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Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6)
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6)
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9)
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5)
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5)
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7)
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7)
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4)
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)
25 Jaggy English flower (5)
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9)
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6)
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6)
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9)
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7)
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4)
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5)
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3)
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13)
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9)
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)
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Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6)
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6)
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9)
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5)
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5)
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7)
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7)
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4)
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)
25 Jaggy English flower (5)
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9)
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6)
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6)
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9) AGREEABLE
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7) ECSTASY
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4) GAS LAMP
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5) NIECE
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3) SPACED-OUT
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13)
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9)
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)
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Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6) ESCAPE
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6) GANESH
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9) INTERESTS
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5) ERATO
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5) TENSE
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7)
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7)
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4)
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)
25 Jaggy English flower (5)
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9)
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6)
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6)
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9) AGREEABLE
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7) ECSTASY
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4) GAS LAMP
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5) NIECE
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3) SPACED-OUT
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13)
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9)
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)
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Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6) ESCAPE
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6) GANESH
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9) INTERESTS
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5) ERATO
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5) TENSE
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7) PROLONG
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7) USELESS
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4) SWEET CORN
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)
25 Jaggy English flower (5)
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9) THESAURUS
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6)
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6)
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9) AGREEABLE
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7) ECSTASY
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4) GAS LAMP
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5) NIECE
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3) SPACED-OUT
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13) DISTINGUISHED
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9)
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)
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Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6) ESCAPE
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6) GANESH
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9) INTERESTS
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5) ERATO
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5) TENSE
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)NEWSBOY
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7) PROLONG
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7) USELESS
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)PLASTIC
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4) SWEET CORN
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)GRATE
25 Jaggy English flower (5)
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9) THESAURUS
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6)
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6)
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9) AGREEABLE
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7) ECSTASY
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4) GAS LAMP
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5) NIECE
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3) SPACED-OUT
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13) DISTINGUISHED
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9)
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)SHORTLY
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)PUNGENT
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)
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Across
1 The act of taking off one’s cap, evening clothes (6) ESCAPE
5 Hindu deity changes in a way after an initial loss (6) GANESH
10 Setters artfully pursuing modern hobbies… (9) INTERESTS
11 … are looking back to poetic inspiration (5) ERATO
12 All stretched like big tops so to speak (5) TENSE
13 Here and there a bent team gets suspension (9) ABATEMENT
14 Ney bows out, he puts in the papers (7)NEWSBOY
16 Spin out press release for capital Chinese tea (7) PROLONG
18 In country of opportunity, a tennis player is unproductive (7) USELESS
20 Exchange penny for euro with flexible card (7)PLASTIC
21 Sank Western Co producing maize (5,4) SWEET CORN
23 Grid is first-rate I say (5)GRATE
25 Jaggy English flower (5) EROSE
26 Man’s taken by a sign in a reference book (9) THESAURUS
27 Guard posted to Katar at last back in country (6) SENTRY
28 Move unsteadily with support on terrace (6) TEETER
Down
2 A nit’s comic material (5) SATIN
3 A Spartan, for the most part clever and charming (9) AGREEABLE
4 Scintilla of elation or delight (7) ECSTASY
5 Light source bang in the middle of space (3,4) GAS LAMP
6 Clue finally appealing on the surface? That’s relative (5) NIECE
7 Spiffy duo at first mastered having public in a daze (6-3) SPACED-OUT
8 Sun I’d sighted setting around isle is outstanding (13) DISTINGUISHED
9 Fan out these cage/cote dairy produce (7,6) COTTAGE CHEESE
15 Ardently ask individual to pursue with Old English Blue (9) WHEREFORE
17 Vulgar ad gear, one for a fruit drink (9) ORANGEADE
19 Skullcaps, hats on rebate to lure young ones briefly (7)SHORTLY
20 Cryptic essentially has one Parisian man sharp (7)PUNGENT
22 Text we e-type makes up Twitter (5) TWEET
24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)
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24 After misplacing foot, Explorer finds safe place on a cliff (5)AERIE
:clap::clap::clap: Amazing! Setters' names enlisted in bits and pieces?! So says Kishore in the Colonel's blog! http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogs...l#comment-form
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Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7)
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7)
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5)
12 Piercing without a tool (9)
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5)
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7)
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2)
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9)
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5)
25 Drive beat up used-car (7)
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4)
Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6)
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)
4 Propose date for new rule (8)
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)
7 Left one cat to get support (8)
8 Focus on getting century initially (6)
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4)
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8)
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)
20 Show/hide a partition (6)
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL
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Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7) TORPEDO
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7) IMAGINE
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5) CYCLE
12 Piercing without a tool (9) IMPLEMENT
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5) SUITE
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7)
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2)
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9)
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5)
25 Drive beat up used-car (7)
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4)
Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6)
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)
4 Propose date for new rule (8)
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)
7 Left one cat to get support (8)
8 Focus on getting century initially (6)
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4)
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8)
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)
20 Show/hide a partition (6)
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL
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Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7) TORPEDO
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7) IMAGINE
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5) CYCLE
12 Piercing without a tool (9) IMPLEMENT
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5) SUITE
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7) ENGRAVE
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2) BARGE IN
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9) RECOVERED
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5) SKILL
25 Drive beat up used-car (7) CRUSADE
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4)
Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6)
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)
4 Propose date for new rule (8)
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)
7 Left one cat to get support (8)
8 Focus on getting century initially (6)
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4)
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8)
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)
20 Show/hide a partition (6)
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL
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Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7) TORPEDO
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7) IMAGINE
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5) CYCLE
12 Piercing without a tool (9) IMPLEMENT
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5) SUITE
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7) ENGRAVE
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2) BARGE IN
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9) RECOVERED
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5) SKILL
25 Drive beat up used-car (7) CRUSADE
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4)
Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)STOCKADE
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6)
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)HEREDITARY
4 Propose date for new rule (8)NOMINATE
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)
7 Left one cat to get support (8)
8 Focus on getting century initially (6)
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)SURPRISING
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4)
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8)
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)
20 Show/hide a partition (6)SCREEN
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL
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Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7) TORPEDO
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7) IMAGINE
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5) CYCLE
12 Piercing without a tool (9) IMPLEMENT
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5) SUITE
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7) ENGRAVE
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2) BARGE IN
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9) RECOVERED
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5) SKILL
25 Drive beat up used-car (7) CRUSADE
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4) SAN JUAN
Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6) FRACAS
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)
4 Propose date for new rule (8)
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)
7 Left one cat to get support (8)
8 Focus on getting century initially (6) CENTRE
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4) GOLF CLUB
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8) BLANDISH
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)
20 Show/hide a partition (6) SCREEN
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL
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Across
9 Destroy piece of code protecting switches (7) TORPEDO
10 Fancy Independent publication out of Arizona (7) IMAGINE
11 Pregnancy clearly includes a recurring series of changes (5) CYCLE
12 Piercing without a tool (9) IMPLEMENT
13 Atlas is an incredible adversary (9) ASSAILANT
14 Musical composition is sweet to hear (5) SUITE
15 Cut right through English avenue … (7) ENGRAVE
17 … gatecrash a pub and enter sans tension (5,2) BARGE IN
19 Dog catching ball nonchalantly (5)COLLY
20 Flight scare as it nosedived (9) STAIRCASE
22 During August, company got stronger (9) RECOVERED
24 Technique to go down slope lines (5) SKILL
25 Drive beat up used-car (7) CRUSADE
26 Sauna set up outside New Jersey is capital (3,4) SAN JUAN
Down
1 Barrier inside railway building is rock-steady (8)STOCKADE
2 Scrap of French bill for example (6) FRACAS
3 Present a dirty bum inherited (10)HEREDITARY
4 Propose date for new rule (8)DOMINATE
5 VIP section around General Post Office (3,3)BIG POT
6 Outspoken empty-headed fan (4)VANE
7 Left one cat to get support (8)LIFELINE
8 Focus on getting century initially (6) CENTRE
14 Take over leaderless revolution that is remarkable (10)SURPRISING
16 One for putting gulf bloc in order (4-4) GOLF CLUB
17 Top housing estate is most tasteless (8) BLANDISH
18 Stinging northern plant trimmed at the top (8)NEEDLING
19 Conservative uniform (blue) in a minister’s office (6)CURACY
20 Show/hide a partition (6) SCREEN
21 Hostility of raging tsunami uprooting trees initially (6) ANIMUS
23 Drug bottle is periodically available (4) VIAL
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
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Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5)
11 Submission order is on one without name (9)
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3)
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7)
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5)
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7)
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7)
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5)
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5)
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8)
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5)
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7)
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6)
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9)
17 True minds reform elements (9)
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7)
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5)
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5)
26 Opera with Roman characters (5)
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Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5)
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3)
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7)
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7)
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5)
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5)
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5)
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7)
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6)
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9)
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7)
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5)
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5)
26 Opera with Roman characters (5)
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Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5)
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3)
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)TERMINATE
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7)
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7)
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5)
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5)
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5)
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)ELONGATED
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)OPERA
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)PESSIMIST
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7)
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6)
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9)
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)ANALGESIC
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7)
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5)
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5)
26 Opera with Roman characters (5)
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Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5)
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3)
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)TERMINATE
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7)
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7)
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5)
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5)
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5) SCRUB
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)ELONGATED
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)OPERA
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)PESSIMIST
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7) SPECTRE
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6) CHOPIN
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9) LOADSTONE
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)ANALGESIC
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7) ROSTRUM
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5)
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5)
26 Opera with Roman characters (5)
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Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5) HOMER
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3) PEAT BOG
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)TERMINATE
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7)
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7)
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5) REED ORGAN
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5)
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5) SCRUB
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)ELONGATED
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)OPERA
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)PESSIMIST
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7) SPECTRE
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6) CHOPIN
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9) LOADSTONE
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)ANALGESIC
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7) ROSTRUM
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5) AMEER
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5) NIGER
26 Opera with Roman characters (5)
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23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5) AMEER EMEER???
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Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5) HOMER
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3) PEAT BOG
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)TERMINATE
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7) STETSON
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7) MANAGER?
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5) REED ORGAN
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5) RISHI
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5) SCRUB
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)ELONGATED
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)OPERA
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)PESSIMIST
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7) SPECTRE
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6) CHOPIN
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9) LOADSTONE
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)ANALGESIC
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7) ROSTRUM
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5) AMEER correction EMEER
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5) NIGER
26 Opera with Roman characters (5) NORMA
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Across
1 It could be cast or stuck on to rip sofa out (7,2,5) PLASTER OF PARIS
10 Bard in writing (5) HOMER
11 Submission order is on one without name (9) OBE I SANCE
12 Cleat holding battered boat on wet land (4,3) PEAT BOG
13 Worker gets fruit for food (7) A LIME NT
14 Place of one’s birth (5) NATAL
16 Note, minaret construction will stop (9)TERMINATE
19 Caught with clinching evidence — given after one is said to have studied it (3-6) RED-HANDED
20 Vagrant ship (5) TRAMP
22 Spain at crossroads over some top cover (7) STETSON
25 Capital protection using a watchman & a guard (7) MANAGUA
27 Instrument say, to study the heart for example (4,5) REED ORGAN
28 He has some faith in the Indian way (5) RISHI
29 Racketeers harm organisation, according to this study (6,8) MARKET RESEARCH
Down
2 Criticised but survived without a doctor (9) LAMBASTED
3 Clean and empty bag before grate (5) SCRUB
4 Stretched but happy to get active before midnight (9)ELONGATED
5 Musical did exclude the boy (5)OPERA
6 Being a sceptic, the chief of police misses it somehow (9)PESSIMIST
7 Get up around noon for what comes after 3 (5) RINSE
8 Develop respect for the spirit (7) SPECTRE
9 Composer’s work in unfinished state (6) CHOPIN
15 Plenty of weight bearing mineral (9) LOADSTONE
17 True minds reform elements (9) RUDIMENTS
18 Angelica’s treated for pain relief (9)ANALGESIC
19 After food and drink avoid a pulpit (7) ROSTRUM
21 The scheme is a never ending one on the surface (6)PLANAR
23 Setter in strange surroundings, not say, a ruler (5) EMEER
24 River cutting off Iowa from country (5) NIGER
26 Opera with Roman characters (5) NORMA
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
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Across
1 Railing will help retired people (8) DIATRIBE
5 Advance without, say a famous person (6) LEGEND
10 Shrink one by one on the table, one is told (7) ANALYST
11 Soldiers tense after rum which is left over (7) ODDMENT
12 The slut will genuinely long for ponytail (5)
13 Whistler played a note previously (9) ERSTWHILE
14 Place of rehabilitation right in the centre of Rajya Sabha, say (7,5)
18 Sowing done in half the land (12)
21 Animal swallows hogshead, takes a long time for the creature (9)
23 Write about soldiers who show off (5)
24 It’s a sin to order caviar and end with champagne (7)
25 It costs more to put a man in the dock (7)
26 Fancy the Yankee going after Don (6)
27 Go down after preliminary round in part of the circuit (4,4)
Down
1 Lack of writing in the end (6)
2 Operate a sub-account with a calculator (6)
3 Two boys and a friend on top of money tree (5,4)
4 Ram is touched, gets sloppy on the field (6-8)
6 Give and stop the fight right away (5)
7 Retired don sure about time management (8)
8 Did go around that place, but held back (8)
9 Old ci y was steady on pile construction (14)
15 Suggest without proof — anyway that’s what a hunter looks for (9)
16 College under some litigation, tough for one in school (8)
17 Made space for maiden to leave…..foolish frolic (8)
19 Merchant prince not getting remedy (6)
20 Aaron works over weekend, a real bore (6)
22 Climbs second time and gives out (5)
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Groping without a grid - another goof-up by THC.:twisted:
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Across
1 Railing will help retired people (8) DIATRIBE
5 Advance without, say a famous person (6) LEGEND
10 Shrink one by one on the table, one is told (7) ANALYST
11 Soldiers tense after rum which is left over (7) ODDMENT
12 The slut will genuinely long for ponytail (5)
13 Whistler played a note previously (9) ERSTWHILE
14 Place of rehabilitation right in the centre of Rajya Sabha, say (7,5)
18 Sowing done in half the land (12)
21 Animal swallows hogshead, takes a long time for the creature (9)
23 Write about soldiers who show off (5)
24 It’s a sin to order caviar and end with champagne (7)
25 It costs more to put a man in the dock (7)
26 Fancy the Yankee going after Don (6)
27 Go down after preliminary round in part of the circuit (4,4)
Down
1 Lack of writing in the end (6)
2 Operate a sub-account with a calculator (6) ABACUS
3 Two boys and a friend on top of money tree (5,4)
4 Ram is touched, gets sloppy on the field (6-8) BUTTER FINGERED
6 Give and stop the fight right away (5) ENDOW
7 Retired don sure about time management (8) EMERITUS
8 Did go around that place, but held back (8) DITHERED
9 Old ci y was steady on pile construction (14)
15 Suggest without proof — anyway that’s what a hunter looks for (9)
16 College under some litigation, tough for one in school (8)
17 Made space for maiden to leave…..foolish frolic (8)
19 Merchant prince not getting remedy (6)
20 Aaron works over weekend, a real bore (6)
22 Climbs second time and gives out (5)
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Across
1 Railing will help retired people (8) DIATRIBE
5 Advance without, say a famous person (6) LEGEND
10 Shrink one by one on the table, one is told (7) ANALYST
11 Soldiers tense after rum which is left over (7) ODDMENT
12 The slut will genuinely long for ponytail (5) TRULL
13 Whistler played a note previously (9) ERSTWHILE
14 Place of rehabilitation right in the centre of Rajya Sabha, say (7,5) HALFWAY HOUSE
18 Sowing done in half the land (12) INSEMINATION
21 Animal swallows hogshead, takes a long time for the creature (9) CHAMELEON
23 Write about soldiers who show off (5)
24 It’s a sin to order caviar and end with champagne (7) AVARICE
25 It costs more to put a man in the dock (7)
26 Fancy the Yankee going after Don (6)
27 Go down after preliminary round in part of the circuit (4,4)
Down
1 Lack of writing in the end (6)
2 Operate a sub-account with a calculator (6) ABACUS
3 Two boys and a friend on top of money tree (5,4)
4 Ram is touched, gets sloppy on the field (6-8) BUTTER FINGERED
6 Give and stop the fight right away (5) ENDOW
7 Retired don sure about time management (8) EMERITUS
8 Did go around that place, but held back (8) DITHERED
9 Old ci y was steady on pile construction (14)
15 Suggest without proof — anyway that’s what a hunter looks for (9)
16 College under some litigation, tough for one in school (8)
17 Made space for maiden to leave…..foolish frolic (8)
19 Merchant prince not getting remedy (6)
20 Aaron works over weekend, a real bore (6)
22 Climbs second time and gives out (5)
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Across
1 Railing will help retired people (8) DIATRIBE
5 Advance without, say a famous person (6) LEGEND
10 Shrink one by one on the table, one is told (7) ANALYST
11 Soldiers tense after rum which is left over (7) ODDMENT
12 The slut will genuinely long for ponytail (5) TRULL
13 Whistler played a note previously (9) ERSTWHILE
14 Place of rehabilitation right in the centre of Rajya Sabha, say (7,5) HALFWAY HOUSE
18 Sowing done in half the land (12) INSEMINATION
21 Animal swallows hogshead, takes a long time for the creature (9) CHAMELEON
23 Write about soldiers who show off (5)
24 It’s a sin to order caviar and end with champagne (7) AVARICE
25 It costs more to put a man in the dock (7)
26 Fancy the Yankee going after Don (6)
27 Go down after preliminary round in part of the circuit (4,4)
Down
1 Lack of writing in the end (6)DEARTH
2 Operate a sub-account with a calculator (6) ABACUS
3 Two boys and a friend on top of money tree (5,4)ROYAL PALM
4 Ram is touched, gets sloppy on the field (6-8) BUTTER FINGERED
6 Give and stop the fight right away (5) ENDOW
7 Retired don sure about time management (8) EMERITUS
8 Did go around that place, but held back (8) DITHERED
9 Old ci y was steady on pile construction (14)CONSTANTINOPLE
15 Suggest without proof — anyway that’s what a hunter looks for (9)
16 College under some litigation, tough for one in school (8)
17 Made space for maiden to leave…..foolish frolic (8)ESCAPADE
19 Merchant prince not getting remedy (6)
20 Aaron works over weekend, a real bore (6)
22 Climbs second time and gives out (5)EMITS
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Across
1 Railing will help retired people (8) DIATRIBE
5 Advance without, say a famous person (6) LEGEND
10 Shrink one by one on the table, one is told (7) ANALYST
11 Soldiers tense after rum which is left over (7) ODDMENT
12 The slut will genuinely long for ponytail (5) TRULL
13 Whistler played a note previously (9) ERSTWHILE
14 Place of rehabilitation right in the centre of Rajya Sabha, say (7,5) HALFWAY HOUSE
18 Sowing done in half the land (12) INSEMINATION
21 Animal swallows hogshead, takes a long time for the creature (9) CHAMELEON
23 Write about soldiers who show off (5)PREEN
24 It’s a sin to order caviar and end with champagne (7) AVARICE
25 It costs more to put a man in the dock (7)PRICIER
26 Fancy the Yankee going after Don (6)DRESSY
27 Go down after preliminary round in part of the circuit (4,4)HEAT SINK
Down
1 Lack of writing in the end (6)DEARTH
2 Operate a sub-account with a calculator (6) ABACUS
3 Two boys and a friend on top of money tree (5,4)ROYAL PALM
4 Ram is touched, gets sloppy on the field (6-8) BUTTER FINGERED
6 Give and stop the fight right away (5) ENDOW
7 Retired don sure about time management (8) EMERITUS
8 Did go around that place, but held back (8) DITHERED
9 Old ci y was steady on pile construction (14)CONSTANTINOPLE
15 Suggest without proof — anyway that’s what a hunter looks for (9)HOOFPRINT
16 College under some litigation, tough for one in school (8)PILCHARD
17 Made space for maiden to leave…..foolish frolic (8)ESCAPADE
19 Merchant prince not getting remedy (6)MEDICI
20 Aaron works over weekend, a real bore (6)ANORAK
22 Climbs second time and gives out (5)EMITS
:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough! Arden's 100th puzzle.
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Across
1 Treat Iron applying force evenly inside (7) PROCESS
5 & 2 dn. Mercenary betrayed by one with a dubious offer, or…. for a song, perhaps (7,2,7) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
9 Yield to the animal force within (5) DEFER
10 It’s pink vehicle leading the race…. (9) CARNATION
11 ….in scarlet convertible the cops are after him (9)
12 Be safe at the border (5)
13 Shattered sculpture (4)
15 Superb if a spinner can score (8)
18 Lot can be made up from the voice (3,5)
19 Melanie’s got style (4)
22 City for a pope (5)
24 He may not be allowed to enter in future (9)
26 Shhsh… it is said to be foul to harbour pique anyway (4,5)
27 Very little money announced for writers (5)
28 Secret? yes, try sorting out after a month (7)
29 Pilot study on fish mostly (7)
Down
1 Power will increase by fifty — key to propel the boat (6)
2 See 5 ac.
3 See semi-circle in the nest (5)
4 Church worker cries, possessed by devil, not with ecstasy (9)
5 Walk confidently with support (5)
6 See one so involved with them….awful and abhorrent (9)
7 Second time a parliament rises to a song (5)
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6)
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9)
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9)
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5)
20 Nonsense to say X, not presently named, is in the rear (6)
21 Trial or trade in? (6)
23 Sanctify Bishop? Not so much (5)
24 Churchgoers in American city — not many in the city (5)
25 Bird with headgear (5)
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MORE OF GUESS WORK... LIVING DANGEROUSLY.
Across
1 Treat Iron applying force evenly inside (7) PROCESS
5 & 2 dn. Mercenary betrayed by one with a dubious offer, or…. for a song, perhaps (7,2,7) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
9 Yield to the animal force within (5) DEFER
10 It’s pink vehicle leading the race…. (9) CARNATION
11 ….in scarlet convertible the cops are after him (9)
12 Be safe at the border (5) HEDGE
13 Shattered sculpture (4) BUST
15 Superb if a spinner can score (8)
18 Lot can be made up from the voice (3,5)
19 Melanie’s got style (4)
22 City for a pope (5)
24 He may not be allowed to enter in future (9)
26 Shhsh… it is said to be foul to harbour pique anyway (4,5)
27 Very little money announced for writers (5)
28 Secret? yes, try sorting out after a month (7)
29 Pilot study on fish mostly (7)
Down
1 Power will increase by fifty — key to propel the boat (6) PEDAL
2 See 5 ac.
3 See semi-circle in the nest (5)
4 Church worker cries, possessed by devil, not with ecstasy (9)
5 Walk confidently with support (5) STRUT
6 See one so involved with them….awful and abhorrent (9) LOATHSOME
7 Second time a parliament rises to a song (5)
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6)
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9)
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9)
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5)
20 Nonsense to say X, not presently named, is in the rear (6)
21 Trial or trade in? (6)
23 Sanctify Bishop? Not so much (5)
24 Churchgoers in American city — not many in the city (5)
25 Bird with headgear (5)
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Across
1 Treat Iron applying force evenly inside (7) PROCESS
5 & 2 dn. Mercenary betrayed by one with a dubious offer, or…. for a song, perhaps (7,2,7) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
9 Yield to the animal force within (5) DEFER
10 It’s pink vehicle leading the race…. (9) CARNATION
11 ….in scarlet convertible the cops are after him (9)
12 Be safe at the border (5) HEDGE
13 Shattered sculpture (4) BUST
15 Superb if a spinner can score (8)
18 Lot can be made up from the voice (3,5)
19 Melanie’s got style (4)
22 City for a pope (5)
24 He may not be allowed to enter in future (9)
26 Shhsh… it is said to be foul to harbour pique anyway (4,5)
27 Very little money announced for writers (5)
28 Secret? yes, try sorting out after a month (7)
29 Pilot study on fish mostly (7)
Down
1 Power will increase by fifty — key to propel the boat (6) PEDAL Correction PADDLE
2 See 5 ac.
3 See semi-circle in the nest (5)
4 Church worker cries, possessed by devil, not with ecstasy (9)
5 Walk confidently with support (5) STRUT
6 See one so involved with them….awful and abhorrent (9) LOATHSOME
7 Second time a parliament rises to a song (5) ILIAD
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6) RANGER
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9) TECHNIQUE
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9) PROSTATIC
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5) COAL MINER
20 Nonsense to say X, not presently named, is in the rear (6)
21 Trial or trade in? (6)
23 Sanctify Bishop? Not so much (5)
24 Churchgoers in American city — not many in the city (5)
25 Bird with headgear (5)
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Across
1 Treat Iron applying force evenly inside (7) PROCESS
5 & 2 dn. Mercenary betrayed by one with a dubious offer, or…. for a song, perhaps (7,2,7) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
9 Yield to the animal force within (5) DEFER
10 It’s pink vehicle leading the race…. (9) CARNATION
11 ….in scarlet convertible the cops are after him (9)LARCENIST
12 Be safe at the border (5) HEDGE
13 Shattered sculpture (4) BUST
15 Superb if a spinner can score (8)
18 Lot can be made up from the voice (3,5)
19 Melanie’s got style (4)ELAN
22 City for a pope (5)
24 He may not be allowed to enter in future (9)
26 Shhsh… it is said to be foul to harbour pique anyway (4,5)
27 Very little money announced for writers (5)PENCE
28 Secret? yes, try sorting out after a month (7)MYSTERY
29 Pilot study on fish mostly (7)
Down
1 Power will increase by fifty — key to propel the boat (6) PEDAL Correction PADDLE
2 See 5 ac.
3 See semi-circle in the nest (5)
4 Church worker cries, possessed by devil, not with ecstasy (9)
5 Walk confidently with support (5) STRUT
6 See one so involved with them….awful and abhorrent (9) LOATHSOME
7 Second time a parliament rises to a song (5) ILIAD
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6) RANGER
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9) TECHNIQUE
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9) PROSTATIC
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5) COAL MINER
20 Nonsense to say X, not presently named, is in the rear (6)
21 Trial or trade in? (6)
23 Sanctify Bishop? Not so much (5)BLESS
24 Churchgoers in American city — not many in the city (5)
25 Bird with headgear (5)
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Across
1 Treat Iron applying force evenly inside (7) PROCESS
5 & 2 dn. Mercenary betrayed by one with a dubious offer, or…. for a song, perhaps (7,2,7) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
9 Yield to the animal force within (5) DEFER
10 It’s pink vehicle leading the race…. (9) CARNATION
11 ….in scarlet convertible the cops are after him (9) LARCENIST
12 Be safe at the border (5) HEDGE
13 Shattered sculpture (4) BUST
15 Superb if a spinner can score (8) TOPNOTCH
18 Lot can be made up from the voice (3,5)
19 Melanie’s got style (4) ELAN
22 City for a pope (5)
24 He may not be allowed to enter in future (9)
26 Shhsh… it is said to be foul to harbour pique anyway (4,5)
27 Very little money announced for writers (5)
28 Secret? yes, try sorting out after a month (7)
29 Pilot study on fish mostly (7)
Down
1 Power will increase by fifty — key to propel the boat (6) PEDAL correction PADDLE
2 See 5 ac.
3 See semi-circle in the nest (5)
4 Church worker cries, possessed by devil, not with ecstasy (9)
5 Walk confidently with support (5) STRUT
6 See one so involved with them….awful and abhorrent (9) LOATHSOME
7 Second time a parliament rises to a song (5)
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6) RANGER
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9)
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9)
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5)
20 Nonsense to say X, not presently named, is in the rear (6)
21 Trial or trade in? (6)
23 Sanctify Bishop? Not so much (5)
24 Churchgoers in American city — not many in the city (5)
25 Bird with headgear (5)
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Across
1 Treat Iron applying force evenly inside (7) PROCESS
5 & 2 dn. Mercenary betrayed by one with a dubious offer, or…. for a song, perhaps (7,2,7) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
9 Yield to the animal force within (5) DEFER
10 It’s pink vehicle leading the race…. (9) CARNATION
11 ….in scarlet convertible the cops are after him (9) LARCENIST
12 Be safe at the border (5) HEDGE
13 Shattered sculpture (4) BUST
15 Superb if a spinner can score (8) TOPNOTCH
18 Lot can be made up from the voice (3,5) BEL CANTO
19 Melanie’s got style (4) ELAN
22 City for a pope (5) URBAN
24 He may not be allowed to enter in future (9) LITTLEMAN
26 Shhsh… it is said to be foul to harbour pique anyway (4,5) KEEP QUIET
27 Very little money announced for writers (5) PENCE
28 Secret? yes, try sorting out after a month (7) MYSTERY
29 Pilot study on fish mostly (7) CONTROL
Down
1 Power will increase by fifty — key to propel the boat (6) PEDAL correction PADDLE
2 See 5 ac.
3 See semi-circle in the nest (5) EYRIE
4 Church worker cries, possessed by devil, not with ecstasy (9) SACRISTAN
5 Walk confidently with support (5) STRUT
6 See one so involved with them….awful and abhorrent (9) LOATHSOME
7 Second time a parliament rises to a song (5) ILIAD
8 Writing with emotion he works in the jungle (6) RANGER
14 Chit circulated about Queen’s art (9) TECHNIQUE
16 He gets paid a charge for dealing with a gland (9) PROSTATIC
17 Business dealt with mineral as he got down to work (4,5) COAL MINER
20 Nonsense to say X, not presently named, is in the rear (6) BUNKUM
21 Trial or trade in? (6)
23 Sanctify Bishop? Not so much (5) BLESS
24 Churchgoers in American city — not many in the city (5) LAITY
25 Bird with headgear (5) LUPIN
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21 Trial or trade in? (6) ORDEAL
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
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Across
1 Woman has the right to pull away (6)
4 Mean to keep husband in old jail (8)
9 I get on sadly mending my socks (6) TOEING
10 Stout girl has nothing, just a plant (4,4)
12 Principal way to vary rate with foreign currency (8)
13 Praise gives rise to hope (6)
15 Cheerful having stayed back for a month on treatment (5-3-4)
18 Mob drags Ross away from such buffets (12) SMORGASBORDS
21 A poet finds love on the ship (6)
22 It could pop in front of Dravid, say in England (8)
24 I lecture about a hand bag (8) RETICULE
25 Force Henry in to an organisation (6)
26 Being parochial the local gets back in the fight (8)
27 A despatch told to go up (6)
Down
1 Lads went away to bogs (8)
2 Pick one empty vase as a subject of study (8)
3 Reliance Mart can get one from Panama (7,8) CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 Shaft length cut externally (4)
6 That’s where the money is — with number of seats in the parliament (8,7)
7 Two transgressions when one oversleeps (4,2)
8 Paint hair over without outside help (6)
11 Men keen to have the hot stuff brought up (7)
14 Figure the pain’s reduced after a month (7)
16 Reuse art, it may be worth a lot (8) TREASURE
17 One betrayed having had the food cut off…. (8)
19 ….material to cook up, not having had any food (6)
20 Fictional character left Indian airlines (6)
23 More luxurious? Not entirely (4)
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Across
1 Woman has the right to pull away (6)
4 Mean to keep husband in old jail (8)
9 I get on sadly mending my socks (6) TOEING
10 Stout girl has nothing, just a plant (4,4)
12 Principal way to vary rate with foreign currency (8) ARTERIAL
13 Praise gives rise to hope (6) ASPIRE
15 Cheerful having stayed back for a month on treatment (5-3-4) DEVIL-MAY-CARE
18 Mob drags Ross away from such buffets (12) SMORGASBORDS
21 A poet finds love on the ship (6) ABOARD
22 It could pop in front of Dravid, say in England (8) CORNWALL
24 I lecture about a hand bag (8) RETICULE
25 Force Henry in to an organisation (6)
26 Being parochial the local gets back in the fight (8)
27 A despatch told to go up (6)
Down
1 Lads went away to bogs (8)
2 Pick one empty vase as a subject of study (8)
3 Reliance Mart can get one from Panama (7,8) CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 Shaft length cut externally (4)
6 That’s where the money is — with number of seats in the parliament (8,7)
7 Two transgressions when one oversleeps (4,2)
8 Paint hair over without outside help (6)
11 Men keen to have the hot stuff brought up (7)
14 Figure the pain’s reduced after a month (7)
16 Reuse art, it may be worth a lot (8) TREASURE
17 One betrayed having had the food cut off…. (8)
19 ….material to cook up, not having had any food (6)
20 Fictional character left Indian airlines (6)
23 More luxurious? Not entirely (4)
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Across
1 Woman has the right to pull away (6) WRENCH
4 Mean to keep husband in old jail (8) BASTILLE
9 I get on sadly mending my socks (6) TOEING
10 Stout girl has nothing, just a plant (4,4) ALOE VERA
12 Principal way to vary rate with foreign currency (8) ARTERIAL
13 Praise gives rise to hope (6) ASPIRE
15 Cheerful having stayed back for a month on treatment (5-3-4) DEVIL-MAY-CARE
18 Mob drags Ross away from such buffets (12) SMORGASBORDS
21 A poet finds love on the ship (6) ABOARD
22 It could pop in front of Dravid, say in England (8) CORNWALL
24 I lecture about a hand bag (8) RETICULE
25 Force Henry in to an organisation (6) THRUST
26 Being parochial the local gets back in the fight (8) CLANNISH
27 A despatch told to go up (6)
Down
1 Lads went away to bogs (8)
2 Pick one empty vase as a subject of study (8)
3 Reliance Mart can get one from Panama (7,8) CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 Shaft length cut externally (4)
6 That’s where the money is — with number of seats in the parliament (8,7)
7 Two transgressions when one oversleeps (4,2)
8 Paint hair over without outside help (6)
11 Men keen to have the hot stuff brought up (7)
14 Figure the pain’s reduced after a month (7)
16 Reuse art, it may be worth a lot (8) TREASURE
17 One betrayed having had the food cut off…. (8)
19 ….material to cook up, not having had any food (6)
20 Fictional character left Indian airlines (6)
23 More luxurious? Not entirely (4)
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Across
1 Woman has the right to pull away (6) WRENCH
4 Mean to keep husband in old jail (8) BASTILLE
9 I get on sadly mending my socks (6) TOEING
10 Stout girl has nothing, just a plant (4,4) ALOE VERA
12 Principal way to vary rate with foreign currency (8) ARTERIAL
13 Praise gives rise to hope (6) ASPIRE
15 Cheerful having stayed back for a month on treatment (5-3-4) DEVIL-MAY-CARE
18 Mob drags Ross away from such buffets (12) SMORGASBORDS
21 A poet finds love on the ship (6) ABOARD
22 It could pop in front of Dravid, say in England (8) CORNWALL
24 I lecture about a hand bag (8) RETICULE
25 Force Henry in to an organisation (6) THRUST
26 Being parochial the local gets back in the fight (8) CLANNISH
27 A despatch told to go up (6)
Down
1 Lads went away to bogs (8) WETLANDS
2 Pick one empty vase as a subject of study (8) ELECTIVE
3 Reliance Mart can get one from Panama (7,8) CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 Shaft length cut externally (4)
6 That’s where the money is — with number of seats in the parliament (8,7) TREASURY BENCHES
7 Two transgressions when one oversleeps (4,2)
8 Paint hair over without outside help (6)
11 Men keen to have the hot stuff brought up (7)
14 Figure the pain’s reduced after a month (7) OCTAGON
16 Reuse art, it may be worth a lot (8) TREASURE
17 One betrayed having had the food cut off…. (8)
19 ….material to cook up, not having had any food (6)
20 Fictional character left Indian airlines (6)
23 More luxurious? Not entirely (4) PLUS
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Across
1 Woman has the right to pull away (6) WRENCH
4 Mean to keep husband in old jail (8) BASTILLE
9 I get on sadly mending my socks (6) TOEING
10 Stout girl has nothing, just a plant (4,4) ALOE VERA
12 Principal way to vary rate with foreign currency (8) ARTERIAL
13 Praise gives rise to hope (6) ASPIRE
15 Cheerful having stayed back for a month on treatment (5-3-4) DEVIL-MAY-CARE
18 Mob drags Ross away from such buffets (12) SMORGASBORDS
21 A poet finds love on the ship (6) ABOARD
22 It could pop in front of Dravid, say in England (8) CORNWALL
24 I lecture about a hand bag (8) RETICULE
25 Force Henry in to an organisation (6) THRUST
26 Being parochial the local gets back in the fight (8) CLANNISH
27 A despatch told to go up (6)ASCEND
Down
1 Lads went away to bogs (8) WETLANDS
2 Pick one empty vase as a subject of study (8) ELECTIVE
3 Reliance Mart can get one from Panama (7,8) CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 Shaft length cut externally (4)AXLE
6 That’s where the money is — with number of seats in the parliament (8,7) TREASURY BENCHES
7 Two transgressions when one oversleeps (4,2)LIES IN
8 Paint hair over without outside help (6)ENAMEL
11 Men keen to have the hot stuff brought up (7)CAVALRY77Y
14 Figure the pain’s reduced after a month (7) OCTAGON
16 Reuse art, it may be worth a lot (8) TREASURE
17 One betrayed having had the food cut off…. (8)ISOLATED
19 ….material to cook up, not having had any food (6)FABRIC
20 Fictional character left Indian airlines (6)PORTIA
23 More luxurious? Not entirely (4) PLUS
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
Learnt from the Colonel's blog that Sankalak passed away yesterday. Heartfelt condolences! A superb setter!
