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1 Good idea — old fellow is held in high regard (4-7-2)
10 Had lost after sacrificing Bishop (5) EATEN
11 New Orleans is something you can get a feel of (9)
12 Outgoing text amended, keep writing till it's finished (9) EXTROVERT
13 Divine law to exclude a flower (5)
14 One passes away in a sterile environment (7) ASEPSIS
16 To salt away is hard for some people in the UK (7)
18 Chosen feature not a test (7)
20 In reality, it's from French act of frolicking (2,5)
22 Calls in to pass on a message (5)
24 Add and combine — becomes incomprehensible (9)
26 Hard sell other ideas without keeping runs in check (9)
27 He doesn't represent America in Olympics (5) USAIN
28 Breaking up — good in case Middle Eastern country is excluded (13) FRAGMENT
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2 Felt it needed to be raised a bit to empower (7) ENTITLE
3 With fire in the belly, angle at sea for crayfish (9)
4 Hurry to get pure cocaine out (5)
5 Continued corruption surreptitiously (9) UNNOTICED
6 Not bothered to give two of them (5)
7 Beginning shortly around morning time — it's paper work (7) ORIGAMI
8 Father and son facing production shortage (10,3) GENERATION GAP
9 Sight of Handel composing “An illusion” (7,2,4) SLEIGHT OF HAND
15 With Saturn in eighth house one gets somewhat worried (9)
17 Stock with sack on the back (5,4)
19 Tea dispenser's arms used to clutch eggs (7)
21 City in the past (7)
23 On empty stomach throw, discard (5)
25 Fold in — it's a simple attachment (5)
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Thanks MB. Yes, it seems to open up at irregular intervals. Last time, it was in the evening for me.
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Arden
ACROSS
1 Spies spoil a rejected script (7)
5 Feeling intolerant – I retired in other words (7)
9 By the time doctor returned it was the end (5)
10 Harness on time, suppressing stress (9)
11 Capital storehouse, as it's called (9)
12 Fish no good when drowned in booze (5)
13 Singer from the Orient is keen (4)
15 Old city prison has painting by Henry (8)
18 His sermons (some of them) take for ever...endless (8)
19 Strive to hold ball in the air (4)
22 Male dragged in to meet working ant (5)
24 Argue to take ancient stronghold within hours (4,5)
26 She's immaculate covering centre court – takes enormous effort (9)
27 Salt in cheese without name (5)
28 Oddly Iraq backs a talk arranged in a Syrian city (7)
29 Girl's sojourn on the mountain (7)
DOWN
1 There's nothing in a trick to turn on (6)
2 Annie does form a part of our DNA (9)
3 Surprised to have taken it (5)
4 Tend to feel inside paper cartridge (9)
5 At heart it's pole within pole (5)
6 Russian leader quit – exceptionally brave protecting church (9)
7 Making connections in a city in Germany (5)
8 Hesitate to leave girlfriend – missing child (6)
14 Scared, so vehicle taking us (9)
16 Strong suggestion of the French involvement in their socialist past (9)
17 A breeding ground overall (9)
20 Allow/don't allow – in short it's deadly (6)
21 Warning doctor to stay out of hospital (6)
23 Worth admitting former Italian player (5)
24 Scavenger on the way, two go away (5)
25 Force accomplished account (5)
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ACROSS
1 Spies spoil a rejected script (7)
5 Feeling intolerant – I retired in other words (7)
9 By the time doctor returned it was the end (5)
10 Harness on time, suppressing stress (9)
11 Capital storehouse, as it's called (9)
12 Fish no good when drowned in booze (5)
13 Singer from the Orient is keen (4)
15 Old city prison has painting by Henry (8)
18 His sermons (some of them) take for ever...endless (8)
19 Strive to hold ball in the air (4)
22 Male dragged in to meet working ant (5) EMMET
24 Argue to take ancient stronghold within hours (4,5)
26 She's immaculate covering centre court – takes enormous effort (9) HERCULEAN
27 Salt in cheese without name (5)
28 Oddly Iraq backs a talk arranged in a Syrian city (7) LATAKIA
29 Girl's sojourn on the mountain (7)
DOWN
1 There's nothing in a trick to turn on (6)
2 Annie does form a part of our DNA (9)
3 Surprised to have taken it (5)
4 Tend to feel inside paper cartridge (9)
5 At heart it's pole within pole (5)
6 Russian leader quit – exceptionally brave protecting church (9)
7 Making connections in a city in Germany (5)
8 Hesitate to leave girlfriend – missing child (6)
14 Scared, so vehicle taking us (9) AWESTRUCK
16 Strong suggestion of the French involvement in their socialist past (9)
17 A breeding ground overall (9)
20 Allow/don't allow – in short it's deadly (6) LETHAL
21 Warning doctor to stay out of hospital (6)
23 Worth admitting former Italian player (5)
24 Scavenger on the way, two go away (5)
25 Force accomplished account (5)
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Incognito
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8 Top medal or .... (4)
9 Soldiers' endurance training trip came to Ruhr erroneously (5,5)
10 Red strand (6)
11 Organ is in favour of country (8)
12 Fastest pirates sailed around Land's End (8)
14 Sister's evil arrangement to get precious metal (6)
16 Composer residing in Korba, Chhattisgarh (4)
17 The endless fight to fling (5)
18 Loop back to Lido, perhaps (4)
19 Sage dancing around a couple of ladies made foolish mistakes (6)
21 Tabasco, for example, may lead to fiery lip (3,5)
23 Sailor and German soldier make plenty (8)
26 Reckless around Kangaroo Island initially and dissolute (6)
27 Loyal support to Albert with support to a Scotsman’s church (10)
28 Propellers are outside a river skiff in the beginning (4)
DOWN
1 Beach policeman takes a taxi to an airport at first (10)
2 Scold Monisha gallivanting around capital of Delaware (8)
3 Brother, New Zealand has some enthusiasm — it will get a medal, perhaps (6)
4 Assault Miss Spring (4)
5 Nonet was confused about instrument (5,3)
6 “Peanut” Jimmy changes sides finally and forms consortium of companies acting in concert (6)
7 Child leaves premium whiskey for highlander (4)
13 Illuminating device that is carried to Roman Catholic hospital (5)
15 They despatch bad spirits, so Rex cries violently (10)
17 Island's model male is in Asia (8)
18 Under a flat wooden piece, you'll find 100 organisms (8)
20 Sportsperson’s dealer in hot property has right ... (6)
22 ... goal to obtain black material in the beginning (6)
24 Run with a rifle part made by Lieutenant under tree (4)
25 Small part of bulletin/yearbook (4)
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8 Top medal or .... (4) GOLD
9 Soldiers' endurance training trip came to Ruhr erroneously (5,5)
10 Red strand (6)
11 Organ is in favour of country (8) PROSTATE
12 Fastest pirates sailed around Land's End (8)
14 Sister's evil arrangement to get precious metal (6)
16 Composer residing in Korba, Chhattisgarh (4)
17 The endless fight to fling (5)
18 Loop back to Lido, perhaps (4)
19 Sage dancing around a couple of ladies made foolish mistakes (6)
21 Tabasco, for example, may lead to fiery lip (3,5)
23 Sailor and German soldier make plenty (8)
26 Reckless around Kangaroo Island initially and dissolute (6)
27 Loyal support to Albert with support to a Scotsman’s church (10)
28 Propellers are outside a river skiff in the beginning (4)
DOWN
1 Beach policeman takes a taxi to an airport at first (10)
2 Scold Monisha gallivanting around capital of Delaware (8) ADMONISH
3 Brother, New Zealand has some enthusiasm — it will get a medal, perhaps (6) BRONZE
4 Assault Miss Spring (4)
5 Nonet was confused about instrument (5,3) TENON SAW
6 “Peanut” Jimmy changes sides finally and forms consortium of companies acting in concert (6)
7 Child leaves premium whiskey for highlander (4)
13 Illuminating device that is carried to Roman Catholic hospital (5)
15 They despatch bad spirits, so Rex cries violently (10)
17 Island's model male is in Asia (8)
18 Under a flat wooden piece, you'll find 100 organisms (8)
20 Sportsperson’s dealer in hot property has right ... (6)
22 ... goal to obtain black material in the beginning (6)
24 Run with a rifle part made by Lieutenant under tree (4)
25 Small part of bulletin/yearbook (4)
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Incognito
ACROSS
8 Money found twice in Kumta, Karnataka (4)
9 Non-professionalism of a ship's officer standing in front of a Kashmiri town station master (10)
10 Expression of reverence for a girl in residence (6)
11 Parishioners give up extraordinary porn and reform in U-boat Alley (5,3)
12 Stop quietly in front of ape showing some rage and display part of a book (8)
14 Bad reputation of Indian lady followed by confused May (6)
16 With a bit of raspberry, pie can be made ready to eat (4)
17 Edible tuber returned by an ancient South American (5)
18 -10, as a Roman might write (4)
19 Strangely, crushed Easter lily exudes salt compound (6)
21 Engine housings made by gyrating belly dancers after departure of Byrd running amok (8)
23 Dressing a boy covered with mud (5,3)
26 PM's father's plant (6)
27 Because king first exiled head showing creativity (10)
28 Thing on a list regularly seen during diathermy (4)
DOWN
1 Ma, is anyone confused about a condiment? (10)
2 'appy male dances and gets fruit (3,5)
3 Fictional dupe ma creates (4-2)
4 I'm going back carrying silver for wise men (4)
5 Aid miner haphazardly from surface line running between poles (8)
6 Famous cooking show, in short, shows irate Frenchman throwing nan (2,4)
7 Micro, small and medium enterprises created by setter around South Madras, initially (1,1,1,1)
13 Synthetic material found during bone-yard renovation after removal of bed (5)
15 Bowler's feat hiding six balls under a young girl (6,4)
17 Play some composition and people dance around these (8)
18 Nordic figure made by using minced yak liver (8)
20 Some Vicar uses a flier (6)
22 Plant money around master (6)
24 Take Aluminium along with two bits of Sodium, too (4)
25 Reel back and give lascivious look (4)
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8 Money found twice in Kumta, Karnataka (4)
9 Non-professionalism of a ship's officer standing in front of a Kashmiri town station master (10)
10 Expression of reverence for a girl in residence (6)
11 Parishioners give up extraordinary porn and reform in U-boat Alley (5,3)
12 Stop quietly in front of ape showing some rage and display part of a book (8)
14 Bad reputation of Indian lady followed by confused May (6)
16 With a bit of raspberry, pie can be made ready to eat (4)
17 Edible tuber returned by an ancient South American (5)
18 -10, as a Roman might write (4) VIII
19 Strangely, crushed Easter lily exudes salt compound (6)
21 Engine housings made by gyrating belly dancers after departure of Byrd running amok (8) NACELLES
23 Dressing a boy covered with mud (5,3) SALAD OIL
26 PM's father's plant (6) MAYPOP
27 Because king first exiled head showing creativity (10) ASTUTENESS
28 Thing on a list regularly seen during diathermy (4)
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1 Ma, is anyone confused about a condiment? (10)
2 'appy male dances and gets fruit (3,5)
3 Fictional dupe ma creates (4-2)
4 I'm going back carrying silver for wise men (4)
5 Aid miner haphazardly from surface line running between poles (8)
6 Famous cooking show, in short, shows irate Frenchman throwing nan (2,4)
7 Micro, small and medium enterprises created by setter around South Madras, initially (1,1,1,1)
13 Synthetic material found during bone-yard renovation after removal of bed (5)
15 Bowler's feat hiding six balls under a young girl (6,4)
17 Play some composition and people dance around these (8)
18 Nordic figure made by using minced yak liver (8)
20 Some Vicar uses a flier (6)
22 Plant money around master (6)
24 Take Aluminium along with two bits of Sodium, too (4)
25 Reel back and give lascivious look (4)
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Lightning
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8 One displaying warning around university to get court order (4,5,6)
9 About to look for probe (8)
10 One amidst exchange of abuse (6)
11 Relatives for a change are flexible (9)
12 Vice left in area for tents (5)
15 Experienced accountant joins assistant lawyer and engineer (7)
17 Approach criminal with diplomacy (7)
19 Rapid ships in the navy (5)
20 Confused representative returns to mistakenly expel democrat (9)
23 CIA spy for the most part extremely crazy (6)
25 Witty saying — a top gem constructed with humour primarily (8)
26 Magician gets religious man to move one toe with a twig? Ordinary ruse for starters (15)
DOWN
1 Expression of toast king blurted out at English cottage, say (6)
2 Decisively win prize in lottery (10)
3 Bob for one with a slithery move (9)
4 A special check for building material (7)
5 Join peacekeepers with appeal and energy (5)
6 Saturn regularly orbiting a celestial body (4)
7 Account a medic modified for researcher (8)
13 Maybe a top location to place one’s name? (10)
14 Side perhaps for dividing national force — it is not commercially motivated (9)
16 Proceed right into passage of short story (8)
18 Cream spread on one cold porcelain dish (7)
21 Departed with two grand, returned to get a drink (6)
22 Pessimist often crying in public at the end (5)
24 Retreat in fine state (4)
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8 One displaying warning around university to get court order (4,5,6)
9 About to look for probe (8)
10 One amidst exchange of abuse (6) TIRADE
11 Relatives for a change are flexible (9)
12 Vice left in area for tents (5)
15 Experienced accountant joins assistant lawyer and engineer (7)
17 Approach criminal with diplomacy (7)
19 Rapid ships in the navy (5)
20 Confused representative returns to mistakenly expel democrat (9)
23 CIA spy for the most part extremely crazy (6)
25 Witty saying — a top gem constructed with humour primarily (8)
26 Magician gets religious man to move one toe with a twig? Ordinary ruse for starters (15)
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1 Expression of toast king blurted out at English cottage, say (6)
2 Decisively win prize in lottery (10)
3 Bob for one with a slithery move (9)
4 A special check for building material (7) ASPHALT
5 Join peacekeepers with appeal and energy (5) UNITE
6 Saturn regularly orbiting a celestial body (4) STAR
7 Account a medic modified for researcher (8) ACADEMIC
13 Maybe a top location to place one’s name? (10)
14 Side perhaps for dividing national force — it is not commercially motivated (9)
16 Proceed right into passage of short story (8)
18 Cream spread on one cold porcelain dish (7)
21 Departed with two grand, returned to get a drink (6)
22 Pessimist often crying in public at the end (5)
24 Retreat in fine state (4)