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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5Go get the priest, short native (6)
10A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7)
11Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6)
13Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15It is for you and me (4)
16Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5)
18Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4)
23Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6)
26Imagine, it may be still! (7)
27Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7)
28Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6)
29Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)

Down
1In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7)
2Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7)
3Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)
4Church bends in duty (4)
6Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4)
7Important credit to university amateur put up (7)
8What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6)
9A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)
14Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)
17Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8)
19Conservative soothsayer in boat (7)
21Joint account by HUF head is capital (7)
22Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6)
25Essentially pure module’s central language (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5 Go get the priest, short native (6)
10 A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7) TABARDS
11 Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12 One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6)
13 Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15 It is for you and me (4)
16 Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5) CASUS BELLI
18 Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20 Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4) DJIN
23 Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24 Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6)
26 Imagine, it may be still! (7)
27 Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7) REVERSI
28 Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6)
29 Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)
Down
1 In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7)
2 Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7)
3 Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)
4 Church bends in duty (4)
6 Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4)
7 Important credit to university amateur put up (7)
8 What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6)
9 A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)
14 Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)
17 Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8)
19 Conservative soothsayer in boat (7)
21 Joint account by HUF head is capital (7)
22 Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6) CHEVRE
25 Essentially pure module’s central language (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5 Go get the priest, short native (6)
10 A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7) TABARDS
11 Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12 One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6)
13 Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15 It is for you and me (4)
16 Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5) CASUS BELLI
18 Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20 Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4) DJIN
23 Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24 Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6) BHIKSU
26 Imagine, it may be still! (7)
27 Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7) REVERSI
28 Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6)
29 Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)
Down
1 In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7) BATTLE OF PANIPET
2 Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7)
3 Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)
4 Church bends in duty (4)
6 Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4) LION CUBS
7 Important credit to university amateur put up (7)
8 What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6) THE INDIAN MUTINY
9 A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)
14 Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)
17 Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8)
19 Conservative soothsayer in boat (7)
21 Joint account by HUF head is capital (7) JAKARTA
22 Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6) CHEVRE
25 Essentially pure module’s central language (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5 Go get the priest, short native (6) ELICIT
10 A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7) TABARDS
11 Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12 One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6) LULLER
13 Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15 It is for you and me (4) OURS
16 Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5) CASUS BELLI
18 Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20 Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4) DJIN
23 Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24 Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6) BHIKSU
26 Imagine, it may be still! (7) PICTURE
27 Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7) REVERSI
28 Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6) TEEMED
29 Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)
Down
1 In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7) BATTLE OF PANIPET
2 Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7)
3 Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)
4 Church bends in duty (4)
6 Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4) LION CUBS
7 Important credit to university amateur put up (7)
8 What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6) THE INDIAN MUTINY
9 A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)
14 Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)
17 Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8)
19 Conservative soothsayer in boat (7)
21 Joint account by HUF head is capital (7) JAKARTA
22 Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6) CHEVRE
25 Essentially pure module’s central language (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5 Go get the priest, short native (6) ELICIT
10 A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7) TABARDS
11 Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12 One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6) LULLER
13 Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15 It is for you and me (4) OURS
16 Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5) CASUS BELLI
18 Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20 Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4) DJIN
23 Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24 Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6) BHIKSU
26 Imagine, it may be still! (7) PICTURE
27 Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7) REVERSI
28 Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6) TEEMED
29 Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)LITERACY
Down
1 In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7) BATTLE OF PANIPET
2 Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7)
3 Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)TARGET
4 Church bends in duty (4)
6 Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4) LION CUBS
7 Important credit to university amateur put up (7)CRUCIAL
8 What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6) THE INDIAN MUTINY
9 A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)APPLAUSES
14 Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)GAG-WRITER
17 Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8)
19 Conservative soothsayer in boat (7)
21 Joint account by HUF head is capital (7) JAKARTA
22 Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6) CHEVRE
25 Essentially pure module’s central language (4)

[spchennai]

Across
1 What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5 Go get the priest, short native (6) ELICIT
10 A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7) TABARDS
11 Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12 One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6) LULLER
13 Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15 It is for you and me (4) OURS
16 Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5) CASUS BELLI
18 Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20 Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4) DJIN
23 Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24 Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6) BHIKSU (BHIKHU)
26 Imagine, it may be still! (7) PICTURE
27 Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7) REVERSI
28 Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6) TEEMED
29 Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)LITERACY correction NUMERACY
Down
1 In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7) BATTLE OF PANIPET
2 Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7) GABBLER
3 Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)TARGET
4 Church bends in duty (4) CESS
6 Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4) LION CUBS
7 Important credit to university amateur put up (7)CRUCIAL
8 What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6) THE INDIAN MUTINY
9 A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)APPLAUSES
14 Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)GAG-WRITER
17 Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8) ABSOLUTE
19 Conservative soothsayer in boat (7) CORACLE
21 Joint account by HUF head is capital (7) JAKARTA
22 Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6) CHEVRE
25 Essentially pure module’s central language (4) URDU

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Interesting!

[pammechchu]

Total wash out for me... waiting for some one to kick start... Thanks

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8)
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4)
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6)
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15)
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6)
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8)
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6)
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3)
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7)
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6)
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5)
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8)
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4)
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7)
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)
23 Gets home (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8) ADJUTANT
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4) FOIE GRAS
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6) RUEFUL
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15) EXTEMPORISATION
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6) VALUED
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8)
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6)
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3)
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7)
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6)
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5)
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8)
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4)
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7)
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)
23 Gets home (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8) ADJUTANT
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4) FOIE GRAS
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6) RUEFUL
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15) EXTEMPORISATION
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6) VALUED
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8) TEENAGER
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6) FRIEND
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3) OVER THE TOP
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7)
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6) UNHURT
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5)
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8)
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4)
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7) ARTWORK
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)
23 Gets home (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8) ADJUTANT
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4) FOIE GRAS
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6) RUEFUL
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15) EXTEMPORISATION
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6) VALUED
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8) TEENAGER
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6) FRIEND
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3) OVER THE TOP
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7)
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6) UNHURT
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5)
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8)
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4)
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7) ARTWORK
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)
23 Gets home (4)

[pammechchu]

What an occurance... both myself & Mr.Clueless giving the same 5 answers....!

[CLUELESS]

Yes, p'chu! Great men think alike and ...............!!
here is a different five.
Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8) ADJUTANT
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4) FOIE GRAS
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6) RUEFUL
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15) EXTEMPORISATION
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6) VALUED
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8) TEENAGER
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6) FRIEND
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3) OVER THE TOP
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7) CAPSTAN
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6) UNHURT
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5) SALES PITCH
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8) FREQUENT
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4) LOOK INTO
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7) ARTWORK
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)
23 Gets home (4) DIGS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Thanks to the hilarious simultaneous posts of 2 great minds I wrap up with the remaining 6 answers(taking one extra answer!) well ahead of the the deadline!:-D
Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8) ADJUTANT
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4) FOIE GRAS
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6) RUEFUL
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)TAFFETA
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)PLIABLE
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15) EXTEMPORISATION
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6) VALUED
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8) TEENAGER
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)CHINTZ

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)SEMOLINA
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6) FRIEND
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3) OVER THE TOP
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7) CAPSTAN.......can very well be MARSHAL
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)ET CETERA
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6) UNHURT
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5) SALES PITCH
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8) FREQUENT
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4) LOOK INTO
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7) ARTWORK
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)THESIS
23 Gets home (4) DIGS

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7)
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9)
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8)
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8)
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6)
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5)
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3)
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7)
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4)
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)

Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7)
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2)
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4)
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5)
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9)
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7)
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)
20 …turn back right before departure (7)
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7) CAPSIZE
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9) EPONYMOUS
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8) BRISBANE
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8) EMPORIUM
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6) FACTOR
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5)
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3)
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7)
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4)
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)

Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7)
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2)
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4)
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5)
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9)
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7)
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)
20 …turn back right before departure (7)
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7) CAPSIZE
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9) EPONYMOUS
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8) BRISBANE
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8) EMPORIUM
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6) FACTOR
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5) HOIST
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3) PRAYER RUG
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7)
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4) TEDDY BEAR
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)

Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7)
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2) SEE TO
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4)
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5)
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9) ITINERANT
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7)
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)
20 …turn back right before departure (7)
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7) CAPSIZE
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9) EPONYMOUS
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8) BRISBANE
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8) EMPORIUM
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6) FACTOR
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5) HOIST
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3) PRAYER RUG
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7) BOATMEN
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4) TEDDY BEAR
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)
Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7) ANCIENT
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2) SEE TO
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4) TWO BY FOUR
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5) AMPLE
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9) ITINERANT
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7) SHEATHE
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)
20 …turn back right before departure (7)
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7) CAPSIZE
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9) EPONYMOUS
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8) BRISBANE
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8) EMPORIUM
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6) FACTOR
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5) HOIST
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3) PRAYER RUG
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7) BOATMEN
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)TERMITE
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4) TEDDY BEAR
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)MINUS
Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7) ANCIENT
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2) SEE TO
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4) TWO BY FOUR
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)COCKSURE
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5) AMPLE
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9) ITINERANT
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7) SHEATHE
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)SUSPENSE
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)EXHIBIT
20 …turn back right before departure (7)
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7) CAPSIZE
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9) EPONYMOUS
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8) BRISBANE
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8) EMPORIUM
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6) FACTOR
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5) HOIST
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3) PRAYER RUG
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7) BOATMEN
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)TERMITE
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4) TEDDY BEAR
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)MINUS
Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7) ANCIENT
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2) SEE TO
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4) TWO BY FOUR
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)METHOD
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)COCKSURE
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5) AMPLE
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9) ITINERANT
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7) SHEATHE
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)REPRIMAND
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)SNARE DRUM
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)SUSPENSE
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)EXHIBIT
20 …turn back right before departure (7)REGRESS
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)MARTYR
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)TUMMY
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)REIGN

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6)
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9)
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5)
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7)
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12)
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8)
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7)
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)

Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6)
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)
3 Polish massage (3)
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13)
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7)
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8)
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4)
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)
25 Couple’s hamper (3)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6) ARRACK
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9)
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5)
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7)
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8)
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7)
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)
Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6)
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)
3 Polish massage (3)
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13) ANTIHISTAMINE
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7) ROOM SERVICE
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8) CHAIN REACTION
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4)
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)
25 Couple’s hamper (3)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6) ARRACK
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9) AVROBATIC
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5) OVOID
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7) AUSTERE
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8) SELF-CATERING
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7) EFFENDI
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)
Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6)
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)
3 Polish massage (3)
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13) ANTIHISTAMINE
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7) ROOM SERVICE
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8) CHAIN REACTION
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4)
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)
25 Couple’s hamper (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6) ARRACK
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9) AVROBATIC
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5) OVOID
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7) AUSTERE
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8) SELF-CATERING
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7) EFFENDI
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)CHEER UP
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)
Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6)
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)
3 Polish massage (3)
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13) ANTIHISTAMINE
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7) ROOM SERVICE
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)ANODE
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8) CHAIN REACTION
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)AD INFINITUM
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4)
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)RED HOT
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)FLARE
25 Couple’s hamper (3)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6) ARRACK
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9) AVROBATIC
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5) OVOID
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7) AUSTERE
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8) SELF-CATERING
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7) EFFENDI
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)CHEER UP
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)
Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6) PRAISE
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)
3 Polish massage (3) RUB
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13) ANTIHISTAMINE
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7) ROOM SERVICE
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)ANODE
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8) CHAIN REACTION
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)AD INFINITUM
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4) SUGAR SNAP
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)RED HOT
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)FLARE
25 Couple’s hamper (3) DUO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6) ARRACK
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9) AVROBATIC
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5) OVOID
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7) AUSTERE
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8) SELF-CATERING
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7) EFFENDI
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)CHEER UP
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)EXISTENCE
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)THERMS
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)UNDERPIN
Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6) PRAISE
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)NARCOTISE
3 Polish massage (3) RUB
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13) ANTIHISTAMINE
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7) ROOM SERVICE
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)ANODE
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8) CHAIN REACTION
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)AD INFINITUM
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4) SUGAR SNAP
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)RED HOT
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)FLARE
25 Couple’s hamper (3) TIE

:clap::clap::clap: A medical puzzle!!!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Leader of Indian students with a remedy for cruelty (3-9) ILL TREATMENT
8 Notice about the kick-off: It’s for the Indian robbers (7) DAKOITS
9 Letters from a babu sermonising to the drug addict (6) ABUSER
11 Tin missing in abnormal compensation for a representation of our satellite’s surface (9) MOONSCAPE
12 Dutch painter’s silly talk on the radio (5) BOSCH
14 Braiding example needs participation of new clone at home (9)
16 Swallow found on a flipped seal (4)
18 Cutlery division (4)
19 Land surveyor’s keynote includes Oriental lyrics (9)
21 Wooden item reserved for the person coming in last? (5)
22 Curl I push about with a kind of acid (9)
23 Biased king takes out daughter to get what is needed for a kebab, say (6)
25 Look back at wrapping delivered from the east for clothes (7)
26 Rapidly decline and get destroyed (2,4,3,3)

Down
2 Look! Rani ate in disguise on the North American water body (4,7)
3 Hurry up after call at toss for a dangerous dive (8)
4 Trapping provided by the English showing anger at the student’s dismissal (9)
5 Feudal lord in an Indian city (5)
6 Former partner applies resistance at the wrong place in the regions outside cities (6)
7 Audibly drag the front of the hoof (3)
8 Morning person tucks into food with a coral reef resident (10)
10 Cuts up envelop for label without hesitation with a cutlery item (10)
13 US aid circulated by Lawrence’s domain, an Asian monarchy (5,6)
15 Obtained dress for the bungling oldies who are most respectable (9)
17 Drunk gatecrasher sat out to replenish battery capacity (8)
20 Not astonished by what was not telecast — a wicket for the Irish (6)
22 The last one might break the camel’s back (5)
24 Barrel found amongst the smoke grenades (3)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Leader of Indian students with a remedy for cruelty (3-9) ILL TREATMENT
8 Notice about the kick-off: It’s for the Indian robbers (7) DAKOITS
9 Letters from a babu sermonising to the drug addict (6) ABUSER
11 Tin missing in abnormal compensation for a representation of our satellite’s surface (9) MOONSCAPE
12 Dutch painter’s silly talk on the radio (5) BOSCH
14 Braiding example needs participation of new clone at home (9)
16 Swallow found on a flipped seal (4)
18 Cutlery division (4)
19 Land surveyor’s keynote includes Oriental lyrics (9)
21 Wooden item reserved for the person coming in last? (5) SPOON
22 Curl I push about with a kind of acid (9)
23 Biased king takes out daughter to get what is needed for a kebab, say (6)
25 Look back at wrapping delivered from the east for clothes (7)
26 Rapidly decline and get destroyed (2,4,3,3)

Down
2 Look! Rani ate in disguise on the North American water body (4,7) LAKE ONTARIO
3 Hurry up after call at toss for a dangerous dive (8) TAILSPIN
4 Trapping provided by the English showing anger at the student’s dismissal (9)
5 Feudal lord in an Indian city (5) THANE
6 Former partner applies resistance at the wrong place in the regions outside cities (6)
7 Audibly drag the front of the hoof (3)
8 Morning person tucks into food with a coral reef resident (10)
10 Cuts up envelop for label without hesitation with a cutlery item (10) CHOPSTICKS
13 US aid circulated by Lawrence’s domain, an Asian monarchy (5,6)
15 Obtained dress for the bungling oldies who are most respectable (9)
17 Drunk gatecrasher sat out to replenish battery capacity (8)
20 Not astonished by what was not telecast — a wicket for the Irish (6)
22 The last one might break the camel’s back (5)
24 Barrel found amongst the smoke grenades (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Leader of Indian students with a remedy for cruelty (3-9) ILL TREATMENT
8 Notice about the kick-off: It’s for the Indian robbers (7) DAKOITS
9 Letters from a babu sermonising to the drug addict (6) ABUSER
11 Tin missing in abnormal compensation for a representation of our satellite’s surface (9) MOONSCAPE
12 Dutch painter’s silly talk on the radio (5) BOSCH
14 Braiding example needs participation of new clone at home (9)
16 Swallow found on a flipped seal (4)
18 Cutlery division (4)
19 Land surveyor’s keynote includes Oriental lyrics (9)
21 Wooden item reserved for the person coming in last? (5) SPOON
22 Curl I push about with a kind of acid (9)SULPHURIC
23 Biased king takes out daughter to get what is needed for a kebab, say (6)SKEWER
25 Look back at wrapping delivered from the east for clothes (7)
26 Rapidly decline and get destroyed (2,4,3,3)

Down
2 Look! Rani ate in disguise on the North American water body (4,7) LAKE ONTARIO
3 Hurry up after call at toss for a dangerous dive (8) TAILSPIN
4 Trapping provided by the English showing anger at the student’s dismissal (9)
5 Feudal lord in an Indian city (5) THANE
6 Former partner applies resistance at the wrong place in the regions outside cities (6)
7 Audibly drag the front of the hoof (3)
8 Morning person tucks into food with a coral reef resident (10)
10 Cuts up envelop for label without hesitation with a cutlery item (10) CHOPSTICKS
13 US aid circulated by Lawrence’s domain, an Asian monarchy (5,6)SAUDI ARABIA
15 Obtained dress for the bungling oldies who are most respectable (9)
17 Drunk gatecrasher sat out to replenish battery capacity (8)
20 Not astonished by what was not telecast — a wicket for the Irish (6)
22 The last one might break the camel’s back (5)STRAW
24 Barrel found amongst the smoke grenades (3)KEG

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Leader of Indian students with a remedy for cruelty (3-9) ILL TREATMENT
8 Notice about the kick-off: It’s for the Indian robbers (7) DAKOITS
9 Letters from a babu sermonising to the drug addict (6) ABUSER
11 Tin missing in abnormal compensation for a representation of our satellite’s surface (9) MOONSCAPE
12 Dutch painter’s silly talk on the radio (5) BOSCH
14 Braiding example needs participation of new clone at home (9)
16 Swallow found on a flipped seal (4)
18 Cutlery division (4) FORK
19 Land surveyor’s keynote includes Oriental lyrics (9)
21 Wooden item reserved for the person coming in last? (5) SPOON
22 Curl I push about with a kind of acid (9)SULPHURIC
23 Biased king takes out daughter to get what is needed for a kebab, say (6)SKEWER
25 Look back at wrapping delivered from the east for clothes (7)
26 Rapidly decline and get destroyed (2,4,3,3) GO DOWN THE PAN

Down
2 Look! Rani ate in disguise on the North American water body (4,7) LAKE ONTARIO
3 Hurry up after call at toss for a dangerous dive (8) TAILSPIN
4 Trapping provided by the English showing anger at the student’s dismissal (9) ENSNARING
5 Feudal lord in an Indian city (5) THANE
6 Former partner applies resistance at the wrong place in the regions outside cities (6) EXURBS
7 Audibly drag the front of the hoof (3) TOE
8 Morning person tucks into food with a coral reef resident (10)
10 Cuts up envelop for label without hesitation with a cutlery item (10) CHOPSTICKS
13 US aid circulated by Lawrence’s domain, an Asian monarchy (5,6)SAUDI ARABIA
15 Obtained dress for the bungling oldies who are most respectable (9)
17 Drunk gatecrasher sat out to replenish battery capacity (8)
20 Not astonished by what was not telecast — a wicket for the Irish (6)
22 The last one might break the camel’s back (5)STRAW
24 Barrel found amongst the smoke grenades (3)KEG

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Leader of Indian students with a remedy for cruelty (3-9) ILL TREATMENT
8 Notice about the kick-off: It’s for the Indian robbers (7) DAKOITS
9 Letters from a babu sermonising to the drug addict (6) ABUSER
11 Tin missing in abnormal compensation for a representation of our satellite’s surface (9) MOONSCAPE
12 Dutch painter’s silly talk on the radio (5) BOSCH
14 Braiding example needs participation of new clone at home (9) ENTWINING
16 Swallow found on a flipped seal (4) GULP
18 Cutlery division (4) FORK
19 Land surveyor’s keynote includes Oriental lyrics (9) GEODESIST
21 Wooden item reserved for the person coming in last? (5) SPOON
22 Curl I push about with a kind of acid (9)SULPHURIC
23 Biased king takes out daughter to get what is needed for a kebab, say (6)SKEWER
25 Look back at wrapping delivered from the east for clothes (7) ENROBES
26 Rapidly decline and get destroyed (2,4,3,3) GO DOWN THE PAN

Down
2 Look! Rani ate in disguise on the North American water body (4,7) LAKE ONTARIO
3 Hurry up after call at toss for a dangerous dive (8) TAILSPIN
4 Trapping provided by the English showing anger at the student’s dismissal (9) ENSNARING
5 Feudal lord in an Indian city (5) THANE
6 Former partner applies resistance at the wrong place in the regions outside cities (6) EXURBS
7 Audibly drag the front of the hoof (3) TOE
8 Morning person tucks into food with a coral reef resident (10) DAMSELFISH
10 Cuts up envelop for label without hesitation with a cutlery item (10) CHOPSTICKS
13 US aid circulated by Lawrence’s domain, an Asian monarchy (5,6)SAUDI ARABIA
15 Obtained dress for the bungling oldies who are most respectable (9)
17 Drunk gatecrasher sat out to replenish battery capacity (8)
20 Not astonished by what was not telecast — a wicket for the Irish (6)
22 The last one might break the camel’s back (5)STRAW
24 Barrel found amongst the smoke grenades (3)KEG

[spchennai]

Across
1 Leader of Indian students with a remedy for cruelty (3-9) ILL TREATMENT
8 Notice about the kick-off: It’s for the Indian robbers (7) DAKOITS
9 Letters from a babu sermonising to the drug addict (6) ABUSER
11 Tin missing in abnormal compensation for a representation of our satellite’s surface (9) MOONSCAPE
12 Dutch painter’s silly talk on the radio (5) BOSCH
14 Braiding example needs participation of new clone at home (9) ENTWINING
16 Swallow found on a flipped seal (4) GULP
18 Cutlery division (4) FORK
19 Land surveyor’s keynote includes Oriental lyrics (9) GEODESIST
21 Wooden item reserved for the person coming in last? (5) SPOON
22 Curl I push about with a kind of acid (9)SULPHURIC
23 Biased king takes out daughter to get what is needed for a kebab, say (6)SKEWER
25 Look back at wrapping delivered from the east for clothes (7) ENROBES
26 Rapidly decline and get destroyed (2,4,3,3) GO DOWN THE PAN

Down
2 Look! Rani ate in disguise on the North American water body (4,7) LAKE ONTARIO
3 Hurry up after call at toss for a dangerous dive (8) TAILSPIN
4 Trapping provided by the English showing anger at the student’s dismissal (9) ENSNARING
5 Feudal lord in an Indian city (5) THANE
6 Former partner applies resistance at the wrong place in the regions outside cities (6) EXURBS
7 Audibly drag the front of the hoof (3) TOE
8 Morning person tucks into food with a coral reef resident (10) DAMSELFISH
10 Cuts up envelop for label without hesitation with a cutlery item (10) CHOPSTICKS
13 US aid circulated by Lawrence’s domain, an Asian monarchy (5,6)SAUDI ARABIA
15 Obtained dress for the bungling oldies who are most respectable (9) GOODLIEST
17 Drunk gatecrasher sat out to replenish battery capacity (8) RECHARGE
20 Not astonished by what was not telecast — a wicket for the Irish (6) UNAWED
22 The last one might break the camel’s back (5)STRAW
24 Barrel found amongst the smoke grenades (3)KEG

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Film a retreating beast (6)
4 Male, six footer, follows direction — but is getting nowhere (8)
10 I hate okra — so swapped first course for a different vegetable (9) ARTICHOKE
11 Shock as a friend retains poise (5)
12 He is on the move by plane and rail…. (7)
13 …It forms the plane wing’s tail-end in aero design (7)
14 This season there’s no new branch (5)
15 Long time before fur could be removed (8)
18 Free repair tools in general (3,5)
20 Refuse and dismiss (5)
23 You see low growth when workers are reduced (4,3)
25 Where would you find a ruddy American? (7)
26 Plunder on the way (5)
27 Secure and mature Americans could be found here (9)
28 Two insects get a head start, it’s huge (8)
29 Regret? No point with the present mess (6)
Down
1 He spreads fear placing a weapon in a tilted position (8) ALARMIST
2 Number it with green revolution (7) INTEGER
3 May be Michael wants a substitute between sides (9)
5 Meet a fat French comic explaining a physical phenomenon (3,5,6) THE RAMAN EFFECT
6 A much sought after cup (5)
7 Looks like losing bid for long dress (7)
8 Ability to hold an explosive drink inside (6)
9 Mainly performs to that composition (3,3,4,4)
16 A sports stadium or a modest building (9)
17 The bureau gets copy at the least price (8)
19 Secure and keep under watch as it may flutter (7)
21 Inspire a friend to get in from the south (7)
22 Swedish auto maker has vehicle, not a beetle, perhaps (6) SCARAB
24 Best to include English in study (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Film a retreating beast (6) ANIMAL
4 Male, six footer, follows direction — but is getting nowhere (8)
10 I hate okra — so swapped first course for a different vegetable (9) ARTICHOKE
11 Shock as a friend retains poise (5)
12 He is on the move by plane and rail…. (7)
13 …It forms the plane wing’s tail-end in aero design (7)
14 This season there’s no new branch (5) SPRIG
15 Long time before fur could be removed (8)
18 Free repair tools in general (3,5)
20 Refuse and dismiss (5)
23 You see low growth when workers are reduced (4,3)
25 Where would you find a ruddy American? (7)
26 Plunder on the way (5)
27 Secure and mature Americans could be found here (9)
28 Two insects get a head start, it’s huge (8) BEHEMOTH
29 Regret? No point with the present mess (6)
Down
1 He spreads fear placing a weapon in a tilted position (8) ALARMIST
2 Number it with green revolution (7) INTEGER
3 May be Michael wants a substitute between sides (9) ARCHANGEL
5 Meet a fat French comic explaining a physical phenomenon (3,5,6) THE RAMAN EFFECT
6 A much sought after cup (5)
7 Looks like losing bid for long dress (7)
8 Ability to hold an explosive drink inside (6)
9 Mainly performs to that composition (3,3,4,4) FOR THE MOST PART
16 A sports stadium or a modest building (9)
17 The bureau gets copy at the least price (8)
19 Secure and keep under watch as it may flutter (7)
21 Inspire a friend to get in from the south (7)
22 Swedish auto maker has vehicle, not a beetle, perhaps (6) SCARAB
24 Best to include English in study (5)

[pammechchu]

Liked today's.

[CLUELESS]

and we didn't duplicate our answers!!!!!!!!!!!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Film a retreating beast (6) ANIMAL
4 Male, six footer, follows direction — but is getting nowhere (8) STAGNANT
10 I hate okra — so swapped first course for a different vegetable (9) ARTICHOKE
11 Shock as a friend retains poise (5) APPAL
12 He is on the move by plane and rail…. (7) MIGRANT
13 …It forms the plane wing’s tail-end in aero design (7) AILERON
14 This season there’s no new branch (5) SPRIG
15 Long time before fur could be removed (8) ERASABLE
18 Free repair tools in general (3,5)
20 Refuse and dismiss (5)
23 You see low growth when workers are reduced (4,3)
25 Where would you find a ruddy American? (7)
26 Plunder on the way (5)
27 Secure and mature Americans could be found here (9)
28 Two insects get a head start, it’s huge (8) BEHEMOTH
29 Regret? No point with the present mess (6)
Down
1 He spreads fear placing a weapon in a tilted position (8) ALARMIST
2 Number it with green revolution (7) INTEGER
3 May be Michael wants a substitute between sides (9) ARCHANGEL
5 Meet a fat French comic explaining a physical phenomenon (3,5,6) THE RAMAN EFFECT
6 A much sought after cup (5)
7 Looks like losing bid for long dress (7)
8 Ability to hold an explosive drink inside (6)
9 Mainly performs to that composition (3,3,4,4) FOR THE MOST PART
16 A sports stadium or a modest building (9)
17 The bureau gets copy at the least price (8)
19 Secure and keep under watch as it may flutter (7)
21 Inspire a friend to get in from the south (7)
22 Swedish auto maker has vehicle, not a beetle, perhaps (6) SCARAB
24 Best to include English in study (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Film a retreating beast (6) ANIMAL
4 Male, six footer, follows direction — but is getting nowhere (8) STAGNANT
10 I hate okra — so swapped first course for a different vegetable (9) ARTICHOKE
11 Shock as a friend retains poise (5) APPAL
12 He is on the move by plane and rail…. (7) MIGRANT
13 …It forms the plane wing’s tail-end in aero design (7) AILERON
14 This season there’s no new branch (5) SPRIG
15 Long time before fur could be removed (8) ERASABLE
18 Free repair tools in general (3,5)
20 Refuse and dismiss (5)
23 You see low growth when workers are reduced (4,3)
25 Where would you find a ruddy American? (7)
26 Plunder on the way (5)
27 Secure and mature Americans could be found here (9)
28 Two insects get a head start, it’s huge (8) BEHEMOTH
29 Regret? No point with the present mess (6)
Down
1 He spreads fear placing a weapon in a tilted position (8) ALARMIST
2 Number it with green revolution (7) INTEGER
3 May be Michael wants a substitute between sides (9) ARCHANGEL
5 Meet a fat French comic explaining a physical phenomenon (3,5,6) THE RAMAN EFFECT
6 A much sought after cup (5)GRAIL
7 Looks like losing bid for long dress (7)APPAREL
8 Ability to hold an explosive drink inside (6)TALENT
9 Mainly performs to that composition (3,3,4,4) FOR THE MOST PART
16 A sports stadium or a modest building (9)
17 The bureau gets copy at the least price (8)CHEAPEST
19 Secure and keep under watch as it may flutter (7)
21 Inspire a friend to get in from the south (7)
22 Swedish auto maker has vehicle, not a beetle, perhaps (6) SCARAB
24 Best to include English in study (5)CREAM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Film a retreating beast (6) ANIMAL
4 Male, six footer, follows direction — but is getting nowhere (8) STAGNANT
10 I hate okra — so swapped first course for a different vegetable (9) ARTICHOKE
11 Shock as a friend retains poise (5) APPAL
12 He is on the move by plane and rail…. (7) MIGRANT
13 …It forms the plane wing’s tail-end in aero design (7) AILERON
14 This season there’s no new branch (5) SPRIG
15 Long time before fur could be removed (8) ERASABLE
18 Free repair tools in general (3,5)LET LOOSE
20 Refuse and dismiss (5)TRASH
23 You see low growth when workers are reduced (4,3)CREW CUT
25 Where would you find a ruddy American? (7)FLORIDA
26 Plunder on the way (5)REAVE
27 Secure and mature Americans could be found here (9)ANCHORAGE
28 Two insects get a head start, it’s huge (8) BEHEMOTH
29 Regret? No point with the present mess (6)REPENT
Down
1 He spreads fear placing a weapon in a tilted position (8) ALARMIST
2 Number it with green revolution (7) INTEGER
3 May be Michael wants a substitute between sides (9) ARCHANGEL
5 Meet a fat French comic explaining a physical phenomenon (3,5,6) THE RAMAN EFFECT
6 A much sought after cup (5)GRAIL
7 Looks like losing bid for long dress (7)APPAREL
8 Ability to hold an explosive drink inside (6)TALENT
9 Mainly performs to that composition (3,3,4,4) FOR THE MOST PART
16 A sports stadium or a modest building (9)ASTRODOME
17 The bureau gets copy at the least price (8)CHEAPEST
19 Secure and keep under watch as it may flutter (7)EYELASH
21 Inspire a friend to get in from the south (7)ANIMATE
22 Swedish auto maker has vehicle, not a beetle, perhaps (6) SCARAB
24 Best to include English in study (5)CREAM

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Comic jokes about heading for Paris, a capital city (6)
4 Behave flamboyantly in musical (8)
9 Dull day back at yard (6)
10 Forefather? No trace, unfortunately, around the south (8)
11 Cold? Olivier prepared a vitamin supplement (3-5,3)
14 Demure maiden I married (3) MIM
15 Old-fashioned, for a newspaper (6,3,5) BEHIND THE TIMES
17 Authority quickly shown after suspension of early business meeting? (5,9) POWER BREAKFAST
21 Fish in the Elbe (3) EEL
22 A new US state formed? That could be extremely good (5,2,1,3) SWEET AS A NUT
23 Find out about record surplus (8)
25 Trouble with crew (6)
26 Set off from college in time (8)
27 Underwear from shopping complex on board ship (6)
Down
1 Win over extremely sensible leader (6)
2 Finished straight behind (7)
3 Ornamental pots and widemouthed container with reeds in, I suspect (11)
5 Worker working with courage, honestly (4,2,5)
6 Had on? Runs off in misery (3)
7 Prefer mother to bring one in the very best (7)
8 Dessert — it is a rum concoction (8)
12 Soldiers in on desert manoeuvres, getting green light (11)
13 Released pent-up emotions, then forgave silly mates (3,3,5)
16 Marvellous spindle carved by daughter (8)
18 Shaft prepared, strongly built (4-3)
19 Country girl seen weaving ahead (7)
20 Briefly declare American position (6)
24 Admit dress is topless (3)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Comic jokes about heading for Paris, a capital city (6)
4 Behave flamboyantly in musical (8)
9 Dull day back at yard (6)
10 Forefather? No trace, unfortunately, around the south (8)
11 Cold? Olivier prepared a vitamin supplement (3-5,3) COD-LIVER OIL
14 Demure maiden I married (3)
15 Old-fashioned, for a newspaper (6,3,5) BEHIND THE TIMES
17 Authority quickly shown after suspension of early business meeting? (5,9)
21 Fish in the Elbe (3)
22 A new US state formed? That could be extremely good (5,2,1,3) SWEET AS A NUT
23 Find out about record surplus (8) DISCOVER
25 Trouble with crew (6)
26 Set off from college in time (8) DETONATE
27 Underwear from shopping complex on board ship (6)

Down
1 Win over extremely sensible leader (6)
2 Finished straight behind (7)
3 Ornamental pots and widemouthed container with reeds in, I suspect (11)
5 Worker working with courage, honestly (4,2,5)
6 Had on? Runs off in misery (3)
7 Prefer mother to bring one in the very best (7)
8 Dessert — it is a rum concoction (8) TIRAMISU
12 Soldiers in on desert manoeuvres, getting green light (11)
13 Released pent-up emotions, then forgave silly mates (3,3,5)
16 Marvellous spindle carved by daughter (8)
18 Shaft prepared, strongly built (4-3)
19 Country girl seen weaving ahead (7) SENEGAL
20 Briefly declare American position (6)
24 Admit dress is topless (3)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Comic jokes about heading for Paris, a capital city (6)
4 Behave flamboyantly in musical (8)
9 Dull day back at yard (6)
10 Forefather? No trace, unfortunately, around the south (8) ANCESTOR
11 Cold? Olivier prepared a vitamin supplement (3-5,3) COD-LIVER OIL
14 Demure maiden I married (3) MIM
15 Old-fashioned, for a newspaper (6,3,5) BEHIND THE TIMES
17 Authority quickly shown after suspension of early business meeting? (5,9) POWER BREAKFAST
21 Fish in the Elbe (3) EEL
22 A new US state formed? That could be extremely good (5,2,1,3) SWEET AS A NUT
23 Find out about record surplus (8) DISCOVER
25 Trouble with crew (6)
26 Set off from college in time (8) DETONATE
27 Underwear from shopping complex on board ship (6)
Down
1 Win over extremely sensible leader (6)
2 Finished straight behind (7)
3 Ornamental pots and widemouthed container with reeds in, I suspect (11) JARDINIERES
5 Worker working with courage, honestly (4,2,5) HAND ON HEART
6 Had on? Runs off in misery (3)
7 Prefer mother to bring one in the very best (7) OPTIMUM
8 Dessert — it is a rum concoction (8) TIRAMISU
12 Soldiers in on desert manoeuvres, getting green light (11) ENDORSEMENT
13 Released pent-up emotions, then forgave silly mates (3,3,5)
16 Marvellous spindle carved by daughter (8)
18 Shaft prepared, strongly built (4-3)
19 Country girl seen weaving ahead (7) SENEGAL
20 Briefly declare American position (6)
24 Admit dress is topless (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Comic jokes about heading for Paris, a capital city (6)
4 Behave flamboyantly in musical (8)
9 Dull day back at yard (6)DREARY
10 Forefather? No trace, unfortunately, around the south (8) ANCESTOR
11 Cold? Olivier prepared a vitamin supplement (3-5,3) COD-LIVER OIL
14 Demure maiden I married (3) MIM
15 Old-fashioned, for a newspaper (6,3,5) BEHIND THE TIMES
17 Authority quickly shown after suspension of early business meeting? (5,9) POWER BREAKFAST
21 Fish in the Elbe (3) EEL
22 A new US state formed? That could be extremely good (5,2,1,3) SWEET AS A NUT
23 Find out about record surplus (8) DISCOVER
25 Trouble with crew (6)
26 Set off from college in time (8) DETONATE
27 Underwear from shopping complex on board ship (6)
Down
1 Win over extremely sensible leader (6)SEDUCE
2 Finished straight behind (7)
3 Ornamental pots and widemouthed container with reeds in, I suspect (11) JARDINIERES
5 Worker working with courage, honestly (4,2,5) HAND ON HEART
6 Had on? Runs off in misery (3)
7 Prefer mother to bring one in the very best (7) OPTIMUM
8 Dessert — it is a rum concoction (8) TIRAMISU
12 Soldiers in on desert manoeuvres, getting green light (11) ENDORSEMENT
13 Released pent-up emotions, then forgave silly mates (3,3,5)LET OFF STEAM
16 Marvellous spindle carved by daughter (8)SPLENDID
18 Shaft prepared, strongly built (4-3)WELL-SET
19 Country girl seen weaving ahead (7) SENEGAL
20 Briefly declare American position (6)
24 Admit dress is topless (3)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Comic jokes about heading for Paris, a capital city (6) SKOPJE
4 Behave flamboyantly in musical (8) SHOWBOAT
9 Dull day back at yard (6)DREARY
10 Forefather? No trace, unfortunately, around the south (8) ANCESTOR
11 Cold? Olivier prepared a vitamin supplement (3-5,3) COD-LIVER OIL
14 Demure maiden I married (3) MIM
15 Old-fashioned, for a newspaper (6,3,5) BEHIND THE TIMES
17 Authority quickly shown after suspension of early business meeting? (5,9) POWER BREAKFAST
21 Fish in the Elbe (3) EEL
22 A new US state formed? That could be extremely good (5,2,1,3) SWEET AS A NUT
23 Find out about record surplus (8) DISCOVER
25 Trouble with crew (6) WEIGHT
26 Set off from college in time (8) DETONATE
27 Underwear from shopping complex on board ship (6) SMALLS
Down
1 Win over extremely sensible leader (6)SEDUCE
2 Finished straight behind (7) OVERDUE
3 Ornamental pots and widemouthed container with reeds in, I suspect (11) JARDINIERES
5 Worker working with courage, honestly (4,2,5) HAND ON HEART
6 Had on? Runs off in misery (3)
7 Prefer mother to bring one in the very best (7) OPTIMUM
8 Dessert — it is a rum concoction (8) TIRAMISU
12 Soldiers in on desert manoeuvres, getting green light (11) ENDORSEMENT
13 Released pent-up emotions, then forgave silly mates (3,3,5)LET OFF STEAM
16 Marvellous spindle carved by daughter (8)SPLENDID
18 Shaft prepared, strongly built (4-3)WELL-SET
19 Country girl seen weaving ahead (7) SENEGAL
20 Briefly declare American position (6)
24 Admit dress is topless (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Comic jokes about heading for Paris, a capital city (6) SKOPJE
4 Behave flamboyantly in musical (8) SHOWBOAT
9 Dull day back at yard (6)DREARY
10 Forefather? No trace, unfortunately, around the south (8) ANCESTOR
11 Cold? Olivier prepared a vitamin supplement (3-5,3) COD-LIVER OIL
14 Demure maiden I married (3) MIM
15 Old-fashioned, for a newspaper (6,3,5) BEHIND THE TIMES
17 Authority quickly shown after suspension of early business meeting? (5,9) POWER BREAKFAST
21 Fish in the Elbe (3) EEL
22 A new US state formed? That could be extremely good (5,2,1,3) SWEET AS A NUT
23 Find out about record surplus (8) DISCOVER
25 Trouble with crew (6) WEIGHT
26 Set off from college in time (8) DETONATE
27 Underwear from shopping complex on board ship (6) SMALLS
Down
1 Win over extremely sensible leader (6)SEDUCE
2 Finished straight behind (7) OVERDUE
3 Ornamental pots and widemouthed container with reeds in, I suspect (11) JARDINIERES
5 Worker working with courage, honestly (4,2,5) HAND ON HEART
6 Had on? Runs off in misery (3)WOE
7 Prefer mother to bring one in the very best (7) OPTIMUM
8 Dessert — it is a rum concoction (8) TIRAMISU
12 Soldiers in on desert manoeuvres, getting green light (11) ENDORSEMENT
13 Released pent-up emotions, then forgave silly mates (3,3,5)LET OFF STEAM
16 Marvellous spindle carved by daughter (8)SPLENDID
18 Shaft prepared, strongly built (4-3)WELL-SET
19 Country girl seen weaving ahead (7) SENEGAL
20 Briefly declare American position (6)STATUS
24 Admit dress is topless (3)OWN

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1Secure the outer ring before you deal with such a contraption (5,3,6)
10Writing and greeting gets no money (5)
11She was kept once in building to protect a young one (9) CONCUBINE
12Lawyer parking for the boss (7) PLEADER
13Amusement park features contain extremely delightful puzzles (7) RIDDLES
14Trouble when a cold place is revisited (3,2) ACT UP
16With no help, ran away with this instrument (9) ALPENHORN
19Lost copy without time to reverse direction (9)
20Result seen around university, perhaps (5)
22Colony not in position (7)
25Sign with number of beastly features (7)
27Never seen tiger wandering here (9)
28Let inside the circle as expected (5)
29Made love post-haste, turned out to be such a dish! (6,8)

Down
2Some money for secret organisation in the county (9)
3Notes a path to follow after church order (5)
4Agreeing with the law to save one under a rope (9)
5Money raises money including interest (5)
6A roll and twist, perhaps is too much (9)
7Extremely kosher but sick with such sea food (5)
8Essayist providing mere translation on an issue (7)
9Grandfather loses heart when father in Chennai gets booze (6)
15Boy involved in attack, say (9)
17The glass broke, still he is among the jury (9)
18Stubborn ex-student, say, got home (9)
19Debris – initial floods bring plenty by morning (7)
21Team loses four when the Spanish go for a point (6)
23Conditions during parts of the school year (5)
24The fool gets the viewer rating – about two points (5)
26Bird chewed up towel (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1Secure the outer ring before you deal with such a contraption (5,3,6)
10Writing and greeting gets no money (5)
11She was kept once in building to protect a young one (9) CONCUBINE
12Lawyer parking for the boss (7) PLEADER
13Amusement park features contain extremely delightful puzzles (7) RIDDLES
14Trouble when a cold place is revisited (3,2) ACT UP
16With no help, ran away with this instrument (9) ALPENHORN
19Lost copy without time to reverse direction (9)
20Result seen around university, perhaps (5)
22Colony not in position (7)
25Sign with number of beastly features (7)
27Never seen tiger wandering here (9)
28Let inside the circle as expected (5)
29Made love post-haste, turned out to be such a dish! (6,8)

Down
2Some money for secret organisation in the county (9)
3Notes a path to follow after church order (5)
4Agreeing with the law to save one under a rope (9) ACCORDANT
5Money raises money including interest (5) DINAR
6A roll and twist, perhaps is too much (9) ABUNDANCE
7Extremely kosher but sick with such sea food (5) KRILL
8Essayist providing mere translation on an issue (7) EMERSON
9Grandfather loses heart when father in Chennai gets booze (6)
15Boy involved in attack, say (9)
17The glass broke, still he is among the jury (9)
18Stubborn ex-student, say, got home (9)
19Debris – initial floods bring plenty by morning (7)
21Team loses four when the Spanish go for a point (6)
23Conditions during parts of the school year (5)
24The fool gets the viewer rating – about two points (5)
26Bird chewed up towel (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Secure the outer ring before you deal with such a contraption (5,3,6) BLOCK AND TACKLE
10 Writing and greeting gets no money (5)
11 She was kept once in building to protect a young one (9) CONCUBINE
12 Lawyer parking for the boss (7) PLEADER
13 Amusement park features contain extremely delightful puzzles (7) RIDDLES
14 Trouble when a cold place is revisited (3,2) ACT UP
16 With no help, ran away with this instrument (9) ALPENHORN
19 Lost copy without time to reverse direction (9)
20 Result seen around university, perhaps (5)
22 Colony not in position (7)
25 Sign with number of beastly features (7)
27 Never seen tiger wandering here (9)
28 Let inside the circle as expected (5)
29 Made love post-haste, turned out to be such a dish! (6,8)
Down
2 Some money for secret organisation in the county (9)
3 Notes a path to follow after church order (5)
4 Agreeing with the law to save one under a rope (9) ACCORDANT
5 Money raises money including interest (5) DINAR
6 A roll and twist, perhaps is too much (9) ABUNDANCE
7 Extremely kosher but sick with such sea food (5) KRILL
8 Essayist providing mere translation on an issue (7) EMERSON
9 Grandfather loses heart when father in Chennai gets booze (6) GRAPPA
15 Boy involved in attack, say (9)
17 The glass broke, still he is among the jury (9)
18 Stubborn ex-student, say, got home (9) OBSTINATE
19 Debris – initial floods bring plenty by morning (7)
21 Team loses four when the Spanish go for a point (6)
23 Conditions during parts of the school year (5) TERMS
24 The fool gets the viewer rating – about two points (5)
26 Bird chewed up towel (5) OWLET

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Secure the outer ring before you deal with such a contraption (5,3,6) BLOCK AND TACKLE
10 Writing and greeting gets no money (5)
11 She was kept once in building to protect a young one (9) CONCUBINE
12 Lawyer parking for the boss (7) PLEADER
13 Amusement park features contain extremely delightful puzzles (7) RIDDLES
14 Trouble when a cold place is revisited (3,2) ACT UP
16 With no help, ran away with this instrument (9) ALPENHORN
19 Lost copy without time to reverse direction (9)
20 Result seen around university, perhaps (5)
22 Colony not in position (7) OUTPOST
25 Sign with number of beastly features (7) LEONINE
27 Never seen tiger wandering here (9) SERENGETI
28 Let inside the circle as expected (5) LEASE
29 Made love post-haste, turned out to be such a dish! (6,8) MASHED POTATOES
Down
2 Some money for secret organisation in the county (9)
3 Notes a path to follow after church order (5)
4 Agreeing with the law to save one under a rope (9) ACCORDANT
5 Money raises money including interest (5) DINAR
6 A roll and twist, perhaps is too much (9) ABUNDANCE
7 Extremely kosher but sick with such sea food (5) KRILL
8 Essayist providing mere translation on an issue (7) EMERSON
9 Grandfather loses heart when father in Chennai gets booze (6) GRAPPA
15 Boy involved in attack, say (9)
17 The glass broke, still he is among the jury (9)
18 Stubborn ex-student, say, got home (9) OBSTINATE
19 Debris – initial floods bring plenty by morning (7)
21 Team loses four when the Spanish go for a point (6)
23 Conditions during parts of the school year (5) TERMS
24 The fool gets the viewer rating – about two points (5)
26 Bird chewed up towel (5) OWLET

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Secure the outer ring before you deal with such a contraption (5,3,6) BLOCK AND TACKLE
10 Writing and greeting gets no money (5)RHINO
11 She was kept once in building to protect a young one (9) CONCUBINE
12 Lawyer parking for the boss (7) PLEADER
13 Amusement park features contain extremely delightful puzzles (7) RIDDLES
14 Trouble when a cold place is revisited (3,2) ACT UP
16 With no help, ran away with this instrument (9) ALPENHORN
19 Lost copy without time to reverse direction (9)
20 Result seen around university, perhaps (5)ENSUE
22 Colony not in position (7)OUTPOST
25 Sign with number of beastly features (7)LEONINE
27 Never seen tiger wandering here (9)
28 Let inside the circle as expected (5)
29 Made love post-haste, turned out to be such a dish! (6,8)
Down
2 Some money for secret organisation in the county (9)
3 Notes a path to follow after church order (5)CHORD
4 Agreeing with the law to save one under a rope (9) ACCORDANT
5 Money raises money including interest (5) DINAR
6 A roll and twist, perhaps is too much (9) ABUNDANCE
7 Extremely kosher but sick with such sea food (5) KRILL
8 Essayist providing mere translation on an issue (7) EMERSON
9 Grandfather loses heart when father in Chennai gets booze (6) GRAPPA
15 Boy involved in attack, say (9)
17 The glass broke, still he is among the jury (9)
18 Stubborn ex-student, say, got home (9) OBSTINATE
19 Debris – initial floods bring plenty by morning (7)FLOTSAM
21 Team loses four when the Spanish go for a point (6)
23 Conditions during parts of the school year (5) TERMS
24 The fool gets the viewer rating – about two points (5)TWERP
26 Bird chewed up towel (5) OWLET

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Secure the outer ring before you deal with such a contraption (5,3,6) BLOCK AND TACKLE
10 Writing and greeting gets no money (5)RHINO
11 She was kept once in building to protect a young one (9) CONCUBINE
12 Lawyer parking for the boss (7) PLEADER
13 Amusement park features contain extremely delightful puzzles (7) RIDDLES
14 Trouble when a cold place is revisited (3,2) ACT UP
16 With no help, ran away with this instrument (9) ALPENHORN
19 Lost copy without time to reverse direction (9)
20 Result seen around university, perhaps (5)ENSUE
22 Colony not in position (7)OUTPOST
25 Sign with number of beastly features (7)LEONINE
27 Never seen tiger wandering here (9)SERENGETI
28 Let inside the circle as expected (5)LEASE
29 Made love post-haste, turned out to be such a dish! (6,8)MASHED POTATOES
Down
2 Some money for secret organisation in the county (9)LEICESTER
3 Notes a path to follow after church order (5)CHORD
4 Agreeing with the law to save one under a rope (9) ACCORDANT
5 Money raises money including interest (5) DINAR
6 A roll and twist, perhaps is too much (9) ABUNDANCE
7 Extremely kosher but sick with such sea food (5) KRILL
8 Essayist providing mere translation on an issue (7) EMERSON
9 Grandfather loses heart when father in Chennai gets booze (6) GRAPPA
15 Boy involved in attack, say (9)PRONOUNCE
17 The glass broke, still he is among the jury (9)PANELLIST
18 Stubborn ex-student, say, got home (9) OBSTINATE
19 Debris – initial floods bring plenty by morning (7)FLOTSAM
21 Team loses four when the Spanish go for a point (6)ELEVEN
23 Conditions during parts of the school year (5) TERMS
24 The fool gets the viewer rating – about two points (5)TWERP
26 Bird chewed up towel (5) OWLET

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Typical Information on a boy (7)
5 He is evil, cruel if agitated (7) LUCIFER
9 Dark metal impregnated with mercury retrieved (5)
10 Fruit in broken crate in 19 (9)
11 Beef about a character, one behind the Bishop (9)
12 Left vessel as slow in movement (5)
13 It is fine to be in total chaos (4) TALC
15 Raising a pet, one will become silent (8)
18 A complaint by everyone after me about the dish (8)
19 Direction to include home number (4)
22 Pure sort of English money (5)
24 City will not allow girl Stephanite, for example (9)
26 Making Puris as soon as possible, with equal speed (4,5) PARI PASSU
27 Daniel Arap Moi did review some of the language (5)
28 Original school had lost track for long (7)
29 Make up with workers on time following month (7)
Down
1 Perhaps leaving out a number is friendly (6)
2 Fear the dark horse (9)
3 Poor fellow told to throw up (5)
4 Spies keep active kind of groups (9)
5 Caught in a bait with money (5) LUCRE
6 Cheat daily – shows upbringing from one’s birth (9)
7 Cheaper air fares partly enable return of the mendicant (5)
8 Drink up, it’s alright for a sprinter (6)
14 Crept in to building and it locked (6,3)
16 Plant can allude to pot (9) CALENDULA
17 Make it arbitrary with some money, some interest (compound) (9)
20 Examination falls around the middle of October (6)
21 Loner boy is back with the girl (6)
23 Some festival in a temple town on the first of May (5)
24 Herb arranges security around head of state (5)
25 Copying a sound (5)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Typical Information on a boy (7) GENERIC
5 He is evil, cruel if agitated (7) LUCIFER
9 Dark metal impregnated with mercury retrieved (5) NIGHT
10 Fruit in broken crate in 19 (9)
11 Beef about a character, one behind the Bishop (9)
12 Left vessel as slow in movement (5) LARGO
13 It is fine to be in total chaos (4) TALC
15 Raising a pet, one will become silent (8) TACITURN
18 A complaint by everyone after me about the dish (8)
19 Direction to include home number (4) NINE
22 Pure sort of English money (5)
24 City will not allow girl Stephanite, for example (9)
26 Making Puris as soon as possible, with equal speed (4,5) PARI PASSU
27 Daniel Arap Moi did review some of the language (5)
28 Original school had lost track for long (7)
29 Make up with workers on time following month (7)

Down
1 Perhaps leaving out a number is friendly (6)
2 Fear the dark horse (9)
3 Poor fellow told to throw up (5)
4 Spies keep active kind of groups (9)
5 Caught in a bait with money (5) LUCRE
6 Cheat daily – shows upbringing from one’s birth (9)
7 Cheaper air fares partly enable return of the mendicant (5)
8 Drink up, it’s alright for a sprinter (6)
14 Crept in to building and it locked (6,3)
16 Plant can allude to pot (9) CALENDULA
17 Make it arbitrary with some money, some interest (compound) (9)
20 Examination falls around the middle of October (6)
21 Loner boy is back with the girl (6)
23 Some festival in a temple town on the first of May (5)
24 Herb arranges security around head of state (5)
25 Copying a sound (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Typical Information on a boy (7) GENERIC
5 He is evil, cruel if agitated (7) LUCIFER
9 Dark metal impregnated with mercury retrieved (5) NIGHT
10 Fruit in broken crate in 19 (9)
11 Beef about a character, one behind the Bishop (9)
12 Left vessel as slow in movement (5) LARGO
13 It is fine to be in total chaos (4) TALC
15 Raising a pet, one will become silent (8) TACITURN
18 A complaint by everyone after me about the dish (8)
19 Direction to include home number (4) NINE
22 Pure sort of English money (5)
24 City will not allow girl Stephanite, for example (9)
26 Making Puris as soon as possible, with equal speed (4,5) PARI PASSU
27 Daniel Arap Moi did review some of the language (5)
28 Original school had lost track for long (7)
29 Make up with workers on time following month (7)

Down
1 Perhaps leaving out a number is friendly (6) GENIAL
2 Fear the dark horse (9) NIGHTMARE
3 Poor fellow told to throw up (5) RETCH
4 Spies keep active kind of groups (9) CONSORTIA
5 Caught in a bait with money (5) LUCRE
6 Cheat daily – shows upbringing from one’s birth (9) CHARLATAN
7 Cheaper air fares partly enable return of the mendicant (5)
8 Drink up, it’s alright for a sprinter (6)
14 Crept in to building and it locked (6,3)
16 Plant can allude to pot (9) CALENDULA
17 Make it arbitrary with some money, some interest (compound) (9)
20 Examination falls around the middle of October (6)
21 Loner boy is back with the girl (6)
23 Some festival in a temple town on the first of May (5)
24 Herb arranges security around head of state (5)
25 Copying a sound (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Typical Information on a boy (7) GENERIC
5 He is evil, cruel if agitated (7) LUCIFER
9 Dark metal impregnated with mercury retrieved (5) NIGHT
10 Fruit in broken crate in 19 (9)
11 Beef about a character, one behind the Bishop (9)
12 Left vessel as slow in movement (5) LARGO
13 It is fine to be in total chaos (4) TALC
15 Raising a pet, one will become silent (8) TACITURN
18 A complaint by everyone after me about the dish (8)
19 Direction to include home number (4) NINE
22 Pure sort of English money (5)
24 City will not allow girl Stephanite, for example (9) BANGALORE
26 Making Puris as soon as possible, with equal speed (4,5) PARI PASSU
27 Daniel Arap Moi did review some of the language (5)
28 Original school had lost track for long (7)
29 Make up with workers on time following month (7)

Down
1 Perhaps leaving out a number is friendly (6) GENIAL
2 Fear the dark horse (9) NIGHTMARE
3 Poor fellow told to throw up (5) RETCH
4 Spies keep active kind of groups (9) CONSORTIA
5 Caught in a bait with money (5) LUCRE
6 Cheat daily – shows upbringing from one’s birth (9) CHARLATAN
7 Cheaper air fares partly enable return of the mendicant (5)
8 Drink up, it’s alright for a sprinter (6) REEBOK
14 Crept in to building and it locked (6,3) COTTER PIN
16 Plant can allude to pot (9) CALENDULA
17 Make it arbitrary with some money, some interest (compound) (9) RANDOMISE
20 Examination falls around the middle of October (6) TRIPOS
21 Loner boy is back with the girl (6)
23 Some festival in a temple town on the first of May (5)
24 Herb arranges security around head of state (5)
25 Copying a sound (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Typical Information on a boy (7) GENERIC
5 He is evil, cruel if agitated (7) LUCIFER
9 Dark metal impregnated with mercury retrieved (5) NIGHT
10 Fruit in broken crate in 19 (9)NECTARINE
11 Beef about a character, one behind the Bishop (9)
12 Left vessel as slow in movement (5) LARGO
13 It is fine to be in total chaos (4) TALC
15 Raising a pet, one will become silent (8) TACITURN
18 A complaint by everyone after me about the dish (8)
19 Direction to include home number (4) NINE
22 Pure sort of English money (5)RUPEE
24 City will not allow girl Stephanite, for example (9) BANGALORE
26 Making Puris as soon as possible, with equal speed (4,5) PARI PASSU
27 Daniel Arap Moi did review some of the language (5)
28 Original school had lost track for long (7)
29 Make up with workers on time following month (7)

Down
1 Perhaps leaving out a number is friendly (6) GENIAL
2 Fear the dark horse (9) NIGHTMARE
3 Poor fellow told to throw up (5) RETCH
4 Spies keep active kind of groups (9) CONSORTIA
5 Caught in a bait with money (5) LUCRE
6 Cheat daily – shows upbringing from one’s birth (9) CHARLATAN
7 Cheaper air fares partly enable return of the mendicant (5)FRIAR
8 Drink up, it’s alright for a sprinter (6) REEBOK
14 Crept in to building and it locked (6,3) COTTER PIN
16 Plant can allude to pot (9) CALENDULA
17 Make it arbitrary with some money, some interest (compound) (9) RANDOMISE
20 Examination falls around the middle of October (6) TRIPOS
21 Loner boy is back with the girl (6)
23 Some festival in a temple town on the first of May (5)
24 Herb arranges security around head of state (5)BASIL
25 Copying a sound (5)APING

[spchennai]

Across
1 Typical Information on a boy (7) GENERIC
5 He is evil, cruel if agitated (7) LUCIFER
9 Dark metal impregnated with mercury retrieved (5) NIGHT
10 Fruit in broken crate in 19 (9)NECTARINE
11 Beef about a character, one behind the Bishop (9) AITCHBONE
12 Left vessel as slow in movement (5) LARGO
13 It is fine to be in total chaos (4) TALC
15 Raising a pet, one will become silent (8) TACITURN
18 A complaint by everyone after me about the dish (8)
19 Direction to include home number (4) NINE
22 Pure sort of English money (5)RUPEE
24 City will not allow girl Stephanite, for example (9) BANGALORE
26 Making Puris as soon as possible, with equal speed (4,5) PARI PASSU
27 Daniel Arap Moi did review some of the language (5) IRISH?
28 Original school had lost track for long (7) SEMINAL
29 Make up with workers on time following month (7) AUGMENT

Down
1 Perhaps leaving out a number is friendly (6) GENIAL
2 Fear the dark horse (9) NIGHTMARE
3 Poor fellow told to throw up (5) RETCH
4 Spies keep active kind of groups (9) CONSORTIA
5 Caught in a bait with money (5) LUCRE
6 Cheat daily – shows upbringing from one’s birth (9) CHARLATAN
7 Cheaper air fares partly enable return of the mendicant (5)FRIAR
8 Drink up, it’s alright for a sprinter (6) REEBOK
14 Crept in to building and it locked (6,3) COTTER PIN
16 Plant can allude to pot (9) CALENDULA
17 Make it arbitrary with some money, some interest (compound) (9) RANDOMISE
20 Examination falls around the middle of October (6) TRIPOS
21 Loner boy is back with the girl (6)
23 Some festival in a temple town on the first of May (5) PURIM
24 Herb arranges security around head of state (5)BASIL
25 Copying a sound (5)APING

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Typical Information on a boy (7) GENERIC
5 He is evil, cruel if agitated (7) LUCIFER
9 Dark metal impregnated with mercury retrieved (5) NIGHT
10 Fruit in broken crate in 19 (9)NECTARINE
11 Beef about a character, one behind the Bishop (9) AITCHBONE
12 Left vessel as slow in movement (5) LARGO
13 It is fine to be in total chaos (4) TALC
15 Raising a pet, one will become silent (8) TACITURN
18 A complaint by everyone after me about the dish (8)MEATBALL
19 Direction to include home number (4) NINE
22 Pure sort of English money (5)RUPEE
24 City will not allow girl Stephanite, for example (9) BANGALORE
26 Making Puris as soon as possible, with equal speed (4,5) PARI PASSU
27 Daniel Arap Moi did review some of the language (5) IDIOM
28 Original school had lost track for long (7) SEMINAL
29 Make up with workers on time following month (7) AUGMENT

Down
1 Perhaps leaving out a number is friendly (6) GENIAL
2 Fear the dark horse (9) NIGHTMARE
3 Poor fellow told to throw up (5) RETCH
4 Spies keep active kind of groups (9) CONSORTIA
5 Caught in a bait with money (5) LUCRE
6 Cheat daily – shows upbringing from one’s birth (9) CHARLATAN
7 Cheaper air fares partly enable return of the mendicant (5)FRIAR
8 Drink up, it’s alright for a sprinter (6) REEBOK
14 Crept in to building and it locked (6,3) COTTER PIN
16 Plant can allude to pot (9) CALENDULA
17 Make it arbitrary with some money, some interest (compound) (9) RANDOMISE
20 Examination falls around the middle of October (6) TRIPOS
21 Loner boy is back with the girl (6)HERMIT
23 Some festival in a temple town on the first of May (5) PURIM
24 Herb arranges security around head of state (5)BASIL
25 Copying a sound (5)APING

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 One is ready for the way bands play on the fourth of July (6,2) STANDS BY
5 Attack the beast and fall sick (6) ASSAIL
10 Agree to be happy getting time off for Saturday (7) CONSENT
11 To err is…. anyway, make merry! (7) ROISTER
12 Avoid review — indeed a very important point (5) EVADE
13 Animals and people, I agree are different (9)
14 Noble Queen leaves stubs (12)
18 Crime works, derision follows (12)
21 On the ship he makes a terrific cocktail (9)
23 They may write to me, about some help (5)
24 Drink a nastier version (7)
25 Banal relationship within…mostly within (7)
26 Party days for the French…a stroll in the park (6)
27 Felt really bad when San Diego was shaken (8)

Down
1 Long time carrying school bag (6)
2 Girl gets a trainee to toughen (6)
3 The German and the Spanish covered in dirt finding fuel (6,3)
4 It is malicious, but no problem as fuel (10,4)
6 Toss a drink (5)
7 Flower for Roman God rising from a heavenly body (8)
8 A top British College takes ages to accept writing, but shows magnanimity (8)
9 Bearing superficial cost could start damaging an ideal suitor (6,8)
15 Release mother and child from one from the lodge (9)
16 Afflicted when I have a partner (8)
17 Doctor, a dentist kept in office (8)
19 A day suitable for school tailors (6)
20 Open and shut in police department (6)
22 Stuff having the right trim (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 One is ready for the way bands play on the fourth of July (6,2) STANDS BY
5 Attack the beast and fall sick (6) ASSAIL
10 Agree to be happy getting time off for Saturday (7) CONSENT
11 To err is…. anyway, make merry! (7) ROISTER
12 Avoid review — indeed a very important point (5) EVADE
13 Animals and people, I agree are different (9)
14 Noble Queen leaves stubs (12)
18 Crime works, derision follows (12)
21 On the ship he makes a terrific cocktail (9)
23 They may write to me, about some help (5)
24 Drink a nastier version (7) RETSINA
25 Banal relationship within…mostly within (7)
26 Party days for the French…a stroll in the park (6)
27 Felt really bad when San Diego was shaken (8) AGONISED
Down
1 Long time carrying school bag (6)
2 Girl gets a trainee to toughen (6) ANNEAL
3 The German and the Spanish covered in dirt finding fuel (6,3)
4 It is malicious, but no problem as fuel (10,4) BITUMINOUS COAL
6 Toss a drink (5)
7 Flower for Roman God rising from a heavenly body (8)
8 A top British College takes ages to accept writing, but shows magnanimity (8)
9 Bearing superficial cost could start damaging an ideal suitor (6,8)
15 Release mother and child from one from the lodge (9) FREEMASON Any one in this group?
16 Afflicted when I have a partner (8)
17 Doctor, a dentist kept in office (8)
19 A day suitable for school tailors (6)
20 Open and shut in police department (6)
22 Stuff having the right trim (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 One is ready for the way bands play on the fourth of July (6,2) STANDS BY
5 Attack the beast and fall sick (6) ASSAIL
10 Agree to be happy getting time off for Saturday (7) CONSENT
11 To err is…. anyway, make merry! (7) ROISTER
12 Avoid review — indeed a very important point (5) EVADE
13 Animals and people, I agree are different (9)
14 Noble Queen leaves stubs (12)
18 Crime works, derision follows (12)
21 On the ship he makes a terrific cocktail (9)
23 They may write to me, about some help (5)
24 Drink a nastier version (7) RETSINA
25 Banal relationship within…mostly within (7)
26 Party days for the French…a stroll in the park (6)
27 Felt really bad when San Diego was shaken (8) AGONISED
Down
1 Long time carrying school bag (6)
2 Girl gets a trainee to toughen (6) ANNEAL
3 The German and the Spanish covered in dirt finding fuel (6,3)
4 It is malicious, but no problem as fuel (10,4) BITUMINOUS COAL
6 Toss a drink (5)
7 Flower for Roman God rising from a heavenly body (8)
8 A top British College takes ages to accept writing, but shows magnanimity (8)
9 Bearing superficial cost could start damaging an ideal suitor (6,8)
15 Release mother and child from one from the lodge (9) FREEMASON Any one in this group?
16 Afflicted when I have a partner (8) IMPAIRED
17 Doctor, a dentist kept in office (8) INSTATED
19 A day suitable for school tailors (6) ADAPTS
20 Open and shut in police department (6) CANDID
22 Stuff having the right trim (5) FRILL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 One is ready for the way bands play on the fourth of July (6,2) STANDS BY
5 Attack the beast and fall sick (6) ASSAIL
10 Agree to be happy getting time off for Saturday (7) CONSENT
11 To err is…. anyway, make merry! (7) ROISTER
12 Avoid review — indeed a very important point (5) EVADE
13 Animals and people, I agree are different (9)
14 Noble Queen leaves stubs (12)
18 Crime works, derision follows (12)MANSLAUGHTER
21 On the ship he makes a terrific cocktail (9)ARTIFICER
23 They may write to me, about some help (5)MEDIA
24 Drink a nastier version (7) RETSINA
25 Banal relationship within…mostly within (7)INSIPID
26 Party days for the French…a stroll in the park (6)
27 Felt really bad when San Diego was shaken (8) AGONISED
Down
1 Long time carrying school bag (6)
2 Girl gets a trainee to toughen (6) ANNEAL
3 The German and the Spanish covered in dirt finding fuel (6,3)DIESEL OIL
4 It is malicious, but no problem as fuel (10,4) BITUMINOUS COAL
6 Toss a drink (5)
7 Flower for Roman God rising from a heavenly body (8)
8 A top British College takes ages to accept writing, but shows magnanimity (8)
9 Bearing superficial cost could start damaging an ideal suitor (6,8)
15 Release mother and child from one from the lodge (9) FREEMASON Any one in this group?
16 Afflicted when I have a partner (8) IMPAIRED
17 Doctor, a dentist kept in office (8) INSTATED
19 A day suitable for school tailors (6) ADAPTS
20 Open and shut in police department (6) CANDID
22 Stuff having the right trim (5) FRILL

[spchennai]

Across
1 One is ready for the way bands play on the fourth of July (6,2) STANDS BY
5 Attack the beast and fall sick (6) ASSAIL
10 Agree to be happy getting time off for Saturday (7) CONSENT
11 To err is…. anyway, make merry! (7) ROISTER
12 Avoid review — indeed a very important point (5) EVADE
13 Animals and people, I agree are different (9) MENAGERIE
14 Noble Queen leaves stubs (12) COUNTERFOILS
18 Crime works, derision follows (12)MANSLAUGHTER
21 On the ship he makes a terrific cocktail (9)ARTIFICER
23 They may write to me, about some help (5)MEDIA
24 Drink a nastier version (7) RETSINA
25 Banal relationship within…mostly within (7)INSIPID
26 Party days for the French…a stroll in the park (6) DODDLE
27 Felt really bad when San Diego was shaken (8) AGONISED
Down
1 Long time carrying school bag (6) SACHEL
2 Girl gets a trainee to toughen (6) ANNEAL
3 The German and the Spanish covered in dirt finding fuel (6,3)DIESEL OIL
4 It is malicious, but no problem as fuel (10,4) BITUMINOUS COAL
6 Toss a drink (5) SLING
7 Flower for Roman God rising from a heavenly body (8) ASTEROID
8 A top British College takes ages to accept writing, but shows magnanimity (8) LARGESSE
9 Bearing superficial cost could start damaging an ideal suitor (6,8) PRINCE CHARMING
15 Release mother and child from one from the lodge (9) FREEMASON Any one in this group?
16 Afflicted when I have a partner (8) IMPAIRED
17 Doctor, a dentist kept in office (8) INSTATED
19 A day suitable for school tailors (6) ADAPTS
20 Open and shut in police department (6) CANDID
22 Stuff having the right trim (5) FRILL

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 European social worker gathers help to heal animal (8) ELEPHANT
5 Write off Mandela’s men being in prison without a term (6)
9 Coup threatening delayed mate (8) COPULATE
10 Charm of poking at a stubborn person (6)
12 Ugly bro’s pic features big nose (9) PROBOSCIS
13 Frenzy should extinguish eventually (5)
14 Critical of regressive characters in Vedic Age (4) ACID
16 Get down from French coach (7)
19 Honest politician jailed on riot ending with blast (7) TRUMPET
21 A posh country (4)
24 Block in vacuum flask after replacing central part (5)
25 Brilliant star unreasonably ravenous to gain popularity initially (9)
27 World organisation’s quite unfair (6)
28 Constant good to be changed with a variable (8)
29 Police officer can second dharnas (3-3)
30 "Here’s to following fantastic shot in match” (4-4)

Down
1 Key to take to your heels (6)
2 Use a recipe not seen in Mylapore cooking (6)
3 What a tragedy to get rid of books! (5)
4 Saw fit to be subdued by no education (7)
6 Teacher has a following outside school (4,5)
7 Food firm and liquid as well (8)
8 Making secure marriage differing at the start (8)
11 Worn out, very drunk (4)
15 Gaudy dress has trousers covering a leg (9)
17 Crook admits us in sporting arenas (8)
18 Big airliner, though not big enough for 1 ac. (5,3)
20 Sound of disapproval on biting bend in tooth (4)
21 Work’s done with topping of soft cake (7)
22 Who had adjusted this seat? (6)
23 A giant rider, say (6)
26 One of urchins involved in bloody gore? (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 European social worker gathers help to heal animal (8) ELEPHANT
5 Write off Mandela’s men being in prison without a term (6)
9 Coup threatening delayed mate (8) COPULATE
10 Charm of poking at a stubborn person (6)
12 Ugly bro’s pic features big nose (9) PROBOSCIS
13 Frenzy should extinguish eventually (5)
14 Critical of regressive characters in Vedic Age (4) ACID
16 Get down from French coach (7)
19 Honest politician jailed on riot ending with blast (7) TRUMPET
21 A posh country (4)
24 Block in vacuum flask after replacing central part (5) DEBAR
25 Brilliant star unreasonably ravenous to gain popularity initially (9)
27 World organisation’s quite unfair (6) UNJUST
28 Constant good to be changed with a variable (8)
29 Police officer can second dharnas (3-3)
30 "Here’s to following fantastic shot in match” (4-4)
Down
1 Key to take to your heels (6)
2 Use a recipe not seen in Mylapore cooking (6)
3 What a tragedy to get rid of books! (5)
4 Saw fit to be subdued by no education (7)
6 Teacher has a following outside school (4,5)
7 Food firm and liquid as well (8)
8 Making secure marriage differing at the start (8)
11 Worn out, very drunk (4)
15 Gaudy dress has trousers covering a leg (9) CAPARISON
17 Crook admits us in sporting arenas (8) STADIUMS
18 Big airliner, though not big enough for 1 ac. (5,3) JUMBO JET
20 Sound of disapproval on biting bend in tooth (4)
21 Work’s done with topping of soft cake (7)
22 Who had adjusted this seat? (6)
23 A giant rider, say (6)
26 One of urchins involved in bloody gore? (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 European social worker gathers help to heal animal (8) ELEPHANT
5 Write off Mandela’s men being in prison without a term (6)
9 Coup threatening delayed mate (8) COPULATE
10 Charm of poking at a stubborn person (6)AMULET
12 Ugly bro’s pic features big nose (9) PROBOSCIS
13 Frenzy should extinguish eventually (5)
14 Critical of regressive characters in Vedic Age (4) ACID
16 Get down from French coach (7)DETRAIN
19 Honest politician jailed on riot ending with blast (7) TRUMPET
21 A posh country (4)
24 Block in vacuum flask after replacing central part (5) DEBAR
25 Brilliant star unreasonably ravenous to gain popularity initially (9)
27 World organisation’s quite unfair (6) UNJUST
28 Constant good to be changed with a variable (8)
29 Police officer can second dharnas (3-3)SIT-INS
30 "Here’s to following fantastic shot in match” (4-4)
Down
1 Key to take to your heels (6)ESCAPE
2 Use a recipe not seen in Mylapore cooking (6)EMPLOY
3 What a tragedy to get rid of books! (5)
4 Saw fit to be subdued by no education (7)
6 Teacher has a following outside school (4,5)
7 Food firm and liquid as well (8)
8 Making secure marriage differing at the start (8)
11 Worn out, very drunk (4)
15 Gaudy dress has trousers covering a leg (9) CAPARISON
17 Crook admits us in sporting arenas (8) STADIUMS
18 Big airliner, though not big enough for 1 ac. (5,3) JUMBO JET
20 Sound of disapproval on biting bend in tooth (4)
21 Work’s done with topping of soft cake (7)
22 Who had adjusted this seat? (6)
23 A giant rider, say (6)
26 One of urchins involved in bloody gore? (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 European social worker gathers help to heal animal (8) ELEPHANT
5 Write off Mandela’s men being in prison without a term (6) CANCEL
9 Coup threatening delayed mate (8) COPULATE
10 Charm of poking at a stubborn person (6)AMULET
12 Ugly bro’s pic features big nose (9) PROBOSCIS
13 Frenzy should extinguish eventually (5) MUSTH
14 Critical of regressive characters in Vedic Age (4) ACID
16 Get down from French coach (7)DETRAIN
19 Honest politician jailed on riot ending with blast (7) TRUMPET
21 A posh country (4)
24 Block in vacuum flask after replacing central part (5) DEBAR
25 Brilliant star unreasonably ravenous to gain popularity initially (9) SUPERNOVA
27 World organisation’s quite unfair (6) UNJUST
28 Constant good to be changed with a variable (8)
29 Police officer can second dharnas (3-3)SIT-INS
30 "Here’s to following fantastic shot in match” (4-4)
Down
1 Key to take to your heels (6)ESCAPE
2 Use a recipe not seen in Mylapore cooking (6)EMPLOY
3 What a tragedy to get rid of books! (5) HELLO
4 Saw fit to be subdued by no education (7) NOTICED
6 Teacher has a following outside school (4,5)
7 Food firm and liquid as well (8)
8 Making secure marriage differing at the start (8)
11 Worn out, very drunk (4)
15 Gaudy dress has trousers covering a leg (9) CAPARISON
17 Crook admits us in sporting arenas (8) STADIUMS
18 Big airliner, though not big enough for 1 ac. (5,3) JUMBO JET
20 Sound of disapproval on biting bend in tooth (4)
21 Work’s done with topping of soft cake (7)
22 Who had adjusted this seat? (6)
23 A giant rider, say (6)
26 One of urchins involved in bloody gore? (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 European social worker gathers help to heal animal (8) ELEPHANT
5 Write off Mandela’s men being in prison without a term (6) CANCEL
9 Coup threatening delayed mate (8) COPULATE
10 Charm of poking at a stubborn person (6)AMULET
12 Ugly bro’s pic features big nose (9) PROBOSCIS
13 Frenzy should extinguish eventually (5) MUSTH
14 Critical of regressive characters in Vedic Age (4) ACID
16 Get down from French coach (7)DETRAIN
19 Honest politician jailed on riot ending with blast (7) TRUMPET
21 A posh country (4)
24 Block in vacuum flask after replacing central part (5) DEBAR
25 Brilliant star unreasonably ravenous to gain popularity initially (9) SUPERNOVA
27 World organisation’s quite unfair (6) UNJUST
28 Constant good to be changed with a variable (8)
29 Police officer can second dharnas (3-3)SIT-INS
30 "Here’s to following fantastic shot in match” (4-4) TAKE THAT
Down
1 Key to take to your heels (6)ESCAPE
2 Use a recipe not seen in Mylapore cooking (6)EMPLOY
3 What a tragedy to get rid of books! (5) HELLO
4 Saw fit to be subdued by no education (7) NOTICED
6 Teacher has a following outside school (4,5) ALMA MATER
7 Food firm and liquid as well (8) COLESLAW
8 Making secure marriage differing at the start (8) LATCHING
11 Worn out, very drunk (4) USED
15 Gaudy dress has trousers covering a leg (9) CAPARISON
17 Crook admits us in sporting arenas (8) STADIUMS
18 Big airliner, though not big enough for 1 ac. (5,3) JUMBO JET
20 Sound of disapproval on biting bend in tooth (4) TUSK
21 Work’s done with topping of soft cake (7)
22 Who had adjusted this seat? (6) HOWDAH
23 A giant rider, say (6)
26 One of urchins involved in bloody gore? (5) ROGUE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 European social worker gathers help to heal animal (8) ELEPHANT
5 Write off Mandela’s men being in prison without a term (6) CANCEL
9 Coup threatening delayed mate (8) COPULATE
10 Charm of poking at a stubborn person (6)AMULET
12 Ugly bro’s pic features big nose (9) PROBOSCIS
13 Frenzy should extinguish eventually (5) MUSTH
14 Critical of regressive characters in Vedic Age (4) ACID
16 Get down from French coach (7)DETRAIN
19 Honest politician jailed on riot ending with blast (7) TRUMPET
21 A posh country (4)PERU
24 Block in vacuum flask after replacing central part (5) DEBAR
25 Brilliant star unreasonably ravenous to gain popularity initially (9) SUPERNOVA
27 World organisation’s quite unfair (6) UNJUST
28 Constant good to be changed with a variable (8)AVOGADRO
29 Police officer can second dharnas (3-3)SIT-INS
30 "Here’s to following fantastic shot in match” (4-4) TAKE THAT
Down
1 Key to take to your heels (6)ESCAPE
2 Use a recipe not seen in Mylapore cooking (6)EMPLOY
3 What a tragedy to get rid of books! (5) HELLO
4 Saw fit to be subdued by no education (7) NOTICED
6 Teacher has a following outside school (4,5) ALMA MATER
7 Food firm and liquid as well (8) COLESLAW
8 Making secure marriage differing at the start (8) LATCHING
11 Worn out, very drunk (4) USED
15 Gaudy dress has trousers covering a leg (9) CAPARISON
17 Crook admits us in sporting arenas (8) STADIUMS
18 Big airliner, though not big enough for 1 ac. (5,3) JUMBO JET
20 Sound of disapproval on biting bend in tooth (4) TUSK
21 Work’s done with topping of soft cake (7)POPOVER
22 Who had adjusted this seat? (6) HOWDAH
23 A giant rider, say (6)MAHOUT
26 One of urchins involved in bloody gore? (5) ROGUE

:clap::clap::clap: An elephantine puzzle as the Col has rightly called it!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Location for obtaining secret information about an enemy somehow spoils netting (9,5) LISTENING POSTS
10 Ski run detective encounters Southern element (5)
11 Close? Not at all! (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
12 Unfinished tune we hear from a pirate (7)
13 Mixed high class salsa acceptable for children is nothing out of the ordinary (2,5) AS USUAL
14 Copper keys for pepper variety (5)
16 Lived one for all; restrained (9)
19 Dictatorship when theological rationalism covers blemish (9)
20 Gave party in front (5) DOLED
22 Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7)
25 The French short hood on figure (7)
27 Rude noise from a fruit? (9)
28 Affirmative response includes books for loud vulgar woman (5) YENTA
29 Very happy like the puppet-show figure (7,2,5)

Down
2 Scores with fashionable journalists (9)
3 The California case! (5)
4 Iron in crude nitrite for an Egyptian queen (9)
5 No rising tune for a Persian wheel (5)
6 Barking pure-bred terrier initially upset (9)
7 Chinese casual dress U.S. uncle kept for us initially (5)
8 It means you can put paid to being footloose and fancy free (7)
9 Broken ice-cap may cause an upheaval (6)
15 Birds lose independence but ate up television sets (4,5)
17 Amateur radio enthusiast meets a dry as dust, tailless baboon (9)
18 Disturbed gentle ice is appealing on television (9)
19 Woman of ill repute was half Republican (7)
21 Opposition to allegation and lie about it (6)
23 Tropical cyclone bent osier out of shape (5)
24 Ghastly when clear Charlie changed places with Rex (5)
26 A large rodent, being bashful, rolled up (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Location for obtaining secret information about an enemy somehow spoils netting (9,5) LISTENING POSTS
10 Ski run detective encounters Southern element (5)
11 Close? Not at all! (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
12 Unfinished tune we hear from a pirate (7)
13 Mixed high class salsa acceptable for children is nothing out of the ordinary (2,5) AS USUAL
14 Copper keys for pepper variety (5)
16 Lived one for all; restrained (9) INHIBITED
19 Dictatorship when theological rationalism covers blemish (9)
20 Gave party in front (5) DOLED
22 Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7)
25 The French short hood on figure (7)
27 Rude noise from a fruit? (9) RASPBERRY
28 Affirmative response includes books for loud vulgar woman (5) YENTA
29 Very happy like the puppet-show figure (7,2,5)
Down
2 Scores with fashionable journalists (9)
3 The California case! (5)
4 Iron in crude nitrite for an Egyptian queen (9)
5 No rising tune for a Persian wheel (5)
6 Barking pure-bred terrier initially upset (9)
7 Chinese casual dress U.S. uncle kept for us initially (5) SAMFU
8 It means you can put paid to being footloose and fancy free (7)
9 Broken ice-cap may cause an upheaval (6) IPECAC
15 Birds lose independence but ate up television sets (4,5)
17 Amateur radio enthusiast meets a dry as dust, tailless baboon (9) HAMADRYAS
18 Disturbed gentle ice is appealing on television (9)
19 Woman of ill repute was half Republican (7)
21 Opposition to allegation and lie about it (6)
23 Tropical cyclone bent osier out of shape (5)
24 Ghastly when clear Charlie changed places with Rex (5)
26 A large rodent, being bashful, rolled up (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Location for obtaining secret information about an enemy somehow spoils netting (9,5) LISTENING POSTS
10 Ski run detective encounters Southern element (5) PISTE
11 Close? Not at all! (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
12 Unfinished tune we hear from a pirate (7) CORSAIR
13 Mixed high class salsa acceptable for children is nothing out of the ordinary (2,5) AS USUAL
14 Copper keys for pepper variety (5) CUBEB
16 Lived one for all; restrained (9) INHIBITED
19 Dictatorship when theological rationalism covers blemish (9) DESPOTISM
20 Gave party in front (5) DOLED
22 Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7) MARITAL
25 The French short hood on figure (7)
27 Rude noise from a fruit? (9) RASPBERRY
28 Affirmative response includes books for loud vulgar woman (5) YENTA
29 Very happy like the puppet-show figure (7,2,5)
Down
2 Scores with fashionable journalists (9)
3 The California case! (5)
4 Iron in crude nitrite for an Egyptian queen (9)
5 No rising tune for a Persian wheel (5)
6 Barking pure-bred terrier initially upset (9)
7 Chinese casual dress U.S. uncle kept for us initially (5) SAMFU
8 It means you can put paid to being footloose and fancy free (7)
9 Broken ice-cap may cause an upheaval (6) IPECAC
15 Birds lose independence but ate up television sets (4,5)
17 Amateur radio enthusiast meets a dry as dust, tailless baboon (9) HAMADRYAS
18 Disturbed gentle ice is appealing on television (9)
19 Woman of ill repute was half Republican (7)
21 Opposition to allegation and lie about it (6)
23 Tropical cyclone bent osier out of shape (5)
24 Ghastly when clear Charlie changed places with Rex (5)
26 A large rodent, being bashful, rolled up (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Location for obtaining secret information about an enemy somehow spoils netting (9,5) LISTENING POSTS
10 Ski run detective encounters Southern element (5) PISTE
11 Close? Not at all! (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
12 Unfinished tune we hear from a pirate (7) CORSAIR
13 Mixed high class salsa acceptable for children is nothing out of the ordinary (2,5) AS USUAL
14 Copper keys for pepper variety (5) CUBEB
16 Lived one for all; restrained (9) INHIBITED
19 Dictatorship when theological rationalism covers blemish (9) DESPOTISM
20 Gave party in front (5) DOLED
22 Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7) MARITAL
25 The French short hood on figure (7) DECAGON
27 Rude noise from a fruit? (9) RASPBERRY
28 Affirmative response includes books for loud vulgar woman (5) YENTA
29 Very happy like the puppet-show figure (7,2,5) PLEASED AS PUNCH
Down
2 Scores with fashionable journalists (9) INSCRIBES
3 The California case! (5)
4 Iron in crude nitrite for an Egyptian queen (9) NEFERTITI
5 No rising tune for a Persian wheel (5) NORIA
6 Barking pure-bred terrier initially upset (9) PERTURBED
7 Chinese casual dress U.S. uncle kept for us initially (5) SAMFU
8 It means you can put paid to being footloose and fancy free (7) SETTLED
9 Broken ice-cap may cause an upheaval (6) IPECAC
15 Birds lose independence but ate up television sets (4,5) R-O- TUBES
17 Amateur radio enthusiast meets a dry as dust, tailless baboon (9) HAMADRYAS
18 Disturbed gentle ice is appealing on television (9) TELEGENIC
19 Woman of ill repute was half Republican (7) DEMIREP
21 Opposition to allegation and lie about it (6) DENIAL
23 Tropical cyclone bent osier out of shape (5) ROSIE
24 Ghastly when clear Charlie changed places with Rex (5) LURID
26 A large rodent, being bashful, rolled up (5) COYPU

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Location for obtaining secret information about an enemy somehow spoils netting (9,5) LISTENING POSTS
10 Ski run detective encounters Southern element (5) PISTE
11 Close? Not at all! (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
12 Unfinished tune we hear from a pirate (7) CORSAIR
13 Mixed high class salsa acceptable for children is nothing out of the ordinary (2,5) AS USUAL
14 Copper keys for pepper variety (5) CUBEB
16 Lived one for all; restrained (9) INHIBITED
19 Dictatorship when theological rationalism covers blemish (9) DESPOTISM
20 Gave party in front (5) DOLED
22 Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7) MARITAL
25 The French short hood on figure (7) DECAGON
27 Rude noise from a fruit? (9) RASPBERRY
28 Affirmative response includes books for loud vulgar woman (5) YENTA
29 Very happy like the puppet-show figure (7,2,5) PLEASED AS PUNCH
Down
2 Scores with fashionable journalists (9) INSCRIBES
3 The California case! (5)THECA
4 Iron in crude nitrite for an Egyptian queen (9) NEFERTITI
5 No rising tune for a Persian wheel (5) NORIA
6 Barking pure-bred terrier initially upset (9) PERTURBED
7 Chinese casual dress U.S. uncle kept for us initially (5) SAMFU
8 It means you can put paid to being footloose and fancy free (7) SETTLED
9 Broken ice-cap may cause an upheaval (6) IPECAC
15 Birds lose independence but ate up television sets (4,5) BOOB TUBES
17 Amateur radio enthusiast meets a dry as dust, tailless baboon (9) HAMADRYAS
18 Disturbed gentle ice is appealing on television (9) TELEGENIC
19 Woman of ill repute was half Republican (7) DEMIREP
21 Opposition to allegation and lie about it (6) DENIAL
23 Tropical cyclone bent osier out of shape (5) ROSIE
24 Ghastly when clear Charlie changed places with Rex (5) LURID
26 A large rodent, being bashful, rolled up (5) COYPU

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

[pammechchu]

Across
6 Bruce Banner’s unseaworthy ship (4) HULK
8 Ship Shiva, for example (9)
10 Span across control deck (6)
11 Nervous person’s antic after loss of first letter containing money (8)
12 Cable-winder’s catnaps at sea (7)
14 Members of the clergy were seen after heavy artillery pieces fired initial nitrogen… (6)
16 …shells that can make you laugh or cry (4,3)
18 Katari, perhaps, composed madrigal after girl went away (7) ADMIRAL
21 A returning knight captured the French king in a three-horse carriage (6)
23 Top Gun’s sorties in groups of aircrafts (7)
25 Naval bottling operation, like the one in Goa or Chittagong? (8)
27 Harbour airman after relocation (6)
29 Order, hesitantly, James Bond, for example (9)
30 Efficiently, sailor loads yacht initially (4)
Down
1 Kids run around and slide (4) SKID
2 Arrival of five in a German hospital ward (6)
3 Idiotic, but Archaeological Survey of India has just one less than ten under it (7) ASININE
4 Initially terrified, communist held a tailless cat and was defeated heavily (8)
5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)
7 Reticule, endlessly re-stiched into another sac (7) UTRICLE
9 Grin with some enthusiasm about rule (5)
13 Rebuilt Paris for a Zoroastrian (5)
15 Make horse-like sound by moving hinge (5)
17 Gelatinous substance got by Ottoman leader and king, not once but twice (4,4)
19 Magazine of Indian army occupying a primarily rebel land (7)
20 Cricket side finishes and causes resentment (7)
22 Derelicts contain a part of a holy person’s body (5)
24 Intern two men with you, reportedly, in anger (6)
26 Military policeman is after accountant’s tent (4)
28 Raise the stern (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Bruce Banner’s unseaworthy ship (4) HULK
8 Ship Shiva, for example (9)
10 Span across control deck (6)
11 Nervous person’s antic after loss of first letter containing money (8)
12 Cable-winder’s catnaps at sea (7)
14 Members of the clergy were seen after heavy artillery pieces fired initial nitrogen… (6)
16 …shells that can make you laugh or cry (4,3)
18 Katari, perhaps, composed madrigal after girl went away (7) ADMIRAL
21 A returning knight captured the French king in a three-horse carriage (6) TROIKA
23 Top Gun’s sorties in groups of aircrafts (7)FLIGHTS
25 Naval bottling operation, like the one in Goa or Chittagong? (8) BLOCKADE
27 Harbour airman after relocation (6) MARINA
29 Order, hesitantly, James Bond, for example (9) COMMANDER
30 Efficiently, sailor loads yacht initially (4)
Down
1 Kids run around and slide (4) SKID
2 Arrival of five in a German hospital ward (6)
3 Idiotic, but Archaeological Survey of India has just one less than ten under it (7) ASININE
4 Initially terrified, communist held a tailless cat and was defeated heavily (8)
5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)
7 Reticule, endlessly re-stiched into another sac (7) UTRICLE
9 Grin with some enthusiasm about rule (5)
13 Rebuilt Paris for a Zoroastrian (5)
15 Make horse-like sound by moving hinge (5)
17 Gelatinous substance got by Ottoman leader and king, not once but twice (4,4)
19 Magazine of Indian army occupying a primarily rebel land (7)
20 Cricket side finishes and causes resentment (7)
22 Derelicts contain a part of a holy person’s body (5)
24 Intern two men with you, reportedly, in anger (6)
26 Military policeman is after accountant’s tent (4)
28 Raise the stern (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Bruce Banner’s unseaworthy ship (4) HULK
8 Ship Shiva, for example (9)DESTROYER
10 Span across control deck (6)
11 Nervous person’s antic after loss of first letter containing money (8)
12 Cable-winder’s catnaps at sea (7)
14 Members of the clergy were seen after heavy artillery pieces fired initial nitrogen… (6)
16 …shells that can make you laugh or cry (4,3)
18 Katari, perhaps, composed madrigal after girl went away (7) ADMIRAL
21 A returning knight captured the French king in a three-horse carriage (6) TROIKA
23 Top Gun’s sorties in groups of aircrafts (7)FLIGHTS
25 Naval bottling operation, like the one in Goa or Chittagong? (8) BLOCKADE
27 Harbour airman after relocation (6) MARINA
29 Order, hesitantly, James Bond, for example (9) COMMANDER
30 Efficiently, sailor loads yacht initially (4)ABLY
Down
1 Kids run around and slide (4) SKID
2 Arrival of five in a German hospital ward (6)
3 Idiotic, but Archaeological Survey of India has just one less than ten under it (7) ASININE
4 Initially terrified, communist held a tailless cat and was defeated heavily (8)
5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)
7 Reticule, endlessly re-stiched into another sac (7) UTRICLE
9 Grin with some enthusiasm about rule (5)REIGN
13 Rebuilt Paris for a Zoroastrian (5)
15 Make horse-like sound by moving hinge (5)NEIGH
17 Gelatinous substance got by Ottoman leader and king, not once but twice (4,4)
19 Magazine of Indian army occupying a primarily rebel land (7)
20 Cricket side finishes and causes resentment (7)OFFENDS
22 Derelicts contain a part of a holy person’s body (5)
24 Intern two men with you, reportedly, in anger (6)
26 Military policeman is after accountant’s tent (4)
28 Raise the stern (4)

[pammechchu]

Exhilarating... I am compelled to say...

[spchennai]

Across
6 Bruce Banner’s unseaworthy ship (4) HULK
8 Ship Shiva, for example (9)DESTROYER
10 Span across control deck (6) BRIDGE
11 Nervous person’s antic after loss of first letter containing money (8) NEUROTIC
12 Cable-winder’s catnaps at sea (7) CAPSTAN
14 Members of the clergy were seen after heavy artillery pieces fired initial nitrogen… (6) CANONS
16 …shells that can make you laugh or cry (4,3) TEAR GAS
18 Katari, perhaps, composed madrigal after girl went away (7) ADMIRAL
21 A returning knight captured the French king in a three-horse carriage (6) TROIKA
23 Top Gun’s sorties in groups of aircrafts (7)FLIGHTS
25 Naval bottling operation, like the one in Goa or Chittagong? (8) BLOCKADE
27 Harbour airman after relocation (6) MARINA
29 Order, hesitantly, James Bond, for example (9) COMMANDER
30 Efficiently, sailor loads yacht initially (4)ABLY
Down
1 Kids run around and slide (4) SKID
2 Arrival of five in a German hospital ward (6) ADVENT
3 Idiotic, but Archaeological Survey of India has just one less than ten under it (7) ASININE
4 Initially terrified, communist held a tailless cat and was defeated heavily (8) TROUNCED
5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)
7 Reticule, endlessly re-stiched into another sac (7) UTRICLE
9 Grin with some enthusiasm about rule (5)REIGN
13 Rebuilt Paris for a Zoroastrian (5) PARSI
15 Make horse-like sound by moving hinge (5)NEIGH
17 Gelatinous substance got by Ottoman leader and king, not once but twice (4,4) AGAR AGAR
19 Magazine of Indian army occupying a primarily rebel land (7) ARSENAL
20 Cricket side finishes and causes resentment (7)OFFENDS
22 Derelicts contain a part of a holy person’s body (5) RELIC
24 Intern two men with you, reportedly, in anger (6) IMMURE
26 Military policeman is after accountant’s tent (4) CAMP
28 Raise the stern (4) REAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)GYRO

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

Quoting from the Colonel's blog:"Incognito dedicates this CW to all Indian Naval personnel. In India Navy Day is celebrated on 04 Dec every year as a commemorative of Operation TRIDENT."

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fork in byway, initially leading to farm (6)
4 Ducks in shopping area by a road close to ponds (8)MALLARDS
10 Potential shown by former PM's gardener (10,5)
11 Sat out in front of a Parisian church, being hearty (7)
12 Boy nicking article is serious (7)
13 Estimator abroad in Asian country (4,5)
15 Song told a story (4)
17 Queen featured in Cuban newspaper (4)
19 Set-to with crew, unfortunately, in Northants town (9)
22 Good one in bar, clear (7)
23 Big eel wriggling across lake, clear (7)
25 The minutes of the last meeting should be one of the most important things to be discussed? (4,2,3,6)
26 Film ambassador and bishop on board train (3,5)
27 Around noon, notice vet coming (6)ADVENT
Down
1 Free antelope and most of other ruminants (8)
2 In sacred river, a leading character (5)
3 Piece of furniture - can it be baroque? (7)
5 In a straight line? Amazing cartwheels, if so (2,3,4,5)
6 Broad-minded, artist included in false statement? (7)LIBERAL
7 Vote loser, possibly, for president (9)ROOSEVELT
8 Legislative body established around North America and Spain (6)SENATE
9 Football club's team had to chill out (6,8)
14 Highly curious after crime? Sounds like it in place of worship (9)
16 Object after silly sketch (8)
18 Almost stop by nearby pen (7)
20 Given a ring and hired? (7)
21 Stale pork pie, say, could be past its sell-by date? (3,3)
24 Spree in Crosby, perhaps ending in Bootle (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Fork in byway, initially leading to farm (6)
4 Ducks in shopping area by a road close to ponds (8)MALLARDS
10 Potential shown by former PM's gardener (10,5)
11 Sat out in front of a Parisian church, being hearty (7)
12 Boy nicking article is serious (7) EARNEST
13 Estimator abroad in Asian country (4,5)
15 Song told a story (4)
17 Queen featured in Cuban newspaper (4)
19 Set-to with crew, unfortunately, in Northants town (9)
22 Good one in bar, clear (7)
23 Big eel wriggling across lake, clear (7) LEGIBLE
25 The minutes of the last meeting should be one of the most important things to be discussed? (4,2,3,6)
26 Film ambassador and bishop on board train (3,5)
27 Around noon, notice vet coming (6)ADVENT
Down
1 Free antelope and most of other ruminants (8)
2 In sacred river, a leading character (5)
3 Piece of furniture - can it be baroque? (7)
5 In a straight line? Amazing cartwheels, if so (2,3,4,5) AS THE CROW FLIES
6 Broad-minded, artist included in false statement? (7)LIBERAL
7 Vote loser, possibly, for president (9)ROOSEVELT
8 Legislative body established around North America and Spain (6)SENATE
9 Football club's team had to chill out (6,8)
14 Highly curious after crime? Sounds like it in place of worship (9)
16 Object after silly sketch (8)
18 Almost stop by nearby pen (7)
20 Given a ring and hired? (7) ENGAGED
21 Stale pork pie, say, could be past its sell-by date? (3,3)
24 Spree in Crosby, perhaps ending in Bootle (5) BINGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fork in byway, initially leading to farm (6)BRANCH
4 Ducks in shopping area by a road close to ponds (8)MALLARDS
10 Potential shown by former PM's gardener (10,5)CAPABILITY BROWN
11 Sat out in front of a Parisian church, being hearty (7)STAUNCH
12 Boy nicking article is serious (7) EARNEST
13 Estimator abroad in Asian country (4,5)EAST TIMOR
15 Song told a story (4)LIED
17 Queen featured in Cuban newspaper (4)ANNE
19 Set-to with crew, unfortunately, in Northants town (9)TOWCESTER
22 Good one in bar, clear (7)LOGICAL
23 Big eel wriggling across lake, clear (7) LEGIBLE
25 The minutes of the last meeting should be one of the most important things to be discussed? (4,2,3,6)HIGH ON THE AGENDA
26 Film ambassador and bishop on board train (3,5)THE BEACH
27 Around noon, notice vet coming (6)ADVENT
Down
1 Free antelope and most of other ruminants (8)BUCKSHEE
2 In sacred river, a leading character (5)ALPHA
3 Piece of furniture - can it be baroque? (7)CABINET
5 In a straight line? Amazing cartwheels, if so (2,3,4,5) AS THE CROW FLIES
6 Broad-minded, artist included in false statement? (7)LIBERAL
7 Vote loser, possibly, for president (9)ROOSEVELT
8 Legislative body established around North America and Spain (6)SENATE
9 Football club's team had to chill out (6,8)OLDHAM ATHLETIC
14 Highly curious after crime? Sounds like it in place of worship (9)SYNAGOGUE
16 Object after silly sketch (8)ARTEFACT
18 Almost stop by nearby pen (7)ENCLOSE
20 Given a ring and hired? (7) ENGAGED
21 Stale pork pie, say, could be past its sell-by date? (3,3)OLD HAT
24 Spree in Crosby, perhaps ending in Bootle (5) BINGE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!
Am taking leave tomorrow!:)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3)
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8)
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6)
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8)
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6)
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8)
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6)
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6)
24 The social event to end all social events (6)
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4)
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9)

Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7)
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5)
4 Egg departs from these (7)
5 Where standards are set? (9)
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7)
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9)
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5)
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9)
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7)
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7)
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7)
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5)
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3)
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8)
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6)
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8)
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6)
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8)
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6)
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6)
24 The social event to end all social events (6)
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4)
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9)

Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7)
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5)
4 Egg departs from these (7)
5 Where standards are set? (9)
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7)
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9)
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5) HOME TRUTH
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9) CABRIOLET
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7) CONSIGN
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7) ENSLAVE
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7) COROLLA
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5)
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3)
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8)
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6)
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8)
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6)
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8)
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6)
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6)
24 The social event to end all social events (6) BURIAL
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4) CHIN
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9)
Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7)
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5) SPICY
4 Egg departs from these (7)
5 Where standards are set? (9)
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7) MACHINE
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9)
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5) HOME TRUTH
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9) CABRIOLET
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7) CONSIGN
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7) ENSLAVE
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7) COROLLA
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5)
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5) BEAST

[spchennai]

Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3) POLISH OFF?
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8) MANTILLA
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6) ACCENT?
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8) INSPIRIT
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6) PHYSIC
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8) AMICABLE
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6) FACETS
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6) LARIAT
24 The social event to end all social events (6) BURIAL
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4) CHIN
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9) THEOCRACY
Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7) LETTERS
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5) SPICY correction SALTY
4 Egg departs from these (7) OVARIES
5 Where standards are set? (9) FLAGSTAFF
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7) MACHINE
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9) MENDICANT
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5) HOME TRUTH
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9) CABRIOLET
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7) CONSIGN
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7) ENSLAVE
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7) COROLLA
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5) LILAC
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5) BEAST correction ALARY

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6)
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4)
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5)
16 Composer takes note on land (5)
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8)
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6)
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4)
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6)

Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (6)
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5)
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5)
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7)
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6)
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9)
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7)
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7)
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6)
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6)
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4)
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5)
16 Composer takes note on land (5)
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8)
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6) ASSUME
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4) NEAT
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6) ASPECT
Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (6)
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5)
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5)
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7)
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6)
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9)
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7)
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7) HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6)
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6) MAIDAN
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6)
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4)
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5)
16 Composer takes note on land (5)
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8)
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6)
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4)
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6)

Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (6) MATRONS (7)
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5) IRONS
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5)
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7)
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6)
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9)
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7)
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7) HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6)
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6)
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4)
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5)
16 Composer takes note on land (5)
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8)
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6) ASSUME
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4) NEAT
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6) ASPECT
Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (6)
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5)
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5) SAND TRAPS
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7) SALLOWS
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6) PHANTOM ORCHID
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9) EXCRETION
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7) EXARCHS
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7)HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6)
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)MAIDEN
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6)
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4)
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)COPSES
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)ASPERSION
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5)
16 Composer takes note on land (5)
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)SOPHISTRY
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8)
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6) ASSUME
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4) NEAT
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)SANEST
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6) ASPECT
Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (6)
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5)
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)EXCUSES
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5) SAND TRAPS
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7) SALLOWS
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6) PHANTOM ORCHID
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9) EXCRETION
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7) EXARCHS
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7)HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6)
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

[spchennai]

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)MAIDEN
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6) AVISOS
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4) ETRO?
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)COPSES
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)ASPERSION
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5) BALSA
16 Composer takes note on land (5) BEACH
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)SOPHISTRY
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8) MAJESTIC
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6) ASSUME
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4) NEAT
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)SANEST
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6) ASPECT
Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (7, not 6) MATRONS
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5) IRONS
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)EXCUSES
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5) SAND TRAPS
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7) SALLOWS
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6) PHANTOM ORCHID
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9) EXCRETION
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7) EXARCHS
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7)HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6) STROPS?
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)MAIDEN
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6) AVISOS
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4) OTTO
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)COPSES
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)ASPERSION
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5) BALSA
16 Composer takes note on land (5) BEACH
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)SOPHISTRY
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8) MAJESTIC
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6) ASSUME
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4) NEAT
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)SANEST
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6) ASPECT
Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (7, not 6) MATRONS
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5) IRONS
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)EXCUSES
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5) SAND TRAPS
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7) SALLOWS
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6) PHANTOM ORCHID
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9) EXCRETION
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7) EXARCHS
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7)HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6) STROPS
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)
14 In a party or within four walls? (6)
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7)
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7)
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6)
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5)
26 Very old cry to return fire (6)
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8)
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6)
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8)

Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6)
2 I screened new home (9)
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7)
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9)
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)
11 Ali once left in a small island (4)
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9)
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4)
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4)
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7)
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6)
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)
14 In a party or within four walls? (6) INDOOR
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7)
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7)
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6)
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5)
26 Very old cry to return fire (6)
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8) SHRAPNEL
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6)
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8)
Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6) WINNER
2 I screened new home (9) RESIDENCE
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7)
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9)
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)
11 Ali once left in a small island (4)
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9)
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4)
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4)
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7) CATCHER
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6)
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)TELEVISED
14 In a party or within four walls? (6) INDOOR
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7)
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7)
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6)
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)DESERT RAT
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5)
26 Very old cry to return fire (6)
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8) SHRAPNEL
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6)
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8)
Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6) WINNER
2 I screened new home (9) RESIDENCE
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)ERROR
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7)
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9)
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)GRASS
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)OVERDONE
11 Ali once left in a small island (4)
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9)
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4)
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4)
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7) CATCHER
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6)
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)TELEVISED
14 In a party or within four walls? (6) INDOOR
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7) YARDAGE
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7) CHEETAH
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6) CARPET
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)DESERT RAT
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5)
26 Very old cry to return fire (6) VOLLEY
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8) SHRAPNEL
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6) RETURN
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8)
Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6) WINNER
2 I screened new home (9) RESIDENCE
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)ERROR
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7)
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9)
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)GRASS
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)OVERDONE
11 Ali once left in a small island (4)
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9)
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4)
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4)
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7) CATCHER
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6)
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5)

[CLUELESS]

no on-line grid to write on!!:banghead::idontgetit:

[spchennai]

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)TELEVISED
14 In a party or within four walls? (6) INDOOR
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7) YARDAGE
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7) CHEETAH
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6) CARPET
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)DESERT RAT
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5) SERVE
26 Very old cry to return fire (6) VOLLEY
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8) SHRAPNEL
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6) RETURN
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8) ARCHNESS
Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6) WINNER
2 I screened new home (9) RESIDENCE
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)ERROR
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7) DENATOR
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9) DELIVERER
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)GRASS
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)OVERDONE
11 Ali once left in a small island (4) CLAY
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9) ABERRANCE
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4) ICED OVER
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4) HARD?
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7) CATCHER
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6) REALMS
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5) SMASH

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)TELEVISED
14 In a party or within four walls? (6) INDOOR
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7) YARDAGE
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7) CHEETAH
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6) CARPET
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)DESERT RAT
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5) SERVE
26 Very old cry to return fire (6) VOLLEY
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8) SHRAPNEL
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6) RETURN
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8) ARCHNESS
Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6) WINNER
2 I screened new home (9) RESIDENCE
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)ERROR
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7) DENATOR
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9) DELIVERER
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)GRASS
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)OVERDREW
11 Ali once left in a small island (4) CLAY
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)OUTERWEAR
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9) ABERRANCE
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4) ICED OVER
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4) HARD
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7) CATCHER
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6) REALMS
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)SPLIT
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5) SMASH

:clap::clap::clap: An interesting tennis puzzle!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Had an &lit falling in place (8) THAILAND
5 Material in tabloid’s first publication (6) TISSUE
9 Can spending time mostly reflecting in silence work for a metal artist! (8)
10 Cover story (6)
12 Time in Romania with a wild woman (9) INAMORATA
13 Measure of fuel, after starting to run, consumed by a luxury car (5)
14 What tightrope walkers need to be (4-8) WELL BALANCED
18 Herbal tea I brewed — it’s sipped to restore good health (12) REHABILITATE
23 Done finally in 30 days without taking a risk (5)
24 Suddenly, everyone agreed to support a conservative (3,2,4)
26 Techie falling short working on a programming language, gets frantic (6)
27 Song’s a hit with guys in Yale perhaps (8)
28 Extremely tipsy and drunk, Chet goes in grumpy (6)
29 Fictional guy, character needing no introduction — an ambitious one (2-6)

Down
1 Food bird nibbled (6)
2 Recall an article in yearbook (6)
3 Beemer’s top end luxury car parked outside prison (5)
4 Catch and hop — that’s the game (3,4)
6 Essential to bring in a new team to begin with (9)
7 Sleuth and press following girl on the run (8)
8 Adore old exotic city — a legendary one (2,6)
11 Good story that doesn’t start to get crazy (4)
15 To elaborate, Vulcan comes back acting all stupid (9)
16 Omit photograph — tactical court move (4,4)
17 It doesn’t leave one with much on top! (8)
19 Large clumsy man, a chump (4)
20 Cry from a friend in hot water (5-2)
21 Overthrow an international organisation located around America (6)
22 Sound coming from vendor’s storage space (6)
25 Matter/mass inside you (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Had an &lit falling in place (8) THAILAND
5 Material in tabloid’s first publication (6) TISSUE
9 Can spending time mostly reflecting in silence work for a metal artist! (8)
10 Cover story (6)
12 Time in Romania with a wild woman (9) INAMORATA
13 Measure of fuel, after starting to run, consumed by a luxury car (5)
14 What tightrope walkers need to be (4-8) WELL BALANCED
18 Herbal tea I brewed — it’s sipped to restore good health (12) REHABILITATE
23 Done finally in 30 days without taking a risk (5)
24 Suddenly, everyone agreed to support a conservative (3,2,4)
26 Techie falling short working on a programming language, gets frantic (6)
27 Song’s a hit with guys in Yale perhaps (8)
28 Extremely tipsy and drunk, Chet goes in grumpy (6)
29 Fictional guy, character needing no introduction — an ambitious one (2-6)

Down
1 Food bird nibbled (6)
2 Recall an article in yearbook (6)ANNUAL
3 Beemer’s top end luxury car parked outside prison (5)
4 Catch and hop — that’s the game (3,4)NET BALL
6 Essential to bring in a new team to begin with (9)IMPORTANT
7 Sleuth and press following girl on the run (8)
8 Adore old exotic city — a legendary one (2,6)EL DORADO
11 Good story that doesn’t start to get crazy (4)SAGA
15 To elaborate, Vulcan comes back acting all stupid (9)
16 Omit photograph — tactical court move (4,4)
17 It doesn’t leave one with much on top! (8)
19 Large clumsy man, a chump (4)
20 Cry from a friend in hot water (5-2)
21 Overthrow an international organisation located around America (6)
22 Sound coming from vendor’s storage space (6)
25 Matter/mass inside you (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Had an &lit falling in place (8) THAILAND
5 Material in tabloid’s first publication (6) TISSUE
9 Can spending time mostly reflecting in silence work for a metal artist! (8)
10 Cover story (6)
12 Time in Romania with a wild woman (9) INAMORATA
13 Measure of fuel, after starting to run, consumed by a luxury car (5)
14 What tightrope walkers need to be (4-8) WELL BALANCED
18 Herbal tea I brewed — it’s sipped to restore good health (12) REHABILITATE
23 Done finally in 30 days without taking a risk (5) PERIL
24 Suddenly, everyone agreed to support a conservative (3,2,4)
26 Techie falling short working on a programming language, gets frantic (6)
27 Song’s a hit with guys in Yale perhaps (8)
28 Extremely tipsy and drunk, Chet goes in grumpy (6) TETCHY
29 Fictional guy, character needing no introduction — an ambitious one (2-6) GO GETTER

Down
1 Food bird nibbled (6)
2 Recall an article in yearbook (6)ANNUAL
3 Beemer’s top end luxury car parked outside prison (5)
4 Catch and hop — that’s the game (3,4)NET BALL
6 Essential to bring in a new team to begin with (9)IMPORTANT
7 Sleuth and press following girl on the run (8)
8 Adore old exotic city — a legendary one (2,6)EL DORADO
11 Good story that doesn’t start to get crazy (4)SAGA
15 To elaborate, Vulcan comes back acting all stupid (9) EMBELLISH
16 Omit photograph — tactical court move (4,4) DROP SHOT
17 It doesn’t leave one with much on top! (8)
19 Large clumsy man, a chump (4)
20 Cry from a friend in hot water (5-2)
21 Overthrow an international organisation located around America (6)
22 Sound coming from vendor’s storage space (6)
25 Matter/mass inside you (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Had an &lit falling in place (8) THAILAND
5 Material in tabloid’s first publication (6) TISSUE
9 Can spending time mostly reflecting in silence work for a metal artist! (8)
10 Cover story (6)
12 Time in Romania with a wild woman (9) INAMORATA
13 Measure of fuel, after starting to run, consumed by a luxury car (5) RULER
14 What tightrope walkers need to be (4-8) WELL BALANCED
18 Herbal tea I brewed — it’s sipped to restore good health (12) REHABILITATE
23 Done finally in 30 days without taking a risk (5) PERIL
24 Suddenly, everyone agreed to support a conservative (3,2,4) ALL AT ONCE
26 Techie falling short working on a programming language, gets frantic (6) HECTIC
27 Song’s a hit with guys in Yale perhaps (8) HYMENEAL
28 Extremely tipsy and drunk, Chet goes in grumpy (6) TETCHY
29 Fictional guy, character needing no introduction — an ambitious one (2-6) GO GETTER

Down
1 Food bird nibbled (6) TITBIT
2 Recall an article in yearbook (6)ANNUAL
3 Beemer’s top end luxury car parked outside prison (5)
4 Catch and hop — that’s the game (3,4)NET BALL
6 Essential to bring in a new team to begin with (9)IMPORTANT
7 Sleuth and press following girl on the run (8)
8 Adore old exotic city — a legendary one (2,6)EL DORADO
11 Good story that doesn’t start to get crazy (4)SAGA
15 To elaborate, Vulcan comes back acting all stupid (9) EMBELLISH
16 Omit photograph — tactical court move (4,4) DROP SHOT
17 It doesn’t leave one with much on top! (8)
19 Large clumsy man, a chump (4)
20 Cry from a friend in hot water (5-2)
21 Overthrow an international organisation located around America (6)
22 Sound coming from vendor’s storage space (6)
25 Matter/mass inside you (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Had an &lit falling in place (8) THAILAND
5 Material in tabloid’s first publication (6) TISSUE
9 Can spending time mostly reflecting in silence work for a metal artist! (8) TINSMITH
10 Cover story (6) SPREAD
12 Time in Romania with a wild woman (9) INAMORATA
13 Measure of fuel, after starting to run, consumed by a luxury car (5) RULER
14 What tightrope walkers need to be (4-8) WELL BALANCED
18 Herbal tea I brewed — it’s sipped to restore good health (12) REHABILITATE
23 Done finally in 30 days without taking a risk (5) PERIL
24 Suddenly, everyone agreed to support a conservative (3,2,4) ALL AT ONCE
26 Techie falling short working on a programming language, gets frantic (6) HECTIC
27 Song’s a hit with guys in Yale perhaps (8) HYMENEAL
28 Extremely tipsy and drunk, Chet goes in grumpy (6) TETCHY
29 Fictional guy, character needing no introduction — an ambitious one (2-6) GO GETTER

Down
1 Food bird nibbled (6) TITBIT
2 Recall an article in yearbook (6)ANNUAL
3 Beemer’s top end luxury car parked outside prison (5) LIMBO
4 Catch and hop — that’s the game (3,4)NET BALL
6 Essential to bring in a new team to begin with (9)IMPORTANT
7 Sleuth and press following girl on the run (8) SHERLOCK
8 Adore old exotic city — a legendary one (2,6)EL DORADO
11 Good story that doesn’t start to get crazy (4)SAGA
15 To elaborate, Vulcan comes back acting all stupid (9) EMBELLISH
16 Omit photograph — tactical court move (4,4) DROP SHOT
17 It doesn’t leave one with much on top! (8) SHORTCUT
19 Large clumsy man, a chump (4) LOAF
20 Cry from a friend in hot water (5-2) TALLY-HO
21 Overthrow an international organisation located around America (6) UNSEAT
22 Sound coming from vendor’s storage space (6) CELLAR
25 Matter/mass inside you (5) THEME

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Soft noise right outside a mail boat (6)
4 Melt granites to obtain an element like Radon (5,3)
10 Father’s clipper used as a fastener (9)
11 Tease unknown person in between (5)
12 Stall an assassin (5)
13 Maybe a goal for a gun (9)
14 Messenger is closest to our light source (7)
16 Newts in the left side (4)
19 Corrupts volatile memory counter (4)
21 God’s ratio found in fibre’s nerve centre (7)
24 Note lawsuits’ responses (9)
25 Leap over an underground burial chamber (5)
26 Dinar touched the lowest point (5)
27 Environmental group trumpeted a salad ingredient (5,4)
28 Favoured unlimited fish for a part of a course (4,4)
29 Fool around vocational college in the present situation (2,2,2,)

Down
1 Explosive spot almost fades away when mantra is introduced (4,4)
2 Cabinet committee has a sweetened beverage as a starter (8)
3 Dirt from fireplace having no roof (5) EARTH
5 Write up melody for God (7) NEPTUNE
6 Bugbane to scare head (6-3)
7 Flashy make-up, used at first, left ugly zit (6)
8 Lead pot rested on top (6) SATURN
9 Drowsy agent is taken around a shelter (6)
15 Remaining the same in unrelated manoeuvre (9)
17 Stone Open University exam is the toughest (8)
18 Decay within, plagues public demonstrations (8)
20 Organises rounds for a bunch of underlings (7)
21 Ridicule surrounding street entertainer (6)
22 University managed by us was once named after Herschel (6) URANUS
23 Gave a bit of dope swallowed by some Chinese editor (6)
25 Parvenu shockingly exposes a beautiful woman (5) VENUS

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Soft noise right outside a mail boat (6) PACKET
4 Melt granites to obtain an element like Radon (5,3) INERT GAS
10 Father’s clipper used as a fastener (9) PAPERCLIP
11 Tease unknown person in between (5)
12 Stall an assassin (5) BOOTH
13 Maybe a goal for a gun (9)
14 Messenger is closest to our light source (7)
16 Newts in the left side (4)
19 Corrupts volatile memory counter (4)
21 God’s ratio found in fibre’s nerve centre (7)
24 Note lawsuits’ responses (9)
25 Leap over an underground burial chamber (5)
26 Dinar touched the lowest point (5)
27 Environmental group trumpeted a salad ingredient (5,4)
28 Favoured unlimited fish for a part of a course (4,4)
29 Fool around vocational college in the present situation (2,2,2,)

Down
1 Explosive spot almost fades away when mantra is introduced (4,4)
2 Cabinet committee has a sweetened beverage as a starter (8)
3 Dirt from fireplace having no roof (5) EARTH
5 Write up melody for God (7) NEPTUNE
6 Bugbane to scare head (6-3)
7 Flashy make-up, used at first, left ugly zit (6)
8 Lead pot rested on top (6) SATURN
9 Drowsy agent is taken around a shelter (6) SLEEPY
15 Remaining the same in unrelated manoeuvre (9)
17 Stone Open University exam is the toughest (8)
18 Decay within, plagues public demonstrations (8)
20 Organises rounds for a bunch of underlings (7)
21 Ridicule surrounding street entertainer (6)
22 University managed by us was once named after Herschel (6) URANUS
23 Gave a bit of dope swallowed by some Chinese editor (6)
25 Parvenu shockingly exposes a beautiful woman (5) VENUS

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Soft noise right outside a mail boat (6) PACKET
4 Melt granites to obtain an element like Radon (5,3) INERT GAS
10 Father’s clipper used as a fastener (9) PAPERCLIP
11 Tease unknown person in between (5)
12 Stall an assassin (5) BOOTH
13 Maybe a goal for a gun (9) EQUALISER
14 Messenger is closest to our light source (7)
16 Newts in the left side (4)
19 Corrupts volatile memory counter (4)
21 God’s ratio found in fibre’s nerve centre (7)
24 Note lawsuits’ responses (9)
25 Leap over an underground burial chamber (5) VAULT
26 Dinar touched the lowest point (5) NADIR
27 Environmental group trumpeted a salad ingredient (5,4) GREEN PEAS
28 Favoured unlimited fish for a part of a course (4,4)
29 Fool around vocational college in the present situation (2,2,2,)
Down
1 Explosive spot almost fades away when mantra is introduced (4,4)
2 Cabinet committee has a sweetened beverage as a starter (8) CUPBOARD
3 Dirt from fireplace having no roof (5) EARTH
5 Write up melody for God (7) NEPTUNE
6 Bugbane to scare head (6-3)
7 Flashy make-up, used at first, left ugly zit (6)
8 Lead pot rested on top (6) SATURN
9 Drowsy agent is taken around a shelter (6) SLEEPY
15 Remaining the same in unrelated manoeuvre (9)
17 Stone Open University exam is the toughest (8)
18 Decay within, plagues public demonstrations (8)
20 Organises rounds for a bunch of underlings (7)
21 Ridicule surrounding street entertainer (6)
22 University managed by us was once named after Herschel (6) URANUS
23 Gave a bit of dope swallowed by some Chinese editor (6)
25 Parvenu shockingly exposes a beautiful woman (5) VENUS

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Soft noise right outside a mail boat (6) PACKET
4 Melt granites to obtain an element like Radon (5,3) INERT GAS
10 Father’s clipper used as a fastener (9) PAPERCLIP
11 Tease unknown person in between (5) TWIXT
12 Stall an assassin (5) BOOTH
13 Maybe a goal for a gun (9) EQUALISER
14 Messenger is closest to our light source (7) MERCURY
16 Newts in the left side (4) EFTS
19 Corrupts volatile memory counter (4) MARS
21 God’s ratio found in fibre’s nerve centre (7) JUPITER
24 Note lawsuits’ responses (9)
25 Leap over an underground burial chamber (5) VAULT
26 Dinar touched the lowest point (5) NADIR
27 Environmental group trumpeted a salad ingredient (5,4) GREEN PEAS
28 Favoured unlimited fish for a part of a course (4,4)
29 Fool around vocational college in the present situation (2,2,2,)

Down
1 Explosive spot almost fades away when mantra is introduced (4,4)
2 Cabinet committee has a sweetened beverage as a starter (8) CUPBOARD
3 Dirt from fireplace having no roof (5) EARTH
5 Write up melody for God (7) NEPTUNE
6 Bugbane to scare head (6-3)
7 Flashy make-up, used at first, left ugly zit (6)
8 Lead pot rested on top (6) SATURN
9 Drowsy agent is taken around a shelter (6) SLEEPY
15 Remaining the same in unrelated manoeuvre (9)
17 Stone Open University exam is the toughest (8)
18 Decay within, plagues public demonstrations (8)
20 Organises rounds for a bunch of underlings (7)
21 Ridicule surrounding street entertainer (6)
22 University managed by us was once named after Herschel (6) URANUS
23 Gave a bit of dope swallowed by some Chinese editor (6)
25 Parvenu shockingly exposes a beautiful woman (5) VENUS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Soft noise right outside a mail boat (6) PACKET
4 Melt granites to obtain an element like Radon (5,3) INERT GAS
10 Father’s clipper used as a fastener (9) PAPERCLIP
11 Tease unknown person in between (5) TWIXT
12 Stall an assassin (5) BOOTH
13 Maybe a goal for a gun (9) EQUALISER
14 Messenger is closest to our light source (7) MERCURY
16 Newts in the left side (4) EFTS
19 Corrupts volatile memory counter (4) MARS
21 God’s ratio found in fibre’s nerve centre (7) JUPITER
24 Note lawsuits’ responses (9)
25 Leap over an underground burial chamber (5) VAULT
26 Dinar touched the lowest point (5) NADIR
27 Environmental group trumpeted a salad ingredient (5,4) GREEN PEAS
28 Favoured unlimited fish for a part of a course (4,4)SIDE DISH
29 Fool around vocational college in the present situation (2,2,2,)AS IT IS

Down
1 Explosive spot almost fades away when mantra is introduced (4,4)
2 Cabinet committee has a sweetened beverage as a starter (8) CUPBOARD
3 Dirt from fireplace having no roof (5) EARTH
5 Write up melody for God (7) NEPTUNE
6 Bugbane to scare head (6-3)
7 Flashy make-up, used at first, left ugly zit (6)
8 Lead pot rested on top (6) SATURN
9 Drowsy agent is taken around a shelter (6) SLEEPY
15 Remaining the same in unrelated manoeuvre (9)UNALTERED
17 Stone Open University exam is the toughest (8)STOUTEST
18 Decay within, plagues public demonstrations (8)PROTESTS
20 Organises rounds for a bunch of underlings (7)
21 Ridicule surrounding street entertainer (6)
22 University managed by us was once named after Herschel (6) URANUS
23 Gave a bit of dope swallowed by some Chinese editor (6)
25 Parvenu shockingly exposes a beautiful woman (5) VENUS

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Soft noise right outside a mail boat (6) PACKET
4 Melt granites to obtain an element like Radon (5,3) INERT GAS
10 Father’s clipper used as a fastener (9) PAPERCLIP
11 Tease unknown person in between (5) TWIXT
12 Stall an assassin (5) BOOTH
13 Maybe a goal for a gun (9) EQUALISER
14 Messenger is closest to our light source (7) MERCURY
16 Newts in the left side (4) EFTS
19 Corrupts volatile memory counter (4) MARS
21 God’s ratio found in fibre’s nerve centre (7) JUPITER
24 Note lawsuits’ responses (9) REACTIONS
25 Leap over an underground burial chamber (5) VAULT
26 Dinar touched the lowest point (5) NADIR
27 Environmental group trumpeted a salad ingredient (5,4) GREEN PEAS
28 Favoured unlimited fish for a part of a course (4,4)SIDE DISH
29 Fool around vocational college in the present situation (2,2,2,)AS IT IS

Down
1 Explosive spot almost fades away when mantra is introduced (4,4) PIPE BOMB
2 Cabinet committee has a sweetened beverage as a starter (8) CUPBOARD
3 Dirt from fireplace having no roof (5) EARTH
5 Write up melody for God (7) NEPTUNE
6 Bugbane to scare head (6-3) RATTLE-TOP
7 Flashy make-up, used at first, left ugly zit (6) GLITZY
8 Lead pot rested on top (6) SATURN
9 Drowsy agent is taken around a shelter (6) SLEEPY
15 Remaining the same in unrelated manoeuvre (9)UNALTERED
17 Stone Open University exam is the toughest (8)STOUTEST
18 Decay within, plagues public demonstrations (8)PROTESTS
20 Organises rounds for a bunch of underlings (7) STOOGES
21 Ridicule surrounding street entertainer (6) JESTER
22 University managed by us was once named after Herschel (6) URANUS
23 Gave a bit of dope swallowed by some Chinese editor (6) HANDED
25 Parvenu shockingly exposes a beautiful woman (5) VENUS

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: A wonderful celestial pangram!

[CLUELESS]

on-line paper has skipped crossword today.
more free time!?!

[pavalamani pragasam]

on-line paper has skipped crossword today.
more free time!?!

http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Application?appId=669707103868&origin=top&uid=13446707661093644414

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Imitation ring, extremely phoney, detected in carbon scan? (7)
5 Long live rent setback in city (3,4) TEL AVIV
9 Bird hopping over new motor car’s dicky (9)
10 One in five good men zip in America (5)
11 Cause an initial change in its outcome (6)
12 Perhaps one in five running across is a priest (Rabbi included) (7)
14 Spindle seen in large tool boxes (4)
15 Belly dancing in guided tours is a device to take people for a ride (10)
19 Recoils in wild anger during periods of depression? The opposite! (10)
20 Very excited to find gas in western state (4)
22 What’s produced is not in shape (7)
25 Cardinal having half-normal vision? (6)
27 Adventures with birds (5)
28 Focus in awfully boring web meeting without taking sides (9) {NE{U}T}{RALLY}
29 Seeped out at a place far offshore and far below (4,3) DEEP SEA
30 What comes after a rest? Hassles! (7)
Down
1 Empty boast from dawn, sheer nonsense (4)
2 Left clumsy fool holding independent charge (9)
3 Key piece missing in chain or necklace (6)
4 Shot traitor hiding at restaurant (9)
5 All together express disapproval over rejected appeal (5)
6 Be free around base wearing a uniform (8)
7 Very fit general (5)
8 Private art exhibition is never organised around fall (10) {VERNIS{SAG}E*}
13 Starting to binge in the morning and drunk around beginning of lunch made a fool of one (10)
16 Source of illumination in new big hut? Two pounds should cover it (5-4) LIGHT BULB
17 Opening in dance with oriental piece of music (9) {BA{GATE}LL}{E}
18 Legacies live on, mission ending in success (8)
21 Lament from royal bird (6) REGRET
23 Short after several folds (5)
24 Erstwhile professional assassin essentially seen in Japan (5) NINJA
26 Spot gold primarily moving up, so get ‘goldbricks’? (4)

[CLUELESS]

http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Application?appId=669707103868&origin=top&uid=13446707661093644414

PP, thanks for the tip.
but unable to locate the grid.:confused2:

[pavalamani pragasam]

PP, thanks for the tip.
but unable to locate the grid.:confused2:
The grid is there in the link?!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Imitation ring, extremely phoney, detected in carbon scan? (7)
5 Long live rent setback in city (3,4) TEL AVIV
9 Bird hopping over new motor car’s dicky (9)
10 One in five good men zip in America (5)
11 Cause an initial change in its outcome (6)
12 Perhaps one in five running across is a priest (Rabbi included) (7)
14 Spindle seen in large tool boxes (4)
15 Belly dancing in guided tours is a device to take people for a ride (10)
19 Recoils in wild anger during periods of depression? The opposite! (10)
20 Very excited to find gas in western state (4)
22 What’s produced is not in shape (7)
25 Cardinal having half-normal vision? (6)
27 Adventures with birds (5)
28 Focus in awfully boring web meeting without taking sides (9) {NE{U}T}{RALLY}
29 Seeped out at a place far offshore and far below (4,3) DEEP SEA
30 What comes after a rest? Hassles! (7)
Down
1 Empty boast from dawn, sheer nonsense (4)
2 Left clumsy fool holding independent charge (9)
3 Key piece missing in chain or necklace (6)
4 Shot traitor hiding at restaurant (9) TRATTORIA
5 All together express disapproval over rejected appeal (5)
6 Be free around base wearing a uniform (8) LIVERIED
7 Very fit general (5) VAGUE
8 Private art exhibition is never organised around fall (10) {VERNIS{SAG}E*}
13 Starting to binge in the morning and drunk around beginning of lunch made a fool of one (10) BAMBOOZLED
16 Source of illumination in new big hut? Two pounds should cover it (5-4) LIGHT BULB
17 Opening in dance with oriental piece of music (9) {BA{GATE}LL}{E}
18 Legacies live on, mission ending in success (8) BEQUESTS
21 Lament from royal bird (6) REGRET
23 Short after several folds (5)
24 Erstwhile professional assassin essentially seen in Japan (5) NINJA
26 Spot gold primarily moving up, so get ‘goldbricks’? (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Imitation ring, extremely phoney, detected in carbon scan? (7)COPYCAT
5 Long live rent setback in city (3,4) TEL AVIV
9 Bird hopping over new motor car’s dicky (9)
10 One in five good men zip in America (5)
11 Cause an initial change in its outcome (6)EFFECT
12 Perhaps one in five running across is a priest (Rabbi included) (7)
14 Spindle seen in large tool boxes (4)
15 Belly dancing in guided tours is a device to take people for a ride (10)
19 Recoils in wild anger during periods of depression? The opposite! (10)
20 Very excited to find gas in western state (4)AGOG
22 What’s produced is not in shape (7)OUTTURN
25 Cardinal having half-normal vision? (6)
27 Adventures with birds (5)
28 Focus in awfully boring web meeting without taking sides (9) {NE{U}T}{RALLY}
29 Seeped out at a place far offshore and far below (4,3) DEEP SEA
30 What comes after a rest? Hassles! (7)
Down
1 Empty boast from dawn, sheer nonsense (4)
2 Left clumsy fool holding independent charge (9)
3 Key piece missing in chain or necklace (6)
4 Shot traitor hiding at restaurant (9) TRATTORIA
5 All together express disapproval over rejected appeal (5)
6 Be free around base wearing a uniform (8) LIVERIED
7 Very fit general (5) VAGUE
8 Private art exhibition is never organised around fall (10) {VERNIS{SAG}E*}
13 Starting to binge in the morning and drunk around beginning of lunch made a fool of one (10) BAMBOOZLED
16 Source of illumination in new big hut? Two pounds should cover it (5-4) LIGHT BULB
17 Opening in dance with oriental piece of music (9) {BA{GATE}LL}{E}
18 Legacies live on, mission ending in success (8) BEQUESTS
21 Lament from royal bird (6) REGRET
23 Short after several folds (5)TERSE
24 Erstwhile professional assassin essentially seen in Japan (5) NINJA
26 Spot gold primarily moving up, so get ‘goldbricks’? (4)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Imitation ring, extremely phoney, detected in carbon scan? (7)COPYCAT
5 Long live rent setback in city (3,4) TEL AVIV
9 Bird hopping over new motor car’s dicky (9)
10 One in five good men zip in America (5) VIGOR
11 Cause an initial change in its outcome (6)EFFECT
12 Perhaps one in five running across is a priest (Rabbi included) (7)
14 Spindle seen in large tool boxes (4) AXLE
15 Belly dancing in guided tours is a device to take people for a ride (10) TROLLEYBUS
19 Recoils in wild anger during periods of depression? The opposite! (10) BOOMERANGS
20 Very excited to find gas in western state (4)AGOG
22 What’s produced is not in shape (7)OUTTURN
25 Cardinal having half-normal vision? (6)TWENTY
27 Adventures with birds (5) LARKS
28 Focus in awfully boring web meeting without taking sides (9) {NE{U}T}{RALLY}
29 Seeped out at a place far offshore and far below (4,3) DEEP SEA
30 What comes after a rest? Hassles! (7) BOTHERS
Down
1 Empty boast from dawn, sheer nonsense (4)
2 Left clumsy fool holding independent charge (9) PORTFOLIO
3 Key piece missing in chain or necklace (6)
4 Shot traitor hiding at restaurant (9) TRATTORIA
5 All together express disapproval over rejected appeal (5)
6 Be free around base wearing a uniform (8) LIVERIED
7 Very fit general (5) VAGUE
8 Private art exhibition is never organised around fall (10) {VERNIS{SAG}E*}
13 Starting to binge in the morning and drunk around beginning of lunch made a fool of one (10) BAMBOOZLED
16 Source of illumination in new big hut? Two pounds should cover it (5-4) LIGHT BULB
17 Opening in dance with oriental piece of music (9) {BA{GATE}LL}{E}
18 Legacies live on, mission ending in success (8) BEQUESTS
21 Lament from royal bird (6) REGRET
23 Short after several folds (5)TERSE
24 Erstwhile professional assassin essentially seen in Japan (5) NINJA
26 Spot gold primarily moving up, so get ‘goldbricks’? (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Imitation ring, extremely phoney, detected in carbon scan? (7)COPYCAT
5 Long live rent setback in city (3,4) TEL AVIV
9 Bird hopping over new motor car’s dicky (9)
10 One in five good men zip in America (5) VIGOR
11 Cause an initial change in its outcome (6)EFFECT
12 Perhaps one in five running across is a priest (Rabbi included) (7)ISRAELI
14 Spindle seen in large tool boxes (4) AXLE
15 Belly dancing in guided tours is a device to take people for a ride (10) TROLLEYBUS
19 Recoils in wild anger during periods of depression? The opposite! (10) BOOMERANGS
20 Very excited to find gas in western state (4)AGOG
22 What’s produced is not in shape (7)OUTTURN
25 Cardinal having half-normal vision? (6)TWENTY
27 Adventures with birds (5) LARKS
28 Focus in awfully boring web meeting without taking sides (9) {NE{U}T}{RALLY}
29 Seeped out at a place far offshore and far below (4,3) DEEP SEA
30 What comes after a rest? Hassles! (7) BOTHERS
Down
1 Empty boast from dawn, sheer nonsense (4)COCK
2 Left clumsy fool holding independent charge (9) PORTFOLIO
3 Key piece missing in chain or necklace (6)CHOKER
4 Shot traitor hiding at restaurant (9) TRATTORIA
5 All together express disapproval over rejected appeal (5)TUTTI
6 Be free around base wearing a uniform (8) LIVERIED
7 Very fit general (5) VAGUE
8 Private art exhibition is never organised around fall (10) {VERNIS{SAG}E*}
13 Starting to binge in the morning and drunk around beginning of lunch made a fool of one (10) BAMBOOZLED
16 Source of illumination in new big hut? Two pounds should cover it (5-4) LIGHT BULB
17 Opening in dance with oriental piece of music (9) {BA{GATE}LL}{E}
18 Legacies live on, mission ending in success (8) BEQUESTS
21 Lament from royal bird (6) REGRET
23 Short after several folds (5)TERSE
24 Erstwhile professional assassin essentially seen in Japan (5) NINJA
26 Spot gold primarily moving up, so get ‘goldbricks’? (4)GYPS

:clap::clap::clap: A good pangram!

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Leave name on pot in specialist language (6) JARGON
4 Small telescope agent put in front of good girl (8)
9 Fit to eat from deli? Be prepared! (6)
10 Rebel, warty, let out (3,5)
11 Merry individual in charge of rowers? (3,4,3,5)
13 Father to study certificate for show (3,7)
15 Some without a home, in a state (4) UTAH
17 Little woman in punt with husband (4)
18 A tall nurse treated comic actor (4,6) STAN LAUREL
21 Potentially great, one guy in a French film (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
23 Crack marksman still (8)
24 Guide by hand (6)
25 Forever in entirety, possibly (8)
26 Keep terriers in check (6)
Down
1 One imposed on, pensioner supporting US soldiers (3,4)
2 Inflate article during climb (5)
3 Old boy playing violin in ignorance (8)
5 Drink, especially pleasing thing, make unknown (5,6)
6 Channel in front of gondola, say (6)
7 Reptile flying at gorilla (9)
8 Withdraw cash (7)
12 Make waves, as the sea may? (4,3,4)
14 Ruler in old marquee entertained by head (9)
16 A Stuart warring close to watercourse in flood (8)
17 Reportedly noisy golf club (7)
19 All in on processing a wool extract (7) LANOLIN
20 Not as busy in class? (6)
22 Father eating last on menu, a Dutch cheese (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Leave name on pot in specialist language (6) JARGON
4 Small telescope agent put in front of good girl (8) SPYGLASS
9 Fit to eat from deli? Be prepared! (6) EDIBLE
10 Rebel, warty, let out (3,5) WAT TYLER
11 Merry individual in charge of rowers? (3,4,3,5) ONE OVER THE EIGHT
13 Father to study certificate for show (3,7) POP CONCERT
15 Some without a home, in a state (4) UTAH
17 Little woman in punt with husband (4)
18 A tall nurse treated comic actor (4,6) STAN LAUREL
21 Potentially great, one guy in a French film (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
23 Crack marksman still (8)
24 Guide by hand (6)
25 Forever in entirety, possibly (8)
26 Keep terriers in check (6)
Down
1 One imposed on, pensioner supporting US soldiers (3,4)
2 Inflate article during climb (5)
3 Old boy playing violin in ignorance (8)
5 Drink, especially pleasing thing, make unknown (5,6)
6 Channel in front of gondola, say (6)
7 Reptile flying at gorilla (9)
8 Withdraw cash (7)
12 Make waves, as the sea may? (4,3,4)
14 Ruler in old marquee entertained by head (9)
16 A Stuart warring close to watercourse in flood (8)
17 Reportedly noisy golf club (7)
19 All in on processing a wool extract (7) LANOLIN
20 Not as busy in class? (6)
22 Father eating last on menu, a Dutch cheese (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Leave name on pot in specialist language (6) JARGON
4 Small telescope agent put in front of good girl (8) SPYGLASS
9 Fit to eat from deli? Be prepared! (6) EDIBLE
10 Rebel, warty, let out (3,5) WAT TYLER
11 Merry individual in charge of rowers? (3,4,3,5) ONE OVER THE EIGHT
13 Father to study certificate for show (3,7) POP CONCERT
15 Some without a home, in a state (4) UTAH
17 Little woman in punt with husband (4)
18 A tall nurse treated comic actor (4,6) STAN LAUREL
21 Potentially great, one guy in a French film (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
23 Crack marksman still (8)
24 Guide by hand (6)
25 Forever in entirety, possibly (8)
26 Keep terriers in check (6)
Down
1 One imposed on, pensioner supporting US soldiers (3,4)
2 Inflate article during climb (5)RAISE
3 Old boy playing violin in ignorance (8)OBLIVION
5 Drink, especially pleasing thing, make unknown (5,6)
6 Channel in front of gondola, say (6)GUTTER
7 Reptile flying at gorilla (9)ALLIGATOR
8 Withdraw cash (7)SCRATCH
12 Make waves, as the sea may? (4,3,4)
14 Ruler in old marquee entertained by head (9)
16 A Stuart warring close to watercourse in flood (8)
17 Reportedly noisy golf club (7)
19 All in on processing a wool extract (7) LANOLIN
20 Not as busy in class? (6)
22 Father eating last on menu, a Dutch cheese (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Leave name on pot in specialist language (6) JARGON
4 Small telescope agent put in front of good girl (8) SPYGLASS
9 Fit to eat from deli? Be prepared! (6) EDIBLE
10 Rebel, warty, let out (3,5) WAT TYLER
11 Merry individual in charge of rowers? (3,4,3,5) ONE OVER THE EIGHT
13 Father to study certificate for show (3,7) POP CONCERT
15 Some without a home, in a state (4) UTAH
17 Little woman in punt with husband (4)
18 A tall nurse treated comic actor (4,6) STAN LAUREL
21 Potentially great, one guy in a French film (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
23 Crack marksman still (8) SNAPSHOT
24 Guide by hand (6)
25 Forever in entirety, possibly (8) ETERNITY
26 Keep terriers in check (6)
Down
1 One imposed on, pensioner supporting US soldiers (3,4)
2 Inflate article during climb (5)RAISE
3 Old boy playing violin in ignorance (8)OBLIVION
5 Drink, especially pleasing thing, make unknown (5,6) PEACH BRANDY
6 Channel in front of gondola, say (6)GUTTER
7 Reptile flying at gorilla (9)ALLIGATOR
8 Withdraw cash (7)SCRATCH
12 Make waves, as the sea may? (4,3,4) ROCK THE BOAT
14 Ruler in old marquee entertained by head (9) POTENTATE
16 A Stuart warring close to watercourse in flood (8)
17 Reportedly noisy golf club (7)
19 All in on processing a wool extract (7) LANOLIN
20 Not as busy in class? (6)
22 Father eating last on menu, a Dutch cheese (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Leave name on pot in specialist language (6) JARGON
4 Small telescope agent put in front of good girl (8) SPYGLASS
9 Fit to eat from deli? Be prepared! (6) EDIBLE
10 Rebel, warty, let out (3,5) WAT TYLER
11 Merry individual in charge of rowers? (3,4,3,5) ONE OVER THE EIGHT
13 Father to study certificate for show (3,7) POP CONCERT
15 Some without a home, in a state (4) UTAH
17 Little woman in punt with husband (4)BETH
18 A tall nurse treated comic actor (4,6) STAN LAUREL
21 Potentially great, one guy in a French film (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
23 Crack marksman still (8) SNAPSHOT
24 Guide by hand (6)MANUAL
25 Forever in entirety, possibly (8) ETERNITY
26 Keep terriers in check (6)RETAIN
Down
1 One imposed on, pensioner supporting US soldiers (3,4)JOE SOAP
2 Inflate article during climb (5)RAISE
3 Old boy playing violin in ignorance (8)OBLIVION
5 Drink, especially pleasing thing, make unknown (5,6) PEACH BRANDY
6 Channel in front of gondola, say (6)GUTTER
7 Reptile flying at gorilla (9)ALLIGATOR
8 Withdraw cash (7)SCRATCH
12 Make waves, as the sea may? (4,3,4) ROCK THE BOAT
14 Ruler in old marquee entertained by head (9) POTENTATE
16 A Stuart warring close to watercourse in flood (8)SATURATE
17 Reportedly noisy golf club (7)BRASSIE
19 All in on processing a wool extract (7) LANOLIN
20 Not as busy in class? (6)LESSON
22 Father eating last on menu, a Dutch cheese (5)GOUDA

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 French fruit left out of drink (6) FRAPPE
4 Hairstyles for posh poser initially with brush from Sweden (8)
10 Is no amity, in other words hatred? (9) ANIMOSITY
11 Jack’s holding back crowd with weapon (1,4)
12 Stuck with an incomplete component of this puzzle? Newspaper’s guilty, primarily (5) CLUNG
13 Matters of the church, involved Special Order of Preachers (9)
14 Mischief-maker caught in distribution of spam (5) SCAMP
16 Excellent quarters for everybody retiring in Capital (8)
19 Flirt being discreet in Middle Eastern country? Quite the opposite (8) WOMANISE
20 Noble’s turned bitter (5)
23 Unemployed chap with old habits, in the end, scrounges (9)
24 Golden girl’s love of sound (5)
26 Chap, new to a gathering of witches (5)
27 Clever boy managed to overcome one recurrent problem with tact finally (9)
28 Daughter expressing revulsion holding nose, initially queasy in squalid place (8)
29 Annotate C.E.A.T right now (2,4)

Down
1 Country’s Southern border falls to old European dictator (6)
2 Farewell present that’s suitable for everyone (5)
3 Sandwich of cheese and salad served in pub for a farmhand (10,5)
5 Shy writer, played croquets essentially, in gym for figure (8)
6 What caught radio operator’s attention initially? Call it an unspecified device (15)
7 Past old globe, is outermost layer of earth’s air (9 )
8 Stand-in obtains permission to enter Turkey’s borders with diplomacy (8)
9 Blimey! Britisher’s left countryman behind (5)
15 Vehicle in front, housing soft hearted writer’s mobile home (6,3)
17 Insincere wife of accountant upset, caught by sleuth returning (3-5)
18 Elements from Uzbekistan, Bulgaria meeting in a Capital (8)
21 Good man breaks into song when awake (5)
22 Jack, East German and the French push around (6)
25 Tie front of nightgown that’s worn (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 French fruit left out of drink (6) FRAPPE
4 Hairstyles for posh poser initially with brush from Sweden (8)
10 Is no amity, in other words hatred? (9) ANIMOSITY
11 Jack’s holding back crowd with weapon (1,4)
12 Stuck with an incomplete component of this puzzle? Newspaper’s guilty, primarily (5) CLUNG
13 Matters of the church, involved Special Order of Preachers (9)
14 Mischief-maker caught in distribution of spam (5) SCAMP
16 Excellent quarters for everybody retiring in Capital (8)
19 Flirt being discreet in Middle Eastern country? Quite the opposite (8) WOMANISE
20 Noble’s turned bitter (5)
23 Unemployed chap with old habits, in the end, scrounges (9)
24 Golden girl’s love of sound (5)
26 Chap, new to a gathering of witches (5)
27 Clever boy managed to overcome one recurrent problem with tact finally (9)
28 Daughter expressing revulsion holding nose, initially queasy in squalid place (8)
29 Annotate C.E.A.T right now (2,4)

Down
1 Country’s Southern border falls to old European dictator (6) FRANCO
2 Farewell present that’s suitable for everyone (5) ADIEU
3 Sandwich of cheese and salad served in pub for a farmhand (10,5) PLOUGHMANS LUNCH
5 Shy writer, played croquets essentially, in gym for figure (8)
6 What caught radio operator’s attention initially? Call it an unspecified device (15) WHATCHAMACALLIT
7 Past old globe, is outermost layer of earth’s air (9 ) EXOSPHERE
8 Stand-in obtains permission to enter Turkey’s borders with diplomacy (8)
9 Blimey! Britisher’s left countryman behind (5)
15 Vehicle in front, housing soft hearted writer’s mobile home (6,3)
17 Insincere wife of accountant upset, caught by sleuth returning (3-5)
18 Elements from Uzbekistan, Bulgaria meeting in a Capital (8)
21 Good man breaks into song when awake (5)
22 Jack, East German and the French push around (6)
25 Tie front of nightgown that’s worn (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 French fruit left out of drink (6) FRAPPE
4 Hairstyles for posh poser initially with brush from Sweden (8)UPSWEEPS
10 Is no amity, in other words hatred? (9) ANIMOSITY
11 Jack’s holding back crowd with weapon (1,4)A BOMB
12 Stuck with an incomplete component of this puzzle? Newspaper’s guilty, primarily (5) CLUNG
13 Matters of the church, involved Special Order of Preachers (9)EPISCOPAL
14 Mischief-maker caught in distribution of spam (5) SCAMP
16 Excellent quarters for everybody retiring in Capital (8)
19 Flirt being discreet in Middle Eastern country? Quite the opposite (8) WOMANISE
20 Noble’s turned bitter (5)
23 Unemployed chap with old habits, in the end, scrounges (9)
24 Golden girl’s love of sound (5)ADORE
26 Chap, new to a gathering of witches (5)
27 Clever boy managed to overcome one recurrent problem with tact finally (9)
28 Daughter expressing revulsion holding nose, initially queasy in squalid place (8)
29 Annotate C.E.A.T right now (2,4)AT ONCE

Down
1 Country’s Southern border falls to old European dictator (6) FRANCO
2 Farewell present that’s suitable for everyone (5) ADIEU
3 Sandwich of cheese and salad served in pub for a farmhand (10,5) PLOUGHMANS LUNCH
5 Shy writer, played croquets essentially, in gym for figure (8)
6 What caught radio operator’s attention initially? Call it an unspecified device (15) WHATCHAMACALLIT
7 Past old globe, is outermost layer of earth’s air (9 ) EXOSPHERE
8 Stand-in obtains permission to enter Turkey’s borders with diplomacy (8)
9 Blimey! Britisher’s left countryman behind (5)
15 Vehicle in front, housing soft hearted writer’s mobile home (6,3)
17 Insincere wife of accountant upset, caught by sleuth returning (3-5)
18 Elements from Uzbekistan, Bulgaria meeting in a Capital (8)
21 Good man breaks into song when awake (5)
22 Jack, East German and the French push around (6)
25 Tie front of nightgown that’s worn (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 French fruit left out of drink (6) FRAPPE
4 Hairstyles for posh poser initially with brush from Sweden (8)UPSWEEPS
10 Is no amity, in other words hatred? (9) ANIMOSITY
11 Jack’s holding back crowd with weapon (1,4)A BOMB
12 Stuck with an incomplete component of this puzzle? Newspaper’s guilty, primarily (5) CLUNG
13 Matters of the church, involved Special Order of Preachers (9)EPISCOPAL
14 Mischief-maker caught in distribution of spam (5) SCAMP
16 Excellent quarters for everybody retiring in Capital (8)
19 Flirt being discreet in Middle Eastern country? Quite the opposite (8) WOMANISE
20 Noble’s turned bitter (5)
23 Unemployed chap with old habits, in the end, scrounges (9)
24 Golden girl’s love of sound (5)ADORE (or, is it AUDIO?)
26 Chap, new to a gathering of witches (5) COVEN
27 Clever boy managed to overcome one recurrent problem with tact finally (9)
28 Daughter expressing revulsion holding nose, initially queasy in squalid place (8)
29 Annotate C.E.A.T right now (2,4)AT ONCE

Down
1 Country’s Southern border falls to old European dictator (6) FRANCO
2 Farewell present that’s suitable for everyone (5) ADIEU
3 Sandwich of cheese and salad served in pub for a farmhand (10,5) PLOUGHMANS LUNCH
5 Shy writer, played croquets essentially, in gym for figure (8)
6 What caught radio operator’s attention initially? Call it an unspecified device (15) WHATCHAMACALLIT
7 Past old globe, is outermost layer of earth’s air (9 ) EXOSPHERE
8 Stand-in obtains permission to enter Turkey’s borders with diplomacy (8)
9 Blimey! Britisher’s left countryman behind (5)
15 Vehicle in front, housing soft hearted writer’s mobile home (6,3) CAMPER VAN
17 Insincere wife of accountant upset, caught by sleuth returning (3-5)
18 Elements from Uzbekistan, Bulgaria meeting in a Capital (8) ISTANBUL
21 Good man breaks into song when awake (5)
22 Jack, East German and the French push around (6) JOSTLE
25 Tie front of nightgown that’s worn (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 French fruit left out of drink (6) FRAPPE
4 Hairstyles for posh poser initially with brush from Sweden (8)UPSWEEPS
10 Is no amity, in other words hatred? (9) ANIMOSITY
11 Jack’s holding back crowd with weapon (1,4)A BOMB
12 Stuck with an incomplete component of this puzzle? Newspaper’s guilty, primarily (5) CLUNG
13 Matters of the church, involved Special Order of Preachers (9)EPISCOPAL
14 Mischief-maker caught in distribution of spam (5) SCAMP
16 Excellent quarters for everybody retiring in Capital (8) BUDAPEST?
19 Flirt being discreet in Middle Eastern country? Quite the opposite (8) WOMANISE
20 Noble’s turned bitter (5)
23 Unemployed chap with old habits, in the end, scrounges (9) FREELOADS
24 Golden girl’s love of sound (5)ADORE (or, is it AUDIO?)
26 Chap, new to a gathering of witches (5) COVEN
27 Clever boy managed to overcome one recurrent problem with tact finally (9) BRILLIANT
28 Daughter expressing revulsion holding nose, initially queasy in squalid place (8) DINGHILY
29 Annotate C.E.A.T right now (2,4)AT ONCE

Down
1 Country’s Southern border falls to old European dictator (6) FRANCO
2 Farewell present that’s suitable for everyone (5) ADIEU
3 Sandwich of cheese and salad served in pub for a farmhand (10,5) PLOUGHMANS LUNCH
5 Shy writer, played croquets essentially, in gym for figure (8) PHYSIQUE
6 What caught radio operator’s attention initially? Call it an unspecified device (15) WHATCHAMACALLIT
7 Past old globe, is outermost layer of earth’s air (9 ) EXOSPHERE
8 Stand-in obtains permission to enter Turkey’s borders with diplomacy (8) SUBTLETY
9 Blimey! Britisher’s left countryman behind (5) LIMEY
15 Vehicle in front, housing soft hearted writer’s mobile home (6,3) CAMPER VAN
17 Insincere wife of accountant upset, caught by sleuth returning (3-5) TWO-FACED
18 Elements from Uzbekistan, Bulgaria meeting in a Capital (8) ISTANBUL
21 Good man breaks into song when awake (5) ASTIR
22 Jack, East German and the French push around (6) JOSTLE
25 Tie front of nightgown that’s worn (5) DRAWN

[CLUELESS]

20 Ac = LAGER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 French fruit left out of drink (6) FRAPPE
4 Hairstyles for posh poser initially with brush from Sweden (8)UPSWEEPS
10 Is no amity, in other words hatred? (9) ANIMOSITY
11 Jack’s holding back crowd with weapon (1,4)A BOMB
12 Stuck with an incomplete component of this puzzle? Newspaper’s guilty, primarily (5) CLUNG
13 Matters of the church, involved Special Order of Preachers (9)EPISCOPAL
14 Mischief-maker caught in distribution of spam (5) SCAMP
16 Excellent quarters for everybody retiring in Capital (8) BUDAPEST
19 Flirt being discreet in Middle Eastern country? Quite the opposite (8) WOMANISE
20 Noble’s turned bitter (5)LAGER
23 Unemployed chap with old habits, in the end, scrounges (9) FREELOADS
24 Golden girl’s love of sound (5)AUDIO
26 Chap, new to a gathering of witches (5) COVEN
27 Clever boy managed to overcome one recurrent problem with tact finally (9) BRILLIANT
28 Daughter expressing revulsion holding nose, initially queasy in squalid place (8) DINGHILY
29 Annotate C.E.A.T right now (2,4)AT ONCE

Down
1 Country’s Southern border falls to old European dictator (6) FRANCO
2 Farewell present that’s suitable for everyone (5) ADIEU
3 Sandwich of cheese and salad served in pub for a farmhand (10,5) PLOUGHMANS LUNCH
5 Shy writer, played croquets essentially, in gym for figure (8) PHYSIQUE
6 What caught radio operator’s attention initially? Call it an unspecified device (15) WHATCHAMACALLIT
7 Past old globe, is outermost layer of earth’s air (9 ) EXOSPHERE
8 Stand-in obtains permission to enter Turkey’s borders with diplomacy (8) SUBTLETY
9 Blimey! Britisher’s left countryman behind (5) LIMEY
15 Vehicle in front, housing soft hearted writer’s mobile home (6,3) CAMPER VAN
17 Insincere wife of accountant upset, caught by sleuth returning (3-5) TWO-FACED
18 Elements from Uzbekistan, Bulgaria meeting in a Capital (8) ISTANBUL
21 Good man breaks into song when awake (5) ASTIR
22 Jack, East German and the French push around (6) JOSTLE
25 Tie front of nightgown that’s worn (5) DRAWN

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Retaliate violently when ale is vomited on dress (6)
4 Discussion group seen rollicking in University bar (6)
9 Front to back, brand the vehicles (4)
10 Travel aboard ship to make a movie (5,5)
11 Photographic defect caused by late night flight? (3,3)
12 Everyone surprisingly itchy before the government building (4,4) CITY HALL
13 Set up? Set off and destroy leaving nothing (9)
15 Because one stays strong initially, he becomes the chief (4) BOSS
16 Now? No point, it was earlier (4)
17 Pester yours truly to make a film (9)
21 Fat sink Henry fabricated as an aquarium (4,4) FISH TANK
22 A setter’s fiction made into a movie (6)
24 Partner caused female French setter’s demise (10)
25 Man regularly fasts to gain passion (4)
26 Relative from the east caught cold touching the Spanish metal (6)
27 River surrounded Greek base to an extent (6)
Down
1 A crazy Greek god abdicated his crown to become a composer (7)
2 Dreadful taskmaster reduces wrong marks by discernment (5)
3 This movie is an example for bad treatment (3,4)
5 Son took over when female left the festival for a nap (6) SIESTA
6 Huge Robin Cook is the guy next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
7 Framework made by short tree fixed over window bar (7 )
8 Compare staff with soldiers in the film (10,3)
14 Coach ill-disposed to include leading opium addict (9)
16 Plant good in my assessment (7)
18 The mass led astray by hogwash (7)
19 Ape meat Italian cooked adding iodine (7)
20 Release movie I say! (6)
23 Heater burst to release a volatile liquid (5)

[vaxiqavupkej]

AFLER DERRK ? Isn't the setter's name Afterdark?!

Across
1 Retaliate violently when ale is vomited on dress (6) ATTIRE
4 Discussion group seen rollicking in University bar (6) USENET
9 Front to back, brand the vehicles (4) CARS
10 Travel aboard ship to make a movie (5,5)
11 Photographic defect caused by late night flight? (3,3) RED EYE
12 Everyone surprisingly itchy before the government building (4,4) CITY HALL
13 Set up? Set off and destroy leaving nothing (9) ESTABLISH
15 Because one stays strong initially, he becomes the chief (4) BOSS
16 Now? No point, it was earlier (4)
17 Pester yours truly to make a film (9)
21 Fat sink Henry fabricated as an aquarium (4,4) FISH TANK
22 A setter’s fiction made into a movie (6)
24 Partner caused female French setter’s demise (10)
25 Man regularly fasts to gain passion (4)
26 Relative from the east caught cold touching the Spanish metal (6)
27 River surrounded Greek base to an extent (6)

Down
1 A crazy Greek god abdicated his crown to become a composer (7)
2 Dreadful taskmaster reduces wrong marks by discernment (5)
3 This movie is an example for bad treatment (3,4)
5 Son took over when female left the festival for a nap (6) SIESTA
6 Huge Robin Cook is the guy next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
7 Framework made by short tree fixed over window bar (7 )
8 Compare staff with soldiers in the film (10,3)
14 Coach ill-disposed to include leading opium addict (9)
16 Plant good in my assessment (7)
18 The mass led astray by hogwash (7)
19 Ape meat Italian cooked adding iodine (7)
20 Release movie I say! (6)
23 Heater burst to release a volatile liquid (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Retaliate violently when ale is vomited on dress (6) ATTIRE
4 Discussion group seen rollicking in University bar (6) USENET
9 Front to back, brand the vehicles (4) CARS
10 Travel aboard ship to make a movie (5,5)
11 Photographic defect caused by late night flight? (3,3) RED EYE
12 Everyone surprisingly itchy before the government building (4,4) CITY HALL
13 Set up? Set off and destroy leaving nothing (9) ESTABLISH
15 Because one stays strong initially, he becomes the chief (4) BOSS
16 Now? No point, it was earlier (4)
17 Pester yours truly to make a film (9)
21 Fat sink Henry fabricated as an aquarium (4,4) FISH TANK
22 A setter’s fiction made into a movie (6)
24 Partner caused female French setter’s demise (10)
25 Man regularly fasts to gain passion (4) HEAT
26 Relative from the east caught cold touching the Spanish metal (6)
27 River surrounded Greek base to an extent (6)

Down
1 A crazy Greek god abdicated his crown to become a composer (7)
2 Dreadful taskmaster reduces wrong marks by discernment (5) TASTE
3 This movie is an example for bad treatment (3,4)
5 Son took over when female left the festival for a nap (6) SIESTA
6 Huge Robin Cook is the guy next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
7 Framework made by short tree fixed over window bar (7 ) TRELLIS
8 Compare staff with soldiers in the film (10,3)
14 Coach ill-disposed to include leading opium addict (9) ALCOHOLIC
16 Plant good in my assessment (7)
18 The mass led astray by hogwash (7)
19 Ape meat Italian cooked adding iodine (7) IMITATE
20 Release movie I say! (6)
23 Heater burst to release a volatile liquid (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Retaliate violently when ale is vomited on dress (6) ATTIRE
4 Discussion group seen rollicking in University bar (6) USENET
9 Front to back, brand the vehicles (4) CARS
10 Travel aboard ship to make a movie (5,5)
11 Photographic defect caused by late night flight? (3,3) RED EYE
12 Everyone surprisingly itchy before the government building (4,4) CITY HALL
13 Set up? Set off and destroy leaving nothing (9) ESTABLISH
15 Because one stays strong initially, he becomes the chief (4) BOSS
16 Now? No point, it was earlier (4)
17 Pester yours truly to make a film (9)
21 Fat sink Henry fabricated as an aquarium (4,4) FISH TANK
22 A setter’s fiction made into a movie (6)
24 Partner caused female French setter’s demise (10)
25 Man regularly fasts to gain passion (4) HEAT
26 Relative from the east caught cold touching the Spanish metal (6)
27 River surrounded Greek base to an extent (6)

Down
1 A crazy Greek god abdicated his crown to become a composer (7) AMADEUS
2 Dreadful taskmaster reduces wrong marks by discernment (5) TASTE
3 This movie is an example for bad treatment (3,4) RAW DEAL
5 Son took over when female left the festival for a nap (6) SIESTA
6 Huge Robin Cook is the guy next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
7 Framework made by short tree fixed over window bar (7 ) TRELLIS
8 Compare staff with soldiers in the film (10,3) MATCHSTICK MEN
14 Coach ill-disposed to include leading opium addict (9) ALCOHOLIC
16 Plant good in my assessment (7) OPINION
18 The mass led astray by hogwash (7) TWADDLE
19 Ape meat Italian cooked adding iodine (7) IMITATE
20 Release movie I say! (6)
23 Heater burst to release a volatile liquid (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Retaliate violently when ale is vomited on dress (6) ATTIRE
4 Discussion group seen rollicking in University bar (6) USENET
9 Front to back, brand the vehicles (4) CARS
10 Travel aboard ship to make a movie (5,5)WHALE RIDER
11 Photographic defect caused by late night flight? (3,3) RED EYE
12 Everyone surprisingly itchy before the government building (4,4) CITY HALL
13 Set up? Set off and destroy leaving nothing (9) ESTABLISH
15 Because one stays strong initially, he becomes the chief (4) BOSS
16 Now? No point, it was earlier (4)ONCE
17 Pester yours truly to make a film (9)
21 Fat sink Henry fabricated as an aquarium (4,4) FISH TANK
22 A setter’s fiction made into a movie (6)
24 Partner caused female French setter’s demise (10)
25 Man regularly fasts to gain passion (4) HEAT
26 Relative from the east caught cold touching the Spanish metal (6)NICKEL
27 River surrounded Greek base to an extent (6)DEGREE

Down
1 A crazy Greek god abdicated his crown to become a composer (7) AMADEUS
2 Dreadful taskmaster reduces wrong marks by discernment (5) TASTE
3 This movie is an example for bad treatment (3,4) RAW DEAL
5 Son took over when female left the festival for a nap (6) SIESTA
6 Huge Robin Cook is the guy next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
7 Framework made by short tree fixed over window bar (7 ) TRELLIS
8 Compare staff with soldiers in the film (10,3) MATCHSTICK MEN
14 Coach ill-disposed to include leading opium addict (9) ALCOHOLIC
16 Plant good in my assessment (7) OPINION
18 The mass led astray by hogwash (7) TWADDLE
19 Ape meat Italian cooked adding iodine (7) IMITATE
20 Release movie I say! (6)
23 Heater burst to release a volatile liquid (5)ETHER

[spchennai]

Across
1 Retaliate violently when ale is vomited on dress (6) ATTIRE
4 Discussion group seen rollicking in University bar (6) USENET
9 Front to back, brand the vehicles (4) CARS
10 Travel aboard ship to make a movie (5,5)WHALE RIDER
11 Photographic defect caused by late night flight? (3,3) RED EYE
12 Everyone surprisingly itchy before the government building (4,4) CITY HALL
13 Set up? Set off and destroy leaving nothing (9) ESTABLISH
15 Because one stays strong initially, he becomes the chief (4) BOSS
16 Now? No point, it was earlier (4)ONCE
17 Pester yours truly to make a film (9)
21 Fat sink Henry fabricated as an aquarium (4,4) FISH TANK
22 A setter’s fiction made into a movie (6) AMELIA
24 Partner caused female French setter’s demise (10)
25 Man regularly fasts to gain passion (4) HEAT
26 Relative from the east caught cold touching the Spanish metal (6)NICKEL
27 River surrounded Greek base to an extent (6)DEGREE

Down
1 A crazy Greek god abdicated his crown to become a composer (7) AMADEUS
2 Dreadful taskmaster reduces wrong marks by discernment (5) TASTE
3 This movie is an example for bad treatment (3,4) RAW DEAL
5 Son took over when female left the festival for a nap (6) SIESTA
6 Huge Robin Cook is the guy next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
7 Framework made by short tree fixed over window bar (7 ) TRELLIS
8 Compare staff with soldiers in the film (10,3) MATCHSTICK MEN
14 Coach ill-disposed to include leading opium addict (9) ALCOHOLIC
16 Plant good in my assessment (7) OPINION
18 The mass led astray by hogwash (7) TWADDLE
19 Ape meat Italian cooked adding iodine (7) IMITATE
20 Release movie I say! (6)
23 Heater burst to release a volatile liquid (5)ETHER

[CLUELESS]

20 Ac = CARRIE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Retaliate violently when ale is vomited on dress (6) ATTIRE
4 Discussion group seen rollicking in University bar (6) USENET
9 Front to back, brand the vehicles (4) CARS
10 Travel aboard ship to make a movie (5,5)WHALE RIDER
11 Photographic defect caused by late night flight? (3,3) RED EYE
12 Everyone surprisingly itchy before the government building (4,4) CITY HALL
13 Set up? Set off and destroy leaving nothing (9) ESTABLISH
15 Because one stays strong initially, he becomes the chief (4) BOSS
16 Now? No point, it was earlier (4)ONCE
17 Pester yours truly to make a film (9) DISTURBIA
21 Fat sink Henry fabricated as an aquarium (4,4) FISH TANK
22 A setter’s fiction made into a movie (6) AMELIA
24 Partner caused female French setter’s demise (10) GIRLFRIEND
25 Man regularly fasts to gain passion (4) HEAT
26 Relative from the east caught cold touching the Spanish metal (6)NICKEL
27 River surrounded Greek base to an extent (6)DEGREE

Down
1 A crazy Greek god abdicated his crown to become a composer (7) AMADEUS
2 Dreadful taskmaster reduces wrong marks by discernment (5) TASTE
3 This movie is an example for bad treatment (3,4) RAW DEAL
5 Son took over when female left the festival for a nap (6) SIESTA
6 Huge Robin Cook is the guy next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
7 Framework made by short tree fixed over window bar (7 ) TRELLIS
8 Compare staff with soldiers in the film (10,3) MATCHSTICK MEN
14 Coach ill-disposed to include leading opium addict (9) ALCOHOLIC
16 Plant good in my assessment (7) OPINION
18 The mass led astray by hogwash (7) TWADDLE
19 Ape meat Italian cooked adding iodine (7) IMITATE
20 Release movie I say! (6) CARRIE
23 Heater burst to release a volatile liquid (5)ETHER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Retaliate violently when ale is vomited on dress (6) ATTIRE
4 Discussion group seen rollicking in University bar (6) USENET
9 Front to back, brand the vehicles (4) CARS
10 Travel aboard ship to make a movie (5,5)WHALE RIDER
11 Photographic defect caused by late night flight? (3,3) RED EYE
12 Everyone surprisingly itchy before the government building (4,4) CITY HALL
13 Set up? Set off and destroy leaving nothing (9) ESTABLISH
15 Because one stays strong initially, he becomes the chief (4) BOSS
16 Now? No point, it was earlier (4)ONCE
17 Pester yours truly to make a film (9)DISTURBIA
21 Fat sink Henry fabricated as an aquarium (4,4) FISH TANK
22 A setter’s fiction made into a movie (6) AMELIA
24 Partner caused female French setter’s demise (10)GIRLFRIEND
25 Man regularly fasts to gain passion (4) HEAT
26 Relative from the east caught cold touching the Spanish metal (6)NICKEL
27 River surrounded Greek base to an extent (6)DEGREE

Down
1 A crazy Greek god abdicated his crown to become a composer (7) AMADEUS
2 Dreadful taskmaster reduces wrong marks by discernment (5) TASTE
3 This movie is an example for bad treatment (3,4) RAW DEAL
5 Son took over when female left the festival for a nap (6) SIESTA
6 Huge Robin Cook is the guy next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
7 Framework made by short tree fixed over window bar (7 ) TRELLIS
8 Compare staff with soldiers in the film (10,3) MATCHSTICK MEN
14 Coach ill-disposed to include leading opium addict (9) ALCOHOLIC
16 Plant good in my assessment (7) OPINION
18 The mass led astray by hogwash (7) TWADDLE
19 Ape meat Italian cooked adding iodine (7) IMITATE
20 Release movie I say! (6)CARRIE
23 Heater burst to release a volatile liquid (5)ETHER

:clap::clap::clap: The Hindu has rechristened Afterdark!!!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1,21 He devastates saloons using a book (4,6,3,6) EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES
8 Ought to have little space for one who is late (4) OBIT
9 Symbolic tree has half of your vitae engraved (10) FIGURATIVE
10 Request for sprinklers and cut the ends off (6) PRAYER
11 Divorce (3-5)
12 Employment agency that yields nothing? (3,6)
14 Ignore unmarried woman (4)
15 Plan to travel with top official (4)
16 Dying in it can cause embarrassment (9)
20 Proverbial body measure of problems (4,4)
23 Comical son describing cultural destruction (10)
24,25 Type of weapon amateur sitcoms aim to broadcast (4-9,4)

Down
1 Go, go kill the king. That’s an order! (7)
2 Stylish top exchanged for a bit of nylon that’s worn out (5)
3 Colour that adds flavour (7)
4 Argon based medical procedure? (5,10)
5 Some satyr antagonises a slave-driver (6)
6 Observation position taken by a soldier (9)
7 Cunning daughter got jealous when Newton was dumped (7)
13 Often, cult of sheik insists on being bound tightly (5-4)
15 Medicine from Japan ace approves (7)
17 Religious mails sorted by in-charge (7)
18 Can there be no end to time, son? (7)
19 Spider surveillance tool (6)
22 Villain from Delhi leaves a society located in an ancient Iraqi settlement (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1,21 He devastates saloons using a book (4,6,3,6) EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES
8 Ought to have little space for one who is late (4) OBIT
9 Symbolic tree has half of your vitae engraved (10) FIGURATIVE
10 Request for sprinklers and cut the ends off (6) PRAYER
11 Divorce (3-5)
12 Employment agency that yields nothing? (3,6)
14 Ignore unmarried woman (4)
15 Plan to travel with top official (4)
16 Dying in it can cause embarrassment (9)
20 Proverbial body measure of problems (4,4)
23 Comical son describing cultural destruction (10) ICONOCLASM
24,25 Type of weapon amateur sitcoms aim to broadcast (4-9,4)
Down
1 Go, go kill the king. That’s an order! (7)
2 Stylish top exchanged for a bit of nylon that’s worn out (5)
3 Colour that adds flavour (7) SAFFRON
4 Argon based medical procedure? (5,10) ORGAN TRANSPLANT
5 Some satyr antagonises a slave-driver (6)
6 Observation position taken by a soldier (9)
7 Cunning daughter got jealous when Newton was dumped (7)
13 Often, cult of sheik insists on being bound tightly (5-4)
15 Medicine from Japan ace approves (7) PANACEA
17 Religious mails sorted by in-charge (7)
18 Can there be no end to time, son? (7)
19 Spider surveillance tool (6) WEBCAM
22 Villain from Delhi leaves a society located in an ancient Iraqi settlement (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1,21 He devastates saloons using a book (4,6,3,6) EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES
8 Ought to have little space for one who is late (4) OBIT
9 Symbolic tree has half of your vitae engraved (10) FIGURATIVE
10 Request for sprinklers and cut the ends off (6) PRAYER
11 Divorce (3-5)
12 Employment agency that yields nothing? (3,6)
14 Ignore unmarried woman (4)MISS
15 Plan to travel with top official (4)
16 Dying in it can cause embarrassment (9)
20 Proverbial body measure of problems (4,4)KNEE DEEP
23 Comical son describing cultural destruction (10) ICONOCLASM
24,25 Type of weapon amateur sitcoms aim to broadcast (4-9,4)
Down
1 Go, go kill the king. That’s an order! (7)
2 Stylish top exchanged for a bit of nylon that’s worn out (5)
3 Colour that adds flavour (7) SAFFRON
4 Argon based medical procedure? (5,10) ORGAN TRANSPLANT
5 Some satyr antagonises a slave-driver (6)TYRANT
6 Observation position taken by a soldier (9)ATTENTION
7 Cunning daughter got jealous when Newton was dumped (7)DEVIOUS
13 Often, cult of sheik insists on being bound tightly (5-4)
15 Medicine from Japan ace approves (7) PANACEA
17 Religious mails sorted by in-charge (7)
18 Can there be no end to time, son? (7)
19 Spider surveillance tool (6) WEBCAM
22 Villain from Delhi leaves a society located in an ancient Iraqi settlement (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1,21 He devastates saloons using a book (4,6,3,6) EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES
8 Ought to have little space for one who is late (4) OBIT
9 Symbolic tree has half of your vitae engraved (10) FIGURATIVE
10 Request for sprinklers and cut the ends off (6) PRAYER
11 Divorce (3-5) NON UNION
12 Employment agency that yields nothing? (3,6)
14 Ignore unmarried woman (4)MISS
15 Plan to travel with top official (4)
16 Dying in it can cause embarrassment (9) INDIGNITY
20 Proverbial body measure of problems (4,4)KNEE DEEP
23 Comical son describing cultural destruction (10) ICONOCLASM
24,25 Type of weapon amateur sitcoms aim to broadcast (4-9,4) SEMI-AUTOMATIC ARMS
Down
1 Go, go kill the king. That’s an order! (7)
2 Stylish top exchanged for a bit of nylon that’s worn out (5)
3 Colour that adds flavour (7) SAFFRON
4 Argon based medical procedure? (5,10) ORGAN TRANSPLANT
5 Some satyr antagonises a slave-driver (6)TYRANT
6 Observation position taken by a soldier (9)ATTENTION
7 Cunning daughter got jealous when Newton was dumped (7)DEVIOUS
13 Often, cult of sheik insists on being bound tightly (5-4)
15 Medicine from Japan ace approves (7) PANACEA
17 Religious mails sorted by in-charge (7) ISLAMIC
18 Can there be no end to time, son? (7)
19 Spider surveillance tool (6) WEBCAM
22 Villain from Delhi leaves a society located in an ancient Iraqi settlement (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1,21 He devastates saloons using a book (4,6,3,6) EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES
8 Ought to have little space for one who is late (4) OBIT
9 Symbolic tree has half of your vitae engraved (10) FIGURATIVE
10 Request for sprinklers and cut the ends off (6) PRAYER
11 Divorce (3-5)
12 Employment agency that yields nothing? (3,6)
14 Ignore unmarried woman (4)MISS
15 Plan to travel with top official (4)
16 Dying in it can cause embarrassment (9)
20 Proverbial body measure of problems (4,4)KNEE DEEP
23 Comical son describing cultural destruction (10) ICONOCLASM
24,25 Type of weapon amateur sitcoms aim to broadcast (4-9,4) SEMI-AUTOMATIC ARMS
Down
1 Go, go kill the king. That’s an order! (7) EMBARGO
2 Stylish top exchanged for a bit of nylon that’s worn out (5) TATTY
3 Colour that adds flavour (7) SAFFRON
4 Argon based medical procedure? (5,10) ORGAN TRANSPLANT
5 Some satyr antagonises a slave-driver (6)TYRANT
6 Observation position taken by a soldier (9)ATTENTION
7 Cunning daughter got jealous when Newton was dumped (7)DEVIOUS
13 Often, cult of sheik insists on being bound tightly (5-4) CLOSE-KNIT
15 Medicine from Japan ace approves (7) PANACEA
17 Religious mails sorted by in-charge (7) ISLAMIC
18 Can there be no end to time, son? (7)
19 Spider surveillance tool (6) WEBCAM
22 Villain from Delhi leaves a society located in an ancient Iraqi settlement (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1,21 He devastates saloons using a book (4,6,3,6) EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES
8 Ought to have little space for one who is late (4) OBIT
9 Symbolic tree has half of your vitae engraved (10) FIGURATIVE
10 Request for sprinklers and cut the ends off (6) PRAYER
11 Divorce (3-5) NON-UNION
12 Employment agency that yields nothing? (3,6) JOB CENTRE
14 Ignore unmarried woman (4)MISS
15 Plan to travel with top official (4) PLOT
16 Dying in it can cause embarrassment (9) INDIGNITY
20 Proverbial body measure of problems (4,4)KNEE DEEP
23 Comical son describing cultural destruction (10) ICONOCLASM
24,25 Type of weapon amateur sitcoms aim to broadcast (4-9,4) SEMI-AUTOMATIC ARMS
Down
1 Go, go kill the king. That’s an order! (7) EMBARGO
2 Stylish top exchanged for a bit of nylon that’s worn out (5) TATTY
3 Colour that adds flavour (7) SAFFRON
4 Argon based medical procedure? (5,10) ORGAN TRANSPLANT
5 Some satyr antagonises a slave-driver (6)TYRANT
6 Observation position taken by a soldier (9)ATTENTION
7 Cunning daughter got jealous when Newton was dumped (7)DEVIOUS
13 Often, cult of sheik insists on being bound tightly (5-4) CLOSE-KNIT
15 Medicine from Japan ace approves (7) PANACEA
17 Religious mails sorted by in-charge (7) ISLAMIC
18 Can there be no end to time, son? (7) THERMOS
19 Spider surveillance tool (6) WEBCAM
22 Villain from Delhi leaves a society located in an ancient Iraqi settlement (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

22 Villain from Delhi leaves a society located in an ancient Iraqi settlement (5)ASSUR

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Co-graduate swallowed by foal (6) COBALT
4 City where you open aperture and shoot nature endlessly (3,5) ABU DHABI
10 Ruin a meal with a trace of chilly (7) SCUPPER
11 Caught the girl with the reporter, but there was nothing between them (7) LASSOED
12 Tailor exchanged unstrapped top for nothing with the client (8) CUSTOMER
13 Elongated circular on blog (6)
15 Returning wagon has unknown vessels (4)
17 CIA carved out stuff related to the corpse (9)
20 A twist in the sequence given by one from Aspartame’s family (9)
21 Wobble over and smirk (4)
24 Plaster and return occupants’ lost container (6)
25 Tramples small kids who belong to just one of a pair (8)
28 NRI has a way to pay almost all the money (7)
29 Jazzy, furry kid exposed to the Italian football team (7)
30 I’m back in quiet house (8)
31 The first miss… … (6)

Down
1 Windows, say, in a church adhere to slope-ratio (8)
2 Genre from down South (5)
3 The French penny and 2000 pounds equal a Greek coin (6)
5 A shock, if it’s from the family of 15,19 and 27 (4)
6 Girl’s first assistant fleeced the handicapped (8)
7 Express regret for Ground-Zero spoilage (9)
8 Plant in crack gets oxygen (6)
9 Military command from Mars? (5,4)
14 Drunken stalwarts might have used this at the end of the party (4,5)
16 Following order, omit survey for lack of time (9)
18 Energy plastic circlet cannot transmit? (8)
19 Second prize in the kitty for Scot of old German origin? (8)
22 Mount Chimborazo, at first, was part of Andes by arrangement (6)
23 Palaeozoic coal left was burnt by parasites (6)
26 Had a row with old attorney at first, and was embarrassed (5)
27 Pinch the head off the duck (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Co-graduate swallowed by foal (6) COBALT
4 City where you open aperture and shoot nature endlessly (3,5) ABU DHABI
10 Ruin a meal with a trace of chilly (7) SCUPPER
11 Caught the girl with the reporter, but there was nothing between them (7) LASSOED
12 Tailor exchanged unstrapped top for nothing with the client (8) CUSTOMER
13 Elongated circular on blog (6) OBLONG
15 Returning wagon has unknown vessels (4)
17 CIA carved out stuff related to the corpse (9) CADAVERIC
20 A twist in the sequence given by one from Aspartame’s family (9)
21 Wobble over and smirk (4)
24 Plaster and return occupants’ lost container (6)
25 Tramples small kids who belong to just one of a pair (8)
28 NRI has a way to pay almost all the money (7)
29 Jazzy, furry kid exposed to the Italian football team (7)
30 I’m back in quiet house (8)
31 The first miss… … (6)
Down
1 Windows, say, in a church adhere to slope-ratio (8)
2 Genre from down South (5)
3 The French penny and 2000 pounds equal a Greek coin (6)
5 A shock, if it’s from the family of 15,19 and 27 (4)
6 Girl’s first assistant fleeced the handicapped (8) DISABLED
7 Express regret for Ground-Zero spoilage (9) APOLOGISE
8 Plant in crack gets oxygen (6) INDIGO
9 Military command from Mars? (5,4)
14 Drunken stalwarts might have used this at the end of the party (4,5)
16 Following order, omit survey for lack of time (9)
18 Energy plastic circlet cannot transmit? (8)
19 Second prize in the kitty for Scot of old German origin? (8)
22 Mount Chimborazo, at first, was part of Andes by arrangement (6)
23 Palaeozoic coal left was burnt by parasites (6)
26 Had a row with old attorney at first, and was embarrassed (5)
27 Pinch the head off the duck (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Co-graduate swallowed by foal (6) COBALT
4 City where you open aperture and shoot nature endlessly (3,5) ABU DHABI
10 Ruin a meal with a trace of chilly (7) SCUPPER
11 Caught the girl with the reporter, but there was nothing between them (7) LASSOED
12 Tailor exchanged unstrapped top for nothing with the client (8) CUSTOMER
13 Elongated circular on blog (6) OBLONG
15 Returning wagon has unknown vessels (4)NAVY
17 CIA carved out stuff related to the corpse (9) CADAVERIC
20 A twist in the sequence given by one from Aspartame’s family (9)
21 Wobble over and smirk (4)LEER
24 Plaster and return occupants’ lost container (6)
25 Tramples small kids who belong to just one of a pair (8)
28 NRI has a way to pay almost all the money (7)EMIGREE
29 Jazzy, furry kid exposed to the Italian football team (7)
30 I’m back in quiet house (8)
31 The first miss… … (6)MAIDEN
Down
1 Windows, say, in a church adhere to slope-ratio (8)COSECANT
2 Genre from down South (5)
3 The French penny and 2000 pounds equal a Greek coin (6)
5 A shock, if it’s from the family of 15,19 and 27 (4)
6 Girl’s first assistant fleeced the handicapped (8) DISABLED
7 Express regret for Ground-Zero spoilage (9) APOLOGISE
8 Plant in crack gets oxygen (6) INDIGO
9 Military command from Mars? (5,4)
14 Drunken stalwarts might have used this at the end of the party (4,5)
16 Following order, omit survey for lack of time (9)
18 Energy plastic circlet cannot transmit? (8)
19 Second prize in the kitty for Scot of old German origin? (8)
22 Mount Chimborazo, at first, was part of Andes by arrangement (6)
23 Palaeozoic coal left was burnt by parasites (6)
26 Had a row with old attorney at first, and was embarrassed (5)
27 Pinch the head off the duck (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Co-graduate swallowed by foal (6) COBALT
4 City where you open aperture and shoot nature endlessly (3,5) ABU DHABI
10 Ruin a meal with a trace of chilly (7) SCUPPER
11 Caught the girl with the reporter, but there was nothing between them (7) LASSOED
12 Tailor exchanged unstrapped top for nothing with the client (8) CUSTOMER
13 Elongated circular on blog (6) OBLONG
15 Returning wagon has unknown vessels (4)NAVY
17 CIA carved out stuff related to the corpse (9) CADAVERIC
20 A twist in the sequence given by one from Aspartame’s family (9)CYCLAMATE
21 Wobble over and smirk (4)LEER
24 Plaster and return occupants’ lost container (6)STUCCO
25 Tramples small kids who belong to just one of a pair (8)STEPSONS
28 NRI has a way to pay almost all the money (7)EMIGREE
29 Jazzy, furry kid exposed to the Italian football team (7)AZZURRI
30 I’m back in quiet house (8)DOMICILE
31 The first miss… … (6)MAIDEN
Down
1 Windows, say, in a church adhere to slope-ratio (8)COSECANT
2 Genre from down South (5)BLUES
3 The French penny and 2000 pounds equal a Greek coin (6)LEPTON
5 A shock, if it’s from the family of 15,19 and 27 (4)BOLT
6 Girl’s first assistant fleeced the handicapped (8) DISABLED
7 Express regret for Ground-Zero spoilage (9) APOLOGISE
8 Plant in crack gets oxygen (6) INDIGO
9 Military command from Mars? (5,4)ORDER ARMS
14 Drunken stalwarts might have used this at the end of the party (4,5)LAST STRAW
16 Following order, omit survey for lack of time (9)VOYEURISM
18 Energy plastic circlet cannot transmit? (8)ELECTRIC
19 Second prize in the kitty for Scot of old German origin? (8)PRUSSIAN
22 Mount Chimborazo, at first, was part of Andes by arrangement (6)ASCEND
23 Palaeozoic coal left was burnt by parasites (6)EPIZOA
26 Had a row with old attorney at first, and was embarrassed (5)OARED
27 Pinch the head off the duck (4)TEAL

:clap::clap::clap: A puzzle sprinkled with blues! Highlighted grid found the Colonel's blog.

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Miss India, say (6,5) BEAUTY QUEEN
9 Unknown trash, a new aid for smokers (7) ASHTRAY
10 In the midst of a snag Tom got diverted (7) AMONGST
11 Giants, very big, take back work unit (5) OGRES
12 The work book to test the profession of eye care (9) OPTOMETRY
13 Food for a legendary friar? (4)
15 True air contaminated in a part of old Italy (7)
19 Against the rules? With one pound, legitimate (7)
20 Heredity factor in old dancing actor Kelly (4)
24 To knock the nitpicker is to start exposing (9)
25 Shadow cast by some dumb radicals (5)
27 Strange name, unity for a perennial herb (7)
28 Little frog seen in notice carried by troop leader North, say (7)
29 Place for valuables steadies fop in confusion (4,7)

Down
1 The state of a famous prison with a change of head (5)
2 A time to relax when not working (2,4)
3 Preservative compound with some healthy molecules (6)
4 The number one lost in antiquity somehow (8)
5 Huge? Right, one up with a tailless rodent in tow (8)
6 Entertainment for the insomniac perhaps (9)
7 Robbery through business: it got contained in 24 hours (7)
8 Curbs for vessel crossing Scottish river (5)
14 Measuring device to treat ill pacers (9)
16 Not really the game of a junior Woods! (8)
17 Welcome announcement for a shareholder (8)
18 Leader of business very happy though behind time (7)
21 A lot of water, once a novelty (5)
22 Worn out, a sign of tachycardia? (4,2)
23 Money, American, for something in the eye (6)
26 Swell up, as might a trainee in craft (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Miss India, say (6,5) BEAUTY QUEEN
9 Unknown trash, a new aid for smokers (7) ASHTRAY
10 In the midst of a snag Tom got diverted (7) AMONGST
11 Giants, very big, take back work unit (5) OGRES
12 The work book to test the profession of eye care (9) OPTOMETRY
13 Food for a legendary friar? (4) TUCK
15 True air contaminated in a part of old Italy (7) ETRURIA
19 Against the rules? With one pound, legitimate (7)
20 Heredity factor in old dancing actor Kelly (4)
24 To knock the nitpicker is to start exposing (9)
25 Shadow cast by some dumb radicals (5)
27 Strange name, unity for a perennial herb (7)
28 Little frog seen in notice carried by troop leader North, say (7)
29 Place for valuables steadies fop in confusion (4,7)
Down
1 The state of a famous prison with a change of head (5) BIHAR
2 A time to relax when not working (2,4) AT REST
3 Preservative compound with some healthy molecules (6) THYMOL
4 The number one lost in antiquity somehow (8)
5 Huge? Right, one up with a tailless rodent in tow (8)
6 Entertainment for the insomniac perhaps (9)
7 Robbery through business: it got contained in 24 hours (7)
8 Curbs for vessel crossing Scottish river (5)
14 Measuring device to treat ill pacers (9)
16 Not really the game of a junior Woods! (8)
17 Welcome announcement for a shareholder (8)
18 Leader of business very happy though behind time (7)
21 A lot of water, once a novelty (5)
22 Worn out, a sign of tachycardia? (4,2)
23 Money, American, for something in the eye (6)
26 Swell up, as might a trainee in craft (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Miss India, say (6,5) BEAUTY QUEEN
9 Unknown trash, a new aid for smokers (7) ASHTRAY
10 In the midst of a snag Tom got diverted (7) AMONGST
11 Giants, very big, take back work unit (5) OGRES
12 The work book to test the profession of eye care (9) OPTOMETRY
13 Food for a legendary friar? (4) TUCK
15 True air contaminated in a part of old Italy (7) ETRURIA
19 Against the rules? With one pound, legitimate (7)
20 Heredity factor in old dancing actor Kelly (4)
24 To knock the nitpicker is to start exposing (9)
25 Shadow cast by some dumb radicals (5)
27 Strange name, unity for a perennial herb (7)
28 Little frog seen in notice carried by troop leader North, say (7)
29 Place for valuables steadies fop in confusion (4,7)
Down
1 The state of a famous prison with a change of head (5) BIHAR
2 A time to relax when not working (2,4) AT REST
3 Preservative compound with some healthy molecules (6) THYMOL
4 The number one lost in antiquity somehow (8)
5 Huge? Right, one up with a tailless rodent in tow (8)
6 Entertainment for the insomniac perhaps (9)
7 Robbery through business: it got contained in 24 hours (7)
8 Curbs for vessel crossing Scottish river (5)
14 Measuring device to treat ill pacers (9)
16 Not really the game of a junior Woods! (8)
17 Welcome announcement for a shareholder (8)
18 Leader of business very happy though behind time (7) BELATED
21 A lot of water, once a novelty (5) OCEAN
22 Worn out, a sign of tachycardia? (4,2) BEAT UP
23 Money, American, for something in the eye (6) FUNDUS
26 Swell up, as might a trainee in craft (5) BLOAT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Miss India, say (6,5) BEAUTY QUEEN
9 Unknown trash, a new aid for smokers (7) ASHTRAY
10 In the midst of a snag Tom got diverted (7) AMONGST
11 Giants, very big, take back work unit (5) OGRES
12 The work book to test the profession of eye care (9) OPTOMETRY
13 Food for a legendary friar? (4) TUCK
15 True air contaminated in a part of old Italy (7) ETRURIA
19 Against the rules? With one pound, legitimate (7)
20 Heredity factor in old dancing actor Kelly (4)
24 To knock the nitpicker is to start exposing (9)
25 Shadow cast by some dumb radicals (5)UMBRA
27 Strange name, unity for a perennial herb (7)ANEMONE
28 Little frog seen in notice carried by troop leader North, say (7)TADPOLE
29 Place for valuables steadies fop in confusion (4,7)
Down
1 The state of a famous prison with a change of head (5) BIHAR
2 A time to relax when not working (2,4) AT REST
3 Preservative compound with some healthy molecules (6) THYMOL
4 The number one lost in antiquity somehow (8)QUANTITY
5 Huge? Right, one up with a tailless rodent in tow (8)ENORMOUS
6 Entertainment for the insomniac perhaps (9)
7 Robbery through business: it got contained in 24 hours (7)
8 Curbs for vessel crossing Scottish river (5)
14 Measuring device to treat ill pacers (9)
16 Not really the game of a junior Woods! (8)
17 Welcome announcement for a shareholder (8)
18 Leader of business very happy though behind time (7) BELATED
21 A lot of water, once a novelty (5) OCEAN
22 Worn out, a sign of tachycardia? (4,2) BEAT UP
23 Money, American, for something in the eye (6) FUNDUS
26 Swell up, as might a trainee in craft (5) BLOAT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Miss India, say (6,5) BEAUTY QUEEN
9 Unknown trash, a new aid for smokers (7) ASHTRAY
10 In the midst of a snag Tom got diverted (7) AMONGST
11 Giants, very big, take back work unit (5) OGRES
12 The work book to test the profession of eye care (9) OPTOMETRY
13 Food for a legendary friar? (4) TUCK
15 True air contaminated in a part of old Italy (7) ETRURIA
19 Against the rules? With one pound, legitimate (7)ILLICIT
20 Heredity factor in old dancing actor Kelly (4)GENE
24 To knock the nitpicker is to start exposing (9)CRITICISE
25 Shadow cast by some dumb radicals (5)UMBRA
27 Strange name, unity for a perennial herb (7)ANEMONE
28 Little frog seen in notice carried by troop leader North, say (7)TADPOLE
29 Place for valuables steadies fop in confusion (4,7)SAFE DEPOSIT
Down
1 The state of a famous prison with a change of head (5) BIHAR
2 A time to relax when not working (2,4) AT REST
3 Preservative compound with some healthy molecules (6) THYMOL
4 The number one lost in antiquity somehow (8)QUANTITY
5 Huge? Right, one up with a tailless rodent in tow (8)ENORMOUS
6 Entertainment for the insomniac perhaps (9)NIGHTLIFE
7 Robbery through business: it got contained in 24 hours (7)DACOITY
8 Curbs for vessel crossing Scottish river (5)STAYS
14 Measuring device to treat ill pacers (9)CALLIPERS
16 Not really the game of a junior Woods! (8)MINIGOLF
17 Welcome announcement for a shareholder (8)DIVIDEND
18 Leader of business very happy though behind time (7) BELATED
21 A lot of water, once a novelty (5) OCEAN
22 Worn out, a sign of tachycardia? (4,2) BEAT UP
23 Money, American, for something in the eye (6) FUNDUS
26 Swell up, as might a trainee in craft (5) BLOAT

:clap::clap::clap: A smooth Sankalak puzzle!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Naga play has artist initially making literal mixup (7) ANAGRAM
6 Item in ashtray? Objections rebuffed (4) STUB
9 Near no new stud’s place, say (3) EAR
11 Eighth of patriarchs takes ancient seer in boat (7) CORACLE
12 The Aerocar in Ahmedabad has hidden instrument (7) OCARINA
13 Every clue in this set is like this (6)
14 E-cash i'm disbursing to admit one having a blood-related disease (8)
15 No adherence to rules in this composition 'Island 200X’ (9)
17 Type of tape: see, there’s nothing (5)
18 Hanker after chief’s accolade (5)
20 In among well-known, Laud squirms, revealing lumps (9)
23 Resign hastily following a second prescriber (8)
25 The last letter and the first beg pitifully to include Russian leader’s capital (6)
27 Era iMac was launched in country (7)
28 Enter into a combination with O — Dixie so adaptable! (7)
29 Noisy squabble among borrowers (3)
30 What does it? Not difficult! (4)
31 How Dean may propagate date to celebrate (4,3)

Down
1 Extremely old and clever account about one (7)
2 Nair doesn’t start dear work on parachute delivery (3-4)
3 Type of gene — saints to get around (9)
4 Hardly demanding maiden to eke out (4)
5 Explosive remark you’re engaged with (9)
7 Get beard this to look tidy (7)
8 Abroad, Victor displayed swaggering behaviour (7)
10 Measure of the Jews for spa in England (4)
16 Event for celebration: State despatched Spanish queen by train (9)
17 Suggestiveness or being showy as rivals mug wildly (9)
18 Travesty from daily publicity — extremely crude (7)
19 A surgeon’s duty in the face of an inflamed swelling (7)
21 Remained behind, having been drawn to a bishop within (7)
22 The sense of uncertainty of the French having exotic bite, ultimately tasty (7)
24 Electrical power network — good and free! (4)
26 Duck feathers not up (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Naga play has artist initially making literal mixup (7) ANAGRAM
6 Item in ashtray? Objections rebuffed (4) STUB
9 Near no new stud’s place, say (3) EAR
11 Eighth of patriarchs takes ancient seer in boat (7) CORACLE
12 The Aerocar in Ahmedabad has hidden instrument (7) OCARINA
13 Every clue in this set is like this (6)
14 E-cash i'm disbursing to admit one having a blood-related disease (8) ISCHEMIA
15 No adherence to rules in this composition 'Island 200X’ (9)
17 Type of tape: see, there’s nothing (5)
18 Hanker after chief’s accolade (5)
20 In among well-known, Laud squirms, revealing lumps (9)
23 Resign hastily following a second prescriber (8)
25 The last letter and the first beg pitifully to include Russian leader’s capital (6)
27 Era iMac was launched in country (7)
28 Enter into a combination with O — Dixie so adaptable! (7) OXIDISE
29 Noisy squabble among borrowers (3)
30 What does it? Not difficult! (4)
31 How Dean may propagate date to celebrate (4,3)
Down
1 Extremely old and clever account about one (7)
2 Nair doesn’t start dear work on parachute delivery (3-4) AIR DROP
3 Type of gene — saints to get around (9)
4 Hardly demanding maiden to eke out (4)
5 Explosive remark you’re engaged with (9)
7 Get beard this to look tidy (7)
8 Abroad, Victor displayed swaggering behaviour (7)
10 Measure of the Jews for spa in England (4)
16 Event for celebration: State despatched Spanish queen by train (9)
17 Suggestiveness or being showy as rivals mug wildly (9)
18 Travesty from daily publicity — extremely crude (7)
19 A surgeon’s duty in the face of an inflamed swelling (7) ABSCESS
21 Remained behind, having been drawn to a bishop within (7)
22 The sense of uncertainty of the French having exotic bite, ultimately tasty (7)
24 Electrical power network — good and free! (4) GRID
26 Duck feathers not up (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Naga play has artist initially making literal mixup (7) ANAGRAM
6 Item in ashtray? Objections rebuffed (4) STUB
9 Near no new stud’s place, say (3) EAR
11 Eighth of patriarchs takes ancient seer in boat (7) CORACLE
12 The Aerocar in Ahmedabad has hidden instrument (7) OCARINA
13 Every clue in this set is like this (6)
14 E-cash i'm disbursing to admit one having a blood-related disease (8) ISCHEMIA
15 No adherence to rules in this composition 'Island 200X’ (9)
17 Type of tape: see, there’s nothing (5)
18 Hanker after chief’s accolade (5)
20 In among well-known, Laud squirms, revealing lumps (9)
23 Resign hastily following a second prescriber (8)
25 The last letter and the first beg pitifully to include Russian leader’s capital (6)
27 Era iMac was launched in country (7)
28 Enter into a combination with O — Dixie so adaptable! (7) OXIDISE
29 Noisy squabble among borrowers (3)
30 What does it? Not difficult! (4)
31 How Dean may propagate date to celebrate (4,3)
Down
1 Extremely old and clever account about one (7)
2 Nair doesn’t start dear work on parachute delivery (3-4) AIR DROP
3 Type of gene — saints to get around (9)
4 Hardly demanding maiden to eke out (4)
5 Explosive remark you’re engaged with (9) CROSSWORD
7 Get beard this to look tidy (7) TRIMMED
8 Abroad, Victor displayed swaggering behaviour (7) BRAVADO
10 Measure of the Jews for spa in England (4) BATH
16 Event for celebration: State despatched Spanish queen by train (9) CENTENARY
17 Suggestiveness or being showy as rivals mug wildly (9)
18 Travesty from daily publicity — extremely crude (7)
19 A surgeon’s duty in the face of an inflamed swelling (7) ABSCESS
21 Remained behind, having been drawn to a bishop within (7)
22 The sense of uncertainty of the French having exotic bite, ultimately tasty (7)
24 Electrical power network — good and free! (4) GRID
26 Duck feathers not up (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Naga play has artist initially making literal mixup (7) ANAGRAM
6 Item in ashtray? Objections rebuffed (4) STUB
9 Near no new stud’s place, say (3) EAR
11 Eighth of patriarchs takes ancient seer in boat (7) CORACLE
12 The Aerocar in Ahmedabad has hidden instrument (7) OCARINA
13 Every clue in this set is like this (6)ACROSS
14 E-cash i'm disbursing to admit one having a blood-related disease (8) ISCHEMIA
15 No adherence to rules in this composition 'Island 200X’ (9)CAPRICCIO
17 Type of tape: see, there’s nothing (5)VIDEO
18 Hanker after chief’s accolade (5)CRAVE
20 In among well-known, Laud squirms, revealing lumps (9)NODULATED
23 Resign hastily following a second prescriber (8)ASSIGNER
25 The last letter and the first beg pitifully to include Russian leader’s capital (6)ZAGREB
27 Era iMac was launched in country (7)AMERICA
28 Enter into a combination with O — Dixie so adaptable! (7) OXIDISE
29 Noisy squabble among borrowers (3)ROW
30 What does it? Not difficult! (4)EASY
31 How Dean may propagate date to celebrate (4,3)NAME DAY
Down
1 Extremely old and clever account about one (7)ARCHAIC
2 Nair doesn’t start dear work on parachute delivery (3-4) AIR DROP
3 Type of gene — saints to get around (9)RECESSIVE
4 Hardly demanding maiden to eke out (4)MEEK
5 Explosive remark you’re engaged with (9) CROSSWORD
7 Get beard this to look tidy (7) TRIMMED
8 Abroad, Victor displayed swaggering behaviour (7) BRAVADO
10 Measure of the Jews for spa in England (4) BATH
16 Event for celebration: State despatched Spanish queen by train (9) CENTENARY
17 Suggestiveness or being showy as rivals mug wildly (9)VULGARISM
18 Travesty from daily publicity — extremely crude (7)CHARADE
19 A surgeon’s duty in the face of an inflamed swelling (7) ABSCESS
21 Remained behind, having been drawn to a bishop within (7)TARRIED
22 The sense of uncertainty of the French having exotic bite, ultimately tasty (7)DUBEITY
24 Electrical power network — good and free! (4) GRID
26 Duck feathers not up (4)DOWN

:clap::clap::clap: A 'crossword' puzzle from one living in the squares grid!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Superb parrot and chimpanzee, for example (5,3)
5 US soldiers holding turncoat without charge (6)
9 Phone about small error in notice (9)
11 Tot before a play (5)
12 Oarsmen scoffed, by the sound of it (5)
13 Briefly run across street musicians (9) ORGANISTS
14 Unhappy keeping scholarly woman (12) BLUE STOCKING
18 Joining friendly US transportation company (5,7) UNION PACIFIC
21 Promising illumination after power comes on (9) PLIGHTING
23 Merle Haggard in ----- Gantry? (5) ELMER
24 Rebuke daughter deserved (5)
25 Sculpted near Loire, previously (7,2)
26 Popular Bellini opera opening in London (6)
27 Sloth, perhaps, attendee suffered (8)
Down
1 Ingenious device, specially tagged (6)
2 Flag officer in the US navy (6)
3 Sporting event at Hilton arranged to include foremost of runners (9)
4 Following surgery, worker goes after job (4-9)
6 Element causing trouble in the Navy (5)
7 Send on first of mail put into carriage (8)
8 Gesture involving sailors in house (4,4)
10 Blonde felt inclined to steal (5-8)
15 Standard chapter on interior design (9)
16 Work out drive required with club (4,4)
17 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8)
19 Cheers after Rome’s broken conspiracy of silence (6)
20 Rim of bell cast in iron (6)
22 Monster in lengthy 11 (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Superb parrot and chimpanzee, for example (5,3)
5 US soldiers holding turncoat without charge (6)
9 Phone about small error in notice (9)
11 Tot before a play (5)
12 Oarsmen scoffed, by the sound of it (5)
13 Briefly run across street musicians (9) ORGANISTS
14 Unhappy keeping scholarly woman (12) BLUE STOCKING
18 Joining friendly US transportation company (5,7) UNION PACIFIC
21 Promising illumination after power comes on (9) PLIGHTING
23 Merle Haggard in ----- Gantry? (5) ELMER
24 Rebuke daughter deserved (5)
25 Sculpted near Loire, previously (7,2) EARLIER ON
26 Popular Bellini opera opening in London (6)
27 Sloth, perhaps, attendee suffered (8)
Down
1 Ingenious device, specially tagged (6)
2 Flag officer in the US navy (6)
3 Sporting event at Hilton arranged to include foremost of runners (9)
4 Following surgery, worker goes after job (4-9) POST OPERATIVE
6 Element causing trouble in the Navy (5)
7 Send on first of mail put into carriage (8)
8 Gesture involving sailors in house (4,4)
10 Blonde felt inclined to steal (5-8) LIGHT FINGERED
15 Standard chapter on interior design (9) CRITERION
16 Work out drive required with club (4,4)
17 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8)
19 Cheers after Rome’s broken conspiracy of silence (6) OMERTA
20 Rim of bell cast in iron (6)
22 Monster in lengthy 11 (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Superb parrot and chimpanzee, for example (5,3)GREAT APE
5 US soldiers holding turncoat without charge (6)
9 Phone about small error in notice (9)
11 Tot before a play (5)DRAMA
12 Oarsmen scoffed, by the sound of it (5)
13 Briefly run across street musicians (9) ORGANISTS
14 Unhappy keeping scholarly woman (12) BLUE STOCKING
18 Joining friendly US transportation company (5,7) UNION PACIFIC
21 Promising illumination after power comes on (9) PLIGHTING
23 Merle Haggard in ----- Gantry? (5) ELMER
24 Rebuke daughter deserved (5)
25 Sculpted near Loire, previously (7,2) EARLIER ON
26 Popular Bellini opera opening in London (6)
27 Sloth, perhaps, attendee suffered (8)
Down
1 Ingenious device, specially tagged (6)GADGET
2 Flag officer in the US navy (6)ENSIGN
3 Sporting event at Hilton arranged to include foremost of runners (9)TRIATHLON
4 Following surgery, worker goes after job (4-9) POST OPERATIVE
6 Element causing trouble in the Navy (5)
7 Send on first of mail put into carriage (8)
8 Gesture involving sailors in house (4,4)
10 Blonde felt inclined to steal (5-8) LIGHT FINGERED
15 Standard chapter on interior design (9) CRITERION
16 Work out drive required with club (4,4)
17 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8)
19 Cheers after Rome’s broken conspiracy of silence (6) OMERTA
20 Rim of bell cast in iron (6)
22 Monster in lengthy 11 (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Superb parrot and chimpanzee, for example (5,3)GREAT APE
5 US soldiers holding turncoat without charge (6)GRATIS
9 Phone about small error in notice (9)DISMISSAL
11 Tot before a play (5)DRAMA
12 Oarsmen scoffed, by the sound of it (5)EIGHT
13 Briefly run across street musicians (9) ORGANISTS
14 Unhappy keeping scholarly woman (12) BLUE STOCKING
18 Joining friendly US transportation company (5,7) UNION PACIFIC
21 Promising illumination after power comes on (9) PLIGHTING
23 Merle Haggard in ----- Gantry? (5) ELMER
24 Rebuke daughter deserved (5)RATED
25 Sculpted near Loire, previously (7,2) EARLIER ON
26 Popular Bellini opera opening in London (6)NORMAL
27 Sloth, perhaps, attendee suffered (8)EDENTATE
Down
1 Ingenious device, specially tagged (6)GADGET
2 Flag officer in the US navy (6)ENSIGN
3 Sporting event at Hilton arranged to include foremost of runners (9)TRIATHLON
4 Following surgery, worker goes after job (4-9) POST OPERATIVE
6 Element causing trouble in the Navy (5)RADON
7 Send on first of mail put into carriage (8)TRANSMIT
8 Gesture involving sailors in house (4,4)STAR SIGN
10 Blonde felt inclined to steal (5-8) LIGHT FINGERED
15 Standard chapter on interior design (9) CRITERION
16 Work out drive required with club (4,4)PUMP IRON
17 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8)MINISTER
19 Cheers after Rome’s broken conspiracy of silence (6) OMERTA
20 Rim of bell cast in iron (6)FRINGE
22 Monster in lengthy 11 (5)HYDRA

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Prison time for a derelict without wife (7)
5 Forceful holding of skipper by leaders of ultra radical establishment (7)
10 A bite for the walrus, large (6)
11 Generous artist caught in defamation (7) LIBERAL
12 Old students get the luminary off-track, confused (6)
13 Article found in a side street while travelling (2,3,3)
14 Mother soaked in dye by a brute (6)
15 Go back to the start of the tape (6)
18 Tree seen in a city (American) covered by prohibitory order (6) BANYAN
20 Weaken the little devil with wind (6)
23 Lee talks ramblingly about bones (8)
25 A specific aspect of French follower (6)
26 A cockerel on glorious song, here, soon (3,4) ERE LONG
27 Sick? Call back leaders in Unani practice (4,2)
28 Long, thin lines right inside cuts of beef (7)
29 Backlog of work stored in unfamiliar rear shelves (7)
Down
2 Blow the horn? As well let rip! (6)
3 Dough got without effort by corrupt yeomen, say (4,5)
4 Element of a musical composition with soprano replaced by leader of chorus (7)
6 Referee a retired artist, one with a tendency to chew (7) ARBITER
7 A shield to shorten the aim (5)
8 Knowledge acquired afresh about old king supported by books (8)
9 A large house, top in grandeur, in this world that is a single community (6,7) GLOBAL VILLAGE
16 Indicator of middle age spread (9)
17 Accommodation for car passenger with unsolicited advice (4-4)
19 The web, perhaps, handy for old boys! (7)
21 Quiet snake, with a bit of labour, gets boat person (7)
22 Drink makes loser quit dancing, abandoning set (6)
24 Feudal superior who could be mendacious with extremes of grace (5)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Prison time for a derelict without wife (7)
5 Forceful holding of skipper by leaders of ultra radical establishment (7) CAPTURE
10 A bite for the walrus, large (6)
11 Generous artist caught in defamation (7) LIBERAL
12 Old students get the luminary off-track, confused (6) ALUMNI
13 Article found in a side street while travelling (2,3,3) BY THE WAY
14 Mother soaked in dye by a brute (6) ANIMAL
15 Go back to the start of the tape (6) REWIND
18 Tree seen in a city (American) covered by prohibitory order (6) BANYAN
20 Weaken the little devil with wind (6)
23 Lee talks ramblingly about bones (8)
25 A specific aspect of French follower (6)
26 A cockerel on glorious song, here, soon (3,4) ERE LONG
27 Sick? Call back leaders in Unani practice (4,2)
28 Long, thin lines right inside cuts of beef (7)
29 Backlog of work stored in unfamiliar rear shelves (7)

Down
2 Blow the horn? As well let rip! (6)
3 Dough got without effort by corrupt yeomen, say (4,5)
4 Element of a musical composition with soprano replaced by leader of chorus (7)
6 Referee a retired artist, one with a tendency to chew (7) ARBITER
7 A shield to shorten the aim (5)
8 Knowledge acquired afresh about old king supported by books (8)
9 A large house, top in grandeur, in this world that is a single community (6,7) GLOBAL VILLAGE
16 Indicator of middle age spread (9)
17 Accommodation for car passenger with unsolicited advice (4-4)
19 The web, perhaps, handy for old boys! (7)
21 Quiet snake, with a bit of labour, gets boat person (7)
22 Drink makes loser quit dancing, abandoning set (6)
24 Feudal superior who could be mendacious with extremes of grace (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Prison time for a derelict without wife (7)
5 Forceful holding of skipper by leaders of ultra radical establishment (7) CAPTURE
10 A bite for the walrus, large (6)
11 Generous artist caught in defamation (7) LIBERAL
12 Old students get the luminary off-track, confused (6) ALUMNI
13 Article found in a side street while travelling (2,3,3) BY THE WAY
14 Mother soaked in dye by a brute (6) ANIMAL
15 Go back to the start of the tape (6) REWIND
18 Tree seen in a city (American) covered by prohibitory order (6) BANYAN
20 Weaken the little devil with wind (6)
23 Lee talks ramblingly about bones (8)
25 A specific aspect of French follower (6)
26 A cockerel on glorious song, here, soon (3,4) ERE LONG
27 Sick? Call back leaders in Unani practice (4,2)
28 Long, thin lines right inside cuts of beef (7)
29 Backlog of work stored in unfamiliar rear shelves (7)

Down
2 Blow the horn? As well let rip! (6)
3 Dough got without effort by corrupt yeomen, say (4,5)
4 Element of a musical composition with soprano replaced by leader of chorus (7)
6 Referee a retired artist, one with a tendency to chew (7) ARBITER
7 A shield to shorten the aim (5)
8 Knowledge acquired afresh about old king supported by books (8)
9 A large house, top in grandeur, in this world that is a single community (6,7) GLOBAL VILLAGE
16 Indicator of middle age spread (9)
17 Accommodation for car passenger with unsolicited advice (4-4) BACK-SEAT
19 The web, perhaps, handy for old boys! (7) NETWORK
21 Quiet snake, with a bit of labour, gets boat person (7) PADDLER
22 Drink makes loser quit dancing, abandoning set (6) LIQUOR
24 Feudal superior who could be mendacious with extremes of grace (5) LIEGE

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Prison time for a derelict without wife (7)
5 Forceful holding of skipper by leaders of ultra radical establishment (7) CAPTURE
10 A bite for the walrus, large (6)
11 Generous artist caught in defamation (7) LIBERAL
12 Old students get the luminary off-track, confused (6) ALUMNI
13 Article found in a side street while travelling (2,3,3) BY THE WAY
14 Mother soaked in dye by a brute (6) ANIMAL
15 Go back to the start of the tape (6) REWIND
18 Tree seen in a city (American) covered by prohibitory order (6) BANYAN
20 Weaken the little devil with wind (6)
23 Lee talks ramblingly about bones (8) SKELETAL
25 A specific aspect of French follower (6)
26 A cockerel on glorious song, here, soon (3,4) ERE LONG
27 Sick? Call back leaders in Unani practice (4,2) LAID UP
28 Long, thin lines right inside cuts of beef (7) STREAKS
29 Backlog of work stored in unfamiliar rear shelves (7) ARREARS

Down
2 Blow the horn? As well let rip! (6)
3 Dough got without effort by corrupt yeomen, say (4,5) EASY MONEY
4 Element of a musical composition with soprano replaced by leader of chorus (7)
6 Referee a retired artist, one with a tendency to chew (7) ARBITER
7 A shield to shorten the aim (5)
8 Knowledge acquired afresh about old king supported by books (8)
9 A large house, top in grandeur, in this world that is a single community (6,7) GLOBAL VILLAGE
16 Indicator of middle age spread (9)
17 Accommodation for car passenger with unsolicited advice (4-4) BACK-SEAT
19 The web, perhaps, handy for old boys! (7) NETWORK
21 Quiet snake, with a bit of labour, gets boat person (7) PADDLER
22 Drink makes loser quit dancing, abandoning set (6) LIQUOR
24 Feudal superior who could be mendacious with extremes of grace (5) LIEGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Prison time for a derelict without wife (7)
5 Forceful holding of skipper by leaders of ultra radical establishment (7) CAPTURE
10 A bite for the walrus, large (6)MORSEL
11 Generous artist caught in defamation (7) LIBERAL
12 Old students get the luminary off-track, confused (6) ALUMNI
13 Article found in a side street while travelling (2,3,3) BY THE WAY
14 Mother soaked in dye by a brute (6) ANIMAL
15 Go back to the start of the tape (6) REWIND
18 Tree seen in a city (American) covered by prohibitory order (6) BANYAN
20 Weaken the little devil with wind (6)IMPAIR
23 Lee talks ramblingly about bones (8) SKELETAL
25 A specific aspect of French follower (6)DETAIL
26 A cockerel on glorious song, here, soon (3,4) ERE LONG
27 Sick? Call back leaders in Unani practice (4,2) LAID UP
28 Long, thin lines right inside cuts of beef (7) STREAKS
29 Backlog of work stored in unfamiliar rear shelves (7) ARREARS

Down
2 Blow the horn? As well let rip! (6)
3 Dough got without effort by corrupt yeomen, say (4,5) EASY MONEY
4 Element of a musical composition with soprano replaced by leader of chorus (7)
6 Referee a retired artist, one with a tendency to chew (7) ARBITER
7 A shield to shorten the aim (5)
8 Knowledge acquired afresh about old king supported by books (8)RELEARNT
9 A large house, top in grandeur, in this world that is a single community (6,7) GLOBAL VILLAGE
16 Indicator of middle age spread (9)WAISTLINE
17 Accommodation for car passenger with unsolicited advice (4-4) BACK-SEAT
19 The web, perhaps, handy for old boys! (7) NETWORK
21 Quiet snake, with a bit of labour, gets boat person (7) PADDLER
22 Drink makes loser quit dancing, abandoning set (6) LIQUOR
24 Feudal superior who could be mendacious with extremes of grace (5) LIEGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Prison time for a derelict without wife (7)STRETCH
5 Forceful holding of skipper by leaders of ultra radical establishment (7) CAPTURE
10 A bite for the walrus, large (6)MORSEL
11 Generous artist caught in defamation (7) LIBERAL
12 Old students get the luminary off-track, confused (6) ALUMNI
13 Article found in a side street while travelling (2,3,3) BY THE WAY
14 Mother soaked in dye by a brute (6) ANIMAL
15 Go back to the start of the tape (6) REWIND
18 Tree seen in a city (American) covered by prohibitory order (6) BANYAN
20 Weaken the little devil with wind (6)IMPAIR
23 Lee talks ramblingly about bones (8) SKELETAL
25 A specific aspect of French follower (6)DETAIL
26 A cockerel on glorious song, here, soon (3,4) ERE LONG
27 Sick? Call back leaders in Unani practice (4,2) LAID UP
28 Long, thin lines right inside cuts of beef (7) STREAKS
29 Backlog of work stored in unfamiliar rear shelves (7) ARREARS

Down
2 Blow the horn? As well let rip! (6)TOOTLE
3 Dough got without effort by corrupt yeomen, say (4,5) EASY MONEY
4 Element of a musical composition with soprano replaced by leader of chorus (7)CALCIUM
6 Referee a retired artist, one with a tendency to chew (7) ARBITER
7 A shield to shorten the aim (5)TARGE
8 Knowledge acquired afresh about old king supported by books (8)RELEARNT
9 A large house, top in grandeur, in this world that is a single community (6,7) GLOBAL VILLAGE
16 Indicator of middle age spread (9)WAISTLINE
17 Accommodation for car passenger with unsolicited advice (4-4) BACK-SEAT
19 The web, perhaps, handy for old boys! (7) NETWORK
21 Quiet snake, with a bit of labour, gets boat person (7) PADDLER
22 Drink makes loser quit dancing, abandoning set (6) LIQUOR
24 Feudal superior who could be mendacious with extremes of grace (5) LIEGE

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Escape turmoil somehow and get gold, say (8,5) PRECIOUS METAL
9 The firm chosen to be appointed by invitation (2,5) CO-OPTED
10 Take off with independent partner toting appeal (7) IMITATE
11 Euros sold clandestinely with not a whiff! (9) ODOURLESS
12 Fibre extracted from mistletoe? (5) ISTLE
13 Futile note, outsize, in Old English (6)
14 Microbe causing god of wine, sick inside, to lose honour (8)
17 Position of the body in an elevation with time to replace a bit of languor (8)
19 Tenant with not as much energy, close to indolence (6)
23 A bid to remove the top of the strongbox (5)
25 The reptile to make a liar gloat wildly (9)
26 Rude sailor, American that is, with a touch of vanity (7)
27 Grey replacing top of meal, he keeps smiling! (7)
28 Hypodermic treatment to give encouragement (1,4,2,3,3)

Down
1 An instrument to play for cricket body in another game (7)
2 Man of science goes to LIC in distress (9)
3 Trendy acts, say, for trainees (7)
4 Cancels peacekeeper’s parties with ecstasy (6)
5 Chief support for master in temporary residence (8)
6 Liabilities liquidated avoiding a lie in Georgian place (7)
7 Minimum of energy in the final (5)
8 Nightingale of India, say (7)
15 Ancient Roman province where Italian university’s relocated (9)
16 Lying next to a ballroom entertainer with very little money (8)
17 Fruit of a victory party in which a CO is mocked (7)
18 The lake is hard and may cause a loss of gloss (7)
20 Henry, single, erupts into language (7)
21 Sound receptor through which you heard rumba etc. (7)
22 Catchphrase of one not quick enough on the draw, say? (6)
24 The animals originally found around unique natural ambience (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Escape turmoil somehow and get gold, say (8,5) PRECIOUS METAL
9 The firm chosen to be appointed by invitation (2,5) CO-OPTED
10 Take off with independent partner toting appeal (7) IMITATE
11 Euros sold clandestinely with not a whiff! (9) ODOURLESS
12 Fibre extracted from mistletoe? (5) ISTLE
13 Futile note, outsize, in Old English (6) OTIOSE
14 Microbe causing god of wine, sick inside, to lose honour (8)
17 Position of the body in an elevation with time to replace a bit of languor (8)
19 Tenant with not as much energy, close to indolence (6)
23 A bid to remove the top of the strongbox (5)
25 The reptile to make a liar gloat wildly (9)
26 Rude sailor, American that is, with a touch of vanity (7) ABUSIVE
27 Grey replacing top of meal, he keeps smiling! (7)
28 Hypodermic treatment to give encouragement (1,4,2,3,3)
Down
1 An instrument to play for cricket body in another game (7) PICCOLO
2 Man of science goes to LIC in distress (9)
3 Trendy acts, say, for trainees (7)
4 Cancels peacekeeper’s parties with ecstasy (6)
5 Chief support for master in temporary residence (8)
6 Liabilities liquidated avoiding a lie in Georgian place (7) TBILISI
7 Minimum of energy in the final (5)
8 Nightingale of India, say (7)
15 Ancient Roman province where Italian university’s relocated (9)
16 Lying next to a ballroom entertainer with very little money (8)
17 Fruit of a victory party in which a CO is mocked (7)
18 The lake is hard and may cause a loss of gloss (7)
20 Henry, single, erupts into language (7)
21 Sound receptor through which you heard rumba etc. (7)
22 Catchphrase of one not quick enough on the draw, say? (6) SLOGAN
24 The animals originally found around unique natural ambience (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Escape turmoil somehow and get gold, say (8,5) PRECIOUS METAL
9 The firm chosen to be appointed by invitation (2,5) CO-OPTED
10 Take off with independent partner toting appeal (7) IMITATE
11 Euros sold clandestinely with not a whiff! (9) ODOURLESS
12 Fibre extracted from mistletoe? (5) ISTLE
13 Futile note, outsize, in Old English (6) OTIOSE
14 Microbe causing god of wine, sick inside, to lose honour (8)
17 Position of the body in an elevation with time to replace a bit of languor (8)
19 Tenant with not as much energy, close to indolence (6)
23 A bid to remove the top of the strongbox (5)
25 The reptile to make a liar gloat wildly (9)
26 Rude sailor, American that is, with a touch of vanity (7) ABUSIVE
27 Grey replacing top of meal, he keeps smiling! (7)
28 Hypodermic treatment to give encouragement (1,4,2,3,3) A SHOT IN THE ARM
Down
1 An instrument to play for cricket body in another game (7) PICCOLO
2 Man of science goes to LIC in distress (9) ECOLOGIST
3 Trendy acts, say, for trainees (7) INTERNS
4 Cancels peacekeeper’s parties with ecstasy (6) UNDOES
5 Chief support for master in temporary residence (8)
6 Liabilities liquidated avoiding a lie in Georgian place (7) TBILISI
7 Minimum of energy in the final (5)LEAST
8 Nightingale of India, say (7)
15 Ancient Roman province where Italian university’s relocated (9)
16 Lying next to a ballroom entertainer with very little money (8)
17 Fruit of a victory party in which a CO is mocked (7)
18 The lake is hard and may cause a loss of gloss (7)
20 Henry, single, erupts into language (7)
21 Sound receptor through which you heard rumba etc. (7)
22 Catchphrase of one not quick enough on the draw, say? (6) SLOGAN
24 The animals originally found around unique natural ambience (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Escape turmoil somehow and get gold, say (8,5) PRECIOUS METAL
9 The firm chosen to be appointed by invitation (2,5) CO-OPTED
10 Take off with independent partner toting appeal (7) IMITATE
11 Euros sold clandestinely with not a whiff! (9) ODOURLESS
12 Fibre extracted from mistletoe? (5) ISTLE
13 Futile note, outsize, in Old English (6) OTIOSE
14 Microbe causing god of wine, sick inside, to lose honour (8)
17 Position of the body in an elevation with time to replace a bit of languor (8)
19 Tenant with not as much energy, close to indolence (6)
23 A bid to remove the top of the strongbox (5)OFFER
25 The reptile to make a liar gloat wildly (9)ALLIGATOR
26 Rude sailor, American that is, with a touch of vanity (7) ABUSIVE
27 Grey replacing top of meal, he keeps smiling! (7)
28 Hypodermic treatment to give encouragement (1,4,2,3,3) A SHOT IN THE ARM
Down
1 An instrument to play for cricket body in another game (7) PICCOLO
2 Man of science goes to LIC in distress (9) ECOLOGIST
3 Trendy acts, say, for trainees (7) INTERNS
4 Cancels peacekeeper’s parties with ecstasy (6) UNDOES
5 Chief support for master in temporary residence (8)MAINSTAY
6 Liabilities liquidated avoiding a lie in Georgian place (7) TBILISI
7 Minimum of energy in the final (5)LEAST
8 Nightingale of India, say (7)
15 Ancient Roman province where Italian university’s relocated (9)
16 Lying next to a ballroom entertainer with very little money (8)ADJACENT
17 Fruit of a victory party in which a CO is mocked (7)
18 The lake is hard and may cause a loss of gloss (7)
20 Henry, single, erupts into language (7)
21 Sound receptor through which you heard rumba etc. (7)EARDRUM
22 Catchphrase of one not quick enough on the draw, say? (6) SLOGAN
24 The animals originally found around unique natural ambience (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Escape turmoil somehow and get gold, say (8,5) PRECIOUS METAL
9 The firm chosen to be appointed by invitation (2,5) CO-OPTED
10 Take off with independent partner toting appeal (7) IMITATE
11 Euros sold clandestinely with not a whiff! (9) ODOURLESS
12 Fibre extracted from mistletoe? (5) ISTLE
13 Futile note, outsize, in Old English (6) OTIOSE
14 Microbe causing god of wine, sick inside, to lose honour (8) BACILLUS
17 Position of the body in an elevation with time to replace a bit of languor (8) ATTITUDE
19 Tenant with not as much energy, close to indolence (6) LESSEE
23 A bid to remove the top of the strongbox (5)OFFER
25 The reptile to make a liar gloat wildly (9)ALLIGATOR
26 Rude sailor, American that is, with a touch of vanity (7) ABUSIVE
27 Grey replacing top of meal, he keeps smiling! (7) GRINNER
28 Hypodermic treatment to give encouragement (1,4,2,3,3) A SHOT IN THE ARM
Down
1 An instrument to play for cricket body in another game (7) PICCOLO
2 Man of science goes to LIC in distress (9) ECOLOGIST
3 Trendy acts, say, for trainees (7) INTERNS
4 Cancels peacekeeper’s parties with ecstasy (6) UNDOES
5 Chief support for master in temporary residence (8)MAINSTAY
6 Liabilities liquidated avoiding a lie in Georgian place (7) TBILISI
7 Minimum of energy in the final (5)LEAST
8 Nightingale of India, say (7)
15 Ancient Roman province where Italian university’s relocated (9) LUSITANIA
16 Lying next to a ballroom entertainer with very little money (8)ADJACENT
17 Fruit of a victory party in which a CO is mocked (7)
18 The lake is hard and may cause a loss of gloss (7)
20 Henry, single, erupts into language (7)
21 Sound receptor through which you heard rumba etc. (7)EARDRUM
22 Catchphrase of one not quick enough on the draw, say? (6) SLOGAN
24 The animals originally found around unique natural ambience (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Escape turmoil somehow and get gold, say (8,5) PRECIOUS METAL
9 The firm chosen to be appointed by invitation (2,5) CO-OPTED
10 Take off with independent partner toting appeal (7) IMITATE
11 Euros sold clandestinely with not a whiff! (9) ODOURLESS
12 Fibre extracted from mistletoe? (5) ISTLE
13 Futile note, outsize, in Old English (6) OTIOSE
14 Microbe causing god of wine, sick inside, to lose honour (8) BACILLUS
17 Position of the body in an elevation with time to replace a bit of languor (8) ATTITUDE
19 Tenant with not as much energy, close to indolence (6) LESSEE
23 A bid to remove the top of the strongbox (5)OFFER
25 The reptile to make a liar gloat wildly (9)ALLIGATOR
26 Rude sailor, American that is, with a touch of vanity (7) ABUSIVE
27 Grey replacing top of meal, he keeps smiling! (7) GRINNER
28 Hypodermic treatment to give encouragement (1,4,2,3,3) A SHOT IN THE ARM
Down
1 An instrument to play for cricket body in another game (7) PICCOLO
2 Man of science goes to LIC in distress (9) ECOLOGIST
3 Trendy acts, say, for trainees (7) INTERNS
4 Cancels peacekeeper’s parties with ecstasy (6) UNDOES
5 Chief support for master in temporary residence (8)MAINSTAY
6 Liabilities liquidated avoiding a lie in Georgian place (7) TBILISI
7 Minimum of energy in the final (5)LEAST
8 Nightingale of India, say (7)
15 Ancient Roman province where Italian university’s relocated (9) LUSITANIA
16 Lying next to a ballroom entertainer with very little money (8)ADJACENT
17 Fruit of a victory party in which a CO is mocked (7) AVOCADO
18 The lake is hard and may cause a loss of gloss (7) TARNISH
20 Henry, single, erupts into language (7) ENGLISH
21 Sound receptor through which you heard rumba etc. (7)EARDRUM
22 Catchphrase of one not quick enough on the draw, say? (6) SLOGAN
24 The animals originally found around unique natural ambience (5) FAUNA

[pavalamani pragasam]

8 Nightingale of India, say (7)POETESS

:clap::clap::clap: A smooth Sankalak puzzle!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Get on with a gentleman on Greek island frittering away afternoon (3,2,3)
5 Second long-distance runner is a happy sort (6) SMILER
9 The reference is to a learner, ‘soul in torment’ (8) ALLUSION
10 Expert gets suitable gain (6) PROFIT
12 Rank achieved by palace attendant finally (4)
13 Between boy and girl there’s no reasoning (10)
15 City hangout is sweet (6)
17 Uncle back working as construction worker (5)
20 Speech has no tips on proportion (5) RATIO
21 Noted invader mentioned a guiding tool (6)
24 Stop! Trouble at the end of a couple of streets (5,5) STAND STILL
27 Boyfriend breaks tip off nice-looking object (4)
29 Dullards Amin and the drunken sot meet (6)
30 Boy spins around in Greek island group (8)
31 Look on bore reflectively (6)
32 No quarters given twice to balderdash (8)

Down
1 Hot soil in home (6)
2 He counts as a bank employee (6)
3 Examine international cricket match? (4)
4 Insubstantial stuff from female writer (5)
6 Societal norms code developer twisted at last (5)
7 Hoist father aboard with skier’s permit (4,4)
8 Attempting once more for a second hearing (8)
11 College head and learner tear around to make wine (6)
14 Repeat from stable chorister (4)
16 Looks forward to a week with a SIT round (6)
17 Bigot’s slipper? (4)
18 More shaggy British Russian’s more bashful (8)
19 Inform about bird taking away secretly (8)
22 Show me the way to deceive (4,2)
23 Chase union leader coming into money (6)
25 Active person has time to be mollycoddler (5)
26 Taylor endlessly working to apply with vigour (3,2)
28 The sign of the summer? (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Get on with a gentleman on Greek island frittering away afternoon (3,2,3)
5 Second long-distance runner is a happy sort (6) SMILER
9 The reference is to a learner, ‘soul in torment’ (8) ALLUSION
10 Expert gets suitable gain (6) PROFIT
12 Rank achieved by palace attendant finally (4)
13 Between boy and girl there’s no reasoning (10)
15 City hangout is sweet (6)
17 Uncle back working as construction worker (5)
20 Speech has no tips on proportion (5) RATIO
21 Noted invader mentioned a guiding tool (6)
24 Stop! Trouble at the end of a couple of streets (5,5) STAND STILL
27 Boyfriend breaks tip off nice-looking object (4)
29 Dullards Amin and the drunken sot meet (6) IDIOTS
30 Boy spins around in Greek island group (8)
31 Look on bore reflectively (6)
32 No quarters given twice to balderdash (8)
Down
1 Hot soil in home (6)
2 He counts as a bank employee (6)
3 Examine international cricket match? (4) TEST
4 Insubstantial stuff from female writer (5)
6 Societal norms code developer twisted at last (5)
7 Hoist father aboard with skier’s permit (4,4)
8 Attempting once more for a second hearing (8)
11 College head and learner tear around to make wine (6)
14 Repeat from stable chorister (4) ECHO
16 Looks forward to a week with a SIT round (6)
17 Bigot’s slipper? (4)
18 More shaggy British Russian’s more bashful (8)
19 Inform about bird taking away secretly (8) S(TEAL)ING
22 Show me the way to deceive (4,2)
23 Chase union leader coming into money (6)
25 Active person has time to be mollycoddler (5) DO(T)ER
26 Taylor endlessly working to apply with vigour (3,2)
28 The sign of the summer? (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Get on with a gentleman on Greek island frittering away afternoon (3,2,3)
5 Second long-distance runner is a happy sort (6) SMILER
9 The reference is to a learner, ‘soul in torment’ (8) ALLUSION
10 Expert gets suitable gain (6) PROFIT
12 Rank achieved by palace attendant finally (4)
13 Between boy and girl there’s no reasoning (10)
15 City hangout is sweet (6)
17 Uncle back working as construction worker (5) MASON
20 Speech has no tips on proportion (5) RATIO
21 Noted invader mentioned a guiding tool (6)
24 Stop! Trouble at the end of a couple of streets (5,5) STAND STILL
27 Boyfriend breaks tip off nice-looking object (4) BEAU
29 Dullards Amin and the drunken sot meet (6) IDIOTS
30 Boy spins around in Greek island group (8)
31 Look on bore reflectively (6) REGARD
32 No quarters given twice to balderdash (8)
Down
1 Hot soil in home (6)
2 He counts as a bank employee (6)
3 Examine international cricket match? (4) TEST
4 Insubstantial stuff from female writer (5)
6 Societal norms code developer twisted at last (5)
7 Hoist father aboard with skier’s permit (4,4)
8 Attempting once more for a second hearing (8) RETRYING
11 College head and learner tear around to make wine (6)
14 Repeat from stable chorister (4) ECHO
16 Looks forward to a week with a SIT round (6)
17 Bigot’s slipper? (4) MULE
18 More shaggy British Russian’s more bashful (8)
19 Inform about bird taking away secretly (8) S(TEAL)ING
22 Show me the way to deceive (4,2)
23 Chase union leader coming into money (6)
25 Active person has time to be mollycoddler (5) DO(T)ER
26 Taylor endlessly working to apply with vigour (3,2)
28 The sign of the summer? (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Get on with a gentleman on Greek island frittering away afternoon (3,2,3)
5 Second long-distance runner is a happy sort (6) SMILER
9 The reference is to a learner, ‘soul in torment’ (8) ALLUSION
10 Expert gets suitable gain (6) PROFIT
12 Rank achieved by palace attendant finally (4)
13 Between boy and girl there’s no reasoning (10)
15 City hangout is sweet (6)
17 Uncle back working as construction worker (5) MASON
20 Speech has no tips on proportion (5) RATIO
21 Noted invader mentioned a guiding tool (6)
24 Stop! Trouble at the end of a couple of streets (5,5) STAND STILL
27 Boyfriend breaks tip off nice-looking object (4) BEAU
29 Dullards Amin and the drunken sot meet (6) IDIOTS
30 Boy spins around in Greek island group (8)
31 Look on bore reflectively (6) REGARD
32 No quarters given twice to balderdash (8)
Down
1 Hot soil in home (6) HEARTH
2 He counts as a bank employee (6) TELLER
3 Examine international cricket match? (4) TEST
4 Insubstantial stuff from female writer (5) FROTH
6 Societal norms code developer twisted at last (5) MORES
7 Hoist father aboard with skier’s permit (4,4) LIFT PASS
8 Attempting once more for a second hearing (8) RETRYING
11 College head and learner tear around to make wine (6)
14 Repeat from stable chorister (4) ECHO
16 Looks forward to a week with a SIT round (6)
17 Bigot’s slipper? (4) MULE
18 More shaggy British Russian’s more bashful (8)
19 Inform about bird taking away secretly (8) S(TEAL)ING
22 Show me the way to deceive (4,2)
23 Chase union leader coming into money (6)
25 Active person has time to be mollycoddler (5) DO(T)ER
26 Taylor endlessly working to apply with vigour (3,2)
28 The sign of the summer? (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Get on with a gentleman on Greek island frittering away afternoon (3,2,3)
5 Second long-distance runner is a happy sort (6) SMILER
9 The reference is to a learner, ‘soul in torment’ (8) ALLUSION
10 Expert gets suitable gain (6) PROFIT
12 Rank achieved by palace attendant finally (4)TIER
13 Between boy and girl there’s no reasoning (10)PHILOSOPHY
15 City hangout is sweet (6)
17 Uncle back working as construction worker (5) MASON
20 Speech has no tips on proportion (5) RATIO
21 Noted invader mentioned a guiding tool (6)
24 Stop! Trouble at the end of a couple of streets (5,5) STAND STILL
27 Boyfriend breaks tip off nice-looking object (4) BEAU
29 Dullards Amin and the drunken sot meet (6) IDIOTS
30 Boy spins around in Greek island group (8)
31 Look on bore reflectively (6) REGARD
32 No quarters given twice to balderdash (8)
Down
1 Hot soil in home (6) HEARTH
2 He counts as a bank employee (6) TELLER
3 Examine international cricket match? (4) TEST
4 Insubstantial stuff from female writer (5) FROTH
6 Societal norms code developer twisted at last (5) MORES
7 Hoist father aboard with skier’s permit (4,4) LIFT PASS
8 Attempting once more for a second hearing (8) RETRYING
11 College head and learner tear around to make wine (6)
14 Repeat from stable chorister (4) ECHO
16 Looks forward to a week with a SIT round (6)
17 Bigot’s slipper? (4) MULE
18 More shaggy British Russian’s more bashful (8)
19 Inform about bird taking away secretly (8) S(TEAL)ING
22 Show me the way to deceive (4,2)LEAD ON
23 Chase union leader coming into money (6)PURSUE
25 Active person has time to be mollycoddler (5) DO(T)ER
26 Taylor endlessly working to apply with vigour (3,2)LAY TO
28 The sign of the summer? (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Dear friends, here is my entry for short story contest:https://notionpress.com/story/view/539274. Your comments are welcome! And your vote is valuable!!!!!

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Dear friends, here is my entry for short story contest:https://notionpress.com/story/view/539274. Your comments are welcome! And your vote is valuable!!!!!
PP, will definitely READ, COMMENT & VOTE on your short story.
whilst on the subject, Notion Press have published my book THE BRIDGE TO LANKA.
would like to have views and comments from fellow hubbers, which will be useful for the second edition.
available at FLIPKART (in India) and AMAZON (overseas). THANKS IN ADVANCE.

[spchennai]

Across
1 Get on with a gentleman on Greek island frittering away afternoon (3,2,3) HIT IT OFF
5 Second long-distance runner is a happy sort (6) SMILER
9 The reference is to a learner, ‘soul in torment’ (8) ALLUSION
10 Expert gets suitable gain (6) PROFIT
12 Rank achieved by palace attendant finally (4)TIER
13 Between boy and girl there’s no reasoning (10)PHILOSOPHY
15 City hangout is sweet (6) ECLAIR
17 Uncle back working as construction worker (5) MASON
20 Speech has no tips on proportion (5) RATIO
21 Noted invader mentioned a guiding tool (6) ATTILA
24 Stop! Trouble at the end of a couple of streets (5,5) STAND STILL
27 Boyfriend breaks tip off nice-looking object (4) BEAU
29 Dullards Amin and the drunken sot meet (6) IDIOTS
30 Boy spins around in Greek island group (8)
31 Look on bore reflectively (6) REGARD
32 No quarters given twice to balderdash (8) NONSENSE
Down
1 Hot soil in home (6) HEARTH
2 He counts as a bank employee (6) TELLER
3 Examine international cricket match? (4) TEST
4 Insubstantial stuff from female writer (5) FROTH
6 Societal norms code developer twisted at last (5) MORES
7 Hoist father aboard with skier’s permit (4,4) LIFT PASS
8 Attempting once more for a second hearing (8) RETRYING
11 College head and learner tear around to make wine (6) CLARET
14 Repeat from stable chorister (4) ECHO
16 Looks forward to a week with a SIT round (6) AWAITS
17 Bigot’s slipper? (4) MULE
18 More shaggy British Russian’s more bashful (8) BRASHIER
19 Inform about bird taking away secretly (8) S(TEAL)ING
22 Show me the way to deceive (4,2)LEAD ON
23 Chase union leader coming into money (6)PURSUE
25 Active person has time to be mollycoddler (5) DO(T)ER
26 Taylor endlessly working to apply with vigour (3,2)LAY TO
28 The sign of the summer? (4) PLUS

[pavalamani pragasam]

30 Boy spins around in Greek island group (8)CYCLADES

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

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PP,
liked the abbreviation MCP. Hope all MCPs also have a noble heart.
voted today. BOL (best of luck) :victory::thumbsup:

re THE BRIDGE TO LANKA - a presentation can be viewed at <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtMVZYAHXAc>
re THC, no grid today nor can access ORKUT.

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Something to investigate – for a dog? (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 One of a pair that may be involved in many a blow (7) NOSTRIL
10 Everyone overwhelmed by striking sound is wearisome (7) PALLING
11 Bear to see ruler caught by American after American (5) URSUS
12 What one is when the last page in a daily calendar is torn off (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
13 Pants in island near Naples (5)
15 Finally, none to follow (4,2,3)
18 Inactive, making little impression in various years (9)
21 Many spoil the amulet (5)
22 Of late, low turnout fetches absolutely negligible number (3,3,3)
24 Girl entertains appeal from Angolan party (5)
26 Good, in France, a New Zealand ace gets a windfall (7)
27 Rani romps around me with primarily thin clothing (7)
28 Spread some gossip about woman and learners being untidy (11)

Down
1 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
2 Dispossesses nothing: America is on way up (5)
3 Departure from backsliding doesn’t begin (9)
4 There’s lot of petroleum there underground (3,4)
5 I am to set up a different version of driving force (7)
6 Religious leader, fatherlike, leaves there in a quandary (5)
7 Great eminence his small outing on peninsula fetches (8)
8 Five get release from non-specific fever (4)
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8)
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)
17 Criticised for having botched up medals tab (9)
19 A female’s string of words said to cause violent disturbances (7)
20 A churchyard sight in England, yet we’re puzzled (7)
22 Sailor and engineer meet Parisian cleric (4)
23 Held title to a section of downtown edifice (5)
25 One compromise turns out to be perfect (5)

[deepakgita]

Grid & CW is at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/the-hindu-crossword-10966/article5502535.ece

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Something to investigate – for a dog? (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 One of a pair that may be involved in many a blow (7) NOSTRIL
10 Everyone overwhelmed by striking sound is wearisome (7) PALLING
11 Bear to see ruler caught by American after American (5) URSUS
12 What one is when the last page in a daily calendar is torn off (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
13 Pants in island near Naples (5) CAPRI
15 Finally, none to follow (4,2,3) LAST OF ALL
18 Inactive, making little impression in various years (9) SEDENTARY
21 Many spoil the amulet (5) CHARM
22 Of late, low turnout fetches absolutely negligible number (3,3,3) ALL TOO FEW
24 Girl entertains appeal from Angolan party (5)
26 Good, in France, a New Zealand ace gets a windfall (7)
27 Rani romps around me with primarily thin clothing (7)
28 Spread some gossip about woman and learners being untidy (11)

Down
1 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
2 Dispossesses nothing: America is on way up (5)
3 Departure from backsliding doesn’t begin (9)
4 There’s lot of petroleum there underground (3,4)
5 I am to set up a different version of driving force (7)
6 Religious leader, fatherlike, leaves there in a quandary (5)
7 Great eminence his small outing on peninsula fetches (8)
8 Five get release from non-specific fever (4)
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8)
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)
17 Criticised for having botched up medals tab (9)
19 A female’s string of words said to cause violent disturbances (7)
20 A churchyard sight in England, yet we’re puzzled (7)
22 Sailor and engineer meet Parisian cleric (4)
23 Held title to a section of downtown edifice (5)
25 One compromise turns out to be perfect (5)

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Thanks Col, for the grid. Did not occur to look under National.

Across
1 Something to investigate – for a dog? (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 One of a pair that may be involved in many a blow (7) NOSTRIL
10 Everyone overwhelmed by striking sound is wearisome (7) PALLING
11 Bear to see ruler caught by American after American (5) URSUS
12 What one is when the last page in a daily calendar is torn off (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
13 Pants in island near Naples (5) CAPRI
15 Finally, none to follow (4,2,3) LAST OF ALL
18 Inactive, making little impression in various years (9) SEDENTARY
21 Many spoil the amulet (5) CHARM
22 Of late, low turnout fetches absolutely negligible number (3,3,3) ALL TOO FEW
24 Girl entertains appeal from Angolan party (5)
26 Good, in France, a New Zealand ace gets a windfall (7) BONANZA
27 Rani romps around me with primarily thin clothing (7)
28 Spread some gossip about woman and learners being untidy (11)

Down
1 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
2 Dispossesses nothing: America is on way up (5)
3 Departure from backsliding doesn’t begin (9)
4 There’s lot of petroleum there underground (3,4)
5 I am to set up a different version of driving force (7)
6 Religious leader, fatherlike, leaves there in a quandary (5) KALIF
7 Great eminence his small outing on peninsula fetches (8)
8 Five get release from non-specific fever (4)
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8)
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)
17 Criticised for having botched up medals tab (9) LAMBASTED
19 A female’s string of words said to cause violent disturbances (7)
20 A churchyard sight in England, yet we’re puzzled (7) YEWTREE
22 Sailor and engineer meet Parisian cleric (4)
23 Held title to a section of downtown edifice (5) OWNED
25 One compromise turns out to be perfect (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Something to investigate – for a dog? (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 One of a pair that may be involved in many a blow (7) NOSTRIL
10 Everyone overwhelmed by striking sound is wearisome (7) PALLING
11 Bear to see ruler caught by American after American (5) URSUS
12 What one is when the last page in a daily calendar is torn off (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
13 Pants in island near Naples (5) CAPRI
15 Finally, none to follow (4,2,3) LAST OF ALL
18 Inactive, making little impression in various years (9) SEDENTARY
21 Many spoil the amulet (5) CHARM
22 Of late, low turnout fetches absolutely negligible number (3,3,3) ALL TOO FEW
24 Girl entertains appeal from Angolan party (5)
26 Good, in France, a New Zealand ace gets a windfall (7) BONANZA
27 Rani romps around me with primarily thin clothing (7)RAIMENT
28 Spread some gossip about woman and learners being untidy (11)DISHEVELLED

Down
1 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)ANNOUNCES
2 Dispossesses nothing: America is on way up (5)OUSTS
3 Departure from backsliding doesn’t begin (9)
4 There’s lot of petroleum there underground (3,4)OIL POOL
5 I am to set up a different version of driving force (7)
6 Religious leader, fatherlike, leaves there in a quandary (5) KALIF
7 Great eminence his small outing on peninsula fetches (8)
8 Five get release from non-specific fever (4)
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8)
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)
17 Criticised for having botched up medals tab (9) LAMBASTED
19 A female’s string of words said to cause violent disturbances (7)
20 A churchyard sight in England, yet we’re puzzled (7) YEWTREE
22 Sailor and engineer meet Parisian cleric (4)
23 Held title to a section of downtown edifice (5) OWNED
25 One compromise turns out to be perfect (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

PP,
liked the abbreviation MCP. Hope all MCPs also have a noble heart.
voted today. BOL (best of luck) :victory::thumbsup:

re THE BRIDGE TO LANKA - a presentation can be viewed at <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtMVZYAHXAc>
re THC, no grid today nor can access ORKUT.

Thanks, CLUELESS! You got educated about MCP! We ladies spend our lives searching for that noble heart!!!!!

[spchennai]

Across
1 Something to investigate – for a dog? (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 One of a pair that may be involved in many a blow (7) NOSTRIL
10 Everyone overwhelmed by striking sound is wearisome (7) PALLING
11 Bear to see ruler caught by American after American (5) URSUS
12 What one is when the last page in a daily calendar is torn off (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
13 Pants in island near Naples (5) CAPRI
15 Finally, none to follow (4,2,3) LAST OF ALL
18 Inactive, making little impression in various years (9) SEDENTARY
21 Many spoil the amulet (5) CHARM
22 Of late, low turnout fetches absolutely negligible number (3,3,3) ALL TOO FEW
24 Girl entertains appeal from Angolan party (5)
26 Good, in France, a New Zealand ace gets a windfall (7) BONANZA
27 Rani romps around me with primarily thin clothing (7)RAIMENT
28 Spread some gossip about woman and learners being untidy (11)DISHEVELLED

Down
1 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)ANNOUNCES
2 Dispossesses nothing: America is on way up (5)OUSTS
3 Departure from backsliding doesn’t begin (9) EGGRESSION
4 There’s lot of petroleum there underground (3,4)OIL POOL
5 I am to set up a different version of driving force (7) IMPETUS
6 Religious leader, fatherlike, leaves there in a quandary (5) KALIF
7 Great eminence his small outing on peninsula fetches (8)
8 Five get release from non-specific fever (4) AGUE
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8) PIDDLING?
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)
17 Criticised for having botched up medals tab (9) LAMBASTED
19 A female’s string of words said to cause violent disturbances (7) AFFRAYS
20 A churchyard sight in England, yet we’re puzzled (7) YEWTREE
22 Sailor and engineer meet Parisian cleric (4) ABBE
23 Held title to a section of downtown edifice (5) OWNED
25 One compromise turns out to be perfect (5) IDEAL

[pavalamani pragasam]

14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8) PADDLING
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)OCCLUSIVE

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

PP,
liked the abbreviation MCP. Hope all MCPs also have a noble heart.
voted today. BOL (best of luck) :victory::thumbsup:

re THE BRIDGE TO LANKA - a presentation can be viewed at <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtMVZYAHXAc>
re THC, no grid today nor can access ORKUT.

Watched the video! Highly informative and interesting!At first the title made me think about the present political scenario!!! A novel title for the book!

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Watched the video! Highly informative and interesting!At first the title made me think about the present political scenario!!! A novel title for the book!
PP, politics is dirty, with or without the prefix. Ramayana and related titles may put-off many contemporary readers.
Hence, this title. The book is a compilation of emails exchanged amongst the main protagonists of the epic.

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8)
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2)
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7)
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5)
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10)
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5)
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5)
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6)
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4)
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)

Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7)
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7)
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6)
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4)
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)
18 A couple of trios make it (6)
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7)
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7)
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8)
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2)
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7)
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5) MADAM
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10)
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5)
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5)
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6) ADMIRE
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4)
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7)
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7) BULLDOG
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6) ERMINE
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4)
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)
18 A couple of trios make it (6)
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7)
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7) ANDIRON
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)

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Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8)
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2)
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7)
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5) MADAM
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10)
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5) IN ONE PIECE
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5)
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6) ADMIRE
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4) SATE
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7) THORIUM
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7) BULLDOG
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6) ERMINE
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4) SPELLING BEES
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)
18 A couple of trios make it (6)
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7) OVEREAT
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7) ANDIRON
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)

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[pavalamani pragasam]

PP, politics is dirty, with or without the prefix. Ramayana and related titles may put-off many contemporary readers.
Hence, this title. The book is a compilation of emails exchanged amongst the main protagonists of the epic.
That was explicit in your intro!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8) STRAPPED
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2) LOCK UP
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7) WHEELIE
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5) MADAM
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10) MONTENEGRO
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5) IN ONE PIECE
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5) GREAT
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6) ADMIRE
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4) SATE
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7) THORIUM
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7) BULLDOG
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6) ERMINE
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4) SPELLING BEES
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)
18 A couple of trios make it (6)
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7) OVEREAT
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7) ANDIRON
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8) STRAPPED
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2) LOCK UP
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7) WHEELIE
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5) MADAM
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10) MONTENEGRO
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5) IN ONE PIECE
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5) GREAT
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6) ADMIRE
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4) SATE
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)MEDICINE
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7) THORIUM
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)PEPPERONI
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)DOWNS
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7) BULLDOG
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6) ERMINE
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4) SPELLING BEES
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)
18 A couple of trios make it (6)SEXTET
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7) OVEREAT
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7) ANDIRON
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)COSMIC
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8) STRAPPED
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2) LOCK UP
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7) WHEELIE
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5) MADAM
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10) MONTENEGRO
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5) IN ONE PIECE
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5) GREAT
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6) ADMIRE
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4) SATE
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)MEDICINE
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7) THORIUM
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)ANKLET
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)PEPPERONI
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)DOWNS
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7) BULLDOG
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)STEAM-ROLLERS
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6) ERMINE
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4) SPELLING BEES
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)TACK BOARD
18 A couple of trios make it (6)SEXTET
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7) OVEREAT
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7) ANDIRON
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)COSMIC
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)JORUM

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

Taking leave tomorrow! Kids have come home- going to see places.

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Graduate gets quartz from hall (8) BASILICA
5 Cutter provided no publicity to many a fanatic (6)
9 Look at no-good Russian player for extended period (4,3)
10 Exhaust allowed into deep fissures (7)
11 Shots certain to figure in exhibitions (9)
12 Individuals from America will contain criticism (5)
13 Obsessive about one making ton (4)
14 Layers Meg put back into plan (9) STRATAGEM
17 A vision that is likely to go up in smoke? (4,5) PIPE DREAM
19 Scheme not completely regular (4)
23 The end reached in the home game (5)
24 Former partner gripped by terrible tension is drawn out (2,7)
25 Vulgar outfit’s character extremely blameworthy (7)
26 Serious, all-round stare bestowed around a quarter (7)
27 Are these fellows ever nodding their heads? (3-3)
28 Lawyer at sports competition not acceptable (8)
Down
1 Lie almost allowed: that’s the report (8)
2 Son with stone in a certain excavation hole (7)
3 Song-writer’s unfulfilled year in the directory (6)
4 Brotherhood makes possible canny retrofit (13) CONFRATERNITY
6 Advocacy for engagement (8)
7 General reportedly drawn to what flows with the wind (3,4)
8 Small youngsters extremely raunchy (6)
10 Speaking slightly of conduct of pedestrian AGM (13) DISPARAGEMENT
15 Diplomatic move takes a month in the surroundings of river (8)
16 Peacekeepers back line taken by your old base (8)
18 Forms mental pictures of one sedate comic (7)
20 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
21 Manoeuvre a rider? (6)
22 Way before ordinary sound system (6)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Graduate gets quartz from hall (8) BASILICA
5 Cutter provided no publicity to many a fanatic (6) ZEALOT
9 Look at no-good Russian player for extended period (4,3) LONG RUN
10 Exhaust allowed into deep fissures (7) DEPLETE
11 Shots certain to figure in exhibitions (9) EXPOSURES
12 Individuals from America will contain criticism (5) UNITS
13 Obsessive about one making ton (4)
14 Layers Meg put back into plan (9) STRATAGEM
17 A vision that is likely to go up in smoke? (4,5) PIPE DREAM
19 Scheme not completely regular (4)
23 The end reached in the home game (5)
24 Former partner gripped by terrible tension is drawn out (2,7)
25 Vulgar outfit’s character extremely blameworthy (7)
26 Serious, all-round stare bestowed around a quarter (7)
27 Are these fellows ever nodding their heads? (3-3)
28 Lawyer at sports competition not acceptable (8)
Down
1 Lie almost allowed: that’s the report (8)
2 Son with stone in a certain excavation hole (7)
3 Song-writer’s unfulfilled year in the directory (6)
4 Brotherhood makes possible canny retrofit (13) CONFRATERNITY
6 Advocacy for engagement (8)
7 General reportedly drawn to what flows with the wind (3,4)
8 Small youngsters extremely raunchy (6)
10 Speaking slightly of conduct of pedestrian AGM (13) DISPARAGEMENT
15 Diplomatic move takes a month in the surroundings of river (8)
16 Peacekeepers back line taken by your old base (8)
18 Forms mental pictures of one sedate comic (7)
20 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
21 Manoeuvre a rider? (6)
22 Way before ordinary sound system (6)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Graduate gets quartz from hall (8) BASILICA
5 Cutter provided no publicity to many a fanatic (6)
9 Look at no-good Russian player for extended period (4,3)
10 Exhaust allowed into deep fissures (7) DEPLETE
11 Shots certain to figure in exhibitions (9) EXPOSURES
12 Individuals from America will contain criticism (5)
13 Obsessive about one making ton (4)
14 Layers Meg put back into plan (9) STRATAGEM
17 A vision that is likely to go up in smoke? (4,5) PIPE DREAM
19 Scheme not completely regular (4)
23 The end reached in the home game (5)
24 Former partner gripped by terrible tension is drawn out (2,7)
25 Vulgar outfit’s character extremely blameworthy (7)
26 Serious, all-round stare bestowed around a quarter (7) EARNEST
27 Are these fellows ever nodding their heads? (3-3)
28 Lawyer at sports competition not acceptable (8)
Down
1 Lie almost allowed: that’s the report (8)
2 Son with stone in a certain excavation hole (7)
3 Song-writer’s unfulfilled year in the directory (6) LYRIST
4 Brotherhood makes possible canny retrofit (13) CONFRATERNITY
6 Advocacy for engagement (8) ESPOUSAL
7 General reportedly drawn to what flows with the wind (3,4) LEE TIDE
8 Small youngsters extremely raunchy (6) TEENSY
10 Speaking slightly of conduct of pedestrian AGM (13) DISPARAGEMENT
15 Diplomatic move takes a month in the surroundings of river (8)
16 Peacekeepers back line taken by your old base (8)
18 Forms mental pictures of one sedate comic (7)
20 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
21 Manoeuvre a rider? (6)
22 Way before ordinary sound system (6)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Graduate gets quartz from hall (8) BASILICA
5 Cutter provided no publicity to many a fanatic (6) ZEALOT
9 Look at no-good Russian player for extended period (4,3) LONG RUN
10 Exhaust allowed into deep fissures (7) DEPLETE
11 Shots certain to figure in exhibitions (9) EXPOSURES
12 Individuals from America will contain criticism (5) UNITS
13 Obsessive about one making ton (4) INTO
14 Layers Meg put back into plan (9) STRATAGEM
17 A vision that is likely to go up in smoke? (4,5) PIPE DREAM
19 Scheme not completely regular (4) PLAN
23 The end reached in the home game (5)
24 Former partner gripped by terrible tension is drawn out (2,7)
25 Vulgar outfit’s character extremely blameworthy (7)
26 Serious, all-round stare bestowed around a quarter (7) EARNEST
27 Are these fellows ever nodding their heads? (3-3)
28 Lawyer at sports competition not acceptable (8)

Down
1 Lie almost allowed: that’s the report (8)
2 Son with stone in a certain excavation hole (7)
3 Song-writer’s unfulfilled year in the directory (6) LYRIST
4 Brotherhood makes possible canny retrofit (13) CONFRATERNITY
6 Advocacy for engagement (8) ESPOUSAL
7 General reportedly drawn to what flows with the wind (3,4) LEE TIDE
8 Small youngsters extremely raunchy (6) TEENSY
10 Speaking slightly of conduct of pedestrian AGM (13) DISPARAGEMENT
15 Diplomatic move takes a month in the surroundings of river (8)
16 Peacekeepers back line taken by your old base (8)
18 Forms mental pictures of one sedate comic (7)
20 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
21 Manoeuvre a rider? (6)
22 Way before ordinary sound system (6)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Graduate gets quartz from hall (8) BASILICA
5 Cutter provided no publicity to many a fanatic (6) ZEALOT
9 Look at no-good Russian player for extended period (4,3) LONG RUN
10 Exhaust allowed into deep fissures (7) DEPLETE
11 Shots certain to figure in exhibitions (9) EXPOSURES
12 Individuals from America will contain criticism (5) UNITS
13 Obsessive about one making ton (4) INTO
14 Layers Meg put back into plan (9) STRATAGEM
17 A vision that is likely to go up in smoke? (4,5) PIPE DREAM
19 Scheme not completely regular (4) PLAN
23 The end reached in the home game (5) OMEGA
24 Former partner gripped by terrible tension is drawn out (2,7) IN EXTENSO
25 Vulgar outfit’s character extremely blameworthy (7) KITSCHY
26 Serious, all-round stare bestowed around a quarter (7) EARNEST
27 Are these fellows ever nodding their heads? (3-3) YES-MEN
28 Lawyer at sports competition not acceptable (8) ATTORNEY

Down
1 Lie almost allowed: that’s the report (8) BULLETIN
2 Son with stone in a certain excavation hole (7) SANDPIT
3 Song-writer’s unfulfilled year in the directory (6) LYRIST
4 Brotherhood makes possible canny retrofit (13) CONFRATERNITY
6 Advocacy for engagement (8) ESPOUSAL
7 General reportedly drawn to what flows with the wind (3,4) LEE TIDE
8 Small youngsters extremely raunchy (6) TEENSY
10 Speaking slightly of conduct of pedestrian AGM (13) DISPARAGEMENT
15 Diplomatic move takes a month in the surroundings of river (8) DEMARCHE
16 Peacekeepers back line taken by your old base (8) UNWORTHY
18 Forms mental pictures of one sedate comic (7) IDEATES
20 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7) LANTERN
21 Manoeuvre a rider? (6) JOCKEY
22 Way before ordinary sound system (6) STEREO

[deepakgita]

Across
5 Twitter comment, short and excessively sentimental (4) TWEE
7 Heath Robinson, say, showing duck in box — it’s Daffy? (10) CARTOONIST
10 Rectangular harpsichord, spotless (8) VIRGINAL
11 Exhausted, American editor on horseback (4-2) USED-UP
12 Envisage article making one fume (6) SEETHE
14 Transport access (8)
15 Headcase with broken finger, leaves group of extremists (7,6)
17 Ordered to repeat a G&S work, perhaps (8)
19 Utter part of lament I recalled (6)
20 Song, a diva’s first after formal dance (6)
21 Affluent four on right included in article (8)
23 Neglected child runs through Battersea, distressed (6,4)
24 Drawn on match day (4)
Down
1 Female trapping number in lift (8)
2 Image I study (4)
3 Valuable wood from this place? Better off spending capital (6,4)
4 E.g. Lana, unusual girl’s name (6)
6 He, with wit, edited jumbo, a conspicuous failure (5,8)
8 Ups and downs on this vessel covered by heavy wave (6,7)
9 New layout of mall can secure the demolition of squalid houses (4,9)
13 Dues payable upon a death, say, in eastern part (6,4)
16 Representation of Christ’s birth — service handling it in two ways (8)
18 Easing out of harbour, Eli, effortlessly (6)
22 Dressing-gown in rear portion of closet (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
5 Twitter comment, short and excessively sentimental (4) TWEE
7 Heath Robinson, say, showing duck in box — it’s Daffy? (10) CARTOONIST
10 Rectangular harpsichord, spotless (8) VIRGINAL
11 Exhausted, American editor on horseback (4-2) USED-UP
12 Envisage article making one fume (6) SEETHE
14 Transport access (8)
15 Headcase with broken finger, leaves group of extremists (7,6)
17 Ordered to repeat a G&S work, perhaps (8)
19 Utter part of lament I recalled (6) ENTIRE
20 Song, a diva’s first after formal dance (6)
21 Affluent four on right included in article (8)
23 Neglected child runs through Battersea, distressed (6,4) STREET ARAB
24 Drawn on match day (4)
Down
1 Female trapping number in lift (8)
2 Image I study (4)
3 Valuable wood from this place? Better off spending capital (6,4)
4 E.g. Lana, unusual girl’s name (6) ANGELA
6 He, with wit, edited jumbo, a conspicuous failure (5,8)
8 Ups and downs on this vessel covered by heavy wave (6,7)
9 New layout of mall can secure the demolition of squalid houses (4,9) SLUM CLEARANCE
13 Dues payable upon a death, say, in eastern part (6,4)
16 Representation of Christ’s birth — service handling it in two ways (8)
18 Easing out of harbour, Eli, effortlessly (6) RELIEF
22 Dressing-gown in rear portion of closet (4)

[spchennai]

Across
5 Twitter comment, short and excessively sentimental (4) TWEE
7 Heath Robinson, say, showing duck in box — it’s Daffy? (10) CARTOONIST
10 Rectangular harpsichord, spotless (8) VIRGINAL
11 Exhausted, American editor on horseback (4-2) USED-UP
12 Envisage article making one fume (6) SEETHE
14 Transport access (8)
15 Headcase with broken finger, leaves group of extremists (7,6) LUNATIC FRINGE
17 Ordered to repeat a G&S work, perhaps (8)
19 Utter part of lament I recalled (6) ENTIRE
20 Song, a diva’s first after formal dance (6)
21 Affluent four on right included in article (8)
23 Neglected child runs through Battersea, distressed (6,4) STREET ARAB
24 Drawn on match day (4)
Down
1 Female trapping number in lift (8)
2 Image I study (4)
3 Valuable wood from this place? Better off spending capital (6,4)
4 E.g. Lana, unusual girl’s name (6) ANGELA
6 He, with wit, edited jumbo, a conspicuous failure (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
8 Ups and downs on this vessel covered by heavy wave (6,7) ROLLER COASTER
9 New layout of mall can secure the demolition of squalid houses (4,9) SLUM CLEARANCE
13 Dues payable upon a death, say, in eastern part (6,4) ESTATE DUTY
16 Representation of Christ’s birth — service handling it in two ways (8) NATIVITY
18 Easing out of harbour, Eli, effortlessly (6) RELIEF
22 Dressing-gown in rear portion of closet (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
5 Twitter comment, short and excessively sentimental (4) TWEE
7 Heath Robinson, say, showing duck in box — it’s Daffy? (10) CARTOONIST
10 Rectangular harpsichord, spotless (8) VIRGINAL
11 Exhausted, American editor on horseback (4-2) USED-UP
12 Envisage article making one fume (6) SEETHE
14 Transport access (8)
15 Headcase with broken finger, leaves group of extremists (7,6) LUNATIC FRINGE
17 Ordered to repeat a G&S work, perhaps (8) OPERATTA
19 Utter part of lament I recalled (6) ENTIRE
20 Song, a diva’s first after formal dance (6) BALLAD
21 Affluent four on right included in article (8) THRIVING
23 Neglected child runs through Battersea, distressed (6,4) STREET ARAB
24 Drawn on match day (4)
Down
1 Female trapping number in lift (8) HEIGHTEN
2 Image I study (4) ICON
3 Valuable wood from this place? Better off spending capital (6,4)
4 E.g. Lana, unusual girl’s name (6) ANGELA
6 He, with wit, edited jumbo, a conspicuous failure (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
8 Ups and downs on this vessel covered by heavy wave (6,7) ROLLER COASTER
9 New layout of mall can secure the demolition of squalid houses (4,9) SLUM CLEARANCE
13 Dues payable upon a death, say, in eastern part (6,4) ESTATE DUTY
16 Representation of Christ’s birth — service handling it in two ways (8) NATIVITY
18 Easing out of harbour, Eli, effortlessly (6) RELIEF
22 Dressing-gown in rear portion of closet (4)

[deepakgita]

Anyone noticed the Acrostic?

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 Twitter comment, short and excessively sentimental (4) TWEE
7 Heath Robinson, say, showing duck in box — it’s Daffy? (10) CARTOONIST
10 Rectangular harpsichord, spotless (8) VIRGINAL
11 Exhausted, American editor on horseback (4-2) USED-UP
12 Envisage article making one fume (6) SEETHE
14 Transport access (8)ENTRANCE
15 Headcase with broken finger, leaves group of extremists (7,6) LUNATIC FRINGE
17 Ordered to repeat a G&S work, perhaps (8) OPERATTA
19 Utter part of lament I recalled (6) ENTIRE
20 Song, a diva’s first after formal dance (6) BALLAD
21 Affluent four on right included in article (8) THRIVING
23 Neglected child runs through Battersea, distressed (6,4) STREET ARAB
24 Drawn on match day (4)TIED
Down
1 Female trapping number in lift (8) HEIGHTEN
2 Image I study (4) ICON
3 Valuable wood from this place? Better off spending capital (6,4)LOCUST TREE
4 E.g. Lana, unusual girl’s name (6) ANGELA
6 He, with wit, edited jumbo, a conspicuous failure (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
8 Ups and downs on this vessel covered by heavy wave (6,7) ROLLER COASTER
9 New layout of mall can secure the demolition of squalid houses (4,9) SLUM CLEARANCE
13 Dues payable upon a death, say, in eastern part (6,4) ESTATE DUTY
16 Representation of Christ’s birth — service handling it in two ways (8) NATIVITY
18 Easing out of harbour, Eli, effortlessly (6) RELIEF
22 Dressing-gown in rear portion of closet (4)ROBE

Happy to wrap up before the deadline, even if one quota short!
:clap::clap::clap: Mind too groggy with last 4 days' excitement of children's homecoming!Drunk with purest joy of togetherness! The boys are getting ready to drive away each in one direction-to Chennai and Bangalore! Please somebody elaborate on the acrostic-I'll come back later and enjoy it!

[deepakgita]

:clap::clap::clap: Mind too groggy with last 4 days' excitement of children's homecoming!Drunk with purest joy of togetherness! The boys are getting ready to drive away each in one direction-to Chennai and Bangalore! Please somebody elaborate on the acrostic-I'll come back later and enjoy it!

Read the first letter of each clue. It gives the serial number of this crossword when it appeared on the Guardian site

[pavalamani pragasam]

Read the first letter of each clue. It gives the serial number of this crossword when it appeared on the Guardian site
Ah! Thanks, Colonel!:)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)
23 Rough action on good layer (7)
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1)
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6)
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)

Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3)
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7)
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7)
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5)
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2)
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7)
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7)
15 Introduce different cut (9)
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7)
18 Senseless behaviour (7)
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7)
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7)
22 Time to take god in coach (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)
23 Rough action on good layer (7)
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1) WHERE WAS I
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6) BANYAN
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)

Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3)
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7) HASSOCK
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7)
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5)
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2)
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7)
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7)
15 Introduce different cut (9)
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7) TAFFETA
18 Senseless behaviour (7)
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7)
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7)
22 Time to take god in coach (5) TRAIN

[pammechchu]

Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)
23 Rough action on good layer (7)
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1) WHERE WAS I
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6) BANYAN
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)
Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3) A MIND OF YOUR OWN
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7) HASSOCK
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7) SETTLER
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5) ASPIC
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2)
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7) TSUNAMI
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7) HEAD FOR NUMBERS
15 Introduce different cut (9)
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7) TAFFETA
18 Senseless behaviour (7)
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7)
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7)
22 Time to take god in coach (5) TRAIN

[deepakgita]

Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)
23 Rough action on good layer (7)
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1) WHERE WAS I
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6) BANYAN
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)
Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3) A MIND OF YOUR OWN
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7) HASSOCK
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7) SETTLER
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5) ASPIC
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2) TURNS TO
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7) TSUNAMI
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7) HEAD FOR NUMBERS
15 Introduce different cut (9) REDUCTION
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7) TAFFETA
18 Senseless behaviour (7) FOOLERY
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7) CHARIOT
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7) AVIATOR
22 Time to take god in coach (5) TRAIN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)FAKIR
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)OUT OF HAND
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)CHAFF
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)REFLOAT
23 Rough action on good layer (7)
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1) WHERE WAS I
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6) BANYAN
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)NO TURNS
Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3) A MIND OF YOUR OWN
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7) HASSOCK
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7) SETTLER
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5) ASPIC
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2) TURNS TO
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7) TSUNAMI
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7) HEAD FOR NUMBERS
15 Introduce different cut (9) REDUCTION
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7) TAFFETA
18 Senseless behaviour (7) FOOLERY
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7) CHARIOT
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7) AVIATOR
22 Time to take god in coach (5) TRAIN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)APHASIA
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)FAKIR
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)OUT OF HAND
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)CHAFF
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)REFLOAT
23 Rough action on good layer (7)COATING
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1) WHERE WAS I
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)IFTAR
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6) BANYAN
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)NO TURNS
Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3) A MIND OF YOUR OWN
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7) HASSOCK
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7) SETTLER
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)APOCRYPHA
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5) ASPIC
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2) TURNS TO
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7) TSUNAMI
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7) HEAD FOR FIGURES
15 Introduce different cut (9) REDUCTION
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7) TAFFETA
18 Senseless behaviour (7) FOOLERY
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7) CHARIOT
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7) AVIATOR
22 Time to take god in coach (5) TRAIN

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Marrying monarch entertains criticism (8)
5 Uh-uh! SP ordered to be silent (4,2) HUSH UP
10 Completely absorb from English doctor (7)
11 Anyhow clear it for performance (7) RECITAL
12 Work with other ranks to reach Portuguese city (6)
13 I met one GP agitatedly — beginning of old skin problem (8)
15 Discover special insight may be found by July-end (4) ESPY
16 Does it make one knotty in matrimonial state? (7,3)
18 Is in prison — works for the enemy (6,4)
20 Love to drink on return from work (4) OPUS
23 A venture to follow one attractive woman endlessly in excessive adoration (8)
24 Gridman’s near-ploy consisting of verses (6) METRIC
26 Bleat about Australian pageant (7)
27 Instruments from coach — not of the French sailors (7)
28 Prying is no violation? Good! (6)
29 With this virtue one doesn’t look to others for assistance (4-4)

Down
1 Remain calm, don’t take off the upper garment (4,4,4,2)
2 Clique not out to aggregate (2-5)
3 Advocates holding river fish (6)
4 Abode where one is happy as a lark? (4)
6 Somehow muscle an American (5,3)
7 Strikers’ rota? (3,4)
8 Make a determined effort, draw those darned things (4,4,5,2)
9 Peak period when people are before the idiot box (5,4)
14 Ram about to lift flower (9)
17 Encouraged a desire to capture Orient guerrillas (8)
19 Figure hours are wasted in nabbing doctor (7)
21 Study carefully cost indicator for transportation (7)
22 Exist readily with a canon (6)
25 Give an eye with exclamation and endless jollity (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Marrying monarch entertains criticism (8)
5 Uh-uh! SP ordered to be silent (4,2) HUSH UP
10 Completely absorb from English doctor (7)
11 Anyhow clear it for performance (7) RECITAL
12 Work with other ranks to reach Portuguese city (6)
13 I met one GP agitatedly — beginning of old skin problem (8) IMPETIGO
15 Discover special insight may be found by July-end (4) ESPY
16 Does it make one knotty in matrimonial state? (7,3)
18 Is in prison — works for the enemy (6,4)
20 Love to drink on return from work (4) OPUS
23 A venture to follow one attractive woman endlessly in excessive adoration (8)
24 Gridman’s near-ploy consisting of verses (6) METRIC
26 Bleat about Australian pageant (7)
27 Instruments from coach — not of the French sailors (7)
28 Prying is no violation? Good! (6)
29 With this virtue one doesn’t look to others for assistance (4-4)

Down
1 Remain calm, don’t take off the upper garment (4,4,4,2)
2 Clique not out to aggregate (2-5)
3 Advocates holding river fish (6)
4 Abode where one is happy as a lark? (4)
6 Somehow muscle an American (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Strikers’ rota? (3,4) HIT LIST
8 Make a determined effort, draw those darned things (4,4,5,2) PULL ONES SOCKS UP
9 Peak period when people are before the idiot box (5,4) PRIME TIME
14 Ram about to lift flower (9)
17 Encouraged a desire to capture Orient guerrillas (8)
19 Figure hours are wasted in nabbing doctor (7)
21 Study carefully cost indicator for transportation (7)
22 Exist readily with a canon (6)
25 Give an eye with exclamation and endless jollity (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Marrying monarch entertains criticism (8)
5 Uh-uh! SP ordered to be silent (4,2) HUSH UP
10 Completely absorb from English doctor (7)
11 Anyhow clear it for performance (7) RECITAL
12 Work with other ranks to reach Portuguese city (6)
13 I met one GP agitatedly — beginning of old skin problem (8) IMPETIGO
15 Discover special insight may be found by July-end (4) ESPY
16 Does it make one knotty in matrimonial state? (7,3)
18 Is in prison — works for the enemy (6,4)
20 Love to drink on return from work (4) OPUS
23 A venture to follow one attractive woman endlessly in excessive adoration (8)
24 Gridman’s near-ploy consisting of verses (6) METRIC
26 Bleat about Australian pageant (7)
27 Instruments from coach — not of the French sailors (7)
28 Prying is no violation? Good! (6)
29 With this virtue one doesn’t look to others for assistance (4-4)

Down
1 Remain calm, don’t take off the upper garment (4,4,4,2) KEEP ONES SHIRT ON
2 Clique not out to aggregate (2-5) IN-GROUP
3 Advocates holding river fish (6) TROUTS
4 Abode where one is happy as a lark? (4) NEST
6 Somehow muscle an American (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Strikers’ rota? (3,4) HIT LIST
8 Make a determined effort, draw those darned things (4,4,5,2) PULL ONES SOCKS UP
9 Peak period when people are before the idiot box (5,4) PRIME TIME
14 Ram about to lift flower (9) BUTTERCUP
17 Encouraged a desire to capture Orient guerrillas (8)
19 Figure hours are wasted in nabbing doctor (7)
21 Study carefully cost indicator for transportation (7)
22 Exist readily with a canon (6)
25 Give an eye with exclamation and endless jollity (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Marrying monarch entertains criticism (8) KNITTING
5 Uh-uh! SP ordered to be silent (4,2) HUSH UP
10 Completely absorb from English doctor (7) ENGROSS
11 Anyhow clear it for performance (7) RECITAL
12 Work with other ranks to reach Portuguese city (6) OPORTO
13 I met one GP agitatedly — beginning of old skin problem (8) IMPETIGO
15 Discover special insight may be found by July-end (4) ESPY
16 Does it make one knotty in matrimonial state? (7,3) NUPTIAL TIE
18 Is in prison — works for the enemy (6,4) SERVES TIME
20 Love to drink on return from work (4) OPUS
23 A venture to follow one attractive woman endlessly in excessive adoration (8)
24 Gridman’s near-ploy consisting of verses (6) METRIC
26 Bleat about Australian pageant (7)
27 Instruments from coach — not of the French sailors (7)
28 Prying is no violation? Good! (6)
29 With this virtue one doesn’t look to others for assistance (4-4)

Down
1 Remain calm, don’t take off the upper garment (4,4,4,2) KEEP ONES SHIRT ON
2 Clique not out to aggregate (2-5) IN-GROUP
3 Advocates holding river fish (6) TROUTS
4 Abode where one is happy as a lark? (4) NEST
6 Somehow muscle an American (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Strikers’ rota? (3,4) HIT LIST
8 Make a determined effort, draw those darned things (4,4,5,2) PULL ONES SOCKS UP
9 Peak period when people are before the idiot box (5,4) PRIME TIME
14 Ram about to lift flower (9) BUTTERCUP
17 Encouraged a desire to capture Orient guerrillas (8)
19 Figure hours are wasted in nabbing doctor (7)
21 Study carefully cost indicator for transportation (7)
22 Exist readily with a canon (6)
25 Give an eye with exclamation and endless jollity (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Marrying monarch entertains criticism (8) KNITTING
5 Uh-uh! SP ordered to be silent (4,2) HUSH UP
10 Completely absorb from English doctor (7) ENGROSS
11 Anyhow clear it for performance (7) RECITAL
12 Work with other ranks to reach Portuguese city (6) OPORTO
13 I met one GP agitatedly — beginning of old skin problem (8) IMPETIGO
15 Discover special insight may be found by July-end (4) ESPY
16 Does it make one knotty in matrimonial state? (7,3) NUPTIAL TIE
18 Is in prison — works for the enemy (6,4) SERVES TIME
20 Love to drink on return from work (4) OPUS
23 A venture to follow one attractive woman endlessly in excessive adoration (8)IDOLATRY
24 Gridman’s near-ploy consisting of verses (6) METRIC
26 Bleat about Australian pageant (7)TABLEAU
27 Instruments from coach — not of the French sailors (7)
28 Prying is no violation? Good! (6)
29 With this virtue one doesn’t look to others for assistance (4-4)SELF-HELP

Down
1 Remain calm, don’t take off the upper garment (4,4,4,2) KEEP ONES SHIRT ON
2 Clique not out to aggregate (2-5) IN-GROUP
3 Advocates holding river fish (6) TROUTS
4 Abode where one is happy as a lark? (4) NEST
6 Somehow muscle an American (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Strikers’ rota? (3,4) HIT LIST
8 Make a determined effort, draw those darned things (4,4,5,2) PULL ONES SOCKS UP
9 Peak period when people are before the idiot box (5,4) PRIME TIME
14 Ram about to lift flower (9) BUTTERCUP
17 Encouraged a desire to capture Orient guerrillas (8)
19 Figure hours are wasted in nabbing doctor (7)RHOMBUS
21 Study carefully cost indicator for transportation (7)
22 Exist readily with a canon (6)BELIEF
25 Give an eye with exclamation and endless jollity (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Marrying monarch entertains criticism (8) KNITTING
5 Uh-uh! SP ordered to be silent (4,2) HUSH UP
10 Completely absorb from English doctor (7) ENGROSS
11 Anyhow clear it for performance (7) RECITAL
12 Work with other ranks to reach Portuguese city (6) OPORTO
13 I met one GP agitatedly — beginning of old skin problem (8) IMPETIGO
15 Discover special insight may be found by July-end (4) ESPY
16 Does it make one knotty in matrimonial state? (7,3) NUPTIAL TIE
18 Is in prison — works for the enemy (6,4) SERVES TIME
20 Love to drink on return from work (4) OPUS
23 A venture to follow one attractive woman endlessly in excessive adoration (8)IDOLATRY
24 Gridman’s near-ploy consisting of verses (6) METRIC
26 Bleat about Australian pageant (7)TABLEAU
27 Instruments from coach — not of the French sailors (7)GUITARS
28 Prying is no violation? Good! (6)NOSING
29 With this virtue one doesn’t look to others for assistance (4-4)SELF-HELP

Down
1 Remain calm, don’t take off the upper garment (4,4,4,2) KEEP ONES SHIRT ON
2 Clique not out to aggregate (2-5) IN-GROUP
3 Advocates holding river fish (6) TROUTS
4 Abode where one is happy as a lark? (4) NEST
6 Somehow muscle an American (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Strikers’ rota? (3,4) HIT LIST
8 Make a determined effort, draw those darned things (4,4,5,2) PULL ONES SOCKS UP
9 Peak period when people are before the idiot box (5,4) PRIME TIME
14 Ram about to lift flower (9) BUTTERCUP
17 Encouraged a desire to capture Orient guerrillas (8)FEDAYEEN
19 Figure hours are wasted in nabbing doctor (7)RHOMBUS
21 Study carefully cost indicator for transportation (7)PORTAGE
22 Exist readily with a canon (6)BELIEF
25 Give an eye with exclamation and endless jollity (4)OGLE

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Set aflame canes for the public official’s wrongdoing (11) MALFEASANCE
9 Marine’s strange acquittal after the lieutenant disappears (7)
10 Search on the Internet for the German leader forced out by Oscar’s stare (6)
11 Cadet needing psychological attention? (5)
12 A detailed account of the concert (7) RECITAL
15 Benefit from student rising after beating is cut short (4)
16 Announcer Edward enters Wanderers by mistake (10)
18 Not filled by an election, position I have needs revolutionary father initially (10)
20 Creeper in bad temper throws out the fish (4 )
23 Prattle on the micro-blogging website (7) TWITTER
24 Mexican pyramid builder is from an Arizona engineering school reportedly (5)
26 Related to a type of bulb holding writing fluid (6)
27 Very large cloak for lawyer (a Greek character) sent back to the religious people (7)
28 Graphic artists tamper rinks accidentally (11)

Down
2 Song of praise by the Oriental discharged after transforming methane (6)
3 Save this to keep reputation intact (4) FACE
4 Offensive gags? Revise when busted (10)
5 Guerrilla Tom is edgy about hiding and getting zapped (8)
6 Caught, we hear, with a kind of kale (7)
7 Ram in retreat with us upset by friend protecting the single koala, say (9) MARSUPIAL
8 Virginia gets immersed in the language of the Pacific islands (6)
13 Purpose of a sacred chant at the moor’s end by the nations of the infidels (10)
14 Bag of twisted fibre placed in front of the proceedings (9)
17 Inappropriate presence on the sides of the road to Alaska (8)
19 Northbound salesman hoarding a weed killer is initially more artful (7)
21 Pinto tolerates contents as a whole (2,4)
22 Guest of the person initiating a phone call (6)
25 Literary work on a chess piece (queen) getting sacrificed for a bishop (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Set aflame canes for the public official’s wrongdoing (11) MALFEASANCE
9 Marine’s strange acquittal after the lieutenant disappears (7) AQUATIC
10 Search on the Internet for the German leader forced out by Oscar’s stare (6) GOOGLE
11 Cadet needing psychological attention? (5)
12 A detailed account of the concert (7) RECITAL
15 Benefit from student rising after beating is cut short (4)
16 Announcer Edward enters Wanderers by mistake (10)
18 Not filled by an election, position I have needs revolutionary father initially (10)
20 Creeper in bad temper throws out the fish (4 )
23 Prattle on the micro-blogging website (7) TWITTER
24 Mexican pyramid builder is from an Arizona engineering school reportedly (5) AZTEC
26 Related to a type of bulb holding writing fluid (6)
27 Very large cloak for lawyer (a Greek character) sent back to the religious people (7)
28 Graphic artists tamper rinks accidentally (11) PRINTMAKERS
Down
2 Song of praise by the Oriental discharged after transforming methane (6)
3 Save this to keep reputation intact (4) FACE
4 Offensive gags? Revise when busted (10)
5 Guerrilla Tom is edgy about hiding and getting zapped (8)
6 Caught, we hear, with a kind of kale (7) COLLARD
7 Ram in retreat with us upset by friend protecting the single koala, say (9) MARSUPIAL
8 Virginia gets immersed in the language of the Pacific islands (6)
13 Purpose of a sacred chant at the moor’s end by the nations of the infidels (10)
14 Bag of twisted fibre placed in front of the proceedings (9)
17 Inappropriate presence on the sides of the road to Alaska (8)
19 Northbound salesman hoarding a weed killer is initially more artful (7)
21 Pinto tolerates contents as a whole (2,4)
22 Guest of the person initiating a phone call (6)
25 Literary work on a chess piece (queen) getting sacrificed for a bishop (4)

[deepakgita]

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Across
1 Set aflame canes for the public official’s wrongdoing (11) MALFEASANCE
9 Marine’s strange acquittal after the lieutenant disappears (7) AQUATIC
10 Search on the Internet for the German leader forced out by Oscar’s stare (6) GOOGLE
11 Cadet needing psychological attention? (5)
12 A detailed account of the concert (7) RECITAL
15 Benefit from student rising after beating is cut short (4)
16 Announcer Edward enters Wanderers by mistake (10)
18 Not filled by an election, position I have needs revolutionary father initially (10)
20 Creeper in bad temper throws out the fish (4 )
23 Prattle on the micro-blogging website (7) TWITTER
24 Mexican pyramid builder is from an Arizona engineering school reportedly (5) AZTEC
26 Related to a type of bulb holding writing fluid (6)
27 Very large cloak for lawyer (a Greek character) sent back to the religious people (7)
28 Graphic artists tamper rinks accidentally (11) PRINTMAKERS
Down
2 Song of praise by the Oriental discharged after transforming methane (6)
3 Save this to keep reputation intact (4) FACE
4 Offensive gags? Revise when busted (10)
5 Guerrilla Tom is edgy about hiding and getting zapped (8)
6 Caught, we hear, with a kind of kale (7) COLLARD
7 Ram in retreat with us upset by friend protecting the single koala, say (9) MARSUPIAL
8 Virginia gets immersed in the language of the Pacific islands (6)
13 Purpose of a sacred chant at the moor’s end by the nations of the infidels (10)
14 Bag of twisted fibre placed in front of the proceedings (9)
17 Inappropriate presence on the sides of the road to Alaska (8) MISTAKEN
19 Northbound salesman hoarding a weed killer is initially more artful (7) PAWKIER
21 Pinto tolerates contents as a whole (2,4) IN TOTO
22 Guest of the person initiating a phone call (6) CALLER
25 Literary work on a chess piece (queen) getting sacrificed for a bishop (4) BOOK

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Set aflame canes for the public official’s wrongdoing (11) MALFEASANCE
9 Marine’s strange acquittal after the lieutenant disappears (7) AQUATIC
10 Search on the Internet for the German leader forced out by Oscar’s stare (6) GOOGLE
11 Cadet needing psychological attention? (5)
12 A detailed account of the concert (7) RECITAL
15 Benefit from student rising after beating is cut short (4) PLUS
16 Announcer Edward enters Wanderers by mistake (10)
18 Not filled by an election, position I have needs revolutionary father initially (10) APPOINTIVE
20 Creeper in bad temper throws out the fish (4 )
23 Prattle on the micro-blogging website (7) TWITTER
24 Mexican pyramid builder is from an Arizona engineering school reportedly (5) AZTEC
26 Related to a type of bulb holding writing fluid (6) LINKED
27 Very large cloak for lawyer (a Greek character) sent back to the religious people (7)
28 Graphic artists tamper rinks accidentally (11) PRINTMAKERS
Down
2 Song of praise by the Oriental discharged after transforming methane (6) ANTHEM
3 Save this to keep reputation intact (4) FACE
4 Offensive gags? Revise when busted (10) AGGRESSIVE
5 Guerrilla Tom is edgy about hiding and getting zapped (8)
6 Caught, we hear, with a kind of kale (7) COLLARD
7 Ram in retreat with us upset by friend protecting the single koala, say (9) MARSUPIAL
8 Virginia gets immersed in the language of the Pacific islands (6)
13 Purpose of a sacred chant at the moor’s end by the nations of the infidels (10)
14 Bag of twisted fibre placed in front of the proceedings (9)
17 Inappropriate presence on the sides of the road to Alaska (8) MISTAKEN
19 Northbound salesman hoarding a weed killer is initially more artful (7) PAWKIER
21 Pinto tolerates contents as a whole (2,4) IN TOTO
22 Guest of the person initiating a phone call (6) CALLER
25 Literary work on a chess piece (queen) getting sacrificed for a bishop (4) BOOK

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Set aflame canes for the public official’s wrongdoing (11) MALFEASANCE
9 Marine’s strange acquittal after the lieutenant disappears (7) AQUATIC
10 Search on the Internet for the German leader forced out by Oscar’s stare (6) GOOGLE
11 Cadet needing psychological attention? (5)SPACE
12 A detailed account of the concert (7) RECITAL
15 Benefit from student rising after beating is cut short (4) PLUS
16 Announcer Edward enters Wanderers by mistake (10)NEWSREADER
18 Not filled by an election, position I have needs revolutionary father initially (10) APPOINTIVE
20 Creeper in bad temper throws out the fish (4 )VINE?
23 Prattle on the micro-blogging website (7) TWITTER
24 Mexican pyramid builder is from an Arizona engineering school reportedly (5) AZTEC
26 Related to a type of bulb holding writing fluid (6) LINKED
27 Very large cloak for lawyer (a Greek character) sent back to the religious people (7)
28 Graphic artists tamper rinks accidentally (11) PRINTMAKERS
Down
2 Song of praise by the Oriental discharged after transforming methane (6) ANTHEM
3 Save this to keep reputation intact (4) FACE
4 Offensive gags? Revise when busted (10) AGGRESSIVE
5 Guerrilla Tom is edgy about hiding and getting zapped (8)ATOMISED
6 Caught, we hear, with a kind of kale (7) COLLARD
7 Ram in retreat with us upset by friend protecting the single koala, say (9) MARSUPIAL
8 Virginia gets immersed in the language of the Pacific islands (6)TUVALU
13 Purpose of a sacred chant at the moor’s end by the nations of the infidels (10)HEATHENDOM
14 Bag of twisted fibre placed in front of the proceedings (9)BRIEFCASE
17 Inappropriate presence on the sides of the road to Alaska (8) MISTAKEN
19 Northbound salesman hoarding a weed killer is initially more artful (7) PAWKIER
21 Pinto tolerates contents as a whole (2,4) IN TOTO
22 Guest of the person initiating a phone call (6) CALLER
25 Literary work on a chess piece (queen) getting sacrificed for a bishop (4) BOOK

:clap::clap::clap: Awesome! I took a couple more than my quota of answers to wrap up before the deadline! An auspicious beginning of a bright New Year, indeed!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
7 L? It may tempt people to visit the store (4,6)
9 Letters from the teacher to every individual (4)
10 Commander suppresses adaptation of drama with spice (8) CARDAMOM
11 English admiral in a New Zealand city (6)
12 Physicist’s writing tablet and final note got misplaced (5)
13 Opening the door, say, after injecting argon into the burning mixture (9)
14 Physicist (graduate) to cross the water hole and … (7) MAXWELL
17 …..send over the Oriental bridge player as an arbitrator (7)
20 Be brave when called up inside for getting addicted (6,3 )
22 Electrical parameter of germanium discarded by a physicist (5) VOLTA
25 Need Mark in conversation relating to milk (6)
26 Computing peripheral that can make music? (8) KEYBOARD
27 Duck that’s certain to fail (4)
28 Disaster to discover resin in retreat at the press agency ball initially (10)

Down
1 European herb given by Oscar to get rid of a vitamin in medicinal irrigation (6)
2 First of the fission-enabled reactors might’ve involved this physicist (5) FERMI
3 Shred the curio (7)
4 Iron gate brought up (with label included) to the face of the building (8)
5 Physicist not in charge of cooking pickerel (6)
6 Beg to settle score after capturing the northbound antelope (8)
8 Hog entertaining clumsy lads? If anything can go wrong, it will! (4,3)
15 Chew with hesitation after worker spots a mammal (8)
16 Look for the master illusionist with a reasonable person? (8)
18 Branch of science that may lead to green thoughts? (8)
19 Gather, say, some beers in a carton for eatables (4,3)
21 Foul industry in trouble after Rajya Sabha’s dissolution (6)
23 Cane concealed in Mithra’s hamper (6)
24 Local ordinance making criminal move away from the crazy wallaby (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
7 L? It may tempt people to visit the store (4,6)
9 Letters from the teacher to every individual (4)
10 Commander suppresses adaptation of drama with spice (8) CARDAMOM
11 English admiral in a New Zealand city (6) NELSON
12 Physicist’s writing tablet and final note got misplaced (5)
13 Opening the door, say, after injecting argon into the burning mixture (9)
14 Physicist (graduate) to cross the water hole and … (7) MAXWELL
17 …..send over the Oriental bridge player as an arbitrator (7)
20 Be brave when called up inside for getting addicted (6,3 )
22 Electrical parameter of germanium discarded by a physicist (5) VOLTA
25 Need Mark in conversation relating to milk (6)
26 Computing peripheral that can make music? (8) KEYBOARD
27 Duck that’s certain to fail (4)
28 Disaster to discover resin in retreat at the press agency ball initially (10) APOCALYPSE
Down
1 European herb given by Oscar to get rid of a vitamin in medicinal irrigation (6)
2 First of the fission-enabled reactors might’ve involved this physicist (5) FERMI
3 Shred the curio (7)
4 Iron gate brought up (with label included) to the face of the building (8)
5 Physicist not in charge of cooking pickerel (6) KEPLER
6 Beg to settle score after capturing the northbound antelope (8)
8 Hog entertaining clumsy lads? If anything can go wrong, it will! (4,3)
15 Chew with hesitation after worker spots a mammal (8) ANTEATER
16 Look for the master illusionist with a reasonable person? (8)
18 Branch of science that may lead to green thoughts? (8)
19 Gather, say, some beers in a carton for eatables (4,3)
21 Foul industry in trouble after Rajya Sabha’s dissolution (6)
23 Cane concealed in Mithra’s hamper (6) THRASH
24 Local ordinance making criminal move away from the crazy wallaby (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 L? It may tempt people to visit the store (4,6)
9 Letters from the teacher to every individual (4)
10 Commander suppresses adaptation of drama with spice (8) CARDAMOM
11 English admiral in a New Zealand city (6) NELSON
12 Physicist’s writing tablet and final note got misplaced (5)
13 Opening the door, say, after injecting argon into the burning mixture (9)
14 Physicist (graduate) to cross the water hole and … (7) MAXWELL
17 …..send over the Oriental bridge player as an arbitrator (7)
20 Be brave when called up inside for getting addicted (6,3 )
22 Electrical parameter of germanium discarded by a physicist (5) VOLTA
25 Need Mark in conversation relating to milk (6)
26 Computing peripheral that can make music? (8) KEYBOARD
27 Duck that’s certain to fail (4)
28 Disaster to discover resin in retreat at the press agency ball initially (10) APOCALYPSE
Down
1 European herb given by Oscar to get rid of a vitamin in medicinal irrigation (6)
2 First of the fission-enabled reactors might’ve involved this physicist (5) FERMI
3 Shred the curio (7)
4 Iron gate brought up (with label included) to the face of the building (8)
5 Physicist not in charge of cooking pickerel (6) KEPLER
6 Beg to settle score after capturing the northbound antelope (8)
8 Hog entertaining clumsy lads? If anything can go wrong, it will! (4,3)
15 Chew with hesitation after worker spots a mammal (8) ANTEATER
16 Look for the master illusionist with a reasonable person? (8) LOGICIAN
18 Branch of science that may lead to green thoughts? (8) ECOLOGY
19 Gather, say, some beers in a carton for eatables (4,3) TUCK BOX
21 Foul industry in trouble after Rajya Sabha’s dissolution (6) UNTIDY
23 Cane concealed in Mithra’s hamper (6) THRASH
24 Local ordinance making criminal move away from the crazy wallaby (5) BYLAW

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 L? It may tempt people to visit the store (4,6)
9 Letters from the teacher to every individual (4)EACH
10 Commander suppresses adaptation of drama with spice (8) CARDAMOM
11 English admiral in a New Zealand city (6) NELSON
12 Physicist’s writing tablet and final note got misplaced (5)TESLA
13 Opening the door, say, after injecting argon into the burning mixture (9)
14 Physicist (graduate) to cross the water hole and … (7) MAXWELL
17 …..send over the Oriental bridge player as an arbitrator (7)REFEREE
20 Be brave when called up inside for getting addicted (6,3 )STRUNG OUT
22 Electrical parameter of germanium discarded by a physicist (5) VOLTA
25 Need Mark in conversation relating to milk (6)LACTIC
26 Computing peripheral that can make music? (8) KEYBOARD
27 Duck that’s certain to fail (4)
28 Disaster to discover resin in retreat at the press agency ball initially (10) APOCALYPSE
Down
1 European herb given by Oscar to get rid of a vitamin in medicinal irrigation (6)
2 First of the fission-enabled reactors might’ve involved this physicist (5) FERMI
3 Shred the curio (7)
4 Iron gate brought up (with label included) to the face of the building (8)
5 Physicist not in charge of cooking pickerel (6) KEPLER
6 Beg to settle score after capturing the northbound antelope (8)
8 Hog entertaining clumsy lads? If anything can go wrong, it will! (4,3)
15 Chew with hesitation after worker spots a mammal (8) ANTEATER
16 Look for the master illusionist with a reasonable person? (8) LOGICIAN
18 Branch of science that may lead to green thoughts? (8) ECOLOGY
19 Gather, say, some beers in a carton for eatables (4,3) TUCK BOX
21 Foul industry in trouble after Rajya Sabha’s dissolution (6) UNTIDY
23 Cane concealed in Mithra’s hamper (6) THRASH
24 Local ordinance making criminal move away from the crazy wallaby (5) BYLAW

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 L? It may tempt people to visit the store (4,6)LOSS LEADER
9 Letters from the teacher to every individual (4)EACH
10 Commander suppresses adaptation of drama with spice (8) CARDAMOM
11 English admiral in a New Zealand city (6) NELSON
12 Physicist’s writing tablet and final note got misplaced (5)TESLA
13 Opening the door, say, after injecting argon into the burning mixture (9)UNBARRING
14 Physicist (graduate) to cross the water hole and … (7) MAXWELL
17 …..send over the Oriental bridge player as an arbitrator (7)REFEREE
20 Be brave when called up inside for getting addicted (6,3 )STRUNG OUT
22 Electrical parameter of germanium discarded by a physicist (5) VOLTA
25 Need Mark in conversation relating to milk (6)LACTIC
26 Computing peripheral that can make music? (8) KEYBOARD
27 Duck that’s certain to fail (4)DEAD
28 Disaster to discover resin in retreat at the press agency ball initially (10) APOCALYPSE
Down
1 European herb given by Oscar to get rid of a vitamin in medicinal irrigation (6)LOVAGE
2 First of the fission-enabled reactors might’ve involved this physicist (5) FERMI
3 Shred the curio (7)ODDMENT
4 Iron gate brought up (with label included) to the face of the building (8)FRONTAGE
5 Physicist not in charge of cooking pickerel (6) KEPLER
6 Beg to settle score after capturing the northbound antelope (8)SCROUNGE
8 Hog entertaining clumsy lads? If anything can go wrong, it will! (4,3)SOD'S LAW
15 Chew with hesitation after worker spots a mammal (8) ANTEATER
16 Look for the master illusionist with a reasonable person? (8) LOGICIAN
18 Branch of science that may lead to green thoughts? (8) ECOLOGY
19 Gather, say, some beers in a carton for eatables (4,3) TUCK BOX
21 Foul industry in trouble after Rajya Sabha’s dissolution (6) UNTIDY
23 Cane concealed in Mithra’s hamper (6) THRASH
24 Local ordinance making criminal move away from the crazy wallaby (5) BYLAW

:clap::clap::clap: Physics-oriented puzzle!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Kind of criminal faction facing judge (11)
9 Knock off all ten through bowling attack (6) STRIKE
10 Most formidable Ram entering court after end of vanvas (8)
11 Court can enforce holding back decree (5) ENACT
12 Bowled over travelling along a town in Italy (7) BOLOGNA
13 To start with, a magician cut through boy (6,2)
15 Pest e.g., raids filly frequently (6)
16 Saw is next to unopened blade (6)
18 Bird (emu) to sit tight (8 ) TITMOUSE
20 Club or disc I run has fluorescent lighting outside (3,4)
21 Succeeded getting into proper shape (5)
22 Hard to digest extraordinary credit cut (8)
23 Demolished entire compound (6) TRIENE
24 Rambling poet, endless bore (4,2,5)

Down
2 An agent from the west reportedly (7)
3 Caught a whiff of fish (5)
4 Spooner’s broken racket in a trash can (7)
5 Tail lamp nearly chipped at the edges during fitting (4,5)
6 With time, wearing a toupee caught on (7)
7 One hurt a rowdy badly? The opposite (5,3,5)
8 The authorities setting up a business (13)
14 Got to catch a derby racing in capital city (9)
17 Finished a detailed musical composition behind schedule (7)
18 Fruit hybrid secreting cold lactogen (7)
19 Provided stuffing (gold and diamonds) for an oral cavity (7)
21 Snape tales featuring say Lily’s part (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Kind of criminal faction facing judge (11)
9 Knock off all ten through bowling attack (6) STRIKE
10 Most formidable Ram entering court after end of vanvas (8)
11 Court can enforce holding back decree (5) ENACT
12 Bowled over travelling along a town in Italy (7) BOLOGNA
13 To start with, a magician cut through boy (6,2)
15 Pest e.g., raids filly frequently (6)
16 Saw is next to unopened blade (6)
18 Bird (emu) to sit tight (8 ) TITMOUSE
20 Club or disc I run has fluorescent lighting outside (3,4)
21 Succeeded getting into proper shape (5)
22 Hard to digest extraordinary credit cut (8)
23 Demolished entire compound (6) TRIENE
24 Rambling poet, endless bore (4,2,5)

Down
2 An agent from the west reportedly (7)
3 Caught a whiff of fish (5)
4 Spooner’s broken racket in a trash can (7)
5 Tail lamp nearly chipped at the edges during fitting (4,5) REAR LIGHT
6 With time, wearing a toupee caught on (7) TWIGGED
7 One hurt a rowdy badly? The opposite (5,3,5)
8 The authorities setting up a business (13) ESTABLISHMENT
14 Got to catch a derby racing in capital city (9)
17 Finished a detailed musical composition behind schedule (7)
18 Fruit hybrid secreting cold lactogen (7) TANGELO
19 Provided stuffing (gold and diamonds) for an oral cavity (7) ORIFICE
21 Snape tales featuring say Lily’s part (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Kind of criminal faction facing judge (11) CONFEDERATE
9 Knock off all ten through bowling attack (6) STRIKE
10 Most formidable Ram entering court after end of vanvas (8)
11 Court can enforce holding back decree (5) ENACT
12 Bowled over travelling along a town in Italy (7) BOLOGNA
13 To start with, a magician cut through boy (6,2)
15 Pest e.g., raids filly frequently (6) GADFLY
16 Saw is next to unopened blade (6)
18 Bird (emu) to sit tight (8 ) TITMOUSE
20 Club or disc I run has fluorescent lighting outside (3,4)
21 Succeeded getting into proper shape (5)
22 Hard to digest extraordinary credit cut (8)
23 Demolished entire compound (6) TRIENE
24 Rambling poet, endless bore (4,2,5)
Down
2 An agent from the west reportedly (7)
3 Caught a whiff of fish (5)
4 Spooner’s broken racket in a trash can (7) DUSTBIN (GOOD ONE)
5 Tail lamp nearly chipped at the edges during fitting (4,5) REAR LIGHT
6 With time, wearing a toupee caught on (7) TWIGGED
7 One hurt a rowdy badly? The opposite (5,3,5) OTHER WAY ROUND
8 The authorities setting up a business (13) ESTABLISHMENT
14 Got to catch a derby racing in capital city (9)
17 Finished a detailed musical composition behind schedule (7)
18 Fruit hybrid secreting cold lactogen (7) TANGELO
19 Provided stuffing (gold and diamonds) for an oral cavity (7) ORIFICE
21 Snape tales featuring say Lily’s part (5) PETAL

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Kind of criminal faction facing judge (11) CONFEDERATE
9 Knock off all ten through bowling attack (6) STRIKE
10 Most formidable Ram entering court after end of vanvas (8) SCARIEST
11 Court can enforce holding back decree (5) ENACT
12 Bowled over travelling along a town in Italy (7) BOLOGNA
13 To start with, a magician cut through boy (6,2) SWITCH ON
15 Pest e.g., raids filly frequently (6) GADFLY
16 Saw is next to unopened blade (6)
18 Bird (emu) to sit tight (8 ) TITMOUSE
20 Club or disc I run has fluorescent lighting outside (3,4)
21 Succeeded getting into proper shape (5) PRISM
22 Hard to digest extraordinary credit cut (8) INEDIBLE
23 Demolished entire compound (6) TRIENE
24 Rambling poet, endless bore (4,2,5)
Down
2 An agent from the west reportedly (7)
3 Caught a whiff of fish (5) SMELT
4 Spooner’s broken racket in a trash can (7) DUSTBIN (GOOD ONE)
5 Tail lamp nearly chipped at the edges during fitting (4,5) REAR LIGHT
6 With time, wearing a toupee caught on (7) TWIGGED
7 One hurt a rowdy badly? The opposite (5,3,5) OTHER WAY ROUND
8 The authorities setting up a business (13) ESTABLISHMENT
14 Got to catch a derby racing in capital city (9)
17 Finished a detailed musical composition behind schedule (7)
18 Fruit hybrid secreting cold lactogen (7) TANGELO
19 Provided stuffing (gold and diamonds) for an oral cavity (7) ORIFICE
21 Snape tales featuring say Lily’s part (5) PETAL