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

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

ACROSS
7 It is liable to blow its top when alien takes sodium (4)
8 Bar artist consuming a small piece of tobacco and fish (9)
10 When liquor is poured in a specific direction, it produces motive force (6)
11 Middleman has inventory table, but first ledger is missing (8)
12 In Asia, married brother makes a divine drink (8)
14 Lawyer loses his head, taking third case for a literary character (6)
16 Wreaths placed on the head of a confused maiden without one bit of sense (7)
18 Action word in promotional materials gives us some parts of speech (7)
21 Onomatopoeic words like "tick-tock" and "click-clack", may lead to bad choice (6)
23 On the next page, above the French answer, following ... (8)
25 After first of January, remodel toy's integrated circuit in front of king's control column (8)
27 Indian tea is brewed with potassium for consumption (6)
29 Marine endlessly follows Spanish saint with halo to Italian peninsula (3,6)
30 Symbol found in lexicons (4)

DOWN
1 US TNT explosion before male body double in a dangerous scene (5,3)
2 Iran was reorganised for queen (4)
3 French father meets unknown son at monasteries (6)
4 Weep over last malformed watch component (7)
5 Virginia elk devoured at first and ran away (8)
6 Robin Goodfellow's hockey equipment (4)
9 One island path (5)
13 Advertisement placed, in South American city, for a wireless set (5)
15 Cad follows woman’s circular object (5)
17 New world bird had blotchy ink coat (8)
19 African-American's container for a recording device (5,3)
20 Male bird roosts on hole in control centre (7)
22 At first, Commandant Rudolf of SS's angry (5)
24 Inventor dies violently of strangulation at last (6)
26 Pioneers seeking a new existence are not crazy (4)
28 Follow soldiers to Illinois (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11717/article8681827.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
7 It is liable to blow its top when alien takes sodium (4)
8 Bar artist consuming a small piece of tobacco and fish (9)
10 When liquor is poured in a specific direction, it produces motive force (6)
11 Middleman has inventory table, but first ledger is missing (8)
12 In Asia, married brother makes a divine drink (8)
14 Lawyer loses his head, taking third case for a literary character (6)
16 Wreaths placed on the head of a confused maiden without one bit of sense (7)
18 Action word in promotional materials gives us some parts of speech (7)
21 Onomatopoeic words like "tick-tock" and "click-clack", may lead to bad choice (6)
23 On the next page, above the French answer, following ... (8)
25 After first of January, remodel toy's integrated circuit in front of king's control column (8)
27 Indian tea is brewed with potassium for consumption (6)
29 Marine endlessly follows Spanish saint with halo to Italian peninsula (3,6)
30 Symbol found in lexicons (4)

DOWN
1 US TNT explosion before male body double in a dangerous scene (5,3)
2 Iran was reorganised for queen (4)
3 French father meets unknown son at monasteries (6)
4 Weep over last malformed watch component (7)
5 Virginia elk devoured at first and ran away (8)
6 Robin Goodfellow's hockey equipment (4)
9 One island path (5)
13 Advertisement placed, in South American city, for a wireless set (5)
15 Cad follows woman’s circular object (5)
17 New world bird had blotchy ink coat (8) MACKINAW
19 African-American's container for a recording device (5,3) BLACK BOX
20 Male bird roosts on hole in control centre (7) COCKPIT
22 At first, Commandant Rudolf of SS's angry (5) CROSS
24 Inventor dies violently of strangulation at last (6) EDISON
26 Pioneers seeking a new existence are not crazy (4)
28 Follow soldiers to Illinois (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 It is liable to blow its top when alien takes sodium (4)ETNA
8 Bar artist consuming a small piece of tobacco and fish (9)
10 When liquor is poured in a specific direction, it produces motive force (6)
11 Middleman has inventory table, but first ledger is missing (8)
12 In Asia, married brother makes a divine drink (8)AMBROSIA
14 Lawyer loses his head, taking third case for a literary character (6)
16 Wreaths placed on the head of a confused maiden without one bit of sense (7)
18 Action word in promotional materials gives us some parts of speech (7)
21 Onomatopoeic words like "tick-tock" and "click-clack", may lead to bad choice (6)
23 On the next page, above the French answer, following ... (8)OVERLEAF
25 After first of January, remodel toy's integrated circuit in front of king's control column (8)
27 Indian tea is brewed with potassium for consumption (6)
29 Marine endlessly follows Spanish saint with halo to Italian peninsula (3,6)
30 Symbol found in lexicons (4)ICON

DOWN
1 US TNT explosion before male body double in a dangerous scene (5,3)
2 Iran was reorganised for queen (4)RANI
3 French father meets unknown son at monasteries (6)
4 Weep over last malformed watch component (7)
5 Virginia elk devoured at first and ran away (8)
6 Robin Goodfellow's hockey equipment (4)
9 One island path (5)
13 Advertisement placed, in South American city, for a wireless set (5)
15 Cad follows woman’s circular object (5)
17 New world bird had blotchy ink coat (8) MACKINAW
19 African-American's container for a recording device (5,3) BLACK BOX
20 Male bird roosts on hole in control centre (7) COCKPIT
22 At first, Commandant Rudolf of SS's angry (5) CROSS
24 Inventor dies violently of strangulation at last (6) EDISON
26 Pioneers seeking a new existence are not crazy (4)
28 Follow soldiers to Illinois (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
7 It is liable to blow its top when alien takes sodium (4)ETNA
8 Bar artist consuming a small piece of tobacco and fish (9)
10 When liquor is poured in a specific direction, it produces motive force (6)
11 Middleman has inventory table, but first ledger is missing (8)
12 In Asia, married brother makes a divine drink (8)AMBROSIA
14 Lawyer loses his head, taking third case for a literary character (6)
16 Wreaths placed on the head of a confused maiden without one bit of sense (7)
18 Action word in promotional materials gives us some parts of speech (7)
21 Onomatopoeic words like "tick-tock" and "click-clack", may lead to bad choice (6)
23 On the next page, above the French answer, following ... (8)OVERLEAF
25 After first of January, remodel toy's integrated circuit in front of king's control column (8)
27 Indian tea is brewed with potassium for consumption (6)
29 Marine endlessly follows Spanish saint with halo to Italian peninsula (3,6)
30 Symbol found in lexicons (4)ICON

DOWN
1 US TNT explosion before male body double in a dangerous scene (5,3)
2 Iran was reorganised for queen (4)RANI
3 French father meets unknown son at monasteries (6)
4 Weep over last malformed watch component (7)
5 Virginia elk devoured at first and ran away (8)
6 Robin Goodfellow's hockey equipment (4)
9 One island path (5)AISLE
13 Advertisement placed, in South American city, for a wireless set (5)RADIO
15 Cad follows woman’s circular object (5)WHEEL
17 New world bird had blotchy ink coat (8) MACKINAW
19 African-American's container for a recording device (5,3) BLACK BOX
20 Male bird roosts on hole in control centre (7) COCKPIT
22 At first, Commandant Rudolf of SS's angry (5) CROSS
24 Inventor dies violently of strangulation at last (6) EDISON
26 Pioneers seeking a new existence are not crazy (4)SANE
28 Follow soldiers to Illinois (4)TAIL

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 It is liable to blow its top when alien takes sodium (4)ETNA
8 Bar artist consuming a small piece of tobacco and fish (9)BARRACUDA
10 When liquor is poured in a specific direction, it produces motive force (6)ENGINE
11 Middleman has inventory table, but first ledger is missing (8)STOCKIST
12 In Asia, married brother makes a divine drink (8)AMBROSIA
14 Lawyer loses his head, taking third case for a literary character (6)SAWYER
16 Wreaths placed on the head of a confused maiden without one bit of sense (7)ANADEMS
18 Action word in promotional materials gives us some parts of speech (7)ADVERBS
21 Onomatopoeic words like "tick-tock" and "click-clack", may lead to bad choice (6)ECHOIC
23 On the next page, above the French answer, following ... (8)OVERLEAF
25 After first of January, remodel toy's integrated circuit in front of king's control column (8)JOYSTICK
27 Indian tea is brewed with potassium for consumption (6)INTAKE
29 Marine endlessly follows Spanish saint with halo to Italian peninsula (3,6)SAN MARINO
30 Symbol found in lexicons (4)ICON

DOWN
1 US TNT explosion before male body double in a dangerous scene (5,3)STUNT MAN
2 Iran was reorganised for queen (4)RANI
3 French father meets unknown son at monasteries (6)ABBEYS
4 Weep over last malformed watch component (7)CRYSTAL
5 Virginia elk devoured at first and ran away (8)VAMOOSED
6 Robin Goodfellow's hockey equipment (4)PUCK
9 One island path (5)AISLE
13 Advertisement placed, in South American city, for a wireless set (5)RADIO
15 Cad follows woman’s circular object (5)WHEEL
17 New world bird had blotchy ink coat (8) MACKINAW
19 African-American's container for a recording device (5,3) BLACK BOX
20 Male bird roosts on hole in control centre (7) COCKPIT
22 At first, Commandant Rudolf of SS's angry (5) CROSS
24 Inventor dies violently of strangulation at last (6) EDISON
26 Pioneers seeking a new existence are not crazy (4)SANE
28 Follow soldiers to Illinois (4)TAIL

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! On an airplane!

[Joshuaceada]

Lightning

ACROSS
1 Section of one chapter – extremely little piece (8)
5 Comment about score (6)
9 Nausea for one troubled king since boarding ship (8)
10 One primarily screening access (6)
12 Mammal dwells in hot terrain (5)
13 Mover trimming a move? (9)
14 Vocal about a royal garment (6)
16 New and for the most part sharp fabric (7)
19 A week at hospital department is distressing (7)
21 Amateur singer? (6)
23 Furious at new dining resort (9)
25 Break up earth with stick and energy (5)
26 Fancy old nurse had (6)
27 Soften friend to accept appeal by one German (8)
28 Ascertain losing one-third of fur (6)
29 Rookie engineer caught in extraordinary stress becomes disturbed (8)

DOWN
1 Pilot deviously concealing second revolver (6)
2 Circuit where two vehicles are flipping around, essentially witnessed by a thousand (9)
3 Winner’s intrinsic secret (5)
4 Enduring final half of inning (7)
6 Measure by earl initially lacking seriousness in crisis (9)
7 Can’t raise walls for cavities (5)
8 They open with high quality basis for an argument (8)
11 Humans standing by a last word (4)
15 Animal’s colour – nearly brown with a touch of umber (9)
17 Polish engineer able to speak at length (9)
18 Almost arrived with one exclusive outfit (8)
20 Extract coarse diamonds at first (4)
21 Bugs surround a dry wooden frame (7)
22 Maybe Shylock finally gave 50 shillings for ornaments (6)
24 Cloth dug up (5)
25 Order English dictionary (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11718/article8686670.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Section of one chapter – extremely little piece (8)
5 Comment about score (6)
9 Nausea for one troubled king since boarding ship (8)
10 One primarily screening access (6)
12 Mammal dwells in hot terrain (5)
13 Mover trimming a move? (9)
14 Vocal about a royal garment (6)
16 New and for the most part sharp fabric (7)
19 A week at hospital department is distressing (7)
21 Amateur singer? (6)
23 Furious at new dining resort (9)
25 Break up earth with stick and energy (5)
26 Fancy old nurse had (6)
27 Soften friend to accept appeal by one German (8)
28 Ascertain losing one-third of fur (6)
29 Rookie engineer caught in extraordinary stress becomes disturbed (8)

DOWN
1 Pilot deviously concealing second revolver (6)
2 Circuit where two vehicles are flipping around, essentially witnessed by a thousand (9)
3 Winner’s intrinsic secret (5)
4 Enduring final half of inning (7)
6 Measure by earl initially lacking seriousness in crisis (9)
7 Can’t raise walls for cavities (5)
8 They open with high quality basis for an argument (8)
11 Humans standing by a last word (4)
15 Animal’s colour – nearly brown with a touch of umber (9) ORANGUTAN
17 Polish engineer able to speak at length (9) ELABORATE
18 Almost arrived with one exclusive outfit (8) CAMISOLE
20 Extract coarse diamonds at first (4) DRAW
21 Bugs surround a dry wooden frame (7) LATTICE
22 Maybe Shylock finally gave 50 shillings for ornaments (6)
24 Cloth dug up (5)
25 Order English dictionary (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Section of one chapter – extremely little piece (8)
5 Comment about score (6)
9 Nausea for one troubled king since boarding ship (8)
10 One primarily screening access (6)
12 Mammal dwells in hot terrain (5)
13 Mover trimming a move? (9)
14 Vocal about a royal garment (6)
16 New and for the most part sharp fabric (7)
19 A week at hospital department is distressing (7)
21 Amateur singer? (6)
23 Furious at new dining resort (9)
25 Break up earth with stick and energy (5)
26 Fancy old nurse had (6)
27 Soften friend to accept appeal by one German (8)
28 Ascertain losing one-third of fur (6)
29 Rookie engineer caught in extraordinary stress becomes disturbed (8)

DOWN
1 Pilot deviously concealing second revolver (6)PISTOL
2 Circuit where two vehicles are flipping around, essentially witnessed by a thousand (9)RACETRACK
3 Winner’s intrinsic secret (5)INNER
4 Enduring final half of inning (7)LASTING
6 Measure by earl initially lacking seriousness in crisis (9)EMERGENCY
7 Can’t raise walls for cavities (5)
8 They open with high quality basis for an argument (8)
11 Humans standing by a last word (4)
15 Animal’s colour – nearly brown with a touch of umber (9) ORANGUTAN
17 Polish engineer able to speak at length (9) ELABORATE
18 Almost arrived with one exclusive outfit (8) CAMISOLE
20 Extract coarse diamonds at first (4) DRAW
21 Bugs surround a dry wooden frame (7) LATTICE
22 Maybe Shylock finally gave 50 shillings for ornaments (6)
24 Cloth dug up (5)
25 Order English dictionary (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Section of one chapter – extremely little piece (8)
5 Comment about score (6)REMARK
9 Nausea for one troubled king since boarding ship (8)SICKNESS
10 One primarily screening access (6)SENTRY
12 Mammal dwells in hot terrain (5)OTTER
13 Mover trimming a move? (9)IMMIGRANT
14 Vocal about a royal garment (6)
16 New and for the most part sharp fabric (7)
19 A week at hospital department is distressing (7)
21 Amateur singer? (6)
23 Furious at new dining resort (9)
25 Break up earth with stick and energy (5)
26 Fancy old nurse had (6)
27 Soften friend to accept appeal by one German (8)
28 Ascertain losing one-third of fur (6)
29 Rookie engineer caught in extraordinary stress becomes disturbed (8)

DOWN
1 Pilot deviously concealing second revolver (6)PISTOL
2 Circuit where two vehicles are flipping around, essentially witnessed by a thousand (9)RACETRACK
3 Winner’s intrinsic secret (5)INNER
4 Enduring final half of inning (7)LASTING
6 Measure by earl initially lacking seriousness in crisis (9)EMERGENCY
7 Can’t raise walls for cavities (5)
8 They open with high quality basis for an argument (8)
11 Humans standing by a last word (4)
15 Animal’s colour – nearly brown with a touch of umber (9) ORANGUTAN
17 Polish engineer able to speak at length (9) ELABORATE
18 Almost arrived with one exclusive outfit (8) CAMISOLE
20 Extract coarse diamonds at first (4) DRAW
21 Bugs surround a dry wooden frame (7) LATTICE
22 Maybe Shylock finally gave 50 shillings for ornaments (6)
24 Cloth dug up (5)
25 Order English dictionary (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Section of one chapter – extremely little piece (8)PARTICLE
5 Comment about score (6)REMARK
9 Nausea for one troubled king since boarding ship (8)SICKNESS
10 One primarily screening access (6)SENTRY
12 Mammal dwells in hot terrain (5)OTTER
13 Mover trimming a move? (9)IMMIGRANT
14 Vocal about a royal garment (6)SARONG
16 New and for the most part sharp fabric (7)NANKEEN
19 A week at hospital department is distressing (7)AWKWARD
21 Amateur singer? (6)LAYMAN
23 Furious at new dining resort (9)INDIGNANT
25 Break up earth with stick and energy (5)ERODE
26 Fancy old nurse had (6)ORNATE
27 Soften friend to accept appeal by one German (8)MITIGATE
28 Ascertain losing one-third of fur (6)ERMINE
29 Rookie engineer caught in extraordinary stress becomes disturbed (8)RESTLESS

DOWN
1 Pilot deviously concealing second revolver (6)PISTOL
2 Circuit where two vehicles are flipping around, essentially witnessed by a thousand (9)RACETRACK
3 Winner’s intrinsic secret (5)INNER
4 Enduring final half of inning (7)LASTING
6 Measure by earl initially lacking seriousness in crisis (9)EMERGENCY
7 Can’t raise walls for cavities (5)ANTRA
8 They open with high quality basis for an argument (8)KEYSTONE
11 Humans standing by a last word (4)AMEN
15 Animal’s colour – nearly brown with a touch of umber (9) ORANGUTAN
17 Polish engineer able to speak at length (9) ELABORATE
18 Almost arrived with one exclusive outfit (8) CAMISOLE
20 Extract coarse diamonds at first (4) DRAW
21 Bugs surround a dry wooden frame (7) LATTICE
22 Maybe Shylock finally gave 50 shillings for ornaments (6)JEWELS
24 Cloth dug up (5)DENIM
25 Order English dictionary (5)EDICT

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 I take a pew behind vicar and consider again (7)
5 Irritable snake consumed by desire (7)
9 Lawyer thus left one with expression of surprise about appeal (9)
10 Disgust agent felt, deprived of tips (5)
11 Taken in, all right, perplexed? Here’s unorthodox route to solution (7,8) LATERAL THINKING
12 Understanding English with my entertaining course (7)
14 Quickly name city (7)
15 Unopened flower sadly obscured, not constant (7)
17 Stupid, we adapted with time running out and became aware (5,2)
19 Liberal club in process of suggesting ideas (4,11) FREE ASSOCIATION
21 Staff put up with criticism (5)
22 Friend, mine, put away pound (9) PALPITATE
23 Reduce bleach (7)
24 Strike from trade union, acceptable act on reflection (7)


DOWN
1 Sun in rising always showing purpose (7)
2 Servant against working late (5)
3 Alien supporting pledge, empty source of comfort (8,7) SECURITY BLANKET
4 To agree in all respects (7)
5 Line up and send love (7)
6 Dog’s price doubles on board outside front of inn (8,7) SPRINGER SPANIEL
7 Stamped proof of identity covering trip men arranged (9)
8 Type of element in a journal kept by female (7)
13 Annoying exercises with chain restricting energy (9)
15 No arbiter expected to lose heart (7)
16 Stand up, ordered to get cleaning utensil (7)
17 County town in Scotland, small (7)
18 Strong bet with inside information (7)
20 Love possessed one turning up in a state (5)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8686051.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 I take a pew behind vicar and consider again (7)REVISIT
5 Irritable snake consumed by desire (7)WASPISH
9 Lawyer thus left one with expression of surprise about appeal (9)SOLICITOR
10 Disgust agent felt, deprived of tips (5)REPEL
11 Taken in, all right, perplexed? Here’s unorthodox route to solution (7,8) LATERAL THINKING
12 Understanding English with my entertaining course (7)EMPATHY
14 Quickly name city (7)
15 Unopened flower sadly obscured, not constant (7)
17 Stupid, we adapted with time running out and became aware (5,2)
19 Liberal club in process of suggesting ideas (4,11) FREE ASSOCIATION
21 Staff put up with criticism (5)
22 Friend, mine, put away pound (9) PALPITATE
23 Reduce bleach (7)
24 Strike from trade union, acceptable act on reflection (7)


DOWN
1 Sun in rising always showing purpose (7)
2 Servant against working late (5)
3 Alien supporting pledge, empty source of comfort (8,7) SECURITY BLANKET
4 To agree in all respects (7)
5 Line up and send love (7)
6 Dog’s price doubles on board outside front of inn (8,7) SPRINGER SPANIEL
7 Stamped proof of identity covering trip men arranged (9)
8 Type of element in a journal kept by female (7)
13 Annoying exercises with chain restricting energy (9)
15 No arbiter expected to lose heart (7)
16 Stand up, ordered to get cleaning utensil (7)
17 County town in Scotland, small (7)
18 Strong bet with inside information (7)
20 Love possessed one turning up in a state (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 I take a pew behind vicar and consider again (7)REVISIT
5 Irritable snake consumed by desire (7)WASPISH
9 Lawyer thus left one with expression of surprise about appeal (9)SOLICITOR
10 Disgust agent felt, deprived of tips (5)REPEL
11 Taken in, all right, perplexed? Here’s unorthodox route to solution (7,8) LATERAL THINKING
12 Understanding English with my entertaining course (7)EMPATHY
14 Quickly name city (7)
15 Unopened flower sadly obscured, not constant (7)
17 Stupid, we adapted with time running out and became aware (5,2)
19 Liberal club in process of suggesting ideas (4,11) FREE ASSOCIATION
21 Staff put up with criticism (5)
22 Friend, mine, put away pound (9) PALPITATE
23 Reduce bleach (7)LIGHTEN
24 Strike from trade union, acceptable act on reflection (7)


DOWN
1 Sun in rising always showing purpose (7)
2 Servant against working late (5)VALET
3 Alien supporting pledge, empty source of comfort (8,7) SECURITY BLANKET
4 To agree in all respects (7)TOTALLY
5 Line up and send love (7)
6 Dog’s price doubles on board outside front of inn (8,7) SPRINGER SPANIEL
7 Stamped proof of identity covering trip men arranged (9)IMPRINTED
8 Type of element in a journal kept by female (7)
13 Annoying exercises with chain restricting energy (9)
15 No arbiter expected to lose heart (7)
16 Stand up, ordered to get cleaning utensil (7)
17 County town in Scotland, small (7)
18 Strong bet with inside information (7)
20 Love possessed one turning up in a state (5)IDAHO

[Joshuaceada]

Vulcan

ACROSS
1 Henry, a poet and an inventor (8)
5 Article about the Southern European city (6)
10 Devoted old editor, independent, channel's head, taken in (9)
11 Question a traitor returning to the country (5)
12 Institution silent about employment (6)
13 Instigate republican into getting support (7)
14 One that starts fighting this unfair society, essentially its men, to bring about change (8)
15 Hunting expedition deep inside South American island (6)
18 Right to equality? First off, it's something uncommon (6)
20 Nice short relationship, not of significance (8)
22 Attached primarily to t-shirt's edges, in colour mostly, a lace (7)
25 People, to begin with, angry with the one that plundered (6)
27 Walk by the street, a routine (5)
28 Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3)
29 England's first loss with balanced side (6)
30 Lights that keep flashing, they keep one's vision fixed (8)

DOWN
1 Leather mask (4)
2 A night's dream that's playful? (9)
3 Left using Centre's support (7)
4 Work is mad primarily, Tim's living in hope (8)
6 Quits ale moving to another drink (7)
7 Record from a different era (5)
8 Strong support (9)
9 Day's session initially skipped by teams (4)
14 Use of a tester sample (9)
16 Philosopher's satire – lot funny (9)
17 Hot, popular around the world essentially (8)
19 The list prepared features this plant (7)
21 Female's anger directed at a guy, emergency worker (7)
23 Peter Sellers is somewhat short (5)
24 Walk and slip over one entering (4)
26 Central line is a variable basically (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11719/article8693473.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Henry, a poet and an inventor (8)
5 Article about the Southern European city (6)
10 Devoted old editor, independent, channel's head, taken in (9)
11 Question a traitor returning to the country (5)
12 Institution silent about employment (6)
13 Instigate republican into getting support (7)
14 One that starts fighting this unfair society, essentially its men, to bring about change (8)
15 Hunting expedition deep inside South American island (6)
18 Right to equality? First off, it's something uncommon (6)
20 Nice short relationship, not of significance (8)
22 Attached primarily to t-shirt's edges, in colour mostly, a lace (7)
25 People, to begin with, angry with the one that plundered (6) PIRATE
27 Walk by the street, a routine (5) STRUT
28 Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3) INCOME TAX
29 England's first loss with balanced side (6) ELEVEN
30 Lights that keep flashing, they keep one's vision fixed (8) BLINKERS

DOWN
1 Leather mask (4)
2 A night's dream that's playful? (9)
3 Left using Centre's support (7)
4 Work is mad primarily, Tim's living in hope (8)
6 Quits ale moving to another drink (7)
7 Record from a different era (5)
8 Strong support (9)
9 Day's session initially skipped by teams (4)
14 Use of a tester sample (9)
16 Philosopher's satire – lot funny (9)
17 Hot, popular around the world essentially (8)
19 The list prepared features this plant (7)
21 Female's anger directed at a guy, emergency worker (7)
23 Peter Sellers is somewhat short (5)
24 Walk and slip over one entering (4)
26 Central line is a variable basically (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Henry, a poet and an inventor (8)
5 Article about the Southern European city (6)ATHENS
10 Devoted old editor, independent, channel's head, taken in (9)DEDICATED
11 Question a traitor returning to the country (5)QATAR
12 Institution silent about employment (6)
13 Instigate republican into getting support (7)
14 One that starts fighting this unfair society, essentially its men, to bring about change (8)
15 Hunting expedition deep inside South American island (6)SAFARI
18 Right to equality? First off, it's something uncommon (6)RARITY
20 Nice short relationship, not of significance (8)
22 Attached primarily to t-shirt's edges, in colour mostly, a lace (7)
25 People, to begin with, angry with the one that plundered (6) PIRATE
27 Walk by the street, a routine (5) STRUT
28 Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3) INCOME TAX
29 England's first loss with balanced side (6) ELEVEN
30 Lights that keep flashing, they keep one's vision fixed (8) BLINKERS

DOWN
1 Leather mask (4)
2 A night's dream that's playful? (9)
3 Left using Centre's support (7)
4 Work is mad primarily, Tim's living in hope (8)
6 Quits ale moving to another drink (7)
7 Record from a different era (5)
8 Strong support (9)
9 Day's session initially skipped by teams (4)
14 Use of a tester sample (9)
16 Philosopher's satire – lot funny (9)
17 Hot, popular around the world essentially (8)
19 The list prepared features this plant (7)
21 Female's anger directed at a guy, emergency worker (7)
23 Peter Sellers is somewhat short (5)
24 Walk and slip over one entering (4)
26 Central line is a variable basically (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Henry, a poet and an inventor (8)
5 Article about the Southern European city (6)ATHENS
10 Devoted old editor, independent, channel's head, taken in (9)DEDICATED
11 Question a traitor returning to the country (5)QATAR
12 Institution silent about employment (6)
13 Instigate republican into getting support (7)
14 One that starts fighting this unfair society, essentially its men, to bring about change (8)
15 Hunting expedition deep inside South American island (6)SAFARI
18 Right to equality? First off, it's something uncommon (6)RARITY
20 Nice short relationship, not of significance (8)
22 Attached primarily to t-shirt's edges, in colour mostly, a lace (7)
25 People, to begin with, angry with the one that plundered (6) PIRATE
27 Walk by the street, a routine (5) STRUT
28 Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3) INCOME TAX
29 England's first loss with balanced side (6) ELEVEN
30 Lights that keep flashing, they keep one's vision fixed (8) BLINKERS

DOWN
1 Leather mask (4)HIDE
2 A night's dream that's playful? (9)MIDSUMMER
3 Left using Centre's support (7)
4 Work is mad primarily, Tim's living in hope (8)OPTIMISM
6 Quits ale moving to another drink (7)
7 Record from a different era (5)ENTER
8 Strong support (9)
9 Day's session initially skipped by teams (4)
14 Use of a tester sample (9)
16 Philosopher's satire – lot funny (9)ARISTOTLE
17 Hot, popular around the world essentially (8)
19 The list prepared features this plant (7)
21 Female's anger directed at a guy, emergency worker (7)
23 Peter Sellers is somewhat short (5)
24 Walk and slip over one entering (4)
26 Central line is a variable basically (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Henry, a poet and an inventor (8)HAMILTON
5 Article about the Southern European city (6)ATHENS
10 Devoted old editor, independent, channel's head, taken in (9)DEDICATED
11 Question a traitor returning to the country (5)QATAR
12 Institution silent about employment (6)MUSEUM
13 Instigate republican into getting support (7)STIRRUP
14 One that starts fighting this unfair society, essentially its men, to bring about change (8)FEMINIST
15 Hunting expedition deep inside South American island (6)SAFARI
18 Right to equality? First off, it's something uncommon (6)RARITY
20 Nice short relationship, not of significance (8)TRIFLING
22 Attached primarily to t-shirt's edges, in colour mostly, a lace (7)TATTING
25 People, to begin with, angry with the one that plundered (6) PIRATE
27 Walk by the street, a routine (5) STRUT
28 Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3) INCOME TAX
29 England's first loss with balanced side (6) ELEVEN
30 Lights that keep flashing, they keep one's vision fixed (8) BLINKERS

DOWN
1 Leather mask (4)HIDE
2 A night's dream that's playful? (9)MIDSUMMER
3 Left using Centre's support (7)LECTURN
4 Work is mad primarily, Tim's living in hope (8)OPTIMISM
6 Quits ale moving to another drink (7)TEQUILA
7 Record from a different era (5)ENTER
8 Strong support (9)STRAPPING
9 Day's session initially skipped by teams (4)IDES
14 Use of a tester sample (9)FORETASTE
16 Philosopher's satire – lot funny (9)ARISTOTLE
17 Hot, popular around the world essentially (8)TROPICAL
19 The list prepared features this plant (7)THISTLE
21 Female's anger directed at a guy, emergency worker (7)FIREMAN
23 Peter Sellers is somewhat short (5)TERSE
24 Walk and slip over one entering (4)GAIT
26 Central line is a variable basically (4)AXIS

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

[Joshuaceada]

Anon

ACROSS
1 Beguile English by deception (6)
4 Subject could be of importance (6)
9 Wild sheep found in a ruination (4)
10 Professional people drink bit of sake on the seafront (10)
11 Clear a disorganised basement (6)
12 Improving cruciverbalist is an unexpected victor (8)
13 Surprised Doctor ate eggs scrambled (9)
15 At first, people value idle talk (5)
16 First lady in outskirts of Niger? No chance! (5)
18 Hide tea in waistband as a custom (5,4)
22 Saint to endlessly irritate her tailor (8)
23 Bete noire slays a leading attorney during chant (6)
25 Leave valets at end of bureau (10)
26 Letters from allied Germany found at boundary (4)
27 Quake damages metro rail initially (6)
28 Batsman hits ball to fence with hesitation (6)

DOWN
1 Wilde stressed on the importance of being thus (7)
2 Lose rug, quiver in shaft (5)
3 Sully a southern leader intrinsically (7)
5 Loath a rhyme (6)
6 Italian restaurant gets tart ratio wrong (9)
7 Final chance for female to consider return (7)
8 Films show proof of Ram (13)
14 Enormous European dog (5,4)
17 Plead with English party… (7)
19 … to commence a new business (5-2)
20 Captain America, for one, is one who pays back (7)
21 Cut short visit to the ravaged district (6)
24 Baron of Thane? (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11720/article8697209.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Beguile English by deception (6)
4 Subject could be of importance (6)
9 Wild sheep found in a ruination (4)
10 Professional people drink bit of sake on the seafront (10)
11 Clear a disorganised basement (6)
12 Improving cruciverbalist is an unexpected victor (8)
13 Surprised Doctor ate eggs scrambled (9)
15 At first, people value idle talk (5)
16 First lady in outskirts of Niger? No chance! (5)
18 Hide tea in waistband as a custom (5,4) STASH AWAY
22 Saint to endlessly irritate her tailor (8) STITCHER
23 Bete noire slays a leading attorney during chant (6) ANTHEM
25 Leave valets at end of bureau (10) DEPARTMENT
26 Letters from allied Germany found at boundary (4) EDGE
27 Quake damages metro rail initially (6)
28 Batsman hits ball to fence with hesitation (6)

DOWN
1 Wilde stressed on the importance of being thus (7)
2 Lose rug, quiver in shaft (5)
3 Sully a southern leader intrinsically (7)
5 Loath a rhyme (6)
6 Italian restaurant gets tart ratio wrong (9)
7 Final chance for female to consider return (7)
8 Films show proof of Ram (13)
14 Enormous European dog (5,4)
17 Plead with English party… (7)
19 … to commence a new business (5-2)
20 Captain America, for one, is one who pays back (7)
21 Cut short visit to the ravaged district (6)
24 Baron of Thane? (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Beguile English by deception (6)
4 Subject could be of importance (6)
9 Wild sheep found in a ruination (4)
10 Professional people drink bit of sake on the seafront (10)
11 Clear a disorganised basement (6)
12 Improving cruciverbalist is an unexpected victor (8)
13 Surprised Doctor ate eggs scrambled (9)
15 At first, people value idle talk (5)
16 First lady in outskirts of Niger? No chance! (5)
18 Hide tea in waistband as a custom (5,4) STASH AWAY
22 Saint to endlessly irritate her tailor (8) STITCHER
23 Bete noire slays a leading attorney during chant (6) ANTHEM
25 Leave valets at end of bureau (10) DEPARTMENT
26 Letters from allied Germany found at boundary (4) EDGE
27 Quake damages metro rail initially (6)
28 Batsman hits ball to fence with hesitation (6)

DOWN
1 Wilde stressed on the importance of being thus (7)EARNEST
2 Lose rug, quiver in shaft (5)
3 Sully a southern leader intrinsically (7)
5 Loath a rhyme (6)AVERSE
6 Italian restaurant gets tart ratio wrong (9)
7 Final chance for female to consider return (7)
8 Films show proof of Ram (13)DOCUMENTARIES
14 Enormous European dog (5,4)GREAT DANE
17 Plead with English party… (7)ENTREAT
19 … to commence a new business (5-2)
20 Captain America, for one, is one who pays back (7)
21 Cut short visit to the ravaged district (6)
24 Baron of Thane? (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Beguile English by deception (6)
4 Subject could be of importance (6)
9 Wild sheep found in a ruination (4)
10 Professional people drink bit of sake on the seafront (10)
11 Clear a disorganised basement (6)
12 Improving cruciverbalist is an unexpected victor (8)
13 Surprised Doctor ate eggs scrambled (9)STAGGERED
15 At first, people value idle talk (5)PRATE
16 First lady in outskirts of Niger? No chance! (5)NEVER
18 Hide tea in waistband as a custom (5,4) STASH AWAY
22 Saint to endlessly irritate her tailor (8) STITCHER
23 Bete noire slays a leading attorney during chant (6) ANTHEM
25 Leave valets at end of bureau (10) DEPARTMENT
26 Letters from allied Germany found at boundary (4) EDGE
27 Quake damages metro rail initially (6)TREMOR
28 Batsman hits ball to fence with hesitation (6)OPENER

DOWN
1 Wilde stressed on the importance of being thus (7)EARNEST
2 Lose rug, quiver in shaft (5)
3 Sully a southern leader intrinsically (7)
5 Loath a rhyme (6)AVERSE
6 Italian restaurant gets tart ratio wrong (9)
7 Final chance for female to consider return (7)
8 Films show proof of Ram (13)DOCUMENTARIES
14 Enormous European dog (5,4)GREAT DANE
17 Plead with English party… (7)ENTREAT
19 … to commence a new business (5-2)
20 Captain America, for one, is one who pays back (7)
21 Cut short visit to the ravaged district (6)
24 Baron of Thane? (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Beguile English by deception (6)ENTRAP
4 Subject could be of importance (6)MATTER
9 Wild sheep found in a ruination (4)ARUI
10 Professional people drink bit of sake on the seafront (10)PROMENADES
11 Clear a disorganised basement (6)CELLAR
12 Improving cruciverbalist is an unexpected victor (8)UPSETTER
13 Surprised Doctor ate eggs scrambled (9)STAGGERED
15 At first, people value idle talk (5)PRATE
16 First lady in outskirts of Niger? No chance! (5)NEVER
18 Hide tea in waistband as a custom (5,4) STASH AWAY
22 Saint to endlessly irritate her tailor (8) STITCHER
23 Bete noire slays a leading attorney during chant (6) ANTHEM
25 Leave valets at end of bureau (10) DEPARTMENT
26 Letters from allied Germany found at boundary (4) EDGE
27 Quake damages metro rail initially (6)TREMOR
28 Batsman hits ball to fence with hesitation (6)OPENER

DOWN
1 Wilde stressed on the importance of being thus (7)EARNEST
2 Lose rug, quiver in shaft (5)THILL
3 Sully a southern leader intrinsically (7)ASPERSE
5 Loath a rhyme (6)AVERSE
6 Italian restaurant gets tart ratio wrong (9)TRATTORIA
7 Final chance for female to consider return (7)REELECT
8 Films show proof of Ram (13)DOCUMENTARIES
14 Enormous European dog (5,4)GREAT DANE
17 Plead with English party… (7)ENTREAT
19 … to commence a new business (5-2)START-UP
20 Captain America, for one, is one who pays back (7)AVENGER
21 Cut short visit to the ravaged district (6)GHETTO
24 Baron of Thane? (5)THEGN

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

[Joshuaceada]

xChequer

Across
7 Minister and Union leader permitted to box (6)
8 Fell back, having fun in front of nursery (8)
9 Symbol with meaning, completely base and disgusting (8)
10 Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals (6)
11 Cold? Put on warm fleece (5)
12 Payoff is calculated including tax (6)
14 Spoil the effect of parody, struggling in these hard parts (4,3,5,3)
17 Fellows bearing gold, generous people (6)
18 Girl breaking rule gets porridge (5)
22 Boundary set back, otherwise runs collected should be double (6)
23 Brutal control in ring, easy first in boxing (4,4)
24 Pressure in a delicate stomach (8)
25 Object reflected in action? (6)

Down
1 Match held up, a lag not good to gain ground (4,5)
2 Device to expose one from America — alien (6)
3 Hotshot doctor involved in study (5)
4 Lengthy song after mass, energy moving musician (8)
5 Extremely loyal butler, otherwise prompt, caught napping (4-4)
6 Couples in agreement entering into agreement (5)
8 Very special acts governing intellectual property appear to provide support (3,3,7)
13 Sally's rank (9)
15 Stopped saving gold, society approved (8)
16 Grabbing support from helpline? (8)
19 Waste time clearing school counter (6)
20 Drooping son in shambles (5)
21 Frenchmen checking something to play with in private (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11695/article8572869.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Minister and Union leader permitted to box (6)
8 Fell back, having fun in front of nursery (8)
9 Symbol with meaning, completely base and disgusting (8) ALLEGORY
10 Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals (6) IBEXES
11 Cold? Put on warm fleece (5) CHEAT
12 Payoff is calculated including tax (6) FISCAL
14 Spoil the effect of parody, struggling in these hard parts (4,3,5,3) TAKE THE SHINE OFF
17 Fellows bearing gold, generous people (6)
18 Girl breaking rule gets porridge (5)
22 Boundary set back, otherwise runs collected should be double (6)
23 Brutal control in ring, easy first in boxing (4,4)
24 Pressure in a delicate stomach (8)
25 Object reflected in action? (6)

Down
1 Match held up, a lag not good to gain ground (4,5)
2 Device to expose one from America — alien (6)
3 Hotshot doctor involved in study (5)
4 Lengthy song after mass, energy moving musician (8)
5 Extremely loyal butler, otherwise prompt, caught napping (4-4)
6 Couples in agreement entering into agreement (5)
8 Very special acts governing intellectual property appear to provide support (3,3,7)
13 Sally's rank (9)
15 Stopped saving gold, society approved (8)
16 Grabbing support from helpline? (8)
19 Waste time clearing school counter (6)
20 Drooping son in shambles (5)
21 Frenchmen checking something to play with in private (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Minister and Union leader permitted to box (6)
8 Fell back, having fun in front of nursery (8)
9 Symbol with meaning, completely base and disgusting (8) ALLEGORY
10 Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals (6) IBEXES
11 Cold? Put on warm fleece (5) CHEAT
12 Payoff is calculated including tax (6) FISCAL
14 Spoil the effect of parody, struggling in these hard parts (4,3,5,3) TAKE THE SHINE OFF
17 Fellows bearing gold, generous people (6)DONORS
18 Girl breaking rule gets porridge (5)GRUEL
22 Boundary set back, otherwise runs collected should be double (6)
23 Brutal control in ring, easy first in boxing (4,4)
24 Pressure in a delicate stomach (8)
25 Object reflected in action? (6)MOTIVE

Down
1 Match held up, a lag not good to gain ground (4,5)
2 Device to expose one from America — alien (6)
3 Hotshot doctor involved in study (5)
4 Lengthy song after mass, energy moving musician (8)
5 Extremely loyal butler, otherwise prompt, caught napping (4-4)
6 Couples in agreement entering into agreement (5)
8 Very special acts governing intellectual property appear to provide support (3,3,7)
13 Sally's rank (9)
15 Stopped saving gold, society approved (8)ENDORSED
16 Grabbing support from helpline? (8)HANDRAIL
19 Waste time clearing school counter (6)
20 Drooping son in shambles (5)
21 Frenchmen checking something to play with in private (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Minister and Union leader permitted to box (6)CURATE
8 Fell back, having fun in front of nursery (8)
9 Symbol with meaning, completely base and disgusting (8) ALLEGORY
10 Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals (6) IBEXES
11 Cold? Put on warm fleece (5) CHEAT
12 Payoff is calculated including tax (6) FISCAL
14 Spoil the effect of parody, struggling in these hard parts (4,3,5,3) TAKE THE SHINE OFF
17 Fellows bearing gold, generous people (6)DONORS
18 Girl breaking rule gets porridge (5)GRUEL
22 Boundary set back, otherwise runs collected should be double (6)
23 Brutal control in ring, easy first in boxing (4,4)
24 Pressure in a delicate stomach (8)
25 Object reflected in action? (6)MOTIVE

Down
1 Match held up, a lag not good to gain ground (4,5)PULL AHEAD
2 Device to expose one from America — alien (6)CAMERA
3 Hotshot doctor involved in study (5)DEMON
4 Lengthy song after mass, energy moving musician (8)
5 Extremely loyal butler, otherwise prompt, caught napping (4-4)
6 Couples in agreement entering into agreement (5)
8 Very special acts governing intellectual property appear to provide support (3,3,7)
13 Sally's rank (9)OFFENSIVE
15 Stopped saving gold, society approved (8)ENDORSED
16 Grabbing support from helpline? (8)HANDRAIL
19 Waste time clearing school counter (6)
20 Drooping son in shambles (5)
21 Frenchmen checking something to play with in private (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Minister and Union leader permitted to box (6)CURATE
8 Fell back, having fun in front of nursery (8)PLAYROOM
9 Symbol with meaning, completely base and disgusting (8) ALLEGORY
10 Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals (6) IBEXES
11 Cold? Put on warm fleece (5) CHEAT
12 Payoff is calculated including tax (6) FISCAL
14 Spoil the effect of parody, struggling in these hard parts (4,3,5,3) TAKE THE SHINE OFF
17 Fellows bearing gold, generous people (6)DONORS
18 Girl breaking rule gets porridge (5)GRUEL
22 Boundary set back, otherwise runs collected should be double (6)MIRROR
23 Brutal control in ring, easy first in boxing (4,4)IRON FIST
24 Pressure in a delicate stomach (8)APPETITE
25 Object reflected in action? (6)MOTIVE

Down
1 Match held up, a lag not good to gain ground (4,5)PULL AHEAD
2 Device to expose one from America — alien (6)CAMERA
3 Hotshot doctor involved in study (5)DEMON
4 Lengthy song after mass, energy moving musician (8)
5 Extremely loyal butler, otherwise prompt, caught napping (4-4)TRUE-BLUE
6 Couples in agreement entering into agreement (5)YOKES
8 Very special acts governing intellectual property appear to provide support (3,3,7)PAY LIP SERVICE
13 Sally's rank (9)OFFENSIVE
15 Stopped saving gold, society approved (8)ENDORSED
16 Grabbing support from helpline? (8)HANDRAIL
19 Waste time clearing school counter (6)REFUTE
20 Drooping son in shambles (5)LIMPS
21 Frenchmen checking something to play with in private (5)TOMMY

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

[Joshuaceada]

xChequer

ACROSS
7 Good lines, a blooming vintage vessel (6)
8 Falls around date to enter events (8)
9 Partial employment rise perhaps merely goes to show partial employment (8)
10 Old band together through parole (6)
11 You might cross these when talking to kid (5)
12 Organisation without a vice? Better to be here, perhaps (6)
14 Edited clip hid the queen's decision making method (6,9)
17 Card-carrying guard entering PIN (6)
18 Fights in resort town close to Cannes (5)
22 Bit of code language to start with (6)
23 Maintained power in rhythmic cycle through controlled drumming (8)
24 Pre-school clothes means socks? (8)
25 Absolutely dull, empty library) (6)

DOWN
1 Envious of new watch, craving to own (5-4)
2 Holy men for one being reportedly holy but easily crossed (6)
3 Contribution from agency nicknamed 'Doubting Thomas' (5)
4 Floor remains carpeted, is not fancy (8)
5 Vehicle running during key election's back outside delivering some food (8)
6 Haggard blackbird? (5)
8 Companion primarily alongside fighting random armies (7-2-4)
13 Dummy in game, South in relation to partner (4,5)
15 Thank God beer is a hit, adding to momentum (6,2)
16 Cast idle, snug in featherbeds (8)
19 Completely opposed park cutting tree (6)
20 Hide loss of last month, post money order (5)
21 Solid state hard substance (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11722/article8705669.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
7 Good lines, a blooming vintage vessel (6)
8 Falls around date to enter events (8)
9 Partial employment rise perhaps merely goes to show partial employment (8)
10 Old band together through parole (6)
11 You might cross these when talking to kid (5)
12 Organisation without a vice? Better to be here, perhaps (6)
14 Edited clip hid the queen's decision making method (6,9)
17 Card-carrying guard entering PIN (6)
18 Fights in resort town close to Cannes (5)
22 Bit of code language to start with (6)
23 Maintained power in rhythmic cycle through controlled drumming (8)
24 Pre-school clothes means socks? (8)
25 Absolutely dull, empty library) (6)

DOWN
1 Envious of new watch, craving to own (5-4)
2 Holy men for one being reportedly holy but easily crossed (6)
3 Contribution from agency nicknamed 'Doubting Thomas' (5)
4 Floor remains carpeted, is not fancy (8)
5 Vehicle running during key election's back outside delivering some food (8)
6 Haggard blackbird? (5) MERLE
8 Companion primarily alongside fighting random armies (7-2-4) COMRADE-IN-ARMS
13 Dummy in game, South in relation to partner (4,5)
15 Thank God beer is a hit, adding to momentum (6,2) PRAISE BE
16 Cast idle, snug in featherbeds (8) INDULGES
19 Completely opposed park cutting tree (6)
20 Hide loss of last month, post money order (5)
21 Solid state hard substance (5) STUFF

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
7 Good lines, a blooming vintage vessel (6)
8 Falls around date to enter events (8)
9 Partial employment rise perhaps merely goes to show partial employment (8)
10 Old band together through parole (6)
11 You might cross these when talking to kid (5)
12 Organisation without a vice? Better to be here, perhaps (6)
14 Edited clip hid the queen's decision making method (6,9)DELPHI TECHNIQUE
17 Card-carrying guard entering PIN (6)ARDENT
18 Fights in resort town close to Cannes (5)SPATS
22 Bit of code language to start with (6)MORSEL
23 Maintained power in rhythmic cycle through controlled drumming (8)
24 Pre-school clothes means socks? (8)
25 Absolutely dull, empty library) (6)

DOWN
1 Envious of new watch, craving to own (5-4)
2 Holy men for one being reportedly holy but easily crossed (6)
3 Contribution from agency nicknamed 'Doubting Thomas' (5)
4 Floor remains carpeted, is not fancy (8)ASTONISH
5 Vehicle running during key election's back outside delivering some food (8)
6 Haggard blackbird? (5)MERLE
8 Companion primarily alongside fighting random armies (7-2-4)COMRADE-IN-ARMS
13 Dummy in game, South in relation to partner (4,5)
15 Thank God beer is a hit, adding to momentum (6,2)PRAISE BE
16 Cast idle, snug in featherbeds (8)INDULGES
19 Completely opposed park cutting tree (6)
20 Hide loss of last month, post money order (5)
21 Solid state hard substance (5)STUFF

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 Good lines, a blooming vintage vessel (6)
8 Falls around date to enter events (8)CASCADES
9 Partial employment rise perhaps merely goes to show partial employment (8)
10 Old band together through parole (6)
11 You might cross these when talking to kid (5)
12 Organisation without a vice? Better to be here, perhaps (6)
14 Edited clip hid the queen's decision making method (6,9)DELPHI TECHNIQUE
17 Card-carrying guard entering PIN (6)ARDENT
18 Fights in resort town close to Cannes (5)SPATS
22 Bit of code language to start with (6)MORSEL
23 Maintained power in rhythmic cycle through controlled drumming (8)
24 Pre-school clothes means socks? (8)
25 Absolutely dull, empty library) (6)FLATLY

DOWN
1 Envious of new watch, craving to own (5-4)GREEN-EYED
2 Holy men for one being reportedly holy but easily crossed (6)
3 Contribution from agency nicknamed 'Doubting Thomas' (5)CYNIC
4 Floor remains carpeted, is not fancy (8)ASTONISH
5 Vehicle running during key election's back outside delivering some food (8)
6 Haggard blackbird? (5)MERLE
8 Companion primarily alongside fighting random armies (7-2-4)COMRADE-IN-ARMS
13 Dummy in game, South in relation to partner (4,5)AUNT SALLY
15 Thank God beer is a hit, adding to momentum (6,2)PRAISE BE
16 Cast idle, snug in featherbeds (8)INDULGES
19 Completely opposed park cutting tree (6)
20 Hide loss of last month, post money order (5)
21 Solid state hard substance (5)STUFF

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 Good lines, a blooming vintage vessel (6)ARGOSY
8 Falls around date to enter events (8)CASCADES
9 Partial employment rise perhaps merely goes to show partial employment (8)NEPOTISM
10 Old band together through parole (6)ORALLY
11 You might cross these when talking to kid (5)TEASE
12 Organisation without a vice? Better to be here, perhaps (6)CASINO
14 Edited clip hid the queen's decision making method (6,9)DELPHI TECHNIQUE
17 Card-carrying guard entering PIN (6)ARDENT
18 Fights in resort town close to Cannes (5)SPATS
22 Bit of code language to start with (6)MORSEL
23 Maintained power in rhythmic cycle through controlled drumming (8)RATAPLAN
24 Pre-school clothes means socks? (8)CLOBBERS
25 Absolutely dull, empty library) (6)FLATLY

DOWN
1 Envious of new watch, craving to own (5-4)GREEN-EYED
2 Holy men for one being reportedly holy but easily crossed (6)POROUS
3 Contribution from agency nicknamed 'Doubting Thomas' (5)CYNIC
4 Floor remains carpeted, is not fancy (8)ASTONISH
5 Vehicle running during key election's back outside delivering some food (8)MACARONI
6 Haggard blackbird? (5)MERLE
8 Companion primarily alongside fighting random armies (7-2-4)COMRADE-IN-ARMS
13 Dummy in game, South in relation to partner (4,5)AUNT SALLY
15 Thank God beer is a hit, adding to momentum (6,2)PRAISE BE
16 Cast idle, snug in featherbeds (8)INDULGES
19 Completely opposed park cutting tree (6)POPLAR
20 Hide loss of last month, post money order (5)MOULT
21 Solid state hard substance (5)STUFF

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

[Joshuaceada]

The Phantom

ACROSS
8 Star - it's round (6)
9 Over a period of time translated poet's works (8)
10 Dispute is about getting caught in leg slip (8)
11 Hats off for big win in race (6)
12 Cleric's formed a clique (6)
13 Deck hands endlessly busy all around (8)
15 Royalty embroiled in property claims (7)
17 Cutter in seas reportedly teeters (7)
20 Negotiated more cuts for patron (8)
22 One left in van caught stealing money that’s in the bank (6)
23 Optic power's unable to pick odd characters (6)
25 Cautions a sailor wearing pilot's badges (8)
26 Publicise article about nuclear particle (8)
27 A thought being entertained (6)

DOWN
1 Rice also contributes to some energy (8)
2 On reflection people lacking leader competent enough (10)
3 Decoy blew the lid off man with drug (6)
4 Wrong move had upset gentle pace (7)
5 Doesn’t every other mountain cat attack? (8)
6 Test a vehicle (4)
7 Second in command to quit (6)
14 Mummy's scooped out grave without bone is puzzling! (10)
16 Falling backward oaf loses crown jewellery (8)
18 To remove ache witch doctor massaged leg; daughter squirmed (8)
19 Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird (7)
21 International body's engaged one working for alliances (6)
22 A very exclusive celebration that’s lewd (6)
24 Unclothed buxom Queen is Caesar's wife perhaps? (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11723/article8709835.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
8 Star - it's round (6)
9 Over a period of time translated poet's works (8)
10 Dispute is about getting caught in leg slip (8)
11 Hats off for big win in race (6)
12 Cleric's formed a clique (6)CIRCLE
13 Deck hands endlessly busy all around (8)
15 Royalty embroiled in property claims (7)
17 Cutter in seas reportedly teeters (7)
20 Negotiated more cuts for patron (8)CUSTOMER
22 One left in van caught stealing money that’s in the bank (6)
23 Optic power's unable to pick odd characters (6)VISUAL
25 Cautions a sailor wearing pilot's badges (8)
26 Publicise article about nuclear particle (8)
27 A thought being entertained (6)

DOWN
1 Rice also contributes to some energy (8)CALORIES/B]
2 On reflection people lacking leader competent enough (10)
3 Decoy blew the lid off man with drug (6)
4 Wrong move had upset gentle pace (7)
5 Doesn’t every other mountain cat attack? (8)
6 Test a vehicle (4)
7 Second in command to quit (6)
14 Mummy's scooped out grave without bone is puzzling! (10)
16 Falling backward oaf loses crown jewellery (8)
18 To remove ache witch doctor massaged leg; daughter squirmed (8)
19 Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird (7)
21 International body's engaged one working for alliances (6)[B]UNIONS
22 A very exclusive celebration that’s lewd (6)
24 Unclothed buxom Queen is Caesar's wife perhaps? (4)UXOR

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
8 Star - it's round (6)
9 Over a period of time translated poet's works (8)
10 Dispute is about getting caught in leg slip (8)
11 Hats off for big win in race (6)
12 Cleric's formed a clique (6)CIRCLE
13 Deck hands endlessly busy all around (8)
15 Royalty embroiled in property claims (7)
17 Cutter in seas reportedly teeters (7)
20 Negotiated more cuts for patron (8)CUSTOMER
22 One left in van caught stealing money that’s in the bank (6)
23 Optic power's unable to pick odd characters (6)VISUAL
25 Cautions a sailor wearing pilot's badges (8)
26 Publicise article about nuclear particle (8)
27 A thought being entertained (6)

DOWN
1 Rice also contributes to some energy (8) CALORIES
2 On reflection people lacking leader competent enough (10) SUFFICIENT
3 Decoy blew the lid off man with drug (6) ENTICE
4 Wrong move had upset gentle pace (7) DOGTROT
5 Doesn’t every other mountain cat attack? (8) DENOUNCE
6 Test a vehicle (4) TAXI
7 Second in command to quit (6)
14 Mummy's scooped out grave without bone is puzzling! (10)
16 Falling backward oaf loses crown jewellery (8)
18 To remove ache witch doctor massaged leg; daughter squirmed (8)
19 Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird (7)
21 International body's engaged one working for alliances (6)UNIONS
22 A very exclusive celebration that’s lewd (6)
24 Unclothed buxom Queen is Caesar's wife perhaps? (4)UXOR

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Star - it's round (6)
9 Over a period of time translated poet's works (8)OPERATES
10 Dispute is about getting caught in leg slip (8)
11 Hats off for big win in race (6)
12 Cleric's formed a clique (6)CIRCLE
13 Deck hands endlessly busy all around (8)
15 Royalty embroiled in property claims (7)ASSERTS
17 Cutter in seas reportedly teeters (7)
20 Negotiated more cuts for patron (8)CUSTOMER
22 One left in van caught stealing money that’s in the bank (6)
23 Optic power's unable to pick odd characters (6)VISUAL
25 Cautions a sailor wearing pilot's badges (8)WARNINGS
26 Publicise article about nuclear particle (8)
27 A thought being entertained (6)AMUSED

DOWN
1 Rice also contributes to some energy (8) CALORIES
2 On reflection people lacking leader competent enough (10) SUFFICIENT
3 Decoy blew the lid off man with drug (6) ENTICE
4 Wrong move had upset gentle pace (7) DOGTROT
5 Doesn’t every other mountain cat attack? (8) DENOUNCE
6 Test a vehicle (4) TAXI
7 Second in command to quit (6)RESIGN
14 Mummy's scooped out grave without bone is puzzling! (10)
16 Falling backward oaf loses crown jewellery (8)
18 To remove ache witch doctor massaged leg; daughter squirmed (8)
19 Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird (7)
21 International body's engaged one working for alliances (6)UNIONS
22 A very exclusive celebration that’s lewd (6)
24 Unclothed buxom Queen is Caesar's wife perhaps? (4)UXOR

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Star - it's round (6)SATURN
9 Over a period of time translated poet's works (8)OPERATES
10 Dispute is about getting caught in leg slip (8)CONFLICT
11 Hats off for big win in race (6)ORIGIN
12 Cleric's formed a clique (6)CIRCLE
13 Deck hands endlessly busy all around (8)ORNAMENT
15 Royalty embroiled in property claims (7)ASSERTS
17 Cutter in seas reportedly teeters (7)SEESAWS
20 Negotiated more cuts for patron (8)CUSTOMER
22 One left in van caught stealing money that’s in the bank (6)CREDIT
23 Optic power's unable to pick odd characters (6)VISUAL
25 Cautions a sailor wearing pilot's badges (8)WARNINGS
26 Publicise article about nuclear particle (8)ANNOUNCE
27 A thought being entertained (6)AMUSED

DOWN
1 Rice also contributes to some energy (8) CALORIES
2 On reflection people lacking leader competent enough (10) SUFFICIENT
3 Decoy blew the lid off man with drug (6) ENTICE
4 Wrong move had upset gentle pace (7) DOGTROT
5 Doesn’t every other mountain cat attack? (8) DENOUNCE
6 Test a vehicle (4) TAXI
7 Second in command to quit (6)RESIGN
14 Mummy's scooped out grave without bone is puzzling! (10)MYSTERIOUS
16 Falling backward oaf loses crown jewellery (8)TUMBLING
18 To remove ache witch doctor massaged leg; daughter squirmed (8)WRIGGLED
19 Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird (7)PROWLED
21 International body's engaged one working for alliances (6)UNIONS
22 A very exclusive celebration that’s lewd (6)CARNAL
24 Unclothed buxom Queen is Caesar's wife perhaps? (4)UXOR

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

[Joshuaceada]

Sunnet

Across
1 Heartless jailer's land (6)
4 Contrasting work to sitting (8)
10 Some Chinese board Singapore-run rail to Paradise (7,2)
11 Head of firm carries fifty-pound instrument (5)
12 Heavy weight lifter managed to enter church (5)
13 Coming from outside, old mind gets retrospective sense of self (9)
14 Picks groups to catch the Parisian (7)
16 Perhaps hawk equipment to English (4)
19 Build new raygun's cap for navy personnel (4)
21 Small list to drink (7)
24 Invariably, a press agency will take shape by second half of July (9)
25 American to invigorate spirit of Society of Engineers (5)
26 Schemes from a side (5)
27 Entry in a building housing unknown bully (9)
28 Heads of Shanghai industries strangely only go for the study of Chinese language (8)
29 Echo from average hill retreats (6)

Down
1 Lawsuit to challenge cabinet (4,4)
2 Interesting study by expert (8)
3 Get a gold coin from each broken leg (5)
5 Nearly every one is captivated by Mark's swagger (7)
6 Extra box inside for musicians (9)
7 Policeman can add sulphur to ice pads (6)
8 Carp from Greek river (6)
9 See large records (6)
15 Raise wheels left outside merry-go-round (9)
17 Blanched or boiled is more gory (8)
18 Second minute to examine the best (8)
20 Horse's unusual team label (7)
21 Crime writer speaks about Queen (6)
22 As every other violist shrinks (6)
23 Sow one around a fool (6)
25 Pot of Michigan jam (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11697/article8580524.ece

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Heartless jailer's land (6)
4 Contrasting work to sitting (8)
10 Some Chinese board Singapore-run rail to Paradise (7,2)
11 Head of firm carries fifty-pound instrument (5)
12 Heavy weight lifter managed to enter church (5)
13 Coming from outside, old mind gets retrospective sense of self (9)
14 Picks groups to catch the Parisian (7)
16 Perhaps hawk equipment to English (4)
19 Build new raygun's cap for navy personnel (4)
21 Small list to drink (7)
24 Invariably, a press agency will take shape by second half of July (9)
25 American to invigorate spirit of Society of Engineers (5)
26 Schemes from a side (5)
27 Entry in a building housing unknown bully (9)
28 Heads of Shanghai industries strangely only go for the study of Chinese language (8)
29 Echo from average hill retreats (6)

Down
1 Lawsuit to challenge cabinet (4,4)
2 Interesting study by expert (8)
3 Get a gold coin from each broken leg (5)
5 Nearly every one is captivated by Mark's swagger (7)
6 Extra box inside for musicians (9)
7 Policeman can add sulphur to ice pads (6)
8 Carp from Greek river (6)
9 See large records (6)
15 Raise wheels left outside merry-go-round (9)
17 Blanched or boiled is more gory (8)
18 Second minute to examine the best (8)
20 Horse's unusual team label (7) NAMETAG
21 Crime writer speaks about Queen (6) SAYERS
22 As every other violist shrinks (6) QUAILS
23 Sow one around a fool (6) PIGEON
25 Pot of Michigan jam (5) GANJA

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Heartless jailer's land (6)
4 Contrasting work to sitting (8)
10 Some Chinese board Singapore-run rail to Paradise (7,2)
11 Head of firm carries fifty-pound instrument (5)
12 Heavy weight lifter managed to enter church (5)
13 Coming from outside, old mind gets retrospective sense of self (9)
14 Picks groups to catch the Parisian (7)
16 Perhaps hawk equipment to English (4)
19 Build new raygun's cap for navy personnel (4)
21 Small list to drink (7)
24 Invariably, a press agency will take shape by second half of July (9)
25 American to invigorate spirit of Society of Engineers (5)
26 Schemes from a side (5)
27 Entry in a building housing unknown bully (9)
28 Heads of Shanghai industries strangely only go for the study of Chinese language (8)
29 Echo from average hill retreats (6)

Down
1 Lawsuit to challenge cabinet (4,4)
2 Interesting study by expert (8)
3 Get a gold coin from each broken leg (5)
5 Nearly every one is captivated by Mark's swagger (7)
6 Extra box inside for musicians (9)ORCHESTRAS
7 Policeman can add sulphur to ice pads (6)IGLOOS
8 Carp from Greek river (6)GROUSE
9 See large records (6)
15 Raise wheels left outside merry-go-round (9)
17 Blanched or boiled is more gory (8)BLOODIER
18 Second minute to examine the best (8)SWEETEST
20 Horse's unusual team label (7) NAMETAG
21 Crime writer speaks about Queen (6) SAYERS
22 As every other violist shrinks (6) QUAILS
23 Sow one around a fool (6) PIGEON
25 Pot of Michigan jam (5) GANJA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Heartless jailer's land (6)
4 Contrasting work to sitting (8)OPPOSING
10 Some Chinese board Singapore-run rail to Paradise (7,2)
11 Head of firm carries fifty-pound instrument (5)
12 Heavy weight lifter managed to enter church (5)
13 Coming from outside, old mind gets retrospective sense of self (9)
14 Picks groups to catch the Parisian (7)SELECTS
16 Perhaps hawk equipment to English (4)KITE
19 Build new raygun's cap for navy personnel (4)
21 Small list to drink (7)
24 Invariably, a press agency will take shape by second half of July (9)UNIFORMLY
25 American to invigorate spirit of Society of Engineers (5)
26 Schemes from a side (5)IDEAS
27 Entry in a building housing unknown bully (9)
28 Heads of Shanghai industries strangely only go for the study of Chinese language (8)
29 Echo from average hill retreats (6)

Down
1 Lawsuit to challenge cabinet (4,4)
2 Interesting study by expert (8)
3 Get a gold coin from each broken leg (5)
5 Nearly every one is captivated by Mark's swagger (7)
6 Extra box inside for musicians (9)ORCHESTRAS
7 Policeman can add sulphur to ice pads (6)IGLOOS
8 Carp from Greek river (6)GROUSE
9 See large records (6)
15 Raise wheels left outside merry-go-round (9)
17 Blanched or boiled is more gory (8)BLOODIER
18 Second minute to examine the best (8)SWEETEST
20 Horse's unusual team label (7) NAMETAG
21 Crime writer speaks about Queen (6) SAYERS
22 As every other violist shrinks (6) QUAILS
23 Sow one around a fool (6) PIGEON
25 Pot of Michigan jam (5) GANJA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Heartless jailer's land (6)TURKEY
4 Contrasting work to sitting (8)OPPOSING
10 Some Chinese board Singapore-run rail to Paradise (7,2)SHANGRI LA
11 Head of firm carries fifty-pound instrument (5)CELLO
12 Heavy weight lifter managed to enter church (5)CRANE
13 Coming from outside, old mind gets retrospective sense of self (9)EXOGENOUS
14 Picks groups to catch the Parisian (7)SELECTS
16 Perhaps hawk equipment to English (4)KITE
19 Build new raygun's cap for navy personnel (4)WREN
21 Small list to drink (7)SWALLOW
24 Invariably, a press agency will take shape by second half of July (9)UNIFORMLY
25 American to invigorate spirit of Society of Engineers (5)GOOSE
26 Schemes from a side (5)IDEAS
27 Entry in a building housing unknown bully (9)TYRANNIZE
28 Heads of Shanghai industries strangely only go for the study of Chinese language (8)SINOLOGY
29 Echo from average hill retreats (6)PARROT

Down
1 Lawsuit to challenge cabinet (4,4)TEST CASE
2 Interesting study by expert (8)READABLE
3 Get a gold coin from each broken leg (5)EAGLE
5 Nearly every one is captivated by Mark's swagger (7)PEACOCK
6 Extra box inside for musicians (9)ORCHESTRAS
7 Policeman can add sulphur to ice pads (6)IGLOOS
8 Carp from Greek river (6)GROUSE
9 See large records (6)VIDEOS
15 Raise wheels left outside merry-go-round (9)CARROUSEL
17 Blanched or boiled is more gory (8)BLOODIER
18 Second minute to examine the best (8)SWEETEST
20 Horse's unusual team label (7) NAMETAG
21 Crime writer speaks about Queen (6) SAYERS
22 As every other violist shrinks (6) QUAILS
23 Sow one around a fool (6) PIGEON
25 Pot of Michigan jam (5) GANJA

:clap::clap::clap: Awesome pangram with fluttering feathers!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Coherent quality in broadcast Iidly cut (8)
5 Lie about strength of character (5)
9 Struggle, untrained, to reverse (3)
10 Ponder about alternative hospital for community (11)
11 Nothing in dive except for pub area (6,3)
12 American man with right conduct (5)
13 Strange air, to me, in popular tribute (13) COMMEMORATION
17 Prepare for action decided by editor in rough sketch (5,3,5) CLEAR THE DECKS
19 Top grade in final phase (5) ALPHA
21 Perform within rules, so unhappily lacking perfume (9) ODOURLESS
23 Beams from bright sun initially catching opponent (11) CANTILEVERS
24 Leaders in triumph on reaching peak (3)
25 Variable luck, ignoring tips about plant (5)
26 Mean to protect half of rare fish (8)


DOWN
1 Sadly dwell on party’s end indecently (6)
2 Automobile book, relative gem (9)
3 First performance mostly good and free from faults (5)
4 One fixing problems with nose after time and money (14)
5 Conventional treatment of locum, fair (9)
6 Stand and kick hard (5)
7 Constant, objective university group (8)
8 Stirring words of hero set in outlaw band’s domain (8,6)
14 Spoil resolution about start of abstinence with a cocktail (9)
15 Script one prepared for examiner (9)
16 Rough fracas, finally memorable, involving Romeo (8)
18 Bird in very large quarry (6)
20 Film disrupted by an alarm (5)
22 Increased offer is enticing to some extent (5)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8714129.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Coherent quality in broadcast Iidly cut (8)LUCIDITY
5 Lie about strength of character (5)FIBRE
9 Struggle, untrained, to reverse (3)WAR
10 Ponder about alternative hospital for community (11)BROTHERHOOD
11 Nothing in dive except for pub area (6,3)LOUNGE BAR
12 American man with right conduct (5)
13 Strange air, to me, in popular tribute (13) COMMEMORATION
17 Prepare for action decided by editor in rough sketch (5,3,5) CLEAR THE DECKS
19 Top grade in final phase (5) ALPHA
21 Perform within rules, so unhappily lacking perfume (9) ODOURLESS
23 Beams from bright sun initially catching opponent (11) CANTILEVERS
24 Leaders in triumph on reaching peak (3)
25 Variable luck, ignoring tips about plant (5)
26 Mean to protect half of rare fish (8)


DOWN
1 Sadly dwell on party’s end indecently (6)
2 Automobile book, relative gem (9)
3 First performance mostly good and free from faults (5)
4 One fixing problems with nose after time and money (14)
5 Conventional treatment of locum, fair (9)
6 Stand and kick hard (5)
7 Constant, objective university group (8)
8 Stirring words of hero set in outlaw band’s domain (8,6)
14 Spoil resolution about start of abstinence with a cocktail (9)
15 Script one prepared for examiner (9)
16 Rough fracas, finally memorable, involving Romeo (8)
18 Bird in very large quarry (6)
20 Film disrupted by an alarm (5)
22 Increased offer is enticing to some extent (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Coherent quality in broadcast Iidly cut (8)LUCIDITY
5 Lie about strength of character (5)FABLE
9 Struggle, untrained, to reverse (3)WAR
10 Ponder about alternative hospital for community (11)BROTHERHOOD
11 Nothing in dive except for pub area (6,3)LOUNGE BAR
12 American man with right conduct (5)
13 Strange air, to me, in popular tribute (13) COMMEMORATION
17 Prepare for action decided by editor in rough sketch (5,3,5) CLEAR THE DECKS
19 Top grade in final phase (5) ALPHA
21 Perform within rules, so unhappily lacking perfume (9) ODOURLESS
23 Beams from bright sun initially catching opponent (11) CANTILEVERS
24 Leaders in triumph on reaching peak (3)
25 Variable luck, ignoring tips about plant (5)
26 Mean to protect half of rare fish (8)


DOWN
1 Sadly dwell on party’s end indecently (6)
2 Automobile book, relative gem (9)
3 First performance mostly good and free from faults (5)DEBUG
4 One fixing problems with nose after time and money (14)TROUBLESHOOTER
5 Conventional treatment of locum, fair (9)
6 Stand and kick hard (5)
7 Constant, objective university group (8)
8 Stirring words of hero set in outlaw band’s domain (8,6)
14 Spoil resolution about start of abstinence with a cocktail (9)
15 Script one prepared for examiner (9)INSPECTOR
16 Rough fracas, finally memorable, involving Romeo (8)
18 Bird in very large quarry (6)
20 Film disrupted by an alarm (5)PANIC
22 Increased offer is enticing to some extent (5)RISEN

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Coherent quality in broadcast Iidly cut (8)LUCIDITY
5 Lie about strength of character (5)FIBRE
9 Struggle, untrained, to reverse (3)WAR
10 Ponder about alternative hospital for community (11)BROTHERHOOD
11 Nothing in dive except for pub area (6,3)LOUNGE BAR
12 American man with right conduct (5)USHER
13 Strange air, to me, in popular tribute (13) COMMEMORATION
17 Prepare for action decided by editor in rough sketch (5,3,5) CLEAR THE DECKS
19 Top grade in final phase (5) ALPHA
21 Perform within rules, so unhappily lacking perfume (9) ODOURLESS
23 Beams from bright sun initially catching opponent (11) CANTILEVERS
24 Leaders in triumph on reaching peak (3)TOR
25 Variable luck, ignoring tips about plant (5)YUCCA
26 Mean to protect half of rare fish (8)STINGRAY


DOWN
1 Sadly dwell on party’s end indecently (6)LEWDLY
2 Automobile book, relative gem (9)CARBUNCLE
3 First performance mostly good and free from faults (5)DEBUG
4 One fixing problems with nose after time and money (14)TROUBLESHOOTER
5 Conventional treatment of locum, fair (9)FORMULAIC
6 Stand and kick hard (5)BOOTH
7 Constant, objective university group (8)ENDURING
8 Stirring words of hero set in outlaw band’s domain (8,6)SHERWOOD FOREST
14 Spoil resolution about start of abstinence with a cocktail (9)MARGARITA
15 Script one prepared for examiner (9)INSPECTOR
16 Rough fracas, finally memorable, involving Romeo (8)SCRATCHY
18 Bird in very large quarry (6)OSPREY
20 Film disrupted by an alarm (5)PANIC
22 Increased offer is enticing to some extent (5)RISEN

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

ACROSS
1 Pinch hitter Dravid out of depth; Sunil Gavaskar initially chipped in a shot (8,5)
10 A measure say supplied by theatre ad (5,4)
11 Tough to sack boy and get girl for channel (5)
12 A cut; primarily simple ground stroke (5)
13 Hairstyle Anne set, at last is stable (9)
14 Great logo designed finally by Bosey, perhaps (6)
16 Catch ash falling out of smoking pipes (4)
19 Country Club's high class; rabbi regularly returns (4)
20 Poland welcomes exceptionally nice writer (6)
25 Crucial, but wrong time for press to interfere (9)
26 Slap fat boy, take off penny (5)
27 About husband's impression as President (5)
28 One standing out of gate thinking without pressure in general (9)
29 Maybe Jack's town stocks food, gives place for homeless to sleep (9,4)

DOWN
2 Last wicket runs with energy to secure draw (8)
3 Australian and England skippers keep quiet on special trophy (5)
4 Good knock by Pakistan captain; Get a drink (6)
5 Article on mysterious youth leader and rule of God (8)
6 Performance related to kit and a part of money given earlier (9)
7 Explosion in say, Kashmir; Second bomb hurled in eliminating one (6)
8 DIG somehow enters England by crawling (6)
9 From Tokyo to this city? (5)
15 Undeclared third of income saved; can be made legit (9)
17 While returning, Raj meets Selva frequently at Oman's capital (8)
18 Notify one can quit in revolt (8)
21 Length ball by Bravo; Border lofted (6)
22 President's desire to lend a hand (5)
23 Almost spear one antelope (6)
24 More advantageous to maintain length without tension in a flat pitch (6)
26 Alarm in India, water's cold (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11725/article8720975.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Pinch hitter Dravid out of depth; Sunil Gavaskar initially chipped in a shot (8,5) STRAIGHT DRIVE
10 A measure say supplied by theatre ad (5,4)
11 Tough to sack boy and get girl for channel (5) GULLY
12 A cut; primarily simple ground stroke (5)
13 Hairstyle Anne set, at last is stable (9)
14 Great logo designed finally by Bosey, perhaps (6) GOOGLY
16 Catch ash falling out of smoking pipes (4) HOOK
19 Country Club's high class; rabbi regularly returns (4)
20 Poland welcomes exceptionally nice writer (6)
25 Crucial, but wrong time for press to interfere (9)
26 Slap fat boy, take off penny (5)
27 About husband's impression as President (5)
28 One standing out of gate thinking without pressure in general (9)
29 Maybe Jack's town stocks food, gives place for homeless to sleep (9,4)

DOWN
2 Last wicket runs with energy to secure draw (8)
3 Australian and England skippers keep quiet on special trophy (5)
4 Good knock by Pakistan captain; Get a drink (6)
5 Article on mysterious youth leader and rule of God (8)
6 Performance related to kit and a part of money given earlier (9)
7 Explosion in say, Kashmir; Second bomb hurled in eliminating one (6) VOLLEY
8 DIG somehow enters England by crawling (6)
9 From Tokyo to this city? (5)
15 Undeclared third of income saved; can be made legit (9)
17 While returning, Raj meets Selva frequently at Oman's capital (8)
18 Notify one can quit in revolt (8)
21 Length ball by Bravo; Border lofted (6)
22 President's desire to lend a hand (5)
23 Almost spear one antelope (6)
24 More advantageous to maintain length without tension in a flat pitch (6)
26 Alarm in India, water's cold (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Pinch hitter Dravid out of depth; Sunil Gavaskar initially chipped in a shot (8,5) STRAIGHT DRIVE
10 A measure say supplied by theatre ad (5,4)DEATH RATE
11 Tough to sack boy and get girl for channel (5) GULLY
12 A cut; primarily simple ground stroke (5)
13 Hairstyle Anne set, at last is stable (9)PERMANENT
14 Great logo designed finally by Bosey, perhaps (6) GOOGLY
16 Catch ash falling out of smoking pipes (4) HOOK
19 Country Club's high class; rabbi regularly returns (4)
20 Poland welcomes exceptionally nice writer (6)
25 Crucial, but wrong time for press to interfere (9)
26 Slap fat boy, take off penny (5)PLUMB
27 About husband's impression as President (5)
28 One standing out of gate thinking without pressure in general (9)
29 Maybe Jack's town stocks food, gives place for homeless to sleep (9,4)

DOWN
2 Last wicket runs with energy to secure draw (8)
3 Australian and England skippers keep quiet on special trophy (5)ASHES
4 Good knock by Pakistan captain; Get a drink (6)
5 Article on mysterious youth leader and rule of God (8)
6 Performance related to kit and a part of money given earlier (9)
7 Explosion in say, Kashmir; Second bomb hurled in eliminating one (6) VOLLEY
8 DIG somehow enters England by crawling (6)EDGING
9 From Tokyo to this city? (5)
15 Undeclared third of income saved; can be made legit (9)
17 While returning, Raj meets Selva frequently at Oman's capital (8)
18 Notify one can quit in revolt (8)
21 Length ball by Bravo; Border lofted (6)
22 President's desire to lend a hand (5)
23 Almost spear one antelope (6)
24 More advantageous to maintain length without tension in a flat pitch (6)
26 Alarm in India, water's cold (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Pinch hitter Dravid out of depth; Sunil Gavaskar initially chipped in a shot (8,5) STRAIGHT DRIVE
10 A measure say supplied by theatre ad (5,4)DEATH RATE
11 Tough to sack boy and get girl for channel (5) GULLY
12 A cut; primarily simple ground stroke (5)ICTUS
13 Hairstyle Anne set, at last is stable (9)PERMANENT
14 Great logo designed finally by Bosey, perhaps (6) GOOGLY
16 Catch ash falling out of smoking pipes (4) HOOK
19 Country Club's high class; rabbi regularly returns (4)CUBA
20 Poland welcomes exceptionally nice writer (6)PENCIL
25 Crucial, but wrong time for press to interfere (9)IMMEDIATE
26 Slap fat boy, take off penny (5)PLUMB
27 About husband's impression as President (5)CHAIR
28 One standing out of gate thinking without pressure in general (9)EXTENSIVE
29 Maybe Jack's town stocks food, gives place for homeless to sleep (9,4)CARDBOARD CITY

DOWN
2 Last wicket runs with energy to secure draw (8)TRACTION
3 Australian and England skippers keep quiet on special trophy (5)ASHES
4 Good knock by Pakistan captain; Get a drink (6)GRAPPA
5 Article on mysterious youth leader and rule of God (8)THEARCHY
6 Performance related to kit and a part of money given earlier (9)RIGMAROLE
7 Explosion in say, Kashmir; Second bomb hurled in eliminating one (6) VOLLEY
8 DIG somehow enters England by crawling (6)EDGING
9 From Tokyo to this city? (5)KYOTO/TOKYO
15 Undeclared third of income saved; can be made legit (9)LAUNDERED
17 While returning, Raj meets Selva frequently at Oman's capital (8)SARAJEVO
18 Notify one can quit in revolt (8)ACQUAINT
21 Length ball by Bravo; Border lofted (6)LOBBED
22 President's desire to lend a hand (5)PITCH
23 Almost spear one antelope (6)IMPALA
24 More advantageous to maintain length without tension in a flat pitch (6)BELTER
26 Alarm in India, water's cold (5)PANIC

:clap::clap::clap: A little tough puzzle with cricket theme!

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

ACROSS
1 Financial trouble to get gold for one from Los Angeles (11)
9 Overlook information, return permit containing caveat primarily (7)
10 Danger is constant on primarily turning pitch (7)
11 Watches damsel going back inside (5)
12 Silicones used in plotting lines in a map, perhaps (9)
13 Country library remodelled after spending 2 rupees (5)
15 Genetic mutation barred by queen is powerful (9)
18 Victim has trouble right away at Goa customs centre (9)
21 Army club at Kentucky suburbs is vulgar (5)
22 Engage specialist to operate on retina (9)
24 Extra diode helping to make a device (5)
26 In Bali, English is a subject, say (7)
27 Usual way to get across a point (7)
28 Malls are something trivial (5,6)

DOWN
1 Kisses Maggi, say behind college alley initially (9)
2 Support given to gangster is lawful (5)
3 Taste of a South African province (4,5)
4 Rope given to sailor to come up on rank (7)
5 Reform mischievous child given to stray (7)
6 Disastrous to inhale nitrogen, saps force at the time of one's birth (5)
7 Hypnotic illusion captivates new foreigner (8)
8 For starters, a lean man seeks charity (4)
14 Showing off snake bite (8)
16 Progress, however without right experience (2,7)
17 About keeping wary eyes over separated old neighbour (9)
19 Instrument found in Alto car in Ahmedabad (7)
20 Part of a plant and bean found in dinner table arrangement (7)
22 River, channel, beach, dams (4)
23 Screams on streets to exchange dollars for rupees (5)
25 Spirit of music player at hotel (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11726/article8724195.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Financial trouble to get gold for one from Los Angeles (11) CALIFORNIAN
9 Overlook information, return permit containing caveat primarily (7)
10 Danger is constant on primarily turning pitch (7)
11 Watches damsel going back inside (5)
12 Silicones used in plotting lines in a map, perhaps (9)
13 Country library remodelled after spending 2 rupees (5) LIBYA
15 Genetic mutation barred by queen is powerful (9)
18 Victim has trouble right away at Goa customs centre (9)
21 Army club at Kentucky suburbs is vulgar (5)
22 Engage specialist to operate on retina (9)
24 Extra diode helping to make a device (5)
26 In Bali, English is a subject, say (7) BENGALI
27 Usual way to get across a point (7)
28 Malls are something trivial (5,6)

DOWN
1 Kisses Maggi, say behind college alley initially (9)
2 Support given to gangster is lawful (5)
3 Taste of a South African province (4,5) FREE STATE
4 Rope given to sailor to come up on rank (7)
5 Reform mischievous child given to stray (7)
6 Disastrous to inhale nitrogen, saps force at the time of one's birth (5)
7 Hypnotic illusion captivates new foreigner (8)
8 For starters, a lean man seeks charity (4)
14 Showing off snake bite (8)
16 Progress, however without right experience (2,7)
17 About keeping wary eyes over separated old neighbour (9) CEYLONESE
19 Instrument found in Alto car in Ahmedabad (7)
20 Part of a plant and bean found in dinner table arrangement (7)
22 River, channel, beach, dams (4)
23 Screams on streets to exchange dollars for rupees (5)
25 Spirit of music player at hotel (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Financial trouble to get gold for one from Los Angeles (11) CALIFORNIAN
9 Overlook information, return permit containing caveat primarily (7)NEGLECT
10 Danger is constant on primarily turning pitch (7)
11 Watches damsel going back inside (5)OGLES
12 Silicones used in plotting lines in a map, perhaps (9)ISOCLINES
13 Country library remodelled after spending 2 rupees (5) LIBYA
15 Genetic mutation barred by queen is powerful (9)ENERGETIC
18 Victim has trouble right away at Goa customs centre (9)
21 Army club at Kentucky suburbs is vulgar (5)
22 Engage specialist to operate on retina (9)
24 Extra diode helping to make a device (5)RADIO
26 In Bali, English is a subject, say (7) BENGALI
27 Usual way to get across a point (7)
28 Malls are something trivial (5,6)

DOWN
1 Kisses Maggi, say behind college alley initially (9)
2 Support given to gangster is lawful (5)
3 Taste of a South African province (4,5) FREE STATE
4 Rope given to sailor to come up on rank (7)
5 Reform mischievous child given to stray (7)
6 Disastrous to inhale nitrogen, saps force at the time of one's birth (5)
7 Hypnotic illusion captivates new foreigner (8)
8 For starters, a lean man seeks charity (4)
14 Showing off snake bite (8)
16 Progress, however without right experience (2,7)
17 About keeping wary eyes over separated old neighbour (9) CEYLONESE
19 Instrument found in Alto car in Ahmedabad (7)
20 Part of a plant and bean found in dinner table arrangement (7)
22 River, channel, beach, dams (4)
23 Screams on streets to exchange dollars for rupees (5)
25 Spirit of music player at hotel (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Financial trouble to get gold for one from Los Angeles (11) CALIFORNIAN
9 Overlook information, return permit containing caveat primarily (7)NEGLECT
10 Danger is constant on primarily turning pitch (7)
11 Watches damsel going back inside (5)OGLES
12 Silicones used in plotting lines in a map, perhaps (9)ISOCLINES
13 Country library remodelled after spending 2 rupees (5) LIBYA
15 Genetic mutation barred by queen is powerful (9)ENERGETIC
18 Victim has trouble right away at Goa customs centre (9)
21 Army club at Kentucky suburbs is vulgar (5)
22 Engage specialist to operate on retina (9)
24 Extra diode helping to make a device (5)RADIO
26 In Bali, English is a subject, say (7) BENGALI
27 Usual way to get across a point (7)
28 Malls are something trivial (5,6)

DOWN
1 Kisses Maggi, say behind college alley initially (9)
2 Support given to gangster is lawful (5)LEGAL
3 Taste of a South African province (4,5) FREE STATE
4 Rope given to sailor to come up on rank (7)
5 Reform mischievous child given to stray (7)IMPROVE
6 Disastrous to inhale nitrogen, saps force at the time of one's birth (5)
7 Hypnotic illusion captivates new foreigner (8)
8 For starters, a lean man seeks charity (4)ALMS
14 Showing off snake bite (8)BOASTING
16 Progress, however without right experience (2,7)
17 About keeping wary eyes over separated old neighbour (9) CEYLONESE
19 Instrument found in Alto car in Ahmedabad (7)
20 Part of a plant and bean found in dinner table arrangement (7)
22 River, channel, beach, dams (4)
23 Screams on streets to exchange dollars for rupees (5)ROARS
25 Spirit of music player at hotel (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Financial trouble to get gold for one from Los Angeles (11) CALIFORNIAN
9 Overlook information, return permit containing caveat primarily (7)NEGLECT
10 Danger is constant on primarily turning pitch (7)PITFALL
11 Watches damsel going back inside (5)OGLES
12 Silicones used in plotting lines in a map, perhaps (9)ISOCLINES
13 Country library remodelled after spending 2 rupees (5) LIBYA
15 Genetic mutation barred by queen is powerful (9)ENERGETIC
18 Victim has trouble right away at Goa customs centre (9)SCAPEGOAT
21 Army club at Kentucky suburbs is vulgar (5)TACKY
22 Engage specialist to operate on retina (9)ENTERTAIN
24 Extra diode helping to make a device (5)RADIO
26 In Bali, English is a subject, say (7) BENGALI
27 Usual way to get across a point (7)ROUTINE
28 Malls are something trivial (5,6)SMALL CHANGE

DOWN
1 Kisses Maggi, say behind college alley initially (9)CANOODLES
2 Support given to gangster is lawful (5)LEGAL
3 Taste of a South African province (4,5) FREE STATE
4 Rope given to sailor to come up on rank (7)RATLINE
5 Reform mischievous child given to stray (7)IMPROVE
6 Disastrous to inhale nitrogen, saps force at the time of one's birth (5)NATAL
7 Hypnotic illusion captivates new foreigner (8)MAGNETIC
8 For starters, a lean man seeks charity (4)ALMS
14 Showing off snake bite (8)BOASTING
16 Progress, however without right experience (2,7)GO THROUGH
17 About keeping wary eyes over separated old neighbour (9) CEYLONESE
19 Instrument found in Alto car in Ahmedabad (7)OCARINA
20 Part of a plant and bean found in dinner table arrangement (7)TENDRIL
22 River, channel, beach, dams (4)ELBE
23 Screams on streets to exchange dollars for rupees (5)ROARS
25 Spirit of music player at hotel (5)DJNN

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

[Joshuaceada]

Aspartame

ACROSS
9 Spouse during a disagreement? (8,7)
10 Track down remote controlled vehicle collecting samples of extraterrestrial creatures (7)
12 Hindu father became French royalty (7)
13 Bare males posing in a straight line — that’s hot (5,4)
14 Big dealer sold a building (5)
15 Ask Buzzer to have corner with cryptic hints, to begin with (7)
18 Well-mannered but given to servile compliance (7)
21 Was custard inside a container? (5)
23 Chord is produced from it (5,4)
25 I write about weapon that is land-based (7)
26 Check trendy speaker (7)
29 Aunts and tots ballet dancing is of lowest priority? On the contrary (4,3,3,5)

DOWN
1 Emperor obtained backing of a third of the Rastafarians (4)
2 Cosmetic surgery on cat requires money (4)
3 Cross-stitching on royal’s vest takes a bit of effort (8)
4 Right to enrol for a main course (6)
5 When everyone gets a 16 (8)
6 Group of dancers march audibly (6)
7 Won’t he do the furnishing precisely? (2,3,3)
8 Unyielding Greyjoy lost happiness, became a shade (4,4)
11 Encourage oriental to recall story from start to end (5)
15 Live with an Olsztynian resident who’s tall and thin (8)
16 About to break polished sink on Cockney head? That causes worry (8)
17 They own money? Not a single note (4-4)
19 A French learner too not right and not fair (8)
20 Text lanky Yankee read in class bit by bit (5)
22 Small, plump, blunt (6)
24 Earring made by thief worn on cheek (4-2)
27 I am a Muslim leader (4)
28 Removes packaging, tastes broth of stomachs (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11727/article8728386.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
9 Spouse during a disagreement? (8,7)
10 Track down remote controlled vehicle collecting samples of extraterrestrial creatures (7)
12 Hindu father became French royalty (7)
13 Bare males posing in a straight line — that’s hot (5,4)
14 Big dealer sold a building (5)
15 Ask Buzzer to have corner with cryptic hints, to begin with (7)
18 Well-mannered but given to servile compliance (7)
21 Was custard inside a container? (5) ASCUS
23 Chord is produced from it (5,4) VOCAL CORD
25 I write about weapon that is land-based (7) PENGUIN
26 Check trendy speaker (7) INVOICE
29 Aunts and tots ballet dancing is of lowest priority? On the contrary (4,3,3,5) LAST BUT NOT LEAST

DOWN
1 Emperor obtained backing of a third of the Rastafarians (4)
2 Cosmetic surgery on cat requires money (4)
3 Cross-stitching on royal’s vest takes a bit of effort (8)
4 Right to enrol for a main course (6)
5 When everyone gets a 16 (8)
6 Group of dancers march audibly (6)
7 Won’t he do the furnishing precisely? (2,3,3)
8 Unyielding Greyjoy lost happiness, became a shade (4,4)
11 Encourage oriental to recall story from start to end (5)
15 Live with an Olsztynian resident who’s tall and thin (8)
16 About to break polished sink on Cockney head? That causes worry (8)
17 They own money? Not a single note (4-4)
19 A French learner too not right and not fair (8)
20 Text lanky Yankee read in class bit by bit (5)
22 Small, plump, blunt (6)
24 Earring made by thief worn on cheek (4-2)
27 I am a Muslim leader (4)
28 Removes packaging, tastes broth of stomachs (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
9 Spouse during a disagreement? (8,7)
10 Track down remote controlled vehicle collecting samples of extraterrestrial creatures (7)
12 Hindu father became French royalty (7)
13 Bare males posing in a straight line — that’s hot (5,4)
14 Big dealer sold a building (5)
15 Ask Buzzer to have corner with cryptic hints, to begin with (7)
18 Well-mannered but given to servile compliance (7)
21 Was custard inside a container? (5) ASCUS
23 Chord is produced from it (5,4) VOCAL CORD
25 I write about weapon that is land-based (7) PENGUIN
26 Check trendy speaker (7) INVOICE
29 Aunts and tots ballet dancing is of lowest priority? On the contrary (4,3,3,5) LAST BUT NOT LEAST

DOWN
1 Emperor obtained backing of a third of the Rastafarians (4)TSAR
2 Cosmetic surgery on cat requires money (4)TALC
3 Cross-stitching on royal’s vest takes a bit of effort (8)
4 Right to enrol for a main course (6)
5 When everyone gets a 16 (8)
6 Group of dancers march audibly (6)
7 Won’t he do the furnishing precisely? (2,3,3)ON THE DOT
8 Unyielding Greyjoy lost happiness, became a shade (4,4)
11 Encourage oriental to recall story from start to end (5)
15 Live with an Olsztynian resident who’s tall and thin (8)
16 About to break polished sink on Cockney head? That causes worry (8)
17 They own money? Not a single note (4-4)
19 A French learner too not right and not fair (8)
20 Text lanky Yankee read in class bit by bit (5)LYRIC
22 Small, plump, blunt (6)STUBBY
24 Earring made by thief worn on cheek (4-2)
27 I am a Muslim leader (4)
28 Removes packaging, tastes broth of stomachs (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
9 Spouse during a disagreement? (8,7)SPARRING PARTNER
10 Track down remote controlled vehicle collecting samples of extraterrestrial creatures (7)RECOVER
12 Hindu father became French royalty (7)DAUPHIN
13 Bare males posing in a straight line — that’s hot (5,4)LASER BEAM
14 Big dealer sold a building (5)ELDER
15 Ask Buzzer to have corner with cryptic hints, to begin with (7)BESEECH
18 Well-mannered but given to servile compliance (7)COURTLY
21 Was custard inside a container? (5) ASCUS
23 Chord is produced from it (5,4) VOCAL CORD
25 I write about weapon that is land-based (7) PENGUIN
26 Check trendy speaker (7) INVOICE
29 Aunts and tots ballet dancing is of lowest priority? On the contrary (4,3,3,5) LAST BUT NOT LEAST

DOWN
1 Emperor obtained backing of a third of the Rastafarians (4)TSAR
2 Cosmetic surgery on cat requires money (4)TALC
3 Cross-stitching on royal’s vest takes a bit of effort (8)TRAVERSE
4 Right to enrol for a main course (6)ENTREE
5 When everyone gets a 16 (8)EPIDEMIC
6 Group of dancers march audibly (6)TROUPE
7 Won’t he do the furnishing precisely? (2,3,3)ON THE DOT
8 Unyielding Greyjoy lost happiness, became a shade (4,4)IRON GREY
11 Encourage oriental to recall story from start to end (5)ELATE
15 Live with an Olsztynian resident who’s tall and thin (8)BEANPOLE
16 About to break polished sink on Cockney head? That causes worry (8)SICKNESS
17 They own money? Not a single note (4-4)HAVE-NOTS
19 A French learner too not right and not fair (8)UNLOVELY
20 Text lanky Yankee read in class bit by bit (5)LYRIC
22 Small, plump, blunt (6)STUBBY
24 Earring made by thief worn on cheek (4-2)CLIP-ON
27 I am a Muslim leader (4)IMAM
28 Removes packaging, tastes broth of stomachs (4)EATS

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

[Joshuaceada]

Spinner

ACROSS
1 Ace marksman, famous cinematographer or granter of wishes sent from heaven? (8,4)
10 Necessary, so it was written after degree (5)
11 Cheat faltering idiot with no qualification (9)
12 Novel's surprisingly unquiet, excluding climax (6)
13 Genuine crush on a girl overwhelming Spinner (8)
15 Father's ship left Barbados finally, getting travel permits (9)
16 Imprisons training partners (4)
20 Textrous starts to set cryptic challenge (4)
21 Display ultimately people-centric, energetic form of governance (9)
24 Cost-effective electronic company adopts negative amplification (8)
26 Husband involved in lawsuit appears before some special courts (6)
28 Most charming setter's tips detailed and presented differently (9)
29 Increase applause when starting late (5)
30 You might inherit from these women fine accents with a touch of nasality (12)

DOWN
2 Letting go of drug? Last hope is undergoing rehabilitation in health centres! (9)
3 Definitely lost in female's absence (2,6)
4 Batting on 100, Hayden begins to move slowly (4)
5 Destroyed in one great wave (10)
6 This includes extremely nerve-wracking stuff (6)
7 Rule to regulate drinks? Good! (5)
8 Ali's first fight over (5)
9 Innumerable borders protecting the French (7)
14 Perhaps illness describing a single? (10)
17 Too much for one-time tax? That's describing VAT, basically! (9)
18 Try to woo a model upfront (7)
19 Pursuing gold, burn down small fruit gardens (8)
22 'Rhymester' Spinner's introduction to crosswords is imaginative (6)
23 Fool hides, man remains (5)
25 Works of art from old (chiefly pre-modern) age (5)
27 Awaken kind man's temper, almost (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11728/article8732685.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Ace marksman, famous cinematographer or granter of wishes sent from heaven? (8,4)
10 Necessary, so it was written after degree (5)
11 Cheat faltering idiot with no qualification (9)
12 Novel's surprisingly unquiet, excluding climax (6)
13 Genuine crush on a girl overwhelming Spinner (8)
15 Father's ship left Barbados finally, getting travel permits (9)
16 Imprisons training partners (4)
20 Textrous starts to set cryptic challenge (4)
21 Display ultimately people-centric, energetic form of governance (9)
24 Cost-effective electronic company adopts negative amplification (8)
26 Husband involved in lawsuit appears before some special courts (6)
28 Most charming setter's tips detailed and presented differently (9)
29 Increase applause when starting late (5)
30 You might inherit from these women fine accents with a touch of nasality (12)

DOWN
2 Letting go of drug? Last hope is undergoing rehabilitation in health centres! (9)
3 Definitely lost in female's absence (2,6)
4 Batting on 100, Hayden begins to move slowly (4)
5 Destroyed in one great wave (10)
6 This includes extremely nerve-wracking stuff (6)
7 Rule to regulate drinks? Good! (5)
8 Ali's first fight over (5)
9 Innumerable borders protecting the French (7)
14 Perhaps illness describing a single? (10)
17 Too much for one-time tax? That's describing VAT, basically! (9)EXCESSIVE
18 Try to woo a model upfront (7)
19 Pursuing gold, burn down small fruit gardens (8)ORCHARDS
22 'Rhymester' Spinner's introduction to crosswords is imaginative (6)
23 Fool hides, man remains (5)ASHES
25 Works of art from old (chiefly pre-modern) age (5)OPERA
27 Awaken kind man's temper, almost (4)STIR

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Ace marksman, famous cinematographer or granter of wishes sent from heaven? (8,4)SHOOTING STAR
10 Necessary, so it was written after degree (5)BASIC
11 Cheat faltering idiot with no qualification (9)CONDITION
12 Novel's surprisingly unquiet, excluding climax (6)
13 Genuine crush on a girl overwhelming Spinner (8)ORIGINAL
15 Father's ship left Barbados finally, getting travel permits (9)PASSPORTS
16 Imprisons training partners (4)
20 Textrous starts to set cryptic challenge (4)
21 Display ultimately people-centric, energetic form of governance (9)
24 Cost-effective electronic company adopts negative amplification (8)
26 Husband involved in lawsuit appears before some special courts (6)
28 Most charming setter's tips detailed and presented differently (9)
29 Increase applause when starting late (5)
30 You might inherit from these women fine accents with a touch of nasality (12)

DOWN
2 Letting go of drug? Last hope is undergoing rehabilitation in health centres! (9)
3 Definitely lost in female's absence (2,6)
4 Batting on 100, Hayden begins to move slowly (4)
5 Destroyed in one great wave (10)
6 This includes extremely nerve-wracking stuff (6)
7 Rule to regulate drinks? Good! (5)
8 Ali's first fight over (5)
9 Innumerable borders protecting the French (7)
14 Perhaps illness describing a single? (10)
17 Too much for one-time tax? That's describing VAT, basically! (9)EXCESSIVE
18 Try to woo a model upfront (7)
19 Pursuing gold, burn down small fruit gardens (8)ORCHARDS
22 'Rhymester' Spinner's introduction to crosswords is imaginative (6)
23 Fool hides, man remains (5)ASHES
25 Works of art from old (chiefly pre-modern) age (5)OPERA
27 Awaken kind man's temper, almost (4)STIR

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Ace marksman, famous cinematographer or granter of wishes sent from heaven? (8,4)SHOOTING STAR
10 Necessary, so it was written after degree (5)BASIC
11 Cheat faltering idiot with no qualification (9)CONDITION
12 Novel's surprisingly unquiet, excluding climax (6)UNIQUE
13 Genuine crush on a girl overwhelming Spinner (8)ORIGINAL
15 Father's ship left Barbados finally, getting travel permits (9)PASSPORTS
16 Imprisons training partners (4)PENS
20 Textrous starts to set cryptic challenge (4)TEST
21 Display ultimately people-centric, energetic form of governance (9)DEMOCRACY
24 Cost-effective electronic company adopts negative amplification (8)ECONOMIC
26 Husband involved in lawsuit appears before some special courts (6)CHASES
28 Most charming setter's tips detailed and presented differently (9)PRETTIEST
29 Increase applause when starting late (5)RAISE
30 You might inherit from these women fine accents with a touch of nasality (12)ANCESTRESSES

DOWN
2 Letting go of drug? Last hope is undergoing rehabilitation in health centres! (9)HOSPITALS
3 Definitely lost in female's absence (2,6)OF COURSE
4 Batting on 100, Hayden begins to move slowly (4)INCH
5 Destroyed in one great wave (10)GENERATION
6 This includes extremely nerve-wracking stuff (6)THINGS
7 Rule to regulate drinks? Good! (5)REIGN
8 Ali's first fight over (5)ABOUT
9 Innumerable borders protecting the French (7)ENDLESS
14 Perhaps illness describing a single? (10)LONELINESS
17 Too much for one-time tax? That's describing VAT, basically! (9)EXCESSIVE
18 Try to woo a model upfront (7)ATTEMPT
19 Pursuing gold, burn down small fruit gardens (8)ORCHARDS
22 'Rhymester' Spinner's introduction to crosswords is imaginative (6)POETIC
23 Fool hides, man remains (5)ASHES
25 Works of art from old (chiefly pre-modern) age (5)OPERA
27 Awaken kind man's temper, almost (4)STIR

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

[Joshuaceada]

Exa

ACROSS
7 Poor second-rate leads in rap (5)
8 Cat, inside building, leaves marks (9)
10 Ham, it comes from extra produce (6)
11 Endlessly kills for amusement (8)
12 Get going with best EP on iTunes (4,2,2)
13 A small bird's behind the aircraft (6)
14 Calculate professional fee (7)
16 Weaken power to obliterate houses (7)
20 Surface of a rough paper (6)
23 End a benefit RTI maintained (8)
25 Great to collect boundless wealth in the name of charity (8)
26 One way to divide left over piece of bacon (6)
27 Find out about name I need to change (9)
28 Platform Gates developed (5)

DOWN
1 Program a lever to lift (8)
2 Ace salesman rejected after admitting wrong (8)
3 Fill air in punctured tyre at last (7)
4 Put on stupid suit? Lame (8)
5 I'll misbehave in drinking spree around commercial hotel (3,3)
6 Film, though not suitable for all, generated revenue (6)
9 Make icon flashy (4)
15 Boring being in the back of theatre, it's more exciting in the front (8)
17 Repeat after student to be able to read (8)
18 Rigorous, hard or laborious to overcome it (8)
19 Show desire to attain maturity (7)
21 Smooth bar – Mars perhaps (6)
22 Bird, elegant in flight, has no name given to it (6)
24 Working with extremely lively individual (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11729/article8736873.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
7 Poor second-rate leads in rap (5) BLAME
8 Cat, inside building, leaves marks (9) INDICATES
10 Ham, it comes from extra produce (6) OVERDO
11 Endlessly kills for amusement (8) LAUGHTER
12 Get going with best EP on iTunes (4,2,2) STEP ON IT
13 A small bird's behind the aircraft (6)
14 Calculate professional fee (7)
16 Weaken power to obliterate houses (7)
20 Surface of a rough paper (6)
23 End a benefit RTI maintained (8)
25 Great to collect boundless wealth in the name of charity (8)
26 One way to divide left over piece of bacon (6)
27 Find out about name I need to change (9)
28 Platform Gates developed (5)

DOWN
1 Program a lever to lift (8)
2 Ace salesman rejected after admitting wrong (8)
3 Fill air in punctured tyre at last (7)
4 Put on stupid suit? Lame (8)
5 I'll misbehave in drinking spree around commercial hotel (3,3)
6 Film, though not suitable for all, generated revenue (6)
9 Make icon flashy (4)
15 Boring being in the back of theatre, it's more exciting in the front (8)
17 Repeat after student to be able to read (8)
18 Rigorous, hard or laborious to overcome it (8)
19 Show desire to attain maturity (7)
21 Smooth bar – Mars perhaps (6)
22 Bird, elegant in flight, has no name given to it (6)
24 Working with extremely lively individual (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 Poor second-rate leads in rap (5) BLAME
8 Cat, inside building, leaves marks (9) INDICATES
10 Ham, it comes from extra produce (6) OVERDO
11 Endlessly kills for amusement (8) LAUGHTER
12 Get going with best EP on iTunes (4,2,2) STEP ON IT
13 A small bird's behind the aircraft (6)
14 Calculate professional fee (7)
16 Weaken power to obliterate houses (7)
20 Surface of a rough paper (6)
23 End a benefit RTI maintained (8)
25 Great to collect boundless wealth in the name of charity (8)
26 One way to divide left over piece of bacon (6)
27 Find out about name I need to change (9)
28 Platform Gates developed (5)

DOWN
1 Program a lever to lift (8)ELEVATOR
2 Ace salesman rejected after admitting wrong (8)IMPROPER
3 Fill air in punctured tyre at last (7)INFLATE
4 Put on stupid suit? Lame (8)SIMULATE
5 I'll misbehave in drinking spree around commercial hotel (3,3)
6 Film, though not suitable for all, generated revenue (6)
9 Make icon flashy (4)
15 Boring being in the back of theatre, it's more exciting in the front (8)TIRESOME
17 Repeat after student to be able to read (8)
18 Rigorous, hard or laborious to overcome it (8)
19 Show desire to attain maturity (7)
21 Smooth bar – Mars perhaps (6)
22 Bird, elegant in flight, has no name given to it (6)
24 Working with extremely lively individual (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
7 Poor second-rate leads in rap (5) BLAME
8 Cat, inside building, leaves marks (9) INDICATES
10 Ham, it comes from extra produce (6) OVERDO
11 Endlessly kills for amusement (8) LAUGHTER
12 Get going with best EP on iTunes (4,2,2) STEP ON IT
13 A small bird's behind the aircraft (6)ASTERN
14 Calculate professional fee (7)PRORATE
16 Weaken power to obliterate houses (7)DEPLETE
20 Surface of a rough paper (6)APPEAR
23 End a benefit RTI maintained (8)ABORTION
25 Great to collect boundless wealth in the name of charity (8)
26 One way to divide left over piece of bacon (6)
27 Find out about name I need to change (9)
28 Platform Gates developed (5)

DOWN
1 Program a lever to lift (8)ELEVATOR
2 Ace salesman rejected after admitting wrong (8)IMPROPER
3 Fill air in punctured tyre at last (7)INFLATE
4 Put on stupid suit? Lame (8)SIMULATE
5 I'll misbehave in drinking spree around commercial hotel (3,3)
6 Film, though not suitable for all, generated revenue (6)
9 Make icon flashy (4)
15 Boring being in the back of theatre, it's more exciting in the front (8)TIRESOME
17 Repeat after student to be able to read (8)
18 Rigorous, hard or laborious to overcome it (8)
19 Show desire to attain maturity (7)
21 Smooth bar – Mars perhaps (6)
22 Bird, elegant in flight, has no name given to it (6)
24 Working with extremely lively individual (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 Poor second-rate leads in rap (5) BLAME
8 Cat, inside building, leaves marks (9) INDICATES
10 Ham, it comes from extra produce (6) OVERDO
11 Endlessly kills for amusement (8) LAUGHTER
12 Get going with best EP on iTunes (4,2,2) STEP ON IT
13 A small bird's behind the aircraft (6)ASTERN
14 Calculate professional fee (7)PRORATE
16 Weaken power to obliterate houses (7)DEPLETE
20 Surface of a rough paper (6)APPEAR
23 End a benefit RTI maintained (8)ABORTION
25 Great to collect boundless wealth in the name of charity (8)LARGESSE
26 One way to divide left over piece of bacon (6)LARDON
27 Find out about name I need to change (9)DETERMINE
28 Platform Gates developed (5)STAGE

DOWN
1 Program a lever to lift (8)ELEVATOR
2 Ace salesman rejected after admitting wrong (8)IMPROPER
3 Fill air in punctured tyre at last (7)INFLATE
4 Put on stupid suit? Lame (8)SIMULATE
5 I'll misbehave in drinking spree around commercial hotel (3,3)BAD HAT
6 Film, though not suitable for all, generated revenue (6)VENEER
9 Make icon flashy (4)COIN
15 Boring being in the back of theatre, it's more exciting in the front (8)TIRESOME
17 Repeat after student to be able to read (8)LITERATE
18 Rigorous, hard or laborious to overcome it (8)THOROUGH
19 Show desire to attain maturity (7)PAGEANT
21 Smooth bar – Mars perhaps (6)PLANET
22 Bird, elegant in flight, has no name given to it (6)EAGLET
24 Working with extremely lively individual (4)ONLY

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

ACROSS
1 A rout suffered by champion in Grand Prix, say (4,4)
5 Cell where teacher's pushed back in Pondy, abandoning deputy (6)
9 Gem makes fathers come back with enthusiasm, say (8)
10 South Indian devotee misses old valuable coins (6)
12 Clean top of your stone (4)
13 Stupid Pole, confused, exited unobtrusively (7,3)
15 Small house not returning fabric (6)
17 Drill makes boy retreat with false, poor conclusions (5)
20 Way the General tossed back strong metal (5)
21 Express admiration about the Italian large tree (6)
24 Spares chap rummaging in dumps (10)
27 Weights in press? (4)
29 Very silly person, a learner, one held in subjugation (6)
30 Andhra Pradesh indicates names for a job (8)
31 Puzzle – one full of holes (6)
32 Uncover pugree a couple of daughters shelled out (6,2)

DOWN
1 Confirm when ruse's unravelled (6)
2 Laid-back personalities disturbed by pest (4,2)
3 Some suprahuman demon (4)
4 A number gets to examination of reef material (5)
6 Bring up artist's question, leaving out second union (5)
7 Saint spreads out various rescuers (8)
8 On! A retail seller's policy to ensure sales (2,6)
11 Back drops? (6)
14 Reportedly you have this cover (4)
16 Time proprietor becomes resident of city (6)
17 Almost obstruct group (4)
18 Invites when king's done (4,4)
19 Brought back and forcibly opened again (8)
22 Brother on touring zone gets tan (6)
23 Finishes as goal's in sight (4,2)
25 Fruit starts losing shade (5)
26 Old man has each material (5)
28 Start getting ancient metal (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11730/article8741799.ece

[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
1 A rout suffered by champion in Grand Prix, say (4,4) (AUTO R*)(ACE)
5 Cell where teacher's pushed back in Pondy, abandoning deputy (6)
9 Gem makes fathers come back with enthusiasm, say (8)
10 South Indian devotee misses old valuable coins (6)
12 Clean top of your stone (4)
13 Stupid Pole, confused, exited unobtrusively (7,3)
15 Small house not returning fabric (6)
17 Drill makes boy retreat with false, poor conclusions (5)
20 Way the General tossed back strong metal (5)
21 Express admiration about the Italian large tree (6)
24 Spares chap rummaging in dumps (10) SCRAPHEAPS*
27 Weights in press? (4)
29 Very silly person, a learner, one held in subjugation (6) V/ASS/A/L
30 Andhra Pradesh indicates names for a job (8) (AP)(POINTS)
31 Puzzle – one full of holes (6) RIDDLE [2]
32 Uncover pugree a couple of daughters shelled out (6,2)

DOWN
1 Confirm when ruse's unravelled (6)
2 Laid-back personalities disturbed by pest (4,2)
3 Some suprahuman demon (4)
4 A number gets to examination of reef material (5)
6 Bring up artist's question, leaving out second union (5)
7 Saint spreads out various rescuers (8)
8 On! A retail seller's policy to ensure sales (2,6)
11 Back drops? (6)
14 Reportedly you have this cover (4)
16 Time proprietor becomes resident of city (6)
17 Almost obstruct group (4)
18 Invites when king's done (4,4)
19 Brought back and forcibly opened again (8)
22 Brother on touring zone gets tan (6)
23 Finishes as goal's in sight (4,2)
25 Fruit starts losing shade (5)
26 Old man has each material (5)
28 Start getting ancient metal (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 A rout suffered by champion in Grand Prix, say (4,4) (AUTO R*)(ACE)
5 Cell where teacher's pushed back in Pondy, abandoning deputy (6)
9 Gem makes fathers come back with enthusiasm, say (8)
10 South Indian devotee misses old valuable coins (6)
12 Clean top of your stone (4)
13 Stupid Pole, confused, exited unobtrusively (7,3)
15 Small house not returning fabric (6)
17 Drill makes boy retreat with false, poor conclusions (5)
20 Way the General tossed back strong metal (5)
21 Express admiration about the Italian large tree (6)
24 Spares chap rummaging in dumps (10) SCRAPHEAPS*
27 Weights in press? (4)
29 Very silly person, a learner, one held in subjugation (6) V/ASS/A/L
30 Andhra Pradesh indicates names for a job (8) (AP)(POINTS)
31 Puzzle – one full of holes (6) RIDDLE [2]
32 Uncover pugree a couple of daughters shelled out (6,2)

DOWN
1 Confirm when ruse's unravelled (6)
2 Laid-back personalities disturbed by pest (4,2)
3 Some suprahuman demon (4)RAHU
4 A number gets to examination of reef material (5)
6 Bring up artist's question, leaving out second union (5)
7 Saint spreads out various rescuers (8)
8 On! A retail seller's policy to ensure sales (2,6)
11 Back drops? (6)
14 Reportedly you have this cover (4)
16 Time proprietor becomes resident of city (6)
17 Almost obstruct group (4)BLOC
18 Invites when king's done (4,4)ASKS OVER
19 Brought back and forcibly opened again (8)
22 Brother on touring zone gets tan (6)
23 Finishes as goal's in sight (4,2)ENDS UP
25 Fruit starts losing shade (5)
26 Old man has each material (5)PAPER
28 Start getting ancient metal (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 A rout suffered by champion in Grand Prix, say (4,4) (AUTO R*)(ACE)
5 Cell where teacher's pushed back in Pondy, abandoning deputy (6)
9 Gem makes fathers come back with enthusiasm, say (8)
10 South Indian devotee misses old valuable coins (6)
12 Clean top of your stone (4)
13 Stupid Pole, confused, exited unobtrusively (7,3)
15 Small house not returning fabric (6)
17 Drill makes boy retreat with false, poor conclusions (5)
20 Way the General tossed back strong metal (5)
21 Express admiration about the Italian large tree (6)
24 Spares chap rummaging in dumps (10) SCRAPHEAPS*
27 Weights in press? (4)
29 Very silly person, a learner, one held in subjugation (6) V/ASS/A/L
30 Andhra Pradesh indicates names for a job (8) (AP)(POINTS)
31 Puzzle – one full of holes (6) RIDDLE [2]
32 Uncover pugree a couple of daughters shelled out (6,2)

DOWN
1 Confirm when ruse's unravelled (6)
2 Laid-back personalities disturbed by pest (4,2)
3 Some suprahuman demon (4)RAHU
4 A number gets to examination of reef material (5)
6 Bring up artist's question, leaving out second union (5)
7 Saint spreads out various rescuers (8)
8 On! A retail seller's policy to ensure sales (2,6)
11 Back drops? (6)
14 Reportedly you have this cover (4)
16 Time proprietor becomes resident of city (6)TOWNER
17 Almost obstruct group (4)BLOC
18 Invites when king's done (4,4)ASKS OVER
19 Brought back and forcibly opened again (8)REPRISED
22 Brother on touring zone gets tan (6)BRONZE
23 Finishes as goal's in sight (4,2)ENDS UP
25 Fruit starts losing shade (5)PEARL
26 Old man has each material (5)PAPER
28 Start getting ancient metal (4)GOLD

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 A rout suffered by champion in Grand Prix, say (4,4) (AUTO R*)(ACE)
5 Cell where teacher's pushed back in Pondy, abandoning deputy (6) PRISON
9 Gem makes fathers come back with enthusiasm, say (8) SAPPHIRE
10 South Indian devotee misses old valuable coins (6) SILVER
12 Clean top of your stone (4) RUBY
13 Stupid Pole, confused, exited unobtrusively (7,3) SLIPPED OUT
15 Small house not returning fabric (6)
17 Drill makes boy retreat with false, poor conclusions (5)
20 Way the General tossed back strong metal (5)
21 Express admiration about the Italian large tree (6)
24 Spares chap rummaging in dumps (10) SCRAPHEAPS*
27 Weights in press? (4)
29 Very silly person, a learner, one held in subjugation (6) V/ASS/A/L
30 Andhra Pradesh indicates names for a job (8) (AP)(POINTS)
31 Puzzle – one full of holes (6) RIDDLE [2]
32 Uncover pugree a couple of daughters shelled out (6,2)

DOWN
1 Confirm when ruse's unravelled (6)
2 Laid-back personalities disturbed by pest (4,2)
3 Some suprahuman demon (4)RAHU
4 A number gets to examination of reef material (5)
6 Bring up artist's question, leaving out second union (5)
7 Saint spreads out various rescuers (8)
8 On! A retail seller's policy to ensure sales (2,6)
11 Back drops? (6)
14 Reportedly you have this cover (4)
16 Time proprietor becomes resident of city (6)TOWNER
17 Almost obstruct group (4)BLOC
18 Invites when king's done (4,4)ASKS OVER
19 Brought back and forcibly opened again (8)REPRISED
22 Brother on touring zone gets tan (6)BRONZE
23 Finishes as goal's in sight (4,2)ENDS UP
25 Fruit starts losing shade (5)PEARL
26 Old man has each material (5)PAPER
28 Start getting ancient metal (4)GOLD

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 A rout suffered by champion in Grand Prix, say (4,4) (AUTO R*)(ACE)
5 Cell where teacher's pushed back in Pondy, abandoning deputy (6) PRISON
9 Gem makes fathers come back with enthusiasm, say (8) SAPPHIRE
10 South Indian devotee misses old valuable coins (6) SILVER
12 Clean top of your stone (4) RUBY
13 Stupid Pole, confused, exited unobtrusively (7,3) SLIPPED OUT
15 Small house not returning fabric (6)COTTON
17 Drill makes boy retreat with false, poor conclusions (5)BORER
20 Way the General tossed back strong metal (5)STEEL
21 Express admiration about the Italian large tree (6)WILLOW
24 Spares chap rummaging in dumps (10) SCRAPHEAPS*
27 Weights in press? (4)IRON
29 Very silly person, a learner, one held in subjugation (6) V/ASS/A/L
30 Andhra Pradesh indicates names for a job (8) (AP)(POINTS)
31 Puzzle – one full of holes (6) RIDDLE [2]
32 Uncover pugree a couple of daughters shelled out (6,2)DREDGE UP

DOWN
1 Confirm when ruse's unravelled (6)ASSURE
2 Laid-back personalities disturbed by pest (4,2)TYPE BS
3 Some suprahuman demon (4)RAHU
4 A number gets to examination of reef material (5)CORAL
6 Bring up artist's question, leaving out second union (5)RAISE
7 Saint spreads out various rescuers (8)SAVIOURS
8 On! A retail seller's policy to ensure sales (2,6)NO RETURN
11 Back drops? (6)SPINAL
14 Reportedly you have this cover (4)WOOL
16 Time proprietor becomes resident of city (6)TOWNER
17 Almost obstruct group (4)BLOC
18 Invites when king's done (4,4)ASKS OVER
19 Brought back and forcibly opened again (8)REPRISED
22 Brother on touring zone gets tan (6)BRONZE
23 Finishes as goal's in sight (4,2)ENDS UP
25 Fruit starts losing shade (5)PEARL
26 Old man has each material (5)PAPER
28 Start getting ancient metal (4)GOLD

:clap::clap::clap: Nice puzzle with wedding anniversary milestone names as theme.

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Topple record in bout (6)
4 Revolutionary artist with stern passion (6)
9 Prisoners exercise force (9)
10 One assisting abbot earlier (5)PRIOR
11 Film derived from grand hit, say, had worked (1,4,4,5)A HARD DAYS NIGHT
12 Letter, last of sequence by saint in stack (7)EPISTLE
13 Resentment created by faulty information about love (7)
15 Idol in company with time for cigar (7)
17 Finish without large fight (7)COMPETE
18 Fussy, done with detail (4-10)
21 Dog going round in big rocket (5)
22 Dossier about dodgy scam I copy (9)
23 Talkative, spiteful, interrupted by husband (6)CHATTY
24 Strain shown by architect connected with church (6)

DOWN
1 Take off from landing place (4)
2 Calling after drink for end of joke (9)
3 Planet mostly at one concerning aim for population limit (10,5)
4 Cross ground one day, bearing north (7)
5 Remain hard up due to struggle as novelist (6,2,7)
6 Employing some devious ingenuity (5)
7 Led to suffer under sorrowful burden (6)
8 Creep nervously round trap, lifting cover (8)
12 For chance to reform, giving up following trespass (8)
14 Height of delight about English verse (9)
16 Careful - your old-fashioned clothing split (7)
17 Confirm chlorine measurement (6)
19 Soil in shortage lacking depth (5)
20 Border rising involving small network (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Topple record in bout (6)DEPOSE
4 Revolutionary artist with stern passion (6)ARDOUR
9 Prisoners exercise force (9)CONSTRAIN
10 One assisting abbot earlier (5)PRIOR
11 Film derived from grand hit, say, had worked (1,4,4,5)A HARD DAYS NIGHT
12 Letter, last of sequence by saint in stack (7)EPISTLE
13 Resentment created by faulty information about love (7)DUDGEON
15 Idol in company with time for cigar (7)CHEROOT
17 Finish without large fight (7)COMPETE
18 Fussy, done with detail (4-10)OVER-PARTICULAR
21 Dog going round in big rocket (5)CORGI
22 Dossier about dodgy scam I copy (9)FASCIMILE
23 Talkative, spiteful, interrupted by husband (6)CHATTY
24 Strain shown by architect connected with church (6)WRENCH

DOWN
1 Take off from landing place (4)DOCK
2 Calling after drink for end of joke (9)PUNCHLINE
3 Planet mostly at one concerning aim for population limit (10,5)SATURATION POINT
4 Cross ground one day, bearing north (7)ANNOYED
5 Remain hard up due to struggle as novelist (6,2,7)DAPHNE DU MAURIER
6 Employing some devious ingenuity (5)USING
7 Led to suffer under sorrowful burden (6)SADDLE
8 Creep nervously round trap, lifting cover (8)PRETENCE
12 For chance to reform, giving up following trespass (8)ENCROACH
14 Height of delight about English verse (9)ELEVATION
16 Careful - your old-fashioned clothing split (7)THRIFTY
17 Confirm chlorine measurement (6)CLINCH
19 Soil in shortage lacking depth (5)EARTH
20 Border rising involving small network (4)MESH

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

ACROSS
1 Supports watch on half a city for traitor (11)
9 A debtor, perhaps, decided not to run (7)
10 Unexpected assistance results in stray dog being found at collapsed dens (7)
11 In conclusion, setter's to correct text (5)
12 Company man at technical college gets support from board (9)
13 Hari's first to move sideways, to avoid commitment (5)
15 Feeling transported? I am transported – without a bit of sadness (9)
18 Bug women said to be where spies leave secret messages (9)
21 A man's author's representative (5)
22 A new recommendation on the matter of Italian food (9)
24 I, mod I, employed peculiar language (5)
26 Dear, I will meet the journalist and get trained (7)
27 Those times of weeks when I would be in shreds (7)
28 Birds reportedly teased election candidates (11)

DOWN
1 Boy cleans up tool – car part that presses (5,4)
2 Intimate ending (5)
3 Assets end up in a state of glut (9)
4 Take this too: ones going round court are those hooked (7)
5 A nob wildly running around exercise room may be an imaginary threat (7)
6 Bones artist, girl and I collected together (5)
7 A tourist's desire is to ... ... (not remain here) (3,5)
8 One cuts confusion as daughter moves up (4)
14 Fit nicely bit of info about half-over (8)
16 I, grandmother in Delhi, not one to buckle in lassitude (9)
17 Times achanging, boys go round as ritual sign-bearers (9)
19 Live endlessly with limitless dual remainders (7)
20 Tender college teacher brings up short citation (7)
22 Includes a carpenter's tool, say (4)
23 Star is not seen. It's so cold (5)
25 Being angry, I tear around (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11731/article8748596.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Supports watch on half a city for traitor (11) BACKSTABBER
9 A debtor, perhaps, decided not to run (7) ABORTED
10 Unexpected assistance results in stray dog being found at collapsed dens (7) GODSEND
11 In conclusion, setter's to correct text (5) EMEND
12 Company man at technical college gets support from board (9) COMMITTEE
13 Hari's first to move sideways, to avoid commitment (5)
15 Feeling transported? I am transported – without a bit of sadness (9)
18 Bug women said to be where spies leave secret messages (9)
21 A man's author's representative (5)
22 A new recommendation on the matter of Italian food (9)
24 I, mod I, employed peculiar language (5)
26 Dear, I will meet the journalist and get trained (7)
27 Those times of weeks when I would be in shreds (7)
28 Birds reportedly teased election candidates (11)

DOWN
1 Boy cleans up tool – car part that presses (5,4)
2 Intimate ending (5)
3 Assets end up in a state of glut (9)
4 Take this too: ones going round court are those hooked (7)
5 A nob wildly running around exercise room may be an imaginary threat (7)
6 Bones artist, girl and I collected together (5)
7 A tourist's desire is to ... ... (not remain here) (3,5)
8 One cuts confusion as daughter moves up (4)
14 Fit nicely bit of info about half-over (8)
16 I, grandmother in Delhi, not one to buckle in lassitude (9)
17 Times achanging, boys go round as ritual sign-bearers (9)
19 Live endlessly with limitless dual remainders (7)
20 Tender college teacher brings up short citation (7)
22 Includes a carpenter's tool, say (4)
23 Star is not seen. It's so cold (5)
25 Being angry, I tear around (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Supports watch on half a city for traitor (11) BACKSTABBER
9 A debtor, perhaps, decided not to run (7) ABORTED
10 Unexpected assistance results in stray dog being found at collapsed dens (7) GODSEND
11 In conclusion, setter's to correct text (5) EMEND
12 Company man at technical college gets support from board (9) COMMITTEE
13 Hari's first to move sideways, to avoid commitment (5)
15 Feeling transported? I am transported – without a bit of sadness (9)
18 Bug women said to be where spies leave secret messages (9)
21 A man's author's representative (5)
22 A new recommendation on the matter of Italian food (9)
24 I, mod I, employed peculiar language (5)
26 Dear, I will meet the journalist and get trained (7)
27 Those times of weeks when I would be in shreds (7)
28 Birds reportedly teased election candidates (11)

DOWN
1 Boy cleans up tool – car part that presses (5,4)
2 Intimate ending (5)CLOSE
3 Assets end up in a state of glut (9)SATEDNESS
4 Take this too: ones going round court are those hooked (7)ADDICTS
5 A nob wildly running around exercise room may be an imaginary threat (7)
6 Bones artist, girl and I collected together (5)
7 A tourist's desire is to ... ... (not remain here) (3,5)
8 One cuts confusion as daughter moves up (4)
14 Fit nicely bit of info about half-over (8)
16 I, grandmother in Delhi, not one to buckle in lassitude (9)
17 Times achanging, boys go round as ritual sign-bearers (9)
19 Live endlessly with limitless dual remainders (7)
20 Tender college teacher brings up short citation (7)
22 Includes a carpenter's tool, say (4)ADDS
23 Star is not seen. It's so cold (5)
25 Being angry, I tear around (5)IRATE

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Supports watch on half a city for traitor (11) BACKSTABBER
9 A debtor, perhaps, decided not to run (7) ABORTED
10 Unexpected assistance results in stray dog being found at collapsed dens (7) GODSEND
11 In conclusion, setter's to correct text (5) EMEND
12 Company man at technical college gets support from board (9) COMMITTEE
13 Hari's first to move sideways, to avoid commitment (5)
15 Feeling transported? I am transported – without a bit of sadness (9)
18 Bug women said to be where spies leave secret messages (9)
21 A man's author's representative (5)
22 A new recommendation on the matter of Italian food (9)
24 I, mod I, employed peculiar language (5)
26 Dear, I will meet the journalist and get trained (7)
27 Those times of weeks when I would be in shreds (7)
28 Birds reportedly teased election candidates (11)

DOWN
1 Boy cleans up tool – car part that presses (5,4)
2 Intimate ending (5)CLOSE
3 Assets end up in a state of glut (9)SATEDNESS
4 Take this too: ones going round court are those hooked (7)ADDICTS
5 A nob wildly running around exercise room may be an imaginary threat (7)
6 Bones artist, girl and I collected together (5)
7 A tourist's desire is to ... ... (not remain here) (3,5)GET THERE
8 One cuts confusion as daughter moves up (4)
14 Fit nicely bit of info about half-over (8)
16 I, grandmother in Delhi, not one to buckle in lassitude (9)INANITION
17 Times achanging, boys go round as ritual sign-bearers (9)TOTEMISTS
19 Live endlessly with limitless dual remainders (7)RESIDUA
20 Tender college teacher brings up short citation (7)
22 Includes a carpenter's tool, say (4)ADDS
23 Star is not seen. It's so cold (5)POLAR
25 Being angry, I tear around (5)IRATE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Supports watch on half a city for traitor (11) BACKSTABBER
9 A debtor, perhaps, decided not to run (7) ABORTED
10 Unexpected assistance results in stray dog being found at collapsed dens (7) GODSEND
11 In conclusion, setter's to correct text (5) EMEND
12 Company man at technical college gets support from board (9) COMMITTEE
13 Hari's first to move sideways, to avoid commitment (5)HEDGE
15 Feeling transported? I am transported – without a bit of sadness (9)SENTIMENT
18 Bug women said to be where spies leave secret messages (9)EAVESDROP
21 A man's author's representative (5)AGENT
22 A new recommendation on the matter of Italian food (9)ANTIPASTO
24 I, mod I, employed peculiar language (5)IDIOM
26 Dear, I will meet the journalist and get trained (7)DRILLED
27 Those times of weeks when I would be in shreds (7)FRIDAYS
28 Birds reportedly teased election candidates (11)ROADRUNNERS

DOWN
1 Boy cleans up tool – car part that presses (5,4)BRAKE SHOE
2 Intimate ending (5)CLOSE
3 Assets end up in a state of glut (9)SATEDNESS
4 Take this too: ones going round court are those hooked (7)ADDICTS
5 A nob wildly running around exercise room may be an imaginary threat (7)BOGYMAN
6 Bones artist, girl and I collected together (5)RADII
7 A tourist's desire is to ... ... (not remain here) (3,5)GET THERE
8 One cuts confusion as daughter moves up (4)ADZE
14 Fit nicely bit of info about half-over (8)DOVETAIL
16 I, grandmother in Delhi, not one to buckle in lassitude (9)INANITION
17 Times achanging, boys go round as ritual sign-bearers (9)TOTEMISTS
19 Live endlessly with limitless dual remainders (7)RESIDUA
20 Tender college teacher brings up short citation (7)PROFFER
22 Includes a carpenter's tool, say (4)ADDS
23 Star is not seen. It's so cold (5)POLAR
25 Being angry, I tear around (5)IRATE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

ACROSS
1 Run on the bank finished, predator comes back (8)
6 Lima man protecting Muslim leader (4)
9 One that brings together is the squad at the hospital department (6)
10 Takes in I am a little short, not completely primo (7)
13 If one has __ __, one cannot continue to track the spoor (4,5)
14 Smut provided by regular girlie magazine's cover and back (5)
15 Possesses topless dresses (4)
16 Men, in style, in camaraderie (10)
19 Ennoble any stray old queen (4,6)
21 Maiden figures in one high point (4)
24 Lobbies for political ousters as leader is banished (5)
25 In the opening of novel, queen is disguised as guardian (9)
26 Shrink's led away after primarily dubious victory (7)
27 Individual, nicest, not new in turning to be most reserved (6)
28 At hand, beastly sound heard (4)
29 Exercises for journalists covering banquet, for example (5-3)

DOWN
2 I came (in Rome) with boy for meat (7)
3 Half a side, among others, is to undergo a second exam (6)
4 Repast regal male laid out (5,4)
5 Said to rubbish where spare tyres may be found (5)
7 Having crowd mentality, bomb his settlement (7)
8 Emirate specs altered for great works of art (12)
11 A pair of giants in card game (3,3)
12 Unexpectedly, a lead unfolds dramatically (3,2,1,6)
17 Stores no opener, apart from theatre offerings (4,5)
18 Mistreated sailor with American journalist (6)
20 Player growing up with girl's shrewish activity (7)
22 Cuts — actor-politician-editor’s writing on display (5,2)
23 Stands up to cries of disgust of the French first (6)
25 On air for a song is a bird's cry (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11732/article8752054.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Run on the bank finished, predator comes back (8) OVERFLOW
6 Lima man protecting Muslim leader (4) IMAM
9 One that brings together is the squad at the hospital department (6) UNITER
10 Takes in I am a little short, not completely primo (7) IMBIBES
13 If one has __ __, one cannot continue to track the spoor (4,5) LOSE SCENT
14 Smut provided by regular girlie magazine's cover and back (5)
15 Possesses topless dresses (4)
16 Men, in style, in camaraderie (10)
19 Ennoble any stray old queen (4,6)
21 Maiden figures in one high point (4)
24 Lobbies for political ousters as leader is banished (5)
25 In the opening of novel, queen is disguised as guardian (9)
26 Shrink's led away after primarily dubious victory (7)
27 Individual, nicest, not new in turning to be most reserved (6)
28 At hand, beastly sound heard (4)
29 Exercises for journalists covering banquet, for example (5-3)

DOWN
2 I came (in Rome) with boy for meat (7)
3 Half a side, among others, is to undergo a second exam (6)
4 Repast regal male laid out (5,4)
5 Said to rubbish where spare tyres may be found (5)
7 Having crowd mentality, bomb his settlement (7)
8 Emirate specs altered for great works of art (12)
11 A pair of giants in card game (3,3)
12 Unexpectedly, a lead unfolds dramatically (3,2,1,6)
17 Stores no opener, apart from theatre offerings (4,5)
18 Mistreated sailor with American journalist (6)
20 Player growing up with girl's shrewish activity (7)
22 Cuts — actor-politician-editor’s writing on display (5,2)
23 Stands up to cries of disgust of the French first (6)
25 On air for a song is a bird's cry (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Run on the bank finished, predator comes back (8) OVERFLOW
6 Lima man protecting Muslim leader (4) IMAM
9 One that brings together is the squad at the hospital department (6) UNITER
10 Takes in I am a little short, not completely primo (7) IMBIBES
13 If one has __ __, one cannot continue to track the spoor (4,5) LOSE SCENT
14 Smut provided by regular girlie magazine's cover and back (5)
15 Possesses topless dresses (4)
16 Men, in style, in camaraderie (10)
19 Ennoble any stray old queen (4,6)
21 Maiden figures in one high point (4)
24 Lobbies for political ousters as leader is banished (5)
25 In the opening of novel, queen is disguised as guardian (9)
26 Shrink's led away after primarily dubious victory (7)
27 Individual, nicest, not new in turning to be most reserved (6)
28 At hand, beastly sound heard (4)
29 Exercises for journalists covering banquet, for example (5-3)

DOWN
2 I came (in Rome) with boy for meat (7)VENISON
3 Half a side, among others, is to undergo a second exam (6)
4 Repast regal male laid out (5,4)LARGE MEAL
5 Said to rubbish where spare tyres may be found (5)
7 Having crowd mentality, bomb his settlement (7)MOBBISH
8 Emirate specs altered for great works of art (12)MASTERPIECES
11 A pair of giants in card game (3,3)
12 Unexpectedly, a lead unfolds dramatically (3,2,1,6)ALL OF A SUDDEN
17 Stores no opener, apart from theatre offerings (4,5)
18 Mistreated sailor with American journalist (6)
20 Player growing up with girl's shrewish activity (7)
22 Cuts — actor-politician-editor’s writing on display (5,2)
23 Stands up to cries of disgust of the French first (6)
25 On air for a song is a bird's cry (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Run on the bank finished, predator comes back (8) OVERFLOW
6 Lima man protecting Muslim leader (4) IMAM
9 One that brings together is the squad at the hospital department (6) UNITER
10 Takes in I am a little short, not completely primo (7) IMBIBES
13 If one has __ __, one cannot continue to track the spoor (4,5) LOSE SCENT
14 Smut provided by regular girlie magazine's cover and back (5)GRIME
15 Possesses topless dresses (4)OWNS
16 Men, in style, in camaraderie (10)FELLOWSHIP
19 Ennoble any stray old queen (4,6)
21 Maiden figures in one high point (4)ACME
24 Lobbies for political ousters as leader is banished (5)URGES
25 In the opening of novel, queen is disguised as guardian (9)
26 Shrink's led away after primarily dubious victory (7)
27 Individual, nicest, not new in turning to be most reserved (6)
28 At hand, beastly sound heard (4)
29 Exercises for journalists covering banquet, for example (5-3)

DOWN
2 I came (in Rome) with boy for meat (7)VENISON
3 Half a side, among others, is to undergo a second exam (6)
4 Repast regal male laid out (5,4)LARGE MEAL
5 Said to rubbish where spare tyres may be found (5)
7 Having crowd mentality, bomb his settlement (7)MOBBISH
8 Emirate specs altered for great works of art (12)MASTERPIECES
11 A pair of giants in card game (3,3)
12 Unexpectedly, a lead unfolds dramatically (3,2,1,6)ALL OF A SUDDEN
17 Stores no opener, apart from theatre offerings (4,5)
18 Mistreated sailor with American journalist (6)
20 Player growing up with girl's shrewish activity (7)
22 Cuts — actor-politician-editor’s writing on display (5,2)
23 Stands up to cries of disgust of the French first (6)
25 On air for a song is a bird's cry (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Run on the bank finished, predator comes back (8) OVERFLOW
6 Lima man protecting Muslim leader (4) IMAM
9 One that brings together is the squad at the hospital department (6) UNITER
10 Takes in I am a little short, not completely primo (7) IMBIBES
13 If one has __ __, one cannot continue to track the spoor (4,5) LOSE SCENT
14 Smut provided by regular girlie magazine's cover and back (5)GRIME
15 Possesses topless dresses (4)OWNS
16 Men, in style, in camaraderie (10)FELLOWSHIP
19 Ennoble any stray old queen (4,6)ANNE BOLEYN
21 Maiden figures in one high point (4)ACME
24 Lobbies for political ousters as leader is banished (5)URGES
25 In the opening of novel, queen is disguised as guardian (9)CHAPERONE
26 Shrink's led away after primarily dubious victory (7)DWINDLE
27 Individual, nicest, not new in turning to be most reserved (6)ICIEST
28 At hand, beastly sound heard (4)NIGH
29 Exercises for journalists covering banquet, for example (5-3)PRESS-UPS

DOWN
2 I came (in Rome) with boy for meat (7)VENISON
3 Half a side, among others, is to undergo a second exam (6)RETEST
4 Repast regal male laid out (5,4)LARGE MEAL
5 Said to rubbish where spare tyres may be found (5)WAIST
7 Having crowd mentality, bomb his settlement (7)MOBBISH
8 Emirate specs altered for great works of art (12)MASTERPIECES
11 A pair of giants in card game (3,3)BIG TWO
12 Unexpectedly, a lead unfolds dramatically (3,2,1,6)ALL OF A SUDDEN
17 Stores no opener, apart from theatre offerings (4,5)LAYS ASIDE
18 Mistreated sailor with American journalist (6)ABUSED
20 Player growing up with girl's shrewish activity (7)NAGGING
22 Cuts — actor-politician-editor’s writing on display (5,2)CHOPS UP
23 Stands up to cries of disgust of the French first (6)DEFIES
25 On air for a song is a bird's cry (5)CHEEP

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

ACROSS
1 Give an unnatural form to different phases, begun with half a mind (8)
5 Old, tired way of working journalist (6)
9 A limit I set for soldiers group (7)
10 In reality, all but spoil plaything (2,5)
11 Six beginning to eat in Queer Street get towel (9)
12 Extent of mountain chain (5)
13 Warning sign addressing males (4)
14 Where net sales are conducted (1-8)
17 Bird took a few steps but in an improper way (9)
19 Sports complex not new in neighbourhood (4)
23 For starters, you oohed utterly nubile girls in salad days (5)
24 Work you gave lady without publicity in a rich manner (9)
25 It ties as well as ties up bureaucratic files (3,4)
26 Sea creatures Dhana utilised by hauling up (7)
27 Arm-twisting by rude means aboard (6)
28 Led back to digital portal, parcel out work (8)

DOWN
1 Two scholars raise lout — lad spoilt at home (5,3)
2 Go all out with special gruel served (7)
3 Killed two heads off in sheer blather (3,3)
4 Endless drill with two boys over kick-starting gag (9,4)
6 Document covers class that's out of shape (8)
7 Method to get Lego rods and parts (7)
8 Travelled over hard section in island (6)
10 Well-made part of film that is followed by an awakening (5,8)
15 Personal aspirations — these are no-no for footballers (3,5)
16 Refined learner correspondingly accepts dainty externals (8)
18 Danseur torn to pieces (7)
20 Cap of canister broken, spilling foreign wine (7)
21 Briton, cut by half, in a Telangana city, itself cut, is cross (6)
22 Dupe judge in river (6)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11704/article8617130.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Give an unnatural form to different phases, begun with half a mind (8)
5 Old, tired way of working journalist (6)
9 A limit I set for soldiers group (7)
10 In reality, all but spoil plaything (2,5)
11 Six beginning to eat in Queer Street get towel (9)
12 Extent of mountain chain (5)
13 Warning sign addressing males (4)
14 Where net sales are conducted (1-8)
17 Bird took a few steps but in an improper way (9)
19 Sports complex not new in neighbourhood (4)
23 For starters, you oohed utterly nubile girls in salad days (5)
24 Work you gave lady without publicity in a rich manner (9)
25 It ties as well as ties up bureaucratic files (3,4)
26 Sea creatures Dhana utilised by hauling up (7)
27 Arm-twisting by rude means aboard (6)
28 Led back to digital portal, parcel out work (8)

DOWN
1 Two scholars raise lout — lad spoilt at home (5,3)
2 Go all out with special gruel served (7)
3 Killed two heads off in sheer blather (3,3)
4 Endless drill with two boys over kick-starting gag (9,4)
6 Document covers class that's out of shape (8)
7 Method to get Lego rods and parts (7)
8 Travelled over hard section in island (6)
10 Well-made part of film that is followed by an awakening (5,8)
15 Personal aspirations — these are no-no for footballers (3,5)
16 Refined learner correspondingly accepts dainty externals (8) NAUTILI
18 Danseur torn to pieces (7) ASUNDER
20 Cap of canister broken, spilling foreign wine (7) RETSINA
21 Briton, cut by half, in a Telangana city, itself cut, is cross (6) HYBRID
22 Dupe judge in river (6) DELUDE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Give an unnatural form to different phases, begun with half a mind (8)MISSHAPE
5 Old, tired way of working journalist (6)EDITOR
9 A limit I set for soldiers group (7)MILITIA
10 In reality, all but spoil plaything (2,5)
11 Six beginning to eat in Queer Street get towel (9)
12 Extent of mountain chain (5)RANGE
13 Warning sign addressing males (4)OMEN
14 Where net sales are conducted (1-8)
17 Bird took a few steps but in an improper way (9)
19 Sports complex not new in neighbourhood (4)
23 For starters, you oohed utterly nubile girls in salad days (5)
24 Work you gave lady without publicity in a rich manner (9)
25 It ties as well as ties up bureaucratic files (3,4)
26 Sea creatures Dhana utilised by hauling up (7)
27 Arm-twisting by rude means aboard (6)
28 Led back to digital portal, parcel out work (8)

DOWN
1 Two scholars raise lout — lad spoilt at home (5,3)
2 Go all out with special gruel served (7)
3 Killed two heads off in sheer blather (3,3)
4 Endless drill with two boys over kick-starting gag (9,4)
6 Document covers class that's out of shape (8)
7 Method to get Lego rods and parts (7)
8 Travelled over hard section in island (6)
10 Well-made part of film that is followed by an awakening (5,8)
15 Personal aspirations — these are no-no for footballers (3,5)
16 Refined learner correspondingly accepts dainty externals (8) NAUTILI
18 Danseur torn to pieces (7) ASUNDER
20 Cap of canister broken, spilling foreign wine (7) RETSINA
21 Briton, cut by half, in a Telangana city, itself cut, is cross (6) HYBRID
22 Dupe judge in river (6) DELUDE

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

ACROSS
1 Packet designed to hold upset editor's old automobile accessory (4,4)
5 Monkey aiding medical research? (6)
9 English church follows note set down by soldiers for the track team event (5,4)
11 Pale ghost, according to hearsay (5)
12 Offensive remarks of an officer beset by a troublesome sinus (7)
14 Ron ignored the crazy progenitor's narcissistic indulgence (3,4)
15 Eye ornaments suspiciously and get a contract-binding payment (7,5)
17 Exotic canyon daisies for the Christian festival (9,3)
20 Former alien entering part of the Marconi Memorial (3-4)
22 Thirsting for more as accepted model had to leave (7)
23 Committee with liberal king's out of place (5)
24 Leave port before drawing energy for a glider (9)
26 Fashionable attempt to grasp objective (6)
27 Tesla sent over for embrace by half of the Cubans in the workers quarters? (3,5)

DOWN
1 Fiery king exiled by Peruvian leader becomes sluggish (6)
2 Wall features a border around the flowers (9)
3 Boring to be alcohol-free (3)
4 It is descriptive of an ideal society (13)
6 Informal words of recognition in awkward situations (3-2-3-3)
7 A difficult catch for one travelling over snow (5)
8 Act for the audience in a treeless plain (6)
10 Shock killing is a result of a poll about Romania admitting failure (13)
13 Liberal voters shunned by Angstrom delivered new arrangement (5-6)
16 Tangy pies prepared by people from Alexandria, say (9)
18 Marsh turns up with a bid for the raw meat (6)
19 Bovine glands with uranium forcing out the adult snakes (6)
21 Get rid of some letters from a camera seller (5)
25 Surprisingly effective weapon against a sword? (3)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11734/article8760220.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Packet designed to hold upset editor's old automobile accessory (4,4) TAPE DECK
5 Monkey aiding medical research? (6) RHESUS
9 English church follows note set down by soldiers for the track team event (5,4) RELAY RACE
11 Pale ghost, according to hearsay (5) WHITE
12 Offensive remarks of an officer beset by a troublesome sinus (7) INSULTS
14 Ron ignored the crazy progenitor's narcissistic indulgence (3,4)
15 Eye ornaments suspiciously and get a contract-binding payment (7,5)
17 Exotic canyon daisies for the Christian festival (9,3)
20 Former alien entering part of the Marconi Memorial (3-4)
22 Thirsting for more as accepted model had to leave (7)
23 Committee with liberal king's out of place (5)
24 Leave port before drawing energy for a glider (9)
26 Fashionable attempt to grasp objective (6)
27 Tesla sent over for embrace by half of the Cubans in the workers quarters? (3,5)

DOWN
1 Fiery king exiled by Peruvian leader becomes sluggish (6)
2 Wall features a border around the flowers (9)
3 Boring to be alcohol-free (3)
4 It is descriptive of an ideal society (13)
6 Informal words of recognition in awkward situations (3-2-3-3)
7 A difficult catch for one travelling over snow (5)
8 Act for the audience in a treeless plain (6)
10 Shock killing is a result of a poll about Romania admitting failure (13)
13 Liberal voters shunned by Angstrom delivered new arrangement (5-6)
16 Tangy pies prepared by people from Alexandria, say (9)
18 Marsh turns up with a bid for the raw meat (6)
19 Bovine glands with uranium forcing out the adult snakes (6)
21 Get rid of some letters from a camera seller (5)
25 Surprisingly effective weapon against a sword? (3)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Packet designed to hold upset editor's old automobile accessory (4,4) TAPE DECK
5 Monkey aiding medical research? (6) RHESUS
9 English church follows note set down by soldiers for the track team event (5,4) RELAY RACE
11 Pale ghost, according to hearsay (5) WHITE
12 Offensive remarks of an officer beset by a troublesome sinus (7) INSULTS
14 Ron ignored the crazy progenitor's narcissistic indulgence (3,4)
15 Eye ornaments suspiciously and get a contract-binding payment (7,5)
17 Exotic canyon daisies for the Christian festival (9,3)
20 Former alien entering part of the Marconi Memorial (3-4)
22 Thirsting for more as accepted model had to leave (7)
23 Committee with liberal king's out of place (5)
24 Leave port before drawing energy for a glider (9)
26 Fashionable attempt to grasp objective (6)
27 Tesla sent over for embrace by half of the Cubans in the workers quarters? (3,5)

DOWN
1 Fiery king exiled by Peruvian leader becomes sluggish (6)
2 Wall features a border around the flowers (9)
3 Boring to be alcohol-free (3)
4 It is descriptive of an ideal society (13)
6 Informal words of recognition in awkward situations (3-2-3-3)
7 A difficult catch for one travelling over snow (5)
8 Act for the audience in a treeless plain (6)
10 Shock killing is a result of a poll about Romania admitting failure (13)ELECTROCUTION
13 Liberal voters shunned by Angstrom delivered new arrangement (5-6)
16 Tangy pies prepared by people from Alexandria, say (9)EGYPTIANS
18 Marsh turns up with a bid for the raw meat (6)GOBBET
19 Bovine glands with uranium forcing out the adult snakes (6)
21 Get rid of some letters from a camera seller (5)ERASE
25 Surprisingly effective weapon against a sword? (3)PEN

[Joshuaceada]

Neyartha

ACROSS
1 Vets fed toper afflicted with a febrile disease (7,5)
8 Job of a longshoreman's wife going out for the right computer memory (7)
9 Remove part of the crab later (6)
11 Land of the slaves, once upon a time (4,5)
12 Sturdy and reliable (5)
14 Foreign trait's complexities resolved after removal of half the sample (9)
16 Amy goes west around Cuba for a welfare movement (1,1,1,1)
18 Call to do a bakery chore for the auditor (4)
19 Letter published prior to imprisonment shows fortitude (9)
21 Condition of the assets needs no introduction (5)
22 Libya interferes in transfer of the person making a formal statement (9)
23 City's silent before the incentive gets detailed (6)
25 It's charged back by a rash student quitting with clamour (7)
26 Cloud feature showing all is not lost? (6,6)

DOWN
2 Preliminary discussions for the German pool designed with Oriental input (11)
3 Carry mints prepared after the return of the painting (8)
4 Administrator to perform around the four with... (9)
5 ...Ray to get a type of memory (5)
6 Sensible Democrat overwhelmed by the bridge opponents' travel bag (6)
7 Animal with a sailor from the south (3)
8 Cook sends nudes in haste (10)
10 The lady can jet around to find how related items are placed on a market shelf (10)
13 Grief of someone showing courage accepting the last word of the volunteers on time (11)
15 Decoration placed around the unfinished flavoured sugar topping is therapeutic (9)
17 Crumpled raincoat of a man from Eastern Europe (8)
20 Revolutionary, free in France, is after the German leader's desert animal (6)
22 Ambition of one looking for pearls, perhaps, to move right up (5)
24 Group selling concealed battery-sporting equipment to handle load shedding? (1,1,1)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11735/article8764480.ece

[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
1 Vets fed toper afflicted with a febrile disease (7,5) SPOTTED FEVER*
8 Job of a longshoreman's wife going out for the right com puter memory (7)
9 Remove part of the crab later (6)
11 Land of the slaves, once upon a time (4,5)
12 Sturdy and reliable (5)
14 Foreign trait's complexities resolved after removal of half the sample (9)
16 Amy goes west around Cuba for a welfare movement (1,1,1,1)
18 Call to do a bakery chore for the auditor (4)
19 Letter published prior to imprisonment shows fortitude (9)
21 Condition of the assets needs no introduction (5)
22 Libya interferes in transfer of the person making a formal statement (9)
23 City's silent before the incentive gets detailed (6)
25 It's charged back by a rash student quitting with clamour (7)
26 Cloud feature showing all is not lost? (6,6) SILVER LINING (CD)

DOWN
2 Preliminary discussions for the German pool designed with Oriental input (11) PROLEGOM(E)NA*
3 Carry mints prepared after the return of the painting (8)
4 Administrator to perform around the four with... (9)
5 ...Ray to get a type of memory (5)
6 Sensible Democrat overwhelmed by the bridge opponents' travel bag (6)
7 Animal with a sailor from the south (3)
8 Cook sends nudes in haste (10)
10 The lady can jet around to find how related items are placed on a market shelf (10) ADJACENTLY*
13 Grief of someone showing courage accepting the last word of the volunteers on time (11) {L(AMEN)(TA)(T)ION}
15 Decoration placed around the unfinished flavoured sugar topping is therapeutic (9)
17 Crumpled raincoat of a man from Eastern Europe (8)
20 Revolutionary, free in France, is after the German leader's desert animal (6)
22 Ambition of one looking for pearls, perhaps, to move right up (5)
24 Group selling concealed battery-sporting equipment to handle load shedding? (1,1,1)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Vets fed toper afflicted with a febrile disease (7,5) SPOTTED FEVER*
8 Job of a longshoreman's wife going out for the right com puter memory (7) STORAGE
9 Remove part of the crab later (6) ABLATE
11 Land of the slaves, once upon a time (4,5) DEEP SOUTH
12 Sturdy and reliable (5) SOLID
14 Foreign trait's complexities resolved after removal of half the sample (9) EXOTICISM
16 Amy goes west around Cuba for a welfare movement (1,1,1,1)
18 Call to do a bakery chore for the auditor (4)
19 Letter published prior to imprisonment shows fortitude (9)
21 Condition of the assets needs no introduction (5)
22 Libya interferes in transfer of the person making a formal statement (9)
23 City's silent before the incentive gets detailed (6)
25 It's charged back by a rash student quitting with clamour (7)
26 Cloud feature showing all is not lost? (6,6) SILVER LINING (CD)

DOWN
2 Preliminary discussions for the German pool designed with Oriental input (11) PROLEGOM(E)NA*
3 Carry mints prepared after the return of the painting (8)
4 Administrator to perform around the four with... (9)
5 ...Ray to get a type of memory (5)
6 Sensible Democrat overwhelmed by the bridge opponents' travel bag (6)
7 Animal with a sailor from the south (3)
8 Cook sends nudes in haste (10)
10 The lady can jet around to find how related items are placed on a market shelf (10) ADJACENTLY*
13 Grief of someone showing courage accepting the last word of the volunteers on time (11) {L(AMEN)(TA)(T)ION}
15 Decoration placed around the unfinished flavoured sugar topping is therapeutic (9)
17 Crumpled raincoat of a man from Eastern Europe (8)
20 Revolutionary, free in France, is after the German leader's desert animal (6)
22 Ambition of one looking for pearls, perhaps, to move right up (5)
24 Group selling concealed battery-sporting equipment to handle load shedding? (1,1,1)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Vets fed toper afflicted with a febrile disease (7,5) SPOTTED FEVER*
8 Job of a longshoreman's wife going out for the right com puter memory (7) STORAGE
9 Remove part of the crab later (6) ABLATE
11 Land of the slaves, once upon a time (4,5) DEEP SOUTH
12 Sturdy and reliable (5) SOLID
14 Foreign trait's complexities resolved after removal of half the sample (9) EXOTICISM
16 Amy goes west around Cuba for a welfare movement (1,1,1,1)YMCA
18 Call to do a bakery chore for the auditor (4)
19 Letter published prior to imprisonment shows fortitude (9)
21 Condition of the assets needs no introduction (5)
22 Libya interferes in transfer of the person making a formal statement (9)
23 City's silent before the incentive gets detailed (6)
25 It's charged back by a rash student quitting with clamour (7)
26 Cloud feature showing all is not lost? (6,6) SILVER LINING (CD)

DOWN
2 Preliminary discussions for the German pool designed with Oriental input (11) PROLEGOM(E)NA*
3 Carry mints prepared after the return of the painting (8)TRANSMIT
4 Administrator to perform around the four with... (9)EXECUTIVE
5 ...Ray to get a type of memory (5)FLASH
6 Sensible Democrat overwhelmed by the bridge opponents' travel bag (6)
7 Animal with a sailor from the south (3)
8 Cook sends nudes in haste (10)SUDDENNESS
10 The lady can jet around to find how related items are placed on a market shelf (10) ADJACENTLY*
13 Grief of someone showing courage accepting the last word of the volunteers on time (11) {L(AMEN)(TA)(T)ION}
15 Decoration placed around the unfinished flavoured sugar topping is therapeutic (9)
17 Crumpled raincoat of a man from Eastern Europe (8)
20 Revolutionary, free in France, is after the German leader's desert animal (6)
22 Ambition of one looking for pearls, perhaps, to move right up (5)
24 Group selling concealed battery-sporting equipment to handle load shedding? (1,1,1)

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

ACROSS
1 Crew without leader falling to pieces (6)
5 Bus on the way back expected to overrun (6)
10 Is lay sung out of tune unattractive? (4,2,3)
11 Help carry out present (5)
12 Percussion instrument set, a blaring to get over (5)
13 Inebriated are elated with one supplying drink (3-6)
14 Shame with dupe crossing all limits to overact (3,2,2)
16 Ending in picture is artificial (7)
18 Missile shot packing power to kill (7)
20 Disliked person sadly said “I must be leaving soon” (2-3-2)
21 Display skin for the audience in this occupation (9)
23 Hybrid car noises muffled frequently (5)
25 Be an uninitiated bigot (5)
26 Gradual loss of charm's heartbreaking for one (9)
27 Master's run in a golf club (6)
28 Rage of being comparatively thin, not large (6)

DOWN
2 Mostly excuse hugging date spontaneously (2,3)
3 Tipsy aunt eager to provide assurance (9)
4 Data encryption standard 1024 bits, best for a computer (7)
5 Light source, small one missing initially in circuit (3-4)
6 Wet meat has low temperature on the inside (5)
7 New neutral editor for Independent (9)
8 Fair growth of trees around for environment, extremely appropriate thing (4,3,6)
9 Big restricted zone cars pulled up to admit pedestrians ultimately (5,8)
15 Spoil kid turning up with it, a cocktail (9)
17 Disorder as in march going out of step (9)
19 Pilot training talk is inspiring (7)
20 Dark low cloud standing over river (7)
22 Fine cut to bring ... (5)
24 ... delayed single securing a century (2,3)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11736/article8768947.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Crew without leader falling to pieces (6)
5 Bus on the way back expected to overrun (6)
10 Is lay sung out of tune unattractive? (4,2,3)
11 Help carry out present (5)
12 Percussion instrument set, a blaring to get over (5)
13 Inebriated are elated with one supplying drink (3-6)
14 Shame with dupe crossing all limits to overact (3,2,2)
16 Ending in picture is artificial (7)
18 Missile shot packing power to kill (7)
20 Disliked person sadly said “I must be leaving soon” (2-3-2) SO-AND-SO
21 Display skin for the audience in this occupation (9) CHAUFFEUR
23 Hybrid car noises muffled frequently (5) CROSS
25 Be an uninitiated bigot (5) EXIST
26 Gradual loss of charm's heartbreaking for one (9) ATTRITION
27 Master's run in a golf club (6)
28 Rage of being comparatively thin, not large (6)

DOWN
2 Mostly excuse hugging date spontaneously (2,3)
3 Tipsy aunt eager to provide assurance (9)
4 Data encryption standard 1024 bits, best for a computer (7)
5 Light source, small one missing initially in circuit (3-4)
6 Wet meat has low temperature on the inside (5)
7 New neutral editor for Independent (9)
8 Fair growth of trees around for environment, extremely appropriate thing (4,3,6)
9 Big restricted zone cars pulled up to admit pedestrians ultimately (5,8)
15 Spoil kid turning up with it, a cocktail (9)
17 Disorder as in march going out of step (9)
19 Pilot training talk is inspiring (7)
20 Dark low cloud standing over river (7)
22 Fine cut to bring ... (5)
24 ... delayed single securing a century (2,3)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Depict stern problem (8)
5 List of charges made by revolutionary artist in quarrel (6)
10 Head off in area covered with trees and everything (9)
11 Contradict opinion lacking force (5)
12 Delight about honour and support for hotel worker (11)
15 Current appeal about election’s first posted by Democrat (7-3)
16 Total love for wrestling (4)
18 Time needed by mimic to make record (4)
19 Attractive quality in crowd containing alien element (10)
21 Silly distortion of online scans (11)
24 Home movie’s last part lacking skill (5)
25 Nervous on airing composition initially devoid of life (9)
26 Understand article in newspaper after reflection (6)
27 Island’s sound central element (8)


DOWN
1 Remove act, very loud (4)
2 Right in strange way? Wrong (4)
3 Symbol in music book linked to scales played with frequency (4,4)
4 Typical letter, one with endless criticism (14) CHARACTERISTIC
6 Gold, smart colour (6) AUBURN
7 Cross I drew, covering boundaries of London airport (3-7) ILL-NATURED
8 Rodent filmed swimming on river (5,5) FIELD MOUSE
9 Vegetable oil back here got recycled (5,9) GLOBE ARTICHOKE
13 Cheerful deputy, good and honest (10)
14 New study breaking dictator down (10)
17 Very bad times for small communities (8)
20 Calm people agree (6)
22 Open ground occupied in part (4)
23 Hour in great discomfort (4)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8769386.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Depict stern problem (8)DRAWBACK
5 List of charges made by revolutionary artist in quarrel (6)TARIFF
10 Head off in area covered with trees and everything (9)FORESTALL
11 Contradict opinion lacking force (5)BELIE
12 Delight about honour and support for hotel worker (11)CHAMBERMAID
15 Current appeal about election’s first posted by Democrat (7-3)
16 Total love for wrestling (4)
18 Time needed by mimic to make record (4)
19 Attractive quality in crowd containing alien element (10)
21 Silly distortion of online scans (11)
24 Home movie’s last part lacking skill (5)
25 Nervous on airing composition initially devoid of life (9)
26 Understand article in newspaper after reflection (6)
27 Island’s sound central element (8)


DOWN
1 Remove act, very loud (4)
2 Right in strange way? Wrong (4)
3 Symbol in music book linked to scales played with frequency (4,4)
4 Typical letter, one with endless criticism (14) CHARACTERISTIC
6 Gold, smart colour (6) AUBURN
7 Cross I drew, covering boundaries of London airport (3-7) ILL-NATURED
8 Rodent filmed swimming on river (5,5) FIELD MOUSE
9 Vegetable oil back here got recycled (5,9) GLOBE ARTICHOKE
13 Cheerful deputy, good and honest (10)
14 New study breaking dictator down (10)
17 Very bad times for small communities (8)
20 Calm people agree (6)
22 Open ground occupied in part (4)
23 Hour in great discomfort (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

ACROSS
9 Drunk girl's base expression of defiance (2,5)
10 Bloc to be reorganized within a month (7)
11 Fish basket left next to small river (5)
12 Good mikes made sound that is husky? (6,3)
13 Pressing very close (9)
14 Listed article got through hire (5)
15 Ancient town of North America a chasing ground (7)
17 Joint smokers, outcasts heartily (7)
19 Craze not new for following crime syndicate (5)
20 No lonely art – wrestling (3,6)
22 Fail to keep up with leaders coming out of closet so much (4,5)
24 Perhaps a book describing people in general (5)
25 Old currency of Switzerland coming into play (7)
26 Essence of say new cryptic clues (7)

DOWN
1 One way to deliver different notices around college (1-7)
2 Jet runs into mist (6)
3 Label lad on narcotics as consuming poison (10)
4 Made rare exotic dark rum (8)
5 Biscuit company native to Oklahoma (6)
6 Anything tiny or microscopic primarily (4)
7 A shoot, routine mostly in national capital (3,5)
8 Frequency appropriate for alarm (6)
14 A kiss it is said, lacking conviction (3,7)
16 Total duration of pain (self-inflicted) (8)
17 Hearts eager for becoming a couple (8)
18 Special peripherals on young schoolgirl's telescope (8)
19 Illness possibly overpowering boy (6)
20 Sweet nothing, a must for husband (6)
21 Subdued mischievous Norse deity soundly (3-3)
23 Essentially horns on head covering up a wild goat (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11737/article8776007.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
9 Drunk girl's base expression of defiance (2,5)
10 Bloc to be reorganized within a month (7)
11 Fish basket left next to small river (5)
12 Good mikes made sound that is husky? (6,3)
13 Pressing very close (9)
14 Listed article got through hire (5)
15 Ancient town of North America a chasing ground (7)
17 Joint smokers, outcasts heartily (7)
19 Craze not new for following crime syndicate (5)
20 No lonely art – wrestling (3,6)
22 Fail to keep up with leaders coming out of closet so much (4,5)
24 Perhaps a book describing people in general (5)
25 Old currency of Switzerland coming into play (7)
26 Essence of say new cryptic clues (7)

DOWN
1 One way to deliver different notices around college (1-7)
2 Jet runs into mist (6)
3 Label lad on narcotics as consuming poison (10)
4 Made rare exotic dark rum (8)
5 Biscuit company native to Oklahoma (6)
6 Anything tiny or microscopic primarily (4)
7 A shoot, routine mostly in national capital (3,5)
8 Frequency appropriate for alarm (6)
14 A kiss it is said, lacking conviction (3,7)
16 Total duration of pain (self-inflicted) (8)
17 Hearts eager for becoming a couple (8)
18 Special peripherals on young schoolgirl's telescope (8) SPYGLASS
19 Illness possibly overpowering boy (6) MALADY
20 Sweet nothing, a must for husband (6) NOUGAT
21 Subdued mischievous Norse deity soundly (3-3) LOW-KEY
23 Essentially horns on head covering up a wild goat (4) TAHR

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
9 Drunk girl's base expression of defiance (2,5)
10 Bloc to be reorganized within a month (7)
11 Fish basket left next to small river (5)
12 Good mikes made sound that is husky? (6,3)
13 Pressing very close (9)
14 Listed article got through hire (5)
15 Ancient town of North America a chasing ground (7)
17 Joint smokers, outcasts heartily (7)
19 Craze not new for following crime syndicate (5)
20 No lonely art – wrestling (3,6)
22 Fail to keep up with leaders coming out of closet so much (4,5)
24 Perhaps a book describing people in general (5)
25 Old currency of Switzerland coming into play (7)
26 Essence of say new cryptic clues (7)

DOWN
1 One way to deliver different notices around college (1-7)
2 Jet runs into mist (6)
3 Label lad on narcotics as consuming poison (10)
4 Made rare exotic dark rum (8)
5 Biscuit company native to Oklahoma (6)COOKIE
6 Anything tiny or microscopic primarily (4)ATOM
7 A shoot, routine mostly in national capital (3,5)ABU DHABI
8 Frequency appropriate for alarm (6)FRIGHT
14 A kiss it is said, lacking conviction (3,7)
16 Total duration of pain (self-inflicted) (8)LIFESPAN
17 Hearts eager for becoming a couple (8)
18 Special peripherals on young schoolgirl's telescope (8) SPYGLASS
19 Illness possibly overpowering boy (6) MALADY
20 Sweet nothing, a must for husband (6) NOUGAT
21 Subdued mischievous Norse deity soundly (3-3) LOW-KEY
23 Essentially horns on head covering up a wild goat (4) TAHR

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
1 Tax over a drink by stealth (8)
5 Metal key to lock workshop returned (6)
10 Writer's review on music and God (7)
11 Sadly, her lust made her what she is (7)
12 Avoid trailer, shunning publicity (5)
13 Stress on being drunk and cheerful (9)
14 Tale about Mike, Harry, Peter — before long one starts trouble (6,6)
18 How to get in from Spain? By being friendly (4-8)
21 Skin divers find aunts struggling underwater (9)
23 Starts using dairies within a state to make cheese (5)
24 Forces euro out in due course, perhaps (7)
25 It's too big to take off in most rich nations (7)
26 Communist set up will reject member under stress (6)
27 I said “sweet, nice looking” (3,5)

DOWN
1 Run on credit, holding a stake (6)
2 POP will cheat over money (6)
3 Disgusted — initially not allowed to hire a boy (9)
4 Escorts get money and a flower (9,5)
6 Bird's a bloodsucker, from top to bottom (5)
7 Tale of a cricket side in royal mess (8)
8 Kill the regulator (8)
9 Dirty politician overshadows — it's a joke (6,3,5)
15 Blue, green, even next piece is active (9)
16 Carol checks Don using bad language (8)
17 Struggle for fish (8)
19 Finally you and I run away — for a forbidden fruit? (6)
20 A yacht built in ancient China (6)
22 Hard to break in — good slot (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11738/article8779833.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Tax over a drink by stealth (8) CAGINESS
5 Metal key to lock workshop returned (6) COBALT
10 Writer's review on music and God (7) NEPTUNE
11 Sadly, her lust made her what she is (7) HUSTLER
12 Avoid trailer, shunning publicity (5)
13 Stress on being drunk and cheerful (9) HIGHLIGHT
14 Tale about Mike, Harry, Peter — before long one starts trouble (6,6)
18 How to get in from Spain? By being friendly (4-8)
21 Skin divers find aunts struggling underwater (9)
23 Starts using dairies within a state to make cheese (5)
24 Forces euro out in due course, perhaps (7)
25 It's too big to take off in most rich nations (7)
26 Communist set up will reject member under stress (6)
27 I said “sweet, nice looking” (3,5)

DOWN
1 Run on credit, holding a stake (6)
2 POP will cheat over money (6)
3 Disgusted — initially not allowed to hire a boy (9)
4 Escorts get money and a flower (9,5)
6 Bird's a bloodsucker, from top to bottom (5)
7 Tale of a cricket side in royal mess (8)
8 Kill the regulator (8)
9 Dirty politician overshadows — it's a joke (6,3,5)
15 Blue, green, even next piece is active (9)
16 Carol checks Don using bad language (8)
17 Struggle for fish (8)
19 Finally you and I run away — for a forbidden fruit? (6)
20 A yacht built in ancient China (6)
22 Hard to break in — good slot (5)

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
1 Official colour of fruit (8,6)
10 Caught in temptation for money (5)
11 Steered through opening in back seat (9)
12 Animal in a state, crossing stream (7)
13 There's grass on the right — hide (7)
14 Catches seafood from top to bottom (5)
16 Save from one's regular small income (9)
19 Onset of Conjunctivitis in our lab, spread to both eyes (9)
20 Old phone said to do well (5)
22 Strategy to take pressure off Indonesian orchestra (7)
25 Fish underwater ate away scrap (7)
27 Religion's quiet before a man is married (9)
28 Bright get in with ease, they are the best (5)
29 Last rites are too much work — fellow's gone (7,7)

DOWN
2 Power cable — it's charged by instrument (9)
3 Little dirty? Come up and stay (5)
4 Syndicate left murder victim inside — seem familiar? (4,1,4)
5 “Vatican during Christmas” — a written account (5)
6 Master will follow Veda — part of protocol (9)
7 Score with cut (5)
8 Back end of animal, not head (7)
9 Vessel to start the proceedings (6)
15 Harvester's on the way — time to recover (4,5)
17 They have a row — so, war erupts, it's a warning (9)
18 Unknown or not unknown — metal will go into alloy (9)
19 Acquire property — mostly on paper (7)
21 Skipper heard songs (6)
23 Implied part? (5)
24 One in front will create an uproar (5)
26 Watchful while climbing — some are not relaxed (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Official colour of fruit (8,6) MANDARIN ORANGE
10 Caught in temptation for money (5) LUCRE
11 Steered through opening in back seat (9) NAVIGATED
12 Animal in a state, crossing stream (7) GORILLA
13 There's grass on the right — hide (7) LEATHER
14 Catches seafood from top to bottom (5) NAILS
16 Save from one's regular small income (9) ECONOMISE
19 Onset of Conjunctivitis in our lab, spread to both eyes (9) BINOCULAR
20 Old phone said to do well (5) EXCEL
22 Strategy to take pressure off Indonesian orchestra (7) GAMELAN
25 Fish underwater ate away scrap (7) WRANGLE
27 Religion's quiet before a man is married (9) SHAMANISM
28 Bright get in with ease, they are the best (5) ELITE
29 Last rites are too much work — fellow's gone (7,7) EXTREME UNCTION


DOWN
2 Power cable — it's charged by instrument (9) ACCORDION
3 Little dirty? Come up and stay (5) DWELL
4 Syndicate left murder victim inside — seem familiar? (4,1,4) RING A BELL
5 “Vatican during Christmas” — a written account (5) NOVEL
6 Master will follow Veda — part of protocol (9) RIGMAROLE
7 Score with cut (5) NOTCH
8 Back end of animal, not head (7) ENDORSE
9 Vessel to start the proceedings (6) FLAGON
15 Harvester's on the way — time to recover (4,5) SICK LEAVE
17 They have a row — so, war erupts, it's a warning (9) OARSWOMEN
18 Unknown or not unknown — metal will go into alloy (9) INCOGNITO
19 Acquire property — mostly on paper (7) BAGASSE
21 Skipper heard songs (6) LIEDER
23 Implied part? (5) MEANT
24 One in front will create an uproar (5) NOISE
26 Watchful while climbing — some are not relaxed (5) ALERT

Standing in for PP :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
6 Caracas — not as bad a capital (5)
7 Soldiers pick soldier among soldiers as troop leader (8)
10 Under order to housekeeping staff attached to hotel (7)
11 Polished hair setter about to come in shortly (7)
12 Chosen girl, it's what every one will get (7)
13 Under flowing stream only he performs so well (7)
14 Strips, to commit debauchery (5,6)
19 Works in the back with a piece of canvas (7)
21 It's not there in another identical country (7)
23 He hasn't finished service period — period (7)
25 Gone out taking everything on a ship (7)
26 Port and quarter litre wine (8)
27 They are thought to be inside a school (5)

DOWN
1 One therefore goes under power plant (8)
2 No leader in Palestine territory can enter — except the marketplace (6)
3 Lay with 23, copy or like the original? (10)
4 Highly excited — it's past midnight (4)
5 It's a crime to finance, getting 2000 % in exchange... (6)
6 ...although it takes one pound to collaborate (6)
8 Winter wear for football team having a drink (7)
9 Boat collects from bottom (5)
13 Boy and girl bearing harness (10)
15 Give up cold drink — it's inside (7)
16 Complaint — playing side is a stakeholder (8)
17 Fix a piece of wood (5)
18 Fuss over transgression by a young man (6)
20 Harry switching sides in European capital (6)
22 Sweet girl from bottom to top (6)
24 Estimate speed (4)

GRID same as here: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11657/article8386707.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
6 Caracas — not as bad a capital (5) ACCRA
7 Soldiers pick soldier among soldiers as troop leader (8) REGIMENT
10 Under order to housekeeping staff attached to hotel (7) BENEATH
11 Polished hair setter about to come in shortly (7) GENTEEL
12 Chosen girl, it's what every one will get (7) INHERIT
13 Under flowing stream only he performs so well (7)
14 Strips, to commit debauchery (5,6)
19 Works in the back with a piece of canvas (7)
21 It's not there in another identical country (7)
23 He hasn't finished service period — period (7)
25 Gone out taking everything on a ship (7)
26 Port and quarter litre wine (8)
27 They are thought to be inside a school (5)

DOWN
1 One therefore goes under power plant (8)
2 No leader in Palestine territory can enter — except the marketplace (6)
3 Lay with 23, copy or like the original? (10)
4 Highly excited — it's past midnight (4)
5 It's a crime to finance, getting 2000 % in exchange... (6)
6 ...although it takes one pound to collaborate (6)
8 Winter wear for football team having a drink (7)
9 Boat collects from bottom (5)
13 Boy and girl bearing harness (10)
15 Give up cold drink — it's inside (7)
16 Complaint — playing side is a stakeholder (8)
17 Fix a piece of wood (5)
18 Fuss over transgression by a young man (6)
20 Harry switching sides in European capital (6)
22 Sweet girl from bottom to top (6)
24 Estimate speed (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Accept my apologies, friends, for disappearing without a proper leave letter! :noteeth:


ACROSS
6 Caracas — not as bad a capital (5) ACCRA
7 Soldiers pick soldier among soldiers as troop leader (8) REGIMENT
10 Under order to housekeeping staff attached to hotel (7) BENEATH
11 Polished hair setter about to come in shortly (7) GENTEEL
12 Chosen girl, it's what every one will get (7) INHERIT
13 Under flowing stream only he performs so well (7)MAESTRO
14 Strips, to commit debauchery (5,6)SLEEP AROUND
19 Works in the back with a piece of canvas (7)TOPSAIL
21 It's not there in another identical country (7)ICELAND
23 He hasn't finished service period — period (7)CHAPTER
25 Gone out taking everything on a ship (7)GALLEON
26 Port and quarter litre wine (8)MUSCATEL
27 They are thought to be inside a school (5)IDEAS

DOWN
1 One therefore goes under power plant (8)ACANTHUS
2 No leader in Palestine territory can enter — except the marketplace (6)BAZAAR
3 Lay with 23, copy or like the original? (10)ARCHETYPAL
4 Highly excited — it's past midnight (4)AGOG
5 It's a crime to finance, getting 2000 % in exchange... (6)INCEST
6 ...although it takes one pound to collaborate (6)ALBEIT
8 Winter wear for football team having a drink (7)MANTEAU
9 Boat collects from bottom (5)SLOOP
13 Boy and girl bearing harness (10)MARTINGALE
15 Give up cold drink — it's inside (7)ELASTIC
16 Complaint — playing side is a stakeholder (8)DIABETES
17 Fix a piece of wood (5)STICK
18 Fuss over transgression by a young man (6)ADONIS
20 Harry switching sides in European capital (6)PLAGUE
22 Sweet girl from bottom to top (6)ECLAIR
24 Estimate speed (4)RATE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
1 Set about — a time to soothe (7)
5 Young man's suffering, he's a hero (7)
9 American woman will show you your place (5)
10 Sino-Tibetan unrest, not in a cussed way (9)
11 Around lunch time Tuesday, people come in for redemption (9)
12 Turn it, fill at equal intervals before... (5)
13 ...leaders betray intent and show prejudice (4)
15 Wasted a new coin featuring the King (8)
18 Bill's got good coverage but bad lifestyle (8)
19 Talks too much, revert to control breeding (4)
22 Dog not born as one with a keen eyesight (5)
24 Long to have naval organisation making landfall (9)
26 Original confirmations, not from the conductor (9)
27 Oliver's unfulfilled desire — featuring in Times... (5)
28 ...for say, youngster he must have plenty of it (7)
29 Angered in other words (7)

DOWN
1 They are from Poland — on a mountain range (6)
2 Staff enter strike, protected by monkey goddess (9)
3 Yes, it's mature to hold on (5)
4 Old one — slate clear (9)
5 Place to rest by a river (5)
6 Flowers? Definitely in Adagio (9)
7 Stupid to keep writing a pay order (5)
8 Want license? Banks get a pointer (6)
14 Too old to have sex? It's a dilemma (9)
16 Exclude when it's coarse ground (9)
17 Making a difference to one — lawmaker's playing a role (9)
20 Enclosure for sheep bursting at the seams (4-2)
21 Damaged contract, truly (6)
23 Relish asking US to take part (5)
24 Prominent when disrobed, strange! (5)
25 Men not allowed in building maternal shrine (5)

GRID same as here : http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11712/article8655195.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Set about — a time to soothe (7)
5 Young man's suffering, he's a hero (7)
9 American woman will show you your place (5)
10 Sino-Tibetan unrest, not in a cussed way (9)
11 Around lunch time Tuesday, people come in for redemption (9)
12 Turn it, fill at equal intervals before... (5)
13 ...leaders betray intent and show prejudice (4)
15 Wasted a new coin featuring the King (8)
18 Bill's got good coverage but bad lifestyle (8)
19 Talks too much, revert to control breeding (4)
22 Dog not born as one with a keen eyesight (5)
24 Long to have naval organisation making landfall (9)
26 Original confirmations, not from the conductor (9)
27 Oliver's unfulfilled desire — featuring in Times... (5)
28 ...for say, youngster he must have plenty of it (7)
29 Angered in other words (7)

DOWN
1 They are from Poland — on a mountain range (6)
2 Staff enter strike, protected by monkey goddess (9)
3 Yes, it's mature to hold on (5)
4 Old one — slate clear (9)
5 Place to rest by a river (5)
6 Flowers? Definitely in Adagio (9)
7 Stupid to keep writing a pay order (5)
8 Want license? Banks get a pointer (6) NEEDLE
14 Too old to have sex? It's a dilemma (9) STALEMATE
16 Exclude when it's coarse ground (9) OSTRACISE
17 Making a difference to one — lawmaker's playing a role (9) IMPACTING
20 Enclosure for sheep bursting at the seams (4-2) PENT-UP
21 Damaged contract, truly (6)
23 Relish asking US to take part (5)
24 Prominent when disrobed, strange! (5)
25 Men not allowed in building maternal shrine (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Set about — a time to soothe (7)
5 Young man's suffering, he's a hero (7)
9 American woman will show you your place (5)
10 Sino-Tibetan unrest, not in a cussed way (9)
11 Around lunch time Tuesday, people come in for redemption (9)
12 Turn it, fill at equal intervals before... (5)
13 ...leaders betray intent and show prejudice (4)BIAS
15 Wasted a new coin featuring the King (8)
18 Bill's got good coverage but bad lifestyle (8)
19 Talks too much, revert to control breeding (4)
22 Dog not born as one with a keen eyesight (5)EAGLE
24 Long to have naval organisation making landfall (9)
26 Original confirmations, not from the conductor (9)
27 Oliver's unfulfilled desire — featuring in Times... (5)TWIST
28 ...for say, youngster he must have plenty of it (7)PROTEIN
29 Angered in other words (7)ENRAGED

DOWN
1 They are from Poland — on a mountain range (6)
2 Staff enter strike, protected by monkey goddess (9)
3 Yes, it's mature to hold on (5)
4 Old one — slate clear (9)
5 Place to rest by a river (5)
6 Flowers? Definitely in Adagio (9)
7 Stupid to keep writing a pay order (5)
8 Want license? Banks get a pointer (6) NEEDLE
14 Too old to have sex? It's a dilemma (9) STALEMATE
16 Exclude when it's coarse ground (9) OSTRACISE
17 Making a difference to one — lawmaker's playing a role (9) IMPACTING
20 Enclosure for sheep bursting at the seams (4-2) PENT-UP
21 Damaged contract, truly (6)
23 Relish asking US to take part (5)
24 Prominent when disrobed, strange! (5)
25 Men not allowed in building maternal shrine (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Set about — a time to soothe (7)PLACATE
5 Young man's suffering, he's a hero (7)PALADIN
9 American woman will show you your place (5)USHER
10 Sino-Tibetan unrest, not in a cussed way (9)OBSTINATE
11 Around lunch time Tuesday, people come in for redemption (9)ATONEMENT
12 Turn it, fill at equal intervals before... (5)UNTIL
13 ...leaders betray intent and show prejudice (4)BIAS
15 Wasted a new coin featuring the King (8)ANOREXIC
18 Bill's got good coverage but bad lifestyle (8)DECADENT
19 Talks too much, revert to control breeding (4)YAPS
22 Dog not born as one with a keen eyesight (5)EAGLE
24 Long to have naval organisation making landfall (9)AVALANCHE
26 Original confirmations, not from the conductor (9)TOSCANINI
27 Oliver's unfulfilled desire — featuring in Times... (5)TWIST
28 ...for say, youngster he must have plenty of it (7)PROTEIN
29 Angered in other words (7)ENRAGED

DOWN
1 They are from Poland — on a mountain range (6)PLURAL
2 Staff enter strike, protected by monkey goddess (9)APHRODITE
3 Yes, it's mature to hold on (5)AGREE
4 Old one — slate clear (9)EXONERATE
5 Place to rest by a river (5)POSIT
6 Flowers? Definitely in Adagio (9)LEISURELY
7 Stupid to keep writing a pay order (5)DRAFT
8 Want license? Banks get a pointer (6) NEEDLE
14 Too old to have sex? It's a dilemma (9) STALEMATE
16 Exclude when it's coarse ground (9) OSTRACISE
17 Making a difference to one — lawmaker's playing a role (9) IMPACTING
20 Enclosure for sheep bursting at the seams (4-2) PENT-UP
21 Damaged contract, truly (6)DENTED
23 Relish asking US to take part (5)GUSTO
24 Prominent when disrobed, strange! (5)ALIEN
25 Men not allowed in building maternal shrine (5)ALTAR

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

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

ACROSS
1 Assertion: Last month Los Angeles got a share of resources (11)
9 Explosive intro circulated (5)
10 Flattened Drone-I (6,3)
11 Sets of bridal clothes designed by philosopher in vacant tents (10)
12 Case English treasury under influence, for starters (4)
13 Venetian magistrate accepts first document's stratagem (5)
15 Nerd-like madness to light a fire once again (8)
17 Persons with cerebral palsy may use ecstasy preparation to become escapists (8)
19 Melted and supplied food around America (5)
22 Painful Scottish exclamation by Yankee (4)
23 Cub hisses, “I pranced around some plants” (10)
26 Oceanographers drop damaged cargo at sea leaving listening devices (9)
27 One had to return with oyster opener somewhere in North-Western US (5)
28 The Duke of Edinburgh longs for country (11)

DOWN
1 Do the same as above (5)
2 Most finicky Tamil actor has an egg followed by incomplete afternoon nap (9)
3 Obeyed and made an offer with some enthusiasm and daring after beginning of auction (6)
4 Revolve up alone at this point in lunar orbit (7)
5 Time to make an entry in a list (4)
6 Midday's revised edition I left in possession of drunken son (9)
7 Married dancing nude has sex-appeal (6)
8 Travel in South East line (6)
14 Earthquake after beginning of day raised level making it a dangerous location (5-4)
16 Judge let off from administration of medicine with syringe for some fever and ailment (9)
17 Announces: “Second son owns an art gallery” (6)
18 Repetitively intone incantation around 1(one) to get some wine (7)
20 Dictator has stored some spaghetti in warehouse (6)
21 Excavates living quarters used initially by some priests (4,2)
24 Some tsars dance and become leading actors (5)
25 Asian national is hiding in fourth aircraft (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11742/article8797182.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Assertion: Last month Los Angeles got a share of resources (11)
9 Explosive intro circulated (5)
10 Flattened Drone-I (6,3)
11 Sets of bridal clothes designed by philosopher in vacant tents (10)
12 Case English treasury under influence, for starters (4)
13 Venetian magistrate accepts first document's stratagem (5)
15 Nerd-like madness to light a fire once again (8)
17 Persons with cerebral palsy may use ecstasy preparation to become escapists (8)
19 Melted and supplied food around America (5)
22 Painful Scottish exclamation by Yankee (4)
23 Cub hisses, “I pranced around some plants” (10)
26 Oceanographers drop damaged cargo at sea leaving listening devices (9) EARPHONES
27 One had to return with oyster opener somewhere in North-Western US (5) IDAHO
28 The Duke of Edinburgh longs for country (11) PHILIPPINES

DOWN
1 Do the same as above (5) DITTO
2 Most finicky Tamil actor has an egg followed by incomplete afternoon nap (9) CHOOSIEST
3 Obeyed and made an offer with some enthusiasm and daring after beginning of auction (6)
4 Revolve up alone at this point in lunar orbit (7)
5 Time to make an entry in a list (4)
6 Midday's revised edition I left in possession of drunken son (9)
7 Married dancing nude has sex-appeal (6)
8 Travel in South East line (6)
14 Earthquake after beginning of day raised level making it a dangerous location (5-4)
16 Judge let off from administration of medicine with syringe for some fever and ailment (9)
17 Announces: “Second son owns an art gallery” (6)
18 Repetitively intone incantation around 1(one) to get some wine (7)
20 Dictator has stored some spaghetti in warehouse (6)
21 Excavates living quarters used initially by some priests (4,2)
24 Some tsars dance and become leading actors (5)
25 Asian national is hiding in fourth aircraft (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Assertion: Last month Los Angeles got a share of resources (11)DECLARATION
9 Explosive intro circulated (5)NITRO
10 Flattened Drone-I (6,3)IRONED OUT
11 Sets of bridal clothes designed by philosopher in vacant tents (10)TROUSSEAUS
12 Case English treasury under influence, for starters (4)ETUI
13 Venetian magistrate accepts first document's stratagem (5)
15 Nerd-like madness to light a fire once again (8)
17 Persons with cerebral palsy may use ecstasy preparation to become escapists (8)
19 Melted and supplied food around America (5)
22 Painful Scottish exclamation by Yankee (4)
23 Cub hisses, “I pranced around some plants” (10)
26 Oceanographers drop damaged cargo at sea leaving listening devices (9) EARPHONES
27 One had to return with oyster opener somewhere in North-Western US (5) IDAHO
28 The Duke of Edinburgh longs for country (11) PHILIPPINES

DOWN
1 Do the same as above (5) DITTO
2 Most finicky Tamil actor has an egg followed by incomplete afternoon nap (9) CHOOSIEST
3 Obeyed and made an offer with some enthusiasm and daring after beginning of auction (6)
4 Revolve up alone at this point in lunar orbit (7)
5 Time to make an entry in a list (4)
6 Midday's revised edition I left in possession of drunken son (9)
7 Married dancing nude has sex-appeal (6)
8 Travel in South East line (6)
14 Earthquake after beginning of day raised level making it a dangerous location (5-4)
16 Judge let off from administration of medicine with syringe for some fever and ailment (9)
17 Announces: “Second son owns an art gallery” (6)
18 Repetitively intone incantation around 1(one) to get some wine (7)
20 Dictator has stored some spaghetti in warehouse (6)
21 Excavates living quarters used initially by some priests (4,2)
24 Some tsars dance and become leading actors (5)
25 Asian national is hiding in fourth aircraft (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Assertion: Last month Los Angeles got a share of resources (11)DECLARATION
9 Explosive intro circulated (5)NITRO
10 Flattened Drone-I (6,3)IRONED OUT
11 Sets of bridal clothes designed by philosopher in vacant tents (10)TROUSSEAUS
12 Case English treasury under influence, for starters (4)ETUI
13 Venetian magistrate accepts first document's stratagem (5)
15 Nerd-like madness to light a fire once again (8)
17 Persons with cerebral palsy may use ecstasy preparation to become escapists (8)
19 Melted and supplied food around America (5)
22 Painful Scottish exclamation by Yankee (4)
23 Cub hisses, “I pranced around some plants” (10)
26 Oceanographers drop damaged cargo at sea leaving listening devices (9) EARPHONES
27 One had to return with oyster opener somewhere in North-Western US (5) IDAHO
28 The Duke of Edinburgh longs for country (11) PHILIPPINES

DOWN
1 Do the same as above (5) DITTO
2 Most finicky Tamil actor has an egg followed by incomplete afternoon nap (9) CHOOSIEST
3 Obeyed and made an offer with some enthusiasm and daring after beginning of auction (6)
4 Revolve up alone at this point in lunar orbit (7)
5 Time to make an entry in a list (4)ITEM
6 Midday's revised edition I left in possession of drunken son (9)
7 Married dancing nude has sex-appeal (6)
8 Travel in South East line (6)
14 Earthquake after beginning of day raised level making it a dangerous location (5-4)
16 Judge let off from administration of medicine with syringe for some fever and ailment (9)
17 Announces: “Second son owns an art gallery” (6)
18 Repetitively intone incantation around 1(one) to get some wine (7)
20 Dictator has stored some spaghetti in warehouse (6)DESPOT
21 Excavates living quarters used initially by some priests (4,2)DIGS UP
24 Some tsars dance and become leading actors (5)STARS
25 Asian national is hiding in fourth aircraft (4)THAI

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Assertion: Last month Los Angeles got a share of resources (11)DECLARATION
9 Explosive intro circulated (5)NITRO
10 Flattened Drone-I (6,3)IRONED OUT
11 Sets of bridal clothes designed by philosopher in vacant tents (10)TROUSSEAUS
12 Case English treasury under influence, for starters (4)ETUI
13 Venetian magistrate accepts first document's stratagem (5)DODGE
15 Nerd-like madness to light a fire once again (8)REKINDLE
17 Persons with cerebral palsy may use ecstasy preparation to become escapists (8)SPASTICS
19 Melted and supplied food around America (5)FUSED
22 Painful Scottish exclamation by Yankee (4)ACHY
23 Cub hisses, “I pranced around some plants” (10)HIBISCUSES
26 Oceanographers drop damaged cargo at sea leaving listening devices (9) EARPHONES
27 One had to return with oyster opener somewhere in North-Western US (5) IDAHO
28 The Duke of Edinburgh longs for country (11) PHILIPPINES

DOWN
1 Do the same as above (5) DITTO
2 Most finicky Tamil actor has an egg followed by incomplete afternoon nap (9) CHOOSIEST
3 Obeyed and made an offer with some enthusiasm and daring after beginning of auction (6)ABIDED
4 Revolve up alone at this point in lunar orbit (7)APOLUNE
5 Time to make an entry in a list (4)ITEM
6 Midday's revised edition I left in possession of drunken son (9)NOONTIDES
7 Married dancing nude has sex-appeal (6)UNITED
8 Travel in South East line (6)STRIPE
14 Earthquake after beginning of day raised level making it a dangerous location (5-4)DEATH-TRAP
16 Judge let off from administration of medicine with syringe for some fever and ailment (9)INFECTION
17 Announces: “Second son owns an art gallery” (6)STATES
18 Repetitively intone incantation around 1(one) to get some wine (7)CHIANTI
20 Dictator has stored some spaghetti in warehouse (6)DESPOT
21 Excavates living quarters used initially by some priests (4,2)DIGS UP
24 Some tsars dance and become leading actors (5)STARS
25 Asian national is hiding in fourth aircraft (4)THAI

:clap::clap::clap: Advance celebration of US Independence Day!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Clean directors have total success (5,3,5) SWEEP THE BOARD
9 Criminal met hero to make proposition (7)
10 Bow string attached to metal, not unknown (7)
11 Embrace electronic giant (4)
12 Man with ship at sea in simple part of world (10)
14 Pine tree in sound location in California (4,5)
15 Give notice, restricting conflict (5)
17 Film actor free from pressure (5)
18 One old dam cracked, presaging disaster (4-5)
20 Conquering savage to capture hill (10)
22 Promotional piece yielding bravo for Britpop band (4)
24 Flower in spring, not large, in decline (3,4)
25 Employee of coffee shop in Italian city street area (7)
26 Work by Joyce Grenfell initially in broadcast wins a keen fan (9,4) FINNEGANS WAKE


DOWN
1 Bag some winnings at Cheltenham (7)
2 Start to express compassion, receiving information in crisis (9)
3 Opening fortified wine (4)
4 Strike on day, thus disrupting joint, showing sign of communism (6,3,6) HAMMER AND SICKLE
5 Historic album, unusually absorbing book on one part of Canada (7,8) BRITISH COLUMBIA
6 Adequate account with chart about church power (10) ACCEPTABLE
7 Urge resistance in disreputable bar (5)
8 Champion fed up before finish (6)
13 Party lashed by wild rain, bane of Scottish city (10)
16 Article on a sundial designed in region of Spain (9)
17 Note to guard against one son becoming prodigal (6)
19 Report flowed, written up with speed (7)
21 Rubbish banter (5)
23 Painful upset for god of love (4)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8801064.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Clean directors have total success (5,3,5) SWEEP THE BOARD
9 Criminal met hero to make proposition (7)
10 Bow string attached to metal, not unknown (7)
11 Embrace electronic giant (4)
12 Man with ship at sea in simple part of world (10)
14 Pine tree in sound location in California (4,5)
15 Give notice, restricting conflict (5)
17 Film actor free from pressure (5)LAYER
18 One old dam cracked, presaging disaster (4-5)
20 Conquering savage to capture hill (10)VICTORIOUS
22 Promotional piece yielding bravo for Britpop band (4)
24 Flower in spring, not large, in decline (3,4)
25 Employee of coffee shop in Italian city street area (7)
26 Work by Joyce Grenfell initially in broadcast wins a keen fan (9,4) FINNEGANS WAKE


DOWN
1 Bag some winnings at Cheltenham (7)
2 Start to express compassion, receiving information in crisis (9)
3 Opening fortified wine (4)
4 Strike on day, thus disrupting joint, showing sign of communism (6,3,6) HAMMER AND SICKLE
5 Historic album, unusually absorbing book on one part of Canada (7,8) BRITISH COLUMBIA
6 Adequate account with chart about church power (10) ACCEPTABLE
7 Urge resistance in disreputable bar (5)DRIVE
8 Champion fed up before finish (6)DEFEND
13 Party lashed by wild rain, bane of Scottish city (10)
16 Article on a sundial designed in region of Spain (9)
17 Note to guard against one son becoming prodigal (6)
19 Report flowed, written up with speed (7)
21 Rubbish banter (5)
23 Painful upset for god of love (4)EROS

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Clean directors have total success (5,3,5) SWEEP THE BOARD
9 Criminal met hero to make proposition (7)
10 Bow string attached to metal, not unknown (7)
11 Embrace electronic giant (4)
12 Man with ship at sea in simple part of world (10)
14 Pine tree in sound location in California (4,5)
15 Give notice, restricting conflict (5)
17 Film actor free from pressure (5)LAYER
18 One old dam cracked, presaging disaster (4-5)
20 Conquering savage to capture hill (10)VICTORIOUS
22 Promotional piece yielding bravo for Britpop band (4)
24 Flower in spring, not large, in decline (3,4)
25 Employee of coffee shop in Italian city street area (7)
26 Work by Joyce Grenfell initially in broadcast wins a keen fan (9,4) FINNEGANS WAKE


DOWN
1 Bag some winnings at Cheltenham (7)SATCHEL
2 Start to express compassion, receiving information in crisis (9)EMERGENCY
3 Opening fortified wine (4)PORT
4 Strike on day, thus disrupting joint, showing sign of communism (6,3,6) HAMMER AND SICKLE
5 Historic album, unusually absorbing book on one part of Canada (7,8) BRITISH COLUMBIA
6 Adequate account with chart about church power (10) ACCEPTABLE
7 Urge resistance in disreputable bar (5)DRIVE
8 Champion fed up before finish (6)DEFEND
13 Party lashed by wild rain, bane of Scottish city (10)
16 Article on a sundial designed in region of Spain (9)
17 Note to guard against one son becoming prodigal (6)LAVISH
19 Report flowed, written up with speed (7)
21 Rubbish banter (5)CHAFF
23 Painful upset for god of love (4)EROS

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Clean directors have total success (5,3,5) SWEEP THE BOARD
9 Criminal met hero to make proposition (7)THEOREM
10 Bow string attached to metal, not unknown (7)INCLINE
11 Embrace electronic giant (4)HUGE
12 Man with ship at sea in simple part of world (10)HEMISPHERE
14 Pine tree in sound location in California (4,5)LONG BEACH
15 Give notice, restricting conflict (5)AWARD
17 Film actor free from pressure (5)LAYER
18 One old dam cracked, presaging disaster (4-5)DOOM-LADEN
20 Conquering savage to capture hill (10)VICTORIOUS
22 Promotional piece yielding bravo for Britpop band (4)BLUR
24 Flower in spring, not large, in decline (3,4)SEA PINK
25 Employee of coffee shop in Italian city street area (7)BARISTA
26 Work by Joyce Grenfell initially in broadcast wins a keen fan (9,4) FINNEGANS WAKE


DOWN
1 Bag some winnings at Cheltenham (7)SATCHEL
2 Start to express compassion, receiving information in crisis (9)EMERGENCY
3 Opening fortified wine (4)PORT
4 Strike on day, thus disrupting joint, showing sign of communism (6,3,6) HAMMER AND SICKLE
5 Historic album, unusually absorbing book on one part of Canada (7,8) BRITISH COLUMBIA
6 Adequate account with chart about church power (10) ACCEPTABLE
7 Urge resistance in disreputable bar (5)DRIVE
8 Champion fed up before finish (6)DEFEND
13 Party lashed by wild rain, bane of Scottish city (10)ABERDONIAN
16 Article on a sundial designed in region of Spain (9)ANDALUSIA
17 Note to guard against one son becoming prodigal (6)LAVISH
19 Report flowed, written up with speed (7)NARRATE
21 Rubbish banter (5)CHAFF
23 Painful upset for god of love (4)EROS

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Skulldugger

ACROSS
5 Recommendation for short story writer: Attempt verse! (6)
6 Steer clear of vulgar wretches lacking essential courtesy (6)
9 Radio channel taking steps to pull off first quarter (6)
10 Boat at sea, crew leader on shore (8)
11 Dunderhead's lot too radical (4)
12 Ambassador's greatness (10)
13 Planning to fashion open-air trap (11)
18 Cool, having showered after nap (10)
21 Darling left after wedding vow (4)
22 Kickapoo leader wearing tutu welcomes a doctor to faraway land (8)
23 Ridiculously animated, dematerialising at first (6)
24 Hearty/heartless organisation (6)
25 Slippery gears malfunctioning at junction (6)

DOWN
1 Crumpled wastepaper (short pages) that fills the deep (8)
2 Pattern for clergyman heartily embraced by the spirit (6)
3 Bulb's energy source: primarily carbon and hydrogen aplenty (8)
4 Fender decoration from Switzerland or from the east of Maine (6)
5 Preferred drink with Hawaiian dish: scotch or negroni, for starters (6)
7 The place from which girl's horse rode up? Spain (6)
8 ...at the same time, involved chorus with setter and so on (11)
14 Blueprint by commander for boat bed (8)
15 Novel (old, very short) rivaling Gone with the Wind (8)
16 Theory that some meat has unholiness at its core (6)
17 Beautiful flower banks adjoining county Merseyside's borders (6)
19 Writing surface like a table, for the most part (6)
20 Duke shut up, being modest (6)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11743/article8803953.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
5 Recommendation for short story writer: Attempt verse! (6)
6 Steer clear of vulgar wretches lacking essential courtesy (6)
9 Radio channel taking steps to pull off first quarter (6)
10 Boat at sea, crew leader on shore (8)
11 Dunderhead's lot too radical (4)
12 Ambassador's greatness (10) EXCELLENCY
13 Planning to fashion open-air trap (11) PREPARATION
18 Cool, having showered after nap (10) RESTRAINED
21 Darling left after wedding vow (4) IDOL
22 Kickapoo leader wearing tutu welcomes a doctor to faraway land (8) TIMBUKTU
23 Ridiculously animated, dematerialising at first (6)
24 Hearty/heartless organisation (6)
25 Slippery gears malfunctioning at junction (6)

DOWN
1 Crumpled wastepaper (short pages) that fills the deep (8)
2 Pattern for clergyman heartily embraced by the spirit (6)
3 Bulb's energy source: primarily carbon and hydrogen aplenty (8)
4 Fender decoration from Switzerland or from the east of Maine (6)
5 Preferred drink with Hawaiian dish: scotch or negroni, for starters (6)
7 The place from which girl's horse rode up? Spain (6)
8 ...at the same time, involved chorus with setter and so on (11)
14 Blueprint by commander for boat bed (8)
15 Novel (old, very short) rivaling Gone with the Wind (8)
16 Theory that some meat has unholiness at its core (6)
17 Beautiful flower banks adjoining county Merseyside's borders (6)
19 Writing surface like a table, for the most part (6)
20 Duke shut up, being modest (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
5 Recommendation for short story writer: Attempt verse! (6)POETRY
6 Steer clear of vulgar wretches lacking essential courtesy (6)ESCHEW
9 Radio channel taking steps to pull off first quarter (6)
10 Boat at sea, crew leader on shore (8)
11 Dunderhead's lot too radical (4)DOLT
12 Ambassador's greatness (10) EXCELLENCY
13 Planning to fashion open-air trap (11) PREPARATION
18 Cool, having showered after nap (10) RESTRAINED
21 Darling left after wedding vow (4) IDOL
22 Kickapoo leader wearing tutu welcomes a doctor to faraway land (8) TIMBUKTU
23 Ridiculously animated, dematerialising at first (6)MAIDEN
24 Hearty/heartless organisation (6)
25 Slippery gears malfunctioning at junction (6)GREASY

DOWN
1 Crumpled wastepaper (short pages) that fills the deep (8)
2 Pattern for clergyman heartily embraced by the spirit (6)
3 Bulb's energy source: primarily carbon and hydrogen aplenty (8)
4 Fender decoration from Switzerland or from the east of Maine (6)
5 Preferred drink with Hawaiian dish: scotch or negroni, for starters (6)
7 The place from which girl's horse rode up? Spain (6)
8 ...at the same time, involved chorus with setter and so on (11)
14 Blueprint by commander for boat bed (8)
15 Novel (old, very short) rivaling Gone with the Wind (8)
16 Theory that some meat has unholiness at its core (6)
17 Beautiful flower banks adjoining county Merseyside's borders (6)
19 Writing surface like a table, for the most part (6)
20 Duke shut up, being modest (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
5 Recommendation for short story writer: Attempt verse! (6)POETRY
6 Steer clear of vulgar wretches lacking essential courtesy (6)ESCHEW
9 Radio channel taking steps to pull off first quarter (6)AIRWAY
10 Boat at sea, crew leader on shore (8)SCHOONER
11 Dunderhead's lot too radical (4)DOLT
12 Ambassador's greatness (10) EXCELLENCY
13 Planning to fashion open-air trap (11) PREPARATION
18 Cool, having showered after nap (10) RESTRAINED
21 Darling left after wedding vow (4) IDOL
22 Kickapoo leader wearing tutu welcomes a doctor to faraway land (8) TIMBUKTU
23 Ridiculously animated, dematerialising at first (6)MAIDEN
24 Hearty/heartless organisation (6)FILING
25 Slippery gears malfunctioning at junction (6)GREASY

DOWN
1 Crumpled wastepaper (short pages) that fills the deep (8)SEAWATER
2 Pattern for clergyman heartily embraced by the spirit (6)ARGYLE
3 Bulb's energy source: primarily carbon and hydrogen aplenty (8)ESCHALOT
4 Fender decoration from Switzerland or from the east of Maine (6)CHROME
5 Preferred drink with Hawaiian dish: scotch or negroni, for starters (6)POISON
7 The place from which girl's horse rode up? Spain (6)WHENCE
8 ...at the same time, involved chorus with setter and so on (11)ISOCHRONOUS
14 Blueprint by commander for boat bed (8)PLANKING
15 Novel (old, very short) rivaling Gone with the Wind (8)ORIGINAL
16 Theory that some meat has unholiness at its core (6)BELIEF
17 Beautiful flower banks adjoining county Merseyside's borders (6)COMELY
19 Writing surface like a table, for the most part (6)TABULA
20 Duke shut up, being modest (6)DEMURE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Lightning

ACROSS
1 One in two Lithium and Iron atoms could be lost in this period (4-4)
5 One trips when drunk with this? (6)
9 Flamboyant play to inaugurate contest for starters (8)
10 Related to one tying the knot, free to enter unending dance party (6)
12 Shrink left out in German city (5)
13 Provide housing identification to chief officer (9)
14 Trade mixer endlessly (6)
16 Clients adjusted sketching instrument (7)
19 Hint of writing liquid left in second last page (7)
21 Obvious doctor’s client is losing heart (6)
23 Top ranked anaesthetist? (6,3)
25 Fabric made from thick substance – hard (5)
26 Axe a district attorney in American country (6)
27 Engineer faster in music and poetry (4,4)
28 Men surely providing guarantee (6)
29 Marked final route for frenzied dash (8)

DOWN
1 Layer holding make-up did get concealed (6)
2 Creditor at sea? (4,5)
3 Acquire list containing primary reference (5)
4 Past president appears in ad for swimming gear (7)
6 Relevant ratio modified to get interpretation (9)
7 Go on horseback around German bank (5)
8 One spreading rumours, say, unusually late (8)
11 Chaos in dining room (4)
15 Last batsman sore with pain (9)
17 Direction to go after criminal gathering (9)
18 Top hotel in new place (8)
20 Light essentially short in luminosity (4)
21 Anticipate public relations announcement (7)
22 Caught with speed that is unadulterated (6)
24 Disadvantage of minister at American country (5)
25 Elite engineer caught in crush (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11744/article8807272.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 One in two Lithium and Iron atoms could be lost in this period (4-4) HALF-LIFE
5 One trips when drunk with this? (6) SPIRIT
9 Flamboyant play to inaugurate contest for starters (8) DRAMATIC
10 Related to one tying the knot, free to enter unending dance party (6) BRIDAL
12 Shrink left out in German city (5) ESSEN
13 Provide housing identification to chief officer (9)
14 Trade mixer endlessly (6)
16 Clients adjusted sketching instrument (7)
19 Hint of writing liquid left in second last page (7)
21 Obvious doctor’s client is losing heart (6)
23 Top ranked anaesthetist? (6,3)
25 Fabric made from thick substance – hard (5)
26 Axe a district attorney in American country (6)
27 Engineer faster in music and poetry (4,4)
28 Men surely providing guarantee (6)
29 Marked final route for frenzied dash (8)

DOWN
1 Layer holding make-up did get concealed (6)
2 Creditor at sea? (4,5)
3 Acquire list containing primary reference (5)
4 Past president appears in ad for swimming gear (7)
6 Relevant ratio modified to get interpretation (9)
7 Go on horseback around German bank (5)
8 One spreading rumours, say, unusually late (8)
11 Chaos in dining room (4)
15 Last batsman sore with pain (9)
17 Direction to go after criminal gathering (9)
18 Top hotel in new place (8)
20 Light essentially short in luminosity (4)
21 Anticipate public relations announcement (7)
22 Caught with speed that is unadulterated (6)
24 Disadvantage of minister at American country (5)
25 Elite engineer caught in crush (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 One in two Lithium and Iron atoms could be lost in this period (4-4) HALF-LIFE
5 One trips when drunk with this? (6) SPIRIT
9 Flamboyant play to inaugurate contest for starters (8) DRAMATIC
10 Related to one tying the knot, free to enter unending dance party (6) BRIDAL
12 Shrink left out in German city (5) ESSEN
13 Provide housing identification to chief officer (9)
14 Trade mixer endlessly (6)
16 Clients adjusted sketching instrument (7)
19 Hint of writing liquid left in second last page (7)
21 Obvious doctor’s client is losing heart (6)
23 Top ranked anaesthetist? (6,3)NUMBER ONE
25 Fabric made from thick substance – hard (5)
26 Axe a district attorney in American country (6)
27 Engineer faster in music and poetry (4,4)FINE ARTS
28 Men surely providing guarantee (6)ENSURE
29 Marked final route for frenzied dash (8)

DOWN
1 Layer holding make-up did get concealed (6)HIDDEN
2 Creditor at sea? (4,5)
3 Acquire list containing primary reference (5)
4 Past president appears in ad for swimming gear (7)
6 Relevant ratio modified to get interpretation (9)
7 Go on horseback around German bank (5)
8 One spreading rumours, say, unusually late (8)
11 Chaos in dining room (4)MESS
15 Last batsman sore with pain (9)
17 Direction to go after criminal gathering (9)
18 Top hotel in new place (8)
20 Light essentially short in luminosity (4)
21 Anticipate public relations announcement (7)
22 Caught with speed that is unadulterated (6)
24 Disadvantage of minister at American country (5)
25 Elite engineer caught in crush (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 One in two Lithium and Iron atoms could be lost in this period (4-4) HALF-LIFE
5 One trips when drunk with this? (6) SPIRIT
9 Flamboyant play to inaugurate contest for starters (8) DRAMATIC
10 Related to one tying the knot, free to enter unending dance party (6) BRIDAL
12 Shrink left out in German city (5) ESSEN
13 Provide housing identification to chief officer (9)PRESIDENT
14 Trade mixer endlessly (6)BARTER
16 Clients adjusted sketching instrument (7)STENCIL
19 Hint of writing liquid left in second last page (7)INKLING
21 Obvious doctor’s client is losing heart (6)PATENT
23 Top ranked anaesthetist? (6,3)NUMBER ONE
25 Fabric made from thick substance – hard (5)CLOTH
26 Axe a district attorney in American country (6)CANADA
27 Engineer faster in music and poetry (4,4)FINE ARTS
28 Men surely providing guarantee (6)ENSURE
29 Marked final route for frenzied dash (8)STAMPEDE

DOWN
1 Layer holding make-up did get concealed (6)HIDDEN
2 Creditor at sea? (4,5)LOAN SHARK
3 Acquire list containing primary reference (5)LEARN
4 Past president appears in ad for swimming gear (7)FLIPPER
6 Relevant ratio modified to get interpretation (9)PERTINENT
7 Go on horseback around German bank (5)RIDGE
8 One spreading rumours, say, unusually late (8)TELLTALE
11 Chaos in dining room (4)MESS
15 Last batsman sore with pain (9)TAILENDER
17 Direction to go after criminal gathering (9)CONCOURSE
18 Top hotel in new place (8)PINNACLE
20 Light essentially short in luminosity (4)GLOW
21 Anticipate public relations announcement (7)PREDICT
22 Caught with speed that is unadulterated (6)CHASTE
24 Disadvantage of minister at American country (5)MINUS
25 Elite engineer caught in crush (5)CREAM

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

[Joshuaceada]

Vulcan

ACROSS
1 City of Dubai, a hub, extremely developed (3,5)
5 Issue is, a couple of pages are torn (6)
10 Associate with a female friend, fundamentally independent, recent one to join in (9)
11 Earthworm's head emerging out of fruit, one in shock (5)
12 Federal agency's retired men getting into films (6)
13 Return from break about one, not working – try to kill time (7)
14 Careless errors by head office corrected finally (8)
15 Plain and somewhat bit undramatic (6)
18 Exit the computer and leave for the day (3,3)
20 Sounds like sense prevailed. Hence goes without capital punishment (8)
22 Depressing stuff? (4,3)
25 First off, wrote about a group of 9 (6)
27 Opening clue not hard to start with, right, it's nothing (5)
28 Union's firm. 9 backing the leader of guild (9)
29 Offending queen with rhetoric (6)
30 A player gave up, not basically determined (8)

DOWN
1 A serum is said to be absent (4)
2 Design a lungi, fine, for the most part reliable (9)
3 Lady's hosting former proprietors (7)
4 Boasts coming from hired killers closing a deal at first (8)
6 Level of philosopher, say (7)
7 Previous head finally gone, banished (5)
8 Event rarely troubled the champion (5,4)
9 Mockery of justice, starting to get weird, that's unacceptable (4)
14 Nothing in it is real, tricky game (9)
16 Clash with a girl during midnight, eccentric person (4-1-4)
17 Dead indeed, case is bizarre (8)
19 Warning signal starts to have neighbours go for broke (7)
21 Rear seating compartment/unit with awesome upholstery primarily (7)
23 Flower expert, not male (5)
24 Vault say, not entirely iron (4)
26 Old one's often greedy (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11745/article8811580.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 City of Dubai, a hub, extremely developed (3,5)
5 Issue is, a couple of pages are torn (6)
10 Associate with a female friend, fundamentally independent, recent one to join in (9)
11 Earthworm's head emerging out of fruit, one in shock (5)
12 Federal agency's retired men getting into films (6)
13 Return from break about one, not working – try to kill time (7)
14 Careless errors by head office corrected finally (8)
15 Plain and somewhat bit undramatic (6)
18 Exit the computer and leave for the day (3,3)
20 Sounds like sense prevailed. Hence goes without capital punishment (8)
22 Depressing stuff? (4,3)
25 First off, wrote about a group of 9 (6)
27 Opening clue not hard to start with, right, it's nothing (5)
28 Union's firm. 9 backing the leader of guild (9)
29 Offending queen with rhetoric (6)
30 A player gave up, not basically determined (8)

DOWN
1 A serum is said to be absent (4)
2 Design a lungi, fine, for the most part reliable (9)
3 Lady's hosting former proprietors (7)
4 Boasts coming from hired killers closing a deal at first (8)
6 Level of philosopher, say (7)
7 Previous head finally gone, banished (5)
8 Event rarely troubled the champion (5,4)
9 Mockery of justice, starting to get weird, that's unacceptable (4)
14 Nothing in it is real, tricky game (9) SOLITAIRE
16 Clash with a girl during midnight, eccentric person (4-1-4) DING-A-LING
17 Dead indeed, case is bizarre (8) DECEASED
19 Warning signal starts to have neighbours go for broke (7) FOGHORN
21 Rear seating compartment/unit with awesome upholstery primarily (7) TONNEAU
23 Flower expert, not male (5)
24 Vault say, not entirely iron (4)
26 Old one's often greedy (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 City of Dubai, a hub, extremely developed (3,5)ABU DHABI
5 Issue is, a couple of pages are torn (6)
10 Associate with a female friend, fundamentally independent, recent one to join in (9)AFFILIATE
11 Earthworm's head emerging out of fruit, one in shock (5)
12 Federal agency's retired men getting into films (6)CINEMA
13 Return from break about one, not working – try to kill time (7)REENTRY
14 Careless errors by head office corrected finally (8)
15 Plain and somewhat bit undramatic (6)
18 Exit the computer and leave for the day (3,3)LOG OFF
20 Sounds like sense prevailed. Hence goes without capital punishment (8)
22 Depressing stuff? (4,3)
25 First off, wrote about a group of 9 (6)
27 Opening clue not hard to start with, right, it's nothing (5)
28 Union's firm. 9 backing the leader of guild (9)
29 Offending queen with rhetoric (6)
30 A player gave up, not basically determined (8)

DOWN
1 A serum is said to be absent (4)
2 Design a lungi, fine, for the most part reliable (9)
3 Lady's hosting former proprietors (7)
4 Boasts coming from hired killers closing a deal at first (8)
6 Level of philosopher, say (7)
7 Previous head finally gone, banished (5)
8 Event rarely troubled the champion (5,4)
9 Mockery of justice, starting to get weird, that's unacceptable (4)
14 Nothing in it is real, tricky game (9) SOLITAIRE
16 Clash with a girl during midnight, eccentric person (4-1-4) DING-A-LING
17 Dead indeed, case is bizarre (8) DECEASED
19 Warning signal starts to have neighbours go for broke (7) FOGHORN
21 Rear seating compartment/unit with awesome upholstery primarily (7) TONNEAU
23 Flower expert, not male (5)
24 Vault say, not entirely iron (4)
26 Old one's often greedy (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 City of Dubai, a hub, extremely developed (3,5)ABU DHABI
5 Issue is, a couple of pages are torn (6)APPEAR
10 Associate with a female friend, fundamentally independent, recent one to join in (9)AFFILIATE
11 Earthworm's head emerging out of fruit, one in shock (5)APPAL
12 Federal agency's retired men getting into films (6)CINEMA
13 Return from break about one, not working – try to kill time (7)REENTRY
14 Careless errors by head office corrected finally (8)SLIPSHOD
15 Plain and somewhat bit undramatic (6)TUNDRA
18 Exit the computer and leave for the day (3,3)LOG OFF
20 Sounds like sense prevailed. Hence goes without capital punishment (8)SENTENCE
22 Depressing stuff? (4,3)TEAR GAS
25 First off, wrote about a group of 9 (6)ENNEAD
27 Opening clue not hard to start with, right, it's nothing (5)INTRO
28 Union's firm. 9 backing the leader of guild (9)FASTENING
29 Offending queen with rhetoric (6)ERRANT
30 A player gave up, not basically determined (8)ADJUDGED

DOWN
1 A serum is said to be absent (4)AWAY
2 Design a lungi, fine, for the most part reliable (9)UNFAILING
3 Lady's hosting former proprietors (7)HOLDERS
4 Boasts coming from hired killers closing a deal at first (8)BRAVADOS
6 Level of philosopher, say (7)PLATEAU
7 Previous head finally gone, banished (5)EXPAT
8 Event rarely troubled the champion (5,4)RELAY RACE
9 Mockery of justice, starting to get weird, that's unacceptable (4)JEER
14 Nothing in it is real, tricky game (9) SOLITAIRE
16 Clash with a girl during midnight, eccentric person (4-1-4) DING-A-LING
17 Dead indeed, case is bizarre (8) DECEASED
19 Warning signal starts to have neighbours go for broke (7) FOGHORN
21 Rear seating compartment/unit with awesome upholstery primarily (7) TONNEAU
23 Flower expert, not male (5)ASTER
24 Vault say, not entirely iron (4)SAFE
26 Old one's often greedy (4)AGED

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

[Joshuaceada]

Anon

ACROSS
1 Sailor at farm, for starters, inadvertently, ate fish with no gills (11)
9 Taking spoilt ale through pipe (7)
10 Pictures stir, overwhelm one sister (6)
11 Cross returning destitute squadron (5)
12 Cut nutty croissants after removing ant (7)
15 Valets start to darn, fix (4)
16 Assisted school to compose, edit a video initially (10)
18 Old consort at extension of church (10)
20 Prompt overwhelmed student with hint (4)
23 Single children go to concerts (7)
24 Should remove source of cypher (5)
26 Master looks back at parts of compasses (6)
27 Monitor lizards are let loose on Nagas (7)
28 Robs half of Salzburg, Los Angeles’ towers (11)

DOWN
2 Boy hobbles on to airships (6)
3 Organism found in the glacial Ganges (4)
4 In cartoon, entertainer has to remove his clothes (5,5)
5 In commotion, I’ve new visa for trespassing (8)
6 Instrument of torture in the trunk (3,4)
7 Veterans got lost, mired in a riot (3-6)
8 There! French hoodlum is at pond (6)
13 Mercy killing of a nausea-hit eccentric (10)
14 A tooth doctor admits initially vehement Christian (9)
17 Showing off snake bite (8)
19 Partridge, naïve at first, escapes from mountain somehow (7)
21 Part of epilogue is fable (6)
22 Roman sun God gives champion comfort (6)
25 Fruit looks terrible, we hear (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11746/article8815876.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Sailor at farm, for starters, inadvertently, ate fish with no gills (11)
9 Taking spoilt ale through pipe (7)
10 Pictures stir, overwhelm one sister (6)MOVIES
11 Cross returning destitute squadron (5)
12 Cut nutty croissants after removing ant (7)
15 Valets start to darn, fix (4)MEND
16 Assisted school to compose, edit a video initially (10)
18 Old consort at extension of church (10)
20 Prompt overwhelmed student with hint (4)
23 Single children go to concerts (7)
24 Should remove source of cypher (5)
26 Master looks back at parts of compasses (6)
27 Monitor lizards are let loose on Nagas (7)
28 Robs half of Salzburg, Los Angeles’ towers (11)

DOWN
2 Boy hobbles on to airships (6)
3 Organism found in the glacial Ganges (4)ALGA
4 In cartoon, entertainer has to remove his clothes (5,5)
5 In commotion, I’ve new visa for trespassing (8)
6 Instrument of torture in the trunk (3,4)
7 Veterans got lost, mired in a riot (3-6)OLD-TIMERS
8 There! French hoodlum is at pond (6)LAGOON
13 Mercy killing of a nausea-hit eccentric (10)
14 A tooth doctor admits initially vehement Christian (9)
17 Showing off snake bite (8)
19 Partridge, naïve at first, escapes from mountain somehow (7)
21 Part of epilogue is fable (6)
22 Roman sun God gives champion comfort (6)
25 Fruit looks terrible, we hear (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Sailor at farm, for starters, inadvertently, ate fish with no gills (11)ABRANCHIATE
9 Taking spoilt ale through pipe (7)LEASING
10 Pictures stir, overwhelm one sister (6)MOVIES
11 Cross returning destitute squadron (5)TROOP
12 Cut nutty croissants after removing ant (7)SCISSOR
15 Valets start to darn, fix (4)MEND
16 Assisted school to compose, edit a video initially (10)CULTIVATED
18 Old consort at extension of church (10)RETROCHOIR
20 Prompt overwhelmed student with hint (4)CLUE
23 Single children go to concerts (7)UNISONS
24 Should remove source of cypher (5)OUGHT
26 Master looks back at parts of compasses (6)AMBITS
27 Monitor lizards are let loose on Nagas (7)GOANNAS
28 Robs half of Salzburg, Los Angeles’ towers (11)BURGLARISES

DOWN
2 Boy hobbles on to airships (6)BLIMPS
3 Organism found in the glacial Ganges (4)ALGA
4 In cartoon, entertainer has to remove his clothes (5,5)COMIC STRIP
5 In commotion, I’ve new visa for trespassing (8)INVASIVE
6 Instrument of torture in the trunk (3,4)THE BOOT
7 Veterans got lost, mired in a riot (3-6)OLD-TIMERS
8 There! French hoodlum is at pond (6)LAGOON
13 Mercy killing of a nausea-hit eccentric (10)EUTHANASIA
14 A tooth doctor admits initially vehement Christian (9)ADVENTIST
17 Showing off snake bite (8)BOASTING
19 Partridge, naïve at first, escapes from mountain somehow (7)TINAMOU
21 Part of epilogue is fable (6)LEGEND
22 Roman sun God gives champion comfort (6)SOLACE
25 Fruit looks terrible, we hear (4)UGLI

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

[Joshuaceada]

xChequer

ACROSS
7 Choose place to relax (6)
8 Criminal act involved in bad venture (8)
9 Second name, pseudonym, promoting school's artwork with mystery (4,4)
10 Top law officer invited to lick stew (6)
11 Can withdraw, say, in reckless bout (5)
12 Penitent attitude shown in image of god (6)
14 Health woes begin, hard for one to heal everything (3,5,7)
17 Native soldiers forming posse close to mutiny (6)
18 Hurts when pinching primarily common man (5)
22 Men in service mess (6)
23 Guess there is love in the air (8)
24 Explosive manufacturing cleared at urea plant (8)
25 Track routine (6)

DOWN
1 Complex math cracked by ordinary girl, applied in process to crack problem (9)
2 Trap a ranger carrying weapon (6)
3 Host coming up to room — private patronage (5)
4 Rotting tree, thinning at the centre — check root (8)
5 Chief grouse: seafood (4,4)
6 Collection in grand auction (5)
8 Best procedures developed by these teams over time (4,3,6)
13 Thorough at work, organising international events (9)
15 Clever Dick's work, setting easier crossword for starters (8)
16 Facing work pressure, essentially avoid setting (8)
19 Case of ban first lifted in two centuries (6)
20 Jump up and down welcoming new soldier (5)
21 Condescend to read Hamlet, for example (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11695/article8572869.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
7 Choose place to relax (6)
8 Criminal act involved in bad venture (8)
9 Second name, pseudonym, promoting school's artwork with mystery (4,4)
10 Top law officer invited to lick stew (6)
11 Can withdraw, say, in reckless bout (5)
12 Penitent attitude shown in image of god (6)
14 Health woes begin, hard for one to heal everything (3,5,7) THE WHOLE SHEBANG
17 Native soldiers forming posse close to mutiny (6) SEPOYS
18 Hurts when pinching primarily common man (5)
22 Men in service mess (6)
23 Guess there is love in the air (8) THEORISE
24 Explosive manufacturing cleared at urea plant (8)
25 Track routine (6)

DOWN
1 Complex math cracked by ordinary girl, applied in process to crack problem (9)
2 Trap a ranger carrying weapon (6)
3 Host coming up to room — private patronage (5)
4 Rotting tree, thinning at the centre — check root (8)
5 Chief grouse: seafood (4,4) KING CRAB
6 Collection in grand auction (5)
8 Best procedures developed by these teams over time (4,3,6) BEAT THE SYSTEM
13 Thorough at work, organising international events (9)
15 Clever Dick's work, setting easier crossword for starters (8)
16 Facing work pressure, essentially avoid setting (8)
19 Case of ban first lifted in two centuries (6)
20 Jump up and down welcoming new soldier (5)
21 Condescend to read Hamlet, for example (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 Choose place to relax (6)PLEASE
8 Criminal act involved in bad venture (8)
9 Second name, pseudonym, promoting school's artwork with mystery (4,4)
10 Top law officer invited to lick stew (6)
11 Can withdraw, say, in reckless bout (5)BINGE
12 Penitent attitude shown in image of god (6)ATONER
14 Health woes begin, hard for one to heal everything (3,5,7) THE WHOLE SHEBANG
17 Native soldiers forming posse close to mutiny (6) SEPOYS
18 Hurts when pinching primarily common man (5)
22 Men in service mess (6)
23 Guess there is love in the air (8) THEORISE
24 Explosive manufacturing cleared at urea plant (8)
25 Track routine (6)GROOVE

DOWN
1 Complex math cracked by ordinary girl, applied in process to crack problem (9)
2 Trap a ranger carrying weapon (6)
3 Host coming up to room — private patronage (5)
4 Rotting tree, thinning at the centre — check root (8)
5 Chief grouse: seafood (4,4) KING CRAB
6 Collection in grand auction (5)
8 Best procedures developed by these teams over time (4,3,6) BEAT THE SYSTEM
13 Thorough at work, organising international events (9)
15 Clever Dick's work, setting easier crossword for starters (8)
16 Facing work pressure, essentially avoid setting (8)
19 Case of ban first lifted in two centuries (6)
20 Jump up and down welcoming new soldier (5)
21 Condescend to read Hamlet, for example (5)DEIGN

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Upset one saint in costume (8)
5 Forlorn search for second drink (6)
9 Sick heart of artist, revolutionary (5)
10 Bound to follow bad issue (9)
12 Psalm, a bit revised, relating to religious rite (9)
13 Suffer from strain currently (5)
14 Motown star with opinion about Detroit initially in control (6,6) STEVIE WONDER
18 Weapon held by party reversing support for financial statement (7,5) BALANCE SHEET
21 Help in trouble, following Bible (5) AVAIL
22 Mischievous creature limping endlessly to conceal energy (9) HOBGOBLIN
24 Clip plus last bolt (3,3,3) CUT AND RUN
25 Plant fears in clan losing regular characters (5)
26 Ready to protect place in disturbance (6)
27 Trail involved great slog with lack of oxygen (8)


DOWN
1 Collection of facts supplied by sailor while in court (8)
2 Head of state caught in financial difficulty (8)
3 Notice, in river, two bones (5)
4 Maiden in tale, we hear, sadly consuming time in song (6,7)
6 Delight in strange sin, perhaps? Not right (9)
7 Joker in school for a change (6)
8 Concern doctor raised, keeping passion up (6)
11 Item of office furniture reassembled in nice big flat (6,7)
15 Tennis player making new advance in match without resistance (4,5)
16 Agent, deceitful, giving answer (8)
17 Learned about mood in prehistoric time (5,3)
19 Curse a broken dish (6)
20 Left suitable work for computer (6)
23 Letter that’s become garbled to some extent (5)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8823972.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Upset one saint in costume (8)
5 Forlorn search for second drink (6)
9 Sick heart of artist, revolutionary (5)
10 Bound to follow bad issue (9)
12 Psalm, a bit revised, relating to religious rite (9)
13 Suffer from strain currently (5)INCUR
14 Motown star with opinion about Detroit initially in control (6,6) STEVIE WONDER
18 Weapon held by party reversing support for financial statement (7,5) BALANCE SHEET
21 Help in trouble, following Bible (5) AVAIL
22 Mischievous creature limping endlessly to conceal energy (9) HOBGOBLIN
24 Clip plus last bolt (3,3,3) CUT AND RUN
25 Plant fears in clan losing regular characters (5)
26 Ready to protect place in disturbance (6)
27 Trail involved great slog with lack of oxygen (8)


DOWN
1 Collection of facts supplied by sailor while in court (8)DATABASE
2 Head of state caught in financial difficulty (8)
3 Notice, in river, two bones (5)
4 Maiden in tale, we hear, sadly consuming time in song (6,7)
6 Delight in strange sin, perhaps? Not right (9)HAPPINESS
7 Joker in school for a change (6)
8 Concern doctor raised, keeping passion up (6)REGARD
11 Item of office furniture reassembled in nice big flat (6,7)
15 Tennis player making new advance in match without resistance (4,5)
16 Agent, deceitful, giving answer (8)
17 Learned about mood in prehistoric time (5,3)
19 Curse a broken dish (6)SAUCER
20 Left suitable work for computer (6)
23 Letter that’s become garbled to some extent (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Upset one saint in costume (8)DISTRESS
5 Forlorn search for second drink (6)CHASER
9 Sick heart of artist, revolutionary (5)TIRED
10 Bound to follow bad issue (9)OFFSPRING
12 Psalm, a bit revised, relating to religious rite (9)BAPTISMAL
13 Suffer from strain currently (5)INCUR
14 Motown star with opinion about Detroit initially in control (6,6) STEVIE WONDER
18 Weapon held by party reversing support for financial statement (7,5) BALANCE SHEET
21 Help in trouble, following Bible (5) AVAIL
22 Mischievous creature limping endlessly to conceal energy (9) HOBGOBLIN
24 Clip plus last bolt (3,3,3) CUT AND RUN
25 Plant fears in clan losing regular characters (5)ERICA
26 Ready to protect place in disturbance (6)RIPPLE
27 Trail involved great slog with lack of oxygen (8)STRAGGLE


DOWN
1 Collection of facts supplied by sailor while in court (8)DATABASE
2 Head of state caught in financial difficulty (8)STRAPPED
3 Notice, in river, two bones (5)RADII
4 Maiden in tale, we hear, sadly consuming time in song (6,7)STORMY WEATHER
6 Delight in strange sin, perhaps? Not right (9)HAPPINESS
7 Joker in school for a change (6)SWITCH
8 Concern doctor raised, keeping passion up (6)REGARD
11 Item of office furniture reassembled in nice big flat (6,7)FILING CABINET
15 Tennis player making new advance in match without resistance (4,5)IVAN LENDL
16 Agent, deceitful, giving answer (8)REPLYING
17 Learned about mood in prehistoric time (5,3)STONE AGE
19 Curse a broken dish (6)SAUCER
20 Left suitable work for computer (6)LAPTOP
23 Letter that’s become garbled to some extent (5)OMEGA

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

ACROSS
1 Faraday converts slide rule into decorative design (6-2-3)
9 From the sands, a knight pushed out a seat (5)
10 Minutes in each half or degrees in each half of a right angle? (5-4)
11 Penalties may result from flashing this jaundiced character (6,4)
12 Cabinet Secretary's devices for catching creatures (4)
13 Name top-class city (5)
15 Rod Italy made skilfully (8)
17 Half define aim of King's guard (8)
19 Ails badly in front of Karat's surgery (5)
22 State learner's aim (4)
23 Change submarine institute (not Indian) (10)
26 Mad men leave confused numerologist for a doctor, perhaps (9)
27 Faithful GI Lee travels (5)
28 Drunken seer crosses witches (11)

DOWN
1 Last fish appendage held by criminal (5)
2 Horny African, I phone at 1, excitedly (9)
3 Repair outer surface of engineer's cafe building (6)
4 Maroon, for instance, Doctor Edward outside the boat (4,3)
5 Puts down some licorice, say, confusedly (4)
6 Scrambling test pilots leaving first post make deadly killers (9)
7 Followed instructions of Turkish chieftain and editor (6)
8 Old language spoken in July in a Channel Island (6)
14 Plants behind naked animals (9)
16 Where one may expect Wells to build silo around farming area (9)
17 Cavity resulting from some French disease (6)
18 Difficult to find European veil around US (7)
20 Concubine and queen's retainer (6)
21 Fly Lawrence around movie scenery arrangements (6)
24 Addicts have American money to get ecstasy (5)
25 Kung Fu Panda has got gold — he can't be this ... (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11748/article8831456.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Faraday converts slide rule into decorative design (6-2-3)
9 From the sands, a knight pushed out a seat (5)
10 Minutes in each half or degrees in each half of a right angle? (5-4) FORTY-FIVE
11 Penalties may result from flashing this jaundiced character (6,4) YELLOW CARD
12 Cabinet Secretary's devices for catching creatures (4)
13 Name top-class city (5)
15 Rod Italy made skilfully (8)
17 Half define aim of King's guard (8) DEFENDER
19 Ails badly in front of Karat's surgery (5)
22 State learner's aim (4) GOAL
23 Change submarine institute (not Indian) (10) SUBSTITUTE
26 Mad men leave confused numerologist for a doctor, perhaps (9)
27 Faithful GI Lee travels (5)
28 Drunken seer crosses witches (11)

DOWN
1 Last fish appendage held by criminal (5)
2 Horny African, I phone at 1, excitedly (9)
3 Repair outer surface of engineer's cafe building (6)
4 Maroon, for instance, Doctor Edward outside the boat (4,3)
5 Puts down some licorice, say, confusedly (4)
6 Scrambling test pilots leaving first post make deadly killers (9)
7 Followed instructions of Turkish chieftain and editor (6)
8 Old language spoken in July in a Channel Island (6)
14 Plants behind naked animals (9)
16 Where one may expect Wells to build silo around farming area (9)
17 Cavity resulting from some French disease (6)
18 Difficult to find European veil around US (7)
20 Concubine and queen's retainer (6)
21 Fly Lawrence around movie scenery arrangements (6)
24 Addicts have American money to get ecstasy (5)
25 Kung Fu Panda has got gold — he can't be this ... (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Faraday converts slide rule into decorative design (6-2-3)
9 From the sands, a knight pushed out a seat (5)
10 Minutes in each half or degrees in each half of a right angle? (5-4) FORTY-FIVE
11 Penalties may result from flashing this jaundiced character (6,4) YELLOW CARD
12 Cabinet Secretary's devices for catching creatures (4)
13 Name top-class city (5)
15 Rod Italy made skilfully (8)
17 Half define aim of King's guard (8) DEFENDER
19 Ails badly in front of Karat's surgery (5)
22 State learner's aim (4) GOAL
23 Change submarine institute (not Indian) (10) SUBSTITUTE
26 Mad men leave confused numerologist for a doctor, perhaps (9)
27 Faithful GI Lee travels (5)LIEGE
28 Drunken seer crosses witches (11)SORCERESSES

DOWN
1 Last fish appendage held by criminal (5)FINAL
2 Horny African, I phone at 1, excitedly (9)ETHIOPIAN
3 Repair outer surface of engineer's cafe building (6)
4 Maroon, for instance, Doctor Edward outside the boat (4,3)
5 Puts down some licorice, say, confusedly (4)LAYS
6 Scrambling test pilots leaving first post make deadly killers (9)
7 Followed instructions of Turkish chieftain and editor (6)OBEYED
8 Old language spoken in July in a Channel Island (6)
14 Plants behind naked animals (9)
16 Where one may expect Wells to build silo around farming area (9)
17 Cavity resulting from some French disease (6)
18 Difficult to find European veil around US (7)
20 Concubine and queen's retainer (6)
21 Fly Lawrence around movie scenery arrangements (6)
24 Addicts have American money to get ecstasy (5)
25 Kung Fu Panda has got gold — he can't be this ... (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Faraday converts slide rule into decorative design (6-2-3)FLEURS-DE-LIS
9 From the sands, a knight pushed out a seat (5)BENCH
10 Minutes in each half or degrees in each half of a right angle? (5-4) FORTY-FIVE
11 Penalties may result from flashing this jaundiced character (6,4) YELLOW CARD
12 Cabinet Secretary's devices for catching creatures (4)NETS
13 Name top-class city (5)DUBAI
15 Rod Italy made skilfully (8)ADROITLY
17 Half define aim of King's guard (8) DEFENDER
19 Ails badly in front of Karat's surgery (5)LASIK
22 State learner's aim (4) GOAL
23 Change submarine institute (not Indian) (10) SUBSTITUTE
26 Mad men leave confused numerologist for a doctor, perhaps (9)UROLOGIST
27 Faithful GI Lee travels (5)LIEGE
28 Drunken seer crosses witches (11)SORCERESSES

DOWN
1 Last fish appendage held by criminal (5)FINAL
2 Horny African, I phone at 1, excitedly (9)ETHIOPIAN
3 Repair outer surface of engineer's cafe building (6)REFACE
4 Maroon, for instance, Doctor Edward outside the boat (4,3)DARK RED
5 Puts down some licorice, say, confusedly (4)LAYS
6 Scrambling test pilots leaving first post make deadly killers (9)STILETTOS
7 Followed instructions of Turkish chieftain and editor (6)OBEYED
8 Old language spoken in July in a Channel Island (6)JERSEY
14 Plants behind naked animals (9)BUFFALOES
16 Where one may expect Wells to build silo around farming area (9)OILFIELDS
17 Cavity resulting from some French disease (6)DUGOUT
18 Difficult to find European veil around US (7)ELUSIVE
20 Concubine and queen's retainer (6)KEEPER
21 Fly Lawrence around movie scenery arrangements (6)TSETSE
24 Addicts have American money to get ecstasy (5)USERS
25 Kung Fu Panda has got gold — he can't be this ... (4)POOR

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

[deepakgita]

xChequer

ACROSS
7. Slight hesitation to return, a tiny bit (6)
8. Shepherd to follow blindly? (5,3)
9. Morally corrupt, refined circles extremely afraid (8)
10. Amplify without bringing in new stuff (6)
11. Representative of jealousy in love? On the contrary (5)
12. Again match fixing? (6)
14. Lords and ladies kept in jail, putsch violently uprooting society (4-2-3-6)
17. Haughty parrot maintaining empty drivel (6)
18. Saw broad agenda enclosed (5)
22. Annoyed, runs inside cave (6)
23. If this shakes about scarily at the sides, it's wobbly (5,3)
24. Intensely biting cold, expecting crowded motorway (8)
25. 6 can be 12 in this (6)


DOWN
1. Endless toll gates turning inward (9)
2. King Edward setting an example for Murphy (6)
3. No chance of excitement when fellow's normal (5)
4. Shot a politician revealing explosive stuff (8)
5. Edited material avoiding bias, essentially without retracting work in material (8)
6. Buffet's pen (5)
8. Show full commitment, try hard, turn up on time, cut inconsistency (2,3,5,3)
13. Foolish and smug, in short, died suffering (9)
15. Back to back misfortune, mite stupid to hang around (4,4)
16. Heaped scorn as one introduced stupid condition (8)
19. The most prominent party sure to keep neutral (6)
20. Instrument brought up on U-boat (5)
21. Tie when it finally keeps firm (5)


GRID at http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11749/article8835186.ece

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
7. Slight hesitation to return, a tiny bit (6)
8. Shepherd to follow blindly? (5,3)
9. Morally corrupt, refined circles extremely afraid (8)
10. Amplify without bringing in new stuff (6)
11. Representative of jealousy in love? On the contrary (5) ENVOY
12. Again match fixing? (6) REPAIR
14. Lords and ladies kept in jail, putsch violently uprooting society (4-2-3-6) JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT
17. Haughty parrot maintaining empty drivel (6) LORDLY
18. Saw broad agenda enclosed (5) ADAGE
22. Annoyed, runs inside cave (6)
23. If this shakes about scarily at the sides, it's wobbly (5,3)
24. Intensely biting cold, expecting crowded motorway (8)
25. 6 can be 12 in this (6)

DOWN
1. Endless toll gates turning inward (9)
2. King Edward setting an example for Murphy (6)
3. No chance of excitement when fellow's normal (5)
4. Shot a politician revealing explosive stuff (8)
5. Edited material avoiding bias, essentially without retracting work in material (8)
6. Buffet's pen (5)
8. Show full commitment, try hard, turn up on time, cut inconsistency (2,3,5,3)
13. Foolish and smug, in short, died suffering (9)
15. Back to back misfortune, mite stupid to hang around (4,4)
16. Heaped scorn as one introduced stupid condition (8)
19. The most prominent party sure to keep neutral (6)
20. Instrument brought up on U-boat (5)
21. Tie when it finally keeps firm (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7. Slight hesitation to return, a tiny bit (6)REMOTE
8. Shepherd to follow blindly? (5,3)GUIDE DOG
9. Morally corrupt, refined circles extremely afraid (8)DECADENT
10. Amplify without bringing in new stuff (6)EXPAND
11. Representative of jealousy in love? On the contrary (5) ENVOY
12. Again match fixing? (6) REPAIR
14. Lords and ladies kept in jail, putsch violently uprooting society (4-2-3-6) JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT
17. Haughty parrot maintaining empty drivel (6) LORDLY
18. Saw broad agenda enclosed (5) ADAGE
22. Annoyed, runs inside cave (6)GROTTO
23. If this shakes about scarily at the sides, it's wobbly (5,3)
24. Intensely biting cold, expecting crowded motorway (8)
25. 6 can be 12 in this (6)

DOWN
1. Endless toll gates turning inward (9)
2. King Edward setting an example for Murphy (6)
3. No chance of excitement when fellow's normal (5)
4. Shot a politician revealing explosive stuff (8)
5. Edited material avoiding bias, essentially without retracting work in material (8)
6. Buffet's pen (5)
8. Show full commitment, try hard, turn up on time, cut inconsistency (2,3,5,3)
13. Foolish and smug, in short, died suffering (9)
15. Back to back misfortune, mite stupid to hang around (4,4)
16. Heaped scorn as one introduced stupid condition (8)
19. The most prominent party sure to keep neutral (6)
20. Instrument brought up on U-boat (5)
21. Tie when it finally keeps firm (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7. Slight hesitation to return, a tiny bit (6)REMOTE
8. Shepherd to follow blindly? (5,3)GUIDE DOG
9. Morally corrupt, refined circles extremely afraid (8)DECADENT
10. Amplify without bringing in new stuff (6)EXPAND
11. Representative of jealousy in love? On the contrary (5) ENVOY
12. Again match fixing? (6) REPAIR
14. Lords and ladies kept in jail, putsch violently uprooting society (4-2-3-6) JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT
17. Haughty parrot maintaining empty drivel (6) LORDLY
18. Saw broad agenda enclosed (5) ADAGE
22. Annoyed, runs inside cave (6)GROTTO
23. If this shakes about scarily at the sides, it's wobbly (5,3)HISSY FIT
24. Intensely biting cold, expecting crowded motorway (8)CHOMPING
25. 6 can be 12 in this (6)OUNCES

DOWN
1. Endless toll gates turning inward (9)PERENNIAL
2. King Edward setting an example for Murphy (6)POTATO
3. No chance of excitement when fellow's normal (5)NEVER
4. Shot a politician revealing explosive stuff (8)FIREDAMP
5. Edited material avoiding bias, essentially without retracting work in material (8)TEMPORAL
6. Buffet's pen (5)POUND
8. Show full commitment, try hard, turn up on time, cut inconsistency (2,3,5,3)GO THE WHOLE HOG
13. Foolish and smug, in short, died suffering (9)MISGUIDED
15. Back to back misfortune, mite stupid to hang around (4,4)KILL TIME
16. Heaped scorn as one introduced stupid condition (8)NARCOSIS
19. The most prominent party sure to keep neutral (6)DOYENS
20. Instrument brought up on U-boat (5)PRAHU
21. Tie when it finally keeps firm (5)ASCOT

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

[Joshuaceada]

The Phantom

ACROSS
8 Man goes outside home following wife's complaints (6)
9 Find yeti's abominable place (8)
10 Rehearsing in a studio, soprano failed test … (8)
11 … and depression surrounds maestro (6)
12 Opener's dismissed when blocking, getting a nick (6)
13 Interpreted ruling as unusual (8)
15 To win hearts, one wearing best suit leads (7)
17 Odour from gas after agent backfired! (7)
20 Plant experiencing financial trouble has succeeded! (8)
22 Annoyed as one runs close to wicket to intercept throw … (6)
23 … repent getting caught immediately (2,4)
25 Air passing through a hole about to be discovered (8)
26 Secret trial of American suspect (2,6)
27 Sauce very often found in kitchen (6)

DOWN
1 Burn marks left around husband's elbow (8)
2 Modern duplex homes? Separate out a third as exclusive (10)
3 A girl's got to strip for soliciting? (6)
4 See joker standing on head (7)
5 Sally's kid sees porn? (8)
6 Head's reeling in knock out (4)
7 Land that's far off, unlike Asia, inherently cold (6)
14 Cold dry life nun's suffered (10)
16 Striker quietly stealing credit from non-striker say (8)
18 Was important in China to have tea say with ginger (8)
19 Endless respect a trainee gives naval officer (7)
21 Consuming say sandwiches at one, heartily during lunch (6)
22 A fifth part of brush is wild (6)
24 Clear fenced area for bull (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11750/article8839850.ece

[deepakgita]

Where has everyone gone? No participation over last few days?

ACROSS
8 Man goes outside home following wife's complaints (6) WHINES
9 Find yeti's abominable place (8) IDENTIFY
10 Rehearsing in a studio, soprano failed test … (8) AUDITION
11 … and depression surrounds maestro (6) PANDIT
12 Opener's dismissed when blocking, getting a nick (6) EDGING
13 Interpreted ruling as unusual (8)
15 To win hearts, one wearing best suit leads (7)
17 Odour from gas after agent backfired! (7)
20 Plant experiencing financial trouble has succeeded! (8)
22 Annoyed as one runs close to wicket to intercept throw … (6)
23 … repent getting caught immediately (2,4)
25 Air passing through a hole about to be discovered (8)
26 Secret trial of American suspect (2,6)
27 Sauce very often found in kitchen (6)

DOWN
1 Burn marks left around husband's elbow (8)
2 Modern duplex homes? Separate out a third as exclusive (10)
3 A girl's got to strip for soliciting? (6)
4 See joker standing on head (7)
5 Sally's kid sees porn? (8)
6 Head's reeling in knock out (4)
7 Land that's far off, unlike Asia, inherently cold (6)
14 Cold dry life nun's suffered (10)
16 Striker quietly stealing credit from non-striker say (8)
18 Was important in China to have tea say with ginger (8)
19 Endless respect a trainee gives naval officer (7)
21 Consuming say sandwiches at one, heartily during lunch (6)
22 A fifth part of brush is wild (6)
24 Clear fenced area for bull (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Man goes outside home following wife's complaints (6) WHINES
9 Find yeti's abominable place (8) IDENTIFY
10 Rehearsing in a studio, soprano failed test … (8) AUDITION
11 … and depression surrounds maestro (6) PANDIT
12 Opener's dismissed when blocking, getting a nick (6) EDGING
13 Interpreted ruling as unusual (8)SINGULAR
15 To win hearts, one wearing best suit leads (7)
17 Odour from gas after agent backfired! (7)PERFUME
20 Plant experiencing financial trouble has succeeded! (8)
22 Annoyed as one runs close to wicket to intercept throw … (6)
23 … repent getting caught immediately (2,4)AT ONCE
25 Air passing through a hole about to be discovered (8)INVENTED
26 Secret trial of American suspect (2,6)IN CAMERA
27 Sauce very often found in kitchen (6)

DOWN
1 Burn marks left around husband's elbow (8)
2 Modern duplex homes? Separate out a third as exclusive (10)
3 A girl's got to strip for soliciting? (6)
4 See joker standing on head (7)
5 Sally's kid sees porn? (8)
6 Head's reeling in knock out (4)
7 Land that's far off, unlike Asia, inherently cold (6)
14 Cold dry life nun's suffered (10)
16 Striker quietly stealing credit from non-striker say (8)
18 Was important in China to have tea say with ginger (8)
19 Endless respect a trainee gives naval officer (7)
21 Consuming say sandwiches at one, heartily during lunch (6)
22 A fifth part of brush is wild (6)
24 Clear fenced area for bull (4)

[Richardbiasy]

Hi all,
Ah, at last! I hope I will be able to continue to appear here with my facebook credentials.

[pavalamani pragasam]

Welcome, KKRao! :-D

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Man goes outside home following wife's complaints (6) WHINES
9 Find yeti's abominable place (8) IDENTIFY
10 Rehearsing in a studio, soprano failed test … (8) AUDITION
11 … and depression surrounds maestro (6) PANDIT
12 Opener's dismissed when blocking, getting a nick (6) EDGING
13 Interpreted ruling as unusual (8)SINGULAR
15 To win hearts, one wearing best suit leads (7)TRIUMPH
17 Odour from gas after agent backfired! (7)PERFUME
20 Plant experiencing financial trouble has succeeded! (8)REPLACED
22 Annoyed as one runs close to wicket to intercept throw … (6)SHIRTY
23 … repent getting caught immediately (2,4)AT ONCE
25 Air passing through a hole about to be discovered (8)INVENTED
26 Secret trial of American suspect (2,6)IN CAMERA
27 Sauce very often found in kitchen (6)GALLEY

DOWN
1 Burn marks left around husband's elbow (8)SHOULDER
2 Modern duplex homes? Separate out a third as exclusive (10)INDIVIDUAL
3 A girl's got to strip for soliciting? (6)ASKING
4 See joker standing on head (7)WITNESS
5 Sally's kid sees porn? (8)RESPONSE
6 Head's reeling in knock out (4)STUN
7 Land that's far off, unlike Asia, inherently cold (6)AFRICA
14 Cold dry life nun's suffered (10)UNFRIENDLY
16 Striker quietly stealing credit from non-striker say (8)PICKETER
18 Was important in China to have tea say with ginger (8)MATTERED
19 Endless respect a trainee gives naval officer (7)ADMIRAL
21 Consuming say sandwiches at one, heartily during lunch (6)EATING
22 A fifth part of brush is wild (6)SAVAGE
24 Clear fenced area for bull (4)NEAT

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

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark


ACROSS
1 Explores benefit to hire doctor (6)
4 A countercheck on a catholic subject, perhaps (6)
8 Plant a lemon; spend money to get more in the end (7)
9 Improper to have celebrations arranged after skipping trial (7)
11 Father resists pain in bladder, according to report by man in the medical shop (10)
12 Left abroad with boor (4)
13 Attack in nasal voice (5)
14 Seize flight nearly at exit (8)
16. Record margin over time is short-lived (8)
18 Skin covered layer, bit of muscle and bone (5)
20. Old maid's pa's doctor (4)
21 Somehow, sue 19 Dn. for being unprofessional... (10)
23 ...decline a prize (7)
24 Sleep in small shack with vigilance (4-3)
25 Take umbrage at tenant losing ID (6)
26 Compliment press release; passage's not long (6)

DOWN
1 Wordplay by champion is a hit (5)
2 To recklessly loan rum is outside ethicality (7)
3 Prohibition everywhere in city (9)
5 Automaton's source had bug initially (5)
6 Supply of faulty lock found in container (7)
7 Add a bit of dal in coconut chutney; recipe by railway official (9)
10 Has Malayali gangster retired in trouble to mountains? (9)
13 Top actor on excellent path leading to highest rank (9)
15 Regarding release, get used to rule governing additional legal fees (9)
17 Essentially gent's unsophisticated to engage (7)
19 Butter returned at hotel by one Punekar, perhaps (7)
21 White lady is hiding behind a man (5)
22 Type of inflammation seen around lips primarily (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11751/article8844374.ece

[Richardbiasy]

ACROSS
1 Explores benefit to hire doctor (6)
4 A countercheck on a catholic subject, perhaps (6)
8 Plant a lemon; spend money to get more in the end (7)
9 Improper to have celebrations arranged after skipping trial (7)
11 Father resists pain in bladder, according to report by man in the medical shop (10) PHARMACIST
12 Left abroad with boor (4)
13 Attack in nasal voice (5)
14 Seize flight nearly at exit (8)
16. Record margin over time is short-lived (8)
18 Skin covered layer, bit of muscle and bone (5)
20. Old maid's pa's doctor (4)
21 Somehow, sue 19 Dn. for being unprofessional... (10)
23 ...decline a prize (7)
24 Sleep in small shack with vigilance (4-3)
25 Take umbrage at tenant losing ID (6)
26 Compliment press release; passage's not long (6)

DOWN
1 Wordplay by champion is a hit (5)
2 To recklessly loan rum is outside ethicality (7) UNMORAL*
3 Prohibition everywhere in city (9)
5 Automaton's source had bug initially (5)
6 Supply of faulty lock found in container (7)
7 Add a bit of dal in coconut chutney; recipe by railway official (9)
10 Has Malayali gangster retired in trouble to mountains? (9) HIMALAYAS
13 Top actor on excellent path leading to highest rank (9)
15 Regarding release, get used to rule governing additional legal fees (9)
17 Essentially gent's unsophisticated to engage (7)
19 Butter returned at hotel by one Punekar, perhaps (7)
21 White lady is hiding behind a man (5)
22 Type of inflammation seen around lips primarily (5)

[deepakgita]

KKR welcome back

ACROSS
1 Explores benefit to hire doctor (6) PLUMBS
4 A countercheck on a catholic subject, perhaps (6) ARABIC
8 Plant a lemon; spend money to get more in the end (7) ANEMONE
9 Improper to have celebrations arranged after skipping trial (7) OBSCENE
11 Father resists pain in bladder, according to report by man in the medical shop (10) PHARMACIST
12 Left abroad with boor (4) LOUT
13 Attack in nasal voice (5)
14 Seize flight nearly at exit (8)
16. Record margin over time is short-lived (8)
18 Skin covered layer, bit of muscle and bone (5)
20. Old maid's pa's doctor (4)
21 Somehow, sue 19 Dn. for being unprofessional... (10)
23 ...decline a prize (7)
24 Sleep in small shack with vigilance (4-3)
25 Take umbrage at tenant losing ID (6)
26 Compliment press release; passage's not long (6)

DOWN
1 Wordplay by champion is a hit (5)
2 To recklessly loan rum is outside ethicality (7) UNMORAL*
3 Prohibition everywhere in city (9)
5 Automaton's source had bug initially (5)
6 Supply of faulty lock found in container (7)
7 Add a bit of dal in coconut chutney; recipe by railway official (9)
10 Has Malayali gangster retired in trouble to mountains? (9) HIMALAYAS
13 Top actor on excellent path leading to highest rank (9)
15 Regarding release, get used to rule governing additional legal fees (9)
17 Essentially gent's unsophisticated to engage (7)
19 Butter returned at hotel by one Punekar, perhaps (7)
21 White lady is hiding behind a man (5)
22 Type of inflammation seen around lips primarily (5)

[Richardbiasy]

Thanks Col

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Explores benefit to hire doctor (6) PLUMBS
4 A countercheck on a catholic subject, perhaps (6) ARABIC
8 Plant a lemon; spend money to get more in the end (7) ANEMONE
9 Improper to have celebrations arranged after skipping trial (7) OBSCENE
11 Father resists pain in bladder, according to report by man in the medical shop (10) PHARMACIST
12 Left abroad with boor (4) LOUT
13 Attack in nasal voice (5)SALVO
14 Seize flight nearly at exit (8)
16. Record margin over time is short-lived (8)
18 Skin covered layer, bit of muscle and bone (5)
20. Old maid's pa's doctor (4)
21 Somehow, sue 19 Dn. for being unprofessional... (10)
23 ...decline a prize (7)
24 Sleep in small shack with vigilance (4-3)
25 Take umbrage at tenant losing ID (6)
26 Compliment press release; passage's not long (6)PRAISE

DOWN
1 Wordplay by champion is a hit (5)PUNCH
2 To recklessly loan rum is outside ethicality (7) UNMORAL*
3 Prohibition everywhere in city (9)
5 Automaton's source had bug initially (5)
6 Supply of faulty lock found in container (7)
7 Add a bit of dal in coconut chutney; recipe by railway official (9)
10 Has Malayali gangster retired in trouble to mountains? (9) HIMALAYAS
13 Top actor on excellent path leading to highest rank (9)SUPERSTAR
15 Regarding release, get used to rule governing additional legal fees (9)
17 Essentially gent's unsophisticated to engage (7)
19 Butter returned at hotel by one Punekar, perhaps (7)
21 White lady is hiding behind a man (5)
22 Type of inflammation seen around lips primarily (5)STYLE

[Russellign]

1 Wordplay by champion is a hit (5) PUNCH
13 Attack in nasal voice (5) SALVO
25 Take umbrage at tenant losing ID (6) RESENT

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 Explores benefit to hire doctor (6) PLUMBS
4 A countercheck on a catholic subject, perhaps (6) ARABIC
8 Plant a lemon; spend money to get more in the end (7) ANEMONE
9 Improper to have celebrations arranged after skipping trial (7) OBSCENE
11 Father resists pain in bladder, according to report by man in the medical shop (10) PHARMACIST
12 Left abroad with boor (4) LOUT
13 Attack in nasal voice (5)SALVO
14 Seize flight nearly at exit (8)
16. Record margin over time is short-lived (8)
18 Skin covered layer, bit of muscle and bone (5) FEMUR
20. Old maid's pa's doctor (4)
21 Somehow, sue 19 Dn. for being unprofessional... (10)
23 ...decline a prize (7)
24 Sleep in small shack with vigilance (4-3) SHUT-EYE
25 Take umbrage at tenant losing ID (6) RESENT
26 Compliment press release; passage's not long (6)PRAISE

DOWN
1 Wordplay by champion is a hit (5)PUNCH
2 To recklessly loan rum is outside ethicality (7) UNMORAL*
3 Prohibition everywhere in city (9) BANGALORE
5 Automaton's source had bug initially (5)
6 Supply of faulty lock found in container (7)
7 Add a bit of dal in coconut chutney; recipe by railway official (9)
10 Has Malayali gangster retired in trouble to mountains? (9) HIMALAYAS
13 Top actor on excellent path leading to highest rank (9)SUPERSTAR
15 Regarding release, get used to rule governing additional legal fees (9)
17 Essentially gent's unsophisticated to engage (7)
19 Butter returned at hotel by one Punekar, perhaps (7)
21 White lady is hiding behind a man (5)

[Richardbiasy]

Good to see you here, MB Sir!

[Russellign]

Thanks, KKR :)

[Russellign]

BTW KKR garu, what does "Reply with quote" mean? And also Publish to Facebook?

[uokhiqe]

Managed to sneak in here based on the instructions given by KKR garu

ACROSS
1 Explores benefit to hire doctor (6) PLUMBS
4 A countercheck on a catholic subject, perhaps (6) ARABIC
8 Plant a lemon; spend money to get more in the end (7) ANEMONE
9 Improper to have celebrations arranged after skipping trial (7) OBSCENE
11 Father resists pain in bladder, according to report by man in the medical shop (10) PHARMACIST
12 Left abroad with boor (4) LOUT
13 Attack in nasal voice (5)SALVO
14 Seize flight nearly at exit (8)
16. Record margin over time is short-lived (8)
18 Skin covered layer, bit of muscle and bone (5) FEMUR
20. Old maid's pa's doctor (4)
21 Somehow, sue 19 Dn. for being unprofessional... (10)
23 ...decline a prize (7)
24 Sleep in small shack with vigilance (4-3) SHUT-EYE
25 Take umbrage at tenant losing ID (6) RESENT
26 Compliment press release; passage's not long (6)PRAISE

DOWN
1 Wordplay by champion is a hit (5)PUNCH
2 To recklessly loan rum is outside ethicality (7) UNMORAL*
3 Prohibition everywhere in city (9) BANGALORE
5 Automaton's source had bug initially (5) ROBOT
6 Supply of faulty lock found in container (7) BACKLOG
7 Add a bit of dal in coconut chutney; recipe by railway official (9) CONDUCTOR
10 Has Malayali gangster retired in trouble to mountains? (9) HIMALAYAS
13 Top actor on excellent path leading to highest rank (9)SUPERSTAR
15 Regarding release, get used to rule governing additional legal fees (9)
17 Essentially gent's unsophisticated to engage (7) ENGROSS
19 Butter returned at hotel by one Punekar, perhaps (7) MARATHI
21 White lady is hiding behind a man (5)

[negoicevemuz]

Finally managed to log in.Thanks KKR

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Explores benefit to hire doctor (6) PLUMBS
4 A countercheck on a catholic subject, perhaps (6) ARABIC
8 Plant a lemon; spend money to get more in the end (7) ANEMONE
9 Improper to have celebrations arranged after skipping trial (7) OBSCENE
11 Father resists pain in bladder, according to report by man in the medical shop (10) PHARMACIST
12 Left abroad with boor (4) LOUT
13 Attack in nasal voice (5)SALVO
14 Seize flight nearly at exit (8) ARROGATE
16. Record margin over time is short-lived (8)EPHEMERA
18 Skin covered layer, bit of muscle and bone (5) FEMUR
20. Old maid's pa's doctor (4)PRIG
21 Somehow, sue 19 Dn. for being unprofessional... (10)AMATEURISH
23 ...decline a prize (7)ATROPHY
24 Sleep in small shack with vigilance (4-3) SHUT-EYE
25 Take umbrage at tenant losing ID (6) RESENT
26 Compliment press release; passage's not long (6)PRAISE

DOWN
1 Wordplay by champion is a hit (5)PUNCH
2 To recklessly loan rum is outside ethicality (7) UNMORAL*
3 Prohibition everywhere in city (9) BANGALORE
5 Automaton's source had bug initially (5)*ROBOT
6 Supply of faulty lock found in container (7)*BACKLOG
7 Add a bit of dal in coconut chutney; recipe by railway official (9)CONDUCTOR
10 Has Malayali gangster retired in trouble to mountains? (9) HIMALAYAS
13 Top actor on excellent path leading to highest rank (9)SUPERSTAR
15 Regarding release, get used to rule governing additional legal fees (9)*
17 Essentially gent's unsophisticated to engage (7)*ENGROSS
19 Butter returned at hotel by one Punekar, perhaps (7)*MARATHI
21 White lady is hiding behind a man (5)

[Russellign]

BTW KKR garu, what does "Reply with quote" mean? And also Publish to Facebook?
23 ...decline a prize (7) ATROPHY

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 Explores benefit to hire doctor (6) PLUMBS
4 A countercheck on a catholic subject, perhaps (6) ARABIC
8 Plant a lemon; spend money to get more in the end (7) ANEMONE
9 Improper to have celebrations arranged after skipping trial (7) OBSCENE
11 Father resists pain in bladder, according to report by man in the medical shop (10) PHARMACIST
12 Left abroad with boor (4) LOUT
13 Attack in nasal voice (5)SALVO
14 Seize flight nearly at exit (8) ARROGATE
16. Record margin over time is short-lived (8)
18 Skin covered layer, bit of muscle and bone (5) FEMUR
20. Old maid's pa's doctor (4) PRIG
21 Somehow, sue 19 Dn. for being unprofessional... (10)
23 ...decline a prize (7) ATROPHY
24 Sleep in small shack with vigilance (4-3) SHUT-EYE
25 Take umbrage at tenant losing ID (6) RESENT
26 Compliment press release; passage's not long (6)PRAISE

DOWN
1 Wordplay by champion is a hit (5)PUNCH
2 To recklessly loan rum is outside ethicality (7) UNMORAL*
3 Prohibition everywhere in city (9) BANGALORE
5 Automaton's source had bug initially (5) ROBOT
6 Supply of faulty lock found in container (7) BACKLOG
7 Add a bit of dal in coconut chutney; recipe by railway official (9) CONDUCTOR
10 Has Malayali gangster retired in trouble to mountains? (9) HIMALAYAS
13 Top actor on excellent path leading to highest rank (9)SUPERSTAR
15 Regarding release, get used to rule governing additional legal fees (9)
17 Essentially gent's unsophisticated to engage (7) ENGROSS
19 Butter returned at hotel by one Punekar, perhaps (7) MARATHI
21 White lady is hiding behind a man (5) ASHEN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Wow! Wow! Wow! I am elated! :-D

ACROSS
1 Explores benefit to hire doctor (6) PLUMBS
4 A countercheck on a catholic subject, perhaps (6) ARABIC
8 Plant a lemon; spend money to get more in the end (7) ANEMONE
9 Improper to have celebrations arranged after skipping trial (7) OBSCENE
11 Father resists pain in bladder, according to report by man in the medical shop (10) PHARMACIST
12 Left abroad with boor (4) LOUT
13 Attack in nasal voice (5)SALVO
14 Seize flight nearly at exit (8) ARROGATE
16. Record margin over time is short-lived (8)
18 Skin covered layer, bit of muscle and bone (5) FEMUR
20. Old maid's pa's doctor (4) PRIG
21 Somehow, sue 19 Dn. for being unprofessional... (10)AMATEURISH
23 ...decline a prize (7) ATROPHY
24 Sleep in small shack with vigilance (4-3) SHUT-EYE
25 Take umbrage at tenant losing ID (6) RESENT
26 Compliment press release; passage's not long (6)PRAISE

DOWN
1 Wordplay by champion is a hit (5)PUNCH
2 To recklessly loan rum is outside ethicality (7) UNMORAL*
3 Prohibition everywhere in city (9) BANGALORE
5 Automaton's source had bug initially (5) ROBOT
6 Supply of faulty lock found in container (7) BACKLOG
7 Add a bit of dal in coconut chutney; recipe by railway official (9) CONDUCTOR
10 Has Malayali gangster retired in trouble to mountains? (9) HIMALAYAS
13 Top actor on excellent path leading to highest rank (9)SUPERSTAR
15 Regarding release, get used to rule governing additional legal fees (9)REFRESHER
17 Essentially gent's unsophisticated to engage (7) ENGROSS
19 Butter returned at hotel by one Punekar, perhaps (7) MARATHI
21 White lady is hiding behind a man (5) ASHEN

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! Kabali fever is catching!

[deepakgita]

BTW KKR garu, what does "Reply with quote" mean? And also Publish to Facebook?
MB it means what you have written will appear with the response like what is seen in my reply now

[deepakgita]

Where has everyone gone? No participation over last few days?

Increased response has put paid to my question of the other day

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

ACROSS
9 After commencement, alliance in delight (7)
10 Accountant, before depression secures a large investment (7)
11 Fruit found in street by scoundrel wearing goggles (7)
12 Pilot is held by Ravi at Orlando (7)
13 Pirated contraption barred by China is very inexpensive (4,5)
15 Things are given by almighty out of love and sympathy primarily (5)
16 In-house preparation is atrocious (7)
19 Say, nothing sits right with self-centered people (7)
20 Assumed winner over time acquires depth (5)
21 One bold eve, in other words not popular (9)
25 Inside, Sardar lingers with sweetheart (7)
26 Film cameraman gets girl's still finally, to print (7)
28 Birds from north seen on felled trees pecking some seed (7)
29 Husband found in rental building's entrance (7)

DOWN
1 Question name being entered wrongly in DD (6)
2 Tour leader leaves behind dog, perhaps with workers (6)
3 City described by Bengali master (4)
4 Earning in cents' nothing, millions expected for starters (6)
5 Regularly secure fruit and meat dish... (8)
6 ...special grill Ron prepared and snack (6,4)
7 Posts data about charged particle (8)
8 No doubt they expect their business to be blooming (8)
14 Meteorites are made of rich stone with diamond deposit (10)
16 Difficult to pass order in midnight gathering (8)
17 Trainee's mostly excellent without leadership fascination (8)
18 Advocate earning money is the most complacent (8)
22 Compromise on time allotment (6)
23 Vendor clever in returning fastener (6)
24 Spot district attorney and public prosecutor with flyer regularly (6)
27 Choose to have book boxed (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11752/article8849553.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
9 After commencement, alliance in delight (7)
10 Accountant, before depression secures a large investment (7) CAPITAL
11 Fruit found in street by scoundrel wearing goggles (7)
12 Pilot is held by Ravi at Orlando (7) AVIATOR
13 Pirated contraption barred by China is very inexpensive (4,5)
15 Things are given by almighty out of love and sympathy primarily (5)
16 In-house preparation is atrocious (7) HEINOUS
19 Say, nothing sits right with self-centered people (7) EGOTIST
20 Assumed winner over time acquires depth (5)
21 One bold eve, in other words not popular (9)
25 Inside, Sardar lingers with sweetheart (7)
26 Film cameraman gets girl's still finally, to print (7)
28 Birds from north seen on felled trees pecking some seed (7)
29 Husband found in rental building's entrance (7)

DOWN
1 Question name being entered wrongly in DD (6)
2 Tour leader leaves behind dog, perhaps with workers (6)
3 City described by Bengali master (4)
4 Earning in cents' nothing, millions expected for starters (6)
5 Regularly secure fruit and meat dish... (8)
6 ...special grill Ron prepared and snack (6,4) SPRING ROLL
7 Posts data about charged particle (8)
8 No doubt they expect their business to be blooming (8)
14 Meteorites are made of rich stone with diamond deposit (10)
16 Difficult to pass order in midnight gathering (8)
17 Trainee's mostly excellent without leadership fascination (8)
18 Advocate earning money is the most complacent (8)
22 Compromise on time allotment (6)
23 Vendor clever in returning fastener (6)
24 Spot district attorney and public prosecutor with flyer regularly (6)
27 Choose to have book boxed (4)

[negoicevemuz]

Correction 17A: EGOISTS

[Richardbiasy]

ACROSS
9 After commencement, alliance in delight (7)
10 Accountant, before depression secures a large investment (7) CAPITAL
11 Fruit found in street by scoundrel wearing goggles (7)
12 Pilot is held by Ravi at Orlando (7) AVIATOR
13 Pirated contraption barred by China is very inexpensive (4,5)
15 Things are given by almighty out of love and sympathy primarily (5)
16 In-house preparation is atrocious (7) HEINOUS
19 Say, nothing sits right with self-centered people (7) EGOISTS
20 Assumed winner over time acquires depth (5)
21 One bold eve, in other words not popular (9)
25 Inside, Sardar lingers with sweetheart (7)
26 Film cameraman gets girl's still finally, to print (7)
28 Birds from north seen on felled trees pecking some seed (7)
29 Husband found in rental building's entrance (7) ENT(H)RAL*

DOWN
1 Question name being entered wrongly in DD (6)
2 Tour leader leaves behind dog, perhaps with workers (6)
3 City described by Bengali master (4) LIMA
4 Earning in cents' nothing, millions expected for starters (6) IN C O M E
5 Regularly secure fruit and meat dish... (8)
6 ...special grill Ron prepared and snack (6,4) SPRING ROLL
7 Posts data about charged particle (8)
8 No doubt they expect their business to be blooming (8)
14 Meteorites are made of rich stone with diamond deposit (10)
16 Difficult to pass order in midnight gathering (8)
17 Trainee's mostly excellent without leadership fascination (8)
18 Advocate earning money is the most complacent (8)
22 Compromise on time allotment (6)
23 Vendor clever in returning fastener (6)
24 Spot district attorney and public prosecutor with flyer regularly (6)
27 Choose to have book boxed (4)

[Richardbiasy]

It's great to see more members coming in. Welcome all! Where is Sarang? Not to be seen nowadays!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
9 After commencement, alliance in delight (7) ELATION
10 Accountant, before depression secures a large investment (7) CAPITAL
11 Fruit found in street by scoundrel wearing goggles (7) AVOCADO
12 Pilot is held by Ravi at Orlando (7) AVIATOR
13 Pirated contraption barred by China is very inexpensive (4,5) DIRT CHEAP
15 Things are given by almighty out of love and sympathy primarily (5) GOODS
16 In-house preparation is atrocious (7) HEINOUS
19 Say, nothing sits right with self-centered people (7) EGOISTS
20 Assumed winner over time acquires depth (5) ACTED
21 One bold eve, in other words not popular (9)
25 Inside, Sardar lingers with sweetheart (7)
26 Film cameraman gets girl's still finally, to print (7)
28 Birds from north seen on felled trees pecking some seed (7)
29 Husband found in rental building's entrance (7) ENT(H)RAL*

DOWN
1 Question name being entered wrongly in DD (6)
2 Tour leader leaves behind dog, perhaps with workers (6)
3 City described by Bengali master (4) LIMA
4 Earning in cents' nothing, millions expected for starters (6) IN C O M E
5 Regularly secure fruit and meat dish... (8)
6 ...special grill Ron prepared and snack (6,4) SPRING ROLL
7 Posts data about charged particle (8)
8 No doubt they expect their business to be blooming (8)
14 Meteorites are made of rich stone with diamond deposit (10)
16 Difficult to pass order in midnight gathering (8)
17 Trainee's mostly excellent without leadership fascination (8)
18 Advocate earning money is the most complacent (8)
22 Compromise on time allotment (6)
23 Vendor clever in returning fastener (6)
24 Spot district attorney and public prosecutor with flyer regularly (6)
27 Choose to have book boxed (4)

[Russellign]

ACROSS
9 After commencement, alliance in delight (7) ELATION
10 Accountant, before depression secures a large investment (7) CAPITAL
11 Fruit found in street by scoundrel wearing goggles (7) AVOCADO
12 Pilot is held by Ravi at Orlando (7) AVIATOR
13 Pirated contraption barred by China is very inexpensive (4,5) DIRT CHEAP
15 Things are given by almighty out of love and sympathy primarily (5) GOODS
16 In-house preparation is atrocious (7) HEINOUS
19 Say, nothing sits right with self-centered people (7) EGOISTS
20 Assumed winner over time acquires depth (5) ACTED
21 One bold eve, in other words not popular (9)
25 Inside, Sardar lingers with sweetheart (7)
26 Film cameraman gets girl's still finally, to print (7)
28 Birds from north seen on felled trees pecking some seed (7)
29 Husband found in rental building's entrance (7) ENT(H)RAL*

DOWN
1 Question name being entered wrongly in DD (6)
2 Tour leader leaves behind dog, perhaps with workers (6)
3 City described by Bengali master (4) LIMA
4 Earning in cents' nothing, millions expected for starters (6) IN C O M E
5 Regularly secure fruit and meat dish... (8)
6 ...special grill Ron prepared and snack (6,4) SPRING ROLL
7 Posts data about charged particle (8)
8 No doubt they expect their business to be blooming (8)
14 Meteorites are made of rich stone with diamond deposit (10)
16 Difficult to pass order in midnight gathering (8)
17 Trainee's mostly excellent without leadership fascination (8)
18 Advocate earning money is the most complacent (8) SMUGGEST
22 Compromise on time allotment (6) BUDGET
23 Vendor clever in returning fastener (6) VELCRO
24 Spot district attorney and public prosecutor with flyer regularly (6) DAPPLE
27 Choose to have book boxed (4) VOTE

[Russellign]

How to highlight my answers more distinctly as others do? If you see my post at 7:29 AM, one cannot know which were my answers!

[negoicevemuz]

MB: Select your answer & press Control B. Your answers shall be highlighted. To unhighlight previous answers follow the same procedure. I tried today with Capital & you can see that it is highlighted

[Russellign]

Thank you, Vasant. Succeeded! :)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
9 After commencement, alliance in delight (7) ELATION
10 Accountant, before depression secures a large investment (7) CAPITAL
11 Fruit found in street by scoundrel wearing goggles (7) AVOCADO
12 Pilot is held by Ravi at Orlando (7) AVIATOR
13 Pirated contraption barred by China is very inexpensive (4,5) DIRT CHEAP
15 Things are given by almighty out of love and sympathy primarily (5) GOODS
16 In-house preparation is atrocious (7) HEINOUS
19 Say, nothing sits right with self-centered people (7) EGOISTS
20 Assumed winner over time acquires depth (5) ACTED
21 One bold eve, in other words not popular (9)UNBELOVED
25 Inside, Sardar lingers with sweetheart (7)DARLING
26 Film cameraman gets girl's still finally, to print (7)DEVELOP
28 Birds from north seen on felled trees pecking some seed (7)NESTERS
29 Husband found in rental building's entrance (7) ENT(H)RAL*

DOWN
1 Question name being entered wrongly in DD (6)DEMAND
2 Tour leader leaves behind dog, perhaps with workers (6)
3 City described by Bengali master (4) LIMA
4 Earning in cents' nothing, millions expected for starters (6) IN C O M E
5 Regularly secure fruit and meat dish... (8)
6 ...special grill Ron prepared and snack (6,4) SPRING ROLL
7 Posts data about charged particle (8)
8 No doubt they expect their business to be blooming (8)
14 Meteorites are made of rich stone with diamond deposit (10)
16 Difficult to pass order in midnight gathering (8)
17 Trainee's mostly excellent without leadership fascination (8)
18 Advocate earning money is the most complacent (8) SMUGGEST
22 Compromise on time allotment (6) BUDGET
23 Vendor clever in returning fastener (6) VELCRO
24 Spot district attorney and public prosecutor with flyer regularly (6) DAPPLE
27 Choose to have book boxed (4) VOTE

[uokhiqe]

ACROSS
9 After commencement, alliance in delight (7) ELATION
10 Accountant, before depression secures a large investment (7) CAPITAL
11 Fruit found in street by scoundrel wearing goggles (7) AVOCADO
12 Pilot is held by Ravi at Orlando (7) AVIATOR
13 Pirated contraption barred by China is very inexpensive (4,5) DIRT CHEAP
15 Things are given by almighty out of love and sympathy primarily (5) GOODS
16 In-house preparation is atrocious (7) HEINOUS
19 Say, nothing sits right with self-centered people (7) EGOISTS
20 Assumed winner over time acquires depth (5) ACTED
21 One bold eve, in other words not popular (9)UNBELOVED
25 Inside, Sardar lingers with sweetheart (7)DARLING
26 Film cameraman gets girl's still finally, to print (7)DEVELOP
28 Birds from north seen on felled trees pecking some seed (7)NESTERS
29 Husband found in rental building's entrance (7) ENT(H)RAL*

DOWN
1 Question name being entered wrongly in DD (6)DEMAND
2 Tour leader leaves behind dog, perhaps with workers (6) LABOUR
3 City described by Bengali master (4) LIMA
4 Earning in cents' nothing, millions expected for starters (6) IN C O M E
5 Regularly secure fruit and meat dish... (8) SCRAPPLE
6 ...special grill Ron prepared and snack (6,4) SPRING ROLL
7 Posts data about charged particle (8) STATIONS
8 No doubt they expect their business to be blooming (8) FLORISTS
14 Meteorites are made of rich stone with diamond deposit (10)
16 Difficult to pass order in midnight gathering (8) HOARDING
17 Trainee's mostly excellent without leadership fascination (8)
18 Advocate earning money is the most complacent (8) SMUGGEST
22 Compromise on time allotment (6) BUDGET
23 Vendor clever in returning fastener (6) VELCRO
24 Spot district attorney and public prosecutor with flyer regularly (6) DAPPLE
27 Choose to have book boxed (4) VOTE

[Joshuaceada]

Aspartame

ACROSS
1 Lecherous behaviour in busses? (5,8)
8 Temper brought about destruction (4)
9 Communists annex country having n-natives (3,7)
10 Send troops to protect wildlife at the borders located near Norway (6)
11 Myth and lore decoded for understanding (8)
12 One approbation from a primarily blissful writer (1,8)
14 Instruction for soldiers to move out of road (4)
15 Support is out of date (4)
16 Will he never lose balance? (6,3)
20 Small notes on Nokia oddly found in the Indian Ocean (3,5)
21 Speaker of Marmora torched (6)
23 How cops may go sometimes to catch criminals (2,8)
24 Flower’s light controlling component (4)
25 Doctor searched route to find residence (8,5)

DOWN
1 Consumer resource system made by idiots the French discarded (4,3)
2 Traveller at capital of Denmark after touring Oman (5)
3 Say, why are germs all over underwear? (1-6)
4 Masters were kidnapped by criminal aunt, right? I’ve become uninterested (15)
5 Stylish house at corner is natural (6)
6 Key point of oriental main-course mostly involves stuffing of spice (9)
7 Quantum state ‘T’ (7)
13 Creole’s team manufactures wood wool (9)
15 ‘Order in durbar’ one trumpeted (7)
17 A short description to show lack of a field of study (3-4)
18 Starts to open deep golden eyes of the auditor to spray perfume (7)
19 Mystery magazine deleted main content easily (6)
22 Sound of a drop of water causes cheers (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11753/article8855411.ece

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 Lecherous behaviour in busses? (5,8)
8 Temper brought about destruction (4)
9 Communists annex country having n-natives (3,7)
10 Send troops to protect wildlife at the borders located near Norway (6)
11 Myth and lore decoded for understanding (8)
12 One approbation from a primarily blissful writer (1,8)
14 Instruction for soldiers to move out of road (4)
15 Support is out of date (4) BACK
16 Will he never lose balance? (6,3)
20 Small notes on Nokia oddly found in the Indian Ocean (3,5)
21 Speaker of Marmora torched (6) ORATOR
23 How cops may go sometimes to catch criminals (2,8)
24 Flower’s light controlling component (4)
25 Doctor searched route to find residence (8,5) TERRACED HOUSE

DOWN
1 Consumer resource system made by idiots the French discarded (4,3)
2 Traveller at capital of Denmark after touring Oman (5)
3 Say, why are germs all over underwear? (1-6)
4 Masters were kidnapped by criminal aunt, right? I’ve become uninterested (15)
5 Stylish house at corner is natural (6)
6 Key point of oriental main-course mostly involves stuffing of spice (9)
7 Quantum state ‘T’ (7)
13 Creole’s team manufactures wood wool (9)
15 ‘Order in durbar’ one trumpeted (7)
17 A short description to show lack of a field of study (3-4)
18 Starts to open deep golden eyes of the auditor to spray perfume (7)
19 Mystery magazine deleted main content easily (6) ENIGMA
22 Sound of a drop of water causes cheers (5) ADIEU

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Lecherous behaviour in busses? (5,8)
8 Temper brought about destruction (4)
9 Communists annex country having n-natives (3,7) RED INDIANS
10 Send troops to protect wildlife at the borders located near Norway (6)SWEDEN
11 Myth and lore decoded for understanding (8)MOTHERLY
12 One approbation from a primarily blissful writer (1,8)
14 Instruction for soldiers to move out of road (4)
15 Support is out of date (4)
16 Will he never lose balance? (6,3)
20 Small notes on Nokia oddly found in the Indian Ocean (3,5)
21 Speaker of Marmora torched (6)
23 How cops may go sometimes to catch criminals (2,8)
24 Flower’s light controlling component (4)
25 Doctor searched route to find residence (8,5)

DOWN
1 Consumer resource system made by idiots the French discarded (4,3) FOOD WEB
2 Traveller at capital of Denmark after touring Oman (5)
3 Say, why are germs all over underwear? (1-6)
4 Masters were kidnapped by criminal aunt, right? I’ve become uninterested (15)
5 Stylish house at corner is natural (6) INNATE
6 Key point of oriental main-course mostly involves stuffing of spice (9)
7 Quantum state ‘T’ (7)
13 Creole’s team manufactures wood wool (9)
15 ‘Order in durbar’ one trumpeted (7)
17 A short description to show lack of a field of study (3-4)
18 Starts to open deep golden eyes of the auditor to spray perfume (7)
19 Mystery magazine deleted main content easily (6)
22 Sound of a drop of water causes cheers (5)

[Richardbiasy]

1 Lecherous behaviour in busses? (5,8)
8 Temper brought about destruction (4)
9 Communists annex country having n-natives (3,7) RED INDIANS
10 Send troops to protect wildlife at the borders located near Norway (6) SWEDEN
11 Myth and lore decoded for understanding (8) MOTHERLY
12 One approbation from a primarily blissful writer (1,8)
14 Instruction for soldiers to move out of road (4)
15 Support is out of date (4) BACK
16 Will he never lose balance? (6,3)
20 Small notes on Nokia oddly found in the Indian Ocean (3,5)
21 Speaker of Marmora torched (6) ORATOR
23 How cops may go sometimes to catch criminals (2,8) IN DISGUISE
24 Flower’s light controlling component (4)
25 Doctor searched route to find residence (8,5) TERRACED HOUSE

DOWN
1 Consumer resource system made by idiots the French discarded (4,3)
2 Traveller at capital of Denmark after touring Oman (5)
3 Say, why are germs all over underwear? (1-6)
4 Masters were kidnapped by criminal aunt, right? I’ve become uninterested (15) UNDEMONSTRATIVE
5 Stylish house at corner is natural (6) INNATE
6 Key point of oriental main-course mostly involves stuffing of spice (9)
7 Quantum state ‘T’ (7)
13 Creole’s team manufactures wood wool (9)
15 ‘Order in durbar’ one trumpeted (7) BARONET
17 A short description to show lack of a field of study (3-4)
18 Starts to open deep golden eyes of the auditor to spray perfume (7)
19 Mystery magazine deleted main content easily (6)ENIGMA
22 Sound of a drop of water causes cheers (5)ADIEU

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Lecherous behaviour in busses? (5,8) FUNNY BUSINESS
8 Temper brought about destruction (4) DOOM
9 Communists annex country having n-natives (3,7) RED INDIANS
10 Send troops to protect wildlife at the borders located near Norway (6) SWEDEN
11 Myth and lore decoded for understanding (8) MOTHERLY
12 One approbation from a primarily blissful writer (1,8) A BLESSING
14 Instruction for soldiers to move out of road (4) STET
15 Support is out of date (4) BACK
16 Will he never lose balance? (6,3) STABLE BOY
20 Small notes on Nokia oddly found in the Indian Ocean (3,5)
21 Speaker of Marmora torched (6) ORATOR
23 How cops may go sometimes to catch criminals (2,8) IN DISGUISE
24 Flower’s light controlling component (4)
25 Doctor searched route to find residence (8,5) TERRACED HOUSE

DOWN
1 Consumer resource system made by idiots the French discarded (4,3)
2 Traveller at capital of Denmark after touring Oman (5)
3 Say, why are germs all over underwear? (1-6)
4 Masters were kidnapped by criminal aunt, right? I’ve become uninterested (15) UNDEMONSTRATIVE
5 Stylish house at corner is natural (6) INNATE
6 Key point of oriental main-course mostly involves stuffing of spice (9)
7 Quantum state ‘T’ (7)
13 Creole’s team manufactures wood wool (9)
15 ‘Order in durbar’ one trumpeted (7) BARONET
17 A short description to show lack of a field of study (3-4)
18 Starts to open deep golden eyes of the auditor to spray perfume (7)
19 Mystery magazine deleted main content easily (6)ENIGMA
22 Sound of a drop of water causes cheers (5)ADIEU

[uokhiqe]

ACROSS
1 Lecherous behaviour in busses? (5,8) FUNNY BUSINESS
8 Temper brought about destruction (4) DOOM
9 Communists annex country having n-natives (3,7) RED INDIANS
10 Send troops to protect wildlife at the borders located near Norway (6) SWEDEN
11 Myth and lore decoded for understanding (8) MOTHERLY
12 One approbation from a primarily blissful writer (1,8) A BLESSING
14 Instruction for soldiers to move out of road (4) STET
15 Support is out of date (4) BACK
16 Will he never lose balance? (6,3) STABLE BOY
20 Small notes on Nokia oddly found in the Indian Ocean (3,5) SRI LANKA
21 Speaker of Marmora torched (6) ORATOR
23 How cops may go sometimes to catch criminals (2,8) IN DISGUISE
24 Flower’s light controlling component (4)IRIS
25 Doctor searched route to find residence (8,5) TERRACED HOUSE

DOWN
1 Consumer resource system made by idiots the French discarded (4,3) FOOD WEB
2 Traveller at capital of Denmark after touring Oman (5)NOMAD
3 Say, why are germs all over underwear? (1-6)Y-FRONTS
4 Masters were kidnapped by criminal aunt, right? I’ve become uninterested (15) UNDEMONSTRATIVE
5 Stylish house at corner is natural (6) INNATE
6 Key point of oriental main-course mostly involves stuffing of spice (9)
7 Quantum state ‘T’ (7)
13 Creole’s team manufactures wood wool (9)
15 ‘Order in durbar’ one trumpeted (7) BARONET
17 A short description to show lack of a field of study (3-4)
18 Starts to open deep golden eyes of the auditor to spray perfume (7)
19 Mystery magazine deleted main content easily (6)ENIGMA
22 Sound of a drop of water causes cheers (5)ADIEU

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Lecherous behaviour in busses? (5,8) FUNNY BUSINESS
8 Temper brought about destruction (4) DOOM
9 Communists annex country having n-natives (3,7) RED INDIANS
10 Send troops to protect wildlife at the borders located near Norway (6) SWEDEN
11 Myth and lore decoded for understanding (8) MOTHERLY
12 One approbation from a primarily blissful writer (1,8) A BLESSING
14 Instruction for soldiers to move out of road (4) STET
15 Support is out of date (4) BACK
16 Will he never lose balance? (6,3) STABLE BOY
20 Small notes on Nokia oddly found in the Indian Ocean (3,5) SRI LANKA
21 Speaker of Marmora torched (6) ORATOR
23 How cops may go sometimes to catch criminals (2,8) IN DISGUISE
24 Flower’s light controlling component (4)IRIS
25 Doctor searched route to find residence (8,5) TERRACED HOUSE

DOWN
1 Consumer resource system made by idiots the French discarded (4,3) FOOD WEB
2 Traveller at capital of Denmark after touring Oman (5)NOMAD
3 Say, why are germs all over underwear? (1-6)Y-FRONTS
4 Masters were kidnapped by criminal aunt, right? I’ve become uninterested (15) UNDEMONSTRATIVE
5 Stylish house at corner is natural (6) INNATE
6 Key point of oriental main-course mostly involves stuffing of spice (9)EPICENTRE
7 Quantum state ‘T’ (7)SINGLET
13 Creole’s team manufactures wood wool (9)EXCELSIOR
15 ‘Order in durbar’ one trumpeted (7) BARONET
17 A short description to show lack of a field of study (3-4)BIO-TECH
18 Starts to open deep golden eyes of the auditor to spray perfume (7)ODORISE
19 Mystery magazine deleted main content easily (6)ENIGMA
22 Sound of a drop of water causes cheers (5)ADIEU

:clap::clap::clap: Wow! Simply superb!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Soldier favoured fortification (7)
5 Yankee after discharge receiving new antagonism (6)
8 Film that’s funny has apt slips in it (4,2,6,3)
10 Control said to be restored (10)
11 Part of problem irritating ruler (4)
13 Progress in skill with jargon (5)
14 Bad action in laboratory brought about, relating to plant study (9)
15 Unreal yarn I concocted, taking wise men in (9)
17 Foolish sign painter leaving odd bits out (5)
19 Boring master (4) TAME
20 Lover in trouble after a heartless lie (10) AFICIONADO
23 Terribly poor, in hole? Help, with hesitation, aggressive investor (9,6) CORPORATE RAIDER
24 Departure following match (6) FLIGHT
25 Bone from bird among quantity (7) STERNUM


DOWN
1 Saint alert to change in image, benevolent but intrusive (13)
2 Fence poorly, overcome by resistance (7)
3 Shrub planted in location one approved initially (10)
4 Act so unnaturally in opera (5)
5 Depression during bad year without question (9)
6 Squalid plan (4)
7 Symbolic drink label, collector’s first (7)
9 All income, finally put on record with force, below average figure (13)
12 Refresh ratio given wrongly (10)
14 English fan transformed into animal in celebratory event (9)
16 Mad liar struggling to become officer (7)
18 Leave teacher to support a veto (7)
21 County in short leading second game (5)
22 Member of family joined by good number (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8854409.ece

[negoicevemuz]

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ACROSS
1 Soldier favoured fortification (7)
5 Yankee after discharge receiving new antagonism (6)ENMITY
8 Film that’s funny has apt slips in it (4,2,6,3)
10 Control said to be restored (10)
11 Part of problem irritating ruler (4)EMIR
13 Progress in skill with jargon (5)
14 Bad action in laboratory brought about, relating to plant study (9)BOTANICAL
15 Unreal yarn I concocted, taking wise men in (9)IMAGINARY
17 Foolish sign painter leaving odd bits out (5)INANE
19 Boring master (4)*TAME
20 Lover in trouble after a heartless lie (10)*AFICIONADO
23 Terribly poor, in hole? Help, with hesitation, aggressive investor (9,6)*CORPORATE RAIDER
24 Departure following match (6)*FLIGHT
25 Bone from bird among quantity (7)*STERNUM


DOWN
1 Saint alert to change in image, benevolent but intrusive (13)
2 Fence poorly, overcome by resistance (7)
3 Shrub planted in location one approved initially (10)
4 Act so unnaturally in opera (5)
5 Depression during bad year without question (9)
6 Squalid plan (4)
7 Symbolic drink label, collector’s first (7)
9 All income, finally put on record with force, below average figure (13)
12 Refresh ratio given wrongly (10)
14 English fan transformed into animal in celebratory event (9)
16 Mad liar struggling to become officer (7)
18 Leave teacher to support a veto (7)
21 County in short leading second game (5)

[Richardbiasy]

ACROSS
1 Soldier favoured fortification (7)
5 Yankee after discharge receiving new antagonism (6)ENMITY
8 Film that’s funny has apt slips in it (4,2,6,3)
10 Control said to be restored (10)
11 Part of problem irritating ruler (4)EMIR
13 Progress in skill with jargon (5)
14 Bad action in laboratory brought about, relating to plant study (9)BOTANICAL
15 Unreal yarn I concocted, taking wise men in (9)IMAGINARY
17 Foolish sign painter leaving odd bits out (5)INANE
19 Boring master (4)*TAME
20 Lover in trouble after a heartless lie (10)*AFICIONADO
23 Terribly poor, in hole? Help, with hesitation, aggressive investor (9,6)*CORPORATE RAIDER
24 Departure following match (6)*FLIGHT
25 Bone from bird among quantity (7)*STERNUM


DOWN
1 Saint alert to change in image, benevolent but intrusive (13)PATERNALISTIC
2 Fence poorly, overcome by resistance (7)
3 Shrub planted in location one approved initially (10)
4 Act so unnaturally in opera (5)
5 Depression during bad year without question (9) EVIDENTLY
6 Squalid plan (4)
7 Symbolic drink label, collector’s first (7)
9 All income, finally put on record with force, below average figure (13)PARALLELOGRAM
12 Refresh ratio given wrongly (10) INVIGORATE
14 English fan transformed into animal in celebratory event (9)
16 Mad liar struggling to become officer (7) ADMIRAL
18 Leave teacher to support a veto (7)
21 County in short leading second game (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Soldier favoured fortification (7)PARAPET
5 Yankee after discharge receiving new antagonism (6)ENMITY
8 Film that’s funny has apt slips in it (4,2,6,3)
10 Control said to be restored (10)REINSTATED
11 Part of problem irritating ruler (4)EMIR
13 Progress in skill with jargon (5)
14 Bad action in laboratory brought about, relating to plant study (9)BOTANICAL
15 Unreal yarn I concocted, taking wise men in (9)IMAGINARY
17 Foolish sign painter leaving odd bits out (5)INANE
19 Boring master (4)*TAME
20 Lover in trouble after a heartless lie (10)*AFICIONADO
23 Terribly poor, in hole? Help, with hesitation, aggressive investor (9,6)*CORPORATE RAIDER
24 Departure following match (6)*FLIGHT
25 Bone from bird among quantity (7)*STERNUM


DOWN
1 Saint alert to change in image, benevolent but intrusive (13)PATERNALISTIC
2 Fence poorly, overcome by resistance (7)RAILING
3 Shrub planted in location one approved initially (10)
4 Act so unnaturally in opera (5)
5 Depression during bad year without question (9) EVIDENTLY
6 Squalid plan (4)MEAN
7 Symbolic drink label, collector’s first (7)
9 All income, finally put on record with force, below average figure (13)PARALLELOGRAM
12 Refresh ratio given wrongly (10) INVIGORATE
14 English fan transformed into animal in celebratory event (9)
16 Mad liar struggling to become officer (7) ADMIRAL
18 Leave teacher to support a veto (7)
21 County in short leading second game (5)
22 Member of family joined by good number (4)SONG

[uokhiqe]

ACROSS
1 Soldier favoured fortification (7)PARAPET
5 Yankee after discharge receiving new antagonism (6)ENMITY
8 Film that’s funny has apt slips in it (4,2,6,3) THIS IS SPINAL TAP
10 Control said to be restored (10)REINSTATED
11 Part of problem irritating ruler (4)EMIR
13 Progress in skill with jargon (5) ARGOT
14 Bad action in laboratory brought about, relating to plant study (9)BOTANICAL
15 Unreal yarn I concocted, taking wise men in (9)IMAGINARY
17 Foolish sign painter leaving odd bits out (5)INANE
19 Boring master (4)*TAME
20 Lover in trouble after a heartless lie (10)*AFICIONADO
23 Terribly poor, in hole? Help, with hesitation, aggressive investor (9,6)*CORPORATE RAIDER
24 Departure following match (6)*FLIGHT
25 Bone from bird among quantity (7)*STERNUM


DOWN
1 Saint alert to change in image, benevolent but intrusive (13)PATERNALISTIC
2 Fence poorly, overcome by resistance (7)RAILING
3 Shrub planted in location one approved initially (10) POINSETTIA
4 Act so unnaturally in opera (5)TOSCA
5 Depression during bad year without question (9) EVIDENTLY
6 Squalid plan (4)MEAN
7 Symbolic drink label, collector’s first (7) TOTEMIC
9 All income, finally put on record with force, below average figure (13)PARALLELOGRAM
12 Refresh ratio given wrongly (10) INVIGORATE
14 English fan transformed into animal in celebratory event (9)
16 Mad liar struggling to become officer (7) ADMIRAL
18 Leave teacher to support a veto (7)
21 County in short leading second game (5)
22 Member of family joined by good number (4)SONG

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Soldier favoured fortification (7)PARAPET
5 Yankee after discharge receiving new antagonism (6)ENMITY
8 Film that’s funny has apt slips in it (4,2,6,3) THIS IS SPINAL TAP
10 Control said to be restored (10)REINSTATED
11 Part of problem irritating ruler (4)EMIR
13 Progress in skill with jargon (5) ARGOT
14 Bad action in laboratory brought about, relating to plant study (9)BOTANICAL
15 Unreal yarn I concocted, taking wise men in (9)IMAGINARY
17 Foolish sign painter leaving odd bits out (5)INANE
19 Boring master (4)*TAME
20 Lover in trouble after a heartless lie (10)*AFICIONADO
23 Terribly poor, in hole? Help, with hesitation, aggressive investor (9,6)*CORPORATE RAIDER
24 Departure following match (6)*FLIGHT
25 Bone from bird among quantity (7)*STERNUM


DOWN
1 Saint alert to change in image, benevolent but intrusive (13)PATERNALISTIC
2 Fence poorly, overcome by resistance (7)RAILING
3 Shrub planted in location one approved initially (10) POINSETTIA
4 Act so unnaturally in opera (5)TOSCA
5 Depression during bad year without question (9) EVIDENTLY
6 Squalid plan (4)MEAN
7 Symbolic drink label, collector’s first (7) TOTEMIC
9 All income, finally put on record with force, below average figure (13)PARALLELOGRAM
12 Refresh ratio given wrongly (10) INVIGORATE
14 English fan transformed into animal in celebratory event (9)BEANFEAST
16 Mad liar struggling to become officer (7) ADMIRAL
18 Leave teacher to support a veto (7)ABANDON
21 County in short leading second game (5)CHESS
22 Member of family joined by good number (4)SONG

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[Joshuaceada]

Spinner

ACROSS
1 A drug district — space that's largely stoned (8,4)
10 Section of epic cryptic by Exa (5)
11 It can nurse on destruction/loss of treasure, basically (9)
12 Clip hidden by dupatta-choli (6)
13 Collected CD having mix of love poems (8)
15 Saved penalty at the beginning by substitute, to get draw (9)
16 Fledgelings have an advantage (4)
20 English defenders' corners resulting in goals (4)
21 Advocate takes up second half of expert's broadcast (9)
24 Pressure's about making money at the start of business (8)
26 Film on fish extremely elegant (6)
28 Mobile roaming — it means moving from one area to another! (9)
29 New form of energy mostly environment-friendly (5)
30 Fellow criminal to portray me differently (12)

DOWN
2 Protected the elders' ground (9)
3 Hesitation standing in the way of duty/work (8)
4 Drop-out appears before American University (4)
5 Figured out Spinner's Across clue (twelve-lettered) finally (10)
6 Extraordinary Portuguese guts forgotten by France, Wales, Croatia etc. (6)
7 Cast nets the other way, covering shelters (5)
8 At the end, farmers beg for shower (5)
9 Prepares to scan items at regular intervals (7)
14 Cover it up properly with some dress that's valuable (10)
17 Setter's program gets appreciation after chief developers withdraw (9)
18 At heart, Joachim Loew unsettled by Spinner's greeting (7)
19 Holy man's row with religious head is more puzzling (8)
22 Stay arrest on mother's intervention (6)
23 Rock-strewn path on city's limit (5)
25 Wise men note skill (5)
27 Break for short siesta (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11754/article8862344.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 A drug district — space that's largely stoned (8,4)
10 Section of epic cryptic by Exa (5)
11 It can nurse on destruction/loss of treasure, basically (9)
12 Clip hidden by dupatta-choli (6) ATTACH
13 Collected CD having mix of love poems (8) COMPOSED
15 Saved penalty at the beginning by substitute, to get draw (9)
16 Fledgelings have an advantage (4) EDGE
20 English defenders' corners resulting in goals (4)
21 Advocate takes up second half of expert's broadcast (9)
24 Pressure's about making money at the start of business (8)
26 Film on fish extremely elegant (6)
28 Mobile roaming — it means moving from one area to another! (9)
29 New form of energy mostly environment-friendly (5)
30 Fellow criminal to portray me differently (12)

DOWN
2 Protected the elders' ground (9) SHELTERED
3 Hesitation standing in the way of duty/work (8)
4 Drop-out appears before American University (4) OMIT
5 Figured out Spinner's Across clue (twelve-lettered) finally (10)
6 Extraordinary Portuguese guts forgotten by France, Wales, Croatia etc. (6)
7 Cast nets the other way, covering shelters (5)
8 At the end, farmers beg for shower (5)
9 Prepares to scan items at regular intervals (7)
14 Cover it up properly with some dress that's valuable (10)
17 Setter's program gets appreciation after chief developers withdraw (9)
18 At heart, Joachim Loew unsettled by Spinner's greeting (7)
19 Holy man's row with religious head is more puzzling (8)
22 Stay arrest on mother's intervention (6)
23 Rock-strewn path on city's limit (5)
25 Wise men note skill (5)
27 Break for short siesta (4)

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 A drug district — space that's largely stoned (8,4)
10 Section of epic cryptic by Exa (5)
11 It can nurse on destruction/loss of treasure, basically (9)
12 Clip hidden by dupatta-choli (6)
13 Collected CD having mix of love poems (8)
15 Saved penalty at the beginning by substitute, to get draw (9)
16 Fledgelings have an advantage (4)
20 English defenders' corners resulting in goals (4)
21 Advocate takes up second half of expert's broadcast (9)
24 Pressure's about making money at the start of business (8)
26 Film on fish extremely elegant (6)
28 Mobile roaming — it means moving from one area to another! (9) MIGRATION
29 New form of energy mostly environment-friendly (5) GREEN
30 Fellow criminal to portray me differently (12) CONTEMPORARY
DOWN
2 Protected the elders' ground (9)
3 Hesitation standing in the way of duty/work (8)
4 Drop-out appears before American University (4)
5 Figured out Spinner's Across clue (twelve-lettered) finally (10)
6 Extraordinary Portuguese guts forgotten by France, Wales, Croatia etc. (6)
7 Cast nets the other way, covering shelters (5) TENTS
8 At the end, farmers beg for shower (5) SPRAY
9 Prepares to scan items at regular intervals (7)
14 Cover it up properly with some dress that's valuable (10)
17 Setter's program gets appreciation after chief developers withdraw (9)
18 At heart, Joachim Loew unsettled by Spinner's greeting (7)
19 Holy man's row with religious head is more puzzling (8)
22 Stay arrest on mother's intervention (6)
23 Rock-strewn path on city's limit (5)
25 Wise men note skill (5)
27 Break for short siesta (4)

[Richardbiasy]

ACROSS
1 A drug district — space that's largely stoned (8,4)
10 Section of epic cryptic by Exa (5) PIECE
11 It can nurse on destruction/loss of treasure, basically (9)
12 Clip hidden by dupatta-choli (6) ATTACH
13 Collected CD having mix of love poems (8) COMPOSED
15 Saved penalty at the beginning by substitute, to get draw (9) PRESERVED
16 Fledgelings have an advantage (4) EDGE
20 English defenders' corners resulting in goals (4) ENDS
21 Advocate takes up second half of expert's broadcast (9)
24 Pressure's about making money at the start of business (8)
26 Film on fish extremely elegant (6)
28 Mobile roaming — it means moving from one area to another! (9) MIGRATION
29 New form of energy mostly environment-friendly (5) GREEN
30 Fellow criminal to portray me differently (12) CONTEMPORARY
DOWN
2 Protected the elders' ground (9) SHELTERED
3 Hesitation standing in the way of duty/work (8)
4 Drop-out appears before American University (4) OMIT
5 Figured out Spinner's Across clue (twelve-lettered) finally (10)
6 Extraordinary Portuguese guts forgotten by France, Wales, Croatia etc. (6)
7 Cast nets the other way, covering shelters (5) TENTS
8 At the end, farmers beg for shower (5) SPRAY
9 Prepares to scan items at regular intervals (7)
14 Cover it up properly with some dress that's valuable (10) PRODUCTIVE
17 Setter's program gets appreciation after chief developers withdraw (9)
18 At heart, Joachim Loew unsettled by Spinner's greeting (7)
19 Holy man's row with religious head is more puzzling (8)
22 Stay arrest on mother's intervention (6)
23 Rock-strewn path on city's limit (5)
25 Wise men note skill (5) MAGIC
27 Break for short siesta (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 A drug district — space that's largely stoned (8,4) ASTEROID BELT
10 Section of epic cryptic by Exa (5) PIECE
11 It can nurse on destruction/loss of treasure, basically (9) INSURANCE
12 Clip hidden by dupatta-choli (6) ATTACH
13 Collected CD having mix of love poems (8) COMPOSED
15 Saved penalty at the beginning by substitute, to get draw (9) PRESERVED
16 Fledgelings have an advantage (4) EDGE
20 English defenders' corners resulting in goals (4) ENDS
21 Advocate takes up second half of expert's broadcast (9) ADVERTISE
24 Pressure's about making money at the start of business (8) COMMERCE
26 Film on fish extremely elegant (6) CARPET
28 Mobile roaming — it means moving from one area to another! (9) MIGRATION
29 New form of energy mostly environment-friendly (5) GREEN
30 Fellow criminal to portray me differently (12) CONTEMPORARY

DOWN
2 Protected the elders' ground (9) SHELTERED
3 Hesitation standing in the way of duty/work (8)
4 Drop-out appears before American University (4) OMIT
5 Figured out Spinner's Across clue (twelve-lettered) finally (10)
6 Extraordinary Portuguese guts forgotten by France, Wales, Croatia etc. (6)
7 Cast nets the other way, covering shelters (5) TENTS
8 At the end, farmers beg for shower (5) SPRAY
9 Prepares to scan items at regular intervals (7)
14 Cover it up properly with some dress that's valuable (10) PRODUCTIVE
17 Setter's program gets appreciation after chief developers withdraw (9)
18 At heart, Joachim Loew unsettled by Spinner's greeting (7)
19 Holy man's row with religious head is more puzzling (8)
22 Stay arrest on mother's intervention (6)
23 Rock-strewn path on city's limit (5)
25 Wise men note skill (5) MAGIC
27 Break for short siesta (4)

[Russellrvw]

ACROSS
1 A drug district — space that's largely stoned (8,4) ASTEROID BELT
10 Section of epic cryptic by Exa (5) PIECE
11 It can nurse on destruction/loss of treasure, basically (9) INSURANCE
12 Clip hidden by dupatta-choli (6) ATTACH
13 Collected CD having mix of love poems (8) COMPOSED
15 Saved penalty at the beginning by substitute, to get draw (9) PRESERVED
16 Fledgelings have an advantage (4) EDGE
20 English defenders' corners resulting in goals (4) ENDS
21 Advocate takes up second half of expert's broadcast (9) ADVERTISE
24 Pressure's about making money at the start of business (8) COMMERCE
26 Film on fish extremely elegant (6) CARPET
28 Mobile roaming — it means moving from one area to another! (9) MIGRATION
29 New form of energy mostly environment-friendly (5) GREEN
30 Fellow criminal to portray me differently (12) CONTEMPORARY

DOWN
2 Protected the elders' ground (9) SHELTERED
3 Hesitation standing in the way of duty/work (8)
4 Drop-out appears before American University (4) OMIT
5 Figured out Spinner's Across clue (twelve-lettered) finally (10)
6 Extraordinary Portuguese / guts forgotten // by France, Wales, Croatia etc. (6) EUROPE*-guts
7 Cast nets the other way, covering shelters (5) TENTS
8 At the end, farmers beg for shower (5) SPRAY
9 Prepares to scan items at regular intervals (7) (READ)(I-E-S)
14 Cover it up properly with some dress that's valuable (10) PRODUCTIVE
17 Setter's program gets appreciation after chief developers withdraw (9)
18 At heart, Joachim Loew unsettled by Spinner's greeting (7) {WELCO*}{ME} (c+loew)*(me)
19 Holy man's row with religious head is more puzzling (8) (ST)(RANGE)(R)
22 Stay arrest on mother's intervention (6) {RE(MA)IN}
23 Rock-strewn path on city's limit (5)
25 Wise men note skill (5) MAGIC
27 Break for short siesta (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 A drug district — space that's largely stoned (8,4) ASTEROID BELT
10 Section of epic cryptic by Exa (5) PIECE
11 It can nurse on destruction/loss of treasure, basically (9) INSURANCE
12 Clip hidden by dupatta-choli (6) ATTACH
13 Collected CD having mix of love poems (8) COMPOSED
15 Saved penalty at the beginning by substitute, to get draw (9) PRESERVED
16 Fledgelings have an advantage (4) EDGE
20 English defenders' corners resulting in goals (4) ENDS
21 Advocate takes up second half of expert's broadcast (9) ADVERTISE
24 Pressure's about making money at the start of business (8) COMMERCE
26 Film on fish extremely elegant (6) CARPET
28 Mobile roaming — it means moving from one area to another! (9) MIGRATION
29 New form of energy mostly environment-friendly (5) GREEN
30 Fellow criminal to portray me differently (12) CONTEMPORARY

DOWN
2 Protected the elders' ground (9) SHELTERED
3 Hesitation standing in the way of duty/work (8)EXERCISE
4 Drop-out appears before American University (4) OMIT
5 Figured out Spinner's Across clue (twelve-lettered) finally (10)DISCOVERED
6 Extraordinary Portuguese / guts forgotten // by France, Wales, Croatia etc. (6) EUROPE*-guts
7 Cast nets the other way, covering shelters (5) TENTS
8 At the end, farmers beg for shower (5) SPRAY
9 Prepares to scan items at regular intervals (7) (READ)(I-E-S)
14 Cover it up properly with some dress that's valuable (10) PRODUCTIVE
17 Setter's program gets appreciation after chief developers withdraw (9)DISAPPEAR
18 At heart, Joachim Loew unsettled by Spinner's greeting (7) {WELCO*}{ME} (c+loew)*(me)
19 Holy man's row with religious head is more puzzling (8) (ST)(RANGE)(R)
22 Stay arrest on mother's intervention (6) {RE(MA)IN}
23 Rock-strewn path on city's limit (5)STONY
25 Wise men note skill (5) MAGIC
27 Break for short siesta (4)SNAP

:clap::clap::clap: Wow! Another fantastic day!

[Joshuaceada]

Exa

ACROSS
7 Feature hotshot in paper (5)
8 Decline a bet meant to be lost (9)
10 Information given by advertisement's wrong (6)
11 Take off an undergarment – go without it (8)
12 Story about Nicolas penned (8)
13 Famous writer's article on 'ego' broadcast (6)
14 Clear out drawing books from the middle (7)
16 Most affected by endless pain in abdomen (7)
20 Correct wrong year (6)
23 Difficult, at sixteen, to make a living (8)
25 Huge mineral waste suppressed (8)
26 Move over a box (6)
27 Support engineers for nice careers (9)
28 Make love, with hesitation, in film (5)

DOWN
1 Collection of clothes with a fashionable border (8)
2 Writer I shelter with regret (8)
3 I'll help a teetotaller fill ale (7)
4 Shirt tag removed at once (8)
5 Edges away from spoilt electrical unit (6)
6 Kidnap – can't criminal keep quiet about it? (6)
9 Excellent bringing back a prize (4)
15 To state "no" is another way of expressing dislike (8)
17 Stuff husband took back home (8)
18 Read and write down date as suggested (8)
19 Put back a revolting flavour (7)
21 Motivate learner to pursue professional training (6)
22 Flourish in a game by capturing bishop instead of rook (6)
24 Power cut in stadium causing irritation (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11755/article8865788.ece

[Richardbiasy]

ACROSS
7 Feature hotshot in paper (5)
8 Decline a bet meant to be lost (9) ABATEMENT
10 Information given by advertisement's wrong (6)
11 Take off an undergarment – go without it (8)
12 Story about Nicolas penned (8)
13 Famous writer's article on 'ego' broadcast (6)
14 Clear out drawing books from the middle (7)
16 Most affected by endless pain in abdomen (7)
20 Correct wrong year (6)
23 Difficult, at sixteen, to make a living (8)
25 Huge mineral waste suppressed (8)
26 Move over a box (6)
27 Support engineers for nice careers (9)
28 Make love, with hesitation, in film (5)

DOWN
1 Collection of clothes with a fashionable border (8)
2 Writer I shelter with regret (8)
3 I'll help a teetotaller fill ale (7) ABETTER
4 Shirt tag removed at once (8) STRAIGHT
5 Edges away from spoilt electrical unit (6)
6 Kidnap – can't criminal keep quiet about it? (6)
9 Excellent bringing back a prize (4)
15 To state "no" is another way of expressing dislike (8)AVERSION
17 Stuff husband took back home (8)
18 Read and write down date as suggested (8)
19 Put back a revolting flavour (7)
21 Motivate learner to pursue professional training (6)
22 Flourish in a game by capturing bishop instead of rook (6)
24 Power cut in stadium causing irritation (4)

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
7 Feature hotshot in paper (5)
8 Decline a bet meant to be lost (9) ABATEMENT
10 Information given by advertisement's wrong (6)
11 Take off an undergarment – go without it (8)
12 Story about Nicolas penned (8)
13 Famous writer's article on 'ego' broadcast (6)
14 Clear out drawing books from the middle (7) CENTRAL
16 Most affected by endless pain in abdomen (7) STOMACH
20 Correct wrong year (6)
23 Difficult, at sixteen, to make a living (8)
25 Huge mineral waste suppressed (8) COLOSSAL
26 Move over a box (6)
27 Support engineers for nice careers (9)
28 Make love, with hesitation, in film (5)

DOWN
1 Collection of clothes with a fashionable border (8)
2 Writer I shelter with regret (8) PENITENT
3 I'll help a teetotaller fill ale (7) ABETTER
4 Shirt tag removed at once (8) STRAIGHT
5 Edges away from spoilt electrical unit (6)
6 Kidnap – can't criminal keep quiet about it? (6)
9 Excellent bringing back a prize (4)
15 To state "no" is another way of expressing dislike (8)AVERSION
17 Stuff husband took back home (8)
18 Read and write down date as suggested (8)
19 Put back a revolting flavour (7)
21 Motivate learner to pursue professional training (6) PROPEL
22 Flourish in a game by capturing bishop instead of rook (6)
24 Power cut in stadium causing irritation (4)

[Russellign]

ACROSS
7 Feature hotshot in paper (5)
8 Decline a bet meant to be lost (9) ABATEMENT
10 Information given by advertisement's wrong (6)
11 Take off an undergarment – go without it (8)
12 Story about Nicolas penned (8)
13 Famous writer's article on 'ego' broadcast (6) GOETH
14 Clear out drawing books from the middle (7) CENTRAL
16 Most affected by endless pain in abdomen (7) STOMACH
20 Correct wrong year (6)
23 Difficult, at sixteen, to make a living (8)
25 Huge mineral waste suppressed (8) COLOSSAL
26 Move over a box (6)
27 Support engineers for nice careers (9) REINFORCE
28 Make love, with hesitation, in film (5)

DOWN
1 Collection of clothes with a fashionable border (8)
2 Writer I shelter with regret (8) PENITENT
3 I'll help a teetotaller fill ale (7) ABETTER
4 Shirt tag removed at once (8) STRAIGHT
5 Edges away from spoilt electrical unit (6) AMPERE
6 Kidnap – can't criminal keep quiet about it? (6) SNATCH
15 To state "no" is another way of expressing dislike (8)AVERSION
17 Stuff husband took back home (8)
18 Read and write down date as suggested (8)
19 Put back a revolting flavour (7)
21 Motivate learner to pursue professional training (6) PROPEL
22 Flourish in a game by capturing bishop instead of rook (6)
24 Power cut in stadium causing irritation (4) ITCH

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
7 Feature hotshot in paper (5)
8 Decline a bet meant to be lost (9) ABATEMENT
10 Information given by advertisement's wrong (6)
11 Take off an undergarment – go without it (8)
12 Story about Nicolas penned (8)
13 Famous writer's article on 'ego' broadcast (6) GOETH Correction GOETHE
14 Clear out drawing books from the middle (7) CENTRAL
16 Most affected by endless pain in abdomen (7) STOMACH
20 Correct wrong year (6)
23 Difficult, at sixteen, to make a living (8)
25 Huge mineral waste suppressed (8) COLOSSAL
26 Move over a box (6)
27 Support engineers for nice careers (9) REINFORCE
28 Make love, with hesitation, in film (5) LAYER

DOWN
1 Collection of clothes with a fashionable border (8) WARDROBE
2 Writer I shelter with regret (8) PENITENT
3 I'll help a teetotaller fill ale (7) ABETTER
4 Shirt tag removed at once (8) STRAIGHT
5 Edges away from spoilt electrical unit (6) AMPERE
6 Kidnap – can't criminal keep quiet about it? (6) SNATCH
15 To state "no" is another way of expressing dislike (8)AVERSION
17 Stuff husband took back home (8) MATERIAL
18 Read and write down date as suggested (8) CONNOTED
19 Put back a revolting flavour (7)
21 Motivate learner to pursue professional training (6) PROPEL
22 Flourish in a game by capturing bishop instead of rook (6) ABOUND
24 Power cut in stadium causing irritation (4) ITCH

[uokhiqe]

ACROSS
7 Feature hotshot in paper (5) FACET
8 Decline a bet meant to be lost (9) ABATEMENT
10 Information given by advertisement's wrong (6) ADVICE
11 Take off an undergarment – go without it (8) TRAVESTY
12 Story about Nicolas penned (8) COVERAGE
13 Famous writer's article on 'ego' broadcast (6) GOETH Correction GOETHE
14 Clear out drawing books from the middle (7) CENTRAL
16 Most affected by endless pain in abdomen (7) STOMACH
20 Correct wrong year (6) ADVICE
23 Difficult, at sixteen, to make a living (8)
25 Huge mineral waste suppressed (8) COLOSSAL
26 Move over a box (6)
27 Support engineers for nice careers (9) REINFORCE
28 Make love, with hesitation, in film (5) LAYER

DOWN
1 Collection of clothes with a fashionable border (8) WARDROBE
2 Writer I shelter with regret (8) PENITENT
3 I'll help a teetotaller fill ale (7) ABETTER
4 Shirt tag removed at once (8) STRAIGHT
5 Edges away from spoilt electrical unit (6) AMPERE
6 Kidnap – can't criminal keep quiet about it? (6) SNATCH
15 To state "no" is another way of expressing dislike (8)AVERSION
17 Stuff husband took back home (8) MATERIAL
18 Read and write down date as suggested (8) CONNOTED
19 Put back a revolting flavour (7)
21 Motivate learner to pursue professional training (6) PROPEL
22 Flourish in a game by capturing bishop instead of rook (6) ABOUND
24 Power cut in stadium causing irritation (4) ITCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 Feature hotshot in paper (5) FACET
8 Decline a bet meant to be lost (9) ABATEMENT
10 Information given by advertisement's wrong (6) ADVICE
11 Take off an undergarment – go without it (8) TRAVESTY
12 Story about Nicolas penned (8) COVERAGE
13 Famous writer's article on 'ego' broadcast (6) GOETH Correction GOETHE
14 Clear out drawing books from the middle (7) CENTRAL
16 Most affected by endless pain in abdomen (7) STOMACH
20 Correct wrong year (6) ADVICE
23 Difficult, at sixteen, to make a living (8)EXISTENT
25 Huge mineral waste suppressed (8) COLOSSAL
26 Move over a box (6)CARTON
27 Support engineers for nice careers (9) REINFORCE
28 Make love, with hesitation, in film (5) LAYER

DOWN
1 Collection of clothes with a fashionable border (8) WARDROBE
2 Writer I shelter with regret (8) PENITENT
3 I'll help a teetotaller fill ale (7) ABETTER
4 Shirt tag removed at once (8) STRAIGHT
5 Edges away from spoilt electrical unit (6) AMPERE
6 Kidnap – can't criminal keep quiet about it? (6) SNATCH
15 To state "no" is another way of expressing dislike (8)AVERSION
17 Stuff husband took back home (8) MATERIAL
18 Read and write down date as suggested (8) CONNOTED
19 Put back a revolting flavour (7)REPLACE
21 Motivate learner to pursue professional training (6) PROPEL
22 Flourish in a game by capturing bishop instead of rook (6) ABOUND
24 Power cut in stadium causing irritation (4) ITCH

:clap::clap::clap: Good times continuing!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

ACROSS
1 Summon girl for vocation (7)
5 Boy to set apart voting slip (6)
9 Means to change directory listings (5)
10 Command One in Artillery (9)
11 Accepts invitation to drink (5,2)
12 Doctor talks on and on limitlessly and becomes less interesting (7)
13 Stretch son going east for shades (5)
14 Places of chaos where there is something to munch (9)
16 Where head of team's seen twice in a hazy state (9)
19 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5)
21 Stop officer commanding beginning to criticise duel in an unacceptable manner (7)
23 Hold over small girl's cry of praise (7)
24 If you're are in this, you won't be at ease (9)
25 Girl takes Gridman for a drink (5)
26 Photocopies leave out nothing of the old Emperor (6)
27 True, Ceres is running around home (7)

DOWN
1 Approved walk (14)
2 Chuck the French doctor's relative? (7)
3 Maintains it's sin – too bad – that grabs son (7)
4 Great publisher in good, small classifications (9)
5 Waited patiently – I had, in bed (5)
6 Yearn for a turn in the distant past (4,3)
7 Vehicle volume (7)
8 Typical MLA, perhaps (14)
15 Order: Reship ten surgical saws (9)
17 Windsor, e.g., is not for casual Fridays (7)
18 Nothing follows Agatha Christie's character in old biannual event (7)
19 Greek character gets revised slip in time (7)
20 Tactful handling of female, fashionable, essentially lesser (7)
22 Prepares altered diets (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11756/article8870796.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Summon girl for vocation (7) CALLING
5 Boy to set apart voting slip (6) BALLOT
9 Means to change directory listings (5) NAMES
10 Command One in Artillery (9)
11 Accepts invitation to drink (5,2)
12 Doctor talks on and on limitlessly and becomes less interesting (7)
13 Stretch son going east for shades (5)
14 Places of chaos where there is something to munch (9)
16 Where head of team's seen twice in a hazy state (9)
19 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5)
21 Stop officer commanding beginning to criticise duel in an unacceptable manner (7)
23 Hold over small girl's cry of praise (7)
24 If you're are in this, you won't be at ease (9)
25 Girl takes Gridman for a drink (5)
26 Photocopies leave out nothing of the old Emperor (6)
27 True, Ceres is running around home (7)

DOWN
1 Approved walk (14)
2 Chuck the French doctor's relative? (7)
3 Maintains it's sin – too bad – that grabs son (7) INSISTS
4 Great publisher in good, small classifications (9)
5 Waited patiently – I had, in bed (5) BIDED
6 Yearn for a turn in the distant past (4,3)
7 Vehicle volume (7)
8 Typical MLA, perhaps (14)
15 Order: Reship ten surgical saws (9)
17 Windsor, e.g., is not for casual Fridays (7)
18 Nothing follows Agatha Christie's character in old biannual event (7)
19 Greek character gets revised slip in time (7)
20 Tactful handling of female, fashionable, essentially lesser (7)
22 Prepares altered diets (5)

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 Summon girl for vocation (7) CALLING
5 Boy to set apart voting slip (6) BALLOT
9 Means to change directory listings (5) NAMES
10 Command One in Artillery (9) ORDINANCE
11 Accepts invitation to drink (5,2)
12 Doctor talks on and on limitlessly and becomes less interesting (7)
13 Stretch son going east for shades (5)
14 Places of chaos where there is something to munch (9)
16 Where head of team's seen twice in a hazy state (9)
19 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5) ELFIN
21 Stop officer commanding beginning to criticise duel in an unacceptable manner (7)
23 Hold over small girl's cry of praise (7)
24 If you're are in this, you won't be at ease (9) ATTENTION
25 Girl takes Gridman for a drink (5) LASSI
26 Photocopies leave out nothing of the old Emperor (6)
27 True, Ceres is running around home (7) SINCERE

DOWN
1 Approved walk (14)
2 Chuck the French doctor's relative? (7)
3 Maintains it's sin – too bad – that grabs son (7) INSISTS
4 Great publisher in good, small classifications (9)
5 Waited patiently – I had, in bed (5) BIDED
6 Yearn for a turn in the distant past (4,3)
7 Vehicle volume (7)
8 Typical MLA, perhaps (14)
15 Order: Reship ten surgical saws (9)
17 Windsor, e.g., is not for casual Fridays (7)
18 Nothing follows Agatha Christie's character in old biannual event (7)
19 Greek character gets revised slip in time (7)
20 Tactful handling of female, fashionable, essentially lesser (7)
22 Prepares altered diets (5)

[Richardbiasy]

ACROSS
1 Summon girl for vocation (7) CALLING
5 Boy to set apart voting slip (6) BALLOT
9 Means to change directory listings (5) NAMES
10 Command One in Artillery (9) ORDINANCE
11 Accepts invitation to drink (5,2)
12 Doctor talks on and on limitlessly and becomes less interesting (7)
13 Stretch son going east for shades (5)
14 Places of chaos where there is something to munch (9)
16 Where head of team's seen twice in a hazy state (9) TENNESSE
19 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5) ELFIN
21 Stop officer commanding beginning to criticise duel in an unacceptable manner (7)
23 Hold over small girl's cry of praise (7) HOSANNA
24 If you're are in this, you won't be at ease (9) ATTENTION
25 Girl takes Gridman for a drink (5) LASSI
26 Photocopies leave out nothing of the old Emperor (6)XERXES
27 True, Ceres is running around home (7) SINCERE

DOWN
1 Approved walk (14)
2 Chuck the French doctor's relative? (7)
3 Maintains it's sin – too bad – that grabs son (7) INSISTS
4 Great publisher in good, small classifications (9)
5 Waited patiently – I had, in bed (5) BIDED
6 Yearn for a turn in the distant past (4,3)
7 Vehicle volume (7)
8 Typical MLA, perhaps (14) REPRESENTATIVE
15 Order: Reship ten surgical saws (9)
17 Windsor, e.g., is not for casual Fridays (7)
18 Nothing follows Agatha Christie's character in old biannual event (7)
19 Greek character gets revised slip in time (7) EPSILON
20 Tactful handling of female, fashionable, essentially lesser (7)
22 Prepares altered diets (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Summon girl for vocation (7) CALLING
5 Boy to set apart voting slip (6) BALLOT
9 Means to change directory listings (5) NAMES
10 Command One in Artillery (9) ORDINANCE
11 Accepts invitation to drink (5,2) TAKES UP
12 Doctor talks on and on limitlessly and becomes less interesting (7) DRABBER
13 Stretch son going east for shades (5) TINTS
14 Places of chaos where there is something to munch (9) NUTHOUSES
16 Where head of team's seen twice in a hazy state (9) TENNESSE
19 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5) ELFIN
21 Stop officer commanding beginning to criticise duel in an unacceptable manner (7) OCCLUDE
23 Hold over small girl's cry of praise (7) HOSANNA
24 If you're are in this, you won't be at ease (9) ATTENTION
25 Girl takes Gridman for a drink (5) LASSI
26 Photocopies leave out nothing of the old Emperor (6)XERXES
27 True, Ceres is running around home (7) SINCERE

DOWN
1 Approved walk (14)
2 Chuck the French doctor's relative? (7)
3 Maintains it's sin – too bad – that grabs son (7) INSISTS
4 Great publisher in good, small classifications (9)
5 Waited patiently – I had, in bed (5) BIDED
6 Yearn for a turn in the distant past (4,3)
7 Vehicle volume (7)
8 Typical MLA, perhaps (14) REPRESENTATIVE
15 Order: Reship ten surgical saws (9)
17 Windsor, e.g., is not for casual Fridays (7)
18 Nothing follows Agatha Christie's character in old biannual event (7)
19 Greek character gets revised slip in time (7) EPSILON
20 Tactful handling of female, fashionable, essentially lesser (7)
22 Prepares altered diets (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Summon girl for vocation (7) CALLING
5 Boy to set apart voting slip (6) BALLOT
9 Means to change directory listings (5) NAMES
10 Command One in Artillery (9) ORDINANCE
11 Accepts invitation to drink (5,2) TAKES UP
12 Doctor talks on and on limitlessly and becomes less interesting (7) DRABBER
13 Stretch son going east for shades (5) TINTS
14 Places of chaos where there is something to munch (9) NUTHOUSES
16 Where head of team's seen twice in a hazy state (9) TENNESSE
19 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5) ELFIN
21 Stop officer commanding beginning to criticise duel in an unacceptable manner (7) OCCLUDE
23 Hold over small girl's cry of praise (7) HOSANNA
24 If you're are in this, you won't be at ease (9) ATTENTION
25 Girl takes Gridman for a drink (5) LASSI
26 Photocopies leave out nothing of the old Emperor (6)XERXES
27 True, Ceres is running around home (7) SINCERE

DOWN
1 Approved walk (14)CONSTITUTIONAL
2 Chuck the French doctor's relative? (7)LAMBKIN
3 Maintains it's sin – too bad – that grabs son (7) INSISTS
4 Great publisher in good, small classifications (9)GROUPINGS
5 Waited patiently – I had, in bed (5) BIDED
6 Yearn for a turn in the distant past (4,3)LONG AGO
7 Vehicle volume (7)OMNIBUS
8 Typical MLA, perhaps (14) REPRESENTATIVE
15 Order: Reship ten surgical saws (9)TREPHINES
17 Windsor, e.g., is not for casual Fridays (7)NECKTIE
18 Nothing follows Agatha Christie's character in old biannual event (7)EQUINOX
19 Greek character gets revised slip in time (7) EPSILON
20 Tactful handling of female, fashionable, essentially lesser (7)FINESSE
22 Prepares altered diets (5)EDITS

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

ACROSS
1 Making sense of company at this place by odd neta (8)
5 It sucks (6)
10 Stern joke about artist possessing appeal (7)
11 Gossip wife buried in vast expanse with little glory (7)
12 Counsel retired hard up and without capital (6)
13 What one who doesn't mind may say (3,2,3)
15 Tax obligation (4)
16 Local rider going round mountain chain (10)
18 Too clever a cleric? (10)
20 Not pro (4)
23 Unaware enough to be home with no money at all (8)
24 Plan to perform in a short time (6)
26 Big stayer distributing mineral (7)
27 Shout of disapproval about posh talk is a source of concern (7)
28 Key duo scattering old currency (6)
29 Note ever-vacillating New Delhi's top priest (8)

DOWN
1 The star that would give 'hep dice'? (7,8)
2 Protective gear for Dhara doing acrobatics in hard time (4,3)
3 Service club's old-fashioned phone (6)
4 Sister's report is contrary to all (4)
6 A long way to engage a hack who is friendly (8)
7 Figure out what one may do with a tangled web (7)
8 Angel could claim to provide for stars (10,5)
9 Agreement by one on musical instrument (9)
14 No moaner's displaying prominent feature on face (5,4)
17 Trained cadet due for transfer (8)
19 Church's new ploy almost toward the middle (7)
21 Significant lack of a kind of furniture, apparently (7)
22 Twist Tamil leader's point of view (6)
25 Limited groove for French priest (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11757/article8875666.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Making sense of company at this place by odd neta (8) COHERENT (CO)(HERE)(NeTa)
5 It sucks (6)
10 Stern joke about artist possessing appeal (7)PURITAN {PU R(IT)A N}
11 Gossip wife buried in vast expanse with little glory (7)
12 Counsel retired hard up and without capital (6)
13 What one who doesn't mind may say (3,2,3)
15 Tax obligation (4) DUTY (DD)
16 Local rider going round mountain chain (10)
18 Too clever a cleric? (10)
20 Not pro (4)
23 Unaware enough to be home with no money at all (8)
24 Plan to perform in a short time (6)
26 Big stayer distributing mineral (7)
27 Shout of disapproval about posh talk is a source of concern (7)
28 Key duo scattering old currency (6)
29 Note ever-vacillating New Delhi's top priest (8)

DOWN
1 The star that would give 'hep dice'? (7,8) CEPHEID VARIABLE (RA OF HEP DICE)
2 Protective gear for Dhara doing acrobatics in hard time (4,3) HARD HAT H (DHARA)* T
3 Service club's old-fashioned phone (6)
4 Sister's report is contrary to all (4)
6 A long way to engage a hack who is friendly (8)
7 Figure out what one may do with a tangled web (7)
8 Angel could claim to provide for stars (10,5)
9 Agreement by one on musical instrument (9)
14 No moaner's displaying prominent feature on face (5,4)
17 Trained cadet due for transfer (8)
19 Church's new ploy almost toward the middle (7)
21 Significant lack of a kind of furniture, apparently (7)
22 Twist Tamil leader's point of view (6)
25 Limited groove for French priest (4)

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 Making sense of company at this place by odd neta (8) COHERENT (CO)(HERE)(NeTa)
5 It sucks (6)
10 Stern joke about artist possessing appeal (7)PURITAN {PU R(IT)A N}
11 Gossip wife buried in vast expanse with little glory (7) CHINWAG
12 Counsel retired hard up and without capital (6)
13 What one who doesn't mind may say (3,2,3) NOT AT ALL
15 Tax obligation (4) DUTY (DD)
16 Local rider going round mountain chain (10)
18 Too clever a cleric? (10)
20 Not pro (4)
23 Unaware enough to be home with no money at all (8)
24 Plan to perform in a short time (6)
26 Big stayer distributing mineral (7)
27 Shout of disapproval about posh talk is a source of concern (7)
28 Key duo scattering old currency (6)
29 Note ever-vacillating New Delhi's top priest (8)

DOWN
1 The star that would give 'hep dice'? (7,8) CEPHEID VARIABLE (RA OF HEP DICE)
2 Protective gear for Dhara doing acrobatics in hard time (4,3) HARD HAT H (DHARA)* T
3 Service club's old-fashioned phone (6)
4 Sister's report is contrary to all (4) NONE
6 A long way to engage a hack who is friendly (8) AMICABLE
7 Figure out what one may do with a tangled web (7) UNWEAVE
8 Angel could claim to provide for stars (10,5)
9 Agreement by one on musical instrument (9)
14 No moaner's displaying prominent feature on face (5,4)
17 Trained cadet due for transfer (8)
19 Church's new ploy almost toward the middle (7)
21 Significant lack of a kind of furniture, apparently (7)
22 Twist Tamil leader's point of view (6)
25 Limited groove for French priest (4)

[Richardbiasy]

ACROSS
1 Making sense of company at this place by odd neta (8) COHERENT (CO)(HERE)(NeTa)
5 It sucks (6)
10 Stern joke about artist possessing appeal (7)PURITAN {PU R(IT)A N}
11 Gossip wife buried in vast expanse with little glory (7) CHINWAG
12 Counsel retired hard up and without capital (6)
13 What one who doesn't mind may say (3,2,3) NOT AT ALL
15 Tax obligation (4) DUTY (DD)
16 Local rider going round mountain chain (10)
18 Too clever a cleric? (10)
20 Not pro (4)
23 Unaware enough to be home with no money at all (8) INNOCENT
24 Plan to perform in a short time (6)
26 Big stayer distributing mineral (7)
27 Shout of disapproval about posh talk is a source of concern (7)
28 Key duo scattering old currency (6)
29 Note ever-vacillating New Delhi's top priest (8) REVEREND

DOWN
1 The star that would give 'hep dice'? (7,8) CEPHEID VARIABLE (RA OF HEP DICE)
2 Protective gear for Dhara doing acrobatics in hard time (4,3) HARD HAT H (DHARA)* T
3 Service club's old-fashioned phone (6)
4 Sister's report is contrary to all (4) NONE
6 A long way to engage a hack who is friendly (8) AMICABLE
7 Figure out what one may do with a tangled web (7) UNWEAVE
8 Angel could claim to provide for stars (10,5) MAGELLANIC CLOUD
9 Agreement by one on musical instrument (9)ACCORDION
14 No moaner's displaying prominent feature on face (5,4)
17 Trained cadet due for transfer (8) EDUCATED
19 Church's new ploy almost toward the middle (7)
21 Significant lack of a kind of furniture, apparently (7)
22 Twist Tamil leader's point of view (6)
25 Limited groove for French priest (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Making sense of company at this place by odd neta (8) COHERENT (CO)(HERE)(NeTa)
5 It sucks (6) VACUUM
10 Stern joke about artist possessing appeal (7)PURITAN {PU R(IT)A N}
11 Gossip wife buried in vast expanse with little glory (7) CHINWAG
12 Counsel retired hard up and without capital (6)
13 What one who doesn't mind may say (3,2,3) NOT AT ALL
15 Tax obligation (4) DUTY (DD)
16 Local rider going round mountain chain (10) CORDILLERA
18 Too clever a cleric? (10) ARCHDEACON
20 Not pro (4) ANTI
23 Unaware enough to be home with no money at all (8) INNOCENT
24 Plan to perform in a short time (6) TACTIC
26 Big stayer distributing mineral (7)
27 Shout of disapproval about posh talk is a source of concern (7)
28 Key duo scattering old currency (6)
29 Note ever-vacillating New Delhi's top priest (8) REVEREND

DOWN
1 The star that would give 'hep dice'? (7,8) CEPHEID VARIABLE (RA OF HEP DICE)
2 Protective gear for Dhara doing acrobatics in hard time (4,3) HARD HAT H (DHARA)* T
3 Service club's old-fashioned phone (6)
4 Sister's report is contrary to all (4) NONE
6 A long way to engage a hack who is friendly (8) AMICABLE
7 Figure out what one may do with a tangled web (7) UNWEAVE
8 Angel could claim to provide for stars (10,5) MAGELLANIC CLOUD
9 Agreement by one on musical instrument (9)ACCORDION
14 No moaner's displaying prominent feature on face (5,4)
17 Trained cadet due for transfer (8) EDUCATED
19 Church's new ploy almost toward the middle (7)
21 Significant lack of a kind of furniture, apparently (7)
22 Twist Tamil leader's point of view (6)
25 Limited groove for French priest (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Making sense of company at this place by odd neta (8) COHERENT (CO)(HERE)(NeTa)
5 It sucks (6) VACUUM
10 Stern joke about artist possessing appeal (7)PURITAN {PU R(IT)A N}
11 Gossip wife buried in vast expanse with little glory (7) CHINWAG
12 Counsel retired hard up and without capital (6)
13 What one who doesn't mind may say (3,2,3) NOT AT ALL
15 Tax obligation (4) DUTY (DD)
16 Local rider going round mountain chain (10) CORDILLERA
18 Too clever a cleric? (10) ARCHDEACON
20 Not pro (4) ANTI
23 Unaware enough to be home with no money at all (8) INNOCENT
24 Plan to perform in a short time (6) TACTIC
26 Big stayer distributing mineral (7)BARYTES
27 Shout of disapproval about posh talk is a source of concern (7)
28 Key duo scattering old currency (6)ESCUDO
29 Note ever-vacillating New Delhi's top priest (8) REVEREND

DOWN
1 The star that would give 'hep dice'? (7,8) CEPHEID VARIABLE (RA OF HEP DICE)
2 Protective gear for Dhara doing acrobatics in hard time (4,3) HARD HAT H (DHARA)* T
3 Service club's old-fashioned phone (6)ROTARY
4 Sister's report is contrary to all (4) NONE
6 A long way to engage a hack who is friendly (8) AMICABLE
7 Figure out what one may do with a tangled web (7) UNWEAVE
8 Angel could claim to provide for stars (10,5) MAGELLANIC CLOUD
9 Agreement by one on musical instrument (9)ACCORDION
14 No moaner's displaying prominent feature on face (5,4)ROMAN NOSE
17 Trained cadet due for transfer (8) EDUCATED
19 Church's new ploy almost toward the middle (7)CENTRIC
21 Significant lack of a kind of furniture, apparently (7)
22 Twist Tamil leader's point of view (6)
25 Limited groove for French priest (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Making sense of company at this place by odd neta (8) COHERENT (CO)(HERE)(NeTa)
5 It sucks (6) VACUUM
10 Stern joke about artist possessing appeal (7)PURITAN {PU R(IT)A N}
11 Gossip wife buried in vast expanse with little glory (7) CHINWAG
12 Counsel retired hard up and without capital (6)EXHORT
13 What one who doesn't mind may say (3,2,3) NOT AT ALL
15 Tax obligation (4) DUTY (DD)
16 Local rider going round mountain chain (10) CORDILLERA
18 Too clever a cleric? (10) ARCHDEACON
20 Not pro (4) ANTI
23 Unaware enough to be home with no money at all (8) INNOCENT
24 Plan to perform in a short time (6) TACTIC
26 Big stayer distributing mineral (7)BARYTES
27 Shout of disapproval about posh talk is a source of concern (7)BUGABOO
28 Key duo scattering old currency (6)ESCUDO
29 Note ever-vacillating New Delhi's top priest (8) REVEREND

DOWN
1 The star that would give 'hep dice'? (7,8) CEPHEID VARIABLE (RA OF HEP DICE)
2 Protective gear for Dhara doing acrobatics in hard time (4,3) HARD HAT H (DHARA)* T
3 Service club's old-fashioned phone (6)ROTARY
4 Sister's report is contrary to all (4) NONE
6 A long way to engage a hack who is friendly (8) AMICABLE
7 Figure out what one may do with a tangled web (7) UNWEAVE
8 Angel could claim to provide for stars (10,5) MAGELLANIC CLOUD
9 Agreement by one on musical instrument (9)ACCORDION
14 No moaner's displaying prominent feature on face (5,4)ROMAN NOSE
17 Trained cadet due for transfer (8) EDUCATED
19 Church's new ploy almost toward the middle (7)CENTRIC
21 Significant lack of a kind of furniture, apparently (7)NOTABLE
22 Twist Tamil leader's point of view (6)TANGLE
25 Limited groove for French priest (4)ABBE

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

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

ACROSS
1 Fight after fight at riotous cafe — it's caught in selfie (7,4)
9 More relaxed one in France in a sport event (4,3)
10 Treat freely — central need is for source of aromatic oil (3,4)
11 Told derelict to catch with a net (5)
12 Meant to unwind? It's a fuming place (5,4)
13 Nerve in India to get right to bottom (5)
15 Questioned British and Indian neighbours indeed (9)
18 Tease Elisa confusingly after tease without a bit of unction (9)
21 Capital one held nervously (5)
22 Kendo buff, agitated, left early (6,3)
24 Barely manage living — the set grub scanty to the extreme (3,2)
26 Regardless of rest getting dollar for rupee (7)
27 Understand — Lear, when angry, is beginning to emote (7)
28 They are not 'here' for either 'ayes' or 'noes' (11)

DOWN
1 Savings of the trapeze artist? (6,3)
2 Space around new boxing venue (5)
3 A rare buildup around the range is where villagers live (5,4)
4 On return, mother, not old, getting a little tense, lost it ... (4,3)
5 ... be speechless and feign ignorance (3,4)
6 Former wife's performance spot-on (5)
7 In high dudgeon, with Indian vehicle almost packed (8)
8 Men lay no end in Indian fair (4)
14 Unsteady stand about knights’ English abode that is cold and moist (4,4)
16 Taking offence at dinning all over the shop (9)
17 Papers give it, day in and day out, to keep you up-to-date (5,4)
19 They have pressing work (7)
20 Administer English squad (7)
22 Takes away partner to have sex in parts of the garden (4)
23 I care about evergreen shrub (5)
25 I — not a characteristic of Arawakan language (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11758/article8881156.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Fight after fight at riotous cafe — it's caught in selfie (7,4)
9 More relaxed one in France in a sport event (4,3)
10 Treat freely — central need is for source of aromatic oil (3,4)
11 Told derelict to catch with a net (5)
12 Meant to unwind? It's a fuming place (5,4)
13 Nerve in India to get right to bottom (5)
15 Questioned British and Indian neighbours indeed (9)
18 Tease Elisa confusingly after tease without a bit of unction (9)
21 Capital one held nervously (5) DELHI
22 Kendo buff, agitated, left early (6,3)
24 Barely manage living — the set grub scanty to the extreme (3,2)
26 Regardless of rest getting dollar for rupee (7)
27 Understand — Lear, when angry, is beginning to emote (7)
28 They are not 'here' for either 'ayes' or 'noes' (11)

DOWN
1 Savings of the trapeze artist? (6,3)
2 Space around new boxing venue (5) ARENA ARE(N)A
3 A rare buildup around the range is where villagers live (5,4) RURAL AREA {R (URAL) AREA}*
4 On return, mother, not old, getting a little tense, lost it ... (4,3)
5 ... be speechless and feign ignorance (3,4)
6 Former wife's performance spot-on (5) EXACT
7 In high dudgeon, with Indian vehicle almost packed (8)
8 Men lay no end in Indian fair (4) MELA
14 Unsteady stand about knights’ English abode that is cold and moist (4,4)
16 Taking offence at dinning all over the shop (9)
17 Papers give it, day in and day out, to keep you up-to-date (5,4)
19 They have pressing work (7)
20 Administer English squad (7)
22 Takes away partner to have sex in parts of the garden (4)
23 I care about evergreen shrub (5)
25 I — not a characteristic of Arawakan language (5)

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 Fight after fight at riotous cafe — it's caught in selfie (7,4)
9 More relaxed one in France in a sport event (4,3)
10 Treat freely — central need is for source of aromatic oil (3,4)
11 Told derelict to catch with a net (5)
12 Meant to unwind? It's a fuming place (5,4)
13 Nerve in India to get right to bottom (5) NADIR
15 Questioned British and Indian neighbours indeed (9) DEBRIEFED
18 Tease Elisa confusingly after tease without a bit of unction (9)
21 Capital one held nervously (5) DELHI
22 Kendo buff, agitated, left early (6,3) BUNKED OFF
24 Barely manage living — the set grub scanty to the extreme (3,2)
26 Regardless of rest getting dollar for rupee (7) DESPITE
27 Understand — Lear, when angry, is beginning to emote (7) REALISE
28 They are not 'here' for either 'ayes' or 'noes' (11)

DOWN
1 Savings of the trapeze artist? (6,3)
2 Space around new boxing venue (5) ARENA ARE(N)A
3 A rare buildup around the range is where villagers live (5,4) RURAL AREA {R (URAL) AREA}*
4 On return, mother, not old, getting a little tense, lost it ... (4,3)
5 ... be speechless and feign ignorance (3,4)
6 Former wife's performance spot-on (5) EXACT
7 In high dudgeon, with Indian vehicle almost packed (8)
8 Men lay no end in Indian fair (4) MELA
14 Unsteady stand about knights’ English abode that is cold and moist (4,4)
16 Taking offence at dinning all over the shop (9)
17 Papers give it, day in and day out, to keep you up-to-date (5,4)
19 They have pressing work (7)
20 Administer English squad (7)
22 Takes away partner to have sex in parts of the garden (4)
23 I care about evergreen shrub (5)
25 I — not a characteristic of Arawakan language (5)

[Richardbiasy]

ACROSS
1 Fight after fight at riotous cafe — it's caught in selfie (7,4) SPARROW FACE
9 More relaxed one in France in a sport event (4,3) FREE RUN
10 Treat freely — central need is for source of aromatic oil (3,4)
11 Told derelict to catch with a net (5)
12 Meant to unwind? It's a fuming place (5,4) MOUNT ETNA
13 Nerve in India to get right to bottom (5) NADIR
15 Questioned British and Indian neighbours indeed (9) DEBRIEFED
18 Tease Elisa confusingly after tease without a bit of unction (9)
21 Capital one held nervously (5) DELHI
22 Kendo buff, agitated, left early (6,3) BUNKED OFF
24 Barely manage living — the set grub scanty to the extreme (3,2)
26 Regardless of rest getting dollar for rupee (7) DESPITE
27 Understand — Lear, when angry, is beginning to emote (7) REALISE
28 They are not 'here' for either 'ayes' or 'noes' (11)

DOWN
1 Savings of the trapeze artist? (6,3) SAFETY NET
2 Space around new boxing venue (5) ARENA ARE(N)A
3 A rare buildup around the range is where villagers live (5,4) RURAL AREA {R (URAL) AREA}*
4 On return, mother, not old, getting a little tense, lost it ... (4,3)
5 ... be speechless and feign ignorance (3,4)
6 Former wife's performance spot-on (5) EXACT
7 In high dudgeon, with Indian vehicle almost packed (8)
8 Men lay no end in Indian fair (4) MELA
14 Unsteady stand about knights’ English abode that is cold and moist (4,4)
16 Taking offence at dinning all over the shop (9)
17 Papers give it, day in and day out, to keep you up-to-date (5,4) DAILY NEWS
19 They have pressing work (7)
20 Administer English squad (7)
22 Takes away partner to have sex in parts of the garden (4)
23 I care about evergreen shrub (5)
25 I — not a characteristic of Arawakan language (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Fight after fight at riotous cafe — it's caught in selfie (7,4) SPARROW FACE
9 More relaxed one in France in a sport event (4,3) FREE RUN
10 Treat freely — central need is for source of aromatic oil (3,4)
11 Told derelict to catch with a net (5)
12 Meant to unwind? It's a fuming place (5,4) MOUNT ETNA
13 Nerve in India to get right to bottom (5) NADIR
15 Questioned British and Indian neighbours indeed (9) DEBRIEFED
18 Tease Elisa confusingly after tease without a bit of unction (9)
21 Capital one held nervously (5) DELHI
22 Kendo buff, agitated, left early (6,3) BUNKED OFF
24 Barely manage living — the set grub scanty to the extreme (3,2)
26 Regardless of rest getting dollar for rupee (7) DESPITE
27 Understand — Lear, when angry, is beginning to emote (7) REALISE
28 They are not 'here' for either 'ayes' or 'noes' (11)

DOWN
1 Savings of the trapeze artist? (6,3) SAFETY NET
2 Space around new boxing venue (5) ARENA ARE(N)A
3 A rare buildup around the range is where villagers live (5,4) RURAL AREA {R (URAL) AREA}*
4 On return, mother, not old, getting a little tense, lost it ... (4,3)
5 ... be speechless and feign ignorance (3,4)
6 Former wife's performance spot-on (5) EXACT
7 In high dudgeon, with Indian vehicle almost packed (8)
8 Men lay no end in Indian fair (4) MELA
14 Unsteady stand about knights’ English abode that is cold and moist (4,4)
16 Taking offence at dinning all over the shop (9)
17 Papers give it, day in and day out, to keep you up-to-date (5,4) DAILY NEWS
19 They have pressing work (7) IRONERS
20 Administer English squad (7) ENFORCE
22 Takes away partner to have sex in parts of the garden (4) BEDS
23 I care about evergreen shrub (5) ERICA
25 I — not a characteristic of Arawakan language (5) TAINO

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Fight after fight at riotous cafe — it's caught in selfie (7,4) SPARROW FACE
9 More relaxed one in France in a sport event (4,3) FREE RUN
10 Treat freely — central need is for source of aromatic oil (3,4)
11 Told derelict to catch with a net (5)
12 Meant to unwind? It's a fuming place (5,4) MOUNT ETNA
13 Nerve in India to get right to bottom (5) NADIR
15 Questioned British and Indian neighbours indeed (9) DEBRIEFED
18 Tease Elisa confusingly after tease without a bit of unction (9)
21 Capital one held nervously (5) DELHI
22 Kendo buff, agitated, left early (6,3) BUNKED OFF
24 Barely manage living — the set grub scanty to the extreme (3,2)GET BY
26 Regardless of rest getting dollar for rupee (7) DESPITE
27 Understand — Lear, when angry, is beginning to emote (7) REALISE
28 They are not 'here' for either 'ayes' or 'noes' (11)ABSTENTIONS

DOWN
1 Savings of the trapeze artist? (6,3) SAFETY NET
2 Space around new boxing venue (5) ARENA ARE(N)A
3 A rare buildup around the range is where villagers live (5,4) RURAL AREA {R (URAL) AREA}*
4 On return, mother, not old, getting a little tense, lost it ... (4,3)WENT MAD
5 ... be speechless and feign ignorance (3,4)ACT DUMB
6 Former wife's performance spot-on (5) EXACT
7 In high dudgeon, with Indian vehicle almost packed (8)
8 Men lay no end in Indian fair (4) MELA
14 Unsteady stand about knights’ English abode that is cold and moist (4,4)
16 Taking offence at dinning all over the shop (9)INDIGNANT
17 Papers give it, day in and day out, to keep you up-to-date (5,4) DAILY NEWS
19 They have pressing work (7) IRONERS
20 Administer English squad (7) ENFORCE
22 Takes away partner to have sex in parts of the garden (4) BEDS
23 I care about evergreen shrub (5) ERICA
25 I — not a characteristic of Arawakan language (5) TAINO

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Fight after fight at riotous cafe — it's caught in selfie (7,4) SPARROW FACE
9 More relaxed one in France in a sport event (4,3) FREE RUN
10 Treat freely — central need is for source of aromatic oil (3,4)TEA TREE
11 Told derelict to catch with a net (5)TRAWL
12 Meant to unwind? It's a fuming place (5,4) MOUNT ETNA
13 Nerve in India to get right to bottom (5) NADIR
15 Questioned British and Indian neighbours indeed (9) DEBRIEFED
18 Tease Elisa confusingly after tease without a bit of unction (9)TANTALISE
21 Capital one held nervously (5) DELHI
22 Kendo buff, agitated, left early (6,3) BUNKED OFF
24 Barely manage living — the set grub scanty to the extreme (3,2)GET BY
26 Regardless of rest getting dollar for rupee (7) DESPITE
27 Understand — Lear, when angry, is beginning to emote (7) REALISE
28 They are not 'here' for either 'ayes' or 'noes' (11)ABSTENTIONS

DOWN
1 Savings of the trapeze artist? (6,3) SAFETY NET
2 Space around new boxing venue (5) ARENA ARE(N)A
3 A rare buildup around the range is where villagers live (5,4) RURAL AREA {R (URAL) AREA}*
4 On return, mother, not old, getting a little tense, lost it ... (4,3)WENT MAD
5 ... be speechless and feign ignorance (3,4)ACT DUMB
6 Former wife's performance spot-on (5) EXACT
7 In high dudgeon, with Indian vehicle almost packed (8)WRATHFUL
8 Men lay no end in Indian fair (4) MELA
14 Unsteady stand about knights’ English abode that is cold and moist (4,4)DANK NEST
16 Taking offence at dinning all over the shop (9)INDIGNANT
17 Papers give it, day in and day out, to keep you up-to-date (5,4) DAILY NEWS
19 They have pressing work (7) IRONERS
20 Administer English squad (7) ENFORCE
22 Takes away partner to have sex in parts of the garden (4) BEDS
23 I care about evergreen shrub (5) ERICA
25 I — not a characteristic of Arawakan language (5) TAINO

:clap::clap::clap: Fantastic!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

ACROSS
1 Adorns with ornaments Israelite getting into ponds in Bangladesh (8)
5 American cat from old church property (6)
9 Wager Ma can knit what one would like to wear in winter (4,4)
10 Without warning, nudes burst out. Around 500! (6)
11 Old boy's old English instrument (4)
12 When something is fixed firmly, it stands there thus (10)
15 Problem? Mother's on call (6)
17 Distant church's mockery (5)
19 Skim happily around new capital (5)
20 Take apart intros of unimpressive witticism (6)
23 Persons of mixed racial descent bared flesh awkwardly (4-6)
26 Whiz by menagerie near Maharashtra's capital (4)
27 Bird let fall a bit (6)
28 Let it dawn: holiday comes after 24 hours (8)
30 Displays tapestry featuring head of Yudhishthira (6)
31 Setter's beginning to finish next set's sentence (4,4)

DOWN
1 Fellow of old finds support gathering around injured cow (7)
2 Jack's far gone, without limits, in the “in” talk (6)
3 Leaders of world athletic group move back and forth (3)
4 King's new master (5)
6 Throw out friend dismissing male cook (5)
7 Badly travelling on one road is an insect (8)
8 Can identify and slot old photograph (7)
13 Hold over rising desire, sweetheart! (5)
14 Dip the French nobleman's keen starter (4)
16 Doctor to take advantage of cursor controller (5)
17 Bogus fact kept outside court exercises (4)
18 Where city dweller may live, cherub heartily is one who gives the boost (8)
19 Big, soulful title lets a couple of mothers take cover (7)
21 Little creature is the French doctor's relative (7)
22 Give up on behalf of self? (6)
24 Browbeat youth going after animal (5)
25 Padre drops cover (5)
29 Blossom-to-be boy extremely unsound (3)

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Adorns with ornaments Israelite getting into ponds in Bangladesh (8)
5 American cat from old church property (6)
9 Wager Ma can knit what one would like to wear in winter (4,4)
10 Without warning, nudes burst out. Around 500! (6) SUDDEN NUDES* around D
11 Old boy's old English instrument (4) OBOE
12 When something is fixed firmly, it stands there thus (10)
15 Problem? Mother's on call (6)
17 Distant church's mockery (5) FARCE
19 Skim happily around new capital (5)
20 Take apart intros of unimpressive witticism (6)
23 Persons of mixed racial descent bared flesh awkwardly (4-6)
26 Whiz by menagerie near Maharashtra's capital (4)
27 Bird let fall a bit (6)
28 Let it dawn: holiday comes after 24 hours (8)
30 Displays tapestry featuring head of Yudhishthira (6)
31 Setter's beginning to finish next set's sentence (4,4)

DOWN
1 Fellow of old finds support gathering around injured cow (7)
2 Jack's far gone, without limits, in the “in” talk (6)
3 Leaders of world athletic group move back and forth (3) WAG
4 King's new master (5)
6 Throw out friend dismissing male cook (5)
7 Badly travelling on one road is an insect (8) LADYBIRD
8 Can identify and slot old photograph (7)
13 Hold over rising desire, sweetheart! (5)
14 Dip the French nobleman's keen starter (4)
16 Doctor to take advantage of cursor controller (5)
17 Bogus fact kept outside court exercises (4)
18 Where city dweller may live, cherub heartily is one who gives the boost (8)
19 Big, soulful title lets a couple of mothers take cover (7)
21 Little creature is the French doctor's relative (7)
22 Give up on behalf of self? (6)
24 Browbeat youth going after animal (5)
25 Padre drops cover (5)
29 Blossom-to-be boy extremely unsound (3)

[Richardbiasy]

ACROSS
1 Adorns with ornaments Israelite getting into ponds in Bangladesh (8)
5 American cat from old church property (6)
9 Wager Ma can knit what one would like to wear in winter (4,4) WARM GEAR
10 Without warning, nudes burst out. Around 500! (6) SUDDEN NUDES* around D
11 Old boy's old English instrument (4) OBOE
12 When something is fixed firmly, it stands there thus (10)
15 Problem? Mother's on call (6) SUMMON
17 Distant church's mockery (5) FARCE
19 Skim happily around new capital (5)
20 Take apart intros of unimpressive witticism (6)
23 Persons of mixed racial descent bared flesh awkwardly (4-6)
26 Whiz by menagerie near Maharashtra's capital (4)
27 Bird let fall a bit (6)
28 Let it dawn: holiday comes after 24 hours (8)
30 Displays tapestry featuring head of Yudhishthira (6)
31 Setter's beginning to finish next set's sentence (4,4)

DOWN
1 Fellow of old finds support gathering around injured cow (7)
2 Jack's far gone, without limits, in the “in” talk (6)
3 Leaders of world athletic group move back and forth (3) WAG
4 King's new master (5)
6 Throw out friend dismissing male cook (5)
7 Badly travelling on one road is an insect (8) LADYBIRD
8 Can identify and slot old photograph (7)
13 Hold over rising desire, sweetheart! (5)
14 Dip the French nobleman's keen starter (4)
16 Doctor to take advantage of cursor controller (5)
17 Bogus fact kept outside court exercises (4) FAKE
18 Where city dweller may live, cherub heartily is one who gives the boost (8)
19 Big, soulful title lets a couple of mothers take cover (7)
21 Little creature is the French doctor's relative (7)
22 Give up on behalf of self? (6)
24 Browbeat youth going after animal (5) BULLY
25 Padre drops cover (5) DRAPE
29 Blossom-to-be boy extremely unsound (3)

[Richardbiasy]

Dear MB, you seem to have missed my post at 6.29 AM

[Russellign]

Dear MB, you seem to have missed my post at 6.29 AM

Seen...due to Net problem correction delayed! Net ok now.

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 Adorns with ornaments Israelite getting into ponds in Bangladesh (8)
5 American cat from old church property (6)
9 Wager Ma can knit what one would like to wear in winter (4,4) WARM GEAR
10 Without warning, nudes burst out. Around 500! (6) SUDDEN NUDES* around D
11 Old boy's old English instrument (4) OBOE
12 When something is fixed firmly, it stands there thus (10)
15 Problem? Mother's on call (6) SUMMON
17 Distant church's mockery (5) FARCE
19 Skim happily around new capital (5)
20 Take apart intros of unimpressive witticism (6)
23 Persons of mixed racial descent bared flesh awkwardly (4-6)
26 Whiz by menagerie near Maharashtra's capital (4)
27 Bird let fall a bit (6)
28 Let it dawn: holiday comes after 24 hours (8)
30 Displays tapestry featuring head of Yudhishthira (6)
31 Setter's beginning to finish next set's sentence (4,4)

DOWN
1 Fellow of old finds support gathering around injured cow (7)
2 Jack's far gone, without limits, in the “in” talk (6)
3 Leaders of world athletic group move back and forth (3) WAG
4 King's new master (5) LEARN
6 Throw out friend dismissing male cook (5)
7 Badly travelling on one road is an insect (8) LADYBIRD
8 Can identify and slot old photograph (7)
13 Hold over rising desire, sweetheart! (5)
14 Dip the French nobleman's keen starter (4)
16 Doctor to take advantage of cursor controller (5) MOUSE
17 Bogus fact kept outside court exercises (4) FAKE
18 Where city dweller may live, cherub heartily is one who gives the boost (8) INFLATER
19 Big, soulful title lets a couple of mothers take cover (7) MAHATMA
21 Little creature is the French doctor's relative (7)
22 Give up on behalf of self? (6)
24 Browbeat youth going after animal (5) BULLY
25 Padre drops cover (5) DRAPE
29 Blossom-to-be boy extremely unsound (3) BUD

[deepakgita]

Connected using my Reliance Datacard. Couldn't do so last two days as that too was on the blink. BSNL say they have bocked the HUB due to copyright issues

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Iron commitment ultimately put into state security (6) SAFETY
4 Correct answer about cleric (8) ACCURATE
10 Mineral starts to appear blue and silver in turn (9) ALABASTER
11 Feeling essential to brass ensemble (5) SENSE
12 Text’s aims lie in unravelling philosophy (14) EXISTENTIALISM
14 Charges to screen large fights (5)
16 Trace idea reforms wipe out (9)
17 State endless desire, then deceive with misdeed (9)
19 Joint work about semiaquatic mammal (5)
21 Opposing action from token ruler? (14)
24 Notice colour around snake (5)
25 Queen with sign joined by secretary in court before artist (9)
26 Settle with noble publican (8)
27 Performed unusually adeptly, short of time (6)


DOWN
1 Reduced depth in amendment of second law (6-4)
2 Delicate piece of cloth in folder (7)
3 Child, when tucked in, warm (5)
5 Character at home with a burden accepting new one? (8,6)
6 Comedian finally among us, mischievous kind (9)
7 Inability to remember bad men dividing continent (7)
8 Always this crossword? Not half (4)
9 Painter showing variety of planet’s scenery (7,7)
13 Earlier group full of energy loudly followed by rising idol (10)
15 Rogue doctor absorbed by working on clues (9)
18 Today, surrounded by signs of approval, climbing mountain (7)
20 Quiet duck, truly wild fowl (7)
22 Shock upset father and friend (5)
23 End story in hearing (4)


GRID at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-sunday-crossword/article8887177.ece

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

ACROSS
8 Cool hanging seen in international club right away (6)
9 Involved in changes to dateline (8)
10 Gathering around to censure and slight in the extreme (8)
11 Uniformly smooth appearance for fabric (6)
12 Notice hate, think positively (4,2,2,3,4)
14 Some saucer, a microwavable material (7)
16 Ordinary writing describing work plan (7)
19 Safe gadget providing digital security (11,4)
22 Firm to consider stifling rule (6)
24 City of Los Angeles housing a hindu establishment (8)
25 One elected member sanctioned it is understood (8)
26 Value of property surrounding desert they cut in half (6)

DOWN
1 Gangster stole crack (8)
2 I have to pretend at first to be busy (6)
3 Walker ran despite signal (10)
4 Agree to have a bite of rib perhaps (2,2,3)
5 Waste matter blocking curb (4)
6 Near a faucet carrying cold alcoholic drink (8)
7 Rearing say baby twins (6)
13 Cannon fodder here for some animals (4,2,4)
15 Leisurely walk included time for some beer (5,3)
17 Leave letter K in wrong section (4,4)
18 Couple of articles written about grant for sportsperson (7)
20 Promptly put up broadcast number (2,4)
21 Disabled boy winning one over (4,2)
23 Yen to behead a waterbird? That's disgusting (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11760/article8893947.ece

[negoicevemuz]

*DatePost Thanks / Like*

Buzzer

ACROSS
8 Cool hanging seen in international club right away (6) ICICLE
9 Involved in changes to dateline (8) ENTAILED
10 Gathering around to censure and slight in the extreme (8)
11 Uniformly smooth appearance for fabric (6)
12 Notice hate, think positively (4,2,2,3,4)
14 Some saucer, a microwavable material (7) CERAMIC
16 Ordinary writing describing work plan (7)
19 Safe gadget providing digital security (11,4)
22 Firm to consider stifling rule (6)
24 City of Los Angeles housing a hindu establishment (8)
25 One elected member sanctioned it is understood (8)
26 Value of property surrounding desert they cut in half (6)

DOWN
1 Gangster stole crack (8)
2 I have to pretend at first to be busy (6) ACTIVE
3 Walker ran despite signal (10)
4 Agree to have a bite of rib perhaps (2,2,3)
5 Waste matter blocking curb (4)
6 Near a faucet carrying cold alcoholic drink (8)
7 Rearing say baby twins (6)
13 Cannon fodder here for some animals (4,2,4)
15 Leisurely walk included time for some beer (5,3) AMBERALE
17 Leave letter K in wrong section (4,4)
18 Couple of articles written about grant for sportsperson (7)
20 Promptly put up broadcast number (2,4)
21 Disabled boy winning one over (4,2)
23 Yen to behead a waterbird? That's disgusting (4)

[Richardbiasy]

Casually checked to see the status. Glad that it is active.

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

ACROSS
1 Recurring characters in comic turned right incoherent (5)
4 A TV series, controversially bold (9)
9 Put a new cover on book to return (7)
10 Current express charges (7)
11 Unlike Dracula saga in story lines ... (2,7)
12 ... because of love song at first (3,2)
13 After retirement I would be getting new fringe and a temporary tattoo (6)
15 Time to stop getting into additional loan (8)
18 Going around current favourite and individual port city (4,4)
19 Man caught in charge is furious (6)
22 Falsifies/assumes name to get rights to another's property (5)
24 Damage from driving out in rain (9)
26 Inputs altering litmus, acids essentially (7)
27 Managed to rebut judge's report (7)
28 Work's environment related therefore income mostly trifling (9)
29 Swayed by sound variety of leather (5)

DOWN
1 Weapon set to hold attention (7)
2 At heart grizzly bear, fantastic wild creature (5)
3 Expression of agreement from U SA? (3,4,2)
4 Warm painting hung outside study (6)
5 Donatism unlikely to get holy status (8)
6 Wandered like a group of animals heading southwards (5)
7 Travelling object in time seen over Northern Territory (9)
8 I saw pronouncedly ugly building (7)
14 Trendy event (9)
16 Wordbook has suture misspelled (9)
17 Being short-handed, ultimately firm was shot (8)
18 Musical piece with rousing section of trumpets, electrifying (7)
20 Navy chief engineer breaking rules for grant (7)
21 Picture no end to pleasant excursion (6)
23 Reject special pot of tea (5)
25 Representation of one million years (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11761/article8897484.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Recurring characters in comic turned right incoherent (5)
4 A TV series, controversially bold (9)
9 Put a new cover on book to return (7)
10 Current express charges (7)
11 Unlike Dracula saga in story lines ... (2,7)
12 ... because of love song at first (3,2) DUE TO
13 After retirement I would be getting new fringe and a temporary tattoo (6)
15 Time to stop getting into additional loan (8) MORTGAGE
18 Going around current favourite and individual port city (4,4)
19 Man caught in charge is furious (6)
22 Falsifies/assumes name to get rights to another's property (5)
24 Damage from driving out in rain (9)
26 Inputs altering litmus, acids essentially (7)
27 Managed to rebut judge's report (7)
28 Work's environment related therefore income mostly trifling (9)
29 Swayed by sound variety of leather (5)

DOWN
1 Weapon set to hold attention (7)
2 At heart grizzly bear, fantastic wild creature (5)ZEBRA
3 Expression of agreement from U SA? (3,4,2)
4 Warm painting hung outside study (6)
5 Donatism unlikely to get holy status (8)SAINTDOM
6 Wandered like a group of animals heading southwards (5)
7 Travelling object in time seen over Northern Territory (9)
8 I saw pronouncedly ugly building (7)EYESORE
14 Trendy event (9)
16 Wordbook has suture misspelled (9)
17 Being short-handed, ultimately firm was shot (8)
18 Musical piece with rousing section of trumpets, electrifying (7)
20 Navy chief engineer breaking rules for grant (7)
21 Picture no end to pleasant excursion (6)
23 Reject special pot of tea (5)
25 Representation of one million years (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Recurring characters in comic turned right incoherent (5) FUZZY
4 A TV series, controversially bold (9) ASSERTIVE
9 Put a new cover on book to return (7) REBOUND
10 Current express charges (7) INVOICE
11 Unlike Dracula saga in story lines ... (2,7) AS AGAINST
12 ... because of love song at first (3,2) DUE TO
13 After retirement I would be getting new fringe and a temporary tattoo (6)
15 Time to stop getting into additional loan (8) MORTGAGE
18 Going around current favourite and individual port city (4,4)
19 Man caught in charge is furious (6)
22 Falsifies/assumes name to get rights to another's property (5)
24 Damage from driving out in rain (9)
26 Inputs altering litmus, acids essentially (7)
27 Managed to rebut judge's report (7)
28 Work's environment related therefore income mostly trifling (9)
29 Swayed by sound variety of leather (5)

DOWN
1 Weapon set to hold attention (7)
2 At heart grizzly bear, fantastic wild creature (5)ZEBRA
3 Expression of agreement from U SA? (3,4,2)
4 Warm painting hung outside study (6)
5 Donatism unlikely to get holy status (8)SAINTDOM
6 Wandered like a group of animals heading southwards (5)
7 Travelling object in time seen over Northern Territory (9)
8 I saw pronouncedly ugly building (7)EYESORE
14 Trendy event (9)
16 Wordbook has suture misspelled (9)
17 Being short-handed, ultimately firm was shot (8)
18 Musical piece with rousing section of trumpets, electrifying (7)
20 Navy chief engineer breaking rules for grant (7)
21 Picture no end to pleasant excursion (6)
23 Reject special pot of tea (5)
25 Representation of one million years (5)