food quickly (4)FAST
4 Chicken-hearted, one might do this when hurt (6) YELL/OW
5 Spelling wizard (8) SORCERER
6 Fugitive's escape after a 'breaking and entering' incident (10) EVANESCENT
7 “Planet is in disarray”, reveals committee member (8) PANELIST
8 Nasty agreement to disown male adolescent (8) TEENAGER
14 A libeler is set free (10) LIBERALISE*
16 Refusal to eat veg in mess (8)NEGATIVE
17 X-men, without the heart of Wolverine and their leader, are perhaps flat (8) TENEMENT
18 Irritated German resident left Dresden, heading off to become an expatriate (8)EMIGRANT
22 Lay bare for topless sex position (6)EXPOSE
23 Tribal dance of the north-east Indian community leaders (6)ETHNIC
24 Beat eggs, for starters, in order to make dessert (6) SORBET
27 Average of ten or more (4)NORM

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Misty Verne hero dupe led the wrong way (6,2)
6 Chilly powder? (4)
9 Wreckage in sea beside Brisbane (6)
10 Yelled badly about king being aged (7)
13 Appropriate each home in temporary accommodation (9)
14 One is embraced by laid-back religious leader in Florida city (5)
15 Red worker to talk wildly (4)
16 Big tree with bit of rot (10)
19 Somehow I lead anchors back into where women may powder their noses (6,4)
21 Repeat honour in gambling game (4)
24 Fellow backing journalist is identified (5)
25 Firm in Bangalore's original East station having to be restructured (9)
26 Money holders with everyone set out (7)
27 Escape from old Union Territory's charter (6)
28 Well-ordered time with Indian deputy (4)
29 Refined try with female university learner (8)

Down
2 Conquer two features of a cricket match (7)
3 Miss, that is a sexist address (6)
4 Sir paired characters in tumbledown condition (9)
5 Wrinkle noticed in purple attire (5)
7 Nair wanders around vehicle in bliss (7)
8 Ladies' man's attitude (3,4,5)
11 Shy pirate's potable tossed back into the river (6)
12 Bright humour from exciting walking trips (9,3)
17 They prevent full closings at entrances (9)
18 Interfere with the decoration, by the sound of it (6)
20 Having dents, gave nothing away for the mischievous boy (7)
22 Cat’s given water in French castle (7)
23 Tell in a roundabout way about it — not much (6)
25 Initial stage on filming locale (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/pYLosbEzN71SReKv7)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Misty Verne hero dupe led the wrong way (6,2) FOGGED UP
6 Chilly powder? (4) SNOW
9 Wreckage in sea beside Brisbane (6) DEBRIS
10 Yelled badly about king being aged (7) ELDERLY
13 Appropriate each home in temporary accommodation (9) PERTINENT
14 One is embraced by laid-back religious leader in Florida city (5)
15 Red worker to talk wildly (4)
16 Big tree with bit of rot (10)
19 Somehow I lead anchors back into where women may powder their noses (6,4)
21 Repeat honour in gambling game (4)
24 Fellow backing journalist is identified (5)
25 Firm in Bangalore's original East station having to be restructured (9)
26 Money holders with everyone set out (7)
27 Escape from old Union Territory's charter (6)
28 Well-ordered time with Indian deputy (4)
29 Refined try with female university learner (8)

Down
2 Conquer two features of a cricket match (7)
3 Miss, that is a sexist address (6)
4 Sir paired characters in tumbledown condition (9)
5 Wrinkle noticed in purple attire (5)
7 Nair wanders around vehicle in bliss (7)
8 Ladies' man's attitude (3,4,5)
11 Shy pirate's potable tossed back into the river (6)
12 Bright humour from exciting walking trips (9,3)
17 They prevent full closings at entrances (9)
18 Interfere with the decoration, by the sound of it (6)
20 Having dents, gave nothing away for the mischievous boy (7)
22 Cat’s given water in French castle (7)
23 Tell in a roundabout way about it — not much (6)
25 Initial stage on filming locale (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Misty Verne hero dupe led the wrong way (6,2) FOGGED UP
6 Chilly powder? (4) SNOW
9 Wreckage in sea beside Brisbane (6) DEBRIS
10 Yelled badly about king being aged (7) ELDERLY
13 Appropriate each home in temporary accommodation (9) PERTINENT
14 One is embraced by laid-back religious leader in Florida city (5)
15 Red worker to talk wildly (4)
16 Big tree with bit of rot (10)
19 Somehow I lead anchors back into where women may powder their noses (6,4) LADIES ROOM
21 Repeat honour in gambling game (4)
24 Fellow backing journalist is identified (5)
25 Firm in Bangalore's original East station having to be restructured (9)
26 Money holders with everyone set out (7)
27 Escape from old Union Territory's charter (6)
28 Well-ordered time with Indian deputy (4)
29 Refined try with female university learner (8)

Down
2 Conquer two features of a cricket match (7) OVERRUN
3 Miss, that is a sexist address (6) GIRLIE
4 Sir paired characters in tumbledown condition (9)
5 Wrinkle noticed in purple attire (5)
7 Nair wanders around vehicle in bliss (7) NIRVANA
8 Ladies' man's attitude (3,4,5)
11 Shy pirate's potable tossed back into the river (6)
12 Bright humour from exciting walking trips (9,3) SPARKLING WIT
17 They prevent full closings at entrances (9)
18 Interfere with the decoration, by the sound of it (6)
20 Having dents, gave nothing away for the mischievous boy (7)
22 Cat’s given water in French castle (7)
23 Tell in a roundabout way about it — not much (6)
25 Initial stage on filming locale (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Misty Verne hero dupe led the wrong way (6,2) FOGGED UP
6 Chilly powder? (4) SNOW
9 Wreckage in sea beside Brisbane (6) DEBRIS
10 Yelled badly about king being aged (7) ELDERLY
13 Appropriate each home in temporary accommodation (9) PERTINENT
14 One is embraced by laid-back religious leader in Florida city (5) MIAMI
15 Red worker to talk wildly (4) RANT
16 Big tree with bit of rot (10) BALDERDASH
19 Somehow I lead anchors back into where women may powder their noses (6,4) LADIES ROOM
21 Repeat honour in gambling game (4)
24 Fellow backing journalist is identified (5) NAMED
25 Firm in Bangalore's original East station having to be restructured (9)
26 Money holders with everyone set out (7) WALLETS
27 Escape from old Union Territory's charter (6)
28 Well-ordered time with Indian deputy (4)
29 Refined try with female university learner (8)

Down
2 Conquer two features of a cricket match (7) OVERRUN
3 Miss, that is a sexist address (6) GIRLIE
4 Sir paired characters in tumbledown condition (9)
5 Wrinkle noticed in purple attire (5)
7 Nair wanders around vehicle in bliss (7) NIRVANA
8 Ladies' man's attitude (3,4,5)
11 Shy pirate's potable tossed back into the river (6)
12 Bright humour from exciting walking trips (9,3) SPARKLING WIT
17 They prevent full closings at entrances (9)
18 Interfere with the decoration, by the sound of it (6)
20 Having dents, gave nothing away for the mischievous boy (7)
22 Cat’s given water in French castle (7)
23 Tell in a roundabout way about it — not much (6)
25 Initial stage on filming locale (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Misty Verne hero dupe led the wrong way (6,2) FOGGED UP
6 Chilly powder? (4) SNOW
9 Wreckage in sea beside Brisbane (6) DEBRIS
10 Yelled badly about king being aged (7) ELDERLY
13 Appropriate each home in temporary accommodation (9) PERTINENT
14 One is embraced by laid-back religious leader in Florida city (5) MIAMI
15 Red worker to talk wildly (4) RANT
16 Big tree with bit of rot (10) BALDERDASH
19 Somehow I lead anchors back into where women may powder their noses (6,4) LADIES ROOM
21 Repeat honour in gambling game (4)ECHO
24 Fellow backing journalist is identified (5) NAMED
25 Firm in Bangalore's original East station having to be restructured (9)OBSTINATE
26 Money holders with everyone set out (7) WALLETS
27 Escape from old Union Territory's charter (6)OUTLET
28 Well-ordered time with Indian deputy (4)TIDY
29 Refined try with female university learner (8)TASTEFUL

Down
2 Conquer two features of a cricket match (7) OVERRUN
3 Miss, that is a sexist address (6) GIRLIE
4 Sir paired characters in tumbledown condition (9)DISREPAIR
5 Wrinkle noticed in purple attire (5)PLEAT
7 Nair wanders around vehicle in bliss (7) NIRVANA
8 Ladies' man's attitude (3,4,5)WAY WITH WOMEN
11 Shy pirate's potable tossed back into the river (6)DEMURE
12 Bright humour from exciting walking trips (9,3) SPARKLING WIT
17 They prevent full closings at entrances (9)DOORSTOPS
18 Interfere with the decoration, by the sound of it (6)MEDDLE
20 Having dents, gave nothing away for the mischievous boy (7)DIMPLE
22 Cat’s given water in French castle (7)CHATEAU
23 Tell in a roundabout way about it — not much (6)LITTLE
25 Initial stage on filming locale (5)ONSET

:clap::clap::clap: Girlie pleasure!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 One saint hesitates following prison case (8)
5 Strip joints run by leader of terrorists (6)
9 Cop to notice central characters operating automatically (7)
10 Lower record in clothing (7)
11 Eel twisting in the mind is powerful (9)
12 Thought that is not all perfect (4)
14 Technical school of this month? (4)
15 Not having been satisfied, world body had a session on single different date (10)
17 Perfectly suitable as it's not just off the hook (6-4)
19 Only atma is heard (4)
22 Accustomed to having previously-owned (4)
23 Villain's mistake is to interrupt Tourist Trophy (9)
25 Try to find one maiden — sweet! (7)
26 Desperately err with maid? He's the boyfriend! (7)
27 I would pick up female ahead and squirm (6)
28 Look at the ship — it enhances the look (8)

Down
1 Fleeting professionals? (10)
2 Arresting officers to stop back Serb on the run (7)
3 Gridman's dog? (6)
4 Former wife quoting correspondence in spine-tingling partnership (8,5)
6 It's taken for granted guilelessness has no extremes (8)
7 Woman and the others in peak (7)
8 Time to question the assignment (4)
10 Ruder landlady, in a fix, is lacking liveliness twice over (4,3,6)
13 A daughter, risk-taker and brave person (10)
16 This makes characters thick (8)
18 At home taste half-an-idli — it's not piquant (7)
20 O, it's very short Greek character (7)
21 Nothing casual for mother before 50 (6)
24 Be resolute not to start quarrel (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/WFjKH3NRCaFkmaZY6)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 One saint hesitates following prison case (8)
5 Strip joints run by leader of terrorists (6)
9 Cop to notice central characters operating automatically (7)
10 Lower record in clothing (7)
11 Eel twisting in the mind is powerful (9)
12 Thought that is not all perfect (4)
14 Technical school of this month? (4)
15 Not having been satisfied, world body had a session on single different date (10) UNSATIATED
17 Perfectly suitable as it's not just off the hook (6-4) TAILOR-MADE
19 Only atma is heard (4) SOLE
22 Accustomed to having previously-owned (4) USED
23 Villain's mistake is to interrupt Tourist Trophy (9) TERRORIST
25 Try to find one maiden — sweet! (7)
26 Desperately err with maid? He's the boyfriend! (7)
27 I would pick up female ahead and squirm (6)
28 Look at the ship — it enhances the look (8)

Down
1 Fleeting professionals? (10)
2 Arresting officers to stop back Serb on the run (7)
3 Gridman's dog? (6)
4 Former wife quoting correspondence in spine-tingling partnership (8,5)
6 It's taken for granted guilelessness has no extremes (8)
7 Woman and the others in peak (7)
8 Time to question the assignment (4)
10 Ruder landlady, in a fix, is lacking liveliness twice over (4,3,6)
13 A daughter, risk-taker and brave person (10)
16 This makes characters thick (8)
18 At home taste half-an-idli — it's not piquant (7)
20 O, it's very short Greek character (7)
21 Nothing casual for mother before 50 (6)
24 Be resolute not to start quarrel (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 One saint hesitates following prison case (8)
5 Strip joints run by leader of terrorists (6)
9 Cop to notice central characters operating automatically (7)
10 Lower record in clothing (7)
11 Eel twisting in the mind is powerful (9)
12 Thought that is not all perfect (4)
14 Technical school of this month? (4)
15 Not having been satisfied, world body had a session on single different date (10) UNSATIATED
17 Perfectly suitable as it's not just off the hook (6-4) TAILOR-MADE
19 Only atma is heard (4) SOLE
22 Accustomed to having previously-owned (4) USED
23 Villain's mistake is to interrupt Tourist Trophy (9) TERRORIST
25 Try to find one maiden — sweet! (7)
26 Desperately err with maid? He's the boyfriend! (7) ADMIRER*
27 I would pick up female ahead and squirm (6)
28 Look at the ship — it enhances the look (8) (EYE)(LINER)

Down
1 Fleeting professionals? (10)
2 Arresting officers to stop back Serb on the run (7)
3 Gridman's dog? (6)
4 Former wife quoting correspondence in spine-tingling partnership (8,5) (EX)(CITING) (MATCH)
6 It's taken for granted guilelessness has no extremes (8)
7 Woman and the others in peak (7)
8 Time to question the assignment (4)
10 Ruder landlady, in a fix, is lacking liveliness twice over (4,3,6) DULL AND DREARY*
13 A daughter, risk-taker and brave person (10) A/D/VENTURER
16 This makes characters thick (8)
18 At home taste half-an-idli — it's not piquant (7)
20 O, it's very short Greek character (7)
21 Nothing casual for mother before 50 (6)
24 Be resolute not to start quarrel (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 One saint hesitates following prison case (8)
5 Strip joints run by leader of terrorists (6)
9 Cop to notice central characters operating automatically (7)
10 Lower record in clothing (7)
11 Eel twisting in the mind is powerful (9) ELEMENTAL
12 Thought that is not all perfect (4)
14 Technical school of this month? (4)
15 Not having been satisfied, world body had a session on single different date (10) UNSATIATED
17 Perfectly suitable as it's not just off the hook (6-4) TAILOR-MADE
19 Only atma is heard (4) SOLE
22 Accustomed to having previously-owned (4) USED
23 Villain's mistake is to interrupt Tourist Trophy (9) TERRORIST
25 Try to find one maiden — sweet! (7)
26 Desperately err with maid? He's the boyfriend! (7) ADMIRER*
27 I would pick up female ahead and squirm (6)
28 Look at the ship — it enhances the look (8) (EYE)(LINER)

Down
1 Fleeting professionals? (10) CAREERISTS
2 Arresting officers to stop back Serb on the run (7)
3 Gridman's dog? (6)
4 Former wife quoting correspondence in spine-tingling partnership (8,5) (EX)(CITING) (MATCH)
6 It's taken for granted guilelessness has no extremes (8)
7 Woman and the others in peak (7)
8 Time to question the assignment (4)
10 Ruder landlady, in a fix, is lacking liveliness twice over (4,3,6) DULL AND DREARY*
13 A daughter, risk-taker and brave person (10) A/D/VENTURER
16 This makes characters thick (8) BOLDFACE
18 At home taste half-an-idli — it's not piquant (7) INSIPID
20 O, it's very short Greek character (7) OMICRON
21 Nothing casual for mother before 50 (6)
24 Be resolute not to start quarrel (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 One saint hesitates following prison case (8) CANISTER
5 Strip joints run by leader of terrorists (6)
9 Cop to notice central characters operating automatically (7)
10 Lower record in clothing (7)
11 Eel twisting in the mind is powerful (9) ELEMENTAL
12 Thought that is not all perfect (4)
14 Technical school of this month? (4)
15 Not having been satisfied, world body had a session on single different date (10) UNSATIATED
17 Perfectly suitable as it's not just off the hook (6-4) TAILOR-MADE
19 Only atma is heard (4) SOLE
22 Accustomed to having previously-owned (4) USED
23 Villain's mistake is to interrupt Tourist Trophy (9) TERRORIST
25 Try to find one maiden — sweet! (7)
26 Desperately err with maid? He's the boyfriend! (7) ADMIRER*
27 I would pick up female ahead and squirm (6)
28 Look at the ship — it enhances the look (8) (EYE)(LINER)

Down
1 Fleeting professionals? (10) CAREERISTS
2 Arresting officers to stop back Serb on the run (7)
3 Gridman's dog? (6) SETTER
4 Former wife quoting correspondence in spine-tingling partnership (8,5) (EX)(CITING) (MATCH)
6 It's taken for granted guilelessness has no extremes (8)
7 Woman and the others in peak (7) EVEREST
8 Time to question the assignment (4) TASK
10 Ruder landlady, in a fix, is lacking liveliness twice over (4,3,6) DULL AND DREARY*
13 A daughter, risk-taker and brave person (10) A/D/VENTURER
16 This makes characters thick (8) BOLDFACE
18 At home taste half-an-idli — it's not piquant (7) INSIPID
20 O, it's very short Greek character (7) OMICRON
21 Nothing casual for mother before 50 (6)
24 Be resolute not to start quarrel (4) TIFF

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 One saint hesitates following prison case (8) CANISTER
5 Strip joints run by leader of terrorists (6)DIVEST
9 Cop to notice central characters operating automatically (7)ROBOTIC
10 Lower record in clothing (7)DEPRESS
11 Eel twisting in the mind is powerful (9) ELEMENTAL
12 Thought that is not all perfect (4)IDEA
14 Technical school of this month? (4)INST
15 Not having been satisfied, world body had a session on single different date (10) UNSATIATED
17 Perfectly suitable as it's not just off the hook (6-4) TAILOR-MADE
19 Only atma is heard (4) SOLE
22 Accustomed to having previously-owned (4) USED
23 Villain's mistake is to interrupt Tourist Trophy (9) TERRORIST
25 Try to find one maiden — sweet! (7)IMPEACH
26 Desperately err with maid? He's the boyfriend! (7) ADMIRER*
27 I would pick up female ahead and squirm (6)FIDGET
28 Look at the ship — it enhances the look (8) (EYE)(LINER)

Down
1 Fleeting professionals? (10) CAREERISTS
2 Arresting officers to stop back Serb on the run (7)NEIGHBOURS
3 Gridman's dog? (6) SETTER
4 Former wife quoting correspondence in spine-tingling partnership (8,5) (EX)(CITING) (MATCH)
6 It's taken for granted guilelessness has no extremes (8)IMPLICIT
7 Woman and the others in peak (7) EVEREST
8 Time to question the assignment (4) TASK
10 Ruder landlady, in a fix, is lacking liveliness twice over (4,3,6) DULL AND DREARY*
13 A daughter, risk-taker and brave person (10) A/D/VENTURER
16 This makes characters thick (8) BOLDFACE
18 At home taste half-an-idli — it's not piquant (7) INSIPID
20 O, it's very short Greek character (7) OMICRON
21 Nothing casual for mother before 50 (6)
24 Be resolute not to start quarrel (4) TIFF

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Drop round, breaking engagement, being wretched (8)
5 Some aghast at usurper’s position (6)
9 Clever type getting support with folder for incoming messages (8)
10 Duty abandoned, freeze (6)
12 Declaration in part of speech with substance that’s binding (13)
14 Area of water in middle of land behind old church (5)
15 Soldier deployed near ridge (9)
17 Embarrass party minute before match (9)
19 Nut about to enter enclosure (5)
20 Campaigning body urges proper reforms, holding us back (8,5)
23 Single leprechaun I question partially (6)
24 Area with unusual heat in north of capital city (8)
25 Revolutionary encounters English judge (6)
26 Retired, overwhelmed by change? That’s affectation (8)

Down
1 Liability in first performance, not united (4)
2 Clarity from head of state, quietly in control (9)
3 Nothing upset firm line followed by new president (7)
4 Moving of earth around uneven road (12) THOROUGHFARE
6 Employees without leader going over odd bits of extra material (7) TAFFETA
7 Observance after time lacking originality (5) TRITE
8 Doctor grew silent, getting uncomfortably hot (10) SWELTERING
11 Detective wearing singlet on air got rattled (12) INVESTIGATOR
13 Stirring up old men - me, George Sand? (3,2,5)
16 One working under Conservative in incompetent establishment (9)
18 Unknown book penned by sailor? Correct (7)
19 Complaint from annoying person full of rubbish (7)
21 Be second in departure (5)
22 Joint work’s ending most of poverty (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword/article7460136.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Drop round, breaking engagement, being wretched (8) DESOLATE
5 Some aghast at usurper’s position (6)
9 Clever type getting support with folder for incoming messages (8) BRAINBOX
10 Duty abandoned, freeze (6) OFFICE
12 Declaration in part of speech with substance that’s binding (13)
14 Area of water in middle of land behind old church (5) OCEAN
15 Soldier deployed near ridge (9)
17 Embarrass party minute before match (9)
19 Nut about to enter enclosure (5)
20 Campaigning body urges proper reforms, holding us back (8,5) PRESSURE GROUP
23 Single leprechaun I question partially (6)
24 Area with unusual heat in north of capital city (8)
25 Revolutionary encounters English judge (6)
26 Retired, overwhelmed by change? That’s affectation (8)

Down
1 Liability in first performance, not united (4)
2 Clarity from head of state, quietly in control (9)
3 Nothing upset firm line followed by new president (7)
4 Moving of earth around uneven road (12) THOROUGHFARE
6 Employees without leader going over odd bits of extra material (7) TAFFETA
7 Observance after time lacking originality (5) TRITE
8 Doctor grew silent, getting uncomfortably hot (10) SWELTERING
11 Detective wearing singlet on air got rattled (12) INVESTIGATOR
13 Stirring up old men - me, George Sand? (3,2,5)
16 One working under Conservative in incompetent establishment (9)
18 Unknown book penned by sailor? Correct (7)
19 Complaint from annoying person full of rubbish (7)
21 Be second in departure (5)
22 Joint work’s ending most of poverty (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Drop round, breaking engagement, being wretched (8) DESOLATE
5 Some aghast at usurper’s position (6)
9 Clever type getting support with folder for incoming messages (8) BRAINBOX
10 Duty abandoned, freeze (6) OFFICE
12 Declaration in part of speech with substance that’s binding (13)
14 Area of water in middle of land behind old church (5) OCEAN
15 Soldier deployed near ridge (9)
17 Embarrass party minute before match (9)
19 Nut about to enter enclosure (5)
20 Campaigning body urges proper reforms, holding us back (8,5) PRESSURE GROUP
23 Single leprechaun I question partially (6)
24 Area with unusual heat in north of capital city (8)
25 Revolutionary encounters English judge (6)
26 Retired, overwhelmed by change? That’s affectation (8)

Down
1 Liability in first performance, not united (4)DEBT
2 Clarity from head of state, quietly in control (9)
3 Nothing upset firm line followed by new president (7)
4 Moving of earth around uneven road (12) THOROUGHFARE
6 Employees without leader going over odd bits of extra material (7) TAFFETA
7 Observance after time lacking originality (5) TRITE
8 Doctor grew silent, getting uncomfortably hot (10) SWELTERING
11 Detective wearing singlet on air got rattled (12) INVESTIGATOR
13 Stirring up old men - me, George Sand? (3,2,5)
16 One working under Conservative in incompetent establishment (9)
18 Unknown book penned by sailor? Correct (7)OBSCURE
19 Complaint from annoying person full of rubbish (7)PROTEST
21 Be second in departure (5)EXIST
22 Joint work’s ending most of poverty (4)KNEE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Drop round, breaking engagement, being wretched (8) DESOLATE
5 Some aghast at usurper’s position (6)STATUS
9 Clever type getting support with folder for incoming messages (8) BRAINBOX
10 Duty abandoned, freeze (6) OFFICE
12 Declaration in part of speech with substance that’s binding (13)PRONOUNCEMENT
14 Area of water in middle of land behind old church (5) OCEAN
15 Soldier deployed near ridge (9)GRENADIER
17 Embarrass party minute before match (9)DISCOMFIT
19 Nut about to enter enclosure (5)PECAN
20 Campaigning body urges proper reforms, holding us back (8,5) PRESSURE GROUP
23 Single leprechaun I question partially (6)UNIQUE
24 Area with unusual heat in north of capital city (8)ATHENIAN
25 Revolutionary encounters English judge (6)ESTEEM
26 Retired, overwhelmed by change? That’s affectation (8)PRETENCE

Down
1 Liability in first performance, not united (4)DEBT
2 Clarity from head of state, quietly in control (9)SHARPNESS
3 Nothing upset firm line followed by new president (7)LINCOLN
4 Moving of earth around uneven road (12) THOROUGHFARE
6 Employees without leader going over odd bits of extra material (7) TAFFETA
7 Observance after time lacking originality (5) TRITE
8 Doctor grew silent, getting uncomfortably hot (10) SWELTERING
11 Detective wearing singlet on air got rattled (12) INVESTIGATOR
13 Stirring up old men - me, George Sand? (3,2,5)NOM DE PLUME
16 One working under Conservative in incompetent establishment (9)INCEPTION
18 Unknown book penned by sailor? Correct (7)OBSCURE
19 Complaint from annoying person full of rubbish (7)PROTEST
21 Be second in departure (5)EXIST
22 Joint work’s ending most of poverty (4)KNEE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Guaranteed a wretched duress (7)
5 Piece about second Election Commission cut (6)
9 Study follows a measure of German seaport (5)
10 How an arithmetician is included, presumably (7,2)
11 Every ogre banished at a brisk speed (7)
12 TT wear? (7)
13 Bad things administered in small quantities (5)
14 Criticise girl's dad changing gear (9)
16 Take into consideration distraught trainee holding the books (9)
19 They have bare presence in art studios (5)
21 Pan perhaps, and union leader falls silent (7)
23 Authorise eastern politician to get debtor (7)
24 A teacher returns to let out philosopher (9)
25 National leaders of Indian republic are quite infuriated (5)
26 Overlook police officer's refusal to engineer (6)
27 Christmas tradition — say you will record (4,3)

Down
1 Drink anon and strangely rude, uppity Uncle blended for novelist (9,5)
2 Restricts theologian involved in deals (7)
3 Withdraws from these general retreats (7)
4 Conrad hid dangerously creeping perennial (9)
5 Certain to be tied up (5)
6 Fruit, a necessity when going up (7)
7 Mark up everything on the first of the last month (7)
8 An overnighter's order for second helping or more (7,7)
15 Way to end a letter because trust is needed (9)
17 Packed for yoking, by the sound of it (7)
18 “Too much,” old teacher returns rice dish (7)
19 Terrible plaint about union leader's congress (7)
20 We had gone up, fellow, with everyone to see deposition of moisture (7)
22 Brightened up on a liquid measure (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/NCc6hMqiXRzzKbmMA)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Guaranteed a wretched duress (7)
5 Piece about second Election Commission cut (6)
9 Study follows a measure of German seaport (5)
10 How an arithmetician is included, presumably (7,2) COUNTED IN (CD)
11 Every ogre banished at a brisk speed (7)
12 TT wear? (7)
13 Bad things administered in small quantities (5)
14 Criticise girl's dad changing gear (9)
16 Take into consideration distraught trainee holding the books (9) E(NT)ERTAIN*
19 They have bare presence in art studios (5)
21 Pan perhaps, and union leader falls silent (7)
23 Authorise eastern politician to get debtor (7)
24 A teacher returns to let out philosopher (9) (A)(RIS<=)(TO)(TLE*)
25 National leaders of Indian republic are quite infuriated (5)
26 Overlook police officer's refusal to engineer (6)
27 Christmas tradition — say you will record (4,3)

Down
1 Drink anon and strangely rude, uppity Uncle blended for novelist (9,5) (ALE)(X)(AND)(RE DU*)(MAS<=)
2 Restricts theologian involved in deals (7)
3 Withdraws from these general retreats (7)
4 Conrad hid dangerously creeping perennial (9)
5 Certain to be tied up (5)
6 Fruit, a necessity when going up (7)
7 Mark up everything on the first of the last month (7)
8 An overnighter's order for second helping or more (7,7) ANOTHER SERVING*
15 Way to end a letter because trust is needed (9)
17 Packed for yoking, by the sound of it (7)
18 “Too much,” old teacher returns rice dish (7)
19 Terrible plaint about union leader's congress (7)
20 We had gone up, fellow, with everyone to see deposition of moisture (7)
22 Brightened up on a liquid measure (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Guaranteed a wretched duress (7) ASSURED
5 Piece about second Election Commission cut (6) BISECT
9 Study follows a measure of German seaport (5) EMDEN
10 How an arithmetician is included, presumably (7,2) COUNTED IN (CD)
11 Every ogre banished at a brisk speed (7) ALLEGRO
12 TT wear? (7) DOUBLET
13 Bad things administered in small quantities (5)
14 Criticise girl's dad changing gear (9)
16 Take into consideration distraught trainee holding the books (9) E(NT)ERTAIN*
19 They have bare presence in art studios (5)
21 Pan perhaps, and union leader falls silent (7)
23 Authorise eastern politician to get debtor (7)
24 A teacher returns to let out philosopher (9) (A)(RIS<=)(TO)(TLE*)
25 National leaders of Indian republic are quite infuriated (5)
26 Overlook police officer's refusal to engineer (6)
27 Christmas tradition — say you will record (4,3)

Down
1 Drink anon and strangely rude, uppity Uncle blended for novelist (9,5) (ALE)(X)(AND)(RE DU*)(MAS<=)
2 Restricts theologian involved in deals (7)
3 Withdraws from these general retreats (7)
4 Conrad hid dangerously creeping perennial (9)
5 Certain to be tied up (5)
6 Fruit, a necessity when going up (7)
7 Mark up everything on the first of the last month (7)
8 An overnighter's order for second helping or more (7,7) ANOTHER SERVING*
15 Way to end a letter because trust is needed (9)
17 Packed for yoking, by the sound of it (7)
18 “Too much,” old teacher returns rice dish (7)
19 Terrible plaint about union leader's congress (7)
20 We had gone up, fellow, with everyone to see deposition of moisture (7)
22 Brightened up on a liquid measure (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Guaranteed a wretched duress (7) ASSURED
5 Piece about second Election Commission cut (6) BISECT
9 Study follows a measure of German seaport (5) EMDEN
10 How an arithmetician is included, presumably (7,2) COUNTED IN (CD)
11 Every ogre banished at a brisk speed (7) ALLEGRO
12 TT wear? (7) DOUBLET
13 Bad things administered in small quantities (5)
14 Criticise girl's dad changing gear (9) DISPARAGE
16 Take into consideration distraught trainee holding the books (9) E(NT)ERTAIN*
19 They have bare presence in art studios (5)
21 Pan perhaps, and union leader falls silent (7)
23 Authorise eastern politician to get debtor (7) EMPOWER
24 A teacher returns to let out philosopher (9) (A)(RIS<=)(TO)(TLE*)
25 National leaders of Indian republic are quite infuriated (5)
26 Overlook police officer's refusal to engineer (6)
27 Christmas tradition — say you will record (4,3)

Down
1 Drink anon and strangely rude, uppity Uncle blended for novelist (9,5) (ALE)(X)(AND)(RE DU*)(MAS<=)
2 Restricts theologian involved in deals (7)
3 Withdraws from these general retreats (7)
4 Conrad hid dangerously creeping perennial (9)
5 Certain to be tied up (5)
6 Fruit, a necessity when going up (7)
7 Mark up everything on the first of the last month (7)
8 An overnighter's order for second helping or more (7,7) ANOTHER SERVING*
15 Way to end a letter because trust is needed (9)
17 Packed for yoking, by the sound of it (7) TEEMING
18 “Too much,” old teacher returns rice dish (7) RISOTTO
19 Terrible plaint about union leader's congress (7)
20 We had gone up, fellow, with everyone to see deposition of moisture (7) DEWFALL
22 Brightened up on a liquid measure (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Guaranteed a wretched duress (7) ASSURED
5 Piece about second Election Commission cut (6) BISECT
9 Study follows a measure of German seaport (5) EMDEN
10 How an arithmetician is included, presumably (7,2) COUNTED IN (CD)
11 Every ogre banished at a brisk speed (7) ALLEGRO
12 TT wear? (7) DOUBLET
13 Bad things administered in small quantities (5)
14 Criticise girl's dad changing gear (9) DISPARAGE
16 Take into consideration distraught trainee holding the books (9) E(NT)ERTAIN*
19 They have bare presence in art studios (5)
21 Pan perhaps, and union leader falls silent (7)
23 Authorise eastern politician to get debtor (7) EMPOWER
24 A teacher returns to let out philosopher (9) (A)(RIS<=)(TO)(TLE*)
25 National leaders of Indian republic are quite infuriated (5)
26 Overlook police officer's refusal to engineer (6)
27 Christmas tradition — say you will record (4,3)

Down
1 Drink anon and strangely rude, uppity Uncle blended for novelist (9,5) (ALE)(X)(AND)(RE DU*)(MAS<=)
2 Restricts theologian involved in deals (7)
3 Withdraws from these general retreats (7)RENEGES
4 Conrad hid dangerously creeping perennial (9)
5 Certain to be tied up (5)BOUND
6 Fruit, a necessity when going up (7)
7 Mark up everything on the first of the last month (7)
8 An overnighter's order for second helping or more (7,7) ANOTHER SERVING*
15 Way to end a letter because trust is needed (9)SINCERELY
17 Packed for yoking, by the sound of it (7) TEEMING
18 “Too much,” old teacher returns rice dish (7) RISOTTO
19 Terrible plaint about union leader's congress (7)TEEMING
20 We had gone up, fellow, with everyone to see deposition of moisture (7) DEWFALL
22 Brightened up on a liquid measure (5)LITRE

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Guaranteed a wretched duress (7) ASSURED
5 Piece about second Election Commission cut (6) BISECT
9 Study follows a measure of German seaport (5) EMDEN
10 How an arithmetician is included, presumably (7,2) COUNTED IN (CD)
11 Every ogre banished at a brisk speed (7) ALLEGRO
12 TT wear? (7) DOUBLET
13 Bad things administered in small quantities (5) DOSES
14 Criticise girl's dad changing gear (9) DISPARAGE
16 Take into consideration distraught trainee holding the books (9) E(NT)ERTAIN*
19 They have bare presence in art studios (5) NUDES
21 Pan perhaps, and union leader falls silent (7) UTENSIL
23 Authorise eastern politician to get debtor (7) EMPOWER
24 A teacher returns to let out philosopher (9) (A)(RIS<=)(TO)(TLE*)
25 National leaders of Indian republic are quite infuriated (5) IRAQI
26 Overlook police officer's refusal to engineer (6) IGNORE
27 Christmas tradition — say you will record (4,3)

Down
1 Drink anon and strangely rude, uppity Uncle blended for novelist (9,5) (ALE)(X)(AND)(RE DU*)(MAS<=)
2 Restricts theologian involved in deals (7)
3 Withdraws from these general retreats (7)RENEGES
4 Conrad hid dangerously creeping perennial (9)
5 Certain to be tied up (5)BOUND
6 Fruit, a necessity when going up (7)
7 Mark up everything on the first of the last month (7)
8 An overnighter's order for second helping or more (7,7) ANOTHER SERVING*
15 Way to end a letter because trust is needed (9)SINCERELY
17 Packed for yoking, by the sound of it (7) TEEMING
18 “Too much,” old teacher returns rice dish (7) RISOTTO
19 Terrible plaint about union leader's congress (7)TEEMING
20 We had gone up, fellow, with everyone to see deposition of moisture (7) DEWFALL
22 Brightened up on a liquid measure (5)LITRE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Guaranteed a wretched duress (7) ASSURED
5 Piece about second Election Commission cut (6) BISECT
9 Study follows a measure of German seaport (5) EMDEN
10 How an arithmetician is included, presumably (7,2) COUNTED IN (CD)
11 Every ogre banished at a brisk speed (7) ALLEGRO
12 TT wear? (7) DOUBLET
13 Bad things administered in small quantities (5) DOSES
14 Criticise girl's dad changing gear (9) DISPARAGE
16 Take into consideration distraught trainee holding the books (9) E(NT)ERTAIN*
19 They have bare presence in art studios (5) NUDES
21 Pan perhaps, and union leader falls silent (7) UTENSIL
23 Authorise eastern politician to get debtor (7) EMPOWER
24 A teacher returns to let out philosopher (9) (A)(RIS<=)(TO)(TLE*)
25 National leaders of Indian republic are quite infuriated (5) IRAQI
26 Overlook police officer's refusal to engineer (6) IGNORE
27 Christmas tradition — say you will record (4,3)YULE LOG

Down
1 Drink anon and strangely rude, uppity Uncle blended for novelist (9,5) (ALE)(X)(AND)(RE DU*)(MAS<=)
2 Restricts theologian involved in deals (7)SADDLES
3 Withdraws from these general retreats (7)RENEGES
4 Conrad hid dangerously creeping perennial (9)DICHONDRA
5 Certain to be tied up (5)BOUND
6 Fruit, a necessity when going up (7)SATSUMA
7 Mark up everything on the first of the last month (7)CEDILLA
8 An overnighter's order for second helping or more (7,7) ANOTHER SERVING*
15 Way to end a letter because trust is needed (9)SINCERELY
17 Packed for yoking, by the sound of it (7) TEEMING
18 “Too much,” old teacher returns rice dish (7) RISOTTO
19 Terrible plaint about union leader's congress (7)TEEMING
20 We had gone up, fellow, with everyone to see deposition of moisture (7) DEWFALL
22 Brightened up on a liquid measure (5)LITRE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Animal skin in reserve in safe place (8)
5 Almost mention America's reputation (6)
10 Shall we sound green? (7)
11 Abjectly servile son's over-indulgent (7)
12 Lifted the article (without head) by newspaperman (6)
13 Strained voice in squabble following trip not being completed (8)
15 Big lie: No female's up to the task (4)
16 Excellent vehicle for good old ship employee-trader (10)
18 Niche I can't yield to the craftsman (10)
20 Fourth letter and the fifth returned? One needs time to correct (4)
23 Pro's to-do to put up lintel support (8)
24 Mask that is knocked over deliberately? (6)
26 Measure lawyers try to ban (7)
27 Railway track employee turns over conventioneer's pin-on (4,3)
28 Levels precious stone left out of plan (6)
29 Short boy, white, trips badly on vessel's prow (8)

Down
1 When 50 per cent of willingness is absent (4-11)
2 Conscientiously compliant in saying “levy complete” (7)
3 Employer follows sailor — one who might mistreat (6)
4 Got on with a good engineering design, for starters (4)
6 Carry on business with security group in field (8)
7 Giggle about women in social network (7)
8 Is it where pupils get ideas? (6,2,7)
9 Relaxed ace at rest in station wagon (6,3)
14 Heir's victory on operating room (9)
17 Encourage — apparently thus when you can't be at a place where you should be? (8)
19 Defeat Chennai's top tennis player, at times (7)
21 Nomad more ironic about newspaper (7)
22 Orderly universe of commanding officers and medical officers (6)
25 And the German officer's to cancel an action (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/Si3pY2t9rsRJcqFq5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Animal skin in reserve in safe place (8)
5 Almost mention America's reputation (6)
10 Shall we sound green? (7)
11 Abjectly servile son's over-indulgent (7)
12 Lifted the article (without head) by newspaperman (6)
13 Strained voice in squabble following trip not being completed (8)
15 Big lie: No female's up to the task (4)
16 Excellent vehicle for good old ship employee-trader (10)
18 Niche I can't yield to the craftsman (10)
20 Fourth letter and the fifth returned? One needs time to correct (4)
23 Pro's to-do to put up lintel support (8)
24 Mask that is knocked over deliberately? (6)
26 Measure lawyers try to ban (7)
27 Railway track employee turns over conventioneer's pin-on (4,3)
28 Levels precious stone left out of plan (6)
29 Short boy, white, trips badly on vessel's prow (8)

Down
1 When 50 per cent of willingness is absent (4-11) HALF-HEARTEDNESS
2 Conscientiously compliant in saying “levy complete” (7) DUTIFUL
3 Employer follows sailor — one who might mistreat (6) ABUSER
4 Got on with a good engineering design, for starters (4) AGED
6 Carry on business with security group in field (8) TRANSACT
7 Giggle about women in social network (7)
8 Is it where pupils get ideas? (6,2,7)
9 Relaxed ace at rest in station wagon (6,3)
14 Heir's victory on operating room (9)
17 Encourage — apparently thus when you can't be at a place where you should be? (8)
19 Defeat Chennai's top tennis player, at times (7)
21 Nomad more ironic about newspaper (7)
22 Orderly universe of commanding officers and medical officers (6)
25 And the German officer's to cancel an action (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Animal skin in reserve in safe place (8) (HIDE)(AWAY)
5 Almost mention America's reputation (6) (STAT[-e])(US)
10 Shall we sound green? (7)
11 Abjectly servile son's over-indulgent (7)
12 Lifted the article (without head) by newspaperman (6)
13 Strained voice in squabble following trip not being completed (8)
15 Big lie: No female's up to the task (4)
16 Excellent vehicle for good old ship employee-trader (10)
18 Niche I can't yield to the craftsman (10)
20 Fourth letter and the fifth returned? One needs time to correct (4)
23 Pro's to-do to put up lintel support (8)
24 Mask that is knocked over deliberately? (6)
26 Measure lawyers try to ban (7)
27 Railway track employee turns over conventioneer's pin-on (4,3)
28 Levels precious stone left out of plan (6)
29 Short boy, white, trips badly on vessel's prow (8)

Down
1 When 50 per cent of willingness is absent (4-11) HALF-HEARTEDNESS
2 Conscientiously compliant in saying “levy complete” (7) DUTIFUL
3 Employer follows sailor — one who might mistreat (6) ABUSER
4 Got on with a good engineering design, for starters (4) AGED
6 Carry on business with security group in field (8) TRANSACT
7 Giggle about women in social network (7) T(W)ITTER
8 Is it where pupils get ideas? (6,2,7)
9 Relaxed ace at rest in station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR*
14 Heir's victory on operating room (9)
17 Encourage — apparently thus when you can't be at a place where you should be? (8)
19 Defeat Chennai's top tennis player, at times (7)
21 Nomad more ironic about newspaper (7)
22 Orderly universe of commanding officers and medical officers (6) COS/MOS
25 And the German officer's to cancel an action (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Animal skin in reserve in safe place (8) (HIDE)(AWAY)
5 Almost mention America's reputation (6) (STAT[-e])(US)
10 Shall we sound green? (7)
11 Abjectly servile son's over-indulgent (7)
12 Lifted the article (without head) by newspaperman (6)
13 Strained voice in squabble following trip not being completed (8) FALSETTO
15 Big lie: No female's up to the task (4)
16 Excellent vehicle for good old ship employee-trader (10) SUPERCARGO
18 Niche I can't yield to the craftsman (10)
20 Fourth letter and the fifth returned? One needs time to correct (4)
23 Pro's to-do to put up lintel support (8)
24 Mask that is knocked over deliberately? (6)
26 Measure lawyers try to ban (7)
27 Railway track employee turns over conventioneer's pin-on (4,3) NAME TAG
28 Levels precious stone left out of plan (6)
29 Short boy, white, trips badly on vessel's prow (8) BOWSPRIT

Down
1 When 50 per cent of willingness is absent (4-11) HALF-HEARTEDNESS
2 Conscientiously compliant in saying “levy complete” (7) DUTIFUL
3 Employer follows sailor — one who might mistreat (6) ABUSER
4 Got on with a good engineering design, for starters (4) AGED
6 Carry on business with security group in field (8) TRANSACT
7 Giggle about women in social network (7) T(W)ITTER
8 Is it where pupils get ideas? (6,2,7) SCHOOL OF THOUGHT
9 Relaxed ace at rest in station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR*
14 Heir's victory on operating room (9)
17 Encourage — apparently thus when you can't be at a place where you should be? (8)
19 Defeat Chennai's top tennis player, at times (7)
21 Nomad more ironic about newspaper (7)
22 Orderly universe of commanding officers and medical officers (6) COS/MOS
25 And the German officer's to cancel an action (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Animal skin in reserve in safe place (8) (HIDE)(AWAY)
5 Almost mention America's reputation (6) (STAT[-e])(US)
10 Shall we sound green? (7)
11 Abjectly servile son's over-indulgent (7)
12 Lifted the article (without head) by newspaperman (6)
13 Strained voice in squabble following trip not being completed (8) FALSETTO
15 Big lie: No female's up to the task (4)
16 Excellent vehicle for good old ship employee-trader (10) SUPERCARGO
18 Niche I can't yield to the craftsman (10)TECHNICIAN
20 Fourth letter and the fifth returned? One needs time to correct (4)
23 Pro's to-do to put up lintel support (8)DOORPOST
24 Mask that is knocked over deliberately? (6)
26 Measure lawyers try to ban (7)
27 Railway track employee turns over conventioneer's pin-on (4,3) NAME TAG
28 Levels precious stone left out of plan (6)STRATA
29 Short boy, white, trips badly on vessel's prow (8) BOWSPRIT

Down
1 When 50 per cent of willingness is absent (4-11) HALF-HEARTEDNESS
2 Conscientiously compliant in saying “levy complete” (7) DUTIFUL
3 Employer follows sailor — one who might mistreat (6) ABUSER
4 Got on with a good engineering design, for starters (4) AGED
6 Carry on business with security group in field (8) TRANSACT
7 Giggle about women in social network (7) T(W)ITTER
8 Is it where pupils get ideas? (6,2,7) SCHOOL OF THOUGHT
9 Relaxed ace at rest in station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR*
14 Heir's victory on operating room (9)SUCCESSOR
17 Encourage — apparently thus when you can't be at a place where you should be? (8)
19 Defeat Chennai's top tennis player, at times (7)
21 Nomad more ironic about newspaper (7)
22 Orderly universe of commanding officers and medical officers (6) COS/MOS
25 And the German officer's to cancel an action (4)UNDO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Animal skin in reserve in safe place (8) (HIDE)(AWAY)
5 Almost mention America's reputation (6) (STAT[-e])(US)
10 Shall we sound green? (7)LETTUCE
11 Abjectly servile son's over-indulgent (7)SLAVISH
12 Lifted the article (without head) by newspaperman (6)HEFTED
13 Strained voice in squabble following trip not being completed (8) FALSETTO
15 Big lie: No female's up to the task (4)ABLE
16 Excellent vehicle for good old ship employee-trader (10) SUPERCARGO
18 Niche I can't yield to the craftsman (10)TECHNICIAN
20 Fourth letter and the fifth returned? One needs time to correct (4)EDIT
23 Pro's to-do to put up lintel support (8)DOORPOST
24 Mask that is knocked over deliberately? (6)DOMINO
26 Measure lawyers try to ban (7)EMBARGO
27 Railway track employee turns over conventioneer's pin-on (4,3) NAME TAG
28 Levels precious stone left out of plan (6)STRATA
29 Short boy, white, trips badly on vessel's prow (8) BOWSPRIT

Down
1 When 50 per cent of willingness is absent (4-11) HALF-HEARTEDNESS
2 Conscientiously compliant in saying “levy complete” (7) DUTIFUL
3 Employer follows sailor — one who might mistreat (6) ABUSER
4 Got on with a good engineering design, for starters (4) AGED
6 Carry on business with security group in field (8) TRANSACT
7 Giggle about women in social network (7) T(W)ITTER
8 Is it where pupils get ideas? (6,2,7) SCHOOL OF THOUGHT
9 Relaxed ace at rest in station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR*
14 Heir's victory on operating room (9)SUCCESSOR
17 Encourage — apparently thus when you can't be at a place where you should be? (8)INSPIRIT
19 Defeat Chennai's top tennis player, at times (7)CLOBBER
21 Nomad more ironic about newspaper (7)DRIFTER
22 Orderly universe of commanding officers and medical officers (6) COS/MOS
25 And the German officer's to cancel an action (4)UNDO

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Huge book isn't completed — American, I know by report, is ahead (10)
10 Palm off good old short fellow taking a lot of time (7)
11 Fish suffered cut (7)
12 Let out: fifty sent back for the support of artist (5)
13 Agent Rani despatched to a foreign country (9)
15 Surinamese-Dutch boxer's power in air (5)
17 Gives evidence again about a Tamil leader's investigations (9)
20 Old Bob is undecided: old female after female forgoes frugality (6,3)
23 Tipped learner to be involved in persevering (5)
24 What a host giving a treat at a hotel would do (3,3,3)
26 Home that is out in the cold (5)
28 It's a light that darkens (7)
30 The French restriction on a country (7)
31 Tom endures beating that's awesome (10)

Down
2 Wanderers with no hard musical instruments (5)
3 Not bound, I bludgeon wildly (9)
4 When you're wearing trousers, you are __ __ __ of them (2,1,4)
5 Pleased cry from Winnie throwing hat away? (3)
6 Chair car? (5)
7 Moves on without the first two she-monsters (8)
8 Ink — kilos — spilled to win a Polish family name (8)
9 Partially took rare vegetable (4)
14 Tourist location where keeper gives up falsehood (3)
16 Singly but not making eleven (3,2,3)
18 Will it catch you sleeping? (4,2,3)
19 These civil disobedience movements do have a standing (8)
21 Choose old training (3)
22 Bones lie over other bones, not new (7)
24 Make the grade in football play (4)
25 Listen to model spirit (5)
27 Arrive by trap in a town in Pakistan (5)
29 Bar? Rhyme? (3)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/xfoouPztT4TGySn59)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Huge book isn't completed — American, I know by report, is ahead (10)
10 Palm off good old short fellow taking a lot of time (7)
11 Fish suffered cut (7)
12 Let out: fifty sent back for the support of artist (5)
13 Agent Rani despatched to a foreign country (9) ARGENTINA*
15 Surinamese-Dutch boxer's power in air (5)
17 Gives evidence again about a Tamil leader's investigations (9) RE/A/T/TESTS
20 Old Bob is undecided: old female after female forgoes frugality (6,3)
23 Tipped learner to be involved in persevering (5)
24 What a host giving a treat at a hotel would do (3,3,3)
26 Home that is out in the cold (5)
28 It's a light that darkens (7)
30 The French restriction on a country (7)
31 Tom endures beating that's awesome (10) TREMENDOUS*

Down
2 Wanderers with no hard musical instruments (5)
3 Not bound, I bludgeon wildly (9)
4 When you're wearing trousers, you are __ __ __ of them (2,1,4)
5 Pleased cry from Winnie throwing hat away? (3)
6 Chair car? (5)
7 Moves on without the first two she-monsters (8)
8 Ink — kilos — spilled to win a Polish family name (8)
9 Partially took rare vegetable (4)
14 Tourist location where keeper gives up falsehood (3)
16 Singly but not making eleven (3,2,3) ONE BY ONE
18 Will it catch you sleeping? (4,2,3)
19 These civil disobedience movements do have a standing (8)
21 Choose old training (3)
22 Bones lie over other bones, not new (7) (FIB)(UL[-n]AE)
24 Make the grade in football play (4)
25 Listen to model spirit (5)
27 Arrive by trap in a town in Pakistan (5)
29 Bar? Rhyme? (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Huge book isn't completed — American, I know by report, is ahead (10)
10 Palm off good old short fellow taking a lot of time (7)
11 Fish suffered cut (7)
12 Let out: fifty sent back for the support of artist (5)
13 Agent Rani despatched to a foreign country (9) ARGENTINA*
15 Surinamese-Dutch boxer's power in air (5)
17 Gives evidence again about a Tamil leader's investigations (9) RE/A/T/TESTS
20 Old Bob is undecided: old female after female forgoes frugality (6,3)
23 Tipped learner to be involved in persevering (5)
24 What a host giving a treat at a hotel would do (3,3,3)
26 Home that is out in the cold (5)
28 It's a light that darkens (7)
30 The French restriction on a country (7)
31 Tom endures beating that's awesome (10) TREMENDOUS*

Down
2 Wanderers with no hard musical instruments (5)
3 Not bound, I bludgeon wildly (9)
4 When you're wearing trousers, you are __ __ __ of them (2,1,4)
5 Pleased cry from Winnie throwing hat away? (3)
6 Chair car? (5)SEDAN
7 Moves on without the first two she-monsters (8)PROGRESS
8 Ink — kilos — spilled to win a Polish family name (8)
9 Partially took rare vegetable (4)
14 Tourist location where keeper gives up falsehood (3)
16 Singly but not making eleven (3,2,3) ONE BY ONE
18 Will it catch you sleeping? (4,2,3)
19 These civil disobedience movements do have a standing (8)
21 Choose old training (3)OPT
22 Bones lie over other bones, not new (7) (FIB)(UL[-n]AE)
24 Make the grade in football play (4)PASS
25 Listen to model spirit (5)HEART
27 Arrive by trap in a town in Pakistan (5)
29 Bar? Rhyme? (3)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Huge book isn't completed — American, I know by report, is ahead (10) VOLUMINOUS
10 Palm off good old short fellow taking a lot of time (7)
11 Fish suffered cut (7) HADDOCK
12 Let out: fifty sent back for the support of artist (5) EASEL
13 Agent Rani despatched to a foreign country (9) ARGENTINA*
15 Surinamese-Dutch boxer's power in air (5)
17 Gives evidence again about a Tamil leader's investigations (9) RE/A/T/TESTS
20 Old Bob is undecided: old female after female forgoes frugality (6,3)
23 Tipped learner to be involved in persevering (5)
24 What a host giving a treat at a hotel would do (3,3,3)
26 Home that is out in the cold (5) IGLOO
28 It's a light that darkens (7) SUNLAMP
30 The French restriction on a country (7)
31 Tom endures beating that's awesome (10) TREMENDOUS*

Down
2 Wanderers with no hard musical instruments (5)
3 Not bound, I bludgeon wildly (9)
4 When you're wearing trousers, you are __ __ __ of them (2,1,4)
5 Pleased cry from Winnie throwing hat away? (3)
6 Chair car? (5)SEDAN
7 Moves on without the first two she-monsters (8)PROGRESS
8 Ink — kilos — spilled to win a Polish family name (8)
9 Partially took rare vegetable (4)
14 Tourist location where keeper gives up falsehood (3)
16 Singly but not making eleven (3,2,3) ONE BY ONE
18 Will it catch you sleeping? (4,2,3)
19 These civil disobedience movements do have a standing (8)
21 Choose old training (3)OPT
22 Bones lie over other bones, not new (7) (FIB)(UL[-n]AE)
24 Make the grade in football play (4)PASS
25 Listen to model spirit (5)HEART
27 Arrive by trap in a town in Pakistan (5)
29 Bar? Rhyme? (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Huge book isn't completed — American, I know by report, is ahead (10) VOLUMINOUS
10 Palm off good old short fellow taking a lot of time (7)GEONOMA
11 Fish suffered cut (7) HADDOCK
12 Let out: fifty sent back for the support of artist (5) EASEL
13 Agent Rani despatched to a foreign country (9) ARGENTINA*
15 Surinamese-Dutch boxer's power in air (5)SPONG
17 Gives evidence again about a Tamil leader's investigations (9) RE/A/T/TESTS
20 Old Bob is undecided: old female after female forgoes frugality (6,3)SPENDS OFF
23 Tipped learner to be involved in persevering (5)ATILT
24 What a host giving a treat at a hotel would do (3,3,3)PAY THE TAB
26 Home that is out in the cold (5) IGLOO
28 It's a light that darkens (7) SUNLAMP
30 The French restriction on a country (7)LEBANON
31 Tom endures beating that's awesome (10) TREMENDOUS*



Down
2 Wanderers with no hard musical instruments (5)OBOES
3 Not bound, I bludgeon wildly (9)UNOBLIGED
4 When you're wearing trousers, you are __ __ __ of them (2,1,4)IN A PAIR
5 Pleased cry from Winnie throwing hat away? (3)OOH
6 Chair car? (5)SEDAN
7 Moves on without the first two she-monsters (8)PROGRESS
8 Ink — kilos — spilled to win a Polish family name (8)KOLINSKI
9 Partially took rare vegetable (4)OKRA
14 Tourist location where keeper gives up falsehood (3)GOA
16 Singly but not making eleven (3,2,3) ONE BY ONE
18 Will it catch you sleeping? (4,2,3)TRAP IN BED
19 These civil disobedience movements do have a standing (8)SITDOWNS
21 Choose old training (3)OPT
22 Bones lie over other bones, not new (7) (FIB)(UL[-n]AE)
24 Make the grade in football play (4)PASS
25 Listen to model spirit (5)HEART
27 Arrive by trap in a town in Pakistan (5)LANDU
29 Bar? Rhyme? (3)POE

:clap::clap::clap: OOH! A synonyms puzzle!

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
7 Solemnly took out a vitamin from the yellowish concoction (8)
9 Employee's wife gets rid of the power hog (6)
10 Generic tea brewed by a relative (5-5)
11 Its many teeth might help in parting (4)
12 Quick to partially grasp Rydberg's theory (4)
13 Want Nile written out in a language used in scientific circles (3,5)
16 Snake found wrapped around the Rhode Island instrument (7)
18 Letter about meet with bull from the east has the quality of being strikingly unusual (7)
20 Most extreme rafts are designed to consume thorium energy (8)
21 Charlie goes off with a fool to the sand ridge (4)
23 Shiver, lacking wings, in a receptacle meant to house bees (4)
24 Cheat the family (one with a Greek character) on the way back to the association (10)
25 Mutation removes the vitamin and iodine in goat meat (8)
26 Revolutionary army in India encounters an overturned sign in the windflowers (8)

Down
1 The moving crowd becomes friendly after the Pole goes to the top (5)
2 Setbacks for the princess and fool with the soft medicinal salves (15)
3 Wyoming bridge partners shelter the short clergyman going north with some dragons (7)
4 Dainty microblog message was cut short (4)
5 Stalling to adjust pin on aristocrat (15)
6 Most appropriate to smile at sea when wearing tees awkwardly (9)
8 Sweet term of endearment (5)
14 Increase in acts of vigorous hitting reported (3)
15 Predatory quarrel in retreat about the bill and promise to pay (9)
17 In one's bonnet, it might be harped on (3)
19 Bet on Ian smuggling in the posh UK college attender (7)
21 An idler's unmanned aerial vehicle? (5)
22 Odd for the Roman leader to get dismissed by the new king's wife (5)
24 Staff getting historical tribute on the radio (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/hhRnPHUpqAx8HYRs9)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Solemnly took out a vitamin from the yellowish concoction (8)
9 Employee's wife gets rid of the power hog (6) WORKER
10 Generic tea brewed by a relative (5-5) GREAT-NIECE
11 Its many teeth might help in parting (4)
12 Quick to partially grasp Rydberg's theory (4)
13 Want Nile written out in a language used in scientific circles (3,5)
16 Snake found wrapped around the Rhode Island instrument (7)
18 Letter about meet with bull from the east has the quality of being strikingly unusual (7)
20 Most extreme rafts are designed to consume thorium energy (8)
21 Charlie goes off with a fool to the sand ridge (4)
23 Shiver, lacking wings, in a receptacle meant to house bees (4) HIVE
24 Cheat the family (one with a Greek character) on the way back to the association (10)
25 Mutation removes the vitamin and iodine in goat meat (8)
26 Revolutionary army in India encounters an overturned sign in the windflowers (8)

Down
1 The moving crowd becomes friendly after the Pole goes to the top (5)
2 Setbacks for the princess and fool with the soft medicinal salves (15)
3 Wyoming bridge partners shelter the short clergyman going north with some dragons (7)
4 Dainty microblog message was cut short (4) TWEE
5 Stalling to adjust pin on aristocrat (15) PROCRASTINATION
6 Most appropriate to smile at sea when wearing tees awkwardly (9)
8 Sweet term of endearment (5)
14 Increase in acts of vigorous hitting reported (3)
15 Predatory quarrel in retreat about the bill and promise to pay (9)
17 In one's bonnet, it might be harped on (3)
19 Bet on Ian smuggling in the posh UK college attender (7)
21 An idler's unmanned aerial vehicle? (5)
22 Odd for the Roman leader to get dismissed by the new king's wife (5)
24 Staff getting historical tribute on the radio (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Solemnly took out a vitamin from the yellowish concoction (8)
9 Employee's wife gets rid of the power hog (6) WORKER
10 Generic tea brewed by a relative (5-5) GREAT-NIECE
11 Its many teeth might help in parting (4)
12 Quick to partially grasp Rydberg's theory (4)
13 Want Nile written out in a language used in scientific circles (3,5)
16 Snake found wrapped around the Rhode Island instrument (7)
18 Letter about meet with bull from the east has the quality of being strikingly unusual (7) EXOTISM
20 Most extreme rafts are designed to consume thorium energy (8) FARTHEST
21 Charlie goes off with a fool to the sand ridge (4)
23 Shiver, lacking wings, in a receptacle meant to house bees (4) HIVE
24 Cheat the family (one with a Greek character) on the way back to the association (10)
25 Mutation removes the vitamin and iodine in goat meat (6)
26 Revolutionary army in India encounters an overturned sign in the windflowers (8)

Down
1 The moving crowd becomes friendly after the Pole goes to the top (5)
2 Setbacks for the princess and fool with the soft medicinal salves (15) DISAPPOINTMENTS
3 Wyoming bridge partners shelter the short clergyman going north with some dragons (7)
4 Dainty microblog message was cut short (4) TWEE
5 Stalling to adjust pin on aristocrat (15) PROCRASTINATION
6 Most appropriate to smile at sea when wearing tees awkwardly (9) SEEMLIEST
8 Sweet term of endearment (5)
14 Increase in acts of vigorous hitting reported (3)
15 Predatory quarrel in retreat about the bill and promise to pay (9) RAPACIOUS
17 In one's bonnet, it might be harped on (3)
19 Bet on Ian smuggling in the posh UK college attender (7)
21 An idler's unmanned aerial vehicle? (5)
22 Odd for the Roman leader to get dismissed by the new king's wife (5)
24 Staff getting historical tribute on the radio (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Solemnly took out a vitamin from the yellowish concoction (8) OWLISHLY* -e
9 Employee's wife gets rid of the power hog (6) WORKER
10 Generic tea brewed by a relative (5-5) GREAT-NIECE
11 Its many teeth might help in parting (4)
12 Quick to partially grasp Rydberg's theory (4)
13 Want Nile written out in a language used in scientific circles (3,5)
16 Snake found wrapped around the Rhode Island instrument (7)
18 Letter about meet with bull from the east has the quality of being strikingly unusual (7)
20 Most extreme rafts are designed to consume thorium energy (8) FAR(TH)(E)ST*
21 Charlie goes off with a fool to the sand ridge (4)
23 Shiver, lacking wings, in a receptacle meant to house bees (4) HIVE
24 Cheat the family (one with a Greek character) on the way back to the association (10)
25 Mutation removes the vitamin and iodine in goat meat (8)
26 Revolutionary army in India encounters an overturned sign in the windflowers (8)

Down
1 The moving crowd becomes friendly after the Pole goes to the top (5)
2 Setbacks for the princess and fool with the soft medicinal salves (15) DI/SAP/OINTMENTS
3 Wyoming bridge partners shelter the short clergyman going north with some dragons (7) WY/VER<=/NE/S
4 Dainty microblog message was cut short (4) TWEE
5 Stalling to adjust pin on aristocrat (15) PROCRASTINATION
6 Most appropriate to smile at sea when wearing tees awkwardly (9)
8 Sweet term of endearment (5)
14 Increase in acts of vigorous hitting reported (3)
15 Predatory quarrel in retreat about the bill and promise to pay (9) {RAP(AC)(IOU)S<=}
17 In one's bonnet, it might be harped on (3)
19 Bet on Ian smuggling in the posh UK college attender (7)
21 An idler's unmanned aerial vehicle? (5)
22 Odd for the Roman leader to get dismissed by the new king's wife (5)
24 Staff getting historical tribute on the radio (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Solemnly took out a vitamin from the yellowish concoction (8) OWLISHLY* -e
9 Employee's wife gets rid of the power hog (6) WORKER
10 Generic tea brewed by a relative (5-5) GREAT-NIECE
11 Its many teeth might help in parting (4)
12 Quick to partially grasp Rydberg's theory (4)
13 Want Nile written out in a language used in scientific circles (3,5)
16 Snake found wrapped around the Rhode Island instrument (7)
18 Letter about meet with bull from the east has the quality of being strikingly unusual (7)
20 Most extreme rafts are designed to consume thorium energy (8) FAR(TH)(E)ST*
21 Charlie goes off with a fool to the sand ridge (4)
23 Shiver, lacking wings, in a receptacle meant to house bees (4) HIVE
24 Cheat the family (one with a Greek character) on the way back to the association (10)
25 Mutation removes the vitamin and iodine in goat meat (8)
26 Revolutionary army in India encounters an overturned sign in the windflowers (8)

Down
1 The moving crowd becomes friendly after the Pole goes to the top (5)
2 Setbacks for the princess and fool with the soft medicinal salves (15) DI/SAP/OINTMENTS
3 Wyoming bridge partners shelter the short clergyman going north with some dragons (7) WY/VER<=/NE/S
4 Dainty microblog message was cut short (4) TWEE
5 Stalling to adjust pin on aristocrat (15) PROCRASTINATION
6 Most appropriate to smile at sea when wearing tees awkwardly (9)
8 Sweet term of endearment (5)HONEY
14 Increase in acts of vigorous hitting reported (3)WAX
15 Predatory quarrel in retreat about the bill and promise to pay (9) {RAP(AC)(IOU)S<=}
17 In one's bonnet, it might be harped on (3)BEE
19 Bet on Ian smuggling in the posh UK college attender (7)
21 An idler's unmanned aerial vehicle? (5)DRONE
22 Odd for the Roman leader to get dismissed by the new king's wife (5)QUEEN
24 Staff getting historical tribute on the radio (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Solemnly took out a vitamin from the yellowish concoction (8) OWLISHLY* -e
9 Employee's wife gets rid of the power hog (6) WORKER
10 Generic tea brewed by a relative (5-5) GREAT-NIECE
11 Its many teeth might help in parting (4)COMB
12 Quick to partially grasp Rydberg's theory (4)SPRY
13 Want Nile written out in a language used in scientific circles (3,5)NEW LATIN
16 Snake found wrapped around the Rhode Island instrument (7)MARIMBA
18 Letter about meet with bull from the east has the quality of being strikingly unusual (7)EXOTISM
20 Most extreme rafts are designed to consume thorium energy (8) FAR(TH)(E)ST*
21 Charlie goes off with a fool to the sand ridge (4)DUNE
23 Shiver, lacking wings, in a receptacle meant to house bees (4) HIVE
24 Cheat the family (one with a Greek character) on the way back to the association (10)CONSORTIUM
25 Mutation removes the vitamin and iodine in goat meat (8)MUTTON
26 Revolutionary army in India encounters an overturned sign in the windflowers (8)ANEMONES

Down
1 The moving crowd becomes friendly after the Pole goes to the top (5)SWARM
2 Setbacks for the princess and fool with the soft medicinal salves (15) DI/SAP/OINTMENTS
3 Wyoming bridge partners shelter the short clergyman going north with some dragons (7) WY/VER<=/NE/S
4 Dainty microblog message was cut short (4) TWEE
5 Stalling to adjust pin on aristocrat (15) PROCRASTINATION
6 Most appropriate to smile at sea when wearing tees awkwardly (9)SEEMLIEST
8 Sweet term of endearment (5)HONEY
14 Increase in acts of vigorous hitting reported (3)WAX
15 Predatory quarrel in retreat about the bill and promise to pay (9) {RAP(AC)(IOU)S<=}
17 In one's bonnet, it might be harped on (3)BEE
19 Bet on Ian smuggling in the posh UK college attender (7)ETONIAN
21 An idler's unmanned aerial vehicle? (5)DRONE
22 Odd for the Roman leader to get dismissed by the new king's wife (5)QUEEN
24 Staff getting historical tribute on the radio (4)CANE

:clap::clap::clap: A sweet beehive puzzle!

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
1 Revolutionary takes back a cutting tool to Isle of Man with some celestial beings (8)
5 Commands for some celestial beings (6)
9 Illegible handwriting of the lawyer sheltered by a reporter (8)
10 Wardrobe item found in an aircraft parking structure reportedly (6)
11 Chief with ego connects with some celestial beings (14)
14 Snake in a logic circuit (5)
16 Marc hyped arrangement with an insensitive person (9)
17 Collapse after receiving the volunteers' son's small cup of black coffee (9)
19 Stingy hoarder Tom is erring to some extent (5)
20 Methods that might irk a purist? (14)
23 Principal ignores the average number (6)
24 Female horses going west carry a Greek character and some celestial beings (8)
25 Stand against sister at fault (6)
26 Broadcast answer for the princess and got defamed (8)

Down
1 Safe to get a modest box for the spade (4)
2 Panic after losing the opener is a mistake (5)
3 Almost miss out on the submariner awkwardly showing a higher degree of refinement (7)
4 Opposed to breaking spoiled lids (3-8)
6 Cover rolled up and put inside the oddity with the missing cleric showed cloudiness (7)
7 Meg's tiger agitated by some sandglasses (3,6)
8 Left under pressure? (6,4)
12 Intense scan reveals antiquity (11)
13 Young lady with the vocal German man gets a fern (10)
15 Party with the attendants in the territories (9)
18 Letters from goldsmith Ron established the seats of power (7)
19 Fee for docking in the space was returned on time (7)
21 Desires to get bonfire leftovers with Charlie for the first son (5)
22 Surrounded by the domestic help's agents, initially at the wrong place (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/wQnJBSvZcYdjk2tK9)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Revolutionary takes back a cutting tool to Isle of Man with some celestial beings (8)
5 Commands for some celestial beings (6)
9 Illegible handwriting of the lawyer sheltered by a reporter (8)
10 Wardrobe item found in an aircraft parking structure reportedly (6)
11 Chief with ego connects with some celestial beings (14)
14 Snake in a logic circuit (5)
16 Marc hyped arrangement with an insensitive person (9) PACHYDERM*
17 Collapse after receiving the volunteers' son's small cup of black coffee (9) DEMI(TA/S)SE
19 Stingy hoarder Tom is erring to some extent (5)
20 Methods that might irk a purist? (14) NONTRADITIONAL (CD)
23 Principal ignores the average number (6)
24 Female horses going west carry a Greek character and some celestial beings (8)
25 Stand against sister at fault (6)
26 Broadcast answer for the princess and got defamed (8)

Down
1 Safe to get a modest box for the spade (4)
2 Panic after losing the opener is a mistake (5)
3 Almost miss out on the submariner awkwardly showing a higher degree of refinement (7)
4 Opposed to breaking spoiled lids (3-8) ILL-DISPOSED*
6 Cover rolled up and put inside the oddity with the missing cleric showed cloudiness (7)
7 Meg's tiger agitated by some sandglasses (3,6) EGG TIMERS*
8 Left under pressure? (6,4)
12 Intense scan reveals antiquity (11)
13 Young lady with the vocal German man gets a fern (10)
15 Party with the attendants in the territories (9)
18 Letters from goldsmith Ron established the seats of power (7)
19 Fee for docking in the space was returned on time (7)
21 Desires to get bonfire leftovers with Charlie for the first son (5)
22 Surrounded by the domestic help's agents, initially at the wrong place (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Revolutionary takes back a cutting tool to Isle of Man with some celestial beings (8) CHERUBIM
5 Commands for some celestial beings (6) POWERS
9 Illegible handwriting of the lawyer sheltered by a reporter (8)
10 Wardrobe item found in an aircraft parking structure reportedly (6)
11 Chief with ego connects with some celestial beings (14) PRINCIPALITIES
14 Snake in a logic circuit (5)
16 Marc hyped arrangement with an insensitive person (9) PACHYDERM*
17 Collapse after receiving the volunteers' son's small cup of black coffee (9) DEMI(TA/S)SE
19 Stingy hoarder Tom is erring to some extent (5)
20 Methods that might irk a purist? (14) NONTRADITIONAL (CD)
23 Principal ignores the average number (6)
24 Female horses going west carry a Greek character and some celestial beings (8) SERAPHIM
25 Stand against sister at fault (6)
26 Broadcast answer for the princess and got defamed (8)

Down
1 Safe to get a modest box for the spade (4)
2 Panic after losing the opener is a mistake (5)
3 Almost miss out on the submariner awkwardly showing a higher degree of refinement (7)
4 Opposed to breaking spoiled lids (3-8) ILL-DISPOSED*
6 Cover rolled up and put inside the oddity with the missing cleric showed cloudiness (7)
7 Meg's tiger agitated by some sandglasses (3,6) EGG TIMERS*
8 Left under pressure? (6,4)
12 Intense scan reveals antiquity (11)
13 Young lady with the vocal German man gets a fern (10)
15 Party with the attendants in the territories (9) DOMINIONS
18 Letters from goldsmith Ron established the seats of power (7)
19 Fee for docking in the space was returned on time (7)
21 Desires to get bonfire leftovers with Charlie for the first son (5)
22 Surrounded by the domestic help's agents, initially at the wrong place (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Revolutionary takes back a cutting tool to Isle of Man with some celestial beings (8) CHERUBIM
5 Commands for some celestial beings (6) POWERS
9 Illegible handwriting of the lawyer sheltered by a reporter (8)
10 Wardrobe item found in an aircraft parking structure reportedly (6) HANGER
11 Chief with ego connects with some celestial beings (14) PRINCIPALITIES
14 Snake in a logic circuit (5) ADDER
16 Marc hyped arrangement with an insensitive person (9) PACHYDERM*
17 Collapse after receiving the volunteers' son's small cup of black coffee (9) DEMI(TA/S)SE
19 Stingy hoarder Tom is erring to some extent (5)
20 Methods that might irk a purist? (14) NONTRADITIONAL (CD)
23 Principal ignores the average number (6)
24 Female horses going west carry a Greek character and some celestial beings (8) SERAPHIM
25 Stand against sister at fault (6)
26 Broadcast answer for the princess and got defamed (8)

Down
1 Safe to get a modest box for the spade (4)
2 Panic after losing the opener is a mistake (5)
3 Almost miss out on the submariner awkwardly showing a higher degree of refinement (7)
4 Opposed to breaking spoiled lids (3-8) ILL-DISPOSED*
6 Cover rolled up and put inside the oddity with the missing cleric showed cloudiness (7)
7 Meg's tiger agitated by some sandglasses (3,6) EGG TIMERS*
8 Left under pressure? (6,4)
12 Intense scan reveals antiquity (11) ANCIENTNESS
13 Young lady with the vocal German man gets a fern (10) MAIDENHAIR
15 Party with the attendants in the territories (9) DOMINIONS
18 Letters from goldsmith Ron established the seats of power (7) THRONES
19 Fee for docking in the space was returned on time (7)
21 Desires to get bonfire leftovers with Charlie for the first son (5)
22 Surrounded by the domestic help's agents, initially at the wrong place (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Revolutionary takes back a cutting tool to Isle of Man with some celestial beings (8) CHERUBIM
5 Commands for some celestial beings (6) POWERS
9 Illegible handwriting of the lawyer sheltered by a reporter (8) SCRIBBLE
10 Wardrobe item found in an aircraft parking structure reportedly (6) HANGER
11 Chief with ego connects with some celestial beings (14) PRINCIPALITIES
14 Snake in a logic circuit (5) ADDER
16 Marc hyped arrangement with an insensitive person (9) PACHYDERM*
17 Collapse after receiving the volunteers' son's small cup of black coffee (9) DEMI(TA/S)SE
19 Stingy hoarder Tom is erring to some extent (5)
20 Methods that might irk a purist? (14) NONTRADITIONAL (CD)
23 Principal ignores the average number (6)
24 Female horses going west carry a Greek character and some celestial beings (8) SERAPHIM
25 Stand against sister at fault (6) RESIST
26 Broadcast answer for the princess and got defamed (8)

Down
1 Safe to get a modest box for the spade (4)
2 Panic after losing the opener is a mistake (5) ERROR
3 Almost miss out on the submariner awkwardly showing a higher degree of refinement (7) URBANER
4 Opposed to breaking spoiled lids (3-8) ILL-DISPOSED*
6 Cover rolled up and put inside the oddity with the missing cleric showed cloudiness (7) OPACITY
7 Meg's tiger agitated by some sandglasses (3,6) EGG TIMERS*
8 Left under pressure? (6,4)
12 Intense scan reveals antiquity (11) ANCIENTNESS
13 Young lady with the vocal German man gets a fern (10) MAIDENHAIR
15 Party with the attendants in the territories (9) DOMINIONS
18 Letters from goldsmith Ron established the seats of power (7) THRONES
19 Fee for docking in the space was returned on time (7)
21 Desires to get bonfire leftovers with Charlie for the first son (5)
22 Surrounded by the domestic help's agents, initially at the wrong place (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Revolutionary takes back a cutting tool to Isle of Man with some celestial beings (8) CHERUBIM
5 Commands for some celestial beings (6) POWERS
9 Illegible handwriting of the lawyer sheltered by a reporter (8) SCRIBBLE
10 Wardrobe item found in an aircraft parking structure reportedly (6) HANGER
11 Chief with ego connects with some celestial beings (14) PRINCIPALITIES
14 Snake in a logic circuit (5) ADDER
16 Marc hyped arrangement with an insensitive person (9) PACHYDERM*
17 Collapse after receiving the volunteers' son's small cup of black coffee (9) DEMI(TA/S)SE
19 Stingy hoarder Tom is erring to some extent (5)MISER
20 Methods that might irk a purist? (14) NONTRADITIONAL (CD)
23 Principal ignores the average number (6)AMOUNT
24 Female horses going west carry a Greek character and some celestial beings (8) SERAPHIM
25 Stand against sister at fault (6) RESIST
26 Broadcast answer for the princess and got defamed (8)ASPERSED

Down
1 Safe to get a modest box for the spade (4)
2 Panic after losing the opener is a mistake (5) ERROR
3 Almost miss out on the submariner awkwardly showing a higher degree of refinement (7) URBANER
4 Opposed to breaking spoiled lids (3-8) ILL-DISPOSED*
6 Cover rolled up and put inside the oddity with the missing cleric showed cloudiness (7) OPACITY
7 Meg's tiger agitated by some sandglasses (3,6) EGG TIMERS*
8 Left under pressure? (6,4)
12 Intense scan reveals antiquity (11) ANCIENTNESS
13 Young lady with the vocal German man gets a fern (10) MAIDENHAIR
15 Party with the attendants in the territories (9) DOMINIONS
18 Letters from goldsmith Ron established the seats of power (7) THRONES
19 Fee for docking in the space was returned on time (7)
21 Desires to get bonfire leftovers with Charlie for the first son (5)ACHES
22 Surrounded by the domestic help's agents, initially at the wrong place (4)AMID

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Revolutionary takes back a cutting tool to Isle of Man with some celestial beings (8) CHERUBIM
5 Commands for some celestial beings (6) POWERS
9 Illegible handwriting of the lawyer sheltered by a reporter (8) SCRIBBLE
10 Wardrobe item found in an aircraft parking structure reportedly (6) HANGER
11 Chief with ego connects with some celestial beings (14) PRINCIPALITIES
14 Snake in a logic circuit (5) ADDER
16 Marc hyped arrangement with an insensitive person (9) PACHYDERM*
17 Collapse after receiving the volunteers' son's small cup of black coffee (9) DEMI(TA/S)SE
19 Stingy hoarder Tom is erring to some extent (5)MISER
20 Methods that might irk a purist? (14) NONTRADITIONAL (CD)
23 Principal ignores the average number (6)AMOUNT
24 Female horses going west carry a Greek character and some celestial beings (8) SERAPHIM
25 Stand against sister at fault (6) RESIST
26 Broadcast answer for the princess and got defamed (8)ASPERSED

Down
1 Safe to get a modest box for the spade (4)COSY
2 Panic after losing the opener is a mistake (5) ERROR
3 Almost miss out on the submariner awkwardly showing a higher degree of refinement (7) URBANER
4 Opposed to breaking spoiled lids (3-8) ILL-DISPOSED*
6 Cover rolled up and put inside the oddity with the missing cleric showed cloudiness (7) OPACITY
7 Meg's tiger agitated by some sandglasses (3,6) EGG TIMERS*
8 Left under pressure? (6,4)STRESS MARK
12 Intense scan reveals antiquity (11) ANCIENTNESS
13 Young lady with the vocal German man gets a fern (10) MAIDENHAIR
15 Party with the attendants in the territories (9) DOMINIONS
18 Letters from goldsmith Ron established the seats of power (7) THRONES
19 Fee for docking in the space was returned on time (7)MOORAGE
21 Desires to get bonfire leftovers with Charlie for the first son (5)ACHES
22 Surrounded by the domestic help's agents, initially at the wrong place (4)AMID

:clap::clap::clap: Hail a heavenly kingdom puzzle!

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
1 Accommodate hospital tour starting late by 15 minutes (7-4)
9 Repeatedly jeer at a silly mistake (3-3)
10 Has had three vitamin biscuits (8)
11 Go without food, losing energy? On the contrary (5)
12 Attacking one playing old bugle endlessly (7)
13 Lord you hear, masterly and praiseworthy (8)
15 Brightly coloured kerchiefs, not bad for grandmas (6)
16 Free to go through detailed package for wedding (6)
18 Whichever a/c, it yields saving in truth (8)
20 Supports consuming rotten candies (7)
21 Prospect of travel permit taking time (5)
22 Training commander in pain (8)
23 Oddities in gradient, along narrow gap (4,2)
24 DJ, a retronym made of two different characters (3,3,5)

Down
2 Be critical of pub crawling blitz (7)
3 Rubbish seen around big bird's perch (5)
4 Each dish that is fit for consumption (7)
5 Be in charge of a cruise ship for VIP (9)
6 Smug and annoying displays native to Africa (7)
7 Trick to weaken and control fire (13)
8 Rank faulty generators jam up on the inside (8,5)
14 Dancer performed in bare captivating everyone (9)
17 Really fed up doing nothing (2,5)
18 Faced with victory, one's advanced in time (7)
19 Unceremoniously dismiss a bank clerk (7)
21 Origin of viral fever is uncertain (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/DhVA9RKEesBAT8UK6)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Accommodate hospital tour starting late by 15 minutes (7-4) QUARTER-HOUR
9 Repeatedly jeer at a silly mistake (3-3) BOO-BOO
10 Has had three vitamin biscuits (8) TEACAKES
11 Go without food, losing energy? On the contrary (5) FEAST
12 Attacking one playing old bugle endlessly (7) BULLDOG
13 Lord you hear, masterly and praiseworthy (8)
15 Brightly coloured kerchiefs, not bad for grandmas (6)
16 Free to go through detailed package for wedding (6)
18 Whichever a/c, it yields saving in truth (8)
20 Supports consuming rotten candies (7)
21 Prospect of travel permit taking time (5)
22 Training commander in pain (8)
23 Oddities in gradient, along narrow gap (4,2)
24 DJ, a retronym made of two different characters (3,3,5)

Down
2 Be critical of pub crawling blitz (7)
3 Rubbish seen around big bird's perch (5)
4 Each dish that is fit for consumption (7)
5 Be in charge of a cruise ship for VIP (9)
6 Smug and annoying displays native to Africa (7)
7 Trick to weaken and control fire (13)
8 Rank faulty generators jam up on the inside (8,5)
14 Dancer performed in bare captivating everyone (9)
17 Really fed up doing nothing (2,5)
18 Faced with victory, one's advanced in time (7)
19 Unceremoniously dismiss a bank clerk (7)
21 Origin of viral fever is uncertain (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Accommodate hospital tour starting late by 15 minutes (7-4) QUARTER-HOUR
9 Repeatedly jeer at a silly mistake (3-3) BOO-BOO
10 Has had three vitamin biscuits (8) TEACAKES
11 Go without food, losing energy? On the contrary (5) FEAST
12 Attacking one playing old bugle endlessly (7) BULLDOG
13 Lord you hear, masterly and praiseworthy (8)
15 Brightly coloured kerchiefs, not bad for grandmas (6)
16 Free to go through detailed package for wedding (6)
18 Whichever a/c, it yields saving in truth (8) VERACITY
20 Supports consuming rotten candies (7)
21 Prospect of travel permit taking time (5)
22 Training commander in pain (8)
23 Oddities in gradient, along narrow gap (4,2)
24 DJ, a retronym made of two different characters (3,3,5)

Down
2 Be critical of pub crawling blitz (7)
3 Rubbish seen around big bird's perch (5)
4 Each dish that is fit for consumption (7)
5 Be in charge of a cruise ship for VIP (9)
6 Smug and annoying displays native to Africa (7)
7 Trick to weaken and control fire (13) CONFLAGRATION
8 Rank faulty generators jam up on the inside (8,5) SERGEANT MAJOR
14 Dancer performed in bare captivating everyone (9) BALLERINA
17 Really fed up doing nothing (2,5) DE FACTO
18 Faced with victory, one's advanced in time (7)
19 Unceremoniously dismiss a bank clerk (7)
21 Origin of viral fever is uncertain (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Accommodate hospital tour starting late by 15 minutes (7-4) QUARTER-HOUR
9 Repeatedly jeer at a silly mistake (3-3) BOO-BOO
10 Has had three vitamin biscuits (8) TEACAKES
11 Go without food, losing energy? On the contrary (5) FEAST
12 Attacking one playing old bugle endlessly (7) BULLDOG
13 Lord you hear, masterly and praiseworthy (8) LAUDABLE
15 Brightly coloured kerchiefs, not bad for grandmas (6)
16 Free to go through detailed package for wedding (6)
18 Whichever a/c, it yields saving in truth (8) VERACITY
20 Supports consuming rotten candies (7)
21 Prospect of travel permit taking time (5) VISTA
22 Training commander in pain (8)
23 Oddities in gradient, along narrow gap (4,2)
24 DJ, a retronym made of two different characters (3,3,5) TOM AND JERRY

Down
2 Be critical of pub crawling blitz (7) UPBRAID
3 Rubbish seen around big bird's perch (5)
4 Each dish that is fit for consumption (7)
5 Be in charge of a cruise ship for VIP (9)
6 Smug and annoying displays native to Africa (7) UGANDAN
7 Trick to weaken and control fire (13) CONFLAGRATION
8 Rank faulty generators jam up on the inside (8,5) SERGEANT MAJOR
14 Dancer performed in bare captivating everyone (9) BALLERINA
17 Really fed up doing nothing (2,5) DE FACTO
18 Faced with victory, one's advanced in time (7)
19 Unceremoniously dismiss a bank clerk (7)
21 Origin of viral fever is uncertain (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Accommodate hospital tour starting late by 15 minutes (7-4) QUARTER-HOUR
9 Repeatedly jeer at a silly mistake (3-3) BOO-BOO
10 Has had three vitamin biscuits (8) TEACAKES
11 Go without food, losing energy? On the contrary (5) FEAST
12 Attacking one playing old bugle endlessly (7) BULLDOG
13 Lord you hear, masterly and praiseworthy (8) LAUDABLE
15 Brightly coloured kerchiefs, not bad for grandmas (6)
16 Free to go through detailed package for wedding (6)
18 Whichever a/c, it yields saving in truth (8) VERACITY
20 Supports consuming rotten candies (7)TOFFEES
21 Prospect of travel permit taking time (5) VISTA
22 Training commander in pain (8)COACHING
23 Oddities in gradient, along narrow gap (4,2)GAIN ON
24 DJ, a retronym made of two different characters (3,3,5) TOM AND JERRY

Down
2 Be critical of pub crawling blitz (7) UPBRAID
3 Rubbish seen around big bird's perch (5)ROOST
4 Each dish that is fit for consumption (7)EATABLE
5 Be in charge of a cruise ship for VIP (9)HEADLINER
6 Smug and annoying displays native to Africa (7) UGANDAN
7 Trick to weaken and control fire (13) CONFLAGRATION
8 Rank faulty generators jam up on the inside (8,5) SERGEANT MAJOR
14 Dancer performed in bare captivating everyone (9) BALLERINA
17 Really fed up doing nothing (2,5) DE FACTO
18 Faced with victory, one's advanced in time (7)VISAGED
19 Unceremoniously dismiss a bank clerk (7)CASHIER
21 Origin of viral fever is uncertain (5)VAGUE

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

[deepakgita]

Across1 Practical stuff cancelled by law (6-2-4) MATTER-OF-FACT9 Slip one amended in letter (7) EPSILON10 Hear about old disaster (7) TRAGEDY11 Be nostalgic about small beginnings of some colossal enterprise (9) REMINISCE12 Drum with robotic uses (5) THROB13 United in funny old game (4)14 Variation of heat and cold in test affected (10)17 Messy machines, retaining approval, puff endlessly (5-5)18 Slight advance around noon (4)21 Confused amateur’s opening with seconds in meal (2,3)23 Revolted in end, madly seizing gold throne? (9)24 Mostly happy with move into south-western city (7)25 Candidate’s source in revolutionary period (7)26 Drink ordered by dry rancher (6,6)Down1 Purveyors of news, as dilemmas developed, losing line (4,5)2 Thanks given for skill (6)3 Writer has eagle on rock encapsulating the dynasty (6,9)4 Set aside wild bunch, broken at end of movie? Right (2,3,4,6)5 Praise prison reformer taking coffee inside (8)6 Open vault (5)7 Fuel’s particular job, releasing energy (6)8 Mostly excited, having time off, receiving book token (6)15 Devotion in company with saint in French city (9)16 Stop annoyance and compromise (8)17 Care order (6)19 Begin to develop secure financial plan (6)20 Pests in mood outside room (6)22 Residue after street collection (5)http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/the-sunday-crossword/article7490246.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 .Practical stuff cancelled by law (6-2-4) MATTER-OF-FACT
9. Slip one amended in letter (7) EPSILON
10.Hear about old disaster (7) TRAGEDY
11. Be nostalgic about small beginnings of some colossal enterprise (9) REMINISCE
12. Drum with robotic uses (5) THROB
13. United in funny old game (4)
14. Variation of heat and cold in test affected (10)
17. Messy machines, retaining approval, puff endlessly (5-5)
18. Slight advance around noon (4)
21. Confused amateur’s opening with seconds in meal (2,3)
23. Revolted in end, madly seizing gold throne? (9)
24. Mostly happy with move into south-western city (7)
25. Candidate’s source in revolutionary period (7)
26. Drink ordered by dry rancher (6,6)

Down
1. Purveyors of news, as dilemmas developed, losing line (4,5) MASS MEDIA
2. Thanks given for skill (6) TALENT
3. Writer has eagle on rock encapsulating the dynasty (6,9)
4. Set aside wild bunch, broken at end of movie? Right (2,3,4,6)
5. Praise prison reformer taking coffee inside (8)
6. Open vault (5)
7? Fuel's particular job, releasing energy (6)
8. Mostly excited, having time off, receiving book token (6) SYMBOL
15. Devotion in company with saint in French city (9)
16. Stop annoyance and compromise (8)
17. Care order (6)
19. Beginto develop secure financial plan (6) BUDGET
20. Pests in mood outside room (6)
22. Residue after street collection (5) STASH

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 .Practical stuff cancelled by law (6-2-4) MATTER-OF-FACT
9. Slip one amended in letter (7) EPSILON
10.Hear about old disaster (7) TRAGEDY
11. Be nostalgic about small beginnings of some colossal enterprise (9) REMINISCE
12. Drum with robotic uses (5) THROB
13. United in funny old game (4)
14. Variation of heat and cold in test affected (10) THEATRICAL
17. Messy machines, retaining approval, puff endlessly (5-5) CHAIN-SMOKE
18. Slight advance around noon (4)
21. Confused amateur’s opening with seconds in meal (2,3)
23. Revolted in end, madly seizing gold throne? (9)
24. Mostly happy with move into south-western city (7)
25. Candidate’s source in revolutionary period (7)
26. Drink ordered by dry rancher (6,6)

Down
1. Purveyors of news, as dilemmas developed, losing line (4,5) MASS MEDIA
2. Thanks given for skill (6) TALENT
3. Writer has eagle on rock encapsulating the dynasty (6,9) ERNEST HEMINGWAY
4. Set aside wild bunch, broken at end of movie? Right (2,3,4,6) ON THE BACK BURNER
5. Praise prison reformer taking coffee inside (8) FLATTERY
6. Open vault (5)
7? Fuel's particular job, releasing energy (6)
8. Mostly excited, having time off, receiving book token (6) SYMBOL
15. Devotion in company with saint in French city (9)
16. Stop annoyance and compromise (8)
17. Care order (6)
19. Beginto develop secure financial plan (6) BUDGET
20. Pests in mood outside room (6)
22. Residue after street collection (5) STASH

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
6 Happen to set right a bug (5-3)
9 Dock has aluminium gate (6)
10 Man is one, I'll say (4)
11 Aware of old recording that is Cher's — oddly undamaged (2,3,5)
12 Shabby batter (4-2)
14 Lock up one male on strike (7)
15 Fake model meant to be different? You must be joking! (4,4,2,5)
18 Saltwater lake is approximately 5 times less devastated (4,3)
20 Acts of taking the lifts (6)
22 Doubtful editor going back through cutting (10)
23 Tail of a deer (4)
24 Fine wind beginning to flag and stop (6)
25 'N Sync ringtone? (8)

Down
1 Joint where Ken Kesey appeared frequently (4)
2 African nation gets this hope, aid may be given heartily (8)
3 Running costs at university look to be on the rise (6)
4 Skill hospital unit has behind is clear (10)
5 Monitor had two green colours initially mixed up (8)
7 Drinks most of cha in hurry (5)
8 In favour of being part of growth (13)
13 Tree matter composed in a verse (10)
16 Built-in road over railway is common (8)
17 Request feed stored in a record (8)
19 Fit in a formal dress (6)
21 Hint can backfire for example (5)
23 Upset bear in a ring (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/rwukjwHNu4PdDBsj6)

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Happen to set right a bug (5-3)
9 Dock has aluminium gate (6)
10 Man is one, I'll say (4) ISLE ~I'll
11 Aware of / old recording / that is / Cher's — oddly // undamaged (2,3,5) (IN ON)(E P)(IE)(C.E.)
12 Shabby batter (4-2)
14 Lock up one male on strike (7)
15 Fake model meant to be different? You must be joking! (4,4,2,5)
18 Saltwater lake is approximately 5 times less devastated (4,3)
20 Acts of taking the lifts (6)
22 Doubtful editor going back through cutting (10)
23 Tail of a deer (4)
24 Fine wind beginning to flag and stop (6)
25 'N Sync ringtone? (8)

Down
1 Joint where Ken Kesey appeared frequently (4)
2 African nation gets this hope, aid may be given heartily (8)
3 Running costs at university look to be on the rise (6) (UP)(KEEP<=)
4 Skill hospital unit has behind is clear (10)
5 Monitor had two green colours initially mixed up (8)
7 Drinks most of cha in hurry (5) (HAS)(TE[-a])
8 In favour of being part of growth (13) PRO/LIFE/RATION
13 Tree matter composed in a verse (10)
16 Built-in road over railway is common (8)
17 Request feed stored in a record (8)
19 Fit in a formal dress (6)
21 Hint can backfire for example (5)
23 Upset bear in a ring (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Happen to set right a bug (5-3)
9 Dock has aluminium gate (6)
10 Man is one, I'll say (4) ISLE ~I'll
11 Aware of / old recording / that is / Cher's — oddly // undamaged (2,3,5) (IN ON)(E P)(IE)(C.E.)
12 Shabby batter (4-2)
14 Lock up one male on strike (7)
15 Fake model meant to be different? You must be joking! (4,4,2,5)
18 Saltwater lake is approximately 5 times less devastated (4,3)
20 Acts of taking the lifts (6)
22 Doubtful editor going back through cutting (10)
23 Tail of a deer (4)
24 Fine wind beginning to flag and stop (6)
25 'N Sync ringtone? (8)

Down
1 Joint where Ken Kesey appeared frequently (4)
2 African nation gets this hope, aid may be given heartily (8)
3 Running costs at university look to be on the rise (6) (UP)(KEEP<=)
4 Skill hospital unit has behind is clear (10)
5 Monitor had two green colours initially mixed up (8)
7 Drinks most of cha in hurry (5) (HAS)(TE[-a])
8 In favour of being part of growth (13) PRO/LIFE/RATION
13 Tree matter composed in a verse (10)
16 Built-in road over railway is common (8) ORDINARY
17 Request feed stored in a record (8) ENTREATY
19 Fit in a formal dress (6) SUITED
21 Hint can backfire for example (5) TINGE
23 Upset bear in a ring (4) HOOP

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 Happen to set right a bug (5-3)
9 Dock has aluminium gate (6) PORTAL
10 Man is one, I'll say (4) ISLE ~I'll
11 Aware of / old recording / that is / Cher's — oddly // undamaged (2,3,5) (IN ON)(E P)(IE)(C.E.)
12 Shabby batter (4-2)
14 Lock up one male on strike (7)
15 Fake model meant to be different? You must be joking! (4,4,2,5)
18 Saltwater lake is approximately 5 times less devastated (4,3) DEAD SEA
20 Acts of taking the lifts (6)
22 Doubtful editor going back through cutting (10) INDECISIVE
23 Tail of a deer (4)
24 Fine wind beginning to flag and stop (6)
25 'N Sync ringtone? (8) NITROGEN

Down
1 Joint where Ken Kesey appeared frequently (4)
2 African nation gets this hope, aid may be given heartily (8)
3 Running costs at university look to be on the rise (6) (UP)(KEEP<=)
4 Skill hospital unit has behind is clear (10) ARTICULATE
5 Monitor had two green colours initially mixed up (8)
7 Drinks most of cha in hurry (5) (HAS)(TE[-a])
8 In favour of being part of growth (13) PRO/LIFE/RATION
13 Tree matter composed in a verse (10)
16 Built-in road over railway is common (8) ORDINARY
17 Request feed stored in a record (8) ENTREATY
19 Fit in a formal dress (6) SUITED
21 Hint can backfire for example (5) TINGE
23 Upset bear in a ring (4) HOOP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Happen to set right a bug (5-3)
9 Dock has aluminium gate (6) PORTAL
10 Man is one, I'll say (4) ISLE ~I'll
11 Aware of / old recording / that is / Cher's — oddly // undamaged (2,3,5) (IN ON)(E P)(IE)(C.E.)
12 Shabby batter (4-2)
14 Lock up one male on strike (7)
15 Fake model meant to be different? You must be joking! (4,4,2,5)
18 Saltwater lake is approximately 5 times less devastated (4,3) DEAD SEA
20 Acts of taking the lifts (6)
22 Doubtful editor going back through cutting (10) INDECISIVE
23 Tail of a deer (4)HIND
24 Fine wind beginning to flag and stop (6)
25 'N Sync ringtone? (8) NITROGEN

Down
1 Joint where Ken Kesey appeared frequently (4)KNEE
2 African nation gets this hope, aid may be given heartily (8)ETHIOPIA
3 Running costs at university look to be on the rise (6) (UP)(KEEP<=)
4 Skill hospital unit has behind is clear (10) ARTICULATE
5 Monitor had two green colours initially mixed up (8)WATCHDOG
7 Drinks most of cha in hurry (5) (HAS)(TE[-a])
8 In favour of being part of growth (13) PRO/LIFE/RATION
13 Tree matter composed in a verse (10)TETRAMETER
16 Built-in road over railway is common (8) ORDINARY
17 Request feed stored in a record (8) ENTREATY
19 Fit in a formal dress (6) SUITED
21 Hint can backfire for example (5) TINGE
23 Upset bear in a ring (4) HOOP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Happen to set right a bug (5-3)PHONE-TAP
9 Dock has aluminium gate (6) PORTAL
10 Man is one, I'll say (4) ISLE ~I'll
11 Aware of / old recording / that is / Cher's — oddly // undamaged (2,3,5) (IN ON)(E P)(IE)(C.E.)
12 Shabby batter (4-2)BEAT-UP
14 Lock up one male on strike (7)IMPOUND
15 Fake model meant to be different? You must be joking! (4,4,2,5)DONT MAKE ME LAUGH
18 Saltwater lake is approximately 5 times less devastated (4,3) DEAD SEA
20 Acts of taking the lifts (6)THEFTS
22 Doubtful editor going back through cutting (10) INDECISIVE
23 Tail of a deer (4)HIND
24 Fine wind beginning to flag and stop (6)FREEZE
25 'N Sync ringtone? (8) NITROGEN

Down
1 Joint where Ken Kesey appeared frequently (4)KNEE
2 African nation gets this hope, aid may be given heartily (8)ETHIOPIA
3 Running costs at university look to be on the rise (6) (UP)(KEEP<=)
4 Skill hospital unit has behind is clear (10) ARTICULATE
5 Monitor had two green colours initially mixed up (8)WATCHDOG
7 Drinks most of cha in hurry (5) (HAS)(TE[-a])
8 In favour of being part of growth (13) PRO/LIFE/RATION
13 Tree matter composed in a verse (10)TETRAMETER
16 Built-in road over railway is common (8) ORDINARY
17 Request feed stored in a record (8) ENTREATY
19 Fit in a formal dress (6) SUITED
21 Hint can backfire for example (5) TINGE
23 Upset bear in a ring (4) HOOP

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7)
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7)
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11)
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7)
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7)
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7)
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8)
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6)
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6)
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7)
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8)
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6)
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6)
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/4x6E8G3jurVkUCAT7)

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11)
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7)
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7)
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7)
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8)
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6) (BERTH)(A)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6)
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7)
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8)
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6)
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6)
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11)
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7)
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7)
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7)
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8)
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6)
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7)
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8)
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6)
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6)
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11)
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7)
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7)
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7)
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8)
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6) HARD CHEESE
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7) SAMURAI
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6) ATTEND
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6) MALADY
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11) MISCARRIAGE
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7) BRUMMIE
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7) CAMELOT
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7) ELLIPSE
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8) JINGOISM
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6) HARD CHEESE
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7) SAMURAI
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6) ATTEND
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6) MALADY
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11) MISCARRIAGE
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7) BRUMMIE
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7) CAMELOT
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7) ELLIPSE
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8) JINGOISM
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)ICED TEA
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)SMART
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6) HARD CHEESE
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7) SAMURAI
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)ABBEY
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6) ATTEND
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)UPBEAT
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6) MALADY
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)OMEN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)HANDICAP
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)THEOREM
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)HOTSPUR
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11) MISCARRIAGE
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7) BRUMMIE
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7) CAMELOT
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)CAMELOT
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7) ELLIPSE
26 Car plies used instrument (8)CALIPERS
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)DREAD

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8) JINGOISM
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)GNAT
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)SATRAP
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)BERTHA
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)ICED TEA
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)SMART
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6) HARD CHEESE
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7) SAMURAI
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)ABBEY
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6) ATTEND
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)UPBEAT
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6) MALADY
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)OMEN

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 Shrinks poor typists' chairs (13)
10 They are posted partly to review entertainment (5)
11 Lady Doctor dives into water to get duck (9)
12 Disgusted, one returns to hire a boy (9)
13 Descendant makes icons (5)
14 Study and choose to follow principles again (7)
16 Losing sleep from personalised, frenzied attack (7)
18 Don't let beau in — love lost, so ditch (7)
20 Mixing salt again, it goes with the dish (7)
22 Colourful narrative about a bone (5)
24 Following advances, hear from usurer (4,5)
26 One after one, mostly animal gelatin (9)
27 Auctioned off, not once — but do check (5)
28 Balancing the crew during finishing of work (13)

Down
2 Capsule used by examining doctor (7)
3 Guardian taking time off from the first few pages of book (9)
4 Fashionistas form part of a bigger picture (5)
5 Last night went through the factory — it was monotonous work (9)
6 In short, two countries one flower (5)
7 She was as royal as Tina Turner (7)
8 He is relatively new to the city (7,6)
9 They're taken to courts — criminal sent in for crimes (6,7)
15 A little different — the thing inside will excite (9)
17 Presentations not open to become immune (9)
19 Skin pigmentation has advanced, I will leave (7)
21 Please increase admission to the valley (7)
23 Erect upright stupas in the middle (3,2)
25 Passage for a Man, perhaps (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/3FiSSaYoAJxyycBt8)

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Shrinks poor typists' chairs (13)Psychiatrists
10 They are posted partly to review entertainment (5)
11 Lady Doctor dives into water to get duck (9)
12 Disgusted, one returns to hire a boy (9)
13 Descendant makes icons (5) Scion
14 Study and choose to follow principles again (7)
16 Losing sleep from personalised, frenzied attack (7)
18 Don't let beau in — love lost, so ditch (7)
20 Mixing salt again, it goes with the dish (7)
22 Colourful narrative about a bone (5)
24 Following advances, hear from usurer (4,5)
26 One after one, mostly animal gelatin (9)
27 Auctioned off, not once — but do check (5)
28 Balancing the crew during finishing of work (13)

Down
2 Capsule used by examining doctor (7)
3 Guardian taking time off from the first few pages of book (9)
4 Fashionistas form part of a bigger picture (5)
5 Last night went through the factory — it was monotonous work (9)
6 In short, two countries one flower (5)
7 She was as royal as Tina Turner (7)
8 He is relatively new to the city (7,6)
9 They're taken to courts — criminal sent in for crimes (6,7)
15 A little different — the thing inside will excite (9)
17 Presentations not open to become immune (9)
19 Skin pigmentation has advanced, I will leave (7)
21 Please increase admission to the valley (7)
23 Erect upright stupas in the middle (3,2)Set up
25 Passage for a Man, perhaps (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Shrinks poor typists' chairs (13)Psychiatrists
10 They are posted partly to review entertainment (5)
11 Lady Doctor dives into water to get duck (9)
12 Disgusted, one returns to hire a boy (9)
13 Descendant makes icons (5) Scion
14 Study and choose to follow principles again (7) (READ)(OPT)
16 Losing sleep from personalised, frenzied attack (7)
18 Don't let beau in — love lost, so ditch (7)
20 Mixing salt again, it goes with the dish (7)
22 Colourful narrative about a bone (5)
24 Following advances, hear from usurer (4,5)
26 One after one, mostly animal gelatin (9)
27 Auctioned off, not once — but do check (5)
28 Balancing the crew during finishing of work (13)

Down
2 Capsule used by examining doctor (7) SPECULA*
3 Guardian taking time off from the first few pages of book (9)
4 Fashionistas form part of a bigger picture (5)
5 Last night went through the factory — it was monotonous work (9)
6 In short, two countries one flower (5)
7 She was as royal as Tina Turner (7)
8 He is relatively new to the city (7,6) COUNTRY COUSIN (CD)
9 They're taken to courts — criminal sent in for crimes (6,7)
15 A little different — the thing inside will excite (9) T(IT)ILLATE*
17 Presentations not open to become immune (9)
19 Skin pigmentation has advanced, I will leave (7)
21 Please increase admission to the valley (7)
23 Erect upright stupas in the middle (3,2) Set up RIG UP
25 Passage for a Man, perhaps (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Shrinks poor typists' chairs (13)Psychiatrists
10 They are posted partly to review entertainment (5)
11 Lady Doctor dives into water to get duck (9)
12 Disgusted, one returns to hire a boy (9)NAUSEATED
13 Descendant makes icons (5) Scion
14 Study and choose to follow principles again (7) (READ)(OPT)
16 Losing sleep from personalised, frenzied attack (7)
18 Don't let beau in — love lost, so ditch (7) CULVERT
20 Mixing salt again, it goes with the dish (7)
22 Colourful narrative about a bone (5)
24 Following advances, hear from usurer (4,5)
26 One after one, mostly animal gelatin (9)
27 Auctioned off, not once — but do check (5)
28 Balancing the crew during finishing of work (13) COMPLEMENTING

Down
2 Capsule used by examining doctor (7) SPECULA*
3 Guardian taking time off from the first few pages of book (9) CHAPERONE
4 Fashionistas form part of a bigger picture (5)
5 Last night went through the factory — it was monotonous work (9)
6 In short, two countries one flower (5)
7 She was as royal as Tina Turner (7)
8 He is relatively new to the city (7,6) COUNTRY COUSIN (CD)
9 They're taken to courts — criminal sent in for crimes (6,7)
15 A little different — the thing inside will excite (9) T(IT)ILLATE*
17 Presentations not open to become immune (9)
19 Skin pigmentation has advanced, I will leave (7) LENTIGO
21 Please increase admission to the valley (7)
23 Erect upright stupas in the middle (3,2) Set up RIG UP
25 Passage for a Man, perhaps (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Shrinks poor typists' chairs (13)Psychiatrists
10 They are posted partly to review entertainment (5)
11 Lady Doctor dives into water to get duck (9)
12 Disgusted, one returns to hire a boy (9)NAUSEATED
13 Descendant makes icons (5) Scion
14 Study and choose to follow principles again (7) (READ)(OPT)
16 Losing sleep from personalised, frenzied attack (7)
18 Don't let beau in — love lost, so ditch (7) CULVERT
20 Mixing salt again, it goes with the dish (7)
22 Colourful narrative about a bone (5)
24 Following advances, hear from usurer (4,5)
26 One after one, mostly animal gelatin (9)
27 Auctioned off, not once — but do check (5)
28 Balancing the crew during finishing of work (13) COMPLEMENTING

Down
2 Capsule used by examining doctor (7) SPECULA*
3 Guardian taking time off from the first few pages of book (9) CHAPERONE
4 Fashionistas form part of a bigger picture (5)INSET
5 Last night went through the factory — it was monotonous work (9)TREADMILL
6 In short, two countries one flower (5)
7 She was as royal as Tina Turner (7)
8 He is relatively new to the city (7,6) COUNTRY COUSIN (CD)
9 They're taken to courts — criminal sent in for crimes (6,7)
15 A little different — the thing inside will excite (9) T(IT)ILLATE*
17 Presentations not open to become immune (9)RESISTANT
19 Skin pigmentation has advanced, I will leave (7) LENTIGO
21 Please increase admission to the valley (7)GLADDEN
23 Erect upright stupas in the middle (3,2) Set up RIG UP
25 Passage for a Man, perhaps (5)AISLE

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Shrinks poor typists' chairs (13)Psychiatrists
10 They are posted partly to review entertainment (5)
11 Lady Doctor dives into water to get duck (9)
12 Disgusted, one returns to hire a boy (9)NAUSEATED
13 Descendant makes icons (5) Scion
14 Study and choose to follow principles again (7) (READ)(OPT)
16 Losing sleep from personalised, frenzied attack (7)
18 Don't let beau in — love lost, so ditch (7) CULVERT
20 Mixing salt again, it goes with the dish (7)
22 Colourful narrative about a bone (5)
24 Following advances, hear from usurer (4,5) LOAN,SHARK
26 One after one, mostly animal gelatin (9)
27 Auctioned off, not once — but do check (5) AUDIT
28 Balancing the crew during finishing of work (13) COMPLEMENTING

Down
2 Capsule used by examining doctor (7) SPECULA*
3 Guardian taking time off from the first few pages of book (9) CHAPERONE
4 Fashionistas form part of a bigger picture (5)INSET
5 Last night went through the factory — it was monotonous work (9)TREADMILL
6 In short, two countries one flower (5) INDUS
7 She was as royal as Tina Turner (7) TSARINA
8 He is relatively new to the city (7,6) COUNTRY COUSIN (CD)
9 They're taken to courts — criminal sent in for crimes (6,7) TENNIS RACKETS
15 A little different — the thing inside will excite (9) T(IT)ILLATE*
17 Presentations not open to become immune (9)RESISTANT
19 Skin pigmentation has advanced, I will leave (7) LENTIGO
21 Please increase admission to the valley (7)GLADDEN
23 Erect upright stupas in the middle (3,2) Set up RIG UP
25 Passage for a Man, perhaps (5)AISLE

[deepakgita]

Wrapping up since there are only 6 left

Across
1 Shrinks poor typists' chairs (13) PSYCHIATRISTS
10 They are posted partly to review entertainment (5) OPERA
11 Lady Doctor dives into water to get duck (9) SHELDRAKE
12 Disgusted, one returns to hire a boy (9)NAUSEATED
13 Descendant makes icons (5) SCION
14 Study and choose to follow principles again (7) (READ)(OPT)
16 Losing sleep from personalised, frenzied attack (7) INROADS
18 Don't let beau in — love lost, so ditch (7) CULVERT
20 Mixing salt again, it goes with the dish (7) LASAGNA
22 Colourful narrative about a bone (5) ULNAR
24 Following advances, hear from usurer (4,5) LOAN,SHARK
26 One after one, mostly animal gelatin (9) ISINGLASS
27 Auctioned off, not once — but do check (5) AUDIT
28 Balancing the crew during finishing of work (13) COMPLEMENTING

Down
2 Capsule used by examining doctor (7) SPECULA*
3 Guardian taking time off from the first few pages of book (9) CHAPERONE
4 Fashionistas form part of a bigger picture (5)INSET
5 Last night went through the factory — it was monotonous work (9)TREADMILL
6 In short, two countries one flower (5) INDUS
7 She was as royal as Tina Turner (7) TSARINA
8 He is relatively new to the city (7,6) COUNTRY COUSIN (CD)
9 They're taken to courts — criminal sent in for crimes (6,7) TENNIS RACKETS
15 A little different — the thing inside will excite (9) T(IT)ILLATE*
17 Presentations not open to become immune (9)RESISTANT
19 Skin pigmentation has advanced, I will leave (7) LENTIGO
21 Please increase admission to the valley (7)GLADDEN
23 Erect upright stupas in the middle (3,2) RIG UP
25 Passage for a Man, perhaps (5)AISLE

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
6 Spike rejected as it's blunt (5)
7 Is Geneva rebuilding? Just imagine (8)
10 All or nothing — thing goes off when one's lucky (2,1,4)
11 Lease period included for compound (7)
12 Gamble with inside information, it's hot (7)
13 American state capital involved — involved in a purge (7)
14 Novel cure — not only worked but also got better (11)
19 Spread out, and sprinkled after changing hands (7)
21 End indecision, one's eager to get material (7)
23 Cure and custody — essentially guarded by soldiers on either side (7)
25 The legend has it — she was lonelier, anonymous, sad (7)
26 Corruption will be reduced if it works — the writing's on the wall (8)
27 Start attack (5)

Down
1 Queen under stress, restricts passage (8)
2 Tin will leak, get some shut eye (6)
3 Attached to all speed transport (10)
4 Swear to stop short (4)
5 Mental age maybe not ten — but very bright (6)
6 Cue for parliamentarian on time (6)
8 Red alert at variance with supreme court (7)
9 Woman's clothing lifted (5)
13 Doctor also caring for instrument (3,7)
15 Keen to run up — so, raise an alarm (3,4)
16 Contestant's outstanding, still to be trained (8)
17 Lot of interest to work arduously and offload (5)
18 Measure inclination and sign on (6)
20 Temptation to acquire good man's halo (6)
22 Managed promotion, rank is limited (6)
24 Beheading the wicked one makes no difference (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/ZutGQt2iSGGyxnaGA)

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Spike rejected as it's blunt (5)
7 Is Geneva rebuilding? Just imagine (8) ENVISAGE*
10 All or nothing — thing goes off when one's lucky (2,1,4)
11 Lease period included for compound (7)
12 Gamble with inside information, it's hot (7)
13 American state capital involved — involved in a purge (7)
14 Novel cure — not only worked but also got better (11)
19 Spread out, and sprinkled after changing hands (7)
21 End indecision, one's eager to get material (7)
23 Cure and custody — essentially guarded by soldiers on either side (7) RE(STO)RE
25 The legend has it — she was lonelier, anonymous, sad (7)
26 Corruption will be reduced if it works — the writing's on the wall (8)
27 Start attack (5)

Down
1 Queen under stress, restricts passage (8)
2 Tin will leak, get some shut eye (6)
3 Attached to all speed transport (10)
4 Swear to stop short (4) AVER[-t]
5 Mental age maybe not ten — but very bright (6)
6 Cue for parliamentarian on time (6) PRO/MP/T
8 Red alert at variance with supreme court (7) (SC)(ARLET*)
9 Woman's clothing lifted (5)
13 Doctor also caring for instrument (3,7)
15 Keen to run up — so, raise an alarm (3,4)
16 Contestant's outstanding, still to be trained (8)
17 Lot of interest to work arduously and offload (5)
18 Measure inclination and sign on (6)
20 Temptation to acquire good man's halo (6)
22 Managed promotion, rank is limited (6)
24 Beheading the wicked one makes no difference (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Spike rejected as it's blunt (5) PITON
7 Is Geneva rebuilding? Just imagine (8) ENVISAGE*
10 All or nothing — thing goes off when one's lucky (2,1,4) ON A ROLL
11 Lease period included for compound (7) REAGENT
12 Gamble with inside information, it's hot (7) PUNGENT
13 American state capital involved — involved in a purge (7) CALOMEL
14 Novel cure — not only worked but also got better (11)
19 Spread out, and sprinkled after changing hands (7)
21 End indecision, one's eager to get material (7)
23 Cure and custody — essentially guarded by soldiers on either side (7) RE(STO)RE
25 The legend has it — she was lonelier, anonymous, sad (7)
26 Corruption will be reduced if it works — the writing's on the wall (8)
27 Start attack (5)

Down
1 Queen under stress, restricts passage (8)
2 Tin will leak, get some shut eye (6)
3 Attached to all speed transport (10)
4 Swear to stop short (4) AVER[-t]
5 Mental age maybe not ten — but very bright (6)
6 Cue for parliamentarian on time (6) PRO/MP/T
8 Red alert at variance with supreme court (7) (SC)(ARLET*)
9 Woman's clothing lifted (5)
13 Doctor also caring for instrument (3,7)
15 Keen to run up — so, raise an alarm (3,4)
16 Contestant's outstanding, still to be trained (8)
17 Lot of interest to work arduously and offload (5)
18 Measure inclination and sign on (6)
20 Temptation to acquire good man's halo (6)
22 Managed promotion, rank is limited (6)
24 Beheading the wicked one makes no difference (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
6 Spike rejected as it's blunt (5) PITON
7 Is Geneva rebuilding? Just imagine (8) ENVISAGE*
10 All or nothing — thing goes off when one's lucky (2,1,4) ON A ROLL
11 Lease period included for compound (7) REAGENT
12 Gamble with inside information, it's hot (7) PUNGENT
13 American state capital involved — involved in a purge (7) CALOMEL
14 Novel cure — not only worked but also got better (11)
19 Spread out, and sprinkled after changing hands (7)
21 End indecision, one's eager to get material (7)
23 Cure and custody — essentially guarded by soldiers on either side (7) RE(STO)RE
25 The legend has it — she was lonelier, anonymous, sad (7)
26 Corruption will be reduced if it works — the writing's on the wall (8)
27 Start attack (5) ONSET

Down
1 Queen under stress, restricts passage (8) STRAINER
2 Tin will leak, get some shut eye (6) SNOOZE
3 Attached to all speed transport (10) SELLOTAPED
4 Swear to stop short (4) AVER[-t]
5 Mental age maybe not ten — but very bright (6) AGLEAM
6 Cue for parliamentarian on time (6) PRO/MP/T
8 Red alert at variance with supreme court (7) (SC)(ARLET*)
9 Woman's clothing lifted (5)
13 Doctor also caring for instrument (3,7)
15 Keen to run up — so, raise an alarm (3,4)
16 Contestant's outstanding, still to be trained (8)
17 Lot of interest to work arduously and offload (5)
18 Measure inclination and sign on (6)
20 Temptation to acquire good man's halo (6)
22 Managed promotion, rank is limited (6)
24 Beheading the wicked one makes no difference (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Spike rejected as it's blunt (5) PITON
7 Is Geneva rebuilding? Just imagine (8) ENVISAGE*
10 All or nothing — thing goes off when one's lucky (2,1,4) ON A ROLL
11 Lease period included for compound (7) REAGENT
12 Gamble with inside information, it's hot (7) PUNGENT
13 American state capital involved — involved in a purge (7) CALOMEL
14 Novel cure — not only worked but also got better (11)
19 Spread out, and sprinkled after changing hands (7)
21 End indecision, one's eager to get material (7)
23 Cure and custody — essentially guarded by soldiers on either side (7) RE(STO)RE
25 The legend has it — she was lonelier, anonymous, sad (7)
26 Corruption will be reduced if it works — the writing's on the wall (8)
27 Start attack (5) ONSET

Down
1 Queen under stress, restricts passage (8) STRAINER
2 Tin will leak, get some shut eye (6) SNOOZE
3 Attached to all speed transport (10) SELLOTAPED
4 Swear to stop short (4) AVER[-t]
5 Mental age maybe not ten — but very bright (6) AGLEAM
6 Cue for parliamentarian on time (6) PRO/MP/T
8 Red alert at variance with supreme court (7) (SC)(ARLET*)
9 Woman's clothing lifted (5)
13 Doctor also caring for instrument (3,7)
15 Keen to run up — so, raise an alarm (3,4)
16 Contestant's outstanding, still to be trained (8)
17 Lot of interest to work arduously and offload (5)USURY
18 Measure inclination and sign on (6)ENLIST
20 Temptation to acquire good man's halo (6)LUSTRE
22 Managed promotion, rank is limited (6)NARROW
24 Beheading the wicked one makes no difference (4)EVIL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Spike rejected as it's blunt (5) PITON
7 Is Geneva rebuilding? Just imagine (8) ENVISAGE*
10 All or nothing — thing goes off when one's lucky (2,1,4) ON A ROLL
11 Lease period included for compound (7) REAGENT
12 Gamble with inside information, it's hot (7) PUNGENT
13 American state capital involved — involved in a purge (7) CALOMEL
14 Novel cure — not only worked but also got better (11)RECUPERATED
19 Spread out, and sprinkled after changing hands (7)SPLAYED
21 End indecision, one's eager to get material (7)NANKEEN
23 Cure and custody — essentially guarded by soldiers on either side (7) RE(STO)RE
25 The legend has it — she was lonelier, anonymous, sad (7)LORELEI
26 Corruption will be reduced if it works — the writing's on the wall (8)GRAFITTI
27 Start attack (5) ONSET

Down
1 Queen under stress, restricts passage (8) STRAINER
2 Tin will leak, get some shut eye (6) SNOOZE
3 Attached to all speed transport (10) SELLOTAPED
4 Swear to stop short (4) AVER[-t]
5 Mental age maybe not ten — but very bright (6) AGLEAM
6 Cue for parliamentarian on time (6) PRO/MP/T
8 Red alert at variance with supreme court (7) (SC)(ARLET*)
9 Woman's clothing lifted (5)STOLE
13 Doctor also caring for instrument (3,7)COR ANGLAIS
15 Keen to run up — so, raise an alarm (3,4)CRY WOLF
16 Contestant's outstanding, still to be trained (8)DUELLIST
17 Lot of interest to work arduously and offload (5)USURY
18 Measure inclination and sign on (6)ENLIST
20 Temptation to acquire good man's halo (6)LUSTRE
22 Managed promotion, rank is limited (6)NARROW
24 Beheading the wicked one makes no difference (4)EVIL

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 Drink and voice displeasure with church (6)
4 Court verdict about the way of taking stock (8)
10 Insect finds fish under hay (9)
11 Youngster losing urge to become a boxer (5)
12 Time to be confident of deletion (7)
13 All male ensemble forming a thin layer (7)
14 Welsh — odd, odd, odd grey (5)
15 Peter on rail, glaring (8)
18 Group from mountains connected with arts, perhaps (8)
20 Window offers choice to refund some money (5)
23 Wine — endless delight after a drink (7)
25 All encompassing declaration of one's inclination — later one drops to fourth place (7)
26 State of union speech, gets surprise reaction (5)
27 Saint Lawrence shunned wine, maybe belonging to forefathers (9)
28 Nice looking — but see, John's extremely dirty (3,5)
29 One with swept back hair will take a firm stand (6)

Down
1 Had a nice accommodation (8)
2 Garden, mostly rock strewn and untilled (7)
3 Money collected fast — not small but huge (9)
5 Marriage not made in heaven (6,8)
6 Met others, some who climbed the pole (5)
7 Slight deficiency in hormone (7)
8 Nothing pleasant getting leg in a tangle — on the contrary (6)
9 Appropriate to find arms at random, if you insist (4,1,4,5)
16 Figures they are roadhouses having public transport (9)
17 Food will hinder its presence in the blood (8)
19 Not knowing warehouseman left homes demolished (7)
21 Wild, fierce — key to safe passage of ships in freezing weather (3-4)
22 Writer's corner containing plagiarised work (6)
24 Scrubber brings up a clot (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/U8TdUjmcgH9Lgv93A)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Drink and voice displeasure with church (6)
4 Court verdict / about the way // of taking stock (8) RU(ST)LING
10 Insect finds fish under hay (9)
11 Youngster losing urge to become a boxer (5) TYSON*-urge
12 Time to be confident of deletion (7)
13 All male ensemble forming // a thin layer (7) LAMELLA*
14 Welsh — odd, odd, odd grey (5)
15 Peter on rail, glaring (8)
18 Group from mountains connected with arts, perhaps (8)
20 Window offers choice to refund some money (5)
23 Wine — endless delight after a drink (7)
25 All encompassing declaration of one's inclination — later one drops to fourth place (7)
26 State of union speech, gets surprise reaction (5)
27 Saint Lawrence shunned wine, maybe // belonging to forefathers (9) ANCESTRAL*-wine
28 Nice looking — but see, John's extremely dirty (3,5)
29 One with swept back hair will take a firm stand (6)

Down
1 Had a nice accommodation (8)
2 Garden, mostly rock strewn and untilled (7)
3 Money collected fast — not small but huge (9)
5 Marriage not made in heaven (6,8) UNHOLY ALLIANCE (CD)
6 Met others, some who climbed the pole (5)
7 Slight deficiency in hormone (7)
8 Nothing pleasant getting leg in a tangle — on the contrary (6)
9 Appropriate to find arms at random, if you insist (4,1,4,5)
16 Figures they are roadhouses having public transport (9)
17 Food will hinder its presence in the blood (8)
19 Not knowing warehouseman left homes demolished (7)
21 Wild, fierce — key to safe passage of ships in freezing weather (3-4)
22 Writer's corner containing plagiarised work (6)
24 Scrubber brings up a clot (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Drink and voice displeasure with church (6) HOOTCH
4 Court verdict / about the way // of taking stock (8) RU(ST)LING
10 Insect finds fish under hay (9) COCKROACH
11 Youngster losing urge to become a boxer (5) TYSON*-urge
12 Time to be confident of deletion (7) ERASURE
13 All male ensemble forming // a thin layer (7) LAMELLA*
14 Welsh — odd, odd, odd grey (5) DODGE
15 Peter on rail, glaring (8) FLAGRANT
18 Group from mountains connected with arts, perhaps (8)
20 Window offers choice to refund some money (5)
23 Wine — endless delight after a drink (7)
25 All encompassing declaration of one's inclination — later one drops to fourth place (7)
26 State of union speech, gets surprise reaction (5)
27 Saint Lawrence shunned wine, maybe // belonging to forefathers (9) ANCESTRAL*-wine
28 Nice looking — but see, John's extremely dirty (3,5)
29 One with swept back hair will take a firm stand (6)

Down
1 Had a nice accommodation (8)
2 Garden, mostly rock strewn and untilled (7)
3 Money collected fast — not small but huge (9)
5 Marriage not made in heaven (6,8) UNHOLY ALLIANCE (CD)
6 Met others, some who climbed the pole (5)
7 Slight deficiency in hormone (7)
8 Nothing pleasant getting leg in a tangle — on the contrary (6)
9 Appropriate to find arms at random, if you insist (4,1,4,5)
16 Figures they are roadhouses having public transport (9)
17 Food will hinder its presence in the blood (8)
19 Not knowing warehouseman left homes demolished (7)
21 Wild, fierce — key to safe passage of ships in freezing weather (3-4)
22 Writer's corner containing plagiarised work (6)
24 Scrubber brings up a clot (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Drink and voice displeasure with church (6) HOOTCH
4 Court verdict / about the way // of taking stock (8) RU(ST)LING
10 Insect finds fish under hay (9) COCKROACH
11 Youngster losing urge to become a boxer (5) TYSON*-urge
12 Time to be confident of deletion (7) ERASURE
13 All male ensemble forming // a thin layer (7) LAMELLA*
14 Welsh — odd, odd, odd grey (5) DODGE
15 Peter on rail, glaring (8) FLAGRANT
18 Group from mountains connected with arts, perhaps (8)
20 Window offers choice to refund some money (5)
23 Wine — endless delight after a drink (7)
25 All encompassing declaration of one's inclination — later one drops to fourth place (7) AMBIENT
26 State of union speech, gets surprise reaction (5)
27 Saint Lawrence shunned wine, maybe // belonging to forefathers (9) ANCESTRAL*-wine
28 Nice looking — but see, John's extremely dirty (3,5)
29 One with swept back hair will take a firm stand (6)

Down
1 Had a nice accommodation (8) HACIENDA
2 Garden, mostly rock strewn and untilled (7) ORCHARD
3 Money collected fast — not small but huge (9) CORPULENT
5 Marriage not made in heaven (6,8) UNHOLY ALLIANCE (CD)
6 Met others, some who climbed the pole (5)
7 Slight deficiency in hormone (7)
8 Nothing pleasant getting leg in a tangle — on the contrary (6)
9 Appropriate to find arms at random, if you insist (4,1,4,5)
16 Figures they are roadhouses having public transport (9) RHOMBUSES
17 Food will hinder its presence in the blood (8)
19 Not knowing warehouseman left homes demolished (7)
21 Wild, fierce — key to safe passage of ships in freezing weather (3-4)
22 Writer's corner containing plagiarised work (6)
24 Scrubber brings up a clot (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Drink and voice displeasure with church (6) HOOTCH
4 Court verdict / about the way // of taking stock (8) RU(ST)LING
10 Insect finds fish under hay (9) COCKROACH
11 Youngster losing urge to become a boxer (5) TYSON*-urge
12 Time to be confident of deletion (7) ERASURE
13 All male ensemble forming // a thin layer (7) LAMELLA*
14 Welsh — odd, odd, odd grey (5) DODGE
15 Peter on rail, glaring (8) FLAGRANT
18 Group from mountains connected with arts, perhaps (8)CULTURAL
20 Window offers choice to refund some money (5)ORIEL
23 Wine — endless delight after a drink (7)CHABLIS
25 All encompassing declaration of one's inclination — later one drops to fourth place (7) AMBIENT
26 State of union speech, gets surprise reaction (5)IDAHO
27 Saint Lawrence shunned wine, maybe // belonging to forefathers (9) ANCESTRAL*-wine
28 Nice looking — but see, John's extremely dirty (3,5)EYE CANDY
29 One with swept back hair will take a firm stand (6)ASSERT

Down
1 Had a nice accommodation (8) HACIENDA
2 Garden, mostly rock strewn and untilled (7) ORCHARD
3 Money collected fast — not small but huge (9) CORPULENT
5 Marriage not made in heaven (6,8) UNHOLY ALLIANCE (CD)
6 Met others, some who climbed the pole (5)TOTEM
7 Slight deficiency in hormone (7)INSULIN
8 Nothing pleasant getting leg in a tangle — on the contrary (6)GENIAL
9 Appropriate to find arms at random, if you insist (4,1,4,5)TAKE A FIRM STAND
16 Figures they are roadhouses having public transport (9) RHOMBUSES
17 Food will hinder its presence in the blood (8)PLATELET
19 Not knowing warehouseman left homes demolished (7)UNAWARE
21 Wild, fierce — key to safe passage of ships in freezing weather (3-4)ICE-FREE
22 Writer's corner containing plagiarised work (6)SCRIBE
24 Scrubber brings up a clot (5)LOOFA

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!

[Joshuaceada]

Scintillator

Across
1 No other way to refer to these agricultural tools (6)
4 Fleece of an animal - jackal or fox, maybe (8)
9 A diplomat needs skills to get to the bottom lines (6)
10 See Barbie girl playing a game (8)
12 Little son goes for exam without strength (8)
13 Some leaders seen to be drunk after quarter (6)
15 Platform to knock someone with a punch (4)
16 A letter from the skies? (10)
19 Dine at one? It's detrimental, they would say (10)
20 Leader's begging when not required (4)
23 Miserable afternoon - cloudy, then blacks out (6)
25 Thoroughly examine everyone entering/ turning up at European city (8)
27 Plants that could yield rose teak (3,5)
28 To some extent, westbound trade never reached level terms (6)
29 Beloved hugging king in dim light (8)
30 Reach across hill range on second level (6)

Down
1 Disadvantaged people taking heed to earn money hatched a plan (7)
2 Landslip can have a large fallout (9)
3 Gain by violence — formerly a wrongful act (6)
5 Wicked one is somewhat retrogressive (4)
6 By far, rue being broke in this time of the year (8)
7 Church centre reports a dishonest person (5)
8 Massages said to remain as requirements (5-2)
11 Reformation necessary in a large independent country (7)
14 Talk at length about deplorable thugs (7)
17 Doctor paid attention, peeled skin and applied some water (9)
18 Hosting is very structured, clear and intuitive (8)
19 It's hard to crack degree papers held on a Monday (7)
21 Nobleman in Greece and Eastern Spain (7)
22 College sweetheart brings prosperity (6)
24 Comedian is not quite an idiot? All right, accepted (5)
26 Eager to continue changing signs (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/iHn4fgQPqNmfw15P8)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 No other way to refer to these agricultural tools (6)
4 Fleece of an animal - jackal or fox, maybe (8)
9 A diplomat needs skills to get to the bottom lines (6)
10 See Barbie girl playing a game (8)
12 Little son goes for exam without strength (8)
13 Some leaders seen to be drunk after quarter (6)
15 Platform to knock someone with a punch (4)
16 A letter from the skies? (10)
19 Dine at one? It's detrimental, they would say (10)
20 Leader's begging when not required (4)
23 Miserable afternoon - cloudy, then blacks out (6)
25 Thoroughly examine everyone entering/ turning up at European city (8)
27 Plants that could yield rose teak (3,5)
28 To some extent, westbound trade never reached level terms (6)
29 Beloved hugging king in dim light (8)
30 Reach across hill range on second level (6)

Down
1 Disadvantaged people taking heed to earn money hatched a plan (7)
2 Landslip can have a large fallout (9)
3 Gain by violence — formerly a wrongful act (6)
5 Wicked one is somewhat retrogressive (4)
6 By far, rue being broke in this time of the year (8)
7 Church centre reports a dishonest person (5)
8 Massages said to remain as requirements (5-2)
11 Reformation necessary in a large independent country (7) ALGERIA
14 Talk at length about deplorable thugs (7) GOONDAS
17 Doctor paid attention, peeled skin and applied some water (9) MOISTENED
18 Hosting is very structured, clear and intuitive (8) VISCERAL
19 It's hard to crack degree papers held on a Monday (7) DIAMOND
21 Nobleman in Greece and Eastern Spain (7)
22 College sweetheart brings prosperity (6)
24 Comedian is not quite an idiot? All right, accepted (5)
26 Eager to continue changing signs (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 No other way to refer to these agricultural tools (6)
4 Fleece of an animal - jackal or fox, maybe (8)
9 A diplomat needs skills to get to the bottom lines (6)
10 See Barbie girl playing a game (8)
12 Little son goes for exam without strength (8)
13 Some leaders seen to be drunk after quarter (6)
15 Platform to knock someone with a punch (4)
16 A letter from the skies? (10) AEROGRAMME
19 Dine at one? It's detrimental, they would say (10) DIETICIANS
20 Leader's begging when not required (4)
23 Miserable afternoon - cloudy, then blacks out (6) ABJECT
25 Thoroughly examine everyone entering/ turning up at European city (8)
27 Plants that could yield rose teak (3,5)
28 To some extent, westbound trade never reached level terms (6)
29 Beloved hugging king in dim light (8) DARKLING
30 Reach across hill range on second level (6)

Down
1 Disadvantaged people taking heed to earn money hatched a plan (7)
2 Landslip can have a large fallout (9)
3 Gain by violence — formerly a wrongful act (6)
5 Wicked one is somewhat retrogressive (4)
6 By far, rue being broke in this time of the year (8)
7 Church centre reports a dishonest person (5)
8 Massages said to remain as requirements (5-2)NEEDS-BE
11 Reformation necessary in a large independent country (7) ALGERIA
14 Talk at length about deplorable thugs (7) GOONDAS
17 Doctor paid attention, peeled skin and applied some water (9) MOISTENED
18 Hosting is very structured, clear and intuitive (8) VISCERAL
19 It's hard to crack degree papers held on a Monday (7) DIAMOND
21 Nobleman in Greece and Eastern Spain (7)
22 College sweetheart brings prosperity (6)
24 Comedian is not quite an idiot? All right, accepted (5)
26 Eager to continue changing signs (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 No other way to refer to these agricultural tools (6)SPADES
4 Fleece of an animal - jackal or fox, maybe (8)
9 A diplomat needs skills to get to the bottom lines (6)HEARTS
10 See Barbie girl playing a game (8)
12 Little son goes for exam without strength (8)
13 Some leaders seen to be drunk after quarter (6)
15 Platform to knock someone with a punch (4)
16 A letter from the skies? (10) AEROGRAMME
19 Dine at one? It's detrimental, they would say (10) DIETICIANS
20 Leader's begging when not required (4)KING
23 Miserable afternoon - cloudy, then blacks out (6) ABJECT
25 Thoroughly examine everyone entering/ turning up at European city (8)
27 Plants that could yield rose teak (3,5)OAK TREES
28 To some extent, westbound trade never reached level terms (6)
29 Beloved hugging king in dim light (8) DARKLING
30 Reach across hill range on second level (6)BRIDGE

Down
1 Disadvantaged people taking heed to earn money hatched a plan (7)
2 Landslip can have a large fallout (9)
3 Gain by violence — formerly a wrongful act (6)
5 Wicked one is somewhat retrogressive (4)
6 By far, rue being broke in this time of the year (8)
7 Church centre reports a dishonest person (5)
8 Massages said to remain as requirements (5-2)NEEDS-BE
11 Reformation necessary in a large independent country (7) ALGERIA
14 Talk at length about deplorable thugs (7) GOONDAS
17 Doctor paid attention, peeled skin and applied some water (9) MOISTENED
18 Hosting is very structured, clear and intuitive (8) VISCERAL
19 It's hard to crack degree papers held on a Monday (7) DIAMOND
21 Nobleman in Greece and Eastern Spain (7)
22 College sweetheart brings prosperity (6)
24 Comedian is not quite an idiot? All right, accepted (5)
26 Eager to continue changing signs (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 No other way to refer to these agricultural tools (6)SPADES
4 Fleece of an animal - jackal or fox, maybe (8)WOLFSKIN
9 A diplomat needs skills to get to the bottom lines (6)HEARTS
10 See Barbie girl playing a game (8)CRIBBAGE
12 Little son goes for exam without strength (8)MEAGRELY
13 Some leaders seen to be drunk after quarter (6)QUEENS
15 Platform to knock someone with a punch (4)DECK
16 A letter from the skies? (10) AEROGRAMME
19 Dine at one? It's detrimental, they would say (10) DIETICIANS
20 Leader's begging when not required (4)KING
23 Miserable afternoon - cloudy, then blacks out (6) ABJECT
25 Thoroughly examine everyone entering/ turning up at European city (8)VALLETTA
27 Plants that could yield rose teak (3,5)OAK TREES
28 To some extent, westbound trade never reached level terms (6)EVENED
29 Beloved hugging king in dim light (8) DARKLING
30 Reach across hill range on second level (6)BRIDGE

Down
1 Disadvantaged people taking heed to earn money hatched a plan (7)SCHEMED
2 Landslip can have a large fallout (9)AVALANCHE
3 Gain by violence — formerly a wrongful act (6)EXTORT
5 Wicked one is somewhat retrogressive (4)OGRE
6 By far, rue being broke in this time of the year (8)FEBRUARY
7 Church centre reports a dishonest person (5)KNAVE
8 Massages said to remain as requirements (5-2)NEEDS-BE
11 Reformation necessary in a large independent country (7) ALGERIA
14 Talk at length about deplorable thugs (7) GOONDAS
17 Doctor paid attention, peeled skin and applied some water (9) MOISTENED
18 Hosting is very structured, clear and intuitive (8) VISCERAL
19 It's hard to crack degree papers held on a Monday (7) DIAMOND
21 Nobleman in Greece and Eastern Spain (7)GRANDEE
22 College sweetheart brings prosperity (6)CLOVER
24 Comedian is not quite an idiot? All right, accepted (5)JOKER
26 Eager to continue changing signs (4)KEEN

:clap::clap::clap: A scintillating deal with a deck of cards!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Experimental version of Bible, different and great (5-5) AVANT-GARDE
6 Projection from type of poker (4) STUD
9 Rhythm found by trainee endlessly going round enclosure (7) CADENCE
10 Service involves persuasion to some extent (7) VESPERS
12 Creator of forgery caught by altering one fruit tree (13) COUNTERFEITER
14 Playing Lear, I will show Shakespearian spirit (5)
15 Appear to grasp full amount, ignoring a philosopher (9)
17 Target provided by colleague, after jibes, having time off (4,5)
18 Window that is large, with nothing right in front (5)
19 Eminent inspector — smart, upper-class one —lost (13)
23 Made western violent, ending in shoot-out (7)
24 Study sign in country (7)
25 Diamonds gleam around enclosed area (4)
26 Newspaper’s ways followed by man dividing opinion (10)

Down
1 Roguish star charismatic in part (4)
2 Notice, before speech, habit that’s hard to break (9)
3 Huge long stain ruined carpeting (6-7)
4 Spy cheers up, receiving information (5)
5 Waterbirds, unknown quantity, full of appeal and variety (9)
7 Deal with indulgence (5)
8 Democrat, terribly sorry, idle and undisciplined (10)
11 Words of love, unconvincing in wetness, go awry (5,8)
13 Easily controlled, gripped by craze, not at home (3,3,4)
15 Reptile having problem climbing into a good area on hill (9)
16 Bad informer in dreadful dither (5-4)
20 Clean comb (5)
21 Elected, raised support for republic (5)
22 Singular outfit for piece of satire (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article7512436.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Experimental version of Bible, different and great (5-5) AVANT-GARDE
6 Projection from type of poker (4) STUD
9 Rhythm found by trainee endlessly going round enclosure (7) CADENCE
10 Service involves persuasion to some extent (7) VESPERS
12 Creator of forgery caught by altering one fruit tree (13) COUNTERFEITER
14 Playing Lear, I will show Shakespearian spirit (5)
15 Appear to grasp full amount, ignoring a philosopher (9)
17 Target provided by colleague, after jibes, having time off (4,5)
18 Window that is large, with nothing right in front (5)
19 Eminent inspector — smart, upper-class one —lost (13)
23 Made western violent, ending in shoot-out (7)
24 Study sign in country (7)
25 Diamonds gleam around enclosed area (4)
26 Newspaper’s ways followed by man dividing opinion (10)

Down
1 Roguish star charismatic in part (4)
2 Notice, before speech, habit that’s hard to break (9) ADDICTION
3 Huge long stain ruined carpeting (6-7) TONGUE-LASHING
4 Spy cheers up, receiving information (5)
5 Waterbirds, unknown quantity, full of appeal and variety (9)
7 Deal with indulgence (5) TREAT
8 Democrat, terribly sorry, idle and undisciplined (10)
11 Words of love, unconvincing in wetness, go awry (5,8)
13 Easily controlled, gripped by craze, not at home (3,3,4)
15 Reptile having problem climbing into a good area on hill (9) ALLIGATOR
16 Bad informer in dreadful dither (5-4)
20 Clean comb (5) SCOUR
21 Elected, raised support for republic (5)
22 Singular outfit for piece of satire (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Experimental version of Bible, different and great (5-5) AVANT-GARDE
6 Projection from type of poker (4) STUD
9 Rhythm found by trainee endlessly going round enclosure (7) CADENCE
10 Service involves persuasion to some extent (7) VESPERS
12 Creator of forgery caught by altering one fruit tree (13) COUNTERFEITER
14 Playing Lear, I will show Shakespearian spirit (5)
15 Appear to grasp full amount, ignoring a philosopher (9)
17 Target provided by colleague, after jibes, having time off (4,5) AUNT SALLY
18 Window that is large, with nothing right in front (5) ORIEL
19 Eminent inspector — smart, upper-class one —lost (13)
23 Made western violent, ending in shoot-out (7) WROUGHT
24 Study sign in country (7)
25 Diamonds gleam around enclosed area (4)
26 Newspaper’s ways followed by man dividing opinion (10) BROADSHEET

Down
1 Roguish star charismatic in part (4)
2 Notice, before speech, habit that’s hard to break (9) ADDICTION
3 Huge long stain ruined carpeting (6-7) TONGUE-LASHING
4 Spy cheers up, receiving information (5)
5 Waterbirds, unknown quantity, full of appeal and variety (9)
7 Deal with indulgence (5) TREAT
8 Democrat, terribly sorry, idle and undisciplined (10)
11 Words of love, unconvincing in wetness, go awry (5,8) SWEET NOTHINGS
13 Easily controlled, gripped by craze, not at home (3,3,4)
15 Reptile having problem climbing into a good area on hill (9) ALLIGATOR
16 Bad informer in dreadful dither (5-4) THIRD-RATE
20 Clean comb (5) SCOUR
21 Elected, raised support for republic (5)
22 Singular outfit for piece of satire (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Experimental version of Bible, different and great (5-5) AVANT-GARDE
6 Projection from type of poker (4) STUD
9 Rhythm found by trainee endlessly going round enclosure (7) CADENCE
10 Service involves persuasion to some extent (7) VESPERS
12 Creator of forgery caught by altering one fruit tree (13) COUNTERFEITER
14 Playing Lear, I will show Shakespearian spirit (5)
15 Appear to grasp full amount, ignoring a philosopher (9)
17 Target provided by colleague, after jibes, having time off (4,5) AUNT SALLY
18 Window that is large, with nothing right in front (5) ORIEL
19 Eminent inspector — smart, upper-class one —lost (13)
23 Made western violent, ending in shoot-out (7) WROUGHT
24 Study sign in country (7)
25 Diamonds gleam around enclosed area (4)
26 Newspaper’s ways followed by man dividing opinion (10) BROADSHEET

Down
1 Roguish star charismatic in part (4)ARCH
2 Notice, before speech, habit that’s hard to break (9) ADDICTION
3 Huge long stain ruined carpeting (6-7) TONGUE-LASHING
4 Spy cheers up, receiving information (5)
5 Waterbirds, unknown quantity, full of appeal and variety (9)DIVERSITY
7 Deal with indulgence (5) TREAT
8 Democrat, terribly sorry, idle and undisciplined (10)DISORDERLY
11 Words of love, unconvincing in wetness, go awry (5,8) SWEET NOTHINGS
13 Easily controlled, gripped by craze, not at home (3,3,4)
15 Reptile having problem climbing into a good area on hill (9) ALLIGATOR
16 Bad informer in dreadful dither (5-4) THIRD-RATE
20 Clean comb (5) SCOUR
21 Elected, raised support for republic (5)INDIA
22 Singular outfit for piece of satire (4)SKIT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Experimental version of Bible, different and great (5-5) AVANT-GARDE
6 Projection from type of poker (4) STUD
9 Rhythm found by trainee endlessly going round enclosure (7) CADENCE
10 Service involves persuasion to some extent (7) VESPERS
12 Creator of forgery caught by altering one fruit tree (13) COUNTERFEITER
14 Playing Lear, I will show Shakespearian spirit (5)ARIEL
15 Appear to grasp full amount, ignoring a philosopher (9)ARISTOTLE
17 Target provided by colleague, after jibes, having time off (4,5) AUNT SALLY
18 Window that is large, with nothing right in front (5) ORIEL
19 Eminent inspector — smart, upper-class one —lost (13)DISTINGUISHED
23 Made western violent, ending in shoot-out (7) WROUGHT
24 Study sign in country (7)DENMARK
25 Diamonds gleam around enclosed area (4)YARD
26 Newspaper’s ways followed by man dividing opinion (10) BROADSHEET

Down
1 Roguish star charismatic in part (4)ARCH
2 Notice, before speech, habit that’s hard to break (9) ADDICTION
3 Huge long stain ruined carpeting (6-7) TONGUE-LASHING
4 Spy cheers up, receiving information (5)AGENT
5 Waterbirds, unknown quantity, full of appeal and variety (9)DIVERSITY
7 Deal with indulgence (5) TREAT
8 Democrat, terribly sorry, idle and undisciplined (10)DISORDERLY
11 Words of love, unconvincing in wetness, go awry (5,8) SWEET NOTHINGS
13 Easily controlled, gripped by craze, not at home (3,3,4)FAR AND AWAY
15 Reptile having problem climbing into a good area on hill (9) ALLIGATOR
16 Bad informer in dreadful dither (5-4) THIRD-RATE
20 Clean comb (5) SCOUR
21 Elected, raised support for republic (5)INDIA
22 Singular outfit for piece of satire (4)SKIT

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

Across
1 Hat worn by sober Romeo and Oscar (8)
5 Taint in having astigmatism (6)
10 Turn, grin awkwardly and dismantle (5)
11 Main river flows in this city (9)
12 Covers battlefields (6)
13 Cabal one supported had creatures! (8)
15 A comb contains nothing to measure volume (5)
17 English poet, Pope and Macedonian king (9)
19 Tattoo shop issued a circular letter and made a copy (9)
20 Erasable programmable read only memory was created by a pro(me!) (5)
21 Climb up again when Sappers & Army Service Corps finish (8)
23 Ha! Told atrocious and hackneyed stuff (3-3)
27 Melting plastic in South Korea? Funny, sort of ... (9)
28 Little Augustus went back around Hospital Road to raise shoulder (5)
29 Naturist in birthday dress (6)
30 Place in your head where you might find a hammer, an anvil and a stirrup (5,3)

Down
1 A kind of movie about a kind of tobacco (5)
2 After naval commandos fire the first shell, Petty Officer holds old port for an explorer (5,4)
3 Every cruciverbalist must have his book, perhaps, or get baffled (5)
4 Right behind the boat (4)
6 Have a day off and be gone (4,5)
7 Elementary! Particle is found by lounging around without gin (5)
8 Ruminates about blood component containing antibodies (9)
9 Sliced bread dipped in bath gives halitosis (3,6)
14 This company lost stock at the Boston tea party (4,5)
15 Decorate an elephant when French capital is invested in acorn processing instead of the Rand (9)
16 Record infringements on furniture in library (9)
18 Black stallion is a surprise winner (4,5)
22 A drawback to get a prize (5)
24 Cotton fabric from erstwhile Lille (5)
25 Capt. Pataudi, Tipu Sultan and Gen. Niazi's animal? (5)
26 Similar to a relative (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/B1TafCq8KaNWCSp46)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Hat worn by sober Romeo and Oscar (8)
5 Taint in having astigmatism (6)
10 Turn, grin awkwardly and dismantle (5)
11 Main river flows in this city (9)
12 Covers battlefields (6)
13 Cabal one supported had creatures! (8)
15 A comb contains nothing to measure volume (5)
17 English poet, Pope and Macedonian king (9)
19 Tattoo shop issued a circular letter and made a copy (9)
20 Erasable programmable read only memory was created by a pro(me!) (5)
21 Climb up again when Sappers & Army Service Corps finish (8)
23 Ha! Told atrocious and hackneyed stuff (3-3)
27 Melting plastic in South Korea? Funny, sort of ... (9)
28 Little Augustus went back around Hospital Road to raise shoulder (5)
29 Naturist in birthday dress (6)
30 Place in your head where you might find a hammer, an anvil and a stirrup (5,3)

Down
1 A kind of movie about a kind of tobacco (5)
2 After naval commandos fire the first shell, Petty Officer holds old port for an explorer (5,4)
3 Every cruciverbalist must have his book, perhaps, or get baffled (5)
4 Right behind the boat (4)
6 Have a day off and be gone (4,5)
7 Elementary! Particle is found by lounging around without gin (5)
8 Ruminates about blood component containing antibodies (9)
9 Sliced bread dipped in bath gives halitosis (3,6) BAD BREATH
14 This company lost stock at the Boston tea party (4,5) EAST INDIA
15 Decorate an elephant when French capital is invested in acorn processing instead of the Rand (9) CAPARISON
16 Record infringements on furniture in library (9) BOOKCASES
18 Black stallion is a surprise winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
22 A drawback to get a prize (5)
24 Cotton fabric from erstwhile Lille (5)
25 Capt. Pataudi, Tipu Sultan and Gen. Niazi's animal? (5)
26 Similar to a relative (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Hat worn by sober Romeo and Oscar (8)
5 Taint in having astigmatism (6)
10 Turn, grin awkwardly and dismantle (5)
11 Main river flows in this city (9)
12 Covers battlefields (6)
13 Cabal one supported had creatures! (8)
15 A comb contains nothing to measure volume (5)
17 English poet, Pope and Macedonian king (9) ALEXANDER (TD)
19 Tattoo shop issued a circular letter and made a copy (9) PHOTOTSTAT*
20 Erasable programmable read only memory was created by a pro(me!) (5)
21 Climb up again when Sappers & Army Service Corps finish (8)
23 Ha! Told atrocious and hackneyed stuff (3-3)
27 Melting plastic in South Korea? Funny, sort of ... (9) S(LAPSTIC*)K
28 Little Augustus went back around Hospital Road to raise shoulder (5)
29 Naturist in birthday dress (6)
30 Place in your head where you might find a hammer, an anvil and a stirrup (5,3) INNER EAR (E)

Down
1 A kind of movie about a kind of tobacco (5)
2 After naval commandos fire the first shell, Petty Officer holds old port for an explorer (5,4)
3 Every cruciverbalist must have his book, perhaps, or get baffled (5)
4 Right behind the boat (4)
6 Have a day off and be gone (4,5)
7 Elementary! Particle is found by lounging around without gin (5)
8 Ruminates about blood component containing antibodies (9) ANTISERUM*
9 Sliced bread dipped in bath gives halitosis (3,6) BAD BREATH
14 This company lost stock at the Boston tea party (4,5) EAST INDIA
15 Decorate an elephant when French capital is invested in acorn processing instead of the Rand (9) CAPARISON
16 Record infringements on furniture in library (9) BOOKCASES
18 Black stallion is a surprise winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
22 A drawback to get a prize (5)
24 Cotton fabric from erstwhile Lille (5)
25 Capt. Pataudi, Tipu Sultan and Gen. Niazi's animal? (5)
26 Similar to a relative (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Hat worn by sober Romeo and Oscar (8) SOMBRERO
5 Taint in having astigmatism (6)
10 Turn, grin awkwardly and dismantle (5)
11 Main river flows in this city (9)
12 Covers battlefields (6)
13 Cabal one supported had creatures! (8)
15 A comb contains nothing to measure volume (5)
17 English poet, Pope and Macedonian king (9) ALEXANDER (TD)
19 Tattoo shop issued a circular letter and made a copy (9) PHOTOTSTAT*
20 Erasable programmable read only memory was created by a pro(me!) (5)
21 Climb up again when Sappers & Army Service Corps finish (8) REASCEND
23 Ha! Told atrocious and hackneyed stuff (3-3) OLD-HAT
27 Melting plastic in South Korea? Funny, sort of ... (9) S(LAPSTIC*)K
28 Little Augustus went back around Hospital Road to raise shoulder (5)
29 Naturist in birthday dress (6) NUDIST
30 Place in your head where you might find a hammer, an anvil and a stirrup (5,3) INNER EAR (E)

Down
1 A kind of movie about a kind of tobacco (5)
2 After naval commandos fire the first shell, Petty Officer holds old port for an explorer (5,4) MARCO POLO
3 Every cruciverbalist must have his book, perhaps, or get baffled (5)
4 Right behind the boat (4)
6 Have a day off and be gone (4,5)
7 Elementary! Particle is found by lounging around without gin (5)
8 Ruminates about blood component containing antibodies (9) ANTISERUM*
9 Sliced bread dipped in bath gives halitosis (3,6) BAD BREATH
14 This company lost stock at the Boston tea party (4,5) EAST INDIA
15 Decorate an elephant when French capital is invested in acorn processing instead of the Rand (9) CAPARISON
16 Record infringements on furniture in library (9) BOOKCASES
18 Black stallion is a surprise winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
22 A drawback to get a prize (5) [b]AWARD{/b]
24 Cotton fabric from erstwhile Lille (5)
25 Capt. Pataudi, Tipu Sultan and Gen. Niazi's animal? (5)
26 Similar to a relative (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Hat worn by sober Romeo and Oscar (8) SOMBRERO
5 Taint in having astigmatism (6)
10 Turn, grin awkwardly and dismantle (5)
11 Main river flows in this city (9)
12 Covers battlefields (6)
13 Cabal one supported had creatures! (8)
15 A comb contains nothing to measure volume (5)
17 English poet, Pope and Macedonian king (9) ALEXANDER (TD)
19 Tattoo shop issued a circular letter and made a copy (9) PHOTOTSTAT*
20 Erasable programmable read only memory was created by a pro(me!) (5)
21 Climb up again when Sappers & Army Service Corps finish (8) REASCEND
23 Ha! Told atrocious and hackneyed stuff (3-3) OLD-HAT
27 Melting plastic in South Korea? Funny, sort of ... (9) S(LAPSTIC*)K
28 Little Augustus went back around Hospital Road to raise shoulder (5)
29 Naturist in birthday dress (6) NUDIST
30 Place in your head where you might find a hammer, an anvil and a stirrup (5,3) INNER EAR (E)

Down
1 A kind of movie about a kind of tobacco (5)
2 After naval commandos fire the first shell, Petty Officer holds old port for an explorer (5,4) MARCO POLO
3 Every cruciverbalist must have his book, perhaps, or get baffled (5)
4 Right behind the boat (4)RAFT
6 Have a day off and be gone (4,5)TAKE LEAVE
7 Elementary! Particle is found by lounging around without gin (5)
8 Ruminates about blood component containing antibodies (9) ANTISERUM*
9 Sliced bread dipped in bath gives halitosis (3,6) BAD BREATH
14 This company lost stock at the Boston tea party (4,5) EAST INDIA
15 Decorate an elephant when French capital is invested in acorn processing instead of the Rand (9) CAPARISON
16 Record infringements on furniture in library (9) BOOKCASES
18 Black stallion is a surprise winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
22 A drawback to get a prize (5) AWARD{/b]
24 Cotton fabric from erstwhile Lille (5)[B]LISLE
25 Capt. Pataudi, Tipu Sultan and Gen. Niazi's animal? (5)TIGER
26 Similar to a relative (4)AKIN

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Hat worn by sober Romeo and Oscar (8) SOMBRERO
5 Taint in having astigmatism (6)
10 Turn, grin awkwardly and dismantle (5)
11 Main river flows in this city (9)
12 Covers battlefields (6)
13 Cabal one supported had creatures! (8)
15 A comb contains nothing to measure volume (5)
17 English poet, Pope and Macedonian king (9) ALEXANDER (TD)
19 Tattoo shop issued a circular letter and made a copy (9) PHOTOTSTAT*
20 Erasable programmable read only memory was created by a pro(me!) (5)
21 Climb up again when Sappers & Army Service Corps finish (8) REASCEND
23 Ha! Told atrocious and hackneyed stuff (3-3) OLD-HAT
27 Melting plastic in South Korea? Funny, sort of ... (9) S(LAPSTIC*)K
28 Little Augustus went back around Hospital Road to raise shoulder (5)
29 Naturist in birthday dress (6) NUDIST
30 Place in your head where you might find a hammer, an anvil and a stirrup (5,3) INNER EAR (E)

Down
1 A kind of movie about a kind of tobacco (5)
2 After naval commandos fire the first shell, Petty Officer holds old port for an explorer (5,4) MARCO POLO
3 Every cruciverbalist must have his book, perhaps, or get baffled (5) ROGET
4 Right behind the boat (4) RAFT
6 Have a day off and be gone (4,5) TAKE LEAVE
7 Elementary! Particle is found by lounging around without gin (5)
8 Ruminates about blood component containing antibodies (9) ANTISERUM*
9 Sliced bread dipped in bath gives halitosis (3,6) BAD BREATH
14 This company lost stock at the Boston tea party (4,5) EAST INDIA
15 Decorate an elephant when French capital is invested in acorn processing instead of the Rand (9) CAPARISON
16 Record infringements on furniture in library (9) BOOKCASES
18 Black stallion is a surprise winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
22 A drawback to get a prize (5) AWARD{/b]
24 Cotton fabric from erstwhile Lille (5)
25 Capt. Pataudi, Tipu Sultan and Gen. Niazi's animal? (5) [B]TIGER
26 Similar to a relative (4) AKIN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Hat worn by sober Romeo and Oscar (8) SOMBRERO
5 Taint in having astigmatism (6)STIGMA
10 Turn, grin awkwardly and dismantle (5)UNRIG
11 Main river flows in this city (9)FRANKFURT
12 Covers battlefields (6)FRONTS
13 Cabal one supported had creatures! (8)ABALONES
15 A comb contains nothing to measure volume (5)COOMB
17 English poet, Pope and Macedonian king (9) ALEXANDER (TD)
19 Tattoo shop issued a circular letter and made a copy (9) PHOTOTSTAT*
20 Erasable programmable read only memory was created by a pro(me!) (5)EPROM
21 Climb up again when Sappers & Army Service Corps finish (8) REASCEND
23 Ha! Told atrocious and hackneyed stuff (3-3) OLD-HAT
27 Melting plastic in South Korea? Funny, sort of ... (9) S(LAPSTIC*)K
28 Little Augustus went back around Hospital Road to raise shoulder (5)SHRUG
29 Naturist in birthday dress (6) NUDIST
30 Place in your head where you might find a hammer, an anvil and a stirrup (5,3) INNER EAR (E)

Down
1 A kind of movie about a kind of tobacco (5)SNUFF
2 After naval commandos fire the first shell, Petty Officer holds old port for an explorer (5,4) MARCO POLO
3 Every cruciverbalist must have his book, perhaps, or get baffled (5) ROGET
4 Right behind the boat (4) RAFT
6 Have a day off and be gone (4,5) TAKE LEAVE
7 Elementary! Particle is found by lounging around without gin (5)GLUON
8 Ruminates about blood component containing antibodies (9) ANTISERUM*
9 Sliced bread dipped in bath gives halitosis (3,6) BAD BREATH
14 This company lost stock at the Boston tea party (4,5) EAST INDIA
15 Decorate an elephant when French capital is invested in acorn processing instead of the Rand (9) CAPARISON
16 Record infringements on furniture in library (9) BOOKCASES
18 Black stallion is a surprise winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
22 A drawback to get a prize (5) [b]AWARD{/b]
24 Cotton fabric from erstwhile Lille (5)LISLE
25 Capt. Pataudi, Tipu Sultan and Gen. Niazi's animal? (5) TIGER
26 Similar to a relative (4) AKIN

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

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

Across
1 They may be used to rest bowlers initially having arduous paths (8)
5 Bare minimum at meeting where Latin's peculiar (6)
10 Odd persons' vehicles have just a drop of diesel (5)
11 Unsold pen may make American perplexed (9)
12 Onboard accommodation with engineer's tools (6)
13 Bits of ice found in baseball stadiums (8)
15 Sultana's odd, substituting king with knight (5)
17 Excessively coach about connected wagons (9)
19 Mulish old boys had food around can (9)
20 Devil's score of 40-40 (5)
21 A police chief's a LSD user (4,4)
23 Human parts found in the art salon (6)
27 Confused Good Samaritan gives away hybrid dogs for lady-love (9)
28 Discotheque's bashes (5)
29 North American railway has overtime for lawyer (6)
30 Relative with little energy in Asia has paralysis (8)

Down
1 Press breaks into a computer (5)
2 Bullies treat hens excitedly (9)
3 Before multiplying, one may be expected to walk down this passage (5)
4 Rex's looking, but John's gone (4)
6 Great! United Nations published untruth about leading tech institute! (9)
7 This, when one substitutes first element with nothing, produces colophony (5)
8 Mad dame's perception was logical (4,5)
9 RAW's peacemakers ready to eat with young hooligan (9)
14 Run amok with handy fruits? (2,7)
15 State price for extract (9)
16 Horse sound by boy, our next door chap (9)
18 Rum is mixed with water first in fish tanks (9)
22 Unsuitable captain's first command taken away after loss of a circular (5)
24 Old lag seen in Caltex conference (2-3)
25 South Africa has abandoned alleged CIA mole (5)
26 Knave's vehicle accessory (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/eKXaE3QMY9SAVr3P9)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 They may be used to rest bowlers initially having arduous paths (8)
5 Bare minimum at meeting where Latin's peculiar (6)
10 Odd persons' vehicles have just a drop of diesel (5)
11 Unsold pen may make American perplexed (9)
12 Onboard accommodation with engineer's tools (6)
13 Bits of ice found in baseball stadiums (8)
15 Sultana's odd, substituting king with knight (5)
17 Excessively coach about connected wagons (9)
19 Mulish old boys had food around can (9) OBSTINATE
20 Devil's score of 40-40 (5)
21 A police chief's a LSD user (4,4) ACID HEAD
23 Human parts found in the art salon (6)
27 Confused Good Samaritan gives away hybrid dogs for lady-love (9)
28 Discotheque's bashes (5)
29 North American railway has overtime for lawyer (6)
30 Relative with little energy in Asia has paralysis (8) AKINESIA

Down
1 Press breaks into a computer (5)
2 Bullies treat hens excitedly (9)
3 Before multiplying, one may be expected to walk down this passage (5)
4 Rex's looking, but John's gone (4)
6 Great! United Nations published untruth about leading tech institute! (9) UNLIMITED
7 This, when one substitutes first element with nothing, produces colophony (5)
8 Mad dame's perception was logical (4,5)
9 RAW's peacemakers ready to eat with young hooligan (9) UNRIPENED
14 Run amok with handy fruits? (2,7)
15 State price for extract (9)
16 Horse sound by boy, our next door chap (9)
18 Rum is mixed with water first in fish tanks (9)
22 Unsuitable captain's first command taken away after loss of a circular (5)
24 Old lag seen in Caltex conference (2-3)
25 South Africa has abandoned alleged CIA mole (5)
26 Knave's vehicle accessory (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 They may be used to rest bowlers initially having arduous paths (8)
5 Bare minimum at meeting where Latin's peculiar (6)
10 Odd persons' vehicles have just a drop of diesel (5)
11 Unsold pen may make American perplexed (9)
12 Onboard accommodation with engineer's tools (6)
13 Bits of ice found in baseball stadiums (8)
15 Sultana's odd, substituting king with knight (5)
17 Excessively coach about connected wagons (9)
19 Mulish old boys had food around can (9) OBSTINATE
20 Devil's score of 40-40 (5)
21 A police chief's a LSD user (4,4) ACID HEAD
23 Human parts found in the art salon (6)
27 Confused Good Samaritan gives away hybrid dogs for lady-love (9)
28 Discotheque's bashes (5)
29 North American railway has overtime for lawyer (6)
30 Relative with little energy in Asia has paralysis (8) AKINESIA

Down
1 Press breaks into a computer (5)
2 Bullies treat hens excitedly (9)
3 Before multiplying, one may be expected to walk down this passage (5)
4 Rex's looking, but John's gone (4)
6 Great! United Nations published untruth about leading tech institute! (9) UNLIMITED
7 This, when one substitutes first element with nothing, produces colophony (5)
8 Mad dame's perception was logical (4,5)
9 RAW's peacemakers ready to eat with young hooligan (9) UNRIPENED
14 Run amok with handy fruits? (2,7)
15 State price for extract (9)
16 Horse sound by boy, our next door chap (9)NEIGHBOUR
18 Rum is mixed with water first in fish tanks (9)AQUARIUMS
22 Unsuitable captain's first command taken away after loss of a circular (5)INAPT
24 Old lag seen in Caltex conference (2-3)EX-CON
25 South Africa has abandoned alleged CIA mole (5)
26 Knave's vehicle accessory (4)JACK

[deepakgita]

Across
1 They may be used to rest bowlers initially having arduous paths (8) HATRACKS
5 Bare minimum at meeting where Latin's peculiar (6) QUORUM
10 Odd persons' vehicles have just a drop of diesel (5) CARDS
11 Unsold pen may make American perplexed (9) NONPLUSED
12 Onboard accommodation with engineer's tools (6) SPADES
13 Bits of ice found in baseball stadiums (8)
15 Sultana's odd, substituting king with knight (5)
17 Excessively coach about connected wagons (9)
19 Mulish old boys had food around can (9) OBSTINATE
20 Devil's score of 40-40 (5)
21 A police chief's a LSD user (4,4) ACID HEAD
23 Human parts found in the art salon (6)
27 Confused Good Samaritan gives away hybrid dogs for lady-love (9)
28 Discotheque's bashes (5)
29 North American railway has overtime for lawyer (6)
30 Relative with little energy in Asia has paralysis (8) AKINESIA

Down
1 Press breaks into a computer (5)
2 Bullies treat hens excitedly (9)
3 Before multiplying, one may be expected to walk down this passage (5)
4 Rex's looking, but John's gone (4)
6 Great! United Nations published untruth about leading tech institute! (9) UNLIMITED
7 This, when one substitutes first element with nothing, produces colophony (5)
8 Mad dame's perception was logical (4,5)
9 RAW's peacemakers ready to eat with young hooligan (9) UNRIPENED
14 Run amok with handy fruits? (2,7)
15 State price for extract (9)
16 Horse sound by boy, our next door chap (9)NEIGHBOUR
18 Rum is mixed with water first in fish tanks (9)AQUARIUMS
22 Unsuitable captain's first command taken away after loss of a circular (5)INAPT
24 Old lag seen in Caltex conference (2-3)EX-CON
25 South Africa has abandoned alleged CIA mole (5)
26 Knave's vehicle accessory (4)JACK

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 They may be used to rest bowlers initially having arduous paths (8) HATRACKS
5 Bare minimum at meeting where Latin's peculiar (6) QUORUM
10 Odd persons' vehicles have just a drop of diesel (5) CARDS
11 Unsold pen may make American perplexed (9) NONPLUSED
12 Onboard accommodation with engineer's tools (6) SPADES
13 Bits of ice found in baseball stadiums (8)DIAMONDS
15 Sultana's odd, substituting king with knight (5)QUEEN
17 Excessively coach about connected wagons (9)OVERTRAIN
19 Mulish old boys had food around can (9) OBSTINATE
20 Devil's score of 40-40 (5)DEUCE
21 A police chief's a LSD user (4,4) ACID HEAD
23 Human parts found in the art salon (6)HEARTS
27 Confused Good Samaritan gives away hybrid dogs for lady-love (9)INAMORATA
28 Discotheque's bashes (5)CLUBS
29 North American railway has overtime for lawyer (6)NOTARY
30 Relative with little energy in Asia has paralysis (8) AKINESIA

Down
1 Press breaks into a computer (5)HACKS
2 Bullies treat hens excitedly (9)THREATENS
3 Before multiplying, one may be expected to walk down this passage (5)AISLE
4 Rex's looking, but John's gone (4)KING
6 Great! United Nations published untruth about leading tech institute! (9) UNLIMITED
7 This, when one substitutes first element with nothing, produces colophony (5)RESIN
8 Mad dame's perception was logical (4,5)MADE SENSE
9 RAW's peacemakers ready to eat with young hooligan (9) UNRIPENED
14 Run amok with handy fruits? (2,7)GO BANANAS
15 State price for extract (9)QUOTATION
16 Horse sound by boy, our next door chap (9)NEIGHBOUR
18 Rum is mixed with water first in fish tanks (9)AQUARIUMS
22 Unsuitable captain's first command taken away after loss of a circular (5)INAPT
24 Old lag seen in Caltex conference (2-3)EX-CON
25 South Africa has abandoned alleged CIA mole (5)SASHA
26 Knave's vehicle accessory (4)JACK

:clap::clap::clap: To get cardsharp!

[Joshuaceada]

Skulldugger

Across
5 Cry of pain from beast half-wiped out in painful prurient practice (6)
6 Lorenzo extremely overcome by sullen grief (6)
9 Warning: Schrodinger's creature has a very sensitive tail (6)
10 Small warship's clipped rope carefully examined (8)
11 Joseph edges away, goes West for Mexican moolah (4)
12 Dishevelled lord sacked for rebellious coif (10)
13 Wayward sons pretend to be defendants in lawsuit (11)
18 Naked sprint around queen's bunk (10)
21 Novelise a legend involving circus performer (4)
22 Setter's cereal, say, causes cranial anguish (8)
23 Mystics saw barbaric woman murdering son (6)
24 Mild-manneredly mannish? (6)
25 New Journalist's long overcoat (6)

Down
1 Soul mate to bewail terrible tennis score after tournament final (4-4)
2 Preserved content: describes libraries chiefly (6)
3 Aged prior beginning to go crazy in English prison (8)
4 Relinquish in favour of the 'I' principle (6)
5 Pip stashed Jack in Davy Jones’ locker (6)
7 Not the first test attempt by every second ardent Yankee (6)
8 What wallpaper might give way to? (6,5)
14 Clarinet composition missing note succeeds piano fragment (8)
15 Where there's a will, there's a —— (8)
16 Cookery chief not committed to supporting cake-making (6)
17 Sheltered by Oxfam in extremely lean period (6)
19 Bold prosecutor discovers gang of criminals (6)
20 American slashes revolutionary, impetuous Hungarian horseman (6)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/MyfxRonYPhbFGWs96)

[deepakgita]

Across
5 Cry of pain from beast half-wiped out in painful prurient practice (6)
6 Lorenzo extremely overcome by sullen grief (6)
9 Warning: Schrodinger's creature has a very sensitive tail (6)
10 Small warship's clipped rope carefully examined (8)
11 Joseph edges away, goes West for Mexican moolah (4)
12 Dishevelled lord sacked for rebellious coif (10) ​​DREADLOCKS
13 Wayward sons pretend to be defendants in lawsuit (11) RESPONDENTS
18 Naked sprint around queen's bunk (10) BALDERDASH
21 Novelise a legend involving circus performer (4) SEAL
22 Setter's cereal, say, causes cranial anguish (8) MIGRAINE
23 Mystics saw barbaric woman murdering son (6)
24 Mild-manneredly mannish? (6)
25 New Journalist's long overcoat (6)

Down
1 Soul mate to bewail terrible tennis score after tournament final (4-4)
2 Preserved content: describes libraries chiefly (6)
3 Aged prior beginning to go crazy in English prison (8)
4 Relinquish in favour of the 'I' principle (6)
5 Pip stashed Jack in Davy Jones’ locker (6)
7 Not the first test attempt by every second ardent Yankee (6)
8 What wallpaper might give way to? (6,5)
14 Clarinet composition missing note succeeds piano fragment (8)
15 Where there's a will, there's a —— (8)
16 Cookery chief not committed to supporting cake-making (6)
17 Sheltered by Oxfam in extremely lean period (6)
19 Bold prosecutor discovers gang of criminals (6)
20 American slashes revolutionary, impetuous Hungarian horseman (6)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
5 Cry of pain from beast half-wiped out in painful prurient practice (6)
6 Lorenzo extremely overcome by sullen grief (6)
9 Warning: Schrodinger's creature has a very sensitive tail (6)
10 Small warship's clipped rope carefully examined (8)
11 Joseph edges away, goes West for Mexican moolah (4)
12 Dishevelled lord sacked for rebellious coif (10) ​​DREADLOCKS
13 Wayward sons pretend to be defendants in lawsuit (11) RESPONDENTS
18 Naked sprint around queen's bunk (10) BALDERDASH
21 Novelise a legend involving circus performer (4) SEAL
22 Setter's cereal, say, causes cranial anguish (8) MIGRAINE
23 Mystics saw barbaric woman murdering son (6)
24 Mild-manneredly mannish? (6) GENTLE
25 New Journalist's long overcoat (6)

Down
1 Soul mate to bewail terrible tennis score after tournament final (4-4)
2 Preserved content: describes libraries chiefly (6)
3 Aged prior beginning to go crazy in English prison (8)
4 Relinquish in favour of the 'I' principle (6) FOREGO
5 Pip stashed Jack in Davy Jones’ locker (6)
7 Not the first test attempt by every second ardent Yankee (6)
8 What wallpaper might give way to? (6,5)
14 Clarinet composition missing note succeeds piano fragment (8) PARTICLE
15 Where there's a will, there's a —— (8) TESTATOR
16 Cookery chief not committed to supporting cake-making (6)
17 Sheltered by Oxfam in extremely lean period (6)
19 Bold prosecutor discovers gang of criminals (6) DARING
20 American slashes revolutionary, impetuous Hungarian horseman (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 Cry of pain from beast half-wiped out in painful prurient practice (6)SCREAM
6 Lorenzo extremely overcome by sullen grief (6)DOLOUR
9 Warning: Schrodinger's creature has a very sensitive tail (6)CAVEAT
10 Small warship's clipped rope carefully examined (8)CORVETTE
11 Joseph edges away, goes West for Mexican moolah (4)PESO
12 Dishevelled lord sacked for rebellious coif (10) ​​DREADLOCKS
13 Wayward sons pretend to be defendants in lawsuit (11) RESPONDENTS
18 Naked sprint around queen's bunk (10) BALDERDASH
21 Novelise a legend involving circus performer (4) SEAL
22 Setter's cereal, say, causes cranial anguish (8) MIGRAINE
23 Mystics saw barbaric woman murdering son (6)SWAMIS
24 Mild-manneredly mannish? (6) GENTLE
25 New Journalist's long overcoat (6)CAPOTE

Down
1 Soul mate to bewail terrible tennis score after tournament final (4-4)TRUE-LOVE
2 Preserved content: describes libraries chiefly (6)SALTED
3 Aged prior beginning to go crazy in English prison (8)PORRIDGE
4 Relinquish in favour of the 'I' principle (6) FOREGO
5 Pip stashed Jack in Davy Jones’ locker (6)SEABED
7 Not the first test attempt by every second ardent Yankee (6)RETAKE
8 What wallpaper might give way to? (6,5)SCREEN SAVER
14 Clarinet composition missing note succeeds piano fragment (8) PARTICLE
15 Where there's a will, there's a —— (8) TESTATOR
16 Cookery chief not committed to supporting cake-making (6)BAKING
17 Sheltered by Oxfam in extremely lean period (6)FAMINE
19 Bold prosecutor discovers gang of criminals (6) DARING
20 American slashes revolutionary, impetuous Hungarian horseman (6)HUSSAR

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

[Joshuaceada]

Lightning

Across
8 Like one area of a continent (4)
9 Similarity of remodelled panic rooms (10)
10 Top performer getting pay hike with commendation (6)
11 Pair of sprouts clipped right away (8)
12 Line of tyres can be changed (8)
14 Secret royal staff tailing head of Australia (6)
16 Leave out old American university (4)
17 Lead technician to study footprint (5)
18 Taunt soldier to remain (4)
19 Not entirely sincere worker (6)
21 Disassociate from French pair (8)
23 Hard strike breaking rotating lens into fragments (8)
26 About to work out course of action (6)
27 Coherent dance recital at university (10)
28 Endlessly flummoxed by puzzle (4)

Down
1 New moon, star observer, essentially (10)
2 Obvious, detailed declaration (8)
3 Penny following a chapter’s emphasis (6)
4 Conceited with second cup (4)
5 Collect soil for a place to raise crops (8)
6 For the most part, select short, delightful excursion (6)
7 Opening in the side of a ship for loading wine (4)
13 Relinquish crop (5)
15 Honourable student moved by value of prestigious award (5,5)
17 Metal from unfinished ocean liner used meaningfully to begin with (8)
18 Terrible rogues let loose by heartless magistrate (8)
20 Mushroom and a bulb left out (6)
22 Worry about purl thread’s border on rug (6)
24 Losing opener, cutting instrument (4)
25 Thin list (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/5hNwbpUigPKaHkrQ8)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Like one area of a continent (4)
9 Similarity of remodelled panic rooms (10)
10 Top performer getting pay hike with commendation (6)
11 Pair of sprouts clipped right away (8) GEMINATE​
12 Line of tyres can be changed (8) ANCESTRY
14 Secret royal staff tailing head of Australia (6) ARCANE
16 Leave out old American university (4) OMIT
17 Lead technician to study footprint (5) TREAD
18 Taunt soldier to remain (4)
19 Not entirely sincere worker (6)
21 Disassociate from French pair (8)
23 Hard strike breaking rotating lens into fragments (8)
26 About to work out course of action (6)
27 Coherent dance recital at university (10)
28 Endlessly flummoxed by puzzle (4)

Down
1 New moon, star observer, essentially (10)
2 Obvious, detailed declaration (8)
3 Penny following a chapter’s emphasis (6)
4 Conceited with second cup (4)
5 Collect soil for a place to raise crops (8) F​
6 For the most part, select short, delightful excursion (6)
7 Opening in the side of a ship for loading wine (4)
13 Relinquish crop (5)
15 Honourable student moved by value of prestigious award (5,5)
17 Metal from unfinished ocean liner used meaningfully to begin with (8)
18 Terrible rogues let loose by heartless magistrate (8)
20 Mushroom and a bulb left out (6)
22 Worry about purl thread’s border on rug (6)
24 Losing opener, cutting instrument (4)
25 Thin list (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Like one area of a continent (4)
9 Similarity of remodelled panic rooms (10)
10 Top performer getting pay hike with commendation (6)
11 Pair of sprouts clipped right away (8) GEMINATE​
12 Line of tyres can be changed (8) ANCESTRY
14 Secret royal staff tailing head of Australia (6) ARCANE
16 Leave out old American university (4) OMIT
17 Lead technician to study footprint (5) TREAD
18 Taunt soldier to remain (4)
19 Not entirely sincere worker (6)
21 Disassociate from French pair (8)
23 Hard strike breaking rotating lens into fragments (8) SHRAPNEL
26 About to work out course of action (6)
27 Coherent dance recital at university (10) ARTICULATE
28 Endlessly flummoxed by puzzle (4)

Down
1 New moon, star observer, essentially (10)
2 Obvious, detailed declaration (8)
3 Penny following a chapter’s emphasis (6)
4 Conceited with second cup (4)
5 Collect soil for a place to raise crops (8) F​
6 For the most part, select short, delightful excursion (6)
7 Opening in the side of a ship for loading wine (4)
13 Relinquish crop (5)
15 Honourable student moved by value of prestigious award (5,5) NOBEL PRIZE
17 Metal from unfinished ocean liner used meaningfully to begin with (8) TITANIUM
18 Terrible rogues let loose by heartless magistrate (8)
20 Mushroom and a bulb left out (6)
22 Worry about purl thread’s border on rug (6) CARPET
24 Losing opener, cutting instrument (4)
25 Thin list (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Like one area of a continent (4)
9 Similarity of remodelled panic rooms (10)
10 Top performer getting pay hike with commendation (6)
11 Pair of sprouts clipped right away (8) GEMINATE​
12 Line of tyres can be changed (8) ANCESTRY
14 Secret royal staff tailing head of Australia (6) ARCANE
16 Leave out old American university (4) OMIT
17 Lead technician to study footprint (5) TREAD
18 Taunt soldier to remain (4)
19 Not entirely sincere worker (6)
21 Disassociate from French pair (8)
23 Hard strike breaking rotating lens into fragments (8) SHRAPNEL
26 About to work out course of action (6)
27 Coherent dance recital at university (10) ARTICULATE
28 Endlessly flummoxed by puzzle (4)

Down
1 New moon, star observer, essentially (10)
2 Obvious, detailed declaration (8)
3 Penny following a chapter’s emphasis (6)
4 Conceited with second cup (4)
5 Collect soil for a place to raise crops (8) F​
6 For the most part, select short, delightful excursion (6)
7 Opening in the side of a ship for loading wine (4)PORT
13 Relinquish crop (5)YIELD
15 Honourable student moved by value of prestigious award (5,5) NOBEL PRIZE
17 Metal from unfinished ocean liner used meaningfully to begin with (8) TITANIUM
18 Terrible rogues let loose by heartless magistrate (8)GRUESOME
20 Mushroom and a bulb left out (6)
22 Worry about purl thread’s border on rug (6) CARPET
24 Losing opener, cutting instrument (4)HARP
25 Thin list (4)LEAN

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Like one area of a continent (4) ASIA
9 Similarity of remodelled panic rooms (10) COMPARISON
10 Top performer getting pay hike with commendation (6) PRAISE
11 Pair of sprouts clipped right away (8) GEMINATE​
12 Line of tyres can be changed (8) ANCESTRY
14 Secret royal staff tailing head of Australia (6) ARCANE
16 Leave out old American university (4) OMIT
17 Lead technician to study footprint (5) TREAD
18 Taunt soldier to remain (4) GIBE
19 Not entirely sincere worker (6) TRUANT
21 Disassociate from French pair (8)
23 Hard strike breaking rotating lens into fragments (8) SHRAPNEL
26 About to work out course of action (6)
27 Coherent dance recital at university (10) ARTICULATE
28 Endlessly flummoxed by puzzle (4)

Down
1 New moon, star observer, essentially (10)
2 Obvious, detailed declaration (8)
3 Penny following a chapter’s emphasis (6)
4 Conceited with second cup (4)
5 Collect soil for a place to raise crops (8) F​
6 For the most part, select short, delightful excursion (6)
7 Opening in the side of a ship for loading wine (4)PORT
13 Relinquish crop (5)YIELD
15 Honourable student moved by value of prestigious award (5,5) NOBEL PRIZE
17 Metal from unfinished ocean liner used meaningfully to begin with (8) TITANIUM
18 Terrible rogues let loose by heartless magistrate (8)GRUESOME
20 Mushroom and a bulb left out (6)
22 Worry about purl thread’s border on rug (6) CARPET
24 Losing opener, cutting instrument (4)HARP
25 Thin list (4)LEAN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Like one area of a continent (4) ASIA
9 Similarity of remodelled panic rooms (10) COMPARISON
10 Top performer getting pay hike with commendation (6) PRAISE
11 Pair of sprouts clipped right away (8) GEMINATE​
12 Line of tyres can be changed (8) ANCESTRY
14 Secret royal staff tailing head of Australia (6) ARCANE
16 Leave out old American university (4) OMIT
17 Lead technician to study footprint (5) TREAD
18 Taunt soldier to remain (4) GIBE
19 Not entirely sincere worker (6) TRUANT
21 Disassociate from French pair (8)DRCOUPLE
23 Hard strike breaking rotating lens into fragments (8) SHRAPNEL
26 About to work out course of action (6)RESORT
27 Coherent dance recital at university (10) ARTICULATE
28 Endlessly flummoxed by puzzle (4)MAZE

Down
1 New moon, star observer, essentially (10)ASTRONOMER
2 Obvious, detailed declaration (8)MANIFEST
3 Penny following a chapter’s emphasis (6)ACCENT
4 Conceited with second cup (4)SMUG
5 Collect soil for a place to raise crops (8) F​ARMLAND
6 For the most part, select short, delightful excursion (6)PICNIC
7 Opening in the side of a ship for loading wine (4)PORT
13 Relinquish crop (5)YIELD
15 Honourable student moved by value of prestigious award (5,5) NOBEL PRIZE
17 Metal from unfinished ocean liner used meaningfully to begin with (8) TITANIUM
18 Terrible rogues let loose by heartless magistrate (8)GRUESOME
20 Mushroom and a bulb left out (6)AGARIC
22 Worry about purl thread’s border on rug (6) CARPET
24 Losing opener, cutting instrument (4)HARP
25 Thin list (4)LEAN

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

[Joshuaceada]

Vulcan

Across
1 Publicity for a proposal (9)
6 Perform a step (5)
9 A claim that is strange (5)
10 Amusing or otherwise, he's a fool (9)
11 A cove quite difficult to avoid (10)
12 Immunity protecting the body (4)
14 Hard part of a vessel (5)
15 Looking back, negligence stopped patient's heart (in observation) (6)
17 Sounds like someone who laps up alcohol (6)
19 Track inventory, say (5)
24 Recess/interval first off (4)
25 American president's “is” — where one could be wrong (10)
27 Prepare a detailed document to defend one at the receiving end (9)
28 Examine a draft written in American English (5)
29 Bird, for example, on tree primarily (5)
30 Official rate perhaps more reliable (9)

Down
1 Request from a cricketer perhaps to change sides (6)
2 Tube poet caught outside university (7)
3 Musician Novello captivated by a mantra: “Mind is assimilating everything” (10)
4 Foolishness of one trapped by “I Do” — extremely crazy (6)
5 No. It's a message conveyed through puzzles almost daily and even followed (8)
6 Kind of entertainment that releases pressure (4)
7 Country song about people of a kind (7)
8 Fake tears shed by a character (6)
13 Small delay after vessel stopped initially for random inspections (4-6)
16 Teach a class with railway model (5,3)
18 Member of home team first to retire (7)
20 Having sound/good musical perception, it's the starting point (3,4)
21 Home, overwhelming one (6)
22 Composed a song that didn't have a good ending (6)
23 With no money, runs to a middleman (6)
26 Warmth of the attic (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/6jZKkCRLiVTaEefP7)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Publicity for a proposal (9)
6 Perform a step (5)
9 A claim that is strange (5)
10 Amusing or otherwise, he's a fool (9)
11 A cove quite difficult to avoid (10) ​EQUIVOCATE
12 Immunity protecting the body (4) ​UNIT
14 Hard part of a vessel (5) STERN
15 Looking back, negligence stopped patient's heart (in observation) (6) ESPIAL
17 Sounds like someone who laps up alcohol (6) LIQUOR
19 Track inventory, say (5)
24 Recess/interval first off (4)
25 American president's “is” — where one could be wrong (10)
27 Prepare a detailed document to defend one at the receiving end (9)
28 Examine a draft written in American English (5)
29 Bird, for example, on tree primarily (5)
30 Official rate perhaps more reliable (9)

Down
1 Request from a cricketer perhaps to change sides (6)
2 Tube poet caught outside university (7)
3 Musician Novello captivated by a mantra: “Mind is assimilating everything” (10)
4 Foolishness of one trapped by “I Do” — extremely crazy (6)
5 No. It's a message conveyed through puzzles almost daily and even followed (8)
6 Kind of entertainment that releases pressure (4)
7 Country song about people of a kind (7)
8 Fake tears shed by a character (6)
13 Small delay after vessel stopped initially for random inspections (4-6)
16 Teach a class with railway model (5,3)
18 Member of home team first to retire (7)
20 Having sound/good musical perception, it's the starting point (3,4)
21 Home, overwhelming one (6)
22 Composed a song that didn't have a good ending (6)
23 With no money, runs to a middleman (6)
26 Warmth of the attic (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Publicity for a proposal (9)
6 Perform a step (5)
9 A claim that is strange (5)
10 Amusing or otherwise, he's a fool (9)
11 A cove quite difficult to avoid (10) ​EQUIVOCATE
12 Immunity protecting the body (4) ​UNIT
14 Hard part of a vessel (5) STERN
15 Looking back, negligence stopped patient's heart (in observation) (6) ESPIAL
17 Sounds like someone who laps up alcohol (6) LIQUOR
19 Track inventory, say (5)
24 Recess/interval first off (4)
25 American president's “is” — where one could be wrong (10)
27 Prepare a detailed document to defend one at the receiving end (9) REDRESSAL
28 Examine a draft written in American English (5)
29 Bird, for example, on tree primarily (5) EGRET
30 Official rate perhaps more reliable (9)

Down
1 Request from a cricketer perhaps to change sides (6)
2 Tube poet caught outside university (7)
3 Musician Novello captivated by a mantra: “Mind is assimilating everything” (10)
4 Foolishness of one trapped by “I Do” — extremely crazy (6)
5 No. It's a message conveyed through puzzles almost daily and even followed (8)
6 Kind of entertainment that releases pressure (4)
7 Country song about people of a kind (7) ARMENIA
8 Fake tears shed by a character (6)
13 Small delay after vessel stopped initially for random inspections (4-6)
16 Teach a class with railway model (5,3) TRAIN SET
18 Member of home team first to retire (7) INSIDER
20 Having sound/good musical perception, it's the starting point (3,4)
21 Home, overwhelming one (6)
22 Composed a song that didn't have a good ending (6)
23 With no money, runs to a middleman (6)
26 Warmth of the attic (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Publicity for a proposal (9)
6 Perform a step (5)
9 A claim that is strange (5)
10 Amusing or otherwise, he's a fool (9)
11 A cove quite difficult to avoid (10) ​EQUIVOCATE
12 Immunity protecting the body (4) ​UNIT
14 Hard part of a vessel (5) STERN
15 Looking back, negligence stopped patient's heart (in observation) (6) ESPIAL
17 Sounds like someone who laps up alcohol (6) LIQUOR
19 Track inventory, say (5)
24 Recess/interval first off (4)
25 American president's “is” — where one could be wrong (10)
27 Prepare a detailed document to defend one at the receiving end (9) REDRESSAL
28 Examine a draft written in American English (5)
29 Bird, for example, on tree primarily (5) EGRET
30 Official rate perhaps more reliable (9)

Down
1 Request from a cricketer perhaps to change sides (6)
2 Tube poet caught outside university (7)
3 Musician Novello captivated by a mantra: “Mind is assimilating everything” (10)
4 Foolishness of one trapped by “I Do” — extremely crazy (6)
5 No. It's a message conveyed through puzzles almost daily and even followed (8)
6 Kind of entertainment that releases pressure (4)SORT
7 Country song about people of a kind (7) ARMENIA
8 Fake tears shed by a character (6)
13 Small delay after vessel stopped initially for random inspections (4-6)SPOT-CHECKS
16 Teach a class with railway model (5,3) TRAIN SET
18 Member of home team first to retire (7) INSIDER
20 Having sound/good musical perception, it's the starting point (3,4)NEW YEAR
21 Home, overwhelming one (6)
22 Composed a song that didn't have a good ending (6)
23 With no money, runs to a middleman (6)BROKER
26 Warmth of the attic (4)HEAT

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Publicity for a proposal (9) PROMOTION
6 Perform a step (5)
9 A claim that is strange (5) ALIEN
10 Amusing or otherwise, he's a fool (9) IGNORAMUS
11 A cove quite difficult to avoid (10) ​EQUIVOCATE
12 Immunity protecting the body (4) ​UNIT
14 Hard part of a vessel (5) STERN
15 Looking back, negligence stopped patient's heart (in observation) (6) ESPIAL
17 Sounds like someone who laps up alcohol (6) LIQUOR
19 Track inventory, say (5)
24 Recess/interval first off (4)
25 American president's “is” — where one could be wrong (10)
27 Prepare a detailed document to defend one at the receiving end (9) REDRESSAL
28 Examine a draft written in American English (5)
29 Bird, for example, on tree primarily (5) EGRET
30 Official rate perhaps more reliable (9)

Down
1 Request from a cricketer perhaps to change sides (6) PRAYER
2 Tube poet caught outside university (7)
3 Musician Novello captivated by a mantra: “Mind is assimilating everything” (10)
4 Foolishness of one trapped by “I Do” — extremely crazy (6) IDIOCY
5 No. It's a message conveyed through puzzles almost daily and even followed (8)
6 Kind of entertainment that releases pressure (4)SORT
7 Country song about people of a kind (7) ARMENIA
8 Fake tears shed by a character (6)
13 Small delay after vessel stopped initially for random inspections (4-6)SPOT-CHECKS
16 Teach a class with railway model (5,3) TRAIN SET
18 Member of home team first to retire (7) INSIDER
20 Having sound/good musical perception, it's the starting point (3,4)NEW YEAR
21 Home, overwhelming one (6)
22 Composed a song that didn't have a good ending (6)
23 With no money, runs to a middleman (6)BROKER
26 Warmth of the attic (4)HEAT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Publicity for a proposal (9) PROMOTION
6 Perform a step (5)STAGE
9 A claim that is strange (5) ALIEN
10 Amusing or otherwise, he's a fool (9) IGNORAMUS
11 A cove quite difficult to avoid (10) ​EQUIVOCATE
12 Immunity protecting the body (4) ​UNIT
14 Hard part of a vessel (5) STERN
15 Looking back, negligence stopped patient's heart (in observation) (6) ESPIAL
17 Sounds like someone who laps up alcohol (6) LIQUOR
19 Track inventory, say (5)STALK
24 Recess/interval first off (4)APSE
25 American president's “is” — where one could be wrong (10)EISENHOWER
27 Prepare a detailed document to defend one at the receiving end (9) REDRESSAL
28 Examine a draft written in American English (5)CHECK
29 Bird, for example, on tree primarily (5) EGRET
30 Official rate perhaps more reliable (9)TREASURER

Down
1 Request from a cricketer perhaps to change sides (6) PRAYER
2 Tube poet caught outside university (7)OVIDUCT
3 Musician Novello captivated by a mantra: “Mind is assimilating everything” (10)OMNIVOROUS
4 Foolishness of one trapped by “I Do” — extremely crazy (6) IDIOCY
5 No. It's a message conveyed through puzzles almost daily and even followed (8)NINETEEN
6 Kind of entertainment that releases pressure (4)SORT
7 Country song about people of a kind (7) ARMENIA
8 Fake tears shed by a character (6)ERSATZ
13 Small delay after vessel stopped initially for random inspections (4-6)SPOT-CHECKS
16 Teach a class with railway model (5,3) TRAIN SET
18 Member of home team first to retire (7) INSIDER
20 Having sound/good musical perception, it's the starting point (3,4)NEW YEAR
21 Home, overwhelming one (6)PALACE
22 Composed a song that didn't have a good ending (6)SERENE
23 With no money, runs to a middleman (6)BROKER
26 Warmth of the attic (4)HEAT

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

[Joshuaceada]

Anon

Across
1 Initially, was this place a fight’s location? (11)
9 Eat with railway official in small room (7)
10 Come forward with headless puppets that are broken (4,2)
11 Trap, in the near future, returning Oriental (5)
12 Emergency Room antic, somehow, is inevitable (7)
15 Cut off the head, provoke with effortlessness (4)
16 Notice official’s conduct (10)
18 The haughty, injected with leading vaccine, unmoved (10)
20 Once more, lose a yield (4)
23 Disagrees with, but achieves always (7)
24 Tree lanky, at first, to bend (5)
26 Western Indian dish in new style (6)
27 Overuse edited bodies of work (7)
28 Embodied by individual — one learner — who left meadow (11)

Down
2 Dictator left out for leading hero at this place (6)
3 Look back, stare, stumble! (4)
4 Self-disciplined sailor, wise man, return to me promissory notes (10)
5 Excessively cut visible edge (8)
6 Well-organized tutors receive one globetrotter (7)
7 I’m trained to cook temporarily (2,7)
8 Associations pushing son to the end at concert (6)
13 Respect Indian man’s share (10)
14 Estate is protected by, at first, federally enforceable warrant (9)
17 Renegades lose second leg, destroyed by bombs (8)
19 Public Relations by disoriented alien for candy? (7)
21 Gold in atmosphere at dawn (6)
22 Condition for creator to protect first liberty (6)
25 Game where, initially, gentlemen only, ladies forbidden (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/iSWVwMpCeA9biGn18)

[Russellbew]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY !

Across
1 Initially, was this place a fight’s location? (11)
9 Eat with railway official in small room (7) DINETTE
10 Come forward with headless puppets that are broken (4,2)
11 Trap, in the near future, returning Oriental (5)
12 Emergency Room antic, somehow, is inevitable (7) CERTAIN
15 Cut off the head, provoke with effortlessness (4)
16 Notice official’s conduct (10) ADMINISTER
18 The haughty, injected with leading vaccine, unmoved (10)
20 Once more, lose a yield (4)
23 Disagrees with, but achieves always (7)
24 Tree lanky, at first, to bend (5)
26 Western Indian dish in new style (6)
27 Overuse edited bodies of work (7)
28 Embodied by individual — one learner — who left meadow (11)

Down
2 Dictator left out for leading hero at this place (6) HITHER
3 Look back, stare, stumble! (4)
4 Self-disciplined sailor, wise man, return to me promissory notes (10) ABSTEMIOUS
5 Excessively cut visible edge (8)
6 Well-organized tutors receive one globetrotter (7)
7 I’m trained to cook temporarily (2,7)
8 Associations pushing son to the end at concert (6)
13 Respect Indian man’s share (10)
14 Estate is protected by, at first, federally enforceable warrant (9)
17 Renegades lose second leg, destroyed by bombs (8)
19 Public Relations by disoriented alien for candy? (7)
21 Gold in atmosphere at dawn (6)
22 Condition for creator to protect first liberty (6)
25 Game where, initially, gentlemen only, ladies forbidden (4)

[deepakgita]

INDEPENDENCE DAY GREETINGS

Across
1 Initially, was this place a fight’s location? (11) WHEREABOUTS
9 Eat with railway official in small room (7) DINETTE
10 Come forward with headless puppets that are broken (4,2) STEP UP
11 Trap, in the near future, returning Oriental (5) NOOSE
12 Emergency Room antic, somehow, is inevitable (7) CERTAIN
15 Cut off the head, provoke with effortlessness (4) EASE
16 Notice official’s conduct (10) ADMINISTER
18 The haughty, injected with leading vaccine, unmoved (10) IMPERVIOUS
20 Once more, lose a yield (4)
23 Disagrees with, but achieves always (7)
24 Tree lanky, at first, to bend (5)
26 Western Indian dish in new style (6)
27 Overuse edited bodies of work (7)
28 Embodied by individual — one learner — who left meadow (11)

Down
2 Dictator left out for leading hero at this place (6) HITHER
3 Look back, stare, stumble! (4)
4 Self-disciplined sailor, wise man, return to me promissory notes (10) ABSTEMIOUS
5 Excessively cut visible edge (8)
6 Well-organized tutors receive one globetrotter (7)
7 I’m trained to cook temporarily (2,7)
8 Associations pushing son to the end at concert (6)
13 Respect Indian man’s share (10)
14 Estate is protected by, at first, federally enforceable warrant (9)
17 Renegades lose second leg, destroyed by bombs (8)
19 Public Relations by disoriented alien for candy? (7)
21 Gold in atmosphere at dawn (6)
22 Condition for creator to protect first liberty (6)
25 Game where, initially, gentlemen only, ladies forbidden (4)