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

Across
1 Class performers put in the same role repeatedly (8)TYPECAST
5 Agree to remove a third of an instrument (6)
9 Prepare red rum with hesitation for killer (8)MURDERER
10 Ms. Jolie, disheartened with severe chest pain (6)ANGINA
12 Regularly play with medium used to measure acidity of fluid (5)
13 Photographer in a judge’s private chamber? (9)CAMERAMAN
14 Lively spell — extremely pacy (6)SNAPPY
16 State with one new governor initially producing a great effect (7)
19 English medium? (7)
21 Quick reminder (6)
23 Oriental reader starting to archive logs about polls (9)
25 Soil shortage? Without a bit of doubt (5)EARTH
26 Vessel could be a naval destroyer (3,3)
27 Reference to positively charged particle absorbing titanium rejected (8)
28 It is illegal to annex a peninsula (6)
29 Account for peacekeepers' fabrication about communist revolution (8)

Down
1 Intern at the Parisian synagogue (6)
2 Mayor put right into splitting pain by arsonist’s compulsion (9)PYROMANIA
3 Berdych, perhaps showed restraint in speech (5) CZECH
4 Vague like a rough drawing (7)SKETCHY
6 Female singer against rookie taking offence to begin with (9) CONTRALTO
7 Aversion to stand after commencement (5) ODIUM
8 Era of depletion? (8) DRAINAGE
11 Release from overturning sentence (4) EMIT
15 Interrupt playing of uncut tape (9)PUNCTUATE
17 Bestow one with a liberal objective (9)
18 Celtic church assembled information from a wide range of sources (8)ECLECTIC
20 Fat seen in granular deposit (4)
21 At first, place ailing one on the back-seat (7)
22 From that time, ambassador followed last edict of national church (6)
24 When nuisance contributed to discontent (5)
25 Play back oriental story to make one happy (5)

Across
1 Class performers put in the same role repeatedly (8)TYPECAST
5 Agree to remove a third of an instrument (6)
9 Prepare red rum with hesitation for killer (8)MURDERER
10 Ms. Jolie, disheartened with severe chest pain (6)ANGINA
12 Regularly play with medium used to measure acidity of fluid (5) (L Y M)(PH)
13 Photographer in a judge’s private chamber? (9)CAMERAMAN
14 Lively spell — extremely pacy (6)SNAPPY
16 State with one new governor initially producing a great effect (7)
19 English medium? (7) CHANNEL (DD)
21 Quick reminder (6)
23 Oriental reader starting to archive logs about polls (9)
25 Soil shortage? Without a bit of doubt (5)EARTH
26 Vessel could be a naval destroyer (3,3)
27 Reference to positively charged particle absorbing titanium rejected (8)
28 It is illegal to annex a peninsula (6)
29 Account for peacekeepers' fabrication about communist revolution (8)
Down
1 Intern at the Parisian synagogue (6) TEMP/LE
2 Mayor put right into splitting pain by arsonist’s compulsion (9)PYROMANIA
3 Berdych, perhaps showed restraint in speech (5)
4 Vague like a rough drawing (7)SKETCHY
6 Female singer against rookie taking offence to begin with (9)
7 Aversion to stand after commencement (5) [p]ODIUM
8 Era of depletion? (8)
11 Release from overturning sentence (4)
15 Interrupt playing of uncut tape (9)PUNCTUATE
17 Bestow one with a liberal objective (9)
18 Celtic church assembled information from a wide range of sources (8)ECLECTIC
20 Fat seen in granular deposit (4) LARD (T)
21 At first, place ailing one on the back-seat (7)
22 From that time, ambassador followed last edict of national church (6)
24 When nuisance contributed to discontent (5)
25 Play back oriental story to make one happy (5)

Across
1 Class performers put in the same role repeatedly (8)TYPECAST
5 Agree to remove a third of an instrument (6)ACCORDION
9 Prepare red rum with hesitation for killer (8)MURDERER
10 Ms. Jolie, disheartened with severe chest pain (6)ANGINA
12 Regularly play with medium used to measure acidity of fluid (5) (L Y M)(PH)
13 Photographer in a judge’s private chamber? (9)CAMERAMAN
14 Lively spell — extremely pacy (6)SNAPPY
16 State with one new governor initially producing a great effect (7)TELLING
19 English medium? (7) CHANNEL (DD)
21 Quick reminder (6)PROMPT
23 Oriental reader starting to archive logs about polls (9)ELECTORAL
25 Soil shortage? Without a bit of doubt (5)EARTH
26 Vessel could be a naval destroyer (3,3)TIN CAN
27 Reference to positively charged particle absorbing titanium rejected (8)CITATION
28 It is illegal to annex a peninsula (6)CRIMEA
29 Account for peacekeepers' fabrication about communist revolution (8)UNDERLIE
Down
1 Intern at the Parisian synagogue (6) TEMP/LE
2 Mayor put right into splitting pain by arsonist’s compulsion (9)PYROMANIA
3 Berdych, perhaps showed restraint in speech (5)CZECH
4 Vague like a rough drawing (7)SKETCHY
6 Female singer against rookie taking offence to begin with (9)CONTRALTO
7 Aversion to stand after commencement (5) [p]ODIUM
8 Era of depletion? (8)DRAINAGE
11 Release from overturning sentence (4)EMIT
15 Interrupt playing of uncut tape (9)PUNCTUATE
17 Bestow one with a liberal objective (9)IMPARTIAL
18 Celtic church assembled information from a wide range of sources (8)ECLECTIC
20 Fat seen in granular deposit (4) LARD (T)
21 At first, place ailing one on the back-seat (7)PILLION
22 From that time, ambassador followed last edict of national church (6)THENCE
24 When nuisance contributed to discontent (5)ENNUI
25 Play back oriental story to make one happy (5)ELATE

:clap::clap::clap: Quite enjoyable!

Across
1 A depression consuming her follower (8)
5 Importance of rest, say (6)
9 Weakened brew needless (8)
10 It shows who you are! (6)
12 Get rid of Times Editor (5)
13 Irregular sleep schedule, to start with, has to change (9)
14 Picture engravers told to carve out (2,11)
18 Icy landmass, an exotic British territory (6,7)
22 Put up in Sri Lanka’s capital — a heaven (7-2) [S(HANG)RI] [L][A]
25 Good handle for cup (5)
26 Some kind of ploy to stop men going topless in public (6)
27 British leader missing in Edinburgh, suspect is a hitman (5,3) HIRED GUN* [-B]
28 Exploration of Japanese archipelago (6)
29 Caption’s abstruse — it’s boring (8)

Down
1 A lowly leader gave false promises and joined (6)
2 Agriculture and Economy (9)
3 Smokes with sailors (7)
4 Works, say, to get things necessary (5)
6 If you’ve been given it, you’ve not had a good look (4,3)
7 Ogre roaming around Grand Canyon (5)
8 Overwhelmed by an article about audacious democrat (8)
11 Start to drink and learn to smoke grass (6)
15 Growing, for the most part, fruit (6)
16 During discussions laughter outpouring (9) ONSLAUGHT (T)
17 Pair to snap ties! (8)
19 Fancy a nice girl extremely beautiful (7) ANGELIC* Anagram of A NICE GL
20 Omit G in name chosen (7)
21 Fair end to trial in union case ultimately (6)
23 A new age revolutionary stadium (5)
24 Stop working in a university, giving the final word (5) A[DIE]U

Across
1 A depression consuming her follower (8)
5 Importance of rest, say (6)
9 Weakened brew needless (8)
10 It shows who you are! (6)
12 Get rid of Times Editor (5)
13 Irregular sleep schedule, to start with, has to change (9)
14 Picture engravers told to carve out (2,11)
18 Icy landmass, an exotic British territory (6,7) CAYMAN ISLANDS
22 Put up in Sri Lanka’s capital — a heaven (7-2) [S(HANG)RI] [L][A]
25 Good handle for cup (5)
26 Some kind of ploy to stop men going topless in public (6)
27 British leader missing in Edinburgh, suspect is a hitman (5,3) HIRED GUN* [-B]
28 Exploration of Japanese archipelago (6) SEARCH
29 Caption’s abstruse — it’s boring (8)

Down
1 A lowly leader gave false promises and joined (6)
2 Agriculture and Economy (9)
3 Smokes with sailors (7)
4 Works, say, to get things necessary (5)
6 If you’ve been given it, you’ve not had a good look (4,3)
7 Ogre roaming around Grand Canyon (5) GORGE
8 Overwhelmed by an article about audacious democrat (8)
11 Start to drink and learn to smoke grass (6)
15 Growing, for the most part, fruit (6)
16 During discussions laughter outpouring (9) ONSLAUGHT (T)
17 Pair to snap ties! (8) SCISSORS
19 Fancy a nice girl extremely beautiful (7) ANGELIC* Anagram of A NICE GL
20 Omit G in name chosen (7)
21 Fair end to trial in union case ultimately (6)
23 A new age revolutionary stadium (5) ARENA
24 Stop working in a university, giving the final word (5) A[DIE]U

Across
1 A depression consuming her follower (8)
5 Importance of rest, say (6)
9 Weakened brew needless (8)
10 It shows who you are! (6)
12 Get rid of Times Editor (5)
13 Irregular sleep schedule, to start with, has to change (9)
14 Picture engravers told to carve out (2,11)
18 Icy landmass, an exotic British territory (6,7) CAYMAN ISLANDS
22 Put up in Sri Lanka’s capital — a heaven (7-2) [S(HANG)RI] [L][A]
25 Good handle for cup (5)
26 Some kind of ploy to stop men going topless in public (6)
27 British leader missing in Edinburgh, suspect is a hitman (5,3) HIRED GUN* [-B]
28 Exploration of Japanese archipelago (6) SEARCH
29 Caption’s abstruse — it’s boring (8)

Down
1 A lowly leader gave false promises and joined (6) ALLIED
2 Agriculture and Economy (9) HUSBANDRY
3 Smokes with sailors (7) REEFERS
4 Works, say, to get things necessary (5) NEEDS
6 If you’ve been given it, you’ve not had a good look (4,3) EVIL EYE
7 Ogre roaming around Grand Canyon (5) GORGE
8 Overwhelmed by an article about audacious democrat (8)
11 Start to drink and learn to smoke grass (6)
15 Growing, for the most part, fruit (6)
16 During discussions laughter outpouring (9) ONSLAUGHT (T)
17 Pair to snap ties! (8) SCISSORS
19 Fancy a nice girl extremely beautiful (7) ANGELIC* Anagram of A NICE GL
20 Omit G in name chosen (7)
21 Fair end to trial in union case ultimately (6)
23 A new age revolutionary stadium (5) ARENA
24 Stop working in a university, giving the final word (5) A[DIE]U

Across
1 A depression consuming her follower (8)
5 Importance of rest, say (6)
9 Weakened brew needless (8)
10 It shows who you are! (6)MIRROR
12 Get rid of Times Editor (5)
13 Irregular sleep schedule, to start with, has to change (9)
14 Picture engravers told to carve out (2,11)
18 Icy landmass, an exotic British territory (6,7) CAYMAN ISLANDS
22 Put up in Sri Lanka’s capital — a heaven (7-2) [S(HANG)RI] [L][A]
25 Good handle for cup (5)
26 Some kind of ploy to stop men going topless in public (6)
27 British leader missing in Edinburgh, suspect is a hitman (5,3) HIRED GUN* [-B]
28 Exploration of Japanese archipelago (6) SEARCH
29 Caption’s abstruse — it’s boring (8)SUBTITLE

Down
1 A lowly leader gave false promises and joined (6) ALLIED
2 Agriculture and Economy (9) HUSBANDRY
3 Smokes with sailors (7) REEFERS
4 Works, say, to get things necessary (5) NEEDS
6 If you’ve been given it, you’ve not had a good look (4,3) EVIL EYE
7 Ogre roaming around Grand Canyon (5) GORGE
8 Overwhelmed by an article about audacious democrat (8)
11 Start to drink and learn to smoke grass (6)
15 Growing, for the most part, fruit (6)RAISIN
16 During discussions laughter outpouring (9) ONSLAUGHT (T)
17 Pair to snap ties! (8) SCISSORS
19 Fancy a nice girl extremely beautiful (7) ANGELIC* Anagram of A NICE GL
20 Omit G in name chosen (7)NEGLECT
21 Fair end to trial in union case ultimately (6)BLONDE
23 A new age revolutionary stadium (5) ARENA
24 Stop working in a university, giving the final word (5) A[DIE]U

Across
1 A depression consuming her follower (8) ADHERENT
5 Importance of rest, say (6) WEIGHT
9 Weakened brew needless (8) LESSENED
10 It shows who you are! (6)MIRROR
12 Get rid of Times Editor (5) ERASE
13 Irregular sleep schedule, to start with, has to change (9) SHAPELESS?
14 Picture engravers told to carve out (2,11)
18 Icy landmass, an exotic British territory (6,7) CAYMAN ISLANDS
22 Put up in Sri Lanka’s capital — a heaven (7-2) [S(HANG)RI] [L][A]
25 Good handle for cup (5) GRAIL
26 Some kind of ploy to stop men going topless in public (6) PENLY
27 British leader missing in Edinburgh, suspect is a hitman (5,3) HIRED GUN* [-B]
28 Exploration of Japanese archipelago (6) SEARCH
29 Caption’s abstruse — it’s boring (8)SUBTITLE

Down
1 A lowly leader gave false promises and joined (6) ALLIED
2 Agriculture and Economy (9) HUSBANDRY
3 Smokes with sailors (7) REEFERS
4 Works, say, to get things necessary (5) NEEDS
6 If you’ve been given it, you’ve not had a good look (4,3) EVIL EYE
7 Ogre roaming around Grand Canyon (5) GORGE
8 Overwhelmed by an article about audacious democrat (8) THRASHED
11 Start to drink and learn to smoke grass (6)
15 Growing, for the most part, fruit (6)RAISIN
16 During discussions laughter outpouring (9) ONSLAUGHT (T)
17 Pair to snap ties! (8) SCISSORS
19 Fancy a nice girl extremely beautiful (7) ANGELIC* Anagram of A NICE GL
20 Omit G in name chosen (7)NEGLECT
21 Fair end to trial in union case ultimately (6)BLONDE
23 A new age revolutionary stadium (5) ARENA
24 Stop working in a university, giving the final word (5) A[DIE]U

Across
1 A depression consuming her follower (8) ADHERENT
5 Importance of rest, say (6) WEIGHT
9 Weakened brew needless (8) LESSENED
10 It shows who you are! (6)MIRROR
12 Get rid of Times Editor (5) ERASE
13 Irregular sleep schedule, to start with, has to change (9) SHAPELESS
14 Picture engravers told to carve out (2,11)DR STRANGELOVE
18 Icy landmass, an exotic British territory (6,7) CAYMAN ISLANDS
22 Put up in Sri Lanka’s capital — a heaven (7-2) [S(HANG)RI] [L][A]
25 Good handle for cup (5) GRAIL
26 Some kind of ploy to stop men going topless in public (6) PENLY
27 British leader missing in Edinburgh, suspect is a hitman (5,3) HIRED GUN* [-B]
28 Exploration of Japanese archipelago (6) SEARCH
29 Caption’s abstruse — it’s boring (8)SUBTITLE

Down
1 A lowly leader gave false promises and joined (6) ALLIED
2 Agriculture and Economy (9) HUSBANDRY
3 Smokes with sailors (7) REEFERS
4 Works, say, to get things necessary (5) NEEDS
6 If you’ve been given it, you’ve not had a good look (4,3) EVIL EYE
7 Ogre roaming around Grand Canyon (5) GORGE
8 Overwhelmed by an article about audacious democrat (8) THRASHED
11 Start to drink and learn to smoke grass (6)DARNEL
15 Growing, for the most part, fruit (6)RAISIN
16 During discussions laughter outpouring (9) ONSLAUGHT (T)
17 Pair to snap ties! (8) SCISSORS
19 Fancy a nice girl extremely beautiful (7) ANGELIC* Anagram of A NICE GL
20 Omit G in name chosen (7)NEGLECT
21 Fair end to trial in union case ultimately (6)BLONDE
23 A new age revolutionary stadium (5) ARENA
24 Stop working in a university, giving the final word (5) A[DIE]U

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

Across
1 Study following Indian party’s growth (6)
4 Boot with metal blade kills a girl (3,5)
10 Doctor, do we provide accommodation to a writer? (9)
11 Japanese poem honouring all internationally known union leaders (5)
12 Rushed vehicle back to editor (5)
13 Writing desk from Anchorage, taken to backward state, is unfinished (9)
14 Chivalrous man ate at the end of festival (7)
16 Audible record of ceremony (4)
19 Run away from navy? Not quite (4)
21 Trim dog after dog (7)
24 Mentioned capital law (9)
25 Britain’s single stupid mistake in America (5)
26 Cost’s not in energy (5)
27 End without Romeo’s penance (9)
28 Perhaps Thatcher’s ban on media lacked a bit of public resistance (8)
29 Plan to breathe with difficulty (6)
Down
1 Darn fad to ingest Ecstasy and refuse liquid (8)
2 Law held one retrograde police department in contempt (8)
3 Bled a trace of chromium out of store’s diamonds (5)
5 Remove round pieces of veal from chopper (7) CLEAVER
6 Ring like muscle altering small pert chin (9) SPHINCTER
7 A fighter with big friends (6) AMIGOS
8 Fairness of investment (6) EQUITY
9 Underwrote amusement activity that lacked energy (6) FUNDED
15 British coin equivalent to sovereign and two quarters at first (4-5)
17 Mishandled Anju’s cut leading to an ailment (8)
18 Conservative British officer in Arabia withdrawing west in a horse drawn carriage (8)
20 Measure to squeeze monarch (7)
21 Horrible backward fellow seen in empty urban area (6)
22 Poise of a doctor in pursuit of middle-eastern fighters (6)
23 Lean beside Queen’s plough (6)
25 Say, a tree in sand (5)

Across
1 Study following Indian party’s growth (6)
4 Boot with metal blade kills a girl (3,5)
10 Doctor, do we provide accommodation to a writer? (9)
11 Japanese poem honouring all internationally known union leaders (5)
12 Rushed vehicle back to editor (5)RACED
13 Writing desk from Anchorage, taken to backward state, is unfinished (9)
14 Chivalrous man ate at the end of festival (7)
16 Audible record of ceremony (4)
19 Run away from navy? Not quite (4)
21 Trim dog after dog (7)CURTAIL
24 Mentioned capital law (9)
25 Britain’s single stupid mistake in America (5)
26 Cost’s not in energy (5)
27 End without Romeo’s penance (9)
28 Perhaps Thatcher’s ban on media lacked a bit of public resistance (8)
29 Plan to breathe with difficulty (6)WHEEZE
Down
1 Darn fad to ingest Ecstasy and refuse liquid (8)
2 Law held one retrograde police department in contempt (8)
3 Bled a trace of chromium out of store’s diamonds (5)
5 Remove round pieces of veal from chopper (7) CLEAVER
6 Ring like muscle altering small pert chin (9) SPHINCTER
7 A fighter with big friends (6) AMIGOS
8 Fairness of investment (6) EQUITY
9 Underwrote amusement activity that lacked energy (6) FUNDED
15 British coin equivalent to sovereign and two quarters at first (4-5)
17 Mishandled Anju’s cut leading to an ailment (8)JAUNDICE
18 Conservative British officer in Arabia withdrawing west in a horse drawn carriage (8)
20 Measure to squeeze monarch (7)
21 Horrible backward fellow seen in empty urban area (6)
22 Poise of a doctor in pursuit of middle-eastern fighters (6)
23 Lean beside Queen’s plough (6)
25 Say, a tree in sand (5)BEACH

Across
1 Study following Indian party’s growth (6)
4 Boot with metal blade kills a girl (3,5) ICE SKATE
10 Doctor, do we provide accommodation to a writer? (9)
11 Japanese poem honouring all internationally known union leaders (5) HAIKU
12 Rushed vehicle back to editor (5)
13 Writing desk from Anchorage, taken to backward state, is unfinished (9)
14 Chivalrous man ate at the end of festival (7) GALAHAD
16 Audible record of ceremony (4)
19 Run away from navy? Not quite (4)
21 Trim dog after dog (7) CURTAIL
24 Mentioned capital law (9)
25 Britain’s single stupid mistake in America (5)
26 Cost’s not in energy (5)
27 End without Romeo’s penance (9)
28 Perhaps Thatcher’s ban on media lacked a bit of public resistance (8)
29 Plan to breathe with difficulty (6)
Down
1 Darn fad to ingest Ecstasy and refuse liquid (8) SEWERAGE
2 Law held one retrograde police department in contempt (8)
3 Bled a trace of chromium out of store’s diamonds (5)
5 Remove round pieces of veal from chopper (7) CLEAVER
6 Ring like muscle altering small pert chin (9) SPHINCTER
7 A fighter with big friends (6) AMIGOS
8 Fairness of investment (6) EQUITY
9 Underwrote amusement activity that lacked energy (6) FUNDED
15 British coin equivalent to sovereign and two quarters at first (4-5)
17 Mishandled Anju’s cut leading to an ailment (8)
18 Conservative British officer in Arabia withdrawing west in a horse drawn carriage (8)
20 Measure to squeeze monarch (7)
21 Horrible backward fellow seen in empty urban area (6)
22 Poise of a doctor in pursuit of middle-eastern fighters (6)
23 Lean beside Queen’s plough (6)
25 Say, a tree in sand (5)

Pammechchu,
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Across
1 Study following Indian party’s growth (6) SPREAD
4 Boot with metal blade kills a girl (3,5) ICE SKATE
10 Doctor, do we provide accommodation to a writer? (9) WODEHOUSE
11 Japanese poem honouring all internationally known union leaders (5) HAIKU
12 Rushed vehicle back to editor (5) RACED
13 Writing desk from Anchorage, taken to backward state, is unfinished (9) DAVENPORT
14 Chivalrous man ate at the end of festival (7) GALAHAD
16 Audible record of ceremony (4) RITE
19 Run away from navy? Not quite (4) FLEE
21 Trim dog after dog (7) CURTAIL
24 Mentioned capital law (9) PRINCIPLE
25 Britain’s single stupid mistake in America (5) BONER
26 Cost’s not in energy (5) OUTGO
27 End without Romeo’s penance (9) EXPIATION
28 Perhaps Thatcher’s ban on media lacked a bit of public resistance (8) BARONESS
29 Plan to breathe with difficulty (6) WHEEZE
Down
1 Darn fad to ingest Ecstasy and refuse liquid (8) SEWERAGE
2 Law held one retrograde police department in contempt (8) RIDICULE
3 Bled a trace of chromium out of store’s diamonds (5) ACHED
5 Remove round pieces of veal from chopper (7) CLEAVER
6 Ring like muscle altering small pert chin (9) SPHINCTER
7 A fighter with big friends (6) AMIGOS
8 Fairness of investment (6) EQUITY
9 Underwrote amusement activity that lacked energy (6) FUNDED
15 British coin equivalent to sovereign and two quarters at first (4-5) HALF-CROWN
17 Mishandled Anju’s cut leading to an ailment (8) JAUNDICE
18 Conservative British officer in Arabia withdrawing west in a horse drawn carriage (8) CLARENCE
20 Measure to squeeze monarch (7) EMPRESS
21 Horrible backward fellow seen in empty urban area (6) CREEPY
22 Poise of a doctor in pursuit of middle-eastern fighters (6) APLOMB
23 Lean beside Queen’s plough (6) LISTER
25 Say, a tree in sand (5) BEACH

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent! A pangram!

Across1 Title of respect for rural bigwig next to end of name (7)
5 Trouble outside institute over nuclear syntheses (7)
9 Representative engaged in struggle to oust king and obtain freedom (9)
10 A labyrinth’s floor (5)
11 Way is found around when reaching a standstill (6)
12 Silly mix-up over blood group in prescribed contents of courses (7)
14 Dissent, then approval for retreat (4)
15 Remarkable electronic toy thrown out of gear (10)
19 Having complete power over a body of men in German controlled ship (10)
20 Pithy fundamentals? So be it! (4)
22 Cattleman won that lady through a joke (7)
25 Point of view black at first with this around one’s wrist (6) BANGLE
27 Last of a series, nothing very great (5) OMEGA
28 Hold one back allowing catcher to get started (9) INITIATED
29 Say pulse is off by a nose (7) SOYBEAN
30 Seeing legless serpent’s head in the beginning (7) GENESIS

Down
1 The period before noon’s the end of day for a poet (4)
2 Doubts directions to pursue search on moon (9)
3 One month after joining duty (6)
4 Novice finally aims and discharges (9)
5 Short cold-blooded creature caught in the end (5)
6 Horse’s delaying tactic in jumping ring (8)
7 Butler reportedly saw red with this woman (5)
8 Defining moment to overcome pressure although there’s no victory in competing (10)
13 Police officers caught in prison set free (10)
16 Lacking love, none in blog bothered with lending dignity (9)
17 Patterns of art regularly seen in places of worship (9)
18 Drink is always stored in barrel initially to mature (8)
21 Standard measure with indication (6)
23 Small panty without lining may be prone to tears (5)
24 Legendary spirit but a spirit we can hear (5)
26 Joins in a date with daughter and son (4)

Across
1 Title of respect for rural bigwig next to end of name (7)
5 Trouble outside institute over nuclear syntheses (7)
9 Representative engaged in struggle to oust king and obtain freedom (9)
10 A labyrinth’s floor (5)AMAZE
11 Way is found around when reaching a standstill (6)
12 Silly mix-up over blood group in prescribed contents of courses (7)
14 Dissent, then approval for retreat (4)
15 Remarkable electronic toy thrown out of gear (10)
19 Having complete power over a body of men in German controlled ship (10)
20 Pithy fundamentals? So be it! (4)AMEN
22 Cattleman won that lady through a joke (7)
25 Point of view black at first with this around one’s wrist (6)BANGLE
27 Last of a series, nothing very great (5)OMEGA
28 Hold one back allowing catcher to get started (9)INITIATED
29 Say pulse is off by a nose (7)SOYBEAN
30 Seeing legless serpent’s head in the beginning (7)GENESIS
Down
1 The period before noon’s the end of day for a poet (4)
2 Doubts directions to pursue search on moon (9)
3 One month after joining duty (6)
4 Novice finally aims and discharges (9)
5 Short cold-blooded creature caught in the end (5)
6 Horse’s delaying tactic in jumping ring (8)
7 Butler reportedly saw red with this woman (5)
8 Defining moment to overcome pressure although there’s no victory in competing (10)
13 Police officers caught in prison set free (10)
16 Lacking love, none in blog bothered with lending dignity (9)ENNOBLING
17 Patterns of art regularly seen in places of worship (9)TEMPLATES
18 Drink is always stored in barrel initially to mature (8)
21 Standard measure with indication (6)
23 Small panty without lining may be prone to tears (5)
24 Legendary spirit but a spirit we can hear (5)
26 Joins in a date with daughter and son (4)ADDS

Across
1 Title of respect for rural bigwig next to end of name (7) ESQUIRE
5 Trouble outside institute over nuclear syntheses (7)
9 Representative engaged in struggle to oust king and obtain freedom (9)
10 A labyrinth’s floor (5)AMAZE
11 Way is found around when reaching a standstill (6)
12 Silly mix-up over blood group in prescribed contents of courses (7) SYLLABI
14 Dissent, then approval for retreat (4) NOOK
15 Remarkable electronic toy thrown out of gear (10)
19 Having complete power over a body of men in German controlled ship (10)
20 Pithy fundamentals? So be it! (4)AMEN
22 Cattleman won that lady through a joke (7)
25 Point of view black at first with this around one’s wrist (6)BANGLE
27 Last of a series, nothing very great (5)OMEGA
28 Hold one back allowing catcher to get started (9)INITIATED
29 Say pulse is off by a nose (7)SOYBEAN
30 Seeing legless serpent’s head in the beginning (7)GENESIS
Down
1 The period before noon’s the end of day for a poet (4)
2 Doubts directions to pursue search on moon (9) QUESTIONS
3 One month after joining duty (6)
4 Novice finally aims and discharges (9)
5 Short cold-blooded creature caught in the end (5)
6 Horse’s delaying tactic in jumping ring (8) STALLION
7 Butler reportedly saw red with this woman (5)
8 Defining moment to overcome pressure although there’s no victory in competing (10)
13 Police officers caught in prison set free (10)
16 Lacking love, none in blog bothered with lending dignity (9)ENNOBLING
17 Patterns of art regularly seen in places of worship (9)TEMPLATES
18 Drink is always stored in barrel initially to mature (8)
21 Standard measure with indication (6)
23 Small panty without lining may be prone to tears (5)
24 Legendary spirit but a spirit we can hear (5)
26 Joins in a date with daughter and son (4)ADDS

Across
1 Title of respect for rural bigwig next to end of name (7) ESQUIRE
5 Trouble outside institute over nuclear syntheses (7)FUSIONS
9 Representative engaged in struggle to oust king and obtain freedom (9)EXCEMPTION
10 A labyrinth’s floor (5)AMAZE
11 Way is found around when reaching a standstill (6)STASIS
12 Silly mix-up over blood group in prescribed contents of courses (7) SYLLABI
14 Dissent, then approval for retreat (4) NOOK
15 Remarkable electronic toy thrown out of gear (10)NOTEWORTHY
19 Having complete power over a body of men in German controlled ship (10)POSSESSING
20 Pithy fundamentals? So be it! (4)AMEN
22 Cattleman won that lady through a joke (7)COWHERD
25 Point of view black at first with this around one’s wrist (6)BANGLE
27 Last of a series, nothing very great (5)OMEGA
28 Hold one back allowing catcher to get started (9)INITIATED
29 Say pulse is off by a nose (7)SOYBEAN
30 Seeing legless serpent’s head in the beginning (7)GENESIS
Down
1 The period before noon’s the end of day for a poet (4)EVEN
2 Doubts directions to pursue search on moon (9) QUESTIONS
3 One month after joining duty (6)IMPOST
4 Novice finally aims and discharges (9)EMISSIONS
5 Short cold-blooded creature caught in the end (5)FINIS
6 Horse’s delaying tactic in jumping ring (8) STALLION
7 Butler reportedly saw red with this woman (5)O'HARA
8 Defining moment to overcome pressure although there’s no victory in competing (10)SPECIFYING
13 Police officers caught in prison set free (10)INSPECTORS
16 Lacking love, none in blog bothered with lending dignity (9)ENNOBLING
17 Patterns of art regularly seen in places of worship (9)TEMPLATES
18 Drink is always stored in barrel initially to mature (8)BEVERAGE
21 Standard measure with indication (6)ENSIGN
23 Small panty without lining may be prone to tears (5)WEEPY
24 Legendary spirit but a spirit we can hear (5)DJINN
26 Joins in a date with daughter and son (4)ADDS

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! A pangram again!

Across
1 Black bird dog (6)
4 Following Carole abroad, two females go away (5,3)
10 Man-made can, origin uncertain (9) INORGANIC
11 Loud argument before noon could make one scowl (5)
12 Landmark built free, to stay at sea (6,2,7) STATUE OF LIBERTY
13 Passageway in pretty empty Scottish town (7)
14 Find seven letters in bureau near this (7)
16 Personal objective in a move that backfired? (3,4)
18 Worker fixed part of phone (7)
20 Soldiers disregard an urge to change (9,6)
23 Nerdy type, unhappy attending party (5)
24 Film noir, too gruesome - American (9)
25 Bride from Welwyn confused journalist (8)
26 Old coin German boy brought back home (6)
Down
1 Some Chablis - sufficient will bring perfect happiness (5)
2 A speech holding duke in high regard (9)
3 Stage turn’s mild deception (3-4)
5 Pub licence obtained from council (5,9) LOCAL AUTHORITY
6 Kindly, a fellow in allegory (7) AFFABLE
7 Duck’s grim smell (5)
8 Notion which brings an exclamation of surprise (5,4) FANCY THAT
9 Shocking union, a seemingly unlikely coalition (6,8)
13 With farming implement, boy makes laborious progress (7,2)
15 Ice, mostly, on top of old Irish lake (9)
17 Cicero’s art in prayer room (7)
19 Position of gear in Renault, idling? (7)
21 Owned liberal supply (5)
22 Girl locked up in prison, a suspect (5)

Across
1 Black bird dog (6) BEAGLE
4 Following Carole abroad, two females go away (5,3) CLEAR OFF
10 Man-made can, origin uncertain (9) INORGANIC
11 Loud argument before noon could make one scowl (5) FROWN
12 Landmark built free, to stay at sea (6,2,7) STATUE OF LIBERTY
13 Passageway in pretty empty Scottish town (7) PAISLEY
14 Find seven letters in bureau near this (7) UNEARTH
16 Personal objective in a move that backfired? (3,4)
18 Worker fixed part of phone (7)
20 Soldiers disregard an urge to change (9,6)
23 Nerdy type, unhappy attending party (5)
24 Film noir, too gruesome - American (9)
25 Bride from Welwyn confused journalist (8)
26 Old coin German boy brought back home (6)
Down
1 Some Chablis - sufficient will bring perfect happiness (5)
2 A speech holding duke in high regard (9)
3 Stage turn’s mild deception (3-4)
5 Pub licence obtained from council (5,9) LOCAL AUTHORITY
6 Kindly, a fellow in allegory (7) AFFABLE
7 Duck’s grim smell (5)
8 Notion which brings an exclamation of surprise (5,4) FANCY THAT
9 Shocking union, a seemingly unlikely coalition (6,8)
13 With farming implement, boy makes laborious progress (7,2)
15 Ice, mostly, on top of old Irish lake (9)
17 Cicero’s art in prayer room (7)
19 Position of gear in Renault, idling? (7)
21 Owned liberal supply (5)
22 Girl locked up in prison, a suspect (5)

Across
1 Black bird dog (6) BEAGLE
4 Following Carole abroad, two females go away (5,3) CLEAR OFF
10 Man-made can, origin uncertain (9) INORGANIC
11 Loud argument before noon could make one scowl (5) FROWN
12 Landmark built free, to stay at sea (6,2,7) STATUE OF LIBERTY
13 Passageway in pretty empty Scottish town (7) PAISLEY
14 Find seven letters in bureau near this (7) UNEARTH
16 Personal objective in a move that backfired? (3,4)
18 Worker fixed part of phone (7)HANDSET
20 Soldiers disregard an urge to change (9,6)
23 Nerdy type, unhappy attending party (5)
24 Film noir, too gruesome - American (9)
25 Bride from Welwyn confused journalist (8)
26 Old coin German boy brought back home (6)
Down
1 Some Chablis - sufficient will bring perfect happiness (5)BLISS
2 A speech holding duke in high regard (9)ADORATION
3 Stage turn’s mild deception (3-4)
5 Pub licence obtained from council (5,9) LOCAL AUTHORITY
6 Kindly, a fellow in allegory (7) AFFABLE
7 Duck’s grim smell (5)ODOUR
8 Notion which brings an exclamation of surprise (5,4) FANCY THAT
9 Shocking union, a seemingly unlikely coalition (6,8)
13 With farming implement, boy makes laborious progress (7,2)
15 Ice, mostly, on top of old Irish lake (9)
17 Cicero’s art in prayer room (7)
19 Position of gear in Renault, idling? (7)NEUTRAL
21 Owned liberal supply (5)
22 Girl locked up in prison, a suspect (5)

Across
1 Black bird dog (6) BEAGLE
4 Following Carole abroad, two females go away (5,3) CLEAR OFF
10 Man-made can, origin uncertain (9) INORGANIC
11 Loud argument before noon could make one scowl (5) FROWN
12 Landmark built free, to stay at sea (6,2,7) STATUE OF LIBERTY
13 Passageway in pretty empty Scottish town (7) PAISLEY
14 Find seven letters in bureau near this (7) UNEARTH
16 Personal objective in a move that backfired? (3,4)OWN GOAL
18 Worker fixed part of phone (7)HANDSET
20 Soldiers disregard an urge to change (9,6)GRENADIER GUARDS
23 Nerdy type, unhappy attending party (5)SADDO
24 Film noir, too gruesome - American (9)NOTORIOUS
25 Bride from Welwyn confused journalist (8)NEWLYWED
26 Old coin German boy brought back home (6)FLORIN
Down
1 Some Chablis - sufficient will bring perfect happiness (5)BLISS
2 A speech holding duke in high regard (9)ADORATION
3 Stage turn’s mild deception (3-4)LEG-PULL
5 Pub licence obtained from council (5,9) LOCAL AUTHORITY
6 Kindly, a fellow in allegory (7) AFFABLE
7 Duck’s grim smell (5)ODOUR
8 Notion which brings an exclamation of surprise (5,4) FANCY THAT
9 Shocking union, a seemingly unlikely coalition (6,8)UNHOLY ALLIANCE
13 With farming implement, boy makes laborious progress (7,2)PLOUGHS ON
15 Ice, mostly, on top of old Irish lake (9)RESERVOIR
17 Cicero’s art in prayer room (7)ORATORY
19 Position of gear in Renault, idling? (7)NEUTRAL
21 Owned liberal supply (5)ENDOW
22 Girl locked up in prison, a suspect (5)SUSAN

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Across
1 Misuses power, pushing one into group involved in kinky sex (8)
5 Flower’s yellow coloured tip’s obscured (6)
9 Wind direction, forecast for female flyers (8)
10 Speaker’s elegant carriage (6)
12 English film’s impressive (4)
13 Person with experience reportedly suggested for leadership (10)
15 Fellow caught in fraud directed to enclosure sans opening as punishment (4,8) LIFE SENTENCE
18 Tamil Tiger, finally turned, left, that is revolted against the law (12)
21 Rise in allowance for youngster? On the contrary (10)
22 Nimbus is almost semi-circular (4)
24 Crooked character, perhaps, edges away from hold-up foiled by boxer (6)
25 Saw redhead crossing road? (8)
26 Discussed medical cases also in retrospect (6)
27 Irate cop typifies dramatic behaviour (8)
Down
1 Kin’s starting to leave in high spirits (6)
2 Sanction parking space, reserving right to revoke (6)
3 Old violin’s accessory sounds like another instrument (4)
4 Medical treatment for female baboon, often hurt, breaking into spasms (12)
6 Settle area dispute regarding land (4,6)
7 Seen bash arranged for former stars? (3-5) HAS BEENS
8 Upset with Parisian time after time, duke resigned (8)
11 Art of marketing beer in vessel at worker’s joint (12) SALESMANSHIP
14 One following, forty-nine English in a line (6,4) SINGLE FILE
16 Popular watch, first in India using magnesium metal (8)
17 The Spanish Father’s gold buried in old place of riches (8) ELDORADO
19 Harry ran into Spooner’s bait (6)
20 Refer to work from the South in verse form (6)
23 Rats plagued old ruler (4)

Across

1Misuses power, pushing one into group involved in kinky sex (8)

5Flower’s yellow coloured tip’s obscured (6)

9Wind direction, forecast for female flyers (8)

10Speaker’s elegant carriage (6)

12English film’s impressive (4)

13Person with experience reportedly suggested for leadership (10)

15Fellow caught in fraud directed to enclosure sans opening as punishment (4,8)

18Tamil Tiger, finally turned, left, that is revolted against the law (12) ILLEGITIMATE

21Rise in allowance for youngster? On the contrary (10)

22Nimbus is almost semi-circular (4)

24Crooked character, perhaps, edges away from hold-up foiled by boxer (6)

25Saw redhead crossing road? (8)

26Discussed medical cases also in retrospect (6)

27Irate cop typifies dramatic behaviour (8) OPERATIC

Down

1Kin’s starting to leave in high spirits (6)

2Sanction parking space, reserving right to revoke (6)

3Old violin’s accessory sounds like another instrument (4)

4Medical treatment for female baboon, often hurt, breaking into spasms (12)

6Settle area dispute regarding land (4,6)

7Seen bash arranged for former stars? (3-5) HAS BEENS

8Upset with Parisian time after time, duke resigned (8)

11Art of marketing beer in vessel at worker’s joint (12)

14One following, forty-nine English in a line (6,4)

16Popular watch, first in India using magnesium metal (8)

17The Spanish Father’s gold buried in old place of riches (8) ELDORADO

19Harry ran into Spooner’s bait (6)

20Refer to work from the South in verse form (6)

23Rats plagued old ruler (4) TSAR

Across
1 Misuses power, pushing one into group involved in kinky sex (8)
5 Flower’s yellow coloured tip’s obscured (6)ORCHID
9 Wind direction, forecast for female flyers (8)
10 Speaker’s elegant carriage (6)
12 English film’s impressive (4)EPIC
13 Person with experience reportedly suggested for leadership (10)
15 Fellow caught in fraud directed to enclosure sans opening as punishment (4,8) LIFE SENTENCE
18 Tamil Tiger, finally turned, left, that is revolted against the law (12)ILLEGITIMATE
21 Rise in allowance for youngster? On the contrary (10)
22 Nimbus is almost semi-circular (4)
24 Crooked character, perhaps, edges away from hold-up foiled by boxer (6)
25 Saw redhead crossing road? (8)CHESTNUT
26 Discussed medical cases also in retrospect (6)
27 Irate cop typifies dramatic behaviour (8)OPERATIC
Down
1 Kin’s starting to leave in high spirits (6)
2 Sanction parking space, reserving right to revoke (6)
3 Old violin’s accessory sounds like another instrument (4)
4 Medical treatment for female baboon, often hurt, breaking into spasms (12)
6 Settle area dispute regarding land (4,6)REAL ESTATE
7 Seen bash arranged for former stars? (3-5) HAS BEENS
8 Upset with Parisian time after time, duke resigned (8)
11 Art of marketing beer in vessel at worker’s joint (12) SALESMANSHIP
14 One following, forty-nine English in a line (6,4) SINGLE FILE
16 Popular watch, first in India using magnesium metal (8)
17 The Spanish Father’s gold buried in old place of riches (8) ELDORADO
19 Harry ran into Spooner’s bait (6)
20 Refer to work from the South in verse form (6)POETIC
23 Rats plagued old ruler (4)TSAR

Across
1 Misuses power, pushing one into group involved in kinky sex (8)EXPLOITS
5 Flower’s yellow coloured tip’s obscured (6)ORCHID
9 Wind direction, forecast for female flyers (8)AIRWOMEN
10 Speaker’s elegant carriage (6)HANSOM
12 English film’s impressive (4)EPIC
13 Person with experience reportedly suggested for leadership (10)MANAGEMENT
15 Fellow caught in fraud directed to enclosure sans opening as punishment (4,8) LIFE SENTENCE
18 Tamil Tiger, finally turned, left, that is revolted against the law (12)ILLEGITIMATE
21 Rise in allowance for youngster? On the contrary (10)ADOLESCENT
22 Nimbus is almost semi-circular (4)HALO
24 Crooked character, perhaps, edges away from hold-up foiled by boxer (6)ITALIC
25 Saw redhead crossing road? (8)CHESTNUT
26 Discussed medical cases also in retrospect (6)MOOTED
27 Irate cop typifies dramatic behaviour (8)OPERATIC
Down
1 Kin’s starting to leave in high spirits (6)ELATED
2 Sanction parking space, reserving right to revoke (6)PERMIT
3 Old violin’s accessory sounds like another instrument (4)OBOE
4 Medical treatment for female baboon, often hurt, breaking into spasms (12)THERAPEUTICS
6 Settle area dispute regarding land (4,6)REAL ESTATE
7 Seen bash arranged for former stars? (3-5) HAS BEENS
8 Upset with Parisian time after time, duke resigned (8)DEMITTED
11 Art of marketing beer in vessel at worker’s joint (12) SALESMANSHIP
14 One following, forty-nine English in a line (6,4) SINGLE FILE
16 Popular watch, first in India using magnesium metal (8)TITANIUM
17 The Spanish Father’s gold buried in old place of riches (8) ELDORADO
19 Harry ran into Spooner’s bait (6)MAGNET
20 Refer to work from the South in verse form (6)POETIC
23 Rats plagued old ruler (4)TSAR

:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough!

Across
1 Silly removing son to put Penny on the spot (6)
4 Works of one kinky spouse (6)
9 Fix monsieur’s demise (4)
10 Priority in file to exclude nothing but include point (10)
11 Joiner provides crumpled cover for rookie (6)
12 Worn out deity returned with pink note before (3-5)
13 Security booth built by stern ox (6,3)
15 Mellow: self-pity cured on elf’s exit (5)
16 Honour engineers for being overweight (5) OBESE
18 Ignoring felon’s boss is no good firstly (9)
22 Ill disposed ire behind misused bribe ends in disorder (8) BERIBERI
23 Club’s move is cunning (6)
25 My melodist composed boldly (10)
26 Hideous fruit, by the sound of it (4)
27 Steel grey building let out for hot spring (6)
28 Corrected boss’s foolish diet (6)
Down
1 Introduce President’s rewritten decree (7)
2 Detectives with them returned to Doctor (5)
3 Polyester dressing without drug for chronic infection (7)
5 Promise quiet step (6)
6 Doubt on Corps’ pious sin undone (9)
7 Ducks duck out of two-wheelers (7)
8 People studying trees refix oldest son’s grid removing bend (13) DENDROLOGISTS
14 Evidence provided in crusty surroundings of one doctor’s opponent (9) TESTIMONY
17 Mysteriously submerge skipperless vessel (4,3) BEER MUG
19 Deceived firm unknown indeed (7)
20 Prodded miss then escorted (7)
21 Remove envoy who smuggled molten silver out (6)
24 Eject new troupe giving out nothing (5)

Across
1 Silly removing son to put Penny on the spot (6)PIMPLE
4 Works of one kinky spouse (6)OPUSES
9 Fix monsieur’s demise (4)MEND
10 Priority in file to exclude nothing but include point (10)
11 Joiner provides crumpled cover for rookie (6)
12 Worn out deity returned with pink note before (3-5)
13 Security booth built by stern ox (6,3)
15 Mellow: self-pity cured on elf’s exit (5)
16 Honour engineers for being overweight (5)OBESE
18 Ignoring felon’s boss is no good firstly (9)
22 Ill disposed ire behind misused bribe ends in disorder (8)BERIBERI
23 Club’s move is cunning (6)
25 My melodist composed boldly (10)
26 Hideous fruit, by the sound of it (4)
27 Steel grey building let out for hot spring (6)
28 Corrected boss’s foolish diet (6)
Down
1 Introduce President’s rewritten decree (7)PRECEDE
2 Detectives with them returned to Doctor (5)
3 Polyester dressing without drug for chronic infection (7)
5 Promise quiet step (6)
6 Doubt on Corps’ pious sin undone (9)SUSPICION
7 Ducks duck out of two-wheelers (7)
8 People studying trees refix oldest son’s grid removing bend (13)DENDROLOGISTS
14 Evidence provided in crusty surroundings of one doctor’s opponent (9)TESTIMONY
17 Mysteriously submerge skipperless vessel (4,3)BEER MUG
19 Deceived firm unknown indeed (7)
20 Prodded miss then escorted (7)
21 Remove envoy who smuggled molten silver out (6)
24 Eject new troupe giving out nothing (5)

Across
1 Silly removing son to put Penny on the spot (6)PIMPLE
4 Works of one kinky spouse (6)OPUSES
9 Fix monsieur’s demise (4)MEND
10 Priority in file to exclude nothing but include point (10) PRECESSION
11 Joiner provides crumpled cover for rookie (6)
12 Worn out deity returned with pink note before (3-5)
13 Security booth built by stern ox (6,3)
15 Mellow: self-pity cured on elf’s exit (5)
16 Honour engineers for being overweight (5)OBESE
18 Ignoring felon’s boss is no good firstly (9)
22 Ill disposed ire behind misused bribe ends in disorder (8)BERIBERI
23 Club’s move is cunning (6)
25 My melodist composed boldly (10)
26 Hideous fruit, by the sound of it (4)
27 Steel grey building let out for hot spring (6)
28 Corrected boss’s foolish diet (6)
Down
1 Introduce President’s rewritten decree (7)PRECEDE
2 Detectives with them returned to Doctor (5) MEDIC
3 Polyester dressing without drug for chronic infection (7) LEPROSY
5 Promise quiet step (6) PLEDGE
6 Doubt on Corps’ pious sin undone (9)SUSPICION
7 Ducks duck out of two-wheelers (7) SCOTERS
8 People studying trees refix oldest son’s grid removing bend (13)DENDROLOGISTS
14 Evidence provided in crusty surroundings of one doctor’s opponent (9)TESTIMONY
17 Mysteriously submerge skipperless vessel (4,3)BEER MUG
19 Deceived firm unknown indeed (7)
20 Prodded miss then escorted (7)
21 Remove envoy who smuggled molten silver out (6)
24 Eject new troupe giving out nothing (5)

Across
1 Silly removing son to put Penny on the spot (6)PIMPLE
4 Works of one kinky spouse (6)OPUSES
9 Fix monsieur’s demise (4)MEND
10 Priority in file to exclude nothing but include point (10) PRECESSION
11 Joiner provides crumpled cover for rookie (6) VELCRO
12 Worn out deity returned with pink note before (3-5) DOG-TIRED
13 Security booth built by stern ox (6,3) SENTRY BOX
15 Mellow: self-pity cured on elf’s exit (5) TIPSY
16 Honour engineers for being overweight (5)OBESE
18 Ignoring felon’s boss is no good firstly (9) CONDONING
22 Ill disposed ire behind misused bribe ends in disorder (8)BERIBERI
23 Club’s move is cunning (6)
25 My melodist composed boldly (10)
26 Hideous fruit, by the sound of it (4)
27 Steel grey building let out for hot spring (6)
28 Corrected boss’s foolish diet (6)
Down
1 Introduce President’s rewritten decree (7)PRECEDE
2 Detectives with them returned to Doctor (5) MEDIC
3 Polyester dressing without drug for chronic infection (7) LEPROSY
5 Promise quiet step (6) PLEDGE
6 Doubt on Corps’ pious sin undone (9)SUSPICION
7 Ducks duck out of two-wheelers (7) SCOTERS
8 People studying trees refix oldest son’s grid removing bend (13)DENDROLOGISTS
14 Evidence provided in crusty surroundings of one doctor’s opponent (9)TESTIMONY
17 Mysteriously submerge skipperless vessel (4,3)BEER MUG
19 Deceived firm unknown indeed (7)
20 Prodded miss then escorted (7)
21 Remove envoy who smuggled molten silver out (6)
24 Eject new troupe giving out nothing (5)

Across
1 Silly removing son to put Penny on the spot (6)PIMPLE
4 Works of one kinky spouse (6)OPUSES
9 Fix monsieur’s demise (4)MEND
10 Priority in file to exclude nothing but include point (10) PRECESSION
11 Joiner provides crumpled cover for rookie (6) VELCRO
12 Worn out deity returned with pink note before (3-5) DOG-TIRED
13 Security booth built by stern ox (6,3) SENTRY BOX
15 Mellow: self-pity cured on elf’s exit (5) TIPSY
16 Honour engineers for being overweight (5)OBESE
18 Ignoring felon’s boss is no good firstly (9) CONDONING
22 Ill disposed ire behind misused bribe ends in disorder (8)BERIBERI
23 Club’s move is cunning (6)CLEVER
25 My melodist composed boldly (10)IMMODESTLY
26 Hideous fruit, by the sound of it (4)UGLY
27 Steel grey building let out for hot spring (6)GEYSER
28 Corrected boss’s foolish diet (6)EDITED
Down
1 Introduce President’s rewritten decree (7)PRECEDE
2 Detectives with them returned to Doctor (5) MEDIC
3 Polyester dressing without drug for chronic infection (7) LEPROSY
5 Promise quiet step (6) PLEDGE
6 Doubt on Corps’ pious sin undone (9)SUSPICION
7 Ducks duck out of two-wheelers (7) SCOTERS
8 People studying trees refix oldest son’s grid removing bend (13)DENDROLOGISTS
14 Evidence provided in crusty surroundings of one doctor’s opponent (9)TESTIMONY
17 Mysteriously submerge skipperless vessel (4,3)BEER MUG
19 Deceived firm unknown indeed (7)DECOYED
20 Prodded miss then escorted (7)NEEDLED
21 Remove envoy who smuggled molten silver out (6)DELETE
24 Eject new troupe giving out nothing (5)ERUPT

:clap::clap::clap: An enjoyable lipogram where letter 'a' does the vanishing act!!!

Across
9,14 One’s stag got breakfast food? (9,4,2,5)
10 Chanted melody about drink (7)
12 Mostly talent with bits of inquisition, focus and tenacity takes one to a higher place (3,4)
13 Fruit is unripe, time needed to grow stem (9)
15 Seize the condiment, say (5-2)
18 Recognised that leader of Scandinavia is focused on dismissing soldier (7)
23 Colonial women bash mimes by mistake (9) MEMSAHIBS
25 He gets in earning little respect (7)
26 Dinner that’s consumed at the table? That’s a strike (3,4)
29,21 A regiment if collected becomes a vital force (15,5) ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD
Down
1 Takes advantage of, even with a sailor (4)
2 Once Henry leaves, catch royal bird (4)
3 Plants Newton took down in a pilgrimage place (8)
4 Mountain animal left Mel with a source of wool (6)
5 Leaderless group of people on boat (American) with Eastern Greek character (8)
6 Bigot gets silver and gold, bags bronze in the end (6)
7 Seeing wasp, I ran to hide a dark horse (8)
8 Established in Karnataka, say, near Dharwad’s border (8)
11 Vessel for flour and tea is bartered for gold (5)
15 Company head of finance penalised and buried (8)
16 Tenders ranch arranged for sand removal machine (8)
17 Are spirits lifted here? (4,4)
19 Former substitute trying… (8)
20 …crook below building (5)
22 I am tidy, fresh fabric (6) DIMITY
24 Holding his broken navigation aid led to disaster (6) MISHAP
27 Expletive promise (4) OATH
28 Friendly, no lack of warmth in expression (4)

Across
9,14 One’s stag got breakfast food? (9,4,2,5)
10 Chanted melody about drink (7) SANGRIA
12 Mostly talent with bits of inquisition, focus and tenacity takes one to a higher place (3,4) SKI LIFT
13 Fruit is unripe, time needed to grow stem (9) GREENGAGE
15 Seize the condiment, say (5-2) CATCH-UP
18 Recognised that leader of Scandinavia is focused on dismissing soldier (7) SCENTED
23 Colonial women bash mimes by mistake (9) MEMSAHIBS
25 He gets in earning little respect (7)
26 Dinner that’s consumed at the table? That’s a strike (3,4)
29,21 A regiment if collected becomes a vital force (15,5) ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD
Down
1 Takes advantage of, even with a sailor (4)
2 Once Henry leaves, catch royal bird (4)
3 Plants Newton took down in a pilgrimage place (8)
4 Mountain animal left Mel with a source of wool (6)
5 Leaderless group of people on boat (American) with Eastern Greek character (8)
6 Bigot gets silver and gold, bags bronze in the end (6)
7 Seeing wasp, I ran to hide a dark horse (8)
8 Established in Karnataka, say, near Dharwad’s border (8)
11 Vessel for flour and tea is bartered for gold (5)
15 Company head of finance penalised and buried (8)
16 Tenders ranch arranged for sand removal machine (8)
17 Are spirits lifted here? (4,4)
19 Former substitute trying… (8)
20 …crook below building (5)
22 I am tidy, fresh fabric (6) DIMITY
24 Holding his broken navigation aid led to disaster (6) MISHAP
27 Expletive promise (4) OATH
28 Friendly, no lack of warmth in expression (4)

Across
9,14 One’s stag got breakfast food? (9,4,2,5)
10 Chanted melody about drink (7) SANGRIA
12 Mostly talent with bits of inquisition, focus and tenacity takes one to a higher place (3,4) SKI LIFT
13 Fruit is unripe, time needed to grow stem (9) GREENGAGE
15 Seize the condiment, say (5-2) CATCH-UP
18 Recognised that leader of Scandinavia is focused on dismissing soldier (7) SCENTED
23 Colonial women bash mimes by mistake (9) MEMSAHIBS
25 He gets in earning little respect (7)
26 Dinner that’s consumed at the table? That’s a strike (3,4)
29,21 A regiment if collected becomes a vital force (15,5) ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD
Down
1 Takes advantage of, even with a sailor (4)
2 Once Henry leaves, catch royal bird (4)
3 Plants Newton took down in a pilgrimage place (8)
4 Mountain animal left Mel with a source of wool (6)
5 Leaderless group of people on boat (American) with Eastern Greek character (8)
6 Bigot gets silver and gold, bags bronze in the end (6)
7 Seeing wasp, I ran to hide a dark horse (8)ASPIRANT
8 Established in Karnataka, say, near Dharwad’s border (8)
11 Vessel for flour and tea is bartered for gold (5)
15 Company head of finance penalised and buried (8)COFFINED
16 Tenders ranch arranged for sand removal machine (8)
17 Are spirits lifted here? (4,4)
19 Former substitute trying… (8)EXACTING
20 …crook below building (5)ELBOW
22 I am tidy, fresh fabric (6) DIMITY
24 Holding his broken navigation aid led to disaster (6) MISHAP
27 Expletive promise (4) OATH
28 Friendly, no lack of warmth in expression (4)NICE

Across
9,14 One’s stag got breakfast food? (9,4,2,5) SCRAMBLED EGGS ON TOAST
10 Chanted melody about drink (7) SANGRIA
12 Mostly talent with bits of inquisition, focus and tenacity takes one to a higher place (3,4) SKI LIFT
13 Fruit is unripe, time needed to grow stem (9) GREENGAGE
15 Seize the condiment, say (5-2) CATCH-UP
18 Recognised that leader of Scandinavia is focused on dismissing soldier (7) SCENTED
23 Colonial women bash mimes by mistake (9) MEMSAHIBS
25 He gets in earning little respect (7) INCOMER
26 Dinner that’s consumed at the table? That’s a strike (3,4) SIT DOWN
29,21 A regiment if collected becomes a vital force (15,5) ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD
Down
1 Takes advantage of, even with a sailor (4) USES
2 Once Henry leaves, catch royal bird (4)
3 Plants Newton took down in a pilgrimage place (8)
4 Mountain animal left Mel with a source of wool (6) ALPACA
5 Leaderless group of people on boat (American) with Eastern Greek character (8)
6 Bigot gets silver and gold, bags bronze in the end (6)
7 Seeing wasp, I ran to hide a dark horse (8)ASPIRANT
8 Established in Karnataka, say, near Dharwad’s border (8) INSTATED
11 Vessel for flour and tea is bartered for gold (5) AORTA
15 Company head of finance penalised and buried (8)COFFINED
16 Tenders ranch arranged for sand removal machine (8) TRENCHER
17 Are spirits lifted here? (4,4) PUMP ROOM
19 Former substitute trying… (8)EXACTING
20 …crook below building (5)ELBOW
22 I am tidy, fresh fabric (6) DIMITY
24 Holding his broken navigation aid led to disaster (6) MISHAP
27 Expletive promise (4) OATH
28 Friendly, no lack of warmth in expression (4)NICE

Across
9,14 One’s stag got breakfast food? (9,4,2,5) SCRAMBLED EGGS ON TOAST
10 Chanted melody about drink (7) SANGRIA
12 Mostly talent with bits of inquisition, focus and tenacity takes one to a higher place (3,4) SKI LIFT
13 Fruit is unripe, time needed to grow stem (9) GREENGAGE
15 Seize the condiment, say (5-2) CATCH-UP
18 Recognised that leader of Scandinavia is focused on dismissing soldier (7) SCENTED
23 Colonial women bash mimes by mistake (9) MEMSAHIBS
25 He gets in earning little respect (7) INCOMER
26 Dinner that’s consumed at the table? That’s a strike (3,4) SIT DOWN
29,21 A regiment if collected becomes a vital force (15,5) ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD
Down
1 Takes advantage of, even with a sailor (4) USES
2 Once Henry leaves, catch royal bird (4)WREN
3 Plants Newton took down in a pilgrimage place (8)AMARANTH
4 Mountain animal left Mel with a source of wool (6) ALPACA
5 Leaderless group of people on boat (American) with Eastern Greek character (8)ODYSSEUS
6 Bigot gets silver and gold, bags bronze in the end (6)AGEIST
7 Seeing wasp, I ran to hide a dark horse (8)ASPIRANT
8 Established in Karnataka, say, near Dharwad’s border (8) INSTATED
11 Vessel for flour and tea is bartered for gold (5) AORTA
15 Company head of finance penalised and buried (8)COFFINED
16 Tenders ranch arranged for sand removal machine (8) TRENCHER
17 Are spirits lifted here? (4,4) PUMP ROOM
19 Former substitute trying… (8)EXACTING
20 …crook below building (5)ELBOW
22 I am tidy, fresh fabric (6) DIMITY
24 Holding his broken navigation aid led to disaster (6) MISHAP
27 Expletive promise (4) OATH
28 Friendly, no lack of warmth in expression (4)NICE

:clap::clap::clap: Nice!

Across
1 Hate an eccentric goddess (6) ATHENA
4 That woman’s clues confused the hero? (8)
10 Licences altered originally for recluses (7)
11 Gold swallowed by animal-woman who released evils (7) PANDORA
12 Stick around with limitless view of women’s undergarments (8)
13 Hundred and fifty bees fly around stars (6)
15 God of love returning hurt (4)
17 Seriously, I get paid in the shelter! (2,7)
20 Procedure gone awry ultimately releases germs (9)
21 Like Spinner, originally arising from the Orient (4)
24 Flood the English bay (6)
25 Act Spinner put on for the sea deity (8)
28 Lavatory in broken oil tanker? Not OK! (7)
29 Honest in-charge involved in lathe design (7)
30 Ready to capture New York with extremely destructive satellite (8) GANYMEDE
31 Lively intelligence displayed in Christie’s prittle-prattle (6)
Down
1 Greek hero is sick, overcome by pain and sadness, initially (8) ACHILLES
2 Warrior’s direction to the bird (5)
3 "Captured: Returning dean arrests one rookie!’’ (6)
5 Two-thirds of show is still a show (4)
6 Preserve the youngsters’ flasks (8)
7 Queens of a pride? (9)
8 Fights with energy are scarce (6)
9 Political head caught in rising commotion? Period for acquiring secrets! (9)
14 Large grass bristle cut with hesitation, by a garden implement (4,5)
16 Ape’s colour almost brown, with a touch of ultramarine (9)
18 Metal hut I built around everyone with molybdenum, initially (8) THALLIUM
19 Gary’s first cousin’s mom allowed a challenge (8)
22 Black woman returns due to sleep disorder (3,3)
23 "Articulate thy salient features, Goddess of the Sea!’’ (6)
26 More unpredictable without Spinner’s cutter (5)
27 Very last trade (4)

Across

1Hate an eccentric goddess (6) ATHENA

4That woman’s clues confused the hero? (8)

10Licences altered originally for recluses (7) HERMITS

11Gold swallowed by animal-woman who released evils (7)

12Stick around with limitless view of women’s undergarments (8) LINGERIE

13Hundred and fifty bees fly around stars (6)

15God of love returning hurt (4) EROS

17Seriously, I get paid in the shelter! (2,7)

20Procedure gone awry ultimately releases germs (9)

21Like Spinner, originally arising from the Orient (4)

24Flood the English bay (6)

25Act Spinner put on for the sea deity (8)

28Lavatory in broken oil tanker? Not OK! (7)

29Honest in-charge involved in lathe design (7)

30Ready to capture New York with extremely destructive satellite (8)

31Lively intelligence displayed in Christie’s prittle-prattle (6)

Down

1Greek hero is sick, overcome by pain and sadness, initially (8) ACHILLES

2Warrior’s direction to the bird (5) HERON

3"Captured: Returning dean arrests one rookie!’’ (6) NAILED

5Two-thirds of show is still a show (4)

6Preserve the youngsters’ flasks (8)

7Queens of a pride? (9)

8Fights with energy are scarce (6)

9Political head caught in rising commotion? Period for acquiring secrets! (9)

14Large grass bristle cut with hesitation, by a garden implement (4,5)

16Ape’s colour almost brown, with a touch of ultramarine (9)

18Metal hut I built around everyone with molybdenum, initially (8)

19Gary’s first cousin’s mom allowed a challenge (8)

22Black woman returns due to sleep disorder (3,3)

23"Articulate thy salient features, Goddess of the Sea!’’ (6)

26More unpredictable without Spinner’s cutter (5)

27Very last trade (4)

Across
1 Hate an eccentric goddess (6) ATHENA
4 That woman’s clues confused the hero? (8)
10 Licences altered originally for recluses (7) HERMITS
11 Gold swallowed by animal-woman who released evils (7) PANDORA
12 Stick around with limitless view of women’s undergarments (8) LINGERIE
13 Hundred and fifty bees fly around stars (6)
15 God of love returning hurt (4) EROS
17 Seriously, I get paid in the shelter! (2,7)
20 Procedure gone awry ultimately releases germs (9)
21 Like Spinner, originally arising from the Orient (4)
24 Flood the English bay (6)
25 Act Spinner put on for the sea deity (8)
28 Lavatory in broken oil tanker? Not OK! (7)
29 Honest in-charge involved in lathe design (7)
30 Ready to capture New York with extremely destructive satellite (8) GANYMEDE
31 Lively intelligence displayed in Christie’s prittle-prattle (6)
Down
1 Greek hero is sick, overcome by pain and sadness, initially (8) ACHILLES
2 Warrior’s direction to the bird (5) HERON
3 "Captured: Returning dean arrests one rookie!’’ (6) NAILED
5 Two-thirds of show is still a show (4)
6 Preserve the youngsters’ flasks (8)
7 Queens of a pride? (9) LIONESSES
8 Fights with energy are scarce (6) SPARSE
9 Political head caught in rising commotion? Period for acquiring secrets! (9) ESPIONAGE
14 Large grass bristle cut with hesitation, by a garden implement (4,5) LAWN MOWER
16 Ape’s colour almost brown, with a touch of ultramarine (9) ORANGUTAN
18 Metal hut I built around everyone with molybdenum, initially (8) THALLIUM
19 Gary’s first cousin’s mom allowed a challenge (8)
22 Black woman returns due to sleep disorder (3,3)
23 "Articulate thy salient features, Goddess of the Sea!’’ (6)
26 More unpredictable without Spinner’s cutter (5)
27 Very last trade (4)