Dear friends,
very aptly, auspiciously I open our new thread on the Vijayadasami! Please post your answers here!
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Dear friends,
very aptly, auspiciously I open our new thread on the Vijayadasami! Please post your answers here!
Across
1Places where distressing activities take place as a routine (6,5)
9Company car woman takes for bullfight (7)
10Main colour? (3-4) SEA BLUE
11Graduate gains colour, having dropped all clothes (5) BARED
12Getting dumpy nose fixed, acquire another name (9) PSEUDONYM
13Brief from smarter setter (5) TERSE
15Goes too far while climbing the staircase? (9) OVERSTEPS
18Reassert a refurbishment is needed for places from where no driving should be made (4,5)
21One getting up for part of flight (5)
22Soldier to abandon traitor (6,3)
24Yes, a high school may have these maids (5)
26Circumspect Creole admits good artist (2,5)
27Nothing to one dress brought back from range (7)
28Activity happening in 1ac. or as part of some Hindu ritual (11)
Down
1One who criticises people but not to their faces (9)
2More infrequent artist on engineer’s third circuit (5)
3Reviled so badly, they act badly (9)
4It removes dirt from locks (7)
5Old boy on spectacle that’s disgusting (7)
6Good man with viewpoint (5)
7Malicious reports not initiated by people living in Sri Lanka, say (8)
8Treatment that creates waves in the hair salon (4)
14Travelled, we hear, to initial info by the way (4,4)
16Runnel — a small measure in the thoroughfare (9)
17Putting pressure on troublesome girl to leave (9)
19One is underneath a church official as derived by logic (1,6)
20An act is reviewed as utterly wicked (7)
22Said to have longed for having the colour changed (4)
23Smoke emanating from three chulahs (5)
25Air India to uphold liberal defence (5)
Across
1 Places where distressing activities take place as a routine (6,5)
9 Company car woman takes for bullfight (7)
10 Main colour? (3-4) SEA BLUE
11 Graduate gains colour, having dropped all clothes (5) BARED
12 Getting dumpy nose fixed, acquire another name (9) PSEUDONYM
13 Brief from smarter setter (5) TERSE
15 Goes too far while climbing the staircase? (9) OVERSTEPS
18 Reassert a refurbishment is needed for places from where no driving should be made (4,5)
21 One getting up for part of flight (5)
22 Soldier to abandon traitor (6,3)
24 Yes, a high school may have these maids (5)
26 Circumspect Creole admits good artist (2,5)
27 Nothing to one dress brought back from range (7)
28 Activity happening in 1ac. or as part of some Hindu ritual (11)
Down
1 One who criticises people but not to their faces (9)
2 More infrequent artist on engineer’s third circuit (5)
3 Reviled so badly, they act badly (9) EVILDOERS
4 It removes dirt from locks (7)
5 Old boy on spectacle that’s disgusting (7) OBSECENE
6 Good man with viewpoint (5) STAND
7 Malicious reports not initiated by people living in Sri Lanka, say (8) SLANDERS
8 Treatment that creates waves in the hair salon (4) PERM
14 Travelled, we hear, to initial info by the way (4,4)
16 Runnel — a small measure in the thoroughfare (9)
17 Putting pressure on troublesome girl to leave (9)
19 One is underneath a church official as derived by logic (1,6)
20 An act is reviewed as utterly wicked (7)
22 Said to have longed for having the colour changed (4)
23 Smoke emanating from three chulahs (5)
25 Air India to uphold liberal defence (5)
Across
1 Places where distressing activities take place as a routine (6,5) BARBER SHOPS
9 Company car woman takes for bullfight (7) CORRIDA
10 Main colour? (3-4) SEA BLUE
11 Graduate gains colour, having dropped all clothes (5) BARED
12 Getting dumpy nose fixed, acquire another name (9) PSEUDONYM
13 Brief from smarter setter (5) TERSE
15 Goes too far while climbing the staircase? (9) OVERSTEPS
18 Reassert a refurbishment is needed for places from where no driving should be made (4,5) REAR SEATS
21 One getting up for part of flight (5) RISER
22 Soldier to abandon traitor (6,3) DESERT RAT
24 Yes, a high school may have these maids (5)
26 Circumspect Creole admits good artist (2,5)
27 Nothing to one dress brought back from range (7)
28 Activity happening in 1ac. or as part of some Hindu ritual (11)
Down
1 One who criticises people but not to their faces (9)
2 More infrequent artist on engineer’s third circuit (5)
3 Reviled so badly, they act badly (9) EVILDOERS
4 It removes dirt from locks (7)
5 Old boy on spectacle that’s disgusting (7) OBSECENE
6 Good man with viewpoint (5) STAND
7 Malicious reports not initiated by people living in Sri Lanka, say (8) SLANDERS
8 Treatment that creates waves in the hair salon (4) PERM
14 Travelled, we hear, to initial info by the way (4,4)
16 Runnel — a small measure in the thoroughfare (9)
17 Putting pressure on troublesome girl to leave (9)
19 One is underneath a church official as derived by logic (1,6)
20 An act is reviewed as utterly wicked (7)
22 Said to have longed for having the colour changed (4)
23 Smoke emanating from three chulahs (5)
25 Air India to uphold liberal defence (5)
Across
1 Places where distressing activities take place as a routine (6,5) BARBER SHOPS
9 Company car woman takes for bullfight (7) CORRIDA
10 Main colour? (3-4) SEA BLUE
11 Graduate gains colour, having dropped all clothes (5) BARED
12 Getting dumpy nose fixed, acquire another name (9) PSEUDONYM
13 Brief from smarter setter (5) TERSE
15 Goes too far while climbing the staircase? (9) OVERSTEPS
18 Reassert a refurbishment is needed for places from where no driving should be made (4,5) REAR SEATS
21 One getting up for part of flight (5) RISER
22 Soldier to abandon traitor (6,3) DESERT RAT
24 Yes, a high school may have these maids (5)
26 Circumspect Creole admits good artist (2,5)
27 Nothing to one dress brought back from range (7)
28 Activity happening in 1ac. or as part of some Hindu ritual (11)
Down
1 One who criticises people but not to their faces (9)BACKBITER
2 More infrequent artist on engineer’s third circuit (5)RARER
3 Reviled so badly, they act badly (9) EVILDOERS
4 It removes dirt from locks (7)SHAMPOO
5 Old boy on spectacle that’s disgusting (7) OBSECENE
6 Good man with viewpoint (5) STAND
7 Malicious reports not initiated by people living in Sri Lanka, say (8) SLANDERS
8 Treatment that creates waves in the hair salon (4) PERM
14 Travelled, we hear, to initial info by the way (4,4)ROAD SIGN
16 Runnel — a small measure in the thoroughfare (9)
17 Putting pressure on troublesome girl to leave (9)
19 One is underneath a church official as derived by logic (1,6)
20 An act is reviewed as utterly wicked (7)SATANIC
22 Said to have longed for having the colour changed (4)
23 Smoke emanating from three chulahs (5)
25 Air India to uphold liberal defence (5)
Across
1 Places where distressing activities take place as a routine (6,5) BARBER SHOPS
9 Company car woman takes for bullfight (7) CORRIDA
10 Main colour? (3-4) SEA BLUE
11 Graduate gains colour, having dropped all clothes (5) BARED
12 Getting dumpy nose fixed, acquire another name (9) PSEUDONYM
13 Brief from smarter setter (5) TERSE
15 Goes too far while climbing the staircase? (9) OVERSTEPS
18 Reassert a refurbishment is needed for places from where no driving should be made (4,5) REAR SEATS
21 One getting up for part of flight (5) RISER
22 Soldier to abandon traitor (6,3) DESERT RAT
24 Yes, a high school may have these maids (5) AYAHS
26 Circumspect Creole admits good artist (2,5) EL GRECO
27 Nothing to one dress brought back from range (7) NILGIRI
28 Activity happening in 1ac. or as part of some Hindu ritual (11) HAIRCUTTING
Down
1 One who criticises people but not to their faces (9)BACKBITER
2 More infrequent artist on engineer’s third circuit (5)RARER
3 Reviled so badly, they act badly (9) EVILDOERS
4 It removes dirt from locks (7)SHAMPOO
5 Old boy on spectacle that’s disgusting (7) OBSECENE
6 Good man with viewpoint (5) STAND
7 Malicious reports not initiated by people living in Sri Lanka, say (8) SLANDERS
8 Treatment that creates waves in the hair salon (4) PERM
14 Travelled, we hear, to initial info by the way (4,4)ROAD SIGN
16 Runnel — a small measure in the thoroughfare (9) STREAMLET
17 Putting pressure on troublesome girl to leave (9) STRESSING
19 One is underneath a church official as derived by logic (1,6) A PRIORI
20 An act is reviewed as utterly wicked (7)SATANIC
22 Said to have longed for having the colour changed (4) DYED
23 Smoke emanating from three chulahs (5) REECH
25 Air India to uphold liberal defence (5) ALIBI
:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!
Across
1My circle never gets heart disease (8)
6Fellow after fellow ignored directions from mature woman (4)
9Old king with a different tilt among motorists (6) ATTILA
10Beg hospital department to repair tear (7) ENTREAT
13What one in control of a card game has (5,4) UPPER HAND
14Former monastic head (5) PRIOR
15How some things come and go? (4) EASY
16Director of 1939 Wayne film? (10)
19Logo on a knit shirt seen in a field game (4,6)
21Custom withdrawn to admit a biblical character (4)
24Crater found in dusty Cholamandel (5)
25Consequence from running at the farm (9)
26Base soldier withdrawing with man of rank (7)
27Bridge in Chennai born nobleman announced (6)
28Load no small nail (4)
29Reduce speed, following machine setting (8)
Down
2A short month’s work for American swimmer (7)
3Twigs large rise is manipulated (6)
4Failure to secrete milk? A girl’s work initiating immediate action (9)
5Concede you’re beginning to idle waywardly(5)
7A maiden girl from the U.S. (7)
8Delayed reaction from handcrafter, though technomaniac (12)
11Subjects royal evicted from the hot region (6)
12Sit up! A report transported a person like the Mahatma (5,7)
17Indian political leader rises in greed that is increased (9)
18Andhra Pradesh doctor goes through most of fate in self-confidence (6)
20The French prisoner I contacted initially is brief (7)
22Alcoholic beverage served in two streets is most past its due date (7)
23Meet to support the Cockney woman (6)
25A ray of sunshine on the ship’s side (5)
Across
1 My circle never gets heart disease (8)
6 Fellow after fellow ignored directions from mature woman (4) MAMA
9 Old king with a different tilt among motorists (6) ATTILA
10 Beg hospital department to repair tear (7) ENTREAT
13 What one in control of a card game has (5,4) UPPER HAND
14 Former monastic head (5) PRIOR
15 How some things come and go? (4) EASY
16 Director of 1939 Wayne film? (10) SATGECOACH
19 Logo on a knit shirt seen in a field game (4,6)
21 Custom withdrawn to admit a biblical character (4) ESAU
24 Crater found in dusty Cholamandel (5)
25 Consequence from running at the farm (9) AFTERMATH
26 Base soldier withdrawing with man of rank (7)
27 Bridge in Chennai born nobleman announced (6)
28 Load no small nail (4)
29 Reduce speed, following machine setting (8)
Down
2 A short month’s work for American swimmer (7)
3 Twigs large rise is manipulated (6)
4 Failure to secrete milk? A girl’s work initiating immediate action (9)
5 Concede you’re beginning to idle waywardly(5)
7 A maiden girl from the U.S. (7)
8 Delayed reaction from handcrafter, though technomaniac (12) AFTERTHOUGHT
11 Subjects royal evicted from the hot region (6)
12 Sit up! A report transported a person like the Mahatma (5,7)
17 Indian political leader rises in greed that is increased (9)
18 Andhra Pradesh doctor goes through most of fate in self-confidence (6)
20 The French prisoner I contacted initially is brief (7)
22 Alcoholic beverage served in two streets is most past its due date (7)
23 Meet to support the Cockney woman (6)
25 A ray of sunshine on the ship’s side (5)
Across
1 My circle never gets heart disease (8)
6 Fellow after fellow ignored directions from mature woman (4) MAMA
9 Old king with a different tilt among motorists (6) ATTILA
10 Beg hospital department to repair tear (7) ENTREAT
13 What one in control of a card game has (5,4) UPPER HAND
14 Former monastic head (5) PRIOR
15 How some things come and go? (4) EASY
16 Director of 1939 Wayne film? (10) SATGECOACH
19 Logo on a knit shirt seen in a field game (4,6)
21 Custom withdrawn to admit a biblical character (4) ESAU
24 Crater found in dusty Cholamandel (5)
25 Consequence from running at the farm (9) AFTERMATH
26 Base soldier withdrawing with man of rank (7)
27 Bridge in Chennai born nobleman announced (6)
28 Load no small nail (4)
29 Reduce speed, following machine setting (8)
Down
2 A short month’s work for American swimmer (7)OCTOPUS
3 Twigs large rise is manipulated (6)
4 Failure to secrete milk? A girl’s work initiating immediate action (9)
5 Concede you’re beginning to idle waywardly(5)
7 A maiden girl from the U.S. (7)AMERICA
8 Delayed reaction from handcrafter, though technomaniac (12) AFTERTHOUGHT
11 Subjects royal evicted from the hot region (6)
12 Sit up! A report transported a person like the Mahatma (5,7)
17 Indian political leader rises in greed that is increased (9)
18 Andhra Pradesh doctor goes through most of fate in self-confidence (6)APLOMB
20 The French prisoner I contacted initially is brief (7)LACONIC
22 Alcoholic beverage served in two streets is most past its due date (7)
23 Meet to support the Cockney woman (6)
25 A ray of sunshine on the ship’s side (5)ABEAM
Across
1 My circle never gets heart disease (8)
6 Fellow after fellow ignored directions from mature woman (4) MAMA
9 Old king with a different tilt among motorists (6) ATTILA
10 Beg hospital department to repair tear (7) ENTREAT
13 What one in control of a card game has (5,4) UPPER HAND
14 Former monastic head (5) PRIOR
15 How some things come and go? (4) EASY
16 Director of 1939 Wayne film? (10) SATGECOACH
19 Logo on a knit shirt seen in a field game (4,6)
21 Custom withdrawn to admit a biblical character (4) ESAU
24 Crater found in dusty Cholamandel (5)
25 Consequence from running at the farm (9) AFTERMATH
26 Base soldier withdrawing with man of rank (7)
27 Bridge in Chennai born nobleman announced (6)
28 Load no small nail (4)
29 Reduce speed, following machine setting (8)
Down
2 A short month’s work for American swimmer (7)OCTOPUS
3 Twigs large rise is manipulated (6) OSIERS
4 Failure to secrete milk? A girl’s work initiating immediate action (9) AGALACTIA
5 Concede you’re beginning to idle waywardly(5) YIELD
7 A maiden girl from the U.S. (7)AMERICA
8 Delayed reaction from handcrafter, though technomaniac (12) AFTERTHOUGHT
11 Subjects royal evicted from the hot region (6) TOPICS
12 Sit up! A report transported a person like the Mahatma (5,7) SUPER PATRIOT
17 Indian political leader rises in greed that is increased (9)
18 Andhra Pradesh doctor goes through most of fate in self-confidence (6)APLOMB
20 The French prisoner I contacted initially is brief (7)LACONIC
22 Alcoholic beverage served in two streets is most past its due date (7)
23 Meet to support the Cockney woman (6)
25 A ray of sunshine on the ship’s side (5)ABEAM
Across
1 My circle never gets heart disease (8)CORONARY
6 Fellow after fellow ignored directions from mature woman (4) MAMA
9 Old king with a different tilt among motorists (6) ATTILA
10 Beg hospital department to repair tear (7) ENTREAT
13 What one in control of a card game has (5,4) UPPER HAND
14 Former monastic head (5) PRIOR
15 How some things come and go? (4) EASY
16 Director of 1939 Wayne film? (10) STAGECOACH
19 Logo on a knit shirt seen in a field game (4,6)POLO PLAYER
21 Custom withdrawn to admit a biblical character (4) ESAU
24 Crater found in dusty Cholamandel (5)TYCHO
25 Consequence from running at the farm (9) AFTERMATH
26 Base soldier withdrawing with man of rank (7)IGNOBLE
27 Bridge in Chennai born nobleman announced (6)NAPIER
28 Load no small nail (4)TACK
29 Reduce speed, following machine setting (8)MODERATE
Down
2 A short month’s work for American swimmer (7)OCTOPUS
3 Twigs large rise is manipulated (6) OSIERS
4 Failure to secrete milk? A girl’s work initiating immediate action (9) AGALACTIA
5 Concede you’re beginning to idle waywardly(5) YIELD
7 A maiden girl from the U.S. (7)AMERICA
8 Delayed reaction from handcrafter, though technomaniac (12) AFTERTHOUGHT
11 Subjects royal evicted from the hot region (6) TOPICS
12 Sit up! A report transported a person like the Mahatma (5,7) SUPER PATRIOT
17 Indian political leader rises in greed that is increased (9)GREATENED
18 Andhra Pradesh doctor goes through most of fate in self-confidence (6)APLOMB
20 The French prisoner I contacted initially is brief (7)LACONIC
22 Alcoholic beverage served in two streets is most past its due date (7)STALEST
23 Meet to support the Cockney woman (6)PROPER
25 A ray of sunshine on the ship’s side (5)ABEAM
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
Across
1Most clever statue disposition on thoroughfare (8) ASTUTEST
5Five take a ride — different, not all the same (6) VARIED
9Smooth operator, Congress leader is one causing damage (7) CHARMER
10Monkey found in section of the low wall (7) PARAPET
11Zurich folk get going for a delicacy (5,4) SWISS ROLL
12Head right to mountain country (5)
13Nervous journalist meets heartless guy (4)
14One sports this habit swimmingly (9)
17Analysis that might say ‘be positive’? (5,4)
19One artist starts querying about country (4)
23Assesses speeds (5)
24Dead with detested thing — not a skin eruption (9)
25Biased — is liar apt to be so? (7)
26He accuses that I am divine without right (7)
27Avalanche faced by man back for winter Olympics event (6)
28Owing money, journalist is beholden (8)
Down
1Accountant Chief of Staff Edward confronted boldly (8)
2Team leader facilitating mild mockery (7)
3A master in examination that’s least threatening (6)
4Former British Premier revises terrible prose (3,6,4)
6They man the flying machines (8)
7Powers not all majestic (7)
8Pipe residue in vial brother disowned, daughter accepted (6)
10Where suspects are detained for questioning (6,7)
15Big talk about snake’s prick (8)
16Fruit the little boy squeezed (8)
18Word for word or ‘wrod’ for ‘word’ (7)
20Construct again recent presentation involving ace (2-5)
21Complained about exercise in urban pattern (6)
22Put together necessary food? (6)
Across
1 Most clever statue disposition on thoroughfare (8) ASTUTEST
5 Five take a ride — different, not all the same (6) VARIED
9 Smooth operator, Congress leader is one causing damage (7) CHARMER
10 Monkey found in section of the low wall (7) PARAPET
11 Zurich folk get going for a delicacy (5,4) SWISS ROLL
12 Head right to mountain country (5)
13 Nervous journalist meets heartless guy (4) EDGY
14 One sports this habit swimmingly (9)
17 Analysis that might say ‘be positive’? (5,4)
19 One artist starts querying about country (4)
23 Assesses speeds (5)
24 Dead with detested thing — not a skin eruption (9)
25 Biased — is liar apt to be so? (7)
26 He accuses that I am divine without right (7)
27 Avalanche faced by man back for winter Olympics event (6)
28 Owing money, journalist is beholden (8)
Down
1 Accountant Chief of Staff Edward confronted boldly (8) ACCOSTED
2 Team leader facilitating mild mockery (7) TEASING
3 A master in examination that’s least threatening (6) TAMEST
4 Former British Premier revises terrible prose (3,6,4) SIR ROBERT PEEL
6 They man the flying machines (8)
7 Powers not all majestic (7)
8 Pipe residue in vial brother disowned, daughter accepted (6)
10 Where suspects are detained for questioning (6,7)
15 Big talk about snake’s prick (8)
16 Fruit the little boy squeezed (8)
18 Word for word or ‘wrod’ for ‘word’ (7)
20 Construct again recent presentation involving ace (2-5)
21 Complained about exercise in urban pattern (6)
22 Put together necessary food? (6)
Across
1 Most clever statue disposition on thoroughfare (8) ASTUTEST
5 Five take a ride — different, not all the same (6) VARIED
9 Smooth operator, Congress leader is one causing damage (7) CHARMER
10 Monkey found in section of the low wall (7) PARAPET
11 Zurich folk get going for a delicacy (5,4) SWISS ROLL
12 Head right to mountain country (5) RURAL
13 Nervous journalist meets heartless guy (4) EDGY
14 One sports this habit swimmingly (9) BEACHWEAR
17 Analysis that might say ‘be positive’? (5,4) BLOOD TEST
19 One artist starts querying about country (4) IRAQ
23 Assesses speeds (5) RATES
24 Dead with detested thing — not a skin eruption (9)
25 Biased — is liar apt to be so? (7)
26 He accuses that I am divine without right (7)
27 Avalanche faced by man back for winter Olympics event (6)
28 Owing money, journalist is beholden (8)
Down
1 Accountant Chief of Staff Edward confronted boldly (8) ACCOSTED
2 Team leader facilitating mild mockery (7) TEASING
3 A master in examination that’s least threatening (6) TAMEST
4 Former British Premier revises terrible prose (3,6,4) SIR ROBERT PEEL
6 They man the flying machines (8)
7 Powers not all majestic (7)
8 Pipe residue in vial brother disowned, daughter accepted (6)
10 Where suspects are detained for questioning (6,7)
15 Big talk about snake’s prick (8)
16 Fruit the little boy squeezed (8)
18 Word for word or ‘wrod’ for ‘word’ (7)
20 Construct again recent presentation involving ace (2-5)
21 Complained about exercise in urban pattern (6)
22 Put together necessary food? (6)
Across
1 Most clever statue disposition on thoroughfare (8) ASTUTEST
5 Five take a ride — different, not all the same (6) VARIED
9 Smooth operator, Congress leader is one causing damage (7) CHARMER
10 Monkey found in section of the low wall (7) PARAPET
11 Zurich folk get going for a delicacy (5,4) SWISS ROLL
12 Head right to mountain country (5) RURAL
13 Nervous journalist meets heartless guy (4) EDGY
14 One sports this habit swimmingly (9) BEACHWEAR
17 Analysis that might say ‘be positive’? (5,4) BLOOD TEST
19 One artist starts querying about country (4) IRAQ
23 Assesses speeds (5) RATES
24 Dead with detested thing — not a skin eruption (9)
25 Biased — is liar apt to be so? (7)
26 He accuses that I am divine without right (7)
27 Avalanche faced by man back for winter Olympics event (6)
28 Owing money, journalist is beholden (8)
Down
1 Accountant Chief of Staff Edward confronted boldly (8) ACCOSTED
2 Team leader facilitating mild mockery (7) TEASING
3 A master in examination that’s least threatening (6) TAMEST
4 Former British Premier revises terrible prose (3,6,4) SIR ROBERT PEEL
6 They man the flying machines (8)AIRCREWS
7 Powers not all majestic (7)IMPERIA
8 Pipe residue in vial brother disowned, daughter accepted (6)
10 Where suspects are detained for questioning (6,7)POLICE STATION
15 Big talk about snake’s prick (8)BOASTING
16 Fruit the little boy squeezed (8)
18 Word for word or ‘wrod’ for ‘word’ (7)LITERAL
20 Construct again recent presentation involving ace (2-5)
21 Complained about exercise in urban pattern (6)
22 Put together necessary food? (6)
Across
1 Most clever statue disposition on thoroughfare (8) ASTUTEST
5 Five take a ride — different, not all the same (6) VARIED
9 Smooth operator, Congress leader is one causing damage (7) CHARMER
10 Monkey found in section of the low wall (7) PARAPET
11 Zurich folk get going for a delicacy (5,4) SWISS ROLL
12 Head right to mountain country (5) RURAL
13 Nervous journalist meets heartless guy (4) EDGY
14 One sports this habit swimmingly (9) BEACHWEAR
17 Analysis that might say ‘be positive’? (5,4) BLOOD TEST
19 One artist starts querying about country (4) IRAQ
23 Assesses speeds (5) RATES
24 Dead with detested thing — not a skin eruption (9)EXANTHEMA
25 Biased — is liar apt to be so? (7)PARTIAL
26 He accuses that I am divine without right (7)IMPEACH
27 Avalanche faced by man back for winter Olympics event (6)DELUGE
28 Owing money, journalist is beholden (8)INDEBTED
Down
1 Accountant Chief of Staff Edward confronted boldly (8) ACCOSTED
2 Team leader facilitating mild mockery (7) TEASING
3 A master in examination that’s least threatening (6) TAMEST
4 Former British Premier revises terrible prose (3,6,4) SIR ROBERT PEEL
6 They man the flying machines (8)AIRCREWS
7 Powers not all majestic (7)IMPERIA
8 Pipe residue in vial brother disowned, daughter accepted (6)DOTTLE
10 Where suspects are detained for questioning (6,7)POLICE STATION
15 Big talk about snake’s prick (8)BOASTING
16 Fruit the little boy squeezed (8)SQUASHED
18 Word for word or ‘wrod’ for ‘word’ (7)LITERAL
20 Construct again recent presentation involving ace (2-5)RE-ENACT
21 Complained about exercise in urban pattern (6)GRIPED
22 Put together necessary food? (6)STAPLE
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
Across
1 He refuses to accept East German’s wealthy (7)
5 Not in favour of a poem (6) AVERSE
9 Paintings showing birds around top of nest (5)
10 Batons aid in meting out torture (9) BASTINADO
11 Work you finally gave is rich (7)
12 The French tower first for one who sees things (7)
13 Trustee to put a stop to general drift (5)
14 Party a long time detaining Indian dancer (9)
16 What 15 to a nearly full house looks for (5,4)
19 Redrafting of deed carrying notary’s initial brought to a close (5)
21 Money spent to bring in leading pandit to perform better than others (7)
23 Black ducks in container in the guard’s van (7) CABOOSE
24 Certainly easy (2,7)
25 Concerning woman town official (5)
26 Mystical knowledge one’s found after strange song (6)
27 Look up to hero worship? (7)
Down
1 Very tired, after having gone on an errand at a nobleman’s bidding (3,3,3,5)
2 Not up to certain monk’s hairdo (7) TONSURE
3 Detains stranger as a substitute (7)
4 Hospital not too competent, though fit for staying (9)
5 A small group’s wealth (5)
6 Record I and French parish priest have taste (7)
7 Was somehow greeting on Long Island in a foreign language (7)
8 U.S. city church officials get tonnes of building material (8,6) PORTLAND CEMENT
15 U.S. city detective more furious with untimely arrival (9)
17 Take unfair advantage of Punjab University workers coming up with short refusal (3,4)
18 Shows age and is cowardly (7)
19 Gets on board Oriental doctor on vessel to the South (7)
20 See — one doc strays into the Bishop’s district (7)
22 Makes a long-distance call? (5)
Across
1 He refuses to accept East German’s wealthy (7)
5 Not in favour of a poem (6) AVERSE
9 Paintings showing birds around top of nest (5)
10 Batons aid in meting out torture (9) BASTINADO
11 Work you finally gave is rich (7) OPULENT
12 The French tower first for one who sees things (7)
13 Trustee to put a stop to general drift (5)
14 Party a long time detaining Indian dancer (9)
16 What 15 to a nearly full house looks for (5,4)
19 Redrafting of deed carrying notary’s initial brought to a close (5)
21 Money spent to bring in leading pandit to perform better than others (7)
23 Black ducks in container in the guard’s van (7) CABOOSE
24 Certainly easy (2,7)
25 Concerning woman town official (5)
26 Mystical knowledge one’s found after strange song (6)
27 Look up to hero worship? (7)
Down
1 Very tired, after having gone on an errand at a nobleman’s bidding (3,3,3,5)
2 Not up to certain monk’s hairdo (7) TONSURE
3 Detains stranger as a substitute (7)
4 Hospital not too competent, though fit for staying (9) HABITABLE
5 A small group’s wealth (5)
6 Record I and French parish priest have taste (7)
7 Was somehow greeting on Long Island in a foreign language (7) SWAHILI
8 U.S. city church officials get tonnes of building material (8,6) PORTLAND CEMENT
15 U.S. city detective more furious with untimely arrival (9)
17 Take unfair advantage of Punjab University workers coming up with short refusal (3,4)
18 Shows age and is cowardly (7)
19 Gets on board Oriental doctor on vessel to the South (7)
20 See — one doc strays into the Bishop’s district (7) DIOCESE
22 Makes a long-distance call? (5)
Across
1 He refuses to accept East German’s wealthy (7) OSTRICH
5 Not in favour of a poem (6) AVERSE
9 Paintings showing birds around top of nest (5) TINTS
10 Batons aid in meting out torture (9) BASTINADO
11 Work you finally gave is rich (7) OPULENT
12 The French tower first for one who sees things (7) TOURIST
13 Trustee to put a stop to general drift (5) TREND
14 Party a long time detaining Indian dancer (9) BALLERINA
16 What 15 to a nearly full house looks for (5,4)
19 Redrafting of deed carrying notary’s initial brought to a close (5)
21 Money spent to bring in leading pandit to perform better than others (7)
23 Black ducks in container in the guard’s van (7) CABOOSE
24 Certainly easy (2,7)
25 Concerning woman town official (5)
26 Mystical knowledge one’s found after strange song (6)
27 Look up to hero worship? (7)
Down
1 Very tired, after having gone on an errand at a nobleman’s bidding (3,3,3,5)
2 Not up to certain monk’s hairdo (7) TONSURE
3 Detains stranger as a substitute (7)
4 Hospital not too competent, though fit for staying (9) HABITABLE
5 A small group’s wealth (5)
6 Record I and French parish priest have taste (7)
7 Was somehow greeting on Long Island in a foreign language (7) SWAHILI
8 U.S. city church officials get tonnes of building material (8,6) PORTLAND CEMENT
15 U.S. city detective more furious with untimely arrival (9)
17 Take unfair advantage of Punjab University workers coming up with short refusal (3,4)
18 Shows age and is cowardly (7)
19 Gets on board Oriental doctor on vessel to the South (7)
20 See — one doc strays into the Bishop’s district (7) DIOCESE
22 Makes a long-distance call? (5)
GREETINGS!!!!!!
Finally, back in Motherland.
A welcome feeling of contentment.:smile2::smokesmile::slurp:
Welcome, CLUELESS! Happy to have you with us again! FYI, the answer quota is now raised to 5.Quote:
Originally Posted by CLUELESS
Across
1 He refuses to accept East German’s wealthy (7) OSTRICH
5 Not in favour of a poem (6) AVERSE
9 Paintings showing birds around top of nest (5) TINTS
10 Batons aid in meting out torture (9) BASTINADO
11 Work you finally gave is rich (7) OPULENT
12 The French tower first for one who sees things (7) TOURIST
13 Trustee to put a stop to general drift (5) TREND
14 Party a long time detaining Indian dancer (9) BALLERINA
16 What 15 to a nearly full house looks for (5,4)
19 Redrafting of deed carrying notary’s initial brought to a close (5)ENDED
21 Money spent to bring in leading pandit to perform better than others (7)
23 Black ducks in container in the guard’s van (7) CABOOSE
24 Certainly easy (2,7)
25 Concerning woman town official (5)REEVE
26 Mystical knowledge one’s found after strange song (6)
27 Look up to hero worship? (7)
Down
1 Very tired, after having gone on an errand at a nobleman’s bidding (3,3,3,5)
2 Not up to certain monk’s hairdo (7) TONSURE
3 Detains stranger as a substitute (7)INSTEAD
4 Hospital not too competent, though fit for staying (9) HABITABLE
5 A small group’s wealth (5)ASSET
6 Record I and French parish priest have taste (7)EPICURE
7 Was somehow greeting on Long Island in a foreign language (7) SWAHILI
8 U.S. city church officials get tonnes of building material (8,6) PORTLAND CEMENT
15 U.S. city detective more furious with untimely arrival (9)
17 Take unfair advantage of Punjab University workers coming up with short refusal (3,4)
18 Shows age and is cowardly (7)
19 Gets on board Oriental doctor on vessel to the South (7)
20 See — one doc strays into the Bishop’s district (7) DIOCESE
22 Makes a long-distance call? (5)
Wow!! from quartet to cinque,Quote:
Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam
gives more time to think.:roll:
Across
1 He refuses to accept East German’s wealthy (7) OSTRICH
5 Not in favour of a poem (6) AVERSE
9 Paintings showing birds around top of nest (5) TINTS
10 Batons aid in meting out torture (9) BASTINADO
11 Work you finally gave is rich (7) OPULENT
12 The French tower first for one who sees things (7) TOURIST
13 Trustee to put a stop to general drift (5) TREND
14 Party a long time detaining Indian dancer (9) BALLERINA
16 What 15 to a nearly full house looks for (5,4) EMPTY SEAT
19 Redrafting of deed carrying notary’s initial brought to a close (5)ENDED
21 Money spent to bring in leading pandit to perform better than others (7) OUTPLAY
23 Black ducks in container in the guard’s van (7) CABOOSE
24 Certainly easy (2,7) NO PROBLEM
25 Concerning woman town official (5)REEVE
26 Mystical knowledge one’s found after strange song (6) GNOSIS
27 Look up to hero worship? (7) RESPECT
Down
1 Very tired, after having gone on an errand at a nobleman’s bidding (3,3,3,5) OUT FOR THE COUNT
2 Not up to certain monk’s hairdo (7) TONSURE
3 Detains stranger as a substitute (7)INSTEAD
4 Hospital not too competent, though fit for staying (9) HABITABLE
5 A small group’s wealth (5)ASSET
6 Record I and French parish priest have taste (7)EPICURE
7 Was somehow greeting on Long Island in a foreign language (7) SWAHILI
8 U.S. city church officials get tonnes of building material (8,6) PORTLAND CEMENT
15 U.S. city detective more furious with untimely arrival (9) LATECOMER
17 Take unfair advantage of Punjab University workers coming up with short refusal (3,4) PUT UPON
18 Shows age and is cowardly (7) YELLOWS
19 Gets on board Oriental doctor on vessel to the South (7) EMBARKS
20 See — one doc strays into the Bishop’s district (7) DIOCESE
22 Makes a long-distance call? (5) YELLS
:clap::clap::clap: Splendid!
Whats happening here?? Anybody can help me?
I understand its crossword, but rules?
Across
1The rising times (8)
5Slope disconcerted pacers (6) ESCARP
10Cut with a singular cutting implement? (7)
11Excitedly learns about love in Italian city (7) SALERNO
12Fixed leader of Naxalites and suffered (6)
13It is fit for a queen in the retiring room (8)
15Nervous characters among ousted gypsies (4)
16Gems in vehicle brought by black relatives (10)
18One is late for this examination (10)
20Returning, I bag Romanian coins (4) BANI
23Sending a virtual letter (8)
24Former student’s revised manual (6)
26Vague idea to write about fish (7)
27Head catching breath before one in Kenya’s capital (7)
28Gathers roaming angels (6)
290 (8)
Down
1Explaining wrongly old university course in extraordinary springtime (15)
2Coming down reportedly for checking (7)
3Children on State’s top disputes (6)
4You finally left rogue wallowing in blood (4)
6Uniting made possible by special bonus (8)
7Landing by a royal competitor (7) ARRIVAL
8Strong patrician given to putting off (15) PROCRASTINATION
9Wrong blame’s overwhelming second radio model maker (9)
14Congratulate the man over time for sponsorship (9)
17U.S. oilmen produce a liquid mixture (8)
19Leading sports journalist gets the French hamper (7)
21Top opening into which a woman would let a hand go (7)
22Confederates run away from gatherings (6)
25Serious about international circle (4)
Across
1 The rising times (8) MORNINGS
5 Slope disconcerted pacers (6) ESCARP
10 Cut with a singular cutting implement? (7)
11 Excitedly learns about love in Italian city (7) SALERNO
12 Fixed leader of Naxalites and suffered (6)
13 It is fit for a queen in the retiring room (8)
15 Nervous characters among ousted gypsies (4) EDGY
16 Gems in vehicle brought by black relatives (10)
18 One is late for this examination (10) POST MORTEM
20 Returning, I bag Romanian coins (4) BANI
23 Sending a virtual letter (8) EMAILING
24 Former student’s revised manual (6)
26 Vague idea to write about fish (7) INKLING
27 Head catching breath before one in Kenya’s capital (7)
28 Gathers roaming angels (6)
29 0 (8)
Down
1 Explaining wrongly old university course in extraordinary springtime (15)
2 Coming down reportedly for checking (7)
3 Children on State’s top disputes (6)
4 You finally left rogue wallowing in blood (4)
6 Uniting made possible by special bonus (8)
7 Landing by a royal competitor (7) ARRIVAL
8 Strong patrician given to putting off (15) PROCRASTINATION
9 Wrong blame’s overwhelming second radio model maker (9)
14 Congratulate the man over time for sponsorship (9)
17 U.S. oilmen produce a liquid mixture (8)
19 Leading sports journalist gets the French hamper (7)
21 Top opening into which a woman would let a hand go (7)
22 Confederates run away from gatherings (6)
25 Serious about international circle (4)
rules? Lokee, this thread is dedicated to solving the the daily crossword puzzle published in The Hindu. Each person can give 5 answers till 10 am IST after which deadline anybody can fill up all the remaining answers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lokee
Across
1 The rising times (8) MORNINGS
5 Slope disconcerted pacers (6) ESCARP
10 Cut with a singular cutting implement? (7) SCISSOR
11 Excitedly learns about love in Italian city (7) SALERNO
12 Fixed leader of Naxalites and suffered (6) NAILED
13 It is fit for a queen in the retiring room (8) BEDCOVER
15 Nervous characters among ousted gypsies (4) EDGY
16 Gems in vehicle brought by black relatives (10) CARBUNCLES
18 One is late for this examination (10) POST MORTEM
20 Returning, I bag Romanian coins (4) BANI
23 Sending a virtual letter (8) EMAILING
24 Former student’s revised manual (6) ALUMNA
26 Vague idea to write about fish (7) INKLING
27 Head catching breath before one in Kenya’s capital (7)
28 Gathers roaming angels (6)
29 0 (8)
Down
1 Explaining wrongly old university course in extraordinary springtime (15)
2 Coming down reportedly for checking (7)
3 Children on State’s top disputes (6)
4 You finally left rogue wallowing in blood (4)
6 Uniting made possible by special bonus (8)
7 Landing by a royal competitor (7) ARRIVAL
8 Strong patrician given to putting off (15) PROCRASTINATION Correction PROCRASTINATING
9 Wrong blame’s overwhelming second radio model maker (9)
14 Congratulate the man over time for sponsorship (9)
17 U.S. oilmen produce a liquid mixture (8)
19 Leading sports journalist gets the French hamper (7)
21 Top opening into which a woman would let a hand go (7)
22 Confederates run away from gatherings (6)
25 Serious about international circle (4)
Across
1 The rising times (8) MORNINGS
5 Slope disconcerted pacers (6) ESCARP
10 Cut with a singular cutting implement? (7) SCISSOR
11 Excitedly learns about love in Italian city (7) SALERNO
12 Fixed leader of Naxalites and suffered (6) NAILED
13 It is fit for a queen in the retiring room (8) BEDCOVER
15 Nervous characters among ousted gypsies (4) EDGY
16 Gems in vehicle brought by black relatives (10) CARBUNCLES
18 One is late for this examination (10) POST MORTEM
20 Returning, I bag Romanian coins (4) BANI
23 Sending a virtual letter (8) EMAILING
24 Former student’s revised manual (6) ALUMNA
26 Vague idea to write about fish (7) INKLING
27 Head catching breath before one in Kenya’s capital (7)
28 Gathers roaming angels (6)GLEANS
29 0 (8)
Down
1 Explaining wrongly old university course in extraordinary springtime (15)
2 Coming down reportedly for checking (7)RAIDING
3 Children on State’s top disputes (6)ISSUES
4 You finally left rogue wallowing in blood (4)GORE
6 Uniting made possible by special bonus (8)
7 Landing by a royal competitor (7) ARRIVAL
8 Strong patrician given to putting off (15) PROCRASTINATION Correction PROCRASTINATING
9 Wrong blame’s overwhelming second radio model maker (9)
14 Congratulate the man over time for sponsorship (9)
17 U.S. oilmen produce a liquid mixture (8)EMULSION
19 Leading sports journalist gets the French hamper (7)
21 Top opening into which a woman would let a hand go (7)
22 Confederates run away from gatherings (6)
25 Serious about international circle (4)
Across
1 The rising times (8) MORNINGS
5 Slope disconcerted pacers (6) ESCARP
10 Cut with a singular cutting implement? (7) SCISSOR
11 Excitedly learns about love in Italian city (7) SALERNO
12 Fixed leader of Naxalites and suffered (6) NAILED
13 It is fit for a queen in the retiring room (8) BEDCOVER
15 Nervous characters among ousted gypsies (4) EDGY
16 Gems in vehicle brought by black relatives (10) CARBUNCLES
18 One is late for this examination (10) POST MORTEM
20 Returning, I bag Romanian coins (4) BANI
23 Sending a virtual letter (8) EMAILING
24 Former student’s revised manual (6) ALUMNA
26 Vague idea to write about fish (7) INKLING
27 Head catching breath before one in Kenya’s capital (7) NAIROBI
28 Gathers roaming angels (6)GLEANS
29 0 (8)
Down
1 Explaining wrongly old university course in extraordinary springtime (15) MISINTERPRETING
2 Coming down reportedly for checking (7)RAIDING
3 Children on State’s top disputes (6)ISSUES
4 You finally left rogue wallowing in blood (4)GORE
6 Uniting made possible by special bonus (8)
7 Landing by a royal competitor (7) ARRIVAL
8 Strong patrician given to putting off (15) PROCRASTINATION Correction PROCRASTINATING
9 Wrong blame’s overwhelming second radio model maker (9) ASSEMBLER
14 Congratulate the man over time for sponsorship (9) PATRONAGE
17 U.S. oilmen produce a liquid mixture (8)EMULSION
19 Leading sports journalist gets the French hamper (7) SHACKLE
21 Top opening into which a woman would let a hand go (7) ARMHOLE
22 Confederates run away from gatherings (6) ALLIES
25 Serious about international circle (4)
Across
1 The rising times (8) MORNINGS
5 Slope disconcerted pacers (6) ESCARP
10 Cut with a singular cutting implement? (7) SCISSOR
11 Excitedly learns about love in Italian city (7) SALERNO
12 Fixed leader of Naxalites and suffered (6) NAILED
13 It is fit for a queen in the retiring room (8) BEDCOVER
15 Nervous characters among ousted gypsies (4) EDGY
16 Gems in vehicle brought by black relatives (10) CARBUNCLES
18 One is late for this examination (10) POST MORTEM
20 Returning, I bag Romanian coins (4) BANI
23 Sending a virtual letter (8) EMAILING
24 Former student’s revised manual (6) ALUMNA
26 Vague idea to write about fish (7) INKLING
27 Head catching breath before one in Kenya’s capital (7) NAIROBI
28 Gathers roaming angels (6)GLEANS
29 0 (8)GOOSEEGG
Down
1 Explaining wrongly old university course in extraordinary springtime (15) MISINTERPRETING
2 Coming down reportedly for checking (7)RAIDING
3 Children on State’s top disputes (6)ISSUES
4 You finally left rogue wallowing in blood (4)GORE
6 Uniting made possible by special bonus (8)
7 Landing by a royal competitor (7) ARRIVAL
8 Strong patrician given to putting off (15) PROCRASTINATION Correction PROCRASTINATING
9 Wrong blame’s overwhelming second radio model maker (9) ASSEMBLER
14 Congratulate the man over time for sponsorship (9) PATRONAGE
17 U.S. oilmen produce a liquid mixture (8)EMULSION
19 Leading sports journalist gets the French hamper (7) SHACKLE
21 Top opening into which a woman would let a hand go (7) ARMHOLE
22 Confederates run away from gatherings (6) ALLIES
25 Serious about international circle (4)INTO
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
Across
1 Anger after Foreign Office provides provisions (6)
4 Form of pollution, acrid in a resort (4,4) ACID RAIN
10 Organ fund in a city with two cathedrals (9) LIVERPOOL
11 Clever, head of stock exchange (5)
12 Frankly, it’s the duty of a witness giving evidence (2,4,3,5)
14 Homeless woman happy visiting cove (3,4)
16 Italian artist to draw game (7)
17 Thug’s initial motive for crime (7)
19 Pedal in explosive missile (7)
21 Give an opinion without being asked, then begin to row? (5,4,3,2)
24 State leaders in Illinois did, and had opposition (5)
25 Maintain cuckoo at back of timepiece is wooden (9)
26 The Parisian enters showing concern for others in glade (8)
27 A solitary Channel Island has it (6)
Down
1 Disintegrate if last bolt unhinged (4,2,4)
2 Bolt in iron tripod with no head (5)
3 Something of a thug, or I’ll add, an ape (7)
5 Admitted as a barrister in Alberta, clothed in a special way (6,2,3,3) CALLED TO THE BAR
6 Merit extremely desirable present (7)
7 Take roast out immediately (2,1,6)
8 Turned up college record (4)
9 Beautiful to watch and hear at home, movement supporting US writer (6,2,6)
13 Group good in Africa? (10)
15 Dog in tea garden, barking (5,4) GREAT DANE
18 Victim reportedly gets a helping hand (7) SUCCOUR
20 One Isolde foolishly put on a pedestal (7)
22 Actual leader of Moroccan kingdom (5)
23 Record kept in cupboard is cracked (4)
Across
1 Anger after Foreign Office provides provisions (6)
4 Form of pollution, acrid in a resort (4,4) ACID RAIN
10 Organ fund in a city with two cathedrals (9) LIVERPOOL
11 Clever, head of stock exchange (5)
12 Frankly, it’s the duty of a witness giving evidence (2,4,3,5)
14 Homeless woman happy visiting cove (3,4)
16 Italian artist to draw game (7)
17 Thug’s initial motive for crime (7)
19 Pedal in explosive missile (7)
21 Give an opinion without being asked, then begin to row? (5,4,3,2)
24 State leaders in Illinois did, and had opposition (5)
25 Maintain cuckoo at back of timepiece is wooden (9)
26 The Parisian enters showing concern for others in glade (8)
27 A solitary Channel Island has it (6)
Down
1 Disintegrate if last bolt unhinged (4,2,4)
2 Bolt in iron tripod with no head (5)RIVET
3 Something of a thug, or I’ll add, an ape (7)GORILLA
5 Admitted as a barrister in Alberta, clothed in a special way (6,2,3,3) CALLED TO THE BAR
6 Merit extremely desirable present (7)DESERVE
7 Take roast out immediately (2,1,6)
8 Turned up college record (4)NOTE
9 Beautiful to watch and hear at home, movement supporting US writer (6,2,6)
13 Group good in Africa? (10)
15 Dog in tea garden, barking (5,4) GREAT DANE
18 Victim reportedly gets a helping hand (7) SUCCOUR
20 One Isolde foolishly put on a pedestal (7)IDOLISE
22 Actual leader of Moroccan kingdom (5)
23 Record kept in cupboard is cracked (4)
Across
1 Anger after Foreign Office provides provisions (6)
4 Form of pollution, acrid in a resort (4,4) ACID RAIN
10 Organ fund in a city with two cathedrals (9) LIVERPOOL
11 Clever, head of stock exchange (5)
12 Frankly, it’s the duty of a witness giving evidence (2,4,3,5)
14 Homeless woman happy visiting cove (3,4)
16 Italian artist to draw game (7)
17 Thug’s initial motive for crime (7)
19 Pedal in explosive missile (7)
21 Give an opinion without being asked, then begin to row? (5,4,3,2)
24 State leaders in Illinois did, and had opposition (5)
25 Maintain cuckoo at back of timepiece is wooden (9)
26 The Parisian enters showing concern for others in glade (8)
27 A solitary Channel Island has it (6)
Down
1 Disintegrate if last bolt unhinged (4,2,4)
2 Bolt in iron tripod with no head (5)RIVET
3 Something of a thug, or I’ll add, an ape (7)GORILLA
5 Admitted as a barrister in Alberta, clothed in a special way (6,2,3,3) CALLED TO THE BAR
6 Merit extremely desirable present (7)DESERVE
7 Take roast out immediately (2,1,6) AT A STROKE
8 Turned up college record (4)NOTE
9 Beautiful to watch and hear at home, movement supporting US writer (6,2,6) POETRY IN MOTION
13 Group good in Africa? (10) CONTINGENT
15 Dog in tea garden, barking (5,4) GREAT DANE
18 Victim reportedly gets a helping hand (7) SUCCOUR
20 One Isolde foolishly put on a pedestal (7)IDOLISE
22 Actual leader of Moroccan kingdom (5) REALM
23 Record kept in cupboard is cracked (4) DISC
Across
1 Anger after Foreign Office provides provisions (6)
4 Form of pollution, acrid in a resort (4,4) ACID RAIN
10 Organ fund in a city with two cathedrals (9) LIVERPOOL
11 Clever, head of stock exchange (5)
12 Frankly, it’s the duty of a witness giving evidence (2,4,3,5) TO TELL THE TRUTH
14 Homeless woman happy visiting cove (3,4) BAG LADY
16 Italian artist to draw game (7)
17 Thug’s initial motive for crime (7)
19 Pedal in explosive missile (7)
21 Give an opinion without being asked, then begin to row? (5,4,3,2) STICK IN ONE'S OAR
24 State leaders in Illinois did, and had opposition (5)
25 Maintain cuckoo at back of timepiece is wooden (9) INANIMATE
26 The Parisian enters showing concern for others in glade (8)
27 A solitary Channel Island has it (6)
Down
1 Disintegrate if last bolt unhinged (4,2,4) FALL TO BITS
2 Bolt in iron tripod with no head (5)RIVET
3 Something of a thug, or I’ll add, an ape (7)GORILLA
5 Admitted as a barrister in Alberta, clothed in a special way (6,2,3,3) CALLED TO THE BAR
6 Merit extremely desirable present (7)DESERVE
7 Take roast out immediately (2,1,6) AT A STROKE
8 Turned up college record (4)NOTE
9 Beautiful to watch and hear at home, movement supporting US writer (6,2,6) POETRY IN MOTION
13 Group good in Africa? (10) CONTINGENT
15 Dog in tea garden, barking (5,4) GREAT DANE
18 Victim reportedly gets a helping hand (7) SUCCOUR
20 One Isolde foolishly put on a pedestal (7)IDOLISE
22 Actual leader of Moroccan kingdom (5) REALM
23 Record kept in cupboard is cracked (4) DISC
Across
1 Anger after Foreign Office provides provisions (6)FORAGE
4 Form of pollution, acrid in a resort (4,4) ACID RAIN
10 Organ fund in a city with two cathedrals (9) LIVERPOOL
11 Clever, head of stock exchange (5)SMART
12 Frankly, it’s the duty of a witness giving evidence (2,4,3,5) TO TELL THE TRUTH
14 Homeless woman happy visiting cove (3,4) BAG LADY
16 Italian artist to draw game (7)TIEPOLO
17 Thug’s initial motive for crime (7)TREASON
19 Pedal in explosive missile (7)TRIDENT
21 Give an opinion without being asked, then begin to row? (5,4,3,2) STICK IN ONE'S OAR
24 State leaders in Illinois did, and had opposition (5)IDAHO
25 Maintain cuckoo at back of timepiece is wooden (9) INANIMATE
26 The Parisian enters showing concern for others in glade (8)CLEARING
27 A solitary Channel Island has it (6)HERMIT
Down
1 Disintegrate if last bolt unhinged (4,2,4) FALL TO BITS
2 Bolt in iron tripod with no head (5)RIVET
3 Something of a thug, or I’ll add, an ape (7)GORILLA
5 Admitted as a barrister in Alberta, clothed in a special way (6,2,3,3) CALLED TO THE BAR
6 Merit extremely desirable present (7)DESERVE
7 Take roast out immediately (2,1,6) AT A STROKE
8 Turned up college record (4)NOTE
9 Beautiful to watch and hear at home, movement supporting US writer (6,2,6) POETRY IN MOTION
13 Group good in Africa? (10) CONTINGENT
15 Dog in tea garden, barking (5,4) GREAT DANE
18 Victim reportedly gets a helping hand (7) SUCCOUR
20 One Isolde foolishly put on a pedestal (7)IDOLISE
22 Actual leader of Moroccan kingdom (5) REALM
23 Record kept in cupboard is cracked (4) DISC
:clap::clap::clap: Good!
Across
7Orderly’s reluctance not about to change (5-3)
9Part of the hardware testing is in the mountain ridges (6) ARETES
10Recommendation by the novice to include the four… (10)
11…options for a computer user in the bill of fare (4) MENU
12Yahoo stock dropped in the crash (4)
13Ideal American lawyer and king enamoured by the viewpoint (8) STANDARD
16Lunacy to check retreat in the north-east with saints (7)
18Polite set entertains upset teen (7) GENTEEL
20Drying aid in the kitchen (3,5)
21It might be hit on the head to come to the point (4) NAIL
23Dislike urgency when disheartened (4)
24Speaker’s standing with the letter paper (10)
25Pole entering Chile’s awful with a hand tool (6)
26Watch the beaker with a monocle (8)
Down
1Flat panel with Elizabeth for the king (5)
2Does this final announcement steal the show? (4,3,3,5)
3Eager to make straight the German’s dismissal (7)
4Touch up on the Oriental band (4)
5Damaged mail-bag returned to a supposedly mysterious part of the Atlantic ocean (7,8)
6Returns to Turkey with Indo-European leaders subject to ridicule from the south (9)
8Slap the Frenchman coming in with a holding tool (5)
14Had a meal with a number on the radio (3)
15March easy at sea, hoping to avoid being shot? (6,3)
17Proverb showing return of a historic verb? (3)
19Vagrant’s answer gets rid of the upper-class satirist (7)
21Candid letters from a Chennai veterinarian (5)
22Rat in the lawn (5)
24Classes where the Pole’s out of place with kimono fabric (4)