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

Across
1 Abnormal debt risk from covering placed under 27 Ac. (3,5)
5 Cloudy backdrop a queen concealed (6)
9 Took issue with grease preparation executed outside (9)
11 Medicinal plant’s sulphur removed by Frenchman with African tree copal (5)
12 Valedictory form sent back to Iowa confiscated by the Election Commission (7)
14 Felt excited when Greenland’s movement to push back the Tory leader was flashed briefly (7)
15 Cut spiritual arrangement with the beekeeper (12) APICULTURIST
17 Adjusts to accommodate the gangster and the first of the experts in Asian culture (12)
20 Gene activating agent found by freakishly manicured graduate goes missing (7)
22 Suffocating auditor’s without an inheritor (7)
23 Rouse knight to go behind corruption in retreat (5)
24 Breaking: Democrat moving forward to embrace Switzerland gets a souse (9)
26 Gossip about a microblogging service after commencement (6)
27 Scottish cap returned with lock on the palliasse, say (8) MATTRESS
Down
1 Plan to get funds (6)
2 Rapid rise may result in a collapse (9) DISREPAIR
3 Powder in this may suddenly become dangerous (3)
4 Note about the firm peacekeepers’ entertainment by a musical instrument was found again (13)
6 Salesman sent up to entertain a girl is a crooked literary pirate (11)
7 Soft student getting rid of the Oriental’s sleeping gear (5)
8 Improves satisfaction for the audience (6)
10 It can take photographs, but not on film (7,6)
13 Birdie executed surprisingly by Charlie entering spot with a play of colours (11)
16 Arrange and organize a routine on the island quarter (9)
18 Fights that may result in sleeping gear being thrown about (6)
19 Measures need no introduction for some native Americans (6)
21 Sleeping gear belonging to a Kathmandu veterinarian (5) DUVET
25 Fingerstall found in a baby’s sleeping gear (3) COT

Across
1 Abnormal debt risk from covering placed under 27 Ac. (3,5) BED SKIRT
5 Cloudy backdrop a queen concealed (6)
9 Took issue with grease preparation executed outside (9) DISAGREED
11 Medicinal plant’s sulphur removed by Frenchman with African tree copal (5)
12 Valedictory form sent back to Iowa confiscated by the Election Commission (7)
14 Felt excited when Greenland’s movement to push back the Tory leader was flashed briefly (7)
15 Cut spiritual arrangement with the beekeeper (12) APICULTURIST
17 Adjusts to accommodate the gangster and the first of the experts in Asian culture (12)
20 Gene activating agent found by freakishly manicured graduate goes missing (7)
22 Suffocating auditor’s without an inheritor (7)
23 Rouse knight to go behind corruption in retreat (5)
24 Breaking: Democrat moving forward to embrace Switzerland gets a souse (9)
26 Gossip about a microblogging service after commencement (6) NATTER
27 Scottish cap returned with lock on the palliasse, say (8) MATTRESS
Down
1 Plan to get funds (6) BUDGET
2 Rapid rise may result in a collapse (9) DISREPAIR
3 Powder in this may suddenly become dangerous (3) KEG
4 Note about the firm peacekeepers’ entertainment by a musical instrument was found again (13)
6 Salesman sent up to entertain a girl is a crooked literary pirate (11)
7 Soft student getting rid of the Oriental’s sleeping gear (5)
8 Improves satisfaction for the audience (6)
10 It can take photographs, but not on film (7,6)
13 Birdie executed surprisingly by Charlie entering spot with a play of colours (11)
16 Arrange and organize a routine on the island quarter (9)
18 Fights that may result in sleeping gear being thrown about (6)
19 Measures need no introduction for some native Americans (6)
21 Sleeping gear belonging to a Kathmandu veterinarian (5) DUVET
25 Fingerstall found in a baby’s sleeping gear (3) COT

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Across
1 Abnormal debt risk from covering placed under 27 Ac. (3,5) BED SKIRT
5 Cloudy backdrop a queen concealed (6)
9 Took issue with grease preparation executed outside (9) DISAGREED
11 Medicinal plant’s sulphur removed by Frenchman with African tree copal (5)
12 Valedictory form sent back to Iowa confiscated by the Election Commission (7)
14 Felt excited when Greenland’s movement to push back the Tory leader was flashed briefly (7)
15 Cut spiritual arrangement with the beekeeper (12) APICULTURIST
17 Adjusts to accommodate the gangster and the first of the experts in Asian culture (12)
20 Gene activating agent found by freakishly manicured graduate goes missing (7)
22 Suffocating auditor’s without an inheritor (7)
23 Rouse knight to go behind corruption in retreat (5)
24 Breaking: Democrat moving forward to embrace Switzerland gets a souse (9)
26 Gossip about a microblogging service after commencement (6) NATTER
27 Scottish cap returned with lock on the palliasse, say (8) MATTRESS
Down
1 Plan to get funds (6) BUDGET
2 Rapid rise may result in a collapse (9) DISREPAIR
3 Powder in this may suddenly become dangerous (3) KEG
4 Note about the firm peacekeepers’ entertainment by a musical instrument was found again (13) REENCOUNTERED
6 Salesman sent up to entertain a girl is a crooked literary pirate (11) PLAGIARISER
7 Soft student getting rid of the Oriental’s sleeping gear (5) QUILT
8 Improves satisfaction for the audience (6) EMENDS
10 It can take photographs, but not on film (7,6) DIGITAL CAMERA
13 Birdie executed surprisingly by Charlie entering spot with a play of colours (11)
16 Arrange and organize a routine on the island quarter (9)
18 Fights that may result in sleeping gear being thrown about (6)
19 Measures need no introduction for some native Americans (6)
21 Sleeping gear belonging to a Kathmandu veterinarian (5) DUVET
25 Fingerstall found in a baby’s sleeping gear (3) COT

Across
1 Abnormal debt risk from covering placed under 27 Ac. (3,5) BED SKIRT
5 Cloudy backdrop a queen concealed (6)OPAQUE
9 Took issue with grease preparation executed outside (9) DISAGREED
11 Medicinal plant’s sulphur removed by Frenchman with African tree copal (5)
12 Valedictory form sent back to Iowa confiscated by the Election Commission (7)
14 Felt excited when Greenland’s movement to push back the Tory leader was flashed briefly (7)
15 Cut spiritual arrangement with the beekeeper (12) APICULTURIST
17 Adjusts to accommodate the gangster and the first of the experts in Asian culture (12)ORIENTALISTS
20 Gene activating agent found by freakishly manicured graduate goes missing (7)
22 Suffocating auditor’s without an inheritor (7)AIRLESS
23 Rouse knight to go behind corruption in retreat (5)
24 Breaking: Democrat moving forward to embrace Switzerland gets a souse (9)DRENCHING
26 Gossip about a microblogging service after commencement (6) NATTER
27 Scottish cap returned with lock on the palliasse, say (8) MATTRESS
Down
1 Plan to get funds (6) BUDGET
2 Rapid rise may result in a collapse (9) DISREPAIR
3 Powder in this may suddenly become dangerous (3) KEG
4 Note about the firm peacekeepers’ entertainment by a musical instrument was found again (13) REENCOUNTERED
6 Salesman sent up to entertain a girl is a crooked literary pirate (11) PLAGIARISER
7 Soft student getting rid of the Oriental’s sleeping gear (5) QUILT
8 Improves satisfaction for the audience (6) EMENDS
10 It can take photographs, but not on film (7,6) DIGITAL CAMERA
13 Birdie executed surprisingly by Charlie entering spot with a play of colours (11)
16 Arrange and organize a routine on the island quarter (9)SYSTEMISE
18 Fights that may result in sleeping gear being thrown about (6)
19 Measures need no introduction for some native Americans (6)
21 Sleeping gear belonging to a Kathmandu veterinarian (5) DUVET
25 Fingerstall found in a baby’s sleeping gear (3) COT

Across
1 Abnormal debt risk from covering placed under 27 Ac. (3,5) BED SKIRT
5 Cloudy backdrop a queen concealed (6)OPAQUE
9 Took issue with grease preparation executed outside (9) DISAGREED
11 Medicinal plant’s sulphur removed by Frenchman with African tree copal (5)ANIME
12 Valedictory form sent back to Iowa confiscated by the Election Commission (7)ELEGIAC
14 Felt excited when Greenland’s movement to push back the Tory leader was flashed briefly (7)GLINTED
15 Cut spiritual arrangement with the beekeeper (12) APICULTURIST
17 Adjusts to accommodate the gangster and the first of the experts in Asian culture (12)ORIENTALISTS
20 Gene activating agent found by freakishly manicured graduate goes missing (7)INDUCER
22 Suffocating auditor’s without an inheritor (7)AIRLESS
23 Rouse knight to go behind corruption in retreat (5)LIVEN
24 Breaking: Democrat moving forward to embrace Switzerland gets a souse (9)DRENCHING
26 Gossip about a microblogging service after commencement (6) NATTER
27 Scottish cap returned with lock on the palliasse, say (8) MATTRESS
Down
1 Plan to get funds (6) BUDGET
2 Rapid rise may result in a collapse (9) DISREPAIR
3 Powder in this may suddenly become dangerous (3) KEG
4 Note about the firm peacekeepers’ entertainment by a musical instrument was found again (13) REENCOUNTERED
6 Salesman sent up to entertain a girl is a crooked literary pirate (11) PLAGIARISER
7 Soft student getting rid of the Oriental’s sleeping gear (5) QUILT
8 Improves satisfaction for the audience (6) EMENDS
10 It can take photographs, but not on film (7,6) DIGITAL CAMERA
13 Birdie executed surprisingly by Charlie entering spot with a play of colours (11)IRIDESCENCE
16 Arrange and organize a routine on the island quarter (9)SYSTEMISE
18 Fights that may result in sleeping gear being thrown about (6)PILLOW
19 Measures need no introduction for some native Americans (6)OSAGES
21 Sleeping gear belonging to a Kathmandu veterinarian (5) DUVET
25 Fingerstall found in a baby’s sleeping gear (3) COT

:clap::clap::clap: A puzzle with bed items!

Across
1 Lover’s lost love in European capital (4) ROMEO
3 Leaders, real idiots, in dissaray (10)
10 Agree to study mould (7)
11 I name magazine that’s current (2,5) IN VOGUE
12 Substantially surrounded by German city church (2,7)
13 Celebrity, first in training to jump (5)
14 Extremely happy, nun once idol destroyed (2,5,4)
18 Stable in eastern walled city (11)
21 Decline drinks, say (5)
22 Thinking back, criminal hid things (9)
23 Check on fatality by entrance to Stormont Castle (7)
24 Cocky type rounded hill, was almost captured (4-3)
25 Cool enough? (10)
26 Male part shortened (4)
Down
1 Flinch in fear on bend (6)
2 Bodyguard died in pit on top of ridge (6)
4 Sister in party dress can (9)
5 What some northerners eat is rubbish (5) TRIPE
6 Reading this may get one over sin, might we deduce? (7,7)
7 Cooked, covered with breadcrumbs, I turn Aga off (2,6) AU GRATIN
8 Tapes wound round small garden plant (5,3)
9 Favouritism in the workplace that does not extend to girls? (4,3,3,4)
15 Bulbs kept initially in paper (9)
16 Old copper writes down eye specialists (8)
17 Flares up over recently stolen photograph (8)
19 Horrified at hag’s concoction (6) AGHAST
20 Prison camp over in Bengal, at Siliguri (6)
22 Muscular dog (5)

Across
1 Lover’s lost love in European capital (4) ROMEO
3 Leaders, real idiots, in dissaray (10)
10 Agree to study mould (7)
11 I name magazine that’s current (2,5) IN VOGUE
12 Substantially surrounded by German city church (2,7)
13 Celebrity, first in training to jump (5)
14 Extremely happy, nun once idol destroyed (2,5,4)
18 Stable in eastern walled city (11)
21 Decline drinks, say (5)
22 Thinking back, criminal hid things (9)
23 Check on fatality by entrance to Stormont Castle (7)
24 Cocky type rounded hill, was almost captured (4-3)
25 Cool enough? (10)
26 Male part shortened (4)
Down
1 Flinch in fear on bend (6)
2 Bodyguard died in pit on top of ridge (6)
4 Sister in party dress can (9)
5 What some northerners eat is rubbish (5) TRIPE
6 Reading this may get one over sin, might we deduce? (7,7)
7 Cooked, covered with breadcrumbs, I turn Aga off (2,6) AU GRATIN
8 Tapes wound round small garden plant (5,3)
9 Favouritism in the workplace that does not extend to girls? (4,3,3,4)
15 Bulbs kept initially in paper (9) ONIONSKIN
16 Old copper writes down eye specialists (8) OCULISTS
17 Flares up over recently stolen photograph (8) SNAPSHOT
19 Horrified at hag’s concoction (6) AGHAST
20 Prison camp over in Bengal, at Siliguri (6) STALAG
22 Muscular dog (5) HUSKY

Across
1 Lover’s lost love in European capital (4) ROME
3 Leaders, real idiots, in dissaray (10)
10 Agree to study mould (7)
11 I name magazine that’s current (2,5) IN VOGUE
12 Substantially surrounded by German city church (2,7)
13 Celebrity, first in training to jump (5)START
14 Extremely happy, nun once idol destroyed (2,5,4)ON CLOUD NINE
18 Stable in eastern walled city (11)
21 Decline drinks, say (5)
22 Thinking back, criminal hid things (9)HINDSIGHT
23 Check on fatality by entrance to Stormont Castle (7)
24 Cocky type rounded hill, was almost captured (4-3)
25 Cool enough? (10)SATISFYING
26 Male part shortened (4)
Down
1 Flinch in fear on bend (6)RECOIL
2 Bodyguard died in pit on top of ridge (6)
4 Sister in party dress can (9)
5 What some northerners eat is rubbish (5) TRIPE
6 Reading this may get one over sin, might we deduce? (7,7)
7 Cooked, covered with breadcrumbs, I turn Aga off (2,6) AU GRATIN
8 Tapes wound round small garden plant (5,3)
9 Favouritism in the workplace that does not extend to girls? (4,3,3,4)
15 Bulbs kept initially in paper (9) ONIONSKIN
16 Old copper writes down eye specialists (8) OCULISTS
17 Flares up over recently stolen photograph (8) SNAPSHOT
19 Horrified at hag’s concoction (6) AGHAST
20 Prison camp over in Bengal, at Siliguri (6) STALAG
22 Muscular dog (5) HUSKY

Across
1 Lover’s lost love in European capital (4) ROME
3 Leaders, real idiots, in dissaray (10)EDITORIALS
10 Agree to study mould (7)CONFORM
11 I name magazine that’s current (2,5) IN VOGUE
12 Substantially surrounded by German city church (2,7)IN ESSENCE
13 Celebrity, first in training to jump (5)START
14 Extremely happy, nun once idol destroyed (2,5,4)ON CLOUD NINE
18 Stable in eastern walled city (11)CONSTANTINE
21 Decline drinks, say (5)LAPSE
22 Thinking back, criminal hid things (9)HINDSIGHT
23 Check on fatality by entrance to Stormont Castle (7)SCHLOSS
24 Cocky type rounded hill, was almost captured (4-3)KNOW-ALL
25 Cool enough? (10)SATISFYING
26 Male part shortened (4)STAG
Down
1 Flinch in fear on bend (6)RECOIL
2 Bodyguard died in pit on top of ridge (6)MINDER
4 Sister in party dress can (9)DOMINICAN
5 What some northerners eat is rubbish (5) TRIPE
6 Reading this may get one over sin, might we deduce? (7,7)REVISED VERSION
7 Cooked, covered with breadcrumbs, I turn Aga off (2,6) AU GRATIN
8 Tapes wound round small garden plant (5,3)SWEET PEA
9 Favouritism in the workplace that does not extend to girls? (4,3,3,4)JOBS FOR THE BOYS
15 Bulbs kept initially in paper (9) ONIONSKIN
16 Old copper writes down eye specialists (8) OCULISTS
17 Flares up over recently stolen photograph (8) SNAPSHOT
19 Horrified at hag’s concoction (6) AGHAST
20 Prison camp over in Bengal, at Siliguri (6) STALAG
22 Muscular dog (5) HUSKY

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Across
1 Dr. Strangelove, a bumbling diamond-pursuing detective? (5,7)
8 Bind with tea in the midst of a revolutionary number (7)
9 Mishandled lab log was comprehensive (6) GLOBAL
11 Hint about hoarding a 13 Dn. brought back to Hawaii is related to healthy nutrition (9)
12 Letters from Mossad humour the ascetic (5)
14 Coastal shrubs Marie cut in-between jobs (9)
16 Capital sailor overwhelms the pilot officer in an equestrian sport (4)
18 Sound from a sty? (4)
19 Crazy paratroopers chase away a couple of Romeos with the model in the TV serial (4,5)
21 Problem for the immediate descendants (5)
22 Sight a pet playing with the pasta (9)
23 Margins lost in lottery game after backing the German with a comic’s asset (6)
25 European with the uninitiated Russian (7)
26 German children’s garden may prepare them for primary school (12) KINDERGARTEN
Down
2 Passions seem extinct, unfortunately (11) EXCITEMENTS
3 Charms turning up a covering for horse heads is owned jointly by you and me (8)
4 Deductive reasoning error reported on paper (9)
5 Reason to make use of sorcery to look for the master (5)
6 Leaders of the Egyptian group of investment service managers show self-interest (6)
7 Fool stepping up power for the health resort (3) SPA
8 UK drivers ignored disconcerting acceleration carried out using a computer network (10)
10 Robot’s confiscation of iodine points to takeover of human activity by machines (10)
13 Leave complaint in speech about the post-meal drink (7,4)
15 Naval group following the points on a note (9)
17 Spoon-shaped coracle up in flames after taking in hydrogen (8)
20 Invention’s aim (6)
22 Smooth transition (5)
24 Annoy some of their kids (3) IRK

Across
1 Dr. Strangelove, a bumbling diamond-pursuing detective? (5,7)
8 Bind with tea in the midst of a revolutionary number (7)
9 Mishandled lab log was comprehensive (6) GLOBAL
11 Hint about hoarding a 13 Dn. brought back to Hawaii is related to healthy nutrition (9)
12 Letters from Mossad humour the ascetic (5)
14 Coastal shrubs Marie cut in-between jobs (9)
16 Capital sailor overwhelms the pilot officer in an equestrian sport (4)
18 Sound from a sty? (4)
19 Crazy paratroopers chase away a couple of Romeos with the model in the TV serial (4,5)
21 Problem for the immediate descendants (5)
22 Sight a pet playing with the pasta (9)
23 Margins lost in lottery game after backing the German with a comic’s asset (6)
25 European with the uninitiated Russian (7)
26 German children’s garden may prepare them for primary school (12) KINDERGARTEN
Down
2 Passions seem extinct, unfortunately (11) EXCITEMENTS
3 Charms turning up a covering for horse heads is owned jointly by you and me (8)
4 Deductive reasoning error reported on paper (9)
5 Reason to make use of sorcery to look for the master (5)
6 Leaders of the Egyptian group of investment service managers show self-interest (6)
7 Fool stepping up power for the health resort (3) SPA
8 UK drivers ignored disconcerting acceleration carried out using a computer network (10) ELECTRONIC
10 Robot’s confiscation of iodine points to takeover of human activity by machines (10) AUTOMATION
13 Leave complaint in speech about the post-meal drink (7,4) DESSERT WINE
15 Naval group following the points on a note (9) SEAFARING
17 Spoon-shaped coracle up in flames after taking in hydrogen (8) COCHLEAR
20 Invention’s aim (6)
22 Smooth transition (5)
24 Annoy some of their kids (3) IRK

Across
1 Dr. Strangelove, a bumbling diamond-pursuing detective? (5,7)
8 Bind with tea in the midst of a revolutionary number (7)
9 Mishandled lab log was comprehensive (6) GLOBAL
11 Hint about hoarding a 13 Dn. brought back to Hawaii is related to healthy nutrition (9)
12 Letters from Mossad humour the ascetic (5)SADHU
14 Coastal shrubs Marie cut in-between jobs (9)
16 Capital sailor overwhelms the pilot officer in an equestrian sport (4)OSLO
18 Sound from a sty? (4)
19 Crazy paratroopers chase away a couple of Romeos with the model in the TV serial (4,5)
21 Problem for the immediate descendants (5)ISSUE
22 Sight a pet playing with the pasta (9)SPAGHETTI
23 Margins lost in lottery game after backing the German with a comic’s asset (6)
25 European with the uninitiated Russian (7)IBERIAN
26 German children’s garden may prepare them for primary school (12) KINDERGARTEN
Down
2 Passions seem extinct, unfortunately (11) EXCITEMENTS
3 Charms turning up a covering for horse heads is owned jointly by you and me (8)
4 Deductive reasoning error reported on paper (9)
5 Reason to make use of sorcery to look for the master (5)
6 Leaders of the Egyptian group of investment service managers show self-interest (6)
7 Fool stepping up power for the health resort (3) SPA
8 UK drivers ignored disconcerting acceleration carried out using a computer network (10) ELECTRONIC
10 Robot’s confiscation of iodine points to takeover of human activity by machines (10) AUTOMATION
13 Leave complaint in speech about the post-meal drink (7,4) DESSERT WINE
15 Naval group following the points on a note (9) SEAFARING
17 Spoon-shaped coracle up in flames after taking in hydrogen (8) COCHLEAR
20 Invention’s aim (6)
22 Smooth transition (5)
24 Annoy some of their kids (3) IRK

Across
1 Dr. Strangelove, a bumbling diamond-pursuing detective? (5,7)PETER SELLERS
8 Bind with tea in the midst of a revolutionary number (7)ENCHAIN
9 Mishandled lab log was comprehensive (6) GLOBAL
11 Hint about hoarding a 13 Dn. brought back to Hawaii is related to healthy nutrition (9)EUTROPHIC
12 Letters from Mossad humour the ascetic (5)SADHU
14 Coastal shrubs Marie cut in-between jobs (9)TAMARISKS
16 Capital sailor overwhelms the pilot officer in an equestrian sport (4)OSLO
18 Sound from a sty? (4)OINK
19 Crazy paratroopers chase away a couple of Romeos with the model in the TV serial (4,5)SOAP OPERA
21 Problem for the immediate descendants (5)ISSUE
22 Sight a pet playing with the pasta (9)SPAGHETTI
23 Margins lost in lottery game after backing the German with a comic’s asset (6)TIMING
25 European with the uninitiated Russian (7)IBERIAN
26 German children’s garden may prepare them for primary school (12) KINDERGARTEN
Down
2 Passions seem extinct, unfortunately (11) EXCITEMENTS
3 Charms turning up a covering for horse heads is owned jointly by you and me (8)ENAMOURS
4 Deductive reasoning error reported on paper (9)SYNTHESIS
5 Reason to make use of sorcery to look for the master (5)LOGIC
6 Leaders of the Egyptian group of investment service managers show self-interest (6)EGOISM
7 Fool stepping up power for the health resort (3) SPA
8 UK drivers ignored disconcerting acceleration carried out using a computer network (10) ELECTRONIC
10 Robot’s confiscation of iodine points to takeover of human activity by machines (10) AUTOMATION
13 Leave complaint in speech about the post-meal drink (7,4) DESSERT WINE
15 Naval group following the points on a note (9) SEAFARING
17 Spoon-shaped coracle up in flames after taking in hydrogen (8) COCHLEAR
20 Invention’s aim (6)DESIGN
22 Smooth transition (5)SEGUE
24 Annoy some of their kids (3) IRK

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

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8)
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8)
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6)
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5)
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7)
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7)
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8)
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6)
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3)
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)
26 Calling Korea say (6)

DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6)
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10)
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6)
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10)
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8)
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7)
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6)
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)
23 Say slipping off top mountain (4)

Once again, no grid :banghead:

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8)
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8) OBIESANT
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6) EUROPE
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5)
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7)
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7)
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8)
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6)
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3) DRESS TIE
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)
26 Calling Korea say (6)
DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6)
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10) METASTASIS
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6)
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10) THREEPENCE
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8)
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7)
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6)
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8)
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8) OBIESANT
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6) EUROPE
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STAORE
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7) IDOLISE
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7) BRISKET
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8) SPANISH AMERICAN
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6) LAPTOP
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3) DRESS TIE
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)
26 Calling Korea say (6)
DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6)
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10) METASTASIS
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6)
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10) THREEPENCE
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8)
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7)
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6)
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)RAVAGE
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8)
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8) OBIESANT
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6) EUROPE
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STORE
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7) IDOLISE
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7) BRISKET
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8) SPANISH AMERICAN
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6) LAPTOP
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3) DRESS TIE
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)FEDERATE
26 Calling Korea say (6)
DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)NAN BREAD
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6)
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10) METASTASIS
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6)
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10) THREEPENCE
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8)
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)EXAMINED
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7)
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6)
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)
23 Say slipping off top mountain (4)PEAK

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)RAVAGE
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8) ACADEMIA
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8) OBIESANT
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6) EUROPE
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STORE
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7) IDOLISE
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7) BRISKET
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8) SPANISH AMERICAN
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6) LAPTOP
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3) DRESS TIE
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)FEDERATE
26 Calling Korea say (6) CAREER
DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)NAN BREAD
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6) MARINA?
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10) METASTASIS
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6) DISPUR
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10) THREEPENCE
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8) LENGTHEN
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)EXAMINED
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7) GARDNER
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6) PEAHEN
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)
23 Say slipping off top mountain (4)PEAK

ACROSS
8 Initially Voldemort’s all consumed by anger for Harry (6)RAVAGE
9 Proclaimed a campus from the east housed a world of scholars (8) ACADEMIA
10 One’s a bit bent showing respect (8) OBIESANT
11 Rupee tendered around old continent (6) EUROPE
12 Leave chaps dashed, stumped inside a shop (10,5) DEPARTMENT STORE
14 Words at the altar, lies uttered for love (7) IDOLISE
16 Speculate about danger of a meat cut (7) BRISKET
19 Assorted Hispanic names are mostly … (7,8) SPANISH AMERICAN
22 Friend returned cap and notebook (6) LAPTOP
24 Resisted wearing piece of formal attire (5,3) DRESS TIE
25 Ally dined with energy and speed (8)FEDERATE
26 Calling Korea say (6) CAREER
DOWN
1 Fluttering ad banner for Indian food (3,5)NAN BREAD
2 Isle, one by the Spanish city (6) MANILA
3 Perhaps assist team in transition (10) METASTASIS
4 Disney's ultimate character showed some moves (7)WALTZED
5 Pronounced phase of shock (4)FAZE
6 Accumulated junk gets somehow dustier over time (8)DETRITUS
7 Part of dividend is purloined capital (6) DISPUR
13 Pretence he put up for getting old money (10) THREEPENCE
15 Stretch of glen developed subsequently (8) LENGTHEN
17 Old colliery around a base one gets tested (8)EXAMINED
18 Detective writer to tear sheet up (7) GARDNER
20 Training a man first to nab a bird (6) PEAHEN
21 Enclosed by certain cover (6)INSURE
23 Say slipping off top mountain (4)PEAK

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Across
1 Petition papers (5)
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9)
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3)
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2)
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8)
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8)
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6)
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7)
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3)
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5)

Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7)
2 Chief setter turns up always (5)
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9)
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6)
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)
6 Token form of resistance (5)
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9)
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9)
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9)
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7)
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7)
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6)
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5)
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5)

12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APR[il] ON[e]

Across
1 Petition papers (5)
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9)
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3)
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2)
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8)
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8)
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6)
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7)
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3)
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5) SPECS
Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7) PROTEST
2 Chief setter turns up always (5)
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9) SPAGHETTI
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6)
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)
6 Token form of resistance (5)
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9)
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9)
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9)
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7)
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7) DRYNESS
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6)
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5)
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5) ALONE

Across
1 Petition papers (5)
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9)
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3)
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2) DREAM UP
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8)
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8)
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6) PRAYED
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7)
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3) IRON ORE
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5) SPECS
Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7) PROTEST
2 Chief setter turns up always (5)
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9) SPAGHETTI
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6)
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)
6 Token form of resistance (5)
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9) ADMIRALTY
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9)
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9)
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7)
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7) DRYNESS
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6)
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5) LLANO
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5) ALONE

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Across
1 Petition papers (5) PRESS
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9) PERFORATE
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3) OPEN-AIR
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2) DREAM UP
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8) UNDERLIE
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8) MANDIBLE
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6) PRAYED
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7)
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3) IRON ORE
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5) SPECS
Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7) PROTEST
2 Chief setter turns up always (5)
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9) SPAGHETTI
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6)
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)
6 Token form of resistance (5)
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9) ADMIRALTY
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9)
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9)
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7)
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7) DRYNESS
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6)
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5) LLANO
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5) ALONE

Across
1 Petition papers (5) PRESS
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9) PERFORATE
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3) OPEN-AIR
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2) DREAM UP
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8) UNDERLIE
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8) MANDIBLE
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6) PRAYED
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)RURAL
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7)
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3) IRON ORE
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5) SPECS
Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7) PROTEST
2 Chief setter turns up always (5)
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9) SPAGHETTI
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6)
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)RUDIMENT
6 Token form of resistance (5)OMEGA
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9) ADMIRALTY
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)EXPANSE
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9)
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9)
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)PLAYGOER
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7)
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7) DRYNESS
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6)
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5) LLANO
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5) ALONE

Across
1 Petition papers (5) PRESS
4 Proper for a team to hold drill (9) PERFORATE
9 Round enclosure say firm on the insides and outside (4-3) OPEN-AIR
10 Imagine doctor, vet essentially, going over a mountain lion (5,2) DREAM UP
11 Trouble in the marrow for a crawler (9) EARTHWORM*
12 For the most part of Fools’ day it provides protection (5) APRI[-L] ON[-E]
13 Number of sell-out silver pieces? (6) THIRTY (CD)
15 Be subject to nameless stress (8) UNDERLIE
18 Jaw broken in bedlam (8) MANDIBLE
19 Fed asked for divine help reportedly (6) PRAYED
22 Country begins to regress under really awful leader (5)RURAL
24 Only gaudy pants for a girl (5,4) YOUNG LADY*
26 Fruit America’s mostly said to produce (7) AVOCADO
27 One about to obtain working alternative for a metal container (4,3) IRON ORE
28 Delegate is courteous to a fault (9) OUTSOURCE*
29 Design criteria for glasses (5) SPECS
Down
1 In favour of taking exam in March (7) PROTEST
2 Chief setter turns up always (5) EMEER
3 Peg that is kicking off food (9) SPAGHETTI
4 Mostly risk overdose. (6) PERIOD
5 Essential male pattern to be untrimmed (8)RUDIMENT
6 Token form of resistance (5)OMEGA
7 Department of navy — tidal army in other words (9) ADMIRALTY
8 A stretch of vessels seen in an English river (7)EXPANSE
14 Private dinner (I’m host) with no starters (9) INNERMOST
16 For example input/output during upsurge is shockingly bad (9) EGREGIOUS
17 One likes the stage and pergola built around yard (8)PLAYGOER
18 Spoil pet with love in a marked way (7) MARCATO
20 Thirst or yen to wear outfit (7) DRYNESS
21 Fill up in earnest gobbling like a wolf (6) LUPINE
23 Everyone went up north to old grassy plain (5) LLANO
25 Excellent sandwiches left unattended (5) ALONE

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Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5)
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5)
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5)
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9)
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)

Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9)
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5)
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4)
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7)
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4)
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9)
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)
21 Diviner translated English words (6)
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5)
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5)
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5)

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5) OUIJA
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5)
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5) NAIAD
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9) EMERGENCY
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)
Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9)
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5)
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4) NAPPY RASH
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7) NASCENT
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4)
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9)
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)
21 Diviner translated English words (6)
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5)
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5)
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5)

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5) OUIJA
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5)
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5) NAIAD
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9) EMERGENCY
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)DRAPE
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)
Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)AWASH
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9)
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5)
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4) NAPPY RASH
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7) NASCENT
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)KOREAN
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4)
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9)
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)ERRATIC
21 Diviner translated English words (6)DOWSER
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5)
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5)
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5)

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5) OUIJA
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5)
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5) NAIAD
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9) EMERGENCY
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)DRAPE
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)
Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)AWASH
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9)
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5)
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4) NAPPY RASH
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7) NASCENT
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)KOREAN
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4) DOGGY BAGS
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9) ROYALTIES
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)ERRATIC
21 Diviner translated English words (6)DOWSER
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5) LASER
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5) DEISM
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5) NADIR

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5) OUIJA
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5) LIFE PEERS
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5) NAIAD
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9) EMERGENCY
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)DRAPE
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)
Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)AWASH
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9) ARLINGTON
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5) LOFTS
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4) NAPPY RASH
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7) NASCENT
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)KOREAN
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4) DOGGY FOOD
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9) ROYALTIES
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)ERRATIC
21 Diviner translated English words (6)DOWSER
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5)
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5)
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5)

Across
1 Play ball with Chinaman, or an ex-president (7,7) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Anag of BALL CHINAMAN OR)
10 Two Europeans agree on board (5) OUIJA
11 Looks closely, after being with some eminent men (4,5) LIFE PEERS
12 Giving attention to article by name is elemental (7)EARTHEN
13 Resin makes entry in one direction (7) [S(TYREN*)E]
14 Part of Chennai addicted to spirit (5) NAIAD
16 Great man’s agitated and tense with the vixen (9) TERMAGANT*
19 Come out with Nancy…. not an exigency (9) EMERGENCY
20 Bother the dog (5) HOUND (DD)
22 Late Democrat turned Republican, passed on (7)RELAYED
25 Stretched over the fore-end of the ship is a missile launcher (7)LONGBOW
27 Composer in action, maybe around Sunday (9)TOSCANINI
28 Cover monkey behind door frame (5)DRAPE
29 Seasonal growth in living rooms, perhaps (9,5)CHRISTMAS TREES
Down
2 It’s smoked cheese for soldiers holding rank (9)BRIERPIPE
3 A clean way to get drenched (5)AWASH
4 Long train moving to many a city in the US (9) ARLINGTON
5 Sun rises about a foot in such high places (5) LOFTS
6 Any sharp pressure fluctuation will bother a baby (5,4) NAPPY RASH
7 Gross incursion across Chinese border from south (5)OBESE
8 Just beginning to make a name with a perfume (7) NASCENT
9 Asian or oriental featured in the holy book (6)KOREAN
15 Pet gets to kep the leftovers (5,4) DOGGY FOOD
17 Payments for imposing lashes (9) ROYALTIES
18 Overshadow with a foolish estimate (9) (A)(DUMB)(RATE)
19 Yogi Berra ticked off for being somewhat unpredictable (7)ERRATIC
21 Diviner translated English words (6)DOWSER
23 When rising it’s true about sun light (5)DEISM
24 Transport missed? No school, says this principle (5)NADIR
26 Do away with Android mobile, it’s the pits (5)

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Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5)
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8)
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7)
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7)
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4)
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7)
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8)
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5)

Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6)
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10)
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4)
5 After a bite order beer (6)
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8)
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY}
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7)
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6)
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6)
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4)

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5)
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8)
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7)
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7)
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4)
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7) COTERIE
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8)
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5) ENDED

Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6)
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10)
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4)
5 After a bite order beer (6)
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8) SODIUM CHLORIDE
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY} (or ELASTICITY?)
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7)
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6) AGREED
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6)
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4)

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5)
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8)
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7) UKELELE
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7)
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4) MAE WEST
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7) COTERIE
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8) ADHERENT
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5) ENDED

Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6)
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10) BATTLEDORE
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4) BRAT
5 After a bite order beer (6)
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8) SODIUM CHLORIDE
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY} Correction ELASTICITY
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7)
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6) AGREED
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6)
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4)

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5)
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8) ACROBATS
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7) UKELELE
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7) CHANCRE
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4) MAE WEST
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7) COTERIE
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8) ADHERENT
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5) ENDED
Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6)
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10) BATTLEDORE
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4) BRAT
5 After a bite order beer (6)
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8) SODIUM CHLORIDE
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY} Correction ELASTICITY
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7) MACHETE
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6) AGREED
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6) AGENDA
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4) TIED

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5)
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8) ACROBATS
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)DAMPEST
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)TRAINEE
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7) UKELELE
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)EPITOME
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7) CHANCRE
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4) MAE WEST
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7) COTERIE
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8) ADHERENT
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5) ENDED
Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6)
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10) BATTLEDORE
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4) BRAT
5 After a bite order beer (6)
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8) SODIUM CHLORIDE
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)BEARISH
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY} Correction ELASTICITY
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7) MACHETE
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)SCAMP
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6) AGREED
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6) AGENDA
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4) TIED

Across
6 Material to channel energy in one direction (5) SERGE
7 Tumblers lift one during performances (8) ACROBATS
10 The woman keeps quiet on the way as it’s extremely moist (7)DAMPEST
11 The rookie will practice with ease, it’s said (7)TRAINEE
12 It is played in Great Britain, as the Spanish and the French share a point (7) UKELELE
13 A standard story mostly based on a book (7)EPITOME
14 In love, there is way I see for such medicine (11) (HOME)(O)(PATH)(I)(C)
19 Writing without luck, gets sore (7) CHANCRE
21 Get mail sorted out as there is a delay (4,3) TIME LAG*
23 Mother prepared sweet, she played her part (3,4) MAE WEST
25 Group finds shelter by the lake (7) COTERIE
26 He believes he made an impression over the girl (8) ADHERENT
27 Was prone to lose tempo as things drew to a close (5) ENDED
Down
1 Catholic city has many a church and tomb (8)
2 River allowed in the quay, reportedly (6) DELETE
3 Do soldiers follow a war game? (10) BATTLEDORE
4 What do you call a kid who wants to play cricket right inside? (4) BRAT
5 After a bite order beer (6) STINGO
6 & 16 dn. Salt kind of discoloured aim (6,8) SODIUM CHLORIDE
8 Carry his cross, being pessimistic (7)BEARISH
9 Otherwise very safe, avoids say, sickness (5) FEVER*-say
13 Italian trade picked up — Rome, for example gives you flexibility (10) {PLAS}{TI}<-{CITY} Correction ELASTICITY
15 Playing team gets a revolutionary cutter (7) MACHETE
16 See 6
17 The rascal’s quiet after the loot (5)SCAMP
18 Is adult rapacity accepted? (6) AGREED
20 Plan to get old bunch of politicians (6) AGENDA
22 People have had it over time to keep warm (6) [M(IT)(T)EN]
24 After a change of diet they are at par (4) TIED