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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Dear friends, let us continue our happy activity in this new thread!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Trouble troubled Sid and Burt (7)
5 Girl's endless anger in auto repair shop (6)
9 Had defeated daughter to drop off (5)
10 Dubiously get leader consigned to obscurity (9)
11 By river, dare building sitting rooms (7)
12 Telling sweep of fish trap (4,3)
13 Dekhiye, the old left and somehow hoofed it (5)
14 Badly need goodwill, having lost fine attempt (9)
16 Boy to match a kind of bridge hand (5,4)
19 Firm's top man gets a shade (5)
21 More eccentric with a more pert officer commanding gone (7)
23 And big iron endlessly distributed by African city (7)
24 Artist after artist to avoid short, frilly dress (2-2,5)
25 Indian aunty sports primarily haldi shade (5)
26 Old English essayist’s mettle mentioned (6)
27 Finishing one's i's (7)

Down
1 Study well for a project, not just clean, wash clothes and iron (2,4,8)
2 Where you can expose yourself and bask, no doubt (3,4)
3 A cow is ... (losing dollars and getting tense doubly, it is said) (7)
4 Dandy includes request for memorandum (9)
5 Short gun girl held up in prison camp (5)
6 Large dispersal and retrieval of top-class finery (7)
7 Don to enjoy really (3,4)
8 Letting one's opinions know, without giving facts, masks its ideal origin (14)
15 Blasted boy up on a boy (9)
17 Sailor with a container comes up — it's pale red in colour (7)
18 Put out again about the controversy (7)
19 Fair play by noise-maker (7)
20 Delhi thief and a soldier are leaders of movements (7)
22 Paid encomiums, leaving out Physical Director's uplift (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11541/article7832785.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Trouble troubled Sid and Burt (7)
5 Girl's endless anger in auto repair shop (6)
9 Had defeated daughter to drop off (5)
10 Dubiously get leader consigned to obscurity (9) RELEGATED*
11 By river, dare building sitting rooms (7)
12 Telling sweep of fish trap (4,3)
13 Dekhiye, the old left and somehow hoofed it (5)
14 Badly need goodwill, having lost fine attempt (9) (ENDE*)([-f]AVOUR)
16 Boy to match a kind of bridge hand (5,4)
19 Firm's top man gets a shade (5)
21 More eccentric with a more pert officer commanding gone (7)
23 And big iron endlessly distributed by African city (7)
24 Artist after artist to avoid short, frilly dress (2-2,5)
25 Indian aunty sports primarily haldi shade (5)
26 Old English essayist’s mettle mentioned (6)
27 Finishing one's i's (7)

Down
1 Study well for a project, not just clean, wash clothes and iron (2,4,8)
2 Where you can expose yourself and bask, no doubt (3,4)
3 A cow is ... (losing dollars and getting tense doubly, it is said) (7)
4 Dandy includes request for memorandum (9) {B(ORDER)EAU}
5 Short gun girl held up in prison camp (5)
6 Large dispersal and retrieval of top-class finery (7)
7 Don to enjoy really (3,4)
8 Letting one's opinions know, without giving facts, masks its ideal origin (14) EDITORIALISING*
15 Blasted boy up on a boy (9) (DET<=)(ON)(A)(TED)
17 Sailor with a container comes up — it's pale red in colour (7)
18 Put out again about the controversy (7)
19 Fair play by noise-maker (7)
20 Delhi thief and a soldier are leaders of movements (7)
22 Paid encomiums, leaving out Physical Director's uplift (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Trouble troubled Sid and Burt (7) DISTURB
5 Girl's endless anger in auto repair shop (6) GARAGE
9 Had defeated daughter to drop off (5) OWNED
10 Dubiously get leader consigned to obscurity (9) RELEGATED*
11 By river, dare building sitting rooms (7) EXEDRAE
12 Telling sweep of fish trap (4,3) GILL NET
13 Dekhiye, the old left and somehow hoofed it (5)
14 Badly need goodwill, having lost fine attempt (9) (ENDE*)([-f]AVOUR)
16 Boy to match a kind of bridge hand (5,4)
19 Firm's top man gets a shade (5)
21 More eccentric with a more pert officer commanding gone (7)
23 And big iron endlessly distributed by African city (7)
24 Artist after artist to avoid short, frilly dress (2-2,5)
25 Indian aunty sports primarily haldi shade (5)
26 Old English essayist’s mettle mentioned (6)
27 Finishing one's i's (7)

Down
1 Study well for a project, not just clean, wash clothes and iron (2,4,8)
2 Where you can expose yourself and bask, no doubt (3,4)
3 A cow is ... (losing dollars and getting tense doubly, it is said) (7)
4 Dandy includes request for memorandum (9) {B(ORDER)EAU}
5 Short gun girl held up in prison camp (5)
6 Large dispersal and retrieval of top-class finery (7)
7 Don to enjoy really (3,4)
8 Letting one's opinions know, without giving facts, masks its ideal origin (14) EDITORIALISING*
15 Blasted boy up on a boy (9) (DET<=)(ON)(A)(TED)
17 Sailor with a container comes up — it's pale red in colour (7)
18 Put out again about the controversy (7)
19 Fair play by noise-maker (7)
20 Delhi thief and a soldier are leaders of movements (7)
22 Paid encomiums, leaving out Physical Director's uplift (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Trouble troubled Sid and Burt (7) DISTURB
5 Girl's endless anger in auto repair shop (6) GARAGE
9 Had defeated daughter to drop off (5) OWNED
10 Dubiously get leader consigned to obscurity (9) RELEGATED*
11 By river, dare building sitting rooms (7) EXEDREA
12 Telling sweep of fish trap (4,3) GILL NET
13 Dekhiye, the old left and somehow hoofed it (5)
14 Badly need goodwill, having lost fine attempt (9) (ENDE*)([-f]AVOUR)
16 Boy to match a kind of bridge hand (5,4)
19 Firm's top man gets a shade (5)
21 More eccentric with a more pert officer commanding gone (7)
23 And big iron endlessly distributed by African city (7)NAIROBI
24 Artist after artist to avoid short, frilly dress (2-2,5)
25 Indian aunty sports primarily haldi shade (5)
26 Old English essayist’s mettle mentioned (6)
27 Finishing one's i's (7)DOTTING

Down
1 Study well for a project, not just clean, wash clothes and iron (2,4,8)
2 Where you can expose yourself and bask, no doubt (3,4)
3 A cow is ... (losing dollars and getting tense doubly, it is said) (7)
4 Dandy includes request for memorandum (9) {B(ORDER)EAU}
5 Short gun girl held up in prison camp (5)
6 Large dispersal and retrieval of top-class finery (7)REGALIA
7 Don to enjoy really (3,4)GET INTO
8 Letting one's opinions know, without giving facts, masks its ideal origin (14) EDITORIALISING*
15 Blasted boy up on a boy (9) (DET<=)(ON)(A)(TED)
17 Sailor with a container comes up — it's pale red in colour (7)
18 Put out again about the controversy (7)
19 Fair play by noise-maker (7)
20 Delhi thief and a soldier are leaders of movements (7)
22 Paid encomiums, leaving out Physical Director's uplift (5)RAISE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Trouble troubled Sid and Burt (7) DISTURB
5 Girl's endless anger in auto repair shop (6) GARAGE
9 Had defeated daughter to drop off (5) OWNED
10 Dubiously get leader consigned to obscurity (9) RELEGATED*
11 By river, dare building sitting rooms (7) EXEDREA
12 Telling sweep of fish trap (4,3) GILL NET
13 Dekhiye, the old left and somehow hoofed it (5)HIKED
14 Badly need goodwill, having lost fine attempt (9) (ENDE*)([-f]AVOUR)
16 Boy to match a kind of bridge hand (5,4)MINOR SUIT
19 Firm's top man gets a shade (5)COCOA
21 More eccentric with a more pert officer commanding gone (7)WACKIER
23 And big iron endlessly distributed by African city (7)NAIROBI
24 Artist after artist to avoid short, frilly dress (2-2,5)RA-RA SKIRT
25 Indian aunty sports primarily haldi shade (5)KHAKI
26 Old English essayist’s mettle mentioned (6)STEELE
27 Finishing one's i's (7)DOTTING

Down
1 Study well for a project, not just clean, wash clothes and iron (2,4,8)DO ONES HOMEWORK
2 Where you can expose yourself and bask, no doubt (3,4)SUN DECK
3 A cow is ... (losing dollars and getting tense doubly, it is said) (7)UDDERED
4 Dandy includes request for memorandum (9) {B(ORDER)EAU}
5 Short gun girl held up in prison camp (5)GULAG
6 Large dispersal and retrieval of top-class finery (7)REGALIA
7 Don to enjoy really (3,4)GET INTO
8 Letting one's opinions know, without giving facts, masks its ideal origin (14) EDITORIALISING*
15 Blasted boy up on a boy (9) (DET<=)(ON)(A)(TED)
17 Sailor with a container comes up — it's pale red in colour (7)NACARAT
18 Put out again about the controversy (7)REISSUE
19 Fair play by noise-maker (7)CRICKET
20 Delhi thief and a soldier are leaders of movements (7)CHORAGI
22 Paid encomiums, leaving out Physical Director's uplift (5)RAISE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Nothing to write on drudgery that is holey embroidery (4,4)
5 Charm of mother's little home (6)
10 Get twisted, coiled net at port (7)
11 Routine disturbed where the unborn is (2,5)
12 Reportedly collars rowdies (6)
13 Manliness of Scotsman and his medical officer (8)
15 More modern but not new pitcher (4)
16 El blathers about pawnbroker's sign (5,5)
18 Behind subway system's ultimate cost (10)
20 Neglect not any central incentive (4)
23 Pine hopelessly in poor inns for bowling game (8)
24 Short sister's brief difficulty in getting coypu fur (6)
26 Rock loose sign around Seoul's centre (7)
27 Greed of a member, not having a shade of morality, falling into a bad habit (7)
28 Is rest available for relative? (6)
29 Commentator's — or spectator's — cry on a boundary being reached (4,4)

Down
1 Gambling machines dismantled, a note reminds. Bad. (3-5,7)
2 Text crude? Force out by not allowing intros (7)
3 Boxing division with a number (6)
4 Rush harmonica part (4)
6 A chum’s addiction unfulfilled in part of UAE (3,5)
7 Endlessly cry over loose application of disinfectant (7)
8 Worst: Coarse temp exposes those who can't hold their liquor (3-3,9)
9 Vegetable likely in a capital meal in South America (4,5)
14 The totality of said tunnel head (9)
17 Small publisher's book — unit that is a stock maker's addition (4,4)
19 Letters prosper as these people occupy (7)
21 Prince's web address that is universal haunt (7)
22 A top brace from live-in maid (2,4)
25 Son getting Goa's gluey, starchy stuff (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11542/article7837090.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Nothing to write on drudgery that is holey embroidery (4,4)
5 Charm of mother's little home (6)
10 Get twisted, coiled net at port (7)
11 Routine disturbed where the unborn is (2,5)
12 Reportedly collars rowdies (6)
13 Manliness of Scotsman and his medical officer (8) (MAC)(HIS)(MO)
15 More modern but not new pitcher (4)
16 El blathers about pawnbroker's sign (5,5) THREE BALLS*
18 Behind subway system's ultimate cost (10) (BOTTOM)(LINE)
20 Neglect not any central incentive (4)
23 Pine hopelessly in poor inns for bowling game (8)
24 Short sister's brief difficulty in getting coypu fur (6)
26 Rock loose sign around Seoul's centre (7)
27 Greed of a member, not having a shade of morality, falling into a bad habit (7)
28 Is rest available for relative? (6)
29 Commentator's — or spectator's — cry on a boundary being reached (4,4)

Down
1 Gambling machines dismantled, a note reminds. Bad. (3-5,7) ONE-ARMED BANDIT*
2 Text crude? Force out by not allowing intros (7)
3 Boxing division with a number (6)
4 Rush harmonica part (4)
6 A chum’s addiction unfulfilled in part of UAE (3,5)
7 Endlessly cry over loose application of disinfectant (7)
8 Worst: Coarse temp exposes those who can't hold their liquor (3-3,9) TWO-POT SCREAMERS*
9 Vegetable likely in a capital meal in South America (4,5)
14 The totality of said tunnel head (9)
17 Small publisher's book — unit that is a stock maker's addition (4,4)
19 Letters prosper as these people occupy (7)
21 Prince's web address that is universal haunt (7)
22 A top brace from live-in maid (2,4)
25 Son getting Goa's gluey, starchy stuff (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Nothing to write on drudgery that is holey embroidery (4,4)
5 Charm of mother's little home (6)
10 Get twisted, coiled net at port (7)
11 Routine disturbed where the unborn is (2,5)
12 Reportedly collars rowdies (6)
13 Manliness of Scotsman and his medical officer (8) (MAC)(HIS)(MO)
15 More modern but not new pitcher (4)EWER
16 El blathers about pawnbroker's sign (5,5) THREE BALLS*
18 Behind subway system's ultimate cost (10) (BOTTOM)(LINE)
20 Neglect not any central incentive (4)
23 Pine hopelessly in poor inns for bowling game (8)NINEPINS
24 Short sister's brief difficulty in getting coypu fur (6)
26 Rock loose sign around Seoul's centre (7)
27 Greed of a member, not having a shade of morality, falling into a bad habit (7)
28 Is rest available for relative? (6)
29 Commentator's — or spectator's — cry on a boundary being reached (4,4)

Down
1 Gambling machines dismantled, a note reminds. Bad. (3-5,7) ONE-ARMED BANDIT*
2 Text crude? Force out by not allowing intros (7)
3 Boxing division with a number (6)
4 Rush harmonica part (4)
6 A chum’s addiction unfulfilled in part of UAE (3,5)ABU DHABI
7 Endlessly cry over loose application of disinfectant (7)
8 Worst: Coarse temp exposes those who can't hold their liquor (3-3,9) TWO-POT SCREAMERS*
9 Vegetable likely in a capital meal in South America (4,5)
14 The totality of said tunnel head (9)WHOLENESS
17 Small publisher's book — unit that is a stock maker's addition (4,4)
19 Letters prosper as these people occupy (7)TENANTS
21 Prince's web address that is universal haunt (7)
22 A top brace from live-in maid (2,4)
25 Son getting Goa's gluey, starchy stuff (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Nothing to write on drudgery that is holey embroidery (4,4) OPEN WORK
5 Charm of mother's little home (6) MASCOT
10 Get twisted, coiled net at port (7) ENTWINE
11 Routine disturbed where the unborn is (2,5) IN UTERO
12 Reportedly collars rowdies (6) ROUGHS
13 Manliness of Scotsman and his medical officer (8) (MAC)(HIS)(MO)
15 More modern but not new pitcher (4)EWER
16 El blathers about pawnbroker's sign (5,5) THREE BALLS*
18 Behind subway system's ultimate cost (10) (BOTTOM)(LINE)
20 Neglect not any central incentive (4)
23 Pine hopelessly in poor inns for bowling game (8)NINEPINS
24 Short sister's brief difficulty in getting coypu fur (6)
26 Rock loose sign around Seoul's centre (7)
27 Greed of a member, not having a shade of morality, falling into a bad habit (7)
28 Is rest available for relative? (6)
29 Commentator's — or spectator's — cry on a boundary being reached (4,4)

Down
1 Gambling machines dismantled, a note reminds. Bad. (3-5,7) ONE-ARMED BANDIT*
2 Text crude? Force out by not allowing intros (7)
3 Boxing division with a number (6)
4 Rush harmonica part (4)
6 A chum’s addiction unfulfilled in part of UAE (3,5)ABU DHABI
7 Endlessly cry over loose application of disinfectant (7)
8 Worst: Coarse temp exposes those who can't hold their liquor (3-3,9) TWO-POT SCREAMERS*
9 Vegetable likely in a capital meal in South America (4,5)
14 The totality of said tunnel head (9)WHOLENESS
17 Small publisher's book — unit that is a stock maker's addition (4,4)
19 Letters prosper as these people occupy (7)TENANTS
21 Prince's web address that is universal haunt (7)
22 A top brace from live-in maid (2,4)
25 Son getting Goa's gluey, starchy stuff (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Nothing to write on drudgery that is holey embroidery (4,4) OPEN WORK
5 Charm of mother's little home (6) MASCOT
10 Get twisted, coiled net at port (7) ENTWINE
11 Routine disturbed where the unborn is (2,5) IN UTERO
12 Reportedly collars rowdies (6) ROUGHS
13 Manliness of Scotsman and his medical officer (8) (MAC)(HIS)(MO)
15 More modern but not new pitcher (4)EWER
16 El blathers about pawnbroker's sign (5,5) THREE BALLS*
18 Behind subway system's ultimate cost (10) (BOTTOM)(LINE)
20 Neglect not any central incentive (4)SPUR
23 Pine hopelessly in poor inns for bowling game (8)NINEPINS
24 Short sister's brief difficulty in getting coypu fur (6)NUTRIA
26 Rock loose sign around Seoul's centre (7)IGNEOUS
27 Greed of a member, not having a shade of morality, falling into a bad habit (7)AVARICE
28 Is rest available for relative? (6)SISTER
29 Commentator's — or spectator's — cry on a boundary being reached (4,4)FOUR RUNS

Down
1 Gambling machines dismantled, a note reminds. Bad. (3-5,7) ONE-ARMED BANDIT*
2 Text crude? Force out by not allowing intros (7)EXTRUDE
3 Boxing division with a number (6)WEIGHT
4 Rush harmonica part (4)REED
6 A chum’s addiction unfulfilled in part of UAE (3,5)ABU DHABI
7 Endlessly cry over loose application of disinfectant (7)CREOSOL
8 Worst: Coarse temp exposes those who can't hold their liquor (3-3,9) TWO-POT SCREAMERS*
9 Vegetable likely in a capital meal in South America (4,5)LIMA BEANS
14 The totality of said tunnel head (9)WHOLENESS
17 Small publisher's book — unit that is a stock maker's addition (4,4)SOUP BONE
19 Letters prosper as these people occupy (7)TENANTS
21 Prince's web address that is universal haunt (7)PURLIEU
22 A top brace from live-in maid (2,4)AU PAIR
25 Son getting Goa's gluey, starchy stuff (4)SAGO

:clap::clap::clap: A happy number game!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Likes son to follow a couple of pages and drift (8)
5 Electronic image's big appeal the girl recalled (6)
9 Almost cover new set of young persons in soldiers' hangouts (8)
10 Spice of fifty in shelter (6)
12 Help follows ruler's surprise attack (4)
13 Concession held back by cripple can be chucked away (10)
15 They are heard well by society (6)
17 Easy to follow Shakespearean king coming after many (5)
20 Greeting Shakespearean hero, ignoring first two characters (5)
21 Half-a-dozen having common, not top-class, illustration (6)
24 Timetable creators reportedly dropped impossible rules (10)
27 Hindu god of love initially “kills” — all maidens aroused (4)
29 Setter's back with gruff shout: “Set out” (6)
30 In sum, took off (8)
31 Stree, in agitation, takes Tamil leader’s new exam (6)
32 Confidential: each son gets free loan (8)

Down
1 Grant a c-string (6)
2 Expert makes almost weak trim without a bit of effort (6)
3 Romeo, say, with first of lines forgotten, is finished (4)
4 He, Ann and Lui, all lose first place, getting this ho-hum feeling (5)
6 Woman up — man below does nothing (5)
7 While shifting house, these are taken away (8)
8 Whole constituent slipped up, dismissing HOD from theatre section (8)
11 Pass around writings in bursts of energy (6)
14 Marco's game (4)
16 One heartily loves devouring them (6)
17 Teatime conversation (4)
18 Tea users' runaway attendant (8)
19 Patel, initially having apprehended betrayal, shredded a set of letters (8)
22 Box no small amount (Euro excepted) that has been raised (6)
23 Property destroyer gets Virginia land mucked up (6)
25 Game jumps (5)
26 One of the Canterbury pilgrims on woman (5)
28 Spoils not one of courses (4)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/BXQDpFvd9Uzbx94T9)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Likes son to follow a couple of pages and drift (8)
5 Electronic image's big appeal the girl recalled (6)
9 Almost cover new set of young persons in soldiers' hangouts (8)
10 Spice of fifty in shelter (6)
12 Help follows ruler's surprise attack (4)
13 Concession held back by cripple can be chucked away (10)
15 They are heard well by society (6)
17 Easy to follow Shakespearean king coming after many (5)
20 Greeting Shakespearean hero, ignoring first two characters (5)
21 Half-a-dozen having common, not top-class, illustration (6)
24 Timetable creators reportedly dropped impossible rules (10) ~shed (SCHED)(ULERS*)
27 Hindu god of love initially “kills” — all maidens aroused (4)
29 Setter's back with gruff shout: “Set out” (6)
30 In sum, took off (8)
31 Stree, in agitation, takes Tamil leader’s new exam (6)
32 Confidential: each son gets free loan (8)

Down
1 Grant a c-string (6)
2 Expert makes almost weak trim without a bit of effort (6)
3 Romeo, say, with first of lines forgotten, is finished (4)
4 He, Ann and Lui, all lose first place, getting this ho-hum feeling (5)
6 Woman up — man below does nothing (5)
7 While shifting house, these are taken away (8)
8 Whole constituent slipped up, dismissing HOD from theatre section (8)
11 Pass around writings in bursts of energy (6)
14 Marco's game (4)
16 One heartily loves devouring them (6)
17 Teatime conversation (4) (CHA)T)
18 Tea users' runaway attendant (8) (CHA)(SSEUR*)
19 Patel, initially having apprehended betrayal, shredded a set of letters (8) {ALP(HAB)ET*}
22 Box no small amount (Euro excepted) that has been raised (6) {[-e]CART}{ON}<=
23 Property destroyer gets Virginia land mucked up (6)
25 Game jumps (5)
26 One of the Canterbury pilgrims on woman (5)
28 Spoils not one of courses (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Likes son to follow a couple of pages and drift (8) APPROVES
5 Electronic image's big appeal the girl recalled (6) BITMAP
9 Almost cover new set of young persons in soldiers' hangouts (8) CANTEENS
10 Spice of fifty in shelter (6) CLOVER
12 Help follows ruler's surprise attack (4) RAID
13 Concession held back by cripple can be chucked away (10)
15 They are heard well by society (6)
17 Easy to follow Shakespearean king coming after many (5)
20 Greeting Shakespearean hero, ignoring first two characters (5)
21 Half-a-dozen having common, not top-class, illustration (6)
24 Timetable creators reportedly dropped impossible rules (10) ~shed (SCHED)(ULERS*)
27 Hindu god of love initially “kills” — all maidens aroused (4)
29 Setter's back with gruff shout: “Set out” (6)
30 In sum, took off (8)
31 Stree, in agitation, takes Tamil leader’s new exam (6)
32 Confidential: each son gets free loan (8)

Down
1 Grant a c-string (6)
2 Expert makes almost weak trim without a bit of effort (6)
3 Romeo, say, with first of lines forgotten, is finished (4)
4 He, Ann and Lui, all lose first place, getting this ho-hum feeling (5)
6 Woman up — man below does nothing (5)
7 While shifting house, these are taken away (8)
8 Whole constituent slipped up, dismissing HOD from theatre section (8)
11 Pass around writings in bursts of energy (6)
14 Marco's game (4)
16 One heartily loves devouring them (6)
17 Teatime conversation (4) (CHA)T)
18 Tea users' runaway attendant (8) (CHA)(SSEUR*)
19 Patel, initially having apprehended betrayal, shredded a set of letters (8) {ALP(HAB)ET*}
22 Box no small amount (Euro excepted) that has been raised (6) {[-e]CART}{ON}<=
23 Property destroyer gets Virginia land mucked up (6)
25 Game jumps (5)
26 One of the Canterbury pilgrims on woman (5)
28 Spoils not one of courses (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Likes son to follow a couple of pages and drift (8) APPROVES
5 Electronic image's big appeal the girl recalled (6) BITMAP
9 Almost cover new set of young persons in soldiers' hangouts (8) CANTEENS
10 Spice of fifty in shelter (6) CLOVER
12 Help follows ruler's surprise attack (4) RAID
13 Concession held back by cripple can be chucked away (10)
15 They are heard well by society (6)
17 Easy to follow Shakespearean king coming after many (5)CLEAR
20 Greeting Shakespearean hero, ignoring first two characters (5)HELLO
21 Half-a-dozen having common, not top-class, illustration (6)
24 Timetable creators reportedly dropped impossible rules (10) ~shed (SCHED)(ULERS*)
27 Hindu god of love initially “kills” — all maidens aroused (4)
29 Setter's back with gruff shout: “Set out” (6)EMBARK
30 In sum, took off (8)
31 Stree, in agitation, takes Tamil leader’s new exam (6)
32 Confidential: each son gets free loan (8)

Down
1 Grant a c-string (6)
2 Expert makes almost weak trim without a bit of effort (6)
3 Romeo, say, with first of lines forgotten, is finished (4)
4 He, Ann and Lui, all lose first place, getting this ho-hum feeling (5)
6 Woman up — man below does nothing (5)
7 While shifting house, these are taken away (8)
8 Whole constituent slipped up, dismissing HOD from theatre section (8)
11 Pass around writings in bursts of energy (6)
14 Marco's game (4)
16 One heartily loves devouring them (6)
17 Teatime conversation (4) (CHA)T)
18 Tea users' runaway attendant (8) (CHA)(SSEUR*)
19 Patel, initially having apprehended betrayal, shredded a set of letters (8) {ALP(HAB)ET*}
22 Box no small amount (Euro excepted) that has been raised (6) {[-e]CART}{ON}<=
23 Property destroyer gets Virginia land mucked up (6)VANDAL
25 Game jumps (5)DARTS
26 One of the Canterbury pilgrims on woman (5)
28 Spoils not one of courses (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Likes son to follow a couple of pages and drift (8) APPROVES
5 Electronic image's big appeal the girl recalled (6) BITMAP
9 Almost cover new set of young persons in soldiers' hangouts (8) CANTEENS
10 Spice of fifty in shelter (6) CLOVER
12 Help follows ruler's surprise attack (4) RAID
13 Concession held back by cripple can be chucked away (10)DISPOSABLE
15 They are heard well by society (6)SOUNDS
17 Easy to follow Shakespearean king coming after many (5)CLEAR
20 Greeting Shakespearean hero, ignoring first two characters (5)HELLO
21 Half-a-dozen having common, not top-class, illustration (6)VISUAL
24 Timetable creators reportedly dropped impossible rules (10) ~shed (SCHED)(ULERS*)
27 Hindu god of love initially “kills” — all maidens aroused (4)KAMA
29 Setter's back with gruff shout: “Set out” (6)EMBARK
30 In sum, took off (8)DEDUCTED
31 Stree, in agitation, takes Tamil leader’s new exam (6)RETEST
32 Confidential: each son gets free loan (8)PERSONAL

Down
1 Grant a c-string (6)ACCORD
2 Expert makes almost weak trim without a bit of effort (6)PUNDIT
3 Romeo, say, with first of lines forgotten, is finished (4)OVER
4 He, Ann and Lui, all lose first place, getting this ho-hum feeling (5)ENNUI
6 Woman up — man below does nothing (5)IDLES
7 While shifting house, these are taken away (8)MOVABLES
8 Whole constituent slipped up, dismissing HOD from theatre section (8)PARTERRE
11 Pass around writings in bursts of energy (6)SPASMS
14 Marco's game (4)POLO
16 One heartily loves devouring them (6)NOVELS
17 Teatime conversation (4) (CHA)T)
18 Tea users' runaway attendant (8) (CHA)(SSEUR*)
19 Patel, initially having apprehended betrayal, shredded a set of letters (8) {ALP(HAB)ET*}
22 Box no small amount (Euro excepted) that has been raised (6) {[-e]CART}{ON}<=
23 Property destroyer gets Virginia land mucked up (6)VANDAL
25 Game jumps (5)DARTS
26 One of the Canterbury pilgrims on woman (5)REEVE
28 Spoils not one of courses (4)RUNS

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

[deepakgita]

The Grid and clues in the paper do not match. I have posted the correct clues here.

ACROSS
1 Air force officer's good, playing part in a coup (5,7) (5,7) GROUP CAPTAIN
10 US city in plan linked to a new fraud (9) CHARLATAN
11 Superior meal, not small (5) UPPER
12 Old, spoilt meat, large area turning greyish-yellow (7) OATMEAL
13 Drama company with rented theatre finally full (7) REPLETE
14 Material, extracted, put about (5)
15 Fine time to grab souvenir without resistance (8)
17 Article about unusual cupola in Mexican resort (8)
18 Go over cornfield initially during harvest (5)
21 Instrument in middle of shrine guarded by snake (7)
23 Treated badly, not noticed around university (7)
24 Absolute prophet capturing hearts (5)
25 One with power consumed by warlike objective (9)
26 Sauce, out of order, bringing reprimand (8-4)
DOWN
2 Flickering fire, ample guide for climbers? (6,3)
3 Section of account I led up to (5)
4 Actor not bothered about line in singing voice (9)
5 Fruit, soft and fleshy (5)
6 Nice tip perhaps designed for training period (14)
7 Open, reserving right to be annoyed (6)
8 Grant agreement (6)
9 Film director's treatment of senator's crimes (6,8)
15 Dog wagging tail and protecting mother (9)
16 Opener in county's team (9)
19 Push up in battlefield deployment (6)
20 Commercial full of inspiration entertained (6)
22 Customs further south (5)
23 Two-wheeled vehicle was miserable (5)

4806

[pavalamani pragasam]

Thanks, Colonel!

ACROSS
1 Air force officer's good, playing part in a coup (5,7) (5,7) GROUP CAPTAIN
10 US city in plan linked to a new fraud (9) CHARLATAN
11 Superior meal, not small (5) UPPER
12 Old, spoilt meat, large area turning greyish-yellow (7) OATMEAL
13 Drama company with rented theatre finally full (7) REPLETE
14 Material, extracted, put about (5)
15 Fine time to grab souvenir without resistance (8)
17 Article about unusual cupola in Mexican resort (8)
18 Go over cornfield initially during harvest (5)
21 Instrument in middle of shrine guarded by snake (7)
23 Treated badly, not noticed around university (7)
24 Absolute prophet capturing hearts (5)
25 One with power consumed by warlike objective (9)
26 Sauce, out of order, bringing reprimand (8-4)
DOWN
2 Flickering fire, ample guide for climbers? (6,3)
3 Section of account I led up to (5)UNTIL
4 Actor not bothered about line in singing voice (9)
5 Fruit, soft and fleshy (5)PLUMP
6 Nice tip perhaps designed for training period (14)APPRENTICESHIP
7 Open, reserving right to be annoyed (6)
8 Grant agreement (6)ACCORD
9 Film director's treatment of senator's crimes (6,8)
15 Dog wagging tail and protecting mother (9)
16 Opener in county's team (9)
19 Push up in battlefield deployment (6)
20 Commercial full of inspiration entertained (6)
22 Customs further south (5)
23 Two-wheeled vehicle was miserable (5)MOPED

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Air force officer's good, playing part in a coup (5,7) (5,7) GROUP CAPTAIN
10 US city in plan linked to a new fraud (9) CHARLATAN
11 Superior meal, not small (5) UPPER
12 Old, spoilt meat, large area turning greyish-yellow (7) OATMEAL
13 Drama company with rented theatre finally full (7) REPLETE
14 Material, extracted, put about (5)DENIM
15 Fine time to grab souvenir without resistance (8)DELICATE
17 Article about unusual cupola in Mexican resort (8)ACAPULCO
18 Go over cornfield initially during harvest (5)RECAP
21 Instrument in middle of shrine guarded by snake (7)MARIMBA
23 Treated badly, not noticed around university (7)MISUSED
24 Absolute prophet capturing hearts (5)SHEER
25 One with power consumed by warlike objective (9)IMPARTIAL
26 Sauce, out of order, bringing reprimand (8-4)DRESSING-DOWN
DOWN
2 Flickering fire, ample guide for climbers? (6,3)RELIEF MAP
3 Section of account I led up to (5)UNTIL
4 Actor not bothered about line in singing voice (9)CONTRALTO
5 Fruit, soft and fleshy (5)PLUMP
6 Nice tip perhaps designed for training period (14)APPRENTICESHIP
7 Open, reserving right to be annoyed (6)NARKED
8 Grant agreement (6)ACCORD
9 Film director's treatment of senator's crimes (6,8)MARTIN SCORSESE
15 Dog wagging tail and protecting mother (9)DALMATIAN
16 Opener in county's team (9)CORKSCREW
19 Push up in battlefield deployment (6)PEDDLE
20 Commercial full of inspiration entertained (6)AMUSED
22 Customs further south (5)MORES
23 Two-wheeled vehicle was miserable (5)MOPED

:clap::clap::clap: In spite of the paper's goof-up!!!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Turning the mind to embracing internal security gets publicity (11)
9 Others have skill to begin anew (7)
10 Does this magazine add spice to life? (7)
11 Cricketer wants extremely tasty nuts (5)
12 How memory should be — unlike a sieve (9)
13 Bill gets the French instrument (5)
15 Man returns with question about model's inlaid decoration (9)
18 Associate army officer's measure (9)
21 Korean city, say, has UP uncle going around (5)
22 With support, cover dividing line in air battle (4,5)
24 Regretting destruction, head of government follows (5)
26 More fortunate — with power, more brave (7)
27 Tailor Rani met for finery (7)
28 He illumined the streets in a bygone era (4-7)

Down
1 One who usually has balance, no doubt (9)
2 Call on six with investigators (5)
3 Somewhat dreamy about head being not hard, not original (5-4)
4 Gap in merit dispensation (7)
5 By no means a party pooper (7)
6 Terribly gory, new heraldic charge (5)
7 Put down: "Don't be generous" (8)
8 Young person in party keyboarded (4)
14 Obvious, bit of magic doesn't begin with belt (8)
16 Reversal experienced by party leader in a kind of swerve on the road (9)
17 What a boy or girl is before getting out of teens (9)
19 Great, Indian soap turns up with hard stuff (7)
20 Umpteenth rally may partly captivate (7)
22 Sag with one hollow leftist (4)
23 Showy extra from setter and one learner after another (5)
25 Still at home, initially expecting rare tenderness (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11568/article7952564.ece)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Turning the mind to embracing internal security gets publicity (11)
9 Others have skill to begin anew (7)
10 Does this magazine add spice to life? (7)
11 Cricketer wants extremely tasty nuts (5)
12 How memory should be — unlike a sieve (9)
13 Bill gets the French instrument (5)
15 Man returns with question about model's inlaid decoration (9)
18 Associate army officer's measure (9)
21 Korean city, say, has UP uncle going around (5)
22 With support, cover dividing line in air battle (4,5)
24 Regretting destruction, head of government follows (5)RUING
26 More fortunate — with power, more brave (7)
27 Tailor Rani met for finery (7)RAIMENT
28 He illumined the streets in a bygone era (4-7)LAMP-LIGHTER

Down
1 One who usually has balance, no doubt (9)
2 Call on six with investigators (5)
3 Somewhat dreamy about head being not hard, not original (5-4)
4 Gap in merit dispensation (7)INTERIM
5 By no means a party pooper (7)
6 Terribly gory, new heraldic charge (5)
7 Put down: "Don't be generous" (8)
8 Young person in party keyboarded (4)
14 Obvious, bit of magic doesn't begin with belt (8)
16 Reversal experienced by party leader in a kind of swerve on the road (9)
17 What a boy or girl is before getting out of teens (9)
19 Great, Indian soap turns up with hard stuff (7)
20 Umpteenth rally may partly captivate (7)ENTHRAL
22 Sag with one hollow leftist (4)
23 Showy extra from setter and one learner after another (5)
25 Still at home, initially expecting rare tenderness (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Turning the mind to embracing internal security gets publicity (11) ADVERTISING
9 Others have skill to begin anew (7) RESTART
10 Does this magazine add spice to life? (7) VARIETY
11 Cricketer wants extremely tasty nuts (5) BATTY
12 How memory should be — unlike a sieve (9) RETENTIVE
13 Bill gets the French instrument (5)
15 Man returns with question about model's inlaid decoration (9)
18 Associate army officer's measure (9)
21 Korean city, say, has UP uncle going around (5)
22 With support, cover dividing line in air battle (4,5)
24 Regretting destruction, head of government follows (5)RUING
26 More fortunate — with power, more brave (7)
27 Tailor Rani met for finery (7)RAIMENT
28 He illumined the streets in a bygone era (4-7)LAMP-LIGHTER

Down
1 One who usually has balance, no doubt (9)
2 Call on six with investigators (5)
3 Somewhat dreamy about head being not hard, not original (5-4)
4 Gap in merit dispensation (7)INTERIM
5 By no means a party pooper (7)
6 Terribly gory, new heraldic charge (5)
7 Put down: "Don't be generous" (8)
8 Young person in party keyboarded (4)
14 Obvious, bit of magic doesn't begin with belt (8)
16 Reversal experienced by party leader in a kind of swerve on the road (9)
17 What a boy or girl is before getting out of teens (9)
19 Great, Indian soap turns up with hard stuff (7)
20 Umpteenth rally may partly captivate (7)ENTHRAL
22 Sag with one hollow leftist (4)
23 Showy extra from setter and one learner after another (5)
25 Still at home, initially expecting rare tenderness (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Turning the mind to embracing internal security gets publicity (11) ADVERTISING
9 Others have skill to begin anew (7) RESTART
10 Does this magazine add spice to life? (7) VARIETY
11 Cricketer wants extremely tasty nuts (5) BATTY
12 How memory should be — unlike a sieve (9) RETENTIVE
13 Bill gets the French instrument (5)TABLA
15 Man returns with question about model's inlaid decoration (9)MARQUETRY
18 Associate army officer's measure (9)COLLEAGUE
21 Korean city, say, has UP uncle going around (5)TAEGU
22 With support, cover dividing line in air battle (4,5)WARM FRONT
24 Regretting destruction, head of government follows (5)RUING
26 More fortunate — with power, more brave (7)LUCKIER
27 Tailor Rani met for finery (7)RAIMENT
28 He illumined the streets in a bygone era (4-7)LAMP-LIGHTER

Down
1 One who usually has balance, no doubt (9)ACROBATIC
2 Call on six with investigators (5)VISIT
3 Somewhat dreamy about head being not hard, not original (5-4)READY-MADE
4 Gap in merit dispensation (7)INTERIM
5 By no means a party pooper (7)INVITER
6 Terribly gory, new heraldic charge (5)GYRON
7 Put down: "Don't be generous" (8)BELITTLE
8 Young person in party keyboarded (4)TYKE
14 Obvious, bit of magic doesn't begin with belt (8)BALDRICK
16 Reversal experienced by party leader in a kind of swerve on the road (9)UPTURNING
17 What a boy or girl is before getting out of teens (9)YOUNGSTER
19 Great, Indian soap turns up with hard stuff (7)GROGRAM
20 Umpteenth rally may partly captivate (7)ENTHRAL
22 Sag with one hollow leftist (4)WILT
23 Showy extra from setter and one learner after another (5)FRILL
25 Still at home, initially expecting rare tenderness (5)INERT

:clap::clap::clap: A little tough!

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
1 Package holding features indiscernible to the human eye? (7,4)
9 Japanese art exhibited in Maori gaming houses (7)
10 Corruption returns with valuable rock in retreat for the bullfighter on foot (6)
11 Monotony of the nine broken by dropping uranium inside (5)
12 Strongly built alien goes behind the reservoirs (4-3)
15 Duck's colour (4)
16 Differentials Al solved before final removal by one supporting a stronger centre (10)
18 Official nailed frame for citation (10)
20 Boasted in speech about a colour (4)
23 Mythical bird eating a parasitic larva on an island is emotionless (7)
24 Fluent government leader overwhelmed by promotion had to proceed without notes (2-3)
26 Contract with a psychiatrist (6)
27 Article and movable scale returned before clergyman gets lost in that place (7)
28 American realtor to declare maturity on entering the medical department (6,5)

Down
2 Handwriting style of the single volunteer left in charge (6)
3 Satirists smuggle a flowering plant (4)
4 Open to rewriting the novel before the Spanish (2,3,5)
5 Colour of container holding bait sent up by Edward (8)
6 Someone from the Middle East with former British PM Benjamin lost his head (7)
7 Likely for the egg to be placed in the deformed tin plate (9)
8 Antivenin prepared without tin in the capital city (6)
13 Colour of a marine snail on the woody herb (10)
14 Speaker's take censored for the audience by a Caribbean musical group (5,4)
17 Wheat milling byproduct for aliens cracked before imbibing revolutionary sacred chant (8)
19 They might be difficult to find in a nudist colony (7)
21 Picked up female replaced by the student and sang cheerfully (6)
22 Type of fabric getting the senate dissolved (6)
25 Identifies leading scientist going to the top with an animal (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11517/article7720408.ece)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Package holding features indiscernible to the human eye? (7,4)
9 Japanese art exhibited in Maori gaming houses (7)
10 Corruption returns with valuable rock in retreat for the bullfighter on foot (6)
11 Monotony of the nine broken by dropping uranium inside (5)
12 Strongly built alien goes behind the reservoirs (4-3)
15 Duck's colour (4) TEAL
16 Differentials Al solved before final removal by one supporting a stronger centre (10)
18 Official nailed frame for citation (10)
20 Boasted in speech about a colour (4) BLUE
23 Mythical bird eating a parasitic larva on an island is emotionless (7)
24 Fluent government leader overwhelmed by promotion had to proceed without notes (2-3)
26 Contract with a psychiatrist (6)
27 Article and movable scale returned before clergyman gets lost in that place (7)
28 American realtor to declare maturity on entering the medical department (6,5)

Down
2 Handwriting style of the single volunteer left in charge (6)
3 Satirists smuggle a flowering plant (4) IRIS
4 Open to rewriting the novel before the Spanish (2,3,5)
5 Colour of container holding bait sent up by Edward (8) CERULEAN
6 Someone from the Middle East with former British PM Benjamin lost his head (7)
7 Likely for the egg to be placed in the deformed tin plate (9)
8 Antivenin prepared without tin in the capital city (6)
13 Colour of a marine snail on the woody herb (10) PERIWINKLE
14 Speaker's take censored for the audience by a Caribbean musical group (5,4)
17 Wheat milling byproduct for aliens cracked before imbibing revolutionary sacred chant (8)
19 They might be difficult to find in a nudist colony (7)
21 Picked up female replaced by the student and sang cheerfully (6)
22 Type of fabric getting the senate dissolved (6)
25 Identifies leading scientist going to the top with an animal (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Package holding features indiscernible to the human eye? (7,4)
9 Japanese art exhibited in Maori gaming houses (7)
10 Corruption returns with valuable rock in retreat for the bullfighter on foot (6)
11 Monotony of the nine broken by dropping uranium inside (5) ENNUI
12 Strongly built alien goes behind the reservoirs (4-3) WELL-SET
15 Duck's colour (4) TEAL
16 Differentials Al solved before final removal by one supporting a stronger centre (10)
18 Official nailed frame for citation (10)
20 Boasted in speech about a colour (4) BLUE
23 Mythical bird eating a parasitic larva on an island is emotionless (7)
24 Fluent government leader overwhelmed by promotion had to proceed without notes (2-3)
26 Contract with a psychiatrist (6) SHRINK
27 Article and movable scale returned before clergyman gets lost in that place (7)
28 American realtor to declare maturity on entering the medical department (6,5)

Down
2 Handwriting style of the single volunteer left in charge (6) ITALIC
3 Satirists smuggle a flowering plant (4) IRIS
4 Open to rewriting the novel before the Spanish (2,3,5)
5 Colour of container holding bait sent up by Edward (8) CERULEAN
6 Someone from the Middle East with former British PM Benjamin lost his head (7)
7 Likely for the egg to be placed in the deformed tin plate (9)
8 Antivenin prepared without tin in the capital city (6) VIENNA
13 Colour of a marine snail on the woody herb (10) PERIWINKLE
14 Speaker's take censored for the audience by a Caribbean musical group (5,4)
17 Wheat milling byproduct for aliens cracked before imbibing revolutionary sacred chant (8)
19 They might be difficult to find in a nudist colony (7)
21 Picked up female replaced by the student and sang cheerfully (6)
22 Type of fabric getting the senate dissolved (6)
25 Identifies leading scientist going to the top with an animal (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Package holding features indiscernible to the human eye? (7,4)
9 Japanese art exhibited in Maori gaming houses (7)ORIGAMI
10 Corruption returns with valuable rock in retreat for the bullfighter on foot (6)
11 Monotony of the nine broken by dropping uranium inside (5) ENNUI
12 Strongly built alien goes behind the reservoirs (4-3) WELL-SET
15 Duck's colour (4) TEAL
16 Differentials Al solved before final removal by one supporting a stronger centre (10)
18 Official nailed frame for citation (10)
20 Boasted in speech about a colour (4) BLUE
23 Mythical bird eating a parasitic larva on an island is emotionless (7)
24 Fluent government leader overwhelmed by promotion had to proceed without notes (2-3)
26 Contract with a psychiatrist (6) SHRINK
27 Article and movable scale returned before clergyman gets lost in that place (7)
28 American realtor to declare maturity on entering the medical department (6,5)

Down
2 Handwriting style of the single volunteer left in charge (6) ITALIC
3 Satirists smuggle a flowering plant (4) IRIS
4 Open to rewriting the novel before the Spanish (2,3,5)
5 Colour of container holding bait sent up by Edward (8) CERULEAN
6 Someone from the Middle East with former British PM Benjamin lost his head (7)
7 Likely for the egg to be placed in the deformed tin plate (9)POTENTIAL
8 Antivenin prepared without tin in the capital city (6) VIENNA
13 Colour of a marine snail on the woody herb (10) PERIWINKLE
14 Speaker's take censored for the audience by a Caribbean musical group (5,4)
17 Wheat milling byproduct for aliens cracked before imbibing revolutionary sacred chant (8)SEMOLINA
19 They might be difficult to find in a nudist colony (7)CLOTHES
21 Picked up female replaced by the student and sang cheerfully (6)LILTED
22 Type of fabric getting the senate dissolved (6)
25 Identifies leading scientist going to the top with an animal (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Package holding features indiscernible to the human eye? (7,4)
9 Japanese art exhibited in Maori gaming houses (7)ORIGAMI
10 Corruption returns with valuable rock in retreat for the bullfighter on foot (6)TORERO
11 Monotony of the nine broken by dropping uranium inside (5) ENNUI
12 Strongly built alien goes behind the reservoirs (4-3) WELL-SET
15 Duck's colour (4) TEAL
16 Differentials Al solved before final removal by one supporting a stronger centre (10)FEDERALIST
18 Official nailed frame for citation (10)ACCREDITED
20 Boasted in speech about a colour (4) BLUE
23 Mythical bird eating a parasitic larva on an island is emotionless (7)ROBOTIC
24 Fluent government leader overwhelmed by promotion had to proceed without notes (2-3)AD-LIB
26 Contract with a psychiatrist (6) SHRINK
27 Article and movable scale returned before clergyman gets lost in that place (7)THEREIN
28 American realtor to declare maturity on entering the medical department (6,5)ESTATE AGENT

Down
2 Handwriting style of the single volunteer left in charge (6) ITALIC
3 Satirists smuggle a flowering plant (4) IRIS
4 Open to rewriting the novel before the Spanish (2,3,5)ON THE LEVEL
5 Colour of container holding bait sent up by Edward (8) CERULEAN
6 Someone from the Middle East with former British PM Benjamin lost his head (7)ISRAELI
7 Likely for the egg to be placed in the deformed tin plate (9)POTENTIAL
8 Antivenin prepared without tin in the capital city (6) VIENNA
13 Colour of a marine snail on the woody herb (10) PERIWINKLE
14 Speaker's take censored for the audience by a Caribbean musical group (5,4)STEEL BAND
17 Wheat milling byproduct for aliens cracked before imbibing revolutionary sacred chant (8)SEMOLINA
19 They might be difficult to find in a nudist colony (7)CLOTHES
21 Picked up female replaced by the student and sang cheerfully (6)LILTED
22 Type of fabric getting the senate dissolved (6)SATEEN
25 Identifies leading scientist going to the top with an animal (4)STAG

:clap::clap::clap: Tinged with blue!

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
7 What might be kept by staying under the radar (3,7)
9 Open letters from Guadalajara (4)
10 Dismal deliveries by the model (8)
11 Ban on abstainer taking the place of the bishop for the military bugle call (6)
12 Arrived as lights got flipped by leaving American soldier (3,2)
13 Treat fabric in the French sea with red colour (9)
14 Plot with the novice at sea to entertain a Pole (7)
17 Student at the wrong place with the more volatile American woodpecker (7)
20 An outstandingly good thing from an insect's body parts? (4,5)
22 One in agreement (5)
25 Empty barrel covering receptacle (6)
26 Talk on cooking Eve's corn (8)
27 Part of the gazebos sealed by the master (4)
28 Supply of Greek wine returned before accepting mild changes by ousted liberal leader (10)

Down
1 Shutter in a famous museum (6)
2 Blind Greek character in conversation with the valet (5)
3 Number by Sen? Exit assembly... (7)
4 ...straight up to another recital after Victor (8)
5 Dental problem of a member of a Mongol tribe (6)
6 Suspicions cut short after the first bridge player leaves shutter with angled slats (8)
8 Upset sire enters retreat to rest with a old man from Iran (7)
15 Public speaker going around the gym with a technician (8)
16 Blind Italian? (8)
18 Concede talks after monarch gets overwhelmed by the bridge player (7)
19 Mat providing good reception? (7)
21 Vocal disputes are infrequent (6)
23 Volunteers rise without an ornamental tuft (6)
24 Senseless Seychelles leader moves away from lunatic (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11518/article7726073.ece)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 What might be kept by staying under the radar (3,7)
9 Open letters from Guadalajara (4)
10 Dismal deliveries by the model (8)
11 Ban on abstainer taking the place of the bishop for the military bugle call (6)
12 Arrived as lights got flipped by leaving American soldier (3,2)
13 Treat fabric in the French sea with red colour (9)
14 Plot with the novice at sea to entertain a Pole (7)
17 Student at the wrong place with the more volatile American woodpecker (7)
20 An outstandingly good thing from an insect's body parts? (4,5)
22 One in agreement (5)
25 Empty barrel covering receptacle (6)
26 Talk on cooking Eve's corn (8)
27 Part of the gazebos sealed by the master (4)
28 Supply of Greek wine returned before accepting mild changes by ousted liberal leader (10)

Down
1 Shutter in a famous museum (6) LOUVRE
2 Blind Greek character in conversation with the valet (5) ROMAN
3 Number by Sen? Exit assembly... (7)
4 ...straight up to another recital after Victor (8) VERTICAL
5 Dental problem of a member of a Mongol tribe (6)
6 Suspicions cut short after the first bridge player leaves shutter with angled slats (8) JALOUSIE
8 Upset sire enters retreat to rest with a old man from Iran (7) PERSIAN
15 Public speaker going around the gym with a technician (8)
16 Blind Italian? (8)
18 Concede talks after monarch gets overwhelmed by the bridge player (7)
19 Mat providing good reception? (7)
21 Vocal disputes are infrequent (6)
23 Volunteers rise without an ornamental tuft (6)
24 Senseless Seychelles leader moves away from lunatic (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 What might be kept by staying under the radar (3,7)
9 Open letters from Guadalajara (4) AJAR (T)
10 Dismal deliveries by the model (8)
11 Ban on abstainer taking the place of the bishop for the military bugle call (6)
12 Arrived as lights got flipped by leaving American soldier (3,2)
13 Treat fabric in the French sea with red colour (9)
14 Plot with the novice at sea to entertain a Pole (7)
17 Student at the wrong place with the more volatile American woodpecker (7)
20 An outstandingly good thing from an insect's body parts? (4,5)
22 One in agreement (5)
25 Empty barrel covering receptacle (6) V(A/CAN)T
26 Talk on cooking Eve's corn (8) CONVERSE*
27 Part of the gazebos sealed by the master (4)
28 Supply of Greek wine returned before accepting mild changes by ousted liberal leader (10)

Down
1 Shutter in a famous museum (6)
2 Blind Greek character in conversation with the valet (5)
3 Number by Sen? Exit assembly... (7)
4 ...straight up to another recital after Victor (8)
5 Dental problem of a member of a Mongol tribe (6)
6 Suspicions cut short after the first bridge player leaves shutter with angled slats (8)
8 Upset sire enters retreat to rest with a old man from Iran (7)
15 Public speaker going around the gym with a technician (8)
16 Blind Italian? (8)
18 Concede talks after monarch gets overwhelmed by the bridge player (7)
19 Mat providing good reception? (7)
21 Vocal disputes are infrequent (6) ~spars SPARSE
23 Volunteers rise without an ornamental tuft (6)
24 Senseless Seychelles leader moves away from lunatic (5) IN[-s]ANE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 What might be kept by staying under the radar (3,7)
9 Open letters from Guadalajara (4) AJAR (T)
10 Dismal deliveries by the model (8)
11 Ban on abstainer taking the place of the bishop for the military bugle call (6)
12 Arrived as lights got flipped by leaving American soldier (3,2)
13 Treat fabric in the French sea with red colour (9)
14 Plot with the novice at sea to entertain a Pole (7)CONNIVE
17 Student at the wrong place with the more volatile American woodpecker (7)
20 An outstandingly good thing from an insect's body parts? (4,5)
22 One in agreement (5)
25 Empty barrel covering receptacle (6) V(A/CAN)T
26 Talk on cooking Eve's corn (8) CONVERSE*
27 Part of the gazebos sealed by the master (4)BOSS
28 Supply of Greek wine returned before accepting mild changes by ousted liberal leader (10)

Down
1 Shutter in a famous museum (6)
2 Blind Greek character in conversation with the valet (5)
3 Number by Sen? Exit assembly... (7)
4 ...straight up to another recital after Victor (8)
5 Dental problem of a member of a Mongol tribe (6)
6 Suspicions cut short after the first bridge player leaves shutter with angled slats (8)
8 Upset sire enters retreat to rest with a old man from Iran (7)
15 Public speaker going around the gym with a technician (8)OPERATOR
16 Blind Italian? (8)VENETIAN
18 Concede talks after monarch gets overwhelmed by the bridge player (7)
19 Mat providing good reception? (7)WELCOME
21 Vocal disputes are infrequent (6) ~spars SPARSE
23 Volunteers rise without an ornamental tuft (6)
24 Senseless Seychelles leader moves away from lunatic (5) IN[-s]ANE

[Russellfhc]

Across
7 What might be kept by staying under the radar (3,7)
9 Open letters from Guadalajara (4) AJAR (T)
10 Dismal deliveries by the model (8)
11 Ban on abstainer taking the place of the bishop for the military bugle call (6)
12 Arrived as lights got flipped by leaving American soldier (3,2)
13 Treat fabric in the French sea with red colour (9)
14 Plot with the novice at sea to entertain a Pole (7)CONNIVE
17 Student at the wrong place with the more volatile American woodpecker (7)
20 An outstandingly good thing from an insect's body parts? (4,5)
22 One in agreement (5)
25 Empty barrel covering receptacle (6) V(A/CAN)T
26 Talk on cooking Eve's corn (8) CONVERSE*
27 Part of the gazebos sealed by the master (4)BOSS
28 Supply of Greek wine returned before accepting mild changes by ousted liberal leader (10)

Down
1 Shutter in a famous museum (6)
2 Blind Greek character in conversation with the valet (5)
3 Number by Sen? Exit assembly... (7)SIXTEEN*
4 ...straight up to another recital after Victor (8) V ERTICAL*
5 Dental problem of a member of a Mongol tribe (6)
6 Suspicions cut short after the first bridge player leaves shutter with angled slats (8)
8 Upset sire enters retreat to rest with a old man from Iran (7)
15 Public speaker going around the gym with a technician (8)OPERATOR
16 Blind Italian? (8)VENETIAN
18 Concede talks after monarch gets overwhelmed by the bridge player (7)
19 Mat providing good reception? (7)WELCOME
21 Vocal disputes are infrequent (6) ~spars SPARSE
23 Volunteers rise without an ornamental tuft (6)
24 Senseless Seychelles leader moves away from lunatic (5) IN[-s]ANE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 What might be kept by staying under the radar (3,7)LOW PROFILE
9 Open letters from Guadalajara (4) AJAR (T)
10 Dismal deliveries by the model (8)OVERCAST
11 Ban on abstainer taking the place of the bishop for the military bugle call (6)TATTOO
12 Arrived as lights got flipped by leaving American soldier (3,2)SET IN
13 Treat fabric in the French sea with red colour (9)MERCERISE
14 Plot with the novice at sea to entertain a Pole (7)CONNIVE
17 Student at the wrong place with the more volatile American woodpecker (7)FLICKER
20 An outstandingly good thing from an insect's body parts? (4,5)BEES KNEES
22 One in agreement (5)UNITY
25 Empty barrel covering receptacle (6) V(A/CAN)T
26 Talk on cooking Eve's corn (8) CONVERSE*
27 Part of the gazebos sealed by the master (4)BOSS
28 Supply of Greek wine returned before accepting mild changes by ousted liberal leader (10)ADMINISTER

Down
1 Shutter in a famous museum (6)LOUVRE
2 Blind Greek character in conversation with the valet (5)ROMAN
3 Number by Sen? Exit assembly... (7)SIXTEEN*
4 ...straight up to another recital after Victor (8) V ERTICAL*
5 Dental problem of a member of a Mongol tribe (6)TARTAR
6 Suspicions cut short after the first bridge player leaves shutter with angled slats (8)JALOUSIE
8 Upset sire enters retreat to rest with a old man from Iran (7)PERSIAN
15 Public speaker going around the gym with a technician (8)OPERATOR
16 Blind Italian? (8)VENETIAN
18 Concede talks after monarch gets overwhelmed by the bridge player (7)CONFESS
19 Mat providing good reception? (7)WELCOME
21 Vocal disputes are infrequent (6) ~spars SPARSE
23 Volunteers rise without an ornamental tuft (6)TASSEL
24 Senseless Seychelles leader moves away from lunatic (5) IN[-s]ANE

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! Welcome, BG!

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
1 Pitch is good on all sides (6)
5 Rumble about ruddy monotony (7)
9 Novel of witless Archer ending abruptly in one line (2,3,4,5)
11 Content to censor a dialogue coming from the centre (6)
12 Small sharp source of light caused alarm (8)
13 American's being old having no yen or hunger (5)
14 Rosette I've made out of ordinary paper napkin (9)
16 Short report of novel, science fiction hit (9)
18 Canvas describing English rule (5)
20 Tar to blacken paving? Fair to say (8)
22 Reflecting on following proper textbook (6)
24 Band showing promise (10,4)
25 Done with mostly breaking limit (3,4)
26 Needle to come to a rest going from south to north (6)

Down
2 Author in a hurry to stop working (7)
3 Outrageous and initially unbelievable forehand shot (7-2)
4 Remove or drop anchor (4)
5 Arc circling left to right over 100o hot burner (9)
6 Mention about fine monarch (5)
7 Bird going over obstacle in a small stream (7)
8 Married ones nowadays risk failure (12)
10 Perhaps free agents do procrastinate (4,4,4)
14 Political leader immediately means corrupt? (9)
15 Cold season beginning to let up periodically, perfect to see in a different light (9)
17 Argument with right perspective (7)
19 Insignificant traces of venom in a lizard (7)
21 Past containing gross violent behaviour (5)
23 Aware of local smuggling ring (2,2)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11376/article7129998.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Pitch is good on all sides (6)
5 Rumble about ruddy monotony (7)
9 Novel of witless Archer ending abruptly in one line (2,3,4,5)
11 Content to censor a dialogue coming from the centre (6)
12 Small sharp source of light caused alarm (8)
13 American's being old having no yen or hunger (5)
14 Rosette I've made out of ordinary paper napkin (9) SERVIETTE*-o
16 Short report of novel, science fiction hit (9)
18 Canvas describing English rule (5)
20 Tar to blacken paving? Fair to say (8)
22 Reflecting on following proper textbook (6)
24 Band showing promise (10,4) ENGAGEMENT RING (CD)
25 Done with mostly breaking limit (3,4)
26 Needle to come to a rest going from south to north (6)

Down
2 Author in a hurry to stop working (7)
3 Outrageous and initially unbelievable forehand shot (7-2) (U)(NHEARD OF*)
4 Remove or drop anchor (4)
5 Arc circling left to right over 100o hot burner (9)
6 Mention about fine monarch (5)
7 Bird going over obstacle in a small stream (7)
8 Married ones nowadays risk failure (12) (M/1S)(AD)(VENTURE)
10 Perhaps free agents do procrastinate (4,4,4) DRAG ONES FEET*
14 Political leader immediately means corrupt? (9)
15 Cold season beginning to let up periodically, perfect to see in a different light (9)
17 Argument with right perspective (7)
19 Insignificant traces of venom in a lizard (7)
21 Past containing gross violent behaviour (5)
23 Aware of local smuggling ring (2,2)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Pitch is good on all sides (6) GROUND
5 Rumble about ruddy monotony (7) BOREDOM
9 Novel of witless Archer ending abruptly in one line (2,3,4,5) AS THE CROW FLIES
11 Content to censor a dialogue coming from the centre (6) RADIAL
12 Small sharp source of light caused alarm (8) STARTLED
13 American's being old having no yen or hunger (5)
14 Rosette I've made out of ordinary paper napkin (9) SERVIETTE*-o
16 Short report of novel, science fiction hit (9)
18 Canvas describing English rule (5)
20 Tar to blacken paving? Fair to say (8)
22 Reflecting on following proper textbook (6)
24 Band showing promise (10,4) ENGAGEMENT RING (CD)
25 Done with mostly breaking limit (3,4)
26 Needle to come to a rest going from south to north (6)

Down
2 Author in a hurry to stop working (7)
3 Outrageous and initially unbelievable forehand shot (7-2) (U)(NHEARD OF*)
4 Remove or drop anchor (4)
5 Arc circling left to right over 100o hot burner (9)
6 Mention about fine monarch (5)
7 Bird going over obstacle in a small stream (7)
8 Married ones nowadays risk failure (12) (M/1S)(AD)(VENTURE)
10 Perhaps free agents do procrastinate (4,4,4) DRAG ONES FEET*
14 Political leader immediately means corrupt? (9)
15 Cold season beginning to let up periodically, perfect to see in a different light (9)
17 Argument with right perspective (7)
19 Insignificant traces of venom in a lizard (7)
21 Past containing gross violent behaviour (5)
23 Aware of local smuggling ring (2,2)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Pitch is good on all sides (6) GROUND
5 Rumble about ruddy monotony (7) BOREDOM
9 Novel of witless Archer ending abruptly in one line (2,3,4,5) AS THE CROW FLIES
11 Content to censor a dialogue coming from the centre (6) RADIAL
12 Small sharp source of light caused alarm (8) STARTLED
13 American's being old having no yen or hunger (5)GREED
14 Rosette I've made out of ordinary paper napkin (9) SERVIETTE*-o
16 Short report of novel, science fiction hit (9)NEWSFLASH
18 Canvas describing English rule (5)TENET
20 Tar to blacken paving? Fair to say (8)SEAFARER
22 Reflecting on following proper textbook (6)PRIMER
24 Band showing promise (10,4) ENGAGEMENT RING (CD)
25 Done with mostly breaking limit (3,4)TIE DOWN
26 Needle to come to a rest going from south to north (6)NETTLE

Down
2 Author in a hurry to stop working (7)RUSHDIE
3 Outrageous and initially unbelievable forehand shot (7-2) (U)(NHEARD OF*)
4 Remove or drop anchor (4)DOCK
5 Arc circling left to right over 100o hot burner (9)BLOWTORCH
6 Mention about fine monarch (5)REFER
7 Bird going over obstacle in a small stream (7)DRIBLET
8 Married ones nowadays risk failure (12) (M/1S)(AD)(VENTURE)
10 Perhaps free agents do procrastinate (4,4,4) DRAG ONES FEET*
14 Political leader immediately means corrupt? (9)STATESMAN
15 Cold season beginning to let up periodically, perfect to see in a different light (9)INTERPRET
17 Argument with right perspective (7)WRANGLE
19 Insignificant traces of venom in a lizard (7)NOMINAL
21 Past containing gross violent behaviour (5)AGGRO
23 Aware of local smuggling ring (2,2)IN ON

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

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
1 Routine plot including love and Bollywood’s essential dancing (12)
8 Poor clue's back to front (4)
9 Possibly one in Capitol (10)
11 During funeral I lie dead, covered in flowers (6)
12 Sweeping changes initially to government educational activity (8)
14 Cheers tariff being cut repeatedly (2-2)
16 Wiggling of toe is a flirtatious move (7)
18 Drug laws broken by one in Berlin (7)
19 Knock out performance cut short (4)
22 Advocate to get delayed (2,6)
23 Arrive outside hotel in a poor district (6)
24 A key shift in business (10)
26 Administer drugs for inside information (4)
27 How little musk mostly becomes odourless (7,5)

Down
2 Soldier on bhang in the regiment arrested (4,2,5)
3 Express parking in charge (5)
4 Study circles unknown to keep record (6)
5 Dispense with it on a tour abroad (6,3)
6 Film with best sound (3)
7 Protruding feature surrounding a mountain range (5)
10 Relation is more cheerful when not taking sides (6)
13 Movie star charting a timeline capturing work (7,4)
15 Federer perhaps, at first totally different in person (6,3)
17 Direct deliveries through empty godown (6)
20 Commercial conflict at sea (6)
21 Erects a shrine? (5)
23 Polished a gem full of luminance and sparkle (5)
25 Take in tenants periodically (3)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11492/article7615552.ece)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Routine plot including love and Bollywood’s essential dancing (12) CHOREOGRAPHY
8 Poor clue's back to front (4) THIN
9 Possibly one in Capitol (10) POLITICIAN
11 During funeral I lie dead, covered in flowers (6) LILIED
12 Sweeping changes initially to government educational activity (8) GROOMING
14 Cheers tariff being cut repeatedly (2-2)
16 Wiggling of toe is a flirtatious move (7)
18 Drug laws broken by one in Berlin (7)
19 Knock out performance cut short (4)
22 Advocate to get delayed (2,6)
23 Arrive outside hotel in a poor district (6)
24 A key shift in business (10)
26 Administer drugs for inside information (4)
27 How little musk mostly becomes odourless (7,5)

Down
2 Soldier on bhang in the regiment arrested (4,2,5)
3 Express parking in charge (5)
4 Study circles unknown to keep record (6)
5 Dispense with it on a tour abroad (6,3)
6 Film with best sound (3)
7 Protruding feature surrounding a mountain range (5)
10 Relation is more cheerful when not taking sides (6)
13 Movie star charting a timeline capturing work (7,4)
15 Federer perhaps, at first totally different in person (6,3)
17 Direct deliveries through empty godown (6)
20 Commercial conflict at sea (6)
21 Erects a shrine? (5)
23 Polished a gem full of luminance and sparkle (5)
25 Take in tenants periodically (3)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Routine plot including love and Bollywood’s essential dancing (12) CHOREOGRAPHY
8 Poor clue's back to front (4) THIN
9 Possibly one in Capitol (10) POLITICIAN
11 During funeral I lie dead, covered in flowers (6) LILIED
12 Sweeping changes initially to government educational activity (8) GROOMING
14 Cheers tariff being cut repeatedly (2-2)
16 Wiggling of toe is a flirtatious move (7)
18 Drug laws broken by one in Berlin (7)
19 Knock out performance cut short (4)
22 Advocate to get delayed (2,6)
23 Arrive outside hotel in a poor district (6)
24 A key shift in business (10)
26 Administer drugs for inside information (4) DOPE [2]
27 How little musk mostly becomes odourless (7,5)

Down
2 Soldier on bhang in the regiment arrested (4,2,5) HANG IN THERE (T)
3 Express parking in charge (5)
4 Study circles unknown to keep record (6) (OO)(LOG)(Y)
5 Dispense with it on a tour abroad (6,3) RATION OUT*
6 Film with best sound (3)
7 Protruding feature surrounding a mountain range (5)
10 Relation is more cheerful when not taking sides (6)
13 Movie star charting a timeline capturing work (7,4) MATINEE I(DO)L*
15 Federer perhaps, at first totally different in person (6,3)
17 Direct deliveries through empty godown (6)
20 Commercial conflict at sea (6)
21 Erects a shrine? (5)
23 Polished a gem full of luminance and sparkle (5)
25 Take in tenants periodically (3)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Routine plot including love and Bollywood’s essential dancing (12) CHOREOGRAPHY
8 Poor clue's back to front (4) THIN
9 Possibly one in Capitol (10) POLITICIAN
11 During funeral I lie dead, covered in flowers (6) LILIED
12 Sweeping changes initially to government educational activity (8) GROOMING
14 Cheers tariff being cut repeatedly (2-2)
16 Wiggling of toe is a flirtatious move (7)
18 Drug laws broken by one in Berlin (7)
19 Knock out performance cut short (4)
22 Advocate to get delayed (2,6)
23 Arrive outside hotel in a poor district (6)
24 A key shift in business (10) ENTERPRISE
26 Administer drugs for inside information (4) DOPE [2]
27 How little musk mostly becomes odourless (7,5) WITHOUT SMELL

Down
2 Soldier on bhang in the regiment arrested (4,2,5) HANG IN THERE (T)
3 Express parking in charge (5)
4 Study circles unknown to keep record (6) (OO)(LOG)(Y)
5 Dispense with it on a tour abroad (6,3) RATION OUT*
6 Film with best sound (3)
7 Protruding feature surrounding a mountain range (5)
10 Relation is more cheerful when not taking sides (6) AUNTIE
13 Movie star charting a timeline capturing work (7,4) MATINEE I(DO)L*
15 Federer perhaps, at first totally different in person (6,3) TENNIS PRO
17 Direct deliveries through empty godown (6)
20 Commercial conflict at sea (6) ADRIFT
21 Erects a shrine? (5)
23 Polished a gem full of luminance and sparkle (5)
25 Take in tenants periodically (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Routine plot including love and Bollywood’s essential dancing (12) CHOREOGRAPHY
8 Poor clue's back to front (4) THIN
9 Possibly one in Capitol (10) POLITICIAN
11 During funeral I lie dead, covered in flowers (6) LILIED
12 Sweeping changes initially to government educational activity (8) GROOMING
14 Cheers tariff being cut repeatedly (2-2)TA-TA
16 Wiggling of toe is a flirtatious move (7)
18 Drug laws broken by one in Berlin (7)
19 Knock out performance cut short (4)STUN
22 Advocate to get delayed (2,6)BE BEHIND
23 Arrive outside hotel in a poor district (6)GHETTO
24 A key shift in business (10) ENTERPRISE
26 Administer drugs for inside information (4) DOPE [2]
27 How little musk mostly becomes odourless (7,5) WITHOUT SMELL

Down
2 Soldier on bhang in the regiment arrested (4,2,5) HANG IN THERE (T)
3 Express parking in charge (5)
4 Study circles unknown to keep record (6) (OO)(LOG)(Y)
5 Dispense with it on a tour abroad (6,3) RATION OUT*
6 Film with best sound (3)PIC
7 Protruding feature surrounding a mountain range (5)
10 Relation is more cheerful when not taking sides (6) AUNTIE
13 Movie star charting a timeline capturing work (7,4) MATINEE I(DO)L*
15 Federer perhaps, at first totally different in person (6,3) TENNIS PRO
17 Direct deliveries through empty godown (6)
20 Commercial conflict at sea (6) ADRIFT
21 Erects a shrine? (5)
23 Polished a gem full of luminance and sparkle (5)
25 Take in tenants periodically (3)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Routine plot including love and Bollywood’s essential dancing (12) CHOREOGRAPHY
8 Poor clue's back to front (4) THIN
9 Possibly one in Capitol (10) POLITICIAN
11 During funeral I lie dead, covered in flowers (6) LILIED
12 Sweeping changes initially to government educational activity (8) GROOMING
14 Cheers tariff being cut repeatedly (2-2)TA-TA
16 Wiggling of toe is a flirtatious move (7) FOOTSIE
18 Drug laws broken by one in Berlin (7) CODEINE
19 Knock out performance cut short (4)STUN
22 Advocate to get delayed (2,6)BE BEHIND
23 Arrive outside hotel in a poor district (6)GHETTO
24 A key shift in business (10) ENTERPRISE
26 Administer drugs for inside information (4) DOPE [2]
27 How little musk mostly becomes odourless (7,5) WITHOUT SMELL

Down
2 Soldier on bhang in the regiment arrested (4,2,5) HANG IN THERE (T)
3 Express parking in charge (5) RAPID
4 Study circles unknown to keep record (6) (OO)(LOG)(Y)
5 Dispense with it on a tour abroad (6,3) RATION OUT*
6 Film with best sound (3)PIC
7 Protruding feature surrounding a mountain range (5) CHAIN
10 Relation is more cheerful when not taking sides (6) AUNTIE
13 Movie star charting a timeline capturing work (7,4) MATINEE I(DO)L*
15 Federer perhaps, at first totally different in person (6,3) TENNIS PRO
17 Direct deliveries through empty godown (6) GOVERN
20 Commercial conflict at sea (6) ADRIFT
21 Erects a shrine? (5) STUPA
23 Polished a gem full of luminance and sparkle (5) GLEAM
25 Take in tenants periodically (3) EAT

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Conservative with role, say, treated rudely (8)
5 Stratagem using diplomacy in command (6)
10 What’s provided with spirit by leading couple in ballroom? (5)
11 Country, miles away, receiving order for cigar (9)
12 Nice siren sadly deceitful (9)
13 Colour in mass of water probed by sleuth (5)
14 Poet losing energy after stuff about gentle steward (6,9)
17 Primate grim until leader reformed (4-6,5)
20 Be quiet and copy form (5)
22 Humorist senses baffled spectators (9)
24 Free area spoilt by litter (2,7)
25 One in white vestment I excuse (5)
26 Young animal in number behind equipment (6) KITTEN
27 Anger with steamship being redundant (8) NEEDLESS


Down
1 Cultivate cause, supporting club perhaps whenever in historic stadium (7,4,4) CARDIFF ARMS PARK
2 Notice calling for confession (9) ADMISSION
3 Stumped by project abandoned by large firm (7) STAUNCH
4 Failing circuits reported (5)
6 Train as arranged to become skilled worker (7)
7 Flower in middle of mature border (5)
8 Unusual care artist put into elegant, small features (15)
9 Trouble loosening steel nut (8)
15 Wonder about holding pose, so to speak (2,2,4)
16 Excellent, gripping conclusion of war film, one showing end of hostilities (9)
18 High-pitched voice containing minute quaver (7)
19 Pull fish up on the sheltered side (7)
21 Vote to ignore book award (5)
23 Herb forming part of worthy meal (5)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8113638.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Conservative with role, say, treated rudely (8)
5 Stratagem using diplomacy in command (6)
10 What’s provided with spirit by leading couple in ballroom? (5)
11 Country, miles away, receiving order for cigar (9)
12 Nice siren sadly deceitful (9) INSINCERE
13 Colour in mass of water probed by sleuth (5)
14 Poet losing energy after stuff about gentle steward (6,9)
17 Primate grim until leader reformed (4-6,5) RING TAILED LEMUR
20 Be quiet and copy form (5) SHAPE
22 Humorist senses baffled spectators (9)
24 Free area spoilt by litter (2,7)
25 One in white vestment I excuse (5) ALIBI
26 Young animal in number behind equipment (6) KITTEN
27 Anger with steamship being redundant (8) NEEDLESS


Down
1 Cultivate cause, supporting club perhaps whenever in historic stadium (7,4,4) CARDIFF ARMS PARK
2 Notice calling for confession (9) ADMISSION
3 Stumped by project abandoned by large firm (7) STAUNCH
4 Failing circuits reported (5)
6 Train as arranged to become skilled worker (7)
7 Flower in middle of mature border (5)
8 Unusual care artist put into elegant, small features (15) CHARACTERISTICS
9 Trouble loosening steel nut (8)
15 Wonder about holding pose, so to speak (2,2,4)
16 Excellent, gripping conclusion of war film, one showing end of hostilities (9)
18 High-pitched voice containing minute quaver (7)
19 Pull fish up on the sheltered side (7)
21 Vote to ignore book award (5)
23 Herb forming part of worthy meal (5)

[deepakgita]

Arden

Across
9 Blue river view (7)
10 Distant reflection, ray could be flashy (7)
11 Knock on head — hide painful response in this place (7)
12 Tata organisation acquired most of real estate in state capital (7)
13 Handel's work, late by a month (4,5)
15 Breaking each left claw (5)
16 Calling one an immoral beast (7)
19 Reason to wear torn garment (7)
20 Vassal in a Belgian city (5)
21 Well known side, close to a line (9)
25 Assaults in part of police records (3,4)
26 Bill bowled them out in play (7)
28 Tea and drink break for worker throwing a fit (7)
29 God! the writer's back on air (7)
Down
1 Sick doctor runs on call... (6)
2 ...while volunteers gherao him heartlessly with a complaint (6)
3 Cheese after short break (4)
4 It's often nerve-racking to keep note (6)
5 Break nose (8)
6 A fine story about long suffering (10)
7 Finally, one in seven could be from a capital (8)
8 Bird's nice, depending on whether it gets high or low (8)
14 The thing that blows on a mountain (10)
16 Boston, say, hosted a run leading to tragedy (8)
17 Developing hospital wing has to consolidate (8)
18 Break it up (4,4)
22 House of stone in India (6)
23 Praise modernity on radio channel (6)
24 Is God a he? Why different? (6)
27 Face work in church (4)

4812

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Blue river view (7)
10 Distant reflection, ray could be flashy (7)
11 Knock on head — hide painful response in this place (7)
12 Tata organisation acquired most of real estate in state capital (7)
13 Handel's work, late by a month (4,5) (DEAD) (MARCH)
15 Breaking each left claw (5)
16 Calling one an immoral beast (7)
19 Reason to wear torn garment (7)
20 Vassal in a Belgian city (5) LIEGE [2]
21 Well known side, close to a line (9) (LEG)(END)(A)(RY)
25 Assaults in part of police records (3,4)
26 Bill bowled them out in play (7)
28 Tea and drink break for worker throwing a fit (7)
29 God! the writer's back on air (7) (NEP<=)(TUNE)
Down
1 Sick doctor runs on call... (6)
2 ...while volunteers gherao him heartlessly with a complaint (6)
3 Cheese after short break (4)
4 It's often nerve-racking to keep note (6)
5 Break nose (8)
6 A fine story about long suffering (10) {A}{F}{F(L)ICTION}
7 Finally, one in seven could be from a capital (8)
8 Bird's nice, depending on whether it gets high or low (8)
14 The thing that blows on a mountain (10)
16 Boston, say, hosted a run leading to tragedy (8)
17 Developing hospital wing has to consolidate (8)
18 Break it up (4,4)
22 House of stone in India (6)
23 Praise modernity on radio channel (6)
24 Is God a he? Why different? (6)
27 Face work in church (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Blue river view (7) OBSCENE
10 Distant reflection, ray could be flashy (7) RAFFISH
11 Knock on head — hide painful response in this place (7) BAHRAIN
12 Tata organisation acquired most of real estate in state capital (7) ATLANTA
13 Handel's work, late by a month (4,5) (DEAD) (MARCH)
15 Breaking each left claw (5) CHELA
16 Calling one an immoral beast (7)
19 Reason to wear torn garment (7)
20 Vassal in a Belgian city (5) LIEGE [2]
21 Well known side, close to a line (9) (LEG)(END)(A)(RY)
25 Assaults in part of police records (3,4)
26 Bill bowled them out in play (7)
28 Tea and drink break for worker throwing a fit (7)
29 God! the writer's back on air (7) (NEP<=)(TUNE)

Down
1 Sick doctor runs on call... (6)
2 ...while volunteers gherao him heartlessly with a complaint (6)
3 Cheese after short break (4)
4 It's often nerve-racking to keep note (6)
5 Break nose (8)
6 A fine story about long suffering (10) {A}{F}{F(L)ICTION}
7 Finally, one in seven could be from a capital (8)
8 Bird's nice, depending on whether it gets high or low (8)
14 The thing that blows on a mountain (10)
16 Boston, say, hosted a run leading to tragedy (8)
17 Developing hospital wing has to consolidate (8)
18 Break it up (4,4)
22 House of stone in India (6)
23 Praise modernity on radio channel (6)
24 Is God a he? Why different? (6)
27 Face work in church (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Blue river view (7) OBSCENE
10 Distant reflection, ray could be flashy (7) RAFFISH
11 Knock on head — hide painful response in this place (7) BAHRAIN
12 Tata organisation acquired most of real estate in state capital (7) ATLANTA
13 Handel's work, late by a month (4,5) (DEAD) (MARCH)
15 Breaking each left claw (5) CHELA
16 Calling one an immoral beast (7)CHEETAH
19 Reason to wear torn garment (7)RAIMENT
20 Vassal in a Belgian city (5) LIEGE [2]
21 Well known side, close to a line (9) (LEG)(END)(A)(RY)
25 Assaults in part of police records (3,4)MUG SHOT
26 Bill bowled them out in play (7)MACBETH
28 Tea and drink break for worker throwing a fit (7)TANTRUM
29 God! the writer's back on air (7) (NEP<=)(TUNE)

Down
1 Sick doctor runs on call... (6)MORBID
2 ...while volunteers gherao him heartlessly with a complaint (6)ASTHMA
3 Cheese after short break (4)FETA
4 It's often nerve-racking to keep note (6)TENNER
5 Break nose (8)BREATHER
6 A fine story about long suffering (10) {A}{F}{F(L)ICTION}
7 Finally, one in seven could be from a capital (8)VIENNESE
8 Bird's nice, depending on whether it gets high or low (8)PHEASANT
14 The thing that blows on a mountain (10)MATTERHORN
16 Boston, say, hosted a run leading to tragedy (8)CALAMITY
17 Developing hospital wing has to consolidate (8)EMERGENT
18 Break it up (4,4)HALF TIME
22 House of stone in India (6)GEMINI
23 Praise modernity on radio channel (6)AVENUE
24 Is God a he? Why different? (6)YAHWEH
27 Face work in church (4)COPE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Happy to beg and get two quarters (7)
5 Burst river inundated accommodation (7)
9 Protecting the Irish — some of them (5)
10 Number's watched — keeps happening (9)
11 Magna Carta not good — bad craft (9)
12 Some amount of betrayal taking place in Crimea (5)
13 Don't take taxi back — Bacardi rum is dry (4)
15 How trade may be executed in future — taking one from here (5,3)
18 Makes camel sit for the climber (8)
19 Touch round instrument (4)
22 Stadium in Kolkata renamed (5)
24 Cheat before you offer (9)
26 Ran in having paid for it (9)
27 Setter goes back and forth, tense seeing insect (5)
28 Wrong to have held one back — it holds wicked things (7)
29 Felt one's born for a show (7)

Down
1 Places order for takeover (6)
2 Electrical switch, I see being replaced by the old on poles, say (9)
3 Run to school and study (5)
4 To brush aside record, tried another way (9)
5 Doctor vanished — he's left the seat (5)
6 Imagine special soldiers avoiding threat (5,4)
7 A currency depending on the size (5)
8 Need an arrangement for a group of nine (6)
14 Degrade our air (9)
16 Master at sea will check port (9)
17 Stupid man, so dumb — do you complain to him? (9)
20 Shelf at home covers six feet (6)
21 Twist and turn, as he follows the code (6)
23 Had detained suspect, did let go (5)
24 Play area is mine — catch taken at boundaries (5)
25 Establish before court (5)

4820

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Happy to beg and get two quarters (7)
5 Burst river inundated accommodation (7)
9 Protecting the Irish — some of them (5)
10 Number's watched — keeps happening (9)
11 Magna Carta not good — bad craft (9) CATAMARAN*-g
12 Some amount of betrayal taking place in Crimea (5) YALTA (T)
13 Don't take taxi back — Bacardi rum is dry (4)
15 How trade may be executed in future — taking one from here (5,3)
18 Makes camel sit for the climber (8)
19 Touch round instrument (4)
22 Stadium in Kolkata renamed (5)
24 Cheat before you offer (9)
26 Ran in having paid for it (9)
27 Setter goes back and forth, tense seeing insect (5)
28 Wrong to have held one back — it holds wicked things (7)
29 Felt one's born for a show (7)

Down
1 Places order for takeover (6)
2 Electrical switch, I see being replaced by the old on poles, say (9)
3 Run to school and study (5)
4 To brush aside record, tried another way (9) (DISC)(REDIT*)
5 Doctor vanished — he's left the seat (5) DIVAN*-hes
6 Imagine special soldiers avoiding threat (5,4)
7 A currency depending on the size (5)
8 Need an arrangement for a group of nine (6) ENNEAD*
14 Degrade our air (9)
16 Master at sea will check port (9)
17 Stupid man, so dumb — do you complain to him? (9)
20 Shelf at home covers six feet (6)
21 Twist and turn, as he follows the code (6)
23 Had detained suspect, did let go (5)
24 Play area is mine — catch taken at boundaries (5)
25 Establish before court (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Happy to beg and get two quarters (7)
5 Burst river inundated accommodation (7)
9 Protecting the Irish — some of them (5)
10 Number's watched — keeps happening (9)
11 Magna Carta not good — bad craft (9) CATAMARAN*-g
12 Some amount of betrayal taking place in Crimea (5) YALTA (T)
13 Don't take taxi back — Bacardi rum is dry (4)
15 How trade may be executed in future — taking one from here (5,3)
18 Makes camel sit for the climber (8)
19 Touch round instrument (4)
22 Stadium in Kolkata renamed (5)
24 Cheat before you offer (9)
26 Ran in having paid for it (9)
27 Setter goes back and forth, tense seeing insect (5)
28 Wrong to have held one back — it holds wicked things (7)
29 Felt one's born for a show (7)

Down
1 Places order for takeover (6)
2 Electrical switch, I see being replaced by the old on poles, say (9)
3 Run to school and study (5)
4 To brush aside record, tried another way (9) (DISC)(REDIT*)
5 Doctor vanished — he's left the seat (5) DIVAN*-hes
6 Imagine special soldiers avoiding threat (5,4)
7 A currency depending on the size (5)
8 Need an arrangement for a group of nine (6) ENNEAD*
14 Degrade our air (9)
16 Master at sea will check port (9)
17 Stupid man, so dumb — do you complain to him? (9)
20 Shelf at home covers six feet (6) FATHOM
21 Twist and turn, as he follows the code (6) WRITHE
23 Had detained suspect, did let go (5) EATEN
24 Play area is mine — catch taken at boundaries (5) PITCH
25 Establish before court (5) ERECT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Happy to beg and get two quarters (7)
5 Burst river inundated accommodation (7)DEFLATE
9 Protecting the Irish — some of them (5)
10 Number's watched — keeps happening (9)SEVENTEEN
11 Magna Carta not good — bad craft (9) CATAMARAN*-g
12 Some amount of betrayal taking place in Crimea (5) YALTA (T)
13 Don't take taxi back — Bacardi rum is dry (4)ARID
15 How trade may be executed in future — taking one from here (5,3)
18 Makes camel sit for the climber (8)
19 Touch round instrument (4)
22 Stadium in Kolkata renamed (5)ARENA
24 Cheat before you offer (9)
26 Ran in having paid for it (9)
27 Setter goes back and forth, tense seeing insect (5)
28 Wrong to have held one back — it holds wicked things (7)
29 Felt one's born for a show (7)MATINEE

Down
1 Places order for takeover (6)
2 Electrical switch, I see being replaced by the old on poles, say (9)
3 Run to school and study (5)
4 To brush aside record, tried another way (9) (DISC)(REDIT*)
5 Doctor vanished — he's left the seat (5) DIVAN*-hes
6 Imagine special soldiers avoiding threat (5,4)
7 A currency depending on the size (5)
8 Need an arrangement for a group of nine (6) ENNEAD*
14 Degrade our air (9)
16 Master at sea will check port (9)
17 Stupid man, so dumb — do you complain to him? (9)
20 Shelf at home covers six feet (6) FATHOM
21 Twist and turn, as he follows the code (6) WRITHE
23 Had detained suspect, did let go (5) EATEN
24 Play area is mine — catch taken at boundaries (5) PITCH
25 Establish before court (5) ERECT

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Happy to beg and get two quarters (7)
5 Burst river inundated accommodation (7)DEFLATE
9 Protecting the Irish — some of them (5)
10 Number's watched — keeps happening (9)SEVENTEEN
11 Magna Carta not good — bad craft (9) CATAMARAN*-g
12 Some amount of betrayal taking place in Crimea (5) YALTA (T)
13 Don't take taxi back — Bacardi rum is dry (4)ARID
15 How trade may be executed in future — taking one from here (5,3) DEATH ROW
18 Makes camel sit for the climber (8) CLEMATIS
19 Touch round instrument (4)
22 Stadium in Kolkata renamed (5)ARENA
24 Cheat before you offer (9) PRETENDER
26 Ran in having paid for it (9)
27 Setter goes back and forth, tense seeing insect (5) EMMET
28 Wrong to have held one back — it holds wicked things (7)
29 Felt one's born for a show (7)MATINEE

Down
1 Places order for takeover (6)
2 Electrical switch, I see being replaced by the old on poles, say (9)
3 Run to school and study (5)
4 To brush aside record, tried another way (9) (DISC)(REDIT*)
5 Doctor vanished — he's left the seat (5) DIVAN*-hes
6 Imagine special soldiers avoiding threat (5,4)
7 A currency depending on the size (5)
8 Need an arrangement for a group of nine (6) ENNEAD*
14 Degrade our air (9)
16 Master at sea will check port (9)
17 Stupid man, so dumb — do you complain to him? (9) OMBUDSMAN
20 Shelf at home covers six feet (6) FATHOM
21 Twist and turn, as he follows the code (6) WRITHE
23 Had detained suspect, did let go (5) EATEN
24 Play area is mine — catch taken at boundaries (5) PITCH
25 Establish before court (5) ERECT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Happy to beg and get two quarters (7)PLEASED
5 Burst river inundated accommodation (7)DEFLATE
9 Protecting the Irish — some of them (5)THEIR
10 Number's watched — keeps happening (9)SEVENTEEN
11 Magna Carta not good — bad craft (9) CATAMARAN*-g
12 Some amount of betrayal taking place in Crimea (5) YALTA (T)
13 Don't take taxi back — Bacardi rum is dry (4)ARID
15 How trade may be executed in future — taking one from here (5,3) DEATH ROW
18 Makes camel sit for the climber (8) CLEMATIS
19 Touch round instrument (4)TUBA
22 Stadium in Kolkata renamed (5)ARENA
24 Cheat before you offer (9) PRETENDER
26 Ran in having paid for it (9)HOTFOOTED
27 Setter goes back and forth, tense seeing insect (5) EMMET
28 Wrong to have held one back — it holds wicked things (7)MENORAH
29 Felt one's born for a show (7)MATINEE

Down
1 Places order for takeover (6)PUTSCH
2 Electrical switch, I see being replaced by the old on poles, say (9)ELECTORAL
3 Run to school and study (5)SCRAM
4 To brush aside record, tried another way (9) (DISC)(REDIT*)
5 Doctor vanished — he's left the seat (5) DIVAN*-hes
6 Imagine special soldiers avoiding threat (5,4)FANCY THAT
7 A currency depending on the size (5)AREAL
8 Need an arrangement for a group of nine (6) ENNEAD*
14 Degrade our air (9)DEMEANOUR
16 Master at sea will check port (9)AMSTERDAM
17 Stupid man, so dumb — do you complain to him? (9) OMBUDSMAN
20 Shelf at home covers six feet (6) FATHOM
21 Twist and turn, as he follows the code (6) WRITHE
23 Had detained suspect, did let go (5) EATEN
24 Play area is mine — catch taken at boundaries (5) PITCH
25 Establish before court (5) ERECT

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Against work, sitting pretty (8)
5 Land remains a valuable commodity (6)
10 Our heart breaks taken right out of his writing (7)
11 Beginning to remove clot from damaged contact lens... (7)
12 ... and in Paris saying “return or refuse” (5)
13 National artefacts in a camera shot (9)
14 By chance, change some cops and others get named (12)
18 Mother will speak “ this place is under control” (12)
21 Operatic heroine's unfinished song creates a spark (9)
23 Dirty article taken off the fence, perhaps (5)
24 Remove scum and demand protection (3,4)
25 Forming pictures and thinking- but not at home (7)
26 Democrat never swapped top spots in state capital (6)
27 Metal top removed, needs red cross (8)

Down
1 American power- only for raising capital (6)
2 French author's head strong- but gives way to daughter (6)
3 Way the girl will work on one handling the cargo (9)
4 Are tunnels made to hide what's done to computer architecture? (6,8)
6 Food we found in short supply (5)
7 Hams finished with part of bible (8)
8 What it takes to cross river? Guts (8)
9 Far from the coast, plan your home decor (8,6)
15 Train essentially went by travel time (9)
16 Switched second grade for school- seemed satisfied (8)
17 Entertainer against muzzling the press (8)
19 Regular mode of investing- receives credit on Siemens shares (6)
20 Henry's tense, head of department took no chances (6)
22 Kid will let change in leadership happen (5)

4822

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Against work, sitting pretty (8) (OP)(POSING)
5 Land remains a valuable commodity (6)
10 Our heart breaks taken right out of his writing (7)
11 Beginning to remove clot from damaged contact lens... (7)
12 ... and in Paris saying “return or refuse” (5) (WAS)(TE) <=
13 National artefacts in a camera shot (9)
14 By chance, change some cops and others get named (12)
18 Mother will speak “ this place is under control” (12)
21 Operatic heroine's unfinished song creates a spark (9)
23 Dirty article taken off the fence, perhaps (5)
24 Remove scum and demand protection (3,4)
25 Forming pictures and thinking- but not at home (7)
26 Democrat never swapped top spots in state capital (6)
27 Metal top removed, needs red cross (8)

Down
1 American power- only for raising capital (6)
2 French author's head strong- but gives way to daughter (6)
3 Way the girl will work on one handling the cargo (9) (ST)(EVE)(DO)(RE)
4 Are tunnels made to hide what's done to computer architecture? (6,8) NEURAL NET(WORK)S*
6 Food we found in short supply (5)
7 Hams finished with part of bible (8)
8 What it takes to cross river? Guts (8)
9 Far from the coast, plan your home decor (8,6) (INTERIOR) (DESIGN)
15 Train essentially went by travel time (9)
16 Switched second grade for school- seemed satisfied (8)
17 Entertainer against muzzling the press (8)
19 Regular mode of investing- receives credit on Siemens shares (6)
20 Henry's tense, head of department took no chances (6)
22 Kid will let change in leadership happen (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Against work, sitting pretty (8) (OP)(POSING)
5 Land remains a valuable commodity (6)
10 Our heart breaks taken right out of his writing (7)
11 Beginning to remove clot from damaged contact lens... (7)
12 ... and in Paris saying “return or refuse” (5) (WAS)(TE) <=
13 National artefacts in a camera shot (9)
14 By chance, change some cops and others get named (12)
18 Mother will speak “ this place is under control” (12)
21 Operatic heroine's unfinished song creates a spark (9)
23 Dirty article taken off the fence, perhaps (5)
24 Remove scum and demand protection (3,4)
25 Forming pictures and thinking- but not at home (7)
26 Democrat never swapped top spots in state capital (6)
27 Metal top removed, needs red cross (8)

Down
1 American power- only for raising capital (6)
2 French author's head strong- but gives way to daughter (6)
3 Way the girl will work on one handling the cargo (9) (ST)(EVE)(DO)(RE)
4 Are tunnels made to hide what's done to computer architecture? (6,8) NEURAL NET(WORK)S*
6 Food we found in short supply (5)
7 Hams finished with part of bible (8)
8 What it takes to cross river? Guts (8)
9 Far from the coast, plan your home decor (8,6) (INTERIOR) (DESIGN)
15 Train essentially went by travel time (9)
16 Switched second grade for school- seemed satisfied (8) APPEASED
17 Entertainer against muzzling the press (8) COMEDIAN
19 Regular mode of investing- receives credit on Siemens shares (6) SCRIPS
20 Henry's tense, head of department took no chances (6) HEDGED
22 Kid will let change in leadership happen (5) TEASE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Against work, sitting pretty (8) (OP)(POSING)
5 Land remains a valuable commodity (6)
10 Our heart breaks taken right out of his writing (7)THOREAU
11 Beginning to remove clot from damaged contact lens... (7)NASCENT
12 ... and in Paris saying “return or refuse” (5) (WAS)(TE) <=
13 National artefacts in a camera shot (9)
14 By chance, change some cops and others get named (12)
18 Mother will speak “ this place is under control” (12)
21 Operatic heroine's unfinished song creates a spark (9)ELECTRODE
23 Dirty article taken off the fence, perhaps (5)
24 Remove scum and demand protection (3,4)SKI MASK
25 Forming pictures and thinking- but not at home (7)IMAGING
26 Democrat never swapped top spots in state capital (6)
27 Metal top removed, needs red cross (8)

Down
1 American power- only for raising capital (6)
2 French author's head strong- but gives way to daughter (6)
3 Way the girl will work on one handling the cargo (9) (ST)(EVE)(DO)(RE)
4 Are tunnels made to hide what's done to computer architecture? (6,8) NEURAL NET(WORK)S*
6 Food we found in short supply (5)
7 Hams finished with part of bible (8)
8 What it takes to cross river? Guts (8)
9 Far from the coast, plan your home decor (8,6) (INTERIOR) (DESIGN)
15 Train essentially went by travel time (9)
16 Switched second grade for school- seemed satisfied (8) APPEASED
17 Entertainer against muzzling the press (8) COMEDIAN
19 Regular mode of investing- receives credit on Siemens shares (6) SCRIPS
20 Henry's tense, head of department took no chances (6) HEDGED
22 Kid will let change in leadership happen (5) TEASE

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Against work, sitting pretty (8) (OP)(POSING)
5 Land remains a valuable commodity (6) ASHORE
10 Our heart breaks taken right out of his writing (7)THOREAU
11 Beginning to remove clot from damaged contact lens... (7)NASCENT
12 ... and in Paris saying “return or refuse” (5) (WAS)(TE) <=
13 National artefacts in a camera shot (9) AMERICANA
14 By chance, change some cops and others get named (12)
18 Mother will speak “ this place is under control” (12)
21 Operatic heroine's unfinished song creates a spark (9)ELECTRODE
23 Dirty article taken off the fence, perhaps (5)
24 Remove scum and demand protection (3,4)SKI MASK
25 Forming pictures and thinking- but not at home (7)IMAGING
26 Democrat never swapped top spots in state capital (6) DENVER
27 Metal top removed, needs red cross (8)

Down
1 American power- only for raising capital (6) OTTAWA
2 French author's head strong- but gives way to daughter (6)
3 Way the girl will work on one handling the cargo (9) (ST)(EVE)(DO)(RE)
4 Are tunnels made to hide what's done to computer architecture? (6,8) NEURAL NET(WORK)S*
6 Food we found in short supply (5) SUSHI
7 Hams finished with part of bible (8)
8 What it takes to cross river? Guts (8)
9 Far from the coast, plan your home decor (8,6) (INTERIOR) (DESIGN)
15 Train essentially went by travel time (9)
16 Switched second grade for school- seemed satisfied (8) APPEASED
17 Entertainer against muzzling the press (8) COMEDIAN
19 Regular mode of investing- receives credit on Siemens shares (6) SCRIPS
20 Henry's tense, head of department took no chances (6) HEDGED
22 Kid will let change in leadership happen (5) TEASE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Against work, sitting pretty (8) (OP)(POSING)
5 Land remains a valuable commodity (6) ASHORE
10 Our heart breaks taken right out of his writing (7)THOREAU
11 Beginning to remove clot from damaged contact lens... (7)NASCENT
12 ... and in Paris saying “return or refuse” (5) (WAS)(TE) <=
13 National artefacts in a camera shot (9) AMERICANA
14 By chance, change some cops and others get named (12)COINCIDENTAL
18 Mother will speak “ this place is under control” (12)PROTECTORATE
21 Operatic heroine's unfinished song creates a spark (9)ELECTRODE
23 Dirty article taken off the fence, perhaps (5)UNCLE
24 Remove scum and demand protection (3,4)SKI MASK
25 Forming pictures and thinking- but not at home (7)IMAGING
26 Democrat never swapped top spots in state capital (6) DENVER
27 Metal top removed, needs red cross (8)INCENSED

Down
1 American power- only for raising capital (6) OTTAWA
2 French author's head strong- but gives way to daughter (6)PROUST
3 Way the girl will work on one handling the cargo (9) (ST)(EVE)(DO)(RE)
4 Are tunnels made to hide what's done to computer architecture? (6,8) NEURAL NET(WORK)S*
6 Food we found in short supply (5) SUSHI
7 Hams finished with part of bible (8)OVERACTS
8 What it takes to cross river? Guts (8)ENTRAILS
9 Far from the coast, plan your home decor (8,6) (INTERIOR) (DESIGN)
15 Train essentially went by travel time (9)ENTOURAGE
16 Switched second grade for school- seemed satisfied (8) APPEASED
17 Entertainer against muzzling the press (8) COMEDIAN
19 Regular mode of investing- receives credit on Siemens shares (6) SCRIPS
20 Henry's tense, head of department took no chances (6) HEDGED
22 Kid will let change in leadership happen (5) TEASE

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

[deepakgita]

Arden

Across
1 Use them shortly by ruse (6)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3)
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12)
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7)
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6)
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8)
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5)
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6)
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8)
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8)
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8)
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4)
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8)
7 Local has to lift up native (6)
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6)
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7)
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4)
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8)
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)
19 Stop because it's tender (6)
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6)
23 Method exempt for tax (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11405/article7241361.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12)
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7)
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6)
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8)
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5)
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6)
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8)
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8)
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8)
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8)
7 Local has to lift up native (6)
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6)
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4)
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8)
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)
19 Stop because it's tender (6)
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6)
23 Method exempt for tax (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12) PECCADILLOES
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7) BLAST FURNACE
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6) OLIVER
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8) AMPUTATE
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5) BAR CODES
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6)
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8)
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8)
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8)
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8)
7 Local has to lift up native (6)
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6)
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4)
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8)
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)
19 Stop because it's tender (6)
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6)
23 Method exempt for tax (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12) PECCADILLOES
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7) BLAST FURNACE
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6) OLIVER
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8) AMPUTATE
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5) BAR CODES
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6)
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8)
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8) ESCALOPE
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8) PROPHECY
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8) WEAR THE TROUSERS
7 Local has to lift up native (6)
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6)
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4) ILL FAME
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8)
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)
19 Stop because it's tender (6)
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6) SIERRA
23 Method exempt for tax (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)BRAWLING
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)STARVE
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12) PECCADILLOES
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7) BLAST FURNACE
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6) OLIVER
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8) AMPUTATE
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5) BAR CODES
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6)
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8)
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8) ESCALOPE
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8) PROPHECY
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8) WEAR THE TROUSERS
7 Local has to lift up native (6)
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6)
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4) ILL FAME
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8)
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)BEVERAGE
19 Stop because it's tender (6)FORBID
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6) SIERRA
23 Method exempt for tax (4)CESS

[Russellbew]

Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)BRAWLING
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)STARVE
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12) PECCADILLOES
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7) BLAST FURNACE
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6) OLIVER
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8) AMPUTATE
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5) BAR CODES
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6) REGINA
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8) DEARNESS
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8) ESCALOPE
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8) PROPHECY
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8) WEAR THE TROUSERS
7 Local has to lift up native (6) INBORN
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6) GARNET
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4) ILL FAME
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8) CANADIAN
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)BEVERAGE
19 Stop because it's tender (6)FORBID
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6) SIERRA
23 Method exempt for tax (4)CESS

[pavalamani pragasam]

1 Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)BRAWLING
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)ANN ARBOR
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)STARVE
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12) PECCADILLOES
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7) BLAST FURNACE
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6) OLIVER
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8) AMPUTATE
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5) BAR CODES
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6) REGINA
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8) DEARNESS
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)USANCE

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8) ESCALOPE
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8) PROPHECY
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)RUNE
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8) WEAR THE TROUSERS
7 Local has to lift up native (6) INBORN
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6) GARNET
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4) ILL FAME
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8) CANADIAN
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)BEVERAGE
19 Stop because it's tender (6)FORBID
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6) SIERRA
23 Method exempt for tax (4)CESS

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

[deepakgita]

Scintillator

Across
1 Disease of children — or it's afflicting minors, primarily (6)
4 Romanticism of thought associated with student philosophy (8)
9 Require to put up a loud burst? (6)
10 Aunt injured with a partial lump in fall (8)
12 Tense wife had a desire and got a spasm (8)
13 Reluctant to write a poem (6)
15 Air strikes on Germany? (4)
16 Watchmen stun dacoits on the run after killing model (10)
19 Fictional character in Sholay bringing up all emotions originally (10)
20 No end to deadly virus countered in bottom of the ear (4)
23 Clear out rum can that's unpleasant (6)
25 One who authorises insurance company faces ugly sneer (8)
27 New male recruit in this plant (8)
28 Rhine flowing around one end of Cologne to bring prosperity (6)
29 Mere 'No' is misinterpreted for emergence (8)
30 Adjust piano and bring to default position (6)

Down
1 One examines books after passing examinations (7)
2 Custom in Bengal — sister taken care of by husband after end of torment (9)
3 Painting of endless firmament has to corrode (6)
5 Monotonous buzz emitted by percussion instrument (4)
6 A holy book describing your extraordinary system of medicine (8)
7 Influential criminal is beheaded (5)
8 Pursue llamas fenced from behind for a bone (7)
11 A secretion providing cure to treat adults (7)
14 Earache to ail a girl when sick (7)
17 Sound qualities improved at Cisco, US (9)
18 Last month I heard chimes with a degree of loudness (8)
19 Preserve dry smear, essentially using surgical instrument (7)
21 1 Dn's killed in close range (7)
22 One starting to drive loses heart, becomes more unsuccessful (6)
24 Bundle of fibres in cheek (5)
26 I'll mostly be tearing in to knock out Juliet's follower (4)

GRID
(http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11409/article7264360.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Disease of children — or it's afflicting minors, primarily (6)
4 Romanticism of thought associated with student philosophy (8) (IDEA)(L)(ISM)
9 Require to put up a loud burst? (6)
10 Aunt injured with a partial lump in fall (8)
12 Tense wife had a desire and got a spasm (8)
13 Reluctant to write a poem (6) A/VERSE
15 Air strikes on Germany? (4)
16 Watchmen stun dacoits on the run after killing model (10) CUSTODIANS*-t
19 Fictional character in Sholay bringing up all emotions originally (10)
20 No end to deadly virus countered in bottom of the ear (4)
23 Clear out rum can that's unpleasant (6)
25 One who authorises insurance company faces ugly sneer (8)
27 New male recruit in this plant (8)
28 Rhine flowing around one end of Cologne to bring prosperity (6)
29 Mere 'No' is misinterpreted for emergence (8) EMERSION*
30 Adjust piano and bring to default position (6)

Down
1 One examines books after passing examinations (7)
2 Custom in Bengal — sister taken care of by husband after end of torment (9)
3 Painting of endless firmament has to corrode (6)
5 Monotonous buzz emitted by percussion instrument (4)
6 A holy book describing your extraordinary system of medicine (8) A/Y[-o]UR/VEDA
7 Influential criminal is beheaded (5)
8 Pursue llamas fenced from behind for a bone (7)
11 A secretion providing cure to treat adults (7)
14 Earache to ail a girl when sick (7)
17 Sound qualities improved at Cisco, US (9)
18 Last month I heard chimes with a degree of loudness (8)
19 Preserve dry smear, essentially using surgical instrument (7)
21 1 Dn's killed in close range (7)
22 One starting to drive loses heart, becomes more unsuccessful (6)
24 Bundle of fibres in cheek (5)
26 I'll mostly be tearing in to knock out Juliet's follower (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Disease of children — or it's afflicting minors, primarily (6)
4 Romanticism of thought associated with student philosophy (8) (IDEA)(L)(ISM)
9 Require to put up a loud burst? (6)
10 Aunt injured with a partial lump in fall (8)
12 Tense wife had a desire and got a spasm (8)
13 Reluctant to write a poem (6) A/VERSE
15 Air strikes on Germany? (4)
16 Watchmen stun dacoits on the run after killing model (10) CUSTODIANS*-t
19 Fictional character in Sholay bringing up all emotions originally (10)
20 No end to deadly virus countered in bottom of the ear (4)
23 Clear out rum can that's unpleasant (6)
25 One who authorises insurance company faces ugly sneer (8)
27 New male recruit in this plant (8)
28 Rhine flowing around one end of Cologne to bring prosperity (6)
29 Mere 'No' is misinterpreted for emergence (8) EMERSION*
30 Adjust piano and bring to default position (6)

Down
1 One examines books after passing examinations (7)
2 Custom in Bengal — sister taken care of by husband after end of torment (9)
3 Painting of endless firmament has to corrode (6)
5 Monotonous buzz emitted by percussion instrument (4)
6 A holy book describing your extraordinary system of medicine (8) A/Y[-o]UR/VEDA
7 Influential criminal is beheaded (5)
8 Pursue llamas fenced from behind for a bone (7) MALLEUS
11 A secretion providing cure to treat adults (7) CERUMEN
14 Earache to ail a girl when sick (7) OTALGIA
17 Sound qualities improved at Cisco, US (9) ACOUSTICS
18 Last month I heard chimes with a degree of loudness (8) DECIBELS
19 Preserve dry smear, essentially using surgical instrument (7)
21 1 Dn's killed in close range (7)
22 One starting to drive loses heart, becomes more unsuccessful (6)
24 Bundle of fibres in cheek (5)
26 I'll mostly be tearing in to knock out Juliet's follower (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Disease of children — or it's afflicting minors, primarily (6)
4 Romanticism of thought associated with student philosophy (8) (IDEA)(L)(ISM)
9 Require to put up a loud burst? (6)
10 Aunt injured with a partial lump in fall (8)AUTUMNAL
12 Tense wife had a desire and got a spasm (8)
13 Reluctant to write a poem (6) A/VERSE
15 Air strikes on Germany? (4)
16 Watchmen stun dacoits on the run after killing model (10) CUSTODIANS*-t
19 Fictional character in Sholay bringing up all emotions originally (10)
20 No end to deadly virus countered in bottom of the ear (4)
23 Clear out rum can that's unpleasant (6)
25 One who authorises insurance company faces ugly sneer (8)LICENSER
27 New male recruit in this plant (8)
28 Rhine flowing around one end of Cologne to bring prosperity (6)ENRICH
29 Mere 'No' is misinterpreted for emergence (8) EMERSION*
30 Adjust piano and bring to default position (6)

Down
1 One examines books after passing examinations (7)
2 Custom in Bengal — sister taken care of by husband after end of torment (9)
3 Painting of endless firmament has to corrode (6)
5 Monotonous buzz emitted by percussion instrument (4)DRUM
6 A holy book describing your extraordinary system of medicine (8) A/Y[-o]UR/VEDA
7 Influential criminal is beheaded (5)INNER
8 Pursue llamas fenced from behind for a bone (7) MALLEUS
11 A secretion providing cure to treat adults (7) CERUMEN
14 Earache to ail a girl when sick (7) OTALGIA
17 Sound qualities improved at Cisco, US (9) ACOUSTICS
18 Last month I heard chimes with a degree of loudness (8) DECIBELS
19 Preserve dry smear, essentially using surgical instrument (7)
21 1 Dn's killed in close range (7)
22 One starting to drive loses heart, becomes more unsuccessful (6)
24 Bundle of fibres in cheek (5)
26 I'll mostly be tearing in to knock out Juliet's follower (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Disease of children — or it's afflicting minors, primarily (6)AUTISM
4 Romanticism of thought associated with student philosophy (8) (IDEA)(L)(ISM)
9 Require to put up a loud burst? (6)DEAFEN
10 Aunt injured with a partial lump in fall (8)AUTUMNAL
12 Tense wife had a desire and got a spasm (8)TWITCHED
13 Reluctant to write a poem (6) A/VERSE
15 Air strikes on Germany? (4)RAID
16 Watchmen stun dacoits on the run after killing model (10) CUSTODIANS*-t
19 Fictional character in Sholay bringing up all emotions originally (10)CINDERELLA
20 No end to deadly virus countered in bottom of the ear (4)LOBE
23 Clear out rum can that's unpleasant (6)RANCID
25 One who authorises insurance company faces ugly sneer (8)LICENSER
27 New male recruit in this plant (8)TURMERIC
28 Rhine flowing around one end of Cologne to bring prosperity (6)ENRICH
29 Mere 'No' is misinterpreted for emergence (8) EMERSION*
30 Adjust piano and bring to default position (6)PRESET

Down
1 One examines books after passing examinations (7)AUDITOR
2 Custom in Bengal — sister taken care of by husband after end of torment (9)TRADITION
3 Painting of endless firmament has to corrode (6)SKETCH
5 Monotonous buzz emitted by percussion instrument (4)DRUM
6 A holy book describing your extraordinary system of medicine (8) A/Y[-o]UR/VEDA
7 Influential criminal is beheaded (5)INNER
8 Pursue llamas fenced from behind for a bone (7) MALLEUS
11 A secretion providing cure to treat adults (7) CERUMEN
14 Earache to ail a girl when sick (7) OTALGIA
17 Sound qualities improved at Cisco, US (9) ACOUSTICS
18 Last month I heard chimes with a degree of loudness (8) DECIBELS
19 Preserve dry smear, essentially using surgical instrument (7)CURETTE
21 1 Dn's killed in close range (7)EARSHOT
22 One starting to drive loses heart, becomes more unsuccessful (6)LEANER
24 Bundle of fibres in cheek (5)NERVE
26 I'll mostly be tearing in to knock out Juliet's follower (4)KILO

:clap::clap::clap: A sound puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Incognito

Across
7 Boss gets approval to prepare food for explorer (4)
8 Complainant's simple argument (9)
10 Country, Father and Old Church (6)
11 Theodore caught animal and stumbled (8)
12 PM who was seen to be a Middle-Easterner after decapitation (8)
14 Make unknown variety of liquor (6)
16 Personal soldier (7)
18 For example, Patton's groups preceded First Lieutenant (7)
21 Unplanned parts of Qatar and Oman (6)
23 You can do without this addendum (8)
25 Type of punishment meted out to an NCO (8)
27 Country cousin's citrus preparation (6)
29 Poetical device found in "donkey on a North Carolina estate initially" (9)
30 Military group is not suitable - it has no force (4)


Down
1 Dispatch rider carried model for nobleman (8)
2 Similar to a relative (4)
3 Man captured by policeman and soldiers displayed round object (6)
4 First murderer's suitable leader (7)
5 Shaky United Nations building to house horses (8)
6 Setter travels around India with explosive device (4)
9 Deploy 3 (5)
13 A virgin, to begin with, was dressed in scarlet and expressed delight (5)
15 Association of Southeast Asian Nations? Shortly, you will find it here - Please answer (5)
17 Rama returned in two days, initially carrying dates from India (8)
19 In the beginning, a bachelor joined Indian telephone manufacturer's office (2,6)
20 Do not utter Indian honorific in a hill-station, honey (7)
22 Smell a resident of Rome endlessly (5)
24 Report was rewritten for O'Henry (6)
26 Col.'s abstention from bidding (4)
28 Slimy creature lugs around bullet for a shot of liquor (4)


GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11552/article7887158.ece)

[Russellbew]

Incognito

Across
7 Boss gets approval to prepare food for explorer (4)
8 Complainant's simple argument (9) PLAINTIFF
10 Country, Father and Old Church (6) FRANCE
11 Theodore caught animal and stumbled (8)
12 PM who was seen to be a Middle-Easterner after decapitation (8)
14 Make unknown variety of liquor (6)BRANDY
16 Personal soldier (7) PRIVATE
18 For example, Patton's groups preceded First Lieutenant (7)
21 Unplanned parts of Qatar and Oman (6) RANDOM
23 You can do without this addendum (8)
25 Type of punishment meted out to an NCO (8)
27 Country cousin's citrus preparation (6)
29 Poetical device found in "donkey on a North Carolina estate initially" (9)
30 Military group is not suitable - it has no force (4)


Down
1 Dispatch rider carried model for nobleman (8)
2 Similar to a relative (4)
3 Man captured by policeman and soldiers displayed round object (6)
4 First murderer's suitable leader (7)
5 Shaky United Nations building to house horses (8)
6 Setter travels around India with explosive device (4)
9 Deploy 3 (5)
13 A virgin, to begin with, was dressed in scarlet and expressed delight (5)
15 Association of Southeast Asian Nations? Shortly, you will find it here - Please answer (5)
17 Rama returned in two days, initially carrying dates from India (8)
19 In the beginning, a bachelor joined Indian telephone manufacturer's office (2,6)
20 Do not utter Indian honorific in a hill-station, honey (7)
22 Smell a resident of Rome endlessly (5)
24 Report was rewritten for O'Henry (6)
26 Col.'s abstention from bidding (4)
28 Slimy creature lugs around bullet for a shot of liquor (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Boss gets approval to prepare food for explorer (4)COOK
8 Complainant's simple argument (9) PLAINTIFF
10 Country, Father and Old Church (6) FRANCE
11 Theodore caught animal and stumbled (8)
12 PM who was seen to be a Middle-Easterner after decapitation (8)
14 Make unknown variety of liquor (6)BRANDY
16 Personal soldier (7) PRIVATE
18 For example, Patton's groups preceded First Lieutenant (7)
21 Unplanned parts of Qatar and Oman (6) RANDOM
23 You can do without this addendum (8)
25 Type of punishment meted out to an NCO (8)CORPORAL
27 Country cousin's citrus preparation (6)RUSTIC
29 Poetical device found in "donkey on a North Carolina estate initially" (9)
30 Military group is not suitable - it has no force (4)UNFIT


Down
1 Dispatch rider carried model for nobleman (8)
2 Similar to a relative (4)AKIN
3 Man captured by policeman and soldiers displayed round object (6)
4 First murderer's suitable leader (7)
5 Shaky United Nations building to house horses (8)
6 Setter travels around India with explosive device (4)
9 Deploy 3 (5)
13 A virgin, to begin with, was dressed in scarlet and expressed delight (5)
15 Association of Southeast Asian Nations? Shortly, you will find it here - Please answer (5)
17 Rama returned in two days, initially carrying dates from India (8)
19 In the beginning, a bachelor joined Indian telephone manufacturer's office (2,6)
20 Do not utter Indian honorific in a hill-station, honey (7)
22 Smell a resident of Rome endlessly (5)
24 Report was rewritten for O'Henry (6)
26 Col.'s abstention from bidding (4)
28 Slimy creature lugs around bullet for a shot of liquor (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Boss gets approval to prepare food for explorer (4)COOK
8 Complainant's simple argument (9) PLAINTIFF
10 Country, Father and Old Church (6) FRANCE
11 Theodore caught animal and stumbled (8) TOTTERED
12 PM who was seen to be a Middle-Easterner after decapitation (8) DISRAELI
14 Make unknown variety of liquor (6)BRANDY
16 Personal soldier (7) PRIVATE
18 For example, Patton's groups preceded First Lieutenant (7) GENERAL
21 Unplanned parts of Qatar and Oman (6) RANDOM
23 You can do without this addendum (8) APPENDIX
25 Type of punishment meted out to an NCO (8)CORPORAL
27 Country cousin's citrus preparation (6)RUSTIC
29 Poetical device found in "donkey on a North Carolina estate initially" (9) ASSONANCE
30 Military group is not suitable - it has no force (4)UNFIT


Down
1 Dispatch rider carried model for nobleman (8)
2 Similar to a relative (4)AKIN
3 Man captured by policeman and soldiers displayed round object (6)
4 First murderer's suitable leader (7)
5 Shaky United Nations building to house horses (8)
6 Setter travels around India with explosive device (4)
9 Deploy 3 (5)
13 A virgin, to begin with, was dressed in scarlet and expressed delight (5)
15 Association of Southeast Asian Nations? Shortly, you will find it here - Please answer (5)
17 Rama returned in two days, initially carrying dates from India (8)
19 In the beginning, a bachelor joined Indian telephone manufacturer's office (2,6)
20 Do not utter Indian honorific in a hill-station, honey (7)
22 Smell a resident of Rome endlessly (5)
24 Report was rewritten for O'Henry (6)
26 Col.'s abstention from bidding (4)
28 Slimy creature lugs around bullet for a shot of liquor (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Boss gets approval to prepare food for explorer (4)COOK
8 Complainant's simple argument (9) PLAINTIFF
10 Country, Father and Old Church (6) FRANCE
11 Theodore caught animal and stumbled (8) TOTTERED
12 PM who was seen to be a Middle-Easterner after decapitation (8) DISRAELI
14 Make unknown variety of liquor (6)BRANDY
16 Personal soldier (7) PRIVATE
18 For example, Patton's groups preceded First Lieutenant (7) GENERAL
21 Unplanned parts of Qatar and Oman (6) RANDOM
23 You can do without this addendum (8) APPENDIX
25 Type of punishment meted out to an NCO (8)CORPORAL
27 Country cousin's citrus preparation (6)RUSTIC
29 Poetical device found in "donkey on a North Carolina estate initially" (9) ASSONANCE
30 Military group is not suitable - it has no force (4)UNFIT


Down
1 Dispatch rider carried model for nobleman (8)COURTIER
2 Similar to a relative (4)AKIN
3 Man captured by policeman and soldiers displayed round object (6)SPHERE
4 First murderer's suitable leader (7)CAPTAIN
5 Shaky United Nations building to house horses (8)UNSTABLE
6 Setter travels around India with explosive device (4)MINE
9 Deploy 3 (5)FIELD
13 A virgin, to begin with, was dressed in scarlet and expressed delight (5)RAVED
15 Association of Southeast Asian Nations? Shortly, you will find it here - Please answer (5)ASEAN
17 Rama returned in two days, initially carrying dates from India (8)TAMARIND
19 In the beginning, a bachelor joined Indian telephone manufacturer's office (2,6)AB INITIO
20 Do not utter Indian honorific in a hill-station, honey (7)DARLING
22 Smell a resident of Rome endlessly (5)AROMA
24 Report was rewritten for O'Henry (6)PORTER
26 Col.'s abstention from bidding (4)PASS
28 Slimy creature lugs around bullet for a shot of liquor (4)SLUG

:clap::clap::clap: A puzzle in military style!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Transported from point after time, bearing north (6)
4 Sad, vocal, befuddled? That’ll be the brandy (8)
10 Freeloading artist with singular appeal, one protected by cover in retirement (9)
11 Upset in middle of plea, breaking free (5)
12 Endlessly ridicule language about
love and meditation (13)
14 One exacting retribution against foe finally consumed by fury (7)
16 Musical fashionable in the past (7)
17 Goat mostly inhabiting rocky lair in country (7)
19 Follow triumph (7) SUCCEED
20 Method of solving problems in revolutionary manner with country in panic (5,3,5) TRIAL AND ERROR
23 Bitterness holding good? That’s nonsense (5) BILGE
24 Odd tips recur in sacred text (9) SCRIPTURE
25 Order son to follow obligations, restricting noise (8) TIDINESS
26 Believe in sacred item (6)

Down
1 In particular spot, holding diamonds up above everything (10)
2 Show again some clearer understanding (5)
3 Bird, as revealed by sad page in press, gone (9,6)
5 Old-fashioned roguish spies turned up (7)
6 Vine that’s damaged receiving repair (8,7)
7 Describe food shop smart entrepreneur’s opening (9)
8 Team gave expression of relief, reportedly (4)
9 Spout garbled rubbish initially in daze (6)
13 Gained impression about king followed by me in awe (10)
15 Doctor in place in Washington, first off, on day beset by difficulties (9)
18 Learner when in classes disregarding right books of charts (7)
19 Guard head of state on arrival (6)
21 Plump for quantity of sandwiches (5)
22 Support article with stake (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Transported from point after time, bearing north (6)
4 Sad, vocal, befuddled? That’ll be the brandy (8)
10 Freeloading artist with singular appeal, one protected by cover in retirement (9)
11 Upset in middle of plea, breaking free (5)
12 Endlessly ridicule language about
love and meditation (13) CONTEMPLATION
14 One exacting retribution against foe finally consumed by fury (7) AVENGER
16 Musical fashionable in the past (7)
17 Goat mostly inhabiting rocky lair in country (7)
19 Follow triumph (7) SUCCEED
20 Method of solving problems in revolutionary manner with country in panic (5,3,5) TRIAL AND ERROR
23 Bitterness holding good? That’s nonsense (5) BILGE
24 Odd tips recur in sacred text (9) SCRIPTURE
25 Order son to follow obligations, restricting noise (8) TIDINESS
26 Believe in sacred item (6)

Down
1 In particular spot, holding diamonds up above everything (10) ESPECIALLY[\B]
2 Show again some clearer understanding (5)
3 Bird, as revealed by sad page in press, gone (9,6)
5 Old-fashioned roguish spies turned up (7)
6 Vine that’s damaged receiving repair (8,7)
7 Describe food shop smart entrepreneur’s opening (9) [B]DELINEATE
8 Team gave expression of relief, reportedly (4) SIDE
9 Spout garbled rubbish initially in daze (6)
13 Gained impression about king followed by me in awe (10)
15 Doctor in place in Washington, first off, on day beset by difficulties (9)
18 Learner when in classes disregarding right books of charts (7)
19 Guard head of state on arrival (6) SENTRY
21 Plump for quantity of sandwiches (5)
22 Support article with stake (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Transported from point after time, bearing north (6)
4 Sad, vocal, befuddled? That’ll be the brandy (8)
10 Freeloading artist with singular appeal, one protected by cover in retirement (9)
11 Upset in middle of plea, breaking free (5)
12 Endlessly ridicule language about
love and meditation (13) CONTEMPLATION
14 One exacting retribution against foe finally consumed by fury (7) AVENGER
16 Musical fashionable in the past (7)
17 Goat mostly inhabiting rocky lair in country (7)
19 Follow triumph (7) SUCCEED
20 Method of solving problems in revolutionary manner with country in panic (5,3,5) TRIAL AND ERROR
23 Bitterness holding good? That’s nonsense (5) BILGE
24 Odd tips recur in sacred text (9) SCRIPTURE
25 Order son to follow obligations, restricting noise (8) TIDINESS
26 Believe in sacred item (6)CREDIT

Down
1 In particular spot, holding diamonds up above everything (10) ESPECIALLY[\B]
2 Show again some clearer understanding (5)[B]RERUN
3 Bird, as revealed by sad page in press, gone (9,6)
5 Old-fashioned roguish spies turned up (7)
6 Vine that’s damaged receiving repair (8,7)
7 Describe food shop smart entrepreneur’s opening (9) DELINEATE
8 Team gave expression of relief, reportedly (4) SIDE
9 Spout garbled rubbish initially in daze (6)STUPOR
13 Gained impression about king followed by me in awe (10)
15 Doctor in place in Washington, first off, on day beset by difficulties (9)
18 Learner when in classes disregarding right books of charts (7)
19 Guard head of state on arrival (6) SENTRY
21 Plump for quantity of sandwiches (5)ROUND
22 Support article with stake (4)ABET

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Transported from point after time, bearing north (6)ENRAPT
4 Sad, vocal, befuddled? That’ll be the brandy (8)CALVADOS
10 Freeloading artist with singular appeal, one protected by cover in retirement (9)PARASITIC
11 Upset in middle of plea, breaking free (5)RILED
12 Endlessly ridicule language about
love and meditation (13) CONTEMPLATION
14 One exacting retribution against foe finally consumed by fury (7) AVENGER
16 Musical fashionable in the past (7)CHICAGO
17 Goat mostly inhabiting rocky lair in country (7)LIBERIA
19 Follow triumph (7) SUCCEED
20 Method of solving problems in revolutionary manner with country in panic (5,3,5) TRIAL AND ERROR
23 Bitterness holding good? That’s nonsense (5) BILGE
24 Odd tips recur in sacred text (9) SCRIPTURE
25 Order son to follow obligations, restricting noise (8) TIDINESS
26 Believe in sacred item (6)CREDIT

Down
1 In particular spot, holding diamonds up above everything (10) [B]ESPECIALLY[\B]
2 Show again some clearer understanding (5)RERUN
3 Bird, as revealed by sad page in press, gone (9,6)PASSENGER PIGEON
5 Old-fashioned roguish spies turned up (7)ARCHAIC
6 Vine that’s damaged receiving repair (8,7)VIRGINIA CREEPER
7 Describe food shop smart entrepreneur’s opening (9) DELINEATE
8 Team gave expression of relief, reportedly (4) SIDE
9 Spout garbled rubbish initially in daze (6)STUPOR
13 Gained impression about king followed by me in awe (10)WONDERMENT
15 Doctor in place in Washington, first off, on day beset by difficulties (9)EMBATTLED
18 Learner when in classes disregarding right books of charts (7)ATLASES
19 Guard head of state on arrival (6) SENTRY
21 Plump for quantity of sandwiches (5)ROUND
22 Support article with stake (4)ABET

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Removing water content may lead to drying death (11) DEHYDRATING
9 Boy left mutilated gerbil for hybrid animal (5) LIGER
10 Accountant's charity fair for Royal Irish Academy's food outlet (9) CAFETERIA
11 MIT hens pun wildly and get retribution (10) PUNISHMENT
12 Father’s with Indian redhead couple (4) PAIR
13 Religious leader found in mihrab, bizarrely (5)
15 Expectorate behind Head Office next to Albert's nursing home (8)
17 Richthofen's embarrassed aristocrat (3,5)
19 Approaches player and lugs ... (5)
22 ... son with black stuff for leading performer (4)
23 Dark summer snake (5,5)
26 Scary dream about horse after dark (9)
27 Aircraft panel’s damaged (5)
28 Sincerity displayed by auditor having cosy pad near cape (11)

Down
1 Fortified position with revolving gun, including leading infantryman, after commencement of day (3,2)
2 His mohair was destroyed in nuked city (9)
3 Leave secretly — last month a non-civil cop followed (6)
4 An Iberian royal may be son of Al (criminal) (7)
5 Setter’s not confused X (4)
6 Monster recast gun at Agra (9)
7 One who runs away to marry queen, having damaged Opel (6)
8 Scout patron changed direction from North to left (6)
14 Dishevel sleeping place, with waste cloth tied on broken leg (9)
16 Explosive fruit found under tree (9)
17 Hate letters from millionaire's enterprise (6)
18 Ok, Alice makes animal feed (3,4)
20 Shout out Indian honorific before English king (6)
21 Take a millilitre (a drop of elixir) before exercise (6)
24 Distributes cards and trades (5)
25 Move and electrify prison (4)

4826

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Removing water content may lead to drying death (11) DEHYDRATING
9 Boy left mutilated gerbil for hybrid animal (5) LIGER
10 Accountant's charity fair for Royal Irish Academy's food outlet (9) CAFETERIA
11 MIT hens pun wildly and get retribution (10) PUNISHMENT
12 Father’s with Indian redhead couple (4) PAIR
13 Religious leader found in mihrab, bizarrely (5)RABBI
15 Expectorate behind Head Office next to Albert's nursing home (8)
17 Richthofen's embarrassed aristocrat (3,5)
19 Approaches player and lugs ... (5)
22 ... son with black stuff for leading performer (4)
23 Dark summer snake (5,5)
26 Scary dream about horse after dark (9)NIGHTMARE
27 Aircraft panel’s damaged (5)
28 Sincerity displayed by auditor having cosy pad near cape (11)

Down
1 Fortified position with revolving gun, including leading infantryman, after commencement of day (3,2)
2 His mohair was destroyed in nuked city (9)HIROSHIMA
3 Leave secretly — last month a non-civil cop followed (6)
4 An Iberian royal may be son of Al (criminal) (7)
5 Setter’s not confused X (4)
6 Monster recast gun at Agra (9)
7 One who runs away to marry queen, having damaged Opel (6)
8 Scout patron changed direction from North to left (6)
14 Dishevel sleeping place, with waste cloth tied on broken leg (9)BEDRAGGLE
16 Explosive fruit found under tree (9)
17 Hate letters from millionaire's enterprise (6)
18 Ok, Alice makes animal feed (3,4)OIL CAKE
20 Shout out Indian honorific before English king (6)
21 Take a millilitre (a drop of elixir) before exercise (6)
24 Distributes cards and trades (5)
25 Move and electrify prison (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Removing water content may lead to drying death (11) DEHYDRATING
9 Boy left mutilated gerbil for hybrid animal (5) LIGER
10 Accountant's charity fair for Royal Irish Academy's food outlet (9) CAFETERIA
11 MIT hens pun wildly and get retribution (10) PUNISHMENT
12 Father’s with Indian redhead couple (4) PAIR
13 Religious leader found in mihrab, bizarrely (5)RABBI
15 Expectorate behind Head Office next to Albert's nursing home (8) HOSPITAL
17 Richthofen's embarrassed aristocrat (3,5) RED BARON
19 Approaches player and lugs ... (5) NEARS
22 ... son with black stuff for leading performer (4) STAR
23 Dark summer snake (5,5) BLACK ADDER
26 Scary dream about horse after dark (9)NIGHTMARE
27 Aircraft panel’s damaged (5) PLANE
28 Sincerity displayed by auditor having cosy pad near cape (11) EARNESTNESS

Down
1 Fortified position with revolving gun, including leading infantryman, after commencement of day (3,2) DUG IN
2 His mohair was destroyed in nuked city (9)HIROSHIMA
3 Leave secretly — last month a non-civil cop followed (6) DECAMP
4 An Iberian royal may be son of Al (criminal) (7) ALFONSO
5 Setter’s not confused X (4) INTO
6 Monster recast gun at Agra (9) GARGANTUA
7 One who runs away to marry queen, having damaged Opel (6) ELOPER
8 Scout patron changed direction from North to left (6) PATROL
14 Dishevel sleeping place, with waste cloth tied on broken leg (9)BEDRAGGLE
16 Explosive fruit found under tree (9) PINEAPPLE
17 Hate letters from millionaire's enterprise (6) RESENT
18 Ok, Alice makes animal feed (3,4)OIL CAKE
20 Shout out Indian honorific before English king (6) SHRIEK
21 Take a millilitre (a drop of elixir) before exercise (6)ACCEPT
24 Distributes cards and trades (5) DEALS
25 Move and electrify prison (4)STIR

[Russellbew]

Yay done :)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Thanks, LV!

:clap::clap::clap: A puzzle to breeze through!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Coat fails to provide contrast to comedian (3,2,4)
6 North American article that goes well with curry (4)
8 Something taboo about woman being on top (8)
9 Lucre corrupts the law (6)
10 Passage may entail carnal stimulation (10,5)
11 Merchant's collaborator Brown, for instance, smuggles gold (5)
13 Bask in the glow, get unusual black, tan hues (8)
15 Racial conflict, hostility ultimately dismantled with swiftness (8)
18 Councillor in contact with unknown associate (5)
20 Wild attraction with fishy, mammalian tinges (6,9)
23 Flier blows off wings to stay off the radar (3,3)
24 Divested of head growth, make a noise. Indeed! (8)
25 Advanced period of self-restraint (4)
26 Provided sustenance for sickly runts we found extremely emaciated (3-6)

Down
1 Ringed reed composed of coral to any extent, reportedly (5)
2 Garden implement orderly got me had rusty head (7)
3 Young lover's dancing was all the rage (5)
4 Expenses sailor wrung out of criminal layabouts (7)
5 Base, dissembling, far from lofty (3-5)
6 Climbing up from cellar again, falls (7)
7 Lambskin article donned by dishevelled star, say, Shah Rukh (9)
12 Mysterious Levantine suitor (9)
14 Is setter likely to get with a woman during a cold squall? (8)
16 Quadruped (goat) oddly lacking in Arthurian setting (7)
17 Ready to rock 'n' roll as far back as anyone can remember (4,3)
19 Phenomenal roadster loses tempo, finally slows down (7)
21 Politician's jacket (5)
22 Looking up details of ride (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11412/article7278036.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Coat fails to provide contrast to comedian (3,2,4)
6 North American article that goes well with curry (4)
8 Something taboo about woman being on top (8)
9 Lucre corrupts the law (6)
10 Passage may entail carnal stimulation (10,5)
11 Merchant's collaborator Brown, for instance, smuggles gold (5) IV(OR)Y
13 Bask in the glow, get unusual black, tan hues (8) SUNBATHE*
15 Racial conflict, hostility ultimately dismantled with swiftness (8)
18 Councillor in contact with unknown associate (5)
20 Wild attraction with fishy, mammalian tinges (6,9)
23 Flier blows off wings to stay off the radar (3,3)
24 Divested of head growth, make a noise. Indeed! (8)
25 Advanced period of self-restraint (4)
26 Provided sustenance for sickly runts we found extremely emaciated (3-6)

Down
1 Ringed reed composed of coral to any extent, reportedly (5)
2 Garden implement orderly got me had rusty head (7)
3 Young lover's dancing was all the rage (5)
4 Expenses sailor wrung out of criminal layabouts (7) OUTLAYS*-ab
5 Base, dissembling, far from lofty (3-5)
6 Climbing up from cellar again, falls (7) NIAGARA <=T
7 Lambskin article donned by dishevelled star, say, Shah Rukh (9)
12 Mysterious Levantine suitor (9) VALENTINE*
14 Is setter likely to get with a woman during a cold squall? (8)
16 Quadruped (goat) oddly lacking in Arthurian setting (7)
17 Ready to rock 'n' roll as far back as anyone can remember (4,3)
19 Phenomenal roadster loses tempo, finally slows down (7)
21 Politician's jacket (5)
22 Looking up details of ride (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Coat fails to provide contrast to comedian (3,2,4) ACT AS FOIL
6 North American article that goes well with curry (4) NAAN
8 Something taboo about woman being on top (8) DOMINANT
9 Lucre corrupts the law (6) WEALTH
10 Passage may entail carnal stimulation (10,5) ALIMENTARY CANAL
11 Merchant's collaborator Brown, for instance, smuggles gold (5) IV(OR)Y
13 Bask in the glow, get unusual black, tan hues (8) SUNBATHE*
15 Racial conflict, hostility ultimately dismantled with swiftness (8)
18 Councillor in contact with unknown associate (5)
20 Wild attraction with fishy, mammalian tinges (6,9)
23 Flier blows off wings to stay off the radar (3,3)
24 Divested of head growth, make a noise. Indeed! (8)
25 Advanced period of self-restraint (4)
26 Provided sustenance for sickly runts we found extremely emaciated (3-6)

Down
1 Ringed reed composed of coral to any extent, reportedly (5)
2 Garden implement orderly got me had rusty head (7)
3 Young lover's dancing was all the rage (5)
4 Expenses sailor wrung out of criminal layabouts (7) OUTLAYS*-ab
5 Base, dissembling, far from lofty (3-5)
6 Climbing up from cellar again, falls (7) NIAGARA <=T
7 Lambskin article donned by dishevelled star, say, Shah Rukh (9)
12 Mysterious Levantine suitor (9) VALENTINE*
14 Is setter likely to get with a woman during a cold squall? (8)
16 Quadruped (goat) oddly lacking in Arthurian setting (7)
17 Ready to rock 'n' roll as far back as anyone can remember (4,3)
19 Phenomenal roadster loses tempo, finally slows down (7)
21 Politician's jacket (5)
22 Looking up details of ride (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Coat fails to provide contrast to comedian (3,2,4) ACT AS FOIL
6 North American article that goes well with curry (4) NAAN
8 Something taboo about woman being on top (8) DOMINANT
9 Lucre corrupts the law (6) WEALTH
10 Passage may entail carnal stimulation (10,5) ALIMENTARY CANAL
11 Merchant's collaborator Brown, for instance, smuggles gold (5) IV(OR)Y
13 Bask in the glow, get unusual black, tan hues (8) SUNBATHE*
15 Racial conflict, hostility ultimately dismantled with swiftness (8)ALACRITY
18 Councillor in contact with unknown associate (5)CRONY
20 Wild attraction with fishy, mammalian tinges (6,9)ANIMAL MAGNETISM
23 Flier blows off wings to stay off the radar (3,3)
24 Divested of head growth, make a noise. Indeed! (8)
25 Advanced period of self-restraint (4)LENT
26 Provided sustenance for sickly runts we found extremely emaciated (3-6)

Down
1 Ringed reed composed of coral to any extent, reportedly (5)
2 Garden implement orderly got me had rusty head (7)
3 Young lover's dancing was all the rage (5)
4 Expenses sailor wrung out of criminal layabouts (7) OUTLAYS*-ab
5 Base, dissembling, far from lofty (3-5)LOW-LYING
6 Climbing up from cellar again, falls (7) NIAGARA <=T
7 Lambskin article donned by dishevelled star, say, Shah Rukh (9)
12 Mysterious Levantine suitor (9) VALENTINE*
14 Is setter likely to get with a woman during a cold squall? (8)
16 Quadruped (goat) oddly lacking in Arthurian setting (7)
17 Ready to rock 'n' roll as far back as anyone can remember (4,3)
19 Phenomenal roadster loses tempo, finally slows down (7)
21 Politician's jacket (5)
22 Looking up details of ride (5)

[deepakgita]

Lightning

Across
1 Extreme thought essentially held by sought after swinger (8)
5 A symbol of burden on the other side (6)
9 Impress one new secretary (8)
10 Resistance to cut tree to make part of a barrel (6)
12 Crush postage accessory (5)
13 A symbol of fortitude, physicist falling short at the start (9)
14 Neglect one good nuclear mineral deposit (6)
16 Fundamentalist caught in movement away from centre (7)
19 Supporter truly being courageous (7)
21 Dehydrated, passes each minute with a wandering mind (6)
23 Change in dialect is indistinguishable (9)
25 Our neighbour in Ambur relocated (5)
26 One knight certain to protect (6)
27 Routine of first lady at line from dawn to dusk (8)
28 Descend to warehouse (6)
29 Impressive beauty of main road in Paris going west (8)
Down
1 Capri establishment detained religious man (6)
2 Engineer again lost in homesickness (9)
3 Cut open, grate turnip after peeling its top off (5)
4 Shadow cast by one half of parasol on earth after a gale begins (7)
6 Carry bank magazine (9)
7 Love extremely good ending (5)
8 List of clues he cracked with daughter (8)
11 Knocks over box (4)
15 Upset in open, hard fight (9)
17 Happened to miss the last game in English city (9)
18 Accommodating soldier wearing old gaudy jewelry (8)
20 Letters from lady acknowledging foolish talk (4)
21 Abused climbing bear (7)
22 Advocate’s work in film (6)
24 Relieved of ailment, is relieved start to finish (5)
25 Shed providing shelter to old nobleman (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Extreme thought essentially held by sought after swinger (8)
5 A symbol of burden on the other side (6)
9 Impress one new secretary (8)
10 Resistance to cut tree to make part of a barrel (6)
12 Crush postage accessory (5)STAMP
13 A symbol of fortitude, physicist falling short at the start (9)
14 Neglect one good nuclear mineral deposit (6)IGNORE
16 Fundamentalist caught in movement away from centre (7)
19 Supporter truly being courageous (7)
21 Dehydrated, passes each minute with a wandering mind (6)
23 Change in dialect is indistinguishable (9)IDENTICAL
25 Our neighbour in Ambur relocated (5)BURMA
26 One knight certain to protect (6)
27 Routine of first lady at line from dawn to dusk (8)
28 Descend to warehouse (6)
29 Impressive beauty of main road in Paris going west (8)
Down
1 Capri establishment detained religious man (6)PRIEST
2 Engineer again lost in homesickness (9)
3 Cut open, grate turnip after peeling its top off (5)
4 Shadow cast by one half of parasol on earth after a gale begins (7)
6 Carry bank magazine (9)
7 Love extremely good ending (5)
8 List of clues he cracked with daughter (8)
11 Knocks over box (4)
15 Upset in open, hard fight (9)
17 Happened to miss the last game in English city (9)
18 Accommodating soldier wearing old gaudy jewelry (8)
20 Letters from lady acknowledging foolish talk (4)
21 Abused climbing bear (7)
22 Advocate’s work in film (6)
24 Relieved of ailment, is relieved start to finish (5)
25 Shed providing shelter to old nobleman (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Extreme thought essentially held by sought after swinger (8) PENDULUM
5 A symbol of burden on the other side (6) ACROSS
9 Impress one new secretary (8) INSCRIBE
10 Resistance to cut tree to make part of a barrel (6) BREECH
12 Crush postage accessory (5)STAMP
13 A symbol of fortitude, physicist falling short at the start (9) AMPERSAND
14 Neglect one good nuclear mineral deposit (6)IGNORE
16 Fundamentalist caught in movement away from centre (7)
19 Supporter truly being courageous (7)
21 Dehydrated, passes each minute with a wandering mind (6)
23 Change in dialect is indistinguishable (9)IDENTICAL
25 Our neighbour in Ambur relocated (5)BURMA
26 One knight certain to protect (6)
27 Routine of first lady at line from dawn to dusk (8)
28 Descend to warehouse (6)
29 Impressive beauty of main road in Paris going west (8)
Down
1 Capri establishment detained religious man (6)PRIEST
2 Engineer again lost in homesickness (9)
3 Cut open, grate turnip after peeling its top off (5)
4 Shadow cast by one half of parasol on earth after a gale begins (7)
6 Carry bank magazine (9)
7 Love extremely good ending (5)
8 List of clues he cracked with daughter (8)
11 Knocks over box (4)
15 Upset in open, hard fight (9)
17 Happened to miss the last game in English city (9)
18 Accommodating soldier wearing old gaudy jewelry (8)
20 Letters from lady acknowledging foolish talk (4)
21 Abused climbing bear (7)
22 Advocate’s work in film (6)
24 Relieved of ailment, is relieved start to finish (5)
25 Shed providing shelter to old nobleman (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Extreme thought essentially held by sought after swinger (8) PENDULUM
5 A symbol of burden on the other side (6) ACROSS
9 Impress one new secretary (8) INSCRIBE
10 Resistance to cut tree to make part of a barrel (6) BREECH
12 Crush postage accessory (5)STAMP
13 A symbol of fortitude, physicist falling short at the start (9) AMPERSAND
14 Neglect one good nuclear mineral deposit (6)IGNORE
16 Fundamentalist caught in movement away from centre (7)RADICAL
19 Supporter truly being courageous (7)BRAVERY
21 Dehydrated, passes each minute with a wandering mind (6)DREAMY
23 Change in dialect is indistinguishable (9)IDENTICAL
25 Our neighbour in Ambur relocated (5)BURMA
26 One knight certain to protect (6)INSURE
27 Routine of first lady at line from dawn to dusk (8)EVERYDAY
28 Descend to warehouse (6)GODOWN
29 Impressive beauty of main road in Paris going west (8)GRANDEUR
Down
1 Capri establishment detained religious man (6)PRIEST
2 Engineer again lost in homesickness (9)NOSTALGIA
3 Cut open, grate turnip after peeling its top off (5)UNRIP
4 Shadow cast by one half of parasol on earth after a gale begins (7)UMBRAGE
6 Carry bank magazine (9)CARTRIDGE
7 Love extremely good ending (5)OMEGA
8 List of clues he cracked with daughter (8)SCHEDULE
11 Knocks over box (4)SPAR
15 Upset in open, hard fight (9)OVERTHROW
17 Happened to miss the last game in English city (9)CAMBRIDGE
18 Accommodating soldier wearing old gaudy jewelry (8)OBLIGING
20 Letters from lady acknowledging foolish talk (4)YACK
21 Abused climbing bear (7)DELIVER
22 Advocate’s work in film (6)LAWYER
24 Relieved of ailment, is relieved start to finish (5)EASED
25 Shed providing shelter to old nobleman (5)BARON

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Boss around and get to keep coalition member powerless in the centre (8)
5 One in North America map perhaps (6)
10 Drink you gave is said to be juicy (9)
11 Student with endless load kept awake (5)
12 Match pressure basically leading to difficulty (6)
13 Blesses struggling nations (7)
14 Mess created by controversial diary containing secrets about Republican leaders (8)
15 Starting to have a blast, party in style (6)
18 Snatch union leader — caught following bad moves (6)
20 Large savages roaming this city (3,5)
22 It is commonplace to sing a tune and tap (7)
25 Primarily eco-friendly dresses with dull colours (6)
27 Bury here and run off (5)
28 English town more conservative, least exciting (9)
29 Control with a knob (6)
30 Take a walk around rocky strip to find particular kind of species (4,4)

Down
1 Live outside a small ground (4)
2 Restricted by all codes I generated (9)
3 Almost one year gone, you eventually becoming no ____ (7)
4 Pertaining to Native American language spoken in Utah, mostly alien, exotic (8)
6 Jar with hot pickles on top, aroma is fantastic (7)
7 Man say, first to settle in North American city (5)
8 References each American operating within IS (9)
9 Volcano starts to erupt, town's natives alerted (4)
14 Disturbed one, what she'd perhaps make (5,4)
16 Device's temperature over normal limits (9)
17 A new quiet machine to safeguard workers (8)
19 Gemstone rings attached to crown (7)
21 Estimate damage in the end after a vault is broken into (7)
23 Express deep regret for Indian men, extremely repressed (5)
24 Produce excellent flavour (4)
26 Mountain climber goes hiding (4)

4831

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Boss around and get to keep coalition member powerless in the centre (8)
5 One in North America map perhaps (6)
10 Drink you gave is said to be juicy (9)
11 Student with endless load kept awake (5)
12 Match pressure basically leading to difficulty (6)
13 Blesses struggling nations (7)
14 Mess created by controversial diary containing secrets about Republican leaders (8)DISARRAY
15 Starting to have a blast, party in style (6)
18 Snatch union leader — caught following bad moves (6)
20 Large savages roaming this city (3,5)LAS VEGAS
22 It is commonplace to sing a tune and tap (7)
25 Primarily eco-friendly dresses with dull colours (6)
27 Bury here and run off (5)
28 English town more conservative, least exciting (9)
29 Control with a knob (6)HANDLE
30 Take a walk around rocky strip to find particular kind of species (4,4)

Down
1 Live outside a small ground (4)
2 Restricted by all codes I generated (9)
3 Almost one year gone, you eventually becoming no ____ (7)
4 Pertaining to Native American language spoken in Utah, mostly alien, exotic (8)
6 Jar with hot pickles on top, aroma is fantastic (7)
7 Man say, first to settle in North American city (5)
8 References each American operating within IS (9)
9 Volcano starts to erupt, town's natives alerted (4)ETNA
14 Disturbed one, what she'd perhaps make (5,4)
16 Device's temperature over normal limits (9)
17 A new quiet machine to safeguard workers (8)
19 Gemstone rings attached to crown (7)
21 Estimate damage in the end after a vault is broken into (7)VALUATE
23 Express deep regret for Indian men, extremely repressed (5)
24 Produce excellent flavour (4)
26 Mountain climber goes hiding (4)

[deepakgita]

Anon

Across
1 I quit casino in revolt to takeover (11) ACQUISITION
9 Censors communist deeds (7) REDACTS
10 Remains of Arian at retreat (6) ASHRAM
11 Grain for one in confusion (5) MAIZE
12 Recover from regular reef, one caught in mollusc (7) RECLAIM
15 Press, we hear, is a prerequisite (4)
16 Eat chapatti, say, after recess (5,5)
18 Clone turned out to be daring deer (4,6)
20 Monster dwells in antifog realms (4)
23 Writes single odd view when preoccupied (7)
24 Car maker has no lasting sound (5)
26 Fraud Earl, oddly, is a mendicant (6)
27 Permitted everyone to be in debt to first draft (7)
28 Broadcasters sense rewards in a revolution (11)

Down
2 Money, we hear, primary triumphs prestige (6)
3 Major (or Minor) Russian premier enters America (4)
4 Good man has beer with friends during deadlocks (10)
5 Halibuts composed in Bantu language? (8)
6 Iridescent gem is initially not elite (7)
7 Professional adults drink on seafront (9)
8 Notice wrongdoing, counsel (6)
13 Oblique rants, in a way, are poetry (10)
14 Jazz has light lyrics (4,5)
17 Cuts uncertainty in wagers (8)
19 Assert that generation is ordinary (7)
21 Descend into the warehouse (6)
22 Fighter knocks second crown out of one who yells (6)
25 Approach retiring room (4)

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

[Russellbew]

Across
1 I quit casino in revolt to takeover (11) ACQUISITION
9 Censors communist deeds (7) REDACTS
10 Remains of Arian at retreat (6) ASHRAM
11 Grain for one in confusion (5) MAIZE
12 Recover from regular reef, one caught in mollusc (7) RECLAIM
15 Press, we hear, is a prerequisite (4)NEED
16 Eat chapatti, say, after recess (5,5)BREAK BREAD
18 Clone turned out to be daring deer (4,6) DEAD RINGER
20 Monster dwells in antifog realms (4) OGRE
23 Writes single odd view when preoccupied (7)PENSIVE
24 Car maker has no lasting sound (5)
26 Fraud Earl, oddly, is a mendicant (6)
27 Permitted everyone to be in debt to first draft (7)
28 Broadcasters sense rewards in a revolution (11)

Down
2 Money, we hear, primary triumphs prestige (6)
3 Major (or Minor) Russian premier enters America (4)
4 Good man has beer with friends during deadlocks (10)
5 Halibuts composed in Bantu language? (8)
6 Iridescent gem is initially not elite (7)
7 Professional adults drink on seafront (9)
8 Notice wrongdoing, counsel (6)
13 Oblique rants, in a way, are poetry (10)
14 Jazz has light lyrics (4,5)
17 Cuts uncertainty in wagers (8)
19 Assert that generation is ordinary (7)
21 Descend into the warehouse (6)
22 Fighter knocks second crown out of one who yells (6)
25 Approach retiring room (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 I quit casino in revolt to takeover (11) ACQUISITION
9 Censors communist deeds (7) REDACTS
10 Remains of Arian at retreat (6) ASHRAM
11 Grain for one in confusion (5) MAIZE
12 Recover from regular reef, one caught in mollusc (7) RECLAIM
15 Press, we hear, is a prerequisite (4)NEED
16 Eat chapatti, say, after recess (5,5)BREAK BREAD
18 Clone turned out to be daring deer (4,6) DEAD RINGER
20 Monster dwells in antifog realms (4) OGRE
23 Writes single odd view when preoccupied (7)PENSIVE
24 Car maker has no lasting sound (5)
26 Fraud Earl, oddly, is a mendicant (6)
27 Permitted everyone to be in debt to first draft (7)
28 Broadcasters sense rewards in a revolution (11)

Down
2 Money, we hear, primary triumphs prestige (6)
3 Major (or Minor) Russian premier enters America (4)
4 Good man has beer with friends during deadlocks (10)
5 Halibuts composed in Bantu language? (8)
6 Iridescent gem is initially not elite (7)
7 Professional adults drink on seafront (9)
8 Notice wrongdoing, counsel (6)ADVICE
13 Oblique rants, in a way, are poetry (10)
14 Jazz has light lyrics (4,5)
17 Cuts uncertainty in wagers (8)
19 Assert that generation is ordinary (7)AVERAGE
21 Descend into the warehouse (6)GODOWN
22 Fighter knocks second crown out of one who yells (6)BAWLER
25 Approach retiring room (4)WARD

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 I quit casino in revolt to takeover (11) ACQUISITION
9 Censors communist deeds (7) REDACTS
10 Remains of Arian at retreat (6) ASHRAM
11 Grain for one in confusion (5) MAIZE
12 Recover from regular reef, one caught in mollusc (7) RECLAIM
15 Press, we hear, is a prerequisite (4)NEED
16 Eat chapatti, say, after recess (5,5)BREAK BREAD
18 Clone turned out to be daring deer (4,6) DEAD RINGER
20 Monster dwells in antifog realms (4) OGRE
23 Writes single odd view when preoccupied (7)PENSIVE
24 Car maker has no lasting sound (5)AUDIO
26 Fraud Earl, oddly, is a mendicant (6)FAKEER
27 Permitted everyone to be in debt to first draft (7)ALLOWED
28 Broadcasters sense rewards in a revolution (11)NEWSREADERS

Down
2 Money, we hear, primary triumphs prestige (6)CACHET
3 Major (or Minor) Russian premier enters America (4)URSA
4 Good man has beer with friends during deadlocks (10)STALEMATES
5 Halibuts composed in Bantu language? (8)TSHILUBA
6 Iridescent gem is initially not elite (7)OPALINE
7 Professional adults drink on seafront (9)PROMENADE
8 Notice wrongdoing, counsel (6)ADVICE
13 Oblique rants, in a way, are poetry (10)TRANSVERSE
14 Jazz has light lyrics (4,5)IDLE WORDS
17 Cuts uncertainty in wagers (8)BRISKETS
19 Assert that generation is ordinary (7)AVERAGE
21 Descend into the warehouse (6)GODOWN
22 Fighter knocks second crown out of one who yells (6)BAWLER
25 Approach retiring room (4)WARD

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Tips from someone with doubt about traitor leading to seizure (13)
9 Revolutionary ruler retaining old cook (5)
10 Survive scrap that’s desperate (4-5)
11 Roofing material fellows attached to part for all to see (7)
12 Torpedo for instance from ship, one in distance (7)
13 Memorable time in base (8)
15 Appeal following search for figure (5)
16 Upset about loud firearm (5)
17 Editor revised tales after quiet support (8)
19 Small jumper for customer in store? (7)
21 Friend keeping positive about examination(7)
22 Accepted second wife, lawful(9)
23 Some artistic ingenuity needed for cake decoration?(5)
24 Go into main tent prepared for show(13)


Down
1 Saint put on garment in flashing light (6) STROBE
2 Lawman initially trapped by criminal can quote famous Bond movie (7,2,6) QUANTUM OF SOLACE
3 Spontaneously pace about after European vote (9) EXTEMPORE
4 Claw used in brutal onslaught (5) TALON
5 Put together article on predicament, upset and drained (9) ASSEMBLED
6 River popular before twilight, mostly (5)
7 Roughly right on this name for county (15)
8 Risk in hospital restricted by nurse (6)
14 Lifted prize, prize of highest quality(3-6)
15 Terribly tired, one’s leaving (9)
16 Stand up to run over development of sites (6)
18 Insult lacking in substance (6)
20 Guide holy group (5)
21 Gold turning up under stuff in Italian city (5)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8171678.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Tips from someone with doubt about traitor leading to seizure (13)
9 Revolutionary ruler retaining old cook (5) ROAST
10 Survive scrap that’s desperate (4-5) LAST DITCH
11 Roofing material fellows attached to part for all to see (7)
12 Torpedo for instance from ship, one in distance (7) MISSILE
13 Memorable time in base (8)
15 Appeal following search for figure (5) DIGIT
16 Upset about loud firearm (5) RIFLE
17 Editor revised tales after quiet support (8)
19 Small jumper for customer in store? (7)
21 Friend keeping positive about examination(7)
22 Accepted second wife, lawful(9)
23 Some artistic ingenuity needed for cake decoration?(5)
24 Go into main tent prepared for show(13)


Down
1 Saint put on garment in flashing light (6) STROBE
2 Lawman initially trapped by criminal can quote famous Bond movie (7,2,6) QUANTUM OF SOLACE
3 Spontaneously pace about after European vote (9) EXTEMPORE
4 Claw used in brutal onslaught (5) TALON
5 Put together article on predicament, upset and drained (9) ASSEMBLED
6 River popular before twilight, mostly (5)
7 Roughly right on this name for county (15)
8 Risk in hospital restricted by nurse (6)
14 Lifted prize, prize of highest quality(3-6)
15 Terribly tired, one’s leaving (9)
16 Stand up to run over development of sites (6)
18 Insult lacking in substance (6)
20 Guide holy group (5)
21 Gold turning up under stuff in Italian city (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Tips from someone with doubt about traitor leading to seizure (13)
9 Revolutionary ruler retaining old cook (5) ROAST
10 Survive scrap that’s desperate (4-5) LAST DITCH
11 Roofing material fellows attached to part for all to see (7) BITUMEN
12 Torpedo for instance from ship, one in distance (7) MISSILE
13 Memorable time in base (8)
15 Appeal following search for figure (5) DIGIT
16 Upset about loud firearm (5) RIFLE
17 Editor revised tales after quiet support (8)
19 Small jumper for customer in store? (7)
21 Friend keeping positive about examination(7) PERUSAL
22 Accepted second wife, lawful(9)
23 Some artistic ingenuity needed for cake decoration?(5)
24 Go into main tent prepared for show(13)


Down
1 Saint put on garment in flashing light (6) STROBE
2 Lawman initially trapped by criminal can quote famous Bond movie (7,2,6) QUANTUM OF SOLACE
3 Spontaneously pace about after European vote (9) EXTEMPORE
4 Claw used in brutal onslaught (5) TALON
5 Put together article on predicament, upset and drained (9) ASSEMBLED
6 River popular before twilight, mostly (5) INDUS
7 Roughly right on this name for county (15)
8 Risk in hospital restricted by nurse (6)
14 Lifted prize, prize of highest quality(3-6) TOP-DRAWER
15 Terribly tired, one’s leaving (9)
16 Stand up to run over development of sites (6)
18 Insult lacking in substance (6)
20 Guide holy group (5) PILOT
21 Gold turning up under stuff in Italian city (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tips from someone with doubt about traitor leading to seizure (13)
9 Revolutionary ruler retaining old cook (5) ROAST
10 Survive scrap that’s desperate (4-5) LAST DITCH
11 Roofing material fellows attached to part for all to see (7) BITUMEN
12 Torpedo for instance from ship, one in distance (7) MISSILE
13 Memorable time in base (8)
15 Appeal following search for figure (5) DIGIT
16 Upset about loud firearm (5) RIFLE
17 Editor revised tales after quiet support (8)
19 Small jumper for customer in store? (7)
21 Friend keeping positive about examination(7) PERUSAL
22 Accepted second wife, lawful(9)
23 Some artistic ingenuity needed for cake decoration?(5)ICING
24 Go into main tent prepared for show(13)ENTERTAINMENT


Down
1 Saint put on garment in flashing light (6) STROBE
2 Lawman initially trapped by criminal can quote famous Bond movie (7,2,6) QUANTUM OF SOLACE
3 Spontaneously pace about after European vote (9) EXTEMPORE
4 Claw used in brutal onslaught (5) TALON
5 Put together article on predicament, upset and drained (9) ASSEMBLED
6 River popular before twilight, mostly (5) INDUS
7 Roughly right on this name for county (15)
8 Risk in hospital restricted by nurse (6)THREAT
14 Lifted prize, prize of highest quality(3-6) TOP-DRAWER
15 Terribly tired, one’s leaving (9)
16 Stand up to run over development of sites (6)RESIST
18 Insult lacking in substance (6)SLIGHT
20 Guide holy group (5) PILOT
21 Gold turning up under stuff in Italian city (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Tips from someone with doubt about traitor leading to seizure (13)SEQUESTRATION
9 Revolutionary ruler retaining old cook (5) ROAST
10 Survive scrap that’s desperate (4-5) LAST DITCH
11 Roofing material fellows attached to part for all to see (7) BITUMEN
12 Torpedo for instance from ship, one in distance (7) MISSILE
13 Memorable time in base (8)IMMORTAL
15 Appeal following search for figure (5) DIGIT
16 Upset about loud firearm (5) RIFLE
17 Editor revised tales after quiet support (8)PEDESTAL
19 Small jumper for customer in store? (7)SHOPPER
21 Friend keeping positive about examination(7) PERUSAL
22 Accepted second wife, lawful(9)ALLOWED
23 Some artistic ingenuity needed for cake decoration?(5)ICING
24 Go into main tent prepared for show(13)ENTERTAINMENT


Down
1 Saint put on garment in flashing light (6) STROBE
2 Lawman initially trapped by criminal can quote famous Bond movie (7,2,6) QUANTUM OF SOLACE
3 Spontaneously pace about after European vote (9) EXTEMPORE
4 Claw used in brutal onslaught (5) TALON
5 Put together article on predicament, upset and drained (9) ASSEMBLED
6 River popular before twilight, mostly (5) INDUS
7 Roughly right on this name for county (15)
8 Risk in hospital restricted by nurse (6)THREAT
14 Lifted prize, prize of highest quality(3-6) TOP-DRAWER
15 Terribly tired, one’s leaving (9)
16 Stand up to run over development of sites (6)RESIST
18 Insult lacking in substance (6)SLIGHT
20 Guide holy group (5) PILOT
21 Gold turning up under stuff in Italian city (5)PADUA

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

xChequer

Across
7 Look to retreat, saving life, having no stomach for dogfights (6)
8 Desire lost without drug, on top of that most weak (8)
9 Striking act, elite circles getting into act having fun at last (8)
10 It makes one bring up point on time flying at the speed of light (6)
11 Hides before question marks start to surface (5)
12 They're up in arms with anger over tracking drone (6)
14 Remedy after the high, good to relieve the head of grog in excess? (3,4,2,3,3)
17 Take stock, noodles, tip in soup (6)
18 Snake, shedding skin, went behind a tree (5)
22 Very agreeable when passing gas is pardonable (6)
23 Pacer regularly struck, six men bowled in tests (8)
24 Extended rain in the extreme during record spell (4-4)
25 Incidents of air on earth having sulphur (6)

Down
1 Uncanny sense, the type a fly acquires first in life (9)
2 Live on platform but dress attractively (6)
3 Universal suffering from cold — loss of smell (5)
4 Person no more respectable without education (8)
5 Enjoy knowing me too (8)
6 Good case for protection in space (1-4)
8 Lose enthusiasm often as tumour spreads (3,3,2,5)
13 Tick small boxes, invest in the middle of fluctuations (9)
15 Answer coming after man calls Enquiries (8)
16 One responsible for slight shift in result (8)
19 Lives off kept women in turn (6)
20 March to battlefront? This suggests the opposite (5)
21 Destroyed Romeo, characters in set drained (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11586/article8036897.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Look to retreat, saving life, having no stomach for dogfights (6)
8 Desire lost without drug, on top of that most weak (8)
9 Striking act, elite circles getting into act having fun at last (8)
10 It makes one bring up point on time flying at the speed of light (6)
11 Hides before question marks start to surface (5)
12 They're up in arms with anger over tracking drone (6)
14 Remedy after the high, good to relieve the head of grog in excess? (3,4,2,3,3)
17 Take stock, noodles, tip in soup (6)
18 Snake, shedding skin, went behind a tree (5) (ASP)([-w]EN[-t])
22 Very agreeable when passing gas is pardonable (6)
23 Pacer regularly struck, six men bowled in tests (8) EXAMINES*
24 Extended rain in the extreme during record spell (4-4)
25 Incidents of air on earth having sulphur (6)

Down
1 Uncanny sense, the type a fly acquires first in life (9)
2 Live on platform but dress attractively (6) (BE)(DECK)
3 Universal suffering from cold — loss of smell (5)
4 Person no more respectable without education (8)
5 Enjoy knowing me too (8)
6 Good case for protection in space (1-4)
8 Lose enthusiasm often as tumour spreads (3,3,2,5) RUN OUT OF STEAM*
13 Tick small boxes, invest in the middle of fluctuations (9)
15 Answer coming after man calls Enquiries (8)
16 One responsible for slight shift in result (8)
19 Lives off kept women in turn (6) S(W)IVEL*
20 March to battlefront? This suggests the opposite (5)
21 Destroyed Romeo, characters in set drained (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Look to retreat, saving life, having no stomach for dogfights (6)
8 Desire lost without drug, on top of that most weak (8)
9 Striking act, elite circles getting into act having fun at last (8)
10 It makes one bring up point on time flying at the speed of light (6) EMETIC
11 Hides before question marks start to surface (5) MASKS
12 They're up in arms with anger over tracking drone (6) HUMERI
14 Remedy after the high, good to relieve the head of grog in excess? (3,4,2,3,3) THE HAIR OF THE DOG
17 Take stock, noodles, tip in soup (6) ASSESS
18 Snake, shedding skin, went behind a tree (5) (ASP)([-w]EN[-t])
22 Very agreeable when passing gas is pardonable (6)
23 Pacer regularly struck, six men bowled in tests (8) EXAMINES*
24 Extended rain in the extreme during record spell (4-4)
25 Incidents of air on earth having sulphur (6)

Down
1 Uncanny sense, the type a fly acquires first in life (9)
2 Live on platform but dress attractively (6) (BE)(DECK)
3 Universal suffering from cold — loss of smell (5)
4 Person no more respectable without education (8)
5 Enjoy knowing me too (8)
6 Good case for protection in space (1-4)
8 Lose enthusiasm often as tumour spreads (3,3,2,5) RUN OUT OF STEAM*
13 Tick small boxes, invest in the middle of fluctuations (9)
15 Answer coming after man calls Enquiries (8)
16 One responsible for slight shift in result (8)
19 Lives off kept women in turn (6) S(W)IVEL*
20 March to battlefront? This suggests the opposite (5)
21 Destroyed Romeo, characters in set drained (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Look to retreat, saving life, having no stomach for dogfights (6)
8 Desire lost without drug, on top of that most weak (8)REEDIEST
9 Striking act, elite circles getting into act having fun at last (8)DELETION
10 It makes one bring up point on time flying at the speed of light (6) EMETIC
11 Hides before question marks start to surface (5) MASKS
12 They're up in arms with anger over tracking drone (6) HUMERI
14 Remedy after the high, good to relieve the head of grog in excess? (3,4,2,3,3) THE HAIR OF THE DOG
17 Take stock, noodles, tip in soup (6) ASSESS
18 Snake, shedding skin, went behind a tree (5) (ASP)([-w]EN[-t])
22 Very agreeable when passing gas is pardonable (6)
23 Pacer regularly struck, six men bowled in tests (8) EXAMINES*
24 Extended rain in the extreme during record spell (4-4)
25 Incidents of air on earth having sulphur (6)EVENTS

Down
1 Uncanny sense, the type a fly acquires first in life (9)TELEPATHY
2 Live on platform but dress attractively (6) (BE)(DECK)
3 Universal suffering from cold — loss of smell (5)
4 Person no more respectable without education (8)
5 Enjoy knowing me too (8)
6 Good case for protection in space (1-4)
8 Lose enthusiasm often as tumour spreads (3,3,2,5) RUN OUT OF STEAM*
13 Tick small boxes, invest in the middle of fluctuations (9)
15 Answer coming after man calls Enquiries (8)HEARINGS
16 One responsible for slight shift in result (8)
19 Lives off kept women in turn (6) S(W)IVEL*
20 March to battlefront? This suggests the opposite (5)
21 Destroyed Romeo, characters in set drained (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Look to retreat, saving life, having no stomach for dogfights (6)MELEES
8 Desire lost without drug, on top of that most weak (8)REEDIEST
9 Striking act, elite circles getting into act having fun at last (8)DELETION
10 It makes one bring up point on time flying at the speed of light (6) EMETIC
11 Hides before question marks start to surface (5) MASKS
12 They're up in arms with anger over tracking drone (6) HUMERI
14 Remedy after the high, good to relieve the head of grog in excess? (3,4,2,3,3) THE HAIR OF THE DOG
17 Take stock, noodles, tip in soup (6) ASSESS
18 Snake, shedding skin, went behind a tree (5) (ASP)([-w]EN[-t])
22 Very agreeable when passing gas is pardonable (6)VENIAL
23 Pacer regularly struck, six men bowled in tests (8) EXAMINES*
24 Extended rain in the extreme during record spell (4-4)LONG-TERM
25 Incidents of air on earth having sulphur (6)EVENTS

Down
1 Uncanny sense, the type a fly acquires first in life (9)TELEPATHY
2 Live on platform but dress attractively (6) (BE)(DECK)
3 Universal suffering from cold — loss of smell (5)OSMIC
4 Person no more respectable without education (8)DECEDENT
5 Enjoy knowing me too (8)LIKEWISE
6 Good case for protection in space (1-4)G-SUIT
8 Lose enthusiasm often as tumour spreads (3,3,2,5) RUN OUT OF STEAM*
13 Tick small boxes, invest in the middle of fluctuations (9)MOVEMENTS
15 Answer coming after man calls Enquiries (8)HEARINGS
16 One responsible for slight shift in result (8)INSULTER
19 Lives off kept women in turn (6) S(W)IVEL*
20 March to battlefront? This suggests the opposite (5)DEMOB
21 Destroyed Romeo, characters in set drained (5)RAZED

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

[deepakgita]

xChequer

Across
7 Always intruding on worship (6)
8 Master joining institute, rummy type, put through test (8)
9 Strain in romance? First letter, then daughter stays cool (8)
10 Bears, tender in the main, in retreat (6)
11 Small whiskers giving squirrel away (5)
12 Stomach reduction (6)
14 Rigor that often develops over hours — is this found when one croaks? (4,2,3,6)
17 Saved criminal engaging independent counsel (6)
18 Air through blower in large house (5)
22 Provocation from the tongue (3,3)
23 Open, admission with permit (8)
24 Jar treated, grand inside, kept as object of attention (8)
25 Fine leached ashes placed in bundles (6)

Down
1 Born in poverty, raised true to form, creating a sort of bond (9)
2 Drives away mole coming up once earth is removed (6)
3 Really at odds just after 5, not 4, and not 6 (5)
4 If switched on: source of light, meant to get heated! (8)
5 Senior politician's home, smashing address for him? (8)
6 Controlled manner in which some investments may be kept up (5)
8 When it is soon over, when ultimately honest dating collapses (3-5,5)
13 Wide and leafy, if relaxed, crossing over is typical behaviour (3,2,4)
15 Sunday best day in large gas complex, free time at last (4,4)
16 Pilot, one behind vehicle, brought over at gunpoint (8)
19 Keeping a vigil on new Kindle (6)
20 Refund on discharge (5)
21 Spread rapidly consuming energy (5)

Grid same as yesterday

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Always intruding on worship (6)
8 Master joining institute, rummy type, put through test (8)
9 Strain in romance? First letter, then daughter stays cool (8)
10 Bears, tender in the main, in retreat (6)
11 Small whiskers giving squirrel away (5)
12 Stomach reduction (6)
14 Rigor that often develops over hours — is this found when one croaks? (4,2,3,6) FROG IN T(H)E THROAT*
17 Saved criminal engaging independent counsel (6) ADV(I)SE*
18 Air through blower in large house (5)
22 Provocation from the tongue (3,3)
23 Open, admission with permit (8) (AM)(ENABLE)
24 Jar treated, grand inside, kept as object of attention (8)
25 Fine leached ashes placed in bundles (6)

Down
1 Born in poverty, raised true to form, creating a sort of bond (9)
2 Drives away mole coming up once earth is removed (6)
3 Really at odds just after 5, not 4, and not 6 (5)
4 If switched on: source of light, meant to get heated! (8)
5 Senior politician's home, smashing address for him? (8)
6 Controlled manner in which some investments may be kept up (5)
8 When it is soon over, when ultimately honest dating collapses (3-5,5) ONE-NIGHT STAND*
13 Wide and leafy, if relaxed, crossing over is typical behaviour (3,2,4) WAY OF LIFE*
15 Sunday best day in large gas complex, free time at last (4,4)
16 Pilot, one behind vehicle, brought over at gunpoint (8)
19 Keeping a vigil on new Kindle (6)
20 Refund on discharge (5)
21 Spread rapidly consuming energy (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Always intruding on worship (6)
8 Master joining institute, rummy type, put through test (8)
9 Strain in romance? First letter, then daughter stays cool (8)
10 Bears, tender in the main, in retreat (6)
11 Small whiskers giving squirrel away (5)
12 Stomach reduction (6)
14 Rigor that often develops over hours — is this found when one croaks? (4,2,3,6) FROG IN T(H)E THROAT*
17 Saved criminal engaging independent counsel (6) ADV(I)SE*
18 Air through blower in large house (5)
22 Provocation from the tongue (3,3)
23 Open, admission with permit (8) (AM)(ENABLE)
24 Jar treated, grand inside, kept as object of attention (8)
25 Fine leached ashes placed in bundles (6)

Down
1 Born in poverty, raised true to form, creating a sort of bond (9) DEBENTURE
2 Drives away mole coming up once earth is removed (6)
3 Really at odds just after 5, not 4, and not 6 (5)
4 If switched on: source of light, meant to get heated! (8) FILAMENT
5 Senior politician's home, smashing address for him? (8) MINISTER
6 Controlled manner in which some investments may be kept up (5)
8 When it is soon over, when ultimately honest dating collapses (3-5,5) ONE-NIGHT STAND*
13 Wide and leafy, if relaxed, crossing over is typical behaviour (3,2,4) WAY OF LIFE*
15 Sunday best day in large gas complex, free time at last (4,4) GLAD RAGS
16 Pilot, one behind vehicle, brought over at gunpoint (8) NAVIGATE
19 Keeping a vigil on new Kindle (6)
20 Refund on discharge (5)
21 Spread rapidly consuming energy (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Always intruding on worship (6) REVERE
8 Master joining institute, rummy type, put through test (8) ORIGINAL
9 Strain in romance? First letter, then daughter stays cool (8) SERENADE{/b]
10 Bears, tender in the main, in retreat (6) [b]ABIDES
11 Small whiskers giving squirrel away (5)
12 Stomach reduction (6)
14 Rigor that often develops over hours — is this found when one croaks? (4,2,3,6) FROG IN T(H)E THROAT*
17 Saved criminal engaging independent counsel (6) ADV(I)SE*
18 Air through blower in large house (5)
22 Provocation from the tongue (3,3) RED RAG
23 Open, admission with permit (8) (AM)(ENABLE)
24 Jar treated, grand inside, kept as object of attention (8) TARGETED
/b]
25 Fine leached ashes placed in bundles (6)
Down
1 Born in poverty, raised true to form, creating a sort of bond (9) DEBENTURE
2 Drives away mole coming up once earth is removed (6)
3 Really at odds just after 5, not 4, and not 6 (5)
4 If switched on: source of light, meant to get heated! (8) FILAMENT
5 Senior politician's home, smashing address for him? (8) MINISTER
6 Controlled manner in which some investments may be kept up (5)
8 When it is soon over, when ultimately honest dating collapses (3-5,5) ONE-NIGHT STAND*
13 Wide and leafy, if relaxed, crossing over is typical behaviour (3,2,4) WAY OF LIFE*
15 Sunday best day in large gas complex, free time at last (4,4) GLAD RAGS
16 Pilot, one behind vehicle, brought over at gunpoint (8) NAVIGATE
19 Keeping a vigil on new Kindle (6)
20 Refund on discharge (5)
21 Spread rapidly consuming energy (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Always intruding on worship (6) REVERE
8 Master joining institute, rummy type, put through test (8) ORIGINAL
9 Strain in romance? First letter, then daughter stays cool (8) SERENADE{/b]
10 Bears, tender in the main, in retreat (6) ABIDES
11 Small whiskers giving squirrel away (5) [B]STASH
12 Stomach reduction (6) DIGEST
14 Rigor that often develops over hours — is this found when one croaks? (4,2,3,6) FROG IN T(H)E THROAT*
17 Saved criminal engaging independent counsel (6) ADV(I)SE*
18 Air through blower in large house (5)
22 Provocation from the tongue (3,3) RED RAG
23 Open, admission with permit (8) (AM)(ENABLE)
24 Jar treated, grand inside, kept as object of attention (8) TARGETED
/b]
25 Fine leached ashes placed in bundles (6) SHEAFS
Down
1 Born in poverty, raised true to form, creating a sort of bond (9) DEBENTURE
2 Drives away mole coming up once earth is removed (6)
3 Really at odds just after 5, not 4, and not 6 (5)
4 If switched on: source of light, meant to get heated! (8) FILAMENT
5 Senior politician's home, smashing address for him? (8) MINISTER
6 Controlled manner in which some investments may be kept up (5)
8 When it is soon over, when ultimately honest dating collapses (3-5,5) ONE-NIGHT STAND*
13 Wide and leafy, if relaxed, crossing over is typical behaviour (3,2,4) WAY OF LIFE*
15 Sunday best day in large gas complex, free time at last (4,4) GLAD RAGS
16 Pilot, one behind vehicle, brought over at gunpoint (8) NAVIGATE
19 Keeping a vigil on new Kindle (6)
20 Refund on discharge (5) REPAY
21 Spread rapidly consuming energy (5) FEAST

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Always intruding on worship (6) REVERE
8 Master joining institute, rummy type, put through test (8) ORIGINAL
9 Strain in romance? First letter, then daughter stays cool (8)SERENADE
10 Bears, tender in the main, in retreat (6) ABIDES
11 Small whiskers giving squirrel away (5) STASH
12 Stomach reduction (6) DIGEST
14 Rigor that often develops over hours — is this found when one croaks? (4,2,3,6) FROG IN T(H)E THROAT*
17 Saved criminal engaging independent counsel (6) ADV(I)SE*
18 Air through blower in large house (5)MANOR
22 Provocation from the tongue (3,3) RED RAG
23 Open, admission with permit (8) (AM)(ENABLE)
24 Jar treated, grand inside, kept as object of attention (8) TARGETED
/b]
25 Fine leached ashes placed in bundles (6) SHEAFS
Down
1 Born in poverty, raised true to form, creating a sort of bond (9) DEBENTURE
2 Drives away mole coming up once earth is removed (6)REPELS
3 Really at odds just after 5, not 4, and not 6 (5)FERAL
4 If switched on: source of light, meant to get heated! (8) FILAMENT
5 Senior politician's home, smashing address for him? (8) MINISTER
6 Controlled manner in which some investments may be kept up (5)TAMED
8 When it is soon over, when ultimately honest dating collapses (3-5,5) ONE-NIGHT STAND*
13 Wide and leafy, if relaxed, crossing over is typical behaviour (3,2,4) WAY OF LIFE*
15 Sunday best day in large gas complex, free time at last (4,4) GLAD RAGS
16 Pilot, one behind vehicle, brought over at gunpoint (8) NAVIGATE
19 Keeping a vigil on new Kindle (6)AWAKEN
20 Refund on discharge (5) REPAY
21 Spread rapidly consuming energy (5) FEAST

:clap::clap::clap: Fantastic!

[deepakgita]

The Phantom

Across
8 Frank sharpens blunt edge (6) HONEST
9 Did old journalist receive hint about retirement finally? (8) EXECUTED
10 Recommend wine for fellow correspondent (8) REPORTER
11 Accent describing girl’s upper class dialect (7) TONGUE
12 Reject master's degree? Rubbish (6) DEBRIS
13 Tied up without work! (8)
15 A train stop needs a railway to be fixed (7)
17 Chaos as leak's starting to appear in boat (7)
20 Villager taking part in challenge about being muscular (8)
22 Tug’s heading off free to sail around harbour (6)
23 English papers countered rubbish written about their boss (6)
25 Participating in workout during harsh winter in England (8)
26 Slow individual to act fast to win point (8)
27 Notice obstruction in a small hole? (6)

Down
1 Order mutinous man to leave violent agitation (8)
2 Popular satire about a sailor caught turning up without hat (10)
3 Declares University is meant for engineering degree (6)
4 Report here? (7)
5 Risky travel across a cliff’s face that's steep (8)
6 Rub the wrong way and get hurt (4)
7 Look out, mongrel's fast! (6)
14 Jumping the queue? That's unacceptable (3,2,5)
16 Seer’s robes old priest brought up (8)
18 Plan for drink in small measure, starting off with beer (8)
19 Witnesses for trial sat nervously about (7)
21 Concealing a severe beating (6)
22 Sick from climbing mountain, adolescent needs drug (6)
24 Can robot ultimately turn into a puppet? (4)

4849

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Frank sharpens blunt edge (6) HONEST
9 Did old journalist receive hint about retirement finally? (8) EXECUTED
10 Recommend wine for fellow correspondent (8) REPORTER
11 Accent describing girl’s upper class dialect (7) TONGUE
12 Reject master's degree? Rubbish (6) DEBRIS
13 Tied up without work! (8)
15 A train stop needs a railway to be fixed (7)
17 Chaos as leak's starting to appear in boat (7)
20 Villager taking part in challenge about being muscular (8) THICKSET
22 Tug’s heading off free to sail around harbour (6)
23 English papers countered rubbish written about their boss (6)
25 Participating in workout during harsh winter in England (8)
26 Slow individual to act fast to win point (8)
27 Notice obstruction in a small hole? (6)

Down
1 Order mutinous man to leave violent agitation (8)
2 Popular satire about a sailor caught turning up without hat (10) DEMOCRATIC
3 Declares University is meant for engineering degree (6) STATES
4 Report here? (7)
5 Risky travel across a cliff’s face that's steep (8)
6 Rub the wrong way and get hurt (4)
7 Look out, mongrel's fast! (6) SECURE
14 Jumping the queue? That's unacceptable (3,2,5)
16 Seer’s robes old priest brought up (8)
18 Plan for drink in small measure, starting off with beer (8)
19 Witnesses for trial sat nervously about (7)
21 Concealing a severe beating (6) HIDING
22 Sick from climbing mountain, adolescent needs drug (6)
24 Can robot ultimately turn into a puppet? (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Frank sharpens blunt edge (6) HONEST
9 Did old journalist receive hint about retirement finally? (8) EXECUTED
10 Recommend wine for fellow correspondent (8) REPORTER
11 Accent describing girl’s upper class dialect (7) TONGUE
12 Reject master's degree? Rubbish (6) DEBRIS
13 Tied up without work! (8)
15 A train stop needs a railway to be fixed (7)STATION
17 Chaos as leak's starting to appear in boat (7)
20 Villager taking part in challenge about being muscular (8) THICKSET
22 Tug’s heading off free to sail around harbour (6)
23 English papers countered rubbish written about their boss (6)EDITOR
25 Participating in workout during harsh winter in England (8)
26 Slow individual to act fast to win point (8)
27 Notice obstruction in a small hole? (6)EYELET

Down
1 Order mutinous man to leave violent agitation (8)
2 Popular satire about a sailor caught turning up without hat (10) DEMOCRATIC
3 Declares University is meant for engineering degree (6) STATES
4 Report here? (7)
5 Risky travel across a cliff’s face that's steep (8)
6 Rub the wrong way and get hurt (4)BURN
7 Look out, mongrel's fast! (6) SECURE
14 Jumping the queue? That's unacceptable (3,2,5)NOT IN ORDER
16 Seer’s robes old priest brought up (8)
18 Plan for drink in small measure, starting off with beer (8)
19 Witnesses for trial sat nervously about (7)
21 Concealing a severe beating (6) HIDING
22 Sick from climbing mountain, adolescent needs drug (6)
24 Can robot ultimately turn into a puppet? (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Frank sharpens blunt edge (6) HONEST
9 Did old journalist receive hint about retirement finally? (8) EXECUTED
10 Recommend wine for fellow correspondent (8) REPORTER
11 Accent describing girl’s upper class dialect (7) TONGUE
12 Reject master's degree? Rubbish (6) DEBRIS
13 Tied up without work! (8)ANCHORED
15 A train stop needs a railway to be fixed (7)STATION
17 Chaos as leak's starting to appear in boat (7)CLUTTER
20 Villager taking part in challenge about being muscular (8) THICKSET
22 Tug’s heading off free to sail around harbour (6)REFUGE
23 English papers countered rubbish written about their boss (6)EDITOR
25 Participating in workout during harsh winter in England (8)ENTERING
26 Slow individual to act fast to win point (8)INDOLENT
27 Notice obstruction in a small hole? (6)EYELET

Down
1 Order mutinous man to leave violent agitation (8)MOVEMENT
2 Popular satire about a sailor caught turning up without hat (10) DEMOCRATIC
3 Declares University is meant for engineering degree (6) STATUS
4 Report here? (7)HEARSAY
5 Risky travel across a cliff’s face that's steep (8)VERTICAL
6 Rub the wrong way and get hurt (4)BURN
7 Look out, mongrel's fast! (6) SECURE
14 Jumping the queue? That's unacceptable (3,2,5)NOT IN ORDER
16 Seer’s robes old priest brought up (8)OBSERVER
18 Plan for drink in small measure, starting off with beer (8)ENGINEER
19 Witnesses for trial sat nervously about (7)ATTESTS
21 Concealing a severe beating (6) HIDING
22 Sick from climbing mountain, adolescent needs drug (6)ROTTEN
24 Can robot ultimately turn into a puppet? (4)TOOL

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

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3)
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4)
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10)
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6)
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8)
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9)
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9)
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8)
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5)
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6)
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7)
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5)
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6)
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5)
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)

[deepakgita]

Afterdark

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3)
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4)
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10)
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6)
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8)
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9)
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9)
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8)
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5)
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6)
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7)
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5)
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6)
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5)
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11503/article7662085.ece)

[Russellrvw]

In grid, 15A last slot is crossed.

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3)
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4)
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10)
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6)
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8)
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9)
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9)
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8)
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5)
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6)
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)

[deepakgita]

I gave the link to the wrong grid

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3) DAY BED
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4) DARE
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10) ALTERNATOR
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6) RACEME
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8) LENGTHEN
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9)
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9)
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8)
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5)
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6)
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3) DAY BED
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4) DARE
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10) ALTERNATOR
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6) RACEME
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8) LENGTHEN
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9) DESPERATE
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9) COMPOSITE
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8) GRUESOME
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5) TONIC SOLFA
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6) SMELLY
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3) DAY BED
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4) DARE
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10) ALTERNATOR
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6) RACEME
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8) LENGTHEN
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9) DESPERATE
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9) COMPOSITE
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8) GRUESOME
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)SCARED
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5) TONIC SOLFA
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)AFAR
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6) SMELLY
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)BEAUTEOUS
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)MORSEL
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)AMASS

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3) DAY BED
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4) DARE
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10) ALTERNATOR
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6) RACEME
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8) LENGTHEN
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9) DESPERATE
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4) SWAP
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9) COMPOSITE
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8) GRUESOME
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)SCARED
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5) TONIC SOLFA
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)AFAR
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6) SMELLY
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6) VERSUS

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)BEAUTEOUS
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9) PEACETIME
16 Important issue or absurd... (7) SERIOUS
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7) TOECAPS
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)MORSEL
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)AMASS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3) DAY BED
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4) DARE
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10) ALTERNATOR
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6) RACEME
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8) LENGTHEN
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9) DESPERATE
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)COPS
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4) SWAP
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9) COMPOSITE
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8) GRUESOME
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)SCARED
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5) TONIC SOLFA
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)AFAR
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6) SMELLY
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6) VERSUS

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)AMATEUR
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)BEAUTEOUS
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)DROVERS
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9) PEACETIME
16 Important issue or absurd... (7) SERIOUS
18 ...extract power likewise (7)PASSAGE
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7) TOECAPS
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)MORSEL
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)AMASS

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

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

Across
9 Son took money to acquire a costly weapon (7)
10 In a weird sense, married middle class are in all together (2,5)
11 Ate, digested beaten eggs that are most bulky (7)
12 Search for mother and her sister seen outside National Highway (7)
13 Somehow coerce me to invest money in a new age business (1-8)
15 In essence, forensic manual plainly creates boredom (5)
16 Irregular peristalsis; vomits ales, liquor etc. (7)
19 Group around American President is unreliable (7)
20 Producing cinema without some estimate is crazy (5)
21 Frequent need to collect duty, income tax at beginning of the year as obligation (9)
25 Belligerent Australians destroy Iran in a violent act (7)
26 Bar featuring in Hebrew publication (7)
28 Send that mobile, shun the model, and get another perhaps (7)
29 Bowl on a dining table with green stew on plate (7)

Down
1 Working in America's clever (6)
2 Notice a soldier having a ball with slow music (6)
3 Produce man in place of wife at funeral (4)
4 Buyer is almost vain, gets gold (6)
5 Smooth ocean, deep water little inside (8)
6 A mother and two sisters, boarding last carriage with a literary assistant (10)
7 Family gets new can for supplying provision (8)
8 Regulate sleep, limiting rice on time (8)
14 Primary dish of Suriname is cooked by adding a bit of chilly and oregano (4,6)
16 Understanding my different approach, say is heartlessly overpowering (8)
17 Charging for the best upset one Punjabi almost (8)
18 College model dressed with common sense and displayed virtue (8)
22 Spinner's home was at Chennai outer, behind Washermanpet electricity board initially (6)
23 Misplaced gumption to go out and challenge (6)
24 Shrink sent back, fed with counter suggestion to talk rapidly (6)
27 Impartial CEO avoids benching analysts every second (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Son took money to acquire a costly weapon (7) SIDEARM
10 In a weird sense, married middle class are in all together (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Ate, digested beaten eggs that are most bulky (7) BIGGEST
12 Search for mother and her sister seen outside National Highway (7) MANHUNT
13 Somehow coerce me to invest money in a new age business (1-8) E-COMMERCE
15 In essence, forensic manual plainly creates boredom (5)
16 Irregular peristalsis; vomits ales, liquor etc. (7)
19 Group around American President is unreliable (7)
20 Producing cinema without some estimate is crazy (5)
21 Frequent need to collect duty, income tax at beginning of the year as obligation (9)
25 Belligerent Australians destroy Iran in a violent act (7)
26 Bar featuring in Hebrew publication (7)
28 Send that mobile, shun the model, and get another perhaps (7)
29 Bowl on a dining table with green stew on plate (7)


Down
1 Working in America's clever (6)
2 Notice a soldier having a ball with slow music (6)
3 Produce man in place of wife at funeral (4)
4 Buyer is almost vain, gets gold (6)
5 Smooth ocean, deep water little inside (8)
6 A mother and two sisters, boarding last carriage with a literary assistant (10)
7 Family gets new can for supplying provision (8)
8 Regulate sleep, limiting rice on time (8)
14 Primary dish of Suriname is cooked by adding a bit of chilly and oregano (4,6)
16 Understanding my different approach, say is heartlessly overpowering (8)
17 Charging for the best upset one Punjabi almost (8)
18 College model dressed with common sense and displayed virtue (8)
22 Spinner's home was at Chennai outer, behind Washermanpet electricity board initially (6)
23 Misplaced gumption to go out and challenge (6)
24 Shrink sent back, fed with counter suggestion to talk rapidly (6)
27 Impartial CEO avoids benching analysts every second (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11454/article7455050.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Son took money to acquire a costly weapon (7) SIDEARM
10 In a weird sense, married middle class are in all together (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Ate, digested beaten eggs that are most bulky (7) BIGGEST
12 Search for mother and her sister seen outside National Highway (7) MANHUNT
13 Somehow coerce me to invest money in a new age business (1-8) E-COMMERCE
15 In essence, forensic manual plainly creates boredom (5)
16 Irregular peristalsis; vomits ales, liquor etc. (7)
19 Group around American President is unreliable (7)
20 Producing cinema without some estimate is crazy (5)
21 Frequent need to collect duty, income tax at beginning of the year as obligation (9) (N.E.)(CESS)(ITY)
25 Belligerent Australians destroy Iran in a violent act (7)
26 Bar featuring in Hebrew publication (7)
28 Send that mobile, shun the model, and get another perhaps (7)
29 Bowl on a dining table with green stew on plate (7)


Down
1 Working in America's clever (6)
2 Notice a soldier having a ball with slow music (6)
3 Produce man in place of wife at funeral (4)
4 Buyer is almost vain, gets gold (6)
5 Smooth ocean, deep water little inside (8)
6 A mother and two sisters, boarding last carriage with a literary assistant (10) (A/MA){NU(E)N}(SIS)
7 Family gets new can for supplying provision (8) ISSU(ANC*)E
8 Regulate sleep, limiting rice on time (8)
14 Primary dish of Suriname is cooked by adding a bit of chilly and oregano (4,6) MAIN (C)(O)URSE*
16 Understanding my different approach, say is heartlessly overpowering (8)
17 Charging for the best upset one Punjabi almost (8)
18 College model dressed with common sense and displayed virtue (8)
22 Spinner's home was at Chennai outer, behind Washermanpet electricity board initially (6) COBWEB
23 Misplaced gumption to go out and challenge (6)
24 Shrink sent back, fed with counter suggestion to talk rapidly (6)
27 Impartial CEO avoids benching analysts every second (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Son took money to acquire a costly weapon (7) SIDEARM
10 In a weird sense, married middle class are in all together (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Ate, digested beaten eggs that are most bulky (7) BIGGEST
12 Search for mother and her sister seen outside National Highway (7) MANHUNT
13 Somehow coerce me to invest money in a new age business (1-8) E-COMMERCE
15 In essence, forensic manual plainly creates boredom (5)
16 Irregular peristalsis; vomits ales, liquor etc. (7)
19 Group around American President is unreliable (7)
20 Producing cinema without some estimate is crazy (5)
21 Frequent need to collect duty, income tax at beginning of the year as obligation (9) (N.E.)(CESS)(ITY)
25 Belligerent Australians destroy Iran in a violent act (7)
26 Bar featuring in Hebrew publication (7)
28 Send that mobile, shun the model, and get another perhaps (7)
29 Bowl on a dining table with green stew on plate (7)


Down
1 Working in America's clever (6)
2 Notice a soldier having a ball with slow music (6)
3 Produce man in place of wife at funeral (4)
4 Buyer is almost vain, gets gold (6)
5 Smooth ocean, deep water little inside (8)
6 A mother and two sisters, boarding last carriage with a literary assistant (10) (A/MA){NU(E)N}(SIS)
7 Family gets new can for supplying provision (8) ISSU(ANC*)E
8 Regulate sleep, limiting rice on time (8)RESTRICT
14 Primary dish of Suriname is cooked by adding a bit of chilly and oregano (4,6) MAIN (C)(O)URSE*
16 Understanding my different approach, say is heartlessly overpowering (8)SYMPATHY
17 Charging for the best upset one Punjabi almost (8)
18 College model dressed with common sense and displayed virtue (8)SANCTITY
22 Spinner's home was at Chennai outer, behind Washermanpet electricity board initially (6) COBWEB
23 Misplaced gumption to go out and challenge (6)IMPUGN
24 Shrink sent back, fed with counter suggestion to talk rapidly (6)
27 Impartial CEO avoids benching analysts every second (4)EVEN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Son took money to acquire a costly weapon (7) SIDEARM
10 In a weird sense, married middle class are in all together (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Ate, digested beaten eggs that are most bulky (7) BIGGEST
12 Search for mother and her sister seen outside National Highway (7) MANHUNT
13 Somehow coerce me to invest money in a new age business (1-8) E-COMMERCE
15 In essence, forensic manual plainly creates boredom (5)ENNUI
16 Irregular peristalsis; vomits ales, liquor etc. (7)SPIRITS
19 Group around American President is unreliable (7)SUSPECT
20 Producing cinema without some estimate is crazy (5)MANIC
21 Frequent need to collect duty, income tax at beginning of the year as obligation (9) (N.E.)(CESS)(ITY)
25 Belligerent Australians destroy Iran in a violent act (7)ASSAULT
26 Bar featuring in Hebrew publication (7)BREWPUB
28 Send that mobile, shun the model, and get another perhaps (7)HANDSET
29 Bowl on a dining table with green stew on plate (7)EPERGNE


Down
1 Working in America's clever (6)USABLE
2 Notice a soldier having a ball with slow music (6)ADAGIO
3 Produce man in place of wife at funeral (4)MAKE
4 Buyer is almost vain, gets gold (6)EMPTOR
5 Smooth ocean, deep water little inside (8)SEAMLESS
6 A mother and two sisters, boarding last carriage with a literary assistant (10) (A/MA){NU(E)N}(SIS)
7 Family gets new can for supplying provision (8) ISSU(ANC*)E
8 Regulate sleep, limiting rice on time (8)RESTRICT
14 Primary dish of Suriname is cooked by adding a bit of chilly and oregano (4,6) MAIN (C)(O)URSE*
16 Understanding my different approach, say is heartlessly overpowering (8)SYMPATHY
17 Charging for the best upset one Punjabi almost (8)IONISING
18 College model dressed with common sense and displayed virtue (8)SANCTITY
22 Spinner's home was at Chennai outer, behind Washermanpet electricity board initially (6) COBWEB
23 Misplaced gumption to go out and challenge (6)IMPUGN
24 Shrink sent back, fed with counter suggestion to talk rapidly (6)YABBER
27 Impartial CEO avoids benching analysts every second (4)EVEN

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

[Joshuaceada]

Sunnet

Across
1 Best fellow to drop (6)
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8)
10 Passes above carts (9)
11 Just the French girl (5)
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9)
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4)
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4)
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7)
24 Before youthful claimant (9)
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

Down
1 Dance after end of game (8)
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7)
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11585/article8025747.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Best fellow to drop (6)
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8)
10 Passes above carts (9)
11 Just the French girl (5)
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9)
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4)
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9)
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

Down
1 Dance after end of game (8)
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG) (BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6)
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8)
10 Passes above carts (9)
11 Just the French girl (5)
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9)
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

[pavalamani pragasam]

Not the right grid?

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6)
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8)
10 Passes above carts (9)
11 Just the French girl (5)
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9)
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)PUNTER
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)UNCLEANED
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)TEMPESTS
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)RED ZONE
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)DIRECT
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6) FLOWER
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8) ADJACENT
10 Passes above carts (9) OVERHAULS
11 Just the French girl (5)LEGAL
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9) PRETENDER
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)PUNTER
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)UNCLEANED
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)TEMPESTS
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)RED ZONE
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)DIRECT
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6) FLOWER
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8) ADJACENT
10 Passes above carts (9) OVERHAULS
11 Just the French girl (5)LEGAL
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)BORER
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)LACQUER
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9) PRETENDER
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)SKIMP
26 Look to snare user credential (5)LOGIN
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)TRENDIER
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)DRILLS

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)ONE-TRACK
3 Queen holds the element (5)ETHER
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)ALL THE WAY
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)TALENT
9 Better boatman (6)PUNTER
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)UNCLEANED
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)NATIONAL
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)TEMPESTS
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)RED ZONE
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)DIRECT
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)APPLET
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! Themed. Pangram.

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Keep track of idiot in upland area (7)
5 Enchantress after small change (6)
10 Wayward inspector, very corrupt, securing end (11)
11 Central point about hairstyle (3)
12 Sheep confined by iron structure (5)
13 Pair united in support, endlessly diligent (9)
14 Financial backer behind newspaper showing protective spirit (8,5)
18 Absolute icon, in and out, changed and left (13)
20 Game in social event involving crowd with energy (9)
22 Liking sample (5)
23 Drink part of the last round (3)
24 Detest union, badly biased (11) TENDENTIOUS
25 Modest protest beginning in earnest (6) DEMURE
26 Rush about, being one responsible for operation (7) SURGEON


DOWN
1 Fielder upset about finish (3-3) MID-OFF
2 Losing cat, sadly hankering for the past (9) NOSTALGIC
3 Firm wanting leader present for discussion (5)
4 Poet’s judgement, carrying depth above measure, on sleep (7,7)
6 Comedian, hot and strained, retiring (9)
7 Extremely engaging sailor restricted by custom (5)
8 Truly pious, embracing retreat (8)
9 Playing versus Spain, see convincing quality (14)
15 Writer of comments from Wigan, not a Tory (9)
16 Odd angles, lot in crystalline mass (9)
17 Republican in vicious coup bad for cabinet?(8)
19 Time? It’s a vast expanse, child (6)
21 Brightness in valley mostly before noon (5)
22 Instructor in middle of ritual on hill (5)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8202851.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Keep track of idiot in upland area (7)
5 Enchantress after small change (6) SWITCH
10 Wayward inspector, very corrupt, securing end (11)
11 Central point about hairstyle (3)
12 Sheep confined by iron structure (5) BUN
13 Pair united in support, endlessly diligent (9) ASSIDUOUS
14 Financial backer behind newspaper showing protective spirit (8,5) GUARDIAN ANGEL
18 Absolute icon, in and out, changed and left (13) UNCONDITIONAL
20 Game in social event involving crowd with energy (9)
22 Liking sample (5)
23 Drink part of the last round (3)
24 Detest union, badly biased (11) TENDENTIOUS
25 Modest protest beginning in earnest (6) DEMURE
26 Rush about, being one responsible for operation (7) SURGEON


DOWN
1 Fielder upset about finish (3-3) MID-OFF
2 Losing cat, sadly hankering for the past (9) NOSTALGIC
3 Firm wanting leader present for discussion (5)
4 Poet’s judgement, carrying depth above measure, on sleep (7,7)
6 Comedian, hot and strained, retiring (9)
7 Extremely engaging sailor restricted by custom (5)
8 Truly pious, embracing retreat (8)
9 Playing versus Spain, see convincing quality (14)
15 Writer of comments from Wigan, not a Tory (9)
16 Odd angles, lot in crystalline mass (9)
17 Republican in vicious coup bad for cabinet?(8)
19 Time? It’s a vast expanse, child (6)
21 Brightness in valley mostly before noon (5)
22 Instructor in middle of ritual on hill (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Keep track of idiot in upland area (7)
5 Enchantress after small change (6) SWITCH
10 Wayward inspector, very corrupt, securing end (11)
11 Central point about hairstyle (3)BUN
12 Sheep confined by iron structure (5)
13 Pair united in support, endlessly diligent (9) ASSIDUOUS
14 Financial backer behind newspaper showing protective spirit (8,5) GUARDIAN ANGEL
18 Absolute icon, in and out, changed and left (13) UNCONDITIONAL
20 Game in social event involving crowd with energy (9)
22 Liking sample (5)TASTE
23 Drink part of the last round (3)
24 Detest union, badly biased (11) TENDENTIOUS
25 Modest protest beginning in earnest (6) DEMURE
26 Rush about, being one responsible for operation (7) SURGEON


DOWN
1 Fielder upset about finish (3-3) MID-OFF
2 Losing cat, sadly hankering for the past (9) NOSTALGIC
3 Firm wanting leader present for discussion (5)
4 Poet’s judgement, carrying depth above measure, on sleep (7,7)
6 Comedian, hot and strained, retiring (9)
7 Extremely engaging sailor restricted by custom (5)TABOO
8 Truly pious, embracing retreat (8)HONESTLY
9 Playing versus Spain, see convincing quality (14)
15 Writer of comments from Wigan, not a Tory (9)
16 Odd angles, lot in crystalline mass (9)GALLSTONE
17 Republican in vicious coup bad for cabinet?(8)
19 Time? It’s a vast expanse, child (6)SEASON
21 Brightness in valley mostly before noon (5)
22 Instructor in middle of ritual on hill (5)

[Joshuaceada]

Aspartame

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7)
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6)
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7)

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9)
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)
19 Stab a bond actor (6)
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11422/article7320952.ece)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7)
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6)
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7)

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7) SHYNESS
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7) OCTOBER
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7) UTILISE
19 Stab a bond actor (6) PIERCE
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7)
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6)
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7)

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)
19 Stab a bond actor (6)
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7) MADE A SMALL FORTUNE (a small fortune)* - masterful loan
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6) {TRA(GI)C} <=
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7) SECRET SERVICE*

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7) (A)(F)(GHANI)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)
19 Stab a bond actor (6)
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7) MADE A SMALL FORTUNE (a small fortune)* - masterful loan
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)LYRICIST
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6) {TRA(GI)C} <=
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)LETTER BOMB
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)IBIS
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7) SECRET SERVICE*

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7) (A)(F)(GHANI)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)RUINED
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)SHYNESS
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)OCTOBER
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)UTILISE
19 Stab a bond actor (6)PIERCE
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)ALIBI

[Russellbew]

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4) OGLE
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3) ROLLING PIN
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7) MADE A SMALL FORTUNE (a small fortune)* - masterful loan
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4) SELL
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)LYRICIST
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6) {TRA(GI)C} <=
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)LETTER BOMB
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)IBIS
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7) SECRET SERVICE*

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7) (A)(F)(GHANI)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)RUINED
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9) UNGALLANT
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7) EPISTLE
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)SHYNESS
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)OCTOBER
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)UTILISE
19 Stab a bond actor (6)PIERCE
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)ALIBI

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4) OGLE
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3) ROLLING PIN
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)TASSEL
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)IDEALITY
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7) MADE A SMALL FORTUNE (a small fortune)* - masterful loan
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4) SELL
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)STRONTIUM
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)LYRICIST
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6) {TRA(GI)C} <=
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)LETTER BOMB
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)IBIS
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7) SECRET SERVICE*

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7) (A)(F)(GHANI)
2 Searches for bearings (5)MIENS
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)LORELEI
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)FILLING STATIONS
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)RUINED
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9) UNGALLANT
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7) EPISTLE
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)SHYNESS
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)OCTOBER
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)UTILISE
19 Stab a bond actor (6)PIERCE
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)ALIBI

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

[Joshuaceada]

Spinner

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12)
10 This Setter has no special secret (5)
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9)
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6)
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9)
16 Start argument about a territory (4)
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12)

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9)
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8)
4 Right to abet robbery (4)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10)
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5)
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7)
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10)
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11592/article8061276.ece)

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12)
10 This Setter has no special secret (5)
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9)
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6)
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9)
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12)

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9)
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8)
4 Right to abet robbery (4)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10)
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5)
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7)
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10)
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12) CONSTRUCTION
10 This Setter has no special secret (5) INNER
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9) IMITATION
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6) ARMING
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9) UNCERTAIN
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12)

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9)
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8)
4 Right to abet robbery (4)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10)
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5)
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7)
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10)
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12) CONSTRUCTION
10 This Setter has no special secret (5) INNER
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9) IMITATION
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6) ARMING
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9) UNCERTAIN
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12)

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9) {OR}{NAME(NT)S}
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8) STRANGER (T)
4 Right to abet robbery (4) (R)(AID)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10) CR(IT)(IC)ISES
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6) (I)(MAGES*)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5)
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7)
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10)
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12) CONSTRUCTION
10 This Setter has no special secret (5) INNER
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9) IMITATION
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6) ARMING
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9) UNCERTAIN
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12)SATISFACTORY

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9) {OR}{NAME(NT)S}
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8) STRANGER (T)
4 Right to abet robbery (4) (R)(AID)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10) CR(IT)(IC)ISES
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6) (I)(MAGES*)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5)
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7)UNUSUAL
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10)STATISTICS
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)RESERVOIR
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)USHER
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12) CONSTRUCTION
10 This Setter has no special secret (5) INNER
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9) IMITATION
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6) ARMING
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9) UNCERTAIN
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12) SATISFACTORY

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9) {OR}{NAME(NT)S}
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8) STRANGER (T)
4 Right to abet robbery (4) (R)(AID)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10) CR(IT)(IC)ISES
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6) (I)(MAGES*)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5) VITAL
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7) UNUSUAL
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10) STATISTICS
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4) ASIA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12) CONSTRUCTION
10 This Setter has no special secret (5) INNER
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9) IMITATION
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6) ARMING
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9) UNCERTAIN
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)OTHERWISWE
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)RESTLESS
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)ALERTS
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)GROVE
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12) SATISFACTORY

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9) {OR}{NAME(NT)S}
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8) STRANGER (T)
4 Right to abet robbery (4) (R)(AID)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10) CR(IT)(IC)ISES
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6) (I)(MAGES*)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)NAILS
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5) VITAL
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7) UNUSUAL
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10) STATISTICS
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)RESERVOIR
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)IMPROVE
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)TWILIGHT
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)ALMOST
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)USHER
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)SOCKS
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4) ASIA

:clap::clap::clap: A very delightful puzzle!

[Joshuaceada]

Exa

Across
5 Not turning into champion immediately (2,4)
7 University students carry gloves to where fights are held (8)
9 Live around gold mine (4)
10 Great engineer mentored us (10)
11 Withdrawing books after agreement's stamped (12)
13 Jewel associated with the French and Parish official (6)
15 Passionate, fanatical friend won't stop chasing love (2,4)
18 Needless to say, endless working leads to depression (12)
21 Firm shrewdly denied possession of title (10)
22 Corner a king at close quarters (4)
23 Couple hired band (8)
24 Any use appearing to be worried? (6)

Down
1 Attracted close to a bright colour on taking drug (8)
2 In inner room consume what's whipped (6)
3 Get a role to play for close friend (5,3)
4 Catholic tried to spread belief (6)
6 Overly large woman had implements stored here (8)
7 Outspoken offspring mixed (6)
8 Word is out that sister is touring (4)
12 Crime has old man getting into terrible stress (8)
14 Chorus answer for 5 Ac. (8)
16 Fines can be collected to generate funds (8)
17 A high mountain's climbed to gain a body (6)
18 Dame goes round river to get wet (6)
19 Bottom of butt I'd certainly clean (4,2)
20 Diamonds are ridiculously expensive (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11593/article8068527.ece)

[deepakgita]

Across
5 Not turning into champion immediately (2,4)
7 University students carry gloves to where fights are held (8)
9 Live around gold mine (4)
10 Great engineer mentored us (10) TREMENDOUS
11 Withdrawing books after agreement's stamped (12) ESTRANGEMENT
13 Jewel associated with the French and Parish official (6) BEADLE
15 Passionate, fanatical friend won't stop chasing love (2,4) ON FIRE
18 Needless to say, endless working leads to depression (12) DESOLATENESS
21 Firm shrewdly denied possession of title (10)
22 Corner a king at close quarters (4)
23 Couple hired band (8)
24 Any use appearing to be worried? (6)

Down
1 Attracted close to a bright colour on taking drug (8)
2 In inner room consume what's whipped (6)
3 Get a role to play for close friend (5,3)
4 Catholic tried to spread belief (6)
6 Overly large woman had implements stored here (8)
7 Outspoken offspring mixed (6)
8 Word is out that sister is touring (4)
12 Crime has old man getting into terrible stress (8)
14 Chorus answer for 5 Ac. (8)
16 Fines can be collected to generate funds (8)
17 A high mountain's climbed to gain a body (6)
18 Dame goes round river to get wet (6)
19 Bottom of butt I'd certainly clean (4,2)
20 Diamonds are ridiculously expensive (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
5 Not turning into champion immediately (2,4) A(T ON<=)CE
7 University students carry gloves to where fights are held (8)
9 Live around gold mine (4)
10 Great engineer mentored us (10) TREMENDOUS
11 Withdrawing books after agreement's stamped (12) ESTRANGEMENT
13 Jewel associated with the French and Parish official (6) BEADLE
15 Passionate, fanatical friend won't stop chasing love (2,4) ON FIRE
18 Needless to say, endless working leads to depression (12) DESOLATENESS
21 Firm shrewdly denied possession of title (10)
22 Corner a king at close quarters (4)
23 Couple hired band (8)
24 Any use appearing to be worried? (6)

Down
1 Attracted close to a bright colour on taking drug (8) (END)(E)(A)(RED)
2 In inner room consume what's whipped (6)
3 Get a role to play for close friend (5,3) ALTER EGO*
4 Catholic tried to spread belief (6)
6 Overly large woman had implements stored here (8) (TOO)(L)(SHE'D)
7 Outspoken offspring mixed (6)
8 Word is out that sister is touring (4)
12 Crime has old man getting into terrible stress (8) TRES(PA)SS*
14 Chorus answer for 5 Ac. (8)
16 Fines can be collected to generate funds (8)
17 A high mountain's climbed to gain a body (6)
18 Dame goes round river to get wet (6)
19 Bottom of butt I'd certainly clean (4,2)
20 Diamonds are ridiculously expensive (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
5 Not turning into champion immediately (2,4) A(T ON<=)CE
7 University students carry gloves to where fights are held (8) BULLRING
9 Live around gold mine (4)
10 Great engineer mentored us (10) TREMENDOUS
11 Withdrawing books after agreement's stamped (12) ESTRANGEMENT
13 Jewel associated with the French and Parish official (6) BEADLE
15 Passionate, fanatical friend won't stop chasing love (2,4) ON FIRE
18 Needless to say, endless working leads to depression (12) DESOLATENESS
21 Firm shrewdly denied possession of title (10)
22 Corner a king at close quarters (4) NEAR
23 Couple hired band (8)
24 Any use appearing to be worried? (6)

Down
1 Attracted close to a bright colour on taking drug (8) (END)(E)(A)(RED)
2 In inner room consume what's whipped (6)
3 Get a role to play for close friend (5,3) ALTER EGO*
4 Catholic tried to spread belief (6) CREDIT
6 Overly large woman had implements stored here (8) (TOO)(L)(SHE'D)
7 Outspoken offspring mixed (6)
8 Word is out that sister is touring (4)
12 Crime has old man getting into terrible stress (8) TRES(PA)SS*
14 Chorus answer for 5 Ac. (8)
16 Fines can be collected to generate funds (8) FINANCES
17 A high mountain's climbed to gain a body (6)
18 Dame goes round river to get wet (6)
19 Bottom of butt I'd certainly clean (4,2) TIDY UP
20 Diamonds are ridiculously expensive (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 Not turning into champion immediately (2,4) A(T ON<=)CE
7 University students carry gloves to where fights are held (8) BULLRING
9 Live around gold mine (4)
10 Great engineer mentored us (10) TREMENDOUS
11 Withdrawing books after agreement's stamped (12) ESTRANGEMENT
13 Jewel associated with the French and Parish official (6) BEADLE
15 Passionate, fanatical friend won't stop chasing love (2,4) ON FIRE
18 Needless to say, endless working leads to depression (12) DESOLATENESS
21 Firm shrewdly denied possession of title (10)
22 Corner a king at close quarters (4) NEAR
23 Couple hired band (8)
24 Any use appearing to be worried? (6)UNEASY

Down
1 Attracted close to a bright colour on taking drug (8) (END)(E)(A)(RED)
2 In inner room consume what's whipped (6)
3 Get a role to play for close friend (5,3) ALTER EGO*
4 Catholic tried to spread belief (6) CREDIT
6 Overly large woman had implements stored here (8) (TOO)(L)(SHE'D)
7 Outspoken offspring mixed (6)BREWED
8 Word is out that sister is touring (4)NOUN
12 Crime has old man getting into terrible stress (8) TRES(PA)SS*
14 Chorus answer for 5 Ac. (8)
16 Fines can be collected to generate funds (8) FINANCES
17 A high mountain's climbed to gain a body (6)
18 Dame goes round river to get wet (6)DRENCH
19 Bottom of butt I'd certainly clean (4,2) TIDY UP
20 Diamonds are ridiculously expensive (4)DEAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
5 Not turning into champion immediately (2,4) A(T ON<=)CE
7 University students carry gloves to where fights are held (8) BULLRING
9 Live around gold mine (4)BORE
10 Great engineer mentored us (10) TREMENDOUS
11 Withdrawing books after agreement's stamped (12) ESTRANGEMENT
13 Jewel associated with the French and Parish official (6) BEADLE
15 Passionate, fanatical friend won't stop chasing love (2,4) ON FIRE
18 Needless to say, endless working leads to depression (12) DESOLATENESS
21 Firm shrewdly denied possession of title (10)DETERMINED
22 Corner a king at close quarters (4) NEAR
23 Couple hired band (8)BRACELET
24 Any use appearing to be worried? (6)UNEASY

Down
1 Attracted close to a bright colour on taking drug (8) (END)(E)(A)(RED)
2 In inner room consume what's whipped (6)BEATEN
3 Get a role to play for close friend (5,3) ALTER EGO*
4 Catholic tried to spread belief (6) CREDIT
6 Overly large woman had implements stored here (8) (TOO)(L)(SHE'D)
7 Outspoken offspring mixed (6)BREWED
8 Word is out that sister is touring (4)NOUN
12 Crime has old man getting into terrible stress (8) TRES(PA)SS*
14 Chorus answer for 5 Ac. (8)ENSEMBLE
16 Fines can be collected to generate funds (8) FINANCES
17 A high mountain's climbed to gain a body (6)PLANET
18 Dame goes round river to get wet (6)DRENCH
19 Bottom of butt I'd certainly clean (4,2) TIDY UP
20 Diamonds are ridiculously expensive (4)DEAR

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Virtue of a girl and niece broadcast (8)
6 What’s there on many a terrace or roof ? Gossip! (4)
9 Traffic snarl? Clash? Get a container of preserves (3,3)
10 Say one's whole — that's deeply expressive (7)
13 Known — not a little gloriously (9)
14 In Belur I debated. That's sensational (5)
15 Finishes objectives (4)
16 Fruit for dog, say, produces sadness (10)
19 Jail big nut — and it's OK for rejoicing (10)
21 Ball lost in marketplace in tourist city (4)
24 New reporter has it in an old measure (5)
25 Handy general guidance (5,4)
26 Feckless heirs follow one royal Dublin native (7)
27 See, are you on street extremely snappy and bad-tempered? (6)
28 Tease a tribal (4)
29 Laughing at editor coming back on a motorcycle (8)

Down
2 In central Hawaii Edward stood by (7)
3 Being the member of a court panel, causes hurt (6)
4 Most specific sign in bird's home (9)
5 Satisfies odd Pole leaving and relaxes (5)
7 Conclude there's no ball of fire (7)
8 Leave for creator and tourist (12)
11 Open, roofless fun block (6)
12 In exchange of views, I, in France, substituted a sudden exclamation (12)
17 Girl with gateman, no big communicator (9)
18 Mark learner in mess (6)
20 Overindulging boy caught in brawl (7)
22 Major consumer (7)
23 A limit? On the contrary, be overflowing (6)
25 Short hint to Communist ready to bed (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11569/article7954897.ece)

[Russellfhc]

1 Virtue of a girl and niece broadcast (8)PAT IENCE*
6 What’s there on many a terrace or roof ? Gossip! (4)
9 Traffic snarl? Clash? Get a container of preserves (3,3)
10 Say one's whole — that's deeply expressive (7)
13 Known — not a little gloriously (9)NOT ORIOUS
14 In Belur I debated. That's sensational (5)LURID (T)
15 Finishes objectives (4)ENDS (DD)
16 Fruit for dog, say, produces sadness (10)
19 Jail big nut — and it's OK for rejoicing (10)
21 Ball lost in marketplace in tourist city (4)
24 New reporter has it in an old measure (5)
25 Handy general guidance (5,4)
26 Feckless heirs follow one royal Dublin native (7)
27 See, are you on street extremely snappy and bad-tempered? (6)
28 Tease a tribal (4)
29 Laughing at editor coming back on a motorcycle (8)

Down
2 In central Hawaii Edward stood by (7)
3 Being the member of a court panel, causes hurt (6)
4 Most specific sign in bird's home (9)
5 Satisfies odd Pole leaving and relaxes (5)
7 Conclude there's no ball of fire (7)
8 Leave for creator and tourist (12)
11 Open, roofless fun block (6)
12 In exchange of views, I, in France, substituted a sudden exclamation (12)
17 Girl with gateman, no big communicator (9)
18 Mark learner in mess (6)
20 Overindulging boy caught in brawl (7)
22 Major consumer (7)
23 A limit? On the contrary, be overflowing (6)
25 Short hint to Communist ready to bed (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11569/article7954897.ece)[/QUOTE]

[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
1 Virtue of a girl and niece broadcast (8)PAT IENCE*
6 What’s there on many a terrace or roof ? Gossip! (4)
9 Traffic snarl? Clash? Get a container of preserves (3,3) (JAM) (JAR)
10 Say one's whole — that's deeply expressive (7)
13 Known — not a little gloriously (9)NOT ORIOUS
14 In Belur I debated. That's sensational (5)LURID (T)
15 Finishes objectives (4)ENDS (DD)
16 Fruit for dog, say, produces sadness (10)
19 Jail big nut — and it's OK for rejoicing (10) JUBILATING*
21 Ball lost in marketplace in tourist city (4)
24 New reporter has it in an old measure (5)
25 Handy general guidance (5,4)
26 Feckless heirs follow one royal Dublin native (7)
27 See, are you on street extremely snappy and bad-tempered? (6)
28 Tease a tribal (4)
29 Laughing at editor coming back on a motorcycle (8)

Down
2 In central Hawaii Edward stood by (7) (AWAI)(TED)
3 Being the member of a court panel, causes hurt (6) IN/JURY
4 Most specific sign in bird's home (9)
5 Satisfies odd Pole leaving and relaxes (5)
7 Conclude there's no ball of fire (7)
8 Leave for creator and tourist (12)
11 Open, roofless fun block (6)
12 In exchange of views, I, in France, substituted a sudden exclamation (12) INTER[-a](+JE)CTION
17 Girl with gateman, no big communicator (9)
18 Mark learner in mess (6)
20 Overindulging boy caught in brawl (7)
22 Major consumer (7)
23 A limit? On the contrary, be overflowing (6)
25 Short hint to Communist ready to bed (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Virtue of a girl and niece broadcast (8)PAT IENCE*
6 What’s there on many a terrace or roof ? Gossip! (4) DISH
9 Traffic snarl? Clash? Get a container of preserves (3,3) (JAM) (JAR)
10 Say one's whole — that's deeply expressive (7) SOULFUL
13 Known — not a little gloriously (9)NOT ORIOUS
14 In Belur I debated. That's sensational (5)LURID (T)
15 Finishes objectives (4)ENDS (DD)
16 Fruit for dog, say, produces sadness (10) MELANCHOLY
19 Jail big nut — and it's OK for rejoicing (10) JUBILATING*
21 Ball lost in marketplace in tourist city (4) AGRA
24 New reporter has it in an old measure (5) CUBIT
25 Handy general guidance (5,4)
26 Feckless heirs follow one royal Dublin native (7)
27 See, are you on street extremely snappy and bad-tempered? (6)
28 Tease a tribal (4)
29 Laughing at editor coming back on a motorcycle (8)

Down
2 In central Hawaii Edward stood by (7) (AWAI)(TED)
3 Being the member of a court panel, causes hurt (6) IN/JURY
4 Most specific sign in bird's home (9)
5 Satisfies odd Pole leaving and relaxes (5)
7 Conclude there's no ball of fire (7)
8 Leave for creator and tourist (12)
11 Open, roofless fun block (6)
12 In exchange of views, I, in France, substituted a sudden exclamation (12) INTER[-a](+JE)CTION
17 Girl with gateman, no big communicator (9)
18 Mark learner in mess (6)
20 Overindulging boy caught in brawl (7)
22 Major consumer (7)
23 A limit? On the contrary, be overflowing (6)
25 Short hint to Communist ready to bed (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Virtue of a girl and niece broadcast (8)PAT IENCE*
6 What’s there on many a terrace or roof ? Gossip! (4) DISH
9 Traffic snarl? Clash? Get a container of preserves (3,3) (JAM) (JAR)
10 Say one's whole — that's deeply expressive (7) SOULFUL
13 Known — not a little gloriously (9)NOT ORIOUS
14 In Belur I debated. That's sensational (5)LURID (T)
15 Finishes objectives (4)ENDS (DD)
16 Fruit for dog, say, produces sadness (10) MELANCHOLY
19 Jail big nut — and it's OK for rejoicing (10) JUBILATING*
21 Ball lost in marketplace in tourist city (4) AGRA
24 New reporter has it in an old measure (5) CUBIT
25 Handy general guidance (5,4)
26 Feckless heirs follow one royal Dublin native (7)
27 See, are you on street extremely snappy and bad-tempered? (6)
28 Tease a tribal (4)NAGA
29 Laughing at editor coming back on a motorcycle (8)

Down
2 In central Hawaii Edward stood by (7) (AWAI)(TED)
3 Being the member of a court panel, causes hurt (6) IN/JURY
4 Most specific sign in bird's home (9)
5 Satisfies odd Pole leaving and relaxes (5)EASES
7 Conclude there's no ball of fire (7)INFERNO
8 Leave for creator and tourist (12)
11 Open, roofless fun block (6)UNLOCK
12 In exchange of views, I, in France, substituted a sudden exclamation (12) INTER[-a](+JE)CTION
17 Girl with gateman, no big communicator (9)
18 Mark learner in mess (6)
20 Overindulging boy caught in brawl (7)
22 Major consumer (7)GLUTTON
23 A limit? On the contrary, be overflowing (6)
25 Short hint to Communist ready to bed (5)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Virtue of a girl and niece broadcast (8)PAT IENCE*
6 What’s there on many a terrace or roof ? Gossip! (4) DISH
9 Traffic snarl? Clash? Get a container of preserves (3,3) (JAM) (JAR)
10 Say one's whole — that's deeply expressive (7) SOULFUL
13 Known — not a little gloriously (9)NOT ORIOUS
14 In Belur I debated. That's sensational (5)LURID (T)
15 Finishes objectives (4)ENDS (DD)
16 Fruit for dog, say, produces sadness (10) MELANCHOLY
19 Jail big nut — and it's OK for rejoicing (10) JUBILATING*
21 Ball lost in marketplace in tourist city (4) AGRA
24 New reporter has it in an old measure (5) CUBIT
25 Handy general guidance (5,4)
26 Feckless heirs follow one royal Dublin native (7)
27 See, are you on street extremely snappy and bad-tempered? (6)
28 Tease a tribal (4)NAGA
29 Laughing at editor coming back on a motorcycle (8)

Down
2 In central Hawaii Edward stood by (7) (AWAI)(TED)
3 Being the member of a court panel, causes hurt (6) IN/JURY
4 Most specific sign in bird's home (9) NARROWEST
5 Satisfies odd Pole leaving and relaxes (5)EASES
7 Conclude there's no ball of fire (7)INFERNO
8 Leave for creator and tourist (12) HOLIDAYMAKER
11 Open, roofless fun block (6)UNLOCK
12 In exchange of views, I, in France, substituted a sudden exclamation (12) INTER[-a](+JE)CTION
17 Girl with gateman, no big communicator (9) ANNOUNCER
18 Mark learner in mess (6)
20 Overindulging boy caught in brawl (7) BABYING
22 Major consumer (7)GLUTTON
23 A limit? On the contrary, be overflowing (6)
25 Short hint to Communist ready to bed (5) TIRED

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Virtue of a girl and niece broadcast (8)PAT IENCE*
6 What’s there on many a terrace or roof ? Gossip! (4) DISH
9 Traffic snarl? Clash? Get a container of preserves (3,3) (JAM) (JAR)
10 Say one's whole — that's deeply expressive (7) SOULFUL
13 Known — not a little gloriously (9)NOT ORIOUS
14 In Belur I debated. That's sensational (5)LURID (T)
15 Finishes objectives (4)ENDS (DD)
16 Fruit for dog, say, produces sadness (10) MELANCHOLY
19 Jail big nut — and it's OK for rejoicing (10) JUBILATING*
21 Ball lost in marketplace in tourist city (4) AGRA
24 New reporter has it in an old measure (5) CUBIT
25 Handy general guidance (5,4) THUMB RULE
26 Feckless heirs follow one royal Dublin native (7) IRISHER
27 See, are you on street extremely snappy and bad-tempered? (6) CRUSTY
28 Tease a tribal (4)NAGA
29 Laughing at editor coming back on a motorcycle (8) DERIDING

Down
2 In central Hawaii Edward stood by (7) (AWAI)(TED)
3 Being the member of a court panel, causes hurt (6) IN/JURY
4 Most specific sign in bird's home (9) NARROWEST
5 Satisfies odd Pole leaving and relaxes (5)EASES
7 Conclude there's no ball of fire (7)INFERNO
8 Leave for creator and tourist (12) HOLIDAYMAKER
11 Open, roofless fun block (6)UNLOCK
12 In exchange of views, I, in France, substituted a sudden exclamation (12) INTER[-a](+JE)CTION
17 Girl with gateman, no big communicator (9) ANNOUNCER
18 Mark learner in mess (6) BLOTCH
20 Overindulging boy caught in brawl (7) BABYING
22 Major consumer (7)GLUTTON
23 A limit? On the contrary, be overflowing (6)ABOUND
25 Short hint to Communist ready to bed (5) TIRED

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Fantastic! Thanks, LV, for wrapping the puzzle with one extra answer!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Star-shaped — a Star-Trek empath flanked by son and daughter (7)
5 Stormy ocean? A five hundred travelled by water (6)
10 Spartan case working on nervous complaint (7)
11 Small working boat, powerful hitter (7)
12 Sympathetic sort about to give credit to worker in textile industry (9)
13 Depend on door device (5)
14 Acquire vessel, say (4)
15 Avoids saying what a dog might do when a stranger attacks it (5,4)
18 Large pips? People with these are of generous nature (3,6)
20 Shape, the head of which gives a hint of it (4)
24 Despatch immediately. Poles are lost. Provide funds (5)
25 Card player's confession sits uncomfortably with those who are not practical (9)
26 One in the pool working on DPhil (7)
27 Not all said top English drug is explosive material (7)
28 Owner changed name to attain fame (6)
29 Brief fervour over old woman in ladies' quarters (7)

Down
2 A quarter of the eye omits nothing of the worldly (7)
3 Assessment of NCO sailor? (6)
4 No dicta in Iran resulted in canonical enlistment (13)
6 A chum's endless practice in an emirate (3,5)
7 Ball's racing away, that's natural (7)
8 Ran around in the German sewer (6)
9 Observed what the guard did (7)
11 Drama by the way (6,7)
16 Dog — see and explain that twice (4,4)
17 Criticise big assessor (7)
19 Dyestuff gets our country's limited ruling (7)
21 Design varies to include a Central leader's guts (7)
22 Do really move to hospital section (6)
23 Everyone about a Scotsman's limited speech disorder (6)

GRID (https://goo.gl/photos/7qePy7Z8Wg98GNnX6)

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Star-shaped — a Star-Trek empath flanked by son and daughter (7)
5 Stormy ocean? A five hundred travelled by water (6)
10 Spartan case working on nervous complaint (7)
11 Small working boat, powerful hitter (7)
12 Sympathetic sort about to give credit to worker in textile industry (9)
13 Depend on door device (5)
14 Acquire vessel, say (4)
15 Avoids saying what a dog might do when a stranger attacks it (5,4)
18 Large pips? People with these are of generous nature (3,6)
20 Shape, the head of which gives a hint of it (4)
24 Despatch immediately. Poles are lost. Provide funds (5)
25 Card player's confession sits uncomfortably with those who are not practical (9)
26 One in the pool working on DPhil (7)
27 Not all said top English drug is explosive material (7)
28 Owner changed name to attain fame (6)
29 Brief fervour over old woman in ladies' quarters (7)

Down
2 A quarter of the eye omits nothing of the worldly (7)
3 Assessment of NCO sailor? (6)
4 No dicta in Iran resulted in canonical enlistment (13)INCARDINATION
6 A chum's endless practice in an emirate (3,5)ABU DHABI
7 Ball's racing away, that's natural (7)
8 Ran around in the German sewer (6)DARNER
9 Observed what the guard did (7)
11 Drama by the way (6,7)STREET THEATER
16 Dog — see and explain that twice (4,4)CHOW CHOW
17 Criticise big assessor (7)
19 Dyestuff gets our country's limited ruling (7)
21 Design varies to include a Central leader's guts (7)
22 Do really move to hospital section (6)
23 Everyone about a Scotsman's limited speech disorder (6)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Star-shaped — a Star-Trek empath flanked by son and daughter (7)
5 Stormy ocean? A five hundred travelled by water (6) (CANOE*)(D)
10 Spartan case working on nervous complaint (7)
11 Small working boat, powerful hitter (7) (S)(LUGGER)
12 Sympathetic sort about to give credit to worker in textile industry (9)
13 Depend on door device (5)
14 Acquire vessel, say (4)
15 Avoids saying what a dog might do when a stranger attacks it (5,4)
18 Large pips? People with these are of generous nature (3,6)
20 Shape, the head of which gives a hint of it (4)
24 Despatch immediately. Poles are lost. Provide funds (5)
25 Card player's confession sits uncomfortably with those who are not practical (9)
26 One in the pool working on DPhil (7)
27 Not all said top English drug is explosive material (7)
28 Owner changed name to attain fame (6) (RENOW*)(N)
29 Brief fervour over old woman in ladies' quarters (7)

Down
2 A quarter of the eye omits nothing of the worldly (7)
3 Assessment of NCO sailor? (6)
4 No dicta in Iran resulted in canonical enlistment (13)INCARDINATION
6 A chum's endless practice in an emirate (3,5)ABU DHABI
7 Ball's racing away, that's natural (7) (O)(RGANIC*)
8 Ran around in the German sewer (6)DARNER
9 Observed what the guard did (7)
11 Drama by the way (6,7)STREET THEATRE
16 Dog — see and explain that twice (4,4)CHOW CHOW
17 Criticise big assessor (7)
19 Dyestuff gets our country's limited ruling (7) (INDI[-a])(CAN)
21 Design varies to include a Central leader's guts (7)
22 Do really move to hospital section (6)
23 Everyone about a Scotsman's limited speech disorder (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Star-shaped — a Star-Trek empath flanked by son and daughter (7)
5 Stormy ocean? A five hundred travelled by water (6) (CANOE*)(D)
10 Spartan case working on nervous complaint (7)
11 Small working boat, powerful hitter (7) (S)(LUGGER)
12 Sympathetic sort about to give credit to worker in textile industry (9)
13 Depend on door device (5)HINGE
14 Acquire vessel, say (4)
15 Avoids saying what a dog might do when a stranger attacks it (5,4)BITES BACK
18 Large pips? People with these are of generous nature (3,6)BIG HEARTS
20 Shape, the head of which gives a hint of it (4)
24 Despatch immediately. Poles are lost. Provide funds (5)ENDOW
25 Card player's confession sits uncomfortably with those who are not practical (9)
26 One in the pool working on DPhil (7)
27 Not all said top English drug is explosive material (7)
28 Owner changed name to attain fame (6) (RENOW*)(N)
29 Brief fervour over old woman in ladies' quarters (7)

Down
2 A quarter of the eye omits nothing of the worldly (7)
3 Assessment of NCO sailor? (6)
4 No dicta in Iran resulted in canonical enlistment (13)INCARDINATION
6 A chum's endless practice in an emirate (3,5)ABU DHABI
7 Ball's racing away, that's natural (7) (O)(RGANIC*)
8 Ran around in the German sewer (6)DARNER
9 Observed what the guard did (7)WATCHED
11 Drama by the way (6,7)STREET THEATRE
16 Dog — see and explain that twice (4,4)CHOW CHOW
17 Criticise big assessor (7)
19 Dyestuff gets our country's limited ruling (7) (INDI[-a])(CAN)
21 Design varies to include a Central leader's guts (7)
22 Do really move to hospital section (6)
23 Everyone about a Scotsman's limited speech disorder (6)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Star-shaped — a Star-Trek empath flanked by son and daughter (7)
5 Stormy ocean? A five hundred travelled by water (6) (CANOE*)(D)
10 Spartan case working on nervous complaint (7) ASCETIC
11 Small working boat, powerful hitter (7) (S)(LUGGER)
12 Sympathetic sort about to give credit to worker in textile industry (9)
13 Depend on door device (5)HINGE
14 Acquire vessel, say (4) EARN
15 Avoids saying what a dog might do when a stranger attacks it (5,4)BITES BACK
18 Large pips? People with these are of generous nature (3,6)BIG HEARTS
20 Shape, the head of which gives a hint of it (4)
24 Despatch immediately. Poles are lost. Provide funds (5)ENDOW
25 Card player's confession sits uncomfortably with those who are not practical (9) IDEALISTS
26 One in the pool working on DPhil (7) DOLPHIN
27 Not all said top English drug is explosive material (7)
28 Owner changed name to attain fame (6) (RENOW*)(N)
29 Brief fervour over old woman in ladies' quarters (7)

Down
2 A quarter of the eye omits nothing of the worldly (7)
3 Assessment of NCO sailor? (6) RATING
4 No dicta in Iran resulted in canonical enlistment (13)INCARDINATION
6 A chum's endless practice in an emirate (3,5)ABU DHABI
7 Ball's racing away, that's natural (7) (O)(RGANIC*)
8 Ran around in the German sewer (6)DARNER
9 Observed what the guard did (7)WATCHED
11 Drama by the way (6,7)STREET THEATRE
16 Dog — see and explain that twice (4,4)CHOW CHOW
17 Criticise big assessor (7)
19 Dyestuff gets our country's limited ruling (7) (INDI[-a])(CAN)
21 Design varies to include a Central leader's guts (7)
22 Do really move to hospital section (6)
23 Everyone about a Scotsman's limited speech disorder (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Star-shaped — a Star-Trek empath flanked by son and daughter (7)ASTROID
5 Stormy ocean? A five hundred travelled by water (6) (CANOE*)(D)
10 Spartan case working on nervous complaint (7) ASCETIC
11 Small working boat, powerful hitter (7) (S)(LUGGER)
12 Sympathetic sort about to give credit to worker in textile industry (9)CALENDRER
13 Depend on door device (5)HINGE
14 Acquire vessel, say (4) EARN
15 Avoids saying what a dog might do when a stranger attacks it (5,4)BITES BACK
18 Large pips? People with these are of generous nature (3,6)BIG HEARTS
20 Shape, the head of which gives a hint of it (4)OVAL
24 Despatch immediately. Poles are lost. Provide funds (5)ENDOW
25 Card player's confession sits uncomfortably with those who are not practical (9) IDEALISTS
26 One in the pool working on DPhil (7) DOLPHIN
27 Not all said top English drug is explosive material (7)TOLUENE
28 Owner changed name to attain fame (6) (RENOW*)(N)
29 Brief fervour over old woman in ladies' quarters (7)ZENANAS

Down
2 A quarter of the eye omits nothing of the worldly (7)SECULAR
3 Assessment of NCO sailor? (6) RATING
4 No dicta in Iran resulted in canonical enlistment (13)INCARDINATION
6 A chum's endless practice in an emirate (3,5)ABU DHABI
7 Ball's racing away, that's natural (7) (O)(RGANIC*)
8 Ran around in the German sewer (6)DARNER
9 Observed what the guard did (7)WATCHED
11 Drama by the way (6,7)STREET THEATRE
16 Dog — see and explain that twice (4,4)CHOW CHOW
17 Criticise big assessor (7)BLISTER
19 Dyestuff gets our country's limited ruling (7) (INDI[-a])(CAN)
21 Design varies to include a Central leader's guts (7)VISCERA
22 Do really move to hospital section (6)RENDER
23 Everyone about a Scotsman's limited speech disorder (6)ALALIA

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Authenticate watch (7)
5 Younger learner has title confused (6)
9 Come to terms with a sin, but not entirely (5)
10 Clan to run away at night (9)
11 Extremely hearty, rounded-up alien is transparent (7)
12 River of soil causes animal to retreat to every other mound in front (7)
13 Origins of announced courses (5)
14 Somehow parse note in international language (9)
16 A person with this keypad skill does not lack connection (9)
19 Pause in invitation to fellow trailing off repeatedly (5)
21 Never short of such unbelievable stories? (7)
23 Conclusion about central group having played more (7)
24 Undergoes? On the contrary, surmounts (9)
25 Income? On the contrary, expenditure (5)
26 Nation's beginning to decline, it's mentioned (6)
27 Society's fine journalist got fatter (7)

Down
1 If told, saint to go round where Meteorologists work (7,7)
2 Road not taken in windstorm (7)
3 You can’t see if these are closed (7)
4 Truly, it might be at the end of a letter (9)
5 See copper's man as stand-in (5)
6 Most of the subordinate boom from above (7)
7 Nil loan provided for manufacturing wool extract (7)
8 Vacillate, as winds may in different seasons (4,3,3,4)
15 Looks closely around essentially lesser noblewomen (9)
17 String falsehoods in Union Territory — most unattractive (7)
18 That's when one has some locks removed (7)
19 Bike around two sections of Ongole in tropical storm (7)
20 Wedded almost entirely to one in shop at front (7)
22 Chum identified as being partly clammy (5)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11594/article8072388.ece)

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Authenticate watch (7)WITNESS (DD)
5 Younger learner has title confused (6)L ITTLE*
9 Come to terms with a sin, but not entirely (5) A GREE(-d)
10 Clan to run away at night (9)NOCTURNAL*
11 Extremely hearty, rounded-up alien is transparent (7)h....Y ALINE*
12 River of soil causes animal to retreat to every other mound in front (7)
13 Origins of announced courses (5)
14 Somehow parse note in international language (9)
16 A person with this keypad skill does not lack connection (9)
19 Pause in invitation to fellow trailing off repeatedly (5)
21 Never short of such unbelievable stories? (7)
23 Conclusion about central group having played more (7)
24 Undergoes? On the contrary, surmounts (9)
25 Income? On the contrary, expenditure (5)
26 Nation's beginning to decline, it's mentioned (6)
27 Society's fine journalist got fatter (7)

Down
1 If told, saint to go round where Meteorologists work (7,7)
2 Road not taken in windstorm (7)
3 You can’t see if these are closed (7)
4 Truly, it might be at the end of a letter (9)
5 See copper's man as stand-in (5)
6 Most of the subordinate boom from above (7)
7 Nil loan provided for manufacturing wool extract (7)
8 Vacillate, as winds may in different seasons (4,3,3,4)
15 Looks closely around essentially lesser noblewomen (9)
17 String falsehoods in Union Territory — most unattractive (7)
18 That's when one has some locks removed (7)
19 Bike around two sections of Ongole in tropical storm (7)
20 Wedded almost entirely to one in shop at front (7)
22 Chum identified as being partly clammy (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Authenticate watch (7)WITNESS (DD)
5 Younger learner has title confused (6)L ITTLE*
9 Come to terms with a sin, but not entirely (5) A GREE(-d)
10 Clan to run away at night (9)NOCTURNAL*
11 Extremely hearty, rounded-up alien is transparent (7)h....Y ALINE*
12 River of soil causes animal to retreat to every other mound in front (7) (M.U.D.)(FLOW<=)
13 Origins of announced courses (5)
14 Somehow parse note in international language (9)
16 A person with this keypad skill does not lack connection (9)
19 Pause in invitation to fellow trailing off repeatedly (5)
21 Never short of such unbelievable stories? (7)
23 Conclusion about central group having played more (7)
24 Undergoes? On the contrary, surmounts (9) OVERCOMES (c&dd)
25 Income? On the contrary, expenditure (5)
26 Nation's beginning to decline, it's mentioned (6)
27 Society's fine journalist got fatter (7)

Down
1 If told, saint to go round where Meteorologists work (7,7) ~whether (WEATHER) (STATION*)
2 Road not taken in windstorm (7)
3 You can’t see if these are closed (7)
4 Truly, it might be at the end of a letter (9)
5 See copper's man as stand-in (5)
6 Most of the subordinate boom from above (7)
7 Nil loan provided for manufacturing wool extract (7)
8 Vacillate, as winds may in different seasons (4,3,3,4) BLOW HOT AND COLD (CD)
15 Looks closely around essentially lesser noblewomen (9) PEER(ESSE)S
17 String falsehoods in Union Territory — most unattractive (7)
18 That's when one has some locks removed (7)
19 Bike around two sections of Ongole in tropical storm (7)
20 Wedded almost entirely to one in shop at front (7)
22 Chum identified as being partly clammy (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Authenticate watch (7)WITNESS (DD)
5 Younger learner has title confused (6)L ITTLE*
9 Come to terms with a sin, but not entirely (5) A GREE(-d)
10 Clan to run away at night (9)NOCTURNAL*
11 Extremely hearty, rounded-up alien is transparent (7)h....Y ALINE*
12 River of soil causes animal to retreat to every other mound in front (7) (M.U.D.)(FLOW<=)
13 Origins of announced courses (5) ROOTS
14 Somehow parse note in international language (9) ESPERANTO
16 A person with this keypad skill does not lack connection (9) TOUCHTYPE
19 Pause in invitation to fellow trailing off repeatedly (5) COMMA
21 Never short of such unbelievable stories? (7) TALLISH
23 Conclusion about central group having played more (7)
24 Undergoes? On the contrary, surmounts (9) OVERCOMES (c&dd)
25 Income? On the contrary, expenditure (5)
26 Nation's beginning to decline, it's mentioned (6)
27 Society's fine journalist got fatter (7)

Down
1 If told, saint to go round where Meteorologists work (7,7) ~whether (WEATHER) (STATION*)
2 Road not taken in windstorm (7)
3 You can’t see if these are closed (7)
4 Truly, it might be at the end of a letter (9)
5 See copper's man as stand-in (5)
6 Most of the subordinate boom from above (7)
7 Nil loan provided for manufacturing wool extract (7)
8 Vacillate, as winds may in different seasons (4,3,3,4) BLOW HOT AND COLD (CD)
15 Looks closely around essentially lesser noblewomen (9) PEER(ESSE)S
17 String falsehoods in Union Territory — most unattractive (7)
18 That's when one has some locks removed (7)
19 Bike around two sections of Ongole in tropical storm (7)
20 Wedded almost entirely to one in shop at front (7)
22 Chum identified as being partly clammy (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Authenticate watch (7)WITNESS (DD)
5 Younger learner has title confused (6)L ITTLE*
9 Come to terms with a sin, but not entirely (5) A GREE(-d)
10 Clan to run away at night (9)NOCTURNAL*
11 Extremely hearty, rounded-up alien is transparent (7)h....Y ALINE*
12 River of soil causes animal to retreat to every other mound in front (7) (M.U.D.)(FLOW<=)
13 Origins of announced courses (5) ROOTS
14 Somehow parse note in international language (9) ESPERANTO
16 A person with this keypad skill does not lack connection (9) TOUCHTYPE
19 Pause in invitation to fellow trailing off repeatedly (5) COMMA
21 Never short of such unbelievable stories? (7) TALLISH
23 Conclusion about central group having played more (7)
24 Undergoes? On the contrary, surmounts (9) OVERCOMES (c&dd)
25 Income? On the contrary, expenditure (5)
26 Nation's beginning to decline, it's mentioned (6)
27 Society's fine journalist got fatter (7)

Down
1 If told, saint to go round where Meteorologists work (7,7) ~whether (WEATHER) (STATION*)
2 Road not taken in windstorm (7)
3 You can’t see if these are closed (7)
4 Truly, it might be at the end of a letter (9)
5 See copper's man as stand-in (5)
6 Most of the subordinate boom from above (7)THUNDER
7 Nil loan provided for manufacturing wool extract (7)
8 Vacillate, as winds may in different seasons (4,3,3,4) BLOW HOT AND COLD (CD)
15 Looks closely around essentially lesser noblewomen (9) PEER(ESSE)S
17 String falsehoods in Union Territory — most unattractive (7)UGLIEST
18 That's when one has some locks removed (7)HAIRCUT
19 Bike around two sections of Ongole in tropical storm (7)
20 Wedded almost entirely to one in shop at front (7)MARITAL
22 Chum identified as being partly clammy (5)HUMID

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Authenticate watch (7)WITNESS (DD)
5 Younger learner has title confused (6)L ITTLE*
9 Come to terms with a sin, but not entirely (5) A GREE(-d)
10 Clan to run away at night (9)NOCTURNAL*
11 Extremely hearty, rounded-up alien is transparent (7)h....Y ALINE*
12 River of soil causes animal to retreat to every other mound in front (7) (M.U.D.)(FLOW<=)
13 Origins of announced courses (5) ROOTS
14 Somehow parse note in international language (9) ESPERANTO
16 A person with this keypad skill does not lack connection (9) TOUCHTYPE
19 Pause in invitation to fellow trailing off repeatedly (5) COMMA
21 Never short of such unbelievable stories? (7) TALLISH
23 Conclusion about central group having played more (7)
24 Undergoes? On the contrary, surmounts (9) OVERCOMES (c&dd)
25 Income? On the contrary, expenditure (5) OUTGO
26 Nation's beginning to decline, it's mentioned (6)STATED
27 Society's fine journalist got fatter (7)

Down
1 If told, saint to go round where Meteorologists work (7,7) ~whether (WEATHER) (STATION*)
2 Road not taken in windstorm (7)TORNADO
3 You can’t see if these are closed (7)EYELIDS
4 Truly, it might be at the end of a letter (9)SINCERELY
5 See copper's man as stand-in (5)
6 Most of the subordinate boom from above (7)THUNDER
7 Nil loan provided for manufacturing wool extract (7)
8 Vacillate, as winds may in different seasons (4,3,3,4) BLOW HOT AND COLD (CD)
15 Looks closely around essentially lesser noblewomen (9) PEER(ESSE)S
17 String falsehoods in Union Territory — most unattractive (7)UGLIEST
18 That's when one has some locks removed (7)HAIRCUT
19 Bike around two sections of Ongole in tropical storm (7)
20 Wedded almost entirely to one in shop at front (7)MARITAL
22 Chum identified as being partly clammy (5)HUMID

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Authenticate watch (7)WITNESS (DD)
5 Younger learner has title confused (6)L ITTLE*
9 Come to terms with a sin, but not entirely (5) A GREE(-d)
10 Clan to run away at night (9)NOCTURNAL*
11 Extremely hearty, rounded-up alien is transparent (7)h....Y ALINE*
12 River of soil causes animal to retreat to every other mound in front (7) (M.U.D.)(FLOW<=)
13 Origins of announced courses (5) ROOTS
14 Somehow parse note in international language (9) ESPERANTO
16 A person with this keypad skill does not lack connection (9) TOUCHTYPE
19 Pause in invitation to fellow trailing off repeatedly (5) COMMA
21 Never short of such unbelievable stories? (7) TALLISH
23 Conclusion about central group having played more (7)ENCORED
24 Undergoes? On the contrary, surmounts (9) OVERCOMES (c&dd)
25 Income? On the contrary, expenditure (5) OUTGO
26 Nation's beginning to decline, it's mentioned (6)STATED
27 Society's fine journalist got fatter (7)SWELLED

Down
1 If told, saint to go round where Meteorologists work (7,7) ~whether (WEATHER) (STATION*)
2 Road not taken in windstorm (7)TORNADO
3 You can’t see if these are closed (7)EYELIDS
4 Truly, it might be at the end of a letter (9)SINCERELY
5 See copper's man as stand-in (5)LOCUM
6 Most of the subordinate boom from above (7)THUNDER
7 Nil loan provided for manufacturing wool extract (7)LANOLIN
8 Vacillate, as winds may in different seasons (4,3,3,4) BLOW HOT AND COLD (CD)
15 Looks closely around essentially lesser noblewomen (9) PEER(ESSE)S
17 String falsehoods in Union Territory — most unattractive (7)UGLIEST
18 That's when one has some locks removed (7)HAIRCUT
19 Bike around two sections of Ongole in tropical storm (7)CYCLONE
20 Wedded almost entirely to one in shop at front (7)MARITAL
22 Chum identified as being partly clammy (5)HUMID

:clap::clap::clap: Happy to have weathered it!!!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Dry artist in Scottish town making joke (9)
6 Catch in revolutionary role (4)
10 Enduring hesitation, entering volcano attached to line (7)
11 Kitchen appliance that’s new at store (7)
12 Explosive liquid’s origin recently worked out (14)
14 Look good in charge, showing sense (5)
15 Development of main adult state (5,4)
17 Wasn’t vigilant saint initially tempted to accept honour? (9)
19 Group of eight hundred linked to fringes of tribe in part of Bible (5)
21 Abandoned Hellenic truth, foolishly embracing force (4,2,3,5)
24 Echo in endless ravine, one opening in awesome country (7)
25 Some against allocation set up (7)
26 Note about love beginning for teddy bear (4)
27 Near me, rat managed to create horrific experience (9)


Down
1 Bird in corner waking up (4) WREN
2 Apparent view on dynasty (7) SEEMING
3 Catch cross in game (8,6) CONTRACT BRIDGE
4 Reptile’s run under a log, tail twisting (9) ALLIGATOR
5 Fund of money provided for cat (5) KITTY
7 Wine container, not cold, overturned (7)
8 Maintain exercises over time, cutting a tree up roughly (10)
9 Star going into battle with ready song (8,6)
13 Torch in escape broken by attack (10)
16 Poor nag minded being vexatious (9)
18 Candid leader of union almost immediately securing following (7)
20 Act badly in opera, lacking heart for musical work (7)
22 Prepare retinue (5)
23 Signal containing large hint (4)


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[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Dry artist in Scottish town making joke (9)WISECRACK
6 Catch in revolutionary role (4)
10 Enduring hesitation, entering volcano attached to line (7)ETERNAL
11 Kitchen appliance that’s new at store (7)
12 Explosive liquid’s origin recently worked out (14)NITROGLYCERINE
14 Look good in charge, showing sense (5)LOGIC
15 Development of main adult state (5,4)
17 Wasn’t vigilant saint initially tempted to accept honour? (9)
19 Group of eight hundred linked to fringes of tribe in part of Bible (5)
21 Abandoned Hellenic truth, foolishly embracing force (4,2,3,5)
24 Echo in endless ravine, one opening in awesome country (7)
25 Some against allocation set up (7)
26 Note about love beginning for teddy bear (4)
27 Near me, rat managed to create horrific experience (9)NIGHTMARE


Down
1 Bird in corner waking up (4) WREN
2 Apparent view on dynasty (7) SEEMING
3 Catch cross in game (8,6) CONTRACT BRIDGE
4 Reptile’s run under a log, tail twisting (9) ALLIGATOR
5 Fund of money provided for cat (5) KITTY
7 Wine container, not cold, overturned (7)
8 Maintain exercises over time, cutting a tree up roughly (10)
9 Star going into battle with ready song (8,6)
13 Torch in escape broken by attack (10)
16 Poor nag minded being vexatious (9)
18 Candid leader of union almost immediately securing following (7)
20 Act badly in opera, lacking heart for musical work (7)
22 Prepare retinue (5)
23 Signal containing large hint (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Dry artist in Scottish town making joke (9)WISECRACK
6 Catch in revolutionary role (4)
10 Enduring hesitation, entering volcano attached to line (7)ETERNAL
11 Kitchen appliance that’s new at store (7)
12 Explosive liquid’s origin recently worked out (14)NITROGLYCERINE
14 Look good in charge, showing sense (5)LOGIC
15 Development of main adult state (5,4)
17 Wasn’t vigilant saint initially tempted to accept honour? (9)
19 Group of eight hundred linked to fringes of tribe in part of Bible (5)
21 Abandoned Hellenic truth, foolishly embracing force (4,2,3,5)
24 Echo in endless ravine, one opening in awesome country (7)
25 Some against allocation set up (7)INSTALL
26 Note about love beginning for teddy bear (4)
27 Near me, rat managed to create horrific experience (9)NIGHTMARE


Down
1 Bird in corner waking up (4) WREN
2 Apparent view on dynasty (7) SEEMING
3 Catch cross in game (8,6) CONTRACT BRIDGE
4 Reptile’s run under a log, tail twisting (9) ALLIGATOR
5 Fund of money provided for cat (5) KITTY
7 Wine container, not cold, overturned (7)
8 Maintain exercises over time, cutting a tree up roughly (10)
9 Star going into battle with ready song (8,6)
13 Torch in escape broken by attack (10)
16 Poor nag minded being vexatious (9)MADDENING
18 Candid leader of union almost immediately securing following (7)UPFRONT
20 Act badly in opera, lacking heart for musical work (7)
22 Prepare retinue (5)TRAIN
23 Signal containing large hint (4) CLUE

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Uh oh — bout turns into chaos (8)
5 Exit, say, on ship (6)
10 Signal in heroic tale about regular suer (7)
11 One-time payment by high class politician in Lok Sabha to Guam, regularly (7)
12 Jerk's jeer at church (6)
13 Queen's vehicle (8)
15 Old writer is frank (4)
16 When it's the end of night (5,2,3)
18 Cheer up, greeting cricketer with tea in the river (10)
20 Sweet, top-class teacher (4)
23 Military branch to express power (3,5)
24 Where a serviceman packs his troubles? (6)
26 He disparages a big shot (7)
27 Save student kidnapped by brute (7)
28 Mind on varied nets (6)
29 Regular incline of scholar that is no trump (8)

Down
1 Well-balanced individual in the street show (9,6)
2 Very many on French island are antagonistic (7)
3 Throw out second-rate measure (6)
4 Chase scoundrel (4)
6 Fortitude of good referee, not one to quaver (8)
7 Made certain end user's fulfilling experience (7)
8 Danger mummy just unravelled in court verdict (7,8)
9 Secretive person about Indian workers being those making demands (9)
14 Rep and corder together rush to tape in advance (9)
17 Language almost completely good and working with family (8)
19 Endlessly fool around with officer in luxury car — how awful! (7)
21 One takes it in offence (7)
22 French girl and daughter have had enough food to eat (6)
25 Russian despot's star turn (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11542/article7837090.ece)

[Russellfhc]

1 Uh oh — bout turns into chaos (8)
5 Exit, say, on ship (6)
10 Signal in heroic tale about regular suer (7)GEST(UR)E
11 One-time payment by high class politician in Lok Sabha to Guam, regularly (7)
12 Jerk's jeer at church (6)
13 Queen's vehicle (8)
15 Old writer is frank (4)O PEN
16 When it's the end of night (5,2,3)BREAK OF DAY (e)
18 Cheer up, greeting cricketer with tea in the river (10)
20 Sweet, top-class teacher (4)
23 Military branch to express power (3,5)
24 Where a serviceman packs his troubles? (6)
26 He disparages a big shot (7)
27 Save student kidnapped by brute (7)
28 Mind on varied nets (6)
29 Regular incline of scholar that is no trump (8)

Down
1 Well-balanced individual in the street show (9,6)TIGHTROPE WALKER
2 Very many on French island are antagonistic (7)
3 Throw out second-rate measure (6)
4 Chase scoundrel (4)
6 Fortitude of good referee, not one to quaver (8)
7 Made certain end user's fulfilling experience (7)
8 Danger mummy just unravelled in court verdict (7,8)
9 Secretive person about Indian workers being those making demands (9)
14 Rep and corder together rush to tape in advance (9)PRERECORD*
17 Language almost completely good and working with family (8)
19 Endlessly fool around with officer in luxury car — how awful! (7)
21 One takes it in offence (7)
22 French girl and daughter have had enough food to eat (6)
25 Russian despot's star turn (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11542/article7837090.ece)[/QUOTE]

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Uh oh — bout turns into chaos (8) TOHUBOHU
5 Exit, say, on ship (6)
10 Signal in heroic tale about regular suer (7)GEST(UR)E
11 One-time payment by high class politician in Lok Sabha to Guam, regularly (7)
12 Jerk's jeer at church (6)
13 Queen's vehicle (8) VICTORIA
15 Old writer is frank (4)O PEN
16 When it's the end of night (5,2,3)BREAK OF DAY (e)
18 Cheer up, greeting cricketer with tea in the river (10) EXHILARATE
20 Sweet, top-class teacher (4)
23 Military branch to express power (3,5)
24 Where a serviceman packs his troubles? (6)
26 He disparages a big shot (7)
27 Save student kidnapped by brute (7)
28 Mind on varied nets (6)
29 Regular incline of scholar that is no trump (8)

Down
1 Well-balanced individual in the street show (9,6)TIGHTROPE WALKER
2 Very many on French island are antagonistic (7)
3 Throw out second-rate measure (6)
4 Chase scoundrel (4)
6 Fortitude of good referee, not one to quaver (8)
7 Made certain end user's fulfilling experience (7)
8 Danger mummy just unravelled in court verdict (7,8) SUMMARY JUDGMENT
9 Secretive person about Indian workers being those making demands (9)
14 Rep and corder together rush to tape in advance (9)PRERECORD*
17 Language almost completely good and working with family (8) ALGONKIN
19 Endlessly fool around with officer in luxury car — how awful! (7)
21 One takes it in offence (7)
22 French girl and daughter have had enough food to eat (6)
25 Russian despot's star turn (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Uh oh — bout turns into chaos (8) TOHUBOHU
5 Exit, say, on ship (6)
10 Signal in heroic tale about regular suer (7)GEST(UR)E
11 One-time payment by high class politician in Lok Sabha to Guam, regularly (7) {L(U/MP)S}{.U.M}
12 Jerk's jeer at church (6)
13 Queen's vehicle (8) VICTORIA
15 Old writer is frank (4)O PEN
16 When it's the end of night (5,2,3)BREAK OF DAY (e)
18 Cheer up, greeting cricketer with tea in the river (10) EXHILARATE
20 Sweet, top-class teacher (4)
23 Military branch to express power (3,5) (AIR) (FORCE)
24 Where a serviceman packs his troubles? (6)
26 He disparages a big shot (7)
27 Save student kidnapped by brute (7) SA(L)VAGE
28 Mind on varied nets (6)
29 Regular incline of scholar that is no trump (8) (GRAD)(IE)(NT)

Down
1 Well-balanced individual in the street show (9,6)TIGHTROPE WALKER
2 Very many on French island are antagonistic (7)
3 Throw out second-rate measure (6)
4 Chase scoundrel (4)
6 Fortitude of good referee, not one to quaver (8) (G)(UMP)(TION*)
7 Made certain end user's fulfilling experience (7)
8 Danger mummy just unravelled in court verdict (7,8) SUMMARY JUDGMENT
9 Secretive person about Indian workers being those making demands (9)
14 Rep and corder together rush to tape in advance (9)PRERECORD*
17 Language almost completely good and working with family (8) ALGONKIN
19 Endlessly fool around with officer in luxury car — how awful! (7)
21 One takes it in offence (7)
22 French girl and daughter have had enough food to eat (6)
25 Russian despot's star turn (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Uh oh — bout turns into chaos (8) TOHUBOHU
5 Exit, say, on ship (6)EGRESS
10 Signal in heroic tale about regular suer (7)GEST(UR)E
11 One-time payment by high class politician in Lok Sabha to Guam, regularly (7) {L(U/MP)S}{.U.M}
12 Jerk's jeer at church (6)
13 Queen's vehicle (8) VICTORIA
15 Old writer is frank (4)O PEN
16 When it's the end of night (5,2,3)BREAK OF DAY (e)
18 Cheer up, greeting cricketer with tea in the river (10) EXHILARATE
20 Sweet, top-class teacher (4)
23 Military branch to express power (3,5) (AIR) (FORCE)
24 Where a serviceman packs his troubles? (6)
26 He disparages a big shot (7)
27 Save student kidnapped by brute (7) SA(L)VAGE
28 Mind on varied nets (6)
29 Regular incline of scholar that is no trump (8) (GRAD)(IE)(NT)

Down
1 Well-balanced individual in the street show (9,6)TIGHTROPE WALKER
2 Very many on French island are antagonistic (7)HOSTILE
3 Throw out second-rate measure (6)
4 Chase scoundrel (4)
6 Fortitude of good referee, not one to quaver (8) (G)(UMP)(TION*)
7 Made certain end user's fulfilling experience (7)ENSURED
8 Danger mummy just unravelled in court verdict (7,8) SUMMARY JUDGMENT
9 Secretive person about Indian workers being those making demands (9)
14 Rep and corder together rush to tape in advance (9)PRERECORD*
17 Language almost completely good and working with family (8) ALGONKIN
19 Endlessly fool around with officer in luxury car — how awful! (7)
21 One takes it in offence (7)UMBRAGE
22 French girl and daughter have had enough food to eat (6)FILLED
25 Russian despot's star turn (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Uh oh — bout turns into chaos (8) TOHUBOHU
5 Exit, say, on ship (6)EGRESS
10 Signal in heroic tale about regular suer (7)GEST(UR)E
11 One-time payment by high class politician in Lok Sabha to Guam, regularly (7) {L(U/MP)S}{.U.M}
12 Jerk's jeer at church (6)
13 Queen's vehicle (8) VICTORIA
15 Old writer is frank (4)O PEN
16 When it's the end of night (5,2,3)BREAK OF DAY (e)
18 Cheer up, greeting cricketer with tea in the river (10) EXHILARATE
20 Sweet, top-class teacher (4) GURU
23 Military branch to express power (3,5) (AIR) (FORCE)
24 Where a serviceman packs his troubles? (6)
26 He disparages a big shot (7)
27 Save student kidnapped by brute (7) SA(L)VAGE
28 Mind on varied nets (6)
29 Regular incline of scholar that is no trump (8) (GRAD)(IE)(NT)

Down
1 Well-balanced individual in the street show (9,6)TIGHTROPE WALKER
2 Very many on French island are antagonistic (7)HOSTILE
3 Throw out second-rate measure (6) BOUNCE
4 Chase scoundrel (4)
6 Fortitude of good referee, not one to quaver (8) (G)(UMP)(TION*)
7 Made certain end user's fulfilling experience (7)ENSURED
8 Danger mummy just unravelled in court verdict (7,8) SUMMARY JUDGMENT
9 Secretive person about Indian workers being those making demands (9) CLAIMANTS
14 Rep and corder together rush to tape in advance (9)PRERECORD*
17 Language almost completely good and working with family (8) ALGONKIN
19 Endlessly fool around with officer in luxury car — how awful! (7) HORRORS
21 One takes it in offence (7)UMBRAGE
22 French girl and daughter have had enough food to eat (6)FILLED
25 Russian despot's star turn (4) TSAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Uh oh — bout turns into chaos (8) TOHUBOHU
5 Exit, say, on ship (6)EGRESS
10 Signal in heroic tale about regular suer (7)GEST(UR)E
11 One-time payment by high class politician in Lok Sabha to Guam, regularly (7) {L(U/MP)S}{.U.M}
12 Jerk's jeer at church (6)TWITCH
13 Queen's vehicle (8) VICTORIA
15 Old writer is frank (4)O PEN
16 When it's the end of night (5,2,3)BREAK OF DAY (e)
18 Cheer up, greeting cricketer with tea in the river (10) EXHILARATE
20 Sweet, top-class teacher (4) GURU
23 Military branch to express power (3,5) (AIR) (FORCE)
24 Where a serviceman packs his troubles? (6)KITBAG
26 He disparages a big shot (7)KNOCKER
27 Save student kidnapped by brute (7) SA(L)VAGE
28 Mind on varied nets (6)RESENT
29 Regular incline of scholar that is no trump (8) (GRAD)(IE)(NT)

Down
1 Well-balanced individual in the street show (9,6)TIGHTROPE WALKER
2 Very many on French island are antagonistic (7)HOSTILE
3 Throw out second-rate measure (6) BOUNCE
4 Chase scoundrel (4)HEEL
6 Fortitude of good referee, not one to quaver (8) (G)(UMP)(TION*)
7 Made certain end user's fulfilling experience (7)ENSURED
8 Danger mummy just unravelled in court verdict (7,8) SUMMARY JUDGMENT
9 Secretive person about Indian workers being those making demands (9) CLAIMANTS
14 Rep and corder together rush to tape in advance (9)PRERECORD*
17 Language almost completely good and working with family (8) ALGONKIN
19 Endlessly fool around with officer in luxury car — how awful! (7) HORRORS
21 One takes it in offence (7)UMBRAGE
22 French girl and daughter have had enough food to eat (6)FILLED
25 Russian despot's star turn (4) TSAR

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

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
7 Article confiscated by shipper at sea with a gemstone (8)
9 Canopy that's not initially gaping (6)
10 Pleasant Greek character returns to collect an essay by the leaders of India and Vietnam (10)
11 Tim ignored the best gemstone (4)
12 Nomadic Ethiopian participating in safaris (4)
13 Awfully steamy surroundings for thorium in the gemstone (8)
16 Saw located for the auditor (7)
18 Letting out for varnishing as the apprentice and the son trade places (7)
20 Ordinary words about the edge of a flower (8)
21 Shoot to understand (4)
23 Penny overwhelmed by mass support for the British concert (4)
24 Bumbling grandson embraces father coming back with a flower (10)
25 Gemstone found in a round floorcloth by 10 in retreat (6)
26 Doctor salvages the meadows in Spain to make a gambler's paradise (3,5)

Down
1 Taste of the ocean? (5)
2 Impetuous Homer put soft men in trouble (4-2-3-6)
3 Lace brought up around Long Island by Henry initially is in the shape of a coil (7)
4 Tire old horse to get a gemstone (4)
5 Crude tellurium protected by revamped custodianship (15)
6 Incidentally, the French disregarded the incorrectly interpreted pleasantness (2,7)
8 Risk to have a mongrel at home initially (5)
14 Chinese dog breed, needing no introduction, gets supplement (3)
15 Sign on top of the religious instruction article by a professional in charge of books (9)
17 Self-confidence of the bloke with love for golf (3)
19 Sound to hasten a blending process to some extent (7)
21 Future agenda? (2-3)
22 Last letter following a pot sent up with a gemstone (5)
24 Speaker's quote on the plot (4)

GRID (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11374/article7122095.ece)

[Russellrvw]

Across
7 Article confiscated by shipper at sea with a gemstone (8) S(A)PPHIRE*
9 Canopy that's not initially gaping (6)
10 Pleasant Greek character returns to collect an essay by the leaders of India and Vietnam (10) {AT(TRACT)(I/V)E<=}
11 Tim ignored the best gemstone (4)
12 Nomadic Ethiopian participating in safaris (4)
13 Awfully steamy surroundings for thorium in the gemstone (8) AME(TH)YST*
16 Saw located for the auditor (7)
18 Letting out for varnishing as the apprentice and the son trade places (7)
20 Ordinary words about the edge of a flower (8)
21 Shoot to understand (4)
23 Penny overwhelmed by mass support for the British concert (4)
24 Bumbling grandson embraces father coming back with a flower (10)
25 Gemstone found in a round floorcloth by 10 in retreat (6)
26 Doctor salvages the meadows in Spain to make a gambler's paradise (3,5)

Down
1 Taste of the ocean? (5)
2 Impetuous Homer put soft men in trouble (4-2-3-6) SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT*
3 Lace brought up around Long Island by Henry initially is in the shape of a coil (7) H{E(LI)CAL<=}
4 Tire old horse to get a gemstone (4)
5 Crude tellurium protected by revamped custodianship (15) UNSOPHISTICA(TE)D*
6 Incidentally, the French disregarded the incorrectly interpreted pleasantness (2,7)
8 Risk to have a mongrel at home initially (5)
14 Chinese dog breed, needing no introduction, gets supplement (3)
15 Sign on top of the religious instruction article by a professional in charge of books (9)
17 Self-confidence of the bloke with love for golf (3)
19 Sound to hasten a blending process to some extent (7)
21 Future agenda? (2-3)
22 Last letter following a pot sent up with a gemstone (5)
24 Speaker's quote on the plot (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Article confiscated by shipper at sea with a gemstone (8) S(A)PPHIRE*
9 Canopy that's not initially gaping (6)
10 Pleasant Greek character returns to collect an essay by the leaders of India and Vietnam (10) {AT(TRACT)(I/V)E<=}
11 Tim ignored the best gemstone (4)
12 Nomadic Ethiopian participating in safaris (4)
13 Awfully steamy surroundings for thorium in the gemstone (8) AME(TH)YST*
16 Saw located for the auditor (7)
18 Letting out for varnishing as the apprentice and the son trade places (7) LEASING
20 Ordinary words about the edge of a flower (8) PRIMROSE
21 Shoot to understand (4)
23 Penny overwhelmed by mass support for the British concert (4)
24 Bumbling grandson embraces father coming back with a flower (10) SNAPDRAGON
25 Gemstone found in a round floorcloth by 10 in retreat (6)
26 Doctor salvages the meadows in Spain to make a gambler's paradise (3,5)

Down
1 Taste of the ocean? (5)
2 Impetuous Homer put soft men in trouble (4-2-3-6) SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT*
3 Lace brought up around Long Island by Henry initially is in the shape of a coil (7) H{E(LI)CAL<=}
4 Tire old horse to get a gemstone (4)
5 Crude tellurium protected by revamped custodianship (15) UNSOPHISTICA(TE)D*
6 Incidentally, the French disregarded the incorrectly interpreted pleasantness (2,7) EN PASSANT
8 Risk to have a mongrel at home initially (5)
14 Chinese dog breed, needing no introduction, gets supplement (3)
15 Sign on top of the religious instruction article by a professional in charge of books (9)
17 Self-confidence of the bloke with love for golf (3)
19 Sound to hasten a blending process to some extent (7) TENABLE
21 Future agenda? (2-3)
22 Last letter following a pot sent up with a gemstone (5)
24 Speaker's quote on the plot (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Article confiscated by shipper at sea with a gemstone (8) S(A)PPHIRE*
9 Canopy that's not initially gaping (6)AWNING
10 Pleasant Greek character returns to collect an essay by the leaders of India and Vietnam (10) {AT(TRACT)(I/V)E<=}
11 Tim ignored the best gemstone (4)OPAL
12 Nomadic Ethiopian participating in safaris (4)
13 Awfully steamy surroundings for thorium in the gemstone (8) AME(TH)YST*
16 Saw located for the auditor (7)
18 Letting out for varnishing as the apprentice and the son trade places (7) LEASING
20 Ordinary words about the edge of a flower (8) PRIMROSE
21 Shoot to understand (4)
23 Penny overwhelmed by mass support for the British concert (4)
24 Bumbling grandson embraces father coming back with a flower (10) SNAPDRAGON
25 Gemstone found in a round floorcloth by 10 in retreat (6)GARNET
26 Doctor salvages the meadows in Spain to make a gambler's paradise (3,5)LAS VEGAS

Down
1 Taste of the ocean? (5)
2 Impetuous Homer put soft men in trouble (4-2-3-6) SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT*
3 Lace brought up around Long Island by Henry initially is in the shape of a coil (7) H{E(LI)CAL<=}
4 Tire old horse to get a gemstone (4)
5 Crude tellurium protected by revamped custodianship (15) UNSOPHISTICA(TE)D*
6 Incidentally, the French disregarded the incorrectly interpreted pleasantness (2,7) EN PASSANT
8 Risk to have a mongrel at home initially (5)INCUR
14 Chinese dog breed, needing no introduction, gets supplement (3)
15 Sign on top of the religious instruction article by a professional in charge of books (9)
17 Self-confidence of the bloke with love for golf (3)
19 Sound to hasten a blending process to some extent (7) TENABLE
21 Future agenda? (2-3)
22 Last letter following a pot sent up with a gemstone (5)
24 Speaker's quote on the plot (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Article confiscated by shipper at sea with a gemstone (8) S(A)PPHIRE*
9 Canopy that's not initially gaping (6)AWNING
10 Pleasant Greek character returns to collect an essay by the leaders of India and Vietnam (10) {AT(TRACT)(I/V)E<=}
11 Tim ignored the best gemstone (4)OPAL
12 Nomadic Ethiopian participating in safaris (4)AFAR
13 Awfully steamy surroundings for thorium in the gemstone (8) AME(TH)YST*
16 Saw located for the auditor (7)
18 Letting out for varnishing as the apprentice and the son trade places (7) LEASING
20 Ordinary words about the edge of a flower (8) PRIMROSE
21 Shoot to understand (4)
23 Penny overwhelmed by mass support for the British concert (4)
24 Bumbling grandson embraces father coming back with a flower (10) SNAPDRAGON
25 Gemstone found in a round floorcloth by 10 in retreat (6)GARNET
26 Doctor salvages the meadows in Spain to make a gambler's paradise (3,5)LAS VEGAS

Down
1 Taste of the ocean? (5)
2 Impetuous Homer put soft men in trouble (4-2-3-6) SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT*
3 Lace brought up around Long Island by Henry initially is in the shape of a coil (7) H{E(LI)CAL<=}
4 Tire old horse to get a gemstone (4)
5 Crude tellurium protected by revamped custodianship (15) UNSOPHISTICA(TE)D*
6 Incidentally, the French disregarded the incorrectly interpreted pleasantness (2,7) EN PASSANT
8 Risk to have a mongrel at home initially (5)INCUR
14 Chinese dog breed, needing no introduction, gets supplement (3)
15 Sign on top of the religious instruction article by a professional in charge of books (9)LIBRARIAN
17 Self-confidence of the bloke with love for golf (3)EGO
19 Sound to hasten a blending process to some extent (7) TENABLE
21 Future agenda? (2-3)
22 Last letter following a pot sent up with a gemstone (5)TOPAZ
24 Speaker's quote on the plot (4) SITE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Article confiscated by shipper at sea with a gemstone (8) S(A)PPHIRE*
9 Canopy that's not initially gaping (6)AWNING
10 Pleasant Greek character returns to collect an essay by the leaders of India and Vietnam (10) {AT(TRACT)(I/V)E<=}
11 Tim ignored the best gemstone (4)OPAL
12 Nomadic Ethiopian participating in safaris (4)AFAR
13 Awfully steamy surroundings for thorium in the gemstone (8) AME(TH)YST*
16 Saw located for the auditor (7)SIGHTED
18 Letting out for varnishing as the apprentice and the son trade places (7) LEASING
20 Ordinary words about the edge of a flower (8) PRIMROSE
21 Shoot to understand (4)TWIG
23 Penny overwhelmed by mass support for the British concert (4)PROM
24 Bumbling grandson embraces father coming back with a flower (10) SNAPDRAGON
25 Gemstone found in a round floorcloth by 10 in retreat (6)GARNET
26 Doctor salvages the meadows in Spain to make a gambler's paradise (3,5)LAS VEGAS

Down
1 Taste of the ocean? (5)SALTY
2 Impetuous Homer put soft men in trouble (4-2-3-6) SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT*
3 Lace brought up around Long Island by Henry initially is in the shape of a coil (7) H{E(LI)CAL<=}
4 Tire old horse to get a gemstone (4)JADE
5 Crude tellurium protected by revamped custodianship (15) UNSOPHISTICA(TE)D*
6 Incidentally, the French disregarded the incorrectly interpreted pleasantness (2,7) EN PASSANT
8 Risk to have a mongrel at home initially (5)INCUR
14 Chinese dog breed, needing no introduction, gets supplement (3)EKE
15 Sign on top of the religious instruction article by a professional in charge of books (9)LIBRARIAN
17 Self-confidence of the bloke with love for golf (3)EGO
19 Sound to hasten a blending process to some extent (7) TENABLE
21 Future agenda? (2-3)TO-DOS
22 Last letter following a pot sent up with a gemstone (5)TOPAZ
24 Speaker's quote on the plot (4) SITE

:clap::clap::clap: Gem of a puzzle!

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

Across
1 Inflammable element America discarded with the CRT coating material (8)
5 Joker's cry (6)
9 Dispensable conifer leaf on the steamship (8)
10 Attempt organiser made to shield the buyer (6)
11 Sensibly left mat factory in disguise (6-2-6)
14 It's valid tender only when filthy (5)
16 Saucer broken by upset cat getting in with some shelled arthropods (9)
17 Subscriber losing head in confusion becomes more stunted (9)
19 Listener's rush to get a twilled woollen fabric (5)
20 Genuine chip I sent up to get an alloy used in fine flatware (8,6)
23 Thin plate flipped by a beast (6)
24 Skin tumour makes graduate acquire confidence with sacred chant (8)
25 Number of the strong oriental pushing out the Frenchman (6)
26 Instigate knight attached to the European Union to wear a belt (6,2)

Down
1 Monarch quietly replaces the original keyboard for a network command (4)
2 Georgia follows Oscar and me to find the Greek character (5)
3 Caught a portable goods-moving platform with a part of a suit of armour (7)
4 Upset contributors getting rid of the king's embargo (11)
6 Firm agreement (7)
7 Spanish model at the competition climbing a station wagon (6,3)
8 Lively producer, one celebrating in a noisy party? (10)
12 Newspaper featuring enclosure designed for a lighting fixture (11)
13 Does this narrow escape leave one with nary a stubble? (5,5)
15 Tag Prince created for a rug (9)
18 American criminal involved in an explosion gets a current stabiliser (7)
19 Graduate turns up to participate in a silly dance with plans (7)
21 Standoffish after commencement to show one's feelings (5)
22 Squall amplified partly by an artificial light source (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Inflammable element America discarded with the CRT coating material (8)
5 Joker's cry (6)
9 Dispensable conifer leaf on the steamship (8)
10 Attempt organiser made to shield the buyer (6)
11 Sensibly left mat factory in disguise (6-2-6) MATTER-OF-FACTLY*
14 It's valid tender only when filthy (5)
16 Saucer broken by upset cat getting in with some shelled arthropods (9)
17 Subscriber losing head in confusion becomes more stunted (9)
19 Listener's rush to get a twilled woollen fabric (5)
20 Genuine chip I sent up to get an alloy used in fine flatware (8,6) {STERLING} {S(+I)L[-i]VER}
23 Thin plate flipped by a beast (6)
24 Skin tumour makes graduate acquire confidence with sacred chant (8) M(ELAN)(OM)A
25 Number of the strong oriental pushing out the Frenchman (6)
26 Instigate knight attached to the European Union to wear a belt (6,2)

Down
1 Monarch quietly replaces the original keyboard for a network command (4)
2 Georgia follows Oscar and me to find the Greek character (5)
3 Caught a portable goods-moving platform with a part of a suit of armour (7)
4 Upset contributors getting rid of the king's embargo (11)
6 Firm agreement (7)
7 Spanish model at the competition climbing a station wagon (6,3)
8 Lively producer, one celebrating in a noisy party? (10)
12 Newspaper featuring enclosure designed for a lighting fixture (11)
13 Does this narrow escape leave one with nary a stubble? (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE (CD)
15 Tag Prince created for a rug (9)
18 American criminal involved in an explosion gets a current stabiliser (7) B(AL)LAST
19 Graduate turns up to participate in a silly dance with plans (7)
21 Standoffish after commencement to show one's feelings (5)
22 Squall amplified partly by an artificial light source (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Inflammable element America discarded with the CRT coating material (8)
5 Joker's cry (6)
9 Dispensable conifer leaf on the steamship (8) NEEDLESS
10 Attempt organiser made to shield the buyer (6)
11 Sensibly left mat factory in disguise (6-2-6) MATTER-OF-FACTLY*
14 It's valid tender only when filthy (5)
16 Saucer broken by upset cat getting in with some shelled arthropods (9)
17 Subscriber losing head in confusion becomes more stunted (9)
19 Listener's rush to get a twilled woollen fabric (5)
20 Genuine chip I sent up to get an alloy used in fine flatware (8,6) {STERLING} {S(+I)L[-i]VER}
23 Thin plate flipped by a beast (6)
24 Skin tumour makes graduate acquire confidence with sacred chant (8) M(ELAN)(OM)A
25 Number of the strong oriental pushing out the Frenchman (6)
26 Instigate knight attached to the European Union to wear a belt (6,2)

Down
1 Monarch quietly replaces the original keyboard for a network command (4)
2 Georgia follows Oscar and me to find the Greek character (5)
3 Caught a portable goods-moving platform with a part of a suit of armour (7)
4 Upset contributors getting rid of the king's embargo (11) OBSTRUCTION
6 Firm agreement (7)
7 Spanish model at the competition climbing a station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR
8 Lively producer, one celebrating in a noisy party? (10) MERRYMAKER
12 Newspaper featuring enclosure designed for a lighting fixture (11) FLOURESCENT
13 Does this narrow escape leave one with nary a stubble? (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE (CD)
15 Tag Prince created for a rug (9)
18 American criminal involved in an explosion gets a current stabiliser (7) B(AL)LAST
19 Graduate turns up to participate in a silly dance with plans (7)
21 Standoffish after commencement to show one's feelings (5)
22 Squall amplified partly by an artificial light source (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Inflammable element America discarded with the CRT coating material (8)
5 Joker's cry (6)
9 Dispensable conifer leaf on the steamship (8) NEEDLESS
10 Attempt organiser made to shield the buyer (6)
11 Sensibly left mat factory in disguise (6-2-6) MATTER-OF-FACTLY*
14 It's valid tender only when filthy (5)
16 Saucer broken by upset cat getting in with some shelled arthropods (9)
17 Subscriber losing head in confusion becomes more stunted (9)
19 Listener's rush to get a twilled woollen fabric (5)
20 Genuine chip I sent up to get an alloy used in fine flatware (8,6) {STERLING} {S(+I)L[-i]VER}
23 Thin plate flipped by a beast (6)
24 Skin tumour makes graduate acquire confidence with sacred chant (8) M(ELAN)(OM)A
25 Number of the strong oriental pushing out the Frenchman (6)
26 Instigate knight attached to the European Union to wear a belt (6,2)

Down
1 Monarch quietly replaces the original keyboard for a network command (4)
2 Georgia follows Oscar and me to find the Greek character (5)
3 Caught a portable goods-moving platform with a part of a suit of armour (7)
4 Upset contributors getting rid of the king's embargo (11) OBSTRUCTION
6 Firm agreement (7)COMPACT
7 Spanish model at the competition climbing a station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR
8 Lively producer, one celebrating in a noisy party? (10) MERRYMAKER
12 Newspaper featuring enclosure designed for a lighting fixture (11) FLOURESCENT
13 Does this narrow escape leave one with nary a stubble? (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE (CD)
15 Tag Prince created for a rug (9)CARPETING
18 American criminal involved in an explosion gets a current stabiliser (7) B(AL)LAST
19 Graduate turns up to participate in a silly dance with plans (7)SYLLABI
21 Standoffish after commencement to show one's feelings (5)EMOTE
22 Squall amplified partly by an artificial light source (4)LAMP

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Inflammable element America discarded with the CRT coating material (8)
5 Joker's cry (6)
9 Dispensable conifer leaf on the steamship (8) NEEDLESS
10 Attempt organiser made to shield the buyer (6)
11 Sensibly left mat factory in disguise (6-2-6) MATTER-OF-FACTLY*
14 It's valid tender only when filthy (5)
16 Saucer broken by upset cat getting in with some shelled arthropods (9) CRUSTACEA
17 Subscriber losing head in confusion becomes more stunted (9) SCRUBBIER
19 Listener's rush to get a twilled woollen fabric (5)
20 Genuine chip I sent up to get an alloy used in fine flatware (8,6) {STERLING} {S(+I)L[-i]VER}
23 Thin plate flipped by a beast (6) ANIMAL
24 Skin tumour makes graduate acquire confidence with sacred chant (8) M(ELAN)(OM)A
25 Number of the strong oriental pushing out the Frenchman (6) EIGHTY
26 Instigate knight attached to the European Union to wear a belt (6,2)

Down
1 Monarch quietly replaces the original keyboard for a network command (4)
2 Georgia follows Oscar and me to find the Greek character (5) OMEGA
3 Caught a portable goods-moving platform with a part of a suit of armour (7)
4 Upset contributors getting rid of the king's embargo (11) OBSTRUCTION
6 Firm agreement (7)COMPACT
7 Spanish model at the competition climbing a station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR
8 Lively producer, one celebrating in a noisy party? (10) MERRYMAKER
12 Newspaper featuring enclosure designed for a lighting fixture (11) FLOURESCENT
13 Does this narrow escape leave one with nary a stubble? (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE (CD)
15 Tag Prince created for a rug (9)CARPETING
18 American criminal involved in an explosion gets a current stabiliser (7) B(AL)LAST
19 Graduate turns up to participate in a silly dance with plans (7)SYLLABI
21 Standoffish after commencement to show one's feelings (5)EMOTE
22 Squall amplified partly by an artificial light source (4)LAMP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Inflammable element America discarded with the CRT coating material (8)PHOSPHOR
5 Joker's cry (6)SCREAM
9 Dispensable conifer leaf on the steamship (8) NEEDLESS
10 Attempt organiser made to shield the buyer (6)EMPTOR
11 Sensibly left mat factory in disguise (6-2-6) MATTER-OF-FACTLY*
14 It's valid tender only when filthy (5)LUCRE
16 Saucer broken by upset cat getting in with some shelled arthropods (9) CRUSTACEA
17 Subscriber losing head in confusion becomes more stunted (9) SCRUBBIER
19 Listener's rush to get a twilled woollen fabric (5)SERGE
20 Genuine chip I sent up to get an alloy used in fine flatware (8,6) {STERLING} {S(+I)L[-i]VER}
23 Thin plate flipped by a beast (6) ANIMAL
24 Skin tumour makes graduate acquire confidence with sacred chant (8) M(ELAN)(OM)A
25 Number of the strong oriental pushing out the Frenchman (6) EIGHTY
26 Instigate knight attached to the European Union to wear a belt (6,2)STRIKE UP

Down
1 Monarch quietly replaces the original keyboard for a network command (4)PING
2 Georgia follows Oscar and me to find the Greek character (5) OMEGA
3 Caught a portable goods-moving platform with a part of a suit of armour (7)PALETTE
4 Upset contributors getting rid of the king's embargo (11) OBSTRUCTION
6 Firm agreement (7)COMPACT
7 Spanish model at the competition climbing a station wagon (6,3) ESTATE CAR
8 Lively producer, one celebrating in a noisy party? (10) MERRYMAKER
12 Newspaper featuring enclosure designed for a lighting fixture (11) FLOURESCENT
13 Does this narrow escape leave one with nary a stubble? (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE (CD)
15 Tag Prince created for a rug (9)CARPETING
18 American criminal involved in an explosion gets a current stabiliser (7) B(AL)LAST
19 Graduate turns up to participate in a silly dance with plans (7)SYLLABI
21 Standoffish after commencement to show one's feelings (5)EMOTE
22 Squall amplified partly by an artificial light source (4)LAMP

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

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
1 One gets into hot water for brewing a drink (3,3)
5 Another way of looking at second actor (2-4)
10 Stupidity of ill-treating caring one (9)
11 Feature of an audio tape having words spoken in an undertone? (5)
12 Lacking very instrument to remove frost (2-3)
13 Perhaps wild or raw hostilities (5,3,1)
14 Slender woman — sick, old and extremely weedy (7)
16 Dad taking risk swallowing special red pepper (7)
18 Most exciting and periodically cut-throat cricket match (7)
20 Lively music I'm any day content in backing (7)
21 Show irrational dislike towards refreshing pedicure around Japan (9)
23 Sign a voucher (5)
25 Act outright aloof (5)
26 Is column dug through hard soil? (9)
27 Public gym included pole dancing (6)
28 Utter a heartily lurid tirade (6)

Down
2 Drunken nuisance contributing to feeling of weariness (5)
3 Turning to run, get hold of a boat propeller (9)
4 Crowd move out of section in an aisle (7)
5 Resolve to improve (5,2)
6 S-solid fragment (5)
7 Mailman is on the run from beastly behaviour (9)
8 Operating system to skip having a browser (6-7)
9 Declaim recent changes to a hospital (7,6)
15 Low-cal feeds, man's mantra to be slim (9)
17 Point out best recipe for a red wine (5,4)
19 Time taken by Duckworth-Lewis going through extra tweak (7)
20 From the bottom up, rate each marine (4-3)
22 American and European Union power to deplete (3,2)
24 Kind of wine often seen as commonplace (5)

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 One gets into hot water for brewing a drink (3,3)
5 Another way of looking at second actor (2-4)
10 Stupidity of ill-treating caring one (9)IGNORANCE*
11 Feature of an audio tape having words spoken in an undertone? (5)
12 Lacking very instrument to remove frost (2-3)
13 Perhaps wild or raw hostilities (5,3,1)WORLD WAR I*
14 Slender woman — sick, old and extremely weedy (7)
16 Dad taking risk swallowing special red pepper (7)
18 Most exciting and periodically cut-throat cricket match (7)
20 Lively music I'm any day content in backing (7)
21 Show irrational dislike towards refreshing pedicure around Japan (9)PRE(J)UDICE*
23 Sign a voucher (5)
25 Act outright aloof (5)
26 Is column dug through hard soil? (9)
27 Public gym included pole dancing (6)
28 Utter a heartily lurid tirade (6)

Down
2 Drunken nuisance contributing to feeling of weariness (5)
3 Turning to run, get hold of a boat propeller (9)
4 Crowd move out of section in an aisle (7)
5 Resolve to improve (5,2)
6 S-solid fragment (5)
7 Mailman is on the run from beastly behaviour (9)
8 Operating system to skip having a browser (6-7)
9 Declaim recent changes to a hospital (7,6)
15 Low-cal feeds, man's mantra to be slim (9)
17 Point out best recipe for a red wine (5,4)PINOT* NOIR
19 Time taken by Duckworth-Lewis going through extra tweak (7)
20 From the bottom up, rate each marine (4-3)
22 American and European Union power to deplete (3,2)US E U P
24 Kind of wine often seen as commonplace (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 One gets into hot water for brewing a drink (3,3)
5 Another way of looking at second actor (2-4)
10 Stupidity of ill-treating caring one (9) IGNORANCE*
11 Feature of an audio tape having words spoken in an undertone? (5)
12 Lacking very instrument to remove frost (2-3)
13 Perhaps wild or raw hostilities (5,3,1)WORLD WAR I*
14 Slender woman — sick, old and extremely weedy (7) (W)(ILL)(O)(W..Y)
16 Dad taking risk swallowing special red pepper (7) PAP(RI[-s]K)A
18 Most exciting and periodically cut-throat cricket match (7)
20 Lively music I'm any day content in backing (7)
21 Show irrational dislike towards refreshing pedicure around Japan (9)PRE(J)UDICE*
23 Sign a voucher (5)
25 Act outright aloof (5)
26 Is column dug through hard soil? (9)
27 Public gym included pole dancing (6)
28 Utter a heartily lurid tirade (6)

Down
2 Drunken nuisance contributing to feeling of weariness (5) ENNUI (T)
3 Turning to run, get hold of a boat propeller (9)
4 Crowd move out of section in an aisle (7)
5 Resolve to improve (5,2)
6 S-solid fragment (5)
7 Mailman is on the run from beastly behaviour (9) ANIMALISM*
8 Operating system to skip having a browser (6-7)
9 Declaim recent changes to a hospital (7,6) MEDICAL CENTRE*
15 Low-cal feeds, man's mantra to be slim (9)
17 Point out best recipe for a red wine (5,4)PINOT* NOIR
19 Time taken by Duckworth-Lewis going through extra tweak (7)
20 From the bottom up, rate each marine (4-3)
22 American and European Union power to deplete (3,2)US E U P
24 Kind of wine often seen as commonplace (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 One gets into hot water for brewing a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
5 Another way of looking at second actor (2-4) CO-STAR
10 Stupidity of ill-treating caring one (9) IGNORANCE*
11 Feature of an audio tape having words spoken in an undertone? (5) ASIDE
12 Lacking very instrument to remove frost (2-3) DE-ICE
13 Perhaps wild or raw hostilities (5,3,1)WORLD WAR I*
14 Slender woman — sick, old and extremely weedy (7) (W)(ILL)(O)(W..Y)
16 Dad taking risk swallowing special red pepper (7) PAPRIKA
18 Most exciting and periodically cut-throat cricket match (7)
20 Lively music I'm any day content in backing (7)
21 Show irrational dislike towards refreshing pedicure around Japan (9)PRE(J)UDICE*
23 Sign a voucher (5)
25 Act outright aloof (5)
26 Is column dug through hard soil? (9)
27 Public gym included pole dancing (6)
28 Utter a heartily lurid tirade (6)

Down
2 Drunken nuisance contributing to feeling of weariness (5) ENNUI (T)
3 Turning to run, get hold of a boat propeller (9)
4 Crowd move out of section in an aisle (7)
5 Resolve to improve (5,2)
6 S-solid fragment (5)
7 Mailman is on the run from beastly behaviour (9) ANIMALISM*
8 Operating system to skip having a browser (6-7)
9 Declaim recent changes to a hospital (7,6) MEDICAL CENTRE*
15 Low-cal feeds, man's mantra to be slim (9)
17 Point out best recipe for a red wine (5,4)PINOT* NOIR
19 Time taken by Duckworth-Lewis going through extra tweak (7)
20 From the bottom up, rate each marine (4-3)
22 American and European Union power to deplete (3,2)US E U P
24 Kind of wine often seen as commonplace (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 One gets into hot water for brewing a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
5 Another way of looking at second actor (2-4) CO-STAR
10 Stupidity of ill-treating caring one (9) IGNORANCE*
11 Feature of an audio tape having words spoken in an undertone? (5) ASIDE
12 Lacking very instrument to remove frost (2-3) DE-ICE
13 Perhaps wild or raw hostilities (5,3,1)WORLD WAR I*
14 Slender woman — sick, old and extremely weedy (7) (W)(ILL)(O)(W..Y)
16 Dad taking risk swallowing special red pepper (7) PAPRIKA
18 Most exciting and periodically cut-throat cricket match (7) HOTTEST
20 Lively music I'm any day content in backing (7)DYNAMIC
21 Show irrational dislike towards refreshing pedicure around Japan (9)PRE(J)UDICE*
23 Sign a voucher (5)
25 Act outright aloof (5)
26 Is column dug through hard soil? (9)
27 Public gym included pole dancing (6)
28 Utter a heartily lurid tirade (6)

Down
2 Drunken nuisance contributing to feeling of weariness (5) ENNUI (T)
3 Turning to run, get hold of a boat propeller (9)BARGEPOLE
4 Crowd move out of section in an aisle (7) GANGWAY
5 Resolve to improve (5,2)
6 S-solid fragment (5)
7 Mailman is on the run from beastly behaviour (9) ANIMALISM*
8 Operating system to skip having a browser (6-7) WINDOW-SHOPPER
9 Declaim recent changes to a hospital (7,6) MEDICAL CENTRE*
15 Low-cal feeds, man's mantra to be slim (9)
17 Point out best recipe for a red wine (5,4)PINOT* NOIR
19 Time taken by Duckworth-Lewis going through extra tweak (7)
20 From the bottom up, rate each marine (4-3)
22 American and European Union power to deplete (3,2)US E U P
24 Kind of wine often seen as commonplace (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 One gets into hot water for brewing a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
5 Another way of looking at second actor (2-4) CO-STAR
10 Stupidity of ill-treating caring one (9) IGNORANCE*
11 Feature of an audio tape having words spoken in an undertone? (5) ASIDE
12 Lacking very instrument to remove frost (2-3) DE-ICE
13 Perhaps wild or raw hostilities (5,3,1)WORLD WAR I*
14 Slender woman — sick, old and extremely weedy (7) (W)(ILL)(O)(W..Y)
16 Dad taking risk swallowing special red pepper (7) PAPRIKA
18 Most exciting and periodically cut-throat cricket match (7) HOTTEST
20 Lively music I'm any day content in backing (7)DYNAMIC
21 Show irrational dislike towards refreshing pedicure around Japan (9)PRE(J)UDICE*
23 Sign a voucher (5)
25 Act outright aloof (5)
26 Is column dug through hard soil? (9)
27 Public gym included pole dancing (6)
28 Utter a heartily lurid tirade (6)

Down
2 Drunken nuisance contributing to feeling of weariness (5) ENNUI (T)
3 Turning to run, get hold of a boat propeller (9)BARGEPOLE
4 Crowd move out of section in an aisle (7) GANGWAY
5 Resolve to improve (5,2)CLEAR UP
6 S-solid fragment (5)
7 Mailman is on the run from beastly behaviour (9) ANIMALISM*
8 Operating system to skip having a browser (6-7) WINDOW-SHOPPER
9 Declaim recent changes to a hospital (7,6) MEDICAL CENTRE*
15 Low-cal feeds, man's mantra to be slim (9)LITHESOME
17 Point out best recipe for a red wine (5,4)PINOT* NOIR
19 Time taken by Duckworth-Lewis going through extra tweak (7)TWIDDLE
20 From the bottom up, rate each marine (4-3)DEEP-SEA
22 American and European Union power to deplete (3,2)US E U P
24 Kind of wine often seen as commonplace (5)KNOWN

[Russellbew]

Across
1 One gets into hot water for brewing a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
5 Another way of looking at second actor (2-4) CO-STAR
10 Stupidity of ill-treating caring one (9) IGNORANCE*
11 Feature of an audio tape having words spoken in an undertone? (5) ASIDE
12 Lacking very instrument to remove frost (2-3) DE-ICE
13 Perhaps wild or raw hostilities (5,3,1)WORLD WAR I*
14 Slender woman — sick, old and extremely weedy (7) (W)(ILL)(O)(W..Y)
16 Dad taking risk swallowing special red pepper (7) PAPRIKA
18 Most exciting and periodically cut-throat cricket match (7) HOTTEST
20 Lively music I'm any day content in backing (7)DYNAMIC
21 Show irrational dislike towards refreshing pedicure around Japan (9)PRE(J)UDICE*
23 Sign a voucher (5) TOKEN
25 Act outright aloof (5) EMOTE
26 Is column dug through hard soil? (9)
27 Public gym included pole dancing (6) PEOPLE
28 Utter a heartily lurid tirade (6) ARRANT

Down
2 Drunken nuisance contributing to feeling of weariness (5) ENNUI (T)
3 Turning to run, get hold of a boat propeller (9)BARGEPOLE
4 Crowd move out of section in an aisle (7) GANGWAY
5 Resolve to improve (5,2)CLEAR UP
6 S-solid fragment (5) SHARD
7 Mailman is on the run from beastly behaviour (9) ANIMALISM*
8 Operating system to skip having a browser (6-7) WINDOW-SHOPPER
9 Declaim recent changes to a hospital (7,6) MEDICAL CENTRE*
15 Low-cal feeds, man's mantra to be slim (9)LITHESOME
17 Point out best recipe for a red wine (5,4)PINOT* NOIR
19 Time taken by Duckworth-Lewis going through extra tweak (7)TWIDDLE
20 From the bottom up, rate each marine (4-3)DEEP-SEA
22 American and European Union power to deplete (3,2)US E U P

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 One gets into hot water for brewing a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
5 Another way of looking at second actor (2-4) CO-STAR
10 Stupidity of ill-treating caring one (9) IGNORANCE*
11 Feature of an audio tape having words spoken in an undertone? (5) ASIDE
12 Lacking very instrument to remove frost (2-3) DE-ICE
13 Perhaps wild or raw hostilities (5,3,1)WORLD WAR I*
14 Slender woman — sick, old and extremely weedy (7) (W)(ILL)(O)(W..Y)
16 Dad taking risk swallowing special red pepper (7) PAPRIKA
18 Most exciting and periodically cut-throat cricket match (7) HOTTEST
20 Lively music I'm any day content in backing (7)DYNAMIC
21 Show irrational dislike towards refreshing pedicure around Japan (9)PRE(J)UDICE*
23 Sign a voucher (5) TOKEN
25 Act outright aloof (5) EMOTE
26 Is column dug through hard soil? (9)DISCOLOUR
27 Public gym included pole dancing (6) PEOPLE
28 Utter a heartily lurid tirade (6) ARRANT

Down
2 Drunken nuisance contributing to feeling of weariness (5) ENNUI (T)
3 Turning to run, get hold of a boat propeller (9)BARGEPOLE
4 Crowd move out of section in an aisle (7) GANGWAY
5 Resolve to improve (5,2)CLEAR UP
6 S-solid fragment (5) SHARD
7 Mailman is on the run from beastly behaviour (9) ANIMALISM*
8 Operating system to skip having a browser (6-7) WINDOW-SHOPPER
9 Declaim recent changes to a hospital (7,6) MEDICAL CENTRE*
15 Low-cal feeds, man's mantra to be slim (9)LITHESOME
17 Point out best recipe for a red wine (5,4)PINOT* NOIR
19 Time taken by Duckworth-Lewis going through extra tweak (7)TWIDDLE
20 From the bottom up, rate each marine (4-3)DEEP-SEA
22 American and European Union power to deplete (3,2)US E U P

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

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
9 Didn't deny everyone ran up debts (7)
10 New product bar put out gets cheers (7)
11 Now and then do one's best for a start (5)
12 Irritability is true in all at sea (3,6)
13 Bit of foul oath, so mean and vile (9)
14 Talent for trickery (5)
15 Showing indifference a cat perhaps retreated lazily (7)
17 Seriously wild or feral (3,4)
19 Swallow going over river in flood (5)
20 Like a popular period drama (4,5)
22 Slyly manipulates, wanting me for an apostle (5,4)
24 Currently hip but certain to end in failure (2-3)
25 A piece of poetry in Old English guide (7)
26 Continue to receive support (7)

Down
1 Giant owl disturbed a sleeper (5-3)
2 Place like Morocco is bloody fluid (6)
3 Alert? No (8,2)
4 Avoids travelling by railway following announcement (8)
5 Football player to try a stretch (6)
6 A Farewell to Arms, tragic account primarily (2-2)
7 Cheap amulet is fake (8)
8 Broken a French record held by knight (6)
14 Nothing inside box's first drawer (10)
16 If backing, see behind ultimately (8)
17 Female unrestrained? That's perfect (8)
18 Tendency to suppress resistance for education (8)
19 One with absolute power is especially disrupting. (6)
20 Certain use a ledger has (6)
21 Sort of new music cover (6)
23 Time to remove man from cover-up job (4)

[Russellfhc]

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Buzzer

Across
9 Didn't deny everyone ran up debts (7)ALL OWED
10 New product bar put out gets cheers (7)
11 Now and then do one's best for a start (5)
12 Irritability is true in all at sea (3,6)ILL NATURE*
13 Bit of foul oath, so mean and vile (9)LOATHSOME (T)
14 Talent for trickery (5)
15 Showing indifference a cat perhaps retreated lazily (7)
17 Seriously wild or feral (3,4)
19 Swallow going over river in flood (5)
20 Like a popular period drama (4,5)
22 Slyly manipulates, wanting me for an apostle (5,4)
24 Currently hip but certain to end in failure (2-3)
25 A piece of poetry in Old English guide (7)
26 Continue to receive support (7)

Down
1 Giant owl disturbed a sleeper (5-3)
2 Place like Morocco is bloody fluid (6)
3 Alert? No (8,2)SWITCHED ON (RA)
4 Avoids travelling by railway following announcement (8)
5 Football player to try a stretch (6)
6 A Farewell to Arms, tragic account primarily (2-2)T A T A
7 Cheap amulet is fake (8)
8 Broken a French record held by knight (6)
14 Nothing inside box's first drawer (10)
16 If backing, see behind ultimately (8)
17 Female unrestrained? That's perfect (8)
18 Tendency to suppress resistance for education (8)
19 One with absolute power is especially disrupting. (6)
20 Certain use a ledger has (6)
21 Sort of new music cover (6)
23 Time to remove man from cover-up job (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
9 Didn't deny everyone ran up debts (7)ALL OWED
10 New product bar put out gets cheers (7) [-inn]OVATION
11 Now and then do one's best for a start (5)
12 Irritability is true in all at sea (3,6)ILL NATURE*
13 Bit of foul oath, so mean and vile (9)LOATHSOME (T)
14 Talent for trickery (5)
15 Showing indifference a cat perhaps retreated lazily (7)
17 Seriously wild or feral (3,4)
19 Swallow going over river in flood (5)
20 Like a popular period drama (4,5)
22 Slyly manipulates, wanting me for an apostle (5,4)
24 Currently hip but certain to end in failure (2-3)
25 A piece of poetry in Old English guide (7)
26 Continue to receive support (7)

Down
1 Giant owl disturbed a sleeper (5-3) WAGON-LIT*
2 Place like Morocco is bloody fluid (6) PL/AS/MA
3 Alert? No (8,2)SWITCHED ON (RA)
4 Avoids travelling by railway following announcement (8) (ADVISO*)(RY)
5 Football player to try a stretch (6) (GO)(A)(LIE)
6 A Farewell to Arms, tragic account primarily (2-2)T A T A
7 Cheap amulet is fake (8)
8 Broken a French record held by knight (6)
14 Nothing inside box's first drawer (10)
16 If backing, see behind ultimately (8)
17 Female unrestrained? That's perfect (8)
18 Tendency to suppress resistance for education (8)
19 One with absolute power is especially disrupting. (6)
20 Certain use a ledger has (6)
21 Sort of new music cover (6)
23 Time to remove man from cover-up job (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Didn't deny everyone ran up debts (7)ALL OWED
10 New product bar put out gets cheers (7) [-inn]OVATION
11 Now and then do one's best for a start (5)
12 Irritability is true in all at sea (3,6)ILL NATURE*
13 Bit of foul oath, so mean and vile (9)LOATHSOME (T)
14 Talent for trickery (5)
15 Showing indifference a cat perhaps retreated lazily (7)
17 Seriously wild or feral (3,4)
19 Swallow going over river in flood (5)
20 Like a popular period drama (4,5)
22 Slyly manipulates, wanting me for an apostle (5,4)
24 Currently hip but certain to end in failure (2-3)
25 A piece of poetry in Old English guide (7)
26 Continue to receive support (7)

Down
1 Giant owl disturbed a sleeper (5-3) WAGON-LIT*
2 Place like Morocco is bloody fluid (6) PL/AS/MA
3 Alert? No (8,2)SWITCHED ON (RA)
4 Avoids travelling by railway following announcement (8) (ADVISO*)(RY)
5 Football player to try a stretch (6) (GO)(A)(LIE)
6 A Farewell to Arms, tragic account primarily (2-2)T A T A
7 Cheap amulet is fake (8) SIMULATE
8 Broken a French record held by knight (6) UNKEPT
14 Nothing inside box's first drawer (10)
16 If backing, see behind ultimately (8) PROVIDED
17 Female unrestrained? That's perfect (8) FLAWLESS
18 Tendency to suppress resistance for education (8) LEARNING
19 One with absolute power is especially disrupting. (6)
20 Certain use a ledger has (6)
21 Sort of new music cover (6)
23 Time to remove man from cover-up job (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Didn't deny everyone ran up debts (7)ALL OWED
10 New product bar put out gets cheers (7) [-inn]OVATION
11 Now and then do one's best for a start (5)
12 Irritability is true in all at sea (3,6)ILL NATURE*
13 Bit of foul oath, so mean and vile (9)LOATHSOME (T)
14 Talent for trickery (5)CRAFT
15 Showing indifference a cat perhaps retreated lazily (7)
17 Seriously wild or feral (3,4)
19 Swallow going over river in flood (5)
20 Like a popular period drama (4,5)
22 Slyly manipulates, wanting me for an apostle (5,4)
24 Currently hip but certain to end in failure (2-3)
25 A piece of poetry in Old English guide (7)
26 Continue to receive support (7)

Down
1 Giant owl disturbed a sleeper (5-3) WAGON-LIT*
2 Place like Morocco is bloody fluid (6) PL/AS/MA
3 Alert? No (8,2)SWITCHED ON (RA)
4 Avoids travelling by railway following announcement (8) (ADVISO*)(RY)
5 Football player to try a stretch (6) (GO)(A)(LIE)
6 A Farewell to Arms, tragic account primarily (2-2)T A T A
7 Cheap amulet is fake (8) SIMULATE
8 Broken a French record held by knight (6) UNKEPT
14 Nothing inside box's first drawer (10)
16 If backing, see behind ultimately (8) PROVIDED
17 Female unrestrained? That's perfect (8) FLAWLESS
18 Tendency to suppress resistance for education (8) LEARNING
19 One with absolute power is especially disrupting. (6)DESPOT
20 Certain use a ledger has (6)SEALED
21 Sort of new music cover (6)ENWRAP
23 Time to remove man from cover-up job (4)TASK

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Didn't deny everyone ran up debts (7)ALL OWED
10 New product bar put out gets cheers (7) [-inn]OVATION
11 Now and then do one's best for a start (5)
12 Irritability is true in all at sea (3,6)ILL NATURE*
13 Bit of foul oath, so mean and vile (9)LOATHSOME (T)
14 Talent for trickery (5)CRAFT
15 Showing indifference a cat perhaps retreated lazily (7)
17 Seriously wild or feral (3,4) FOR REAL
19 Swallow going over river in flood (5) DROWN
20 Like a popular period drama (4,5)
22 Slyly manipulates, wanting me for an apostle (5,4)
24 Currently hip but certain to end in failure (2-3) NO WIN
25 A piece of poetry in Old English guide (7)
26 Continue to receive support (7)SUSTAIN

Down
1 Giant owl disturbed a sleeper (5-3) WAGON-LIT*
2 Place like Morocco is bloody fluid (6) PL/AS/MA
3 Alert? No (8,2)SWITCHED ON (RA)
4 Avoids travelling by railway following announcement (8) (ADVISO*)(RY)
5 Football player to try a stretch (6) (GO)(A)(LIE)
6 A Farewell to Arms, tragic account primarily (2-2)T A T A
7 Cheap amulet is fake (8) SIMULATE
8 Broken a French record held by knight (6) UNKEPT
14 Nothing inside box's first drawer (10) CARTOONIST
16 If backing, see behind ultimately (8) PROVIDED
17 Female unrestrained? That's perfect (8) FLAWLESS
18 Tendency to suppress resistance for education (8) LEARNING
19 One with absolute power is especially disrupting. (6)DESPOT
20 Certain use a ledger has (6)SEALED
21 Sort of new music cover (6)ENWRAP
23 Time to remove man from cover-up job (4)TASK

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Didn't deny everyone ran up debts (7)ALL OWED
10 New product bar put out gets cheers (7) [-inn]OVATION
11 Now and then do one's best for a start (5)ONSET
12 Irritability is true in all at sea (3,6)ILL NATURE*
13 Bit of foul oath, so mean and vile (9)LOATHSOME (T)
14 Talent for trickery (5)CRAFT
15 Showing indifference a cat perhaps retreated lazily (7)TEPIDLY
17 Seriously wild or feral (3,4) FOR REAL
19 Swallow going over river in flood (5) DROWN
20 Like a popular period drama (4,5)SOAP OPERA
22 Slyly manipulates, wanting me for an apostle (5,4)SAINT PAUL
24 Currently hip but certain to end in failure (2-3) NO WIN
25 A piece of poetry in Old English guide (7)OVERSEE
26 Continue to receive support (7)SUSTAIN

Down
1 Giant owl disturbed a sleeper (5-3) WAGON-LIT*
2 Place like Morocco is bloody fluid (6) PL/AS/MA
3 Alert? No (8,2)SWITCHED ON (RA)
4 Avoids travelling by railway following announcement (8) (ADVISO*)(RY)
5 Football player to try a stretch (6) (GO)(A)(LIE)
6 A Farewell to Arms, tragic account primarily (2-2)T A T A
7 Cheap amulet is fake (8) SIMULATE
8 Broken a French record held by knight (6) UNKEPT
14 Nothing inside box's first drawer (10) CARTOONIST
16 If backing, see behind ultimately (8) PROVIDED
17 Female unrestrained? That's perfect (8) FLAWLESS
18 Tendency to suppress resistance for education (8) LEARNING
19 One with absolute power is especially disrupting. (6)DESPOT
20 Certain use a ledger has (6)SEALED
21 Sort of new music cover (6)ENWRAP
23 Time to remove man from cover-up job (4)TASK

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 Junior gets a vital break, Mary forms an NGO (9,4)
10 Antelope — part of impalas or elands? (5)
11 Freeze, stop halfway in dance from east county (9)
12 Process to start photosynthesis — will stop within a leaf (9)
13 Short and sweet — ultimately it's the language (5)
14 Chinaman smart — making menu (7)
16 Medallion for lapel? (7)
18 John's still young — making a mess (7)
20 Cartier design keeps changing (7)
22 Cross riding group (5)
24 Fresh dal in each dish (9)
26 Tailor asking her extra material to allow for this (9)
27 Finally stripped — totally (2,3)
28 Family's fate — receiving central help secretly (13)

Down
2 Concerning the short proposal made (7)
3 Love — it's futile to hold fast, sweetheart (9)
4 American city's got time left in America (5)
5 Perhaps Twist around cat's tail — points to some growth (5,4)
6 Stop way before road junction (5)
7 Old old city, joined together in the suburbs (7)
8 Sound like a sailor — swear about old military training (7,6)
9 Single mistake over position accomplished — cannot be changed (13)
15 Drink large rum — the ultimate drink (6,3)
17 Iranian works under British subject in Kiev (9)
19 Shortlisting — may be losing sight of air passage (7)
21 Labour brave at heart to board train (7)
23 Joint effort, finally nobody's promoted (5)
25 Hundred others joined summit (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Junior gets a vital break, Mary forms an NGO (9,4) {S(ALVATI*)ON} {ARMY*}
10 Antelope — part of impalas or elands? (5)
11 Freeze, stop halfway in dance from east county (9)
12 Process to start photosynthesis — will stop within a leaf (9)
13 Short and sweet — ultimately it's the language (5) T/ERSE
14 Chinaman smart — making menu (7)
16 Medallion for lapel? (7)
18 John's still young — making a mess (7)
20 Cartier design keeps changing (7) ERRATIC*
22 Cross riding group (5)
24 Fresh dal in each dish (9)
26 Tailor asking her extra material to allow for this (9)
27 Finally stripped — totally (2,3)
28 Family's fate — receiving central help secretly (13) {CLAN}{DESTIN(EL)Y}

Down
2 Concerning the short proposal made (7) APROPOS*
3 Love — it's futile to hold fast, sweetheart (9)
4 American city's got time left in America (5)
5 Perhaps Twist around cat's tail — points to some growth (5,4)
6 Stop way before road junction (5)
7 Old old city, joined together in the suburbs (7)
8 Sound like a sailor — swear about old military training (7,6)
9 Single mistake over position accomplished — cannot be changed (13)
15 Drink large rum — the ultimate drink (6,3)
17 Iranian works under British subject in Kiev (9)
19 Shortlisting — may be losing sight of air passage (7)
21 Labour brave at heart to board train (7)
23 Joint effort, finally nobody's promoted (5)
25 Hundred others joined summit (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Junior gets a vital break, Mary forms an NGO (9,4) {S(ALVATI*)ON} {ARMY*}
10 Antelope — part of impalas or elands? (5)
11 Freeze, stop halfway in dance from east county (9)
12 Process to start photosynthesis — will stop within a leaf (9)
13 Short and sweet — ultimately it's the language (5) T/ERSE
14 Chinaman smart — making menu (7)
16 Medallion for lapel? (7)
18 John's still young — making a mess (7)
20 Cartier design keeps changing (7) ERRATIC*
22 Cross riding group (5)
24 Fresh dal in each dish (9)
26 Tailor asking her extra material to allow for this (9)
27 Finally stripped — totally (2,3)
28 Family's fate — receiving central help secretly (13) {CLAN}{DESTIN(EL)Y}

Down
2 Concerning the short proposal made (7) APROPOS*
3 Love — it's futile to hold fast, sweetheart (9)
4 American city's got time left in America (5)
5 Perhaps Twist around cat's tail — points to some growth (5,4) OLIVE TREE
6 Stop way before road junction (5)
7 Old old city, joined together in the suburbs (7)
8 Sound like a sailor — swear about old military training (7,6)
9 Single mistake over position accomplished — cannot be changed (13) IRREPLACEABLE
15 Drink large rum — the ultimate drink (6,3) GINGER ALE
17 Iranian works under British subject in Kiev (9) UKRANIAN
19 Shortlisting — may be losing sight of air passage (7)
21 Labour brave at heart to board train (7) TRAVAIL
23 Joint effort, finally nobody's promoted (5)
25 Hundred others joined summit (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Junior gets a vital break, Mary forms an NGO (9,4) {S(ALVATI*)ON} {ARMY*}
10 Antelope — part of impalas or elands? (5)
11 Freeze, stop halfway in dance from east county (9)
12 Process to start photosynthesis — will stop within a leaf (9)
13 Short and sweet — ultimately it's the language (5) T/ERSE
14 Chinaman smart — making menu (7)LISTING
16 Medallion for lapel? (7)
18 John's still young — making a mess (7)
20 Cartier design keeps changing (7) ERRATIC*
22 Cross riding group (5)
24 Fresh dal in each dish (9)
26 Tailor asking her extra material to allow for this (9)SHRINKAGE
27 Finally stripped — totally (2,3)IN ALL
28 Family's fate — receiving central help secretly (13) {CLAN}{DESTIN(EL)Y}

Down
2 Concerning the short proposal made (7) APROPOS*
3 Love — it's futile to hold fast, sweetheart (9)
4 American city's got time left in America (5)
5 Perhaps Twist around cat's tail — points to some growth (5,4) OLIVE TREE
6 Stop way before road junction (5)
7 Old old city, joined together in the suburbs (7)
8 Sound like a sailor — swear about old military training (7,6)
9 Single mistake over position accomplished — cannot be changed (13) IRREPLACEABLE
15 Drink large rum — the ultimate drink (6,3) GINGER ALE
17 Iranian works under British subject in Kiev (9) UKRANIAN
19 Shortlisting — may be losing sight of air passage (7)
21 Labour brave at heart to board train (7) TRAVAIL
23 Joint effort, finally nobody's promoted (5)TENON
25 Hundred others joined summit (5)CREST

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Oppose company producing cosmetic preparation (4,4)
5 In course of fever balderdash is spoken (6)
9 Friend mostly surrounded by work (5)
10 Direct, objective answer in votes (9)
12 Jazz pianist liked long tune to play (4,9)
14 Country I haunt, wretchedly in trouble after revolution (9)
15 Just accepting learner’s ability (5)
16 Relative insider, chef dispensing with regular ingredients (5)
18 Blissful place, Italian city, not one gripped by fear (9)
20 Ace goes into lead, being fit, unusually tireless (13)
23 Depiction of beam in doorway (9)
24 Subject covered by Goethe methodically (5)
25 Agent satisfied about mood (6)
26 Hot yard deserved to be supplied with water (8)


Down
1 Deceptive fault under ground (10)
2 Pain in neck, alien insect (7)
3 Colour scheme set up in perfect operation (9)
4 Poet, eccentric lady, can run off (5,3,5)
6 Heron for example regarding middle of water (5)
7 Book about soldier nearly made into TV western series (7)
8 Do nothing for portion of bread (4)
11 In essence, supply word of assent and agree (13) FUNDAMENTALLY
13 Criminal receiving elevation, man in strong position (10) BRIDGEHEAD
15 Following hesitation over treatment of rat I go to get pest controller (9) FUMIGATOR
17 Concise saying from end of fable on two farm animals (7) EPIGRAM
19 Wrongly ban item of electronic music (7) AMBIENT
21 Urgent to include grand mournful song (5)
22 Exploits raised in quarrel (4)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8257099.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Oppose company producing cosmetic preparation (4,4)
5 In course of fever balderdash is spoken (6) VERBAL
9 Friend mostly surrounded by work (5)
10 Direct, objective answer in votes (9)
12 Jazz pianist liked long tune to play (4,9)
14 Country I haunt, wretchedly in trouble after revolution (9)
15 Just accepting learner’s ability (5)FLAIR
16 Relative insider, chef dispensing with regular ingredients (5)
18 Blissful place, Italian city, not one gripped by fear (9)
20 Ace goes into lead, being fit, unusually tireless (13)INDEFATIGABLE
23 Depiction of beam in doorway (9)POTRAYAL
24 Subject covered by Goethe methodically (5)THEME
25 Agent satisfied about mood (6)
26 Hot yard deserved to be supplied with water (8)


Down
1 Deceptive fault under ground (10)
2 Pain in neck, alien insect (7)
3 Colour scheme set up in perfect operation (9)
4 Poet, eccentric lady, can run off (5,3,5)
6 Heron for example regarding middle of water (5)
7 Book about soldier nearly made into TV western series (7)
8 Do nothing for portion of bread (4)
11 In essence, supply word of assent and agree (13) FUNDAMENTALLY
13 Criminal receiving elevation, man in strong position (10) BRIDGEHEAD
15 Following hesitation over treatment of rat I go to get pest controller (9) FUMIGATOR
17 Concise saying from end of fable on two farm animals (7) EPIGRAM
19 Wrongly ban item of electronic music (7) AMBIENT
21 Urgent to include grand mournful song (5)
22 Exploits raised in quarrel (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Oppose company producing cosmetic preparation (4,4)FACE PACK
5 In course of fever balderdash is spoken (6) VERBAL
9 Friend mostly surrounded by work (5)AMIGO
10 Direct, objective answer in votes (9)REFERENDA
12 Jazz pianist liked long tune to play (4,9)DUKE ELLINGTON
14 Country I haunt, wretchedly in trouble after revolution (9)LITHUANIA
15 Just accepting learner’s ability (5)FLAIR
16 Relative insider, chef dispensing with regular ingredients (5)NIECE
18 Blissful place, Italian city, not one gripped by fear (9)DREAMLAND
20 Ace goes into lead, being fit, unusually tireless (13)INDEFATIGABLE
23 Depiction of beam in doorway (9)POTRAYAL
24 Subject covered by Goethe methodically (5)THEME
25 Agent satisfied about mood (6)TEMPER
26 Hot yard deserved to be supplied with water (8)HYDRATED


Down
1 Deceptive fault under ground (10)FRAUDULENT
2 Pain in neck, alien insect (7)CRICKET
3 Colour scheme set up in perfect operation (9)PROCEDURE
4 Poet, eccentric lady, can run off (5,3,5)CAROL ANN DUFFY
6 Heron for example regarding middle of water (5)EGRET
7 Book about soldier nearly made into TV western series (7)BONANZA
8 Do nothing for portion of bread (4)LOAF
11 In essence, supply word of assent and agree (13) FUNDAMENTALLY
13 Criminal receiving elevation, man in strong position (10) BRIDGEHEAD
15 Following hesitation over treatment of rat I go to get pest controller (9) FUMIGATOR
17 Concise saying from end of fable on two farm animals (7) EPIGRAM
19 Wrongly ban item of electronic music (7) AMBIENT
21 Urgent to include grand mournful song (5)DIRGE
22 Exploits raised in quarrel (4)SPAT

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 Wise to have a relationship when posted outside (7)
5 A ticket — not only for team leader to take action (3,4)
9 Returned without Ted — made to repeat (5)
10 Overlapping signs at repositories (9)
11 Meanness of making minors pay (9)
12 Echo of songs about unknown land (5)
13 What's done to reject cheese? (4)
15 Tampered with work — ripped through data storage (8)
18 Keeping the Spanish wine over the sideboard (8)
19 Instrument to force out another (4)
22 Take a month off — the dead will be relieved (5)
24 Calender — I'm unable to follow by month end (9)
26 After dusk the Queen has one, perhaps (9)
27 Final admission of setter is correct (5)
28 Partners go through characteristic passage (7)
29 Not a setback as one writes scores (7)

Down
1 Shares storylines written within no time (6)
2 Some game — not black bird (9)
3 You hear nine fighting boredom (5)
4 For God in later avatar, it's a formidable task (4,5)
5 Can't escape from a river crossing Britain (2,3)
6 To a degree hauls up poisonous stuff (9)
7 A man of god in the past (5)
8 Naval attack — officer away in Bahamas (6)
14 Arden byline — unpalatable or sweet? (9)
16 Split commission, added extra (3,3,3)
17 Outgoing text perhaps describes party animal (9)
20 Cheap accommodation — the thing's underneath the garden (6)
21 Adds to confusion when conflicting (2,4)
23 Girl's climbing plant (5)
24 Painter’s picture after a day (5)
25 Record breaking bid not well chosen (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Wise to have a relationship when posted outside (7)
5 A ticket — not only for team leader to take action (3,4)
9 Returned without Ted — made to repeat (5) RERUN*-ted
10 Overlapping signs at repositories (9) LIBRARIES
11 Meanness of making minors pay (9) PARSIMONY*
12 Echo of songs about unknown land (5)
13 What's done to reject cheese? (4) MADE<=
15 Tampered with work — ripped through data storage (8)
18 Keeping the Spanish wine over the sideboard (8)
19 Instrument to force out another (4)
22 Take a month off — the dead will be relieved (5) [-dec]EASED
24 Calender — I'm unable to follow by month end (9)
26 After dusk the Queen has one, perhaps (9)
27 Final admission of setter is correct (5)
28 Partners go through characteristic passage (7)
29 Not a setback as one writes scores (7)

Down
1 Shares storylines written within no time (6)
2 Some game — not black bird (9)
3 You hear nine fighting boredom (5)
4 For God in later avatar, it's a formidable task (4,5)
5 Can't escape from a river crossing Britain (2,3)
6 To a degree hauls up poisonous stuff (9)
7 A man of god in the past (5)
8 Naval attack — officer away in Bahamas (6)
14 Arden byline — unpalatable or sweet? (9)
16 Split commission, added extra (3,3,3)
17 Outgoing text perhaps describes party animal (9)
20 Cheap accommodation — the thing's underneath the garden (6)
21 Adds to confusion when conflicting (2,4)
23 Girl's climbing plant (5)
24 Painter’s picture after a day (5)
25 Record breaking bid not well chosen (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Wise to have a relationship when posted outside (7)
5 A ticket — not only for team leader to take action (3,4)
9 Returned without Ted — made to repeat (5) RERUN*-ted
10 Overlapping signs at repositories (9) LIBRARIES
11 Meanness of making minors pay (9) PARSIMONY*
12 Echo of songs about unknown land (5)
13 What's done to reject cheese? (4) MADE<=
15 Tampered with work — ripped through data storage (8)
18 Keeping the Spanish wine over the sideboard (8)
19 Instrument to force out another (4)
22 Take a month off — the dead will be relieved (5) [-dec]EASED
24 Calender — I'm unable to follow by month end (9)
26 After dusk the Queen has one, perhaps (9)
27 Final admission of setter is correct (5)
28 Partners go through characteristic passage (7)
29 Not a setback as one writes scores (7)

Down
1 Shares storylines written within no time (6)
2 Some game — not black bird (9)
3 You hear nine fighting boredom (5)
4 For God in later avatar, it's a formidable task (4,5)
5 Can't escape from a river crossing Britain (2,3)
6 To a degree hauls up poisonous stuff (9)
7 A man of god in the past (5)
8 Naval attack — officer away in Bahamas (6)
14 Arden byline — unpalatable or sweet? (9)
16 Split commission, added extra (3,3,3) CUT AND RUN
17 Outgoing text perhaps describes party animal (9) EXTRAVERT
20 Cheap accommodation — the thing's underneath the garden (6) BEDSIT
21 Adds to confusion when conflicting (2,4) AT ODDS
23 Girl's climbing plant (5) SENNA
24 Painter’s picture after a day (5)
25 Record breaking bid not well chosen (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Wise to have a relationship when posted outside (7)
5 A ticket — not only for team leader to take action (3,4)
9 Returned without Ted — made to repeat (5) RERUN*-ted
10 Overlapping signs at repositories (9) LIBRARIES
11 Meanness of making minors pay (9) PARSIMONY*
12 Echo of songs about unknown land (5)
13 What's done to reject cheese? (4) MADE<=
15 Tampered with work — ripped through data storage (8)DOCTORED
18 Keeping the Spanish wine over the sideboard (8)
19 Instrument to force out another (4)LUTE
22 Take a month off — the dead will be relieved (5) [-dec]EASED
24 Calender — I'm unable to follow by month end (9)
26 After dusk the Queen has one, perhaps (9)
27 Final admission of setter is correct (5)EMEND
28 Partners go through characteristic passage (7)
29 Not a setback as one writes scores (7)NOTATES

Down
1 Shares storylines written within no time (6)
2 Some game — not black bird (9)
3 You hear nine fighting boredom (5)ENNUI
4 For God in later avatar, it's a formidable task (4,5)
5 Can't escape from a river crossing Britain (2,3)
6 To a degree hauls up poisonous stuff (9)
7 A man of god in the past (5)
8 Naval attack — officer away in Bahamas (6)
14 Arden byline — unpalatable or sweet? (9)
16 Split commission, added extra (3,3,3) CUT AND RUN
17 Outgoing text perhaps describes party animal (9) EXTRAVERT
20 Cheap accommodation — the thing's underneath the garden (6) BEDSIT
21 Adds to confusion when conflicting (2,4) AT ODDS
23 Girl's climbing plant (5) SENNA
24 Painter’s picture after a day (5)
25 Record breaking bid not well chosen (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Wise to have a relationship when posted outside (7)
5 A ticket — not only for team leader to take action (3,4)
9 Returned without Ted — made to repeat (5) RERUN*-ted
10 Overlapping signs at repositories (9) LIBRARIES
11 Meanness of making minors pay (9) PARSIMONY*
12 Echo of songs about unknown land (5)
13 What's done to reject cheese? (4) MADE<= EDAM<-
15 Tampered with work — ripped through data storage (8)DOCTORED
18 Keeping the Spanish wine over the sideboard (8) CELLARET
19 Instrument to force out another (4)LUTE
22 Take a month off — the dead will be relieved (5) [-dec]EASED
24 Calender — I'm unable to follow by month end (9) MENDICANT
26 After dusk the Queen has one, perhaps (9) SUNDOWNER
27 Final admission of setter is correct (5)EMEND
28 Partners go through characteristic passage (7) TRANSIT
29 Not a setback as one writes scores (7)NOTATES

Down
1 Shares storylines written within no time (6)
2 Some game — not black bird (9)
3 You hear nine fighting boredom (5)ENNUI
4 For God in later avatar, it's a formidable task (4,5)
5 Can't escape from a river crossing Britain (2,3) AT BAY
6 To a degree hauls up poisonous stuff (9)
7 A man of god in the past (5)
8 Naval attack — officer away in Bahamas (6)
14 Arden byline — unpalatable or sweet? (9)
16 Split commission, added extra (3,3,3) CUT AND RUN
17 Outgoing text perhaps describes party animal (9) EXTRAVERT
20 Cheap accommodation — the thing's underneath the garden (6) BEDSIT
21 Adds to confusion when conflicting (2,4) AT ODDS
23 Girl's climbing plant (5) SENNA
24 Painter’s picture after a day (5)
25 Record breaking bid not well chosen (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Wise to have a relationship when posted outside (7)SAPIENT
5 A ticket — not only for team leader to take action (3,4)RUN AWAY
9 Returned without Ted — made to repeat (5) RERUN*-ted
10 Overlapping signs at repositories (9) LIBRARIES
11 Meanness of making minors pay (9) PARSIMONY*
12 Echo of songs about unknown land (5)SYRIA
13 What's done to reject cheese? (4) MADE<= EDAM<-
15 Tampered with work — ripped through data storage (8)DOCTORED
18 Keeping the Spanish wine over the sideboard (8) CELLARET
19 Instrument to force out another (4)LUTE
22 Take a month off — the dead will be relieved (5) [-dec]EASED
24 Calender — I'm unable to follow by month end (9) MENDICANT
26 After dusk the Queen has one, perhaps (9) SUNDOWNER
27 Final admission of setter is correct (5)EMEND
28 Partners go through characteristic passage (7) TRANSIT
29 Not a setback as one writes scores (7)NOTATES

Down
1 Shares storylines written within no time (6)SCRIPS
2 Some game — not black bird (9)PARTRIDGE
3 You hear nine fighting boredom (5)ENNUI
4 For God in later avatar, it's a formidable task (4,5)TALL ORDER
5 Can't escape from a river crossing Britain (2,3) AT BAY
6 To a degree hauls up poisonous stuff (9)TOADSTOOL
7 A man of god in the past (5)PRIOR
8 Naval attack — officer away in Bahamas (6)NASSAU
14 Arden byline — unpalatable or sweet? (9)MELODIOUS
16 Split commission, added extra (3,3,3) CUT AND RUN
17 Outgoing text perhaps describes party animal (9) EXTRAVERT
20 Cheap accommodation — the thing's underneath the garden (6) BEDSIT
21 Adds to confusion when conflicting (2,4) AT ODDS
23 Girl's climbing plant (5) SENNA
24 Painter’s picture after a day (5)MONET
25 Record breaking bid not well chosen (5)INEPT

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 "Daily do something", it cries out — it's typical (14)
10 Repeat — drop of angostura in a drink (5)
11 No more beer, take last order — one's doubly impressed (9)
12 She entertains those travelling on board (7)
13 Sponge assumes name of seafood (7)
14 Walk about with model where she walks (5)
16 Cook writes about his dish (5,4)
19 Used connections to put 10 back — was effective (9)
20 Godown as tyrant loses direction (5)
22 Amma's free, gets top coverage — a subject of veneration (7)
25 Refusal to play the guitar — is there a cure? (7)
27 Waste swirling saree material (9)
28 Sprocket — what you have to pay between hands (5)
29 For a race both sides accept a bet — pole position will throw some light (7,7)

Down
2 Advantage of being called loose loose woman (4,5)
3 Alien losing way to an extent (5)
4 Cuts credit used to pick up food (9)
5 They happen within no time — double or quits (5)
6 Limited force, hurt when fired (9)
7 Material makes husband embrace wife (5)
8 Hatchet man's hand seen over criminal acts (4-3)
9 Bag — the fancy bag (6)
15 For royalty in the country, show reverence (9)
17 Country makes 11 occupy another country (9)
18 Step forward ignoring leaders, can be very good (3-6)
19 Promoted some cops, a day on the move (7)
21 Head priest's here (6)
23 Capital invested in commodities other than oil (5)
24 Charlie goes for a Mediterranean Island mountain ridge (5)
26 Fish for Jack, as the children would say (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 "Daily do something", it cries out — it's typical (14) CHARACTERISTIC
10 Repeat — drop of angostura in a drink (5) AGAIN
11 No more beer, take last order — one's doubly impressed (9) OVERPRINT
12 She entertains those travelling on board (7) HOSTESS
13 Sponge assumes name of seafood (7) SCALLOP
14 Walk about with model where she walks (5)
16 Cook writes about his dish (5,4)
19 Used connections to put 10 back — was effective (9)
20 Godown as tyrant loses direction (5)
22 Amma's free, gets top coverage — a subject of veneration (7)
25 Refusal to play the guitar — is there a cure? (7)
27 Waste swirling saree material (9)
28 Sprocket — what you have to pay between hands (5)
29 For a race both sides accept a bet — pole position will throw some light (7,7)

Down
2 Advantage of being called loose loose woman (4,5)
3 Alien losing way to an extent (5)
4 Cuts credit used to pick up food (9)
5 They happen within no time — double or quits (5)
6 Limited force, hurt when fired (9)
7 Material makes husband embrace wife (5)
8 Hatchet man's hand seen over criminal acts (4-3)
9 Bag — the fancy bag (6)
15 For royalty in the country, show reverence (9)
17 Country makes 11 occupy another country (9)
18 Step forward ignoring leaders, can be very good (3-6)
19 Promoted some cops, a day on the move (7)
21 Head priest's here (6)
23 Capital invested in commodities other than oil (5)
24 Charlie goes for a Mediterranean Island mountain ridge (5)
26 Fish for Jack, as the children would say (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 "Daily do something", it cries out — it's typical (14) CHARACTERISTIC
10 Repeat — drop of angostura in a drink (5) AGAIN
11 No more beer, take last order — one's doubly impressed (9) OVERPRINT
12 She entertains those travelling on board (7) HOSTESS
13 Sponge assumes name of seafood (7) SCALLOP
14 Walk about with model where she walks (5)
16 Cook writes about his dish (5,4)
19 Used connections to put 10 back — was effective (9)
20 Godown as tyrant loses direction (5)DEPOT
22 Amma's free, gets top coverage — a subject of veneration (7)MAHATMA
25 Refusal to play the guitar — is there a cure? (7)NOSTRUM
27 Waste swirling saree material (9)
28 Sprocket — what you have to pay between hands (5)
29 For a race both sides accept a bet — pole position will throw some light (7,7)

Down
2 Advantage of being called loose loose woman (4,5)
3 Alien losing way to an extent (5)
4 Cuts credit used to pick up food (9)
5 They happen within no time — double or quits (5)
6 Limited force, hurt when fired (9)
7 Material makes husband embrace wife (5)
8 Hatchet man's hand seen over criminal acts (4-3)
9 Bag — the fancy bag (6)SACHET
15 For royalty in the country, show reverence (9)
17 Country makes 11 occupy another country (9)
18 Step forward ignoring leaders, can be very good (3-6)
19 Promoted some cops, a day on the move (7)
21 Head priest's here (6)
23 Capital invested in commodities other than oil (5)HANOI
24 Charlie goes for a Mediterranean Island mountain ridge (5)
26 Fish for Jack, as the children would say (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 "Daily do something", it cries out — it's typical (14) CHARACTERISTIC
10 Repeat — drop of angostura in a drink (5) AGAIN
11 No more beer, take last order — one's doubly impressed (9) OVERPRINT
12 She entertains those travelling on board (7) HOSTESS
13 Sponge assumes name of seafood (7) SCALLOP
14 Walk about with model where she walks (5)TRAMP
16 Cook writes about his dish (5,4)IRISH STEW
19 Used connections to put 10 back — was effective (9)NETWORKED
20 Godown as tyrant loses direction (5)DEPOT
22 Amma's free, gets top coverage — a subject of veneration (7)MAHATMA
25 Refusal to play the guitar — is there a cure? (7)NOSTRUM
27 Waste swirling saree material (9)DUNGAREES
28 Sprocket — what you have to pay between hands (5)ROWEL
29 For a race both sides accept a bet — pole position will throw some light (7,7)CHINESE LANTERN

Down
2 Advantage of being called loose loose woman (4,5)HEAD START
3 Alien losing way to an extent (5)RANGE
4 Cuts credit used to pick up food (9)CHOPSTICK
5 They happen within no time — double or quits (5)EVENS
6 Limited force, hurt when fired (9)IMPEACHED
7 Material makes husband embrace wife (5)TWILL
8 Hatchet man's hand seen over criminal acts (4-3)CATS-PAW
9 Bag — the fancy bag (6)SACHET
15 For royalty in the country, show reverence (9)PROSTRATE
17 Country makes 11 occupy another country (9)INDONESIA
18 Step forward ignoring leaders, can be very good (3-6)TOP-DRAWER
19 Promoted some cops, a day on the move (7)NOMADIC
21 Head priest's here (6)TEMPLE
23 Capital invested in commodities other than oil (5)HANOI
24 Charlie goes for a Mediterranean Island mountain ridge (5)ARETE
26 Fish for Jack, as the children would say (5)SPRAT

:clap::clap::clap: Oriental!

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 See, worker's made a connection internally (6)
4 Railing is allowed during raillery (8)
10 Only a few know to respect doctor (3,6)
11 Tell others to take it forcibly (5)
12 Catching criminal, eliminating time to escape (7)
13 Noticed fifth witness missing, solicitor dispatched (4,3)
14 A giant moon (5)
15 Daily business in fashion industry (3,5)
18 One spoke of a stout breed (8)
20 Kingdom for a horse and cart (5)
23 Glass may be compatible if top is removed (7)
25 Only male in contact — more than what one can take (3,4)
26 Animal retreat in typical Ayn Rand style (5)
27 Calling it a hobby... (9)
28 ...therefore Bahujan party ultimately represents brotherhood (8)
29 Drug overdose — the way it's done (6)

Down
1 Regularly sent in aid to set it off (8)
2 Hire one to keep a flower in a glass (7)
3 Live and perish — in the past it meant submission (9)
5 A hint to carry out novel Coue method (4-10)
6 One from Des Moines looks pale under the moon (5)
7 Last chance — going in to grasp support (7)
8 Renegotiates afresh, not seeing spin (6)
9 Changing? Rare to make this heard in church (9,5)
16 Relationship over drive is the motive (9)
17 Turned up with study below speed of sound (8)
19 Cross country race (7)
21 Feed — meal to include puris essentially (7)
22 College girl's place in the Sun (6)
24 Support a length of rope (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Alas! Again no link to the grid! While in Bangalore I miss the hard copy of the paper!

[deepakgita]

Here's the link

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11633/article8271437.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Thanks, Colonel!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 See, worker's made a connection internally (6)
4 Railing is allowed during raillery (8)BANISTER
10 Only a few know to respect doctor (3,6)
11 Tell others to take it forcibly (5)
12 Catching criminal, eliminating time to escape (7)NAILING
13 Noticed fifth witness missing, solicitor dispatched (4,3)
14 A giant moon (5)TITAN
15 Daily business in fashion industry (3,5)
18 One spoke of a stout breed (8)
20 Kingdom for a horse and cart (5)
23 Glass may be compatible if top is removed (7)
25 Only male in contact — more than what one can take (3,4)TOO MUCH
26 Animal retreat in typical Ayn Rand style (5)
27 Calling it a hobby... (9)
28 ...therefore Bahujan party ultimately represents brotherhood (8)
29 Drug overdose — the way it's done (6)

Down
1 Regularly sent in aid to set it off (8)
2 Hire one to keep a flower in a glass (7)
3 Live and perish — in the past it meant submission (9)
5 A hint to carry out novel Coue method (4-10)
6 One from Des Moines looks pale under the moon (5)
7 Last chance — going in to grasp support (7)
8 Renegotiates afresh, not seeing spin (6)
9 Changing? Rare to make this heard in church (9,5)
16 Relationship over drive is the motive (9)
17 Turned up with study below speed of sound (8)
19 Cross country race (7)
21 Feed — meal to include puris essentially (7)NOURISH
22 College girl's place in the Sun (6)
24 Support a length of rope (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 See, worker's made a connection internally (6)DEACON
4 Railing is allowed during raillery (8)BANISTER
10 Only a few know to respect doctor (3,6)TOP SECRET
11 Tell others to take it forcibly (5)WREST
12 Catching criminal, eliminating time to escape (7)NAILING
13 Noticed fifth witness missing, solicitor dispatched (4,3)SENT OUT
14 A giant moon (5)TITAN
15 Daily business in fashion industry (3,5)RAG TRADE
18 One spoke of a stout breed (8)AIREDALE
20 Kingdom for a horse and cart (5)TONGA
23 Glass may be compatible if top is removed (7)ALEMBIC
25 Only male in contact — more than what one can take (3,4)TOO MUCH
26 Animal retreat in typical Ayn Rand style (5)NYALA
27 Calling it a hobby... (9)AVOCATION
28 ...therefore Bahujan party ultimately represents brotherhood (8)SODALITY
29 Drug overdose — the way it's done (6)METHOD

Down
1 Regularly sent in aid to set it off (8)DETONATE
2 Hire one to keep a flower in a glass (7)APPOINT
3 Live and perish — in the past it meant submission (9)OBEDIENCE
5 A hint to carry out novel Coue method (4-10)AUTO-SUGGESTION
6 One from Des Moines looks pale under the moon (5)IOWAN
7 Last chance — going in to grasp support (7)TOEHOLD
8 Renegotiates afresh, not seeing spin (6)ROTATE
9 Changing? Rare to make this heard in church (9,5)GREGORIAN CHANT
16 Relationship over drive is the motive (9)RATIONALE
17 Turned up with study below speed of sound (8)MACHINED
19 Cross country race (7)IRELAND
21 Feed — meal to include puris essentially (7)NOURISH
22 College girl's place in the Sun (6)CANNES
24 Support a length of rope (5)BRAIL

:clap::clap::clap: Arden's puzzles are getting harder is the general opinion!

[Joshuaceada]

Scintillator

Across
1 Some teachers be lecturesome about famous people (6)
4 Northern state gets a reduction — that's a blow! (8)
9 Caught entering playfully — Judge ruled out a crime (6)
10 Last hurrah from a graceful bird? (4,4)
12 Tooth biting in sleep when it is freezing outside (8)
13 An alto could be jarring (6)
15 A crow heading out from a small stream (4)
16 Condition I see a lot is dwarfism (10)
19 Woollen fabrics wrinkled in some regular creases (10)
20 Reject ingredients of medical drug (4)
23 God provided your first branch (6)
25 No upper-class Incas settled here? (8)
27 Hardly a font applicable to certification (8)
28 Having false statements on bachelor's, they don't deserve to be looked at (6)
29 Placed golf ball around tree, swung and moved unsteadily (8)
30 Resolute support that's outwardly cunning (6)

Down
1 Cheerful carpenter, possibly (7)
2 Promiscuous hero seduced by crafty clues (9)
3 For two times, betray a religious leader (6)
5 Uncle would take that puppet (4)
6 One could be involved in intense workout (8)
7 Head of country, Queen to possess this? (5)
8 Switches to somewhat minor bolting horse (7)
11 Strongholds of religious sects supporting Left (7)
14 Navy is rather depressed (7)
17 Let go of rule when facing coldness after a lot of axe (9)
18 Defence to show off influence (3,5)
19 Military officer seizes yellow bag and small 7 Dn. (7)
21 Extremely deadly and foul family (7)
22 Honourable man emerging from dark times, say (6)
24 Leading milliner puts it on 3 Dn.? (5)
26 Friend, the game ends here! (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Some teachers be lecturesome about famous people (6)
4 Northern state gets a reduction — that's a blow! (8)
9 Caught entering playfully — Judge ruled out a crime (6) IN[-j](+C)EST
10 Last hurrah from a graceful bird? (4,4)
12 Tooth biting in sleep when it is freezing outside (8)
13 An alto could be jarring (6)
15 A crow heading out from a small stream (4) [-b]ROOK
16 Condition I see a lot is dwarfism (10)
19 Woollen fabrics wrinkled in some regular creases (10)
20 Reject ingredients of medical drug (4)
23 God provided your first branch (6) (RAM)(IF)(Y)
25 No upper-class Incas settled here? (8)
27 Hardly a font applicable to certification (8)
28 Having false statements on bachelor's, they don't deserve to be looked at (6)
29 Placed golf ball around tree, swung and moved unsteadily (8)
30 Resolute support that's outwardly cunning (6)

Down
1 Cheerful carpenter, possibly (7) CHIPPER [2]
2 Promiscuous hero seduced by crafty clues (9) LECHEROUS*
3 For two times, betray a religious leader (6)
5 Uncle would take that puppet (4)
6 One could be involved in intense workout (8)
7 Head of country, Queen to possess this? (5)
8 Switches to somewhat minor bolting horse (7)
11 Strongholds of religious sects supporting Left (7)
14 Navy is rather depressed (7)
17 Let go of rule when facing coldness after a lot of axe (9)
18 Defence to show off influence (3,5)
19 Military officer seizes yellow bag and small 7 Dn. (7)
21 Extremely deadly and foul family (7)
22 Honourable man emerging from dark times, say (6)
24 Leading milliner puts it on 3 Dn.? (5)
26 Friend, the game ends here! (4)

[Russellfhc]

[QUOTE=Saarang;1285705]Across
1 Some teachers be lecturesome about famous people (6)
4 Northern state gets a reduction — that's a blow! (8)
9 Caught entering playfully — Judge ruled out a crime (6)
10 Last hurrah from a graceful bird? (4,4)
12 Tooth biting in sleep when it is freezing outside (8)
13 An alto could be jarring (6)ATONAL
15 A crow heading out from a small stream (4)(-b)ROOK
16 Condition I see a lot is dwarfism (10)
19 Woollen fabrics wrinkled in some regular creases (10)
20 Reject ingredients of medical drug (4)
23 God provided your first branch (6)
25 No upper-class Incas settled here? (8)
27 Hardly a font applicable to certification (8)
28 Having false statements on bachelor's, they don't deserve to be looked at (6)
29 Placed golf ball around tree, swung and moved unsteadily (8)
30 Resolute support that's outwardly cunning (6)

Down
1 Cheerful carpenter, possibly (7)CHIPPER
2 Promiscuous hero seduced by crafty clues (9) LECHEROUS*
3 For two times, betray a religious leader (6)
5 Uncle would take that puppet (4)
6 One could be involved in intense workout (8)
7 Head of country, Queen to possess this? (5)C R OWN
8 Switches to somewhat minor bolting horse (7)
11 Strongholds of religious sects supporting Left (7)
14 Navy is rather depressed (7)
17 Let go of rule when facing coldness after a lot of axe (9)
18 Defence to show off influence (3,5)
19 Military officer seizes yellow bag and small 7 Dn. (7)
21 Extremely deadly and foul family (7)
22 Honourable man emerging from dark times, say (6)
24 Leading milliner puts it on 3 Dn.? (5)
26 Friend, the game ends here! (4)MATE