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

[deepakgita]

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 Correction PADDLE
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) ILIAD
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6) RANGER
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9) TECHNIQUE
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9) PROSTATIC
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5) COAL MINER
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)

[pavalamani pragasam]

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)LARCENIST
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)ELAN
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)PENCE
28 Secret? yes, try sorting out after a month (7)MYSTERY
29 Pilot study on fish mostly (7)
Down
1 Power will increase by fifty — key to propel the boat (6) PEDAL Correction PADDLE
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) ILIAD
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6) RANGER
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9) TECHNIQUE
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9) PROSTATIC
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5) COAL MINER
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)BLESS
24 Churchgoers in American city — not many in the city (5)
25 Bird with headgear (5)

[CLUELESS]

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) LARCENIST
12 Be safe at the border (5) HEDGE
13 Shattered sculpture (4) BUST
15 Superb if a spinner can score (8) TOPNOTCH
18 Lot can be made up from the voice (3,5)
19 Melanie’s got style (4) ELAN
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 correction PADDLE
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) RANGER
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)

[spchennai]

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) LARCENIST
12 Be safe at the border (5) HEDGE
13 Shattered sculpture (4) BUST
15 Superb if a spinner can score (8) TOPNOTCH
18 Lot can be made up from the voice (3,5) BEL CANTO
19 Melanie’s got style (4) ELAN
22 City for a pope (5) URBAN
24 He may not be allowed to enter in future (9) LITTLEMAN
26 Shhsh… it is said to be foul to harbour pique anyway (4,5) KEEP QUIET
27 Very little money announced for writers (5) PENCE
28 Secret? yes, try sorting out after a month (7) MYSTERY
29 Pilot study on fish mostly (7) CONTROL
Down
1 Power will increase by fifty — key to propel the boat (6) PEDAL correction PADDLE
2 See 5 ac.
3 See semi-circle in the nest (5) EYRIE
4 Church worker cries, possessed by devil, not with ecstasy (9) SACRISTAN
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) ILIAD
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6) RANGER
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9) TECHNIQUE
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9) PROSTATIC
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5) COAL MINER
20 Nonsense to say X, not presently named, is in the rear (6) BUNKUM
21 Trial or trade in? (6)
23 Sanctify Bishop? Not so much (5) BLESS
24 Churchgoers in American city — not many in the city (5) LAITY
25 Bird with headgear (5) LUPIN

[pavalamani pragasam]

21 Trial or trade in? (6) ORDEAL

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Woman has the right to pull away (6)
4 Mean to keep husband in old jail (8)
9 I get on sadly mending my socks (6) TOEING
10 Stout girl has nothing, just a plant (4,4)
12 Principal way to vary rate with foreign currency (8)
13 Praise gives rise to hope (6)
15 Cheerful having stayed back for a month on treatment (5-3-4)
18 Mob drags Ross away from such buffets (12) SMORGASBORDS
21 A poet finds love on the ship (6)
22 It could pop in front of Dravid, say in England (8)
24 I lecture about a hand bag (8) RETICULE
25 Force Henry in to an organisation (6)
26 Being parochial the local gets back in the fight (8)
27 A despatch told to go up (6)
Down
1 Lads went away to bogs (8)
2 Pick one empty vase as a subject of study (8)
3 Reliance Mart can get one from Panama (7,8) CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 Shaft length cut externally (4)
6 That’s where the money is — with number of seats in the parliament (8,7)
7 Two transgressions when one oversleeps (4,2)
8 Paint hair over without outside help (6)
11 Men keen to have the hot stuff brought up (7)
14 Figure the pain’s reduced after a month (7)
16 Reuse art, it may be worth a lot (8) TREASURE
17 One betrayed having had the food cut off…. (8)
19 ….material to cook up, not having had any food (6)
20 Fictional character left Indian airlines (6)
23 More luxurious? Not entirely (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Woman has the right to pull away (6)
4 Mean to keep husband in old jail (8)
9 I get on sadly mending my socks (6) TOEING
10 Stout girl has nothing, just a plant (4,4)
12 Principal way to vary rate with foreign currency (8) ARTERIAL
13 Praise gives rise to hope (6) ASPIRE
15 Cheerful having stayed back for a month on treatment (5-3-4) DEVIL-MAY-CARE
18 Mob drags Ross away from such buffets (12) SMORGASBORDS
21 A poet finds love on the ship (6) ABOARD
22 It could pop in front of Dravid, say in England (8) CORNWALL
24 I lecture about a hand bag (8) RETICULE
25 Force Henry in to an organisation (6)
26 Being parochial the local gets back in the fight (8)
27 A despatch told to go up (6)
Down
1 Lads went away to bogs (8)
2 Pick one empty vase as a subject of study (8)
3 Reliance Mart can get one from Panama (7,8) CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 Shaft length cut externally (4)
6 That’s where the money is — with number of seats in the parliament (8,7)
7 Two transgressions when one oversleeps (4,2)
8 Paint hair over without outside help (6)
11 Men keen to have the hot stuff brought up (7)
14 Figure the pain’s reduced after a month (7)
16 Reuse art, it may be worth a lot (8) TREASURE
17 One betrayed having had the food cut off…. (8)
19 ….material to cook up, not having had any food (6)
20 Fictional character left Indian airlines (6)
23 More luxurious? Not entirely (4)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Woman has the right to pull away (6) WRENCH
4 Mean to keep husband in old jail (8) BASTILLE
9 I get on sadly mending my socks (6) TOEING
10 Stout girl has nothing, just a plant (4,4) ALOE VERA
12 Principal way to vary rate with foreign currency (8) ARTERIAL
13 Praise gives rise to hope (6) ASPIRE
15 Cheerful having stayed back for a month on treatment (5-3-4) DEVIL-MAY-CARE
18 Mob drags Ross away from such buffets (12) SMORGASBORDS
21 A poet finds love on the ship (6) ABOARD
22 It could pop in front of Dravid, say in England (8) CORNWALL
24 I lecture about a hand bag (8) RETICULE
25 Force Henry in to an organisation (6) THRUST
26 Being parochial the local gets back in the fight (8) CLANNISH
27 A despatch told to go up (6)

Down
1 Lads went away to bogs (8)
2 Pick one empty vase as a subject of study (8)
3 Reliance Mart can get one from Panama (7,8) CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 Shaft length cut externally (4)
6 That’s where the money is — with number of seats in the parliament (8,7)
7 Two transgressions when one oversleeps (4,2)
8 Paint hair over without outside help (6)
11 Men keen to have the hot stuff brought up (7)
14 Figure the pain’s reduced after a month (7)
16 Reuse art, it may be worth a lot (8) TREASURE
17 One betrayed having had the food cut off…. (8)
19 ….material to cook up, not having had any food (6)
20 Fictional character left Indian airlines (6)
23 More luxurious? Not entirely (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Woman has the right to pull away (6) WRENCH
4 Mean to keep husband in old jail (8) BASTILLE
9 I get on sadly mending my socks (6) TOEING
10 Stout girl has nothing, just a plant (4,4) ALOE VERA
12 Principal way to vary rate with foreign currency (8) ARTERIAL
13 Praise gives rise to hope (6) ASPIRE
15 Cheerful having stayed back for a month on treatment (5-3-4) DEVIL-MAY-CARE
18 Mob drags Ross away from such buffets (12) SMORGASBORDS
21 A poet finds love on the ship (6) ABOARD
22 It could pop in front of Dravid, say in England (8) CORNWALL
24 I lecture about a hand bag (8) RETICULE
25 Force Henry in to an organisation (6) THRUST
26 Being parochial the local gets back in the fight (8) CLANNISH
27 A despatch told to go up (6)

Down
1 Lads went away to bogs (8) WETLANDS
2 Pick one empty vase as a subject of study (8) ELECTIVE
3 Reliance Mart can get one from Panama (7,8) CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 Shaft length cut externally (4)
6 That’s where the money is — with number of seats in the parliament (8,7) TREASURY BENCHES
7 Two transgressions when one oversleeps (4,2)
8 Paint hair over without outside help (6)
11 Men keen to have the hot stuff brought up (7)
14 Figure the pain’s reduced after a month (7) OCTAGON
16 Reuse art, it may be worth a lot (8) TREASURE
17 One betrayed having had the food cut off…. (8)
19 ….material to cook up, not having had any food (6)
20 Fictional character left Indian airlines (6)
23 More luxurious? Not entirely (4) PLUS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Woman has the right to pull away (6) WRENCH
4 Mean to keep husband in old jail (8) BASTILLE
9 I get on sadly mending my socks (6) TOEING
10 Stout girl has nothing, just a plant (4,4) ALOE VERA
12 Principal way to vary rate with foreign currency (8) ARTERIAL
13 Praise gives rise to hope (6) ASPIRE
15 Cheerful having stayed back for a month on treatment (5-3-4) DEVIL-MAY-CARE
18 Mob drags Ross away from such buffets (12) SMORGASBORDS
21 A poet finds love on the ship (6) ABOARD
22 It could pop in front of Dravid, say in England (8) CORNWALL
24 I lecture about a hand bag (8) RETICULE
25 Force Henry in to an organisation (6) THRUST
26 Being parochial the local gets back in the fight (8) CLANNISH
27 A despatch told to go up (6)ASCEND

Down
1 Lads went away to bogs (8) WETLANDS
2 Pick one empty vase as a subject of study (8) ELECTIVE
3 Reliance Mart can get one from Panama (7,8) CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 Shaft length cut externally (4)AXLE
6 That’s where the money is — with number of seats in the parliament (8,7) TREASURY BENCHES
7 Two transgressions when one oversleeps (4,2)LIES IN
8 Paint hair over without outside help (6)ENAMEL
11 Men keen to have the hot stuff brought up (7)CAVALRY77Y
14 Figure the pain’s reduced after a month (7) OCTAGON
16 Reuse art, it may be worth a lot (8) TREASURE
17 One betrayed having had the food cut off…. (8)ISOLATED
19 ….material to cook up, not having had any food (6)FABRIC
20 Fictional character left Indian airlines (6)PORTIA
23 More luxurious? Not entirely (4) PLUS

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

Learnt from the Colonel's blog that Sankalak passed away yesterday. Heartfelt condolences! A superb setter!

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RIP. We will miss you.

[pavalamani pragasam]

What happened? Where is everybody? I'm in B'lore and don't have the hard copy and as usual orkut hasn't posted the grid!

[CLUELESS]

Across

1 One excluded old theologian connected with a Mount, oddly (3,3,3) ODD MAN OUT

8 One held captive round Mount after end of speech (7)

10 Personal assistant’s to take home one Christmas cake (9)

11 Rushes jobs (7)

12 High, the Parisian church tower with spire (7) STEEPLE

13 Saw ghost floating across rear of theatre in pantomime? (5,4)

15 One involved in pantomime turn again? (4,11)

17 Checks in chess? Aunt confused (9) STAUNCHES

20 Hypocrisy at a choral work (7)

22 A soldier shown round small house of a native American (7)

23 Instrument, unusual in one regard (4,5) REED ORGAN

24 University stopping dissertations in ancient Greek (7)

25 Previously ending in Alsace, then Lorraine, strangely (7,2)

Down

1 Short operation on model’s face (6)

2 Fellow on essential Nativity play animal? (6)

3 Behave in a troublesome way at college after play (3,2)

4 Shoehorning hose away in an attitude of smug superiority (2,4,4,5)

5 No one’s about to chastise unstable Catholic king in play (3,5,2,5)

6 Object from cracker daily found on hearth, oddly (5,3)

7 Swing he composed, with bit of ragtime thrown in? (8)

9 Social worker after cloth, one with stripes (8) SERGEANT

14 Ballet in middle of Christmas week, an excess (4,4)

15 Revulsion shown by DI, say, about latest of assaults (8)

16 Hears a CD prepared for Christmas party game? (8)

18 Fixture in stable causing male irritation (6)

19 Priest reportedly shot playing billiards (6)

21 Girl I lament over (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 One excluded old theologian connected with a Mount, oddly (3,3,3) ODD MAN OUT
8 One held captive round Mount after end of speech (7) HOSTAGE
10 Personal assistant’s to take home one Christmas cake (9)
11 Rushes jobs (7)
12 High, the Parisian church tower with spire (7) STEEPLE
13 Saw ghost floating across rear of theatre in pantomime? (5,4)
15 One involved in pantomime turn again? (4,11)
17 Checks in chess? Aunt confused (9) STAUNCHES
20 Hypocrisy at a choral work (7)
22 A soldier shown round small house of a native American (7)
23 Instrument, unusual in one regard (4,5) REED ORGAN
24 University stopping dissertations in ancient Greek (7)
25 Previously ending in Alsace, then Lorraine, strangely (7,2) EARLIER ON
Down
1 Short operation on model’s face (6)
2 Fellow on essential Nativity play animal? (6)
3 Behave in a troublesome way at college after play (3,2)
4 Shoehorning hose away in an attitude of smug superiority (2,4,4,5) ON ONES HIGH HORSE
5 No one’s about to chastise unstable Catholic king in play (3,5,2,5)
6 Object from cracker daily found on hearth, oddly (5,3)
7 Swing he composed, with bit of ragtime thrown in? (8)
9 Social worker after cloth, one with stripes (8) SERGEANT
14 Ballet in middle of Christmas week, an excess (4,4)
15 Revulsion shown by DI, say, about latest of assaults (8)
16 Hears a CD prepared for Christmas party game? (8)
18 Fixture in stable causing male irritation (6) MANGER
19 Priest reportedly shot playing billiards (6) CANNON
21 Girl I lament over (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 One excluded old theologian connected with a Mount, oddly (3,3,3) ODD MAN OUT
8 One held captive round Mount after end of speech (7) HOSTAGE
10 Personal assistant’s to take home one Christmas cake (9)
11 Rushes jobs (7)
12 High, the Parisian church tower with spire (7) STEEPLE
13 Saw ghost floating across rear of theatre in pantomime? (5,4)
15 One involved in pantomime turn again? (4,11)
17 Checks in chess? Aunt confused (9) STAUNCHES
20 Hypocrisy at a choral work (7)
22 A soldier shown round small house of a native American (7)
23 Instrument, unusual in one regard (4,5) REED ORGAN
24 University stopping dissertations in ancient Greek (7)
25 Previously ending in Alsace, then Lorraine, strangely (7,2) EARLIER ON
Down
1 Short operation on model’s face (6) OPPOSE
2 Fellow on essential Nativity play animal? (6) DONKEY
3 Behave in a troublesome way at college after play (3,2) ACT UP
4 Shoehorning hose away in an attitude of smug superiority (2,4,4,5) ON ONES HIGH HORSE
5 No one’s about to chastise unstable Catholic king in play (3,5,2,5) THE COAST IS CLEAR
6 Object from cracker daily found on hearth, oddly (5,3) PAPER HAT
7 Swing he composed, with bit of ragtime thrown in? (8)
9 Social worker after cloth, one with stripes (8) SERGEANT
14 Ballet in middle of Christmas week, an excess (4,4)
15 Revulsion shown by DI, say, about latest of assaults (8)
16 Hears a CD prepared for Christmas party game? (8)
18 Fixture in stable causing male irritation (6) MANGER
19 Priest reportedly shot playing billiards (6) CANNON
21 Girl I lament over (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 One excluded old theologian connected with a Mount, oddly (3,3,3) ODD MAN OUT
8 One held captive round Mount after end of speech (7) HOSTAGE
10 Personal assistant’s to take home one Christmas cake (9)PANETTONE
11 Rushes jobs (7)CAREERS
12 High, the Parisian church tower with spire (7) STEEPLE
13 Saw ghost floating across rear of theatre in pantomime? (5,4)STAGE SHOW
15 One involved in pantomime turn again? (4,11)DICK WHITTINGTON
17 Checks in chess? Aunt confused (9) STAUNCHES
20 Hypocrisy at a choral work (7)CANTATA
22 A soldier shown round small house of a native American (7)ARAPAHO
23 Instrument, unusual in one regard (4,5) REED ORGAN
24 University stopping dissertations in ancient Greek (7)THESEUS
25 Previously ending in Alsace, then Lorraine, strangely (7,2) EARLIER ON
Down
1 Short operation on model’s face (6) OPPOSE
2 Fellow on essential Nativity play animal? (6) DONKEY
3 Behave in a troublesome way at college after play (3,2) ACT UP
4 Shoehorning hose away in an attitude of smug superiority (2,4,4,5) ON ONES HIGH HORSE
5 No one’s about to chastise unstable Catholic king in play (3,5,2,5) THE COAST IS CLEAR
6 Object from cracker daily found on hearth, oddly (5,3) PAPER HAT
7 Swing he composed, with bit of ragtime thrown in? (8)GRESHWIN
9 Social worker after cloth, one with stripes (8) SERGEANT
14 Ballet in middle of Christmas week, an excess (4,4)SWAN LAKE
15 Revulsion shown by DI, say, about latest of assaults (8)DISTASTE
16 Hears a CD prepared for Christmas party game? (8)CHARADES
18 Fixture in stable causing male irritation (6) MANGER
19 Priest reportedly shot playing billiards (6) CANNON
21 Girl I lament over (5)NAOMI

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[vaxiqavupkej]

* Starred clues lack a definition but are members of the same ilk

Across
1 *Not totally against what some lovers do (8) ANTELOPE
5 *Toddlers on the way back (3-3) DIK-DIK
9 A bishop’s religious pamphlet is non-realistic (8) ABSTRACT
10 Avoid struggle at start involved in establishing peace (6) ESCAPE
12 Debt is done with; plan to follow (9) OVERDRAFT
13 *Do not take starters with beer — this will backfire (5)
14 *Chinese path that doesn’t restrict a pious person (4)
16 Window of room sandwiched between ends of hall and lounge (7)
19 Extra-large specimen (7)
21 *What’s there in a sudoku, dumbo? (4)
24 *Semi-analytical solution (5)
25 Of a protein-maker with limb or so operated (9)
27 *Ailing animal (6)
28 Nazis passing out with MBA dictating Africans (8)
29 Current passes on to a metal plate (6)
30 Be involved in karate and PT coaching (4,4)

Down
1 An unfinished puzzle about a woman being big (6)
2 One queries about street dancing (6)
3 Sensational and transparent inner is changed (5)
4 I’m at fault, I’ve to accept turning up without foreign material (7)
6 Fashionable to go over speed limits? Caught and examined (9)
7 Spectacular day strike by a jerk (8)
8 Deeply involved to continue subduing poverty (4-4)
11 Everyone else rising from dead (4)
15 Harp on about time, having lost parents (9)
17 Right to spend month’s salary for utilities (8)
18 Such paths do not meet a match (8)
20 Money a conductor keeps inside? (4)
21 Secret tale of music band being involved in grand note (7)
22 *Ceaselessly pierce with tip of axe (6)
23 Secret seal and cross (6)
26 *Steady and not tense (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 *Not totally against what some lovers do (8) ANTELOPE
5 *Toddlers on the way back (3-3) DIK-DIK
9 A bishop’s religious pamphlet is non-realistic (8) ABSTRACT
10 Avoid struggle at start involved in establishing peace (6) ESCAPE
12 Debt is done with; plan to follow (9) OVERDRAFT
13 *Do not take starters with beer — this will backfire (5)
14 *Chinese path that doesn’t restrict a pious person (4)
16 Window of room sandwiched between ends of hall and lounge (7)
19 Extra-large specimen (7) EXAMPLE
21 *What’s there in a sudoku, dumbo? (4)
24 *Semi-analytical solution (5)
25 Of a protein-maker with limb or so operated (9)
27 *Ailing animal (6)
28 Nazis passing out with MBA dictating Africans (8)
29 Current passes on to a metal plate (6)
30 Be involved in karate and PT coaching (4,4) TAKE PART

Down
1 An unfinished puzzle about a woman being big (6) AMAZON
2 One queries about street dancing (6)
3 Sensational and transparent inner is changed (5)
4 I’m at fault, I’ve to accept turning up without foreign material (7) PECCAVI
6 Fashionable to go over speed limits? Caught and examined (9) INSPECTED
7 Spectacular day strike by a jerk (8)
8 Deeply involved to continue subduing poverty (4-4)
11 Everyone else rising from dead (4)
15 Harp on about time, having lost parents (9)
17 Right to spend month’s salary for utilities (8)
18 Such paths do not meet a match (8)
20 Money a conductor keeps inside? (4)
21 Secret tale of music band being involved in grand note (7)
22 *Ceaselessly pierce with tip of axe (6)
23 Secret seal and cross (6)
26 *Steady and not tense (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 *Not totally against what some lovers do (8) ANTELOPE
5 *Toddlers on the way back (3-3) DIK-DIK
9 A bishop’s religious pamphlet is non-realistic (8) ABSTRACT
10 Avoid struggle at start involved in establishing peace (6) ESCAPE
12 Debt is done with; plan to follow (9) OVERDRAFT
13 *Do not take starters with beer — this will backfire (5) ELAND
14 *Chinese path that doesn’t restrict a pious person (4) TOPI
16 Window of room sandwiched between ends of hall and lounge (7) LATTICE
19 Extra-large specimen (7) EXAMPLE
21 *What’s there in a sudoku, dumbo? (4) KUDU
24 *Semi-analytical solution (5) NYALA
25 Of a protein-maker with limb or so operated (9)
27 *Ailing animal (6)
28 Nazis passing out with MBA dictating Africans (8)
29 Current passes on to a metal plate (6)
30 Be involved in karate and PT coaching (4,4)TAKE PART

Down
1 An unfinished puzzle about a woman being big (6) AMAZON
2 One queries about street dancing (6)
3 Sensational and transparent inner is changed (5)
4 I’m at fault, I’ve to accept turning up without foreign material (7) PECCAVI
6 Fashionable to go over speed limits? Caught and examined (9) INSPECTED
7 Spectacular day strike by a jerk (8)
8 Deeply involved to continue subduing poverty (4-4)
11 Everyone else rising from dead (4)
15 Harp on about time, having lost parents (9)
17 Right to spend month’s salary for utilities (8)
18 Such paths do not meet a match (8)
20 Money a conductor keeps inside? (4)
21 Secret tale of music band being involved in grand note (7)
22 *Ceaselessly pierce with tip of axe (6)
23 Secret seal and cross (6)
26 *Steady and not tense (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 *Not totally against what some lovers do (8) ANTELOPE
5 *Toddlers on the way back (3-3) DIK-DIK
9 A bishop’s religious pamphlet is non-realistic (8) ABSTRACT
10 Avoid struggle at start involved in establishing peace (6) ESCAPE
12 Debt is done with; plan to follow (9) OVERDRAFT
13 *Do not take starters with beer — this will backfire (5) ELAND
14 *Chinese path that doesn’t restrict a pious person (4) TOPI
16 Window of room sandwiched between ends of hall and lounge (7) LATTICE
19 Extra-large specimen (7) EXAMPLE
21 *What’s there in a sudoku, dumbo? (4) KUDU
24 *Semi-analytical solution (5) NYALA
25 Of a protein-maker with limb or so operated (9)
27 *Ailing animal (6)
28 Nazis passing out with MBA dictating Africans (8) ZAMBIANS
29 Current passes on to a metal plate (6)
30 Be involved in karate and PT coaching (4,4)TAKE PART

Down
1 An unfinished puzzle about a woman being big (6) AMAZON
2 One queries about street dancing (6)
3 Sensational and transparent inner is changed (5)
4 I’m at fault, I’ve to accept turning up without foreign material (7) PECCAVI
6 Fashionable to go over speed limits? Caught and examined (9) INSPECTED
7 Spectacular day strike by a jerk (8) DRAMATIC
8 Deeply involved to continue subduing poverty (4-4) KNEE DEEP
11 Everyone else rising from dead (4) ET AL
15 Harp on about time, having lost parents (9)
17 Right to spend month’s salary for utilities (8)
18 Such paths do not meet a match (8) PARALLEL
20 Money a conductor keeps inside? (4)
21 Secret tale of music band being involved in grand note (7)
22 *Ceaselessly pierce with tip of axe (6)
23 Secret seal and cross (6)
26 *Steady and not tense (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 *Not totally against what some lovers do (8) ANTELOPE
5 *Toddlers on the way back (3-3) DIK-DIK
9 A bishop’s religious pamphlet is non-realistic (8) ABSTRACT
10 Avoid struggle at start involved in establishing peace (6) ESCAPE
12 Debt is done with; plan to follow (9) OVERDRAFT
13 *Do not take starters with beer — this will backfire (5) ELAND
14 *Chinese path that doesn’t restrict a pious person (4) TOPI
16 Window of room sandwiched between ends of hall and lounge (7) LATTICE
19 Extra-large specimen (7) EXAMPLE
21 *What’s there in a sudoku, dumbo? (4) KUDU
24 *Semi-analytical solution (5) NYALA
25 Of a protein-maker with limb or so operated (9)
27 *Ailing animal (6)
28 Nazis passing out with MBA dictating Africans (8) ZAMBIANS
29 Current passes on to a metal plate (6)
30 Be involved in karate and PT coaching (4,4)TAKE PART

Down
1 An unfinished puzzle about a woman being big (6) AMAZON
2 One queries about street dancing (6)
3 Sensational and transparent inner is changed (5)LURID
4 I’m at fault, I’ve to accept turning up without foreign material (7) PECCAVI
6 Fashionable to go over speed limits? Caught and examined (9) INSPECTED
7 Spectacular day strike by a jerk (8) DRAMATIC
8 Deeply involved to continue subduing poverty (4-4) KNEE DEEP
11 Everyone else rising from dead (4) ET AL
15 Harp on about time, having lost parents (9)
17 Right to spend month’s salary for utilities (8)
18 Such paths do not meet a match (8) PARALLEL
20 Money a conductor keeps inside? (4)EURO
21 Secret tale of music band being involved in grand note (7)
22 *Ceaselessly pierce with tip of axe (6)IMPALA
23 Secret seal and cross (6)CLOSET
26 *Steady and not tense (5)SABLE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 *Not totally against what some lovers do (8) ANTELOPE
5 *Toddlers on the way back (3-3) DIK-DIK
9 A bishop’s religious pamphlet is non-realistic (8) ABSTRACT
10 Avoid struggle at start involved in establishing peace (6) ESCAPE
12 Debt is done with; plan to follow (9) OVERDRAFT
13 *Do not take starters with beer — this will backfire (5) ELAND
14 *Chinese path that doesn’t restrict a pious person (4) TOPI
16 Window of room sandwiched between ends of hall and lounge (7) LATTICE
19 Extra-large specimen (7) EXAMPLE
21 *What’s there in a sudoku, dumbo? (4) KUDU
24 *Semi-analytical solution (5) NYALA
25 Of a protein-maker with limb or so operated (9)RIBOSOMAL
27 *Ailing animal (6)NILGAI
28 Nazis passing out with MBA dictating Africans (8) ZAMBIANS
29 Current passes on to a metal plate (6)SALVER
30 Be involved in karate and PT coaching (4,4)TAKE PART

Down
1 An unfinished puzzle about a woman being big (6) AMAZON
2 One queries about street dancing (6)TEATER
3 Sensational and transparent inner is changed (5)LURID
4 I’m at fault, I’ve to accept turning up without foreign material (7) PECCAVI
6 Fashionable to go over speed limits? Caught and examined (9) INSPECTED
7 Spectacular day strike by a jerk (8) DRAMATIC
8 Deeply involved to continue subduing poverty (4-4) KNEE DEEP
11 Everyone else rising from dead (4) ET AL
15 Harp on about time, having lost parents (9)ORPHANAGE
17 Right to spend month’s salary for utilities (8)MEANINGS
18 Such paths do not meet a match (8) PARALLEL
20 Money a conductor keeps inside? (4)EURO
21 Secret tale of music band being involved in grand note (7)KABBALA
22 *Ceaselessly pierce with tip of axe (6)IMPALA
23 Secret seal and cross (6)CLOSET
26 *Steady and not tense (5)SABLE

:clap::clap::clap: A dea/er puzzle!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Getting back bit in Radio Telephony for evidence of payment (7) RECEIPT
5 A legendary musician, he joins us after turning professional (7) ORPHEUS
9 Watch for order containing fifty boxes with arrows (9) FLOWCHART
10 Simply missing the point, I suggest (5) IMPLY
11 Former prongs may furnish outer coats (7) EXTINES
12 The sound of raindrops -- last thing in design for a model (7)
13 Monsieur drowned in unspecified French river (5)
15 Right after two copper bits for gourds (9)
17 Evil, it’s normal, possibly (6,3)
19 Proficient in algebra, starting with short division (5)
21 Juliet and I invested in suet-like snacks (7)
23 United Nations leads a war, with Eritrean head caught napping (7)
25 Mendacious storytellers? (5)
26 Confine bear without a trade (9)
27 Merchants could be card players (7)
28 Umpire Southhead surrounding jumper provides shelter again (7)

Down
1 Beams in reverse alphabetical order? (7)
2 Appropriate work in bed (5)
3 Whip up perfume (7)
4 Conducts tense incomplete search before Tuesday, the 5th of August (9)
5 Readily available, like piped water (2,3)
6 Boat for Landseer, perhaps (7)
7 Unnecessary oath from ex-priest I’ve allowed in earlier (9)
8 Statements, perhaps more than one saw (7)
14 Famous lover partly embraced by Maria could knock you down (9)
16 Victor William? (9)
17 Quietened when learner bungled around (7)
18 Skill is extremely troublesome for a performer (7)
19 He is not doing it for money; a good friend coming to ancient city (7)
20 See tidy artful batiks! (3-4)
22 Dismisses dry white wines (5)
24 Jetsons dog star? (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Getting back bit in Radio Telephony for evidence of payment (7) RECEIPT
5 A legendary musician, he joins us after turning professional (7) ORPHEUS
9 Watch for order containing fifty boxes with arrows (9) FLOWCHART
10 Simply missing the point, I suggest (5) IMPLY
11 Former prongs may furnish outer coats (7) EXTINES
12 The sound of raindrops -- last thing in design for a model (7)
13 Monsieur drowned in unspecified French river (5)
15 Right after two copper bits for gourds (9) CUCURBITS
17 Evil, it’s normal, possibly (6,3)
19 Proficient in algebra, starting with short division (5)
21 Juliet and I invested in suet-like snacks (7)
23 United Nations leads a war, with Eritrean head caught napping (7) UNAWARE
25 Mendacious storytellers? (5)
26 Confine bear without a trade (9)
27 Merchants could be card players (7)
28 Umpire Southhead surrounding jumper provides shelter again (7)
Down
1 Beams in reverse alphabetical order? (7)
2 Appropriate work in bed (5)
3 Whip up perfume (7)
4 Conducts tense incomplete search before Tuesday, the 5th of August (9)
5 Readily available, like piped water (2,3) ON TAP
6 Boat for Landseer, perhaps (7) PAINTER
7 Unnecessary oath from ex-priest I’ve allowed in earlier (9) EXPLETIVE
8 Statements, perhaps more than one saw (7)
14 Famous lover partly embraced by Maria could knock you down (9)
16 Victor William? (9)
17 Quietened when learner bungled around (7)
18 Skill is extremely troublesome for a performer (7)
19 He is not doing it for money; a good friend coming to ancient city (7)
20 See tidy artful batiks! (3-4)
22 Dismisses dry white wines (5)
24 Jetsons dog star? (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Getting back bit in Radio Telephony for evidence of payment (7) RECEIPT
5 A legendary musician, he joins us after turning professional (7) ORPHEUS
9 Watch for order containing fifty boxes with arrows (9) FLOWCHART
10 Simply missing the point, I suggest (5) IMPLY
11 Former prongs may furnish outer coats (7) EXTINES
12 The sound of raindrops -- last thing in design for a model (7) PATTERN
13 Monsieur drowned in unspecified French river (5) SOMME
15 Right after two copper bits for gourds (9)CUCURBITS
17 Evil, it’s normal, possibly (6,3) MORTAL SIN
19 Proficient in algebra, starting with short division (5) ADEPT
21 Juliet and I invested in suet-like snacks (7) FAJITAS
23 United Nations leads a war, with Eritrean head caught napping (7) UNAWARE
25 Mendacious storytellers? (5)
26 Confine bear without a trade (9)
27 Merchants could be card players (7)
28 Umpire Southhead surrounding jumper provides shelter again (7)
Down
1 Beams in reverse alphabetical order? (7)
2 Appropriate work in bed (5)
3 Whip up perfume (7)
4 Conducts tense incomplete search before Tuesday, the 5th of August (9)
5 Readily available, like piped water (2,3) ON TAP
6 Boat for Landseer, perhaps (7) PAINTER
7 Unnecessary oath from ex-priest I’ve allowed in earlier (9) EXPLETIVE
8 Statements, perhaps more than one saw (7)
14 Famous lover partly embraced by Maria could knock you down (9)
16 Victor William? (9)
17 Quietened when learner bungled around (7)
18 Skill is extremely troublesome for a performer (7)
19 He is not doing it for money; a good friend coming to ancient city (7)
20 See tidy artful batiks! (3-4)
22 Dismisses dry white wines (5)
24 Jetsons dog star? (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Getting back bit in Radio Telephony for evidence of payment (7) RECEIPT
5 A legendary musician, he joins us after turning professional (7) ORPHEUS
9 Watch for order containing fifty boxes with arrows (9) FLOWCHART
10 Simply missing the point, I suggest (5) IMPLY
11 Former prongs may furnish outer coats (7) EXTINES
12 The sound of raindrops -- last thing in design for a model (7) PATTERN
13 Monsieur drowned in unspecified French river (5) SOMME
15 Right after two copper bits for gourds (9)CUCURBITS
17 Evil, it’s normal, possibly (6,3) MORTAL SIN
19 Proficient in algebra, starting with short division (5) ADEPT
21 Juliet and I invested in suet-like snacks (7) FAJITAS
23 United Nations leads a war, with Eritrean head caught napping (7) UNAWARE
25 Mendacious storytellers? (5)
26 Confine bear without a trade (9)
27 Merchants could be card players (7)
28 Umpire Southhead surrounding jumper provides shelter again (7)
Down
1 Beams in reverse alphabetical order? (7)
2 Appropriate work in bed (5)
3 Whip up perfume (7)INCENSE
4 Conducts tense incomplete search before Tuesday, the 5th of August (9)
5 Readily available, like piped water (2,3) ON TAP
6 Boat for Landseer, perhaps (7) PAINTER
7 Unnecessary oath from ex-priest I’ve allowed in earlier (9) EXPLETIVE
8 Statements, perhaps more than one saw (7)SAYINGS
14 Famous lover partly embraced by Maria could knock you down (9)MARIJUANA
16 Victor William? (9)
17 Quietened when learner bungled around (7)MUFFLED
18 Skill is extremely troublesome for a performer (7)ARTISTE
19 He is not doing it for money; a good friend coming to ancient city (7)
20 See tidy artful batiks! (3-4)
22 Dismisses dry white wines (5)
24 Jetsons dog star? (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Getting back bit in Radio Telephony for evidence of payment (7) RECEIPT
5 A legendary musician, he joins us after turning professional (7) ORPHEUS
9 Watch for order containing fifty boxes with arrows (9) FLOWCHART
10 Simply missing the point, I suggest (5) IMPLY
11 Former prongs may furnish outer coats (7) EXTINES
12 The sound of raindrops -- last thing in design for a model (7) PATTERN
13 Monsieur drowned in unspecified French river (5) SOMME
15 Right after two copper bits for gourds (9)CUCURBITS
17 Evil, it’s normal, possibly (6,3) MORTAL SIN
19 Proficient in algebra, starting with short division (5) ADEPT
21 Juliet and I invested in suet-like snacks (7) FAJITAS
23 United Nations leads a war, with Eritrean head caught napping (7) UNAWARE
25 Mendacious storytellers? (5) LIARS
26 Confine bear without a trade (9) CARPENTRY
27 Merchants could be card players (7) DEALERS
28 Umpire Southhead surrounding jumper provides shelter again (7) REROOFS
Down
1 Beams in reverse alphabetical order? (7) RAFTERS
2 Appropriate work in bed (5) COOPT
3 Whip up perfume (7)INCENSE
4 Conducts tense incomplete search before Tuesday, the 5th of August (9) TRANSACTS
5 Readily available, like piped water (2,3) ON TAP
6 Boat for Landseer, perhaps (7) PAINTER
7 Unnecessary oath from ex-priest I’ve allowed in earlier (9) EXPLETIVE
8 Statements, perhaps more than one saw (7)SAYINGS
14 Famous lover partly embraced by Maria could knock you down (9)MARIJUANA
16 Victor William? (9) CONQUEROR
17 Quietened when learner bungled around (7)MUFFLED
18 Skill is extremely troublesome for a performer (7)ARTISTE
19 He is not doing it for money; a good friend coming to ancient city (7) AMATEUR
20 See tidy artful batiks! (3-4) TIE-DYES
22 Dismisses dry white wines (5) SACKS
24 Jetsons dog star? (5) ASTRO

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[pammechchu]

I bet today's puzzle will go well with Col.Deepak, what with so many references to the Army....

Across
1,24 Air force functionary’s tirade after fight with an authoritative person (7,7)
4 Accommodate for a 25 cents coin (7)
7 Get control over a turbulent stream (6)
8 NCO’s insect hides under some cloth (8)
10 King and girl carry minced bait in knapsack (6)
13 Coming closer, knight takes ear-ring without right (7)
15 A wife in January for the Indian sepoy (5) JAWAN
17 No baron drops ingot at 1200 hours (4) NOON
18 Trainee beaten about for a sword handle (4)
20 A piece of pasteboard held by Dracula when returning (4)
21 First serviceman has ordered a decorative girdle (4)
22 Network engineer’s spear (5) LANCE
24 See 1 across
25 Ordinary sailor’s evaluation (6)
29 Continued existence of mutated virus before lava flowed back endlessly (8)
30 Roguish Zulu regiments with first strike helicopters … (6)
31 … go before the first pioneers return (7)
32 After loss of a round, sub-editor sent it out for a JCO (7)
Down
1 West Indian military policeman is a sissy (4)
2 Irish-Indian conceals an Indian sage (5)
3 Lady rebuilt manor (5)
4 Royal parent like the once “Smiling Duchess’’, say (5,6)
5 Place three consecutive letters between two articles for this countryman (6)
6 Regularly, star found Aditi violating custom (9)
9 Tie; go back inside with one another (8)
11 Cosby is biting heartlessly (4)
12 Army transport sometimes used for a state funeral (3,8)
14 Bouncers to throw out other ranks (8) EJECTORS
16 Crew, put some relish into a wok for the civil engineer (9)
19 Strong lieutenant has a suite (4)
23 Author put a cradle in the south east (6)
26 Goodbye! Give up the ghost in Australia (5)
27 Diana becomes a nymph (5) NAIAD
28 Fish caught by Acharya (4)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1,24 Air force functionary’s tirade after fight with an authoritative person (7,7) WARRANT OFFICER
4 Accommodate for a 25 cents coin (7) QUARTER
7 Get control over a turbulent stream (6) MASTER
8 NCO’s insect hides under some cloth (8) SERGEANT
10 King and girl carry minced bait in knapsack (6)
13 Coming closer, knight takes ear-ring without right (7)
15 A wife in January for the Indian sepoy (5) JAWAN
17 No baron drops ingot at 1200 hours (4) NOON
18 Trainee beaten about for a sword handle (4)
20 A piece of pasteboard held by Dracula when returning (4)
21 First serviceman has ordered a decorative girdle (4)
22 Network engineer’s spear (5) LANCE
24 See 1 across
25 Ordinary sailor’s evaluation (6)
29 Continued existence of mutated virus before lava flowed back endlessly (8)
30 Roguish Zulu regiments with first strike helicopters … (6)
31 … go before the first pioneers return (7)
32 After loss of a round, sub-editor sent it out for a JCO (7)

Down
1 West Indian military policeman is a sissy (4)
2 Irish-Indian conceals an Indian sage (5)
3 Lady rebuilt manor (5)
4 Royal parent like the once “Smiling Duchess’’, say (5,6)
5 Place three consecutive letters between two articles for this countryman (6)
6 Regularly, star found Aditi violating custom (9)
9 Tie; go back inside with one another (8)
11 Cosby is biting heartlessly (4)
12 Army transport sometimes used for a state funeral (3,8)
14 Bouncers to throw out other ranks (8) EJECTORS
16 Crew, put some relish into a wok for the civil engineer (9)
19 Strong lieutenant has a suite (4)
23 Author put a cradle in the south east (6)
26 Goodbye! Give up the ghost in Australia (5)
27 Diana becomes a nymph (5) NAIAD
28 Fish caught by Acharya (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1,24 Air force functionary’s tirade after fight with an authoritative person (7,7) WARRANT OFFICER
4 Accommodate for a 25 cents coin (7) QUARTER
7 Get control over a turbulent stream (6) MASTER
8 NCO’s insect hides under some cloth (8) SERGEANT
10 King and girl carry minced bait in knapsack (6)
13 Coming closer, knight takes ear-ring without right (7)
15 A wife in January for the Indian sepoy (5) JAWAN
17 No baron drops ingot at 1200 hours (4) NOON
18 Trainee beaten about for a sword handle (4)
20 A piece of pasteboard held by Dracula when returning (4)
21 First serviceman has ordered a decorative girdle (4)
22 Network engineer’s spear (5) LANCE
24 See 1 across
25 Ordinary sailor’s evaluation (6) RATING
29 Continued existence of mutated virus before lava flowed back endlessly (8) SURVIVAL
30 Roguish Zulu regiments with first strike helicopters … (6) IMPISH
31 … go before the first pioneers return (7) PRECEDE
32 After loss of a round, sub-editor sent it out for a JCO (7) SUBEDAR

Down
1 West Indian military policeman is a sissy (4)
2 Irish-Indian conceals an Indian sage (5)
3 Lady rebuilt manor (5)
4 Royal parent like the once “Smiling Duchess’’, say (5,6)
5 Place three consecutive letters between two articles for this countryman (6)
6 Regularly, star found Aditi violating custom (9)
9 Tie; go back inside with one another (8)
11 Cosby is biting heartlessly (4)
12 Army transport sometimes used for a state funeral (3,8)
14 Bouncers to throw out other ranks (8) EJECTORS
16 Crew, put some relish into a wok for the civil engineer (9)
19 Strong lieutenant has a suite (4)
23 Author put a cradle in the south east (6)
26 Goodbye! Give up the ghost in Australia (5)
27 Diana becomes a nymph (5) NAIAD
28 Fish caught by Acharya (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1,24 Air force functionary’s tirade after fight with an authoritative person (7,7) WARRANT OFFICER
4 Accommodate for a 25 cents coin (7) QUARTER
7 Get control over a turbulent stream (6) MASTER
8 NCO’s insect hides under some cloth (8) SERGEANT
10 King and girl carry minced bait in knapsack (6)
13 Coming closer, knight takes ear-ring without right (7)
15 A wife in January for the Indian sepoy (5) JAWAN
17 No baron drops ingot at 1200 hours (4) NOON
18 Trainee beaten about for a sword handle (4)
20 A piece of pasteboard held by Dracula when returning (4)
21 First serviceman has ordered a decorative girdle (4)
22 Network engineer’s spear (5) LANCE
24 See 1 across
25 Ordinary sailor’s evaluation (6) RATING
29 Continued existence of mutated virus before lava flowed back endlessly (8) SURVIVAL
30 Roguish Zulu regiments with first strike helicopters … (6) IMPISH
31 … go before the first pioneers return (7) PRECEDE
32 After loss of a round, sub-editor sent it out for a JCO (7) SUBEDAR

Down
1 West Indian military policeman is a sissy (4)WIMP
2 Irish-Indian conceals an Indian sage (5)RISHI
3 Lady rebuilt manor (5)NORMA
4 Royal parent like the once “Smiling Duchess’’, say (5,6)QUEEN MOTHER
5 Place three consecutive letters between two articles for this countryman (6)AFGHAN
6 Regularly, star found Aditi violating custom (9)
9 Tie; go back inside with one another (8)
11 Cosby is biting heartlessly (4)
12 Army transport sometimes used for a state funeral (3,8)
14 Bouncers to throw out other ranks (8) EJECTORS
16 Crew, put some relish into a wok for the civil engineer (9)
19 Strong lieutenant has a suite (4)
23 Author put a cradle in the south east (6)
26 Goodbye! Give up the ghost in Australia (5)
27 Diana becomes a nymph (5) NAIAD
28 Fish caught by Acharya (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1,24 Air force functionary’s tirade after fight with an authoritative person (7,7) WARRANT OFFICER
4 Accommodate for a 25 cents coin (7) QUARTER
7 Get control over a turbulent stream (6) MASTER
8 NCO’s insect hides under some cloth (8) SERGEANT
10 King and girl carry minced bait in knapsack (6)KITBAG
13 Coming closer, knight takes ear-ring without right (7)NEARING
15 A wife in January for the Indian sepoy (5) JAWAN
17 No baron drops ingot at 1200 hours (4) NOON
18 Trainee beaten about for a sword handle (4)HILT
20 A piece of pasteboard held by Dracula when returning (4)CARD
21 First serviceman has ordered a decorative girdle (4)SASH
22 Network engineer’s spear (5) LANCE
24 See 1 across
25 Ordinary sailor’s evaluation (6) RATING
29 Continued existence of mutated virus before lava flowed back endlessly (8) SURVIVAL
30 Roguish Zulu regiments with first strike helicopters … (6) IMPISH
31 … go before the first pioneers return (7) PRECEDE
32 After loss of a round, sub-editor sent it out for a JCO (7) SUBEDAR

Down
1 West Indian military policeman is a sissy (4)WIMP
2 Irish-Indian conceals an Indian sage (5)RISHI
3 Lady rebuilt manor (5)NORMA
4 Royal parent like the once “Smiling Duchess’’, say (5,6)QUEEN MOTHER
5 Place three consecutive letters between two articles for this countryman (6)AFGHAN
6 Regularly, star found Aditi violating custom (9)TRADITION
9 Tie; go back inside with one another (8)TOGETHER
11 Cosby is biting heartlessly (4)BING
12 Army transport sometimes used for a state funeral (3,8)GUN CARRIAGE
14 Bouncers to throw out other ranks (8) EJECTORS
16 Crew, put some relish into a wok for the civil engineer (9)WORKFORCE
19 Strong lieutenant has a suite (4)FLAT
23 Author put a cradle in the south east (6)SCRIBE
26 Goodbye! Give up the ghost in Australia (5)ADIEU
27 Diana becomes a nymph (5) NAIAD
28 Fish caught by Acharya (4)CHAR

:clap::clap::clap: 'Force'ful!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Swear and argue heatedly about stake (9)
6 Cats and dogs step out of line (4)
8 Wide roof taken apart for fuel (8)
9 Stuck up peons attend regularly (6)
10 Iron Man’s a woman (6)
11 Lonely setter’s only love finally left, breaking date (8)
12 Nails prison guards (6)
15 Comic book villain who is bad to the bone? (8)
16 Impressive tower in our country (8)
19 Disorganized, messy model breaks rule (6) SYSTEM
21 Princess, nuts, leaving lover primarily for scintillating stones (8)
22 Google directions to monument (6)
24 Thick clump of hair that is square, soft and often silky (6)
25 Violently race into retaliation (8)
26 Unsuccessful despite being almost innocent (4)
27 Protected the elders in disguise (9)
Down
1 Counsellor’s old Dutch coin missing sides (5) GUIDE
2 Ordinary state: degenerate (7) AVERAGE
3 Roused wonder, overwhelming approval (5)
4 Edward passes away leaving toys (7) TEDDIES
5 Mistresses deviously elope with my significant other heartlessly (9)
6 Father’s prudent transition (7)
7 Consequently dismissed tax officer from prior to that time (9)
13 Is princess capable of going out with a suitable person? (9)
14 Park officials on street are newcomers (9)
17 Squash and put the screws on relatives (7)
18 Be worthy of French Minister (7)
20 Get out of here, Lawrence. Run. Disperse. (7) SCATTER
22 Elegant electric cars return (5)
23 Vocally string a number of notes together (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Swear and argue heatedly about stake (9) GUARANTEE
6 Cats and dogs step out of line (4) PETS
8 Wide roof taken apart for fuel (8) FIREWOOD
9 Stuck up peons attend regularly (6) POSTED
10 Iron Man’s a woman (6) FEMALE
11 Lonely setter’s only love finally left, breaking date (8)
12 Nails prison guards (6)
15 Comic book villain who is bad to the bone? (8)
16 Impressive tower in our country (8)
19 Disorganized, messy model breaks rule (6) SYSTEM
21 Princess, nuts, leaving lover primarily for scintillating stones (8)
22 Google directions to monument (6)
24 Thick clump of hair that is square, soft and often silky (6)
25 Violently race into retaliation (8)
26 Unsuccessful despite being almost innocent (4)
27 Protected the elders in disguise (9)
Down
1 Counsellor’s old Dutch coin missing sides (5) GUIDE
2 Ordinary state: degenerate (7) AVERAGE
3 Roused wonder, overwhelming approval (5)
4 Edward passes away leaving toys (7) TEDDIES
5 Mistresses deviously elope with my significant other heartlessly (9)
6 Father’s prudent transition (7)
7 Consequently dismissed tax officer from prior to that time (9)
13 Is princess capable of going out with a suitable person? (9)
14 Park officials on street are newcomers (9)
17 Squash and put the screws on relatives (7)
18 Be worthy of French Minister (7)
20 Get out of here, Lawrence. Run. Disperse. (7) SCATTER
22 Elegant electric cars return (5)
23 Vocally string a number of notes together (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Swear and argue heatedly about stake (9) GUARANTEE
6 Cats and dogs step out of line (4) PETS
8 Wide roof taken apart for fuel (8) FIREWOOD
9 Stuck up peons attend regularly (6) POSTED
10 Iron Man’s a woman (6) FEMALE
11 Lonely setter’s only love finally left, breaking date (8)
12 Nails prison guards (6)
15 Comic book villain who is bad to the bone? (8)
16 Impressive tower in our country (8)
19 Disorganized, messy model breaks rule (6) SYSTEM
21 Princess, nuts, leaving lover primarily for scintillating stones (8)
22 Google directions to monument (6)
24 Thick clump of hair that is square, soft and often silky (6)
25 Violently race into retaliation (8)
26 Unsuccessful despite being almost innocent (4)
27 Protected the elders in disguise (9)
Down
1 Counsellor’s old Dutch coin missing sides (5) GUIDE
2 Ordinary state: degenerate (7) AVERAGE
3 Roused wonder, overwhelming approval (5)AWOKE
4 Edward passes away leaving toys (7) TEDDIES
5 Mistresses deviously elope with my significant other heartlessly (9)
6 Father’s prudent transition (7)PASSAGE
7 Consequently dismissed tax officer from prior to that time (9)
13 Is princess capable of going out with a suitable person? (9)
14 Park officials on street are newcomers (9)STRANGERS
17 Squash and put the screws on relatives (7)
18 Be worthy of French Minister (7)DESERVE
20 Get out of here, Lawrence. Run. Disperse. (7) SCATTER
22 Elegant electric cars return (5)SMART
23 Vocally string a number of notes together (5)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Swear and argue heatedly about stake (9) GUARANTEE
6 Cats and dogs step out of line (4) PETS
8 Wide roof taken apart for fuel (8) FIREWOOD
9 Stuck up peons attend regularly (6) POSTED
10 Iron Man’s a woman (6) FEMALE
11 Lonely setter’s only love finally left, breaking date (8) ISOLATED
12 Nails prison guards (6) SCREWS
15 Comic book villain who is bad to the bone? (8) SKELETON
16 Impressive tower in our country (8) INSPIRED
19 Disorganized, messy model breaks rule (6) SYSTEM
21 Princess, nuts, leaving lover primarily for scintillating stones (8) DIAMONDS
22 Google directions to monument (6)
24 Thick clump of hair that is square, soft and often silky (6)
25 Violently race into retaliation (8)
26 Unsuccessful despite being almost innocent (4)
27 Protected the elders in disguise (9)

Down
1 Counsellor’s old Dutch coin missing sides (5) GUIDE
2 Ordinary state: degenerate (7) AVERAGE
3 Roused wonder, overwhelming approval (5)AWOKE
4 Edward passes away leaving toys (7) TEDDIES
5 Mistresses deviously elope with my significant other heartlessly (9)
6 Father’s prudent transition (7)PASSAGE
7 Consequently dismissed tax officer from prior to that time (9)
13 Is princess capable of going out with a suitable person? (9)
14 Park officials on street are newcomers (9)STRANGERS
17 Squash and put the screws on relatives (7)
18 Be worthy of French Minister (7)DESERVE
20 Get out of here, Lawrence. Run. Disperse. (7) SCATTER
22 Elegant electric cars return (5)SMART
23 Vocally string a number of notes together (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Swear and argue heatedly about stake (9) GUARANTEE
6 Cats and dogs step out of line (4) PETS
8 Wide roof taken apart for fuel (8) FIREWOOD
9 Stuck up peons attend regularly (6) POSTED
10 Iron Man’s a woman (6) FEMALE
11 Lonely setter’s only love finally left, breaking date (8) ISOLATED
12 Nails prison guards (6) SCREWS
15 Comic book villain who is bad to the bone? (8) SKELETON
16 Impressive tower in our country (8) INSPIRED
19 Disorganized, messy model breaks rule (6) SYSTEM
21 Princess, nuts, leaving lover primarily for scintillating stones (8) DIAMONDS
22 Google directions to monument (6) SEARCH
24 Thick clump of hair that is square, soft and often silky (6)
25 Violently race into retaliation (8) REACTION
26 Unsuccessful despite being almost innocent (4)
27 Protected the elders in disguise (9) SHELTERED

Down
1 Counsellor’s old Dutch coin missing sides (5) GUIDE
2 Ordinary state: degenerate (7) AVERAGE
3 Roused wonder, overwhelming approval (5)AWOKE
4 Edward passes away leaving toys (7) TEDDIES
5 Mistresses deviously elope with my significant other heartlessly (9) EMPLOYEES
6 Father’s prudent transition (7)PASSAGE
7 Consequently dismissed tax officer from prior to that time (9) THEREFORE
13 Is princess capable of going out with a suitable person? (9) CANDIDATE
14 Park officials on street are newcomers (9)STRANGERS
17 Squash and put the screws on relatives (7) PUMPKIN
18 Be worthy of French Minister (7)DESERVE
20 Get out of here, Lawrence. Run. Disperse. (7) SCATTER
22 Elegant electric cars return (5)SMART
23 Vocally string a number of notes together (5) CHORD

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Swear and argue heatedly about stake (9) GUARANTEE
6 Cats and dogs step out of line (4) PETS
8 Wide roof taken apart for fuel (8) FIREWOOD
9 Stuck up peons attend regularly (6) POSTED
10 Iron Man’s a woman (6) FEMALE
11 Lonely setter’s only love finally left, breaking date (8) ISOLATED
12 Nails prison guards (6) SCREWS
15 Comic book villain who is bad to the bone? (8) SKELETON
16 Impressive tower in our country (8) INSPIRED
19 Disorganized, messy model breaks rule (6) SYSTEM
21 Princess, nuts, leaving lover primarily for scintillating stones (8) DIAMONDS
22 Google directions to monument (6) SEARCH
24 Thick clump of hair that is square, soft and often silky (6)HANKIE
25 Violently race into retaliation (8) REACTION
26 Unsuccessful despite being almost innocent (4)LEAN
27 Protected the elders in disguise (9) SHELTERED

Down
1 Counsellor’s old Dutch coin missing sides (5) GUIDE
2 Ordinary state: degenerate (7) AVERAGE
3 Roused wonder, overwhelming approval (5)AWOKE
4 Edward passes away leaving toys (7) TEDDIES
5 Mistresses deviously elope with my significant other heartlessly (9) EMPLOYEES
6 Father’s prudent transition (7)PASSAGE
7 Consequently dismissed tax officer from prior to that time (9) THEREFORE
13 Is princess capable of going out with a suitable person? (9) CANDIDATE
14 Park officials on street are newcomers (9)STRANGERS
17 Squash and put the screws on relatives (7) PUMPKIN
18 Be worthy of French Minister (7)DESERVE
20 Get out of here, Lawrence. Run. Disperse. (7) SCATTER
22 Elegant electric cars return (5)SMART
23 Vocally string a number of notes together (5) CHORD

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Scavenge, to enemy’s endless wrath (6) FORAGE
4 Grasp of math is iffy (6) FATHOM
9 Song contained in Bihar iambics (4) ARIA
10 Mission, lacking ammo initially, to suppress man (10) CONTINGENT
11 Sibling, initially sceptical, replaced first filter of sieve (6) SIFTER
12 Give at Gates, for instance, advertisement (8)
13 Jibe of lad inducting Eastern photograph (5,4)
15 Character, non-entity, uses deodorant to mask body odour initially (5)
16 Got wet behind the ears by upturned French mineral water (5)
18 Gets rid of cartoon family that protects fashionable revolutionary (9)
22 Desolate Los Angeles, become sweaty (3,6)
23 Capital's hot, small area (6)
25 Overbearing car going round bend with twitch (10)
26 Jewish man missing drink? (4)
27 Regularly tenses sanyasi with attempts (6)
28 Trending lungis in a whirl (6)

Down
1 Provide pot to fish innards (7)
2 Laughing artisan leaves because of confusion (5)
3 Supporters, perhaps not protecting company, reverse vehicles (7)
5 Associates foreigners with Englishmen instead of Germans initially (6)
6 Intellectuals, intoxicated, start bitter fights (9)
7 Butlers, happy, switch first two vowels, get cut up (7)
8 Rotten hens, men spoil coronations (13)
14 Bill promises no retirement rights to Somali leader (9)
17 Alien leaves laureates confused more often than not (2,1,4)
19 Local humid weather, say, not right (7)
20 Retreat, regularly engage savings (4,3)
21 So, back to kill the hawk? (6)
24 Spiritual leader, sailor sheltered by central bank (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Scavenge, to enemy’s endless wrath (6) FORAGE
4 Grasp of math is iffy (6) FATHOM
9 Song contained in Bihar iambics (4) ARIA
10 Mission, lacking ammo initially, to suppress man (10) CONTINGENT
11 Sibling, initially sceptical, replaced first filter of sieve (6) SIFTER
12 Give at Gates, for instance, advertisement (8)
13 Jibe of lad inducting Eastern photograph (5,4)
15 Character, non-entity, uses deodorant to mask body odour initially (5)
16 Got wet behind the ears by upturned French mineral water (5)
18 Gets rid of cartoon family that protects fashionable revolutionary (9)
22 Desolate Los Angeles, become sweaty (3,6)
23 Capital's hot, small area (6)
25 Overbearing car going round bend with twitch (10) AUTOCRATIC
26 Jewish man missing drink? (4)
27 Regularly tenses sanyasi with attempts (6)
28 Trending lungis in a whirl (6)
Down
1 Provide pot to fish innards (7)
2 Laughing artisan leaves because of confusion (5)
3 Supporters, perhaps not protecting company, reverse vehicles (7)
5 Associates foreigners with Englishmen instead of Germans initially (6)
6 Intellectuals, intoxicated, start bitter fights (9) HIGHBROWS
7 Butlers, happy, switch first two vowels, get cut up (7)
8 Rotten hens, men spoil coronations (13) ENTHRONEMENTS
14 Bill promises no retirement rights to Somali leader (9)
17 Alien leaves laureates confused more often than not (2,1,4) AS A RULE
19 Local humid weather, say, not right (7)
20 Retreat, regularly engage savings (4,3)
21 So, back to kill the hawk? (6)
24 Spiritual leader, sailor sheltered by central bank (5) RABBI

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Scavenge, to enemy’s endless wrath (6) FORAGE
4 Grasp of math is iffy (6) FATHOM
9 Song contained in Bihar iambics (4) ARIA
10 Mission, lacking ammo initially, to suppress man (10) CONTINGENT
11 Sibling, initially sceptical, replaced first filter of sieve (6) SIFTER
12 Give at Gates, for instance, advertisement (8) HANDBILL
13 Jibe of lad inducting Eastern photograph (5,4) CHEAP SHOT
15 Character, non-entity, uses deodorant to mask body odour initially (5) NODDY
16 Got wet behind the ears by upturned French mineral water (5) NAIVE
18 Gets rid of cartoon family that protects fashionable revolutionary (9) JETTISONS
22 Desolate Los Angeles, become sweaty (3,6)
23 Capital's hot, small area (6)
25 Overbearing car going round bend with twitch (10) AUTOCRATIC
26 Jewish man missing drink? (4)
27 Regularly tenses sanyasi with attempts (6)
28 Trending lungis in a whirl (6)
Down
1 Provide pot to fish innards (7)
2 Laughing artisan leaves because of confusion (5)
3 Supporters, perhaps not protecting company, reverse vehicles (7)
5 Associates foreigners with Englishmen instead of Germans initially (6)
6 Intellectuals, intoxicated, start bitter fights (9) HIGHBROWS
7 Butlers, happy, switch first two vowels, get cut up (7)
8 Rotten hens, men spoil coronations (13) ENTHRONEMENTS
14 Bill promises no retirement rights to Somali leader (9)
17 Alien leaves laureates confused more often than not (2,1,4) AS A RULE
19 Local humid weather, say, not right (7)
20 Retreat, regularly engage savings (4,3)
21 So, back to kill the hawk? (6)
24 Spiritual leader, sailor sheltered by central bank (5) RABBI

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Scavenge, to enemy’s endless wrath (6) FORAGE
4 Grasp of math is iffy (6) FATHOM
9 Song contained in Bihar iambics (4) ARIA
10 Mission, lacking ammo initially, to suppress man (10) CONTINGENT
11 Sibling, initially sceptical, replaced first filter of sieve (6) SIFTER
12 Give at Gates, for instance, advertisement (8) HANDBILL
13 Jibe of lad inducting Eastern photograph (5,4) CHEAP SHOT
15 Character, non-entity, uses deodorant to mask body odour initially (5) NODDY
16 Got wet behind the ears by upturned French mineral water (5) NAIVE
18 Gets rid of cartoon family that protects fashionable revolutionary (9) JETTISONS
22 Desolate Los Angeles, become sweaty (3,6)
23 Capital's hot, small area (6)PARISH
25 Overbearing car going round bend with twitch (10) AUTOCRATIC
26 Jewish man missing drink? (4)
27 Regularly tenses sanyasi with attempts (6)ESSAYS
28 Trending lungis in a whirl (6)
Down
1 Provide pot to fish innards (7)FURNISH
2 Laughing artisan leaves because of confusion (5)
3 Supporters, perhaps not protecting company, reverse vehicles (7)
5 Associates foreigners with Englishmen instead of Germans initially (6)
6 Intellectuals, intoxicated, start bitter fights (9) HIGHBROWS
7 Butlers, happy, switch first two vowels, get cut up (7)MANGLED
8 Rotten hens, men spoil coronations (13) ENTHRONEMENTS
14 Bill promises no retirement rights to Somali leader (9)
17 Alien leaves laureates confused more often than not (2,1,4) AS A RULE
19 Local humid weather, say, not right (7)TOPICAL
20 Retreat, regularly engage savings (4,3)
21 So, back to kill the hawk? (6)
24 Spiritual leader, sailor sheltered by central bank (5) RABBI

[spchennai]

Across
1 Scavenge, to enemy’s endless wrath (6) FORAGE
4 Grasp of math is iffy (6) FATHOM
9 Song contained in Bihar iambics (4) ARIA
10 Mission, lacking ammo initially, to suppress man (10) CONTINGENT
11 Sibling, initially sceptical, replaced first filter of sieve (6) SIFTER
12 Give at Gates, for instance, advertisement (8) HANDBILL
13 Jibe of lad inducting Eastern photograph (5,4) CHEAP SHOT
15 Character, non-entity, uses deodorant to mask body odour initially (5) NODDY
16 Got wet behind the ears by upturned French mineral water (5) NAIVE
18 Gets rid of cartoon family that protects fashionable revolutionary (9) JETTISONS
22 Desolate Los Angeles, become sweaty (3,5 (not 6) LAY WASTE
23 Capital's hot, small area (6)PARISH
25 Overbearing car going round bend with twitch (10) AUTOCRATIC
26 Jewish man missing drink? (4) BREW
27 Regularly tenses sanyasi with attempts (6)ESSAYS
28 Trending lungis in a whirl (6) SLUING?
Down
1 Provide pot to fish innards (7)FURNISH
2 Laughing artisan leaves because of confusion (5)
3 Supporters, perhaps not protecting company, reverse vehicles (7) GOCARTS
5 Associates foreigners with Englishmen instead of Germans initially (6) ALIENS
6 Intellectuals, intoxicated, start bitter fights (9) HIGHBROWS
7 Butlers, happy, switch first two vowels, get cut up (7)MANGLED
8 Rotten hens, men spoil coronations (13) ENTHRONEMENTS
14 Bill promises no retirement rights to Somali leader (9)
17 Alien leaves laureates confused more often than not (2,1,4) AS A RULE
19 Local humid weather, say, not right (7)TOPICAL
20 Retreat, regularly engage savings (4,3) NEST EGG
21 So, back to kill the hawk? (6) OSPREY
24 Spiritual leader, sailor sheltered by central bank (5) RABBI

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Scavenge, to enemy’s endless wrath (6) FORAGE
4 Grasp of math is iffy (6) FATHOM
9 Song contained in Bihar iambics (4) ARIA
10 Mission, lacking ammo initially, to suppress man (10) CONTINGENT
11 Sibling, initially sceptical, replaced first filter of sieve (6) SIFTER
12 Give at Gates, for instance, advertisement (8) HANDBILL
13 Jibe of lad inducting Eastern photograph (5,4) CHEAP SHOT
15 Character, non-entity, uses deodorant to mask body odour initially (5) NODDY
16 Got wet behind the ears by upturned French mineral water (5) NAIVE
18 Gets rid of cartoon family that protects fashionable revolutionary (9) JETTISONS
22 Desolate Los Angeles, become sweaty (3,5 (not 6) LAY WASTE
23 Capital's hot, small area (6)PARISH
25 Overbearing car going round bend with twitch (10) AUTOCRATIC
26 Jewish man missing drink? (4) BREW
27 Regularly tenses sanyasi with attempts (6)ESSAYS
28 Trending lungis in a whirl (6) SLUING
Down
1 Provide pot to fish innards (7)FURNISH
2 Laughing artisan leaves because of confusion (5)RIANT
3 Supporters, perhaps not protecting company, reverse vehicles (7) GOCARTS
5 Associates foreigners with Englishmen instead of Germans initially (6) ALIENS
6 Intellectuals, intoxicated, start bitter fights (9) HIGHBROWS
7 Butlers, happy, switch first two vowels, get cut up (7)MANGLED
8 Rotten hens, men spoil coronations (13) ENTHRONEMENTS
14 Bill promises no retirement rights to Somali leader (9)ADVOWSONS
17 Alien leaves laureates confused more often than not (2,1,4) AS A RULE
19 Local humid weather, say, not right (7)TOPICAL
20 Retreat, regularly engage savings (4,3) NEST EGG
21 So, back to kill the hawk? (6) OSPREY
24 Spiritual leader, sailor sheltered by central bank (5) RABBI

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
8 Conceited one breaking vehicle (4) VAIN
9 Miner to search for gold (10) PROSPECTOR
10 Stop the unending battle with a bit of tact (6) THWART
11 Survey on the way out used to call an election (4,4) EXIT POLL
12 Connected flier with journalist outside meet (8) ADJOINED
14 Directions to ratify standard (6)
16 Illogical to cut short a perennial plant (4)
17 Confine daughter in a type of community that is protected (5)
18 Trump, in trouble, boots out the Parisian (4)
19 Lightning’s past field of work? (6)
21 F1 driver initially circumspect about overwhelming defeat (8)
23 End dance game (8)
26 Cushion stomach muscles with a spherical object (6)
27 Advocate reshaped consul role (10)
28 Democrat to partly censure nobleman (4)

Down
1 Technology used in TV where each dot is shaped by a beam of light (7,3)
2 US state, well known for having a bad reputation (8)
3 First time, dividing two grams of heroin, yielding precisely what is required (4,2)
4 Father of English leader (4)
5 23 player’s snap complete (5,3)
6 Investigates complaint where pawn supplants King of Sweden (6)
7 23 player’s target score (4)
13 Piece of information provided by lawyer initially taken with hesitation (5)
15 Forgo? Take a chance (2,3,5)
17 Sort of agree to embrace Satyajit’s counter to an unclear topic (4,4)
18 Without a bit of delay, composed shoddy rap music piece (8)
20 Plan home shelter (6)
22 Are celebrities on air on such a night? (6)
24 Old bandsman, at first, with ordinary electronic instrument (4)
25 Rookie’s struggle, initially lacking rhythm (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
8 Conceited one breaking vehicle (4) VAIN
9 Miner to search for gold (10) PROSPECTOR
10 Stop the unending battle with a bit of tact (6) THWART
11 Survey on the way out used to call an election (4,4) EXIT POLL
12 Connected flier with journalist outside meet (8) ADJOINED
14 Directions to ratify standard (6)
16 Illogical to cut short a perennial plant (4)
17 Confine daughter in a type of community that is protected (5)
18 Trump, in trouble, boots out the Parisian (4)
19 Lightning’s past field of work? (6)
21 F1 driver initially circumspect about overwhelming defeat (8)
23 End dance game (8)
26 Cushion stomach muscles with a spherical object (6)
27 Advocate reshaped consul role (10) COUNSELLOR
28 Democrat to partly censure nobleman (4)
Down
1 Technology used in TV where each dot is shaped by a beam of light (7,3) CATHODE RAY
2 US state, well known for having a bad reputation (8) INFAMOUS
3 First time, dividing two grams of heroin, yielding precisely what is required (4,2) SPOT ON
4 Father of English leader (4)
5 23 player’s snap complete (5,3)
6 Investigates complaint where pawn supplants King of Sweden (6)
7 23 player’s target score (4)
13 Piece of information provided by lawyer initially taken with hesitation (5)
15 Forgo? Take a chance (2,3,5)
17 Sort of agree to embrace Satyajit’s counter to an unclear topic (4,4)
18 Without a bit of delay, composed shoddy rap music piece (8)
20 Plan home shelter (6)
22 Are celebrities on air on such a night? (6) STARRY
24 Old bandsman, at first, with ordinary electronic instrument (4)
25 Rookie’s struggle, initially lacking rhythm (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Conceited one breaking vehicle (4) VAIN
9 Miner to search for gold (10) PROSPECTOR
10 Stop the unending battle with a bit of tact (6) THWART
11 Survey on the way out used to call an election (4,4) EXIT POLL
12 Connected flier with journalist outside meet (8) ADJOINED
14 Directions to ratify standard (6)
16 Illogical to cut short a perennial plant (4)
17 Confine daughter in a type of community that is protected (5)
18 Trump, in trouble, boots out the Parisian (4)
19 Lightning’s past field of work? (6)
21 F1 driver initially circumspect about overwhelming defeat (8)
23 End dance game (8)
26 Cushion stomach muscles with a spherical object (6)
27 Advocate reshaped consul role (10) COUNSELLOR
28 Democrat to partly censure nobleman (4)
Down
1 Technology used in TV where each dot is shaped by a beam of light (7,3) CATHODE RAY
2 US state, well known for having a bad reputation (8) INFAMOUS
3 First time, dividing two grams of heroin, yielding precisely what is required (4,2) SPOT ON
4 Father of English leader (4)
5 23 player’s snap complete (5,3)
6 Investigates complaint where pawn supplants King of Sweden (6)
7 23 player’s target score (4)
13 Piece of information provided by lawyer initially taken with hesitation (5)
15 Forgo? Take a chance (2,3,5)
17 Sort of agree to embrace Satyajit’s counter to an unclear topic (4,4) GREY AREA
18 Without a bit of delay, composed shoddy rap music piece (8) RHAPSODY
20 Plan home shelter (6) INTENT
22 Are celebrities on air on such a night? (6) STARRY
24 Old bandsman, at first, with ordinary electronic instrument (4) OBOE
25 Rookie’s struggle, initially lacking rhythm (4) LULL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Conceited one breaking vehicle (4) VAIN
9 Miner to search for gold (10) PROSPECTOR
10 Stop the unending battle with a bit of tact (6) THWART
11 Survey on the way out used to call an election (4,4) EXIT POLL
12 Connected flier with journalist outside meet (8) ADJOINED
14 Directions to ratify standard (6)
16 Illogical to cut short a perennial plant (4)
17 Confine daughter in a type of community that is protected (5)GATED
18 Trump, in trouble, boots out the Parisian (4)
19 Lightning’s past field of work? (6)
21 F1 driver initially circumspect about overwhelming defeat (8)
23 End dance game (8)
26 Cushion stomach muscles with a spherical object (6)
27 Advocate reshaped consul role (10) COUNSELLOR
28 Democrat to partly censure nobleman (4)DUKE
Down
1 Technology used in TV where each dot is shaped by a beam of light (7,3) CATHODE RAY
2 US state, well known for having a bad reputation (8) INFAMOUS
3 First time, dividing two grams of heroin, yielding precisely what is required (4,2) SPOT ON
4 Father of English leader (4)POPE
5 23 player’s snap complete (5,3)SPLIT END
6 Investigates complaint where pawn supplants King of Sweden (6)
7 23 player’s target score (4)GOAL
13 Piece of information provided by lawyer initially taken with hesitation (5)
15 Forgo? Take a chance (2,3,5)
17 Sort of agree to embrace Satyajit’s counter to an unclear topic (4,4) GREY AREA
18 Without a bit of delay, composed shoddy rap music piece (8) RHAPSODY
20 Plan home shelter (6) INTENT
22 Are celebrities on air on such a night? (6) STARRY
24 Old bandsman, at first, with ordinary electronic instrument (4) OBOE
25 Rookie’s struggle, initially lacking rhythm (4) LULL

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 Conceited one breaking vehicle (4) VAIN
9 Miner to search for gold (10) PROSPECTOR
10 Stop the unending battle with a bit of tact (6) THWART
11 Survey on the way out used to call an election (4,4) EXIT POLL
12 Connected flier with journalist outside meet (8) ADJOINED
14 Directions to ratify standard (6)
16 Illogical to cut short a perennial plant (4)
17 Confine daughter in a type of community that is protected (5)GATED
18 Trump, in trouble, boots out the Parisian (4)
19 Lightning’s past field of work? (6)
21 F1 driver initially circumspect about overwhelming defeat (8) MASSACRE
23 End dance game (8) FOOTBALL
26 Cushion stomach muscles with a spherical object (6) ABSORB
27 Advocate reshaped consul role (10) COUNSELLOR
28 Democrat to partly censure nobleman (4)DUKE
Down
1 Technology used in TV where each dot is shaped by a beam of light (7,3) CATHODE RAY
2 US state, well known for having a bad reputation (8) INFAMOUS
3 First time, dividing two grams of heroin, yielding precisely what is required (4,2) SPOT ON
4 Father of English leader (4)POPE
5 23 player’s snap complete (5,3)SPLIT END
6 Investigates complaint where pawn supplants King of Sweden (6)
7 23 player’s target score (4)GOAL
13 Piece of information provided by lawyer initially taken with hesitation (5) DATUM
15 Forgo? Take a chance (2,3,5) GO FOR BROKE
17 Sort of agree to embrace Satyajit’s counter to an unclear topic (4,4) GREY AREA
18 Without a bit of delay, composed shoddy rap music piece (8) RHAPSODY
20 Plan home shelter (6) INTENT
22 Are celebrities on air on such a night? (6) STARRY
24 Old bandsman, at first, with ordinary electronic instrument (4) OBOE
25 Rookie’s struggle, initially lacking rhythm (4) LULL

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Across
8 Conceited one breaking vehicle (4) VAIN
9 Miner to search for gold (10) PROSPECTOR
10 Stop the unending battle with a bit of tact (6) THWART
11 Survey on the way out used to call an election (4,4) EXIT POLL
12 Connected flier with journalist outside meet (8) ADJOINED
14 Directions to ratify standard (6)
16 Illogical to cut short a perennial plant (4)
17 Confine daughter in a type of community that is protected (5)GATED
18 Trump, in trouble, boots out the Parisian (4)
19 Lightning’s past field of work? (6)
21 F1 driver initially circumspect about overwhelming defeat (8) MASSACRE
23 End dance game (8) FOOTBALL
26 Cushion stomach muscles with a spherical object (6) ABSORB
27 Advocate reshaped consul role (10) COUNSELLOR
28 Democrat to partly censure nobleman (4)DUKE
Down
1 Technology used in TV where each dot is shaped by a beam of light (7,3) CATHODE RAY
2 US state, well known for having a bad reputation (8) INFAMOUS
3 First time, dividing two grams of heroin, yielding precisely what is required (4,2) SPOT ON
4 Father of English leader (4)POPE
5 23 player’s snap complete (5,3)SPLIT END
6 Investigates complaint where pawn supplants King of Sweden (6)
7 23 player’s target score (4)GOAL
13 Piece of information provided by lawyer initially taken with hesitation (5) DATUM
15 Forgo? Take a chance (2,3,5) GO FOR BROKE
17 Sort of agree to embrace Satyajit’s counter to an unclear topic (4,4) GREY AREA
18 Without a bit of delay, composed shoddy rap music piece (8) RHAPSODY
20 Plan home shelter (6) INTENT
22 Are celebrities on air on such a night? (6) STARRY
24 Old bandsman, at first, with ordinary electronic instrument (4) OBOE
25 Rookie’s struggle, initially lacking rhythm (4) LULL

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Dance with former copper and seem clumsy (6-2)
5 Material’s marvellous, very amusing once abridged (6)
10 Very little fly found in tin (7)
11 Understanding of current things in variety (7)
12 Show deficit after end of trading (5) GLOSS
13 Active at night? No? Go in around beginning of Lent (9)
14 Film makers run into trouble blocking those advising caution? (6,8)
17 Crony, architect, organised benefit show (7,7) CHARITY CONCERT
21 We do, after a struggle, accommodate writer (9)
23 Trouble after advertising Madrid gallery (5)
24 Stylish defence saving one heading towards trouble (2,3,2) IN FOR IT
25 English PM suppressing ambassador’s nickname (7)
26 Go round Ayr and get lost (6)
27 Ratings cooked unknown fish (8) STINGRAY
Down
1 Soldier who carries the Colours in? Gen’s misleading (6) ENSIGN
2 Fried potato - a lot cooked, served with a sausage (9)
3 Hires Mark, disciple (5,2)
4 Unseen establishment figures, good inside foreign ministry? (Unseen mostly) (3,2,4,5)
6 Offensive, a sailor reportedly (7)
7 Possessed girl, a daughter of King Lear (5)
8 Spurn girl initially, girl with a refined accent? (3-5)
9 Military manoeuvre - could it be the making of prince? (6,8)
15 Attention given to female in pub, incessant talker (9)
16 Heather following barge, glowering (8)
18 Be left at home with that girl, Italian (7)
19 Legend, suitable, I displayed in study (7)
20 Somebody deserving (6)
22 Give way in Grande ferry (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Dance with former copper and seem clumsy (6-2)
5 Material’s marvellous, very amusing once abridged (6)
10 Very little fly found in tin (7)
11 Understanding of current things in variety (7)INSIGHT
12 Show deficit after end of trading (5) GLOSS
13 Active at night? No? Go in around beginning of Lent (9)NOCTURNAL
14 Film makers run into trouble blocking those advising caution? (6,8)
17 Crony, architect, organised benefit show (7,7) CHARITY CONCERT
21 We do, after a struggle, accommodate writer (9)
23 Trouble after advertising Madrid gallery (5)
24 Stylish defence saving one heading towards trouble (2,3,2) IN FOR IT
25 English PM suppressing ambassador’s nickname (7)
26 Go round Ayr and get lost (6)GYRATE
27 Ratings cooked unknown fish (8) STINGRAY
Down
1 Soldier who carries the Colours in? Gen’s misleading (6) ENSIGN
2 Fried potato - a lot cooked, served with a sausage (9)
3 Hires Mark, disciple (5,2)
4 Unseen establishment figures, good inside foreign ministry? (Unseen mostly) (3,2,4,5)
6 Offensive, a sailor reportedly (7)
7 Possessed girl, a daughter of King Lear (5)
8 Spurn girl initially, girl with a refined accent? (3-5)CUT-GLASS
9 Military manoeuvre - could it be the making of prince? (6,8)
15 Attention given to female in pub, incessant talker (9)
16 Heather following barge, glowering (8)
18 Be left at home with that girl, Italian (7)
19 Legend, suitable, I displayed in study (7)
20 Somebody deserving (6)WORTHY
22 Give way in Grande ferry (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Dance with former copper and seem clumsy (6-2)
5 Material’s marvellous, very amusing once abridged (6)
10 Very little fly found in tin (7)
11 Understanding of current things in variety (7)INSIGHT
12 Show deficit after end of trading (5) GLOSS
13 Active at night? No? Go in around beginning of Lent (9)NOCTURNAL
14 Film makers run into trouble blocking those advising caution? (6,8)
17 Crony, architect, organised benefit show (7,7) CHARITY CONCERT
21 We do, after a struggle, accommodate writer (9) WODEHOUSE
23 Trouble after advertising Madrid gallery (5)
24 Stylish defence saving one heading towards trouble (2,3,2) IN FOR IT
25 English PM suppressing ambassador’s nickname (7)
26 Go round Ayr and get lost (6)GYRATE
27 Ratings cooked unknown fish (8) STINGRAY
Down
1 Soldier who carries the Colours in? Gen’s misleading (6) ENSIGN
2 Fried potato - a lot cooked, served with a sausage (9) CHIPOLATA
3 Hires Mark, disciple (5,2)
4 Unseen establishment figures, good inside foreign ministry? (Unseen mostly) (3,2,4,5)
6 Offensive, a sailor reportedly (7)
7 Possessed girl, a daughter of King Lear (5)
8 Spurn girl initially, girl with a refined accent? (3-5)CUT-GLASS
9 Military manoeuvre - could it be the making of prince? (6,8)
15 Attention given to female in pub, incessant talker (9) EARBASHER
16 Heather following barge, glowering (8)
18 Be left at home with that girl, Italian (7) INHERIT
19 Legend, suitable, I displayed in study (7)
20 Somebody deserving (6)WORTHY
22 Give way in Grande ferry (5) DEFER

[spchennai]

Across
1 Dance with former copper and seem clumsy (6-2) EXCUSE ME
5 Material’s marvellous, very amusing once abridged (6) FABRIC
10 Very little fly found in tin (7) SMIDGEN
11 Understanding of current things in variety (7)INSIGHT
12 Show deficit after end of trading (5) GLOSS
13 Active at night? No? Go in around beginning of Lent (9)NOCTURNAL
14 Film makers run into trouble blocking those advising caution? (6,8) WARNER BROTHERS
17 Crony, architect, organised benefit show (7,7) CHARITY CONCERT
21 We do, after a struggle, accommodate writer (9) WODEHOUSE
23 Trouble after advertising Madrid gallery (5) PRADO
24 Stylish defence saving one heading towards trouble (2,3,2) IN FOR IT
25 English PM suppressing ambassador’s nickname (7) EPITHET
26 Go round Ayr and get lost (6)GYRATE
27 Ratings cooked unknown fish (8) STINGRAY
Down
1 Soldier who carries the Colours in? Gen’s misleading (6) ENSIGN
2 Fried potato - a lot cooked, served with a sausage (9) CHIPOLATA
3 Hires Mark, disciple (5,2) SIGNS ON
4 Unseen establishment figures, good inside foreign ministry? (Unseen mostly) (3,2,4,5) MEN IN GREY SUITS
6 Offensive, a sailor reportedly (7) ASSAULT
7 Possessed girl, a daughter of King Lear (5) REGAN
8 Spurn girl initially, girl with a refined accent? (3-5)CUT-GLASS
9 Military manoeuvre - could it be the making of prince? (6,8) PRICE MOVEMENT
15 Attention given to female in pub, incessant talker (9) EARBASHER
16 Heather following barge, glowering (8) SCOWLING
18 Be left at home with that girl, Italian (7) INHERIT
19 Legend, suitable, I displayed in study (7) CAPTION
20 Somebody deserving (6)WORTHY
22 Give way in Grande ferry (5) DEFER

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Horrible travelling salesman (8)
5 Angel? Not true we’re told (5)
9 Measure of vehicle’s acceleration by time (5)
10 Symbolic of everyone with ego — amusing for the most part (9)
12 Victory one had in a case that’s not so significant (7)
13 Small story about hard bicycle trick (7)
14 It works on shopper’s weakness (6-8)
17 Bad film with a bad ending or a hit movie? (4,1,3,6)
23 Old dialect found in a coin — central to understanding origin of civilization possibly (7)
24 Goes with any cooking spray (7)
26 Take back espressos served (9)
27 Pound of broth mixture (5) THROB
28 Beginning to gain power and velocity (5)
29 English daily — excellent, very exquisite (8)
Down
1 Fine distinction in Germanic etymology (6)
2 Concoction of 4 and 1 (7)
3 Heavy stick made from strip of wood — ironwood primarily (5)
4 Drink to relish after beginning of sunset (7)
6 Gross rage exhibited by assailant (9) AGGRESSOR
7 Beautiful girl learning floral arrangement (7)
8 Area with an enclosure to keep rebel leaders hidden (7)
11 Quieten and start off at a lesser speed (5)
15 Cup of tea missed badly (9) DEMITASSE Is something wrong with 17 A???
16 Put off by a bad journal’s content (7)
18 Fizzy cola and ginger drink (7)
19 Oz attack losing momentum (5)
20 Reason to have fixed outlook (7)
21 Danger alert essentially used in fencing — a warning (2,5) EN GARDE
22 Mark’s instrument, say (6)
25 French composer with South African link (5) SATIE

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Horrible travelling salesman (8)
5 Angel? Not true we’re told (5)
9 Measure of vehicle’s acceleration by time (5)
10 Symbolic of everyone with ego — amusing for the most part (9) ALLEGORIC
12 Victory one had in a case that’s not so significant (7) TRIVIAL
13 Small story about hard bicycle trick (7)
14 It works on shopper’s weakness (6-8)
17 Bad film with a bad ending or a hit movie? (4,1,3,6) DIAL M FOR MURDER
23 Old dialect found in a coin — central to understanding origin of civilization possibly (7)
24 Goes with any cooking spray (7) NOSEGAY
26 Take back espressos served (9) REPOSSESS
27 Pound of broth mixture (5) THROB
28 Beginning to gain power and velocity (5)
29 English daily — excellent, very exquisite (8)
Down
1 Fine distinction in Germanic etymology (6)
2 Concoction of 4 and 1 (7)
3 Heavy stick made from strip of wood — ironwood primarily (5)
4 Drink to relish after beginning of sunset (7)
6 Gross rage exhibited by assailant (9) AGGRESSOR
7 Beautiful girl learning floral arrangement (7)
8 Area with an enclosure to keep rebel leaders hidden (7)
11 Quieten and start off at a lesser speed (5)
15 Cup of tea missed badly (9) DEMITASSE Is something wrong with 17 A???
16 Put off by a bad journal’s content (7)
18 Fizzy cola and ginger drink (7)
19 Oz attack losing momentum (5)
20 Reason to have fixed outlook (7)
21 Danger alert essentially used in fencing — a warning (2,5) EN GARDE
22 Mark’s instrument, say (6)
25 French composer with South African link (5) SATIE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Horrible travelling salesman (8)
5 Angel? Not true we’re told (5) FALLS
9 Measure of vehicle’s acceleration by time (5) SPEED Correction CARAT
10 Symbolic of everyone with ego — amusing for the most part (9) ALLEGORIC
12 Victory one had in a case that’s not so significant (7) TRIVIAL
13 Small story about hard bicycle trick (7) WHEELIE
14 It works on shopper’s weakness (6-8) WINDOW-DRESSING
17 Bad film with a bad ending or a hit movie? (4,1,3,6) DIAL M FOR MURDER
23 Old dialect found in a coin — central to understanding origin of civilization possibly (7) OCCITAN
24 Goes with any cooking spray (7) NOSEGAY
26 Take back espressos served (9) REPOSSESS
27 Pound of broth mixture (5) THROB
28 Beginning to gain power and velocity (5)
29 English daily — excellent, very exquisite (8)
Down
1 Fine distinction in Germanic etymology (6)
2 Concoction of 4 and 1 (7)
3 Heavy stick made from strip of wood — ironwood primarily (5)
4 Drink to relish after beginning of sunset (7)
6 Gross rage exhibited by assailant (9) AGGRESSOR
7 Beautiful girl learning floral arrangement (7)
8 Area with an enclosure to keep rebel leaders hidden (7)
11 Quieten and start off at a lesser speed (5)
15 Cup of tea missed badly (9) DEMITASSE Is something wrong with 17 A???
16 Put off by a bad journal’s content (7)
18 Fizzy cola and ginger drink (7)
19 Oz attack losing momentum (5)
20 Reason to have fixed outlook (7)
21 Danger alert essentially used in fencing — a warning (2,5) EN GARDE
22 Mark’s instrument, say (6)
25 French composer with South African link (5) SATIE

[spchennai]

Across
1 Horrible travelling salesman (8) NAMELESS
5 Angel? Not true we’re told (5) FALLS
9 Measure of vehicle’s acceleration by time (5) SPEED Correction CARAT
10 Symbolic of everyone with ego — amusing for the most part (9) ALLEGORIC
12 Victory one had in a case that’s not so significant (7) TRIVIAL
13 Small story about hard bicycle trick (7) WHEELIE
14 It works on shopper’s weakness (6-8) WINDOW-DRESSING
17 Bad film with a bad ending or a hit movie? (4,1,3,6) DIAL M FOR MURDER
23 Old dialect found in a coin — central to understanding origin of civilization possibly (7) OCCITAN
24 Goes with any cooking spray (7) NOSEGAY
26 Take back espressos served (9) REPOSSESS
27 Pound of broth mixture (5) THROB
28 Beginning to gain power and velocity (5) SPEED
29 English daily — excellent, very exquisite (8) ETHEREAL
Down
1 Fine distinction in Germanic etymology (6) NICETY
2 Concoction of 4 and 1 (7) MARTINI
3 Heavy stick made from strip of wood — ironwood primarily (5) LATHI
4 Drink to relish after beginning of sunset (7) SWALLOW
6 Gross rage exhibited by assailant (9) AGGRESSOR
7 Beautiful girl learning floral arrangement (7) LORELEI
8 Area with an enclosure to keep rebel leaders hidden (7) ACREAGE
11 Quieten and start off at a lesser speed (5) LOWER
15 Cup of tea missed badly (9) DEMITASSE Is something wrong with 17 A???
16 Put off by a bad journal’s content (7) ADJOURN
18 Fizzy cola and ginger drink (7) ALCOPOP
19 Oz attack losing momentum (5) OUNCE?
20 Reason to have fixed outlook (7) MINDSET
21 Danger alert essentially used in fencing — a warning (2,5) EN GARDE
22 Mark’s instrument, say (6) CYMBAL
25 French composer with South African link (5) SATIE

[pavalamani pragasam]

19 Oz attack losing momentum (5) OUNCE

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 We over-engineered and worked on the loom again (6) REWOVE
4 Part of air shows, to display forgotten techniques, at the end (3-5)
10 Perhaps a reverse sweep to point caught inside with the stroke (6-3)
11 Mediterranean food in Pakistani carrier having leaders of Zambia and Zimbabwe aboard (5) PIZZA
12 Comes across a selection of animal flesh, say (5)
13 Uncrowned king took a pay order to the last Chancellor of Treasury (9)
14 Sally’s last words: Large alien’s back (7)
16 Nerve transmitter that is seen in thorax only (4) AXON
19 Yet backing a brass instrument (4)
21 Grace took chat message to mean a sneer (7)
24 One puts in place fancy trial lens (9)
25 Sent back self-contained note to a Major (2-3)
26 A system of writing using 25 % Japanese ink (5) KANJI
27 Untidy state of aircraft with king going over one’s head (9)
28 Growth that is seen after a nuclear disaster (8)
29 After Ottoman governor’s paid for by the chief of Damascus (6)

Down
1 A herb from a flower girl (8) ROSEMARY
2 Accounts for increases in book value of assets (5-3)
3 Deputy’s evil habits (5)
5 Columbian city to allow India’s secret service (7)
6 Sprinkle on a bit of Italian seasoned meat (9)
7 Use zip code to estimate (4-2)
8 Reportedly eyeballs flight components (6)
9 Perhaps Swiss word used to get a smile (6)
15 A queer ski could be making a higher pitched sound (9)
17 Backward country enters into agreement in Germany with some outfit for hot stuff (8)
18 Late action to capture crank case (8)
20 Nearly maintain soldiers’ rising tempo (7)
21 Medicinal bulb obtained from paperback written by an insurer (6)
22 Kipling’s work supports ailing captain leaving Indian state (6)
23 Exercise postures included in as an assignment (6)
25 Nothing existing is green perhaps (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 We over-engineered and worked on the loom again (6) REWOVE
4 Part of air shows, to display forgotten techniques, at the end (3-5)
10 Perhaps a reverse sweep to point caught inside with the stroke (6-3)
11 Mediterranean food in Pakistani carrier having leaders of Zambia and Zimbabwe aboard (5) PIZZA
12 Comes across a selection of animal flesh, say (5)
13 Uncrowned king took a pay order to the last Chancellor of Treasury (9)
14 Sally’s last words: Large alien’s back (7)
16 Nerve transmitter that is seen in thorax only (4) AXON
19 Yet backing a brass instrument (4) TUBA
21 Grace took chat message to mean a sneer (7)
24 One puts in place fancy trial lens (9) INSTALLER
25 Sent back self-contained note to a Major (2-3)
26 A system of writing using 25 % Japanese ink (5) KANJI
27 Untidy state of aircraft with king going over one’s head (9)
28 Growth that is seen after a nuclear disaster (8) MUSHROOM
29 After Ottoman governor’s paid for by the chief of Damascus (6)
Down
1 A herb from a flower girl (8) ROSEMARY
2 Accounts for increases in book value of assets (5-3)
3 Deputy’s evil habits (5)
5 Columbian city to allow India’s secret service (7)
6 Sprinkle on a bit of Italian seasoned meat (9)
7 Use zip code to estimate (4-2)
8 Reportedly eyeballs flight components (6)
9 Perhaps Swiss word used to get a smile (6)
15 A queer ski could be making a higher pitched sound (9)
17 Backward country enters into agreement in Germany with some outfit for hot stuff (8)
18 Late action to capture crank case (8)
20 Nearly maintain soldiers’ rising tempo (7)
21 Medicinal bulb obtained from paperback written by an insurer (6)
22 Kipling’s work supports ailing captain leaving Indian state (6) SIKKIM
23 Exercise postures included in as an assignment (6) ASANAS
25 Nothing existing is green perhaps (5)

[CLUELESS]

Are we heading for a pangram??
Across
1 We over-engineered and worked on the loom again (6) REWOVE
4 Part of air shows, to display forgotten techniques, at the end (3-5)
10 Perhaps a reverse sweep to point caught inside with the stroke (6-3) SWITCH HIT
11 Mediterranean food in Pakistani carrier having leaders of Zambia and Zimbabwe aboard (5) PIZZA
12 Comes across a selection of animal flesh, say (5)
13 Uncrowned king took a pay order to the last Chancellor of Treasury (9) EXCHEQUER
14 Sally’s last words: Large alien’s back (7)
16 Nerve transmitter that is seen in thorax only (4) AXON
19 Yet backing a brass instrument (4) TUBA
21 Grace took chat message to mean a sneer (7)
24 One puts in place fancy trial lens (9) INSTALLER
25 Sent back self-contained note to a Major (2-3)
26 A system of writing using 25 % Japanese ink (5) KANJI
27 Untidy state of aircraft with king going over one’s head (9)
28 Growth that is seen after a nuclear disaster (8) MUSHROOM
29 After Ottoman governor’s paid for by the chief of Damascus (6)
Down
1 A herb from a flower girl (8) ROSEMARY
2 Accounts for increases in book value of assets (5-3) WRITE UPS
3 Deputy’s evil habits (5) VICES
5 Columbian city to allow India’s secret service (7) LETICIA
6 Sprinkle on a bit of Italian seasoned meat (9)
7 Use zip code to estimate (4-2)
8 Reportedly eyeballs flight components (6)
9 Perhaps Swiss word used to get a smile (6)
15 A queer ski could be making a higher pitched sound (9)
17 Backward country enters into agreement in Germany with some outfit for hot stuff (8)
18 Late action to capture crank case (8)
20 Nearly maintain soldiers’ rising tempo (7)
21 Medicinal bulb obtained from paperback written by an insurer (6)
22 Kipling’s work supports ailing captain leaving Indian state (6) SIKKIM
23 Exercise postures included in as an assignment (6) ASANAS
25 Nothing existing is green perhaps (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 We over-engineered and worked on the loom again (6) REWOVE
4 Part of air shows, to display forgotten techniques, at the end (3-5)
10 Perhaps a reverse sweep to point caught inside with the stroke (6-3) SWITCH HIT
11 Mediterranean food in Pakistani carrier having leaders of Zambia and Zimbabwe aboard (5) PIZZA
12 Comes across a selection of animal flesh, say (5)MEETS
13 Uncrowned king took a pay order to the last Chancellor of Treasury (9) EXCHEQUER
14 Sally’s last words: Large alien’s back (7)
16 Nerve transmitter that is seen in thorax only (4) AXON
19 Yet backing a brass instrument (4) TUBA
21 Grace took chat message to mean a sneer (7)
24 One puts in place fancy trial lens (9) INSTALLER
25 Sent back self-contained note to a Major (2-3)
26 A system of writing using 25 % Japanese ink (5) KANJI
27 Untidy state of aircraft with king going over one’s head (9)
28 Growth that is seen after a nuclear disaster (8) MUSHROOM
29 After Ottoman governor’s paid for by the chief of Damascus (6)
Down
1 A herb from a flower girl (8) ROSEMARY
2 Accounts for increases in book value of assets (5-3) WRITE UPS
3 Deputy’s evil habits (5) VICES
5 Columbian city to allow India’s secret service (7) LETICIA
6 Sprinkle on a bit of Italian seasoned meat (9)
7 Use zip code to estimate (4-2)SIZE-UP
8 Reportedly eyeballs flight components (6)
9 Perhaps Swiss word used to get a smile (6)
15 A queer ski could be making a higher pitched sound (9)SQUEAKIER
17 Backward country enters into agreement in Germany with some outfit for hot stuff (8)
18 Late action to capture crank case (8)
20 Nearly maintain soldiers’ rising tempo (7)
21 Medicinal bulb obtained from paperback written by an insurer (6)GARLIC
22 Kipling’s work supports ailing captain leaving Indian state (6) SIKKIM
23 Exercise postures included in as an assignment (6) ASANAS
25 Nothing existing is green perhaps (5)

[deepakgita]

Double pangram with lots of eatables tossed in.

Across
1 We over-engineered and worked on the loom again (6) REWOVE
4 Part of air shows, to display forgotten techniques, at the end (3-5) FLY-PASTS
10 Perhaps a reverse sweep to point caught inside with the stroke (6-3) SWITCH HIT
11 Mediterranean food in Pakistani carrier having leaders of Zambia and Zimbabwe aboard (5) PIZZA
12 Comes across a selection of animal flesh, say (5)MEETS
13 Uncrowned king took a pay order to the last Chancellor of Treasury (9) EXCHEQUER
14 Sally’s last words: Large alien’s back (7) RIPOSTE
16 Nerve transmitter that is seen in thorax only (4) AXON
19 Yet backing a brass instrument (4) TUBA
21 Grace took chat message to mean a sneer (7) GRIMACE
24 One puts in place fancy trial lens (9) INSTALLER
25 Sent back self-contained note to a Major (2-3) OF-AGE
26 A system of writing using 25 % Japanese ink (5) KANJI
27 Untidy state of aircraft with king going over one’s head (9) GRIMINESS
28 Growth that is seen after a nuclear disaster (8) MUSHROOM
29 After Ottoman governor’s paid for by the chief of Damascus (6)
Down
1 A herb from a flower girl (8) ROSEMARY
2 Accounts for increases in book value of assets (5-3) WRITE UPS
3 Deputy’s evil habits (5) VICES
5 Columbian city to allow India’s secret service (7) LETICIA
6 Sprinkle on a bit of Italian seasoned meat (9)
7 Use zip code to estimate (4-2)SIZE-UP
8 Reportedly eyeballs flight components (6)
9 Perhaps Swiss word used to get a smile (6)
15 A queer ski could be making a higher pitched sound (9)SQUEAKIER
17 Backward country enters into agreement in Germany with some outfit for hot stuff (8)
18 Late action to capture crank case (8)
20 Nearly maintain soldiers’ rising tempo (7)
21 Medicinal bulb obtained from paperback written by an insurer (6)GARLIC
22 Kipling’s work supports ailing captain leaving Indian state (6) SIKKIM
23 Exercise postures included in as an assignment (6) ASANAS
25 Nothing existing is green perhaps (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 We over-engineered and worked on the loom again (6) REWOVE
4 Part of air shows, to display forgotten techniques, at the end (3-5) FLY-PASTS
10 Perhaps a reverse sweep to point caught inside with the stroke (6-3) SWITCH HIT
11 Mediterranean food in Pakistani carrier having leaders of Zambia and Zimbabwe aboard (5) PIZZA
12 Comes across a selection of animal flesh, say (5)MEETS
13 Uncrowned king took a pay order to the last Chancellor of Treasury (9) EXCHEQUER
14 Sally’s last words: Large alien’s back (7) RIPOSTE
16 Nerve transmitter that is seen in thorax only (4) AXON
19 Yet backing a brass instrument (4) TUBA
21 Grace took chat message to mean a sneer (7) GRIMACE
24 One puts in place fancy trial lens (9) INSTALLER
25 Sent back self-contained note to a Major (2-3) OF-AGE
26 A system of writing using 25 % Japanese ink (5) KANJI
27 Untidy state of aircraft with king going over one’s head (9) GRIMINESS
28 Growth that is seen after a nuclear disaster (8) MUSHROOM
29 After Ottoman governor’s paid for by the chief of Damascus (6)
Down
1 A herb from a flower girl (8) ROSEMARY
2 Accounts for increases in book value of assets (5-3) WRITE UPS
3 Deputy’s evil habits (5) VICES
5 Columbian city to allow India’s secret service (7) LETICIA
6 Sprinkle on a bit of Italian seasoned meat (9) PEPPERONI
7 Use zip code to estimate (4-2)SIZE-UP
8 Reportedly eyeballs flight components (6) STAIRS
9 Perhaps Swiss word used to get a smile (6) CHEESE
15 A queer ski could be making a higher pitched sound (9)SQUEAKIER
17 Backward country enters into agreement in Germany with some outfit for hot stuff (8)
18 Late action to capture crank case (8) DECEASED
20 Nearly maintain soldiers’ rising tempo (7) ALLEGRO
21 Medicinal bulb obtained from paperback written by an insurer (6)GARLIC
22 Kipling’s work supports ailing captain leaving Indian state (6) SIKKIM
23 Exercise postures included in as an assignment (6) ASANAS
25 Nothing existing is green perhaps (5) OVERT

[CLUELESS]

29Ac = BEYOND
17Dn = JALAPENO
Lots of pizza toppings.

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: A sumptuous feast!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Staff involved in compensation farce (6) PARODY
4 Unconventional people, tense with society, responsible for scraps (8) ODDMENTS
10 Main river feature, grand-looking (9)
11 Party means to exert pressure taking contrary sides (5) REVEL
12 Animal you loaded with heavy weight getting stressed at the end (7)
13 Shift near the city (7) TEHERAN
14 Solid state circuits with switch (4)
15 Strike back against lack of knowledge overlooking men’s evil nature (10)
19 Translated funny dig that is distasteful (10)
20 First time convict, 21 maybe, needs to reflect (4)
23 Aircraft storage compartment contains only rubbish (7)
26 Seared fish accompanied by wine perhaps (7) CHARRED
27 Debate runs in a sticky matter left unaddressed (5)
28 Hundred years without unity, pine for romantic holiday (9)
29 Cutting out historic city from pleasure trip, one provides a substitute (8)
30 Sins go away with spiritual knowledge (6)

Down
1 Ministers and personal assistant to king — isolated sections (7)
2 “Hardly bespoke money”, said the housekeeper (5-4)
3 Opportunity seized, about time to manipulate (6)
5 Appreciate what Preity and Sushmita have in common: figure? (5)
6 Dealer ordered lining for parchments (8)
7 At no time you get two of this in the hire purchase system (5)
8 Muzzle is golden maybe? (7)
9 Change without current information, in retrospect, may leave you peevish (8)
16 Clean barring pronounced smell (8)
17 Daffy Duck on tour is having a bad image (9)
18 Innovators will be first to rise among equals (8)
19 Dress up in posh garments essentially causing resentment (7)
21 Too much to take, breaks into tears seeing squirrels for instance (7)
22 Gorge on sweets in the beginning, no place for food at the end (6)
24 Reason private couples look conservative (5)
25 Brute, primarily a hood, locked up (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Staff involved in compensation farce (6) PARODY
4 Unconventional people, tense with society, responsible for scraps (8) ODDMENTS
10 Main river feature, grand-looking (9)
11 Party means to exert pressure taking contrary sides (5) REVEL
12 Animal you loaded with heavy weight getting stressed at the end (7)
13 Shift near the city (7) TEHERAN
14 Solid state circuits with switch (4)
15 Strike back against lack of knowledge overlooking men’s evil nature (10)
19 Translated funny dig that is distasteful (10)
20 First time convict, 21 maybe, needs to reflect (4)
23 Aircraft storage compartment contains only rubbish (7)
26 Seared fish accompanied by wine perhaps (7) CHARRED
27 Debate runs in a sticky matter left unaddressed (5)
28 Hundred years without unity, pine for romantic holiday (9)
29 Cutting out historic city from pleasure trip, one provides a substitute (8)
30 Sins go away with spiritual knowledge (6) GNOSIS
Down
1 Ministers and personal assistant to king — isolated sections (7)
2 “Hardly bespoke money”, said the housekeeper (5-4)
3 Opportunity seized, about time to manipulate (6)
5 Appreciate what Preity and Sushmita have in common: figure? (5) DIGIT
6 Dealer ordered lining for parchments (8) MERCHANT
7 At no time you get two of this in the hire purchase system (5) NEVER
8 Muzzle is golden maybe? (7) SILENCE
9 Change without current information, in retrospect, may leave you peevish (8)
16 Clean barring pronounced smell (8)
17 Daffy Duck on tour is having a bad image (9)
18 Innovators will be first to rise among equals (8)
19 Dress up in posh garments essentially causing resentment (7)
21 Too much to take, breaks into tears seeing squirrels for instance (7)
22 Gorge on sweets in the beginning, no place for food at the end (6)
24 Reason private couples look conservative (5)
25 Brute, primarily a hood, locked up (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Staff involved in compensation farce (6) PARODY
4 Unconventional people, tense with society, responsible for scraps (8) ODDMENTS
10 Main river feature, grand-looking (9)
11 Party means to exert pressure taking contrary sides (5) REVEL
12 Animal you loaded with heavy weight getting stressed at the end (7)
13 Shift near the city (7) TEHERAN
14 Solid state circuits with switch (4)
15 Strike back against lack of knowledge overlooking men’s evil nature (10)
19 Translated funny dig that is distasteful (10)
20 First time convict, 21 maybe, needs to reflect (4)
23 Aircraft storage compartment contains only rubbish (7)
26 Seared fish accompanied by wine perhaps (7) CHARRED
27 Debate runs in a sticky matter left unaddressed (5)
28 Hundred years without unity, pine for romantic holiday (9)HONEYMOON
29 Cutting out historic city from pleasure trip, one provides a substitute (8)
30 Sins go away with spiritual knowledge (6) GNOSIS
Down
1 Ministers and personal assistant to king — isolated sections (7)
2 “Hardly bespoke money”, said the housekeeper (5-4)
3 Opportunity seized, about time to manipulate (6)
5 Appreciate what Preity and Sushmita have in common: figure? (5) DIGIT
6 Dealer ordered lining for parchments (8) MERCHANT
7 At no time you get two of this in the hire purchase system (5) NEVER
8 Muzzle is golden maybe? (7) SILENCE
9 Change without current information, in retrospect, may leave you peevish (8)
16 Clean barring pronounced smell (8)INNOCENT
17 Daffy Duck on tour is having a bad image (9)NOTORIOUS
18 Innovators will be first to rise among equals (8)PIONEERS
19 Dress up in posh garments essentially causing resentment (7)
21 Too much to take, breaks into tears seeing squirrels for instance (7)
22 Gorge on sweets in the beginning, no place for food at the end (6)CANYON
24 Reason private couples look conservative (5)
25 Brute, primarily a hood, locked up (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Staff involved in compensation farce (6) PARODY
4 Unconventional people, tense with society, responsible for scraps (8) ODDMENTS
10 Main river feature, grand-looking (9)
11 Party means to exert pressure taking contrary sides (5) REVEL
12 Animal you loaded with heavy weight getting stressed at the end (7)
13 Shift near the city (7) TEHERAN
14 Solid state circuits with switch (4)
15 Strike back against lack of knowledge overlooking men’s evil nature (10) MALIGNANCE
19 Translated funny dig that is distasteful (10) UNEDIFYING
20 First time convict, 21 maybe, needs to reflect (4)
23 Aircraft storage compartment contains only rubbish (7) BALONEY
26 Seared fish accompanied by wine perhaps (7) CHARRED
27 Debate runs in a sticky matter left unaddressed (5) ARGUE
28 Hundred years without unity, pine for romantic holiday (9)HONEYMOON
29 Cutting out historic city from pleasure trip, one provides a substitute (8)
30 Sins go away with spiritual knowledge (6) GNOSIS
Down
1 Ministers and personal assistant to king — isolated sections (7)
2 “Hardly bespoke money”, said the housekeeper (5-4)
3 Opportunity seized, about time to manipulate (6)
5 Appreciate what Preity and Sushmita have in common: figure? (5) DIGIT
6 Dealer ordered lining for parchments (8) MERCHANT
7 At no time you get two of this in the hire purchase system (5) NEVER
8 Muzzle is golden maybe? (7) SILENCE
9 Change without current information, in retrospect, may leave you peevish (8)
16 Clean barring pronounced smell (8)INNOCENT
17 Daffy Duck on tour is having a bad image (9)NOTORIOUS
18 Innovators will be first to rise among equals (8)PIONEERS
19 Dress up in posh garments essentially causing resentment (7) UMBRAGE
21 Too much to take, breaks into tears seeing squirrels for instance (7)
22 Gorge on sweets in the beginning, no place for food at the end (6)CANYON
24 Reason private couples look conservative (5)
25 Brute, primarily a hood, locked up (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Staff involved in compensation farce (6) PARODY
4 Unconventional people, tense with society, responsible for scraps (8) ODDMENTS
10 Main river feature, grand-looking (9)SEARCHING
11 Party means to exert pressure taking contrary sides (5) REVEL
12 Animal you loaded with heavy weight getting stressed at the end (7)OXYTONE
13 Shift near the city (7) TEHERAN
14 Solid state circuits with switch (4)SWAP
15 Strike back against lack of knowledge overlooking men’s evil nature (10) MALIGNANCE
19 Translated funny dig that is distasteful (10) UNEDIFYING
20 First time convict, 21 maybe, needs to reflect (4)STAR
23 Aircraft storage compartment contains only rubbish (7) BALONEY
26 Seared fish accompanied by wine perhaps (7) CHARRED
27 Debate runs in a sticky matter left unaddressed (5) ARGUE
28 Hundred years without unity, pine for romantic holiday (9)HONEYMOON
29 Cutting out historic city from pleasure trip, one provides a substitute (8)EXCISION
30 Sins go away with spiritual knowledge (6) GNOSIS
Down
1 Ministers and personal assistant to king — isolated sections (7)PASTORS
2 “Hardly bespoke money”, said the housekeeper (5-4)READY-MADE
3 Opportunity seized, about time to manipulate (6)DOCTOR
5 Appreciate what Preity and Sushmita have in common: figure? (5) DIGIT
6 Dealer ordered lining for parchments (8) MERCHANT
7 At no time you get two of this in the hire purchase system (5) NEVER
8 Muzzle is golden maybe? (7) SILENCE
9 Change without current information, in retrospect, may leave you peevish (8)VINEGARY
16 Clean barring pronounced smell (8)INNOCENT
17 Daffy Duck on tour is having a bad image (9)NOTORIOUS
18 Innovators will be first to rise among equals (8)PIONEERS
19 Dress up in posh garments essentially causing resentment (7) UMBRAGE
21 Too much to take, breaks into tears seeing squirrels for instance (7)RODENTS
22 Gorge on sweets in the beginning, no place for food at the end (6)CANYON
24 Reason private couples look conservative (5)LOGIC
25 Brute, primarily a hood, locked up (5)YAHOO

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
8 Riches for wife with condition to shun first husband (6)
9 Union’s strike backing individual in agitation (8)
10 Initially, Bajaj introduced revolution with small two-wheelers (8) BICYCLES
11 TV host rushed right back to receive actor-politician (6)
12 Shop announced bargain with fixed rate? (6)
13 Provided Oriental with chewing tobacco, often popped in (8)
15 A small amount radical, without right appropriated (7)
17 Cancelled contract without permit (7) DELETED
20 File regarding fauna (8)
22 Hold walking stick perhaps, switching hands (6)
23 Announced escalation agreement (6) ASSENT
25 Probe John’s stock book withdrawal (4,4)
26 Contest in Delhi, dropping girl, coming next after tenth (8)
27 Lyric in use with inaugural song for theatres (6)

Down
1 The Spanish frogman boxes small bears (8)
2 Quietly leave good ball in cricket field, for example (10)
3 Freezing cold at bottom of valley below mountain (6)
4 Surface-to-air missile rose, dropped — bridges destroyed (7)
5 Treatment involving right drug — a trial initially on animal (8) CREATURE
6 Molten Zircon yields yellow metal (4)
7 Disregard evidence, initially deficient, about alternative source of energy (6)
14 Astute judge rescued private eye from preconceived convictions (10)
16 Retired, sit idly at home. Beginning of good living! (8)
18 Electrifying going with speed of light! (8)
19 Strong man, a military officer, high-flyer at heart (7)
21 Slight stylish model possessing small build — nothing odd (6)
22 Study about decay of plant (6) CROTON
24 Crave article from English fleet (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Riches for wife with condition to shun first husband (6) WEALTH
9 Union’s strike backing individual in agitation (8) MARRIAGE
10 Initially, Bajaj introduced revolution with small two-wheelers (8) BICYCLES
11 TV host rushed right back to receive actor-politician (6) ANCHOR
12 Shop announced bargain with fixed rate? (6)
13 Provided Oriental with chewing tobacco, often popped in (8) EQUIPPED
15 A small amount radical, without right appropriated (7) ASSUMED
17 Cancelled contract without permit (7) DELETED
20 File regarding fauna (8)
22 Hold walking stick perhaps, switching hands (6)
23 Announced escalation agreement (6) ASSENT
25 Probe John’s stock book withdrawal (4,4)
26 Contest in Delhi, dropping girl, coming next after tenth (8)
27 Lyric in use with inaugural song for theatres (6)

Down
1 The Spanish frogman boxes small bears (8)
2 Quietly leave good ball in cricket field, for example (10)
3 Freezing cold at bottom of valley below mountain (6)
4 Surface-to-air missile rose, dropped — bridges destroyed (7)
5 Treatment involving right drug — a trial initially on animal (8) CREATURE
6 Molten Zircon yields yellow metal (4)
7 Disregard evidence, initially deficient, about alternative source of energy (6)
14 Astute judge rescued private eye from preconceived convictions (10)
16 Retired, sit idly at home. Beginning of good living! (8)
18 Electrifying going with speed of light! (8)
19 Strong man, a military officer, high-flyer at heart (7)
21 Slight stylish model possessing small build — nothing odd (6)
22 Study about decay of plant (6) CROTON
24 Crave article from English fleet (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Riches for wife with condition to shun first husband (6) WEALTH
9 Union’s strike backing individual in agitation (8) MARRIAGE
10 Initially, Bajaj introduced revolution with small two-wheelers (8) BICYCLES
11 TV host rushed right back to receive actor-politician (6) ANCHOR
12 Shop announced bargain with fixed rate? (6)
13 Provided Oriental with chewing tobacco, often popped in (8) EQUIPPED
15 A small amount radical, without right appropriated (7) ASSUMED
17 Cancelled contract without permit (7) DELETED
20 File regarding fauna (8)
22 Hold walking stick perhaps, switching hands (6)
23 Announced escalation agreement (6) ASSENT
25 Probe John’s stock book withdrawal (4,4)
26 Contest in Delhi, dropping girl, coming next after tenth (8)
27 Lyric in use with inaugural song for theatres (6)

Down
1 The Spanish frogman boxes small bears (8)
2 Quietly leave good ball in cricket field, for example (10)
3 Freezing cold at bottom of valley below mountain (6)CHILLY
4 Surface-to-air missile rose, dropped — bridges destroyed (7)SMASHED
5 Treatment involving right drug — a trial initially on animal (8) CREATURE
6 Molten Zircon yields yellow metal (4)ZINC
7 Disregard evidence, initially deficient, about alternative source of energy (6)IGNORE
14 Astute judge rescued private eye from preconceived convictions (10)PREJUDICES
16 Retired, sit idly at home. Beginning of good living! (8)
18 Electrifying going with speed of light! (8)
19 Strong man, a military officer, high-flyer at heart (7)
21 Slight stylish model possessing small build — nothing odd (6)
22 Study about decay of plant (6) CROTON
24 Crave article from English fleet (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Riches for wife with condition to shun first husband (6) WEALTH
9 Union’s strike backing individual in agitation (8) MARRIAGE
10 Initially, Bajaj introduced revolution with small two-wheelers (8) BICYCLES
11 TV host rushed right back to receive actor-politician (6) ANCHOR
12 Shop announced bargain with fixed rate? (6)BETRAY
13 Provided Oriental with chewing tobacco, often popped in (8) EQUIPPED
15 A small amount radical, without right appropriated (7) ASSUMED
17 Cancelled contract without permit (7) DELETED
20 File regarding fauna (8)WILDLIFE
22 Hold walking stick perhaps, switching hands (6)CLUTCH
23 Announced escalation agreement (6) ASSENT
25 Probe John’s stock book withdrawal (4,4)LOOK INTO
26 Contest in Delhi, dropping girl, coming next after tenth (8)ELEVENTH
27 Lyric in use with inaugural song for theatres (6)ODEONS

Down
1 The Spanish frogman boxes small bears (8)DELIVERS
2 Quietly leave good ball in cricket field, for example (10)PLAYGROUND
3 Freezing cold at bottom of valley below mountain (6)CHILLY
4 Surface-to-air missile rose, dropped — bridges destroyed (7)SMASHED
5 Treatment involving right drug — a trial initially on animal (8) CREATURE
6 Molten Zircon yields yellow metal (4)ZINC
7 Disregard evidence, initially deficient, about alternative source of energy (6)IGNORE
14 Astute judge rescued private eye from preconceived convictions (10)PREJUDICES
16 Retired, sit idly at home. Beginning of good living! (8)EXISTING
18 Electrifying going with speed of light! (8)EXCITING
19 Strong man, a military officer, high-flyer at heart (7)HEALTHY
21 Slight stylish model possessing small build — nothing odd (6)INSULT
22 Study about decay of plant (6) CROTON
24 Crave article from English fleet (4)ENVY

:clap::clap::clap: Another pangram!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Tuber in a vessel at examination (6)
4 Hunts the wayward actress who lost direction (6)
9 Excitable calibre man has? No, just the opposite (4)
10 The braless served up in suspense (10) BREATHLESS
11 Well-organised Reich with love can become chivalrous (6) HEROIC
12 Enforces exodus at El Salvador to capture the darling (8)
13 No end for sloppy chances to get fungi (9)
15 Trousers police sergeant wore had insect inside (5) PANTS
16 You enter pub from back entrance with nothing outside and take over (3,2)
18 Free peacekeepers by bay accosting communists (9)
22 Immoral fellows at the bar found in the cellar (8)
23 Fullness seen in outside practice specialist has (6)
25 Trains via Ohio derail on departures (10) VARIATIONS
26 Hummed a saying unknown setter left outside (4)
27 Gives Evelyn a facelift symmetrically (6) EVENLY
28 Reformed slut follows condition of grown-ups (6)

Down
1 Illustration on gold table (7)
2 Discharged upset pilot officer on time (5)
3 To nearly withdraw Commanding Officer with cigarette? (7)
5 Harassed marathoner left riotous Oman by preference (6)
6 Acute call made to plan (9)
7 New timidness I’m taking out from protest (7)
8 Killer instinct seen from French end (13)
14 Spouse to store sewing items perhaps? (9)
17 Flummoxed warehouseman misses dilapidated homes in the dark (7)
19 Obstructed work submitted (7)
20 Lengthens former spouse’s care on Sunday (7)
21 Kinky lad hugs specialist of teeth (6)
24 See Los Angeles differently through a frame (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Tuber in a vessel at examination (6)
4 Hunts the wayward actress who lost direction (6)
9 Excitable calibre man has? No, just the opposite (4)
10 The braless served up in suspense (10) BREATHLESS
11 Well-organised Reich with love can become chivalrous (6) HEROIC
12 Enforces exodus at El Salvador to capture the darling (8)
13 No end for sloppy chances to get fungi (9)
15 Trousers police sergeant wore had insect inside (5) PANTS
16 You enter pub from back entrance with nothing outside and take over (3,2)
18 Free peacekeepers by bay accosting communists (9)
22 Immoral fellows at the bar found in the cellar (8)
23 Fullness seen in outside practice specialist has (6)
25 Trains via Ohio derail on departures (10) VARIATIONS
26 Hummed a saying unknown setter left outside (4)
27 Gives Evelyn a facelift symmetrically (6) EVENLY
28 Reformed slut follows condition of grown-ups (6)

Down
1 Illustration on gold table (7) PLATEAU
2 Discharged upset pilot officer on time (5) TEMPO
3 To nearly withdraw Commanding Officer with cigarette? (7) TOBACCO
5 Harassed marathoner left riotous Oman by preference (6) RATHER
6 Acute call made to plan (9) CALCULATE
7 New timidness I’m taking out from protest (7)
8 Killer instinct seen from French end (13)
14 Spouse to store sewing items perhaps? (9)
17 Flummoxed warehouseman misses dilapidated homes in the dark (7)
19 Obstructed work submitted (7)
20 Lengthens former spouse’s care on Sunday (7)
21 Kinky lad hugs specialist of teeth (6)
24 See Los Angeles differently through a frame (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tuber in a vessel at examination (6)POTATO
4 Hunts the wayward actress who lost direction (6)
9 Excitable calibre man has? No, just the opposite (4)
10 The braless served up in suspense (10) BREATHLESS
11 Well-organised Reich with love can become chivalrous (6) HEROIC
12 Enforces exodus at El Salvador to capture the darling (8)
13 No end for sloppy chances to get fungi (9)MUSHROOM
15 Trousers police sergeant wore had insect inside (5) PANTS
16 You enter pub from back entrance with nothing outside and take over (3,2)
18 Free peacekeepers by bay accosting communists (9)
22 Immoral fellows at the bar found in the cellar (8)
23 Fullness seen in outside practice specialist has (6)
25 Trains via Ohio derail on departures (10) VARIATIONS
26 Hummed a saying unknown setter left outside (4)
27 Gives Evelyn a facelift symmetrically (6) EVENLY
28 Reformed slut follows condition of grown-ups (6)ADULTS

Down
1 Illustration on gold table (7) PLATEAU
2 Discharged upset pilot officer on time (5) TEMPO
3 To nearly withdraw Commanding Officer with cigarette? (7) TOBACCO
5 Harassed marathoner left riotous Oman by preference (6) RATHER
6 Acute call made to plan (9) CALCULATE
7 New timidness I’m taking out from protest (7)
8 Killer instinct seen from French end (13)DETERMINATION
14 Spouse to store sewing items perhaps? (9)HOUSEWIFE
17 Flummoxed warehouseman misses dilapidated homes in the dark (7)
19 Obstructed work submitted (7)
20 Lengthens former spouse’s care on Sunday (7)
21 Kinky lad hugs specialist of teeth (6)
24 See Los Angeles differently through a frame (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Tuber in a vessel at examination (6)POTATO
4 Hunts the wayward actress who lost direction (6) TRACED (should be TRACES But 7Dn starts with D)
9 Excitable calibre man has? No, just the opposite (4)CALM
10 The braless served up in suspense (10) BREATHLESS
11 Well-organised Reich with love can become chivalrous (6) HEROIC
12 Enforces exodus at El Salvador to capture the darling (8) EXECUTES
13 No end for sloppy chances to get fungi (9)MUSHROOMS
15 Trousers police sergeant wore had insect inside (5) PANTS
16 You enter pub from back entrance with nothing outside and take over (3,2) PUT UP
18 Free peacekeepers by bay accosting communists (9) UNCOVERED
22 Immoral fellows at the bar found in the cellar (8) BASEMENT
23 Fullness seen in outside practice specialist has (6) PLENTY
25 Trains via Ohio derail on departures (10) VARIATIONS
26 Hummed a saying unknown setter left outside (4) SANG
27 Gives Evelyn a facelift symmetrically (6) EVENLY
28 Reformed slut follows condition of grown-ups (6)ADULTS

Down
1 Illustration on gold table (7) PLATEAU
2 Discharged upset pilot officer on time (5) TEMPO
3 To nearly withdraw Commanding Officer with cigarette? (7) TOBACCO
5 Harassed marathoner left riotous Oman by preference (6) RATHER
6 Acute call made to plan (9) CALCULATE
7 New timidness I’m taking out from protest (7) DISSENT
8 Killer instinct seen from French end (13)DETERMINATION
14 Spouse to store sewing items perhaps? (9)HOUSEWIFE
17 Flummoxed warehouseman misses dilapidated homes in the dark (7) UNAWARE
19 Obstructed work submitted (7) OPPOSED
20 Lengthens former spouse’s care on Sunday (7) EXTENDS
21 Kinky lad hugs specialist of teeth (6) DENTAL
24 See Los Angeles differently through a frame (5) EASEL

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 A tight fitting garment to warm oneself reportedly (6)
4 Link a petty officer, say, to a disbeliever (8)
10 Lavoisier’s field test followed revolutionary methods including synthesis at first (9)
11 Too much of a French entitlement (5)
12 Handily trounced initially in the middle of tricky play (5)
13 Edge near pit of sulphur (9)
14 Bygone days of a man, a British conservative (7)
16 Experience dizziness of a dip (4)
19 Stale food at the beginning of the season kills (4)
21 The islanders that you need to understand to solve this (7)
24 Fast deer in reserve, without duck, on the other side of a waterhole (9)
25 Oddly almost the same incomplete course that’s studied in school (5)
26 Restlessness shown by leaders of European nations negotiating union incentives (5) ENNUI
27 Then Emma cooked some lovely cheese (9)
28 Half the pretzels taken by old poet Eliot for the sake of appearances (8)
29 Electrocuted quiet prince is in terrible daze (6)
Down
1 Bachelor’s stash with a kilo added, results in pain (8)
2 Ordered tests that held Murugan’s weapon to be the slimmest (8)
3 Amalgamation of an unknown entity at first (5)
5 Remedies in natural science (7)
6 Disallowing the start of Satyagraha at first leads to crushing… (9)
7 Electronic gate that is most certainly (3,3)
8 Xenon found trapped in deformed tree in a historical city in England (6)
9 A tail, beside, is short & bristly (6)
15 Military campaign’s objectionable (9)
17 Inherent ability to buy for a specialty store (4,4)
18 Nibble lived around the edge of a silo and emitted sharp sounds (8)
20 A national topic (7) SUBJECT
21 Tundra resident from east almost glides near a hole (6) ESKIMO
22 In dreamland, although old British Prime Minister was upset (6)
23 Oldest alloy in Britain’s forging zone (6) BRONZE
25 Nestled among jamun, jacaranda is an Asiatic grass (5) MUNJA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 A tight fitting garment to warm oneself reportedly (6)
4 Link a petty officer, say, to a disbeliever (8)
10 Lavoisier’s field test followed revolutionary methods including synthesis at first (9)
11 Too much of a French entitlement (5)
12 Handily trounced initially in the middle of tricky play (5)
13 Edge near pit of sulphur (9)
14 Bygone days of a man, a British conservative (7)HISTORY
16 Experience dizziness of a dip (4)
19 Stale food at the beginning of the season kills (4)
21 The islanders that you need to understand to solve this (7)
24 Fast deer in reserve, without duck, on the other side of a waterhole (9)
25 Oddly almost the same incomplete course that’s studied in school (5)
26 Restlessness shown by leaders of European nations negotiating union incentives (5) ENNUI
27 Then Emma cooked some lovely cheese (9)
28 Half the pretzels taken by old poet Eliot for the sake of appearances (8)PRETEXTS
29 Electrocuted quiet prince is in terrible daze (6)
Down
1 Bachelor’s stash with a kilo added, results in pain (8)BACKACHE
2 Ordered tests that held Murugan’s weapon to be the slimmest (8)
3 Amalgamation of an unknown entity at first (5)
5 Remedies in natural science (7)
6 Disallowing the start of Satyagraha at first leads to crushing… (9)
7 Electronic gate that is most certainly (3,3)
8 Xenon found trapped in deformed tree in a historical city in England (6)
9 A tail, beside, is short & bristly (6)
15 Military campaign’s objectionable (9)OFFENSIVE
17 Inherent ability to buy for a specialty store (4,4)
18 Nibble lived around the edge of a silo and emitted sharp sounds (8)
20 A national topic (7) SUBJECT
21 Tundra resident from east almost glides near a hole (6) ESKIMO
22 In dreamland, although old British Prime Minister was upset (6)ASLEEP
23 Oldest alloy in Britain’s forging zone (6) BRONZE
25 Nestled among jamun, jacaranda is an Asiatic grass (5) MUNJA

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 A tight fitting garment to warm oneself reportedly (6)
4 Link a petty officer, say, to a disbeliever (8)
10 Lavoisier’s field test followed revolutionary methods including synthesis at first (9)
11 Too much of a French entitlement (5) UNDUE
12 Handily trounced initially in the middle of tricky play (5)
13 Edge near pit of sulphur (9)
14 Bygone days of a man, a British conservative (7)HISTORY
16 Experience dizziness of a dip (4)
19 Stale food at the beginning of the season kills (4)
21 The islanders that you need to understand to solve this (7)
24 Fast deer in reserve, without duck, on the other side of a waterhole (9)
25 Oddly almost the same incomplete course that’s studied in school (5)
26 Restlessness shown by leaders of European nations negotiating union incentives (5) ENNUI
27 Then Emma cooked some lovely cheese (9)
28 Half the pretzels taken by old poet Eliot for the sake of appearances (8)PRETEXTS
29 Electrocuted quiet prince is in terrible daze (6) ZAPPED
Down
1 Bachelor’s stash with a kilo added, results in pain (8)BACKACHE
2 Ordered tests that held Murugan’s weapon to be the slimmest (8) SVELTEST
3 Amalgamation of an unknown entity at first (5) UNITY
5 Remedies in natural science (7)
6 Disallowing the start of Satyagraha at first leads to crushing… (9) SQUASHING
7 Electronic gate that is most certainly (3,3)
8 Xenon found trapped in deformed tree in a historical city in England (6)
9 A tail, beside, is short & bristly (6)
15 Military campaign’s objectionable (9)OFFENSIVE
17 Inherent ability to buy for a specialty store (4,4)
18 Nibble lived around the edge of a silo and emitted sharp sounds (8)
20 A national topic (7) SUBJECT
21 Tundra resident from east almost glides near a hole (6) ESKIMO
22 In dreamland, although old British Prime Minister was upset (6)ASLEEP
23 Oldest alloy in Britain’s forging zone (6) BRONZE
25 Nestled among jamun, jacaranda is an Asiatic grass (5) MUNJA

[spchennai]

Across
1 A tight fitting garment to warm oneself reportedly (6) BASQUE
4 Link a petty officer, say, to a disbeliever (8) APOSTATE
10 Lavoisier’s field test followed revolutionary methods including synthesis at first (9) CHEMISTRY
11 Too much of a French entitlement (5) UNDUE
12 Handily trounced initially in the middle of tricky play (5) APTLY
13 Edge near pit of sulphur (9) BRIMSTONE
14 Bygone days of a man, a British conservative (7)HISTORY
16 Experience dizziness of a dip (4) SWIM
19 Stale food at the beginning of the season kills (4) OFFS
21 The islanders that you need to understand to solve this (7) ENGLISH
24 Fast deer in reserve, without duck, on the other side of a waterhole (9) SPRINGBOK
25 Oddly almost the same incomplete course that’s studied in school (5) MATHS
26 Restlessness shown by leaders of European nations negotiating union incentives (5) ENNUI
27 Then Emma cooked some lovely cheese (9) EMMENTHAL
28 Half the pretzels taken by old poet Eliot for the sake of appearances (8)PRETEXTS
29 Electrocuted quiet prince is in terrible daze (6) ZAPPED
Down
1 Bachelor’s stash with a kilo added, results in pain (8)BACKACHE
2 Ordered tests that held Murugan’s weapon to be the slimmest (8) SVELTEST
3 Amalgamation of an unknown entity at first (5) UNITY
5 Remedies in natural science (7) PHYSICS
6 Disallowing the start of Satyagraha at first leads to crushing… (9) SQUASHING
7 Electronic gate that is most certainly (3,3) AND NOT
8 Xenon found trapped in deformed tree in a historical city in England (6) EXETER
9 A tail, beside, is short & bristly (6) STUBBY
15 Military campaign’s objectionable (9)OFFENSIVE
17 Inherent ability to buy for a specialty store (4,4) GIFT SHOP
18 Nibble lived around the edge of a silo and emitted sharp sounds (8) WHISTLED
20 A national topic (7) SUBJECT
21 Tundra resident from east almost glides near a hole (6) ESKIMO
22 In dreamland, although old British Prime Minister was upset (6)ASLEEP
23 Oldest alloy in Britain’s forging zone (6) BRONZE
25 Nestled among jamun, jacaranda is an Asiatic grass (5) MUNJA

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

Wow! Realised only after visiting the Colonel's blog the message in today's pangram is in the first letters of the clues! ALL THE BEST FOR THE BOARD EXAMINATION.

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Islander, terrible hypocrite, he ignored (7)
5 Hit rain when high, and this on Everest? (4,3)
9 Forward almost missing header (5)
10 Plant from Andorra, so peculiar (6,3) AARONS ROD
11 Carnival uncommon around the East at present (5,4)
12 Attacker overlooking a person on a horse (5)
13 Settlers introducing dour priest to lager-like beer (7,7)
17 Typical delegate (14)
19 Fresh Police Constable arresting male teacher, retired (5)
21 Hush-hush operation with leading character in Coronation Street amazingly being brought round (3-6)
23 Police vehicle part modified by Carlo abroad (6,3)
24 I spot one inside supplying dope (5) IDIOT
25 Industry importing special rum, a racket (7)
26 Reaches former nurses (7) EXTENDS
Down
1 Happy to salute youth leader (6)
2 Doorman admitting characteristic bore, an artist (8,7)
3 Brown is one of its members, girl with class (3,6)
4 Whippet finally spots litter (5)
5 Go mad, disconcert a worthy (5,1,3)
6 Wrongdoer beheaded in secret (5)
7 A card game, distraction not including one shorter form (8,7) ABRIDGED VERSION
8 Revolutionary annoyed relief organisation (3,5)
14 The very same dialect in resort (9)
15 Start to trust man brought in to handle as much as possible (2,3,4)
16 Crazy shot leading cup (8)
18 Briefly set out American position (6)
20 Recently stolen – that appears in Post Office picture (5)
22 Quietly press for expulsion (5) PURGE

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Islander, terrible hypocrite, he ignored (7)
5 Hit rain when high, and this on Everest? (4,3) THIN AIR
9 Forward almost missing header (5)
10 Plant from Andorra, so peculiar (6,3) AARONS ROD
11 Carnival uncommon around the East at present (5,4)
12 Attacker overlooking a person on a horse (5)
13 Settlers introducing dour priest to lager-like beer (7,7)
17 Typical delegate (14) REPRESENTATIVE
19 Fresh Police Constable arresting male teacher, retired (5)
21 Hush-hush operation with leading character in Coronation Street amazingly being brought round (3-6)
23 Police vehicle part modified by Carlo abroad (6,3) PATROL CAR
24 I spot one inside supplying dope (5) IDIOT
25 Industry importing special rum, a racket (7)
26 Reaches former nurses (7) EXTENDS
Down
1 Happy to salute youth leader (6)
2 Doorman admitting characteristic bore, an artist (8,7)
3 Brown is one of its members, girl with class (3,6)
4 Whippet finally spots litter (5)
5 Go mad, disconcert a worthy (5,1,3)
6 Wrongdoer beheaded in secret (5)
7 A card game, distraction not including one shorter form (8,7) ABRIDGED VERSION
8 Revolutionary annoyed relief organisation (3,5) RED CROSS
14 The very same dialect in resort (9)
15 Start to trust man brought in to handle as much as possible (2,3,4)
16 Crazy shot leading cup (8)
18 Briefly set out American position (6)
20 Recently stolen – that appears in Post Office picture (5) PHOTO
22 Quietly press for expulsion (5) PURGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Islander, terrible hypocrite, he ignored (7)
5 Hit rain when high, and this on Everest? (4,3) THIN AIR
9 Forward almost missing header (5)
10 Plant from Andorra, so peculiar (6,3) AARONS ROD
11 Carnival uncommon around the East at present (5,4)
12 Attacker overlooking a person on a horse (5)RIDER
13 Settlers introducing dour priest to lager-like beer (7,7)
17 Typical delegate (14) REPRESENTATIVE
19 Fresh Police Constable arresting male teacher, retired (5)
21 Hush-hush operation with leading character in Coronation Street amazingly being brought round (3-6)
23 Police vehicle part modified by Carlo abroad (6,3) PATROL CAR
24 I spot one inside supplying dope (5) IDIOT
25 Industry importing special rum, a racket (7)
26 Reaches former nurses (7) EXTENDS
Down
1 Happy to salute youth leader (6)CHEERY
2 Doorman admitting characteristic bore, an artist (8,7)
3 Brown is one of its members, girl with class (3,6)
4 Whippet finally spots litter (5)
5 Go mad, disconcert a worthy (5,1,3)
6 Wrongdoer beheaded in secret (5)INNER
7 A card game, distraction not including one shorter form (8,7) ABRIDGED VERSION
8 Revolutionary annoyed relief organisation (3,5) RED CROSS
14 The very same dialect in resort (9)IDENTICAL
15 Start to trust man brought in to handle as much as possible (2,3,4)
16 Crazy shot leading cup (8)
18 Briefly set out American position (6)STATUS
20 Recently stolen – that appears in Post Office picture (5) PHOTO
22 Quietly press for expulsion (5) PURGE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Islander, terrible hypocrite, he ignored (7) CYPRIOT
5 Hit rain when high, and this on Everest? (4,3) THIN AIR
9 Forward almost missing header (5) EARLY
10 Plant from Andorra, so peculiar (6,3) AARONS ROD
11 Carnival uncommon around the East at present (5,4) RAREE SHOW
12 Attacker overlooking a person on a horse (5)RIDER
13 Settlers introducing dour priest to lager-like beer (7,7) PILGRIM FATHERS
17 Typical delegate (14) REPRESENTATIVE
19 Fresh Police Constable arresting male teacher, retired (5) CRISP
21 Hush-hush operation with leading character in Coronation Street amazingly being brought round (3-6)
23 Police vehicle part modified by Carlo abroad (6,3) PATROL CAR
24 I spot one inside supplying dope (5) IDIOT
25 Industry importing special rum, a racket (7)
26 Reaches former nurses (7) EXTENDS
Down
1 Happy to salute youth leader (6)CHEERY
2 Doorman admitting characteristic bore, an artist (8,7)
3 Brown is one of its members, girl with class (3,6)
4 Whippet finally spots litter (5)
5 Go mad, disconcert a worthy (5,1,3)
6 Wrongdoer beheaded in secret (5)INNER
7 A card game, distraction not including one shorter form (8,7) ABRIDGED VERSION
8 Revolutionary annoyed relief organisation (3,5) RED CROSS
14 The very same dialect in resort (9)IDENTICAL
15 Start to trust man brought in to handle as much as possible (2,3,4)
16 Crazy shot leading cup (8)
18 Briefly set out American position (6)STATUS
20 Recently stolen – that appears in Post Office picture (5) PHOTO
22 Quietly press for expulsion (5) PURGE

[spchennai]

Across
1 Islander, terrible hypocrite, he ignored (7) CYPRIOT
5 Hit rain when high, and this on Everest? (4,3) THIN AIR
9 Forward almost missing header (5) EARLY
10 Plant from Andorra, so peculiar (6,3) AARONS ROD
11 Carnival uncommon around the East at present (5,4) RAREE SHOW
12 Attacker overlooking a person on a horse (5)RIDER
13 Settlers introducing dour priest to lager-like beer (7,7) PILGRIM FATHERS
17 Typical delegate (14) REPRESENTATIVE
19 Fresh Police Constable arresting male teacher, retired (5) CRISP
21 Hush-hush operation with leading character in Coronation Street amazingly being brought round (3-6) TOP-SECRET
23 Police vehicle part modified by Carlo abroad (6,3) PATROL CAR
24 I spot one inside supplying dope (5) IDIOT
25 Industry importing special rum, a racket (7)
26 Reaches former nurses (7) EXTENDS
Down
1 Happy to salute youth leader (6)CHEERY
2 Doorman admitting characteristic bore, an artist (8,7) PORTRAIT PAINTER
3 Brown is one of its members, girl with class (3,6) IVY LEAGUE
4 Whippet finally spots litter (5)
5 Go mad, disconcert a worthy (5,1,3) THROW A FIT
6 Wrongdoer beheaded in secret (5)INNER
7 A card game, distraction not including one shorter form (8,7) ABRIDGED VERSION
8 Revolutionary annoyed relief organisation (3,5) RED CROSS
14 The very same dialect in resort (9)IDENTICAL
15 Start to trust man brought in to handle as much as possible (2,3,4) TO THE HILT
16 Crazy shot leading cup (8)
18 Briefly set out American position (6)STATUS
20 Recently stolen – that appears in Post Office picture (5) PHOTO
22 Quietly press for expulsion (5) PURGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Islander, terrible hypocrite, he ignored (7) CYPRIOT
5 Hit rain when high, and this on Everest? (4,3) THIN AIR
9 Forward almost missing header (5) EARLY
10 Plant from Andorra, so peculiar (6,3) AARONS ROD
11 Carnival uncommon around the East at present (5,4) RAREE SHOW
12 Attacker overlooking a person on a horse (5)RIDER
13 Settlers introducing dour priest to lager-like beer (7,7) PILGRIM FATHERS
17 Typical delegate (14) REPRESENTATIVE
19 Fresh Police Constable arresting male teacher, retired (5) CRISP
21 Hush-hush operation with leading character in Coronation Street amazingly being brought round (3-6) TOP-SECRET
23 Police vehicle part modified by Carlo abroad (6,3) PATROL CAR
24 I spot one inside supplying dope (5) IDIOT
25 Industry importing special rum, a racket (7)TURMOIL
26 Reaches former nurses (7) EXTENDS
Down
1 Happy to salute youth leader (6)CHEERY
2 Doorman admitting characteristic bore, an artist (8,7) PORTRAIT PAINTER
3 Brown is one of its members, girl with class (3,6) IVY LEAGUE
4 Whippet finally spots litter (5)TRASH
5 Go mad, disconcert a worthy (5,1,3) THROW A FIT
6 Wrongdoer beheaded in secret (5)INNER
7 A card game, distraction not including one shorter form (8,7) ABRIDGED VERSION
8 Revolutionary annoyed relief organisation (3,5) RED CROSS
14 The very same dialect in resort (9)IDENTICAL
15 Start to trust man brought in to handle as much as possible (2,3,4) TO THE HILT
16 Crazy shot leading cup (8)CRACKPOT
18 Briefly set out American position (6)STATUS
20 Recently stolen – that appears in Post Office picture (5) PHOTO
22 Quietly press for expulsion (5) PURGE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Despite the name, what Aspartame has dished out is very bitter........... :-(

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Studio had rest then rehearsed a little (7)
7 Backing European Union’s silence was at the heart of disagreements (7)
9 Character at a confluence (5)DELTA
10 Yell around barren manufacturing plant (9)
11 Attentive prisoner (7)
13 Travels across Jharkhand’s border to find creeks (6)
15 Stress relieving physical activity? (13)WEIGHTLIFTING
19 In France, one is not odd. That’s mismatched! (6)UNEVEN
20 Wave entered capital and it caused a flood (7)
23 Girl to comment on the radio feature (9)
24 Cold cream on infected skins (5)
26 Fit worker and eastern leader into yoga related activities (7)
27 She gets a hint from one who was rescued (7)

Down
1 Snack with bits of meat, egg and lettuce (4)MEAL
2 Celebration of boxer revolution starts with a leader of Daqing rising up (6)
3 Spit stew, broth etc. on Asian (9)
4 Cleaned half the rubbish on glossy black aircraft (5,3)JUMBO JET
5 Rang others playfully for a little while (5-5)
6 Offer supplement before operation, say (6)
7 Spill guts of hobbling vagabond (4)
8 Most cunning priest turned back and left Sylvester to work (6)
12 Promotion for select soldiers at the end of August (10)
14 Revolutionary princess’s prophet carries holy book (9)
16 Colourful representation of naivety? (8)
17 Scholar located and subdued dreadful din (6)
18 Food loaded with carbs given to saint to trick left democratic front (6)
21 Hotchpotch silver coating given to book after rebinding edge (6)
22 Element puzzling niece often (4)
25 Praise twin upon return (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
6 Studio had rest then rehearsed a little (7) ATELIER
7 Backing European Union’s silence was at the heart of disagreements (7)
9 Character at a confluence (5)DELTA
10 Yell around barren manufacturing plant (9)
11 Attentive prisoner (7) CAPTIVE
13 Travels across Jharkhand’s border to find creeks (6)
15 Stress relieving physical activity? (13)WEIGHTLIFTING
19 In France, one is not odd. That’s mismatched! (6)UNEVEN
20 Wave entered capital and it caused a flood (7)
23 Girl to comment on the radio feature (9) DIMENSION
24 Cold cream on infected skins (5)
26 Fit worker and eastern leader into yoga related activities (7)
27 She gets a hint from one who was rescued (7)

Down
1 Snack with bits of meat, egg and lettuce (4)MEAL
2 Celebration of boxer revolution starts with a leader of Daqing rising up (6)
3 Spit stew, broth etc. on Asian (9) BROCHETTE
4 Cleaned half the rubbish on glossy black aircraft (5,3)JUMBO JET
5 Rang others playfully for a little while (5-5)
6 Offer supplement before operation, say (6)
7 Spill guts of hobbling vagabond (4)
8 Most cunning priest turned back and left Sylvester to work (6) SLYEST
12 Promotion for select soldiers at the end of August (10)
14 Revolutionary princess’s prophet carries holy book (9)
16 Colourful representation of naivety? (8)
17 Scholar located and subdued dreadful din (6)
18 Food loaded with carbs given to saint to trick left democratic front (6)
21 Hotchpotch silver coating given to book after rebinding edge (6)
22 Element puzzling niece often (4)
25 Praise twin upon return (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Studio had rest then rehearsed a little (7) ATELIER
7 Backing European Union’s silence was at the heart of disagreements (7)BRUSHES
9 Character at a confluence (5)DELTA
10 Yell around barren manufacturing plant (9)CRANBERRY
11 Attentive prisoner (7) CAPTIVE
13 Travels across Jharkhand’s border to find creeks (6)FJORDS
15 Stress relieving physical activity? (13)WEIGHTLIFTING
19 In France, one is not odd. That’s mismatched! (6)UNEVEN
20 Wave entered capital and it caused a flood (7)SURFEIT
23 Girl to comment on the radio feature (9) DIMENSION
24 Cold cream on infected skins (5)GELID
26 Fit worker and eastern leader into yoga related activities (7)TANTRIC
27 She gets a hint from one who was rescued (7)EVACUEE

Down
1 Snack with bits of meat, egg and lettuce (4)MEAL
2 Celebration of boxer revolution starts with a leader of Daqing rising up (6)DIWALI
3 Spit stew, broth etc. on Asian (9) BROCHETTE
4 Cleaned half the rubbish on glossy black aircraft (5,3)JUMBO JET
5 Rang others playfully for a little while (5-5)SHORT RANGE
6 Offer supplement before operation, say (6)ADDUCE
7 Spill guts of hobbling vagabond (4)BLAB
8 Most cunning priest turned back and left Sylvester to work (6) SLYEST
12 Promotion for select soldiers at the end of August (10)PREFERMENT
14 Revolutionary princess’s prophet carries holy book (9)DISSENTER
16 Colourful representation of naivety? (8)GREENERY
17 Scholar located and subdued dreadful din (6)PUNDIT
18 Food loaded with carbs given to saint to trick left democratic front (6)STODGE
21 Hotchpotch silver coating given to book after rebinding edge (6)RAGTAG
22 Element puzzling niece often (4)ZINC
25 Praise twin upon return (4)LAUD

:clap::clap::clap: Yes, a toughie!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Broken acrostic sequence? Properly sort out with silent acceptance! (12)
10 Composed poetry covered in ice (5)
11 Live by packing and presenting (9)
12 Approximately learn about chromosome (6)
13 Ring borrowed with interest principally from Asia (8)
15 Model law includes employment tax, for starters (9)
16 Exclude book about Military Intelligence (4)
20 Gives money at discussed rate (4)
21 Six involved in cheating, scheming (9)
24 Incredible story, maybe of Gulliver in Lilliput? (4,4)
26 Passages with soft flowers (6) PROSES
28 Mouths charms (9) ENTRANCES
29 Band without lead singer is rubbish (5)
30 Avoiding pepsin? Digest irregularly! (12)
Down
2 Briefly consent to adopt law (9)
3 Wobble due to excessive rooms: Flat losing foundation (8)
4 Empty exurb with empty buses deteriorates (4)
5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10)
6 ….Bowl one around, overstepping initially! Small trapping devices…. (6)
7 ….ensure dealers identify concealed towel, at first, by order! (5)
8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)
9 Leaving France, weakness turns into deftness (7)
14 Remembers about beds covering retiring room (10)
17 In sum, foolishly employ operator for subtraction (5,4)
18 Tricky tipster is an expectorator (7) SPITTER
19 Exceed beyond measure (8)
22 Maroon fibre (6) STRAND
23 Whitewash essentially eclipsing a cricket contest? (5)
25 Instruments without original fret-board are still instruments (5)
27 Man, for example, lies badly (4) ISLE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Broken acrostic sequence? Properly sort out with silent acceptance! (12)
10 Composed poetry covered in ice (5)
11 Live by packing and presenting (9)
12 Approximately learn about chromosome (6)
13 Ring borrowed with interest principally from Asia (8)
15 Model law includes employment tax, for starters (9)
16 Exclude book about Military Intelligence (4)
20 Gives money at discussed rate (4)
21 Six involved in cheating, scheming (9)
24 Incredible story, maybe of Gulliver in Lilliput? (4,4)
26 Passages with soft flowers (6) PROSES
28 Mouths charms (9) ENTRANCES
29 Band without lead singer is rubbish (5)
30 Avoiding pepsin? Digest irregularly! (12)
Down
2 Briefly consent to adopt law (9) COMPACTLY
3 Wobble due to excessive rooms: Flat losing foundation (8) UNDULATE
4 Empty exurb with empty buses deteriorates (4) EBBS
5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10) CASTRATION
6 ….Bowl one around, overstepping initially! Small trapping devices…. (6) NOOSES
7 ….ensure dealers identify concealed towel, at first, by order! (5)
8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)
9 Leaving France, weakness turns into deftness (7)
14 Remembers about beds covering retiring room (10)
17 In sum, foolishly employ operator for subtraction (5,4)
18 Tricky tipster is an expectorator (7) SPITTER
19 Exceed beyond measure (8)
22 Maroon fibre (6) STRAND
23 Whitewash essentially eclipsing a cricket contest? (5)
25 Instruments without original fret-board are still instruments (5)
27 Man, for example, lies badly (4) ISLE

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Broken acrostic sequence? Properly sort out with silent acceptance! (12)
10 Composed poetry covered in ice (5)
11 Live by packing and presenting (9)
12 Approximately learn about chromosome (6)
13 Ring borrowed with interest principally from Asia (8)
15 Model law includes employment tax, for starters (9)
16 Exclude book about Military Intelligence (4)
20 Gives money at discussed rate (4)
21 Six involved in cheating, scheming (9)
24 Incredible story, maybe of Gulliver in Lilliput? (4,4) TALL TALE
26 Passages with soft flowers (6) PROSES
28 Mouths charms (9) ENTRANCES
29 Band without lead singer is rubbish (5)
30 Avoiding pepsin? Digest irregularly! (12) SIDESTEPPING
Down
2 Briefly consent to adopt law (9)
3 Wobble due to excessive rooms: Flat losing foundation (8)
4 Empty exurb with empty buses deteriorates (4)
5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10)
6 ….Bowl one around, overstepping initially! Small trapping devices…. (6)
7 ….ensure dealers identify concealed towel, at first, by order! (5)
8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)
9 Leaving France, weakness turns into deftness (7)
14 Remembers about beds covering retiring room (10) RECOLLECTS
17 In sum, foolishly employ operator for subtraction (5,4)
18 Tricky tipster is an expectorator (7) SPITTER
19 Exceed beyond measure (8) OVERSTEP
22 Maroon fibre (6) STRAND
23 Whitewash essentially eclipsing a cricket contest? (5)
25 Instruments without original fret-board are still instruments (5) LUTES
27 Man, for example, lies badly (4) ISLE

[pammechchu]

5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10) CASTRATION CASTRATING ?????????

[pavalamani pragasam]

5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10) CASTRATION CASTRATING ?????????

Yes!!!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Broken acrostic sequence? Properly sort out with silent acceptance! (12)ACQUIESCENCE
10 Composed poetry covered in ice (5)DOMED
11 Live by packing and presenting (9)
12 Approximately learn about chromosome (6)
13 Ring borrowed with interest principally from Asia (8)ORIENTAL
15 Model law includes employment tax, for starters (9)
16 Exclude book about Military Intelligence (4)OMIT
20 Gives money at discussed rate (4)
21 Six involved in cheating, scheming (9)CONNIVING
24 Incredible story, maybe of Gulliver in Lilliput? (4,4)TALL TALE
26 Passages with soft flowers (6) PROSES
28 Mouths charms (9) ENTRANCES
29 Band without lead singer is rubbish (5)
30 Avoiding pepsin? Digest irregularly! (12)SIDESTEPPING
Down
2 Briefly consent to adopt law (9) COMPACTLY
3 Wobble due to excessive rooms: Flat losing foundation (8) UNDULATE
4 Empty exurb with empty buses deteriorates (4) EBBS
5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10) CASTRATION.....correction.. CASTRATING
6 ….Bowl one around, overstepping initially! Small trapping devices…. (6) NOOSES
7 ….ensure dealers identify concealed towel, at first, by order! (5)
8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)
9 Leaving France, weakness turns into deftness (7)
14 Remembers about beds covering retiring room (10)RECOLLECTS
17 In sum, foolishly employ operator for subtraction (5,4)
18 Tricky tipster is an expectorator (7) SPITTER
19 Exceed beyond measure (8)OVERSTEP
22 Maroon fibre (6) STRAND
23 Whitewash essentially eclipsing a cricket contest? (5)
25 Instruments without original fret-board are still instruments (5)LUTES
27 Man, for example, lies badly (4) ISLE

[spchennai]

Across
1 Broken acrostic sequence? Properly sort out with silent acceptance! (12)ACQUIESCENCE
10 Composed poetry covered in ice (5)DOMED
11 Live by packing and presenting (9) BESTOWING
12 Approximately learn about chromosome (6) NEARLY
13 Ring borrowed with interest principally from Asia (8)ORIENTAL
15 Model law includes employment tax, for starters (9) STATUETTE
16 Exclude book about Military Intelligence (4)OMIT
20 Gives money at discussed rate (4) PAYS
21 Six involved in cheating, scheming (9)CONNIVING
24 Incredible story, maybe of Gulliver in Lilliput? (4,4)TALL TALE
26 Passages with soft flowers (6) PROSES
28 Mouths charms (9) ENTRANCES
29 Band without lead singer is rubbish (5) TRIPE
30 Avoiding pepsin? Digest irregularly! (12)SIDESTEPPING
Down
2 Briefly consent to adopt law (9) COMPACTLY
3 Wobble due to excessive rooms: Flat losing foundation (8) UNDULATE
4 Empty exurb with empty buses deteriorates (4) EBBS
5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10) CASTRATION.....correction.. CASTRATING
6 ….Bowl one around, overstepping initially! Small trapping devices…. (6) NOOSES
7 ….ensure dealers identify concealed towel, at first, by order! (5) EDICT
8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)
9 Leaving France, weakness turns into deftness (7) AGILITY
14 Remembers about beds covering retiring room (10)RECOLLECTS
17 In sum, foolishly employ operator for subtraction (5,4) MINUS SIGN
18 Tricky tipster is an expectorator (7) SPITTER
19 Exceed beyond measure (8)OVERSTEP
22 Maroon fibre (6) STRAND
23 Whitewash essentially eclipsing a cricket contest? (5) ASHES
25 Instruments without original fret-board are still instruments (5)LUTES
27 Man, for example, lies badly (4) ISLE

[pavalamani pragasam]

8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)URINE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7)
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6)
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8)
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6)
18 Some old money put in plant (6)
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8)
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15)
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7)
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7)

Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7)
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5)
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9)
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4)
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6)
6 Get in and be part of the race (5)
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9)
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7)
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3)
14 Such debts may make one worried (9)
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9)
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3)
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7)
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)

[CLUELESS]

SWEET MEMORIES ....... thanks to The Hindu....
Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7)
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6)
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8)
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6)
18 Some old money put in plant (6)
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8)
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15)
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7)
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7)

Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7) BROADEN
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5)
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9) AMAZEMENT
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4) ENDS
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6) INHALE
6 Get in and be part of the race (5)
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9) EMACIATED
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7)
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3)
14 Such debts may make one worried (9)
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9)
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3)
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7)
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7)
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6) DEEPEN
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8)
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6)
18 Some old money put in plant (6)
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8)
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15) CHLORAMPHENICOL
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7)
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7)
Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7) BROADEN
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5) NIEVE
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9) AMAZEMENT
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4) ENDS
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6) INHALE
6 Get in and be part of the race (5)
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9) EMACIATED
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7)
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3)
14 Such debts may make one worried (9) UNSETTLED
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9)
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3) LOT
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7)
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7) ICEBERG
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6) DEEPEN
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8) ALTRUIST
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6) BOATER
18 Some old money put in plant (6)
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8) NATIVITY
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15) CHLORAMPHENICOL
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7) ADDISON
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7)
Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7) BROADEN
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5) NIEVE
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9) AMAZEMENT
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4) ENDS
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6) INHALE
6 Get in and be part of the race (5)
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9) EMACIATED
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7)
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3)
14 Such debts may make one worried (9) UNSETTLED
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9)
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3) LOT
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7)
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7) ICEBERG
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6) DEEPEN
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8) ALTRUIST
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6) BOATER
18 Some old money put in plant (6)
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8) NATIVITY
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15) CHLORAMPHENICOL
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7) ADDISON
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7)
Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7) BROADEN
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5) NIEVE
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9) AMAZEMENT
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4) ENDS
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6) INHALE
6 Get in and be part of the race (5)
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9) EMACIATED
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7)
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3)
14 Such debts may make one worried (9) UNSETTLED
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9)
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3) LOT
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7)
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)ENABLED
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)STAMEN
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)VIRUS
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)ASCOT
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)SHOE

[spchennai]

Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7) ICEBERG
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6) DEEPEN
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8) ALTRUIST
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6) BOATER
18 Some old money put in plant (6) PESETA
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8) NATIVITY
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15) CHLORAMPHENICOL
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7) ADDISON
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7) EXERTED
Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7) BROADEN
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5) NIEVE
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9) AMAZEMENT
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4) ENDS
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6) INHALE
6 Get in and be part of the race (5) ENTER
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9) EMACIATED
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7) GREATER
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3) ETA
14 Such debts may make one worried (9) UNSETTLED
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9) OBEISANCE
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3) LOT
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7) PANACEA
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)ENABLED
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)STAMEN
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)VIRUS
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)ASCOT
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)SHOE

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Nostalgic!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 A brace for the runner, not really a hindrance for a beginner! (8,5)
10 Aim to cover place of worship considered sacred (9)
11 Dirt uncovered by harsh English (5) GRIME
12 Physical strength as a support gets two points (5)
13 A cute berth designed for old missile launcher (9) TREBUCHET
14 Regretted holding part of a foot totally damaged (6)
16 Talk foolishly of a robber in the main losing one (5)
19 Order included in Portuguese dicta (5)
20 Can the duo try, however, to overcome addiction to drink? (3,3)
25 If sick, tries to heal but acts cruelly (3-6)
26 A bill on ducks? Not allowed! (5)
27 Muscular chap with an edge, a bit neurotic (2-3)
28 Jane with belly upset by sweet (5,4) JELLY BEAN
29 Anticipate lecture for spitting (13)
Down
2 Down under, it is an unfinished job over an obsession (8)
3 Repeat of a show organised with hesitation (5)
4 Natural to see some tan nicely spreading, in retrospect (6)
5 Small, ingenious devices to treat a wet angry dog now gone missing (8)
6 Quick delivery, perhaps a danger for a member! (3-6)
7 Conservative governor catches insurer with a hackneyed idea (6)
8 Where feeble lawyers may find a drink (3,3)
9 A bunk for some slumber that is fixed (5)
15 Ability to bear confinement after extremes of enervation (9)
17 Aircraft engine that Jack terms unstable without knight on board (8) SCRAMJET
18 Hat for a dark royal, originally oval (8)
21 Awkward growth on head in time unknown (6)
22 Some land, large, half reduced (5)
23 The most interesting part in a conservative capital, a cross (6)
24 Groom, East German, confronts the French right (6)
26 Attempt by good man for a clandestine meeting (5) TRYST

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 A brace for the runner, not really a hindrance for a beginner! (8,5)
10 Aim to cover place of worship considered sacred (9)
11 Dirt uncovered by harsh English (5) GRIME
12 Physical strength as a support gets two points (5)
13 A cute berth designed for old missile launcher (9) TREBUCHET
14 Regretted holding part of a foot totally damaged (6)
16 Talk foolishly of a robber in the main losing one (5)
19 Order included in Portuguese dicta (5)
20 Can the duo try, however, to overcome addiction to drink? (3,3)DRY OUT
25 If sick, tries to heal but acts cruelly (3-6)ILL-TREATS
26 A bill on ducks? Not allowed! (5)TABOO
27 Muscular chap with an edge, a bit neurotic (2-3)
28 Jane with belly upset by sweet (5,4) JELLY BEAN
29 Anticipate lecture for spitting (13)
Down
2 Down under, it is an unfinished job over an obsession (8)
3 Repeat of a show organised with hesitation (5)
4 Natural to see some tan nicely spreading, in retrospect (6)INNATE
5 Small, ingenious devices to treat a wet angry dog now gone missing (8)
6 Quick delivery, perhaps a danger for a member! (3-6)
7 Conservative governor catches insurer with a hackneyed idea (6)CLICHE
8 Where feeble lawyers may find a drink (3,3)
9 A bunk for some slumber that is fixed (5)
15 Ability to bear confinement after extremes of enervation (9)
17 Aircraft engine that Jack terms unstable without knight on board (8) SCRAMJET
18 Hat for a dark royal, originally oval (8)
21 Awkward growth on head in time unknown (6)
22 Some land, large, half reduced (5)
23 The most interesting part in a conservative capital, a cross (6)
24 Groom, East German, confronts the French right (6)
26 Attempt by good man for a clandestine meeting (5) TRYST

[deepakgita]

Across
1 A brace for the runner, not really a hindrance for a beginner! (8,5)
10 Aim to cover place of worship considered sacred (9)
11 Dirt uncovered by harsh English (5) GRIME
12 Physical strength as a support gets two points (5)
13 A cute berth designed for old missile launcher (9) TREBUCHET
14 Regretted holding part of a foot totally damaged (6)
16 Talk foolishly of a robber in the main losing one (5)
19 Order included in Portuguese dicta (5)
20 Can the duo try, however, to overcome addiction to drink? (3,3)DRY OUT
25 If sick, tries to heal but acts cruelly (3-6)ILL-TREATS
26 A bill on ducks? Not allowed! (5)TABOO
27 Muscular chap with an edge, a bit neurotic (2-3)
28 Jane with belly upset by sweet (5,4) JELLY BEAN
29 Anticipate lecture for spitting (13)
Down
2 Down under, it is an unfinished job over an obsession (8)
3 Repeat of a show organised with hesitation (5)
4 Natural to see some tan nicely spreading, in retrospect (6)INNATE
5 Small, ingenious devices to treat a wet angry dog now gone missing (8)
6 Quick delivery, perhaps a danger for a member! (3-6)
7 Conservative governor catches insurer with a hackneyed idea (6)CLICHE
8 Where feeble lawyers may find a drink (3,3)
9 A bunk for some slumber that is fixed (5)
15 Ability to bear confinement after extremes of enervation (9)
17 Aircraft engine that Jack terms unstable without knight on board (8) SCRAMJET
18 Hat for a dark royal, originally oval (8) SOMBRERO
21 Awkward growth on head in time unknown (6) THORNY
22 Some land, large, half reduced (5) BIGHA
23 The most interesting part in a conservative capital, a cross (6) CLIMAX
24 Groom, East German, confronts the French right (6) OSTLER
26 Attempt by good man for a clandestine meeting (5) TRYST

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 A brace for the runner, not really a hindrance for a beginner! (8,5) STARTING BLOCK
10 Aim to cover place of worship considered sacred (9)
11 Dirt uncovered by harsh English (5) GRIME
12 Physical strength as a support gets two points (5)
13 A cute berth designed for old missile launcher (9) TREBUCHET
14 Regretted holding part of a foot totally damaged (6)
16 Talk foolishly of a robber in the main losing one (5)
19 Order included in Portuguese dicta (5) EDICT
20 Can the duo try, however, to overcome addiction to drink? (3,3)DRY OUT
25 If sick, tries to heal but acts cruelly (3-6)ILL-TREATS
26 A bill on ducks? Not allowed! (5)TABOO
27 Muscular chap with an edge, a bit neurotic (2-3) HE MAN
28 Jane with belly upset by sweet (5,4) JELLY BEAN
29 Anticipate lecture for spitting (13) EXPECTORATION
Down
2 Down under, it is an unfinished job over an obsession (8)
3 Repeat of a show organised with hesitation (5)
4 Natural to see some tan nicely spreading, in retrospect (6)INNATE
5 Small, ingenious devices to treat a wet angry dog now gone missing (8)
6 Quick delivery, perhaps a danger for a member! (3-6)
7 Conservative governor catches insurer with a hackneyed idea (6)CLICHE
8 Where feeble lawyers may find a drink (3,3)
9 A bunk for some slumber that is fixed (5) BERTH
15 Ability to bear confinement after extremes of enervation (9)
17 Aircraft engine that Jack terms unstable without knight on board (8) SCRAMJET
18 Hat for a dark royal, originally oval (8) SOMBRERO
21 Awkward growth on head in time unknown (6) THORNY
22 Some land, large, half reduced (5) BIGHA
23 The most interesting part in a conservative capital, a cross (6) CLIMAX
24 Groom, East German, confronts the French right (6) OSTLER
26 Attempt by good man for a clandestine meeting (5) TRYST

[spchennai]

Across
1 A brace for the runner, not really a hindrance for a beginner! (8,5) STARTING BLOCK
10 Aim to cover place of worship considered sacred (9) ENSHRINED
11 Dirt uncovered by harsh English (5) GRIME
12 Physical strength as a support gets two points (5) BRAWN
13 A cute berth designed for old missile launcher (9) TREBUCHET
14 Regretted holding part of a foot totally damaged (6) RUINED
16 Talk foolishly of a robber in the main losing one (5) PRATE
19 Order included in Portuguese dicta (5) EDICT
20 Can the duo try, however, to overcome addiction to drink? (3,3)DRY OUT
25 If sick, tries to heal but acts cruelly (3-6)ILL-TREATS
26 A bill on ducks? Not allowed! (5)TABOO
27 Muscular chap with an edge, a bit neurotic (2-3) HE MAN
28 Jane with belly upset by sweet (5,4) JELLY BEAN
29 Anticipate lecture for spitting (13) EXPECTORATION
Down
2 Down under, it is an unfinished job over an obsession (8) TASMANIA
3 Repeat of a show organised with hesitation (5) RERUN
4 Natural to see some tan nicely spreading, in retrospect (6)INNATE
5 Small, ingenious devices to treat a wet angry dog now gone missing (8) GADGETRY
6 Quick delivery, perhaps a danger for a member! (3-6) LEG-CUTTER
7 Conservative governor catches insurer with a hackneyed idea (6)CLICHE
8 Where feeble lawyers may find a drink (3,3) TEA BAR?
9 A bunk for some slumber that is fixed (5) BERTH
15 Ability to bear confinement after extremes of enervation (9) RNDURANCE
17 Aircraft engine that Jack terms unstable without knight on board (8) SCRAMJET
18 Hat for a dark royal, originally oval (8) SOMBRERO
21 Awkward growth on head in time unknown (6) THORNY
22 Some land, large, half reduced (5) BIGHA
23 The most interesting part in a conservative capital, a cross (6) CLIMAX
24 Groom, East German, confronts the French right (6) OSTLER
26 Attempt by good man for a clandestine meeting (5) TRYST

[CLUELESS]

8 Dn = both TEA BAR and WET BAR fit in. But WET would also mean physically weak, ineffectual, feeble.

[pavalamani pragasam]

Yes, CLUELESS is right!

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5)
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8)
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8)
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5)
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9)
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9)
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8)

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7)
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)
3 A battle to get back bases (5)
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6)
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9)
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7)
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7)
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7)
15 Standard that makes courts function (9)
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7)
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7)
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7)
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7)
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7)
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8)
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8)
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5)
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9)
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9)
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8)

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)
3 A battle to get back bases (5)
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7)
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7)
15 Standard that makes courts function (9)
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7)
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7)
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7)
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7)
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7)
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)PIANO
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8)
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8)
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)RELIC
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5)
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9)
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9)
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)SWEET
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)CHEEKY
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8)

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)CHANTED
3 A battle to get back bases (5)
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7)
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7)
15 Standard that makes courts function (9)
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7)
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7)
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7)
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7)
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7)
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)PIANO
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8)
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8)
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)RELIC
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5)
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9)
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9)
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)SWEET
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)CHEEKY
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8)
Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)CHANTED
3 A battle to get back bases (5)
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7) YEARNED
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7)
15 Standard that makes courts function (9) YARDSTICK
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7)
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7)
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7)
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7) LETTERS
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7) CAROTID
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5) GUSTO

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)PIANO
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8) SUBORDER
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8) ABSTRACT
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)RELIC
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5) GARBS
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9) YOUNGSTER
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9) LIABILITY
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)SWEET
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)CHEEKY
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8)

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)CHANTED
3 A battle to get back bases (5)
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7)
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7)
15 Standard that makes courts function (9)
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7)
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7)
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7)
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7)
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7)
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)PIANO
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8) SUBORDER
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8) ABSTRACT
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)RELIC
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5) GARBS
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9) YOUNGSTER
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9) LIABILITY
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)SWEET
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)CHEEKY
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8) UNHORSED

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)CHANTED
3 A battle to get back bases (5) SPOOR?
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7) YEARNED
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7) BASHFUL
15 Standard that makes courts function (9) YARDSTICK
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7) ACRYLIC
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7) ANGELIC
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7) SURFACE
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7) LETTERS
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7) CAROTID
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5) GUSTO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)PIANO
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8) SUBORDER
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8) ABSTRACT
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)RELIC
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5) GARBS
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9) YOUNGSTER
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9) LIABILITY
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)SWEET
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)CHEEKY
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8) UNHORSED

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)CHANTED
3 A battle to get back bases (5) STOOR
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7) YEARNED
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7) BASHFUL
15 Standard that makes courts function (9) YARDSTICK
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7) ACRYLIC
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7) ANGELIC
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7) SURFACE
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7) LETTERS
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7) CAROTID
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)BUNYAN
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5) GUSTO

:clap::clap::clap: Very good, characteristically!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Insults Air Force groups (8)
5 Makes a scene: “Book' s top” (4,2)
9 They put to the proof a small old thriller writer (8)
10 More ethereal nest’s at right (6)
12 Declare in cavern (4)
13 A fish’s escape from governor’s assistant (4-2-4)
15 Makes sense out of dad’s meteoric raise (4,2)
17 More clever female’s left out of gossip (5)
20 Muscle man found almost finally (5) ATLAS
21 Cold in a lake? Fine! (6)
24 Benevolent one is hugged by key farmer (10)
27 In addition, take heads of appropriate Lok Sabha offices (4)
29 A shot gangster makes at the top (6)
30 Pat ASEAN trotted out for part of verse (8) ANAPAEST
31 Specialised vocabularies right out of garrots analysed (6) ARGOTS
32 A company style altered for liturgical helpers (8)
Down
1 Saga Ma recreated from ancient scriptures (6) AGAMAS
2 Emulated Izaak Walton-female national’s up, having caught head of haddock (6)
3 New youth leader breaking chest (not black) for gem (4)
4 Eminence is back for parts of statues (5)
6 Salesman cutting church material (5)
7 Tell imaginative tales to friend on how some analgesics may be administered (8)
8 Sweat over each church feature (8)
11 Small, good, eastern tearjerker (6)
14 Poems held in good esteem (4)
16 Not-so-common head of school to analyse sentence (6)
17 Clever finds — finds stolen away (4)
18 Many a rejig around a hard originally antiquarian Buddhism school (8) MAHAYANA
19 Absorbing Google competitor taking many on time (8)
22 Least fresh odes Lieutenant recast (6)
23 Union firm has appeal for you and me (6)
25 Accustomed to American worker (5)
26 Greek leader back in charge (5)
28 Work on a large stone (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Insults Air Force groups (8) AFFRONTS
5 Makes a scene: “Book' s top” (4,2)
9 They put to the proof a small old thriller writer (8)
10 More ethereal nest’s at right (6)
12 Declare in cavern (4) AVER
13 A fish’s escape from governor’s assistant (4-2-4)
15 Makes sense out of dad’s meteoric raise (4,2)
17 More clever female’s left out of gossip (5)
20 Muscle man found almost finally (5) ATLAS
21 Cold in a lake? Fine! (6)
24 Benevolent one is hugged by key farmer (10)
27 In addition, take heads of appropriate Lok Sabha offices (4)
29 A shot gangster makes at the top (6)
30 Pat ASEAN trotted out for part of verse (8) ANAPAEST
31 Specialised vocabularies right out of garrots analysed (6) ARGOTS
32 A company style altered for liturgical helpers (8)
Down
1 Saga Ma recreated from ancient scriptures (6) AGAMAS
2 Emulated Izaak Walton-female national’s up, having caught head of haddock (6) FISHED
3 New youth leader breaking chest (not black) for gem (4) ONYX
4 Eminence is back for parts of statues (5)
6 Salesman cutting church material (5)
7 Tell imaginative tales to friend on how some analgesics may be administered (8)
8 Sweat over each church feature (8)
11 Small, good, eastern tearjerker (6)
14 Poems held in good esteem (4)
16 Not-so-common head of school to analyse sentence (6)
17 Clever finds — finds stolen away (4)
18 Many a rejig around a hard originally antiquarian Buddhism school (8) MAHAYANA
19 Absorbing Google competitor taking many on time (8) BLOTTING
22 Least fresh odes Lieutenant recast (6)
23 Union firm has appeal for you and me (6)
25 Accustomed to American worker (5)
26 Greek leader back in charge (5)
28 Work on a large stone (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Insults Air Force groups (8) AFFRONTS
5 Makes a scene: “Book' s top” (4,2)
9 They put to the proof a small old thriller writer (8)
10 More ethereal nest’s at right (6)
12 Declare in cavern (4) AVER
13 A fish’s escape from governor’s assistant (4-2-4)
15 Makes sense out of dad’s meteoric raise (4,2)
17 More clever female’s left out of gossip (5)
20 Muscle man found almost finally (5) ATLAS
21 Cold in a lake? Fine! (6)
24 Benevolent one is hugged by key farmer (10)
27 In addition, take heads of appropriate Lok Sabha offices (4)
29 A shot gangster makes at the top (6)
30 Pat ASEAN trotted out for part of verse (8) ANAPAEST
31 Specialised vocabularies right out of garrots analysed (6) ARGOTS
32 A company style altered for liturgical helpers (8)
Down
1 Saga Ma recreated from ancient scriptures (6) AGAMAS
2 Emulated Izaak Walton-female national’s up, having caught head of haddock (6) FISHED
3 New youth leader breaking chest (not black) for gem (4) ONYX
4 Eminence is back for parts of statues (5)
6 Salesman cutting church material (5)
7 Tell imaginative tales to friend on how some analgesics may be administered (8)
8 Sweat over each church feature (8)
11 Small, good, eastern tearjerker (6)
14 Poems held in good esteem (4)
16 Not-so-common head of school to analyse sentence (6)
17 Clever finds — finds stolen away (4)
18 Many a rejig around a hard originally antiquarian Buddhism school (8) MAHAYANA
19 Absorbing Google competitor taking many on time (8) BLOTTING
22 Least fresh odes Lieutenant recast (6) OLDEST
23 Union firm has appeal for you and me (6) COITUS
25 Accustomed to American worker (5) USANT
26 Greek leader back in charge (5) IONIC
28 Work on a large stone (4) OPAL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Insults Air Force groups (8) AFFRONTS
5 Makes a scene: “Book' s top” (4,2)
9 They put to the proof a small old thriller writer (8)
10 More ethereal nest’s at right (6)
12 Declare in cavern (4) AVER
13 A fish’s escape from governor’s assistant (4-2-4)
15 Makes sense out of dad’s meteoric raise (4,2)ADDS UP
17 More clever female’s left out of gossip (5)
20 Muscle man found almost finally (5) ATLAS
21 Cold in a lake? Fine! (6)
24 Benevolent one is hugged by key farmer (10)
27 In addition, take heads of appropriate Lok Sabha offices (4)
29 A shot gangster makes at the top (6)
30 Pat ASEAN trotted out for part of verse (8) ANAPAEST
31 Specialised vocabularies right out of garrots analysed (6) ARGOTS
32 A company style altered for liturgical helpers (8)ACOLYTES
Down
1 Saga Ma recreated from ancient scriptures (6) AGAMAS
2 Emulated Izaak Walton-female national’s up, having caught head of haddock (6) FISHED
3 New youth leader breaking chest (not black) for gem (4) ONYX
4 Eminence is back for parts of statues (5)
6 Salesman cutting church material (5)
7 Tell imaginative tales to friend on how some analgesics may be administered (8)
8 Sweat over each church feature (8)PERSPIRE
11 Small, good, eastern tearjerker (6)
14 Poems held in good esteem (4)ODES
16 Not-so-common head of school to analyse sentence (6)SPARSE
17 Clever finds — finds stolen away (4)
18 Many a rejig around a hard originally antiquarian Buddhism school (8) MAHAYANA
19 Absorbing Google competitor taking many on time (8) BLOTTING
22 Least fresh odes Lieutenant recast (6) OLDEST
23 Union firm has appeal for you and me (6) COITUS
25 Accustomed to American worker (5) USANT
26 Greek leader back in charge (5) IONIC
28 Work on a large stone (4) OPAL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Insults Air Force groups (8) AFFRONTS
5 Makes a scene: “Book' s top” (4,2)ACTS UP
9 They put to the proof a small old thriller writer (8)ASSAYERS
10 More ethereal nest’s at right (6)AERIER
12 Declare in cavern (4) AVER
13 A fish’s escape from governor’s assistant (4-2-4)AIDE-DE-CAMP
15 Makes sense out of dad’s meteoric raise (4,2)ADDS UP
17 More clever female’s left out of gossip (5)ABLER
20 Muscle man found almost finally (5) ATLAS
21 Cold in a lake? Fine! (6)AMERCE
24 Benevolent one is hugged by key farmer (10)ALTRUISTIC
27 In addition, take heads of appropriate Lok Sabha offices (4)ALSO
29 A shot gangster makes at the top (6)APICAL
30 Pat ASEAN trotted out for part of verse (8) ANAPAEST
31 Specialised vocabularies right out of garrots analysed (6) ARGOTS
32 A company style altered for liturgical helpers (8)ACOLYTES
Down
1 Saga Ma recreated from ancient scriptures (6) AGAMAS
2 Emulated Izaak Walton-female national’s up, having caught head of haddock (6) FISHED
3 New youth leader breaking chest (not black) for gem (4) ONYX
4 Eminence is back for parts of statues (5)TORSI
6 Salesman cutting church material (5)CREPE
7 Tell imaginative tales to friend on how some analgesics may be administered (8)SPINALLY
8 Sweat over each church feature (8)PERSPIRE
11 Small, good, eastern tearjerker (6)WEEPIE
14 Poems held in good esteem (4)ODES
16 Not-so-common head of school to analyse sentence (6)SPARSE
17 Clever finds — finds stolen away (4)ARCH
18 Many a rejig around a hard originally antiquarian Buddhism school (8) MAHAYANA
19 Absorbing Google competitor taking many on time (8) BLOTTING
22 Least fresh odes Lieutenant recast (6) OLDEST
23 Union firm has appeal for you and me (6) COITUS
25 Accustomed to American worker (5) USANT
26 Greek leader back in charge (5) IONIC
28 Work on a large stone (4) OPAL

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Cloudless section distinct (5-3)
5 A copper confronting servants demonstrates intuition(6)
9 Preserved meat - sailor’s to complain (4,4)
10 Iran, an amazing magical land (6) NARNIA
12 Story swallowed by an immigrant (5)
13 Force someone to move from vault, gallons having been imbibed (9)
14 Singer Billie’s producer, one on a tour? (7-5)
18 Fight ring in nursery rhyme (4,4,4) DING DONG BELL
21 Work of little merit in vessel,British tanker (9)
23 United at home against last in league (2,3)
24 Diamonds put by carton in fridge compartment (6)
25 Learned to repeat after foremost of lecturers (8)
26 Approached miserly editor (6)
27 Sweatier in resort, so to speak (2,2,4)
Down
1 One about to leave republic to top the bill with another (2-4)
2 Cake Alice baked right (6)
3 Much associated with this outlaw (5,4) ROBIN HOOD
4 Surely incorrect to include companion, but easy to understand (4-8) USER FRIENDLY
6 Church member’s appeal (5)
7 Male duck exposes poisonous plant (8)
8 You’ll find my charges low! (8)
11 Fruit began to go off in trucks (12)
15 Girl in factory, one on little money (9)
16 A party overcomes tricky point in formal selection of candidate? (8) ADOPTION
17 Song about a lamia, ultimately an object of loathing (8)
19 Shortly extra beer will bring confidence (6)
20 Very bad cut on base of spine (6)
22 Clean bracing air round region (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Cloudless section distinct (5-3)
5 A copper confronting servants demonstrates intuition(6) ACUMEN
9 Preserved meat - sailor’s to complain (4,4)
10 Iran, an amazing magical land (6) NARNIA
12 Story swallowed by an immigrant (5)
13 Force someone to move from vault, gallons having been imbibed (9)
14 Singer Billie’s producer, one on a tour? (7-5)
18 Fight ring in nursery rhyme (4,4,4) DING DONG BELL
21 Work of little merit in vessel,British tanker (9)
23 United at home against last in league (2,3)
24 Diamonds put by carton in fridge compartment (6) ICEBOX
25 Learned to repeat after foremost of lecturers (8) LITERATE
26 Approached miserly editor (6)
27 Sweatier in resort, so to speak (2,2,4)
Down
1 One about to leave republic to top the bill with another (2-4)
2 Cake Alice baked right (6) ECLAIR
3 Much associated with this outlaw (5,4) ROBIN HOOD
4 Surely incorrect to include companion, but easy to understand (4-8) USER FRIENDLY
6 Church member’s appeal (5)
7 Male duck exposes poisonous plant (8) MANDRAKE
8 You’ll find my charges low! (8)
11 Fruit began to go off in trucks (12)
15 Girl in factory, one on little money (9)
16 A party overcomes tricky point in formal selection of candidate? (8) ADOPTION
17 Song about a lamia, ultimately an object of loathing (8)
19 Shortly extra beer will bring confidence (6)
20 Very bad cut on base of spine (6)
22 Clean bracing air round region (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cloudless section distinct (5-3)CLEAR-CUT
5 A copper confronting servants demonstrates intuition(6) ACUMEN
9 Preserved meat - sailor’s to complain (4,4)
10 Iran, an amazing magical land (6) NARNIA
12 Story swallowed by an immigrant (5)
13 Force someone to move from vault, gallons having been imbibed (9)
14 Singer Billie’s producer, one on a tour? (7-5)
18 Fight ring in nursery rhyme (4,4,4) DING DONG BELL
21 Work of little merit in vessel,British tanker (9)POTBOILER
23 United at home against last in league (2,3)
24 Diamonds put by carton in fridge compartment (6) ICEBOX
25 Learned to repeat after foremost of lecturers (8) LITERATE
26 Approached miserly editor (6)NEARED
27 Sweatier in resort, so to speak (2,2,4)
Down
1 One about to leave republic to top the bill with another (2-4)
2 Cake Alice baked right (6) ECLAIR
3 Much associated with this outlaw (5,4) ROBIN HOOD
4 Surely incorrect to include companion, but easy to understand (4-8) USER FRIENDLY
6 Church member’s appeal (5)
7 Male duck exposes poisonous plant (8) MANDRAKE
8 You’ll find my charges low! (8)
11 Fruit began to go off in trucks (12)
15 Girl in factory, one on little money (9)
16 A party overcomes tricky point in formal selection of candidate? (8) ADOPTION
17 Song about a lamia, ultimately an object of loathing (8)ANATHEMA
19 Shortly extra beer will bring confidence (6)
20 Very bad cut on base of spine (6)
22 Clean bracing air round region (5)OZONE

[spchennai]

Across
1 Cloudless section distinct (5-3)CLEAR-CUT
5 A copper confronting servants demonstrates intuition(6) ACUMEN
9 Preserved meat - sailor’s to complain (4,4) SALT BEEF
10 Iran, an amazing magical land (6) NARNIA
12 Story swallowed by an immigrant (5) ALIEN
13 Force someone to move from vault, gallons having been imbibed (9) FROGMARCH
14 Singer Billie’s producer, one on a tour? (7-5) HOLIDAY-MAKER
18 Fight ring in nursery rhyme (4,4,4) DING DONG BELL
21 Work of little merit in vessel,British tanker (9)POTBOILER
23 United at home against last in league (2,3) IN ONE
24 Diamonds put by carton in fridge compartment (6) ICEBOX
25 Learned to repeat after foremost of lecturers (8) LITERATE
26 Approached miserly editor (6)NEARED
27 Sweatier in resort, so to speak (2,2,4) AS IT WERE
Down
1 One about to leave republic to top the bill with another (2-4) CO-STAR
2 Cake Alice baked right (6) ECLAIR
3 Much associated with this outlaw (5,4) ROBIN HOOD
4 Surely incorrect to include companion, but easy to understand (4-8) USER FRIENDLY
6 Church member’s appeal (5) CHARM
7 Male duck exposes poisonous plant (8) MANDRAKE
8 You’ll find my charges low! (8) NEATHERD
11 Fruit began to go off in trucks (12) LOGANBERRIES
15 Girl in factory, one on little money (9) MILLICENT
16 A party overcomes tricky point in formal selection of candidate? (8) ADOPTION
17 Song about a lamia, ultimately an object of loathing (8)ANATHEMA
19 Shortly extra beer will bring confidence (6) MORALE
20 Very bad cut on base of spine (6) SEVERE
22 Clean bracing air round region (5)OZONE

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 The kind of locker for East Side fop in distress (4-7)
9 Binding a country? (7)
10 By speech, Mulligan doesn’t start squirming (7)
11 Carry minute symbol (5)
12 Sailor, with dye worker, is a teetotalling type (9) ABSTAINER
13 Deeply involved with taking rook in opener (5)
15 Stop fighting in rough, fierce sea (9)
18 Look after brilliant duck (6,3)
21 French? Yes, cook quickly! (3-2)
22 One will be playing amidst art (9) DRAMATIST
24 Join by just accepting the last of gathering (5)
26 Antispetic emergency room is in fashion, we hear (7)
27 More than one giant company, see, takes ship with interest (7)
28 Break sees me returning in a fluster (11)
Down
1 What Hamlet said was rotten in Denmark (9) SOMETHING
2 Prime tree on street (5)
3 What you do with this puzzle? Rot! (9)
4 Dull as no poem can be (7)
5 One lassie’s wandering in Central European region (7)
6 Country vehicle? (5)
7 In sum, new bird in waterfront (8)
8 Denigration from this lurker (4)
14 Up to long periods of cultivations (8)
16 By a measure, I will get into repute at home in France (2,7)
17 It’s a nice way to refer to something that is unmentionable (9)
19 Famous nine met in trouble (7) EMINENT
20 Orient cretin has fallen to tempting person (7) ENTICER
22 Record find not finished (4)
23 An out-of-place defence (5)
25 Stop going round son for sticky substance (5)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 The kind of locker for East Side fop in distress (4-7) SAFE DEPOSIT
9 Binding a country? (7)
10 By speech, Mulligan doesn’t start squirming (7) LINGUAL
11 Carry minute symbol (5)
12 Sailor, with dye worker, is a teetotalling type (9) ABSTAINER
13 Deeply involved with taking rook in opener (5)
15 Stop fighting in rough, fierce sea (9) CEASEFIRE
18 Look after brilliant duck (6,3)
21 French? Yes, cook quickly! (3-2) FRY UP
22 One will be playing amidst art (9) DRAMATIST
24 Join by just accepting the last of gathering (5)
26 Antispetic emergency room is in fashion, we hear (7)
27 More than one giant company, see, takes ship with interest (7) COLOSSI
28 Break sees me returning in a fluster (11)

Down
1 What Hamlet said was rotten in Denmark (9) SOMETHING
2 Prime tree on street (5)
3 What you do with this puzzle? Rot! (9)
4 Dull as no poem can be (7)
5 One lassie’s wandering in Central European region (7)
6 Country vehicle? (5)
7 In sum, new bird in waterfront (8)
8 Denigration from this lurker (4)
14 Up to long periods of cultivations (8)
16 By a measure, I will get into repute at home in France (2,7)
17 It’s a nice way to refer to something that is unmentionable (9)
19 Famous nine met in trouble (7) EMINENT
20 Orient cretin has fallen to tempting person (7) ENTICER
22 Record find not finished (4)
23 An out-of-place defence (5)
25 Stop going round son for sticky substance (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 The kind of locker for East Side fop in distress (4-7) SAFE DEPOSIT
9 Binding a country? (7) MOROCCO
10 By speech, Mulligan doesn’t start squirming (7) LINGUAL
11 Carry minute symbol (5) TOTEM
12 Sailor, with dye worker, is a teetotalling type (9) ABSTAINER
13 Deeply involved with taking rook in opener (5) INTRO
15 Stop fighting in rough, fierce sea (9) CEASEFIRE
18 Look after brilliant duck (6,3) GOLDEN EYE
21 French? Yes, cook quickly! (3-2) FRY UP
22 One will be playing amidst art (9) DRAMATIST
24 Join by just accepting the last of gathering (5) MERGE
26 Antispetic emergency room is in fashion, we hear (7)
27 More than one giant company, see, takes ship with interest (7) COLOSSI
28 Break sees me returning in a fluster (11)

Down
1 What Hamlet said was rotten in Denmark (9) SOMETHING
2 Prime tree on street (5)
3 What you do with this puzzle? Rot! (9)
4 Dull as no poem can be (7)
5 One lassie’s wandering in Central European region (7)
6 Country vehicle? (5)
7 In sum, new bird in waterfront (8)
8 Denigration from this lurker (4)
14 Up to long periods of cultivations (8)
16 By a measure, I will get into repute at home in France (2,7)
17 It’s a nice way to refer to something that is unmentionable (9)
19 Famous nine met in trouble (7) EMINENT
20 Orient cretin has fallen to tempting person (7) ENTICER
22 Record find not finished (4)
23 An out-of-place defence (5)
25 Stop going round son for sticky substance (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 The kind of locker for East Side fop in distress (4-7) SAFE DEPOSIT
9 Binding a country? (7) MOROCCO
10 By speech, Mulligan doesn’t start squirming (7) LINGUAL
11 Carry minute symbol (5) TOTEM
12 Sailor, with dye worker, is a teetotalling type (9) ABSTAINER
13 Deeply involved with taking rook in opener (5) INTRO
15 Stop fighting in rough, fierce sea (9) CEASEFIRE
18 Look after brilliant duck (6,3) GOLDEN EYE
21 French? Yes, cook quickly! (3-2) FRY UP
22 One will be playing amidst art (9) DRAMATIST
24 Join by just accepting the last of gathering (5) MERGE
26 Antispetic emergency room is in fashion, we hear (7)
27 More than one giant company, see, takes ship with interest (7) COLOSSI
28 Break sees me returning in a fluster (11)

Down
1 What Hamlet said was rotten in Denmark (9) SOMETHING
2 Prime tree on street (5) FIRST
3 What you do with this puzzle? Rot! (9) DECOMPOSE
4 Dull as no poem can be (7) PROSAIC
5 One lassie’s wandering in Central European region (7) SILESIA
6 Country vehicle? (5) TONGA
7 In sum, new bird in waterfront (8)
8 Denigration from this lurker (4)
14 Up to long periods of cultivations (8)
16 By a measure, I will get into repute at home in France (2,7)
17 It’s a nice way to refer to something that is unmentionable (9)
19 Famous nine met in trouble (7) EMINENT
20 Orient cretin has fallen to tempting person (7) ENTICER
22 Record find not finished (4)
23 An out-of-place defence (5)
25 Stop going round son for sticky substance (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 The kind of locker for East Side fop in distress (4-7) SAFE DEPOSIT
9 Binding a country? (7) MOROCCO
10 By speech, Mulligan doesn’t start squirming (7) LINGUAL
11 Carry minute symbol (5) TOTEM
12 Sailor, with dye worker, is a teetotalling type (9) ABSTAINER
13 Deeply involved with taking rook in opener (5) INTRO
15 Stop fighting in rough, fierce sea (9) CEASEFIRE
18 Look after brilliant duck (6,3) GOLDEN EYE
21 French? Yes, cook quickly! (3-2) FRY UP
22 One will be playing amidst art (9) DRAMATIST
24 Join by just accepting the last of gathering (5) MERGE
26 Antispetic emergency room is in fashion, we hear (7)
27 More than one giant company, see, takes ship with interest (7) COLOSSI
28 Break sees me returning in a fluster (11)

Down
1 What Hamlet said was rotten in Denmark (9) SOMETHING
2 Prime tree on street (5) FIRST
3 What you do with this puzzle? Rot! (9) DECOMPOSE
4 Dull as no poem can be (7) PROSAIC
5 One lassie’s wandering in Central European region (7) SILESIA
6 Country vehicle? (5) TONGA
7 In sum, new bird in waterfront (8)
8 Denigration from this lurker (4)SLUR
14 Up to long periods of cultivations (8)TILLAGES
16 By a measure, I will get into repute at home in France (2,7)
17 It’s a nice way to refer to something that is unmentionable (9)EXPLETIVE
19 Famous nine met in trouble (7) EMINENT
20 Orient cretin has fallen to tempting person (7) ENTICER
22 Record find not finished (4)DISC
23 An out-of-place defence (5)ALIBI
25 Stop going round son for sticky substance (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 The kind of locker for East Side fop in distress (4-7) SAFE DEPOSIT
9 Binding a country? (7) MOROCCO
10 By speech, Mulligan doesn’t start squirming (7) LINGUAL
11 Carry minute symbol (5) TOTEM
12 Sailor, with dye worker, is a teetotalling type (9) ABSTAINER
13 Deeply involved with taking rook in opener (5) INTRO
15 Stop fighting in rough, fierce sea (9) CEASEFIRE
18 Look after brilliant duck (6,3) GOLDEN EYE
21 French? Yes, cook quickly! (3-2) FRY UP
22 One will be playing amidst art (9) DRAMATIST
24 Join by just accepting the last of gathering (5) MERGE
26 Antispetic emergency room is in fashion, we hear (7)STERILE
27 More than one giant company, see, takes ship with interest (7) COLOSSI
28 Break sees me returning in a fluster (11)INTERREGNUM

Down
1 What Hamlet said was rotten in Denmark (9) SOMETHING
2 Prime tree on street (5) FIRST
3 What you do with this puzzle? Rot! (9) DECOMPOSE
4 Dull as no poem can be (7) PROSAIC
5 One lassie’s wandering in Central European region (7) SILESIA
6 Country vehicle? (5) TONGA
7 In sum, new bird in waterfront (8)QUANTITY
8 Denigration from this lurker (4)SLUR
14 Up to long periods of cultivations (8)TILLAGES
16 By a measure, I will get into repute at home in France (2,7)EN FAMILLE
17 It’s a nice way to refer to something that is unmentionable (9)EXPLETIVE
19 Famous nine met in trouble (7) EMINENT
20 Orient cretin has fallen to tempting person (7) ENTICER
22 Record find not finished (4)DISC
23 An out-of-place defence (5)ALIBI
25 Stop going round son for sticky substance (5)RESIN

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

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Transparent measure entertained by Punjab University detectives (8)
6 Taking finally a red-black dress (4)
9 Lumpen components in legislature (6) PLENUM
10 Fight with beginner in cowboy’s domain (7)
13 If I don’t let you __ __ __, you can’t solve this! (4,1,4) HAVE A CLUE
14 Handle a crazy person (5)
15 What is saved by a stitch (4) NINE
16 Marriage law? (3,2,5)
19 Argued against mistake Dan perpetrated (4,1,5)
21 Spanish wine for accountant and vice-admiral (4) CAVA
24 Sir announced time (5)
25 He and Alberta brewed a soothing beverage (6,3) HERBAL TEA
26 Disappointment for the French suburb around 1st of December (3-4)
27 Journalist proceeding without circular frame (6)
28 Character in Winnie the Pooh left initial directions long ago (4)
29 Henry crosses large mine to reach well-intentioned place (8)

Down
2 Mr. Cardus backs replacing second learner with new beginner to perk up (7)
3 Some measurements are such, I learn anew (6)
4 Involved with others, Commanding Officer and politician are lawful (9)
5 Originally divine old water source exactly (5)
7 Kind of coat I got for foreign money (7)
8 Separating, one might encounter a yaw (8,4)
11 Add up to a group of hands, we hear (6)
12 To a remarkable extent, friendly about man Menon transferred (12)
17 Perhaps common is now lesser used (9)
18 Beat needleworker’s art? (6)
20 Lassie follows sailor (3,4)
22 Feeler by worker making girl rise (7)
23 Capital! Finally you get one (6)
25 Guess vandal’s about to launch first of heists (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Transparent measure entertained by Punjab University detectives (8) PELLUCID
6 Taking finally a red-black dress (4)
9 Lumpen components in legislature (6) PLENUM
10 Fight with beginner in cowboy’s domain (7)
13 If I don’t let you __ __ __, you can’t solve this! (4,1,4) HAVE A CLUE
14 Handle a crazy person (5)
15 What is saved by a stitch (4) NINE
16 Marriage law? (3,2,5)
19 Argued against mistake Dan perpetrated (4,1,5)
21 Spanish wine for accountant and vice-admiral (4) CAVA
24 Sir announced time (5)
25 He and Alberta brewed a soothing beverage (6,3) HERBAL TEA
26 Disappointment for the French suburb around 1st of December (3-4)
27 Journalist proceeding without circular frame (6)
28 Character in Winnie the Pooh left initial directions long ago (4)
29 Henry crosses large mine to reach well-intentioned place (8)
Down
2 Mr. Cardus backs replacing second learner with new beginner to perk up (7) ENLIVEN
3 Some measurements are such, I learn anew (6) LINEAR
4 Involved with others, Commanding Officer and politician are lawful (9) COMPLICIT
5 Originally divine old water source exactly (5) DOWSE
7 Kind of coat I got for foreign money (7)
8 Separating, one might encounter a yaw (8,4)
11 Add up to a group of hands, we hear (6)
12 To a remarkable extent, friendly about man Menon transferred (12)
17 Perhaps common is now lesser used (9)
18 Beat needleworker’s art? (6)
20 Lassie follows sailor (3,4)
22 Feeler by worker making girl rise (7)
23 Capital! Finally you get one (6)
25 Guess vandal’s about to launch first of heists (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Transparent measure entertained by Punjab University detectives (8) PELLUCID
6 Taking finally a red-black dress (4)
9 Lumpen components in legislature (6) PLENUM
10 Fight with beginner in cowboy’s domain (7)
13 If I don’t let you __ __ __, you can’t solve this! (4,1,4) HAVE A CLUE
14 Handle a crazy person (5)
15 What is saved by a stitch (4) NINE
16 Marriage law? (3,2,5)
19 Argued against mistake Dan perpetrated (4,1,5)
21 Spanish wine for accountant and vice-admiral (4) CAVA
24 Sir announced time (5)
25 He and Alberta brewed a soothing beverage (6,3) HERBAL TEA
26 Disappointment for the French suburb around 1st of December (3-4)
27 Journalist proceeding without circular frame (6)
28 Character in Winnie the Pooh left initial directions long ago (4)
29 Henry crosses large mine to reach well-intentioned place (8)
Down
2 Mr. Cardus backs replacing second learner with new beginner to perk up (7) ENLIVEN
3 Some measurements are such, I learn anew (6) LINEAR
4 Involved with others, Commanding Officer and politician are lawful (9) COMPLICIT
5 Originally divine old water source exactly (5) DOWSE
7 Kind of coat I got for foreign money (7)
8 Separating, one might encounter a yaw (8,4)
11 Add up to a group of hands, we hear (6)
12 To a remarkable extent, friendly about man Menon transferred (12)
17 Perhaps common is now lesser used (9)
18 Beat needleworker’s art? (6) TATTOO
20 Lassie follows sailor (3,4) DOG STAR
22 Feeler by worker making girl rise (7) ANTENNA
23 Capital! Finally you get one (6) BANGUI
25 Guess vandal’s about to launch first of heists (5) HUNCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Transparent measure entertained by Punjab University detectives (8) PELLUCID
6 Taking finally a red-black dress (4)
9 Lumpen components in legislature (6) PLENUM
10 Fight with beginner in cowboy’s domain (7)WRANGLE
13 If I don’t let you __ __ __, you can’t solve this! (4,1,4) HAVE A CLUE
14 Handle a crazy person (5)
15 What is saved by a stitch (4) NINE
16 Marriage law? (3,2,5)ACT OF UNION
19 Argued against mistake Dan perpetrated (4,1,5)
21 Spanish wine for accountant and vice-admiral (4) CAVA
24 Sir announced time (5)NIGHT
25 He and Alberta brewed a soothing beverage (6,3) HERBAL TEA
26 Disappointment for the French suburb around 1st of December (3-4)LET-DOWN
27 Journalist proceeding without circular frame (6)EDGING
28 Character in Winnie the Pooh left initial directions long ago (4)
29 Henry crosses large mine to reach well-intentioned place (8)
Down
2 Mr. Cardus backs replacing second learner with new beginner to perk up (7) ENLIVEN
3 Some measurements are such, I learn anew (6) LINEAR
4 Involved with others, Commanding Officer and politician are lawful (9) COMPLICIT
5 Originally divine old water source exactly (5) DOWSE
7 Kind of coat I got for foreign money (7)
8 Separating, one might encounter a yaw (8,4)
11 Add up to a group of hands, we hear (6)
12 To a remarkable extent, friendly about man Menon transferred (12)
17 Perhaps common is now lesser used (9)
18 Beat needleworker’s art? (6) TATTOO
20 Lassie follows sailor (3,4) DOG STAR
22 Feeler by worker making girl rise (7) ANTENNA
23 Capital! Finally you get one (6) BANGUI
25 Guess vandal’s about to launch first of heists (5) HUNCH

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Transparent measure entertained by Punjab University detectives (8) PELLUCID
6 Taking finally a red-black dress (4) GARB
9 Lumpen components in legislature (6) PLENUM
10 Fight with beginner in cowboy’s domain (7)WRANGLE
13 If I don’t let you __ __ __, you can’t solve this! (4,1,4) HAVE A CLUE
14 Handle a crazy person (5) CRANK
15 What is saved by a stitch (4) NINE
16 Marriage law? (3,2,5)ACT OF UNION
19 Argued against mistake Dan perpetrated (4,1,5)
21 Spanish wine for accountant and vice-admiral (4) CAVA
24 Sir announced time (5)NIGHT
25 He and Alberta brewed a soothing beverage (6,3) HERBAL TEA
26 Disappointment for the French suburb around 1st of December (3-4)LET-DOWN
27 Journalist proceeding without circular frame (6)EDGING
28 Character in Winnie the Pooh left initial directions long ago (4)
29 Henry crosses large mine to reach well-intentioned place (8)
Down
2 Mr. Cardus backs replacing second learner with new beginner to perk up (7) ENLIVEN
3 Some measurements are such, I learn anew (6) LINEAR
4 Involved with others, Commanding Officer and politician are lawful (9) COMPLICIT
5 Originally divine old water source exactly (5) DOWSE
7 Kind of coat I got for foreign money (7) AFGHANI
8 Separating, one might encounter a yaw (8,4)
11 Add up to a group of hands, we hear (6)
12 To a remarkable extent, friendly about man Menon transferred (12) PHENOMENALLY
17 Perhaps common is now lesser used (9) OWNERLESS
18 Beat needleworker’s art? (6) TATTOO
20 Lassie follows sailor (3,4) DOG STAR
22 Feeler by worker making girl rise (7) ANTENNA
23 Capital! Finally you get one (6) BANGUI
25 Guess vandal’s about to launch first of heists (5) HUNCH

[spchennai]

Across
1 Transparent measure entertained by Punjab University detectives (8) PELLUCID
6 Taking finally a red-black dress (4) GARB
9 Lumpen components in legislature (6) PLENUM
10 Fight with beginner in cowboy’s domain (7)WRANGLE
13 If I don’t let you __ __ __, you can’t solve this! (4,1,4) HAVE A CLUE
14 Handle a crazy person (5) CRANK
15 What is saved by a stitch (4) NINE
16 Marriage law? (3,2,5)ACT OF UNION
19 Argued against mistake Dan perpetrated (4,1,5) MADE A STINK
21 Spanish wine for accountant and vice-admiral (4) CAVA
24 Sir announced time (5)NIGHT
25 He and Alberta brewed a soothing beverage (6,3) HERBAL TEA
26 Disappointment for the French suburb around 1st of December (3-4)LET-DOWN
27 Journalist proceeding without circular frame (6)EDGING
28 Character in Winnie the Pooh left initial directions long ago (4) YORE
29 Henry crosses large mine to reach well-intentioned place (8) HOSPITAL
Down
2 Mr. Cardus backs replacing second learner with new beginner to perk up (7) ENLIVEN
3 Some measurements are such, I learn anew (6) LINEAR
4 Involved with others, Commanding Officer and politician are lawful (9) COMPLICIT
5 Originally divine old water source exactly (5) DOWSE
7 Kind of coat I got for foreign money (7) AFGHANI
8 Separating, one might encounter a yaw (8,4) BREAKING AWAY
11 Add up to a group of hands, we hear (6)
12 To a remarkable extent, friendly about man Menon transferred (12) PHENOMENALLY
17 Perhaps common is now lesser used (9) OWNERLESS
18 Beat needleworker’s art? (6) TATTOO
20 Lassie follows sailor (3,4) DOG STAR
22 Feeler by worker making girl rise (7) ANTENNA
23 Capital! Finally you get one (6) BANGUI
25 Guess vandal’s about to launch first of heists (5) HUNCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

11 Add up to a group of hands, we hear (6) ACCRUE

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

[pammechchu]

Looks like the grid is all messed up... extra clues, lesser squares!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Last row of the grid is gobbled up!

Across
1 Abroad, father carries a note that is not current (8)OUTDATED
5 Arab rulers holding gold in marketplaces (6)
9 Gross gathering of mules (7)
10 Connection leaking awfully (7)
11 Try to possess a small note (4,1,4)
12 From them, merchants get Eurasian wheat (5)
13 Show has no page in range (4)
14 Stipulate roughly: “Stay awake at night” (3,2,4)
17 Mistitles novel: “Boundaries that have been prescribed” (3,6)SET LIMITS
19 Interpretation of Harbhajan Singh’s bowling? (4)
23 Had a session holding old time musical composition (5)
24 Sat in response to a receptionist’s invitation maybe (4,1,4)TOOK A SEAT
25 Begin stalking that man by the French sea in glistening light (7)
26 Happen to leave Egyptian leader for police officer in major league (3,4)
27 Fixed girlfriend? (6)
28 At event, daughter drawn into bitter feud (8)

Down
1 Dispatches her violently around middle of October away from land (8)
2 Parker, maybe, returns before 4 in West Asia (3,4)
3 Promise in a kind of letter, reportedly (6)
4 Its running may shock some consumers (8,5)
6 With the utmost care, trap left for fellow in Germany (8)
7 Ailing maître d’ put back in the hospital (7)READMIT
8 Son picks up tailor’s tool (6)
10 What may lead to a striking situation — what may cause panic in delivery room (6,7)
15 Poorly scheduled, I had crushed millet brought in (3-5)
16 Curse three articles by the scholar (8)ANATHEMA
18 Link a medical speciality with the port (7)
20 Guess public relations’ order (7)
21 Archrival doesn’t start throwing up (6)
22 Jack, old, going through note that’s rough (6)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Abroad, father carries a note that is not current (8)OUTDATED
5 Arab rulers holding gold in marketplaces (6)
9 Gross gathering of mules (7) FULSOME
10 Connection leaking awfully (7) LINKAGE
11 Try to possess a small note (4,1,4)
12 From them, merchants get Eurasian wheat (5)
13 Show has no page in range (4)
14 Stipulate roughly: “Stay awake at night” (3,2,4) SIT UP LATE
17 Mistitles novel: “Boundaries that have been prescribed” (3,6)SET LIMITS
19 Interpretation of Harbhajan Singh’s bowling? (4) SPIN
23 Had a session holding old time musical composition (5)
24 Sat in response to a receptionist’s invitation maybe (4,1,4)TOOK A SEAT
25 Begin stalking that man by the French sea in glistening light (7) SHIMMER
26 Happen to leave Egyptian leader for police officer in major league (3,4)
27 Fixed girlfriend? (6)
28 At event, daughter drawn into bitter feud (8)

Down
1 Dispatches her violently around middle of October away from land (8)
2 Parker, maybe, returns before 4 in West Asia (3,4)
3 Promise in a kind of letter, reportedly (6)
4 Its running may shock some consumers (8,5)
6 With the utmost care, trap left for fellow in Germany (8)
7 Ailing maître d’ put back in the hospital (7)READMIT
8 Son picks up tailor’s tool (6)
10 What may lead to a striking situation — what may cause panic in delivery room (6,7)
15 Poorly scheduled, I had crushed millet brought in (3-5)
16 Curse three articles by the scholar (8)ANATHEMA
18 Link a medical speciality with the port (7)
20 Guess public relations’ order (7)
21 Archrival doesn’t start throwing up (6)
22 Jack, old, going through note that’s rough (6)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Abroad, father carries a note that is not current (8)OUTDATED
5 Arab rulers holding gold in marketplaces (6)
9 Gross gathering of mules (7) FULSOME
10 Connection leaking awfully (7) LINKAGE
11 Try to possess a small note (4,1,4)
12 From them, merchants get Eurasian wheat (5)
13 Show has no page in range (4)
14 Stipulate roughly: “Stay awake at night” (3,2,4) SIT UP LATE
17 Mistitles novel: “Boundaries that have been prescribed” (3,6) SET LIMITS
19 Interpretation of Harbhajan Singh’s bowling? (4) SPIN
23 Had a session holding old time musical composition (5)
24 Sat in response to a receptionist’s invitation maybe (4,1,4)TOOK A SEAT
25 Begin stalking that man by the French sea in glistening light (7) SHIMMER
26 Happen to leave Egyptian leader for police officer in major league (3,4)
27 Fixed girlfriend? (6) STEADY
28 At event, daughter drawn into bitter feud (8) VENDETTA
Down
1 Dispatches her violently around middle of October away from land (8)
2 Parker, maybe, returns before 4 in West Asia (3,4)
3 Promise in a kind of letter, reportedly (6) AVOWAL
4 Its running may shock some consumers (8,5) ELECTRIC METER
6 With the utmost care, trap left for fellow in Germany (8)
7 Ailing maître d’ put back in the hospital (7) READMIT
8 Son picks up tailor’s tool (6)
10 What may lead to a striking situation — what may cause panic in delivery room (6,7) LABOUR TROUBLE
15 Poorly scheduled, I had crushed millet brought in (3-5)
16 Curse three articles by the scholar (8)ANATHEMA
18 Link a medical speciality with the port (7)
20 Guess public relations’ order (7)
21 Archrival doesn’t start throwing up (6)
22 Jack, old, going through note that’s rough (6)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Abroad, father carries a note that is not current (8)OUTDATED
5 Arab rulers holding gold in marketplaces (6) AGORAS
9 Gross gathering of mules (7) FULSOME
10 Connection leaking awfully (7) LINKAGE
11 Try to possess a small note (4,1,4) HAVE A STAB
12 From them, merchants get Eurasian wheat (5) EMMER
13 Show has no page in range (4) ROVE
14 Stipulate roughly: “Stay awake at night” (3,2,4) SIT UP LATE
17 Mistitles novel: “Boundaries that have been prescribed” (3,6) SET LIMITS
19 Interpretation of Harbhajan Singh’s bowling? (4) SPIN
23 Had a session holding old time musical composition (5) MOTET
24 Sat in response to a receptionist’s invitation maybe (4,1,4)TOOK A SEAT
25 Begin stalking that man by the French sea in glistening light (7) SHIMMER
26 Happen to leave Egyptian leader for police officer in major league (3,4)
27 Fixed girlfriend? (6) STEADY
28 At event, daughter drawn into bitter feud (8) VENDETTA
Down
1 Dispatches her violently around middle of October away from land (8)
2 Parker, maybe, returns before 4 in West Asia (3,4)
3 Promise in a kind of letter, reportedly (6) AVOWAL
4 Its running may shock some consumers (8,5) ELECTRIC METER
6 With the utmost care, trap left for fellow in Germany (8)
7 Ailing maître d’ put back in the hospital (7) READMIT
8 Son picks up tailor’s tool (6)
10 What may lead to a striking situation — what may cause panic in delivery room (6,7) LABOUR TROUBLE
15 Poorly scheduled, I had crushed millet brought in (3-5)
16 Curse three articles by the scholar (8)ANATHEMA
18 Link a medical speciality with the port (7)
20 Guess public relations’ order (7)
21 Archrival doesn’t start throwing up (6)
22 Jack, old, going through note that’s rough (6)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Abroad, father carries a note that is not current (8)OUTDATED
5 Arab rulers holding gold in marketplaces (6) AGORAS
9 Gross gathering of mules (7) FULSOME
10 Connection leaking awfully (7) LINKAGE
11 Try to possess a small note (4,1,4) HAVE A STAB
12 From them, merchants get Eurasian wheat (5) EMMER
13 Show has no page in range (4) ROVE
14 Stipulate roughly: “Stay awake at night” (3,2,4) SIT UP LATE
17 Mistitles novel: “Boundaries that have been prescribed” (3,6) SET LIMITS
19 Interpretation of Harbhajan Singh’s bowling? (4) SPIN
23 Had a session holding old time musical composition (5) MOTET
24 Sat in response to a receptionist’s invitation maybe (4,1,4)TOOK A SEAT
25 Begin stalking that man by the French sea in glistening light (7) SHIMMER
26 Happen to leave Egyptian leader for police officer in major league (3,4)
27 Fixed girlfriend? (6) STEADY
28 At event, daughter drawn into bitter feud (8) VENDETTA
Down
1 Dispatches her violently around middle of October away from land (8) OFFSHORE
2 Parker, maybe, returns before 4 in West Asia (3,4) TEL AVIV
3 Promise in a kind of letter, reportedly (6) AVOWAL
4 Its running may shock some consumers (8,5) ELECTRIC METER
6 With the utmost care, trap left for fellow in Germany (8) GINGERLY
7 Ailing maître d’ put back in the hospital (7) READMIT
8 Son picks up tailor’s tool (6)
10 What may lead to a striking situation — what may cause panic in delivery room (6,7) LABOUR TROUBLE
15 Poorly scheduled, I had crushed millet brought in (3-5) ILL TIMED
16 Curse three articles by the scholar (8)ANATHEMA
18 Link a medical speciality with the port (7)
20 Guess public relations’ order (7) PREDICT
21 Archrival doesn’t start throwing up (6)
22 Jack, old, going through note that’s rough (6)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Abroad, father carries a note that is not current (8)OUTDATED
5 Arab rulers holding gold in marketplaces (6) AGORAS
9 Gross gathering of mules (7) FULSOME
10 Connection leaking awfully (7) LINKAGE
11 Try to possess a small note (4,1,4) HAVE A STAB
12 From them, merchants get Eurasian wheat (5) EMMER
13 Show has no page in range (4) ROVE
14 Stipulate roughly: “Stay awake at night” (3,2,4) SIT UP LATE
17 Mistitles novel: “Boundaries that have been prescribed” (3,6) SET LIMITS
19 Interpretation of Harbhajan Singh’s bowling? (4) SPIN
23 Had a session holding old time musical composition (5) MOTET
24 Sat in response to a receptionist’s invitation maybe (4,1,4)TOOK A SEAT
25 Begin stalking that man by the French sea in glistening light (7) SHIMMER
26 Happen to leave Egyptian leader for police officer in major league (3,4) BIG TIME
27 Fixed girlfriend? (6) STEADY
28 At event, daughter drawn into bitter feud (8) VENDETTA
Down
1 Dispatches her violently around middle of October away from land (8) OFFSHORE
2 Parker, maybe, returns before 4 in West Asia (3,4) TEL AVIV
3 Promise in a kind of letter, reportedly (6) AVOWAL
4 Its running may shock some consumers (8,5) ELECTRIC METER
6 With the utmost care, trap left for fellow in Germany (8) GINGERLY
7 Ailing maître d’ put back in the hospital (7) READMIT
8 Son picks up tailor’s tool (6) SHEARS
10 What may lead to a striking situation — what may cause panic in delivery room (6,7) LABOUR TROUBLE
15 Poorly scheduled, I had crushed millet brought in (3-5) ILL TIMED
16 Curse three articles by the scholar (8)ANATHEMA
18 Link a medical speciality with the port (7) ENTWINE
20 Guess public relations’ order (7) PREDICT
21 Archrival doesn’t start throwing up (6) EMESIS
22 Jack, old, going through note that’s rough (6) JAGGED

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Poor Danes go aboard in gloom (7)
5 Insect makes Latin deputy stop short on street (6)
9 PYT on the wall? (3-2)
10 Somehow I’ve got Aga tried (4,2,1,2)
11 Controversy about plant? (7)
12 British student’s note in a shambles (7) ETONIAN
13 Talk continuously — cricket score has been made (3,2)
14 Early Chaplin film not a pleasurable experience (1,4,4)
16 What you might do at the beach — try to get an appetizer (2,3,1,3)
19 Daughter gets lot of papers in vision (5)
21 A little of the cereal mixture is sweet (7)
23 Somehow get a tar for the boat race (7)
24 Being lax, I got a blob for musical accompaniment (9) OBBLIGATO
25 What you might say as you leave France (5)
26 Some knave stalked virgin (6)
27 A middleman may not take such positions (7)
Down
1 Is entourage pro organised more than necessary? (14) SUPEREROGATION
2 Fellow leads to just unattractive and naive woman chaser (3,4)
3 Former wife simple enough to clarify (7)
4 British Government’s inroads transcribed in advertisement medium (9)
5 The French going around almost level embankment (5)
6 Easily attachable sun-glasses, ear-rings or ties (4-3) CLIP ONS
7 His law I transcribed to an African language (7)
8 Retaliatory action at table by seer, say (14)
15 Opens up or dissolves by intention (2,7)
17 Drink tossed back to female -- that is on the house (7)
18 Proof of purchase about to be put by chair, we’re told (7)
19 Follow accountant right in horse-drawn vehicle (7)
20 In-between no engineer would turn and twist (7) ENTWINE
22 Gridman backing top learner in means of communication (1-4)

[CLUELESS]

1Poor Danes go aboard in gloom (7)

5Insect makes Latin deputy stop short on street (6) LOCUST

9PYT on the wall? (3-2)

10Somehow I’ve got Aga tried (4,2,1,2) GIVE IT A GO

11Controversy about plant? (7)

12British student’s note in a shambles (7)

13Talk continuously — cricket score has been made (3,2)

14Early Chaplin film not a pleasurable experience (1,4,4) A DOGS LIFE

16What you might do at the beach — try to get an appetizer (2,3,1,3)

19Daughter gets lot of papers in vision (5)

21A little of the cereal mixture is sweet (7)

23Somehow get a tar for the boat race (7)

24Being lax, I got a blob for musical accompaniment (9)

25What you might say as you leave France (5)

26Some knave stalked virgin (6)

27A middleman may not take such positions (7)

Down

1Is entourage pro organised more than necessary? (14)

2Fellow leads to just unattractive and naive woman chaser (3,4)

3Former wife simple enough to clarify (7)

4British Government’s inroads transcribed in advertisement medium (9)

5The French going around almost level embankment (5) LEVEE

6Easily attachable sun-glasses, ear-rings or ties (4-3) CLIP ONS

7His law I transcribed to an African language (7) SWAHILI

8Retaliatory action at table by seer, say (14)

15Opens up or dissolves by intention (2,7)

17Drink tossed back to female -- that is on the house (7)

18Proof of purchase about to be put by chair, we’re told (7)

19Follow accountant right in horse-drawn vehicle (7)

20In-between no engineer would turn and twist (7)

22Gridman backing top learner in means of communication (1-4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Poor Danes go aboard in gloom (7)
5 Insect makes Latin deputy stop short on street (6)LOCUST
9 PYT on the wall? (3-2)
10 Somehow I’ve got Aga tried (4,2,1,2)GIVE IT A GO
11 Controversy about plant? (7)
12 British student’s note in a shambles (7) ETONIAN
13 Talk continuously — cricket score has been made (3,2)
14 Early Chaplin film not a pleasurable experience (1,4,4)A DOGS LIFE
16 What you might do at the beach — try to get an appetizer (2,3,1,3)
19 Daughter gets lot of papers in vision (5)DREAM
21 A little of the cereal mixture is sweet (7)TREACLE
23 Somehow get a tar for the boat race (7)REGATTA
24 Being lax, I got a blob for musical accompaniment (9) OBBLIGATO
25 What you might say as you leave France (5)ADIEU
26 Some knave stalked virgin (6)
27 A middleman may not take such positions (7)EXTREME
Down
1 Is entourage pro organised more than necessary? (14) SUPEREROGATION
2 Fellow leads to just unattractive and naive woman chaser (3,4)
3 Former wife simple enough to clarify (7)
4 British Government’s inroads transcribed in advertisement medium (9)
5 The French going around almost level embankment (5)LEVEE
6 Easily attachable sun-glasses, ear-rings or ties (4-3) CLIP ONS
7 His law I transcribed to an African language (7)SWAHILI
8 Retaliatory action at table by seer, say (14)
15 Opens up or dissolves by intention (2,7)
17 Drink tossed back to female -- that is on the house (7)
18 Proof of purchase about to be put by chair, we’re told (7)
19 Follow accountant right in horse-drawn vehicle (7)
20 In-between no engineer would turn and twist (7) ENTWINE
22 Gridman backing top learner in means of communication (1-4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Poor Danes go aboard in gloom (7)
5 Insect makes Latin deputy stop short on street (6)LOCUST
9 PYT on the wall? (3-2)
10 Somehow I’ve got Aga tried (4,2,1,2)GIVE IT A GO
11 Controversy about plant? (7)
12 British student’s note in a shambles (7) ETONIAN
13 Talk continuously — cricket score has been made (3,2)
14 Early Chaplin film not a pleasurable experience (1,4,4)A DOGS LIFE
16 What you might do at the beach — try to get an appetizer (2,3,1,3)
19 Daughter gets lot of papers in vision (5)DREAM
21 A little of the cereal mixture is sweet (7)TREACLE
23 Somehow get a tar for the boat race (7)REGATTA
24 Being lax, I got a blob for musical accompaniment (9) OBBLIGATO
25 What you might say as you leave France (5)ADIEU
26 Some knave stalked virgin (6)
27 A middleman may not take such positions (7)EXTREME
Down
1 Is entourage pro organised more than necessary? (14) SUPEREROGATION
2 Fellow leads to just unattractive and naive woman chaser (3,4)
3 Former wife simple enough to clarify (7)
4 British Government’s inroads transcribed in advertisement medium (9)
5 The French going around almost level embankment (5)LEVEE
6 Easily attachable sun-glasses, ear-rings or ties (4-3) CLIP ONS
7 His law I transcribed to an African language (7)SWAHILI
8 Retaliatory action at table by seer, say (14) COUNTERMEASURE
15 Opens up or dissolves by intention (2,7) ON PURPOSE
17 Drink tossed back to female -- that is on the house (7) FREEBIE
18 Proof of purchase about to be put by chair, we’re told (7) RECEIPT
19 Follow accountant right in horse-drawn vehicle (7) DOGCART
20 In-between no engineer would turn and twist (7) ENTWINE
22 Gridman backing top learner in means of communication (1-4)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Poor Danes go aboard in gloom (7) SADNESS
5 Insect makes Latin deputy stop short on street (6)LOCUST
9 PYT on the wall? (3-2) PIN-UP
10 Somehow I’ve got Aga tried (4,2,1,2)GAVE IT A GO
11 Controversy about plant? (7) RHUBARB
12 British student’s note in a shambles (7) ETONIAN
13 Talk continuously — cricket score has been made (3,2) RUN ON
14 Early Chaplin film not a pleasurable experience (1,4,4)A DOGS LIFE
16 What you might do at the beach — try to get an appetizer (2,3,1,3) GO FOR A DIP
19 Daughter gets lot of papers in vision (5)DREAM
21 A little of the cereal mixture is sweet (7)TREACLE
23 Somehow get a tar for the boat race (7)REGATTA
24 Being lax, I got a blob for musical accompaniment (9) OBBLIGATO
25 What you might say as you leave France (5)ADIEU
26 Some knave stalked virgin (6) VESTAL
27 A middleman may not take such positions (7)EXTREME
Down
1 Is entourage pro organised more than necessary? (14) SUPEREROGATION
2 Fellow leads to just unattractive and naive woman chaser (3,4) DON JUAN
3 Former wife simple enough to clarify (7) EXPLAIN
4 British Government’s inroads transcribed in advertisement medium (9) SIGNBOARD
5 The French going around almost level embankment (5)LEVEE
6 Easily attachable sun-glasses, ear-rings or ties (4-3) CLIP ONS
7 His law I transcribed to an African language (7)SWAHILI
8 Retaliatory action at table by seer, say (14) COUNTERMEASURE
15 Opens up or dissolves by intention (2,7) ON PURPOSE
17 Drink tossed back to female -- that is on the house (7) FREEBIE
18 Proof of purchase about to be put by chair, we’re told (7) RECEIPT
19 Follow accountant right in horse-drawn vehicle (7) DOGCART
20 In-between no engineer would turn and twist (7) ENTWINE
22 Gridman backing top learner in means of communication (1-4) E-MAIL

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Tourney winner, with hesitation, gets small drink (8)

5Short detail that is set out for coinage (6)

10Weapon company accommodating listener (7)

11Hardly a covert way to perform (7)

12Blow from Times writer employed by Edward (6)

13Fuss by servile follower in government (8)

15It might make pupils shrink (4)

16Significance of part of a Wilde title (10)

18A, B or O? (5,5) BLOOD GROUP

20Quiet circles wave away (4) SHOO

23Pupils find it appealing (3,5)

24Walker goes over fool left behind (6)

26View reveals nothing on the wing (7) OPINION

27Plain article in house (7)

28Big-enough fish for the prison guard? (6)

29Go over poetry following review of art (8)

Down

1Yet you might browse through it at tea (6-5,4)

2About a supporter very backward (7)

3Mournful song by one in factory (6)

4Right match official is back (4)

6Declares in advance prince’s orders (8)

7Sort of call made by liar involved in trickery (7)

8Friendly relations in France (7,8)

9Singular delivery? (9)

14Unwise, I am priggish, irregular neta (9)

17That is about ladies running around to glorify (8)

19Past bearing no repetition? (3-4) ONE TIME

21Henry with fresh lustre is an enterprising individual (7) HUSTLER

22Settled before return of vehicle for a method to find way (6)

25State Mumbai suburb is out of hate (4)

[vaxiqavupkej]

Across
1 Tourney winner, with hesitation, gets small drink (8) CHAMPERS
5 Short detail that is set out for coinage (6) SPECIE
10 Weapon company accommodating listener (7) FIREARM
11 Hardly a covert way to perform (7) OVERACT
12 Blow from Times writer employed by Edward (6) EXPEND
13 Fuss by servile follower in government (8)
15 It might make pupils shrink (4)
16 Significance of part of a Wilde title (10)
18 A, B or O? (5,5) BLOOD GROUP
20 Quiet circles wave away (4) SHOO
23 Pupils find it appealing (3,5)
24 Walker goes over fool left behind (6)
26 View reveals nothing on the wing (7) OPINION
27 Plain article in house (7)
28 Big-enough fish for the prison guard? (6)
29 Go over poetry following review of art (8)

Down
1 Yet you might browse through it at tea (6-5,4)
2 About a supporter very backward (7)
3 Mournful song by one in factory (6)
4 Right match official is back (4)
6 Declares in advance prince’s orders (8)
7 Sort of call made by liar involved in trickery (7)
8 Friendly relations in France (7,8)
9 Singular delivery? (9)
14 Unwise, I am priggish, irregular neta (9)
17 That is about ladies running around to glorify (8)
19 Past bearing no repetition? (3-4) ONE TIME
21 Henry with fresh lustre is an enterprising individual (7) HUSTLER
22 Settled before return of vehicle for a method to find way (6)
25 State Mumbai suburb is out of hate (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Tourney winner, with hesitation, gets small drink (8) CHAMPERS
5 Short detail that is set out for coinage (6) SPECIE
10 Weapon company accommodating listener (7) FIREARM
11 Hardly a covert way to perform (7) OVERACT
12 Blow from Times writer employed by Edward (6) EXPEND
13 Fuss by servile follower in government (8)
15 It might make pupils shrink (4)
16 Significance of part of a Wilde title (10)
18 A, B or O? (5,5) BLOOD GROUP
20 Quiet circles wave away (4) SHOO
23 Pupils find it appealing (3,5)
24 Walker goes over fool left behind (6)
26 View reveals nothing on the wing (7) OPINION
27 Plain article in house (7)
28 Big-enough fish for the prison guard? (6)
29 Go over poetry following review of art (8)

Down
1 Yet you might browse through it at tea (6-5,4)
2 About a supporter very backward (7)
3 Mournful song by one in factory (6)
4 Right match official is back (4)
6 Declares in advance prince’s orders (8) PREDICTS
7 Sort of call made by liar involved in trickery (7) CLARION
8 Friendly relations in France (7,8) ENTENTE CORDIALE
9 Singular delivery? (9) MONOLOGUE
14 Unwise, I am priggish, irregular neta (9) IMPRUDENT
17 That is about ladies running around to glorify (8)
19 Past bearing no repetition? (3-4) ONE TIME
21 Henry with fresh lustre is an enterprising individual (7) HUSTLER
22 Settled before return of vehicle for a method to find way (6)
25 State Mumbai suburb is out of hate (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tourney winner, with hesitation, gets small drink (8) CHAMPERS
5 Short detail that is set out for coinage (6) SPECIE
10 Weapon company accommodating listener (7) FIREARM
11 Hardly a covert way to perform (7) OVERACT
12 Blow from Times writer employed by Edward (6) EXPEND
13 Fuss by servile follower in government (8)
15 It might make pupils shrink (4)
16 Significance of part of a Wilde title (10)IMPORTANCE
18 A, B or O? (5,5) BLOOD GROUP
20 Quiet circles wave away (4) SHOO
23 Pupils find it appealing (3,5)EYE CANDY
24 Walker goes over fool left behind (6)
26 View reveals nothing on the wing (7) OPINION
27 Plain article in house (7)VANILLA
28 Big-enough fish for the prison guard? (6)
29 Go over poetry following review of art (8)TRAVERSE

Down
1 Yet you might browse through it at tea (6-5,4)COFFEE-TABLE BOOK
2 About a supporter very backward (7)
3 Mournful song by one in factory (6)
4 Right match official is back (4)
6 Declares in advance prince’s orders (8) PREDICTS
7 Sort of call made by liar involved in trickery (7) CLARION
8 Friendly relations in France (7,8) ENTENTE CORDIALE
9 Singular delivery? (9) MONOLOGUE
14 Unwise, I am priggish, irregular neta (9) IMPRUDENT
17 That is about ladies running around to glorify (8)
19 Past bearing no repetition? (3-4) ONE TIME
21 Henry with fresh lustre is an enterprising individual (7) HUSTLER
22 Settled before return of vehicle for a method to find way (6)
25 State Mumbai suburb is out of hate (4)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Tourney winner, with hesitation, gets small drink (8) CHAMPERS
5 Short detail that is set out for coinage (6) SPECIE
10 Weapon company accommodating listener (7) FIREARM
11 Hardly a covert way to perform (7) OVERACT
12 Blow from Times writer employed by Edward (6) EXPEND
13 Fuss by servile follower in government (8) DOMINION
15 It might make pupils shrink (4) TASK?
16 Significance of part of a Wilde title (10)IMPORTANCE
18 A, B or O? (5,5) BLOOD GROUP
20 Quiet circles wave away (4) SHOO
23 Pupils find it appealing (3,5)EYE CANDY
24 Walker goes over fool left behind (6) PASSED
26 View reveals nothing on the wing (7) OPINION
27 Plain article in house (7)VANILLA
28 Big-enough fish for the prison guard? (6) KEEPER
29 Go over poetry following review of art (8)TRAVERSE

Down
1 Yet you might browse through it at tea (6-5,4)COFFEE-TABLE BOOK
2 About a supporter very backward (7) APROPOS
3 Mournful song by one in factory (6) PLAINT
4 Right match official is back (4) RUMP
6 Declares in advance prince’s orders (8) PREDICTS
7 Sort of call made by liar involved in trickery (7) CLARION
8 Friendly relations in France (7,8) ENTENTE CORDIALE
9 Singular delivery? (9) MONOLOGUE
14 Unwise, I am priggish, irregular neta (9) IMPRUDENT
17 That is about ladies running around to glorify (8) IDEALISE
19 Past bearing no repetition? (3-4) ONE TIME
21 Henry with fresh lustre is an enterprising individual (7) HUSTLER
22 Settled before return of vehicle for a method to find way (6) SATNAV?
25 State Mumbai suburb is out of hate (4) AVER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tourney winner, with hesitation, gets small drink (8) CHAMPERS
5 Short detail that is set out for coinage (6) SPECIE
10 Weapon company accommodating listener (7) FIREARM
11 Hardly a covert way to perform (7) OVERACT
12 Blow from Times writer employed by Edward (6) EXPEND
13 Fuss by servile follower in government (8) DOMINION
15 It might make pupils shrink (4) TEST
16 Significance of part of a Wilde title (10)IMPORTANCE
18 A, B or O? (5,5) BLOOD GROUP
20 Quiet circles wave away (4) SHOO
23 Pupils find it appealing (3,5)EYE CANDY
24 Walker goes over fool left behind (6) PASSED
26 View reveals nothing on the wing (7) OPINION
27 Plain article in house (7)VANILLA
28 Big-enough fish for the prison guard? (6) KEEPER
29 Go over poetry following review of art (8)TRAVERSE

Down
1 Yet you might browse through it at tea (6-5,4)COFFEE-TABLE BOOK
2 About a supporter very backward (7) APROPOS
3 Mournful song by one in factory (6) PLAINT
4 Right match official is back (4) RUMP
6 Declares in advance prince’s orders (8) PREDICTS
7 Sort of call made by liar involved in trickery (7) CLARION
8 Friendly relations in France (7,8) ENTENTE CORDIALE
9 Singular delivery? (9) MONOLOGUE
14 Unwise, I am priggish, irregular neta (9) IMPRUDENT
17 That is about ladies running around to glorify (8) IDEALISE
19 Past bearing no repetition? (3-4) ONE TIME
21 Henry with fresh lustre is an enterprising individual (7) HUSTLER
22 Settled before return of vehicle for a method to find way (6) SATNAV
25 State Mumbai suburb is out of hate (4) AVER

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Abnormal debt risk from covering placed under 27 Ac. (3,5)
5 Cloudy backdrop a queen concealed (6)
9 Took issue with grease preparation executed outside (9)
11 Medicinal plant’s sulphur removed by Frenchman with African tree copal (5)
12 Valedictory form sent back to Iowa confiscated by the Election Commission (7)
14 Felt excited when Greenland’s movement to push back the Tory leader was flashed briefly (7)
15 Cut spiritual arrangement with the beekeeper (12) APICULTURIST
17 Adjusts to accommodate the gangster and the first of the experts in Asian culture (12)
20 Gene activating agent found by freakishly manicured graduate goes missing (7)
22 Suffocating auditor’s without an inheritor (7)
23 Rouse knight to go behind corruption in retreat (5)
24 Breaking: Democrat moving forward to embrace Switzerland gets a souse (9)
26 Gossip about a microblogging service after commencement (6)
27 Scottish cap returned with lock on the palliasse, say (8) MATTRESS
Down
1 Plan to get funds (6)
2 Rapid rise may result in a collapse (9) DISREPAIR
3 Powder in this may suddenly become dangerous (3)
4 Note about the firm peacekeepers’ entertainment by a musical instrument was found again (13)
6 Salesman sent up to entertain a girl is a crooked literary pirate (11)
7 Soft student getting rid of the Oriental’s sleeping gear (5)
8 Improves satisfaction for the audience (6)
10 It can take photographs, but not on film (7,6)
13 Birdie executed surprisingly by Charlie entering spot with a play of colours (11)
16 Arrange and organize a routine on the island quarter (9)
18 Fights that may result in sleeping gear being thrown about (6)
19 Measures need no introduction for some native Americans (6)
21 Sleeping gear belonging to a Kathmandu veterinarian (5) DUVET
25 Fingerstall found in a baby’s sleeping gear (3) COT

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Abnormal debt risk from covering placed under 27 Ac. (3,5) BED SKIRT
5 Cloudy backdrop a queen concealed (6)
9 Took issue with grease preparation executed outside (9) DISAGREED
11 Medicinal plant’s sulphur removed by Frenchman with African tree copal (5)
12 Valedictory form sent back to Iowa confiscated by the Election Commission (7)
14 Felt excited when Greenland’s movement to push back the Tory leader was flashed briefly (7)
15 Cut spiritual arrangement with the beekeeper (12) APICULTURIST
17 Adjusts to accommodate the gangster and the first of the experts in Asian culture (12)
20 Gene activating agent found by freakishly manicured graduate goes missing (7)
22 Suffocating auditor’s without an inheritor (7)
23 Rouse knight to go behind corruption in retreat (5)
24 Breaking: Democrat moving forward to embrace Switzerland gets a souse (9)
26 Gossip about a microblogging service after commencement (6) NATTER
27 Scottish cap returned with lock on the palliasse, say (8) MATTRESS
Down
1 Plan to get funds (6) BUDGET
2 Rapid rise may result in a collapse (9) DISREPAIR
3 Powder in this may suddenly become dangerous (3) KEG
4 Note about the firm peacekeepers’ entertainment by a musical instrument was found again (13)
6 Salesman sent up to entertain a girl is a crooked literary pirate (11)
7 Soft student getting rid of the Oriental’s sleeping gear (5)
8 Improves satisfaction for the audience (6)
10 It can take photographs, but not on film (7,6)
13 Birdie executed surprisingly by Charlie entering spot with a play of colours (11)
16 Arrange and organize a routine on the island quarter (9)
18 Fights that may result in sleeping gear being thrown about (6)
19 Measures need no introduction for some native Americans (6)
21 Sleeping gear belonging to a Kathmandu veterinarian (5) DUVET
25 Fingerstall found in a baby’s sleeping gear (3) COT

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[deepakgita]

Across
1 Abnormal debt risk from covering placed under 27 Ac. (3,5) BED SKIRT
5 Cloudy backdrop a queen concealed (6)
9 Took issue with grease preparation executed outside (9) DISAGREED
11 Medicinal plant’s sulphur removed by Frenchman with African tree copal (5)
12 Valedictory form sent back to Iowa confiscated by the Election Commission (7)
14 Felt excited when Greenland’s movement to push back the Tory leader was flashed briefly (7)
15 Cut spiritual arrangement with the beekeeper (12) APICULTURIST
17 Adjusts to accommodate the gangster and the first of the experts in Asian culture (12)
20 Gene activating agent found by freakishly manicured graduate goes missing (7)
22 Suffocating auditor’s without an inheritor (7)
23 Rouse knight to go behind corruption in retreat (5)
24 Breaking: Democrat moving forward to embrace Switzerland gets a souse (9)
26 Gossip about a microblogging service after commencement (6) NATTER
27 Scottish cap returned with lock on the palliasse, say (8) MATTRESS
Down
1 Plan to get funds (6) BUDGET
2 Rapid rise may result in a collapse (9) DISREPAIR
3 Powder in this may suddenly become dangerous (3) KEG
4 Note about the firm peacekeepers’ entertainment by a musical instrument was found again (13) REENCOUNTERED
6 Salesman sent up to entertain a girl is a crooked literary pirate (11) PLAGIARISER
7 Soft student getting rid of the Oriental’s sleeping gear (5) QUILT
8 Improves satisfaction for the audience (6) EMENDS
10 It can take photographs, but not on film (7,6) DIGITAL CAMERA
13 Birdie executed surprisingly by Charlie entering spot with a play of colours (11)
16 Arrange and organize a routine on the island quarter (9)
18 Fights that may result in sleeping gear being thrown about (6)
19 Measures need no introduction for some native Americans (6)
21 Sleeping gear belonging to a Kathmandu veterinarian (5) DUVET
25 Fingerstall found in a baby’s sleeping gear (3) COT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Abnormal debt risk from covering placed under 27 Ac. (3,5) BED SKIRT
5 Cloudy backdrop a queen concealed (6)OPAQUE
9 Took issue with grease preparation executed outside (9) DISAGREED
11 Medicinal plant’s sulphur removed by Frenchman with African tree copal (5)
12 Valedictory form sent back to Iowa confiscated by the Election Commission (7)
14 Felt excited when Greenland’s movement to push back the Tory leader was flashed briefly (7)
15 Cut spiritual arrangement with the beekeeper (12) APICULTURIST
17 Adjusts to accommodate the gangster and the first of the experts in Asian culture (12)ORIENTALISTS
20 Gene activating agent found by freakishly manicured graduate goes missing (7)
22 Suffocating auditor’s without an inheritor (7)AIRLESS
23 Rouse knight to go behind corruption in retreat (5)
24 Breaking: Democrat moving forward to embrace Switzerland gets a souse (9)DRENCHING
26 Gossip about a microblogging service after commencement (6) NATTER
27 Scottish cap returned with lock on the palliasse, say (8) MATTRESS
Down
1 Plan to get funds (6) BUDGET
2 Rapid rise may result in a collapse (9) DISREPAIR
3 Powder in this may suddenly become dangerous (3) KEG
4 Note about the firm peacekeepers’ entertainment by a musical instrument was found again (13) REENCOUNTERED
6 Salesman sent up to entertain a girl is a crooked literary pirate (11) PLAGIARISER
7 Soft student getting rid of the Oriental’s sleeping gear (5) QUILT
8 Improves satisfaction for the audience (6) EMENDS
10 It can take photographs, but not on film (7,6) DIGITAL CAMERA
13 Birdie executed surprisingly by Charlie entering spot with a play of colours (11)
16 Arrange and organize a routine on the island quarter (9)SYSTEMISE
18 Fights that may result in sleeping gear being thrown about (6)
19 Measures need no introduction for some native Americans (6)
21 Sleeping gear belonging to a Kathmandu veterinarian (5) DUVET
25 Fingerstall found in a baby’s sleeping gear (3) COT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Abnormal debt risk from covering placed under 27 Ac. (3,5) BED SKIRT
5 Cloudy backdrop a queen concealed (6)OPAQUE
9 Took issue with grease preparation executed outside (9) DISAGREED
11 Medicinal plant’s sulphur removed by Frenchman with African tree copal (5)ANIME
12 Valedictory form sent back to Iowa confiscated by the Election Commission (7)ELEGIAC
14 Felt excited when Greenland’s movement to push back the Tory leader was flashed briefly (7)GLINTED
15 Cut spiritual arrangement with the beekeeper (12) APICULTURIST
17 Adjusts to accommodate the gangster and the first of the experts in Asian culture (12)ORIENTALISTS
20 Gene activating agent found by freakishly manicured graduate goes missing (7)INDUCER
22 Suffocating auditor’s without an inheritor (7)AIRLESS
23 Rouse knight to go behind corruption in retreat (5)LIVEN
24 Breaking: Democrat moving forward to embrace Switzerland gets a souse (9)DRENCHING
26 Gossip about a microblogging service after commencement (6) NATTER
27 Scottish cap returned with lock on the palliasse, say (8) MATTRESS
Down
1 Plan to get funds (6) BUDGET
2 Rapid rise may result in a collapse (9) DISREPAIR
3 Powder in this may suddenly become dangerous (3) KEG
4 Note about the firm peacekeepers’ entertainment by a musical instrument was found again (13) REENCOUNTERED
6 Salesman sent up to entertain a girl is a crooked literary pirate (11) PLAGIARISER
7 Soft student getting rid of the Oriental’s sleeping gear (5) QUILT
8 Improves satisfaction for the audience (6) EMENDS
10 It can take photographs, but not on film (7,6) DIGITAL CAMERA
13 Birdie executed surprisingly by Charlie entering spot with a play of colours (11)IRIDESCENCE
16 Arrange and organize a routine on the island quarter (9)SYSTEMISE
18 Fights that may result in sleeping gear being thrown about (6)PILLOW
19 Measures need no introduction for some native Americans (6)OSAGES
21 Sleeping gear belonging to a Kathmandu veterinarian (5) DUVET
25 Fingerstall found in a baby’s sleeping gear (3) COT

:clap::clap::clap: A puzzle with bed items!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Lover’s lost love in European capital (4) ROMEO
3 Leaders, real idiots, in dissaray (10)
10 Agree to study mould (7)
11 I name magazine that’s current (2,5) IN VOGUE
12 Substantially surrounded by German city church (2,7)
13 Celebrity, first in training to jump (5)
14 Extremely happy, nun once idol destroyed (2,5,4)
18 Stable in eastern walled city (11)
21 Decline drinks, say (5)
22 Thinking back, criminal hid things (9)
23 Check on fatality by entrance to Stormont Castle (7)
24 Cocky type rounded hill, was almost captured (4-3)
25 Cool enough? (10)
26 Male part shortened (4)
Down
1 Flinch in fear on bend (6)
2 Bodyguard died in pit on top of ridge (6)
4 Sister in party dress can (9)
5 What some northerners eat is rubbish (5) TRIPE
6 Reading this may get one over sin, might we deduce? (7,7)
7 Cooked, covered with breadcrumbs, I turn Aga off (2,6) AU GRATIN
8 Tapes wound round small garden plant (5,3)
9 Favouritism in the workplace that does not extend to girls? (4,3,3,4)
15 Bulbs kept initially in paper (9)
16 Old copper writes down eye specialists (8)
17 Flares up over recently stolen photograph (8)
19 Horrified at hag’s concoction (6) AGHAST
20 Prison camp over in Bengal, at Siliguri (6)
22 Muscular dog (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Lover’s lost love in European capital (4) ROMEO
3 Leaders, real idiots, in dissaray (10)
10 Agree to study mould (7)
11 I name magazine that’s current (2,5) IN VOGUE
12 Substantially surrounded by German city church (2,7)
13 Celebrity, first in training to jump (5)
14 Extremely happy, nun once idol destroyed (2,5,4)
18 Stable in eastern walled city (11)
21 Decline drinks, say (5)
22 Thinking back, criminal hid things (9)
23 Check on fatality by entrance to Stormont Castle (7)
24 Cocky type rounded hill, was almost captured (4-3)
25 Cool enough? (10)
26 Male part shortened (4)
Down
1 Flinch in fear on bend (6)
2 Bodyguard died in pit on top of ridge (6)
4 Sister in party dress can (9)
5 What some northerners eat is rubbish (5) TRIPE
6 Reading this may get one over sin, might we deduce? (7,7)
7 Cooked, covered with breadcrumbs, I turn Aga off (2,6) AU GRATIN
8 Tapes wound round small garden plant (5,3)
9 Favouritism in the workplace that does not extend to girls? (4,3,3,4)
15 Bulbs kept initially in paper (9) ONIONSKIN
16 Old copper writes down eye specialists (8) OCULISTS
17 Flares up over recently stolen photograph (8) SNAPSHOT
19 Horrified at hag’s concoction (6) AGHAST
20 Prison camp over in Bengal, at Siliguri (6) STALAG
22 Muscular dog (5) HUSKY

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Lover’s lost love in European capital (4) ROME
3 Leaders, real idiots, in dissaray (10)
10 Agree to study mould (7)
11 I name magazine that’s current (2,5) IN VOGUE
12 Substantially surrounded by German city church (2,7)
13 Celebrity, first in training to jump (5)START
14 Extremely happy, nun once idol destroyed (2,5,4)ON CLOUD NINE
18 Stable in eastern walled city (11)
21 Decline drinks, say (5)
22 Thinking back, criminal hid things (9)HINDSIGHT
23 Check on fatality by entrance to Stormont Castle (7)
24 Cocky type rounded hill, was almost captured (4-3)
25 Cool enough? (10)SATISFYING
26 Male part shortened (4)
Down
1 Flinch in fear on bend (6)RECOIL
2 Bodyguard died in pit on top of ridge (6)
4 Sister in party dress can (9)
5 What some northerners eat is rubbish (5) TRIPE
6 Reading this may get one over sin, might we deduce? (7,7)
7 Cooked, covered with breadcrumbs, I turn Aga off (2,6) AU GRATIN
8 Tapes wound round small garden plant (5,3)
9 Favouritism in the workplace that does not extend to girls? (4,3,3,4)
15 Bulbs kept initially in paper (9) ONIONSKIN
16 Old copper writes down eye specialists (8) OCULISTS
17 Flares up over recently stolen photograph (8) SNAPSHOT
19 Horrified at hag’s concoction (6) AGHAST
20 Prison camp over in Bengal, at Siliguri (6) STALAG
22 Muscular dog (5) HUSKY

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Lover’s lost love in European capital (4) ROME
3 Leaders, real idiots, in dissaray (10)EDITORIALS
10 Agree to study mould (7)CONFORM
11 I name magazine that’s current (2,5) IN VOGUE
12 Substantially surrounded by German city church (2,7)IN ESSENCE
13 Celebrity, first in training to jump (5)START
14 Extremely happy, nun once idol destroyed (2,5,4)ON CLOUD NINE
18 Stable in eastern walled city (11)CONSTANTINE
21 Decline drinks, say (5)LAPSE
22 Thinking back, criminal hid things (9)HINDSIGHT
23 Check on fatality by entrance to Stormont Castle (7)SCHLOSS
24 Cocky type rounded hill, was almost captured (4-3)KNOW-ALL
25 Cool enough? (10)SATISFYING
26 Male part shortened (4)STAG
Down
1 Flinch in fear on bend (6)RECOIL
2 Bodyguard died in pit on top of ridge (6)MINDER
4 Sister in party dress can (9)DOMINICAN
5 What some northerners eat is rubbish (5) TRIPE
6 Reading this may get one over sin, might we deduce? (7,7)REVISED VERSION
7 Cooked, covered with breadcrumbs, I turn Aga off (2,6) AU GRATIN
8 Tapes wound round small garden plant (5,3)SWEET PEA
9 Favouritism in the workplace that does not extend to girls? (4,3,3,4)JOBS FOR THE BOYS
15 Bulbs kept initially in paper (9) ONIONSKIN
16 Old copper writes down eye specialists (8) OCULISTS
17 Flares up over recently stolen photograph (8) SNAPSHOT
19 Horrified at hag’s concoction (6) AGHAST
20 Prison camp over in Bengal, at Siliguri (6) STALAG
22 Muscular dog (5) HUSKY

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Dr. Strangelove, a bumbling diamond-pursuing detective? (5,7)
8 Bind with tea in the midst of a revolutionary number (7)
9 Mishandled lab log was comprehensive (6) GLOBAL
11 Hint about hoarding a 13 Dn. brought back to Hawaii is related to healthy nutrition (9)
12 Letters from Mossad humour the ascetic (5)
14 Coastal shrubs Marie cut in-between jobs (9)
16 Capital sailor overwhelms the pilot officer in an equestrian sport (4)
18 Sound from a sty? (4)
19 Crazy paratroopers chase away a couple of Romeos with the model in the TV serial (4,5)
21 Problem for the immediate descendants (5)
22 Sight a pet playing with the pasta (9)
23 Margins lost in lottery game after backing the German with a comic’s asset (6)
25 European with the uninitiated Russian (7)
26 German children’s garden may prepare them for primary school (12) KINDERGARTEN
Down
2 Passions seem extinct, unfortunately (11) EXCITEMENTS
3 Charms turning up a covering for horse heads is owned jointly by you and me (8)
4 Deductive reasoning error reported on paper (9)
5 Reason to make use of sorcery to look for the master (5)
6 Leaders of the Egyptian group of investment service managers show self-interest (6)
7 Fool stepping up power for the health resort (3) SPA
8 UK drivers ignored disconcerting acceleration carried out using a computer network (10)
10 Robot’s confiscation of iodine points to takeover of human activity by machines (10)
13 Leave complaint in speech about the post-meal drink (7,4)
15 Naval group following the points on a note (9)
17 Spoon-shaped coracle up in flames after taking in hydrogen (8)
20 Invention’s aim (6)
22 Smooth transition (5)
24 Annoy some of their kids (3) IRK

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Dr. Strangelove, a bumbling diamond-pursuing detective? (5,7)
8 Bind with tea in the midst of a revolutionary number (7)
9 Mishandled lab log was comprehensive (6) GLOBAL
11 Hint about hoarding a 13 Dn. brought back to Hawaii is related to healthy nutrition (9)
12 Letters from Mossad humour the ascetic (5)
14 Coastal shrubs Marie cut in-between jobs (9)
16 Capital sailor overwhelms the pilot officer in an equestrian sport (4)
18 Sound from a sty? (4)
19 Crazy paratroopers chase away a couple of Romeos with the model in the TV serial (4,5)
21 Problem for the immediate descendants (5)
22 Sight a pet playing with the pasta (9)
23 Margins lost in lottery game after backing the German with a comic’s asset (6)
25 European with the uninitiated Russian (7)
26 German children’s garden may prepare them for primary school (12) KINDERGARTEN
Down
2 Passions seem extinct, unfortunately (11) EXCITEMENTS
3 Charms turning up a covering for horse heads is owned jointly by you and me (8)
4 Deductive reasoning error reported on paper (9)
5 Reason to make use of sorcery to look for the master (5)
6 Leaders of the Egyptian group of investment service managers show self-interest (6)
7 Fool stepping up power for the health resort (3) SPA
8 UK drivers ignored disconcerting acceleration carried out using a computer network (10) ELECTRONIC
10 Robot’s confiscation of iodine points to takeover of human activity by machines (10) AUTOMATION
13 Leave complaint in speech about the post-meal drink (7,4) DESSERT WINE
15 Naval group following the points on a note (9) SEAFARING
17 Spoon-shaped coracle up in flames after taking in hydrogen (8) COCHLEAR
20 Invention’s aim (6)
22 Smooth transition (5)
24 Annoy some of their kids (3) IRK

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Dr. Strangelove, a bumbling diamond-pursuing detective? (5,7)
8 Bind with tea in the midst of a revolutionary number (7)
9 Mishandled lab log was comprehensive (6) GLOBAL
11 Hint about hoarding a 13 Dn. brought back to Hawaii is related to healthy nutrition (9)
12 Letters from Mossad humour the ascetic (5)SADHU
14 Coastal shrubs Marie cut in-between jobs (9)
16 Capital sailor overwhelms the pilot officer in an equestrian sport (4)OSLO
18 Sound from a sty? (4)
19 Crazy paratroopers chase away a couple of Romeos with the model in the TV serial (4,5)
21 Problem for the immediate descendants (5)ISSUE
22 Sight a pet playing with the pasta (9)SPAGHETTI
23 Margins lost in lottery game after backing the German with a comic’s asset (6)
25 European with the uninitiated Russian (7)IBERIAN
26 German children’s garden may prepare them for primary school (12) KINDERGARTEN
Down
2 Passions seem extinct, unfortunately (11) EXCITEMENTS
3 Charms turning up a covering for horse heads is owned jointly by you and me (8)
4 Deductive reasoning error reported on paper (9)
5 Reason to make use of sorcery to look for the master (5)
6 Leaders of the Egyptian group of investment service managers show self-interest (6)
7 Fool stepping up power for the health resort (3) SPA
8 UK drivers ignored disconcerting acceleration carried out using a computer network (10) ELECTRONIC
10 Robot’s confiscation of iodine points to takeover of human activity by machines (10) AUTOMATION
13 Leave complaint in speech about the post-meal drink (7,4) DESSERT WINE
15 Naval group following the points on a note (9) SEAFARING
17 Spoon-shaped coracle up in flames after taking in hydrogen (8) COCHLEAR
20 Invention’s aim (6)
22 Smooth transition (5)
24 Annoy some of their kids (3) IRK

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Dr. Strangelove, a bumbling diamond-pursuing detective? (5,7)PETER SELLERS
8 Bind with tea in the midst of a revolutionary number (7)ENCHAIN
9 Mishandled lab log was comprehensive (6) GLOBAL
11 Hint about hoarding a 13 Dn. brought back to Hawaii is related to healthy nutrition (9)EUTROPHIC
12 Letters from Mossad humour the ascetic (5)SADHU
14 Coastal shrubs Marie cut in-between jobs (9)TAMARISKS
16 Capital sailor overwhelms the pilot officer in an equestrian sport (4)OSLO
18 Sound from a sty? (4)OINK
19 Crazy paratroopers chase away a couple of Romeos with the model in the TV serial (4,5)SOAP OPERA
21 Problem for the immediate descendants (5)ISSUE
22 Sight a pet playing with the pasta (9)SPAGHETTI
23 Margins lost in lottery game after backing the German with a comic’s asset (6)TIMING
25 European with the uninitiated Russian (7)IBERIAN
26 German children’s garden may prepare them for primary school (12) KINDERGARTEN
Down
2 Passions seem extinct, unfortunately (11) EXCITEMENTS
3 Charms turning up a covering for horse heads is owned jointly by you and me (8)ENAMOURS
4 Deductive reasoning error reported on paper (9)SYNTHESIS
5 Reason to make use of sorcery to look for the master (5)LOGIC
6 Leaders of the Egyptian group of investment service managers show self-interest (6)EGOISM
7 Fool stepping up power for the health resort (3) SPA
8 UK drivers ignored disconcerting acceleration carried out using a computer network (10) ELECTRONIC
10 Robot’s confiscation of iodine points to takeover of human activity by machines (10) AUTOMATION
13 Leave complaint in speech about the post-meal drink (7,4) DESSERT WINE
15 Naval group following the points on a note (9) SEAFARING
17 Spoon-shaped coracle up in flames after taking in hydrogen (8) COCHLEAR
20 Invention’s aim (6)DESIGN
22 Smooth transition (5)SEGUE
24 Annoy some of their kids (3) IRK

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8)
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8)
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6)
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5)
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7)
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7)
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8)
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6)
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3)
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)
26 Calling Korea say (6)

DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6)
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10)
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6)
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10)
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8)
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7)
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6)
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)
23 Say slipping off top mountain (4)

[CLUELESS]

Once again, no grid :banghead:

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8)
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8) OBIESANT
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6) EUROPE
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5)
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7)
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7)
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8)
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6)
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3) DRESS TIE
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)
26 Calling Korea say (6)
DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6)
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10) METASTASIS
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6)
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10) THREEPENCE
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8)
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7)
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6)
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8)
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8) OBIESANT
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6) EUROPE
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STAORE
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7) IDOLISE
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7) BRISKET
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8) SPANISH AMERICAN
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6) LAPTOP
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3) DRESS TIE
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)
26 Calling Korea say (6)
DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6)
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10) METASTASIS
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6)
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10) THREEPENCE
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8)
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7)
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6)
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)RAVAGE
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8)
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8) OBIESANT
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6) EUROPE
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STORE
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7) IDOLISE
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7) BRISKET
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8) SPANISH AMERICAN
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6) LAPTOP
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3) DRESS TIE
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)FEDERATE
26 Calling Korea say (6)
DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)NAN BREAD
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6)
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10) METASTASIS
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6)
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10) THREEPENCE
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8)
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)EXAMINED
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7)
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6)
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)
23 Say slipping off top mountain (4)PEAK

[spchennai]

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)RAVAGE
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8) ACADEMIA
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8) OBIESANT
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6) EUROPE
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STORE
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7) IDOLISE
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7) BRISKET
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8) SPANISH AMERICAN
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6) LAPTOP
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3) DRESS TIE
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)FEDERATE
26 Calling Korea say (6) CAREER
DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)NAN BREAD
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6) MARINA?
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10) METASTASIS
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6) DISPUR
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10) THREEPENCE
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8) LENGTHEN
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)EXAMINED
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7) GARDNER
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6) PEAHEN
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)
23 Say slipping off top mountain (4)PEAK

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)RAVAGE
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8) ACADEMIA
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8) OBIESANT
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6) EUROPE
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STORE
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7) IDOLISE
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7) BRISKET
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8) SPANISH AMERICAN
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6) LAPTOP
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3) DRESS TIE
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)FEDERATE
26 Calling Korea say (6) CAREER
DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)NAN BREAD
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6) MANILA
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10) METASTASIS
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)WALTZED
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)FAZE
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)DETRITUS
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6) DISPUR
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10) THREEPENCE
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8) LENGTHEN
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)EXAMINED
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7) GARDNER
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6) PEAHEN
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)INSURE
23 Say slipping off top mountain (4)PEAK

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Petition papers (5)
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9)
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3)
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2)
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8)
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8)
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6)
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7)
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3)
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5)

Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7)
2 Chief setter turns up always (5)
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9)
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6)
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)
6 Token form of resistance (5)
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9)
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9)
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9)
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7)
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7)
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6)
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5)
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5)

[Russellrvw]

12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APR[il] ON[e]

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Petition papers (5)
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9)
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3)
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2)
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8)
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8)
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6)
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7)
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3)
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5) SPECS
Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7) PROTEST
2 Chief setter turns up always (5)
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9) SPAGHETTI
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6)
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)
6 Token form of resistance (5)
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9)
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9)
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9)
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7)
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7) DRYNESS
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6)
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5)
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5) ALONE

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Petition papers (5)
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9)
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3)
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2) DREAM UP
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8)
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8)
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6) PRAYED
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7)
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3) IRON ORE
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5) SPECS
Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7) PROTEST
2 Chief setter turns up always (5)
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9) SPAGHETTI
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6)
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)
6 Token form of resistance (5)
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9) ADMIRALTY
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9)
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9)
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7)
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7) DRYNESS
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6)
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5) LLANO
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5) ALONE

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[deepakgita]

Across
1 Petition papers (5) PRESS
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9) PERFORATE
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3) OPEN-AIR
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2) DREAM UP
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8) UNDERLIE
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8) MANDIBLE
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6) PRAYED
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7)
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3) IRON ORE
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5) SPECS
Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7) PROTEST
2 Chief setter turns up always (5)
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9) SPAGHETTI
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6)
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)
6 Token form of resistance (5)
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9) ADMIRALTY
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9)
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9)
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7)
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7) DRYNESS
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6)
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5) LLANO
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5) ALONE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Petition papers (5) PRESS
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9) PERFORATE
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3) OPEN-AIR
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2) DREAM UP
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8) UNDERLIE
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8) MANDIBLE
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6) PRAYED
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)RURAL
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7)
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3) IRON ORE
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5) SPECS
Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7) PROTEST
2 Chief setter turns up always (5)
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9) SPAGHETTI
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6)
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)RUDIMENT
6 Token form of resistance (5)OMEGA
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9) ADMIRALTY
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)EXPANSE
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9)
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9)
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)PLAYGOER
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7)
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7) DRYNESS
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6)
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5) LLANO
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5) ALONE

[spchennai]

Across
1 Petition papers (5) PRESS
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9) PERFORATE
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3) OPEN-AIR
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2) DREAM UP
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8) UNDERLIE
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8) MANDIBLE
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6) PRAYED
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)RURAL
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7) AVOCADO
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3) IRON ORE
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5) SPECS
Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7) PROTEST
2 Chief setter turns up always (5) EMEER
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9) SPAGHETTI
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6) PERIOD
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)RUDIMENT
6 Token form of resistance (5)OMEGA
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9) ADMIRALTY
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)EXPANSE
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9) INNERMOST
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9) EGREGIOUS
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)PLAYGOER
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7) MARCATO
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7) DRYNESS
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6) LUPINE
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5) LLANO
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5) ALONE

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

Welcome, Saarang!

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5)
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5)
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5)
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9)
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)

Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9)
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5)
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4)
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7)
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4)
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9)
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)
21 Diviner translated English words (6)
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5)
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5)
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5) OUIJA
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5)
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5) NAIAD
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9) EMERGENCY
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)
Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9)
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5)
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4) NAPPY RASH
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7) NASCENT
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4)
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9)
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)
21 Diviner translated English words (6)
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5)
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5)
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5) OUIJA
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5)
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5) NAIAD
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9) EMERGENCY
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)DRAPE
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)
Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)AWASH
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9)
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5)
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4) NAPPY RASH
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7) NASCENT
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)KOREAN
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4)
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9)
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)ERRATIC
21 Diviner translated English words (6)DOWSER
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5)
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5)
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5) OUIJA
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5)
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5) NAIAD
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9) EMERGENCY
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)DRAPE
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)
Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)AWASH
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9)
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5)
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4) NAPPY RASH
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7) NASCENT
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)KOREAN
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4) DOGGY BAGS
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9) ROYALTIES
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)ERRATIC
21 Diviner translated English words (6)DOWSER
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5) LASER
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5) DEISM
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5) NADIR

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5) OUIJA
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5) LIFE PEERS
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5) NAIAD
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9) EMERGENCY
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)DRAPE
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)
Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)AWASH
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9) ARLINGTON
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5) LOFTS
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4) NAPPY RASH
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7) NASCENT
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)KOREAN
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4) DOGGY FOOD
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9) ROYALTIES
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)ERRATIC
21 Diviner translated English words (6)DOWSER
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5)
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5)
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5) OUIJA
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5) LIFE PEERS
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)EARTHEN
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5) NAIAD
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9) EMERGENCY
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)RELAYED
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)LONGBOW
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)TOSCANINI
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)DRAPE
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)CHRISTMAS TREES
Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)BRIERPIPE
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)AWASH
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9) ARLINGTON
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5) LOFTS
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4) NAPPY RASH
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)OBESE
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7) NASCENT
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)KOREAN
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4) DOGGY FOOD
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9) ROYALTIES
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)ERRATIC
21 Diviner translated English words (6)DOWSER
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5)DEISM
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5)NADIR
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5)

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5)
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8)
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7)
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7)
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4)
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7)
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8)
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5)

Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6)
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10)
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4)
5 After a bite order beer (6)
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8)
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY}
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7)
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6)
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6)
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5)
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8)
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7)
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7)
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4)
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7) COTERIE
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8)
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5) ENDED

Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6)
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10)
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4)
5 After a bite order beer (6)
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8) SODIUM CHLORIDE
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY} (or ELASTICITY?)
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7)
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6) AGREED
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6)
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5)
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8)
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7) UKELELE
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7)
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4) MAE WEST
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7) COTERIE
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8) ADHERENT
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5) ENDED

Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6)
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10) BATTLEDORE
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4) BRAT
5 After a bite order beer (6)
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8) SODIUM CHLORIDE
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY} Correction ELASTICITY
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7)
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6) AGREED
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6)
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5)
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8) ACROBATS
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7) UKELELE
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7) CHANCRE
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4) MAE WEST
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7) COTERIE
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8) ADHERENT
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5) ENDED
Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6)
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10) BATTLEDORE
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4) BRAT
5 After a bite order beer (6)
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8) SODIUM CHLORIDE
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY} Correction ELASTICITY
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7) MACHETE
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6) AGREED
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6) AGENDA
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4) TIED

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5)
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8) ACROBATS
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)DAMPEST
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)TRAINEE
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7) UKELELE
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)EPITOME
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7) CHANCRE
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4) MAE WEST
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7) COTERIE
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8) ADHERENT
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5) ENDED
Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6)
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10) BATTLEDORE
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4) BRAT
5 After a bite order beer (6)
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8) SODIUM CHLORIDE
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)BEARISH
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY} Correction ELASTICITY
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7) MACHETE
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)SCAMP
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6) AGREED
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6) AGENDA
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4) TIED

[spchennai]

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5) SERGE
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8) ACROBATS
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)DAMPEST
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)TRAINEE
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7) UKELELE
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)EPITOME
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7) CHANCRE
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4) MAE WEST
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7) COTERIE
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8) ADHERENT
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5) ENDED
Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6) DELETE
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10) BATTLEDORE
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4) BRAT
5 After a bite order beer (6) STINGO
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8) SODIUM CHLORIDE
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)BEARISH
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY} Correction ELASTICITY
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7) MACHETE
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)SCAMP
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6) AGREED
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6) AGENDA
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4) TIED

[pavalamani pragasam]

1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)CROMLECH

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

A kind request to Saarang: Please highlight your answers; it is very easy - type before the answer and after it.

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 In dispute with data she circulated about the feller (2,11) [AT (LOGGER)HEADS*]
10 Peers at the ground (5) LORDS (DD)
11 Perhaps use drill on bearing, engineers used it before (5,4) (SLIDE RUL*)(E)
12 Many will affirm common sense is hollow (9) C AVER NOUS
13 It’s a fighter’s cry, my friend (5) A MIG O
14 Happy to harangue about our country (not at home) (7)
16 Accommodates as the globe is transformed (7)
18 Discipline could start to move it, as they say (7)
20 Man of god loses interest in church (7)
22 Sharpened hard and done away with (5)
24 He helps reform Satanists (9)
26 “Putting them in office” is fashionable saying (9)
27 Uncle Sam managed to hoard capital (5)
28 Grudgingly made Alfred healthy (4-9)

Down
2 Did well then, partly to drive away (7)
3 Watchful and orderly following a river (9)
4 Relish only when down wind (5)
5 Not starting to analyze such bad weather (9)
6 Measures before a medical procedure (5)
7 Party hiring for fire fighting (7)
8 Current seating arrangement before departure 8,5)
9 Reprimanding sailor for chasing monster at sea (13)
15 Wine promoting opera? Doubtful (9)
17 Exotic places and scenery (9)
19 In this part of the world, men sadly suffer memory loss (7)
21 Impediment to melt away the butter inside (7)
23 One from diamond harbour lacks height (5)
25 It’s sweet to see daily American resurgence (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 In dispute with data she circulated about the feller (2,11) [AT (LOGGER)HEADS*]
10 Peers at the ground (5) LORDS (DD)
11 Perhaps use drill on bearing, engineers used it before (5,4) (SLIDE RUL*)(E)
12 Many will affirm common sense is hollow (9) C AVER NOUS
13 It’s a fighter’s cry, my friend (5) A MIG O
14 Happy to harangue about our country (not at home) (7)
16 Accommodates as the globe is transformed (7)
18 Discipline could start to move it, as they say (7)
20 Man of god loses interest in church (7)
22 Sharpened hard and done away with (5)
24 He helps reform Satanists (9)
26 “Putting them in office” is fashionable saying (9)
27 Uncle Sam managed to hoard capital (5)
28 Grudgingly made Alfred healthy (4-9)
Down
2 Did well then, partly to drive away (7) THRIVED
3 Watchful and orderly following a river (9) OBSERVANT
4 Relish only when down wind (5) GUSTO
5 Not starting to analyze such bad weather (9) (-B)RAINSTORM
6 Measures before a medical procedure (5) ENEMA
7 Party hiring for fire fighting (7)
8 Current seating arrangement before departure 8,5)
9 Reprimanding sailor for chasing monster at sea (13)
15 Wine promoting opera? Doubtful (9)
17 Exotic places and scenery (9)
19 In this part of the world, men sadly suffer memory loss (7)
21 Impediment to melt away the butter inside (7)
23 One from diamond harbour lacks height (5)
25 It’s sweet to see daily American resurgence (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 In dispute with data she circulated about the feller (2,11) [AT (LOGGER)HEADS*]
10 Peers at the ground (5) LORDS (DD)
11 Perhaps use drill on bearing, engineers used it before (5,4) (SLIDE RUL*)(E)
12 Many will affirm common sense is hollow (9) C AVER NOUS
13 It’s a fighter’s cry, my friend (5) A MIG O
14 Happy to harangue about our country (not at home) (7)
16 Accommodates as the globe is transformed (7)OBLIGES
18 Discipline could start to move it, as they say (7)
20 Man of god loses interest in church (7)
22 Sharpened hard and done away with (5)
24 He helps reform Satanists (9)ASSISTANT
26 “Putting them in office” is fashionable saying (9)
27 Uncle Sam managed to hoard capital (5)
28 Grudgingly made Alfred healthy (4-9)
Down
2 Did well then, partly to drive away (7) THRIVED
3 Watchful and orderly following a river (9) OBSERVANT
4 Relish only when down wind (5) GUSTO
5 Not starting to analyze such bad weather (9) (-B)RAINSTORM
6 Measures before a medical procedure (5) ENEMA
7 Party hiring for fire fighting (7)DOUSING
8 Current seating arrangement before departure 8,5)
9 Reprimanding sailor for chasing monster at sea (13)
15 Wine promoting opera? Doubtful (9)
17 Exotic places and scenery (9)LANDSCAPE
19 In this part of the world, men sadly suffer memory loss (7)AMNESIA
21 Impediment to melt away the butter inside (7)
23 One from diamond harbour lacks height (5)
25 It’s sweet to see daily American resurgence (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 In dispute with data she circulated about the feller (2,11) [AT (LOGGER)HEADS*]
10 Peers at the ground (5) LORDS (DD)
11 Perhaps use drill on bearing, engineers used it before (5,4) (SLIDE RUL*)(E)
12 Many will affirm common sense is hollow (9) C AVER NOUS
13 It’s a fighter’s cry, my friend (5) A MIG O
14 Happy to harangue about our country (not at home) (7)
16 Accommodates as the globe is transformed (7)OBLIGES
18 Discipline could start to move it, as they say (7)
20 Man of god loses interest in church (7)
22 Sharpened hard and done away with (5)
24 He helps reform Satanists (9)ASSISTANT
26 “Putting them in office” is fashionable saying (9)
27 Uncle Sam managed to hoard capital (5)
28 Grudgingly made Alfred healthy (4-9)
Down
2 Did well then, partly to drive away (7) THRIVED
3 Watchful and orderly following a river (9) OBSERVANT
4 Relish only when down wind (5) GUSTO
5 Not starting to analyze such bad weather (9) (-B)RAINSTORM
6 Measures before a medical procedure (5) ENEMA
7 Party hiring for fire fighting (7)DOUSING
8 Current seating arrangement before departure 8,5) ELECTRIC CHAIR
9 Reprimanding sailor for chasing monster at sea (13) REMONSTRATING
15 Wine promoting opera? Doubtful (9) TENTATIVE
17 Exotic places and scenery (9)LANDSCAPE
19 In this part of the world, men sadly suffer memory loss (7)AMNESIA
21 Impediment to melt away the butter inside (7) TRAMMEL
23 One from diamond harbour lacks height (5) DWARF
25 It’s sweet to see daily American resurgence (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 In dispute with data she circulated about the feller (2,11) [AT (LOGGER)HEADS*]
10 Peers at the ground (5) LORDS (DD)
11 Perhaps use drill on bearing, engineers used it before (5,4) (SLIDE RUL*)(E)
12 Many will affirm common sense is hollow (9) C AVER NOUS
13 It’s a fighter’s cry, my friend (5) A MIG O
14 Happy to harangue about our country (not at home) (7) RADIANT
16 Accommodates as the globe is transformed (7)OBLIGES
18 Discipline could start to move it, as they say (7) CHASTEN
20 Man of god loses interest in church (7) MINSTER
22 Sharpened hard and done away with (5) HONED
24 He helps reform Satanists (9)ASSISTANT
26 “Putting them in office” is fashionable saying (9) INSTATING
27 Uncle Sam managed to hoard capital (5) AMMAN
28 Grudgingly made Alfred healthy (4-9) HALF-HEARTEDLY
Down
2 Did well then, partly to drive away (7) THRIVED
3 Watchful and orderly following a river (9) OBSERVANT
4 Relish only when down wind (5) GUSTO
5 Not starting to analyze such bad weather (9) (-B)RAINSTORM
6 Measures before a medical procedure (5) ENEMA
7 Party hiring for fire fighting (7)DOUSING
8 Current seating arrangement before departure 8,5) ELECTRIC CHAIR
9 Reprimanding sailor for chasing monster at sea (13) REMONSTRATING
15 Wine promoting opera? Doubtful (9) TENTATIVE
17 Exotic places and scenery (9)LANDSCAPE
19 In this part of the world, men sadly suffer memory loss (7)AMNESIA
21 Impediment to melt away the butter inside (7) TRAMMEL
23 One from diamond harbour lacks height (5) DWARF
25 It’s sweet to see daily American resurgence (5) SUGAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Absurd, like the team that always loses? (9)
6 Start of Boléro- unaltered arrangement (5)
9 Peacock's last put in to annoy Bohemian poet (5)
10 Guide showing policeman clergyman's residence (9)
11 Managed to invite endless resentment (7)
12 Fiery type, husband associated with Proust novel (7)
13 Oddity in terribly icy dairy sons may reveal (12)
17 Gofer may make off with diamonds, jewels originally in our vaults (6,6)
20 Rally rounding on head of state (7) M(ON)ARCH
21 Weird row on street (7) ST RANGE
22 Game not about to be brought round in place of cheese (9)
23 Water animal and swine beheaded (5) [-R]OTTER
24 Guide showing prophet round heart of marketplace (5) S(T)EER
25 Stand for the Queen over there (9) RE PRESENT

Down
1 Picture - left artist with it (8)
2 Poorly in one in very large state (8)
3 Tired and emotional and shabby (3,5,3,4)
4 Embarrassed, the Parisian put up church official (5)
5 Additional payment made by cleaner entering sweep (9)
6 Having completed a circuit, but no further forward? (4,2,6,3)
7 Careless in dock, arrested by undercover agent (6)
8 Crime writer wasted year on board (6)
14 Happy hour - binge in one next door (9)
15 Duff gen? Vet it for sketch (8)
16 Genuine Greek and Italian film (4,4)
18 Feels upset and annoyed in trading centre in centre of Nassau (6)
19 Single and alone (6)
21 Build scenery at university (3,2)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Absurd, like the team that always loses? (9)
6 Start of Boléro- unaltered arrangement (5)
9 Peacock's last put in to annoy Bohemian poet (5)
10 Guide showing policeman clergyman's residence (9)
11 Managed to invite endless resentment (7)
12 Fiery type, husband associated with Proust novel (7)
13 Oddity in terribly icy dairy sons may reveal (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Gofer may make off with diamonds, jewels originally in our vaults (6,6)
20 Rally rounding on head of state (7) M(ON)ARCH
21 Weird row on street (7) ST RANGE
22 Game not about to be brought round in place of cheese (9)
23 Water animal and swine beheaded (5) [-R]OTTER
24 Guide showing prophet round heart of marketplace (5) S(T)EER
25 Stand for the Queen over there (9) RE PRESENT
Down
1 Picture - left artist with it (8) PORTRAIT
2 Poorly in one in very large state (8) ILLINOIS
3 Tired and emotional and shabby (3,5,3,4)
4 Embarrassed, the Parisian put up church official (5)
5 Additional payment made by cleaner entering sweep (9)
6 Having completed a circuit, but no further forward? (4,2,6,3) BACK TO SQUARE ONE
7 Careless in dock, arrested by undercover agent (6)
8 Crime writer wasted year on board (6)
14 Happy hour - binge in one next door (9)
15 Duff gen? Vet it for sketch (8) VIGNETTE
16 Genuine Greek and Italian film (4,4)
18 Feels upset and annoyed in trading centre in centre of Nassau (6)
19 Single and alone (6)
21 Build scenery at university (3,2)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Absurd, like the team that always loses? (9)
6 Start of Boléro- unaltered arrangement (5)BASIS
9 Peacock's last put in to annoy Bohemian poet (5)
10 Guide showing policeman clergyman's residence (9)
11 Managed to invite endless resentment (7)RANCOUR
12 Fiery type, husband associated with Proust novel (7)
13 Oddity in terribly icy dairy sons may reveal (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Gofer may make off with diamonds, jewels originally in our vaults (6,6)
20 Rally rounding on head of state (7) M(ON)ARCH
21 Weird row on street (7) ST RANGE
22 Game not about to be brought round in place of cheese (9)
23 Water animal and swine beheaded (5) [-R]OTTER
24 Guide showing prophet round heart of marketplace (5) S(T)EER
25 Stand for the Queen over there (9) RE PRESENT
Down
1 Picture - left artist with it (8) PORTRAIT
2 Poorly in one in very large state (8) ILLINOIS
3 Tired and emotional and shabby (3,5,3,4)
4 Embarrassed, the Parisian put up church official (5)
5 Additional payment made by cleaner entering sweep (9)
6 Having completed a circuit, but no further forward? (4,2,6,3) BACK TO SQUARE ONE
7 Careless in dock, arrested by undercover agent (6)SLOPPY
8 Crime writer wasted year on board (6)
14 Happy hour - binge in one next door (9)NEIGHBOUR
15 Duff gen? Vet it for sketch (8) VIGNETTE
16 Genuine Greek and Italian film (4,4)
18 Feels upset and annoyed in trading centre in centre of Nassau (6)
19 Single and alone (6)
21 Build scenery at university (3,2)SET UP

[spchennai]

Across
1 Absurd, like the team that always loses? (9) POINTLESS
6 Start of Boléro- unaltered arrangement (5)BASIS
9 Peacock's last put in to annoy Bohemian poet (5)
10 Guide showing policeman clergyman's residence (9) DIRECTORY
11 Managed to invite endless resentment (7)RANCOUR
12 Fiery type, husband associated with Proust novel (7)
13 Oddity in terribly icy dairy sons may reveal (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Gofer may make off with diamonds, jewels originally in our vaults (6,6) OFFICE JUNIOR
20 Rally rounding on head of state (7) M(ON)ARCH
21 Weird row on street (7) ST RANGE
22 Game not about to be brought round in place of cheese (9)
23 Water animal and swine beheaded (5) [-R]OTTER
24 Guide showing prophet round heart of marketplace (5) S(T)EER
25 Stand for the Queen over there (9) RE PRESENT
Down
1 Picture - left artist with it (8) PORTRAIT
2 Poorly in one in very large state (8) ILLINOIS
3 Tired and emotional and shabby (3,5,3,4) THE WORSE FOR WEAR
4 Embarrassed, the Parisian put up church official (5)
5 Additional payment made by cleaner entering sweep (9) SURCHARGE
6 Having completed a circuit, but no further forward? (4,2,6,3) BACK TO SQUARE ONE
7 Careless in dock, arrested by undercover agent (6)SLOPPY
8 Crime writer wasted year on board (6)
14 Happy hour - binge in one next door (9)NEIGHBOUR
15 Duff gen? Vet it for sketch (8) VIGNETTE
16 Genuine Greek and Italian film (4,4)
18 Feels upset and annoyed in trading centre in centre of Nassau (6)
19 Single and alone (6)
21 Build scenery at university (3,2)SET UP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Absurd, like the team that always loses? (9) POINTLESS
6 Start of Boléro- unaltered arrangement (5)BASIS
9 Peacock's last put in to annoy Bohemian poet (5)RILKE
10 Guide showing policeman clergyman's residence (9) DIRECTORY
11 Managed to invite endless resentment (7)RANCOUR
12 Fiery type, husband associated with Proust novel (7)HOTSPUR
13 Oddity in terribly icy dairy sons may reveal (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Gofer may make off with diamonds, jewels originally in our vaults (6,6) OFFICE JUNIOR
20 Rally rounding on head of state (7) M(ON)ARCH
21 Weird row on street (7) ST RANGE
22 Game not about to be brought round in place of cheese (9)ROQUEFORT
23 Water animal and swine beheaded (5) [-R]OTTER
24 Guide showing prophet round heart of marketplace (5) S(T)EER
25 Stand for the Queen over there (9) RE PRESENT
Down
1 Picture - left artist with it (8) PORTRAIT
2 Poorly in one in very large state (8) ILLINOIS
3 Tired and emotional and shabby (3,5,3,4) THE WORSE FOR WEAR
4 Embarrassed, the Parisian put up church official (5)ELDER
5 Additional payment made by cleaner entering sweep (9) SURCHARGE
6 Having completed a circuit, but no further forward? (4,2,6,3) BACK TO SQUARE ONE
7 Careless in dock, arrested by undercover agent (6)SLOPPY
8 Crime writer wasted year on board (6)SAYERS
14 Happy hour - binge in one next door (9)NEIGHBOUR
15 Duff gen? Vet it for sketch (8) VIGNETTE
16 Genuine Greek and Italian film (4,4)TRUE GRIT
18 Feels upset and annoyed in trading centre in centre of Nassau (6)SMARTS
19 Single and alone (6)UNIQUE
21 Build scenery at university (3,2)SET UP

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Wonder why they are not paying attention to publish the grid in the web edition? So careless of the people at The Hindu... my routine is getting upset....:smokesmile:

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Master class with many absent and sick (7)
5 Keep away from a black mark (7)
9 Sir Francis marked off dismissing first mate (5)
10 Is it amusing or funny? He doesn’t know (9)
11 Sadhus sent penitent back inside, it’s an absurdity (9)
12 Tungsten has and advantage over Iron (5)
13 & 1dn. Football team on field gets publicity – free(4,6)
15 Pre-fab structure for parking in the area (8)
18 Troublesome American private (2,6)
19 Law and order could be temporal (4)
22 Fix with a little chat, perhaps (5)
24 Playing tic-tac-toe Charlie goes for power shift (9)
26 Naval officer’s men involved in one night stand (9)
27 Sheet immersed in oil of Olay retrieved (5)
28 Covering the seed in air (7)
29 Boa stretched over some distance (7)

DOWN
1 See 13 Ac.
2 Each melon when crushed will change colour (9) CHAMELEON
3 Cry when in trouble at least (5) BLEAT
4 Saga of unfinished food – the rumblings start from here (9) EPICENTRE
5 She was for a long time without name (5) AGNES
6 Crazy southern men dance (9) SCREWBALL
7 Zeroed in on me with help from outside (5)
8 Want to have a good man who fitted things together (6)
14 See tipsy Thomas finish the wine it’s disgusting (9)
16 Poor Astor’s complaint over the dish (5,4)
17 Complication in accommodating fifty one in a big room, perhaps(9)
20 Quiet, extremely powerful and corrosive thing (6)
21 Brave astronaut lost a member (6)
23 Ram down on a place in Florida (5)
24 Flower power, may be one year later (5)
25 Decide hell is a no-no (5)

E&OE

[Russellrvw]

FONT=Times New Roman]ACROSS[/FONT]
1 Master class with many absent and sick (7)MA CA[-LI]BRE
5 Keep away from a black mark (7)
9 Sir Francis marked off dismissing first mate (5)
10 Is it amusing or funny? He doesn’t know (9)
11 Sadhus sent penitent back inside, it’s an absurdity (9)
12 Tungsten has and advantage over Iron (5)
13 & 1dn. Football team on field gets publicity – free(4,6)
15 Pre-fab structure for parking in the area (8) TERRA(P)IN
18 Troublesome American private (2,6) IN CAMERA*
19 Law and order could be temporal (4)
22 Fix with a little chat, perhaps (5)
24 Playing tic-tac-toe Charlie goes for power shift (9) PETTICOAT*tictactoe*-c+p
26 Naval officer’s men involved in one night stand (9)
27 Sheet immersed in oil of Olay retrieved (5)
28 Covering the seed in air (7)
29 Boa stretched over some distance (7)

DOWN
1 See 13 Ac.
2 Each melon when crushed will change colour (9) CHAMELEON
3 Cry when in trouble at least (5) BLEAT
4 Saga of unfinished food – the rumblings start from here (9) EPICENTRE
5 She was for a long time without name (5) AGNES
6 Crazy southern men dance (9) SCREWBALL
7 Zeroed in on me with help from outside (5)
8 Want to have a good man who fitted things together (6)
14 See tipsy Thomas finish the wine it’s disgusting (9)
16 Poor Astor’s complaint over the dish (5,4) (ROAST*) (BEEF)
17 Complication in accommodating fifty one in a big room, perhaps(9)
20 Quiet, extremely powerful and corrosive thing (6)
21 Brave astronaut lost a member (6)
23 Ram down on a place in Florida (5)
24 Flower power, may be one year later (5)
25 Decide hell is a no-no (5)

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Master class with many absent and sick (7)MA CA[-LI]BRE
5 Keep away from a black mark (7)
9 Sir Francis marked off dismissing first mate (5)
10 Is it amusing or funny? He doesn’t know (9) IGNORAMUS
11 Sadhus sent penitent back inside, it’s an absurdity (9) INEPTNESS
12 Tungsten has and advantage over Iron (5) WEDGE
13 & 1dn. Football team on field gets publicity – free(4,6) REAL MADRID
15 Pre-fab structure for parking in the area (8) TERRA(P)IN
18 Troublesome American private (2,6) IN CAMERA*
19 Law and order could be temporal (4)
22 Fix with a little chat, perhaps (5)
24 Playing tic-tac-toe Charlie goes for power shift (9) PETTICOAT*tictactoe*-c+p
26 Naval officer’s men involved in one night stand (9)
27 Sheet immersed in oil of Olay retrieved (5)
28 Covering the seed in air (7)
29 Boa stretched over some distance (7)
DOWN
1 See 13 Ac.
2 Each melon when crushed will change colour (9) CHAMELEON
3 Cry when in trouble at least (5) BLEAT
4 Saga of unfinished food – the rumblings start from here (9) EPICENTRE
5 She was for a long time without name (5) AGNES
6 Crazy southern men dance (9) SCREWBALL
7 Zeroed in on me with help from outside (5)
8 Want to have a good man who fitted things together (6) NESTED
14 See tipsy Thomas finish the wine it’s disgusting (9)
16 Poor Astor’s complaint over the dish (5,4) (ROAST*) (BEEF)
17 Complication in accommodating fifty one in a big room, perhaps(9)
20 Quiet, extremely powerful and corrosive thing (6)
21 Brave astronaut lost a member (6)
23 Ram down on a place in Florida (5)
24 Flower power, may be one year later (5)
25 Decide hell is a no-no (5)

[CLUELESS]

Wonder why they are not paying attention to publish the grid in the web edition? So careless of the people at The Hindu... my routine is getting upset....:smokesmile:
And I have stopped complaining, and finalise Plan B every morning.
Absolute callousness on the part of THC.:notthatway:

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Master class with many absent and sick (7)MA CA[-LI]BRE
5 Keep away from a black mark (7)ABSTAIN
9 Sir Francis marked off dismissing first mate (5)DRAKE
10 Is it amusing or funny? He doesn’t know (9) IGNORAMUS
11 Sadhus sent penitent back inside, it’s an absurdity (9) INEPTNESS
12 Tungsten has and advantage over Iron (5) WEDGE
13 & 1dn. Football team on field gets publicity – free(4,6) REAL MADRID
15 Pre-fab structure for parking in the area (8) TERRA(P)IN
18 Troublesome American private (2,6) IN CAMERA*
19 Law and order could be temporal (4)
22 Fix with a little chat, perhaps (5)
24 Playing tic-tac-toe Charlie goes for power shift (9) PETTICOAT*tictactoe*-c+p
26 Naval officer’s men involved in one night stand (9)
27 Sheet immersed in oil of Olay retrieved (5)
28 Covering the seed in air (7)
29 Boa stretched over some distance (7)FURLONG
DOWN
1 See 13 Ac.
2 Each melon when crushed will change colour (9) CHAMELEON
3 Cry when in trouble at least (5) BLEAT
4 Saga of unfinished food – the rumblings start from here (9) EPICENTRE
5 She was for a long time without name (5) AGNES
6 Crazy southern men dance (9) SCREWBALL
7 Zeroed in on me with help from outside (5)
8 Want to have a good man who fitted things together (6) NESTED
14 See tipsy Thomas finish the wine it’s disgusting (9)
16 Poor Astor’s complaint over the dish (5,4) (ROAST*) (BEEF)
17 Complication in accommodating fifty one in a big room, perhaps(9)
20 Quiet, extremely powerful and corrosive thing (6)
21 Brave astronaut lost a member (6)STRONG
23 Ram down on a place in Florida (5)
24 Flower power, may be one year later (5)
25 Decide hell is a no-no (5)INFER

[spchennai]

ACROSS
1 Master class with many absent and sick (7)MA CA[-LI]BRE
5 Keep away from a black mark (7)ABSTAIN
9 Sir Francis marked off dismissing first mate (5)DRAKE
10 Is it amusing or funny? He doesn’t know (9) IGNORAMUS
11 Sadhus sent penitent back inside, it’s an absurdity (9) INEPTNESS
12 Tungsten has and advantage over Iron (5) WEDGE
13 & 1dn. Football team on field gets publicity – free(4,6) REAL MADRID
15 Pre-fab structure for parking in the area (8) TERRA(P)IN
18 Troublesome American private (2,6) IN CAMERA*
19 Law and order could be temporal (4) LOBE
22 Fix with a little chat, perhaps (5) LATCH
24 Playing tic-tac-toe Charlie goes for power shift (9) PETTICOAT*tictactoe*-c+p
26 Naval officer’s men involved in one night stand (9) COMMODORE
27 Sheet immersed in oil of Olay retrieved (5) FOLIO
28 Covering the seed in air (7) DRAPERY
29 Boa stretched over some distance (7)FURLONG
DOWN
1 See 13 Ac.
2 Each melon when crushed will change colour (9) CHAMELEON
3 Cry when in trouble at least (5) BLEAT
4 Saga of unfinished food – the rumblings start from here (9) EPICENTRE
5 She was for a long time without name (5) AGNES
6 Crazy southern men dance (9) SCREWBALL
7 Zeroed in on me with help from outside (5) AIMED
8 Want to have a good man who fitted things together (6) NESTED
14 See tipsy Thomas finish the wine it’s disgusting (9) LOATHSOME
16 Poor Astor’s complaint over the dish (5,4) (ROAST*) (BEEF)
17 Complication in accommodating fifty one in a big room, perhaps(9) IMBROGLIO
20 Quiet, extremely powerful and corrosive thing (6) PLACID
21 Brave astronaut lost a member (6)STRONG
23 Ram down on a place in Florida (5) TAMPA
24 Flower power, may be one year later (5) PEONY
25 Decide hell is a no-no (5)INFER

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Model on inclined planes walks heavily (6)
4 Eccentric rule supersedes ancestry of native Aussies (8)
9 Enlightened by some prayer in a Mass (6)
10 Prevent smuggling in ecstasy pill not allowed in a bar (8)
12 Leaders in vehicle surveillance (8) (VAN)(GUARD)
13 Fields in a large region, not any bit small (6)
15 Patch up with a flirtatious woman (4)
16 Piece of item written in blog lying rather generously (10) OBLIGINGLY*
19 A Vedic chant uttered out hard gave protection (10) VACCINATED*-h
20 Queen possibly is worried on losing throne eventually (4)
23 Second shot in Guardian excludes vehicle (6)
25 Bald one taking part in flawless jobs makes off quickly (8)
27 “Understand,” they said, “girl will be required to get cover” (3,5)
28 Heavy vehicle’s no good (6)
29 Gumption, which some say, is needed to make food (8)
30 Depression and respite (6)

Down
1 In the telly, find one depression rising to reach capital (3,4) T(EL AV/I<-)V
2 Vehicle without transmitter is powerful on its own (9) AUTO NO MIC
3 Frustrated kid kept out of medical field (4-2)
5 Broken sculpture (4)
6 I do not do carving of a tusk (8)
7 Was roaming on a motorcycle (5)
8 A hypnotic for babies (7)
11 A spring harvest in the year for Bedouin, say (7)
14 Freedom for male children to be untruthful when talking? (7)
17 Enrage VIP by spreading rumour (9)
18 Rich king was in disguise in a poor man’s ride (8)
19 Alternate universes without nuclear energy and corruptive influences (7)
21 Plans to include Indians in good number? On the contrary (7)
22 Venue: Pub on top of amusement centre (6)
24 Can a researcher be roped in to teach? (5)
26 Drawback reportedly in forming alliance (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Model on inclined planes walks heavily (6) TRAMPS

4Eccentric rule supersedes ancestry of native Aussies (8)

9Enlightened by some prayer in a Mass (6)

10Prevent smuggling in ecstasy pill not allowed in a bar (8)

12Leaders in vehicle surveillance (8) VANGUARD

13Fields in a large region, not any bit small (6)

15Patch up with a flirtatious woman (4) VAMP

16Piece of item written in blog lying rather generously (10)

19A Vedic chant uttered out hard gave protection (10)

20Queen possibly is worried on losing throne eventually (4)

23Second shot in Guardian excludes vehicle (6)

25Bald one taking part in flawless jobs makes off quickly (8)

27“Understand,” they said, “girl will be required to get cover” (3,5)

28Heavy vehicle’s no good (6)

29Gumption, which some say, is needed to make food (8)

30Depression and respite (6)

Down

1In the telly, find one depression rising to reach capital (3,4) TEL AVIV

2Vehicle without transmitter is powerful on its own (9) AUTONOMIC

3Frustrated kid kept out of medical field (4-2)

5Broken sculpture (4)

6I do not do carving of a tusk (8)

7Was roaming on a motorcycle (5)

8A hypnotic for babies (7)

11A spring harvest in the year for Bedouin, say (7) ARABIAN

14Freedom for male children to be untruthful when talking? (7)

17Enrage VIP by spreading rumour (9) GRAPEVINE

18Rich king was in disguise in a poor man’s ride (8)

19Alternate universes without nuclear energy and corruptive influences (7) VIRUSES

21Plans to include Indians in good number? On the contrary (7)

22Venue: Pub on top of amusement centre (6)

24Can a researcher be roped in to teach? (5)

26Drawback reportedly in forming alliance (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Model on inclined planes walks heavily (6) TRAMPS
4 Eccentric rule supersedes ancestry of native Aussies (8)
9 Enlightened by some prayer in a Mass (6) LITANY
10 Prevent smuggling in ecstasy pill not allowed in a bar (8)
12 Leaders in vehicle surveillance (8) VANGUARD
13 Fields in a large region, not any bit small (6) STADIA
15 Patch up with a flirtatious woman (4) VAMP
16 Piece of item written in blog lying rather generously (10)
19 A Vedic chant uttered out hard gave protection (10)
20 Queen possibly is worried on losing throne eventually (4)
23 Second shot in Guardian excludes vehicle (6)
25 Bald one taking part in flawless jobs makes off quickly (8)
27 “Understand,” they said, “girl will be required to get cover” (3,5)
28 Heavy vehicle’s no good (6)
29 Gumption, which some say, is needed to make food (8)
30 Depression and respite (6)
Down
1 In the telly, find one depression rising to reach capital (3,4) TEL AVIV
2 Vehicle without transmitter is powerful on its own (9) AUTONOMIC
3 Frustrated kid kept out of medical field (4-2) PENT UP
5 Broken sculpture (4)
6 I do not do carving of a tusk (8) ODONTOID
7 Was roaming on a motorcycle (5)
8 A hypnotic for babies (7) LULLABY
11 A spring harvest in the year for Bedouin, say (7) ARABIAN
14 Freedom for male children to be untruthful when talking? (7)
17 Enrage VIP by spreading rumour (9) GRAPEVINE
18 Rich king was in disguise in a poor man’s ride (8)
19 Alternate universes without nuclear energy and corruptive influences (7) VIRUSES
21 Plans to include Indians in good number? On the contrary (7)
22 Venue: Pub on top of amusement centre (6)
24 Can a researcher be roped in to teach? (5)
26 Drawback reportedly in forming alliance (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Model on inclined planes walks heavily (6) TRAMPS
4 Eccentric rule supersedes ancestry of native Aussies (8)ABNORMAL
9 Enlightened by some prayer in a Mass (6) LITANY
10 Prevent smuggling in ecstasy pill not allowed in a bar (8)
12 Leaders in vehicle surveillance (8) VANGUARD
13 Fields in a large region, not any bit small (6) STADIA
15 Patch up with a flirtatious woman (4) VAMP
16 Piece of item written in blog lying rather generously (10)OBLIGINGLY
19 A Vedic chant uttered out hard gave protection (10)VACCINATED
20 Queen possibly is worried on losing throne eventually (4)
23 Second shot in Guardian excludes vehicle (6)
25 Bald one taking part in flawless jobs makes off quickly (8)
27 “Understand,” they said, “girl will be required to get cover” (3,5)
28 Heavy vehicle’s no good (6)
29 Gumption, which some say, is needed to make food (8)
30 Depression and respite (6)RECESS
Down
1 In the telly, find one depression rising to reach capital (3,4) TEL AVIV
2 Vehicle without transmitter is powerful on its own (9) AUTONOMIC
3 Frustrated kid kept out of medical field (4-2) PENT UP
5 Broken sculpture (4)BUST
6 I do not do carving of a tusk (8) ODONTOID
7 Was roaming on a motorcycle (5)MOPED
8 A hypnotic for babies (7) LULLABY
11 A spring harvest in the year for Bedouin, say (7) ARABIAN
14 Freedom for male children to be untruthful when talking? (7)
17 Enrage VIP by spreading rumour (9) GRAPEVINE
18 Rich king was in disguise in a poor man’s ride (8)
19 Alternate universes without nuclear energy and corruptive influences (7) VIRUSES
21 Plans to include Indians in good number? On the contrary (7)
22 Venue: Pub on top of amusement centre (6)
24 Can a researcher be roped in to teach? (5)TRAIN
26 Drawback reportedly in forming alliance (4)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Model on inclined planes walks heavily (6) TRAMPS
4 Eccentric rule supersedes ancestry of native Aussies (8)ABNORMAL
9 Enlightened by some prayer in a Mass (6) LITANY
10 Prevent smuggling in ecstasy pill not allowed in a bar (8) ESTOPPEL?
12 Leaders in vehicle surveillance (8) VANGUARD
13 Fields in a large region, not any bit small (6) STADIA
15 Patch up with a flirtatious woman (4) VAMP
16 Piece of item written in blog lying rather generously (10)OBLIGINGLY
19 A Vedic chant uttered out hard gave protection (10)VACCINATED
20 Queen possibly is worried on losing throne eventually (4)
23 Second shot in Guardian excludes vehicle (6)
25 Bald one taking part in flawless jobs makes off quickly (8) SCOOTERS
27 “Understand,” they said, “girl will be required to get cover” (3,5) SEA SHELL
28 Heavy vehicle’s no good (6)
29 Gumption, which some say, is needed to make food (8)
30 Depression and respite (6)RECESS
Down
1 In the telly, find one depression rising to reach capital (3,4) TEL AVIV
2 Vehicle without transmitter is powerful on its own (9) AUTONOMIC
3 Frustrated kid kept out of medical field (4-2) PENT UP
5 Broken sculpture (4)BUST
6 I do not do carving of a tusk (8) ODONTOID
7 Was roaming on a motorcycle (5)MOPED
8 A hypnotic for babies (7) LULLABY
11 A spring harvest in the year for Bedouin, say (7) ARABIAN
14 Freedom for male children to be untruthful when talking? (7) LICENCE
17 Enrage VIP by spreading rumour (9) GRAPEVINE
18 Rich king was in disguise in a poor man’s ride (8)
19 Alternate universes without nuclear energy and corruptive influences (7) VIRUSES
21 Plans to include Indians in good number? On the contrary (7) DESIGNS
22 Venue: Pub on top of amusement centre (6) LOCALE
24 Can a researcher be roped in to teach? (5)TRAIN
26 Drawback reportedly in forming alliance (4) BLOC

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Model on inclined planes walks heavily (6) TRAMPS
4 Eccentric rule supersedes ancestry of native Aussies (8)ABNORMAL
9 Enlightened by some prayer in a Mass (6) LITANY
10 Prevent smuggling in ecstasy pill not allowed in a bar (8) ESTOPPEL
12 Leaders in vehicle surveillance (8) VANGUARD
13 Fields in a large region, not any bit small (6) STADIA
15 Patch up with a flirtatious woman (4) VAMP
16 Piece of item written in blog lying rather generously (10)OBLIGINGLY
19 A Vedic chant uttered out hard gave protection (10)VACCINATED
20 Queen possibly is worried on losing throne eventually (4)CARD
23 Second shot in Guardian excludes vehicle (6)RETAKE
25 Bald one taking part in flawless jobs makes off quickly (8) SCOOTERS
27 “Understand,” they said, “girl will be required to get cover” (3,5) SEA SHELL
28 Heavy vehicle’s no good (6)TAXING
29 Gumption, which some say, is needed to make food (8)SANDWICH
30 Depression and respite (6)RECESS
Down
1 In the telly, find one depression rising to reach capital (3,4) TEL AVIV
2 Vehicle without transmitter is powerful on its own (9) AUTONOMIC
3 Frustrated kid kept out of medical field (4-2) PENT UP
5 Broken sculpture (4)BUST
6 I do not do carving of a tusk (8) ODONTOID
7 Was roaming on a motorcycle (5)MOPED
8 A hypnotic for babies (7) LULLABY
11 A spring harvest in the year for Bedouin, say (7) ARABIAN
14 Freedom for male children to be untruthful when talking? (7) LICENCE
17 Enrage VIP by spreading rumour (9) GRAPEVINE
18 Rich king was in disguise in a poor man’s ride (8)RICKSHAW
19 Alternate universes without nuclear energy and corruptive influences (7) VIRUSES
21 Plans to include Indians in good number? On the contrary (7) DESIGNS
22 Venue: Pub on top of amusement centre (6) LOCALE
24 Can a researcher be roped in to teach? (5)TRAIN
26 Drawback reportedly in forming alliance (4) BLOC

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Very close-knit like stupid criminals? (5,2,7)
10 Song about river, ocean, and lake initially (5) CA R O L
11 Dissolute pair mauls one who keeps her precious ones in a pouch? (9) MARSUPIAL*
12 Romantically inclined when shapeless undergoes pH loss (7)
13 Extreme displeasure exhibited by an embarrassed nude god (7)
14 Blood factor in ocean mammal (5)
16 Anxious letters from Virgil, late as ever (3,2,4)
19 Tanzanian leader knocks adornments (9) T RAPPINGS
20 Old director took note (5)
22 Ointment suitable for children consumed by man from UN (7)
25 Must his clowns strip in the ocean? (7)
27 Tense philosopher may suit the bride? (9)
28 Team leader left Mister Scrooge (5)
29 Royal Society leaders share abnormal dry run before the first performance (5,9)

Down
2 Cheer up Lewinsky! It produces music if blown (9) (HAR<-)(MONICA)
3 Small room and leader of orchestra needed for an instrument (5)
4 Acknowledging access (9)
5 Sleepy returned it, blushing (5) (TI<-)(RED)
6 Overwhelmed, one sister went out (9)
7 Dainty fabric Olive ordered (5)
8 Otherwise license the rest of Hamlet (7)
9 Prepared lacier cream pastry (6)
15 Cruelly treats work with printers (9)
17 Total lack of enthusiasm for girlishness in Scotland? (9)
18 I go after Diana with a perennially bitter herb (9)
19 Ridiculed nut and date confection (7)
21 Abandon merit (6)
23 Men go mad for a garden ornament (5)
24 The men point out a topic (5)
26 Send back stopwatch (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Very close-knit like stupid criminals? (5,2,7) THICK AS THIEVES
10 Song about river, ocean, and lake initially (5) CA R O L
11 Dissolute pair mauls one who keeps her precious ones in a pouch? (9) MARSUPIAL*
12 Romantically inclined when shapeless undergoes pH loss (7) AMOR(-PH)OUS
13 Extreme displeasure exhibited by an embarrassed nude god (7)
14 Blood factor in ocean mammal (5)
16 Anxious letters from Virgil, late as ever (3,2,4)
19 Tanzanian leader knocks adornments (9) T RAPPINGS
20 Old director took note (5)
22 Ointment suitable for children consumed by man from UN (7)
25 Must his clowns strip in the ocean? (7)
27 Tense philosopher may suit the bride? (9)
28 Team leader left Mister Scrooge (5)
29 Royal Society leaders share abnormal dry run before the first performance (5,9) DRESS REHEARSAL
Down
2 Cheer up Lewinsky! It produces music if blown (9) (HAR<-)(MONICA)
3 Small room and leader of orchestra needed for an instrument (5) CELLO
4 Acknowledging access (9)
5 Sleepy returned it, blushing (5) (TI<-)(RED)
6 Overwhelmed, one sister went out (9)
7 Dainty fabric Olive ordered (5)
8 Otherwise license the rest of Hamlet (7)
9 Prepared lacier cream pastry (6)
15 Cruelly treats work with printers (9)
17 Total lack of enthusiasm for girlishness in Scotland? (9)
18 I go after Diana with a perennially bitter herb (9)
19 Ridiculed nut and date confection (7) TAUNTED
21 Abandon merit (6)
23 Men go mad for a garden ornament (5)
24 The men point out a topic (5)
26 Send back stopwatch (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Very close-knit like stupid criminals? (5,2,7) THICK AS THIEVES
10 Song about river, ocean, and lake initially (5) CA R O L
11 Dissolute pair mauls one who keeps her precious ones in a pouch? (9) MARSUPIAL*
12 Romantically inclined when shapeless undergoes pH loss (7) AMOR(-PH)OUS
13 Extreme displeasure exhibited by an embarrassed nude god (7)
14 Blood factor in ocean mammal (5)
16 Anxious letters from Virgil, late as ever (3,2,4)
19 Tanzanian leader knocks adornments (9) T RAPPINGS
20 Old director took note (5)
22 Ointment suitable for children consumed by man from UN (7)
25 Must his clowns strip in the ocean? (7)
27 Tense philosopher may suit the bride? (9)
28 Team leader left Mister Scrooge (5)
29 Royal Society leaders share abnormal dry run before the first performance (5,9) DRESS REHEARSAL

Down
2 Cheer up Lewinsky! It produces music if blown (9) (HAR<-)(MONICA)
3 Small room and leader of orchestra needed for an instrument (5) CELLO
4 Acknowledging access (9)
5 Sleepy returned it, blushing (5) (TI<-)(RED)
6 Overwhelmed, one sister went out (9)
7 Dainty fabric Olive ordered (5)
8 Otherwise license the rest of Hamlet (7)
9 Prepared lacier cream pastry (6)
15 Cruelly treats work with printers (9)
17 Total lack of enthusiasm for girlishness in Scotland? (9)
18 I go after Diana with a perennially bitter herb (9) ARTEMISIA
19 Ridiculed nut and date confection (7) TAUNTED
21 Abandon merit (6) DESERT
23 Men go mad for a garden ornament (5) GNOME
24 The men point out a topic (5) THEME
26 Send back stopwatch (5) TIMER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Very close-knit like stupid criminals? (5,2,7) THICK AS THIEVES
10 Song about river, ocean, and lake initially (5) CA R O L
11 Dissolute pair mauls one who keeps her precious ones in a pouch? (9) MARSUPIAL*
12 Romantically inclined when shapeless undergoes pH loss (7) AMOR(-PH)OUS
13 Extreme displeasure exhibited by an embarrassed nude god (7)
14 Blood factor in ocean mammal (5)
16 Anxious letters from Virgil, late as ever (3,2,4)
19 Tanzanian leader knocks adornments (9) T RAPPINGS
20 Old director took note (5)
22 Ointment suitable for children consumed by man from UN (7)
25 Must his clowns strip in the ocean? (7)
27 Tense philosopher may suit the bride? (9)
28 Team leader left Mister Scrooge (5)MISER
29 Royal Society leaders share abnormal dry run before the first performance (5,9) DRESS REHEARSAL

Down
2 Cheer up Lewinsky! It produces music if blown (9) (HAR<-)(MONICA)
3 Small room and leader of orchestra needed for an instrument (5) CELLO
4 Acknowledging access (9)ADMISSION
5 Sleepy returned it, blushing (5) (TI<-)(RED)
6 Overwhelmed, one sister went out (9)
7 Dainty fabric Olive ordered (5)VOILE
8 Otherwise license the rest of Hamlet (7)SILENCE
9 Prepared lacier cream pastry (6)
15 Cruelly treats work with printers (9)
17 Total lack of enthusiasm for girlishness in Scotland? (9)LASSITUDE
18 I go after Diana with a perennially bitter herb (9) ARTEMISIA
19 Ridiculed nut and date confection (7) TAUNTED
21 Abandon merit (6) DESERT
23 Men go mad for a garden ornament (5) GNOME
24 The men point out a topic (5) THEME
26 Send back stopwatch (5) TIMER

[spchennai]

cross
1 Very close-knit like stupid criminals? (5,2,7) THICK AS THIEVES
10 Song about river, ocean, and lake initially (5) CA R O L
11 Dissolute pair mauls one who keeps her precious ones in a pouch? (9) MARSUPIAL*
12 Romantically inclined when shapeless undergoes pH loss (7) AMOR(-PH)OUS
13 Extreme displeasure exhibited by an embarrassed nude god (7) DUDGEON
14 Blood factor in ocean mammal (5) RHINO
16 Anxious letters from Virgil, late as ever (3,2,4) ILL AT EASE
19 Tanzanian leader knocks adornments (9) T RAPPINGS
20 Old director took note (5) DATED
22 Ointment suitable for children consumed by man from UN (7) UNGUENT
25 Must his clowns strip in the ocean? (7) ISTHMUS
27 Tense philosopher may suit the bride? (9) TROUSSEAU
28 Team leader left Mister Scrooge (5)MISER
29 Royal Society leaders share abnormal dry run before the first performance (5,9) DRESS REHEARSAL

Down
2 Cheer up Lewinsky! It produces music if blown (9) (HAR<-)(MONICA)
3 Small room and leader of orchestra needed for an instrument (5) CELLO
4 Acknowledging access (9)ADMISSION
5 Sleepy returned it, blushing (5) (TI<-)(RED)
6 Overwhelmed, one sister went out (9) INUMDATED
7 Dainty fabric Olive ordered (5)VOILE
8 Otherwise license the rest of Hamlet (7)SILENCE
9 Prepared lacier cream pastry (6) ECLAIR
15 Cruelly treats work with printers (9) OPPRESSES
17 Total lack of enthusiasm for girlishness in Scotland? (9)LASSITUDE
18 I go after Diana with a perennially bitter herb (9) ARTEMISIA
19 Ridiculed nut and date confection (7) TAUNTED
21 Abandon merit (6) DESERT
23 Men go mad for a garden ornament (5) GNOME
24 The men point out a topic (5) THEME
26 Send back stopwatch (5) TIMER

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[pammechchu]

Across
8 Real shilling fell out of wallet (4)
9 Wizardry nativity visitors conjured at first (5)
10,17 Shake, indeed, shake for a children’s game (4,3,4)
11 He is not allowed to choose to have an egg in a pub (6)
12 Edward, after martial music, was decorated with designs on his skin (8)
13 Public relation canvasser carries Indian hard copy (8)
15 Tell wrongly about it — it’s not large (6)
17 See 10
19 Go forward to make a down payment (7) ADVANCE
22 “Loin” ’s moll has company in this city-state (6)
24 For starters, eastern Naga rhythmically sings and mesmerises (8)
26 Okay, everyone on the starboard side (3,5) ALL RIGHT
28 Suit cardiologists’ interests (6)
30 City in Northern Iceland (4)
31 Animal that can be part of an ambush (5)
32 Melt what can change form (4)
Down
1 Treat a dog with a drug (4)
2 Dresses fishes carrying ovum (8)
3 Bore my hybrid fertilised egg (6)
4 Unnerve by posting a soldier in front of the gallery (7)
5 Ran hurriedly and sank a vessel (8)
6 Temporary hoarseness is caused by a frog in this place (6)
7 Rim found in renovated gearboxes (4)
14 A Beatle with two hoops (5) RINGO (STARR)
16 It is lawful for litchi to be minced when not hot (5) LICIT
18 Brew tea behind first European pine and stretch (8)
20 After Saint was lost at last race, ordered from the menu (1,2,5) A LA CARTE
21 Depart, after the upright lost a state, to a movie (7)
23 Flight crew are leaders of all intelligent robust males (6)
25 Re-rolled cheroot without ecstasy for a group of Roman soldiers (6)
27 First half of 23 follows learner to den (4)
29 Part sent back to catch (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Real shilling fell out of wallet (4)
9 Wizardry nativity visitors conjured at first (5)
10,17 Shake, indeed, shake for a children’s game (4,3,4)
11 He is not allowed to choose to have an egg in a pub (6)
12 Edward, after martial music, was decorated with designs on his skin (8)
13 Public relation canvasser carries Indian hard copy (8)
15 Tell wrongly about it — it’s not large (6)
17 See 10
19 Go forward to make a down payment (7) ADVANCE
22 “Loin” ’s moll has company in this city-state (6)
24 For starters, eastern Naga rhythmically sings and mesmerises (8)
26 Okay, everyone on the starboard side (3,5) ALL RIGHT
28 Suit cardiologists’ interests (6)
30 City in Northern Iceland (4)
31 Animal that can be part of an ambush (5)
32 Melt what can change form (4)
Down
1 Treat a dog with a drug (4)CURE
2 Dresses fishes carrying ovum (8)
3 Bore my hybrid fertilised egg (6)EMBRYO
4 Unnerve by posting a soldier in front of the gallery (7)
5 Ran hurriedly and sank a vessel (8)
6 Temporary hoarseness is caused by a frog in this place (6)THROAT
7 Rim found in renovated gearboxes (4)EDGE
14 A Beatle with two hoops (5) RINGO (STARR)
16 It is lawful for litchi to be minced when not hot (5) LICIT
18 Brew tea behind first European pine and stretch (8)ELONGATE
20 After Saint was lost at last race, ordered from the menu (1,2,5) A LA CARTE
21 Depart, after the upright lost a state, to a movie (7)
23 Flight crew are leaders of all intelligent robust males (6)
25 Re-rolled cheroot without ecstasy for a group of Roman soldiers (6)
27 First half of 23 follows learner to den (4)
29 Part sent back to catch (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Real shilling fell out of wallet (4)
9 Wizardry nativity visitors conjured at first (5)
10,17 Shake, indeed, shake for a children’s game (4,3,4)
11 He is not allowed to choose to have an egg in a pub (6)
12 Edward, after martial music, was decorated with designs on his skin (8)
13 Public relation canvasser carries Indian hard copy (8)
15 Tell wrongly about it — it’s not large (6)
17 See 10
19 Go forward to make a down payment (7) ADVANCE
22 “Loin” ’s moll has company in this city-state (6)
24 For starters, eastern Naga rhythmically sings and mesmerises (8)
26 Okay, everyone on the starboard side (3,5) ALL RIGHT
28 Suit cardiologists’ interests (6) HEARTS
30 City in Northern Iceland (4) NICE
31 Animal that can be part of an ambush (5) TIGER
32 Melt what can change form (4) THAW
Down
1 Treat a dog with a drug (4)CURE
2 Dresses fishes carrying ovum (8) LEGGINGS
3 Bore my hybrid fertilised egg (6)EMBRYO
4 Unnerve by posting a soldier in front of the gallery (7)
5 Ran hurriedly and sank a vessel (8)
6 Temporary hoarseness is caused by a frog in this place (6)THROAT
7 Rim found in renovated gearboxes (4)EDGE
14 A Beatle with two hoops (5) RINGO (STARR)
16 It is lawful for litchi to be minced when not hot (5) LICIT
18 Brew tea behind first European pine and stretch (8)ELONGATE
20 After Saint was lost at last race, ordered from the menu (1,2,5) A LA CARTE
21 Depart, after the upright lost a state, to a movie (7)
23 Flight crew are leaders of all intelligent robust males (6)
25 Re-rolled cheroot without ecstasy for a group of Roman soldiers (6)
27 First half of 23 follows learner to den (4)
29 Part sent back to catch (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
8 Real shilling fell out of wallet (4) PURsE
9 Wizardry nativity visitors conjured at first (5) (MAGI)(C)
10,17 Shake, indeed, shake for a children’s game (4,3,4) HIDE AND SEEK*
11 He is not allowed to choose to have an egg in a pub (6) B(EGG)AR
12 Edward, after martial music, was decorated with designs on his skin (8) (TATTOO)(ED)
13 Public relation canvasser carries Indian hard copy (8)
15 Tell wrongly about it — it’s not large (6)
17 See 10
19 Go forward to make a down payment (7) ADVANCE
22 “Loin” ’s moll has company in this city-state (6)
24 For starters, eastern Naga rhythmically sings and mesmerises (8)
26 Okay, everyone on the starboard side (3,5) ALL RIGHT
28 Suit cardiologists’ interests (6)
30 City in Northern Iceland (4)
31 Animal that can be part of an ambush (5)
32 Melt what can change form (4)
Down
1 Treat a dog with a drug (4)CURE
2 Dresses fishes carrying ovum (8)
3 Bore my hybrid fertilised egg (6)EMBRYO
4 Unnerve by posting a soldier in front of the gallery (7)
5 Ran hurriedly and sank a vessel (8)
6 Temporary hoarseness is caused by a frog in this place (6)THROAT
7 Rim found in renovated gearboxes (4)EDGE
14 A Beatle with two hoops (5) RINGO (STARR)
16 It is lawful for litchi to be minced when not hot (5) LICIT
18 Brew tea behind first European pine and stretch (8)ELONGATE
20 After Saint was lost at last race, ordered from the menu (1,2,5) A LA CARTE
21 Depart, after the upright lost a state, to a movie (7)
23 Flight crew are leaders of all intelligent robust males (6)
25 Re-rolled cheroot without ecstasy for a group of Roman soldiers (6)
27 First half of 23 follows learner to den (4)
29 Part sent back to catch (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 Real shilling fell out of wallet (4) PURsE
9 Wizardry nativity visitors conjured at first (5) (MAGI)(C)
10,17 Shake, indeed, shake for a children’s game (4,3,4) HIDE AND SEEK*
11 He is not allowed to choose to have an egg in a pub (6) B(EGG)AR
12 Edward, after martial music, was decorated with designs on his skin (8) (TATTOO)(ED)
13 Public relation canvasser carries Indian hard copy (8)
15 Tell wrongly about it — it’s not large (6) LITTLE
17 See 10
19 Go forward to make a down payment (7) ADVANCE
22 “Loin” ’s moll has company in this city-state (6)
24 For starters, eastern Naga rhythmically sings and mesmerises (8) ENCHANTS
26 Okay, everyone on the starboard side (3,5) ALL RIGHT
28 Suit cardiologists’ interests (6)
30 City in Northern Iceland (4)
31 Animal that can be part of an ambush (5)
32 Melt what can change form (4)
Down
1 Treat a dog with a drug (4)CURE
2 Dresses fishes carrying ovum (8)
3 Bore my hybrid fertilised egg (6)EMBRYO
4 Unnerve by posting a soldier in front of the gallery (7)
5 Ran hurriedly and sank a vessel (8) SCUTTLED
6 Temporary hoarseness is caused by a frog in this place (6)THROAT
7 Rim found in renovated gearboxes (4)EDGE
14 A Beatle with two hoops (5) RINGO (STARR)
16 It is lawful for litchi to be minced when not hot (5) LICIT
18 Brew tea behind first European pine and stretch (8)ELONGATE
20 After Saint was lost at last race, ordered from the menu (1,2,5) A LA CARTE
21 Depart, after the upright lost a state, to a movie (7)
23 Flight crew are leaders of all intelligent robust males (6)
25 Re-rolled cheroot without ecstasy for a group of Roman soldiers (6) COHORT
27 First half of 23 follows learner to den (4) LAIR
29 Part sent back to catch (4)

[spchennai]

Across
8 Real shilling fell out of wallet (4) PURsE
9 Wizardry nativity visitors conjured at first (5) (MAGI)(C)
10,17 Shake, indeed, shake for a children’s game (4,3,4) HIDE AND SEEK*
11 He is not allowed to choose to have an egg in a pub (6) B(EGG)AR
12 Edward, after martial music, was decorated with designs on his skin (8) (TATTOO)(ED)
13 Public relation canvasser carries Indian hard copy (8) PRINTOUT
15 Tell wrongly about it — it’s not large (6) LITTLE
17 See 10
19 Go forward to make a down payment (7) ADVANCE
22 “Loin” ’s moll has company in this city-state (6) MONACO
24 For starters, eastern Naga rhythmically sings and mesmerises (8) ENCHANTS
26 Okay, everyone on the starboard side (3,5) ALL RIGHT
28 Suit cardiologists’ interests (6) HEARTS
30 City in Northern Iceland (4) NICE
31 Animal that can be part of an ambush (5) TIGER
32 Melt what can change form (4) THAW
Down
1 Treat a dog with a drug (4)CURE
2 Dresses fishes carrying ovum (8) LEGGINGS
3 Bore my hybrid fertilised egg (6)EMBRYO
4 Unnerve by posting a soldier in front of the gallery (7) AGITATE
5 Ran hurriedly and sank a vessel (8) SCUTTLED
6 Temporary hoarseness is caused by a frog in this place (6)THROAT
7 Rim found in renovated gearboxes (4) EDGE
14 A Beatle with two hoops (5) RINGO (STARR)
16 It is lawful for litchi to be minced when not hot (5) LICIT
18 Brew tea behind first European pine and stretch (8) ELONGATE
20 After Saint was lost at last race, ordered from the menu (1,2,5) A LA CARTE
21 Depart, after the upright lost a state, to a movie (7) VERTIGO
23 Flight crew are leaders of all intelligent robust males (6) AIRMEN
25 Re-rolled cheroot without ecstasy for a group of Roman soldiers (6) COHORT
27 First half of 23 follows learner to den (4) LAIR
29 Part sent back to catch (4) TRAP

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Enjoyable!

[CLUELESS]

Across

8Nothing like a round number (4) ZERO

9Very different like N…….S (5,5) POLES APART

10Crazier Oscar was right (6)

11Trickster gave out money and expressed sympathy (8) CONDOLED

12Lennon’s wife has some meat in a Japanese city (8) YOKOHAMA

14Marilyn is no more?! That’s horrible (6) MONROE

16Scottish island replaced King with model with eye problem (4)

17Criminals sought no egg to be broken (5)

18Replicate policy amendment after insurer was replaced by first curator (4)

19Beverage found in bar racks (6)

21Bend knee over head to show zest (8)

23Summon soldiers for processions (8)

26Shows directions to railway switches (6)

27Cut lathis into eating implements (10)

28Cupid returned rose (4)

Down

1Erotic help fashioned a flyer (10)

2,13Gosh! Sir Drake might like to do this (4,4,1,4)

3Paintings in a health facility in Greek city-state (6)

4Dumb locals hid a group of like minded voters (4)

5Miss tuna thrown around by destructive waves (8)

6Residential part of an American city or Meerut, for example (6)

7No money need be paid for releasing extra entitlement, for starters (4)

13See 2

15Work location resistance (10)

17Record instructions to a pickpocket (4,4)

18Criminal was asked to pay a penalty and imprisoned (8)

20Beer pop mixed in Syrian city (6)

22Unveil an exhibition in this quadrant (6)

24A revolutionary can be a pain (4)

25Yes, Spanish conservative King is ill (4)