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

Across
1 Unstable democracies ban parties providing a cold dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
5 Oblong pastry found with note inside rice has been returned (6)
9 At sea, chasten Matt after losing an international cricket game, say (4,5) TEST MATCH
11 Take off Roy over smuggling of a dessert (5) FROYO
12 Stuffed Jewish snacks Victor exchanged for quiet cutting tools (7) KNISHES
14 Lead for the salesman finally moving to the front with a nut, reportedly (7) PRECEDE
15 Cut after the German and the Frenchman's procedure for tattoo removal (12) DERMABRASION
17 Confection for corrupt Sharma mostly found inside shrubs (12) MARSHMALLOWS
20 Automaton behind a variety of consumer electronics devices (7)ANDROID
22 Cuban leader in Spain leans back to get the refuse holder (7)CESSPIT
23 It could make a good cake even better (5)ICING
24 Produce envelope for note with Muslim commander's pardon (4,5)COME AGAIN
26 Pungent rhizome with an orange-brown colour (6)GINGER
27 Food item has been sent back for distribution around North Dakota and Wisconsin by Charlie (8)SANDWICH

Down
1 Kind of valve that is found outside a salvaged tank (6)
2 Company responsible for a subcontinent's subjugation (4,5) EAST INDIA
3 Border of an upset Russian village (3)
4 Inebriated dipsomaniacs go around the model with a remedy for convulsions (13) ANTISPASMODIC
6 One might find baristas here (6,5) COFFEE SHOPS
7 Roused from sleep as damaged cookware brought out an expression of surprise (5) AWOKE
8 Letters from Mario terrorise the insurgent (6)
10 Abnormally high blood sugar in America (13) HYPERGLYCEMIA
13 Turn hostage around with a tropical fern (5-6)HART'S-TONGUE
16 Old model brought up by a witch on the island gets gullets (9) OESOPHAGI
18 Kind of the French to leave a gap (6)
19 Check the quarter for a bad smell (6)
21 Vocal native of Denmark may stoop (5)
25 Supplement with father's article has been misplaced (3)

Across
1 Unstable democracies ban parties providing a cold dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
5 Oblong pastry found with note inside rice has been returned (6)ECLAIR
9 At sea, chasten Matt after losing an international cricket game, say (4,5) TEST MATCH
11 Take off Roy over smuggling of a dessert (5) FROYO
12 Stuffed Jewish snacks Victor exchanged for quiet cutting tools (7) KNISHES
14 Lead for the salesman finally moving to the front with a nut, reportedly (7) PRECEDE
15 Cut after the German and the Frenchman's procedure for tattoo removal (12) DERMABRASION
17 Confection for corrupt Sharma mostly found inside shrubs (12) MARSHMALLOWS
20 Automaton behind a variety of consumer electronics devices (7)ANDROID
22 Cuban leader in Spain leans back to get the refuse holder (7)CESSPIT
23 It could make a good cake even better (5)ICING
24 Produce envelope for note with Muslim commander's pardon (4,5)COME AGAIN
26 Pungent rhizome with an orange-brown colour (6)GINGER
27 Food item has been sent back for distribution around North Dakota and Wisconsin by Charlie (8)SANDWICH

Down
1 Kind of valve that is found outside a salvaged tank (6)INTAKE
2 Company responsible for a subcontinent's subjugation (4,5) EAST INDIA
3 Border of an upset Russian village (3)RIM
4 Inebriated dipsomaniacs go around the model with a remedy for convulsions (13) ANTISPASMODIC
6 One might find baristas here (6,5) COFFEE SHOPS
7 Roused from sleep as damaged cookware brought out an expression of surprise (5) AWOKE
8 Letters from Mario terrorise the insurgent (6)RIOTER
10 Abnormally high blood sugar in America (13) HYPERGLYCEMIA
13 Turn hostage around with a tropical fern (5-6)HART'S-TONGUE
16 Old model brought up by a witch on the island gets gullets (9) OESOPHAGI
18 Kind of the French to leave a gap (6)CARING
19 Check the quarter for a bad smell (6)STENCH
21 Vocal native of Denmark may stoop (5)DEIGN
25 Supplement with father's article has been misplaced (3)ADD

:clap::clap::clap: Delicious!

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7)
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6)
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9)
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9)
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9)
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5)
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11)
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)
5 Panel for helping (5)
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4)
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5794186.ece

:curse::curse:

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7) TSETSES
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6)
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9)
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9) HOTELIERS
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9) TERMAGANT
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5)
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11) ELEMENTALLY
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)
5 Panel for helping (5)
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4)
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)REABSORPTION
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7) TSETSES
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6)
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9)
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9) HOTELIERS
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)OGRE
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9) TERMAGANT
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5)
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11) ELEMENTALLY
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)
5 Panel for helping (5)
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4)
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)UNGLAMOROUS
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)TIC

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)REABSORPTION
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7) TSETSES
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6) ARTERY
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9) OVERBORNE
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9) HOTELIERS
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)OGRE
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9) TERMAGANT
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5) FLYNN
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11) ELEMENTALLY
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)
5 Panel for helping (5)
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4) TROPHY WIFE
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)UNGLAMOROUS
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)TIC

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)REABSORPTION
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7) TSETSES
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6) ARTERY
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9) OVERBORNE
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)MOUND
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9) HOTELIERS
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)OGRE
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)WALK
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9) TERMAGANT
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5) FLYNN
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)PLENTEOUS
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)STRIKE
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)DIAMOND
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)COUNTERPOISE
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11) ELEMENTALLY
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)BASEBALL
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)OBSTRUENT
5 Panel for helping (5)PLATE
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)IN TIME
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)NOR
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4) TROPHY WIFE
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)ADVERTISED
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)UNGLAMOROUS
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)SURRENDER
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)SANTIAGO
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)IN SITU
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)PLEAT
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)TIC

:clap::clap::clap: A little tough!

Across
1 Fighting fit, menacing like Mary Kom (11) MAGNIFICENT
9 Double cut so to speak (6) PAIRED
10 Mary Kom for one shows bite in boxing ring (8) CHAMPION
11 Sort of robe carried by Mary Kom say (5) BOXER
12 Characters from scriptwriter anticipated to be repetitive (7)
13 Mainstay of knocking heads to clinch up win (8)
15 Start to jab, poke after first and second tries (6)
16 Article by magazine about island birds (6)
18 Member belonging to more than one union (8)
20 Kind of boxing atmosphere mostly overwhelming one's partner (7)
21 Is able to regularly hone a craft (5)
22 In essence Kom's the third one in simply fantastic sporting event (8)
23 Run through Mary Kom's city out in far end of north-east (6)
24 Mary Kom's own story is hard to digest, right with couple of setbacks but showing pluck ultimately (11)
Down
2 Being unfit, aged patient requiring an x-ray is carried initially (7)
3 Often a dirge betrays an emotional low (5)
4 Fine fight in a ring (7)
5 Nearly cure jet lag hitting a bottle of wine (6,3)
6 Sweep up top honours with five wins (3,4)
7 Place to get better in Reno? (8,5)
8 Like Manipur, name her story/tale different (5-8)
14 Tries battling through bad back (9)
17 Average gains at the moment for a butcher (4-3)
18 Pub, first to get a coffee maker (7)
19 Chap and friend seen around one university town (7)
21 Dishes punch in aggressive boxing (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5941980.ece

Across
1 Fighting fit, menacing like Mary Kom (11) MAGNIFICENT
9 Double cut so to speak (6) PAIRED
10 Mary Kom for one shows bite in boxing ring (8) CHAMPION
11 Sort of robe carried by Mary Kom say (5) BOXER
12 Characters from scriptwriter anticipated to be repetitive (7)
13 Mainstay of knocking heads to clinch up win (8)
15 Start to jab, poke after first and second tries (6)
16 Article by magazine about island birds (6)
18 Member belonging to more than one union (8) BIGAMIST
20 Kind of boxing atmosphere mostly overwhelming one's partner (7)
21 Is able to regularly hone a craft (5)
22 In essence Kom's the third one in simply fantastic sporting event (8)
23 Run through Mary Kom's city out in far end of north-east (6) IMPHAL
24 Mary Kom's own story is hard to digest, right with couple of setbacks but showing pluck ultimately (11)
Down
2 Being unfit, aged patient requiring an x-ray is carried initially (7)
3 Often a dirge betrays an emotional low (5)
4 Fine fight in a ring (7)
5 Nearly cure jet lag hitting a bottle of wine (6,3)
6 Sweep up top honours with five wins (3,4)
7 Place to get better in Reno? (8,5)
8 Like Manipur, name her story/tale different (5-8)
14 Tries battling through bad back (9)
17 Average gains at the moment for a butcher (4-3)
18 Pub, first to get a coffee maker (7) BARISTA
19 Chap and friend seen around one university town (7) MANIPAL
21 Dishes punch in aggressive boxing (5)