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ACROSS
1 I take a pew behind vicar and consider again (7)
5 Irritable snake consumed by desire (7)
9 Lawyer thus left one with expression of surprise about appeal (9)
10 Disgust agent felt, deprived of tips (5)
11 Taken in, all right, perplexed? Here’s unorthodox route to solution (7,8) LATERAL THINKING
12 Understanding English with my entertaining course (7)
14 Quickly name city (7)
15 Unopened flower sadly obscured, not constant (7)
17 Stupid, we adapted with time running out and became aware (5,2)
19 Liberal club in process of suggesting ideas (4,11) FREE ASSOCIATION
21 Staff put up with criticism (5)
22 Friend, mine, put away pound (9) PALPITATE
23 Reduce bleach (7)
24 Strike from trade union, acceptable act on reflection (7)
DOWN
1 Sun in rising always showing purpose (7)
2 Servant against working late (5)
3 Alien supporting pledge, empty source of comfort (8,7) SECURITY BLANKET
4 To agree in all respects (7)
5 Line up and send love (7)
6 Dog’s price doubles on board outside front of inn (8,7) SPRINGER SPANIEL
7 Stamped proof of identity covering trip men arranged (9)
8 Type of element in a journal kept by female (7)
13 Annoying exercises with chain restricting energy (9)
15 No arbiter expected to lose heart (7)
16 Stand up, ordered to get cleaning utensil (7)
17 County town in Scotland, small (7)
18 Strong bet with inside information (7)
20 Love possessed one turning up in a state (5)
http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle8686051.ece
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ACROSS
1 I take a pew behind vicar and consider again (7)REVISIT
5 Irritable snake consumed by desire (7)WASPISH
9 Lawyer thus left one with expression of surprise about appeal (9)SOLICITOR
10 Disgust agent felt, deprived of tips (5)REPEL
11 Taken in, all right, perplexed? Here’s unorthodox route to solution (7,8) LATERAL THINKING
12 Understanding English with my entertaining course (7)EMPATHY
14 Quickly name city (7)
15 Unopened flower sadly obscured, not constant (7)
17 Stupid, we adapted with time running out and became aware (5,2)
19 Liberal club in process of suggesting ideas (4,11) FREE ASSOCIATION
21 Staff put up with criticism (5)
22 Friend, mine, put away pound (9) PALPITATE
23 Reduce bleach (7)
24 Strike from trade union, acceptable act on reflection (7)
DOWN
1 Sun in rising always showing purpose (7)
2 Servant against working late (5)
3 Alien supporting pledge, empty source of comfort (8,7) SECURITY BLANKET
4 To agree in all respects (7)
5 Line up and send love (7)
6 Dog’s price doubles on board outside front of inn (8,7) SPRINGER SPANIEL
7 Stamped proof of identity covering trip men arranged (9)
8 Type of element in a journal kept by female (7)
13 Annoying exercises with chain restricting energy (9)
15 No arbiter expected to lose heart (7)
16 Stand up, ordered to get cleaning utensil (7)
17 County town in Scotland, small (7)
18 Strong bet with inside information (7)
20 Love possessed one turning up in a state (5)
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ACROSS
1 I take a pew behind vicar and consider again (7)REVISIT
5 Irritable snake consumed by desire (7)WASPISH
9 Lawyer thus left one with expression of surprise about appeal (9)SOLICITOR
10 Disgust agent felt, deprived of tips (5)REPEL
11 Taken in, all right, perplexed? Here’s unorthodox route to solution (7,8) LATERAL THINKING
12 Understanding English with my entertaining course (7)EMPATHY
14 Quickly name city (7)
15 Unopened flower sadly obscured, not constant (7)
17 Stupid, we adapted with time running out and became aware (5,2)
19 Liberal club in process of suggesting ideas (4,11) FREE ASSOCIATION
21 Staff put up with criticism (5)
22 Friend, mine, put away pound (9) PALPITATE
23 Reduce bleach (7)LIGHTEN
24 Strike from trade union, acceptable act on reflection (7)
DOWN
1 Sun in rising always showing purpose (7)
2 Servant against working late (5)VALET
3 Alien supporting pledge, empty source of comfort (8,7) SECURITY BLANKET
4 To agree in all respects (7)TOTALLY
5 Line up and send love (7)
6 Dog’s price doubles on board outside front of inn (8,7) SPRINGER SPANIEL
7 Stamped proof of identity covering trip men arranged (9)IMPRINTED
8 Type of element in a journal kept by female (7)
13 Annoying exercises with chain restricting energy (9)
15 No arbiter expected to lose heart (7)
16 Stand up, ordered to get cleaning utensil (7)
17 County town in Scotland, small (7)
18 Strong bet with inside information (7)
20 Love possessed one turning up in a state (5)IDAHO
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Vulcan
ACROSS
1 Henry, a poet and an inventor (8)
5 Article about the Southern European city (6)
10 Devoted old editor, independent, channel's head, taken in (9)
11 Question a traitor returning to the country (5)
12 Institution silent about employment (6)
13 Instigate republican into getting support (7)
14 One that starts fighting this unfair society, essentially its men, to bring about change (8)
15 Hunting expedition deep inside South American island (6)
18 Right to equality? First off, it's something uncommon (6)
20 Nice short relationship, not of significance (8)
22 Attached primarily to t-shirt's edges, in colour mostly, a lace (7)
25 People, to begin with, angry with the one that plundered (6)
27 Walk by the street, a routine (5)
28 Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3)
29 England's first loss with balanced side (6)
30 Lights that keep flashing, they keep one's vision fixed (8)
DOWN
1 Leather mask (4)
2 A night's dream that's playful? (9)
3 Left using Centre's support (7)
4 Work is mad primarily, Tim's living in hope (8)
6 Quits ale moving to another drink (7)
7 Record from a different era (5)
8 Strong support (9)
9 Day's session initially skipped by teams (4)
14 Use of a tester sample (9)
16 Philosopher's satire – lot funny (9)
17 Hot, popular around the world essentially (8)
19 The list prepared features this plant (7)
21 Female's anger directed at a guy, emergency worker (7)
23 Peter Sellers is somewhat short (5)
24 Walk and slip over one entering (4)
26 Central line is a variable basically (4)
http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/th...cle8693473.ece
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ACROSS
1 Henry, a poet and an inventor (8)
5 Article about the Southern European city (6)
10 Devoted old editor, independent, channel's head, taken in (9)
11 Question a traitor returning to the country (5)
12 Institution silent about employment (6)
13 Instigate republican into getting support (7)
14 One that starts fighting this unfair society, essentially its men, to bring about change (8)
15 Hunting expedition deep inside South American island (6)
18 Right to equality? First off, it's something uncommon (6)
20 Nice short relationship, not of significance (8)
22 Attached primarily to t-shirt's edges, in colour mostly, a lace (7)
25 People, to begin with, angry with the one that plundered (6) PIRATE
27 Walk by the street, a routine (5) STRUT
28 Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3) INCOME TAX
29 England's first loss with balanced side (6) ELEVEN
30 Lights that keep flashing, they keep one's vision fixed (8) BLINKERS
DOWN
1 Leather mask (4)
2 A night's dream that's playful? (9)
3 Left using Centre's support (7)
4 Work is mad primarily, Tim's living in hope (8)
6 Quits ale moving to another drink (7)
7 Record from a different era (5)
8 Strong support (9)
9 Day's session initially skipped by teams (4)
14 Use of a tester sample (9)
16 Philosopher's satire – lot funny (9)
17 Hot, popular around the world essentially (8)
19 The list prepared features this plant (7)
21 Female's anger directed at a guy, emergency worker (7)
23 Peter Sellers is somewhat short (5)
24 Walk and slip over one entering (4)
26 Central line is a variable basically (4)
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ACROSS
1 Henry, a poet and an inventor (8)
5 Article about the Southern European city (6)ATHENS
10 Devoted old editor, independent, channel's head, taken in (9)DEDICATED
11 Question a traitor returning to the country (5)QATAR
12 Institution silent about employment (6)
13 Instigate republican into getting support (7)
14 One that starts fighting this unfair society, essentially its men, to bring about change (8)
15 Hunting expedition deep inside South American island (6)SAFARI
18 Right to equality? First off, it's something uncommon (6)RARITY
20 Nice short relationship, not of significance (8)
22 Attached primarily to t-shirt's edges, in colour mostly, a lace (7)
25 People, to begin with, angry with the one that plundered (6) PIRATE
27 Walk by the street, a routine (5) STRUT
28 Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3) INCOME TAX
29 England's first loss with balanced side (6) ELEVEN
30 Lights that keep flashing, they keep one's vision fixed (8) BLINKERS
DOWN
1 Leather mask (4)
2 A night's dream that's playful? (9)
3 Left using Centre's support (7)
4 Work is mad primarily, Tim's living in hope (8)
6 Quits ale moving to another drink (7)
7 Record from a different era (5)
8 Strong support (9)
9 Day's session initially skipped by teams (4)
14 Use of a tester sample (9)
16 Philosopher's satire – lot funny (9)
17 Hot, popular around the world essentially (8)
19 The list prepared features this plant (7)
21 Female's anger directed at a guy, emergency worker (7)
23 Peter Sellers is somewhat short (5)
24 Walk and slip over one entering (4)
26 Central line is a variable basically (4)
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ACROSS
1 Henry, a poet and an inventor (8)
5 Article about the Southern European city (6)ATHENS
10 Devoted old editor, independent, channel's head, taken in (9)DEDICATED
11 Question a traitor returning to the country (5)QATAR
12 Institution silent about employment (6)
13 Instigate republican into getting support (7)
14 One that starts fighting this unfair society, essentially its men, to bring about change (8)
15 Hunting expedition deep inside South American island (6)SAFARI
18 Right to equality? First off, it's something uncommon (6)RARITY
20 Nice short relationship, not of significance (8)
22 Attached primarily to t-shirt's edges, in colour mostly, a lace (7)
25 People, to begin with, angry with the one that plundered (6) PIRATE
27 Walk by the street, a routine (5) STRUT
28 Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3) INCOME TAX
29 England's first loss with balanced side (6) ELEVEN
30 Lights that keep flashing, they keep one's vision fixed (8) BLINKERS
DOWN
1 Leather mask (4)HIDE
2 A night's dream that's playful? (9)MIDSUMMER
3 Left using Centre's support (7)
4 Work is mad primarily, Tim's living in hope (8)OPTIMISM
6 Quits ale moving to another drink (7)
7 Record from a different era (5)ENTER
8 Strong support (9)
9 Day's session initially skipped by teams (4)
14 Use of a tester sample (9)
16 Philosopher's satire – lot funny (9)ARISTOTLE
17 Hot, popular around the world essentially (8)
19 The list prepared features this plant (7)
21 Female's anger directed at a guy, emergency worker (7)
23 Peter Sellers is somewhat short (5)
24 Walk and slip over one entering (4)
26 Central line is a variable basically (4)
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ACROSS
1 Henry, a poet and an inventor (8)HAMILTON
5 Article about the Southern European city (6)ATHENS
10 Devoted old editor, independent, channel's head, taken in (9)DEDICATED
11 Question a traitor returning to the country (5)QATAR
12 Institution silent about employment (6)MUSEUM
13 Instigate republican into getting support (7)STIRRUP
14 One that starts fighting this unfair society, essentially its men, to bring about change (8)FEMINIST
15 Hunting expedition deep inside South American island (6)SAFARI
18 Right to equality? First off, it's something uncommon (6)RARITY
20 Nice short relationship, not of significance (8)TRIFLING
22 Attached primarily to t-shirt's edges, in colour mostly, a lace (7)TATTING
25 People, to begin with, angry with the one that plundered (6) PIRATE
27 Walk by the street, a routine (5) STRUT
28 Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3) INCOME TAX
29 England's first loss with balanced side (6) ELEVEN
30 Lights that keep flashing, they keep one's vision fixed (8) BLINKERS
DOWN
1 Leather mask (4)HIDE
2 A night's dream that's playful? (9)MIDSUMMER
3 Left using Centre's support (7)LECTURN
4 Work is mad primarily, Tim's living in hope (8)OPTIMISM
6 Quits ale moving to another drink (7)TEQUILA
7 Record from a different era (5)ENTER
8 Strong support (9)STRAPPING
9 Day's session initially skipped by teams (4)IDES
14 Use of a tester sample (9)FORETASTE
16 Philosopher's satire – lot funny (9)ARISTOTLE
17 Hot, popular around the world essentially (8)TROPICAL
19 The list prepared features this plant (7)THISTLE
21 Female's anger directed at a guy, emergency worker (7)FIREMAN
23 Peter Sellers is somewhat short (5)TERSE
24 Walk and slip over one entering (4)GAIT
26 Central line is a variable basically (4)AXIS
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
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Anon
ACROSS
1 Beguile English by deception (6)
4 Subject could be of importance (6)
9 Wild sheep found in a ruination (4)
10 Professional people drink bit of sake on the seafront (10)
11 Clear a disorganised basement (6)
12 Improving cruciverbalist is an unexpected victor (8)
13 Surprised Doctor ate eggs scrambled (9)
15 At first, people value idle talk (5)
16 First lady in outskirts of Niger? No chance! (5)
18 Hide tea in waistband as a custom (5,4)
22 Saint to endlessly irritate her tailor (8)
23 Bete noire slays a leading attorney during chant (6)
25 Leave valets at end of bureau (10)
26 Letters from allied Germany found at boundary (4)
27 Quake damages metro rail initially (6)
28 Batsman hits ball to fence with hesitation (6)
DOWN
1 Wilde stressed on the importance of being thus (7)
2 Lose rug, quiver in shaft (5)
3 Sully a southern leader intrinsically (7)
5 Loath a rhyme (6)
6 Italian restaurant gets tart ratio wrong (9)
7 Final chance for female to consider return (7)
8 Films show proof of Ram (13)
14 Enormous European dog (5,4)
17 Plead with English party… (7)
19 … to commence a new business (5-2)
20 Captain America, for one, is one who pays back (7)
21 Cut short visit to the ravaged district (6)
24 Baron of Thane? (5)
http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/th...cle8697209.ece
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ACROSS
1 Beguile English by deception (6)
4 Subject could be of importance (6)
9 Wild sheep found in a ruination (4)
10 Professional people drink bit of sake on the seafront (10)
11 Clear a disorganised basement (6)
12 Improving cruciverbalist is an unexpected victor (8)
13 Surprised Doctor ate eggs scrambled (9)
15 At first, people value idle talk (5)
16 First lady in outskirts of Niger? No chance! (5)
18 Hide tea in waistband as a custom (5,4) STASH AWAY
22 Saint to endlessly irritate her tailor (8) STITCHER
23 Bete noire slays a leading attorney during chant (6) ANTHEM
25 Leave valets at end of bureau (10) DEPARTMENT
26 Letters from allied Germany found at boundary (4) EDGE
27 Quake damages metro rail initially (6)
28 Batsman hits ball to fence with hesitation (6)
DOWN
1 Wilde stressed on the importance of being thus (7)
2 Lose rug, quiver in shaft (5)
3 Sully a southern leader intrinsically (7)
5 Loath a rhyme (6)
6 Italian restaurant gets tart ratio wrong (9)
7 Final chance for female to consider return (7)
8 Films show proof of Ram (13)
14 Enormous European dog (5,4)
17 Plead with English party… (7)
19 … to commence a new business (5-2)
20 Captain America, for one, is one who pays back (7)
21 Cut short visit to the ravaged district (6)
24 Baron of Thane? (5)
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ACROSS
1 Beguile English by deception (6)
4 Subject could be of importance (6)
9 Wild sheep found in a ruination (4)
10 Professional people drink bit of sake on the seafront (10)
11 Clear a disorganised basement (6)
12 Improving cruciverbalist is an unexpected victor (8)
13 Surprised Doctor ate eggs scrambled (9)
15 At first, people value idle talk (5)
16 First lady in outskirts of Niger? No chance! (5)
18 Hide tea in waistband as a custom (5,4) STASH AWAY
22 Saint to endlessly irritate her tailor (8) STITCHER
23 Bete noire slays a leading attorney during chant (6) ANTHEM
25 Leave valets at end of bureau (10) DEPARTMENT
26 Letters from allied Germany found at boundary (4) EDGE
27 Quake damages metro rail initially (6)
28 Batsman hits ball to fence with hesitation (6)
DOWN
1 Wilde stressed on the importance of being thus (7)EARNEST
2 Lose rug, quiver in shaft (5)
3 Sully a southern leader intrinsically (7)
5 Loath a rhyme (6)AVERSE
6 Italian restaurant gets tart ratio wrong (9)
7 Final chance for female to consider return (7)
8 Films show proof of Ram (13)DOCUMENTARIES
14 Enormous European dog (5,4)GREAT DANE
17 Plead with English party… (7)ENTREAT
19 … to commence a new business (5-2)
20 Captain America, for one, is one who pays back (7)
21 Cut short visit to the ravaged district (6)
24 Baron of Thane? (5)
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ACROSS
1 Beguile English by deception (6)
4 Subject could be of importance (6)
9 Wild sheep found in a ruination (4)
10 Professional people drink bit of sake on the seafront (10)
11 Clear a disorganised basement (6)
12 Improving cruciverbalist is an unexpected victor (8)
13 Surprised Doctor ate eggs scrambled (9)STAGGERED
15 At first, people value idle talk (5)PRATE
16 First lady in outskirts of Niger? No chance! (5)NEVER
18 Hide tea in waistband as a custom (5,4) STASH AWAY
22 Saint to endlessly irritate her tailor (8) STITCHER
23 Bete noire slays a leading attorney during chant (6) ANTHEM
25 Leave valets at end of bureau (10) DEPARTMENT
26 Letters from allied Germany found at boundary (4) EDGE
27 Quake damages metro rail initially (6)TREMOR
28 Batsman hits ball to fence with hesitation (6)OPENER
DOWN
1 Wilde stressed on the importance of being thus (7)EARNEST
2 Lose rug, quiver in shaft (5)
3 Sully a southern leader intrinsically (7)
5 Loath a rhyme (6)AVERSE
6 Italian restaurant gets tart ratio wrong (9)
7 Final chance for female to consider return (7)
8 Films show proof of Ram (13)DOCUMENTARIES
14 Enormous European dog (5,4)GREAT DANE
17 Plead with English party… (7)ENTREAT
19 … to commence a new business (5-2)
20 Captain America, for one, is one who pays back (7)
21 Cut short visit to the ravaged district (6)
24 Baron of Thane? (5)
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ACROSS
1 Beguile English by deception (6)ENTRAP
4 Subject could be of importance (6)MATTER
9 Wild sheep found in a ruination (4)ARUI
10 Professional people drink bit of sake on the seafront (10)PROMENADES
11 Clear a disorganised basement (6)CELLAR
12 Improving cruciverbalist is an unexpected victor (8)UPSETTER
13 Surprised Doctor ate eggs scrambled (9)STAGGERED
15 At first, people value idle talk (5)PRATE
16 First lady in outskirts of Niger? No chance! (5)NEVER
18 Hide tea in waistband as a custom (5,4) STASH AWAY
22 Saint to endlessly irritate her tailor (8) STITCHER
23 Bete noire slays a leading attorney during chant (6) ANTHEM
25 Leave valets at end of bureau (10) DEPARTMENT
26 Letters from allied Germany found at boundary (4) EDGE
27 Quake damages metro rail initially (6)TREMOR
28 Batsman hits ball to fence with hesitation (6)OPENER
DOWN
1 Wilde stressed on the importance of being thus (7)EARNEST
2 Lose rug, quiver in shaft (5)THILL
3 Sully a southern leader intrinsically (7)ASPERSE
5 Loath a rhyme (6)AVERSE
6 Italian restaurant gets tart ratio wrong (9)TRATTORIA
7 Final chance for female to consider return (7)REELECT
8 Films show proof of Ram (13)DOCUMENTARIES
14 Enormous European dog (5,4)GREAT DANE
17 Plead with English party… (7)ENTREAT
19 … to commence a new business (5-2)START-UP
20 Captain America, for one, is one who pays back (7)AVENGER
21 Cut short visit to the ravaged district (6)GHETTO
24 Baron of Thane? (5)THEGN
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
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xChequer
Across
7 Minister and Union leader permitted to box (6)
8 Fell back, having fun in front of nursery (8)
9 Symbol with meaning, completely base and disgusting (8)
10 Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals (6)
11 Cold? Put on warm fleece (5)
12 Payoff is calculated including tax (6)
14 Spoil the effect of parody, struggling in these hard parts (4,3,5,3)
17 Fellows bearing gold, generous people (6)
18 Girl breaking rule gets porridge (5)
22 Boundary set back, otherwise runs collected should be double (6)
23 Brutal control in ring, easy first in boxing (4,4)
24 Pressure in a delicate stomach (8)
25 Object reflected in action? (6)
Down
1 Match held up, a lag not good to gain ground (4,5)
2 Device to expose one from America — alien (6)
3 Hotshot doctor involved in study (5)
4 Lengthy song after mass, energy moving musician (8)
5 Extremely loyal butler, otherwise prompt, caught napping (4-4)
6 Couples in agreement entering into agreement (5)
8 Very special acts governing intellectual property appear to provide support (3,3,7)
13 Sally's rank (9)
15 Stopped saving gold, society approved (8)
16 Grabbing support from helpline? (8)
19 Waste time clearing school counter (6)
20 Drooping son in shambles (5)
21 Frenchmen checking something to play with in private (5)
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Across
7 Minister and Union leader permitted to box (6)
8 Fell back, having fun in front of nursery (8)
9 Symbol with meaning, completely base and disgusting (8) ALLEGORY
10 Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals (6) IBEXES
11 Cold? Put on warm fleece (5) CHEAT
12 Payoff is calculated including tax (6) FISCAL
14 Spoil the effect of parody, struggling in these hard parts (4,3,5,3) TAKE THE SHINE OFF
17 Fellows bearing gold, generous people (6)
18 Girl breaking rule gets porridge (5)
22 Boundary set back, otherwise runs collected should be double (6)
23 Brutal control in ring, easy first in boxing (4,4)
24 Pressure in a delicate stomach (8)
25 Object reflected in action? (6)
Down
1 Match held up, a lag not good to gain ground (4,5)
2 Device to expose one from America — alien (6)
3 Hotshot doctor involved in study (5)
4 Lengthy song after mass, energy moving musician (8)
5 Extremely loyal butler, otherwise prompt, caught napping (4-4)
6 Couples in agreement entering into agreement (5)
8 Very special acts governing intellectual property appear to provide support (3,3,7)
13 Sally's rank (9)
15 Stopped saving gold, society approved (8)
16 Grabbing support from helpline? (8)
19 Waste time clearing school counter (6)
20 Drooping son in shambles (5)
21 Frenchmen checking something to play with in private (5)
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Across
7 Minister and Union leader permitted to box (6)
8 Fell back, having fun in front of nursery (8)
9 Symbol with meaning, completely base and disgusting (8) ALLEGORY
10 Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals (6) IBEXES
11 Cold? Put on warm fleece (5) CHEAT
12 Payoff is calculated including tax (6) FISCAL
14 Spoil the effect of parody, struggling in these hard parts (4,3,5,3) TAKE THE SHINE OFF
17 Fellows bearing gold, generous people (6)DONORS
18 Girl breaking rule gets porridge (5)GRUEL
22 Boundary set back, otherwise runs collected should be double (6)
23 Brutal control in ring, easy first in boxing (4,4)
24 Pressure in a delicate stomach (8)
25 Object reflected in action? (6)MOTIVE
Down
1 Match held up, a lag not good to gain ground (4,5)
2 Device to expose one from America — alien (6)
3 Hotshot doctor involved in study (5)
4 Lengthy song after mass, energy moving musician (8)
5 Extremely loyal butler, otherwise prompt, caught napping (4-4)
6 Couples in agreement entering into agreement (5)
8 Very special acts governing intellectual property appear to provide support (3,3,7)
13 Sally's rank (9)
15 Stopped saving gold, society approved (8)ENDORSED
16 Grabbing support from helpline? (8)HANDRAIL
19 Waste time clearing school counter (6)
20 Drooping son in shambles (5)
21 Frenchmen checking something to play with in private (5)
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Across
7 Minister and Union leader permitted to box (6)CURATE
8 Fell back, having fun in front of nursery (8)
9 Symbol with meaning, completely base and disgusting (8) ALLEGORY
10 Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals (6) IBEXES
11 Cold? Put on warm fleece (5) CHEAT
12 Payoff is calculated including tax (6) FISCAL
14 Spoil the effect of parody, struggling in these hard parts (4,3,5,3) TAKE THE SHINE OFF
17 Fellows bearing gold, generous people (6)DONORS
18 Girl breaking rule gets porridge (5)GRUEL
22 Boundary set back, otherwise runs collected should be double (6)
23 Brutal control in ring, easy first in boxing (4,4)
24 Pressure in a delicate stomach (8)
25 Object reflected in action? (6)MOTIVE
Down
1 Match held up, a lag not good to gain ground (4,5)PULL AHEAD
2 Device to expose one from America — alien (6)CAMERA
3 Hotshot doctor involved in study (5)DEMON
4 Lengthy song after mass, energy moving musician (8)
5 Extremely loyal butler, otherwise prompt, caught napping (4-4)
6 Couples in agreement entering into agreement (5)
8 Very special acts governing intellectual property appear to provide support (3,3,7)
13 Sally's rank (9)OFFENSIVE
15 Stopped saving gold, society approved (8)ENDORSED
16 Grabbing support from helpline? (8)HANDRAIL
19 Waste time clearing school counter (6)
20 Drooping son in shambles (5)
21 Frenchmen checking something to play with in private (5)
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Across
7 Minister and Union leader permitted to box (6)CURATE
8 Fell back, having fun in front of nursery (8)PLAYROOM
9 Symbol with meaning, completely base and disgusting (8) ALLEGORY
10 Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals (6) IBEXES
11 Cold? Put on warm fleece (5) CHEAT
12 Payoff is calculated including tax (6) FISCAL
14 Spoil the effect of parody, struggling in these hard parts (4,3,5,3) TAKE THE SHINE OFF
17 Fellows bearing gold, generous people (6)DONORS
18 Girl breaking rule gets porridge (5)GRUEL
22 Boundary set back, otherwise runs collected should be double (6)MIRROR
23 Brutal control in ring, easy first in boxing (4,4)IRON FIST
24 Pressure in a delicate stomach (8)APPETITE
25 Object reflected in action? (6)MOTIVE
Down
1 Match held up, a lag not good to gain ground (4,5)PULL AHEAD
2 Device to expose one from America — alien (6)CAMERA
3 Hotshot doctor involved in study (5)DEMON
4 Lengthy song after mass, energy moving musician (8)
5 Extremely loyal butler, otherwise prompt, caught napping (4-4)TRUE-BLUE
6 Couples in agreement entering into agreement (5)YOKES
8 Very special acts governing intellectual property appear to provide support (3,3,7)PAY LIP SERVICE
13 Sally's rank (9)OFFENSIVE
15 Stopped saving gold, society approved (8)ENDORSED
16 Grabbing support from helpline? (8)HANDRAIL
19 Waste time clearing school counter (6)REFUTE
20 Drooping son in shambles (5)LIMPS
21 Frenchmen checking something to play with in private (5)TOMMY
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
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xChequer
ACROSS
7 Good lines, a blooming vintage vessel (6)
8 Falls around date to enter events (8)
9 Partial employment rise perhaps merely goes to show partial employment (8)
10 Old band together through parole (6)
11 You might cross these when talking to kid (5)
12 Organisation without a vice? Better to be here, perhaps (6)
14 Edited clip hid the queen's decision making method (6,9)
17 Card-carrying guard entering PIN (6)
18 Fights in resort town close to Cannes (5)
22 Bit of code language to start with (6)
23 Maintained power in rhythmic cycle through controlled drumming (8)
24 Pre-school clothes means socks? (8)
25 Absolutely dull, empty library) (6)
DOWN
1 Envious of new watch, craving to own (5-4)
2 Holy men for one being reportedly holy but easily crossed (6)
3 Contribution from agency nicknamed 'Doubting Thomas' (5)
4 Floor remains carpeted, is not fancy (8)
5 Vehicle running during key election's back outside delivering some food (8)
6 Haggard blackbird? (5)
8 Companion primarily alongside fighting random armies (7-2-4)
13 Dummy in game, South in relation to partner (4,5)
15 Thank God beer is a hit, adding to momentum (6,2)
16 Cast idle, snug in featherbeds (8)
19 Completely opposed park cutting tree (6)
20 Hide loss of last month, post money order (5)
21 Solid state hard substance (5)
http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/th...cle8705669.ece
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ACROSS
7 Good lines, a blooming vintage vessel (6)
8 Falls around date to enter events (8)
9 Partial employment rise perhaps merely goes to show partial employment (8)
10 Old band together through parole (6)
11 You might cross these when talking to kid (5)
12 Organisation without a vice? Better to be here, perhaps (6)
14 Edited clip hid the queen's decision making method (6,9)
17 Card-carrying guard entering PIN (6)
18 Fights in resort town close to Cannes (5)
22 Bit of code language to start with (6)
23 Maintained power in rhythmic cycle through controlled drumming (8)
24 Pre-school clothes means socks? (8)
25 Absolutely dull, empty library) (6)
DOWN
1 Envious of new watch, craving to own (5-4)
2 Holy men for one being reportedly holy but easily crossed (6)
3 Contribution from agency nicknamed 'Doubting Thomas' (5)
4 Floor remains carpeted, is not fancy (8)
5 Vehicle running during key election's back outside delivering some food (8)
6 Haggard blackbird? (5) MERLE
8 Companion primarily alongside fighting random armies (7-2-4) COMRADE-IN-ARMS
13 Dummy in game, South in relation to partner (4,5)
15 Thank God beer is a hit, adding to momentum (6,2) PRAISE BE
16 Cast idle, snug in featherbeds (8) INDULGES
19 Completely opposed park cutting tree (6)
20 Hide loss of last month, post money order (5)
21 Solid state hard substance (5) STUFF
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ACROSS
7 Good lines, a blooming vintage vessel (6)
8 Falls around date to enter events (8)
9 Partial employment rise perhaps merely goes to show partial employment (8)
10 Old band together through parole (6)
11 You might cross these when talking to kid (5)
12 Organisation without a vice? Better to be here, perhaps (6)
14 Edited clip hid the queen's decision making method (6,9)DELPHI TECHNIQUE
17 Card-carrying guard entering PIN (6)ARDENT
18 Fights in resort town close to Cannes (5)SPATS
22 Bit of code language to start with (6)MORSEL
23 Maintained power in rhythmic cycle through controlled drumming (8)
24 Pre-school clothes means socks? (8)
25 Absolutely dull, empty library) (6)
DOWN
1 Envious of new watch, craving to own (5-4)
2 Holy men for one being reportedly holy but easily crossed (6)
3 Contribution from agency nicknamed 'Doubting Thomas' (5)
4 Floor remains carpeted, is not fancy (8)ASTONISH
5 Vehicle running during key election's back outside delivering some food (8)
6 Haggard blackbird? (5)MERLE
8 Companion primarily alongside fighting random armies (7-2-4)COMRADE-IN-ARMS
13 Dummy in game, South in relation to partner (4,5)
15 Thank God beer is a hit, adding to momentum (6,2)PRAISE BE
16 Cast idle, snug in featherbeds (8)INDULGES
19 Completely opposed park cutting tree (6)
20 Hide loss of last month, post money order (5)
21 Solid state hard substance (5)STUFF
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ACROSS
7 Good lines, a blooming vintage vessel (6)
8 Falls around date to enter events (8)CASCADES
9 Partial employment rise perhaps merely goes to show partial employment (8)
10 Old band together through parole (6)
11 You might cross these when talking to kid (5)
12 Organisation without a vice? Better to be here, perhaps (6)
14 Edited clip hid the queen's decision making method (6,9)DELPHI TECHNIQUE
17 Card-carrying guard entering PIN (6)ARDENT
18 Fights in resort town close to Cannes (5)SPATS
22 Bit of code language to start with (6)MORSEL
23 Maintained power in rhythmic cycle through controlled drumming (8)
24 Pre-school clothes means socks? (8)
25 Absolutely dull, empty library) (6)FLATLY
DOWN
1 Envious of new watch, craving to own (5-4)GREEN-EYED
2 Holy men for one being reportedly holy but easily crossed (6)
3 Contribution from agency nicknamed 'Doubting Thomas' (5)CYNIC
4 Floor remains carpeted, is not fancy (8)ASTONISH
5 Vehicle running during key election's back outside delivering some food (8)
6 Haggard blackbird? (5)MERLE
8 Companion primarily alongside fighting random armies (7-2-4)COMRADE-IN-ARMS
13 Dummy in game, South in relation to partner (4,5)AUNT SALLY
15 Thank God beer is a hit, adding to momentum (6,2)PRAISE BE
16 Cast idle, snug in featherbeds (8)INDULGES
19 Completely opposed park cutting tree (6)
20 Hide loss of last month, post money order (5)
21 Solid state hard substance (5)STUFF
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ACROSS
7 Good lines, a blooming vintage vessel (6)ARGOSY
8 Falls around date to enter events (8)CASCADES
9 Partial employment rise perhaps merely goes to show partial employment (8)NEPOTISM
10 Old band together through parole (6)ORALLY
11 You might cross these when talking to kid (5)TEASE
12 Organisation without a vice? Better to be here, perhaps (6)CASINO
14 Edited clip hid the queen's decision making method (6,9)DELPHI TECHNIQUE
17 Card-carrying guard entering PIN (6)ARDENT
18 Fights in resort town close to Cannes (5)SPATS
22 Bit of code language to start with (6)MORSEL
23 Maintained power in rhythmic cycle through controlled drumming (8)RATAPLAN
24 Pre-school clothes means socks? (8)CLOBBERS
25 Absolutely dull, empty library) (6)FLATLY
DOWN
1 Envious of new watch, craving to own (5-4)GREEN-EYED
2 Holy men for one being reportedly holy but easily crossed (6)POROUS
3 Contribution from agency nicknamed 'Doubting Thomas' (5)CYNIC
4 Floor remains carpeted, is not fancy (8)ASTONISH
5 Vehicle running during key election's back outside delivering some food (8)MACARONI
6 Haggard blackbird? (5)MERLE
8 Companion primarily alongside fighting random armies (7-2-4)COMRADE-IN-ARMS
13 Dummy in game, South in relation to partner (4,5)AUNT SALLY
15 Thank God beer is a hit, adding to momentum (6,2)PRAISE BE
16 Cast idle, snug in featherbeds (8)INDULGES
19 Completely opposed park cutting tree (6)POPLAR
20 Hide loss of last month, post money order (5)MOULT
21 Solid state hard substance (5)STUFF
:clap::clap::clap: A toughie!
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The Phantom
ACROSS
8 Star - it's round (6)
9 Over a period of time translated poet's works (8)
10 Dispute is about getting caught in leg slip (8)
11 Hats off for big win in race (6)
12 Cleric's formed a clique (6)
13 Deck hands endlessly busy all around (8)
15 Royalty embroiled in property claims (7)
17 Cutter in seas reportedly teeters (7)
20 Negotiated more cuts for patron (8)
22 One left in van caught stealing money that’s in the bank (6)
23 Optic power's unable to pick odd characters (6)
25 Cautions a sailor wearing pilot's badges (8)
26 Publicise article about nuclear particle (8)
27 A thought being entertained (6)
DOWN
1 Rice also contributes to some energy (8)
2 On reflection people lacking leader competent enough (10)
3 Decoy blew the lid off man with drug (6)
4 Wrong move had upset gentle pace (7)
5 Doesn’t every other mountain cat attack? (8)
6 Test a vehicle (4)
7 Second in command to quit (6)
14 Mummy's scooped out grave without bone is puzzling! (10)
16 Falling backward oaf loses crown jewellery (8)
18 To remove ache witch doctor massaged leg; daughter squirmed (8)
19 Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird (7)
21 International body's engaged one working for alliances (6)
22 A very exclusive celebration that’s lewd (6)
24 Unclothed buxom Queen is Caesar's wife perhaps? (4)
http://www.thehindu.com/crossword/th...cle8709835.ece
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ACROSS
8 Star - it's round (6)
9 Over a period of time translated poet's works (8)
10 Dispute is about getting caught in leg slip (8)
11 Hats off for big win in race (6)
12 Cleric's formed a clique (6)CIRCLE
13 Deck hands endlessly busy all around (8)
15 Royalty embroiled in property claims (7)
17 Cutter in seas reportedly teeters (7)
20 Negotiated more cuts for patron (8)CUSTOMER
22 One left in van caught stealing money that’s in the bank (6)
23 Optic power's unable to pick odd characters (6)VISUAL
25 Cautions a sailor wearing pilot's badges (8)
26 Publicise article about nuclear particle (8)
27 A thought being entertained (6)
DOWN
1 Rice also contributes to some energy (8)[B]CALORIES/B]
2 On reflection people lacking leader competent enough (10)
3 Decoy blew the lid off man with drug (6)
4 Wrong move had upset gentle pace (7)
5 Doesn’t every other mountain cat attack? (8)
6 Test a vehicle (4)
7 Second in command to quit (6)
14 Mummy's scooped out grave without bone is puzzling! (10)
16 Falling backward oaf loses crown jewellery (8)
18 To remove ache witch doctor massaged leg; daughter squirmed (8)
19 Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird (7)
21 International body's engaged one working for alliances (6)UNIONS
22 A very exclusive celebration that’s lewd (6)
24 Unclothed buxom Queen is Caesar's wife perhaps? (4)UXOR
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ACROSS
8 Star - it's round (6)
9 Over a period of time translated poet's works (8)
10 Dispute is about getting caught in leg slip (8)
11 Hats off for big win in race (6)
12 Cleric's formed a clique (6)CIRCLE
13 Deck hands endlessly busy all around (8)
15 Royalty embroiled in property claims (7)
17 Cutter in seas reportedly teeters (7)
20 Negotiated more cuts for patron (8)CUSTOMER
22 One left in van caught stealing money that’s in the bank (6)
23 Optic power's unable to pick odd characters (6)VISUAL
25 Cautions a sailor wearing pilot's badges (8)
26 Publicise article about nuclear particle (8)
27 A thought being entertained (6)
DOWN
1 Rice also contributes to some energy (8) CALORIES
2 On reflection people lacking leader competent enough (10) SUFFICIENT
3 Decoy blew the lid off man with drug (6) ENTICE
4 Wrong move had upset gentle pace (7) DOGTROT
5 Doesn’t every other mountain cat attack? (8) DENOUNCE
6 Test a vehicle (4) TAXI
7 Second in command to quit (6)
14 Mummy's scooped out grave without bone is puzzling! (10)
16 Falling backward oaf loses crown jewellery (8)
18 To remove ache witch doctor massaged leg; daughter squirmed (8)
19 Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird (7)
21 International body's engaged one working for alliances (6)UNIONS
22 A very exclusive celebration that’s lewd (6)
24 Unclothed buxom Queen is Caesar's wife perhaps? (4)UXOR
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ACROSS
8 Star - it's round (6)
9 Over a period of time translated poet's works (8)OPERATES
10 Dispute is about getting caught in leg slip (8)
11 Hats off for big win in race (6)
12 Cleric's formed a clique (6)CIRCLE
13 Deck hands endlessly busy all around (8)
15 Royalty embroiled in property claims (7)ASSERTS
17 Cutter in seas reportedly teeters (7)
20 Negotiated more cuts for patron (8)CUSTOMER
22 One left in van caught stealing money that’s in the bank (6)
23 Optic power's unable to pick odd characters (6)VISUAL
25 Cautions a sailor wearing pilot's badges (8)WARNINGS
26 Publicise article about nuclear particle (8)
27 A thought being entertained (6)AMUSED
DOWN
1 Rice also contributes to some energy (8) CALORIES
2 On reflection people lacking leader competent enough (10) SUFFICIENT
3 Decoy blew the lid off man with drug (6) ENTICE
4 Wrong move had upset gentle pace (7) DOGTROT
5 Doesn’t every other mountain cat attack? (8) DENOUNCE
6 Test a vehicle (4) TAXI
7 Second in command to quit (6)RESIGN
14 Mummy's scooped out grave without bone is puzzling! (10)
16 Falling backward oaf loses crown jewellery (8)
18 To remove ache witch doctor massaged leg; daughter squirmed (8)
19 Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird (7)
21 International body's engaged one working for alliances (6)UNIONS
22 A very exclusive celebration that’s lewd (6)
24 Unclothed buxom Queen is Caesar's wife perhaps? (4)UXOR
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ACROSS
8 Star - it's round (6)SATURN
9 Over a period of time translated poet's works (8)OPERATES
10 Dispute is about getting caught in leg slip (8)CONFLICT
11 Hats off for big win in race (6)ORIGIN
12 Cleric's formed a clique (6)CIRCLE
13 Deck hands endlessly busy all around (8)ORNAMENT
15 Royalty embroiled in property claims (7)ASSERTS
17 Cutter in seas reportedly teeters (7)SEESAWS
20 Negotiated more cuts for patron (8)CUSTOMER
22 One left in van caught stealing money that’s in the bank (6)CREDIT
23 Optic power's unable to pick odd characters (6)VISUAL
25 Cautions a sailor wearing pilot's badges (8)WARNINGS
26 Publicise article about nuclear particle (8)ANNOUNCE
27 A thought being entertained (6)AMUSED
DOWN
1 Rice also contributes to some energy (8) CALORIES
2 On reflection people lacking leader competent enough (10) SUFFICIENT
3 Decoy blew the lid off man with drug (6) ENTICE
4 Wrong move had upset gentle pace (7) DOGTROT
5 Doesn’t every other mountain cat attack? (8) DENOUNCE
6 Test a vehicle (4) TAXI
7 Second in command to quit (6)RESIGN
14 Mummy's scooped out grave without bone is puzzling! (10)MYSTERIOUS
16 Falling backward oaf loses crown jewellery (8)TUMBLING
18 To remove ache witch doctor massaged leg; daughter squirmed (8)WRIGGLED
19 Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird (7)PROWLED
21 International body's engaged one working for alliances (6)UNIONS
22 A very exclusive celebration that’s lewd (6)CARNAL
24 Unclothed buxom Queen is Caesar's wife perhaps? (4)UXOR
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
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Sunnet
Across
1 Heartless jailer's land (6)
4 Contrasting work to sitting (8)
10 Some Chinese board Singapore-run rail to Paradise (7,2)
11 Head of firm carries fifty-pound instrument (5)
12 Heavy weight lifter managed to enter church (5)
13 Coming from outside, old mind gets retrospective sense of self (9)
14 Picks groups to catch the Parisian (7)
16 Perhaps hawk equipment to English (4)
19 Build new raygun's cap for navy personnel (4)
21 Small list to drink (7)
24 Invariably, a press agency will take shape by second half of July (9)
25 American to invigorate spirit of Society of Engineers (5)
26 Schemes from a side (5)
27 Entry in a building housing unknown bully (9)
28 Heads of Shanghai industries strangely only go for the study of Chinese language (8)
29 Echo from average hill retreats (6)
Down
1 Lawsuit to challenge cabinet (4,4)
2 Interesting study by expert (8)
3 Get a gold coin from each broken leg (5)
5 Nearly every one is captivated by Mark's swagger (7)
6 Extra box inside for musicians (9)
7 Policeman can add sulphur to ice pads (6)
8 Carp from Greek river (6)
9 See large records (6)
15 Raise wheels left outside merry-go-round (9)
17 Blanched or boiled is more gory (8)
18 Second minute to examine the best (8)
20 Horse's unusual team label (7)
21 Crime writer speaks about Queen (6)
22 As every other violist shrinks (6)
23 Sow one around a fool (6)
25 Pot of Michigan jam (5)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle8580524.ece
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Across
1 Heartless jailer's land (6)
4 Contrasting work to sitting (8)
10 Some Chinese board Singapore-run rail to Paradise (7,2)
11 Head of firm carries fifty-pound instrument (5)
12 Heavy weight lifter managed to enter church (5)
13 Coming from outside, old mind gets retrospective sense of self (9)
14 Picks groups to catch the Parisian (7)
16 Perhaps hawk equipment to English (4)
19 Build new raygun's cap for navy personnel (4)
21 Small list to drink (7)
24 Invariably, a press agency will take shape by second half of July (9)
25 American to invigorate spirit of Society of Engineers (5)
26 Schemes from a side (5)
27 Entry in a building housing unknown bully (9)
28 Heads of Shanghai industries strangely only go for the study of Chinese language (8)
29 Echo from average hill retreats (6)
Down
1 Lawsuit to challenge cabinet (4,4)
2 Interesting study by expert (8)
3 Get a gold coin from each broken leg (5)
5 Nearly every one is captivated by Mark's swagger (7)
6 Extra box inside for musicians (9)
7 Policeman can add sulphur to ice pads (6)
8 Carp from Greek river (6)
9 See large records (6)
15 Raise wheels left outside merry-go-round (9)
17 Blanched or boiled is more gory (8)
18 Second minute to examine the best (8)
20 Horse's unusual team label (7) NAMETAG
21 Crime writer speaks about Queen (6) SAYERS
22 As every other violist shrinks (6) QUAILS
23 Sow one around a fool (6) PIGEON
25 Pot of Michigan jam (5) GANJA
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Across
1 Heartless jailer's land (6)
4 Contrasting work to sitting (8)
10 Some Chinese board Singapore-run rail to Paradise (7,2)
11 Head of firm carries fifty-pound instrument (5)
12 Heavy weight lifter managed to enter church (5)
13 Coming from outside, old mind gets retrospective sense of self (9)
14 Picks groups to catch the Parisian (7)
16 Perhaps hawk equipment to English (4)
19 Build new raygun's cap for navy personnel (4)
21 Small list to drink (7)
24 Invariably, a press agency will take shape by second half of July (9)
25 American to invigorate spirit of Society of Engineers (5)
26 Schemes from a side (5)
27 Entry in a building housing unknown bully (9)
28 Heads of Shanghai industries strangely only go for the study of Chinese language (8)
29 Echo from average hill retreats (6)
Down
1 Lawsuit to challenge cabinet (4,4)
2 Interesting study by expert (8)
3 Get a gold coin from each broken leg (5)
5 Nearly every one is captivated by Mark's swagger (7)
6 Extra box inside for musicians (9)ORCHESTRAS
7 Policeman can add sulphur to ice pads (6)IGLOOS
8 Carp from Greek river (6)GROUSE
9 See large records (6)
15 Raise wheels left outside merry-go-round (9)
17 Blanched or boiled is more gory (8)BLOODIER
18 Second minute to examine the best (8)SWEETEST
20 Horse's unusual team label (7) NAMETAG
21 Crime writer speaks about Queen (6) SAYERS
22 As every other violist shrinks (6) QUAILS
23 Sow one around a fool (6) PIGEON
25 Pot of Michigan jam (5) GANJA
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Across
1 Heartless jailer's land (6)
4 Contrasting work to sitting (8)OPPOSING
10 Some Chinese board Singapore-run rail to Paradise (7,2)
11 Head of firm carries fifty-pound instrument (5)
12 Heavy weight lifter managed to enter church (5)
13 Coming from outside, old mind gets retrospective sense of self (9)
14 Picks groups to catch the Parisian (7)SELECTS
16 Perhaps hawk equipment to English (4)KITE
19 Build new raygun's cap for navy personnel (4)
21 Small list to drink (7)
24 Invariably, a press agency will take shape by second half of July (9)UNIFORMLY
25 American to invigorate spirit of Society of Engineers (5)
26 Schemes from a side (5)IDEAS
27 Entry in a building housing unknown bully (9)
28 Heads of Shanghai industries strangely only go for the study of Chinese language (8)
29 Echo from average hill retreats (6)
Down
1 Lawsuit to challenge cabinet (4,4)
2 Interesting study by expert (8)
3 Get a gold coin from each broken leg (5)
5 Nearly every one is captivated by Mark's swagger (7)
6 Extra box inside for musicians (9)ORCHESTRAS
7 Policeman can add sulphur to ice pads (6)IGLOOS
8 Carp from Greek river (6)GROUSE
9 See large records (6)
15 Raise wheels left outside merry-go-round (9)
17 Blanched or boiled is more gory (8)BLOODIER
18 Second minute to examine the best (8)SWEETEST
20 Horse's unusual team label (7) NAMETAG
21 Crime writer speaks about Queen (6) SAYERS
22 As every other violist shrinks (6) QUAILS
23 Sow one around a fool (6) PIGEON
25 Pot of Michigan jam (5) GANJA
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Across
1 Heartless jailer's land (6)TURKEY
4 Contrasting work to sitting (8)OPPOSING
10 Some Chinese board Singapore-run rail to Paradise (7,2)SHANGRI LA
11 Head of firm carries fifty-pound instrument (5)CELLO
12 Heavy weight lifter managed to enter church (5)CRANE
13 Coming from outside, old mind gets retrospective sense of self (9)EXOGENOUS
14 Picks groups to catch the Parisian (7)SELECTS
16 Perhaps hawk equipment to English (4)KITE
19 Build new raygun's cap for navy personnel (4)WREN
21 Small list to drink (7)SWALLOW
24 Invariably, a press agency will take shape by second half of July (9)UNIFORMLY
25 American to invigorate spirit of Society of Engineers (5)GOOSE
26 Schemes from a side (5)IDEAS
27 Entry in a building housing unknown bully (9)TYRANNIZE
28 Heads of Shanghai industries strangely only go for the study of Chinese language (8)SINOLOGY
29 Echo from average hill retreats (6)PARROT
Down
1 Lawsuit to challenge cabinet (4,4)TEST CASE
2 Interesting study by expert (8)READABLE
3 Get a gold coin from each broken leg (5)EAGLE
5 Nearly every one is captivated by Mark's swagger (7)PEACOCK
6 Extra box inside for musicians (9)ORCHESTRAS
7 Policeman can add sulphur to ice pads (6)IGLOOS
8 Carp from Greek river (6)GROUSE
9 See large records (6)VIDEOS
15 Raise wheels left outside merry-go-round (9)CARROUSEL
17 Blanched or boiled is more gory (8)BLOODIER
18 Second minute to examine the best (8)SWEETEST
20 Horse's unusual team label (7) NAMETAG
21 Crime writer speaks about Queen (6) SAYERS
22 As every other violist shrinks (6) QUAILS
23 Sow one around a fool (6) PIGEON
25 Pot of Michigan jam (5) GANJA
:clap::clap::clap: Awesome pangram with fluttering feathers!
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ACROSS
1 Coherent quality in broadcast Iidly cut (8)
5 Lie about strength of character (5)
9 Struggle, untrained, to reverse (3)
10 Ponder about alternative hospital for community (11)
11 Nothing in dive except for pub area (6,3)
12 American man with right conduct (5)
13 Strange air, to me, in popular tribute (13) COMMEMORATION
17 Prepare for action decided by editor in rough sketch (5,3,5) CLEAR THE DECKS
19 Top grade in final phase (5) ALPHA
21 Perform within rules, so unhappily lacking perfume (9) ODOURLESS
23 Beams from bright sun initially catching opponent (11) CANTILEVERS
24 Leaders in triumph on reaching peak (3)
25 Variable luck, ignoring tips about plant (5)
26 Mean to protect half of rare fish (8)
DOWN
1 Sadly dwell on party’s end indecently (6)
2 Automobile book, relative gem (9)
3 First performance mostly good and free from faults (5)
4 One fixing problems with nose after time and money (14)
5 Conventional treatment of locum, fair (9)
6 Stand and kick hard (5)
7 Constant, objective university group (8)
8 Stirring words of hero set in outlaw band’s domain (8,6)
14 Spoil resolution about start of abstinence with a cocktail (9)
15 Script one prepared for examiner (9)
16 Rough fracas, finally memorable, involving Romeo (8)
18 Bird in very large quarry (6)
20 Film disrupted by an alarm (5)
22 Increased offer is enticing to some extent (5)
http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle8714129.ece
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ACROSS
1 Coherent quality in broadcast Iidly cut (8)LUCIDITY
5 Lie about strength of character (5)FIBRE
9 Struggle, untrained, to reverse (3)WAR
10 Ponder about alternative hospital for community (11)BROTHERHOOD
11 Nothing in dive except for pub area (6,3)LOUNGE BAR
12 American man with right conduct (5)
13 Strange air, to me, in popular tribute (13) COMMEMORATION
17 Prepare for action decided by editor in rough sketch (5,3,5) CLEAR THE DECKS
19 Top grade in final phase (5) ALPHA
21 Perform within rules, so unhappily lacking perfume (9) ODOURLESS
23 Beams from bright sun initially catching opponent (11) CANTILEVERS
24 Leaders in triumph on reaching peak (3)
25 Variable luck, ignoring tips about plant (5)
26 Mean to protect half of rare fish (8)
DOWN
1 Sadly dwell on party’s end indecently (6)
2 Automobile book, relative gem (9)
3 First performance mostly good and free from faults (5)
4 One fixing problems with nose after time and money (14)
5 Conventional treatment of locum, fair (9)
6 Stand and kick hard (5)
7 Constant, objective university group (8)
8 Stirring words of hero set in outlaw band’s domain (8,6)
14 Spoil resolution about start of abstinence with a cocktail (9)
15 Script one prepared for examiner (9)
16 Rough fracas, finally memorable, involving Romeo (8)
18 Bird in very large quarry (6)
20 Film disrupted by an alarm (5)
22 Increased offer is enticing to some extent (5)
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ACROSS
1 Coherent quality in broadcast Iidly cut (8)LUCIDITY
5 Lie about strength of character (5)FABLE
9 Struggle, untrained, to reverse (3)WAR
10 Ponder about alternative hospital for community (11)BROTHERHOOD
11 Nothing in dive except for pub area (6,3)LOUNGE BAR
12 American man with right conduct (5)
13 Strange air, to me, in popular tribute (13) COMMEMORATION
17 Prepare for action decided by editor in rough sketch (5,3,5) CLEAR THE DECKS
19 Top grade in final phase (5) ALPHA
21 Perform within rules, so unhappily lacking perfume (9) ODOURLESS
23 Beams from bright sun initially catching opponent (11) CANTILEVERS
24 Leaders in triumph on reaching peak (3)
25 Variable luck, ignoring tips about plant (5)
26 Mean to protect half of rare fish (8)
DOWN
1 Sadly dwell on party’s end indecently (6)
2 Automobile book, relative gem (9)
3 First performance mostly good and free from faults (5)DEBUG
4 One fixing problems with nose after time and money (14)TROUBLESHOOTER
5 Conventional treatment of locum, fair (9)
6 Stand and kick hard (5)
7 Constant, objective university group (8)
8 Stirring words of hero set in outlaw band’s domain (8,6)
14 Spoil resolution about start of abstinence with a cocktail (9)
15 Script one prepared for examiner (9)INSPECTOR
16 Rough fracas, finally memorable, involving Romeo (8)
18 Bird in very large quarry (6)
20 Film disrupted by an alarm (5)PANIC
22 Increased offer is enticing to some extent (5)RISEN
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ACROSS
1 Coherent quality in broadcast Iidly cut (8)LUCIDITY
5 Lie about strength of character (5)FIBRE
9 Struggle, untrained, to reverse (3)WAR
10 Ponder about alternative hospital for community (11)BROTHERHOOD
11 Nothing in dive except for pub area (6,3)LOUNGE BAR
12 American man with right conduct (5)USHER
13 Strange air, to me, in popular tribute (13) COMMEMORATION
17 Prepare for action decided by editor in rough sketch (5,3,5) CLEAR THE DECKS
19 Top grade in final phase (5) ALPHA
21 Perform within rules, so unhappily lacking perfume (9) ODOURLESS
23 Beams from bright sun initially catching opponent (11) CANTILEVERS
24 Leaders in triumph on reaching peak (3)TOR
25 Variable luck, ignoring tips about plant (5)YUCCA
26 Mean to protect half of rare fish (8)STINGRAY
DOWN
1 Sadly dwell on party’s end indecently (6)LEWDLY
2 Automobile book, relative gem (9)CARBUNCLE
3 First performance mostly good and free from faults (5)DEBUG
4 One fixing problems with nose after time and money (14)TROUBLESHOOTER
5 Conventional treatment of locum, fair (9)FORMULAIC
6 Stand and kick hard (5)BOOTH
7 Constant, objective university group (8)ENDURING
8 Stirring words of hero set in outlaw band’s domain (8,6)SHERWOOD FOREST
14 Spoil resolution about start of abstinence with a cocktail (9)MARGARITA
15 Script one prepared for examiner (9)INSPECTOR
16 Rough fracas, finally memorable, involving Romeo (8)SCRATCHY
18 Bird in very large quarry (6)OSPREY
20 Film disrupted by an alarm (5)PANIC
22 Increased offer is enticing to some extent (5)RISEN
:clap::clap::clap: Good!
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ACROSS
1 Pinch hitter Dravid out of depth; Sunil Gavaskar initially chipped in a shot (8,5)
10 A measure say supplied by theatre ad (5,4)
11 Tough to sack boy and get girl for channel (5)
12 A cut; primarily simple ground stroke (5)
13 Hairstyle Anne set, at last is stable (9)
14 Great logo designed finally by Bosey, perhaps (6)
16 Catch ash falling out of smoking pipes (4)
19 Country Club's high class; rabbi regularly returns (4)
20 Poland welcomes exceptionally nice writer (6)
25 Crucial, but wrong time for press to interfere (9)
26 Slap fat boy, take off penny (5)
27 About husband's impression as President (5)
28 One standing out of gate thinking without pressure in general (9)
29 Maybe Jack's town stocks food, gives place for homeless to sleep (9,4)
DOWN
2 Last wicket runs with energy to secure draw (8)
3 Australian and England skippers keep quiet on special trophy (5)
4 Good knock by Pakistan captain; Get a drink (6)
5 Article on mysterious youth leader and rule of God (8)
6 Performance related to kit and a part of money given earlier (9)
7 Explosion in say, Kashmir; Second bomb hurled in eliminating one (6)
8 DIG somehow enters England by crawling (6)
9 From Tokyo to this city? (5)
15 Undeclared third of income saved; can be made legit (9)
17 While returning, Raj meets Selva frequently at Oman's capital (8)
18 Notify one can quit in revolt (8)
21 Length ball by Bravo; Border lofted (6)
22 President's desire to lend a hand (5)
23 Almost spear one antelope (6)
24 More advantageous to maintain length without tension in a flat pitch (6)
26 Alarm in India, water's cold (5)
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ACROSS
1 Pinch hitter Dravid out of depth; Sunil Gavaskar initially chipped in a shot (8,5) STRAIGHT DRIVE
10 A measure say supplied by theatre ad (5,4)
11 Tough to sack boy and get girl for channel (5) GULLY
12 A cut; primarily simple ground stroke (5)
13 Hairstyle Anne set, at last is stable (9)
14 Great logo designed finally by Bosey, perhaps (6) GOOGLY
16 Catch ash falling out of smoking pipes (4) HOOK
19 Country Club's high class; rabbi regularly returns (4)
20 Poland welcomes exceptionally nice writer (6)
25 Crucial, but wrong time for press to interfere (9)
26 Slap fat boy, take off penny (5)
27 About husband's impression as President (5)
28 One standing out of gate thinking without pressure in general (9)
29 Maybe Jack's town stocks food, gives place for homeless to sleep (9,4)
DOWN
2 Last wicket runs with energy to secure draw (8)
3 Australian and England skippers keep quiet on special trophy (5)
4 Good knock by Pakistan captain; Get a drink (6)
5 Article on mysterious youth leader and rule of God (8)
6 Performance related to kit and a part of money given earlier (9)
7 Explosion in say, Kashmir; Second bomb hurled in eliminating one (6) VOLLEY
8 DIG somehow enters England by crawling (6)
9 From Tokyo to this city? (5)
15 Undeclared third of income saved; can be made legit (9)
17 While returning, Raj meets Selva frequently at Oman's capital (8)
18 Notify one can quit in revolt (8)
21 Length ball by Bravo; Border lofted (6)
22 President's desire to lend a hand (5)
23 Almost spear one antelope (6)
24 More advantageous to maintain length without tension in a flat pitch (6)
26 Alarm in India, water's cold (5)
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ACROSS
1 Pinch hitter Dravid out of depth; Sunil Gavaskar initially chipped in a shot (8,5) STRAIGHT DRIVE
10 A measure say supplied by theatre ad (5,4)DEATH RATE
11 Tough to sack boy and get girl for channel (5) GULLY
12 A cut; primarily simple ground stroke (5)
13 Hairstyle Anne set, at last is stable (9)PERMANENT
14 Great logo designed finally by Bosey, perhaps (6) GOOGLY
16 Catch ash falling out of smoking pipes (4) HOOK
19 Country Club's high class; rabbi regularly returns (4)
20 Poland welcomes exceptionally nice writer (6)
25 Crucial, but wrong time for press to interfere (9)
26 Slap fat boy, take off penny (5)PLUMB
27 About husband's impression as President (5)
28 One standing out of gate thinking without pressure in general (9)
29 Maybe Jack's town stocks food, gives place for homeless to sleep (9,4)
DOWN
2 Last wicket runs with energy to secure draw (8)
3 Australian and England skippers keep quiet on special trophy (5)ASHES
4 Good knock by Pakistan captain; Get a drink (6)
5 Article on mysterious youth leader and rule of God (8)
6 Performance related to kit and a part of money given earlier (9)
7 Explosion in say, Kashmir; Second bomb hurled in eliminating one (6) VOLLEY
8 DIG somehow enters England by crawling (6)EDGING
9 From Tokyo to this city? (5)
15 Undeclared third of income saved; can be made legit (9)
17 While returning, Raj meets Selva frequently at Oman's capital (8)
18 Notify one can quit in revolt (8)
21 Length ball by Bravo; Border lofted (6)
22 President's desire to lend a hand (5)
23 Almost spear one antelope (6)
24 More advantageous to maintain length without tension in a flat pitch (6)
26 Alarm in India, water's cold (5)
