THC-crossword thread-6; 4 ans PP till 4 pm IST

Across
5 British wastrel’s Irish accent (6) BROGUE
6 Capable of getting absorbed in a small area understood by few (6) ARCANE
9 Liable to change (6) LABILE
10 Where players go when they exit gates! (8) OFFSTAGE
11 Skimpy article of clothing Caitlin imprudently sports riding up (4) MINI
12 Incapable of accepting proposal as it is not appropriate (10) UNSUITABLE
13 Tron’s unique, quirky but illogical rejoinder (3,8) NON SEQUITUR
18 To go round giving invitation to teacher to release one’s frustrations verbally? (10) CIRCUMVENT
21 Traditional Indian melody about jelly (4) AGAR
22 Very laconic, composed, but given to sudden outbursts (8) VOLCANIC
23 Consent manufactured by a couple of congress leaders or Democrat (6) ACCORD
24 Earring and ring one concealed in workroom (6)STUDIO
25 Raise in relief, give 'em to the chief (6)EMBOSS
Down
1 It is prudent to take nothing from someone running for office (8) POLITICO
2 Chest, back massage with water from France (6) BUREAU
3 Wall art showcasing tennis star Stefanie in great shape overcoming Agassi finally (8) GRAFFITI
4 Fellow's art dissipated by incantation (6) MANTRA
5 Get out of here, get a degree, get engaged in an activity (4,2) BEAT IT
7 Endless rent disparity to overwhelm (6) ENGULF
8 Upshot of putting criminals in a line-up? (11) CONSEQUENCE
14 Concerned with ‘meaning’, our race gets involved in hunt for alien life and pursues First Contact (8)SEMANTIC
15 Punch oar excitedly, ready to set sail (2-6) UP ANCHOR
16 Leading couples in Virginstow, Northampton usually like wine (6)VINOUS
17 Old city where rasam’s made almost before the morning’s evanesced (6)MADRAS
19 Hundred and fifty escaped from prison mess (6)COCKUP
20 Emotional distress shielded by 4 you repeated (6) TRAUMA

Took the liberty to give an extra answer to wrap up the puzzle in record time!:noteeth:

:clap::clap::clap: I wish a very sweet Diwali to all friends!:-D

Across
1 Follow, behind stage, a pet (6) LAPDOG
4 Setback could make naval captain tense (6) BLIGHT
9 What tireless seamstresses do, reportedly, for whatsit (2-3-2) SO-AND-SO
10 Agreed to move simultaneously (2,3,2) AT ONE GO
11 Electoral system providing veto, by implication? (11,4) ALTERNATIVE VOTE
12 Girl given carbon copy (5)
14 Overworked journalist examined around noon (9)
16 Oarsman in races representing republic (3,6)
18 Having a pleasant taste, sauce as written about (5)
20 Serving only favoured customers further down the bar (5-3-7)
22 Relatives in Mexico, US insurgents (7)
23 Thicken soup in cookhouse (7)
24 Land close to shore, say (6)
25 Scoundrel with gag (6)
Down
1 Young woman touring tourist centre and port in the Canary Islands (3,6)
2 Bit of humbug in Xmas show, on top of Marley’s ghost! (7)
3 Instruct class (5)
5 Free tips, details yet to be explained (5,4)
6 Beginning to grieve about bloodstained boy (7)
7 Character eating British steak (1-4)
8 Has long struggles involving number from a range of hills (5,7)
10 What one may eat at a birthday party or a picnic? (1,5,2,4)
13 Something for the upwardly mobile in St Moritz, perhaps? (9)
15 Crude hand employed in US holiday centre (4,5)
17 Almost certainly agree on bout being fixed (2,5)
19 Critical remark made on finding earthenware vessel with crack (3,4)
20 Pawnbroker having soiled article taken away (5)
21 Dairy product with lid removed, say (5)

Across
1 Follow, behind stage, a pet (6) LAPDOG
4 Setback could make naval captain tense (6) BLIGHT
9 What tireless seamstresses do, reportedly, for whatsit (2-3-2) SO-AND-SO
10 Agreed to move simultaneously (2,3,2) AT ONE GO
11 Electoral system providing veto, by implication? (11,4) ALTERNATIVE VOTE
12 Girl given carbon copy (5)
14 Overworked journalist examined around noon (9)
16 Oarsman in races representing republic (3,6) SAN MARINO
18 Having a pleasant taste, sauce as written about (5)
20 Serving only favoured customers further down the bar (5-3-7)
22 Relatives in Mexico, US insurgents (7)
23 Thicken soup in cookhouse (7)
24 Land close to shore, say (6)
25 Scoundrel with gag (6)
Down
1 Young woman touring tourist centre and port in the Canary Islands (3,6) LAS PALMAS
2 Bit of humbug in Xmas show, on top of Marley’s ghost! (7)
3 Instruct class (5) ORDER
5 Free tips, details yet to be explained (5,4) LOOSE ENDS
6 Beginning to grieve about bloodstained boy (7)
7 Character eating British steak (1-4)
8 Has long struggles involving number from a range of hills (5,7)
10 What one may eat at a birthday party or a picnic? (1,5,2,4) A PIECE OF CAKE
13 Something for the upwardly mobile in St Moritz, perhaps? (9)
15 Crude hand employed in US holiday centre (4,5)
17 Almost certainly agree on bout being fixed (2,5)
19 Critical remark made on finding earthenware vessel with crack (3,4)
20 Pawnbroker having soiled article taken away (5)
21 Dairy product with lid removed, say (5)

Across
1 Follow, behind stage, a pet (6) LAPDOG
4 Setback could make naval captain tense (6) BLIGHT
9 What tireless seamstresses do, reportedly, for whatsit (2-3-2) SO-AND-SO
10 Agreed to move simultaneously (2,3,2) AT ONE GO
11 Electoral system providing veto, by implication? (11,4) ALTERNATIVE VOTE
12 Girl given carbon copy (5)
14 Overworked journalist examined around noon (9)
16 Oarsman in races representing republic (3,6) SAN MARINO
18 Having a pleasant taste, sauce as written about (5)
20 Serving only favoured customers further down the bar (5-3-7) UNDER THE TABLE
22 Relatives in Mexico, US insurgents (7) COUSINS
23 Thicken soup in cookhouse (7) KITCHEN
24 Land close to shore, say (6)
25 Scoundrel with gag (6)
Down
1 Young woman touring tourist centre and port in the Canary Islands (3,6) LAS PALMAS
2 Bit of humbug in Xmas show, on top of Marley’s ghost! (7)
3 Instruct class (5) ORDER
5 Free tips, details yet to be explained (5,4) LOOSE ENDS
6 Beginning to grieve about bloodstained boy (7)
7 Character eating British steak (1-4)
8 Has long struggles involving number from a range of hills (5,7) GOLAN HEIGHTS
10 What one may eat at a birthday party or a picnic? (1,5,2,4) A PIECE OF CAKE
13 Something for the upwardly mobile in St Moritz, perhaps? (9)
15 Crude hand employed in US holiday centre (4,5)
17 Almost certainly agree on bout being fixed (2,5)
19 Critical remark made on finding earthenware vessel with crack (3,4)
20 Pawnbroker having soiled article taken away (5)
21 Dairy product with lid removed, say (5) UTTER

Across
1 Follow, behind stage, a pet (6) LAPDOG
4 Setback could make naval captain tense (6) BLIGHT
9 What tireless seamstresses do, reportedly, for whatsit (2-3-2) SO-AND-SO
10 Agreed to move simultaneously (2,3,2) AT ONE GO
11 Electoral system providing veto, by implication? (11,4) ALTERNATIVE VOTE
12 Girl given carbon copy (5)
14 Overworked journalist examined around noon (9)HACKNEYED
16 Oarsman in races representing republic (3,6) SAN MARINO
18 Having a pleasant taste, sauce as written about (5)
20 Serving only favoured customers further down the bar (5-3-7) UNDER THE TABLE correction {B}UNDER-THE-COUNTER[/B]
22 Relatives in Mexico, US insurgents (7) COUSINS
23 Thicken soup in cookhouse (7) KITCHEN
24 Land close to shore, say (6)
25 Scoundrel with gag (6)
Down
1 Young woman touring tourist centre and port in the Canary Islands (3,6) LAS PALMAS
2 Bit of humbug in Xmas show, on top of Marley’s ghost! (7)PHANTOM
3 Instruct class (5) ORDER
5 Free tips, details yet to be explained (5,4) LOOSE ENDS
6 Beginning to grieve about bloodstained boy (7)GREGORY
7 Character eating British steak (1-4)
8 Has long struggles involving number from a range of hills (5,7) GOLAN HEIGHTS
10 What one may eat at a birthday party or a picnic? (1,5,2,4) A PIECE OF CAKE
13 Something for the upwardly mobile in St Moritz, perhaps? (9)
15 Crude hand employed in US holiday centre (4,5)
17 Almost certainly agree on bout being fixed (2,5)NO DOUBT
19 Critical remark made on finding earthenware vessel with crack (3,4)POT SHOT
20 Pawnbroker having soiled article taken away (5)
21 Dairy product with lid removed, say (5) UTTER

Across
1 Follow, behind stage, a pet (6) LAPDOG
4 Setback could make naval captain tense (6) BLIGHT
9 What tireless seamstresses do, reportedly, for whatsit (2-3-2) SO-AND-SO
10 Agreed to move simultaneously (2,3,2) AT ONE GO
11 Electoral system providing veto, by implication? (11,4) ALTERNATIVE VOTE
12 Girl given carbon copy (5) MIMIC
14 Overworked journalist examined around noon (9)HACKNEYED
16 Oarsman in races representing republic (3,6) SAN MARINO
18 Having a pleasant taste, sauce as written about (5) SIPID?
20 Serving only favoured customers further down the bar (5-3-7) UNDER THE TABLE correction {B}UNDER-THE-COUNTER[/B]
22 Relatives in Mexico, US insurgents (7) COUSINS
23 Thicken soup in cookhouse (7) KITCHEN
24 Land close to shore, say (6) ESTATE
25 Scoundrel with gag (6) WRETCH

Down
1 Young woman touring tourist centre and port in the Canary Islands (3,6) LAS PALMAS
2 Bit of humbug in Xmas show, on top of Marley’s ghost! (7)PHANTOM
3 Instruct class (5) ORDER
5 Free tips, details yet to be explained (5,4) LOOSE ENDS
6 Beginning to grieve about bloodstained boy (7)GREGORY
7 Character eating British steak (1-4) T-BONE
8 Has long struggles involving number from a range of hills (5,7) GOLAN HEIGHTS
10 What one may eat at a birthday party or a picnic? (1,5,2,4) A PIECE OF CAKE
13 Something for the upwardly mobile in St Moritz, perhaps? (9) CHAIRLIFT
15 Crude hand employed in US holiday centre (4,5) DUDE RANCH
17 Almost certainly agree on bout being fixed (2,5)NO DOUBT
19 Critical remark made on finding earthenware vessel with crack (3,4)POT SHOT
20 Pawnbroker having soiled article taken away (5) UNCLE
21 Dairy product with lid removed, say (5) UTTER

Answer to 18 ac is SAPID

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Across
1 Anoint Israelites to protect the Spanish’s most priced possessions (5,6) CROWN JEWELS
9 One half of comic duo’s awards (7) LAURELS
10 Lassos to rein in antelopes’, toads’ and snakes’ heads (6) RIATAS
11 Regular maid to assume fielding position… (3,2) MID ON
12 … or another as an extended stump (4,3) LONG LEG
15 King, quiet, expressed surprise (4)
16 Placed Tom Hanks in charge of raincoat … (10)
18 … with some more protection on the offside (10)
20 Stumble when standing next to the 'keeper (4)
23 Attorney caught in fight with tool (7)
24 Indicate to one misplaced pontiff losing couple of followers initially (5)
26 Assassin sick in half of southern Indian state (6)
27 Rebel physician left New York with board game (7)
28 This game always starts with a message of peace (6,5)

Down
2 Lamenting Oriental takes place of learner on the throne (6)
3 Yesteryear actress soaked initially in damp surroundings (4)
4 Leading juror’s retro link conjured by fantasy writer (1,1,1,7)
5 Woman losing head, morphing, lashing out… (8)
6 … at South American cowboy, a confused loner in Los Angeles (7)
7 Part of emblem I discard is tarnished (9)
8 Ruined rotunda missing second room in Arctic region (6)
13 Source of trouble confused cows on farm (3,2,5)
14 Regular, astute one surrounded by fellows with Indian breads (9)
17 Male God, one displaced by instrument (8)
19 Late, mostly sluggish, I have … (7)
21 … stashed support in some linen (4,2)
22 Vomit-inducing drug made of chick-pea, does not choke regularly (6)
25 Elephant loaned out to old Hebrew unit (4)

Across
1 Anoint Israelites to protect the Spanish’s most priced possessions (5,6) CROWN JEWELS
9 One half of comic duo’s awards (7) LAURELS
10 Lassos to rein in antelopes’, toads’ and snakes’ heads (6) RIATAS
11 Regular maid to assume fielding position… (3,2) MID ON
12 … or another as an extended stump (4,3) LONG LEG
15 King, quiet, expressed surprise (4) SHAH
16 Placed Tom Hanks in charge of raincoat … (10) MACKINTOSH
18 … with some more protection on the offside (10) EXTRACOVER
20 Stumble when standing next to the 'keeper (4) SLIP
23 Attorney caught in fight with tool (7) BRADAWL
24 Indicate to one misplaced pontiff losing couple of followers initially (5)
26 Assassin sick in half of southern Indian state (6)
27 Rebel physician left New York with board game (7)
28 This game always starts with a message of peace (6,5)

Down
2 Lamenting Oriental takes place of learner on the throne (6)
3 Yesteryear actress soaked initially in damp surroundings (4)
4 Leading juror’s retro link conjured by fantasy writer (1,1,1,7)
5 Woman losing head, morphing, lashing out… (8)
6 … at South American cowboy, a confused loner in Los Angeles (7)
7 Part of emblem I discard is tarnished (9)
8 Ruined rotunda missing second room in Arctic region (6)
13 Source of trouble confused cows on farm (3,2,5)
14 Regular, astute one surrounded by fellows with Indian breads (9)
17 Male God, one displaced by instrument (8)
19 Late, mostly sluggish, I have … (7)
21 … stashed support in some linen (4,2)
22 Vomit-inducing drug made of chick-pea, does not choke regularly (6)
25 Elephant loaned out to old Hebrew unit (4)

Across
1 Anoint Israelites to protect the Spanish’s most priced possessions (5,6) CROWN JEWELS
9 One half of comic duo’s awards (7) LAURELS
10 Lassos to rein in antelopes’, toads’ and snakes’ heads (6) RIATAS
11 Regular maid to assume fielding position… (3,2) MID ON
12 … or another as an extended stump (4,3) LONG LEG
15 King, quiet, expressed surprise (4) SHAH
16 Placed Tom Hanks in charge of raincoat … (10) MACKINTOSH
18 … with some more protection on the offside (10) EXTRACOVER
20 Stumble when standing next to the 'keeper (4) SLIP
23 Attorney caught in fight with tool (7) BRADAWL
24 Indicate to one misplaced pontiff losing couple of followers initially (5)
26 Assassin sick in half of southern Indian state (6)
27 Rebel physician left New York with board game (7)
28 This game always starts with a message of peace (6,5)

Down
2 Lamenting Oriental takes place of learner on the throne (6)
3 Yesteryear actress soaked initially in damp surroundings (4) WEST
4 Leading juror’s retro link conjured by fantasy writer (1,1,1,7)
5 Woman losing head, morphing, lashing out… (8) WHANGING
6 … at South American cowboy, a confused loner in Los Angeles (7) LLANERO
7 Part of emblem I discard is tarnished (9)
8 Ruined rotunda missing second room in Arctic region (6)
13 Source of trouble confused cows on farm (3,2,5) CAN OF WORMS
14 Regular, astute one surrounded by fellows with Indian breads (9)
17 Male God, one displaced by instrument (8)
19 Late, mostly sluggish, I have … (7)
21 … stashed support in some linen (4,2)
22 Vomit-inducing drug made of chick-pea, does not choke regularly (6) IPECAC
25 Elephant loaned out to old Hebrew unit (4)