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1 Two musical instruments combined into a third one (8)HORNPIPE
5 X working exactly (4,2)SPOT ON
9 One who puts on a cap (7)LIMITER
10 OT, a round figure (7)CIRCLET
11 A sort of equipment for sight-seer (9) BINOCULAR
12 A number caught in this Latin confusion (5) HAVOC
13 Serious! Without a flap, home is made! (4)NEST
14 Disgusting! Salesman at far end of Thimpu lives badly (9) REPULSIVE
17 Gentlemen get somewhat dear in exchanges (5-4)TRADE-OFFS
19 Throw a fit! Fellow overlooked a mistake (4) GOOF
23 Proportion provided by real tailor, oddly (5) RATIO
24 Spends time in the country, catching unwary liar in tricks (9)RURALISES
25 Get hold of first-class piece of mortar and prepare for firing (4,3) TAKE AIM
26 Bliss in perfecting nivaran (7)NIRVANA
27 Box detective come back to hold query (6) CASKET
28 Maybe, get round to having an amount of computer space (8) MEGABYTE
Down
1 Rashly determined — on way to damnation (8)HELLBENT
2 Fills a memory gap concerning watches (7)REMINDS
3 Places church in a revolting situation (6)PUTSCH
4 Piece of writing three learners, taking a quarter, presented to old Indian village figure (13) PARALLELOGRAM
6 Thing bought is tea in a bag (8) PURCHASE
7 Capital tale spun out by victors surrounding one (3,4) TEL AVIV
8 See, it's thawed (6) NOTICE
10 One might calculate it roundly (13) CIRCUMFERENCE
15 Recommend a barrister (8)ADVOCATE
16 Where behind-the-scene action takes place (8)OFFSTAGE
18 New shoots? (7)RETAKES
20 Somewhat rosy about Australia returning burial urn (7) OSSUARY
21 Judge top commander holding incomplete ritual (6)CRITIC
22 Song of praise — one in largo rendered (6) GLORIA
:clap::clap::clap: A delightful, geometry puzzle!
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Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7)
5 Check very fiery disposition (6)
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5)
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9)
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7)
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7)
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5)
14 Little boy in one country or another (9)
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9)
19 Place of birth (5)
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9)
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7)
Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14)
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7)
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7)
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9)
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5)
6 Church official acquires a pile (7)
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7)
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5927298.ece
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Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6)
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5)
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9)
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7)
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7)
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9)
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5)
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9)
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7)
Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7)
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9)
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5)
6 Church official acquires a pile (7)
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7)
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)
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Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6) VERIFY
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5) SYLPH
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9) TESTAMENT
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7) REGULAR
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7) RATAFIA
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9)
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5)
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9)
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7)
Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7)
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9)
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5)
6 Church official acquires a pile (7)
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7)
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)
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Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6) VERIFY
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5) SYLPH
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9) TESTAMENT
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7) REGULAR
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7) RATAFIA
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9)
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5)
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)TIPTOES
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9)
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7)
Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7)EXHALES
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9)SATURDAYS
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5)VISOR
6 Church official acquires a pile (7)
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7)REPLETE
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)
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Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6) VERIFY
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5) SYLPH
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9) TESTAMENT
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7) REGULAR
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7) RATAFIA
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9) AUSTR(AL)IA
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5)
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9)
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7) DECLAIM*
Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7) EX HALE S
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9) (SAT)URDAYS
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5)
6 Church official acquires a pile (7)
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7)
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7) (NOMAD<=)(IC)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)
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Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6) VERIFY
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5) SYLPH
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9) TESTAMENT
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7) REGULAR
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7) RATAFIA
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9) AUSTR(AL)IA
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5) NATAL
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9) OVERSTOCK
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7) DECLAIM*
Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7) EX HALE S
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9) (SAT)URDAYS
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5) VISOR
6 Church official acquires a pile (7) REACTOR
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7) REPLETE
18 They are found among the reeds (7)
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7) (NOMAD<=)(IC)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)
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Across
1 Lower the record in clothing (7) DEPRESS
5 Check very fiery disposition (6) VERIFY
9 Spirit of a slender maiden? (5) SYLPH
10 Will students take it and worshippers say it before time? (9) TESTAMENT
11 Rare ornamentation around geometric pattern for frequent patron (7) REGULAR
12 Cordial gathering at a fair (7) RATAFIA
13 Means to shake lions' prides (5) MANES
14 Little boy in one country or another (9) AUSTR(AL)IA
16 Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension (9) NERVOUSLY
19 Place of birth (5) NATAL
21 Walks quietly to provide info to vacuous examinees (7)TIPTOES
23 Equip group with sleeve adornment (7)ARMBAND
24 If you do this, things may not go off the shelf quickly (9) OVERSTOCK
25 Hang medical man's animal (5)DRAPE
26 Sailor boy? One of four (6)SEASON
27 Botched-up medical lecture (7) DECLAIM*
Down
1 Record on border by one country is of class distinction (14) DISCRIMINATION
2 Only GOP can make out the figure (7) POLYGON
3 Once healthy, son lets it all out (7) EX HALE S
4 Relaxed, to begin with, such are these times! (9) (SAT)URDAYS
5 A face-saving device in Medieval times (5) VISOR
6 Church official acquires a pile (7) REACTOR
7 Dissatisfied with French flute going awry (7)FRETFUL
8 What a disappointed person might say after awakening (2,3,3,1,5)IT WAS ALL A DREAM
15 Journalist, going after bird, indulged in frolic (9)SKYLARKED
17 Agent, allowed ultimate luxuriance, is fully satisfied (7) REPLETE
18 They are found among the reeds (7)OBOISTS
19 Wandering in-charge follows rise of Pythias's friend (7) (NOMAD<=)(IC)
20 Singsong syllables from coach — old, old cricketer (3-2-2)TRA-LA-LA
22 Clipped opening of speech on crescent part (5)SHORN
:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!
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1 Crimes committed with collusion behind bars, damaging pieces of work (6,4) INSIDE JOBS
6 Mark causing alarm, no end (4)
9 Helps a farm labourer after loans (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
10 Indian’s home, Central America (4)
12 Typical member of parliament, perhaps (14) REPRESENTATIVE
14 A Spaniard, and native of one African country, heading off (7)
15 Racing driver we upset during launch (7)
16 Girl with mate back on one of the Canary Islands (2,5)
19 Clown making most of mistake in part of theatre (7)
21 Lawyer Perry and policeman George on course for state boundary (5-5,4) MASON-DIXON LINE
23 Crucifix over entrance (4)
24 Free enterprise supporter in Moscow, say, is tense (10)
25 Pay close attention to college turning (4)
26 Daily row about Germany’s leader, not a real threat (5,5)
Down
1 Disliking work, I must get led astray (4)
2 Seeing that about open (7)
3 Lies stranded, unfortunately, in remote spot (6,6) DESERT ISLAND
4 Lexicographer producing Gospel, very new (7)
5 Fruit bats (7)
7 Insincere talk in a rural Mexican bar (7)
8 Official car leaving property (4,6)
11 Cook so keen to make a flan (8,4)
13 Foolish male, fellow crossing one place in field (5,3-2)
17 Faint in narrow defile abroad (4,3)
18 Jumping bail, seaman, a pantomime hero (3,4)
19 Papers supporting professional image (7)
20 Rating showed card (7)
22 Ringo, short celebrity (4)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle7116695.ece
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1 Crimes committed with collusion behind bars, damaging pieces of work (6,4) INSIDE JOBS
6 Mark causing alarm, no end (4) SCAR
9 Helps a farm labourer after loans (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
10 Indian’s home, Central America (4) INCA
12 Typical member of parliament, perhaps (14) REPRESENTATIVE
14 A Spaniard, and native of one African country, heading off (7)
15 Racing driver we upset during launch (7)
16 Girl with mate back on one of the Canary Islands (2,5)
19 Clown making most of mistake in part of theatre (7)
21 Lawyer Perry and policeman George on course for state boundary (5-5,4) MASON-DIXON LINE
23 Crucifix over entrance (4)
24 Free enterprise supporter in Moscow, say, is tense (10)
25 Pay close attention to college turning (4) NOTE
26 Daily row about Germany’s leader, not a real threat (5,5)
Down
1 Disliking work, I must get led astray (4) IDLE
2 Seeing that about open (7)
3 Lies stranded, unfortunately, in remote spot (6,6) DESERT ISLAND
4 Lexicographer producing Gospel, very new (7)
5 Fruit bats (7)
7 Insincere talk in a rural Mexican bar (7)
8 Official car leaving property (4,6)
11 Cook so keen to make a flan (8,4)
13 Foolish male, fellow crossing one place in field (5,3-2)
17 Faint in narrow defile abroad (4,3)
18 Jumping bail, seaman, a pantomime hero (3,4)
19 Papers supporting professional image (7)
20 Rating showed card (7)
22 Ringo, short celebrity (4) STAR(R)
