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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Not coy, working for magnate (6)
4 Man in supreme command (6)
8 Despite reputation, getting behind idiot in drama (15)
10 Less than appropriate promise (9)
11 Arbiter, since retiring, in less danger (5)
12 Find clue with odd parts missing? That’s useless (4)
13 Pal became excited about hot dessert (5,5)
16 Songwriter taking firm line with journalist, right away (4,6)
18 Stagger, being wounded – not good (4)
21 Praise former partner with revolutionary group (5) EXTOL
22 Some junk now in garage in the dark (9) UNKNOWING
23 Avoid attracting attention of warlike people running riot (4,1,3,7) KEEP A LOW PROFILE
24 Head for alpine trail to make this? (6) ASCENT
25 Recall varied stock of wine (6) CELLAR


Down
1 Facetious language followed by creep with cry of mock horror (6-2-5)
2 Controlled a nervous movement up in fortress (7)
3 Willows and wild roses covering island (6)
4 Wash tub’s last two articles (5)
5 Corruption of demon has to be substantial (8)
6 Learner in boat endlessly going over tips from unconventional expert (7)
7 Bird in display filled with passion (8)
9 Feminist from different era emerging with hesitation (8,5)
14 Examinations inhibit us, keeping quiet (5-3)
15 Wise to restrict pressure before bad overflow (8)
17 Characters in correspondence (7)
19 Test involving iodine, very little (7)
20 Sombre doctor stood up (6)
22 Engineer about to reveal submarine (1-4)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article7923973.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Not coy, working for magnate (6) TYCOON
4 Man in supreme command (6) BEHEST
8 Despite reputation, getting behind idiot in drama (15) NOTWITHSTANDING
10 Less than appropriate promise (9)
11 Arbiter, since retiring, in less danger (5) SAFER
12 Find clue with odd parts missing? That’s useless (4) IDLE
13 Pal became excited about hot dessert (5,5)
16 Songwriter taking firm line with journalist, right away (4,6)
18 Stagger, being wounded – not good (4)
21 Praise former partner with revolutionary group (5) EXTOL
22 Some junk now in garage in the dark (9) UNKNOWING
23 Avoid attracting attention of warlike people running riot (4,1,3,7) KEEP A LOW PROFILE
24 Head for alpine trail to make this? (6) ASCENT
25 Recall varied stock of wine (6) CELLAR


Down
1 Facetious language followed by creep with cry of mock horror (6-2-5)
2 Controlled a nervous movement up in fortress (7)
3 Willows and wild roses covering island (6)
4 Wash tub’s last two articles (5)
5 Corruption of demon has to be substantial (8)
6 Learner in boat endlessly going over tips from unconventional expert (7)
7 Bird in display filled with passion (8)
9 Feminist from different era emerging with hesitation (8,5)
14 Examinations inhibit us, keeping quiet (5-3)
15 Wise to restrict pressure before bad overflow (8)
17 Characters in correspondence (7)
19 Test involving iodine, very little (7)
20 Sombre doctor stood up (6)
22 Engineer about to reveal submarine (1-4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Not coy, working for magnate (6) TYCOON
4 Man in supreme command (6) BEHEST
8 Despite reputation, getting behind idiot in drama (15) NOTWITHSTANDING
10 Less than appropriate promise (9)
11 Arbiter, since retiring, in less danger (5) SAFER
12 Find clue with odd parts missing? That’s useless (4) IDLE
13 Pal became excited about hot dessert (5,5)
16 Songwriter taking firm line with journalist, right away (4,6)
18 Stagger, being wounded – not good (4)
21 Praise former partner with revolutionary group (5) EXTOL
22 Some junk now in garage in the dark (9) UNKNOWING
23 Avoid attracting attention of warlike people running riot (4,1,3,7) KEEP A LOW PROFILE
24 Head for alpine trail to make this? (6) ASCENT
25 Recall varied stock of wine (6) CELLAR


Down
1 Facetious language followed by creep with cry of mock horror (6-2-5)
2 Controlled a nervous movement up in fortress (7)CITADEL
3 Willows and wild roses covering island (6)
4 Wash tub’s last two articles (5)BATHE
5 Corruption of demon has to be substantial (8)HANDSOME
6 Learner in boat endlessly going over tips from unconventional expert (7)
7 Bird in display filled with passion (8)
9 Feminist from different era emerging with hesitation (8,5)
14 Examinations inhibit us, keeping quiet (5-3)
15 Wise to restrict pressure before bad overflow (8)
17 Characters in correspondence (7)LETTERS
19 Test involving iodine, very little (7)
20 Sombre doctor stood up (6)MOROSE
22 Engineer about to reveal submarine (1-4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Not coy, working for magnate (6) TYCOON
4 Man in supreme command (6) BEHEST
8 Despite reputation, getting behind idiot in drama (15) NOTWITHSTANDING
10 Less than appropriate promise (9)UNDERTAKE
11 Arbiter, since retiring, in less danger (5) SAFER
12 Find clue with odd parts missing? That’s useless (4) IDLE
13 Pal became excited about hot dessert (5,5)PEACH MELBA
16 Songwriter taking firm line with journalist, right away (4,6)COLE PORTER
18 Stagger, being wounded – not good (4)STUN
21 Praise former partner with revolutionary group (5) EXTOL
22 Some junk now in garage in the dark (9) UNKNOWING
23 Avoid attracting attention of warlike people running riot (4,1,3,7) KEEP A LOW PROFILE
24 Head for alpine trail to make this? (6) ASCENT
25 Recall varied stock of wine (6) CELLAR


Down
1 Facetious language followed by creep with cry of mock horror (6-2-5)TONGUE-IN-CHEEK
2 Controlled a nervous movement up in fortress (7)CITADEL
3 Willows and wild roses covering island (6)
4 Wash tub’s last two articles (5)BATHE
5 Corruption of demon has to be substantial (8)HANDSOME
6 Learner in boat endlessly going over tips from unconventional expert (7)SKILFUL
7 Bird in display filled with passion (8)WHEATEAR
9 Feminist from different era emerging with hesitation (8,5)GERMAINE GREER
14 Examinations inhibit us, keeping quiet (5-3)CHECK-UPS
15 Wise to restrict pressure before bad overflow (8)SPILLAGE
17 Characters in correspondence (7)LETTERS
19 Test involving iodine, very little (7)TRIVIAL
20 Sombre doctor stood up (6)MOROSE
22 Engineer about to reveal submarine (1-4)U-BOAT

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

Across
1 Shrewd missus seduces, conceals (6)
4 Visitor's vehicle parked outside alley is stripped (6)
9 Pitcher's against including an oriental (4)
10 Hardware store supplying ROM, almost ignores North (10)
11 USSR disintegrated, primarily into a different country (6)
12 Agent in disguise traps Asian and evacuates elder youth (8)
13 To humbly ask for help, auditor comes to quiet worker in between (3,2,4)
15 Cross verify missing condition (5)
16 Silly ploy backfires, nothing in it (5)
18 The circle could start dynamic form of government (9)
22 Heart has failed leading to an inflammatory condition (4,4)
23 Cost manipulated in getting an alarm bell (6)
25 Show pity according to experience of a hater reborn (4,1,5)
26 Meet was regularly held in a row of buildings (4)
27 Mass at old city near England finished (6)
28 Conservative bishop found in kinky orgy with a humanoid robot, maybe (6)

Down
1 Well, thanks for including university academic in making a medical instrument (7)
2 Glasses procured by police officer with some EMI at cost regularly (5)
3 Inscription is what eastern religious path's about (7)
5 Forge metal; take reading to make an ornament (6)
6 Listen, love and death's related, answer lies within (4,2,3)
7 Once more choose spin; Thirimanne finally will get caught (2-5)
8 Noted thief has bungled; Stupid (4,2,3,4)
14 Hospital dweller gets certificate about his heart, after a point (9)
17 A type of pitch, unused by thrower, maybe (7)
19 Endure auto's thievery, extremely corrupt (7)
20 Lunch in Wagah to have a chat (7)
21 Sailor returns with the river swimmer perhaps (6)
24 Arrived with nothing for performance (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/vDT8DC6rhTJRMvMa6)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Shrewd missus seduces, conceals (6)
4 Visitor's vehicle parked outside alley is stripped (6)
9 Pitcher's against including an oriental (4)
10 Hardware store supplying ROM, almost ignores North (10)
11 USSR disintegrated, primarily into a different country (6)
12 Agent in disguise traps Asian and evacuates elder youth (8)
13 To humbly ask for help, auditor comes to quiet worker in between (3,2,4)
15 Cross verify missing condition (5)
16 Silly ploy backfires, nothing in it (5)
18 The circle could start dynamic form of government (9)
22 Heart has failed leading to an inflammatory condition (4,4)
23 Cost manipulated in getting an alarm bell (6)
25 Show pity according to experience of a hater reborn (4,1,5)
26 Meet was regularly held in a row of buildings (4)
27 Mass at old city near England finished (6)
28 Conservative bishop found in kinky orgy with a humanoid robot, maybe (6)

Down
1 Well, thanks for including university academic in making a medical instrument (7)
2 Glasses procured by police officer with some EMI at cost regularly (5)
3 Inscription is what eastern religious path's about (7)
5 Forge metal; take reading to make an ornament (6)
6 Listen, love and death's related, answer lies within (4,2,3)
7 Once more choose spin; Thirimanne finally will get caught (2-5) RE-ELECT
8 Noted thief has bungled; Stupid (4,2,3,4) SOFT IN THE HEAD
14 Hospital dweller gets certificate about his heart, after a point (9) INPATIENT
17 A type of pitch, unused by thrower, maybe (7) OVERARM
19 Endure auto's thievery, extremely corrupt (7) OUTSTAY
20 Lunch in Wagah to have a chat (7)
21 Sailor returns with the river swimmer perhaps (6)
24 Arrived with nothing for performance (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Shrewd missus seduces, conceals (6)
4 Visitor's vehicle parked outside alley is stripped (6)
9 Pitcher's against including an oriental (4)
10 Hardware store supplying ROM, almost ignores North (10)
11 USSR disintegrated, primarily into a different country (6)
12 Agent in disguise traps Asian and evacuates elder youth (8)
13 To humbly ask for help, auditor comes to quiet worker in between (3,2,4)
15 Cross verify missing condition (5)
16 Silly ploy backfires, nothing in it (5)
18 The circle could start dynamic form of government (9)
22 Heart has failed leading to an inflammatory condition (4,4)
23 Cost manipulated in getting an alarm bell (6)
25 Show pity according to experience of a hater reborn (4,1,5)
26 Meet was regularly held in a row of buildings (4) MEWS
27 Mass at old city near England finished (6)
28 Conservative bishop found in kinky orgy with a humanoid robot, maybe (6) CYBORG

Down
1 Well, thanks for including university academic in making a medical instrument (7)
2 Glasses procured by police officer with some EMI at cost regularly (5) SPECS
3 Inscription is what eastern religious path's about (7)
5 Forge metal; take reading to make an ornament (6)
6 Listen, love and death's related, answer lies within (4,2,3)
7 Once more choose spin; Thirimanne finally will get caught (2-5) RE-ELECT
8 Noted thief has bungled; Stupid (4,2,3,4) SOFT IN THE HEAD
14 Hospital dweller gets certificate about his heart, after a point (9) INPATIENT
17 A type of pitch, unused by thrower, maybe (7) OVERARM
19 Endure auto's thievery, extremely corrupt (7) OUTSTAY
20 Lunch in Wagah to have a chat (7) CHINWAG
21 Sailor returns with the river swimmer perhaps (6)
24 Arrived with nothing for performance (5) CAMEO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Shrewd missus seduces, conceals (6)
4 Visitor's vehicle parked outside alley is stripped (6)
9 Pitcher's against including an oriental (4)
10 Hardware store supplying ROM, almost ignores North (10)
11 USSR disintegrated, primarily into a different country (6)RUSSIA
12 Agent in disguise traps Asian and evacuates elder youth (8)
13 To humbly ask for help, auditor comes to quiet worker in between (3,2,4)
15 Cross verify missing condition (5)
16 Silly ploy backfires, nothing in it (5)
18 The circle could start dynamic form of government (9)
22 Heart has failed leading to an inflammatory condition (4,4)HEAT RASH
23 Cost manipulated in getting an alarm bell (6)
25 Show pity according to experience of a hater reborn (4,1,5)TAKE A HEART
26 Meet was regularly held in a row of buildings (4) MEWS
27 Mass at old city near England finished (6)
28 Conservative bishop found in kinky orgy with a humanoid robot, maybe (6) CYBORG

Down
1 Well, thanks for including university academic in making a medical instrument (7)
2 Glasses procured by police officer with some EMI at cost regularly (5) SPECS
3 Inscription is what eastern religious path's about (7)EPITAPH
5 Forge metal; take reading to make an ornament (6)
6 Listen, love and death's related, answer lies within (4,2,3)LEND AN EAR
7 Once more choose spin; Thirimanne finally will get caught (2-5) RE-ELECT
8 Noted thief has bungled; Stupid (4,2,3,4) SOFT IN THE HEAD
14 Hospital dweller gets certificate about his heart, after a point (9) INPATIENT
17 A type of pitch, unused by thrower, maybe (7) OVERARM
19 Endure auto's thievery, extremely corrupt (7) OUTSTAY
20 Lunch in Wagah to have a chat (7) CHINWAG
21 Sailor returns with the river swimmer perhaps (6)
24 Arrived with nothing for performance (5) CAMEO

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Shrewd missus seduces, conceals (6)
4 Visitor's vehicle parked outside alley is stripped (6)
9 Pitcher's against including an oriental (4)
10 Hardware store supplying ROM, almost ignores North (10)
11 USSR disintegrated, primarily into a different country (6)
12 Agent in disguise traps Asian and evacuates elder youth (8)
13 To humbly ask for help, auditor comes to quiet worker in between (3,2,4)
15 Cross verify missing condition (5)
16 Silly ploy backfires, nothing in it (5)
18 The circle could start dynamic form of government (9) THEOCRACY
22 Heart has failed leading to an inflammatory condition (4,4)
23 Cost manipulated in getting an alarm bell (6) TOCSIN
25 Show pity according to experience of a hater reborn (4,1,5) HAVE A HEART
26 Meet was regularly held in a row of buildings (4) MEWS
27 Mass at old city near England finished (6) MATURE
28 Conservative bishop found in kinky orgy with a humanoid robot, maybe (6) CYBORG

Down
1 Well, thanks for including university academic in making a medical instrument (7)
2 Glasses procured by police officer with some EMI at cost regularly (5)
3 Inscription is what eastern religious path's about (7)
5 Forge metal; take reading to make an ornament (6)
6 Listen, love and death's related, answer lies within (4,2,3)
7 Once more choose spin; Thirimanne finally will get caught (2-5) RE-ELECT
8 Noted thief has bungled; Stupid (4,2,3,4) SOFT IN THE HEAD
14 Hospital dweller gets certificate about his heart, after a point (9) INPATIENT
17 A type of pitch, unused by thrower, maybe (7) OVERARM
19 Endure auto's thievery, extremely corrupt (7) OUTSTAY
20 Lunch in Wagah to have a chat (7)
21 Sailor returns with the river swimmer perhaps (6)
24 Arrived with nothing for performance (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Shrewd missus seduces, conceals (6)SUSSED
4 Visitor's vehicle parked outside alley is stripped (6)CALLER
9 Pitcher's against including an oriental (4)VASE
10 Hardware store supplying ROM, almost ignores North (10)IRONMONGER
11 USSR disintegrated, primarily into a different country (6)RUSSISA
12 Agent in disguise traps Asian and evacuates elder youth (8)TEENAGER
13 To humbly ask for help, auditor comes to quiet worker in between (3,2,4)CAP IN HAND
15 Cross verify missing condition (5)TESTY
16 Silly ploy backfires, nothing in it (5)LOOPY
18 The circle could start dynamic form of government (9) THEOCRACY
22 Heart has failed leading to an inflammatory condition (4,4)HEAT RASH
23 Cost manipulated in getting an alarm bell (6) TOCSIN
25 Show pity according to experience of a hater reborn (4,1,5) HAVE A HEART
26 Meet was regularly held in a row of buildings (4) MEWS
27 Mass at old city near England finished (6) MATURE
28 Conservative bishop found in kinky orgy with a humanoid robot, maybe (6) CYBORG

Down
1 Well, thanks for including university academic in making a medical instrument (7)SPATULA
2 Glasses procured by police officer with some EMI at cost regularly (5)SPECS
3 Inscription is what eastern religious path's about (7)EPITAPH
5 Forge metal; take reading to make an ornament (6)ARMLET
6 Listen, love and death's related, answer lies within (4,2,3)LEND AN EAR
7 Once more choose spin; Thirimanne finally will get caught (2-5) RE-ELECT
8 Noted thief has bungled; Stupid (4,2,3,4) SOFT IN THE HEAD
14 Hospital dweller gets certificate about his heart, after a point (9) INPATIENT
17 A type of pitch, unused by thrower, maybe (7) OVERARM
19 Endure auto's thievery, extremely corrupt (7) OUTSTAY
20 Lunch in Wagah to have a chat (7)CHINWAG
21 Sailor returns with the river swimmer perhaps (6)BATHER
24 Arrived with nothing for performance (5)CAMEO

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! Body parts found as a theme!

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

Across
9 Security seen in hot, love scene (7)
10 Ignorant of a clash between UN and England (7)
11 Grain supplied by the Spanish soldiers taken by stranger (7)
12 Father makes cake; girl on entry gets a box (7)
13 Reports from east's wrong, media vets infrequently (9)
15 Forsake General concealing a victory (5)
16 Instruments like die I dispatched as a substitute for spade (7)
19 Stay if son organized meet (7)
20 Right inside, auditor seen with wife's pupil; Creep (5)
21 Be dormant in cold period. I ne'er bath anyway (9)
25 In new demo, nut is fixed and assembled for use (7)
26 OK, get down and head right inside (7)
28 Old city in South African province is chemical-free (7)
29 Somehow accede position and get security (7)

Down
1 Dairy product from Switzerland, Central Greece used without dressing (6)
2 Being inactive? Please reform (6)
3 About to win air conditioner in contest (4)
4 Check-up incomplete; repeated for an organ (6)
5 Engineer uses prop for plans (8)
6 Alto car crashes around lake; in it Copper finds an electronic device (10)
7 Groups of travellers seen in vehicles carrying a vanadium article (8)
8 Unsympathetically terminate/end love with heartless lady (8)
14 Lifts cost a real bomb at Sweden (10)
16 Diamond and forecast of copper inside — Archaeologist's final certificate (8)
17 Visa reissued, includes passage to bridges (8)
18 On return, avoids including Switzerland itinerary (8)
22 Confronts king decked in jewels (6)
23 Gold rush is awe-inspiring (6)
24 Eats stew at Lawrence's manor (6)
27 Dismissed first player, point secured in tie (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/KbEXYqJuiFB2nAbGA)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Security seen in hot, love scene (7) HOSTAGE
10 Ignorant of a clash between UN and England (7) UNAWARE
11 Grain supplied by the Spanish soldiers taken by stranger (7) ELEMENT
12 Father makes cake; girl on entry gets a box (7) PACKAGE
13 Reports from east's wrong, media vets infrequently (9) EXPRESSES
15 Forsake General concealing a victory (5)
16 Instruments like die I dispatched as a substitute for spade (7)
19 Stay if son organized meet (7)
20 Right inside, auditor seen with wife's pupil; Creep (5)
21 Be dormant in cold period. I ne'er bath anyway (9)
25 In new demo, nut is fixed and assembled for use (7)
26 OK, get down and head right inside (7)
28 Old city in South African province is chemical-free (7)
29 Somehow accede position and get security (7)

Down
1 Dairy product from Switzerland, Central Greece used without dressing (6)
2 Being inactive? Please reform (6)
3 About to win air conditioner in contest (4)
4 Check-up incomplete; repeated for an organ (6)
5 Engineer uses prop for plans (8)
6 Alto car crashes around lake; in it Copper finds an electronic device (10)
7 Groups of travellers seen in vehicles carrying a vanadium article (8)
8 Unsympathetically terminate/end love with heartless lady (8)
14 Lifts cost a real bomb at Sweden (10)
16 Diamond and forecast of copper inside — Archaeologist's final certificate (8)
17 Visa reissued, includes passage to bridges (8)
18 On return, avoids including Switzerland itinerary (8)
22 Confronts king decked in jewels (6)
23 Gold rush is awe-inspiring (6)
24 Eats stew at Lawrence's manor (6)
27 Dismissed first player, point secured in tie (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Security seen in hot, love scene (7) HOSTAGE
10 Ignorant of a clash between UN and England (7) UNAWARE
11 Grain supplied by the Spanish soldiers taken by stranger (7) ELEMENT
12 Father makes cake; girl on entry gets a box (7) PACKAGE
13 Reports from east's wrong, media vets infrequently (9) EXPRESSES
15 Forsake General concealing a victory (5)
16 Instruments like die I dispatched as a substitute for spade (7)
19 Stay if son organized meet (7)
20 Right inside, auditor seen with wife's pupil; Creep (5)
21 Be dormant in cold period. I ne'er bath anyway (9)HIBERNATE
25 In new demo, nut is fixed and assembled for use (7)
26 OK, get down and head right inside (7)
28 Old city in South African province is chemical-free (7)
29 Somehow accede position and get security (7)

Down
1 Dairy product from Switzerland, Central Greece used without dressing (6)CHEESE
2 Being inactive? Please reform (6)ASLEEP
3 About to win air conditioner in contest (4)RACE
4 Check-up incomplete; repeated for an organ (6)
5 Engineer uses prop for plans (8)
6 Alto car crashes around lake; in it Copper finds an electronic device (10)
7 Groups of travellers seen in vehicles carrying a vanadium article (8)
8 Unsympathetically terminate/end love with heartless lady (8)
14 Lifts cost a real bomb at Sweden (10)
16 Diamond and forecast of copper inside — Archaeologist's final certificate (8)
17 Visa reissued, includes passage to bridges (8)
18 On return, avoids including Switzerland itinerary (8)SCHEDULE
22 Confronts king decked in jewels (6)
23 Gold rush is awe-inspiring (6)
24 Eats stew at Lawrence's manor (6)
27 Dismissed first player, point secured in tie (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Security seen in hot, love scene (7) HOSTAGE
10 Ignorant of a clash between UN and England (7) UNAWARE
11 Grain supplied by the Spanish soldiers taken by stranger (7) ELEMENT
12 Father makes cake; girl on entry gets a box (7) PACKAGE
13 Reports from east's wrong, media vets infrequently (9) EXPRESSES
15 Forsake General concealing a victory (5) LEAVE
16 Instruments like die I dispatched as a substitute for spade (7)
19 Stay if son organized meet (7) SATISFY
20 Right inside, auditor seen with wife's pupil; Creep (5) CRAWL
21 Be dormant in cold period. I ne'er bath anyway (9)HIBERNATE
25 In new demo, nut is fixed and assembled for use (7) MOUNTED
26 OK, get down and head right inside (7)
28 Old city in South African province is chemical-free (7)
29 Somehow accede position and get security (7)

Down
1 Dairy product from Switzerland, Central Greece used without dressing (6)CHEESE
2 Being inactive? Please reform (6)ASLEEP
3 About to win air conditioner in contest (4)RACE
4 Check-up incomplete; repeated for an organ (6)
5 Engineer uses prop for plans (8)
6 Alto car crashes around lake; in it Copper finds an electronic device (10) CALCULATOR
7 Groups of travellers seen in vehicles carrying a vanadium article (8)
8 Unsympathetically terminate/end love with heartless lady (8)
14 Lifts cost a real bomb at Sweden (10)
16 Diamond and forecast of copper inside — Archaeologist's final certificate (8)
17 Visa reissued, includes passage to bridges (8)
18 On return, avoids including Switzerland itinerary (8)SCHEDULE
22 Confronts king decked in jewels (6)
23 Gold rush is awe-inspiring (6)
24 Eats stew at Lawrence's manor (6)
27 Dismissed first player, point secured in tie (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 Security seen in hot, love scene (7) HOSTAGE
10 Ignorant of a clash between UN and England (7) UNAWARE
11 Grain supplied by the Spanish soldiers taken by stranger (7) ELEMENT
12 Father makes cake; girl on entry gets a box (7) PACKAGE
13 Reports from east's wrong, media vets infrequently (9) EXPRESSES
15 Forsake General concealing a victory (5) LEAVE
16 Instruments like die I dispatched as a substitute for spade (7)
19 Stay if son organized meet (7) SATISFY
20 Right inside, auditor seen with wife's pupil; Creep (5) CRAWL
21 Be dormant in cold period. I ne'er bath anyway (9)HIBERNATE
25 In new demo, nut is fixed and assembled for use (7) MOUNTED
26 OK, get down and head right inside (7)
28 Old city in South African province is chemical-free (7) NATURAL
29 Somehow accede position and get security (7)

Down
1 Dairy product from Switzerland, Central Greece used without dressing (6)CHEESE
2 Being inactive? Please reform (6)ASLEEP
3 About to win air conditioner in contest (4)RACE
4 Check-up incomplete; repeated for an organ (6)
5 Engineer uses prop for plans (8)
6 Alto car crashes around lake; in it Copper finds an electronic device (10) CALCULATOR
7 Groups of travellers seen in vehicles carrying a vanadium article (8)
8 Unsympathetically terminate/end love with heartless lady (8) SEVERELY
14 Lifts cost a real bomb at Sweden (10) ESCALATORS
16 Diamond and forecast of copper inside — Archaeologist's final certificate (8)
17 Visa reissued, includes passage to bridges (8) VIADUCT
18 On return, avoids including Switzerland itinerary (8)SCHEDULE
22 Confronts king decked in jewels (6)
23 Gold rush is awe-inspiring (6)
24 Eats stew at Lawrence's manor (6) ESTATE
27 Dismissed first player, point secured in tie (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Security seen in hot, love scene (7) HOSTAGE
10 Ignorant of a clash between UN and England (7) UNAWARE
11 Grain supplied by the Spanish soldiers taken by stranger (7) ELEMENT
12 Father makes cake; girl on entry gets a box (7) PACKAGE
13 Reports from east's wrong, media vets infrequently (9) EXPRESSES
15 Forsake General concealing a victory (5) LEAVE
16 Instruments like die I dispatched as a substitute for spade (7)DEVICES
19 Stay if son organized meet (7) SATISFY
20 Right inside, auditor seen with wife's pupil; Creep (5) CRAWL
21 Be dormant in cold period. I ne'er bath anyway (9)HIBERNATE
25 In new demo, nut is fixed and assembled for use (7) MOUNTED
26 OK, get down and head right inside (7)ALRIGHT
28 Old city in South African province is chemical-free (7) NATURAL
29 Somehow accede position and get security (7)DEPOSIT

Down
1 Dairy product from Switzerland, Central Greece used without dressing (6)CHEESE
2 Being inactive? Please reform (6)ASLEEP
3 About to win air conditioner in contest (4)RACE
4 Check-up incomplete; repeated for an organ (6)TESTES
5 Engineer uses prop for plans (8)PURPOSES
6 Alto car crashes around lake; in it Copper finds an electronic device (10) CALCULATOR
7 Groups of travellers seen in vehicles carrying a vanadium article (8)CARAVANS
8 Unsympathetically terminate/end love with heartless lady (8) SEVERELY
14 Lifts cost a real bomb at Sweden (10) ESCALATORS
16 Diamond and forecast of copper inside — Archaeologist's final certificate (8)DOCUMENT
17 Visa reissued, includes passage to bridges (8) VIADUCT
18 On return, avoids including Switzerland itinerary (8)SCHEDULE
22 Confronts king decked in jewels (6)BEARDS
23 Gold rush is awe-inspiring (6)AUGUST
24 Eats stew at Lawrence's manor (6) ESTATE
27 Dismissed first player, point secured in tie (4)ROPE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Aspartame

Across
9 Feeling high on pot held for two engineers (2,3,2,3,5)
10 Endure broken piece of tamarind stuck inside teeth (7)
12 Penetrate through repaved ground (7)
13 Gestapo lit Essen up as a show of civility (9)
14 In the past, creating art was more than enough (5)
15 The mantra curbs cases of redeye. This has been proven! (7)
18 Chief town officer recalls key protectors (3,4)
21 Simple, eliminate the leader using force (5)
23 Choose him to be a town officer (9)
25 Indian snack daughter sold at New Zealand got a big prize (7)
26 Such files always end up in rework (7)
29 Cute former actor desperate for provider of physical pleasure (8,7)

Down
1 Proceed with lead coating on metal (4)
2 Sot, upon puking guts out, gets hit (4)
3 Special talk on “Choking noise” (8)
4 Without having starters, idiotic woman took small desserts (6)
5 Transport crew is on time delivering goods (8)
6 Extremely slow woman taking right turn (6)
7 Analysed Crimean exports in bone, skinned meat and drink (5,3)
8 Creep and sway oddly towards the end (8)
11 Retired policeman gets caught by leaders of evil henchmen for some time (5)
15 Football player will chase and give support (8)
16 Without doubt, previous husband indulged in affairs that grew bigger (8)
17 Ms Carrie said “Be ruined” (8)
19 I’m sorry, I’ll take my leave (6,2)
20 Training champion to attain composure (5)
22 L-Learner measures newspaper (6)
24 Reportedly, garden near church is open to public (6)
27 Instrument to measure oil composition (4)
28 Job fee (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/YGfmmdLdA39bHJeB9)

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Feeling high on pot held for two engineers (2,3,2,3,5) ON TOP OF THE WORLD*
10 Endure broken piece of tamarind stuck inside teeth (7)
12 Penetrate through repaved ground (7)
13 Gestapo lit Essen up as a show of civility (9)
14 In the past, creating art was more than enough (5)
15 The mantra curbs cases of redeye. This has been proven! (7) {THE}{O(RE)M}
18 Chief town officer recalls key protectors (3,4)
21 Simple, eliminate the leader using force (5)
23 Choose him to be a town officer (9)
25 Indian snack daughter sold at New Zealand got a big prize (7) BON(A)[-d](+NZ)A
26 Such files always end up in rework (7)
29 Cute former actor desperate for provider of physical pleasure (8,7) CREATURE COMFORT*

Down
1 Proceed with lead coating on metal (4)
2 Sot, upon puking guts out, gets hit (4)
3 Special talk on “Choking noise” (8)
4 Without having starters, idiotic woman took small desserts (6)
5 Transport crew is on time delivering goods (8)
6 Extremely slow woman taking right turn (6)
7 Analysed Crimean exports in bone, skinned meat and drink (5,3)
8 Creep and sway oddly towards the end (8)
11 Retired policeman gets caught by leaders of evil henchmen for some time (5)
15 Football player will chase and give support (8) (TAIL)(BACK)
16 Without doubt, previous husband indulged in affairs that grew bigger (8)
17 Ms Carrie said “Be ruined” (8)
19 I’m sorry, I’ll take my leave (6,2)
20 Training champion to attain composure (5)
22 L-Learner measures newspaper (6)
24 Reportedly, garden near church is open to public (6)
27 Instrument to measure oil composition (4)
28 Job fee (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Feeling high on pot held for two engineers (2,3,2,3,5) ON TOP OF THE WORLD*
10 Endure broken piece of tamarind stuck inside teeth (7) DENTURE
12 Penetrate through repaved ground (7) PERVADE
13 Gestapo lit Essen up as a show of civility (9) POLITESSE
14 In the past, creating art was more than enough (5) EXTRA
15 The mantra curbs cases of redeye. This has been proven! (7) {THE}{O(RE)M}
18 Chief town officer recalls key protectors (3,4) TOE CAPS
21 Simple, eliminate the leader using force (5)
23 Choose him to be a town officer (9)
25 Indian snack daughter sold at New Zealand got a big prize (7) BON(A)[-d](+NZ)A
26 Such files always end up in rework (7)
29 Cute former actor desperate for provider of physical pleasure (8,7) CREATURE COMFORT*

Down
1 Proceed with lead coating on metal (4)
2 Sot, upon puking guts out, gets hit (4)
3 Special talk on “Choking noise” (8)
4 Without having starters, idiotic woman took small desserts (6)
5 Transport crew is on time delivering goods (8)
6 Extremely slow woman taking right turn (6)
7 Analysed Crimean exports in bone, skinned meat and drink (5,3)
8 Creep and sway oddly towards the end (8)
11 Retired policeman gets caught by leaders of evil henchmen for some time (5)
15 Football player will chase and give support (8) (TAIL)(BACK)
16 Without doubt, previous husband indulged in affairs that grew bigger (8)
17 Ms Carrie said “Be ruined” (8)
19 I’m sorry, I’ll take my leave (6,2)
20 Training champion to attain composure (5)
22 L-Learner measures newspaper (6)
24 Reportedly, garden near church is open to public (6)
27 Instrument to measure oil composition (4)
28 Job fee (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Feeling high on pot held for two engineers (2,3,2,3,5) ON TOP OF THE WORLD*
10 Endure broken piece of tamarind stuck inside teeth (7) DENTURE
12 Penetrate through repaved ground (7) PERVADE
13 Gestapo lit Essen up as a show of civility (9) POLITESSE
14 In the past, creating art was more than enough (5) EXTRA
15 The mantra curbs cases of redeye. This has been proven! (7) {THE}{O(RE)M}
18 Chief town officer recalls key protectors (3,4) TOE CAPS
21 Simple, eliminate the leader using force (5)IMPEL
23 Choose him to be a town officer (9)
25 Indian snack daughter sold at New Zealand got a big prize (7) BON(A)[-d](+NZ)A
26 Such files always end up in rework (7)
29 Cute former actor desperate for provider of physical pleasure (8,7) CREATURE COMFORT*

Down
1 Proceed with lead coating on metal (4)
2 Sot, upon puking guts out, gets hit (4)
3 Special talk on “Choking noise” (8)
4 Without having starters, idiotic woman took small desserts (6)
5 Transport crew is on time delivering goods (8)
6 Extremely slow woman taking right turn (6)
7 Analysed Crimean exports in bone, skinned meat and drink (5,3)
8 Creep and sway oddly towards the end (8)
11 Retired policeman gets caught by leaders of evil henchmen for some time (5)EPOCH
15 Football player will chase and give support (8) (TAIL)(BACK)
16 Without doubt, previous husband indulged in affairs that grew bigger (8)EXPANDED
17 Ms Carrie said “Be ruined” (8)
19 I’m sorry, I’ll take my leave (6,2)EXCUSE ME
20 Training champion to attain composure (5)PEACE
22 L-Learner measures newspaper (6)
24 Reportedly, garden near church is open to public (6)
27 Instrument to measure oil composition (4)
28 Job fee (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 Feeling high on pot held for two engineers (2,3,2,3,5) ON TOP OF THE WORLD*
10 Endure broken piece of tamarind stuck inside teeth (7) DENTURE
12 Penetrate through repaved ground (7) PERVADE
13 Gestapo lit Essen up as a show of civility (9) POLITESSE
14 In the past, creating art was more than enough (5) EXTRA
15 The mantra curbs cases of redeye. This has been proven! (7) {THE}{O(RE)M}
18 Chief town officer recalls key protectors (3,4) TOE CAPS
21 Simple, eliminate the leader using force (5)IMPEL
23 Choose him to be a town officer (9) SELECTMAN
25 Indian snack daughter sold at New Zealand got a big prize (7) BON(A)[-d](+NZ)A
26 Such files always end up in rework (7) UNSAVED
29 Cute former actor desperate for provider of physical pleasure (8,7) CREATURE COMFORT*

Down
1 Proceed with lead coating on metal (4)
2 Sot, upon puking guts out, gets hit (4)
3 Special talk on “Choking noise” (8) SPLUTTER
4 Without having starters, idiotic woman took small desserts (6)
5 Transport crew is on time delivering goods (8) SHIPMENT
6 Extremely slow woman taking right turn (6)
7 Analysed Crimean exports in bone, skinned meat and drink (5,3)
8 Creep and sway oddly towards the end (8)
11 Retired policeman gets caught by leaders of evil henchmen for some time (5)EPOCH
15 Football player will chase and give support (8) (TAIL)(BACK)
16 Without doubt, previous husband indulged in affairs that grew bigger (8)EXPANDED
17 Ms Carrie said “Be ruined” (8)
19 I’m sorry, I’ll take my leave (6,2)EXCUSE ME
20 Training champion to attain composure (5)PEACE
22 L-Learner measures newspaper (6)
24 Reportedly, garden near church is open to public (6) LAUNCH
27 Instrument to measure oil composition (4)
28 Job fee (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
9 Feeling high on pot held for two engineers (2,3,2,3,5) ON TOP OF THE WORLD*
10 Endure broken piece of tamarind stuck inside teeth (7) DENTURE
12 Penetrate through repaved ground (7) PERVADE
13 Gestapo lit Essen up as a show of civility (9) POLITESSE
14 In the past, creating art was more than enough (5) EXTRA
15 The mantra curbs cases of redeye. This has been proven! (7) {THE}{O(RE)M}
18 Chief town officer recalls key protectors (3,4) TOE CAPS
21 Simple, eliminate the leader using force (5)IMPEL
23 Choose him to be a town officer (9) SELECTMAN
25 Indian snack daughter sold at New Zealand got a big prize (7) BON(A)[-d](+NZ)A
26 Such files always end up in rework (7) UNSAVED
29 Cute former actor desperate for provider of physical pleasure (8,7) CREATURE COMFORT*

Down
1 Proceed with lead coating on metal (4) GOLD
2 Sot, upon puking guts out, gets hit (4) STUN
3 Special talk on “Choking noise” (8) SPLUTTER
4 Without having starters, idiotic woman took small desserts (6)
5 Transport crew is on time delivering goods (8) SHIPMENT
6 Extremely slow woman taking right turn (6) SWERVE
7 Analysed Crimean exports in bone, skinned meat and drink (5,3)
8 Creep and sway oddly towards the end (8) EDGEWAYS
11 Retired policeman gets caught by leaders of evil henchmen for some time (5)EPOCH
15 Football player will chase and give support (8) (TAIL)(BACK)
16 Without doubt, previous husband indulged in affairs that grew bigger (8)EXPANDED
17 Ms Carrie said “Be ruined” (8)
19 I’m sorry, I’ll take my leave (6,2)EXCUSE ME
20 Training champion to attain composure (5)PEACE
22 L-Learner measures newspaper (6)
24 Reportedly, garden near church is open to public (6) LAUNCH
27 Instrument to measure oil composition (4)
28 Job fee (4) DUTY

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Feeling high on pot held for two engineers (2,3,2,3,5) ON TOP OF THE WORLD*
10 Endure broken piece of tamarind stuck inside teeth (7) DENTURE
12 Penetrate through repaved ground (7) PERVADE
13 Gestapo lit Essen up as a show of civility (9) POLITESSE
14 In the past, creating art was more than enough (5) EXTRA
15 The mantra curbs cases of redeye. This has been proven! (7) {THE}{O(RE)M}
18 Chief town officer recalls key protectors (3,4) TOE CAPS
21 Simple, eliminate the leader using force (5)IMPEL
23 Choose him to be a town officer (9) SELECTMAN
25 Indian snack daughter sold at New Zealand got a big prize (7) BON(A)[-d](+NZ)A
26 Such files always end up in rework (7) UNSAVED
29 Cute former actor desperate for provider of physical pleasure (8,7) CREATURE COMFORT*

Down
1 Proceed with lead coating on metal (4) GOLD
2 Sot, upon puking guts out, gets hit (4) STUN
3 Special talk on “Choking noise” (8) SPLUTTER
4 Without having starters, idiotic woman took small desserts (6)AFTERS
5 Transport crew is on time delivering goods (8) SHIPMENT
6 Extremely slow woman taking right turn (6) SWERVE
7 Analysed Crimean exports in bone, skinned meat and drink (5,3)CREAM TEA
8 Creep and sway oddly towards the end (8) EDGEWAYS
11 Retired policeman gets caught by leaders of evil henchmen for some time (5)EPOCH
15 Football player will chase and give support (8) (TAIL)(BACK)
16 Without doubt, previous husband indulged in affairs that grew bigger (8)EXPANDED
17 Ms Carrie said “Be ruined” (8)MISCARRY
19 I’m sorry, I’ll take my leave (6,2)EXCUSE ME
20 Training champion to attain composure (5)PEACE
22 L-Learner measures newspaper (6)LENGTH
24 Reportedly, garden near church is open to public (6) LAUNCH
27 Instrument to measure oil composition (4)VIOL
28 Job fee (4) DUTY

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

[Joshuaceada]

Spinner

Across
1 Single, extremely lonely setter pursues maiden — It brings gain! ... (5-7)
10 At the start, she's married to some eastern European... (5)
11 ...Husband left her, started going astray with a person from Sahara (6,3)
12 A sailor protecting exposed, retreating navy is a manifestation of god! (6)
13 Prohibited naughty beer ad involving a stripper at the end (8)
15 Ventriloquist's first show is free (9)
16 Aggressive interviewer displays temper (4)
20 One's playing for a long time (4)
21 Abnormality is a beer can mistakenly having a little rum (9)
24 Delays passes with a bit of uncanny skill (8)
26 Clues set with a condition (6)
28 Treating lover's lip, move to other areas (5,4)
29 Police Officer's Club (5)
30 Army men charged convenience outlet (7,5)

Down
2 Relationship concealed by public affair (9)
3 Exa dreams about getting large precious stones (8)
4 Squad is returning to Germany (4)
5 Law enforcement personnel transporting spriest con... (10)
6 …Routine: Nine officers, regiment manager leads, criminal follows... (6)
7 …More special rangers at the head, by rear formation (5)
8 Average American gangster's unit (5)
9 Specialist pursues attractive male trainee (7)
14 Underwater explorer drives terribly around country (5,5)
17 Come across English Queen embracing nobleman (9)
18 Each second is basically the last (7)
19 Die on apartment's collapse (4,4)
22 City almost being divided by extremes of mortar wall (6)
23 Channels' broadcast aimed.... (5)
25 ....to sway Southern faction of political party (5)
27 Verbal lesson starts late (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/KEF21kwsRCDNKAQ86)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Single, extremely lonely setter pursues maiden — It brings gain! ... (5-7)
10 At the start, she's married to some eastern European... (5)
11 ...Husband left her, started going astray with a person from Sahara (6,3)
12 A sailor protecting exposed, retreating navy is a manifestation of god! (6)
13 Prohibited naughty beer ad involving a stripper at the end (8)
15 Ventriloquist's first show is free (9)
16 Aggressive interviewer displays temper (4)
20 One's playing for a long time (4)
21 Abnormality is a beer can mistakenly having a little rum (9)
24 Delays passes with a bit of uncanny skill (8)
26 Clues set with a condition (6)
28 Treating lover's lip, move to other areas (5,4)
29 Police Officer's Club (5)
30 Army men charged convenience outlet (7,5)

Down
2 Relationship concealed by public affair (9)
3 Exa dreams about getting large precious stones (8)
4 Squad is returning to Germany (4)
5 Law enforcement personnel transporting spriest con... (10)
6 …Routine: Nine officers, regiment manager leads, criminal follows... (6)
7 …More special rangers at the head, by rear formation (5)
8 Average American gangster's unit (5)
9 Specialist pursues attractive male trainee (7) STUDENT
14 Underwater explorer drives terribly around country (5,5) SCUBA DIVER
17 Come across English Queen embracing nobleman (9) ENCOUNTER
18 Each second is basically the last (7) PERSIST
19 Die on apartment's collapse (4,4) FALL FLAT
22 City almost being divided by extremes of mortar wall (6)
23 Channels' broadcast aimed.... (5)
25 ....to sway Southern faction of political party (5)
27 Verbal lesson starts late (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Single, extremely lonely setter pursues maiden — It brings gain! ... (5-7)
10 At the start, she's married to some eastern European... (5)
11 ...Husband left her, started going astray with a person from Sahara (6,3)
12 A sailor protecting exposed, retreating navy is a manifestation of god! (6)
13 Prohibited naughty beer ad involving a stripper at the end (8)DEBARRED
15 Ventriloquist's first show is free (9)
16 Aggressive interviewer displays temper (4)
20 One's playing for a long time (4)EONS
21 Abnormality is a beer can mistakenly having a little rum (9)ABERRANCE
24 Delays passes with a bit of uncanny skill (8)
26 Clues set with a condition (6)
28 Treating lover's lip, move to other areas (5,4)
29 Police Officer's Club (5)LATHI
30 Army men charged convenience outlet (7,5)

Down
2 Relationship concealed by public affair (9)
3 Exa dreams about getting large precious stones (8)
4 Squad is returning to Germany (4)
5 Law enforcement personnel transporting spriest con... (10)
6 …Routine: Nine officers, regiment manager leads, criminal follows... (6)
7 …More special rangers at the head, by rear formation (5)
8 Average American gangster's unit (5)
9 Specialist pursues attractive male trainee (7) STUDENT
14 Underwater explorer drives terribly around country (5,5) SCUBA DIVER
17 Come across English Queen embracing nobleman (9) ENCOUNTER
18 Each second is basically the last (7) PERSIST
19 Die on apartment's collapse (4,4) FALL FLAT
22 City almost being divided by extremes of mortar wall (6)
23 Channels' broadcast aimed.... (5)MEDIA
25 ....to sway Southern faction of political party (5)
27 Verbal lesson starts late (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Single, extremely lonely setter pursues maiden — It brings gain! ... (5-7)
10 At the start, she's married to some eastern European... (5)
11 ...Husband left her, started going astray with a person from Sahara (6,3)
12 A sailor protecting exposed, retreating navy is a manifestation of god! (6)
13 Prohibited naughty beer ad involving a stripper at the end (8)DEBARRED
15 Ventriloquist's first show is free (9)
16 Aggressive interviewer displays temper (4)
20 One's playing for a long time (4)EONS
21 Abnormality is a beer can mistakenly having a little rum (9)ABERRANCE
24 Delays passes with a bit of uncanny skill (8)
26 Clues set with a condition (6) {CL(A)USE*}
28 Treating lover's lip, move to other areas (5,4) SPILL OVER*
29 Police Officer's Club (5)LATHI
30 Army men charged convenience outlet (7,5) (GENERAL S)(TORE)

Down
2 Relationship concealed by public affair (9)
3 Exa dreams about getting large precious stones (8)
4 Squad is returning to Germany (4)
5 Law enforcement personnel transporting spriest con... (10) INSPECTORS*
6 …Routine: Nine officers, regiment manager leads, criminal follows... (6)
7 …More special rangers at the head, by rear formation (5)
8 Average American gangster's unit (5)
9 Specialist pursues attractive male trainee (7) STUDENT
14 Underwater explorer drives terribly around country (5,5) SCUBA DIVER
17 Come across English Queen embracing nobleman (9) ENCOUNTER
18 Each second is basically the last (7) PERSIST
19 Die on apartment's collapse (4,4) FALL FLAT
22 City almost being divided by extremes of mortar wall (6) BE(R/L)IN[-g]
23 Channels' broadcast aimed.... (5)MEDIA
25 ....to sway Southern faction of political party (5)
27 Verbal lesson starts late (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Single, extremely lonely setter pursues maiden — It brings gain! ... (5-7) MONEY-SPINNER
10 At the start, she's married to some eastern European... (5) SWEDE
11 ...Husband left her, started going astray with a person from Sahara (6,3) DESERT RAT
12 A sailor protecting exposed, retreating navy is a manifestation of god! (6) AVATAR
13 Prohibited naughty beer ad involving a stripper at the end (8)DEBARRED
15 Ventriloquist's first show is free (9) VINDICATE
16 Aggressive interviewer displays temper (4)
20 One's playing for a long time (4)EONS
21 Abnormality is a beer can mistakenly having a little rum (9)ABERRANCE
24 Delays passes with a bit of uncanny skill (8)
26 Clues set with a condition (6) {CL(A)USE*}
28 Treating lover's lip, move to other areas (5,4) SPILL OVER*
29 Police Officer's Club (5)LATHI
30 Army men charged convenience outlet (7,5) (GENERAL S)(TORE)

Down
2 Relationship concealed by public affair (9)
3 Exa dreams about getting large precious stones (8)
4 Squad is returning to Germany (4)
5 Law enforcement personnel transporting spriest con... (10) INSPECTORS*
6 …Routine: Nine officers, regiment manager leads, criminal follows... (6)
7 …More special rangers at the head, by rear formation (5)
8 Average American gangster's unit (5)
9 Specialist pursues attractive male trainee (7) STUDENT
14 Underwater explorer drives terribly around country (5,5) SCUBA DIVER
17 Come across English Queen embracing nobleman (9) ENCOUNTER
18 Each second is basically the last (7) PERSIST
19 Die on apartment's collapse (4,4) FALL FLAT
22 City almost being divided by extremes of mortar wall (6) BE(R/L)IN[-g]
23 Channels' broadcast aimed.... (5)MEDIA
25 ....to sway Southern faction of political party (5)
27 Verbal lesson starts late (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Single, extremely lonely setter pursues maiden — It brings gain! ... (5-7) MONEY-SPINNER
10 At the start, she's married to some eastern European... (5) SWEDE
11 ...Husband left her, started going astray with a person from Sahara (6,3) DESERT RAT
12 A sailor protecting exposed, retreating navy is a manifestation of god! (6) AVATAR
13 Prohibited naughty beer ad involving a stripper at the end (8)DEBARRED
15 Ventriloquist's first show is free (9) VINDICATE
16 Aggressive interviewer displays temper (4)VEIN
20 One's playing for a long time (4)EONS
21 Abnormality is a beer can mistakenly having a little rum (9)ABERRANCE
24 Delays passes with a bit of uncanny skill (8)SUSPENDS
26 Clues set with a condition (6) {CL(A)USE*}
28 Treating lover's lip, move to other areas (5,4) SPILL OVER*
29 Police Officer's Club (5)LATHI
30 Army men charged convenience outlet (7,5) (GENERAL S)(TORE)

Down
2 Relationship concealed by public affair (9)OPERATION
3 Exa dreams about getting large precious stones (8)EMERALDS
4 Squad is returning to Germany (4)SIDE
5 Law enforcement personnel transporting spriest con... (10) INSPECTORS*
6 …Routine: Nine officers, regiment manager leads, criminal follows... (6)NORMAL
7 …More special rangers at the head, by rear formation (5)RARER
8 Average American gangster's unit (5)USUAL
9 Specialist pursues attractive male trainee (7) STUDENT
14 Underwater explorer drives terribly around country (5,5) SCUBA DIVER
17 Come across English Queen embracing nobleman (9) ENCOUNTER
18 Each second is basically the last (7) PERSIST
19 Die on apartment's collapse (4,4) FALL FLAT
22 City almost being divided by extremes of mortar wall (6) BE(R/L)IN[-g]
23 Channels' broadcast aimed.... (5)MEDIA
25 ....to sway Southern faction of political party (5)SWING
27 Verbal lesson starts late (4)ORAL

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

[Joshuaceada]

Exa

Across
5 Twist adopted in French film (6)
7 Bachelor going around with woman that's 50? Strange (8)
9 Forgery in business tactic - look out! (4)
10 Doctor cures teen born with a condition of redness (10)
11 No vessel there at sea yet (12)
13 Beginning to feed weak stranger with a piece of meat (6)
15 Article is about head of state's proposition (6)
18 Dislikes stench in a mansion - it's horrible (12)
21 Sister tucks into cheerful uniform (10)
22 Smile I let out round the woods (4)
23 Profits are split between partners in middle of night (8)
24 Empty can put in bin (6)

Down
1 "Yes" is so pleasing (4,4)
2 Passionate setter wanting tip from Textrous (6)
3 Affair in the lodging when husband is away (8)
4 Couples chase a little beer before heading for show (6)
6 Secret I struggled to keep, old secret (8)
7 Copper cracks suspect name with ingenuity (6)
8 Spots cycle in a corner (4)
12 Club/bar opened by PM will provide extra flavouring for food and drink (8)
14 Played hot and entertaining American number (8)
16 Vagrant envied church exhibit (8)
17 Breaking news about one dead is spreading (6)
18 Player switched seats without permission (6)
19 Energetic performance given at heart (6)
20 Girl playing with mother outdoors (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/3QretCDqFjSPjbVm6)

[Russellrvw]

Across
5 Twist adopted in French film (6)
7 Bachelor going around with woman that's 50? Strange (8)
9 Forgery in business tactic - look out! (4)
10 Doctor cures teen born with a condition of redness (10)
11 No vessel there at sea yet (12)
13 Beginning to feed weak stranger with a piece of meat (6)
15 Article is about head of state's proposition (6) (THE)(SI<=)(S)
18 Dislikes stench in a mansion - it's horrible (12)
21 Sister tucks into cheerful uniform (10)
22 Smile I let out round the woods (4)
23 Profits are split between partners in middle of night (8)
24 Empty can put in bin (6) {VA(CAN)T}

Down
1 "Yes" is so pleasing (4,4)
2 Passionate setter wanting tip from Textrous (6)
3 Affair in the lodging when husband is away (8)
4 Couples chase a little beer before heading for show (6)
6 Secret I struggled to keep, old secret (8)
7 Copper cracks suspect name with ingenuity (6)
8 Spots cycle in a corner (4)
12 Club/bar opened by PM will provide extra flavouring for food and drink (8) {C}{IN(NAMO)N}
14 Played hot and entertaining American number (8)
16 Vagrant envied church exhibit (8) (EVIDEN*)(CE)
17 Breaking news about one dead is spreading (6)
18 Player switched seats without permission (6)
19 Energetic performance given at heart (6) ACT/IVE
20 Girl playing with mother outdoors (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
5 Twist adopted in French film (6)
7 Bachelor going around with woman that's 50? Strange (8) ABNORMAL
9 Forgery in business tactic - look out! (4)
10 Doctor cures teen born with a condition of redness (10) ERUBESCENT
11 No vessel there at sea yet (12) NEVERTHELESS
13 Beginning to feed weak stranger with a piece of meat (6)
15 Article is about head of state's proposition (6) (THE)(SI<=)(S)
18 Dislikes stench in a mansion - it's horrible (12) ABOMINATIONS
21 Sister tucks into cheerful uniform (10)
22 Smile I let out round the woods (4)
23 Profits are split between partners in middle of night (8)
24 Empty can put in bin (6) {VA(CAN)T}

Down
1 "Yes" is so pleasing (4,4)
2 Passionate setter wanting tip from Textrous (6) ARDENT
3 Affair in the lodging when husband is away (8)
4 Couples chase a little beer before heading for show (6)
6 Secret I struggled to keep, old secret (8)
7 Copper cracks suspect name with ingenuity (6)
8 Spots cycle in a corner (4)
12 Club/bar opened by PM will provide extra flavouring for food and drink (8) {C}{IN(NAMO)N}
14 Played hot and entertaining American number (8)
16 Vagrant envied church exhibit (8) (EVIDEN*)(CE)
17 Breaking news about one dead is spreading (6)
18 Player switched seats without permission (6)
19 Energetic performance given at heart (6) ACT/IVE
20 Girl playing with mother outdoors (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 Twist adopted in French film (6)
7 Bachelor going around with woman that's 50? Strange (8) ABNORMAL
9 Forgery in business tactic - look out! (4)COPY
10 Doctor cures teen born with a condition of redness (10) ERUBESCENT
11 No vessel there at sea yet (12) NEVERTHELESS
13 Beginning to feed weak stranger with a piece of meat (6)
15 Article is about head of state's proposition (6) (THE)(SI<=)(S)
18 Dislikes stench in a mansion - it's horrible (12) ABOMINATIONS
21 Sister tucks into cheerful uniform (10)CONSISTENT
22 Smile I let out round the woods (4)ELMS
23 Profits are split between partners in middle of night (8)
24 Empty can put in bin (6) {VA(CAN)T}

Down
1 "Yes" is so pleasing (4,4)VERY WELL
2 Passionate setter wanting tip from Textrous (6) ARDENT
3 Affair in the lodging when husband is away (8)
4 Couples chase a little beer before heading for show (6)
6 Secret I struggled to keep, old secret (8)
7 Copper cracks suspect name with ingenuity (6)ACUMEN
8 Spots cycle in a corner (4)
12 Club/bar opened by PM will provide extra flavouring for food and drink (8) {C}{IN(NAMO)N}
14 Played hot and entertaining American number (8)
16 Vagrant envied church exhibit (8) (EVIDEN*)(CE)
17 Breaking news about one dead is spreading (6)
18 Player switched seats without permission (6)
19 Energetic performance given at heart (6) ACT/IVE
20 Girl playing with mother outdoors (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
5 Twist adopted in French film (6) VENEER
7 Bachelor going around with woman that's 50? Strange (8) ABNORMAL
9 Forgery in business tactic - look out! (4)COPY
10 Doctor cures teen born with a condition of redness (10) ERUBESCENT
11 No vessel there at sea yet (12) NEVERTHELESS
13 Beginning to feed weak stranger with a piece of meat (6) FILLET
15 Article is about head of state's proposition (6) (THE)(SI<=)(S)
18 Dislikes stench in a mansion - it's horrible (12) ABOMINATIONS
21 Sister tucks into cheerful uniform (10)CONSISTENT
22 Smile I let out round the woods (4)ELMS
23 Profits are split between partners in middle of night (8) EARNINGS
24 Empty can put in bin (6) {VA(CAN)T}

Down
1 "Yes" is so pleasing (4,4)VERY WELL
2 Passionate setter wanting tip from Textrous (6) ARDENT
3 Affair in the lodging when husband is away (8) INTEREST
4 Couples chase a little beer before heading for show (6) BRACES
6 Secret I struggled to keep, old secret (8)
7 Copper cracks suspect name with ingenuity (6)ACUMEN
8 Spots cycle in a corner (4)
12 Club/bar opened by PM will provide extra flavouring for food and drink (8) {C}{IN(NAMO)N}
14 Played hot and entertaining American number (8)
16 Vagrant envied church exhibit (8) (EVIDEN*)(CE)
17 Breaking news about one dead is spreading (6)
18 Player switched seats without permission (6)
19 Energetic performance given at heart (6) ACT/IVE
20 Girl playing with mother outdoors (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 Twist adopted in French film (6) VENEER
7 Bachelor going around with woman that's 50? Strange (8) ABNORMAL
9 Forgery in business tactic - look out! (4)COPY
10 Doctor cures teen born with a condition of redness (10) ERUBESCENT
11 No vessel there at sea yet (12) NEVERTHELESS
13 Beginning to feed weak stranger with a piece of meat (6) FILLET
15 Article is about head of state's proposition (6) (THE)(SI<=)(S)
18 Dislikes stench in a mansion - it's horrible (12) ABOMINATIONS
21 Sister tucks into cheerful uniform (10)CONSISTENT
22 Smile I let out round the woods (4)ELMS
23 Profits are split between partners in middle of night (8) EARNINGS
24 Empty can put in bin (6) {VA(CAN)T}

Down
1 "Yes" is so pleasing (4,4)VERY WELL
2 Passionate setter wanting tip from Textrous (6) ARDENT
3 Affair in the lodging when husband is away (8) INTEREST
4 Couples chase a little beer before heading for show (6) BRACES
6 Secret I struggled to keep, old secret (8)ESOTERIC
7 Copper cracks suspect name with ingenuity (6)ACUMEN
8 Spots cycle in a corner (4)ACNE
12 Club/bar opened by PM will provide extra flavouring for food and drink (8) {C}{IN(NAMO)N}
14 Played hot and entertaining American number (8)THOUSAND
16 Vagrant envied church exhibit (8) (EVIDEN*)(CE)
17 Breaking news about one dead is spreading (6)WIDENS
18 Player switched seats without permission (6)ASSENT
19 Energetic performance given at heart (6) ACT/IVE
20 Girl playing with mother outdoors (4)MONA

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Crack in bad management is pardoned (8)
5 Indian dish trails off with one devotional song (6)
9 Silent Tom back on one act (8)
10 Go, once relative mounts vehicle (not new) (6)
12 Later the man entered Tamil Nadu (4)
13 Needle reviewer — that's insincere (10)
15 Opening pair slow along omnibus course (6)
17 Beauty on the wall? (3-2)
20 A record held in primarily attractive holy atmosphere (5)
21 Fellow's answer to animal (6)
24 These papers give one an intake plan (4,6)
27 Stole material son removed out of Belarus's city (4)
29 Indian antelope ailing badly (6)
30 Adversaries work with questions (8)
31 Fondle accountant on ship (6)
32 Objects to games in which amateurs are not permitted (8)

Down
1 Clever like Egyptian king beginning engagement (6)
2 You have to keep it so it remains as such (6)
3 Booty said to be stringed instrument (4)
4 With time to spare, nobleman meets lady at last (5)
6 Linger by English resort's river (5)
7 Just beginning, relative mostly no good making quick trip (8)
8 Old browser gains poncho (8)
11 Ordinary joint (6)
14 Insect makes female almost take the plunge (4)
16 Puts up a great number in grandstand boxes (6)
17 Noble look (4)
18 Upset, Conrad is grimly cynical (8)
19 Petitioner is a soft leaper, bounding away (8)
22 Many wetsuit wearers (6)
23 Ask Sue about edicts (6)
25 All occupied, these make a full house (5)
26 Thin candle (5)
28 Point about alternative harbour (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/BXQDpFvd9Uzbx94T9)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Crack in bad management is pardoned (8){AB(SOLVE)D*}
5 Indian dish trails off with one devotional song (6)
9 Silent Tom back on one act (8) (TAC<=)(I)(TURN)
10 Go, once relative mounts vehicle (not new) (6)
12 Later the man entered Tamil Nadu (4)
13 Needle reviewer — that's insincere (10) HYPO/CRITIC
15 Opening pair slow along omnibus course (6)
17 Beauty on the wall? (3-2)
20 A record held in primarily attractive holy atmosphere (5)
21 Fellow's answer to animal (6)
24 These papers give one an intake plan (4,6)
27 Stole material son removed out of Belarus's city (4)
29 Indian antelope ailing badly (6)
30 Adversaries work with questions (8)
31 Fondle accountant on ship (6)
32 Objects to games in which amateurs are not permitted (8) PRO/TESTS (d&cd)

Down
1 Clever like Egyptian king beginning engagement (6)
2 You have to keep it so it remains as such (6) SECRET (CD)
3 Booty said to be stringed instrument (4)
4 With time to spare, nobleman meets lady at last (5)
6 Linger by English resort's river (5)
7 Just beginning, relative mostly no good making quick trip (8)
8 Old browser gains poncho (8)
11 Ordinary joint (6)
14 Insect makes female almost take the plunge (4)
16 Puts up a great number in grandstand boxes (6)
17 Noble look (4)
18 Upset, Conrad is grimly cynical (8)
19 Petitioner is a soft leaper, bounding away (8)
22 Many wetsuit wearers (6)
23 Ask Sue about edicts (6)
25 All occupied, these make a full house (5)
26 Thin candle (5)
28 Point about alternative harbour (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Crack in bad management is pardoned (8){AB(SOLVE)D*}
5 Indian dish trails off with one devotional song (6)
9 Silent Tom back on one act (8) (TAC<=)(I)(TURN)
10 Go, once relative mounts vehicle (not new) (6)
12 Later the man entered Tamil Nadu (4)
13 Needle reviewer — that's insincere (10) HYPO/CRITIC
15 Opening pair slow along omnibus course (6)
17 Beauty on the wall? (3-2)
20 A record held in primarily attractive holy atmosphere (5)
21 Fellow's answer to animal (6)
24 These papers give one an intake plan (4,6)
27 Stole material son removed out of Belarus's city (4)
29 Indian antelope ailing badly (6) NILGAI
30 Adversaries work with questions (8)
31 Fondle accountant on ship (6)
32 Objects to games in which amateurs are not permitted (8) PRO/TESTS (d&cd)

Down
1 Clever like Egyptian king beginning engagement (6)
2 You have to keep it so it remains as such (6) SECRET (CD)
3 Booty said to be stringed instrument (4)
4 With time to spare, nobleman meets lady at last (5)
6 Linger by English resort's river (5)
7 Just beginning, relative mostly no good making quick trip (8)
8 Old browser gains poncho (8)
11 Ordinary joint (6)
14 Insect makes female almost take the plunge (4)
16 Puts up a great number in grandstand boxes (6)
17 Noble look (4) PEER
18 Upset, Conrad is grimly cynical (8) SARDONIC
19 Petitioner is a soft leaper, bounding away (8) APPEALER
22 Many wetsuit wearers (6)
23 Ask Sue about edicts (6)
25 All occupied, these make a full house (5)
26 Thin candle (5) TAPER
28 Point about alternative harbour (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Crack in bad management is pardoned (8){AB(SOLVE)D*}
5 Indian dish trails off with one devotional song (6)
9 Silent Tom back on one act (8) (TAC<=)(I)(TURN)
10 Go, once relative mounts vehicle (not new) (6)
12 Later the man entered Tamil Nadu (4)
13 Needle reviewer — that's insincere (10) HYPO/CRITIC
15 Opening pair slow along omnibus course (6)
17 Beauty on the wall? (3-2)
20 A record held in primarily attractive holy atmosphere (5)
21 Fellow's answer to animal (6)
24 These papers give one an intake plan (4,6)
27 Stole material son removed out of Belarus's city (4)
29 Indian antelope ailing badly (6) NILGAI
30 Adversaries work with questions (8)OPPOSERS
31 Fondle accountant on ship (6)
32 Objects to games in which amateurs are not permitted (8) PRO/TESTS (d&cd)

Down
1 Clever like Egyptian king beginning engagement (6)
2 You have to keep it so it remains as such (6) SECRET (CD)
3 Booty said to be stringed instrument (4)LUTE
4 With time to spare, nobleman meets lady at last (5)EARLY
6 Linger by English resort's river (5)
7 Just beginning, relative mostly no good making quick trip (8)
8 Old browser gains poncho (8)
11 Ordinary joint (6)
14 Insect makes female almost take the plunge (4)FLEA
16 Puts up a great number in grandstand boxes (6)
17 Noble look (4) PEER
18 Upset, Conrad is grimly cynical (8) SARDONIC
19 Petitioner is a soft leaper, bounding away (8) APPEALER
22 Many wetsuit wearers (6)
23 Ask Sue about edicts (6)
25 All occupied, these make a full house (5)SEATS
26 Thin candle (5) TAPER
28 Point about alternative harbour (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Crack in bad management is pardoned (8){AB(SOLVE)D*}
5 Indian dish trails off with one devotional song (6) BHAJAN
9 Silent Tom back on one act (8) (TAC<=)(I)(TURN)
10 Go, once relative mounts vehicle (not new) (6) AVAUNT
12 Later the man entered Tamil Nadu (4) THEN
13 Needle reviewer — that's insincere (10) HYPO/CRITIC
15 Opening pair slow along omnibus course (6) SLALOM
17 Beauty on the wall? (3-2) PIN-UP
20 A record held in primarily attractive holy atmosphere (5)
21 Fellow's answer to animal (6)
24 These papers give one an intake plan (4,6)
27 Stole material son removed out of Belarus's city (4)
29 Indian antelope ailing badly (6) NILGAI
30 Adversaries work with questions (8)OPPOSERS
31 Fondle accountant on ship (6)
32 Objects to games in which amateurs are not permitted (8) PRO/TESTS (d&cd)

Down
1 Clever like Egyptian king beginning engagement (6)
2 You have to keep it so it remains as such (6) SECRET (CD)
3 Booty said to be stringed instrument (4)LUTE
4 With time to spare, nobleman meets lady at last (5)EARLY
6 Linger by English resort's river (5)
7 Just beginning, relative mostly no good making quick trip (8)
8 Old browser gains poncho (8)
11 Ordinary joint (6)
14 Insect makes female almost take the plunge (4)FLEA
16 Puts up a great number in grandstand boxes (6)
17 Noble look (4) PEER
18 Upset, Conrad is grimly cynical (8) SARDONIC
19 Petitioner is a soft leaper, bounding away (8) APPEALER
22 Many wetsuit wearers (6)
23 Ask Sue about edicts (6)
25 All occupied, these make a full house (5)SEATS
26 Thin candle (5) TAPER
28 Point about alternative harbour (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Crack in bad management is pardoned (8){AB(SOLVE)D*}
5 Indian dish trails off with one devotional song (6)
9 Silent Tom back on one act (8) (TAC<=)(I)(TURN)
10 Go, once relative mounts vehicle (not new) (6)
12 Later the man entered Tamil Nadu (4)
13 Needle reviewer — that's insincere (10) HYPO/CRITIC
15 Opening pair slow along omnibus course (6)
17 Beauty on the wall? (3-2) PIN-UP
20 A record held in primarily attractive holy atmosphere (5) ALPHA
21 Fellow's answer to animal (6)
24 These papers give one an intake plan (4,6) DIET SHEETS
27 Stole material son removed out of Belarus's city (4)
29 Indian antelope ailing badly (6) NILGAI
30 Adversaries work with questions (8)OPPOSERS
31 Fondle accountant on ship (6)
32 Objects to games in which amateurs are not permitted (8) PRO/TESTS (d&cd)

Down
1 Clever like Egyptian king beginning engagement (6) ASTUTE
2 You have to keep it so it remains as such (6) SECRET (CD)
3 Booty said to be stringed instrument (4)LUTE
4 With time to spare, nobleman meets lady at last (5)EARLY
6 Linger by English resort's river (5)
7 Just beginning, relative mostly no good making quick trip (8)
8 Old browser gains poncho (8) NETSCAPE
11 Ordinary joint (6)
14 Insect makes female almost take the plunge (4)FLEA
16 Puts up a great number in grandstand boxes (6)
17 Noble look (4) PEER
18 Upset, Conrad is grimly cynical (8) SARDONIC
19 Petitioner is a soft leaper, bounding away (8) APPEALER
22 Many wetsuit wearers (6)
23 Ask Sue about edicts (6)
25 All occupied, these make a full house (5)SEATS
26 Thin candle (5) TAPER
28 Point about alternative harbour (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Crack in bad management is pardoned (8){AB(SOLVE)D*}
5 Indian dish trails off with one devotional song (6)BHAJAN
9 Silent Tom back on one act (8) (TAC<=)(I)(TURN)
10 Go, once relative mounts vehicle (not new) (6)AVAUNT
12 Later the man entered Tamil Nadu (4)THEN
13 Needle reviewer — that's insincere (10) HYPO/CRITIC
15 Opening pair slow along omnibus course (6)SLALOM
17 Beauty on the wall? (3-2) PIN-UP
20 A record held in primarily attractive holy atmosphere (5) ALPHA
21 Fellow's answer to animal (6)DONKEY
24 These papers give one an intake plan (4,6) DIET SHEETS
27 Stole material son removed out of Belarus's city (4)MINK
29 Indian antelope ailing badly (6) NILGAI
30 Adversaries work with questions (8)OPPOSERS
31 Fondle accountant on ship (6)CARESS
32 Objects to games in which amateurs are not permitted (8) PRO/TESTS (d&cd)

Down
1 Clever like Egyptian king beginning engagement (6) ASTUTE
2 You have to keep it so it remains as such (6) SECRET (CD)
3 Booty said to be stringed instrument (4)LUTE
4 With time to spare, nobleman meets lady at last (5)EARLY
6 Linger by English resort's river (5)HOVER
7 Just beginning, relative mostly no good making quick trip (8)JAUNTING
8 Old browser gains poncho (8) NETSCAPE
11 Ordinary joint (6)COMMON
14 Insect makes female almost take the plunge (4)FLEA
16 Puts up a great number in grandstand boxes (6)LODGES
17 Noble look (4) PEER
18 Upset, Conrad is grimly cynical (8) SARDONIC
19 Petitioner is a soft leaper, bounding away (8) APPEALER
22 Many wetsuit wearers (6)DIVERS
23 Ask Sue about edicts (6)UKASES
25 All occupied, these make a full house (5)SEATS
26 Thin candle (5) TAPER
28 Point about alternative harbour (4)PORT

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 French article with story about apostle endlessly baffling (12) UNFATHOMABLE
8 Regret dropping name attached to a love affair (5) ARMOUR
9 Unruffled, tucked into more with second snack (9) ELEVENSES
11 Attendant in strange dream is in command (10) BRIDESMAID
12 Turn around, regarding monster (4) OGRE
14 Rough blanket popular officer accepted (7)
15 Retreat after attention becomes intense (7)
16 Driver of vehicle disappeared in conflict (7)
19 Be quiet about meal with lieutenant in secrecy (7)
21 Back in Leyton Orient’s club (4)
22 Bold one in side, Republican figure with illusory power (5,5)
24 Be occupied by translation of term for fanatic (9)
25 Nothing feeble about large bird of prey (5)
26 Feel dry run is unusually easy to handle (4-8)


Down
1 Ideal university, best in surrounding area (7)
2 Patient managing to catch ball with energy (10)
3 Another malaise partly relating to heat (7)
4 Former love, overall, beginning to irritate me (3-4)
5 Take off and cross highest point (4)
6 Decline to go into way to make pasta (7)
7 Babe hag twice changed into butterfly (7,5)
10 Musical set we modified, cautious about it (5,7)
13 Ministry meddles excessively, restricting height and depth (10)
17 Doctor got list to identify part of larynx (7)
18 More prepared and stern, accepting finish (7)
19 Apparition in novel peers around court (7)
20 Support partner in accordance with law (7)
23 Judge at this point in speech (4)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article7949079.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 French article with story about apostle endlessly baffling (12) UNFATHOMABLE
8 Regret dropping name attached to a love affair (5) ARMOUR
9 Unruffled, tucked into more with second snack (9) ELEVENSES
11 Attendant in strange dream is in command (10) BRIDESMAID
12 Turn around, regarding monster (4) OGRE
14 Rough blanket popular officer accepted (7)
15 Retreat after attention becomes intense (7)
16 Driver of vehicle disappeared in conflict (7)
19 Be quiet about meal with lieutenant in secrecy (7)
21 Back in Leyton Orient’s club (4)
22 Bold one in side, Republican figure with illusory power (5,5)
24 Be occupied by translation of term for fanatic (9)
25 Nothing feeble about large bird of prey (5)
26 Feel dry run is unusually easy to handle (4-8)


Down
1 Ideal university, best in surrounding area (7)
2 Patient managing to catch ball with energy (10)
3 Another malaise partly relating to heat (7)
4 Former love, overall, beginning to irritate me (3-4)
5 Take off and cross highest point (4)
6 Decline to go into way to make pasta (7)
7 Babe hag twice changed into butterfly (7,5)
10 Musical set we modified, cautious about it (5,7)
13 Ministry meddles excessively, restricting height and depth (10)
17 Doctor got list to identify part of larynx (7) GLOTTIS
18 More prepared and stern, accepting finish (7) READIER
19 Apparition in novel peers around court (7) SPECTRE
20 Support partner in accordance with law (7) LEGALLY
23 Judge at this point in speech (4) HEAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 French article with story about apostle endlessly baffling (12) UNFATHOMABLE
8 Regret dropping name attached to a love affair (5) ARMOUR
9 Unruffled, tucked into more with second snack (9) ELEVENSES
11 Attendant in strange dream is in command (10) BRIDESMAID
12 Turn around, regarding monster (4) OGRE
14 Rough blanket popular officer accepted (7)
15 Retreat after attention becomes intense (7)
16 Driver of vehicle disappeared in conflict (7)
19 Be quiet about meal with lieutenant in secrecy (7)
21 Back in Leyton Orient’s club (4)
22 Bold one in side, Republican figure with illusory power (5,5)PAPER TIGER
24 Be occupied by translation of term for fanatic (9)
25 Nothing feeble about large bird of prey (5)
26 Feel dry run is unusually easy to handle (4-8)USER-FRIENDLY


Down
1 Ideal university, best in surrounding area (7)
2 Patient managing to catch ball with energy (10)
3 Another malaise partly relating to heat (7)THERMAL
4 Former love, overall, beginning to irritate me (3-4)
5 Take off and cross highest point (4)APEX
6 Decline to go into way to make pasta (7)LASAGNA
7 Babe hag twice changed into butterfly (7,5)
10 Musical set we modified, cautious about it (5,7)
13 Ministry meddles excessively, restricting height and depth (10)
17 Doctor got list to identify part of larynx (7) GLOTTIS
18 More prepared and stern, accepting finish (7) READIER
19 Apparition in novel peers around court (7) SPECTRE
20 Support partner in accordance with law (7) LEGALLY
23 Judge at this point in speech (4) HEAR

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 French article with story about apostle endlessly baffling (12) UNFATHOMABLE
8 Regret dropping name attached to a love affair (5) AMOUR
9 Unruffled, tucked into more with second snack (9) ELEVENSES
11 Attendant in strange dream is in command (10) BRIDESMAID
12 Turn around, regarding monster (4) OGRE
14 Rough blanket popular officer accepted (7) GENERAL
15 Retreat after attention becomes intense (7)
16 Driver of vehicle disappeared in conflict (7) WAGONER
19 Be quiet about meal with lieutenant in secrecy (7) STEALTH
21 Back in Leyton Orient’s club (4)
22 Bold one in side, Republican figure with illusory power (5,5)PAPER TIGER
24 Be occupied by translation of term for fanatic (9)
25 Nothing feeble about large bird of prey (5)
26 Feel dry run is unusually easy to handle (4-8)USER-FRIENDLY


Down
1 Ideal university, best in surrounding area (7)
2 Patient managing to catch ball with energy (10)
3 Another malaise partly relating to heat (7)THERMAL
4 Former love, overall, beginning to irritate me (3-4)
5 Take off and cross highest point (4)APEX
6 Decline to go into way to make pasta (7)LASAGNA
7 Babe hag twice changed into butterfly (7,5)
10 Musical set we modified, cautious about it (5,7) SWEET CHARITY
13 Ministry meddles excessively, restricting height and depth (10) PRIESTHOOD
17 Doctor got list to identify part of larynx (7) GLOTTIS
18 More prepared and stern, accepting finish (7) READIER
19 Apparition in novel peers around court (7) SPECTRE
20 Support partner in accordance with law (7) LEGALLY
23 Judge at this point in speech (4) HEAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 French article with story about apostle endlessly baffling (12) UNFATHOMABLE
8 Regret dropping name attached to a love affair (5) AMOUR
9 Unruffled, tucked into more with second snack (9) ELEVENSES
11 Attendant in strange dream is in command (10) BRIDESMAID
12 Turn around, regarding monster (4) OGRE
14 Rough blanket popular officer accepted (7) GENERAL
15 Retreat after attention becomes intense (7)
16 Driver of vehicle disappeared in conflict (7) WAGONER
19 Be quiet about meal with lieutenant in secrecy (7) STEALTH
21 Back in Leyton Orient’s club (4)IRON
22 Bold one in side, Republican figure with illusory power (5,5)PAPER TIGER
24 Be occupied by translation of term for fanatic (9)EXTREMIST
25 Nothing feeble about large bird of prey (5)OWLET
26 Feel dry run is unusually easy to handle (4-8)USER-FRIENDLY


Down
1 Ideal university, best in surrounding area (7)UTOPIAN
2 Patient managing to catch ball with energy (10)FORBEARING
3 Another malaise partly relating to heat (7)THERMAL
4 Former love, overall, beginning to irritate me (3-4)ONE-TIME
5 Take off and cross highest point (4)APEX
6 Decline to go into way to make pasta (7)LASAGNE
7 Babe hag twice changed into butterfly (7,5)CABBAGE WHITE
10 Musical set we modified, cautious about it (5,7) SWEET CHARITY
13 Ministry meddles excessively, restricting height and depth (10) PRIESTHOOD
17 Doctor got list to identify part of larynx (7) GLOTTIS
18 More prepared and stern, accepting finish (7) READIER
19 Apparition in novel peers around court (7) SPECTRE
20 Support partner in accordance with law (7) LEGALLY
23 Judge at this point in speech (4) HEAR

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Cover that's yielding? Not exactly! (7,4)
9 Surround club after fellows don't start at five (7)
10 Such a person keeps on postponing leaving (7)
11 Almost everyone go into male child's room (5)
12 Yet one should be at home in these matches (4,5)
13 One trapped in grid in disrepair is unable to bend (5)
15 Making mad by starting golfing (6,3)
18 One who is sluggish like a small bleak vehicle (9)
21 They form enduring attachments (5)
22 What did you say? “Visit once more?” (4,5)
24 Metal one head of Naxalites obtained (5)
26 She is crazily mad about a country (7)
27 New carpets in ranges of colours (7)
28 Run in the raw that proved to be fortunate? Not exactly! (5,6)

Down
1 Request certain southern amusements (9)
2 It gets a lot of hammering (5)
3 Lift principally raucous bit in the Nordic lament for the dead (9)
4 Meet prisoner with diplomacy (7)
5 Say again others consumed (7)
6 Jumped leaving son in collision (5)
7 Forum fit enough to get dense cheeselike soy product (4,4)
8 Sage has son kept down for a long period of time (4)
14 A genuine old coin for a decent score (4,4)
16 Unconcerned General backs General in literature (9)
17 Not one for slowcoaches? (4,5)
19 Old church goes for retarded mother in biblical language (7)
20 Sharpen pen in candour (7)
22 You may part with this dressing room tool (4)
23 Cancel yearbook missing third of chapters (5)
25 A defeated solver's cry on good tome falling apart (3,2)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/THQgihhKKH52aAJA6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cover that's yielding? Not exactly! (7,4)
9 Surround club after fellows don't start at five (7)
10 Such a person keeps on postponing leaving (7)
11 Almost everyone go into male child's room (5)
12 Yet one should be at home in these matches (4,5)
13 One trapped in grid in disrepair is unable to bend (5)
15 Making mad by starting golfing (6,3)
18 One who is sluggish like a small bleak vehicle (9)
21 They form enduring attachments (5)
22 What did you say? “Visit once more?” (4,5)COME AGAIN
24 Metal one head of Naxalites obtained (5)
26 She is crazily mad about a country (7)
27 New carpets in ranges of colours (7)SPECTRA
28 Run in the raw that proved to be fortunate? Not exactly! (5,6)

Down
1 Request certain southern amusements (9)PLEASURES
2 It gets a lot of hammering (5)
3 Lift principally raucous bit in the Nordic lament for the dead (9)
4 Meet prisoner with diplomacy (7)
5 Say again others consumed (7)
6 Jumped leaving son in collision (5)
7 Forum fit enough to get dense cheeselike soy product (4,4)
8 Sage has son kept down for a long period of time (4)
14 A genuine old coin for a decent score (4,4)
16 Unconcerned General backs General in literature (9)NEGLIGENT
17 Not one for slowcoaches? (4,5)
19 Old church goes for retarded mother in biblical language (7)
20 Sharpen pen in candour (7)HONESTY
22 You may part with this dressing room tool (4)
23 Cancel yearbook missing third of chapters (5)
25 A defeated solver's cry on good tome falling apart (3,2)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Cover that's yielding? Not exactly! (7,4)
9 Surround club after fellows don't start at five (7)
10 Such a person keeps on postponing leaving (7)
11 Almost everyone go into male child's room (5)
12 Yet one should be at home in these matches (4,5)
13 One trapped in grid in disrepair is unable to bend (5)
15 Making mad by starting golfing (6,3)
18 One who is sluggish like a small bleak vehicle (9)
21 They form enduring attachments (5)
22 What did you say? “Visit once more?” (4,5)COME AGAIN
24 Metal one head of Naxalites obtained (5)
26 She is crazily mad about a country (7)
27 New carpets in ranges of colours (7)SPECTRA
28 Run in the raw that proved to be fortunate? Not exactly! (5,6)

Down
1 Request certain southern amusements (9)PLEASURES
2 It gets a lot of hammering (5)
3 Lift principally raucous bit in the Nordic lament for the dead (9)
4 Meet prisoner with diplomacy (7)
5 Say again others consumed (7)
6 Jumped leaving son in collision (5)
7 Forum fit enough to get dense cheeselike soy product (4,4)
8 Sage has son kept down for a long period of time (4)
14 A genuine old coin for a decent score (4,4)
16 Unconcerned General backs General in literature (9)NEGLIGENT
17 Not one for slowcoaches? (4,5) FAST TRACK
19 Old church goes for retarded mother in biblical language (7) ARAMAIC
20 Sharpen pen in candour (7)HONESTY
22 You may part with this dressing room tool (4) COMB
23 Cancel yearbook missing third of chapters (5) ANNUL
25 A defeated solver's cry on good tome falling apart (3,2) GOT ME

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Cover that's yielding? Not exactly! (7,4)
9 Surround club after fellows don't start at five (7)
10 Such a person keeps on postponing leaving (7)
11 Almost everyone go into male child's room (5)
12 Yet one should be at home in these matches (4,5)
13 One trapped in grid in disrepair is unable to bend (5)
15 Making mad by starting golfing (6,3)
18 One who is sluggish like a small bleak vehicle (9)
21 They form enduring attachments (5)
22 What did you say? “Visit once more?” (4,5)COME AGAIN
24 Metal one head of Naxalites obtained (5)
26 She is crazily mad about a country (7)
27 New carpets in ranges of colours (7)SPECTRA
28 Run in the raw that proved to be fortunate? Not exactly! (5,6)

Down
1 Request certain southern amusements (9)PLEASURES
2 It gets a lot of hammering (5)
3 Lift principally raucous bit in the Nordic lament for the dead (9)
4 Meet prisoner with diplomacy (7)
5 Say again others consumed (7) RESTATE
6 Jumped leaving son in collision (5) PRANG
7 Forum fit enough to get dense cheeselike soy product (4,4) FIRM TOFU
8 Sage has son kept down for a long period of time (4) AGES
14 A genuine old coin for a decent score (4,4) GOOD MARK
16 Unconcerned General backs General in literature (9)NEGLIGENT
17 Not one for slowcoaches? (4,5) FAST TRACK
19 Old church goes for retarded mother in biblical language (7) ARAMAIC
20 Sharpen pen in candour (7)HONESTY
22 You may part with this dressing room tool (4) COMB
23 Cancel yearbook missing third of chapters (5) ANNUL
25 A defeated solver's cry on good tome falling apart (3,2) GOT ME

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cover that's yielding? Not exactly! (7,4)PLASTIC WRAP
9 Surround club after fellows don't start at five (7)ENVIRON
10 Such a person keeps on postponing leaving (7)STAYING
11 Almost everyone go into male child's room (5)SALON
12 Yet one should be at home in these matches (4,5)AWAY GAMES
13 One trapped in grid in disrepair is unable to bend (5)RIGID
15 Making mad by starting golfing (6,3)TEEING OFF
18 One who is sluggish like a small bleak vehicle (9)SLOWCOACH
21 They form enduring attachments (5)GLUES
22 What did you say? “Visit once more?” (4,5)COME AGAIN
24 Metal one head of Naxalites obtained (5)INGOT
26 She is crazily mad about a country (7)MIRANDA
27 New carpets in ranges of colours (7)SPECTRA
28 Run in the raw that proved to be fortunate? Not exactly! (5,6)LUCKY STREAK

Down
1 Request certain southern amusements (9)PLEASURES
2 It gets a lot of hammering (5)ANVIL
3 Lift principally raucous bit in the Nordic lament for the dead (9)THRENODIC
4 Meet prisoner with diplomacy (7)CONTACT
5 Say again others consumed (7) RESTATE
6 Jumped leaving son in collision (5) PRANG
7 Forum fit enough to get dense cheeselike soy product (4,4) FIRM TOFU
8 Sage has son kept down for a long period of time (4) AGES
14 A genuine old coin for a decent score (4,4) GOOD MARK
16 Unconcerned General backs General in literature (9)NEGLIGENT
17 Not one for slowcoaches? (4,5) FAST TRACK
19 Old church goes for retarded mother in biblical language (7) ARAMAIC
20 Sharpen pen in candour (7)HONESTY
22 You may part with this dressing room tool (4) COMB
23 Cancel yearbook missing third of chapters (5) ANNUL
25 A defeated solver's cry on good tome falling apart (3,2) GOT ME

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Aged individual in INC, say (3,5)
6 Letter from Greece for son in India (4)
9 Puts out Greek letter by females in ship (6)
10 Salesmen, turning back, seize vehicle and escape (7)
13 Would animals that have lost their appendages want to do business with them? (9)
14 Get to know real mad bridge player (5)
15 Clever enough not to start parade (4)
16 Saint calling saint in series of connections (10)
19 Defeated, having been struck to the ground (6,4)
21 One evening I recalled Zulu band (4)
24 Fully satisfied, Tamil leader left Government department (5)
25 Cause a plan to fail by breaking adobe wall (4,1,4)
26 Brief witticism (English) on a couple of animals (7)
27 If so, it's not solid — consumed in grimly humorous circumstances (6)
28 Small remains in wide belt (4)
29 Moily initially persuaded and moved to accept an outstanding athlete (8)

Down
2 A kind of fringe in a cult that is all over the place (7)
3 Bird out of breath? No good! (6)
4 Took it easy having physical training court — it's appreciated (9)
5 Noes don't have these (5)
7 Former wife's simple enough to clarify (7)
8 Broadcast in an opinionated manner (3,4,5)
11 State member is in spirit (6)
12 Stomachs debates and barks that are horrible (5,7)
17 Why Taiwan disposed— how? (2,4,3)
18 The more aged follows with skilled worker (6)
20 Gets a first in Tamil — saint's excited (7)
22 Terrible alarm on India's primarily agricultural disease (7)
23 Circuit on excellent home office equipment (6)
25 Among the two, doctor is stupid (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/SkJLnSrQP7Q9B4Qf7)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Aged individual in INC, say (3,5) OLD PARTY
6 Letter from Greece for son in India (4) BETA
9 Puts out Greek letter by females in ship (6) SNUFFS
10 Salesmen, turning back, seize vehicle and escape (7) SCARPER
13 Would animals that have lost their appendages want to do business with them? (9) RETAILERS
14 Get to know real mad bridge player (5)
15 Clever enough not to start parade (4)
16 Saint calling saint in series of connections (10)
19 Defeated, having been struck to the ground (6,4)
21 One evening I recalled Zulu band (4)
24 Fully satisfied, Tamil leader left Government department (5)
25 Cause a plan to fail by breaking adobe wall (4,1,4)
26 Brief witticism (English) on a couple of animals (7)
27 If so, it's not solid — consumed in grimly humorous circumstances (6)
28 Small remains in wide belt (4)
29 Moily initially persuaded and moved to accept an outstanding athlete (8)

Down
2 A kind of fringe in a cult that is all over the place (7)
3 Bird out of breath? No good! (6)
4 Took it easy having physical training court — it's appreciated (9)
5 Noes don't have these (5)
7 Former wife's simple enough to clarify (7)
8 Broadcast in an opinionated manner (3,4,5)
11 State member is in spirit (6)
12 Stomachs debates and barks that are horrible (5,7)
17 Why Taiwan disposed— how? (2,4,3)
18 The more aged follows with skilled worker (6)
20 Gets a first in Tamil — saint's excited (7)
22 Terrible alarm on India's primarily agricultural disease (7)
23 Circuit on excellent home office equipment (6)
25 Among the two, doctor is stupid (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Aged individual in INC, say (3,5) OLD PARTY
6 Letter from Greece for son in India (4) BETA
9 Puts out Greek letter by females in ship (6) SNUFFS
10 Salesmen, turning back, seize vehicle and escape (7) SCARPER
13 Would animals that have lost their appendages want to do business with them? (9) RETAILERS
14 Get to know real mad bridge player (5)
15 Clever enough not to start parade (4)
16 Saint calling saint in series of connections (10)
19 Defeated, having been struck to the ground (6,4)
21 One evening I recalled Zulu band (4)
24 Fully satisfied, Tamil leader left Government department (5)
25 Cause a plan to fail by breaking adobe wall (4,1,4)DEAL A BLOW
26 Brief witticism (English) on a couple of animals (7)EPIGRAM
27 If so, it's not solid — consumed in grimly humorous circumstances (6)WATERY
28 Small remains in wide belt (4)
29 Moily initially persuaded and moved to accept an outstanding athlete (8)

Down
2 A kind of fringe in a cult that is all over the place (7)
3 Bird out of breath? No good! (6)
4 Took it easy having physical training court — it's appreciated (9)
5 Noes don't have these (5)
7 Former wife's simple enough to clarify (7)EXPLAIN
8 Broadcast in an opinionated manner (3,4,5)
11 State member is in spirit (6)
12 Stomachs debates and barks that are horrible (5,7)
17 Why Taiwan disposed— how? (2,4,3)IN WHAT WAY
18 The more aged follows with skilled worker (6)
20 Gets a first in Tamil — saint's excited (7)
22 Terrible alarm on India's primarily agricultural disease (7)
23 Circuit on excellent home office equipment (6)
25 Among the two, doctor is stupid (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Aged individual in INC, say (3,5) OLD PARTY
6 Letter from Greece for son in India (4) BETA
9 Puts out Greek letter by females in ship (6) SNUFFS
10 Salesmen, turning back, seize vehicle and escape (7) SCARPER
13 Would animals that have lost their appendages want to do business with them? (9) RETAILERS
14 Get to know real mad bridge player (5)
15 Clever enough not to start parade (4)
16 Saint calling saint in series of connections (10) STRINGINGS
19 Defeated, having been struck to the ground (6,4) BEATEN DOWN
21 One evening I recalled Zulu band (4)
24 Fully satisfied, Tamil leader left Government department (5)
25 Cause a plan to fail by breaking adobe wall (4,1,4)DEAL A BLOW
26 Brief witticism (English) on a couple of animals (7)EPIGRAM
27 If so, it's not solid — consumed in grimly humorous circumstances (6)WATERY
28 Small remains in wide belt (4)
29 Moily initially persuaded and moved to accept an outstanding athlete (8) OLYMPIAN

Down
2 A kind of fringe in a cult that is all over the place (7)
3 Bird out of breath? No good! (6)
4 Took it easy having physical training court — it's appreciated (9)
5 Noes don't have these (5)
7 Former wife's simple enough to clarify (7)EXPLAIN
8 Broadcast in an opinionated manner (3,4,5) AIR ONE'S VIEWS
11 State member is in spirit (6)
12 Stomachs debates and barks that are horrible (5,7) BREAD BASKETS
17 Why Taiwan disposed— how? (2,4,3)IN WHAT WAY
18 The more aged follows with skilled worker (6)
20 Gets a first in Tamil — saint's excited (7)
22 Terrible alarm on India's primarily agricultural disease (7)
23 Circuit on excellent home office equipment (6)
25 Among the two, doctor is stupid (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Aged individual in INC, say (3,5) OLD PARTY
6 Letter from Greece for son in India (4) BETA
9 Puts out Greek letter by females in ship (6) SNUFFS
10 Salesmen, turning back, seize vehicle and escape (7) SCARPER
13 Would animals that have lost their appendages want to do business with them? (9) RETAILERS
14 Get to know real mad bridge player (5)LEARN
15 Clever enough not to start parade (4)ARCH
16 Saint calling saint in series of connections (10) STRINGINGS
19 Defeated, having been struck to the ground (6,4) BEATEN DOWN
21 One evening I recalled Zulu band (4)IMPI
24 Fully satisfied, Tamil leader left Government department (5)SATED
25 Cause a plan to fail by breaking adobe wall (4,1,4)DEAL A BLOW
26 Brief witticism (English) on a couple of animals (7)EPIGRAM
27 If so, it's not solid — consumed in grimly humorous circumstances (6)WATERY
28 Small remains in wide belt (4)SASH
29 Moily initially persuaded and moved to accept an outstanding athlete (8) OLYMPIAN

Down
2 A kind of fringe in a cult that is all over the place (7)LUNATIC
3 Bird out of breath? No good! (6)PUFFIN
4 Took it easy having physical training court — it's appreciated (9)RESPECTED
5 Noes don't have these (5)YESES
7 Former wife's simple enough to clarify (7)EXPLAIN
8 Broadcast in an opinionated manner (3,4,5) AIR ONE'S VIEWS
11 State member is in spirit (6)ALLEGE
12 Stomachs debates and barks that are horrible (5,7) BREAD BASKETS
17 Why Taiwan disposed— how? (2,4,3)IN WHAT WAY
18 The more aged follows with skilled worker (6)WELDER
20 Gets a first in Tamil — saint's excited (7)ATTAINS
22 Terrible alarm on India's primarily agricultural disease (7)MALARIA
23 Circuit on excellent home office equipment (6)LAPTOP
25 Among the two, doctor is stupid (5)DUMBO

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Looking at it one way, our navy personnel have a Pole seen in a different light (2,1,5)
5 Delicate atmosphere around boy on drug (6)
9 Machine part requiring some footwork (7)
10 On party in meditation location (7)
11 What you do when your head drops off (2,2,5)
12 Fast breaker? (5)
13 Saw try, lacking originality repeatedly, going off the mark (4)
14 Overextend oneself, though with hesitation, for ambulance equipment (9)
17 M or F? Put out to allow for one of six (9)
19 That woman's old idol (4)
23 Banish to former French island (5)
24 Canadian short story on metropolis's comeback is stimulating (9)
25 I said party demands lookover (7)
26 Swarm of circling bees stopping policeman, say (7)
27 Clear access to main course (6)
28 Bar lines? (8)

Down
1 Absolutely necessary altering provided for (8)
2 A wager on an eminence being an aide (7)
3 First-born held estate in part (6)
4 Almost clear, posterity will turn out to be lacking originality (13)
6 Centre in trouble gets new chief of hardliners to dig in (8)
7 Brother, heater's kaput. Take in air (7)
8 Blackmail former wife for wrong (6)
10 Introduce again one — clever and worthy of being acting as agent (13)
15 How old bovine is in cheap ocean passage (8)
16 Real cold on Greek island (8)
18 Treasure in hospital department is highly regarded (7)
20 Once meter worked way out there (7)
21 Look here, take in last month's rise, and pull out (6)
22 Palm off, including a small TV screen type (6)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/g4Mfw8H4iwBcsjqJ6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Looking at it one way, our navy personnel have a Pole seen in a different light (2,1,5)
5 Delicate atmosphere around boy on drug (6)
9 Machine part requiring some footwork (7)
10 On party in meditation location (7)RETREAT
11 What you do when your head drops off (2,2,5)GO TO SLEEP
12 Fast breaker? (5)
13 Saw try, lacking originality repeatedly, going off the mark (4)
14 Overextend oneself, though with hesitation, for ambulance equipment (9)STRETCHER
17 M or F? Put out to allow for one of six (9)
19 That woman's old idol (4)
23 Banish to former French island (5)EXILE
24 Canadian short story on metropolis's comeback is stimulating (9)
25 I said party demands lookover (7)
26 Swarm of circling bees stopping policeman, say (7)
27 Clear access to main course (6)
28 Bar lines? (8)

Down
1 Absolutely necessary altering provided for (8)
2 A wager on an eminence being an aide (7)
3 First-born held estate in part (6)
4 Almost clear, posterity will turn out to be lacking originality (13)
6 Centre in trouble gets new chief of hardliners to dig in (8)
7 Brother, heater's kaput. Take in air (7)BREATHE
8 Blackmail former wife for wrong (6)
10 Introduce again one — clever and worthy of being acting as agent (13)
15 How old bovine is in cheap ocean passage (8)
16 Real cold on Greek island (8)
18 Treasure in hospital department is highly regarded (7)
20 Once meter worked way out there (7)
21 Look here, take in last month's rise, and pull out (6)
22 Palm off, including a small TV screen type (6)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Looking at it one way, our navy personnel have a Pole seen in a different light (2,1,5)
5 Delicate atmosphere around boy on drug (6)
9 Machine part requiring some footwork (7)
10 On party in meditation location (7)RETREAT
11 What you do when your head drops off (2,2,5)GO TO SLEEP
12 Fast breaker? (5) EATER
13 Saw try, lacking originality repeatedly, going off the mark (4) AWRY
14 Overextend oneself, though with hesitation, for ambulance equipment (9)STRETCHER
17 M or F? Put out to allow for one of six (9)
19 That woman's old idol (4) HERO
23 Banish to former French island (5)EXILE
24 Canadian short story on metropolis's comeback is stimulating (9)
25 I said party demands lookover (7)
26 Swarm of circling bees stopping policeman, say (7)
27 Clear access to main course (6)
28 Bar lines? (8)

Down
1 Absolutely necessary altering provided for (8) INTEGRAL
2 A wager on an eminence being an aide (7)
3 First-born held estate in part (6) ELDEST
4 Almost clear, posterity will turn out to be lacking originality (13)
6 Centre in trouble gets new chief of hardliners to dig in (8)
7 Brother, heater's kaput. Take in air (7)BREATHE
8 Blackmail former wife for wrong (6)
10 Introduce again one — clever and worthy of being acting as agent (13)
15 How old bovine is in cheap ocean passage (8)
16 Real cold on Greek island (8)
18 Treasure in hospital department is highly regarded (7)
20 Once meter worked way out there (7)
21 Look here, take in last month's rise, and pull out (6)
22 Palm off, including a small TV screen type (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Looking at it one way, our navy personnel have a Pole seen in a different light (2,1,5)IN A SENSE
5 Delicate atmosphere around boy on drug (6)FEEBLE
9 Machine part requiring some footwork (7)TREADLE
10 On party in meditation location (7)RETREAT
11 What you do when your head drops off (2,2,5)GO TO SLEEP
12 Fast breaker? (5) EATER
13 Saw try, lacking originality repeatedly, going off the mark (4) AWRY
14 Overextend oneself, though with hesitation, for ambulance equipment (9)STRETCHER
17 M or F? Put out to allow for one of six (9)SEXTUPLET
19 That woman's old idol (4) HERO
23 Banish to former French island (5)EXILE
24 Canadian short story on metropolis's comeback is stimulating (9)CATALYTIC
25 I said party demands lookover (7)EYEBALL
26 Swarm of circling bees stopping policeman, say (7)BESIEGE
27 Clear access to main course (6)ENTREE
28 Bar lines? (8)LEGALESE

Down
1 Absolutely necessary altering provided for (8) INTEGRAL
2 A wager on an eminence being an aide (7)ABETTOR
3 First-born held estate in part (6) ELDEST
4 Almost clear, posterity will turn out to be lacking originality (13)STEREOTYPICAL
6 Centre in trouble gets new chief of hardliners to dig in (8)ENTRENCH
7 Brother, heater's kaput. Take in air (7)BREATHE
8 Blackmail former wife for wrong (6)EXTORT
10 Introduce again one — clever and worthy of being acting as agent (13)REPRESENTABLE
15 How old bovine is in cheap ocean passage (8)STEERAGE
16 Real cold on Greek island (8)CONCRETE
18 Treasure in hospital department is highly regarded (7)EMINENT
20 Once meter worked way out there (7)EXTREME
21 Look here, take in last month's rise, and pull out (6)SECEDE
22 Palm off, including a small TV screen type (6)PLASMA

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

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
1 Greedy king's article misplaced after check by some public house employees (8)
5 Dress hiding note about an expedition (6)
9 Sweet aromatic plants with the student for the Pole (9)
11 Put in cold storage? (2,3)
12 Cheer up the Oriental and a couple of Poles admitting wrongdoing in retreat (7)
14 Void the abridged note on asafoetida (7)
15 Slim ring for the Oriental log's a device used in some interviews in the olden days (4,8)
17 Lure to Booth's complex to solve problems (12)
20 Takes off time to replace the village leader's electronic accessories (7)
22 Announced waterproofing for the overhead covering (7)
23 Adult rambling about contributing to the extremist (5)
24 Forearm injured after party finds location to put the lintel (9)
26 One invested in Turkish currency goes west with the Yankee in a flippant manner (6)
27 Having no protective layer, I ignored strange silkiness (8)

Down
1 Bits of grass in the computer server modules (6)
2 Governor's router lag is fixed (9)
3 Woodworker's tool was heard by everybody (3)
4 Dispersed authority with the credentials Ed manufactured (13)
6 Artificial intelligence to cover the seat was derived from observed facts (1,10)
7 It could save one in the court (5)
8 Building agencies briefly keep out the name of the glacial period (3,3)
10 Old man's enclosed timepiece with a swinging weight? (8,5)
13 Doctor, a virtual pro, finds an artificial cloud (6,5)
16 Free the Turkish island with an animal swimming in an English river (9)
18 Upset by the revolutionary creative work on a female (6)
19 Issue with partial regression (6)
21 Drive a car for the company (not Ola) (5)
25 Enthusiast's aid to create air circulation (3)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/pYpuRB81oqJG2jvi7)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Greedy king's article misplaced after check by some public house employees (8)
5 Dress hiding note about an expedition (6)
9 Sweet aromatic plants with the student for the Pole (9)
11 Put in cold storage? (2,3)
12 Cheer up the Oriental and a couple of Poles admitting wrongdoing in retreat (7)
14 Void the abridged note on asafoetida (7)
15 Slim ring for the Oriental log's a device used in some interviews in the olden days (4,8)
17 Lure to Booth's complex to solve problems (12)
20 Takes off time to replace the village leader's electronic accessories (7)
22 Announced waterproofing for the overhead covering (7)
23 Adult rambling about contributing to the extremist (5)
24 Forearm injured after party finds location to put the lintel (9)
26 One invested in Turkish currency goes west with the Yankee in a flippant manner (6)
27 Having no protective layer, I ignored strange silkiness (8)

Down
1 Bits of grass in the computer server modules (6)
2 Governor's router lag is fixed (9)
3 Woodworker's tool was heard by everybody (3)
4 Dispersed authority with the credentials Ed manufactured (13)
6 Artificial intelligence to cover the seat was derived from observed facts (1,10)
7 It could save one in the court (5)
8 Building agencies briefly keep out the name of the glacial period (3,3) ICE AGE
10 Old man's enclosed timepiece with a swinging weight? (8,5) LONGCASE CLOCK
13 Doctor, a virtual pro, finds an artificial cloud (6,5) VAPOUR TRAIL
16 Free the Turkish island with an animal swimming in an English river (9) EXTRICATE
18 Upset by the revolutionary creative work on a female (6) TRAUMA
19 Issue with partial regression (6)
21 Drive a car for the company (not Ola) (5)
25 Enthusiast's aid to create air circulation (3)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Greedy king's article misplaced after check by some public house employees (8)
5 Dress hiding note about an expedition (6)
9 Sweet aromatic plants with the student for the Pole (9)
11 Put in cold storage? (2,3)
12 Cheer up the Oriental and a couple of Poles admitting wrongdoing in retreat (7)
14 Void the abridged note on asafoetida (7)
15 Slim ring for the Oriental log's a device used in some interviews in the olden days (4,8) TAPE RECORDER
17 Lure to Booth's complex to solve problems (12)
20 Takes off time to replace the village leader's electronic accessories (7)
22 Announced waterproofing for the overhead covering (7)
23 Adult rambling about contributing to the extremist (5)
24 Forearm injured after party finds location to put the lintel (9) DOORFRAME
26 One invested in Turkish currency goes west with the Yankee in a flippant manner (6)
27 Having no protective layer, I ignored strange silkiness (8)

Down
1 Bits of grass in the computer server modules (6)
2 Governor's router lag is fixed (9) REGULATOR
3 Woodworker's tool was heard by everybody (3) AWL
4 Dispersed authority with the credentials Ed manufactured (13) DECENTRALISED
6 Artificial intelligence to cover the seat was derived from observed facts (1,10)
7 It could save one in the court (5)
8 Building agencies briefly keep out the name of the glacial period (3,3) ICE AGE
10 Old man's enclosed timepiece with a swinging weight? (8,5) LONGCASE CLOCK
13 Doctor, a virtual pro, finds an artificial cloud (6,5) VAPOUR TRAIL
16 Free the Turkish island with an animal swimming in an English river (9) EXTRICATE
18 Upset by the revolutionary creative work on a female (6) TRAUMA
19 Issue with partial regression (6)
21 Drive a car for the company (not Ola) (5)
25 Enthusiast's aid to create air circulation (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Greedy king's article misplaced after check by some public house employees (8)
5 Dress hiding note about an expedition (6)SAFARI
9 Sweet aromatic plants with the student for the Pole (9)
11 Put in cold storage? (2,3)
12 Cheer up the Oriental and a couple of Poles admitting wrongdoing in retreat (7)
14 Void the abridged note on asafoetida (7)
15 Slim ring for the Oriental log's a device used in some interviews in the olden days (4,8)TAPE RECORDER
17 Lure to Booth's complex to solve problems (12)TROUBLESHOOT
20 Takes off time to replace the village leader's electronic accessories (7)
22 Announced waterproofing for the overhead covering (7)
23 Adult rambling about contributing to the extremist (5)
24 Forearm injured after party finds location to put the lintel (9)DOORFRAME
26 One invested in Turkish currency goes west with the Yankee in a flippant manner (6)
27 Having no protective layer, I ignored strange silkiness (8)SKINLESS

Down
1 Bits of grass in the computer server modules (6)
2 Governor's router lag is fixed (9)REGULATOR
3 Woodworker's tool was heard by everybody (3)AWL
4 Dispersed authority with the credentials Ed manufactured (13)DECENTRALISED
6 Artificial intelligence to cover the seat was derived from observed facts (1,10)
7 It could save one in the court (5)
8 Building agencies briefly keep out the name of the glacial period (3,3) ICE AGE
10 Old man's enclosed timepiece with a swinging weight? (8,5) LONGCASE CLOCK
13 Doctor, a virtual pro, finds an artificial cloud (6,5) VAPOUR TRAIL
16 Free the Turkish island with an animal swimming in an English river (9) EXTRICATE
18 Upset by the revolutionary creative work on a female (6) TRAUMA
19 Issue with partial regression (6)EGRESS
21 Drive a car for the company (not Ola) (5)
25 Enthusiast's aid to create air circulation (3)FAN

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Greedy king's article misplaced after check by some public house employees (8) BARMAIDS
5 Dress hiding note about an expedition (6)SAFARI
9 Sweet aromatic plants with the student for the Pole (9) ANGELIC
11 Put in cold storage? (2,3)
12 Cheer up the Oriental and a couple of Poles admitting wrongdoing in retreat (7) ENLIVEN
14 Void the abridged note on asafoetida (7) NOTHING
15 Slim ring for the Oriental log's a device used in some interviews in the olden days (4,8)TAPE RECORDER
17 Lure to Booth's complex to solve problems (12)TROUBLESHOOT
20 Takes off time to replace the village leader's electronic accessories (7)
22 Announced waterproofing for the overhead covering (7)
23 Adult rambling about contributing to the extremist (5)
24 Forearm injured after party finds location to put the lintel (9)DOORFRAME
26 One invested in Turkish currency goes west with the Yankee in a flippant manner (6)
27 Having no protective layer, I ignored strange silkiness (8)SKINLESS

Down
1 Bits of grass in the computer server modules (6)
2 Governor's router lag is fixed (9)REGULATOR
3 Woodworker's tool was heard by everybody (3)AWL
4 Dispersed authority with the credentials Ed manufactured (13)DECENTRALISED
6 Artificial intelligence to cover the seat was derived from observed facts (1,10) A POSTERIORI
7 It could save one in the court (5)
8 Building agencies briefly keep out the name of the glacial period (3,3) ICE AGE
10 Old man's enclosed timepiece with a swinging weight? (8,5) LONGCASE CLOCK
13 Doctor, a virtual pro, finds an artificial cloud (6,5) VAPOUR TRAIL
16 Free the Turkish island with an animal swimming in an English river (9) EXTRICATE
18 Upset by the revolutionary creative work on a female (6) TRAUMA
19 Issue with partial regression (6)EGRESS
21 Drive a car for the company (not Ola) (5)
25 Enthusiast's aid to create air circulation (3)FAN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Greedy king's article misplaced after check by some public house employees (8) BARMAIDS
5 Dress hiding note about an expedition (6)SAFARI
9 Sweet aromatic plants with the student for the Pole (9) ANGELIC
11 Put in cold storage? (2,3)ON ICE
12 Cheer up the Oriental and a couple of Poles admitting wrongdoing in retreat (7) ENLIVEN
14 Void the abridged note on asafoetida (7) NOTHING
15 Slim ring for the Oriental log's a device used in some interviews in the olden days (4,8)TAPE RECORDER
17 Lure to Booth's complex to solve problems (12)TROUBLESHOOT
20 Takes off time to replace the village leader's electronic accessories (7)REMOTES
22 Announced waterproofing for the overhead covering (7)CEILING
23 Adult rambling about contributing to the extremist (5)ULTRA
24 Forearm injured after party finds location to put the lintel (9)DOORFRAME
26 One invested in Turkish currency goes west with the Yankee in a flippant manner (6)AIRILY
27 Having no protective layer, I ignored strange silkiness (8)SKINLESS

Down
1 Bits of grass in the computer server modules (6)BLADES
2 Governor's router lag is fixed (9)REGULATOR
3 Woodworker's tool was heard by everybody (3)AWL
4 Dispersed authority with the credentials Ed manufactured (13)DECENTRALISED
6 Artificial intelligence to cover the seat was derived from observed facts (1,10) A POSTERIORI
7 It could save one in the court (5)ALIBI
8 Building agencies briefly keep out the name of the glacial period (3,3) ICE AGE
10 Old man's enclosed timepiece with a swinging weight? (8,5) LONGCASE CLOCK
13 Doctor, a virtual pro, finds an artificial cloud (6,5) VAPOUR TRAIL
16 Free the Turkish island with an animal swimming in an English river (9) EXTRICATE
18 Upset by the revolutionary creative work on a female (6) TRAUMA
19 Issue with partial regression (6)EGRESS
21 Drive a car for the company (not Ola) (5)MOTOR
25 Enthusiast's aid to create air circulation (3)FAN

:clap::clap::clap: Fan theme! Comparatively easy!

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
1 Cheese dish arbiter shrewdly prepared is not dry (5,7)
8 Place to find a number of keys? (7)
9 Indian beach with a fancy dock (6)
11 Group exerting pressure on politicians? (9)
12 Company to get rid of the gold whales and the South American shrubs (5)
14 Seize books included in the crumpled receipt (9)
16 Overheard spy in the docking station (4)
18 Article grappled by Mexican cat breed (4)
19 Boy upset by a man from Mars leaves castle with a large dog (9)
21 Bernie celebrates to some extent with a relative (5)
22 International upsets widower seizing evacuated land (9)
23 Slogan's a sacred chant (6)
25 Gamble by the Wisconsin ex-model in the interval (7)
26 Emotional state, not easy to mould? (4,8)

Down
2 Outrageousness resulting from harmful exacerbation after article loss (11)
3 Trendy to board low horse carts going north to the place where boats are built (8)
4 Reportedly drove to alter dates at a partly sheltered anchorage (9)
5 Old verses provided by the model making way for the mass ceremonies (5)
6 British officers reheating some cold halibut initially with beet soup (6)
7 Insane person turning up for a large cask (3)
8 Graceful student moving down to capture a video gets success (10)
10 Acerbic German ignored spy wrapping the cord (10)
13 Disapproving of the analyst sign I modified (11)
15 Fair to uncover bundle sent up by the French (9)
17 Tape with an Italian note for the marauders (8)
20 Inflamed sore in the giraffe's terrible (6)
22 Leaders of the West hurry and return from the dock (5)
24 Cashier concealing burnt remains (3)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/TMkm7dbGYyo4PxdC6)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Cheese dish arbiter shrewdly prepared is not dry (5,7) WELSH RAREBIT*-dry
8 Place to find a number of keys? (7)
9 Indian beach with a fancy dock (6)
11 Group exerting pressure on politicians? (9)
12 Company to get rid of the gold whales and the South American shrubs (5)
14 Seize books included in the crumpled receipt (9)
16 Overheard spy in the docking station (4)
18 Article grappled by Mexican cat breed (4)
19 Boy upset by a man from Mars leaves castle with a large dog (9) (DAL<=)(MA[-r]TIAN)
21 Bernie celebrates to some extent with a relative (5)
22 International upsets widower seizing evacuated land (9)
23 Slogan's a sacred chant (6)
25 Gamble by the Wisconsin ex-model in the interval (7)
26 Emotional state, not easy to mould? (4,8)

Down
2 Outrageousness resulting from harmful exacerbation after article loss (11)
3 Trendy to board low horse carts going north to the place where boats are built (8)
4 Reportedly drove to alter dates at a partly sheltered anchorage (9)
5 Old verses provided by the model making way for the mass ceremonies (5)
6 British officers reheating some cold halibut initially with beet soup (6)
7 Insane person turning up for a large cask (3)
8 Graceful student moving down to capture a video gets success (10)
10 Acerbic German ignored spy wrapping the cord (10) {A(STRING)[-g]ENT}
13 Disapproving of the analyst sign I modified (11) (CRITIC)(ISING*)
15 Fair to uncover bundle sent up by the French (9)
17 Tape with an Italian note for the marauders (8) (BAND)(IT)(TI)
20 Inflamed sore in the giraffe's terrible (6)
22 Leaders of the West hurry and return from the dock (5)
24 Cashier concealing burnt remains (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cheese dish arbiter shrewdly prepared is not dry (5,7) WELSH RAREBIT*-dry
8 Place to find a number of keys? (7)
9 Indian beach with a fancy dock (6)
11 Group exerting pressure on politicians? (9)
12 Company to get rid of the gold whales and the South American shrubs (5)
14 Seize books included in the crumpled receipt (9)
16 Overheard spy in the docking station (4)
18 Article grappled by Mexican cat breed (4)
19 Boy upset by a man from Mars leaves castle with a large dog (9) (DAL<=)(MA[-r]TIAN)
21 Bernie celebrates to some extent with a relative (5)NIECE
22 International upsets widower seizing evacuated land (9)
23 Slogan's a sacred chant (6)MANTRA
25 Gamble by the Wisconsin ex-model in the interval (7)
26 Emotional state, not easy to mould? (4,8)

Down
2 Outrageousness resulting from harmful exacerbation after article loss (11)
3 Trendy to board low horse carts going north to the place where boats are built (8)
4 Reportedly drove to alter dates at a partly sheltered anchorage (9)
5 Old verses provided by the model making way for the mass ceremonies (5)
6 British officers reheating some cold halibut initially with beet soup (6)
7 Insane person turning up for a large cask (3)
8 Graceful student moving down to capture a video gets success (10)
10 Acerbic German ignored spy wrapping the cord (10) {A(STRING)[-g]ENT}
13 Disapproving of the analyst sign I modified (11) (CRITIC)(ISING*)
15 Fair to uncover bundle sent up by the French (9)
17 Tape with an Italian note for the marauders (8) (BAND)(IT)(TI)
20 Inflamed sore in the giraffe's terrible (6)FESTER
22 Leaders of the West hurry and return from the dock (5)WHARF
24 Cashier concealing burnt remains (3)ASH

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Cheese dish arbiter shrewdly prepared is not dry (5,7) WELSH RAREBIT*-dry
8 Place to find a number of keys? (7)
9 Indian beach with a fancy dock (6)
11 Group exerting pressure on politicians? (9)
12 Company to get rid of the gold whales and the South American shrubs (5)
14 Seize books included in the crumpled receipt (9)
16 Overheard spy in the docking station (4)
18 Article grappled by Mexican cat breed (4) MANX
19 Boy upset by a man from Mars leaves castle with a large dog (9) (DAL<=)(MA[-r]TIAN)
21 Bernie celebrates to some extent with a relative (5)NIECE
22 International upsets widower seizing evacuated land (9) WORLDWIDE
23 Slogan's a sacred chant (6)MANTRA
25 Gamble by the Wisconsin ex-model in the interval (7)
26 Emotional state, not easy to mould? (4,8) HARD FEELINGS

Down
2 Outrageousness resulting from harmful exacerbation after article loss (11) EXORBITANCE
3 Trendy to board low horse carts going north to the place where boats are built (8)
4 Reportedly drove to alter dates at a partly sheltered anchorage (9)
5 Old verses provided by the model making way for the mass ceremonies (5)
6 British officers reheating some cold halibut initially with beet soup (6) BORSCH
7 Insane person turning up for a large cask (3)
8 Graceful student moving down to capture a video gets success (10)
10 Acerbic German ignored spy wrapping the cord (10) {A(STRING)[-g]ENT}
13 Disapproving of the analyst sign I modified (11) (CRITIC)(ISING*)
15 Fair to uncover bundle sent up by the French (9)
17 Tape with an Italian note for the marauders (8) (BAND)(IT)(TI)
20 Inflamed sore in the giraffe's terrible (6)FESTER
22 Leaders of the West hurry and return from the dock (5)WHARF
24 Cashier concealing burnt remains (3)ASH

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Cheese dish arbiter shrewdly prepared is not dry (5,7) WELSH RAREBIT*-dry
8 Place to find a number of keys? (7) FLORIDA
9 Indian beach with a fancy dock (6)
11 Group exerting pressure on politicians? (9) LOBBYISTS
12 Company to get rid of the gold whales and the South American shrubs (5)
14 Seize books included in the crumpled receipt (9)
16 Overheard spy in the docking station (4)
18 Article grappled by Mexican cat breed (4) MANX
19 Boy upset by a man from Mars leaves castle with a large dog (9) (DAL<=)(MA[-r]TIAN)
21 Bernie celebrates to some extent with a relative (5)NIECE
22 International upsets widower seizing evacuated land (9) WORLDWIDE
23 Slogan's a sacred chant (6)MANTRA
25 Gamble by the Wisconsin ex-model in the interval (7)
26 Emotional state, not easy to mould? (4,8) HARD FEELINGS

Down
2 Outrageousness resulting from harmful exacerbation after article loss (11) EXORBITANCE
3 Trendy to board low horse carts going north to the place where boats are built (8) SHIPYARD
4 Reportedly drove to alter dates at a partly sheltered anchorage (9) ROADSTEAD
5 Old verses provided by the model making way for the mass ceremonies (5)
6 British officers reheating some cold halibut initially with beet soup (6) BORSCH
7 Insane person turning up for a large cask (3)
8 Graceful student moving down to capture a video gets success (10) FULFILMENT
10 Acerbic German ignored spy wrapping the cord (10) {A(STRING)[-g]ENT}
13 Disapproving of the analyst sign I modified (11) (CRITIC)(ISING*)
15 Fair to uncover bundle sent up by the French (9)
17 Tape with an Italian note for the marauders (8) (BAND)(IT)(TI)
20 Inflamed sore in the giraffe's terrible (6)FESTER
22 Leaders of the West hurry and return from the dock (5)WHARF
24 Cashier concealing burnt remains (3)ASH

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cheese dish arbiter shrewdly prepared is not dry (5,7) WELSH RAREBIT*-dry
8 Place to find a number of keys? (7) FLORIDA
9 Indian beach with a fancy dock (6)MARINA
11 Group exerting pressure on politicians? (9) LOBBYISTS
12 Company to get rid of the gold whales and the South American shrubs (5)COCAS
14 Seize books included in the crumpled receipt (9)INTERCEPT
16 Overheard spy in the docking station (4)PIER
18 Article grappled by Mexican cat breed (4) MANX
19 Boy upset by a man from Mars leaves castle with a large dog (9) (DAL<=)(MA[-r]TIAN)
21 Bernie celebrates to some extent with a relative (5)NIECE
22 International upsets widower seizing evacuated land (9) WORLDWIDE
23 Slogan's a sacred chant (6)MANTRA
25 Gamble by the Wisconsin ex-model in the interval (7)BETWIXT
26 Emotional state, not easy to mould? (4,8) HARD FEELINGS

Down
2 Outrageousness resulting from harmful exacerbation after article loss (11) EXORBITANCE
3 Trendy to board low horse carts going north to the place where boats are built (8) SHIPYARD
4 Reportedly drove to alter dates at a partly sheltered anchorage (9) ROADSTEAD
5 Old verses provided by the model making way for the mass ceremonies (5)RIMES
6 British officers reheating some cold halibut initially with beet soup (6) BORSCH
7 Insane person turning up for a large cask (3)TUN
8 Graceful student moving down to capture a video gets success (10) FULFILMENT
10 Acerbic German ignored spy wrapping the cord (10) {A(STRING)[-g]ENT}
13 Disapproving of the analyst sign I modified (11) (CRITIC)(ISING*)
15 Fair to uncover bundle sent up by the French (9)TOLERABLE
17 Tape with an Italian note for the marauders (8) (BAND)(IT)(TI)
20 Inflamed sore in the giraffe's terrible (6)FESTER
22 Leaders of the West hurry and return from the dock (5)WHARF
24 Cashier concealing burnt remains (3)ASH

:clap::clap::clap: A breezy seaside puzzle!

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
1 A surrender in other words, time in custody (5,6)
9 Organized march/demo ultimately (6)
10 Daft, for dill to pluck ends off flower (8)
11 One of bails left reduced to cinders and put in a vase (5)
12 Attempt to gain resistance begins to facilitate let up in a contagious disease (4,3)
13 Gizmo not on every circling drone (8)
15 Butterflies seen floating back around a caravan (6)
16 Criterion in rising rapidly is to be heartless (6)
18 Find yeti elusive to detect (8)
20 Like having hot drink in the morning together (2,1,4)
21 Dogma or ideology binding a native (5)
22 One keeping track of mileage motored around reining in speed essentially (8)
23 According to reports fort was at war (6)
24 Nothing left? No problem (3,3,5)

Down
2 Nearly condone a criminal? I’m unable to (2,3,2)
3 Antelope from European country (5)
4 Distinct luxury car ran freely for the most part (7)
5 Mention volume becoming loud in worship (9)
6 One doubtful of Supreme Court’s suggestion (7)
7 Way of working imposed around building (5,8)
8 What this clue has initially is something knotty (6,2,5)
14 Musicians from Royal Academy sitting below theatre box (9)
17 Provide a spot again to study at a prestigious university (7)
18 One small measure taken by mouth is vile (7)
19 Feel getting over money is impossible (3,4)
21 Civilian man fighting fit without uniform (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/zVWUPjWJ9iFYecZo7)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 A surrender in other words, time in custody (5,6)
9 Organized march/demo ultimately (6)
10 Daft, for dill to pluck ends off flower (8)
11 One of bails left reduced to cinders and put in a vase (5)
12 Attempt to gain resistance begins to facilitate let up in a contagious disease (4,3) {BI(R)D} {F/L/U}
13 Gizmo not on every circling drone (8)
15 Butterflies seen floating back around a caravan (6)
16 Criterion in rising rapidly is to be heartless (6)
18 Find yeti elusive to detect (8)
20 Like having hot drink in the morning together (2,1,4) (AS) {A (TEA)M}
21 Dogma or ideology binding a native (5)
22 One keeping track of mileage motored around reining in speed essentially (8)
23 According to reports fort was at war (6)
24 Nothing left? No problem (3,3,5) IT'S ALL RIGHT (c&dd)

Down
2 Nearly condone a criminal? I’m unable to (2,3,2)
3 Antelope from European country (5)
4 Distinct luxury car ran freely for the most part (7)
5 Mention volume becoming loud in worship (9)
6 One doubtful of Supreme Court’s suggestion (7)
7 Way of working imposed around building (5,8)
8 What this clue has initially is something knotty (6,2,5) FIGURE OF EIGHT (cd)
14 Musicians from Royal Academy sitting below theatre box (9) OR/CHEST/RA
17 Provide a spot again to study at a prestigious university (7)
18 One small measure taken by mouth is vile (7)
19 Feel getting over money is impossible (3,4)
21 Civilian man fighting fit without uniform (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 A surrender in other words, time in custody (5,6)
9 Organized march/demo ultimately (6)
10 Daft, for dill to pluck ends off flower (8) DAFFODIL
11 One of bails left reduced to cinders and put in a vase (5)
12 Attempt to gain resistance begins to facilitate let up in a contagious disease (4,3) {BI(R)D} {F/L/U}
13 Gizmo not on every circling drone (8) MONOTONE
15 Butterflies seen floating back around a caravan (6)
16 Criterion in rising rapidly is to be heartless (6)
18 Find yeti elusive to detect (8) IDENTIFY
20 Like having hot drink in the morning together (2,1,4) (AS) {A (TEA)M}
21 Dogma or ideology binding a native (5) MAORI
22 One keeping track of mileage motored around reining in speed essentially (8)
23 According to reports fort was at war (6)
24 Nothing left? No problem (3,3,5) IT'S ALL RIGHT (c&dd)

Down
2 Nearly condone a criminal? I’m unable to (2,3,2) SO AND SO NO CAN DO -sorry for the wrong answer :(
3 Antelope from European country (5)
4 Distinct luxury car ran freely for the most part (7)
5 Mention volume becoming loud in worship (9)
6 One doubtful of Supreme Court’s suggestion (7)
7 Way of working imposed around building (5,8)
8 What this clue has initially is something knotty (6,2,5) FIGURE OF EIGHT (cd)
14 Musicians from Royal Academy sitting below theatre box (9) OR/CHEST/RA
17 Provide a spot again to study at a prestigious university (7)
18 One small measure taken by mouth is vile (7)
19 Feel getting over money is impossible (3,4)
21 Civilian man fighting fit without uniform (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 A surrender in other words, time in custody (5,6) UNDER ARREST
9 Organized march/demo ultimately (6) MORCHA
10 Daft, for dill to pluck ends off flower (8) DAFFODIL
11 One of bails left reduced to cinders and put in a vase (5) URNED
12 Attempt to gain resistance begins to facilitate let up in a contagious disease (4,3) {BI(R)D} {F/L/U}
13 Gizmo not on every circling drone (8) MONOTONE
15 Butterflies seen floating back around a caravan (6) NERVES
16 Criterion in rising rapidly is to be heartless (6) METRIC
18 Find yeti elusive to detect (8) IDENTIFY
20 Like having hot drink in the morning together (2,1,4) (AS) {A (TEA)M}
21 Dogma or ideology binding a native (5) MAORI
22 One keeping track of mileage motored around reining in speed essentially (8)
23 According to reports fort was at war (6)
24 Nothing left? No problem (3,3,5) IT'S ALL RIGHT (c&dd)

Down
2 Nearly condone a criminal? I’m unable to (2,3,2) SO AND SO
3 Antelope from European country (5)
4 Distinct luxury car ran freely for the most part (7)
5 Mention volume becoming loud in worship (9)
6 One doubtful of Supreme Court’s suggestion (7)
7 Way of working imposed around building (5,8)
8 What this clue has initially is something knotty (6,2,5) FIGURE OF EIGHT (cd)
14 Musicians from Royal Academy sitting below theatre box (9) OR/CHEST/RA
17 Provide a spot again to study at a prestigious university (7)
18 One small measure taken by mouth is vile (7)
19 Feel getting over money is impossible (3,4)
21 Civilian man fighting fit without uniform (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 A surrender in other words, time in custody (5,6) UNDER ARREST
9 Organized march/demo ultimately (6) MORCHA
10 Daft, for dill to pluck ends off flower (8) DAFFODIL
11 One of bails left reduced to cinders and put in a vase (5) URNED
12 Attempt to gain resistance begins to facilitate let up in a contagious disease (4,3) {BI(R)D} {F/L/U}
13 Gizmo not on every circling drone (8) MONOTONE
15 Butterflies seen floating back around a caravan (6) NERVES
16 Criterion in rising rapidly is to be heartless (6) METRIC
18 Find yeti elusive to detect (8) IDENTIFY
20 Like having hot drink in the morning together (2,1,4) (AS) {A (TEA)M}
21 Dogma or ideology binding a native (5) MAORI
22 One keeping track of mileage motored around reining in speed essentially (8)
23 According to reports fort was at war (6)
24 Nothing left? No problem (3,3,5) IT'S ALL RIGHT (c&dd)

Down
2 Nearly condone a criminal? I’m unable to (2,3,2) SO AND SO NO CAN DO
3 Antelope from European country (5)
4 Distinct luxury car ran freely for the most part (7) AUDIBLE
5 Mention volume becoming loud in worship (9) REFERENCE
6 One doubtful of Supreme Court’s suggestion (7)
7 Way of working imposed around building (5,8) MODUS OPERANDI
8 What this clue has initially is something knotty (6,2,5) FIGURE OF EIGHT (cd)
14 Musicians from Royal Academy sitting below theatre box (9) OR/CHEST/RA
17 Provide a spot again to study at a prestigious university (7)
18 One small measure taken by mouth is vile (7) IMMORAL
19 Feel getting over money is impossible (3,4) TOO MUCH
21 Civilian man fighting fit without uniform (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 A surrender in other words, time in custody (5,6) UNDER ARREST
9 Organized march/demo ultimately (6) MORCHA
10 Daft, for dill to pluck ends off flower (8) DAFFODIL
11 One of bails left reduced to cinders and put in a vase (5) URNED
12 Attempt to gain resistance begins to facilitate let up in a contagious disease (4,3) {BI(R)D} {F/L/U}
13 Gizmo not on every circling drone (8) MONOTONE
15 Butterflies seen floating back around a caravan (6) NERVES
16 Criterion in rising rapidly is to be heartless (6) METRIC
18 Find yeti elusive to detect (8) IDENTIFY
20 Like having hot drink in the morning together (2,1,4) (AS) {A (TEA)M}
21 Dogma or ideology binding a native (5) MAORI
22 One keeping track of mileage motored around reining in speed essentially (8)ODOMETER
23 According to reports fort was at war (6)FOUGHT
24 Nothing left? No problem (3,3,5) IT'S ALL RIGHT (c&dd)

Down
2 Nearly condone a criminal? I’m unable to (2,3,2) SO AND SO
3 Antelope from European country (5)ELAND
4 Distinct luxury car ran freely for the most part (7)AUDIBLE
5 Mention volume becoming loud in worship (9)REFERENCE
6 One doubtful of Supreme Court’s suggestion (7)SCOFFER
7 Way of working imposed around building (5,8)MODUS OPERANDI
8 What this clue has initially is something knotty (6,2,5) FIGURE OF EIGHT (cd)
14 Musicians from Royal Academy sitting below theatre box (9) OR/CHEST/RA
17 Provide a spot again to study at a prestigious university (7)READMIT
18 One small measure taken by mouth is vile (7)IMMORAL
19 Feel getting over money is impossible (3,4)TOO MUCH
21 Civilian man fighting fit without uniform (5)MUFTI

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Wow! Took the liberty of giving an extra answer to wrap up the awesome puzzle! Feeling elated! :redjump::bluejump::happydance::noteeth:

[Russellbew]

:cool2: Yayyyy :)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 One who’s accepting large tip, holding ace (8)
5 State in middle of daft business (6)
10 Standard silver working model (7)
11 Sadly alter in becoming dependent (7)
12 Bear forlorn hope within one (6-3-4)
14 Time connected with particular urban area (4)
15 Go with fellows and start to toil in field (10)
18 Financial officers in a mess, party in disarray (10)
19 Elegant greeting in duplicate (4)
21 What’s in bulletin about passion and heart of powerful All Blacks? (3,10)
24 Revealed stake in remote settlement (7)
25 Sign attached to your back room full of books (7)
26 Bound stem (6)
27 One name for each child actually present (2,6)


Down
1 Vain men? Failures, left out (4)
2 Worth working on a style that’s casual (9)
3 Support objective story (6)
4 Slush and ice initially in projected outlook (14)
6 Drop unfinished argument in high voice (8)
7 Adult insect I found on fruit without core (5)
8 Game with glue and thin piece of wood (10) MATCHSTICK
9 Singer in broadcast finer than a lark (6,8) ARETHA FRANKLIN
13 Sensational exercises in street destroy our team (10) STUPENDOUS
16 Wreckage of a ship seen in New Testament book (9) EPHESIANS
17 Vehicle owner terribly stressed (8) CAREWORN
20 Poor bloke, not all right after charge (6)
22 Liquid consumed in wide river (5)
23 Colour that’s integral to juicy anecdote (4)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article7976398.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 One who’s accepting large tip, holding ace (8)
5 State in middle of daft business (6)
10 Standard silver working model (7) PARAGON
11 Sadly alter in becoming dependent (7)
12 Bear forlorn hope within one (6-3-4)
14 Time connected with particular urban area (4)
15 Go with fellows and start to toil in field (10)
18 Financial officers in a mess, party in disarray (10) PAYMASTERS
19 Elegant greeting in duplicate (4)
21 What’s in bulletin about passion and heart of powerful All Blacks? (3,10) NEW ZEALANDERS
24 Revealed stake in remote settlement (7)
25 Sign attached to your back room full of books (7) LIBRARY
26 Bound stem (6)
27 One name for each child actually present (2,6) IN PERSON


Down
1 Vain men? Failures, left out (4)
2 Worth working on a style that’s casual (9)
3 Support objective story (6)
4 Slush and ice initially in projected outlook (14)
6 Drop unfinished argument in high voice (8)
7 Adult insect I found on fruit without core (5)
8 Game with glue and thin piece of wood (10) MATCHSTICK
9 Singer in broadcast finer than a lark (6,8) ARETHA FRANKLIN
13 Sensational exercises in street destroy our team (10) STUPENDOUS
16 Wreckage of a ship seen in New Testament book (9) EPHESIANS
17 Vehicle owner terribly stressed (8) CAREWORN
20 Poor bloke, not all right after charge (6)
22 Liquid consumed in wide river (5)
23 Colour that’s integral to juicy anecdote (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 One who’s accepting large tip, holding ace (8)
5 State in middle of daft business (6)
10 Standard silver working model (7)PARAGON
11 Sadly alter in becoming dependent (7)RELIANT
12 Bear forlorn hope within one (6-3-4)
14 Time connected with particular urban area (4)
15 Go with fellows and start to toil in field (10)
18 Financial officers in a mess, party in disarray (10)PAYMASTERS
19 Elegant greeting in duplicate (4)
21 What’s in bulletin about passion and heart of powerful All Blacks? (3,10)NEW ZEALANDERS
24 Revealed stake in remote settlement (7)OUTPOST
25 Sign attached to your back room full of books (7)LIBRARY
26 Bound stem (6)
27 One name for each child actually present (2,6)IN PERSON


Down
1 Vain men? Failures, left out (4)
2 Worth working on a style that’s casual (9)
3 Support objective story (6)
4 Slush and ice initially in projected outlook (14)
6 Drop unfinished argument in high voice (8)
7 Adult insect I found on fruit without core (5)
8 Game with glue and thin piece of wood (10) MATCHSTICK
9 Singer in broadcast finer than a lark (6,8) ARETHA FRANKLIN
13 Sensational exercises in street destroy our team (10) STUPENDOUS
16 Wreckage of a ship seen in New Testament book (9) EPHESIANS
17 Vehicle owner terribly stressed (8) CAREWORN
20 Poor bloke, not all right after charge (6)FEEBLE
22 Liquid consumed in wide river (5)WATER
23 Colour that’s integral to juicy anecdote (4)CYAN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 One who’s accepting large tip, holding ace (8)FATALIST
5 State in middle of daft business (6)AFFIRM
10 Standard silver working model (7)PARAGON
11 Sadly alter in becoming dependent (7)RELIANT
12 Bear forlorn hope within one (6-3-4)WINNIE-THE-POOH
14 Time connected with particular urban area (4)TOWN
15 Go with fellows and start to toil in field (10)DEPARTMENT
18 Financial officers in a mess, party in disarray (10)PAYMASTERS
19 Elegant greeting in duplicate (4)CHIC
21 What’s in bulletin about passion and heart of powerful All Blacks? (3,10)NEW ZEALANDERS
24 Revealed stake in remote settlement (7)OUTPOST
25 Sign attached to your back room full of books (7)LIBRARY
26 Bound stem (6)SPRING
27 One name for each child actually present (2,6)IN PERSON


Down
1 Vain men? Failures, left out (4)FOPS
2 Worth working on a style that’s casual (9)THROWAWAY
3 Support objective story (6)LEGEND
4 Slush and ice initially in projected outlook (14)SENTIMENTALITY
6 Drop unfinished argument in high voice (8)FALSETTO
7 Adult insect I found on fruit without core (5)IMAGO
8 Game with glue and thin piece of wood (10) MATCHSTICK
9 Singer in broadcast finer than a lark (6,8) ARETHA FRANKLIN
13 Sensational exercises in street destroy our team (10) STUPENDOUS
16 Wreckage of a ship seen in New Testament book (9) EPHESIANS
17 Vehicle owner terribly stressed (8) CAREWORN
20 Poor bloke, not all right after charge (6)FEEBLE
22 Liquid consumed in wide river (5)WATER
23 Colour that’s integral to juicy anecdote (4)CYAN

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
6 Chennai's suburb declared a favourite (8)
9 Studied about a tragic king associated with New Testament (6)
10 Primates moving saint to the end in a church recess (4)
11 A job agreement (10)
12 Pretentious chap, one backward poster (2-2-2)
14 Monster of fable (7)
15 Hashed over funny tweets constantly (6-4,5)
18 Many I had repulsed with a composition (7)
20 Choice of course lectures (6)
22 Cat moving around in haunted building by itself (10)
23 Man without work to be optimistic (4)
24 Whine from wheel turning north from west (6)
25 Rebel enraged about cause ultimately (8)

Down
1 One way of looking at term in theorem of probability? (4)
2 Pipe up finally with whatever insight (8)
3 A warm ocean current represented on-line (2,4)
4 Popularity of moms and dads going up with a boom (4,6)
5 Extra ends in one court set as per schedule (2,6)
7 A mountain ghat essentially (5)
8 Death row to get hermetic walls put up in a hurry (5,8)
13 Fresh changes to vote in vain (10)
16 Expanding annexe to include independent study (8)
17 Liver is tender when cooked (8)
19 No good in a manner fit for king? Indeed (6)
21 God! Tooth's second to fall off (5)
23 Titanic is grand in colour (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/BMumAmNv6LtQVzr8A)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Chennai's suburb declared a favourite (8)
9 Studied about a tragic king associated with New Testament (6)
10 Primates moving saint to the end in a church recess (4)
11 A job agreement (10)
12 Pretentious chap, one backward poster (2-2-2) LA-DI-DA
14 Monster of fable (7) WHOPPER
15 Hashed over funny tweets constantly (6-4,5) TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN
18 Many I had repulsed with a composition (7) DIVERSE
20 Choice of course lectures (6) SELECT
22 Cat moving around in haunted building by itself (10)
23 Man without work to be optimistic (4)
24 Whine from wheel turning north from west (6)
25 Rebel enraged about cause ultimately (8)

Down
1 One way of looking at term in theorem of probability? (4)
2 Pipe up finally with whatever insight (8)
3 A warm ocean current represented on-line (2,4)
4 Popularity of moms and dads going up with a boom (4,6)
5 Extra ends in one court set as per schedule (2,6)
7 A mountain ghat essentially (5)
8 Death row to get hermetic walls put up in a hurry (5,8)
13 Fresh changes to vote in vain (10)
16 Expanding annexe to include independent study (8)
17 Liver is tender when cooked (8)
19 No good in a manner fit for king? Indeed (6)
21 God! Tooth's second to fall off (5)
23 Titanic is grand in colour (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Chennai's suburb declared a favourite (8)
9 Studied about a tragic king associated with New Testament (6)
10 Primates moving saint to the end in a church recess (4)
11 A job agreement (10)
12 Pretentious chap, one backward poster (2-2-2) LA-DI-DA
14 Monster of fable (7) WHOPPER
15 Hashed over funny tweets constantly (6-4,5) TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN
18 Many I had repulsed with a composition (7) DIVERSE
20 Choice of course lectures (6) SELECT
22 Cat moving around in haunted building by itself (10) {UNAT(TAC<=)HED*}
23 Man without work to be optimistic (4)
24 Whine from wheel turning north from west (6)
25 Rebel enraged about cause ultimately (8)

Down
1 One way of looking at term in theorem of probability? (4)
2 Pipe up finally with whatever insight (8)
3 A warm ocean current represented on-line (2,4)
4 Popularity of moms and dads going up with a boom (4,6) (MAS)(S AP<=)(PEAL)
5 Extra ends in one court set as per schedule (2,6)
7 A mountain ghat essentially (5) (ALP)([-g]HA[-t])
8 Death row to get hermetic walls put up in a hurry (5,8) THROW TOGETHER (T)
13 Fresh changes to vote in vain (10)
16 Expanding annexe to include independent study (8)
17 Liver is tender when cooked (8) RESIDENT*
19 No good in a manner fit for king? Indeed (6)
21 God! Tooth's second to fall off (5)
23 Titanic is grand in colour (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Chennai's suburb declared a favourite (8)
9 Studied about a tragic king associated with New Testament (6)LEARNT
10 Primates moving saint to the end in a church recess (4)APSE]
11 A job agreement (10)
12 Pretentious chap, one backward poster (2-2-2) LA-DI-DA
14 Monster of fable (7) WHOPPER
15 Hashed over funny tweets constantly (6-4,5) TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN
18 Many I had repulsed with a composition (7) DIVERSE
20 Choice of course lectures (6) SELECT
22 Cat moving around in haunted building by itself (10) {UNAT(TAC<=)HED*}
23 Man without work to be optimistic (4)HOPE
24 Whine from wheel turning north from west (6)
25 Rebel enraged about cause ultimately (8)

Down
1 One way of looking at term in theorem of probability? (4)
2 Pipe up finally with whatever insight (8)
3 A warm ocean current represented on-line (2,4)EL NINO
4 Popularity of moms and dads going up with a boom (4,6) (MAS)(S AP<=)(PEAL)
5 Extra ends in one court set as per schedule (2,6)
7 A mountain ghat essentially (5) (ALP)([-g]HA[-t])
8 Death row to get hermetic walls put up in a hurry (5,8) THROW TOGETHER (T)
13 Fresh changes to vote in vain (10)
16 Expanding annexe to include independent study (8)
17 Liver is tender when cooked (8) RESIDENT*
19 No good in a manner fit for king? Indeed (6)
21 God! Tooth's second to fall off (5)
23 Titanic is grand in colour (4)HUGE

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 Chennai's suburb declared a favourite (8) SAIDAPET
9 Studied about a tragic king associated with New Testament (6)LEARNT
10 Primates moving saint to the end in a church recess (4)APSE]
11 A job agreement (10) PERMISSION
12 Pretentious chap, one backward poster (2-2-2) LA-DI-DA
14 Monster of fable (7) WHOPPER
15 Hashed over funny tweets constantly (6-4,5) TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN
18 Many I had repulsed with a composition (7) DIVERSE
20 Choice of course lectures (6) SELECT
22 Cat moving around in haunted building by itself (10) {UNAT(TAC<=)HED*}
23 Man without work to be optimistic (4)HOPE
24 Whine from wheel turning north from west (6) SNIVEL
25 Rebel enraged about cause ultimately (8)

Down
1 One way of looking at term in theorem of probability? (4)
2 Pipe up finally with whatever insight (8) EPIPHANY
3 A warm ocean current represented on-line (2,4)EL NINO
4 Popularity of moms and dads going up with a boom (4,6) (MAS)(S AP<=)(PEAL)
5 Extra ends in one court set as per schedule (2,6)
7 A mountain ghat essentially (5) (ALP)([-g]HA[-t])
8 Death row to get hermetic walls put up in a hurry (5,8) THROW TOGETHER (T)
13 Fresh changes to vote in vain (10)
16 Expanding annexe to include independent study (8)
17 Liver is tender when cooked (8) RESIDENT*
19 No good in a manner fit for king? Indeed (6) REALLY
21 God! Tooth's second to fall off (5)
23 Titanic is grand in colour (4)HUGE

[Russellbew]

Across
6 Chennai's suburb declared a favourite (8) SAIDAPET
9 Studied about a tragic king associated with New Testament (6)LEARNT
10 Primates moving saint to the end in a church recess (4)APSE]
11 A job agreement (10) PERMISSION
12 Pretentious chap, one backward poster (2-2-2) LA-DI-DA
14 Monster of fable (7) WHOPPER
15 Hashed over funny tweets constantly (6-4,5) TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN
18 Many I had repulsed with a composition (7) DIVERSE
20 Choice of course lectures (6) SELECT
22 Cat moving around in haunted building by itself (10) {UNAT(TAC<=)HED*}
23 Man without work to be optimistic (4)HOPE
24 Whine from wheel turning north from west (6) SNIVEL
25 Rebel enraged about cause ultimately (8) RENEGADE

Down
1 One way of looking at term in theorem of probability? (4) ODDS
2 Pipe up finally with whatever insight (8) EPIPHANY
3 A warm ocean current represented on-line (2,4)EL NINO
4 Popularity of moms and dads going up with a boom (4,6) (MAS)(S AP<=)(PEAL)
5 Extra ends in one court set as per schedule (2,6) ON COURSE
7 A mountain ghat essentially (5) (ALP)([-g]HA[-t])
8 Death row to get hermetic walls put up in a hurry (5,8) THROW TOGETHER (T)
13 Fresh changes to vote in vain (10) INNOVATIVE
16 Expanding annexe to include independent study (8) WIDENING
17 Liver is tender when cooked (8) RESIDENT*
19 No good in a manner fit for king? Indeed (6) REALLY
21 God! Tooth's second to fall off (5) CUPID
23 Titanic is grand in colour (4)HUGE

[Russellbew]

Today I took the liberty to post the extra answer :) :happydance:

[pavalamani pragasam]

Well done, LV!:-D
:clap::clap::clap: Awesome!

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 To return to work seat (7)
5 Evens out — does cool drink stand for propriety? (7)
9 By nine, student is spread out on bed (5)
10 Rebuilding nuclear reactor — no clear account from him (9)
11 They care about writing novel with guile (9)
12 Thin, but prepared for heart transplant (5)
13 Strike openers — batsmen in full flow (4)
15 Being plain and bare, without doubt (8)
18 Capital — like his new composition (8)
19 Record will narrow shortly (4)
22 They sit around bearing arms (5)
24 Cheese has to be firm — time wasted in restaurant (9)
26 Serenade daily, in the heart of Paris after four (9)
27 Put up with remorse after initial sex change (5)
28 Cross final hurdle — danger at sea (7)
29 For surface protection he will wear a lining (7)

Down
1 No more down river, like the earth (6)
2 Fruit such as Argentine bananas (9)
3 Machine breaks down, he goes wild (5)
4 National rejection for wearing pants (9)
5 Decline to use ring for a bait (5)
6 Crook — his heart in contrast is crooked (3,6)
7 Fire every one including the magistrate (5)
8 Try out after a month? One may be late (6)
14 Clip — send contents during lent (9)
16 Victorian sign at the hustings (9)
17 Just teach — a regular miracle (9)
20 American chappie perhaps isn't religious, but brave (6)
21 Decay starts in cesspit after a month (6)
23 Fred in Hollywood essentially kept step (5)
24 Gentle Bob Dylan playing 'lost boy' (5)
25 Black coat (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/ytfxyMGtk5nZSvFw9)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 To return to work seat (7)
5 Evens out — does cool drink stand for propriety? (7)
9 By nine, student is spread out on bed (5)
10 Rebuilding nuclear reactor — no clear account from him (9)
11 They care about writing novel with guile (9)
12 Thin, but prepared for heart transplant (5)
13 Strike openers — batsmen in full flow (4) B I F F
15 Being plain and bare, without doubt (8)
18 Capital — like his new composition (8)
19 Record will narrow shortly (4) TAPE[-r]
22 They sit around bearing arms (5)
24 Cheese has to be firm — time wasted in restaurant (9)
26 Serenade daily, in the heart of Paris after four (9) (CHAR)(IV)(ARI)
27 Put up with remorse after initial sex change (5)
28 Cross final hurdle — danger at sea (7)
29 For surface protection he will wear a lining (7)

Down
1 No more down river, like the earth (6)
2 Fruit such as Argentine bananas (9) TANGERINE*
3 Machine breaks down, he goes wild (5)
4 National rejection for wearing pants (9)
5 Decline to use ring for a bait (5)
6 Crook — his heart in contrast is crooked (3,6)
7 Fire every one including the magistrate (5)
8 Try out after a month? One may be late (6)
14 Clip — send contents during lent (9)
16 Victorian sign at the hustings (9)
17 Just teach — a regular miracle (9) (IMPART)([-m]I[-r]A[-c]L[-e])
20 American chappie perhaps isn't religious, but brave (6)
21 Decay starts in cesspit after a month (6)
23 Fred in Hollywood essentially kept step (5)
24 Gentle Bob Dylan playing 'lost boy' (5)
25 Black coat (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 To return to work seat (7)
5 Evens out — does cool drink stand for propriety? (7)
9 By nine, student is spread out on bed (5)
10 Rebuilding nuclear reactor — no clear account from him (9)
11 They care about writing novel with guile (9)
12 Thin, but prepared for heart transplant (5)
13 Strike openers — batsmen in full flow (4) B I F F
15 Being plain and bare, without doubt (8)
18 Capital — like his new composition (8)
19 Record will narrow shortly (4) TAPE[-r]
22 They sit around bearing arms (5)
24 Cheese has to be firm — time wasted in restaurant (9)
26 Serenade daily, in the heart of Paris after four (9) (CHAR)(IV)(ARI)
27 Put up with remorse after initial sex change (5) BUILT
28 Cross final hurdle — danger at sea (7) ENRAGED
29 For surface protection he will wear a lining (7) SHELLAC

Down
1 No more down river, like the earth (6) OBLATE
2 Fruit such as Argentine bananas (9) TANGERINE*
3 Machine breaks down, he goes wild (5) MANIC
4 National rejection for wearing pants (9)
5 Decline to use ring for a bait (5)
6 Crook — his heart in contrast is crooked (3,6)
7 Fire every one including the magistrate (5)
8 Try out after a month? One may be late (6)
14 Clip — send contents during lent (9)
16 Victorian sign at the hustings (9)
17 Just teach — a regular miracle (9) (IMPART)([-m]I[-r]A[-c]L[-e])
20 American chappie perhaps isn't religious, but brave (6)
21 Decay starts in cesspit after a month (6)
23 Fred in Hollywood essentially kept step (5)
24 Gentle Bob Dylan playing 'lost boy' (5)
25 Black coat (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 To return to work seat (7) OTTOMAN
5 Evens out — does cool drink stand for propriety? (7) DECORUM
9 By nine, student is spread out on bed (5) LINEN
10 Rebuilding nuclear reactor — no clear account from him (9)
11 They care about writing novel with guile (9) TREACHERY
12 Thin, but prepared for heart transplant (5)
13 Strike openers — batsmen in full flow (4) B I F F
15 Being plain and bare, without doubt (8)
18 Capital — like his new composition (8)
19 Record will narrow shortly (4) TAPE[-r]
22 They sit around bearing arms (5)
24 Cheese has to be firm — time wasted in restaurant (9)
26 Serenade daily, in the heart of Paris after four (9) (CHAR)(IV)(ARI)
27 Put up with remorse after initial sex change (5) BUILT
28 Cross final hurdle — danger at sea (7) ENRAGED
29 For surface protection he will wear a lining (7) SHELLAC

Down
1 No more down river, like the earth (6) OBLATE
2 Fruit such as Argentine bananas (9) TANGERINE*
3 Machine breaks down, he goes wild (5) MANIC
4 National rejection for wearing pants (9)
5 Decline to use ring for a bait (5)
6 Crook — his heart in contrast is crooked (3,6)
7 Fire every one including the magistrate (5)
8 Try out after a month? One may be late (6)
14 Clip — send contents during lent (9)
16 Victorian sign at the hustings (9)
17 Just teach — a regular miracle (9) (IMPART)([-m]I[-r]A[-c]L[-e])
20 American chappie perhaps isn't religious, but brave (6)
21 Decay starts in cesspit after a month (6) SEPTIC
23 Fred in Hollywood essentially kept step (5)
24 Gentle Bob Dylan playing 'lost boy' (5)
25 Black coat (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 To return to work seat (7) OTTOMAN
5 Evens out — does cool drink stand for propriety? (7) DECORUM
9 By nine, student is spread out on bed (5) LINEN
10 Rebuilding nuclear reactor — no clear account from him (9)
11 They care about writing novel with guile (9) TREACHERY
12 Thin, but prepared for heart transplant (5)REEDY
13 Strike openers — batsmen in full flow (4) B I F F
15 Being plain and bare, without doubt (8)
18 Capital — like his new composition (8)
19 Record will narrow shortly (4) TAPE[-r]
22 They sit around bearing arms (5)
24 Cheese has to be firm — time wasted in restaurant (9)
26 Serenade daily, in the heart of Paris after four (9) (CHAR)(IV)(ARI)
27 Put up with remorse after initial sex change (5) BUILT
28 Cross final hurdle — danger at sea (7) ENRAGED
29 For surface protection he will wear a lining (7) SHELLAC

Down
1 No more down river, like the earth (6) OBLATE
2 Fruit such as Argentine bananas (9) TANGERINE*
3 Machine breaks down, he goes wild (5) MANIC
4 National rejection for wearing pants (9)
5 Decline to use ring for a bait (5)DECOY
6 Crook — his heart in contrast is crooked (3,6)CON ARTIST
7 Fire every one including the magistrate (5)
8 Try out after a month? One may be late (6)
14 Clip — send contents during lent (9)FASTENING
16 Victorian sign at the hustings (9)
17 Just teach — a regular miracle (9) (IMPART)([-m]I[-r]A[-c]L[-e])
20 American chappie perhaps isn't religious, but brave (6)
21 Decay starts in cesspit after a month (6) SEPTIC
23 Fred in Hollywood essentially kept step (5)
24 Gentle Bob Dylan playing 'lost boy' (5)
25 Black coat (5)SABLE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 To return to work seat (7) OTTOMAN
5 Evens out — does cool drink stand for propriety? (7) DECORUM
9 By nine, student is spread out on bed (5) LINEN
10 Rebuilding nuclear reactor — no clear account from him (9)RACONTEUR
11 They care about writing novel with guile (9) TREACHERY
12 Thin, but prepared for heart transplant (5)REEDY
13 Strike openers — batsmen in full flow (4) B I F F
15 Being plain and bare, without doubt (8)IMPLICIT
18 Capital — like his new composition (8)HELSINKI
19 Record will narrow shortly (4) TAPE[-r]
22 They sit around bearing arms (5)POSSE
24 Cheese has to be firm — time wasted in restaurant (9)BRASSERIE
26 Serenade daily, in the heart of Paris after four (9) (CHAR)(IV)(ARI)
27 Put up with remorse after initial sex change (5) BUILT
28 Cross final hurdle — danger at sea (7) ENRAGED
29 For surface protection he will wear a lining (7) SHELLAC

Down
1 No more down river, like the earth (6) OBLATE
2 Fruit such as Argentine bananas (9) TANGERINE*
3 Machine breaks down, he goes wild (5) MANIC
4 National rejection for wearing pants (9)NORWEGIAN
5 Decline to use ring for a bait (5)DECOY
6 Crook — his heart in contrast is crooked (3,6)CON ARTIST
7 Fire every one including the magistrate (5)REEVE
8 Try out after a month? One may be late (6)MARTYR
14 Clip — send contents during lent (9)FASTENING
16 Victorian sign at the hustings (9)PRIMARIES
17 Just teach — a regular miracle (9) (IMPART)([-m]I[-r]A[-c]L[-e])
20 American chappie perhaps isn't religious, but brave (6)APACHE
21 Decay starts in cesspit after a month (6) SEPTIC
23 Fred in Hollywood essentially kept step (5)STAIR
24 Gentle Bob Dylan playing 'lost boy' (5)BLAND
25 Black coat (5)SABLE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 Work on land — not hard, but somewhat soft (6)
4 Cook reunites those starving (8)
10 See sick man always with a cigar (9)
11 See 26 ac.
12 Goddess knowingly will start for war (7)
13 Will wind hold back investigators? (7)
14 Cheat in movie land (5)
15 Notice local protection for current lease (8)
18 She left key inside with woman astronomer (8)
20 High power time out for Mike (5)
23 Row over second language, by George! (7)
25 Throw one in a game (7)
26 11 ac. and 2 dn. Perhaps Roman description of India? (5,5,7)
27 Have to perish at sea to get title (9)
28 See and note the different set of fangs (8)
29 Production launched — he escaped barely (6)

Down
1 Fell without resistance — gone (8)
2 See 26 ac.
3 Under law, one deserves cuts (9)
5 Smug person's grouse — losing interest for church (4-10)
6 Paddled — precipitation otherwise will increase (5)
7 Attention to long complaint (7)
8 Little drunk (6)
9 After sacrifice, the grand master of ceremony will die (4-2,3,5)
16 Advice to a batsman is a crime (3-3-3)
17 Short of cash, goes up collecting money (8)
19 Building deficiencies, since not there in the structure (7)
21 Girl covers part of London to find fuel (7)
22 Fly groups in case of trouble (6)
24 Avoid work with digger regularly (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/ihvQUS7oQknAVM6VA)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Work on land — not hard, but somewhat soft (6)
4 Cook reunites those starving (8) ESURIENT*
10 See sick man always with a cigar (9)
11 See 26 ac.
12 Goddess knowingly will start for war (7)
13 Will wind hold back investigators? (7)
14 Cheat in movie land (5)
15 Notice local protection for current lease (8)
18 She left key inside with woman astronomer (8)
20 High power time out for Mike (5)
23 Row over second language, by George! (7)
25 Throw one in a game (7)
26 11 ac. and 2 dn. Perhaps Roman description of India? (5,5,7)
27 Have to perish at sea to get title (9) (OWN)(ERSHIP*)
28 See and note the different set of fangs (8)
29 Production launched — he escaped barely (6) UNCLAD*-he

Down
1 Fell without resistance — gone (8)
2 See 26 ac.
3 Under law, one deserves cuts (9)
5 Smug person's grouse — losing interest for church (4-10)
6 Paddled — precipitation otherwise will increase (5)
7 Attention to long complaint (7)
8 Little drunk (6)
9 After sacrifice, the grand master of ceremony will die (4-2,3,5)
16 Advice to a batsman is a crime (3-3-3) HIT AND RUN [2]
17 Short of cash, goes up collecting money (8)
19 Building deficiencies, since not there in the structure (7)
21 Girl covers part of London to find fuel (7)
22 Fly groups in case of trouble (6)
24 Avoid work with digger regularly (5) (DO)(DGE)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Work on land — not hard, but somewhat soft (6)
4 Cook reunites those starving (8) ESURIENT*
10 See sick man always with a cigar (9)
11 See 26 ac.
12 Goddess knowingly will start for war (7)
13 Will wind hold back investigators? (7)
14 Cheat in movie land (5)
15 Notice local protection for current lease (8)
18 She left key inside with woman astronomer (8)
20 High power time out for Mike (5)
23 Row over second language, by George! (7)
25 Throw one in a game (7)
26 11 ac. and 2 dn. Perhaps Roman description of India? (5,5,7)
27 Have to perish at sea to get title (9) (OWN)(ERSHIP*)
28 See and note the different set of fangs (8)
29 Production launched — he escaped barely (6) UNCLAD*-he

Down
1 Fell without resistance — gone (8)
2 See 26 ac.
3 Under law, one deserves cuts (9) LACERATES
5 Smug person's grouse — losing interest for church (4-10) SELF-COMPLACENT
6 Paddled — precipitation otherwise will increase (5)
7 Attention to long complaint (7) EARACHE
8 Little drunk (6) TIDDLY
9 After sacrifice, the grand master of ceremony will die (4-2,3,5) GIVE-UP THE GHOST
16 Advice to a batsman is a crime (3-3-3) HIT AND RUN [2]
17 Short of cash, goes up collecting money (8)
19 Building deficiencies, since not there in the structure (7)
21 Girl covers part of London to find fuel (7)
22 Fly groups in case of trouble (6)
24 Avoid work with digger regularly (5) (DO)(DGE)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Work on land — not hard, but somewhat soft (6)
4 Cook reunites those starving (8) ESURIENT*
10 See sick man always with a cigar (9)CHURCHILL
11 See 26 ac.
12 Goddess knowingly will start for war (7)CODICIL
13 Will wind hold back investigators? (7)
14 Cheat in movie land (5)
15 Notice local protection for current lease (8)PAMPHLET
18 She left key inside with woman astronomer (8)
20 High power time out for Mike (5)TIGHT
23 Row over second language, by George! (7)
25 Throw one in a game (7)
26 11 ac. and 2 dn. Perhaps Roman description of India? (5,5,7)
27 Have to perish at sea to get title (9) (OWN)(ERSHIP*)
28 See and note the different set of fangs (8)
29 Production launched — he escaped barely (6) UNCLAD*-he

Down
1 Fell without resistance — gone (8)
2 See 26 ac.
3 Under law, one deserves cuts (9) LACERATES
5 Smug person's grouse — losing interest for church (4-10) SELF-COMPLACENT
6 Paddled — precipitation otherwise will increase (5)
7 Attention to long complaint (7) EARACHE
8 Little drunk (6) TIDDLY
9 After sacrifice, the grand master of ceremony will die (4-2,3,5) GIVE-UP THE GHOST
16 Advice to a batsman is a crime (3-3-3) HIT AND RUN [2]
17 Short of cash, goes up collecting money (8)
19 Building deficiencies, since not there in the structure (7)EDIFICE
21 Girl covers part of London to find fuel (7)
22 Fly groups in case of trouble (6)
24 Avoid work with digger regularly (5) (DO)(DGE)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Work on land — not hard, but somewhat soft (6)DOCILE
4 Cook reunites those starving (8) ESURIENT*
10 See sick man always with a cigar (9)CHURCHILL
11 See 26 ac.
12 Goddess knowingly will start for war (7)CODICIL
13 Will wind hold back investigators? (7)CODICIL
14 Cheat in movie land (5)EGYPT
15 Notice local protection for current lease (8)PAMPHLET
18 She left key inside with woman astronomer (8)HERSCHEL
20 High power time out for Mike (5)TIGHT
23 Row over second language, by George! (7)SHINDIG
25 Throw one in a game (7)CANASTA
26 11 ac. and 2 dn. Perhaps Roman description of India? (5,5,7)THIRD WORLD COUNTRY
27 Have to perish at sea to get title (9) (OWN)(ERSHIP*)
28 See and note the different set of fangs (8)EYETEETH
29 Production launched — he escaped barely (6) UNCLAD*-he

Down
1 Fell without resistance — gone (8)DECEASED
2 See 26 ac.
3 Under law, one deserves cuts (9) LACERATES
5 Smug person's grouse — losing interest for church (4-10) SELF-COMPLACENT
6 Paddled — precipitation otherwise will increase (5)ROWED
7 Attention to long complaint (7) EARACHE
8 Little drunk (6) TIDDLY
9 After sacrifice, the grand master of ceremony will die (4-2,3,5) GIVE-UP THE GHOST
16 Advice to a batsman is a crime (3-3-3) HIT AND RUN [2]
17 Short of cash, goes up collecting money (8)STRAPPED
19 Building deficiencies, since not there in the structure (7)EDIFICE
21 Girl covers part of London to find fuel (7)GASOHOL
22 Fly groups in case of trouble (6)TSETSE
24 Avoid work with digger regularly (5) (DO)(DGE)

:clap::clap::clap: Tough again!

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8)
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)
15 Control panels — so drab (12)
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4)
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8)
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8)
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5)
5 Help and take a chance with it (4)
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8)
7 Scare with a toy (6)
8 Protection essential for a toady (6)
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4)
14 Dressing players on time (7)
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8)
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8)
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/998xrSU9Ps92GdRp8)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8)
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8) (MAN)(DAM)(US)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)
15 Control panels — so drab (12) SWITCHBOARDS (d&cd) BOARDS*= so drab
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4)
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8) {FORE(MO)ST}
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8)
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5) HAVE A SCREW LOOSE*
5 Help and take a chance with it (4)
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8) MEAT AND POTATOES (d&cd)
7 Scare with a toy (6)
8 Protection essential for a toady (6)
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4)
14 Dressing players on time (7)
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8)
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8)
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8) BALMORAL
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8) (MAN)(DAM)(US)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)
15 Control panels — so drab (12) SWITCHBOARDS (d&cd) BOARDS*= so drab
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4) SECOND TO NONE
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8) {FORE(MO)ST}
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8)
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5) HAVE A SCREW LOOSE*
5 Help and take a chance with it (4)
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8) MEAT AND POTATOES (d&cd)
7 Scare with a toy (6)
8 Protection essential for a toady (6)
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4) GUM BOOT
14 Dressing players on time (7) BANDAGE
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8)
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8) REINDEER
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8) BALMORAL
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8) (MAN)(DAM)(US)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)
15 Control panels — so drab (12) SWITCHBOARDS (d&cd) BOARDS*= so drab
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4) SECOND TO NONE
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8) {FORE(MO)ST}
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8) ILLINOIS
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5) HAVE A SCREW LOOSE*
5 Help and take a chance with it (4) ABET
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8) MEAT AND POTATOES (d&cd)
7 Scare with a toy (6) RATTLE
8 Protection essential for a toady (6) LACKEY
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4) GUM BOOT
14 Dressing players on time (7) BANDAGE
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8) NOTIONAL
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8) REINDEER
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)FLIGHT
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8) BALMORAL
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)RELIVE
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)SEMANTIC
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8) (MAN)(DAM)(US)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)
15 Control panels — so drab (12) SWITCHBOARDS (d&cd) BOARDS*= so drab
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4) SECOND TO NONE
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)POUNCE
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8) {FORE(MO)ST}
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8)ILLINOIS
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5) HAVE A SCREW LOOSE*
5 Help and take a chance with it (4)ABET
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8) MEAT AND POTATOES (d&cd)
7 Scare with a toy (6)RATTLE
8 Protection essential for a toady (6)
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4) GUM BOOT
14 Dressing players on time (7) BANDAGE
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8)
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8) REINDEER
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)HUMBUG
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)FLIGHT
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8) BALMORAL
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)RELIVE
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)SEMANTIC
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8) (MAN)(DAM)(US)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)BAILEE
15 Control panels — so drab (12) SWITCHBOARDS (d&cd) BOARDS*= so drab
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4) SECOND TO NONE
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)ROUBLE
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)AGNATION
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)SUBPOENA
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)POUNCE
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)DOGGEREL
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)ASHLAR

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8) {FORE(MO)ST}
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8)ILLINOIS
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5) HAVE A SCREW LOOSE*
5 Help and take a chance with it (4)ABET
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8) MEAT AND POTATOES (d&cd)
7 Scare with a toy (6)RATTLE
8 Protection essential for a toady (6)LACKEY
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4) GUM BOOT
14 Dressing players on time (7) BANDAGE
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8)NOTIONAL
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8) REINDEER
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)PRISED
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)HUMBUG
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)ANTE

:clap::clap::clap: Aspiring optimistically to complete an Arden puzzle!

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 Study the ground and link it to game (8,6)
10 Keen observer gets an excellent score (5)
11 Dried skin? People wrap dry towel on top (9)
12 Church gets one to serve (7)
13 Basic skill in Bridge (7)
14 Retracing, some we serrate and stitch again (5)
16 Military science nicely overlooked — making truce (9)
19 Ban study? It's banned (9)
20 It's logical to go out and find a flower (5)
22 Collects inside information, rejects savings (4,3)
25 Local part defective, gets low review (7)
27 Pantry, however has space (5,4)
28 Pacific Island adds bit of spice to an Indian delicacy (5)
29 Battle arena for those wishing to unite (10,4)

Down
2 Official promoting some resin — a grouting (9)
3 River trip... (5)
4 ...and a man on the beach holds each (9)
5 Doughnut for example — it's rejected by foreign tourists (5)
6 What one picks up during genuine practice (9)
7 Lived and died with a mark (5)
8 Come in shortly, note absence of love and understanding (7)
9 Where a merchant keeps a tool (6)
15 We get hit and lose strength for showing peaceful intentions (5,4)
17 Dwarf packs a lot of destructive power (9)
18 Ellan Vannin's son — if male by accident (4,2,3)
19 Diplomacy is a tricky manoeuvre (7)
21 War film about doctor (6)
23 Smart cheat (5)
24 Finally, living space for a life partner (5)
26 Question a model (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/Kx9ncTxNbATZnoQp8)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Study the ground and link it to game (8,6) (CON)(TRACT) (BRIDGE)
10 Keen observer gets an excellent score (5)
11 Dried skin? People wrap dry towel on top (9)
12 Church gets one to serve (7)
13 Basic skill in Bridge (7)
14 Retracing, some we serrate and stitch again (5)
16 Military science nicely overlooked — making truce (9)
19 Ban study? It's banned (9)
20 It's logical to go out and find a flower (5)
22 Collects inside information, rejects savings (4,3) {NE(ST EG)G} <=
25 Local part defective, gets low review (7)
27 Pantry, however has space (5,4)
28 Pacific Island adds bit of spice to an Indian delicacy (5)
29 Battle arena for those wishing to unite (10,4) ENGAGEMENT RING (d&cd)

Down
2 Official promoting some resin — a grouting (9)
3 River trip... (5)
4 ...and a man on the beach holds each (9)
5 Doughnut for example — it's rejected by foreign tourists (5)
6 What one picks up during genuine practice (9)
7 Lived and died with a mark (5)
8 Come in shortly, note absence of love and understanding (7)
9 Where a merchant keeps a tool (6)
15 We get hit and lose strength for showing peaceful intentions (5,4) {W(HIT)E} {FLAG}
17 Dwarf packs a lot of destructive power (9)
18 Ellan Vannin's son — if male by accident (4,2,3) ISLE OF MAN*
19 Diplomacy is a tricky manoeuvre (7)
21 War film about doctor (6)
23 Smart cheat (5)
24 Finally, living space for a life partner (5)
26 Question a model (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Study the ground and link it to game (8,6) (CON)(TRACT) (BRIDGE)
10 Keen observer gets an excellent score (5)REGAL
11 Dried skin? People wrap dry towel on top (9)
12 Church gets one to serve (7)
13 Basic skill in Bridge (7)
14 Retracing, some we serrate and stitch again (5)RESEW
16 Military science nicely overlooked — making truce (9)
19 Ban study? It's banned (9)
20 It's logical to go out and find a flower (5)
22 Collects inside information, rejects savings (4,3) {NE(ST EG)G} <=
25 Local part defective, gets low review (7)
27 Pantry, however has space (5,4)
28 Pacific Island adds bit of spice to an Indian delicacy (5)
29 Battle arena for those wishing to unite (10,4) ENGAGEMENT RING (d&cd)

Down
2 Official promoting some resin — a grouting (9)ORGANISER
3 River trip... (5)
4 ...and a man on the beach holds each (9)
5 Doughnut for example — it's rejected by foreign tourists (5)
6 What one picks up during genuine practice (9)
7 Lived and died with a mark (5)
8 Come in shortly, note absence of love and understanding (7)
9 Where a merchant keeps a tool (6)
15 We get hit and lose strength for showing peaceful intentions (5,4) {W(HIT)E} {FLAG}
17 Dwarf packs a lot of destructive power (9)
18 Ellan Vannin's son — if male by accident (4,2,3) ISLE OF MAN*
19 Diplomacy is a tricky manoeuvre (7)
21 War film about doctor (6)
23 Smart cheat (5)
24 Finally, living space for a life partner (5)GROOM
26 Question a model (5)POSER

[Russellrvw]

10 Keen observer gets an excellent score (5)REGAL EAGLE [2]

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Study the ground and link it to game (8,6) (CON)(TRACT) (BRIDGE)
10 Keen observer gets an excellent score (5)EAGLE
11 Dried skin? People wrap dry towel on top (9)PARCHMENT
12 Church gets one to serve (7)MINSTER
13 Basic skill in Bridge (7)SPARTAN
14 Retracing, some we serrate and stitch again (5)RESEW
16 Military science nicely overlooked — making truce (9)ARMISTICE
19 Ban study? It's banned (9)FORBIDDEN
20 It's logical to go out and find a flower (5)LILAC
22 Collects inside information, rejects savings (4,3) {NE(ST EG)G} <=
25 Local part defective, gets low review (7)TAPROOM
27 Pantry, however has space (5,4)STILL ROOM
28 Pacific Island adds bit of spice to an Indian delicacy (5)SAMOA
29 Battle arena for those wishing to unite (10,4) ENGAGEMENT RING (d&cd)

Down
2 Official promoting some resin — a grouting (9)ORGANISER
3 River trip... (5)TRENT
4 ...and a man on the beach holds each (9)AMPERSAND
5 Doughnut for example — it's rejected by foreign tourists (5)TORUS
6 What one picks up during genuine practice (9)REHEARSAL
7 Lived and died with a mark (5)DWELT
8 Come in shortly, note absence of love and understanding (7)ENTENTE
9 Where a merchant keeps a tool (6)REAMER
15 We get hit and lose strength for showing peaceful intentions (5,4) {W(HIT)E} {FLAG}
17 Dwarf packs a lot of destructive power (9)MINUTEMAN
18 Ellan Vannin's son — if male by accident (4,2,3) ISLE OF MAN*
19 Diplomacy is a tricky manoeuvre (7)FINESSE
21 War film about doctor (6)COMBAT
23 Smart cheat (5)STING
24 Finally, living space for a life partner (5)GROOM
26 Question a model (5)POSER

:clap::clap::clap: Still aspiring!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
7 Oracle acquired this type of coffee from Raja Varma (4)
8 On water, Red Army thug slid uncontrollably (10)
10 Bachelor gets credit, I hear, with son for brightly coloured fabrics (6)
11 A journalist having low weight came down (8)
12 X 3.5 = Result of Deep Thought? (5-3)
14 Knock out doctor with half of dose for a reptile (6)
16 Assault on a fortified emplacement of guns (7)
18 Football cup made from E-marked material (7)
21 State: :Irma violently captures couple of ladies" (6)
23 Every oracle loses a round and changes - this means you can come out of hiding (3,5)
25 Local birds start to attack six local animals (8)
27 Messed up hair around U.P. can get you money (6)
29 Denkali man tangentially covers Borneo (10)
30 Beginning to mate behind menagerie? Run ... (4)


DOWN
1 A throw back by soldier resulted in a curve (8)
2 Bail can be arranged in city (4)
3 King leaves container for small hound (6))
4 Manage a second kiosk finally and go mad (3,4)
5 Throw marlinspike! Not bad! Aim and pepper! (8)
6 Clean The Evergreen State briefly (4)
9 Correct! Aim around setter (5)
13 African tribal trade union sit out (5)
15 Going for last bread in repast (5)
17 After Burma migration, Brown gets fruit (8)
19 On the radio, crack a toe on a volcanic island that disappeared (8)
20 Jammu and Kashmir architect's road traffic analysis, to start with, for capital (7)
22 Tempestuous love affair in absence of cultivated flair leads to depression (5)
24 Wild cat has a primarily round-shaped sound box (6)
26 Have a bit of fish and water in Indonesia's flea market (4)
28 Author turned up and returned small quantity (4)

4791

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 Oracle acquired this type of coffee from Raja Varma (4)
8 On water, Red Army thug slid uncontrollably (10)
10 Bachelor gets credit, I hear, with son for brightly coloured fabrics (6)
11 A journalist having low weight came down (8)
12 X 3.5 = Result of Deep Thought? (5-3)
14 Knock out doctor with half of dose for a reptile (6)
16 Assault on a fortified emplacement of guns (7)
18 Football cup made from E-marked material (7)
21 State: :Irma violently captures couple of ladies" (6)
23 Every oracle loses a round and changes - this means you can come out of hiding (3,5)ALL CLEAR
25 Local birds start to attack six local animals (8)
27 Messed up hair around U.P. can get you money (6)
29 Denkali man tangentially covers Borneo (10)
30 Beginning to mate behind menagerie? Run ... (4)ZOOM


DOWN
1 A throw back by soldier resulted in a curve (8)PARABOLA
2 Bail can be arranged in city (4)BALI
3 King leaves container for small hound (6)BASSET
4 Manage a second kiosk finally and go mad (3,4)
5 Throw marlinspike! Not bad! Aim and pepper! (8)
6 Clean The Evergreen State briefly (4)
9 Correct! Aim around setter (5)
13 African tribal trade union sit out (5)
15 Going for last bread in repast (5)
17 After Burma migration, Brown gets fruit (8)
19 On the radio, crack a toe on a volcanic island that disappeared (8)
20 Jammu and Kashmir architect's road traffic analysis, to start with, for capital (7)
22 Tempestuous love affair in absence of cultivated flair leads to depression (5)
24 Wild cat has a primarily round-shaped sound box (6)
26 Have a bit of fish and water in Indonesia's flea market (4)
28 Author turned up and returned small quantity (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 Oracle acquired this type of coffee from Raja Varma (4)JAVA
8 On water, Red Army thug slid uncontrollably (10)AQUAPLANED
10 Bachelor gets credit, I hear, with son for brightly coloured fabrics (6)BATIKS
11 A journalist having low weight came down (8)ALIGHTED
12 X 3.5 = Result of Deep Thought? (5-3)FORTY-TWO
14 Knock out doctor with half of dose for a reptile (6)KOMODO
16 Assault on a fortified emplacement of guns (7)BATTERY
18 Football cup made from E-marked material (7)MERDEKA
21 State: :Irma violently captures couple of ladies" (6)AFFIRM
23 Every oracle loses a round and changes - this means you can come out of hiding (3,5)ALL CLEAR
25 Local birds start to attack six local animals (8)AVIFAUNA
27 Messed up hair around U.P. can get you money (6)RUPIAH
29 Denkali man tangentially covers Borneo (10)KALIMANTAN
30 Beginning to mate behind menagerie? Run ... (4)ZOOM


DOWN
1 A throw back by soldier resulted in a curve (8)PARABOLA
2 Bail can be arranged in city (4)BALI
3 King leaves container for small hound (6)BASSET
4 Manage a second kiosk finally and go mad (3,4)RUN AMOK
5 Throw marlinspike! Not bad! Aim and pepper! (8)SPRINKLE
6 Clean The Evergreen State briefly (4)WASH
9 Correct! Aim around setter (5)EMEND
13 African tribal trade union sit out (5)TUTSI
15 Going for last bread in repast (5)MEDAL
17 After Burma migration, Brown gets fruit (8)RAMBUTAN
19 On the radio, crack a toe on a volcanic island that disappeared (8)KRAKATOA
20 Jammu and Kashmir architect's road traffic analysis, to start with, for capital (7)JAKARTA
22 Tempestuous love affair in absence of cultivated flair leads to depression (5)FOVEA
24 Wild cat has a primarily round-shaped sound box (6)LARYNX
26 Have a bit of fish and water in Indonesia's flea market (4)FAIR
28 Author turned up and returned small quantity (4)PUZO

:clap::clap::clap: Has the tough pangram made everybody to flee to Indonesia? :noteeth:

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Red borders in fleece (7)
5 Airman with uncertainty in film, not aggressive (7)
9 Rare object, endlessly old, sorted then crushed (4,2,3,6)
10 Domain covered by clear enactment (5)
11 Alien, quite altered alien back in good form (9)
12 English spies in division with unknown strength (10)
14 Price? Not even shilling (4)
16 Endured weary drill (4)
17 Record retreat involving me in denial (10)
20 Dispatched to guard area with stuff for ritual (9)
22 Extracted opinion in hearing (5)
23 Regardless of circumstances in romance, hero is prepared (4,4,2,5)
24 Bad snag ruined element of flood protection (7)
25 Licences, tons ending in pile in rubbish (7)


Down
1 Kind of sword characters regularly seen in court always use (7)
2 Song from one with nice whim, far out of order, grabbing attention (2,1,4,1,4,3)
3 Fresh crop said to be scattered (8) SPORADIC
4 Fool about with ingredient of gunpowder (5) NITRE
5 Sanctimonious tips I cite after conversion (9) PIETISTIC
6 Relax initially during cruise at sea, ignoring eastern cloud (6) CIRRUS
7 Boundary hostility brought about hard, gloomy time (6,9) FOURTH DIMENSION
8 Chapter on start of disco set in American clubs (7)
13 Lingering, having injured leg in riot (9)
15 Spoil second series of games, being a monkey (8)
16 Crosses, dry in parts (7)
18 Put clothes on again? Correct (7)
19 Capital city some remember, gazing northward (6)
21 Bad time coming up for military unit (5)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8004826.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Red borders in fleece (7)
5 Airman with uncertainty in film, not aggressive (7)
9 Rare object, endlessly old, sorted then crushed (4,2,3,6)
10 Domain covered by clear enactment (5)
11 Alien, quite altered alien back in good form (9)
12 English spies in division with unknown strength (10)
14 Price? Not even shilling (4)ODDS
16 Endured weary drill (4)BORE
17 Record retreat involving me in denial (10)
20 Dispatched to guard area with stuff for ritual (9)
22 Extracted opinion in hearing (5)
23 Regardless of circumstances in romance, hero is prepared (4,4,2,5)
24 Bad snag ruined element of flood protection (7)SANDBAG
25 Licences, tons ending in pile in rubbish (7)


Down
1 Kind of sword characters regularly seen in court always use (7)
2 Song from one with nice whim, far out of order, grabbing attention (2,1,4,1,4,3)
3 Fresh crop said to be scattered (8) SPORADIC
4 Fool about with ingredient of gunpowder (5) NITRE
5 Sanctimonious tips I cite after conversion (9) PIETISTIC
6 Relax initially during cruise at sea, ignoring eastern cloud (6) CIRRUS
7 Boundary hostility brought about hard, gloomy time (6,9) FOURTH DIMENSION
8 Chapter on start of disco set in American clubs (7)
13 Lingering, having injured leg in riot (9)LOITERING
15 Spoil second series of games, being a monkey (8)
16 Crosses, dry in parts (7)
18 Put clothes on again? Correct (7)REDRESS
19 Capital city some remember, gazing northward (6)
21 Bad time coming up for military unit (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Red borders in fleece (7)CRIMSON
5 Airman with uncertainty in film, not aggressive (7)PACIFIC
9 Rare object, endlessly old, sorted then crushed (4,2,3,6)THIN ON THE GROUND
10 Domain covered by clear enactment (5)ARENA
11 Alien, quite altered alien back in good form (9)ETIQUETTE
12 English spies in division with unknown strength (10)SPECIALITY
14 Price? Not even shilling (4)ODDS
16 Endured weary drill (4)BORE
17 Record retreat involving me in denial (10)DISCLAIMER
20 Dispatched to guard area with stuff for ritual (9)SACRAMENT
22 Extracted opinion in hearing (5)MINED
23 Regardless of circumstances in romance, hero is prepared (4,4,2,5)COME RAIN OR SHINE
24 Bad snag ruined element of flood protection (7)SANDBAG
25 Licences, tons ending in pile in rubbish (7)PATENTS


Down
1 Kind of sword characters regularly seen in court always use (7)CUTLASS
2 Song from one with nice whim, far out of order, grabbing attention (2,1,4,1,4,3)
3 Fresh crop said to be scattered (8) SPORADIC
4 Fool about with ingredient of gunpowder (5) NITRE
5 Sanctimonious tips I cite after conversion (9) PIETISTIC
6 Relax initially during cruise at sea, ignoring eastern cloud (6) CIRRUS
7 Boundary hostility brought about hard, gloomy time (6,9) FOURTH DIMENSION
8 Chapter on start of disco set in American clubs (7)CUDGELS
13 Lingering, having injured leg in riot (9)LOITERING
15 Spoil second series of games, being a monkey (8)MARMOSET
16 Crosses, dry in parts (7)BISECTS
18 Put clothes on again? Correct (7)REDRESS
19 Capital city some remember, gazing northward (6)ZAGREB
21 Bad time coming up for military unit (5)TROOP

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

Across
8 Indian uncle's American mother (4)
9 Reckless auction endlessly rigged in India and the States (10)
10 Child goes back twice to antelope (3-3)
11 He croons around boat (8)
12 Arab boor toured Pacific island (4,4)
14 After turn, one pot is returned to a fabulous island (6)
16 Planter’s stake (4)
17 Lucifer's game (5)
18 Remove from operation theatre in America? Quite the opposite! (4)
19 Tintin's dance? (6)
21 Goodbye toast (4-4)
23 A rag is returned by chief with money for some gelatinous substance (4-4)
26 Kolkata's airport area’s forbidden ordnance (3,3)
27 Kenyan conservation area's non-government organisation gets royal order twice (10)
28 Hear about bird (4)

Down
1 Carolina, if reformed can become The Golden State (10)
2 Cobra's enemy's plant (8)
3 Going around with king, leads to maidenhair tree (6)
4 Broken case for top cards (4)
5 Quiet! Quiet! It's top secret! (4-4)
6 Male escort initially got a girl and open lips osculation for starters (6)
7 Greek letter carried by the French animal (4)
13 Funny act has funny action after dropping an egg (5)
15 Starts educational establishments (10)
17 Adam, for example, is getting on and running (8)
18 Encore — danced around Missouri again (4,4)
20 Relieve from disease using a red poison (6)
22 No radio broadcast without primary antenna inside (6)
24 Legal officer in Georgia is mad (4)
25 Othello, perhaps, returned to living area (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/eRSqrCdRB3Bn3DWm7)

[Russellrvw]

Across
8 Indian uncle's American mother (4)
9 Reckless auction endlessly rigged in India and the States (10) (IN)(CAUTIO*[-n])(US)
10 Child goes back twice to antelope (3-3)
11 He croons around boat (8)
12 Arab boor toured Pacific island (4,4)
14 After turn, one pot is returned to a fabulous island (6) (U)(TOP/I<=)(A)
16 Planter’s stake (4)
17 Lucifer's game (5)
18 Remove from operation theatre in America? Quite the opposite! (4)
19 Tintin's dance? (6)
21 Goodbye toast (4-4)
23 A rag is returned by chief with money for some gelatinous substance (4-4)
26 Kolkata's airport area’s forbidden ordnance (3,3)
27 Kenyan conservation area's non-government organisation gets royal order twice (10) (NGO/RO)(NGO/RO)
28 Hear about bird (4)

Down
1 Carolina, if reformed can become The Golden State (10) CALIFORNIA*
2 Cobra's enemy's plant (8) MANDRAKE [2] (Cobra - Comic strip villain)
3 Going around with king, leads to maidenhair tree (6)
4 Broken case for top cards (4)
5 Quiet! Quiet! It's top secret! (4-4)
6 Male escort initially got a girl and open lips osculation for starters (6)
7 Greek letter carried by the French animal (4)
13 Funny act has funny action after dropping an egg (5)
15 Starts educational establishments (10)
17 Adam, for example, is getting on and running (8)
18 Encore — danced around Missouri again (4,4)
20 Relieve from disease using a red poison (6)
22 No radio broadcast without primary antenna inside (6)
24 Legal officer in Georgia is mad (4)
25 Othello, perhaps, returned to living area (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Indian uncle's American mother (4) MAMA
9 Reckless auction endlessly rigged in India and the States (10) (IN)(CAUTIO*[-n])(US)
10 Child goes back twice to antelope (3-3) DIK-DIK
11 He croons around boat (8)
12 Arab boor toured Pacific island (4,4) BORA BORA
14 After turn, one pot is returned to a fabulous island (6) (U)(TOP/I<=)(A)
16 Planter’s stake (4)
17 Lucifer's game (5)
18 Remove from operation theatre in America? Quite the opposite! (4)
19 Tintin's dance? (6) CANCAN
21 Goodbye toast (4-4)
23 A rag is returned by chief with money for some gelatinous substance (4-4) AGAR-AGAR
26 Kolkata's airport area’s forbidden ordnance (3,3)
27 Kenyan conservation area's non-government organisation gets royal order twice (10) (NGO/RO)(NGO/RO)
28 Hear about bird (4)

Down
1 Carolina, if reformed can become The Golden State (10) CALIFORNIA*
2 Cobra's enemy's plant (8) MANDRAKE [2] (Cobra - Comic strip villain)
3 Going around with king, leads to maidenhair tree (6)
4 Broken case for top cards (4)
5 Quiet! Quiet! It's top secret! (4-4)
6 Male escort initially got a girl and open lips osculation for starters (6)
7 Greek letter carried by the French animal (4)
13 Funny act has funny action after dropping an egg (5)
15 Starts educational establishments (10)
17 Adam, for example, is getting on and running (8)
18 Encore — danced around Missouri again (4,4)
20 Relieve from disease using a red poison (6)
22 No radio broadcast without primary antenna inside (6)
24 Legal officer in Georgia is mad (4)
25 Othello, perhaps, returned to living area (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Indian uncle's American mother (4) MAMA
9 Reckless auction endlessly rigged in India and the States (10) (IN)(CAUTIO*[-n])(US)
10 Child goes back twice to antelope (3-3) DIK-DIK
11 He croons around boat (8)
12 Arab boor toured Pacific island (4,4) BORA BORA
14 After turn, one pot is returned to a fabulous island (6) (U)(TOP/I<=)(A)
16 Planter’s stake (4)
17 Lucifer's game (5)
18 Remove from operation theatre in America? Quite the opposite! (4)
19 Tintin's dance? (6) CANCAN
21 Goodbye toast (4-4)
23 A rag is returned by chief with money for some gelatinous substance (4-4) AGAR-AGAR
26 Kolkata's airport area’s forbidden ordnance (3,3)
27 Kenyan conservation area's non-government organisation gets royal order twice (10) (NGO/RO)(NGO/RO)
28 Hear about bird (4)

Down
1 Carolina, if reformed can become The Golden State (10) CALIFORNIA*
2 Cobra's enemy's plant (8) MANDRAKE [2] (Cobra - Comic strip villain)
3 Going around with king, leads to maidenhair tree (6)
4 Broken case for top cards (4)
5 Quiet! Quiet! It's top secret! (4-4)HUSH-HUSH
6 Male escort initially got a girl and open lips osculation for starters (6)
7 Greek letter carried by the French animal (4)MULE
13 Funny act has funny action after dropping an egg (5)
15 Starts educational establishments (10)INSTITUTES
17 Adam, for example, is getting on and running (8)
18 Encore — danced around Missouri again (4,4)ONCE MORE
20 Relieve from disease using a red poison (6)
22 No radio broadcast without primary antenna inside (6)
24 Legal officer in Georgia is mad (4)
25 Othello, perhaps, returned to living area (4)ROOM

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Indian uncle's American mother (4) MAMA
9 Reckless auction endlessly rigged in India and the States (10) (IN)(CAUTIO*[-n])(US)
10 Child goes back twice to antelope (3-3) DIK-DIK
11 He croons around boat (8)
12 Arab boor toured Pacific island (4,4) BORA BORA
14 After turn, one pot is returned to a fabulous island (6) (U)(TOP/I<=)(A)
16 Planter’s stake (4)
17 Lucifer's game (5)
18 Remove from operation theatre in America? Quite the opposite! (4)
19 Tintin's dance? (6) CANCAN
21 Goodbye toast (4-4) CHIN-CHIN
23 A rag is returned by chief with money for some gelatinous substance (4-4) AGAR-AGAR
26 Kolkata's airport area’s forbidden ordnance (3,3) DUM DUM
27 Kenyan conservation area's non-government organisation gets royal order twice (10) (NGO/RO)(NGO/RO)
28 Hear about bird (4)

Down
1 Carolina, if reformed can become The Golden State (10) CALIFORNIA*
2 Cobra's enemy's plant (8) MANDRAKE [2] (Cobra - Comic strip villain)
3 Going around with king, leads to maidenhair tree (6)
4 Broken case for top cards (4)
5 Quiet! Quiet! It's top secret! (4-4)HUSH-HUSH
6 Male escort initially got a girl and open lips osculation for starters (6) GIGOLO
7 Greek letter carried by the French animal (4)MULE
13 Funny act has funny action after dropping an egg (5)
15 Starts educational establishments (10)INSTITUTES
17 Adam, for example, is getting on and running (8) MANAGING
18 Encore — danced around Missouri again (4,4)ONCE MORE
20 Relieve from disease using a red poison (6)
22 No radio broadcast without primary antenna inside (6)
24 Legal officer in Georgia is mad (4) GAGA
25 Othello, perhaps, returned to living area (4)ROOM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Indian uncle's American mother (4) MAMA
9 Reckless auction endlessly rigged in India and the States (10) (IN)(CAUTIO*[-n])(US)
10 Child goes back twice to antelope (3-3) DIK-DIK
11 He croons around boat (8)SCHOONER
12 Arab boor toured Pacific island (4,4) BORA BORA
14 After turn, one pot is returned to a fabulous island (6) (U)(TOP/I<=)(A)
16 Planter’s stake (4)ANTE
17 Lucifer's game (5)MATCH
18 Remove from operation theatre in America? Quite the opposite! (4)OUST
19 Tintin's dance? (6) CANCAN
21 Goodbye toast (4-4) CHIN-CHIN
23 A rag is returned by chief with money for some gelatinous substance (4-4) AGAR-AGAR
26 Kolkata's airport area’s forbidden ordnance (3,3) DUM DUM
27 Kenyan conservation area's non-government organisation gets royal order twice (10) (NGO/RO)(NGO/RO)
28 Hear about bird (4)RHEA

Down
1 Carolina, if reformed can become The Golden State (10) CALIFORNIA*
2 Cobra's enemy's plant (8) MANDRAKE [2] (Cobra - Comic strip villain)
3 Going around with king, leads to maidenhair tree (6)GINKGO
4 Broken case for top cards (4)ACES
5 Quiet! Quiet! It's top secret! (4-4)HUSH-HUSH
6 Male escort initially got a girl and open lips osculation for starters (6) GIGOLO
7 Greek letter carried by the French animal (4)MULE
13 Funny act has funny action after dropping an egg (5)ANTIC
15 Starts educational establishments (10)INSTITUTES
17 Adam, for example, is getting on and running (8) MANAGING
18 Encore — danced around Missouri again (4,4)ONCE MORE
20 Relieve from disease using a red poison (6)CURARE
22 No radio broadcast without primary antenna inside (6)INDOOR
24 Legal officer in Georgia is mad (4) GAGA
25 Othello, perhaps, returned to living area (4)ROOM

:clap::clap::clap: Double damaka galatta!

[Joshuaceada]

Skulldugger

Across
5 Undergo detailed transformation to make verb form (6)
6 Leader of elves follows Santa with article (6)
9 Regain consciousness in bed holding setter with love (4,2)
10 Discerns inaccurately and countermands (8)
11 Make out during break-up song (4)
12 Braid had ya going mad during disastrous spell (3,4,3)
13 Where criminals hang out as part of sentence? (11)
18 Mark of possession that's perhaps too obscure (10)
21 Vexed, upset by desire (4)
22 Sound elements doctor downloaded into cells (8)
23 Systematic orderly structure reportedly leads to duty on alcohol, for instance (3,3)
24 Road surface could be “car mat”? (6)
25 Many a freshwater carnivore flounders around after decapitation (6)

Down
1 Properly organised opera gig might feature one (8)
2 Lay to rest nurse and doctor who embraced void after end of shift (6)
3 A thing of superior quality — affirmative action perhaps! (5,3)
4 Younger panel member heartlessly besieges Northern Ireland (6)
5 Justification for yesterday's grind (6)
7 Make appealing, even extremely expensive (6)
8 Rotting pads decomposing in remote commercial establishment (7,4)
14 I, being French, admire sad lamentation (8)
15 Hero's sweetheart pursuing love's bloom (8)
16 Happy hunter's final result (6)
17 Slippery creatures' conventions in speech (6)
19 More than one way to preserve a tomato? (6)
20 Substitute trapezist leaving pit acrobatically (6)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/Ny9XapuoNagFsBpv7)

[Russellrvw]

Across
5 Undergo detailed transformation to make verb form (6)
6 Leader of elves follows Santa with article (6)
9 Regain consciousness in bed holding setter with love (4,2)
10 Discerns inaccurately and countermands (8)
11 Make out during break-up song (4)
12 Braid had ya going mad during disastrous spell (3,4,3) BAD HAIR DAY*
13 Where criminals hang out as part of sentence? (11) (CON)(JUNCTION)
18 Mark of possession that's perhaps too obscure (10) APOSTROPHE*
21 Vexed, upset by desire (4)
22 Sound elements doctor downloaded into cells (8)
23 Systematic orderly structure reportedly leads to duty on alcohol, for instance (3,3) ~syntax SIN TAX
24 Road surface could be “car mat”? (6)
25 Many a freshwater carnivore flounders around after decapitation (6)

Down
1 Properly organised opera gig might feature one (8)
2 Lay to rest nurse and doctor who embraced void after end of shift (6)
3 A thing of superior quality — affirmative action perhaps! (5,3)
4 Younger panel member heartlessly besieges Northern Ireland (6)
5 Justification for yesterday's grind (6)
7 Make appealing, even extremely expensive (6)
8 Rotting pads decomposing in remote commercial establishment (7,4) TRADING POST*
14 I, being French, admire sad lamentation (8)
15 Hero's sweetheart pursuing love's bloom (8)
16 Happy hunter's final result (6)
17 Slippery creatures' conventions in speech (6)
19 More than one way to preserve a tomato? (6)
20 Substitute trapezist leaving pit acrobatically (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 Undergo detailed transformation to make verb form (6)
6 Leader of elves follows Santa with article (6)
9 Regain consciousness in bed holding setter with love (4,2)COME TO
10 Discerns inaccurately and countermands (8)RESCINDS
11 Make out during break-up song (4)
12 Braid had ya going mad during disastrous spell (3,4,3) BAD HAIR DAY*
13 Where criminals hang out as part of sentence? (11) (CON)(JUNCTION)
18 Mark of possession that's perhaps too obscure (10) APOSTROPHE*
21 Vexed, upset by desire (4)
22 Sound elements doctor downloaded into cells (8)
23 Systematic orderly structure reportedly leads to duty on alcohol, for instance (3,3) ~syntax SIN TAX
24 Road surface could be “car mat”? (6)TARMAC
25 Many a freshwater carnivore flounders around after decapitation (6)

Down
1 Properly organised opera gig might feature one (8)
2 Lay to rest nurse and doctor who embraced void after end of shift (6)
3 A thing of superior quality — affirmative action perhaps! (5,3)
4 Younger panel member heartlessly besieges Northern Ireland (6)
5 Justification for yesterday's grind (6)
7 Make appealing, even extremely expensive (6)ENDEAR
8 Rotting pads decomposing in remote commercial establishment (7,4) TRADING POST*
14 I, being French, admire sad lamentation (8)JEREMIAD
15 Hero's sweetheart pursuing love's bloom (8)
16 Happy hunter's final result (6)
17 Slippery creatures' conventions in speech (6)
19 More than one way to preserve a tomato? (6)
20 Substitute trapezist leaving pit acrobatically (6)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
5 Undergo detailed transformation to make verb form (6) GERUND
6 Leader of elves follows Santa with article (6) CLAUSE
9 Regain consciousness in bed holding setter with love (4,2)COME TO
10 Discerns inaccurately and countermands (8)RESCINDS
11 Make out during break-up song (4)
12 Braid had ya going mad during disastrous spell (3,4,3) BAD HAIR DAY*
13 Where criminals hang out as part of sentence? (11) (CON)(JUNCTION)
18 Mark of possession that's perhaps too obscure (10) APOSTROPHE*
21 Vexed, upset by desire (4)
22 Sound elements doctor downloaded into cells (8)
23 Systematic orderly structure reportedly leads to duty on alcohol, for instance (3,3) ~syntax SIN TAX
24 Road surface could be “car mat”? (6)TARMAC
25 Many a freshwater carnivore flounders around after decapitation (6)

Down
1 Properly organised opera gig might feature one (8)
2 Lay to rest nurse and doctor who embraced void after end of shift (6) ENTOMB
3 A thing of superior quality — affirmative action perhaps! (5,3) CLASS ACT
4 Younger panel member heartlessly besieges Northern Ireland (6)
5 Justification for yesterday's grind (6)
7 Make appealing, even extremely expensive (6)ENDEAR
8 Rotting pads decomposing in remote commercial establishment (7,4) TRADING POST*
14 I, being French, admire sad lamentation (8)JEREMIAD
15 Hero's sweetheart pursuing love's bloom (8) OLEANDER
16 Happy hunter's final result (6)
17 Slippery creatures' conventions in speech (6)
19 More than one way to preserve a tomato? (6)
20 Substitute trapezist leaving pit acrobatically (6)

[deepakgita]

Across
5 Undergo detailed transformation to make verb form (6) GERUND
6 Leader of elves follows Santa with article (6) CLAUSE
9 Regain consciousness in bed holding setter with love (4,2)COME TO
10 Discerns inaccurately and countermands (8)RESCINDS
11 Make out during break-up song (4) SNOG
12 Braid had ya going mad during disastrous spell (3,4,3) BAD HAIR DAY*
13 Where criminals hang out as part of sentence? (11) (CON)(JUNCTION)
18 Mark of possession that's perhaps too obscure (10) APOSTROPHE*
21 Vexed, upset by desire (4) EROS
22 Sound elements doctor downloaded into cells (8)
23 Systematic orderly structure reportedly leads to duty on alcohol, for instance (3,3) ~syntax SIN TAX
24 Road surface could be “car mat”? (6)TARMAC
25 Many a freshwater carnivore flounders around after decapitation (6) OTTERS

Down
1 Properly organised opera gig might feature one (8) ARPEGGIO
2 Lay to rest nurse and doctor who embraced void after end of shift (6) ENTOMB
3 A thing of superior quality — affirmative action perhaps! (5,3) CLASS ACT
4 Younger panel member heartlessly besieges Northern Ireland (6) JUNIOR
5 Justification for yesterday's grind (6) GROUND
7 Make appealing, even extremely expensive (6)ENDEAR
8 Rotting pads decomposing in remote commercial establishment (7,4) TRADING POST*
14 I, being French, admire sad lamentation (8)JEREMIAD
15 Hero's sweetheart pursuing love's bloom (8)
16 Happy hunter's final result (6)
17 Slippery creatures' conventions in speech (6)
19 More than one way to preserve a tomato? (6)
20 Substitute trapezist leaving pit acrobatically (6)

[Joshuaceada]

Lightning

Across
1 Clear-cut argument against councillor settled evenly (8)
5 Grand conclusion in North America breaking record (6)
9 Democrat nearly has to change course in period of recession (8)
10 Heist to steal royal necklace, say (6)
12 Suggest slim plywood walls (5)
13 PM in pursuit of nuclear option, overrules national leaders (9)
14 Earth for one, is special at present (6)
16 Get ready before cut back (7)
19 Decline a prize (7)
21 Untidy mat has caused respiratory illness (6)
23 Type of document describing account (9)
25 Sip some tea with speed after commencement (5)
26 Line from thesis about resistance (6)
27 Conclude international gold is poor in quality (8)
28 Head of company to present unfinished energy providing beverage (6)
29 Very few edges of Gillespie go through fielding position after first spell (8)

Down
1 Dishonourable man to stop living with assistant (6)
2 Four points by essay on The Guardian, perhaps (9)
3 Rogue disheartened by attempt to prosecute again (5)
4 Carter raced to protect open area (7)
6 Recent tip criminal cut off (9)
7 A male police officer and old friend (5)
8 Design locomotive with electric rotor to begin with (8)
11 Block second spinner (4)
15 Smoke hemp with a magnitude of stress (9)
17 Member cities arranged truce (9)
18 Rushed back to bed with one essentially effective painkiller (8)
20 Still one mythical creature (4)
21 Mark following a close friend to NASA? (7)
22 Cell essentially lacking subatomic particle (6)
24 A person without intelligence is rejected, becomes reserved (5)
25 About to split small step (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/dCk5TfvsbPYk1fqy8)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Clear-cut argument against councillor settled evenly (8) CONCRETE
5 Grand conclusion in North America breaking record (6) FINALE
9 Democrat nearly has to change course in period of recession (8) DOWNTURN
10 Heist to steal royal necklace, say (6) STRING
12 Suggest slim plywood walls (5) IMPLY
13 PM in pursuit of nuclear option, overrules national leaders (9)
14 Earth for one, is special at present (6)
16 Get ready before cut back (7)
19 Decline a prize (7)
21 Untidy mat has caused respiratory illness (6)
23 Type of document describing account (9)
25 Sip some tea with speed after commencement (5)
26 Line from thesis about resistance (6)
27 Conclude international gold is poor in quality (8)
28 Head of company to present unfinished energy providing beverage (6)
29 Very few edges of Gillespie go through fielding position after first spell (8)

Down
1 Dishonourable man to stop living with assistant (6)
2 Four points by essay on The Guardian, perhaps (9)
3 Rogue disheartened by attempt to prosecute again (5)
4 Carter raced to protect open area (7)
6 Recent tip criminal cut off (9)
7 A male police officer and old friend (5)
8 Design locomotive with electric rotor to begin with (8)
11 Block second spinner (4)
15 Smoke hemp with a magnitude of stress (9)
17 Member cities arranged truce (9)
18 Rushed back to bed with one essentially effective painkiller (8)
20 Still one mythical creature (4)
21 Mark following a close friend to NASA? (7)
22 Cell essentially lacking subatomic particle (6)
24 A person without intelligence is rejected, becomes reserved (5)
25 About to split small step (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Clear-cut argument against councillor settled evenly (8) CONCRETE
5 Grand conclusion in North America breaking record (6) FINALE
9 Democrat nearly has to change course in period of recession (8) DOWNTURN
10 Heist to steal royal necklace, say (6) STRING
12 Suggest slim plywood walls (5) IMPLY
13 PM in pursuit of nuclear option, overrules national leaders (9)AFTERNOON
14 Earth for one, is special at present (6)SPHERE
16 Get ready before cut back (7)PREPARE
19 Decline a prize (7)ATROPHY
21 Untidy mat has caused respiratory illness (6)ASTHMA
23 Type of document describing account (9)CHARACTER
25 Sip some tea with speed after commencement (5)TASTE
26 Line from thesis about resistance (6)TROPIC
27 Conclude international gold is poor in quality (8)INFERIOR
28 Head of company to present unfinished energy providing beverage (6)COFFEE
29 Very few edges of Gillespie go through fielding position after first spell (8)SMIDGEON

Down
1 Dishonourable man to stop living with assistant (6)CADDIE
2 Four points by essay on The Guardian, perhaps (9)NEWSPAPER
3 Rogue disheartened by attempt to prosecute again (5)RETRY
4 Carter raced to protect open area (7)TERRACE
6 Recent tip criminal cut off (9)INTERCEPT
7 A male police officer and old friend (5)AMIGO
8 Design locomotive with electric rotor to begin with (8)ENGINEER
11 Block second spinner (4)STOP
15 Smoke hemp with a magnitude of stress (9)EMPHASIZE
17 Member cities arranged truce (9)ARMISTICE
18 Rushed back to bed with one essentially effective painkiller (8)NARCOTIC
20 Still one mythical creature (4)YETI
21 Mark following a close friend to NASA? (7)ACRONYM
22 Cell essentially lacking subatomic particle (6)NEURON
24 A person without intelligence is rejected, becomes reserved (5)ALOOF
25 About to split small step (5)TREAD

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

[Joshuaceada]

Vulcan

Across
1 Understanding a case (7)
5, 22 ac. That which manages dirty clothes at home (7,7)
9 One who psychoanalyses the criminal (9)
10 Smells of jalapeno's essence (5)
11 This lake still exists (4,3)
12 Hitchcock, primarily a film director, one who thought he was superior (7)
13 It's illegal to drink this nonsense (9)
15 Electric current is stored in a plate (4)
17 Deprived, deprived of right to get this meat (4)
18 Twisted lowly republican caught in the act (9)
25 Member’s in with a drink, say (7)
26 To break up is mostly hard (5)
27 Woman's power to give a speech and let off steam (9)
28 Satisfaction gotten from a place selling food, good hot tempura for starters (7)
29 Constant need to expand and acquire large ship (7)

Down
1 German city's infamous spot, a wall (7)
2 Finally got sick — red meat contained round worm (9)
3 Sees all over the place, circles round and slips away (7)
4 Clip covering Asian Island's primitive beliefs (9)
5 A thing that is said for a magician (5)
6 Enough booze to leave drunk in the end, wicked (6)
7 Publish a topic (5)
8 Stomach is big? A stricter eating gives the answer (7)
14 Time say, not a time to kill (9)
16 Shed light on Island's topography, basically in arid area that's mostly hostile (9)
17 Remain married, old and confused (7)
19 Dance on the road making unpleasant sounds (7)
20 Gets gloomy in shelter, it’s inside a tunnel, scary initially (7)
21 Angry mob leaving, fiery imbroglio in an otherwise boring place (3,3)
23 Find fault in computer program's file format, it's large (5)
24 Discuss during the lecture (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/7cTKnPfV7EqdvjjA8)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Understanding a case (7)
5, 22 ac. That which manages dirty clothes at home (7,7)WASHING MACHINE
9 One who psychoanalyses the criminal (9)
10 Smells of jalapeno's essence (5)NOSES
11 This lake still exists (4,3)DEAD SEA
12 Hitchcock, primarily a film director, one who thought he was superior (7)
13 It's illegal to drink this nonsense (9)
15 Electric current is stored in a plate (4)
17 Deprived, deprived of right to get this meat (4)
18 Twisted lowly republican caught in the act (9)
25 Member’s in with a drink, say (7)
26 To break up is mostly hard (5)
27 Woman's power to give a speech and let off steam (9)
28 Satisfaction gotten from a place selling food, good hot tempura for starters (7)
29 Constant need to expand and acquire large ship (7)

Down
1 German city's infamous spot, a wall (7)
2 Finally got sick — red meat contained round worm (9)
3 Sees all over the place, circles round and slips away (7)
4 Clip covering Asian Island's primitive beliefs (9)
5 A thing that is said for a magician (5)
6 Enough booze to leave drunk in the end, wicked (6)
7 Publish a topic (5)ISSUE
8 Stomach is big? A stricter eating gives the answer (7)
14 Time say, not a time to kill (9)
16 Shed light on Island's topography, basically in arid area that's mostly hostile (9)
17 Remain married, old and confused (7)
19 Dance on the road making unpleasant sounds (7)
20 Gets gloomy in shelter, it’s inside a tunnel, scary initially (7)
21 Angry mob leaving, fiery imbroglio in an otherwise boring place (3,3)OIL RIG
23 Find fault in computer program's file format, it's large (5)
24 Discuss during the lecture (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Understanding a case (7)
5, 22 ac. That which manages dirty clothes at home (7,7)WASHING MACHINE
9 One who psychoanalyses the criminal (9)
10 Smells of jalapeno's essence (5)NOSES
11 This lake still exists (4,3)DEAD SEA
12 Hitchcock, primarily a film director, one who thought he was superior (7)
13 It's illegal to drink this nonsense (9)
15 Electric current is stored in a plate (4)
17 Deprived, deprived of right to get this meat (4)
18 Twisted lowly republican caught in the act (9)
25 Member’s in with a drink, say (7)
26 To break up is mostly hard (5)
27 Woman's power to give a speech and let off steam (9)
28 Satisfaction gotten from a place selling food, good hot tempura for starters (7)
29 Constant need to expand and acquire large ship (7)

Down
1 German city's infamous spot, a wall (7)
2 Finally got sick — red meat contained round worm (9) TREMATODE
3 Sees all over the place, circles round and slips away (7) ELAPSES
4 Clip covering Asian Island's primitive beliefs (9) TRIBALISM
5 A thing that is said for a magician (5) WITCH
6 Enough booze to leave drunk in the end, wicked (6) SINFUL
7 Publish a topic (5)ISSUE
8 Stomach is big? A stricter eating gives the answer (7)
14 Time say, not a time to kill (9)
16 Shed light on Island's topography, basically in arid area that's mostly hostile (9)
17 Remain married, old and confused (7)
19 Dance on the road making unpleasant sounds (7)
20 Gets gloomy in shelter, it’s inside a tunnel, scary initially (7)
21 Angry mob leaving, fiery imbroglio in an otherwise boring place (3,3)OIL RIG
23 Find fault in computer program's file format, it's large (5)
24 Discuss during the lecture (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Understanding a case (7)PATIENT
5, 22 ac. That which manages dirty clothes at home (7,7)WASHING MACHINE
9 One who psychoanalyses the criminal (9)THERAPIST
10 Smells of jalapeno's essence (5)NOSES
11 This lake still exists (4,3)DEAD SEA
12 Hitchcock, primarily a film director, one who thought he was superior (7)HAUTEUR
13 It's illegal to drink this nonsense (9)MOONSHINE
15 Electric current is stored in a plate (4)DISC
17 Deprived, deprived of right to get this meat (4)BEEF
18 Twisted lowly republican caught in the act (9)MEANDERED
25 Member’s in with a drink, say (7)INSIDER
26 To break up is mostly hard (5)SEVER
27 Woman's power to give a speech and let off steam (9)EVAPORATE
28 Satisfaction gotten from a place selling food, good hot tempura for starters (7)DELIGHT
29 Constant need to expand and acquire large ship (7)ENDLESS

Down
1 German city's infamous spot, a wall (7)POTSDAM
2 Finally got sick — red meat contained round worm (9) TREMATODE
3 Sees all over the place, circles round and slips away (7) ELAPSES
4 Clip covering Asian Island's primitive beliefs (9) TRIBALISM
5 A thing that is said for a magician (5) WITCH
6 Enough booze to leave drunk in the end, wicked (6) SINFUL
7 Publish a topic (5)ISSUE
8 Stomach is big? A stricter eating gives the answer (7)GASTRIC
14 Time say, not a time to kill (9)ERADICATE
16 Shed light on Island's topography, basically in arid area that's mostly hostile (9)IRRADIATE
17 Remain married, old and confused (7)BEMUSED
19 Dance on the road making unpleasant sounds (7)DISCORD
20 Gets gloomy in shelter, it’s inside a tunnel, scary initially (7)DARKENS
21 Angry mob leaving, fiery imbroglio in an otherwise boring place (3,3)OIL RIG
23 Find fault in computer program's file format, it's large (5)CAVIL
24 Discuss during the lecture (5)ELECT

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

[Joshuaceada]

Anon

Across
1 Prospective groom’s fund missing new source (6)
4 One replaces a knife with shovel (6)
9 Forbid extract of clove tobacco (4)
10 Receptionists fasten returning officials? (4,6)
11 Repents decapitating herons (6)
12 Lampoon social evil’s advance (8)
13 This might be a revealing form of entertainment (5,4)
15 Run away with returning European to last refuge (5)
16 Right to behead trainer of insect (5)
18 Trickster to burn South African province retreat (9)
22 Let slip that artist protects first lady of the French democratic leader (8)
23 Fruit for father? Yes! (6)
25 Monarchs of the Soviet get rid of Income Tax rules (10)
26 Cut, sent back rolls (4)
27 Somehow athletes lose a final game in Jewish village (6)
28 Attempts to answer, starting off with compositions (6)

Down
1 Fear grips last one in carriage (7)
2 Abode made from brick (5)
3 Dead bodies right amongst the bushes (7)
5 Prompt company to be semi-polite (6)
6 Irregular to change sides in irregular confusion (9)
7 Discovers empty artwork in torn purse (5,2)
8 Gets good ethos somehow but becomes ruined (4,2,3,4)
14 Changing sides during expansion is nasty (9)
17 Difficult for one to curtail anger (7)
19 Rests, consumes father’s meals (7)
20 Shelters a Yankee leader in run-down neighbourhoods (7)
21 Wealthy, lose a fortune initially, become liquid (6)
24 Father has confused Turkish military leader (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11503/article7662085.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Prospective groom’s fund missing new source (6)
4 One replaces a knife with shovel (6)
9 Forbid extract of clove tobacco (4)
10 Receptionists fasten returning officials? (4,6)
11 Repents decapitating herons (6)
12 Lampoon social evil’s advance (8)
13 This might be a revealing form of entertainment (5,4)
15 Run away with returning European to last refuge (5)
16 Right to behead trainer of insect (5)
18 Trickster to burn South African province retreat (9) (CHAR)(LATAN<=)
22 Let slip that artist protects first lady of the French democratic leader (8)
23 Fruit for father? Yes! (6)
25 Monarchs of the Soviet get rid of Income Tax rules (10) (SOV[-i]E[-t])(REIGNS)
26 Cut, sent back rolls (4)
27 Somehow athletes lose a final game in Jewish village (6) SHTETL*-a/e
28 Attempts to answer, starting off with compositions (6)

Down
1 Fear grips last one in carriage (7)
2 Abode made from brick (5)
3 Dead bodies right amongst the bushes (7)
5 Prompt company to be semi-polite (6)
6 Irregular to change sides in irregular confusion (9) GUERRILLA*[+L-R]
7 Discovers empty artwork in torn purse (5,2)
8 Gets good ethos somehow but becomes ruined (4,2,3,4) GOES TO THE DOGS*
14 Changing sides during expansion is nasty (9)
17 Difficult for one to curtail anger (7)
19 Rests, consumes father’s meals (7)
20 Shelters a Yankee leader in run-down neighbourhoods (7)
21 Wealthy, lose a fortune initially, become liquid (6)
24 Father has confused Turkish military leader (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Prospective groom’s fund missing new source (6) FIANCE
4 One replaces a knife with shovel (6) DIGGER
9 Forbid extract of clove tobacco (4) VETO
10 Receptionists fasten returning officials? (4,6) ROOM CLERKS
11 Repents decapitating herons (6) EGRETS
12 Lampoon social evil’s advance (8)
13 This might be a revealing form of entertainment (5,4)
15 Run away with returning European to last refuge (5)
16 Right to behead trainer of insect (5)
18 Trickster to burn South African province retreat (9) (CHAR)(LATAN<=)
22 Let slip that artist protects first lady of the French democratic leader (8)
23 Fruit for father? Yes! (6)
25 Monarchs of the Soviet get rid of Income Tax rules (10) (SOV[-i]E[-t])(REIGNS)
26 Cut, sent back rolls (4)
27 Somehow athletes lose a final game in Jewish village (6) SHTETL*-a/e
28 Attempts to answer, starting off with compositions (6)

Down
1 Fear grips last one in carriage (7)
2 Abode made from brick (5)
3 Dead bodies right amongst the bushes (7)
5 Prompt company to be semi-polite (6)
6 Irregular to change sides in irregular confusion (9) GUERRILLA*[+L-R]
7 Discovers empty artwork in torn purse (5,2)
8 Gets good ethos somehow but becomes ruined (4,2,3,4) GOES TO THE DOGS*
14 Changing sides during expansion is nasty (9)
17 Difficult for one to curtail anger (7)
19 Rests, consumes father’s meals (7)
20 Shelters a Yankee leader in run-down neighbourhoods (7)
21 Wealthy, lose a fortune initially, become liquid (6)
24 Father has confused Turkish military leader (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Prospective groom’s fund missing new source (6) FIANCE
4 One replaces a knife with shovel (6) DIGGER
9 Forbid extract of clove tobacco (4) VETO
10 Receptionists fasten returning officials? (4,6) ROOM CLERKS
11 Repents decapitating herons (6) EGRETS
12 Lampoon social evil’s advance (8)SATIRISE
13 This might be a revealing form of entertainment (5,4)STRIP SHOW
15 Run away with returning European to last refuge (5)ELOPE
16 Right to behead trainer of insect (5)ROACH
18 Trickster to burn South African province retreat (9) (CHAR)(LATAN<=)
22 Let slip that artist protects first lady of the French democratic leader (8)
23 Fruit for father? Yes! (6)PAPAYA
25 Monarchs of the Soviet get rid of Income Tax rules (10) (SOV[-i]E[-t])(REIGNS)
26 Cut, sent back rolls (4)
27 Somehow athletes lose a final game in Jewish village (6) SHTETL*-a/e
28 Attempts to answer, starting off with compositions (6)

Down
1 Fear grips last one in carriage (7)
2 Abode made from brick (5)
3 Dead bodies right amongst the bushes (7)
5 Prompt company to be semi-polite (6)
6 Irregular to change sides in irregular confusion (9) GUERRILLA*[+L-R]
7 Discovers empty artwork in torn purse (5,2)
8 Gets good ethos somehow but becomes ruined (4,2,3,4) GOES TO THE DOGS*
14 Changing sides during expansion is nasty (9)
17 Difficult for one to curtail anger (7)
19 Rests, consumes father’s meals (7)
20 Shelters a Yankee leader in run-down neighbourhoods (7)
21 Wealthy, lose a fortune initially, become liquid (6)
24 Father has confused Turkish military leader (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Prospective groom’s fund missing new source (6) FIANCE
4 One replaces a knife with shovel (6) DIGGER
9 Forbid extract of clove tobacco (4) VETO
10 Receptionists fasten returning officials? (4,6) ROOM CLERKS
11 Repents decapitating herons (6) EGRETS
12 Lampoon social evil’s advance (8)SATIRISE
13 This might be a revealing form of entertainment (5,4)STRIP SHOW
15 Run away with returning European to last refuge (5)ELOPE
16 Right to behead trainer of insect (5)ROACH
18 Trickster to burn South African province retreat (9) (CHAR)(LATAN<=)
22 Let slip that artist protects first lady of the French democratic leader (8)REVEALED
23 Fruit for father? Yes! (6)PAPAYA
25 Monarchs of the Soviet get rid of Income Tax rules (10) (SOV[-i]E[-t])(REIGNS)
26 Cut, sent back rolls (4)SNUB
27 Somehow athletes lose a final game in Jewish village (6) SHTETL*-a/e
28 Attempts to answer, starting off with compositions (6)ASSAYS

Down
1 Fear grips last one in carriage (7)FREIGHT
2 Abode made from brick (5)ADOBE
3 Dead bodies right amongst the bushes (7)CORPSES
5 Prompt company to be semi-polite (6)INCITE
6 Irregular to change sides in irregular confusion (9) GUERRILLA*[+L-R]
7 Discovers empty artwork in torn purse (5,2)RAKES UP
8 Gets good ethos somehow but becomes ruined (4,2,3,4) GOES TO THE DOGS*
14 Changing sides during expansion is nasty (9)INCLEMENT
17 Difficult for one to curtail anger (7)ONEROUS
19 Rests, consumes father’s meals (7)REPASTS
20 Shelters a Yankee leader in run-down neighbourhoods (7)ASYLUMS
21 Wealthy, lose a fortune initially, become liquid (6)FLUENT
24 Father has confused Turkish military leader (5)PASHA

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Protective covering quickly attached to vehicle (8)
5 Problem created by showoff (5)
9 Set out east and cross level area (7)
10 Spoke angrily, having become influenced (7)
11 Conclusion of prayer almost correct (4)
12 Unwarranted disorder of August riot (10) GRATUITOUS
14 Brilliant and smart, securing century, batting until middle of day (13) SCINTILLATING
17 Book following mad hero’s search involving old sea creature (9,4) HORSESHOE CRAB
19 Cartoon clowns stumble (5,5) COMIC STRIP
21 Gain diamonds in turn (4) WIND
23 Note start of tour through north of Baltic state (7)
24 Secure, holding nerve about cultivation (7)
25 Abrupt arbiter settled cases (5)
26 Evocative colour Oscar supplied (8)


Down
1 Concern initially about vessel containing small crack (8)
2 Supply assistant, admitting offence, completely upset (9)
3 Put under pressure in drama (4)
4 Strange change in latter system keeping place warm (7,7)
5 Forbidden expert, disguised, grabbing snack (10)
6 Barrage of colossal volume (5)
7 Ingredient of salad presented by artist on plate (6)
8 Crime writer’s novel has tragic hate consuming one (6,8)
13 Pretty busy after a dry run (10)
15 Airmen get trained and develop (9)
16 Base that is held by criminal not yielding (8)
18 Carve stone inlaid with copper disc (6)
20 Drive miles round hill (5)
22 Fables not without odd Features too (4)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8026112.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Protective covering quickly attached to vehicle (8)
5 Problem created by showoff (5)POSER
9 Set out east and cross level area (7)
10 Spoke angrily, having become influenced (7)
11 Conclusion of prayer almost correct (4)AMEN
12 Unwarranted disorder of August riot (10) GRATUITOUS
14 Brilliant and smart, securing century, batting until middle of day (13) SCINTILLATING
17 Book following mad hero’s search involving old sea creature (9,4) HORSESHOE CRAB
19 Cartoon clowns stumble (5,5) COMIC STRIP
21 Gain diamonds in turn (4) WIND
23 Note start of tour through north of Baltic state (7)
24 Secure, holding nerve about cultivation (7)
25 Abrupt arbiter settled cases (5)
26 Evocative colour Oscar supplied (8)


Down
1 Concern initially about vessel containing small crack (8)
2 Supply assistant, admitting offence, completely upset (9)
3 Put under pressure in drama (4)
4 Strange change in latter system keeping place warm (7,7)
5 Forbidden expert, disguised, grabbing snack (10)PROHIBITED
6 Barrage of colossal volume (5)SALVO
7 Ingredient of salad presented by artist on plate (6)
8 Crime writer’s novel has tragic hate consuming one (6,8)
13 Pretty busy after a dry run (10)
15 Airmen get trained and develop (9)GERMINATE
16 Base that is held by criminal not yielding (8)
18 Carve stone inlaid with copper disc (6)
20 Drive miles round hill (5)
22 Fables not without odd Features too (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Protective covering quickly attached to vehicle (8) CARAPACE{/b]
5 Problem created by showoff (5)POSER
9 Set out east and cross level area (7)
10 Spoke angrily, having become influenced (7)
11 Conclusion of prayer almost correct (4)AMEN
12 Unwarranted disorder of August riot (10) GRATUITOUS
14 Brilliant and smart, securing century, batting until middle of day (13) SCINTILLATING
17 Book following mad hero’s search involving old sea creature (9,4) HORSESHOE CRAB
19 Cartoon clowns stumble (5,5) COMIC STRIP
21 Gain diamonds in turn (4) WIND
23 Note start of tour through north of Baltic state (7)
24 Secure, holding nerve about cultivation (7)
25 Abrupt arbiter settled cases (5)
26 Evocative colour Oscar supplied (8)


Down
1 Concern initially about vessel containing small crack (8) [b]CREVASSE
2 Supply assistant, admitting offence, completely upset (9) REPLENISH
3 Put under pressure in drama (4)
4 Strange change in latter system keeping place warm (7,7)
5 Forbidden expert, disguised, grabbing snack (10)PROHIBITED
6 Barrage of colossal volume (5)SALVO
7 Ingredient of salad presented by artist on plate (6)
8 Crime writer’s novel has tragic hate consuming one (6,8) AGATHA CHRISTIE
13 Pretty busy after a dry run (10) ATTRACTIVE
15 Airmen get trained and develop (9)GERMINATE
16 Base that is held by criminal not yielding (8) OBEDIENT
18 Carve stone inlaid with copper disc (6)
20 Drive miles round hill (5)
22 Fables not without odd Features too (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Protective covering quickly attached to vehicle (8)CARAPACE
5 Problem created by showoff (5)POSER
9 Set out east and cross level area (7)EXPLAIN
10 Spoke angrily, having become influenced (7)GROWLED
11 Conclusion of prayer almost correct (4)AMEN
12 Unwarranted disorder of August riot (10) GRATUITOUS
14 Brilliant and smart, securing century, batting until middle of day (13) SCINTILLATING
17 Book following mad hero’s search involving old sea creature (9,4) HORSESHOE CRAB
19 Cartoon clowns stumble (5,5) COMIC STRIP
21 Gain diamonds in turn (4) WIND
23 Note start of tour through north of Baltic state (7)LATVIAN
24 Secure, holding nerve about cultivation (7)TILLAGE
25 Abrupt arbiter settled cases (5)TERSE
26 Evocative colour Oscar supplied (8)REDOLENT


Down
1 Concern initially about vessel containing small crack (8) CREVASSE
2 Supply assistant, admitting offence, completely upset (9) REPLENISH
3 Put under pressure in drama (4)PLAY
4 Strange change in latter system keeping place warm (7,7)CENTRAL HEATING
5 Forbidden expert, disguised, grabbing snack (10)PROHIBITED
6 Barrage of colossal volume (5)SALVO
7 Ingredient of salad presented by artist on plate (6)RADISH
8 Crime writer’s novel has tragic hate consuming one (6,8) AGATHA CHRISTIE
13 Pretty busy after a dry run (10) ATTRACTIVE
15 Airmen get trained and develop (9)GERMINATE
16 Base that is held by criminal not yielding (8) OBEDIENT
18 Carve stone inlaid with copper disc (6)SCULPT
20 Drive miles round hill (5)MOTOR
22 Fables not without odd Features too (4)ALSO

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Sunnet

Across
1 Object to outrageous gear in race (6)
4 Note about former prisons for nationals (8)
10 Complete set making use of hull (4,5)
11 Screen without an exit (5)
12 Locate gold sent back by sovereign (5)
13 Also left guerrilla's stone workbox (4,5)
14 Disregards Italian gentleman whose cap is down (7)
16 Female's shabby pleat (4)
19 Reportedly skin a couple (4)
21 Bonanza from John's weed (7)
24 To replace slim and hot implement maker (9)
25 Public squares having a speck of leafy vegetation (5)
26 Bag with right metal rod (5)
27 Smearing of base gold can add glitter at first (9)
28 Display feather in face-off (8)
29 Mad Hatter is a menace (6)

Down
1 Drag up large and weak barrier in ship (8)
2 Signalling engineer to delay female force inside (8)
3 Measure around the girl (5)
5 Make up from seven offers (4,3)
6 Silly of setter to climb ice building (9)
7 Originated from a sentence to a Bengali (6)
8 Staid girlfriend follows footloose set (6)
9 Cites estimates (6)
15 Cheered up on getting fool's turn to colour (9)
17 Head Office interferes with a reward to use pithy sayings in the US (8)
18 Neat, narrow channel, say (8)
20 Bob to chase lavish, visionary goal (7)
21 Sir, in India, workers lose heart in holy wars (6)
22 Lays over when in Buddhist shrines (6)
23 Liked excessively by knight's circle (4,2)
25 Crimson outpouring (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11558/article7905531.ece)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Object to outrageous gear in race (6)
4 Note about former prisons for nationals (8) MEXICANS
10 Complete set making use of hull (4,5) FULL HOUSE
11 Screen without an exit (5) BLIND
12 Locate gold sent back by sovereign (5) ROYAL
13 Also left guerrilla's stone workbox (4,5) TOOL CHEST
14 Disregards Italian gentleman whose cap is down (7)
16 Female's shabby pleat (4)
19 Reportedly skin a couple (4)
21 Bonanza from John's weed (7)
24 To replace slim and hot implement maker (9)
25 Public squares having a speck of leafy vegetation (5)
26 Bag with right metal rod (5)
27 Smearing of base gold can add glitter at first (9)
28 Display feather in face-off (8)
29 Mad Hatter is a menace (6)

Down
1 Drag up large and weak barrier in ship (8)
2 Signalling engineer to delay female force inside (8)
3 Measure around the girl (5)
5 Make up from seven offers (4,3)
6 Silly of setter to climb ice building (9)
7 Originated from a sentence to a Bengali (6)
8 Staid girlfriend follows footloose set (6)
9 Cites estimates (6)
15 Cheered up on getting fool's turn to colour (9)
17 Head Office interferes with a reward to use pithy sayings in the US (8)
18 Neat, narrow channel, say (8)
20 Bob to chase lavish, visionary goal (7)
21 Sir, in India, workers lose heart in holy wars (6)
22 Lays over when in Buddhist shrines (6)
23 Liked excessively by knight's circle (4,2)
25 Crimson outpouring (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Object to outrageous gear in race (6)
4 Note about former prisons for nationals (8) MEXICANS
10 Complete set making use of hull (4,5) FULL HOUSE
11 Screen without an exit (5) BLIND
12 Locate gold sent back by sovereign (5) ROYAL
13 Also left guerrilla's stone workbox (4,5) TOOL CHEST
14 Disregards Italian gentleman whose cap is down (7) IGNORES
16 Female's shabby pleat (4)
19 Reportedly skin a couple (4)
21 Bonanza from John's weed (7)
24 To replace slim and hot implement maker (9)
25 Public squares having a speck of leafy vegetation (5)
26 Bag with right metal rod (5)
27 Smearing of base gold can add glitter at first (9)
28 Display feather in face-off (8)
29 Mad Hatter is a menace (6)

Down
1 Drag up large and weak barrier in ship (8) TAFFRAIL
2 Signalling engineer to delay female force inside (8) RELAYING
3 Measure around the girl (5)
5 Make up from seven offers (4,3)
6 Silly of setter to climb ice building (9)
7 Originated from a sentence to a Bengali (6) ARISEN
8 Staid girlfriend follows footloose set (6) SEDATE
9 Cites estimates (6)
15 Cheered up on getting fool's turn to colour (9)
17 Head Office interferes with a reward to use pithy sayings in the US (8)
18 Neat, narrow channel, say (8)
20 Bob to chase lavish, visionary goal (7)
21 Sir, in India, workers lose heart in holy wars (6)
22 Lays over when in Buddhist shrines (6)
23 Liked excessively by knight's circle (4,2)
25 Crimson outpouring (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Object to outrageous gear in race (6)
4 Note about former prisons for nationals (8) MEXICANS
10 Complete set making use of hull (4,5) FULL HOUSE
11 Screen without an exit (5) BLIND
12 Locate gold sent back by sovereign (5) ROYAL
13 Also left guerrilla's stone workbox (4,5) TOOL CHEST
14 Disregards Italian gentleman whose cap is down (7) IGNORES
16 Female's shabby pleat (4)FOLD
19 Reportedly skin a couple (4)
21 Bonanza from John's weed (7)
24 To replace slim and hot implement maker (9)
25 Public squares having a speck of leafy vegetation (5)
26 Bag with right metal rod (5)
27 Smearing of base gold can add glitter at first (9)
28 Display feather in face-off (8)
29 Mad Hatter is a menace (6)THREAT

Down
1 Drag up large and weak barrier in ship (8) TAFFRAIL
2 Signalling engineer to delay female force inside (8) RELAYING
3 Measure around the girl (5)
5 Make up from seven offers (4,3)EVEN OFF
6 Silly of setter to climb ice building (9)IMBECILIC
7 Originated from a sentence to a Bengali (6) ARISEN
8 Staid girlfriend follows footloose set (6) SEDATE
9 Cites estimates (6)QUOTES
15 Cheered up on getting fool's turn to colour (9)
17 Head Office interferes with a reward to use pithy sayings in the US (8)
18 Neat, narrow channel, say (8)
20 Bob to chase lavish, visionary goal (7)
21 Sir, in India, workers lose heart in holy wars (6)
22 Lays over when in Buddhist shrines (6)
23 Liked excessively by knight's circle (4,2)
25 Crimson outpouring (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Object to outrageous gear in race (6)TARGET
4 Note about former prisons for nationals (8) MEXICANS
10 Complete set making use of hull (4,5) FULL HOUSE
11 Screen without an exit (5) BLIND
12 Locate gold sent back by sovereign (5) ROYAL
13 Also left guerrilla's stone workbox (4,5) TOOL CHEST
14 Disregards Italian gentleman whose cap is down (7) IGNORES
16 Female's shabby pleat (4)FOLD
19 Reportedly skin a couple (4)PAIR
21 Bonanza from John's weed (7)JACKPOT
24 To replace slim and hot implement maker (9)TOOLSMITH
25 Public squares having a speck of leafy vegetation (5)FLORA
26 Bag with right metal rod (5)POKER
27 Smearing of base gold can add glitter at first (9)BEDAUBING
28 Display feather in face-off (8)SHOWDOWN
29 Mad Hatter is a menace (6)THREAT

Down
1 Drag up large and weak barrier in ship (8) TAFFRAIL
2 Signalling engineer to delay female force inside (8) RELAYING
3 Measure around the girl (5)ETHEL
5 Make up from seven offers (4,3)EVEN OFF
6 Silly of setter to climb ice building (9)IMBECILIC
7 Originated from a sentence to a Bengali (6) ARISEN
8 Staid girlfriend follows footloose set (6) SEDATE
9 Cites estimates (6)QUOTES
15 Cheered up on getting fool's turn to colour (9)REASSURED
17 Head Office interferes with a reward to use pithy sayings in the US (8)APHORIZE
18 Neat, narrow channel, say (8)STRAIGHT
20 Bob to chase lavish, visionary goal (7)RAINBOW
21 Sir, in India, workers lose heart in holy wars (6)JIHADS
22 Lays over when in Buddhist shrines (6)STUPAS
23 Liked excessively by knight's circle (4,2)TOOK TO
25 Crimson outpouring (5)FLUSH

:clap::clap::clap: Gambling revelry in a pangram!

[Joshuaceada]

xChequer

Across
7 Man having plenty of feudal workers (6)
8 Study holding up, can't be shaken (4-4)
9 Mind goes wandering a bit (8)
10 You say ruined no end? (6)
11 Silly grin a nerd may sport (5)
12 Asiad tournaments primarily conducted here? (6)
14 Sought highest office, combined front earns pride (3,3,9)
17 Unfortunate setback is hard to be factored into plan (6)
18 Gleaming in silver and blue (5)
22 This enables big shots to cheat without an end to corruption (6)
23 Shuts up with one million sterling (8)
24 Tether an unruly cow (8)
25 Fuel sticks to opening in grate set back on exhaust (6)

Down
1 Amnesia, sadly, veils an unknown chapter — one obsessed with what it might represent (3,6)
2 Barrier to act in serial broadcast (6)
3 When losing weight, when pale (5)
4 Spread as mounds of ferns (8)
5 Possibly minor vices, silly child leaving home, questionable character perhaps (8)
6 Healthy-looking lad, about nineteen, exhausted (5)
8 It connotes an unexpected fear ultimately being harboured (13)
13 Handy wool pants in no particular fashion (3,3,3)
15 Agitated people getting tense, cutting enemy dead (8)
16 Respond sympathetically to judge taking a breather while rising (8)
19 Weapon toting radical, say, brought up in filth (6)
20 Wash article after picking up tar (5)
21 Attractiveness of species provided by female (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11560/article7918893.ece)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Man having plenty of feudal workers (6)
8 Study holding up, can't be shaken (4-4)
9 Mind goes wandering a bit (8)
10 You say ruined no end? (6)
11 Silly grin a nerd may sport (5)
12 Asiad tournaments primarily conducted here? (6)
14 Sought highest office, combined front earns pride (3,3,9)
17 Unfortunate setback is hard to be factored into plan (6)
18 Gleaming in silver and blue (5)
22 This enables big shots to cheat without an end to corruption (6)
23 Shuts up with one million sterling (8)
24 Tether an unruly cow (8)
25 Fuel sticks to opening in grate set back on exhaust (6)

Down
1 Amnesia, sadly, veils an unknown chapter — one obsessed with what it might represent (3,6) SEX MANIAC
2 Barrier to act in serial broadcast (6)
3 When losing weight, when pale (5) ASHEN
4 Spread as mounds of ferns (8) OSMUNDAS
5 Possibly minor vices, silly child leaving home, questionable character perhaps (8)
6 Healthy-looking lad, about nineteen, exhausted (5) BONNY
8 It connotes an unexpected fear ultimately being harboured (13) CONSTERNATION
13 Handy wool pants in no particular fashion (3,3,3)
15 Agitated people getting tense, cutting enemy dead (8)
16 Respond sympathetically to judge taking a breather while rising (8)
19 Weapon toting radical, say, brought up in filth (6)
20 Wash article after picking up tar (5)
21 Attractiveness of species provided by female (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Man having plenty of feudal workers (6)
8 Study holding up, can't be shaken (4-4) {C(AST IR)ON}
9 Mind goes wandering a bit (8)
10 You say ruined no end? (6)
11 Silly grin a nerd may sport (5)
12 Asiad tournaments primarily conducted here? (6) STADIA* (&lit)
14 Sought highest office, combined front earns pride (3,3,9) RAN FOR PRESIDENT*
17 Unfortunate setback is hard to be factored into plan (6)
18 Gleaming in silver and blue (5) (AG)(LOW)
22 This enables big shots to cheat without an end to corruption (6)
23 Shuts up with one million sterling (8)
24 Tether an unruly cow (8)
25 Fuel sticks to opening in grate set back on exhaust (6)

Down
1 Amnesia, sadly, veils an unknown chapter — one obsessed with what it might represent (3,6) SEX MANIAC
2 Barrier to act in serial broadcast (6)
3 When losing weight, when pale (5) ASHEN
4 Spread as mounds of ferns (8) OSMUNDAS
5 Possibly minor vices, silly child leaving home, questionable character perhaps (8) {W(ILDC*[-h])ARD}
6 Healthy-looking lad, about nineteen, exhausted (5) BONNY
8 It connotes an unexpected fear ultimately being harboured (13) CONSTERNATION
13 Handy wool pants in no particular fashion (3,3,3)
15 Agitated people getting tense, cutting enemy dead (8)
16 Respond sympathetically to judge taking a breather while rising (8)
19 Weapon toting radical, say, brought up in filth (6)
20 Wash article after picking up tar (5)
21 Attractiveness of species provided by female (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Man having plenty of feudal workers (6)
8 Study holding up, can't be shaken (4-4) {C(AST IR)ON}
9 Mind goes wandering a bit (8)
10 You say ruined no end? (6)UNDONE
11 Silly grin a nerd may sport (5)INANE
12 Asiad tournaments primarily conducted here? (6) STADIA* (&lit)
14 Sought highest office, combined front earns pride (3,3,9) RAN FOR PRESIDENT*
17 Unfortunate setback is hard to be factored into plan (6)
18 Gleaming in silver and blue (5) (AG)(LOW)
22 This enables big shots to cheat without an end to corruption (6)CANNON
23 Shuts up with one million sterling (8)
24 Tether an unruly cow (8)
25 Fuel sticks to opening in grate set back on exhaust (6)FAGGOTS

Down
1 Amnesia, sadly, veils an unknown chapter — one obsessed with what it might represent (3,6) SEX MANIAC
2 Barrier to act in serial broadcast (6)
3 When losing weight, when pale (5) ASHEN
4 Spread as mounds of ferns (8) OSMUNDAS
5 Possibly minor vices, silly child leaving home, questionable character perhaps (8) {W(ILDC*[-h])ARD}
6 Healthy-looking lad, about nineteen, exhausted (5) BONNY
8 It connotes an unexpected fear ultimately being harboured (13) CONSTERNATION
13 Handy wool pants in no particular fashion (3,3,3)
15 Agitated people getting tense, cutting enemy dead (8)
16 Respond sympathetically to judge taking a breather while rising (8)
19 Weapon toting radical, say, brought up in filth (6)
20 Wash article after picking up tar (5)BATHE
21 Attractiveness of species provided by female (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Man having plenty of feudal workers (6)HELOTS
8 Study holding up, can't be shaken (4-4) {C(AST IR)ON}
9 Mind goes wandering a bit (8)SMIDGEON
10 You say ruined no end? (6)UNDONE
11 Silly grin a nerd may sport (5)INANE
12 Asiad tournaments primarily conducted here? (6) STADIA* (&lit)
14 Sought highest office, combined front earns pride (3,3,9) RAN FOR PRESIDENT*
17 Unfortunate setback is hard to be factored into plan (6)MISHAP
18 Gleaming in silver and blue (5) (AG)(LOW)
22 This enables big shots to cheat without an end to corruption (6)CANNON
23 Shuts up with one million sterling (8)IMPOUNDS
24 Tether an unruly cow (8)THREATEN
25 Fuel sticks to opening in grate set back on exhaust (6)FAGGOTS

Down
1 Amnesia, sadly, veils an unknown chapter — one obsessed with what it might represent (3,6) SEX MANIAC
2 Barrier to act in serial broadcast (6)CORDON
3 When losing weight, when pale (5) ASHEN
4 Spread as mounds of ferns (8) OSMUNDAS
5 Possibly minor vices, silly child leaving home, questionable character perhaps (8) {W(ILDC*[-h])ARD}
6 Healthy-looking lad, about nineteen, exhausted (5) BONNY
8 It connotes an unexpected fear ultimately being harboured (13) CONSTERNATION
13 Handy wool pants in no particular fashion (3,3,3)ANY OLD HOW
15 Agitated people getting tense, cutting enemy dead (8)FOMENTED
16 Respond sympathetically to judge taking a breather while rising (8)RESONATE
19 Weapon toting radical, say, brought up in filth (6)GRUNGE
20 Wash article after picking up tar (5)BATHE
21 Attractiveness of species provided by female (5)SPIFF

:clap::clap::clap: Tough!

[Joshuaceada]

xChequer

Across
7 Fortune beset, so flipping hairy (6)
8 Explosive sound in axle breaking at rear of lorry reflecting terrible fit (8)
9 It is not considered witty to bow comically in pairs (3,2,3)
10 Temperament of child longing to return (6)
11 Petitions to pay tribute heard (5)
12 Hammered Black? Bingo! (6)
14 Needing specific order, how to pour, say, is the ultimate point of question! (5,4,6)
17 Content in hole, ant obtains shelter (4-2)
18 Favourite knocking out rookie in fair contest (5)
22 Lawyer gathering abuse for code of conduct (6)
23 Innovative names to describe the German waffles (8)
24 Nobility crushed under a united Greece (8)
25 Adjusting VAT on foreign gin (6)

Down
1 Good to take off casual clothes, throw on change (9)
2 Threaten son and he may punch (6)
3 Against shifting seat in match (5)
4 Upright officer kept marching, saving seconds in marching style (8)
5 Happy pouring oil over one's bloomers (8)
6 Larger than large, said to stand out (5)
8 Chilled-out person of course, too calm to get agitated (1,4,8)
13 Bugging the inhabited flat (9)
15 Available for hire, hosts dashed liberal (8)
16 Ever the optimist, unmarried Mary eyes a bum (8)
19 Bid to keep study in order (6)
20 Smart contract form to protect right (5)
21 Compartment to store dry nuts (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11560/article7918893.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Fortune beset, so flipping hairy (6)
8 Explosive sound in axle breaking at rear of lorry reflecting terrible fit (8) {A(POP)LEX*}{Y}
9 It is not considered witty to bow comically in pairs (3,2,3)
10 Temperament of child longing to return (6)
11 Petitions to pay tribute heard (5)
12 Hammered Black? Bingo! (6)
14 Needing specific order, how to pour, say, is the ultimate point of question! (5,4,6)
17 Content in hole, ant obtains shelter (4-2) LEAN-TO (T)
18 Favourite knocking out rookie in fair contest (5)
22 Lawyer gathering abuse for code of conduct (6)
23 Innovative names to describe the German waffles (8) MEAN(DER)S*
24 Nobility crushed under a united Greece (8)
25 Adjusting VAT on foreign gin (6)

Down
1 Good to take off casual clothes, throw on change (9)
2 Threaten son and he may punch (6)
3 Against shifting seat in match (5)
4 Upright officer kept marching, saving seconds in marching style (8)
5 Happy pouring oil over one's bloomers (8)
6 Larger than large, said to stand out (5) EXCEL ~XL
8 Chilled-out person of course, too calm to get agitated (1,4,8) A COOL CUSTOMER* (&lit)
13 Bugging the inhabited flat (9)
15 Available for hire, hosts dashed liberal (8)
16 Ever the optimist, unmarried Mary eyes a bum (8)
19 Bid to keep study in order (6)
20 Smart contract form to protect right (5)
21 Compartment to store dry nuts (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Fortune beset, so flipping hairy (6)
8 Explosive sound in axle breaking at rear of lorry reflecting terrible fit (8) {A(POP)LEX*}{Y}
9 It is not considered witty to bow comically in pairs (3,2,3) TWO BY TWO
10 Temperament of child longing to return (6) KIDNEY
11 Petitions to pay tribute heard (5) PRAYS
12 Hammered Black? Bingo! (6) BLOTTO
14 Needing specific order, how to pour, say, is the ultimate point of question! (5,4,6) WHATS YOUR POISON
17 Content in hole, ant obtains shelter (4-2) LEAN-TO (T)
18 Favourite knocking out rookie in fair contest (5)
22 Lawyer gathering abuse for code of conduct (6)
23 Innovative names to describe the German waffles (8) MEAN(DER)S*
24 Nobility crushed under a united Greece (8)
25 Adjusting VAT on foreign gin (6)

Down
1 Good to take off casual clothes, throw on change (9)
2 Threaten son and he may punch (6)
3 Against shifting seat in match (5)
4 Upright officer kept marching, saving seconds in marching style (8)
5 Happy pouring oil over one's bloomers (8)
6 Larger than large, said to stand out (5) EXCEL ~XL
8 Chilled-out person of course, too calm to get agitated (1,4,8) A COOL CUSTOMER* (&lit)
13 Bugging the inhabited flat (9)
15 Available for hire, hosts dashed liberal (8)
16 Ever the optimist, unmarried Mary eyes a bum (8)
19 Bid to keep study in order (6)
20 Smart contract form to protect right (5)
21 Compartment to store dry nuts (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Fortune beset, so flipping hairy (6)
8 Explosive sound in axle breaking at rear of lorry reflecting terrible fit (8) {A(POP)LEX*}{Y}
9 It is not considered witty to bow comically in pairs (3,2,3) TWO BY TWO
10 Temperament of child longing to return (6) KIDNEY
11 Petitions to pay tribute heard (5) PRAYS
12 Hammered Black? Bingo! (6) BLOTTO
14 Needing specific order, how to pour, say, is the ultimate point of question! (5,4,6) WHATS YOUR POISON
17 Content in hole, ant obtains shelter (4-2) LEAN-TO (T)
18 Favourite knocking out rookie in fair contest (5)
22 Lawyer gathering abuse for code of conduct (6)DHARMA
23 Innovative names to describe the German waffles (8) MEAN(DER)S*
24 Nobility crushed under a united Greece (8)GRANDEUR
25 Adjusting VAT on foreign gin (6)

Down
1 Good to take off casual clothes, throw on change (9)AIRWORTHY
2 Threaten son and he may punch (6)
3 Against shifting seat in match (5)
4 Upright officer kept marching, saving seconds in marching style (8)
5 Happy pouring oil over one's bloomers (8)
6 Larger than large, said to stand out (5) EXCEL ~XL
8 Chilled-out person of course, too calm to get agitated (1,4,8) A COOL CUSTOMER* (&lit)
13 Bugging the inhabited flat (9)
15 Available for hire, hosts dashed liberal (8)TOLERANT
16 Ever the optimist, unmarried Mary eyes a bum (8)
19 Bid to keep study in order (6)
20 Smart contract form to protect right (5)SHARP
21 Compartment to store dry nuts (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Fortune beset, so flipping hairy (6)PILOSE
8 Explosive sound in axle breaking at rear of lorry reflecting terrible fit (8) {A(POP)LEX*}{Y}
9 It is not considered witty to bow comically in pairs (3,2,3) TWO BY TWO
10 Temperament of child longing to return (6) KIDNEY
11 Petitions to pay tribute heard (5) PRAYS
12 Hammered Black? Bingo! (6) BLOTTO
14 Needing specific order, how to pour, say, is the ultimate point of question! (5,4,6) WHATS YOUR POISON
17 Content in hole, ant obtains shelter (4-2) LEAN-TO (T)
18 Favourite knocking out rookie in fair contest (5)FIGHT
22 Lawyer gathering abuse for code of conduct (6)DHARMA
23 Innovative names to describe the German waffles (8) MEAN(DER)S*
24 Nobility crushed under a united Greece (8)GRANDEUR
25 Adjusting VAT on foreign gin (6)TUNING

Down
1 Good to take off casual clothes, throw on change (9)AIRWORTHY
2 Threaten son and he may punch (6)COWBOY
3 Against shifting seat in match (5)VESTA
4 Upright officer kept marching, saving seconds in marching style (8)LOCKSTEP
5 Happy pouring oil over one's bloomers (8)GLADIOLI
6 Larger than large, said to stand out (5) EXCEL ~XL
8 Chilled-out person of course, too calm to get agitated (1,4,8) A COOL CUSTOMER* (&lit)
13 Bugging the inhabited flat (9)BOTHERING
15 Available for hire, hosts dashed liberal (8)TOLERANT
16 Ever the optimist, unmarried Mary eyes a bum (8)YEASAYER
19 Bid to keep study in order (6)INDENT
20 Smart contract form to protect right (5)SHARP
21 Compartment to store dry nuts (5)BATTY

:clap::clap::clap: Difficulty level continues to be tough!

[Joshuaceada]

The Phantom

Across
1 Spot around dock is wet (6)
4 Excellent squash Carol’s sipping (8)
10 Old husband sterile, wife unhappy? (9)
11 One caught in stampede about to suffer (5)
12 Teacher expressing annoyance at four regular absentees (5)
13 Abbess having love, first for church say (9)
14 Sunday's fight is tough (5)
16 Birds often returned to exact locality (8)
19 Son takes regular care to clean yacht’s grating (8)
20 Outgoing men always find excitement (5)
23 … undressed, or nude and promiscuous (9)
24 Difficult chore to obtain this pigment (5)
26 Lawless region’s out of control (5)
27 Guy to run campaign against King is a radical (5,4)
28 Ask girl in brown to get painter’s equipment (5,3)
29 Execute and bury Englishman in grave (6)

Down
1 Man wearing small hat used for covering (6)
2 Start working with group (5)
3 We got involved in arranging notary for poet as a proxy legal authority (5,2,8)
5 Memory aid for irresponsible men forgetting Monica’s article (8)
6 Son feels uptight resulting in a verbal bloomer (4,2,3,6)
7 Reward money I have after getting elected (9)
8 Member wearing men's clothing (8)
9 Joint operation mounted to get animal (5)
15 Row about bowler getting run out got hoarser (9)
17 Without question, nonconformist art uses drawing tools (1, 7)
18 Wave hanky out expressing gratitude (5,3)
21 Quietly leaving stage in shame (5)
22 Became weak having climaxed? (6)
25 Gardening tool found outside American’s home (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11561/article7923165.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Spot around dock is wet (6)
4 Excellent squash Carol’s sipping (8)
10 Old husband sterile, wife unhappy? (9)
11 One caught in stampede about to suffer (5)
12 Teacher expressing annoyance at four regular absentees (5)
13 Abbess having love, first for church say (9)
14 Sunday's fight is tough (5)
16 Birds often returned to exact locality (8)
19 Son takes regular care to clean yacht’s grating (8)
20 Outgoing men always find excitement (5)
23 … undressed, or nude and promiscuous (9)
24 Difficult chore to obtain this pigment (5)
26 Lawless region’s out of control (5)
27 Guy to run campaign against King is a radical (5,4) (YOUNG TUR*)(K)
28 Ask girl in brown to get painter’s equipment (5,3)
29 Execute and bury Englishman in grave (6)

Down
1 Man wearing small hat used for covering (6)
2 Start working with group (5)
3 We got involved in arranging notary for poet as a proxy legal authority (5,2,8) PO(WE)R OF ATTORNEY*
5 Memory aid for irresponsible men forgetting Monica’s article (8)
6 Son feels uptight resulting in a verbal bloomer (4,2,3,6) SLIP OF THE TONGUE*
7 Reward money I have after getting elected (9)
8 Member wearing men's clothing (8)
9 Joint operation mounted to get animal (5)
15 Row about bowler getting run out got hoarser (9)
17 Without question, nonconformist art uses drawing tools (1, 7) T S(Q)UARES*
18 Wave hanky out expressing gratitude (5,3) THANK YOU*
21 Quietly leaving stage in shame (5)
22 Became weak having climaxed? (6)
25 Gardening tool found outside American’s home (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Spot around dock is wet (6)
4 Excellent squash Carol’s sipping (8)
10 Old husband sterile, wife unhappy? (9)
11 One caught in stampede about to suffer (5)
12 Teacher expressing annoyance at four regular absentees (5)
13 Abbess having love, first for church say (9)
14 Sunday's fight is tough (5)STIFF
16 Birds often returned to exact locality (8)
19 Son takes regular care to clean yacht’s grating (8)
20 Outgoing men always find excitement (5)
23 … undressed, or nude and promiscuous (9)
24 Difficult chore to obtain this pigment (5)OCHRE
26 Lawless region’s out of control (5)
27 Guy to run campaign against King is a radical (5,4) (YOUNG TUR*)(K)
28 Ask girl in brown to get painter’s equipment (5,3)
29 Execute and bury Englishman in grave (6)BEHEAD

Down
1 Man wearing small hat used for covering (6)
2 Start working with group (5)
3 We got involved in arranging notary for poet as a proxy legal authority (5,2,8) PO(WE)R OF ATTORNEY*
5 Memory aid for irresponsible men forgetting Monica’s article (8)
6 Son feels uptight resulting in a verbal bloomer (4,2,3,6) SLIP OF THE TONGUE*
7 Reward money I have after getting elected (9)
8 Member wearing men's clothing (8)
9 Joint operation mounted to get animal (5)
15 Row about bowler getting run out got hoarser (9)
17 Without question, nonconformist art uses drawing tools (1, 7) T S(Q)UARES*
18 Wave hanky out expressing gratitude (5,3) THANK YOU*
21 Quietly leaving stage in shame (5)
22 Became weak having climaxed? (6)PEAKED
25 Gardening tool found outside American’s home (5)HOUSE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Spot around dock is wet (6) SLOPPY
4 Excellent squash Carol’s sipping (8) SMASHING
10 Old husband sterile, wife unhappy? (9) ERSTWHILE
11 One caught in stampede about to suffer (5) INCUR
12 Teacher expressing annoyance at four regular absentees (5) TUTOR
13 Abbess having love, first for church say (9)
14 Sunday's fight is tough (5)STIFF
16 Birds often returned to exact locality (8)
19 Son takes regular care to clean yacht’s grating (8)
20 Outgoing men always find excitement (5)
23 … undressed, or nude and promiscuous (9)
24 Difficult chore to obtain this pigment (5)OCHRE
26 Lawless region’s out of control (5)
27 Guy to run campaign against King is a radical (5,4) (YOUNG TUR*)(K)
28 Ask girl in brown to get painter’s equipment (5,3)
29 Execute and bury Englishman in grave (6)BEHEAD

Down
1 Man wearing small hat used for covering (6)
2 Start working with group (5)
3 We got involved in arranging notary for poet as a proxy legal authority (5,2,8) PO(WE)R OF ATTORNEY*
5 Memory aid for irresponsible men forgetting Monica’s article (8)
6 Son feels uptight resulting in a verbal bloomer (4,2,3,6) SLIP OF THE TONGUE*
7 Reward money I have after getting elected (9)
8 Member wearing men's clothing (8)
9 Joint operation mounted to get animal (5)
15 Row about bowler getting run out got hoarser (9)
17 Without question, nonconformist art uses drawing tools (1, 7) T S(Q)UARES*
18 Wave hanky out expressing gratitude (5,3) THANK YOU*
21 Quietly leaving stage in shame (5)
22 Became weak having climaxed? (6)PEAKED
25 Gardening tool found outside American’s home (5)HOUSE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Spot around dock is wet (6) SLOPPY
4 Excellent squash Carol’s sipping (8) SMASHING
10 Old husband sterile, wife unhappy? (9) ERSTWHILE
11 One caught in stampede about to suffer (5) INCUR
12 Teacher expressing annoyance at four regular absentees (5) TUTOR
13 Abbess having love, first for church say (9)PRONOUNCE
14 Sunday's fight is tough (5)STIFF
16 Birds often returned to exact locality (8)DISTRICT
19 Son takes regular care to clean yacht’s grating (8)SCRATCHY
20 Outgoing men always find excitement (5)FEVER
23 … undressed, or nude and promiscuous (9)UNADORNED
24 Difficult chore to obtain this pigment (5)OCHRE
26 Lawless region’s out of control (5)REIGN
27 Guy to run campaign against King is a radical (5,4) (YOUNG TUR*)(K)
28 Ask girl in brown to get painter’s equipment (5,3)SPRAY GUN
29 Execute and bury Englishman in grave (6)BEHEAD

Down
1 Man wearing small hat used for covering (6)SHEATH
2 Start working with group (5)ONSET
3 We got involved in arranging notary for poet as a proxy legal authority (5,2,8) PO(WE)R OF ATTORNEY*
5 Memory aid for irresponsible men forgetting Monica’s article (8)MNEMONIC
6 Son feels uptight resulting in a verbal bloomer (4,2,3,6) SLIP OF THE TONGUE*
7 Reward money I have after getting elected (9)INCENTIVE
8 Member wearing men's clothing (8)GARMENTS
9 Joint operation mounted to get animal (5)HIPPO
15 Row about bowler getting run out got hoarser (9)THROATIER
17 Without question, nonconformist art uses drawing tools (1, 7) T S(Q)UARES*
18 Wave hanky out expressing gratitude (5,3) THANK YOU*
21 Quietly leaving stage in shame (5)ODIUM
22 Became weak having climaxed? (6)PEAKED
25 Gardening tool found outside American’s home (5)HOUSE

:clap::clap::clap: Grand finale of 2015 crossword puzzle feast!

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

Across
1 Medico did act in a frenzy admitting undergraduate abuser (4,6)
6 A small particle turning fat in India (4)
10 Guess man is given to publicity, writing as a giver of pleasant shock (9)
11 Closed after one left in defeat (5)
12 Every second, signal is given to Andre's place about tax collectors, say (6,7)
14 Uncle Narayanan toasted inspirational leaders/heads up to a time (5)
15 In Estonia, coin chest is kept outside railway watchman's shelter (6,3)
17 Venue, road rebuilt with labour (9)
21 Badly grown (5)
22 Something you wish had happened; like figuring in MBA, even eighth (5-4-4)
24 Relax, leader is absent time to time (5)
25 Cool joint at American city to have a ball and time to get a sausage (9)
26 Some took radish and another vegetable (4)
27 Woman's day, decorate cockpit (6,4)

Down
1 Disrespectful talk about judge's scars (10)
2 Independent and combined, not independent, real confusion in it (9)
3 A demise, primarily connected to kidney gland (7)
4 Dead seen in half, right near southern wastelands (7)
5 About an artist's vehicle? (7)
7 He set different plural to this... (5)
8 ...contrived as insane and base (4)
9 Regret including 2 names right at the end as athlete (6)
13 Oh! two unknown gasmen by mistake took Kelvin's breathing apparatus (6,4)
16 Commission given to poor invites anger (9)
18 Big brother in Tamil Nadu, on invasion by soldier gets heart attack, perhaps (6)
19 Plot CIA developed is related to watcher (7)
20 Understanding fear and overcoming death is no good for starters (7)
21 Remove small particle containing uranium (4,3)
22 Tie up model inside car (5)
23 Restricted drink at Oval (2-2)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11534/article7800338.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Medico did act in a frenzy admitting undergraduate abuser (4,6) (DR)(UG) (ADDICT*)
6 A small particle turning fat in India (4)
10 Guess man is given to publicity, writing as a giver of pleasant shock (9)
11 Closed after one left in defeat (5)
12 Every second, signal / is given to Andre/'s place //about tax collectors, say (6,7) (.I.N.L)(AND RE)(VENUE)
14 Uncle Narayanan toasted inspirational leaders/heads up to a time (5)
15 In Estonia, coin chest is kept outside railway watchman's shelter (6,3)
17 Venue, road rebuilt with labour (9) ENDEAVOUR*
21 Badly grown (5)
22 Something you wish had happened; like figuring in MBA, even eighth (5-4-4) MIGHT-HAVE-BEEN*
24 Relax, leader is absent time to time (5)
25 Cool joint at American city to have a ball and time to get a sausage (9)
26 Some took radish and another vegetable (4)
27 Woman's day, decorate cockpit (6,4)

Down
1 Disrespectful talk about judge's scars (10)
2 Independent and combined, not independent, real confusion in it (9) {UN(RELA*)T[-i]ED}
3 A demise, primarily connected to kidney gland (7)
4 Dead seen in half, right near southern wastelands (7)
5 About an artist's vehicle? (7)
7 He set different plural to this... (5)
8 ...contrived as insane and base (4)
9 Regret including 2 names right at the end as athlete (6)
13 Oh! two unknown gasmen by mistake took Kelvin's breathing apparatus (6,4)
16 Commission given to poor invites anger (9)
18 Big brother in Tamil Nadu, on invasion by soldier gets heart attack, perhaps (6)
19 Plot CIA developed is related to watcher (7)
20 Understanding fear and overcoming death is no good for starters (7)
21 Remove small particle containing uranium (4,3)
22 Tie up model inside car (5)
23 Restricted drink at Oval (2-2)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Medico did act in a frenzy admitting undergraduate abuser (4,6) (DR)(UG) (ADDICT*)
6 A small particle turning fat in India (4)ATOM
10 Guess man is given to publicity, writing as a giver of pleasant shock (9)
11 Closed after one left in defeat (5)
12 Every second, signal / is given to Andre/'s place //about tax collectors, say (6,7) (.I.N.L)(AND RE)(VENUE)
14 Uncle Narayanan toasted inspirational leaders/heads up to a time (5)UNTIL
15 In Estonia, coin chest is kept outside railway watchman's shelter (6,3)
17 Venue, road rebuilt with labour (9) ENDEAVOUR*
21 Badly grown (5)WRONG
22 Something you wish had happened; like figuring in MBA, even eighth (5-4-4) MIGHT-HAVE-BEEN*
24 Relax, leader is absent time to time (5)
25 Cool joint at American city to have a ball and time to get a sausage (9)
26 Some took radish and another vegetable (4)
27 Woman's day, decorate cockpit (6,4)

Down
1 Disrespectful talk about judge's scars (10)
2 Independent and combined, not independent, real confusion in it (9) {UN(RELA*)T[-i]ED}
3 A demise, primarily connected to kidney gland (7)
4 Dead seen in half, right near southern wastelands (7)
5 About an artist's vehicle? (7)
7 He set different plural to this... (5)THESE
8 ...contrived as insane and base (4)
9 Regret including 2 names right at the end as athlete (6)
13 Oh! two unknown gasmen by mistake took Kelvin's breathing apparatus (6,4)
16 Commission given to poor invites anger (9)
18 Big brother in Tamil Nadu, on invasion by soldier gets heart attack, perhaps (6)
19 Plot CIA developed is related to watcher (7)OPTICAL
20 Understanding fear and overcoming death is no good for starters (7)
21 Remove small particle containing uranium (4,3)
22 Tie up model inside car (5)
23 Restricted drink at Oval (2-2)

[deepakgita]

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all Hubbers

Across
1 Medico did act in a frenzy admitting undergraduate abuser (4,6) (DR)(UG) (ADDICT*)
6 A small particle turning fat in India (4)ATOM
10 Guess man is given to publicity, writing as a giver of pleasant shock (9) SURPRISER
11 Closed after one left in defeat (5)
12 Every second, signal / is given to Andre/'s place //about tax collectors, say (6,7) (.I.N.L)(AND RE)(VENUE)
14 Uncle Narayanan toasted inspirational leaders/heads up to a time (5)UNTIL
15 In Estonia, coin chest is kept outside railway watchman's shelter (6,3) SENTRY BOX
17 Venue, road rebuilt with labour (9) ENDEAVOUR*
21 Badly grown (5)WRONG
22 Something you wish had happened; like figuring in MBA, even eighth (5-4-4) MIGHT-HAVE-BEEN*
24 Relax, leader is absent time to time (5) OFTEN
25 Cool joint at American city to have a ball and time to get a sausage (9) CHIPOLATA
26 Some took radish and another vegetable (4)
27 Woman's day, decorate cockpit (6,4) FLIGHT DECK

Down
1 Disrespectful talk about judge's scars (10)
2 Independent and combined, not independent, real confusion in it (9) {UN(RELA*)T[-i]ED}
3 A demise, primarily connected to kidney gland (7)
4 Dead seen in half, right near southern wastelands (7)
5 About an artist's vehicle? (7)
7 He set different plural to this... (5)THESE
8 ...contrived as insane and base (4)
9 Regret including 2 names right at the end as athlete (6)
13 Oh! two unknown gasmen by mistake took Kelvin's breathing apparatus (6,4)
16 Commission given to poor invites anger (9)
18 Big brother in Tamil Nadu, on invasion by soldier gets heart attack, perhaps (6)
19 Plot CIA developed is related to watcher (7)OPTICAL
20 Understanding fear and overcoming death is no good for starters (7)
21 Remove small particle containing uranium (4,3)
22 Tie up model inside car (5)
23 Restricted drink at Oval (2-2)

[pavalamani pragasam]

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all Hubbers

Across
1 Medico did act in a frenzy admitting undergraduate abuser (4,6) (DR)(UG) (ADDICT*)
6 A small particle turning fat in India (4)ATOM
10 Guess man is given to publicity, writing as a giver of pleasant shock (9) SURPRISER
11 Closed after one left in defeat (5)UPEND
12 Every second, signal / is given to Andre/'s place //about tax collectors, say (6,7) (.I.N.L)(AND RE)(VENUE)
14 Uncle Narayanan toasted inspirational leaders/heads up to a time (5)UNTIL
15 In Estonia, coin chest is kept outside railway watchman's shelter (6,3) SENTRY BOX
17 Venue, road rebuilt with labour (9) ENDEAVOUR*
21 Badly grown (5)WRONG
22 Something you wish had happened; like figuring in MBA, even eighth (5-4-4) MIGHT-HAVE-BEEN*
24 Relax, leader is absent time to time (5) OFTEN
25 Cool joint at American city to have a ball and time to get a sausage (9) CHIPOLATA
26 Some took radish and another vegetable (4)OKRA
27 Woman's day, decorate cockpit (6,4) FLIGHT DECK

Down
1 Disrespectful talk about judge's scars (10)DISFIGURES
2 Independent and combined, not independent, real confusion in it (9) {UN(RELA*)T[-i]ED}
3 A demise, primarily connected to kidney gland (7)ADRENAL
4 Dead seen in half, right near southern wastelands (7)DESERTS
5 About an artist's vehicle? (7)CARAVAN
7 He set different plural to this... (5)THESE
8 ...contrived as insane and base (4)MADE
9 Regret including 2 names right at the end as athlete (6)RUNNER
13 Oh! two unknown gasmen by mistake took Kelvin's breathing apparatus (6,4)OXYGEN MASK
16 Commission given to poor invites anger (9)BROKERAGE
18 Big brother in Tamil Nadu, on invasion by soldier gets heart attack, perhaps (6) ANGINA
19 Plot CIA developed is related to watcher (7)OPTICAL
20 Understanding fear and overcoming death is no good for starters (7)READING
21 Remove small particle containing uranium (4,3)WEED OUT
22 Tie up model inside car (5)MOTOR
23 Restricted drink at Oval (2-2)NO-GO

:clap::clap::clap: Afterdark opens a brand new year with bright promises!

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

Across
1 Singapore Don, Lee beat up a retiree, perhaps (3-3,9)
9 Heard you're more certain he is Shylock (6)
10 In a way, give permission for a game (8)
11 Chances for police officer to get caught is essentially bleak, being sheltered (8)
14 Set out on road picking every other Xerox and sound equipment (6)
17 Niggardly writer's at New York on emergency; without a gain possibly (5-8)
20 Today's speculation; irregular snow; me inclined to engage in risky activities (13)
23 Dangerous threat from a madman, proverbially (6)
25 Surveillance by Keats (8)
28 Disturbing to lose blood in fighting, take some rest first (8)
29 At last, George Bush receives direction for first course (6)
30 What Edward Snowden got, but Mehran Karimi Nasseri didn't (9,6)

Down
2 Rule broken while crossing path of distinction (6)
3 Moods of Asura is fickle (5)
4 In a trance, camper drove out; Weird (5)
5 Welcome English leader from the centre moving ahead on a bird (5)
6 Confines in small cabin; Evil (5,2)
7 Overly burdened engineers skip exercise for starters and get fat (5)
8 By mistake, gardener bought old instrument (4,5)
12 Nail fixed on a tree (5)
13 A rodent is kittenish, puny when bisected (5)
15 Fry lightly, without starting to stir (5)
16 Maniacal PhD ate rat in a perilous situation (9)
17 Depend on spin (5)
18 Circular without a point is dull (5)
19 Secure a bird, essentially enchain inside (5)
21 Boundaries scored in time get runs (7)
22 Sweetheart seen outside university rector's office (6)
24 New tourist loses gold to a tribe (5)
25 AGM is sabotaged by a Greek character (5)
26 Player enters neighbourhood ground (5)
27 Approach nurse and check out (5)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/2Lqxhg5KorC67b3h9)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Singapore Don, Lee beat up a retiree, perhaps (3-3,9) OLD-AGE PENSIONER
9 Heard you're more certain he is Shylock (6) USURER
10 In a way, give permission for a game (8) ROULETTE
11 Chances for police officer to get caught is essentially bleak, being sheltered (8) PROSPECT
14 Set out on road picking every other Xerox and sound equipment (6) STEREO
17 Niggardly writer's at New York on emergency; without a gain possibly (5-8)
20 Today's speculation; irregular snow; me inclined to engage in risky activities (13)
23 Dangerous threat from a madman, proverbially (6)
25 Surveillance by Keats (8)
28 Disturbing to lose blood in fighting, take some rest first (8)
29 At last, George Bush receives direction for first course (6)
30 What Edward Snowden got, but Mehran Karimi Nasseri didn't (9,6)

Down
2 Rule broken while crossing path of distinction (6)
3 Moods of Asura is fickle (5)
4 In a trance, camper drove out; Weird (5)
5 Welcome English leader from the centre moving ahead on a bird (5)
6 Confines in small cabin; Evil (5,2)
7 Overly burdened engineers skip exercise for starters and get fat (5)
8 By mistake, gardener bought old instrument (4,5)
12 Nail fixed on a tree (5)
13 A rodent is kittenish, puny when bisected (5)
15 Fry lightly, without starting to stir (5)
16 Maniacal PhD ate rat in a perilous situation (9)
17 Depend on spin (5)
18 Circular without a point is dull (5)
19 Secure a bird, essentially enchain inside (5)
21 Boundaries scored in time get runs (7)
22 Sweetheart seen outside university rector's office (6)
24 New tourist loses gold to a tribe (5)
25 AGM is sabotaged by a Greek character (5)
26 Player enters neighbourhood ground (5)
27 Approach nurse and check out (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Singapore Don, Lee beat up a retiree, perhaps (3-3,9) OLD-AGE PENSIONER
9 Heard you're more certain he is Shylock (6) USURER
10 In a way, give permission for a game (8) ROULETTE
11 Chances for police officer to get caught is essentially bleak, being sheltered (8) PROSPECT
14 Set out on road picking every other Xerox and sound equipment (6) STEREO
17 Niggardly writer's at New York on emergency; without a gain possibly (5-8)
20 Today's speculation; irregular snow; me inclined to engage in risky activities (13)
23 Dangerous threat from a madman, proverbially (6)HATTER
25 Surveillance by Keats (8)
28 Disturbing to lose blood in fighting, take some rest first (8)
29 At last, George Bush receives direction for first course (6)ENTREE
30 What Edward Snowden got, but Mehran Karimi Nasseri didn't (9,6)

Down
2 Rule broken while crossing path of distinction (6)
3 Moods of Asura is fickle (5)AURAS
4 In a trance, camper drove out; Weird (5)
5 Welcome English leader from the centre moving ahead on a bird (5)
6 Confines in small cabin; Evil (5,2)SHUTS IN
7 Overly burdened engineers skip exercise for starters and get fat (5)OBESE
8 By mistake, gardener bought old instrument (4,5)
12 Nail fixed on a tree (5)
13 A rodent is kittenish, puny when bisected (5)
15 Fry lightly, without starting to stir (5)
16 Maniacal PhD ate rat in a perilous situation (9)
17 Depend on spin (5)
18 Circular without a point is dull (5)
19 Secure a bird, essentially enchain inside (5)
21 Boundaries scored in time get runs (7)
22 Sweetheart seen outside university rector's office (6)
24 New tourist loses gold to a tribe (5)
25 AGM is sabotaged by a Greek character (5)
26 Player enters neighbourhood ground (5)
27 Approach nurse and check out (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Singapore Don, Lee beat up a retiree, perhaps (3-3,9) OLD-AGE PENSIONER
9 Heard you're more certain he is Shylock (6) USURER
10 In a way, give permission for a game (8) ROULETTE
11 Chances for police officer to get caught is essentially bleak, being sheltered (8) PROSPECT
14 Set out on road picking every other Xerox and sound equipment (6) STEREO
17 Niggardly writer's at New York on emergency; without a gain possibly (5-8)PENNY-PINCHING
20 Today's speculation; irregular snow; me inclined to engage in risky activities (13)ADVENTURESOME
23 Dangerous threat from a madman, proverbially (6)HATTER
25 Surveillance by Keats (8)STAKEOUT
28 Disturbing to lose blood in fighting, take some rest first (8)RATTLING
29 At last, George Bush receives direction for first course (6)ENTREE
30 What Edward Snowden got, but Mehran Karimi Nasseri didn't (9,6)POLITICAL ASYLUM

Down
2 Rule broken while crossing path of distinction (6)LUSTRE
3 Moods of Asura is fickle (5)AURAS
4 In a trance, camper drove out; Weird (5)EERIE
5 Welcome English leader from the centre moving ahead on a bird (5)EGRET
6 Confines in small cabin; Evil (5,2)SHUTS IN
7 Overly burdened engineers skip exercise for starters and get fat (5)OBESE
8 By mistake, gardener bought old instrument (4,5)REED ORGAN
12 Nail fixed on a tree (5)PINON
13 A rodent is kittenish, puny when bisected (5)COYPU
15 Fry lightly, without starting to stir (5)RAISE
16 Maniacal PhD ate rat in a perilous situation (9)DEATHTRAP
17 Depend on spin (5)PIVOT
18 Circular without a point is dull (5)INERT
19 Secure a bird, essentially enchain inside (5)CHOCK
21 Boundaries scored in time get runs (7)TERMINI
22 Sweetheart seen outside university rector's office (6)BUREAU
24 New tourist loses gold to a tribe (5)TUTSI
25 AGM is sabotaged by a Greek character (5)SIGMA
26 Player enters neighbourhood ground (5)ARENA
27 Approach nurse and check out (5)ENTRY

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Face struggle to arrest slump (6)
4 Snake and cheat, swaggering (8)
9 Bird towards north sheltered by dry covering (9)
11 Some Essex celebrities are brilliant (5)
12 Ceremony fitting in speech (4)
13 Mean and horrible under it all (3-7) ILL-NATURED
15 Cabbage newly seen beside field covered with herbs (7,6) CHINESE LEAVES
18 Fresh crop that rises very high (13) STRATOSPHERIC
20 Thick-skinned creature, old crocodile initially in river, emerged without energy (10)
22 Insect returning in rush to mate (4)
24 Deep voice about right for memorial (5)
25 Given evidence bound to include established supposition (9)
26 Remove spar in area for maintenance of craft (8)
27 Song sung by sailors in hut (6)


Down
1 Room in church really enshrining saint (6)
2 Son left mark of damage in high-powered vehicle (6,3)
3 Odd parts of garden we cultivated (4)
5 Anxious one outside shelter on height surrounded by crows (2,11) ON TENTERHOOKS
6 Beloved wife filling churn with skill (10)
7 Sustain elected scoundrel (5)
8 Travel on day after day in desire for rare commodity (4,4)
10 Male elk settler disturbed runs in wild haste (6-7) HELTER-SKELTER
14 Against corruption of usury, toil honestly (10)
16 Clubs entertained by broadcast on trivia of a bygone age (9)
17 Put down in the role of copy editor (8)
19 Careless and casual in fling (6)
21 One story, not good, about Newton? (5)
23 Substance hot after excavation (4)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8058520.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Face struggle to arrest slump (6)
4 Snake and cheat, swaggering (8)
9 Bird towards north sheltered by dry covering (9)
11 Some Essex celebrities are brilliant (5)EXCEL
12 Ceremony fitting in speech (4)
13 Mean and horrible under it all (3-7) ILL-NATURED
15 Cabbage newly seen beside field covered with herbs (7,6) CHINESE LEAVES
18 Fresh crop that rises very high (13) STRATOSPHERIC
20 Thick-skinned creature, old crocodile initially in river, emerged without energy (10)
22 Insect returning in rush to mate (4)
24 Deep voice about right for memorial (5)
25 Given evidence bound to include established supposition (9)
26 Remove spar in area for maintenance of craft (8)
27 Song sung by sailors in hut (6)


Down
1 Room in church really enshrining saint (6)
2 Son left mark of damage in high-powered vehicle (6,3)
3 Odd parts of garden we cultivated (4)GREW
5 Anxious one outside shelter on height surrounded by crows (2,11) ON TENTERHOOKS
6 Beloved wife filling churn with skill (10)
7 Sustain elected scoundrel (5)INCUR
8 Travel on day after day in desire for rare commodity (4,4)
10 Male elk settler disturbed runs in wild haste (6-7) HELTER-SKELTER
14 Against corruption of usury, toil honestly (10)
16 Clubs entertained by broadcast on trivia of a bygone age (9)VICTORIAN
17 Put down in the role of copy editor (8)ASCRIBED
19 Careless and casual in fling (6)
21 One story, not good, about Newton? (5)
23 Substance hot after excavation (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Face struggle to arrest slump (6)
4 Snake and cheat, swaggering (8) BOASTING
9 Bird towards north sheltered by dry covering (9) STONECHAT
11 Some Essex celebrities are brilliant (5)EXCEL
12 Ceremony fitting in speech (4)
13 Mean and horrible under it all (3-7) ILL-NATURED
15 Cabbage newly seen beside field covered with herbs (7,6) CHINESE LEAVES
18 Fresh crop that rises very high (13) STRATOSPHERIC
20 Thick-skinned creature, old crocodile initially in river, emerged without energy (10) RHINOCEROS
22 Insect returning in rush to mate (4)
24 Deep voice about right for memorial (5)
25 Given evidence bound to include established supposition (9)
26 Remove spar in area for maintenance of craft (8)
27 Song sung by sailors in hut (6)


Down
1 Room in church really enshrining saint (6)
2 Son left mark of damage in high-powered vehicle (6,3) SPORTS CAR
3 Odd parts of garden we cultivated (4)GREW
5 Anxious one outside shelter on height surrounded by crows (2,11) ON TENTERHOOKS
6 Beloved wife filling churn with skill (10) SWEETHEART
7 Sustain elected scoundrel (5)INCUR
8 Travel on day after day in desire for rare commodity (4,4)
10 Male elk settler disturbed runs in wild haste (6-7) HELTER-SKELTER
14 Against corruption of usury, toil honestly (10)
16 Clubs entertained by broadcast on trivia of a bygone age (9)VICTORIAN
17 Put down in the role of copy editor (8)ASCRIBED
19 Careless and casual in fling (6)
21 One story, not good, about Newton? (5)
23 Substance hot after excavation (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Face struggle to arrest slump (6)VISAGE
4 Snake and cheat, swaggering (8) BOASTING
9 Bird towards north sheltered by dry covering (9) STONECHAT
11 Some Essex celebrities are brilliant (5)EXCEL
12 Ceremony fitting in speech (4)RITE
13 Mean and horrible under it all (3-7) ILL-NATURED
15 Cabbage newly seen beside field covered with herbs (7,6) CHINESE LEAVES
18 Fresh crop that rises very high (13) STRATOSPHERIC
20 Thick-skinned creature, old crocodile initially in river, emerged without energy (10) RHINOCEROS
22 Insect returning in rush to mate (4)MOTH
24 Deep voice about right for memorial (5)BRASS
25 Given evidence bound to include established supposition (9)TESTIFIED
26 Remove spar in area for maintenance of craft (8)DOCKYARD
27 Song sung by sailors in hut (6)SHANTY


Down
1 Room in church really enshrining saint (6)VESTRY
2 Son left mark of damage in high-powered vehicle (6,3) SPORTS CAR
3 Odd parts of garden we cultivated (4)GREW
5 Anxious one outside shelter on height surrounded by crows (2,11) ON TENTERHOOKS
6 Beloved wife filling churn with skill (10) SWEETHEART
7 Sustain elected scoundrel (5)INCUR
8 Travel on day after day in desire for rare commodity (4,4)GOLD DUST
10 Male elk settler disturbed runs in wild haste (6-7) HELTER-SKELTER
14 Against corruption of usury, toil honestly (10)VIRTUOUSLY
16 Clubs entertained by broadcast on trivia of a bygone age (9)VICTORIAN
17 Put down in the role of copy editor (8)ASCRIBED
19 Careless and casual in fling (6)SHODDY
21 One story, not good, about Newton? (5)ISAAC
23 Substance hot after excavation (4)PITH

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Aspartame

Across
9 Certification correctly categorised with ease (9,6)
10 See pious individual heading out excitedly to accept… (7)
12 … a group of plants from a royal bishop near Utah, America (7)
13 Practice moving Lear’s hearse without direction (9)
14 Grains stored in Bellandur ransacked (5)
15 Complained about delayed trade of euro and pound (7)
18 Gate guards a safety device that’s essential for rowing (7)
21 It's extremely elastic as proclaimed by Research Assistant (5)
23 Ryder’s cleaning appliance? (4,5)
25 Woman returning from lab with small book on plants (7)
26 Daughter gets to possess weapon that causes a stroke (7)
29 A stimulus people get stroking a red cat at a video game centre (9,6)

Down
1 Empty coffee packets, lids of Americanos, frappes found here (4)
2 Request upsets senior vice-president (1,1,1,1)
3 Firm returns trophy to worker who lives in a rented house (8)
4 Writer speaks without doubt (6)
5 Raise log to build lodging for women (8)
6 Stuck online? (6)
7 Speaker starts to intone one musical composition (8)
8 Tree bird (8)
11 Leaders of south Turkish enterprise establish large-scale production of material (5)
15 Obstinate editor got killed by mud cat (8)
16 Before hooligan starts to smack you and me, have a discussion (8)
17 Daughter and a sister maybe? That’s a tragedy (8)
19 Angry midget is a star (3,5)
20 Article of faith found in sacred object (5)
22 Flower taken from a grassland around borders of Zambia (6)
24 Compose music without funding, taking time (6)
27 Partner said “26 across, not down” (4)
28 When husband leaves, get rare bird (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/archive/02641/TH_02-12-2015_Chen_2641917a.pdf)

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Certification correctly categorised with ease (9,6) ASSOCIATE DEGREE*
10 See pious individual heading out excitedly to accept… (7)
12 … a group of plants from a royal bishop near Utah, America (7) A/R/B/UT/US
13 Practice moving Lear’s hearse without direction (9)
14 Grains stored in Bellandur ransacked (5)
15 Complained about delayed trade of euro and pound (7)
18 Gate guards a safety device that’s essential for rowing (7) {O(A)R}{LOCK}
21 It's extremely elastic as proclaimed by Research Assistant (5)
23 Ryder’s cleaning appliance? (4,5)
25 Woman returning from lab with small book on plants (7)
26 Daughter gets to possess weapon that causes a stroke (7)
29 A stimulus people get stroking a red cat at a video game centre (9,6) (A)(MUSE)(MEN)(T ARCADE*)

Down
1 Empty coffee packets, lids of Americanos, frappes found here (4)
2 Request upsets senior vice-president (1,1,1,1)
3 Firm returns trophy to worker who lives in a rented house (8)
4 Writer speaks without doubt (6)
5 Raise log to build lodging for women (8)
6 Stuck online? (6)
7 Speaker starts to intone one musical composition (8)
8 Tree bird (8)
11 Leaders of south Turkish enterprise establish large-scale production of material (5)
15 Obstinate editor got killed by mud cat (8)
16 Before hooligan starts to smack you and me, have a discussion (8)
17 Daughter and a sister maybe? That’s a tragedy (8)
19 Angry midget is a star (3,5) (RED) (DWARF)
20 Article of faith found in sacred object (5)
22 Flower taken from a grassland around borders of Zambia (6)
24 Compose music without funding, taking time (6)
27 Partner said “26 across, not down” (4)
28 When husband leaves, get rare bird (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Certification correctly categorised with ease (9,6) ASSOCIATE DEGREE*
10 See pious individual heading out excitedly to accept… (7)
12 … a group of plants from a royal bishop near Utah, America (7) A/R/B/UT/US
13 Practice moving Lear’s hearse without direction (9)
14 Grains stored in Bellandur ransacked (5)
15 Complained about delayed trade of euro and pound (7)
18 Gate guards a safety device that’s essential for rowing (7) {O(A)R}{LOCK}
21 It's extremely elastic as proclaimed by Research Assistant (5)
23 Ryder’s cleaning appliance? (4,5)
25 Woman returning from lab with small book on plants (7)
26 Daughter gets to possess weapon that causes a stroke (7)
29 A stimulus people get stroking a red cat at a video game centre (9,6) (A)(MUSE)(MEN)(T ARCADE*)

Down
1 Empty coffee packets, lids of Americanos, frappes found here (4)
2 Request upsets senior vice-president (1,1,1,1)
3 Firm returns trophy to worker who lives in a rented house (8)
4 Writer speaks without doubt (6)
5 Raise log to build lodging for women (8)
6 Stuck online? (6)
7 Speaker starts to intone one musical composition (8)
8 Tree bird (8)
11 Leaders of south Turkish enterprise establish large-scale production of material (5)
15 Obstinate editor got killed by mud cat (8)
16 Before hooligan starts to smack you and me, have a discussion (8)
17 Daughter and a sister maybe? That’s a tragedy (8)
19 Angry midget is a star (3,5) (RED) (DWARF)
20 Article of faith found in sacred object (5) CREDO
22 Flower taken from a grassland around borders of Zambia (6) AZALEA
24 Compose music without funding, taking time (6) INDITE
27 Partner said “26 across, not down” (4) BEAU
28 When husband leaves, get rare bird (4) WREN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Certification correctly categorised with ease (9,6) ASSOCIATE DEGREE*
10 See pious individual heading out excitedly to accept… (7)
12 … a group of plants from a royal bishop near Utah, America (7) A/R/B/UT/US
13 Practice moving Lear’s hearse without direction (9)REHEARSAL
14 Grains stored in Bellandur ransacked (5)
15 Complained about delayed trade of euro and pound (7)
18 Gate guards a safety device that’s essential for rowing (7) {O(A)R}{LOCK}
21 It's extremely elastic as proclaimed by Research Assistant (5)
23 Ryder’s cleaning appliance? (4,5)
25 Woman returning from lab with small book on plants (7)
26 Daughter gets to possess weapon that causes a stroke (7)
29 A stimulus people get stroking a red cat at a video game centre (9,6) (A)(MUSE)(MEN)(T ARCADE*)

Down
1 Empty coffee packets, lids of Americanos, frappes found here (4)
2 Request upsets senior vice-president (1,1,1,1)RSVP
3 Firm returns trophy to worker who lives in a rented house (8)OCCUPANT
4 Writer speaks without doubt (6)
5 Raise log to build lodging for women (8)
6 Stuck online? (6)WEBBED
7 Speaker starts to intone one musical composition (8)
8 Tree bird (8)
11 Leaders of south Turkish enterprise establish large-scale production of material (5)STEEL
15 Obstinate editor got killed by mud cat (8)
16 Before hooligan starts to smack you and me, have a discussion (8)
17 Daughter and a sister maybe? That’s a tragedy (8)
19 Angry midget is a star (3,5) (RED) (DWARF)
20 Article of faith found in sacred object (5) CREDO
22 Flower taken from a grassland around borders of Zambia (6) AZALEA
24 Compose music without funding, taking time (6) INDITE
27 Partner said “26 across, not down” (4) BEAU
28 When husband leaves, get rare bird (4) WREN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Certification correctly categorised with ease (9,6) ASSOCIATE DEGREE*
10 See pious individual heading out excitedly to accept… (7)ESPOUSE
12 … a group of plants from a royal bishop near Utah, America (7) A/R/B/UT/US
13 Practice moving Lear’s hearse without direction (9)REHEARSAL
14 Grains stored in Bellandur ransacked (5)DURRA
15 Complained about delayed trade of euro and pound (7)BLEATED
18 Gate guards a safety device that’s essential for rowing (7) {O(A)R}{LOCK}
21 It's extremely elastic as proclaimed by Research Assistant (5)LYCRA
23 Ryder’s cleaning appliance? (4,5)SPIN DRYER
25 Woman returning from lab with small book on plants (7)HERBALS
26 Daughter gets to possess weapon that causes a stroke (7)DOWNBOW
29 A stimulus people get stroking a red cat at a video game centre (9,6) (A)(MUSE)(MEN)(T ARCADE*)

Down
1 Empty coffee packets, lids of Americanos, frappes found here (4)CAFE
2 Request upsets senior vice-president (1,1,1,1)RSVP
3 Firm returns trophy to worker who lives in a rented house (8)OCCUPANT
4 Writer speaks without doubt (6)SAYERS
5 Raise log to build lodging for women (8)SERAGLIO
6 Stuck online? (6)WEBBED
7 Speaker starts to intone one musical composition (8)ORATORIO
8 Tree bird (8)REDSHANK
11 Leaders of south Turkish enterprise establish large-scale production of material (5)STEEL
15 Obstinate editor got killed by mud cat (8)BULLHEAD
16 Before hooligan starts to smack you and me, have a discussion (8)EXCURSUS
17 Daughter and a sister maybe? That’s a tragedy (8)DISASTER
19 Angry midget is a star (3,5) (RED) (DWARF)
20 Article of faith found in sacred object (5) CREDO
22 Flower taken from a grassland around borders of Zambia (6) AZALEA
24 Compose music without funding, taking time (6) INDITE
27 Partner said “26 across, not down” (4) BEAU
28 When husband leaves, get rare bird (4) WREN

:clap::clap::clap: A nina. Yes, crosswords are fun!

[Joshuaceada]

Spinner

Across
1 Base with square thread form (12)
10 Neighbourhood gangster is after retiring army officer (5)
11 Electronic research centre's lecture is complex (9)
12 Injury's said to be negligible (6)
13 Senate playing noughts and crosses, leaving thousands confused (8)
15 Stirring ale cocktail around is uplifting (9)
16 Draw? 0-0? Manager, ultimately a non-performer, is shown this (4)
20 Appends commercials with declarations at the start (4)
21 Produced powdered Boron sulphide (9)
24 Weird, weird clue by Spinner has 'average' written all over it (8)
26 Garden party film's good for the most part (6)
28 Southern city seen another way, in crisis (9)
29 Agitated German man leaves in rage (5)
30 Stern manager surprisingly compromises (12)

Down
2 Cried as old partner's medical went wrong (9)
3 Lied about accountant's tape being empty — It's sensitive! (8)
4 Doctor Seuss endlessly exercises (4)
5 Sound engineers like working with expert (10)
6 English money (not counting Arabian money) is abundant (6)
7 Time's short time/long time? (5)
8 Meat's unpreserved! Add a little lemon right away! (5)
9 Styled one's hair over pudding (7)
14 People of a region counted upon a pilot's flying (10)
17 Instant deliveries — Revolutionary thing! (9)
18 Guy, not cruciverbalist basically, writes surfaces (7)
19 Spinner's friend under mistakenly set impression (8)
22 More well matched roles messed up by leader of cast (6)
23 Muffler basically silences automobile by force (5)
25 Two firms, one drink (5)
27 Family displaced, yet sheltering some people (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11537/article7813464.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Base with square thread form (12) HEADQUARTERS*
10 Neighbourhood gangster is after retiring army officer (5)
11 Electronic research centre's lecture is complex (9)
12 Injury's said to be negligible (6)
13 Senate playing noughts and crosses, leaving thousands confused (8)
15 Stirring ale cocktail around is uplifting (9) {E(MOTION)AL*}
16 Draw? 0-0? Manager, ultimately a non-performer, is shown this (4)
20 Appends commercials with declarations at the start (4)
21 Produced powdered Boron sulphide (9) PUBLISHED*
24 Weird, weird clue by Spinner has 'average' written all over it (8)
26 Garden party film's good for the most part (6)
28 Southern city seen another way, in crisis (9)
29 Agitated German man leaves in rage (5)
30 Stern manager surprisingly compromises (12) ARRANGEMENTS*

Down
2 Cried as old partner's medical went wrong (9)
3 Lied about accountant's tape being empty — It's sensitive! (8)
4 Doctor Seuss endlessly exercises (4)
5 Sound engineers like working with expert (10)
6 English money (not counting Arabian money) is abundant (6)
7 Time's short time/long time? (5)
8 Meat's unpreserved! Add a little lemon right away! (5)
9 Styled one's hair over pudding (7)
14 People of a region counted upon a pilot's flying (10) POPULATION*
17 Instant deliveries — Revolutionary thing! (9)
18 Guy, not cruciverbalist basically, writes surfaces (7)
19 Spinner's friend under mistakenly set impression (8)
22 More well matched roles messed up by leader of cast (6)
23 Muffler basically silences automobile by force (5)
25 Two firms, one drink (5)
27 Family displaced, yet sheltering some people (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Base with square thread form (12) HEADQUARTERS*
10 Neighbourhood gangster is after retiring army officer (5) LOCAL
11 Electronic research centre's lecture is complex (9) ELABORATE
12 Injury's said to be negligible (6)
13 Senate playing noughts and crosses, leaving thousands confused (8) CONGRESS
15 Stirring ale cocktail around is uplifting (9) {E(MOTION)AL*}
16 Draw? 0-0? Manager, ultimately a non-performer, is shown this (4)
20 Appends commercials with declarations at the start (4)
21 Produced powdered Boron sulphide (9) PUBLISHED*
24 Weird, weird clue by Spinner has 'average' written all over it (8) PECULIAR
26 Garden party film's good for the most part (6)
28 Southern city seen another way, in crisis (9) NECESSITY
29 Agitated German man leaves in rage (5)
30 Stern manager surprisingly compromises (12) ARRANGEMENTS*

Down
2 Cried as old partner's medical went wrong (9)
3 Lied about accountant's tape being empty — It's sensitive! (8)
4 Doctor Seuss endlessly exercises (4)
5 Sound engineers like working with expert (10)
6 English money (not counting Arabian money) is abundant (6)
7 Time's short time/long time? (5)
8 Meat's unpreserved! Add a little lemon right away! (5)
9 Styled one's hair over pudding (7)
14 People of a region counted upon a pilot's flying (10) POPULATION*
17 Instant deliveries — Revolutionary thing! (9)
18 Guy, not cruciverbalist basically, writes surfaces (7)
19 Spinner's friend under mistakenly set impression (8)
22 More well matched roles messed up by leader of cast (6)
23 Muffler basically silences automobile by force (5)
25 Two firms, one drink (5)
27 Family displaced, yet sheltering some people (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Base with square thread form (12) HEADQUARTERS*
10 Neighbourhood gangster is after retiring army officer (5) LOCAL
11 Electronic research centre's lecture is complex (9) ELABORATE
12 Injury's said to be negligible (6)
13 Senate playing noughts and crosses, leaving thousands confused (8) CONGRESS
15 Stirring ale cocktail around is uplifting (9) {E(MOTION)AL*}
16 Draw? 0-0? Manager, ultimately a non-performer, is shown this (4)
20 Appends commercials with declarations at the start (4)ADDS
21 Produced powdered Boron sulphide (9) PUBLISHED*
24 Weird, weird clue by Spinner has 'average' written all over it (8) PECULIAR
26 Garden party film's good for the most part (6)
28 Southern city seen another way, in crisis (9) NECESSITY
29 Agitated German man leaves in rage (5)
30 Stern manager surprisingly compromises (12) ARRANGEMENTS*

Down
2 Cried as old partner's medical went wrong (9)EXCLAIMED
3 Lied about accountant's tape being empty — It's sensitive! (8)DELICATE
4 Doctor Seuss endlessly exercises (4)
5 Sound engineers like working with expert (10)
6 English money (not counting Arabian money) is abundant (6)ENOUGH
7 Time's short time/long time? (5)
8 Meat's unpreserved! Add a little lemon right away! (5)
9 Styled one's hair over pudding (7)
14 People of a region counted upon a pilot's flying (10) POPULATION*
17 Instant deliveries — Revolutionary thing! (9)
18 Guy, not cruciverbalist basically, writes surfaces (7)
19 Spinner's friend under mistakenly set impression (8)
22 More well matched roles messed up by leader of cast (6)
23 Muffler basically silences automobile by force (5)
25 Two firms, one drink (5)COCOA
27 Family displaced, yet sheltering some people (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Base with square thread form (12) HEADQUARTERS*
10 Neighbourhood gangster is after retiring army officer (5) LOCAL
11 Electronic research centre's lecture is complex (9) ELABORATE
12 Injury's said to be negligible (6)
13 Senate playing noughts and crosses, leaving thousands confused (8) CONGRESS
15 Stirring ale cocktail around is uplifting (9) {E(MOTION)AL*}
16 Draw? 0-0? Manager, ultimately a non-performer, is shown this (4)
20 Appends commercials with declarations at the start (4)ADDS
21 Produced powdered Boron sulphide (9) PUBLISHED*
24 Weird, weird clue by Spinner has 'average' written all over it (8) PECULIAR
26 Garden party film's good for the most part (6) PICNIC
28 Southern city seen another way, in crisis (9) NECESSITY
29 Agitated German man leaves in rage (5)
30 Stern manager surprisingly compromises (12) ARRANGEMENTS*

Down
2 Cried as old partner's medical went wrong (9)EXCLAIMED
3 Lied about accountant's tape being empty — It's sensitive! (8)DELICATE
4 Doctor Seuss endlessly exercises (4)
5 Sound engineers like working with expert (10) REASONABLE
6 English money (not counting Arabian money) is abundant (6)ENOUGH
7 Time's short time/long time? (5)
8 Meat's unpreserved! Add a little lemon right away! (5)
9 Styled one's hair over pudding (7)
14 People of a region counted upon a pilot's flying (10) POPULATION*
17 Instant deliveries — Revolutionary thing! (9) OVERNIGHT
18 Guy, not cruciverbalist basically, writes surfaces (7)
19 Spinner's friend under mistakenly set impression (8) ESTIMATE
22 More well matched roles messed up by leader of cast (6) CLOSER
23 Muffler basically silences automobile by force (5)
25 Two firms, one drink (5)COCOA
27 Family displaced, yet sheltering some people (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Base with square thread form (12) HEADQUARTERS*
10 Neighbourhood gangster is after retiring army officer (5) LOCAL
11 Electronic research centre's lecture is complex (9) ELABORATE
12 Injury's said to be negligible (6)SCARCE
13 Senate playing noughts and crosses, leaving thousands confused (8) CONGRESS
15 Stirring ale cocktail around is uplifting (9) {E(MOTION)AL*}
16 Draw? 0-0? Manager, ultimately a non-performer, is shown this (4)DOOR
20 Appends commercials with declarations at the start (4)ADDS
21 Produced powdered Boron sulphide (9) PUBLISHED*
24 Weird, weird clue by Spinner has 'average' written all over it (8) PECULIAR
26 Garden party film's good for the most part (6) PICNIC
28 Southern city seen another way, in crisis (9) NECESSITY
29 Agitated German man leaves in rage (5)ANGER
30 Stern manager surprisingly compromises (12) ARRANGEMENTS*

Down
2 Cried as old partner's medical went wrong (9)EXCLAIMED
3 Lied about accountant's tape being empty — It's sensitive! (8)DELICATE
4 Doctor Seuss endlessly exercises (4)USES
5 Sound engineers like working with expert (10) REASONABLE
6 English money (not counting Arabian money) is abundant (6)ENOUGH
7 Time's short time/long time? (5)STAGE
8 Meat's unpreserved! Add a little lemon right away! (5)FLESH
9 Styled one's hair over pudding (7)DESSERT
14 People of a region counted upon a pilot's flying (10) POPULATION*
17 Instant deliveries — Revolutionary thing! (9) OVERNIGHT
18 Guy, not cruciverbalist basically, writes surfaces (7)HAPPENS
19 Spinner's friend under mistakenly set impression (8) ESTIMATE
22 More well matched roles messed up by leader of cast (6) CLOSER
23 Muffler basically silences automobile by force (5)SCARF
25 Two firms, one drink (5)COCOA
27 Family displaced, yet sheltering some people (4)TYPE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Exa

Across
5 A celebrity keeps student excited (6)
7 Crew gets old dresses (8)
9 Perfect chance to tour the south (4)
10 Old-fashioned rock genre has a 50's beat (10)
11 Brand new chai caterers (12)
13 Compassionate tone enthralls lover (6)
15 Boys held by law for wreckage (6)
18 Trim, fashionable girls now changing into robe (8,4)
21 Mom dancing when drunk? Impressive (10)
22 Turned on by jolly type (4)
23 Short, skinny trousers proper for coastal resort (8)
24 Time of day in New York now (6)

Down
1 Bugs bachelor with endlessly dreadful recital (8)
2 Grand choir arranged over middle of opera (6)
3 Lower pants (8)
4 Grace men with flowers (6)
6 Expand shelf (5,3)
7 Friend lacking resistance to trouble (6)
8 Minute cutting tool lifted for an evaluation (4)
12 Fresh folder we opened (8)
14 Drug that for married one in motherhood is paradise (8)
16 Order beer and gin with northern starter (8)
17 Give out a small warning (6)
18 Lady given silver as compensation (6)
19 Oppose rebellious teenager without hesitation (6)
20 Give gold entry (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/3QretCDqFjSPjbVm6)

[Russellrvw]

Across
5 A celebrity keeps student excited (6)
7 Crew gets old dresses (8)
9 Perfect chance to tour the south (4)
10 Old-fashioned rock genre has a 50's beat (10)
11 Brand new chai caterers (12)
13 Compassionate tone enthralls lover (6)
15 Boys held by law for wreckage (6)
18 Trim, fashionable girls now changing into robe (8,4) (DRESS)(IN)(G G)(OWN*)
21 Mom dancing when drunk? Impressive (10) COMMANDING*
22 Turned on by jolly type (4) (NO<=)(RM)
23 Short, skinny trousers proper for coastal resort (8)
24 Time of day in New York now (6)

Down
1 Bugs bachelor with endlessly dreadful recital (8)
2 Grand choir arranged over middle of opera (6)
3 Lower pants (8)
4 Grace men with flowers (6)
6 Expand // shelf (5,3) FLESH OUT
7 Friend lacking resistance to trouble (6)
8 Minute cutting tool lifted for an evaluation (4)
12 Fresh folder we opened (8)
14 Drug that for married one in motherhood is paradise (8) [-m/a](+E)TERNITY
16 Order beer and gin with northern starter (8)
17 Give out a small warning (6)
18 Lady given silver as compensation (6)
19 Oppose rebellious teenager without hesitation (6)
20 Give gold entry (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
5 A celebrity keeps student excited (6)
7 Crew gets old dresses (8)
9 Perfect chance to tour the south (4)
10 Old-fashioned rock genre has a 50's beat (10)
11 Brand new chai caterers (12)
13 Compassionate tone enthralls lover (6)
15 Boys held by law for wreckage (6) RUBBLE
18 Trim, fashionable girls now changing into robe (8,4) (DRESS)(IN)(G G)(OWN*)
21 Mom dancing when drunk? Impressive (10) COMMANDING*
22 Turned on by jolly type (4) (NO<=)(RM)
23 Short, skinny trousers proper for coastal resort (8) BRIGHTON
24 Time of day in New York now (6) TRENDY

Down
1 Bugs bachelor with endlessly dreadful recital (8) BACTERIA
2 Grand choir arranged over middle of opera (6) HEROIC
3 Lower pants (8)
4 Grace men with flowers (6)
6 Expand // shelf (5,3) FLESH OUT
7 Friend lacking resistance to trouble (6)
8 Minute cutting tool lifted for an evaluation (4)
12 Fresh folder we opened (8)
14 Drug that for married one in motherhood is paradise (8) [-m/a](+E)TERNITY
16 Order beer and gin with northern starter (8)
17 Give out a small warning (6)
18 Lady given silver as compensation (6)
19 Oppose rebellious teenager without hesitation (6)
20 Give gold entry (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 A celebrity keeps student excited (6)
7 Crew gets old dresses (8)
9 Perfect chance to tour the south (4)
10 Old-fashioned rock genre has a 50's beat (10)
11 Brand new chai caterers (12)
13 Compassionate tone enthralls lover (6)
15 Boys held by law for wreckage (6) RUBBLE
18 Trim, fashionable girls now changing into robe (8,4) (DRESS)(IN)(G G)(OWN*)
21 Mom dancing when drunk? Impressive (10) COMMANDING*
22 Turned on by jolly type (4) (NO<=)(RM)
23 Short, skinny trousers proper for coastal resort (8) BRIGHTON
24 Time of day in New York now (6) TRENDY

Down
1 Bugs bachelor with endlessly dreadful recital (8) BACTERIA
2 Grand choir arranged over middle of opera (6) HEROIC
3 Lower pants (8)
4 Grace men with flowers (6)
6 Expand // shelf (5,3) FLESH OUT
7 Friend lacking resistance to trouble (6)
8 Minute cutting tool lifted for an evaluation (4)
12 Fresh folder we opened (8)FLOWERED
14 Drug that for married one in motherhood is paradise (8) [-m/a](+E)TERNITY
16 Order beer and gin with northern starter (8)BEGINNER
17 Give out a small warning (6)
18 Lady given silver as compensation (6)DAMAGE
19 Oppose rebellious teenager without hesitation (6)NEGATE
20 Give gold entry (4)DOOR

[NOV]

Moderator's Note: Please start new thread. Thanks

[sandhya.p61]

Across
5 A celebrity keeps student excited (6) AFLAME
7 Crew gets old dresses (8)
9 Perfect chance to tour the south (4)
10 Old-fashioned rock genre has a 50's beat (10) OUTGENERAL

11 Brand new chai caterers (12)
13 Compassionate tone enthralls lover (6) HUMANE
15 Boys held by law for wreckage (6) RUBBLE
18 Trim, fashionable girls now changing into robe (8,4) (DRESS)(IN)(G G)(OWN*)
21 Mom dancing when drunk? Impressive (10) COMMANDING*
22 Turned on by jolly type (4) (NO<=)(RM)
23 Short, skinny trousers proper for coastal resort (8) BRIGHTON
24 Time of day in New York now (6) TRENDY

Down
1 Bugs bachelor with endlessly dreadful recital (8) BACTERIA
2 Grand choir arranged over middle of opera (6) HEROIC
3 Lower pants (8) INFERIOR
4 Grace men with flowers (6)
6 Expand // shelf (5,3) FLESH OUT
7 Friend lacking resistance to trouble (6)
8 Minute cutting tool lifted for an evaluation (4)
12 Fresh folder we opened (8)FLOWERED
14 Drug that for married one in motherhood is paradise (8) [-m/a](+E)TERNITY
16 Order beer and gin with northern starter (8)BEGINNER
17 Give out a small warning (6) ASSIGN
18 Lady given silver as compensation (6)DAMAGE
19 Oppose rebellious teenager without hesitation (6)NEGATE
20 Give gold entry (4)DOOR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 A celebrity keeps student excited (6) AFLAME
7 Crew gets old dresses (8)BANDAGES
9 Perfect chance to tour the south (4)BEST
10 Old-fashioned rock genre has a 50's beat (10) OUTGENERAL
11 Brand new chai caterers (12)CAHARCTERISE
13 Compassionate tone enthralls lover (6) HUMANE
15 Boys held by law for wreckage (6) RUBBLE
18 Trim, fashionable girls now changing into robe (8,4) (DRESS)(IN)(G G)(OWN*)
21 Mom dancing when drunk? Impressive (10) COMMANDING*
22 Turned on by jolly type (4) (NO<=)(RM)
23 Short, skinny trousers proper for coastal resort (8) BRIGHTON
24 Time of day in New York now (6) TRENDY

Down
1 Bugs bachelor with endlessly dreadful recital (8) BACTERIA
2 Grand choir arranged over middle of opera (6) HEROIC
3 Lower pants (8) INFERIOR
4 Grace men with flowers (6)RACEME
6 Expand // shelf (5,3) FLESH OUT
7 Friend lacking resistance to trouble (6)BOTHER
8 Minute cutting tool lifted for an evaluation (4)EXAM
12 Fresh folder we opened (8)FLOWERED
14 Drug that for married one in motherhood is paradise (8) [-m/a](+E)TERNITY
16 Order beer and gin with northern starter (8)BEGINNER
17 Give out a small warning (6) ASSIGN
18 Lady given silver as compensation (6)DAMAGE
19 Oppose rebellious teenager without hesitation (6)NEGATE
20 Give gold entry (4)DOOR

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Dear friends, this is the link to our new thread:
http://www.mayyam.com/talk/showthread.php?12013-THC-crossword-thread-7-4-ans-PP-till-4-pm-IST&p=1279937#post1279937
Please post in the new thread hereafter!