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

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
1 Deny time out for girl — give protection (6)
4 Went into dock with a congenital problem (5,3)
9 Dance trainer's lost heart, straying (6)
10 Coppers given order by Royalty — it's cool (8)
12 The crew will curse to put it on (8)
13 Bear witness for a dead Italian leader (6)
15 Be in charge — make the attempt to enter bids (4,3,5)
18 Knife the rogue — it gives her high standing (8,4)
21 Trainees free to leave home for a festival (6)
22 Meat dish provides pleasure to people (8)
24 Entrance is hidden by centre stage — it attracts fans (8)
25 Black mineral and metal from Northern regions (6)
26 Setter entering final, making changes (8)
27 He stopped short on the way back from city (6)

DOWN
1 Animal rose, came out behind the plant (8)
2 It's painful to see mink with the pawn broker (8)
3 Picture accompanied the draught (4,4,3,4)
5 Yahoo not included (4)
6 Start building station — one will commemorate the event (10,5)
7 Place to test our work force (6)
8 Stout caddie (6)
11 Below the head everything's up on the knee (7)
14 Alternate transport (7)
16 Usual complaint — Peter's girl keeps quiet (3,5)
17 Short run up to a fighting unit (8)
19 Prompt to support others, no time to bail out (6)
20 Guess I'm not allowed any property (6)
23 Sign appealing to workers (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11762/article8901798.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Deny time out for girl — give protection (6)
4 Went into dock with a congenital problem (5,3)
9 Dance trainer's lost heart, straying (6)
10 Coppers given order by Royalty — it's cool (8)
12 The crew will curse to put it on (8)
13 Bear witness for a dead Italian leader (6)
15 Be in charge — make the attempt to enter bids (4,3,5)
18 Knife the rogue — it gives her high standing (8,4) STILETTO HEEL
21 Trainees free to leave home for a festival (6) EASTER
22 Meat dish provides pleasure to people (8)
24 Entrance is hidden by centre stage — it attracts fans (8)
25 Black mineral and metal from Northern regions (6)
26 Setter entering final, making changes (8)
27 He stopped short on the way back from city (6)

DOWN
1 Animal rose, came out behind the plant (8) REEDMACE
2 It's painful to see mink with the pawn broker (8)
3 Picture accompanied the draught (4,4,3,4)
5 Yahoo not included (4)
6 Start building station — one will commemorate the event (10,5)
7 Place to test our work force (6)
8 Stout caddie (6)
11 Below the head everything's up on the knee (7) PATELLA
14 Alternate transport (7)
16 Usual complaint — Peter's girl keeps quiet (3,5)
17 Short run up to a fighting unit (8)
19 Prompt to support others, no time to bail out (6)
20 Guess I'm not allowed any property (6) ESTATE
23 Sign appealing to workers (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Deny time out for girl — give protection (6) REFUGE
4 Went into dock with a congenital problem (5,3) CLEFT LIP
9 Dance trainer's lost heart, straying (6) ERRANT
10 Coppers given order by Royalty — it's cool (8) CUCUMBER
12 The crew will curse to put it on (8) MENSWEAR
13 Bear witness for a dead Italian leader (6)
15 Be in charge — make the attempt to enter bids (4,3,5)
18 Knife the rogue — it gives her high standing (8,4) STILETTO HEEL
21 Trainees free to leave home for a festival (6) EASTER
22 Meat dish provides pleasure to people (8)
24 Entrance is hidden by centre stage — it attracts fans (8)
25 Black mineral and metal from Northern regions (6)
26 Setter entering final, making changes (8)
27 He stopped short on the way back from city (6)

DOWN
1 Animal rose, came out behind the plant (8) REEDMACE
2 It's painful to see mink with the pawn broker (8)
3 Picture accompanied the draught (4,4,3,4)
5 Yahoo not included (4)
6 Start building station — one will commemorate the event (10,5)
7 Place to test our work force (6)
8 Stout caddie (6)
11 Below the head everything's up on the knee (7) PATELLA
14 Alternate transport (7)
16 Usual complaint — Peter's girl keeps quiet (3,5)
17 Short run up to a fighting unit (8)
19 Prompt to support others, no time to bail out (6)
20 Guess I'm not allowed any property (6) ESTATE
23 Sign appealing to workers (4)

[uokhiqe]

ACROSS
1 Deny time out for girl — give protection (6) REFUGE
4 Went into dock with a congenital problem (5,3) CLEFT LIP
9 Dance trainer's lost heart, straying (6) ERRANT
10 Coppers given order by Royalty — it's cool (8) CUCUMBER
12 The crew will curse to put it on (8) MENSWEAR
13 Bear witness for a dead Italian leader (6) ADDUCE
15 Be in charge — make the attempt to enter bids (4,3,5) CALL THE SHOTS
18 Knife the rogue — it gives her high standing (8,4) STILETTO HEEL
21 Trainees free to leave home for a festival (6) EASTER
22 Meat dish provides pleasure to people (8) FLESHPOT
24 Entrance is hidden by centre stage — it attracts fans (8) CHARISMA
25 Black mineral and metal from Northern regions (6) BOREAL
26 Setter entering final, making changes (8)
27 He stopped short on the way back from city (6)

DOWN
1 Animal rose, came out behind the plant (8) REEDMACE
2 It's painful to see mink with the pawn broker (8)
3 Picture accompanied the draught (4,4,3,4)
5 Yahoo not included (4)
6 Start building station — one will commemorate the event (10,5)
7 Place to test our work force (6)
8 Stout caddie (6)
11 Below the head everything's up on the knee (7) PATELLA
14 Alternate transport (7)
16 Usual complaint — Peter's girl keeps quiet (3,5)
17 Short run up to a fighting unit (8)
19 Prompt to support others, no time to bail out (6)
20 Guess I'm not allowed any property (6) ESTATE
23 Sign appealing to workers (4)

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 Deny time out for girl — give protection (6) REFUGE
4 Went into dock with a congenital problem (5,3) CLEFT LIP
9 Dance trainer's lost heart, straying (6) ERRANT
10 Coppers given order by Royalty — it's cool (8) CUCUMBER
12 The crew will curse to put it on (8) MENSWEAR
13 Bear witness for a dead Italian leader (6) ADDUCE
15 Be in charge — make the attempt to enter bids (4,3,5) CALL THE SHOTS
18 Knife the rogue — it gives her high standing (8,4) STILETTO HEEL
21 Trainees free to leave home for a festival (6) EASTER
22 Meat dish provides pleasure to people (8) FLESHPOT
24 Entrance is hidden by centre stage — it attracts fans (8) CHARISMA
25 Black mineral and metal from Northern regions (6) BOREAL
26 Setter entering final, making changes (8)
27 He stopped short on the way back from city (6)

DOWN
1 Animal rose, came out behind the plant (8) REEDMACE
2 It's painful to see mink with the pawn broker (8) FURUNCLE
3 Picture accompanied the draught (4,4,3,4) GONE WITH THE WIND
5 Yahoo not included (4) LOUT
6 Start building station — one will commemorate the event (10,5)
7 Place to test our work force (6) LABOUR
8 Stout caddie (6) PORTER
11 Below the head everything's up on the knee (7) PATELLA
14 Alternate transport (7)
16 Usual complaint — Peter's girl keeps quiet (3,5)
17 Short run up to a fighting unit (8)
19 Prompt to support others, no time to bail out (6)
20 Guess I'm not allowed any property (6) ESTATE
23 Sign appealing to workers (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
9 Go across river to Japan (7)
10 Another name over our entrance (7)
11 Model will copy – take no note (7)
12 Calm and clear about one (7)
13 No top positions? utter nonsense to start acting funny and causing hold up (9)
15 They may be celebrities, the scribe ignored (5)
16 Naked without a shred of clothing facing fire (7)
19 Royalty given protection – reliable in centre of country (7)
20 Deposit hundred Yen (5)
21 Dealt with precious metal – lost soul to curse (9)
25 Said to be not for minors – full of gas (7)
26 Stop briefly to see hen clutching most of the eggs (7)
28 A European assumes saint would mean one among the original twelve (7)
29 Cops not involved in persecution, may be those who followed (7)

DOWN
1 Exaggerate about work (6)
2 Religious type covering up for an examination (6)
3 Fruit bird (4)
4 The short people in ancient kingdom (6)
5 In a month, notice one has become autocratic (8)
6 Struggle to work on the game (10)
7 He stirs up controversy on European roads (8)
8 It may rhyme with tea but you go all red (8)
14 Property – actual value not one million (4,6)
16 Climbing vehicle given weightage in game (8)
17 Run to Olympic venue, time to face unrest (4,4)
18 Villain will make lover die (8)
22 Mean to go with friend (6)
23 A day for escape is coming (6)
24 Those highly educated lost money... made money (6)
27 It evokes still some interest (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11763/article8906974.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
9 Go across river to Japan (7)
10 Another name over our entrance (7) ENAMOUR
11 Model will copy – take no note (7)
12 Calm and clear about one (7)
13 No top positions? utter nonsense to start acting funny and causing hold up (9)
15 They may be celebrities, the scribe ignored (5) ELITE
16 Naked without a shred of clothing facing fire (7)
19 Royalty given protection – reliable in centre of country (7)
20 Deposit hundred Yen (5)
21 Dealt with precious metal – lost soul to curse (9) IMPRECATE
25 Said to be not for minors – full of gas (7)
26 Stop briefly to see hen clutching most of the eggs (7)
28 A European assumes saint would mean one among the original twelve (7) APOSTLE
29 Cops not involved in persecution, may be those who followed (7) RETINUE

DOWN
1 Exaggerate about work (6)
2 Religious type covering up for an examination (6)
3 Fruit bird (4)
4 The short people in ancient kingdom (6)
5 In a month, notice one has become autocratic (8)
6 Struggle to work on the game (10)
7 He stirs up controversy on European roads (8)
8 It may rhyme with tea but you go all red (8)
14 Property – actual value not one million (4,6)
16 Climbing vehicle given weightage in game (8)
17 Run to Olympic venue, time to face unrest (4,4)
18 Villain will make lover die (8)
22 Mean to go with friend (6)
23 A day for escape is coming (6)
24 Those highly educated lost money... made money (6)
27 It evokes still some interest (4)

[Russellign]

ACROSS
9 Go across river to Japan (7)
10 Another name over our entrance (7) ENAMOUR
11 Model will copy – take no note (7)
12 Calm and clear about one (7)
13 No top positions? utter nonsense to start acting funny and causing hold up (9)
15 They may be celebrities, the scribe ignored (5) ELITE
16 Naked without a shred of clothing facing fire (7)
19 Royalty given protection – reliable in centre of country (7)
20 Deposit hundred Yen (5)
21 Dealt with precious metal – lost soul to curse (9) IMPRECATE
25 Said to be not for minors – full of gas (7)
26 Stop briefly to see hen clutching most of the eggs (7)
28 A European assumes saint would mean one among the original twelve (7) APOSTLE
29 Cops not involved in persecution, may be those who followed (7) RETINUE

DOWN
1 Exaggerate about work (6)
2 Religious type covering up for an examination (6)
3 Fruit bird (4)
4 The short people in ancient kingdom (6) THRACE
5 In a month, notice one has become autocratic (8) DESPOTIC
6 Struggle to work on the game (10)
7 He stirs up controversy on European roads (8)
8 It may rhyme with tea but you go all red (8)
14 Property – actual value not one million (4,6) REAL ESTATE
16 Climbing vehicle given weightage in game (8)
17 Run to Olympic venue, time to face unrest (4,4) RACE RIOT
18 Villain will make lover die (8) EVILDOER
22 Mean to go with friend (6)
23 A day for escape is coming (6)
24 Those highly educated lost money... made money (6)
27 It evokes still some interest (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
1 Good idea — old fellow is held in high regard (4-7-2)
10 Had lost after sacrificing Bishop (5)
11 New Orleans is something you can get a feel of (9)
12 Outgoing text amended, keep writing till it's finished (9)
13 Divine law to exclude a flower (5)
14 One passes away in a sterile environment (7)
16 To salt away is hard for some people in the UK (7)
18 Chosen feature not a test (7)
20 In reality, it's from French act of frolicking (2,5)
22 Calls in to pass on a message (5)
24 Add and combine — becomes incomprehensible (9)
26 Hard sell other ideas without keeping runs in check (9)
27 He doesn't represent America in Olympics (5)
28 Breaking up — good in case Middle Eastern country is excluded (13)

DOWN
2 Felt it needed to be raised a bit to empower (7)
3 With fire in the belly, angle at sea for crayfish (9)
4 Hurry to get pure cocaine out (5)
5 Continued corruption surreptitiously (9)
6 Not bothered to give two of them (5)
7 Beginning shortly around morning time — it's paper work (7)
8 Father and son facing production shortage (10,3)
9 Sight of Handel composing “An illusion” (7,2,4)
15 With Saturn in eighth house one gets somewhat worried (9)
17 Stock with sack on the back (5,4)
19 Tea dispenser's arms used to clutch eggs (7)
21 City in the past (7)
23 On empty stomach throw, discard (5)
25 Fold in — it's a simple attachment (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11764/article8911433.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Good idea — old fellow is held in high regard (4-7-2)
10 Had lost after sacrificing Bishop (5) EATEN
11 New Orleans is something you can get a feel of (9)
12 Outgoing text amended, keep writing till it's finished (9) EXTROVERT
13 Divine law to exclude a flower (5)
14 One passes away in a sterile environment (7) ASEPSIS
16 To salt away is hard for some people in the UK (7)
18 Chosen feature not a test (7)
20 In reality, it's from French act of frolicking (2,5)
22 Calls in to pass on a message (5)
24 Add and combine — becomes incomprehensible (9)
26 Hard sell other ideas without keeping runs in check (9)
27 He doesn't represent America in Olympics (5)
28 Breaking up — good in case Middle Eastern country is excluded (13)

DOWN
2 Felt it needed to be raised a bit to empower (7)
3 With fire in the belly, angle at sea for crayfish (9)
4 Hurry to get pure cocaine out (5)
5 Continued corruption surreptitiously (9)
6 Not bothered to give two of them (5)
7 Beginning shortly around morning time — it's paper work (7) ORIGAMI
8 Father and son facing production shortage (10,3) GENERATION GAP
9 Sight of Handel composing “An illusion” (7,2,4)
15 With Saturn in eighth house one gets somewhat worried (9)
17 Stock with sack on the back (5,4)
19 Tea dispenser's arms used to clutch eggs (7)
21 City in the past (7)
23 On empty stomach throw, discard (5)
25 Fold in — it's a simple attachment (5)

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 Good idea — old fellow is held in high regard (4-7-2)
10 Had lost after sacrificing Bishop (5) EATEN
11 New Orleans is something you can get a feel of (9)
12 Outgoing text amended, keep writing till it's finished (9) EXTROVERT
13 Divine law to exclude a flower (5)
14 One passes away in a sterile environment (7) ASEPSIS
16 To salt away is hard for some people in the UK (7)
18 Chosen feature not a test (7)
20 In reality, it's from French act of frolicking (2,5)
22 Calls in to pass on a message (5)
24 Add and combine — becomes incomprehensible (9)
26 Hard sell other ideas without keeping runs in check (9)
27 He doesn't represent America in Olympics (5) USAIN
28 Breaking up — good in case Middle Eastern country is excluded (13) FRAGMENT

DOWN
2 Felt it needed to be raised a bit to empower (7) ENTITLE
3 With fire in the belly, angle at sea for crayfish (9)
4 Hurry to get pure cocaine out (5)
5 Continued corruption surreptitiously (9) UNNOTICED
6 Not bothered to give two of them (5)
7 Beginning shortly around morning time — it's paper work (7) ORIGAMI
8 Father and son facing production shortage (10,3) GENERATION GAP
9 Sight of Handel composing “An illusion” (7,2,4) SLEIGHT OF HAND
15 With Saturn in eighth house one gets somewhat worried (9)
17 Stock with sack on the back (5,4)
19 Tea dispenser's arms used to clutch eggs (7)
21 City in the past (7)
23 On empty stomach throw, discard (5)
25 Fold in — it's a simple attachment (5)
Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

[Richardbiasy]

Thanks MB. Yes, it seems to open up at irregular intervals. Last time, it was in the evening for me.

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
1 Spies spoil a rejected script (7)
5 Feeling intolerant – I retired in other words (7)
9 By the time doctor returned it was the end (5)
10 Harness on time, suppressing stress (9)
11 Capital storehouse, as it's called (9)
12 Fish no good when drowned in booze (5)
13 Singer from the Orient is keen (4)
15 Old city prison has painting by Henry (8)
18 His sermons (some of them) take for ever...endless (8)
19 Strive to hold ball in the air (4)
22 Male dragged in to meet working ant (5)
24 Argue to take ancient stronghold within hours (4,5)
26 She's immaculate covering centre court – takes enormous effort (9)
27 Salt in cheese without name (5)
28 Oddly Iraq backs a talk arranged in a Syrian city (7)
29 Girl's sojourn on the mountain (7)

DOWN
1 There's nothing in a trick to turn on (6)
2 Annie does form a part of our DNA (9)
3 Surprised to have taken it (5)
4 Tend to feel inside paper cartridge (9)
5 At heart it's pole within pole (5)
6 Russian leader quit – exceptionally brave protecting church (9)
7 Making connections in a city in Germany (5)
8 Hesitate to leave girlfriend – missing child (6)
14 Scared, so vehicle taking us (9)
16 Strong suggestion of the French involvement in their socialist past (9)
17 A breeding ground overall (9)
20 Allow/don't allow – in short it's deadly (6)
21 Warning doctor to stay out of hospital (6)
23 Worth admitting former Italian player (5)
24 Scavenger on the way, two go away (5)
25 Force accomplished account (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11765/article8917392.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Spies spoil a rejected script (7)
5 Feeling intolerant – I retired in other words (7)
9 By the time doctor returned it was the end (5)
10 Harness on time, suppressing stress (9)
11 Capital storehouse, as it's called (9)
12 Fish no good when drowned in booze (5)
13 Singer from the Orient is keen (4)
15 Old city prison has painting by Henry (8)
18 His sermons (some of them) take for ever...endless (8)
19 Strive to hold ball in the air (4)
22 Male dragged in to meet working ant (5) EMMET
24 Argue to take ancient stronghold within hours (4,5)
26 She's immaculate covering centre court – takes enormous effort (9) HERCULEAN
27 Salt in cheese without name (5)
28 Oddly Iraq backs a talk arranged in a Syrian city (7) LATAKIA
29 Girl's sojourn on the mountain (7)

DOWN
1 There's nothing in a trick to turn on (6)
2 Annie does form a part of our DNA (9)
3 Surprised to have taken it (5)
4 Tend to feel inside paper cartridge (9)
5 At heart it's pole within pole (5)
6 Russian leader quit – exceptionally brave protecting church (9)
7 Making connections in a city in Germany (5)
8 Hesitate to leave girlfriend – missing child (6)
14 Scared, so vehicle taking us (9) AWESTRUCK
16 Strong suggestion of the French involvement in their socialist past (9)
17 A breeding ground overall (9)
20 Allow/don't allow – in short it's deadly (6) LETHAL
21 Warning doctor to stay out of hospital (6)
23 Worth admitting former Italian player (5)
24 Scavenger on the way, two go away (5)
25 Force accomplished account (5)

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

ACROSS
8 Top medal or .... (4)
9 Soldiers' endurance training trip came to Ruhr erroneously (5,5)
10 Red strand (6)
11 Organ is in favour of country (8)
12 Fastest pirates sailed around Land's End (8)
14 Sister's evil arrangement to get precious metal (6)
16 Composer residing in Korba, Chhattisgarh (4)
17 The endless fight to fling (5)
18 Loop back to Lido, perhaps (4)
19 Sage dancing around a couple of ladies made foolish mistakes (6)
21 Tabasco, for example, may lead to fiery lip (3,5)
23 Sailor and German soldier make plenty (8)
26 Reckless around Kangaroo Island initially and dissolute (6)
27 Loyal support to Albert with support to a Scotsman’s church (10)
28 Propellers are outside a river skiff in the beginning (4)

DOWN
1 Beach policeman takes a taxi to an airport at first (10)
2 Scold Monisha gallivanting around capital of Delaware (8)
3 Brother, New Zealand has some enthusiasm — it will get a medal, perhaps (6)
4 Assault Miss Spring (4)
5 Nonet was confused about instrument (5,3)
6 “Peanut” Jimmy changes sides finally and forms consortium of companies acting in concert (6)
7 Child leaves premium whiskey for highlander (4)
13 Illuminating device that is carried to Roman Catholic hospital (5)
15 They despatch bad spirits, so Rex cries violently (10)
17 Island's model male is in Asia (8)
18 Under a flat wooden piece, you'll find 100 organisms (8)
20 Sportsperson’s dealer in hot property has right ... (6)
22 ... goal to obtain black material in the beginning (6)
24 Run with a rifle part made by Lieutenant under tree (4)
25 Small part of bulletin/yearbook (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11766/article8924830.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
8 Top medal or .... (4) GOLD
9 Soldiers' endurance training trip came to Ruhr erroneously (5,5)
10 Red strand (6)
11 Organ is in favour of country (8) PROSTATE
12 Fastest pirates sailed around Land's End (8)
14 Sister's evil arrangement to get precious metal (6)
16 Composer residing in Korba, Chhattisgarh (4)
17 The endless fight to fling (5)
18 Loop back to Lido, perhaps (4)
19 Sage dancing around a couple of ladies made foolish mistakes (6)
21 Tabasco, for example, may lead to fiery lip (3,5)
23 Sailor and German soldier make plenty (8)
26 Reckless around Kangaroo Island initially and dissolute (6)
27 Loyal support to Albert with support to a Scotsman’s church (10)
28 Propellers are outside a river skiff in the beginning (4)

DOWN
1 Beach policeman takes a taxi to an airport at first (10)
2 Scold Monisha gallivanting around capital of Delaware (8) ADMONISH
3 Brother, New Zealand has some enthusiasm — it will get a medal, perhaps (6) BRONZE
4 Assault Miss Spring (4)
5 Nonet was confused about instrument (5,3) TENON SAW
6 “Peanut” Jimmy changes sides finally and forms consortium of companies acting in concert (6)
7 Child leaves premium whiskey for highlander (4)
13 Illuminating device that is carried to Roman Catholic hospital (5)
15 They despatch bad spirits, so Rex cries violently (10)
17 Island's model male is in Asia (8)
18 Under a flat wooden piece, you'll find 100 organisms (8)
20 Sportsperson’s dealer in hot property has right ... (6)
22 ... goal to obtain black material in the beginning (6)
24 Run with a rifle part made by Lieutenant under tree (4)
25 Small part of bulletin/yearbook (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

ACROSS
8 Money found twice in Kumta, Karnataka (4)
9 Non-professionalism of a ship's officer standing in front of a Kashmiri town station master (10)
10 Expression of reverence for a girl in residence (6)
11 Parishioners give up extraordinary porn and reform in U-boat Alley (5,3)
12 Stop quietly in front of ape showing some rage and display part of a book (8)
14 Bad reputation of Indian lady followed by confused May (6)
16 With a bit of raspberry, pie can be made ready to eat (4)
17 Edible tuber returned by an ancient South American (5)
18 -10, as a Roman might write (4)
19 Strangely, crushed Easter lily exudes salt compound (6)
21 Engine housings made by gyrating belly dancers after departure of Byrd running amok (8)
23 Dressing a boy covered with mud (5,3)
26 PM's father's plant (6)
27 Because king first exiled head showing creativity (10)
28 Thing on a list regularly seen during diathermy (4)

DOWN
1 Ma, is anyone confused about a condiment? (10)
2 'appy male dances and gets fruit (3,5)
3 Fictional dupe ma creates (4-2)
4 I'm going back carrying silver for wise men (4)
5 Aid miner haphazardly from surface line running between poles (8)
6 Famous cooking show, in short, shows irate Frenchman throwing nan (2,4)
7 Micro, small and medium enterprises created by setter around South Madras, initially (1,1,1,1)
13 Synthetic material found during bone-yard renovation after removal of bed (5)
15 Bowler's feat hiding six balls under a young girl (6,4)
17 Play some composition and people dance around these (8)
18 Nordic figure made by using minced yak liver (8)
20 Some Vicar uses a flier (6)
22 Plant money around master (6)
24 Take Aluminium along with two bits of Sodium, too (4)
25 Reel back and give lascivious look (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11767/article8928631.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
8 Money found twice in Kumta, Karnataka (4)
9 Non-professionalism of a ship's officer standing in front of a Kashmiri town station master (10)
10 Expression of reverence for a girl in residence (6)
11 Parishioners give up extraordinary porn and reform in U-boat Alley (5,3)
12 Stop quietly in front of ape showing some rage and display part of a book (8)
14 Bad reputation of Indian lady followed by confused May (6)
16 With a bit of raspberry, pie can be made ready to eat (4)
17 Edible tuber returned by an ancient South American (5)
18 -10, as a Roman might write (4) VIII
19 Strangely, crushed Easter lily exudes salt compound (6)
21 Engine housings made by gyrating belly dancers after departure of Byrd running amok (8) NACELLES
23 Dressing a boy covered with mud (5,3) SALAD OIL
26 PM's father's plant (6) MAYPOP
27 Because king first exiled head showing creativity (10) ASTUTENESS
28 Thing on a list regularly seen during diathermy (4)

DOWN
1 Ma, is anyone confused about a condiment? (10)
2 'appy male dances and gets fruit (3,5)
3 Fictional dupe ma creates (4-2)
4 I'm going back carrying silver for wise men (4)
5 Aid miner haphazardly from surface line running between poles (8)
6 Famous cooking show, in short, shows irate Frenchman throwing nan (2,4)
7 Micro, small and medium enterprises created by setter around South Madras, initially (1,1,1,1)
13 Synthetic material found during bone-yard renovation after removal of bed (5)
15 Bowler's feat hiding six balls under a young girl (6,4)
17 Play some composition and people dance around these (8)
18 Nordic figure made by using minced yak liver (8)
20 Some Vicar uses a flier (6)
22 Plant money around master (6)
24 Take Aluminium along with two bits of Sodium, too (4)
25 Reel back and give lascivious look (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Lightning

ACROSS
8 One displaying warning around university to get court order (4,5,6)
9 About to look for probe (8)
10 One amidst exchange of abuse (6)
11 Relatives for a change are flexible (9)
12 Vice left in area for tents (5)
15 Experienced accountant joins assistant lawyer and engineer (7)
17 Approach criminal with diplomacy (7)
19 Rapid ships in the navy (5)
20 Confused representative returns to mistakenly expel democrat (9)
23 CIA spy for the most part extremely crazy (6)
25 Witty saying — a top gem constructed with humour primarily (8)
26 Magician gets religious man to move one toe with a twig? Ordinary ruse for starters (15)

DOWN
1 Expression of toast king blurted out at English cottage, say (6)
2 Decisively win prize in lottery (10)
3 Bob for one with a slithery move (9)
4 A special check for building material (7)
5 Join peacekeepers with appeal and energy (5)
6 Saturn regularly orbiting a celestial body (4)
7 Account a medic modified for researcher (8)
13 Maybe a top location to place one’s name? (10)
14 Side perhaps for dividing national force — it is not commercially motivated (9)
16 Proceed right into passage of short story (8)
18 Cream spread on one cold porcelain dish (7)
21 Departed with two grand, returned to get a drink (6)
22 Pessimist often crying in public at the end (5)
24 Retreat in fine state (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11768/article8933045.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
8 One displaying warning around university to get court order (4,5,6)
9 About to look for probe (8)
10 One amidst exchange of abuse (6) TIRADE
11 Relatives for a change are flexible (9)
12 Vice left in area for tents (5)
15 Experienced accountant joins assistant lawyer and engineer (7)
17 Approach criminal with diplomacy (7)
19 Rapid ships in the navy (5)
20 Confused representative returns to mistakenly expel democrat (9)
23 CIA spy for the most part extremely crazy (6)
25 Witty saying — a top gem constructed with humour primarily (8)
26 Magician gets religious man to move one toe with a twig? Ordinary ruse for starters (15)

DOWN
1 Expression of toast king blurted out at English cottage, say (6)
2 Decisively win prize in lottery (10)
3 Bob for one with a slithery move (9)
4 A special check for building material (7) ASPHALT
5 Join peacekeepers with appeal and energy (5) UNITE
6 Saturn regularly orbiting a celestial body (4) STAR
7 Account a medic modified for researcher (8) ACADEMIC
13 Maybe a top location to place one’s name? (10)
14 Side perhaps for dividing national force — it is not commercially motivated (9)
16 Proceed right into passage of short story (8)
18 Cream spread on one cold porcelain dish (7)
21 Departed with two grand, returned to get a drink (6)
22 Pessimist often crying in public at the end (5)
24 Retreat in fine state (4)

[uokhiqe]

ACROSS
8 One displaying warning around university to get court order (4,5,6) SHOW CAUSE NOTICE
9 About to look for probe (8) RESEARCH
10 One amidst exchange of abuse (6) TIRADE
11 Relatives for a change are flexible (9) VERSATILE
12 Vice left in area for tents (5) CLAMP
15 Experienced accountant joins assistant lawyer and engineer (7)CAPABLE
17 Approach criminal with diplomacy (7)
19 Rapid ships in the navy (5)
20 Confused representative returns to mistakenly expel democrat (9)
23 CIA spy for the most part extremely crazy (6)
25 Witty saying — a top gem constructed with humour primarily (8)
26 Magician gets religious man to move one toe with a twig? Ordinary ruse for starters (15)

DOWN
1 Expression of toast king blurted out at English cottage, say (6)
2 Decisively win prize in lottery (10)
3 Bob for one with a slithery move (9)
4 A special check for building material (7) ASPHALT
5 Join peacekeepers with appeal and energy (5) UNITE
6 Saturn regularly orbiting a celestial body (4) STAR
7 Account a medic modified for researcher (8) ACADEMIC
13 Maybe a top location to place one’s name? (10)
14 Side perhaps for dividing national force — it is not commercially motivated (9)
16 Proceed right into passage of short story (8)
18 Cream spread on one cold porcelain dish (7)
21 Departed with two grand, returned to get a drink (6)
22 Pessimist often crying in public at the end (5)
24 Retreat in fine state (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Vulcan

ACROSS
1 Influenced by Independent Member of Parliament, took initiative (8)
5 Play for broke before facing defeat, say (6)
10 Fault is in the oddly-designed alarm (9)
11 Asian greeting to welcome a person (5)
12 Is it out there? On the contrary, it's to be intrinsic (6)
13 No tea is brewed in this country (7)
14 Shows speed in the area just above the earth (8)
15 Expert not reacting quickly (6)
18 Run after Mark and Harry (6)
20 Pattern in mostly blended sheets (3,5)
22 Setback in stock exchange following weaker returns (7)
25 This young flier is say, carrying a permit (6)
27 German river's height kept in check (5)
28 Kind of option in basically red wine (5,4)
29 Small vessel to keep potassium rod (6)
30 Sweet thing, one added in different whey drinks primarily (8)

DOWN
1 Hint: It's an article about love (4)
2 Married a fool we hear, after break up (9)
3 Fail to win in sporting contest — shut entirely (5,2)
4 Show ends in debate probing for data (8)
6 Bird list includes duck (7)
7 Acquire knowledge/skill eventually and make money (5)
8 Film shot with Canon (9)
9 Basic part of disclaimer explained (4)
14 A mass that which is floating in the sea, right, is whale secretion (9)
16 Special crown, one with diamonds, it's used for a particular occasion (5,4)
17 Scorching hot en route to this place (8)
19 Range of vessels in English river (7)
21 Member, one finding support for beneficiary (7)
23 Present false information about for instance, a superior (5)
24 Everywhere state political leaders taking money, finally we get to see (4)
26 Team of mediocre wrestlers (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11769/article8938229.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Influenced by Independent Member of Parliament, took initiative (8)
5 Play for broke before facing defeat, say (6)
10 Fault is in the oddly-designed alarm (9)
11 Asian greeting to welcome a person (5)
12 Is it out there? On the contrary, it's to be intrinsic (6)
13 No tea is brewed in this country (7)
14 Shows speed in the area just above the earth (8)
15 Expert not reacting quickly (6)
18 Run after Mark and Harry (6)
20 Pattern in mostly blended sheets (3,5)
22 Setback in stock exchange following weaker returns (7) RELAPSE
25 This young flier is say, carrying a permit (6) EAGLET
27 German river's height kept in check (5) RHEIN
28 Kind of option in basically red wine (5,4) PINOT NOIR
29 Small vessel to keep potassium rod (6)
30 Sweet thing, one added in different whey drinks primarily (8) HONEYDEW

DOWN
1 Hint: It's an article about love (4)
2 Married a fool we hear, after break up (9)
3 Fail to win in sporting contest — shut entirely (5,2)
4 Show ends in debate probing for data (8)
6 Bird list includes duck (7)
7 Acquire knowledge/skill eventually and make money (5)
8 Film shot with Canon (9)
9 Basic part of disclaimer explained (4)
14 A mass that which is floating in the sea, right, is whale secretion (9)
16 Special crown, one with diamonds, it's used for a particular occasion (5,4)
17 Scorching hot en route to this place (8)
19 Range of vessels in English river (7)
21 Member, one finding support for beneficiary (7)
23 Present false information about for instance, a superior (5)
24 Everywhere state political leaders taking money, finally we get to see (4)
26 Team of mediocre wrestlers (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Anon

ACROSS
1 Change direction, crawl (6)
4 Suggests restructuring firm from end to end (6)
9 Idiots retreat from retreats (4)
10 Unnecessary painting outside institution’s boundary (10)
11 Mendicant has counterfeit odd Euro (6)
12 Unorthodox deal with assistant in Australian city (8)
13 Bye! Go on a third adventure! Have a safe trip! (3,6)
15 General protects left leader with gun (5)
16 Southern leader enters British art gallery to relish (5)
18 Earl of Emsworth finally goes in carriages (9)
22 Confused little giant let out by plaintiff (8)
23 Patent weird footwear (6)
25 Ruins igloo by mistake? Shameful! (10)
26 Head off to scrape the outer covering (4)
27 Get away through the final shaft (6)
28 Old-fashioned fight with a student (6)

DOWN
1 Porno actress loses heart, becomes singer (7)
2 Publication for children (5)
3 Revolutionary adult left in time happily (7)
5 Nocturnal mammal gets into receding sea, fades away (6)
6 Eulogy is a form of adulation (9)
7 Investigation of returning boy for offence (7)
8 Choking on short weird aunt’s oil (13)
14 Bloody civil riot is destructive (9)
17 Urge to throw fourth troublemaker out of the crowd (7)
19 Answer by mail in ire, unusually (7)
20 Immortal bird trapped by spoilt ale (7)
21 Governor of South Africa returns to role (6)
24 Hung up his boots with no hesitation; looking back, was exhausted (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11770/article8942955.ece

[negoicevemuz]

1 Change direction, crawl (6)
4 Suggests restructuring firm from end to end (6)
9 Idiots retreat from retreats (4)
10 Unnecessary painting outside institution’s boundary (10)
11 Mendicant has counterfeit odd Euro (6) FAKEER
12 Unorthodox deal with assistant in Australian city (8) ADELAIDE
13 Bye! Go on a third adventure! Have a safe trip! (3,6) BON VOYAGE
15 General protects left leader with gun (5)
16 Southern leader enters British art gallery to relish (5) TASTE
18 Earl of Emsworth finally goes in carriages (9)
22 Confused little giant let out by plaintiff (8)
23 Patent weird footwear (6)
25 Ruins igloo by mistake? Shameful! (10) INGLORIOUS
26 Head off to scrape the outer covering (4)
27 Get away through the final shaft (6)
28 Old-fashioned fight with a student (6)

DOWN
1 Porno actress loses heart, becomes singer (7)
2 Publication for children (5)
3 Revolutionary adult left in time happily (7)
5 Nocturnal mammal gets into receding sea, fades away (6)
6 Eulogy is a form of adulation (9)
7 Investigation of returning boy for offence (7)
8 Choking on short weird aunt’s oil (13)
14 Bloody civil riot is destructive (9)
17 Urge to throw fourth troublemaker out of the crowd (7)
19 Answer by mail in ire, unusually (7)
20 Immortal bird trapped by spoilt ale (7)
21 Governor of South Africa returns to role (6)
24 Hung up his boots with no hesitation; looking back, was exhausted (5)

[Joshuaceada]

Sunnet

ACROSS
1 Warning: Stumped trees (6)
4 Spotted hash around student editor (8)
10 A trust for developing artificial grass (9)
11 Like small house's tie (5)
12 Accurate demand (5)
13 Animation of a hot-head (9)
14 Fine writer has alternative yarn initially (7)
16 State-side destination (4)
19 Garden measure (4)
21 Route to room (7)
24 Ms. Lots (9)
25 Thus actuarian's capital (5)
26 Tropical plant to preserve sodium (5)
27 One can whistle for relaxing (9)
28 Spectacular hitting (8)
29 Disturbs state bands (6)

DOWN
1 Eruptions following indecent perusal (5-3)
2 Teaches new skill concerning locomotives (8)
3 Quick throws without moving (5)
5 Pinching a fish holding one newspaper (7)
6 Job's honest sales event (5,4)
7 Unlimited wine before main game (6)
8 Have an aversion to tested bananas (6)
9 Offensive in Quebec with a couple of unknowns (6)
15 Say, only a predator can become a moneylender (4,5)
17 Break me? (4-4)
18 He perhaps, joins setter, to distribute perfectly behaving substance (5,3)
20 Scholar's month with a wolf (3,4)
21 Easily melted fuel is extracted (6)
22 Fixes twigs (6)
23 Trap heartless medical examiner (6)
25 Shovel using small cage (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11771/article8948468.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Warning: Stumped trees (6)
4 Spotted hash around student editor (8)
10 A trust for developing artificial grass (9)
11 Like small house's tie (5)
12 Accurate demand (5)
13 Animation of a hot-head (9)
14 Fine writer has alternative yarn initially (7)
16 State-side destination (4)
19 Garden measure (4)
21 Route to room (7)
24 Ms. Lots (9)
25 Thus actuarian's capital (5)
26 Tropical plant to preserve sodium (5)
27 One can whistle for relaxing (9)
28 Spectacular hitting (8)
29 Disturbs state bands (6)

DOWN
1 Eruptions following indecent perusal (5-3) FLARE UPS
2 Teaches new skill concerning locomotives (8) RETRAINS
3 Quick throws without moving (5)
5 Pinching a fish holding one newspaper (7) LIFTING
6 Job's honest sales event (5,4)
7 Unlimited wine before main game (6)
8 Have an aversion to tested bananas (6) DETEST
9 Offensive in Quebec with a couple of unknowns (6)
15 Say, only a predator can become a moneylender (4,5) LOAN SHARK
17 Break me? (4-4)
18 He perhaps, joins setter, to distribute perfectly behaving substance (5,3)
20 Scholar's month with a wolf (3,4)
21 Easily melted fuel is extracted (6)
22 Fixes twigs (6)
23 Trap heartless medical examiner (6)
25 Shovel using small cage (5)

[Russellign]

ACROSS
1 Warning: Stumped trees (6)
4 Spotted hash around student editor (8)
10 A trust for developing artificial grass (9) ASTROTURF
11 Like small house's tie (5) ASCOT
12 Accurate demand (5) EXACT
13 Animation of a hot-head (9)
14 Fine writer has alternative yarn initially (7)
16 State-side destination (4) GOAL
19 Garden measure (4)
21 Route to room (7)
24 Ms. Lots (9)
25 Thus actuarian's capital (5)
26 Tropical plant to preserve sodium (5)
27 One can whistle for relaxing (9)
28 Spectacular hitting (8)
29 Disturbs state bands (6)

DOWN
1 Eruptions following indecent perusal (5-3) FLARE UPS
2 Teaches new skill concerning locomotives (8) RETRAINS
3 Quick throws without moving (5)
5 Pinching a fish holding one newspaper (7) LIFTING
6 Job's honest sales event (5,4)
7 Unlimited wine before main game (6)
8 Have an aversion to tested bananas (6) DETEST
9 Offensive in Quebec with a couple of unknowns (6) QUEAZY
15 Say, only a predator can become a moneylender (4,5) LOAN SHARK
17 Break me? (4-4)
18 He perhaps, joins setter, to distribute perfectly behaving substance (5,3)
20 Scholar's month with a wolf (3,4)
21 Easily melted fuel is extracted (6)
22 Fixes twigs (6)
23 Trap heartless medical examiner (6)
25 Shovel using small cage (5)

[Richardbiasy]

ACROSS
1 Warning: Stumped trees (6)
4 Spotted hash around student editor (8)BLOTCHED
10 A trust for developing artificial grass (9) ASTROTURF
11 Like small house's tie (5) ASCOT
12 Accurate demand (5) EXACT
13 Animation of a hot-head (9)
14 Fine writer has alternative yarn initially (7)
16 State-side destination (4) GOAL
19 Garden measure (4)
21 Route to room (7)
24 Ms. Lots (9) THOUSANDS
25 Thus actuarian's capital (5)
26 Tropical plant to preserve sodium (5)
27 One can whistle for relaxing (9)
28 Spectacular hitting (8) STRIKING
29 Disturbs state bands (6)

DOWN
1 Eruptions following indecent perusal (5-3) FLARE UPS
2 Teaches new skill concerning locomotives (8) RETRAINS
3 Quick throws without moving (5)
5 Pinching a fish holding one newspaper (7) LIFTING
6 Job's honest sales event (5,4)
7 Unlimited wine before main game (6)
8 Have an aversion to tested bananas (6) DETEST
9 Offensive in Quebec with a couple of unknowns (6) QUEAZY
15 Say, only a predator can become a moneylender (4,5) LOAN SHARK
17 Break me? (4-4)
18 He perhaps, joins setter, to distribute perfectly behaving substance (5,3)
20 Scholar's month with a wolf (3,4) DON JUAN
21 Easily melted fuel is extracted (6)
22 Fixes twigs (6)
23 Trap heartless medical examiner (6) CORNER
25 Shovel using small cage (5)

[Joshuaceada]

Scintillator

ACROSS
1 Point to binary digits close to ten (4,2)
4 Sweeper covers that mostly dirty cleaning area (8)
9 Not admitted in hospital, I consumed drug for sleep (6)
10 Lift ring to propose, courting playfully (8)
12 Pull a fast one on exposed sting (8)
13 Manager interrupts — “It's a terrible brand!” (6)
15 Story thread (4)
16 A garden set with a TV? That's unconventional (5-5)
19 Dangerous criminals — their leader's sins will involve inciting riots (10)
20 Return blows to create dispute ... (4)
23 ... and to invade war-torn country (6)
25 Divine being lured to abdicate rule, lost respect (8)
27 Grant credentials to IT cadre to code using C (8)
28 Dome built by Paul and co. (6)
29 Nation to put in order a representative system (8)
30 Take apart European immigrant (6)

DOWN
1 Friends of X scoring zeros record study (7)
2 Terrier so bubbly — he's a party animal (9)
3 Point, I mean, to some extent be punctual (2,4)
5 'Yavarum ...' : primarily everyone is a kinsman (4)
6 Man quits retreat for ancestral property (8)
7 Bending when bishop leaves is due (5)
8 Businessman's money connected with father (7)
11 Lag behind while overcoming partial tax and excessive labour (7)
14 A throne remodelled as a different one (7)
17 In great delight, let out (a) purr (s) (9)
18 Timidity not just to stand on ice (4,4)
19 They're regularly getting showers in this region (7)
21 Reportedly studied video showing government formalities (3,4)
22 Light not attenuated at first when circumventing a copper cavity (6)
24 Lucky charm heading out for racecourse (5)
26 Bengali dollies circling open pool (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11772/article8955674.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 Point to binary digits close to ten (4,2) ZERO IN
4 Sweeper covers that mostly dirty cleaning area (8)
9 Not admitted in hospital, I consumed drug for sleep (6) OPIATE
10 Lift ring to propose, courting playfully (8)
12 Pull a fast one on exposed sting (8)
13 Manager interrupts — “It's a terrible brand!” (6)
15 Story thread (4)
16 A garden set with a TV? That's unconventional (5-5)
19 Dangerous criminals — their leader's sins will involve inciting riots (10)
20 Return blows to create dispute ... (4)
23 ... and to invade war-torn country (6)
25 Divine being lured to abdicate rule, lost respect (8)
27 Grant credentials to IT cadre to code using C (8)
28 Dome built by Paul and co. (6)
29 Nation to put in order a representative system (8)
30 Take apart European immigrant (6)

DOWN
1 Friends of X scoring zeros record study (7) ZOOLOGY
2 Terrier so bubbly — he's a party animal (9) ROISTERER
3 Point, I mean, to some extent be punctual (2,4) IN TIME
5 'Yavarum ...' : primarily everyone is a kinsman (4)
6 Man quits retreat for ancestral property (8)
7 Bending when bishop leaves is due (5)
8 Businessman's money connected with father (7)
11 Lag behind while overcoming partial tax and excessive labour (7)
14 A throne remodelled as a different one (7)
17 In great delight, let out (a) purr (s) (9)
18 Timidity not just to stand on ice (4,4)
19 They're regularly getting showers in this region (7)
21 Reportedly studied video showing government formalities (3,4)
22 Light not attenuated at first when circumventing a copper cavity (6)
24 Lucky charm heading out for racecourse (5)
26 Bengali dollies circling open pool (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Skulldugger

ACROSS
1 What nosedives may end up in? (9)
6 Oddly effete, small crawlers (4)
8 Easy going A-student falling behind in class (8)
9 See, for starters, clues assassin left behind at edge of crime scene (6)
10 Mr. Anarchy, Kid Dot corrupted ordinary people (3,4,3,5)
11 Exhausted, uneasy without energy (5)
13 Old flame pretending to be tough (8)
15 Leaderless people conquered through Lockheed Martin's m?tier (8)
18 The devil you see might disappear, but he's never getting out (5)
20 Really attracts fame of a different order (2,1,6,2,4)
23 Studies bores (6)
24 Coppers without borders splinter politburo section? (8)
25 It's all downhill from here! (4)
26 Wise, if largely melancholy. Polite, though not right (9)

DOWN
1 Spicy flavour — nothing one won't do for this (5)
2 So as to be fashionable, take fringe off skirt (2,5)
3 Absurdist turns up with spice (5)
4 Oddly flat and meek after being sick, leading to low esteem (3,4)
5 Cocktail venue for vegans? (5,3)
6 Tendency to go topless might mesmerise (7)
7 Acceptance for scarf initially lacking by majority of European nation (9)
12 Spy operation cut short following adverse development (9)
14 Clumsily curtsies and grimaces (8)
16 Collection in this for flock of wild ox, lamb and sheep primarily (4,3)
17 Requiring ingredients shaken, not stirred! (7)
19 “Hell no,” federal exchequer chiefs interrupted “Our money comes first” (7)
21 Chiefs of principality took intelligent counsel of the seer (5)
22 Put out burden (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11773/article8959602.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
1 What nosedives may end up in? (9)
6 Oddly effete, small crawlers (4)
8 Easy going A-student falling behind in class (8)
9 See, for starters, clues assassin left behind at edge of crime scene (6) LOCALE
10 Mr. Anarchy, Kid Dot corrupted ordinary people (3,4,3,5) TOM DICK AND HARRY
11 Exhausted, uneasy without energy (5)
13 Old flame pretending to be tough (8)
15 Leaderless people conquered through Lockheed Martin's m?tier (8)
18 The devil you see might disappear, but he's never getting out (5)
20 Really attracts fame of a different order (2,1,6,2,4)
23 Studies bores (6)
24 Coppers without borders splinter politburo section? (8)
25 It's all downhill from here! (4)
26 Wise, if largely melancholy. Polite, though not right (9)

DOWN
1 Spicy flavour — nothing one won't do for this (5)
2 So as to be fashionable, take fringe off skirt (2,5)
3 Absurdist turns up with spice (5)
4 Oddly flat and meek after being sick, leading to low esteem (3,4) ILL FAME
5 Cocktail venue for vegans? (5,3)
6 Tendency to go topless might mesmerise (7) ENCHANT
7 Acceptance for scarf initially lacking by majority of European nation (9) TOLERANCE
12 Spy operation cut short following adverse development (9)
14 Clumsily curtsies and grimaces (8)
16 Collection in this for flock of wild ox, lamb and sheep primarily (4,3)
17 Requiring ingredients shaken, not stirred! (7)
19 “Hell no,” federal exchequer chiefs interrupted “Our money comes first” (7)
21 Chiefs of principality took intelligent counsel of the seer (5)
22 Put out burden (5)

[Joshuaceada]

Xchequer

ACROSS
7 Harbour seen in pretty small channels (6)
8 Garden without drain getting washed out (8)
9 Steer controlling modified hot rod as usual (8)
10 Just shifting earth to get grain (6)
11 Stern rule in mess (5)
12 Ruler shoots rebels riding home (6)
14 Rear gunners are called this in battles (4-3,8)
17 Widespread alert to nab spy largely reflecting self-confidence (6)
18 Reluctant beginner with promise (5)
22 This may be the case in undertaking (6)
23 A particular type of dislike (8)
24 Lawyer morose, oddly making mistakes (8)
25 Parts with men on board (6)

DOWN
1 Maid bringing up birth-related fraud (9)
2 Is the cause primarily rash desires? (6)
3 Outrageous ideas apart… (5)
4 … sage, perhaps Agastiya, originally airlifting collections of dried plants (8)
5 Contemptuous son, going against the grain, not quite satisfied (8)
6 Modelled the wedding clothes (5)
8 Completely change direction in case some chaps finally get frustrated (3,3,7)
13 Correct to keep it raised, unit brought up (9)
15 Jump ahead, turning page for end of novel (8)
16 Exercise left one losing weight? Wrong, not any more (2,6)
19 Various teddy bears brought down (6)
20 Global undertaking to conserve oil at last (5)
21 Continued to accumulate millions? That’s neat (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11774/article8959986.ece

[negoicevemuz]

ACROSS
7 Harbour seen in pretty small channels (6)
8 Garden without drain getting washed out (8)
9 Steer controlling modified hot rod as usual (8)
10 Just shifting earth to get grain (6)
11 Stern rule in mess (5)
12 Ruler shoots rebels riding home (6)
14 Rear gunners are called this in battles (4-3,8)
17 Widespread alert to nab spy largely reflecting self-confidence (6)
18 Reluctant beginner with promise (5) LOATH
22 This may be the case in undertaking (6)
23 A particular type of dislike (8)
24 Lawyer morose, oddly making mistakes (8) BLOOMERS
25 Parts with men on board (6)

DOWN
1 Maid bringing up birth-related fraud (9)
2 Is the cause primarily rash desires? (6)
3 Outrageous ideas apart… (5) ASIDE
4 … sage, perhaps Agastiya, originally airlifting collections of dried plants (8)
5 Contemptuous son, going against the grain, not quite satisfied (8)
6 Modelled the wedding clothes (5)
8 Completely change direction in case some chaps finally get frustrated (3,3,7)
13 Correct to keep it raised, unit brought up (9)
15 Jump ahead, turning page for end of novel (8)
16 Exercise left one losing weight? Wrong, not any more (2,6)
19 Various teddy bears brought down (6) OUSTED
20 Global undertaking to conserve oil at last (5) WORLD
21 Continued to accumulate millions? That’s neat (5)

[negoicevemuz]

Xchequer

Across

7. Strong back — otherwise broke (6)
8. Dowry a motive constraining dad to gently decline (4,4)
9. Panic with Marsh carrying Dexter in arms (8)
10. Tipped journalist dogging scoundrel (6)
11. Assume when not completely certain, state cases (5)
12. Freak discharge behind dam (6)
14. Keep stolen coins perhaps? (4,4,7)
17. Cut down a link (6)
18. Spirit level in evidence (5)
22. Fleet Street keeping mum, two articles squashed (6)
23. While in denial, thoughtful (8)
24. Violations from rotten club seen after substitution (8)
25. About to break even in series (6)
Down
1. Purist, hot, almost bothered, supporting carbon dating (9)
2. Long cuddle overcoming normal hesitation (6)
3. Lets them stand interminable tsetse flies (5)
4. Seduced harlot over the moon with Don Juan (8)
5. Spooner's evil doctor revealing medical history (8)
6. Judge parrots displaying tricks (5)
8. Red lights with siren? Lads gang up (6,7)
13. Gents, normally half-baked, mighty fair performers? (9)
15. Welcomes English support in writing (8)
16. Note time to pay bills attracts interest burden (8)
19. Revolutionary, without unduly rebelling, gets firmly established (6)
20. Following primary in Georgia, Trump returns hoarse (5)
21. Position rubbish in corner (5)

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

ACROSS
1 Revenue from delivering beer to ship (5)
4 Furniture and bed is returned, row on delivery primarily (9)
9 Your old itch often gets scaly at the end (3)
10 Scarcity; short of resin (3)
11 We, on a sign got Jades (7)
12 Upper surface of floor to be repaired; no money (4)
13 Renovate, resettle American, Australian in property (4,6)
15 Dismiss boy at meal, get girl band (5)
16 Upset, plan is in the air (9)
17 Terminated boy almost, rogue, not even immensely big (9)
21 Ground flour union leader obtained for nothing (5)
23 Say measure oriental girl on tree having sex appeal (10)
24 Cut his head, and other things before (4)
27 Fresh laceration, remove CRT, it’s related to wind activity (7)
28 Strange, was aware weekend is lost (3)
29 Retain dress girl discarded (3)
30 Others, including me follow subject without introduction that's most radical (9)
31 Tribe to prohibit Tory leader at university (5)

DOWN
1 Lecher sat unknown at the end of the river (5)
2 Soft-pedal loss of leader, give up (3,4)
3 Eldest sister's description of fabric (4)
4 Follow and somehow seduce, captivate charmer at first (7)
5 According to report, proper copyright act issued for an animal part (7)
6 Exasperated with guards stopping bread distribution; postponed (7,3)
7 Character from folktale featured in tabloid, beat bear often (3,4)
8 Residents beat up protestor (9)
14 Nihilist sweating during exercise becomes boorish (10)
15 Commission split with artist and company (9)
18 Contract given by individual at market to strangle policeman (4,3)
19 Rewards for clergy to reinsure regularly (7)
20 Former spouse to get can, can-opener before time's out (7)
22 Somehow, our town is no longer acceptable (7)
25 After University find religion (5)
26 Clean sore with antiseptic balm initially (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11777/article8974046.ece

[negoicevemuz]

CROSS
1 Revenue from delivering beer to ship (5) SALES
4 Furniture and bed is returned, row on delivery primarily (9) SIDEBOARD
9 Your old itch often gets scaly at the end (3)THY
10 Scarcity; short of resin (3) LAC
11 We, on a sign got Jades (7) WEARIES
12 Upper surface of floor to be repaired; no money (4)
13 Renovate, resettle American, Australian in property (4,6)
15 Dismiss boy at meal, get girl band (5)
16 Upset, plan is in the air (9)
17 Terminated boy almost, rogue, not even immensely big (9)
21 Ground flour union leader obtained for nothing (5)
23 Say measure oriental girl on tree having sex appeal (10)
24 Cut his head, and other things before (4)
27 Fresh laceration, remove CRT, it’s related to wind activity (7)
28 Strange, was aware weekend is lost (3)
29 Retain dress girl discarded (3)
30 Others, including me follow subject without introduction that's most radical (9)
31 Tribe to prohibit Tory leader at university (5)

DOWN
1 Lecher sat unknown at the end of the river (5)
2 Soft-pedal loss of leader, give up (3,4)
3 Eldest sister's description of fabric (4)
4 Follow and somehow seduce, captivate charmer at first (7)
5 According to report, proper copyright act issued for an animal part (7)
6 Exasperated with guards stopping bread distribution; postponed (7,3)
7 Character from folktale featured in tabloid, beat bear often (3,4)
8 Residents beat up protestor (9)
14 Nihilist sweating during exercise becomes boorish (10)
15 Commission split with artist and company (9)
18 Contract given by individual at market to strangle policeman (4,3)
19 Rewards for clergy to reinsure regularly (7)
20 Former spouse to get can, can-opener before time's out (7)
22 Somehow, our town is no longer acceptable (7)
25 After University find religion (5)
26 Clean sore with antiseptic balm initially (4)

[Joshuaceada]

Afterdark

ACROSS
9 Orange juice, egg and herb (7)
10 E-mail received by English recluse (7)
11 Mysterious Bermuda Triangle; Narrated/released by country (7)
12 Establish food store at famous university (7)
13 Noise in good vehicle/carriage (6,3)
15 Country's best comeback, stopping nosediving income for starters (5)
16 Battle for office or after that? (7)
19 Country's no good, antelope roams around (7)
20 Bad or excellent within, admire (5)
21 Being hedonistic, I visit city bars fanatically (9)
25 Gossips on model's latest fling (7)
26 Again startled about luxury car's charge (7)
28 Social media humour image's not circulated as keepsake (7)
29 Passion and love seen in country (7)

DOWN
1 Jumped with Robert on cot (6)
2 Rat seen in rear part of hotel, large, round and nauseating head (4,2)
3 Wise men's endless illusion (4)
4 Comics distributed worldwide (6)
5 Police officer from Germany almost upset, arrests Dutch at Spain (8)
6 Church-worker fiercely rebelling to secure right (4,6)
7 At 6 a.m., idea hatched for compromise (3,5)
8 Laid on the mirror, it’s always right (4-4)
14 Contemporary fire gate seen in country (3,7)
16 Quiet place/space for school-break (8)
17 Small question perhaps, span of matinee? (8)
18 Break gate; inside is one device (8)
22 Support's final, letter given by India, Libyan head and another country (6)
23 Case to arrest British native (6)
24 To be able to reach Australia, primarily drive to Argentinian capital or some other country (6)
27 Inlet's mouth is blocked, there is stench (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11778/article8988553.ece

[Joshuaceada]

Aspartame

ACROSS
1 Plant generator systems (6)
4 State department leader obtained success by going against the flow (6)
9 Rear a young creature that’s inactive and immature (4)
10 Stop shipping service (6,4)
11 “Get down right away, ok?” (6)
12 Dangerous tablet with a small document (8)
13 Order angel to be sculpted employing the French as a test (9)
15 Detect tiny stain (4)
16 Game piece made using little plastic is working soundly (4)
17 A tiny Byzantine guard’s abandoned treasure (9)
21 Footballer about to torment heartless creature (8)
22 Call centre in India firing men today (6)
24 I cultivate a primrose for producer (10)
25 See uneven edge in building blocks (4)
26 Started off foretelling the future, ended up yelling (6)
27 Enthusiasm shown by funny priest (6)

DOWN
1 Child starts letting out a scream, goes up to run down (7)
2 Vibrating sound made by fly circling around woman (5)
3 Narrowly defeat Asians holding bars used in the lab (7)
5 Explain model changes to public relations instructor (6)
6 I’m made to work with Trump unprepared (9)
7 To manipulate date is an illegal act (7)
8 Touring empire reviewing inheritance law (13)
14 Gardening junta? (4,5)
16 Stand against speaker leading to controversy (7)
18 Indian cosmetic powder son applied from top to bottom to be undercover (7)
19 This evening, duo to sing and drink gin near empty hut (7)
20 Madams onscreen advertising fruit (6)
23 Perform normal extraction of front tooth (5)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11779/article8994576.ece

[Joshuaceada]

Spinner

ACROSS
1 Perhaps lighter wife saves a bit of trouble for man who carries heavy loads (6,6)
10 X-Rated commercial by group needing no introduction (5)
11 Leaving husband worried, she tries to follow Spinner's puzzles (9)
12 Great to have a little pulao for dinner (6)
13 Convict spotted hiding book next to church (8)
15 Praise for remodelled 'Beetle' car (9)
16 It is pumped in celebration as winning run's struck! (4)
20 Ultimately, Spinner had value (4)
21 Sand art made by extremely dexterous models (9)
24 Periodic revision of a lesson covering introduction to astrophysics (8)
26 Type of clothing to absorb hard vibrations (6)
28 Gold atom broken down with time by Integrated Circuit that's self-regulating (9)
29 Repeatedly playing note hovering around another (5)
30 Confess matter about abandoning model at a church, maybe? (6,2,4)

DOWN
2 Setter deficient at the top gets hold of joke-kit (9)
3 Met at this place inside empty ground (8)
4 It's back to Spinner's spell! (4)
5 Viewing cricket, for example, entertains some people in capital of Germany (10)
6 Go to drink brewed tea, making truce (6)
7 Every now and then, free India has good leadership (5)
8 Planet's hot wetland (5)
9 Looks like companion animal's having concern at heart! (7)
14 Many degrees are available on this professional's area of research, for starters (10)
17 Demonstrates one's distance running (9)
18 Shriek at last shattered glass (7)
19 Mop with a paper from lavatory (8)
22 Stereotyped mom breaks down, trapped by limitation (6)
23 Manipulating American leader to lose opener (5)
25 Loft it up to get caught after a terrific start (5)
27 Aspartame chose to conceal hint (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11780/article8998948.ece

[Joshuaceada]

Exa

ACROSS
7 Progress made by club member (5)
8 Fashion diva's fit and proper (9)
10 Failure in business after film actor retires (6)
11 Got into bed with a criminal (8)
12 Kid is bound to find something to slide on (8)
13 Attain heroin in slum area (6)
14 Snake correctly named by the charmer at last (7)
16 Endless longing for drug (7)
20 Messages them abuses right away (6)
23 Source of beautiful aroma is possibly this (8)
25 Contacted Harry's buddy by telephone to know where potions are brewed (8)
26 Way a jerk is resting (6)
27 British Party head's being audacious (9)
28 Crazy about electronic rhythms (5)

DOWN
1 Extremely useful cooking item purchased at last (8)
2 Release energy on purpose (8)
3 Well-read journalists welcome to stay (7)
4 Very unusual seating times (8)
5 Ridicule father outside a bar (6)
6 Right time to go after cocaine user (6)
9 Very upset after start of big fire (4)
15 Cherish being in her pants (8)
17 Tale I'd spread about child forgetting name is unusual (8)
18 Train set in motion (8)
19 Dedicated trainees losing interest in work (7)
21 Small male bird changing direction (6)
22 One racy novel showing intimacy (2,4)
24 Book hotel to hold a small party (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/the-hindu-crossword-11781/article9002973.ece