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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Bend a fastener (6) BUCKLE
4 Driver to train Guy (8)
10 People’s rule to exhibit broken car near empty city (9) DEMOCRACY
11 Called in the Vietnam editor (5)
12 To render harmless, manure for the most part, is burned (5) UNARM
13 Measure news source’s head’s lack of substance (9) EM PTI NESS
14 Part One : Street’s lawyers (7)
16 Central actor is placed by the side of main chair (4)
19 Competed in somersaulting dive (4)
21 To stimulate lubricant in burner (4,3)
24 Platform for human celebration in a satellite (9)
25 Name of Roe is in ruins (5)
26 Stiff sentence on retrograde Indian policeman (5)
27 In heartless Delhi, lawyer’s note became memorable (9)
28 Survey old tax cut backed by left (4,4)
29 A free standing kitchen unit from New Guinea perhaps (6)

Down
1 Cover dirty quid placed in cummerbund (3,5) BE(D QUI*)LT
2 Spoil a camping movement (8) CAMPAIGN
3 Substitute for old temperature measure in chimney (5) LOCUM
5 Elevation of Greece’s only representative supported by America but not Norway (7) O[-n]LY MP US
6 Frank had an applicant (9) CANDID ATE
7 Limb of an associate (6)
8 Bare philosophy? (6) NUDISM (CD)
9 Sheep, for example, without their ultimate watchers (6)
15 Fancily dressed pups, if fed crackers… (7,2)
17 See dreadful Bhaskar dropping rupee in a house (3,5)
18 Reportedly puffed tobacco in plant (4,4)
20 Rectify princess’s farm (7)
21 Crosses found around the Capital of Java’s narrow inlets (6)
22 Surface to quarter and blend (6)
23 Commission agriculturist to showcase wild asses (6)
25 Cylinders for a high end car (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Bend a fastener (6) BUCKLE
4 Driver to train Guy (8)
10 People’s rule to exhibit broken car near empty city (9) DEMOCRACY
11 Called in the Vietnam editor (5)NAMED
12 To render harmless, manure for the most part, is burned (5) UNARM
13 Measure news source’s head’s lack of substance (9) EM PTI NESS
14 Part One : Street’s lawyers (7)
16 Central actor is placed by the side of main chair (4)STAR
19 Competed in somersaulting dive (4)VIED
21 To stimulate lubricant in burner (4,3)
24 Platform for human celebration in a satellite (9)
25 Name of Roe is in ruins (5)ROSIE
26 Stiff sentence on retrograde Indian policeman (5)
27 In heartless Delhi, lawyer’s note became memorable (9)
28 Survey old tax cut backed by left (4,4)
29 A free standing kitchen unit from New Guinea perhaps (6)

Down
1 Cover dirty quid placed in cummerbund (3,5) BE(D QUI*)LT
2 Spoil a camping movement (8) CAMPAIGN
3 Substitute for old temperature measure in chimney (5) LOCUM
5 Elevation of Greece’s only representative supported by America but not Norway (7) OLYMP[-ia](US)
6 Frank had an applicant (9) CANDID ATE
7 Limb of an associate (6)
8 Bare philosophy? (6) NUDISM (CD)
9 Sheep, for example, without their ultimate watchers (6)
15 Fancily dressed pups, if fed crackers… (7,2)SPIFFED UP
17 See dreadful Bhaskar dropping rupee in a house (3,5)
18 Reportedly puffed tobacco in plant (4,4)
20 Rectify princess’s farm (7)
21 Crosses found around the Capital of Java’s narrow inlets (6)
22 Surface to quarter and blend (6)
23 Commission agriculturist to showcase wild asses (6)
25 Cylinders for a high end car (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Bend a fastener (6) BUCKLE
4 Driver to train Guy (8) COACHMAN
10 People’s rule to exhibit broken car near empty city (9) DEMOCRACY
11 Called in the Vietnam editor (5)NAMED
12 To render harmless, manure for the most part, is burned (5) UNARM
13 Measure news source’s head’s lack of substance (9) EM PTI NESS
14 Part One : Street’s lawyers (7) LEGISTS
16 Central actor is placed by the side of main chair (4)STAR
19 Competed in somersaulting dive (4)VIED
21 To stimulate lubricant in burner (4,3) FUEL OIL
24 Platform for human celebration in a satellite (9) MANIFESTO
25 Name of Roe is in ruins (5)ROSIE
26 Stiff sentence on retrograde Indian policeman (5) RIGID
27 In heartless Delhi, lawyer’s note became memorable (9)
28 Survey old tax cut backed by left (4,4)
29 A free standing kitchen unit from New Guinea perhaps (6)

Down
1 Cover dirty quid placed in cummerbund (3,5) BE(D QUI*)LT
2 Spoil a camping movement (8) CAMPAIGN
3 Substitute for old temperature measure in chimney (5) LOCUM
5 Elevation of Greece’s only representative supported by America but not Norway (7) OLYMP[-ia](US)
6 Frank had an applicant (9) CANDID ATE
7 Limb of an associate (6)
8 Bare philosophy? (6) NUDISM (CD)
9 Sheep, for example, without their ultimate watchers (6)
15 Fancily dressed pups, if fed crackers… (7,2)SPIFFED UP
17 See dreadful Bhaskar dropping rupee in a house (3,5)
18 Reportedly puffed tobacco in plant (4,4)
20 Rectify princess’s farm (7)
21 Crosses found around the Capital of Java’s narrow inlets (6)
22 Surface to quarter and blend (6)
23 Commission agriculturist to showcase wild asses (6)
25 Cylinders for a high end car (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Bend a fastener (6) BUCKLE
4 Driver to train Guy (8) COACHMAN
10 People’s rule to exhibit broken car near empty city (9) DEMOCRACY
11 Called in the Vietnam editor (5)NAMED
12 To render harmless, manure for the most part, is burned (5) UNARM
13 Measure news source’s head’s lack of substance (9) EM PTI NESS
14 Part One : Street’s lawyers (7) LEGISTS
16 Central actor is placed by the side of main chair (4)SEAT
19 Competed in somersaulting dive (4)VIED
21 To stimulate lubricant in burner (4,3) FUEL OIL
24 Platform for human celebration in a satellite (9) MANIFESTO
25 Name of Roe is in ruins (5)ROSIE
26 Stiff sentence on retrograde Indian policeman (5) RIGID
27 In heartless Delhi, lawyer’s note became memorable (9)INDELIBLE
28 Survey old tax cut backed by left (4,4)EXIT POLL
29 A free standing kitchen unit from New Guinea perhaps (6)ISLAND

Down
1 Cover dirty quid placed in cummerbund (3,5) BE(D QUI*)LT
2 Spoil a camping movement (8) CAMPAIGN
3 Substitute for old temperature measure in chimney (5) LOCUM
5 Elevation of Greece’s only representative supported by America but not Norway (7) OLYMP[-ia](US)
6 Frank had an applicant (9) CANDID ATE
7 Limb of an associate (6)MEMBER
8 Bare philosophy? (6) NUDISM (CD)
9 Sheep, for example, without their ultimate watchers (6)GAZERS
15 Fancily dressed pups, if fed crackers… (7,2)SPIFFED UP
17 See dreadful Bhaskar dropping rupee in a house (3,5)LOK SABHA
18 Reportedly puffed tobacco in plant (4,4)BLUE WEED
20 Rectify princess’s farm (7)DISTILL
21 Crosses found around the Capital of Java’s narrow inlets (6)FJORDS
22 Surface to quarter and blend (6)EMERGE
23 Commission agriculturist to showcase wild asses (6)ONAGRI
25 Cylinders for a high end car (5)ROLLS

:clap::clap::clap: Nice! A pangram!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Song and dance, to a degree (6)
4 Beads scattered round the chapel (8)
10 Want adage to be selfevident (2,7,6)
11 Charge across river for bait (5)
12 Willing? Sounds like servant may be ideally suited (5-4)
13 Is nice try, though scrappy, in truth (9)
14 Old female, a music-hall singer (1’4)
15 Irritable, youth leader after trial (5)
17 Drink that may get one general drunk by end of evening (6,3)
19 The very same dialect in broadcast (9) IDENTICAL
21 Some criminal lawyers taken together (2,3)
23 What may be required during play in new surroundings (6,2,7)
24 Small leaves used in cooking the Parisian rejected inside? Scarcely (8) SPARSELY
25 Loan shark certain to be seen in ancient city (6)
Down
1 Changing at the front, rowing crew in large bay (5)
2 Dope in an inferior position? (7) LOWDOWN
3 Powerful guns, not well positioned in main road (9)
5 Sort of language used by heartless guy in resort (7,7)
6 Intoxicating froth on top of yours (5)
7 Go round with a child for a vegetable (7)
8 Total got from a boy standing in narrow opening (9) AGGREGATE
9 Getting on coach for Roedean, say (8,6)
13 Synchronise men’s rehearsed moves (3,6)
14 Wisecracks concerning English passenger ships (3-6)
16 Czech composer in Vilnius met an accompanist (7) SMETANA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed%C5%99ich_Smetana
18 Scholar enthralled by a true eccentric, a dabbler (7)
20 Adult wearing clothes, garments worn by ancient Romans (5)
22 Hen, perhaps, in film (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Song and dance, to a degree (6) BALLAD
4 Beads scattered round the chapel (8) BETHESDA
10 Want adage to be selfevident (2,7,6)GO WITHOUT SAYING
11 Charge across river for bait (5) TROLL
12 Willing? Sounds like servant may be ideally suited (5-4) READY-MADE
13 Is nice try, though scrappy, in truth (9)
14 Old female, a music-hall singer (1’4)
15 Irritable, youth leader after trial (5)
17 Drink that may get one general drunk by end of evening (6,3)
19 The very same dialect in broadcast (9) IDENTICAL
21 Some criminal lawyers taken together (2,3)
23 What may be required during play in new surroundings (6,2,7)
24 Small leaves used in cooking the Parisian rejected inside? Scarcely (8) SPARSELY
25 Loan shark certain to be seen in ancient city (6)
Down
1 Changing at the front, rowing crew in large bay (5)
2 Dope in an inferior position? (7) LOWDOWN
3 Powerful guns, not well positioned in main road (9)
5 Sort of language used by heartless guy in resort (7,7)
6 Intoxicating froth on top of yours (5)
7 Go round with a child for a vegetable (7)
8 Total got from a boy standing in narrow opening (9) AGGREGATE
9 Getting on coach for Roedean, say (8,6)
13 Synchronise men’s rehearsed moves (3,6)
14 Wisecracks concerning English passenger ships (3-6)
16 Czech composer in Vilnius met an accompanist (7) SMETANA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed%C5%99ich_Smetana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed%C5%99ich_Smetana)
18 Scholar enthralled by a true eccentric, a dabbler (7)
20 Adult wearing clothes, garments worn by ancient Romans (5)
22 Hen, perhaps, in film (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Song and dance, to a degree (6) BALLAD
4 Beads scattered round the chapel (8) BETHESDA
10 Want adage to be selfevident (2,7,6)GO WITHOUT SAYING
11 Charge across river for bait (5) TROLL
12 Willing? Sounds like servant may be ideally suited (5-4) READY-MADE
13 Is nice try, though scrappy, in truth (9)
14 Old female, a music-hall singer (1’4)
15 Irritable, youth leader after trial (5)TESTY
17 Drink that may get one general drunk by end of evening (6,3)
19 The very same dialect in broadcast (9) IDENTICAL
21 Some criminal lawyers taken together (2,3)
23 What may be required during play in new surroundings (6,2,7)
24 Small leaves used in cooking the Parisian rejected inside? Scarcely (8) SPARSELY
25 Loan shark certain to be seen in ancient city (6)
Down
1 Changing at the front, rowing crew in large bay (5)
2 Dope in an inferior position? (7) LOWDOWN
3 Powerful guns, not well positioned in main road (9)
5 Sort of language used by heartless guy in resort (7,7)
6 Intoxicating froth on top of yours (5)HEADY
7 Go round with a child for a vegetable (7)
8 Total got from a boy standing in narrow opening (9) AGGREGATE
9 Getting on coach for Roedean, say (8,6)BOARDING SCHOOL
13 Synchronise men’s rehearsed moves (3,6)
14 Wisecracks concerning English passenger ships (3-6)
16 Czech composer in Vilnius met an accompanist (7) SMETANA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed%C5%99ich_Smetana
18 Scholar enthralled by a true eccentric, a dabbler (7)
20 Adult wearing clothes, garments worn by ancient Romans (5)TOGAS
22 Hen, perhaps, in film (5)LAYER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Song and dance, to a degree (6) BALLAD
4 Beads scattered round the chapel (8) BETHESDA
10 Want adage to be selfevident (2,7,6)GO WITHOUT SAYING
11 Charge across river for bait (5) TROLL
12 Willing? Sounds like servant may be ideally suited (5-4) READY-MADE
13 Is nice try, though scrappy, in truth (9)SINCERITY
14 Old female, a music-hall singer (1’4)O'SHEA
15 Irritable, youth leader after trial (5)TESTY
17 Drink that may get one general drunk by end of evening (6,3)GINGER ALE
19 The very same dialect in broadcast (9) IDENTICAL
21 Some criminal lawyers taken together (2,3)IN ALL
23 What may be required during play in new surroundings (6,2,7)CHANGE OF SCENERY
24 Small leaves used in cooking the Parisian rejected inside? Scarcely (8) SPARSELY
25 Loan shark certain to be seen in ancient city (6)USURER
Down
1 Changing at the front, rowing crew in large bay (5)BIGHT
2 Dope in an inferior position? (7) LOWDOWN
3 Powerful guns, not well positioned in main road (9)ARTILLERY
5 Sort of language used by heartless guy in resort (7,7)ESTUARY ENGLISH
6 Intoxicating froth on top of yours (5)HEADY
7 Go round with a child for a vegetable (7)SPINACH
8 Total got from a boy standing in narrow opening (9) AGGREGATE
9 Getting on coach for Roedean, say (8,6)BOARDING SCHOOL
13 Synchronise men’s rehearsed moves (3,6)SET PIECES
14 Wisecracks concerning English passenger ships (3-6)ONE-LINERS
16 Czech composer in Vilnius met an accompanist (7) SMETANA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed%C5%99ich_Smetana
18 Scholar enthralled by a true eccentric, a dabbler (7)AMATEUR
20 Adult wearing clothes, garments worn by ancient Romans (5)TOGAS
22 Hen, perhaps, in film (5)LAYER

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Distressed when lady joins network (7)
5 Exercise during heated dispute — without it, go faster? (5,2)
9 One following duty or following something similar mostly (9)
10 Room for bad loans (5)
11 Male descendant, tycoon, not married (6)
12 Insult a native pinching a grape (7)
14 Vessel in small part of the body (4)
15 Carpeted floor in basic style, staid across entrance (10)
19 Expats are agitated with electronic bug (10)
20 Give up drug after a month in withdrawal (4) CED<- E
22 Graphic portrayal of story about black gold (7)
25 A new chief, perhaps militant (6)
27 Settlement for a charge (5)
28 Come across guards respecting support for troublemaker (9)
29 Climbed over top of duct getting burnt (7)
30 Fine solid notes (7)

Down
1 Puff of smoke initially seen in opening (4)
2 Noticing a poor female in disguise (9)
3 Instruments playing even at empty arenas (6)
4 Desperate couple protecting son from ruin (9)
5 Types distress message over the wireless (5)
6 Saline solution (gel, not liquid) in animal feed (8)
7 Volunteers directed to return earlier to get increment (5)
8 Manage to fill dishes with appeals for charity (10)
13 These are required to be despatched by one in mobile sales (10)
16 In unholy rage and tantrum, express a French four-letter word (9)
17 Keen worker at bottom of ditch (9) TRENCH ANT
18 Topping loan during depressions on the rise (8)
21 Trick involving writing perhaps, connecting A B C (6)
23 Graduate accepts white boss in Africa (5) B(WAN)A
24 Malnourished peacekeepers ate later (5) UN FED
26 Chances of theologian meeting saint (4) O DD S

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Distressed when lady joins network (7)

5Exercise during heated dispute — without it, go faster? (5,2) SPEED UP

9One following duty or following something similar mostly (9)

10Room for bad loans (5) SALON

11Male descendant, tycoon, not married (6) AGNATE

12Insult a native pinching a grape (7)

14Vessel in small part of the body (4)

15Carpeted floor in basic style, staid across entrance (10)

19Expats are agitated with electronic bug (10)

20Give up drug after a month in withdrawal (4)

22Graphic portrayal of story about black gold (7)

25A new chief, perhaps militant (6)

27Settlement for a charge (5)

28Come across guards respecting support for troublemaker (9)

29Climbed over top of duct getting burnt (7)

30Fine solid notes (7)

Down

1Puff of smoke initially seen in opening (4)

2Noticing a poor female in disguise (9) INCOGNITO

3Instruments playing even at empty arenas (6)

4Desperate couple protecting son from ruin (9)

5Types distress message over the wireless (5)

6Saline solution (gel, not liquid) in animal feed (8) ENSILAGE

7Volunteers directed to return earlier to get increment (5)

8Manage to fill dishes with appeals for charity (10)

13These are required to be despatched by one in mobile sales (10)

16In unholy rage and tantrum, express a French four-letter word (9)

17Keen worker at bottom of ditch (9)

18Topping loan during depressions on the rise (8)

21Trick involving writing perhaps, connecting A B C (6)

23Graduate accepts white boss in Africa (5)

24Malnourished peacekeepers ate later (5)

26Chances of theologian meeting saint (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Distressed when lady joins network (7) GRIEVED
5 Exercise during heated dispute — without it, go faster? (5,2) SPEED UP
9 One following duty or following something similar mostly (9) SUCCESSOR
10 Room for bad loans (5) SALON
11 Male descendant, tycoon, not married (6) AGNATE
12 Insult a native pinching a grape (7) SULTANA
14 Vessel in small part of the body (4) SHIP
15 Carpeted floor in basic style, staid across entrance (10) CASTIGATED
19 Expats are agitated with electronic bug (10)
20 Give up drug after a month in withdrawal (4) CED<- E
22 Graphic portrayal of story about black gold (7)
25 A new chief, perhaps militant (6)
27 Settlement for a charge (5)
28 Come across guards respecting support for troublemaker (9)
29 Climbed over top of duct getting burnt (7)
30 Fine solid notes (7)

Down
1 Puff of smoke initially seen in opening (4)
2 Noticing a poor female in disguise (9) INCONITO Correction INCOGNITA
3 Instruments playing even at empty arenas (6)
4 Desperate couple protecting son from ruin (9)
5 Types distress message over the wireless (5)
6 Saline solution (gel, not liquid) in animal feed (8) ENSILAGE
7 Volunteers directed to return earlier to get increment (5)
8 Manage to fill dishes with appeals for charity (10)
13 These are required to be despatched by one in mobile sales (10)
16 In unholy rage and tantrum, express a French four-letter word (9)
17 Keen worker at bottom of ditch (9) TRENCH ANT
18 Topping loan during depressions on the rise (8)
21 Trick involving writing perhaps, connecting A B C (6)
23 Graduate accepts white boss in Africa (5) B(WAN)A
24 Malnourished peacekeepers ate later (5) UN FED
26 Chances of theologian meeting saint (4) O DD S

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Distressed when lady joins network (7) GRIEVED
5 Exercise during heated dispute — without it, go faster? (5,2) SPEED UP
9 One following duty or following something similar mostly (9) SUCCESSOR
10 Room for bad loans (5) SALON
11 Male descendant, tycoon, not married (6) AGNATE
12 Insult a native pinching a grape (7) SULTANA
14 Vessel in small part of the body (4) SHIP
15 Carpeted floor in basic style, staid across entrance (10) CASTIGATED
19 Expats are agitated with electronic bug (10)
20 Give up drug after a month in withdrawal (4) CED<- E
22 Graphic portrayal of story about black gold (7)TABLEAU
25 A new chief, perhaps militant (6)
27 Settlement for a charge (5)
28 Come across guards respecting support for troublemaker (9)
29 Climbed over top of duct getting burnt (7)SCALDED
30 Fine solid notes (7)

Down
1 Puff of smoke initially seen in opening (4)GASP
2 Noticing a poor female in disguise (9) INCONITO Correction INCOGNITA
3 Instruments playing even at empty arenas (6)VEENAS
4 Desperate couple protecting son from ruin (9)DISREPAIR
5 Types distress message over the wireless (5)
6 Saline solution (gel, not liquid) in animal feed (8) ENSILAGE
7 Volunteers directed to return earlier to get increment (5)
8 Manage to fill dishes with appeals for charity (10)
13 These are required to be despatched by one in mobile sales (10)
16 In unholy rage and tantrum, express a French four-letter word (9)
17 Keen worker at bottom of ditch (9) TRENCH ANT
18 Topping loan during depressions on the rise (8)
21 Trick involving writing perhaps, connecting A B C (6)
23 Graduate accepts white boss in Africa (5) B(WAN)A
24 Malnourished peacekeepers ate later (5) UN FED
26 Chances of theologian meeting saint (4) O DD S

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Distressed when lady joins network (7) GRIEVED
5 Exercise during heated dispute — without it, go faster? (5,2) SPEED UP
9 One following duty or following something similar mostly (9) SUCCESSOR
10 Room for bad loans (5) SALON
11 Male descendant, tycoon, not married (6) AGNATE
12 Insult a native pinching a grape (7) SULTANA
14 Vessel in small part of the body (4) SHIP
15 Carpeted floor in basic style, staid across entrance (10) CASTIGATED
19 Expats are agitated with electronic bug (10)EXASPERATE
20 Give up drug after a month in withdrawal (4) CED<- E
22 Graphic portrayal of story about black gold (7)TABLEAU
25 A new chief, perhaps militant (6)ANARCH
27 Settlement for a charge (5)AWARD
28 Come across guards respecting support for troublemaker (9)FIREBRAND
29 Climbed over top of duct getting burnt (7)SCALDED
30 Fine solid notes (7)MINUTES

Down
1 Puff of smoke initially seen in opening (4)GASP
2 Noticing a poor female in disguise (9) INCONITO Correction INCOGNITA
3 Instruments playing even at empty arenas (6)VEENAS
4 Desperate couple protecting son from ruin (9)DISREPAIR
5 Types distress message over the wireless (5)SORTS
6 Saline solution (gel, not liquid) in animal feed (8) ENSILAGE
7 Volunteers directed to return earlier to get increment (5)DELTA
8 Manage to fill dishes with appeals for charity (10)PANHANDLES
13 These are required to be despatched by one in mobile sales (10)ESSENTIALS
16 In unholy rage and tantrum, express a French four-letter word (9)TETRAGRAM
17 Keen worker at bottom of ditch (9) TRENCH ANT
18 Topping loan during depressions on the rise (8)SPLENDID
21 Trick involving writing perhaps, connecting A B C (6)CARBON
23 Graduate accepts white boss in Africa (5) B(WAN)A
24 Malnourished peacekeepers ate later (5) UN FED

:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough!
26 Chances of theologian meeting saint (4) O DD S

[Russellrvw]

Across
8 Bit of cream, Mabel used to soothe (6)
9 Wobbly unfit to cross road (8) UN(ST)ABLE
10 Half-empty glass is half-full to him (8)
11 Top effort to earn one pound (6)
12 Thrash husband running away from her, with model (6)
13 Small runaway car veers off into abyss (8)
15 A couple of votes favouring lemurs (3-4)
17 Magazine’s abridged version is impressive (7)
20 Collect beer bottles, litter thrown around by bachelor (8)
22 Have a liking for recipe book review (4,2)
23 Plain fish consumed by doctor? The other way round (6)
25 Go about greeting boy with small presents (8)
26 Gran with gene that’s faulty leading to ailment of tissues (8)
27 An endless jungle alongside river (6)

Down
1 Danger foremost in jungle, big cat’s left out close to prey (8)
2 6’s attribute reported in one on the bench (10)
3 Don’t start to cross-examine and anger judge (6)
4 Vacuous starlet applies fruit extract for fairness (7) JU(S..T)ICE
5 Alternative theory about lines of equal temperature (8) IS(OTHER)M
6 Imagination found in wise men? On the contrary (4) MAGI (T)
7 Jumping bail, one’s offering excuses (6) (ALIB*)(1S)
14 Notice Zambia, UK and India develop a new kind of plea (6,4)
16 Married couple in bed, without initiation, canoodled (8)
18 New book first in a century, depicting, symbols (8)
19 Break free and forever upset judge (7)
21 Grass seen in picturesque Alaska (6)
22 One leaves the troubled West Asian country’s capital (6)
24 Magistrate pursuing drug trail? Just the opposite (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
8 Bit of cream, Mabel used to soothe (6)
9 Wobbly unfit to cross road (8) UN(ST)ABLE
10 Half-empty glass is half-full to him (8) OPTIMIST
11 Top effort to earn one pound (6) TRILBY
12 Thrash husband running away from her, with model (6)
13 Small runaway car veers off into abyss (8) CREVASSE
15 A couple of votes favouring lemurs (3-4)
17 Magazine’s abridged version is impressive (7)
20 Collect beer bottles, litter thrown around by bachelor (8)
22 Have a liking for recipe book review (4,2)
23 Plain fish consumed by doctor? The other way round (6)
25 Go about greeting boy with small presents (8)
26 Gran with gene that’s faulty leading to ailment of tissues (8) GANGRENE
27 An endless jungle alongside river (6)

Down
1 Danger foremost in jungle, big cat’s left out close to prey (8)
2 6’s attribute reported in one on the bench (10)
3 Don’t start to cross-examine and anger judge (6)
4 Vacuous starlet applies fruit extract for fairness (7) JU(S..T)ICE
5 Alternative theory about lines of equal temperature (8) ISOTHERM
6 Imagination found in wise men? On the contrary (4) MAGI (T)
7 Jumping bail, one’s offering excuses (6) (ALIB*)(1S)
14 Notice Zambia, UK and India develop a new kind of plea (6,4)
16 Married couple in bed, without initiation, canoodled (8)
18 New book first in a century, depicting, symbols (8)
19 Break free and forever upset judge (7)
21 Grass seen in picturesque Alaska (6) SQUEAL
22 One leaves the troubled West Asian country’s capital (6)
24 Magistrate pursuing drug trail? Just the opposite (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 Bit of cream, Mabel used to soothe (6) BECALM
9 Wobbly unfit to cross road (8) UN(ST)ABLE
10 Half-empty glass is half-full to him (8) OPTIMIST
11 Top effort to earn one pound (6) TRILBY
12 Thrash husband running away from her, with model (6)
13 Small runaway car veers off into abyss (8) CREVASSE
15 A couple of votes favouring lemurs (3-4) AYE AYES
17 Magazine’s abridged version is impressive (7)
20 Collect beer bottles, litter thrown around by bachelor (8)
22 Have a liking for recipe book review (4,2) COOK UP
23 Plain fish consumed by doctor? The other way round (6)
25 Go about greeting boy with small presents (8)
26 Gran with gene that’s faulty leading to ailment of tissues (8) GANGRENE
27 An endless jungle alongside river (6)

Down
1 Danger foremost in jungle, big cat’s left out close to prey (8)
2 6’s attribute reported in one on the bench (10) MAGISTRATE
3 Don’t start to cross-examine and anger judge (6)
4 Vacuous starlet applies fruit extract for fairness (7) JU(S..T)ICE
5 Alternative theory about lines of equal temperature (8) ISOTHERM
6 Imagination found in wise men? On the contrary (4) MAGI (T)
7 Jumping bail, one’s offering excuses (6) (ALIB*)(1S)
14 Notice Zambia, UK and India develop a new kind of plea (6,4)
16 Married couple in bed, without initiation, canoodled (8)
18 New book first in a century, depicting, symbols (8)
19 Break free and forever upset judge (7)
21 Grass seen in picturesque Alaska (6) SQUEAL
22 One leaves the troubled West Asian country’s capital (6)
24 Magistrate pursuing drug trail? Just the opposite (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Bit of cream, Mabel used to soothe (6) BECALM
9 Wobbly unfit to cross road (8) UN(ST)ABLE
10 Half-empty glass is half-full to him (8) OPTIMIST
11 Top effort to earn one pound (6) TRILBY
12 Thrash husband running away from her, with model (6)
13 Small runaway car veers off into abyss (8) CREVASSE
15 A couple of votes favouring lemurs (3-4) AYE AYES
17 Magazine’s abridged version is impressive (7)
20 Collect beer bottles, litter thrown around by bachelor (8)
22 Have a liking for recipe book review (4,2) COOK UP
23 Plain fish consumed by doctor? The other way round (6)
25 Go about greeting boy with small presents (8)
26 Gran with gene that’s faulty leading to ailment of tissues (8) GANGRENE
27 An endless jungle alongside river (6)

Down
1 Danger foremost in jungle, big cat’s left out close to prey (8)
2 6’s attribute reported in one on the bench (10) MAGISTRATE
3 Don’t start to cross-examine and anger judge (6)
4 Vacuous starlet applies fruit extract for fairness (7) JU(S..T)ICE
5 Alternative theory about lines of equal temperature (8) ISOTHERM
6 Imagination found in wise men? On the contrary (4) MAGI (T)
7 Jumping bail, one’s offering excuses (6) (ALIB*)(1S)
14 Notice Zambia, UK and India develop a new kind of plea (6,4) ADZUKI BEAN Typo in clue : FOR plea READ pea
16 Married couple in bed, without initiation, canoodled (8) EMBRACED
18 New book first in a century, depicting, symbols (8) NOTATION
19 Break free and forever upset judge (7) REFEREE
21 Grass seen in picturesque Alaska (6) SQUEAL
22 One leaves the troubled West Asian country’s capital (6) TEHRAN
24 Magistrate pursuing drug trail? Just the opposite (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Bit of cream, Mabel used to soothe (6) BECALM
9 Wobbly unfit to cross road (8) UN(ST)ABLE
10 Half-empty glass is half-full to him (8) OPTIMIST
11 Top effort to earn one pound (6) TRILBY
12 Thrash husband running away from her, with model (6)WRITHE
13 Small runaway car veers off into abyss (8) CREVASSE
15 A couple of votes favouring lemurs (3-4) AYE AYES
17 Magazine’s abridged version is impressive (7)AMAZING
20 Collect beer bottles, litter thrown around by bachelor (8)ASSEMBLE
22 Have a liking for recipe book review (4,2) COOK UP
23 Plain fish consumed by doctor? The other way round (6)TUNDRA
25 Go about greeting boy with small presents (8)EXHIBITS
26 Gran with gene that’s faulty leading to ailment of tissues (8) GANGRENE
27 An endless jungle alongside river (6)AMAZON

Down
1 Danger foremost in jungle, big cat’s left out close to prey (8)JEOPARDY
2 6’s attribute reported in one on the bench (10) MAGISTRATE
3 Don’t start to cross-examine and anger judge (6)UMPIRE
4 Vacuous starlet applies fruit extract for fairness (7) JU(S..T)ICE
5 Alternative theory about lines of equal temperature (8) ISOTHERM
6 Imagination found in wise men? On the contrary (4) MAGI (T)
7 Jumping bail, one’s offering excuses (6) (ALIB*)(1S)
14 Notice Zambia, UK and India develop a new kind of plea (6,4) ADZUKI BEAN Typo in clue : FOR plea READ pea
16 Married couple in bed, without initiation, canoodled (8) EMBRACED
18 New book first in a century, depicting, symbols (8) NOTATION
19 Break free and forever upset judge (7) REFEREE
21 Grass seen in picturesque Alaska (6) SQUEAL
22 One leaves the troubled West Asian country’s capital (6) TEHRAN
24 Magistrate pursuing drug trail? Just the opposite (4)DOGE

:clap::clap::clap: Yes, a delightful judicial pangram!

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Sailor drunk and ruddy (6) (AB)(LUSH)
4 Firm’s high officials finish off snakes (6)
9 Say, Shakespeare’s armour piece! (4)
10 Monkey which had egg soup cooked endlessly lacks liveliness (10) LANGU(O)R OUS*-p
11 Copied a single in CD (6)
12 Wife led here in confusion by charmer (8)
13 Suspended Jordan due for reform (9) ADJOURNED*
15 She follows American guide (5)
16 Handheld song source for prayer (5)
18 Emergence of crooked generalissimo off Lima (9)
22 Save lion injured in a republic (8)
23 Run away from English player’s cover drive finally (6)
25 Changed Indian pop singer’s pupils indeed (10)
26 Camp’s head replaced by English guide (4)
27 Cummerbunds given as prize following series lead (6)
28 Cherished an affair by Bolshevik (6)
Down
1 Used audiovisual and spread ideal (7) (AV)(AILED*)
2 Overloaded learner before maverick dean (5)
3 Alloy having iodine is harder (7)
5 Works on old prince’s causes (6)
6 Church screens warped predecessor for misplaced PC (9)
7 Sweden monarch nearly unknown for English press (7)(S)(QUEE[-n])(Z)(E)
8 Aware of weekend global convergence (13)
14 Insensible Open House one side (9)
17 All of you, perhaps! (7)
19 Refined English soldiers’ performance lacks energy (7)
20 No war on fake soap powder has been defied (7)
21 Princess includes former spouse in expansion (6)
24 Applaud rebel on comeback again (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Sailor drunk and ruddy (6) (AB)(LUSH)
4 Firm’s high officials finish off snakes (6)
9 Say, Shakespeare’s armour piece! (4)
10 Monkey which had egg soup cooked endlessly lacks liveliness (10) LANGU(O)R OUS*-p
11 Copied a single in CD (6)
12 Wife led here in confusion by charmer (8)
13 Suspended Jordan due for reform (9) ADJOURNED*
15 She follows American guide (5)
16 Handheld song source for prayer (5)
18 Emergence of crooked generalissimo off Lima (9)
22 Save lion injured in a republic (8)
23 Run away from English player’s cover drive finally (6)
25 Changed Indian pop singer’s pupils indeed (10)
26 Camp’s head replaced by English guide (4)
27 Cummerbunds given as prize following series lead (6)
28 Cherished an affair by Bolshevik (6)
Down
1 Used audiovisual and spread ideal (7) (AV)(AILED*)
2 Overloaded learner before maverick dean (5) LADEN
3 Alloy having iodine is harder (7) SOLIDER
5 Works on old prince’s causes (6) OPUSES
6 Church screens warped predecessor for misplaced PC (9) REREDOSES
7 Sweden monarch nearly unknown for English press (7)(S)(QUEE[-n])(Z)(E)
8 Aware of weekend global convergence (13) KNOWLEDGEABLE
14 Insensible Open House one side (9)
17 All of you, perhaps! (7)
19 Refined English soldiers’ performance lacks energy (7)
20 No war on fake soap powder has been defied (7)
21 Princess includes former spouse in expansion (6)
24 Applaud rebel on comeback again (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Sailor drunk and ruddy (6) (AB)(LUSH)
4 Firm’s high officials finish off snakes (6) COBRAS
9 Say, Shakespeare’s armour piece! (4) BARD
10 Monkey which had egg soup cooked endlessly lacks liveliness (10) LANGU(O)R OUS*-p
11 Copied a single in CD (6) C(LONED)D
12 Wife led here in confusion by charmer (8)
13 Suspended Jordan due for reform (9) ADJOURNED*
15 She follows American guide (5) USHER
16 Handheld song source for prayer (5)
18 Emergence of crooked generalissimo off Lima (9) EGRESSION
22 Save lion injured in a republic (8)
23 Run away from English player’s cover drive finally (6)
25 Changed Indian pop singer’s pupils indeed (10)
26 Camp’s head replaced by English guide (4)
27 Cummerbunds given as prize following series lead (6)
28 Cherished an affair by Bolshevik (6)
Down
1 Used audiovisual and spread ideal (7) (AV)(AILED*)
2 Overloaded learner before maverick dean (5) LADEN
3 Alloy having iodine is harder (7) SOLIDER
5 Works on old prince’s causes (6) OPUSES
6 Church screens warped predecessor for misplaced PC (9) REREDOSES
7 Sweden monarch nearly unknown for English press (7)(S)(QUEE[-n])(Z)(E)
8 Aware of weekend global convergence (13) KNOWLEDGEABLE
14 Insensible Open House one side (9)
17 All of you, perhaps! (7)
19 Refined English soldiers’ performance lacks energy (7)
20 No war on fake soap powder has been defied (7)
21 Princess includes former spouse in expansion (6)
24 Applaud rebel on comeback again (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Sailor drunk and ruddy (6) (AB)(LUSH)
4 Firm’s high officials finish off snakes (6) COBRAS
9 Say, Shakespeare’s armour piece! (4) BARD
10 Monkey which had egg soup cooked endlessly lacks liveliness (10) LANGU(O)R OUS*-p
11 Copied a single in CD (6) C(LONED)D
12 Wife led here in confusion by charmer (8)WHEEDLER
13 Suspended Jordan due for reform (9) ADJOURNED*
15 She follows American guide (5) USHER
16 Handheld song source for prayer (5)PSALM
18 Emergence of crooked generalissimo off Lima (9) EGRESSION
22 Save lion injured in a republic (8)
23 Run away from English player’s cover drive finally (6)
25 Changed Indian pop singer’s pupils indeed (10)REMODELLED
26 Camp’s head replaced by English guide (4)
27 Cummerbunds given as prize following series lead (6)
28 Cherished an affair by Bolshevik (6)
Down
1 Used audiovisual and spread ideal (7) (AV)(AILED*)
2 Overloaded learner before maverick dean (5) LADEN
3 Alloy having iodine is harder (7) SOLIDER
5 Works on old prince’s causes (6) OPUSES
6 Church screens warped predecessor for misplaced PC (9) REREDOSES
7 Sweden monarch nearly unknown for English press (7)(S)(QUEE[-n])(Z)(E)
8 Aware of weekend global convergence (13) KNOWLEDGEABLE
14 Insensible Open House one side (9)OBLIVIOUS
17 All of you, perhaps! (7)
19 Refined English soldiers’ performance lacks energy (7)
20 No war on fake soap powder has been defied (7)OPPOSED
21 Princess includes former spouse in expansion (6)
24 Applaud rebel on comeback again (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Sailor drunk and ruddy (6) (AB)(LUSH)
4 Firm’s high officials finish off snakes (6) COBRAS
9 Say, Shakespeare’s armour piece! (4) BARD
10 Monkey which had egg soup cooked endlessly lacks liveliness (10) LANGU(O)R OUS*-p
11 Copied a single in CD (6) C(LONED)D
12 Wife led here in confusion by charmer (8)WHEEDLER
13 Suspended Jordan due for reform (9) ADJOURNED*
15 She follows American guide (5) USHER
16 Handheld song source for prayer (5)PSALM
18 Emergence of crooked generalissimo off Lima (9) EGRESSION
22 Save lion injured in a republic (8)SLOVENIA
23 Run away from English player’s cover drive finally (6)ESCAPE
25 Changed Indian pop singer’s pupils indeed (10)REMODELLED
26 Camp’s head replaced by English guide (4)EASE
27 Cummerbunds given as prize following series lead (6)SASHES
28 Cherished an affair by Bolshevik (6)ADORED
Down
1 Used audiovisual and spread ideal (7) (AV)(AILED*)
2 Overloaded learner before maverick dean (5) LADEN
3 Alloy having iodine is harder (7) SOLIDER
5 Works on old prince’s causes (6) OPUSES
6 Church screens warped predecessor for misplaced PC (9) REREDOSES
7 Sweden monarch nearly unknown for English press (7)(S)(QUEE[-n])(Z)(E)
8 Aware of weekend global convergence (13) KNOWLEDGEABLE
14 Insensible Open House one side (9)OBLIVIOUS
17 All of you, perhaps! (7)SOLVERS
19 Refined English soldiers’ performance lacks energy (7)EMENDED
20 No war on fake soap powder has been defied (7)OPPOSED
21 Princess includes former spouse in expansion (6)ANNEXE
24 Applaud rebel on comeback again (5)CHEER

:clap::clap::clap: Nice lipogram! Both clues and answers are denied tea!:noteeth:

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Actor announced stealing no good bills (5,8)
8 Responsibility borne by America (4)
9 Skulls and spirits are found in the graveyard (10)
10 Thrash around and become tired (4,2)
11 Beauty, for example, found within eastern weapon (8)
12 Creator has it finally — Ultimate power! (9) (AUTHOR)(IT)(Y)
14 Call to withdraw support and leave at first (4) (DIA<-)(L)
15 Hitting it on one’s head is the right thing to do (4)
16 Foul swines surround zoo suffering from nausea (9)
20 Layer of primarily organic mass placed inside tissue (8) STR(O)(M)ATA
21 Kind-hearted person undergoes gender transformation (6)
23 Devils lull criminal at a boring place (10) DULLSVILLE*
24 Caught auditor with old horse (4)
25 Does water freeze along this line? (5,8)
Down
1 Root node Eva cut oddly contains 13 lines (7)
2 Surround Thebes after destroying hospital and run amok (5) BESET*-h
3 Poor hen that’s cooked for loser (2-5)
4 (1,6,3,1,4)
5 Females seek to hide tenant (6)
6 Respect for modern speech (9)
7 Clients fancy designing tool (7)
13 Commoners, ill-bred, loot hippo oil and extract pot (3,6)
15 Ace is ever victorious on such a bridge (2,5)
17 Last letters describe a doctor on drugs beside a river (7)
18 Fake news describes endless polls that are inflated (7)
19 They morph from molten rocks having the right energy (6)
22 Food found in Napoli & China (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Actor announced stealing no good bills (5,8)
8 Responsibility borne by America (4)
9 Skulls and spirits are found in the graveyard (10)
10 Thrash around and become tired (4,2)
11 Beauty, for example, found within eastern weapon (8)ELEGANCE
12 Creator has it finally — Ultimate power! (9) (AUTHOR)(IT)(Y)
14 Call to withdraw support and leave at first (4) (DIA<-)(L)
15 Hitting it on one’s head is the right thing to do (4)NAIL
16 Foul swines surround zoo suffering from nausea (9)
20 Layer of primarily organic mass placed inside tissue (8) STR(O)(M)ATA
21 Kind-hearted person undergoes gender transformation (6)
23 Devils lull criminal at a boring place (10) DULLSVILLE*
24 Caught auditor with old horse (4)
25 Does water freeze along this line? (5,8)
Down
1 Root node Eva cut oddly contains 13 lines (7)
2 Surround Thebes after destroying hospital and run amok (5) BESET*-h
3 Poor hen that’s cooked for loser (2-5)NO-HOPER
4 (1,6,3,1,4)I HAVEN'T GOT A CLUE
5 Females seek to hide tenant (6)
6 Respect for modern speech (9)
7 Clients fancy designing tool (7)STENCIL
13 Commoners, ill-bred, loot hippo oil and extract pot (3,6)
15 Ace is ever victorious on such a bridge (2,5)
17 Last letters describe a doctor on drugs beside a river (7)
18 Fake news describes endless polls that are inflated (7)
19 They morph from molten rocks having the right energy (6)
22 Food found in Napoli & China (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Actor announced stealing no good bills (5,8) ROBIN WILLIAMS
8 Responsibility borne by America (4) ONUS
9 Skulls and spirits are found in the graveyard (10)
10 Thrash around and become tired (4,2) BEAT UP
11 Beauty, for example, found within eastern weapon (8)ELEGANCE
12 Creator has it finally — Ultimate power! (9) (AUTHOR)(IT)(Y)
14 Call to withdraw support and leave at first (4) (DIA<-)(L)
15 Hitting it on one’s head is the right thing to do (4)NAIL
16 Foul swines surround zoo suffering from nausea (9)
20 Layer of primarily organic mass placed inside tissue (8) STR(O)(M)ATA
21 Kind-hearted person undergoes gender transformation (6)
23 Devils lull criminal at a boring place (10) DULLSVILLE*
24 Caught auditor with old horse (4)
25 Does water freeze along this line? (5,8)
Down
1 Root node Eva cut oddly contains 13 lines (7)
2 Surround Thebes after destroying hospital and run amok (5) BESET*-h
3 Poor hen that’s cooked for loser (2-5)NO-HOPER
4 (1,6,3,1,4)I HAVEN'T GOT A CLUE
5 Females seek to hide tenant (6)
6 Respect for modern speech (9)
7 Clients fancy designing tool (7)STENCIL
13 Commoners, ill-bred, loot hippo oil and extract pot (3,6) HOI POLLOI
15 Ace is ever victorious on such a bridge (2,5)
17 Last letters describe a doctor on drugs beside a river (7)
18 Fake news describes endless polls that are inflated (7)
19 They morph from molten rocks having the right energy (6) LARVAE
22 Food found in Napoli & China (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Actor announced stealing no good bills (5,8) ROBIN WILLIAMS
8 Responsibility borne by America (4) ONUS
9 Skulls and spirits are found in the graveyard (10) HEADSTONES
10 Thrash around and become tired (4,2) BEAT UP
11 Beauty, for example, found within eastern weapon (8)ELEGANCE
12 Creator has it finally — Ultimate power! (9) (AUTHOR)(IT)(Y)
14 Call to withdraw support and leave at first (4) (DIA<-)(L)
15 Hitting it on one’s head is the right thing to do (4)NAIL
16 Foul swines surround zoo suffering from nausea (9)
20 Layer of primarily organic mass placed inside tissue (8) STR(O)(M)ATA
21 Kind-hearted person undergoes gender transformation (6)
23 Devils lull criminal at a boring place (10) DULLSVILLE*
24 Caught auditor with old horse (4)
25 Does water freeze along this line? (5,8) PRIME MERIDIAN
Down
1 Root node Eva cut oddly contains 13 lines (7) RONDEAU
2 Surround Thebes after destroying hospital and run amok (5) BESET*-h
3 Poor hen that’s cooked for loser (2-5)NO-HOPER
4 (1,6,3,1,4)I HAVEN'T GOT A CLUE
5 Females seek to hide tenant (6) LESSEE
6 Respect for modern speech (9)
7 Clients fancy designing tool (7)STENCIL
13 Commoners, ill-bred, loot hippo oil and extract pot (3,6) HOI POLLOI
15 Ace is ever victorious on such a bridge (2,5) NO TRUMP
17 Last letters describe a doctor on drugs beside a river (7)
18 Fake news describes endless polls that are inflated (7)
19 They morph from molten rocks having the right energy (6) LARVAE
22 Food found in Napoli & China (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Actor announced stealing no good bills (5,8) ROBIN WILLIAMS
8 Responsibility borne by America (4) ONUS
9 Skulls and spirits are found in the graveyard (10) HEADSTONES
10 Thrash around and become tired (4,2) BEAT UP
11 Beauty, for example, found within eastern weapon (8)ELEGANCE
12 Creator has it finally — Ultimate power! (9) (AUTHOR)(IT)(Y)
14 Call to withdraw support and leave at first (4) (DIA<-)(L)
15 Hitting it on one’s head is the right thing to do (4)NAIL
16 Foul swines surround zoo suffering from nausea (9)WOOZINESS
20 Layer of primarily organic mass placed inside tissue (8) STR(O)(M)ATA
21 Kind-hearted person undergoes gender transformation (6)MELLOW
23 Devils lull criminal at a boring place (10) DULLSVILLE*
24 Caught auditor with old horse (4)COLT
25 Does water freeze along this line? (5,8) PRIME MERIDIAN
Down
1 Root node Eva cut oddly contains 13 lines (7) RONDEAU
2 Surround Thebes after destroying hospital and run amok (5) BESET*-h
3 Poor hen that’s cooked for loser (2-5)NO-HOPER
4 (1,6,3,1,4)I HAVEN'T GOT A CLUE
5 Females seek to hide tenant (6) LESSEE
6 Respect for modern speech (9)ADORATION
7 Clients fancy designing tool (7)STENCIL
13 Commoners, ill-bred, loot hippo oil and extract pot (3,6) HOI POLLOI
15 Ace is ever victorious on such a bridge (2,5) NO TRUMP
17 Last letters describe a doctor on drugs beside a river (7)ZAMBEZI
18 Fake news describes endless polls that are inflated (7)SWOLLEN
19 They morph from molten rocks having the right energy (6) LARVAE
22 Food found in Napoli & China (5)LICHI

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Fanatics with right companions (7)
5 Organised files, taking time to check (6)
11 Upset fortune-teller inhales thousand smells (5) REE(K)S<-
12 Revenge’s no good! To arrest cheat, call everyone together again! (9)
13 You finally entered set with small boxes (6)
14 Expeditious games on plant-hedge (8)
16 A milk product not harmed by a spiritual practice (4)
17 Record, wet or otherwise! It’s high time! (5,5)
20 Scam unearthed, reporter stunned (10)
21 Outhouse for Pole & Pole (4)
24 Furnace for burning men I kill (4,4)
26 Fearless woman’s love — Spinner’s charmed, initially (6)
28 Upset confidences if out when settled (9) ENSCONCED*-if
29 Never-ending articles about one model dish (5)
30 Former flame’s call to arouse (6) (EX)(CITE)
31 Right after hundred, pointless dismissal in the game (7)

Down
2 Instrument manufactured a green rod (4,5)
3 Energy Tzars circulated was artificial (6)
4 Northward drive to small town (4)
6 Determination to capture back a metropolis (8)
7 Supports daughter with payments (5)
8 A person who sends you out, with or without right! (7)
9 Not rich, yet owning a place in Tamil Nadu (6)
10 Dewberries finally crushed and squeezed (9)
15 Mechanism in arms of flight carrying fabric (9)
18 Equip with arms to wipe a nose properly (9)
19 Monument that’s foundation for Tiruchirappalli’s origin? (8) ROCKFORT (CD)
20 Oddly, Michelangelo left him an organised institution (7) COLLEGE*-him an
22 React drunkenly following a little nip of divine liquid (6)
23 Item sent up around end of November, originally conforms to standard of measurement (6)
25 Eleventh of hemidemisemiquavers followed by Ukulele’s lead? That’s how it appears in melody (5)
27 Sixth month for a Jew among Jemadars (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Fanatics with right companions (7)
5 Organised files, taking time to check (6) STIFLE
11 Upset fortune-teller inhales thousand smells (5) REE(K)S<-
12 Revenge’s no good! To arrest cheat, call everyone together again! (9)
13 You finally entered set with small boxes (6)
14 Expeditious games on plant-hedge (8)
16 A milk product not harmed by a spiritual practice (4) YOGA
17 Record, wet or otherwise! It’s high time! (5,5)
20 Scam unearthed, reporter stunned (10)
21 Outhouse for Pole & Pole (4)
24 Furnace for burning men I kill (4,4) LIME KILN
26 Fearless woman’s love — Spinner’s charmed, initially (6)
28 Upset confidences if out when settled (9) ENSCONCED*-if
29 Never-ending articles about one model dish (5)
30 Former flame’s call to arouse (6) (EX)(CITE)
31 Right after hundred, pointless dismissal in the game (7)
Down
2 Instrument manufactured a green rod (4,5)
3 Energy Tzars circulated was artificial (6)
4 Northward drive to small town (4)
6 Determination to capture back a metropolis (8)
7 Supports daughter with payments (5)
8 A person who sends you out, with or without right! (7)
9 Not rich, yet owning a place in Tamil Nadu (6)
10 Dewberries finally crushed and squeezed (9)
15 Mechanism in arms of flight carrying fabric (9)
18 Equip with arms to wipe a nose properly (9) WEAPONISE
19 Monument that’s foundation for Tiruchirappalli’s origin? (8) ROCKFORT (CD)
20 Oddly, Michelangelo left him an organised institution (7) COLLEGE*-him an
22 React drunkenly following a little nip of divine liquid (6) NECTAR
23 Item sent up around end of November, originally conforms to standard of measurement (6)
25 Eleventh of hemidemisemiquavers followed by Ukulele’s lead? That’s how it appears in melody (5)
27 Sixth month for a Jew among Jemadars (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fanatics with right companions (7)
5 Organised files, taking time to check (6) STIFLE
11 Upset fortune-teller inhales thousand smells (5) REE(K)S<-
12 Revenge’s no good! To arrest cheat, call everyone together again! (9)
13 You finally entered set with small boxes (6)CLOUTS
14 Expeditious games on plant-hedge (8)
16 A milk product not harmed by a spiritual practice (4) YOGA
17 Record, wet or otherwise! It’s high time! (5,5)
20 Scam unearthed, reporter stunned (10)CONFOUNDED
21 Outhouse for Pole & Pole (4)
24 Furnace for burning men I kill (4,4) LIME KILN
26 Fearless woman’s love — Spinner’s charmed, initially (6)
28 Upset confidences if out when settled (9) ENSCONCED*-if
29 Never-ending articles about one model dish (5)
30 Former flame’s call to arouse (6) (EX)(CITE)
31 Right after hundred, pointless dismissal in the game (7)
Down
2 Instrument manufactured a green rod (4,5)REED ORGAN
3 Energy Tzars circulated was artificial (6)
4 Northward drive to small town (4)
6 Determination to capture back a metropolis (8)
7 Supports daughter with payments (5)
8 A person who sends you out, with or without right! (7)
9 Not rich, yet owning a place in Tamil Nadu (6)TRICHY
10 Dewberries finally crushed and squeezed (9)
15 Mechanism in arms of flight carrying fabric (9)
18 Equip with arms to wipe a nose properly (9) WEAPONISE
19 Monument that’s foundation for Tiruchirappalli’s origin? (8) ROCKFORT (CD)
20 Oddly, Michelangelo left him an organised institution (7) COLLEGE*-him an
22 React drunkenly following a little nip of divine liquid (6) NECTAR
23 Item sent up around end of November, originally conforms to standard of measurement (6)
25 Eleventh of hemidemisemiquavers followed by Ukulele’s lead? That’s how it appears in melody (5)MUSIC
27 Sixth month for a Jew among Jemadars (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Fanatics with right companions (7) FRIENDS
5 Organised files, taking time to check (6) STIFLE
11 Upset fortune-teller inhales thousand smells (5) REE(K)S<-
12 Revenge’s no good! To arrest cheat, call everyone together again! (9) RECOVENE
13 You finally entered set with small boxes (6)CLOUTS
14 Expeditious games on plant-hedge (8) QUICKSET
16 A milk product not harmed by a spiritual practice (4) YOGA
17 Record, wet or otherwise! It’s high time! (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
20 Scam unearthed, reporter stunned (10)CONFOUNDED
21 Outhouse for Pole & Pole (4) BARN
24 Furnace for burning men I kill (4,4) LIME KILN
26 Fearless woman’s love — Spinner’s charmed, initially (6)
28 Upset confidences if out when settled (9) ENSCONCED*-if
29 Never-ending articles about one model dish (5)
30 Former flame’s call to arouse (6) (EX)(CITE)
31 Right after hundred, pointless dismissal in the game (7)
Down
2 Instrument manufactured a green rod (4,5)REED ORGAN
3 Energy Tzars circulated was artificial (6)
4 Northward drive to small town (4)
6 Determination to capture back a metropolis (8)
7 Supports daughter with payments (5)
8 A person who sends you out, with or without right! (7)
9 Not rich, yet owning a place in Tamil Nadu (6)TRICHY
10 Dewberries finally crushed and squeezed (9)
15 Mechanism in arms of flight carrying fabric (9)
18 Equip with arms to wipe a nose properly (9) WEAPONISE
19 Monument that’s foundation for Tiruchirappalli’s origin? (8) ROCKFORT (CD)
20 Oddly, Michelangelo left him an organised institution (7) COLLEGE*-him an
22 React drunkenly following a little nip of divine liquid (6) NECTAR
23 Item sent up around end of November, originally conforms to standard of measurement (6)
25 Eleventh of hemidemisemiquavers followed by Ukulele’s lead? That’s how it appears in melody (5)MUSIC
27 Sixth month for a Jew among Jemadars (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Fanatics with right companions (7) FRIENDS
5 Organised files, taking time to check (6) STIFLE
11 Upset fortune-teller inhales thousand smells (5) REE(K)S<-
12 Revenge’s no good! To arrest cheat, call everyone together again! (9) RECOVENE
13 You finally entered set with small boxes (6)CLOUTS
14 Expeditious games on plant-hedge (8) QUICKSET
16 A milk product not harmed by a spiritual practice (4) YOGA
17 Record, wet or otherwise! It’s high time! (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
20 Scam unearthed, reporter stunned (10)CONFOUNDED
21 Outhouse for Pole & Pole (4) BARN
24 Furnace for burning men I kill (4,4) LIME KILN
26 Fearless woman’s love — Spinner’s charmed, initially (6)
28 Upset confidences if out when settled (9) ENSCONCED*-if
29 Never-ending articles about one model dish (5) RAITA
30 Former flame’s call to arouse (6) (EX)(CITE)
31 Right after hundred, pointless dismissal in the game (7)
Down
2 Instrument manufactured a green rod (4,5)REED ORGAN
3 Energy Tzars circulated was artificial (6) ERSATZ
4 Northward drive to small town (4)
6 Determination to capture back a metropolis (8) TENACITY
7 Supports daughter with payments (5)
8 A person who sends you out, with or without right! (7)
9 Not rich, yet owning a place in Tamil Nadu (6)TRICHY
10 Dewberries finally crushed and squeezed (9)
15 Mechanism in arms of flight carrying fabric (9)
18 Equip with arms to wipe a nose properly (9) WEAPONISE
19 Monument that’s foundation for Tiruchirappalli’s origin? (8) ROCKFORT (CD)
20 Oddly, Michelangelo left him an organised institution (7) COLLEGE*-him an
22 React drunkenly following a little nip of divine liquid (6) NECTAR
23 Item sent up around end of November, originally conforms to standard of measurement (6) METRIC
25 Eleventh of hemidemisemiquavers followed by Ukulele’s lead? That’s how it appears in melody (5)MUSIC
27 Sixth month for a Jew among Jemadars (4) ADAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fanatics with right companions (7) FRIENDS
5 Organised files, taking time to check (6) STIFLE
11 Upset fortune-teller inhales thousand smells (5) REE(K)S<-
12 Revenge’s no good! To arrest cheat, call everyone together again! (9) RECOVENE
13 You finally entered set with small boxes (6)CLOUTS
14 Expeditious games on plant-hedge (8) QUICKSET
16 A milk product not harmed by a spiritual practice (4) YOGA
17 Record, wet or otherwise! It’s high time! (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
20 Scam unearthed, reporter stunned (10)CONFOUNDED
21 Outhouse for Pole & Pole (4) BARN
24 Furnace for burning men I kill (4,4) LIME KILN
26 Fearless woman’s love — Spinner’s charmed, initially (6)HEROIC
28 Upset confidences if out when settled (9) ENSCONCED*-if
29 Never-ending articles about one model dish (5) RAITA
30 Former flame’s call to arouse (6) (EX)(CITE)
31 Right after hundred, pointless dismissal in the game (7)CRICKET
Down
2 Instrument manufactured a green rod (4,5)REED ORGAN
3 Energy Tzars circulated was artificial (6) ERSATZ
4 Northward drive to small town (4)DORP
6 Determination to capture back a metropolis (8) TENACITY
7 Supports daughter with payments (5)FEEDS
8 A person who sends you out, with or without right! (7)EJECTOR
9 Not rich, yet owning a place in Tamil Nadu (6)TRICHY
10 Dewberries finally crushed and squeezed (9)SCRUNCHED
15 Mechanism in arms of flight carrying fabric (9)FLINTLOCK
18 Equip with arms to wipe a nose properly (9) WEAPONISE
19 Monument that’s foundation for Tiruchirappalli’s origin? (8) ROCKFORT (CD)
20 Oddly, Michelangelo left him an organised institution (7) COLLEGE*-him an
22 React drunkenly following a little nip of divine liquid (6) NECTAR
23 Item sent up around end of November, originally conforms to standard of measurement (6) METRIC
25 Eleventh of hemidemisemiquavers followed by Ukulele’s lead? That’s how it appears in melody (5)MUSIC
27 Sixth month for a Jew among Jemadars (4) ADAR

:clap::clap::clap: A nice pangram from the NITian taking us on a Trichy tour!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS1 Don’t begin work to pitch for source of energy (8)
5 Monied enough to get purgative (6) EMODIN
10 Sisterhood with more-than-enough needlework (7)
11 Doctor’s order: take time off — a bit!(7) MODICUM
12 Not present to say ‘Here!’ (6)
14 If someone takes you to them, you’re done (8)
15 Medico cut short (3)
17 Wheels of fortune? (4)
18 Almost usual song expending time will get you the product (9) COMMODITY
21 Resort 11’s taken unhesitatingly is irregular (9) SPASMODIC
24 Hard trouble from icy fall (4)
27 See about Hindu leader’s Nepalese village (3)
29 Manufacturer of protective clothing to supply large car timelessly (8)
30 Mimic and copper get brief summary from France (6)
32 Fashionable dressmaker’s leading in style (7) MODISTE
33 Pretty girl got up with pal (7)
34 Change Ministry of Defence provided with ultimate strategy (6)
35 This beats US patrol’s dithering (8)

DOWN
1 Old boy finds twisted cleats a hindrance (8)
2 Central slum politician has problem following single,large payment (4,3)
3 See 19 (6)
4 Fabricator said to produce instrument (4)
6 Irish region cares about extraordinary lad (8)
7 Most problematical ties resolved following return of investigators (7)
8 Which means everything has been cleaned up (2,4)
9 All alms I'm distributing in briefcorrespondence (5,4)
13 Resting place put up in a book section (1,1,1)
16 My noted presentation includes bridgeplayer wearing a small crown (9)
19 and 3 US finalises do's for resolving Sri Lanka’s problems, say (6,2,6)
20 Struggle with fish (8)
22 Groomed dog helped one to get out (7)
23 When doubled, it’s a lively dance (3)
25 An agile performer, a sort of burglar, about to hold up (7)
26 Headmaster goes round Indian mother in Turkish bath (6)
28 Observation post employs the works (6)
31 German woman starts false rumour about underwear (4)

[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
1 Don’t begin work to pitch for source of energy (8)
5 Monied enough to get purgative (6)
10 Sisterhood with more-than-enough needlework (7)
11 Doctor’s order: take time off — a bit!(7) MO DIC[-t]UM
12 Not present to say ‘Here!’ (6)
14 If someone takes you to them, you’re done (8) CLEANERS
15 Medico cut short (3)
17 Wheels of fortune? (4)
18 Almost usual song expending time will get you the product (9) (COMMO[-n])(DIT[-t]Y)
21 Resort 11’s taken unhesitatingly is irregular (9) (SPAS)(MODIC[-um])
24 Hard trouble from icy fall (4)
27 See about Hindu leader’s Nepalese village (3)
29 Manufacturer of protective clothing to supply large car timelessly (8)
30 Mimic and copper get brief summary from France (6)
32 Fashionable dressmaker’s leading in style (7) MODISTE
33 Pretty girl got up with pal (7)
34 Change Ministry of Defence provided with ultimate strategy (6)
35 This beats US patrol’s dithering (8)

DOWN

1 Old boy finds twisted cleats a hindrance (8)
2 Central slum politician has problem following single,large payment (4,3)
3 See 19 (6)
4 Fabricator said to produce instrument (4)
6 Irish region cares about extraordinary lad (8)
7 Most problematical ties resolved following return of investigators (7)
8 Which means everything has been cleaned up (2,4)
9 All alms I'm distributing in briefcorrespondence (5,4)
13 Resting place put up in a book section (1,1,1)
16 My noted presentation includes bridgeplayer wearing a small crown (9)
19 and 3 US finalises do's for resolving Sri Lanka’s problems, say (6,2,6)
20 Struggle with fish (8)

22 Groomed dog helped one to get out (7)
23 When doubled, it’s a lively dance (3)
25 An agile performer, a sort of burglar, about to hold up (7)
26 Headmaster goes round Indian mother in Turkish bath (6)
28 Observation post employs the works (6)
31 German woman starts false rumour about underwear (4)

[pammechchu]

CONSOLIDATING & ADDING

ACROSS
1 Don’t begin work to pitch for source of energy (8)
5 Monied enough to get purgative (6) EMODIN
10 Sisterhood with more-than-enough needlework (7)
11 Doctor’s order: take time off — a bit!(7) MO DIC[-t]UM
12 Not present to say ‘Here!’ (6)
14 If someone takes you to them, you’re done (8) CLEANERS
15 Medico cut short (3)
17 Wheels of fortune? (4)
18 Almost usual song expending time will get you the product (9) (COMMO[-n])(DIT[-t]Y)
21 Resort 11’s taken unhesitatingly is irregular (9) (SPAS)(MODIC[-um])
24 Hard trouble from icy fall (4)
27 See about Hindu leader’s Nepalese village (3)
29 Manufacturer of protective clothing to supply large car timelessly (8)
30 Mimic and copper get brief summary from France (6)
32 Fashionable dressmaker’s leading in style (7) MODISTE
33 Pretty girl got up with pal (7)
34 Change Ministry of Defence provided with ultimate strategy (6) MODIFY
35 This beats US patrol’s dithering (8)
DOWN
1 Old boy finds twisted cleats a hindrance (8)
2 Central slum politician has problem following single,large payment (4,3) LUMP SUM
3 See 19 (6)
4 Fabricator said to produce instrument (4)
6 Irish region cares about extraordinary lad (8)
7 Most problematical ties resolved following return of investigators (7) DICIEST
8 Which means everything has been cleaned up (2,4)
9 All alms I'm distributing in briefcorrespondence (5,4) SMALL MAIL
13 Resting place put up in a book section (1,1,1)
16 My noted presentation includes bridgeplayer wearing a small crown (9)
19 and 3 US finalises do's for resolving Sri Lanka’s problems, say (6,2,6)
20 Struggle with fish (8)
22 Groomed dog helped one to get out (7)
23 When doubled, it’s a lively dance (3)
25 An agile performer, a sort of burglar, about to hold up (7)
26 Headmaster goes round Indian mother in Turkish bath (6) HAMMA
28 Observation post employs the works (6)
31 German woman starts false rumour about underwear (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Don’t begin work to pitch for source of energy (8)OILFIELD
5 Monied enough to get purgative (6) EMODIN
10 Sisterhood with more-than-enough needlework (7)
11 Doctor’s order: take time off — a bit!(7) MO DIC[-t]UM
12 Not present to say ‘Here!’ (6)ABSENT
14 If someone takes you to them, you’re done (8) CLEANERS
15 Medico cut short (3)DOC
17 Wheels of fortune? (4)
18 Almost usual song expending time will get you the product (9) (COMMO[-n])(DIT[-t]Y)
21 Resort 11’s taken unhesitatingly is irregular (9) (SPAS)(MODIC[-um])
24 Hard trouble from icy fall (4)
27 See about Hindu leader’s Nepalese village (3)
29 Manufacturer of protective clothing to supply large car timelessly (8)
30 Mimic and copper get brief summary from France (6)
32 Fashionable dressmaker’s leading in style (7) MODISTE
33 Pretty girl got up with pal (7)
34 Change Ministry of Defence provided with ultimate strategy (6) MODIFY
35 This beats US patrol’s dithering (8)
DOWN
1 Old boy finds twisted cleats a hindrance (8)OBSTACLE
2 Central slum politician has problem following single,large payment (4,3) LUMP SUM
3 See 19 (6)
4 Fabricator said to produce instrument (4)
6 Irish region cares about extraordinary lad (8)
7 Most problematical ties resolved following return of investigators (7) DICIEST
8 Which means everything has been cleaned up (2,4)NO MESS
9 All alms I'm distributing in briefcorrespondence (5,4) SMALL MAIL
13 Resting place put up in a book section (1,1,1)
16 My noted presentation includes bridgeplayer wearing a small crown (9)
19 and 3 US finalises do's for resolving Sri Lanka’s problems, say (6,2,6)
20 Struggle with fish (8)
22 Groomed dog helped one to get out (7)
23 When doubled, it’s a lively dance (3)
25 An agile performer, a sort of burglar, about to hold up (7)
26 Headmaster goes round Indian mother in Turkish bath (6) HAMMAM
28 Observation post employs the works (6)
31 German woman starts false rumour about underwear (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Don’t begin work to pitch for source of energy (8)OILFIELD
5 Monied enough to get purgative (6) EMODIN
10 Sisterhood with more-than-enough needlework (7)SAMPLER
11 Doctor’s order: take time off — a bit!(7) MO DIC[-t]UM
12 Not present to say ‘Here!’ (6)ABSENT
14 If someone takes you to them, you’re done (8) CLEANERS
15 Medico cut short (3)DOC
17 Wheels of fortune? (4)LIMO
18 Almost usual song expending time will get you the product (9) (COMMO[-n])(DIT[-t]Y)
21 Resort 11’s taken unhesitatingly is irregular (9) (SPAS)(MODIC[-um])
24 Hard trouble from icy fall (4)HAIL
27 See about Hindu leader’s Nepalese village (3)LHO
29 Manufacturer of protective clothing to supply large car timelessly (8)ARMOURER
30 Mimic and copper get brief summary from France (6)APERCU
32 Fashionable dressmaker’s leading in style (7) MODISTE
33 Pretty girl got up with pal (7)ROSEBUD
34 Change Ministry of Defence provided with ultimate strategy (6) MODIFY
35 This beats US patrol’s dithering (8)PULSATOR
DOWN
1 Old boy finds twisted cleats a hindrance (8)OBSTACLE
2 Central slum politician has problem following single,large payment (4,3) LUMP SUM
3 See 19 (6)
4 Fabricator said to produce instrument (4)LYRE
6 Irish region cares about extraordinary lad (8)MIDLANDS
7 Most problematical ties resolved following return of investigators (7) DICIEST
8 Which means everything has been cleaned up (2,4)NO MESS
9 All alms I'm distributing in briefcorrespondence (5,4) SMALL MAIL
13 Resting place put up in a book section (1,1,1)T,O,C
16 My noted presentation includes bridgeplayer wearing a small crown (9)CORONETED
19 and 3 US finalises do's for resolving Sri Lanka’s problems, say (6,2,6)ISSUES OF ISLAND
20 Struggle with fish (8)FLOUNDER
22 Groomed dog helped one to get out (7)POMADED
23 When doubled, it’s a lively dance (3)CHA
25 An agile performer, a sort of burglar, about to hold up (7)ACROBAT
26 Headmaster goes round Indian mother in Turkish bath (6) HAMMAM
28 Observation post employs the works (6)OPUSES
31 German woman starts false rumour about underwear (4)FRAU

:clap::clap::clap: A Modi special improvised specially to suit the election result mood! Well-done, Gridman!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Agree, initially, about new hotel by new motorway (8)
5 Pale china stopper (6)
9 Carry on about heading for Harwich, far off accommodation for ships (8)
10 Dog’s strong point after bit of breeding (6)
12 Monk astride large beast of burden (5)
13 Disabled, one during dash in battle (2,7)
15 Pessimist’s frame of mind in retreat, confronting trader (4,8)
18 Labour group on seminar (7,5)
21 Picture that woman getting in pub round (5,4)
22 Playwright from Troon? Unlikely (5)
23 Batsman’s stroke, good cut (6)
25 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8)
26 Sailor needs to be given purpose (6)
27 Information on summit in bureaucratic language (8)
Down
1 When one chooses a serge (2,4) AT WILL
2 Eat out, then secure the wherewithal for a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
3 Showman from Niagara River port shown on leaflet (7,4) BUFFALO BILL
4 One clasping crocodile in confusion? (6-6) HUGGER-MUGGER
6 Commander from Niagara (3) AGA
7 Star embraced by young woman in gambling centre (3,5)
8 Set off from public school in time (8)
11 Travelling OK, on reliable part of the London Underground (8,4)
14 Accomplices in case? Scores, I suspect (11)
16 Mean to travel round with one learner driver in the gloaming (8)
17 Lacking practical expertise, member beginning to criticise musical (8)
19 Sculpted figure, say, university acquired (6)
20 Jacket in tan, or a khaki (6)
24 Hint, hint left ignored (3)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Agree, initially, about new hotel by new motorway (8)
5 Pale china stopper (6)
9 Carry on about heading for Harwich, far off accommodation for ships (8)
10 Dog’s strong point after bit of breeding (6)
12 Monk astride large beast of burden (5)
13 Disabled, one during dash in battle (2,7) EL ALAMEIN
15 Pessimist’s frame of mind in retreat, confronting trader (4,8)
18 Labour group on seminar (7,5)
21 Picture that woman getting in pub round (5,4)
22 Playwright from Troon? Unlikely (5)
23 Batsman’s stroke, good cut (6)
25 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8) MINISTER
26 Sailor needs to be given purpose (6)
27 Information on summit in bureaucratic language (8)
Down
1 When one chooses a serge (2,4) AT WILL
2 Eat out, then secure the wherewithal for a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
3 Showman from Niagara River port shown on leaflet (7,4) BUFFALO BILL
4 One clasping crocodile in confusion? (6-6) HUGGER-MUGGER
6 Commander from Niagara (3) AGA
7 Star embraced by young woman in gambling centre (3,5)
8 Set off from public school in time (8)
11 Travelling OK, on reliable part of the London Underground (8,4) BAKERLOO LINE
14 Accomplices in case? Scores, I suspect (11) ACCESSORIES
16 Mean to travel round with one learner driver in the gloaming (8)
17 Lacking practical expertise, member beginning to criticise musical (8)
19 Sculpted figure, say, university acquired (6)
20 Jacket in tan, or a khaki (6) ANORAK
24 Hint, hint left ignored (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Agree, initially, about new hotel by new motorway (8)
5 Pale china stopper (6)
9 Carry on about heading for Harwich, far off accommodation for ships (8)WHARFAGE
10 Dog’s strong point after bit of breeding (6)
12 Monk astride large beast of burden (5)LLAMA
13 Disabled, one during dash in battle (2,7)
15 Pessimist’s frame of mind in retreat, confronting trader (4,8)
18 Labour group on seminar (7,5)
21 Picture that woman getting in pub round (5,4)
22 Playwright from Troon? Unlikely (5)
23 Batsman’s stroke, good cut (6)
25 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8)
26 Sailor needs to be given purpose (6)
27 Information on summit in bureaucratic language (8)
Down
1 When one chooses a serge (2,4) AT WILL
2 Eat out, then secure the wherewithal for a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
3 Showman from Niagara River port shown on leaflet (7,4) BUFFALO BILL
4 One clasping crocodile in confusion? (6-6) HUGGER-MUGGER
6 Commander from Niagara (3) AGA
7 Star embraced by young woman in gambling centre (3,5)
8 Set off from public school in time (8)
11 Travelling OK, on reliable part of the London Underground (8,4)
14 Accomplices in case? Scores, I suspect (11)ACCESSORIES
16 Mean to travel round with one learner driver in the gloaming (8)
17 Lacking practical expertise, member beginning to criticise musical (8)
19 Sculpted figure, say, university acquired (6)STATUE
20 Jacket in tan, or a khaki (6)
24 Hint, hint left ignored (3)CUE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Agree, initially, about new hotel by new motorway (8)AUTOBAHN
5 Pale china stopper (6)PALLID
9 Carry on about heading for Harwich, far off accommodation for ships (8)WHARFAGE
10 Dog’s strong point after bit of breeding (6)BASSET
12 Monk astride large beast of burden (5)LLAMA
13 Disabled, one during dash in battle (2,7)EL ALAMEIN
15 Pessimist’s frame of mind in retreat, confronting trader (4,8)DOOM MERCHANT
18 Labour group on seminar (7,5)WORKING CLASS
21 Picture that woman getting in pub round (5,4)LOCAL HERO
22 Playwright from Troon? Unlikely (5)ORTON
23 Batsman’s stroke, good cut (6)GLANCE
25 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8)MINISTER
26 Sailor needs to be given purpose (6)TARGET
27 Information on summit in bureaucratic language (8)NEWSPEAK
Down
1 When one chooses a serge (2,4) AT WILL
2 Eat out, then secure the wherewithal for a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
3 Showman from Niagara River port shown on leaflet (7,4) BUFFALO BILL
4 One clasping crocodile in confusion? (6-6) HUGGER-MUGGER
6 Commander from Niagara (3) AGA
7 Star embraced by young woman in gambling centre (3,5)LAS VEGAS
8 Set off from public school in time (8)DETONATE
11 Travelling OK, on reliable part of the London Underground (8,4)BAKERLOO LINE
14 Accomplices in case? Scores, I suspect (11)ACCESSORIES
16 Mean to travel round with one learner driver in the gloaming (8)TWILIGHT
17 Lacking practical expertise, member beginning to criticise musical (8)ARMCHAIR
19 Sculpted figure, say, university acquired (6)STATUE
20 Jacket in tan, or a khaki (6)ANORAK
24 Hint, hint left ignored (3)CUE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

(previous post had been overlooked by me!:oops:)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Ball observed in later part of day? (4)
3 Ordered odd bits of ribs with fine steak as morning meals (10)
10 What’s used to provide water to nourish dogs with 'em say? (4,5)
11 Take it so that docs mind their own business (5)
12 Daughter of Spanish king’s an early child (7)
13 Nick receives tip-off to be deeply critical (3-4)
14 Musical score’s out of print with time (5)
15 Cleans plastic covering one plant (7)
18 You mumbled wrong answer — take back your words! (7)
21 Melon cultivation brings yellow fruit (5) LEMON
24 Reacted badly, yet provided what is required (7) CATERED
26 When returning, car crashes with same odds — that’s the irony (7) SACRCASM
27 A grand box provided with new key for weapon? (5)
28 What’s light 'round bats and English golf clubs? (9)
29 Curiously it’s long … and is a lot like the longest day! (10)
30 James Potter carries this mark (4)
Down
1 Greek character gets females at home to make cake (6)
2 Swamps restored for wolves (9)
4 Strange sea-men return for cake (3,4)
5 Sailor deviously nets snake and stays away (7) ABSENTS
6 Get lift up apartment’s first level? (7)
7 Very hip (modern) title for Persian monarchs (5)
8 Knight spoke fluently before English king to get cake (8)
9 Tuning pegs around one? Nearly a piece of cake! (6)
16 Worker takes a look inside bowl to find melon (9)
17 Caught up with accountant to get keys, but the young left for snacks (8)
19 The dedicated are sent to work (7)
20 Shiny fresh 'n green leaves are grated in salad (7)
21 Sang a high note before making pasta (7) LASAGNA
22 Cold and endless preamble exercised (6)
23 Maid swept road in between (6)
25 Biting wit for fool ends in turn (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Ball observed in later part of day? (4)
3 Ordered odd bits of ribs with fine steak as morning meals (10)BREAKFASTS
10 What’s used to provide water to nourish dogs with 'em say? (4,5)
11 Take it so that docs mind their own business (5)APPLE
12 Daughter of Spanish king’s an early child (7)
13 Nick receives tip-off to be deeply critical (3-4)NIT-PICK
14 Musical score’s out of print with time (5)
15 Cleans plastic covering one plant (7)
18 You mumbled wrong answer — take back your words! (7)
21 Melon cultivation brings yellow fruit (5) LEMON
24 Reacted badly, yet provided what is required (7) CATERED
26 When returning, car crashes with same odds — that’s the irony (7) SACRCASM
27 A grand box provided with new key for weapon? (5)
28 What’s light 'round bats and English golf clubs? (9)
29 Curiously it’s long … and is a lot like the longest day! (10)
30 James Potter carries this mark (4)
Down
1 Greek character gets females at home to make cake (6)MUFFIN
2 Swamps restored for wolves (9)OVERFLOWS
4 Strange sea-men return for cake (3,4)
5 Sailor deviously nets snake and stays away (7) ABSENTS
6 Get lift up apartment’s first level? (7)
7 Very hip (modern) title for Persian monarchs (5)
8 Knight spoke fluently before English king to get cake (8)
9 Tuning pegs around one? Nearly a piece of cake! (6)
16 Worker takes a look inside bowl to find melon (9)
17 Caught up with accountant to get keys, but the young left for snacks (8)
19 The dedicated are sent to work (7)
20 Shiny fresh 'n green leaves are grated in salad (7)
21 Sang a high note before making pasta (7) LASAGNA
22 Cold and endless preamble exercised (6)
23 Maid swept road in between (6)
25 Biting wit for fool ends in turn (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Ball observed in later part of day? (4)
3 Ordered odd bits of ribs with fine steak as morning meals (10)
10 What’s used to provide water to nourish dogs with 'em say? (4,5)
11 Take it so that docs mind their own business (5)
12 Daughter of Spanish king’s an early child (7)
13 Nick receives tip-off to be deeply critical (3-4)
14 Musical score’s out of print with time (5)
15 Cleans plastic covering one plant (7)
18 You mumbled wrong answer — take back your words! (7)
21 Melon cultivation brings yellow fruit (5) LEMON
24 Reacted badly, yet provided what is required (7) CATERED
26 When returning, car crashes with same odds — that’s the irony (7) SACRCASM
27 A grand box provided with new key for weapon? (5)
28 What’s light 'round bats and English golf clubs? (9)
29 Curiously it’s long … and is a lot like the longest day! (10)
30 James Potter carries this mark (4) SPOT (T)
Down
1 Greek character gets females at home to make cake (6) MU FF IN
2 Swamps restored for wolves (9)
4 Strange sea-men return for cake (3,4)
5 Sailor deviously nets snake and stays away (7) ABSENTS
6 Get lift up apartment’s first level? (7)
7 Very hip (modern) title for Persian monarchs (5)
8 Knight spoke fluently before English king to get cake (8)
9 Tuning pegs around one? Nearly a piece of cake! (6)
16 Worker takes a look inside bowl to find melon (9) C(ANT)(A)(LO)UP
17 Caught up with accountant to get keys, but the young left for snacks (8) C UP CA KE[-y]S
19 The dedicated are sent to work (7)
20 Shiny fresh 'n green leaves are grated in salad (7)
21 Sang a high note before making pasta (7) LASAGNA
22 Cold and endless preamble exercised (6)
23 Maid swept road in between (6) AMID* ST
25 Biting wit for fool ends in turn (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Ball observed in later part of day? (4)
3 Ordered odd bits of ribs with fine steak as morning meals (10) BREAKFASTS
10 What’s used to provide water to nourish dogs with 'em say? (4,5)
11 Take it so that docs mind their own business (5) APPLE
12 Daughter of Spanish king’s an early child (7)
13 Nick receives tip-off to be deeply critical (3-4) NIT-PICK
14 Musical score’s out of print with time (5)
15 Cleans plastic covering one plant (7)
18 You mumbled wrong answer — take back your words! (7)
21 Melon cultivation brings yellow fruit (5) LEMON
24 Reacted badly, yet provided what is required (7) CATERED
26 When returning, car crashes with same odds — that’s the irony (7) SACRCASM
27 A grand box provided with new key for weapon? (5)
28 What’s light 'round bats and English golf clubs? (9)
29 Curiously it’s long … and is a lot like the longest day! (10)
30 James Potter carries this mark (4) SPOT (T)
Down
1 Greek character gets females at home to make cake (6) MU FF IN
2 Swamps restored for wolves (9) OVERFLOWS
4 Strange sea-men return for cake (3,4) RUM-BABA
5 Sailor deviously nets snake and stays away (7) ABSENTS
6 Get lift up apartment’s first level? (7) FLATTEN
7 Very hip (modern) title for Persian monarchs (5) SOPHI
8 Knight spoke fluently before English king to get cake (8) SPEKKOEK
9 Tuning pegs around one? Nearly a piece of cake! (6) SPONGE
16 Worker takes a look inside bowl to find melon (9) C(ANT)(A)(LO)UP
17 Caught up with accountant to get keys, but the young left for snacks (8) C UP CA KE[-y]S
19 The dedicated are sent to work (7)
20 Shiny fresh 'n green leaves are grated in salad (7)
21 Sang a high note before making pasta (7) LASAGNA
22 Cold and endless preamble exercised (6)
23 Maid swept road in between (6) AMID* ST
25 Biting wit for fool ends in turn (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Ball observed in later part of day? (4)MOON
3 Ordered odd bits of ribs with fine steak as morning meals (10) BREAKFASTS
10 What’s used to provide water to nourish dogs with 'em say? (4,5)FEED PUMPS
11 Take it so that docs mind their own business (5) APPLE
12 Daughter of Spanish king’s an early child (7)INFANTA
13 Nick receives tip-off to be deeply critical (3-4) NIT-PICK
14 Musical score’s out of print with time (5)OPERA
15 Cleans plastic covering one plant (7)SANICLE
18 You mumbled wrong answer — take back your words! (7)UNSWEAR
21 Melon cultivation brings yellow fruit (5) LEMON
24 Reacted badly, yet provided what is required (7) CATERED
26 When returning, car crashes with same odds — that’s the irony (7) SACRCASM
27 A grand box provided with new key for weapon? (5)KNIFE
28 What’s light 'round bats and English golf clubs? (9)ANGELFOOD
29 Curiously it’s long … and is a lot like the longest day! (10)SOLSTITIAL
30 James Potter carries this mark (4) SPOT (T)
Down
1 Greek character gets females at home to make cake (6) MU FF IN
2 Swamps restored for wolves (9) OVERFLOWS
4 Strange sea-men return for cake (3,4) RUM-BABA
5 Sailor deviously nets snake and stays away (7) ABSENTS
6 Get lift up apartment’s first level? (7) FLATTEN
7 Very hip (modern) title for Persian monarchs (5) SOPHI
8 Knight spoke fluently before English king to get cake (8) SPEKKOEK
9 Tuning pegs around one? Nearly a piece of cake! (6) SPONGE
16 Worker takes a look inside bowl to find melon (9) C(ANT)(A)(LO)UP
17 Caught up with accountant to get keys, but the young left for snacks (8) C UP CA KE[-y]S
19 The dedicated are sent to work (7)EARNEST
20 Shiny fresh 'n green leaves are grated in salad (7)RADIANT
21 Sang a high note before making pasta (7) LASAGNA
22 Cold and endless preamble exercised (6)MARBLE
23 Maid swept road in between (6) AMID* ST
25 Biting wit for fool ends in turn (5)TWIRL

:clap::clap::clap: A bit of hard work to get all the cakes the debut Exa has spread out for us! A delicious fare, nevertheless!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 It keeps one down-to-earth (1-5) G-FORCE
5 Secret session about withholding outdated currency (8)
9 Fe or Li’s period of radioactive decay (4-4)
10 Is a snotty person full of it? (6)
11 He discerns the state of the atmosphere by processing raw methane (10) WEATHERMAN
12 Garland on a princess (4) LEIA
13 Disgust expressed in ensuing merriment (8)
16 Talent can be hidden (6) LATENT
17 He’s let off from responsibility (6)
19 Disadvantage of guzzling a primarily straight alcoholic drink endlessly (not a gin cocktail) (8)
21 Man city (4)
22 Repressed criminal arrested, held in (10)
25 A bunch of characters in Java, perhaps (6)
26 Upset about a boy having primarily secret affairs (8)
27 Pilot is inwardly strict, in a cold-hearted manner (8)
28 English setter, with onset of Salmonellosis, is throwing up (6) EMESIS

DOWN
2 Animal trapped in iron structure (5)
3 Primarily, replace equipment functioning improperly, that is, overhaul (5)
4 Renowned specialist admitted me in, by accident (7)
5 Ocean (French ocean) drowns model ship (7)
6 With a change of direction, discussion becomes innovative (7)
7 Mushrooms expired, stuffed into cases improperly (9)
8 Warned against free education (9)
14 Mineral obtained from devastated blast area (9)
15 Lunatic raging about the congress (9)
18 Madly angered (7)
19 Criticise drama show (7)
20 Struggle with food served up raw, at first (7)
23 Problem child (5)
24 Dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement over gaming console, so it’s said (5)

[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
[/U][/B][/COLOR]1 It keeps one down-to-earth (1-5) G-FORCE
5 Secret session about withholding outdated currency (8) SESTERCE <-T
9 Fe or Li’s period of radioactive decay (4-4)
10 Is a snotty person full of it? (6)
11 He discerns the state of the atmosphere by processing raw methane (10) WEATHERMAN
12 Garland on a princess (4) LEIA
13 Disgust expressed in ensuing merriment (8) LA(UGH)TER
16 Talent can be hidden (6) LATENT
17 He’s let off from responsibility (6)
19 Disadvantage of guzzling a primarily straight alcoholic drink endlessly (not a gin cocktail) (8) DOWN[-ing*] SIDE
21 Man city (4)
22 Repressed criminal arrested, held in (10)
25 A bunch of characters in Java, perhaps (6)
26 Upset about a boy having primarily secret affairs (8) {LIA(I)(SON)S<-}
27 Pilot is inwardly strict, in a cold-hearted manner (8)
28 English setter, with onset of Salmonellosis, is throwing up (6) EMESIS

DOWN
2 Animal trapped in iron structure (5)
3 Primarily, replace equipment functioning improperly, that is, overhaul (5)
4 Renowned specialist admitted me in, by accident (7)
5 Ocean (French ocean) drowns model ship (7)
6 With a change of direction, discussion becomes innovative (7) SEMINA(L)[-r]
7 Mushrooms expired, stuffed into cases improperly (9)
8 Warned against free education (9)
14 Mineral obtained from devastated blast area (9)
15 Lunatic raging about the congress (9)
18 Madly angered (7)
19 Criticise drama show (7)
20 Struggle with food served up raw, at first (7)
23 Problem child (5)
24 Dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement over gaming console, so it’s said (5) [/LEFT]

[CLUELESS]

ACROSS
[/U][/B][/COLOR]1 It keeps one down-to-earth (1-5) G-FORCE
5 Secret session about withholding outdated currency (8) SESTERCE
9 Fe or Li’s period of radioactive decay (4-4)
10 Is a snotty person full of it? (6)
11 He discerns the state of the atmosphere by processing raw methane (10) WEATHERMAN
12 Garland on a princess (4) LEIA
13 Disgust expressed in ensuing merriment (8) LA(UGH)TER
16 Talent can be hidden (6) LATENT
17 He’s let off from responsibility (6)
19 Disadvantage of guzzling a primarily straight alcoholic drink endlessly (not a gin cocktail) (8) DOWN[-ing*] SIDE
21 Man city (4) MALE
22 Repressed criminal arrested, held in (10)
25 A bunch of characters in Java, perhaps (6)
26 Upset about a boy having primarily secret affairs (8) {LIA(I)(SON)S<-}
27 Pilot is inwardly strict, in a cold-hearted manner (8)
28 English setter, with onset of Salmonellosis, is throwing up (6) EMESIS

DOWN
2 Animal trapped in iron structure (5)
3 Primarily, replace equipment functioning improperly, that is, overhaul (5) REFIT
4 Renowned specialist admitted me in, by accident (7) EMINENT
5 Ocean (French ocean) drowns model ship (7)
6 With a change of direction, discussion becomes innovative (7) SEMINA(L)[-r]
7 Mushrooms expired, stuffed into cases improperly (9)
8 Warned against free education (9) CAUTIONED
14 Mineral obtained from devastated blast area (9) ALABASTER
15 Lunatic raging about the congress (9)
18 Madly angered (7) ENRAGED
19 Criticise drama show (7)
20 Struggle with food served up raw, at first (7)
23 Problem child (5)
24 Dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement over gaming console, so it’s said (5) [/LEFT]

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 It keeps one down-to-earth (1-5) G-FORCE
5 Secret session about withholding outdated currency (8) SESTERCE
9 Fe or Li’s period of radioactive decay (4-4)HALF-LIFE
10 Is a snotty person full of it? (6)
11 He discerns the state of the atmosphere by processing raw methane (10) WEATHERMAN
12 Garland on a princess (4) LEIA
13 Disgust expressed in ensuing merriment (8) LA(UGH)TER
16 Talent can be hidden (6) LATENT
17 He’s let off from responsibility (6)
19 Disadvantage of guzzling a primarily straight alcoholic drink endlessly (not a gin cocktail) (8) DOWN[-ing*] SIDE
21 Man city (4) MALE
22 Repressed criminal arrested, held in (10)
25 A bunch of characters in Java, perhaps (6)
26 Upset about a boy having primarily secret affairs (8) {LIA(I)(SON)S<-}
27 Pilot is inwardly strict, in a cold-hearted manner (8)
28 English setter, with onset of Salmonellosis, is throwing up (6) EMESIS

DOWN
2 Animal trapped in iron structure (5)FRAME
3 Primarily, replace equipment functioning improperly, that is, overhaul (5) REFIT
4 Renowned specialist admitted me in, by accident (7) EMINENT
5 Ocean (French ocean) drowns model ship (7)STEAMER
6 With a change of direction, discussion becomes innovative (7) SEMINA(L)[-r]
7 Mushrooms expired, stuffed into cases improperly (9)
8 Warned against free education (9) CAUTIONED
14 Mineral obtained from devastated blast area (9) ALABASTER
15 Lunatic raging about the congress (9)
18 Madly angered (7) ENRAGED
19 Criticise drama show (7)
20 Struggle with food served up raw, at first (7)
23 Problem child (5)ISSUE
24 Dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement over gaming console, so it’s said (5)ENNUI

[pavalamani pragasam]

1 It keeps one down-to-earth (1-5) G-FORCE
5 Secret session about withholding outdated currency (8) SESTERCE
9 Fe or Li’s period of radioactive decay (4-4)HALF-LIFE
10 Is a snotty person full of it? (6)MUCOUS
11 He discerns the state of the atmosphere by processing raw methane (10) WEATHERMAN
12 Garland on a princess (4) LEIA
13 Disgust expressed in ensuing merriment (8) LA(UGH)TER
16 Talent can be hidden (6) LATENT
17 He’s let off from responsibility (6)MANTLE
19 Disadvantage of guzzling a primarily straight alcoholic drink endlessly (not a gin cocktail) (8) DOWN[-ing*] SIDE
21 Man city (4) MALE
22 Repressed criminal arrested, held in (10)RESTRAINED
25 A bunch of characters in Java, perhaps (6)STRING
26 Upset about a boy having primarily secret affairs (8) {LIA(I)(SON)S<-}
27 Pilot is inwardly strict, in a cold-hearted manner (8)FRIGIDLY
28 English setter, with onset of Salmonellosis, is throwing up (6) EMESIS

DOWN
2 Animal trapped in iron structure (5)FRAME
3 Primarily, replace equipment functioning improperly, that is, overhaul (5) REFIT
4 Renowned specialist admitted me in, by accident (7) EMINENT
5 Ocean (French ocean) drowns model ship (7)STEAMER
6 With a change of direction, discussion becomes innovative (7) SEMINA(L)[-r]
7 Mushrooms expired, stuffed into cases improperly (9)ESCALATES
8 Warned against free education (9) CAUTIONED
14 Mineral obtained from devastated blast area (9) ALABASTER
15 Lunatic raging about the congress (9)GATHERING
18 Madly angered (7) ENRAGED
19 Criticise drama show (7)DISPLAY
20 Struggle with food served up raw, at first (7)WARFARE
23 Problem child (5)ISSUE
24 Dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement over gaming console, so it’s said (5)ENNUI

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! It is raining new setters every day!

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Declare as true notice by adjudicator (7)
5 Kind of infection caused by a microbe mutating right away (7)
9 English county where you find cherubim shaking wildly (15)
10 A baby in the works? (6)
11 Off balance, politician retreated and allied with a group (8)
13 What Robin Hood might have liked to do at show’s end? (4,1,3) TAKE A BOW (CD)
15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)
18 Cruel or murderous (6)
19 The Almighty backs and follows helper, one who helps show the way (5,3)
22 A reasonable target of attack in straightforward sport (4,4)
24 Sphere of work of maid on training (6)
27 Convenience for smoker who won’t touch tobacco? (9,6) CIGARETTE HOLDER (CD)
28 Same as faithfulness, allegiance (7)
29 Kind of glass that could reveal one’s future? (7)

Down
1 Ban item surreptitiously going round (7)
2 Name of a conservative in position (5)
3 I’d aid Mary training to be a worker in a milk unit (9)
4 Rich in breakfast foods, say, generally hollow (4)
5 Female warrior or a male drinking up a very small amount (6)
6 Expels American found in military training establishment (5)
7 The old bend, if lacking energy and treated, may deprive one of judgment (9)
8 Cheese for an Ibsen girl in Costa Rica (7) C(HEDDA)R
12 Bed in company time! (3)
14 No wife in regal protection would be in full awareness (9) K(NO)(W)INGLY
16 Sound receiver record close to decay in this science (9)
17 Dismissing society in a trick the French way (3)
18 In the lab, foci get adjusted in such a lens (7)
20 Normal animal categories beginning to languish (7)
21 Workshop in technical institution set in modest surroundings (6) S(MIT)HY
23 Himalayan creature located right in the end (5)
25 Inspection of German car before time (5)
26 He fights for money and a posh car (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Declare as true notice by adjudicator (7)
5 Kind of infection caused by a microbe mutating right away (7)
9 English county where you find cherubim shaking wildly (15) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
10 A baby in the works? (6)
11 Off balance, politician retreated and allied with a group (8)
13 What Robin Hood might have liked to do at show’s end? (4,1,3)
15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)
18 Cruel or murderous (6)
19 The Almighty backs and follows helper, one who helps show the way (5,3)
22 A reasonable target of attack in straightforward sport (4,4)
24 Sphere of work of maid on training (6)
27 Convenience for smoker who won’t touch tobacco? (9,6)
28 Same as faithfulness, allegiance (7)
29 Kind of glass that could reveal one’s future? (7)
Down
1 Ban item surreptitiously going round (7)
2 Name of a conservative in position (5)
3 I’d aid Mary training to be a worker in a milk unit (9) DAIRYMAID
4 Rich in breakfast foods, say, generally hollow (4)
5 Female warrior or a male drinking up a very small amount (6)
6 Expels American found in military training establishment (5)
7 The old bend, if lacking energy and treated, may deprive one of judgment (9)
8 Cheese for an Ibsen girl in Costa Rica (7)
12 Bed in company time! (3) COT
14 No wife in regal protection would be in full awareness (9)
16 Sound receiver record close to decay in this science (9)
17 Dismissing society in a trick the French way (3)
18 In the lab, foci get adjusted in such a lens (7) BIFOCAL
20 Normal animal categories beginning to languish (7)
21 Workshop in technical institution set in modest surroundings (6)
23 Himalayan creature located right in the end (5)
25 Inspection of German car before time (5) AUDIT
26 He fights for money and a posh car (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Declare as true notice by adjudicator (7)
5 Kind of infection caused by a microbe mutating right away (7)
9 English county where you find cherubim shaking wildly (15) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
10 A baby in the works? (6)
11 Off balance, politician retreated and allied with a group (8)
13 What Robin Hood might have liked to do at show’s end? (4,1,3)
15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)
18 Cruel or murderous (6)
19 The Almighty backs and follows helper, one who helps show the way (5,3)
22 A reasonable target of attack in straightforward sport (4,4)
24 Sphere of work of maid on training (6)
27 Convenience for smoker who won’t touch tobacco? (9,6)
28 Same as faithfulness, allegiance (7)
29 Kind of glass that could reveal one’s future? (7)
Down
1 Ban item surreptitiously going round (7) AMBIENT
2 Name of a conservative in position (5) JACOB
3 I’d aid Mary training to be a worker in a milk unit (9) DAIRYMAID
4 Rich in breakfast foods, say, generally hollow (4) EGGY
5 Female warrior or a male drinking up a very small amount (6) AMAZON
6 Expels American found in military training establishment (5) OUSTS
7 The old bend, if lacking energy and treated, may deprive one of judgment (9)
8 Cheese for an Ibsen girl in Costa Rica (7)
12 Bed in company time! (3) COT
14 No wife in regal protection would be in full awareness (9)
16 Sound receiver record close to decay in this science (9)
17 Dismissing society in a trick the French way (3)
18 In the lab, foci get adjusted in such a lens (7) BIFOCAL
20 Normal animal categories beginning to languish (7)
21 Workshop in technical institution set in modest surroundings (6)
23 Himalayan creature located right in the end (5)
25 Inspection of German car before time (5) AUDIT
26 He fights for money and a posh car (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Consolidated:

Across
1 Declare as true notice by adjudicator (7)ADJUDGE
5 Kind of infection caused by a microbe mutating right away (7)
9 English county where you find cherubim shaking wildly (15) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
10 A baby in the works? (6)
11 Off balance, politician retreated and allied with a group (8)
13 What Robin Hood might have liked to do at show’s end? (4,1,3)TAKE A BOW(CD)
15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)
18 Cruel or murderous (6)BLOODY
19 The Almighty backs and follows helper, one who helps show the way (5,3)
22 A reasonable target of attack in straightforward sport (4,4)FAIR GAME
24 Sphere of work of maid on training (6)
27 Convenience for smoker who won’t touch tobacco? (9,6)CIGARETTE HOLDER(CD)
28 Same as faithfulness, allegiance (7)LOYALTY
29 Kind of glass that could reveal one’s future? (7)CRYSTAL
Down
1 Ban item surreptitiously going round (7) AMBIENT
2 Name of a conservative in position (5) JACOB
3 I’d aid Mary training to be a worker in a milk unit (9) DAIRYMAID
4 Rich in breakfast foods, say, generally hollow (4) EGGY
5 Female warrior or a male drinking up a very small amount (6) AMAZON
6 Expels American found in military training establishment (5) OUSTS
7 The old bend, if lacking energy and treated, may deprive one of judgment (9)
8 Cheese for an Ibsen girl in Costa Rica (7)C(HEDDA)R
12 Bed in company time! (3) COT
14 No wife in regal protection would be in full awareness (9)K(NO)(W)INGLY
16 Sound receiver record close to decay in this science (9)
17 Dismissing society in a trick the French way (3)
18 In the lab, foci get adjusted in such a lens (7) BIFOCAL
20 Normal animal categories beginning to languish (7)
21 Workshop in technical institution set in modest surroundings (6)S(MIT)HY
23 Himalayan creature located right in the end (5)
25 Inspection of German car before time (5) AUDIT
26 He fights for money and a posh car (4)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Declare as true notice by adjudicator (7)ADJUDGE
5 Kind of infection caused by a microbe mutating right away (7) AMOEBIC
9 English county where you find cherubim shaking wildly (15) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
10 A baby in the works? (6) EMBRYO
11 Off balance, politician retreated and allied with a group (8) LOPSIDED
13 What Robin Hood might have liked to do at show’s end? (4,1,3)TAKE A BOW(CD)
15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)
18 Cruel or murderous (6)BLOODY
19 The Almighty backs and follows helper, one who helps show the way (5,3) GUIDE DOG
22 A reasonable target of attack in straightforward sport (4,4)FAIR GAME
24 Sphere of work of maid on training (6) DOMAIN
27 Convenience for smoker who won’t touch tobacco? (9,6)CIGARETTE HOLDER(CD)
28 Same as faithfulness, allegiance (7)LOYALTY
29 Kind of glass that could reveal one’s future? (7)CRYSTAL
Down
1 Ban item surreptitiously going round (7) AMBIENT
2 Name of a conservative in position (5) JACOB
3 I’d aid Mary training to be a worker in a milk unit (9) DAIRYMAID
4 Rich in breakfast foods, say, generally hollow (4) EGGY
5 Female warrior or a male drinking up a very small amount (6) AMAZON
6 Expels American found in military training establishment (5) OUSTS
7 The old bend, if lacking energy and treated, may deprive one of judgment (9) BLINDFOLD
8 Cheese for an Ibsen girl in Costa Rica (7)C(HEDDA)R
12 Bed in company time! (3) COT
14 No wife in regal protection would be in full awareness (9)K(NO)(W)INGLY
16 Sound receiver record close to decay in this science (9) AUDIOLOGY
17 Dismissing society in a trick the French way (3) OUT
18 In the lab, foci get adjusted in such a lens (7) BIFOCAL
20 Normal animal categories beginning to languish (7) GENERAL
21 Workshop in technical institution set in modest surroundings (6)S(MIT)HY
23 Himalayan creature located right in the end (5) GORAL
25 Inspection of German car before time (5) AUDIT
26 He fights for money and a posh car (4) MERC

[pavalamani pragasam]

15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)ARMOUR

:clap::clap::clap: Let me quote Richard's words in the Colonel's blog:"An essentially and characteristically Sankalakesque puzzle. Brought back the nostalgia."

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Prisoner taken by tube to old place for a trip with a guide (9,4)
10 Think about twisted wire in white heath (9)
11 Edible seaweed featured in medical avertiment (5)
12 Musical work study in France (5)
13 European republic has no marinas, unfortunately (3,6)
14 Material for a sailor, nice brown colour (6)
16 Entry in account for one in encumbrance (5)
19 The protein for performance lacking nothing (5)
20 He endures a kind of bond (6)
25 The voice to put control at jeopardy (9)
26 French author for whom Penny left university area (5)
27 Creature that is acceptable to a Greek character (5)
28 Stuck in bad weather, down: no bus moving (9) SNOWBOUND*
29 Court contests (6,7)

Down
2 Passing notice (8) OBITUARY
3 Lament for a late person (5)
4 A beggar cannot be thus (6)
5 The aim — to provoke and put at risk (8)
6 Garrulous valet with a kit let loose (9) TALKATIVE*
7 Expose a French evil developing (6)
8 The goal is to oppose (6) OBJECT [2]
9 Allow inclusion of resistance in the script (5) B(R)OOK
15 The instrument that darin’ Coco played (9)
17 Call unknown sibling for procedure to purify blood (8)
18 A bird (emu) turns to drink (8)
21 Mignonette raised in a glade serves a purpose (6)
22 Highlander with love at heart may leave quickly (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Prisoner taken by tube to old place for a trip with a guide (9,4)
10 Think about twisted wire in white heath (9)
11 Edible seaweed featured in medical avertiment (5) LAVER
12 Musical work study in France (5)
13 European republic has no marinas, unfortunately (3,6)
14 Material for a sailor, nice brown colour (6)
16 Entry in account for one in encumbrance (5)
19 The protein for performance lacking nothing (5) ACTIN
20 He endures a kind of bond (6)
25 The voice to put control at jeopardy (9)
26 French author for whom Penny left university area (5)
27 Creature that is acceptable to a Greek character (5)
28 Stuck in bad weather, down: no bus moving (9) SNOWBOUND*
29 Court contests (6,7)
Down
2 Passing notice (8) OBITUARY
3 Lament for a late person (5)
4 A beggar cannot be thus (6)
5 The aim — to provoke and put at risk (8)
6 Garrulous valet with a kit let loose (9) TALKATIVE*
7 Expose a French evil developing (6)
8 The goal is to oppose (6) OBJECT [2]
9 Allow inclusion of resistance in the script (5) B(R)OOK
15 The instrument that darin’ Coco played (9)
17 Call unknown sibling for procedure to purify blood (8)
18 A bird (emu) turns to drink (8) DRAMBUIE
21 Mignonette raised in a glade serves a purpose (6) RESEDA
22 Highlander with love at heart may leave quickly (5) SCOOT
23 One point about a joke that may occupy one (6)
24 A bag too clumsy in Colombia (6)
26 Copper writer with a three-dimensional shape (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Prisoner taken by tube to old place for a trip with a guide (9,4) CONDUCTED TOUR
10 Think about twisted wire in white heath (9) BRIERWOOD
11 Edible seaweed featured in medical avertiment (5) LAVER
12 Musical work study in France (5) ETUDE
13 European republic has no marinas, unfortunately (3,6) SAN MARINO
14 Material for a sailor, nice brown colour (6) TARTAN
16 Entry in account for one in encumbrance (5)
19 The protein for performance lacking nothing (5) ACTIN
20 He endures a kind of bond (6)
25 The voice to put control at jeopardy (9)
26 French author for whom Penny left university area (5)
27 Creature that is acceptable to a Greek character (5)
28 Stuck in bad weather, down: no bus moving (9) SNOWBOUND*
29 Court contests (6,7)
Down
2 Passing notice (8) OBITUARY
3 Lament for a late person (5)
4 A beggar cannot be thus (6)
5 The aim — to provoke and put at risk (8)
6 Garrulous valet with a kit let loose (9) TALKATIVE*
7 Expose a French evil developing (6)
8 The goal is to oppose (6) OBJECT [2]
9 Allow inclusion of resistance in the script (5) B(R)OOK
15 The instrument that darin’ Coco played (9)
17 Call unknown sibling for procedure to purify blood (8)
18 A bird (emu) turns to drink (8) DRAMBUIE
21 Mignonette raised in a glade serves a purpose (6) RESEDA
22 Highlander with love at heart may leave quickly (5) SCOOT
23 One point about a joke that may occupy one (6)
24 A bag too clumsy in Colombia (6)
26 Copper writer with a three-dimensional shape (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Prisoner taken by tube to old place for a trip with a guide (9,4) CONDUCTED TOUR
10 Think about twisted wire in white heath (9) BRIERWOOD
11 Edible seaweed featured in medical avertiment (5) LAVER
12 Musical work study in France (5) ETUDE
13 European republic has no marinas, unfortunately (3,6) SAN MARINO
14 Material for a sailor, nice brown colour (6) TARTAN
16 Entry in account for one in encumbrance (5)
19 The protein for performance lacking nothing (5) ACTIN
20 He endures a kind of bond (6)
25 The voice to put control at jeopardy (9)
26 French author for whom Penny left university area (5)
27 Creature that is acceptable to a Greek character (5)OKAPI
28 Stuck in bad weather, down: no bus moving (9) SNOWBOUND*
29 Court contests (6,7)
Down
2 Passing notice (8) OBITUARY
3 Lament for a late person (5)
4 A beggar cannot be thus (6)CHOOSY
5 The aim — to provoke and put at risk (8)ENDANGER
6 Garrulous valet with a kit let loose (9) TALKATIVE*
7 Expose a French evil developing (6)UNVEIL
8 The goal is to oppose (6) OBJECT [2]
9 Allow inclusion of resistance in the script (5) B(R)OOK
15 The instrument that darin’ Coco played (9)ACCORDION
17 Call unknown sibling for procedure to purify blood (8)
18 A bird (emu) turns to drink (8) DRAMBUIE
21 Mignonette raised in a glade serves a purpose (6) RESEDA
22 Highlander with love at heart may leave quickly (5) SCOOT
23 One point about a joke that may occupy one (6)
24 A bag too clumsy in Colombia (6)
26 Copper writer with a three-dimensional shape (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Prisoner taken by tube to old place for a trip with a guide (9,4) CONDUCTED TOUR
10 Think about twisted wire in white heath (9) BRIERWOOD
11 Edible seaweed featured in medical avertiment (5) LAVER
12 Musical work study in France (5) ETUDE
13 European republic has no marinas, unfortunately (3,6) SAN MARINO
14 Material for a sailor, nice brown colour (6) TARTAN
16 Entry in account for one in encumbrance (5) DEBIT
19 The protein for performance lacking nothing (5) ACTIN
20 He endures a kind of bond (6) BEARER
25 The voice to put control at jeopardy (9) CONRALTO
26 French author for whom Penny left university area (5) CAMUS
27 Creature that is acceptable to a Greek character (5)OKAPI
28 Stuck in bad weather, down: no bus moving (9) SNOWBOUND*
29 Court contests (6,7) TENNIS MATCHES
Down
2 Passing notice (8) OBITUARY
3 Lament for a late person (5) DIRGE
4 A beggar cannot be thus (6)CHOOSY
5 The aim — to provoke and put at risk (8)ENDANGER
6 Garrulous valet with a kit let loose (9) TALKATIVE*
7 Expose a French evil developing (6)UNVEIL
8 The goal is to oppose (6) OBJECT [2]
9 Allow inclusion of resistance in the script (5) B(R)OOK
15 The instrument that darin’ Coco played (9)ACCORDION
17 Call unknown sibling for procedure to purify blood (8) DIALYSIS
18 A bird (emu) turns to drink (8) DRAMBUIE
21 Mignonette raised in a glade serves a purpose (6) RESEDA
22 Highlander with love at heart may leave quickly (5) SCOOT
23 One point about a joke that may occupy one (6) ENGAGE
24 A bag too clumsy in Colombia (6) BOGOTA
26 Copper writer with a three-dimensional shape (5) CUBIC

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Giving confidence with a call about American ship in retreat (8)
5 School head deals effectively with visual display units (6)
10 Team taken in by a mantra or self-evident truth (5)
11 The key for one preparing data in columns (9)
12 With the heart muscle relaxed, girl, a philosophic one suppresses onset of love (9)
13 Do wrong, say, in return and burn (5)
14 Girl with article riding the elevated (5)
16 Loss of energy for a trainer, it becomes an annoyance (8)
18 A fine flute played with a bit of nostalgia — so rich (8)
20 Youth club leaders escorted by old general to French school (5)
24 Observer, held by criminal, scratched off the paint (5)
25 How a user, oriental, rebuilt a godown (9)
27 Plant, bile producer? The least acceptable without sulphur (9) LIVERWORT
28 Geometry is all about this (5)
29 The way to travel, a big step (6)
30 The most revealing undergarment is French (8)
Down
1 A minor under protection with energy and ecstasy — he gets the prize! (7)
2 Green vegetable that can turn a child (7) SPINACH
3 Area of work — part of a rare mite’s evolution (5)
4 Clear of all charges, the French cause annoyance (6)
6 Right away, lilac trees turn heavenly (9) CELESTIAL
7 Flower, dear girl carries one (7)
8 Bond returning to confront surging water in overfulness (7)
9 The old boy’s restoration to health is uncertain (7)
15 Such money, however, is not clean (9)
17 Specialised skill is a negative, you say? In what way? (7)
18 Substances found in saki, all mixed up (7) ALKALIS
19 Knowing about a road above another (7)
21 Endlessly woo over time, showing boldness (7)
22 The French soldiers in Indian newspaper — the proper medium! (7)
23 Server trades article for right as author (6)
26 Detest accepting a bit of silver with undue speed (5) HASTE

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Giving confidence with a call about American ship in retreat (8)
5 School head deals effectively with visual display units (6) (S)(COPES)
10 Team taken in by a mantra or self-evident truth (5) A(XI)OM
11 The key for one preparing data in columns (9)
12 With the heart muscle relaxed, girl, a philosophic one suppresses onset of love (9)
13 Do wrong, say, in return and burn (5)
14 Girl with article riding the elevated (5)
16 Loss of energy for a trainer, it becomes an annoyance (8)
18 A fine flute played with a bit of nostalgia — so rich (8)
20 Youth club leaders escorted by old general to French school (5)
24 Observer, held by criminal, scratched off the paint (5) K(EYE)D KD - Known Dacoit
25 How a user, oriental, rebuilt a godown (9)
27 Plant, bile producer? The least acceptable without sulphur (9) LIVERWORT
28 Geometry is all about this (5)
29 The way to travel, a big step (6)
30 The most revealing undergarment is French (8) (BRIEF)(EST)
Down
1 A minor under protection with energy and ecstasy — he gets the prize! (7)
2 Green vegetable that can turn a child (7) SPINACH
3 Area of work — part of a rare mite’s evolution (5)
4 Clear of all charges, the French cause annoyance (6)
6 Right away, lilac trees turn heavenly (9) CELESTIAL
7 Flower, dear girl carries one (7)
8 Bond returning to confront surging water in overfulness (7) (SURF)(EIT<-)
9 The old boy’s restoration to health is uncertain (7)
15 Such money, however, is not clean (9)
17 Specialised skill is a negative, you say? In what way? (7)
18 Substances found in saki, all mixed up (7) ALKALIS
19 Knowing about a road above another (7)
21 Endlessly woo over time, showing boldness (7)
22 The French soldiers in Indian newspaper — the proper medium! (7)
23 Server trades article for right as author (6)
26 Detest accepting a bit of silver with undue speed (5) HASTE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Giving confidence with a call about American ship in retreat (8) ASSURING
5 School head deals effectively with visual display units (6) (S)(COPES)
10 Team taken in by a mantra or self-evident truth (5) A(XI)OM
11 The key for one preparing data in columns (9) TABULATOR
12 With the heart muscle relaxed, girl, a philosophic one suppresses onset of love (9) DIASTOLIC
13 Do wrong, say, in return and burn (5) SINGE
14 Girl with article riding the elevated (5) ETHEL
16 Loss of energy for a trainer, it becomes an annoyance (8)
18 A fine flute played with a bit of nostalgia — so rich (8)
20 Youth club leaders escorted by old general to French school (5)
24 Observer, held by criminal, scratched off the paint (5) K(EYE)D KD - Known Dacoit
25 How a user, oriental, rebuilt a godown (9)
27 Plant, bile producer? The least acceptable without sulphur (9) LIVERWORT
28 Geometry is all about this (5)
29 The way to travel, a big step (6)
30 The most revealing undergarment is French (8) (BRIEF)(EST)
Down
1 A minor under protection with energy and ecstasy — he gets the prize! (7)
2 Green vegetable that can turn a child (7) SPINACH
3 Area of work — part of a rare mite’s evolution (5)
4 Clear of all charges, the French cause annoyance (6)
6 Right away, lilac trees turn heavenly (9) CELESTIAL
7 Flower, dear girl carries one (7)
8 Bond returning to confront surging water in overfulness (7) (SURF)(EIT<-)
9 The old boy’s restoration to health is uncertain (7)
15 Such money, however, is not clean (9)
17 Specialised skill is a negative, you say? In what way? (7)
18 Substances found in saki, all mixed up (7) ALKALIS
19 Knowing about a road above another (7)
21 Endlessly woo over time, showing boldness (7)
22 The French soldiers in Indian newspaper — the proper medium! (7)
23 Server trades article for right as author (6)
26 Detest accepting a bit of silver with undue speed (5) HASTE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Giving confidence with a call about American ship in retreat (8) ASSURING
5 School head deals effectively with visual display units (6) (S)(COPES)
10 Team taken in by a mantra or self-evident truth (5) A(XI)OM
11 The key for one preparing data in columns (9) TABULATOR
12 With the heart muscle relaxed, girl, a philosophic one suppresses onset of love (9) DIASTOLIC
13 Do wrong, say, in return and burn (5) SINGE
14 Girl with article riding the elevated (5) ETHEL
16 Loss of energy for a trainer, it becomes an annoyance (8)
18 A fine flute played with a bit of nostalgia — so rich (8)
20 Youth club leaders escorted by old general to French school (5)
24 Observer, held by criminal, scratched off the paint (5) K(EYE)D KD - Known Dacoit
25 How a user, oriental, rebuilt a godown (9)
27 Plant, bile producer? The least acceptable without sulphur (9) LIVERWORT
28 Geometry is all about this (5)
29 The way to travel, a big step (6)
30 The most revealing undergarment is French (8) (BRIEF)(EST)
Down
1 A minor under protection with energy and ecstasy — he gets the prize! (7)
2 Green vegetable that can turn a child (7) SPINACH
3 Area of work — part of a rare mite’s evolution (5)
4 Clear of all charges, the French cause annoyance (6)NETTLE
6 Right away, lilac trees turn heavenly (9) CELESTIAL
7 Flower, dear girl carries one (7)PETUNIA
8 Bond returning to confront surging water in overfulness (7) (SURF)(EIT<-)
9 The old boy’s restoration to health is uncertain (7)OBSCURE
15 Such money, however, is not clean (9)LAUNDERED
17 Specialised skill is a negative, you say? In what way? (7)
18 Substances found in saki, all mixed up (7) ALKALIS
19 Knowing about a road above another (7)FLYOVER
21 Endlessly woo over time, showing boldness (7)
22 The French soldiers in Indian newspaper — the proper medium! (7)
23 Server trades article for right as author (6)
26 Detest accepting a bit of silver with undue speed (5) HASTE

[spchennai]

Across
1 Giving confidence with a call about American ship in retreat (8) ASSURING
5 School head deals effectively with visual display units (6) (S)(COPES)
10 Team taken in by a mantra or self-evident truth (5) A(XI)OM
11 The key for one preparing data in columns (9) TABULATOR
12 With the heart muscle relaxed, girl, a philosophic one suppresses onset of love (9) DIASTOLIC
13 Do wrong, say, in return and burn (5) SINGE
14 Girl with article riding the elevated (5) ETHEL
16 Loss of energy for a trainer, it becomes an annoyance (8) IRRITANT
18 A fine flute played with a bit of nostalgia — so rich (8) AFFLUENT
20 Youth club leaders escorted by old general to French school (5) LYCEE
24 Observer, held by criminal, scratched off the paint (5) K(EYE)D KD - Known Dacoit
25 How a user, oriental, rebuilt a godown (9) WAREHOUSE
27 Plant, bile producer? The least acceptable without sulphur (9) LIVERWORT
28 Geometry is all about this (5) SPACE?
29 The way to travel, a big step (6) STRIDE
30 The most revealing undergarment is French (8) (BRIEF)(EST)
Down
1 A minor under protection with energy and ecstasy — he gets the prize! (7) AWARDEE
2 Green vegetable that can turn a child (7) SPINACH
3 Area of work — part of a rare mite’s evolution (5) REMIT
4 Clear of all charges, the French cause annoyance (6)NETTLE
6 Right away, lilac trees turn heavenly (9) CELESTIAL
7 Flower, dear girl carries one (7)PETUNIA
8 Bond returning to confront surging water in overfulness (7) (SURF)(EIT<-)
9 The old boy’s restoration to health is uncertain (7)OBSCURE
15 Such money, however, is not clean (9)LAUNDERED
17 Specialised skill is a negative, you say? In what way? (7) KNOWHOW
18 Substances found in saki, all mixed up (7) ALKALIS
19 Knowing about a road above another (7)FLYOVER
21 Endlessly woo over time, showing boldness (7) COURAGE
22 The French soldiers in Indian newspaper — the proper medium! (7) ELEMENT
23 Server trades article for right as author (6) WRITER
26 Detest accepting a bit of silver with undue speed (5) HASTE

[pavalamani pragasam]

28 Geometry is all about this (5) SHAPE

:clap::clap::clap: Smooth sailing!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Ascends with effort to get 150 twitching breams (8)
5 Managed detectives far from fresh (6)
9 High living in top shelf maybe (8)
10 Married a woman having a complaint (6)
12 Boy tearing head off toy bear (4)
13 Simple grade of school teacher’s job (10) ELEMENTARY
15 Throw off track revolutionary Communist with top Left leader (6) DERAIL
17 The sailor cut short Greek character (5) THETA
20 Frequently mollify southern leader flouncing out (5) OFTEN
21 Boring study from poet (6) DRYDEN
24 Continuing love affair (8,2)
27 Extra giving up second responsibility (4)
29 Tuned badly to capture English prisoner (6)
30 Record — one record mentioned in closing chapter (8)
31 Vegetable is hard to masticate (6)
32 Man’s raga changes in kinds of wordplay (8)
Down
1 One who spills information said to have repository (6)
2 A note to finish a list of things to be done (6)
3 Bachelor has spewed out words of contempt (4)
4 Finally one in stir to fix a squeak once more (5)
6 A profit for the second time (5)
7 Man has learner dismissed, getting publicity for party games (8)
8 24 hours 24 hours? (3,2,3)
11 Put to work half of them on trick (6)
14 Noticed loud Bollywood shooting? (4)
16 Eager, our compiler’s on time (6)
17 Hard journey makes some striker turn backwards (4)
18 Cold about broken creed, he forfeits (8)
19 One tear mended by Edward is repeated (8)
22 Image N to be morphed into puzzle (6)
23 Stockings people have no hard baskets (6)
25 Pulls up Big Apple team? (5)
26 Alternatively, fasten a flower (5)
28 Small record in toil (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Ascends with effort to get 150 twitching breams (8)
5 Managed detectives far from fresh (6)
9 High living in top shelf maybe (8)
10 Married a woman having a complaint (6)
12 Boy tearing head off toy bear (4)EDDY
13 Simple grade of school teacher’s job (10) ELEMENTARY
15 Throw off track revolutionary Communist with top Left leader (6) DERAIL
17 The sailor cut short Greek character (5) THETA
20 Frequently mollify southern leader flouncing out (5) OFTEN
21 Boring study from poet (6) DRYDEN
24 Continuing love affair (8,2)CARRYING ON
27 Extra giving up second responsibility (4)
29 Tuned badly to capture English prisoner (6)
30 Record — one record mentioned in closing chapter (8)
31 Vegetable is hard to masticate (6)RADISH
32 Man’s raga changes in kinds of wordplay (8)ANAGRAMS
Down
1 One who spills information said to have repository (6)
2 A note to finish a list of things to be done (6)
3 Bachelor has spewed out words of contempt (4)
4 Finally one in stir to fix a squeak once more (5)
6 A profit for the second time (5)AGAIN
7 Man has learner dismissed, getting publicity for party games (8)
8 24 hours 24 hours? (3,2,3)
11 Put to work half of them on trick (6)
14 Noticed loud Bollywood shooting? (4)
16 Eager, our compiler’s on time (6)
17 Hard journey makes some striker turn backwards (4)
18 Cold about broken creed, he forfeits (8)
19 One tear mended by Edward is repeated (8)
22 Image N to be morphed into puzzle (6)
23 Stockings people have no hard baskets (6)
25 Pulls up Big Apple team? (5)
26 Alternatively, fasten a flower (5)
28 Small record in toil (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Ascends with effort to get 150 twitching breams (8)CLAMBERS
5 Managed detectives far from fresh (6)RANCID
9 High living in top shelf maybe (8)FLESHPOT
10 Married a woman having a complaint (6)MALADY
12 Boy tearing head off toy bear (4)EDDY
13 Simple grade of school teacher’s job (10) ELEMENTARY
15 Throw off track revolutionary Communist with top Left leader (6) DERAIL
17 The sailor cut short Greek character (5) THETA
20 Frequently mollify southern leader flouncing out (5) OFTEN
21 Boring study from poet (6) DRYDEN
24 Continuing love affair (8,2)CARRYING ON
27 Extra giving up second responsibility (4)ONUS
29 Tuned badly to capture English prisoner (6)DETENU
30 Record — one record mentioned in closing chapter (8)EPILOGUE
31 Vegetable is hard to masticate (6)RADISH
32 Man’s raga changes in kinds of wordplay (8)ANAGRAMS
Down
1 One who spills information said to have repository (6)COFFER
2 A note to finish a list of things to be done (6)AGENDA
3 Bachelor has spewed out words of contempt (4)BAHS
4 Finally one in stir to fix a squeak once more (5)REOIL
6 A profit for the second time (5)AGAIN
7 Man has learner dismissed, getting publicity for party games (8)CHARADES
8 24 hours 24 hours? (3,2,3)DAY BY DAY
11 Put to work half of them on trick (6)EMPLOY
14 Noticed loud Bollywood shooting? (4)SEEN
16 Eager, our compiler’s on time (6)ARDENT
17 Hard journey makes some striker turn backwards (4)TREK
18 Cold about broken creed, he forfeits (8)CONCEDER
19 One tear mended by Edward is repeated (8)ITERATED
22 Image N to be morphed into puzzle (6)ENIGMA
23 Stockings people have no hard baskets (6)OSIERS
25 Pulls up Big Apple team? (5)YANKS
26 Alternatively, fasten a flower (5)ORPIN
28 Small record in toil (4)SLOG

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Complaint made by Master of Arts, woman (6) MALADY
4 Twist almost all of the backbone (6)
9 Notice embassy’s entrance (9) ADMISSION
11 A Parisian, one working for Equity, perhaps (5)
12 Jockey’s attacker article cleared (5)
13 Mediocre, 12 that failed (5-4)
14 I’m career chef that’s prepared topping (5,7)
18 Valiant, began carrying out high explosive (12)
21 Find out when positive (9) ASCERTAIN
23 Wild dog shot following row (5)
24 Top-class player, last to play, sickly (5)
25 CND includes even a past president (9)
26 Pointer in joint with no lead, led off (6)
27 Celebrity impressing you, one having stamina (6)
Down
1 Thin, a Guides’ leader plunging into lake (6)
2 Priest entertaining Bachelor of Divinity, a Greek character (6)
3 Soldier and sailor turned up after leave (6,3)
5 Poet’s pen (5)
6 Pest is hidden by shade (8)
7 Led across Niger, struggling — hung on (8)
8 Lack of interest in controversy (12) INDIFFERENCE
10 Camp internee beaten for drunkenness (12) INTEMPERANCE
15 Get better soldiers in a time for change (9)
16 I kill two turkeys at home (8)
17 Specific Cape on Mediterranean island (8)
19 Popular female, girl of ill repute (6)
20 Bird in apartment close to river (6)
22 Member of monarchy runs old American university? Not quite (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Complaint made by Master of Arts, woman (6) MALADY
4 Twist almost all of the backbone (6)
9 Notice embassy’s entrance (9) ADMISSION
11 A Parisian, one working for Equity, perhaps (5)
12 Jockey’s attacker article cleared (5)RIDER
13 Mediocre, 12 that failed (5-4)
14 I’m career chef that’s prepared topping (5,7)
18 Valiant, began carrying out high explosive (12)
21 Find out when positive (9) ASCERTAIN
23 Wild dog shot following row (5)
24 Top-class player, last to play, sickly (5)
25 CND includes even a past president (9)
26 Pointer in joint with no lead, led off (6)
27 Celebrity impressing you, one having stamina (6)
Down
1 Thin, a Guides’ leader plunging into lake (6)MEAGRE
2 Priest entertaining Bachelor of Divinity, a Greek character (6)LAMBDA
3 Soldier and sailor turned up after leave (6,3)DESERT RAT
5 Poet’s pen (5)
6 Pest is hidden by shade (8)
7 Led across Niger, struggling — hung on (8)LINGERED
8 Lack of interest in controversy (12) INDIFFERENCE
10 Camp internee beaten for drunkenness (12) INTEMPERANCE
15 Get better soldiers in a time for change (9)
16 I kill two turkeys at home (8)
17 Specific Cape on Mediterranean island (8)
19 Popular female, girl of ill repute (6)
20 Bird in apartment close to river (6)
22 Member of monarchy runs old American university? Not quite (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Complaint made by Master of Arts, woman (6) MALADY
4 Twist almost all of the backbone (6)
9 Notice embassy’s entrance (9) ADMISSION
11 A Parisian, one working for Equity, perhaps (5)
12 Jockey’s attacker article cleared (5)RIDER
13 Mediocre, 12 that failed (5-4)
14 I’m career chef that’s prepared topping (5,7)
18 Valiant, began carrying out high explosive (12)
21 Find out when positive (9) ASCERTAIN
23 Wild dog shot following row (5)
24 Top-class player, last to play, sickly (5)
25 CND includes even a past president (9)
26 Pointer in joint with no lead, led off (6)
27 Celebrity impressing you, one having stamina (6)
Down
1 Thin, a Guides’ leader plunging into lake (6)MEAGRE
2 Priest entertaining Bachelor of Divinity, a Greek character (6)LAMBDA
3 Soldier and sailor turned up after leave (6,3)DESERT RAT
5 Poet’s pen (5)
6 Pest is hidden by shade (8)
7 Led across Niger, struggling — hung on (8)LINGERED
8 Lack of interest in controversy (12) INDIFFERENCE
10 Camp internee beaten for drunkenness (12) INTEMPERANCE
15 Get better soldiers in a time for change (9)
16 I kill two turkeys at home (8) ASSASSIN
17 Specific Cape on Mediterranean island (8) CONCRETE
19 Popular female, girl of ill repute (6) INFAMY
20 Bird in apartment close to river (6) CONDOR
22 Member of monarchy runs old American university? Not quite (5) ROYAL

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Snake caught on entering a country without capital (8)
5 Relative to divest incompletely? Not exactly (4,2)
10 Copper-T, out-of-order, fell (3,4)
11 You of old accept reach outside Church of author (7)
12 Step on circular block (4)
13 Daughter goes after new lawyer in case that’s demolished (10)
14 Good individual is missing (4)
15 One succeeds, finding target in talk (10)
18 They cant’t tread a measure as they lack partners (3-7)
21 Yes, in Italy, see where the fodder might be (4)
23 All who are there at 10:00 get ball (10)
25 First of financiers to look back on charges (4)
27 One bender, relaxing, not to go outside the family (7)
28 Something wrong with the wax, it’s true (7)
30 Directs son to chase cattle (6)
31 Group, past its prime, is wrapped up (8)
Down
1 Part of a circle in the Bihar camp (3) ARC
2 Worker begins indicating lowdown on immune-response trigger (7)
3 Old boy has note extracted from one pipe (4)
4 Having teeth, somehow tend to eat nuts (7) EDENTATE
6 Gridman and boy nearly fall upon breathing machine (4,4)
7 Speed camera Marc dropped carelessly in lower oceans (4-3) DEEP SEA
8 Discovered states have no new bases (11)
9 Endless investigation of horse-breeding establishment (4)
12 Renowned people sign after conclusion of a stretch? (11)
16 Child is out to seek redress (3)
17 Garment that is no good on a sunny day (8)
19 Distinguished person turning up on schedule (7)
20 Shikar rushed madly to grab cheetah’s head in cart (7)
22 Cold and unemotional person? Beg Eric to change! (7) ICEBERG
24 Puts together a cutting instrument, we’re told (4)
26 One in last part is author Blyton (4) ENID

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Snake caught on entering a country without capital (8) ANACONDA
5 Relative to divest incompletely? Not exactly (4,2) KIND OF
10 Copper-T, out-of-order, fell (3,4) CUT DOWN
11 You of old accept reach outside Church of author (7) THOREAU
12 Step on circular block (4) LEGO
13 Daughter goes after new lawyer in case that’s demolished (10)
14 Good individual is missing (4)
15 One succeeds, finding target in talk (10)
18 They cant’t tread a measure as they lack partners (3-7)
21 Yes, in Italy, see where the fodder might be (4)
23 All who are there at 10:00 get ball (10)
25 First of financiers to look back on charges (4)
27 One bender, relaxing, not to go outside the family (7)
28 Something wrong with the wax, it’s true (7)
30 Directs son to chase cattle (6)
31 Group, past its prime, is wrapped up (8)
Down
1 Part of a circle in the Bihar camp (3) ARC
2 Worker begins indicating lowdown on immune-response trigger (7)
3 Old boy has note extracted from one pipe (4)
4 Having teeth, somehow tend to eat nuts (7) EDENTATE
6 Gridman and boy nearly fall upon breathing machine (4,4)
7 Speed camera Marc dropped carelessly in lower oceans (4-3) DEEP SEA
8 Discovered states have no new bases (11)
9 Endless investigation of horse-breeding establishment (4)
12 Renowned people sign after conclusion of a stretch? (11)
16 Child is out to seek redress (3)
17 Garment that is no good on a sunny day (8)
19 Distinguished person turning up on schedule (7)
20 Shikar rushed madly to grab cheetah’s head in cart (7)
22 Cold and unemotional person? Beg Eric to change! (7) ICEBERG
24 Puts together a cutting instrument, we’re told (4)
26 One in last part is author Blyton (4) ENID

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Snake caught on entering a country without capital (8) ANACONDA
5 Relative to divest incompletely? Not exactly (4,2) KIND OF
10 Copper-T, out-of-order, fell (3,4) CUT DOWN
11 You of old accept reach outside Church of author (7) THOREAU
12 Step on circular block (4) LEGO
13 Daughter goes after new lawyer in case that’s demolished (10)
14 Good individual is missing (4)
15 One succeeds, finding target in talk (10) DESC(END)ANT
18 They cant’t tread a measure as they lack partners (3-7)
21 Yes, in Italy, see where the fodder might be (4)
23 All who are there at 10:00 get ball (10)
25 First of financiers to look back on charges (4)
27 One bender, relaxing, not to go outside the family (7)
28 Something wrong with the wax, it’s true (7)
30 Directs son to chase cattle (6)
31 Group, past its prime, is wrapped up (8)
Down
1 Part of a circle in the Bihar camp (3) ARC
2 Worker begins indicating lowdown on immune-response trigger (7)
3 Old boy has note extracted from one pipe (4) (OB)(O[-n]E)
4 Having teeth, somehow tend to eat nuts (7) EDENTATE
6 Gridman and boy nearly fall upon breathing machine (4,4) (I)(RON) (LUNG[-e])
7 Speed camera Marc dropped carelessly in lower oceans (4-3) DEEP SEA
8 Discovered states have no new bases (11) (FOUND)([-n]ATIONS)
9 Endless investigation of horse-breeding establishment (4)
12 Renowned people sign after conclusion of a stretch? (11) (LEG/END)(ARIES)
16 Child is out to seek redress (3)
17 Garment that is no good on a sunny day (8)
19 Distinguished person turning up on schedule (7)
20 Shikar rushed madly to grab cheetah’s head in cart (7)
22 Cold and unemotional person? Beg Eric to change! (7) ICEBERG
24 Puts together a cutting instrument, we’re told (4)
26 One in last part is author Blyton (4) ENID

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Snake caught on entering a country without capital (8) ANACONDA
5 Relative to divest incompletely? Not exactly (4,2) KIND OF
10 Copper-T, out-of-order, fell (3,4) CUT DOWN
11 You of old accept reach outside Church of author (7) THOREAU
12 Step on circular block (4) LEGO
13 Daughter goes after new lawyer in case that’s demolished (10)
14 Good individual is missing (4)GONE
15 One succeeds, finding target in talk (10) DESC(END)ANT
18 They cant’t tread a measure as they lack partners (3-7)
21 Yes, in Italy, see where the fodder might be (4)SILO
23 All who are there at 10:00 get ball (10)
25 First of financiers to look back on charges (4)
27 One bender, relaxing, not to go outside the family (7)
28 Something wrong with the wax, it’s true (7)SINCERE
30 Directs son to chase cattle (6)
31 Group, past its prime, is wrapped up (8)BANDAGED
Down
1 Part of a circle in the Bihar camp (3) ARC
2 Worker begins indicating lowdown on immune-response trigger (7)ANTIGEN
3 Old boy has note extracted from one pipe (4) (OB)(O[-n]E)
4 Having teeth, somehow tend to eat nuts (7) EDENTATE
6 Gridman and boy nearly fall upon breathing machine (4,4) (I)(RON) (LUNG[-e])
7 Speed camera Marc dropped carelessly in lower oceans (4-3) DEEP SEA
8 Discovered states have no new bases (11) (FOUND)([-n]ATIONS)
9 Endless investigation of horse-breeding establishment (4)
12 Renowned people sign after conclusion of a stretch? (11) (LEG/END)(ARIES)
16 Child is out to seek redress (3)
17 Garment that is no good on a sunny day (8)
19 Distinguished person turning up on schedule (7)
20 Shikar rushed madly to grab cheetah’s head in cart (7)
22 Cold and unemotional person? Beg Eric to change! (7) ICEBERG
24 Puts together a cutting instrument, we’re told (4)
26 One in last part is author Blyton (4) ENID

[spchennai]

Across
1 Snake caught on entering a country without capital (8) ANACONDA
5 Relative to divest incompletely? Not exactly (4,2) KIND OF
10 Copper-T, out-of-order, fell (3,4) CUT DOWN
11 You of old accept reach outside Church of author (7) THOREAU
12 Step on circular block (4) LEGO
13 Daughter goes after new lawyer in case that’s demolished (10) VANDALISED
14 Good individual is missing (4)GONE
15 One succeeds, finding target in talk (10) DESC(END)ANT
18 They cant’t tread a measure as they lack partners (3-7) NON-DANCERS
21 Yes, in Italy, see where the fodder might be (4)SILO
23 All who are there at 10:00 get ball (10) ATTENDANCE
25 First of financiers to look back on charges (4) FEES
27 One bender, relaxing, not to go outside the family (7) INBREED
28 Something wrong with the wax, it’s true (7)SINCERE
30 Directs son to chase cattle (6) STEERS
31 Group, past its prime, is wrapped up (8)BANDAGED
Down
1 Part of a circle in the Bihar camp (3) ARC
2 Worker begins indicating lowdown on immune-response trigger (7)ANTIGEN
3 Old boy has note extracted from one pipe (4) (OB)(O[-n]E)
4 Having teeth, somehow tend to eat nuts (7) EDENTATE
6 Gridman and boy nearly fall upon breathing machine (4,4) (I)(RON) (LUNG[-e])
7 Speed camera Marc dropped carelessly in lower oceans (4-3) DEEP SEA
8 Discovered states have no new bases (11) (FOUND)([-n]ATIONS)
9 Endless investigation of horse-breeding establishment (4) STUD
12 Renowned people sign after conclusion of a stretch? (11) (LEG/END)(ARIES)
16 Child is out to seek redress (3) SUE
17 Garment that is no good on a sunny day (8) RAINWEAR
19 Distinguished person turning up on schedule (7) NOTABLE
20 Shikar rushed madly to grab cheetah’s head in cart (7) RICKSHA
22 Cold and unemotional person? Beg Eric to change! (7) ICEBERG
24 Puts together a cutting instrument, we’re told (4) ADDS
26 One in last part is author Blyton (4) ENID

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Relating to bookseller getting torn holy work, Goddess, to short force (11)
9 One with many a pupil looking up to (7)
10 Be inquiring ones without small vessels (7)
11 W.W. Air Force General 10 losing sides (5)
12 One’s admission of having consulted a dictionary (1,6,2)
13 Excel in al fresco? (5)
15 With pupils, they are bound for school (9) NOTEBOOKS (CD)
18 Maintain assent to Puducherry’s extreme skill of ball-juggling (5-4)
21 Board tinge marred (3,2)
22 Singer to get wild acknowledgements (9)
24 Dance with redhead moving in darkness (5)
26 Angering endlessly one music composer (7)
27 Endure while transiting the subway? (7) UNDER GO (CD)
28 What Gridman, not equal to writing a clue, might say (3,6,2)

Down
1 Following all rules, purchase guide, we áre told (2,3,4)
2 Ravenous? (5)
3 On the same page, musically (2,7) IN HARMONY
4 Shakespearean woman without a working share (7)
5 As worn by the researcher in the science room (3,4)
6 The sort of talk that is a lesson (5)
7 Gives credit to dunce hoarding objects (5,3)
8 Inviter’s initial request? (1,1,1,1)
14 What a reserved person would say (3,5)
16 A TV nut is said to … … … the screen (2,5,2) BE GLUED TO
17 What the reprimanding music teacher did to the learner (4,1,4) SENT A NOTE
19 Puts in tentatively: Beams (7)
20 A certain affirmation? (3,4)
22 In R.K. Narayan’s title he is ‘’reluctant’’ (4)
23 Endless twin kit for Buck Rogers’ robot pal (5)
25 Said directors are in a sick and tried state (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Relating to bookseller getting torn holy work, Goddess, to short force (11)
9 One with many a pupil looking up to (7) TEACHER
10 Be inquiring ones without small vessels (7)
11 W.W. Air Force General 10 losing sides (5)
12 One’s admission of having consulted a dictionary (1,6,2)
13 Excel in al fresco? (5) OUTDO
15 With pupils, they are bound for school (9) NOTEBOOKS (CD)
18 Maintain assent to Puducherry’s extreme skill of ball-juggling (5-4)
21 Board tinge marred (3,2)
22 Singer to get wild acknowledgements (9)
24 Dance with redhead moving in darkness (5)
26 Angering endlessly one music composer (7)
27 Endure while transiting the subway? (7) UNDER GO (CD)
28 What Gridman, not equal to writing a clue, might say (3,6,2)

Down
1 Following all rules, purchase guide, we áre told (2,3,4) BY THE BOOK
2 Ravenous? (5)
3 On the same page, musically (2,7) IN HARMONY
4 Shakespearean woman without a working share (7)
5 As worn by the researcher in the science room (3,4) LAB COAT
6 The sort of talk that is a lesson (5)
7 Gives credit to dunce hoarding objects (5,3)
8 Inviter’s initial request? (1,1,1,1) R S V P
14 What a reserved person would say (3,5)
16 A TV nut is said to … … … the screen (2,5,2) BE GLUED TO
17 What the reprimanding music teacher did to the learner (4,1,4) SENT A NOTE
19 Puts in tentatively: Beams (7)
20 A certain affirmation? (3,4)
22 In R.K. Narayan’s title he is ‘’reluctant’’ (4)
23 Endless twin kit for Buck Rogers’ robot pal (5)
25 Said directors are in a sick and tried state (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Relating to bookseller getting torn holy work, Goddess, to short force (11) BIBLIOPOLIC
9 One with many a pupil looking up to (7) TEACHER
10 Be inquiring ones without small vessels (7) BEAKERS
11 W.W. Air Force General 10 losing sides (5) EAKER
12 One’s admission of having consulted a dictionary (1,6,2) I LOOKED UP
13 Excel in al fresco? (5) OUTDO
15 With pupils, they are bound for school (9) NOTEBOOKS (CD)
18 Maintain assent to Puducherry’s extreme skill of ball-juggling (5-4) KEEPY-UPPY
21 Board tinge marred (3,2)
22 Singer to get wild acknowledgements (9)
24 Dance with redhead moving in darkness (5)
26 Angering endlessly one music composer (7)
27 Endure while transiting the subway? (7) UNDER GO (CD)
28 What Gridman, not equal to writing a clue, might say (3,6,2)

Down
1 Following all rules, purchase guide, we áre told (2,3,4) BY THE BOOK
2 Ravenous? (5)
3 On the same page, musically (2,7) IN HARMONY
4 Shakespearean woman without a working share (7)
5 As worn by the researcher in the science room (3,4) LAB COAT
6 The sort of talk that is a lesson (5)
7 Gives credit to dunce hoarding objects (5,3)
8 Inviter’s initial request? (1,1,1,1) R S V P
14 What a reserved person would say (3,5)
16 A TV nut is said to … … … the screen (2,5,2) BE GLUED TO
17 What the reprimanding music teacher did to the learner (4,1,4) SENT A NOTE
19 Puts in tentatively: Beams (7)
20 A certain affirmation? (3,4)
22 In R.K. Narayan’s title he is ‘’reluctant’’ (4)
23 Endless twin kit for Buck Rogers’ robot pal (5)
25 Said directors are in a sick and tried state (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Relating to bookseller getting torn holy work, Goddess, to short force (11) BIBLIOPOLIC
9 One with many a pupil looking up to (7) TEACHER
10 Be inquiring ones without small vessels (7) BEAKERS
11 W.W. Air Force General 10 losing sides (5) EAKER
12 One’s admission of having consulted a dictionary (1,6,2) I LOOKED UP
13 Excel in al fresco? (5) OUTDO
15 With pupils, they are bound for school (9) NOTEBOOKS (CD)
18 Maintain assent to Puducherry’s extreme skill of ball-juggling (5-4) KEEPY-UPPY
21 Board tinge marred (3,2) GET IN
22 Singer to get wild acknowledgements (9) GREETINGS
24 Dance with redhead moving in darkness (5)
26 Angering endlessly one music composer (7)
27 Endure while transiting the subway? (7) UNDER GO (CD)
28 What Gridman, not equal to writing a clue, might say (3,6,2)

Down
1 Following all rules, purchase guide, we áre told (2,3,4) BY THE BOOK
2 Ravenous? (5) BLACK
3 On the same page, musically (2,7) IN HARMONY
4 Shakespearean woman without a working share (7)
5 As worn by the researcher in the science room (3,4) LAB COAT
6 The sort of talk that is a lesson (5)
7 Gives credit to dunce hoarding objects (5,3)
8 Inviter’s initial request? (1,1,1,1) R S V P
14 What a reserved person would say (3,5) THE LEAST
16 A TV nut is said to … … … the screen (2,5,2) BE GLUED TO
17 What the reprimanding music teacher did to the learner (4,1,4) SENT A NOTE
19 Puts in tentatively: Beams (7)
20 A certain affirmation? (3,4)
22 In R.K. Narayan’s title he is ‘’reluctant’’ (4)
23 Endless twin kit for Buck Rogers’ robot pal (5)
25 Said directors are in a sick and tried state (5) BORED

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Relating to bookseller getting torn holy work, Goddess, to short force (11) BIBLIOPOLIC
9 One with many a pupil looking up to (7) TEACHER
10 Be inquiring ones without small vessels (7) BEAKERS
11 W.W. Air Force General 10 losing sides (5) EAKER
12 One’s admission of having consulted a dictionary (1,6,2) I LOOKED UP
13 Excel in al fresco? (5) OUTDO
15 With pupils, they are bound for school (9) NOTEBOOKS (CD)
18 Maintain assent to Puducherry’s extreme skill of ball-juggling (5-4) KEEPY-UPPY
21 Board tinge marred (3,2)GET IN
22 Singer to get wild acknowledgements (9)GREETINGS
24 Dance with redhead moving in darkness (5)UMBRA
26 Angering endlessly one music composer (7)
27 Endure while transiting the subway? (7) UNDER GO (CD)
28 What Gridman, not equal to writing a clue, might say (3,6,2)IT'S BEYOND ME

Down
1 Following all rules, purchase guide, we áre told (2,3,4) BY THE BOOK
2 Ravenous? (5)BLACK
3 On the same page, musically (2,7) IN HARMONY
4 Shakespearean woman without a working share (7)PORTION
5 As worn by the researcher in the science room (3,4) LAB COAT
6 The sort of talk that is a lesson (5)
7 Gives credit to dunce hoarding objects (5,3)
8 Inviter’s initial request? (1,1,1,1) R S V P
14 What a reserved person would say (3,5)THE LEAST
16 A TV nut is said to … … … the screen (2,5,2) BE GLUED TO
17 What the reprimanding music teacher did to the learner (4,1,4) SENT A NOTE
19 Puts in tentatively: Beams (7)
20 A certain affirmation? (3,4)YES SURE
22 In R.K. Narayan’s title he is ‘’reluctant’’ (4)GURU
23 Endless twin kit for Buck Rogers’ robot pal (5)
25 Said directors are in a sick and tried state (5)BORED

[spchennai]

Across
1 Relating to bookseller getting torn holy work, Goddess, to short force (11) BIBLIOPOLIC
9 One with many a pupil looking up to (7) TEACHER
10 Be inquiring ones without small vessels (7) BEAKERS
11 W.W. Air Force General 10 losing sides (5) EAKER
12 One’s admission of having consulted a dictionary (1,6,2) I LOOKED UP
13 Excel in al fresco? (5) OUTDO
15 With pupils, they are bound for school (9) NOTEBOOKS (CD)
18 Maintain assent to Puducherry’s extreme skill of ball-juggling (5-4) KEEPY-UPPY
21 Board tinge marred (3,2)GET IN
22 Singer to get wild acknowledgements (9)GREETINGS
24 Dance with redhead moving in darkness (5)UMBRA
26 Angering endlessly one music composer (7) ROSSINI
27 Endure while transiting the subway? (7) UNDER GO (CD)
28 What Gridman, not equal to writing a clue, might say (3,6,2)IT'S BEYOND ME

Down
1 Following all rules, purchase guide, we áre told (2,3,4) BY THE BOOK
2 Ravenous? (5)BLACK
3 On the same page, musically (2,7) IN HARMONY
4 Shakespearean woman without a working share (7)PORTION
5 As worn by the researcher in the science room (3,4) LAB COAT
6 The sort of talk that is a lesson (5) CHALK?
7 Gives credit to dunce hoarding objects (5,3) LENDS OUT
8 Inviter’s initial request? (1,1,1,1) R S V P
14 What a reserved person would say (3,5)THE LEAST
16 A TV nut is said to … … … the screen (2,5,2) BE GLUED TO
17 What the reprimanding music teacher did to the learner (4,1,4) SENT A NOTE
19 Puts in tentatively: Beams (7) PENCILS
20 A certain affirmation? (3,4)YES SURE
22 In R.K. Narayan’s title he is ‘’reluctant’’ (4)GURU
23 Endless twin kit for Buck Rogers’ robot pal (5) TWIKI?
25 Said directors are in a sick and tried state (5)BORED

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Relating to bookseller getting torn holy work, Goddess, to short force (11) BIBLIOPOLIC
9 One with many a pupil looking up to (7) TEACHER
10 Be inquiring ones without small vessels (7) BEAKERS
11 W.W. Air Force General 10 losing sides (5) EAKER
12 One’s admission of having consulted a dictionary (1,6,2) I LOOKED UP
13 Excel in al fresco? (5) OUTDO
15 With pupils, they are bound for school (9) NOTEBOOKS (CD)
18 Maintain assent to Puducherry’s extreme skill of ball-juggling (5-4) KEEPY-UPPY
21 Board tinge marred (3,2)GET IN
22 Singer to get wild acknowledgements (9)GREETINGS
24 Dance with redhead moving in darkness (5)UMBRA
26 Angering endlessly one music composer (7) ROSSINI
27 Endure while transiting the subway? (7) UNDER GO (CD)
28 What Gridman, not equal to writing a clue, might say (3,6,2)IT'S BEYOND ME

Down
1 Following all rules, purchase guide, we áre told (2,3,4) BY THE BOOK
2 Ravenous? (5)BLACK
3 On the same page, musically (2,7) IN HARMONY
4 Shakespearean woman without a working share (7)PORTION
5 As worn by the researcher in the science room (3,4) LAB COAT
6 The sort of talk that is a lesson (5) CHALK
7 Gives credit to dunce hoarding objects (5,3) LENDS OUT
8 Inviter’s initial request? (1,1,1,1) R S V P
14 What a reserved person would say (3,5)THE LEAST
16 A TV nut is said to … … … the screen (2,5,2) BE GLUED TO
17 What the reprimanding music teacher did to the learner (4,1,4) SENT A NOTE
19 Puts in tentatively: Beams (7) PENCILS
20 A certain affirmation? (3,4)YES SURE
22 In R.K. Narayan’s title he is ‘’reluctant’’ (4)GURU
23 Endless twin kit for Buck Rogers’ robot pal (5) TWIKI
25 Said directors are in a sick and tried state (5)BORED

:clap::clap::clap: The 'back-to-school' puzzle is a bit tough!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Such a story in literature may not lie (4-4)
6 Lover’s tie talked about (4)
9 Lion, by no means a pussy (3,3)
10 National might be a female I hang about (7)
13 Leader of Congress gets a quiet tip to source of funds (4,5)
14 Run away with East European revolutionary (5)
15 Finished deliveries? (4)
16 Moody from some spreadsheet functions (3,2,5)
19 Karl caught messing up with feature of funny TV show (5,5)
21 Dark shadow from friend fell finally (4)
24 A second layer of pale colour (5)
25 Release a fellow who is not under any contractual obligation (4,5)
26 Part ZEE telecast is a circus act (7)
27 Pounds after short run around Bihar’s capital (6)
28 Newlywed woman doesn’t start journey (4)
29 Takes a short sleep in rubbish bag (8)
Down
2 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7)
3 Save right out of passage (6)
4 Tiger Run I toured to find plotter (9) INTRIGUER
5 Accurate demand (5) EXACT
7 Strange roue catches upcoming fellow’s charm (7) ENAMOUR
8 Global commonness (12) UNIVERSALITY
11 European country said to import lard (6)
12 Instructor, too charmless, under reorientation (12) SCHOOLMASTER
17 So charter reassembled band (9)
18 Swap coins? (6)
20“…. but those __ are sweeter still” (Keats) (7)
22Good tennis player and writer are bitter (7) ACER BIC
23Mammal doesn’t complete slow movement - crowd loses heart (6)
25Faker undergoes hesitant turn and shift - that’s unusual (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Such a story in literature may not lie (4-4) TRUE LIFE

6Lover’s tie talked about (4)

9Lion, by no means a pussy (3,3) BIG CAT

10National might be a female I hang about (7)

13Leader of Congress gets a quiet tip to source of funds (4,5)

14Run away with East European revolutionary (5)

15Finished deliveries? (4)

16Moody from some spreadsheet functions (3,2,5)

19Karl caught messing up with feature of funny TV show (5,5)

21Dark shadow from friend fell finally (4)

24A second layer of pale colour (5)

25Release a fellow who is not under any contractual obligation (4,5)

26Part ZEE telecast is a circus act (7)

27Pounds after short run around Bihar’s capital (6)

28Newlywed woman doesn’t start journey (4)

29Takes a short sleep in rubbish bag (8)

Down

2Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7) REISSUE

3Save right out of passage (6) EXCEPT

4Tiger Run I toured to find plotter (9)

5Accurate demand (5) EXACT

7Strange roue catches upcoming fellow’s charm (7)

8Global commonness (12)

11European country said to import lard (6)

12Instructor, too charmless, under reorientation (12)

17So charter reassembled band (9)

18Swap coins? (6)

20“…. but those __ are sweeter still” (Keats) (7)

22Good tennis player and writer are bitter (7)

23Mammal doesn’t complete slow movement - crowd loses heart (6)

25Faker undergoes hesitant turn and shift - that’s unusual (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Such a story in literature may not lie (4-4)TRUE-LIFE
6 Lover’s tie talked about (4)
9 Lion, by no means a pussy (3,3)BIG CAT
10 National might be a female I hang about (7)AFGHANI
13 Leader of Congress gets a quiet tip to source of funds (4,5)
14 Run away with East European revolutionary (5)
15 Finished deliveries? (4)OVER
16 Moody from some spreadsheet functions (3,2,5)
19 Karl caught messing up with feature of funny TV show (5,5)
21 Dark shadow from friend fell finally (4)
24 A second layer of pale colour (5)
25 Release a fellow who is not under any contractual obligation (4,5)
26 Part ZEE telecast is a circus act (7)TRAPEZE
27 Pounds after short run around Bihar’s capital (6)
28 Newlywed woman doesn’t start journey (4)RIDE
29 Takes a short sleep in rubbish bag (8)KNAPSACK
Down
2 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7)REISSUE
3 Save right out of passage (6)EXCEPT
4 Tiger Run I toured to find plotter (9) INTRIGUER
5 Accurate demand (5) EXACT
7 Strange roue catches upcoming fellow’s charm (7) ENAMOUR
8 Global commonness (12) UNIVERSALITY
11 European country said to import lard (6)
12 Instructor, too charmless, under reorientation (12) SCHOOLMASTER
17 So charter reassembled band (9)
18 Swap coins? (6)
20“…. but those __ are sweeter still” (Keats) (7)
22Good tennis player and writer are bitter (7)
23Mammal doesn’t complete slow movement - crowd loses heart (6)
25Faker undergoes hesitant turn and shift - that’s unusual (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Such a story in literature may not lie (4-4)TRUE-LIFE
6 Lover’s tie talked about (4) BEAU
9 Lion, by no means a pussy (3,3)BIG CAT
10 National might be a female I hang about (7)AFGHANI
13 Leader of Congress gets a quiet tip to source of funds (4,5) CASH POINT
14 Run away with East European revolutionary (5) ELOPE
15 Finished deliveries? (4)OVER
16 Moody from some spreadsheet functions (3,2,5) OUT OF SORTS
19 Karl caught messing up with feature of funny TV show (5,5) LAUGH TRACK
21 Dark shadow from friend fell finally (4) PALL
24 A second layer of pale colour (5) ASHEN
25 Release a fellow who is not under any contractual obligation (4,5) FREE AGENT
26 Part ZEE telecast is a circus act (7)TRAPEZE
27 Pounds after short run around Bihar’s capital (6) THROBS
28 Newlywed woman doesn’t start journey (4)RIDE
29 Takes a short sleep in rubbish bag (8)KNAPSACK
Down
2 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7)REISSUE
3 Save right out of passage (6)EXCEPT
4 Tiger Run I toured to find plotter (9) INTRIGUER
5 Accurate demand (5) EXACT
7 Strange roue catches upcoming fellow’s charm (7) ENAMOUR
8 Global commonness (12) UNIVERSALITY
11 European country said to import lard (6) GREASE
12 Instructor, too charmless, under reorientation (12) SCHOOLMASTER
17 So charter reassembled band (9) ORCHESTRA
18 Swap coins? (6) CHANGE
20“…. but those __ are sweeter still” (Keats) (7) UNHEARD
22Good tennis player and writer are bitter (7) ACERBIC
23Mammal doesn’t complete slow movement - crowd loses heart (6) WALRUS
25Faker undergoes hesitant turn and shift - that’s unusual (5) FREAK

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Easy, smooth puzzle!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Pen: ‘’Saint has rosette with top worn off’’ (8) STOCKADE
5 Roughly trace Eastern form (6)
9 Absurd, scholar being kept out of a kind of vocabulary (7)
10 The sort of force behind a wheel? (7)
11 Make a lodging arrangement as an itinerant might in a hotel (4,1,4)
12 Wager for the Spanish leaf (5)
13 Is cognizant of stated feature (4)
14 What an inventive writer might do when the thesaurus is of no help (4,1,4)
17 Ordered: Dante must be a silent witness (5,4)
19 The choral bears repetition (4)
23 A pal trickily surrounded hard Greek character (5) ALPHA
24 How a postman might walk over (5,4)
25 Tranquil sea (7)
26 Excess media reporting on dismissal of leader (7)
27 Scheming to hug odd lady regularly in an unrestrained manner (6)
28 Declared a dessert is well-cooked (8)
Down
1 Part of foot that gets its kicks (8)
2 Threatening Mantra I almost sound violent (7) OMINOUS
3 Its contents are uniform (6)
4 A harmonious sounding physician? (6,2,5)
6 Excited Rani bends before colourful arcs (8)
7 He flies a number over a hill (7)
8 Overwhelm English girl withdrawing complaint (6)
10 Showers? (13)
15 Kind of activity that is beyond provisions in any Act (8)
16 ’’My happiness is not the means — — —‘’ (Ayn Rand) (2,3,3) TO ANY END
18 Of current interest in stormy Capitol (7)
20 Great! Worker gets fluid (7)
21 Father with double fruit (6) PAPAYA
22 A bit to each (6)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Pen: ‘’Saint has rosette with top worn off’’ (8) STOCKADE
5 Roughly trace Eastern form (6)
9 Absurd, scholar being kept out of a kind of vocabulary (7)
10 The sort of force behind a wheel? (7)
11 Make a lodging arrangement as an itinerant might in a hotel (4,1,4)
12 Wager for the Spanish leaf (5)
13 Is cognizant of stated feature (4)
14 What an inventive writer might do when the thesaurus is of no help (4,1,4)
17 Ordered: Dante must be a silent witness (5,4)
19 The choral bears repetition (4)
23 A pal trickily surrounded hard Greek character (5) ALPHA
24 How a postman might walk over (5,4)
25 Tranquil sea (7)
26 Excess media reporting on dismissal of leader (7)
27 Scheming to hug odd lady regularly in an unrestrained manner (6)
28 Declared a dessert is well-cooked (8)
Down
1 Part of foot that gets its kicks (8)
2 Threatening Mantra I almost sound violent (7) OMINOUS
3 Its contents are uniform (6)
4 A harmonious sounding physician? (6,2,5)
6 Excited Rani bends before colourful arcs (8)
7 He flies a number over a hill (7)
8 Overwhelm English girl withdrawing complaint (6)
10 Showers? (13)
15 Kind of activity that is beyond provisions in any Act (8)
16 ’’My happiness is not the means — — —‘’ (Ayn Rand) (2,3,3) TO ANY END
18 Of current interest in stormy Capitol (7)
20 Great! Worker gets fluid (7)
21 Father with double fruit (6) PAPAYA
22 A bit to each (6)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Pen: ‘’Saint has rosette with top worn off’’ (8) STOCKADE
5 Roughly trace Eastern form (6)
9 Absurd, scholar being kept out of a kind of vocabulary (7)
10 The sort of force behind a wheel? (7)
11 Make a lodging arrangement as an itinerant might in a hotel (4,1,4) BOOK A ROOM
12 Wager for the Spanish leaf (5)
13 Is cognizant of stated feature (4)
14 What an inventive writer might do when the thesaurus is of no help (4,1,4) COIN A WORD (CD)
17 Ordered: Dante must be a silent witness (5,4) STAND MUTE*
19 The choral bears repetition (4)
23 A pal trickily surrounded hard Greek character (5) ALPHA
24 How a postman might walk over (5,4)
25 Tranquil sea (7)
26 Excess media reporting on dismissal of leader (7) [-c]OVERAGE
27 Scheming to hug odd lady regularly in an unrestrained manner (6)
28 Declared a dessert is well-cooked (8) ASSERTED*
Down
1 Part of foot that gets its kicks (8)
2 Threatening Mantra I almost sound violent (7) OMINOUS
3 Its contents are uniform (6)
4 A harmonious sounding physician? (6,2,5)
6 Excited Rani bends before colourful arcs (8)
7 He flies a number over a hill (7)
8 Overwhelm English girl withdrawing complaint (6)
10 Showers? (13)
15 Kind of activity that is beyond provisions in any Act (8)
16 ’’My happiness is not the means — — —‘’ (Ayn Rand) (2,3,3) TO ANY END
18 Of current interest in stormy Capitol (7)
20 Great! Worker gets fluid (7)
21 Father with double fruit (6) PAPAYA
22 A bit to each (6

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Pen: ‘’Saint has rosette with top worn off’’ (8) STOCKADE
5 Roughly trace Eastern form (6)
9 Absurd, scholar being kept out of a kind of vocabulary (7)
10 The sort of force behind a wheel? (7)DRIVING
11 Make a lodging arrangement as an itinerant might in a hotel (4,1,4) BOOK A ROOM
12 Wager for the Spanish leaf (5)
13 Is cognizant of stated feature (4)NOSE
14 What an inventive writer might do when the thesaurus is of no help (4,1,4) COIN A WORD (CD)
17 Ordered: Dante must be a silent witness (5,4) STAND MUTE*
19 The choral bears repetition (4)
23 A pal trickily surrounded hard Greek character (5) ALPHA
24 How a postman might walk over (5,4)
25 Tranquil sea (7)
26 Excess media reporting on dismissal of leader (7) [-c]OVERAGE
27 Scheming to hug odd lady regularly in an unrestrained manner (6)
28 Declared a dessert is well-cooked (8) ASSERTED*
Down
1 Part of foot that gets its kicks (8)
2 Threatening Mantra I almost sound violent (7) OMINOUS
3 Its contents are uniform (6)
4 A harmonious sounding physician? (6,2,5)DOCTOR OF MUSIC
6 Excited Rani bends before colourful arcs (8)
7 He flies a number over a hill (7)
8 Overwhelm English girl withdrawing complaint (6)ENGULF
10 Showers? (13)
15 Kind of activity that is beyond provisions in any Act (8)
16 ’’My happiness is not the means — — —‘’ (Ayn Rand) (2,3,3) TO ANY END
18 Of current interest in stormy Capitol (7)TOPICAL
20 Great! Worker gets fluid (7)
21 Father with double fruit (6) PAPAYA
22 A bit to each (6)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Pen: ‘’Saint has rosette with top worn off’’ (8) STOCKADE
5 Roughly trace Eastern form (6) CREATE
9 Absurd, scholar being kept out of a kind of vocabulary (7) IDIOTIC
10 The sort of force behind a wheel? (7)DRIVING
11 Make a lodging arrangement as an itinerant might in a hotel (4,1,4) BOOK A ROOM
12 Wager for the Spanish leaf (5) BETEL
13 Is cognizant of stated feature (4)NOSE
14 What an inventive writer might do when the thesaurus is of no help (4,1,4) COIN A WORD (CD)
17 Ordered: Dante must be a silent witness (5,4) STAND MUTE*
19 The choral bears repetition (4) ECHO
23 A pal trickily surrounded hard Greek character (5) ALPHA
24 How a postman might walk over (5,4) STAMP DOWN
25 Tranquil sea (7) PACIFIC
26 Excess media reporting on dismissal of leader (7) [-c]OVERAGE
27 Scheming to hug odd lady regularly in an unrestrained manner (6) WILDLY
28 Declared a dessert is well-cooked (8) ASSERTED*
Down
1 Part of foot that gets its kicks (8) SHINBONE
2 Threatening Mantra I almost sound violent (7) OMINOUS
3 Its contents are uniform (6) KITBAG
4 A harmonious sounding physician? (6,2,5)DOCTOR OF MUSIC
6 Excited Rani bends before colourful arcs (8) RAINBOWS
7 He flies a number over a hill (7) AVIATOR
8 Overwhelm English girl withdrawing complaint (6)ENGULF
10 Showers? (13) DEMONSTRATORS
15 Kind of activity that is beyond provisions in any Act (8) UNLAWFUL
16 ’’My happiness is not the means — — —‘’ (Ayn Rand) (2,3,3) TO ANY END
18 Of current interest in stormy Capitol (7)TOPICAL
20 Great! Worker gets fluid (7) COOLANT
21 Father with double fruit (6) PAPAYA correction PAWPAW
22 A bit to each (6) APIECE

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! Homely phrases!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Sophisticated Democrat and Virginia participate in dance medley (8) ADVANCED
9 Bulk of the main level has been abandoned (6)
10 Hollywood misinterprets owl’s intent (10) TINSELTOWN
11 One may pump this for exercise (4) IRON
12 Adult taking out a chromosome from the novice’s edible starchy root (4) TARO
13 Child ran amok in the American city (8) RICHLAND
16 Gadgets with flaws put behind revolutionary Ed (7)
18 Revered threesome attempt to capture heartless Eskimo (7)
20 Four students take me inside after training hurriedly (4-4)
21 Frown after missing the first pastry ingredient (4)
23 Fertilizer chemical provided by a bureaucrat (4)
24 Beautiful handwriting in article going into exercise by New Mexico vessel (10)
25 British car manufacturer’s big cat (6)
26 Trouble admitting anger at the Oriental moving in with the pastoral staves (8)

Down
1 Sad minister conceals one enjoying root access? (5)
2 Corrupt agencies haul tea for the old European trade group (9,6)
3 Northbound lawyer’s trip to the estuary borders abandoned at retreat (7)
4 Rule for the auditor in a thunderstorm (4)
5 Factors that may determine why dialects vary between classes in the same region (15)
6 Keen on covering sprocket with nickel for an identity-concealing person (9)
8 Sets out with the Pole for a ball with a musical instrument (5)
14 Mongrel’s dead skin is trimmed (3)
15 Drill and cutting tool brought up with catch inside (9)
17 Exchange component that may make everyone blind (3)
19 Devil’s kin, cold after treatment (3,4)
21 Put up total on return from a grassy plain (5)
22 Caught my black bird with an IC chip (5)
24 Balkan money found in a Brazilian city (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Sophisticated Democrat and Virginia participate in dance medley (8) ADVANCED
9 Bulk of the main level has been abandoned (6)
10 Hollywood misinterprets owl’s intent (10) TINSELTOWN
11 One may pump this for exercise (4) IRON
12 Adult taking out a chromosome from the novice’s edible starchy root (4) TARO
13 Child ran amok in the American city (8) RICHLAND
16 Gadgets with flaws put behind revolutionary Ed (7)
18 Revered threesome attempt to capture heartless Eskimo (7)TRINITY
20 Four students take me inside after training hurriedly (4-4)PELL-MELL
21 Frown after missing the first pastry ingredient (4)
23 Fertilizer chemical provided by a bureaucrat (4)UREA
24 Beautiful handwriting in article going into exercise by New Mexico vessel (10)
25 British car manufacturer’s big cat (6)
26 Trouble admitting anger at the Oriental moving in with the pastoral staves (8)

Down
1 Sad minister conceals one enjoying root access? (5)
2 Corrupt agencies haul tea for the old European trade group (9,6)
3 Northbound lawyer’s trip to the estuary borders abandoned at retreat (7)
4 Rule for the auditor in a thunderstorm (4)
5 Factors that may determine why dialects vary between classes in the same region (15)
6 Keen on covering sprocket with nickel for an identity-concealing person (9)INCOGNITO
8 Sets out with the Pole for a ball with a musical instrument (5)CELLO
14 Mongrel’s dead skin is trimmed (3)
15 Drill and cutting tool brought up with catch inside (9)
17 Exchange component that may make everyone blind (3)
19 Devil’s kin, cold after treatment (3,4)
21 Put up total on return from a grassy plain (5)
22 Caught my black bird with an IC chip (5)
24 Balkan money found in a Brazilian city (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
7 Sophisticated Democrat and Virginia participate in dance medley (8) ADVANCED
9 Bulk of the main level has been abandoned (6)
10 Hollywood misinterprets owl’s intent (10) TINSELTOWN
11 One may pump this for exercise (4) IRON
12 Adult taking out a chromosome from the novice’s edible starchy root (4) TARO
13 Child ran amok in the American city (8) RICHLAND
16 Gadgets with flaws put behind revolutionary Ed (7)
18 Revered threesome attempt to capture heartless Eskimo (7)TRINITY
20 Four students take me inside after training hurriedly (4-4)PELL-MELL
21 Frown after missing the first pastry ingredient (4)
23 Fertilizer chemical provided by a bureaucrat (4)UREA
24 Beautiful handwriting in article going into exercise by New Mexico vessel (10)
25 British car manufacturer’s big cat (6) JAGUAR
26 Trouble admitting anger at the Oriental moving in with the pastoral staves (8)
Down
1 Sad minister conceals one enjoying root access? (5)
2 Corrupt agencies haul tea for the old European trade group (9,6) HANSEATIC GROUP
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanseatic_League
3 Northbound lawyer’s trip to the estuary borders abandoned at retreat (7)
4 Rule for the auditor in a thunderstorm (4)
5 Factors that may determine why dialects vary between classes in the same region (15)
6 Keen on covering sprocket with nickel for an identity-concealing person (9)INCOGNITO
8 Sets out with the Pole for a ball with a musical instrument (5)CELLO
14 Mongrel’s dead skin is trimmed (3) CUR
15 Drill and cutting tool brought up with catch inside (9)
17 Exchange component that may make everyone blind (3)
19 Devil’s kin, cold after treatment (3,4)
21 Put up total on return from a grassy plain (5)
22 Caught my black bird with an IC chip (5)
24 Balkan money found in a Brazilian city (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Sophisticated Democrat and Virginia participate in dance medley (8) ADVANCED
9 Bulk of the main level has been abandoned (6)AMOUNT
10 Hollywood misinterprets owl’s intent (10) TINSELTOWN
11 One may pump this for exercise (4) IRON
12 Adult taking out a chromosome from the novice’s edible starchy root (4) TARO
13 Child ran amok in the American city (8) RICHLAND
16 Gadgets with flaws put behind revolutionary Ed (7)DEVICES
18 Revered threesome attempt to capture heartless Eskimo (7)TRINITY
20 Four students take me inside after training hurriedly (4-4)PELL-MELL
21 Frown after missing the first pastry ingredient (4)LOUR
23 Fertilizer chemical provided by a bureaucrat (4)UREA
24 Beautiful handwriting in article going into exercise by New Mexico vessel (10)PENMANSHIP
25 British car manufacturer’s big cat (6) JAGUAR
26 Trouble admitting anger at the Oriental moving in with the pastoral staves (8)CROSIERS
Down
1 Sad minister conceals one enjoying root access? (5)ADMIN
2 Corrupt agencies haul tea for the old European trade group (9,6) HANSEATIC GROUP
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanseatic_League
3 Northbound lawyer’s trip to the estuary borders abandoned at retreat (7)ADJOURN
4 Rule for the auditor in a thunderstorm (4)RAIN
5 Factors that may determine why dialects vary between classes in the same region (15)SOCIOLINGUISTIC
6 Keen on covering sprocket with nickel for an identity-concealing person (9)INCOGNITO
8 Sets out with the Pole for a ball with a musical instrument (5)CELLO
14 Mongrel’s dead skin is trimmed (3) CUR
15 Drill and cutting tool brought up with catch inside (9)REHEARSAL
17 Exchange component that may make everyone blind (3)EYE
19 Devil’s kin, cold after treatment (3,4)OLD NICK
21 Put up total on return from a grassy plain (5)LLANO
22 Caught my black bird with an IC chip (5)MICRO
24 Balkan money found in a Brazilian city (4)PARA

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Alien, one chased away by irate cosmetician with a soft leather shoe (8)
5 Quick movement to get the note back in place was arranged ahead of time (6)
9 Region inside shelter in, say, Turkey for the English (4,4)
10 Metal making microbe and the rest back out (6)
11 Mad clerk gifts lion as a Christmas present (8,6)
14 Forces that protect (5)
16 With stronger reason, capital barricades fort on island in Oregon (1,8)
17 Where one could go left or right, but not straight! (1-8) T JUNCTION
19 Counsel’s icon-based computer display goes missing at the ball (5)
20 Deftly examined formation of a social unit (8,6) EXTENDED FAMILY
23 Famished antelope from the east found between the gas lines (6)
24 Boomerang Ravi designed after leaving barge in capital port (8)
25 Tempest lets out the concealed grinding tool (6) PESTLE
26 Musical work by a lecturer on a Galilean moon (8)
Down
1 Bomb in the pit (4)
2 Vessel with brown wrapping paper for the auditor (5)
3 Sailed through protected French sea and got fined (7)
4 Seditious fact-finding evacuates Vellore’s outskirts (11)
6 Montreal is terrorised to some extent by a practical person (7)
7 Unsuccessful extra besieged by troubled nostril (9)
8 Twist following French word brought up with hesitation by a video game franchise (4,6)
12 Staircase climbing may be unnecessary if you want to reach this (6,5) GROUND FLOOR
13 Hips damaged after struggle with armour-bearing gun-toting seafarer (10) BATTLESHIP[/B]
15 Smart son goes down after the doctor and peacekeepers to get the support frameworks (9)
18 Principal’s abdominal vaccine initially replaced by a vitamin (7)
19 Revolutionary, drained after assimilating the letter, finds fault (7)
21 Lift the handle (5)
22 Cut and dried grass, insufficient, it is said, for the crown (4)

[deepakgita]

Even tougher ...
Across
1 Alien, one chased away by irate cosmetician with a soft leather shoe (8) MOCCASIN
5 Quick movement to get the note back in place was arranged ahead of time (6)
9 Region inside shelter in, say, Turkey for the English (4,4)
10 Metal making microbe and the rest back out (6)
11 Mad clerk gifts lion as a Christmas present (8,6) STOCKING FILLER
14 Forces that protect (5)
16 With stronger reason, capital barricades fort on island in Oregon (1,8) A FORTIORI
17 Where one could go left or right, but not straight! (1-8) T JUNCTION
19 Counsel’s icon-based computer display goes missing at the ball (5)
20 Deftly examined formation of a social unit (8,6) EXTENDED FAMILY
23 Famished antelope from the east found between the gas lines (6)
24 Boomerang Ravi designed after leaving barge in capital port (8)
25 Tempest lets out the concealed grinding tool (6) PESTLE
26 Musical work by a lecturer on a Galilean moon (8) ORATORIO
Down
1 Bomb in the pit (4)
2 Vessel with brown wrapping paper for the auditor (5)
3 Sailed through protected French sea and got fined (7)
4 Seditious fact-finding evacuates Vellore’s outskirts (11)
6 Montreal is terrorised to some extent by a practical person (7) REALIST
7 Unsuccessful extra besieged by troubled nostril (9)
8 Twist following French word brought up with hesitation by a video game franchise (4,6)
12 Staircase climbing may be unnecessary if you want to reach this (6,5) GROUND FLOOR
13 Hips damaged after struggle with armour-bearing gun-toting seafarer (10) BATTLESHIP[/B]
15 Smart son goes down after the doctor and peacekeepers to get the support frameworks (9)
18 Principal’s abdominal vaccine initially replaced by a vitamin (7)
19 Revolutionary, drained after assimilating the letter, finds fault (7)
21 Lift the handle (5)
22 Cut and dried grass, insufficient, it is said, for the crown (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Alien, one chased away by irate cosmetician with a soft leather shoe (8) MOCCASIN
5 Quick movement to get the note back in place was arranged ahead of time (6)PRESET
9 Region inside shelter in, say, Turkey for the English (4,4)
10 Metal making microbe and the rest back out (6)BARIUM
11 Mad clerk gifts lion as a Christmas present (8,6) STOCKING FILLER
14 Forces that protect (5)ARMED
16 With stronger reason, capital barricades fort on island in Oregon (1,8) A FORTIORI
17 Where one could go left or right, but not straight! (1-8) T JUNCTION
19 Counsel’s icon-based computer display goes missing at the ball (5)
20 Deftly examined formation of a social unit (8,6) EXTENDED FAMILY
23 Famished antelope from the east found between the gas lines (6)HUNGRY
24 Boomerang Ravi designed after leaving barge in capital port (8)
25 Tempest lets out the concealed grinding tool (6) PESTLE
26 Musical work by a lecturer on a Galilean moon (8) ORATORIO
Down
1 Bomb in the pit (4)
2 Vessel with brown wrapping paper for the auditor (5)
3 Sailed through protected French sea and got fined (7)
4 Seditious fact-finding evacuates Vellore’s outskirts (11)
6 Montreal is terrorised to some extent by a practical person (7) REALIST
7 Unsuccessful extra besieged by troubled nostril (9)
8 Twist following French word brought up with hesitation by a video game franchise (4,6)
12 Staircase climbing may be unnecessary if you want to reach this (6,5) GROUND FLOOR
13 Hips damaged after struggle with armour-bearing gun-toting seafarer (10) BATTLESHIP
15 Smart son goes down after the doctor and peacekeepers to get the support frameworks (9)
18 Principal’s abdominal vaccine initially replaced by a vitamin (7)
19 Revolutionary, drained after assimilating the letter, finds fault (7)
21 Lift the handle (5)LEVER
22 Cut and dried grass, insufficient, it is said, for the crown (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Alien, one chased away by irate cosmetician with a soft leather shoe (8) MOCCASIN
5 Quick movement to get the note back in place was arranged ahead of time (6)PRESET
9 Region inside shelter in, say, Turkey for the English (4,4)NEAR EAST
10 Metal making microbe and the rest back out (6)BARIUM
11 Mad clerk gifts lion as a Christmas present (8,6) STOCKING FILLER
14 Forces that protect (5)ARMED
16 With stronger reason, capital barricades fort on island in Oregon (1,8) A FORTIORI
17 Where one could go left or right, but not straight! (1-8) T JUNCTION
19 Counsel’s icon-based computer display goes missing at the ball (5)DANCE
20 Deftly examined formation of a social unit (8,6) EXTENDED FAMILY
23 Famished antelope from the east found between the gas lines (6)HUNGRY
24 Boomerang Ravi designed after leaving barge in capital port (8)MONROVIA
25 Tempest lets out the concealed grinding tool (6) PESTLE
26 Musical work by a lecturer on a Galilean moon (8) ORATORIO
Down
1 Bomb in the pit (4)MINE
2 Vessel with brown wrapping paper for the auditor (5)CRAFT
3 Sailed through protected French sea and got fined (7)AMERCED
4 Seditious fact-finding evacuates Vellore’s outskirts (11)INSTIGATIVE
6 Montreal is terrorised to some extent by a practical person (7) REALIST
7 Unsuccessful extra besieged by troubled nostril (9)STILLBORN
8 Twist following French word brought up with hesitation by a video game franchise (4,6)TOMB RAIDER
12 Staircase climbing may be unnecessary if you want to reach this (6,5) GROUND FLOOR
13 Hips damaged after struggle with armour-bearing gun-toting seafarer (10) BATTLESHIP
15 Smart son goes down after the doctor and peacekeepers to get the support frameworks (9)MOUNTINGS
18 Principal’s abdominal vaccine initially replaced by a vitamin (7)CENTRAL
19 Revolutionary, drained after assimilating the letter, finds fault (7)DEMERIT
21 Lift the handle (5)LEVER
22 Cut and dried grass, insufficient, it is said, for the crown (4)HALO

:clap::clap::clap: Yes, tougher today!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Battleship RAF woman redesigned (3-2-3)
5 Unique description of switch saving energy (3-3)
10 Liven up after Sunday Mass (5)
11 A deejay might assume a haughty manner (3,2,4)
12 Tell a story about Dracula, say (7)RECOUNT
13 Dog mine? Nonsense (3,4)
14 Sloganeers, upset about circular letter, fly off the handle (4,4,3)
18 Pasta Hector prepared, a disaster (11)CATASTROPHE
21 Acknowledged everyone had debts (7)ALLOWED
23 A peculiar team game, recalled layman (7)
24 Pointer, a liability? To some extent, among other things (5,4)
25 King in game put back in deck (5)
26 Wake in a river, river passing through York (6)
27 Offensive individual (8)
Down
1 Another touring quite empty Indian city (6)
2 Sister outside a church in shade (6)
3 Passing remark? (6,4,5)
4 Eater - pips taken out to make starter (9)APPETISER
6 Throwing event is not ideal for a ballerina (7,2,6)
7 Notice your bait working? (8)
8 Strong wind getting up breaks safety device in body of aircraft (8)
9 Finish second and first (4)
15 One could look after the children if their parents are late (9)ORPHANAGE
16 Form of neuralgia may cause spasmodic twitching in Isaac, unfortunately (8)
17 Knife fight about it upset Labour’s leader (8)
19 From what is heard, Garden City is favourably placed (4,2)
20 Drive mostly right, then left (6)
22 This herb may make daughter poorly (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Battleship RAF woman redesigned (3-2-3) MAN OF WAR
5 Unique description of switch saving energy (3-3)
10 Liven up after Sunday Mass (5)
11 A deejay might assume a haughty manner (3,2,4) PUT ON AIRS
12 Tell a story about Dracula, say (7)RECOUNT
13 Dog mine? Nonsense (3,4)
14 Sloganeers, upset about circular letter, fly off the handle (4,4,3)
18 Pasta Hector prepared, a disaster (11)CATASTROPHE
21 Acknowledged everyone had debts (7)ALLOWED
23 A peculiar team game, recalled layman (7)
24 Pointer, a liability? To some extent, among other things (5,4) INTERALIA
25 King in game put back in deck (5)
26 Wake in a river, river passing through York (6)
27 Offensive individual (8)
Down
1 Another touring quite empty Indian city (6)
2 Sister outside a church in shade (6)
3 Passing remark? (6,4,5) FAMOUS LAST WORDS
4 Eater - pips taken out to make starter (9)APPETISER
6 Throwing event is not ideal for a ballerina (7,2,6)
7 Notice your bait working? (8)
8 Strong wind getting up breaks safety device in body of aircraft (8)
9 Finish second and first (4)
15 One could look after the children if their parents are late (9)ORPHANAGE
16 Form of neuralgia may cause spasmodic twitching in Isaac, unfortunately (8) SCIATICA
17 Knife fight about it upset Labour’s leader (8)
19 From what is heard, Garden City is favourably placed (4,2)
20 Drive mostly right, then left (6)
22 This herb may make daughter poorly (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Battleship RAF woman redesigned (3-2-3) MAN OF WAR
5 Unique description of switch saving energy (3-3)
10 Liven up after Sunday Mass (5)
11 A deejay might assume a haughty manner (3,2,4) PUT ON AIRS
12 Tell a story about Dracula, say (7)RECOUNT
13 Dog mine? Nonsense (3,4) PIT BULL
14 Sloganeers, upset about circular letter, fly off the handle (4,4,3)
18 Pasta Hector prepared, a disaster (11)CATASTROPHE
21 Acknowledged everyone had debts (7)ALLOWED
23 A peculiar team game, recalled layman (7)
24 Pointer, a liability? To some extent, among other things (5,4) INTERALIA
25 King in game put back in deck (5)
26 Wake in a river, river passing through York (6)
27 Offensive individual (8)
Down
1 Another touring quite empty Indian city (6)
2 Sister outside a church in shade (6)
3 Passing remark? (6,4,5) FAMOUS LAST WORDS
4 Eater - pips taken out to make starter (9)APPETISER
6 Throwing event is not ideal for a ballerina (7,2,6)
7 Notice your bait working? (8) ORBITUARY
8 Strong wind getting up breaks safety device in body of aircraft (8)
9 Finish second and first (4)
15 One could look after the children if their parents are late (9)ORPHANAGE
16 Form of neuralgia may cause spasmodic twitching in Isaac, unfortunately (8) SCIATICA
17 Knife fight about it upset Labour’s leader (8) STILLETO
19 From what is heard, Garden City is favourably placed (4,2)
20 Drive mostly right, then left (6) PROPEL
22 This herb may make daughter poorly (4) DILL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Battleship RAF woman redesigned (3-2-3) MAN OF WAR
5 Unique description of switch saving energy (3-3)ONE-OFF
10 Liven up after Sunday Mass (5)SWARM
11 A deejay might assume a haughty manner (3,2,4) PUT ON AIRS
12 Tell a story about Dracula, say (7)RECOUNT
13 Dog mine? Nonsense (3,4) PIT BULL
14 Sloganeers, upset about circular letter, fly off the handle (4,4,3)LOSE ONE'S RAG
18 Pasta Hector prepared, a disaster (11)CATASTROPHE
21 Acknowledged everyone had debts (7)ALLOWED
23 A peculiar team game, recalled layman (7)AMATEUR
24 Pointer, a liability? To some extent, among other things (5,4) INTER ALIA
25 King in game put back in deck (5)ORLOP
26 Wake in a river, river passing through York (6)AROUSE
27 Offensive individual (8)PERSONAL
Down
1 Another touring quite empty Indian city (6)MYSORE
2 Sister outside a church in shade (6)NUANCE
3 Passing remark? (6,4,5) FAMOUS LAST WORDS
4 Eater - pips taken out to make starter (9)APPETISER
6 Throwing event is not ideal for a ballerina (7,2,6)NINETTE DE VALIOS
7 Notice your bait working? (8) ORBITUARY
8 Strong wind getting up breaks safety device in body of aircraft (8)FUSELAGE
9 Finish second and first (4)STOP
15 One could look after the children if their parents are late (9)ORPHANAGE
16 Form of neuralgia may cause spasmodic twitching in Isaac, unfortunately (8) SCIATICA
17 Knife fight about it upset Labour’s leader (8) STILLETO
19 From what is heard, Garden City is favourably placed (4,2)WELL IN
20 Drive mostly right, then left (6) PROPEL
22 This herb may make daughter poorly (4) DILL

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Japanese mat is so long – half a mile! (6) TATAMI
5 Artist entertained by charming minister (6)
10 School to transform with inclusion of two masters (4,5) ALMA MATER
11 Provide oral samples for tape (5)
12 They help in getting hold of secret societies in China (5)
13 Push-pull bogey to collapse (2,5,2)
14 Foreigner flying routinely out of NY (7)
16 With that girl, I led to location of Mahakali caves (7)
18 Essays describing universal Greek hero (7)
20 State of Lucknow gets second push for development (7)
21 Pick a baton bearing conductor (9)
23 A cove with a sound bite (5)
25 Very captivating to look at mass filming technique (3-2)
26 One refraining from using a banister (9)
27 Hard money initially spent for wellbeing (6)
28 Flexibility is Bruce’s style (6)
Down
2 Heading off a lunatic publicist (5)
3 Branch, first one to engineer peace (9) ARMISTICE
4 Part of fingerprint e.g. erased as a whole (7) INTEGER
5 Brains key in developing career (7)
6 Party in bar is over (5)
7 Toy car model, one current to have (5,4)
8 Point at state houses in turmoil (4,9)
9 Free analysis about corrupt IPL … (13)
15 … then article on supporting transparence ultimately (9)
17 It helps stop dead, car/bikes out of control (4,5)
19 Saint’s mantra a church put up with (7) STOMACH
20 Tool is you heard, mostly plastic (7)
22 Consciously provoke an evil creature (5)
24 Casually going to a Konkan region around new naval base (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Japanese mat is so long – half a mile! (6) TATAMI
5 Artist entertained by charming minister (6)CURATE
10 School to transform with inclusion of two masters (4,5) ALMA MATER
11 Provide oral samples for tape (5)
12 They help in getting hold of secret societies in China (5)
13 Push-pull bogey to collapse (2,5,2)
14 Foreigner flying routinely out of NY (7)
16 With that girl, I led to location of Mahakali caves (7)
18 Essays describing universal Greek hero (7)
20 State of Lucknow gets second push for development (7)UPSURGE
21 Pick a baton bearing conductor (9)
23 A cove with a sound bite (5)
25 Very captivating to look at mass filming technique (3-2)
26 One refraining from using a banister (9)ABSTAINER
27 Hard money initially spent for wellbeing (6)WEALTH
28 Flexibility is Bruce’s style (6)
Down
2 Heading off a lunatic publicist (5)
3 Branch, first one to engineer peace (9) ARMISTICE
4 Part of fingerprint e.g. erased as a whole (7) INTEGER
5 Brains key in developing career (7)
6 Party in bar is over (5)
7 Toy car model, one current to have (5,4)
8 Point at state houses in turmoil (4,9)
9 Free analysis about corrupt IPL … (13)
15 … then article on supporting transparence ultimately (9)
17 It helps stop dead, car/bikes out of control (4,5)
19 Saint’s mantra a church put up with (7) STOMACH
20 Tool is you heard, mostly plastic (7)
22 Consciously provoke an evil creature (5)IMPEL
24 Casually going to a Konkan region around new naval base (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Japanese mat is so long – half a mile! (6) TATAMI
5 Artist entertained by charming minister (6)CURATE
10 School to transform with inclusion of two masters (4,5) ALMA MATER
11 Provide oral samples for tape (5)
12 They help in getting hold of secret societies in China (5)
13 Push-pull bogey to collapse (2,5,2)
14 Foreigner flying routinely out of NY (7)
16 With that girl, I led to location of Mahakali caves (7)
18 Essays describing universal Greek hero (7)
20 State of Lucknow gets second push for development (7)UPSURGE
21 Pick a baton bearing conductor (9)
23 A cove with a sound bite (5)
25 Very captivating to look at mass filming technique (3-2)
26 One refraining from using a banister (9)ABSTAINER
27 Hard money initially spent for wellbeing (6)WEALTH
28 Flexibility is Bruce’s style (6)
Down
2 Heading off a lunatic publicist (5)
3 Branch, first one to engineer peace (9) ARMISTICE
4 Part of fingerprint e.g. erased as a whole (7) INTEGER
5 Brains key in developing career (7)
6 Party in bar is over (5)
7 Toy car model, one current to have (5,4) TEDDY BEAR
8 Point at state houses in turmoil (4,9) EATS SOUTHEAST
9 Free analysis about corrupt IPL … (13) COMPLIMENTARY
15 … then article on supporting transparence ultimately (9) THEREFORE
17 It helps stop dead, car/bikes out of control (4,5) DISC BRAKE
19 Saint’s mantra a church put up with (7) STOMACH
20 Tool is you heard, mostly plastic (7)
22 Consciously provoke an evil creature (5)IMPEL Correction TROLL
24 Casually going to a Konkan region around new naval base (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Japanese mat is so long – half a mile! (6) TATAMI
5 Artist entertained by charming minister (6)CURATE
10 School to transform with inclusion of two masters (4,5) ALMA MATER
11 Provide oral samples for tape (5)VIDEO
12 They help in getting hold of secret societies in China (5)TONGS
13 Push-pull bogey to collapse (2,5,2)GO BELLY UP
14 Foreigner flying routinely out of NY (7)OUTLIER
16 With that girl, I led to location of Mahakali caves (7)ANDHERI
18 Essays describing universal Greek hero (7)THESEUS
20 State of Lucknow gets second push for development (7)UPSURGE
21 Pick a baton bearing conductor (9)ELECTRODE
23 A cove with a sound bite (5)BIGHT
25 Very captivating to look at mass filming technique (3-2)SLO-MO
26 One refraining from using a banister (9)ABSTAINER
27 Hard money initially spent for wellbeing (6)WEALTH
28 Flexibility is Bruce’s style (6)LEEWAY
Down
2 Heading off a lunatic publicist (5)ADMAN
3 Branch, first one to engineer peace (9) ARMISTICE
4 Part of fingerprint e.g. erased as a whole (7) INTEGER
5 Brains key in developing career (7)CEREBRA
6 Party in bar is over (5)REVEL
7 Toy car model, one current to have (5,4) TEDDY BEAR
8 Point at state houses in turmoil (4,9) EATS SOUTHEAST
9 Free analysis about corrupt IPL … (13) COMPLIMENTARY
15 … then article on supporting transparence ultimately (9) THEREFORE
17 It helps stop dead, car/bikes out of control (4,5) DISC BRAKE
19 Saint’s mantra a church put up with (7) STOMACH
20 Tool is you heard, mostly plastic (7)UTENSIL
22 Consciously provoke an evil creature (5)IMPEL Correction TROLL
24 Casually going to a Konkan region around new naval base (5)GONNA

:clap::clap::clap: OK. Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
9 Legal profession and ethics? Parallel lines (3,4)
10 Place for a bed in crèche (7)
11 Pierce one’s skin (5)
12 Suffering from cold, first to be treated (9)
13 Flying visit seen for tender (9) SENSITIVE
14 Distinct musical note (5)
15 Money owed arrives with each rise regularly (7)
17 Current ruler not starting to make a mark (7)
19 Desire for a mantra about getting wealth (5)
20 Parade she organised for leader (9) SPEARHEAD
22 For example Great Britain had queen carried in helicopter (9) EGGBEATER
24 Instruments got stolen from tugboats (5)
25 Go for a breather before feed (5,2)
26 A number reportedly eat a painkiller (7)
Down
1 Coordinate basics supply with Salvation Army (8) ABSCISSA
2 Male singer mostly not a native (6)
3 Criminals with a robbery scheme (10)
4 They help hear dead as if alive (4-4)
5 Replay cipher substituting rule for delta (6)
6 Agitation is alternately ferment (4)
7 Double part of stratagem in a test (8)
8 Get excited greeting a small dog say (4,2)
14 Small, pea nuts share in divorce (10)
16 Jag run in dodgy part of Secunderabad (8)
17 Ceramic set containing English dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
18 Teams preferred turning up in skirt (8)
19 Breakfast item, Indian radish stuffed with zest essentially (6)
20 Limits of Sabbath time, traditional in a Jewish village (6)
21 Steady bore my seed (6)
23 Exclamation of horror taking in introduction to zoology book (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Legal profession and ethics? Parallel lines (3,4) BAR CODE
10 Place for a bed in crèche (7) NURSERY
11 Pierce one’s skin (5) CUTIS
12 Suffering from cold, first to be treated (9) FROSTBITE
13 Flying visit seen for tender (9) SENSITIVE
14 Distinct musical note (5) SHARP
15 Money owed arrives with each rise regularly (7)
17 Current ruler not starting to make a mark (7)
19 Desire for a mantra about getting wealth (5)
20 Parade she organised for leader (9) SPEARHEAD
22 For example Great Britain had queen carried in helicopter (9) EGGBEATER
24 Instruments got stolen from tugboats (5)
25 Go for a breather before feed (5,2)
26 A number reportedly eat a painkiller (7)
Down
1 Coordinate basics supply with Salvation Army (8) ABSCISSA
2 Male singer mostly not a native (6)
3 Criminals with a robbery scheme (10)
4 They help hear dead as if alive (4-4)
5 Replay cipher substituting rule for delta (6)
6 Agitation is alternately ferment (4)
7 Double part of stratagem in a test (8)
8 Get excited greeting a small dog say (4,2)
14 Small, pea nuts share in divorce (10)
16 Jag run in dodgy part of Secunderabad (8)
17 Ceramic set containing English dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
18 Teams preferred turning up in skirt (8)
19 Breakfast item, Indian radish stuffed with zest essentially (6)
20 Limits of Sabbath time, traditional in a Jewish village (6)
21 Steady bore my seed (6)
23 Exclamation of horror taking in introduction to zoology book (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Legal profession and ethics? Parallel lines (3,4) BAR CODE
10 Place for a bed in crèche (7) NURSERY
11 Pierce one’s skin (5) CUTIS
12 Suffering from cold, first to be treated (9) FROSTBITE
13 Flying visit seen for tender (9) SENSITIVE
14 Distinct musical note (5) SHARP
15 Money owed arrives with each rise regularly (7)ARREARS
17 Current ruler not starting to make a mark (7)
19 Desire for a mantra about getting wealth (5)MONEY
20 Parade she organised for leader (9) SPEARHEAD
22 For example Great Britain had queen carried in helicopter (9) EGGBEATER
24 Instruments got stolen from tugboats (5)
25 Go for a breather before feed (5,2)
26 A number reportedly eat a painkiller (7)
Down
1 Coordinate basics supply with Salvation Army (8) ABSCISSA
2 Male singer mostly not a native (6)BRITON
3 Criminals with a robbery scheme (10)CONSPIRACY
4 They help hear dead as if alive (4-4)
5 Replay cipher substituting rule for delta (6)
6 Agitation is alternately ferment (4)
7 Double part of stratagem in a test (8)
8 Get excited greeting a small dog say (4,2)
14 Small, pea nuts share in divorce (10)SEPARATION
16 Jag run in dodgy part of Secunderabad (8)
17 Ceramic set containing English dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
18 Teams preferred turning up in skirt (8)
19 Breakfast item, Indian radish stuffed with zest essentially (6)
20 Limits of Sabbath time, traditional in a Jewish village (6)
21 Steady bore my seed (6)
23 Exclamation of horror taking in introduction to zoology book (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
9 Legal profession and ethics? Parallel lines (3,4) BAR CODE
10 Place for a bed in crèche (7) NURSERY
11 Pierce one’s skin (5) CUTIS
12 Suffering from cold, first to be treated (9) FROSTBITE
13 Flying visit seen for tender (9) SENSITIVE
14 Distinct musical note (5) SHARP
15 Money owed arrives with each rise regularly (7)ARREARS
17 Current ruler not starting to make a mark (7)
19 Desire for a mantra about getting wealth (5)MONEY
20 Parade she organised for leader (9) SPEARHEAD
22 For example Great Britain had queen carried in helicopter (9) EGGBEATER
24 Instruments got stolen from tugboats (5)
25 Go for a breather before feed (5,2)
26 A number reportedly eat a painkiller (7) ANODYNE
Down
1 Coordinate basics supply with Salvation Army (8) ABSCISSA
2 Male singer mostly not a native (6)BRITON
3 Criminals with a robbery scheme (10)CONSPIRACY
4 They help hear dead as if alive (4-4) DEAF AIDS
5 Replay cipher substituting rule for delta (6)
6 Agitation is alternately ferment (4) FRET
7 Double part of stratagem in a test (8)
8 Get excited greeting a small dog say (4,2) HYPE UP
14 Small, pea nuts share in divorce (10)SEPARATION
16 Jag run in dodgy part of Secunderabad (8)
17 Ceramic set containing English dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
18 Teams preferred turning up in skirt (8)
19 Breakfast item, Indian radish stuffed with zest essentially (6) MUESLI
20 Limits of Sabbath time, traditional in a Jewish village (6)
21 Steady bore my seed (6)
23 Exclamation of horror taking in introduction to zoology book (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Legal profession and ethics? Parallel lines (3,4) BAR CODE
10 Place for a bed in crèche (7) NURSERY
11 Pierce one’s skin (5) CUTIS
12 Suffering from cold, first to be treated (9) FROSTBITE
13 Flying visit seen for tender (9) SENSITIVE
14 Distinct musical note (5) SHARP
15 Money owed arrives with each rise regularly (7)ARREARS
17 Current ruler not starting to make a mark (7)IMPRESS
19 Desire for a mantra about getting wealth (5)MONEY
20 Parade she organised for leader (9) SPEARHEAD
22 For example Great Britain had queen carried in helicopter (9) EGGBEATER
24 Instruments got stolen from tugboats (5)TUBAS
25 Go for a breather before feed (5,2)LUNGE AT
26 A number reportedly eat a painkiller (7) ANODYNE
Down
1 Coordinate basics supply with Salvation Army (8) ABSCISSA
2 Male singer mostly not a native (6)BRITON
3 Criminals with a robbery scheme (10)CONSPIRACY
4 They help hear dead as if alive (4-4) DEAF AIDS
5 Replay cipher substituting rule for delta (6)ENCORE
6 Agitation is alternately ferment (4) FRET
7 Double part of stratagem in a test (8)GEMINATE
8 Get excited greeting a small dog say (4,2) HYPE UP
14 Small, pea nuts share in divorce (10)SEPARATION
16 Jag run in dodgy part of Secunderabad (8)RANIGUNJ
17 Ceramic set containing English dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
18 Teams preferred turning up in skirt (8)SIDESTEP
19 Breakfast item, Indian radish stuffed with zest essentially (6) MUESLI
20 Limits of Sabbath time, traditional in a Jewish village (6)SHTETL
21 Steady bore my seed (6)EMBRYO
23 Exclamation of horror taking in introduction to zoology book (4)EZEK

:clap::clap::clap: A little better with A to P in the top and bottom rows!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Beer can opener from East German plant (7)
10 Orange yellow pair frolicking on bed (7)
11 Look at the servant, spoiling the wall (7)
12 Tyre said to be coming off running vehicle (7)
13 May be friend garners support from a rabble rouser (9)
15 Stood for Tory leader who’s below par (5)
16 State is getting Republican support (7)
19 Correct soldier’s uniform (7)REDRESS
20 Indian town retains staff with ease (5)
21 I have noticed in a metal — they are very hard (9)
25 Convert Uranium found in the space buggy (7)
26 European city record included in the figure (7)
28 Confused seeing small book (7)
29 A prophet brought it back, by the way it’s only for the very best (7)
Down
1 Mare and donkey provided on mountain range (6)
2 What the heavens send down to inflict on soldiers? (6)
3 The concluding piece retrieved from a document (4)
4 One following a Goddess (6)
5 It is about real and correct schedule (8)CALENDAR
6 I’m scared, he perhaps is the one who ran out of the bath (10) ARCHIMEDES
7 True account by a man of god (8)ACCURATE
8 Laws in parts of our country including Diu and Daman (8)STATUTES
14 Born on a tree and died on a tree? It doesn’t make sense (10)
16 They have nothing to record on the subject (8)
17 Flowery arrangement plenty around Queen (8)
18 May be ages before soldiers on board let it grow underwater (8)
22 Lot of noise over the scam (6)
23 Strive to include egg in his diet, he may refuse (6)
24 When is he at home to take cover? (6)
27 Warren decapitated a PM once (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Beer can opener from East German plant (7)
10 Orange yellow pair frolicking on bed (7)
11 Look at the servant, spoiling the wall (7)
12 Tyre said to be coming off running vehicle (7)
13 May be friend garners support from a rabble rouser (9)
15 Stood for Tory leader who’s below par (5)
16 State is getting Republican support (7)
19 Correct soldier’s uniform (7)REDRESS
20 Indian town retains staff with ease (5)
21 I have noticed in a metal — they are very hard (9)
25 Convert Uranium found in the space buggy (7)
26 European city record included in the figure (7)
28 Confused seeing small book (7)
29 A prophet brought it back, by the way it’s only for the very best (7)
Down
1 Mare and donkey provided on mountain range (6)
2 What the heavens send down to inflict on soldiers? (6)
3 The concluding piece retrieved from a document (4)
4 One following a Goddess (6)
5 It is about real and correct schedule (8)CALENDAR
6 I’m scared, he perhaps is the one who ran out of the bath (10) ARCHIMEDES
7 True account by a man of god (8)ACCURATE
8 Laws in parts of our country including Diu and Daman (8)STATUTES
14 Born on a tree and died on a tree? It doesn’t make sense (10)
16 They have nothing to record on the subject (8)
17 Flowery arrangement plenty around Queen (8)
18 May be ages before soldiers on board let it grow underwater (8) SEAGRASS
22 Lot of noise over the scam (6) RACKET
23 Strive to include egg in his diet, he may refuse (6) VEGGIE
24 When is he at home to take cover? (6) SHEATH
27 Warren decapitated a PM once (4) LAIR

[CLUELESS]

Across
9 Beer can opener from East German plant (7)
10 Orange yellow pair frolicking on bed (7) APRICOT
11 Look at the servant, spoiling the wall (7)
12 Tyre said to be coming off running vehicle (7)
13 May be friend garners support from a rabble rouser (9)
15 Stood for Tory leader who’s below par (5) MEANT
16 State is getting Republican support (7)
19 Correct soldier’s uniform (7)REDRESS
20 Indian town retains staff with ease (5)
21 I have noticed in a metal — they are very hard (9) ABRASIVES
25 Convert Uranium found in the space buggy (7)
26 European city record included in the figure (7) COLOGNE
28 Confused seeing small book (7)
29 A prophet brought it back, by the way it’s only for the very best (7) ELITIST
Down
1 Mare and donkey provided on mountain range (6)
2 What the heavens send down to inflict on soldiers? (6)
3 The concluding piece retrieved from a document (4)
4 One following a Goddess (6)
5 It is about real and correct schedule (8)CALENDAR
6 I’m scared, he perhaps is the one who ran out of the bath (10) ARCHIMEDES
7 True account by a man of god (8)ACCURATE
8 Laws in parts of our country including Diu and Daman (8)STATUTES
14 Born on a tree and died on a tree? It doesn’t make sense (10)
16 They have nothing to record on the subject (8)
17 Flowery arrangement plenty around Queen (8)
18 May be ages before soldiers on board let it grow underwater (8) SEAGRASS
22 Lot of noise over the scam (6) RACKET
23 Strive to include egg in his diet, he may refuse (6) VEGGIE
24 When is he at home to take cover? (6) SHEATH
27 Warren decapitated a PM once (4) LAIR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Beer can opener from East German plant (7)ALECOST
10 Orange yellow pair frolicking on bed (7) APRICOT
11 Look at the servant, spoiling the wall (7)SEEPAGE
12 Tyre said to be coming off running vehicle (7)EXHAUST
13 May be friend garners support from a rabble rouser (9)FIREBRAND
15 Stood for Tory leader who’s below par (5) MEANT
16 State is getting Republican support (7)TRELLIS
19 Correct soldier’s uniform (7)REDRESS
20 Indian town retains staff with ease (5)ERODE
21 I have noticed in a metal — they are very hard (9) ABRASIVES
25 Convert Uranium found in the space buggy (7)LAUNDER
26 European city record included in the figure (7) COLOGNE
28 Confused seeing small book (7)GENESIS
29 A prophet brought it back, by the way it’s only for the very best (7) ELITIST
Down
1 Mare and donkey provided on mountain range (6)MASSIF
2 What the heavens send down to inflict on soldiers? (6)METEOR
3 The concluding piece retrieved from a document (4)CODA
4 One following a Goddess (6)ATHENA
5 It is about real and correct schedule (8)CALENDAR
6 I’m scared, he perhaps is the one who ran out of the bath (10) ARCHIMEDES
7 True account by a man of god (8)ACCURATE
8 Laws in parts of our country including Diu and Daman (8)STATUTES
14 Born on a tree and died on a tree? It doesn’t make sense (10)BALDERDASH
16 They have nothing to record on the subject (8)THEOLOGY
17 Flowery arrangement plenty around Queen (8)ELOQUENT
18 May be ages before soldiers on board let it grow underwater (8) SEAGRASS
22 Lot of noise over the scam (6) RACKET
23 Strive to include egg in his diet, he may refuse (6) VEGGIE
24 When is he at home to take cover? (6) SHEATH
27 Warren decapitated a PM once (4) LAIR

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Flora — inactive variety? (7,6)
10 Admit the adult isn’t George (3,2)
11 Corrupt cop has it, one tough nut to crack (9)
12 Limited risk taking horse carriage (9)
13 Paperback is for — everyone (5)
14 Tread on layer — Hawking, perhaps (7)
16 Smother excited lover, say (7)
18 Counsel for Bill the protector (7) ADVISOR
20 Ready to shift long back (4,3)
22 It’s given the first time (5) INTRO
24 Tailor helps out with side cover (9)
26 Single? Run away with baby (9)
27 Overt move to find the treasure (5) TROVE
28 May be unmarried gents have lost interest — they can’t be mentioned (13) UNDERGARMENTS
Down
2 Show spread of food (7)
3 Throws out one million fruits (9)
4 First to be included in the initial phase (5)
5 Was said to be key to my operation (9)
6 Plant indeed for a child (5)
7 Arranging the loan to get fuel (7) ETHANOL
8 Bus stops on occasions …. that may change (5,8)
9 Sign below the contract for films (13)
15 Tending to run up with Alan, say (9)
17 English girl goes over a soldier’s shoulders (9)
19 Doctor’s on time before noon, he has done his duty (7)
21 US city said to be in the red, may be riot will follow (7)
23 Old workers said to be fat (5)
25 Biblical character passes through a garden (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Flora — inactive variety? (7,6) AFRICAN VIOLET
10 Admit the adult isn’t George (3,2) OWN UP
11 Corrupt cop has it, one tough nut to crack (9) PISTACHIO
12 Limited risk taking horse carriage (9) CHARABANC
13 Paperback is for — everyone (5) HINDU
14 Tread on layer — Hawking, perhaps (7)
16 Smother excited lover, say (7)
18 Counsel for Bill the protector (7) ADVISOR
20 Ready to shift long back (4,3)
22 It’s given the first time (5) INTRO
24 Tailor helps out with side cover (9)
26 Single? Run away with baby (9)
27 Overt move to find the treasure (5) TROVE
28 May be unmarried gents have lost interest — they can’t be mentioned (13) UNDERGARMENTS
Down
2 Show spread of food (7)
3 Throws out one million fruits (9)
4 First to be included in the initial phase (5)
5 Was said to be key to my operation (9)
6 Plant indeed for a child (5)
7 Arranging the loan to get fuel (7) ETHANOL
8 Bus stops on occasions …. that may change (5,8)
9 Sign below the contract for films (13)
15 Tending to run up with Alan, say (9)
17 English girl goes over a soldier’s shoulders (9)
19 Doctor’s on time before noon, he has done his duty (7)
21 US city said to be in the red, may be riot will follow (7)
23 Old workers said to be fat (5)
25 Biblical character passes through a garden (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Flora — inactive variety? (7,6) AFRICAN VIOLET
10 Admit the adult isn’t George (3,2) OWN UP
11 Corrupt cop has it, one tough nut to crack (9) PISTACHIO
12 Limited risk taking horse carriage (9) CHARABANC
13 Paperback is for — everyone (5) HINDU
14 Tread on layer — Hawking, perhaps (7)
16 Smother excited lover, say (7)
18 Counsel for Bill the protector (7) ADVISOR
20 Ready to shift long back (4,3)
22 It’s given the first time (5) INTRO
24 Tailor helps out with side cover (9)
26 Single? Run away with baby (9)
27 Overt move to find the treasure (5) TROVE
28 May be unmarried gents have lost interest — they can’t be mentioned (13) UNDERGARMENTS
Down
2 Show spread of food (7)FANFARE
3 Throws out one million fruits (9)IMPEACHES
4 First to be included in the initial phase (5)ALPHA
5 Was said to be key to my operation (9)
6 Plant indeed for a child (5)
7 Arranging the loan to get fuel (7) ETHANOL
8 Bus stops on occasions …. that may change (5,8)
9 Sign below the contract for films (13)
15 Tending to run up with Alan, say (9)
17 English girl goes over a soldier’s shoulders (9)
19 Doctor’s on time before noon, he has done his duty (7)
21 US city said to be in the red, may be riot will follow (7)DETROIT
23 Old workers said to be fat (5)OBESE
25 Biblical character passes through a garden (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Flora — inactive variety? (7,6) AFRICAN VIOLET
10 Admit the adult isn’t George (3,2) OWN UP
11 Corrupt cop has it, one tough nut to crack (9) PISTACHIO
12 Limited risk taking horse carriage (9) CHARABANC
13 Paperback is for — everyone (5) HINDU
14 Tread on layer — Hawking, perhaps (7) STEPHEN
16 Smother excited lover, say (7)
18 Counsel for Bill the protector (7) ADVISOR
20 Ready to shift long back (4,3)
22 It’s given the first time (5) INTRO
24 Tailor helps out with side cover (9)
26 Single? Run away with baby (9) NURSELING
27 Overt move to find the treasure (5) TROVE
28 May be unmarried gents have lost interest — they can’t be mentioned (13) UNDERGARMENTS
Down
2 Show spread of food (7)FANFARE
3 Throws out one million fruits (9)IMPEACHES
4 First to be included in the initial phase (5)ALPHA
5 Was said to be key to my operation (9)
6 Plant indeed for a child (5) ORACH
7 Arranging the loan to get fuel (7) ETHANOL
8 Bus stops on occasions …. that may change (5,8) COACH STATIONS
9 Sign below the contract for films (13)
15 Tending to run up with Alan, say (9)
17 English girl goes over a soldier’s shoulders (9)
19 Doctor’s on time before noon, he has done his duty (7)
21 US city said to be in the red, may be riot will follow (7)DETROIT
23 Old workers said to be fat (5)OBESE
25 Biblical character passes through a garden (5) HAGAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Flora — inactive variety? (7,6) AFRICAN VIOLET
10 Admit the adult isn’t George (3,2) OWN UP
11 Corrupt cop has it, one tough nut to crack (9) PISTACHIO
12 Limited risk taking horse carriage (9) CHARABANC
13 Paperback is for — everyone (5) HINDU
14 Tread on layer — Hawking, perhaps (7) STEPHEN
16 Smother excited lover, say (7)OVERLIE
18 Counsel for Bill the protector (7) ADVISOR
20 Ready to shift long back (4,3)YEAR DOT
22 It’s given the first time (5) INTRO
24 Tailor helps out with side cover (9)UPHOLSTER
26 Single? Run away with baby (9) NURSELING
27 Overt move to find the treasure (5) TROVE
28 May be unmarried gents have lost interest — they can’t be mentioned (13) UNDERGARMENTS
Down
2 Show spread of food (7)FANFARE
3 Throws out one million fruits (9)IMPEACHES
4 First to be included in the initial phase (5)ALPHA
5 Was said to be key to my operation (9)VASECTOMY
6 Plant indeed for a child (5) ORACH
7 Arranging the loan to get fuel (7) ETHANOL
8 Bus stops on occasions …. that may change (5,8) COACH STATIONS
9 Sign below the contract for films (13)DOCUMENTARIES
15 Tending to run up with Alan, say (9)NURTURING
17 English girl goes over a soldier’s shoulders (9)EPAULETTE
19 Doctor’s on time before noon, he has done his duty (7)VETERAN
21 US city said to be in the red, may be riot will follow (7)DETROIT
23 Old workers said to be fat (5)OBESE
25 Biblical character passes through a garden (5) HAGAR

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Dollar diplomacy may be ignoring old lady’s cry (8)
5 Cancel investor participation in foreign currency (6)
10 Somehow tries to cross a river and retaliate (7)
11 The latest news at university on girl friends (7)
12 Stop when everything gets underway (5)
13 Difficult to learn this French forbearance (9)
14 Spirited confidence or national valour? (5,7)
18 A month of assertion showing intention for a European recovery program (8,4)
21 Subdue with force after it’s finished (9) OVERPOWER
23 A religious man shows no hesitation to have simple fare (5)
24 Doctor trained to offer a substitute (5-2)
25 Sign of nervousness about anti-revolutionary film (7) TITANIC
26 Soldier’s fast to give in (6)
27 One is practical introducing arithmetic… lovely! (8)
Down
1 Flock to a city hospital (6)
2 Some of what Hannah provides reaches up to Annie, perhaps (6)
3 In the end, the winner has it (4,5)
4 Ancient, wild — it’s making them look alike (9,5)
6 Senior shipyard worker hasn’t started work (5) ELDER
7 This guy from Europe’s insane to travel (8)
8 Heard song held up practice (8)
9 Is crippled, but works for people’s welfare (6-8)
15 It’s brutal on a working capital (4,5)
16 Fake old permits in circulation (8) IMPOSTER
17 Crash in open season (4,4)
19 American tramp’s got new book, will socialise (6)
20 The French follow fashion and chewing gum (6) CHICLE
22 Lifted partly from a pioneer publication, to show off (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Dollar diplomacy may be ignoring old lady’s cry (8) PROCLAIM
5 Cancel investor participation in foreign currency (6)
10 Somehow tries to cross a river and retaliate (7) RIPOSTE
11 The latest news at university on girl friends (7) UPDATES
12 Stop when everything gets underway (5) STALL
13 Difficult to learn this French forbearance (9) TOLERANCE
14 Spirited confidence or national valour? (5,7)
18 A month of assertion showing intention for a European recovery program (8,4)
21 Subdue with force after it’s finished (9) OVERPOWER
23 A religious man shows no hesitation to have simple fare (5)
24 Doctor trained to offer a substitute (5-2)
25 Sign of nervousness about anti-revolutionary film (7) TITANIC
26 Soldier’s fast to give in (6)
27 One is practical introducing arithmetic… lovely! (8)
Down
1 Flock to a city hospital (6)
2 Some of what Hannah provides reaches up to Annie, perhaps (6)
3 In the end, the winner has it (4,5)
4 Ancient, wild — it’s making them look alike (9,5)
6 Senior shipyard worker hasn’t started work (5) ELDER
7 This guy from Europe’s insane to travel (8)
8 Heard song held up practice (8)
9 Is crippled, but works for people’s welfare (6-8)
15 It’s brutal on a working capital (4,5)
16 Fake old permits in circulation (8) IMPOSTER
17 Crash in open season (4,4)
19 American tramp’s got new book, will socialise (6)
20 The French follow fashion and chewing gum (6) CHICLE
22 Lifted partly from a pioneer publication, to show off (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Dollar diplomacy may be ignoring old lady’s cry (8) PROCLAIM
5 Cancel investor participation in foreign currency (6)
10 Somehow tries to cross a river and retaliate (7) RIPOSTE
11 The latest news at university on girl friends (7) UPDATES
12 Stop when everything gets underway (5) STALL
13 Difficult to learn this French forbearance (9) TOLERANCE
14 Spirited confidence or national valour? (5,7)
18 A month of assertion showing intention for a European recovery program (8,4)
21 Subdue with force after it’s finished (9) OVERPOWER
23 A religious man shows no hesitation to have simple fare (5) BROTH[-er]
24 Doctor trained to offer a substitute (5-2)
25 Sign of nervousness about anti-revolutionary film (7) TITANIC
26 Soldier’s fast to give in (6)
27 One is practical introducing arithmetic… lovely! (8) {A}{DO(R)ABLE}
Down
1 Flock to a city hospital (6)
2 Some of what Hannah provides reaches up to Annie, perhaps (6) ORPHAN <-T
3 In the end, the winner has it (4,5)
4 Ancient, wild — it’s making them look alike (9,5)
6 Senior shipyard worker hasn’t started work (5) ELDER
7 This guy from Europe’s insane to travel (8) ESTONIAN*
8 Heard song held up practice (8)
9 Is crippled, but works for people’s welfare (6-8)
15 It’s brutal on a working capital (4,5)
16 Fake old permits in circulation (8) IMPOSTER
17 Crash in open season (4,4)
19 American tramp’s got new book, will socialise (6) HOB(N)O B
20 The French follow fashion and chewing gum (6) CHICLE
22 Lifted partly from a pioneer publication, to show off (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Dollar diplomacy may be ignoring old lady’s cry (8) PROCLAIM
5 Cancel investor participation in foreign currency (6)
10 Somehow tries to cross a river and retaliate (7) RIPOSTE
11 The latest news at university on girl friends (7) UPDATES
12 Stop when everything gets underway (5) STALL
13 Difficult to learn this French forbearance (9) TOLERANCE
14 Spirited confidence or national valour? (5,7)
18 A month of assertion showing intention for a European recovery program (8,4)
21 Subdue with force after it’s finished (9) OVERPOWER
23 A religious man shows no hesitation to have simple fare (5) BROTH[-er]
24 Doctor trained to offer a substitute (5-2)TRADE-IN
25 Sign of nervousness about anti-revolutionary film (7) TITANIC
26 Soldier’s fast to give in (6)
27 One is practical introducing arithmetic… lovely! (8) {A}{DO(R)ABLE}
Down
1 Flock to a city hospital (6)PARISH
2 Some of what Hannah provides reaches up to Annie, perhaps (6) ORPHAN <-T
3 In the end, the winner has it (4,5)LAST LAUGH
4 Ancient, wild — it’s making them look alike (9,5)IDENTICAL TWINS
6 Senior shipyard worker hasn’t started work (5) ELDER
7 This guy from Europe’s insane to travel (8) ESTONIAN*
8 Heard song held up practice (8)
9 Is crippled, but works for people’s welfare (6-8)PUBLIC-SPIRITED
15 It’s brutal on a working capital (4,5)
16 Fake old permits in circulation (8) IMPOSTER
17 Crash in open season (4,4)
19 American tramp’s got new book, will socialise (6) HOB(N)O B
20 The French follow fashion and chewing gum (6) CHICLE
22 Lifted partly from a pioneer publication, to show off (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Dollar diplomacy may be ignoring old lady’s cry (8) PROCLAIM
5 Cancel investor participation in foreign currency (6) REDEEM?
10 Somehow tries to cross a river and retaliate (7) RIPOSTE
11 The latest news at university on girl friends (7) UPDATES
12 Stop when everything gets underway (5) STALL
13 Difficult to learn this French forbearance (9) TOLERANCE
14 Spirited confidence or national valour? (5,7) DUTCH COURAGE
18 A month of assertion showing intention for a European recovery program (8,4) MARSHALL PLAN
21 Subdue with force after it’s finished (9) OVERPOWER
23 A religious man shows no hesitation to have simple fare (5) BROTH[-er]
24 Doctor trained to offer a substitute (5-2)TRADE-IN
25 Sign of nervousness about anti-revolutionary film (7) TITANIC
26 Soldier’s fast to give in (6) RELENT
27 One is practical introducing arithmetic… lovely! (8) {A}{DO(R)ABLE}
Down
1 Flock to a city hospital (6)PARISH
2 Some of what Hannah provides reaches up to Annie, perhaps (6) ORPHAN <-T
3 In the end, the winner has it (4,5)LAST LAUGH
4 Ancient, wild — it’s making them look alike (9,5)IDENTICAL TWINS
6 Senior shipyard worker hasn’t started work (5) ELDER
7 This guy from Europe’s insane to travel (8) ESTONIAN*
8 Heard song held up practice (8) MASTERED?
9 Is crippled, but works for people’s welfare (6-8)PUBLIC-SPIRITED
15 It’s brutal on a working capital (4,5) ULAN BATOR
16 Fake old permits in circulation (8) IMPOSTER
17 Crash in open season (4,4) FREE FALL
19 American tramp’s got new book, will socialise (6) HOB(N)O B
20 The French follow fashion and chewing gum (6) CHICLE
22 Lifted partly from a pioneer publication, to show off (5) PREEN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Dollar diplomacy may be ignoring old lady’s cry (8) PROCLAIM
5 Cancel investor participation in foreign currency (6) REPEAL
10 Somehow tries to cross a river and retaliate (7) RIPOSTE
11 The latest news at university on girl friends (7) UPDATES
12 Stop when everything gets underway (5) STALL
13 Difficult to learn this French forbearance (9) TOLERANCE
14 Spirited confidence or national valour? (5,7) DUTCH COURAGE
18 A month of assertion showing intention for a European recovery program (8,4) MARSHALL PLAN
21 Subdue with force after it’s finished (9) OVERPOWER
23 A religious man shows no hesitation to have simple fare (5) BROTH[-er]
24 Doctor trained to offer a substitute (5-2)TRADE-IN
25 Sign of nervousness about anti-revolutionary film (7) TITANIC
26 Soldier’s fast to give in (6) RELENT
27 One is practical introducing arithmetic… lovely! (8) {A}{DO(R)ABLE}
Down
1 Flock to a city hospital (6)PARISH
2 Some of what Hannah provides reaches up to Annie, perhaps (6) ORPHAN <-T
3 In the end, the winner has it (4,5)LAST LAUGH
4 Ancient, wild — it’s making them look alike (9,5)IDENTICAL TWINS
6 Senior shipyard worker hasn’t started work (5) ELDER
7 This guy from Europe’s insane to travel (8) ESTONIAN*
8 Heard song held up practice (8) LISTENED
9 Is crippled, but works for people’s welfare (6-8)PUBLIC-SPIRITED
15 It’s brutal on a working capital (4,5) ULAN BATOR
16 Fake old permits in circulation (8) IMPOSTER
17 Crash in open season (4,4) FREE FALL
19 American tramp’s got new book, will socialise (6) HOB(N)O B
20 The French follow fashion and chewing gum (6) CHICLE
22 Lifted partly from a pioneer publication, to show off (5) PREEN

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Somehow feed a stubborn mule (5,2,6) BEAST OF BURDEN
10 Recoil from electrical apparatus getting shock (5)
11 For example, way to save money plant (9)
12 See periodic interest in America and North American state (9)
13 Cut through a small fruit (5)
14 Burn and make around a million (7)
16 Rebel’s call for attention gets nervous reaction (7)
18 Sadly, weekend with an individual in Anchorage (7)
20 It can’t be nothing (3-4)
22 Big man got in and got it anyway (5)
24 Key to second room (9) BACKSPACE
26 Rest, perhaps as in the past (9)
27 Novel items hiding the best (5)
28 A strange thing — can you tolerate such philandering? (3-5,5) ONE-NIGHT STAND
Down
2 Partner will follow direction and adopt (7)
3 Persuasion to develop Salt lakes (5,4)
4 Time for doctor to come up, it’s the end (5)
5 Stop a child playing inside canopy (9)
6 Expressing annoyance about new rails (5)
7 Well known organisation, nine times is not there (7)
8 He sings “Can’t clear up my mess” (4,9) PAUL MCCARTNEY
9 Mention to have met actor unhappy with an instrument (13) REFRACTOMETER
15 Good to be brought up in Paris, evergreen and uplifting (9)
17 Entrances made to be reborn (9)
19 One managed to sit up inside with worker (7)
21 Misery of broken toenail? Just the opposite (7)
23 Presently it may be fashionable, but hopeless otherwise (2-3)
25 Uncle attempts to hold the wedge (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Somehow feed a stubborn mule (5,2,6) BEAST OF BURDEN
10 Recoil from electrical apparatus getting shock (5)
11 For example, way to save money plant (9)
12 See periodic interest in America and North American state (9)LOUISIANA
13 Cut through a small fruit (5)
14 Burn and make around a million (7)
16 Rebel’s call for attention gets nervous reaction (7)
18 Sadly, weekend with an individual in Anchorage (7)
20 It can’t be nothing (3-4)
22 Big man got in and got it anyway (5)TITAN
24 Key to second room (9) BACKSPACE
26 Rest, perhaps as in the past (9)
27 Novel items hiding the best (5)
28 A strange thing — can you tolerate such philandering? (3-5,5) ONE-NIGHT STAND
Down
2 Partner will follow direction and adopt (7)ESPOUSE
3 Persuasion to develop Salt lakes (5,4)
4 Time for doctor to come up, it’s the end (5)OMEGA
5 Stop a child playing inside canopy (9)
6 Expressing annoyance about new rails (5)
7 Well known organisation, nine times is not there (7)
8 He sings “Can’t clear up my mess” (4,9) PAUL MCCARTNEY
9 Mention to have met actor unhappy with an instrument (13) REFRACTOMETER
15 Good to be brought up in Paris, evergreen and uplifting (9)
17 Entrances made to be reborn (9)
19 One managed to sit up inside with worker (7)
21 Misery of broken toenail? Just the opposite (7)ELATION
23 Presently it may be fashionable, but hopeless otherwise (2-3)
25 Uncle attempts to hold the wedge (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Somehow feed a stubborn mule (5,2,6) BEAST OF BURDEN
10 Recoil from electrical apparatus getting shock (5)APPAL
11 For example, way to save money plant (9)EGLANTINE
12 See periodic interest in America and North American state (9)LOUISIANA
13 Cut through a small fruit (5)SPEAR
14 Burn and make around a million (7)CREMATE
16 Rebel’s call for attention gets nervous reaction (7)HERETIC
18 Sadly, weekend with an individual in Anchorage (7)ALASKAN
20 It can’t be nothing (3-4)NON-ZERO
22 Big man got in and got it anyway (5)TITAN
24 Key to second room (9) BACKSPACE
26 Rest, perhaps as in the past (9)ERSTWHILE
27 Novel items hiding the best (5)ELITE
28 A strange thing — can you tolerate such philandering? (3-5,5) ONE-NIGHT STAND
Down
2 Partner will follow direction and adopt (7)ESPOUSE
3 Persuasion to develop Salt lakes (5,4)SALES TALK
4 Time for doctor to come up, it’s the end (5)OMEGA
5 Stop a child playing inside canopy (9)BALDACHIN
6 Expressing annoyance about new rails (5)RANTS
7 Well known organisation, nine times is not there (7)EMINENT
8 He sings “Can’t clear up my mess” (4,9) PAUL MCCARTNEY
9 Mention to have met actor unhappy with an instrument (13) REFRACTOMETER
15 Good to be brought up in Paris, evergreen and uplifting (9)ENNOBLING
17 Entrances made to be reborn (9)RENASCENT
19 One managed to sit up inside with worker (7)ARTISAN
21 Misery of broken toenail? Just the opposite (7)ELATION
23 Presently it may be fashionable, but hopeless otherwise (2-3)NO-WIN
25 Uncle attempts to hold the wedge (5)CLEAT

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Particular house, inside warm and snug (6) CHOOSY
4 Approaching fast in mini, men crashed by front of tavern (8) IMMINENT
10 Funny series on radio? Poor audition cost me dearly, ultimately (9,6) SITUATION COMEDY
11 I am no tall fizzy party drink (11) AMONTILLADO
12 Section of curve in semicircular channel (3) ARC
14 Old record with new inset showing pop group’s manager (7)
16 A disinclination to act in opening of Educating Rita, possibly (7)
17 Spots, while talking, a town on the Thames (7)
19 Working with improved remit, deservedly so (2,5)
21 Circuit friend recalled (3)
22 Gradual damage caused by Durham river trade, staggering article covered (4,3,4)
24 Come out? Some who went here may have done so afterwards (9,6)
25 Russell, perhaps - Russell, perhaps squeezing ‘er tight, initially (8)
26 Charge exorbitantly for wool (6)
Down
1 Spent LSD close to a Spanish region (5,3,3)
2 Better in bloom, ahead of function (5)
3 Establish colony around a US port (7)
5 Bureaucrat, and row about round fruit! (8,6)
6 A metal may be extracted from it — there’s iridium and gold in one (4,3)
7 Girl given support from then on, till the end of time (4,5)
8 Dostoyevsky’s play? (3)
9 Where juice may be obtained, satisfying Victoria in central London? (7,7)
13 Cultivated, hence taller mushroom (11)
15 Being clearer about New England, one may make a point (9)
18 Still in ignorance, at the present time, over planned rise (2,5)
20 Examination claimed to be fixed (7)
23 Call up? That’s all right during the night before a festival (5)
24 Francs alumnus got out of pocket (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Particular house, inside warm and snug (6) CHOOSY
4 Approaching fast in mini, men crashed by front of tavern (8) IMMINENT
10 Funny series on radio? Poor audition cost me dearly, ultimately (9,6) SITUATION COMEDY
11 I am no tall fizzy party drink (11) AMONTILLADO
12 Section of curve in semicircular channel (3) ARC
14 Old record with new inset showing pop group’s manager (7)
16 A disinclination to act in opening of Educating Rita, possibly (7)
17 Spots, while talking, a town on the Thames (7)
19 Working with improved remit, deservedly so (2,5)
21 Circuit friend recalled (3)
22 Gradual damage caused by Durham river trade, staggering article covered (4,3,4)WEAR AND TEAR
24 Come out? Some who went here may have done so afterwards (9,6)
25 Russell, perhaps - Russell, perhaps squeezing ‘er tight, initially (8)
26 Charge exorbitantly for wool (6)FLEECE
Down
1 Spent LSD close to a Spanish region (5,3,3)
2 Better in bloom, ahead of function (5)
3 Establish colony around a US port (7)
5 Bureaucrat, and row about round fruit! (8,6)
6 A metal may be extracted from it — there’s iridium and gold in one (4,3)IRON ORE
7 Girl given support from then on, till the end of time (4,5)EVER AFTER
8 Dostoyevsky’s play? (3)TOY
9 Where juice may be obtained, satisfying Victoria in central London? (7,7)
13 Cultivated, hence taller mushroom (11)
15 Being clearer about New England, one may make a point (9)
18 Still in ignorance, at the present time, over planned rise (2,5)
20 Examination claimed to be fixed (7)
23 Call up? That’s all right during the night before a festival (5)
24 Francs alumnus got out of pocket (3)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Particular house, inside warm and snug (6) CHOOSY
4 Approaching fast in mini, men crashed by front of tavern (8) IMMINENT
10 Funny series on radio? Poor audition cost me dearly, ultimately (9,6) SITUATION COMEDY
11 I am no tall fizzy party drink (11) AMONTILLADO
12 Section of curve in semicircular channel (3) ARC
14 Old record with new inset showing pop group’s manager (7)
16 A disinclination to act in opening of Educating Rita, possibly (7)
17 Spots, while talking, a town on the Thames (7)
19 Working with improved remit, deservedly so (2,5) ON MERIT
21 Circuit friend recalled (3) LAP
22 Gradual damage caused by Durham river trade, staggering article covered (4,3,4)WEAR AND TEAR
24 Come out? Some who went here may have done so afterwards (9,6)
25 Russell, perhaps - Russell, perhaps squeezing ‘er tight, initially (8)
26 Charge exorbitantly for wool (6)FLEECE
Down
1 Spent LSD close to a Spanish region (5,3,3)
2 Better in bloom, ahead of function (5)
3 Establish colony around a US port (7) SEATTLE
5 Bureaucrat, and row about round fruit! (8,6)
6 A metal may be extracted from it — there’s iridium and gold in one (4,3)IRON ORE
7 Girl given support from then on, till the end of time (4,5)EVER AFTER
8 Dostoyevsky’s play? (3)TOY
9 Where juice may be obtained, satisfying Victoria in central London? (7,7)
13 Cultivated, hence taller mushroom (11)
15 Being clearer about New England, one may make a point (9)
18 Still in ignorance, at the present time, over planned rise (2,5) NO WISER
20 Examination claimed to be fixed (7) MEDICAL
23 Call up? That’s all right during the night before a festival (5)
24 Francs alumnus got out of pocket (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Particular house, inside warm and snug (6) CHOOSY
4 Approaching fast in mini, men crashed by front of tavern (8) IMMINENT
10 Funny series on radio? Poor audition cost me dearly, ultimately (9,6) SITUATION COMEDY
11 I am no tall fizzy party drink (11) AMONTILLADO
12 Section of curve in semicircular channel (3) ARC
14 Old record with new inset showing pop group’s manager (7)EPSTEIN
16 A disinclination to act in opening of Educating Rita, possibly (7)
17 Spots, while talking, a town on the Thames (7)STAINES
19 Working with improved remit, deservedly so (2,5) ON MERIT
21 Circuit friend recalled (3) LAP
22 Gradual damage caused by Durham river trade, staggering article covered (4,3,4)WEAR AND TEAR
24 Come out? Some who went here may have done so afterwards (9,6)FINISHING SCHOOL
25 Russell, perhaps - Russell, perhaps squeezing ‘er tight, initially (8)BERTRAND
26 Charge exorbitantly for wool (6)FLEECE
Down
1 Spent LSD close to a Spanish region (5,3,3)COSTA DEL SOL
2 Better in bloom, ahead of function (5)OUTDO
3 Establish colony around a US port (7) SEATTLE
5 Bureaucrat, and row about round fruit! (8,6)MANDARIN ORANGE
6 A metal may be extracted from it — there’s iridium and gold in one (4,3)IRON ORE
7 Girl given support from then on, till the end of time (4,5)EVER AFTER
8 Dostoyevsky’s play? (3)TOY
9 Where juice may be obtained, satisfying Victoria in central London? (7,7)FILLING STATION
13 Cultivated, hence taller mushroom (11)CHANTERELLE
15 Being clearer about New England, one may make a point (9)SHARPENER
18 Still in ignorance, at the present time, over planned rise (2,5) NO WISER
20 Examination claimed to be fixed (7) MEDICAL
23 Call up? That’s all right during the night before a festival (5)EVOKE
24 Francs alumnus got out of pocket (3)FOB

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Gardner was just (4)FAIR
8 Subcontract remodelling of courthouse after heroin was smuggled out (9)
10 Get no bait manufactured (6)OBTAIN
11 Hurry, doctor and sapper mount location in South Dakota (8)
12 Video log you should see carefully to find hidden doctrine (8)IDEOLOGY
14 What fighter pilots should not take when facing the enemy (6)
16 Cross city centre with drawing instrument (1-6)T-SQUARE
18 When a shrink loses trick, he practices at a velodrome (7)
21 More painful when Archie was injured (6)
23 Sneaker’s line on a floater? (8)
25 Key “out of this world” tavern (8)
27 Pour mixture into empty turbine and form a cast (6)
29 It is crucial to bring in aardvark food (9)
30 Muscat Sultan hid felines (4)CATS

Down
1 Prohibit defective operating system in the Caribbean (8)
2 Region where two aces held returning Queen (4)
3,9 Simple, an air-crash brings a plane here (4,2,5)
4 Tall buildings have many of them tales, you hear (7)
5 Accommodate and take flight to get an insect (8)
6 Turn some grammar concepts on their head and stuff into the brain (4)
13 Circular holes formed by pouring mixed oil around copper (5)
15 It runs without load and sidles around (5)
17 Artists spread colour around back-bone and make an infrequently seen flier (4,4)
19 After drowning elf in spit, you begin to have inwardly directed compassion (4-4)
20 Wasp or random insect hides a pouch (7)
22 About a month later, I located an island (5)
24 Completely concealed by Latin to Toda translator (2,4)
26 Duplicate text of an advertisement (4)
28 Expression of pain when penny falls out of purse (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
7 Gardner was just (4) FAIR
8 Subcontract remodelling of courthouse after heroin was smuggled out (9)
10 Get no bait manufactured (6)OBTAIN
11 Hurry, doctor and sapper mount location in South Dakota (8)
12 Video log you should see carefully to find hidden doctrine (8)IDEOLOGY
14 What fighter pilots should not take when facing the enemy (6)
16 Cross city centre with drawing instrument (1-6)T-SQUARE
18 When a shrink loses trick, he practices at a velodrome (7)
21 More painful when Archie was injured (6)
23 Sneaker’s line on a floater? (8)
25 Key “out of this world” tavern (8) SPACEBAR
27 Pour mixture into empty turbine and form a cast (6)
29 It is crucial to bring in aardvark food (9)
30 Muscat Sultan hid felines (4)CATS

Down
1 Prohibit defective operating system in the Caribbean (8) BARBADOS
2 Region where two aces held returning Queen (4) AREA
3,9 Simple, an air-crash brings a plane here (4,2,5)
4 Tall buildings have many of them tales, you hear (7)
5 Accommodate and take flight to get an insect (8)
6 Turn some grammar concepts on their head and stuff into the brain (4)
13 Circular holes formed by pouring mixed oil around copper (5)
15 It runs without load and sidles around (5)
17 Artists spread colour around back-bone and make an infrequently seen flier (4,4)
19 After drowning elf in spit, you begin to have inwardly directed compassion (4-4)
20 Wasp or random insect hides a pouch (7)
22 About a month later, I located an island (5) CAPRI
24 Completely concealed by Latin to Toda translator (2,4)
26 Duplicate text of an advertisement (4)
28 Expression of pain when penny falls out of purse (4) OUCH

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Gardner was just (4) FAIR
8 Subcontract remodelling of courthouse after heroin was smuggled out (9) OUTSOURCE
10 Get no bait manufactured (6)OBTAIN
11 Hurry, doctor and sapper mount location in South Dakota (8) RUSHMORE
12 Video log you should see carefully to find hidden doctrine (8)IDEOLOGY
14 What fighter pilots should not take when facing the enemy (6) FLIGHT
16 Cross city centre with drawing instrument (1-6)T-SQUARE
18 When a shrink loses trick, he practices at a velodrome (7) CYCLIST
21 More painful when Archie was injured (6) ACHIER
23 Sneaker’s line on a floater? (8)
25 Key “out of this world” tavern (8) SPACEBAR
27 Pour mixture into empty turbine and form a cast (6)
29 It is crucial to bring in aardvark food (9)
30 Muscat Sultan hid felines (4)CATS

Down
1 Prohibit defective operating system in the Caribbean (8) BARBADOS
2 Region where two aces held returning Queen (4) AREA
3,9 Simple, an air-crash brings a plane here (4,2,5)
4 Tall buildings have many of them tales, you hear (7)
5 Accommodate and take flight to get an insect (8)
6 Turn some grammar concepts on their head and stuff into the brain (4)
13 Circular holes formed by pouring mixed oil around copper (5)
15 It runs without load and sidles around (5)
17 Artists spread colour around back-bone and make an infrequently seen flier (4,4)
19 After drowning elf in spit, you begin to have inwardly directed compassion (4-4)
20 Wasp or random insect hides a pouch (7)
22 About a month later, I located an island (5) CAPRI
24 Completely concealed by Latin to Toda translator (2,4)
26 Duplicate text of an advertisement (4)
28 Expression of pain when penny falls out of purse (4) OUCH

[spchennai]

Across
7 Gardner was just (4) FAIR
8 Subcontract remodelling of courthouse after heroin was smuggled out (9) OUTSOURCE
10 Get no bait manufactured (6)OBTAIN
11 Hurry, doctor and sapper mount location in South Dakota (8) RUSHMORE
12 Video log you should see carefully to find hidden doctrine (8)IDEOLOGY
14 What fighter pilots should not take when facing the enemy (6) FLIGHT
16 Cross city centre with drawing instrument (1-6)T-SQUARE
18 When a shrink loses trick, he practices at a velodrome (7) CYCLIST
21 More painful when Archie was injured (6) ACHIER
23 Sneaker’s line on a floater? (8) PLIMSOLL
25 Key “out of this world” tavern (8) SPACEBAR
27 Pour mixture into empty turbine and form a cast (6) TROUPE
29 It is crucial to bring in aardvark food (9) IMPORTANT
30 Muscat Sultan hid felines (4)CATS

Down
1 Prohibit defective operating system in the Caribbean (8) BARBADOS
2 Region where two aces held returning Queen (4) AREA
3,9 Simple, an air-crash brings a plane here (4,2,5) DOWN TO EARTH
4 Tall buildings have many of them tales, you hear (7) STOREYS
5 Accommodate and take flight to get an insect (8) HOUSEFLY
6 Turn some grammar concepts on their head and stuff into the brain (4) CRAM
13 Circular holes formed by pouring mixed oil around copper (5) OCULI
15 It runs without load and sidles around (5) IDLES
17 Artists spread colour around back-bone and make an infrequently seen flier (4,4) RARE BIRD
19 After drowning elf in spit, you begin to have inwardly directed compassion (4-4) SELF-PITY
20 Wasp or random insect hides a pouch (7) SPORRAN
22 About a month later, I located an island (5) CAPRI
24 Completely concealed by Latin to Toda translator (2,4) IN TOTO
26 Duplicate text of an advertisement (4) COPY
28 Expression of pain when penny falls out of purse (4) OUCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Decree ordering one to be put into lard (4) FIAT
9 Having a fish after morning, Dora danced for a diplomatic representative (10) AMBASSADOR
10 Material used in prefab rickshaws (6)
11 Colouring material is hard, one hears, but can be used for colouring (8)
12 Such a chair can kill the occupant (8)
14 Type of dance where mirrors are broken after loss of a bit of rhythm (6) MORRIS
16 Has nothing before regular wine with first sandwich (4)
17 Small street in Police Department compound was tiled (5)
18 Drown in the kitchen tub (4)
19 Foresees, after twice failing to start, orders (6)
21,23 Mad uncle baffles OPEC resulting in crimes (8,8)
26 Setter holds first person for the lady (6)
27 Rhythmic reason for flight of talent (5,5)
28 Dashed before first gong made sound (4)
Down
1 Prohibited everyone liable to pay money after Princes started to seduce (10)
2 Lures at some places (8)
3 Soldier carrying a spear has left crane mutilated (6)
4 Setter made an offer in the same place (4)
5 Indian car journalist followed was treasured (8)
6 Pollux’s twin may yield oil (6)
7 Game that begins with a tea, we hear (4)
13 Commander-in-chief- captures six Romans about town (5)
15 Atticus reformed failing men (3,7)
17 PIN or ZIP, for example, used in delivery (8)
18 Normal flag (8) STANDARD
20 Believe gold is lost by financier (6)
22 The Spanish soldiers start to cry (6)
24 American president and actor cross river (4) FORD
25 Guns sent back to ‘me-only’party (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
8 Decree ordering one to be put into lard (4) FIAT
9 Having a fish after morning, Dora danced for a diplomatic representative (10) AMBASSADOR
10 Material used in prefab rickshaws (6)
11 Colouring material is hard, one hears, but can be used for colouring (8)
12 Such a chair can kill the occupant (8)
14 Type of dance where mirrors are broken after loss of a bit of rhythm (6) MORRIS
16 Has nothing before regular wine with first sandwich (4)
17 Small street in Police Department compound was tiled (5)
18 Drown in the kitchen tub (4)
19 Foresees, after twice failing to start, orders (6)
21,23 Mad uncle baffles OPEC resulting in crimes (8,8) CULPABLE OFFENCES
26 Setter holds first person for the lady (6)
27 Rhythmic reason for flight of talent (5,5) BRAIN DRAIN
28 Dashed before first gong made sound (4)
Down
1 Prohibited everyone liable to pay money after Princes started to seduce (10) DISALLOWED
2 Lures at some places (8)
3 Soldier carrying a spear has left crane mutilated (6)
4 Setter made an offer in the same place (4) IBID
5 Indian car journalist followed was treasured (8)
6 Pollux’s twin may yield oil (6)
7 Game that begins with a tea, we hear (4)
13 Commander-in-chief- captures six Romans about town (5)
15 Atticus reformed failing men (3,7) IAN FLEMING
17 PIN or ZIP, for example, used in delivery (8)
18 Normal flag (8) STANDARD
20 Believe gold is lost by financier (6)
22 The Spanish soldiers start to cry (6)
24 American president and actor cross river (4) FORD
25 Guns sent back to ‘me-only’party (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Decree ordering one to be put into lard (4) FIAT
9 Having a fish after morning, Dora danced for a diplomatic representative (10) AMBASSADOR
10 Material used in prefab rickshaws (6)
11 Colouring material is hard, one hears, but can be used for colouring (8)
12 Such a chair can kill the occupant (8)ELECTRIC
14 Type of dance where mirrors are broken after loss of a bit of rhythm (6) MORRIS
16 Has nothing before regular wine with first sandwich (4)
17 Small street in Police Department compound was tiled (5)
18 Drown in the kitchen tub (4)SINK
19 Foresees, after twice failing to start, orders (6)
21,23 Mad uncle baffles OPEC resulting in crimes (8,8) CULPABLE OFFENCES
26 Setter holds first person for the lady (6)MADAME
27 Rhythmic reason for flight of talent (5,5) BRAIN DRAIN
28 Dashed before first gong made sound (4)RANG
Down
1 Prohibited everyone liable to pay money after Princes started to seduce (10) DISALLOWED
2 Lures at some places (8)ATTRACTS
3 Soldier carrying a spear has left crane mutilated (6)
4 Setter made an offer in the same place (4) IBID
5 Indian car journalist followed was treasured (8)
6 Pollux’s twin may yield oil (6)
7 Game that begins with a tea, we hear (4)
13 Commander-in-chief- captures six Romans about town (5)
15 Atticus reformed failing men (3,7) IAN FLEMING
17 PIN or ZIP, for example, used in delivery (8)
18 Normal flag (8) STANDARD
20 Believe gold is lost by financier (6)
22 The Spanish soldiers start to cry (6)
24 American president and actor cross river (4) FORD
25 Guns sent back to ‘me-only’party (4)

[spchennai]

Across
8 Decree ordering one to be put into lard (4) FIAT
9 Having a fish after morning, Dora danced for a diplomatic representative (10) AMBASSADOR
10 Material used in prefab rickshaws (6) FABRIC
11 Colouring material is hard, one hears, but can be used for colouring (8) DYESTONE
12 Such a chair can kill the occupant (8)ELECTRIC
14 Type of dance where mirrors are broken after loss of a bit of rhythm (6) MORRIS
16 Has nothing before regular wine with first sandwich (4) OWNS
17 Small street in Police Department compound was tiled (5) PAVED
18 Drown in the kitchen tub (4)SINK
19 Foresees, after twice failing to start, orders (6) EDICTS
21,23 Mad uncle baffles OPEC resulting in crimes (8,8) CULPABLE OFFENCES
26 Setter holds first person for the lady (6)MADAME
27 Rhythmic reason for flight of talent (5,5) BRAIN DRAIN
28 Dashed before first gong made sound (4)RANG
Down
1 Prohibited everyone liable to pay money after Princes started to seduce (10) DISALLOWED
2 Lures at some places (8)ATTRACTS
3 Soldier carrying a spear has left crane mutilated (6) LANCER
4 Setter made an offer in the same place (4) IBID
5 Indian car journalist followed was treasured (8) ESTEEMED
6 Pollux’s twin may yield oil (6) CASTOR
7 Game that begins with a tea, we hear (4)
13 Commander-in-chief- captures six Romans about town (5) CIVIC
15 Atticus reformed failing men (3,7) IAN FLEMING
17 PIN or ZIP, for example, used in delivery (8) POSTCODE
18 Normal flag (8) STANDARD
20 Believe gold is lost by financier (6) CREDIT
22 The Spanish soldiers start to cry (6) LAMENT
24 American president and actor cross river (4) FORD
25 Guns sent back to ‘me-only’party (4) STAG

[pavalamani pragasam]

7 Game that begins with a tea, we hear (4) GOLF

:clap::clap::clap: A breezy car ride!

[CLUELESS]

Across

8 Modify part to make a snare (4)

9 Nine in pigpen get three score (5)

10 This may collapse in a marcher (4)

11 Goya left agony aunts shattered to get some type of lotion (6) SUNTAN

12 Agreed and let out Eastern student (8)

13 Storage units for groups of ministers (8)

15 Indian Joan toured around Virginia (6)

17 Warn gag can result in measure to resolve territorial dispute violently (4-3)

19 Pesters about and arranges in advance (7)

22 Abnormal praise for Iran in olden days (6)

24 Announce in favour of assertion (8)

26 In New York, for example, Sing Sing houses these prisoners (8)

28 Protective clothes found in airports (6)

30 I leave Iblur and obfuscate (4)

31 Ice House policeman has a water closet (5)

32 Boy grabs setter and is put down (4)

Down

1 French, Australian and German woman (4) FRAU

2 Expectorating type of image a Doppelganger may be (8) SPITTING

3 Time to pay for America to have new engineer (6)

4 Utter "Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto’’, for example (7)

5 See, ship is cosmetic (8) EYELINER

6 Vasant invented a steering mechanism (3-3) SAT NAV

7 A revolutionary pain (4)

14 Saw Lord Byron’s daughter get engaged initially (5)

16 Jaitley, I hear is an action movie star Lianjie (3,2)

18 Rebellious Archie, without a hint of enthusiasm, infiltrates African National Congress (8)

20 Swaraj US feller redefined (4-4)

21 Record first. Before the French letter (7)

23 Harsh cut before beginning of Easter (6)

25 He may stand on a soapbox or a rocky height (6)

27 Birds that are sort of slow (4)

29 Indian corporal is new Air India King (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Modify part to make a snare (4)
9 Nine in pigpen get three score (5)
10 This may collapse in a marcher (4)
11 Goya left agony aunts shattered to get some type of lotion (6) SUNTAN
12 Agreed and let out Eastern student (8)
13 Storage units for groups of ministers (8)
15 Indian Joan toured around Virginia (6)
17 Warn gag can result in measure to resolve territorial dispute violently (4-3)
19 Pesters about and arranges in advance (7)
22 Abnormal praise for Iran in olden days (6)
24 Announce in favour of assertion (8)
26 In New York, for example, Sing Sing houses these prisoners (8) CONVICTS
28 Protective clothes found in airports (6) APRONS
30 I leave Iblur and obfuscate (4) BLUR
31 Ice House policeman has a water closet (5) IGLOO
32 Boy grabs setter and is put down (4) LAID

Down
1 French, Australian and German woman (4) FRAU
2 Expectorating type of image a Doppelganger may be (8) SPITTING
3 Time to pay for America to have new engineer (6)
4 Utter "Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto’’, for example (7)
5 See, ship is cosmetic (8) EYELINER
6 Vasant invented a steering mechanism (3-3) SAT NAV
7 A revolutionary pain (4)
14 Saw Lord Byron’s daughter get engaged initially (5)
16 Jaitley, I hear is an action movie star Lianjie (3,2)
18 Rebellious Archie, without a hint of enthusiasm, infiltrates African National Congress (8)
20 Swaraj US feller redefined (4-4)
21 Record first. Before the French letter (7)
23 Harsh cut before beginning of Easter (6)
25 He may stand on a soapbox or a rocky height (6)
27 Birds that are sort of slow (4)
29 Indian corporal is new Air India King (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
8 Modify part to make a snare (4)
9 Nine in pigpen get three score (5)
10 This may collapse in a marcher (4)
11 Goya left agony aunts shattered to get some type of lotion (6) SUNTAN
12 Agreed and let out Eastern student (8)
13 Storage units for groups of ministers (8) CABINETS
15 Indian Joan toured around Virginia (6) NOVAJO
17 Warn gag can result in measure to resolve territorial dispute violently (4-3) GANG WAR
19 Pesters about and arranges in advance (7)
22 Abnormal praise for Iran in olden days (6)
24 Announce in favour of assertion (8)
26 In New York, for example, Sing Sing houses these prisoners (8) CONVICTS
28 Protective clothes found in airports (6) APRONS
30 I leave Iblur and obfuscate (4) BLUR
31 Ice House policeman has a water closet (5) IGLOO
32 Boy grabs setter and is put down (4) LAID
Down
1 French, Australian and German woman (4) FRAU
2 Expectorating type of image a Doppelganger may be (8) SPITTING
3 Time to pay for America to have new engineer (6)
4 Utter "Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto’’, for example (7)
5 See, ship is cosmetic (8) EYELINER
6 Vasant invented a steering mechanism (3-3) SAT NAV
7 A revolutionary pain (4)
14 Saw Lord Byron’s daughter get engaged initially (5)
16 Jaitley, I hear is an action movie star Lianjie (3,2) JET LI
18 Rebellious Archie, without a hint of enthusiasm, infiltrates African National Congress (8)
20 Swaraj US feller redefined (4-4) SELF RULE
21 Record first. Before the French letter (7)
23 Harsh cut before beginning of Easter (6)
25 He may stand on a soapbox or a rocky height (6)
27 Birds that are sort of slow (4)
29 Indian corporal is new Air India King (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Modify part to make a snare (4)TRAP
9 Nine in pigpen get three score (5)SIXTY
10 This may collapse in a marcher (4)ARCH
11 Goya left agony aunts shattered to get some type of lotion (6) SUNTAN
12 Agreed and let out Eastern student (8)
13 Storage units for groups of ministers (8) CABINETS
15 Indian Joan toured around Virginia (6) NOVAJO
17 Warn gag can result in measure to resolve territorial dispute violently (4-3) GANG WAR
19 Pesters about and arranges in advance (7)PRESETS
22 Abnormal praise for Iran in olden days (6)
24 Announce in favour of assertion (8)
26 In New York, for example, Sing Sing houses these prisoners (8) CONVICTS
28 Protective clothes found in airports (6) APRONS
30 I leave Iblur and obfuscate (4) BLUR
31 Ice House policeman has a water closet (5) IGLOO
32 Boy grabs setter and is put down (4) LAID
Down
1 French, Australian and German woman (4) FRAU
2 Expectorating type of image a Doppelganger may be (8) SPITTING
3 Time to pay for America to have new engineer (6)
4 Utter "Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto’’, for example (7)EXPRESS
5 See, ship is cosmetic (8) EYELINER
6 Vasant invented a steering mechanism (3-3) SAT NAV
7 A revolutionary pain (4)
14 Saw Lord Byron’s daughter get engaged initially (5)
16 Jaitley, I hear is an action movie star Lianjie (3,2) JET LI
18 Rebellious Archie, without a hint of enthusiasm, infiltrates African National Congress (8)
20 Swaraj US feller redefined (4-4) SELF RULE
21 Record first. Before the French letter (7)
23 Harsh cut before beginning of Easter (6)
25 He may stand on a soapbox or a rocky height (6)
27 Birds that are sort of slow (4)
29 Indian corporal is new Air India King (4)

[spchennai]

Across
8 Modify part to make a snare (4)TRAP
9 Nine in pigpen get three score (5)SIXTY
10 This may collapse in a marcher (4)ARCH
11 Goya left agony aunts shattered to get some type of lotion (6) SUNTAN
12 Agreed and let out Eastern student (8) RELENTED
13 Storage units for groups of ministers (8) CABINETS
15 Indian Joan toured around Virginia (6) NOVAJO
17 Warn gag can result in measure to resolve territorial dispute violently (4-3) GANG WAR
19 Pesters about and arranges in advance (7)PRESETS
22 Abnormal praise for Iran in olden days (6) PERSIA
24 Announce in favour of assertion (8) PROCLAIM
26 In New York, for example, Sing Sing houses these prisoners (8) CONVICTS
28 Protective clothes found in airports (6) APRONS
30 I leave Iblur and obfuscate (4) BLUR
31 Ice House policeman has a water closet (5) IGLOO
32 Boy grabs setter and is put down (4) LAID
Down
1 French, Australian and German woman (4) FRAU
2 Expectorating type of image a Doppelganger may be (8) SPITTING
3 Time to pay for America to have new engineer (6) USANCE
4 Utter "Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto’’, for example (7)EXPRESS
5 See, ship is cosmetic (8) EYELINER
6 Vasant invented a steering mechanism (3-3) SAT NAV
7 A revolutionary pain (4) ACHE
14 Saw Lord Byron’s daughter get engaged initially (5) ADAGE
16 Jaitley, I hear is an action movie star Lianjie (3,2) JET LI
18 Rebellious Archie, without a hint of enthusiasm, infiltrates African National Congress (8) ANARCHIC
20 Swaraj US feller redefined (4-4) SELF RULE
21 Record first. Before the French letter (7) EPISTLE
23 Harsh cut before beginning of Easter (6) SEVERE
25 He may stand on a soapbox or a rocky height (6) ORATOR
27 Birds that are sort of slow (4) OWLS
29 Indian corporal is new Air India King (4) NAIK

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Nice puzzle of hidden ministers!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Reportedly have power over a disease (9)
6 Father’s got temperature and is tense (4)
8 Cantaloupes (not a lot) cooking in a pot (8) SAUCEPAN
9 Hammer-wielding immortal finds tool in region between head and abdomen (6)
10 Flaxen, fetching four-legged friend? (6,9)
11 In a panic, able to keep steady head and be phlegmatic (5)
13 Worthless weapon from the East African capital given to someone opposed to labour? (8)
15 Animal to hide away in a safe place (8)
18 Muscular strength and lack of panic’s essential before starting to learn to fight (5)
20 Rude teen blondes’ naughty puns (6,9)
23 Neglect princess’s employment (6) DISUSE
24 Lively, like Pixar offerings (8)
25 Be a diviner, bringing forth small droplet of moisture (4)
26 Sugared confection or honey-glazed chicken? (9)
Down
1 Moor initially taken in by Shakespeare’s villain in an idealized version (5) IMAGO
2 Deceptive appearances employed by rogue to break safe deviously (7)
3 Free a French prisoner in Nantes, for starters (5)
4 Grandmother to weep into yellow-coloured cloth (7) NANKEEN
5 New way to regale bosom friend (5,3)
6 Throw out proposal (7)
7 He might be outstanding in his field (9)
12 Candy or whisky on the rocks (9)
14 Plants that move stealthily? (8)
16 Popular blackguard, without hesitation, headed this way (7)
17 Regularly argue after alliance? Oddly lacking in descendants (7)
19 Alternate air date for broadcast (7)
21 Rule found in the dictionary (5) EDICT
22 Kick out Juliet for Labour leader in vote (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Reportedly have power over a disease (9)
6 Father’s got temperature and is tense (4)
8 Cantaloupes (not a lot) cooking in a pot (8) SAUCEPAN
9 Hammer-wielding immortal finds tool in region between head and abdomen (6) THORAX
10 Flaxen, fetching four-legged friend? (6,9)
11 In a panic, able to keep steady head and be phlegmatic (5)
13 Worthless weapon from the East African capital given to someone opposed to labour? (8)
15 Animal to hide away in a safe place (8) SQUIRREL
18 Muscular strength and lack of panic’s essential before starting to learn to fight (5)
20 Rude teen blondes’ naughty puns (6,9)
23 Neglect princess’s employment (6) DISUSE
24 Lively, like Pixar offerings (8)
25 Be a diviner, bringing forth small droplet of moisture (4)
26 Sugared confection or honey-glazed chicken? (9)
Down
1 Moor initially taken in by Shakespeare’s villain in an idealized version (5) IMAGO
2 Deceptive appearances employed by rogue to break safe deviously (7)
3 Free a French prisoner in Nantes, for starters (5)
4 Grandmother to weep into yellow-coloured cloth (7) NANKEEN
5 New way to regale bosom friend (5,3) ALTER EGO
6 Throw out proposal (7)
7 He might be outstanding in his field (9) SCARECROW
12 Candy or whisky on the rocks (9) LIQUORICE
14 Plants that move stealthily? (8)
16 Popular blackguard, without hesitation, headed this way (7)
17 Regularly argue after alliance? Oddly lacking in descendants (7)
19 Alternate air date for broadcast (7)
21 Rule found in the dictionary (5) EDICT
22 Kick out Juliet for Labour leader in vote (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Reportedly have power over a disease (9)
6 Father’s got temperature and is tense (4)
8 Cantaloupes (not a lot) cooking in a pot (8) SAUCEPAN
9 Hammer-wielding immortal finds tool in region between head and abdomen (6) THORAX
10 Flaxen, fetching four-legged friend? (6,9)
11 In a panic, able to keep steady head and be phlegmatic (5)
13 Worthless weapon from the East African capital given to someone opposed to labour? (8)
15 Animal to hide away in a safe place (8) SQUIRREL
18 Muscular strength and lack of panic’s essential before starting to learn to fight (5)BRAWL
20 Rude teen blondes’ naughty puns (6,9)DOUBLE ENTENDRES
23 Neglect princess’s employment (6) DISUSE
24 Lively, like Pixar offerings (8)
25 Be a diviner, bringing forth small droplet of moisture (4)
26 Sugared confection or honey-glazed chicken? (9)SWEETMEAT
Down
1 Moor initially taken in by Shakespeare’s villain in an idealized version (5) IMAGO
2 Deceptive appearances employed by rogue to break safe deviously (7)
3 Free a French prisoner in Nantes, for starters (5)
4 Grandmother to weep into yellow-coloured cloth (7) NANKEEN
5 New way to regale bosom friend (5,3) ALTER EGO
6 Throw out proposal (7)
7 He might be outstanding in his field (9) SCARECROW
12 Candy or whisky on the rocks (9) LIQUORICE
14 Plants that move stealthily? (8)CREEPERS
16 Popular blackguard, without hesitation, headed this way (7)
17 Regularly argue after alliance? Oddly lacking in descendants (7)
19 Alternate air date for broadcast (7)RADIATE
21 Rule found in the dictionary (5) EDICT
22 Kick out Juliet for Labour leader in vote (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Reportedly have power over a disease (9) INFLUENZA
6 Father’s got temperature and is tense (4) PAST
8 Cantaloupes (not a lot) cooking in a pot (8) SAUCEPAN
9 Hammer-wielding immortal finds tool in region between head and abdomen (6) THORAX
10 Flaxen, fetching four-legged friend? (6,9) GOLDEN RETRIEVER
11 In a panic, able to keep steady head and be phlegmatic (5) BLASE
13 Worthless weapon from the East African capital given to someone opposed to labour? (8) ​NUGATORY
15 Animal to hide away in a safe place (8) SQUIRREL
18 Muscular strength and lack of panic’s essential before starting to learn to fight (5)BRAWL
20 Rude teen blondes’ naughty puns (6,9)DOUBLE ENTENDRES
23 Neglect princess’s employment (6) DISUSE
24 Lively, like Pixar offerings (8)
25 Be a diviner, bringing forth small droplet of moisture (4)
26 Sugared confection or honey-glazed chicken? (9)SWEETMEAT
Down
1 Moor initially taken in by Shakespeare’s villain in an idealized version (5) IMAGO
2 Deceptive appearances employed by rogue to break safe deviously (7)
3 Free a French prisoner in Nantes, for starters (5)
4 Grandmother to weep into yellow-coloured cloth (7) NANKEEN
5 New way to regale bosom friend (5,3) ALTER EGO
6 Throw out proposal (7)
7 He might be outstanding in his field (9) SCARECROW
12 Candy or whisky on the rocks (9) LIQUORICE
14 Plants that move stealthily? (8)CREEPERS
16 Popular blackguard, without hesitation, headed this way (7)
17 Regularly argue after alliance? Oddly lacking in descendants (7)
19 Alternate air date for broadcast (7)RADIATE
21 Rule found in the dictionary (5) EDICT
22 Kick out Juliet for Labour leader in vote (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Reportedly have power over a disease (9) INFLUENZA
6 Father’s got temperature and is tense (4) PAST
8 Cantaloupes (not a lot) cooking in a pot (8) SAUCEPAN
9 Hammer-wielding immortal finds tool in region between head and abdomen (6) THORAX
10 Flaxen, fetching four-legged friend? (6,9) GOLDEN RETRIEVER
11 In a panic, able to keep steady head and be phlegmatic (5) BLASE
13 Worthless weapon from the East African capital given to someone opposed to labour? (8) ​NUGATORY
15 Animal to hide away in a safe place (8) SQUIRREL
18 Muscular strength and lack of panic’s essential before starting to learn to fight (5)BRAWL
20 Rude teen blondes’ naughty puns (6,9)DOUBLE ENTENDRES
23 Neglect princess’s employment (6) DISUSE
24 Lively, like Pixar offerings (8) ANIMATED
25 Be a diviner, bringing forth small droplet of moisture (4)
26 Sugared confection or honey-glazed chicken? (9)SWEETMEAT
Down
1 Moor initially taken in by Shakespeare’s villain in an idealized version (5) IMAGO
2 Deceptive appearances employed by rogue to break safe deviously (7) FACADES
3 Free a French prisoner in Nantes, for starters (5) UNPIN
4 Grandmother to weep into yellow-coloured cloth (7) NANKEEN
5 New way to regale bosom friend (5,3) ALTER EGO
6 Throw out proposal (7) PROJET
7 He might be outstanding in his field (9) SCARECROW
12 Candy or whisky on the rocks (9) LIQUORICE
14 Plants that move stealthily? (8)CREEPERS
16 Popular blackguard, without hesitation, headed this way (7) INBOUND
17 Regularly argue after alliance? Oddly lacking in descendants (7) LINEAGE
19 Alternate air date for broadcast (7)RADIATE
21 Rule found in the dictionary (5) EDICT
22 Kick out Juliet for Labour leader in vote (5) ELECT

[pavalamani pragasam]

25 Be a diviner, bringing forth small droplet of moisture (4)BEAD

:clap::clap::clap: A nice pangram!

[pammechchu]

1 Similarity of shapes of crooked, impish rooms (11)
9 British writer to mourn for His Highness' overthrowing (1,1,5)
10 Blesses head-hunter, permits… (7)
11 … almost all men to help revolutionary press (5)
12 Most tense character examination (7)
15 The notion is almost perfect (4) IDEA
16 Miser’s case made of woollen cloths (10) CASSIMERES
18 Fleeing sailors head north without encrypting… (10)
20 … some Aboriginal languages (4)
23 Signals for prisoner caught in Indian river (7)
24 A bird found in African city (5) ASWAN
26 Rogue leaves continent for European country (7)
27 Armour plate to block boyfriend (7) JAMBEAU
28 Sad prisoner uses calculating device (7,4)
Down
2 Sailor gets degree in Pakistan province (6)
3 Tie up the second James Bond? Not quite (4)
4 Listen again, then croon when practising (10) REHEARSING
5 Break in a football game is two-thirds of the tie (4-4)
6 Englishman partly scores with druggie (7)
7 Almost punish head of useless play for being quirky (9)
8 Smear wise man with soil instead of ash, at first (6)
13 Girl locks the fern (10)
14 Spaceman cooks tuna roast (9)
17 Compositions, strangely incorrect, lack rhythm initially (8)
19 Hookah’s tip cut by a blunt knife initially for last Raja (7)
21 Fought, lost first round, wept loudly (6)
22 Headman in Indian city pulls up rug (6)
25 Open a container (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

1 Similarity of shapes of crooked, impish rooms (11)
9 British writer to mourn for His Highness' overthrowing (1,1,5)
10 Blesses head-hunter, permits… (7)HALLOWS
11 … almost all men to help revolutionary press (5)
12 Most tense character examination (7)TAUTEST
15 The notion is almost perfect (4) IDEA
16 Miser’s case made of woollen cloths (10) CASSIMERES
18 Fleeing sailors head north without encrypting… (10)
20 … some Aboriginal languages (4)
23 Signals for prisoner caught in Indian river (7)
24 A bird found in African city (5) ASWAN
26 Rogue leaves continent for European country (7)
27 Armour plate to block boyfriend (7) JAMBEAU
28 Sad prisoner uses calculating device (7,4)
Down
2 Sailor gets degree in Pakistan province (6)
3 Tie up the second James Bond? Not quite (4)
4 Listen again, then croon when practising (10) REHEARSING
5 Break in a football game is two-thirds of the tie (4-4)HALF-TIME
6 Englishman partly scores with druggie (7)
7 Almost punish head of useless play for being quirky (9)
8 Smear wise man with soil instead of ash, at first (6)
13 Girl locks the fern (10)
14 Spaceman cooks tuna roast (9)ASTRONAUT
17 Compositions, strangely incorrect, lack rhythm initially (8)
19 Hookah’s tip cut by a blunt knife initially for last Raja (7)
21 Fought, lost first round, wept loudly (6)
22 Headman in Indian city pulls up rug (6)
25 Open a container (4)AJAR

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Similarity of shapes of crooked, impish rooms (11) ISOMORPHISM
9 British writer to mourn for His Highness' overthrowing (1,1,5) H H MUNRO
10 Blesses head-hunter, permits… (7)HALLOWS
11 … almost all men to help revolutionary press (5) MEDIA
12 Most tense character examination (7)TAUTEST
15 The notion is almost perfect (4) IDEA
16 Miser’s case made of woollen cloths (10) CASSIMERES
18 Fleeing sailors head north without encrypting… (10) ABSCONDERS
20 … some Aboriginal languages (4) ABOR
23 Signals for prisoner caught in Indian river (7)
24 A bird found in African city (5) ASWAN
26 Rogue leaves continent for European country (7)
27 Armour plate to block boyfriend (7) JAMBEAU
28 Sad prisoner uses calculating device (7,4)
Down
2 Sailor gets degree in Pakistan province (6)
3 Tie up the second James Bond? Not quite (4)
4 Listen again, then croon when practising (10) REHEARSING
5 Break in a football game is two-thirds of the tie (4-4)HALF-TIME
6 Englishman partly scores with druggie (7)
7 Almost punish head of useless play for being quirky (9)
8 Smear wise man with soil instead of ash, at first (6)
13 Girl locks the fern (10)
14 Spaceman cooks tuna roast (9)ASTRONAUT
17 Compositions, strangely incorrect, lack rhythm initially (8)
19 Hookah’s tip cut by a blunt knife initially for last Raja (7)
21 Fought, lost first round, wept loudly (6)
22 Headman in Indian city pulls up rug (6)
25 Open a container (4)AJAR

[pammechchu]

18 Fleeing sailors head north without encrypting… (10) ABSCONDERS ABSCONDING??

[spchennai]

Across
1 Similarity of shapes of crooked, impish rooms (11) ISOMORPHISM
9 British writer to mourn for His Highness' overthrowing (1,1,5) H H MUNRO
10 Blesses head-hunter, permits… (7)HALLOWS
11 … almost all men to help revolutionary press (5) MEDIA
12 Most tense character examination (7)TAUTEST
15 The notion is almost perfect (4) IDEA
16 Miser’s case made of woollen cloths (10) CASSIMERES
18 Fleeing sailors head north without encrypting… (10) ABSCONDING
20 … some Aboriginal languages (4) ABOR
23 Signals for prisoner caught in Indian river (7) BEACONS
24 A bird found in African city (5) ASWAN
26 Rogue leaves continent for European country (7) AUSTRIA
27 Armour plate to block boyfriend (7) JAMBEAU
28 Sad prisoner uses calculating device (7,4)
Down
2 Sailor gets degree in Pakistan province (6) SINBAD
3 Tie up the second James Bond? Not quite (4) MOOR
4 Listen again, then croon when practising (10) REHEARSING
5 Break in a football game is two-thirds of the tie (4-4)HALF-TIME
6 Englishman partly scores with druggie (7)
7 Almost punish head of useless play for being quirky (9) WHIMSICAL
8 Smear wise man with soil instead of ash, at first (6) SMUDGE
13 Girl locks the fern (10) MAIDENHAIR
14 Spaceman cooks tuna roast (9)ASTRONAUT
17 Compositions, strangely incorrect, lack rhythm initially (8)
19 Hookah’s tip cut by a blunt knife initially for last Raja (7)
21 Fought, lost first round, wept loudly (6) BAWLED
22 Headman in Indian city pulls up rug (6)
25 Open a container (4)AJAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Similarity of shapes of crooked, impish rooms (11) ISOMORPHISM
9 British writer to mourn for His Highness' overthrowing (1,1,5) H H MUNRO
10 Blesses head-hunter, permits… (7)HALLOWS
11 … almost all men to help revolutionary press (5) MEDIA
12 Most tense character examination (7)TAUTEST
15 The notion is almost perfect (4) IDEA
16 Miser’s case made of woollen cloths (10) CASSIMERES
18 Fleeing sailors head north without encrypting… (10) ABSCONDING
20 … some Aboriginal languages (4) ABOR
23 Signals for prisoner caught in Indian river (7) BEACONS
24 A bird found in African city (5) ASWAN
26 Rogue leaves continent for European country (7) AUSTRIA
27 Armour plate to block boyfriend (7) JAMBEAU
28 Sad prisoner uses calculating device (7,4)NAPIER'S RODS
Down
2 Sailor gets degree in Pakistan province (6) SINBAD
3 Tie up the second James Bond? Not quite (4) MOOR
4 Listen again, then croon when practising (10) REHEARSING
5 Break in a football game is two-thirds of the tie (4-4)HALF-TIME
6 Englishman partly scores with druggie (7)SCOUSER
7 Almost punish head of useless play for being quirky (9) WHIMSICAL
8 Smear wise man with soil instead of ash, at first (6) SMUDGE
13 Girl locks the fern (10) MAIDENHAIR
14 Spaceman cooks tuna roast (9)ASTRONAUT
17 Compositions, strangely incorrect, lack rhythm initially (8)CONCERTI
19 Hookah’s tip cut by a blunt knife initially for last Raja (7)SHEESHA
21 Fought, lost first round, wept loudly (6) BAWLED
22 Headman in Indian city pulls up rug (6)NAMMAD
25 Open a container (4)AJAR

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 The lifeless hair (8)
5 Informed about club’s universal difficulty (6)
9 Capital may be king’s essential aspiration (8)
10 Easterner hiding behind a vessel (6)ASTERN
12 Escape from start, where top two are dismissed (5)
13 Daredevil, say destroyed evil giant (9)
14 Source of inspiration to exist as a criminal (6)
16 Carbon trace? (7)
19 For the most part, respect a liberal officer (7)
21 Segment of American theme song (6)
23 John needs to resolve some serious, unfinished details (5,4)
25 Work period in a theatre (5)OPERA
26 Note carried by chap — one extremely miserable, ill-tempered person (6)
27 Engineer in Sparta is a member of an armed resistance group (8)
28 Squash amateur, after losing final game, in a state of shock (6)
29 Bond, after getting rid of 7 at home, converges upon target (6,2)
Down
1 Stevedore clipped temperature label (6)
2 Article, a man used inordinately, to the point of producing disgust (2,7)
3 Side, perhaps with European to harbour one feudal lord (5)
4 Vehicles flanking a procession (7)
6 Rude to overwhelm very poor person (9)INSOLVENT
7 Complete century list (5)
8 Pizzeria’s head cook can't eat Italian bacon (8)
11 Monster hogs area without limits (4)OGRE
15 Pitching ace primed to seize the moment (5,4)
17 Snack or sandwiches — regular servings for starters (9)
18 Scholar breaking pill on coaster (5,3)
20 Mark row (4)
21 Placate extremely atrocious saint outside, for all to see (7)
22 Basic rule describing new shot in snooker (6)
24 Old, great Indian city (5)
25 Better not in party (5)OUTDO

[deepakgita]

Across
1 The lifeless hair (8)
5 Informed about club’s universal difficulty (6)
9 Capital may be king’s essential aspiration (8)
10 Easterner hiding behind a vessel (6)ASTERN
12 Escape from start, where top two are dismissed (5)
13 Daredevil, say destroyed evil giant (9)
14 Source of inspiration to exist as a criminal (6)
16 Carbon trace? (7)
19 For the most part, respect a liberal officer (7)
21 Segment of American theme song (6)
23 John needs to resolve some serious, unfinished details (5,4)
25 Work period in a theatre (5)OPERA
26 Note carried by chap — one extremely miserable, ill-tempered person (6)
27 Engineer in Sparta is a member of an armed resistance group (8)
28 Squash amateur, after losing final game, in a state of shock (6)
29 Bond, after getting rid of 7 at home, converges upon target (6,2)
Down
1 Stevedore clipped temperature label (6) DOCKET
2 Article, a man used inordinately, to the point of producing disgust (2,7) AD NAUSEAM
3 Side, perhaps with European to harbour one feudal lord (5) LIEGE
4 Vehicles flanking a procession (7) CARAVAN
6 Rude to overwhelm very poor person (9)INSOLVENT
7 Complete century list (5) CLEAN
8 Pizzeria’s head cook can't eat Italian bacon (8)
11 Monster hogs area without limits (4)OGRE
15 Pitching ace primed to seize the moment (5,4)
17 Snack or sandwiches — regular servings for starters (9)
18 Scholar breaking pill on coaster (5,3)
20 Mark row (4)
21 Placate extremely atrocious saint outside, for all to see (7)
22 Basic rule describing new shot in snooker (6)
24 Old, great Indian city (5)
25 Better not in party (5)OUTDO

[pammechchu]

Across
1 The lifeless hair (8) DEADLOCK
5 Informed about club’s universal difficulty (6)
9 Capital may be king’s essential aspiration (8) CANBERRA
10 Easterner hiding behind a vessel (6)ASTERN
12 Escape from start, where top two are dismissed (5)
13 Daredevil, say destroyed evil giant (9)
14 Source of inspiration to exist as a criminal (6)
16 Carbon trace? (7)
19 For the most part, respect a liberal officer (7)
21 Segment of American theme song (6)
23 John needs to resolve some serious, unfinished details (5,4)
25 Work period in a theatre (5)OPERA
26 Note carried by chap — one extremely miserable, ill-tempered person (6)
27 Engineer in Sparta is a member of an armed resistance group (8)
28 Squash amateur, after losing final game, in a state of shock (6)
29 Bond, after getting rid of 7 at home, converges upon target (6,2) ZEROES IN
Down
1 Stevedore clipped temperature label (6) DOCKET
2 Article, a man used inordinately, to the point of producing disgust (2,7) AD NAUSEAM
3 Side, perhaps with European to harbour one feudal lord (5) LIEGE
4 Vehicles flanking a procession (7) CARAVAN
6 Rude to overwhelm very poor person (9)INSOLVENT
7 Complete century list (5) CLEAN
8 Pizzeria’s head cook can't eat Italian bacon (8)
11 Monster hogs area without limits (4)OGRE
15 Pitching ace primed to seize the moment (5,4)
17 Snack or sandwiches — regular servings for starters (9) ELEVENSES
18 Scholar breaking pill on coaster (5,3)
20 Mark row (4)
21 Placate extremely atrocious saint outside, for all to see (7)
22 Basic rule describing new shot in snooker (6) CANNON
24 Old, great Indian city (5)
25 Better not in party (5)OUTDO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 The lifeless hair (8) DEADLOCK
5 Informed about club’s universal difficulty (6)HICCUP
9 Capital may be king’s essential aspiration (8) CANBERRA
10 Easterner hiding behind a vessel (6)ASTERN
12 Escape from start, where top two are dismissed (5)ELUDE
13 Daredevil, say destroyed evil giant (9)VIGILANTE
14 Source of inspiration to exist as a criminal (6)BEACON
16 Carbon trace? (7)ELEMENT
19 For the most part, respect a liberal officer (7)ADMIRAL
21 Segment of American theme song (6)ANTHEM
23 John needs to resolve some serious, unfinished details (5,4)LOOSE ENDS
25 Work period in a theatre (5)OPERA
26 Note carried by chap — one extremely miserable, ill-tempered person (6)MEANIE
27 Engineer in Sparta is a member of an armed resistance group (8)PARTISAN
28 Squash amateur, after losing final game, in a state of shock (6)TRAUMA
29 Bond, after getting rid of 7 at home, converges upon target (6,2) ZEROES IN
Down
1 Stevedore clipped temperature label (6) DOCKET
2 Article, a man used inordinately, to the point of producing disgust (2,7) AD NAUSEAM
3 Side, perhaps with European to harbour one feudal lord (5) LIEGE
4 Vehicles flanking a procession (7) CARAVAN
6 Rude to overwhelm very poor person (9)INSOLVENT
7 Complete century list (5) CLEAN
8 Pizzeria’s head cook can't eat Italian bacon (8)PANCETTA
11 Monster hogs area without limits (4)OGRE
15 Pitching ace primed to seize the moment (5,4)CARPE DIEM
17 Snack or sandwiches — regular servings for starters (9) ELEVENSES
18 Scholar breaking pill on coaster (5,3)TABLE MAT
20 Mark row (4)LINE
21 Placate extremely atrocious saint outside, for all to see (7)ASSUAGE
22 Basic rule describing new shot in snooker (6) CANNON
24 Old, great Indian city (5)OMAHA
25 Better not in party (5)OUTDO

:clap::clap::clap: Interesting!

[pammechchu]

Across
7 To depart, follow green light (4,5)
9 Good opportunity in school (5)
11 Grand Prix track, circuit in Lima rebuilt (5)
12 Those who assault strikers? (9)
13 Not quick to grasp what the pro is with a golf club? (4,2,3,6) SLOW ON THE UPTAKE
14 Large centrepiece required — English salesman returned with duff gen (7)
16 Home Counties gave up, withdrew (7)
18 How a tot in a high chair eats, in poverty? (4,4,2,5)
22 Sci-fi film in register, reviewed after another (9)
23 Willow, very large one about to be cut back? (5) OSIER
24 Study child actress (5)
25 Introduces new members (9) INITIATES
Down
1 Moral principles in middle of sixteenth century put down in this (6)
2 Covering the entire distance, from the beginning (3,5)
3 Scholar in a goods vehicle in street (6)
4 They may be used by a camper, foreign gent with pets (4,4)
5 Urge to get prize piece of tableware (3,3)
6 Major duel - one it bothered in play (5,3,6) ROMEO AND JULIET
8 Be an authority on tearjerkers? (4,4,6)
10 Give the wrong impression being crazy about Skye, perhaps (7)
14 Antelope crossing fine line in enchanted place (7)
15 A German beer mug for a renowned scientist (8)
17 US agency holding a married bloke in Asian country (8)
19 Some pythons, huge in part of Japan (6)
20 Disordered routine, back tender (6)
21Unorthodox religious opinion at this place on the outskirts of Shrewsbury (6) HERESY

[CLUELESS]

Across

7 To depart, follow green

light (4,5) TAKE LEAVE

9 Good opportunity in

school (5)

11Grand Prix track, circuit in

Lima rebuilt (5)

12 Those who assault

strikers? (9)

13 Not quick to grasp what the

pro is with a golf

club? (4,2,3,6)

14 Large centrepiece required

— English salesman returned

with duff gen (7)

16 Home Counties gave up,

withdrew (7)

18 How a tot in a high chair

eats, in poverty? (4,4,2,5)

22 Sci-fi film in register,

reviewed after another (9)

23 Willow, very large one

about to be cut back? (5)

24 Study child actress (5)

25 Introduces new

members (9) INITIATES

Down

1Moral principles in middle

of sixteenth century put down

in this (6)

2 Covering the entire

distance, from the

beginning (3,5)

3 Scholar in a goods vehicle

in street (6) SAVANT

4 They may be used by a

camper, foreign gent with

pets (4,4) TENT PEGS

5 Urge to get prize piece of

tableware (3,3)

6 Major duel - one it

bothered in play (5,3,6) ROMEO AND JULIET

8 Be an authority on

tearjerkers? (4,4,6)

10 Give the wrong impression

being crazy about Skye,

perhaps (7)

14 Antelope crossing fine line

in enchanted place (7) ELFLAND

15 A German beer mug for a

renowned scientist (8)

17 US agency holding a

married bloke in Asian

country (8)

19 Some pythons, huge in part

of Japan (6) HONSHU

20 Disordered routine, back

tender (6)

21Unorthodox religious

opinion at this place on the

outskirts of Shrewsbury (6)

M

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 To depart, follow green light (4,5)TAKE LEAVE
9 Good opportunity in school (5)
11 Grand Prix track, circuit in Lima rebuilt (5)
12 Those who assault strikers? (9)ATTACKERS
13 Not quick to grasp what the pro is with a golf club? (4,2,3,6) SLOW ON THE UPTAKE
14 Large centrepiece required — English salesman returned with duff gen (7)
16 Home Counties gave up, withdrew (7)SECEDED
18 How a tot in a high chair eats, in poverty? (4,4,2,5)FROM HAND TO MOUTH
22 Sci-fi film in register, reviewed after another (9)
23 Willow, very large one about to be cut back? (5) OSIER
24 Study child actress (5)
25 Introduces new members (9) INITIATES
Down
1 Moral principles in middle of sixteenth century put down in this (6)
2 Covering the entire distance, from the beginning (3,5)
3 Scholar in a goods vehicle in street (6)SAVANT
4 They may be used by a camper, foreign gent with pets (4,4)TENT PEGS
5 Urge to get prize piece of tableware (3,3)EGG CUP
6 Major duel - one it bothered in play (5,3,6) ROMEO AND JULIET
8 Be an authority on tearjerkers? (4,4,6)
10 Give the wrong impression being crazy about Skye, perhaps (7)
14 Antelope crossing fine line in enchanted place (7)ELFLAND
15 A German beer mug for a renowned scientist (8)
17 US agency holding a married bloke in Asian country (8)CAMBODIA
19 Some pythons, huge in part of Japan (6)HONSHU
20 Disordered routine, back tender (6)
21Unorthodox religious opinion at this place on the outskirts of Shrewsbury (6) HERESY

[deepakgita]

Across
7 To depart, follow green light (4,5)TAKE LEAVE
9 Good opportunity in school (5) GROOM
11 Grand Prix track, circuit in Lima rebuilt (5) IMOLA
12 Those who assault strikers? (9)ATTACKERS
13 Not quick to grasp what the pro is with a golf club? (4,2,3,6) SLOW ON THE UPTAKE
14 Large centrepiece required — English salesman returned with duff gen (7) EPERGNE
16 Home Counties gave up, withdrew (7)SECEDED
18 How a tot in a high chair eats, in poverty? (4,4,2,5)FROM HAND TO MOUTH
22 Sci-fi film in register, reviewed after another (9) ALIENATOR
23 Willow, very large one about to be cut back? (5) OSIER
24 Study child actress (5) ​DENCH
25 Introduces new members (9) INITIATES
Down
1 Moral principles in middle of sixteenth century put down in this (6)
2 Covering the entire distance, from the beginning (3,5)
3 Scholar in a goods vehicle in street (6)SAVANT
4 They may be used by a camper, foreign gent with pets (4,4)TENT PEGS
5 Urge to get prize piece of tableware (3,3)EGG CUP
6 Major duel - one it bothered in play (5,3,6) ROMEO AND JULIET
8 Be an authority on tearjerkers? (4,4,6)
10 Give the wrong impression being crazy about Skye, perhaps (7)
14 Antelope crossing fine line in enchanted place (7)ELFLAND
15 A German beer mug for a renowned scientist (8)
17 US agency holding a married bloke in Asian country (8)CAMBODIA
19 Some pythons, huge in part of Japan (6)HONSHU
20 Disordered routine, back tender (6)
21Unorthodox religious opinion at this place on the outskirts of Shrewsbury (6) HERESY

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 To depart, follow green light (4,5)TAKE LEAVE
9 Good opportunity in school (5) GROOM
11 Grand Prix track, circuit in Lima rebuilt (5) IMOLA
12 Those who assault strikers? (9)ATTACKERS
13 Not quick to grasp what the pro is with a golf club? (4,2,3,6) SLOW ON THE UPTAKE
14 Large centrepiece required — English salesman returned with duff gen (7) EPERGNE
16 Home Counties gave up, withdrew (7)SECEDED
18 How a tot in a high chair eats, in poverty? (4,4,2,5)FROM HAND TO MOUTH
22 Sci-fi film in register, reviewed after another (9) ALIENATOR
23 Willow, very large one about to be cut back? (5) OSIER
24 Study child actress (5) ​DENCH
25 Introduces new members (9) INITIATES
Down
1 Moral principles in middle of sixteenth century put down in this (6)ETHICS
2 Covering the entire distance, from the beginning (3,5)ALL ALONG
3 Scholar in a goods vehicle in street (6)SAVANT
4 They may be used by a camper, foreign gent with pets (4,4)TENT PEGS
5 Urge to get prize piece of tableware (3,3)EGG CUP
6 Major duel - one it bothered in play (5,3,6) ROMEO AND JULIET
8 Be an authority on tearjerkers? (4,4,6)KNOW ONES ONIONS
10 Give the wrong impression being crazy about Skye, perhaps (7)MISLEAD
14 Antelope crossing fine line in enchanted place (7)ELFLAND
15 A German beer mug for a renowned scientist (8)EINSTEIN
17 US agency holding a married bloke in Asian country (8)CAMBODIA
19 Some pythons, huge in part of Japan (6)HONSHU
20 Disordered routine, back tender (6)TURBID
21Unorthodox religious opinion at this place on the outskirts of Shrewsbury (6) HERESY

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Government isn’t corrupt, held in high esteem (14)

9Call one to pose after victory (5)

10Thin slice of meat and fish with 1 ml essence of olive oil for starter (9)

11Dance till break, romantic! (9)

12Cheers and outburst in Oval after end of innings (5) SALVO

13Sound coming from inlet, a squeak (5)

15Surprisingly showing up (6)

18Point essentially about Veda’s source (6)

19Provide entertainment (5) CATER

22Instrument to peel off layers (5)

23As it is, universe expanding by day (9)

26Apparently, a dad with time for daytime TV show (4,5) SOAP OPERA

27Come close to being naked — girl’s top comes off (5)

28It tells you which is what (8,6)

Down

1A democrat’s failing idea (6)

2Guy’s so into becoming a builder (5)

3Ms. Portman leaving, to be precise, to a place in South Africa (5)

4Versatile chisel and utility knives primarily of the same kind (8)

5Right, equality, first off, is something uncommon (6)

6Partner is itching to come out (9)

7Believer in supernatural powers, mysterious stoic attracts followers (9)

8Area of tunnel, say (7)

13Dishes from meat containing part of backbone — struggle to cut in (9)

14England’s short distance runner and writer (5,4)

16Have a group of friends over on weekend (7)

17Look into the sky and dream (8)

20Exhume ribs buried with other bones of the body (6)

21Stick a notice in this place (6) ADHERE

24Grafting exists in even Alaska (5) VENAL

25Holy man is depressed and upset, much frequently (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across

1Government isn’t corrupt, held in high esteem (14)

9Call one to pose after victory (5)VISIT

10Thin slice of meat and fish with 1 ml essence of olive oil for starter (9)

11Dance till break, romantic! (9)CANDLELIT

12Cheers and outburst in Oval after end of innings (5) SALVO

13Sound coming from inlet, a squeak (5)

15Surprisingly showing up (6)

18Point essentially about Veda’s source (6)

19Provide entertainment (5) CATER

22Instrument to peel off layers (5)

23As it is, universe expanding by day (9)

26Apparently, a dad with time for daytime TV show (4,5) SOAP OPERA

27Come close to being naked — girl’s top comes off (5)

28It tells you which is what (8,6)

Down

1A democrat’s failing idea (6)

2Guy’s so into becoming a builder (5)MASON

3Ms. Portman leaving, to be precise, to a place in South Africa (5)

4Versatile chisel and utility knives primarily of the same kind (8)

5Right, equality, first off, is something uncommon (6)RARITY

6Partner is itching to come out (9)TRANSPIRE

7Believer in supernatural powers, mysterious stoic attracts followers (9)

8Area of tunnel, say (7)

13Dishes from meat containing part of backbone — struggle to cut in (9)

14England’s short distance runner and writer (5,4)

16Have a group of friends over on weekend (7)

17Look into the sky and dream (8)

20Exhume ribs buried with other bones of the body (6)

21Stick a notice in this place (6) ADHERE

24Grafting exists in even Alaska (5) VENAL

25Holy man is depressed and upset, much frequently (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Government isn’t corrupt, held in high esteem (14)
9 Call one to pose after victory (5) VISIT
10 Thin slice of meat and fish with 1 ml essence of olive oil for starter (9)
11 Dance till break, romantic! (9) CANDLELIT
12 Cheers and outburst in Oval after end of innings (5) SALVO
13 Sound coming from inlet, a squeak (5)
15 Surprisingly showing up (6)
18 Point essentially about Veda’s source (6)
19 Provide entertainment (5) CATER
22 Instrument to peel off layers (5)
23 As it is, universe expanding by day (9)
26 Apparently, a dad with time for daytime TV show (4,5) SOAP OPERA
27 Come close to being naked — girl’s top comes off (5)
28 It tells you which is what (8,6)
Down
1 A democrat’s failing idea (6) ADVICE
2 Guy’s so into becoming a builder (5) MASON
3 Ms. Portman leaving, to be precise, to a place in South Africa (5)
4 Versatile chisel and utility knives primarily of the same kind (8)
5 Right, equality, first off, is something uncommon (6) RARITY
6 Partner is itching to come out (9)
7 Believer in supernatural powers, mysterious stoic attracts followers (9)
8 Area of tunnel, say (7)
13 Dishes from meat containing part of backbone — struggle to cut in (9)
14 England’s short distance runner and writer (5,4)
16 Have a group of friends over on weekend (7)
17 Look into the sky and dream (8)
20 Exhume ribs buried with other bones of the body (6)
21 Stick a notice in this place (6) ADHERE
24 Grafting exists in even Alaska (5) VENAL
25 Holy man is depressed and upset, much frequently (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Government isn’t corrupt, held in high esteem (14) ADMINISTRATION
9 Call one to pose after victory (5) VISIT
10 Thin slice of meat and fish with 1 ml essence of olive oil for starter (9) CARPACCIO
11 Dance till break, romantic! (9) CANDLELIT
12 Cheers and outburst in Oval after end of innings (5) SALVO
13 Sound coming from inlet, a squeak (5) CREAK
15 Surprisingly showing up (6) RISING
18 Point essentially about Veda’s source (6) ORIGIN
19 Provide entertainment (5) CATER Correction TREAT
22 Instrument to peel off layers (5) SCALE
23 As it is, universe expanding by day (9) UNREVISED
26 Apparently, a dad with time for daytime TV show (4,5) SOAP OPERA
27 Come close to being naked — girl’s top comes off (5) NUDGE
28 It tells you which is what (8,6) RELATIVE CLAUSE
Down
1 A democrat’s failing idea (6) ADVICE
2 Guy’s so into becoming a builder (5) MASON
3 Ms. Portman leaving, to be precise, to a place in South Africa (5) NATAL
4 Versatile chisel and utility knives primarily of the same kind (8) SUCHLIKE
5 Right, equality, first off, is something uncommon (6) RARITY
6 Partner is itching to come out (9) TRANSPIRE
7 Believer in supernatural powers, mysterious stoic attracts followers (9)OCCULTIST
8 Area of tunnel, say (7) BOROUGH
13 Dishes from meat containing part of backbone — struggle to cut in (9) CHINAWARE
14 England’s short distance runner and writer (5,4) EMILE ZOLA
16 Have a group of friends over on weekend (7) POSSESS
17 Look into the sky and dream (8) STARGAZE
20 Exhume ribs buried with other bones of the body (6) HUMERI
21 Stick a notice in this place (6) ADHERE
24 Grafting exists in even Alaska (5) VENAL
25 Holy man is depressed and upset, much frequently (5) SADHU

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Polish engineer with strong desire to move ahead (6)
4 A stake taken by the French champions (8)
10 Cocktail that can be enjoyed on the beach? (3,6)
11 Single morning's deposit taken back to one in Paris (5)
12 Newton only used tough material (5)
13 Place where all are welcome is nothing to write home (4,5)
14 A day quickly becomes a season (7)
16 Looks left to right and right to left (4)
19 Fijians primarily eat pickled cheese (4)
21 Crazy Tuscan beaten up by English (7)
24 Leader having patent for one that can understand without hearing (9)
25 Zulu perhaps, of urban Tunisia (5)
26 Bit of love displayed by long lost relative (5)
27 Hands that are found in a butcher shop (4,5)
28 Burn exotic elm inside for a refining process (8)
29 Free deserter arrested by American soldiers (6)
DOWN
1 This is same for a family of wild male ants (4,4) LAST NAME
2 Blasting assorted animal accommodation (8) STABLING
3 Sick runner lost a bit of nip in second showing (5) RERUN
5 Lady engineer featured in media (7)
6 Point obtained by expansion of hollow screw (9)
7 Left's offensive is legal (6)
8 Instantaneous power extracted out of potato by a study (6)
9 Go back to answer (6) RETURN
15 Strain is apparent without oriental king (9)
17 Mac managed to swallow one layer (8)
18 Asks for soldiers seeking society (8) REQUESTS
20 A coalition worker's territory in India (7)
21 Conventional nationalist and upright man pulled down a couple of times (6)
22 Inundations of fodder around Lake Superior at first (6)
23 This is used to clean a parasite (6)
25 State's ban to cover revolutionary greeting (5)

[CLUELESS]

Hubbers!! could you please post the grid as well??

[CLUELESS]

ACROSS
1 Polish engineer with strong desire to move ahead (6)
4 A stake taken by the French champions (8)
10 Cocktail that can be enjoyed on the beach? (3,6)
11 Single morning's deposit taken back to one in Paris (5) UNWED
12 Newton only used tough material (5) NYLON
13 Place where all are welcome is nothing to write home (4,5)
14 A day quickly becomes a season (7)
16 Looks left to right and right to left (4)
19 Fijians primarily eat pickled cheese (4) FETA
21 Crazy Tuscan beaten up by English (7)
24 Leader having patent for one that can understand without hearing (9) LIPREADER
25 Zulu perhaps, of urban Tunisia (5) BANTU
26 Bit of love displayed by long lost relative (5)
27 Hands that are found in a butcher shop (4,5)
28 Burn exotic elm inside for a refining process (8)
29 Free deserter arrested by American soldiers (6)
DOWN
1 This is same for a family of wild male ants (4,4) LAST NAME
2 Blasting assorted animal accommodation (8) STABLING
3 Sick runner lost a bit of nip in second showing (5) RERUN
5 Lady engineer featured in media (7)
6 Point obtained by expansion of hollow screw (9)
7 Left's offensive is legal (6)
8 Instantaneous power extracted out of potato by a study (6)
9 Go back to answer (6) RETURN
15 Strain is apparent without oriental king (9)
17 Mac managed to swallow one layer (8)
18 Asks for soldiers seeking society (8) REQUESTS
20 A coalition worker's territory in India (7)
21 Conventional nationalist and upright man pulled down a couple of times (6)
22 Inundations of fodder around Lake Superior at first (6)
23 This is used to clean a parasite (6)
25 State's ban to cover revolutionary greeting (5)

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[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Polish engineer with strong desire to move ahead (6) LUSTRE
4 A stake taken by the French champions (8)
10 Cocktail that can be enjoyed on the beach? (3,6) SEA BREEZE
11 Single morning's deposit taken back to one in Paris (5) UNWED
12 Newton only used tough material (5) NYLON
13 Place where all are welcome is nothing to write home (4,5)
14 A day quickly becomes a season (7) MONSOON
16 Looks left to right and right to left (4)
19 Fijians primarily eat pickled cheese (4) FETA
21 Crazy Tuscan beaten up by English (7)
24 Leader having patent for one that can understand without hearing (9) LIPREADER
25 Zulu perhaps, of urban Tunisia (5) BANTU
26 Bit of love displayed by long lost relative (5)
27 Hands that are found in a butcher shop (4,5)
28 Burn exotic elm inside for a refining process (8)
29 Free deserter arrested by American soldiers (6)
DOWN
1 This is same for a family of wild male ants (4,4) LAST NAME
2 Blasting assorted animal accommodation (8) STABLING
3 Sick runner lost a bit of nip in second showing (5) RERUN
5 Lady engineer featured in media (7)
6 Point obtained by expansion of hollow screw (9)
7 Left's offensive is legal (6) LAWFUL
8 Instantaneous power extracted out of potato by a study (6) SUDDEN
9 Go back to answer (6) RETURN
15 Strain is apparent without oriental king (9)
17 Mac managed to swallow one layer (8)
18 Asks for soldiers seeking society (8) REQUESTS
20 A coalition worker's territory in India (7)
21 Conventional nationalist and upright man pulled down a couple of times (6)
22 Inundations of fodder around Lake Superior at first (6)
23 This is used to clean a parasite (6)
25 State's ban to cover revolutionary greeting (5)

[deepakgita]

Correction

9 Go back to answer (6) RETURN REJOIN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Hubbers!! could you please post the grid as well??
That is a trick I haven't learnt yet!

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Polish engineer with strong desire to move ahead (6) LUSTRE
4 A stake taken by the French champions (8)
10 Cocktail that can be enjoyed on the beach? (3,6) SEA BREEZE
11 Single morning's deposit taken back to one in Paris (5) UNWED
12 Newton only used tough material (5) NYLON
13 Place where all are welcome is nothing to write home (4,5)OPEN HOUSE
14 A day quickly becomes a season (7) MONSOON
16 Looks left to right and right to left (4)SEES
19 Fijians primarily eat pickled cheese (4) FETA
21 Crazy Tuscan beaten up by English (7)
24 Leader having patent for one that can understand without hearing (9) LIPREADER
25 Zulu perhaps, of urban Tunisia (5) BANTU
26 Bit of love displayed by long lost relative (5)
27 Hands that are found in a butcher shop (4,5)
28 Burn exotic elm inside for a refining process (8)
29 Free deserter arrested by American soldiers (6)GRATIS
DOWN
1 This is same for a family of wild male ants (4,4) LAST NAME
2 Blasting assorted animal accommodation (8) STABLING
3 Sick runner lost a bit of nip in second showing (5) RERUN
5 Lady engineer featured in media (7)
6 Point obtained by expansion of hollow screw (9)
7 Left's offensive is legal (6) LAWFUL
8 Instantaneous power extracted out of potato by a study (6) SUDDEN
9 Go back to answer (6) REJOIN
15 Strain is apparent without oriental king (9)
17 Mac managed to swallow one layer (8)
18 Asks for soldiers seeking society (8) REQUESTS
20 A coalition worker's territory in India (7)ANDAMAN
21 Conventional nationalist and upright man pulled down a couple of times (6)
22 Inundations of fodder around Lake Superior at first (6)FLOODS
23 This is used to clean a parasite (6)
25 State's ban to cover revolutionary greeting (5)

[deepakgita]

3346

The grid for Clueless

[pavalamani pragasam]

3346

The grid for Clueless
Wow!:-D

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Polish engineer with strong desire to move ahead (6) LUSTRE
4 A stake taken by the French champions (8)APOSTLES
10 Cocktail that can be enjoyed on the beach? (3,6) SEA BREEZE
11 Single morning's deposit taken back to one in Paris (5) UNWED
12 Newton only used tough material (5) NYLON
13 Place where all are welcome is nothing to write home (4,5)OPEN HOUSE
14 A day quickly becomes a season (7) MONSOON
16 Looks left to right and right to left (4)SEES
19 Fijians primarily eat pickled cheese (4) FETA
21 Crazy Tuscan beaten up by English (7)NUTCASE
24 Leader having patent for one that can understand without hearing (9) LIPREADER
25 Zulu perhaps, of urban Tunisia (5) BANTU
26 Bit of love displayed by long lost relative (5)OUNCE
27 Hands that are found in a butcher shop (4,5)MEAT HOOKS
28 Burn exotic elm inside for a refining process (8)SMELTING
29 Free deserter arrested by American soldiers (6)GRATIS
DOWN
1 This is same for a family of wild male ants (4,4) LAST NAME
2 Blasting assorted animal accommodation (8) STABLING
3 Sick runner lost a bit of nip in second showing (5) RERUN
5 Lady engineer featured in media (7)PEERESS
6 Point obtained by expansion of hollow screw (9)SOUTHWEST
7 Left's offensive is legal (6) LAWFUL
8 Instantaneous power extracted out of potato by a study (6) SUDDEN
9 Go back to answer (6) REJOIN
15 Strain is apparent without oriental king (9)OVEREXERT
17 Mac managed to swallow one layer (8)RAINCOAT
18 Asks for soldiers seeking society (8) REQUESTS
20 A coalition worker's territory in India (7)ANDAMAN
21 Conventional nationalist and upright man pulled down a couple of times (6)NORMAL
22 Inundations of fodder around Lake Superior at first (6)FLOODS
23 This is used to clean a parasite (6)SPONGE
25 State's ban to cover revolutionary greeting (5)BIHAR

:clap::clap::clap: A very good monsoon puzzle, a pangram too!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 He created the Tank Engine on time, making it cheap (6)
4 Flag-waving Nationalist in animated dance is disrupting order (8)
10 Furious about a politician running wild (9)
11 Connect using frequency that can break a jam (5)
12 Puzzle has no new added attraction (7)
13 Two groups of soldiers following the established rule (7)
14 Small rebuke or quite a mouthful? (4)
15 Smoking a local bidi is hellish (10)
19 Below, avoid a petticoat (10)
20 Prayers for the birds? (4)
23 Player in national team thanks India's little master (7)
26 Entrance form clipped neatly saving some time (7)
27 Again an election gathering? Pointless! (5)
28 So we hear their warning shout (9)
29 Vehicle's left in India perhaps, close to border (8)
30 Contraction of the pupil is an expression of surprise, so is blinking (6)

DOWN
1 Crowds run in sandals (7)
2 Love to keep wife and mother apart — normal, considerate ladies generally (9)
3 In fact that is key during recovery (6)
5 Sign at entrance secured with metal bar (5)
6 Explosive substance disconnected by gunners, very gritty (8)
7 Gather from hip, iron on reverse (5)
8 Saying almost the greatest is greatest (7)
9 Cosmetic for cheek and gum (8)
16 Discussed terms for painting her topless in bed (8)
17 About to make a statement based on common sense, but it might be extremely hollow (9)
18 Sonar bed laid out in stretches (8)
19 The point of meeting beginning to get lost with insincere charm (7)
21 Universal, versatile packing trays (7)
22 Stone's slippery like granite (6)
24 Revolution in La Paz public square (5)
25 Book in new edition becomes famous (5)

3347

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 He created the Tank Engine on time, making it cheap (6)
4 Flag-waving Nationalist in animated dance is disrupting order (8)
10 Furious about a politician running wild (9) RAMPAGING
11 Connect using frequency that can break a jam (5)
12 Puzzle has no new added attraction (7)
13 Two groups of soldiers following the established rule (7)
14 Small rebuke or quite a mouthful? (4)
15 Smoking a local bidi is hellish (10) DIABOLICAL
19 Below, avoid a petticoat (10)
20 Prayers for the birds? (4)
23 Player in national team thanks India's little master (7)
26 Entrance form clipped neatly saving some time (7)
27 Again an election gathering? Pointless! (5)
28 So we hear their warning shout (9)
29 Vehicle's left in India perhaps, close to border (8)
30 Contraction of the pupil is an expression of surprise, so is blinking (6)
DOWN
1 Crowds run in sandals (7)
2 Love to keep wife and mother apart — normal, considerate ladies generally (9)
3 In fact that is key during recovery (6)
5 Sign at entrance secured with metal bar (5)
6 Explosive substance disconnected by gunners, very gritty (8)
7 Gather from hip, iron on reverse (5)
8 Saying almost the greatest is greatest (7)
9 Cosmetic for cheek and gum (8) LIPSTICK
16 Discussed terms for painting her topless in bed (8)
17 About to make a statement based on common sense, but it might be extremely hollow (9)
18 Sonar bed laid out in stretches (8) BROADENS
19 The point of meeting beginning to get lost with insincere charm (7)
21 Universal, versatile packing trays (7)
22 Stone's slippery like granite (6)
24 Revolution in La Paz public square (5) PLAZA
25 Book in new edition becomes famous (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 He created the Tank Engine on time, making it cheap (6)
4 Flag-waving Nationalist in animated dance is disrupting order (8)
10 Furious about a politician running wild (9) RAMPAGING
11 Connect using frequency that can break a jam (5)
12 Puzzle has no new added attraction (7)NONPLUS
13 Two groups of soldiers following the established rule (7)
14 Small rebuke or quite a mouthful? (4)
15 Smoking a local bidi is hellish (10) DIABOLICAL
19 Below, avoid a petticoat (10)UNDERSKIRT
20 Prayers for the birds? (4)
23 Player in national team thanks India's little master (7)CAPTAIN
26 Entrance form clipped neatly saving some time (7)
27 Again an election gathering? Pointless! (5)
28 So we hear their warning shout (9)THEREFORE
29 Vehicle's left in India perhaps, close to border (8)
30 Contraction of the pupil is an expression of surprise, so is blinking (6)
DOWN
1 Crowds run in sandals (7)
2 Love to keep wife and mother apart — normal, considerate ladies generally (9)
3 In fact that is key during recovery (6)
5 Sign at entrance secured with metal bar (5)
6 Explosive substance disconnected by gunners, very gritty (8)
7 Gather from hip, iron on reverse (5)
8 Saying almost the greatest is greatest (7)
9 Cosmetic for cheek and gum (8) LIPSTICK
16 Discussed terms for painting her topless in bed (8)
17 About to make a statement based on common sense, but it might be extremely hollow (9)
18 Sonar bed laid out in stretches (8) BROADENS
19 The point of meeting beginning to get lost with insincere charm (7)
21 Universal, versatile packing trays (7)
22 Stone's slippery like granite (6)
24 Revolution in La Paz public square (5) PLAZA
25 Book in new edition becomes famous (5)NOTED

[CLUELESS]

Thanks Col for the grid.
Online edition - where do I find the crossword if its not under Miscellaneous??
Instead of a fish, why not teach me fishing??:fishgrin::idea:

[deepakgita]

Thanks Col for the grid.
Online edition - where do I find the crossword if its not under Miscellaneous??
Instead of a fish, why not teach me fishing??:fishgrin::idea:

You cannot fish. The fish is not online since last two days. The clues are received through Bhavan in Australia. The grid was redrawn using software on the computer.

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 He created the Tank Engine on time, making it cheap (6) TAWDRY
4 Flag-waving Nationalist in animated dance is disrupting order (8) JINGOISM
10 Furious about a politician running wild (9) RAMPAGING
11 Connect using frequency that can break a jam (5) AFFIX
12 Puzzle has no new added attraction (7)NONPLUS
13 Two groups of soldiers following the established rule (7) THEOREM
14 Small rebuke or quite a mouthful? (4) SWIG
15 Smoking a local bidi is hellish (10) DIABOLICAL
19 Below, avoid a petticoat (10)UNDERSKIRT
20 Prayers for the birds? (4)
23 Player in national team thanks India's little master (7)CAPTAIN
26 Entrance form clipped neatly saving some time (7)
27 Again an election gathering? Pointless! (5)
28 So we hear their warning shout (9)THEREFORE
29 Vehicle's left in India perhaps, close to border (8)
30 Contraction of the pupil is an expression of surprise, so is blinking (6)
DOWN
1 Crowds run in sandals (7)
2 Love to keep wife and mother apart — normal, considerate ladies generally (9)
3 In fact that is key during recovery (6)
5 Sign at entrance secured with metal bar (5)
6 Explosive substance disconnected by gunners, very gritty (8)
7 Gather from hip, iron on reverse (5)
8 Saying almost the greatest is greatest (7)
9 Cosmetic for cheek and gum (8) LIPSTICK
16 Discussed terms for painting her topless in bed (8)
17 About to make a statement based on common sense, but it might be extremely hollow (9)
18 Sonar bed laid out in stretches (8) BROADENS
19 The point of meeting beginning to get lost with insincere charm (7)
21 Universal, versatile packing trays (7)
22 Stone's slippery like granite (6)
24 Revolution in La Paz public square (5) PLAZA
25 Book in new edition becomes famous (5)NOTED

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 He created the Tank Engine on time, making it cheap (6) TAWDRY
4 Flag-waving Nationalist in animated dance is disrupting order (8) JINGOISM
10 Furious about a politician running wild (9) RAMPAGING
11 Connect using frequency that can break a jam (5) AFFIX
12 Puzzle has no new added attraction (7)NONPLUS
13 Two groups of soldiers following the established rule (7) THEOREM
14 Small rebuke or quite a mouthful? (4) SWIG
15 Smoking a local bidi is hellish (10) DIABOLICAL
19 Below, avoid a petticoat (10)UNDERSKIRT
20 Prayers for the birds? (4)AVES
23 Player in national team thanks India's little master (7)CAPTAIN
26 Entrance form clipped neatly saving some time (7)ENTHRAL
27 Again an election gathering? Pointless! (5)INANE
28 So we hear their warning shout (9)THEREFORE
29 Vehicle's left in India perhaps, close to border (8)NEARSIDE
30 Contraction of the pupil is an expression of surprise, so is blinking (6)MYOSIS
DOWN
1 Crowds run in sandals (7)THRONGS
2 Love to keep wife and mother apart — normal, considerate ladies generally (9)WOMANKIND
3 In fact that is key during recovery (6)REALLY
5 Sign at entrance secured with metal bar (5)INGOT
6 Explosive substance disconnected by gunners, very gritty (8)GRAVELLY
7 Gather from hip, iron on reverse (5)INFER
8 Saying almost the greatest is greatest (7)MAXIMAL
9 Cosmetic for cheek and gum (8) LIPSTICK
16 Discussed terms for painting her topless in bed (8)BARTERED
17 About to make a statement based on common sense, but it might be extremely hollow (9)CAVERNOUS
18 Sonar bed laid out in stretches (8) BROADENS
19 The point of meeting beginning to get lost with insincere charm (7)UNCTION
21 Universal, versatile packing trays (7)SALVERS
22 Stone's slippery like granite (6)STEELY
24 Revolution in La Paz public square (5) PLAZA
25 Book in new edition becomes famous (5)NOTED

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

You cannot fish. The fish is not online since last two days. The clues are received through Bhavan in Australia. The grid was redrawn using software on the computer.
A blundering, floundering phase the prestigious newspaper is going through! Already tossing the grid from here and there and the unnecessary change of grid square size- a marked difference in the grid on Sunday puzzle in the magazine section -is annoying enough and now this new problem for those who depend on online edition!

[CLUELESS]

Nothing to fish today as well,
But, saving on bait.

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Issues surrounding radical hot spots (7)
5 Slabs or boards over top of tombs (7)
9 Set of various modules to cook, hence range (9)
10 Romantic evening spent in desert (5)
11 All parts joined with a hammer (6)
12 Sweep leg-cutter? (7)
14 and 22. Mind-blowing fake of recent origin’s withdrawn (4,7)
15 Pasta formed in little rings, stuffing in pork (10)
19 Perhaps one always looking at the mirror in cars sits properly (10)
20 and 21dn. By this you say you accept it but not if this clue is wrong (4,2,4)
25 Known to a select few, being part of team? (6)
27 Feet in poetry one may associate with a metre by the way it sounds (5)2
8 Perverted cases of being aggressive (3-6)
29 Aquatic creature rushed back home through barrier taking short cut (7)
30 This gives you right to employ idle vagrant (7)

DOWN
1 Dog chain in empty kennel (4)
2 Person living in remote area dismissed a sponsor (9)
3 Whiff of some rain reportedly holding up batting (6)
4 Society's measures introducing nuclear restrictions (9)
5 Spells words (5)6 Fund flow anticipated by financial institution (8)
7 Bird in pet cage flew but always within limits (5)
8 Given these, you're asked to lay them straight (5,5)
13 Booming trade in stone art (10)
16 Witness, simple chap, scratching head during cross (9)
17 Sister's days are numbered maybe after I get buried (9)
18 An expression of disgust is hard to conceal, essentially candid but cruel (8)
23 Object favourite for dogs primarily, a bone? (5)
24 Energy and time taken by salmon running upstream fetches praise (5)
26 River in central Europe flowing north, bordering Germany (4)
3349

[pammechchu]

Not getting anywhere... I need a 'kick start'....

[deepakgita]

Not getting anywhere... I need a 'kick start'....

Sorry can't help you, i'm still kicking myself

[pavalamani pragasam]

Sorry can't help you, i'm still kicking myself
:sigh2: Sailing in the same boat!

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Issues surrounding radical hot spots (7)
5 Slabs or boards over top of tombs (7)
9 Set of various modules to cook, hence range (9)
10 Romantic evening spent in desert (5)
11 All parts joined with a hammer (6)
12 Sweep leg-cutter? (7)
14 and 22. Mind-blowing fake of recent origin’s withdrawn (4,7)TAKE OFFENCE
15 Pasta formed in little rings, stuffing in pork (10)
19 Perhaps one always looking at the mirror in cars sits properly (10)NARCISSIST
20 and 21dn. By this you say you accept it but not if this clue is wrong (4,2,4)
25 Known to a select few, being part of team? (6)
27 Feet in poetry one may associate with a metre by the way it sounds (5)IAMBI
8 Perverted cases of being aggressive (3-6)
29 Aquatic creature rushed back home through barrier taking short cut (7)
30 This gives you right to employ idle vagrant (7)

DOWN
1 Dog chain in empty kennel (4)
2 Person living in remote area dismissed a sponsor (9)
3 Whiff of some rain reportedly holding up batting (6)
4 Society's measures introducing nuclear restrictions (9)
5 Spells words (5)6 Fund flow anticipated by financial institution (8)
7 Bird in pet cage flew but always within limits (5)
8 Given these, you're asked to lay them straight (5,5)
13 Booming trade in stone art (10)STENTORIAN
16 Witness, simple chap, scratching head during cross (9)
17 Sister's days are numbered maybe after I get buried (9)
18 An expression of disgust is hard to conceal, essentially candid but cruel (8)
23 Object favourite for dogs primarily, a bone? (5)
24 Energy and time taken by salmon running upstream fetches praise (5)EXTOL
26 River in central Europe flowing north, bordering Germany (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Issues surrounding radical hot spots (7) TROPICS
5 Slabs or boards over top of tombs (7)
9 Set of various modules to cook, hence range (9) KITCHENER
10 Romantic evening spent in desert (5)
11 All parts joined with a hammer (6)
12 Sweep leg-cutter? (7)
14 and 22. Mind-blowing fake of recent origin’s withdrawn (4,7)TAKE OFFENCE
15 Pasta formed in little rings, stuffing in pork (10) TORTELLINI
19 Perhaps one always looking at the mirror in cars sits properly (10)NARCISSIST
20 and 21dn. By this you say you accept it but not if this clue is wrong (4,2,4)
25 Known to a select few, being part of team? (6)
27 Feet in poetry one may associate with a metre by the way it sounds (5)IAMBI
8 Perverted cases of being aggressive (3-6) TWO-FISTED
29 Aquatic creature rushed back home through barrier taking short cut (7)
30 This gives you right to employ idle vagrant (7)

DOWN
1 Dog chain in empty kennel (4)
2 Person living in remote area dismissed a sponsor (9)
3 Whiff of some rain reportedly holding up batting (6)
4 Society's measures introducing nuclear restrictions (9)
5 Spells words (5)
6 Fund flow anticipated by financial institution (8) BANKROLL
7 Bird in pet cage flew but always within limits (5)
8 Given these, you're asked to lay them straight (5,5)
13 Booming trade in stone art (10)STENTORIAN
16 Witness, simple chap, scratching head during cross (9)
17 Sister's days are numbered maybe after I get buried (9)
18 An expression of disgust is hard to conceal, essentially candid but cruel (8)
23 Object favourite for dogs primarily, a bone? (5)
24 Energy and time taken by salmon running upstream fetches praise (5)EXTOL
26 River in central Europe flowing north, bordering Germany (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Issues surrounding radical hot spots (7) TROPICS
5 Slabs or boards over top of tombs (7)TABLETS
9 Set of various modules to cook, hence range (9) KITCHENER
10 Romantic evening spent in desert (5)NEGEV
11 All parts joined with a hammer (6)MALLET
12 Sweep leg-cutter? (7)SURGEON
14 and 22. Mind-blowing fake of recent origin’s withdrawn (4,7)TAKE OFFENCE
15 Pasta formed in little rings, stuffing in pork (10) TORTELLINI
19 Perhaps one always looking at the mirror in cars sits properly (10)NARCISSIST
20 and 21dn. By this you say you accept it but not if this clue is wrong (4,2,4)SUCH IS LIFE
25 Known to a select few, being part of team? (6)INSIDE
27 Feet in poetry one may associate with a metre by the way it sounds (5)IAMBI
8 Perverted cases of being aggressive (3-6) TWO-FISTED
29 Aquatic creature rushed back home through barrier taking short cut (7)NARWHAL
30 This gives you right to employ idle vagrant (7)YIELDER

DOWN
1 Dog chain in empty kennel (4)TYKE
2 Person living in remote area dismissed a sponsor (9)OUTBACKER
3 Whiff of some rain reportedly holding up batting (6)INHALE
4 Society's measures introducing nuclear restrictions (9)SANCTIONS
5 Spells words (5)TERMS
6 Fund flow anticipated by financial institution (8) BANKROLL
7 Bird in pet cage flew but always within limits (5)EAGLE
8 Given these, you're asked to lay them straight (5,5)SEVEN EIGHT
13 Booming trade in stone art (10)STENTORIAN
16 Witness, simple chap, scratching head during cross (9)TESTIMONY
17 Sister's days are numbered maybe after I get buried (9)INUNDATED
18 An expression of disgust is hard to conceal, essentially candid but cruel (8)FIENDISH
23 Object favourite for dogs primarily, a bone? (5)FEMUR
24 Energy and time taken by salmon running upstream fetches praise (5)EXTOL
26 River in central Europe flowing north, bordering Germany (4)ODER

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

[CLUELESS]

Could catch half a fish today!!!!!!

Only the clues appear, but where is the grid??
The page indicates arrow to page 2 - BUT where is page 2 ???
The Down clues are in bold font, BUT the across clues are normal. Is this any indication to the solver??

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Nut finally shut and bolted church door (8)
5 Sad physician’s distressed? On the contrary (6)
9 Problem horse starting off without right master (8)
10 Girl’s oath heard in competition (6)
12 Fair lady meeting knight (4)
13 Without doubt one can be repelled by the Spanish in challenge (10)
15 Sweat according to Greek character exists in small measure (12)
18 Focusses on criminal cases about import of English books (12)
21 Election involving councillor, broadcast over this media? (10)
22 Strong beer without trace of bitterness (4)
24 Jail as punishment revoked for American’s honesty (6)
25 Fuel ignited shelters without oxygen? (8)
26 Scatter remains after small pail's emptied (6)
27 Rally efficiently to control return of disorder (8)

DOWN
1 Made certain run out resulted (6)
2 Jailor leaves Norway for another country (6)
3 Small unit of weight in India comes up with plenty! (1,3)
4 Averts dispute in conservation discussion (12)
6 Free drink taken inside after beano finally began (10)
7 Viruses from environment, alien vehicle brought back (8)
8 Testing contents of boxes, say in godown (8)
11 Resemblances Ms. Garewal and late Iris shared (12)
14 Court No. 1’s restored, included in Monica’s preferences (10)
16 Disciplines son and playful niece involved in vacuous capers (8)
17 Modern terminal’s nucleus moved out inside (8)
19 Stomach muscles brother built up to digest! (6)
20 Poisonous dye, lad mixed (6)
23 Dancing feet to entertain (4

3357

[deepakgita]

Could catch half a fish today!!!!!!

Only the clues appear, but where is the grid??
The page indicates arrow to page 2 - BUT where is page 2 ???
The Down clues are in bold font, BUT the across clues are normal. Is this any indication to the solver??

That fish is one day old!!

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Nut finally shut and bolted church door (8)
5 Sad physician’s distressed? On the contrary (6)
9 Problem horse starting off without right master (8)
10 Girl’s oath heard in competition (6)
12 Fair lady meeting knight (4)
13 Without doubt one can be repelled by the Spanish in challenge (10)
15 Sweat according to Greek character exists in small measure (12)
18 Focusses on criminal cases about import of English books (12)
21 Election involving councillor, broadcast over this media? (10)
22 Strong beer without trace of bitterness (4) ABLE
24 Jail as punishment revoked for American’s honesty (6)
25 Fuel ignited shelters without oxygen? (8)
26 Scatter remains after small pail's emptied (6)
27 Rally efficiently to control return of disorder (8) ASSEMBLY
DOWN
1 Made certain run out resulted (6)
2 Jailor leaves Norway for another country (6)
3 Small unit of weight in India comes up with plenty! (1,3)
4 Averts dispute in conservation discussion (12)
6 Free drink taken inside after beano finally began (10)
7 Viruses from environment, alien vehicle brought back (8)
8 Testing contents of boxes, say in godown (8)
11 Resemblances Ms. Garewal and late Iris shared (12) SIMILARITIES
14 Court No. 1’s restored, included in Monica’s preferences (10)
16 Disciplines son and playful niece involved in vacuous capers (8)
17 Modern terminal’s nucleus moved out inside (8)
19 Stomach muscles brother built up to digest! (6) ABSORB
20 Poisonous dye, lad mixed (6) DEADLY
23 Dancing feet to entertain (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Nut finally shut and bolted church door (8)
5 Sad physician’s distressed? On the contrary (6)
9 Problem horse starting off without right master (8)
10 Girl’s oath heard in competition (6)
12 Fair lady meeting knight (4)
13 Without doubt one can be repelled by the Spanish in challenge (10)
15 Sweat according to Greek character exists in small measure (12)
18 Focusses on criminal cases about import of English books (12)
21 Election involving councillor, broadcast over this media? (10)
22 Strong beer without trace of bitterness (4) ABLE
24 Jail as punishment revoked for American’s honesty (6)
25 Fuel ignited shelters without oxygen? (8)
26 Scatter remains after small pail's emptied (6) SPLASH
27 Rally efficiently to control return of disorder (8) ASSEMBLY
DOWN
1 Made certain run out resulted (6)
2 Jailor leaves Norway for another country (6)
3 Small unit of weight in India comes up with plenty! (1,3)
4 Averts dispute in conservation discussion (12)
6 Free drink taken inside after beano finally began (10)
7 Viruses from environment, alien vehicle brought back (8)
8 Testing contents of boxes, say in godown (8) ESSAYING
11 Resemblances Ms. Garewal and late Iris shared (12) SIMILARITIES
14 Court No. 1’s restored, included in Monica’s preferences (10)
16 Disciplines son and playful niece involved in vacuous capers (8) SCIENCES
17 Modern terminal’s nucleus moved out inside (8) INTERNAL
19 Stomach muscles brother built up to digest! (6) ABSORB
20 Poisonous dye, lad mixed (6) DEADLY
23 Dancing feet to entertain (4) FETE

[CLUELESS]

That fish is one day old!!

You are right, Col. that fish was a day old.
BUT the fresh fish of today has not been swimming - not even the half.

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Nut finally shut and bolted church door (8)
5 Sad physician’s distressed? On the contrary (6)
9 Problem horse starting off without right master (8)
10 Girl’s oath heard in competition (6)
12 Fair lady meeting knight (4)
13 Without doubt one can be repelled by the Spanish in challenge (10)DEFINITELY
15 Sweat according to Greek character exists in small measure (12)
18 Focusses on criminal cases about import of English books (12)CONCENTRATES
21 Election involving councillor, broadcast over this media? (10)
22 Strong beer without trace of bitterness (4) ABLE
24 Jail as punishment revoked for American’s honesty (6)
25 Fuel ignited shelters without oxygen? (8)
26 Scatter remains after small pail's emptied (6) SPLASH
27 Rally efficiently to control return of disorder (8) ASSEMBLY
DOWN
1 Made certain run out resulted (6)
2 Jailor leaves Norway for another country (6)TURKEY
3 Small unit of weight in India comes up with plenty! (1,3)A LOT
4 Averts dispute in conservation discussion (12)CONVERSATION
6 Free drink taken inside after beano finally began (10)
7 Viruses from environment, alien vehicle brought back (8)
8 Testing contents of boxes, say in godown (8) ESSAYING
11 Resemblances Ms. Garewal and late Iris shared (12) SIMILARITIES
14 Court No. 1’s restored, included in Monica’s preferences (10)
16 Disciplines son and playful niece involved in vacuous capers (8) SCIENCES
17 Modern terminal’s nucleus moved out inside (8) INTERNAL
19 Stomach muscles brother built up to digest! (6) ABSORB
20 Poisonous dye, lad mixed (6) DEADLY
23 Dancing feet to entertain (4) FETE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Nut finally shut and bolted church door (8)ENTRANCE
5 Sad physician’s distressed? On the contrary (6)SOMBRE
9 Problem horse starting off without right master (8)SURMOUNT
10 Girl’s oath heard in competition (6)DISCUS
12 Fair lady meeting knight (4)EVEN
13 Without doubt one can be repelled by the Spanish in challenge (10)DEFINITELY
15 Sweat according to Greek character exists in small measure (12)PERSPIRATION
18 Focusses on criminal cases about import of English books (12)CONCENTRATES
21 Election involving councillor, broadcast over this media? (10)ELECTRONIC
22 Strong beer without trace of bitterness (4) ABLE
24 Jail as punishment revoked for American’s honesty (6)CANDOR
25 Fuel ignited shelters without oxygen? (8)FIREWOOD
26 Scatter remains after small pail's emptied (6) SPLASH
27 Rally efficiently to control return of disorder (8) ASSEMBLY
DOWN
1 Made certain run out resulted (6)ENSUED
2 Jailor leaves Norway for another country (6)TURKEY
3 Small unit of weight in India comes up with plenty! (1,3)A LOT
4 Averts dispute in conservation discussion (12)CONVERSATION
6 Free drink taken inside after beano finally began (10)ORIGINATED
7 Viruses from environment, alien vehicle brought back (8)BACTERIA
8 Testing contents of boxes, say in godown (8) ESSAYING
11 Resemblances Ms. Garewal and late Iris shared (12) SIMILARITIES
14 Court No. 1’s restored, included in Monica’s preferences (10)SELECTIONS
16 Disciplines son and playful niece involved in vacuous capers (8) SCIENCES
17 Modern terminal’s nucleus moved out inside (8) INTERNAL
19 Stomach muscles brother built up to digest! (6) ABSORB
20 Poisonous dye, lad mixed (6) DEADLY
23 Dancing feet to entertain (4) FETE

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Sign of spirit incomplete, Mumbai Indians admitted (6)
4 3rd quarter outlook not ok, needs new capital (6)
9 Lads, on return shed tears about youth leader (4)
10 Institute agreement to admit non-performing model (10)
11 Treasurer to stop accepting purse without limits (6)
12 Thought experienced partner should be replaced readily first (8)
13 Powerful nuclear blast on Governor's trail... (9)
15 ... shakes roots and trunk (5)
16 Terribly out of date duet out in the air (5)
18 Way others turned out is fit for voyage (9)
22 Luxury car not fully made in French province (8) LIMOUSIN
23 Hotel to accommodate princess and a fellow citizen (6) INDIAN
25 Trendy dressworker is an inmate (10) INHABITANT
26 Match without maiden this season (4) TIME
27 Senator, around Wednesday will reach the country (6) SWEDEN
28 Member's first monthly article delivered through errand boy (6)
DOWN
1 Viscous gel applied around pitch before Underwood's first ball (7)
2 Some, by mistake take saint as prophet (5)
3 Heard current practice to sack setter is unbiased (7)
5 Traffic system a new boy operated on blackout (3-3)
6 Reject food first offered on return at old city (9)
7 Chats about train set I took away (7)
8 African mountain range, one lean edifice (6,7)
14 Sweet of political satirist to keep General Assembly out of Coalgate corruption (9)
17 Beasts when injected with a bit of Ranitidine become companions (7)
19 Cut bone off, replace with a prime steel pipe (7)
20 Chief Ambassador takes on publicist (7)
21 A small judge in old court (6)
24 Short meeting with top two umpires for a bit of information (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11084/article6006797.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Sign of spirit incomplete, Mumbai Indians admitted (6)
4 3rd quarter outlook not ok, needs new capital (6)
9 Lads, on return shed tears about youth leader (4)
10 Institute agreement to admit non-performing model (10)
11 Treasurer to stop accepting purse without limits (6)
12 Thought experienced partner should be replaced readily first (8)
13 Powerful nuclear blast on Governor's trail... (9)
15 ... shakes roots and trunk (5)
16 Terribly out of date duet out in the air (5)
18 Way others turned out is fit for voyage (9)
22 Luxury car not fully made in French province (8) LIMOUSIN
23 Hotel to accommodate princess and a fellow citizen (6) INDIAN
25 Trendy dressworker is an inmate (10) INHABITANT
26 Match without maiden this season (4) TIME
27 Senator, around Wednesday will reach the country (6) SWEDEN
28 Member's first monthly article delivered through errand boy (6)
DOWN
1 Viscous gel applied around pitch before Underwood's first ball (7) GLOBULE
2 Some, by mistake take saint as prophet (5) MOSES
3 Heard current practice to sack setter is unbiased (7) NEUTRAL
5 Traffic system a new boy operated on blackout (3-3) ONE WAY
6 Reject food first offered on return at old city (9)
7 Chats about train set I took away (7)
8 African mountain range, one lean edifice (6,7)
14 Sweet of political satirist to keep General Assembly out of Coalgate corruption (9)
17 Beasts when injected with a bit of Ranitidine become companions (7)
19 Cut bone off, replace with a prime steel pipe (7)
20 Chief Ambassador takes on publicist (7)
21 A small judge in old court (6)
24 Short meeting with top two umpires for a bit of information (5) DATUM

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Sign of spirit incomplete, Mumbai Indians admitted (6)GEMINI
4 3rd quarter outlook not ok, needs new capital (6)
9 Lads, on return shed tears about youth leader (4)BOYS
10 Institute agreement to admit non-performing model (10)
11 Treasurer to stop accepting purse without limits (6)BURSAR
12 Thought experienced partner should be replaced readily first (8)
13 Powerful nuclear blast on Governor's trail... (9)
15 ... shakes roots and trunk (5)
16 Terribly out of date duet out in the air (5)
18 Way others turned out is fit for voyage (9)SEAWORTHY
22 Luxury car not fully made in French province (8) LIMOUSIN
23 Hotel to accommodate princess and a fellow citizen (6) INDIAN
25 Trendy dressworker is an inmate (10) INHABITANT
26 Match without maiden this season (4) TIME
27 Senator, around Wednesday will reach the country (6) SWEDEN
28 Member's first monthly article delivered through errand boy (6)
DOWN
1 Viscous gel applied around pitch before Underwood's first ball (7) GLOBULE
2 Some, by mistake take saint as prophet (5) MOSES
3 Heard current practice to sack setter is unbiased (7) NEUTRAL
5 Traffic system a new boy operated on blackout (3-3) ONE WAY
6 Reject food first offered on return at old city (9)
7 Chats about train set I took away (7)
8 African mountain range, one lean edifice (6,7)
14 Sweet of political satirist to keep General Assembly out of Coalgate corruption (9)
17 Beasts when injected with a bit of Ranitidine become companions (7)
19 Cut bone off, replace with a prime steel pipe (7)
20 Chief Ambassador takes on publicist (7)HEADMAN
21 A small judge in old court (6)
24 Short meeting with top two umpires for a bit of information (5) DATUM

[CLUELESS]

thanks Col for the grid - will try same tomorrow.
ACROSS
1 Sign of spirit incomplete, Mumbai Indians admitted (6)GEMINI
4 3rd quarter outlook not ok, needs new capital (6)
9 Lads, on return shed tears about youth leader (4)BOYS
10 Institute agreement to admit non-performing model (10)
11 Treasurer to stop accepting purse without limits (6)BURSAR
12 Thought experienced partner should be replaced readily first (8) REASONED
13 Powerful nuclear blast on Governor's trail... (9)
15 ... shakes roots and trunk (5) TORSO
16 Terribly out of date duet out in the air (5)
18 Way others turned out is fit for voyage (9)SEAWORTHY
22 Luxury car not fully made in French province (8) LIMOUSIN
23 Hotel to accommodate princess and a fellow citizen (6) INDIAN
25 Trendy dressworker is an inmate (10) INHABITANT
26 Match without maiden this season (4) TIME
27 Senator, around Wednesday will reach the country (6) SWEDEN
28 Member's first monthly article delivered through errand boy (6)
DOWN
1 Viscous gel applied around pitch before Underwood's first ball (7) GLOBULE
2 Some, by mistake take saint as prophet (5) MOSES
3 Heard current practice to sack setter is unbiased (7) NEUTRAL
5 Traffic system a new boy operated on blackout (3-3) ONE WAY
6 Reject food first offered on return at old city (9)
7 Chats about train set I took away (7) NATTERS
8 African mountain range, one lean edifice (6,7)
14 Sweet of political satirist to keep General Assembly out of Coalgate corruption (9) CHOCOLATE
17 Beasts when injected with a bit of Ranitidine become companions (7) FRIENDS
19 Cut bone off, replace with a prime steel pipe (7)
20 Chief Ambassador takes on publicist (7)HEADMAN
21 A small judge in old court (6)
24 Short meeting with top two umpires for a bit of information (5) DATUM

[deepakgita]

thanks Col for the grid - will try same tomorrow.


That link will not work for tomorrow's CW. The link is being given to earlier CW's which used the same grid by the same setter, for eg., the above link goes to CW No 11084 by Afterdark published in the Hindu on 14 May 14

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Sign of spirit incomplete, Mumbai Indians admitted (6)GEMINI
4 3rd quarter outlook not ok, needs new capital (6)LONDON
9 Lads, on return shed tears about youth leader (4)BOYS
10 Institute agreement to admit non-performing model (10)UNIVERSITY
11 Treasurer to stop accepting purse without limits (6)BURSAR
12 Thought experienced partner should be replaced readily first (8) REASONED
13 Powerful nuclear blast on Governor's trail... (9)HERCULEAN
15 ... shakes roots and trunk (5) TORSO
16 Terribly out of date duet out in the air (5)AFOOT
18 Way others turned out is fit for voyage (9)SEAWORTHY
22 Luxury car not fully made in French province (8) LIMOUSIN
23 Hotel to accommodate princess and a fellow citizen (6) INDIAN
25 Trendy dressworker is an inmate (10) INHABITANT
26 Match without maiden this season (4) TIME
27 Senator, around Wednesday will reach the country (6) SWEDEN
28 Member's first monthly article delivered through errand boy (6)LEGMAN
DOWN
1 Viscous gel applied around pitch before Underwood's first ball (7) GLOBULE
2 Some, by mistake take saint as prophet (5) MOSES
3 Heard current practice to sack setter is unbiased (7) NEUTRAL
5 Traffic system a new boy operated on blackout (3-3) ONE WAY
6 Reject food first offered on return at old city (9)DISHONOUR
7 Chats about train set I took away (7) NATTERS
8 African mountain range, one lean edifice (6,7)SIERRA LEONEAN
14 Sweet of political satirist to keep General Assembly out of Coalgate corruption (9) CHOCOLATE
17 Beasts when injected with a bit of Ranitidine become companions (7) FRIENDS
19 Cut bone off, replace with a prime steel pipe (7)WHISTLE
20 Chief Ambassador takes on publicist (7)HEADMAN
21 A small judge in old court (6)ASSIZE
24 Short meeting with top two umpires for a bit of information (5) DATUM

:clap::clap::clap: A nice puzzle with some Tamil movies with English titles as answers.

[CLUELESS]

Col! grateful if you could keep providing the link along with your routine daily posts.
ONLY UNTIL The Hindu mends its way.:yes::ty:

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Go after Asian river business (8)
5 In Tolkien, Tom Bombadil’s put six feet under . . . (6)
10 . . . Baggins (hobbit) heartily upset about Bombadil’s end (5)
11 Embargo on ballistic missile (9)
12 Produce item of jewellery found inside container (5,2)
13 Battle of New Orleans? (7)
14 About average on violin, having committed tune to memory originally (4,2,8)
17 One altering certain features in a theatre? (7,7)
21 Hot drink required in not entirely warm French castle (7)
23 Terrible tsar stuck on promontory in novel (7)
24 PM includes this one not far away (9)
25 Group’s leader brought in awful song (5)
26 Former Scottish philosopher, the pposite of 5 (6)
27 Knowing nothing, such a crossword can’t be solved! (8)
Down
1 Drink — one tipple brought in by me (6) IMBIBE
2 From a republic in Africa, a young man’s turned up to see spiritual leader (5,4) DALAI LAMA
3 Small lumberjack, one who toils (7) SLOGGER
4 Ornate orb connoisseur misrepresented in book (8,6) ROBINSON CRUSOE
6 Annoyed, wanted to catch learner driver (7) NEEDLED
7 Being broadcast from Barcelona, ironically (2,3)
8 Past patron saint causes an exclamation (2,6)
9 Legal walk (14)
15 Train in club on piece of gymnastic equipment (4,5)
16 Watch tapes etc., haphazardly (8)
18 Article on more complex proposition that has been proved (7)
19 Haughty and extremely excitable man of high rank abroad (7)
20 Time off in bay (6)
22 A long letter (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Go after Asian river business (8)INDUSTRY
5 In Tolkien, Tom Bombadil’s put six feet under . . . (6)
10 . . . Baggins (hobbit) heartily upset about Bombadil’s end (5)
11 Embargo on ballistic missile (9)BOOMERANG
12 Produce item of jewellery found inside container (5,2)
13 Battle of New Orleans? (7)
14 About average on violin, having committed tune to memory originally (4,2,8)
17 One altering certain features in a theatre? (7,7)
21 Hot drink required in not entirely warm French castle (7)CHATEAU
23 Terrible tsar stuck on promontory in novel (7)
24 PM includes this one not far away (9)
25 Group’s leader brought in awful song (5)
26 Former Scottish philosopher, the pposite of 5 (6)
27 Knowing nothing, such a crossword can’t be solved! (8)
Down
1 Drink — one tipple brought in by me (6) IMBIBE
2 From a republic in Africa, a young man’s turned up to see spiritual leader (5,4) DALAI LAMA
3 Small lumberjack, one who toils (7) SLOGGER
4 Ornate orb connoisseur misrepresented in book (8,6) ROBINSON CRUSOE
6 Annoyed, wanted to catch learner driver (7) NEEDLED
7 Being broadcast from Barcelona, ironically (2,3)ON AIR
8 Past patron saint causes an exclamation (2,6)
9 Legal walk (14)
15 Train in club on piece of gymnastic equipment (4,5)
16 Watch tapes etc., haphazardly (8)SPECTATE
18 Article on more complex proposition that has been proved (7)
19 Haughty and extremely excitable man of high rank abroad (7)
20 Time off in bay (6)
22 A long letter (5)

[deepakgita]

*Starred clues all belong to a common category. There is no definition for these clues.
ACROSS
6 It’s played by 3-50 per cent of Mordor church — a hum basically (7)
7 Brachylogy is to talk, say, about isotopy often (7)
9 Monster created biz mantra (5)
10 Most foul wet decks I scrubbed (9)
12 Pattern of teasing (7)
13 Following one auditor, revolutionary used a fencing acknowledgement (6)
15 Say, Brazilian football club lost top form, then hired Erica (5,8)
19 Leading Hungarian attacker sprinted to evade Neymar’s chase (6)
20 Spoil vehicle about to be used for tilling (7)
23 Government body built poor constructions (9)
24 Sweeping stroke from midfielder wearing belt (5)
26 Trainee dingoes found wanting (7)
27 Reproduce songs about to be broadcasted (7)
DOWN
1 A strange plant (4)
2 Ancient banking house applied science to remove brunette’s heart (6)
3, 14* Bad glove with uneven design (6,3,9)
4 Legendary footballer needs boy to get one Italian spice (8)
5 This can end badly and become a letdown (10)
6* German footballer (not Italian) found in departmental store (6)
7* Support finally withdrawn by Henry (4)
8 Stay at terrace to contribute to endless talk (6)
12 Crosswords person (10)
16 Intent is to build a place in China (8)
17* Present utensil on the radio (6)
18* Indian god’s lacking a … (6)
21 Reserve German police officer was embraced by a Pole (6)
22 Support part of the society (4)
25 Excited girl enters Goa and returns (4)

Link to grid http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11022/article5744710.ece

[deepakgita]

*Starred clues all belong to a common category. There is no definition for these clues.
ACROSS
6 It’s played by 3-50 per cent of Mordor church — a hum basically (7) MORCEAU
7 Brachylogy is to talk, say, about isotopy often (7)
9 Monster created biz mantra (5)
10 Most foul wet decks I scrubbed (9)
12 Pattern of teasing (7)
13 Following one auditor, revolutionary used a fencing acknowledgement (6)
15 Say, Brazilian football club lost top form, then hired Erica (5,8)
19 Leading Hungarian attacker sprinted to evade Neymar’s chase (6)
20 Spoil vehicle about to be used for tilling (7)
23 Government body built poor constructions (9)
24 Sweeping stroke from midfielder wearing belt (5)
26 Trainee dingoes found wanting (7)
27 Reproduce songs about to be broadcasted (7)
DOWN
1 A strange plant (4)
2 Ancient banking house applied science to remove brunette’s heart (6)
3, 14* Bad glove with uneven design (6,3,9) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
4 Legendary footballer needs boy to get one Italian spice (8)
5 This can end badly and become a letdown (10)
6* German footballer (not Italian) found in departmental store (6) MOZART
7* Support finally withdrawn by Henry (4) BACH
8 Stay at terrace to contribute to endless talk (6)
12 Crosswords person (10)
16 Intent is to build a place in China (8)
17* Present utensil on the radio (6)
18* Indian god’s lacking a … (6) BRAHMS
21 Reserve German police officer was embraced by a Pole (6)
22 Support part of the society (4)
25 Excited girl enters Goa and returns (4)

Link to grid http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5744710.ece (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11022/article5744710.ece)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
6 It’s played by 3-50 per cent of Mordor church — a hum basically (7) MORCEAU
7 Brachylogy is to talk, say, about isotopy often (7)BREVITY
9 Monster created biz mantra (5)ZIMBO
10 Most foul wet decks I scrubbed (9)WICKEDEST
12 Pattern of teasing (7)
13 Following one auditor, revolutionary used a fencing acknowledgement (6)
15 Say, Brazilian football club lost top form, then hired Erica (5,8)
19 Leading Hungarian attacker sprinted to evade Neymar’s chase (6)
20 Spoil vehicle about to be used for tilling (7)TRACTOR
23 Government body built poor constructions (9)POLITBURO
24 Sweeping stroke from midfielder wearing belt (5)
26 Trainee dingoes found wanting (7)
27 Reproduce songs about to be broadcasted (7)
DOWN
1 A strange plant (4)
2 Ancient banking house applied science to remove brunette’s heart (6)
3, 14* Bad glove with uneven design (6,3,9) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
4 Legendary footballer needs boy to get one Italian spice (8)
5 This can end badly and become a letdown (10)
6* German footballer (not Italian) found in departmental store (6) MOZART
7* Support finally withdrawn by Henry (4) BACH
8 Stay at terrace to contribute to endless talk (6)
12 Crosswords person (10)
16 Intent is to build a place in China (8)
17* Present utensil on the radio (6)
18* Indian god’s lacking a … (6) BRAHMS
21 Reserve German police officer was embraced by a Pole (6)
22 Support part of the society (4)
25 Excited girl enters Goa and returns (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
6 It’s played by 3-50 per cent of Mordor church — a hum basically (7) MORCEAU
7 Brachylogy is to talk, say, about isotopy often (7)BREVITY
9 Monster created biz mantra (5)ZIMBO
10 Most foul wet decks I scrubbed (9)WICKEDEST
12 Pattern of teasing (7)RIBBING
13 Following one auditor, revolutionary used a fencing acknowledgement (6)TOUCHE
15 Say, Brazilian football club lost top form, then hired Erica (5,8)SOUTH AMERICAN
19 Leading Hungarian attacker sprinted to evade Neymar’s chase (6)HASTEN
20 Spoil vehicle about to be used for tilling (7)TRACTOR
23 Government body built poor constructions (9)POLITBURO
24 Sweeping stroke from midfielder wearing belt (5)SLASH
26 Trainee dingoes found wanting (7)NEEDING
27 Reproduce songs about to be broadcasted (7)ENGROSS

DOWN
1 A strange plant (4)ARUM
2 Ancient banking house applied science to remove brunette’s heart (6)MEDICI
3, 14* Bad glove with uneven design (6,3,9) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
4 Legendary footballer needs boy to get one Italian spice (8)PEPORINI
5 This can end badly and become a letdown (10)DISENCHANT
6* German footballer (not Italian) found in departmental store (6) MOZART
7* Support finally withdrawn by Henry (4) BACH
8 Stay at terrace to contribute to endless talk (6)YATTER
12 Crosswords person (10)BOOKSELLER
16 Intent is to build a place in China (8)TIENSTIN
17* Present utensil on the radio (6)CHOPIN
18* Indian god’s lacking a … (6) BRAHMS
21 Reserve German police officer was embraced by a Pole (6)ASSIGN
22 Support part of the society (4)RUNG
25 Excited girl enters Goa and returns (4)AGOG

:clap::clap::clap: A puzzle with two themes-musical composers and football!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Note to help instrument player (7)
5 Animals don't have time for priests (6)
11 Practising without original permit is dishonest (5)
12 Project X included a display to contrast (9)
13 Poster bundle hides a book (4, 2)
14 Enlised (6, 2)
16 Some parrot exercise? (4)
17 Betels I dig out are eatable (10)
20 Riyadh, a crisis? (3, 4, 3)
21 Boast about dress (4)
24 Throw beers out without doubt (2, 2, 4)
26 Without hesitation, bathed and exposed to view (6)
28 Manage a leader's inconveniences at the temple (9)
29 Wetland animal returns to Southern Hemisphere (5)
30 Dig westwards with shovel to Oregon (6)
31 Ban lad caught with book (7)
Down
2 Made an ideal ET? (9)
3 Recruit gangster as a show of intent (6)
4 Toni just had a revolutionary Japanese delicacy (4)
6 A returning north Indian god at top of Himalayan shrine (8)
7 Big Street is wide (5)
8 Small church has 2.71828 m outside– spire (7)
9 Werewolf returned, had cream (6)
10 Formerly, Kimi Raikkonen, we hear, was a tax collector? (9)
15 Ranking that woman's curve takes one year (9)
18 Sausage, uncooked, with a touch of turmeric, split open on the outside (9)
19 Military officer wrecks room (8)
20 Slaughter last of leader's following, except revolutionary (7)
22 Indian fool rejects University, takes up agriculture initially and becomes the enlightened one (6)
23 He's at the heart of Carbon and Methyl Isocyanate? (6)
25 A cry when innerwear's visible outside, initially (5)
27 Capital of Sri Lanka's Colombo, ultimately (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Note to help instrument player (7)
5 Animals don't have time for priests (6)
11 Practising without original permit is dishonest (5)
12 Project X included a display to contrast (9)
13 Poster bundle hides a book (4, 2)
14 Enlised (6, 2)
16 Some parrot exercise? (4)ROTE
17 Betels I dig out are eatable (10)DIGESTIBLE
20 Riyadh, a crisis? (3, 4, 3)
21 Boast about dress (4)BRAG
24 Throw beers out without doubt (2, 2, 4)TO BE SURE
26 Without hesitation, bathed and exposed to view (6)
28 Manage a leader's inconveniences at the temple (9)
29 Wetland animal returns to Southern Hemisphere (5)
30 Dig westwards with shovel to Oregon (6)
31 Ban lad caught with book (7)
Down
2 Made an ideal ET? (9)
3 Recruit gangster as a show of intent (6)
4 Toni just had a revolutionary Japanese delicacy (4)
6 A returning north Indian god at top of Himalayan shrine (8)
7 Big Street is wide (5)BROAD
8 Small church has 2.71828 m outside– spire (7)
9 Werewolf returned, had cream (6)
10 Formerly, Kimi Raikkonen, we hear, was a tax collector? (9)
15 Ranking that woman's curve takes one year (9)
18 Sausage, uncooked, with a touch of turmeric, split open on the outside (9)
19 Military officer wrecks room (8)
20 Slaughter last of leader's following, except revolutionary (7)
22 Indian fool rejects University, takes up agriculture initially and becomes the enlightened one (6)
23 He's at the heart of Carbon and Methyl Isocyanate? (6)
25 A cry when innerwear's visible outside, initially (5)
27 Capital of Sri Lanka's Colombo, ultimately (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Note to help instrument player (7)
5 Animals don't have time for priests (6) RABBIS
11 Practising without original permit is dishonest (5)
12 Project X included a display to contrast (9)
13 Poster bundle hides a book (4, 2)
14 Enlised (6, 2)
16 Some parrot exercise? (4)ROTE
17 Betels I dig out are eatable (10)DIGESTIBLE
20 Riyadh, a crisis? (3, 4, 3)
21 Boast about dress (4)BRAG
24 Throw beers out without doubt (2, 2, 4)TO BE SURE
26 Without hesitation, bathed and exposed to view (6) SHOWED
28 Manage a leader's inconveniences at the temple (9)
29 Wetland animal returns to Southern Hemisphere (5)
30 Dig westwards with shovel to Oregon (6)
31 Ban lad caught with book (7)
Down
2 Made an ideal ET? (9)
3 Recruit gangster as a show of intent (6)
4 Toni just had a revolutionary Japanese delicacy (4)
6 A returning north Indian god at top of Himalayan shrine (8) AMARNATH
7 Big Street is wide (5)BROAD
8 Small church has 2.71828 m outside– spire (7) STEEPLE
9 Werewolf returned, had cream (6)
10 Formerly, Kimi Raikkonen, we hear, was a tax collector? (9)
15 Ranking that woman's curve takes one year (9)
18 Sausage, uncooked, with a touch of turmeric, split open on the outside (9)
19 Military officer wrecks room (8)
20 Slaughter last of leader's following, except revolutionary (7)
22 Indian fool rejects University, takes up agriculture initially and becomes the enlightened one (6)
23 He's at the heart of Carbon and Methyl Isocyanate? (6)
25 A cry when innerwear's visible outside, initially (5) BRAVO
27 Capital of Sri Lanka's Colombo, ultimately (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Note to help instrument player (7)
5 Animals don't have time for priests (6) RABBIS
11 Practising without original permit is dishonest (5)
12 Project X included a display to contrast (9)
13 Poster bundle hides a book (4, 2)
14 Enlised (6, 2)
16 Some parrot exercise? (4)ROTE
17 Betels I dig out are eatable (10)DIGESTIBLE
20 Riyadh, a crisis? (3, 4, 3)
21 Boast about dress (4)BRAG
24 Throw beers out without doubt (2, 2, 4)TO BE SURE
26 Without hesitation, bathed and exposed to view (6) SHOWED
28 Manage a leader's inconveniences at the temple (9) HEADACHES
29 Wetland animal returns to Southern Hemisphere (5) MARSH
30 Dig westwards with shovel to Oregon (6) ROOTLE
31 Ban lad caught with book (7) BOYCOTT
Down
2 Made an ideal ET? (9) ALIENATED
3 Recruit gangster as a show of intent (6)
4 Toni just had a revolutionary Japanese delicacy (4)
6 A returning north Indian god at top of Himalayan shrine (8) AMARNATH
7 Big Street is wide (5)BROAD
8 Small church has 2.71828 m outside– spire (7) STEEPLE
9 Werewolf returned, had cream (6)
10 Formerly, Kimi Raikkonen, we hear, was a tax collector? (9)
15 Ranking that woman's curve takes one year (9)
18 Sausage, uncooked, with a touch of turmeric, split open on the outside (9)
19 Military officer wrecks room (8)
20 Slaughter last of leader's following, except revolutionary (7)
22 Indian fool rejects University, takes up agriculture initially and becomes the enlightened one (6)
23 He's at the heart of Carbon and Methyl Isocyanate? (6)
25 A cry when innerwear's visible outside, initially (5) BRAVO
27 Capital of Sri Lanka's Colombo, ultimately (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Note to help instrument player (7)BASSIST
5 Animals don't have time for priests (6) RABBIS
11 Practising without original permit is dishonest (5)LYING
12 Project X included a display to contrast (9)JUXTAPOSE
13 Poster bundle hides a book (4, 2)WANT AD
14 Enlised (6, 2)SIGNED UP
16 Some parrot exercise? (4)ROTE
17 Betels I dig out are eatable (10)DIGESTIBLE
20 Riyadh, a crisis? (3, 4, 3)BAD HAIR DAY
21 Boast about dress (4)BRAG
24 Throw beers out without doubt (2, 2, 4)TO BE SURE
26 Without hesitation, bathed and exposed to view (6) SHOWED
28 Manage a leader's inconveniences at the temple (9) HEADACHES
29 Wetland animal returns to Southern Hemisphere (5) MARSH
30 Dig westwards with shovel to Oregon (6) ROOTLE
31 Ban lad caught with book (7) BOYCOTT
Down
2 Made an ideal ET? (9) ALIENATED
3 Recruit gangster as a show of intent (6)SIGNAL
4 Toni just had a revolutionary Japanese delicacy (4)SUJI
6 A returning north Indian god at top of Himalayan shrine (8) AMARNATH
7 Big Street is wide (5)BROAD
8 Small church has 2.71828 m outside– spire (7) STEEPLE
9 Werewolf returned, had cream (6)FLOWER
10 Formerly, Kimi Raikkonen, we hear, was a tax collector? (9)EXCISEMAN
15 Ranking that woman's curve takes one year (9)HIERARCHY
18 Sausage, uncooked, with a touch of turmeric, split open on the outside (9)BRATWURST
19 Military officer wrecks room (8)MARSHALL
20 Slaughter last of leader's following, except revolutionary (7)BUTCHER
22 Indian fool rejects University, takes up agriculture initially and becomes the enlightened one (6)BUDDHA
23 He's at the heart of Carbon and Methyl Isocyanate? (6)CHEMIC
25 A cry when innerwear's visible outside, initially (5) BRAVO
27 Capital of Sri Lanka's Colombo, ultimately (4)OSLO

:clap::clap::clap: A themed puzzle again!

[deepakgita]

Sorry I'm not posting clues due to the CW being absent from online edition. The epaper has copyright issues so I cannot get it from there henceforth. Please raise a hue and cry over absence from online edition by writing to readerseditor@thehindu.co.in Let's make ourselves heard.

[pavalamani pragasam]

The hue and cry I could think of raising: my letter to the editor:
Sir,
The cruciverbalists around the world who are diligently, delightfully pursuing the marvellous, mind-stimulating pastime of solving crossword puzzles published in The Hindu for many decades are now seething in rage at the shabby treatment they get from the prestigious newspaper regarding the callous indifference shown to the sentiments and sensibilities of a quiet, educated, refined and patient section of its readers. We are dealt with unwarranted, shocking insults and inconveniences. The insults are many and continuous- the puzzle was being tossed from page to page- it couldn't yet settle down to a safe corner. Irking to a mind with discipline, safely settled to a comfortable habit. The grid square size changed God knows for what reason-the magazine section on Sunday has the luxury of comfortable grids while the local setters' puzzles not worthy enough in your opinion of a decent size. These are minor complaints compared to the recent atrocities- nonavailability of the puzzle online! Outside TamilNadu the paper has no big clientele/readership. Most readers with avid interest in the ancient, high-grade fare offered by the newspaper who happen to live outside TamilNadu are solely depending on the online edition. Why did you decide to deny them their simple, harmless, daily pleasure? Atrocious! A crying shame! And an undeserved injustice done to meek enthusiasts who maintain successful, soul-satisfying, intellectually invigorating blogspots and personal threads in many online sites! If you had some understanding of the type of communal bonding and the mutual aiding of improving general knowledge, if you had an inkling of the kind of intellectual pleasure derived from this pastime you will mend your recent erring ways and help us get out of the warpath we shall resort to.
Pavalamani Pragasam.

[deepakgita]

Rip thc

[pammechchu]

Very callous attitude.... they have absolutely no idea what this means to us.....

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Rat catcher Roca trained as a special role player (9,5) CHARACTER ACTOR
8 Person, inadequate, just for once (3-3) ONE-OFF
9 Deliveries exploited and carried too far (8) OVERUSED
11 Cody upset in obstruction by biological timer (4,5) BODY CLOCK
12 Working, one working with a bulb (5) ONION
13 More wet weather in Monaco? (7)
15 Send back one from Odisha, dismiss the blunderer (3,4)
17 Rely on having energy in one part of the pool (4,3)
19 It holds the lecturer’s address (7)
21 For overweight gangster, it is deadly (5)
23 Crass whim translated into sailor’s handicraft (9)
25 Ill-fated one standing trial with a touch of regret (8)
26 Silver in the residence by way of tribute (6)
27 Dishonest trader but he may sell white goods too (5-9)

DOWN
1 Tool to make one express satisfaction with lawyers (7)
2 Way to go if you are not to be left behind (5)
3 Face vet if troubled, stirring the emotions (9)
4 Rebel leader inspires but annuls it (7)
5 Goods found in cold, old ship (5)
6 Stubborn old boy, say, about returning nickel (9)
7 General knowledge about sand strewn in port city (6)
10 Snake beginning to ruffle wild pig (4)
14 The same impression, one found in one American state (9)
16 Cause decay of French music maker lacking resistance (9)
17 Vanquish with extremes of diligence, an achievement (6)
18 Take the helmet off the pretty girl, the Spanish maiden (7)
19 Enticement from a Belur entity (4)
20 Novel, unknown listener seen on January 1 (3,4)
22 Worldly riches providing the words of a song (5)
24 Hold energy within for a lift up (5)

Grid here http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10993/article5625015.ece

[deepakgita]

Very callous attitude.... they have absolutely no idea what this means to us.....

It appears they are having some software issues. Being sorted out.

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Rat catcher Roca trained as a special role player (9,5) CHARACTER ACTOR
8 Person, inadequate, just for once (3-3) ONE-OFF
9 Deliveries exploited and carried too far (8) OVERUSED
11 Cody upset in obstruction by biological timer (4,5) BODY CLOCK
12 Working, one working with a bulb (5) ONION
13 More wet weather in Monaco? (7)
15 Send back one from Odisha, dismiss the blunderer (3,4)
17 Rely on having energy in one part of the pool (4,3)
19 It holds the lecturer’s address (7)
21 For overweight gangster, it is deadly (5)
23 Crass whim translated into sailor’s handicraft (9) SCRIMSHAW
25 Ill-fated one standing trial with a touch of regret (8) ACCURSED
26 Silver in the residence by way of tribute (6) HOMAGE
27 Dishonest trader but he may sell white goods too (5-9)
DOWN
1 Tool to make one express satisfaction with lawyers (7) CROWBAR
2 Way to go if you are not to be left behind (5)
3 Face vet if troubled, stirring the emotions (9)
4 Rebel leader inspires but annuls it (7)
5 Goods found in cold, old ship (5) CARGO
6 Stubborn old boy, say, about returning nickel (9)
7 General knowledge about sand strewn in port city (6)
10 Snake beginning to ruffle wild pig (4)
14 The same impression, one found in one American state (9)
16 Cause decay of French music maker lacking resistance (9)
17 Vanquish with extremes of diligence, an achievement (6)
18 Take the helmet off the pretty girl, the Spanish maiden (7)
19 Enticement from a Belur entity (4)
20 Novel, unknown listener seen on January 1 (3,4)
22 Worldly riches providing the words of a song (5)
24 Hold energy within for a lift up (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Rat catcher Roca trained as a special role player (9,5) CHARACTER ACTOR
8 Person, inadequate, just for once (3-3) ONE-OFF
9 Deliveries exploited and carried too far (8) OVERUSED
11 Cody upset in obstruction by biological timer (4,5) BODY CLOCK
12 Working, one working with a bulb (5) ONION
13 More wet weather in Monaco? (7)
15 Send back one from Odisha, dismiss the blunderer (3,4)
17 Rely on having energy in one part of the pool (4,3)
19 It holds the lecturer’s address (7)
21 For overweight gangster, it is deadly (5)
23 Crass whim translated into sailor’s handicraft (9) SCRIMSHAW
25 Ill-fated one standing trial with a touch of regret (8) ACCURSED
26 Silver in the residence by way of tribute (6) HOMAGE
27 Dishonest trader but he may sell white goods too (5-9)
DOWN
1 Tool to make one express satisfaction with lawyers (7) CROWBAR
2 Way to go if you are not to be left behind (5)
3 Face vet if troubled, stirring the emotions (9)
4 Rebel leader inspires but annuls it (7)
5 Goods found in cold, old ship (5) CARGO
6 Stubborn old boy, say, about returning nickel (9)
7 General knowledge about sand strewn in port city (6)
10 Snake beginning to ruffle wild pig (4)BOAR
14 The same impression, one found in one American state (9)
16 Cause decay of French music maker lacking resistance (9)
17 Vanquish with extremes of diligence, an achievement (6)DEFEAT
18 Take the helmet off the pretty girl, the Spanish maiden (7)
19 Enticement from a Belur entity (4)LURE
20 Novel, unknown listener seen on January 1 (3,4)NEW YEAR
22 Worldly riches providing the words of a song (5)LYRIC
24 Hold energy within for a lift up (5)

[spchennai]

ACROSS
1 Rat catcher Roca trained as a special role player (9,5) CHARACTER ACTOR
8 Person, inadequate, just for once (3-3) ONE-OFF
9 Deliveries exploited and carried too far (8) OVERUSED
11 Cody upset in obstruction by biological timer (4,5) BODY CLOCK
12 Working, one working with a bulb (5) ONION
13 More wet weather in Monaco? (7)
15 Send back one from Odisha, dismiss the blunderer (3,4)
17 Rely on having energy in one part of the pool (4,3)
19 It holds the lecturer’s address (7)
21 For overweight gangster, it is deadly (5)
23 Crass whim translated into sailor’s handicraft (9) SCRIMSHAW
25 Ill-fated one standing trial with a touch of regret (8) ACCURSED
26 Silver in the residence by way of tribute (6) HOMAGE
27 Dishonest trader but he may sell white goods too (5-9) BLACK - MARKETEER
DOWN
1 Tool to make one express satisfaction with lawyers (7) CROWBAR
2 Way to go if you are not to be left behind (5)
3 Face vet if troubled, stirring the emotions (9)AFFECTIVE
4 Rebel leader inspires but annuls it (7)
5 Goods found in cold, old ship (5) CARGO
6 Stubborn old boy, say, about returning nickel (9) OBSTINATE
7 General knowledge about sand strewn in port city (6)
10 Snake beginning to ruffle wild pig (4)BOAR
14 The same impression, one found in one American state (9) IDENTICAL
16 Cause decay of French music maker lacking resistance (9) DECOMPOSE
17 Vanquish with extremes of diligence, an achievement (6)DEFEAT
18 Take the helmet off the pretty girl, the Spanish maiden (7)
19 Enticement from a Belur entity (4)LURE
20 Novel, unknown listener seen on January 1 (3,4)NEW YEAR
22 Worldly riches providing the words of a song (5)LYRIC
24 Hold energy within for a lift up (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Rat catcher Roca trained as a special role player (9,5) CHARACTER ACTOR
8 Person, inadequate, just for once (3-3) ONE-OFF
9 Deliveries exploited and carried too far (8) OVERUSED
11 Cody upset in obstruction by biological timer (4,5) BODY CLOCK
12 Working, one working with a bulb (5) ONION
13 More wet weather in Monaco? (7)RAINIER
15 Send back one from Odisha, dismiss the blunderer (3,4)SAD SACK
17 Rely on having energy in one part of the pool (4,3)DEEP END
19 It holds the lecturer’s address (7)LECTERN
21 For overweight gangster, it is deadly (5)FATAL
23 Crass whim translated into sailor’s handicraft (9) SCRIMSHAW
25 Ill-fated one standing trial with a touch of regret (8) ACCURSED
26 Silver in the residence by way of tribute (6) HOMAGE
27 Dishonest trader but he may sell white goods too (5-9) BLACK - MARKETEER
DOWN
1 Tool to make one express satisfaction with lawyers (7) CROWBAR
2 Way to go if you are not to be left behind (5)AHEAD
3 Face vet if troubled, stirring the emotions (9)AFFECTIVE
4 Rebel leader inspires but annuls it (7)REVOKES
5 Goods found in cold, old ship (5) CARGO
6 Stubborn old boy, say, about returning nickel (9) OBSTINATE
7 General knowledge about sand strewn in port city (6)GDANSK
10 Snake beginning to ruffle wild pig (4)BOAR
14 The same impression, one found in one American state (9) IDENTICAL
16 Cause decay of French music maker lacking resistance (9) DECOMPOSE
17 Vanquish with extremes of diligence, an achievement (6)DEFEAT
18 Take the helmet off the pretty girl, the Spanish maiden (7)DISHELM
19 Enticement from a Belur entity (4)LURE
20 Novel, unknown listener seen on January 1 (3,4)NEW YEAR
22 Worldly riches providing the words of a song (5)LYRIC
24 Hold energy within for a lift up (5)HEAVE

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Sign of island resort business beginning to ruffle North (9) CAPRICORN
5 Scrub a hollow craft with gold filling (5) ABORT
8 Try air treatment — something seldom met with (6) RARITY
9 How one might fall sleep with legs drawn (6,2) CURLED UP
11 Removal, in part, of a shape (4) OVAL
12 Where to be when wanting to evade attention? (3,2,5)
14 Time in history when there was a setback to work in English church (5)
15 City, old place accommodating Ida up for treatment (7)
16 Disappointment for daughter in the French city (3-4)
17 Good precipitation gives staple food (5)
19 With her husband away, for her the wag’s word is cruel (5,5)
20 A measure of drink — it helps some breathe (4)
22 Living to a ripe old age? A vegan? LOL, hilarious (8)
23 Oriental plane, transport carrying a bird (6)
24 Ways to remove love from deep sadness (5)
25 Given the ability, setter backs war detune; with hesitation, editor follows (9)
DOWN
1 Rope operating as a barrier (6)
2 New game, ‘’Entrapment’’ — somehow it has a lasting attraction! (9,6)
3 A very small amount put up by a paper (4)
4 Specialist doctor with new money, on a wave, in action (12)
5 Fit sailor, above the ordinary (4,6)
6 Reopening doles a new way for one on the dole? (3,3,9)
7 Barman, one who tries out contained drop of Perrier (7)
10 Certify a university, thereafter reduce credit, adding a note (12)
13 In the US, Joey’s son develops a state of bliss (10)
16 Support lapse by fielder (3,4)
18 The pest travelled endlessly for a fishing aid (3,3)
21 Food, hot, swallowed by bovine (4)

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[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Sign of island resort business beginning to ruffle North (9)
5 Scrub a hollow craft with gold filling (5)
8 Try air treatment — something seldom met with (6)
9 How one might fall sleep with legs drawn (6,2)
11 Removal, in part, of a shape (4)
12 Where to be when wanting to evade attention? (3,2,5)
14 Time in history when there was a setback to work in English church (5) EPOCH
15 City, old place accommodating Ida up for treatment (7)
16 Disappointment for daughter in the French city (3-4)
17 Good precipitation gives staple food (5)
19 With her husband away, for her the wag’s word is cruel (5,5)
20 A measure of drink — it helps some breathe (4)
22 Living to a ripe old age? A vegan? LOL, hilarious (8)
23 Oriental plane, transport carrying a bird (6)
24 Ways to remove love from deep sadness (5) PATHS
25 Given the ability, setter backs war detune; with hesitation, editor follows (9)
DOWN
1 Rope operating as a barrier (6) CORDON
2 New game, ‘’Entrapment’’ — somehow it has a lasting attraction! (9,6)
3 A very small amount put up by a paper (4)
4 Specialist doctor with new money, on a wave, in action (12)
5 Fit sailor, above the ordinary (4,6)
6 Reopening doles a new way for one on the dole? (3,3,9)
7 Barman, one who tries out contained drop of Perrier (7)
10 Certify a university, thereafter reduce credit, adding a note (12) AUTHENTICATE
13 In the US, Joey’s son develops a state of bliss (10) JOYOUSNESS
16 Support lapse by fielder (3,4)
18 The pest travelled endlessly for a fishing aid (3,3)
21 Food, hot, swallowed by bovine (4)