THC-crossword thread-7; 5 answers PP till 4 pm IST

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

Across
9 Public draw (7)
10 Performed with experience in couch (7)
11 Aches to collect six stones (7)
12 A doctor's prescription is steam bath for Communist (7)
13 Guards seen with nurse right in the buff on Sunday (9)
15 A maiden disheartened with input/output in state of pregnancy (5)
16 A jazz band hires student and orchestra leader in capital (7)
19 Grows when nitrogen is diffused over time in fertilizers (7)
20 Essentially yields given by finance is small (5)
21 Cheat attempts to kidnap midwives and succeeds (9)
25 VIP from the east's perfect, needs no introduction as crucial (7)
26 Cabbie's duty is to pick one person (7)
28 Recover gold stolen by others at office in the end (7)
29 Talk and detailed broadcast on personal property (7)

Down
1 Dead body found right in the woods (6)
2 Avoids guards circling square (6)
3 Losing opener once more is a benefit (4)
4 Scientist was on wrong side earlier (6)
5 Body odour in morning's a result of stomach compartment (8)
6 Feather flew in terrace subsequently (10)
7 New intern receives clap getting a frozen meal (2,6)
8 Note regarding splitting team turning into issues (8)
14 Persian poet gathers people for an act of meditation (10)
16 Made crepes, collected money in plants (8)
17 Ladies found in elevator with a jacket, perhaps (4,4)
18 Cult's code scrambled and concealed (8)
22 Awareness from hypnotic exercise (6)
23 Throws up misplaced motives without a point (6)
24 Being unmarried is wrong, yet endless fun (6)
27 Noel in exams; loses head in confusion (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11617/article8192754.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Public draw (7)
10 Performed with experience in couch (7)
11 Aches to collect six stones (7)
12 A doctor's prescription is steam bath for Communist (7)
13 Guards seen with nurse right in the buff on Sunday (9)
15 A maiden disheartened with input/output in state of pregnancy (5)
16 A jazz band hires student and orchestra leader in capital (7)
19 Grows when nitrogen is diffused over time in fertilizers (7)
20 Essentially yields given by finance is small (5) (EL)(FIN)
21 Cheat attempts to kidnap midwives and succeeds (9)
25 VIP from the east's perfect, needs no introduction as crucial (7) (PIV<=)([-t]OTAL)
26 Cabbie's duty is to pick one person (7)
28 Recover gold stolen by others at office in the end (7) (REST)(OR)(E)
29 Talk and detailed broadcast on personal property (7)

Down
1 Dead body found right in the woods (6) CO(R)PSE
2 Avoids guards circling square (6)
3 Losing opener once more is a benefit (4)
4 Scientist was on wrong side earlier (6)
5 Body odour in morning's a result of stomach compartment (8)
6 Feather flew in terrace subsequently (10)
7 New intern receives clap getting a frozen meal (2,6)
8 Note regarding splitting team turning into issues (8)
14 Persian poet gathers people for an act of meditation (10)
16 Made crepes, collected money in plants (8)
17 Ladies found in elevator with a jacket, perhaps (4,4) LIF(E VES)T
18 Cult's code scrambled and concealed (8)
22 Awareness from hypnotic exercise (6)
23 Throws up misplaced motives without a point (6)
24 Being unmarried is wrong, yet endless fun (6)
27 Noel in exams; loses head in confusion (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Public draw (7)
10 Performed with experience in couch (7)
11 Aches to collect six stones (7)
12 A doctor's prescription is steam bath for Communist (7)
13 Guards seen with nurse right in the buff on Sunday (9)
15 A maiden disheartened with input/output in state of pregnancy (5)
16 A jazz band hires student and orchestra leader in capital (7)
19 Grows when nitrogen is diffused over time in fertilizers (7)
20 Essentially yields given by finance is small (5) (EL)(FIN)
21 Cheat attempts to kidnap midwives and succeeds (9)
25 VIP from the east's perfect, needs no introduction as crucial (7) (PIV<=)([-t]OTAL)
26 Cabbie's duty is to pick one person (7)
28 Recover gold stolen by others at office in the end (7) (REST)(OR)(E)
29 Talk and detailed broadcast on personal property (7)

Down
1 Dead body found right in the woods (6) CO(R)PSE
2 Avoids guards circling square (6)
3 Losing opener once more is a benefit (4)
4 Scientist was on wrong side earlier (6)
5 Body odour in morning's a result of stomach compartment (8)
6 Feather flew in terrace subsequently (10)
7 New intern receives clap getting a frozen meal (2,6)
8 Note regarding splitting team turning into issues (8)
14 Persian poet gathers people for an act of meditation (10)
16 Made crepes, collected money in plants (8)
17 Ladies found in elevator with a jacket, perhaps (4,4) LIF(E VES)T
18 Cult's code scrambled and concealed (8) OCCULTED
22 Awareness from hypnotic exercise (6) RUMINATION
23 Throws up misplaced motives without a point (6) VOMITS
24 Being unmarried is wrong, yet endless fun (6) SINGLE
27 Noel in exams; loses head in confusion (4) XMAS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Public draw (7)
10 Performed with experience in couch (7)
11 Aches to collect six stones (7)
12 A doctor's prescription is steam bath for Communist (7)
13 Guards seen with nurse right in the buff on Sunday (9)
15 A maiden disheartened with input/output in state of pregnancy (5)
16 A jazz band hires student and orchestra leader in capital (7)
19 Grows when nitrogen is diffused over time in fertilizers (7)
20 Essentially yields given by finance is small (5) (EL)(FIN)
21 Cheat attempts to kidnap midwives and succeeds (9)
25 VIP from the east's perfect, needs no introduction as crucial (7) (PIV<=)([-t]OTAL)
26 Cabbie's duty is to pick one person (7)
28 Recover gold stolen by others at office in the end (7) (REST)(OR)(E)
29 Talk and detailed broadcast on personal property (7)

Down
1 Dead body found right in the woods (6) CO(R)PSE
2 Avoids guards circling square (6)STAVES
3 Losing opener once more is a benefit (4)GAIN
4 Scientist was on wrong side earlier (6)EDISON
5 Body odour in morning's a result of stomach compartment (8)
6 Feather flew in terrace subsequently (10)THEREAFTER
7 New intern receives clap getting a frozen meal (2,6)
8 Note regarding splitting team turning into issues (8)
14 Persian poet gathers people for an act of meditation (10)
16 Made crepes, collected money in plants (8)CREEPERS
17 Ladies found in elevator with a jacket, perhaps (4,4) LIF(E VES)T
18 Cult's code scrambled and concealed (8) OCCULTED
22 Awareness from hypnotic exercise (6) RUMINATION
23 Throws up misplaced motives without a point (6) VOMITS
24 Being unmarried is wrong, yet endless fun (6) SINGLE
27 Noel in exams; loses head in confusion (4) XMAS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Public draw (7)OUTWARD
10 Performed with experience in couch (7)BEHAVED
11 Aches to collect six stones (7)PAVINGS
12 A doctor's prescription is steam bath for Communist (7)MARXIST
13 Guards seen with nurse right in the buff on Sunday (9)ENSHRINES
15 A maiden disheartened with input/output in state of pregnancy (5)AMNIO
16 A jazz band hires student and orchestra leader in capital (7)COLOMBO
19 Grows when nitrogen is diffused over time in fertilizers (7)MATURES
20 Essentially yields given by finance is small (5) (EL)(FIN)
21 Cheat attempts to kidnap midwives and succeeds (9)CONTRIVES
25 VIP from the east's perfect, needs no introduction as crucial (7) (PIV<=)([-t]OTAL)
26 Cabbie's duty is to pick one person (7)TAXIMAN
28 Recover gold stolen by others at office in the end (7) (REST)(OR)(E)
29 Talk and detailed broadcast on personal property (7)CHATTEL

Down
1 Dead body found right in the woods (6) CO(R)PSE
2 Avoids guards circling square (6)STAVES
3 Losing opener once more is a benefit (4)GAIN
4 Scientist was on wrong side earlier (6)EDISON
5 Body odour in morning's a result of stomach compartment (8)ABOMASUM
6 Feather flew in terrace subsequently (10)THEREAFTER
7 New intern receives clap getting a frozen meal (2,6)TV DINNER
8 Note regarding splitting team turning into issues (8)EDITIONS
14 Persian poet gathers people for an act of meditation (10)RUMINATION
16 Made crepes, collected money in plants (8)CREEPERS
17 Ladies found in elevator with a jacket, perhaps (4,4) LIF(E VES)T
18 Cult's code scrambled and concealed (8) OCCULTED
22 Awareness from hypnotic exercise (6) RUMINATION
23 Throws up misplaced motives without a point (6) VOMITS
24 Being unmarried is wrong, yet endless fun (6) SINGLE
27 Noel in exams; loses head in confusion (4) XMAS

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

[Joshuaceada]

Spinner

Across
1 One with guts to expose scam (6,6)
10 Wife starts to fry grain (5)
11 Gave data set with new value (9)
12 Vegetable buried in spot at orchard (6)
13 Locked in? Stop consuming calories, miss! (8)
15 Ace almost flounders incredibly, after wicket (9)
16 Beer-drinking boy is talented (4)
20 Bank gets second place (4)
21 Systematically flay clue mistakenly bypassing some rules (9)
24 A bit of canvassing by a politician to gain ground? (8)
26 Workshop made odd suit without designer's lead (6)
28 Country crushed as a ritual (9)
29 Sarfraz ornamentally conceals sharp instrument (5)
30 Crawlers with hundred legs, hiding a butterfly at heart (12)

Down
2 Doubts? Probe Spinner's alternate down clues at the end (9)
3 Geographic coordinate with no linearity at first, involves Ptolemy's second approach (8)
4 Captain ate with England's opener (4)
5 Commercial undertaking ultimately involves risks (10)
6 Easy-going family delays regularly (6)
7 Frogs transformed on affectionate damsel's smooch, basically (5)
8 Cried after son was charged (5)
9 Badgers want short tail clipped (7)
14 Organised a trial run with group's chief, involving three stakeholders (10)
17 Vehicle animal draws with zero running (9)
18 Unusual cryptic places captivating setter (7)
19 Ethnic group on mountain range (8)
22 Repeat of nonsense is below standard (6)
23 Place for suits and boots? (5)
25 Composition's metre basically untouched — just as it was written! (5)
27 Cab fee is on Spinner (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11647/article8335352.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
1 One with guts to expose scam (6,6) SQUASH RACKET
10 Wife starts to fry grain (5) WHEAT
11 Gave data set with new value (9) ADVANTAGE
12 Vegetable buried in spot at orchard (6) POTATO
13 Locked in? Stop consuming calories, miss! (8)
15 Ace almost flounders incredibly, after wicket (9)
16 Beer-drinking boy is talented (4)
20 Bank gets second place (4)
21 Systematically flay clue mistakenly bypassing some rules (9)
24 A bit of canvassing by a politician to gain ground? (8)
26 Workshop made odd suit without designer's lead (6)
28 Country crushed as a ritual (9)
29 Sarfraz ornamentally conceals sharp instrument (5)
30 Crawlers with hundred legs, hiding a butterfly at heart (12)

Down
2 Doubts? Probe Spinner's alternate down clues at the end (9)
3 Geographic coordinate with no linearity at first, involves Ptolemy's second approach (8)
4 Captain ate with England's opener (4)
5 Commercial undertaking ultimately involves risks (10)
6 Easy-going family delays regularly (6)
7 Frogs transformed on affectionate damsel's smooch, basically (5) TOADS
8 Cried after son was charged (5)
9 Badgers want short tail clipped (7)
14 Organised a trial run with group's chief, involving three stakeholders (10)
17 Vehicle animal draws with zero running (9)
18 Unusual cryptic places captivating setter (7)
19 Ethnic group on mountain range (8)
22 Repeat of nonsense is below standard (6)
23 Place for suits and boots? (5)
25 Composition's metre basically untouched — just as it was written! (5)
27 Cab fee is on Spinner (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 One with guts to expose scam (6,6) SQUASH RACKET
10 Wife starts to fry grain (5) WHEAT
11 Gave data set with new value (9) ADVANTAGE
12 Vegetable buried in spot at orchard (6) POTATO
13 Locked in? Stop consuming calories, miss! (8)
15 Ace almost flounders incredibly, after wicket (9)
16 Beer-drinking boy is talented (4)
20 Bank gets second place (4)
21 Systematically flay clue mistakenly bypassing some rules (9)
24 A bit of canvassing by a politician to gain ground? (8)
26 Workshop made odd suit without designer's lead (6)
28 Country crushed as a ritual (9)
29 Sarfraz ornamentally conceals sharp instrument (5)
30 Crawlers with hundred legs, hiding a butterfly at heart (12) CATERPILLARS (CD)

Down
2 Doubts? Probe Spinner's alternate down clues at the end (9) (QUEST)(I)(ON)(S)
3 Geographic coordinate / with no linearity at first,/ involves Ptolemy's second // approach (8) A[-L](+T)TITUDE
4 Captain ate with England's opener (4)
5 Commercial undertaking ultimately involves risks (10)
6 Easy-going family delays regularly (6)
7 Frogs transformed on affectionate damsel's smooch, basically (5) TOADS
8 Cried after son was charged (5)
9 Badgers want short tail clipped (7)
14 Organised a trial run with group's chief, involving three stakeholders (10)
17 Vehicle animal draws with zero running (9) (BULL)(D)(OZER*)
18 Unusual cryptic places captivating setter (7) SPEC(I)AL*
19 Ethnic group on mountain range (8)
22 Repeat of nonsense is below standard (6)
23 Place for suits and boots? (5)
25 Composition's metre basically untouched — just as it was written! (5)
27 Cab fee is on Spinner (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 One with guts to expose scam (6,6) SQUASH RACKET
10 Wife starts to fry grain (5) WHEAT
11 Gave data set with new value (9) ADVANTAGE
12 Vegetable buried in spot at orchard (6) POTATO
13 Locked in? Stop consuming calories, miss! (8) ENCLOSED
15 Ace almost flounders incredibly, after wicket (9) WONDERFUL
16 Beer-drinking boy is talented (4)
20 Bank gets second place (4)
21 Systematically flay clue mistakenly bypassing some rules (9) CAREFULLY
24 A bit of canvassing by a politician to gain ground? (8)
26 Workshop made odd suit without designer's lead (6)
28 Country crushed as a ritual (9)
29 Sarfraz ornamentally conceals sharp instrument (5)
30 Crawlers with hundred legs, hiding a butterfly at heart (12) CATERPILLARS (CD)

Down
2 Doubts? Probe Spinner's alternate down clues at the end (9) (QUEST)(I)(ON)(S)
3 Geographic coordinate / with no linearity at first,/ involves Ptolemy's second // approach (8) A[-L](+T)TITUDE
4 Captain ate with England's opener (4)
5 Commercial undertaking ultimately involves risks (10) ADVENTURES
6 Easy-going family delays regularly (6) KINDLES
7 Frogs transformed on affectionate damsel's smooch, basically (5) TOADS
8 Cried after son was charged (5)
9 Badgers want short tail clipped (7) NEEDLES
14 Organised a trial run with group's chief, involving three stakeholders (10)
17 Vehicle animal draws with zero running (9) (BULL)(D)(OZER*)
18 Unusual cryptic places captivating setter (7) SPEC(I)AL*
19 Ethnic group on mountain range (8) CULTURAL
22 Repeat of nonsense is below standard (6)
23 Place for suits and boots? (5)
25 Composition's metre basically untouched — just as it was written! (5)
27 Cab fee is on Spinner (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 One with guts to expose scam (6,6) SQUASH RACKET
10 Wife starts to fry grain (5) WHEAT
11 Gave data set with new value (9) ADVANTAGE
12 Vegetable buried in spot at orchard (6) POTATO
13 Locked in? Stop consuming calories, miss! (8) ENCLOSED
15 Ace almost flounders incredibly, after wicket (9) WONDERFUL
16 Beer-drinking boy is talented (4)ABLE
20 Bank gets second place (4)
21 Systematically flay clue mistakenly bypassing some rules (9) CAREFULLY
24 A bit of canvassing by a politician to gain ground? (8)CAMPAIGN
26 Workshop made odd suit without designer's lead (6)STUDIO
28 Country crushed as a ritual (9)AUSTRALIA
29 Sarfraz ornamentally conceals sharp instrument (5)RAZOR
30 Crawlers with hundred legs, hiding a butterfly at heart (12) CATERPILLARS (CD)

Down
2 Doubts? Probe Spinner's alternate down clues at the end (9) (QUEST)(I)(ON)(S)
3 Geographic coordinate / with no linearity at first,/ involves Ptolemy's second // approach (8) A[-L](+T)TITUDE
4 Captain ate with England's opener (4)
5 Commercial undertaking ultimately involves risks (10) ADVENTURES
6 Easy-going family delays regularly (6) KINDLES
7 Frogs transformed on affectionate damsel's smooch, basically (5) TOADS
8 Cried after son was charged (5)
9 Badgers want short tail clipped (7) NEEDLES
14 Organised a trial run with group's chief, involving three stakeholders (10)
17 Vehicle animal draws with zero running (9) (BULL)(D)(OZER*)
18 Unusual cryptic places captivating setter (7) SPEC(I)AL*
19 Ethnic group on mountain range (8) CULTURAL
22 Repeat of nonsense is below standard (6)
23 Place for suits and boots? (5)
25 Composition's metre basically untouched — just as it was written! (5)
27 Cab fee is on Spinner (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 One with guts to expose scam (6,6) SQUASH RACKET
10 Wife starts to fry grain (5) WHEAT
11 Gave data set with new value (9) ADVANTAGE
12 Vegetable buried in spot at orchard (6) POTATO
13 Locked in? Stop consuming calories, miss! (8) ENCLOSED
15 Ace almost flounders incredibly, after wicket (9) WONDERFUL
16 Beer-drinking boy is talented (4)ABLE
20 Bank gets second place (4)POST
21 Systematically flay clue mistakenly bypassing some rules (9) CAREFULLY
24 A bit of canvassing by a politician to gain ground? (8)CAMPAIGN
26 Workshop made odd suit without designer's lead (6)STUDIO
28 Country crushed as a ritual (9)AUSTRALIA
29 Sarfraz ornamentally conceals sharp instrument (5)RAZOR
30 Crawlers with hundred legs, hiding a butterfly at heart (12) CATERPILLARS (CD)

Down
2 Doubts? Probe Spinner's alternate down clues at the end (9) (QUEST)(I)(ON)(S)
3 Geographic coordinate / with no linearity at first,/ involves Ptolemy's second // approach (8) A[-L](+T)TITUDE
4 Captain ate with England's opener (4) HEAD
5 Commercial undertaking ultimately involves risks (10) ADVENTURES
6 Easy-going family delays regularly (6) KINDLES It is KINDLY
7 Frogs transformed on affectionate damsel's smooch, basically (5) TOADS
8 Cried after son was charged (5)SWEPT
9 Badgers want short tail clipped (7) NEEDLES
14 Organised a trial run with group's chief, involving three stakeholders (10)TRIANGULAR
17 Vehicle animal draws with zero running (9) (BULL)(D)(OZER*)
18 Unusual cryptic places captivating setter (7) SPEC(I)AL*
19 Ethnic group on mountain range (8) CULTURAL
22 Repeat of nonsense is below standard (6)PARROT
23 Place for suits and boots? (5)
25 Composition's metre basically untouched — just as it was written! (5)
27 Cab fee is on Spinner (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 One with guts to expose scam (6,6) SQUASH RACKET
10 Wife starts to fry grain (5) WHEAT
11 Gave data set with new value (9) ADVANTAGE
12 Vegetable buried in spot at orchard (6) POTATO
13 Locked in? Stop consuming calories, miss! (8) ENCLOSED
15 Ace almost flounders incredibly, after wicket (9) WONDERFUL
16 Beer-drinking boy is talented (4)ABLE
20 Bank gets second place (4)POST
21 Systematically flay clue mistakenly bypassing some rules (9) CAREFULLY
24 A bit of canvassing by a politician to gain ground? (8)CAMPAIGN
26 Workshop made odd suit without designer's lead (6)STUDIO
28 Country crushed as a ritual (9)AUSTRALIA
29 Sarfraz ornamentally conceals sharp instrument (5)RAZOR
30 Crawlers with hundred legs, hiding a butterfly at heart (12) CATERPILLARS (CD)

Down
2 Doubts? Probe Spinner's alternate down clues at the end (9) (QUEST)(I)(ON)(S)
3 Geographic coordinate / with no linearity at first,/ involves Ptolemy's second // approach (8) A[-L](+T)TITUDE
4 Captain ate with England's opener (4) HEAD
5 Commercial undertaking ultimately involves risks (10) ADVENTURES
6 Easy-going family delays regularly (6) KINDLES It is KINDLY
7 Frogs transformed on affectionate damsel's smooch, basically (5) TOADS
8 Cried after son was charged (5)SWEPT
9 Badgers want short tail clipped (7) NEEDLES
14 Organised a trial run with group's chief, involving three stakeholders (10)TRIANGULAR
17 Vehicle animal draws with zero running (9) (BULL)(D)(OZER*)
18 Unusual cryptic places captivating setter (7) SPEC(I)AL*
19 Ethnic group on mountain range (8) CULTURAL
22 Repeat of nonsense is below standard (6)PARROT
23 Place for suits and boots? (5)COURT
25 Composition's metre basically untouched — just as it was written! (5)MUSIC
27 Cab fee is on Spinner (4)TAXI

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

[Joshuaceada]

Exa

Across
7 Rogue day after day consumed drug (5)
8 Stupidity of one racing recklessly (9)
10 Name of maiden sporting fancy tiara (6)
11 Retired police force helping to find a pattern (8)
12 Hunt after a special, captivating bird (8)
13 Incriminate the robber that snatched a chain (6)
14 Kid played with electronic device (7)
16 Chameleon left a man panicking in the office (7)
20 A strong, beautiful relationship (6)
23 Most of pig meat too swallowed by a reptile (8)
25 A chap at harbour crosses river to get to this shrine (8)
26 A number taken in by magician producing crow (6)
27 Safe to live in a resort (9)
28 Sound positive (5)

Down
1 Fill a lover with ecstasy (8)
2 Mention a different name (8)
3 Rock — it cracked one's doorway (7)
4 Foreigner invested in huge beauty product (8)
5 Everyone's entertained by live bar dancing (6)
6 Cast healed the man's injury (6)
9 Parcel a starter of beef and beer (4)
15 It might be of great, little, or even no value (8)
17 Stretch out stylishly elegant carpets (8)
18 Turn female away — bank needs to employ male veteran (3-5)
19 Teach me to swing a knife (7)
21 Encourage ladies to go topless in paper (6)
22 Clever Democrat stops a riot from raging out of control (6)
24 Top spun around by Exa (4)

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[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Rogue day after day consumed drug (5)
8 Stupidity of one racing recklessly (9) IGNORANCE*
10 Name of maiden sporting fancy tiara (6) A(M)RITA*
11 Retired police force helping to find a pattern (8)
12 Hunt after a special, captivating bird (8)
13 Incriminate the robber that snatched a chain (6)
14 Kid played with electronic device (7)
16 Chameleon left a man panicking in the office (7)
20 A strong, beautiful relationship (6)
23 Most of pig meat too swallowed by a reptile (8) {AN([-b]ACON)D}{A}
25 A chap at harbour crosses river to get to this shrine (8)
26 A number taken in by magician producing crow (6)
27 Safe to live in a resort (9)
28 Sound positive (5)

Down
1 Fill a lover with ecstasy (8)
2 Mention a different name (8)
3 Rock — it cracked one's doorway (7)
4 Foreigner invested in huge beauty product (8)
5 Everyone's entertained by live bar dancing (6)
6 Cast healed the man's injury (6) (SCAT*)(HE)
9 Parcel a starter of beef and beer (4)
15 It might be of great, little, or even no value (8)
17 Stretch out stylishly elegant carpets (8)
18 Turn female away — bank needs to employ male veteran (3-5)
19 Teach me to swing a knife (7) MACHETE*
21 Encourage ladies to go topless in paper (6)
22 Clever Democrat stops a riot from raging out of control (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Rogue day after day consumed drug (5)
8 Stupidity of one racing recklessly (9) IGNORANCE*
10 Name of maiden sporting fancy tiara (6) A(M)RITA*
11 Retired police force helping to find a pattern (8)
12 Hunt after a special, captivating bird (8)
13 Incriminate the robber that snatched a chain (6)
14 Kid played with electronic device (7)
16 Chameleon left a man panicking in the office (7)
20 A strong, beautiful relationship (6)
23 Most of pig meat too swallowed by a reptile (8) {AN([-b]ACON)D}{A}
25 A chap at harbour crosses river to get to this shrine (8)
26 A number taken in by magician producing crow (6)
27 Safe to live in a resort (9)
28 Sound positive (5)

Down
1 Fill a lover with ecstasy (8)
2 Mention a different name (8)NOMINATE
3 Rock — it cracked one's doorway (7)
4 Foreigner invested in huge beauty product (8)COSMETIC
5 Everyone's entertained by live bar dancing (6)
6 Cast healed the man's injury (6) (SCAT*)(HE)
9 Parcel a starter of beef and beer (4)
15 It might be of great, little, or even no value (8)VARIABLE
17 Stretch out stylishly elegant carpets (8)ELONGATE
18 Turn female away — bank needs to employ male veteran (3-5)
19 Teach me to swing a knife (7) MACHETE*
21 Encourage ladies to go topless in paper (6)
22 Clever Democrat stops a riot from raging out of control (6)ADROIT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Rogue day after day consumed drug (5)DEMON
8 Stupidity of one racing recklessly (9) IGNORANCE*
10 Name of maiden sporting fancy tiara (6) A(M)RITA*
11 Retired police force helping to find a pattern (8)TEMPLATE
12 Hunt after a special, captivating bird (8)PARAKEET
13 Incriminate the robber that snatched a chain (6)TETHER
14 Kid played with electronic device (7)DECEIVE
16 Chameleon left a man panicking in the office (7)ECHELON
20 A strong, beautiful relationship (6)AFFAIR
23 Most of pig meat too swallowed by a reptile (8) {AN([-b]ACON)D}{A}
25 A chap at harbour crosses river to get to this shrine (8)AMARNATH
26 A number taken in by magician producing crow (6)MAGPIE
27 Safe to live in a resort (9)INVIOLATE
28 Sound positive (5)UTTER

Down
1 Fill a lover with ecstasy (8)PERMEATE
2 Mention a different name (8)NOMINATE
3 Rock — it cracked one's doorway (7)AGITATE
4 Foreigner invested in huge beauty product (8)COSMETIC
5 Everyone's entertained by live bar dancing (6)BALLET
6 Cast healed the man's injury (6) (SCAT*)(HE)
9 Parcel a starter of beef and beer (4)BALE
15 It might be of great, little, or even no value (8)VARIABLE
17 Stretch out stylishly elegant carpets (8)ELONGATE
18 Turn female away — bank needs to employ male veteran (3-5)OLD-TIMER
19 Teach me to swing a knife (7) MACHETE*
21 Encourage ladies to go topless in paper (6)FOMENT
22 Clever Democrat stops a riot from raging out of control (6)ADROIT

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Priest and I meet in session to consider anew (7)
5 He's in business, he'll give you a hand (6)
9 When determined, it's to your advantage (5)
10 Just like referees (9)
11 Reportedly looks at crew in swell treatment (3,4)
12 Edit badly grave letters in turbulent current (4,3)
13 Log holder sounds wonderful (5)
14 Family member's tense with angry bridesman dismissing daughter (9)
16 Leave girl to organise and spend time in grand style (4,5)
19 Stone remains in hidden treasure (5)
21 Mark protects American bear (7)
23 Reportedly looks at who's disturbing rink event (3,4)
24 First of environmentally unrefined, typical in felling medicinal trees (9)
25 Some Japanese Americans organise immigration in part (5)
26 Halter? (6)
27 Girl madly nasty about man athlete (7)

Down
1 English town's girls looking over good specs for a certain activity (7,7)
2 Six scare horribly with innards (7)
3 Relaxed, one had stuff to capacity (7)
4 Cheat's short attempt to palm off sticker (9)
5 Store of French liquor (5)
6 Cut a link (7)
7 Remark by Wilde perhaps on two animals at the end of line (7)
8 Will this punishment make one lose time? (4,2,3,5)
15 Taking an inventory of minis I get hauled up (9)
17 Clive's ill with a little enlarged sac (7)
18 Tract of grassland left out (7)
19 Rigid Greek character pushed up breastbone (7)
20 One has a short period ahead with a language loss (7)
22 Quick! Discard small diaper (5)

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[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Priest and I meet in session to consider anew (7)REVISIT
5 He's in business, he'll give you a hand (6)DEALER
9 When determined, it's to your advantage (5)ASSET
10 Just like referees (9)IMPARTIAL
11 Reportedly looks at crew in swell treatment (3,4)
12 Edit badly grave letters in turbulent current (4,3)
13 Log holder sounds wonderful (5)GRATE
14 Family member's tense with angry bridesman dismissing daughter (9)
16 Leave girl to organise and spend time in grand style (4,5)
19 Stone remains in hidden treasure (5)
21 Mark protects American bear (7)
23 Reportedly looks at who's disturbing rink event (3,4)
24 First of environmentally unrefined, typical in felling medicinal trees (9)
25 Some Japanese Americans organise immigration in part (5)
26 Halter? (6)
27 Girl madly nasty about man athlete (7)

Down
1 English town's girls looking over good specs for a certain activity (7,7)
2 Six scare horribly with innards (7)
3 Relaxed, one had stuff to capacity (7)
4 Cheat's short attempt to palm off sticker (9)
5 Store of French liquor (5)
6 Cut a link (7)
7 Remark by Wilde perhaps on two animals at the end of line (7)
8 Will this punishment make one lose time? (4,2,3,5)
15 Taking an inventory of minis I get hauled up (9)
17 Clive's ill with a little enlarged sac (7)
18 Tract of grassland left out (7)
19 Rigid Greek character pushed up breastbone (7)
20 One has a short period ahead with a language loss (7)
22 Quick! Discard small diaper (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Priest and I meet in session to consider anew (7)REVISIT
5 He's in business, he'll give you a hand (6)DEALER
9 When determined, it's to your advantage (5)ASSET
10 Just like referees (9)IMPARTIAL
11 Reportedly looks at crew in swell treatment (3,4) ICE PACK
12 Edit badly grave letters in turbulent current (4,3) TIDE RIP
13 Log holder sounds wonderful (5)GRATE
14 Family member's tense with angry bridesman dismissing daughter (9) TRIBESMAN
16 Leave girl to organise and spend time in grand style (4,5) LIVE LARGE
19 Stone remains in hidden treasure (5) STASH
21 Mark protects American bear (7)
23 Reportedly looks at who's disturbing rink event (3,4)
24 First of environmentally unrefined, typical in felling medicinal trees (9)
25 Some Japanese Americans organise immigration in part (5)
26 Halter? (6)
27 Girl madly nasty about man athlete (7)

Down
1 English town's girls looking over good specs for a certain activity (7,7)
2 Six scare horribly with innards (7)
3 Relaxed, one had stuff to capacity (7)
4 Cheat's short attempt to palm off sticker (9)
5 Store of French liquor (5)
6 Cut a link (7)
7 Remark by Wilde perhaps on two animals at the end of line (7)
8 Will this punishment make one lose time? (4,2,3,5)
15 Taking an inventory of minis I get hauled up (9)
17 Clive's ill with a little enlarged sac (7)
18 Tract of grassland left out (7)
19 Rigid Greek character pushed up breastbone (7)
20 One has a short period ahead with a language loss (7)
22 Quick! Discard small diaper (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Priest and I meet in session to consider anew (7)REVISIT
5 He's in business, he'll give you a hand (6)DEALER
9 When determined, it's to your advantage (5)ASSET
10 Just like referees (9)IMPARTIAL
11 Reportedly looks at crew in swell treatment (3,4) ICE PACK
12 Edit badly grave letters in turbulent current (4,3) TIDE RIP
13 Log holder sounds wonderful (5)GRATE
14 Family member's tense with angry bridesman dismissing daughter (9) TRIBESMAN
16 Leave girl to organise and spend time in grand style (4,5) LIVE LARGE
19 Stone remains in hidden treasure (5) STASH
21 Mark protects American bear (7)SUSTAIN
23 Reportedly looks at who's disturbing rink event (3,4)ICE SHOW
24 First of environmentally unrefined, typical in felling medicinal trees (9)EUCALYPTI
25 Some Japanese Americans organise immigration in part (5)NISEI
26 Halter? (6)SENTRY
27 Girl madly nasty about man athlete (7)GYMNAST

Down
1 English town's girls looking over good specs for a certain activity (7,7)READING GLASSES
2 Six scare horribly with innards (7)VISCERA
3 Relaxed, one had stuff to capacity (7)SATIATE
4 Cheat's short attempt to palm off sticker (9)TRICKSTER
5 Store of French liquor (5)DEPOT
6 Cut a link (7)ABRIDGE
7 Remark by Wilde perhaps on two animals at the end of line (7)EPIGRAM
8 Will this punishment make one lose time? (4,2,3,5)SLAP ON THE WRIST
15 Taking an inventory of minis I get hauled up (9)ITEMISING
17 Clive's ill with a little enlarged sac (7)VESICLE
18 Tract of grassland left out (7)LEAFLET
19 Rigid Greek character pushed up breastbone (7)STERNUM
20 One has a short period ahead with a language loss (7)APHASIA
22 Quick! Discard small diaper (5)NAPPY

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

[deepakgita]

Gridman

Across
1 Patronising technique of graduate through fine material, we hear (4,4)
5 Piece by one nationalist leader of Gujarat is heavily satirical (6)
10 Rhythmic flow in exotic dance in church (7)
11 When this is done, math answer sheets may be handed over (4,3)
12 A French scholar’s neutral team (6)
13 Acts through a lot of paperwork (8)
15 Passionately studying how what was bisected fell reportedly (4)
16 Juvenile delinquent makes pairs bolt away to far end of viaduct (6,4)
18 Eleven that has no winning ways (6,4)
20 Silly smile from Russian leader during drink (4)
23 Soldier has two sides to cover woman's former status (8)
24 There's nothing in here (6)
26 Warrior uncle catches European of the Raj hatless (7)
27 Hyderabad hates harbouring a disreputable mischief-maker (1,3,3)
28 Modes less in circulation around the limits of Tinnevelly (6)
29 Cut down expenses on a kind of coat (8)


Down
1 Boaster's logic: it will do for scientists who study micro-organisms (15) BACTERIOLOGISTS
2 Upcoming society girl and others get what the doctor ordered (3,4) BED REST
3 Take care to protect small group that is on edge (6) TENSED
4 Deposit metal that's sent up after losing tonnes (4) LEES
6 How a person under NSG cover moves about (2,6) IN SAFETY
7 More certain, going after one new risk-taker (7)
8 Willing to be determined plus duplicate a decisive victory (4,3,3,5)
9 Not that these feathered friends are gloomy (9)
14 Resort's second detective not entirely irregular (9)
17 Measure gear released by person responsible (2-6)
19 Frugal credit to little scamp having agent around (7)
21 Almost red, man gets extremely stern chap (7)
22 Fair restriction around last letter and couple of articles (6)
25 One in church is a support for the elderly (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11427/article7336930.ece

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Patronising technique of graduate through fine material, we hear (4,4)
5 Piece by one nationalist leader of Gujarat is heavily satirical (6)
10 Rhythmic flow in exotic dance in church (7)C(ADENC)*E
11 When this is done, math answer sheets may be handed over (4,3)
12 A French scholar’s neutral team (6)E(LE)VEN
13 Acts through a lot of paperwork (8)
15 Passionately studying how what was bisected fell reportedly (4)
16 Juvenile delinquent makes pairs bolt away to far end of viaduct (6,4)
18 Eleven that has no winning ways (6,4)LOSING TEAM
20 Silly smile from Russian leader during drink (4)
23 Soldier has two sides to cover woman's former status (8)
24 There's nothing in here (6)
26 Warrior uncle catches European of the Raj hatless (7)
27 Hyderabad hates harbouring a disreputable mischief-maker (1,3,3)A BAD HAT(T)
28 Modes less in circulation around the limits of Tinnevelly (6)
29 Cut down expenses on a kind of coat (8)


Down
1 Boaster's logic: it will do for scientists who study micro-organisms (15) BACTERIOLOGISTS
2 Upcoming society girl and others get what the doctor ordered (3,4) BED REST
3 Take care to protect small group that is on edge (6) TENSED
4 Deposit metal that's sent up after losing tonnes (4) LEES
6 How a person under NSG cover moves about (2,6) IN SAFETY
7 More certain, going after one new risk-taker (7)
8 Willing to be determined plus duplicate a decisive victory (4,3,3,5)
9 Not that these feathered friends are gloomy (9)
14 Resort's second detective not entirely irregular (9)
17 Measure gear released by person responsible (2-6) (IN CH)ARGE
19 Frugal credit to little scamp having agent around (7)
21 Almost red, man gets extremely stern chap (7)
22 Fair restriction around last letter and couple of articles (6)
25 One in church is a support for the elderly (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Patronising technique of graduate through fine material, we hear (4,4)
5 Piece by one nationalist leader of Gujarat is heavily satirical (6)
10 Rhythmic flow in exotic dance in church (7)C(ADENC)*E
11 When this is done, math answer sheets may be handed over (4,3)
12 A French scholar’s neutral team (6)E(LE)VEN
13 Acts through a lot of paperwork (8)
15 Passionately studying how what was bisected fell reportedly (4)
16 Juvenile delinquent makes pairs bolt away to far end of viaduct (6,4)
18 Eleven that has no winning ways (6,4)LOSING TEAM
20 Silly smile from Russian leader during drink (4)
23 Soldier has two sides to cover woman's former status (8)
24 There's nothing in here (6)
26 Warrior uncle catches European of the Raj hatless (7)
27 Hyderabad hates harbouring a disreputable mischief-maker (1,3,3)A BAD HAT(T)
28 Modes less in circulation around the limits of Tinnevelly (6)STYLES
29 Cut down expenses on a kind of coat (8)


Down
1 Boaster's logic: it will do for scientists who study micro-organisms (15) BACTERIOLOGISTS
2 Upcoming society girl and others get what the doctor ordered (3,4) BED REST
3 Take care to protect small group that is on edge (6) TENSED
4 Deposit metal that's sent up after losing tonnes (4) LEES
6 How a person under NSG cover moves about (2,6) IN SAFETY
7 More certain, going after one new risk-taker (7)
8 Willing to be determined plus duplicate a decisive victory (4,3,3,5)
9 Not that these feathered friends are gloomy (9)BLUEBIRDS
14 Resort's second detective not entirely irregular (9)
17 Measure gear released by person responsible (2-6) (IN CH)ARGE
19 Frugal credit to little scamp having agent around (7)SCRIMPY
21 Almost red, man gets extremely stern chap (7)
22 Fair restriction around last letter and couple of articles (6)BAZAAR
25 One in church is a support for the elderly (4)CANE

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Patronising technique of graduate through fine material, we hear (4,4)
5 Piece by one nationalist leader of Gujarat is heavily satirical (6)
10 Rhythmic flow in exotic dance in church (7)C(ADENC)*E
11 When this is done, math answer sheets may be handed over (4,3)
12 A French scholar’s neutral team (6)E(LE)VEN
13 Acts through a lot of paperwork (8)
15 Passionately studying how what was bisected fell reportedly (4)
16 Juvenile delinquent makes pairs bolt away to far end of viaduct (6,4)
18 Eleven that has no winning ways (6,4)LOSING TEAM -LOSING SIDE
20 Silly smile from Russian leader during drink (4)
23 Soldier has two sides to cover woman's former status (8)
24 There's nothing in here (6)
26 Warrior uncle catches European of the Raj hatless (7)
27 Hyderabad hates harbouring a disreputable mischief-maker (1,3,3)A BAD HAT(T)
28 Modes less in circulation around the limits of Tinnevelly (6)STYLES
29 Cut down expenses on a kind of coat (8)RETRENCH


Down
1 Boaster's logic: it will do for scientists who study micro-organisms (15) BACTERIOLOGISTS
2 Upcoming society girl and others get what the doctor ordered (3,4) BED REST
3 Take care to protect small group that is on edge (6) TENSED
4 Deposit metal that's sent up after losing tonnes (4) LEES
6 How a person under NSG cover moves about (2,6) IN SAFETY
7 More certain, going after one new risk-taker (7)INSURER
8 Willing to be determined plus duplicate a decisive victory (4,3,3,5)GAME SET AND MATCH
9 Not that these feathered friends are gloomy (9)BLUEBIRDS
14 Resort's second detective not entirely irregular (9)SPASMODIC
17 Measure gear released by person responsible (2-6) (IN CH)ARGE
19 Frugal credit to little scamp having agent around (7)SCRIMPY
21 Almost red, man gets extremely stern chap (7)ROUGHEN
22 Fair restriction around last letter and couple of articles (6)BAZAAR
25 One in church is a support for the elderly (4)CANE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Patronising technique of graduate through fine material, we hear (4,4)BABY TALK
5 Piece by one nationalist leader of Gujarat is heavily satirical (6)BITING
10 Rhythmic flow in exotic dance in church (7)C(ADENC)*E
11 When this is done, math answer sheets may be handed over (4,3)LAST SUM
12 A French scholar’s neutral team (6)E(LE)VEN
13 Acts through a lot of paperwork (8)PERFORMS
15 Passionately studying how what was bisected fell reportedly (4)INTO
16 Juvenile delinquent makes pairs bolt away to far end of viaduct (6,4)SPOILT BRAT
18 Eleven that has no winning ways (6,4)LOSING TEAM -LOSING SIDE
20 Silly smile from Russian leader during drink (4)GRIN
23 Soldier has two sides to cover woman's former status (8)GIRLHOOD
24 There's nothing in here (6)VACUUM
26 Warrior uncle catches European of the Raj hatless (7)SAMURAI
27 Hyderabad hates harbouring a disreputable mischief-maker (1,3,3)A BAD HAT(T)
28 Modes less in circulation around the limits of Tinnevelly (6)STYLES
29 Cut down expenses on a kind of coat (8)RETRENCH


Down
1 Boaster's logic: it will do for scientists who study micro-organisms (15) BACTERIOLOGISTS
2 Upcoming society girl and others get what the doctor ordered (3,4) BED REST
3 Take care to protect small group that is on edge (6) TENSED
4 Deposit metal that's sent up after losing tonnes (4) LEES
6 How a person under NSG cover moves about (2,6) IN SAFETY
7 More certain, going after one new risk-taker (7)INSURER
8 Willing to be determined plus duplicate a decisive victory (4,3,3,5)GAME SET AND MATCH
9 Not that these feathered friends are gloomy (9)BLUEBIRDS
14 Resort's second detective not entirely irregular (9)SPASMODIC
17 Measure gear released by person responsible (2-6) (IN CH)ARGE
19 Frugal credit to little scamp having agent around (7)SCRIMPY
21 Almost red, man gets extremely stern chap (7)ROUGHEN
22 Fair restriction around last letter and couple of articles (6)BAZAAR
25 One in church is a support for the elderly (4)CANE

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Hissing bird turned and left insect (8)
5 Gathers energy to return prize (6)
9 Mercy one ordered in ritual (8)
10 Hollow case, prosecutor’s last (6)
12 Fix article, breaking nothing (4)
13 Cry, dim hope renewed, for syringe (10)
16 Time poorly occupied by game, second in town (9,5)
17 Conservative hurt by insulting campaign to win support (5,9)
19 Golfer modified range, retaining good standard (4,6)
20 Singer back in Scotland (4)
22 Close attention applied to book set in New York (6)
24 Money from gambling factions divided by pub (8)
25 Changing treaty, talk incessantly (6)
26 Appeal to share (8)


DOWN
1 Instant alternative (6)
2 Exclude piece on universal merit in sedative (11)
3 Caustic substance in tree (4)
4 Novelist showing dynamic front, unusually (5,7)
6 Were tests designed to keep one familiar with urban life? (10)
7 Put away in the attic (3)
8 Damage airman starts to appraise, slowly rattling instruments (7) MARACAS
11 Prisoner in rage got out of order in assembly (12) CONGREGATION
14 Hate man with brutality dispatching one (11) MALEVOLENCE
15 Appalling prohibition I’m lifting, filling a trunk (10) ABOMINABLE
17 Firm information about year in power (7) COGENCY
18 Staff brought up and established in county (6)
21 Formerly working with church (4)
23 Routine agreement, no pressure (3)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8483155.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Hissing bird turned and left insect (8)
5 Gathers energy to return prize (6)
9 Mercy one ordered in ritual (8)
10 Hollow case, prosecutor’s last (6)
12 Fix article, breaking nothing (4)
13 Cry, dim hope renewed, for syringe (10)
16 Time poorly occupied by game, second in town (9,5)
17 Conservative hurt by insulting campaign to win support (5,9)
19 Golfer modified range, retaining good standard (4,6)
20 Singer back in Scotland (4)ALTO
22 Close attention applied to book set in New York (6)
24 Money from gambling factions divided by pub (8)
25 Changing treaty, talk incessantly (6)
26 Appeal to share (8)


DOWN
1 Instant alternative (6)SECOND
2 Exclude piece on universal merit in sedative (11)
3 Caustic substance in tree (4)
4 Novelist showing dynamic front, unusually (5,7)
6 Were tests designed to keep one familiar with urban life? (10)STREETWISE
7 Put away in the attic (3)
8 Damage airman starts to appraise, slowly rattling instruments (7) MARACAS
11 Prisoner in rage got out of order in assembly (12) CONGREGATION
14 Hate man with brutality dispatching one (11) MALEVOLENCE
15 Appalling prohibition I’m lifting, filling a trunk (10) ABOMINABLE
17 Firm information about year in power (7) COGENCY
18 Staff brought up and established in county (6)
21 Formerly working with church (4)ONCE
23 Routine agreement, no pressure (3)ACT

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Hissing bird turned and left insect (8)
5 Gathers energy to return prize (6)
9 Mercy one ordered in ritual (8)CEREMONY
10 Hollow case, prosecutor’s last (6)
12 Fix article, breaking nothing (4)NAIL
13 Cry, dim hope renewed, for syringe (10)HYPODERMIC
16 Time poorly occupied by game, second in town (9,5)
17 Conservative hurt by insulting campaign to win support (5,9)
19 Golfer modified range, retaining good standard (4,6)
20 Singer back in Scotland (4)ALTO
22 Close attention applied to book set in New York (6)NEARBY
24 Money from gambling factions divided by pub (8)
25 Changing treaty, talk incessantly (6)
26 Appeal to share (8)INTEREST


DOWN
1 Instant alternative (6)SECOND
2 Exclude piece on universal merit in sedative (11)
3 Caustic substance in tree (4)
4 Novelist showing dynamic front, unusually (5,7)
6 Were tests designed to keep one familiar with urban life? (10)STREETWISE
7 Put away in the attic (3)
8 Damage airman starts to appraise, slowly rattling instruments (7) MARACAS
11 Prisoner in rage got out of order in assembly (12) CONGREGATION
14 Hate man with brutality dispatching one (11) MALEVOLENCE
15 Appalling prohibition I’m lifting, filling a trunk (10) ABOMINABLE
17 Firm information about year in power (7) COGENCY
18 Staff brought up and established in county (6)
21 Formerly working with church (4)ONCE
23 Routine agreement, no pressure (3)ACT

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Hissing bird turned and left insect (8)SIBILANT
5 Gathers energy to return prize (6)ESTEEM
9 Mercy one ordered in ritual (8)CEREMONY
10 Hollow case, prosecutor’s last (6)CRATER
12 Fix article, breaking nothing (4)NAIL
13 Cry, dim hope renewed, for syringe (10)HYPODERMIC
16 Time poorly occupied by game, second in town (9,5)TUNBRIDGE WELLS
17 Conservative hurt by insulting campaign to win support (5,9)CHARM OFFENSIVE
19 Golfer modified range, retaining good standard (4,6)GREG NORMAN
20 Singer back in Scotland (4)ALTO
22 Close attention applied to book set in New York (6)NEARBY
24 Money from gambling factions divided by pub (8)WINNINGS
25 Changing treaty, talk incessantly (6)YATTER
26 Appeal to share (8)INTEREST


DOWN
1 Instant alternative (6)SECOND
2 Exclude piece on universal merit in sedative (11)BARBITURATE
3 Caustic substance in tree (4)LIME
4 Novelist showing dynamic front, unusually (5,7)NANCY MITFORD
6 Were tests designed to keep one familiar with urban life? (10)STREETWISE
7 Put away in the attic (3)EAT
8 Damage airman starts to appraise, slowly rattling instruments (7) MARACAS
11 Prisoner in rage got out of order in assembly (12) CONGREGATION
14 Hate man with brutality dispatching one (11) MALEVOLENCE
15 Appalling prohibition I’m lifting, filling a trunk (10) ABOMINABLE
17 Firm information about year in power (7) COGENCY
18 Staff brought up and established in county (6)DORSET
21 Formerly working with church (4)ONCE
23 Routine agreement, no pressure (3)ACT

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4)
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6)
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8)
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6)
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4)
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3)
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5)
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8)
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6)
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)
4 Framed organisation (5)
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6)
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5)
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4)
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6)
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8)
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6)
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4)
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3)
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)SNEAK*Y
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5) SHE BA
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8)
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6)
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)
4 Framed organisation (5)
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)TERSE*
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6) ARCTIC*
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5) T HORN
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4) TEST CASE
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6) STITCH
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8) RESPECTS
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6) TRAUMA
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4) SEES
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3)
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)SNEAK*Y
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5) SHE BA
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8)
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6)
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)
4 Framed organisation (5)
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)TERSE*
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6) ARCTIC*
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5) T HORN
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4) TEST CASE
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6) STITCH
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8) RESPECTS
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6) TRAUMA
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4) SEES
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3)
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)SNEAK*Y
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5) SHE BA
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)ELBOW
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)IN THE KITTY
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)LOSS
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)ACUMEN
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8)
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)ESTATE
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6)
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)
4 Framed organisation (5)
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)TERSE*
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6) ARCTIC*
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5) T HORN
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4) TEST CASE
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6) STITCH
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8) RESPECTS
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6) TRAUMA
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4) SEES
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3) SPOTTED DOG
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)SNEAK*Y
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5) SHE BA
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)ELBOW
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)COPIED
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)IN THE KITTY
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)LOSS
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)ACUMEN
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8) BOOTLACE
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)ESTATE
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)SNUB NOSE

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6) THRUST
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)
4 Framed organisation (5)
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)TERSE*
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6) ARCTIC*
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5) T HORN
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4) TEST CASE
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6) STITCH
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8) RESPECTS
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6) TRAUMA
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4) SEES
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3) SPOTTED DOG
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)SNEAK*Y
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5) SHE BA
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)ELBOW
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)COPIED
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)IN THE KITTY
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)LOSS
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)ACUMEN
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8) BOOTLACE
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)ESTATE
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)SNUB NOSE

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6) THRUST
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)SYSTEM
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)CHEF
4 Framed organisation (5)SETUP
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)TERSE*
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)TRUNDLED
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)HEADGEAR
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)STAY UP
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)GNAW
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6) ARCTIC*
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)STEW
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)DELICATE
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)OBSTRUCT
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)TOMATO
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)ESSENE
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)EVENT
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5) T HORN
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)STAB

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)
11 A chief's in first place (5)
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9)
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5)
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5)
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7)
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7)
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4)

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)
23 Drinks in golf session (5)
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11650/article8352022.ece

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)
11 A chief's in first place (5)
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9)
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5) LAGER<-
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)COVER SLIP
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5)
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7)
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7)
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4)

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)CAT HARS* IS
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)OD DLY
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)TOWERING*
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)C{OP}E
23 Drinks in golf session (5)
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)
11 A chief's in first place (5)
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9) SATISFIED
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5) LAGER<-
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)COVER SLIP
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5) ADIEU
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7) POLLUTE
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7) SAUSAGE
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4) DISH THE DIRT

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)CAT HARS* IS
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)OD DLY
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)TOWERING*
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)C{OP}E
23 Drinks in golf session (5)
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)TSUNAMI
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)
11 A chief's in first place (5)
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9) SATISFIED
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5) LAGER<-
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)COVER SLIP
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5) ADIEU
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7) POLLUTE
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7) SAUSAGE
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4) DISH THE DIRT

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)CAT HARS* IS
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)INURE
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)STIRRUP
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)OD DLY
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)TOWERING*
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)SKIT
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)ILLNESS
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)C{OP}E
23 Drinks in golf session (5)
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)TSUNAMI
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)HADDOCK
11 A chief's in first place (5)
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9) SATISFIED
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5) LAGER<-
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)COVER SLIP
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5) ADIEU
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7) POLLUTE
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7) SAUSAGE
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4) DISH THE DIRT

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)CAT HARS* IS
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)INURE
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)READDRESS
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)STIRRUP
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)UNHAPPY
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)OD DLY
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)TOWERING*
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)SKIT
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)TURBULENT
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)ILLNESS
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)C{OP}E
23 Drinks in golf session (5)
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)IRAQI

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)CHIAROSCURO
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)TSUNAMI
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)HADDOCK
11 A chief's in first place (5)AHEAD
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)REPAYMENT
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)STAVE
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)PHYSICIST
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9) SATISFIED
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5) LAGER<-
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)COVER SLIP
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5) ADIEU
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7) POLLUTE
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7) SAUSAGE
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4) DISH THE DIRT

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)CAT HARS* IS
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)INURE
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)READDRESS
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)STIRRUP
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)UNHAPPY
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)OD DLY
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)TOWERING*
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)SKIT
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)ACTIVELY
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)ILL NATURE
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)TURBULENT
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)ILLNESS
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)DEPOSIT
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)C{OP}E
23 Drinks in golf session (5)ROUND
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)IRAQI

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

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
1 Condemn adopting the inconsiderate firm's quick and intensive training (5,6)
9 Learn to earn (7)
10 Criminal following American soldier and doctor with a stabilising appliance (6)
11 Lazy person with a bee in the 5,22,23 is murmuring (5)
12 Make up a story about a light sound in retreat for fuel (7)
15 Run to substitute Charlie's Mexican dish with a starchy root (4)
16 American uncle breaking bishop's seat beginning to get to an oil source (6,4)
18 Sees clergymen taking in religious instruction by Charlie (10)
20 Shelled holy Israeli port (4)
23 Means to cook chile in the outskirts of Vellore (7)
24 Revolutionary restrained wingless insect (5)
26 Anagrammed iconic features for a doctor (6)
27 A teacup's contents could get blended with its aid (7)
28 Buddy on lute's out of tune certainly (11)

Down
2 Shot doctor inured (6)
3 Killed by a slip reportedly (4)
4 Awareness of the company chant brought up by article on the English church (10)
5 Lacking a crew to make mundane changes to accommodate a Pole (8)
6 Scare resulting from the young actress's temperature going up (7)
7 One getting a possibly once-in-a-lifetime shower? (5-2-2)
8 Austrian leader taking out the oriental heavy fabric shows courage (6)
13 Fuel with the retreating mob attached to a follower's Molotov cocktail (6,4)
14 Rejuvenated assembly in Paris? I abandoned the quest (9)
17 Copilot I dressed up as a party person (8)
19 Live from the south with Polish coverage of the unlicensed bar (7)
21 Became radicalised and smuggled a tool for surveillance (6)
22 No retweet of a main channel by the receiver (6)
25 Key found in the speaker's walkway (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11598/article8091979.ece

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Condemn adopting the inconsiderate firm's quick and intensive training (5,6)
9 Learn to earn (7)
10 Criminal following American soldier and doctor with a stabilising appliance (6)GI MB AL
11 Lazy person with a bee in the 5,22,23 is murmuring (5)
12 Make up a story about a light sound in retreat for fuel (7)
15 Run to substitute Charlie's Mexican dish with a starchy root (4)
16 American uncle breaking bishop's seat beginning to get to an oil source (6,4)
18 Sees clergymen taking in religious instruction by Charlie (10)
20 Shelled holy Israeli port (4)
23 Means to cook chile in the outskirts of Vellore (7)V(EHICL)*E
24 Revolutionary restrained wingless insect (5)
26 Anagrammed iconic features for a doctor (6)
27 A teacup's contents could get blended with its aid (7)
28 Buddy on lute's out of tune certainly (11)UNDOUBTEDLY*

Down
2 Shot doctor inured (6)
3 Killed by a slip reportedly (4)
4 Awareness of the company chant brought up by article on the English church (10)
5 Lacking a crew to make mundane changes to accommodate a Pole (8)
6 Scare resulting from the young actress's temperature going up (7)
7 One getting a possibly once-in-a-lifetime shower? (5-2-2)
8 Austrian leader taking out the oriental heavy fabric shows courage (6)
13 Fuel with the retreating mob attached to a follower's Molotov cocktail (6,4)
14 Rejuvenated assembly in Paris? I abandoned the quest (9)
17 Copilot I dressed up as a party person (8)POLITICO*
19 Live from the south with Polish coverage of the unlicensed bar (7)
21 Became radicalised and smuggled a tool for surveillance (6)
22 No retweet of a main channel by the receiver (6)
25 Key found in the speaker's walkway (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Condemn adopting the inconsiderate firm's quick and intensive training (5,6) CRASH COURSE
9 Learn to earn (7) REALISE
10 Criminal following American soldier and doctor with a stabilising appliance (6)GI MB AL
11 Lazy person with a bee in the 5,22,23 is murmuring (5) DRONE
12 Make up a story about a light sound in retreat for fuel (7) LIGNITE
15 Run to substitute Charlie's Mexican dish with a starchy root (4) TARO
16 American uncle breaking bishop's seat beginning to get to an oil source (6,4)
18 Sees clergymen taking in religious instruction by Charlie (10)
20 Shelled holy Israeli port (4)
23 Means to cook chile in the outskirts of Vellore (7)V(EHICL)*E
24 Revolutionary restrained wingless insect (5)
26 Anagrammed iconic features for a doctor (6)
27 A teacup's contents could get blended with its aid (7)
28 Buddy on lute's out of tune certainly (11)UNDOUBTEDLY*

Down
2 Shot doctor inured (6)
3 Killed by a slip reportedly (4)
4 Awareness of the company chant brought up by article on the English church (10)
5 Lacking a crew to make mundane changes to accommodate a Pole (8)
6 Scare resulting from the young actress's temperature going up (7)
7 One getting a possibly once-in-a-lifetime shower? (5-2-2)
8 Austrian leader taking out the oriental heavy fabric shows courage (6)
13 Fuel with the retreating mob attached to a follower's Molotov cocktail (6,4)
14 Rejuvenated assembly in Paris? I abandoned the quest (9)
17 Copilot I dressed up as a party person (8)POLITICO*
19 Live from the south with Polish coverage of the unlicensed bar (7)
21 Became radicalised and smuggled a tool for surveillance (6)
22 No retweet of a main channel by the receiver (6)
25 Key found in the speaker's walkway (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Condemn adopting the inconsiderate firm's quick and intensive training (5,6) CRASH COURSE
9 Learn to earn (7) REALISE
10 Criminal following American soldier and doctor with a stabilising appliance (6)GI MB AL
11 Lazy person with a bee in the 5,22,23 is murmuring (5) DRONE
12 Make up a story about a light sound in retreat for fuel (7) LIGNITE
15 Run to substitute Charlie's Mexican dish with a starchy root (4) TARO
16 American uncle breaking bishop's seat beginning to get to an oil source (6,4)
18 Sees clergymen taking in religious instruction by Charlie (10)
20 Shelled holy Israeli port (4)
23 Means to cook chile in the outskirts of Vellore (7)V(EHICL)*E
24 Revolutionary restrained wingless insect (5)
26 Anagrammed iconic features for a doctor (6)
27 A teacup's contents could get blended with its aid (7)
28 Buddy on lute's out of tune certainly (11)UNDOUBTEDLY*

Down
2 Shot doctor inured (6)
3 Killed by a slip reportedly (4)
4 Awareness of the company chant brought up by article on the English church (10)
5 Lacking a crew to make mundane changes to accommodate a Pole (8)UNMANNED
6 Scare resulting from the young actress's temperature going up (7)STARTLE
7 One getting a possibly once-in-a-lifetime shower? (5-2-2)
8 Austrian leader taking out the oriental heavy fabric shows courage (6)
13 Fuel with the retreating mob attached to a follower's Molotov cocktail (6,4)
14 Rejuvenated assembly in Paris? I abandoned the quest (9)
17 Copilot I dressed up as a party person (8)POLITICO*
19 Live from the south with Polish coverage of the unlicensed bar (7)
21 Became radicalised and smuggled a tool for surveillance (6)CAMERA
22 No retweet of a main channel by the receiver (6)AERIAL
25 Key found in the speaker's walkway (4)ISLE

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Condemn adopting the inconsiderate firm's quick and intensive training (5,6) CRASH COURSE
9 Learn to earn (7) REALISE
10 Criminal following American soldier and doctor with a stabilising appliance (6)GI MB AL
11 Lazy person with a bee in the 5,22,23 is murmuring (5) DRONE
12 Make up a story about a light sound in retreat for fuel (7) LIGNITE
15 Run to substitute Charlie's Mexican dish with a starchy root (4) TARO
16 American uncle breaking bishop's seat beginning to get to an oil source (6,4)SESAME SEED
18 Sees clergymen taking in religious instruction by Charlie (10)
20 Shelled holy Israeli port (4)
23 Means to cook chile in the outskirts of Vellore (7)V(EHICL)*E
24 Revolutionary restrained wingless insect (5)
26 Anagrammed iconic features for a doctor (6)MEDICO
27 A teacup's contents could get blended with its aid (7)
28 Buddy on lute's out of tune certainly (11)UNDOUBTEDLY*

Down
2 Shot doctor inured (6)RUINED
3 Killed by a slip reportedly (4)
4 Awareness of the company chant brought up by article on the English church (10)COGNISANCE
5 Lacking a crew to make mundane changes to accommodate a Pole (8)UNMANNED
6 Scare resulting from the young actress's temperature going up (7)STARTLE
7 One getting a possibly once-in-a-lifetime shower? (5-2-2)
8 Austrian leader taking out the oriental heavy fabric shows courage (6)VALOUR
13 Fuel with the retreating mob attached to a follower's Molotov cocktail (6,4)
14 Rejuvenated assembly in Paris? I abandoned the quest (9)
17 Copilot I dressed up as a party person (8)POLITICO*
19 Live from the south with Polish coverage of the unlicensed bar (7)
21 Became radicalised and smuggled a tool for surveillance (6)CAMERA
22 No retweet of a main channel by the receiver (6)AERIAL
25 Key found in the speaker's walkway (4)ISLE

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
7 Applied mathematicians sacrifice a Scot to get data (10)
9 It might be upped to increase the stakes (4)
10 Bag flipped by quarrel over the Kansas fuel-making factory (8)
11 Long address concealed by the split, anyway (6)
12 Variety of grass (5)
13 Prejudiced Bob discarded reacting bicarbonates (9)
14 Doctor and the bridge partners love playing what might make Indian farmers happy (7)
17 Male journalist replacing the first-class trophies (7)
20 Melting of the iodine vat is an abnormality (9)
22 Extremely cold bridge player at the wrong place in coast (5)
25 Lithium found in steep rock turned over for an aromatic bulb (6)
26 Sweet things to look at? (3,5)
27 Reportedly cut the lawn for practice (4)
28 Failure to appear with a cargo of metal results in self-denial (10)

Down
1 Some teenagers run away to accompany leaders to the classes (6)
2 Seize letters from Anu, surprisingly (5)
3 Deadlines altered without notice to get a source of oil (7)
4 Irregular diastole is atypical (8)
5 Woman's garment with the horse trainer's equipment (6)
6 Tolerate Arabic on the democratic flag (8)
8 Fuel for the municipalities flanking Georgia (4,3)
15 Cook, poor, collects darnel sent up by the wheeler dealer (8)
16 Lens maker changes topic before Diana edges away (8)
18 Fair to exchange ring for article in surplus (7)
19 Heroism interpreted such that one wants more (7)
21 Alternatively, the islands around Holland can get attached to the European Union (2,4)
23 Charge to write to the auditor (6)
24 Mail found by lifting hourglass (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11626/article8237062.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Applied mathematicians sacrifice a Scot to get data (10) STATISTICS
9 It might be upped to increase the stakes (4) ANTE
10 Bag flipped by quarrel over the Kansas fuel-making factory (8) GASWORKS
11 Long address concealed by the split, anyway (6) LITANY
12 Variety of grass (5)
13 Prejudiced Bob discarded reacting bicarbonates (9) SECTARIAN
14 Doctor and the bridge partners love playing what might make Indian farmers happy (7)
17 Male journalist replacing the first-class trophies (7)
20 Melting of the iodine vat is an abnormality (9)
22 Extremely cold bridge player at the wrong place in coast (5)
25 Lithium found in steep rock turned over for an aromatic bulb (6)
26 Sweet things to look at? (3,5)
27 Reportedly cut the lawn for practice (4)
28 Failure to appear with a cargo of metal results in self-denial (10)

Down
1 Some teenagers run away to accompany leaders to the classes (6)
2 Seize letters from Anu, surprisingly (5)
3 Deadlines altered without notice to get a source of oil (7)
4 Irregular diastole is atypical (8)
5 Woman's garment with the horse trainer's equipment (6)
6 Tolerate Arabic on the democratic flag (8)
8 Fuel for the municipalities flanking Georgia (4,3)
15 Cook, poor, collects darnel sent up by the wheeler dealer (8)
16 Lens maker changes topic before Diana edges away (8)
18 Fair to exchange ring for article in surplus (7)
19 Heroism interpreted such that one wants more (7)
21 Alternatively, the islands around Holland can get attached to the European Union (2,4)
23 Charge to write to the auditor (6)
24 Mail found by lifting hourglass (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Applied mathematicians sacrifice a Scot to get data (10) STATISTICS
9 It might be upped to increase the stakes (4) ANTE
10 Bag flipped by quarrel over the Kansas fuel-making factory (8) GASWORKS
11 Long address concealed by the split, anyway (6) LITANY
12 Variety of grass (5)
13 Prejudiced Bob discarded reacting bicarbonates (9) SECTARIAN
14 Doctor and the bridge partners love playing what might make Indian farmers happy (7)
17 Male journalist replacing the first-class trophies (7)
20 Melting of the iodine vat is an abnormality (9)
22 Extremely cold bridge player at the wrong place in coast (5)
25 Lithium found in steep rock turned over for an aromatic bulb (6)
26 Sweet things to look at? (3,5)
27 Reportedly cut the lawn for practice (4)
28 Failure to appear with a cargo of metal results in self-denial (10)

Down
1 Some teenagers run away to accompany leaders to the classes (6) STRATI
2 Seize letters from Anu, surprisingly (5)
3 Deadlines altered without notice to get a source of oil (7) LINSEED
4 Irregular diastole is atypical (8)
5 Woman's garment with the horse trainer's equipment (6) HALTER
6 Tolerate Arabic on the democratic flag (8) STANDARD
8 Fuel for the municipalities flanking Georgia (4,3) TOWN GAS
15 Cook, poor, collects darnel sent up by the wheeler dealer (8)
16 Lens maker changes topic before Diana edges away (8)
18 Fair to exchange ring for article in surplus (7)
19 Heroism interpreted such that one wants more (7)
21 Alternatively, the islands around Holland can get attached to the European Union (2,4)
23 Charge to write to the auditor (6)
24 Mail found by lifting hourglass (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Applied mathematicians sacrifice a Scot to get data (10) STATISTICS
9 It might be upped to increase the stakes (4) ANTE
10 Bag flipped by quarrel over the Kansas fuel-making factory (8) GASWORKS
11 Long address concealed by the split, anyway (6) LITANY
12 Variety of grass (5)
13 Prejudiced Bob discarded reacting bicarbonates (9) SECTARIAN
14 Doctor and the bridge partners love playing what might make Indian farmers happy (7)
17 Male journalist replacing the first-class trophies (7)
20 Melting of the iodine vat is an abnormality (9)
22 Extremely cold bridge player at the wrong place in coast (5)
25 Lithium found in steep rock turned over for an aromatic bulb (6)GARLIC
26 Sweet things to look at? (3,5)
27 Reportedly cut the lawn for practice (4)
28 Failure to appear with a cargo of metal results in self-denial (10)

Down
1 Some teenagers run away to accompany leaders to the classes (6) STRATI
2 Seize letters from Anu, surprisingly (5)USURP
3 Deadlines altered without notice to get a source of oil (7) LINSEED
4 Irregular diastole is atypical (8)ISOLATED
5 Woman's garment with the horse trainer's equipment (6) HALTER
6 Tolerate Arabic on the democratic flag (8) STANDARD
8 Fuel for the municipalities flanking Georgia (4,3) TOWN GAS
15 Cook, poor, collects darnel sent up by the wheeler dealer (8)
16 Lens maker changes topic before Diana edges away (8)OPTICIAN
18 Fair to exchange ring for article in surplus (7)
19 Heroism interpreted such that one wants more (7)
21 Alternatively, the islands around Holland can get attached to the European Union (2,4)IN LIEU
23 Charge to write to the auditor (6)
24 Mail found by lifting hourglass (5)

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
1 Second Sprite I had during game is plain (4-7)
9 Institute, mediocre at educating groups (6)
10 Loyal supporter beginning to accept breaking law (8)
11 Inquisitive one on the inside is buzzing (5)
12 Criticise study after study receiving money (7)
13 Free time for book it is learned (8)
15 Cirrus is pronouncedly watery (6)
16 Sneaky chap, heartless rat (6)
18 Bad silt, it can cut up edges of a building (8)
20 One drug induced experience (7)
21 At first pious members of lower house backed a religious text (5)
22 Go through annals about some Africans (8)
23 Doubly senseless going outside of society (6)
24 Memento that represents nowadays (2,3,6)

Down
2 Look over fire pit (7)
3 Showy adornments not new or hot (5)
4 Have a curved tool to pop end of black blister (7)
5 Identifying nature of some Adivasi song aided in appreciation (9)
6 Date one by one? (3,4)
7 Bombastic and affectedly darn long? Quite (13)
8 Declaration of professional name by a setter (13)
14 Consequences that frame criminal (9)
17 Ethereal medium doesn't last (7)
18 Group turning around deficit to flourish (7)
19 Mediator in trouble after raising an issue (7)
21 Present philosophy in solid shape (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11573/article7975097.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Second Sprite I had during game is plain (4-7)
9 Institute, mediocre at educating groups (6)
10 Loyal supporter beginning to accept breaking law (8)
11 Inquisitive one on the inside is buzzing (5)
12 Criticise study after study receiving money (7)
13 Free time for book it is learned (8)
15 Cirrus is pronouncedly watery (6)
16 Sneaky chap, heartless rat (6)
18 Bad silt, it can cut up edges of a building (8)
20 One drug induced experience (7)
21 At first pious members of lower house backed a religious text (5)
22 Go through annals about some Africans (8)
23 Doubly senseless going outside of society (6)
24 Memento that represents nowadays (2,3,6)

Down
2 Look over fire pit (7)
3 Showy adornments not new or hot (5)
4 Have a curved tool to pop end of black blister (7)
5 Identifying nature of some Adivasi song aided in appreciation (9) DIAGNOSIS
6 Date one by one? (3,4) NEW YEAR
7 Bombastic and affectedly darn long? Quite (13) GRANDILOQUENT
8 Declaration of professional name by a setter (13) PRONOUNCEMENT
14 Consequences that frame criminal (9) AFTERMATH
17 Ethereal medium doesn't last (7)
18 Group turning around deficit to flourish (7)
19 Mediator in trouble after raising an issue (7)
21 Present philosophy in solid shape (5)

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Second Sprite I had during game is plain (4-7)
9 Institute, mediocre at educating groups (6)
10 Loyal supporter beginning to accept breaking law (8)ST(ALW)ART
11 Inquisitive one on the inside is buzzing (5)
12 Criticise study after study receiving money (7)CON DE(M)N
13 Free time for book it is learned (8)
15 Cirrus is pronouncedly watery (6)SEROUS (hp)
16 Sneaky chap, heartless rat (6)
18 Bad silt, it can cut up edges of a building (8)
20 One drug induced experience (7)UNDERGO*
21 At first pious members of lower house backed a religious text (5)
22 Go through annals about some Africans (8)
23 Doubly senseless going outside of society (6)
24 Memento that represents nowadays (2,3,6)AT THE MOMENT*

Down
2 Look over fire pit (7)
3 Showy adornments not new or hot (5)
4 Have a curved tool to pop end of black blister (7)
5 Identifying nature of some Adivasi song aided in appreciation (9) DIAGNOSIS
6 Date one by one? (3,4) NEW YEAR
7 Bombastic and affectedly darn long? Quite (13) GRANDILOQUENT
8 Declaration of professional name by a setter (13) PRONOUNCEMENT
14 Consequences that frame criminal (9) AFTERMATH
17 Ethereal medium doesn't last (7)
18 Group turning around deficit to flourish (7)
19 Mediator in trouble after raising an issue (7)
21 Present philosophy in solid shape (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Second Sprite I had during game is plain (4-7)
9 Institute, mediocre at educating groups (6)
10 Loyal supporter beginning to accept breaking law (8)ST(ALW)ART
11 Inquisitive one on the inside is buzzing (5)
12 Criticise study after study receiving money (7)CON DE(M)N
13 Free time for book it is learned (8) LITERATE
15 Cirrus is pronouncedly watery (6)SEROUS (hp)
16 Sneaky chap, heartless rat (6) COVERT
18 Bad silt, it can cut up edges of a building (8) BASILICA
20 One drug induced experience (7)UNDERGO*
21 At first pious members of lower house backed a religious text (5) PSALM
22 Go through annals about some Africans (8)
23 Doubly senseless going outside of society (6) INSANE
24 Memento that represents nowadays (2,3,6)AT THE MOMENT*

Down
2 Look over fire pit (7)
3 Showy adornments not new or hot (5)
4 Have a curved tool to pop end of black blister (7)
5 Identifying nature of some Adivasi song aided in appreciation (9) DIAGNOSIS
6 Date one by one? (3,4) NEW YEAR
7 Bombastic and affectedly darn long? Quite (13) GRANDILOQUENT
8 Declaration of professional name by a setter (13) PRONOUNCEMENT
14 Consequences that frame criminal (9) AFTERMATH
17 Ethereal medium doesn't last (7)
18 Group turning around deficit to flourish (7)
19 Mediator in trouble after raising an issue (7)
21 Present philosophy in solid shape (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Second Sprite I had during game is plain (4-7)
9 Institute, mediocre at educating groups (6)
10 Loyal supporter beginning to accept breaking law (8)ST(ALW)ART
11 Inquisitive one on the inside is buzzing (5)
12 Criticise study after study receiving money (7)CON DE(M)N
13 Free time for book it is learned (8) LITERATE
15 Cirrus is pronouncedly watery (6)SEROUS (hp)
16 Sneaky chap, heartless rat (6) COVERT
18 Bad silt, it can cut up edges of a building (8) BASILICA
20 One drug induced experience (7)UNDERGO*
21 At first pious members of lower house backed a religious text (5) PSALM
22 Go through annals about some Africans (8)
23 Doubly senseless going outside of society (6) INSANE
24 Memento that represents nowadays (2,3,6)AT THE MOMENT*

Down
2 Look over fire pit (7)
3 Showy adornments not new or hot (5)FIERY
4 Have a curved tool to pop end of black blister (7)
5 Identifying nature of some Adivasi song aided in appreciation (9) DIAGNOSIS
6 Date one by one? (3,4) NEW YEAR
7 Bombastic and affectedly darn long? Quite (13) GRANDILOQUENT
8 Declaration of professional name by a setter (13) PRONOUNCEMENT
14 Consequences that frame criminal (9) AFTERMATH
17 Ethereal medium doesn't last (7)ENDMOST
18 Group turning around deficit to flourish (7)BLOSSOM
19 Mediator in trouble after raising an issue (7)LIAISON
21 Present philosophy in solid shape (5)PRISM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Second Sprite I had during game is plain (4-7)SELF-EVIDENT
9 Institute, mediocre at educating groups (6)CREATE
10 Loyal supporter beginning to accept breaking law (8)ST(ALW)ART
11 Inquisitive one on the inside is buzzing (5)NOISY
12 Criticise study after study receiving money (7)CON DE(M)N
13 Free time for book it is learned (8) LITERATE
15 Cirrus is pronouncedly watery (6)SEROUS (hp)
16 Sneaky chap, heartless rat (6) COVERT
18 Bad silt, it can cut up edges of a building (8) BASILICA
20 One drug induced experience (7)UNDERGO*
21 At first pious members of lower house backed a religious text (5) PSALM
22 Go through annals about some Africans (8)ANGOLANS
23 Doubly senseless going outside of society (6) INSANE
24 Memento that represents nowadays (2,3,6)AT THE MOMENT*

Down
2 Look over fire pit (7)EXAMINE
3 Showy adornments not new or hot (5)FIERY
4 Have a curved tool to pop end of black blister (7)VESICLE
5 Identifying nature of some Adivasi song aided in appreciation (9) DIAGNOSIS
6 Date one by one? (3,4) NEW YEAR
7 Bombastic and affectedly darn long? Quite (13) GRANDILOQUENT
8 Declaration of professional name by a setter (13) PRONOUNCEMENT
14 Consequences that frame criminal (9) AFTERMATH
17 Ethereal medium doesn't last (7)ENDMOST
18 Group turning around deficit to flourish (7)BLOSSOM
19 Mediator in trouble after raising an issue (7)LIAISON
21 Present philosophy in solid shape (5)PRISM

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

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
6 North Indian city had underground ... (5,3)
9 ... to take advantage of before those (4,2)
10 Boundary fence lacking height (4)
11 Old nurse skilful and capable of being stretched (10)
12 Iron chains round perimeter (6)
14 Flawless 0.1 mm rings suitable for all (7)
15 Significant or groundbreaking ... (5-10)
18 ...painter's picture? Like like (7)
20 Shall unplug blocking around drain (6)
22 Struggle meeting contract undertaking (10)
23,23 Dn. Policeman circling hospital repeatedly in a hurry (4-4)
24 Travel discomfort, let down in a fancy car (3,3)
25 Think about surrender (4,4)

Down
1 Lake that is below zero in the middle (4)
2 Suffering of one out on sidelines (8)
3 Grasp in etude defining a music composer (6)
4 Married lad, clipped butterfly (3,7)
5 Peer around bowled over by the French island (8)
7 Duck is often seen behind weir (5)
8 Motorman often going off the rails? Never (3,3,1,6)
13 Obvious changes around end of year celebration (10)
16 Small program, overstated (8)
17 A medicinal solution can heal over time (8)
19 Dexterity mostly needed to ride a sled (6)
21 Very much like one element of ade? (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11574/article7980500.ece

[Russellfhc]

Across
6 North Indian city had underground ... (5,3)DEHRA DUN*
9 ... to take advantage of before those (4,2)
10 Boundary fence lacking height (4)
11 Old nurse skilful and capable of being stretched (10)EX TEND ABLE
12 Iron chains round perimeter (6)
14 Flawless 0.1 mm rings suitable for all (7)
15 Significant or groundbreaking ... (5-10)
18 ...painter's picture? Like like (7)
20 Shall unplug blocking around drain (6)
22 Struggle meeting contract undertaking (10)
23,23 Dn. Policeman circling hospital repeatedly in a hurry (4-4)
24 Travel discomfort, let down in a fancy car (3,3)
25 Think about surrender (4,4)

Down
1 Lake that is below zero in the middle (4)ER IE zERo
2 Suffering of one out on sidelines (8)
3 Grasp in etude defining a music composer (6)SPINET(T)
4 Married lad, clipped butterfly (3,7)
5 Peer around bowled over by the French island (8)
7 Duck is often seen behind weir (5)
8 Motorman often going off the rails? Never (3,3,1,6)NOT FOR A MOMENT*
13 Obvious changes around end of year celebration (10)
16 Small program, overstated (8)
17 A medicinal solution can heal over time (8)
19 Dexterity mostly needed to ride a sled (6)
21 Very much like one element of ade? (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 North Indian city had underground ... (5,3)DEHRA DUN*
9 ... to take advantage of before those (4,2)
10 Boundary fence lacking height (4) EDGE
11 Old nurse skilful and capable of being stretched (10)EX TEND ABLE
12 Iron chains round perimeter (6)
14 Flawless 0.1 mm rings suitable for all (7)
15 Significant or groundbreaking ... (5-10)
18 ...painter's picture? Like like (7) PICASSO
20 Shall unplug blocking around drain (6)
22 Struggle meeting contract undertaking (10)
23,23 Dn. Policeman circling hospital repeatedly in a hurry (4-4)
24 Travel discomfort, let down in a fancy car (3,3) JET LAG
25 Think about surrender (4,4)

Down
1 Lake that is below zero in the middle (4)ER IE zERo
2 Suffering of one out on sidelines (8)
3 Grasp in etude defining a music composer (6)SPINET(T)
4 Married lad, clipped butterfly (3,7) RED ADMIRAL
5 Peer around bowled over by the French island (8)
7 Duck is often seen behind weir (5) EIDER
8 Motorman often going off the rails? Never (3,3,1,6)NOT FOR A MOMENT*
13 Obvious changes around end of year celebration (10)
16 Small program, overstated (8)
17 A medicinal solution can heal over time (8)
19 Dexterity mostly needed to ride a sled (6)
21 Very much like one element of ade? (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 North Indian city had underground ... (5,3)DEHRA DUN*
9 ... to take advantage of before those (4,2) PREY ON
10 Boundary fence lacking height (4) EDGE
11 Old nurse skilful and capable of being stretched (10)EX TEND ABLE
12 Iron chains round perimeter (6) FRINGE
14 Flawless 0.1 mm rings suitable for all (7) OPTIMUM
15 Significant or groundbreaking ... (5-10) EARTH-SHATTERING
18 ...painter's picture? Like like (7) PICASSO
20 Shall unplug blocking around drain (6)
22 Struggle meeting contract undertaking (10)
23,23 Dn. Policeman circling hospital repeatedly in a hurry (4-4)
24 Travel discomfort, let down in a fancy car (3,3) JET LAG
25 Think about surrender (4,4)

Down
1 Lake that is below zero in the middle (4)ER IE zERo
2 Suffering of one out on sidelines (8)
3 Grasp in etude defining a music composer (6)SPINET(T)
4 Married lad, clipped butterfly (3,7) RED ADMIRAL
5 Peer around bowled over by the French island (8) NOBLEMAN
7 Duck is often seen behind weir (5) EIDER
8 Motorman often going off the rails? Never (3,3,1,6)NOT FOR A MOMENT*
13 Obvious changes around end of year celebration (10)
16 Small program, overstated (8)
17 A medicinal solution can heal over time (8)
19 Dexterity mostly needed to ride a sled (6)
21 Very much like one element of ade? (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 North Indian city had underground ... (5,3)DEHRA DUN*
9 ... to take advantage of before those (4,2) (PRE)(Y ON)
10 Boundary fence lacking height (4) EDGE
11 Old nurse skilful and capable of being stretched (10)EX TEND ABLE
12 Iron chains round perimeter (6)
14 Flawless 0.1 mm rings suitable for all (7)
15 Significant or groundbreaking ... (5-10) EARTH SHATTERING
18 ...painter's picture? Like like (7) PICASSO
20 Shall unplug blocking around drain (6)
22 Struggle meeting contract undertaking (10)
23,23 Dn. Policeman circling hospital repeatedly in a hurry (4-4)
24 Travel discomfort, let down in a fancy car (3,3) JET LAG
25 Think about surrender (4,4)

Down
1 Lake that is below zero in the middle (4)ER IE zERo
2 Suffering of one out on sidelines (8)
3 Grasp in etude defining a music composer (6)SPINET(T)
4 Married lad, clipped butterfly (3,7) RED ADMIRAL
5 Peer around bowled over by the French island (8)
7 Duck is often seen behind weir (5) EIDER
8 Motorman often going off the rails? Never (3,3,1,6)NOT FOR A MOMENT*
13 Obvious changes around end of year celebration (10)
16 Small program, overstated (8)
17 A medicinal solution can heal over time (8)
19 Dexterity mostly needed to ride a sled (6)
21 Very much like one element of ade? (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 North Indian city had underground ... (5,3)DEHRA DUN*
9 ... to take advantage of before those (4,2) (PRE)(Y ON)
10 Boundary fence lacking height (4) EDGE
11 Old nurse skilful and capable of being stretched (10)EX TEND ABLE
12 Iron chains round perimeter (6)FRINGE
14 Flawless 0.1 mm rings suitable for all (7)OPTIMUM
15 Significant or groundbreaking ... (5-10) EARTH SHATTERING
18 ...painter's picture? Like like (7) PICASSO
20 Shall unplug blocking around drain (6)
22 Struggle meeting contract undertaking (10)
23,23 Dn. Policeman circling hospital repeatedly in a hurry (4-4)
24 Travel discomfort, let down in a fancy car (3,3) JET LAG
25 Think about surrender (4,4)TURN OVER

Down
1 Lake that is below zero in the middle (4)ER IE zERo
2 Suffering of one out on sidelines (8)IDLENESS
3 Grasp in etude defining a music composer (6)SPINET(T)
4 Married lad, clipped butterfly (3,7) RED ADMIRAL
5 Peer around bowled over by the French island (8)NOBLEMAN
7 Duck is often seen behind weir (5) EIDER
8 Motorman often going off the rails? Never (3,3,1,6)NOT FOR A MOMENT*
13 Obvious changes around end of year celebration (10)NOTICEABLE
16 Small program, overstated (8)
17 A medicinal solution can heal over time (8)TINCTURE
19 Dexterity mostly needed to ride a sled (6)SLEIGH
21 Very much like one element of ade? (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 North Indian city had underground ... (5,3)DEHRA DUN*
9 ... to take advantage of before those (4,2) (PRE)(Y ON)
10 Boundary fence lacking height (4) EDGE
11 Old nurse skilful and capable of being stretched (10)EX TEND ABLE
12 Iron chains round perimeter (6)FRINGE
14 Flawless 0.1 mm rings suitable for all (7)OPTIMUM
15 Significant or groundbreaking ... (5-10) EARTH SHATTERING
18 ...painter's picture? Like like (7) PICASSO
20 Shall unplug blocking around drain (6)NULLAH
22 Struggle meeting contract undertaking (10)ENGAGEMENT
23,23 Dn. Policeman circling hospital repeatedly in a hurry (4-4)CHOP-CHOP
24 Travel discomfort, let down in a fancy car (3,3) JET LAG
25 Think about surrender (4,4)TURN OVER

Down
1 Lake that is below zero in the middle (4)ER IE zERo
2 Suffering of one out on sidelines (8)IDLENESS
3 Grasp in etude defining a music composer (6)SPINET(T)
4 Married lad, clipped butterfly (3,7) RED ADMIRAL
5 Peer around bowled over by the French island (8)NOBLEMAN
7 Duck is often seen behind weir (5) EIDER
8 Motorman often going off the rails? Never (3,3,1,6)NOT FOR A MOMENT*
13 Obvious changes around end of year celebration (10)NOTICEABLE
16 Small program, overstated (8)APPENDED
17 A medicinal solution can heal over time (8)TINCTURE
19 Dexterity mostly needed to ride a sled (6)SLEIGH
21 Very much like one element of ade? (5)ADORE

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Thin clothes ending in storeroom? Correct (6)
4 Rose, when cold, finished (8)
9 Star for example going around in group (5)
10 Journalists breaking achievement down (9)
11 Dull king with desire to occupy large land area (10)
12 Reportedly gather in this place (4)
14 A kind, sad heart with quiet yen to give treatment for bad behaviour (8,7) AVERSION THERAPY
16 Strange new depth of later orchestral piece (5,3,3,4) PETER AND THE WOLF
18 Resistance extinguished in defeat (4) ROUT
19 Choice mattress on ground (10) ASSORTMENT
22 Rubbish about one area not available for singer (5,4) DIANA ROSS
23 First part covered by paint roller (5)
24 Spotted having kiss in vehicle (8)
25 Expose politician finally amid hesitation before appeal (6)


DOWN
1 Emblems of royalty relating to festive occasion involving island (7)
2 Feverish fellow in charge (5)
3 Look certain to support record supplying revelation (10)
5 Great saint, one worked out, is believing irrationally (13)
6 Happening to omit last level (4)
7 Criminal dictator endlessly holding venture up (9)
8 Frail and thirsty, consuming rum with enjoyment initially (7)
10 Passes over rent for shop selling bargains (8,5)
13 One on foot scattered seed in part (10)
15 Followers in tune or otherwise with era (9)
16 Cuts restricting commercial processions (7)
17 Alien surrounded by crowd in joint (7)
20 Former partner beginning to torment artist more (5)
21 Standing and revolting (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8509207.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Thin clothes ending in storeroom? Correct (6)
4 Rose, when cold, finished (8)
9 Star for example going around in group (5)
10 Journalists breaking achievement down (9)
11 Dull king with desire to occupy large land area (10)
12 Reportedly gather in this place (4)
14 A kind, sad heart with quiet yen to give treatment for bad behaviour (8,7) AVERSION THERAPY
16 Strange new depth of later orchestral piece (5,3,3,4) PETER AND THE WOLF
18 Resistance extinguished in defeat (4) ROUT
19 Choice mattress on ground (10) ASSORTMENT
22 Rubbish about one area not available for singer (5,4) DIANA ROSS
23 First part covered by paint roller (5)
24 Spotted having kiss in vehicle (8)
25 Expose politician finally amid hesitation before appeal (6)


DOWN
1 Emblems of royalty relating to festive occasion involving island (7)
2 Feverish fellow in charge (5)
3 Look certain to support record supplying revelation (10)
5 Great saint, one worked out, is believing irrationally (13)SUPERSTITIOUS
6 Happening to omit last level (4)
7 Criminal dictator endlessly holding venture up (9)
8 Frail and thirsty, consuming rum with enjoyment initially (7)
10 Passes over rent for shop selling bargains (8,5)
13 One on foot scattered seed in part (10)PEDESTRIAN
15 Followers in tune or otherwise with era (9)
16 Cuts restricting commercial processions (7)PARADES
17 Alien surrounded by crowd in joint (7)FETLOCK
20 Former partner beginning to torment artist more (5)EXTRA
21 Standing and revolting (4)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Thin clothes ending in storeroom? Correct (6)
4 Rose, when cold, finished (8)
9 Star for example going around in group (5)
10 Journalists breaking achievement down (9) DEPRESSED{/b]
11 Dull king with desire to occupy large land area (10) [b]LACKLUSTRE
12 Reportedly gather in this place (4)
14 A kind, sad heart with quiet yen to give treatment for bad behaviour (8,7) AVERSION THERAPY
16 Strange new depth of later orchestral piece (5,3,3,4) PETER AND THE WOLF
18 Resistance extinguished in defeat (4) ROUT
19 Choice mattress on ground (10) ASSORTMENT
22 Rubbish about one area not available for singer (5,4) DIANA ROSS
23 First part covered by paint roller (5)
24 Spotted having kiss in vehicle (8) SPECKLED
25 Expose politician finally amid hesitation before appeal (6)


DOWN
1 Emblems of royalty relating to festive occasion involving island (7)
2 Feverish fellow in charge (5)
3 Look certain to support record supplying revelation (10) DISCLOSURE
5 Great saint, one worked out, is believing irrationally (13)SUPERSTITIOUS
6 Happening to omit last level (4)
7 Criminal dictator endlessly holding venture up (9)
8 Frail and thirsty, consuming rum with enjoyment initially (7)
10 Passes over rent for shop selling bargains (8,5) DISCOUNT STORE
13 One on foot scattered seed in part (10)PEDESTRIAN
15 Followers in tune or otherwise with era (9) ENTOURAGE
16 Cuts restricting commercial processions (7)PARADES
17 Alien surrounded by crowd in joint (7)FETLOCK
20 Former partner beginning to torment artist more (5)EXTRA
21 Standing and revolting (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Thin clothes ending in storeroom? Correct (6)REMEDY
4 Rose, when cold, finished (8)ASCENDED
9 Star for example going around in group (5)GENUS
10 Journalists breaking achievement down (9) DEPRESSED
11 Dull king with desire to occupy large land area (10) LACKLUSTRE
12 Reportedly gather in this place (4)HERE
14 A kind, sad heart with quiet yen to give treatment for bad behaviour (8,7) AVERSION THERAPY
16 Strange new depth of later orchestral piece (5,3,3,4) PETER AND THE WOLF
18 Resistance extinguished in defeat (4) ROUT
19 Choice mattress on ground (10) ASSORTMENT
22 Rubbish about one area not available for singer (5,4) DIANA ROSS
23 First part covered by paint roller (5)
24 Spotted having kiss in vehicle (8) SPECKLED
25 Expose politician finally amid hesitation before appeal (6)


DOWN
1 Emblems of royalty relating to festive occasion involving island (7)
2 Feverish fellow in charge (5)
3 Look certain to support record supplying revelation (10) DISCLOSURE
5 Great saint, one worked out, is believing irrationally (13)SUPERSTITIOUS
6 Happening to omit last level (4)
7 Criminal dictator endlessly holding venture up (9)
8 Frail and thirsty, consuming rum with enjoyment initially (7)
10 Passes over rent for shop selling bargains (8,5) DISCOUNT STORE
13 One on foot scattered seed in part (10)PEDESTRIAN
15 Followers in tune or otherwise with era (9) ENTOURAGE
16 Cuts restricting commercial processions (7)PARADES
17 Alien surrounded by crowd in joint (7)FETLOCK
20 Former partner beginning to torment artist more (5)EXTRA
21 Standing and revolting (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Thin clothes ending in storeroom? Correct (6)REMEDY
4 Rose, when cold, finished (8)ASCENDED
9 Star for example going around in group (5)GENUS
10 Journalists breaking achievement down (9) DEPRESSED
11 Dull king with desire to occupy large land area (10) LACKLUSTRE
12 Reportedly gather in this place (4)HERE
14 A kind, sad heart with quiet yen to give treatment for bad behaviour (8,7) AVERSION THERAPY
16 Strange new depth of later orchestral piece (5,3,3,4) PETER AND THE WOLF
18 Resistance extinguished in defeat (4) ROUT
19 Choice mattress on ground (10) ASSORTMENT
22 Rubbish about one area not available for singer (5,4) DIANA ROSS
23 First part covered by paint roller (5)INTRO
24 Spotted having kiss in vehicle (8) SPECKLED
25 Expose politician finally amid hesitation before appeal (6)UNMASK


DOWN
1 Emblems of royalty relating to festive occasion involving island (7)REGALIA
2 Feverish fellow in charge (5)MANIC
3 Look certain to support record supplying revelation (10) DISCLOSURE
5 Great saint, one worked out, is believing irrationally (13)SUPERSTITIOUS
6 Happening to omit last level (4)EVEN
7 Criminal dictator endlessly holding venture up (9)DESPERADO
8 Frail and thirsty, consuming rum with enjoyment initially (7)DODDERY
10 Passes over rent for shop selling bargains (8,5) DISCOUNT STORE
13 One on foot scattered seed in part (10)PEDESTRIAN
15 Followers in tune or otherwise with era (9) ENTOURAGE
16 Cuts restricting commercial processions (7)PARADES
17 Alien surrounded by crowd in joint (7)FETLOCK
20 Former partner beginning to torment artist more (5)EXTRA
21 Standing and revolting (4)RANK

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 In Japan, the ones who are revered (8)
5 Chauffeur left? Nonsense (6)
10 French nobleman rings up to make moving pictures (7)
11 Hail essentially damages crops all around — goes on and on (7)
12 Place of birth (5)
13 Changing realities for Jacobson, perhaps (9)
14 Worrying condition of road — a stretch on both sides (12)
18 Coming weekend is the start of Christmas season (6,6)
21 It points to the bottom of the plant (9)
23 He makes an effort getting right in step (5)
24 Basically scrap covering the pit — spreading disease (7)
25 Robber faces jail in addition (7)
26 In the mountains he keeps woman well covered (6)
27 Endless work for base worker — one in the Army base (8)

Down
1 Stately dance for top people — way to hold one (6)
2 Good they removed him with finesse (6)
3 Greeting in Asian language, for one on the mountain range (9)
4 Say a line is on median, so line is straight (3-11)
6 Flower power at last, make it sharp (5)
7 Putin post victory — away from lights in his den (8)
8 Stands to decentralise organisation, lacking idea (8)
9 Theatre feature on board... (9,5)
15 ...come close, it's a miss! (4,5)
16 Lawyer unravelling scam with American capital (8)
17 Subtle hint — After second round, football club goes from top to bottom (8)
19 Not a fighting force surrounding country capital (6)
20 Leading company, it's under loss, gets money from the bank (6)
22 Woman's aid to give birth (5)

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 In Japan, the ones who are revered (8)
5 Chauffeur left? Nonsense (6)DRIVEL DRIVER - R +L
10 French nobleman rings up to make moving pictures (7)
11 Hail essentially damages crops all around — goes on and on (7)PROS(AI)C*
12 Place of birth (5)
13 Changing realities for Jacobson, perhaps (9)ISRAELITE*
14 Worrying condition of road — a stretch on both sides (12)
18 Coming weekend is the start of Christmas season (6,6)
21 It points to the bottom of the plant (9)
23 He makes an effort getting right in step (5)
24 Basically scrap covering the pit — spreading disease (7)
25 Robber faces jail in addition (7)
26 In the mountains he keeps woman well covered (6)
27 Endless work for base worker — one in the Army base (8)

Down
1 Stately dance for top people — way to hold one (6)
2 Good they removed him with finesse (6)
3 Greeting in Asian language, for one on the mountain range (9)
4 Say a line is on median, so line is straight (3-11)
6 Flower power at last, make it sharp (5)
7 Putin post victory — away from lights in his den (8)
8 Stands to decentralise organisation, lacking idea (8)LECTERNS* (decentralise-idea)
9 Theatre feature on board... (9,5)
15 ...come close, it's a miss! (4,5)NEAR THING
16 Lawyer unravelling scam with American capital (8)
17 Subtle hint — After second round, football club goes from top to bottom (8)
19 Not a fighting force surrounding country capital (6)
20 Leading company, it's under loss, gets money from the bank (6)
22 Woman's aid to give birth (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 In Japan, the ones who are revered (8) PANTHEON
5 Chauffeur left? Nonsense (6)DRIVEL DRIVER - R +L
10 French nobleman rings up to make moving pictures (7)
11 Hail essentially damages crops all around — goes on and on (7)PROS(AI)C*
12 Place of birth (5) NATAL
13 Changing realities for Jacobson, perhaps (9)ISRAELITE*
14 Worrying condition of road — a stretch on both sides (12) HYPERTENSION
18 Coming weekend is the start of Christmas season (6,6) ADVENT SUNDAY
21 It points to the bottom of the plant (9) ARROWROOT
23 He makes an effort getting right in step (5)
24 Basically scrap covering the pit — spreading disease (7)
25 Robber faces jail in addition (7)
26 In the mountains he keeps woman well covered (6)
27 Endless work for base worker — one in the Army base (8)

Down
1 Stately dance for top people — way to hold one (6)
2 Good they removed him with finesse (6)
3 Greeting in Asian language, for one on the mountain range (9)
4 Say a line is on median, so line is straight (3-11)
6 Flower power at last, make it sharp (5)
7 Putin post victory — away from lights in his den (8)
8 Stands to decentralise organisation, lacking idea (8)LECTERNS* (decentralise-idea)
9 Theatre feature on board... (9,5)
15 ...come close, it's a miss! (4,5)NEAR THING
16 Lawyer unravelling scam with American capital (8)
17 Subtle hint — After second round, football club goes from top to bottom (8)
19 Not a fighting force surrounding country capital (6)
20 Leading company, it's under loss, gets money from the bank (6)
22 Woman's aid to give birth (5)

[Russellrvw]

5 Chauffeur left? Nonsense (6)DRIVEL DRIVER - R +L
Chauffeur (verb) = DRIVE + L(eft) = DRIVEL

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 In Japan, the ones who are revered (8) PANTHEON
5 Chauffeur left? Nonsense (6)DRIVEL DRIVER - R +L
10 French nobleman rings up to make moving pictures (7)
11 Hail essentially damages crops all around — goes on and on (7)PROS(AI)C*
12 Place of birth (5) NATAL
13 Changing realities for Jacobson, perhaps (9)ISRAELITE*
14 Worrying condition of road — a stretch on both sides (12) HYPERTENSION
18 Coming weekend is the start of Christmas season (6,6) ADVENT SUNDAY
21 It points to the bottom of the plant (9) ARROWROOT
23 He makes an effort getting right in step (5)
24 Basically scrap covering the pit — spreading disease (7)
25 Robber faces jail in addition (7)
26 In the mountains he keeps woman well covered (6)
27 Endless work for base worker — one in the Army base (8)

Down
1 Stately dance for top people — way to hold one (6) PAVANE
2 Good they removed him with finesse (6) NICETY
3 Greeting in Asian language, for one on the mountain range (9) HIMALAYAN
4 Say a line is on median, so line is straight (3-11) ONE-DIMENSIONAL
6 Flower power at last, make it sharp (5)
7 Putin post victory — away from lights in his den (8) VLADIMIR
8 Stands to decentralise organisation, lacking idea (8)LECTERNS* (decentralise-idea)
9 Theatre feature on board... (9,5)
15 ...come close, it's a miss! (4,5)NEAR THING
16 Lawyer unravelling scam with American capital (8)
17 Subtle hint — After second round, football club goes from top to bottom (8)
19 Not a fighting force surrounding country capital (6)
20 Leading company, it's under loss, gets money from the bank (6)
22 Woman's aid to give birth (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 In Japan, the ones who are revered (8) PANTHEON
5 Chauffeur left? Nonsense (6)DRIVEL DRIVER - R +L
10 French nobleman rings up to make moving pictures (7)
11 Hail essentially damages crops all around — goes on and on (7)PROS(AI)C*
12 Place of birth (5) NATAL
13 Changing realities for Jacobson, perhaps (9)ISRAELITE*
14 Worrying condition of road — a stretch on both sides (12) HYPERTENSION
18 Coming weekend is the start of Christmas season (6,6) ADVENT SUNDAY
21 It points to the bottom of the plant (9) ARROWROOT
23 He makes an effort getting right in step (5)
24 Basically scrap covering the pit — spreading disease (7)CHOLERA
25 Robber faces jail in addition (7)BRIGAND
26 In the mountains he keeps woman well covered (6)
27 Endless work for base worker — one in the Army base (8)

Down
1 Stately dance for top people — way to hold one (6) PAVANE
2 Good they removed him with finesse (6) NICETY
3 Greeting in Asian language, for one on the mountain range (9) HIMALAYAN
4 Say a line is on median, so line is straight (3-11) ONE-DIMENSIONAL
6 Flower power at last, make it sharp (5)
7 Putin post victory — away from lights in his den (8) VLADIMIR
8 Stands to decentralise organisation, lacking idea (8)LECTERNS* (decentralise-idea)
9 Theatre feature on board... (9,5)OPERATING TABLE
15 ...come close, it's a miss! (4,5)NEAR THING
16 Lawyer unravelling scam with American capital (8)DAMASCUS
17 Subtle hint — After second round, football club goes from top to bottom (8)OVERTONE
19 Not a fighting force surrounding country capital (6)
20 Leading company, it's under loss, gets money from the bank (6)
22 Woman's aid to give birth (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 In Japan, the ones who are revered (8) PANTHEON
5 Chauffeur left? Nonsense (6)DRIVEL DRIVER - R +L
10 French nobleman rings up to make moving pictures (7)VICOMTE
11 Hail essentially damages crops all around — goes on and on (7)PROS(AI)C*
12 Place of birth (5) NATAL
13 Changing realities for Jacobson, perhaps (9)ISRAELITE*
14 Worrying condition of road — a stretch on both sides (12) HYPERTENSION
18 Coming weekend is the start of Christmas season (6,6) ADVENT SUNDAY
21 It points to the bottom of the plant (9) ARROWROOT
23 He makes an effort getting right in step (5)TRIER
24 Basically scrap covering the pit — spreading disease (7)CHOLERA
25 Robber faces jail in addition (7)BRIGAND
26 In the mountains he keeps woman well covered (6)SHERPA
27 Endless work for base worker — one in the Army base (8)

Down
1 Stately dance for top people — way to hold one (6) PAVANE
2 Good they removed him with finesse (6) NICETY
3 Greeting in Asian language, for one on the mountain range (9) HIMALAYAN
4 Say a line is on median, so line is straight (3-11) ONE-DIMENSIONAL
6 Flower power at last, make it sharp (5)
7 Putin post victory — away from lights in his den (8) VLADIMIR
8 Stands to decentralise organisation, lacking idea (8)LECTERNS* (decentralise-idea)
9 Theatre feature on board... (9,5)OPERATING TABLE
15 ...come close, it's a miss! (4,5)NEAR THING
16 Lawyer unravelling scam with American capital (8)DAMASCUS
17 Subtle hint — After second round, football club goes from top to bottom (8)OVERTONE
19 Not a fighting force surrounding country capital (6)
20 Leading company, it's under loss, gets money from the bank (6)CREDIT
22 Woman's aid to give birth (5)WHELP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 In Japan, the ones who are revered (8) PANTHEON
5 Chauffeur left? Nonsense (6)DRIVEL DRIVER - R +L
10 French nobleman rings up to make moving pictures (7)VICOMTE
11 Hail essentially damages crops all around — goes on and on (7)PROS(AI)C*
12 Place of birth (5) NATAL
13 Changing realities for Jacobson, perhaps (9)ISRAELITE*
14 Worrying condition of road — a stretch on both sides (12) HYPERTENSION
18 Coming weekend is the start of Christmas season (6,6) ADVENT SUNDAY
21 It points to the bottom of the plant (9) ARROWROOT
23 He makes an effort getting right in step (5)TRIER
24 Basically scrap covering the pit — spreading disease (7)CHOLERA
25 Robber faces jail in addition (7)BRIGAND
26 In the mountains he keeps woman well covered (6)SHERPA
27 Endless work for base worker — one in the Army base (8)SERGEANT

Down
1 Stately dance for top people — way to hold one (6) PAVANE
2 Good they removed him with finesse (6) NICETY
3 Greeting in Asian language, for one on the mountain range (9) HIMALAYAN
4 Say a line is on median, so line is straight (3-11) ONE-DIMENSIONAL
6 Flower power at last, make it sharp (5)RHONE
7 Putin post victory — away from lights in his den (8) VLADIMIR
8 Stands to decentralise organisation, lacking idea (8)LECTERNS* (decentralise-idea)
9 Theatre feature on board... (9,5)OPERATING TABLE
15 ...come close, it's a miss! (4,5)NEAR THING
16 Lawyer unravelling scam with American capital (8)DAMASCUS
17 Subtle hint — After second round, football club goes from top to bottom (8)OVERTONE
19 Not a fighting force surrounding country capital (6)TIRANA
20 Leading company, it's under loss, gets money from the bank (6)CREDIT
22 Woman's aid to give birth (5)WHELP

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
9 Praises income management by middle class (7)
10 Furniture maker has to stop this fancy arrangement (7)
11 Working maid gets embarrassed when appreciated (7)
12 Support the broadcast by messenger (7)
13 Land conversion plan in use (9)
15 Writer's nib — broken points embedded (5)
16 Green alternative found in lead (7)
19 Work during admission always keeps increasing (7)
20 Well loved partyman (5)
21 Part of skeleton, land in the cupboard? (4,5)
25 Herb's gone chasing wheels (7)
26 Conservative guardianship arranged — not again! (7)
28 Cigar and high class drink rejected (7)
29 He helps with some untenable rates (7)

Down
1 Run on current for a month (6)
2 Catch up regularly with the crew — makes sense (6)
3 Ruler's frozen up (4)
4 England-Australia match — bit of a rig (6)
5 Underworld set to move (8)
6 Hold up inner wear, nice to be undressed — seeking pleasure? (10)
7 Male pride — is mom worried about endless pain? (8)
8 Deliberately ask for limited requirement (8)
14 Good for nothing — one dweller accommodation (4-2-4)
16 Short man in the photo has no time to take care of his feet (8)
17 Mentoring without great preparation (8)
18 Pass admits regular buddy of songwriter (3,5)
22 He's relatively new — without wife it's tough, I tell you (6)
23 Technicalities resolved, hesitant to go as it's frozen (6)
24 Follow for a day and call for attention (6)
27 State cover up accepted (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11602/article8114007.ece

[Russellfhc]

Across
9 Praises income management by middle class (7)ENCOMI* A
10 Furniture maker has to stop this fancy arrangement (7)
11 Working maid gets embarrassed when appreciated (7)
12 Support the broadcast by messenger (7)
13 Land conversion plan in use (9)PENINSULA*
15 Writer's nib — broken points embedded (5)
16 Green alternative found in lead (7)
19 Work during admission always keeps increasing (7)
20 Well loved partyman (5)
21 Part of skeleton, land in the cupboard? (4,5)
25 Herb's gone chasing wheels (7)
26 Conservative guardianship arranged — not again! (7)
28 Cigar and high class drink rejected (7)
29 He helps with some untenable rates (7)ENABLER(T)

Down
1 Run on current for a month (6)
2 Catch up regularly with the crew — makes sense (6)
3 Ruler's frozen up (4)
4 England-Australia match — bit of a rig (6)LANDAU(T)
5 Underworld set to move (8)
6 Hold up inner wear, nice to be undressed — seeking pleasure? (10)
7 Male pride — is mom worried about endless pain? (8)
8 Deliberately ask for limited requirement (8)
14 Good for nothing — one dweller accommodation (4-2-4)NEER DO WELL*
16 Short man in the photo has no time to take care of his feet (8)
17 Mentoring without great preparation (8)
18 Pass admits regular buddy of songwriter (3,5)
22 He's relatively new — without wife it's tough, I tell you (6)
23 Technicalities resolved, hesitant to go as it's frozen (6)
24 Follow for a day and call for attention (6)
27 State cover up accepted (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Praises income management by middle class (7)ENCOMI* A
10 Furniture maker has to stop this fancy arrangement (7)
11 Working maid gets embarrassed when appreciated (7) (ADMI*)(RED)
12 Support the broadcast by messenger (7)
13 Land conversion plan in use (9)PENINSULA*
15 Writer's nib — broken points embedded (5) IB(S/E)N*
16 Green alternative found in lead (7)
19 Work during admission always keeps increasing (7)
20 Well loved partyman (5)
21 Part of skeleton, land in the cupboard? (4,5)
25 Herb's gone chasing wheels (7)
26 Conservative guardianship arranged — not again! (7)
28 Cigar and high class drink rejected (7)
29 He helps with some untenable rates (7)ENABLER(T)

Down
1 Run on current for a month (6) DEC/AMP
2 Catch up regularly with the crew — makes sense (6)
3 Ruler's frozen up (4)
4 England-Australia match — bit of a rig (6)LANDAU(T)
5 Underworld set to move (8)
6 Hold up inner wear, nice to be undressed — seeking pleasure? (10)
7 Male pride — is mom worried about endless pain? (8) M(ACH[-e])ISMO*
8 Deliberately ask for limited requirement (8)
14 Good for nothing — one dweller accommodation (4-2-4)NEER DO WELL*
16 Short man in the photo has no time to take care of his feet (8)
17 Mentoring without great preparation (8)
18 Pass admits regular buddy of songwriter (3,5)
22 He's relatively new — without wife it's tough, I tell you (6)
23 Technicalities resolved, hesitant to go as it's frozen (6)
24 Follow for a day and call for attention (6)
27 State cover up accepted (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Praises income management by middle class (7)ENCOMI* A
10 Furniture maker has to stop this fancy arrangement (7)
11 Working maid gets embarrassed when appreciated (7) (ADMI*)(RED)
12 Support the broadcast by messenger (7)
13 Land conversion plan in use (9)PENINSULA*
15 Writer's nib — broken points embedded (5) IB(S/E)N*
16 Green alternative found in lead (7)
19 Work during admission always keeps increasing (7)
20 Well loved partyman (5)
21 Part of skeleton, land in the cupboard? (4,5)
25 Herb's gone chasing wheels (7)
26 Conservative guardianship arranged — not again! (7)
28 Cigar and high class drink rejected (7)
29 He helps with some untenable rates (7)ENABLER(T)

Down
1 Run on current for a month (6) DEC/AMP
2 Catch up regularly with the crew — makes sense (6)
3 Ruler's frozen up (4)
4 England-Australia match — bit of a rig (6)LANDAU(T)
5 Underworld set to move (8)
6 Hold up inner wear, nice to be undressed — seeking pleasure? (10)
7 Male pride — is mom worried about endless pain? (8) M(ACH[-e])ISMO*
8 Deliberately ask for limited requirement (8)
14 Good for nothing — one dweller accommodation (4-2-4)NEER DO WELL*
16 Short man in the photo has no time to take care of his feet (8) PEDICURE
17 Mentoring without great preparation (8) TUTORAGE
18 Pass admits regular buddy of songwriter (3,5) BOB DYLAN
22 He's relatively new — without wife it's tough, I tell you (6) NEPHEW
23 Technicalities resolved, hesitant to go as it's frozen (6) ICICLE
24 Follow for a day and call for attention (6)
27 State cover up accepted (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Praises income management by middle class (7)ENCOMI* A
10 Furniture maker has to stop this fancy arrangement (7)
11 Working maid gets embarrassed when appreciated (7) (ADMI*)(RED)
12 Support the broadcast by messenger (7)
13 Land conversion plan in use (9)PENINSULA*
15 Writer's nib — broken points embedded (5) IB(S/E)N*
16 Green alternative found in lead (7)POTHERB
19 Work during admission always keeps increasing (7)
20 Well loved partyman (5)DOTED
21 Part of skeleton, land in the cupboard? (4,5)BONE CHINA
25 Herb's gone chasing wheels (7)
26 Conservative guardianship arranged — not again! (7)PRUDISH
28 Cigar and high class drink rejected (7)
29 He helps with some untenable rates (7)ENABLER(T)

Down
1 Run on current for a month (6) DEC/AMP
2 Catch up regularly with the crew — makes sense (6)ACUMEN
3 Ruler's frozen up (4)
4 England-Australia match — bit of a rig (6)LANDAU(T)
5 Underworld set to move (8)
6 Hold up inner wear, nice to be undressed — seeking pleasure? (10)
7 Male pride — is mom worried about endless pain? (8) M(ACH[-e])ISMO*
8 Deliberately ask for limited requirement (8)
14 Good for nothing — one dweller accommodation (4-2-4)NEER DO WELL*
16 Short man in the photo has no time to take care of his feet (8) PEDICURE
17 Mentoring without great preparation (8) TUTORAGE
18 Pass admits regular buddy of songwriter (3,5) BOB DYLAN
22 He's relatively new — without wife it's tough, I tell you (6) NEPHEW
23 Technicalities resolved, hesitant to go as it's frozen (6) ICICLE
24 Follow for a day and call for attention (6)
27 State cover up accepted (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Praises income management by middle class (7)ENCOMI* A
10 Furniture maker has to stop this fancy arrangement (7)IKEBANA
11 Working maid gets embarrassed when appreciated (7) (ADMI*)(RED)
12 Support the broadcast by messenger (7)PROPHET
13 Land conversion plan in use (9)PENINSULA*
15 Writer's nib — broken points embedded (5) IB(S/E)N*
16 Green alternative found in lead (7)POTHERB
19 Work during admission always keeps increasing (7)
20 Well loved partyman (5)DOTED
21 Part of skeleton, land in the cupboard? (4,5)BONE CHINA
25 Herb's gone chasing wheels (7)CARAWAY
26 Conservative guardianship arranged — not again! (7)PRUDISH
28 Cigar and high class drink rejected (7)REGALIA
29 He helps with some untenable rates (7)ENABLER(T)

Down
1 Run on current for a month (6) DEC/AMP
2 Catch up regularly with the crew — makes sense (6)ACUMEN
3 Ruler's frozen up (4)
4 England-Australia match — bit of a rig (6)LANDAU(T)
5 Underworld set to move (8)
6 Hold up inner wear, nice to be undressed — seeking pleasure? (10)
7 Male pride — is mom worried about endless pain? (8) M(ACH[-e])ISMO*
8 Deliberately ask for limited requirement (8)
14 Good for nothing — one dweller accommodation (4-2-4)NEER DO WELL*
16 Short man in the photo has no time to take care of his feet (8) PEDICURE
17 Mentoring without great preparation (8) TUTORAGE
18 Pass admits regular buddy of songwriter (3,5) BOB DYLAN
22 He's relatively new — without wife it's tough, I tell you (6) NEPHEW
23 Technicalities resolved, hesitant to go as it's frozen (6) ICICLE
24 Follow for a day and call for attention (6)ADHERE
27 State cover up accepted (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 Tell requirements — masseuse does the job (6)
4 Dread shrinking capital — it's extremely close (8)
9 Follow the code of Hammurabi on way to annex England (6)
10 Star is not born with such rapidity (8)
12 What some would say on a railway platform in Tokyo? (8)
13 Way fire can spread with friction (6)
15 Daily feature asking “what kind of pop?” (10,2)
18 No interest, thing left without play (7,5)
21 Sufficient to decline entry into huge building (6)
22 Discourage bottles — John gets a bottle (8)
24 “No second entrance” — tourist city's complaint (8)
25 Plant providing a milk shake for one (6)
26 A jingle for party girls before long (8)
27 God's so upset with the girl (6)

Down
1 Told to sleep with rifle and bag (8)
2 First woman online could be Doris — it's regular (8)
3 Like 11, have to look solemn — not a smart thing to do (3,4,3,5)
5 Boy's back for Christmas (4)
6 Nothing was fastened, many adrift (5,5,5)
7 Dried fruit is getting wet (6)
8 Disturbance for a month at the border (6)
11 Outline for records (7)
14 Gods are busy, say on Sunday (7)
16 Urge to send money up — works for three minutes, normally (3,5)
17 Movie promotion — watched deserters crossing river (4,4)
19 Input device is crucial stuff (6)
20 Shadow on a sharp turn (6)
23 Pressure doctor to discharge boy (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11605/article8131670.ece

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Tell requirements — masseuse does the job (6)
4 Dread shrinking capital — it's extremely close (8)
9 Follow the code of Hammurabi on way to annex England (6)
10 Star is not born with such rapidity (8)
12 What some would say on a railway platform in Tokyo? (8)SAYONARA(T)
13 Way fire can spread with friction (6)ST RIFE*
15 Daily feature asking “what kind of pop?” (10,2)
18 No interest, thing left without play (7,5)
21 Sufficient to decline entry into huge building (6)E(NO)UGH*
22 Discourage bottles — John gets a bottle (8)
24 “No second entrance” — tourist city's complaint (8)
25 Plant providing a milk shake for one (6)
26 A jingle for party girls before long (8)
27 God's so upset with the girl (6)

Down
1 Told to sleep with rifle and bag (8)
2 First woman online could be Doris — it's regular (8)
3 Like 11, have to look solemn — not a smart thing to do (3,4,3,5)
5 Boy's back for Christmas (4)
6 Nothing was fastened, many adrift (5,5,5)
7 Dried fruit is getting wet (6)
8 Disturbance for a month at the border (6)MAY HEM
11 Outline for records (7)
14 Gods are busy, say on Sunday (7)
16 Urge to send money up — works for three minutes, normally (3,5) (EGG) (TIMER<-)
17 Movie promotion — watched deserters crossing river (4,4)
19 Input device is crucial stuff (6)
20 Shadow on a sharp turn (6)
23 Pressure doctor to discharge boy (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Tell requirements — masseuse does the job (6)
4 Dread shrinking capital — it's extremely close (8)
9 Follow the code of Hammurabi on way to annex England (6)
10 Star is not born with such rapidity (8)
12 What some would say on a railway platform in Tokyo? (8)SAYONARA(T)
13 Way fire can spread with friction (6)ST RIFE*
15 Daily feature asking “what kind of pop?” (10,2)
18 No interest, thing left without play (7,5)
21 Sufficient to decline entry into huge building (6)E(NO)UGH*
22 Discourage bottles — John gets a bottle (8)
24 “No second entrance” — tourist city's complaint (8)
25 Plant providing a milk shake for one (6) (KALMI*)(A)
26 A jingle for party girls before long (8) DO/GG/ERE/L
27 God's so upset with the girl (6)

Down
1 Told to sleep with rifle and bag (8)
2 First woman online could be Doris — it's regular (8)
3 Like 11, have to look solemn — not a smart thing to do (3,4,3,5)
5 Boy's back for Christmas (4) NOEL<=
6 Nothing was fastened, many adrift (5,5,5)
7 Dried fruit is getting wet (6)
8 Disturbance for a month at the border (6)MAY HEM
11 Outline for records (7) PRO/FILE
14 Gods are busy, say on Sunday (7)
16 Urge to send money up — works for three minutes, normally (3,5) (EGG) (TIMER<-)
17 Movie promotion — watched deserters crossing river (4,4)
19 Input device is crucial stuff (6) (KEY)(PAD)
20 Shadow on a sharp turn (6)
23 Pressure doctor to discharge boy (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tell requirements — masseuse does the job (6)KNEADS
4 Dread shrinking capital — it's extremely close (8)
9 Follow the code of Hammurabi on way to annex England (6)
10 Star is not born with such rapidity (8)CELERITY
12 What some would say on a railway platform in Tokyo? (8)SAYONARA(T)
13 Way fire can spread with friction (6)ST RIFE*
15 Daily feature asking “what kind of pop?” (10,2)
18 No interest, thing left without play (7,5)TWELFTH NIGHT
21 Sufficient to decline entry into huge building (6)E(NO)UGH*
22 Discourage bottles — John gets a bottle (8)DECANTER
24 “No second entrance” — tourist city's complaint (8)
25 Plant providing a milk shake for one (6) (KALMI*)(A)
26 A jingle for party girls before long (8) DO/GG/ERE/L
27 God's so upset with the girl (6)

Down
1 Told to sleep with rifle and bag (8)KNAPSACK
2 First woman online could be Doris — it's regular (8)
3 Like 11, have to look solemn — not a smart thing to do (3,4,3,5)
5 Boy's back for Christmas (4) NOEL<=
6 Nothing was fastened, many adrift (5,5,5)
7 Dried fruit is getting wet (6)
8 Disturbance for a month at the border (6)MAY HEM
11 Outline for records (7) PRO/FILE
14 Gods are busy, say on Sunday (7)
16 Urge to send money up — works for three minutes, normally (3,5) (EGG) (TIMER<-)
17 Movie promotion — watched deserters crossing river (4,4)
19 Input device is crucial stuff (6) (KEY)(PAD)
20 Shadow on a sharp turn (6)
23 Pressure doctor to discharge boy (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tell requirements — masseuse does the job (6)KNEADS
4 Dread shrinking capital — it's extremely close (8)ANGSTROM
9 Follow the code of Hammurabi on way to annex England (6)AVENGE
10 Star is not born with such rapidity (8)CELERITY
12 What some would say on a railway platform in Tokyo? (8)SAYONARA(T)
13 Way fire can spread with friction (6)ST RIFE*
15 Daily feature asking “what kind of pop?” (10,2)CLASSIFIED AD
18 No interest, thing left without play (7,5)TWELFTH NIGHT
21 Sufficient to decline entry into huge building (6)E(NO)UGH*
22 Discourage bottles — John gets a bottle (8)DECANTER
24 “No second entrance” — tourist city's complaint (8)
25 Plant providing a milk shake for one (6) (KALMI*)(A)
26 A jingle for party girls before long (8) DO/GG/ERE/L
27 God's so upset with the girl (6)DOGGEREL

Down
1 Told to sleep with rifle and bag (8)KNAPSACK
2 First woman online could be Doris — it's regular (8)EVERYDAY
3 Like 11, have to look solemn — not a smart thing to do (3,4,3,5)DIG ONES OWN GRAVE
5 Boy's back for Christmas (4) NOEL<=
6 Nothing was fastened, many adrift (5,5,5)SWEET FANNY ADAMS
7 Dried fruit is getting wet (6)RAISIN
8 Disturbance for a month at the border (6)MAY HEM
11 Outline for records (7) PRO/FILE
14 Gods are busy, say on Sunday (7)DEITIES
16 Urge to send money up — works for three minutes, normally (3,5) (EGG) (TIMER<-)
17 Movie promotion — watched deserters crossing river (4,4)STAR WARS
19 Input device is crucial stuff (6) (KEY)(PAD)
20 Shadow on a sharp turn (6)DOGLEG
23 Pressure doctor to discharge boy (4)URGE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 See 10 Ac. (3,11)
10 & 1 Ac. Rightness protected — a way to begin trial (5)
11 Help me move around, time is passing (9)
12 Abandoned by many, needed to be scratched (7)
13 Regularly read draft — it gets monotonous (3,4)
14 Ask for stuff about the French (5)
16 Difficult task — trick is to get things moving (4-5)
19 Estimate he gives to the householder (9)
20 Feel at ease within, please (5)
22 They provide energy that is missing in some cricketers (7)
25 Born after hospital admission? Nonsense (7)
27 Stand exposed — story covered is to entice (9)
28 The devil attains liberation, it leaves (5)
29 Writing about pressure drop from copper condenser (14)

Down
2 Man with skill won — a living proof (9)
3 Undermine child's play area (5)
4 Right on date — nothing crucial before and after (4-5)
5 Number three maybe? (5)
6 Give up what you have, no time for a cup of coffee (9)
7 Opera girl (5)
8 Sun's passage, 5 for example (7)
9 Usurped heartlessly, work finished (4,2)
15 Disapprove taking interest rate down (9)
17 Can bribe with a trip to a holiday destination (9)
18 Poor chap ate it, not really bothered (9)
19 Mechanical lift has something to do with hearing (7)
21 Sin also conveys a message (6)
23 What enormous relief to have a voice (5)
24 Save — avoid carrying money (5)
26 Passage with American to Guam, perhaps (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11658/article8390923.ece

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 See 10 Ac. (3,11)
10 & 1 Ac. Rightness protected — a way to begin trial (5)
11 Help me move around, time is passing (9)
12 Abandoned by many, needed to be scratched (7)
13 Regularly read draft — it gets monotonous (3,4)
14 Ask for stuff about the French (5)
16 Difficult task — trick is to get things moving (4-5)
19 Estimate he gives to the householder (9)
20 Feel at ease within, please (5)ELATE(T)
22 They provide energy that is missing in some cricketers (7)
25 Born after hospital admission? Nonsense (7)
27 Stand exposed — story covered is to entice (9)
28 The devil attains liberation, it leaves (5)SATAN*
29 Writing about pressure drop from copper condenser (14)CORRESPONDENCE*

Down
2 Man with skill won — a living proof (9)
3 Undermine child's play area (5)
4 Right on date — nothing crucial before and after (4-5)
5 Number three maybe? (5)
6 Give up what you have, no time for a cup of coffee (9)
7 Opera girl (5)
8 Sun's passage, 5 for example (7)
9 Usurped heartlessly, work finished (4,2)USED UP*
15 Disapprove taking interest rate down (9)
17 Can bribe with a trip to a holiday destination (9)CARIBBEAN*
18 Poor chap ate it, not really bothered (9)
19 Mechanical lift has something to do with hearing (7)
21 Sin also conveys a message (6)
23 What enormous relief to have a voice (5)
24 Save — avoid carrying money (5)
26 Passage with American to Guam, perhaps (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 See 10 Ac. (3,11)
10 & 1 Ac. Rightness protected — a way to begin trial (5)
11 Help me move around, time is passing (9)
12 Abandoned by many, needed to be scratched (7)
13 Regularly read draft — it gets monotonous (3,4)
14 Ask for stuff about the French (5)
16 Difficult task — trick is to get things moving (4-5)
19 Estimate he gives to the householder (9)
20 Feel at ease within, please (5)ELATE(T)
22 They provide energy that is missing in some cricketers (7)
25 Born after hospital admission? Nonsense (7)
27 Stand exposed — story covered is to entice (9) [-s]TAN[-d]/TAL(IS)E
28 The devil attains liberation, it leaves (5)SATAN*
29 Writing about pressure drop from copper condenser (14)CORRESPONDENCE*

Down
2 Man with skill won — a living proof (9)
3 Undermine child's play area (5)
4 Right on date — nothing crucial before and after (4-5)
5 Number three maybe? (5)
6 Give up what you have, no time for a cup of coffee (9)
7 Opera girl (5)
8 Sun's passage, 5 for example (7)
9 Usurped heartlessly, work finished (4,2)USED UP*
15 Disapprove taking interest rate down (9)
17 Can bribe with a trip to a holiday destination (9) CARIBBEAN*
18 Poor chap ate it, not really bothered (9) APATHETIC*
19 Mechanical lift has something to do with hearing (7)
21 Sin also conveys a message (6) (ERR)(AND)
23 What enormous relief to have a voice (5) TENOR (T)
24 Save — avoid carrying money (5)
26 Passage with American to Guam, perhaps (5) (A)(ISLE)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 See 10 Ac. (3,11)
10 & 1 Ac. Rightness protected — a way to begin trial (5)
11 Help me move around, time is passing (9)
12 Abandoned by many, needed to be scratched (7)
13 Regularly read draft — it gets monotonous (3,4)
14 Ask for stuff about the French (5) PLEAD
16 Difficult task — trick is to get things moving (4-5) KICK-START
19 Estimate he gives to the householder (9) RATEPAYER
20 Feel at ease within, please (5)ELATE(T)
22 They provide energy that is missing in some cricketers (7) BATTERS
25 Born after hospital admission? Nonsense (7) BLATHER
27 Stand exposed — story covered is to entice (9) [-s]TAN[-d]/TAL(IS)E
28 The devil attains liberation, it leaves (5)SATAN*
29 Writing about pressure drop from copper condenser (14)CORRESPONDENCE*

Down
2 Man with skill won — a living proof (9)
3 Undermine child's play area (5)
4 Right on date — nothing crucial before and after (4-5)
5 Number three maybe? (5)
6 Give up what you have, no time for a cup of coffee (9)
7 Opera girl (5)
8 Sun's passage, 5 for example (7)
9 Usurped heartlessly, work finished (4,2)USED UP*
15 Disapprove taking interest rate down (9)
17 Can bribe with a trip to a holiday destination (9) CARIBBEAN*
18 Poor chap ate it, not really bothered (9) APATHETIC*
19 Mechanical lift has something to do with hearing (7)
21 Sin also conveys a message (6) (ERR)(AND)
23 What enormous relief to have a voice (5) TENOR (T)
24 Save — avoid carrying money (5)
26 Passage with American to Guam, perhaps (5) (A)(ISLE)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 See 10 Ac. (3,11)
10 & 1 Ac. Rightness protected — a way to begin trial (5)
11 Help me move around, time is passing (9)EPHEMERAL
12 Abandoned by many, needed to be scratched (7)DITCHED
13 Regularly read draft — it gets monotonous (3,4)
14 Ask for stuff about the French (5) PLEAD
16 Difficult task — trick is to get things moving (4-5) KICK-START
19 Estimate he gives to the householder (9) RATEPAYER
20 Feel at ease within, please (5)ELATE(T)
22 They provide energy that is missing in some cricketers (7) BATTERS
25 Born after hospital admission? Nonsense (7) BLATHER
27 Stand exposed — story covered is to entice (9) [-s]TAN[-d]/TAL(IS)E
28 The devil attains liberation, it leaves (5)SATAN*
29 Writing about pressure drop from copper condenser (14)CORRESPONDENCE*

Down
2 Man with skill won — a living proof (9)HEARTBEAT
3 Undermine child's play area (5)PITCH
4 Right on date — nothing crucial before and after (4-5)
5 Number three maybe? (5)
6 Give up what you have, no time for a cup of coffee (9)
7 Opera girl (5)
8 Sun's passage, 5 for example (7)SOLVENT
9 Usurped heartlessly, work finished (4,2)USED UP*
15 Disapprove taking interest rate down (9)
17 Can bribe with a trip to a holiday destination (9) CARIBBEAN*
18 Poor chap ate it, not really bothered (9) APATHETIC*
19 Mechanical lift has something to do with hearing (7)
21 Sin also conveys a message (6) (ERR)(AND)
23 What enormous relief to have a voice (5) TENOR (T)
24 Save — avoid carrying money (5)
26 Passage with American to Guam, perhaps (5) (A)(ISLE)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 See 10 Ac. (3,11)
10 & 1 Ac. Rightness protected — a way to begin trial (5)START THE PROCEEDINGS
11 Help me move around, time is passing (9)EPHEMERAL
12 Abandoned by many, needed to be scratched (7)DITCHED
13 Regularly read draft — it gets monotonous (3,4)RAT RACE
14 Ask for stuff about the French (5) PLEAD
16 Difficult task — trick is to get things moving (4-5) KICK-START
19 Estimate he gives to the householder (9) RATEPAYER
20 Feel at ease within, please (5)ELATE(T)
22 They provide energy that is missing in some cricketers (7) BATTERS
25 Born after hospital admission? Nonsense (7) BLATHER
27 Stand exposed — story covered is to entice (9) [-s]TAN[-d]/TAL(IS)E
28 The devil attains liberation, it leaves (5)SATAN*
29 Writing about pressure drop from copper condenser (14)CORRESPONDENCE*

Down
2 Man with skill won — a living proof (9)HEARTBEAT
3 Undermine child's play area (5)PITCH
4 Right on date — nothing crucial before and after (4-5)OKEY-DOKEY
5 Number three maybe? (5)ETHER
6 Give up what you have, no time for a cup of coffee (9)DEMITASSE
7 Opera girl (5)NORMA
8 Sun's passage, 5 for example (7)SOLVENT
9 Usurped heartlessly, work finished (4,2)USED UP*
15 Disapprove taking interest rate down (9)DEPRECATE
17 Can bribe with a trip to a holiday destination (9) CARIBBEAN*
18 Poor chap ate it, not really bothered (9) APATHETIC*
19 Mechanical lift has something to do with hearing (7)ROBOTIC
21 Sin also conveys a message (6) (ERR)(AND)
23 What enormous relief to have a voice (5) TENOR (T)
24 Save — avoid carrying money (5)SKIMP
26 Passage with American to Guam, perhaps (5) (A)(ISLE)

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

[Joshuaceada]

Scintillator

Across
1 Syrian leader heading out from crisis? That would reap harvest (6)
4 Angry guards manipulate supply for crop sustenance (8)
9 Unoccupied office apartment broken in not long ago (2,4)
10 Piece of satin woven as silky nautical sheets (8)
12 In-plant web training involving pithy exercises (8)
13 Football club respecting enrichment (6)
15 Strike in a valley in Pakistan (4)
16 Be obsessed with problem, exhausted when taking side (6,4)
19 Ideologues spell out their stories without retro-appeal (10)
20 Useless plant, but not so for a user (4)
23 Swallow innards of crabs or beetles (6)
25 Finely penned chorus increasing in volume (8)
27 Ultra-thin models jilting husband to run away (4,4)
28 Temple city employs half-Jain priest (6)
29 Theology's unstable; seldom gives another changeover (8)
30 Toss out the outdated from the outset (6)

Down
1 Women's stories where nurse is murdered with garden equipment (7)
2 Religion had four parts to devote attention to (9)
3 Once in a while oldie eats pine fruit (6)
5 Scrape over fragment of Greek architecture (4)
6 Without doubt I spend a dollar for renewal (2,6)
7 Say a proper goodbye (5)
8 Each authoritarian belonging to China? (7)
11 Start if planned in the early stages (2,5)
14 Distresses caused by husband's darts (7)
17 One gives information about the subject premise (9)
18 Pair spoke at length and divided fairly (8)
19 Haul over capsized rubbish vehicle (7)
21 A setter could be so brutal (7)
22 Go up hill, exhausted, in order to turn up soil (6)
24 Turkey outwardly puts up, say, some pluck (5)
26 Dig into box containing cash (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11661/article8402094.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Syrian leader heading out from crisis? That would reap harvest (6)
4 Angry guards manipulate supply for crop sustenance (8)
9 Unoccupied office apartment broken in not long ago (2,4) O(F LAT)E
10 Piece of satin woven as silky nautical sheets (8) (S)(KYSAILS*)
12 In-plant web training involving pithy exercises (8)
13 Football club respecting enrichment (6)
15 Strike in a valley in Pakistan (4)
16 Be obsessed with problem, exhausted when taking side (6,4)
19 Ideologues spell out their stories without retro-appeal (10)
20 Useless plant, but not so for a user (4)
23 Swallow innards of crabs or beetles (6)
25 Finely penned chorus increasing in volume (8)
27 Ultra-thin models jilting husband to run away (4,4)
28 Temple city employs half-Jain priest (6)
29 Theology's unstable; seldom gives another changeover (8)
30 Toss out the outdated from the outset (6)

Down
1 Women's stories where nurse is murdered with garden equipment (7)
2 Religion had four parts to devote attention to (9)
3 Once in a while oldie eats pine fruit (6)
5 Scrape over fragment of Greek architecture (4) RAKE (<=T)
6 Without doubt I spend a dollar for renewal (2,6) IN SPADES*
7 Say a proper goodbye (5) A/DIEU ~a due
8 Each authoritarian belonging to China? (7)
11 Start if planned in the early stages (2,5)
14 Distresses caused by husband's darts (7)
17 One gives information about the subject premise (9)
18 Pair spoke at length and divided fairly (8)
19 Haul over capsized rubbish vehicle (7)
21 A setter could be so brutal (7)
22 Go up hill, exhausted, in order to turn up soil (6)
24 Turkey outwardly puts up, say, some pluck (5)
26 Dig into box containing cash (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Syrian leader heading out from crisis? That would reap harvest (6)
4 Angry guards manipulate supply for crop sustenance (8)
9 Unoccupied office apartment broken in not long ago (2,4) O(F LAT)E
10 Piece of satin woven as silky nautical sheets (8) (S)(KYSAILS*)
12 In-plant web training involving pithy exercises (8)
13 Football club respecting enrichment (6)
15 Strike in a valley in Pakistan (4)
16 Be obsessed with problem, exhausted when taking side (6,4)
19 Ideologues spell out their stories without retro-appeal (10)
20 Useless plant, but not so for a user (4)WEED
23 Swallow innards of crabs or beetles (6)ABSORB
25 Finely penned chorus increasing in volume (8)SWELLING
27 Ultra-thin models jilting husband to run away (4,4)TURN TAIL
28 Temple city employs half-Jain priest (6)PUJARI
29 Theology's unstable; seldom gives another changeover (8)
30 Toss out the outdated from the outset (6)

Down
1 Women's stories where nurse is murdered with garden equipment (7)
2 Religion had four parts to devote attention to (9)
3 Once in a while oldie eats pine fruit (6)
5 Scrape over fragment of Greek architecture (4) RAKE (<=T)
6 Without doubt I spend a dollar for renewal (2,6) IN SPADES*
7 Say a proper goodbye (5) A/DIEU ~a due
8 Each authoritarian belonging to China? (7)
11 Start if planned in the early stages (2,5)
14 Distresses caused by husband's darts (7)
17 One gives information about the subject premise (9)
18 Pair spoke at length and divided fairly (8)
19 Haul over capsized rubbish vehicle (7)
21 A setter could be so brutal (7)
22 Go up hill, exhausted, in order to turn up soil (6)
24 Turkey outwardly puts up, say, some pluck (5)
26 Dig into box containing cash (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Syrian leader heading out from crisis? That would reap harvest (6)SICKLE
4 Angry guards manipulate supply for crop sustenance (8)IRRIGATE
9 Unoccupied office apartment broken in not long ago (2,4) O(F LAT)E
10 Piece of satin woven as silky nautical sheets (8) (S)(KYSAILS*)
12 In-plant web training involving pithy exercises (8)EPIPHYTE
13 Football club respecting enrichment (6)MANURE
15 Strike in a valley in Pakistan (4)SWAT
16 Be obsessed with problem, exhausted when taking side (6,4)FIXATE UPON
19 Ideologues spell out their stories without retro-appeal (10)THEORISERS
20 Useless plant, but not so for a user (4)WEED
23 Swallow innards of crabs or beetles (6)ABSORB
25 Finely penned chorus increasing in volume (8)SWELLING
27 Ultra-thin models jilting husband to run away (4,4)TURN TAIL
28 Temple city employs half-Jain priest (6)PUJARI
29 Theology's unstable; seldom gives another changeover (8)REMODELS
30 Toss out the outdated from the outset (6)THRESH

Down
1 Women's stories where nurse is murdered with garden equipment (7)SHOVELS
2 Religion had four parts to devote attention to (9)CULTIVATE
3 Once in a while oldie eats pine fruit (6)LITCHI
5 Scrape over fragment of Greek architecture (4) RAKE (<=T)
6 Without doubt I spend a dollar for renewal (2,6) IN SPADES*
7 Say a proper goodbye (5) A/DIEU ~a due
8 Each authoritarian belonging to China? (7)EASTERN
11 Start if planned in the early stages (2,5)AT FIRST
14 Distresses caused by husband's darts (7)HARROWS
17 One gives information about the subject premise (9)PREDICATE
18 Pair spoke at length and divided fairly (8)PRORATED
19 Haul over capsized rubbish vehicle (7)TRACTOR
21 A setter could be so brutal (7)DOGGISH
22 Go up hill, exhausted, in order to turn up soil (6)PLOUGH
24 Turkey outwardly puts up, say, some pluck (5)STRUM
26 Dig into box containing cash (4)TILL

:clap::clap::clap: A toughie with agriculture theme!

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

Across
1 Deliver an open handed blow and symbolically arrest (8)
5 Some Kaffir men ratify (6)
10 Superannuate without right, and join up again (5)
11 Vibrates seconds after hoofed animals lose weight and gain density (9)
12 Bridge player reserves electronic reading materials (1-5)
13 No “Ladies first” policy in this locker area (4,4)
15 Golden Temple devotees kiss the top of the head and circumambulate (5)
17 Actors were graded and neutered (9)
19 Vintage or outmoded, depending upon point of view (3,6)
20 Ash held by personal assistant for a governor (5)
21 The good man that Simon Templar is, as shown by his initials (3,5)
23 See 1 Dn.
27 Decent pie can be made from this insect (9)
28 Homer's book that I laid around (5)
29 Gathered together and lifted (6)
30,3 Facetiously shove one fleshy bit into another (6,2,5)

Down
1,23 Ac. Stud farm owner commonly found in politics (5,6)
2 Well connected when the IP service was up (9)
3 See 30 Ac.
4 IV, but not intravenous (4)
6 Celluloid piece tapes hallucinatory experience (9)
7 Short preamble about nitro compound (5)
8 Church service about tapes, CDs etc led to mainstream communication (4,5)
9 Serve lady misbehaving badly (9)
14 Recorded one about Dracula, for example and died (9)
15 Exhibits vehicle used for racing (6,3)
16 Entertain left winger who takes ecstasy instead of tea, I hear (9)
18 Takes 15 for a spin, to check out, on impulse (4,5)
22 Nine went madly round the bend resulting in boredom (5)
24 Repenting after having sounded the bell around lunchtime (5)
25 God and arch-criminal created radioactive gas (5)
26 Nothing contributed to the world of mathematics by India (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11526/article7761004.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Deliver an open handed blow and symbolically arrest (8)
5 Some Kaffir men ratify (6)
10 Superannuate without right, and join up again (5)
11 Vibrates seconds after hoofed animals lose weight and gain density (9)
12 Bridge player reserves electronic reading materials (1-5)
13 No “Ladies first” policy in this locker area (4,4)
15 Golden Temple devotees kiss the top of the head and circumambulate (5)
17 Actors were graded and neutered (9)
19 Vintage or outmoded, depending upon point of view (3,6)
20 Ash held by personal assistant for a governor (5)
21 The good man that Simon Templar is, as shown by his initials (3,5)
23 See 1 Dn.
27 Decent pie can be made from this insect (9)
28 Homer's book that I laid around (5)
29 Gathered together and lifted (6)
30,3 Facetiously shove one fleshy bit into another (6,2,5)

Down
1,23 Ac. Stud farm owner commonly found in politics (5,6)
2 Well connected when the IP service was up (9)
3 See 30 Ac.
4 IV, but not intravenous (4)
6 Celluloid piece tapes hallucinatory experience (9)
7 Short preamble about nitro compound (5)
8 Church service about tapes, CDs etc led to mainstream communication (4,5)
9 Serve lady misbehaving badly (9) ADVERSELY
14 Recorded one about Dracula, for example and died (9) ACCOUNTED
15 Exhibits vehicle used for racing (6,3) SPORTS CAR
16 Entertain left winger who takes ecstasy instead of tea, I hear (9) SOCIALISE
18 Takes 15 for a spin, to check out, on impulse (4,5) TEST DRIVE
22 Nine went madly round the bend resulting in boredom (5)
24 Repenting after having sounded the bell around lunchtime (5)
25 God and arch-criminal created radioactive gas (5)
26 Nothing contributed to the world of mathematics by India (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Deliver an open handed blow and symbolically arrest (8)
5 Some Kaffir men ratify (6) AFFIRM (T)
10 Superannuate without right, and join up again (5) RETI[-r]E
11 Vibrates seconds after hoofed animals lose weight and gain density (9)
12 Bridge player reserves electronic reading materials (1-5) E-(BOOKS)
13 No “Ladies first” policy in this locker area (4,4)
15 Golden Temple devotees kiss the top of the head and circumambulate (5) SIK(H)S*
17 Actors were graded and neutered (9) (CAST)(RATED)
19 Vintage or outmoded, depending upon point of view (3,6)
20 Ash held by personal assistant for a governor (5)
21 The good man that Simon Templar is, as shown by his initials (3,5)
23 See 1 Dn.
27 Decent pie can be made from this insect (9)
28 Homer's book that I laid around (5)
29 Gathered together and lifted (6)
30,3 Facetiously shove one fleshy bit into another (6,2,5)

Down
1,23 Ac. Stud farm owner commonly found in politics (5,6)
2 Well connected when the IP service was up (9)
3 See 30 Ac.
4 IV, but not intravenous (4)
6 Celluloid piece tapes hallucinatory experience (9)
7 Short preamble about nitro compound (5)
8 Church service about tapes, CDs etc led to mainstream communication (4,5)
9 Serve lady misbehaving badly (9) ADVERSELY
14 Recorded one about Dracula, for example and died (9) ACCOUNTED
15 Exhibits vehicle used for racing (6,3) SPORTS CAR
16 Entertain left winger who takes ecstasy instead of tea, I hear (9) SOCIALISE
18 Takes 15 for a spin, to check out, on impulse (4,5) TEST DRIVE
22 Nine went madly round the bend resulting in boredom (5)
24 Repenting after having sounded the bell around lunchtime (5)
25 God and arch-criminal created radioactive gas (5)
26 Nothing contributed to the world of mathematics by India (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Deliver an open handed blow and symbolically arrest (8)
5 Some Kaffir men ratify (6) AFFIRM (T)
10 Superannuate without right, and join up again (5) RETI[-r]E
11 Vibrates seconds after hoofed animals lose weight and gain density (9)
12 Bridge player reserves electronic reading materials (1-5) E-(BOOKS)
13 No “Ladies first” policy in this locker area (4,4)
15 Golden Temple devotees kiss the top of the head and circumambulate (5) SIK(H)S*
17 Actors were graded and neutered (9) (CAST)(RATED)
19 Vintage or outmoded, depending upon point of view (3,6)
20 Ash held by personal assistant for a governor (5)
21 The good man that Simon Templar is, as shown by his initials (3,5)
23 See 1 Dn.
27 Decent pie can be made from this insect (9)
28 Homer's book that I laid around (5)
29 Gathered together and lifted (6)
30,3 Facetiously shove one fleshy bit into another (6,2,5)

Down
1,23 Ac. Stud farm owner commonly found in politics (5,6)HORSE TRADER
2 Well connected when the IP service was up (9)
3 See 30 Ac.
4 IV, but not intravenous (4)FOUR
6 Celluloid piece tapes hallucinatory experience (9)
7 Short preamble about nitro compound (5)INTRO
8 Church service about tapes, CDs etc led to mainstream communication (4,5)MASS MEDIA
9 Serve lady misbehaving badly (9) ADVERSELY
14 Recorded one about Dracula, for example and died (9) ACCOUNTED
15 Exhibits vehicle used for racing (6,3) SPORTS CAR
16 Entertain left winger who takes ecstasy instead of tea, I hear (9) SOCIALISE
18 Takes 15 for a spin, to check out, on impulse (4,5) TEST DRIVE
22 Nine went madly round the bend resulting in boredom (5)ENNUI
24 Repenting after having sounded the bell around lunchtime (5)
25 God and arch-criminal created radioactive gas (5)
26 Nothing contributed to the world of mathematics by India (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Deliver an open handed blow and symbolically arrest (8)HANDCUFF
5 Some Kaffir men ratify (6) AFFIRM (T)
10 Superannuate without right, and join up again (5) RETI[-r]E
11 Vibrates seconds after hoofed animals lose weight and gain density (9)UNDULATES
12 Bridge player reserves electronic reading materials (1-5) E-(BOOKS)
13 No “Ladies first” policy in this locker area (4,4)MENS ROOM
15 Golden Temple devotees kiss the top of the head and circumambulate (5) SIK(H)S*
17 Actors were graded and neutered (9) (CAST)(RATED)
19 Vintage or outmoded, depending upon point of view (3,6)OLD SCHOOL
20 Ash held by personal assistant for a governor (5)PASHA
21 The good man that Simon Templar is, as shown by his initials (3,5)THE SAINT
23 See 1 Dn.
27 Decent pie can be made from this insect (9)CENTIPEDE
28 Homer's book that I laid around (5)ILIAD
29 Gathered together and lifted (6)RAISED
30,3 Facetiously shove one fleshy bit into another (6,2,5)TONGUE IN CHEEK

Down
1,23 Ac. Stud farm owner commonly found in politics (5,6)HORSE TRADER
2 Well connected when the IP service was up (9)NETWORKED
3 See 30 Ac.
4 IV, but not intravenous (4)FOUR
6 Celluloid piece tapes hallucinatory experience (9)FILMSTRIP
7 Short preamble about nitro compound (5)INTRO
8 Church service about tapes, CDs etc led to mainstream communication (4,5)MASS MEDIA
9 Serve lady misbehaving badly (9) ADVERSELY
14 Recorded one about Dracula, for example and died (9) ACCOUNTED
15 Exhibits vehicle used for racing (6,3) SPORTS CAR
16 Entertain left winger who takes ecstasy instead of tea, I hear (9) SOCIALISE
18 Takes 15 for a spin, to check out, on impulse (4,5) TEST DRIVE
22 Nine went madly round the bend resulting in boredom (5)ENNUI
24 Repenting after having sounded the bell around lunchtime (5)RUING
25 God and arch-criminal created radioactive gas (5)RADON
26 Nothing contributed to the world of mathematics by India (4)ZERO

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Agile thief in saloon, say, grabbing food with thanks, turned and left (3,7)
6 Work that’s necessary to stop usurper (4)
9 Completed refund, food being rotten (7,3)
10 Kid after carbon copy (4)
11 Area of London church? Different area (7) CHELSEA
12 Address European court, entering appeal (7) LECTURE
14 Opening wide, scoffed doughnut? Delicious (5-8) MOUTH-WATERING
17 Victory and loss traced variously in royal residence (7,6) WINDSOR CASTLE
19 Second language good for party (7) SHINDIG
21 Leading story, not a surprise (7)
23 Notion one endlessly cherished (4)
24 Singer arriving initially during frantic alarm in Oz (5,5)
25 Pant softly and sink back (4)
26 State laundry list, finally acceptable (10)


DOWN
1 Account kept by scoundrel with yen for ministerial office (6)
2 Rising in force, curtailed armistice (5)
3 Open day in university, I’d guess, chaotic (11)
4 Hear about upset following party for Mafia boss (9)
5 Permissible to exclude learner? Very bad (5)
7 Ridiculous price upon large rodent (9)
8 Cover me, supporting battalion’s leader in rush (8)
13 Dejected and cold, pause on marshland, taking everything in (11)
14 Virility in body securing new job (9)
15 Economist’s answer blocks merriment, right away (4,5)
16 Misrepresenting wit, badly hurt (8)
18 Get back for example in shower (6)
20 Fruit in Antigua varied (5)
22 Number with alien belief (5)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8541032.ece

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Agile thief in saloon, say, grabbing food with thanks, turned and left (3,7)
6 Work that’s necessary to stop usurper (4)
9 Completed refund, food being rotten (7,3)
10 Kid after carbon copy (4)
11 Area of London church? Different area (7) CHELSEA
12 Address European court, entering appeal (7) LECTURE
14 Opening wide, scoffed doughnut? Delicious (5-8) MOUTH-WATERING
17 Victory and loss traced variously in royal residence (7,6) WINDSOR CASTLE
19 Second language good for party (7) SHINDIG
21 Leading story, not a surprise (7) STARTLE
23 Notion one endlessly cherished (4)
24 Singer arriving initially during frantic alarm in Oz (5,5)
25 Pant softly and sink back (4)
26 State laundry list, finally acceptable (10) WASHINGTON


DOWN
1 Account kept by scoundrel with yen for ministerial office (6)
2 Rising in force, curtailed armistice (5)
3 Open day in university, I’d guess, chaotic (11)
4 Hear about upset following party for Mafia boss (9)
5 Permissible to exclude learner? Very bad (5)
7 Ridiculous price upon large rodent (9)
8 Cover me, supporting battalion’s leader in rush (8)
13 Dejected and cold, pause on marshland, taking everything in (11)
14 Virility in body securing new job (9) MANLINESS
15 Economist’s answer blocks merriment, right away (4,5) ADAM SMITH
16 Misrepresenting wit, badly hurt (8) TWISTING
18 Get back for example in shower (6)
20 Fruit in Antigua varied (5)
22 Number with alien belief (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Agile thief in saloon, say, grabbing food with thanks, turned and left (3,7)
6 Work that’s necessary to stop usurper (4)
9 Completed refund, food being rotten (7,3)
10 Kid after carbon copy (4)
11 Area of London church? Different area (7) CHELSEA
12 Address European court, entering appeal (7) LECTURE
14 Opening wide, scoffed doughnut? Delicious (5-8) MOUTH-WATERING
17 Victory and loss traced variously in royal residence (7,6) WINDSOR CASTLE
19 Second language good for party (7) SHINDIG
21 Leading story, not a surprise (7) STARTLE
23 Notion one endlessly cherished (4)
24 Singer arriving initially during frantic alarm in Oz (5,5)
25 Pant softly and sink back (4)
26 State laundry list, finally acceptable (10) WASHINGTON


DOWN
1 Account kept by scoundrel with yen for ministerial office (6)
2 Rising in force, curtailed armistice (5)TRUCE
3 Open day in university, I’d guess, chaotic (11)
4 Hear about upset following party for Mafia boss (9)
5 Permissible to exclude learner? Very bad (5)AWFUL
7 Ridiculous price upon large rodent (9)PORCUPINE
8 Cover me, supporting battalion’s leader in rush (8)
13 Dejected and cold, pause on marshland, taking everything in (11)CRESTFALLEN
14 Virility in body securing new job (9) MANLINESS
15 Economist’s answer blocks merriment, right away (4,5) ADAM SMITH
16 Misrepresenting wit, badly hurt (8) TWISTING
18 Get back for example in shower (6)
20 Fruit in Antigua varied (5)
22 Number with alien belief (5)TENET

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Agile thief in saloon, say, grabbing food with thanks, turned and left (3,7)CAT BURGLAR
6 Work that’s necessary to stop usurper (4)OPUS
9 Completed refund, food being rotten (7,3)ROUNDED OFF
10 Kid after carbon copy (4)CRIB
11 Area of London church? Different area (7) CHELSEA
12 Address European court, entering appeal (7) LECTURE
14 Opening wide, scoffed doughnut? Delicious (5-8) MOUTH-WATERING
17 Victory and loss traced variously in royal residence (7,6) WINDSOR CASTLE
19 Second language good for party (7) SHINDIG
21 Leading story, not a surprise (7) STARTLE
23 Notion one endlessly cherished (4)IDEA
24 Singer arriving initially during frantic alarm in Oz (5,5)MARIO LANZA
25 Pant softly and sink back (4)GASP
26 State laundry list, finally acceptable (10) WASHINGTON


DOWN
1 Account kept by scoundrel with yen for ministerial office (6)CURACY
2 Rising in force, curtailed armistice (5)TRUCE
3 Open day in university, I’d guess, chaotic (11)UNDISGUISED
4 Hear about upset following party for Mafia boss (9)GODFATHER
5 Permissible to exclude learner? Very bad (5)AWFUL
7 Ridiculous price upon large rodent (9)PORCUPINE
8 Cover me, supporting battalion’s leader in rush (8)SUBMERGE
13 Dejected and cold, pause on marshland, taking everything in (11)CRESTFALLEN
14 Virility in body securing new job (9) MANLINESS
15 Economist’s answer blocks merriment, right away (4,5) ADAM SMITH
16 Misrepresenting wit, badly hurt (8) TWISTING
18 Get back for example in shower (6)REGAIN
20 Fruit in Antigua varied (5)GUAVA
22 Number with alien belief (5)TENET

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

Across
8 Food for a king in church (4)
9 Pimpri smelter has a refractor (5)
10 Six balls are completed (4)
11 Grandma, in America, idiotic clot left welcome mat in tatters (6)
12 Robbery of a town on the French railway (8)
13 Killer's half an inch behind fools (8)
15 Parsee can make a shawl (6)
17 Subject's sailing ship has some yellow coloured sails initially (7)
19 Churchmen's normal male issues (7)
22 A shoe with straps? It may smell good when burnt (6)
24 Container has unknown, initially liquid, group of chemicals (8)
26 Break French law before old city election at first (8)
28 Chap may go before Walker for a drink (6)
30 Some tobacco for a pound (4)
31 Nails levy on air (5)
32 Dash to garage front for ladder part (4)

Down
1 Stun Azed at sea (4)
2 Denigrates Elizabeth hugging setter and a king (8)
3 Man on board (on board a ship) deposits eggs (6)
4 Grabbing excitedly without right led to large explosion (3,4)
5 After morning, brothers have first invocation along with a food for the gods (8)
6 English lexicographer's a hunter of birds (6)
7 Buzzer, before first round, gets a beverage (4)
14 Cyrillic letter in possession of Schwarzenegger (5)
16 Famous Quaker's Chinese money — a coin (5)
18 California reduced travel allowance to old Indian city (8)
20 Suffocates small mummies (8)
21 For starters, study chemistry, that is, new chemical equations at first, as part of this (7)
23 Solve: Put a fish in a river (6)
25 She is confused after jar is returned to Jatin 'Kaka' Khanna (6)
27 Run out leads to utter defeat (4)
29 Nobody's sister, I hear (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11665/article8417849.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Food for a king in church (4)
9 Pimpri smelter has a refractor (5)
10 Six balls are completed (4)
11 Grandma, in America, idiotic clot left welcome mat in tatters (6)
12 Robbery of a town on the French railway (8)
13 Killer's half an inch behind fools (8)
15 Parsee can make a shawl (6)
17 Subject's sailing ship has some yellow coloured sails initially (7)
19 Churchmen's normal male issues (7) PARSONS
22 A shoe with straps? It may smell good when burnt (6) SANDAL
24 Container has unknown, initially liquid, group of chemicals (8) CARBOXYL
26 Break French law before old city election at first (8) FRACTURE
28 Chap may go before Walker for a drink (6) JOHNNY
30 Some tobacco for a pound (4)
31 Nails levy on air (5)
32 Dash to garage front for ladder part (4)

Down
1 Stun Azed at sea (4)
2 Denigrates Elizabeth hugging setter and a king (8)
3 Man on board (on board a ship) deposits eggs (6)
4 Grabbing excitedly without right led to large explosion (3,4)
5 After morning, brothers have first invocation along with a food for the gods (8)
6 English lexicographer's a hunter of birds (6)
7 Buzzer, before first round, gets a beverage (4)
14 Cyrillic letter in possession of Schwarzenegger (5)
16 Famous Quaker's Chinese money — a coin (5)
18 California reduced travel allowance to old Indian city (8)
20 Suffocates small mummies (8)
21 For starters, study chemistry, that is, new chemical equations at first, as part of this (7)
23 Solve: Put a fish in a river (6)
25 She is confused after jar is returned to Jatin 'Kaka' Khanna (6)
27 Run out leads to utter defeat (4)
29 Nobody's sister, I hear (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
8 Food for a king in church (4) C(A/K)E
9 Pimpri smelter has a refractor (5) PRISM (T)
10 Six balls are completed (4) OVER [2]
11 Grandma, in America, idiotic clot left welcome mat in tatters (6)
12 Robbery of a town on the French railway (8)
13 Killer's half an inch behind fools (8)
15 Parsee can make a shawl (6)
17 Subject's sailing ship has some yellow coloured sails initially (7)
19 Churchmen's normal male issues (7) PARSONS
22 A shoe with straps? It may smell good when burnt (6) SANDAL
24 Container has unknown, initially liquid, group of chemicals (8) CARBOXYL
26 Break French law before old city election at first (8) FRACTURE
28 Chap may go before Walker for a drink (6) JOHNNY
30 Some tobacco for a pound (4)
31 Nails levy on air (5)
32 Dash to garage front for ladder part (4)

Down
1 Stun Azed at sea (4) DAZE*
2 Denigrates Elizabeth hugging setter and a king (8) BES(ME)(A/R)S
3 Man on board (on board a ship) deposits eggs (6)
4 Grabbing excitedly without right led to large explosion (3,4)
5 After morning, brothers have first invocation along with a food for the gods (8)
6 English lexicographer's a hunter of birds (6)
7 Buzzer, before first round, gets a beverage (4)
14 Cyrillic letter in possession of Schwarzenegger (5)
16 Famous Quaker's Chinese money — a coin (5)
18 California reduced travel allowance to old Indian city (8)
20 Suffocates small mummies (8)
21 For starters, study chemistry, that is, new chemical equations at first, as part of this (7)
23 Solve: Put a fish in a river (6)
25 She is confused after jar is returned to Jatin 'Kaka' Khanna (6)
27 Run out leads to utter defeat (4)
29 Nobody's sister, I hear (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Food for a king in church (4) C(A/K)E
9 Pimpri smelter has a refractor (5) PRISM (T)
10 Six balls are completed (4) OVER [2]
11 Grandma, in America, idiotic clot left welcome mat in tatters (6)
12 Robbery of a town on the French railway (8)
13 Killer's half an inch behind fools (8)
15 Parsee can make a shawl (6)
17 Subject's sailing ship has some yellow coloured sails initially (7)
19 Churchmen's normal male issues (7) PARSONS
22 A shoe with straps? It may smell good when burnt (6) SANDAL
24 Container has unknown, initially liquid, group of chemicals (8) CARBOXYL
26 Break French law before old city election at first (8) FRACTURE
28 Chap may go before Walker for a drink (6) JOHNNY
30 Some tobacco for a pound (4)
31 Nails levy on air (5)
32 Dash to garage front for ladder part (4)

Down
1 Stun Azed at sea (4) DAZE*
2 Denigrates Elizabeth hugging setter and a king (8) BES(ME)(A/R)S
3 Man on board (on board a ship) deposits eggs (6)SPAWNS
4 Grabbing excitedly without right led to large explosion (3,4)BIG BANG
5 After morning, brothers have first invocation along with a food for the gods (8)AMBROSIA
6 English lexicographer's a hunter of birds (6)FOWLER
7 Buzzer, before first round, gets a beverage (4)
14 Cyrillic letter in possession of Schwarzenegger (5)
16 Famous Quaker's Chinese money — a coin (5)
18 California reduced travel allowance to old Indian city (8)CALCUTTA
20 Suffocates small mummies (8)
21 For starters, study chemistry, that is, new chemical equations at first, as part of this (7)
23 Solve: Put a fish in a river (6)
25 She is confused after jar is returned to Jatin 'Kaka' Khanna (6)
27 Run out leads to utter defeat (4)
29 Nobody's sister, I hear (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Food for a king in church (4) C(A/K)E
9 Pimpri smelter has a refractor (5) PRISM (T)
10 Six balls are completed (4) OVER [2]
11 Grandma, in America, idiotic clot left welcome mat in tatters (6)MEEMAW
12 Robbery of a town on the French railway (8)BURGLARY
13 Killer's half an inch behind fools (8)ASSASSIN
15 Parsee can make a shawl (6)SERAPE
17 Subject's sailing ship has some yellow coloured sails initially (7)PHYSICS
19 Churchmen's normal male issues (7) PARSONS
22 A shoe with straps? It may smell good when burnt (6) SANDAL
24 Container has unknown, initially liquid, group of chemicals (8) CARBOXYL
26 Break French law before old city election at first (8) FRACTURE
28 Chap may go before Walker for a drink (6) JOHNNY
30 Some tobacco for a pound (4)QUID
31 Nails levy on air (5)TACKS
32 Dash to garage front for ladder part (4)RUNG

Down
1 Stun Azed at sea (4) DAZE*
2 Denigrates Elizabeth hugging setter and a king (8) BES(ME)(A/R)S
3 Man on board (on board a ship) deposits eggs (6)SPAWNS
4 Grabbing excitedly without right led to large explosion (3,4)BIG BANG
5 After morning, brothers have first invocation along with a food for the gods (8)AMBROSIA
6 English lexicographer's a hunter of birds (6)FOWLER
7 Buzzer, before first round, gets a beverage (4)BEER
14 Cyrillic letter in possession of Schwarzenegger (5)SCHWA
16 Famous Quaker's Chinese money — a coin (5)PENNY
18 California reduced travel allowance to old Indian city (8)CALCUTTA
20 Suffocates small mummies (8)SMOTHERS
21 For starters, study chemistry, that is, new chemical equations at first, as part of this (7)SCIENCE
23 Solve: Put a fish in a river (6)DECODE
25 She is confused after jar is returned to Jatin 'Kaka' Khanna (6)RAJESH
27 Run out leads to utter defeat (4)ROUT
29 Nobody's sister, I hear (4)NONE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Lightning

Across
1 Fellow, one for the most part detached (4,4)
5 Compensate for absent group (6)
9 Elaborate act to overwhelm follower (8)
10 One waiting for player to start a rally (6)
12 Be with one having a bias (society cast out) (5)
13 Nudists providing subtle hints? (9)
14 View force on charged particle (6)
16 That which causes bad credit from debit card? (7)
19 Condition where a name is mixed up (7)
21 Article by student, primarily is one that might need a defense (6)
23 One forming a cabinet with former U.S. President embracing writer (9)
25 Backed plan to protect a fellow in criminal organisation (5)
26 Prisoner at home? (6)
27 Obstructed at the back by oriental communist (8)
28 Aunt worried about mother perhaps? (6)
29 Check colour at second office of a judge (8)

Down
1 Baffled German hiding record book (6)
2 Potentially turn island into a source of food (9)
3 Stops to pull edge of shirt above middle section (5)
4 Fibbed to have a rest (3,4)
6 Policy in open markets to deter fare changes (4,5)
7 Second straight number at the beginning (5)
8 Tedious moment having terrible sore (8)
11 Rig, say arrived at harbours (4)
15 Cop sent around to enter first information report primarily (9)
17 Stress about international nuclear power (9)
18 Aid second movement outside Norway (8)
20 Voice all too often missing (4)
21 Throw trash in soil (7)
22 Animals in the borders of plaza at Sweden (6)
24 Dispatch stopwatch that needs to be sent back (5)
25 Lady’s address looks same either way (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11663/article8409105.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Fellow, one for the most part detached (4,4)
5 Compensate for absent group (6)
9 Elaborate act to overwhelm follower (8)
10 One waiting for player to start a rally (6)
12 Be with one having a bias (society cast out) (5)
13 Nudists providing subtle hints? (9)
14 View force on charged particle (6)
16 That which causes bad credit from debit card? (7)
19 Condition where a name is mixed up (7) AMNESIA* (&lit)
21 Article by student, primarily is one that might need a defense (6)
23 One forming a cabinet with former U.S. President embracing writer (9) CAR(PEN)TER
25 Backed plan to protect a fellow in criminal organisation (5)
26 Prisoner at home? (6) INMATE (CD)
27 Obstructed at the back by oriental communist (8)
28 Aunt worried about mother perhaps? (6)
29 Check colour at second office of a judge (8)

Down
1 Baffled German hiding record book (6)
2 Potentially turn island into a source of food (9)
3 Stops to pull edge of shirt above middle section (5)
4 Fibbed to have a rest (3,4)
6 Policy in open markets to deter fare changes (4,5)
7 Second straight number at the beginning (5)
8 Tedious moment having terrible sore (8)
11 Rig, say arrived at harbours (4)
15 Cop sent around to enter first information report primarily (9) I(NSPECTO*)R COP is on double duty as defn and part of anag fodder
17 Stress about international nuclear power (9)
18 Aid second movement outside Norway (8)
20 Voice all too often missing (4)
21 Throw trash in // soil (7) TARNISH*
22 Animals in the borders of plaza at Sweden (6)
24 Dispatch stopwatch that needs to be sent back (5) REMIT <=
25 Lady’s address looks same either way (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Fellow, one for the most part detached (4,4)
5 Compensate for absent group (6)
9 Elaborate act to overwhelm follower (8) DETAILED
10 One waiting for player to start a rally (6)
12 Be with one having a bias (society cast out) (5)
13 Nudists providing subtle hints? (9)
14 View force on charged particle (6)
16 That which causes bad credit from debit card? (7)
19 Condition where a name is mixed up (7) AMNESIA* (&lit)
21 Article by student, primarily is one that might need a defense (6)
23 One forming a cabinet with former U.S. President embracing writer (9) CAR(PEN)TER
25 Backed plan to protect a fellow in criminal organisation (5)
26 Prisoner at home? (6) INMATE (CD)
27 Obstructed at the back by oriental communist (8) HINDERED
28 Aunt worried about mother perhaps? (6) NATURE
29 Check colour at second office of a judge (8)

Down
1 Baffled German hiding record book (6)
2 Potentially turn island into a source of food (9) NUTRITION
3 Stops to pull edge of shirt above middle section (5)
4 Fibbed to have a rest (3,4)
6 Policy in open markets to deter fare changes (4,5)
7 Second straight number at the beginning (5)
8 Tedious moment having terrible sore (8)
11 Rig, say arrived at harbours (4)
15 Cop sent around to enter first information report primarily (9) I(NSPECTO*)R COP is on double duty as defn and part of anag fodder
17 Stress about international nuclear power (9)
18 Aid second movement outside Norway (8) SANCTION
20 Voice all too often missing (4)
21 Throw trash in // soil (7) TARNISH*
22 Animals in the borders of plaza at Sweden (6)
24 Dispatch stopwatch that needs to be sent back (5) REMIT <=
25 Lady’s address looks same either way (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fellow, one for the most part detached (4,4)
5 Compensate for absent group (6)
9 Elaborate act to overwhelm follower (8) DETAILED
10 One waiting for player to start a rally (6)
12 Be with one having a bias (society cast out) (5)
13 Nudists providing subtle hints? (9)
14 View force on charged particle (6)
16 That which causes bad credit from debit card? (7)
19 Condition where a name is mixed up (7) AMNESIA* (&lit)
21 Article by student, primarily is one that might need a defense (6)
23 One forming a cabinet with former U.S. President embracing writer (9) CAR(PEN)TER
25 Backed plan to protect a fellow in criminal organisation (5)
26 Prisoner at home? (6) INMATE (CD)
27 Obstructed at the back by oriental communist (8) HINDERED
28 Aunt worried about mother perhaps? (6) NATURE
29 Check colour at second office of a judge (8)

Down
1 Baffled German hiding record book (6)LEDGER
2 Potentially turn island into a source of food (9) NUTRITION
3 Stops to pull edge of shirt above middle section (5)WAIST
4 Fibbed to have a rest (3,4)LIE DOWN
6 Policy in open markets to deter fare changes (4,5)FREE TRADE
7 Second straight number at the beginning (5)
8 Tedious moment having terrible sore (8)TIRESOME
11 Rig, say arrived at harbours (4)
15 Cop sent around to enter first information report primarily (9) I(NSPECTO*)R COP is on double duty as defn and part of anag fodder
17 Stress about international nuclear power (9)
18 Aid second movement outside Norway (8) SANCTION
20 Voice all too often missing (4)
21 Throw trash in // soil (7) TARNISH*
22 Animals in the borders of plaza at Sweden (6)
24 Dispatch stopwatch that needs to be sent back (5) REMIT <=
25 Lady’s address looks same either way (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fellow, one for the most part detached (4,4)LONE WOLF
5 Compensate for absent group (6)OFFSET
9 Elaborate act to overwhelm follower (8) DETAILED
10 One waiting for player to start a rally (6)SERVER
12 Be with one having a bias (society cast out) (5)EXIST
13 Nudists providing subtle hints? (9)OVERTONES
14 View force on charged particle (6)VISION
16 That which causes bad credit from debit card? (7)ANAGRAM
19 Condition where a name is mixed up (7) AMNESIA* (&lit)
21 Article by student, primarily is one that might need a defense (6)THESIS
23 One forming a cabinet with former U.S. President embracing writer (9) CAR(PEN)TER
25 Backed plan to protect a fellow in criminal organisation (5)MAFIA
26 Prisoner at home? (6) INMATE (CD)
27 Obstructed at the back by oriental communist (8) HINDERED
28 Aunt worried about mother perhaps? (6) NATURE
29 Check colour at second office of a judge (8)CHAMBERS

Down
1 Baffled German hiding record book (6)LEDGER
2 Potentially turn island into a source of food (9) NUTRITION
3 Stops to pull edge of shirt above middle section (5)WAIST
4 Fibbed to have a rest (3,4)LIE DOWN
6 Policy in open markets to deter fare changes (4,5)FREE TRADE
7 Second straight number at the beginning (5)SEVEN
8 Tedious moment having terrible sore (8)TIRESOME
11 Rig, say arrived at harbours (4)VEDA
15 Cop sent around to enter first information report primarily (9) I(NSPECTO*)R COP is on double duty as defn and part of anag fodder
17 Stress about international nuclear power (9)REINFORCE
18 Aid second movement outside Norway (8) SANCTION
20 Voice all too often missing (4)ALTO
21 Throw trash in // soil (7) TARNISH*
22 Animals in the borders of plaza at Sweden (6)PANDAS
24 Dispatch stopwatch that needs to be sent back (5) REMIT <=
25 Lady’s address looks same either way (5)MADAM

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

[Joshuaceada]

Vulcan

Across
1 An erotic/kinky answer (8)
5 When a nation’s pointlessly starting a fight (6)
10 Highest standards, say (9)
11 Danger of a large current passing through (5)
12 Leaders of Baptist association leaving church building/compound (6)
13 Illusion created by sound artist (7)
14 Collected good articles on Democrat (8)
15 Saint hosting the leader of catholic churches! (6)
18 Old name for Kindle (6)
20 North American leader, in addition, a legend basically (8)
22 Choosing strong fabric (7)
25 Bishop in trouble after pawn is sacrificed, king gets in front, in check (6)
27 Couple of letters for the presenter (5)
28 Sincere and brilliant one expelled by university (9)
29 Detective thus cracked cases, extremely lame (6)
30 Man, one there, one with false report (8)

Down
1 Work wearing short red tie (4)
2 Pertaining to belief of an Indian leader — reportedly supernatural (9)
3 Do something to patch broken tile — it's sensitive (7)
4 He'd no pa and mother, ending up thus (8)
6 Cook plaice following recipe — it's the same (7)
7 Signal's red, vehicle beginning to make a turn (5)
8 Conscious and sad primarily — feel badly about a conflict (4-5)
9 Group of Zagreb locals (4)
14 New sergeant's distinction (9)
16 Way car's doors worked (9)
17 Daytime was no different during this era (4,4)
19 Tour ending abruptly — group to split (7)
21 Country's outlaw protected by a false name for the most part (7)
23 Ready money said to be in reserve (5)
24 A good home bought with earnings (4)
26 One who employs American time, mostly (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11664/article8413546.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 An erotic/kinky answer (8)
5 When a nation’s pointlessly starting a fight (6)
10 Highest standards, say (9)
11 Danger of a large current passing through (5)
12 Leaders of Baptist association leaving church building/compound (6)
13 Illusion created by sound artist (7)
14 Collected good articles on Democrat (8)
15 Saint hosting the leader of catholic churches! (6)
18 Old name for Kindle (6)
20 North American leader, in addition, a legend basically (8)
22 Choosing strong fabric (7)
25 Bishop in trouble after pawn is sacrificed, king gets in front, in check (6)
27 Couple of letters for the presenter (5)
28 Sincere and brilliant one expelled by university (9)
29 Detective thus cracked cases, extremely lame (6)
30 Man, one there, one with false report (8)

Down
1 Work wearing short red tie (4)
2 Pertaining to belief of an Indian leader — reportedly supernatural (9)
3 Do something to patch broken tile — it's sensitive (7) ELITIST*
4 He'd no pa and mother, ending up thus (8)
6 Cook plaice following recipe — it's the same (7) (R)(EPLICA*)
7 Signal's red, vehicle beginning to make a turn (5)
8 Conscious and sad primarily — feel badly about a conflict (4-5)
9 Group of Zagreb locals (4)
14 New sergeant's distinction (9) GREATNESS*
16 Way car's doors worked (9)
17 Daytime was no different during this era (4,4)
19 Tour ending abruptly — group to split (7)
21 Country's outlaw protected by a false name for the most part (7) AL(BAN}IA[-s]
23 Ready money said to be in reserve (5)
24 A good home bought with earnings (4)
26 One who employs American time, mostly (4) (US)(ER[-a])

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 An erotic/kinky answer (8)
5 When a nation’s pointlessly starting a fight (6)
10 Highest standards, say (9)
11 Danger of a large current passing through (5)
12 Leaders of Baptist association leaving church building/compound (6)
13 Illusion created by sound artist (7)
14 Collected good articles on Democrat (8)
15 Saint hosting the leader of catholic churches! (6)
18 Old name for Kindle (6)
20 North American leader, in addition, a legend basically (8)
22 Choosing strong fabric (7)
25 Bishop in trouble after pawn is sacrificed, king gets in front, in check (6)
27 Couple of letters for the presenter (5)
28 Sincere and brilliant one expelled by university (9)
29 Detective thus cracked cases, extremely lame (6)
30 Man, one there, one with false report (8)

Down
1 Work wearing short red tie (4)
2 Pertaining to belief of an Indian leader — reportedly supernatural (9)
3 Do something to patch broken tile — it's sensitive (7) ELITIST*
4 He'd no pa and mother, ending up thus (8)
6 Cook plaice following recipe — it's the same (7) (R)(EPLICA*)
7 Signal's red, vehicle beginning to make a turn (5)
8 Conscious and sad primarily — feel badly about a conflict (4-5)
9 Group of Zagreb locals (4)
14 New sergeant's distinction (9) GREATNESS*
16 Way car's doors worked (9)
17 Daytime was no different during this era (4,4)
19 Tour ending abruptly — group to split (7)
21 Country's outlaw protected by a false name for the most part (7) AL(BAN}IA[-s]
23 Ready money said to be in reserve (5)
24 A good home bought with earnings (4)
26 One who employs American time, mostly (4) (US)(ER[-a])

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 An erotic/kinky answer (8)
5 When a nation’s pointlessly starting a fight (6)
10 Highest standards, say (9)
11 Danger of a large current passing through (5)
12 Leaders of Baptist association leaving church building/compound (6)
13 Illusion created by sound artist (7) CHIMERA
14 Collected good articles on Democrat (8) GATHERED
15 Saint hosting the leader of catholic churches! (6)
18 Old name for Kindle (6) EXCITE
20 North American leader, in addition, a legend basically (8)
22 Choosing strong fabric (7)
25 Bishop in trouble after pawn is sacrificed, king gets in front, in check (6) KIBOSH
27 Couple of letters for the presenter (5)
28 Sincere and brilliant one expelled by university (9)
29 Detective thus cracked cases, extremely lame (6)
30 Man, one there, one with false report (8)

Down
1 Work wearing short red tie (4)
2 Pertaining to belief of an Indian leader — reportedly supernatural (9)
3 Do something to patch broken tile — it's sensitive (7) ELITIST*
4 He'd no pa and mother, ending up thus (8)
6 Cook plaice following recipe — it's the same (7) (R)(EPLICA*)
7 Signal's red, vehicle beginning to make a turn (5)
8 Conscious and sad primarily — feel badly about a conflict (4-5)SELF-AWARE
9 Group of Zagreb locals (4)
14 New sergeant's distinction (9) GREATNESS*
16 Way car's doors worked (9)
17 Daytime was no different during this era (4,4)
19 Tour ending abruptly — group to split (7)
21 Country's outlaw protected by a false name for the most part (7) AL(BAN}IA[-s]
23 Ready money said to be in reserve (5)
24 A good home bought with earnings (4)
26 One who employs American time, mostly (4) (US)(ER[-a])

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 An erotic/kinky answer (8)REACTION
5 When a nation’s pointlessly starting a fight (6)
10 Highest standards, say (9)
11 Danger of a large current passing through (5)PERIL
12 Leaders of Baptist association leaving church building/compound (6)
13 Illusion created by sound artist (7) CHIMERA
14 Collected good articles on Democrat (8) GATHERED
15 Saint hosting the leader of catholic churches! (6)
18 Old name for Kindle (6) EXCITE
20 North American leader, in addition, a legend basically (8)
22 Choosing strong fabric (7)
25 Bishop in trouble after pawn is sacrificed, king gets in front, in check (6) KIBOSH
27 Couple of letters for the presenter (5)
28 Sincere and brilliant one expelled by university (9)
29 Detective thus cracked cases, extremely lame (6)SLEUTH
30 Man, one there, one with false report (8)ISLANDER

Down
1 Work wearing short red tie (4)
2 Pertaining to belief of an Indian leader — reportedly supernatural (9)
3 Do something to patch broken tile — it's sensitive (7) ELITIST*
4 He'd no pa and mother, ending up thus (8)ORPHANED
6 Cook plaice following recipe — it's the same (7) (R)(EPLICA*)
7 Signal's red, vehicle beginning to make a turn (5)
8 Conscious and sad primarily — feel badly about a conflict (4-5)SELF-AWARE
9 Group of Zagreb locals (4)
14 New sergeant's distinction (9) GREATNESS*
16 Way car's doors worked (9)
17 Daytime was no different during this era (4,4)
19 Tour ending abruptly — group to split (7)
21 Country's outlaw protected by a false name for the most part (7) AL(BAN}IA[-s]
23 Ready money said to be in reserve (5)
24 A good home bought with earnings (4)
26 One who employs American time, mostly (4) (US)(ER[-a])

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 An erotic/kinky answer (8)REACTION
5 When a nation’s pointlessly starting a fight (6)FRACAS
10 Highest standards, say (9)PRINCIPAL
11 Danger of a large current passing through (5)PERIL
12 Leaders of Baptist association leaving church building/compound (6)SILICA
13 Illusion created by sound artist (7) CHIMERA
14 Collected good articles on Democrat (8) GATHERED
15 Saint hosting the leader of catholic churches! (6)SANCTA
18 Old name for Kindle (6) EXCITE
20 North American leader, in addition, a legend basically (8)SAGAMORE
22 Choosing strong fabric (7)TICKING
25 Bishop in trouble after pawn is sacrificed, king gets in front, in check (6) KIBOSH
27 Couple of letters for the presenter (5)EMCEE
28 Sincere and brilliant one expelled by university (9)INGENUOUS
29 Detective thus cracked cases, extremely lame (6)SLEUTH
30 Man, one there, one with false report (8)ISLANDER

Down
1 Work wearing short red tie (4)ROPE
2 Pertaining to belief of an Indian leader — reportedly supernatural (9)ANIMISTIC
3 Do something to patch broken tile — it's sensitive (7) ELITIST*
4 He'd no pa and mother, ending up thus (8)ORPHANED
6 Cook plaice following recipe — it's the same (7) (R)(EPLICA*)
7 Signal's red, vehicle beginning to make a turn (5)CURVE
8 Conscious and sad primarily — feel badly about a conflict (4-5)SELF-AWARE
9 Group of Zagreb locals (4)BLOC
14 New sergeant's distinction (9) GREATNESS*
16 Way car's doors worked (9)CROSSROAD
17 Daytime was no different during this era (4,4)DARK AGES
19 Tour ending abruptly — group to split (7)TRISECT
21 Country's outlaw protected by a false name for the most part (7) AL(BAN}IA[-s]
23 Ready money said to be in reserve (5)CACHE
24 A good home bought with earnings (4)GAIN
26 One who employs American time, mostly (4) (US)(ER[-a])

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

[Joshuaceada]

Anon

Across
1 Wild ape earns cap at shows (11)
9 Strike attendant in turmoil (7)
10 Support given by Greek god to champ (6)
11 Stories are boring from end to end (5)
12 Regular sordid cape is a peculiarity (7)
15 End of ‘fist of fury’ is a bore (4)
16 Same nun is a wayward stenographer (10)
18 Urge parent to reword thriller (4-6)
20 Big luggage concealed in ice house (4)
23 American author’s son in duress somehow (2,5)
24 Break down, refine detail to understand (5)
26 Watch label initially missing (6)
27 Criminal at European research facility is a worry (7)
28 Make gopher, roach dance (11)

Down
2 Speak highly of weird pair of bridge opponents… (6)
3 … who almost never return? That’s not odd (4)
4 Detective comes out of administration’s manors (10)
5 Loner nearly gone crazy? Not now (2,6)
6 Destroys trains after odd Earl leaves (7)
7 Expert to make model (9)
8 Stroller to roll from front to back (6)
13 Promoter to cook, repair miso (10)
14 Use tea in water finally to cook those found in water bodies (9)
17 Initially sane marketer loses head, becomes exhibitionist (8)
19 Dress cheap without secondary income (7)
21 Mistakes boss nearly makes at the end (6)
22 Abduct child during sleep (6)
25 Initial scuffle causes a rare scrape (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11667/article8426588.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Wild ape earns cap at shows (11) APPEARANCES*
9 Strike attendant in turmoil (7)
10 Support given by Greek god to champ (6)
11 Stories are boring from end to end (5)
12 Regular sordid cape is a peculiarity (7)
15 End of ‘fist of fury’ is a bore (4)
16 Same nun is a wayward stenographer (10)
18 Urge parent to reword thriller (4-6)
20 Big luggage concealed in ice house (4)
23 American author’s son in duress somehow (2,5)
24 Break down, refine detail to understand (5)
26 Watch label initially missing (6)
27 Criminal at European research facility is a worry (7)
28 Make gopher, roach dance (11)

Down
2 Speak highly of weird pair of bridge opponents… (6) (PRAI*)(SE)
3 … who almost never return? That’s not odd (4) [-r]EVEN<=
4 Detective comes out of administration’s manors (10)
5 Loner nearly gone crazy? Not now (2,6)
6 Destroys trains after odd Earl leaves (7)
7 Expert to make model (9)
8 Stroller to roll from front to back (6)
13 Promoter to cook, repair miso (10) IMPRESARIO*
14 Use tea in water finally to cook those found in water bodies (9)
17 Initially sane marketer loses head, becomes exhibitionist (8)
19 Dress cheap without secondary income (7)
21 Mistakes boss nearly makes at the end (6)
22 Abduct child during sleep (6) (KID)(NAP)
25 Initial scuffle causes a rare scrape (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Wild ape earns cap at shows (11) APPEARANCES*
9 Strike attendant in turmoil (7)
10 Support given by Greek god to champ (6)
11 Stories are boring from end to end (5)
12 Regular sordid cape is a peculiarity (7)
15 End of ‘fist of fury’ is a bore (4)
16 Same nun is a wayward stenographer (10) AMANUENSIS
18 Urge parent to reword thriller (4-6) PAGE-TURNER
20 Big luggage concealed in ice house (4) IGLU
23 American author’s son in duress somehow (2,5) DR SEUSS
24 Break down, refine detail to understand (5) INFER
26 Watch label initially missing (6)
27 Criminal at European research facility is a worry (7)
28 Make gopher, roach dance (11)

Down
2 Speak highly of weird pair of bridge opponents… (6) (PRAI*)(SE)
3 … who almost never return? That’s not odd (4) [-r]EVEN<=
4 Detective comes out of administration’s manors (10)
5 Loner nearly gone crazy? Not now (2,6)
6 Destroys trains after odd Earl leaves (7)
7 Expert to make model (9)
8 Stroller to roll from front to back (6)
13 Promoter to cook, repair miso (10) IMPRESARIO*
14 Use tea in water finally to cook those found in water bodies (9)
17 Initially sane marketer loses head, becomes exhibitionist (8)
19 Dress cheap without secondary income (7)
21 Mistakes boss nearly makes at the end (6)
22 Abduct child during sleep (6) (KID)(NAP)
25 Initial scuffle causes a rare scrape (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Wild ape earns cap at shows (11) APPEARANCES*
9 Strike attendant in turmoil (7)
10 Support given by Greek god to champ (6)
11 Stories are boring from end to end (5)
12 Regular sordid cape is a peculiarity (7)
15 End of ‘fist of fury’ is a bore (4)TIRE
16 Same nun is a wayward stenographer (10) AMANUENSIS
18 Urge parent to reword thriller (4-6) PAGE-TURNER
20 Big luggage concealed in ice house (4) IGLU
23 American author’s son in duress somehow (2,5) DR SEUSS
24 Break down, refine detail to understand (5) INFER
26 Watch label initially missing (6)TICKER
27 Criminal at European research facility is a worry (7)
28 Make gopher, roach dance (11)CHOREOGRAPH

Down
2 Speak highly of weird pair of bridge opponents… (6) (PRAI*)(SE)
3 … who almost never return? That’s not odd (4) [-r]EVEN<=
4 Detective comes out of administration’s manors (10)
5 Loner nearly gone crazy? Not now (2,6)NO LONGER
6 Destroys trains after odd Earl leaves (7)
7 Expert to make model (9)PROTOTYPE
8 Stroller to roll from front to back (6)
13 Promoter to cook, repair miso (10) IMPRESARIO*
14 Use tea in water finally to cook those found in water bodies (9)
17 Initially sane marketer loses head, becomes exhibitionist (8)
19 Dress cheap without secondary income (7)
21 Mistakes boss nearly makes at the end (6)
22 Abduct child during sleep (6) (KID)(NAP)
25 Initial scuffle causes a rare scrape (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Wild ape earns cap at shows (11) APPEARANCES*
9 Strike attendant in turmoil (7)RAMPAGE
10 Support given by Greek god to champ (6)SOLACE
11 Stories are boring from end to end (5)TALES
12 Regular sordid cape is a peculiarity (7)ODDNESS
15 End of ‘fist of fury’ is a bore (4)TIRE
16 Same nun is a wayward stenographer (10) AMANUENSIS
18 Urge parent to reword thriller (4-6) PAGE-TURNER
20 Big luggage concealed in ice house (4) IGLU
23 American author’s son in duress somehow (2,5) DR SEUSS
24 Break down, refine detail to understand (5) INFER
26 Watch label initially missing (6)TICKER
27 Criminal at European research facility is a worry (7)CONCERN
28 Make gopher, roach dance (11)CHOREOGRAPH

Down
2 Speak highly of weird pair of bridge opponents… (6) (PRAI*)(SE)
3 … who almost never return? That’s not odd (4) [-r]EVEN<=
4 Detective comes out of administration’s manors (10)RESIDENCES
5 Loner nearly gone crazy? Not now (2,6)NO LONGER
6 Destroys trains after odd Earl leaves (7)EXCISES
7 Expert to make model (9)PROTOTYPE
8 Stroller to roll from front to back (6)AMBLER
13 Promoter to cook, repair miso (10) IMPRESARIO*
14 Use tea in water finally to cook those found in water bodies (9)ESTUARINE
17 Initially sane marketer loses head, becomes exhibitionist (8)STREAKER
19 Dress cheap without secondary income (7)GARNISH
21 Mistakes boss nearly makes at the end (6)GAFFES
22 Abduct child during sleep (6) (KID)(NAP)
25 Initial scuffle causes a rare scrape (4)SCAR

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

[Joshuaceada]

xChequer

Across
7 Pathetic after a point when nothing's left (6)
8 Framed like one wasted, least developed in outline? (8)
9 Open and close with this act before soldiers call for one's head (8)
10 Take in, say playfully (6)
11 Somewhat high society finally on lists (5)
12 Page to contact advocate (6)
14 Use camp, fake a tag and vote (4,9,2)
17 Indian withdrawing a spearhead, spouse in retreat (6)
18 Very uncommon true love of art (5)
22 Shrewd move using leg drop (6)
23 Storyline primarily or a cine setting (8)
24 Senior experiencing heart seizure in Metro — get pacemaker? (8)
25 Born dead, not normal to expire, witnesses called for (6)

Down
1 Salt, oil, damn bad for stomach (9)
2 Gems in rings worn by king (6)
3 Hum and tango, escorted by founder (5)
4 Snatch second to third place at sports — note, it's uncertain (8)
5 Superiority that Paramount in Humphrey Bogart films exhibited — a well-defended position (8)
6 Pinhead in length of rope (5)
8 Negotiate, buy, tie both ends off, sear skin, stuff hot dog (8,5)
13 False arch very often noticed (9)
15 Stop pressurizing peer to be dignified (8)
16 Match over, victory through technicality (8)
19 Uplifting story, journalist is happy (6)
20 Chip, with temperature brought down, succeeding (5)
21 Inherently normal time eye blinks per minute (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11670/article8437836.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Pathetic after a point when nothing's left (6) ABJECT
8 Framed like one wasted, least developed in outline? (8)
9 Open and close with this act before soldiers call for one's head (8)
10 Take in, say playfully (6) INGEST
11 Somewhat high society finally on lists (5) TIPSY
12 Page to contact advocate (6) PREACH
14 Use camp, fake a tag and vote (4,9,2) TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
17 Indian withdrawing a spearhead, spouse in retreat (6)
18 Very uncommon true love of art (5)
22 Shrewd move using leg drop (6)
23 Storyline primarily or a cine setting (8)
24 Senior experiencing heart seizure in Metro — get pacemaker? (8)
25 Born dead, not normal to expire, witnesses called for (6)

Down
1 Salt, oil, damn bad for stomach (9)
2 Gems in rings worn by king (6)
3 Hum and tango, escorted by founder (5)
4 Snatch second to third place at sports — note, it's uncertain (8)
5 Superiority that Paramount in Humphrey Bogart films exhibited — a well-defended position (8)
6 Pinhead in length of rope (5)
8 Negotiate, buy, tie both ends off, sear skin, stuff hot dog (8,5)
13 False arch very often noticed (9)
15 Stop pressurizing peer to be dignified (8)
16 Match over, victory through technicality (8)
19 Uplifting story, journalist is happy (6)
20 Chip, with temperature brought down, succeeding (5)
21 Inherently normal time eye blinks per minute (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Pathetic after a point when nothing's left (6) ABJECT
8 Framed like one wasted, least developed in outline? (8)
9 Open and close with this act before soldiers call for one's head (8)
10 Take in, say playfully (6) INGEST
11 Somewhat high society finally on lists (5) TIPSY
12 Page to contact advocate (6) PREACH
14 Use camp, fake a tag and vote (4,9,2) TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
17 Indian withdrawing a spearhead, spouse in retreat (6)
18 Very uncommon true love of art (5)
22 Shrewd move using leg drop (6)
23 Storyline primarily or a cine setting (8) SCENARIO* &lit
24 Senior experiencing heart seizure in Metro — get pacemaker? (8)
25 Born dead, not normal to expire, witnesses called for (6)

Down
1 Salt, oil, damn bad for stomach (9) ABDOMINAL*
2 Gems in rings worn by king (6) PEA[R]LS
3 Hum and tango, escorted by founder (5)
4 Snatch second to third place at sports — note, it's uncertain (8) {HE[i]S(+I)T}{A(N)T} [? third to fourth place]
5 Superiority that Paramount in Humphrey Bogart films exhibited — a well-defended position (8)
6 Pinhead in length of rope (5)
8 Negotiate, buy, tie both ends off, sear skin, stuff hot dog (8,5)
13 False arch very often noticed (9)
15 Stop pressurizing peer to be dignified (8)
16 Match over, victory through technicality (8)
19 Uplifting story, journalist is happy (6) (ELAT<=)(ED)
20 Chip, with temperature brought down, succeeding (5)
21 Inherently normal time eye blinks per minute (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Sit next to former partner in show (6)
4 Outlaw, almost docile, is chicken (6)
10 Regret harsh tune played for primitive folk (6-9)
11 Rabble repeated phrase with force, receiving service (4-4)
12 Revolutionary work gathered pace (5)
14 Dislike eating seconds in hurry (5)
15 Incisive tips from tipster with charm (9)
17 Wild group, number inhabiting trailer? (9)
20 Fielder, mind wandering, catching nothing (3-2)
21 Be resistant to pressure during dance (5)
23 Crumbs cleared by old cleaner finally in passage (8)
25 Fraud with ton in secret stack (10,5) CONFIDENCE TRICK
26 Store of food some shared, rallying round (6)
27 Stage complete story (6)


DOWN
1 Repeat part of speech once (4)
2 Device used by writer to make a point (6,9) PENCIL SHARPENER
3 City's defence full of energy, very loud (9)
5 Expert answer with endless profundity (5)
6 Dynamic duo lethal in same film (6,3,6) THELMA AND LOUISE
7 Pro within minutes resolved trouble (10) MISFORTUNE
8 Horrified husband in story turning up on time (6)
9 Hold back stone weapon, dropping resistance (6)
13 Dramatic act the liar arranged (10)
16 Carry out peg and board (9) COMMITTEE
18 Steal Spanish article and coin (6)
19 Immediate order (6)
22 Knowledge about island in river (5)
24 Small child's slide (4)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8569965.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Sit next to former partner in show (6)
4 Outlaw, almost docile, is chicken (6)
10 Regret harsh tune played for primitive folk (6-9)
11 Rabble repeated phrase with force, receiving service (4-4)
12 Revolutionary work gathered pace (5)TEMPO
14 Dislike eating seconds in hurry (5)HASTE
15 Incisive tips from tipster with charm (9)
17 Wild group, number inhabiting trailer? (9)
20 Fielder, mind wandering, catching nothing (3-2)
21 Be resistant to pressure during dance (5)
23 Crumbs cleared by old cleaner finally in passage (8)
25 Fraud with ton in secret stack (10,5) CONFIDENCE TRICK
26 Store of food some shared, rallying round (6)
27 Stage complete story (6)


DOWN
1 Repeat part of speech once (4)ECHO
2 Device used by writer to make a point (6,9) PENCIL SHARPENER
3 City's defence full of energy, very loud (9)
5 Expert answer with endless profundity (5)
6 Dynamic duo lethal in same film (6,3,6) THELMA AND LOUISE
7 Pro within minutes resolved trouble (10) MISFORTUNE
8 Horrified husband in story turning up on time (6)
9 Hold back stone weapon, dropping resistance (6)
13 Dramatic act the liar arranged (10)THEATRICAL
16 Carry out peg and board (9) COMMITTEE
18 Steal Spanish article and coin (6)
19 Immediate order (6)
22 Knowledge about island in river (5)
24 Small child's slide (4)SKID

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Sit next to former partner in show (6)EXPOSE
4 Outlaw, almost docile, is chicken (6)BANTAM
10 Regret harsh tune played for primitive folk (6-9)HUNTER-GATHERERS
11 Rabble repeated phrase with force, receiving service (4-4)RIFF-RAFF
12 Revolutionary work gathered pace (5)TEMPO
14 Dislike eating seconds in hurry (5)HASTE
15 Incisive tips from tipster with charm (9)TRENCHANT
17 Wild group, number inhabiting trailer? (9)ABANDONED
20 Fielder, mind wandering, catching nothing (3-2)MID-ON
21 Be resistant to pressure during dance (5)REPEL
23 Crumbs cleared by old cleaner finally in passage (8)CORRIDOR
25 Fraud with ton in secret stack (10,5) CONFIDENCE TRICK
26 Store of food some shared, rallying round (6)LARDER
27 Stage complete story (6)LEGEND


DOWN
1 Repeat part of speech once (4)ECHO
2 Device used by writer to make a point (6,9) PENCIL SHARPENER
3 City's defence full of energy, very loud (9)SHEFFIELD
5 Expert answer with endless profundity (5)ADEPT
6 Dynamic duo lethal in same film (6,3,6) THELMA AND LOUISE
7 Pro within minutes resolved trouble (10) MISFORTUNE
8 Horrified husband in story turning up on time (6)AGHST
9 Hold back stone weapon, dropping resistance (6)STIFLE
13 Dramatic act the liar arranged (10)THEATRICAL
16 Carry out peg and board (9) COMMITTEE
18 Steal Spanish article and coin (6)NICKEL
19 Immediate order (6)DIRECT
22 Knowledge about island in river (5)LOIRE
24 Small child's slide (4)SKID

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

xChequer

Across
7 Introverted, embarrassed couples — married, working and progressive (6)
8 King on firm ground, being one used to strain (8)
9 Small tunnel, originally ventilation passage, with room for steps (8)
10 Submits returns (6)
11 Flaking arch about to break (5)
12 Wing lost in roll, plane circling in parade (6)
14 Problem those nearby crisply solved — rest to gain inspiration? (5,4,6)
17 Stain on currency down under in sack (6)
18 Home and a promise (5)
22 Brash youngsters with Aids (6)
23 Empty grid goes interactive (8)
24 Active one taking stock of bully (8)
25 Orange wild ass (6)

Down
1 Professional in undertaking cutting back additional money to save the Company (9)
2 Friendly and popular, say, looking up almost everyone (6)
3 Understands bouquet should be delivered (5)
4 Fake innocence in probe, gaining another day (4,4)
5 Jolt from world body wanting a place in Washington (8)
6 Grassland against delta besides predominantly alluvial fans (5)
8 Kick up a fuss about line bowled to entice, seeing runs scored with dispatch (3,4,6)
13 Bias in gender, the maximum (3,6)
15 Invent holder for lamp, fancy object (8)
16 Cruel monsters seem gross, millions left shocked (8)
19 Grog briefly transported during Prohibition in boot (6)
20 Beat sleuth, robbing banks (5)
21 Bar in East End (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11694/article8567501.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Introverted, embarrassed couples — married, working and progressive (6)
8 King on firm ground, being one used to strain (8)
9 Small tunnel, originally ventilation passage, with room for steps (8) STAIRWAY
10 Submits returns (6)
11 Flaking arch about to break (5)
12 Wing lost in roll, plane circling in parade (6)
14 Problem those nearby crisply solved — rest to gain inspiration? (5,4,6)
17 Stain on currency down under in sack (6)
18 Home and a promise (5)
22 Brash youngsters with Aids (6)
23 Empty grid goes interactive (8)
24 Active one taking stock of bully (8)
25 Orange wild ass (6)

Down
1 Professional in undertaking cutting back additional money to save the Company (9)
2 Friendly and popular, say, looking up almost everyone (6)
3 Understands bouquet should be delivered (5)
4 Fake innocence in probe, gaining another day (4,4)
5 Jolt from world body wanting a place in Washington (8)
6 Grassland against delta besides predominantly alluvial fans (5)
8 Kick up a fuss about line bowled to entice, seeing runs scored with dispatch (3,4,6)
13 Bias in gender, the maximum (3,6) NTH DEGREE
15 Invent holder for lamp, fancy object (8)
16 Cruel monsters seem gross, millions left shocked (8) OGRESSES
19 Grog briefly transported during Prohibition in boot (6) BROGAN
20 Beat sleuth, robbing banks (5)
21 Bar in East End (5) ESTOP

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Introverted, embarrassed couples — married, working and progressive (6)
8 King on firm ground, being one used to strain (8)
9 Small tunnel, originally ventilation passage, with room for steps (8) STAIRWAY
10 Submits returns (6)
11 Flaking arch about to break (5)
12 Wing lost in roll, plane circling in parade (6)
14 Problem those nearby crisply solved — rest to gain inspiration? (5,4,6) (CATCH) (ONES BREATH*-y)
17 Stain on currency down under in sack (6)
18 Home and a promise (5)
22 Brash youngsters with Aids (6)
23 Empty grid goes interactive (8) DISGORGE*
24 Active one taking stock of bully (8)
25 Orange wild ass (6) ONAGER*

Down
1 Professional in undertaking cutting back additional money to save the Company (9)
2 Friendly and popular, say, looking up almost everyone (6)
3 Understands bouquet should be delivered (5) KNOWS ~nose
4 Fake innocence in probe, gaining another day (4,4)
5 Jolt from world body wanting a place in Washington (8)
6 Grassland against delta besides predominantly alluvial fans (5)
8 Kick up a fuss about line bowled to entice, seeing runs scored with dispatch (3,4,6)
13 Bias in gender, the maximum (3,6) NTH DEGREE
15 Invent holder for lamp, fancy object (8)
16 Cruel monsters seem gross, millions left shocked (8) OGRESSES
19 Grog briefly transported during Prohibition in boot (6) BROGAN
20 Beat sleuth, robbing banks (5)
21 Bar in East End (5) ESTOP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Introverted, embarrassed couples — married, working and progressive (6)
8 King on firm ground, being one used to strain (8)
9 Small tunnel, originally ventilation passage, with room for steps (8) STAIRWAY
10 Submits returns (6)YIELDS
11 Flaking arch about to break (5)
12 Wing lost in roll, plane circling in parade (6)
14 Problem those nearby crisply solved — rest to gain inspiration? (5,4,6) (CATCH) (ONES BREATH*-y)
17 Stain on currency down under in sack (6)
18 Home and a promise (5)ABODE
22 Brash youngsters with Aids (6)
23 Empty grid goes interactive (8) DISGORGE*
24 Active one taking stock of bully (8)
25 Orange wild ass (6) ONAGER*

Down
1 Professional in undertaking cutting back additional money to save the Company (9)
2 Friendly and popular, say, looking up almost everyone (6)GENIAL
3 Understands bouquet should be delivered (5) KNOWS ~nose
4 Fake innocence in probe, gaining another day (4,4)PLAY DUMB
5 Jolt from world body wanting a place in Washington (8)
6 Grassland against delta besides predominantly alluvial fans (5)
8 Kick up a fuss about line bowled to entice, seeing runs scored with dispatch (3,4,6)
13 Bias in gender, the maximum (3,6) NTH DEGREE
15 Invent holder for lamp, fancy object (8)
16 Cruel monsters seem gross, millions left shocked (8) OGRESSES
19 Grog briefly transported during Prohibition in boot (6) BROGAN
20 Beat sleuth, robbing banks (5)THROB
21 Bar in East End (5) ESTOP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Introverted, embarrassed couples — married, working and progressive (6)MODERN
8 King on firm ground, being one used to strain (8)COLANDER
9 Small tunnel, originally ventilation passage, with room for steps (8) STAIRWAY
10 Submits returns (6)YIELDS
11 Flaking arch about to break (5)SCALY
12 Wing lost in roll, plane circling in parade (6)FLAUNT
14 Problem those nearby crisply solved — rest to gain inspiration? (5,4,6) (CATCH) (ONES BREATH*-y)
17 Stain on currency down under in sack (6)MARAUD
18 Home and a promise (5)ABODE
22 Brash youngsters with Aids (6)WHELPS
23 Empty grid goes interactive (8) DISGORGE*
24 Active one taking stock of bully (8)DOMINEER
25 Orange wild ass (6) ONAGER*

Down
1 Professional in undertaking cutting back additional money to save the Company (9)MORTICIAN
2 Friendly and popular, say, looking up almost everyone (6)GENIAL
3 Understands bouquet should be delivered (5) KNOWS ~nose
4 Fake innocence in probe, gaining another day (4,4)PLAY DUMB
5 Jolt from world body wanting a place in Washington (8)UNSETTLE
6 Grassland against delta besides predominantly alluvial fans (5)VELDT
8 Kick up a fuss about line bowled to entice, seeing runs scored with dispatch (3,4,6)CRY BLUE MURDER
13 Bias in gender, the maximum (3,6) NTH DEGREE
15 Invent holder for lamp, fancy object (8)COMPLAIN
16 Cruel monsters seem gross, millions left shocked (8) OGRESSES
19 Grog briefly transported during Prohibition in boot (6) BROGAN
20 Beat sleuth, robbing banks (5)THROB
21 Bar in East End (5) ESTOP

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

[Joshuaceada]

The Phantom

Across
8 Ornamental cover camouflages a compartment (6)
9 Succeeded in winning a term somehow against the tide (8)
10 Trampling grass banks Penny felt upset (8)
11 Bring in police to break up riot (6)
12 Sacks comprising black strands (6)
13 Catching unruly boy barging in? On the contrary (8)
15 Tramp losing direction stumbles round a corner (7)
17 Will bishop start off with prayer? (7)
20 Active Greek staying healthy cartwheels regularly (8)
22 Resolved due to change in plan (6)
23 Specific tips from detective to follow (6)
25 Studied different verbs in reference book (8)
26 Often duel’s intended as a challenge (8)
27 Medicine/drug having no function in cosmetic (6)

Down
1 Tailor reluctant to stitch rice bags (8)
2 Carry money in advance; cash, primarily in foreign currency trade (10)
3 Prodigy is invariably first in class (6)
4 Synthetic glue to cover crack in gear (7)
5 When provoked keep quiet, take a breath (8)
6 Turning up in usual joint for gin (4)
7 Empty building filled with rice husk (6)
14 Fix sign around hairpin bend showing limits (10)
16 Inform about terrorists’ revolt subsiding (8)
18 Reminder making one nervous (8)
19 Two-wheeler firm opens new store (7)
21 Support beneath terrace shifts position to sway unsteadily (6)
22 Old weapon’s missing part kept in condition (6)
24 Pivot of a figure pirouetting (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11671/article8446487.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Ornamental cover camouflages a compartment (6)
9 Succeeded in winning a term somehow against the tide (8)
10 Trampling grass banks Penny felt upset (8)
11 Bring in police to break up riot (6)
12 Sacks comprising black strands (6)
13 Catching unruly boy barging in? On the contrary (8) GRABBING
15 Tramp losing direction stumbles round a corner (7)
17 Will bishop start off with prayer? (7) BEQUEST
20 Active Greek staying healthy cartwheels regularly (8)
22 Resolved due to change in plan (6) MADEUP
23 Specific tips from detective to follow (6)
25 Studied different verbs in reference book (8) OBSERVED
26 Often duel’s intended as a challenge (8)
27 Medicine/drug having no function in cosmetic (6) EMETIC

Down
1 Tailor reluctant to stitch rice bags (8)
2 Carry money in advance; cash, primarily in foreign currency trade (10)
3 Prodigy is invariably first in class (6)
4 Synthetic glue to cover crack in gear (7)
5 When provoked keep quiet, take a breath (8)
6 Turning up in usual joint for gin (4)
7 Empty building filled with rice husk (6)
14 Fix sign around hairpin bend showing limits (10)
16 Inform about terrorists’ revolt subsiding (8)
18 Reminder making one nervous (8)
19 Two-wheeler firm opens new store (7)
21 Support beneath terrace shifts position to sway unsteadily (6)
22 Old weapon’s missing part kept in condition (6)
24 Pivot of a figure pirouetting (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Ornamental cover camouflages a compartment (6)
9 Succeeded in winning a term somehow against the tide (8)
10 Trampling grass banks Penny felt upset (8)
11 Bring in police to break up riot (6)
12 Sacks comprising black strands (6)
13 Catching unruly boy barging in? On the contrary (8) GRABBING
15 Tramp losing direction stumbles round a corner (7)
17 Will bishop start off with prayer? (7) BEQUEST
20 Active Greek staying healthy cartwheels regularly (8)
22 Resolved due to change in plan (6) MADEUP
23 Specific tips from detective to follow (6)
25 Studied different verbs in reference book (8) OBSERVED
26 Often duel’s intended as a challenge (8)
27 Medicine/drug having no function in cosmetic (6) EMETIC

Down
1 Tailor reluctant to stitch rice bags (8)
2 Carry money in advance; cash, primarily in foreign currency trade (10)
3 Prodigy is invariably first in class (6)GENIUS
4 Synthetic glue to cover crack in gear (7)
5 When provoked keep quiet, take a breath (8)ASPIRATE
6 Turning up in usual joint for gin (4)
7 Empty building filled with rice husk (6)BARREN
14 Fix sign around hairpin bend showing limits (10)
16 Inform about terrorists’ revolt subsiding (8)
18 Reminder making one nervous (8)SOUVENIR
19 Two-wheeler firm opens new store (7)
21 Support beneath terrace shifts position to sway unsteadily (6)
22 Old weapon’s missing part kept in condition (6)
24 Pivot of a figure pirouetting (4)AXIS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Ornamental cover camouflages a compartment (6)ALCOVE
9 Succeeded in winning a term somehow against the tide (8)UPSTREAM
10 Trampling grass banks Penny felt upset (8)STAMPING
11 Bring in police to break up riot (6)IMPORT
12 Sacks comprising black strands (6)FIBRES
13 Catching unruly boy barging in? On the contrary (8) GRABBING
15 Tramp losing direction stumbles round a corner (7)TRAIPSE
17 Will bishop start off with prayer? (7) BEQUEST
20 Active Greek staying healthy cartwheels regularly (8)ATHLETIC
22 Resolved due to change in plan (6) MADEUP
23 Specific tips from detective to follow (6)DETAIL
25 Studied different verbs in reference book (8) OBSERVED
26 Often duel’s intended as a challenge (8)DEFIANCE
27 Medicine/drug having no function in cosmetic (6) EMETIC

Down
1 Tailor reluctant to stitch rice bags (8)CLOTHIER
2 Carry money in advance; cash, primarily in foreign currency trade (10)COMMERCIAL
3 Prodigy is invariably first in class (6)GENIUS
4 Synthetic glue to cover crack in gear (7)LUGGAGE
5 When provoked keep quiet, take a breath (8)ASPIRATE
6 Turning up in usual joint for gin (4)TRAP
7 Empty building filled with rice husk (6)BARREN
14 Fix sign around hairpin bend showing limits (10)BOUNDARIES
16 Inform about terrorists’ revolt subsiding (8)SETTLING
18 Reminder making one nervous (8)SOUVENIR
19 Two-wheeler firm opens new store (7)SCOOTER
21 Support beneath terrace shifts position to sway unsteadily (6)TEETER
22 Old weapon’s missing part kept in condition (6)MUSKET
24 Pivot of a figure pirouetting (4)AXIS

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

[Joshuaceada]

Sunnet

Across
1 Most favourable conditions to select army trainer (6)
4 Attendant of water locks (8)
10 Praises some cumin perhaps (9)
11 Arrive at range (5)
12 Elegant custom mostly followed by unknowns (5)
13 Explode grenade at restaurant (3,6)
14 Figure union territory's right in the middle of... (7)
16 ... river Ouse which is empty (4)
19 Iceland's goddess (4)
21 Relative, first to get Dominican Republic's land (7)
24 Cheated Greek character to peddle education (9)
25 She inspires selection of flower at Ooty (5)
26 Wonderful! One by one get distances from the centre of the circle (5)
27 A: Let Yen's adjustment become explosive material (9)
28 Complains about moist dish (4,4)
29 Rank us immediately ahead (6)

Down
1 Concluded low grade copy in the middle, is past its best (8)
2 Reserved new one act play (8)
3 Take beer to heartless Mary's mother (5)
5 Refrain from taking sailor to spot (7)
6 Blacken boy in canvas (9)
7 Deer in English estates (6)
8 Monster ship's broken by neutron ray (6)
9 Referred to question taken back to boy (6)
15 Said to leave out big plants' secrets (9)
17 Touching jade can't deform it (8)
18 Sanctions measure by forces (8)
20 Rescue barbarian's hand (7)
21 Sort of organ (6)
22 Beetle mark on seaman (6)
23 Measure caught cleric's eye (6)
25 Gothic type found around German state (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11668/article8429450.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Most favourable conditions to select army trainer (6)
4 Attendant of water locks (8)
10 Praises some cumin perhaps (9)
11 Arrive at range (5)
12 Elegant custom mostly followed by unknowns (5)
13 Explode grenade at restaurant (3,6)TEA GARDEN
14 Figure union territory's right in the middle of... (7)
16 ... river Ouse which is empty (4)
19 Iceland's goddess (4)
21 Relative, first to get Dominican Republic's land (7)
24 Cheated Greek character to peddle education (9)
25 She inspires selection of flower at Ooty (5)
26 Wonderful! One by one get distances from the centre of the circle (5)
27 A: Let Yen's adjustment become explosive material (9)
28 Complains about moist dish (4,4)
29 Rank us immediately ahead (6)STATUS

Down
1 Concluded low grade copy in the middle, is past its best (8)
2 Reserved new one act play (8)
3 Take beer to heartless Mary's mother (5)
5 Refrain from taking sailor to spot (7)ABSTAIN
6 Blacken boy in canvas (9)
7 Deer in English estates (6)ELANDS
8 Monster ship's broken by neutron ray (6)
9 Referred to question taken back to boy (6)
15 Said to leave out big plants' secrets (9)
17 Touching jade can't deform it (8)
18 Sanctions measure by forces (8)
20 Rescue barbarian's hand (7)
21 Sort of organ (6)
22 Beetle mark on seaman (6)SCARAB
23 Measure caught cleric's eye (6)
25 Gothic type found around German state (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Most favourable conditions to select army trainer (6)
4 Attendant of water locks (8)WAITRESS
10 Praises some cumin perhaps (9)ENCOMIUM
11 Arrive at range (5)REACH
12 Elegant custom mostly followed by unknowns (5)
13 Explode grenade at restaurant (3,6)TEA GARDEN
14 Figure union territory's right in the middle of... (7)
16 ... river Ouse which is empty (4)NILE
19 Iceland's goddess (4)ISIS
21 Relative, first to get Dominican Republic's land (7)
24 Cheated Greek character to peddle education (9)
25 She inspires selection of flower at Ooty (5)
26 Wonderful! One by one get distances from the centre of the circle (5)
27 A: Let Yen's adjustment become explosive material (9)
28 Complains about moist dish (4,4)
29 Rank us immediately ahead (6)STATUS

Down
1 Concluded low grade copy in the middle, is past its best (8)
2 Reserved new one act play (8)
3 Take beer to heartless Mary's mother (5)
5 Refrain from taking sailor to spot (7)ABSTAIN
6 Blacken boy in canvas (9)
7 Deer in English estates (6)ELANDS
8 Monster ship's broken by neutron ray (6)
9 Referred to question taken back to boy (6)
15 Said to leave out big plants' secrets (9)
17 Touching jade can't deform it (8)
18 Sanctions measure by forces (8)
20 Rescue barbarian's hand (7)
21 Sort of organ (6)
22 Beetle mark on seaman (6)SCARAB
23 Measure caught cleric's eye (6)
25 Gothic type found around German state (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Most favourable conditions to select army trainer (6) OPTIMA
4 Attendant of water locks (8)WAITRESS
10 Praises some cumin perhaps (9)ENCOMIUM
11 Arrive at range (5)REACH
12 Elegant custom mostly followed by unknowns (5) RITZY
13 Explode grenade at restaurant (3,6)TEA GARDEN
14 Figure union territory's right in the middle of... (7) PYRAMID
16 ... river Ouse which is empty (4)NILE
19 Iceland's goddess (4)ISIS
21 Relative, first to get Dominican Republic's land (7) KINGDOM
24 Cheated Greek character to peddle education (9) CHISELLED
25 She inspires selection of flower at Ooty (5)
26 Wonderful! One by one get distances from the centre of the circle (5)
27 A: Let Yen's adjustment become explosive material (9)
28 Complains about moist dish (4,4)
29 Rank us immediately ahead (6)STATUS

Down
1 Concluded low grade copy in the middle, is past its best (8)
2 Reserved new one act play (8)
3 Take beer to heartless Mary's mother (5)
5 Refrain from taking sailor to spot (7)ABSTAIN
6 Blacken boy in canvas (9)
7 Deer in English estates (6)ELANDS
8 Monster ship's broken by neutron ray (6)
9 Referred to question taken back to boy (6)
15 Said to leave out big plants' secrets (9)
17 Touching jade can't deform it (8)
18 Sanctions measure by forces (8)
20 Rescue barbarian's hand (7)
21 Sort of organ (6)
22 Beetle mark on seaman (6)SCARAB
23 Measure caught cleric's eye (6)
25 Gothic type found around German state (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Most favourable conditions to select army trainer (6) OPTIMA
4 Attendant of water locks (8)WAITRESS
10 Praises some cumin perhaps (9)ENCOMIUM
11 Arrive at range (5)REACH
12 Elegant custom mostly followed by unknowns (5) RITZY
13 Explode grenade at restaurant (3,6)TEA GARDEN
14 Figure union territory's right in the middle of... (7) PYRAMID
16 ... river Ouse which is empty (4)NILE
19 Iceland's goddess (4)ISIS
21 Relative, first to get Dominican Republic's land (7) KINGDOM
24 Cheated Greek character to peddle education (9) CHISELLED
25 She inspires selection of flower at Ooty (5)
26 Wonderful! One by one get distances from the centre of the circle (5)RADII
27 A: Let Yen's adjustment become explosive material (9)ACETYLENE
28 Complains about moist dish (4,4)BEEF STEW
29 Rank us immediately ahead (6)STATUS

Down
1 Concluded low grade copy in the middle, is past its best (8)OVERRIPE
2 Reserved new one act play (8)TACITURN
3 Take beer to heartless Mary's mother (5)MUMMY
5 Refrain from taking sailor to spot (7)ABSTAIN
6 Blacken boy in canvas (9)TARPAULIN
7 Deer in English estates (6)ELANDS
8 Monster ship's broken by neutron ray (6)SPHINX
9 Referred to question taken back to boy (6)QUOTED
15 Said to leave out big plants' secrets (9)MYSTERIES
17 Touching jade can't deform it (8)ADJACENT
18 Sanctions measure by forces (8)EMPOWERS
20 Rescue barbarian's hand (7)SALVAGE
21 Sort of organ (6)KIDNEY
22 Beetle mark on seaman (6)SCARAB
23 Measure caught cleric's eye (6)MIDDLE
25 Gothic type found around German state (5)EGYPT

:clap::clap::clap: An excellent themed pangram!

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

Across
1 Media broadcast on excitement at Buddhist school is of little value (1,4,1,5)
9 Say, Jack's partner working to receive a huge amount (7)
10 Banks love to collect Euros regularly to chase target (7)
11 Singers chapter has men without ego (5)
12 Ignored new ideas after changing sides in attack (4,5)
13 Entrance of hotel nightclub turned inside (5)
15 Vendor upset about an end-product; Engineer redesigned (9)
18 Maybe, scenery around South Africa is unavoidable (9)
21 Funny man replacing lady brings pain (5)
22 Country man seen behind a road in Australia (9)
24 After mid-morning, NASA distributes breads (5)
26 Cat hair is used to make an instrument (7)
27 Thrust in action postponed (7)
28 Call-girls from professional colleges not fashionable (11)

Down
1 A leaderless opposition is for humiliation (9)
2 Big looking houses/shelters of people in Greenland (5)
3 Resettles monthly instalment charges including a grand (9)
4 Medical officer receives direction for promo material (7)
5 Maybe 9 Ac., 9 Ac. received last letter earlier to dump Jack (7)
6 Primarily no income, no jobs, assets needed for this loan in US (5)
7 Railway official blocks inaccurate mailer for payment (8)
8 Perhaps, Capri lies all over the place (4)
14 Execute heartlessly, access a movable barrier (8)
16 L&T found an empty space (6,3)
17 Coeds skid carelessly in areas near pier (9)
19 Thanks to a soldier seen earlier moving in a hurried manner (7)
20 Endless desire to get stud for a long time (7)
22 Circular chamber contains vault (4)
23 American association caught in a nap suddenly (5)
25 Somehow stayed without daughter up to now (2,3)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11421/article7312733.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Media broadcast on excitement at Buddhist school is of little value (1,4,1,5)
9 Say, Jack's partner working to receive a huge amount (7)
10 Banks love to collect Euros regularly to chase target (7)
11 Singers chapter has men without ego (5)
12 Ignored new ideas after changing sides in attack (4,5)
13 Entrance of hotel nightclub turned inside (5)
15 Vendor upset about an end-product; Engineer redesigned (9)
18 Maybe, scenery around South Africa is unavoidable (9)
21 Funny man replacing lady brings pain (5)
22 Country man seen behind a road in Australia (9)
24 After mid-morning, NASA distributes breads (5)
26 Cat hair is used to make an instrument (7)
27 Thrust in action postponed (7)
28 Call-girls from professional colleges not fashionable (11)

Down
1 A leaderless opposition is for humiliation (9)
2 Big looking houses/shelters of people in Greenland (5)
3 Resettles monthly instalment charges including a grand (9)
4 Medical officer receives direction for promo material (7)
5 Maybe 9 Ac., 9 Ac. received last letter earlier to dump Jack (7)
6 Primarily no income, no jobs, assets needed for this loan in US (5)NINJA
7 Railway official blocks inaccurate mailer for payment (8)
8 Perhaps, Capri lies all over the place (4)ISLE
14 Execute heartlessly, access a movable barrier (8)
16 L&T found an empty space (6,3)VACANT LOT
17 Coeds skid carelessly in areas near pier (9)
19 Thanks to a soldier seen earlier moving in a hurried manner (7)
20 Endless desire to get stud for a long time (7)
22 Circular chamber contains vault (4)ARCH
23 American association caught in a nap suddenly (5)
25 Somehow stayed without daughter up to now (2,3)AS YET

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Media broadcast on excitement at Buddhist school is of little value (1,4,1,5)
9 Say, Jack's partner working to receive a huge amount (7)
10 Banks love to collect Euros regularly to chase target (7)
11 Singers chapter has men without ego (5)
12 Ignored new ideas after changing sides in attack (4,5)
13 Entrance of hotel nightclub turned inside (5)
15 Vendor upset about an end-product; Engineer redesigned (9)
18 Maybe, scenery around South Africa is unavoidable (9)
21 Funny man replacing lady brings pain (5)
22 Country man seen behind a road in Australia (9)ARGENTINA
24 After mid-morning, NASA distributes breads (5)NAANS
26 Cat hair is used to make an instrument (7)CITHARA
27 Thrust in action postponed (7)DELAYED
28 Call-girls from professional colleges not fashionable (11)PROSTITUTES

Down
1 A leaderless opposition is for humiliation (9)
2 Big looking houses/shelters of people in Greenland (5)
3 Resettles monthly instalment charges including a grand (9)
4 Medical officer receives direction for promo material (7)
5 Maybe 9 Ac., 9 Ac. received last letter earlier to dump Jack (7)
6 Primarily no income, no jobs, assets needed for this loan in US (5)NINJA
7 Railway official blocks inaccurate mailer for payment (8)
8 Perhaps, Capri lies all over the place (4)ISLE
14 Execute heartlessly, access a movable barrier (8)
16 L&T found an empty space (6,3)VACANT LOT
17 Coeds skid carelessly in areas near pier (9)
19 Thanks to a soldier seen earlier moving in a hurried manner (7)
20 Endless desire to get stud for a long time (7)
22 Circular chamber contains vault (4)ARCH
23 American association caught in a nap suddenly (5)
25 Somehow stayed without daughter up to now (2,3)AS YET

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Media broadcast on excitement at Buddhist school is of little value (1,4,1,5)A DIME A DOZEN
9 Say, Jack's partner working to receive a huge amount (7)JILLION
10 Banks love to collect Euros regularly to chase target (7)LENDERS
11 Singers chapter has men without ego (5)CHOIR
12 Ignored new ideas after changing sides in attack (4,5)LAID ASIDE
13 Entrance of hotel nightclub turned inside (5)INLET
15 Vendor upset about an end-product; Engineer redesigned (9)RENOVATED
18 Maybe, scenery around South Africa is unavoidable (9)NECESSARY
21 Funny man replacing lady brings pain (5)COLIC
22 Country man seen behind a road in Australia (9)ARGENTINA
24 After mid-morning, NASA distributes breads (5)NAANS
26 Cat hair is used to make an instrument (7)CITHARA
27 Thrust in action postponed (7)DELAYED
28 Call-girls from professional colleges not fashionable (11)PROSTITUTES

Down
1 A leaderless opposition is for humiliation (9)ABJECTION
2 Big looking houses/shelters of people in Greenland (5)IGLOO
3 Resettles monthly instalment charges including a grand (9)EMIGRATES
4 Medical officer receives direction for promo material (7)DANGLER
5 Maybe 9 Ac., 9 Ac. received last letter earlier to dump Jack (7)ZILLION
6 Primarily no income, no jobs, assets needed for this loan in US (5)NINJA
7 Railway official blocks inaccurate mailer for payment (8)REMITTAL
8 Perhaps, Capri lies all over the place (4)ISLE
14 Execute heartlessly, access a movable barrier (8)LYCHGATE
16 L&T found an empty space (6,3)VACANT LOT
17 Coeds skid carelessly in areas near pier (9)DOCKSIDES
19 Thanks to a soldier seen earlier moving in a hurried manner (7)AGITATO
20 Endless desire to get stud for a long time (7)YEARDOT
22 Circular chamber contains vault (4)ARCH
23 American association caught in a nap suddenly (5)NAACP
25 Somehow stayed without daughter up to now (2,3)AS YET

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

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

Across
9 Was managed (7)
10 Half of army, Indian army online to get ammunition (7)
11 Cheat TT (3-4)
12 Understand being truthful is charitable at the end (7)
13 Sufficient records to arrest liberal opponents (9)
15 Road in India used by Bob Marley, perhaps (5)
16 No new channel in say, Chandigarh city (7)
19 Spot found in school branch to accommodate student (7)
20 Dig out, verify and stop (5)
21 Assemble in a way to accommodate fifty without fault (9)
25 Tariffs include electricity board discounts (7)
26 Expression of pain by man having shredded cabbage leads to a theory (4,3)
28 Confident, pure at heart and plain-dealing (7)
29 Consumer is topless, censured, beaten up (3,4)

Down
1 Estimated the price — with bill approached boldly (6)
2 Cashier is on leave (6)
3 In the middle of toasting wine (4)
4 Disrespectful, unruly leader dismissed (6)
5 Sea mammals reverse direction, plan to reach South (8)
6 For a change, seller paid for footwear (10)
7 Equitable boundaries redrawn; there's no alternative (8)
8 Boxer's last wife gets neat settlement divorce (8)
14 Cut a percentage to lure Chief Engineer going behind money (10)
16 Downplay nude dance move blocking road (8)
17 Carbonates made with carbon monoxide and poison (8)
18 No doubt engineer is stuck in wrong routes (2,2,4)
22 New advocate releases small advertisement flier (6)
23 Volunteer redraws line on road (6)
24 Time out for attendant and coastguard, say (6)
27 Demo arranged for system (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11673/article8457927.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Was managed (7)
10 Half of army, Indian army online to get ammunition (7)
11 Cheat TT (3-4)
12 Understand being truthful is charitable at the end (7)
13 Sufficient records to arrest liberal opponents (9)
15 Road in India used by Bob Marley, perhaps (5)
16 No new channel in say, Chandigarh city (7)
19 Spot found in school branch to accommodate student (7)
20 Dig out, verify and stop (5)
21 Assemble in a way to accommodate fifty without fault (9) BLAME(L)ESS*
25 Tariffs include electricity board discounts (7) R(EB)ATES
26 Expression of pain by man having shredded cabbage leads to a theory (4,3)
28 Confident, pure at heart and plain-dealing (7)
29 Consumer is topless, censured, beaten up (3,4)

Down
1 Estimated the price — with bill approached boldly (6)
2 Cashier is on leave (6)
3 In the middle of toasting wine (4)
4 Disrespectful, unruly leader dismissed (6)
5 Sea mammals reverse direction, plan to reach South (8)
6 For a change, seller paid for footwear (10)
7 Equitable boundaries redrawn; there's no alternative (8)
8 Boxer's last wife gets neat settlement divorce (8)
14 Cut a percentage to lure Chief Engineer going behind money (10)
16 Downplay nude dance move blocking road (8)
17 Carbonates made with carbon monoxide and poison (8)
18 No doubt engineer is stuck in wrong routes (2,2,4) TO BE SURE*
22 New advocate releases small advertisement flier (6) AVOCET*-ad
23 Volunteer redraws line on road (6)
24 Time out for attendant and coastguard, say (6)
27 Demo arranged for system (4) MODE*

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Was managed (7)
10 Half of army, Indian army online to get ammunition (7)ARSENAL
11 Cheat TT (3-4)TWO-TIME
12 Understand being truthful is charitable at the end (7)
13 Sufficient records to arrest liberal opponents (9)
15 Road in India used by Bob Marley, perhaps (5)
16 No new channel in say, Chandigarh city (7)
19 Spot found in school branch to accommodate student (7)
20 Dig out, verify and stop (5)
21 Assemble in a way to accommodate fifty without fault (9) BLAME(L)ESS*
25 Tariffs include electricity board discounts (7) R(EB)ATES
26 Expression of pain by man having shredded cabbage leads to a theory (4,3)
28 Confident, pure at heart and plain-dealing (7)CANDOUR
29 Consumer is topless, censured, beaten up (3,4)END USER

Down
1 Estimated the price — with bill approached boldly (6)
2 Cashier is on leave (6)
3 In the middle of toasting wine (4)
4 Disrespectful, unruly leader dismissed (6)
5 Sea mammals reverse direction, plan to reach South (8)
6 For a change, seller paid for footwear (10)
7 Equitable boundaries redrawn; there's no alternative (8)
8 Boxer's last wife gets neat settlement divorce (8)ALIENATE
14 Cut a percentage to lure Chief Engineer going behind money (10)
16 Downplay nude dance move blocking road (8)
17 Carbonates made with carbon monoxide and poison (8)
18 No doubt engineer is stuck in wrong routes (2,2,4) TO BE SURE*
22 New advocate releases small advertisement flier (6) AVOCET*-ad
23 Volunteer redraws line on road (6)
24 Time out for attendant and coastguard, say (6)
27 Demo arranged for system (4) MODE*

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Was managed (7)OVERSAW
10 Half of army, Indian army online to get ammunition (7)ARSENAL
11 Cheat TT (3-4)TWO-TIME
12 Understand being truthful is charitable at the end (7)REALISE
13 Sufficient records to arrest liberal opponents (9)
15 Road in India used by Bob Marley, perhaps (5)
16 No new channel in say, Chandigarh city (7)
19 Spot found in school branch to accommodate student (7)SPLODGE
20 Dig out, verify and stop (5)
21 Assemble in a way to accommodate fifty without fault (9) BLAME(L)ESS*
25 Tariffs include electricity board discounts (7) R(EB)ATES
26 Expression of pain by man having shredded cabbage leads to a theory (4,3)
28 Confident, pure at heart and plain-dealing (7)CANDOUR
29 Consumer is topless, censured, beaten up (3,4)END USER

Down
1 Estimated the price — with bill approached boldly (6)
2 Cashier is on leave (6)
3 In the middle of toasting wine (4)ASTI
4 Disrespectful, unruly leader dismissed (6)
5 Sea mammals reverse direction, plan to reach South (8)
6 For a change, seller paid for footwear (10)
7 Equitable boundaries redrawn; there's no alternative (8)UNBIASED
8 Boxer's last wife gets neat settlement divorce (8)ALIENATE
14 Cut a percentage to lure Chief Engineer going behind money (10)
16 Downplay nude dance move blocking road (8)
17 Carbonates made with carbon monoxide and poison (8)
18 No doubt engineer is stuck in wrong routes (2,2,4) TO BE SURE*
22 New advocate releases small advertisement flier (6) AVOCET*-ad
23 Volunteer redraws line on road (6)
24 Time out for attendant and coastguard, say (6)
27 Demo arranged for system (4) MODE*

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Was managed (7)OVERSAW
10 Half of army, Indian army online to get ammunition (7)ARSENAL
11 Cheat TT (3-4)TWO-TIME
12 Understand being truthful is charitable at the end (7)REALISE
13 Sufficient records to arrest liberal opponents (9)DUELLISTS
15 Road in India used by Bob Marley, perhaps (5)RASTA
16 No new channel in say, Chandigarh city (7)UTRECHT
19 Spot found in school branch to accommodate student (7)SPLODGE
20 Dig out, verify and stop (5)DETER
21 Assemble in a way to accommodate fifty without fault (9) BLAME(L)ESS*
25 Tariffs include electricity board discounts (7) R(EB)ATES
26 Expression of pain by man having shredded cabbage leads to a theory (4,3)OHMS LAW
28 Confident, pure at heart and plain-dealing (7)CANDOUR
29 Consumer is topless, censured, beaten up (3,4)END USER

Down
1 Estimated the price — with bill approached boldly (6)COSTED
2 Cashier is on leave (6)REMOVE
3 In the middle of toasting wine (4)ASTI
4 Disrespectful, unruly leader dismissed (6)AWLESS
5 Sea mammals reverse direction, plan to reach South (8)WALRUSES
6 For a change, seller paid for footwear (10)ESPADRILLE
7 Equitable boundaries redrawn; there's no alternative (8)UNBIASED
8 Boxer's last wife gets neat settlement divorce (8)ALIENATE
14 Cut a percentage to lure Chief Engineer going behind money (10)LACERATION
16 Downplay nude dance move blocking road (8)UNDERACT
17 Carbonates made with carbon monoxide and poison (8)RATSBANE
18 No doubt engineer is stuck in wrong routes (2,2,4) TO BE SURE*
22 New advocate releases small advertisement flier (6) AVOCET*-ad
23 Volunteer redraws line on road (6)ENLIST
24 Time out for attendant and coastguard, say (6)SEWARD
27 Demo arranged for system (4) MODE*

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

[Joshuaceada]

Aspartame

Across
6 Standing area in a stadium is a platform (7)
7 She will start to apply carbon coating (7)
9 Metropolitan old city credit union is finally risk free (5)
10 Gladiator fight against ferocious cats gets extremely ugly (9)
11 In love with MIT, sent application (7)
13 U.S. resident built a haunt (6)
15 I’m a normal man with rues put right (5,8)
19 Soldiers in two Arab countries killed by officer (6)
20 Representative affair (7)
23 Meaningless sacrifice, according to hearsay (9)
24 Collection starts to sell tepidly at Sotheby’s hall (5)
26 Italian wine (large) is kept in New York in an unhealthy manner (7)
27 Long, extremely unpleasant mumps treatment payment made in one shot (4,3)

Down
1 Steal a cot (4)
2 Stone extracted from gutter sand that’s treated after cleaning dust (6)
3 Surprise a son in Guatemala bearing condiments (10)
4 A willing person? (8)
5 There’s no coming out of these (5,5)
6 Criminal lacking in generosity? That’s commonplace (6)
7 Note: Wash the top away with cleaner (4)
8 Accountant in Cambodia? (6)
12 Critic purified lost cocain (10)
14 Trivial discussions on short reeds around shopping centre (5, 4)
16 Disorganised Armani top is in stores — North American region, to begin with (8)
17 Snake language (6)
18 The man composed a song (6)
21 Think about a small muse (6)
22 Little one in France, around the peaks of Pyrenees (4)
25 Dome is found at the centre of chapel, museum (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11510/article7688651.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Standing area in a stadium is a platform (7)
7 She will start to apply carbon coating (7)
9 Metropolitan old city credit union is finally risk free (5)
10 Gladiator fight against ferocious cats gets extremely ugly (9)
11 In love with MIT, sent application (7) SMITTEN*
13 U.S. resident built a haunt (6)
15 I’m a normal man with rues put right (5,8)
19 Soldiers in two Arab countries killed by officer (6)
20 Representative affair (7)
23 Meaningless sacrifice, according to hearsay (9)
24 Collection starts to sell tepidly at Sotheby’s hall (5) S/T/A/S/H
26 Italian wine (large) is kept in New York in an unhealthy manner (7)
27 Long, extremely unpleasant mumps treatment payment made in one shot (4,3) (L)(U)(MP SUM*)

Down
1 Steal a cot (4)
2 Stone extracted from gutter sand that’s treated after cleaning dust (6)
3 Surprise a son in Guatemala bearing condiments (10)
4 A willing person? (8)
5 There’s no coming out of these (5,5)
6 Criminal lacking in generosity? That’s commonplace (6)
7 Note: Wash the top away with cleaner (4)
8 Accountant in Cambodia? (6)
12 Critic purified lost cocain (10)
14 Trivial discussions on short reeds around shopping centre (5, 4)
16 Disorganised Armani top is in stores — North American region, to begin with (8)
17 Snake language (6)
18 The man composed a song (6) ANTHEM*
21 Think about a small muse (6) (ASSUME*)
22 Little one in France, around the peaks of Pyrenees (4)
25 Dome is found at the centre of chapel, museum (4) AP/SE

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Standing area in a stadium is a platform (7)
7 She will start to apply carbon coating (7) SHELLAC
9 Metropolitan old city credit union is finally risk free (5) URBAN
10 Gladiator fight against ferocious cats gets extremely ugly (9) SPARTACUS
11 In love with MIT, sent application (7) SMITTEN*
13 U.S. resident built a haunt (6) UTAHAN
15 I’m a normal man with rues put right (5,8) ROMAN NUMERALS
19 Soldiers in two Arab countries killed by officer (6)
20 Representative affair (7)
23 Meaningless sacrifice, according to hearsay (9)
24 Collection starts to sell tepidly at Sotheby’s hall (5) S/T/A/S/H
26 Italian wine (large) is kept in New York in an unhealthy manner (7)
27 Long, extremely unpleasant mumps treatment payment made in one shot (4,3) (L)(U)(MP SUM*)

Down
1 Steal a cot (4)
2 Stone extracted from gutter sand that’s treated after cleaning dust (6)
3 Surprise a son in Guatemala bearing condiments (10)
4 A willing person? (8)
5 There’s no coming out of these (5,5)
6 Criminal lacking in generosity? That’s commonplace (6)
7 Note: Wash the top away with cleaner (4)
8 Accountant in Cambodia? (6)
12 Critic purified lost cocain (10)
14 Trivial discussions on short reeds around shopping centre (5, 4)
16 Disorganised Armani top is in stores — North American region, to begin with (8)
17 Snake language (6)
18 The man composed a song (6) ANTHEM*
21 Think about a small muse (6) (ASSUME*)
22 Little one in France, around the peaks of Pyrenees (4)
25 Dome is found at the centre of chapel, museum (4) AP/SE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Standing area in a stadium is a platform (7)
7 She will start to apply carbon coating (7) SHELLAC
9 Metropolitan old city credit union is finally risk free (5) URBAN
10 Gladiator fight against ferocious cats gets extremely ugly (9) SPARTACUS
11 In love with MIT, sent application (7) SMITTEN*
13 U.S. resident built a haunt (6) UTAHAN
15 I’m a normal man with rues put right (5,8) ROMAN NUMERALS
19 Soldiers in two Arab countries killed by officer (6)
20 Representative affair (7)
23 Meaningless sacrifice, according to hearsay (9)
24 Collection starts to sell tepidly at Sotheby’s hall (5) S/T/A/S/H
26 Italian wine (large) is kept in New York in an unhealthy manner (7)
27 Long, extremely unpleasant mumps treatment payment made in one shot (4,3) (L)(U)(MP SUM*)

Down
1 Steal a cot (4)CRIB
2 Stone extracted from gutter sand that’s treated after cleaning dust (6)
3 Surprise a son in Guatemala bearing condiments (10)SEASONING
4 A willing person? (8)TESTATOR
5 There’s no coming out of these (5,5)
6 Criminal lacking in generosity? That’s commonplace (6)
7 Note: Wash the top away with cleaner (4)
8 Accountant in Cambodia? (6)
12 Critic purified lost cocain (10)
14 Trivial discussions on short reeds around shopping centre (5, 4)SMALL TALK
16 Disorganised Armani top is in stores — North American region, to begin with (8)
17 Snake language (6)
18 The man composed a song (6) ANTHEM*
21 Think about a small muse (6) (ASSUME*)
22 Little one in France, around the peaks of Pyrenees (4)PUNY
25 Dome is found at the centre of chapel, museum (4) AP/SE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Inattentive person in shelter arrested by agent with brain (10)
6 Ruler treats army partially (4)
9 Panel uninterested in hearing (5)
10 Soil freshly broken by instrument, not one for volcanic island (9)
12 Playing at pub, lose desire to show rare musical ability (8,5)
14 Popular chef’s conclusion, exploiting filling (8)
16 Reset wobbly old record player (6)
18 Settled a craving (6)
19 Greek god’s present identification acceptable (8)
21 Range, I note, a varied kind (13)
24 Atmosphere around street connected with trouble back in country (9)
25 Move stealthily and softly, right beside bird (5)
26 Refrain from eating quickly (4)
27 Exercise involves a payment, it seems (10)


Down
1 Leave cab, alas, bit damaged (10)
2 Medium in state having no time for tests (5)
3 Hesitation under pressure confuses crew in boat (6,7)
4 Remake of The Saint? That’s doubtful (8)
5 Inclined to keep book on rugby union short (6)
7 Most unruly man communist suppressed (9)
8 Run and help attack (4)
11 Time consumed by renovation of top hotel, home for rock band (4,3,6) MOTT THE HOOPLE
13 Enjoy Welsh broadcast in church leader’s name (4,6) JOHN WESLEY
15 Predictions about cutting wooded areas (9) FORECASTS
17 Dish that’s first of many set before us in Japanese city (8) MOUSSAKA
20 Hit barrier, getting over operation (6) WALLOP
22 Embrace and fuss, then part (5)
23 Part of leg from young elephant (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8594126.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Inattentive person in shelter arrested by agent with brain (10)
6 Ruler treats army partially (4)TSAR
9 Panel uninterested in hearing (5)BOARD
10 Soil freshly broken by instrument, not one for volcanic island (9)STROMBOLI
12 Playing at pub, lose desire to show rare musical ability (8,5)
14 Popular chef’s conclusion, exploiting filling (8)
16 Reset wobbly old record player (6)
18 Settled a craving (6)
19 Greek god’s present identification acceptable (8)
21 Range, I note, a varied kind (13)
24 Atmosphere around street connected with trouble back in country (9)
25 Move stealthily and softly, right beside bird (5)
26 Refrain from eating quickly (4)
27 Exercise involves a payment, it seems (10)


Down
1 Leave cab, alas, bit damaged (10)SABBATICAL
2 Medium in state having no time for tests (5)
3 Hesitation under pressure confuses crew in boat (6,7)
4 Remake of The Saint? That’s doubtful (8)HESITANT
5 Inclined to keep book on rugby union short (6)
7 Most unruly man communist suppressed (9)
8 Run and help attack (4)
11 Time consumed by renovation of top hotel, home for rock band (4,3,6) MOTT THE HOOPLE
13 Enjoy Welsh broadcast in church leader’s name (4,6) JOHN WESLEY
15 Predictions about cutting wooded areas (9) FORECASTS
17 Dish that’s first of many set before us in Japanese city (8) MOUSSAKA
20 Hit barrier, getting over operation (6) WALLOP
22 Embrace and fuss, then part (5)
23 Part of leg from young elephant (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Inattentive person in shelter arrested by agent with brain (10)
6 Ruler treats army partially (4)TSAR
9 Panel uninterested in hearing (5)BOARD
10 Soil freshly broken by instrument, not one for volcanic island (9)STROMBOLI
12 Playing at pub, lose desire to show rare musical ability (8,5)
14 Popular chef’s conclusion, exploiting filling (8)
16 Reset wobbly old record player (6)STEREO
18 Settled a craving (6)AGREED
19 Greek god’s present identification acceptable (8)
21 Range, I note, a varied kind (13)COMPASSIONATE
24 Atmosphere around street connected with trouble back in country (9)
25 Move stealthily and softly, right beside bird (5)PROWL
26 Refrain from eating quickly (4)FAST
27 Exercise involves a payment, it seems (10)


Down
1 Leave cab, alas, bit damaged (10)SABBATICAL
2 Medium in state having no time for tests (5)
3 Hesitation under pressure confuses crew in boat (6,7)
4 Remake of The Saint? That’s doubtful (8)HESITANT
5 Inclined to keep book on rugby union short (6)
7 Most unruly man communist suppressed (9)
8 Run and help attack (4)
11 Time consumed by renovation of top hotel, home for rock band (4,3,6) MOTT THE HOOPLE
13 Enjoy Welsh broadcast in church leader’s name (4,6) JOHN WESLEY
15 Predictions about cutting wooded areas (9) FORECASTS
17 Dish that’s first of many set before us in Japanese city (8) MOUSSAKA
20 Hit barrier, getting over operation (6) WALLOP
22 Embrace and fuss, then part (5)
23 Part of leg from young elephant (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Spinner

Across
1 They might be used in general anaesthesia? (5,7)
10 Tribute to a good man (5)
11 Extremely cold water? It is inside ice pan! (9)
12 Kings regret taking one side before other side's introduction to scene (6)
13 More intense setter's not involved in restoring cryptic (8)
15 Passionate engineer erecting ground (9)
16 Clue's success describes Spinner, essentially (4)
20 Bowl to openers of Sydney Sixers (4)
21 Some intoxicants in rum - Ablest of sailors need them in an emergency (9)
24 Transport for those who hate flights (8)
26 Rub the wrong way, quarrel and retreat (6)
28 Tragic solution - Hollow tube containing life-ending smoke (9)
29 Pierce nose with tip of ring (5)
30 It belts out songs by past actor (6, 6)

Down
2 Prime news: Is he Laden in disguise? (9)
3 It rarely turns dramatic (8)
4 French city is pleasant (4)
5 Indian team's form is sustained (10)
6 Journalist tried playing, got out! (6)
7 At the end, buzzing insects return to bite (5)
8 Mine for extremely soft mineral (5)
9 In embassy leader's absence, releases confidential matters (7)
14 Cheer pilot manoeuvring aircraft (10)
17 Block made rent free after introduction of interest (9)
18 Continue to vomit after stale tacos, for starters (7)
19 Incomplete article on leaders of bureaucracy in American district (8)
22 Note lack of finish in brick structure (6)
23 A king in fear is sleepless (5)
25 Dying Queen embraces senility (5)
27 Little princess starts to cry (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11674/article8461177.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
1 They might be used in general anaesthesia? (5,7) WHOLE NUMBERS
10 Tribute to a good man (5) TOAST
11 Extremely cold water? It is inside ice pan! (9) CRITICISE
12 Kings regret taking one side before other side's introduction to scene (6) RULERS
13 More intense setter's not involved in restoring cryptic (8) STRONGER
15 Passionate engineer erecting ground (9)
16 Clue's success describes Spinner, essentially (4)
20 Bowl to openers of Sydney Sixers (4)
21 Some intoxicants in rum - Ablest of sailors need them in an emergency (9)
24 Transport for those who hate flights (8)
26 Rub the wrong way, quarrel and retreat (6)
28 Tragic solution - Hollow tube containing life-ending smoke (9)
29 Pierce nose with tip of ring (5)
30 It belts out songs by past actor (6, 6)

Down
2 Prime news: Is he Laden in disguise? (9)
3 It rarely turns dramatic (8)
4 French city is pleasant (4)
5 Indian team's form is sustained (10)
6 Journalist tried playing, got out! (6)
7 At the end, buzzing insects return to bite (5)
8 Mine for extremely soft mineral (5)
9 In embassy leader's absence, releases confidential matters (7)
14 Cheer pilot manoeuvring aircraft (10)
17 Block made rent free after introduction of interest (9)
18 Continue to vomit after stale tacos, for starters (7)
19 Incomplete article on leaders of bureaucracy in American district (8)
22 Note lack of finish in brick structure (6)
23 A king in fear is sleepless (5)
25 Dying Queen embraces senility (5)
27 Little princess starts to cry (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 They might be used in general anaesthesia? (5,7) WHOLE NUMBERS
10 Tribute to a good man (5) TOAST
11 Extremely cold water? It is inside ice pan! (9) CRITICISE
12 Kings regret taking one side before other side's introduction to scene (6) RULERS
13 More intense setter's not involved in restoring cryptic (8) STRONGER
15 Passionate engineer erecting ground (9)
16 Clue's success describes Spinner, essentially (4)
20 Bowl to openers of Sydney Sixers (4)
21 Some intoxicants in rum - Ablest of sailors need them in an emergency (9)
24 Transport for those who hate flights (8)
26 Rub the wrong way, quarrel and retreat (6)
28 Tragic solution - Hollow tube containing life-ending smoke (9)
29 Pierce nose with tip of ring (5)
30 It belts out songs by past actor (6, 6)

Down
2 Prime news: Is he Laden in disguise? (9)HEADLINES
3 It rarely turns dramatic (8)LITERARY
4 French city is pleasant (4)NICE
5 Indian team's form is sustained (10)MAINTAINED
6 Journalist tried playing, got out! (6)EDITOR
7 At the end, buzzing insects return to bite (5)
8 Mine for extremely soft mineral (5)
9 In embassy leader's absence, releases confidential matters (7)
14 Cheer pilot manoeuvring aircraft (10)
17 Block made rent free after introduction of interest (9)
18 Continue to vomit after stale tacos, for starters (7)
19 Incomplete article on leaders of bureaucracy in American district (8)
22 Note lack of finish in brick structure (6)
23 A king in fear is sleepless (5)
25 Dying Queen embraces senility (5)
27 Little princess starts to cry (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 They might be used in general anaesthesia? (5,7) WHOLE NUMBERS
10 Tribute to a good man (5) TOAST
11 Extremely cold water? It is inside ice pan! (9) CRITICISE
12 Kings regret taking one side before other side's introduction to scene (6) RULERS
13 More intense setter's not involved in restoring cryptic (8) STRONGER
15 Passionate engineer erecting ground (9)
16 Clue's success describes Spinner, essentially (4)
20 Bowl to openers of Sydney Sixers (4)
21 Some intoxicants in rum - Ablest of sailors need them in an emergency (9)
24 Transport for those who hate flights (8)
26 Rub the wrong way, quarrel and retreat (6)
28 Tragic solution - Hollow tube containing life-ending smoke (9)
29 Pierce nose with tip of ring (5)
30 It belts out songs by past actor (6, 6)

Down
2 Prime news: Is he Laden in disguise? (9)HEADLINES
3 It rarely turns dramatic (8)LITERARY
4 French city is pleasant (4)NICE
5 Indian team's form is sustained (10)MAINTAINED
6 Journalist tried playing, got out! (6)EDITOR
7 At the end, buzzing insects return to bite (5)
8 Mine for extremely soft mineral (5)
9 In embassy leader's absence, releases confidential matters (7)
14 Cheer pilot manoeuvring aircraft (10)HELICOPTER
17 Block made rent free after introduction of interest (9)INTERFERE
18 Continue to vomit after stale tacos, for starters (7)
19 Incomplete article on leaders of bureaucracy in American district (8)
22 Note lack of finish in brick structure (6)
23 A king in fear is sleepless (5)AWAKE
25 Dying Queen embraces senility (5)EAGER
27 Little princess starts to cry (4)WEEP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 They might be used in general anaesthesia? (5,7) WHOLE NUMBERS
10 Tribute to a good man (5) TOAST
11 Extremely cold water? It is inside ice pan! (9) CRITICISE
12 Kings regret taking one side before other side's introduction to scene (6) RULERS
13 More intense setter's not involved in restoring cryptic (8) STRONGER
15 Passionate engineer erecting ground (9)ENERGETIC
16 Clue's success describes Spinner, essentially (4)HINT
20 Bowl to openers of Sydney Sixers (4)TOSS
21 Some intoxicants in rum - Ablest of sailors need them in an emergency (9)LIFEBOATS
24 Transport for those who hate flights (8)ELEVATOR
26 Rub the wrong way, quarrel and retreat (6)BURROW
28 Tragic solution - Hollow tube containing life-ending smoke (9)CIGARETTE
29 Pierce nose with tip of ring (5)BREAK
30 It belts out songs by past actor (6, 6)RECORD PLAYER

Down
2 Prime news: Is he Laden in disguise? (9)HEADLINES
3 It rarely turns dramatic (8)LITERARY
4 French city is pleasant (4)NICE
5 Indian team's form is sustained (10)MAINTAINED
6 Journalist tried playing, got out! (6)EDITOR
7 At the end, buzzing insects return to bite (5)STING
8 Mine for extremely soft mineral (5)STORE
9 In embassy leader's absence, releases confidential matters (7)SECRETS
14 Cheer pilot manoeuvring aircraft (10)HELICOPTER
17 Block made rent free after introduction of interest (9)INTERFERE
18 Continue to vomit after stale tacos, for starters (7)STRETCH
19 Incomplete article on leaders of bureaucracy in American district (8)COLUMBIA
22 Note lack of finish in brick structure (6)FABRIC
23 A king in fear is sleepless (5)AWAKE
25 Dying Queen embraces senility (5)EAGER
27 Little princess starts to cry (4)WEEP

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

[Joshuaceada]

Exa

Across
7 Chest smell - so masculine (5)
8 Manoeuvre made by small-time rogue to get a jewel (9)
10 Award finest woman with Oscar (6)
11 Waffle cake - flipping good to eat it (6,2)
12 Realised I'm entitled to keep the deposit (8)
13 Pay back trader only 50% in time (6)
14 Run straight - make an impression (7)
16 Around November, intended to get back (7)
20 One'll shoot soldiers after swinging mace (6)
23 I note surface is worthy of being copied (8)
25 Operation - a marshal didn't carry one out (8)
26 Pot? Say 'no' (3,3)
27 A flower I put on rug is bound to give a pleasant smell (9)
28 Upright piano fit inside for musician (5)

Down
1 Sound that's let out after mysterious echo (8)
2 In court, running ritual with regret (8)
3 Repeat it time after time, echo (7)
4 City in India and Bahrain perhaps put under pressure (8)
5 Want a maiden that's beautiful on the outside (6)
6 Take plenty of time to be considered a member (6)
9 What we eat that's sweet (4)
15 Toast made is to two-wheelers (8)
17 Butcher boar, with it, at slaughterhouse (8)
18 Biased column our journalist's written ... (8)
19 ... its news had to be redrafted for The Observer (7)
21 They help those attacking without leader (6)
22 Imagined flying without wings to be a problem (6)
24 Figure obtained through business in banks (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11675/article8466164.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Chest smell - so masculine (5) BOSOM
8 Manoeuvre made by small-time rogue to get a jewel (9) STRATAGEM
10 Award finest woman with Oscar (6) BESTOW
11 Waffle cake - flipping good to eat it (6,2) RABBIT ON
12 Realised I'm entitled to keep the deposit (8) SEDIMENT
13 Pay back trader only 50% in time (6)
14 Run straight - make an impression (7)
16 Around November, intended to get back (7)
20 One'll shoot soldiers after swinging mace (6)
23 I note surface is worthy of being copied (8)
25 Operation - a marshal didn't carry one out (8)
26 Pot? Say 'no' (3,3)
27 A flower I put on rug is bound to give a pleasant smell (9)
28 Upright piano fit inside for musician (5)

Down
1 Sound that's let out after mysterious echo (8)
2 In court, running ritual with regret (8)
3 Repeat it time after time, echo (7)
4 City in India and Bahrain perhaps put under pressure (8)
5 Want a maiden that's beautiful on the outside (6)
6 Take plenty of time to be considered a member (6)
9 What we eat that's sweet (4)
15 Toast made is to two-wheelers (8)
17 Butcher boar, with it, at slaughterhouse (8)
18 Biased column our journalist's written ... (8)
19 ... its news had to be redrafted for The Observer (7)
21 They help those attacking without leader (6)
22 Imagined flying without wings to be a problem (6)
24 Figure obtained through business in banks (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Chest smell - so masculine (5) BOSOM
8 Manoeuvre made by small-time rogue to get a jewel (9) STRATAGEM
10 Award finest woman with Oscar (6) BESTOW
11 Waffle cake - flipping good to eat it (6,2) RABBIT ON
12 Realised I'm entitled to keep the deposit (8) SEDIMENT
13 Pay back trader only 50% in time (6)
14 Run straight - make an impression (7)
16 Around November, intended to get back (7)
20 One'll shoot soldiers after swinging mace (6) (CAME*)(RA)
23 I note surface is worthy of being copied (8)
25 Operation - a marshal didn't carry one out (8)
26 Pot? Say 'no' (3,3)
27 A flower I put on rug is bound to give a pleasant smell (9)
28 Upright piano fit inside for musician (5)

Down
1 Sound that's let out after mysterious echo (8)
2 In court, running ritual with regret (8)
3 Repeat it time after time, echo (7) IT/ERA/T/E
4 City in India and Bahrain perhaps put under pressure (8)
5 Want a maiden that's beautiful on the outside (6)
6 Take plenty of time to be considered a member (6)
9 What we eat that's sweet (4) TWEE (T)
15 Toast made is to two-wheelers (8)
17 Butcher boar, with it, at slaughterhouse (8)
18 Biased column our journalist's written ... (8)
19 ... its news had to be redrafted for The Observer (7) WITNESS*
21 They help those attacking without leader (6) [-r]AIDERS
22 Imagined flying without wings to be a problem (6)
24 Figure obtained through business in banks (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Chest smell - so masculine (5) BOSOM
8 Manoeuvre made by small-time rogue to get a jewel (9) STRATAGEM
10 Award finest woman with Oscar (6) BESTOW
11 Waffle cake - flipping good to eat it (6,2) RABBIT ON
12 Realised I'm entitled to keep the deposit (8) SEDIMENT
13 Pay back trader only 50% in time (6)
14 Run straight - make an impression (7)
16 Around November, intended to get back (7)
20 One'll shoot soldiers after swinging mace (6) (CAME*)(RA)
23 I note surface is worthy of being copied (8)IMITABLE
25 Operation - a marshal didn't carry one out (8)
26 Pot? Say 'no' (3,3)OPT OUT
27 A flower I put on rug is bound to give a pleasant smell (9)
28 Upright piano fit inside for musician (5)

Down
1 Sound that's let out after mysterious echo (8)
2 In court, running ritual with regret (8)
3 Repeat it time after time, echo (7) IT/ERA/T/E
4 City in India and Bahrain perhaps put under pressure (8)
5 Want a maiden that's beautiful on the outside (6)FAMINE
6 Take plenty of time to be considered a member (6)BELONG
9 What we eat that's sweet (4) TWEE (T)
15 Toast made is to two-wheelers (8)
17 Butcher boar, with it, at slaughterhouse (8)ABATTOIR
18 Biased column our journalist's written ... (8)
19 ... its news had to be redrafted for The Observer (7) WITNESS*
21 They help those attacking without leader (6) [-r]AIDERS
22 Imagined flying without wings to be a problem (6)
24 Figure obtained through business in banks (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Chest smell - so masculine (5) BOSOM
8 Manoeuvre made by small-time rogue to get a jewel (9) STRATAGEM
10 Award finest woman with Oscar (6) BESTOW
11 Waffle cake - flipping good to eat it (6,2) RABBIT ON
12 Realised I'm entitled to keep the deposit (8) SEDIMENT
13 Pay back trader only 50% in time (6)AVENGE
14 Run straight - make an impression (7)
16 Around November, intended to get back (7)
20 One'll shoot soldiers after swinging mace (6) (CAME*)(RA)
23 I note surface is worthy of being copied (8)IMITABLE
25 Operation - a marshal didn't carry one out (8)
26 Pot? Say 'no' (3,3)OPT OUT
27 A flower I put on rug is bound to give a pleasant smell (9)AROMATISE
28 Upright piano fit inside for musician (5)

Down
1 Sound that's let out after mysterious echo (8)
2 In court, running ritual with regret (8)
3 Repeat it time after time, echo (7) IT/ERA/T/E
4 City in India and Bahrain perhaps put under pressure (8)PARBHANI
5 Want a maiden that's beautiful on the outside (6)FAMINE
6 Take plenty of time to be considered a member (6)BELONG
9 What we eat that's sweet (4) TWEE (T)
15 Toast made is to two-wheelers (8)
17 Butcher boar, with it, at slaughterhouse (8)ABATTOIR
18 Biased column our journalist's written ... (8)
19 ... its news had to be redrafted for The Observer (7) WITNESS*
21 They help those attacking without leader (6) [-r]AIDERS
22 Imagined flying without wings to be a problem (6)ENIGMA
24 Figure obtained through business in banks (4)ICON

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Chest smell - so masculine (5) BOSOM
8 Manoeuvre made by small-time rogue to get a jewel (9) STRATAGEM
10 Award finest woman with Oscar (6) BESTOW
11 Waffle cake - flipping good to eat it (6,2) RABBIT ON
12 Realised I'm entitled to keep the deposit (8) SEDIMENT
13 Pay back trader only 50% in time (6)AVENGE
14 Run straight - make an impression (7)STRETCH
16 Around November, intended to get back (7)FINANCE
20 One'll shoot soldiers after swinging mace (6) (CAME*)(RA)
23 I note surface is worthy of being copied (8)IMITABLE
25 Operation - a marshal didn't carry one out (8)ADDITION
26 Pot? Say 'no' (3,3)OPT OUT
27 A flower I put on rug is bound to give a pleasant smell (9)AROMATISE
28 Upright piano fit inside for musician (5)PIPER

Down
1 Sound that's let out after mysterious echo (8)COHERENT
2 In court, running ritual with regret (8)CONTRITE
3 Repeat it time after time, echo (7) IT/ERA/T/E
4 City in India and Bahrain perhaps put under pressure (8)PARBHANI
5 Want a maiden that's beautiful on the outside (6)FAMINE
6 Take plenty of time to be considered a member (6)BELONG
9 What we eat that's sweet (4) TWEE (T)
15 Toast made is to two-wheelers (8)CHARIOTS
17 Butcher boar, with it, at slaughterhouse (8)ABATTOIR
18 Biased column our journalist's written ... (8)COLOURED
19 ... its news had to be redrafted for The Observer (7) WITNESS*
21 They help those attacking without leader (6) [-r]AIDERS
22 Imagined flying without wings to be a problem (6)ENIGMA
24 Figure obtained through business in banks (4)ICON

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 People gel together in thought (8)
6 The last two of classy charabanc are in harmonisation (4)
9 Christmas party drink that may have taken some beating (6)
10 Rose makes priest accept blame wrongly (7)
13 Kitchen utensil, for example, used by girl, one in party to drive straying wild animal away (9)
14 Police officer begins jamming one room divider (5)
15 Boy in bathtub swirl (4)
16 A base a rani created in a body of water (7,3)
19 Training to leave direction for round of dispossessing (10)
21 Saint pushes son to the far end for a long, long period (4)
24 Horrify a laid-back Scandinavian (5)
25 With bicycle parts, the fellow is a corporate mouthpiece (9)
26 I, I tire - an exertion is not possible in this state (7)
27 I am ghostly, requiring fix (6)
28 No round stone used in building home (4)
29 Permanently in favour of mementoes (3,5)

Down
2 Is occupied, having entered into conflict (7)
3 Kind offer (6)
4 Glues Rita mixed to have bonds (9)
5 More lively, you at first get rare treatment (5)
7 Colours the old permits without top rung (7)
8 These are opposite of capital virtues (8,4)
11 Omit a learner's letter (6)
12 Decline of French peer group (12)
17 Belt sweeps broad line (9)
18 Officer Commanding finds game at last - many a wild cat (6)
20 Put down nothing presented by primarily porno newspapers and periodicals (7)
22 Mistake made in fitness class? Not exactly! (7)
23 Cut old office aid’s endless request to constituency (6)
25 All but stop females in work force (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11651/article8356089.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 People gel together in thought (8)
6 The last two of classy charabanc are in harmonisation (4)
9 Christmas party drink that may have taken some beating (6)
10 Rose makes priest accept blame wrongly (7)
13 Kitchen utensil, for example, used by girl, one in party to drive straying wild animal away (9)
14 Police officer begins jamming one room divider (5)
15 Boy in bathtub swirl (4)
16 A base a rani created in a body of water (7,3) ARABIAN SEA*
19 Training to leave direction for round of dispossessing (10)
21 Saint pushes son to the far end for a long, long period (4) [-s]AGE(+S)
24 Horrify a laid-back Scandinavian (5)
25 With bicycle parts, the fellow is a corporate mouthpiece (9)
26 I, I tire - an exertion is not possible in this state (7) (I)(NERTIA*)
27 I am ghostly, requiring fix (6)
28 No round stone used in building home (4)
29 Permanently in favour of mementoes (3,5)

Down
2 Is occupied, having entered into conflict (7)
3 Kind offer (6)
4 Glues Rita mixed to have bonds (9) LIGATURES*
5 More lively, you at first get rare treatment (5) (Y)(ARER*)
7 Colours the old permits without top rung (7)
8 These are opposite of capital virtues (8,4)
11 Omit a learner's letter (6)
12 Decline of French peer group (12)
17 Belt sweeps broad line (9)
18 Officer Commanding finds game at last - many a wild cat (6)
20 Put down nothing presented by primarily porno newspapers and periodicals (7)
22 Mistake made in fitness class? Not exactly! (7)
23 Cut old office aid’s endless request to constituency (6)
25 All but stop females in work force (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 People gel together in thought (8)MENTALLY
6 The last two of classy charabanc are in harmonisation (4)SYNC
9 Christmas party drink that may have taken some beating (6)EGGNOG
10 Rose makes priest accept blame wrongly (7)RAMBLER
13 Kitchen utensil, for example, used by girl, one in party to drive straying wild animal away (9)EGGBEATER
14 Police officer begins jamming one room divider (5)
15 Boy in bathtub swirl (4)
16 A base a rani created in a body of water (7,3) ARABIAN SEA*
19 Training to leave direction for round of dispossessing (10)
21 Saint pushes son to the far end for a long, long period (4) [-s]AGE(+S)
24 Horrify a laid-back Scandinavian (5)
25 With bicycle parts, the fellow is a corporate mouthpiece (9)
26 I, I tire - an exertion is not possible in this state (7) (I)(NERTIA*)
27 I am ghostly, requiring fix (6)
28 No round stone used in building home (4)
29 Permanently in favour of mementoes (3,5)

Down
2 Is occupied, having entered into conflict (7)
3 Kind offer (6)
4 Glues Rita mixed to have bonds (9) LIGATURES*
5 More lively, you at first get rare treatment (5) (Y)(ARER*)
7 Colours the old permits without top rung (7)
8 These are opposite of capital virtues (8,4)
11 Omit a learner's letter (6)
12 Decline of French peer group (12)
17 Belt sweeps broad line (9)
18 Officer Commanding finds game at last - many a wild cat (6)
20 Put down nothing presented by primarily porno newspapers and periodicals (7)
22 Mistake made in fitness class? Not exactly! (7)
23 Cut old office aid’s endless request to constituency (6)
25 All but stop females in work force (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 People gel together in thought (8)MENTALLY
6 The last two of classy charabanc are in harmonisation (4)SYNC
9 Christmas party drink that may have taken some beating (6)EGGNOG
10 Rose makes priest accept blame wrongly (7)RAMBLER
13 Kitchen utensil, for example, used by girl, one in party to drive straying wild animal away (9)EGGBEATER
14 Police officer begins jamming one room divider (5)
15 Boy in bathtub swirl (4)
16 A base a rani created in a body of water (7,3) ARABIAN SEA*
19 Training to leave direction for round of dispossessing (10)
21 Saint pushes son to the far end for a long, long period (4) [-s]AGE(+S)
24 Horrify a laid-back Scandinavian (5)
25 With bicycle parts, the fellow is a corporate mouthpiece (9)SPOKESMAN
26 I, I tire - an exertion is not possible in this state (7) (I)(NERTIA*)
27 I am ghostly, requiring fix (6)IMPALE
28 No round stone used in building home (4)NEST
29 Permanently in favour of mementoes (3,5)FOR KEEPS

Down
2 Is occupied, having entered into conflict (7)ENGAGED
3 Kind offer (6)
4 Glues Rita mixed to have bonds (9) LIGATURES*
5 More lively, you at first get rare treatment (5) (Y)(ARER*)
7 Colours the old permits without top rung (7)
8 These are opposite of capital virtues (8,4)
11 Omit a learner's letter (6)
12 Decline of French peer group (12)
17 Belt sweeps broad line (9)
18 Officer Commanding finds game at last - many a wild cat (6)
20 Put down nothing presented by primarily porno newspapers and periodicals (7)
22 Mistake made in fitness class? Not exactly! (7)
23 Cut old office aid’s endless request to constituency (6)
25 All but stop females in work force (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 People gel together in thought (8)MENTALLY
6 The last two of classy charabanc are in harmonisation (4)SYNC
9 Christmas party drink that may have taken some beating (6)EGGNOG
10 Rose makes priest accept blame wrongly (7)RAMBLER
13 Kitchen utensil, for example, used by girl, one in party to drive straying wild animal away (9)EGGBEATER
14 Police officer begins jamming one room divider (5)SHOJI
15 Boy in bathtub swirl (4)EDDY
16 A base a rani created in a body of water (7,3) ARABIAN SEA*
19 Training to leave direction for round of dispossessing (10)EXORCISING
21 Saint pushes son to the far end for a long, long period (4) [-s]AGE(+S)
24 Horrify a laid-back Scandinavian (5)APPAL
25 With bicycle parts, the fellow is a corporate mouthpiece (9)SPOKESMAN
26 I, I tire - an exertion is not possible in this state (7) (I)(NERTIA*)
27 I am ghostly, requiring fix (6)IMPALE
28 No round stone used in building home (4)NEST
29 Permanently in favour of mementoes (3,5)FOR KEEPS

Down
2 Is occupied, having entered into conflict (7)ENGAGED
3 Kind offer (6)TENDER
4 Glues Rita mixed to have bonds (9) LIGATURES*
5 More lively, you at first get rare treatment (5) (Y)(ARER*)
7 Colours the old permits without top rung (7)YELLOWS
8 These are opposite of capital virtues (8,4)CARDINAL SINS
11 Omit a learner's letter (6)MISSAL
12 Decline of French peer group (12)DEGENERATION
17 Belt sweeps broad line (9)BANDOLIER
18 Officer Commanding finds game at last - many a wild cat (6)OCELOT
20 Put down nothing presented by primarily porno newspapers and periodicals (7)OPPRESS
22 Mistake made in fitness class? Not exactly! (7)GYMSLIP
23 Cut old office aid’s endless request to constituency (6)PEOPLE
25 All but stop females in work force (5)STAFF

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Indian magazine editor’s top hindrance recalled in cable (8)
5 Actor's slip, extremely trendy, is soft (6)
9 Old — about, about 101 (7)
10 Hundred tenders for treasuries (7)
11 Venture forth with industrial action abroad (6,3)
12 Ransack for firearm? (5)
13 Affectedly quaint, short message (4)
14 Chivalrous man's reported decline when day's done (9)
17 Layers girl backed in ploy (9)
19 Chilly powder? (4)
23 Connected group almost adjacent to you and me (5)
24 Break lite under refixing (9)
25 No one takes part. Disgusting! (7)
26 Makes amends with fresh combinations (7)
27 From the foregoing take away seven to get a score (6)
28 Title of nobility suggesting the woman's in style (8)

Down
1 Journeys using circuitous trains on way up (8)
2 Lake - one on which animals feed (7)
3 Some nationals, in empty garages, cause stink (6)
4 Writer, with-it, promotes musical that is definitive (13)
6 This might save one from being all at sea (8)
7 Irritable from French flute having become out of tune (7)
8 Apparently they always keep saying 'aye, aye' (3,3)
10 Hear people launch thanksgiving over place where rains are appreciated (9,4)
15 Was shy, having found supplies didn't last enough (3,5)
16 Clears the floor of small, small pups squirming (6,2)
18 Fabric writing on French island (7)
20 Give sustenance though squandered in hours (7)
21 Free junk, noticing how strewn it is all inside (6)
22 Visit doctor at hospital department next to vacant bay (4,2)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11652/article8360367.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Indian magazine editor’s top hindrance recalled in cable (8)
5 Actor's slip, extremely trendy, is soft (6)
9 Old — about, about 101 (7)
10 Hundred tenders for treasuries (7)
11 Venture forth with industrial action abroad (6,3)
12 Ransack for firearm? (5)
13 Affectedly quaint, short message (4)
14 Chivalrous man's reported decline when day's done (9)
17 Layers girl backed in ploy (9)
19 Chilly powder? (4)
23 Connected group almost adjacent to you and me (5)
24 Break lite under refixing (9)
25 No one takes part. Disgusting! (7)
26 Makes amends with fresh combinations (7)
27 From the foregoing take away seven to get a score (6)
28 Title of nobility suggesting the woman's in style (8)

Down
1 Journeys using circuitous trains on way up (8)
2 Lake - one on which animals feed (7)
3 Some nationals, in empty garages, cause stink (6)
4 Writer, with-it, promotes musical that is definitive (13) AUTHORITATIVE
6 This might save one from being all at sea (8) LIFERAFT
7 Irritable from French flute having become out of tune (7) FRETFUL
8 Apparently they always keep saying 'aye, aye' (3,3) YES MEN
10 Hear people launch thanksgiving over place where rains are appreciated (9,4) CATCHMENT AREA
15 Was shy, having found supplies didn't last enough (3,5)
16 Clears the floor of small, small pups squirming (6,2)
18 Fabric writing on French island (7)
20 Give sustenance though squandered in hours (7)
21 Free junk, noticing how strewn it is all inside (6)
22 Visit doctor at hospital department next to vacant bay (4,2)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Indian magazine editor’s top hindrance recalled in cable (8)
5 Actor's slip, extremely trendy, is soft (6)
9 Old — about, about 101 (7)
10 Hundred tenders for treasuries (7)
11 Venture forth with industrial action abroad (6,3)
12 Ransack for firearm? (5)
13 Affectedly quaint, short message (4)
14 Chivalrous man's reported decline when day's done (9)
17 Layers girl backed in ploy (9)
19 Chilly powder? (4)
23 Connected group almost adjacent to you and me (5)
24 Break lite under refixing (9)
25 No one takes part. Disgusting! (7)
26 Makes amends with fresh combinations (7)
27 From the foregoing take away seven to get a score (6)
28 Title of nobility suggesting the woman's in style (8)

Down
1 Journeys using circuitous trains on way up (8)
2 Lake - one on which animals feed (7)
3 Some nationals, in empty garages, cause stink (6)GREEKS
4 Writer, with-it, promotes musical that is definitive (13) AUTHORITATIVE
6 This might save one from being all at sea (8) LIFERAFT
7 Irritable from French flute having become out of tune (7) FRETFUL
8 Apparently they always keep saying 'aye, aye' (3,3) YES MEN
10 Hear people launch thanksgiving over place where rains are appreciated (9,4) CATCHMENT AREA
15 Was shy, having found supplies didn't last enough (3,5)
16 Clears the floor of small, small pups squirming (6,2)
18 Fabric writing on French island (7)TEXTILE
20 Give sustenance though squandered in hours (7)NOURISH
21 Free junk, noticing how strewn it is all inside (6)UNKNOT
22 Visit doctor at hospital department next to vacant bay (4,2)DROP BY

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Indian magazine editor’s top hindrance recalled in cable (8)
5 Actor's slip, extremely trendy, is soft (6)FLUFFY
9 Old — about, about 101 (7)ANCIENT
10 Hundred tenders for treasuries (7)COFFERS
11 Venture forth with industrial action abroad (6,3)STRIKE OUT
12 Ransack for firearm? (5)RIFLE
13 Affectedly quaint, short message (4)
14 Chivalrous man's reported decline when day's done (9)
17 Layers girl backed in ploy (9)
19 Chilly powder? (4)
23 Connected group almost adjacent to you and me (5)
24 Break lite under refixing (9)
25 No one takes part. Disgusting! (7)
26 Makes amends with fresh combinations (7)
27 From the foregoing take away seven to get a score (6)
28 Title of nobility suggesting the woman's in style (8)

Down
1 Journeys using circuitous trains on way up (8)
2 Lake - one on which animals feed (7)
3 Some nationals, in empty garages, cause stink (6)GREEKS
4 Writer, with-it, promotes musical that is definitive (13) AUTHORITATIVE
6 This might save one from being all at sea (8) LIFERAFT
7 Irritable from French flute having become out of tune (7) FRETFUL
8 Apparently they always keep saying 'aye, aye' (3,3) YES MEN
10 Hear people launch thanksgiving over place where rains are appreciated (9,4) CATCHMENT AREA
15 Was shy, having found supplies didn't last enough (3,5)
16 Clears the floor of small, small pups squirming (6,2)
18 Fabric writing on French island (7)TEXTILE
20 Give sustenance though squandered in hours (7)NOURISH
21 Free junk, noticing how strewn it is all inside (6)UNKNOT
22 Visit doctor at hospital department next to vacant bay (4,2)DROP BY

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Indian magazine editor’s top hindrance recalled in cable (8)TELEGRAM
5 Actor's slip, extremely trendy, is soft (6)FLUFFY
9 Old — about, about 101 (7)ANCIENT
10 Hundred tenders for treasuries (7)COFFERS
11 Venture forth with industrial action abroad (6,3)STRIKE OUT
12 Ransack for firearm? (5)RIFLE
13 Affectedly quaint, short message (4)TWEE
14 Chivalrous man's reported decline when day's done (9)NIGHTFALL
17 Layers girl backed in ploy (9)STRATAGEM
19 Chilly powder? (4)SNOW
23 Connected group almost adjacent to you and me (5)NEXUS
24 Break lite under refixing (9)INTERLUDE
25 No one takes part. Disgusting! (7)NOISOME
26 Makes amends with fresh combinations (7)REPAIRS
27 From the foregoing take away seven to get a score (6)TWENTY
28 Title of nobility suggesting the woman's in style (8)LADYSHIP

Down
1 Journeys using circuitous trains on way up (8)TRANSITS
2 Lake - one on which animals feed (7)LUCERNE
3 Some nationals, in empty garages, cause stink (6)GREEKS
4 Writer, with-it, promotes musical that is definitive (13) AUTHORITATIVE
6 This might save one from being all at sea (8) LIFERAFT
7 Irritable from French flute having become out of tune (7) FRETFUL
8 Apparently they always keep saying 'aye, aye' (3,3) YES MEN
10 Hear people launch thanksgiving over place where rains are appreciated (9,4) CATCHMENT AREA
15 Was shy, having found supplies didn't last enough (3,5)RAN SHORT
16 Clears the floor of small, small pups squirming (6,2)SWEEPS UP
18 Fabric writing on French island (7)TEXTILE
20 Give sustenance though squandered in hours (7)NOURISH
21 Free junk, noticing how strewn it is all inside (6)UNKNOT
22 Visit doctor at hospital department next to vacant bay (4,2)DROP BY

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Good money a mother returns to a relative (7)
5 Fine distinction as a number undergoes a change in third place (6)
9 Promises crop around top of hill (5)
10 Unadorned body of boaters or others (4,5)
11 Wise about son and worker consuming cake (7)
12 Head of sorcerers, without any flying aid, is coming down (7)
13 Objects to guards (5)
14 Fellows in large party heard where to park (3,6)
16 Gandhian leader, worried, stops reconstructing fence supporters (9)
19 French woman fetches millions in payment (5)
21 Depleting vitality grabbing a couple of princesses (7)
23 Ominous sign left by medical speciality (7)
24 More mischievous - nothing that is right (9)
25 Bat haven in restaurant restored (5)
26 Remains to dash against a religious retreat (6)
27 Cry loudly, almost frightened by top head of terrorists (4,3)

Down
1 Does this periodical prompt one to reflect? (6,8)
2 A cheat has tolerated influence (3,4)
3 Sprinters shared movement with society (7)
4 Aspiring range with debt notices (9)
5 Boy puts up papers - they are standard (5)
6 Stops working and leaves early (4,3)
7 One small creature's condition to be on no-small location (7)
8 A doctor isn't fair if he gives this kind of ministration (5,9)
15 When participants sprint or when they go on hungry? (4,5)
17 CEOs of an armoury? (3,4)
18 Digital scammer has hips wriggled at that woman (7)
19 Chaotic battle with a pet animal? (7)
20 Distinguished composer exposes same rot (7)
22 Harsh-sounding writer (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11624/article8227035.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Good money a mother returns to a relative (7)
5 Fine distinction as a number undergoes a change in third place (6)
9 Promises crop around top of hill (5)
10 Unadorned body of boaters or others (4,5)
11 Wise about son and worker consuming cake (7)
12 Head of sorcerers, without any flying aid, is coming down (7)
13 Objects to guards (5)
14 Fellows in large party heard where to park (3,6)
16 Gandhian leader, worried, stops reconstructing fence supporters (9)
19 French woman fetches millions in payment (5)
21 Depleting vitality grabbing a couple of princesses (7)
23 Ominous sign left by medical speciality (7)
24 More mischievous - nothing that is right (9)
25 Bat haven in restaurant restored (5) ANTRE
26 Remains to dash against a religious retreat (6) ASHRAM
27 Cry loudly, almost frightened by top head of terrorists (4,3) YELL OUT

Down
1 Does this periodical prompt one to reflect? (6,8) GLOSSY MAGAZINE
2 A cheat has tolerated influence (3,4) ACT UPON
3 Sprinters shared movement with society (7)
4 Aspiring range with debt notices (9)
5 Boy puts up papers - they are standard (5)
6 Stops working and leaves early (4,3)
7 One small creature's condition to be on no-small location (7)
8 A doctor isn't fair if he gives this kind of ministration (5,9)
15 When participants sprint or when they go on hungry? (4,5)
17 CEOs of an armoury? (3,4)
18 Digital scammer has hips wriggled at that woman (7)
19 Chaotic battle with a pet animal? (7)
20 Distinguished composer exposes same rot (7)
22 Harsh-sounding writer (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Good money a mother returns to a relative (7)
5 Fine distinction as a number undergoes a change in third place (6)
9 Promises crop around top of hill (5)
10 Unadorned body of boaters or others (4,5)
11 Wise about son and worker consuming cake (7)
12 Head of sorcerers, without any flying aid, is coming down (7)
13 Objects to guards (5)
14 Fellows in large party heard where to park (3,6) {O(FF) S}{TREET} ~treat
16 Gandhian leader, worried, stops reconstructing fence supporters (9) (G)(ATE)(POSTS*)
19 French woman fetches millions in payment (5) FE(MM)E
21 Depleting vitality grabbing a couple of princesses (7) Z(A/PP)ING
23 Ominous sign left by medical speciality (7) (PORT)(ENT)
24 More mischievous - nothing that is right (9)
25 Bat haven in restaurant restored (5) ANTRE
26 Remains to dash against a religious retreat (6) ASHRAM
27 Cry loudly, almost frightened by top head of terrorists (4,3) YELL OUT

Down
1 Does this periodical prompt one to reflect? (6,8) GLOSSY MAGAZINE
2 A cheat has tolerated influence (3,4) ACT UPON
3 Sprinters shared movement with society (7)
4 Aspiring range with debt notices (9)
5 Boy puts up papers - they are standard (5)
6 Stops working and leaves early (4,3)
7 One small creature's condition to be on no-small location (7)
8 A doctor isn't fair if he gives this kind of ministration (5,9)
15 When participants sprint or when they go on hungry? (4,5)
17 CEOs of an armoury? (3,4)
18 Digital scammer has hips wriggled at that woman (7)
19 Chaotic battle with a pet animal? (7)
20 Distinguished composer exposes same rot (7)
22 Harsh-sounding writer (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Good money a mother returns to a relative (7)
5 Fine distinction as a number undergoes a change in third place (6)
9 Promises crop around top of hill (5)
10 Unadorned body of boaters or others (4,5)
11 Wise about son and worker consuming cake (7)
12 Head of sorcerers, without any flying aid, is coming down (7)
13 Objects to guards (5)
14 Fellows in large party heard where to park (3,6) {O(FF) S}{TREET} ~treat
16 Gandhian leader, worried, stops reconstructing fence supporters (9) (G)(ATE)(POSTS*)
19 French woman fetches millions in payment (5) FE(MM)E
21 Depleting vitality grabbing a couple of princesses (7) Z(A/PP)ING
23 Ominous sign left by medical speciality (7) (PORT)(ENT)
24 More mischievous - nothing that is right (9)
25 Bat haven in restaurant restored (5) ANTRE
26 Remains to dash against a religious retreat (6) ASHRAM
27 Cry loudly, almost frightened by top head of terrorists (4,3) YELL OUT

Down
1 Does this periodical prompt one to reflect? (6,8) GLOSSY MAGAZINE
2 A cheat has tolerated influence (3,4) ACT UPON
3 Sprinters shared movement with society (7)
4 Aspiring range with debt notices (9)AMBITIOUS
5 Boy puts up papers - they are standard (5)NORMS
6 Stops working and leaves early (4,3)
7 One small creature's condition to be on no-small location (7)
8 A doctor isn't fair if he gives this kind of ministration (5,9)
15 When participants sprint or when they go on hungry? (4,5)
17 CEOs of an armoury? (3,4)TOP GUNS
18 Digital scammer has hips wriggled at that woman (7)
19 Chaotic battle with a pet animal? (7)
20 Distinguished composer exposes same rot (7)MAESTRO
22 Harsh-sounding writer (5)GRIMM

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Good money a mother returns to a relative (7)GRANDMA
5 Fine distinction as a number undergoes a change in third place (6)NICETY
9 Promises crop around top of hill (5)OATHS
10 Unadorned body of boaters or others (4,5)BARE TORSO
11 Wise about son and worker consuming cake (7)SAPIENT
12 Head of sorcerers, without any flying aid, is coming down (7)
13 Objects to guards (5)
14 Fellows in large party heard where to park (3,6) {O(FF) S}{TREET} ~treat
16 Gandhian leader, worried, stops reconstructing fence supporters (9) (G)(ATE)(POSTS*)
19 French woman fetches millions in payment (5) FE(MM)E
21 Depleting vitality grabbing a couple of princesses (7) Z(A/PP)ING
23 Ominous sign left by medical speciality (7) (PORT)(ENT)
24 More mischievous - nothing that is right (9)
25 Bat haven in restaurant restored (5) ANTRE
26 Remains to dash against a religious retreat (6) ASHRAM
27 Cry loudly, almost frightened by top head of terrorists (4,3) YELL OUT

Down
1 Does this periodical prompt one to reflect? (6,8) GLOSSY MAGAZINE
2 A cheat has tolerated influence (3,4) ACT UPON
3 Sprinters shared movement with society (7)
4 Aspiring range with debt notices (9)AMBITIOUS
5 Boy puts up papers - they are standard (5)NORMS
6 Stops working and leaves early (4,3)
7 One small creature's condition to be on no-small location (7)
8 A doctor isn't fair if he gives this kind of ministration (5,9)
15 When participants sprint or when they go on hungry? (4,5)
17 CEOs of an armoury? (3,4)TOP GUNS
18 Digital scammer has hips wriggled at that woman (7)
19 Chaotic battle with a pet animal? (7)
20 Distinguished composer exposes same rot (7)MAESTRO
22 Harsh-sounding writer (5)GRIMM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Good money a mother returns to a relative (7)GRANDMA
5 Fine distinction as a number undergoes a change in third place (6)NICETY
9 Promises crop around top of hill (5)OATHS
10 Unadorned body of boaters or others (4,5)BARE TORSO
11 Wise about son and worker consuming cake (7)SAPIENT
12 Head of sorcerers, without any flying aid, is coming down (7)SNOWING
13 Objects to guards (5)MINDS
14 Fellows in large party heard where to park (3,6) {O(FF) S}{TREET} ~treat
16 Gandhian leader, worried, stops reconstructing fence supporters (9) (G)(ATE)(POSTS*)
19 French woman fetches millions in payment (5) FE(MM)E
21 Depleting vitality grabbing a couple of princesses (7) Z(A/PP)ING
23 Ominous sign left by medical speciality (7) (PORT)(ENT)
24 More mischievous - nothing that is right (9)NAUGHTIER
25 Bat haven in restaurant restored (5) ANTRE
26 Remains to dash against a religious retreat (6) ASHRAM
27 Cry loudly, almost frightened by top head of terrorists (4,3) YELL OUT

Down
1 Does this periodical prompt one to reflect? (6,8) GLOSSY MAGAZINE
2 A cheat has tolerated influence (3,4) ACT UPON
3 Sprinters shared movement with society (7)DASHERS
4 Aspiring range with debt notices (9)AMBITIOUS
5 Boy puts up papers - they are standard (5)NORMS
6 Stops working and leaves early (4,3)CUTS OUT
7 One small creature's condition to be on no-small location (7)TERMITE
8 A doctor isn't fair if he gives this kind of ministration (5,9)ROUGH TREATMENT
15 When participants sprint or when they go on hungry? (4,5)FAST PARTY
17 CEOs of an armoury? (3,4)TOP GUNS
18 Digital scammer has hips wriggled at that woman (7)PHISHER
19 Chaotic battle with a pet animal? (7)FURBALL
20 Distinguished composer exposes same rot (7)MAESTRO
22 Harsh-sounding writer (5)GRIMM

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Tend to the Reverend (8)
5 Sack backward cricketer of Cambridge (6)
10 Ruler's passing over even banshee sound (7)
11 Cast out, one former wife is in river (2,5)
12 In a growth period, pound is flourishing (6)
13 Stalemate from poor deal made in harbour (8)
15 All of which are a preparation (small) for attentive listening (4)
16 Very careful lookout to snap up low catches (5,5)
18 When the cat's out of the bag, it's ... ... (4,6)
20 Leaders of Ettayapuram bluster, brandishing some flags (4)
23 Top town maybe, a road is out of line (8)
24 Trial arranged around 2nd of June for ceremonial (6)
26 Rain falling around Indian State overwhelmingly (2,1,4)
27 Repeat party gets a score (2,5)
28 Like Hell, enter rashly, bearing a bit of hubris (6)
29 Make the most of woman's garment, semi-worn out (8)

Down
1 Determine to produce a second answer? (4,1,10)
2 A teasing type, the last of men leered mischievously (7)
3 It's one short role reversal for deckhand (7)
4 Journalist fellow disheartened and nervously irritable (4)
6 What every day is at sunrise (1,3,4)
7 Consider carefully - with 1,000 gone, become sparse (4,3)
8 Finally speak up (this is how you get 'the license') (5,3,7)
9 Unalterable measure - with which one can't dance (5,4)
14 Lazily pores over need for what may be used for walking on in the circus tent (5,4)
17 All things considered in toto (2,1,5)
19 Pull out old pamphlet (7)
21 Indian style of singing taking Union Territory's native (7)
22 Another native bit short, with hair disarranged (6)
25 Put together exchange of views in West Bengal (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11427/article7336930.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Tend to the Reverend (8)MINISTER
5 Sack backward cricketer of Cambridge (6)CANTAB
10 Ruler's passing over even banshee sound (7)KEENING
11 Cast out, one former wife is in river (2,5)IN EXILE
12 In a growth period, pound is flourishing (6)ABLOOM
13 Stalemate from poor deal made in harbour (8)
15 All of which are a preparation (small) for attentive listening (4)
16 Very careful lookout to snap up low catches (5,5)
18 When the cat's out of the bag, it's ... ... (4,6)
20 Leaders of Ettayapuram bluster, brandishing some flags (4)
23 Top town maybe, a road is out of line (8)
24 Trial arranged around 2nd of June for ceremonial (6)
26 Rain falling around Indian State overwhelmingly (2,1,4)
27 Repeat party gets a score (2,5)
28 Like Hell, enter rashly, bearing a bit of hubris (6)
29 Make the most of woman's garment, semi-worn out (8)

Down
1 Determine to produce a second answer? (4,1,10)
2 A teasing type, the last of men leered mischievously (7)
3 It's one short role reversal for deckhand (7)
4 Journalist fellow disheartened and nervously irritable (4)
6 What every day is at sunrise (1,3,4)
7 Consider carefully - with 1,000 gone, become sparse (4,3)
8 Finally speak up (this is how you get 'the license') (5,3,7)
9 Unalterable measure - with which one can't dance (5,4)
14 Lazily pores over need for what may be used for walking on in the circus tent (5,4)
17 All things considered in toto (2,1,5)
19 Pull out old pamphlet (7)
21 Indian style of singing taking Union Territory's native (7)
22 Another native bit short, with hair disarranged (6)
25 Put together exchange of views in West Bengal (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tend to the Reverend (8)MINISTER
5 Sack backward cricketer of Cambridge (6)CANTAB
10 Ruler's passing over even banshee sound (7)KEENING
11 Cast out, one former wife is in river (2,5)IN EXILE
12 In a growth period, pound is flourishing (6)ABLOOM
13 Stalemate from poor deal made in harbour (8)
15 All of which are a preparation (small) for attentive listening (4)
16 Very careful lookout to snap up low catches (5,5)
18 When the cat's out of the bag, it's ... ... (4,6)
20 Leaders of Ettayapuram bluster, brandishing some flags (4)
23 Top town maybe, a road is out of line (8)
24 Trial arranged around 2nd of June for ceremonial (6)
26 Rain falling around Indian State overwhelmingly (2,1,4)
27 Repeat party gets a score (2,5)
28 Like Hell, enter rashly, bearing a bit of hubris (6)
29 Make the most of woman's garment, semi-worn out (8)

Down
1 Determine to produce a second answer? (4,1,10)MAKE A RESOLUTION
2 A teasing type, the last of men leered mischievously (7)NEEDLER
3 It's one short role reversal for deckhand (7)
4 Journalist fellow disheartened and nervously irritable (4)EDGY
6 What every day is at sunrise (1,3,4)A NEW DAWN
7 Consider carefully - with 1,000 gone, become sparse (4,3)THIN OUT
8 Finally speak up (this is how you get 'the license') (5,3,7)
9 Unalterable measure - with which one can't dance (5,4)
14 Lazily pores over need for what may be used for walking on in the circus tent (5,4)
17 All things considered in toto (2,1,5)
19 Pull out old pamphlet (7)
21 Indian style of singing taking Union Territory's native (7)
22 Another native bit short, with hair disarranged (6)
25 Put together exchange of views in West Bengal (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Tend to the Reverend (8)MINISTER
5 Sack backward cricketer of Cambridge (6)CANTAB
10 Ruler's passing over even banshee sound (7)KEENING
11 Cast out, one former wife is in river (2,5)IN EXILE
12 In a growth period, pound is flourishing (6)ABLOOM
13 Stalemate from poor deal made in harbour (8) DEADLOCK
15 All of which are a preparation (small) for attentive listening (4) EARS
16 Very careful lookout to snap up low catches (5,5) CLOSE WATCH
18 When the cat's out of the bag, it's ... ... (4,6) OPEN SECRET
20 Leaders of Ettayapuram bluster, brandishing some flags (4) EBBS
23 Top town maybe, a road is out of line (8)
24 Trial arranged around 2nd of June for ceremonial (6)
26 Rain falling around Indian State overwhelmingly (2,1,4)
27 Repeat party gets a score (2,5)
28 Like Hell, enter rashly, bearing a bit of hubris (6)
29 Make the most of woman's garment, semi-worn out (8)

Down
1 Determine to produce a second answer? (4,1,10)MAKE A RESOLUTION
2 A teasing type, the last of men leered mischievously (7)NEEDLER
3 It's one short role reversal for deckhand (7)
4 Journalist fellow disheartened and nervously irritable (4)EDGY
6 What every day is at sunrise (1,3,4)A NEW DAWN
7 Consider carefully - with 1,000 gone, become sparse (4,3)THIN OUT
8 Finally speak up (this is how you get 'the license') (5,3,7)
9 Unalterable measure - with which one can't dance (5,4)
14 Lazily pores over need for what may be used for walking on in the circus tent (5,4)
17 All things considered in toto (2,1,5)
19 Pull out old pamphlet (7)
21 Indian style of singing taking Union Territory's native (7)
22 Another native bit short, with hair disarranged (6)
25 Put together exchange of views in West Bengal (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tend to the Reverend (8)MINISTER
5 Sack backward cricketer of Cambridge (6)CANTAB
10 Ruler's passing over even banshee sound (7)KEENING
11 Cast out, one former wife is in river (2,5)IN EXILE
12 In a growth period, pound is flourishing (6)ABLOOM
13 Stalemate from poor deal made in harbour (8) DEADLOCK
15 All of which are a preparation (small) for attentive listening (4) EARS
16 Very careful lookout to snap up low catches (5,5) CLOSE WATCH
18 When the cat's out of the bag, it's ... ... (4,6) OPEN SECRET
20 Leaders of Ettayapuram bluster, brandishing some flags (4) EBBS
23 Top town maybe, a road is out of line (8)UNTOWARD
24 Trial arranged around 2nd of June for ceremonial (6)RITUAL
26 Rain falling around Indian State overwhelmingly (2,1,4)IN A ROMP
27 Repeat party gets a score (2,5)DO AGAIN
28 Like Hell, enter rashly, bearing a bit of hubris (6)NETHER
29 Make the most of woman's garment, semi-worn out (8)MAXIMISE

Down
1 Determine to produce a second answer? (4,1,10)MAKE A RESOLUTION
2 A teasing type, the last of men leered mischievously (7)NEEDLER
3 It's one short role reversal for deckhand (7)SAILOR
4 Journalist fellow disheartened and nervously irritable (4)EDGY
6 What every day is at sunrise (1,3,4)A NEW DAWN
7 Consider carefully - with 1,000 gone, become sparse (4,3)THIN OUT
8 Finally speak up (this is how you get 'the license') (5,3,7)BREAK THE SILENCE
9 Unalterable measure - with which one can't dance (5,4)FIXED STEP
14 Lazily pores over need for what may be used for walking on in the circus tent (5,4)SLACK ROPE
17 All things considered in toto (2,1,5)AS A WHOLE
19 Pull out old pamphlet (7)EXTRACT
21 Indian style of singing taking Union Territory's native (7)BHUTANI
22 Another native bit short, with hair disarranged (6)BIHARI
25 Put together exchange of views in West Bengal (4)ADDA

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Physicist showing new path he’s worked out with chess piece (7,7) STEPHEN HAWKING
9 So marsh, except for odd parts, happens to be fertile spot (5)
10 Carnivore in rage, very unhappy, coming back with new energy (9)
11 Increasing taxation initially relating to jewellery (8)
12 Most unusual depth in poem by saint (6)
14 End of annual period around Christmas (4)
15 Dignified arrangement of a quest set up without pressure (10)
18 Fruit began to go rotten in vehicle (10) LOGANBERRY
19 Search with horse covering miles (4)
21 Meal, excellent, quietly consumed (6)
23 On the whole exhausted before melodrama’s last lines (3,2,3)
25 Passed area in open range (9)
26 Material from speech in order (5)
27 Crime writer’s odd gems one ignores (7,7) GEORGES SIMENON


DOWN
1 Print lingo boss translated for football team (8,6) SPORTING LISBON
2 Point for example about registration mark’s hidden feature (6,3)
3 Trouble with fluttering lashes (6)
4 Occasionally negative, therefore receiving stick (3,3,4)
5 Clever chart from which temperature is taken (4)
6 Very involved requirement in store (4-4)
7 Sound from hooter, overwhelming one (5)
8 Get through election mostly working for high-flying data collector (7,7) WEATHER BALLOON
13 Plots beginning to subvert Conservative policies (10)
16 Extract estimate of cost (9)
17 Doctor cares not for predecessor (8)
20 Funny series? Some miss it completely (6)
22 Bit quiet, vocally (5)
24 King unknown in middle of desert island (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8629660.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Physicist showing new path he’s worked out with chess piece (7,7) STEPHEN HAWKING
9 So marsh, except for odd parts, happens to be fertile spot (5)
10 Carnivore in rage, very unhappy, coming back with new energy (9)
11 Increasing taxation initially relating to jewellery (8)
12 Most unusual depth in poem by saint (6)
14 End of annual period around Christmas (4)
15 Dignified arrangement of a quest set up without pressure (10)
18 Fruit began to go rotten in vehicle (10) LOGANBERRY
19 Search with horse covering miles (4)
21 Meal, excellent, quietly consumed (6)
23 On the whole exhausted before melodrama’s last lines (3,2,3)
25 Passed area in open range (9)
26 Material from speech in order (5)
27 Crime writer’s odd gems one ignores (7,7) GEORGES SIMENON


DOWN
1 Print lingo boss translated for football team (8,6) SPORTING LISBON
2 Point for example about registration mark’s hidden feature (6,3)
3 Trouble with fluttering lashes (6)
4 Occasionally negative, therefore receiving stick (3,3,4)
5 Clever chart from which temperature is taken (4)
6 Very involved requirement in store (4-4)
7 Sound from hooter, overwhelming one (5)
8 Get through election mostly working for high-flying data collector (7,7) WEATHER BALLOON
13 Plots beginning to subvert Conservative policies (10)
16 Extract estimate of cost (9)QUOTATION
17 Doctor cares not for predecessor (8)ANCESTOR
20 Funny series? Some miss it completely (6)SITCOM
22 Bit quiet, vocally (5)PIECE
24 King unknown in middle of desert island (4)SKYE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Physicist showing new path he’s worked out with chess piece (7,7) STEPHEN HAWKING
9 So marsh, except for odd parts, happens to be fertile spot (5)OASIS
10 Carnivore in rage, very unhappy, coming back with new energy (9)WOLVERINE
11 Increasing taxation initially relating to jewellery (8)
12 Most unusual depth in poem by saint (6)ODDEST
14 End of annual period around Christmas (4)NOEL
15 Dignified arrangement of a quest set up without pressure (10)
18 Fruit began to go rotten in vehicle (10) LOGANBERRY
19 Search with horse covering miles (4)COMB
21 Meal, excellent, quietly consumed (6)
23 On the whole exhausted before melodrama’s last lines (3,2,3)
25 Passed area in open range (9)
26 Material from speech in order (5)
27 Crime writer’s odd gems one ignores (7,7) GEORGES SIMENON


DOWN
1 Print lingo boss translated for football team (8,6) SPORTING LISBON
2 Point for example about registration mark’s hidden feature (6,3)
3 Trouble with fluttering lashes (6)
4 Occasionally negative, therefore receiving stick (3,3,4)
5 Clever chart from which temperature is taken (4)
6 Very involved requirement in store (4-4)
7 Sound from hooter, overwhelming one (5)
8 Get through election mostly working for high-flying data collector (7,7) WEATHER BALLOON
13 Plots beginning to subvert Conservative policies (10)
16 Extract estimate of cost (9)QUOTATION
17 Doctor cares not for predecessor (8)ANCESTOR
20 Funny series? Some miss it completely (6)SITCOM
22 Bit quiet, vocally (5)PIECE
24 King unknown in middle of desert island (4)SKYE

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
7 Substitutes tolerate offence (6,2)
9 Time to overcome the resistance to a distinguishing symbol in the shopping centre (6)
10 Ridiculous canoe logo attached to the unknown branch of science (10)
11 One moving forward to produce a symbol (4)
12 Countryman freed without repercussions? (4)
13 Spasm returns after pixel corruption becomes clear (8)
16 Nut containing lithium for the bird (7)
18 Branded and cleaned piano was abandoned (7)
20 European control of the woman's headgear (5,3)
21 As per Kabul laws, captured the mammal (4)
23 Caught naked mammal (4)
24 Spotted ... (4,4,2)
25 Awkwardly limn a frame for the American on a fabric (6)
26 Doctor, irate, embraced by boy going west with certifying officials (8)

Down
1 Family reputation (5)
2 Does going below this lead to a freezing experience? (9,6)
3 Game's opening salvo needs Otago opener Kirsten's elegant response (7)
4 Brought back the balance initially lacking after test loss and gets an award (4)
5 Type of implant seen in Africa hit retail by mistake (10,5)
6 Setback after the legends turn up with a first class cover for extraterrestrial stones (9)
8 Brief call to substitute uranium by the king (5)
14 Fix by getting rid of one half of a golf club (3)
15 Suitor with a note on Oxford University's pleasing to the eye (9)
17 Bow found in a sacred chest reportedly (3)
19 Bent spoon alloyed with titanium provides choices (7)
21 Stable attachment suppressing the sound from an animal (5)
22 Protect the blanket (5)
24 Not in favour of delay getting extended (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11626/article8237062.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Substitutes tolerate offence (6,2) STANDS IN
9 Time to overcome the resistance to a distinguishing symbol in the shopping centre (6) MARKET
10 Ridiculous canoe logo attached to the unknown branch of science (10) OCEANOLOGY
11 One moving forward to produce a symbol (4) ICON
12 Countryman freed without repercussions? (4) SCOT
13 Spasm returns after pixel corruption becomes clear (8)
16 Nut containing lithium for the bird (7)
18 Branded and cleaned piano was abandoned (7)
20 European control of the woman's headgear (5,3)
21 As per Kabul laws, captured the mammal (4)
23 Caught naked mammal (4)
24 Spotted ... (4,4,2)
25 Awkwardly limn a frame for the American on a fabric (6)
26 Doctor, irate, embraced by boy going west with certifying officials (8)

Down
1 Family reputation (5)
2 Does going below this lead to a freezing experience? (9,6)
3 Game's opening salvo needs Otago opener Kirsten's elegant response (7)
4 Brought back the balance initially lacking after test loss and gets an award (4)
5 Type of implant seen in Africa hit retail by mistake (10,5)
6 Setback after the legends turn up with a first class cover for extraterrestrial stones (9)
8 Brief call to substitute uranium by the king (5)
14 Fix by getting rid of one half of a golf club (3)
15 Suitor with a note on Oxford University's pleasing to the eye (9)
17 Bow found in a sacred chest reportedly (3)
19 Bent spoon alloyed with titanium provides choices (7)
21 Stable attachment suppressing the sound from an animal (5)
22 Protect the blanket (5)
24 Not in favour of delay getting extended (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Substitutes tolerate offence (6,2) STANDS IN
9 Time to overcome the resistance to a distinguishing symbol in the shopping centre (6) MARKET
10 Ridiculous canoe logo attached to the unknown branch of science (10) OCEANOLOGY
11 One moving forward to produce a symbol (4) ICON
12 Countryman freed without repercussions? (4) SCOT
13 Spasm returns after pixel corruption becomes clear (8)EXPLICIT
16 Nut containing lithium for the bird (7)
18 Branded and cleaned piano was abandoned (7)STRIPED
20 European control of the woman's headgear (5,3)DUTCH CAP
21 As per Kabul laws, captured the mammal (4)BULL
23 Caught naked mammal (4)
24 Spotted ... (4,4,2)LAID EYES ON
25 Awkwardly limn a frame for the American on a fabric (6)
26 Doctor, irate, embraced by boy going west with certifying officials (8)

Down
1 Family reputation (5)
2 Does going below this lead to a freezing experience? (9,6)
3 Game's opening salvo needs Otago opener Kirsten's elegant response (7)
4 Brought back the balance initially lacking after test loss and gets an award (4)
5 Type of implant seen in Africa hit retail by mistake (10,5)
6 Setback after the legends turn up with a first class cover for extraterrestrial stones (9)
8 Brief call to substitute uranium by the king (5)
14 Fix by getting rid of one half of a golf club (3)
15 Suitor with a note on Oxford University's pleasing to the eye (9)
17 Bow found in a sacred chest reportedly (3)
19 Bent spoon alloyed with titanium provides choices (7)
21 Stable attachment suppressing the sound from an animal (5)
22 Protect the blanket (5)
24 Not in favour of delay getting extended (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Substitutes tolerate offence (6,2) STANDS IN
9 Time to overcome the resistance to a distinguishing symbol in the shopping centre (6) MARKET
10 Ridiculous canoe logo attached to the unknown branch of science (10) OCEANOLOGY
11 One moving forward to produce a symbol (4) ICON
12 Countryman freed without repercussions? (4) SCOT
13 Spasm returns after pixel corruption becomes clear (8)EXPLICIT
16 Nut containing lithium for the bird (7)
18 Branded and cleaned piano was abandoned (7)STRIPED
20 European control of the woman's headgear (5,3)DUTCH CAP
21 As per Kabul laws, captured the mammal (4)BULL
23 Caught naked mammal (4)BEAR
24 Spotted ... (4,4,2)LAID EYES ON
25 Awkwardly limn a frame for the American on a fabric (6)MUSLIN
26 Doctor, irate, embraced by boy going west with certifying officials (8)NOTARIES

Down
1 Family reputation (5)STOCK
2 Does going below this lead to a freezing experience? (9,6)
3 Game's opening salvo needs Otago opener Kirsten's elegant response (7)SNOOKER
4 Brought back the balance initially lacking after test loss and gets an award (4)
5 Type of implant seen in Africa hit retail by mistake (10,5)
6 Setback after the legends turn up with a first class cover for extraterrestrial stones (9)
8 Brief call to substitute uranium by the king (5)
14 Fix by getting rid of one half of a golf club (3)
15 Suitor with a note on Oxford University's pleasing to the eye (9)
17 Bow found in a sacred chest reportedly (3)
19 Bent spoon alloyed with titanium provides choices (7)
21 Stable attachment suppressing the sound from an animal (5)
22 Protect the blanket (5)
24 Not in favour of delay getting extended (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Substitutes tolerate offence (6,2) STANDS IN
9 Time to overcome the resistance to a distinguishing symbol in the shopping centre (6) MARKET
10 Ridiculous canoe logo attached to the unknown branch of science (10) OCEANOLOGY
11 One moving forward to produce a symbol (4) ICON
12 Countryman freed without repercussions? (4) SCOT
13 Spasm returns after pixel corruption becomes clear (8)EXPLICIT
16 Nut containing lithium for the bird (7)PELICAN
18 Branded and cleaned piano was abandoned (7)STRIPED
20 European control of the woman's headgear (5,3)DUTCH CAP
21 As per Kabul laws, captured the mammal (4)BULL
23 Caught naked mammal (4)BEAR
24 Spotted ... (4,4,2)LAID EYES ON
25 Awkwardly limn a frame for the American on a fabric (6)MUSLIN
26 Doctor, irate, embraced by boy going west with certifying officials (8)NOTARIES

Down
1 Family reputation (5)STOCK
2 Does going below this lead to a freezing experience? (9,6)ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
3 Game's opening salvo needs Otago opener Kirsten's elegant response (7)SNOOKER
4 Brought back the balance initially lacking after test loss and gets an award (4)EMMY
5 Type of implant seen in Africa hit retail by mistake (10,5)ARTIFICIAL HEART
6 Setback after the legends turn up with a first class cover for extraterrestrial stones (9)AEROLITES
8 Brief call to substitute uranium by the king (5)SHORT
14 Fix by getting rid of one half of a golf club (3)PUT
15 Suitor with a note on Oxford University's pleasing to the eye (9)BEAUTEOUS
17 Bow found in a sacred chest reportedly (3)ARC
19 Bent spoon alloyed with titanium provides choices (7)OPTIONS
21 Stable attachment suppressing the sound from an animal (5)BLEAT
22 Protect the blanket (5)COVER
24 Not in favour of delay getting extended (4)LONG

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! Stock market theme.

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
1 Mammal's diseased organ found inside rolled-over timber (8)
5 Mascara, black, helps to conceal a beetle (6)
9 Crushes in the large ring for the Utah game (8)
10 Slips on the auditor's metal spikes (6)
11 Ben's lace Ganesh untied to show inconstancy (14)
14 Mammal found with a knight at the wrong place in a tree by the French (5)
16 Disguised manipulators not missed by the animal in a pouch (9)
17 Italian starters with wine spread around North America carries a clue (9)
19 About to get rid of Austrian grain? It is a question of location (5)
20 Amorphous nylon larcenist put straight (14)
23 Part of a flower found in letters from Murugan, the runner (6)
24 Jamaican friend returns with number from the east for American pepper (8)
25 Paddle display (6)
26 Lexical ambiguity in 25 Ac. and 2 Dn. (8)

Down
1 Turn up to hit a ball hard for a tie (4)
2 Nick's in a narrow pass (5)
3 City in a legendary island is overrun by the Arabian leader (7)
4 Airplane passengers might prefer these to remain unused (6,5)
6 Poet Geoffrey ingests drink (not this French recipe) in an impressive country house (7)
7 I have a note on the British power cord on top that's self-referent (9)
8 One treasured by shop owners? (4,6)
12 I ask for a bun to be cooked in the country (7,4)
13 In a ski, Arun gets disturbed by some people from Kiev (10)
15 Unlimited ridicule attached to a former South African province before birth (9)
18 Computer programs using leading algorithms to replace superior ship officers (7)
19 Strategy to hold party in retreat with a mammal (7)
21 Relative in French city on the radio (5)
22 Large vase abandoned in voyage with the young animal (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11627/article8244238.ece

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Mammal's diseased organ found inside rolled-over timber (8)
5 Mascara, black, helps to conceal a beetle (6)SCARAB(T)
9 Crushes in the large ring for the Utah game (8)
10 Slips on the auditor's metal spikes (6)
11 Ben's lace Ganesh untied to show inconstancy (14)CHANGEABLENESS* (Ganesh!!)
14 Mammal found with a knight at the wrong place in a tree by the French (5)
16 Disguised manipulators not missed by the animal in a pouch (9)
17 Italian starters with wine spread around North America carries a clue (9)
19 About to get rid of Austrian grain? It is a question of location (5)
20 Amorphous nylon larcenist put straight (14)
23 Part of a flower found in letters from Murugan, the runner (6)ANTHER(T)
24 Jamaican friend returns with number from the east for American pepper (8)
25 Paddle display (6)
26 Lexical ambiguity in 25 Ac. and 2 Dn. (8)

Down
1 Turn up to hit a ball hard for a tie (4)
2 Nick's in a narrow pass (5)
3 City in a legendary island is overrun by the Arabian leader (7)
4 Airplane passengers might prefer these to remain unused (6,5)
6 Poet Geoffrey ingests drink (not this French recipe) in an impressive country house (7)
7 I have a note on the British power cord on top that's self-referent (9)
8 One treasured by shop owners? (4,6)
12 I ask for a bun to be cooked in the country (7,4)
13 In a ski, Arun gets disturbed by some people from Kiev (10)UKRANIANS*
15 Unlimited ridicule attached to a former South African province before birth (9)
18 Computer programs using leading algorithms to replace superior ship officers (7)
19 Strategy to hold party in retreat with a mammal (7)
21 Relative in French city on the radio (5)[/B]NIECE hp NICE [/B]
22 Large vase abandoned in voyage with the young animal (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Mammal's diseased organ found inside rolled-over timber (8)KANGAROO
5 Mascara, black, helps to conceal a beetle (6)SCARAB(T)
9 Crushes in the large ring for the Utah game (8)
10 Slips on the auditor's metal spikes (6)
11 Ben's lace Ganesh untied to show inconstancy (14)CHANGEABLENESS* (Ganesh!!)
14 Mammal found with a knight at the wrong place in a tree by the French (5)KOALA
16 Disguised manipulators not missed by the animal in a pouch (9)MARSUPIAL
17 Italian starters with wine spread around North America carries a clue (9)
19 About to get rid of Austrian grain? It is a question of location (5)
20 Amorphous nylon larcenist put straight (14)NONCRYSTALLINE
23 Part of a flower found in letters from Murugan, the runner (6)ANTHER(T)
24 Jamaican friend returns with number from the east for American pepper (8)JALAPENO
25 Paddle display (6)
26 Lexical ambiguity in 25 Ac. and 2 Dn. (8)

Down
1 Turn up to hit a ball hard for a tie (4)
2 Nick's in a narrow pass (5)
3 City in a legendary island is overrun by the Arabian leader (7)
4 Airplane passengers might prefer these to remain unused (6,5)
6 Poet Geoffrey ingests drink (not this French recipe) in an impressive country house (7)
7 I have a note on the British power cord on top that's self-referent (9)
8 One treasured by shop owners? (4,6)
12 I ask for a bun to be cooked in the country (7,4)
13 In a ski, Arun gets disturbed by some people from Kiev (10)UKRANIANS*
15 Unlimited ridicule attached to a former South African province before birth (9)
18 Computer programs using leading algorithms to replace superior ship officers (7)
19 Strategy to hold party in retreat with a mammal (7)
21 Relative in French city on the radio (5)[/B]NIECE hp NICE [/B]
22 Large vase abandoned in voyage with the young animal (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Mammal's diseased organ found inside rolled-over timber (8)KANGAROO
5 Mascara, black, helps to conceal a beetle (6)SCARAB(T)
9 Crushes in the large ring for the Utah game (8)
10 Slips on the auditor's metal spikes (6)
11 Ben's lace Ganesh untied to show inconstancy (14)CHANGEABLENESS* (Ganesh!!)
14 Mammal found with a knight at the wrong place in a tree by the French (5)KOALA
16 Disguised manipulators not missed by the animal in a pouch (9)MARSUPIAL
17 Italian starters with wine spread around North America carries a clue (9)
19 About to get rid of Austrian grain? It is a question of location (5)WHERE
20 Amorphous nylon larcenist put straight (14)NONCRYSTALLINE
23 Part of a flower found in letters from Murugan, the runner (6)ANTHER(T)
24 Jamaican friend returns with number from the east for American pepper (8)JALAPENO
25 Paddle display (6)SPLASH
26 Lexical ambiguity in 25 Ac. and 2 Dn. (8)

Down
1 Turn up to hit a ball hard for a tie (4)KNOT
2 Nick's in a narrow pass (5)
3 City in a legendary island is overrun by the Arabian leader (7)
4 Airplane passengers might prefer these to remain unused (6,5)OXYGEN MASKS
6 Poet Geoffrey ingests drink (not this French recipe) in an impressive country house (7)
7 I have a note on the British power cord on top that's self-referent (9)
8 One treasured by shop owners? (4,6)BEST SELLER
12 I ask for a bun to be cooked in the country (7,4)
13 In a ski, Arun gets disturbed by some people from Kiev (10)UKRANIANS*
15 Unlimited ridicule attached to a former South African province before birth (9)
18 Computer programs using leading algorithms to replace superior ship officers (7)
19 Strategy to hold party in retreat with a mammal (7)
21 Relative in French city on the radio (5)[/B]NIECE hp NICE [/B]
22 Large vase abandoned in voyage with the young animal (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Mammal's diseased organ found inside rolled-over timber (8)KANGAROO
5 Mascara, black, helps to conceal a beetle (6)SCARAB(T)
9 Crushes in the large ring for the Utah game (8)OUTPLAYS
10 Slips on the auditor's metal spikes (6)GAFFES
11 Ben's lace Ganesh untied to show inconstancy (14)CHANGEABLENESS* (Ganesh!!)
14 Mammal found with a knight at the wrong place in a tree by the French (5)KOALA
16 Disguised manipulators not missed by the animal in a pouch (9)MARSUPIAL
17 Italian starters with wine spread around North America carries a clue (9)ANTIPASTI
19 About to get rid of Austrian grain? It is a question of location (5)WHERE
20 Amorphous nylon larcenist put straight (14)NONCRYSTALLINE
23 Part of a flower found in letters from Murugan, the runner (6)ANTHER(T)
24 Jamaican friend returns with number from the east for American pepper (8)JALAPENO
25 Paddle display (6)SPLASH
26 Lexical ambiguity in 25 Ac. and 2 Dn. (8)POLYSEMY

Down
1 Turn up to hit a ball hard for a tie (4)KNOT
2 Nick's in a narrow pass (5)NOTCH
3 City in a legendary island is overrun by the Arabian leader (7)ATLANTA
4 Airplane passengers might prefer these to remain unused (6,5)OXYGEN MASKS
6 Poet Geoffrey ingests drink (not this French recipe) in an impressive country house (7)CHATEAU
7 I have a note on the British power cord on top that's self-referent (9)REFLEXIVE
8 One treasured by shop owners? (4,6)BEST SELLER
12 I ask for a bun to be cooked in the country (7,4)BURKINA FASO
13 In a ski, Arun gets disturbed by some people from Kiev (10)UKRANIANS*
15 Unlimited ridicule attached to a former South African province before birth (9)ANTENATAL
18 Computer programs using leading algorithms to replace superior ship officers (7)PARSERS
19 Strategy to hold party in retreat with a mammal (7)WALLABY
21 Relative in French city on the radio (5)[/B]NIECE hp NICE [/B]
22 Large vase abandoned in voyage with the young animal (4)JOEY

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! Australian fauna!

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
1 Different guises presumably (1,5)
5 Mean to run a seafood stall overlooking a lake (7)
9 At one point or another sitting around at home suspended (3,2,9)
11 First event in a series is key (6)
12 African people in Denmark content to take legal action (8)
13 Proper ritual by the sound of it (5)
14 Recordings to broadcast fun tips (9)
16 Wild animal, one in water, skating over Nile (9)
18 Live with old group of people in Kerala (2,3)
20 Ability to read in light that is blue (8)
22 Crazy about a silk casing fabric (6)
24 Gradually deem it at a pet's, enough cages around? (3,4,2,1,4)
25 Church next to a German city centre (7)
26 Behave unacceptably out of envy? No good at all (2,4)

Down
2 Thug briefly had urge to become a better person (4,3)
3 Erect pine rotten in the middle (9)
4 Openers for Sri Lanka open to opening (4)
5 Form a baseless theory to invest in stocks (9)
6 Capital city of Louisiana, home to bears (5)
7 Lack of affection is thawing since, on the inside (7)
8 Way to protest German attack under Attila perhaps (6,6)
10 Solver regarding mostly favourably, fellow setter? It's a pleasure (5,7)
14 Rule Yuvraj out of a cricket tournament? (9)
15 Foreign folk are to watch over (4,5)
17 Those lending sort of characters (7)
19 Afraid of a Liberal having guns (7)
21 Inform one is beyond helping (3,2)
23 Put an end to objections raised (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11600/article8098429.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Different guises presumably (1,5)
5 Mean to run a seafood stall overlooking a lake (7)
9 At one point or another sitting around at home suspended (3,2,9)
11 First event in a series is key (6)
12 African people in Denmark content to take legal action (8)
13 Proper ritual by the sound of it (5)
14 Recordings to broadcast fun tips (9)
16 Wild animal, one in water, skating over Nile (9)
18 Live with old group of people in Kerala (2,3)
20 Ability to read in light that is blue (8)
22 Crazy about a silk casing fabric (6)
24 Gradually deem it at a pet's, enough cages around? (3,4,2,1,4)
25 Church next to a German city centre (7)
26 Behave unacceptably out of envy? No good at all (2,4)

Down
2 Thug briefly had urge to become a better person (4,3)
3 Erect pine rotten in the middle (9)
4 Openers for Sri Lanka open to opening (4)
5 Form a baseless theory to invest in stocks (9)
6 Capital city of Louisiana, home to bears (5)
7 Lack of affection is thawing since, on the inside (7) ICINESS
8 Way to protest German attack under Attila perhaps (6,6) HUNGER STRIKE
10 Solver regarding mostly favourably, fellow setter? It's a pleasure (5,7) YOURE WELCOME
14 Rule Yuvraj out of a cricket tournament? (9) PRINCIPLE
15 Foreign folk are to watch over (4,5) LOOK AFTER
17 Those lending sort of characters (7)
19 Afraid of a Liberal having guns (7)
21 Inform one is beyond helping (3,2)
23 Put an end to objections raised (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Different guises presumably (1,5)I GUESS
5 Mean to run a seafood stall overlooking a lake (7)SELFISH
9 At one point or another sitting around at home suspended (3,2,9)NOT IN OPERATION
11 First event in a series is key (6)OPENER
12 African people in Denmark content to take legal action (8)SUDANESE
13 Proper ritual by the sound of it (5)
14 Recordings to broadcast fun tips (9)
16 Wild animal, one in water, skating over Nile (9)
18 Live with old group of people in Kerala (2,3)
20 Ability to read in light that is blue (8)
22 Crazy about a silk casing fabric (6)
24 Gradually deem it at a pet's, enough cages around? (3,4,2,1,4)
25 Church next to a German city centre (7)
26 Behave unacceptably out of envy? No good at all (2,4)

Down
2 Thug briefly had urge to become a better person (4,3)
3 Erect pine rotten in the middle (9)
4 Openers for Sri Lanka open to opening (4)
5 Form a baseless theory to invest in stocks (9)
6 Capital city of Louisiana, home to bears (5)
7 Lack of affection is thawing since, on the inside (7) ICINESS
8 Way to protest German attack under Attila perhaps (6,6) HUNGER STRIKE
10 Solver regarding mostly favourably, fellow setter? It's a pleasure (5,7) YOURE WELCOME
14 Rule Yuvraj out of a cricket tournament? (9) PRINCIPLE
15 Foreign folk are to watch over (4,5) LOOK AFTER
17 Those lending sort of characters (7)
19 Afraid of a Liberal having guns (7)
21 Inform one is beyond helping (3,2)
23 Put an end to objections raised (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Different guises presumably (1,5)I GUESS
5 Mean to run a seafood stall overlooking a lake (7)SELFISH
9 At one point or another sitting around at home suspended (3,2,9)NOT IN OPERATION
11 First event in a series is key (6)OPENER
12 African people in Denmark content to take legal action (8)SUDANESE
13 Proper ritual by the sound of it (5)
14 Recordings to broadcast fun tips (9)
16 Wild animal, one in water, skating over Nile (9)
18 Live with old group of people in Kerala (2,3)
20 Ability to read in light that is blue (8)
22 Crazy about a silk casing fabric (6)
24 Gradually deem it at a pet's, enough cages around? (3,4,2,1,4)
25 Church next to a German city centre (7)
26 Behave unacceptably out of envy? No good at all (2,4)

Down
2 Thug briefly had urge to become a better person (4,3)GOOD EGG
3 Erect pine rotten in the middle (9)EPICENTRE
4 Openers for Sri Lanka open to opening (4)SLOT
5 Form a baseless theory to invest in stocks (9)SPECULATE
6 Capital city of Louisiana, home to bears (5)LHASA
7 Lack of affection is thawing since, on the inside (7) ICINESS
8 Way to protest German attack under Attila perhaps (6,6) HUNGER STRIKE
10 Solver regarding mostly favourably, fellow setter? It's a pleasure (5,7) YOURE WELCOME
14 Rule Yuvraj out of a cricket tournament? (9) PRINCIPLE
15 Foreign folk are to watch over (4,5) LOOK AFTER
17 Those lending sort of characters (7)
19 Afraid of a Liberal having guns (7)
21 Inform one is beyond helping (3,2)
23 Put an end to objections raised (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Different guises presumably (1,5)I GUESS
5 Mean to run a seafood stall overlooking a lake (7)SELFISH
9 At one point or another sitting around at home suspended (3,2,9)NOT IN OPERATION
11 First event in a series is key (6)OPENER
12 African people in Denmark content to take legal action (8)SUDANESE
13 Proper ritual by the sound of it (5)RIGHT
14 Recordings to broadcast fun tips (9)PLAYLISTS
16 Wild animal, one in water, skating over Nile (9)WOLVERINE
18 Live with old group of people in Kerala (2,3)ON AIR
20 Ability to read in light that is blue (8)LITERACY
22 Crazy about a silk casing fabric (6)DAMASK
24 Gradually deem it at a pet's, enough cages around? (3,4,2,1,4)ONE STEP AT A TIME
25 Church next to a German city centre (7)ESSENCE
26 Behave unacceptably out of envy? No good at all (2,4)BE RUDE

Down
2 Thug briefly had urge to become a better person (4,3)GOOD EGG
3 Erect pine rotten in the middle (9)EPICENTRE
4 Openers for Sri Lanka open to opening (4)SLOT
5 Form a baseless theory to invest in stocks (9)SPECULATE
6 Capital city of Louisiana, home to bears (5)LHASA
7 Lack of affection is thawing since, on the inside (7) ICINESS
8 Way to protest German attack under Attila perhaps (6,6) HUNGER STRIKE
10 Solver regarding mostly favourably, fellow setter? It's a pleasure (5,7) YOURE WELCOME
14 Rule Yuvraj out of a cricket tournament? (9) PRINCIPLE
15 Foreign folk are to watch over (4,5) LOOK AFTER
17 Those lending sort of characters (7)LETTERS
19 Afraid of a Liberal having guns (7)ALARMED
21 Inform one is beyond helping (3,2)RAT ON
23 Put an end to objections raised (4)STUB

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

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
1 Plain genius, one outstanding fictional scientist (12)
8 Time to squeeze a criminal (4)
9 Funny one at times is flat (10)
11 Army staff screened and classified (4,2)
12 Set off with one friend to work out (8)
14 North America these days regressing for nothing (4)
16 Bound through meadow unburdened (7)
18 Foyer has grass spread around wall front to back (7)
19 Land mass surrounded by Helsinki to the west (4)
22 Was aware of food shop mentioned in capital city (3,5)
23 Single man losing heart in earnest (6)
24 Represented thus, Indian? (10)
26 Intellect is not half bright (4)
27 Arcade nearly built in 12 months (8,4)

Down
2 Hang-glider sailing across top of Times Square (5-6)
3 Identified growing endless need (5)
4 Size up over 50% of news in online journals (1-5)
5 Kind to restrain hot head showing impatience (9)
6 I say look at ... (3)
7 ... tastelessly showy man wearing crown (5)
10 Air temperature at first to hold within certain limits (6)
13 Guardroom is cell, an early imprisoning variety (11)
15 Nasty snide lady causing anger perhaps (6,3)
17 Mansion with own lake on island (6)
20 Spy agency to confiscate new age design bug (6)
21 Morning time husband spent with loved one (5)
23 Bristled to turn round adversity at last (5)
25 Pulse ideally must be taken regularly (3)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11710/article8646363.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Plain genius, one outstanding fictional scientist (12) FRANKENSTEIN
8 Time to squeeze a criminal (4) THUG
9 Funny one at times is flat (10) MAISONETTE
11 Army staff screened and classified (4,2) WANT AD
12 Set off with one friend to work out (8) ESTIMATE
14 North America these days regressing for nothing (4)
16 Bound through meadow unburdened (7)
18 Foyer has grass spread around wall front to back (7)
19 Land mass surrounded by Helsinki to the west (4)
22 Was aware of food shop mentioned in capital city (3,5)
23 Single man losing heart in earnest (6)
24 Represented thus, Indian? (10)
26 Intellect is not half bright (4)
27 Arcade nearly built in 12 months (8,4)

Down
2 Hang-glider sailing across top of Times Square (5-6)
3 Identified growing endless need (5)
4 Size up over 50% of news in online journals (1-5)
5 Kind to restrain hot head showing impatience (9)
6 I say look at ... (3)
7 ... tastelessly showy man wearing crown (5)
10 Air temperature at first to hold within certain limits (6)
13 Guardroom is cell, an early imprisoning variety (11)
15 Nasty snide lady causing anger perhaps (6,3)
17 Mansion with own lake on island (6)
20 Spy agency to confiscate new age design bug (6)
21 Morning time husband spent with loved one (5)
23 Bristled to turn round adversity at last (5)
25 Pulse ideally must be taken regularly (3)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Plain genius, one outstanding fictional scientist (12) FRANKENSTEIN
8 Time to squeeze a criminal (4) THUG
9 Funny one at times is flat (10) MAISONETTE
11 Army staff screened and classified (4,2) WANT AD
12 Set off with one friend to work out (8) ESTIMATE
14 North America these days regressing for nothing (4)
16 Bound through meadow unburdened (7)
18 Foyer has grass spread around wall front to back (7)
19 Land mass surrounded by Helsinki to the west (4)
22 Was aware of food shop mentioned in capital city (3,5)
23 Single man losing heart in earnest (6)
24 Represented thus, Indian? (10)
26 Intellect is not half bright (4)
27 Arcade nearly built in 12 months (8,4)

Down
2 Hang-glider sailing across top of Times Square (5-6) RIGH(T)-ANGLED*
3 Identified growing endless need (5) [-d]NAMED<=
4 Size up over 50% of news in online journals (1-5) E-ZI(NE[-ws]S<=
5 Kind to restrain hot head showing impatience (9) {S(H)ORT}{NESS}
6 I say look at ... (3) ~i EYE
7 ... tastelessly showy man wearing crown (5)
10 Air temperature at first to hold within certain limits (6)
13 Guardroom is cell, an early imprisoning variety (11)
15 Nasty snide lady causing anger perhaps (6,3)
17 Mansion with own lake on island (6)
20 Spy agency to confiscate new age design bug (6)
21 Morning time husband spent with loved one (5)
23 Bristled to turn round adversity at last (5)
25 Pulse ideally must be taken regularly (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Plain genius, one outstanding fictional scientist (12) FRANKENSTEIN
8 Time to squeeze a criminal (4) THUG
9 Funny one at times is flat (10) MAISONETTE
11 Army staff screened and classified (4,2) WANT AD
12 Set off with one friend to work out (8) ESTIMATE
14 North America these days regressing for nothing (4)
16 Bound through meadow unburdened (7)
18 Foyer has grass spread around wall front to back (7)
19 Land mass surrounded by Helsinki to the west (4)
22 Was aware of food shop mentioned in capital city (3,5)
23 Single man losing heart in earnest (6)SOLEMN
24 Represented thus, Indian? (10)
26 Intellect is not half bright (4)
27 Arcade nearly built in 12 months (8,4)CALENDAR YEAR

Down
2 Hang-glider sailing across top of Times Square (5-6) RIGH(T)-ANGLED*
3 Identified growing endless need (5) [-d]NAMED<=
4 Size up over 50% of news in online journals (1-5) E-ZI(NE[-ws]S<=
5 Kind to restrain hot head showing impatience (9) {S(H)ORT}{NESS}
6 I say look at ... (3) ~i EYE
7 ... tastelessly showy man wearing crown (5)
10 Air temperature at first to hold within certain limits (6)
13 Guardroom is cell, an early imprisoning variety (11)
15 Nasty snide lady causing anger perhaps (6,3)DEADLY SIN
17 Mansion with own lake on island (6)
20 Spy agency to confiscate new age design bug (6)
21 Morning time husband spent with loved one (5)
23 Bristled to turn round adversity at last (5)SPINY
25 Pulse ideally must be taken regularly (3)DAL

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Plain genius, one outstanding fictional scientist (12) FRANKENSTEIN
8 Time to squeeze a criminal (4) THUG
9 Funny one at times is flat (10) MAISONETTE
11 Army staff screened and classified (4,2) WANT AD
12 Set off with one friend to work out (8) ESTIMATE
14 North America these days regressing for nothing (4)
16 Bound through meadow unburdened (7)
18 Foyer has grass spread around wall front to back (7)HALLWAY
19 Land mass surrounded by Helsinki to the west (4)ISLE
22 Was aware of food shop mentioned in capital city (3,5)NEW DELHI
23 Single man losing heart in earnest (6)SOLEMN
24 Represented thus, Indian? (10)HINDUSTANI
26 Intellect is not half bright (4)
27 Arcade nearly built in 12 months (8,4)CALENDAR YEAR

Down
2 Hang-glider sailing across top of Times Square (5-6) RIGH(T)-ANGLED*
3 Identified growing endless need (5) [-d]NAMED<=
4 Size up over 50% of news in online journals (1-5) E-ZI(NE[-ws]S<=
5 Kind to restrain hot head showing impatience (9) {S(H)ORT}{NESS}
6 I say look at ... (3) ~i EYE
7 ... tastelessly showy man wearing crown (5)
10 Air temperature at first to hold within certain limits (6)
13 Guardroom is cell, an early imprisoning variety (11)
15 Nasty snide lady causing anger perhaps (6,3)DEADLY SIN
17 Mansion with own lake on island (6)HAVELI
20 Spy agency to confiscate new age design bug (6)
21 Morning time husband spent with loved one (5)
23 Bristled to turn round adversity at last (5)SPINY
25 Pulse ideally must be taken regularly (3)DAL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Plain genius, one outstanding fictional scientist (12) FRANKENSTEIN
8 Time to squeeze a criminal (4) THUG
9 Funny one at times is flat (10) MAISONETTE
11 Army staff screened and classified (4,2) WANT AD
12 Set off with one friend to work out (8) ESTIMATE
14 North America these days regressing for nothing (4)NADA
16 Bound through meadow unburdened (7)LEASHED
18 Foyer has grass spread around wall front to back (7)HALLWAY
19 Land mass surrounded by Helsinki to the west (4)ISLE
22 Was aware of food shop mentioned in capital city (3,5)NEW DELHI
23 Single man losing heart in earnest (6)SOLEMN
24 Represented thus, Indian? (10)HINDUSTANI
26 Intellect is not half bright (4)NOUS
27 Arcade nearly built in 12 months (8,4)CALENDAR YEAR

Down
2 Hang-glider sailing across top of Times Square (5-6) RIGH(T)-ANGLED*
3 Identified growing endless need (5) [-d]NAMED<=
4 Size up over 50% of news in online journals (1-5) E-ZI(NE[-ws]S<=
5 Kind to restrain hot head showing impatience (9) {S(H)ORT}{NESS}
6 I say look at ... (3) ~i EYE
7 ... tastelessly showy man wearing crown (5)CHEAP
10 Air temperature at first to hold within certain limits (6)TETHER
13 Guardroom is cell, an early imprisoning variety (11)
15 Nasty snide lady causing anger perhaps (6,3)DEADLY SIN
17 Mansion with own lake on island (6)HAVELI
20 Spy agency to confiscate new age design bug (6)CICADA
21 Morning time husband spent with loved one (5)AMOUR
23 Bristled to turn round adversity at last (5)SPINY
25 Pulse ideally must be taken regularly (3)DAL

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 Slight change in sensuality, easy to be overlooked (6)
4 Regular air service (8)
10 Look out! Is it becoming funny? (9)
11 Relish in bringing us together (5)
12 School will tend to go online (7)
13 Get together, participate briefly and secure victory (7)
14 In their circle they are all equal (5)
15 A study of values cut short, not born for study of life (8)
18 Its whereabouts little children want to know (8)
20 Those people have resistance as a unit (5)
23 Place of exile is revisited by ex-chief of secret police in Russia (7)
25 Again choose a dance movie featuring Charlie (7)
26 One had gone back to zero state (5)
27 Sit out, between end of May to end of July, collect pieces that are tiny (4-5)
28 Leaves, having the time to wander through slums (8)
29 Afraid a sports car has entered (6)

Down
1 It's fashionable to spread out and go with the men (8)
2 Sow gets dog tied up (7)
3 Draws as fish eater is prone to be excluded (9)
5 May be invested in exchange, street has a stake (6,8)
6 Short article — drink up after dusk (5)
7 Getting rid of head of state during a trip (7)
8 Girl makes lover cringe (6)
9 Deploys archaic ways to make sugar (14)
16 Refuse to bother with one who makes a mess (9)
17 Violet will make them stay (8)
19 One is clearly not happy taking it (7)
21 Treacle playing a part (7)
22 Demanding like a Monarch (6)
24 Some not so orderly, climbing up to perch (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11711/article8649830.ece

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Slight change in sensuality, easy to be overlooked (6) INSULT* -easy
4 Regular air service (8) (EVEN)(SONG)
10 Look out! Is it becoming funny? (9) (FACE)(TIOUS*)
11 Relish in bringing us together (5)
12 School will tend to go online (7)
13 Get together, participate briefly and secure victory (7)
14 In their circle they are all equal (5)
15 A study of values cut short, not born for study of life (8)
18 Its whereabouts little children want to know (8)
20 Those people have resistance as a unit (5)
23 Place of exile is revisited by ex-chief of secret police in Russia (7)
25 Again choose a dance movie featuring Charlie (7)
26 One had gone back to zero state (5)
27 Sit out, between end of May to end of July, collect pieces that are tiny (4-5)
28 Leaves, having the time to wander through slums (8)
29 Afraid a sports car has entered (6)

Down
1 It's fashionable to spread out and go with the men (8)
2 Sow gets dog tied up (7)
3 Draws as fish eater is prone to be excluded (9)
5 May be invested in exchange, street has a stake (6,8) (VESTED IN*)(TEREST*)
6 Short article — drink up after dusk (5)
7 Getting rid of head of state during a trip (7)
8 Girl makes lover cringe (6)
9 Deploys archaic ways to make sugar (14) POLYSACCHARIDE*
16 Refuse to bother with one who makes a mess (9)
17 Violet will make them stay (8)
19 One is clearly not happy taking it (7)
21 Treacle playing a part (7)
22 Demanding like a Monarch (6)
24 Some not so orderly, climbing up to perch (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Slight change in sensuality, easy to be overlooked (6) INSULT* -easy
4 Regular air service (8) (EVEN)(SONG)
10 Look out! Is it becoming funny? (9) (FACE)(TIOUS*)
11 Relish in bringing us together (5)
12 School will tend to go online (7)
13 Get together, participate briefly and secure victory (7)
14 In their circle they are all equal (5)
15 A study of values cut short, not born for study of life (8)
18 Its whereabouts little children want to know (8)
20 Those people have resistance as a unit (5)
23 Place of exile is revisited by ex-chief of secret police in Russia (7)
25 Again choose a dance movie featuring Charlie (7)
26 One had gone back to zero state (5)IDAHO
27 Sit out, between end of May to end of July, collect pieces that are tiny (4-5)
28 Leaves, having the time to wander through slums (8)
29 Afraid a sports car has entered (6)

Down
1 It's fashionable to spread out and go with the men (8)
2 Sow gets dog tied up (7)SECURED
3 Draws as fish eater is prone to be excluded (9)
5 May be invested in exchange, street has a stake (6,8) (VESTED IN*)(TEREST*)
6 Short article — drink up after dusk (5)
7 Getting rid of head of state during a trip (7)
8 Girl makes lover cringe (6)
9 Deploys archaic ways to make sugar (14) POLYSACCHARIDE*
16 Refuse to bother with one who makes a mess (9)
17 Violet will make them stay (8)
19 One is clearly not happy taking it (7)
21 Treacle playing a part (7)ELECTRA
22 Demanding like a Monarch (6)ASKING
24 Some not so orderly, climbing up to perch (5)ROOST

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Slight change in sensuality, easy to be overlooked (6) INSULT* -easy
4 Regular air service (8) (EVEN)(SONG)
10 Look out! Is it becoming funny? (9) (FACE)(TIOUS*)
11 Relish in bringing us together (5)GUSTO
12 School will tend to go online (7)NURSERY
13 Get together, participate briefly and secure victory (7)ENTWINE
14 In their circle they are all equal (5)RADII
15 A study of values cut short, not born for study of life (8)AXIOLOGY
18 Its whereabouts little children want to know (8)PUSSYCAT
20 Those people have resistance as a unit (5)THERM
23 Place of exile is revisited by ex-chief of secret police in Russia (7)SIBERIA
25 Again choose a dance movie featuring Charlie (7)REFLECT
26 One had gone back to zero state (5)IDAHO
27 Sit out, between end of May to end of July, collect pieces that are tiny (4-5)ITSY-BITSY
28 Leaves, having the time to wander through slums (8)GHETTOES
29 Afraid a sports car has entered (6)AGHAST

Down
1 It's fashionable to spread out and go with the men (8)INFANTRY
2 Sow gets dog tied up (7)SECURED
3 Draws as fish eater is prone to be excluded (9)LOTTERIES
5 May be invested in exchange, street has a stake (6,8) (VESTED IN*)(TEREST*)
6 Short article — drink up after dusk (5)NIGHT
7 Getting rid of head of state during a trip (7)OUSTING
8 Girl makes lover cringe (6)GROVEL
9 Deploys archaic ways to make sugar (14) POLYSACCHARIDE*
16 Refuse to bother with one who makes a mess (9)LITTERBUG
17 Violet will make them stay (8)AMETHYST
19 One is clearly not happy taking it (7)UMBRAGE
21 Treacle playing a part (7)ELECTRA
22 Demanding like a Monarch (6)ASKING
24 Some not so orderly, climbing up to perch (5)ROOST

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
1 I could be asleep shortly, some time left (7)
5 After a month Harry gets restless (7)
9 Capital fellow from republican state (5)
10 Offering bag of rice – accept condition (9)
11 Wastes amateur awards (9)
12 Can drunk man be graceful? (5)
13 Sung about horny creatures (4)
15 It's a surprise when one is caught so (8)
18 Stick outside like a window (8)
19 Work time query (4)
22 Inner diameter of ring's about a foot (5)
24 Not a view for one having long sight (9)
26 Colour starts with green, then red – is used in perfumes (9)
27 Food from a store mostly (5)
28 Bit the head off gently (7)
29 Endless fortitude is not a threat (7)

DOWN
1 Some say – "a wrong time to go up country" (6)
2 Notes – man made or original? (9)
3 Manage, raise the period of preparation (3-2)
4 Dandy stalks girl with sex appeal – day wasted doing nothing (9)
5 Confused perhaps, but endless concentration (5)
6 Fantastic fish – one's stuffing it (9)
7 One's precise describing one as a fool (5)
8 Team toured extensively, sixty left (6)
14 Suspect flowing stream is holding up everything (5,1,3)
16 Ones who check hair do play a part (9)
17 Everyone will talk about Sydney's suburbs – a place to relax (4,5)
20 Law shows bias over stretch (6)
21 Show courage or pay up – man makes way for son (6)
23 Correct opening, wrong ending... (5)
24 ...seconds before lazy Susan could commit a sin (5)
25 Somebody in the Director's office (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11712/article8655195.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 I could be asleep shortly, some time left (7) NUMERAL
5 After a month Harry gets restless (7) FEBRILE
9 Capital fellow from republican state (5) ROMAN
10 Offering bag of rice – accept condition (9) SACRIFICE
11 Wastes amateur awards (9) ATROPHIES
12 Can drunk man be graceful? (5)
13 Sung about horny creatures (4)
15 It's a surprise when one is caught so (8)
18 Stick outside like a window (8)
19 Work time query (4)
22 Inner diameter of ring's about a foot (5)
24 Not a view for one having long sight (9)
26 Colour starts with green, then red – is used in perfumes (9)
27 Food from a store mostly (5)
28 Bit the head off gently (7)
29 Endless fortitude is not a threat (7)

DOWN
1 Some say – "a wrong time to go up country" (6)
2 Notes – man made or original? (9)
3 Manage, raise the period of preparation (3-2)
4 Dandy stalks girl with sex appeal – day wasted doing nothing (9)
5 Confused perhaps, but endless concentration (5)
6 Fantastic fish – one's stuffing it (9)
7 One's precise describing one as a fool (5)
8 Team toured extensively, sixty left (6)
14 Suspect flowing stream is holding up everything (5,1,3)
16 Ones who check hair do play a part (9)
17 Everyone will talk about Sydney's suburbs – a place to relax (4,5)
20 Law shows bias over stretch (6)
21 Show courage or pay up – man makes way for son (6)
23 Correct opening, wrong ending... (5)
24 ...seconds before lazy Susan could commit a sin (5)
25 Somebody in the Director's office (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 I could be asleep shortly, some time left (7) NUMERAL
5 After a month Harry gets restless (7) FEBRILE
9 Capital fellow from republican state (5) ROMAN
10 Offering bag of rice – accept condition (9) SACRIFICE
11 Wastes amateur awards (9) ATROPHIES
12 Can drunk man be graceful? (5)
13 Sung about horny creatures (4)
15 It's a surprise when one is caught so (8)
18 Stick outside like a window (8)
19 Work time query (4)
22 Inner diameter of ring's about a foot (5)
24 Not a view for one having long sight (9)
26 Colour starts with green, then red – is used in perfumes (9)
27 Food from a store mostly (5)ROAST
28 Bit the head off gently (7)
29 Endless fortitude is not a threat (7)

DOWN
1 Some say – "a wrong time to go up country" (6)NORWAY
2 Notes – man made or original? (9)MEMORANDA
3 Manage, raise the period of preparation (3-2)
4 Dandy stalks girl with sex appeal – day wasted doing nothing (9)
5 Confused perhaps, but endless concentration (5)FOCUS
6 Fantastic fish – one's stuffing it (9)
7 One's precise describing one as a fool (5)
8 Team toured extensively, sixty left (6)
14 Suspect flowing stream is holding up everything (5,1,3)SMELL A RAT
16 Ones who check hair do play a part (9)
17 Everyone will talk about Sydney's suburbs – a place to relax (4,5)
20 Law shows bias over stretch (6)
21 Show courage or pay up – man makes way for son (6)
23 Correct opening, wrong ending... (5)
24 ...seconds before lazy Susan could commit a sin (5)
25 Somebody in the Director's office (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 I could be asleep shortly, some time left (7) NUMERAL
5 After a month Harry gets restless (7) FEBRILE
9 Capital fellow from republican state (5) ROMAN
10 Offering bag of rice – accept condition (9) SACRIFICE
11 Wastes amateur awards (9) ATROPHIES
12 Can drunk man be graceful? (5)LITHE
13 Sung about horny creatures (4)GNUS
15 It's a surprise when one is caught so (8)UNAWARES
18 Stick outside like a window (8)
19 Work time query (4)TASK
22 Inner diameter of ring's about a foot (5)
24 Not a view for one having long sight (9)
26 Colour starts with green, then red – is used in perfumes (9)AMBERGRIS
27 Food from a store mostly (5)ROAST
28 Bit the head off gently (7)
29 Endless fortitude is not a threat (7)

DOWN
1 Some say – "a wrong time to go up country" (6)NORWAY
2 Notes – man made or original? (9)MEMORANDA
3 Manage, raise the period of preparation (3-2)
4 Dandy stalks girl with sex appeal – day wasted doing nothing (9)
5 Confused perhaps, but endless concentration (5)FOCUS
6 Fantastic fish – one's stuffing it (9)
7 One's precise describing one as a fool (5)
8 Team toured extensively, sixty left (6)
14 Suspect flowing stream is holding up everything (5,1,3)SMELL A RAT
16 Ones who check hair do play a part (9)
17 Everyone will talk about Sydney's suburbs – a place to relax (4,5)
20 Law shows bias over stretch (6)
21 Show courage or pay up – man makes way for son (6)
23 Correct opening, wrong ending... (5)
24 ...seconds before lazy Susan could commit a sin (5)
25 Somebody in the Director's office (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 I could be asleep shortly, some time left (7) NUMERAL
5 After a month Harry gets restless (7) FEBRILE
9 Capital fellow from republican state (5) ROMAN
10 Offering bag of rice – accept condition (9) SACRIFICE
11 Wastes amateur awards (9) ATROPHIES
12 Can drunk man be graceful? (5)LITHE
13 Sung about horny creatures (4)GNUS
15 It's a surprise when one is caught so (8)UNAWARES
18 Stick outside like a window (8)CASEMENT
19 Work time query (4)TASK
22 Inner diameter of ring's about a foot (5)PEDAL
24 Not a view for one having long sight (9)SPECTACLE
26 Colour starts with green, then red – is used in perfumes (9)AMBERGRIS
27 Food from a store mostly (5)ROAST
28 Bit the head off gently (7)LIGHTLY
29 Endless fortitude is not a threat (7)SCOURGE

DOWN
1 Some say – "a wrong time to go up country" (6)NORWAY
2 Notes – man made or original? (9)MEMORANDA
3 Manage, raise the period of preparation (3-2)RUN-UP
4 Dandy stalks girl with sex appeal – day wasted doing nothing (9)LASSITUDE
5 Confused perhaps, but endless concentration (5)FOCUS
6 Fantastic fish – one's stuffing it (9)BRILLIANT
7 One's precise describing one as a fool (5)IDIOT
8 Team toured extensively, sixty left (6)ELEVEN
14 Suspect flowing stream is holding up everything (5,1,3)SMELL A RAT
16 Ones who check hair do play a part (9)ACTRESSES
17 Everyone will talk about Sydney's suburbs – a place to relax (4,5)EASY CHAIR
20 Law shows bias over stretch (6)SPRAWL
21 Show courage or pay up – man makes way for son (6)METTLE
23 Correct opening, wrong ending... (5)DEBUG
24 ...seconds before lazy Susan could commit a sin (5)STRAY
25 Somebody in the Director's office (5)TORSO

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Endless story family doctor developed into topic (7,5)
9 A door well designed for truck (3-6)
10 Have home next to old green (5)
11 Plant receiving a gentle touch (6)
12 Solid vessel in trouble (8)
14 If teased badly, time to be despondent (9)
15 Range covered by disco perhaps (5)
16 In distress, divided (3,2)
17 Fearful about agent, turned and ran away (9)
19 Final net value resolved (8)
21 Stoat’s hesitation in front of pit (6)
23 One not using animal products for example in vehicle (5)
24 Serious post in place in Kent (9)
25 Station group angry after tea (7,5)


Down
1 Wrong test for the oddly reliable person (5,2,8) TOWER OF STRENGTH
2 Hurry up and appear with second instrument (4,5) LOOK SHARP
3 Home and dry, having no heart for form of racing (4) INDY
4 Enormous worry newspaper raised with trade union article (10) GARGANTUAN
5 Egg-shaped ornament initially empty (5) OVOID
6 Union rebel sighs, ordered to show sociability (15)
7 Mild pressure applied to edge of Bakewell tart (6)
8 Great footballer occupied by work for human beings (6)
13 Musical song’s aim is varied (4,6)
15 Wild horse, pure one with unusual power (9)
16 Stick around with permission (6)
18 Democrat studies fears (6)
20 Number on love right for singer (5)
22 Powder used by hospital cleaner (4)


http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8661433.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Endless story family doctor developed into topic (7,5)
9 A door well designed for truck (3-6)
10 Have home next to old green (5)
11 Plant receiving a gentle touch (6)
12 Solid vessel in trouble (8)
14 If teased badly, time to be despondent (9)
15 Range covered by disco perhaps (5)
16 In distress, divided (3,2)
17 Fearful about agent, turned and ran away (9)
19 Final net value resolved (8)
21 Stoat’s hesitation in front of pit (6)
23 One not using animal products for example in vehicle (5)
24 Serious post in place in Kent (9)
25 Station group angry after tea (7,5)


Down
1 Wrong test for the oddly reliable person (5,2,8) TOWER OF STRENGTH
2 Hurry up and appear with second instrument (4,5) LOOK SHARP
3 Home and dry, having no heart for form of racing (4) INDY
4 Enormous worry newspaper raised with trade union article (10) GARGANTUAN
5 Egg-shaped ornament initially empty (5) OVOID
6 Union rebel sighs, ordered to show sociability (15)NEIGHBOURLINESS
7 Mild pressure applied to edge of Bakewell tart (6)
8 Great footballer occupied by work for human beings (6)PEOPLE
13 Musical song’s aim is varied (4,6)
15 Wild horse, pure one with unusual power (9)
16 Stick around with permission (6)
18 Democrat studies fears (6)DREADS
20 Number on love right for singer (5)TENOR
22 Powder used by hospital cleaner (4)TALC

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Endless story family doctor developed into topic (7,5)
9 A door well designed for truck (3-6)
10 Have home next to old green (5)
11 Plant receiving a gentle touch (6)9B]CARESS[/B]
12 Solid vessel in trouble (8)HARDSHIP
14 If teased badly, time to be despondent (9)
15 Range covered by disco perhaps (5)SCOPE
16 In distress, divided (3,2)
17 Fearful about agent, turned and ran away (9)
19 Final net value resolved (8)EVENTUAL
21 Stoat’s hesitation in front of pit (6)ERMINE
23 One not using animal products for example in vehicle (5)VEGAN
24 Serious post in place in Kent (9)
25 Station group angry after tea (7,5)


Down
1 Wrong test for the oddly reliable person (5,2,8) TOWER OF STRENGTH
2 Hurry up and appear with second instrument (4,5) LOOK SHARP
3 Home and dry, having no heart for form of racing (4) INDY
4 Enormous worry newspaper raised with trade union article (10) GARGANTUAN
5 Egg-shaped ornament initially empty (5) OVOID
6 Union rebel sighs, ordered to show sociability (15)NEIGHBOURLINESS
7 Mild pressure applied to edge of Bakewell tart (6)
8 Great footballer occupied by work for human beings (6)PEOPLE
13 Musical song’s aim is varied (4,6)
15 Wild horse, pure one with unusual power (9)
16 Stick around with permission (6)
18 Democrat studies fears (6)DREADS
20 Number on love right for singer (5)TENOR
22 Powder used by hospital cleaner (4)TALC

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11713/article8663157.ece

ACROSS
1 Bit plump, but he made safe journey finally (6)
4 Express doubt on call to involve him in the killing (8)
9 Sailing out, one lost the message (6)
10 Female on the run with boyfriend carrying a torch (8)
12 City of Lincoln – Rabbi will want to return (8)
13 Fluff roll, happiness cut short (6)
15 Determine aim – wandering in the morning (4,8)
18 Even he is part of group making annual report (7,5)
21 Don assumes university is under pressure (6)
22 Guy having red wine was a piano maker (8)
24 Changing leadership – a disaster for West (8)
25 Under one's feet some pets nip around (6)
26 Cursing us – it's so hot outside (8)
27 Short tribute for working capital (6)

DOWN
1 Acts like Robinson Crusoe (8)
2 Tune sung sadly, they are balmy (8)
3 He is after black money – the promoter (5,10)
5 Not a nice fruit, they say (4)
6 Subject will use concept – crime will be solved (8,7)
7 Go with blue, green and a touch of yellow (6)
8 Off to buy ecstasy, that's for sure (3,3)
11 Live on royalty, able to hold a drink (4,3)
14 Bill introduced to cut outlay finally, due to heavy consumption (7)
16 It's the main ingredient (8)
17 When placed under supports, does not move (5,3)
19 Loves to embrace girl, we deem it disgraceful (6)
20 Nothing clear about the voice (6)
23 Bull not caught immediately (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Bit plump, but he made safe journey finally (6)
4 Express doubt on call to involve him in the killing (8)
9 Sailing out, one lost the message (6)SIGNAL
10 Female on the run with boyfriend carrying a torch (8)
12 City of Lincoln – Rabbi will want to return (8)
13 Fluff roll, happiness cut short (6)
15 Determine aim – wandering in the morning (4,8)
18 Even he is part of group making annual report (7,5)BALANCE SHEET
21 Don assumes university is under pressure (6)DURESS
22 Guy having red wine was a piano maker (8)
24 Changing leadership – a disaster for West (8)OCCIDENT
25 Under one's feet some pets nip around (6)INSTEP
26 Cursing us – it's so hot outside (8)
27 Short tribute for working capital (6)

DOWN
1 Acts like Robinson Crusoe (8)
2 Tune sung sadly, they are balmy (8)
3 He is after black money – the promoter (5,10)
5 Not a nice fruit, they say (4)
6 Subject will use concept – crime will be solved (8,7)
7 Go with blue, green and a touch of yellow (6)
8 Off to buy ecstasy, that's for sure (3,3)
11 Live on royalty, able to hold a drink (4,3)
14 Bill introduced to cut outlay finally, due to heavy consumption (7)
16 It's the main ingredient (8)
17 When placed under supports, does not move (5,3)
19 Loves to embrace girl, we deem it disgraceful (6)
20 Nothing clear about the voice (6)
23 Bull not caught immediately (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Bit plump, but he made safe journey finally (6)
4 Express doubt on call to involve him in the killing (8)
9 Sailing out, one lost the message (6)SIGNAL
10 Female on the run with boyfriend carrying a torch (8)
12 City of Lincoln – Rabbi will want to return (8)
13 Fluff roll, happiness cut short (6)
15 Determine aim – wandering in the morning (4,8)
18 Even he is part of group making annual report (7,5)BALANCE SHEET
21 Don assumes university is under pressure (6)DURESS
22 Guy having red wine was a piano maker (8)
24 Changing leadership – a disaster for West (8)OCCIDENT
25 Under one's feet some pets nip around (6)INSTEP
26 Cursing us – it's so hot outside (8)
27 Short tribute for working capital (6)

DOWN
1 Acts like Robinson Crusoe (8)CASTAWAY
2 Tune sung sadly, they are balmy (8)UNGUENTS
3 He is after black money – the promoter (5,10)BRAND AMBASSADOR
5 Not a nice fruit, they say (4)UGLY
6 Subject will use concept – crime will be solved (8,7)COMPUTER SCIENCE
7 Go with blue, green and a touch of yellow (6)
8 Off to buy ecstasy, that's for sure (3,3)
11 Live on royalty, able to hold a drink (4,3)
14 Bill introduced to cut outlay finally, due to heavy consumption (7)
16 It's the main ingredient (8)
17 When placed under supports, does not move (5,3)
19 Loves to embrace girl, we deem it disgraceful (6)
20 Nothing clear about the voice (6)
23 Bull not caught immediately (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Bit plump, but he made safe journey finally (6)CHUBBY
4 Express doubt on call to involve him in the killing (8)BUTCHERY
9 Sailing out, one lost the message (6)SIGNAL
10 Female on the run with boyfriend carrying a torch (8)FLAMBEAU
12 City of Lincoln – Rabbi will want to return (8)ABERDEEN
13 Fluff roll, happiness cut short (6)BUNGLE
15 Determine aim – wandering in the morning (4,8)ANTE MERIDIEM
18 Even he is part of group making annual report (7,5)BALANCE SHEET
21 Don assumes university is under pressure (6)DURESS
22 Guy having red wine was a piano maker (8)STEINWAY
24 Changing leadership – a disaster for West (8)OCCIDENT
25 Under one's feet some pets nip around (6)INSTEP
26 Cursing us – it's so hot outside (8)SWEARING
27 Short tribute for working capital (6)BEIRUT

DOWN
1 Acts like Robinson Crusoe (8)CASTAWAY
2 Tune sung sadly, they are balmy (8)UNGUENTS
3 He is after black money – the promoter (5,10)BRAND AMBASSADOR
5 Not a nice fruit, they say (4)UGLY
6 Subject will use concept – crime will be solved (8,7)COMPUTER SCIENCE
7 Go with blue, green and a touch of yellow (6)ENERGY
8 Off to buy ecstasy, that's for sure (3,3)YOU BET
11 Live on royalty, able to hold a drink (4,3)BEER CAN
14 Bill introduced to cut outlay finally, due to heavy consumption (7)EDACITY
16 It's the main ingredient (8)SEAWATER
17 When placed under supports, does not move (5,3)STAYS PUT
19 Loves to embrace girl, we deem it disgraceful (6)ODIOUS
20 Nothing clear about the voice (6)ORACLE
23 Bull not caught immediately (4)ANON

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
6 & 27 Ac. There is also history in the making of dentifrice in Paris (5,5)
7 Like modern subject from old kingdom (8)
10 Two parts of circle briefly join at a place in Greece (7)
11 Cloth, paper and zebra skin (7)
12 Pitman against a Greek Goddess (7)
13 Girl's disheartened, still too young to shine (7)
14 In knowledge, payment on date amounts to nothing (7,4)
19 Royal code for a top banana (7)
21 The Italian chronicle about new dish (7)
23 Desperate – the country almost got it back (7)
25 Winner, a bit offensive (7)
26 Herb's especially husked and ground (8)
27 See 6 Ac. (5)

DOWN
1 One by one going through volumes – fiery and given to eruptions (8)
2 Drink bar comes up under a veil (6)
3 Crazy family may bring one down (6,4)
4 European city in the middle of industrial action (4)
5 Bird, two girls and a model (6)
6 It's allowed to get into public transport with a physical injury (6)
8 Type of music makes a boy get into a fit (7)
9 Browbeat two females in the family (5)
13 Arms stay a bit longer in his arms (10)
15 Originally computerised – coder removed by force (7)
16 Cramped quarters for those out of favour (8)
17 Canoe or craft, forces leave and trainees join (5)
18 Play a note for it to reproduce, perhaps (6)
20 Peer into the city, almost (6)
22 Philby's cover as a mole, wasn't enough (6)
24 One in jail for killing his brother (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11714/article8666918.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
6 & 27 Ac. There is also history in the making of dentifrice in Paris (5,5) TOOTH PASTE
7 Like modern subject from old kingdom (8) ASSYRIAN
10 Two parts of circle briefly join at a place in Greece (7) ARCADIA
11 Cloth, paper and zebra skin (7) ORGANZA
12 Pitman against a Greek Goddess (7) MINERVA
13 Girl's disheartened, still too young to shine (7)
14 In knowledge, payment on date amounts to nothing (7,4)
19 Royal code for a top banana (7)
21 The Italian chronicle about new dish (7)
23 Desperate – the country almost got it back (7)
25 Winner, a bit offensive (7)
26 Herb's especially husked and ground (8)
27 See 6 Ac. (5)

DOWN
1 One by one going through volumes – fiery and given to eruptions (8)
2 Drink bar comes up under a veil (6)
3 Crazy family may bring one down (6,4)
4 European city in the middle of industrial action (4)
5 Bird, two girls and a model (6)
6 It's allowed to get into public transport with a physical injury (6)
8 Type of music makes a boy get into a fit (7)
9 Browbeat two females in the family (5)
13 Arms stay a bit longer in his arms (10)
15 Originally computerised – coder removed by force (7)
16 Cramped quarters for those out of favour (8)
17 Canoe or craft, forces leave and trainees join (5)
18 Play a note for it to reproduce, perhaps (6)
20 Peer into the city, almost (6)
22 Philby's cover as a mole, wasn't enough (6)
24 One in jail for killing his brother (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
6 & 27 Ac. There is also history in the making of dentifrice in Paris (5,5) TOOTH PASTE
7 Like modern subject from old kingdom (8) ASSYRIAN
10 Two parts of circle briefly join at a place in Greece (7) ARCADIA
11 Cloth, paper and zebra skin (7) ORGANZA
12 Pitman against a Greek Goddess (7) MINERVA
13 Girl's disheartened, still too young to shine (7)
14 In knowledge, payment on date amounts to nothing (7,4)
19 Royal code for a top banana (7)
21 The Italian chronicle about new dish (7)
23 Desperate – the country almost got it back (7)
25 Winner, a bit offensive (7)
26 Herb's especially husked and ground (8)ALLSPICE
27 See 6 Ac. (5)

DOWN
1 One by one going through volumes – fiery and given to eruptions (8)VOLCANIC
2 Drink bar comes up under a veil (6)
3 Crazy family may bring one down (6,4)BANANA SKIN
4 European city in the middle of industrial action (4)
5 Bird, two girls and a model (6)
6 It's allowed to get into public transport with a physical injury (6)
8 Type of music makes a boy get into a fit (7)
9 Browbeat two females in the family (5)
13 Arms stay a bit longer in his arms (10)
15 Originally computerised – coder removed by force (7)
16 Cramped quarters for those out of favour (8)
17 Canoe or craft, forces leave and trainees join (5)
18 Play a note for it to reproduce, perhaps (6)
20 Peer into the city, almost (6)NEARLY
22 Philby's cover as a mole, wasn't enough (6)
24 One in jail for killing his brother (4)CAIN

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
6 & 27 Ac. There is also history in the making of dentifrice in Paris (5,5) TOOTH PASTE
7 Like modern subject from old kingdom (8) ASSYRIAN
10 Two parts of circle briefly join at a place in Greece (7) ARCADIA
11 Cloth, paper and zebra skin (7) ORGANZA
12 Pitman against a Greek Goddess (7) MINERVA
13 Girl's disheartened, still too young to shine (7)
14 In knowledge, payment on date amounts to nothing (7,4)
19 Royal code for a top banana (7)
21 The Italian chronicle about new dish (7)
23 Desperate – the country almost got it back (7)FRANTIC
25 Winner, a bit offensive (7)
26 Herb's especially husked and ground (8)ALLSPICE
27 See 6 Ac. (5)

DOWN
1 One by one going through volumes – fiery and given to eruptions (8)VOLCANIC
2 Drink bar comes up under a veil (6)CHADOR
3 Crazy family may bring one down (6,4)BANANA SKIN
4 European city in the middle of industrial action (4)
5 Bird, two girls and a model (6)
6 It's allowed to get into public transport with a physical injury (6)
8 Type of music makes a boy get into a fit (7)
9 Browbeat two females in the family (5)
13 Arms stay a bit longer in his arms (10)GUNSLINGER
15 Originally computerised – coder removed by force (7)IMPETUS
16 Cramped quarters for those out of favour (8)
17 Canoe or craft, forces leave and trainees join (5)
18 Play a note for it to reproduce, perhaps (6)
20 Peer into the city, almost (6)NEARLY
22 Philby's cover as a mole, wasn't enough (6)SKIMPY
24 One in jail for killing his brother (4)CAIN

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
6 & 27 Ac. There is also history in the making of dentifrice in Paris (5,5) TOOTH PASTE
7 Like modern subject from old kingdom (8) ASSYRIAN
10 Two parts of circle briefly join at a place in Greece (7) ARCADIA
11 Cloth, paper and zebra skin (7) ORGANZA
12 Pitman against a Greek Goddess (7) MINERVA
13 Girl's disheartened, still too young to shine (7)GLISTEN
14 In knowledge, payment on date amounts to nothing (7,4)CHICKEN FEED
19 Royal code for a top banana (7)KINGPIN
21 The Italian chronicle about new dish (7)LASAGNA
23 Desperate – the country almost got it back (7)FRANTIC
25 Winner, a bit offensive (7)NOISOME
26 Herb's especially husked and ground (8)ALLSPICE
27 See 6 Ac. (5)

DOWN
1 One by one going through volumes – fiery and given to eruptions (8)VOLCANIC
2 Drink bar comes up under a veil (6)CHADOR
3 Crazy family may bring one down (6,4)BANANA SKIN
4 European city in the middle of industrial action (4)OSLO
5 Bird, two girls and a model (6)GANNET
6 It's allowed to get into public transport with a physical injury (6)TRAUMA
8 Type of music makes a boy get into a fit (7)RAGTIME
9 Browbeat two females in the family (5)DAUNT
13 Arms stay a bit longer in his arms (10)GUNSLINGER
15 Originally computerised – coder removed by force (7)IMPETUS
16 Cramped quarters for those out of favour (8)DOGHOUSE
17 Canoe or craft, forces leave and trainees join (5)SKIFF
18 Play a note for it to reproduce, perhaps (6)GAMETE
20 Peer into the city, almost (6)NEARLY
22 Philby's cover as a mole, wasn't enough (6)SKIMPY
24 One in jail for killing his brother (4)CAIN

:clap::clap::clap: very good!

[Joshuaceada]

Scintillator

ACROSS
1 Band to provide with weapons and permit (6)
4 A simple way to thwart shot in cricket (8)
9 Semi-repetition is part of fitting formula (6)
10 Inertia, I see, does not stay during Christmas (8)
12 Greed shows through in a victory scramble (8)
13 Soldiers track missing baby (6)
15 Jubilant journalist quits to get out of office (4)
16 Trusts on line-up so misplaced (6,4)
19 Prescribe tots no pre-treatment in this medicine (10)
20 Extract a nutritious secretion (4)
23 Where it's regressive mistake to hit ball onto meshwork (6)
25 Football's leader database ropes in a champion in the interim (8)
27 My second lecturer guarded like a parent (8)
28 Love to work on time – a long time (6)
29 Hang around with liberal pal, and ask to keep mouth shut (8)
30 Newspapers' brain and heart, for example (6)

DOWN
1 Newcomer finds established musician mostly a competitor (7)
2 Bhima's weapon tears miscreant and breaks up (9)
3 Suppose former partner gave a quick kiss, say (6)
5 Stray mad man found killed in Namma Metro supposedly (4)
6 Blow up lens; miss being thin (8)
7 Comrade of a Communist nation (5)
8 Attempt bravely to pass year in a natural satellite (3,2,2)
11 Three articles on Right that's fundamental (2,5)
14 Interest in Britain is diminished for snack (7)
17 She has one kid to dress up and a pair to be put in disguise (9)
18 Consignment of French uniform (8)
19 Upset, wishful Amit: "Potato sandwiches most desirable!" (7)
21 Baggage placed above somewhat nervous young ones (7)
22 Party work demanding physical effort (6)
24 Native home one sold off in hill station (5)
26 People adept in giving excuse (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11715/article8672267.ece

[Russellfhc]

ACROSS
1 Band to provide with weapons and permit (6) ARM LET
4 A simple way to thwart shot in cricket (8)
9 Semi-repetition is part of fitting formula (6)
10 Inertia, I see, does not stay during Christmas (8)
12 Greed shows through in a victory scramble (8)VORACITY*
13 Soldiers track missing baby (6) INFANT(-ry)
15 Jubilant journalist quits to get out of office (4)
16 Trusts on line-up so misplaced (6,4)
19 Prescribe tots no pre-treatment in this medicine (10)
20 Extract a nutritious secretion (4)
23 Where it's regressive mistake to hit ball onto meshwork (6) TEN NIS<-
25 Football's leader database ropes in a champion in the interim (8)
27 My second lecturer guarded like a parent (8)
28 Love to work on time – a long time (6)
29 Hang around with liberal pal, and ask to keep mouth shut (8)
30 Newspapers' brain and heart, for example (6)

DOWN
1 Newcomer finds established musician mostly a competitor (7)
2 Bhima's weapon tears miscreant and breaks up (9)
3 Suppose former partner gave a quick kiss, say (6)
5 Stray mad man found killed in Namma Metro supposedly (4)
6 Blow up lens; miss being thin (8)SLIMNESS*
7 Comrade of a Communist nation (5)
8 Attempt bravely to pass year in a natural satellite (3,2,2)
11 Three articles on Right that's fundamental (2,5)
14 Interest in Britain is diminished for snack (7)
17 She has one kid to dress up and a pair to be put in disguise (9)
18 Consignment of French uniform (8)
19 Upset, wishful Amit: "Potato sandwiches most desirable!" (7)
21 Baggage placed above somewhat nervous young ones (7)
22 Party work demanding physical effort (6)
24 Native home one sold off in hill station (5)
26 People adept in giving excuse (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Band to provide with weapons and permit (6) ARM LET
4 A simple way to thwart shot in cricket (8)
9 Semi-repetition is part of fitting formula (6)
10 Inertia, I see, does not stay during Christmas (8)
12 Greed shows through in a victory scramble (8)VORACITY*
13 Soldiers track missing baby (6) INFANT(-ry)
15 Jubilant journalist quits to get out of office (4)
16 Trusts on line-up so misplaced (6,4)
19 Prescribe tots no pre-treatment in this medicine (10)
20 Extract a nutritious secretion (4)
23 Where it's regressive mistake to hit ball onto meshwork (6) TEN NIS<-
25 Football's leader database ropes in a champion in the interim (8)
27 My second lecturer guarded like a parent (8)
28 Love to work on time – a long time (6)
29 Hang around with liberal pal, and ask to keep mouth shut (8)
30 Newspapers' brain and heart, for example (6)

DOWN
1 Newcomer finds established musician mostly a competitor (7)
2 Bhima's weapon tears miscreant and breaks up (9)
3 Suppose former partner gave a quick kiss, say (6)
5 Stray mad man found killed in Namma Metro supposedly (4)ROAM
6 Blow up lens; miss being thin (8)SLIMNESS*
7 Comrade of a Communist nation (5)
8 Attempt bravely to pass year in a natural satellite (3,2,2)
11 Three articles on Right that's fundamental (2,5)AT HEART
14 Interest in Britain is diminished for snack (7)
17 She has one kid to dress up and a pair to be put in disguise (9)
18 Consignment of French uniform (8)
19 Upset, wishful Amit: "Potato sandwiches most desirable!" (7)OPTIMAL
21 Baggage placed above somewhat nervous young ones (7)KITTENS
22 Party work demanding physical effort (6)LABOUR
24 Native home one sold off in hill station (5)
26 People adept in giving excuse (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Band to provide with weapons and permit (6) ARMLET
4 A simple way to thwart shot in cricket (8)CROSSCUT
9 Semi-repetition is part of fitting formula (6)RECIPE
10 Inertia, I see, does not stay during Christmas (8)NATIVITY
12 Greed shows through in a victory scramble (8)VORACITY*
13 Soldiers track missing baby (6) INFANT(-ry)
15 Jubilant journalist quits to get out of office (4)LATE
16 Trusts on line-up so misplaced (6,4)RELIES UPON
19 Prescribe tots no pre-treatment in this medicine (10)OBSTETRICS
20 Extract a nutritious secretion (4)MILK
23 Where it's regressive mistake to hit ball onto meshwork (6) TEN NIS<-
25 Football's leader database ropes in a champion in the interim (8)FINALIST
27 My second lecturer guarded like a parent (8)MOTHERLY
28 Love to work on time – a long time (6)DOTAGE
29 Hang around with liberal pal, and ask to keep mouth shut (8)LALLYGAG
30 Newspapers' brain and heart, for example (6)ORGANS

DOWN
1 Newcomer finds established musician mostly a competitor (7)ARRIVAL
2 Bhima's weapon tears miscreant and breaks up (9)MACERATES
3 Suppose former partner gave a quick kiss, say (6)EXPECT
5 Stray mad man found killed in Namma Metro supposedly (4)ROAM
6 Blow up lens; miss being thin (8)SLIMNESS*
7 Comrade of a Communist nation (5)CHINA
8 Attempt bravely to pass year in a natural satellite (3,2,2)TRY IT ON
11 Three articles on Right that's fundamental (2,5)AT HEART
14 Interest in Britain is diminished for snack (7)BISCUIT
17 She has one kid to dress up and a pair to be put in disguise (9)PRIMIPARA
18 Consignment of French uniform (8)DELIVERY
19 Upset, wishful Amit: "Potato sandwiches most desirable!" (7)OPTIMAL
21 Baggage placed above somewhat nervous young ones (7)KITTENS
22 Party work demanding physical effort (6)LABOUR
24 Native home one sold off in hill station (5)NATAL
26 People adept in giving excuse (4)PLEA

:clap::clap::clap: Tough "labour'!!!

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

ACROSS
8 Metropolitan Police Service headquarters releases northern UK compound (4)
9 Throw away the sap (5)
10 Money making plant or herb (4)
11 Little bear is terrified at first with an artist like Picasso (6)
12 Type of test for which dentist does not use writing instruments (4,4)
13 Queen’s sixth commercial tax officer’s on air, as rescheduled (8)
15 First Europeans join together and come out (6)
17 Elephant litters have initially hazy and distorted shadow (7)
19 Leaves on road with pieces of South African money (7)
22 Sepoy goes back after primary meeting with sighted persons (6)
24 After Yankee left, only chess is played at the famous Scottish lake (4,4)
26 Remix cos mixture for ritual to drive away demons (8)
28 Chief husband is fat (6)
30 Record measuring instrument (4)
31 Goodbye! Die in Australia! (5)
32 Make a gun ready to shoot a male bird (4)

DOWN
1 Indian government official has bachelor's degree before university started (4)
2 Owned up and let in (8)
3 Journalist dies horribly, without a hint of suffering, on a mountain (6)
4 Reversible German person's furniture (7)
5 Most economical to pack simian in a box (8)
6 Pilgrim pedestrian carries hamper (6)
7 Peruvian civilisation found in Wetaskiwin, Canada (4)
14 Elephant tusk material or ivy compound? (5)
16 & 29 Ask big doc about declaration of the return of the almighty (3,2)
18 Healthcare institution for treatment of a shot lip (8)
20 Declare that an ounce can have new impregnation (8)
21 Spinster's old card game (3,4)
23 He carries bags, O'Henry (6)
25 Law in Central United States about a spiny plant (6)
27 Cross Sam's return – it is celebrated six days before the end of the year (4)
29 See 16 (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11716/article8677222.ece

[Russellfhc]

ACROSS
8 Metropolitan Police Service headquarters releases northern UK compound (4)
9 Throw away the sap (5)
10 Money making plant or herb (4)
11 Little bear is terrified at first with an artist like Picasso (6)
12 Type of test for which dentist does not use writing instruments (4,4)
13 Queen’s sixth commercial tax officer’s on air, as rescheduled (8)
15 First Europeans join together and come out (6)
17 Elephant litters have initially hazy and distorted shadow (7)
19 Leaves on road with pieces of South African money (7)
22 Sepoy goes back after primary meeting with sighted persons (6)
24 After Yankee left, only chess is played at the famous Scottish lake (4,4)
26 Remix cos mixture for ritual to drive away demons (8)
28 Chief husband is fat (6)
30 Record measuring instrument (4)
31 Goodbye! Die in Australia! (5)
32 Make a gun ready to shoot a male bird (4)

DOWN
1 Indian government official has bachelor's degree before university started (4)
2 Owned up and let in (8)
3 Journalist dies horribly, without a hint of suffering, on a mountain (6)
4 Reversible German person's furniture (7) ->OTTO<- MAN
5 Most economical to pack simian in a box (8)
6 Pilgrim pedestrian carries hamper (6)
7 Peruvian civilisation found in Wetaskiwin, Canada (4) INCA(T)
14 Elephant tusk material or ivy compound? (5)
16 & 29 Ask big doc about declaration of the return of the almighty (3,2)
18 Healthcare institution for treatment of a shot lip (8) HOSPITAL*
20 Declare that an ounce can have new impregnation (8) AN NOU(N)CE*
21 Spinster's old card game (3,4)
23 He carries bags, O'Henry (6)
25 Law in Central United States about a spiny plant (6)C(ACT)US
27 Cross Sam's return – it is celebrated six days before the end of the year (4)
29 See 16 (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
8 Metropolitan Police Service headquarters releases northern UK compound (4)
9 Throw away the sap (5)
10 Money making plant or herb (4)
11 Little bear is terrified at first with an artist like Picasso (6)
12 Type of test for which dentist does not use writing instruments (4,4) ORAL EXAM
13 Queen’s sixth commercial tax officer’s on air, as rescheduled (8) VICTORIA
15 First Europeans join together and come out (6) EMERGE
17 Elephant litters have initially hazy and distorted shadow (7) HOWDAHS
19 Leaves on road with pieces of South African money (7) STRANDS
22 Sepoy goes back after primary meeting with sighted persons (6)
24 After Yankee left, only chess is played at the famous Scottish lake (4,4)
26 Remix cos mixture for ritual to drive away demons (8)
28 Chief husband is fat (6)
30 Record measuring instrument (4)
31 Goodbye! Die in Australia! (5)
32 Make a gun ready to shoot a male bird (4)

DOWN
1 Indian government official has bachelor's degree before university started (4)
2 Owned up and let in (8)
3 Journalist dies horribly, without a hint of suffering, on a mountain (6)
4 Reversible German person's furniture (7) ->OTTO<- MAN
5 Most economical to pack simian in a box (8)
6 Pilgrim pedestrian carries hamper (6)
7 Peruvian civilisation found in Wetaskiwin, Canada (4) INCA(T)
14 Elephant tusk material or ivy compound? (5)
16 & 29 Ask big doc about declaration of the return of the almighty (3,2)
18 Healthcare institution for treatment of a shot lip (8) HOSPITAL*
20 Declare that an ounce can have new impregnation (8) AN NOU(N)CE*
21 Spinster's old card game (3,4)
23 He carries bags, O'Henry (6)
25 Law in Central United States about a spiny plant (6)C(ACT)US
27 Cross Sam's return – it is celebrated six days before the end of the year (4)
29 See 16 (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
8 Metropolitan Police Service headquarters releases northern UK compound (4)
9 Throw away the sap (5)
10 Money making plant or herb (4)
11 Little bear is terrified at first with an artist like Picasso (6)
12 Type of test for which dentist does not use writing instruments (4,4) ORAL EXAM
13 Queen’s sixth commercial tax officer’s on air, as rescheduled (8) VICTORIA
15 First Europeans join together and come out (6) EMERGE
17 Elephant litters have initially hazy and distorted shadow (7) HOWDAHS
19 Leaves on road with pieces of South African money (7) STRANDS
22 Sepoy goes back after primary meeting with sighted persons (6)
24 After Yankee left, only chess is played at the famous Scottish lake (4,4)
26 Remix cos mixture for ritual to drive away demons (8)
28 Chief husband is fat (6)
30 Record measuring instrument (4)
31 Goodbye! Die in Australia! (5)
32 Make a gun ready to shoot a male bird (4)

DOWN
1 Indian government official has bachelor's degree before university started (4)
2 Owned up and let in (8)
3 Journalist dies horribly, without a hint of suffering, on a mountain (6)
4 Reversible German person's furniture (7) ->OTTO<- MAN
5 Most economical to pack simian in a box (8)
6 Pilgrim pedestrian carries hamper (6)
7 Peruvian civilisation found in Wetaskiwin, Canada (4) INCA(T)
14 Elephant tusk material or ivy compound? (5)IVORY
16 & 29 Ask big doc about declaration of the return of the almighty (3,2)GOD IS BACK
18 Healthcare institution for treatment of a shot lip (8) HOSPITAL*
20 Declare that an ounce can have new impregnation (8) AN NOU(N)CE*
21 Spinster's old card game (3,4)OLD MAID
23 He carries bags, O'Henry (6)PORTER
25 Law in Central United States about a spiny plant (6)C(ACT)US
27 Cross Sam's return – it is celebrated six days before the end of the year (4)XMAS
29 See 16 (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Metropolitan Police Service headquarters releases northern UK compound (4)
9 Throw away the sap (5)
10 Money making plant or herb (4)
11 Little bear is terrified at first with an artist like Picasso (6)
12 Type of test for which dentist does not use writing instruments (4,4) ORAL EXAM
13 Queen’s sixth commercial tax officer’s on air, as rescheduled (8) VICTORIA
15 First Europeans join together and come out (6) EMERGE
17 Elephant litters have initially hazy and distorted shadow (7) HOWDAHS
19 Leaves on road with pieces of South African money (7) STRANDS
22 Sepoy goes back after primary meeting with sighted persons (6)
24 After Yankee left, only chess is played at the famous Scottish lake (4,4)
26 Remix cos mixture for ritual to drive away demons (8)EXORCISM
28 Chief husband is fat (6)CHUBBY
30 Record measuring instrument (4)TAPE
31 Goodbye! Die in Australia! (5)ADIEU
32 Make a gun ready to shoot a male bird (4)COCK

DOWN
1 Indian government official has bachelor's degree before university started (4)
2 Owned up and let in (8)
3 Journalist dies horribly, without a hint of suffering, on a mountain (6)
4 Reversible German person's furniture (7) ->OTTO<- MAN
5 Most economical to pack simian in a box (8)
6 Pilgrim pedestrian carries hamper (6)
7 Peruvian civilisation found in Wetaskiwin, Canada (4) INCA(T)
14 Elephant tusk material or ivy compound? (5)IVORY
16 & 29 Ask big doc about declaration of the return of the almighty (3,2)GOD IS BACK
18 Healthcare institution for treatment of a shot lip (8) HOSPITAL*
20 Declare that an ounce can have new impregnation (8) AN NOU(N)CE*
21 Spinster's old card game (3,4)OLD MAID
23 He carries bags, O'Henry (6)PORTER
25 Law in Central United States about a spiny plant (6)C(ACT)US
27 Cross Sam's return – it is celebrated six days before the end of the year (4)XMAS
29 See 16 (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Metropolitan Police Service headquarters releases northern UK compound (4)YARD
9 Throw away the sap (5)DITCH
10 Money making plant or herb (4)MINT
11 Little bear is terrified at first with an artist like Picasso (6)CUBIST
12 Type of test for which dentist does not use writing instruments (4,4) ORAL EXAM
13 Queen’s sixth commercial tax officer’s on air, as rescheduled (8) VICTORIA
15 First Europeans join together and come out (6) EMERGE
17 Elephant litters have initially hazy and distorted shadow (7) HOWDAHS
19 Leaves on road with pieces of South African money (7) STRANDS
22 Sepoy goes back after primary meeting with sighted persons (6)MYOPES
24 After Yankee left, only chess is played at the famous Scottish lake (4,4)LOCH NESS
26 Remix cos mixture for ritual to drive away demons (8)EXORCISM
28 Chief husband is fat (6)CHUBBY
30 Record measuring instrument (4)TAPE
31 Goodbye! Die in Australia! (5)ADIEU
32 Make a gun ready to shoot a male bird (4)COCK

DOWN
1 Indian government official has bachelor's degree before university started (4)BABU
2 Owned up and let in (8)ADMITTED
3 Journalist dies horribly, without a hint of suffering, on a mountain (6)EDITOR
4 Reversible German person's furniture (7) ->OTTO<- MAN
5 Most economical to pack simian in a box (8)CHEAPEST
6 Pilgrim pedestrian carries hamper (6)IMPEDE
7 Peruvian civilisation found in Wetaskiwin, Canada (4) INCA(T)
14 Elephant tusk material or ivy compound? (5)IVORY
16 & 29 Ask big doc about declaration of the return of the almighty (3,2)GOD IS BACK
18 Healthcare institution for treatment of a shot lip (8) HOSPITAL*
20 Declare that an ounce can have new impregnation (8) AN NOU(N)CE*
21 Spinster's old card game (3,4)OLD MAID
23 He carries bags, O'Henry (6)PORTER
25 Law in Central United States about a spiny plant (6)C(ACT)US
27 Cross Sam's return – it is celebrated six days before the end of the year (4)XMAS
29 See 16 (4)

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