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

Across
1 Islander, terrible hypocrite, he ignored (7)
5 Hit rain when high, and this on Everest? (4,3) THIN AIR
9 Forward almost missing header (5)
10 Plant from Andorra, so peculiar (6,3) AARONS ROD
11 Carnival uncommon around the East at present (5,4)
12 Attacker overlooking a person on a horse (5)RIDER
13 Settlers introducing dour priest to lager-like beer (7,7)
17 Typical delegate (14) REPRESENTATIVE
19 Fresh Police Constable arresting male teacher, retired (5)
21 Hush-hush operation with leading character in Coronation Street amazingly being brought round (3-6)
23 Police vehicle part modified by Carlo abroad (6,3) PATROL CAR
24 I spot one inside supplying dope (5) IDIOT
25 Industry importing special rum, a racket (7)
26 Reaches former nurses (7) EXTENDS
Down
1 Happy to salute youth leader (6)CHEERY
2 Doorman admitting characteristic bore, an artist (8,7)
3 Brown is one of its members, girl with class (3,6)
4 Whippet finally spots litter (5)
5 Go mad, disconcert a worthy (5,1,3)
6 Wrongdoer beheaded in secret (5)INNER
7 A card game, distraction not including one shorter form (8,7) ABRIDGED VERSION
8 Revolutionary annoyed relief organisation (3,5) RED CROSS
14 The very same dialect in resort (9)IDENTICAL
15 Start to trust man brought in to handle as much as possible (2,3,4)
16 Crazy shot leading cup (8)
18 Briefly set out American position (6)STATUS
20 Recently stolen – that appears in Post Office picture (5) PHOTO
22 Quietly press for expulsion (5) PURGE

Across
1 Islander, terrible hypocrite, he ignored (7) CYPRIOT
5 Hit rain when high, and this on Everest? (4,3) THIN AIR
9 Forward almost missing header (5) EARLY
10 Plant from Andorra, so peculiar (6,3) AARONS ROD
11 Carnival uncommon around the East at present (5,4) RAREE SHOW
12 Attacker overlooking a person on a horse (5)RIDER
13 Settlers introducing dour priest to lager-like beer (7,7) PILGRIM FATHERS
17 Typical delegate (14) REPRESENTATIVE
19 Fresh Police Constable arresting male teacher, retired (5) CRISP
21 Hush-hush operation with leading character in Coronation Street amazingly being brought round (3-6)
23 Police vehicle part modified by Carlo abroad (6,3) PATROL CAR
24 I spot one inside supplying dope (5) IDIOT
25 Industry importing special rum, a racket (7)
26 Reaches former nurses (7) EXTENDS
Down
1 Happy to salute youth leader (6)CHEERY
2 Doorman admitting characteristic bore, an artist (8,7)
3 Brown is one of its members, girl with class (3,6)
4 Whippet finally spots litter (5)
5 Go mad, disconcert a worthy (5,1,3)
6 Wrongdoer beheaded in secret (5)INNER
7 A card game, distraction not including one shorter form (8,7) ABRIDGED VERSION
8 Revolutionary annoyed relief organisation (3,5) RED CROSS
14 The very same dialect in resort (9)IDENTICAL
15 Start to trust man brought in to handle as much as possible (2,3,4)
16 Crazy shot leading cup (8)
18 Briefly set out American position (6)STATUS
20 Recently stolen – that appears in Post Office picture (5) PHOTO
22 Quietly press for expulsion (5) PURGE

Across
1 Islander, terrible hypocrite, he ignored (7) CYPRIOT
5 Hit rain when high, and this on Everest? (4,3) THIN AIR
9 Forward almost missing header (5) EARLY
10 Plant from Andorra, so peculiar (6,3) AARONS ROD
11 Carnival uncommon around the East at present (5,4) RAREE SHOW
12 Attacker overlooking a person on a horse (5)RIDER
13 Settlers introducing dour priest to lager-like beer (7,7) PILGRIM FATHERS
17 Typical delegate (14) REPRESENTATIVE
19 Fresh Police Constable arresting male teacher, retired (5) CRISP
21 Hush-hush operation with leading character in Coronation Street amazingly being brought round (3-6) TOP-SECRET
23 Police vehicle part modified by Carlo abroad (6,3) PATROL CAR
24 I spot one inside supplying dope (5) IDIOT
25 Industry importing special rum, a racket (7)
26 Reaches former nurses (7) EXTENDS
Down
1 Happy to salute youth leader (6)CHEERY
2 Doorman admitting characteristic bore, an artist (8,7) PORTRAIT PAINTER
3 Brown is one of its members, girl with class (3,6) IVY LEAGUE
4 Whippet finally spots litter (5)
5 Go mad, disconcert a worthy (5,1,3) THROW A FIT
6 Wrongdoer beheaded in secret (5)INNER
7 A card game, distraction not including one shorter form (8,7) ABRIDGED VERSION
8 Revolutionary annoyed relief organisation (3,5) RED CROSS
14 The very same dialect in resort (9)IDENTICAL
15 Start to trust man brought in to handle as much as possible (2,3,4) TO THE HILT
16 Crazy shot leading cup (8)
18 Briefly set out American position (6)STATUS
20 Recently stolen – that appears in Post Office picture (5) PHOTO
22 Quietly press for expulsion (5) PURGE

Across
1 Islander, terrible hypocrite, he ignored (7) CYPRIOT
5 Hit rain when high, and this on Everest? (4,3) THIN AIR
9 Forward almost missing header (5) EARLY
10 Plant from Andorra, so peculiar (6,3) AARONS ROD
11 Carnival uncommon around the East at present (5,4) RAREE SHOW
12 Attacker overlooking a person on a horse (5)RIDER
13 Settlers introducing dour priest to lager-like beer (7,7) PILGRIM FATHERS
17 Typical delegate (14) REPRESENTATIVE
19 Fresh Police Constable arresting male teacher, retired (5) CRISP
21 Hush-hush operation with leading character in Coronation Street amazingly being brought round (3-6) TOP-SECRET
23 Police vehicle part modified by Carlo abroad (6,3) PATROL CAR
24 I spot one inside supplying dope (5) IDIOT
25 Industry importing special rum, a racket (7)TURMOIL
26 Reaches former nurses (7) EXTENDS
Down
1 Happy to salute youth leader (6)CHEERY
2 Doorman admitting characteristic bore, an artist (8,7) PORTRAIT PAINTER
3 Brown is one of its members, girl with class (3,6) IVY LEAGUE
4 Whippet finally spots litter (5)TRASH
5 Go mad, disconcert a worthy (5,1,3) THROW A FIT
6 Wrongdoer beheaded in secret (5)INNER
7 A card game, distraction not including one shorter form (8,7) ABRIDGED VERSION
8 Revolutionary annoyed relief organisation (3,5) RED CROSS
14 The very same dialect in resort (9)IDENTICAL
15 Start to trust man brought in to handle as much as possible (2,3,4) TO THE HILT
16 Crazy shot leading cup (8)CRACKPOT
18 Briefly set out American position (6)STATUS
20 Recently stolen – that appears in Post Office picture (5) PHOTO
22 Quietly press for expulsion (5) PURGE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Despite the name, what Aspartame has dished out is very bitter........... :-(

Across
6 Studio had rest then rehearsed a little (7)
7 Backing European Union’s silence was at the heart of disagreements (7)
9 Character at a confluence (5)DELTA
10 Yell around barren manufacturing plant (9)
11 Attentive prisoner (7)
13 Travels across Jharkhand’s border to find creeks (6)
15 Stress relieving physical activity? (13)WEIGHTLIFTING
19 In France, one is not odd. That’s mismatched! (6)UNEVEN
20 Wave entered capital and it caused a flood (7)
23 Girl to comment on the radio feature (9)
24 Cold cream on infected skins (5)
26 Fit worker and eastern leader into yoga related activities (7)
27 She gets a hint from one who was rescued (7)

Down
1 Snack with bits of meat, egg and lettuce (4)MEAL
2 Celebration of boxer revolution starts with a leader of Daqing rising up (6)
3 Spit stew, broth etc. on Asian (9)
4 Cleaned half the rubbish on glossy black aircraft (5,3)JUMBO JET
5 Rang others playfully for a little while (5-5)
6 Offer supplement before operation, say (6)
7 Spill guts of hobbling vagabond (4)
8 Most cunning priest turned back and left Sylvester to work (6)
12 Promotion for select soldiers at the end of August (10)
14 Revolutionary princess’s prophet carries holy book (9)
16 Colourful representation of naivety? (8)
17 Scholar located and subdued dreadful din (6)
18 Food loaded with carbs given to saint to trick left democratic front (6)
21 Hotchpotch silver coating given to book after rebinding edge (6)
22 Element puzzling niece often (4)
25 Praise twin upon return (4)

Across
6 Studio had rest then rehearsed a little (7) ATELIER
7 Backing European Union’s silence was at the heart of disagreements (7)
9 Character at a confluence (5)DELTA
10 Yell around barren manufacturing plant (9)
11 Attentive prisoner (7) CAPTIVE
13 Travels across Jharkhand’s border to find creeks (6)
15 Stress relieving physical activity? (13)WEIGHTLIFTING
19 In France, one is not odd. That’s mismatched! (6)UNEVEN
20 Wave entered capital and it caused a flood (7)
23 Girl to comment on the radio feature (9) DIMENSION
24 Cold cream on infected skins (5)
26 Fit worker and eastern leader into yoga related activities (7)
27 She gets a hint from one who was rescued (7)

Down
1 Snack with bits of meat, egg and lettuce (4)MEAL
2 Celebration of boxer revolution starts with a leader of Daqing rising up (6)
3 Spit stew, broth etc. on Asian (9) BROCHETTE
4 Cleaned half the rubbish on glossy black aircraft (5,3)JUMBO JET
5 Rang others playfully for a little while (5-5)
6 Offer supplement before operation, say (6)
7 Spill guts of hobbling vagabond (4)
8 Most cunning priest turned back and left Sylvester to work (6) SLYEST
12 Promotion for select soldiers at the end of August (10)
14 Revolutionary princess’s prophet carries holy book (9)
16 Colourful representation of naivety? (8)
17 Scholar located and subdued dreadful din (6)
18 Food loaded with carbs given to saint to trick left democratic front (6)
21 Hotchpotch silver coating given to book after rebinding edge (6)
22 Element puzzling niece often (4)
25 Praise twin upon return (4)

Across
6 Studio had rest then rehearsed a little (7) ATELIER
7 Backing European Union’s silence was at the heart of disagreements (7)BRUSHES
9 Character at a confluence (5)DELTA
10 Yell around barren manufacturing plant (9)CRANBERRY
11 Attentive prisoner (7) CAPTIVE
13 Travels across Jharkhand’s border to find creeks (6)FJORDS
15 Stress relieving physical activity? (13)WEIGHTLIFTING
19 In France, one is not odd. That’s mismatched! (6)UNEVEN
20 Wave entered capital and it caused a flood (7)SURFEIT
23 Girl to comment on the radio feature (9) DIMENSION
24 Cold cream on infected skins (5)GELID
26 Fit worker and eastern leader into yoga related activities (7)TANTRIC
27 She gets a hint from one who was rescued (7)EVACUEE

Down
1 Snack with bits of meat, egg and lettuce (4)MEAL
2 Celebration of boxer revolution starts with a leader of Daqing rising up (6)DIWALI
3 Spit stew, broth etc. on Asian (9) BROCHETTE
4 Cleaned half the rubbish on glossy black aircraft (5,3)JUMBO JET
5 Rang others playfully for a little while (5-5)SHORT RANGE
6 Offer supplement before operation, say (6)ADDUCE
7 Spill guts of hobbling vagabond (4)BLAB
8 Most cunning priest turned back and left Sylvester to work (6) SLYEST
12 Promotion for select soldiers at the end of August (10)PREFERMENT
14 Revolutionary princess’s prophet carries holy book (9)DISSENTER
16 Colourful representation of naivety? (8)GREENERY
17 Scholar located and subdued dreadful din (6)PUNDIT
18 Food loaded with carbs given to saint to trick left democratic front (6)STODGE
21 Hotchpotch silver coating given to book after rebinding edge (6)RAGTAG
22 Element puzzling niece often (4)ZINC
25 Praise twin upon return (4)LAUD

:clap::clap::clap: Yes, a toughie!

Across
1 Broken acrostic sequence? Properly sort out with silent acceptance! (12)
10 Composed poetry covered in ice (5)
11 Live by packing and presenting (9)
12 Approximately learn about chromosome (6)
13 Ring borrowed with interest principally from Asia (8)
15 Model law includes employment tax, for starters (9)
16 Exclude book about Military Intelligence (4)
20 Gives money at discussed rate (4)
21 Six involved in cheating, scheming (9)
24 Incredible story, maybe of Gulliver in Lilliput? (4,4)
26 Passages with soft flowers (6) PROSES
28 Mouths charms (9) ENTRANCES
29 Band without lead singer is rubbish (5)
30 Avoiding pepsin? Digest irregularly! (12)
Down
2 Briefly consent to adopt law (9)
3 Wobble due to excessive rooms: Flat losing foundation (8)
4 Empty exurb with empty buses deteriorates (4)
5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10)
6 ….Bowl one around, overstepping initially! Small trapping devices…. (6)
7 ….ensure dealers identify concealed towel, at first, by order! (5)
8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)
9 Leaving France, weakness turns into deftness (7)
14 Remembers about beds covering retiring room (10)
17 In sum, foolishly employ operator for subtraction (5,4)
18 Tricky tipster is an expectorator (7) SPITTER
19 Exceed beyond measure (8)
22 Maroon fibre (6) STRAND
23 Whitewash essentially eclipsing a cricket contest? (5)
25 Instruments without original fret-board are still instruments (5)
27 Man, for example, lies badly (4) ISLE

Across
1 Broken acrostic sequence? Properly sort out with silent acceptance! (12)
10 Composed poetry covered in ice (5)
11 Live by packing and presenting (9)
12 Approximately learn about chromosome (6)
13 Ring borrowed with interest principally from Asia (8)
15 Model law includes employment tax, for starters (9)
16 Exclude book about Military Intelligence (4)
20 Gives money at discussed rate (4)
21 Six involved in cheating, scheming (9)
24 Incredible story, maybe of Gulliver in Lilliput? (4,4)
26 Passages with soft flowers (6) PROSES
28 Mouths charms (9) ENTRANCES
29 Band without lead singer is rubbish (5)
30 Avoiding pepsin? Digest irregularly! (12)
Down
2 Briefly consent to adopt law (9) COMPACTLY
3 Wobble due to excessive rooms: Flat losing foundation (8) UNDULATE
4 Empty exurb with empty buses deteriorates (4) EBBS
5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10) CASTRATION
6 ….Bowl one around, overstepping initially! Small trapping devices…. (6) NOOSES
7 ….ensure dealers identify concealed towel, at first, by order! (5)
8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)
9 Leaving France, weakness turns into deftness (7)
14 Remembers about beds covering retiring room (10)
17 In sum, foolishly employ operator for subtraction (5,4)
18 Tricky tipster is an expectorator (7) SPITTER
19 Exceed beyond measure (8)
22 Maroon fibre (6) STRAND
23 Whitewash essentially eclipsing a cricket contest? (5)
25 Instruments without original fret-board are still instruments (5)
27 Man, for example, lies badly (4) ISLE

Across
1 Broken acrostic sequence? Properly sort out with silent acceptance! (12)
10 Composed poetry covered in ice (5)
11 Live by packing and presenting (9)
12 Approximately learn about chromosome (6)
13 Ring borrowed with interest principally from Asia (8)
15 Model law includes employment tax, for starters (9)
16 Exclude book about Military Intelligence (4)
20 Gives money at discussed rate (4)
21 Six involved in cheating, scheming (9)
24 Incredible story, maybe of Gulliver in Lilliput? (4,4) TALL TALE
26 Passages with soft flowers (6) PROSES
28 Mouths charms (9) ENTRANCES
29 Band without lead singer is rubbish (5)
30 Avoiding pepsin? Digest irregularly! (12) SIDESTEPPING
Down
2 Briefly consent to adopt law (9)
3 Wobble due to excessive rooms: Flat losing foundation (8)
4 Empty exurb with empty buses deteriorates (4)
5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10)
6 ….Bowl one around, overstepping initially! Small trapping devices…. (6)
7 ….ensure dealers identify concealed towel, at first, by order! (5)
8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)
9 Leaving France, weakness turns into deftness (7)
14 Remembers about beds covering retiring room (10) RECOLLECTS
17 In sum, foolishly employ operator for subtraction (5,4)
18 Tricky tipster is an expectorator (7) SPITTER
19 Exceed beyond measure (8) OVERSTEP
22 Maroon fibre (6) STRAND
23 Whitewash essentially eclipsing a cricket contest? (5)
25 Instruments without original fret-board are still instruments (5) LUTES
27 Man, for example, lies badly (4) ISLE

5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10) CASTRATION CASTRATING ?????????

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Originally Posted by pammechchu

5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10) CASTRATION CASTRATING ?????????

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Yes!!!

Across
1 Broken acrostic sequence? Properly sort out with silent acceptance! (12)ACQUIESCENCE
10 Composed poetry covered in ice (5)DOMED
11 Live by packing and presenting (9)
12 Approximately learn about chromosome (6)
13 Ring borrowed with interest principally from Asia (8)ORIENTAL
15 Model law includes employment tax, for starters (9)
16 Exclude book about Military Intelligence (4)OMIT
20 Gives money at discussed rate (4)
21 Six involved in cheating, scheming (9)CONNIVING
24 Incredible story, maybe of Gulliver in Lilliput? (4,4)TALL TALE
26 Passages with soft flowers (6) PROSES
28 Mouths charms (9) ENTRANCES
29 Band without lead singer is rubbish (5)
30 Avoiding pepsin? Digest irregularly! (12)SIDESTEPPING
Down
2 Briefly consent to adopt law (9) COMPACTLY
3 Wobble due to excessive rooms: Flat losing foundation (8) UNDULATE
4 Empty exurb with empty buses deteriorates (4) EBBS
5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10) CASTRATION.....correction.. CASTRATING
6 ….Bowl one around, overstepping initially! Small trapping devices…. (6) NOOSES
7 ….ensure dealers identify concealed towel, at first, by order! (5)
8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)
9 Leaving France, weakness turns into deftness (7)
14 Remembers about beds covering retiring room (10)RECOLLECTS
17 In sum, foolishly employ operator for subtraction (5,4)
18 Tricky tipster is an expectorator (7) SPITTER
19 Exceed beyond measure (8)OVERSTEP
22 Maroon fibre (6) STRAND
23 Whitewash essentially eclipsing a cricket contest? (5)
25 Instruments without original fret-board are still instruments (5)LUTES
27 Man, for example, lies badly (4) ISLE

Across
1 Broken acrostic sequence? Properly sort out with silent acceptance! (12)ACQUIESCENCE
10 Composed poetry covered in ice (5)DOMED
11 Live by packing and presenting (9) BESTOWING
12 Approximately learn about chromosome (6) NEARLY
13 Ring borrowed with interest principally from Asia (8)ORIENTAL
15 Model law includes employment tax, for starters (9) STATUETTE
16 Exclude book about Military Intelligence (4)OMIT
20 Gives money at discussed rate (4) PAYS
21 Six involved in cheating, scheming (9)CONNIVING
24 Incredible story, maybe of Gulliver in Lilliput? (4,4)TALL TALE
26 Passages with soft flowers (6) PROSES
28 Mouths charms (9) ENTRANCES
29 Band without lead singer is rubbish (5) TRIPE
30 Avoiding pepsin? Digest irregularly! (12)SIDESTEPPING
Down
2 Briefly consent to adopt law (9) COMPACTLY
3 Wobble due to excessive rooms: Flat losing foundation (8) UNDULATE
4 Empty exurb with empty buses deteriorates (4) EBBS
5 Maybe ensuring there are no-balls to throw away score?.... (10) CASTRATION.....correction.. CASTRATING
6 ….Bowl one around, overstepping initially! Small trapping devices…. (6) NOOSES
7 ….ensure dealers identify concealed towel, at first, by order! (5) EDICT
8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)
9 Leaving France, weakness turns into deftness (7) AGILITY
14 Remembers about beds covering retiring room (10)RECOLLECTS
17 In sum, foolishly employ operator for subtraction (5,4) MINUS SIGN
18 Tricky tipster is an expectorator (7) SPITTER
19 Exceed beyond measure (8)OVERSTEP
22 Maroon fibre (6) STRAND
23 Whitewash essentially eclipsing a cricket contest? (5) ASHES
25 Instruments without original fret-board are still instruments (5)LUTES
27 Man, for example, lies badly (4) ISLE

8 Spinner sat in container with extremely unmentionable, smelly liquid (5)URINE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7)
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6)
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8)
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6)
18 Some old money put in plant (6)
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8)
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15)
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7)
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7)

Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7)
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5)
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9)
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4)
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6)
6 Get in and be part of the race (5)
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9)
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7)
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3)
14 Such debts may make one worried (9)
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9)
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3)
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7)
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)

SWEET MEMORIES ....... thanks to The Hindu....
Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7)
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6)
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8)
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6)
18 Some old money put in plant (6)
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8)
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15)
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7)
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7)

Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7) BROADEN
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5)
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9) AMAZEMENT
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4) ENDS
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6) INHALE
6 Get in and be part of the race (5)
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9) EMACIATED
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7)
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3)
14 Such debts may make one worried (9)
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9)
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3)
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7)
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)

Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7)
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6) DEEPEN
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8)
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6)
18 Some old money put in plant (6)
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8)
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15) CHLORAMPHENICOL
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7)
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7)
Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7) BROADEN
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5) NIEVE
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9) AMAZEMENT
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4) ENDS
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6) INHALE
6 Get in and be part of the race (5)
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9) EMACIATED
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7)
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3)
14 Such debts may make one worried (9) UNSETTLED
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9)
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3) LOT
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7)
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)

Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7) ICEBERG
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6) DEEPEN
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8) ALTRUIST
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6) BOATER
18 Some old money put in plant (6)
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8) NATIVITY
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15) CHLORAMPHENICOL
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7) ADDISON
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7)
Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7) BROADEN
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5) NIEVE
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9) AMAZEMENT
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4) ENDS
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6) INHALE
6 Get in and be part of the race (5)
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9) EMACIATED
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7)
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3)
14 Such debts may make one worried (9) UNSETTLED
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9)
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3) LOT
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7)
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)

Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7) ICEBERG
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6) DEEPEN
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8) ALTRUIST
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6) BOATER
18 Some old money put in plant (6)
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8) NATIVITY
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15) CHLORAMPHENICOL
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7) ADDISON
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7)
Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7) BROADEN
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5) NIEVE
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9) AMAZEMENT
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4) ENDS
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6) INHALE
6 Get in and be part of the race (5)
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9) EMACIATED
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7)
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3)
14 Such debts may make one worried (9) UNSETTLED
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9)
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3) LOT
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7)
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)ENABLED
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)STAMEN
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)VIRUS
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)ASCOT
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)SHOE

Across
1 Slavery made fictional agent grow old (7) BONDAGE
5 Cold stuff in the main where, reportedly, I see water bird flying back (7) ICEBERG
9 A pad she cannot use, surprisingly, is a problem with an easy solution (4-3-4,4) OPEN AND SHUT CASE
10 To add to the profundity, editor turns back English writer (6) DEEPEN
11 A benefactor for ultras it is strange principally from Asia (8) ALTRUIST
13 Sodium application at close of binge may be disgusting (8) NAUSEATE
15 Old African setter carrying a model headgear (6) BOATER
18 Some old money put in plant (6) PESETA
19 Extremely lazy, even to lie on bed, surprisingly (4,4) BONE IDLE
22 In the state of being born, military wing is infiltrated twice by leaders in information technology (8) NATIVITY
24 Telepathy, a new article in castanet country (6) ESPANA
27 Medicine for a rich moll on cheap trip (15) CHLORAMPHENICOL
28 English essayist who had accessory going over island (7) ADDISON
29 Following end of exercise, Dexter, stumbling, struggled (7) EXERTED
Down
1 Enlarge the scope of the British study covering the last two in Protozoa (7) BROADEN
2 Back at home, first lady shows the fist (5) NIEVE
3 A time to hold complex network people in great surprise (9) AMAZEMENT
4 Objectives seen as part of returns from company stock (4) ENDS
5 Take in air and get one close to rejuvenation, healthy and robust (6) INHALE
6 Get in and be part of the race (5) ENTER
7 Became abnormally thin when a diet came unstuck (9) EMACIATED
8 A time around which old star Garson was even more impressive (7) GREATER
12 Greek character signifying when the train might arrive (3) ETA
14 Such debts may make one worried (9) UNSETTLED
16 The niece’s boa got crumpled in a gesture of respect (9) OBEISANCE
17 Look at the team leader whose wife became a pillar of salt (3) LOT
18 A canapé prepared as a universal remedy (7) PANACEA
20 Reversing a curse? A kind of diode made it possible (7)ENABLED
21 Part of a flower which could last endlessly with people supporting (6)STAMEN
23 Deadly stuff carried by a karmavir used in hacking (5)VIRUS
25 Silk tie seen in English town (5)ASCOT
26 That girl carries nothing but footwear (4)SHOE

:clap::clap::clap: Nostalgic!

Across
1 A brace for the runner, not really a hindrance for a beginner! (8,5)
10 Aim to cover place of worship considered sacred (9)
11 Dirt uncovered by harsh English (5) GRIME
12 Physical strength as a support gets two points (5)
13 A cute berth designed for old missile launcher (9) TREBUCHET
14 Regretted holding part of a foot totally damaged (6)
16 Talk foolishly of a robber in the main losing one (5)
19 Order included in Portuguese dicta (5)
20 Can the duo try, however, to overcome addiction to drink? (3,3)
25 If sick, tries to heal but acts cruelly (3-6)
26 A bill on ducks? Not allowed! (5)
27 Muscular chap with an edge, a bit neurotic (2-3)
28 Jane with belly upset by sweet (5,4) JELLY BEAN
29 Anticipate lecture for spitting (13)
Down
2 Down under, it is an unfinished job over an obsession (8)
3 Repeat of a show organised with hesitation (5)
4 Natural to see some tan nicely spreading, in retrospect (6)
5 Small, ingenious devices to treat a wet angry dog now gone missing (8)
6 Quick delivery, perhaps a danger for a member! (3-6)
7 Conservative governor catches insurer with a hackneyed idea (6)
8 Where feeble lawyers may find a drink (3,3)
9 A bunk for some slumber that is fixed (5)
15 Ability to bear confinement after extremes of enervation (9)
17 Aircraft engine that Jack terms unstable without knight on board (8) SCRAMJET
18 Hat for a dark royal, originally oval (8)
21 Awkward growth on head in time unknown (6)
22 Some land, large, half reduced (5)
23 The most interesting part in a conservative capital, a cross (6)
24 Groom, East German, confronts the French right (6)
26 Attempt by good man for a clandestine meeting (5) TRYST

Across
1 A brace for the runner, not really a hindrance for a beginner! (8,5)
10 Aim to cover place of worship considered sacred (9)
11 Dirt uncovered by harsh English (5) GRIME
12 Physical strength as a support gets two points (5)
13 A cute berth designed for old missile launcher (9) TREBUCHET
14 Regretted holding part of a foot totally damaged (6)
16 Talk foolishly of a robber in the main losing one (5)
19 Order included in Portuguese dicta (5)
20 Can the duo try, however, to overcome addiction to drink? (3,3)DRY OUT
25 If sick, tries to heal but acts cruelly (3-6)ILL-TREATS
26 A bill on ducks? Not allowed! (5)TABOO
27 Muscular chap with an edge, a bit neurotic (2-3)
28 Jane with belly upset by sweet (5,4) JELLY BEAN
29 Anticipate lecture for spitting (13)
Down
2 Down under, it is an unfinished job over an obsession (8)
3 Repeat of a show organised with hesitation (5)
4 Natural to see some tan nicely spreading, in retrospect (6)INNATE
5 Small, ingenious devices to treat a wet angry dog now gone missing (8)
6 Quick delivery, perhaps a danger for a member! (3-6)
7 Conservative governor catches insurer with a hackneyed idea (6)CLICHE
8 Where feeble lawyers may find a drink (3,3)
9 A bunk for some slumber that is fixed (5)
15 Ability to bear confinement after extremes of enervation (9)
17 Aircraft engine that Jack terms unstable without knight on board (8) SCRAMJET
18 Hat for a dark royal, originally oval (8)
21 Awkward growth on head in time unknown (6)
22 Some land, large, half reduced (5)
23 The most interesting part in a conservative capital, a cross (6)
24 Groom, East German, confronts the French right (6)
26 Attempt by good man for a clandestine meeting (5) TRYST

Across
1 A brace for the runner, not really a hindrance for a beginner! (8,5)
10 Aim to cover place of worship considered sacred (9)
11 Dirt uncovered by harsh English (5) GRIME
12 Physical strength as a support gets two points (5)
13 A cute berth designed for old missile launcher (9) TREBUCHET
14 Regretted holding part of a foot totally damaged (6)
16 Talk foolishly of a robber in the main losing one (5)
19 Order included in Portuguese dicta (5)
20 Can the duo try, however, to overcome addiction to drink? (3,3)DRY OUT
25 If sick, tries to heal but acts cruelly (3-6)ILL-TREATS
26 A bill on ducks? Not allowed! (5)TABOO
27 Muscular chap with an edge, a bit neurotic (2-3)
28 Jane with belly upset by sweet (5,4) JELLY BEAN
29 Anticipate lecture for spitting (13)
Down
2 Down under, it is an unfinished job over an obsession (8)
3 Repeat of a show organised with hesitation (5)
4 Natural to see some tan nicely spreading, in retrospect (6)INNATE
5 Small, ingenious devices to treat a wet angry dog now gone missing (8)
6 Quick delivery, perhaps a danger for a member! (3-6)
7 Conservative governor catches insurer with a hackneyed idea (6)CLICHE
8 Where feeble lawyers may find a drink (3,3)
9 A bunk for some slumber that is fixed (5)
15 Ability to bear confinement after extremes of enervation (9)
17 Aircraft engine that Jack terms unstable without knight on board (8) SCRAMJET
18 Hat for a dark royal, originally oval (8) SOMBRERO
21 Awkward growth on head in time unknown (6) THORNY
22 Some land, large, half reduced (5) BIGHA
23 The most interesting part in a conservative capital, a cross (6) CLIMAX
24 Groom, East German, confronts the French right (6) OSTLER
26 Attempt by good man for a clandestine meeting (5) TRYST

Across
1 A brace for the runner, not really a hindrance for a beginner! (8,5) STARTING BLOCK
10 Aim to cover place of worship considered sacred (9)
11 Dirt uncovered by harsh English (5) GRIME
12 Physical strength as a support gets two points (5)
13 A cute berth designed for old missile launcher (9) TREBUCHET
14 Regretted holding part of a foot totally damaged (6)
16 Talk foolishly of a robber in the main losing one (5)
19 Order included in Portuguese dicta (5) EDICT
20 Can the duo try, however, to overcome addiction to drink? (3,3)DRY OUT
25 If sick, tries to heal but acts cruelly (3-6)ILL-TREATS
26 A bill on ducks? Not allowed! (5)TABOO
27 Muscular chap with an edge, a bit neurotic (2-3) HE MAN
28 Jane with belly upset by sweet (5,4) JELLY BEAN
29 Anticipate lecture for spitting (13) EXPECTORATION
Down
2 Down under, it is an unfinished job over an obsession (8)
3 Repeat of a show organised with hesitation (5)
4 Natural to see some tan nicely spreading, in retrospect (6)INNATE
5 Small, ingenious devices to treat a wet angry dog now gone missing (8)
6 Quick delivery, perhaps a danger for a member! (3-6)
7 Conservative governor catches insurer with a hackneyed idea (6)CLICHE
8 Where feeble lawyers may find a drink (3,3)
9 A bunk for some slumber that is fixed (5) BERTH
15 Ability to bear confinement after extremes of enervation (9)
17 Aircraft engine that Jack terms unstable without knight on board (8) SCRAMJET
18 Hat for a dark royal, originally oval (8) SOMBRERO
21 Awkward growth on head in time unknown (6) THORNY
22 Some land, large, half reduced (5) BIGHA
23 The most interesting part in a conservative capital, a cross (6) CLIMAX
24 Groom, East German, confronts the French right (6) OSTLER
26 Attempt by good man for a clandestine meeting (5) TRYST

Across
1 A brace for the runner, not really a hindrance for a beginner! (8,5) STARTING BLOCK
10 Aim to cover place of worship considered sacred (9) ENSHRINED
11 Dirt uncovered by harsh English (5) GRIME
12 Physical strength as a support gets two points (5) BRAWN
13 A cute berth designed for old missile launcher (9) TREBUCHET
14 Regretted holding part of a foot totally damaged (6) RUINED
16 Talk foolishly of a robber in the main losing one (5) PRATE
19 Order included in Portuguese dicta (5) EDICT
20 Can the duo try, however, to overcome addiction to drink? (3,3)DRY OUT
25 If sick, tries to heal but acts cruelly (3-6)ILL-TREATS
26 A bill on ducks? Not allowed! (5)TABOO
27 Muscular chap with an edge, a bit neurotic (2-3) HE MAN
28 Jane with belly upset by sweet (5,4) JELLY BEAN
29 Anticipate lecture for spitting (13) EXPECTORATION
Down
2 Down under, it is an unfinished job over an obsession (8) TASMANIA
3 Repeat of a show organised with hesitation (5) RERUN
4 Natural to see some tan nicely spreading, in retrospect (6)INNATE
5 Small, ingenious devices to treat a wet angry dog now gone missing (8) GADGETRY
6 Quick delivery, perhaps a danger for a member! (3-6) LEG-CUTTER
7 Conservative governor catches insurer with a hackneyed idea (6)CLICHE
8 Where feeble lawyers may find a drink (3,3) TEA BAR?
9 A bunk for some slumber that is fixed (5) BERTH
15 Ability to bear confinement after extremes of enervation (9) RNDURANCE
17 Aircraft engine that Jack terms unstable without knight on board (8) SCRAMJET
18 Hat for a dark royal, originally oval (8) SOMBRERO
21 Awkward growth on head in time unknown (6) THORNY
22 Some land, large, half reduced (5) BIGHA
23 The most interesting part in a conservative capital, a cross (6) CLIMAX
24 Groom, East German, confronts the French right (6) OSTLER
26 Attempt by good man for a clandestine meeting (5) TRYST

8 Dn = both TEA BAR and WET BAR fit in. But WET would also mean physically weak, ineffectual, feeble.

Yes, CLUELESS is right!

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5)
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8)
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8)
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5)
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9)
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9)
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8)

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7)
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)
3 A battle to get back bases (5)
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6)
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9)
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7)
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7)
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7)
15 Standard that makes courts function (9)
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7)
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7)
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7)
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7)
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7)
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5)

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8)
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8)
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5)
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9)
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9)
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8)

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)
3 A battle to get back bases (5)
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7)
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7)
15 Standard that makes courts function (9)
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7)
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7)
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7)
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7)
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7)
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5)

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)PIANO
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8)
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8)
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)RELIC
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5)
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9)
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9)
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)SWEET
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)CHEEKY
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8)

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)CHANTED
3 A battle to get back bases (5)
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7)
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7)
15 Standard that makes courts function (9)
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7)
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7)
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7)
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7)
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7)
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5)

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)PIANO
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8)
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8)
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)RELIC
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5)
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9)
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9)
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)SWEET
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)CHEEKY
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8)
Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)CHANTED
3 A battle to get back bases (5)
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7) YEARNED
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7)
15 Standard that makes courts function (9) YARDSTICK
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7)
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7)
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7)
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7) LETTERS
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7) CAROTID
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5) GUSTO

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)PIANO
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8) SUBORDER
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8) ABSTRACT
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)RELIC
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5) GARBS
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9) YOUNGSTER
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9) LIABILITY
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)SWEET
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)CHEEKY
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8)

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)CHANTED
3 A battle to get back bases (5)
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7)
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7)
15 Standard that makes courts function (9)
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7)
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7)
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7)
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7)
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7)
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5)

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)PIANO
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8) SUBORDER
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8) ABSTRACT
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)RELIC
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5) GARBS
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9) YOUNGSTER
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9) LIABILITY
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)SWEET
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)CHEEKY
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8) UNHORSED

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)CHANTED
3 A battle to get back bases (5) SPOOR?
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7) YEARNED
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7) BASHFUL
15 Standard that makes courts function (9) YARDSTICK
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7) ACRYLIC
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7) ANGELIC
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7) SURFACE
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7) LETTERS
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7) CAROTID
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5) GUSTO

Across
1 Scary Net interpretation of lineage (8) ANCESTRY
5 Followed orders but, starting to outdo, shouted out (6) OBEYED
10 Instruction to player of a possibly grand instrument (5)PIANO
11 Theatre ad misinterpreted as a demographic indicator (5,4) DEATH RATE
12 Pay off for a theft — arm twisted (9) AFTERMATH
13 Poison, one found in returned motor vehicle (5) VENOM
14 Parent gets 24 hours with two daughters (5) DADDY
16 Category in plant classification as a standby arrangement (8) SUBORDER
18 Conceptual paintings held back by a bachelor caught beginning to thieve (8) ABSTRACT
20 A rare lichen, a bit of a survival from the past (5)RELIC
24 Clothing items of famous dramatist going across Arkansas (5) GARBS
25 Perhaps a teenager who urges Tony to reform (9) YOUNGSTER
27 Legal responsibility of a Korean with skill (9) LIABILITY
28 Pleasant to the taste but quite small in a way (5)SWEET
29 Impudent, a feature with the first of yobs (6)CHEEKY
30 Dragged from the mount, but rushed on precariously (8) UNHORSED

Down
1 Express approval for a very quiet peer of the realm, say (7) APPLAUD
2 Spoke sanctimoniously about Henry, spoke in a sing-song tone (7)CHANTED
3 A battle to get back bases (5) STOOR
4 Such an engine as may be found in a secret hiding place built up without notice (6) RADIAL
6 Conduct that can obviate rush somehow, dismissing good man (9) BEHAVIOUR
7 Longed for what the youth leader acquired (7) YEARNED
8 Upset socialist carrying some paper — not a realist (7) DREAMER
9 Shy at a party, not quite perfect (7) BASHFUL
15 Standard that makes courts function (9) YARDSTICK
17 Painting provokes a wail by insurer (7) ACRYLIC
18 Innocent and genial conservative? Odd (7) ANGELIC
19 A façade that certainly carries incomplete reality (7) SURFACE
21 Means of communication for those looking for tenants? (7) LETTERS
22 Detectives suppress a decay in artery (7) CAROTID
23 Painful swelling in toe reported by famous Nonconformist (6)BUNYAN
26 Travel around posh street with enthusiasm (5) GUSTO

:clap::clap::clap: Very good, characteristically!

Across
1 Insults Air Force groups (8)
5 Makes a scene: “Book' s top” (4,2)
9 They put to the proof a small old thriller writer (8)
10 More ethereal nest’s at right (6)
12 Declare in cavern (4)
13 A fish’s escape from governor’s assistant (4-2-4)
15 Makes sense out of dad’s meteoric raise (4,2)
17 More clever female’s left out of gossip (5)
20 Muscle man found almost finally (5) ATLAS
21 Cold in a lake? Fine! (6)
24 Benevolent one is hugged by key farmer (10)
27 In addition, take heads of appropriate Lok Sabha offices (4)
29 A shot gangster makes at the top (6)
30 Pat ASEAN trotted out for part of verse (8) ANAPAEST
31 Specialised vocabularies right out of garrots analysed (6) ARGOTS
32 A company style altered for liturgical helpers (8)
Down
1 Saga Ma recreated from ancient scriptures (6) AGAMAS
2 Emulated Izaak Walton-female national’s up, having caught head of haddock (6)
3 New youth leader breaking chest (not black) for gem (4)
4 Eminence is back for parts of statues (5)
6 Salesman cutting church material (5)
7 Tell imaginative tales to friend on how some analgesics may be administered (8)
8 Sweat over each church feature (8)
11 Small, good, eastern tearjerker (6)
14 Poems held in good esteem (4)
16 Not-so-common head of school to analyse sentence (6)
17 Clever finds — finds stolen away (4)
18 Many a rejig around a hard originally antiquarian Buddhism school (8) MAHAYANA
19 Absorbing Google competitor taking many on time (8)
22 Least fresh odes Lieutenant recast (6)
23 Union firm has appeal for you and me (6)
25 Accustomed to American worker (5)
26 Greek leader back in charge (5)
28 Work on a large stone (4)

Across
1 Insults Air Force groups (8) AFFRONTS
5 Makes a scene: “Book' s top” (4,2)
9 They put to the proof a small old thriller writer (8)
10 More ethereal nest’s at right (6)
12 Declare in cavern (4) AVER
13 A fish’s escape from governor’s assistant (4-2-4)
15 Makes sense out of dad’s meteoric raise (4,2)
17 More clever female’s left out of gossip (5)
20 Muscle man found almost finally (5) ATLAS
21 Cold in a lake? Fine! (6)
24 Benevolent one is hugged by key farmer (10)
27 In addition, take heads of appropriate Lok Sabha offices (4)
29 A shot gangster makes at the top (6)
30 Pat ASEAN trotted out for part of verse (8) ANAPAEST
31 Specialised vocabularies right out of garrots analysed (6) ARGOTS
32 A company style altered for liturgical helpers (8)
Down
1 Saga Ma recreated from ancient scriptures (6) AGAMAS
2 Emulated Izaak Walton-female national’s up, having caught head of haddock (6) FISHED
3 New youth leader breaking chest (not black) for gem (4) ONYX
4 Eminence is back for parts of statues (5)
6 Salesman cutting church material (5)
7 Tell imaginative tales to friend on how some analgesics may be administered (8)
8 Sweat over each church feature (8)
11 Small, good, eastern tearjerker (6)
14 Poems held in good esteem (4)
16 Not-so-common head of school to analyse sentence (6)
17 Clever finds — finds stolen away (4)
18 Many a rejig around a hard originally antiquarian Buddhism school (8) MAHAYANA
19 Absorbing Google competitor taking many on time (8) BLOTTING
22 Least fresh odes Lieutenant recast (6)
23 Union firm has appeal for you and me (6)
25 Accustomed to American worker (5)
26 Greek leader back in charge (5)
28 Work on a large stone (4)

Across
1 Insults Air Force groups (8) AFFRONTS
5 Makes a scene: “Book' s top” (4,2)
9 They put to the proof a small old thriller writer (8)
10 More ethereal nest’s at right (6)
12 Declare in cavern (4) AVER
13 A fish’s escape from governor’s assistant (4-2-4)
15 Makes sense out of dad’s meteoric raise (4,2)
17 More clever female’s left out of gossip (5)
20 Muscle man found almost finally (5) ATLAS
21 Cold in a lake? Fine! (6)
24 Benevolent one is hugged by key farmer (10)
27 In addition, take heads of appropriate Lok Sabha offices (4)
29 A shot gangster makes at the top (6)
30 Pat ASEAN trotted out for part of verse (8) ANAPAEST
31 Specialised vocabularies right out of garrots analysed (6) ARGOTS
32 A company style altered for liturgical helpers (8)
Down
1 Saga Ma recreated from ancient scriptures (6) AGAMAS
2 Emulated Izaak Walton-female national’s up, having caught head of haddock (6) FISHED
3 New youth leader breaking chest (not black) for gem (4) ONYX
4 Eminence is back for parts of statues (5)
6 Salesman cutting church material (5)
7 Tell imaginative tales to friend on how some analgesics may be administered (8)
8 Sweat over each church feature (8)
11 Small, good, eastern tearjerker (6)
14 Poems held in good esteem (4)
16 Not-so-common head of school to analyse sentence (6)
17 Clever finds — finds stolen away (4)
18 Many a rejig around a hard originally antiquarian Buddhism school (8) MAHAYANA
19 Absorbing Google competitor taking many on time (8) BLOTTING
22 Least fresh odes Lieutenant recast (6) OLDEST
23 Union firm has appeal for you and me (6) COITUS
25 Accustomed to American worker (5) USANT
26 Greek leader back in charge (5) IONIC
28 Work on a large stone (4) OPAL