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Across
7 Sounds like drunk's left in wonder for a moment (6)
8 Charge that's fixed is settled by the boss (8)
9 Chief's ancestry secures title (8)
10 Flowery discourse about Newton (6)ORNATE
11 Soldiers pen gripping narrative (5)STORY
12 Buffet is hungry to accumulate — an obsession? (6)
14 Almost tame gnus eat broccoli! (5,3,2,5)
17 Married to bureaucrat, mother raising a stink (6)
18 Heart-breaking jerks, they're 13 perhaps (5)
22 Day with close companion (6)
23 Trim at the top/cut near base (8)
24 When right, always object — it is worthy of being respected (8)
25 Smear track with concrete mixture perhaps (6)
Down
1 Blarney: Southern, small-time town (a village essentially), close to Cork (5,4)
2 German children may be more loving (6)
3 Seek charity at home because that's where it should _____? (5)BEGIN
4 Exclamation of joy from excited groom in ecstasy (8)
5 Kidnapped editor freed in this city (8)
6 Details fine deeds (5)FACTS
8 Too highly rated, old, no energy to peak, team lost in one day (13)
13 Strange weaves in edges of gowns and hoods (9)
15 Stewed duck initially served as starter, the beginning of dinner (8)
16 Groom and bride infused with spirit (8)
19 Thick-skinned copper approaching chief of police with a problem (6)
20 Type system command (5)
21 Switch sides in a heartbeat to get a prize (5)
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Across
7 Sounds like drunk's left in wonder for a moment (6)
8 Charge that's fixed is settled by the boss (8)
9 Chief's ancestry secures title (8)
10 Flowery discourse about Newton (6)ORNATE
11 Soldiers pen gripping narrative (5)STORY
12 Buffet is hungry to accumulate — an obsession? (6) FETISH
14 Almost tame gnus eat broccoli! (5,3,2,5) CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR
17 Married to bureaucrat, mother raising a stink (6)
18 Heart-breaking jerks, they're 13 perhaps (5)
22 Day with close companion (6) FRIEND
23 Trim at the top/cut near base (8)
24 When right, always object — it is worthy of being respected (8)
25 Smear track with concrete mixture perhaps (6)
Down
1 Blarney: Southern, small-time town (a village essentially), close to Cork (5,4)
2 German children may be more loving (6)
3 Seek charity at home because that's where it should _____? (5)BEGIN
4 Exclamation of joy from excited groom in ecstasy (8)
5 Kidnapped editor freed in this city (8)
6 Details fine deeds (5)FACTS
8 Too highly rated, old, no energy to peak, team lost in one day (13)
13 Strange weaves in edges of gowns and hoods (9)
15 Stewed duck initially served as starter, the beginning of dinner (8)
16 Groom and bride infused with spirit (8)
19 Thick-skinned copper approaching chief of police with a problem (6)
20 Type system command (5)
21 Switch sides in a heartbeat to get a prize (5) PURSE
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Across
7 Sounds like drunk's left in wonder for a moment (6)AWHILE
8 Charge that's fixed is settled by the boss (8)OVERHEAD
9 Chief's ancestry secures title (8)HEADLINE
10 Flowery discourse about Newton (6)ORNATE
11 Soldiers pen gripping narrative (5)STORY
12 Buffet is hungry to accumulate — an obsession? (6) FETISH
14 Almost tame gnus eat broccoli! (5,3,2,5) CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR
17 Married to bureaucrat, mother raising a stink (6)MIASMA
18 Heart-breaking jerks, they're 13 perhaps (5)THUGS
22 Day with close companion (6) FRIEND
23 Trim at the top/cut near base (8)TRUNCATE
24 When right, always object — it is worthy of being respected (8)REVEREND
25 Smear track with concrete mixture perhaps (6)SLURRY
Down
1 Blarney: Southern, small-time town (a village essentially), close to Cork (5,4)SWEET TALK
2 German children may be more loving (6)KINDER
3 Seek charity at home because that's where it should _____? (5)BEGIN
4 Exclamation of joy from excited groom in ecstasy (8)GERONIMO
5 Kidnapped editor freed in this city (8)SHANGHAI
6 Details fine deeds (5)FACTS
8 Too highly rated, old, no energy to peak, team lost in one day (13)OVERESTIMATED
13 Strange weaves in edges of gowns and hoods (9)GANGSTERS
15 Stewed duck initially served as starter, the beginning of dinner (8)SIMMERED
16 Groom and bride infused with spirit (8)BRANDIED
19 Thick-skinned copper approaching chief of police with a problem (6)HICCUP
20 Type system command (5)ORDER
21 Switch sides in a heartbeat to get a prize (5) PURSE
:clap::clap::clap: Tough! Flew over the head!
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THC 11177 xChequer
Across
7 Pertaining to the leg involving clubs in the countryside (6)
8 Tore off page in reference work bordering on insolence (8)
9 Still back in office during leave due to transfer (8)
10 Pain starting to disappear with a massage from this angel (6)
11 Guarded enclosure with bars at yard (5)
12 Writer with a poor name returning from conference (6)
14 Enjoying a luxurious existence, being fancy, earning and spending millions (6,4,1,4)
17 Fool police officer, new to post (6)
18 ‘Express' may be 'Ordinary' when limited by some shortcoming (5)
22 Smooth paint having a sheen (6)
23 Gave a prize in recognition of plant without drawback (8)
24 Stupid person in love had been wandering around (8)
25 Hurries to show hands between tricks (6)
Down
1 Market going up without cause, essentially a nervous reaction that's very disturbing (9)
2 Simple task, fine for bachelor to preserve food (6)
3 Roughly, a barbarian with influence (5)
4 Backlog at work, engineer creating an obstruction (8)
5 Ask someone to return with a quick reply? (8)
6 Rising star foiled by former partner's connection (5)
8 With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8)
13 Tired technique getting Spain embarrassed (9)
15 Presumed independent lawyer will probe quarry at depth (8)
16 Gradually develops good plantations (8)
19 Bolt about to lead with a forward surge (6)
20 Congestion will rise otherwise, it's serious (5)
21 Brand succeeded based on promise (5)
GRID: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6359992.ece
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Thanks Bhavan
Across
7 Pertaining to the leg involving clubs in the countryside (6)
8 Tore off page in reference work bordering on insolence (8)
9 Still back in office during leave due to transfer (8)
10 Pain starting to disappear with a massage from this angel (6) CHERUB
11 Guarded enclosure with bars at yard (5)
12 Writer with a poor name returning from conference (6)
14 Enjoying a luxurious existence, being fancy, earning and spending millions (6,4,1,4)
17 Fool police officer, new to post (6) ASSIGN
18 ‘Express' may be 'Ordinary' when limited by some shortcoming (5)
22 Smooth paint having a sheen (6)
23 Gave a prize in recognition of plant without drawback (8) REWARDED
24 Stupid person in love had been wandering around (8)
25 Hurries to show hands between tricks (6)
Down
1 Market going up without cause, essentially a nervous reaction that's very disturbing (9)
2 Simple task, fine for bachelor to preserve food (6)
3 Roughly, a barbarian with influence (5)
4 Backlog at work, engineer creating an obstruction (8)
5 Ask someone to return with a quick reply? (8)
6 Rising star foiled by former partner's connection (5)
8 With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8) GREEN-FINGERED
13 Tired technique getting Spain embarrassed (9)
15 Presumed independent lawyer will probe quarry at depth (8)
16 Gradually develops good plantations (8)
19 Bolt about to lead with a forward surge (6)
20 Congestion will rise otherwise, it's serious (5)
21 Brand succeeded based on promise (5)
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Across
7 Pertaining to the leg involving clubs in the countryside (6)
8 Tore off page in reference work bordering on insolence (8)
9 Still back in office during leave due to transfer (8)
10 Pain starting to disappear with a massage from this angel (6) CHERUB
11 Guarded enclosure with bars at yard (5)
12 Writer with a poor name returning from conference (6)
14 Enjoying a luxurious existence, being fancy, earning and spending millions (6,4,1,4)
17 Fool police officer, new to post (6) ASSIGN
18 ‘Express' may be 'Ordinary' when limited by some shortcoming (5)
22 Smooth paint having a sheen (6) PATINA
23 Gave a prize in recognition of plant without drawback (8) REWARDED
24 Stupid person in love had been wandering around (8)
25 Hurries to show hands between tricks (6)
Down
1 Market going up without cause, essentially a nervous reaction that's very disturbing (9)
2 Simple task, fine for bachelor to preserve food (6) FREEZE
3 Roughly, a barbarian with influence (5)
4 Backlog at work, engineer creating an obstruction (8)
5 Ask someone to return with a quick reply? (8)
6 Rising star foiled by former partner's connection (5)
8 With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8) GREEN-FINGERED
13 Tired technique getting Spain embarrassed (9)
15 Presumed independent lawyer will probe quarry at depth (8)
16 Gradually develops good plantations (8)
19 Bolt about to lead with a forward surge (6)
20 Congestion will rise otherwise, it's serious (5) MAJOR
21 Brand succeeded based on promise (5) SWORD
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Across
7 Pertaining to the leg involving clubs in the countryside (6)
8 Tore off page in reference work bordering on insolence (8)
9 Still back in office during leave due to transfer (8)
10 Pain starting to disappear with a massage from this angel (6) CHERUB
11 Guarded enclosure with bars at yard (5)CAGEY
12 Writer with a poor name returning from conference (6)
14 Enjoying a luxurious existence, being fancy, earning and spending millions (6,4,1,4)
17 Fool police officer, new to post (6) ASSIGN
18 ‘Express' may be 'Ordinary' when limited by some shortcoming (5)
22 Smooth paint having a sheen (6)PATINA
23 Gave a prize in recognition of plant without drawback (8) REWARDED
24 Stupid person in love had been wandering around (8)
25 Hurries to show hands between tricks (6)RUSHES
Down
1 Market going up without cause, essentially a nervous reaction that's very disturbing (9)
2 Simple task, fine for bachelor to preserve food (6)FREEZE
3 Roughly, a barbarian with influence (5)
4 Backlog at work, engineer creating an obstruction (8)
5 Ask someone to return with a quick reply? (8)
6 Rising star foiled by former partner's connection (5)NEXUS
8 With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8) GREEN-FINGERED
13 Tired technique getting Spain embarrassed (9)
15 Presumed independent lawyer will probe quarry at depth (8)
16 Gradually develops good plantations (8)
19 Bolt about to lead with a forward surge (6)ONRUSH
20 Congestion will rise otherwise, it's serious (5)MAJOR
21 Brand succeeded based on promise (5)SWORD
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Across
7 Pertaining to the leg involving clubs in the countryside (6)CRURAL
8 Tore off page in reference work bordering on insolence (8)GALLOPED
9 Still back in office during leave due to transfer (8)QUIETUDE
10 Pain starting to disappear with a massage from this angel (6) CHERUB
11 Guarded enclosure with bars at yard (5)CAGEY
12 Writer with a poor name returning from conference (6)INDABA
14 Enjoying a luxurious existence, being fancy, earning and spending millions (6,4,1,4)LIVING LIKE A KING
17 Fool police officer, new to post (6) ASSIGN
18 ‘Express' may be 'Ordinary' when limited by some shortcoming (5)VOICE
22 Smooth paint having a sheen (6)PATINA
23 Gave a prize in recognition of plant without drawback (8) REWARDED
24 Stupid person in love had been wandering around (8)BONEHEAD
25 Hurries to show hands between tricks (6)RUSHES
Down
1 Market going up without cause, essentially a nervous reaction that's very disturbing (9)TRAUMATIC
2 Simple task, fine for bachelor to preserve food (6)FREEZE
3 Roughly, a barbarian with influence (5)CLOUT
4 Backlog at work, engineer creating an obstruction (8)BLOCKAGE
5 Ask someone to return with a quick reply? (8)COMEBACK
6 Rising star foiled by former partner's connection (5)NEXUS
8 With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8) GREEN-FINGERED
13 Tired technique getting Spain embarrassed (9)KNACKERED
15 Presumed independent lawyer will probe quarry at depth (8)IMAGINED
16 Gradually develops good plantations (8)GESTATES
19 Bolt about to lead with a forward surge (6)ONRUSH
20 Congestion will rise otherwise, it's serious (5)MAJOR
21 Brand succeeded based on promise (5)SWORD
:clap::clap::clap: A tough pangram!
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ACROSS
1 A quiet Italian river location may be suitable (8)
5 A wife, after lively dances, brings out puzzle (6)
9 A tiger, for example, better groomed by mother (3-5)
10 Armed guard in foreign sector (6)
12 Small drop to drink before opening of Anouilh play (5)
13 Arranger ran orgies in resort (9) ORGANISER
14 Everything’s ready – Sally nervously checks zip (3,7,2) ALL SYSTEMS GO
18 Fail utterly in warehouse to get articles placed round piano (2,4,3,3) GO DOWN THE PAN
21 Hostile military command makes one uncomfortable (3,2,4) ILL AT EASE
23 Cold leaving chest tender (5)
24 Attempt to secure one pound for a hat (6)
25 Amusement caused by it during Spring term at Oxford (8)
26 Hand-rolled cigarette in jacket (6)
27 Ship carrying right flag (8)
DOWN
1 Navy member, a US lawyer (6)
2 Friendly foreign correspondent? (3,3)
3 Naval base was focal point, primarily in the wars (5,4)
4 Those people getting to a super new play (3,9)
6 Playwright at home having caught disease (5)
7 Director crosses off last character in scene (8)
8 Battle song (8)
11 Encourages Arnold, perhaps, to get something for breakfast? (4,8)
15 Expand on complex (9)
16 Shiny silver paper in the street? (8)
17 Ring found over in a river in Australian city (8)
19 Declare one’s commitment to a small female company (6)
20 Earnest request made by pair over New Year (6)
22 Story about bishop and food (5)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle6365053.ece
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ACROSS
1 A quiet Italian river location may be suitable (8)
5 A wife, after lively dances, brings out puzzle (6)
9 A tiger, for example, better groomed by mother (3-5) MAN EATER
10 Armed guard in foreign sector (6)
12 Small drop to drink before opening of Anouilh play (5) DRAMA
13 Arranger ran orgies in resort (9) ORGANISER
14 Everything’s ready – Sally nervously checks zip (3,7,2) ALL SYSTEMS GO
18 Fail utterly in warehouse to get articles placed round piano (2,4,3,3) GO DOWN THE PAN
21 Hostile military command makes one uncomfortable (3,2,4) ILL AT EASE
23 Cold leaving chest tender (5)
24 Attempt to secure one pound for a hat (6)
25 Amusement caused by it during Spring term at Oxford (8)
26 Hand-rolled cigarette in jacket (6)
27 Ship carrying right flag (8)
DOWN
1 Navy member, a US lawyer (6) ARMADA
2 Friendly foreign correspondent? (3,3) PEN PAL
3 Naval base was focal point, primarily in the wars (5,4)
4 Those people getting to a super new play (3,9)
6 Playwright at home having caught disease (5)
7 Director crosses off last character in scene (8)
8 Battle song (8)
11 Encourages Arnold, perhaps, to get something for breakfast? (4,8)
15 Expand on complex (9)
16 Shiny silver paper in the street? (8)
17 Ring found over in a river in Australian city (8)
19 Declare one’s commitment to a small female company (6)
20 Earnest request made by pair over New Year (6)
22 Story about bishop and food (5)
