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PP, will definitely READ, COMMENT & VOTE on your short story.Quote:
Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam
whilst on the subject, Notion Press have published my book THE BRIDGE TO LANKA.
would like to have views and comments from fellow hubbers, which will be useful for the second edition.
available at FLIPKART (in India) and AMAZON (overseas). THANKS IN ADVANCE.
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1 Get on with a gentleman on Greek island frittering away afternoon (3,2,3) HIT IT OFF
5 Second long-distance runner is a happy sort (6) SMILER
9 The reference is to a learner, ‘soul in torment’ (8) ALLUSION
10 Expert gets suitable gain (6) PROFIT
12 Rank achieved by palace attendant finally (4)TIER
13 Between boy and girl there’s no reasoning (10)PHILOSOPHY
15 City hangout is sweet (6) ECLAIR
17 Uncle back working as construction worker (5) MASON
20 Speech has no tips on proportion (5) RATIO
21 Noted invader mentioned a guiding tool (6) ATTILA
24 Stop! Trouble at the end of a couple of streets (5,5) STAND STILL
27 Boyfriend breaks tip off nice-looking object (4) BEAU
29 Dullards Amin and the drunken sot meet (6) IDIOTS
30 Boy spins around in Greek island group (8)
31 Look on bore reflectively (6) REGARD
32 No quarters given twice to balderdash (8) NONSENSE
Down
1 Hot soil in home (6) HEARTH
2 He counts as a bank employee (6) TELLER
3 Examine international cricket match? (4) TEST
4 Insubstantial stuff from female writer (5) FROTH
6 Societal norms code developer twisted at last (5) MORES
7 Hoist father aboard with skier’s permit (4,4) LIFT PASS
8 Attempting once more for a second hearing (8) RETRYING
11 College head and learner tear around to make wine (6) CLARET
14 Repeat from stable chorister (4) ECHO
16 Looks forward to a week with a SIT round (6) AWAITS
17 Bigot’s slipper? (4) MULE
18 More shaggy British Russian’s more bashful (8) BRASHIER
19 Inform about bird taking away secretly (8) S(TEAL)ING
22 Show me the way to deceive (4,2)LEAD ON
23 Chase union leader coming into money (6)PURSUE
25 Active person has time to be mollycoddler (5) DO(T)ER
26 Taylor endlessly working to apply with vigour (3,2)LAY TO
28 The sign of the summer? (4) PLUS
30 Boy spins around in Greek island group (8)CYCLADES
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
PP,
liked the abbreviation MCP. Hope all MCPs also have a noble heart.
voted today. BOL (best of luck) :victory::thumbsup:
re THE BRIDGE TO LANKA - a presentation can be viewed at <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtMVZYAHXAc>
re THC, no grid today nor can access ORKUT.
Across
1 Something to investigate – for a dog? (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 One of a pair that may be involved in many a blow (7) NOSTRIL
10 Everyone overwhelmed by striking sound is wearisome (7) PALLING
11 Bear to see ruler caught by American after American (5) URSUS
12 What one is when the last page in a daily calendar is torn off (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
13 Pants in island near Naples (5)
15 Finally, none to follow (4,2,3)
18 Inactive, making little impression in various years (9)
21 Many spoil the amulet (5)
22 Of late, low turnout fetches absolutely negligible number (3,3,3)
24 Girl entertains appeal from Angolan party (5)
26 Good, in France, a New Zealand ace gets a windfall (7)
27 Rani romps around me with primarily thin clothing (7)
28 Spread some gossip about woman and learners being untidy (11)
Down
1 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
2 Dispossesses nothing: America is on way up (5)
3 Departure from backsliding doesn’t begin (9)
4 There’s lot of petroleum there underground (3,4)
5 I am to set up a different version of driving force (7)
6 Religious leader, fatherlike, leaves there in a quandary (5)
7 Great eminence his small outing on peninsula fetches (8)
8 Five get release from non-specific fever (4)
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8)
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)
17 Criticised for having botched up medals tab (9)
19 A female’s string of words said to cause violent disturbances (7)
20 A churchyard sight in England, yet we’re puzzled (7)
22 Sailor and engineer meet Parisian cleric (4)
23 Held title to a section of downtown edifice (5)
25 One compromise turns out to be perfect (5)
Grid & CW is at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5502535.ece
Across
1 Something to investigate – for a dog? (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 One of a pair that may be involved in many a blow (7) NOSTRIL
10 Everyone overwhelmed by striking sound is wearisome (7) PALLING
11 Bear to see ruler caught by American after American (5) URSUS
12 What one is when the last page in a daily calendar is torn off (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
13 Pants in island near Naples (5) CAPRI
15 Finally, none to follow (4,2,3) LAST OF ALL
18 Inactive, making little impression in various years (9) SEDENTARY
21 Many spoil the amulet (5) CHARM
22 Of late, low turnout fetches absolutely negligible number (3,3,3) ALL TOO FEW
24 Girl entertains appeal from Angolan party (5)
26 Good, in France, a New Zealand ace gets a windfall (7)
27 Rani romps around me with primarily thin clothing (7)
28 Spread some gossip about woman and learners being untidy (11)
Down
1 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
2 Dispossesses nothing: America is on way up (5)
3 Departure from backsliding doesn’t begin (9)
4 There’s lot of petroleum there underground (3,4)
5 I am to set up a different version of driving force (7)
6 Religious leader, fatherlike, leaves there in a quandary (5)
7 Great eminence his small outing on peninsula fetches (8)
8 Five get release from non-specific fever (4)
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8)
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)
17 Criticised for having botched up medals tab (9)
19 A female’s string of words said to cause violent disturbances (7)
20 A churchyard sight in England, yet we’re puzzled (7)
22 Sailor and engineer meet Parisian cleric (4)
23 Held title to a section of downtown edifice (5)
25 One compromise turns out to be perfect (5)
Thanks Col, for the grid. Did not occur to look under National.
Across
1 Something to investigate – for a dog? (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 One of a pair that may be involved in many a blow (7) NOSTRIL
10 Everyone overwhelmed by striking sound is wearisome (7) PALLING
11 Bear to see ruler caught by American after American (5) URSUS
12 What one is when the last page in a daily calendar is torn off (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
13 Pants in island near Naples (5) CAPRI
15 Finally, none to follow (4,2,3) LAST OF ALL
18 Inactive, making little impression in various years (9) SEDENTARY
21 Many spoil the amulet (5) CHARM
22 Of late, low turnout fetches absolutely negligible number (3,3,3) ALL TOO FEW
24 Girl entertains appeal from Angolan party (5)
26 Good, in France, a New Zealand ace gets a windfall (7) BONANZA
27 Rani romps around me with primarily thin clothing (7)
28 Spread some gossip about woman and learners being untidy (11)
Down
1 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
2 Dispossesses nothing: America is on way up (5)
3 Departure from backsliding doesn’t begin (9)
4 There’s lot of petroleum there underground (3,4)
5 I am to set up a different version of driving force (7)
6 Religious leader, fatherlike, leaves there in a quandary (5) KALIF
7 Great eminence his small outing on peninsula fetches (8)
8 Five get release from non-specific fever (4)
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8)
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)
17 Criticised for having botched up medals tab (9) LAMBASTED
19 A female’s string of words said to cause violent disturbances (7)
20 A churchyard sight in England, yet we’re puzzled (7) YEWTREE
22 Sailor and engineer meet Parisian cleric (4)
23 Held title to a section of downtown edifice (5) OWNED
25 One compromise turns out to be perfect (5)
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1 Something to investigate – for a dog? (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 One of a pair that may be involved in many a blow (7) NOSTRIL
10 Everyone overwhelmed by striking sound is wearisome (7) PALLING
11 Bear to see ruler caught by American after American (5) URSUS
12 What one is when the last page in a daily calendar is torn off (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
13 Pants in island near Naples (5) CAPRI
15 Finally, none to follow (4,2,3) LAST OF ALL
18 Inactive, making little impression in various years (9) SEDENTARY
21 Many spoil the amulet (5) CHARM
22 Of late, low turnout fetches absolutely negligible number (3,3,3) ALL TOO FEW
24 Girl entertains appeal from Angolan party (5)
26 Good, in France, a New Zealand ace gets a windfall (7) BONANZA
27 Rani romps around me with primarily thin clothing (7)RAIMENT
28 Spread some gossip about woman and learners being untidy (11)DISHEVELLED
Down
1 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)ANNOUNCES
2 Dispossesses nothing: America is on way up (5)OUSTS
3 Departure from backsliding doesn’t begin (9)
4 There’s lot of petroleum there underground (3,4)OIL POOL
5 I am to set up a different version of driving force (7)
6 Religious leader, fatherlike, leaves there in a quandary (5) KALIF
7 Great eminence his small outing on peninsula fetches (8)
8 Five get release from non-specific fever (4)
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8)
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)
17 Criticised for having botched up medals tab (9) LAMBASTED
19 A female’s string of words said to cause violent disturbances (7)
20 A churchyard sight in England, yet we’re puzzled (7) YEWTREE
22 Sailor and engineer meet Parisian cleric (4)
23 Held title to a section of downtown edifice (5) OWNED
25 One compromise turns out to be perfect (5)
Thanks, CLUELESS! You got educated about MCP! We ladies spend our lives searching for that noble heart!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by CLUELESS
Across
1 Something to investigate – for a dog? (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 One of a pair that may be involved in many a blow (7) NOSTRIL
10 Everyone overwhelmed by striking sound is wearisome (7) PALLING
11 Bear to see ruler caught by American after American (5) URSUS
12 What one is when the last page in a daily calendar is torn off (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
13 Pants in island near Naples (5) CAPRI
15 Finally, none to follow (4,2,3) LAST OF ALL
18 Inactive, making little impression in various years (9) SEDENTARY
21 Many spoil the amulet (5) CHARM
22 Of late, low turnout fetches absolutely negligible number (3,3,3) ALL TOO FEW
24 Girl entertains appeal from Angolan party (5)
26 Good, in France, a New Zealand ace gets a windfall (7) BONANZA
27 Rani romps around me with primarily thin clothing (7)RAIMENT
28 Spread some gossip about woman and learners being untidy (11)DISHEVELLED
Down
1 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)ANNOUNCES
2 Dispossesses nothing: America is on way up (5)OUSTS
3 Departure from backsliding doesn’t begin (9) EGGRESSION
4 There’s lot of petroleum there underground (3,4)OIL POOL
5 I am to set up a different version of driving force (7) IMPETUS
6 Religious leader, fatherlike, leaves there in a quandary (5) KALIF
7 Great eminence his small outing on peninsula fetches (8)
8 Five get release from non-specific fever (4) AGUE
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8) PIDDLING?
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)
17 Criticised for having botched up medals tab (9) LAMBASTED
19 A female’s string of words said to cause violent disturbances (7) AFFRAYS
20 A churchyard sight in England, yet we’re puzzled (7) YEWTREE
22 Sailor and engineer meet Parisian cleric (4) ABBE
23 Held title to a section of downtown edifice (5) OWNED
25 One compromise turns out to be perfect (5) IDEAL
14 Cudgelling prince’s disorientation (8) PADDLING
16 Serving to close, Officer Commanding gets sole former wife dismissed (9)OCCLUSIVE
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
Watched the video! Highly informative and interesting!At first the title made me think about the present political scenario!!! A novel title for the book!Quote:
Originally Posted by CLUELESS
PP, politics is dirty, with or without the prefix. Ramayana and related titles may put-off many contemporary readers.Quote:
Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam
Hence, this title. The book is a compilation of emails exchanged amongst the main protagonists of the epic.
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1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8)
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2)
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7)
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5)
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10)
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5)
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5)
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6)
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4)
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7)
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7)
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6)
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4)
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)
18 A couple of trios make it (6)
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7)
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7)
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)
Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8)
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2)
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7)
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5) MADAM
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10)
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5)
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5)
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6) ADMIRE
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4)
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7)
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7) BULLDOG
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6) ERMINE
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4)
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)
18 A couple of trios make it (6)
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7)
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7) ANDIRON
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)
Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8)
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2)
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7)
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5) MADAM
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10)
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5) IN ONE PIECE
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5)
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6) ADMIRE
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4) SATE
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7) THORIUM
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7) BULLDOG
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6) ERMINE
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4) SPELLING BEES
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)
18 A couple of trios make it (6)
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7) OVEREAT
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7) ANDIRON
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)
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That was explicit in your intro!Quote:
Originally Posted by CLUELESS
Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8) STRAPPED
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2) LOCK UP
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7) WHEELIE
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5) MADAM
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10) MONTENEGRO
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5) IN ONE PIECE
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5) GREAT
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6) ADMIRE
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4) SATE
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7) THORIUM
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7) BULLDOG
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6) ERMINE
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4) SPELLING BEES
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)
18 A couple of trios make it (6)
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7) OVEREAT
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7) ANDIRON
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)
Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8) STRAPPED
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2) LOCK UP
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7) WHEELIE
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5) MADAM
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10) MONTENEGRO
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5) IN ONE PIECE
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5) GREAT
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6) ADMIRE
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4) SATE
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)MEDICINE
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7) THORIUM
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)PEPPERONI
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)DOWNS
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7) BULLDOG
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6) ERMINE
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4) SPELLING BEES
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)
18 A couple of trios make it (6)SEXTET
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7) OVEREAT
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7) ANDIRON
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)COSMIC
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)
Across
1 Destitute dismissed and criticised (8) STRAPPED
6 Information Bureau’s gone over one bird (4) IBIS
9 Bind hair that’s raised (4,2) LOCK UP
10 We embrace the man — Yaleman — in a motorcycle stunt (7) WHEELIE
13 Valuable, yet not having a high tag (9) PRICELESS
14 Woman goes back and forth (5) MADAM
15 The French scholar’s Tibetan title (4) LAMA
16 Figure, say, runs to enter one country (10) MONTENEGRO
19 How a swimming woman may emerge unharmed (2,3,5) IN ONE PIECE
21 Jack to suffer in prison (4) JAIL
24 Big framework mentioned (5) GREAT
25 Employee, yes, but does he work? (3-6)
26 He chooses Eastern reader (7) ELECTOR
27 Respect ace mired badly (6) ADMIRE
28 Relaxed and took sake finally to fill completely (4) SATE
29 Very well, you needn’t take it! (8)MEDICINE
Down
2 Murthi roughly accepting outsider’s original element (7) THORIUM
3 Don’t begin to fret over primarily turquoise ornament (6)ANKLET
4 Go to Argentine leader and Indian leader for sausage (9)PEPPERONI
5 Polishes off these clues? (5)DOWNS
7 Two animals in a sort of tenacious expression (7) BULLDOG
8 These machines are used in mending the ways (5-7)STEAM-ROLLERS
11 Queen’s plenty of fur (6) ERMINE
12 Surely, they would rule that ‘hunny’ is wrong (8,4) SPELLING BEES
17 Not that notices on it display sleaze and one becomes wearied reportedly (4,5)TACK BOARD
18 A couple of trios make it (6)SEXTET
20 Stuff on each tandoori, to begin with (7) OVEREAT
22 Notice Press featuring new firedog (7) ANDIRON
23 Grandiose businesses get mineral endlessly (6)COSMIC
25 Average guy poured out Oriental spirit from big drinking vessel (5)JORUM
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
Taking leave tomorrow! Kids have come home- going to see places.
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1 Graduate gets quartz from hall (8) BASILICA
5 Cutter provided no publicity to many a fanatic (6)
9 Look at no-good Russian player for extended period (4,3)
10 Exhaust allowed into deep fissures (7)
11 Shots certain to figure in exhibitions (9)
12 Individuals from America will contain criticism (5)
13 Obsessive about one making ton (4)
14 Layers Meg put back into plan (9) STRATAGEM
17 A vision that is likely to go up in smoke? (4,5) PIPE DREAM
19 Scheme not completely regular (4)
23 The end reached in the home game (5)
24 Former partner gripped by terrible tension is drawn out (2,7)
25 Vulgar outfit’s character extremely blameworthy (7)
26 Serious, all-round stare bestowed around a quarter (7)
27 Are these fellows ever nodding their heads? (3-3)
28 Lawyer at sports competition not acceptable (8)
Down
1 Lie almost allowed: that’s the report (8)
2 Son with stone in a certain excavation hole (7)
3 Song-writer’s unfulfilled year in the directory (6)
4 Brotherhood makes possible canny retrofit (13) CONFRATERNITY
6 Advocacy for engagement (8)
7 General reportedly drawn to what flows with the wind (3,4)
8 Small youngsters extremely raunchy (6)
10 Speaking slightly of conduct of pedestrian AGM (13) DISPARAGEMENT
15 Diplomatic move takes a month in the surroundings of river (8)
16 Peacekeepers back line taken by your old base (8)
18 Forms mental pictures of one sedate comic (7)
20 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
21 Manoeuvre a rider? (6)
22 Way before ordinary sound system (6)
Across
1 Graduate gets quartz from hall (8) BASILICA
5 Cutter provided no publicity to many a fanatic (6) ZEALOT
9 Look at no-good Russian player for extended period (4,3) LONG RUN
10 Exhaust allowed into deep fissures (7) DEPLETE
11 Shots certain to figure in exhibitions (9) EXPOSURES
12 Individuals from America will contain criticism (5) UNITS
13 Obsessive about one making ton (4)
14 Layers Meg put back into plan (9) STRATAGEM
17 A vision that is likely to go up in smoke? (4,5) PIPE DREAM
19 Scheme not completely regular (4)
23 The end reached in the home game (5)
24 Former partner gripped by terrible tension is drawn out (2,7)
25 Vulgar outfit’s character extremely blameworthy (7)
26 Serious, all-round stare bestowed around a quarter (7)
27 Are these fellows ever nodding their heads? (3-3)
28 Lawyer at sports competition not acceptable (8)
Down
1 Lie almost allowed: that’s the report (8)
2 Son with stone in a certain excavation hole (7)
3 Song-writer’s unfulfilled year in the directory (6)
4 Brotherhood makes possible canny retrofit (13) CONFRATERNITY
6 Advocacy for engagement (8)
7 General reportedly drawn to what flows with the wind (3,4)
8 Small youngsters extremely raunchy (6)
10 Speaking slightly of conduct of pedestrian AGM (13) DISPARAGEMENT
15 Diplomatic move takes a month in the surroundings of river (8)
16 Peacekeepers back line taken by your old base (8)
18 Forms mental pictures of one sedate comic (7)
20 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
21 Manoeuvre a rider? (6)
22 Way before ordinary sound system (6)
Across
1 Graduate gets quartz from hall (8) BASILICA
5 Cutter provided no publicity to many a fanatic (6)
9 Look at no-good Russian player for extended period (4,3)
10 Exhaust allowed into deep fissures (7) DEPLETE
11 Shots certain to figure in exhibitions (9) EXPOSURES
12 Individuals from America will contain criticism (5)
13 Obsessive about one making ton (4)
14 Layers Meg put back into plan (9) STRATAGEM
17 A vision that is likely to go up in smoke? (4,5) PIPE DREAM
19 Scheme not completely regular (4)
23 The end reached in the home game (5)
24 Former partner gripped by terrible tension is drawn out (2,7)
25 Vulgar outfit’s character extremely blameworthy (7)
26 Serious, all-round stare bestowed around a quarter (7) EARNEST
27 Are these fellows ever nodding their heads? (3-3)
28 Lawyer at sports competition not acceptable (8)
Down
1 Lie almost allowed: that’s the report (8)
2 Son with stone in a certain excavation hole (7)
3 Song-writer’s unfulfilled year in the directory (6) LYRIST
4 Brotherhood makes possible canny retrofit (13) CONFRATERNITY
6 Advocacy for engagement (8) ESPOUSAL
7 General reportedly drawn to what flows with the wind (3,4) LEE TIDE
8 Small youngsters extremely raunchy (6) TEENSY
10 Speaking slightly of conduct of pedestrian AGM (13) DISPARAGEMENT
15 Diplomatic move takes a month in the surroundings of river (8)
16 Peacekeepers back line taken by your old base (8)
18 Forms mental pictures of one sedate comic (7)
20 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
21 Manoeuvre a rider? (6)
22 Way before ordinary sound system (6)
Across
1 Graduate gets quartz from hall (8) BASILICA
5 Cutter provided no publicity to many a fanatic (6) ZEALOT
9 Look at no-good Russian player for extended period (4,3) LONG RUN
10 Exhaust allowed into deep fissures (7) DEPLETE
11 Shots certain to figure in exhibitions (9) EXPOSURES
12 Individuals from America will contain criticism (5) UNITS
13 Obsessive about one making ton (4) INTO
14 Layers Meg put back into plan (9) STRATAGEM
17 A vision that is likely to go up in smoke? (4,5) PIPE DREAM
19 Scheme not completely regular (4) PLAN
23 The end reached in the home game (5)
24 Former partner gripped by terrible tension is drawn out (2,7)
25 Vulgar outfit’s character extremely blameworthy (7)
26 Serious, all-round stare bestowed around a quarter (7) EARNEST
27 Are these fellows ever nodding their heads? (3-3)
28 Lawyer at sports competition not acceptable (8)
Down
1 Lie almost allowed: that’s the report (8)
2 Son with stone in a certain excavation hole (7)
3 Song-writer’s unfulfilled year in the directory (6) LYRIST
4 Brotherhood makes possible canny retrofit (13) CONFRATERNITY
6 Advocacy for engagement (8) ESPOUSAL
7 General reportedly drawn to what flows with the wind (3,4) LEE TIDE
8 Small youngsters extremely raunchy (6) TEENSY
10 Speaking slightly of conduct of pedestrian AGM (13) DISPARAGEMENT
15 Diplomatic move takes a month in the surroundings of river (8)
16 Peacekeepers back line taken by your old base (8)
18 Forms mental pictures of one sedate comic (7)
20 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
21 Manoeuvre a rider? (6)
22 Way before ordinary sound system (6)
Across
1 Graduate gets quartz from hall (8) BASILICA
5 Cutter provided no publicity to many a fanatic (6) ZEALOT
9 Look at no-good Russian player for extended period (4,3) LONG RUN
10 Exhaust allowed into deep fissures (7) DEPLETE
11 Shots certain to figure in exhibitions (9) EXPOSURES
12 Individuals from America will contain criticism (5) UNITS
13 Obsessive about one making ton (4) INTO
14 Layers Meg put back into plan (9) STRATAGEM
17 A vision that is likely to go up in smoke? (4,5) PIPE DREAM
19 Scheme not completely regular (4) PLAN
23 The end reached in the home game (5) OMEGA
24 Former partner gripped by terrible tension is drawn out (2,7) IN EXTENSO
25 Vulgar outfit’s character extremely blameworthy (7) KITSCHY
26 Serious, all-round stare bestowed around a quarter (7) EARNEST
27 Are these fellows ever nodding their heads? (3-3) YES-MEN
28 Lawyer at sports competition not acceptable (8) ATTORNEY
Down
1 Lie almost allowed: that’s the report (8) BULLETIN
2 Son with stone in a certain excavation hole (7) SANDPIT
3 Song-writer’s unfulfilled year in the directory (6) LYRIST
4 Brotherhood makes possible canny retrofit (13) CONFRATERNITY
6 Advocacy for engagement (8) ESPOUSAL
7 General reportedly drawn to what flows with the wind (3,4) LEE TIDE
8 Small youngsters extremely raunchy (6) TEENSY
10 Speaking slightly of conduct of pedestrian AGM (13) DISPARAGEMENT
15 Diplomatic move takes a month in the surroundings of river (8) DEMARCHE
16 Peacekeepers back line taken by your old base (8) UNWORTHY
18 Forms mental pictures of one sedate comic (7) IDEATES
20 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7) LANTERN
21 Manoeuvre a rider? (6) JOCKEY
22 Way before ordinary sound system (6) STEREO
Across
5 Twitter comment, short and excessively sentimental (4) TWEE
7 Heath Robinson, say, showing duck in box — it’s Daffy? (10) CARTOONIST
10 Rectangular harpsichord, spotless (8) VIRGINAL
11 Exhausted, American editor on horseback (4-2) USED-UP
12 Envisage article making one fume (6) SEETHE
14 Transport access (8)
15 Headcase with broken finger, leaves group of extremists (7,6)
17 Ordered to repeat a G&S work, perhaps (8)
19 Utter part of lament I recalled (6)
20 Song, a diva’s first after formal dance (6)
21 Affluent four on right included in article (8)
23 Neglected child runs through Battersea, distressed (6,4)
24 Drawn on match day (4)
Down
1 Female trapping number in lift (8)
2 Image I study (4)
3 Valuable wood from this place? Better off spending capital (6,4)
4 E.g. Lana, unusual girl’s name (6)
6 He, with wit, edited jumbo, a conspicuous failure (5,8)
8 Ups and downs on this vessel covered by heavy wave (6,7)
9 New layout of mall can secure the demolition of squalid houses (4,9)
13 Dues payable upon a death, say, in eastern part (6,4)
16 Representation of Christ’s birth — service handling it in two ways (8)
18 Easing out of harbour, Eli, effortlessly (6)
22 Dressing-gown in rear portion of closet (4)
Across
5 Twitter comment, short and excessively sentimental (4) TWEE
7 Heath Robinson, say, showing duck in box — it’s Daffy? (10) CARTOONIST
10 Rectangular harpsichord, spotless (8) VIRGINAL
11 Exhausted, American editor on horseback (4-2) USED-UP
12 Envisage article making one fume (6) SEETHE
14 Transport access (8)
15 Headcase with broken finger, leaves group of extremists (7,6)
17 Ordered to repeat a G&S work, perhaps (8)
19 Utter part of lament I recalled (6) ENTIRE
20 Song, a diva’s first after formal dance (6)
21 Affluent four on right included in article (8)
23 Neglected child runs through Battersea, distressed (6,4) STREET ARAB
24 Drawn on match day (4)
Down
1 Female trapping number in lift (8)
2 Image I study (4)
3 Valuable wood from this place? Better off spending capital (6,4)
4 E.g. Lana, unusual girl’s name (6) ANGELA
6 He, with wit, edited jumbo, a conspicuous failure (5,8)
8 Ups and downs on this vessel covered by heavy wave (6,7)
9 New layout of mall can secure the demolition of squalid houses (4,9) SLUM CLEARANCE
13 Dues payable upon a death, say, in eastern part (6,4)
16 Representation of Christ’s birth — service handling it in two ways (8)
18 Easing out of harbour, Eli, effortlessly (6) RELIEF
22 Dressing-gown in rear portion of closet (4)
Across
5 Twitter comment, short and excessively sentimental (4) TWEE
7 Heath Robinson, say, showing duck in box — it’s Daffy? (10) CARTOONIST
10 Rectangular harpsichord, spotless (8) VIRGINAL
11 Exhausted, American editor on horseback (4-2) USED-UP
12 Envisage article making one fume (6) SEETHE
14 Transport access (8)
15 Headcase with broken finger, leaves group of extremists (7,6) LUNATIC FRINGE
17 Ordered to repeat a G&S work, perhaps (8)
19 Utter part of lament I recalled (6) ENTIRE
20 Song, a diva’s first after formal dance (6)
21 Affluent four on right included in article (8)
23 Neglected child runs through Battersea, distressed (6,4) STREET ARAB
24 Drawn on match day (4)
Down
1 Female trapping number in lift (8)
2 Image I study (4)
3 Valuable wood from this place? Better off spending capital (6,4)
4 E.g. Lana, unusual girl’s name (6) ANGELA
6 He, with wit, edited jumbo, a conspicuous failure (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
8 Ups and downs on this vessel covered by heavy wave (6,7) ROLLER COASTER
9 New layout of mall can secure the demolition of squalid houses (4,9) SLUM CLEARANCE
13 Dues payable upon a death, say, in eastern part (6,4) ESTATE DUTY
16 Representation of Christ’s birth — service handling it in two ways (8) NATIVITY
18 Easing out of harbour, Eli, effortlessly (6) RELIEF
22 Dressing-gown in rear portion of closet (4)
Across
5 Twitter comment, short and excessively sentimental (4) TWEE
7 Heath Robinson, say, showing duck in box — it’s Daffy? (10) CARTOONIST
10 Rectangular harpsichord, spotless (8) VIRGINAL
11 Exhausted, American editor on horseback (4-2) USED-UP
12 Envisage article making one fume (6) SEETHE
14 Transport access (8)
15 Headcase with broken finger, leaves group of extremists (7,6) LUNATIC FRINGE
17 Ordered to repeat a G&S work, perhaps (8) OPERATTA
19 Utter part of lament I recalled (6) ENTIRE
20 Song, a diva’s first after formal dance (6) BALLAD
21 Affluent four on right included in article (8) THRIVING
23 Neglected child runs through Battersea, distressed (6,4) STREET ARAB
24 Drawn on match day (4)
Down
1 Female trapping number in lift (8) HEIGHTEN
2 Image I study (4) ICON
3 Valuable wood from this place? Better off spending capital (6,4)
4 E.g. Lana, unusual girl’s name (6) ANGELA
6 He, with wit, edited jumbo, a conspicuous failure (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
8 Ups and downs on this vessel covered by heavy wave (6,7) ROLLER COASTER
9 New layout of mall can secure the demolition of squalid houses (4,9) SLUM CLEARANCE
13 Dues payable upon a death, say, in eastern part (6,4) ESTATE DUTY
16 Representation of Christ’s birth — service handling it in two ways (8) NATIVITY
18 Easing out of harbour, Eli, effortlessly (6) RELIEF
22 Dressing-gown in rear portion of closet (4)
Anyone noticed the Acrostic?
Across
5 Twitter comment, short and excessively sentimental (4) TWEE
7 Heath Robinson, say, showing duck in box — it’s Daffy? (10) CARTOONIST
10 Rectangular harpsichord, spotless (8) VIRGINAL
11 Exhausted, American editor on horseback (4-2) USED-UP
12 Envisage article making one fume (6) SEETHE
14 Transport access (8)ENTRANCE
15 Headcase with broken finger, leaves group of extremists (7,6) LUNATIC FRINGE
17 Ordered to repeat a G&S work, perhaps (8) OPERATTA
19 Utter part of lament I recalled (6) ENTIRE
20 Song, a diva’s first after formal dance (6) BALLAD
21 Affluent four on right included in article (8) THRIVING
23 Neglected child runs through Battersea, distressed (6,4) STREET ARAB
24 Drawn on match day (4)TIED
Down
1 Female trapping number in lift (8) HEIGHTEN
2 Image I study (4) ICON
3 Valuable wood from this place? Better off spending capital (6,4)LOCUST TREE
4 E.g. Lana, unusual girl’s name (6) ANGELA
6 He, with wit, edited jumbo, a conspicuous failure (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
8 Ups and downs on this vessel covered by heavy wave (6,7) ROLLER COASTER
9 New layout of mall can secure the demolition of squalid houses (4,9) SLUM CLEARANCE
13 Dues payable upon a death, say, in eastern part (6,4) ESTATE DUTY
16 Representation of Christ’s birth — service handling it in two ways (8) NATIVITY
18 Easing out of harbour, Eli, effortlessly (6) RELIEF
22 Dressing-gown in rear portion of closet (4)ROBE
Happy to wrap up before the deadline, even if one quota short!
:clap::clap::clap: Mind too groggy with last 4 days' excitement of children's homecoming!Drunk with purest joy of togetherness! The boys are getting ready to drive away each in one direction-to Chennai and Bangalore! Please somebody elaborate on the acrostic-I'll come back later and enjoy it!
Read the first letter of each clue. It gives the serial number of this crossword when it appeared on the Guardian siteQuote:
Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam
Ah! Thanks, Colonel!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by deepakgita
Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)
23 Rough action on good layer (7)
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1)
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6)
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)
Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3)
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7)
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7)
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5)
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2)
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7)
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7)
15 Introduce different cut (9)
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7)
18 Senseless behaviour (7)
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7)
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7)
22 Time to take god in coach (5)
Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)
23 Rough action on good layer (7)
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1) WHERE WAS I
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6) BANYAN
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)
Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3)
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7) HASSOCK
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7)
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5)
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2)
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7)
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7)
15 Introduce different cut (9)
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7) TAFFETA
18 Senseless behaviour (7)
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7)
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7)
22 Time to take god in coach (5) TRAIN
Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)
23 Rough action on good layer (7)
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1) WHERE WAS I
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6) BANYAN
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)
Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3) A MIND OF YOUR OWN
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7) HASSOCK
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7) SETTLER
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5) ASPIC
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2)
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7) TSUNAMI
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7) HEAD FOR NUMBERS
15 Introduce different cut (9)
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7) TAFFETA
18 Senseless behaviour (7)
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7)
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7)
22 Time to take god in coach (5) TRAIN
Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)
23 Rough action on good layer (7)
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1) WHERE WAS I
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6) BANYAN
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)
Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3) A MIND OF YOUR OWN
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7) HASSOCK
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7) SETTLER
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5) ASPIC
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2) TURNS TO
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7) TSUNAMI
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7) HEAD FOR NUMBERS
15 Introduce different cut (9) REDUCTION
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7) TAFFETA
18 Senseless behaviour (7) FOOLERY
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7) CHARIOT
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7) AVIATOR
22 Time to take god in coach (5) TRAIN
Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)FAKIR
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)OUT OF HAND
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)CHAFF
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)REFLOAT
23 Rough action on good layer (7)
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1) WHERE WAS I
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6) BANYAN
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)NO TURNS
Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3) A MIND OF YOUR OWN
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7) HASSOCK
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7) SETTLER
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5) ASPIC
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2) TURNS TO
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7) TSUNAMI
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7) HEAD FOR NUMBERS
15 Introduce different cut (9) REDUCTION
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7) TAFFETA
18 Senseless behaviour (7) FOOLERY
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7) CHARIOT
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7) AVIATOR
22 Time to take god in coach (5) TRAIN
Across
1 State owns one article producing utter speechlessness (7)APHASIA
5 American Indian on a street is clever (6) ASTUTE
9 Pi(pic)c (5) INSET
10 Timely old joke having left end of punchline (9) OPPORTUNE
11 Idle scribbler drooled excitedly (7) DOODLER
12 Movie VIP has something to chew over: pie (7) CUSTARD
13 Holy man gets female a French cocktail (5)FAKIR
14 One new rooftop collapses in Italian village (9)
16 Not controlled immediately? (3,2,4)OUT OF HAND
19 Banter from fellows following tea (5)CHAFF
21 A vessel that’s run aground would want to … (7)REFLOAT
23 Rough action on good layer (7)COATING
24 He is raw; we interrupted — Help me remember what I was talking about (5,3,1) WHERE WAS I
25 Lines about fast-breaking, no small meal (5)IFTAR
26 Prohibit surrounding some tree (6) BANYAN
27 Straight sign on the road (2,5)NO TURNS
Down
1 If you’ve this, you wouldn’t ask anyone else for thoughts (1,4,2,4,3) A MIND OF YOUR OWN
2 Fool pawned church cushion (7) HASSOCK
3 Colonist’s decisive blow? (7) SETTLER
4 Strange approach surrounding the last of crazy unorthodox books (9)APOCRYPHA
5 A small, small photograph of jellied dish (5) ASPIC
6 Avails oneself of stint on aircraft: no learner (5,2) TURNS TO
7 Time-out: I mustn’t fall around the extreme part of Goa – there’s coastal disaster (7) TSUNAMI
8 One with this is good at arithmetic (4,3,7) HEAD FOR FIGURES
15 Introduce different cut (9) REDUCTION
17 Industrialist gets female to iron crisp fabric (7) TAFFETA
18 Senseless behaviour (7) FOOLERY
19 Talk about river goddess’ vehicle (7) CHARIOT
20 Pilot takes a number to a mountain (7) AVIATOR
22 Time to take god in coach (5) TRAIN
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!