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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Kind of criminal faction facing judge (11) CONSIDERATE
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)BYWORD
18 Bird (emu) to sit tight (8 ) TITMOUSE
20 Club or disc I run has fluorescent lighting outside (3,4)ONE IRON
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)SEND TO SLEEP
Down
2 An agent from the west reportedly (7)OXIDANT
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)HYDERABAD
17 Finished a detailed musical composition behind schedule (7)OVERDUE
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

:clap::clap::clap: Hurray for being able to wrap up with an extra answer well before the deadline!:-D

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Bike’s heading out of M-Mumbai on winding NH4 (8) AMMONIUM
9 Personification of an icon online (6)
10 Song pursued for good luck (4)
11 Drink tea on and off between railway terminals (10)
12 Standard jade green treasures (6) DEGREE
14 High season around Japan’s capital (3,4) SAN JOSE
15 Ordinary tree as seen in street? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
18 Great show to revisit regularly in ancient city (7) POMPEII
20 Alternate entertainment for kids (6 )
22 Deny detective inspector is bound by pledge (10)
23 Coward in a story losing heart (4)
24 10 years' nothing for a crack (6)
25 Bring about changes in teenager (8)

Down
1 Dimple is intact by the mouth (4)
2 Ring on severed tree is distinct (8)
3 Agree to mete out punishment, reversing reprieve (6)
4 Seaway fare (4,6)
5 Dance smack in the middle, atop a sports stadium (8)
7 Contemplate trapping old rodent (5)
8 Ian Fleming, so very creative for livelihood (5,2,6)
13 Release government ordered deporting me (10)
16 Fairy tales son asks for earnestly (8)
17 Not sure the tan is working (8)
19 Secured a vent, holding up one escaping (6)
21 Caution a lieutenant displaying hesitation (5)
23 Either side of non-uniform pattern (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Bike’s heading out of M-Mumbai on winding NH4 (8) AMMONIUM
9 Personification of an icon online (6)
10 Song pursued for good luck (4)
11 Drink tea on and off between railway terminals (10)
12 Standard jade green treasures (6) DEGREE
14 High season around Japan’s capital (3,4) SAN JOSE
15 Ordinary tree as seen in street? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
18 Great show to revisit regularly in ancient city (7) POMPEII
20 Alternate entertainment for kids (6 )
22 Deny detective inspector is bound by pledge (10)
23 Coward in a story losing heart (4)
24 10 years' nothing for a crack (6)
25 Bring about changes in teenager (8)GENERATE

Down
1 Dimple is intact by the mouth (4)
2 Ring on severed tree is distinct (8)
3 Agree to mete out punishment, reversing reprieve (6)
4 Seaway fare (4,6)
5 Dance smack in the middle, atop a sports stadium (8)
7 Contemplate trapping old rodent (5)MOUSE
8 Ian Fleming, so very creative for livelihood (5,2,6)
13 Release government ordered deporting me (10)REDEMPTION
16 Fairy tales son asks for earnestly (8)
17 Not sure the tan is working (8)HESITANT
19 Secured a vent, holding up one escaping (6)
21 Caution a lieutenant displaying hesitation (5)ALERT
23 Either side of non-uniform pattern (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
6 Bike’s heading out of M-Mumbai on winding NH4 (8) AMMONIUM
9 Personification of an icon online (6)
10 Song pursued for good luck (4)
11 Drink tea on and off between railway terminals (10)
12 Standard jade green treasures (6) DEGREE
14 High season around Japan’s capital (3,4) SAN JOSE
15 Ordinary tree as seen in street? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
18 Great show to revisit regularly in ancient city (7) POMPEII
20 Alternate entertainment for kids (6 )
22 Deny detective inspector is bound by pledge (10)
23 Coward in a story losing heart (4)
24 10 years' nothing for a crack (6) DECODE
25 Bring about changes in teenager (8)GENERATE

Down
1 Dimple is intact by the mouth (4)
2 Ring on severed tree is distinct (8)
3 Agree to mete out punishment, reversing reprieve (6) PARDON
4 Seaway fare (4,6) SHIP COURSE
5 Dance smack in the middle, atop a sports stadium (8)
7 Contemplate trapping old rodent (5)MOUSE
8 Ian Fleming, so very creative for livelihood (5,2,6) MEANS OF LIVING
13 Release government ordered deporting me (10)REDEMPTION
16 Fairy tales son asks for earnestly (8) IMPLORES
17 Not sure the tan is working (8)HESITANT
19 Secured a vent, holding up one escaping (6)
21 Caution a lieutenant displaying hesitation (5)ALERT
23 Either side of non-uniform pattern (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Bike’s heading out of M-Mumbai on winding NH4 (8) AMMONIUM
9 Personification of an icon online (6)AVATAR
10 Song pursued for good luck (4)TUNE
11 Drink tea on and off between railway terminals (10)CHARDONNAY
12 Standard jade green treasures (6) DEGREE
14 High season around Japan’s capital (3,4) SAN JOSE
15 Ordinary tree as seen in street? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
18 Great show to revisit regularly in ancient city (7) POMPEII
20 Alternate entertainment for kids (6 )SEESAW
22 Deny detective inspector is bound by pledge (10)CONTRADICT
23 Coward in a story losing heart (4)NOEL
24 10 years' nothing for a crack (6) DECODE
25 Bring about changes in teenager (8)GENERATE

Down
1 Dimple is intact by the mouth (4)HOLE
2 Ring on severed tree is distinct (8)DISCRETE
3 Agree to mete out punishment, reversing reprieve (6) PARDON
4 Seaway fare (4,6) SHIP COURSE
5 Dance smack in the middle, atop a sports stadium (8)MACARENA
7 Contemplate trapping old rodent (5)MOUSE
8 Ian Fleming, so very creative for livelihood (5,2,6) MEANS OF LIVING
13 Release government ordered deporting me (10)REDEMPTION
16 Fairy tales son asks for earnestly (8) IMPLORES
17 Not sure the tan is working (8)HESITANT
19 Secured a vent, holding up one escaping (6)EVADER
21 Caution a lieutenant displaying hesitation (5)ALERT
23 Either side of non-uniform pattern (4)NORM

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

[CLUELESS]

4Dn = should be MAIN COURSE instead of SHIP COURSE. my mistake.

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Stronghold, one sacked in former kingdom (6)
4 Sit down, weak, and tape broadcast (4,1,3)
9 Husband presented with new Omega out of respect (6)
10 Mean to pen article on river fish (8)
12 Sleep-inducing if caught by tailless scorpion abroad (9) SOPORIFIC
13 Colour always sported by chanteuse - Piaf? (5)
14 Medal winner, one on the other side (8,5)
18 Blue equatorial waters here (2,3,8)
20 Knock over raised object (5)
22 Poverty - end is seen after a struggle (9)
24 Aunt Sally, for example, a legitimate target for ridicule? (4,4)
25 Pollute narrow pass (6)
26 Extracting pounds from sport (8) WRESTING
27 Climb a trail (6)

Down
1 Tending to stick together - unnaturally, he voices (8)
2 What a judge may do with number appearing for trial (3,2)
3 Aggressive young drunk shot a lot with Luger (5,4)
5 Cynical notes about highs (12)
6 Game failing to start in county town (5)
7 Father in French capital wants us raised together (4,5) PARI PASSU
8 Approach place to get buttonhole (6)
11 Commend a fine novel turned into a film (2,4,3,3)
15 Greek character sheltered outside place with a monkey puzzle (5,4)
16 Sundials? They’ve been around for years! (3-6) OLD TIMERS
17 Easiest (I suspect) in my opinion (2,1,3,2) AS I SEE IT
19 Ridiculous talk over a wife makes one laugh loudly (6)
21 Poke one with end of first finger, perhaps (5)
23 Pick of Renaissance literature (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

4Dn = should be MAIN COURSE instead of SHIP COURSE. my mistake.
Sorry for my oversight!:ashamed:

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Stronghold, one sacked in former kingdom (6)
4 Sit down, weak, and tape broadcast (4,1,3)
9 Husband presented with new Omega out of respect (6)
10 Mean to pen article on river fish (8)
12 Sleep-inducing if caught by tailless scorpion abroad (9) SOPORIFIC
13 Colour always sported by chanteuse - Piaf? (5)SEPIA
14 Medal winner, one on the other side (8,5)
18 Blue equatorial waters here (2,3,8)
20 Knock over raised object (5)
22 Poverty - end is seen after a struggle (9)NEEDINESS
24 Aunt Sally, for example, a legitimate target for ridicule? (4,4)
25 Pollute narrow pass (6)
26 Extracting pounds from sport (8) WRESTING
27 Climb a trail (6)ASCENT

Down
1 Tending to stick together - unnaturally, he voices (8)COHESIVE
2 What a judge may do with number appearing for trial (3,2)
3 Aggressive young drunk shot a lot with Luger (5,4)
5 Cynical notes about highs (12)
6 Game failing to start in county town (5)
7 Father in French capital wants us raised together (4,5) PARI PASSU
8 Approach place to get buttonhole (6)
11 Commend a fine novel turned into a film (2,4,3,3)
15 Greek character sheltered outside place with a monkey puzzle (5,4)
16 Sundials? They’ve been around for years! (3-6) OLD TIMERS
17 Easiest (I suspect) in my opinion (2,1,3,2) AS I SEE IT
19 Ridiculous talk over a wife makes one laugh loudly (6)
21 Poke one with end of first finger, perhaps (5)
23 Pick of Renaissance literature (5)ELITE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Stronghold, one sacked in former kingdom (6)
4 Sit down, weak, and tape broadcast (4,1,3) TAKE A PEW
9 Husband presented with new Omega out of respect (6)
10 Mean to pen article on river fish (8)
12 Sleep-inducing if caught by tailless scorpion abroad (9)
13 Colour always sported by chanteuse - Piaf? (5) SEPIA
14 Medal winner, one on the other side (8,5) VICTORIA CROSS
18 Blue equatorial waters here (2,3,8) IN THE DOLDRUMS
20 Knock over raised object (5)
22 Poverty - end is seen after a struggle (9) NEEDINESS
24 Aunt Sally, for example, a legitimate target for ridicule? (4,4)
25 Pollute narrow pass (6)
26 Extracting pounds from sport (8)
27 Climb a trail (6) ASCENT

Down
1 Tending to stick together - unnaturally, he voices (8) COHESIVE
2 What a judge may do with number appearing for trial (3,2)
3 Aggressive young drunk shot a lot with Luger (5,4)
5 Cynical notes about highs (12)
6 Game failing to start in county town (5)
7 Father in French capital wants us raised together (4,5)
8 Approach place to get buttonhole (6)
11 Commend a fine novel turned into a film (2,4,3,3) ON MICE AND MEN
15 Greek character sheltered outside place with a monkey puzzle (5,4) CHILE PINE
16 Sundials? They’ve been around for years! (3-6)
17 Easiest (I suspect) in my opinion (2,1,3,2)
19 Ridiculous talk over a wife makes one laugh loudly (6)
21 Poke one with end of first finger, perhaps (5)
23 Pick of Renaissance literature (5) ELITE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Stronghold, one sacked in former kingdom (6)CASTLE
4 Sit down, weak, and tape broadcast (4,1,3) TAKE A PEW
9 Husband presented with new Omega out of respect (6)HOMAGE
10 Mean to pen article on river fish (8)STINGRAY
12 Sleep-inducing if caught by tailless scorpion abroad (9)SOPORIFIC
13 Colour always sported by chanteuse - Piaf? (5) SEPIA
14 Medal winner, one on the other side (8,5) VICTORIA CROSS
18 Blue equatorial waters here (2,3,8) IN THE DOLDRUMS
20 Knock over raised object (5)UPEND
22 Poverty - end is seen after a struggle (9) NEEDINESS
24 Aunt Sally, for example, a legitimate target for ridicule? (4,4)FAIR GAME
25 Pollute narrow pass (6)DEFILE
26 Extracting pounds from sport (8)WRESTING
27 Climb a trail (6) ASCENT

Down
1 Tending to stick together - unnaturally, he voices (8) COHESIVE
2 What a judge may do with number appearing for trial (3,2)SUM UP
3 Aggressive young drunk shot a lot with Luger (5,4)LAGER LOUT
5 Cynical notes about highs (12)ANTICYCLONES
6 Game failing to start in county town (5)ENNIS
7 Father in French capital wants us raised together (4,5)PARI PASSU
8 Approach place to get buttonhole (6)WAYLAY
11 Commend a fine novel turned into a film (2,4,3,3) ON MICE AND MEN
15 Greek character sheltered outside place with a monkey puzzle (5,4) CHILE PINE
16 Sundials? They’ve been around for years! (3-6)OLD-TIMERS
17 Easiest (I suspect) in my opinion (2,1,3,2)AS I SEE IT
19 Ridiculous talk over a wife makes one laugh loudly (6)GUFFAW
21 Poke one with end of first finger, perhaps (5)DIGIT
23 Pick of Renaissance literature (5) ELITE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 & 1 dn Little alien, he has one round to show resolve (4,3) BITE THE
5 Misconception that a city loses it post season (7)
9 It is a problem on hand to have bought such a car (5)
10 Feast day gets hundred and fifty from west, same from east (9) CANDLEMAS
11 I once went around some organisation to save…. (9)
12 ….one on top of tree, mostly in cave (5)
13 Animal shows no interest in language (4) HIND
15 To the French seasons are for patronage (8)
18 Stay long to classify capital (8)
19 Rolls over, just slight (4)
22 Collect the right amount (5)
24 Calmness shown with extremely painful complaint (9)
26 So called independence may be restricted to a small area (9)
27 One will get sick of reviewing a plant (5)
28 Painter is crazy about mates (7)
29 Make money and invest half in deposit (7)

Down
1 see 1 ac. (6) BULLET
2 Speed up but avoid immediate commitment (9)
3 Dance with volunteers attached to a civil rights group, perhaps (5)
4 ….and Chile prepared a hot dish (9)
5 Bogs said to create a barrier (5) FENCE
6 They calm babies not born and also later (9)
7 Allow Bill and another boy to come up (5)
8 Sycophants surround head of state in a country (3-3)
14 One, for example goes by another name, not a drug (9)
16 Desk assembly will go bad…run (9)
17 Explain cryptic clue on island fruit (9)
20 Total confusion over what the Bishop made up about novice (6)
21 Try out a contract with a dictator (6)
23 A Caledonian meet of sorts (5)
24 Armed men sit around school (5)
25 He does nothing but gets riled badly (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 & 1 dn Little alien, he has one round to show resolve (4,3) BITE THE
5 Misconception that a city loses it post season (7)
9 It is a problem on hand to have bought such a car (5)
10 Feast day gets hundred and fifty from west, same from east (9) CANDLEMAS
11 I once went around some organisation to save…. (9) ECONOMISE
12 ….one on top of tree, mostly in cave (5)
13 Animal shows no interest in language (4) HIND
15 To the French seasons are for patronage (8)
18 Stay long to classify capital (8)
19 Rolls over, just slight (4)
22 Collect the right amount (5)
24 Calmness shown with extremely painful complaint (9)
26 So called independence may be restricted to a small area (9)
27 One will get sick of reviewing a plant (5)
28 Painter is crazy about mates (7)
29 Make money and invest half in deposit (7)

Down
1 see 1 ac. (6) BULLET
2 Speed up but avoid immediate commitment (9)
3 Dance with volunteers attached to a civil rights group, perhaps (5)
4 ….and Chile prepared a hot dish (9) ENCHILADA
5 Bogs said to create a barrier (5) FENCE
6 They calm babies not born and also later (9) LULLABIES
7 Allow Bill and another boy to come up (5) ADMIT
8 Sycophants surround head of state in a country (3-3) YES MEN
14 One, for example goes by another name, not a drug (9)
16 Desk assembly will go bad…run (9)
17 Explain cryptic clue on island fruit (9)
20 Total confusion over what the Bishop made up about novice (6)
21 Try out a contract with a dictator (6)
23 A Caledonian meet of sorts (5)
24 Armed men sit around school (5)
25 He does nothing but gets riled badly (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 & 1 dn Little alien, he has one round to show resolve (4,3) BITE THE
5 Misconception that a city loses it post season (7) FALLACY
9 It is a problem on hand to have bought such a car (5) LEMON
10 Feast day gets hundred and fifty from west, same from east (9) CANDLEMAS
11 I once went around some organisation to save…. (9) ECONOMISE
12 ….one on top of tree, mostly in cave (5) ANTRE
13 Animal shows no interest in language (4) HIND
15 To the French seasons are for patronage (8) AUSPICES
18 Stay long to classify capital (8) BELGRADE
19 Rolls over, just slight (4)
22 Collect the right amount (5)
24 Calmness shown with extremely painful complaint (9)
26 So called independence may be restricted to a small area (9)
27 One will get sick of reviewing a plant (5)
28 Painter is crazy about mates (7)
29 Make money and invest half in deposit (7)

Down
1 see 1 ac. (6) BULLET
2 Speed up but avoid immediate commitment (9)
3 Dance with volunteers attached to a civil rights group, perhaps (5)
4 ….and Chile prepared a hot dish (9) ENCHILADA
5 Bogs said to create a barrier (5) FENCE
6 They calm babies not born and also later (9) LULLABIES
7 Allow Bill and another boy to come up (5) ADMIT
8 Sycophants surround head of state in a country (3-3) YES MEN
14 One, for example goes by another name, not a drug (9)
16 Desk assembly will go bad…run (9)
17 Explain cryptic clue on island fruit (9)
20 Total confusion over what the Bishop made up about novice (6)
21 Try out a contract with a dictator (6)
23 A Caledonian meet of sorts (5)
24 Armed men sit around school (5)
25 He does nothing but gets riled badly (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 & 1 dn Little alien, he has one round to show resolve (4,3) BITE THE
5 Misconception that a city loses it post season (7) FALLACY
9 It is a problem on hand to have bought such a car (5) LEMON
10 Feast day gets hundred and fifty from west, same from east (9) CANDLEMAS
11 I once went around some organisation to save…. (9) ECONOMISE
12 ….one on top of tree, mostly in cave (5) ANTRE
13 Animal shows no interest in language (4) HIND
15 To the French seasons are for patronage (8) AUSPICES
18 Stay long to classify capital (8) BELGRADE
19 Rolls over, just slight (4)
22 Collect the right amount (5)
24 Calmness shown with extremely painful complaint (9)PLACIDITY
26 So called independence may be restricted to a small area (9)LOCALISED
27 One will get sick of reviewing a plant (5)
28 Painter is crazy about mates (7)
29 Make money and invest half in deposit (7)EARNEST

Down
1 see 1 ac. (6) BULLET
2 Speed up but avoid immediate commitment (9)
3 Dance with volunteers attached to a civil rights group, perhaps (5)
4 ….and Chile prepared a hot dish (9) ENCHILADA
5 Bogs said to create a barrier (5) FENCE
6 They calm babies not born and also later (9) LULLABIES
7 Allow Bill and another boy to come up (5) ADMIT
8 Sycophants surround head of state in a country (3-3) YES MEN
14 One, for example goes by another name, not a drug (9)
16 Desk assembly will go bad…run (9)
17 Explain cryptic clue on island fruit (9)ELUCIDATE
20 Total confusion over what the Bishop made up about novice (6)
21 Try out a contract with a dictator (6)
23 A Caledonian meet of sorts (5)
24 Armed men sit around school (5)
25 He does nothing but gets riled badly (5)IDLER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 & 1 dn Little alien, he has one round to show resolve (4,3) BITE THE
5 Misconception that a city loses it post season (7) FALLACY
9 It is a problem on hand to have bought such a car (5) LEMON
10 Feast day gets hundred and fifty from west, same from east (9) CANDLEMAS
11 I once went around some organisation to save…. (9) ECONOMISE
12 ….one on top of tree, mostly in cave (5) ANTRE
13 Animal shows no interest in language (4) HIND
15 To the French seasons are for patronage (8) AUSPICES
18 Stay long to classify capital (8) BELGRADE
19 Rolls over, just slight (4)SNUB
22 Collect the right amount (5)EXACT
24 Calmness shown with extremely painful complaint (9)PLACIDITY
26 So called independence may be restricted to a small area (9)LOCALISED
27 One will get sick of reviewing a plant (5)LIANA
28 Painter is crazy about mates (7)MATISSE
29 Make money and invest half in deposit (7)EARNEST

Down
1 see 1 ac. (6) BULLET
2 Speed up but avoid immediate commitment (9)TEMPORISE
3 Dance with volunteers attached to a civil rights group, perhaps (5)TANGO
4 ….and Chile prepared a hot dish (9) ENCHILADA
5 Bogs said to create a barrier (5) FENCE
6 They calm babies not born and also later (9) LULLABIES
7 Allow Bill and another boy to come up (5) ADMIT
8 Sycophants surround head of state in a country (3-3) YES MEN
14 One, for example goes by another name, not a drug (9)DIGITALIS
16 Desk assembly will go bad…run (9)SKEDADDLE
17 Explain cryptic clue on island fruit (9)ELUCIDATE
20 Total confusion over what the Bishop made up about novice (6)BEDLAM
21 Try out a contract with a dictator (6)TYRANT
23 A Caledonian meet of sorts (5)ASCOT
24 Armed men sit around school (5)POSSE
25 He does nothing but gets riled badly (5)IDLER

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Salt remains under grass (6) POTASH
4 Soldier under fire for a dance (8) FLAMENCO
9 Visa arranged — includes doctor and writer (6) ASIMOV
10 Can let some grass bales chopped up (8) LEASABLE
12 Complaints from women who follow the learned one (8) MALADIES
13 Leaves left inside keep us warm (6)
15 Pompous fellow ate like a pig right in this building (7,5)
18 Even depart before time — it is good for health (8,4)
21 Prayer in transit? No Sir, only when west bound (6)
22 Lead or representation? It is beside the point (8)
24 Record initially, leave an instant message to deny (8)
25 A king crazy to lead a fleet (6)
26 Under river current you see fish bodies, it’s said (8)
27 It’s evergreen and will melt away round the year (6)

Down
1 Diviner takes a second to become a composer (8)
2 Adversity before a single road test (5,3)
3 Code from sod’s law could be an ever present danger (5,2,8)
5 The boy’s up, right? (4)
6 Do pretend…. it may be SAD (10,5)
7 Unable to form a cloud (6)
8 Does a small turn around port (6)
11 Can’t make out anything from expired card, perhaps (7)
14 Choice between fashion and ponytail — it often goes with coffee (7)
16 Fellow protecting one who is drunk, cross and belligerent (8)
17 Cattle class pertains to cattle, period (8)
19 Scandinavian way to toss coin all around (6)
20 Stupid problem with some oriental fare (3,3)
23 Place to keep money up to a period of time (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Salt remains under grass (6) POTASH
4 Soldier under fire for a dance (8) FLAMENCO
9 Visa arranged — includes doctor and writer (6) ASIMOV
10 Can let some grass bales chopped up (8) LEASABLE
12 Complaints from women who follow the learned one (8) MALADIES
13 Leaves left inside keep us warm (6)
15 Pompous fellow ate like a pig right in this building (7,5) STUFFED SHIRT
18 Even depart before time — it is good for health (8,4)
21 Prayer in transit? No Sir, only when west bound (6)
22 Lead or representation? It is beside the point (8)
24 Record initially, leave an instant message to deny (8)
25 A king crazy to lead a fleet (6)
26 Under river current you see fish bodies, it’s said (8)
27 It’s evergreen and will melt away round the year (6)

Down
1 Diviner takes a second to become a composer (8)
2 Adversity before a single road test (5,3) TRIAL RUN
3 Code from sod’s law could be an ever present danger (5,2,8) SWORD OF DAMOCLES
5 The boy’s up, right? (4)
6 Do pretend…. it may be SAD (10,5) MASQUERADE PARTY
7 Unable to form a cloud (6)
8 Does a small turn around port (6) ODESSA
11 Can’t make out anything from expired card, perhaps (7)
14 Choice between fashion and ponytail — it often goes with coffee (7)
16 Fellow protecting one who is drunk, cross and belligerent (8)
17 Cattle class pertains to cattle, period (8)
19 Scandinavian way to toss coin all around (6)
20 Stupid problem with some oriental fare (3,3)
23 Place to keep money up to a period of time (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Salt remains under grass (6) POTASH
4 Soldier under fire for a dance (8) FLAMENCO
9 Visa arranged — includes doctor and writer (6) ASIMOV
10 Can let some grass bales chopped up (8) LEASABLE
12 Complaints from women who follow the learned one (8) MALADIES
13 Leaves left inside keep us warm (6) QUILTS
15 Pompous fellow ate like a pig right in this building (7,5) STUFFED SHIRT
18 Even depart before time — it is good for health (8,4) BALANCED DIET
21 Prayer in transit? No Sir, only when west bound (6) ORISON
22 Lead or representation? It is beside the point (8) GRAPHITE
24 Record initially, leave an instant message to deny (8) DISCLAIM
25 A king crazy to lead a fleet (6)
26 Under river current you see fish bodies, it’s said (8)
27 It’s evergreen and will melt away round the year (6)

Down
1 Diviner takes a second to become a composer (8)
2 Adversity before a single road test (5,3) TRIAL RUN
3 Code from sod’s law could be an ever present danger (5,2,8) SWORD OF DAMOCLES
5 The boy’s up, right? (4)
6 Do pretend…. it may be SAD (10,5) MASQUERADE PARTY
7 Unable to form a cloud (6)
8 Does a small turn around port (6) ODESSA
11 Can’t make out anything from expired card, perhaps (7)
14 Choice between fashion and ponytail — it often goes with coffee (7)
16 Fellow protecting one who is drunk, cross and belligerent (8)
17 Cattle class pertains to cattle, period (8)
19 Scandinavian way to toss coin all around (6)
20 Stupid problem with some oriental fare (3,3)
23 Place to keep money up to a period of time (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Salt remains under grass (6) POTASH
4 Soldier under fire for a dance (8) FLAMENCO
9 Visa arranged — includes doctor and writer (6) ASIMOV
10 Can let some grass bales chopped up (8) LEASABLE
12 Complaints from women who follow the learned one (8) MALADIES
13 Leaves left inside keep us warm (6)QUILTS
15 Pompous fellow ate like a pig right in this building (7,5) STUFFED SHIRT
18 Even depart before time — it is good for health (8,4)BALANCED DIET
21 Prayer in transit? No Sir, only when west bound (6)ORISON
22 Lead or representation? It is beside the point (8)GRAPHITE
24 Record initially, leave an instant message to deny (8)DISCLAIM
25 A king crazy to lead a fleet (6)
26 Under river current you see fish bodies, it’s said (8)
27 It’s evergreen and will melt away round the year (6)MYRTLE

Down
1 Diviner takes a second to become a composer (8)PSALMIST
2 Adversity before a single road test (5,3) TRIAL RUN
3 Code from sod’s law could be an ever present danger (5,2,8) SWORD OF DAMOCLES
5 The boy’s up, right? (4)
6 Do pretend…. it may be SAD (10,5) MASQUERADE PARTY
7 Unable to form a cloud (6)NEBULA
8 Does a small turn around port (6) ODESSA
11 Can’t make out anything from expired card, perhaps (7)DEADPAN
14 Choice between fashion and ponytail — it often goes with coffee (7)CHICORY
16 Fellow protecting one who is drunk, cross and belligerent (8)
17 Cattle class pertains to cattle, period (8)
19 Scandinavian way to toss coin all around (6)
20 Stupid problem with some oriental fare (3,3)
23 Place to keep money up to a period of time (4)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Salt remains under grass (6) POTASH
4 Soldier under fire for a dance (8) FLAMENCO
9 Visa arranged — includes doctor and writer (6) ASIMOV
10 Can let some grass bales chopped up (8) LEASABLE
12 Complaints from women who follow the learned one (8) MALADIES
13 Leaves left inside keep us warm (6)QUILTS
15 Pompous fellow ate like a pig right in this building (7,5) STUFFED SHIRT
18 Even depart before time — it is good for health (8,4)BALANCED DIET
21 Prayer in transit? No Sir, only when west bound (6)ORISON
22 Lead or representation? It is beside the point (8)GRAPHITE
24 Record initially, leave an instant message to deny (8)DISCLAIM
25 A king crazy to lead a fleet (6) ARMADA
26 Under river current you see fish bodies, it’s said (8) CAMISOLE?
27 It’s evergreen and will melt away round the year (6)MYRTLE

Down
1 Diviner takes a second to become a composer (8)PSALMIST
2 Adversity before a single road test (5,3) TRIAL RUN
3 Code from sod’s law could be an ever present danger (5,2,8) SWORD OF DAMOCLES
5 The boy’s up, right? (4) LIEN
6 Do pretend…. it may be SAD (10,5) MASQUERADE PARTY
7 Unable to form a cloud (6)NEBULA
8 Does a small turn around port (6) ODESSA
11 Can’t make out anything from expired card, perhaps (7)DEADPAN
14 Choice between fashion and ponytail — it often goes with coffee (7)CHICORY
16 Fellow protecting one who is drunk, cross and belligerent (8) MILITANT
17 Cattle class pertains to cattle, period (8) STEERAGE
19 Scandinavian way to toss coin all around (6) NORDIC
20 Stupid problem with some oriental fare (3,3) DIM SUM
23 Place to keep money up to a period of time (4) TILL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Ans to 26 ac is CAMISOLE indeed!
:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Following a trend to some extent (5,1,7) AFTER A FASHION
10 Individual, underweight and getting depleted (5)
11 Group gets direction and space for a manufacturing facility (5,4)
12 Aunty’s car otherwise is safe (9) SANCTUARY
13 Long time before autumn ends (5)
14 One embarrassed after the girl got fleeced (7) SHEARED
16 There’s storm below central parts of Argentina. Get on board (7)
18 Bird’s choice to land shortly (7)
20 Leave is doubtful, a note to jack (7)
22 Sing for the girl (5) CAROL
24 Huge turnover registered at a stone table on the rock (9)
26 In a camera originally there were things which belonged to U.S. (9)
27 One encountered on the way back bearing things (5) ITEMS
28 Containers not moving because of freight, reportedly (13)

Down
2 Furbelow an extremely fearful beast (7)
3 Pick what is said about the polls (9)
4 Capital work unfinished — raising the quadrant (5)
5 One with envy let off, not 5 but something like 10 (9)
6 What wife calls husband one year later (5)
7 The data no doubt covers a rising insect population (7)
8 It is found on shores, beach or at sea? At sea (9,4)
9 Highland legend on revolt by a kingmaker (8,5)
15 After study, one will fret and put down (9)
17 Health worker does time for robbery, accepting blame (9)
19 Fuss about starting regular exercise will do lot of damage (7)
21 Trade interfered with business style and design (3,4)
23 Homes playing Latin music (5)
25 Strength partly recouped as Trojan War began (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Following a trend to some extent (5,1,7) AFTER A FASHION
10 Individual, underweight and getting depleted (5)
11 Group gets direction and space for a manufacturing facility (5,4)
12 Aunty’s car otherwise is safe (9) SANCTUARY
13 Long time before autumn ends (5) YEARN
14 One embarrassed after the girl got fleeced (7) SHEARED
16 There’s storm below central parts of Argentina. Get on board (7 ENTRAIN
18 Bird’s choice to land shortly (7)
20 Leave is doubtful, a note to jack (7)
22 Sing for the girl (5) CAROL
24 Huge turnover registered at a stone table on the rock (9)
26 In a camera originally there were things which belonged to U.S. (9)
27 One encountered on the way back bearing things (5) ITEMS
28 Containers not moving because of freight, reportedly (13)

Down
2 Furbelow an extremely fearful beast (7) FLOUNCE
3 Pick what is said about the polls (9) ELECTORAL
4 Capital work unfinished — raising the quadrant (5)
5 One with envy let off, not 5 but something like 10 (9)
6 What wife calls husband one year later (5) HONEY
7 The data no doubt covers a rising insect population (7)
8 It is found on shores, beach or at sea? At sea (9,4)
9 Highland legend on revolt by a kingmaker (8,5)
15 After study, one will fret and put down (9)
17 Health worker does time for robbery, accepting blame (9)
19 Fuss about starting regular exercise will do lot of damage (7)
21 Trade interfered with business style and design (3,4)
23 Homes playing Latin music (5)
25 Strength partly recouped as Trojan War began (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Following a trend to some extent (5,1,7) AFTER A FASHION
10 Individual, underweight and getting depleted (5) OZONE
11 Group gets direction and space for a manufacturing facility (5,4) CLEAN ROOM
12 Aunty’s car otherwise is safe (9) SANCTUARY
13 Long time before autumn ends (5) YEARN
14 One embarrassed after the girl got fleeced (7) SHEARED
16 There’s storm below central parts of Argentina. Get on board (7 ENTRAIN
18 Bird’s choice to land shortly (7) ORTOLAN
20 Leave is doubtful, a note to jack (7) ELEVATE
22 Sing for the girl (5) CAROL
24 Huge turnover registered at a stone table on the rock (9)
26 In a camera originally there were things which belonged to U.S. (9) AMERICANA
27 One encountered on the way back bearing things (5) ITEMS
28 Containers not moving because of freight, reportedly (13)

Down
2 Furbelow an extremely fearful beast (7) FLOUNCE
3 Pick what is said about the polls (9) ELECTORAL
4 Capital work unfinished — raising the quadrant (5)
5 One with envy let off, not 5 but something like 10 (9)
6 What wife calls husband one year later (5) HONEY
7 The data no doubt covers a rising insect population (7)
8 It is found on shores, beach or at sea? At sea (9,4)
9 Highland legend on revolt by a kingmaker (8,5)
15 After study, one will fret and put down (9)
17 Health worker does time for robbery, accepting blame (9)
19 Fuss about starting regular exercise will do lot of damage (7)
21 Trade interfered with business style and design (3,4)
23 Homes playing Latin music (5)
25 Strength partly recouped as Trojan War began (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Following a trend to some extent (5,1,7) AFTER A FASHION
10 Individual, underweight and getting depleted (5) OZONE
11 Group gets direction and space for a manufacturing facility (5,4) CLEAN ROOM
12 Aunty’s car otherwise is safe (9) SANCTUARY
13 Long time before autumn ends (5) YEARN
14 One embarrassed after the girl got fleeced (7) SHEARED
16 There’s storm below central parts of Argentina. Get on board (7 ENTRAIN
18 Bird’s choice to land shortly (7) ORTOLAN
20 Leave is doubtful, a note to jack (7) ELEVATE
22 Sing for the girl (5) CAROL
24 Huge turnover registered at a stone table on the rock (9)
26 In a camera originally there were things which belonged to U.S. (9) AMERICANA
27 One encountered on the way back bearing things (5) ITEMS
28 Containers not moving because of freight, reportedly (13)

Down
2 Furbelow an extremely fearful beast (7) FLOUNCE
3 Pick what is said about the polls (9) ELECTORAL
4 Capital work unfinished — raising the quadrant (5)
5 One with envy let off, not 5 but something like 10 (9)
6 What wife calls husband one year later (5) HONEY
7 The data no doubt covers a rising insect population (7)
8 It is found on shores, beach or at sea? At sea (9,4)
9 Highland legend on revolt by a kingmaker (8,5)
15 After study, one will fret and put down (9)DENIGRATE
17 Health worker does time for robbery, accepting blame (9)THERAPIST
19 Fuss about starting regular exercise will do lot of damage (7)TORPEDO
21 Trade interfered with business style and design (3,4)ART DECO
23 Homes playing Latin music (5)
25 Strength partly recouped as Trojan War began (5)BRAWN

[spchennai]

Across
1 Following a trend to some extent (5,1,7) AFTER A FASHION
10 Individual, underweight and getting depleted (5) OZONE
11 Group gets direction and space for a manufacturing facility (5,4) CLEAN ROOM
12 Aunty’s car otherwise is safe (9) SANCTUARY
13 Long time before autumn ends (5) YEARN
14 One embarrassed after the girl got fleeced (7) SHEARED
16 There’s storm below central parts of Argentina. Get on board (7 ENTRAIN
18 Bird’s choice to land shortly (7) ORTOLAN
20 Leave is doubtful, a note to jack (7) ELEVATE
22 Sing for the girl (5) CAROL
24 Huge turnover registered at a stone table on the rock (9) GIBRALTER
26 In a camera originally there were things which belonged to U.S. (9) AMERICANA
27 One encountered on the way back bearing things (5) ITEMS
28 Containers not moving because of freight, reportedly (13) CONSTERNATION

Down
2 Furbelow an extremely fearful beast (7) FLOUNCE
3 Pick what is said about the polls (9) ELECTORAL
4 Capital work unfinished — raising the quadrant (5) ACCRA
5 One with envy let off, not 5 but something like 10 (9) ACETYLENE
6 What wife calls husband one year later (5) HONEY
7 The data no doubt covers a rising insect population (7)
8 It is found on shores, beach or at sea? At sea (9,4) HORSESHOE CRAB
9 Highland legend on revolt by a kingmaker (8,5)
15 After study, one will fret and put down (9)DENIGRATE
17 Health worker does time for robbery, accepting blame (9)THERAPIST
19 Fuss about starting regular exercise will do lot of damage (7)TORPEDO
21 Trade interfered with business style and design (3,4)ART DECO
23 Homes playing Latin music (5) LAIRS
25 Strength partly recouped as Trojan War began (5)BRAWN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Following a trend to some extent (5,1,7) AFTER A FASHION
10 Individual, underweight and getting depleted (5) OZONE
11 Group gets direction and space for a manufacturing facility (5,4) CLEAN ROOM
12 Aunty’s car otherwise is safe (9) SANCTUARY
13 Long time before autumn ends (5) YEARN
14 One embarrassed after the girl got fleeced (7) SHEARED
16 There’s storm below central parts of Argentina. Get on board (7 ENTRAIN
18 Bird’s choice to land shortly (7) ORTOLAN
20 Leave is doubtful, a note to jack (7) ELEVATE
22 Sing for the girl (5) CAROL
24 Huge turnover registered at a stone table on the rock (9) GIBRALTER
26 In a camera originally there were things which belonged to U.S. (9) AMERICANA
27 One encountered on the way back bearing things (5) ITEMS
28 Containers not moving because of freight, reportedly (13) CONSTERNATION

Down
2 Furbelow an extremely fearful beast (7) FLOUNCE
3 Pick what is said about the polls (9) ELECTORAL
4 Capital work unfinished — raising the quadrant (5) ACCRA
5 One with envy let off, not 5 but something like 10 (9) ACETYLENE
6 What wife calls husband one year later (5) HONEY
7 The data no doubt covers a rising insect population (7)ODONATA
8 It is found on shores, beach or at sea? At sea (9,4) HORSESHOE CRAB
9 Highland legend on revolt by a kingmaker (8,5)EMINENCE GRISE
15 After study, one will fret and put down (9)DENIGRATE
17 Health worker does time for robbery, accepting blame (9)THERAPIST
19 Fuss about starting regular exercise will do lot of damage (7)TORPEDO
21 Trade interfered with business style and design (3,4)ART DECO
23 Homes playing Latin music (5) LAIRS
25 Strength partly recouped as Trojan War began (5)BRAWN

:clap::clap::clap: Another tough one from Arden!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Rare thing for a bureaucrat to sit over them (10,4) COLLECTORS ITEM
10 Nude fellow went around without food (5) UNFED
11 Sustenance for sight (9) PROVISION
12 Brief insurer about a cheat (7) LACONIC
13 Defective rectifier, not provided for the enumerator (7) RECITER
14 Square aperture for a row lock (5)
16 The Chinese way is followed by everyone who is a PM (9)
19 Insect over a cigar shaped mushroom (3,6)
20 Soldiers burdened by a bag of bones (5)
22 Drinks catered to for everyone in the country house (7)
25 Second stop or second point? (7)
27 One who is sick gets married, can’t wait (9)
28 Animal — a cross between camel and giraffe (5)
29 Amorphous 9 protects cricket side who appeal and stop proceedings (14)

Down
2 Sense of smell — nothing left over plant (9)
3 Left port with cargo (5)
4 Undercover hero protects one holding charge (9)
5 Smell from a river, say (5)
6 Fit for legal wranglings, they are often carried on one’s wanderings (9)
7 Team leader is not corrupt (5)
8 The king agreed to be part of procession (7)
9 May be William sounding doubtful about fish (6)
15 An appliance to encourage the winner (9)
17 They play rough with her co-star (9)
18 Make sure services providers retain transport (9)
19 Force a lawsuit on the group (7)
21 Middleman almost died, middleman makes plan (6)
23 Growth in a spendthrift nation (5)
24 They hire from American metros regularly (5)
26 Stay and prosper, nothing will be lost (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Rare thing for a bureaucrat to sit over them (10,4) COLLECTORS ITEM
10 Nude fellow went around without food (5) UNFED
11 Sustenance for sight (9) PROVISION
12 Brief insurer about a cheat (7) LACONIC
13 Defective rectifier, not provided for the enumerator (7) RECITER
14 Square aperture for a row lock (5)
16 The Chinese way is followed by everyone who is a PM (9) TAOISEACH
19 Insect over a cigar shaped mushroom (3,6) FLY AGARIC
20 Soldiers burdened by a bag of bones (5)
22 Drinks catered to for everyone in the country house (7)
25 Second stop or second point? (7)
27 One who is sick gets married, can’t wait (9)
28 Animal — a cross between camel and giraffe (5)
29 Amorphous 9 protects cricket side who appeal and stop proceedings (14)
Down
2 Sense of smell — nothing left over plant (9) OLFACTORY
3 Left port with cargo (5)
4 Undercover hero protects one holding charge (9) CAPACITOR
5 Smell from a river, say (5)
6 Fit for legal wranglings, they are often carried on one’s wanderings (9)
7 Team leader is not corrupt (5)
8 The king agreed to be part of procession (7)
9 May be William sounding doubtful about fish (6)
15 An appliance to encourage the winner (9)
17 They play rough with her co-star (9) ORCHESTRA
18 Make sure services providers retain transport (9)
19 Force a lawsuit on the group (7)
21 Middleman almost died, middleman makes plan (6)
23 Growth in a spendthrift nation (5)
24 They hire from American metros regularly (5)
26 Stay and prosper, nothing will be lost (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Rare thing for a bureaucrat to sit over them (10,4) COLLECTORS ITEM
10 Nude fellow went around without food (5) UNFED
11 Sustenance for sight (9) PROVISION
12 Brief insurer about a cheat (7) LACONIC
13 Defective rectifier, not provided for the enumerator (7) RECITER
14 Square aperture for a row lock (5) THOLE
16 The Chinese way is followed by everyone who is a PM (9) TAOISEACH
19 Insect over a cigar shaped mushroom (3,6) FLY AGARIC
20 Soldiers burdened by a bag of bones (5) SACRA
22 Drinks catered to for everyone in the country house (7) CHATEAU
25 Second stop or second point? (7) ENDORSE
27 One who is sick gets married, can’t wait (9) IMPATIENT
28 Animal — a cross between camel and giraffe (5)
29 Amorphous 9 protects cricket side who appeal and stop proceedings (14)
Down
2 Sense of smell — nothing left over plant (9) OLFACTORY
3 Left port with cargo (5)
4 Undercover hero protects one holding charge (9) CAPACITOR
5 Smell from a river, say (5)
6 Fit for legal wranglings, they are often carried on one’s wanderings (9)
7 Team leader is not corrupt (5)
8 The king agreed to be part of procession (7)
9 May be William sounding doubtful about fish (6)
15 An appliance to encourage the winner (9)
17 They play rough with her co-star (9) ORCHESTRA
18 Make sure services providers retain transport (9)
19 Force a lawsuit on the group (7)
21 Middleman almost died, middleman makes plan (6)
23 Growth in a spendthrift nation (5)
24 They hire from American metros regularly (5)
26 Stay and prosper, nothing will be lost (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Rare thing for a bureaucrat to sit over them (10,4) COLLECTORS ITEM
10 Nude fellow went around without food (5) UNFED
11 Sustenance for sight (9) PROVISION
12 Brief insurer about a cheat (7) LACONIC
13 Defective rectifier, not provided for the enumerator (7) RECITER
14 Square aperture for a row lock (5) THOLE
16 The Chinese way is followed by everyone who is a PM (9) TAOISEACH
19 Insect over a cigar shaped mushroom (3,6) FLY AGARIC
20 Soldiers burdened by a bag of bones (5) SACRA
22 Drinks catered to for everyone in the country house (7) CHATEAU
25 Second stop or second point? (7) ENDORSE
27 One who is sick gets married, can’t wait (9) IMPATIENT
28 Animal — a cross between camel and giraffe (5)
29 Amorphous 9 protects cricket side who appeal and stop proceedings (14)
Down
2 Sense of smell — nothing left over plant (9) OLFACTORY
3 Left port with cargo (5)LADEN
4 Undercover hero protects one holding charge (9) CAPACITOR
5 Smell from a river, say (5)ODOUR
6 Fit for legal wranglings, they are often carried on one’s wanderings (9)
7 Team leader is not corrupt (5)TAINT
8 The king agreed to be part of procession (7)MONARCH
9 May be William sounding doubtful about fish (6)
15 An appliance to encourage the winner (9)EGGBEATER
17 They play rough with her co-star (9) ORCHESTRA
18 Make sure services providers retain transport (9)
19 Force a lawsuit on the group (7)
21 Middleman almost died, middleman makes plan (6)
23 Growth in a spendthrift nation (5)
24 They hire from American metros regularly (5)
26 Stay and prosper, nothing will be lost (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Rare thing for a bureaucrat to sit over them (10,4) COLLECTORS ITEM
10 Nude fellow went around without food (5) UNFED
11 Sustenance for sight (9) PROVISION
12 Brief insurer about a cheat (7) LACONIC
13 Defective rectifier, not provided for the enumerator (7) RECITER
14 Square aperture for a row lock (5) THOLE
16 The Chinese way is followed by everyone who is a PM (9) TAOISEACH
19 Insect over a cigar shaped mushroom (3,6) FLY AGARIC
20 Soldiers burdened by a bag of bones (5) SACRA
22 Drinks catered to for everyone in the country house (7) CHATEAU
25 Second stop or second point? (7) ENDORSE
27 One who is sick gets married, can’t wait (9) IMPATIENT
28 Animal — a cross between camel and giraffe (5) OKAPI
29 Amorphous 9 protects cricket side who appeal and stop proceedings (14) NONCRYSTALLINE
Down
2 Sense of smell — nothing left over plant (9) OLFACTORY
3 Left port with cargo (5)LADEN
4 Undercover hero protects one holding charge (9) CAPACITOR
5 Smell from a river, say (5)ODOUR
6 Fit for legal wranglings, they are often carried on one’s wanderings (9)
7 Team leader is not corrupt (5)TAINT
8 The king agreed to be part of procession (7)MONARCH
9 May be William sounding doubtful about fish (6)
15 An appliance to encourage the winner (9)EGGBEATER
17 They play rough with her co-star (9) ORCHESTRA
18 Make sure services providers retain transport (9) ASCERTAIN
19 Force a lawsuit on the group (7) FACTION
21 Middleman almost died, middleman makes plan (6)
23 Growth in a spendthrift nation (5)
24 They hire from American metros regularly (5) USERS
26 Stay and prosper, nothing will be lost (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Rare thing for a bureaucrat to sit over them (10,4) COLLECTORS ITEM
10 Nude fellow went around without food (5) UNFED
11 Sustenance for sight (9) PROVISION
12 Brief insurer about a cheat (7) LACONIC
13 Defective rectifier, not provided for the enumerator (7) RECITER
14 Square aperture for a row lock (5) THOLE
16 The Chinese way is followed by everyone who is a PM (9) TAOISEACH
19 Insect over a cigar shaped mushroom (3,6) FLY AGARIC
20 Soldiers burdened by a bag of bones (5) SACRA
22 Drinks catered to for everyone in the country house (7) CHATEAU
25 Second stop or second point? (7) ENDORSE
27 One who is sick gets married, can’t wait (9) IMPATIENT
28 Animal — a cross between camel and giraffe (5) OKAPI ???? ELAND ???????
29 Amorphous 9 protects cricket side who appeal and stop proceedings (14) NONCRYSTALLINE
Down
2 Sense of smell — nothing left over plant (9) OLFACTORY
3 Left port with cargo (5)LADEN
4 Undercover hero protects one holding charge (9) CAPACITOR
5 Smell from a river, say (5)ODOUR
6 Fit for legal wranglings, they are often carried on one’s wanderings (9)
7 Team leader is not corrupt (5)TAINT
8 The king agreed to be part of procession (7)MONARCH
9 May be William sounding doubtful about fish (6)
15 An appliance to encourage the winner (9)EGGBEATER
17 They play rough with her co-star (9) ORCHESTRA
18 Make sure services providers retain transport (9) ASCERTAIN
19 Force a lawsuit on the group (7) FACTION
21 Middleman almost died, middleman makes plan (6)
23 Growth in a spendthrift nation (5)
24 They hire from American metros regularly (5) USERS
26 Stay and prosper, nothing will be lost (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Rare thing for a bureaucrat to sit over them (10,4) COLLECTORS ITEM
10 Nude fellow went around without food (5) UNFED
11 Sustenance for sight (9) PROVISION
12 Brief insurer about a cheat (7) LACONIC
13 Defective rectifier, not provided for the enumerator (7) RECITER
14 Square aperture for a row lock (5) THOLE
16 The Chinese way is followed by everyone who is a PM (9) TAOISEACH
19 Insect over a cigar shaped mushroom (3,6) FLY AGARIC
20 Soldiers burdened by a bag of bones (5) SACRA
22 Drinks catered to for everyone in the country house (7) CHATEAU
25 Second stop or second point? (7) ENDORSE
27 One who is sick gets married, can’t wait (9) IMPATIENT
28 Animal — a cross between camel and giraffe (5)ELAND
29 Amorphous 9 protects cricket side who appeal and stop proceedings (14) NONCRYSTALLINE
Down
2 Sense of smell — nothing left over plant (9) OLFACTORY
3 Left port with cargo (5)LADEN
4 Undercover hero protects one holding charge (9) CAPACITOR
5 Smell from a river, say (5)ODOUR
6 Fit for legal wranglings, they are often carried on one’s wanderings (9)SUITCASES
7 Team leader is not corrupt (5)TAINT
8 The king agreed to be part of procession (7)MONARCH
9 May be William sounding doubtful about fish (6)MULLET
15 An appliance to encourage the winner (9)EGGBEATER
17 They play rough with her co-star (9) ORCHESTRA
18 Make sure services providers retain transport (9) ASCERTAIN
19 Force a lawsuit on the group (7) FACTION
21 Middleman almost died, middleman makes plan (6)AGENDA
23 Growth in a spendthrift nation (5)ASPEN
24 They hire from American metros regularly (5) USERS
26 Stay and prosper, nothing will be lost (5)DWELL

:clap::clap::clap: A better fare from Arden!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Birds talk wildly to Poles (6) RAVENS
4 Garden patch essentially consumed sloth, perhaps (8)
9 Sharp ache a knife caused? (5)
10 Longing for familiar things aroused at closing (9) NOSTALGIC
11 Eat dinner and donut, returning to work (4)
12 Studies scams (4) CONS
13 A hereditary unit used for bleaching flour (5)
15 Cut short what a dog wags? (7) CURTAIL
16 Nymph reflected sound (4)
19 Endless summer recalled in Norse poetry (4) EDDA
20 Madiba exchanges notes to get a meditation device (7)
23 Oriental in hide sees flight of wild geese (5)
24 Jack cried out in the middle of a church (4)
25 Mixed-up mail ended up in Peru (4)
27 Amino acid excess followed by nitrogen compound (9)
28 Part order declared (5)
29 Somehow argues very loudly for right to vote (8)
30 Blanches tennis outfits (6)

Down
1 Upbraid bug following salesman (8)
2 Vehicle sentry in front (8)
3 Indian bread Anna baked (4)
5 Box office flop like the Titanic? (8,5)
6 Close to a bunch of bananas, within reach (4,2,4)
7 Fished in area with corners (6)
8 Cheers confused woodcut artist (6)
10 Watercolour perhaps, not so good looking! (2,3,8)
14 Plant climbed by Rapunzel’s lover? (10)
17 Clear cargo list (8)
18 Marine mammals confused men at sea (8)
21 Traditions America matures (6)
22 Check polish again (6)
26 Expression of disgust follows old fish (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Birds talk wildly to Poles (6) RAVENS
4 Garden patch essentially consumed sloth, perhaps (8) EDENTATE
9 Sharp ache a knife caused? (5)
10 Longing for familiar things aroused at closing (9) NOSTALGIC
11 Eat dinner and donut, returning to work (4)
12 Studies scams (4) CONS
13 A hereditary unit used for bleaching flour (5)
15 Cut short what a dog wags? (7) CURTAIL
16 Nymph reflected sound (4)
19 Endless summer recalled in Norse poetry (4) EDDA
20 Madiba exchanges notes to get a meditation device (7)
23 Oriental in hide sees flight of wild geese (5)
24 Jack cried out in the middle of a church (4)
25 Mixed-up mail ended up in Peru (4)
27 Amino acid excess followed by nitrogen compound (9)
28 Part order declared (5)
29 Somehow argues very loudly for right to vote (8)
30 Blanches tennis outfits (6)

Down
1 Upbraid bug following salesman (8)
2 Vehicle sentry in front (8) VANGUARD
3 Indian bread Anna baked (4)
5 Box office flop like the Titanic? (8,5) DISASTER MOVIE
6 Close to a bunch of bananas, within reach (4,2,4) NEAR AT HAND
7 Fished in area with corners (6) ANGLED
8 Cheers confused woodcut artist (6)
10 Watercolour perhaps, not so good looking! (2,3,8)
14 Plant climbed by Rapunzel’s lover? (10)
17 Clear cargo list (8)
18 Marine mammals confused men at sea (8)
21 Traditions America matures (6)
22 Check polish again (6)
26 Expression of disgust follows old fish (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Birds talk wildly to Poles (6) RAVENS
4 Garden patch essentially consumed sloth, perhaps (8) EDENTATE
9 Sharp ache a knife caused? (5)
10 Longing for familiar things aroused at closing (9) NOSTALGIC
11 Eat dinner and donut, returning to work (4)
12 Studies scams (4) CONS
13 A hereditary unit used for bleaching flour (5)
15 Cut short what a dog wags? (7) CURTAIL
16 Nymph reflected sound (4)
19 Endless summer recalled in Norse poetry (4) EDDA
20 Madiba exchanges notes to get a meditation device (7)
23 Oriental in hide sees flight of wild geese (5)
24 Jack cried out in the middle of a church (4)
25 Mixed-up mail ended up in Peru (4)
27 Amino acid excess followed by nitrogen compound (9) GLUTAMINE
28 Part order declared (5)
29 Somehow argues very loudly for right to vote (8) SUFFRAGE
30 Blanches tennis outfits (6)
Down
1 Upbraid bug following salesman (8) REPROACH
2 Vehicle sentry in front (8) VANGUARD
3 Indian bread Anna baked (4)
5 Box office flop like the Titanic? (8,5) DISASTER MOVIE
6 Close to a bunch of bananas, within reach (4,2,4) NEAR AT HAND
7 Fished in area with corners (6) ANGLED
8 Cheers confused woodcut artist (6)
10 Watercolour perhaps, not so good looking! (2,3,8) NO OIL PAINTING
14 Plant climbed by Rapunzel’s lover? (10) MAIDENHAIR
17 Clear cargo list (8)
18 Marine mammals confused men at sea (8)
21 Traditions America matures (6)
22 Check polish again (6)
26 Expression of disgust follows old fish (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Birds talk wildly to Poles (6) RAVENS
4 Garden patch essentially consumed sloth, perhaps (8) EDENTATE
9 Sharp ache a knife caused? (5) PANGA
10 Longing for familiar things aroused at closing (9) NOSTALGIC
11 Eat dinner and donut, returning to work (4) OPUS
12 Studies scams (4) CONS
13 A hereditary unit used for bleaching flour (5) AGENE
15 Cut short what a dog wags? (7) CURTAIL
16 Nymph reflected sound (4) ECHO
19 Endless summer recalled in Norse poetry (4) EDDA
20 Madiba exchanges notes to get a meditation device (7) MANDALA
23 Oriental in hide sees flight of wild geese (5)
24 Jack cried out in the middle of a church (4)
25 Mixed-up mail ended up in Peru (4)
27 Amino acid excess followed by nitrogen compound (9) GLUTAMINE
28 Part order declared (5)
29 Somehow argues very loudly for right to vote (8) SUFFRAGE
30 Blanches tennis outfits (6)
Down
1 Upbraid bug following salesman (8) REPROACH
2 Vehicle sentry in front (8) VANGUARD
3 Indian bread Anna baked (4)
5 Box office flop like the Titanic? (8,5) DISASTER MOVIE
6 Close to a bunch of bananas, within reach (4,2,4) NEAR AT HAND
7 Fished in area with corners (6) ANGLED
8 Cheers confused woodcut artist (6)
10 Watercolour perhaps, not so good looking! (2,3,8) NO OIL PAINTING
14 Plant climbed by Rapunzel’s lover? (10) MAIDENHAIR
17 Clear cargo list (8)
18 Marine mammals confused men at sea (8)
21 Traditions America matures (6)
22 Check polish again (6)
26 Expression of disgust follows old fish (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Birds talk wildly to Poles (6) RAVENS
4 Garden patch essentially consumed sloth, perhaps (8) EDENTATE
9 Sharp ache a knife caused? (5) PANGA
10 Longing for familiar things aroused at closing (9) NOSTALGIC
11 Eat dinner and donut, returning to work (4) OPUS
12 Studies scams (4) CONS
13 A hereditary unit used for bleaching flour (5) AGENE
15 Cut short what a dog wags? (7) CURTAIL
16 Nymph reflected sound (4) ECHO
19 Endless summer recalled in Norse poetry (4) EDDA
20 Madiba exchanges notes to get a meditation device (7) MANDALA
23 Oriental in hide sees flight of wild geese (5)
24 Jack cried out in the middle of a church (4)NAVE
25 Mixed-up mail ended up in Peru (4)
27 Amino acid excess followed by nitrogen compound (9) GLUTAMINE
28 Part order declared (5)
29 Somehow argues very loudly for right to vote (8) SUFFRAGE
30 Blanches tennis outfits (6)
Down
1 Upbraid bug following salesman (8) REPROACH
2 Vehicle sentry in front (8) VANGUARD
3 Indian bread Anna baked (4)NAAN
5 Box office flop like the Titanic? (8,5) DISASTER MOVIE
6 Close to a bunch of bananas, within reach (4,2,4) NEAR AT HAND
7 Fished in area with corners (6) ANGLED
8 Cheers confused woodcut artist (6)ETCHER
10 Watercolour perhaps, not so good looking! (2,3,8) NO OIL PAINTING
14 Plant climbed by Rapunzel’s lover? (10) MAIDENHAIR
17 Clear cargo list (8)
18 Marine mammals confused men at sea (8)MANATEES
21 Traditions America matures (6)USAGES
22 Check polish again (6)
26 Expression of disgust follows old fish (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Birds talk wildly to Poles (6) RAVENS
4 Garden patch essentially consumed sloth, perhaps (8) EDENTATE
9 Sharp ache a knife caused? (5) PANGA
10 Longing for familiar things aroused at closing (9) NOSTALGIC
11 Eat dinner and donut, returning to work (4) OPUS
12 Studies scams (4) CONS
13 A hereditary unit used for bleaching flour (5) AGENE
15 Cut short what a dog wags? (7) CURTAIL
16 Nymph reflected sound (4) ECHO
19 Endless summer recalled in Norse poetry (4) EDDA
20 Madiba exchanges notes to get a meditation device (7) MANDALA
23 Oriental in hide sees flight of wild geese (5)SKEIN
24 Jack cried out in the middle of a church (4)NAVE
25 Mixed-up mail ended up in Peru (4)LIMA
27 Amino acid excess followed by nitrogen compound (9) GLUTAMINE
28 Part order declared (5)PIECE
29 Somehow argues very loudly for right to vote (8) SUFFRAGE
30 Blanches tennis outfits (6)WHITES
Down
1 Upbraid bug following salesman (8) REPROACH
2 Vehicle sentry in front (8) VANGUARD
3 Indian bread Anna baked (4)NAAN
5 Box office flop like the Titanic? (8,5) DISASTER MOVIE
6 Close to a bunch of bananas, within reach (4,2,4) NEAR AT HAND
7 Fished in area with corners (6) ANGLED
8 Cheers confused woodcut artist (6)ETCHER
10 Watercolour perhaps, not so good looking! (2,3,8) NO OIL PAINTING
14 Plant climbed by Rapunzel’s lover? (10) MAIDENHAIR
17 Clear cargo list (8)MANIFEST
18 Marine mammals confused men at sea (8)MANATEES
21 Traditions America matures (6)USAGES
22 Check polish again (6)REBUFF
26 Expression of disgust follows old fish (4)OPAH

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

A complicated web has been weaved by Arden.....

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Make it plain, — it would be sung after a month (6)

4With an empty bag even a girl is forced to forage (8)

9Servile, pointless heap (6)

10French apple, — it’s known to be full of proteins (5-3)

12Can Ram get the birds? (8)

13Maybe uncle Tom initially was bright (6) LUCENT

15In this city, reading about a new religion (12)

18Remains married, and yes, breaks fast on the first day (3,9) ASH WEDNESDAY

21A guy actually brought back into the tribe (6)

22See and run outside for a meet, as told (8)

24I’m in a bard’s custody, writing such poetry (8)

25Easy to find account in the records (6)

26Confine Charlie to doddle around school (8)

27Henry cries out for money (6) RICHES

Down

1Cricket body may delay inordinately, as it’s very touchy (8)

2Business against access to English town (8)

3Appeals for help from faces hiding strain of cancer, perhaps (8,7)

5Cloak lifted from the face-pack (4)

6Doctor invited us, using an alias twice, to a day of fasting (8,7) VAIKUNTA EKADESI

7He regularly helps when in trouble (6)

8Shows the way cane grows (6)

11The soldier looks at the comments (7)

14A shake of the head is enough initially to give protection (7)

16Caution that mid-on has shifted (8) ADMONISH

17Wood pile seen over the mountains (8)

19Not basic for a police department in-charge (6)

20‘Manic Monday’, currently running (6)

23Eyesore left out of Vogue (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Make it plain, — it would be sung after a month (6)
4 With an empty bag even a girl is forced to forage (8) SCAVENGE
9 Servile, pointless heap (6)
10 French apple, — it’s known to be full of proteins (5-3)
12 Can Ram get the birds? (8)
13 Maybe uncle Tom initially was bright (6) LUCENT
15 In this city, reading about a new religion (12)
18 Remains married, and yes, breaks fast on the first day (3,9) ASH WEDNESDAY
21 A guy actually brought back into the tribe (6)
22 See and run outside for a meet, as told (8) ESCALOPE
24 I’m in a bard’s custody, writing such poetry (8)
25 Easy to find account in the records (6) FACILE
26 Confine Charlie to doddle around school (8)
27 Henry cries out for money (6) RICHES
Down
1 Cricket body may delay inordinately, as it’s very touchy (8)
2 Business against access to English town (8)
3 Appeals for help from faces hiding strain of cancer, perhaps (8,7)
5 Cloak lifted from the face-pack (4)
6 Doctor invited us, using an alias twice, to a day of fasting (8,7) VAIKUNTA EKADESI
7 He regularly helps when in trouble (6)
8 Shows the way cane grows (6)
11 The soldier looks at the comments (7)
14 A shake of the head is enough initially to give protection (7) ANODISE
16 Caution that mid-on has shifted (8) ADMONISH
17 Wood pile seen over the mountains (8) PYRENEES
19 Not basic for a police department in-charge (6)
20‘ Manic Monday’, currently running (6)
23 Eyesore left out of Vogue (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Make it plain, — it would be sung after a month (6)
4 With an empty bag even a girl is forced to forage (8) SCAVENGE
9 Servile, pointless heap (6)
10 French apple, — it’s known to be full of proteins (5-3)
12 Can Ram get the birds? (8) CANARIES
13 Maybe uncle Tom initially was bright (6) LUCENT
15 In this city, reading about a new religion (12) CHRISTIANITY
18 Remains married, and yes, breaks fast on the first day (3,9) ASH WEDNESDAY
21 A guy actually brought back into the tribe (6) CAYUGA
22 See and run outside for a meet, as told (8) ESCALOPE
24 I’m in a bard’s custody, writing such poetry (8) DIAMANTE
25 Easy to find account in the records (6) FACILE
26 Confine Charlie to doddle around school (8) CLOISTER
27 Henry cries out for money (6) RICHES
Down
1 Cricket body may delay inordinately, as it’s very touchy (8)
2 Business against access to English town (8)
3 Appeals for help from faces hiding strain of cancer, perhaps (8,7)
5 Cloak lifted from the face-pack (4)
6 Doctor invited us, using an alias twice, to a day of fasting (8,7) VAIKUNTA EKADESI
7 He regularly helps when in trouble (6)
8 Shows the way cane grows (6)
11 The soldier looks at the comments (7)
14 A shake of the head is enough initially to give protection (7) ANODISE
16 Caution that mid-on has shifted (8) ADMONISH
17 Wood pile seen over the mountains (8) PYRENEES
19 Not basic for a police department in-charge (6)
20‘ Manic Monday’, currently running (6)
23 Eyesore left out of Vogue (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Make it plain, — it would be sung after a month (6)
4 With an empty bag even a girl is forced to forage (8) SCAVENGE
9 Servile, pointless heap (6)
10 French apple, — it’s known to be full of proteins (5-3)
12 Can Ram get the birds? (8) CANARIES
13 Maybe uncle Tom initially was bright (6) LUCENT
15 In this city, reading about a new religion (12) CHRISTIANITY
18 Remains married, and yes, breaks fast on the first day (3,9) ASH WEDNESDAY
21 A guy actually brought back into the tribe (6) CAYUGA
22 See and run outside for a meet, as told (8) ESCALOPE
24 I’m in a bard’s custody, writing such poetry (8) DIAMANTE
25 Easy to find account in the records (6) FACILE
26 Confine Charlie to doddle around school (8) CLOISTER
27 Henry cries out for money (6) RICHES
Down
1 Cricket body may delay inordinately, as it’s very touchy (8)
2 Business against access to English town (8)
3 Appeals for help from faces hiding strain of cancer, perhaps (8,7)DISTRESS SIGNALS
5 Cloak lifted from the face-pack (4)
6 Doctor invited us, using an alias twice, to a day of fasting (8,7) VAIKUNTA EKADESI
7 He regularly helps when in trouble (6)
8 Shows the way cane grows (6)
11 The soldier looks at the comments (7)REVIEWS
14 A shake of the head is enough initially to give protection (7) ANODISE
16 Caution that mid-on has shifted (8) ADMONISH
17 Wood pile seen over the mountains (8) PYRENEES
19 Not basic for a police department in-charge (6)ACIDIC
20‘ Manic Monday’, currently running (6)DYNAMO
23 Eyesore left out of Vogue (4)STYE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Make it plain, — it would be sung after a month (6)DECODE
4 With an empty bag even a girl is forced to forage (8) SCAVENGE
9 Servile, pointless heap (6)LAVISH
10 French apple, — it’s known to be full of proteins (5-3)SPLIT-PEA
12 Can Ram get the birds? (8) CANARIES
13 Maybe uncle Tom initially was bright (6) LUCENT
15 In this city, reading about a new religion (12) CHRISTIANITY
18 Remains married, and yes, breaks fast on the first day (3,9) ASH WEDNESDAY
21 A guy actually brought back into the tribe (6) CAYUGA
22 See and run outside for a meet, as told (8) ESCALOPE
24 I’m in a bard’s custody, writing such poetry (8) DIAMANTE
25 Easy to find account in the records (6) FACILE
26 Confine Charlie to doddle around school (8) CLOISTER
27 Henry cries out for money (6) RICHES
Down
1 Cricket body may delay inordinately, as it’s very touchy (8)DELICACY
2 Business against access to English town (8)COVENTRY
3 Appeals for help from faces hiding strain of cancer, perhaps (8,7)DISTRESS SIGNALS
5 Cloak lifted from the face-pack (4)CAPE
6 Doctor invited us, using an alias twice, to a day of fasting (8,7) VAIKUNTA EKADESI
7 He regularly helps when in trouble (6)NEPHEW
8 Shows the way cane grows (6)ENACTS
11 The soldier looks at the comments (7)REVIEWS
14 A shake of the head is enough initially to give protection (7) ANODISE
16 Caution that mid-on has shifted (8) ADMONISH
17 Wood pile seen over the mountains (8) PYRENEES
19 Not basic for a police department in-charge (6)ACIDIC
20‘ Manic Monday’, currently running (6)DYNAMO
23 Eyesore left out of Vogue (4)STYE

:clap::clap::clap: Nice cluing! A topical reference too!

[CLUELESS]

finished searching under "site map" of the hindu.
crossword nowhere to be found.
gives more time to walk my dog.

[spchennai]

Across
1 Outspoken, shocking court (6)
4 Cronies upset about a storyline (8)
9 Spherical barrel in Capone’s gun (6)
10 Exploits lad rated silly, at first (6,2)
12 I haven’t, by inference, being a Russian leader (4,3,8) IVAN THE TERRIBLE
13 Fresh information about being imprisoned (5)
14 Character on form, one worthy of imitation (4,5)
17 Disturbed now and then, about to film (2,3,4)
19 Girl Irish boy knocked over (5)
21 Sign on lawn — Don’t Smoke Cannabis (4,3,3,5) KEEP OFF THE GRASS
23 Stair repaired with effort and great skill (8)
24 Drawing round university graduate revealing injury (6)
25 Knocking back endless wine is ominous (8)
26 Comment about stain (6)

Down
1 Slipping up, gathering after duke’s heroic action (7-2)
2 Competitive struggle in desert heat (3,4)
3 Lady Chatterley, say, may be against position (9)
5 React badly over girl’s free hand (5,7) CARTE BLANHE
6 Floor of drain in need of repair (5)
7 Pretty young woman stood up by friend (7)
8 Wild animal needing power to make sudden swoop (5)
11 Comic bare for short comedy play (7,5) BEDROOM FARCE
15 Mine eager, working in zoo (9) MENAGERIE
16 Dealing with one may generate a lot of interest (4,5)
18 City in northern Italy with name of American one (7)
20 Daughter Laura raving about chapter in novel (7)
21 Poet buried in Stoke, at Shelton (5)
22 Love unaltered fertile spot (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Outspoken, shocking court (6) DIRECT
4 Cronies upset about a storyline (8) SCENARIO
9 Spherical barrel in Capone’s gun (6) ROTUND
10 Exploits lad rated silly, at first (6,2) TRADES ONE
12 I haven’t, by inference, being a Russian leader (4,3,8) IVAN THE TERRIBLE
13 Fresh information about being imprisoned (5) GREEN
14 Character on form, one worthy of imitation (4,5)
17 Disturbed now and then, about to film (2,3,4)
19 Girl Irish boy knocked over (5)
21 Sign on lawn — Don’t Smoke Cannabis (4,3,3,5) KEEP OFF THE GRASS
23 Stair repaired with effort and great skill (8)
24 Drawing round university graduate revealing injury (6)
25 Knocking back endless wine is ominous (8)
26 Comment about stain (6)

Down
1 Slipping up, gathering after duke’s heroic action (7-2)
2 Competitive struggle in desert heat (3,4)
3 Lady Chatterley, say, may be against position (9)
5 React badly over girl’s free hand (5,7) CARTE BLANHE
6 Floor of drain in need of repair (5)
7 Pretty young woman stood up by friend (7)
8 Wild animal needing power to make sudden swoop (5)
11 Comic bare for short comedy play (7,5) BEDROOM FARCE
15 Mine eager, working in zoo (9) MENAGERIE
16 Dealing with one may generate a lot of interest (4,5)
18 City in northern Italy with name of American one (7)
20 Daughter Laura raving about chapter in novel (7)
21 Poet buried in Stoke, at Shelton (5)
22 Love unaltered fertile spot (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Outspoken, shocking court (6) DIRECT
4 Cronies upset about a storyline (8) SCENARIO
9 Spherical barrel in Capone’s gun (6) ROTUND
10 Exploits lad rated silly, at first (6,2) TRADES ONE TRADES ON
12 I haven’t, by inference, being a Russian leader (4,3,8) IVAN THE TERRIBLE
13 Fresh information about being imprisoned (5) GREEN
14 Character on form, one worthy of imitation (4,5)
17 Disturbed now and then, about to film (2,3,4)
19 Girl Irish boy knocked over (5)
21 Sign on lawn — Don’t Smoke Cannabis (4,3,3,5) KEEP OFF THE GRASS
23 Stair repaired with effort and great skill (8) ARTISTRY
24 Drawing round university graduate revealing injury (6)
25 Knocking back endless wine is ominous (8)
26 Comment about stain (6)
Down
1 Slipping up, gathering after duke’s heroic action (7-2)
2 Competitive struggle in desert heat (3,4)
3 Lady Chatterley, say, may be against position (9) CONSTANCE
5 React badly over girl’s free hand (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Floor of drain in need of repair (5)
7 Pretty young woman stood up by friend (7) ROSEBUD
8 Wild animal needing power to make sudden swoop (5) OUNCE
11 Comic bare for short comedy play (7,5) BEDROOM FARCE
15 Mine eager, working in zoo (9) MENAGERIE
16 Dealing with one may generate a lot of interest (4,5)
18 City in northern Italy with name of American one (7)
20 Daughter Laura raving about chapter in novel (7)
21 Poet buried in Stoke, at Shelton (5)
22 Love unaltered fertile spot (5) OASIS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Outspoken, shocking court (6) DIRECT
4 Cronies upset about a storyline (8) SCENARIO
9 Spherical barrel in Capone’s gun (6) ROTUND
10 Exploits lad rated silly, at first (6,2) TRADES ONE TRADES ON
12 I haven’t, by inference, being a Russian leader (4,3,8) IVAN THE TERRIBLE
13 Fresh information about being imprisoned (5) GREEN
14 Character on form, one worthy of imitation (4,5)ROLE MODEL
17 Disturbed now and then, about to film (2,3,4)
19 Girl Irish boy knocked over (5)
21 Sign on lawn — Don’t Smoke Cannabis (4,3,3,5) KEEP OFF THE GRASS
23 Stair repaired with effort and great skill (8) ARTISTRY
24 Drawing round university graduate revealing injury (6)BRUISE
25 Knocking back endless wine is ominous (8)
26 Comment about stain (6)
Down
1 Slipping up, gathering after duke’s heroic action (7-2)
2 Competitive struggle in desert heat (3,4)RAT RACE
3 Lady Chatterley, say, may be against position (9) CONSTANCE
5 React badly over girl’s free hand (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Floor of drain in need of repair (5)NADIR
7 Pretty young woman stood up by friend (7) ROSEBUD
8 Wild animal needing power to make sudden swoop (5) OUNCE
11 Comic bare for short comedy play (7,5) BEDROOM FARCE
15 Mine eager, working in zoo (9) MENAGERIE
16 Dealing with one may generate a lot of interest (4,5)
18 City in northern Italy with name of American one (7)
20 Daughter Laura raving about chapter in novel (7)
21 Poet buried in Stoke, at Shelton (5)KEATS
22 Love unaltered fertile spot (5) OASIS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Outspoken, shocking court (6) DIRECT
4 Cronies upset about a storyline (8) SCENARIO
9 Spherical barrel in Capone’s gun (6) ROTUND
10 Exploits lad rated silly, at first (6,2) TRADES ONE TRADES ON
12 I haven’t, by inference, being a Russian leader (4,3,8) IVAN THE TERRIBLE
13 Fresh information about being imprisoned (5) GREEN
14 Character on form, one worthy of imitation (4,5)ROLE MODEL
17 Disturbed now and then, about to film (2,3,4)ON THE TOWN
19 Girl Irish boy knocked over (5)NADIA
21 Sign on lawn — Don’t Smoke Cannabis (4,3,3,5) KEEP OFF THE GRASS
23 Stair repaired with effort and great skill (8) ARTISTRY
24 Drawing round university graduate revealing injury (6)BRUISE
25 Knocking back endless wine is ominous (8)SINISTER
26 Comment about stain (6)REMARK
Down
1 Slipping up, gathering after duke’s heroic action (7-2)DERRING-DO
2 Competitive struggle in desert heat (3,4)RAT RACE
3 Lady Chatterley, say, may be against position (9) CONSTANCE
5 React badly over girl’s free hand (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Floor of drain in need of repair (5)NADIR
7 Pretty young woman stood up by friend (7) ROSEBUD
8 Wild animal needing power to make sudden swoop (5) OUNCE
11 Comic bare for short comedy play (7,5) BEDROOM FARCE
15 Mine eager, working in zoo (9) MENAGERIE
16 Dealing with one may generate a lot of interest (4,5)LOAN SHARK
18 City in northern Italy with name of American one (7)TRENTON
20 Daughter Laura raving about chapter in novel (7)DRACULA
21 Poet buried in Stoke, at Shelton (5)KEATS
22 Love unaltered fertile spot (5) OASIS

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
6 Fit sailor stands before the French (4) ABLE
9 Dusky flier chases insect with sports equipment (7,3)
10 Cariappa’s breakfast fish (6) KIPPER
11 Army man says: The Spanish… (7)
12 …return cap provided one sergeant major displays non-violence (8)
14 The Territorial Army, in short, stands for gratitude (6)
16 Victor’s achievement getting first air-force unit (4)
17 Indian tank seen in post-war Junagadh (5) ARJUN
18 Lass has an egg in prison (4)
19 Support little dog holding an endless rope (4,2)
21 Not long back, money was in bank (8)
23 Sports boss found in the army (7)
25 March average aide without intimation at first (6)
26 Junior-most officer, holding ‘X’ in a renovated ale unit (10)
27 Wind back rotating part of fishing rod and look suggestively (4)
Down
1 Tax officer commands tax recovery officers, for starters, before investigation commences (6)
2 Something that can ‘slip’ in your spinal column (4) DISC
3 Bony structure usually hidden in the closet (8) SKELETON
4 Verse concealed in first Anzac biscuit (6)
5 Graduate takes two learners to the dance (4)
7 Officer confused bride going round capital of Latvia (9)
8 Observing opening of embassy accompanied by a covert activity (7)
13 Army man who headed the IAF (5)
15 See 18
17 Seemed a soft fruit was put before Edward (8)
18 , 15Information known not only to top army officer but also the public at large? (7,9)
20 What toast does when the automatic toaster is done with it (4,2)
22 Can a person’s income tax assessment, at first, be per head? (6)
23 Company initially invented new mint production (4)
24 Well maintained cattle (4)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
6 Fit sailor stands before the French (4) ABLE
9 Dusky flier chases insect with sports equipment (7,3) CRICKET BAT
10 Cariappa’s breakfast fish (6) KIPPER
11 Army man says: The Spanish… (7) COLONEL
12 …return cap provided one sergeant major displays non-violence (8) PACIFISM
14 The Territorial Army, in short, stands for gratitude (6) THANKS
16 Victor’s achievement getting first air-force unit (4) WING
17 Indian tank seen in post-war Junagadh (5) ARJUN
18 Lass has an egg in prison (4)
19 Support little dog holding an endless rope (4,2)
21 Not long back, money was in bank (8)
23 Sports boss found in the army (7)
25 March average aide without intimation at first (6)
26 Junior-most officer, holding ‘X’ in a renovated ale unit (10)
27 Wind back rotating part of fishing rod and look suggestively (4)

Down
1 Tax officer commands tax recovery officers, for starters, before investigation commences (6)
2 Something that can ‘slip’ in your spinal column (4) DISC
3 Bony structure usually hidden in the closet (8) SKELETON
4 Verse concealed in first Anzac biscuit (6)
5 Graduate takes two learners to the dance (4)
7 Officer confused bride going round capital of Latvia (9)
8 Observing opening of embassy accompanied by a covert activity (7)
13 Army man who headed the IAF (5)
15 See 18
17 Seemed a soft fruit was put before Edward (8)
18 , 15Information known not only to top army officer but also the public at large? (7,9)
20 What toast does when the automatic toaster is done with it (4,2)
22 Can a person’s income tax assessment, at first, be per head? (6)
23 Company initially invented new mint production (4)
24 Well maintained cattle (4)

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Across
6 Fit sailor stands before the French (4) ABLE
9 Dusky flier chases insect with sports equipment (7,3) CRICKET BAT
10 Cariappa’s breakfast fish (6) KIPPER
11 Army man says: The Spanish… (7) COLONEL
12 …return cap provided one sergeant major displays non-violence (8) PACIFISM
14 The Territorial Army, in short, stands for gratitude (6) THANKS
16 Victor’s achievement getting first air-force unit (4) WING
17 Indian tank seen in post-war Junagadh (5) ARJUN
18 Lass has an egg in prison (4)
19 Support little dog holding an endless rope (4,2)
21 Not long back, money was in bank (8)
23 Sports boss found in the army (7) CAPTAIN
25 March average aide without intimation at first (6)
26 Junior-most officer, holding ‘X’ in a renovated ale unit (10) LIEUTENANT
27 Wind back rotating part of fishing rod and look suggestively (4)

Down
1 Tax officer commands tax recovery officers, for starters, before investigation commences (6)
2 Something that can ‘slip’ in your spinal column (4) DISC
3 Bony structure usually hidden in the closet (8) SKELETON
4 Verse concealed in first Anzac biscuit (6)
5 Graduate takes two learners to the dance (4)
7 Officer confused bride going round capital of Latvia (9) BRIGADIER
8 Observing opening of embassy accompanied by a covert activity (7)
13 Army man who headed the IAF (5) MAJOR
15 See 18
17 Seemed a soft fruit was put before Edward (8)
18 , 15Information known not only to top army officer but also the public at large? (7,9) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
20 What toast does when the automatic toaster is done with it (4,2)
22 Can a person’s income tax assessment, at first, be per head? (6)
23 Company initially invented new mint production (4)
24 Well maintained cattle (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Fit sailor stands before the French (4) ABLE
9 Dusky flier chases insect with sports equipment (7,3) CRICKET BAT
10 Cariappa’s breakfast fish (6) KIPPER
11 Army man says: The Spanish… (7) COLONEL
12 …return cap provided one sergeant major displays non-violence (8) PACIFISM
14 The Territorial Army, in short, stands for gratitude (6) THANKS
16 Victor’s achievement getting first air-force unit (4) WING
17 Indian tank seen in post-war Junagadh (5) ARJUN
18 Lass has an egg in prison (4) GAOL
19 Support little dog holding an endless rope (4,2) PROP UP
21 Not long back, money was in bank (8) RECENTLY
23 Sports boss found in the army (7) CAPTAIN
25 March average aide without intimation at first (6) PARADE
26 Junior-most officer, holding ‘X’ in a renovated ale unit (10) LIEUTENANT
27 Wind back rotating part of fishing rod and look suggestively (4) LEER

Down
1 Tax officer commands tax recovery officers, for starters, before investigation commences (6)
2 Something that can ‘slip’ in your spinal column (4) DISC
3 Bony structure usually hidden in the closet (8) SKELETON
4 Verse concealed in first Anzac biscuit (6)
5 Graduate takes two learners to the dance (4)
7 Officer confused bride going round capital of Latvia (9) BRIGADIER
8 Observing opening of embassy accompanied by a covert activity (7)
13 Army man who headed the IAF (5) MAJOR
15 See 18
17 Seemed a soft fruit was put before Edward (8)
18 , 15Information known not only to top army officer but also the public at large? (7,9) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
20 What toast does when the automatic toaster is done with it (4,2)
22 Can a person’s income tax assessment, at first, be per head? (6)
23 Company initially invented new mint production (4)
24 Well maintained cattle (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Fit sailor stands before the French (4) ABLE
9 Dusky flier chases insect with sports equipment (7,3) CRICKET BAT
10 Cariappa’s breakfast fish (6) KIPPER
11 Army man says: The Spanish… (7) COLONEL
12 …return cap provided one sergeant major displays non-violence (8) PACIFISM
14 The Territorial Army, in short, stands for gratitude (6) THANKS
16 Victor’s achievement getting first air-force unit (4) WING
17 Indian tank seen in post-war Junagadh (5) ARJUN
18 Lass has an egg in prison (4) GAOL
19 Support little dog holding an endless rope (4,2) PROP UP
21 Not long back, money was in bank (8) RECENTLY
23 Sports boss found in the army (7) CAPTAIN
25 March average aide without intimation at first (6) PARADE
26 Junior-most officer, holding ‘X’ in a renovated ale unit (10) LIEUTENANT
27 Wind back rotating part of fishing rod and look suggestively (4) LEER

Down
1 Tax officer commands tax recovery officers, for starters, before investigation commences (6)OCTROI
2 Something that can ‘slip’ in your spinal column (4) DISC
3 Bony structure usually hidden in the closet (8) SKELETON
4 Verse concealed in first Anzac biscuit (6)STANZA
5 Graduate takes two learners to the dance (4)BALL
7 Officer confused bride going round capital of Latvia (9) BRIGADIER
8 Observing opening of embassy accompanied by a covert activity (7)ESPYING
13 Army man who headed the IAF (5) MAJOR
15 See 18
17 Seemed a soft fruit was put before Edward (8)
18 , 15Information known not only to top army officer but also the public at large? (7,9) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
20 What toast does when the automatic toaster is done with it (4,2)POPS UP
22 Can a person’s income tax assessment, at first, be per head? (6)
23 Company initially invented new mint production (4)
24 Well maintained cattle (4)

[spchennai]

Across
6 Fit sailor stands before the French (4) ABLE
9 Dusky flier chases insect with sports equipment (7,3) CRICKET BAT
10 Cariappa’s breakfast fish (6) KIPPER
11 Army man says: The Spanish… (7) COLONEL
12 …return cap provided one sergeant major displays non-violence (8) PACIFISM
14 The Territorial Army, in short, stands for gratitude (6) THANKS
16 Victor’s achievement getting first air-force unit (4) WING
17 Indian tank seen in post-war Junagadh (5) ARJUN
18 Lass has an egg in prison (4) GAOL
19 Support little dog holding an endless rope (4,2) PROP UP
21 Not long back, money was in bank (8) RECENTLY
23 Sports boss found in the army (7) CAPTAIN
25 March average aide without intimation at first (6) PARADE
26 Junior-most officer, holding ‘X’ in a renovated ale unit (10) LIEUTENANT
27 Wind back rotating part of fishing rod and look suggestively (4) LEER

Down
1 Tax officer commands tax recovery officers, for starters, before investigation commences (6)OCTROI
2 Something that can ‘slip’ in your spinal column (4) DISC
3 Bony structure usually hidden in the closet (8) SKELETON
4 Verse concealed in first Anzac biscuit (6)STANZA
5 Graduate takes two learners to the dance (4)BALL
7 Officer confused bride going round capital of Latvia (9) BRIGADIER
8 Observing opening of embassy accompanied by a covert activity (7)ESPYING
13 Army man who headed the IAF (5) MAJOR
15 See 18
17 Seemed a soft fruit was put before Edward (8) APPEARED
18 , 15Information known not only to top army officer but also the public at large? (7,9) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
20 What toast does when the automatic toaster is done with it (4,2)POPS UP
22 Can a person’s income tax assessment, at first, be per head? (6) CAPITA
23 Company initially invented new mint production (4) COIN
24 Well maintained cattle (4) NEAT

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comparatively easy AND thoroughly enjoyable fare today - thanks INCOGNITO.

[pavalamani pragasam]

comparatively easy AND thoroughly enjoyable fare today - thanks INCOGNITO.

I second it!:-D

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

From the Colonel's blog:
"Incognito's dedication to the Indian Army in anticipation of Army Day on 15 Jan."

[pammechchu]

Egad... to-day's is a tough nut to crack....

[vaxiqavupkej]

Happy Pongal to all of you

Across
1 Son boards lodging accommodation (6) HOSTEL
4 Where railway meets roadway? (8)
9 Earring’s lost, run to rummage and recover (6)
10 Examine pulses to find black marks (8) SCANDALS
12 To realise being lovelorn is sick and most unmodern (8)
13 Poor Isabel is let down (6)
15 Obtain skins of terrestrial duck (4)
16 No one puzzled with a tsunami’s origin — tidal expansion (10)
19 Gossamer bubble, not quite coarse (3-7)
20 A liquid drunk by Tamil kings (4) MILK
23 Legend earns filling delight (6)
25 Gross rate or a government’s invested claim (8)
27 Rebate chocolate, fruitcakes and fruits (8)
28 Eastern government of ours faces some odd selfishness (6)
29 Engineered alloy — it’s a firm support (8)
30 Top-class skirts on nurse drawing full crowd (6)

Down
1 Indiscriminately starve after hideous opening collection (7)
2 Not a bitter fare son can argue about (9)
3 Gall over having to drink side medicine (6)
5 Sweet root without a lot of alcohol and cereal (4)
6 Trick begun to intercept worker in plant (4,4)
7 Online gaming lifts up hidden content in profile (5) IMAGE
8 A symbol of ‘Record Ceylon’ on the radio (7)
11 Lacking in warmth, these northerners are (7)
14 Lump poached egg in vessel with unspecified sugar (7)
17 Sham cop not part of international moderation (9)
18 Overturned nuclear standard in cut grenade and shell (8)
19 LIC’s take-home salary initially reversing a pattern (7)
21 Very quiet you should be to look after mother (4,3)
22 Extended festival pressure concerning a woman (6) PONGAL
24 Roper, who with mass could turn out to create comedy (5)
26 Some Americans not tense during university examination (4)

[deepakgita]

HAPPY PONGAL

Across
1 Son boards lodging accommodation (6) HOSTEL
4 Where railway meets roadway? (8)
9 Earring’s lost, run to rummage and recover (6) REGAIN
10 Examine pulses to find black marks (8) SCANDALS
12 To realise being lovelorn is sick and most unmodern (8) EARLIEST
13 Poor Isabel is let down (6) ABSEIL
15 Obtain skins of terrestrial duck (4) TEAL
16 No one puzzled with a tsunami’s origin — tidal expansion (10)
19 Gossamer bubble, not quite coarse (3-7)
20 A liquid drunk by Tamil kings (4) MILK
23 Legend earns filling delight (6)
25 Gross rate or a government’s invested claim (8) ARROGATE
27 Rebate chocolate, fruitcakes and fruits (8)
28 Eastern government of ours faces some odd selfishness (6)
29 Engineered alloy — it’s a firm support (8)
30 Top-class skirts on nurse drawing full crowd (6)

Down
1 Indiscriminately starve after hideous opening collection (7)
2 Not a bitter fare son can argue about (9)
3 Gall over having to drink side medicine (6)
5 Sweet root without a lot of alcohol and cereal (4)
6 Trick begun to intercept worker in plant (4,4)
7 Online gaming lifts up hidden content in profile (5) IMAGE
8 A symbol of ‘Record Ceylon’ on the radio (7)
11 Lacking in warmth, these northerners are (7)
14 Lump poached egg in vessel with unspecified sugar (7)
17 Sham cop not part of international moderation (9)
18 Overturned nuclear standard in cut grenade and shell (8)
19 LIC’s take-home salary initially reversing a pattern (7)
21 Very quiet you should be to look after mother (4,3)
22 Extended festival pressure concerning a woman (6) PONGAL
24 Roper, who with mass could turn out to create comedy (5)
26 Some Americans not tense during university examination (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Son boards lodging accommodation (6) HOSTEL
4 Where railway meets roadway? (8)
9 Earring’s lost, run to rummage and recover (6) REGAIN
10 Examine pulses to find black marks (8) SCANDALS
12 To realise being lovelorn is sick and most unmodern (8) EARLIEST
13 Poor Isabel is let down (6) ABSEIL
15 Obtain skins of terrestrial duck (4) TEAL
16 No one puzzled with a tsunami’s origin — tidal expansion (10)
19 Gossamer bubble, not quite coarse (3-7)
20 A liquid drunk by Tamil kings (4) MILK
23 Legend earns filling delight (6)ENDEAR
25 Gross rate or a government’s invested claim (8) ARROGATE
27 Rebate chocolate, fruitcakes and fruits (8)
28 Eastern government of ours faces some odd selfishness (6)EGOISM
29 Engineered alloy — it’s a firm support (8)
30 Top-class skirts on nurse drawing full crowd (6)

Down
1 Indiscriminately starve after hideous opening collection (7)HARVEST
2 Not a bitter fare son can argue about (9)
3 Gall over having to drink side medicine (6)
5 Sweet root without a lot of alcohol and cereal (4)
6 Trick begun to intercept worker in plant (4,4)
7 Online gaming lifts up hidden content in profile (5) IMAGE
8 A symbol of ‘Record Ceylon’ on the radio (7)
11 Lacking in warmth, these northerners are (7)ESKIMOS
14 Lump poached egg in vessel with unspecified sugar (7)
17 Sham cop not part of international moderation (9)
18 Overturned nuclear standard in cut grenade and shell (8)
19 LIC’s take-home salary initially reversing a pattern (7)
21 Very quiet you should be to look after mother (4,3)KEEP MUM
22 Extended festival pressure concerning a woman (6) PONGAL
24 Roper, who with mass could turn out to create comedy (5)
26 Some Americans not tense during university examination (4)

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PONGAL GREETINGS TO ALL HUBBERS
Across
1 Son boards lodging accommodation (6) HOSTEL
4 Where railway meets roadway? (8)
9 Earring’s lost, run to rummage and recover (6) REGAIN
10 Examine pulses to find black marks (8) SCANDALS
12 To realise being lovelorn is sick and most unmodern (8) EARLIEST
13 Poor Isabel is let down (6) ABSEIL
15 Obtain skins of terrestrial duck (4) TEAL
16 No one puzzled with a tsunami’s origin — tidal expansion (10)
19 Gossamer bubble, not quite coarse (3-7) SEE THROUGH
20 A liquid drunk by Tamil kings (4) MILK
23 Legend earns filling delight (6)ENDEAR
25 Gross rate or a government’s invested claim (8) ARROGATE
27 Rebate chocolate, fruitcakes and fruits (8)
28 Eastern government of ours faces some odd selfishness (6)EGOISM
29 Engineered alloy — it’s a firm support (8) LOYALIST
30 Top-class skirts on nurse drawing full crowd (6)

Down
1 Indiscriminately starve after hideous opening collection (7)HARVEST
2 Not a bitter fare son can argue about (9) SUGARCANE
3 Gall over having to drink side medicine (6)
5 Sweet root without a lot of alcohol and cereal (4)
6 Trick begun to intercept worker in plant (4,4)
7 Online gaming lifts up hidden content in profile (5) IMAGE
8 A symbol of ‘Record Ceylon’ on the radio (7)
11 Lacking in warmth, these northerners are (7)ESKIMOS
14 Lump poached egg in vessel with unspecified sugar (7) JAGGERY
17 Sham cop not part of international moderation (9)
18 Overturned nuclear standard in cut grenade and shell (8)
19 LIC’s take-home salary initially reversing a pattern (7)
21 Very quiet you should be to look after mother (4,3)KEEP MUM
22 Extended festival pressure concerning a woman (6) PONGAL
24 Roper, who with mass could turn out to create comedy (5) DECOY
26 Some Americans not tense during university examination (4)

[spchennai]

PONGAL GREETINGS TO ALL HUBBERS
Across
1 Son boards lodging accommodation (6) HOSTEL
4 Where railway meets roadway? (8)
9 Earring’s lost, run to rummage and recover (6) REGAIN
10 Examine pulses to find black marks (8) SCANDALS
12 To realise being lovelorn is sick and most unmodern (8) EARLIEST
13 Poor Isabel is let down (6) ABSEIL
15 Obtain skins of terrestrial duck (4) TEAL
16 No one puzzled with a tsunami’s origin — tidal expansion (10)
19 Gossamer bubble, not quite coarse (3-7) SEE THROUGH
20 A liquid drunk by Tamil kings (4) MILK
23 Legend earns filling delight (6)ENDEAR
25 Gross rate or a government’s invested claim (8) ARROGATE
27 Rebate chocolate, fruitcakes and fruits (8)
28 Eastern government of ours faces some odd selfishness (6)EGOISM
29 Engineered alloy — it’s a firm support (8) LOYALIST
30 Top-class skirts on nurse drawing full crowd (6)

Down
1 Indiscriminately starve after hideous opening collection (7)HARVEST
2 Not a bitter fare son can argue about (9) SUGARCANE
3 Gall over having to drink side medicine (6) ELIXIR
5 Sweet root without a lot of alcohol and cereal (4)
6 Trick begun to intercept worker in plant (4,4)
7 Online gaming lifts up hidden content in profile (5) IMAGE
8 A symbol of ‘Record Ceylon’ on the radio (7) EPSILON
11 Lacking in warmth, these northerners are (7)ESKIMOS
14 Lump poached egg in vessel with unspecified sugar (7) JAGGERY
17 Sham cop not part of international moderation (9)
18 Overturned nuclear standard in cut grenade and shell (8) SHRAPNEL
19 LIC’s take-home salary initially reversing a pattern (7) STENCIL
21 Very quiet you should be to look after mother (4,3)KEEP MUM
22 Extended festival pressure concerning a woman (6) PONGAL
24 Roper, who with mass could turn out to create comedy (5) DECOY
26 Some Americans not tense during university examination (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Son boards lodging accommodation (6) HOSTEL
4 Where railway meets roadway? (8) TRAMLINE
9 Earring’s lost, run to rummage and recover (6) REGAIN
10 Examine pulses to find black marks (8) SCANDALS
12 To realise being lovelorn is sick and most unmodern (8) EARLIEST
13 Poor Isabel is let down (6) ABSEIL
15 Obtain skins of terrestrial duck (4) TEAL
16 No one puzzled with a tsunami’s origin — tidal expansion (10) DILATATION
19 Gossamer bubble, not quite coarse (3-7) SEE THROUGH
20 A liquid drunk by Tamil kings (4) MILK
23 Legend earns filling delight (6)ENDEAR
25 Gross rate or a government’s invested claim (8) ARROGATE
27 Rebate chocolate, fruitcakes and fruits (8) COCONUTS
28 Eastern government of ours faces some odd selfishness (6)EGOISM
29 Engineered alloy — it’s a firm support (8) LOYALIST
30 Top-class skirts on nurse drawing full crowd (6) PLENUM

Down
1 Indiscriminately starve after hideous opening collection (7)HARVEST
2 Not a bitter fare son can argue about (9) SUGARCANE
3 Gall over having to drink side medicine (6) ELIXIR
5 Sweet root without a lot of alcohol and cereal (4) RICE
6 Trick begun to intercept worker in plant (4,4) MUNG BEAN
7 Online gaming lifts up hidden content in profile (5) IMAGE
8 A symbol of ‘Record Ceylon’ on the radio (7) EPSILON
11 Lacking in warmth, these northerners are (7)ESKIMOS
14 Lump poached egg in vessel with unspecified sugar (7) JAGGERY
17 Sham cop not part of international moderation (9) IMITATION
18 Overturned nuclear standard in cut grenade and shell (8) SHRAPNEL
19 LIC’s take-home salary initially reversing a pattern (7) STENCIL
21 Very quiet you should be to look after mother (4,3)KEEP MUM
22 Extended festival pressure concerning a woman (6) PONGAL
24 Roper, who with mass could turn out to create comedy (5) DECOY
26 Some Americans not tense during university examination (4) UTES

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Caterer lost it finally botching work (6)
4 Innovative Southern fiction (6)
9 New coin (4) MINT
10 Shiny gelding giving birth to young ones! (10)
11 Take a while to have a proper place (6)
12 Double alcohol at midnight causing momentary pain (8)
13 Rare, ruined, ringed revolutionary leftist (9)
15 Wander where all roads lead, reportedly (4)
16 The mothers held the others (4) THEM
17 Excelled? Not entirely certain, but did not fail (9)
21 Principals primarily practised satanic perversion (8)
22 Refreshed, calm after the downpour disappeared (6)
24 Air: scattered Phosphorus atoms proliferate here (10)
25 Unkind, heartless tart (4)
26 Suddenly attacked, defeated, beheaded (6)
27 The rest discovered in frenzied throes (6)
Down
1 Interject with jingle that’s popular (5,2) CHIME IN
2 Proportion observed in peroration (5) RATIO
3 Ready to get hitched, angry with girl for rejection initially (7)
5 To get alumnus ain’t complicated (6)
6 Shocking ego surge setter received (9)
7 Have to own, for example (7)
8 Extraordinary diet using dish prepared curiously (13)
14 Little bits of negativity? (9)
16 Plot of land or vehicle used to till it (7) TRACTOR
18 Impeccable administrator king sent down (7)
19 English plant explosive mines around Spain to blow up hostiles (7)
20 Plain stupid (6)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Caterer lost it finally botching work (6) CAREER
4 Innovative Southern fiction (6) NOVELS
9 New coin (4) MINT
10 Shiny gelding giving birth to young ones! (10) GLITTERING
11 Take a while to have a proper place (6) BELONG
12 Double alcohol at midnight causing momentary pain (8) TWINGING
13 Rare, ruined, ringed revolutionary leftist (9)
15 Wander where all roads lead, reportedly (4)
16 The mothers held the others (4) THEM
17 Excelled? Not entirely certain, but did not fail (9)
21 Principals primarily practised satanic perversion (8)
22 Refreshed, calm after the downpour disappeared (6)
24 Air: scattered Phosphorus atoms proliferate here (10)
25 Unkind, heartless tart (4)
26 Suddenly attacked, defeated, beheaded (6)
27 The rest discovered in frenzied throes (6)

Down
1 Interject with jingle that’s popular (5,2) CHIME IN
2 Proportion observed in peroration (5) RATIO
3 Ready to get hitched, angry with girl for rejection initially (7)
5 To get alumnus ain’t complicated (6)
6 Shocking ego surge setter received (9)
7 Have to own, for example (7)
8 Extraordinary diet using dish prepared curiously (13)
14 Little bits of negativity? (9)
16 Plot of land or vehicle used to till it (7) TRACTOR
18 Impeccable administrator king sent down (7)
19 English plant explosive mines around Spain to blow up hostiles (7)
20 Plain stupid (6)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Caterer lost it finally botching work (6) CAREER
4 Innovative Southern fiction (6) NOVELS
9 New coin (4) MINT
10 Shiny gelding giving birth to young ones! (10) GLITTERING
11 Take a while to have a proper place (6) BELONG
12 Double alcohol at midnight causing momentary pain (8) TWINGING
13 Rare, ruined, ringed revolutionary leftist (9) UNDERDONE
15 Wander where all roads lead, reportedly (4) ROAM
16 The mothers held the others (4) THEM
17 Excelled? Not entirely certain, but did not fail (9) SURPASSED
21 Principals primarily practised satanic perversion (8) CAPTAINS
22 Refreshed, calm after the downpour disappeared (6) RESTED
24 Air: scattered Phosphorus atoms proliferate here (10)
25 Unkind, heartless tart (4)
26 Suddenly attacked, defeated, beheaded (6)
27 The rest discovered in frenzied throes (6)

Down
1 Interject with jingle that’s popular (5,2) CHIME IN
2 Proportion observed in peroration (5) RATIO
3 Ready to get hitched, angry with girl for rejection initially (7)
5 To get alumnus ain’t complicated (6)
6 Shocking ego surge setter received (9)
7 Have to own, for example (7)
8 Extraordinary diet using dish prepared curiously (13)
14 Little bits of negativity? (9)
16 Plot of land or vehicle used to till it (7) TRACTOR
18 Impeccable administrator king sent down (7)
19 English plant explosive mines around Spain to blow up hostiles (7)
20 Plain stupid (6)

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Across
1 Caterer lost it finally botching work (6)
4 Innovative Southern fiction (6)
9 New coin (4) MINT
10 Shiny gelding giving birth to young ones! (10)
11 Take a while to have a proper place (6)
12 Double alcohol at midnight causing momentary pain (8)
13 Rare, ruined, ringed revolutionary leftist (9)
15 Wander where all roads lead, reportedly (4)
16 The mothers held the others (4) THEM
17 Excelled? Not entirely certain, but did not fail (9) SURPASSED
21 Principals primarily practised satanic perversion (8)
22 Refreshed, calm after the downpour disappeared (6)
24 Air: scattered Phosphorus atoms proliferate here (10) ATMOSPHERE
25 Unkind, heartless tart (4)
26 Suddenly attacked, defeated, beheaded (6)
27 The rest discovered in frenzied throes (6) OTHERS
Down
1 Interject with jingle that’s popular (5,2) CHIME IN
2 Proportion observed in peroration (5) RATIO
3 Ready to get hitched, angry with girl for rejection initially (7)
5 To get alumnus ain’t complicated (6)
6 Shocking ego surge setter received (9)
7 Have to own, for example (7)
8 Extraordinary diet using dish prepared curiously (13) DISTINGUISHED
14 Little bits of negativity? (9)
16 Plot of land or vehicle used to till it (7) TRACTOR
18 Impeccable administrator king sent down (7) PERFECT
19 English plant explosive mines around Spain to blow up hostiles (7)
20 Plain stupid (6) SIMPLE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Caterer lost it finally botching work (6) CAREER
4 Innovative Southern fiction (6) NOVELS
9 New coin (4) MINT
10 Shiny gelding giving birth to young ones! (10) GLITTERING
11 Take a while to have a proper place (6) BELONG
12 Double alcohol at midnight causing momentary pain (8) TWINGING
13 Rare, ruined, ringed revolutionary leftist (9) UNDERDONE
15 Wander where all roads lead, reportedly (4) ROAM
16 The mothers held the others (4) THEM
17 Excelled? Not entirely certain, but did not fail (9) SURPASSED
21 Principals primarily practised satanic perversion (8) CAPTAINS
22 Refreshed, calm after the downpour disappeared (6) RESTED
24 Air: scattered Phosphorus atoms proliferate here (10)ATMOSPHERE
25 Unkind, heartless tart (4)
26 Suddenly attacked, defeated, beheaded (6)RUSHED
27 The rest discovered in frenzied throes (6)OTHERS

Down
1 Interject with jingle that’s popular (5,2) CHIME IN
2 Proportion observed in peroration (5) RATIO
3 Ready to get hitched, angry with girl for rejection initially (7)ENGAGED
5 To get alumnus ain’t complicated (6)OBTAIN
6 Shocking ego surge setter received (9)EGREGIOUS
7 Have to own, for example (7)SYNONYM
8 Extraordinary diet using dish prepared curiously (13)DISTINGUISHED
14 Little bits of negativity? (9)
16 Plot of land or vehicle used to till it (7) TRACTOR
18 Impeccable administrator king sent down (7)PERFECT
19 English plant explosive mines around Spain to blow up hostiles (7)
20 Plain stupid (6)SIMPLE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Caterer lost it finally botching work (6) CAREER
4 Innovative Southern fiction (6) NOVELS
9 New coin (4) MINT
10 Shiny gelding giving birth to young ones! (10) GLITTERING
11 Take a while to have a proper place (6) BELONG
12 Double alcohol at midnight causing momentary pain (8) TWINGING
13 Rare, ruined, ringed revolutionary leftist (9) UNDERDONE
15 Wander where all roads lead, reportedly (4) ROAM
16 The mothers held the others (4) THEM
17 Excelled? Not entirely certain, but did not fail (9) SURPASSED
21 Principals primarily practised satanic perversion (8) CAPTAINS
22 Refreshed, calm after the downpour disappeared (6) RESTED
24 Air: scattered Phosphorus atoms proliferate here (10)ATMOSPHERE
25 Unkind, heartless tart (4) ACID
26 Suddenly attacked, defeated, beheaded (6)RUSHED
27 The rest discovered in frenzied throes (6)OTHERS

Down
1 Interject with jingle that’s popular (5,2) CHIME IN
2 Proportion observed in peroration (5) RATIO
3 Ready to get hitched, angry with girl for rejection initially (7)ENGAGED
5 To get alumnus ain’t complicated (6)OBTAIN
6 Shocking ego surge setter received (9)EGREGIOUS
7 Have to own, for example (7)SYNONYM
8 Extraordinary diet using dish prepared curiously (13)DISTINGUISHED
14 Little bits of negativity? (9) ELECTRONS
16 Plot of land or vehicle used to till it (7) TRACTOR
18 Impeccable administrator king sent down (7)PERFECT
19 English plant explosive mines around Spain to blow up hostiles (7) ENEMIES
20 Plain stupid (6)SIMPLE
23 He's not his own man (5) SLAVE

[CLUELESS]

Col!! from where did you get 23Dn?
is it from the print edition? just curious!!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Col!! from where did you get 23Dn?
is it from the print edition? just curious!!
CLUELESS, Skulldugger himself has given the missing clue in the Colonel's blog! http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.in/2014/01/no-10983-thursday-16-jan-2014.html?showComment=1389863045582#c7337957539165 361043

[pavalamani pragasam]

My smiley page can't be scrolled down to get my claps for today!:roll:
Excellent puzzle! What a goof-up from The Hindu leaving out the last clue!

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Across

1Arrange solo matches with old chums (11) SCHOOLMATES

9Classified chatter about Kiev regular (7)

10Empowering ringleader who leaves long-standing… (7)

11...South Indian town he partly drove to (5)

12Repeat, leaving the sick unschooled (7)

15Holistic detective, Gently, used dagger (4)

16Gamble on first lady’s endless knowledge of head of state (10)

18Europeans, provoked, grow insane (10)

20Mixture of lemon in oil for starters? (4)

23State authority initially backs force (7)

24Donkey in tunnel? Not quite (5)

26Leave when Republican enters to cause delay (6)

27Stumble upon oil spill in Libya’s capital (7)

28The caring, attacked with canes, rioted (11)

Down

2Without source of encouragement, makes boxes (6)

3Warning for returning Verne character (4) OMEN

4Deputy in place of boarder (10) LIEUTENANT

5Representatives of senior people switched American head for English (8) ALDERMEN

6Of decrees found in Vedic talismans (7) EDICTAL

7Adding on to Andhra Pradesh is forthcoming (9)

8Hardship of first royal, initially lacking energy (6)

13Baptised saint, in enriched surroundings, confused (10)

14Therefore, no microphone is for human good (9)

17Doctor returns to trap old-timers (8)

19 Knight comes back for perfume rice (7)

21Musical pieces’ first recital in African city (6)

22Musician not half boisterous (6)

25Rodents looking up at the red dwarf, for one (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Arrange solo matches with old chums (11) SCHOOLMATES
9 Classified chatter about Kiev regular (7)
10 Empowering ringleader who leaves long-standing… (7)
11 ...South Indian town he partly drove to (5)
12 Repeat, leaving the sick unschooled (7)
15 Holistic detective, Gently, used dagger (4)
16 Gamble on first lady’s endless knowledge of head of state (10) CHANCELLOR
18 Europeans, provoked, grow insane (10)
20 Mixture of lemon in oil for starters? (4)
23 State authority initially backs force (7)
24 Donkey in tunnel? Not quite (5)
26 Leave when Republican enters to cause delay (6)
27 Stumble upon oil spill in Libya’s capital (7) TRIPOLI
28 The caring, attacked with canes, rioted (11)
Down
2 Without source of encouragement, makes boxes (6)
3 Warning for returning Verne character (4) OMEN
4 Deputy in place of boarder (10) LIEUTENANT
5 Representatives of senior people switched American head for English (8) ALDERMEN
6 Of decrees found in Vedic talismans (7) EDICTAL
7 Adding on to Andhra Pradesh is forthcoming (9)
8 Hardship of first royal, initially lacking energy (6)
13 Baptised saint, in enriched surroundings, confused (10) CHRISTENED
14 Therefore, no microphone is for human good (9) ERGONOMIC
17 Doctor returns to trap old-timers (8)
19 Knight comes back for perfume rice (7)
21 Musical pieces’ first recital in African city (6)
22 Musician not half boisterous (6)
25 Rodents looking up at the red dwarf, for one (4) STAR

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Arrange solo matches with old chums (11) SCHOOLMATES
9 Classified chatter about Kiev regular (7)
10 Empowering ringleader who leaves long-standing… (7)
11 ...South Indian town he partly drove to (5)
12 Repeat, leaving the sick unschooled (7)
15 Holistic detective, Gently, used dagger (4)
16 Gamble on first lady’s endless knowledge of head of state (10) CHANCELLOR
18 Europeans, provoked, grow insane (10)
20 Mixture of lemon in oil for starters? (4)
23 State authority initially backs force (7)
24 Donkey in tunnel? Not quite (5) BURRO
26 Leave when Republican enters to cause delay (6) DETRAIN The enumeration should be (7)
27 Stumble upon oil spill in Libya’s capital (7) TRIPOLI
28 The caring, attacked with canes, rioted (11) CONSIDERATE

Down
2 Without source of encouragement, makes boxes (6) CRATES
3 Warning for returning Verne character (4) OMEN
4 Deputy in place of boarder (10) LIEUTENANT
5 Representatives of senior people switched American head for English (8) ALDERMEN
6 Of decrees found in Vedic talismans (7) EDICTAL
7 Adding on to Andhra Pradesh is forthcoming (9) APPENDING
8 Hardship of first royal, initially lacking energy (6)
13 Baptised saint, in enriched surroundings, confused (10) CHRISTENED
14 Therefore, no microphone is for human good (9) ERGONOMIC
17 Doctor returns to trap old-timers (8)
19 Knight comes back for perfume rice (7)
21 Musical pieces’ first recital in African city (6)
22 Musician not half boisterous (6)
25 Rodents looking up at the red dwarf, for one (4) STAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Arrange solo matches with old chums (11) SCHOOLMATES
9 Classified chatter about Kiev regular (7)
10 Empowering ringleader who leaves long-standing… (7)
11 ...South Indian town he partly drove to (5)ERODE
12 Repeat, leaving the sick unschooled (7)ITERATE
15 Holistic detective, Gently, used dagger (4)
16 Gamble on first lady’s endless knowledge of head of state (10) CHANCELLOR
18 Europeans, provoked, grow insane (10)NORWEGIANS
20 Mixture of lemon in oil for starters? (4)
23 State authority initially backs force (7)
24 Donkey in tunnel? Not quite (5) BURRO
26 Leave when Republican enters to cause delay (6) DETRAIN The enumeration should be (7)
27 Stumble upon oil spill in Libya’s capital (7) TRIPOLI
28 The caring, attacked with canes, rioted (11) CONSIDERATE

Down
2 Without source of encouragement, makes boxes (6) CRATES
3 Warning for returning Verne character (4) OMEN
4 Deputy in place of boarder (10) LIEUTENANT
5 Representatives of senior people switched American head for English (8) ALDERMEN
6 Of decrees found in Vedic talismans (7) EDICTAL
7 Adding on to Andhra Pradesh is forthcoming (9) APPENDING
8 Hardship of first royal, initially lacking energy (6)
13 Baptised saint, in enriched surroundings, confused (10) CHRISTENED
14 Therefore, no microphone is for human good (9) ERGONOMIC
17 Doctor returns to trap old-timers (8)
19 Knight comes back for perfume rice (7)RISOTTO
21 Musical pieces’ first recital in African city (6)
22 Musician not half boisterous (6)OBOIST
25 Rodents looking up at the red dwarf, for one (4) STAR

[spchennai]

Across
1 Arrange solo matches with old chums (11) SCHOOLMATES
9 Classified chatter about Kiev regular (7) PRIVATE
10 Empowering ringleader who leaves long-standing… (7) ENDUING
11 ...South Indian town he partly drove to (5)ERODE
12 Repeat, leaving the sick unschooled (7)ITERATE
15 Holistic detective, Gently, used dagger (4) DIRK?
16 Gamble on first lady’s endless knowledge of head of state (10) CHANCELLOR
18 Europeans, provoked, grow insane (10)NORWEGIANS
20 Mixture of lemon in oil for starters? (4) OLIO
23 State authority initially backs force (7) ASSERTS
24 Donkey in tunnel? Not quite (5) BURRO
26 Leave when Republican enters to cause delay (6) DETRAIN The enumeration should be (7)
27 Stumble upon oil spill in Libya’s capital (7) TRIPOLI
28 The caring, attacked with canes, rioted (11) CONSIDERATE

Down
2 Without source of encouragement, makes boxes (6) CRATES
3 Warning for returning Verne character (4) OMEN
4 Deputy in place of boarder (10) LIEUTENANT
5 Representatives of senior people switched American head for English (8) ALDERMEN
6 Of decrees found in Vedic talismans (7) EDICTAL
7 Adding on to Andhra Pradesh is forthcoming (9) APPENDING
8 Hardship of first royal, initially lacking energy (6) RIGOUR
13 Baptised saint, in enriched surroundings, confused (10) CHRISTENED
14 Therefore, no microphone is for human good (9) ERGONOMIC
17 Doctor returns to trap old-timers (8) VETERANS
19 Knight comes back for perfume rice (7)RISOTTO
21 Musical pieces’ first recital in African city (6) LARGOS
22 Musician not half boisterous (6)OBOIST
25 Rodents looking up at the red dwarf, for one (4) STAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

15 Holistic detective, Gently, used dagger (4) DIRK

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

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Across

1Summon to dismantle a bus? Nope (8) SUBPOENA

5Old hospital charging high prices — My God! (2,4)

9Use archaism for appeal (8) CHARISMA

10Late kick, yielding one point (6)

12Compare similar first names (5) LIKEN

13Persuade to banish war criminal (9)

14Thickening of skin with regular decay of membrane (6)

16End of fine retreat (4,3)

19Foretell public relations announcement (7)

21Alcohol-free study for writer (6)

23Athletic scholar cracking word puzzle, lacking strategy at first (9)

25Mineral deposit outside Switzerland is yellowish-brown in colour (5)

26Characteristic I had to drop for existence (6)

27You and I, say, are for society to embrace new periodical column (8)

28Bullfighter initially trying on Mexican hat split in half (6)

29Curiously greet men coming into view (8)

Down

1Upset with the French tool (6) SICKLE

2Singularity, perhaps in sinister flaw (5,4)

3An assembly of stars working outside Brazilian city (5) ORION

4Area Bishop — one in a medium sized country (7)

6Public uproar at racy, nude, core fashion model (3,3,3)

7Girl, one about to divide time (5)

8Shed rift about effect of increase in wavelength of light (8)

11Needle the Spanish student to leave weightlifting equipment (4)

15Bait line thrown right at a last minute finish (4-5)

17Inn that never closes? (4,5)

18 It is obvious that a guardian adopted Penny (8)

20Carry a badge lacking finish (4)

21Protocol of Parisian firm is peculiar (7)

22Do these wealthy people fix a plane? (3,3)

24One going around in circles in hill coming back with gold (5)

25Landlord not starting sedative (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Summon to dismantle a bus? Nope (8) SUBPOENA
5 Old hospital charging high prices — My God! (2,4)
9 Use archaism for appeal (8) CHARISMA
10 Late kick, yielding one point (6)
12 Compare similar first names (5) LIKEN
13 Persuade to banish war criminal (9)
14 Thickening of skin with regular decay of membrane (6)
16 End of fine retreat (4,3)
19 Foretell public relations announcement (7)
21 Alcohol-free study for writer (6)
23 Athletic scholar cracking word puzzle, lacking strategy at first (9)
25 Mineral deposit outside Switzerland is yellowish-brown in colour (5)
26 Characteristic I had to drop for existence (6)
27 You and I, say, are for society to embrace new periodical column (8)
28 Bullfighter initially trying on Mexican hat split in half (6)
29 Curiously greet men coming into view (8)
Down
1 Upset with the French tool (6) SICKLE
2 Singularity, perhaps in sinister flaw (5,4)
3 An assembly of stars working outside Brazilian city (5) ORION
4 Area Bishop — one in a medium sized country (7)
6 Public uproar at racy, nude, core fashion model (3,3,3)
7 Girl, one about to divide time (5)
8 Shed rift about effect of increase in wavelength of light (8)
11 Needle the Spanish student to leave weightlifting equipment (4)
15 Bait line thrown right at a last minute finish (4-5)
17 Inn that never closes? (4,5)
18 It is obvious that a guardian adopted Penny (8)
20 Carry a badge lacking finish (4) TOTE
21 Protocol of Parisian firm is peculiar (7) DECORUM
22 Do these wealthy people fix a plane? (3,3) JET SET
24 One going around in circles in hill coming back with gold (5) ROTOR
25 Landlord not starting sedative (5) OWNER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Summon to dismantle a bus? Nope (8) SUBPOENA
5 Old hospital charging high prices — My God! (2,4)OH DEAR
9 Use archaism for appeal (8) CHARISMA
10 Late kick, yielding one point (6)
12 Compare similar first names (5) LIKEN
13 Persuade to banish war criminal (9)
14 Thickening of skin with regular decay of membrane (6)
16 End of fine retreat (4,3)
19 Foretell public relations announcement (7)
21 Alcohol-free study for writer (6)DRYDEN
23 Athletic scholar cracking word puzzle, lacking strategy at first (9)
25 Mineral deposit outside Switzerland is yellowish-brown in colour (5)
26 Characteristic I had to drop for existence (6)
27 You and I, say, are for society to embrace new periodical column (8)
28 Bullfighter initially trying on Mexican hat split in half (6)
29 Curiously greet men coming into view (8)EMERGENT
Down
1 Upset with the French tool (6) SICKLE
2 Singularity, perhaps in sinister flaw (5,4)
3 An assembly of stars working outside Brazilian city (5) ORION
4 Area Bishop — one in a medium sized country (7)
6 Public uproar at racy, nude, core fashion model (3,3,3)HUE AND CRY
7 Girl, one about to divide time (5)
8 Shed rift about effect of increase in wavelength of light (8)
11 Needle the Spanish student to leave weightlifting equipment (4)
15 Bait line thrown right at a last minute finish (4-5)
17 Inn that never closes? (4,5)
18 It is obvious that a guardian adopted Penny (8)APPARENT
20 Carry a badge lacking finish (4) TOTE
21 Protocol of Parisian firm is peculiar (7) DECORUM
22 Do these wealthy people fix a plane? (3,3) JET SET
24 One going around in circles in hill coming back with gold (5) ROTOR
25 Landlord not starting sedative (5) OWNER

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Summon to dismantle a bus? Nope (8) SUBPOENA
5 Old hospital charging high prices — My God! (2,4) OH DEAR
9 Use archaism for appeal (8) CHARISMA
10 Late kick, yielding one point (6)
12 Compare similar first names (5) LIKEN
13 Persuade to banish war criminal (9)
14 Thickening of skin with regular decay of membrane (6)
16 End of fine retreat (4,3)
19 Foretell public relations announcement (7) PREDICT
21 Alcohol-free study for writer (6)DRYDEN
23 Athletic scholar cracking word puzzle, lacking strategy at first (9)
25 Mineral deposit outside Switzerland is yellowish-brown in colour (5) OCHRE
26 Characteristic I had to drop for existence (6)
27 You and I, say, are for society to embrace new periodical column (8)
28 Bullfighter initially trying on Mexican hat split in half (6)
29 Curiously greet men coming into view (8)EMERGENT
Down
1 Upset with the French tool (6) SICKLE
2 Singularity, perhaps in sinister flaw (5,4)
3 An assembly of stars working outside Brazilian city (5) ORION
4 Area Bishop — one in a medium sized country (7)
6 Public uproar at racy, nude, core fashion model (3,3,3)HUE AND CRY
7 Girl, one about to divide time (5) EVITA
8 Shed rift about effect of increase in wavelength of light (8) REDSHIFT
11 Needle the Spanish student to leave weightlifting equipment (4)
15 Bait line thrown right at a last minute finish (4-5)
17 Inn that never closes? (4,5) OPEN HOUSE
18 It is obvious that a guardian adopted Penny (8)APPARENT
20 Carry a badge lacking finish (4) TOTE
21 Protocol of Parisian firm is peculiar (7) DECORUM
22 Do these wealthy people fix a plane? (3,3) JET SET
24 One going around in circles in hill coming back with gold (5) ROTOR
25 Landlord not starting sedative (5) OWNER

[spchennai]

Across
1 Summon to dismantle a bus? Nope (8) SUBPOENA
5 Old hospital charging high prices — My God! (2,4) OH DEAR
9 Use archaism for appeal (8) CHARISMA
10 Late kick, yielding one point (6) BEHIND
12 Compare similar first names (5) LIKEN
13 Persuade to banish war criminal (9) BRAINWASH
14 Thickening of skin with regular decay of membrane (6) EUPNEA?
16 End of fine retreat (4,3) BACK OFF
19 Foretell public relations announcement (7) PREDICT
21 Alcohol-free study for writer (6)DRYDEN
23 Athletic scholar cracking word puzzle, lacking strategy at first (9) ACROBATIC
25 Mineral deposit outside Switzerland is yellowish-brown in colour (5) OCHRE
26 Characteristic I had to drop for existence (6) ENTITY
27 You and I, say, are for society to embrace new periodical column (8)
28 Bullfighter initially trying on Mexican hat split in half (6) TORERO
29 Curiously greet men coming into view (8)EMERGENT
Down
1 Upset with the French tool (6) SICKLE
2 Singularity, perhaps in sinister flaw (5,4)
3 An assembly of stars working outside Brazilian city (5) ORION
4 Area Bishop — one in a medium sized country (7) NAMIBIA
6 Public uproar at racy, nude, core fashion model (3,3,3)HUE AND CRY
7 Girl, one about to divide time (5) EVITA correction ERICA
8 Shed rift about effect of increase in wavelength of light (8) REDSHIFT
11 Needle the Spanish student to leave weightlifting equipment (4) BELL
15 Bait line thrown right at a last minute finish (4-5) NAIL BITER
17 Inn that never closes? (4,5) OPEN HOUSE
18 It is obvious that a guardian adopted Penny (8)APPARENT
20 Carry a badge lacking finish (4) TOTE
21 Protocol of Parisian firm is peculiar (7) DECORUM
22 Do these wealthy people fix a plane? (3,3) JET SET
24 One going around in circles in hill coming back with gold (5) ROTOR
25 Landlord not starting sedative (5) OWNER

[pavalamani pragasam]

27 You and I, say, are for society to embrace new periodical column (8)PRONOUNS

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Barmy story about automobile in island republic (10) MADAGASCAR
6 Film star getting rid of old clothes (4)
10 Right oven for joint (5)
11 Dash back across Ohio, say, in station wagon (6,3)
12 Couple on stage dance (3-4)
13 Further publication concerning affair (7)
14 Desperate, guys in band soon see a different way (2,4,4,4)
17 How grandmasters play each other, generally (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
21 Cooked neat new North American dish (7)
22 Royal court official spoils prince (7)
23 What might keep me warm, I wondered, shivering (9)
24 A graduate, with it, returned violin (5)
25 Whitish wooden post (4)
26 Small house on estate I’m getting converted (10) MAISONETTE
Down
1 Hat Norma lost in race (8) MARATHON
2 Top game (7)
3 PMs do it regularly, visit Chequers? (2,2,3,7)
4 Prize may make son cry (5)
5 Outcome of mowing at the farm (9)
7 Blamed copper in fixed case ending in bird (7)
8 Bishop with book in bed (6)
9 Make a deal once more to save pub after industrial acrion (6,1,7)
15 Steps taken to control a rising river (5,4)
16 Girl receiving help to get to Australian city (8) ADELAIDE
18 Keep clubs I dealt out (7)
19 Basically, try to interrupt a race (2,5)
20 Highly delighted having buried the hatchet (4,2)
22 Lacking bit of muscle in America (5)

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Across
1 Barmy story about automobile in island republic (10) MADAGASCAR
6 Film star getting rid of old clothes (4)
10 Right oven for joint (5)
11 Dash back across Ohio, say, in station wagon (6,3)
12 Couple on stage dance (3-4)
13 Further publication concerning affair (7)
14 Desperate, guys in band soon see a different way (2,4,4,4)
17 How grandmasters play each other, generally (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
21 Cooked neat new North American dish (7) ANTENNA
22 Royal court official spoils prince (7)
23 What might keep me warm, I wondered, shivering (9) EIDERDOWN
24 A graduate, with it, returned violin (5)
25 Whitish wooden post (4) PALE
26 Small house on estate I’m getting converted (10) MAISONETTE
Down
1 Hat Norma lost in race (8) MARATHON
2 Top game (7)
3 PMs do it regularly, visit Chequers? (2,2,3,7)
4 Prize may make son cry (5) SWEEP
5 Outcome of mowing at the farm (9) AFTERMATH
7 Blamed copper in fixed case ending in bird (7)
8 Bishop with book in bed (6)
9 Make a deal once more to save pub after industrial acrion (6,1,7)
15 Steps taken to control a rising river (5,4)
16 Girl receiving help to get to Australian city (8) ADELAIDE
18 Keep clubs I dealt out (7)
19 Basically, try to interrupt a race (2,5)
20 Highly delighted having buried the hatchet (4,2)
22 Lacking bit of muscle in America (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Barmy story about automobile in island republic (10) MADAGASCAR
6 Film star getting rid of old clothes (4)
10 Right oven for joint (5)
11 Dash back across Ohio, say, in station wagon (6,3)
12 Couple on stage dance (3-4)TWO-STEP
13 Further publication concerning affair (7)
14 Desperate, guys in band soon see a different way (2,4,4,4)
17 How grandmasters play each other, generally (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
21 Cooked neat new North American dish (7) ANTENNA
22 Royal court official spoils prince (7)MARSHAL
23 What might keep me warm, I wondered, shivering (9) EIDERDOWN
24 A graduate, with it, returned violin (5)
25 Whitish wooden post (4) PALE
26 Small house on estate I’m getting converted (10) MAISONETTE
Down
1 Hat Norma lost in race (8) MARATHON
2 Top game (7)
3 PMs do it regularly, visit Chequers? (2,2,3,7)
4 Prize may make son cry (5) SWEEP
5 Outcome of mowing at the farm (9) AFTERMATH
7 Blamed copper in fixed case ending in bird (7)
8 Bishop with book in bed (6)
9 Make a deal once more to save pub after industrial acrion (6,1,7)
15 Steps taken to control a rising river (5,4)
16 Girl receiving help to get to Australian city (8) ADELAIDE
18 Keep clubs I dealt out (7)CITADEL
19 Basically, try to interrupt a race (2,5)AS HABIT
20 Highly delighted having buried the hatchet (4,2)
22 Lacking bit of muscle in America (5)MINUS

[pammechchu]

19 Basically, try to interrupt a race (2,5)AS HABIT Will need to be amended as 24 A is AMATI

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Barmy story about automobile in island republic (10) MADAGASCAR
6 Film star getting rid of old clothes (4) GARB
10 Right oven for joint (5) ROAST
11 Dash back across Ohio, say, in station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR
12 Couple on stage dance (3-4)TWO-STEP
13 Further publication concerning affair (7) REISSUE
14 Desperate, guys in band soon see a different way (2,4,4,4) ON ONES BEAM ENDS
17 How grandmasters play each other, generally (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
21 Cooked neat new North American dish (7) ANTENNA
22 Royal court official spoils prince (7)MARSHAL
23 What might keep me warm, I wondered, shivering (9) EIDERDOWN
24 A graduate, with it, returned violin (5)
25 Whitish wooden post (4) PALE
26 Small house on estate I’m getting converted (10) MAISONETTE
Down
1 Hat Norma lost in race (8) MARATHON
2 Top game (7)
3 PMs do it regularly, visit Chequers? (2,2,3,7)
4 Prize may make son cry (5) SWEEP
5 Outcome of mowing at the farm (9) AFTERMATH
7 Blamed copper in fixed case ending in bird (7)
8 Bishop with book in bed (6)
9 Make a deal once more to save pub after industrial acrion (6,1,7)
15 Steps taken to control a rising river (5,4)
16 Girl receiving help to get to Australian city (8) ADELAIDE
18 Keep clubs I dealt out (7)CITADEL
19 Basically, try to interrupt a race (2,5)AS HABIT Correction AT HEART
20 Highly delighted having buried the hatchet (4,2)
22 Lacking bit of muscle in America (5)MINUS

[spchennai]

Across
1 Barmy story about automobile in island republic (10) MADAGASCAR
6 Film star getting rid of old clothes (4) GARB
10 Right oven for joint (5) ROAST
11 Dash back across Ohio, say, in station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR
12 Couple on stage dance (3-4)TWO-STEP
13 Further publication concerning affair (7) REISSUE
14 Desperate, guys in band soon see a different way (2,4,4,4) ON ONES BEAM ENDS
17 How grandmasters play each other, generally (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
21 Cooked neat new North American dish (7) ANTENNA
22 Royal court official spoils prince (7)MARSHAL
23 What might keep me warm, I wondered, shivering (9) EIDERDOWN
24 A graduate, with it, returned violin (5)
25 Whitish wooden post (4) PALE
26 Small house on estate I’m getting converted (10) MAISONETTE
Down
1 Hat Norma lost in race (8) MARATHON
2 Top game (7) DIABOLO
3 PMs do it regularly, visit Chequers? (2,2,3,7) GO TO THE COUNTRY
4 Prize may make son cry (5) SWEEP
5 Outcome of mowing at the farm (9) AFTERMATH
7 Blamed copper in fixed case ending in bird (7) ACCUSED
8 Bishop with book in bed (6)
9 Make a deal once more to save pub after industrial acrion (6,1,7) STRIKE A BARGAIN
15 Steps taken to control a rising river (5,4) BOSSA NOVA
16 Girl receiving help to get to Australian city (8) ADELAIDE
18 Keep clubs I dealt out (7)CITADEL
19 Basically, try to interrupt a race (2,5)AS HABIT Correction AT HEART
20 Highly delighted having buried the hatchet (4,2)
22 Lacking bit of muscle in America (5)MINUS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Barmy story about automobile in island republic (10) MADAGASCAR
6 Film star getting rid of old clothes (4) GARB
10 Right oven for joint (5) ROAST
11 Dash back across Ohio, say, in station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR
12 Couple on stage dance (3-4)TWO-STEP
13 Further publication concerning affair (7) REISSUE
14 Desperate, guys in band soon see a different way (2,4,4,4) ON ONES BEAM ENDS
17 How grandmasters play each other, generally (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
21 Cooked neat new North American dish (7) ANTENNA
22 Royal court official spoils prince (7)MARSHAL
23 What might keep me warm, I wondered, shivering (9) EIDERDOWN
24 A graduate, with it, returned violin (5)AMATI
25 Whitish wooden post (4) PALE
26 Small house on estate I’m getting converted (10) MAISONETTE
Down
1 Hat Norma lost in race (8) MARATHON
2 Top game (7) DIABOLO
3 PMs do it regularly, visit Chequers? (2,2,3,7) GO TO THE COUNTRY
4 Prize may make son cry (5) SWEEP
5 Outcome of mowing at the farm (9) AFTERMATH
7 Blamed copper in fixed case ending in bird (7) ACCUSED
8 Bishop with book in bed (6)BORDER
9 Make a deal once more to save pub after industrial acrion (6,1,7) STRIKE A BARGAIN
15 Steps taken to control a rising river (5,4) BOSSA NOVA
16 Girl receiving help to get to Australian city (8) ADELAIDE
18 Keep clubs I dealt out (7)CITADEL
19 Basically, try to interrupt a race (2,5)AS HABIT Correction AT HEART
20 Highly delighted having buried the hatchet (4,2)MADE UP
22 Lacking bit of muscle in America (5)MINUS


:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Violent Somalian picture (4,4)
5 Opening in rear part of human body, say (6)
9 Check tin content in a vessel (8)
10 Chamber of a radioactive isotope — of Hydrogen, not Titanium (6)
12 Institute not quite keen to rope in University as associate (9)
13 Edit out bad language in unforgettable epic (5)
14 Movie I’d try perhaps (5,7)
18 Designs never fashioned for dinner wear, say (7,5) EVENING DRESS
23 Lawbreaker starting to look around for cover (5)
24 Ban and bury a book (9)
26 A message lacking sense of right or wrong (6)
27 One working for a better cause! (8)
28 It grows more by processing (6) EMBRYO
29 End of the wedge is broken — on the outside (8)
Down
1 Doctor’s order mostly placed in Missouri (6)
2 Well, diamonds left lying in New York (6)
3 Cut into a narrow road and caught in (5)
4 Auditor’s little trick (7)
6 Pesticides used for killing ants bear labels — after all, dangerous (9)
7 Land sheltering cows with ailment (8)
8 Part of website dwelling on a legendary guitarist (4,4)
11 Bow and surrender (4)
15 One small rare change in schedule (9) ITINERARY
16 Capital of Belgium, class! (8) BELGRADE
17 Sacrifice of old Macbeth maybe (8) HECATOMB
19 Take over Purchase (4)
20 Left exhausted after lecture ends (7)
21 One going in for good cycling outfit (6)
22 Staff’s resisting — beginning to fast (6)
25Wake up and head off to make a complaint (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Violent Somalian picture (4,4)
5 Opening in rear part of human body, say (6)
9 Check tin content in a vessel (8)
10 Chamber of a radioactive isotope — of Hydrogen, not Titanium (6)
12 Institute not quite keen to rope in University as associate (9)
13 Edit out bad language in unforgettable epic (5)
14 Movie I’d try perhaps (5,7)
18 Designs never fashioned for dinner wear, say (7,5) EVENING DRESS
23 Lawbreaker starting to look around for cover (5)
24 Ban and bury a book (9)
26 A message lacking sense of right or wrong (6)
27 One working for a better cause! (8)
28 It grows more by processing (6) EMBRYO
29 End of the wedge is broken — on the outside (8)
Down
1 Doctor’s order mostly placed in Missouri (6)
2 Well, diamonds left lying in New York (6)
3 Cut into a narrow road and caught in (5)
4 Auditor’s little trick (7)
6 Pesticides used for killing ants bear labels — after all, dangerous (9)
7 Land sheltering cows with ailment (8)
8 Part of website dwelling on a legendary guitarist (4,4)
11 Bow and surrender (4)
15 One small rare change in schedule (9) ITINERARY
16 Capital of Belgium, class! (8) BELGRADE
17 Sacrifice of old Macbeth maybe (8) HECATOMB
19 Take over Purchase (4) GRIP
20 Left exhausted after lecture ends (7) RETIRED
21 One going in for good cycling outfit (6) BIKINI
22 Staff’s resisting — beginning to fast (6) STARVE
25 Wake up and head off to make a complaint (5) ROUSE

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Across
1 Violent Somalian picture (4,4) MONA LISA
5 Opening in rear part of human body, say (6)
9 Check tin content in a vessel (8)
10 Chamber of a radioactive isotope — of Hydrogen, not Titanium (6)
12 Institute not quite keen to rope in University as associate (9)
13 Edit out bad language in unforgettable epic (5)
14 Movie I’d try perhaps (5,7)
18 Designs never fashioned for dinner wear, say (7,5) EVENING DRESS
23 Lawbreaker starting to look around for cover (5) GRATE
24 Ban and bury a book (9) INTERDICT
26 A message lacking sense of right or wrong (6) AMORAL
27 One working for a better cause! (8)
28 It grows more by processing (6) EMBRYO
29 End of the wedge is broken — on the outside (8)
Down
1 Doctor’s order mostly placed in Missouri (6)
2 Well, diamonds left lying in New York (6)
3 Cut into a narrow road and caught in (5)
4 Auditor’s little trick (7) SLEIGHT
6 Pesticides used for killing ants bear labels — after all, dangerous (9)
7 Land sheltering cows with ailment (8)
8 Part of website dwelling on a legendary guitarist (4,4)
11 Bow and surrender (4)
15 One small rare change in schedule (9) ITINERARY
16 Capital of Belgium, class! (8) BELGRADE
17 Sacrifice of old Macbeth maybe (8) HECATOMB
19 Take over Purchase (4) GRIP
20 Left exhausted after lecture ends (7) RETIRED
21 One going in for good cycling outfit (6) BIKINI
22 Staff’s resisting — beginning to fast (6) STARVE
25 Wake up and head off to make a complaint (5) ROUSE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Violent Somalian picture (4,4) MONA LISA
5 Opening in rear part of human body, say (6)
9 Check tin content in a vessel (8)
10 Chamber of a radioactive isotope — of Hydrogen, not Titanium (6)
12 Institute not quite keen to rope in University as associate (9)COLLEAGUE
13 Edit out bad language in unforgettable epic (5)
14 Movie I’d try perhaps (5,7)
18 Designs never fashioned for dinner wear, say (7,5) EVENING DRESS
23 Lawbreaker starting to look around for cover (5) GRATE
24 Ban and bury a book (9) INTERDICT
26 A message lacking sense of right or wrong (6) AMORAL
27 One working for a better cause! (8)
28 It grows more by processing (6) EMBRYO
29 End of the wedge is broken — on the outside (8)
Down
1 Doctor’s order mostly placed in Missouri (6)
2 Well, diamonds left lying in New York (6)NICELY
3 Cut into a narrow road and caught in (5)LANCE
4 Auditor’s little trick (7) SLEIGHT
6 Pesticides used for killing ants bear labels — after all, dangerous (9)
7 Land sheltering cows with ailment (8)
8 Part of website dwelling on a legendary guitarist (4,4)HOME PAGE
11 Bow and surrender (4)BEND
15 One small rare change in schedule (9) ITINERARY
16 Capital of Belgium, class! (8) BELGRADE
17 Sacrifice of old Macbeth maybe (8) HECATOMB
19 Take over Purchase (4) GRIP
20 Left exhausted after lecture ends (7) RETIRED
21 One going in for good cycling outfit (6) BIKINI
22 Staff’s resisting — beginning to fast (6) STARVE
25 Wake up and head off to make a complaint (5) ROUSE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Violent Somalian picture (4,4) MONA LISA
5 Opening in rear part of human body, say (6)BREACH
9 Check tin content in a vessel (8)DECANTER
10 Chamber of a radioactive isotope — of Hydrogen, not Titanium (6)ATRIUM
12 Institute not quite keen to rope in University as associate (9)COLLEAGUE
13 Edit out bad language in unforgettable epic (5)BLEEP
14 Movie I’d try perhaps (5,7)DIRTY DANCING
18 Designs never fashioned for dinner wear, say (7,5) EVENING DRESS
23 Lawbreaker starting to look around for cover (5) GRATE
24 Ban and bury a book (9) INTERDICT
26 A message lacking sense of right or wrong (6) AMORAL
27 One working for a better cause! (8)CROUPIER
28 It grows more by processing (6) EMBRYO
29 End of the wedge is broken — on the outside (8)EDGEWISE
Down
1 Doctor’s order mostly placed in Missouri (6)MEDICO
2 Well, diamonds left lying in New York (6)NICELY
3 Cut into a narrow road and caught in (5)LANCE
4 Auditor’s little trick (7) SLEIGHT
6 Pesticides used for killing ants bear labels — after all, dangerous (9)RATSBANES
7 Land sheltering cows with ailment (8)AKINESIA
8 Part of website dwelling on a legendary guitarist (4,4)HOME PAGE
11 Bow and surrender (4)BEND
15 One small rare change in schedule (9) ITINERARY
16 Capital of Belgium, class! (8) BELGRADE
17 Sacrifice of old Macbeth maybe (8) HECATOMB
19 Take over Purchase (4) GRIP
20 Left exhausted after lecture ends (7) RETIRED
21 One going in for good cycling outfit (6) BIKINI
22 Staff’s resisting — beginning to fast (6) STARVE
25 Wake up and head off to make a complaint (5) ROUSE

:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 River houses, West provided, for a former spouse (2-4)
4 Means of transport for the young, obtained from top youth congress leader, within a short time (8)
10 Illustration of hysterical England at the beginning (9)
11 Containing gold supplied by Maurice (5) AURIC
12 Hack a man clutching gold shilling (5)
13 A unit of the first social reformer with some money (4,5)
14 Persistent refusal by bridge partners to start playing (7)
16 Almost rest on a beast (4)
19 Some closet extremists communicate using a cell phone (4)
21 Dress a large bird from the east, after taking a fee upfront (7)
24 Start to signal, adopting oriental pattern, with spaces in between (4,5)
25 Register it back with a resident of the Sundarbans (5)
26 Fool king with a different side (5)
27 Kit’s joke found by soldiers in Ethiopia (9)
28 Find completed record in the front (8)
29 Honourable circle found within some small medieval tournament (6)
Down
1 Does this large animal become burdensome when pale? (8)
2 Hesitation in engaging in making a bet (8)
3 Wafer, at first, floating on a sheet of water (5)
5 Plaything to tease an attractive person (3,4)
6 Defends studies around the site of the Vijayanagar empire (9)
7 Greek enchantress nearly takes us to a public spectacle (6)
8 Once worried of Parisian scramble (6)
9 Large crown in ringmaster’s province (3,3)
15 Hewed teak, collected by a party, to demonstrate a martial art (9) TAEKWANDO
17 Catch and throw entertainers in jail using right legs (8) JUGGLERS
18 Pledges to marry alien held in stocks (8)
20 Snare, Zee set, for a swinging bar in the air (7) TRAPEZE
21 Quebec supports revolutionary means of money transfer (6)
22 Obligatory cross seen around church (6)
23 Zambia’s topless stars? They amount to nothing (6) ZEROES
25 Blood group of pet, you for the most part, treated (4,1)

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Across
1 River houses, West provided, for a former spouse (2-4)
4 Means of transport for the young, obtained from top youth congress leader, within a short time (8)
10 Illustration of hysterical England at the beginning (9)
11 Containing gold supplied by Maurice (5) AURIC
12 Hack a man clutching gold shilling (5) HORSE
13 A unit of the first social reformer with some money (4,5)
14 Persistent refusal by bridge partners to start playing (7)
16 Almost rest on a beast (4)
19 Some closet extremists communicate using a cell phone (4)
21 Dress a large bird from the east, after taking a fee upfront (7)
24 Start to signal, adopting oriental pattern, with spaces in between (4,5)
25 Register it back with a resident of the Sundarbans (5)
26 Fool king with a different side (5)
27 Kit’s joke found by soldiers in Ethiopia (9)
28 Find completed record in the front (8)
29 Honourable circle found within some small medieval tournament (6)
Down
1 Does this large animal become burdensome when pale? (8) ELEPHANT
2 Hesitation in engaging in making a bet (8) WAGERING
3 Wafer, at first, floating on a sheet of water (5) FLAKE
5 Plaything to tease an attractive person (3,4) RAG DOLL
6 Defends studies around the site of the Vijayanagar empire (9)
7 Greek enchantress nearly takes us to a public spectacle (6)
8 Once worried of Parisian scramble (6)
9 Large crown in ringmaster’s province (3,3)
15 Hewed teak, collected by a party, to demonstrate a martial art (9) TAEKWANDO
17 Catch and throw entertainers in jail using right legs (8) JUGGLERS
18 Pledges to marry alien held in stocks (8)
20 Snare, Zee set, for a swinging bar in the air (7) TRAPEZE
21 Quebec supports revolutionary means of money transfer (6)
22 Obligatory cross seen around church (6)
23 Zambia’s topless stars? They amount to nothing (6) ZEROES
25 Blood group of pet, you for the most part, treated (4,1)

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[deepakgita]

A double Pangram Circus today.

Across
1 River houses, West provided, for a former spouse (2-4)
4 Means of transport for the young, obtained from top youth congress leader, within a short time (8)
10 Illustration of hysterical England at the beginning (9)
11 Containing gold supplied by Maurice (5) AURIC
12 Hack a man clutching gold shilling (5) HORSE
13 A unit of the first social reformer with some money (4,5)
14 Persistent refusal by bridge partners to start playing (7)
16 Almost rest on a beast (4)
19 Some closet extremists communicate using a cell phone (4)
21 Dress a large bird from the east, after taking a fee upfront (7)
24 Start to signal, adopting oriental pattern, with spaces in between (4,5)
25 Register it back with a resident of the Sundarbans (5)
26 Fool king with a different side (5)
27 Kit’s joke found by soldiers in Ethiopia (9)
28 Find completed record in the front (8)
29 Honourable circle found within some small medieval tournament (6)
Down
1 Does this large animal become burdensome when pale? (8) ELEPHANT
2 Hesitation in engaging in making a bet (8) WAGERING
3 Wafer, at first, floating on a sheet of water (5) FLAKE
5 Plaything to tease an attractive person (3,4) RAG DOLL
6 Defends studies around the site of the Vijayanagar empire (9)
7 Greek enchantress nearly takes us to a public spectacle (6)
8 Once worried of Parisian scramble (6)
9 Large crown in ringmaster’s province (3,3) BIG TOP
15 Hewed teak, collected by a party, to demonstrate a martial art (9) TAEKWANDO
17 Catch and throw entertainers in jail using right legs (8) JUGGLERS
18 Pledges to marry alien held in stocks (8) BETROTHS
20 Snare, Zee set, for a swinging bar in the air (7) TRAPEZE
21 Quebec supports revolutionary means of money transfer (6) CHEQUE
22 Obligatory cross seen around church (6) FORCED
23 Zambia’s topless stars? They amount to nothing (6) ZEROES
25 Blood group of pet, you for the most part, treated (4,1) TYPE O

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 River houses, West provided, for a former spouse (2-4)EX-WIFE
4 Means of transport for the young, obtained from top youth congress leader, within a short time (8)
10 Illustration of hysterical England at the beginning (9)
11 Containing gold supplied by Maurice (5) AURIC
12 Hack a man clutching gold shilling (5) HORSE
13 A unit of the first social reformer with some money (4,5)
14 Persistent refusal by bridge partners to start playing (7)
16 Almost rest on a beast (4)LION
19 Some closet extremists communicate using a cell phone (4)
21 Dress a large bird from the east, after taking a fee upfront (7)
24 Start to signal, adopting oriental pattern, with spaces in between (4,5)
25 Register it back with a resident of the Sundarbans (5)TIGER
26 Fool king with a different side (5)CLOWN
27 Kit’s joke found by soldiers in Ethiopia (9)
28 Find completed record in the front (8)DISCOVER
29 Honourable circle found within some small medieval tournament (6)
Down
1 Does this large animal become burdensome when pale? (8) ELEPHANT
2 Hesitation in engaging in making a bet (8) WAGERING
3 Wafer, at first, floating on a sheet of water (5) FLAKE
5 Plaything to tease an attractive person (3,4) RAG DOLL
6 Defends studies around the site of the Vijayanagar empire (9)
7 Greek enchantress nearly takes us to a public spectacle (6)
8 Once worried of Parisian scramble (6)
9 Large crown in ringmaster’s province (3,3) BIG TOP
15 Hewed teak, collected by a party, to demonstrate a martial art (9) TAEKWANDO
17 Catch and throw entertainers in jail using right legs (8) JUGGLERS
18 Pledges to marry alien held in stocks (8) BETROTHS
20 Snare, Zee set, for a swinging bar in the air (7) TRAPEZE
21 Quebec supports revolutionary means of money transfer (6) CHEQUE
22 Obligatory cross seen around church (6) FORCED
23 Zambia’s topless stars? They amount to nothing (6) ZEROES
25 Blood group of pet, you for the most part, treated (4,1) TYPE O

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 River houses, West provided, for a former spouse (2-4)EX-WIFE
4 Means of transport for the young, obtained from top youth congress leader, within a short time (8)TRICYCLE
10 Illustration of hysterical England at the beginning (9)ENGRAVING
11 Containing gold supplied by Maurice (5) AURIC
12 Hack a man clutching gold shilling (5) HORSE
13 A unit of the first social reformer with some money (4,5)TROY POUND
14 Persistent refusal by bridge partners to start playing (7)NONSTOP
16 Almost rest on a beast (4)LION
19 Some closet extremists communicate using a cell phone (4)TEXT
21 Dress a large bird from the east, after taking a fee upfront (7)COSTUME
24 Start to signal, adopting oriental pattern, with spaces in between (4,5)OPEN WEAVE
25 Register it back with a resident of the Sundarbans (5)TIGER
26 Fool king with a different side (5)CLOWN
27 Kit’s joke found by soldiers in Ethiopia (9)EQUIPMENT
28 Find completed record in the front (8)DISCOVER
29 Honourable circle found within some small medieval tournament (6)JOUSTS
Down
1 Does this large animal become burdensome when pale? (8) ELEPHANT
2 Hesitation in engaging in making a bet (8) WAGERING
3 Wafer, at first, floating on a sheet of water (5) FLAKE
5 Plaything to tease an attractive person (3,4) RAG DOLL
6 Defends studies around the site of the Vijayanagar empire (9)CHAMPIONS
7 Greek enchantress nearly takes us to a public spectacle (6)CIRCUS
8 Once worried of Parisian scramble (6)ENCODE
9 Large crown in ringmaster’s province (3,3) BIG TOP
15 Hewed teak, collected by a party, to demonstrate a martial art (9) TAEKWANDO
17 Catch and throw entertainers in jail using right legs (8) JUGGLERS
18 Pledges to marry alien held in stocks (8) BETROTHS
20 Snare, Zee set, for a swinging bar in the air (7) TRAPEZE
21 Quebec supports revolutionary means of money transfer (6) CHEQUE
22 Obligatory cross seen around church (6) FORCED
23 Zambia’s topless stars? They amount to nothing (6) ZEROES
25 Blood group of pet, you for the most part, treated (4,1) TYPE O

:clap::clap::clap: A delightful double pangram circus indeed!:-D

The enchantment of the circus is ever green for me:http://ppavalamani.blogspot.in/2010/04/big-top-wonder.html
Even during the last visit of our our kids on Christmas holidays we didn't miss going to the Indian Circus showing in our place! I continue to be still mesmerised!:-D

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and the good point is that animals are gradually being withdrawn,
and replaced by novel acts by humans.

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Remains because foundation recalled retiring teacher (6)
4 Tension from borders primarily seen around India (8)
10 Financial unit to check any price that’s rigged (9)
11 Records withdrawal of attack (5)
12 Eggs broken into a big hand (7)
13 Crazy in the head, matter needing investigation (7) NUTCASE
14 Then how can you lose weight in this area in London? (4) SOHO
15 Those damaging reputations left with a bill sent for reparation (10)
19 Uneasy peace after son stopped living outside (10)
20 Low variable returns rise sharply (4)
23 Delights wife with grants (7)
26 Literal operating environment for hot tropical storm (7)
27 Backing, backing, backing latest country (5)
28 After act of kindness regularly hit the pet (9)
29 Very thin, sleek in a way, tall to an extent (8)
30 Mercury and Earth, say two females in orbit? (6)
Down
1 Initially daring gambits securing ultimately favourable positions (7)
2 Support clear winners overcoming heart and spinal problems (9)
3 Isn’t it necessary to include title of respect for people in some Arctic regions? (6)
5 Most prominent member out of twelve having a change of heart (5) DOYEN
6 Naturally any inlet flows (8) INNATELY
7 Complex trauma nursing not required (5)
8 Resists being a front for sorority members (7) SISTERS
9 No date appears in canned juice, a recipe for disease (8)
16 English court preventing engineering to be made optional subject (8)
17 Old record is received by people coming back for new term (9)
18 Use a machine, perhaps one of a pair to tail a car (8)
19 Diamonds and gold that’s included with primarily silver wedding gifts (7)
21 Good behaviour: a point required in anyone’s wife (7)
22 Tidy tree (6)
24 Rim beyond end of continental shelf (5)
25 Furniture sent across Italy’s capital (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Remains because foundation recalled retiring teacher (6) DEBRIS
4 Tension from borders primarily seen around India (8) EDGINESS
10 Financial unit to check any price that’s rigged (9) PECUNIARY
11 Records withdrawal of attack (5) NOTES
12 Eggs broken into a big hand (7) OVATION
13 Crazy in the head, matter needing investigation (7) NUTCASE
14 Then how can you lose weight in this area in London? (4) SOHO
15 Those damaging reputations left with a bill sent for reparation (10)
19 Uneasy peace after son stopped living outside (10)
20 Low variable returns rise sharply (4)
23 Delights wife with grants (7)
26 Literal operating environment for hot tropical storm (7)
27 Backing, backing, backing latest country (5)
28 After act of kindness regularly hit the pet (9)
29 Very thin, sleek in a way, tall to an extent (8)
30 Mercury and Earth, say two females in orbit? (6)
Down
1 Initially daring gambits securing ultimately favourable positions (7)
2 Support clear winners overcoming heart and spinal problems (9)
3 Isn’t it necessary to include title of respect for people in some Arctic regions? (6)
5 Most prominent member out of twelve having a change of heart (5) DOYEN
6 Naturally any inlet flows (8) INNATELY
7 Complex trauma nursing not required (5)
8 Resists being a front for sorority members (7) SISTERS
9 No date appears in canned juice, a recipe for disease (8)
16 English court preventing engineering to be made optional subject (8)
17 Old record is received by people coming back for new term (9)
18 Use a machine, perhaps one of a pair to tail a car (8)
19 Diamonds and gold that’s included with primarily silver wedding gifts (7)
21 Good behaviour: a point required in anyone’s wife (7)
22 Tidy tree (6)
24 Rim beyond end of continental shelf (5)
25 Furniture sent across Italy’s capital (5)

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Across
1 Remains because foundation recalled retiring teacher (6)
4 Tension from borders primarily seen around India (8) EDGINESS
10 Financial unit to check any price that’s rigged (9)
11 Records withdrawal of attack (5) NOTES
12 Eggs broken into a big hand (7)
13 Crazy in the head, matter needing investigation (7) NUTCASE
14 Then how can you lose weight in this area in London? (4) SOHO
15 Those damaging reputations left with a bill sent for reparation (10)
19 Uneasy peace after son stopped living outside (10)
20 Low variable returns rise sharply (4)
23 Delights wife with grants (7) WALLOWS
26 Literal operating environment for hot tropical storm (7)
27 Backing, backing, backing latest country (5)
28 After act of kindness regularly hit the pet (9)
29 Very thin, sleek in a way, tall to an extent (8)
30 Mercury and Earth, say two females in orbit? (6)
Down
1 Initially daring gambits securing ultimately favourable positions (7)
2 Support clear winners overcoming heart and spinal problems (9) BACKACHES
3 Isn’t it necessary to include title of respect for people in some Arctic regions? (6) INNUIT
5 Most prominent member out of twelve having a change of heart (5) DOYEN
6 Naturally any inlet flows (8) INNATELY
7 Complex trauma nursing not required (5) EXTRA
8 Resists being a front for sorority members (7) SISTERS
9 No date appears in canned juice, a recipe for disease (8)
16 English court preventing engineering to be made optional subject (8)
17 Old record is received by people coming back for new term (9)
18 Use a machine, perhaps one of a pair to tail a car (8)
19 Diamonds and gold that’s included with primarily silver wedding gifts (7)
21 Good behaviour: a point required in anyone’s wife (7)
22 Tidy tree (6)
24 Rim beyond end of continental shelf (5) LEDGE
25 Furniture sent across Italy’s capital (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Remains because foundation recalled retiring teacher (6)DEBRIS
4 Tension from borders primarily seen around India (8) EDGINESS
10 Financial unit to check any price that’s rigged (9)PECUNIARY
11 Records withdrawal of attack (5) NOTES
12 Eggs broken into a big hand (7)OVATION
13 Crazy in the head, matter needing investigation (7) NUTCASE
14 Then how can you lose weight in this area in London? (4) SOHO
15 Those damaging reputations left with a bill sent for reparation (10)
19 Uneasy peace after son stopped living outside (10)
20 Low variable returns rise sharply (4)
23 Delights wife with grants (7) WALLOWS
26 Literal operating environment for hot tropical storm (7)
27 Backing, backing, backing latest country (5)INDIA
28 After act of kindness regularly hit the pet (9)
29 Very thin, sleek in a way, tall to an extent (8)SKELETAL
30 Mercury and Earth, say two females in orbit? (6)
Down
1 Initially daring gambits securing ultimately favourable positions (7)DEPLOYS
2 Support clear winners overcoming heart and spinal problems (9) BACKACHES
3 Isn’t it necessary to include title of respect for people in some Arctic regions? (6) INNUIT
5 Most prominent member out of twelve having a change of heart (5) DOYEN
6 Naturally any inlet flows (8) INNATELY
7 Complex trauma nursing not required (5) EXTRA
8 Resists being a front for sorority members (7) SISTERS
9 No date appears in canned juice, a recipe for disease (8)
16 English court preventing engineering to be made optional subject (8)
17 Old record is received by people coming back for new term (9)
18 Use a machine, perhaps one of a pair to tail a car (8)AUTOMATE
19 Diamonds and gold that’s included with primarily silver wedding gifts (7)
21 Good behaviour: a point required in anyone’s wife (7)
22 Tidy tree (6)SPRUCE
24 Rim beyond end of continental shelf (5) LEDGE
25 Furniture sent across Italy’s capital (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Remains because foundation recalled retiring teacher (6)DEBRIS
4 Tension from borders primarily seen around India (8) EDGINESS
10 Financial unit to check any price that’s rigged (9)PECUNIARY
11 Records withdrawal of attack (5) NOTES
12 Eggs broken into a big hand (7)OVATION
13 Crazy in the head, matter needing investigation (7) NUTCASE
14 Then how can you lose weight in this area in London? (4) SOHO
15 Those damaging reputations left with a bill sent for reparation (10) LIBELLANTS
19 Uneasy peace after son stopped living outside (10) DISQUIETED
20 Low variable returns rise sharply (4) ZOOM
23 Delights wife with grants (7) WALLOWS
26 Literal operating environment for hot tropical storm (7) TYPHOON
27 Backing, backing, backing latest country (5)INDIA
28 After act of kindness regularly hit the pet (9) FAVOURITE
29 Very thin, sleek in a way, tall to an extent (8)SKELETAL
30 Mercury and Earth, say two females in orbit? (6) HERMES
Down
1 Initially daring gambits securing ultimately favourable positions (7)DEPLOYS
2 Support clear winners overcoming heart and spinal problems (9) BACKACHES
3 Isn’t it necessary to include title of respect for people in some Arctic regions? (6) INNUIT
5 Most prominent member out of twelve having a change of heart (5) DOYEN
6 Naturally any inlet flows (8) INNATELY
7 Complex trauma nursing not required (5) EXTRA
8 Resists being a front for sorority members (7) SISTERS
9 No date appears in canned juice, a recipe for disease (8) JAUNDICE
16 English court preventing engineering to be made optional subject (8) ELECTIVE
17 Old record is received by people coming back for new term (9) NEOLOGISM
18 Use a machine, perhaps one of a pair to tail a car (8)AUTOMATE
19 Diamonds and gold that’s included with primarily silver wedding gifts (7) DOWRIES
21 Good behaviour: a point required in anyone’s wife (7) MANNERS
22 Tidy tree (6)SPRUCE
24 Rim beyond end of continental shelf (5) LEDGE
25 Furniture sent across Italy’s capital (5) SOFIA

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: A pangram, a bit tough!

[CLUELESS]

Across

8Dread small dog that’s grown old? (6)

9Trouble returning as girl with reluctance crosses path of 15 (8)

10Crook’s crown placed on one-time gangster (8)

11Criminal directed to stay within Perth’s interiors (6)

12Crazy losing head over pineapples (6) ANANAS

13Runner, complacent sprained leg in inaugural race (8) SMUGGLER

15Mobster’s cover: smokestack (7)

17Betrayal by agent back on Friday, taking away radium (7) PERFIDY

20Doorbell fixed on cathouse (8)

22Outrage and row after umpire’s odd selection (6)

23Fugitive’s awl? (6)

25Cunningly lure trio with this purpose? (8)

26Sailor crosses river, in time to head south to quays (8)

27Couple of boys going round an antelope (3-3) DIK DIK

Down

1Attack and rip report in two (4,4)

2Expert soldiers of French origin in air defence marched (10)

3Apes with very large frames stood on ground (not level) (6)

4Everlasting, perhaps hair cream base found in a vessel (7)

5Girl’s kiss sure to leave son with attachment (8)

6Addict’s drug supplier is outside pub (4)

7Person with heart of a cheeseparer, in other words, a selfish person (6)

14Forgo and risk everything? (2,3,5) GO FOR BROKE

16Gun with no-good leader of L.E.T is highly illegal (8)

18 Wicked individual engaged in spread of spurious oil is caught (8)

19Fashionable and very coquettish. Not right (7)

21Playful jack’s dropped eyepiece (6)

22Disorganised, failing in duty (6)

24Barium used by students in research centres (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
8 Dread small dog that’s grown old? (6)
9 Trouble returning as girl with reluctance crosses path of 15 (8)
10 Crook’s crown placed on one-time gangster (8)
11 Criminal directed to stay within Perth’s interiors (6)
12 Crazy losing head over pineapples (6) ANANAS
13 Runner, complacent sprained leg in inaugural race (8) SMUGGLER
15 Mobster’s cover: smokestack (7)
17 Betrayal by agent back on Friday, taking away radium (7) PERFIDY
20 Doorbell fixed on cathouse (8)
22 Outrage and row after umpire’s odd selection (6) UPROAR
23 Fugitive’s awl? (6)
25 Cunningly lure trio with this purpose? (8) ULTERIOR
26 Sailor crosses river, in time to head south to quays (8)
27 Couple of boys going round an antelope (3-3) DIK DIK
Down
1 Attack and rip report in two (4,4)
2 Expert soldiers of French origin in air defence marched (10)
3 Apes with very large frames stood on ground (not level) (6)
4 Everlasting, perhaps hair cream base found in a vessel (7)
5 Girl’s kiss sure to leave son with attachment (8)
6 Addict’s drug supplier is outside pub (4)
7 Person with heart of a cheeseparer, in other words, a selfish person (6)
14 Forgo and risk everything? (2,3,5) GO FOR BROKE
16 Gun with no-good leader of L.E.T is highly illegal (8)
18 Wicked individual engaged in spread of spurious oil is caught (8) DIABOLIC
19 Fashionable and very coquettish. Not right (7)
21 Playful jack’s dropped eyepiece (6)
22 Disorganised, failing in duty (6) UNTIDY
24 Barium used by students in research centres (4) LABS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Dread small dog that’s grown old? (6)
9 Trouble returning as girl with reluctance crosses path of 15 (8)
10 Crook’s crown placed on one-time gangster (8)CRIMINAL
11 Criminal directed to stay within Perth’s interiors (6)
12 Crazy losing head over pineapples (6) ANANAS
13 Runner, complacent sprained leg in inaugural race (8) SMUGGLER
15 Mobster’s cover: smokestack (7)
17 Betrayal by agent back on Friday, taking away radium (7) PERFIDY
20 Doorbell fixed on cathouse (8)
22 Outrage and row after umpire’s odd selection (6) UPROAR
23 Fugitive’s awl? (6)OUTLAW
25 Cunningly lure trio with this purpose? (8) ULTERIOR
26 Sailor crosses river, in time to head south to quays (8)
27 Couple of boys going round an antelope (3-3) DIK DIK
Down
1 Attack and rip report in two (4,4)TEAR INTO
2 Expert soldiers of French origin in air defence marched (10)PROMENADED
3 Apes with very large frames stood on ground (not level) (6)
4 Everlasting, perhaps hair cream base found in a vessel (7)AGELESS
5 Girl’s kiss sure to leave son with attachment (8)
6 Addict’s drug supplier is outside pub (4)
7 Person with heart of a cheeseparer, in other words, a selfish person (6)
14 Forgo and risk everything? (2,3,5) GO FOR BROKE
16 Gun with no-good leader of L.E.T is highly illegal (8)
18 Wicked individual engaged in spread of spurious oil is caught (8) DIABOLIC
19 Fashionable and very coquettish. Not right (7)
21 Playful jack’s dropped eyepiece (6)
22 Disorganised, failing in duty (6) UNTIDY
24 Barium used by students in research centres (4) LABS

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Dread small dog that’s grown old? (6) TERROR
9 Trouble returning as girl with reluctance crosses path of 15 (8) GANGSTER
10 Crook’s crown placed on one-time gangster (8)CRIMINAL
11 Criminal directed to stay within Perth’s interiors (6) ERRANT
12 Crazy losing head over pineapples (6) ANANAS
13 Runner, complacent sprained leg in inaugural race (8) SMUGGLER
15 Mobster’s cover: smokestack (7) HOODLUM
17 Betrayal by agent back on Friday, taking away radium (7) PERFIDY
20 Doorbell fixed on cathouse (8) BORDELLO
22 Outrage and row after umpire’s odd selection (6) UPROAR
23 Fugitive’s awl? (6)OUTLAW
25 Cunningly lure trio with this purpose? (8) ULTERIOR
26 Sailor crosses river, in time to head south to quays (8)
27 Couple of boys going round an antelope (3-3) DIK DIK
Down
1 Attack and rip report in two (4,4)TEAR INTO
2 Expert soldiers of French origin in air defence marched (10)PROMENADED
3 Apes with very large frames stood on ground (not level) (6)
4 Everlasting, perhaps hair cream base found in a vessel (7)AGELESS
5 Girl’s kiss sure to leave son with attachment (8)
6 Addict’s drug supplier is outside pub (4)
7 Person with heart of a cheeseparer, in other words, a selfish person (6)
14 Forgo and risk everything? (2,3,5) GO FOR BROKE
16 Gun with no-good leader of L.E.T is highly illegal (8)
18 Wicked individual engaged in spread of spurious oil is caught (8) DIABOLIC
19 Fashionable and very coquettish. Not right (7)
21 Playful jack’s dropped eyepiece (6)
22 Disorganised, failing in duty (6) UNTIDY
24 Barium used by students in research centres (4) LABS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Dread small dog that’s grown old? (6) TERROR
9 Trouble returning as girl with reluctance crosses path of 15 (8) GANGSTER
10 Crook’s crown placed on one-time gangster (8)CRIMINAL
11 Criminal directed to stay within Perth’s interiors (6) ERRANT
12 Crazy losing head over pineapples (6) ANANAS
13 Runner, complacent sprained leg in inaugural race (8) SMUGGLER
15 Mobster’s cover: smokestack (7) HOODLUM
17 Betrayal by agent back on Friday, taking away radium (7) PERFIDY
20 Doorbell fixed on cathouse (8) BORDELLO
22 Outrage and row after umpire’s odd selection (6) UPROAR
23 Fugitive’s awl? (6)OUTLAW
25 Cunningly lure trio with this purpose? (8) ULTERIOR
26 Sailor crosses river, in time to head south to quays (8)HARBOURS
27 Couple of boys going round an antelope (3-3) DIK DIK
Down
1 Attack and rip report in two (4,4)TEAR INTO
2 Expert soldiers of French origin in air defence marched (10)PROMENADED
3 Apes with very large frames stood on ground (not level) (6)ORANGS
4 Everlasting, perhaps hair cream base found in a vessel (7)AGELESS
5 Girl’s kiss sure to leave son with attachment (8)ANNEXURE
6 Addict’s drug supplier is outside pub (4)USER
7 Person with heart of a cheeseparer, in other words, a selfish person (6)MEANIE
14 Forgo and risk everything? (2,3,5) GO FOR BROKE
16 Gun with no-good leader of L.E.T is highly illegal (8)UNLAWFUL
18 Wicked individual engaged in spread of spurious oil is caught (8) DIABOLIC
19 Fashionable and very coquettish. Not right (7)VOGUISH
21 Playful jack’s dropped eyepiece (6)OCULAR
22 Disorganised, failing in duty (6) UNTIDY
24 Barium used by students in research centres (4) LABS

:clap::clap::clap: A pucca criminal puzzle!:lol:

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Earth’s despair (6,5)

9Look into the river Mina foolishly got in (7) EXAMINE

10National serial I produced (7) ISRAELI

11For example, take a monarch to be keen (5) EAGER

12No matter how difficult, stay act on reform (2,3,4) AT ANY COST

13Superman’s watch, perhaps! (5)

15Sales isn’t manipulated, it is clean (9) STAINLESS

18Assort the assembled instruments (9)

21Agitation in state park (5)

22Agitated trade-unions do leave sombre (9)

24More favourable sentence for returning salesman (5)

26Orange juice and egg seasoned with herb… (7)

27Cancel injecting accountant with a catheter (7)

28Bone operated by nun’s as heard on radios (11)

Down

1Buzzer’s record accepted with hesitation by warden (9)

2Malay person foraging wildly to remove fruit (5)

3Gives out instalment earlier for repatriates (9)

4He! he was mad making donkey sounds (3-4)

5Short excuse by a graduate about a novel character (3,4)

6Strive to include After Dark’s initials in last minute (5)

7Followers choose to jump inside river at South (8)

8Cast metal on time (4)

14Attempts to eat in conventions (8)

16Particles knight misplaced, so added iodine particles (9)

17 Instructs an obnoxious person to come in at weekends (9)

19Music section endless in American state (7)

20Parlours in ship take money (7)

22Initially, Supreme Court ordered to nab foreign national (4)

23Reply about performance (5)

25Mickey’s pet with our forgotten neighbour! (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Earth’s despair (6,5)
9 Look into the river Mina foolishly got in (7) EXAMINE
10 National serial I produced (7) ISRAELI
11 For example, take a monarch to be keen (5) EAGER
12 No matter how difficult, stay act on reform (2,3,4) AT ANY COST
13 Superman’s watch, perhaps! (5)
15 Sales isn’t manipulated, it is clean (9) STAINLESS
18 Assort the assembled instruments (9)
21 Agitation in state park (5)
22 Agitated trade-unions do leave sombre (9)
24 More favourable sentence for returning salesman (5)
26 Orange juice and egg seasoned with herb… (7)
27 Cancel injecting accountant with a catheter (7)
28 Bone operated by nun’s as heard on radios (11)
Down
1 Buzzer’s record accepted with hesitation by warden (9)
2 Malay person foraging wildly to remove fruit (5) ORANG
3 Gives out instalment earlier for repatriates (9) EMIGRANTS
4 He! he was mad making donkey sounds (3-4) HEE HAWS
5 Short excuse by a graduate about a novel character (3,4) ALI BABA
6 Strive to include After Dark’s initials in last minute (5)
7 Followers choose to jump inside river at South (8) DEVOTEES
8 Cast metal on time (4)
14 Attempts to eat in conventions (8)
16 Particles knight misplaced, so added iodine particles (9)
17 Instructs an obnoxious person to come in at weekends (9)
19 Music section endless in American state (7)
20 Parlours in ship take money (7)
22 Initially, Supreme Court ordered to nab foreign national (4)
23 Reply about performance (5)
25 Mickey’s pet with our forgotten neighbour! (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Earth’s despair (6,5)
9 Look into the river Mina foolishly got in (7) EXAMINE
10 National serial I produced (7) ISRAELI
11 For example, take a monarch to be keen (5) EAGER
12 No matter how difficult, stay act on reform (2,3,4) AT ANY COST
13 Superman’s watch, perhaps! (5)
15 Sales isn’t manipulated, it is clean (9) STAINLESS
18 Assort the assembled instruments (9)
21 Agitation in state park (5)
22 Agitated trade-unions do leave sombre (9)
24 More favourable sentence for returning salesman (5)
26 Orange juice and egg seasoned with herb… (7)
27 Cancel injecting accountant with a catheter (7)
28 Bone operated by nun’s as heard on radios (11)
Down
1 Buzzer’s record accepted with hesitation by warden (9)
2 Malay person foraging wildly to remove fruit (5) ORANG
3 Gives out instalment earlier for repatriates (9) EMIGRANTS
4 He! he was mad making donkey sounds (3-4) HEE HAWS
5 Short excuse by a graduate about a novel character (3,4) ALI BABA
6 Strive to include After Dark’s initials in last minute (5)
7 Followers choose to jump inside river at South (8) DEVOTEES
8 Cast metal on time (4)
14 Attempts to eat in conventions (8)
16 Particles knight misplaced, so added iodine particles (9)
17 Instructs an obnoxious person to come in at weekends (9)
19 Music section endless in American state (7) ARIZONA
20 Parlours in ship take money (7) SPENCES
22 Initially, Supreme Court ordered to nab foreign national (4) SCOT
23 Reply about performance (5) REACT
25 Mickey’s pet with our forgotten neighbour! (5) PLUTO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Earth’s despair (6,5)BROKEN HEART
9 Look into the river Mina foolishly got in (7) EXAMINE
10 National serial I produced (7) ISRAELI
11 For example, take a monarch to be keen (5) EAGER
12 No matter how difficult, stay act on reform (2,3,4) AT ANY COST
13 Superman’s watch, perhaps! (5)TITAN
15 Sales isn’t manipulated, it is clean (9) STAINLESS
18 Assort the assembled instruments (9)RHEOSTATS
21 Agitation in state park (5)
22 Agitated trade-unions do leave sombre (9)
24 More favourable sentence for returning salesman (5)RIPER
26 Orange juice and egg seasoned with herb… (7)OREGANO
27 Cancel injecting accountant with a catheter (7)
28 Bone operated by nun’s as heard on radios (11)
Down
1 Buzzer’s record accepted with hesitation by warden (9)
2 Malay person foraging wildly to remove fruit (5) ORANG
3 Gives out instalment earlier for repatriates (9) EMIGRANTS
4 He! he was mad making donkey sounds (3-4) HEE HAWS
5 Short excuse by a graduate about a novel character (3,4) ALI BABA
6 Strive to include After Dark’s initials in last minute (5)
7 Followers choose to jump inside river at South (8) DEVOTEES
8 Cast metal on time (4)
14 Attempts to eat in conventions (8)
16 Particles knight misplaced, so added iodine particles (9)
17 Instructs an obnoxious person to come in at weekends (9)
19 Music section endless in American state (7) ARIZONA
20 Parlours in ship take money (7) SPENCES
22 Initially, Supreme Court ordered to nab foreign national (4) SCOT
23 Reply about performance (5) REACT
25 Mickey’s pet with our forgotten neighbour! (5) PLUTO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Earth’s despair (6,5)BROKEN HEART
9 Look into the river Mina foolishly got in (7) EXAMINE
10 National serial I produced (7) ISRAELI
11 For example, take a monarch to be keen (5) EAGER
12 No matter how difficult, stay act on reform (2,3,4) AT ANY COST
13 Superman’s watch, perhaps! (5)TITAN
15 Sales isn’t manipulated, it is clean (9) STAINLESS
18 Assort the assembled instruments (9)RHEOSTATS
21 Agitation in state park (5)UPSET
22 Agitated trade-unions do leave sombre (9)SATURNINE
24 More favourable sentence for returning salesman (5)RIPER
26 Orange juice and egg seasoned with herb… (7)OREGANO
27 Cancel injecting accountant with a catheter (7)CANNULA
28 Bone operated by nun’s as heard on radios (11)TRANSISTORS
Down
1 Buzzer’s record accepted with hesitation by warden (9)BEEFEATER
2 Malay person foraging wildly to remove fruit (5) ORANG
3 Gives out instalment earlier for repatriates (9) EMIGRANTS
4 He! he was mad making donkey sounds (3-4) HEE HAWS
5 Short excuse by a graduate about a novel character (3,4) ALI BABA
6 Strive to include After Dark’s initials in last minute (5)TARDY
7 Followers choose to jump inside river at South (8) DEVOTEES
8 Cast metal on time (4)TINT
14 Attempts to eat in conventions (8)TREATIES
16 Particles knight misplaced, so added iodine particles (9)NEUTRINOS
17 Instructs an obnoxious person to come in at weekends (9)SATURDAYS
19 Music section endless in American state (7) ARIZONA
20 Parlours in ship take money (7) SPENCES
22 Initially, Supreme Court ordered to nab foreign national (4) SCOT
23 Reply about performance (5) REACT
25 Mickey’s pet with our forgotten neighbour! (5) PLUTO

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Mantra Umang employs to hide pain (6) TRAUMA
4 Feel sorry for royal bird (6)
9 See knight substituting girl during match (4)
10 A steed that clears oxers and fillers (4,6) SHOW JUMPER
11 Everyone returns to chase ape gorging food (6)
12 Hostile car heading back to U.S. state carrying Iodine (8) INIMICAL
13 Bomb thrown into battle in Illinois (9)
15 Probabilities that coin tosses will result in this (4)
16 Briefly see writer grunt (4)
17 What’s found at the end of a letter, naturally! (9)
21 Half the job is to register a singer (8)
22 Extract student away from central movement (6)
24 Officer in charge of top-class goods (10)
25 Stir and cook taking the lid off (4)
26 More filthy end of korsi is cleaned with this (6)
27 Connecting half the network team (6)
Down
1 Way how model tap can be redesigned (7)
2 Withdraw article on ulna fractures after removing the ending (5)
3 Playing maracas can enhance one’s beauty (7) MASCARA
5 Order opposing players to unite (6) ENJOIN
6 Left over portion that is yet to come (9)
7 Soundly pull back seat cover (7)
8 Cut ripe strawberry fields, maybe? (6,7)
14 Cannibals and carnivores don’t eat without a bit of nutmeg (3-6)
16 Hollow circle circles centre’s centre. That’s convoluted! (7)
18 Songs advertised by dynamic ANZ on investments (7)
19 Properly aligned at the top (7)
20 Revolve around the French, killing army leader (6)
23 Dog to police mythological bird that’s rising (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Mantra Umang employs to hide pain (6) TRAUMA
4 Feel sorry for royal bird (6) REGRET
9 See knight substituting girl during match (4) TWIN
10 A steed that clears oxers and fillers (4,6) SHOW JUMPER
11 Everyone returns to chase ape gorging food (6) PAELLA
12 Hostile car heading back to U.S. state carrying Iodine (8) INIMICAL
13 Bomb thrown into battle in Illinois (9) CHAMPAIGN
15 Probabilities that coin tosses will result in this (4) ODDS
16 Briefly see writer grunt (4)
17 What’s found at the end of a letter, naturally! (9)
21 Half the job is to register a singer (8)
22 Extract student away from central movement (6)
24 Officer in charge of top-class goods (10)
25 Stir and cook taking the lid off (4)
26 More filthy end of korsi is cleaned with this (6)
27 Connecting half the network team (6)
Down
1 Way how model tap can be redesigned (7)
2 Withdraw article on ulna fractures after removing the ending (5)
3 Playing maracas can enhance one’s beauty (7) MASCARA
5 Order opposing players to unite (6) ENJOIN
6 Left over portion that is yet to come (9)
7 Soundly pull back seat cover (7)
8 Cut ripe strawberry fields, maybe? (6,7)
14 Cannibals and carnivores don’t eat without a bit of nutmeg (3-6)
16 Hollow circle circles centre’s centre. That’s convoluted! (7)
18 Songs advertised by dynamic ANZ on investments (7)
19 Properly aligned at the top (7)
20 Revolve around the French, killing army leader (6)
23 Dog to police mythological bird that’s rising (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Mantra Umang employs to hide pain (6) TRAUMA
4 Feel sorry for royal bird (6) REGRET
9 See knight substituting girl during match (4) TWIN
10 A steed that clears oxers and fillers (4,6) SHOW JUMPER
11 Everyone returns to chase ape gorging food (6) PAELLA
12 Hostile car heading back to U.S. state carrying Iodine (8) INIMICAL
13 Bomb thrown into battle in Illinois (9) CHAMPAIGN
15 Probabilities that coin tosses will result in this (4) ODDS
16 Briefly see writer grunt (4)
17 What’s found at the end of a letter, naturally! (9)SINCERELY
21 Half the job is to register a singer (8)
22 Extract student away from central movement (6)
24 Officer in charge of top-class goods (10)
25 Stir and cook taking the lid off (4)
26 More filthy end of korsi is cleaned with this (6)DUSTER
27 Connecting half the network team (6)
Down
1 Way how model tap can be redesigned (7)
2 Withdraw article on ulna fractures after removing the ending (5)ANNUL
3 Playing maracas can enhance one’s beauty (7) MASCARA
5 Order opposing players to unite (6) ENJOIN
6 Left over portion that is yet to come (9)REMAINDER
7 Soundly pull back seat cover (7)
8 Cut ripe strawberry fields, maybe? (6,7)
14 Cannibals and carnivores don’t eat without a bit of nutmeg (3-6)MAN-EATERS
16 Hollow circle circles centre’s centre. That’s convoluted! (7)
18 Songs advertised by dynamic ANZ on investments (7)
19 Properly aligned at the top (7)
20 Revolve around the French, killing army leader (6)
23 Dog to police mythological bird that’s rising (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Mantra Umang employs to hide pain (6) TRAUMA
4 Feel sorry for royal bird (6) REGRET
9 See knight substituting girl during match (4) TWIN
10 A steed that clears oxers and fillers (4,6) SHOW JUMPER
11 Everyone returns to chase ape gorging food (6) PAELLA
12 Hostile car heading back to U.S. state carrying Iodine (8) INIMICAL
13 Bomb thrown into battle in Illinois (9) CHAMPAIGN
15 Probabilities that coin tosses will result in this (4) ODDS
16 Briefly see writer grunt (4)OINK
17 What’s found at the end of a letter, naturally! (9)SINCERELY
21 Half the job is to register a singer (8)VOCALIST
22 Extract student away from central movement (6)NECTAR
24 Officer in charge of top-class goods (10)SUPERCARGO
25 Stir and cook taking the lid off (4)ROIL
26 More filthy end of korsi is cleaned with this (6)DUSTER
27 Connecting half the network team (6)WIRING
Down
1 Way how model tap can be redesigned (7)TOWPATH
2 Withdraw article on ulna fractures after removing the ending (5)ANNUL
3 Playing maracas can enhance one’s beauty (7) MASCARA
5 Order opposing players to unite (6) ENJOIN
6 Left over portion that is yet to come (9)REMAINDER
7 Soundly pull back seat cover (7)TOECAPS
8 Cut ripe strawberry fields, maybe? (6,7)MOVING PICTURE
14 Cannibals and carnivores don’t eat without a bit of nutmeg (3-6)MAN-EATERS
16 Hollow circle circles centre’s centre. That’s convoluted! (7)OROTUND
18 Songs advertised by dynamic ANZ on investments (7)CANZONI
19 Properly aligned at the top (7)LEADING
20 Revolve around the French, killing army leader (6)CIRCLE
23 Dog to police mythological bird that’s rising (5)CORGI

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Formal caution suggested by this court (4,7)
9 Spanish mayor called a lunatic (7)
10 Smiled broadly having good cooked dinner (7)
11 Match between local teams in English city (5)
12 Governor worried about wicket covered with weeds (9)
13 Scoff, upset by famous industrialist’s film (10)
15 Love quiet American work (4)
17 Girl in public school, losing heart (4)
18 Most uncommon to receive gen in jungle (10)
21 Admonished, head of council went quickly (9)
23 Exercise may make doctor unwell! (5)
24 Variety of kilts, notice, back in Hebridean archipelago (2,5)
25 Business interest (7)
26 Favourite in form? Note odds in the race fluctuating (8,3)
Down
1 Protection across the board? It may help one sleep at night (8,7) SECURITY BLANKET
2 Yale elmy? That could be nonsense (3,2,3) ALL MY EYE
3 About to be included in Conservative party’s statement of belief (5) CREDO
4 Metal bracket in corner by press (5,4) ANGLE IRON
5 Game bird, initially with crest (6) BRIDGE
6 What Carter once did successfully, but not his predecessor? (3,3,9)
7 Mean scoundrel after drink for pet (6)
8 Handsome youth a lecturer is after (6)
14 Bairn, surprisingly, was hard to indoctrinate (9)
16 Frosty spell may cause viral infection to flare up (4,4)
17 Suspension of business in bay (6)
19 Special gift adult left in shelter (6)
20 Girl is excellent right away (6)
22 Extremely debatable, my colour scheme (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Formal caution suggested by this court (4,7)
9 Spanish mayor called a lunatic (7)
10 Smiled broadly having good cooked dinner (7)GRINNED
11 Match between local teams in English city (5)
12 Governor worried about wicket covered with weeds (9)OVERGROWN
13 Scoff, upset by famous industrialist’s film (10)
15 Love quiet American work (4)OPUS
17 Girl in public school, losing heart (4)
18 Most uncommon to receive gen in jungle (10)
21 Admonished, head of council went quickly (9)CHASTENED
23 Exercise may make doctor unwell! (5)DRILL
24 Variety of kilts, notice, back in Hebridean archipelago (2,5)
25 Business interest (7)
26 Favourite in form? Note odds in the race fluctuating (8,3)
Down
1 Protection across the board? It may help one sleep at night (8,7) SECURITY BLANKET
2 Yale elmy? That could be nonsense (3,2,3) ALL MY EYE
3 About to be included in Conservative party’s statement of belief (5) CREDO
4 Metal bracket in corner by press (5,4) ANGLE IRON
5 Game bird, initially with crest (6) BRIDGE
6 What Carter once did successfully, but not his predecessor? (3,3,9)
7 Mean scoundrel after drink for pet (6)
8 Handsome youth a lecturer is after (6)
14 Bairn, surprisingly, was hard to indoctrinate (9)
16 Frosty spell may cause viral infection to flare up (4,4)
17 Suspension of business in bay (6)
19 Special gift adult left in shelter (6)
20 Girl is excellent right away (6)
22 Extremely debatable, my colour scheme (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Formal caution suggested by this court (4,7) STAR CHAMBER
9 Spanish mayor called a lunatic (7)
10 Smiled broadly having good cooked dinner (7)GRINNED
11 Match between local teams in English city (5)
12 Governor worried about wicket covered with weeds (9)OVERGROWN
13 Scoff, upset by famous industrialist’s film (10)
15 Love quiet American work (4)OPUS
17 Girl in public school, losing heart (4)
18 Most uncommon to receive gen in jungle (10) RAINFOREST
21 Admonished, head of council went quickly (9)CHASTENED
23 Exercise may make doctor unwell! (5)DRILL
24 Variety of kilts, notice, back in Hebridean archipelago (2,5)
25 Business interest (7)
26 Favourite in form? Note odds in the race fluctuating (8,3)
Down
1 Protection across the board? It may help one sleep at night (8,7) SECURITY BLANKET
2 Yale elmy? That could be nonsense (3,2,3) ALL MY EYE
3 About to be included in Conservative party’s statement of belief (5) CREDO
4 Metal bracket in corner by press (5,4) ANGLE IRON
5 Game bird, initially with crest (6) BRIDGE
6 What Carter once did successfully, but not his predecessor? (3,3,9) RUN FOR PRSIDENT
7 Mean scoundrel after drink for pet (6)
8 Handsome youth a lecturer is after (6) ADONIS
14 Bairn, surprisingly, was hard to indoctrinate (9)
16 Frosty spell may cause viral infection to flare up (4,4)
17 Suspension of business in bay (6)
19 Special gift adult left in shelter (6) TALENT
20 Girl is excellent right away (6)
22 Extremely debatable, my colour scheme (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Formal caution suggested by this court (4,7) STAR CHAMBER
9 Spanish mayor called a lunatic (7)ALCALDE
10 Smiled broadly having good cooked dinner (7)GRINNED
11 Match between local teams in English city (5)DERBY
12 Governor worried about wicket covered with weeds (9)OVERGROWN
13 Scoff, upset by famous industrialist’s film (10)GETTYSBURG
15 Love quiet American work (4)OPUS
17 Girl in public school, losing heart (4)RUBY
18 Most uncommon to receive gen in jungle (10) RAINFOREST
21 Admonished, head of council went quickly (9)CHASTENED
23 Exercise may make doctor unwell! (5)DRILL
24 Variety of kilts, notice, back in Hebridean archipelago (2,5)ST KILDA
25 Business interest (7)CONCERN
26 Favourite in form? Note odds in the race fluctuating (8,3)TEACHERS PET
Down
1 Protection across the board? It may help one sleep at night (8,7) SECURITY BLANKET
2 Yale elmy? That could be nonsense (3,2,3) ALL MY EYE
3 About to be included in Conservative party’s statement of belief (5) CREDO
4 Metal bracket in corner by press (5,4) ANGLE IRON
5 Game bird, initially with crest (6) BRIDGE
6 What Carter once did successfully, but not his predecessor? (3,3,9) RUN FOR PRSIDENT
7 Mean scoundrel after drink for pet (6)
8 Handsome youth a lecturer is after (6) ADONIS
14 Bairn, surprisingly, was hard to indoctrinate (9)BRAINWASH
16 Frosty spell may cause viral infection to flare up (4,4)COLD SNAP
17 Suspension of business in bay (6)RECESS
19 Special gift adult left in shelter (6) TALENT
20 Girl is excellent right away (6)STELLA
22 Extremely debatable, my colour scheme (5)DECOR

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Puddle around first Peruvian mammal (6) POTTER

4Somalian neighbour’s spell breaks into two after original Disarming Jinx (8)

10Interchanges beheaded enchantresses (7)

11Seeds protect returning valuable spices (7)

12Outside of the law, politician pushes out rookie — That’s unstated (8) IMPLICIT

13Lasso that lass’s bottom (6)

15Erase erotic content from the fortuneteller (4)

17Magical game brings money with abandon (9)

20Nasty hog enters; Wets the kennels (9) DOGHOUSES

21Low, lacking energy, but has right to dazzle (4)

24Yard divided by 36, with unlimited beds moved in gradually (6)

25Scented root that covered green headgear (5,3)

28Wrongdoer flees one country for another (7)

29Exit messy petrol station forgetting teapot (7)

30Agrees to come down in cheat’s absence and comes down (8)

31Ragged debate with editor (6)

Down

1Training to cover ground is weak, but most cunning (8)

2Harry Potter, without hesitation, to include Umbridge’s head to total (3,2) TOP UP

3Alien’s chin broke by native (6)

5Ten to pursue Chinese dynasty’s curse (4)

6In-charge follows the time after graduate becomes sentimental (8)

7Morally wrong manipulation of a hint/clue (9)

8Rather inure to collecting first special cover (6)

9Persevering fool finds one couple — You and me (9) ASSIDUOUS

14Turn away specialist with daughter’s alert (9)

16 Overwhelmers of the demons live with limitless force and top strength (9)

18Non-functioning footwear kept in shape by this (8)

19Originally, Parseltongues made noise and spoke pointlessly (8)

22Genius from zone with unlimited size (6)

23Old Trafford’s second most selfless footballer? (6)

26Overheard whiskered badger (5)

27Direction with magic stick (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Puddle around first Peruvian mammal (6) POTTER
4 Somalian neighbour’s spell breaks into two after original Disarming Jinx (8)
10 Interchanges beheaded enchantresses (7)
11 Seeds protect returning valuable spices (7)
12 Outside of the law, politician pushes out rookie — That’s unstated (8) IMPLICIT
13 Lasso that lass’s bottom (6)
15 Erase erotic content from the fortuneteller (4)
17 Magical game brings money with abandon (9)
20 Nasty hog enters; Wets the kennels (9) DOGHOUSES
21 Low, lacking energy, but has right to dazzle (4)
24 Yard divided by 36, with unlimited beds moved in gradually (6)
25 Scented root that covered green headgear (5,3)
28 Wrongdoer flees one country for another (7)
29 Exit messy petrol station forgetting teapot (7)
30 Agrees to come down in cheat’s absence and comes down (8)
31 Ragged debate with editor (6)

Down
1 Training to cover ground is weak, but most cunning (8) PAWKIEST
2 Harry Potter, without hesitation, to include Umbridge’s head to total (3,2) TOP UP Correction TOT UP
3 Alien’s chin broke by native (6) ETHNIC
5 Ten to pursue Chinese dynasty’s curse (4) JINX
6 In-charge follows the time after graduate becomes sentimental (8) BATHETIC
7 Morally wrong manipulation of a hint/clue (9) UNETHICAL
8 Rather inure to collecting first special cover (6)
9 Persevering fool finds one couple — You and me (9) ASSIDUOUS
14 Turn away specialist with daughter’s alert (9)
16 Overwhelmers of the demons live with limitless force and top strength (9)
18 Non-functioning footwear kept in shape by this (8)
19 Originally, Parseltongues made noise and spoke pointlessly (8)
22 Genius from zone with unlimited size (6)
23 Old Trafford’s second most selfless footballer? (6)
26 Overheard whiskered badger (5)
27 Direction with magic stick (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Puddle around first Peruvian mammal (6) POTTER
4 Somalian neighbour’s spell breaks into two after original Disarming Jinx (8)
10 Interchanges beheaded enchantresses (7)WITCHES
11 Seeds protect returning valuable spices (7)NUTMEGS
12 Outside of the law, politician pushes out rookie — That’s unstated (8) IMPLICIT
13 Lasso that lass’s bottom (6)
15 Erase erotic content from the fortuneteller (4)SEER
17 Magical game brings money with abandon (9)
20 Nasty hog enters; Wets the kennels (9) DOGHOUSES
21 Low, lacking energy, but has right to dazzle (4)
24 Yard divided by 36, with unlimited beds moved in gradually (6)INCHED
25 Scented root that covered green headgear (5,3)
28 Wrongdoer flees one country for another (7)
29 Exit messy petrol station forgetting teapot (7)
30 Agrees to come down in cheat’s absence and comes down (8)
31 Ragged debate with editor (6)

Down
1 Training to cover ground is weak, but most cunning (8) PAWKIEST
2 Harry Potter, without hesitation, to include Umbridge’s head to total (3,2) TOP UP Correction TOT UP
3 Alien’s chin broke by native (6) ETHNIC
5 Ten to pursue Chinese dynasty’s curse (4) JINX
6 In-charge follows the time after graduate becomes sentimental (8) BATHETIC
7 Morally wrong manipulation of a hint/clue (9) UNETHICAL
8 Rather inure to collecting first special cover (6)
9 Persevering fool finds one couple — You and me (9) ASSIDUOUS
14 Turn away specialist with daughter’s alert (9)
16 Overwhelmers of the demons live with limitless force and top strength (9)EXORCISTS
18 Non-functioning footwear kept in shape by this (8)
19 Originally, Parseltongues made noise and spoke pointlessly (8)
22 Genius from zone with unlimited size (6)
23 Old Trafford’s second most selfless footballer? (6)
26 Overheard whiskered badger (5)
27 Direction with magic stick (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Puddle around first Peruvian mammal (6) POTTER
4 Somalian neighbour’s spell breaks into two after original Disarming Jinx (8)DJIBOUTI
10 Interchanges beheaded enchantresses (7)WITCHES
11 Seeds protect returning valuable spices (7)NUTMEGS
12 Outside of the law, politician pushes out rookie — That’s unstated (8) IMPLICIT
13 Lasso that lass’s bottom (6)NETHER
15 Erase erotic content from the fortuneteller (4)SEER
17 Magical game brings money with abandon (9)QUIDDITCH
20 Nasty hog enters; Wets the kennels (9) DOGHOUSES
21 Low, lacking energy, but has right to dazzle (4)BLUR
24 Yard divided by 36, with unlimited beds moved in gradually (6)INCHED
25 Scented root that covered green headgear (5,3)STRAW HAT
28 Wrongdoer flees one country for another (7)AUSTRIA
29 Exit messy petrol station forgetting teapot (7)NOSTRIL
30 Agrees to come down in cheat’s absence and comes down (8)DESCENDS
31 Ragged debate with editor (6)FRAYED

Down
1 Training to cover ground is weak, but most cunning (8) PAWKIEST
2 Harry Potter, without hesitation, to include Umbridge’s head to total (3,2) TOP UP Correction TOT UP
3 Alien’s chin broke by native (6) ETHNIC
5 Ten to pursue Chinese dynasty’s curse (4) JINX
6 In-charge follows the time after graduate becomes sentimental (8) BATHETIC
7 Morally wrong manipulation of a hint/clue (9) UNETHICAL
8 Rather inure to collecting first special cover (6)INSURE
9 Persevering fool finds one couple — You and me (9) ASSIDUOUS
14 Turn away specialist with daughter’s alert (9)ADVERTENT
16 Overwhelmers of the demons live with limitless force and top strength (9)EXORCISTS
18 Non-functioning footwear kept in shape by this (8)SHETREE
19 Originally, Parseltongues made noise and spoke pointlessly (8)PRATTLED
22 Genius from zone with unlimited size (6)WIZARD
23 Old Trafford’s second most selfless footballer? (6)PASSER
26 Overheard whiskered badger (5)HARRY
27 Direction with magic stick (4)WAND

:clap::clap::clap: A witchcraft pangram!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 In most cases it is not, however, exclusive to brass hats (2,1,7,4)
8 The fad that a periodical had (6)
9 Situation of severe trial for the club: rice gone bad (8) CRUCIBLE
11 A missile in the birdhouse; nothing could be more restrictive (9)
12 Trainer trades cents for power to hunt illegally (5)
13 Get possession of a quantity of paper, about 100 (7)
15 Dried, it somehow was made unclean (7)
17 Contract to take a hundred from one noted for eccentricity (7)
19 The amateur escorting prisoner is short and to the point (7) LACONIC
21 Standards for new writing about gold (5)
23 Ram’s flute played with the authority of an expert (9)
25 Salesperson, first girl carrying prison term, gets a deferment (8) REPRIEVE
26 Aid distributed in space station in the skies (3-3)
27 Such a report about climate cites space body with nothing national (14)
Down
1 Cleaning agent for bullets in a mess (7)
2 Boring tool to portend the outcome, say(5)
3 Expert in the science of wealth in eastern business with no haze (9)
4 Fizzy and top-grade assessment given, containing energy (7)
5 Cover the top again for a summary (5)
6 Sign followed by returning Keralite, one taking care of the books (9)
7 System, some times seen in madness as well (6) METHOD
10 High point, reportedly, for a dog (4)
14 Penny caught in courtyard regulation consisting of four parts (9)
16 Going up rapidly, like prices in super-inflation (9) ROCKETING
17 Baseless rumour finally replaced by unknown bird (6)
18 Little time taken by aimless priest, one helping you change homes (7)
19 Shoemaker’s model, the final thing (4)
20 Colourless liquid for beginnings of cold, hypothermia and laryngitis, administered by the mouth (7)
22 A bit of bread for a golf shot (5)
24 Currency managed in capitals of France and Croatia (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 In most cases it is not, however, exclusive to brass hats (2,1,7,4)
8 The fad that a periodical had (6)
9 Situation of severe trial for the club: rice gone bad (8) CRUCIBLE
11 A missile in the birdhouse; nothing could be more restrictive (9)
12 Trainer trades cents for power to hunt illegally (5) POACH
13 Get possession of a quantity of paper, about 100 (7) ACQUIRE
15 Dried, it somehow was made unclean (7)
17 Contract to take a hundred from one noted for eccentricity (7)
19 The amateur escorting prisoner is short and to the point (7) LACONIC
21 Standards for new writing about gold (5)
23 Ram’s flute played with the authority of an expert (9)
25 Salesperson, first girl carrying prison term, gets a deferment (8) REPRIEVE
26 Aid distributed in space station in the skies (3-3)
27 Such a report about climate cites space body with nothing national (14)
Down
1 Cleaning agent for bullets in a mess (7) AMMONIA
2 Boring tool to portend the outcome, say(5)
3 Expert in the science of wealth in eastern business with no haze (9)
4 Fizzy and top-grade assessment given, containing energy (7)
5 Cover the top again for a summary (5)
6 Sign followed by returning Keralite, one taking care of the books (9)
7 System, some times seen in madness as well (6) METHOD
10 High point, reportedly, for a dog (4)
14 Penny caught in courtyard regulation consisting of four parts (9) QUADRUPLE
16 Going up rapidly, like prices in super-inflation (9) ROCKETING
17 Baseless rumour finally replaced by unknown bird (6)
18 Little time taken by aimless priest, one helping you change homes (7)
19 Shoemaker’s model, the final thing (4)
20 Colourless liquid for beginnings of cold, hypothermia and laryngitis, administered by the mouth (7)
22 A bit of bread for a golf shot (5)
24 Currency managed in capitals of France and Croatia (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 In most cases it is not, however, exclusive to brass hats (2,1,7,4)AS A GENERAL RULE
8 The fad that a periodical had (6)
9 Situation of severe trial for the club: rice gone bad (8) CRUCIBLE
11 A missile in the birdhouse; nothing could be more restrictive (9)
12 Trainer trades cents for power to hunt illegally (5) POACH
13 Get possession of a quantity of paper, about 100 (7) ACQUIRE
15 Dried, it somehow was made unclean (7)
17 Contract to take a hundred from one noted for eccentricity (7)
19 The amateur escorting prisoner is short and to the point (7) LACONIC
21 Standards for new writing about gold (5)
23 Ram’s flute played with the authority of an expert (9)MASTERFUL
25 Salesperson, first girl carrying prison term, gets a deferment (8) REPRIEVE
26 Aid distributed in space station in the skies (3-3)
27 Such a report about climate cites space body with nothing national (14)METEOROLOGICAL
Down
1 Cleaning agent for bullets in a mess (7) AMMONIA
2 Boring tool to portend the outcome, say(5)
3 Expert in the science of wealth in eastern business with no haze (9)ECONOMIST
4 Fizzy and top-grade assessment given, containing energy (7)
5 Cover the top again for a summary (5)RECAP
6 Sign followed by returning Keralite, one taking care of the books (9)
7 System, some times seen in madness as well (6) METHOD
10 High point, reportedly, for a dog (4)
14 Penny caught in courtyard regulation consisting of four parts (9) QUADRUPLE
16 Going up rapidly, like prices in super-inflation (9) ROCKETING
17 Baseless rumour finally replaced by unknown bird (6)
18 Little time taken by aimless priest, one helping you change homes (7)
19 Shoemaker’s model, the final thing (4)
20 Colourless liquid for beginnings of cold, hypothermia and laryngitis, administered by the mouth (7)
22 A bit of bread for a golf shot (5)
24 Currency managed in capitals of France and Croatia (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 In most cases it is not, however, exclusive to brass hats (2,1,7,4)AS A GENERAL RULE
8 The fad that a periodical had (6) MAGGOT
9 Situation of severe trial for the club: rice gone bad (8) CRUCIBLE
11 A missile in the birdhouse; nothing could be more restrictive (9) NARROWEST
12 Trainer trades cents for power to hunt illegally (5) POACH
13 Get possession of a quantity of paper, about 100 (7) ACQUIRE
15 Dried, it somehow was made unclean (7) DIRTIED
17 Contract to take a hundred from one noted for eccentricity (7)
19 The amateur escorting prisoner is short and to the point (7) LACONIC
21 Standards for new writing about gold (5) NORMS
23 Ram’s flute played with the authority of an expert (9)MASTERFUL
25 Salesperson, first girl carrying prison term, gets a deferment (8) REPRIEVE
26 Aid distributed in space station in the skies (3-3) MID-AIR
27 Such a report about climate cites space body with nothing national (14)METEOROLOGICAL
Down
1 Cleaning agent for bullets in a mess (7) AMMONIA
2 Boring tool to portend the outcome, say(5)
3 Expert in the science of wealth in eastern business with no haze (9)ECONOMIST
4 Fizzy and top-grade assessment given, containing energy (7)
5 Cover the top again for a summary (5)RECAP
6 Sign followed by returning Keralite, one taking care of the books (9)
7 System, some times seen in madness as well (6) METHOD
10 High point, reportedly, for a dog (4)
14 Penny caught in courtyard regulation consisting of four parts (9) QUADRUPLE
16 Going up rapidly, like prices in super-inflation (9) ROCKETING
17 Baseless rumour finally replaced by unknown bird (6)
18 Little time taken by aimless priest, one helping you change homes (7)
19 Shoemaker’s model, the final thing (4)
20 Colourless liquid for beginnings of cold, hypothermia and laryngitis, administered by the mouth (7)
22 A bit of bread for a golf shot (5)
24 Currency managed in capitals of France and Croatia (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 In most cases it is not, however, exclusive to brass hats (2,1,7,4)AS A GENERAL RULE
8 The fad that a periodical had (6) MAGGOT
9 Situation of severe trial for the club: rice gone bad (8) CRUCIBLE
11 A missile in the birdhouse; nothing could be more restrictive (9) NARROWEST
12 Trainer trades cents for power to hunt illegally (5) POACH
13 Get possession of a quantity of paper, about 100 (7) ACQUIRE
15 Dried, it somehow was made unclean (7) DIRTIED
17 Contract to take a hundred from one noted for eccentricity (7) CRANTOR
19 The amateur escorting prisoner is short and to the point (7) LACONIC
21 Standards for new writing about gold (5) NORMS
23 Ram’s flute played with the authority of an expert (9)MASTERFUL
25 Salesperson, first girl carrying prison term, gets a deferment (8) REPRIEVE
26 Aid distributed in space station in the skies (3-3) MID-AIR
27 Such a report about climate cites space body with nothing national (14)METEOROLOGICAL
Down
1 Cleaning agent for bullets in a mess (7) AMMONIA
2 Boring tool to portend the outcome, say(5) AUGER
3 Expert in the science of wealth in eastern business with no haze (9)ECONOMIST
4 Fizzy and top-grade assessment given, containing energy (7) AERATED
5 Cover the top again for a summary (5)RECAP
6 Sign followed by returning Keralite, one taking care of the books (9) LIBRARIAN
7 System, some times seen in madness as well (6) METHOD
10 High point, reportedly, for a dog (4) PEKE
14 Penny caught in courtyard regulation consisting of four parts (9) QUADRUPLE
16 Going up rapidly, like prices in super-inflation (9) ROCKETING
17 Baseless rumour finally replaced by unknown bird (6) CANARD
18 Little time taken by aimless priest, one helping you change homes (7) REMOVER
19 Shoemaker’s model, the final thing (4) LAST
20 Colourless liquid for beginnings of cold, hypothermia and laryngitis, administered by the mouth (7) CHLORAL
22 A bit of bread for a golf shot (5) SLICE
24 Currency managed in capitals of France and Croatia (5) FRANC

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

Dear friends, I'm happy to inform you that my entry for the short story contest conducted by notionpress.com,voted by you has been selectedas one among the top6! I received e-Gift Vouchers worth Rs.1000 to be redeemed at flipkart.com! Hope to see my story printed in their anthology.:-D

[deepakgita]

Congrats PP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Thanks, Colonel!

[CLUELESS]

PP,
CONGRATS. you deserved it.
now you can try my book The Bridge to Lanka (based on Ramayana)
available with Notion Press / Fkipkart.

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Belligerent chap goes after cache of money in a landmark place in aviation (5,4)

5Possessed but was in debt, toting name (5)

8Flier, who was a knockout, included in facts and statistics (6)

9Forebear who sent Cora wandering (8) ANCESTOR

11Country group formed by leaders of earnest, faithful, talented administrations (1,1,1,1)

12It gives flavour to food but may cause pacer to slip (5,5) CAPER SAUCE

14Never go to work suppressing fungal disease (5)

15Fuel mixture figuring in note found in the can (7)

16Game John played covered by periodical (3-4)

17Lover boy has the right letter in code (5)

19With accents displaced, the spy can’t do English translation (10)

20Marsupial which lost heart on African tree (4)

22This tool designed for granules in the inner ear (8)

23In which case is a person unable to cope? (6)

24Set right the machinery to heal rift around the east (5)

25Telescope revealing nuclear equipment in France? Quite the opposite (9)

Down

1Vital part giving the solution to contain awful din (6)

2Spoil the brilliance as would a spinner with a new ball (4,3,5,3)

3Abominable one, an alien in the outskirts of Yadagiri (4)

4Grinder taken for repair to a children’s school (12) KINDERGARTEN

5Magic words for unrestricted access (4,6) OPEN SESAME

6Unattractive lunch — took tomato pureed (3,4,2,4,2) NOT MUCH TO TALK OF

7Author who was gloomy about odd bits in Rarden (7)

10The mapmaker took the motor to chat with the girl about the origin of geography (12)

13A crop production expert to monitor gas formation (10)

16 He performs wrongly: the same is accepted by Scrooge (7)

18Friendly teasing in urban terminology (6)

21Epic character in volcanic output (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Belligerent chap goes after cache of money in a landmark place in aviation (5,4) KITTY HAWK
5 Possessed but was in debt, toting name (5) OWNED
8 Flier, who was a knockout, included in facts and statistics (6) DAKOTA
9 Forebear who sent Cora wandering (8) ANCESTOR
11 Country group formed by leaders of earnest, faithful, talented administrations (1,1,1,1) E F T A
12 It gives flavour to food but may cause pacer to slip (5,5) CAPER SAUCE
14 Never go to work suppressing fungal disease (5) ERGOT
15 Fuel mixture figuring in note found in the can (7)
16 Game John played covered by periodical (3-4)
17 Lover boy has the right letter in code (5)
19 With accents displaced, the spy can’t do English translation (10)
20 Marsupial which lost heart on African tree (4)
22 This tool designed for granules in the inner ear (8)
23 In which case is a person unable to cope? (6)
24 Set right the machinery to heal rift around the east (5)
25 Telescope revealing nuclear equipment in France? Quite the opposite (9)

Down
1 Vital part giving the solution to contain awful din (6)
2 Spoil the brilliance as would a spinner with a new ball (4,3,5,3)
3 Abominable one, an alien in the outskirts of Yadagiri (4)
4 Grinder taken for repair to a children’s school (12) KINDERGARTEN
5 Magic words for unrestricted access (4,6) OPEN SESAME
6 Unattractive lunch — took tomato pureed (3,4,2,4,2) NOT MUCH TO TALK OF
7 Author who was gloomy about odd bits in Rarden (7)
10 The mapmaker took the motor to chat with the girl about the origin of geography (12)
13 A crop production expert to monitor gas formation (10)
16 He performs wrongly: the same is accepted by Scrooge (7)
18 Friendly teasing in urban terminology (6)
21 Epic character in volcanic output (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

PP,
CONGRATS. you deserved it.
now you can try my book The Bridge to Lanka (based on Ramayana)
available with Notion Press / Fkipkart.
Thank you!:-D

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Belligerent chap goes after cache of money in a landmark place in aviation (5,4) KITTY HAWK
5 Possessed but was in debt, toting name (5) OWNED
8 Flier, who was a knockout, included in facts and statistics (6) DAKOTA
9 Forebear who sent Cora wandering (8) ANCESTOR
11 Country group formed by leaders of earnest, faithful, talented administrations (1,1,1,1) E F T A
12 It gives flavour to food but may cause pacer to slip (5,5) CAPER SAUCE
14 Never go to work suppressing fungal disease (5) ERGOT
15 Fuel mixture figuring in note found in the can (7)
16 Game John played covered by periodical (3-4)
17 Lover boy has the right letter in code (5)ROMEO
19 With accents displaced, the spy can’t do English translation (10)
20 Marsupial which lost heart on African tree (4)
22 This tool designed for granules in the inner ear (8)
23 In which case is a person unable to cope? (6)
24 Set right the machinery to heal rift around the east (5)
25 Telescope revealing nuclear equipment in France? Quite the opposite (9)

Down
1 Vital part giving the solution to contain awful din (6)KIDNEY
2 Spoil the brilliance as would a spinner with a new ball (4,3,5,3)
3 Abominable one, an alien in the outskirts of Yadagiri (4)YETI
4 Grinder taken for repair to a children’s school (12) KINDERGARTEN
5 Magic words for unrestricted access (4,6) OPEN SESAME
6 Unattractive lunch — took tomato pureed (3,4,2,4,2) NOT MUCH TO TALK OF
7 Author who was gloomy about odd bits in Rarden (7)
10 The mapmaker took the motor to chat with the girl about the origin of geography (12)
13 A crop production expert to monitor gas formation (10)
16 He performs wrongly: the same is accepted by Scrooge (7)
18 Friendly teasing in urban terminology (6)BANTER
21 Epic character in volcanic output (4)LAVA

[spchennai]

Across
1 Belligerent chap goes after cache of money in a landmark place in aviation (5,4) KITTY HAWK
5 Possessed but was in debt, toting name (5) OWNED
8 Flier, who was a knockout, included in facts and statistics (6) DAKOTA
9 Forebear who sent Cora wandering (8) ANCESTOR
11 Country group formed by leaders of earnest, faithful, talented administrations (1,1,1,1) E F T A
12 It gives flavour to food but may cause pacer to slip (5,5) CAPER SAUCE
14 Never go to work suppressing fungal disease (5) ERGOT
15 Fuel mixture figuring in note found in the can (7) GASOHOL
16 Game John played covered by periodical (3-4) MAH-JONG
17 Lover boy has the right letter in code (5)ROMEO
19 With accents displaced, the spy can’t do English translation (10) SYNCOPATED
20 Marsupial which lost heart on African tree (4) KOLA
22 This tool designed for granules in the inner ear (8) OTOLIGHT?
23 In which case is a person unable to cope? (6) BASKET
24 Set right the machinery to heal rift around the east (5) REFIT
25 Telescope revealing nuclear equipment in France? Quite the opposite (9) REFRACTOR

Down
1 Vital part giving the solution to contain awful din (6)KIDNEY
2 Spoil the brilliance as would a spinner with a new ball (4,3,5,3) TAKE THE SHINE OFF
3 Abominable one, an alien in the outskirts of Yadagiri (4)YETI
4 Grinder taken for repair to a children’s school (12) KINDERGARTEN
5 Magic words for unrestricted access (4,6) OPEN SESAME
6 Unattractive lunch — took tomato pureed (3,4,2,4,2) NOT MUCH TO TALK OF
7 Author who was gloomy about odd bits in Rarden (7)
10 The mapmaker took the motor to chat with the girl about the origin of geography (12) CARTOGRAPHER
13 A crop production expert to monitor gas formation (10) AGRONOMIST
16 He performs wrongly: the same is accepted by Scrooge (7) MISDOER
18 Friendly teasing in urban terminology (6)BANTER
21 Epic character in volcanic output (4)LAVA

[CLUELESS]

6Dn Correction = NOT MUCH TO LOOK AT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Belligerent chap goes after cache of money in a landmark place in aviation (5,4) KITTY HAWK
5 Possessed but was in debt, toting name (5) OWNED
8 Flier, who was a knockout, included in facts and statistics (6) DAKOTA
9 Forebear who sent Cora wandering (8) ANCESTOR
11 Country group formed by leaders of earnest, faithful, talented administrations (1,1,1,1) E F T A
12 It gives flavour to food but may cause pacer to slip (5,5) CAPER SAUCE
14 Never go to work suppressing fungal disease (5) ERGOT
15 Fuel mixture figuring in note found in the can (7) GASOHOL
16 Game John played covered by periodical (3-4) MAH-JONG
17 Lover boy has the right letter in code (5)ROMEO
19 With accents displaced, the spy can’t do English translation (10) SYNCOPATED
20 Marsupial which lost heart on African tree (4) KOLA
22 This tool designed for granules in the inner ear (8) OTOLITHS
23 In which case is a person unable to cope? (6) BASKET
24 Set right the machinery to heal rift around the east (5) REFIT
25 Telescope revealing nuclear equipment in France? Quite the opposite (9) REFRACTOR

Down
1 Vital part giving the solution to contain awful din (6)KIDNEY
2 Spoil the brilliance as would a spinner with a new ball (4,3,5,3) TAKE THE SHINE OFF
3 Abominable one, an alien in the outskirts of Yadagiri (4)YETI
4 Grinder taken for repair to a children’s school (12) KINDERGARTEN
5 Magic words for unrestricted access (4,6) OPEN SESAME
6 Unattractive lunch — took tomato pureed (3,4,2,4,2) NOT MUCH TO LOOK AT
7 Author who was gloomy about odd bits in Rarden (7)DURRELL
10 The mapmaker took the motor to chat with the girl about the origin of geography (12) CARTOGRAPHER
13 A crop production expert to monitor gas formation (10) AGRONOMIST
16 He performs wrongly: the same is accepted by Scrooge (7) MISDOER
18 Friendly teasing in urban terminology (6)BANTER
21 Epic character in volcanic output (4)LAVA

:clap::clap::clap: A flying puzzle!

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Malicious gossip who had better be kept in one’s sight! (9)

5Poplar variety, a species easily nurtured initially (5) ASPEN

8Icy lunar formation shows the kind of skill needed in the kitchen (8)

9Emotional problem? Put the phone down (4-2) HANG UP

11Overweight, like some of these bovines in retreat (5)

12Dote on duo oddly and find which one doesn’t quite belong (3,3,3) ODD ONE OUT

13Plump pixie retreats, self-conscious (6)

14It’s a man’s version of a part of the logarithm (8)

16Worthy of admiration, girl is outwardly fit (8)

18Jolts caused by slightly sweet white wines (6)

22Such a dinner might as well be due to power outage (9)

23In the fireplace it has a good charge (5)

24Became straight — from a corrupt state? (6)

25Rare mice variety with more fat (8)

26Time to request squadron leader for jobs (5)

27Piece of cardboard much prized by wannabe NRIs (5,4)

Down

1Footballer, no longer fresh, may retreat from action (4,3)

2In a mix of pics article is replaced by English place of learning (7)

3Banned healers in confusion get top attention in newspapers (6,9)

4Fish found by petty officer in mountain lake (6)

5Not in favour of rice, say, contrary to natural inclination (7,3,5) AGAINST THE GRAIN

6Unpleasant people take a long time with birds (7) PIGEONS

7Oil that causes new ulcer in the mouth (7)

10Attach an American weapon to get the antelope (5)

15In a secretive way, unknown ills are treated (5)

16 Report on a relationship with the bank (7)

17Stand-in, in a short time, returns with a combined edition of books (7)

19Old empress caught with gold thread — new article (7)

20Cut off, was that woman a revolutionary? (7)

21Celebrity, very English, can go without food (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across

1Malicious gossip who had better be kept in one’s sight! (9)

5Poplar variety, a species easily nurtured initially (5) ASPEN

8Icy lunar formation shows the kind of skill needed in the kitchen (8)CULINARY

9Emotional problem? Put the phone down (4-2) HANG UP

11Overweight, like some of these bovines in retreat (5)OBESE

12Dote on duo oddly and find which one doesn’t quite belong (3,3,3) ODD ONE OUT

13Plump pixie retreats, self-conscious (6)

14It’s a man’s version of a part of the logarithm (8)

16Worthy of admiration, girl is outwardly fit (8)

18Jolts caused by slightly sweet white wines (6)

22Such a dinner might as well be due to power outage (9)

23In the fireplace it has a good charge (5)

24Became straight — from a corrupt state? (6)

25Rare mice variety with more fat (8)CREAMIER

26Time to request squadron leader for jobs (5)

27Piece of cardboard much prized by wannabe NRIs (5,4)GREEN CARD

Down

1Footballer, no longer fresh, may retreat from action (4,3)

2In a mix of pics article is replaced by English place of learning (7)

3Banned healers in confusion get top attention in newspapers (6,9)

4Fish found by petty officer in mountain lake (6)

5Not in favour of rice, say, contrary to natural inclination (7,3,5) AGAINST THE GRAIN

6Unpleasant people take a long time with birds (7) PIGEONS

7Oil that causes new ulcer in the mouth (7)

10Attach an American weapon to get the antelope (5)

15In a secretive way, unknown ills are treated (5)

16 Report on a relationship with the bank (7)

17Stand-in, in a short time, returns with a combined edition of books (7)

19Old empress caught with gold thread — new article (7)

20Cut off, was that woman a revolutionary? (7)

21Celebrity, very English, can go without food (6)STARVE

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Malicious gossip who had better be kept in one’s sight! (9) BACKBITER
5 Poplar variety, a species easily nurtured initially (5) ASPEN
8 Icy lunar formation shows the kind of skill needed in the kitchen (8)CULINARY
9 Emotional problem? Put the phone down (4-2) HANG UP
11 Overweight, like some of these bovines in retreat (5)OBESE
12 Dote on duo oddly and find which one doesn’t quite belong (3,3,3) ODD ONE OUT
13 Plump pixie retreats, self-conscious (6) FLESHY
14 It’s a man’s version of a part of the logarithm (8) MANTISSA
16 Worthy of admiration, girl is outwardly fit (8) ADORABLE
18 Jolts caused by slightly sweet white wines (6) SHOCKS
22 Such a dinner might as well be due to power outage (9)
23 In the fireplace it has a good charge (5)
24 Became straight — from a corrupt state? (6)
25 Rare mice variety with more fat (8)CREAMIER
26 Time to request squadron leader for jobs (5)
27 Piece of cardboard much prized by wannabe NRIs (5,4)GREEN CARD

Down
1 Footballer, no longer fresh, may retreat from action (4,3)
2 In a mix of pics article is replaced by English place of learning (7)
3 Banned healers in confusion get top attention in newspapers (6,9)
4 Fish found by petty officer in mountain lake (6)
5 Not in favour of rice, say, contrary to natural inclination (7,3,5) AGAINST THE GRAIN
6 Unpleasant people take a long time with birds (7) PIGEONS
7 Oil that causes new ulcer in the mouth (7)
10 Attach an American weapon to get the antelope (5)
15 In a secretive way, unknown ills are treated (5)
16 Report on a relationship with the bank (7)
17 Stand-in, in a short time, returns with a combined edition of books (7)
19 Old empress caught with gold thread — new article (7)
20 Cut off, was that woman a revolutionary? (7)
21 Celebrity, very English, can go without food (6)STARVE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Malicious gossip who had better be kept in one’s sight! (9) BACKBITER
5 Poplar variety, a species easily nurtured initially (5) ASPEN
8 Icy lunar formation shows the kind of skill needed in the kitchen (8)CULINARY
9 Emotional problem? Put the phone down (4-2) HANG UP
11 Overweight, like some of these bovines in retreat (5)OBESE
12 Dote on duo oddly and find which one doesn’t quite belong (3,3,3) ODD ONE OUT
13 Plump pixie retreats, self-conscious (6) FLESHY
14 It’s a man’s version of a part of the logarithm (8) MANTISSA
16 Worthy of admiration, girl is outwardly fit (8) ADORABLE
18 Jolts caused by slightly sweet white wines (6) SHOCKS
22 Such a dinner might as well be due to power outage (9)
23 In the fireplace it has a good charge (5)
24 Became straight — from a corrupt state? (6)
25 Rare mice variety with more fat (8)CREAMIER
26 Time to request squadron leader for jobs (5)
27 Piece of cardboard much prized by wannabe NRIs (5,4)GREEN CARD

Down
1 Footballer, no longer fresh, may retreat from action (4,3) BACK OFF
2 In a mix of pics article is replaced by English place of learning (7) COLLEGE
3 Banned healers in confusion get top attention in newspapers (6,9) BANNER HEADLINES
4 Fish found by petty officer in mountain lake (6) TARPON
5 Not in favour of rice, say, contrary to natural inclination (7,3,5) AGAINST THE GRAIN
6 Unpleasant people take a long time with birds (7) PIGEONS
7 Oil that causes new ulcer in the mouth (7) NAPHTHA
10 Attach an American weapon to get the antelope (5)
15 In a secretive way, unknown ills are treated (5)
16 Report on a relationship with the bank (7)
17 Stand-in, in a short time, returns with a combined edition of books (7)
19 Old empress caught with gold thread — new article (7)
20 Cut off, was that woman a revolutionary? (7)
21 Celebrity, very English, can go without food (6)STARVE

[spchennai]

Across
1 Malicious gossip who had better be kept in one’s sight! (9) BACKBITER
5 Poplar variety, a species easily nurtured initially (5) ASPEN
8 Icy lunar formation shows the kind of skill needed in the kitchen (8)CULINARY
9 Emotional problem? Put the phone down (4-2) HANG UP
11 Overweight, like some of these bovines in retreat (5)OBESE
12 Dote on duo oddly and find which one doesn’t quite belong (3,3,3) ODD ONE OUT
13 Plump pixie retreats, self-conscious (6) FLESHY
14 It’s a man’s version of a part of the logarithm (8) MANTISSA
16 Worthy of admiration, girl is outwardly fit (8) ADORABLE
18 Jolts caused by slightly sweet white wines (6) SHOCKS
22 Such a dinner might as well be due to power outage (9) CANDLELIT
23 In the fireplace it has a good charge (5) GRATE
24 Became straight — from a corrupt state? (6) UNBENT
25 Rare mice variety with more fat (8)CREAMIER
26 Time to request squadron leader for jobs (5) TASKS
27 Piece of cardboard much prized by wannabe NRIs (5,4)GREEN CARD

Down
1 Footballer, no longer fresh, may retreat from action (4,3) BACK OFF
2 In a mix of pics article is replaced by English place of learning (7) COLLEGE
3 Banned healers in confusion get top attention in newspapers (6,9) BANNER HEADLINES
4 Fish found by petty officer in mountain lake (6) TARPON
5 Not in favour of rice, say, contrary to natural inclination (7,3,5) AGAINST THE GRAIN
6 Unpleasant people take a long time with birds (7) PIGEONS
7 Oil that causes new ulcer in the mouth (7) NAPHTHA
10 Attach an American weapon to get the antelope (5)
15 In a secretive way, unknown ills are treated (5) SLILY
16 Report on a relationship with the bank (7) ACCOUNT
17 Stand-in, in a short time, returns with a combined edition of books (7) OMNIBUS
19 Old empress caught with gold thread — new article (7) CZARINA
20 Cut off, was that woman a revolutionary? (7) SHEARED
21 Celebrity, very English, can go without food (6)STARVE

[CLUELESS]

10dn = addax

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! Sad Sankalak turn is over!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Tavern where one may soothe up, perhaps (8) POTHOUSE
5 Admission by father among Poles in boat (6) SAMPAN
9 Tent rope rolled in warehouse (8) ENTREPOT
10 Ire has no place in eroticism played out in show of levity (6) SITCOM
12 At the home of the revolutionary, zest begins (4) CHEZ
13 Jails for wily Baloo involved in lawsuits (10)
15 Got around a piece of rock to reach small cave (6)
17 Father doesn’t finish tea in country house (5)
20 Akka essentially hoards tens in sales booth (5)
21 Be beaten in warehouse? (6)
24 Cop on tap in wild place where everything is visible (10)
27 Pen for company work (4)
29 Rubs out and relaxes, holding tip of rubber (6)
30 One loser unfortunately left silver inside women’s quarters (8)
31 Salon appliance or worker (6)
32 Old musical instrument makes players puzzle over time (8)

Down
1 Force way into church after gaining support (6)
2 Noble bird was in the front (6)
3 Frank appeal to writer? (4)
4 Bear hardship with no church opening (5)
6 Friend backs scholar with one government order (5)
7 Soft acknowledgement, small acknowledgement for hitchhiker’s burden (8)
8 Fellow rises to request a royal salutation in India (8)
11 Beaten, authorised Leader of Opposition to drop down (6)
14 Tibetan leader on peak of Kanchenjunga in difficult expedition (4)
16 One’s following striped animal that dropped a piece of eland in river (6)
17 It breaks every day (4)
18 Goods transporters leave harbour to get cocktail for captains (8)
19 The limit of the Chepauk stadium? (8)
22 Girl’s maiden skateboarding trick (6)
23 Bewitching spot is occupied by none, right? (6)
25 Scrap artist not present in pastry-eating contest (5)
26 Excesses in cricket? No, they are appropriate deliveries (5)
28 Give attention to London’s top nobleman (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Tavern where one may soothe up, perhaps (8) POTHOUSE
5 Admission by father among Poles in boat (6) SAMPAN
9 Tent rope rolled in warehouse (8) ENTREPOT
10 Ire has no place in eroticism played out in show of levity (6) SITCOM
12 At the home of the revolutionary, zest begins (4) CHEZ
13 Jails for wily Baloo involved in lawsuits (10) CALABOOSES
15 Got around a piece of rock to reach small cave (6) GROTTO
17 Father doesn’t finish tea in country house (5) DACHA
20 Akka essentially hoards tens in sales booth (5) KIOSK
21 Be beaten in warehouse? (6) GODOWN
24 Cop on tap in wild place where everything is visible (10)
27 Pen for company work (4)
29 Rubs out and relaxes, holding tip of rubber (6)
30 One loser unfortunately left silver inside women’s quarters (8)
31 Salon appliance or worker (6)
32 Old musical instrument makes players puzzle over time (8)

Down
1 Force way into church after gaining support (6)
2 Noble bird was in the front (6)
3 Frank appeal to writer? (4)
4 Bear hardship with no church opening (5)
6 Friend backs scholar with one government order (5)
7 Soft acknowledgement, small acknowledgement for hitchhiker’s burden (8)
8 Fellow rises to request a royal salutation in India (8)
11 Beaten, authorised Leader of Opposition to drop down (6)
14 Tibetan leader on peak of Kanchenjunga in difficult expedition (4)
16 One’s following striped animal that dropped a piece of eland in river (6)
17 It breaks every day (4)
18 Goods transporters leave harbour to get cocktail for captains (8)
19 The limit of the Chepauk stadium? (8)
22 Girl’s maiden skateboarding trick (6)
23 Bewitching spot is occupied by none, right? (6)
25 Scrap artist not present in pastry-eating contest (5)
26 Excesses in cricket? No, they are appropriate deliveries (5)
28 Give attention to London’s top nobleman (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Tavern where one may soothe up, perhaps (8) POTHOUSE
5 Admission by father among Poles in boat (6) SAMPAN
9 Tent rope rolled in warehouse (8) ENTREPOT
10 Ire has no place in eroticism played out in show of levity (6) SITCOM
12 At the home of the revolutionary, zest begins (4) CHEZ
13 Jails for wily Baloo involved in lawsuits (10)
15 Got around a piece of rock to reach small cave (6) GROTTO
17 Father doesn’t finish tea in country house (5)
20 Akka essentially hoards tens in sales booth (5) KIOSK
21 Be beaten in warehouse? (6) GODOWN
24 Cop on tap in wild place where everything is visible (10) PANOPTICAL
27 Pen for company work (4)
29 Rubs out and relaxes, holding tip of rubber (6)
30 One loser unfortunately left silver inside women’s quarters (8)
31 Salon appliance or worker (6)
32 Old musical instrument makes players puzzle over time (8)

Down
1 Force way into church after gaining support (6)
2 Noble bird was in the front (6)
3 Frank appeal to writer? (4)
4 Bear hardship with no church opening (5)
6 Friend backs scholar with one government order (5)
7 Soft acknowledgement, small acknowledgement for hitchhiker’s burden (8)
8 Fellow rises to request a royal salutation in India (8)
11 Beaten, authorised Leader of Opposition to drop down (6)
14 Tibetan leader on peak of Kanchenjunga in difficult expedition (4) TREK
16 One’s following striped animal that dropped a piece of eland in river (6) TIGRIS
17 It breaks every day (4) DAWN
18 Goods transporters leave harbour to get cocktail for captains (8)
19 The limit of the Chepauk stadium? (8) BOUNDARY
22 Girl’s maiden skateboarding trick (6)
23 Bewitching spot is occupied by none, right? (6)
25 Scrap artist not present in pastry-eating contest (5)
26 Excesses in cricket? No, they are appropriate deliveries (5)
28 Give attention to London’s top nobleman (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tavern where one may soothe up, perhaps (8) POTHOUSE
5 Admission by father among Poles in boat (6) SAMPAN
9 Tent rope rolled in warehouse (8) ENTREPOT
10 Ire has no place in eroticism played out in show of levity (6) SITCOM
12 At the home of the revolutionary, zest begins (4) CHEZ
13 Jails for wily Baloo involved in lawsuits (10)
15 Got around a piece of rock to reach small cave (6) GROTTO
17 Father doesn’t finish tea in country house (5)
20 Akka essentially hoards tens in sales booth (5) KIOSK
21 Be beaten in warehouse? (6) GODOWN
24 Cop on tap in wild place where everything is visible (10) PANOPTICAL
27 Pen for company work (4)
29 Rubs out and relaxes, holding tip of rubber (6)ERASES
30 One loser unfortunately left silver inside women’s quarters (8)
31 Salon appliance or worker (6)
32 Old musical instrument makes players puzzle over time (8)

Down
1 Force way into church after gaining support (6)PIERCE
2 Noble bird was in the front (6)
3 Frank appeal to writer? (4)OPEN
4 Bear hardship with no church opening (5)
6 Friend backs scholar with one government order (5)
7 Soft acknowledgement, small acknowledgement for hitchhiker’s burden (8)
8 Fellow rises to request a royal salutation in India (8)NAMASTHE
11 Beaten, authorised Leader of Opposition to drop down (6)
14 Tibetan leader on peak of Kanchenjunga in difficult expedition (4) TREK
16 One’s following striped animal that dropped a piece of eland in river (6) TIGRIS
17 It breaks every day (4) DAWN
18 Goods transporters leave harbour to get cocktail for captains (8)SKIPPERS
19 The limit of the Chepauk stadium? (8) BOUNDARY
22 Girl’s maiden skateboarding trick (6)
23 Bewitching spot is occupied by none, right? (6)
25 Scrap artist not present in pastry-eating contest (5)
26 Excesses in cricket? No, they are appropriate deliveries (5)
28 Give attention to London’s top nobleman (4)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Tavern where one may soothe up, perhaps (8) POTHOUSE
5 Admission by father among Poles in boat (6) SAMPAN
9 Tent rope rolled in warehouse (8) ENTREPOT
10 Ire has no place in eroticism played out in show of levity (6) SITCOM
12 At the home of the revolutionary, zest begins (4) CHEZ
13 Jails for wily Baloo involved in lawsuits (10) CALABOOSES
15 Got around a piece of rock to reach small cave (6) GROTTO
17 Father doesn’t finish tea in country house (5) DACHA
20 Akka essentially hoards tens in sales booth (5) KIOSK
21 Be beaten in warehouse? (6) GODOWN
24 Cop on tap in wild place where everything is visible (10) PANOPTICAL
27 Pen for company work (4) COOP
29 Rubs out and relaxes, holding tip of rubber (6)ERASES
30 One loser unfortunately left silver inside women’s quarters (8) SERAGLIO
31 Salon appliance or worker (6)
32 Old musical instrument makes players puzzle over time (8) PSALTERY

Down
1 Force way into church after gaining support (6)PIERCE
2 Noble bird was in the front (6) TITLED
3 Frank appeal to writer? (4)OPEN
4 Bear hardship with no church opening (5)
6 Friend backs scholar with one government order (5) AMIGO
7 Soft acknowledgement, small acknowledgement for hitchhiker’s burden (8) PACKSACK
8 Fellow rises to request a royal salutation in India (8)NAMASTHE
11 Beaten, authorised Leader of Opposition to drop down (6)
14 Tibetan leader on peak of Kanchenjunga in difficult expedition (4) TREK
16 One’s following striped animal that dropped a piece of eland in river (6) TIGRIS
17 It breaks every day (4) DAWN
18 Goods transporters leave harbour to get cocktail for captains (8)SKIPPERS
19 The limit of the Chepauk stadium? (8) BOUNDARY
22 Girl’s maiden skateboarding trick (6)
23 Bewitching spot is occupied by none, right? (6) SPOOKY
25 Scrap artist not present in pastry-eating contest (5) PIECE?
26 Excesses in cricket? No, they are appropriate deliveries (5) OVERS (doesn't fit with answer given to 24Ac)
28 Give attention to London’s top nobleman (4) EARL

[CLUELESS]

24Ac correction = PANOPTICON

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tavern where one may soothe up, perhaps (8) POTHOUSE
5 Admission by father among Poles in boat (6) SAMPAN
9 Tent rope rolled in warehouse (8) ENTREPOT
10 Ire has no place in eroticism played out in show of levity (6) SITCOM
12 At the home of the revolutionary, zest begins (4) CHEZ
13 Jails for wily Baloo involved in lawsuits (10) CALABOOSES
15 Got around a piece of rock to reach small cave (6) GROTTO
17 Father doesn’t finish tea in country house (5) DACHA
20 Akka essentially hoards tens in sales booth (5) KIOSK
21 Be beaten in warehouse? (6) GODOWN
24 Cop on tap in wild place where everything is visible (10) PANOPTICON
27 Pen for company work (4) COOP
29 Rubs out and relaxes, holding tip of rubber (6)ERASES
30 One loser unfortunately left silver inside women’s quarters (8) SERAGLIO
31 Salon appliance or worker (6)STYLER
32 Old musical instrument makes players puzzle over time (8) PSALTERY

Down
1 Force way into church after gaining support (6)PIERCE
2 Noble bird was in the front (6) TITLED
3 Frank appeal to writer? (4)OPEN
4 Bear hardship with no church opening (5)STOMA
6 Friend backs scholar with one government order (5) AMIGO
7 Soft acknowledgement, small acknowledgement for hitchhiker’s burden (8) PACKSACK
8 Fellow rises to request a royal salutation in India (8)NAMASTHE
11 Beaten, authorised Leader of Opposition to drop down (6)KAYOED
14 Tibetan leader on peak of Kanchenjunga in difficult expedition (4) TREK
16 One’s following striped animal that dropped a piece of eland in river (6) TIGRIS
17 It breaks every day (4) DAWN
18 Goods transporters leave harbour to get cocktail for captains (8)SKIPPERS
19 The limit of the Chepauk stadium? (8) BOUNDARY
22 Girl’s maiden skateboarding trick (6)MOLLIE
23 Bewitching spot is occupied by none, right? (6) SPOOKY
25 Scrap artist not present in pastry-eating contest (5) PIECE?
26 Excesses in cricket? No, they are appropriate deliveries (5) OVERS (doesn't fit with answer given to 24Ac)
28 Give attention to London’s top nobleman (4) EARL

:clap::clap::clap: A good opening by Gridman!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Marries, as a man might a woman (5,2,4)
9 Tender lover? (7)
10 Pull girl around, one failing to keep up (7) LAGGARD
11 Use muscle power to mark in crooked tree (5) EXERT
12 Doctor finds Ice-T clean (9) DISINFECT
13 Female’s clever story (5) FABLE
15 The sort of day for a communication from a Communist? (3-6) RED-LETTER
18 Hectic Sam runs according to plan (9)
21 Army section with pronounced heart (5)
22 Variations in fictional book’s knots (9)
24 I am training learner to press forward (5)
26 Warrant Officer, with these, will get the distaff side (7)
27 One drink imbibed by Miss West in picture (7)
28 Shop in excellent place to shop (11)

Down
1 Efforts DA made for exchanges (5-4)
2 King and queen on bit of European money (5)
3 Smart mothers accept right brief (5-4)
4 When the waiter will bring the food and drink (2,5)
5 Cruelly treated, I will have dues settled (3-4)
6 Urge horse in time (3,2)
7 Good stream flowing around end of village could be better (8)
8 Prepare for publication some sacred items (4)
14 Acting properly, continue with possession? (8)
16 I, Chandela, cooked Mexican dish (9)
17 Hardy soldiers quiet about a bit of intransigence (9)
19 Ideate — provided hot fluid inside (5,2)
20 Bank employee with telling experience (7)
22 You will respond to yours, won’t you? (4)
23 Plunders small instrument set-up (5)
25 Choose to have royal spur (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Marries, as a man might a woman (5,2,4)
9 Tender lover? (7)
10 Pull girl around, one failing to keep up (7) LAGGARD
11 Use muscle power to mark in crooked tree (5) EXERT
12 Doctor finds Ice-T clean (9) DISINFECT
13 Female’s clever story (5) FABLE
15 The sort of day for a communication from a Communist? (3-6) RED-LETTER
18 Hectic Sam runs according to plan (9)
21 Army section with pronounced heart (5)
22 Variations in fictional book’s knots (9)
24 I am training learner to press forward (5)
26 Warrant Officer, with these, will get the distaff side (7)
27 One drink imbibed by Miss West in picture (7)
28 Shop in excellent place to shop (11)

Down
1 Efforts DA made for exchanges (5-4) TRADE-OFFS
2 King and queen on bit of European money (5) KRONE
3 Smart mothers accept right brief (5-4) SHORT-TERM
4 When the waiter will bring the food and drink (2,5) ON ORDER
5 Cruelly treated, I will have dues settled (3-4) ILL-USED
6 Urge horse in time (3,2)
7 Good stream flowing around end of village could be better (8)
8 Prepare for publication some sacred items (4)
14 Acting properly, continue with possession? (8)
16 I, Chandela, cooked Mexican dish (9)
17 Hardy soldiers quiet about a bit of intransigence (9)
19 Ideate — provided hot fluid inside (5,2)
20 Bank employee with telling experience (7)
22 You will respond to yours, won’t you? (4)
23 Plunders small instrument set-up (5)
25 Choose to have royal spur (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Marries, as a man might a woman (5,2,4) TAKES TO LIFE
9 Tender lover? (7)
10 Pull girl around, one failing to keep up (7) LAGGARD
11 Use muscle power to mark in crooked tree (5) EXERT
12 Doctor finds Ice-T clean (9) DISINFECT
13 Female’s clever story (5) FABLE
15 The sort of day for a communication from a Communist? (3-6) RED-LETTER
18 Hectic Sam runs according to plan (9) SCHEMATIC
21 Army section with pronounced heart (5)
22 Variations in fictional book’s knots (9)
24 I am training learner to press forward (5)
26 Warrant Officer, with these, will get the distaff side (7)
27 One drink imbibed by Miss West in picture (7)
28 Shop in excellent place to shop (11)

Down
1 Efforts DA made for exchanges (5-4) TRADE-OFFS
2 King and queen on bit of European money (5) KRONE
3 Smart mothers accept right brief (5-4) SHORT-TERM
4 When the waiter will bring the food and drink (2,5) ON ORDER
5 Cruelly treated, I will have dues settled (3-4) ILL-USED
6 Urge horse in time (3,2) EGG ON
7 Good stream flowing around end of village could be better (8) GAMESTER
8 Prepare for publication some sacred items (4) EDIT
14 Acting properly, continue with possession? (8)
16 I, Chandela, cooked Mexican dish (9)
17 Hardy soldiers quiet about a bit of intransigence (9)
19 Ideate — provided hot fluid inside (5,2)
20 Bank employee with telling experience (7)
22 You will respond to yours, won’t you? (4)
23 Plunders small instrument set-up (5)
25 Choose to have royal spur (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Marries, as a man might a woman (5,2,4) TAKES TO LIFE
9 Tender lover? (7)
10 Pull girl around, one failing to keep up (7) LAGGARD
11 Use muscle power to mark in crooked tree (5) EXERT
12 Doctor finds Ice-T clean (9) DISINFECT
13 Female’s clever story (5) FABLE
15 The sort of day for a communication from a Communist? (3-6) RED-LETTER
18 Hectic Sam runs according to plan (9) SCHEMATIC
21 Army section with pronounced heart (5)
22 Variations in fictional book’s knots (9)
24 I am training learner to press forward (5)IMPEL
26 Warrant Officer, with these, will get the distaff side (7)
27 One drink imbibed by Miss West in picture (7)
28 Shop in excellent place to shop (11)

Down
1 Efforts DA made for exchanges (5-4) TRADE-OFFS
2 King and queen on bit of European money (5) KRONE
3 Smart mothers accept right brief (5-4) SHORT-TERM
4 When the waiter will bring the food and drink (2,5) ON ORDER
5 Cruelly treated, I will have dues settled (3-4) ILL-USED
6 Urge horse in time (3,2) EGG ON
7 Good stream flowing around end of village could be better (8) GAMESTER
8 Prepare for publication some sacred items (4) EDIT
14 Acting properly, continue with possession? (8)BEHAVING
16 I, Chandela, cooked Mexican dish (9)ENCHILADA
17 Hardy soldiers quiet about a bit of intransigence (9)
19 Ideate — provided hot fluid inside (5,2)
20 Bank employee with telling experience (7)CASHIER
22 You will respond to yours, won’t you? (4)
23 Plunders small instrument set-up (5)LOOTS
25 Choose to have royal spur (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Marries, as a man might a woman (5,2,4) TAKES TO WIFE
9 Tender lover? (7)AMOROSO
10 Pull girl around, one failing to keep up (7) LAGGARD
11 Use muscle power to mark in crooked tree (5) EXERT
12 Doctor finds Ice-T clean (9) DISINFECT
13 Female’s clever story (5) FABLE
15 The sort of day for a communication from a Communist? (3-6) RED-LETTER
18 Hectic Sam runs according to plan (9) SCHEMATIC
21 Army section with pronounced heart (5)CORPS
22 Variations in fictional book’s knots (9)NOVELTIES
24 I am training learner to press forward (5)IMPEL
26 Warrant Officer, with these, will get the distaff side (7)MENFOLK
27 One drink imbibed by Miss West in picture (7)IMAGINE
28 Shop in excellent place to shop (11)SUPERMARKET

Down
1 Efforts DA made for exchanges (5-4) TRADE-OFFS
2 King and queen on bit of European money (5) KRONE
3 Smart mothers accept right brief (5-4) SHORT-TERM
4 When the waiter will bring the food and drink (2,5) ON ORDER
5 Cruelly treated, I will have dues settled (3-4) ILL-USED
6 Urge horse in time (3,2) EGG ON
7 Good stream flowing around end of village could be better (8) GAMESTER
8 Prepare for publication some sacred items (4) EDIT
14 Acting properly, continue with possession? (8)BEHAVING
16 I, Chandela, cooked Mexican dish (9)ENCHILADA
17 Hardy soldiers quiet about a bit of intransigence (9)RESILIENT
19 Ideate — provided hot fluid inside (5,2)THINK UP
20 Bank employee with telling experience (7)CASHIER
22 You will respond to yours, won’t you? (4)NAME
23 Plunders small instrument set-up (5)LOOTS
25 Choose to have royal spur (5)PRICK

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

Hemalatha is back after hiatus!:-D

[vaxiqavupkej]

Hemalatha is back after hiatus!:-D

Thank you Pavalamani, was away visiting my kid. It is good to be back to solving again.

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Speed on way is within reason (8) MODERATE
6 For starters, stringent work organised to study hard (4) SWOT
9 CIA far out in a continent (6) AFRICA
10 Topper in Kashmir’s primary skating venue (3,4)
13 Knocked into this, bird meets with cruel death (6,3)
14 Plagiarism in article by a foreign paper (5)
15 Oh God! Run! Emerging at first is monster! (4)
16 Statistical subset that is trustworthy, small and quite enough (4,6)
19 Did it begin with a false ring? (6,4)
21 Many a measure in the valley (4)
24 Change Putin’s contribution (5)
25 Large film presence finds great woman next to nothing (5-4)
26 The kind of sari for a cool cat? (7)
27 One of the English legal societies put away, as is natural (6)
28 Lawyer jolly indeed (4)
29 Most break up after defeat (4,4)

Down
2 Executive not running cooler (7) OFFICER
3 Having to leave the country, outside I was in the front (6) EXILED
4 Pharaonic rework resulting in rhetorical device (9)
5 Be partial to gender, if late in starting (5)
7 Pure wit found in news article (5-2)
8 OK for athlete to jump and begin lecturing (4,3,5)
11 Catch medical department facing criticism (6)
12 Superior done in? (12)
17 Election Commission talk on little jerks in great circles (9)
18 Run away and get yourself involved in the thing… (4,2)
20 … theoretically where the crossword might be (2,5)
22 The sort of seat that might put one out (7)
23 Said to get smart for before-wedding contract (3-3)
25 Get rid of broom (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Speed on way is within reason (8) MODERATE
6 For starters, stringent work organised to study hard (4) SWOT
9 CIA far out in a continent (6) AFRICA
10 Topper in Kashmir’s primary skating venue (3,4) ICE RINK
13 Knocked into this, bird meets with cruel death (6,3) COCKED HAT
14 Plagiarism in article by a foreign paper (5) THEFT
15 Oh God! Run! Emerging at first is monster! (4) OGRE
16 Statistical subset that is trustworthy, small and quite enough (4,6) TRUE SAMPLE
19 Did it begin with a false ring? (6,4)
21 Many a measure in the valley (4)
24 Change Putin’s contribution (5)
25 Large film presence finds great woman next to nothing (5-4)
26 The kind of sari for a cool cat? (7)
27 One of the English legal societies put away, as is natural (6)
28 Lawyer jolly indeed (4)
29 Most break up after defeat (4,4)

Down
2 Executive not running cooler (7) OFFICER
3 Having to leave the country, outside I was in the front (6) EXILED
4 Pharaonic rework resulting in rhetorical device (9)
5 Be partial to gender, if late in starting (5)
7 Pure wit found in news article (5-2)
8 OK for athlete to jump and begin lecturing (4,3,5)
11 Catch medical department facing criticism (6)
12 Superior done in? (12)
17 Election Commission talk on little jerks in great circles (9)
18 Run away and get yourself involved in the thing… (4,2)
20 … theoretically where the crossword might be (2,5)
22 The sort of seat that might put one out (7)
23 Said to get smart for before-wedding contract (3-3)
25 Get rid of broom (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Thank you Pavalamani, was away visiting my kid. It is good to be back to solving again.

Happy to have you with us!:-D

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Speed on way is within reason (8) MODERATE
6 For starters, stringent work organised to study hard (4) SWOT
9 CIA far out in a continent (6) AFRICA
10 Topper in Kashmir’s primary skating venue (3,4) ICE RINK
13 Knocked into this, bird meets with cruel death (6,3) COCKED HAT
14 Plagiarism in article by a foreign paper (5) THEFT
15 Oh God! Run! Emerging at first is monster! (4) OGRE
16 Statistical subset that is trustworthy, small and quite enough (4,6) TRUE SAMPLE
19 Did it begin with a false ring? (6,4)
21 Many a measure in the valley (4)
24 Change Putin’s contribution (5)
25 Large film presence finds great woman next to nothing (5-4)
26 The kind of sari for a cool cat? (7)
27 One of the English legal societies put away, as is natural (6)
28 Lawyer jolly indeed (4)
29 Most break up after defeat (4,4)

Down
2 Executive not running cooler (7) OFFICER
3 Having to leave the country, outside I was in the front (6) EXILED
4 Pharaonic rework resulting in rhetorical device (9)
5 Be partial to gender, if late in starting (5)
7 Pure wit found in news article (5-2) WRITE UP
8 OK for athlete to jump and begin lecturing (4,3,5)
11 Catch medical department facing criticism (6) ENTRAP
12 Superior done in? (12)
17 Election Commission talk on little jerks in great circles (9)
18 Run away and get yourself involved in the thing… (4,2) BEAT IT
20 … theoretically where the crossword might be (2,5)
22 The sort of seat that might put one out (7) EJECTOR
23 Said to get smart for before-wedding contract (3-3) PRE NUP
25 Get rid of broom (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Speed on way is within reason (8) MODERATE
6 For starters, stringent work organised to study hard (4) SWOT
9 CIA far out in a continent (6) AFRICA
10 Topper in Kashmir’s primary skating venue (3,4) ICE RINK
13 Knocked into this, bird meets with cruel death (6,3) COCKED HAT
14 Plagiarism in article by a foreign paper (5) THEFT
15 Oh God! Run! Emerging at first is monster! (4) OGRE
16 Statistical subset that is trustworthy, small and quite enough (4,6) TRUE SAMPLE
19 Did it begin with a false ring? (6,4)
21 Many a measure in the valley (4)DELL
24 Change Putin’s contribution (5)INPUT
25 Large film presence finds great woman next to nothing (5-4)
26 The kind of sari for a cool cat? (7)
27 One of the English legal societies put away, as is natural (6)INNATE
28 Lawyer jolly indeed (4)
29 Most break up after defeat (4,4)

Down
2 Executive not running cooler (7) OFFICER
3 Having to leave the country, outside I was in the front (6) EXILED
4 Pharaonic rework resulting in rhetorical device (9)
5 Be partial to gender, if late in starting (5)
7 Pure wit found in news article (5-2) WRITE UP
8 OK for athlete to jump and begin lecturing (4,3,5)TAKE THE FLOOR
11 Catch medical department facing criticism (6) ENTRAP
12 Superior done in? (12)
17 Election Commission talk on little jerks in great circles (9)
18 Run away and get yourself involved in the thing… (4,2) BEAT IT
20 … theoretically where the crossword might be (2,5)ON PAPER
22 The sort of seat that might put one out (7) EJECTOR
23 Said to get smart for before-wedding contract (3-3) PRE NUP
25 Get rid of broom (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Speed on way is within reason (8) MODERATE
6 For starters, stringent work organised to study hard (4) SWOT
9 CIA far out in a continent (6) AFRICA
10 Topper in Kashmir’s primary skating venue (3,4) ICE RINK
13 Knocked into this, bird meets with cruel death (6,3) COCKED HAT
14 Plagiarism in article by a foreign paper (5) THEFT
15 Oh God! Run! Emerging at first is monster! (4) OGRE
16 Statistical subset that is trustworthy, small and quite enough (4,6) TRUE SAMPLE
19 Did it begin with a false ring? (6,4) PHONEY CALL
21 Many a measure in the valley (4)DELL
24 Change Putin’s contribution (5)INPUT
25 Large film presence finds great woman next to nothing (5-4) SUPER-HERO
26 The kind of sari for a cool cat? (7) HIPSTER
27 One of the English legal societies put away, as is natural (6)INNATE
28 Lawyer jolly indeed (4) DARN
29 Most break up after defeat (4,4)

Down
2 Executive not running cooler (7) OFFICER
3 Having to leave the country, outside I was in the front (6) EXILED
4 Pharaonic rework resulting in rhetorical device (9) ANAPHORIC
5 Be partial to gender, if late in starting (5) EXIST
7 Pure wit found in news article (5-2) WRITE UP
8 OK for athlete to jump and begin lecturing (4,3,5)TAKE THE FLOOR
11 Catch medical department facing criticism (6) ENTRAP
12 Superior done in? (12) ACCOMPLISHED
17 Election Commission talk on little jerks in great circles (9) ECLIPTICS
18 Run away and get yourself involved in the thing… (4,2) BEAT IT
20 … theoretically where the crossword might be (2,5)ON PAPER
22 The sort of seat that might put one out (7) EJECTOR
23 Said to get smart for before-wedding contract (3-3) PRE NUP
25 Get rid of broom (5) SCRAP

[CLUELESS]

29 Ac = BEST PART to break-up (PART) after defeat (BEST).

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6)
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9)
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4)
23 Discharge from space, say (5)
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6)
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7)
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6)
28 Support for marriage? (8)

Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8)
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7)
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6)
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4)
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3)
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7)
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6)
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5)
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8)
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8)
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7)
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6)
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6)
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9)
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4) IDEA
23 Discharge from space, say (5)
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6)
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7)
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6)
28 Support for marriage? (8)

Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8) ENTREATS
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7)
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6)
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4)
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3)
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7)
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6)
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5) STRAIGHT EDGES
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8) SWAMPIER
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8)
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7) EYEBROW
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6)
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6)
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9) IGNITABLE
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4) IDEA
23 Discharge from space, say (5) RHEUM
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6) ICE SKATER
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7)
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6)
28 Support for marriage? (8)
Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8) ENTREATS
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7)
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6)
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4)
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7) TRIVIAL
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6)
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5) STRAIGHT EDGES
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8) SWAMPIER
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8)
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7) EYEBROW
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6)
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6)
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9) IGNITABLE
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4) IDEA
23 Discharge from space, say (5) RHEUM
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6) ICE SKATER
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7)
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6)
28 Support for marriage? (8)
Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8) ENTREATS
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7) OVEREAT
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6) RELIEF
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4) PASSENGER LIST
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7) TRIVIAL
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6) ROTTEN
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5) STRAIGHT EDGES
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8) SWAMPIER
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8) MADRIGAL
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7) EYEBROW
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6)
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6)
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)TRELLIS
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)ELITE
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9) IGNITABLE
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4) IDEA
23 Discharge from space, say (5) RHEUM
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6) ICE SKATER
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7)
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6)
28 Support for marriage? (8)ESPOUSAL
Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8) ENTREATS
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7) OVEREAT
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6) RELIEF
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4) PASSENGER LIST
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7) TRIVIAL
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6) ROTTEN
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5) STRAIGHT EDGES
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8) SWAMPIER
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8) MADRIGAL
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7) EYEBROW
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)DETAILS
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6)
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)AKIMBO

[spchennai]

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6) PATTER
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)TRELLIS
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)ELITE
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9) IGNITABLE correction IGNITIBLE
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4) IDEA
23 Discharge from space, say (5) RHEUM
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6) ICE SKATER
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7) GIMPING
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6) TAWDRY
28 Support for marriage? (8)ESPOUSAL
Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8) ENTREATS
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7) OVEREAT
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6) RELIEF
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4) PASSENGER LIST
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3) UNCLE SAM correction APPLE PIE
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7) TRIVIAL
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6) ROTTEN
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5) STRAIGHT EDGES
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8) SWAMPIER
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8) MADRIGAL
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7) EYEBROW
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)DETAILS
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6) BREVET
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)AKIMBO

[pavalamani pragasam]

11 English pa? (5,4)EVERY YEAR(Latin per annum-p.a.- is English every year)

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 A joint cover once in backpack (7)
5 Passing near-miss in the river (6)
9 A pair has bust gut — it means expense (5)
10 I married one Middle Eastern native — not new, rather copycat (9) IMITATIVE
11 Force in motion brings nervous twitch to old cattle (7)
12 The man for cocktail? (7)
13 Heading for deed of conveyance (5) TITLE
14 Mad Goan takes some stuff, almost raw, for that special flavour (9)
16 One aria Dahl played for old Indian ruler (6,3) HAIDAR ALI
19 Bad, this contributes to the capital of Hungary (5)
21 Contribute to report of baker — stupid sort (4,3)
23 Resonate with wild child caught in Parisian life (7)
24 Repeat…. about church, about a profit (4,5) ONCE AGAIN
25 One’s caught by a hideous horn — what an animal! (5)
26 Fool to stuff — daughter goes for duck (6)
27 Take out additional cent (7) EXTRACT

Down
1 Rat-a-tat which may bring forth the query ‘Who is it? (‘5,2,3,4)
2 Once, colour was over Cupid’s head. It’s no longer present (7)
3 Chuckle when clot, with her, gets all confused (7)
4 Almost indicate to detectives getting salt from shrub (9)
5 Belief in God by one’s side is maintained partially (5)
6 What a doctor might find on spot checking (7)
7 Quiet tau’s exotic about one massage technique (7)
8 What horses that take off quickly do with respect to the laggards (5,2,3,4)
15 Caring Eve cooking beef (9)
17 1+50+50+1= 100+1? This, to start with, is wrong (7)
18 Fruit in a case for a festival (7)
19 Tanned son leaves — without getting too black (7)
20 By the way a bird has endurance (7)
22 Vestige of primarily tribal community (5)

[CLUELESS]

The privilege of setting the 11,000 th. THC goes to Gridman.

[pavalamani pragasam]

The privilege of setting the 11,000 th. THC goes to Gridman.

Wow! Congrats to him!:-D

[pammechchu]

Across
1 A joint cover once in backpack (7) KNEECAP
5 Passing near-miss in the river (6)
9 A pair has bust gut — it means expense (5)
10 I married one Middle Eastern native — not new, rather copycat (9) IMITATIVE
11 Force in motion brings nervous twitch to old cattle (7) KINETIC
12 The man for cocktail? (7)
13 Heading for deed of conveyance (5) TITLE
14 Mad Goan takes some stuff, almost raw, for that special flavour (9)
16 One aria Dahl played for old Indian ruler (6,3) HAIDAR ALI
19 Bad, this contributes to the capital of Hungary (5)
21 Contribute to report of baker — stupid sort (4,3)
23 Resonate with wild child caught in Parisian life (7)
24 Repeat…. about church, about a profit (4,5) ONCE AGAIN
25 One’s caught by a hideous horn — what an animal! (5)
26 Fool to stuff — daughter goes for duck (6)
27 Take out additional cent (7) EXTRACT

Down
1 Rat-a-tat which may bring forth the query ‘Who is it? (‘5,2,3,4) KNOCK AT THE DOOR
2 Once, colour was over Cupid’s head. It’s no longer present (7)
3 Chuckle when clot, with her, gets all confused (7) CHORTLE
4 Almost indicate to detectives getting salt from shrub (9)
5 Belief in God by one’s side is maintained partially (5)
6 What a doctor might find on spot checking (7)
7 Quiet tau’s exotic about one massage technique (7)
8 What horses that take off quickly do with respect to the laggards (5,2,3,4)
15 Caring Eve cooking beef (9) GRIEVANCE
17 1+50+50+1= 100+1? This, to start with, is wrong (7)
18 Fruit in a case for a festival (7)
19 Tanned son leaves — without getting too black (7)
20 By the way a bird has endurance (7)
22 Vestige of primarily tribal community (5)

[CLUELESS]

hi p'chu, once again it is 4 out of 5. now edited.

Across
1 A joint cover once in backpack (7) KNEECAP
5 Passing near-miss in the river (6)
9 A pair has bust gut — it means expense (5) OUTGO
10 I married one Middle Eastern native — not new, rather copycat (9) IMITATIVE
11 Force in motion brings nervous twitch to old cattle (7) KINETIC
12 The man for cocktail? (7)
13 Heading for deed of conveyance (5) TITLE
14 Mad Goan takes some stuff, almost raw, for that special flavour (9)
16 One aria Dahl played for old Indian ruler (6,3) HAIDAR ALI
19 Bad, this contributes to the capital of Hungary (5)
21 Contribute to report of baker — stupid sort (4,3) DISH OUT
23 Resonate with wild child caught in Parisian life (7)
24 Repeat…. about church, about a profit (4,5) ONCE AGAIN
25 One’s caught by a hideous horn — what an animal! (5)
26 Fool to stuff — daughter goes for duck (6)
27 Take out additional cent (7) EXTRACT

Down
1 Rat-a-tat which may bring forth the query ‘Who is it? (‘5,2,3,4) KNOCK AT THE DOOR
2 Once, colour was over Cupid’s head. It’s no longer present (7)
3 Chuckle when clot, with her, gets all confused (7) CHORTLE
4 Almost indicate to detectives getting salt from shrub (9) POINCIANA
5 Belief in God by one’s side is maintained partially (5)
6 What a doctor might find on spot checking (7)
7 Quiet tau’s exotic about one massage technique (7)
8 What horses that take off quickly do with respect to the laggards (5,2,3,4)
15 Caring Eve cooking beef (9)
17 1+50+50+1= 100+1? This, to start with, is wrong (7)
18 Fruit in a case for a festival (7) AVOCADO
19 Tanned son leaves — without getting too black (7)
20 By the way a bird has endurance (7)
22 Vestige of primarily tribal community (5) TRACE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 A joint cover once in backpack (7) KNEECAP
5 Passing near-miss in the river (6) DEMISE
9 A pair has bust gut — it means expense (5) OUTGO
10 I married one Middle Eastern native — not new, rather copycat (9) IMITATIVE
11 Force in motion brings nervous twitch to old cattle (7) KINETIC
12 The man for cocktail? (7) MOLOTOV
13 Heading for deed of conveyance (5) TITLE
14 Mad Goan takes some stuff, almost raw, for that special flavour (9) ANGOSTURA
16 One aria Dahl played for old Indian ruler (6,3) HAIDAR ALI
19 Bad, this contributes to the capital of Hungary (5)
21 Contribute to report of baker — stupid sort (4,3) DISH OUT
23 Resonate with wild child caught in Parisian life (7) VIBRATE
24 Repeat…. about church, about a profit (4,5) ONCE AGAIN
25 One’s caught by a hideous horn — what an animal! (5) RHINO
26 Fool to stuff — daughter goes for duck (6)
27 Take out additional cent (7) EXTRACT

Down
1 Rat-a-tat which may bring forth the query ‘Who is it? (‘5,2,3,4) KNOCK AT THE DOOR
2 Once, colour was over Cupid’s head. It’s no longer present (7)
3 Chuckle when clot, with her, gets all confused (7) CHORTLE
4 Almost indicate to detectives getting salt from shrub (9) POINCIANA
5 Belief in God by one’s side is maintained partially (5)
6 What a doctor might find on spot checking (7)
7 Quiet tau’s exotic about one massage technique (7)
8 What horses that take off quickly do with respect to the laggards (5,2,3,4)
15 Caring Eve cooking beef (9)
17 1+50+50+1= 100+1? This, to start with, is wrong (7)
18 Fruit in a case for a festival (7) AVOCADO
19 Tanned son leaves — without getting too black (7)
20 By the way a bird has endurance (7)
22 Vestige of primarily tribal community (5) TRACE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 A joint cover once in backpack (7) KNEECAP
5 Passing near-miss in the river (6) DEMISE
9 A pair has bust gut — it means expense (5) OUTGO
10 I married one Middle Eastern native — not new, rather copycat (9) IMITATIVE
11 Force in motion brings nervous twitch to old cattle (7) KINETIC
12 The man for cocktail? (7) MOLOTOV
13 Heading for deed of conveyance (5) TITLE
14 Mad Goan takes some stuff, almost raw, for that special flavour (9) ANGOSTURA
16 One aria Dahl played for old Indian ruler (6,3) HAIDAR ALI
19 Bad, this contributes to the capital of Hungary (5)UPSET
21 Contribute to report of baker — stupid sort (4,3) DISH OUT
23 Resonate with wild child caught in Parisian life (7) VIBRATE
24 Repeat…. about church, about a profit (4,5) ONCE AGAIN
25 One’s caught by a hideous horn — what an animal! (5) RHINO
26 Fool to stuff — daughter goes for duck (6)
27 Take out additional cent (7) EXTRACT

Down
1 Rat-a-tat which may bring forth the query ‘Who is it? (‘5,2,3,4) KNOCK AT THE DOOR
2 Once, colour was over Cupid’s head. It’s no longer present (7)
3 Chuckle when clot, with her, gets all confused (7) CHORTLE
4 Almost indicate to detectives getting salt from shrub (9) POINCIANA
5 Belief in God by one’s side is maintained partially (5)DEISM
6 What a doctor might find on spot checking (7)MEASLES
7 Quiet tau’s exotic about one massage technique (7)
8 What horses that take off quickly do with respect to the laggards (5,2,3,4)
15 Caring Eve cooking beef (9)
17 1+50+50+1= 100+1? This, to start with, is wrong (7)
18 Fruit in a case for a festival (7) AVOCADO
19 Tanned son leaves — without getting too black (7)UNBURNT
20 By the way a bird has endurance (7)STAMINA
22 Vestige of primarily tribal community (5) TRACE

[spchennai]

Across
1 A joint cover once in backpack (7) KNEECAP
5 Passing near-miss in the river (6) DEMISE
9 A pair has bust gut — it means expense (5) OUTGO
10 I married one Middle Eastern native — not new, rather copycat (9) IMITATIVE
11 Force in motion brings nervous twitch to old cattle (7) KINETIC
12 The man for cocktail? (7) MOLOTOV
13 Heading for deed of conveyance (5) TITLE
14 Mad Goan takes some stuff, almost raw, for that special flavour (9) ANGOSTURA
16 One aria Dahl played for old Indian ruler (6,3) HAIDAR ALI
19 Bad, this contributes to the capital of Hungary (5)UPSET
21 Contribute to report of baker — stupid sort (4,3) DISH OUT correction DOLE OUT
23 Resonate with wild child caught in Parisian life (7) VIBRATE
24 Repeat…. about church, about a profit (4,5) ONCE AGAIN
25 One’s caught by a hideous horn — what an animal! (5) RHINO
26 Fool to stuff — daughter goes for duck (6) STOOGE
27 Take out additional cent (7) EXTRACT

Down
1 Rat-a-tat which may bring forth the query ‘Who is it? (‘5,2,3,4) KNOCK AT THE DOOR
2 Once, colour was over Cupid’s head. It’s no longer present (7) EXTINCT
3 Chuckle when clot, with her, gets all confused (7) CHORTLE
4 Almost indicate to detectives getting salt from shrub (9) POINCIANA
5 Belief in God by one’s side is maintained partially (5)DEISM
6 What a doctor might find on spot checking (7)MEASLES
7 Quiet tau’s exotic about one massage technique (7)
8 What horses that take off quickly do with respect to the laggards (5,2,3,4) LEAVE AT THE POST
15 Caring Eve cooking beef (9) GRIEVANCE
17 1+50+50+1= 100+1? This, to start with, is wrong (7) ILLICIT
18 Fruit in a case for a festival (7) AVOCADO
19 Tanned son leaves — without getting too black (7)UNBURNT
20 By the way a bird has endurance (7)STAMINA
22 Vestige of primarily tribal community (5) TRACE

[pavalamani pragasam]

7 Quiet tau’s exotic about one massage technique (7)SHIATSU

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Period following the end of a sentence (4,4) FULL STOP
5 Flirtatious girl’s performance having some effervescence at first (6)
10 Girl in Gujarat’s capital not to be seen (7) MISSING
11 Audacious newcomer misplaces parts in Union Territory (7)
12 Raise the French hit hard in port (6)
13 City silhouettes that might be viewed when landing, perhaps (8) SKYLINES
15 Leaving the novice, slip to the recess (4)
16 Old bouncer transformed as a cook of the highest distinction (6,4) CORDON BLEU
18 Not one to be utterly communicative (6,4)
20 Decorate the nautical platform (4) DECK
23 Abuse! Let trail wear away (3-5)
24 Mischievous creature to mouth love back (6)
26 Put in Jasmine’s confession? (7)
27 Almost state returning officer is brisk (7)
28 American lawyer’s return to outlaw’s refuge may dispirit (6)
29 Ignore the chosen one (8)

Down
1 The drinks that you are quite acquainted with? Not exactly! (8,7)
2 Sailors in U.S. city’s vehicles (7)
3 Lamb, recalled in South Dakota, breezed through (6)
4 Soldiers greatly disheartened by revelry (4)
6 Having no money, five, pushed out, are downright rude (8)
7 Prang! Dropped by the Spanish is a type of anchor (7)
8 What happens to someone sucked by a swamp (4,5,4,2)
9 Plucky Sid out in fair games (5,4)
14 Low woman’s voice continued without interest in Californian city (9)
17 Make feeble veteran run around edge of circle (8)
19 Girl’s soft publicity for frog’s perch (4,3)
21 English hint: there’s nothing good in pastoral poem (7)
22 Dog Chennai’s top comic character of old (6)
25 Opening suffix with any scandal (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Period following the end of a sentence (4,4) FULL STOP
5 Flirtatious girl’s performance having some effervescence at first (6)
10 Girl in Gujarat’s capital not to be seen (7) MISSING
11 Audacious newcomer misplaces parts in Union Territory (7) UPSTART
12 Raise the French hit hard in port (6)
13 City silhouettes that might be viewed when landing, perhaps (8) SKYLINES
15 Leaving the novice, slip to the recess (4)
16 Old bouncer transformed as a cook of the highest distinction (6,4) CORDON BLEU
18 Not one to be utterly communicative (6,4)
20 Decorate the nautical platform (4) DECK
23 Abuse! Let trail wear away (3-5)
24 Mischievous creature to mouth love back (6)
26 Put in Jasmine’s confession? (7)
27 Almost state returning officer is brisk (7)
28 American lawyer’s return to outlaw’s refuge may dispirit (6)
29 Ignore the chosen one (8)
Down
1 The drinks that you are quite acquainted with? Not exactly! (8,7)
2 Sailors in U.S. city’s vehicles (7) LASCARS
3 Lamb, recalled in South Dakota, breezed through (6)
4 Soldiers greatly disheartened by revelry (4) ORGY
6 Having no money, five, pushed out, are downright rude (8) INSOLENT
7 Prang! Dropped by the Spanish is a type of anchor (7)
8 What happens to someone sucked by a swamp (4,5,4,2)
9 Plucky Sid out in fair games (5,4) LUCKY DIPS
14 Low woman’s voice continued without interest in Californian city (9)
17 Make feeble veteran run around edge of circle (8)
19 Girl’s soft publicity for frog’s perch (4,3)
21 English hint: there’s nothing good in pastoral poem (7)
22 Dog Chennai’s top comic character of old (6)
25 Opening suffix with any scandal (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Period following the end of a sentence (4,4) FULL STOP
5 Flirtatious girl’s performance having some effervescence at first (6) FIZGIG
10 Girl in Gujarat’s capital not to be seen (7) MISSING
11 Audacious newcomer misplaces parts in Union Territory (7) UPSTART
12 Raise the French hit hard in port (6)
13 City silhouettes that might be viewed when landing, perhaps (8) SKYLINES
15 Leaving the novice, slip to the recess (4) APSE
16 Old bouncer transformed as a cook of the highest distinction (6,4) CORDON BLEU
18 Not one to be utterly communicative (6,4) SILENT TYPE
20 Decorate the nautical platform (4) DECK
23 Abuse! Let trail wear away (3-5) ILL-TREAT
24 Mischievous creature to mouth love back (6)
26 Put in Jasmine’s confession? (7) IMPLANT
27 Almost state returning officer is brisk (7)
28 American lawyer’s return to outlaw’s refuge may dispirit (6)
29 Ignore the chosen one (8)

Down
1 The drinks that you are quite acquainted with? Not exactly! (8,7)
2 Sailors in U.S. city’s vehicles (7) LASCARS
3 Lamb, recalled in South Dakota, breezed through (6)
4 Soldiers greatly disheartened by revelry (4) ORGY
6 Having no money, five, pushed out, are downright rude (8) INSOLENT
7 Prang! Dropped by the Spanish is a type of anchor (7)
8 What happens to someone sucked by a swamp (4,5,4,2)
9 Plucky Sid out in fair games (5,4) LUCKY DIPS
14 Low woman’s voice continued without interest in Californian city (9)
17 Make feeble veteran run around edge of circle (8)
19 Girl’s soft publicity for frog’s perch (4,3)
21 English hint: there’s nothing good in pastoral poem (7)
22 Dog Chennai’s top comic character of old (6)
25 Opening suffix with any scandal (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Period following the end of a sentence (4,4) FULL STOP
5 Flirtatious girl’s performance having some effervescence at first (6)
10 Girl in Gujarat’s capital not to be seen (7) MISSING
11 Audacious newcomer misplaces parts in Union Territory (7)
12 Raise the French hit hard in port (6) LEAVEN
13 City silhouettes that might be viewed when landing, perhaps (8) SKYLINES
15 Leaving the novice, slip to the recess (4) APSE
16 Old bouncer transformed as a cook of the highest distinction (6,4) CORDON BLEU
18 Not one to be utterly communicative (6,4)
20 Decorate the nautical platform (4) DECK
23 Abuse! Let trail wear away (3-5)
24 Mischievous creature to mouth love back (6)
26 Put in Jasmine’s confession? (7)
27 Almost state returning officer is brisk (7)
28 American lawyer’s return to outlaw’s refuge may dispirit (6)
29 Ignore the chosen one (8)

Down
1 The drinks that you are quite acquainted with? Not exactly! (8,7) FAMILIAR SPIRITS
2 Sailors in U.S. city’s vehicles (7) LASCARS
3 Lamb, recalled in South Dakota, breezed through (6)
4 Soldiers greatly disheartened by revelry (4) ORGY
6 Having no money, five, pushed out, are downright rude (8)
7 Prang! Dropped by the Spanish is a type of anchor (7)
8 What happens to someone sucked by a swamp (4,5,4,2)
9 Plucky Sid out in fair games (5,4)
14 Low woman’s voice continued without interest in Californian city (9)
17 Make feeble veteran run around edge of circle (8)
19 Girl’s soft publicity for frog’s perch (4,3)
21 English hint: there’s nothing good in pastoral poem (7)
22 Dog Chennai’s top comic character of old (6)
25 Opening suffix with any scandal (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Period following the end of a sentence (4,4) FULL STOP
5 Flirtatious girl’s performance having some effervescence at first (6) FIZGIG
10 Girl in Gujarat’s capital not to be seen (7) MISSING
11 Audacious newcomer misplaces parts in Union Territory (7) UPSTART
12 Raise the French hit hard in port (6)LEAVEN
13 City silhouettes that might be viewed when landing, perhaps (8) SKYLINES
15 Leaving the novice, slip to the recess (4) APSE
16 Old bouncer transformed as a cook of the highest distinction (6,4) CORDON BLEU
18 Not one to be utterly communicative (6,4) SILENT TYPE
20 Decorate the nautical platform (4) DECK
23 Abuse! Let trail wear away (3-5) ILL-TREAT
24 Mischievous creature to mouth love back (6)
26 Put in Jasmine’s confession? (7) IMPLANT
27 Almost state returning officer is brisk (7)
28 American lawyer’s return to outlaw’s refuge may dispirit (6)SADDEN
29 Ignore the chosen one (8)DESELECT

Down
1 The drinks that you are quite acquainted with? Not exactly! (8,7)FAMILIAR SPIRITS
2 Sailors in U.S. city’s vehicles (7) LASCARS
3 Lamb, recalled in South Dakota, breezed through (6)
4 Soldiers greatly disheartened by revelry (4) ORGY
6 Having no money, five, pushed out, are downright rude (8) INSOLENT
7 Prang! Dropped by the Spanish is a type of anchor (7)GRAPNEL
8 What happens to someone sucked by a swamp (4,5,4,2)
9 Plucky Sid out in fair games (5,4) LUCKY DIPS
14 Low woman’s voice continued without interest in Californian city (9)
17 Make feeble veteran run around edge of circle (8)
19 Girl’s soft publicity for frog’s perch (4,3)LILY PAD
21 English hint: there’s nothing good in pastoral poem (7)
22 Dog Chennai’s top comic character of old (6)
25 Opening suffix with any scandal (4)GATE

[spchennai]

Across
1 Period following the end of a sentence (4,4) FULL STOP
5 Flirtatious girl’s performance having some effervescence at first (6) FIZGIG
10 Girl in Gujarat’s capital not to be seen (7) MISSING
11 Audacious newcomer misplaces parts in Union Territory (7) UPSTART
12 Raise the French hit hard in port (6)LEAVEN
13 City silhouettes that might be viewed when landing, perhaps (8) SKYLINES
15 Leaving the novice, slip to the recess (4) APSE
16 Old bouncer transformed as a cook of the highest distinction (6,4) CORDON BLEU
18 Not one to be utterly communicative (6,4) SILENT TYPE
20 Decorate the nautical platform (4) DECK
23 Abuse! Let trail wear away (3-5) ILL-TREAT
24 Mischievous creature to mouth love back (6) GOBLIN
26 Put in Jasmine’s confession? (7) IMPLANT
27 Almost state returning officer is brisk (7) ALLEGRO
28 American lawyer’s return to outlaw’s refuge may dispirit (6)SADDEN
29 Ignore the chosen one (8)DESELECT (UNSELECT?)

Down
1 The drinks that you are quite acquainted with? Not exactly! (8,7)FAMILIAR SPIRITS
2 Sailors in U.S. city’s vehicles (7) LASCARS
3 Lamb, recalled in South Dakota, breezed through (6) SAILED
4 Soldiers greatly disheartened by revelry (4) ORGY
6 Having no money, five, pushed out, are downright rude (8) INSOLENT
7 Prang! Dropped by the Spanish is a type of anchor (7)GRAPNEL
8 What happens to someone sucked by a swamp (4,5,4,2) GETS STUCK INTO IT
9 Plucky Sid out in fair games (5,4) LUCKY DIPS
14 Low woman’s voice continued without interest in Californian city (9) CONTRALTO
17 Make feeble veteran run around edge of circle (8) ENERVATE
19 Girl’s soft publicity for frog’s perch (4,3)LILY PAD
21 English hint: there’s nothing good in pastoral poem (7) ECLOGUE
22 Dog Chennai’s top comic character of old (6) COLLIE
25 Opening suffix with any scandal (4)GATE (YAWN?)

[pavalamani pragasam]

spchennai, no need to doubt the given answers for the last clue of each section!:)

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

[pammechchu]

Across
7 Tripe NCC cleared up in the city district (8) PRECINCT
9 Contents of the system pledged to a place of worship 6) TEMPLE
10 Refusal to acknowledge the French, say, when going around the sculpted snowmen (10)
11 Check on the receding surge (4)
12 You may call Anu initially to the community service organization (1,1,1,1)
13 Merry-go-round with a reindeer, not in the same place as the announced party (8)
16 The German sent back the food with ginger (7)
18 Brighten up using the linen designed to cover up the valance edges (7) ENLIVEN
20 Kit bride ordered for the off-road motorcycle (4,4)
21 Model’s right to advertise a journey (4)
23 Indian three-wheeler on the gold trail, by the sound of it (4)
24 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of the Americans, say (10)
25 Note hidden in the draped garment leads to a wild trip (6)
26 Ardent supporters beginning to leave with the craftsmen (8)
Down
1 Produce benefit (5)
2 Nature of an eye strain, say (15)
3 Economising may do this to one’s money (7)
4 Time for the Frenchman to check the proofreader’s marking (4)
5 Cooks cousin’s menu’s pie, being in a state of poverty (15)
6 Convert internally raised issue of the measuring instrument (9)
8 Lenin jailed for smuggling in a Japanese martial arts expert (5) NINJA
14 Proceed to find that vase with uranium has been misplaced (3) URN
15 Crescent-shaped taps not fully removed from the crumbling planetariums (9)
17 Fleece cut with a piece of snow gliding gear (3)
19 Bishop’s view about the spread of a honeycomb ingredient (7)
21 Article on newspaper robbery (5)
22 Majestic type of piano (5)
24 Fancy accompaniment to emphasise an unreasonable wish (4)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
7 Tripe NCC cleared up in the city district (8) PRECINCT
9 Contents of the system pledged to a place of worship 6) TEMPLE
10 Refusal to acknowledge the French, say, when going around the sculpted snowmen (10)
11 Check on the receding surge (4) EDIT
12 You may call Anu initially to the community service organization (1,1,1,1) YMCA
13 Merry-go-round with a reindeer, not in the same place as the announced party (8)
16 The German sent back the food with ginger (7) REDDISH
18 Brighten up using the linen designed to cover up the valance edges (7) ENLIVEN
20 Kit bride ordered for the off-road motorcycle (4,4) DIRT BIKE
21 Model’s right to advertise a journey (4)
23 Indian three-wheeler on the gold trail, by the sound of it (4)
24 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of the Americans, say (10) WESTERNERS
25 Note hidden in the draped garment leads to a wild trip (6)
26 Ardent supporters beginning to leave with the craftsmen (8)

Down
1 Produce benefit (5)
2 Nature of an eye strain, say (15)
3 Economising may do this to one’s money (7)
4 Time for the Frenchman to check the proofreader’s marking (4)
5 Cooks cousin’s menu’s pie, being in a state of poverty (15)
6 Convert internally raised issue of the measuring instrument (9)
8 Lenin jailed for smuggling in a Japanese martial arts expert (5) NINJA
14 Proceed to find that vase with uranium has been misplaced (3) URN
15 Crescent-shaped taps not fully removed from the crumbling planetariums (9)
17 Fleece cut with a piece of snow gliding gear (3)
19 Bishop’s view about the spread of a honeycomb ingredient (7)
21 Article on newspaper robbery (5)
22 Majestic type of piano (5)
24 Fancy accompaniment to emphasise an unreasonable wish (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Tripe NCC cleared up in the city district (8) PRECINCT
9 Contents of the system pledged to a place of worship 6) TEMPLE
10 Refusal to acknowledge the French, say, when going around the sculpted snowmen (10)
11 Check on the receding surge (4) EDIT
12 You may call Anu initially to the community service organization (1,1,1,1) YMCA
13 Merry-go-round with a reindeer, not in the same place as the announced party (8)
16 The German sent back the food with ginger (7) REDDISH
18 Brighten up using the linen designed to cover up the valance edges (7) ENLIVEN
20 Kit bride ordered for the off-road motorcycle (4,4) DIRT BIKE
21 Model’s right to advertise a journey (4)
23 Indian three-wheeler on the gold trail, by the sound of it (4)
24 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of the Americans, say (10) WESTERNERS
25 Note hidden in the draped garment leads to a wild trip (6)
26 Ardent supporters beginning to leave with the craftsmen (8)

Down
1 Produce benefit (5)
2 Nature of an eye strain, say (15) ACCOMMODATIONAL
3 Economising may do this to one’s money (7) STRETCH
4 Time for the Frenchman to check the proofreader’s marking (4) STET
5 Cooks cousin’s menu’s pie, being in a state of poverty (15) IMPECUNIOUSNESS
6 Convert internally raised issue of the measuring instrument (9) ALTIMETER
8 Lenin jailed for smuggling in a Japanese martial arts expert (5) NINJA
14 Proceed to find that vase with uranium has been misplaced (3) URN
15 Crescent-shaped taps not fully removed from the crumbling planetariums (9)
17 Fleece cut with a piece of snow gliding gear (3)
19 Bishop’s view about the spread of a honeycomb ingredient (7)
21 Article on newspaper robbery (5)
22 Majestic type of piano (5)
24 Fancy accompaniment to emphasise an unreasonable wish (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 Tripe NCC cleared up in the city district (8) PRECINCT
9 Contents of the system pledged to a place of worship 6) TEMPLE
10 Refusal to acknowledge the French, say, when going around the sculpted snowmen (10)
11 Check on the receding surge (4) EDIT
12 You may call Anu initially to the community service organization (1,1,1,1) YMCA
13 Merry-go-round with a reindeer, not in the same place as the announced party (8)
16 The German sent back the food with ginger (7) REDDISH
18 Brighten up using the linen designed to cover up the valance edges (7) ENLIVEN
20 Kit bride ordered for the off-road motorcycle (4,4) DIRT BIKE
21 Model’s right to advertise a journey (4)
23 Indian three-wheeler on the gold trail, by the sound of it (4) AUTO
24 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of the Americans, say (10) WESTERNERS
25 Note hidden in the draped garment leads to a wild trip (6)
26 Ardent supporters beginning to leave with the craftsmen (8) ARTISANS

Down
1 Produce benefit (5)
2 Nature of an eye strain, say (15) ACCOMMODATIONAL
3 Economising may do this to one’s money (7) STRETCH
4 Time for the Frenchman to check the proofreader’s marking (4) STET
5 Cooks cousin’s menu’s pie, being in a state of poverty (15) IMPECUNIOUSNESS
6 Convert internally raised issue of the measuring instrument (9) ALTIMETER
8 Lenin jailed for smuggling in a Japanese martial arts expert (5) NINJA
14 Proceed to find that vase with uranium has been misplaced (3) URN
15 Crescent-shaped taps not fully removed from the crumbling planetariums (9) SEMILUNAR
17 Fleece cut with a piece of snow gliding gear (3)
19 Bishop’s view about the spread of a honeycomb ingredient (7)
21 Article on newspaper robbery (5) THEFT
22 Majestic type of piano (5) GRAND
24 Fancy accompaniment to emphasise an unreasonable wish (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Tripe NCC cleared up in the city district (8) PRECINCT
9 Contents of the system pledged to a place of worship 6) TEMPLE
10 Refusal to acknowledge the French, say, when going around the sculpted snowmen (10)DISOWNMENT
11 Check on the receding surge (4) EDIT
12 You may call Anu initially to the community service organization (1,1,1,1) YMCA
13 Merry-go-round with a reindeer, not in the same place as the announced party (8)
16 The German sent back the food with ginger (7) REDDISH
18 Brighten up using the linen designed to cover up the valance edges (7) ENLIVEN
20 Kit bride ordered for the off-road motorcycle (4,4) DIRT BIKE
21 Model’s right to advertise a journey (4)
23 Indian three-wheeler on the gold trail, by the sound of it (4) AUTO
24 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of the Americans, say (10) WESTERNERS
25 Note hidden in the draped garment leads to a wild trip (6)SAFARI
26 Ardent supporters beginning to leave with the craftsmen (8) ARTISANS

Down
1 Produce benefit (5)
2 Nature of an eye strain, say (15) ACCOMMODATIONAL
3 Economising may do this to one’s money (7) STRETCH
4 Time for the Frenchman to check the proofreader’s marking (4) STET
5 Cooks cousin’s menu’s pie, being in a state of poverty (15) IMPECUNIOUSNESS
6 Convert internally raised issue of the measuring instrument (9) ALTIMETER
8 Lenin jailed for smuggling in a Japanese martial arts expert (5) NINJA
14 Proceed to find that vase with uranium has been misplaced (3) URN
15 Crescent-shaped taps not fully removed from the crumbling planetariums (9) SEMILUNAR
17 Fleece cut with a piece of snow gliding gear (3)SKI
19 Bishop’s view about the spread of a honeycomb ingredient (7)BEESWAX
21 Article on newspaper robbery (5) THEFT
22 Majestic type of piano (5) GRAND
24 Fancy accompaniment to emphasise an unreasonable wish (4)WHIM

[spchennai]

Across
7 Tripe NCC cleared up in the city district (8) PRECINCT
9 Contents of the system pledged to a place of worship 6) TEMPLE
10 Refusal to acknowledge the French, say, when going around the sculpted snowmen (10)DISOWNMENT
11 Check on the receding surge (4) EDIT
12 You may call Anu initially to the community service organization (1,1,1,1) YMCA
13 Merry-go-round with a reindeer, not in the same place as the announced party (8) CAROUSEL
16 The German sent back the food with ginger (7) REDDISH
18 Brighten up using the linen designed to cover up the valance edges (7) ENLIVEN
20 Kit bride ordered for the off-road motorcycle (4,4) DIRT BIKE
21 Model’s right to advertise a journey (4) TOUR
23 Indian three-wheeler on the gold trail, by the sound of it (4) AUTO
24 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of the Americans, say (10) WESTERNERS
25 Note hidden in the draped garment leads to a wild trip (6)SAFARI
26 Ardent supporters beginning to leave with the craftsmen (8) ARTISANS

Down
1 Produce benefit (5) GRAIN?
2 Nature of an eye strain, say (15) ACCOMMODATIONAL
3 Economising may do this to one’s money (7) STRETCH
4 Time for the Frenchman to check the proofreader’s marking (4) STET
5 Cooks cousin’s menu’s pie, being in a state of poverty (15) IMPECUNIOUSNESS
6 Convert internally raised issue of the measuring instrument (9) ALTIMETER
8 Lenin jailed for smuggling in a Japanese martial arts expert (5) NINJA
14 Proceed to find that vase with uranium has been misplaced (3) URN correction RUN
15 Crescent-shaped taps not fully removed from the crumbling planetariums (9) SEMILUNAR
17 Fleece cut with a piece of snow gliding gear (3)SKI
19 Bishop’s view about the spread of a honeycomb ingredient (7)BEESWAX
21 Article on newspaper robbery (5) THEFT
22 Majestic type of piano (5) GRAND
24 Fancy accompaniment to emphasise an unreasonable wish (4)WHIM

[pavalamani pragasam]

1 Produce benefit (5) FRUIT

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Russia and Portugal go behind financial institution in liquidation (8) BANKRUPT
5 Vocal promotions afoot? That makes sense! (4,2) ADDS UP
9 Cuspidor and skewer brought in for the Chinese military force unit (8) SPITTOON
10 Main course has a selection of succulent reeds (6) ENTREE
11 Supports the frontiersmen at sea, protecting the church (14) REINFORCEMENTS
14 Be in it to have a higher probability of being chosen (5)
16 Stop and take charge of the European, say (9)
17 Get me out of the planetarium mess to obtain waterproofed canvas (9)
19 Limits the Russian leader moving to the front in exasperation (5)
20 Grand bird at home in the cold? (7,7)
23 Disorderly Democrat participates in break down of unity (6)
24 German art made from bits and pieces to show an image processing operation (8)
25 Strain’s created by a magical love-potion, according to hearsay (6)
26 In retreat, time to capture pose with bridge partners, so to say (2,2,4)

Down
1 This shell’s a hit! (4)
2 Om moves away from the repulsive racket (5)
3 Attendants pursue an engineer to make the fraud go away (7)
4 Run out with the diplomat to get the standard envelop of a Roman official (11)
6 Spirited police department pulled up after hiding multiple reversals (7)
7 Some circus performers in the new government’s village outskirts are cut off (9)
8 More gratifying for the worker to interrupt catastrophic relapse (10)
12 Treasure in the Tower of London? (5,6)
13 Remark made with little preparation (3-3-4)
15 Revolutionary, late, puts deformed copra up in the direction of the plant tip (9)
18 Cut short by CM’s departure from the English university town (7)
19 Upset sailor’s enclosure to grow mutated weed (7)
21 Picture concealed by the claim agent (5)
22 Desire pain (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Russia and Portugal go behind financial institution in liquidation (8) BANKRUPT
5 Vocal promotions afoot? That makes sense! (4,2) ADDS UP
9 Cuspidor and skewer brought in for the Chinese military force unit (8) SPITTOON
10 Main course has a selection of succulent reeds (6) ENTREE
11 Supports the frontiersmen at sea, protecting the church (14) REINFORCEMENTS
14 Be in it to have a higher probability of being chosen (5)
16 Stop and take charge of the European, say (9)
17 Get me out of the planetarium mess to obtain waterproofed canvas (9) TARPAULIN
19 Limits the Russian leader moving to the front in exasperation (5)
20 Grand bird at home in the cold? (7,7) EMPEROR PENGUIN
23 Disorderly Democrat participates in break down of unity (6)
24 German art made from bits and pieces to show an image processing operation (8)
25 Strain’s created by a magical love-potion, according to hearsay (6)
26 In retreat, time to capture pose with bridge partners, so to say (2,2,4)
Down
1 This shell’s a hit! (4) BASH
2 Om moves away from the repulsive racket (5)
3 Attendants pursue an engineer to make the fraud go away (7)
4 Run out with the diplomat to get the standard envelop of a Roman official (11)
6 Spirited police department pulled up after hiding multiple reversals (7)
7 Some circus performers in the new government’s village outskirts are cut off (9)
8 More gratifying for the worker to interrupt catastrophic relapse (10) PLEASANTER
12 Treasure in the Tower of London? (5,6)
13 Remark made with little preparation (3-3-4) OFF THE CUFF
15 Revolutionary, late, puts deformed copra up in the direction of the plant tip (9)
18 Cut short by CM’s departure from the English university town (7)
19 Upset sailor’s enclosure to grow mutated weed (7)
21 Picture concealed by the claim agent (5)
22 Desire pain (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Russia and Portugal go behind financial institution in liquidation (8) BANKRUPT
5 Vocal promotions afoot? That makes sense! (4,2) ADDS UP
9 Cuspidor and skewer brought in for the Chinese military force unit (8) SPITTOON
10 Main course has a selection of succulent reeds (6) ENTREE
11 Supports the frontiersmen at sea, protecting the church (14) REINFORCEMENTS
14 Be in it to have a higher probability of being chosen (5)
16 Stop and take charge of the European, say (9)
17 Get me out of the planetarium mess to obtain waterproofed canvas (9) TARPAULIN
19 Limits the Russian leader moving to the front in exasperation (5)
20 Grand bird at home in the cold? (7,7) EMPEROR PENGUIN
23 Disorderly Democrat participates in break down of unity (6)
24 German art made from bits and pieces to show an image processing operation (8)
25 Strain’s created by a magical love-potion, according to hearsay (6)
26 In retreat, time to capture pose with bridge partners, so to say (2,2,4)
Down
1 This shell’s a hit! (4) BASH
2 Om moves away from the repulsive racket (5) NOISE
3 Attendants pursue an engineer to make the fraud go away (7) RETINUE
4 Run out with the diplomat to get the standard envelop of a Roman official (11) PROCONSULAR
6 Spirited police department pulled up after hiding multiple reversals (7) DYNAMIC
7 Some circus performers in the new government’s village outskirts are cut off (9) STRONGMEN
8 More gratifying for the worker to interrupt catastrophic relapse (10) PLEASANTER
12 Treasure in the Tower of London? (5,6)
13 Remark made with little preparation (3-3-4) OFF THE CUFF
15 Revolutionary, late, puts deformed copra up in the direction of the plant tip (9)
18 Cut short by CM’s departure from the English university town (7)
19 Upset sailor’s enclosure to grow mutated weed (7)
21 Picture concealed by the claim agent (5)
22 Desire pain (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Russia and Portugal go behind financial institution in liquidation (8) BANKRUPT
5 Vocal promotions afoot? That makes sense! (4,2) ADDS UP
9 Cuspidor and skewer brought in for the Chinese military force unit (8) SPITTOON
10 Main course has a selection of succulent reeds (6) ENTREE
11 Supports the frontiersmen at sea, protecting the church (14) REINFORCEMENTS
14 Be in it to have a higher probability of being chosen (5)
16 Stop and take charge of the European, say (9)
17 Get me out of the planetarium mess to obtain waterproofed canvas (9) TARPAULIN
19 Limits the Russian leader moving to the front in exasperation (5)
20 Grand bird at home in the cold? (7,7) EMPEROR PENGUIN
23 Disorderly Democrat participates in break down of unity (6) UNTIDY
24 German art made from bits and pieces to show an image processing operation (8)
25 Strain’s created by a magical love-potion, according to hearsay (6)
26 In retreat, time to capture pose with bridge partners, so to say (2,2,4)
Down
1 This shell’s a hit! (4) BASH
2 Om moves away from the repulsive racket (5)
3 Attendants pursue an engineer to make the fraud go away (7)
4 Run out with the diplomat to get the standard envelop of a Roman official (11)
6 Spirited police department pulled up after hiding multiple reversals (7)
7 Some circus performers in the new government’s village outskirts are cut off (9)
8 More gratifying for the worker to interrupt catastrophic relapse (10) PLEASANTER
12 Treasure in the Tower of London? (5,6) CROWN JEWELS
13 Remark made with little preparation (3-3-4) OFF THE CUFF
15 Revolutionary, late, puts deformed copra up in the direction of the plant tip (9)
18 Cut short by CM’s departure from the English university town (7) ABRIDGE
19 Upset sailor’s enclosure to grow mutated weed (7) RAGWORT
21 Picture concealed by the claim agent (5)
22 Desire pain (4) ACHE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Russia and Portugal go behind financial institution in liquidation (8) BANKRUPT
5 Vocal promotions afoot? That makes sense! (4,2) ADDS UP
9 Cuspidor and skewer brought in for the Chinese military force unit (8) SPITTOON
10 Main course has a selection of succulent reeds (6) ENTREE
11 Supports the frontiersmen at sea, protecting the church (14) REINFORCEMENTS
14 Be in it to have a higher probability of being chosen (5)FRAME
16 Stop and take charge of the European, say (9)SCOTCHMAN
17 Get me out of the planetarium mess to obtain waterproofed canvas (9) TARPAULIN
19 Limits the Russian leader moving to the front in exasperation (5)RANGE
20 Grand bird at home in the cold? (7,7) EMPEROR PENGUIN
23 Disorderly Democrat participates in break down of unity (6) UNTIDY
24 German art made from bits and pieces to show an image processing operation (8)
25 Strain’s created by a magical love-potion, according to hearsay (6)
26 In retreat, time to capture pose with bridge partners, so to say (2,2,4)AS IT WERE
Down
1 This shell’s a hit! (4) BASH
2 Om moves away from the repulsive racket (5)
3 Attendants pursue an engineer to make the fraud go away (7)
4 Run out with the diplomat to get the standard envelop of a Roman official (11)
6 Spirited police department pulled up after hiding multiple reversals (7)
7 Some circus performers in the new government’s village outskirts are cut off (9)
8 More gratifying for the worker to interrupt catastrophic relapse (10) PLEASANTER
12 Treasure in the Tower of London? (5,6) CROWN JEWELS
13 Remark made with little preparation (3-3-4) OFF THE CUFF
15 Revolutionary, late, puts deformed copra up in the direction of the plant tip (9)
18 Cut short by CM’s departure from the English university town (7) ABRIDGE
19 Upset sailor’s enclosure to grow mutated weed (7) RAGWORT
21 Picture concealed by the claim agent (5)IMAGE
22 Desire pain (4) ACHE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Russia and Portugal go behind financial institution in liquidation (8) BANKRUPT
5 Vocal promotions afoot? That makes sense! (4,2) ADDS UP
9 Cuspidor and skewer brought in for the Chinese military force unit (8) SPITTOON
10 Main course has a selection of succulent reeds (6) ENTREE
11 Supports the frontiersmen at sea, protecting the church (14) REINFORCEMENTS
14 Be in it to have a higher probability of being chosen (5)FRAME
16 Stop and take charge of the European, say (9)SCOTCHMAN
17 Get me out of the planetarium mess to obtain waterproofed canvas (9) TARPAULIN
19 Limits the Russian leader moving to the front in exasperation (5)RANGE
20 Grand bird at home in the cold? (7,7) EMPEROR PENGUIN
23 Disorderly Democrat participates in break down of unity (6) UNTIDY
24 German art made from bits and pieces to show an image processing operation (8)DEMOSAIC
25 Strain’s created by a magical love-potion, according to hearsay (6)FILTER
26 In retreat, time to capture pose with bridge partners, so to say (2,2,4)AS IT WERE
Down
1 This shell’s a hit! (4) BASH
2 Om moves away from the repulsive racket (5)NOISE
3 Attendants pursue an engineer to make the fraud go away (7)RETINUE
4 Run out with the diplomat to get the standard envelop of a Roman official (11)PROCONSULAR
6 Spirited police department pulled up after hiding multiple reversals (7)DYNAMIC
7 Some circus performers in the new government’s village outskirts are cut off (9)STRONGMEN
8 More gratifying for the worker to interrupt catastrophic relapse (10) PLEASANTER
12 Treasure in the Tower of London? (5,6) CROWN JEWELS
13 Remark made with little preparation (3-3-4) OFF THE CUFF
15 Revolutionary, late, puts deformed copra up in the direction of the plant tip (9)ACROPETAL
18 Cut short by CM’s departure from the English university town (7) ABRIDGE
19 Upset sailor’s enclosure to grow mutated weed (7) RAGWORT
21 Picture concealed by the claim agent (5)IMAGE
22 Desire pain (4) ACHE

:clap::clap::clap: Raising the notches!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Dynamo in our wee shop malfunctioned (10)
6 Luxurious hotel cut credit (4)
10 Book finally abridged (5)
11 Moved abroad, head of group settled in Abu Dhabi with daughter? (9)
12 Run out of ideas, so planned tea dance doomed? (4,2,1,4,3)
14 Is a poet on drugs? (7)
15 Good, boy’s looks (7)
17 Lab gear inappropriate for this school subject (7)
19 Back where witch lived, she with no heart (7)
20 Girl needs chopped apple to make a dessert (9,5)
23 Well-organised firm — join (5-4)
24 One worn by sailor, a headdress (5)
25 Take off before ten for summit (4)
26 Our Greek primate on board pretended disdain (4,6)
Down
1 Page on amateur stage production (4)
2 Wife saying yes, rolling about in mud (9) WALLOWING
3 Admire skill and integrity (14) RESPECTABILITY
4 Single over American finds difficult (7) ONEROUS
5 Language used within confines of stag party (7)
7 Large Italian male, supple (5) LITHE
8 Extra portions of food team ruins (4,6)
9 Ordinary study in B & B, say (5-3-6)
13 Vacation so relaxing in Canadian province (4,6) NOVA SCOTIA
16 I may not give you a fair deal (9)
18 Against carrying on, old merchant of Venice (7)
19 One may make one cross, one picking team without leader (7)
21 A wild urge to contradict (5)
22 Prince and son depicted by portrait painter (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Dynamo in our wee shop malfunctioned (10)
6 Luxurious hotel cut credit (4)
10 Book finally abridged (5)
11 Moved abroad, head of group settled in Abu Dhabi with daughter? (9)
12 Run out of ideas, so planned tea dance doomed? (4,2,1,4,3) COME TO A DEAD END
14 Is a poet on drugs? (7) OPIATES
15 Good, boy’s looks (7)
17 Lab gear inappropriate for this school subject (7) ALGEBRA
19 Back where witch lived, she with no heart (7)
20 Girl needs chopped apple to make a dessert (9,5)
23 Well-organised firm — join (5-4)
24 One worn by sailor, a headdress (5)
25 Take off before ten for summit (4)
26 Our Greek primate on board pretended disdain (4,6)
Down
1 Page on amateur stage production (4)
2 Wife saying yes, rolling about in mud (9) WALLOWING
3 Admire skill and integrity (14) RESPECTABILITY
4 Single over American finds difficult (7) ONEROUS
5 Language used within confines of stag party (7)
7 Large Italian male, supple (5) LITHE
8 Extra portions of food team ruins (4,6)
9 Ordinary study in B & B, say (5-3-6)
13 Vacation so relaxing in Canadian province (4,6) NOVA SCOTIA
16 I may not give you a fair deal (9)
18 Against carrying on, old merchant of Venice (7) ANTONIO
19 One may make one cross, one picking team without leader (7)
21 A wild urge to contradict (5) ARGUE
22 Prince and son depicted by portrait painter (4)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Dynamo in our wee shop malfunctioned (10) POWERHORSE
6 Luxurious hotel cut credit (4)
10 Book finally abridged (5)
11 Moved abroad, head of group settled in Abu Dhabi with daughter? (9) EMIGRATED
12 Run out of ideas, so planned tea dance doomed? (4,2,1,4,3) COME TO A DEAD END
14 Is a poet on drugs? (7) OPIATES
15 Good, boy’s looks (7)
17 Lab gear inappropriate for this school subject (7) ALGEBRA
19 Back where witch lived, she with no heart (7)
20 Girl needs chopped apple to make a dessert (9,5) CHARLOTTE RUSSE
23 Well-organised firm — join (5-4)
24 One worn by sailor, a headdress (5)
25 Take off before ten for summit (4)
26 Our Greek primate on board pretended disdain (4,6) SOUR GRAPES
Down
1 Page on amateur stage production (4)
2 Wife saying yes, rolling about in mud (9) WALLOWING
3 Admire skill and integrity (14) RESPECTABILITY
4 Single over American finds difficult (7) ONEROUS
5 Language used within confines of stag party (7)
7 Large Italian male, supple (5) LITHE
8 Extra portions of food team ruins (4,6)
9 Ordinary study in B & B, say (5-3-6) BREAD AND BUTTER
13 Vacation so relaxing in Canadian province (4,6) NOVA SCOTIA
16 I may not give you a fair deal (9)
18 Against carrying on, old merchant of Venice (7) ANTONIO
19 One may make one cross, one picking team without leader (7)
21 A wild urge to contradict (5) ARGUE
22 Prince and son depicted by portrait painter (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Dynamo in our wee shop malfunctioned (10) POWERHOUSE
6 Luxurious hotel cut credit (4)PLUS
10 Book finally abridged (5)ATLAS
11 Moved abroad, head of group settled in Abu Dhabi with daughter? (9) EMIGRATED
12 Run out of ideas, so planned tea dance doomed? (4,2,1,4,3) COME TO A DEAD END
14 Is a poet on drugs? (7) OPIATES
15 Good, boy’s looks (7)GLANCES
17 Lab gear inappropriate for this school subject (7) ALGEBRA
19 Back where witch lived, she with no heart (7)ENDORSE
20 Girl needs chopped apple to make a dessert (9,5) CHARLOTTE RUSSE
23 Well-organised firm — join (5-4)TIGHT-KNIT
24 One worn by sailor, a headdress (5)TIARA
25 Take off before ten for summit (4)APEX
26 Our Greek primate on board pretended disdain (4,6) SOUR GRAPES
Down
1 Page on amateur stage production (4)PLAY
2 Wife saying yes, rolling about in mud (9) WALLOWING
3 Admire skill and integrity (14) RESPECTABILITY
4 Single over American finds difficult (7) ONEROUS
5 Language used within confines of stag party (7)SHINDIG
7 Large Italian male, supple (5) LITHE
8 Extra portions of food team ruins (4,6)SIDE DISHES
9 Ordinary study in B & B, say (5-3-6) BREAD AND BUTTER
13 Vacation so relaxing in Canadian province (4,6) NOVA SCOTIA
16 I may not give you a fair deal (9)CARDSHARP
18 Against carrying on, old merchant of Venice (7) ANTONIO
19 One may make one cross, one picking team without leader (7)ELECTOR
21 A wild urge to contradict (5) ARGUE
22 Prince and son depicted by portrait painter (4)HALS

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6)
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6)
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9)
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5)
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5)
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7)
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7)
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4)
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)
25 Jaggy English flower (5)
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9)
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6)
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6)
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9)
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7)
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4)
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5)
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3)
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13)
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9)
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6)
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6)
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9)
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5)
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5)
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7)
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7)
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4)
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)
25 Jaggy English flower (5)
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9)
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6)
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6)
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9) AGREEABLE
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7) ECSTASY
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4) GAS LAMP
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5) NIECE
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3) SPACED-OUT
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13)
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9)
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6) ESCAPE
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6) GANESH
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9) INTERESTS
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5) ERATO
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5) TENSE
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7)
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7)
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4)
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)
25 Jaggy English flower (5)
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9)
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6)
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6)
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9) AGREEABLE
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7) ECSTASY
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4) GAS LAMP
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5) NIECE
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3) SPACED-OUT
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13)
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9)
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6) ESCAPE
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6) GANESH
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9) INTERESTS
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5) ERATO
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5) TENSE
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7) PROLONG
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7) USELESS
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4) SWEET CORN
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)
25 Jaggy English flower (5)
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9) THESAURUS
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6)
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6)
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9) AGREEABLE
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7) ECSTASY
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4) GAS LAMP
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5) NIECE
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3) SPACED-OUT
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13) DISTINGUISHED
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9)
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6) ESCAPE
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6) GANESH
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9) INTERESTS
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5) ERATO
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5) TENSE
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)NEWSBOY
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7) PROLONG
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7) USELESS
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)PLASTIC
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4) SWEET CORN
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)GRATE
25 Jaggy English flower (5)
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9) THESAURUS
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6)
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6)
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9) AGREEABLE
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7) ECSTASY
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4) GAS LAMP
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5) NIECE
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3) SPACED-OUT
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13) DISTINGUISHED
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9)
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)SHORTLY
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)PUNGENT
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6) ESCAPE
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6) GANESH
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9) INTERESTS
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5) ERATO
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5) TENSE
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)NEWSBOY
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7) PROLONG
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7) USELESS
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)PLASTIC
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4) SWEET CORN
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)GRATE
25 Jaggy English flower (5) EROSE
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9) THESAURUS
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6) SENTRY
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6) TEETER
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9) AGREEABLE
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7) ECSTASY
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4) GAS LAMP
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5) NIECE
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3) SPACED-OUT
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13) DISTINGUISHED
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9) WHEREFORE
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)SHORTLY
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)PUNGENT
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)AERIE

:clap::clap::clap: Amazing! Setters' names enlisted in bits and pieces?! So says Kishore in the Colonel's blog! http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.in/2014/02/no11004-monday-10-feb-2014-buzzer.html#comment-form

[pammechchu]

Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7)
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7)
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5)
12 Piercing without a tool (9)
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5)
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7)
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2)
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9)
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5)
25 Drive beat up used-car (7)
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4)
Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6)
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)
4 Propose date for new rule (8)
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)
7 Left one cat to get support (8)
8 Focus on getting century initially (6)
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4)
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8)
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)
20 Show/hide a partition (6)
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7) TORPEDO
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7) IMAGINE
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5) CYCLE
12 Piercing without a tool (9) IMPLEMENT
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5) SUITE
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7)
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2)
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9)
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5)
25 Drive beat up used-car (7)
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4)

Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6)
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)
4 Propose date for new rule (8)
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)
7 Left one cat to get support (8)
8 Focus on getting century initially (6)
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4)
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8)
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)
20 Show/hide a partition (6)
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7) TORPEDO
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7) IMAGINE
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5) CYCLE
12 Piercing without a tool (9) IMPLEMENT
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5) SUITE
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7) ENGRAVE
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2) BARGE IN
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9) RECOVERED
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5) SKILL
25 Drive beat up used-car (7) CRUSADE
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4)

Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6)
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)
4 Propose date for new rule (8)
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)
7 Left one cat to get support (8)
8 Focus on getting century initially (6)
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4)
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8)
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)
20 Show/hide a partition (6)
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7) TORPEDO
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7) IMAGINE
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5) CYCLE
12 Piercing without a tool (9) IMPLEMENT
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5) SUITE
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7) ENGRAVE
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2) BARGE IN
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9) RECOVERED
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5) SKILL
25 Drive beat up used-car (7) CRUSADE
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4)

Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)STOCKADE
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6)
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)HEREDITARY
4 Propose date for new rule (8)NOMINATE
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)
7 Left one cat to get support (8)
8 Focus on getting century initially (6)
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)SURPRISING
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4)
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8)
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)
20 Show/hide a partition (6)SCREEN
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL

[CLUELESS]

Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7) TORPEDO
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7) IMAGINE
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5) CYCLE
12 Piercing without a tool (9) IMPLEMENT
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5) SUITE
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7) ENGRAVE
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2) BARGE IN
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9) RECOVERED
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5) SKILL
25 Drive beat up used-car (7) CRUSADE
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4) SAN JUAN

Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6) FRACAS
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)
4 Propose date for new rule (8)
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)
7 Left one cat to get support (8)
8 Focus on getting century initially (6) CENTRE
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4) GOLF CLUB
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8) BLANDISH
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)
20 Show/hide a partition (6) SCREEN
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7) TORPEDO
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7) IMAGINE
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5) CYCLE
12 Piercing without a tool (9) IMPLEMENT
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5) SUITE
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7) ENGRAVE
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2) BARGE IN
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)COLLY
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9) RECOVERED
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5) SKILL
25 Drive beat up used-car (7) CRUSADE
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4) SAN JUAN

Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)STOCKADE
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6) FRACAS
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)HEREDITARY
4 Propose date for new rule (8)DOMINATE
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)BIG POT
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)VANE
7 Left one cat to get support (8)LIFELINE
8 Focus on getting century initially (6) CENTRE
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)SURPRISING
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4) GOLF CLUB
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8) BLANDISH
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)NEEDLING
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)CURACY
20 Show/hide a partition (6) SCREEN
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Hi friends, my photo contest entry is waiting for your precious vote here:http://www.natureforever.org/biodivercityphotocontest.php

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5)
11 Submission order is on one without name (9)
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3)
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7)
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5)
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7)
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7)
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5)
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5)
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8)

Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5)
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7)
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6)
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9)
17 True minds reform elements (9)
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7)
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5)
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5)
26 Opera with Roman characters (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5)
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3)
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7)
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7)
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5)
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5)
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5)
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7)
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6)
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9)
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7)
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5)
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5)
26 Opera with Roman characters (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5)
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3)
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)TERMINATE
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7)
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7)
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5)
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5)
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5)
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)ELONGATED
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)OPERA
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)PESSIMIST
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7)
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6)
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9)
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)ANALGESIC
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7)
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5)
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5)
26 Opera with Roman characters (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5)
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3)
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)TERMINATE
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7)
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7)
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5)
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5)
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5) SCRUB
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)ELONGATED
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)OPERA
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)PESSIMIST
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7) SPECTRE
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6) CHOPIN
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9) LOADSTONE
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)ANALGESIC
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7) ROSTRUM
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5)
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5)
26 Opera with Roman characters (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5) HOMER
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3) PEAT BOG
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)TERMINATE
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7)
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7)
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5) REED ORGAN
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5)
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5) SCRUB
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)ELONGATED
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)OPERA
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)PESSIMIST
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7) SPECTRE
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6) CHOPIN
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9) LOADSTONE
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)ANALGESIC
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7) ROSTRUM
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5) AMEER
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5) NIGER
26 Opera with Roman characters (5)

[pammechchu]

23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5) AMEER EMEER???

[spchennai]

Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5) HOMER
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3) PEAT BOG
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)TERMINATE
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7) STETSON
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7) MANAGER?
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5) REED ORGAN
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5) RISHI
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5) SCRUB
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)ELONGATED
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)OPERA
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)PESSIMIST
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7) SPECTRE
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6) CHOPIN
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9) LOADSTONE
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)ANALGESIC
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7) ROSTRUM
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5) AMEER correction EMEER
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5) NIGER
26 Opera with Roman characters (5) NORMA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5) HOMER
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3) PEAT BOG
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)TERMINATE
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7) STETSON
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7) MANAGUA
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5) REED ORGAN
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5) RISHI
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5) SCRUB
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)ELONGATED
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)OPERA
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)PESSIMIST
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7) SPECTRE
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6) CHOPIN
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9) LOADSTONE
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)ANALGESIC
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7) ROSTRUM
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)PLANAR
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5) EMEER
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5) NIGER
26 Opera with Roman characters (5) NORMA

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Railing will help retired people (8) DIATRIBE
5 Advance without, say a famous person (6) LEGEND
10 Shrink one by one on the table, one is told (7) ANALYST
11 Soldiers tense after rum which is left over (7) ODDMENT
12 The slut will genuinely long for ponytail (5)
13 Whistler played a note previously (9) ERSTWHILE
14 Place of rehabilitation right in the centre of Rajya Sabha, say (7,5)
18 Sowing done in half the land (12)
21 Animal swallows hogshead, takes a long time for the creature (9)
23 Write about soldiers who show off (5)
24 It’s a sin to order caviar and end with champagne (7)
25 It costs more to put a man in the dock (7)
26 Fancy the Yankee going after Don (6)
27 Go down after preliminary round in part of the circuit (4,4)

Down
1 Lack of writing in the end (6)
2 Operate a sub-account with a calculator (6)
3 Two boys and a friend on top of money tree (5,4)
4 Ram is touched, gets sloppy on the field (6-8)
6 Give and stop the fight right away (5)
7 Retired don sure about time management (8)
8 Did go around that place, but held back (8)
9 Old ci y was steady on pile construction (14)
15 Suggest without proof — anyway that’s what a hunter looks for (9)
16 College under some litigation, tough for one in school (8)
17 Made space for maiden to leave…..foolish frolic (8)
19 Merchant prince not getting remedy (6)
20 Aaron works over weekend, a real bore (6)
22 Climbs second time and gives out (5)

[CLUELESS]

Groping without a grid - another goof-up by THC.:twisted:

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Railing will help retired people (8) DIATRIBE
5 Advance without, say a famous person (6) LEGEND
10 Shrink one by one on the table, one is told (7) ANALYST
11 Soldiers tense after rum which is left over (7) ODDMENT
12 The slut will genuinely long for ponytail (5)
13 Whistler played a note previously (9) ERSTWHILE
14 Place of rehabilitation right in the centre of Rajya Sabha, say (7,5)
18 Sowing done in half the land (12)
21 Animal swallows hogshead, takes a long time for the creature (9)
23 Write about soldiers who show off (5)
24 It’s a sin to order caviar and end with champagne (7)
25 It costs more to put a man in the dock (7)
26 Fancy the Yankee going after Don (6)
27 Go down after preliminary round in part of the circuit (4,4)
Down
1 Lack of writing in the end (6)
2 Operate a sub-account with a calculator (6) ABACUS
3 Two boys and a friend on top of money tree (5,4)
4 Ram is touched, gets sloppy on the field (6-8) BUTTER FINGERED
6 Give and stop the fight right away (5) ENDOW
7 Retired don sure about time management (8) EMERITUS
8 Did go around that place, but held back (8) DITHERED
9 Old ci y was steady on pile construction (14)
15 Suggest without proof — anyway that’s what a hunter looks for (9)
16 College under some litigation, tough for one in school (8)
17 Made space for maiden to leave…..foolish frolic (8)
19 Merchant prince not getting remedy (6)
20 Aaron works over weekend, a real bore (6)
22 Climbs second time and gives out (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Railing will help retired people (8) DIATRIBE
5 Advance without, say a famous person (6) LEGEND
10 Shrink one by one on the table, one is told (7) ANALYST
11 Soldiers tense after rum which is left over (7) ODDMENT
12 The slut will genuinely long for ponytail (5) TRULL
13 Whistler played a note previously (9) ERSTWHILE
14 Place of rehabilitation right in the centre of Rajya Sabha, say (7,5) HALFWAY HOUSE
18 Sowing done in half the land (12) INSEMINATION
21 Animal swallows hogshead, takes a long time for the creature (9) CHAMELEON
23 Write about soldiers who show off (5)
24 It’s a sin to order caviar and end with champagne (7) AVARICE
25 It costs more to put a man in the dock (7)
26 Fancy the Yankee going after Don (6)
27 Go down after preliminary round in part of the circuit (4,4)
Down
1 Lack of writing in the end (6)
2 Operate a sub-account with a calculator (6) ABACUS
3 Two boys and a friend on top of money tree (5,4)
4 Ram is touched, gets sloppy on the field (6-8) BUTTER FINGERED
6 Give and stop the fight right away (5) ENDOW
7 Retired don sure about time management (8) EMERITUS
8 Did go around that place, but held back (8) DITHERED
9 Old ci y was steady on pile construction (14)
15 Suggest without proof — anyway that’s what a hunter looks for (9)
16 College under some litigation, tough for one in school (8)
17 Made space for maiden to leave…..foolish frolic (8)
19 Merchant prince not getting remedy (6)
20 Aaron works over weekend, a real bore (6)
22 Climbs second time and gives out (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Railing will help retired people (8) DIATRIBE
5 Advance without, say a famous person (6) LEGEND
10 Shrink one by one on the table, one is told (7) ANALYST
11 Soldiers tense after rum which is left over (7) ODDMENT
12 The slut will genuinely long for ponytail (5) TRULL
13 Whistler played a note previously (9) ERSTWHILE
14 Place of rehabilitation right in the centre of Rajya Sabha, say (7,5) HALFWAY HOUSE
18 Sowing done in half the land (12) INSEMINATION
21 Animal swallows hogshead, takes a long time for the creature (9) CHAMELEON
23 Write about soldiers who show off (5)
24 It’s a sin to order caviar and end with champagne (7) AVARICE
25 It costs more to put a man in the dock (7)
26 Fancy the Yankee going after Don (6)
27 Go down after preliminary round in part of the circuit (4,4)
Down
1 Lack of writing in the end (6)DEARTH
2 Operate a sub-account with a calculator (6) ABACUS
3 Two boys and a friend on top of money tree (5,4)ROYAL PALM
4 Ram is touched, gets sloppy on the field (6-8) BUTTER FINGERED
6 Give and stop the fight right away (5) ENDOW
7 Retired don sure about time management (8) EMERITUS
8 Did go around that place, but held back (8) DITHERED
9 Old ci y was steady on pile construction (14)CONSTANTINOPLE
15 Suggest without proof — anyway that’s what a hunter looks for (9)
16 College under some litigation, tough for one in school (8)
17 Made space for maiden to leave…..foolish frolic (8)ESCAPADE
19 Merchant prince not getting remedy (6)
20 Aaron works over weekend, a real bore (6)
22 Climbs second time and gives out (5)EMITS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Railing will help retired people (8) DIATRIBE
5 Advance without, say a famous person (6) LEGEND
10 Shrink one by one on the table, one is told (7) ANALYST
11 Soldiers tense after rum which is left over (7) ODDMENT
12 The slut will genuinely long for ponytail (5) TRULL
13 Whistler played a note previously (9) ERSTWHILE
14 Place of rehabilitation right in the centre of Rajya Sabha, say (7,5) HALFWAY HOUSE
18 Sowing done in half the land (12) INSEMINATION
21 Animal swallows hogshead, takes a long time for the creature (9) CHAMELEON
23 Write about soldiers who show off (5)PREEN
24 It’s a sin to order caviar and end with champagne (7) AVARICE
25 It costs more to put a man in the dock (7)PRICIER
26 Fancy the Yankee going after Don (6)DRESSY
27 Go down after preliminary round in part of the circuit (4,4)HEAT SINK
Down
1 Lack of writing in the end (6)DEARTH
2 Operate a sub-account with a calculator (6) ABACUS
3 Two boys and a friend on top of money tree (5,4)ROYAL PALM
4 Ram is touched, gets sloppy on the field (6-8) BUTTER FINGERED
6 Give and stop the fight right away (5) ENDOW
7 Retired don sure about time management (8) EMERITUS
8 Did go around that place, but held back (8) DITHERED
9 Old ci y was steady on pile construction (14)CONSTANTINOPLE
15 Suggest without proof — anyway that’s what a hunter looks for (9)HOOFPRINT
16 College under some litigation, tough for one in school (8)PILCHARD
17 Made space for maiden to leave…..foolish frolic (8)ESCAPADE
19 Merchant prince not getting remedy (6)MEDICI
20 Aaron works over weekend, a real bore (6)ANORAK
22 Climbs second time and gives out (5)EMITS

:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough! Arden's 100th puzzle.

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Treat Iron applying force evenly inside (7) PROCESS
5 & 2 dn. Mercenary betrayed by one with a dubious offer, or…. for a song, perhaps (7,2,7) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
9 Yield to the animal force within (5) DEFER
10 It’s pink vehicle leading the race…. (9) CARNATION
11 ….in scarlet convertible the cops are after him (9)
12 Be safe at the border (5)
13 Shattered sculpture (4)
15 Superb if a spinner can score (8)
18 Lot can be made up from the voice (3,5)
19 Melanie’s got style (4)
22 City for a pope (5)
24 He may not be allowed to enter in future (9)
26 Shhsh… it is said to be foul to harbour pique anyway (4,5)
27 Very little money announced for writers (5)
28 Secret? yes, try sorting out after a month (7)
29 Pilot study on fish mostly (7)

Down
1 Power will increase by fifty — key to propel the boat (6)
2 See 5 ac.
3 See semi-circle in the nest (5)
4 Church worker cries, possessed by devil, not with ecstasy (9)
5 Walk confidently with support (5)
6 See one so involved with them….awful and abhorrent (9)
7 Second time a parliament rises to a song (5)
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6)
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9)
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9)
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5)
20 Nonsense to say X, not presently named, is in the rear (6)
21 Trial or trade in? (6)
23 Sanctify Bishop? Not so much (5)
24 Churchgoers in American city — not many in the city (5)
25 Bird with headgear (5)

[pammechchu]

MORE OF GUESS WORK... LIVING DANGEROUSLY.

Across
1 Treat Iron applying force evenly inside (7) PROCESS
5 & 2 dn. Mercenary betrayed by one with a dubious offer, or…. for a song, perhaps (7,2,7) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
9 Yield to the animal force within (5) DEFER
10 It’s pink vehicle leading the race…. (9) CARNATION
11 ….in scarlet convertible the cops are after him (9)
12 Be safe at the border (5) HEDGE
13 Shattered sculpture (4) BUST
15 Superb if a spinner can score (8)
18 Lot can be made up from the voice (3,5)
19 Melanie’s got style (4)
22 City for a pope (5)
24 He may not be allowed to enter in future (9)
26 Shhsh… it is said to be foul to harbour pique anyway (4,5)
27 Very little money announced for writers (5)
28 Secret? yes, try sorting out after a month (7)
29 Pilot study on fish mostly (7)
Down
1 Power will increase by fifty — key to propel the boat (6) PEDAL
2 See 5 ac.
3 See semi-circle in the nest (5)
4 Church worker cries, possessed by devil, not with ecstasy (9)
5 Walk confidently with support (5) STRUT
6 See one so involved with them….awful and abhorrent (9) LOATHSOME
7 Second time a parliament rises to a song (5)
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6)
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9)
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9)
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5)
20 Nonsense to say X, not presently named, is in the rear (6)
21 Trial or trade in? (6)
23 Sanctify Bishop? Not so much (5)
24 Churchgoers in American city — not many in the city (5)
25 Bird with headgear (5)