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

Across
1 Fanatics with right companions (7)
5 Organised files, taking time to check (6) STIFLE
11 Upset fortune-teller inhales thousand smells (5) REE(K)S<-
12 Revenge’s no good! To arrest cheat, call everyone together again! (9)
13 You finally entered set with small boxes (6)CLOUTS
14 Expeditious games on plant-hedge (8)
16 A milk product not harmed by a spiritual practice (4) YOGA
17 Record, wet or otherwise! It’s high time! (5,5)
20 Scam unearthed, reporter stunned (10)CONFOUNDED
21 Outhouse for Pole & Pole (4)
24 Furnace for burning men I kill (4,4) LIME KILN
26 Fearless woman’s love — Spinner’s charmed, initially (6)
28 Upset confidences if out when settled (9) ENSCONCED*-if
29 Never-ending articles about one model dish (5)
30 Former flame’s call to arouse (6) (EX)(CITE)
31 Right after hundred, pointless dismissal in the game (7)
Down
2 Instrument manufactured a green rod (4,5)REED ORGAN
3 Energy Tzars circulated was artificial (6)
4 Northward drive to small town (4)
6 Determination to capture back a metropolis (8)
7 Supports daughter with payments (5)
8 A person who sends you out, with or without right! (7)
9 Not rich, yet owning a place in Tamil Nadu (6)TRICHY
10 Dewberries finally crushed and squeezed (9)
15 Mechanism in arms of flight carrying fabric (9)
18 Equip with arms to wipe a nose properly (9) WEAPONISE
19 Monument that’s foundation for Tiruchirappalli’s origin? (8) ROCKFORT (CD)
20 Oddly, Michelangelo left him an organised institution (7) COLLEGE*-him an
22 React drunkenly following a little nip of divine liquid (6) NECTAR
23 Item sent up around end of November, originally conforms to standard of measurement (6)
25 Eleventh of hemidemisemiquavers followed by Ukulele’s lead? That’s how it appears in melody (5)MUSIC
27 Sixth month for a Jew among Jemadars (4)

Across
1 Fanatics with right companions (7) FRIENDS
5 Organised files, taking time to check (6) STIFLE
11 Upset fortune-teller inhales thousand smells (5) REE(K)S<-
12 Revenge’s no good! To arrest cheat, call everyone together again! (9) RECOVENE
13 You finally entered set with small boxes (6)CLOUTS
14 Expeditious games on plant-hedge (8) QUICKSET
16 A milk product not harmed by a spiritual practice (4) YOGA
17 Record, wet or otherwise! It’s high time! (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
20 Scam unearthed, reporter stunned (10)CONFOUNDED
21 Outhouse for Pole & Pole (4) BARN
24 Furnace for burning men I kill (4,4) LIME KILN
26 Fearless woman’s love — Spinner’s charmed, initially (6)
28 Upset confidences if out when settled (9) ENSCONCED*-if
29 Never-ending articles about one model dish (5)
30 Former flame’s call to arouse (6) (EX)(CITE)
31 Right after hundred, pointless dismissal in the game (7)
Down
2 Instrument manufactured a green rod (4,5)REED ORGAN
3 Energy Tzars circulated was artificial (6)
4 Northward drive to small town (4)
6 Determination to capture back a metropolis (8)
7 Supports daughter with payments (5)
8 A person who sends you out, with or without right! (7)
9 Not rich, yet owning a place in Tamil Nadu (6)TRICHY
10 Dewberries finally crushed and squeezed (9)
15 Mechanism in arms of flight carrying fabric (9)
18 Equip with arms to wipe a nose properly (9) WEAPONISE
19 Monument that’s foundation for Tiruchirappalli’s origin? (8) ROCKFORT (CD)
20 Oddly, Michelangelo left him an organised institution (7) COLLEGE*-him an
22 React drunkenly following a little nip of divine liquid (6) NECTAR
23 Item sent up around end of November, originally conforms to standard of measurement (6)
25 Eleventh of hemidemisemiquavers followed by Ukulele’s lead? That’s how it appears in melody (5)MUSIC
27 Sixth month for a Jew among Jemadars (4)

Across
1 Fanatics with right companions (7) FRIENDS
5 Organised files, taking time to check (6) STIFLE
11 Upset fortune-teller inhales thousand smells (5) REE(K)S<-
12 Revenge’s no good! To arrest cheat, call everyone together again! (9) RECOVENE
13 You finally entered set with small boxes (6)CLOUTS
14 Expeditious games on plant-hedge (8) QUICKSET
16 A milk product not harmed by a spiritual practice (4) YOGA
17 Record, wet or otherwise! It’s high time! (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
20 Scam unearthed, reporter stunned (10)CONFOUNDED
21 Outhouse for Pole & Pole (4) BARN
24 Furnace for burning men I kill (4,4) LIME KILN
26 Fearless woman’s love — Spinner’s charmed, initially (6)
28 Upset confidences if out when settled (9) ENSCONCED*-if
29 Never-ending articles about one model dish (5) RAITA
30 Former flame’s call to arouse (6) (EX)(CITE)
31 Right after hundred, pointless dismissal in the game (7)
Down
2 Instrument manufactured a green rod (4,5)REED ORGAN
3 Energy Tzars circulated was artificial (6) ERSATZ
4 Northward drive to small town (4)
6 Determination to capture back a metropolis (8) TENACITY
7 Supports daughter with payments (5)
8 A person who sends you out, with or without right! (7)
9 Not rich, yet owning a place in Tamil Nadu (6)TRICHY
10 Dewberries finally crushed and squeezed (9)
15 Mechanism in arms of flight carrying fabric (9)
18 Equip with arms to wipe a nose properly (9) WEAPONISE
19 Monument that’s foundation for Tiruchirappalli’s origin? (8) ROCKFORT (CD)
20 Oddly, Michelangelo left him an organised institution (7) COLLEGE*-him an
22 React drunkenly following a little nip of divine liquid (6) NECTAR
23 Item sent up around end of November, originally conforms to standard of measurement (6) METRIC
25 Eleventh of hemidemisemiquavers followed by Ukulele’s lead? That’s how it appears in melody (5)MUSIC
27 Sixth month for a Jew among Jemadars (4) ADAR

Across
1 Fanatics with right companions (7) FRIENDS
5 Organised files, taking time to check (6) STIFLE
11 Upset fortune-teller inhales thousand smells (5) REE(K)S<-
12 Revenge’s no good! To arrest cheat, call everyone together again! (9) RECOVENE
13 You finally entered set with small boxes (6)CLOUTS
14 Expeditious games on plant-hedge (8) QUICKSET
16 A milk product not harmed by a spiritual practice (4) YOGA
17 Record, wet or otherwise! It’s high time! (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
20 Scam unearthed, reporter stunned (10)CONFOUNDED
21 Outhouse for Pole & Pole (4) BARN
24 Furnace for burning men I kill (4,4) LIME KILN
26 Fearless woman’s love — Spinner’s charmed, initially (6)HEROIC
28 Upset confidences if out when settled (9) ENSCONCED*-if
29 Never-ending articles about one model dish (5) RAITA
30 Former flame’s call to arouse (6) (EX)(CITE)
31 Right after hundred, pointless dismissal in the game (7)CRICKET
Down
2 Instrument manufactured a green rod (4,5)REED ORGAN
3 Energy Tzars circulated was artificial (6) ERSATZ
4 Northward drive to small town (4)DORP
6 Determination to capture back a metropolis (8) TENACITY
7 Supports daughter with payments (5)FEEDS
8 A person who sends you out, with or without right! (7)EJECTOR
9 Not rich, yet owning a place in Tamil Nadu (6)TRICHY
10 Dewberries finally crushed and squeezed (9)SCRUNCHED
15 Mechanism in arms of flight carrying fabric (9)FLINTLOCK
18 Equip with arms to wipe a nose properly (9) WEAPONISE
19 Monument that’s foundation for Tiruchirappalli’s origin? (8) ROCKFORT (CD)
20 Oddly, Michelangelo left him an organised institution (7) COLLEGE*-him an
22 React drunkenly following a little nip of divine liquid (6) NECTAR
23 Item sent up around end of November, originally conforms to standard of measurement (6) METRIC
25 Eleventh of hemidemisemiquavers followed by Ukulele’s lead? That’s how it appears in melody (5)MUSIC
27 Sixth month for a Jew among Jemadars (4) ADAR

:clap::clap::clap: A nice pangram from the NITian taking us on a Trichy tour!

ACROSS1 Don’t begin work to pitch for source of energy (8)
5 Monied enough to get purgative (6) EMODIN
10 Sisterhood with more-than-enough needlework (7)
11 Doctor’s order: take time off — a bit!(7) MODICUM
12 Not present to say ‘Here!’ (6)
14 If someone takes you to them, you’re done (8)
15 Medico cut short (3)
17 Wheels of fortune? (4)
18 Almost usual song expending time will get you the product (9) COMMODITY
21 Resort 11’s taken unhesitatingly is irregular (9) SPASMODIC
24 Hard trouble from icy fall (4)
27 See about Hindu leader’s Nepalese village (3)
29 Manufacturer of protective clothing to supply large car timelessly (8)
30 Mimic and copper get brief summary from France (6)
32 Fashionable dressmaker’s leading in style (7) MODISTE
33 Pretty girl got up with pal (7)
34 Change Ministry of Defence provided with ultimate strategy (6)
35 This beats US patrol’s dithering (8)

DOWN
1 Old boy finds twisted cleats a hindrance (8)
2 Central slum politician has problem following single,large payment (4,3)
3 See 19 (6)
4 Fabricator said to produce instrument (4)
6 Irish region cares about extraordinary lad (8)
7 Most problematical ties resolved following return of investigators (7)
8 Which means everything has been cleaned up (2,4)
9 All alms I'm distributing in briefcorrespondence (5,4)
13 Resting place put up in a book section (1,1,1)
16 My noted presentation includes bridgeplayer wearing a small crown (9)
19 and 3 US finalises do's for resolving Sri Lanka’s problems, say (6,2,6)
20 Struggle with fish (8)
22 Groomed dog helped one to get out (7)
23 When doubled, it’s a lively dance (3)
25 An agile performer, a sort of burglar, about to hold up (7)
26 Headmaster goes round Indian mother in Turkish bath (6)
28 Observation post employs the works (6)
31 German woman starts false rumour about underwear (4)

ACROSS
1 Don’t begin work to pitch for source of energy (8)
5 Monied enough to get purgative (6)
10 Sisterhood with more-than-enough needlework (7)
11 Doctor’s order: take time off — a bit!(7) MO DIC[-t]UM
12 Not present to say ‘Here!’ (6)
14 If someone takes you to them, you’re done (8) CLEANERS
15 Medico cut short (3)
17 Wheels of fortune? (4)
18 Almost usual song expending time will get you the product (9) (COMMO[-n])(DIT[-t]Y)
21 Resort 11’s taken unhesitatingly is irregular (9) (SPAS)(MODIC[-um])
24 Hard trouble from icy fall (4)
27 See about Hindu leader’s Nepalese village (3)
29 Manufacturer of protective clothing to supply large car timelessly (8)
30 Mimic and copper get brief summary from France (6)
32 Fashionable dressmaker’s leading in style (7) MODISTE
33 Pretty girl got up with pal (7)
34 Change Ministry of Defence provided with ultimate strategy (6)
35 This beats US patrol’s dithering (8)

DOWN

1 Old boy finds twisted cleats a hindrance (8)
2 Central slum politician has problem following single,large payment (4,3)
3 See 19 (6)
4 Fabricator said to produce instrument (4)
6 Irish region cares about extraordinary lad (8)
7 Most problematical ties resolved following return of investigators (7)
8 Which means everything has been cleaned up (2,4)
9 All alms I'm distributing in briefcorrespondence (5,4)
13 Resting place put up in a book section (1,1,1)
16 My noted presentation includes bridgeplayer wearing a small crown (9)
19 and 3 US finalises do's for resolving Sri Lanka’s problems, say (6,2,6)
20 Struggle with fish (8)

22 Groomed dog helped one to get out (7)
23 When doubled, it’s a lively dance (3)
25 An agile performer, a sort of burglar, about to hold up (7)
26 Headmaster goes round Indian mother in Turkish bath (6)
28 Observation post employs the works (6)
31 German woman starts false rumour about underwear (4)

CONSOLIDATING & ADDING

ACROSS
1 Don’t begin work to pitch for source of energy (8)
5 Monied enough to get purgative (6) EMODIN
10 Sisterhood with more-than-enough needlework (7)
11 Doctor’s order: take time off — a bit!(7) MO DIC[-t]UM
12 Not present to say ‘Here!’ (6)
14 If someone takes you to them, you’re done (8) CLEANERS
15 Medico cut short (3)
17 Wheels of fortune? (4)
18 Almost usual song expending time will get you the product (9) (COMMO[-n])(DIT[-t]Y)
21 Resort 11’s taken unhesitatingly is irregular (9) (SPAS)(MODIC[-um])
24 Hard trouble from icy fall (4)
27 See about Hindu leader’s Nepalese village (3)
29 Manufacturer of protective clothing to supply large car timelessly (8)
30 Mimic and copper get brief summary from France (6)
32 Fashionable dressmaker’s leading in style (7) MODISTE
33 Pretty girl got up with pal (7)
34 Change Ministry of Defence provided with ultimate strategy (6) MODIFY
35 This beats US patrol’s dithering (8)
DOWN
1 Old boy finds twisted cleats a hindrance (8)
2 Central slum politician has problem following single,large payment (4,3) LUMP SUM
3 See 19 (6)
4 Fabricator said to produce instrument (4)
6 Irish region cares about extraordinary lad (8)
7 Most problematical ties resolved following return of investigators (7) DICIEST
8 Which means everything has been cleaned up (2,4)
9 All alms I'm distributing in briefcorrespondence (5,4) SMALL MAIL
13 Resting place put up in a book section (1,1,1)
16 My noted presentation includes bridgeplayer wearing a small crown (9)
19 and 3 US finalises do's for resolving Sri Lanka’s problems, say (6,2,6)
20 Struggle with fish (8)
22 Groomed dog helped one to get out (7)
23 When doubled, it’s a lively dance (3)
25 An agile performer, a sort of burglar, about to hold up (7)
26 Headmaster goes round Indian mother in Turkish bath (6) HAMMA
28 Observation post employs the works (6)
31 German woman starts false rumour about underwear (4)

ACROSS
1 Don’t begin work to pitch for source of energy (8)OILFIELD
5 Monied enough to get purgative (6) EMODIN
10 Sisterhood with more-than-enough needlework (7)
11 Doctor’s order: take time off — a bit!(7) MO DIC[-t]UM
12 Not present to say ‘Here!’ (6)ABSENT
14 If someone takes you to them, you’re done (8) CLEANERS
15 Medico cut short (3)DOC
17 Wheels of fortune? (4)
18 Almost usual song expending time will get you the product (9) (COMMO[-n])(DIT[-t]Y)
21 Resort 11’s taken unhesitatingly is irregular (9) (SPAS)(MODIC[-um])
24 Hard trouble from icy fall (4)
27 See about Hindu leader’s Nepalese village (3)
29 Manufacturer of protective clothing to supply large car timelessly (8)
30 Mimic and copper get brief summary from France (6)
32 Fashionable dressmaker’s leading in style (7) MODISTE
33 Pretty girl got up with pal (7)
34 Change Ministry of Defence provided with ultimate strategy (6) MODIFY
35 This beats US patrol’s dithering (8)
DOWN
1 Old boy finds twisted cleats a hindrance (8)OBSTACLE
2 Central slum politician has problem following single,large payment (4,3) LUMP SUM
3 See 19 (6)
4 Fabricator said to produce instrument (4)
6 Irish region cares about extraordinary lad (8)
7 Most problematical ties resolved following return of investigators (7) DICIEST
8 Which means everything has been cleaned up (2,4)NO MESS
9 All alms I'm distributing in briefcorrespondence (5,4) SMALL MAIL
13 Resting place put up in a book section (1,1,1)
16 My noted presentation includes bridgeplayer wearing a small crown (9)
19 and 3 US finalises do's for resolving Sri Lanka’s problems, say (6,2,6)
20 Struggle with fish (8)
22 Groomed dog helped one to get out (7)
23 When doubled, it’s a lively dance (3)
25 An agile performer, a sort of burglar, about to hold up (7)
26 Headmaster goes round Indian mother in Turkish bath (6) HAMMAM
28 Observation post employs the works (6)
31 German woman starts false rumour about underwear (4)

ACROSS
1 Don’t begin work to pitch for source of energy (8)OILFIELD
5 Monied enough to get purgative (6) EMODIN
10 Sisterhood with more-than-enough needlework (7)SAMPLER
11 Doctor’s order: take time off — a bit!(7) MO DIC[-t]UM
12 Not present to say ‘Here!’ (6)ABSENT
14 If someone takes you to them, you’re done (8) CLEANERS
15 Medico cut short (3)DOC
17 Wheels of fortune? (4)LIMO
18 Almost usual song expending time will get you the product (9) (COMMO[-n])(DIT[-t]Y)
21 Resort 11’s taken unhesitatingly is irregular (9) (SPAS)(MODIC[-um])
24 Hard trouble from icy fall (4)HAIL
27 See about Hindu leader’s Nepalese village (3)LHO
29 Manufacturer of protective clothing to supply large car timelessly (8)ARMOURER
30 Mimic and copper get brief summary from France (6)APERCU
32 Fashionable dressmaker’s leading in style (7) MODISTE
33 Pretty girl got up with pal (7)ROSEBUD
34 Change Ministry of Defence provided with ultimate strategy (6) MODIFY
35 This beats US patrol’s dithering (8)PULSATOR
DOWN
1 Old boy finds twisted cleats a hindrance (8)OBSTACLE
2 Central slum politician has problem following single,large payment (4,3) LUMP SUM
3 See 19 (6)
4 Fabricator said to produce instrument (4)LYRE
6 Irish region cares about extraordinary lad (8)MIDLANDS
7 Most problematical ties resolved following return of investigators (7) DICIEST
8 Which means everything has been cleaned up (2,4)NO MESS
9 All alms I'm distributing in briefcorrespondence (5,4) SMALL MAIL
13 Resting place put up in a book section (1,1,1)T,O,C
16 My noted presentation includes bridgeplayer wearing a small crown (9)CORONETED
19 and 3 US finalises do's for resolving Sri Lanka’s problems, say (6,2,6)ISSUES OF ISLAND
20 Struggle with fish (8)FLOUNDER
22 Groomed dog helped one to get out (7)POMADED
23 When doubled, it’s a lively dance (3)CHA
25 An agile performer, a sort of burglar, about to hold up (7)ACROBAT
26 Headmaster goes round Indian mother in Turkish bath (6) HAMMAM
28 Observation post employs the works (6)OPUSES
31 German woman starts false rumour about underwear (4)FRAU

:clap::clap::clap: A Modi special improvised specially to suit the election result mood! Well-done, Gridman!

Across
1 Agree, initially, about new hotel by new motorway (8)
5 Pale china stopper (6)
9 Carry on about heading for Harwich, far off accommodation for ships (8)
10 Dog’s strong point after bit of breeding (6)
12 Monk astride large beast of burden (5)
13 Disabled, one during dash in battle (2,7)
15 Pessimist’s frame of mind in retreat, confronting trader (4,8)
18 Labour group on seminar (7,5)
21 Picture that woman getting in pub round (5,4)
22 Playwright from Troon? Unlikely (5)
23 Batsman’s stroke, good cut (6)
25 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8)
26 Sailor needs to be given purpose (6)
27 Information on summit in bureaucratic language (8)
Down
1 When one chooses a serge (2,4) AT WILL
2 Eat out, then secure the wherewithal for a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
3 Showman from Niagara River port shown on leaflet (7,4) BUFFALO BILL
4 One clasping crocodile in confusion? (6-6) HUGGER-MUGGER
6 Commander from Niagara (3) AGA
7 Star embraced by young woman in gambling centre (3,5)
8 Set off from public school in time (8)
11 Travelling OK, on reliable part of the London Underground (8,4)
14 Accomplices in case? Scores, I suspect (11)
16 Mean to travel round with one learner driver in the gloaming (8)
17 Lacking practical expertise, member beginning to criticise musical (8)
19 Sculpted figure, say, university acquired (6)
20 Jacket in tan, or a khaki (6)
24 Hint, hint left ignored (3)

Across
1 Agree, initially, about new hotel by new motorway (8)
5 Pale china stopper (6)
9 Carry on about heading for Harwich, far off accommodation for ships (8)
10 Dog’s strong point after bit of breeding (6)
12 Monk astride large beast of burden (5)
13 Disabled, one during dash in battle (2,7) EL ALAMEIN
15 Pessimist’s frame of mind in retreat, confronting trader (4,8)
18 Labour group on seminar (7,5)
21 Picture that woman getting in pub round (5,4)
22 Playwright from Troon? Unlikely (5)
23 Batsman’s stroke, good cut (6)
25 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8) MINISTER
26 Sailor needs to be given purpose (6)
27 Information on summit in bureaucratic language (8)
Down
1 When one chooses a serge (2,4) AT WILL
2 Eat out, then secure the wherewithal for a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
3 Showman from Niagara River port shown on leaflet (7,4) BUFFALO BILL
4 One clasping crocodile in confusion? (6-6) HUGGER-MUGGER
6 Commander from Niagara (3) AGA
7 Star embraced by young woman in gambling centre (3,5)
8 Set off from public school in time (8)
11 Travelling OK, on reliable part of the London Underground (8,4) BAKERLOO LINE
14 Accomplices in case? Scores, I suspect (11) ACCESSORIES
16 Mean to travel round with one learner driver in the gloaming (8)
17 Lacking practical expertise, member beginning to criticise musical (8)
19 Sculpted figure, say, university acquired (6)
20 Jacket in tan, or a khaki (6) ANORAK
24 Hint, hint left ignored (3)

Across
1 Agree, initially, about new hotel by new motorway (8)
5 Pale china stopper (6)
9 Carry on about heading for Harwich, far off accommodation for ships (8)WHARFAGE
10 Dog’s strong point after bit of breeding (6)
12 Monk astride large beast of burden (5)LLAMA
13 Disabled, one during dash in battle (2,7)
15 Pessimist’s frame of mind in retreat, confronting trader (4,8)
18 Labour group on seminar (7,5)
21 Picture that woman getting in pub round (5,4)
22 Playwright from Troon? Unlikely (5)
23 Batsman’s stroke, good cut (6)
25 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8)
26 Sailor needs to be given purpose (6)
27 Information on summit in bureaucratic language (8)
Down
1 When one chooses a serge (2,4) AT WILL
2 Eat out, then secure the wherewithal for a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
3 Showman from Niagara River port shown on leaflet (7,4) BUFFALO BILL
4 One clasping crocodile in confusion? (6-6) HUGGER-MUGGER
6 Commander from Niagara (3) AGA
7 Star embraced by young woman in gambling centre (3,5)
8 Set off from public school in time (8)
11 Travelling OK, on reliable part of the London Underground (8,4)
14 Accomplices in case? Scores, I suspect (11)ACCESSORIES
16 Mean to travel round with one learner driver in the gloaming (8)
17 Lacking practical expertise, member beginning to criticise musical (8)
19 Sculpted figure, say, university acquired (6)STATUE
20 Jacket in tan, or a khaki (6)
24 Hint, hint left ignored (3)CUE

Across
1 Agree, initially, about new hotel by new motorway (8)AUTOBAHN
5 Pale china stopper (6)PALLID
9 Carry on about heading for Harwich, far off accommodation for ships (8)WHARFAGE
10 Dog’s strong point after bit of breeding (6)BASSET
12 Monk astride large beast of burden (5)LLAMA
13 Disabled, one during dash in battle (2,7)EL ALAMEIN
15 Pessimist’s frame of mind in retreat, confronting trader (4,8)DOOM MERCHANT
18 Labour group on seminar (7,5)WORKING CLASS
21 Picture that woman getting in pub round (5,4)LOCAL HERO
22 Playwright from Troon? Unlikely (5)ORTON
23 Batsman’s stroke, good cut (6)GLANCE
25 Clergyman, one entering cathedral (8)MINISTER
26 Sailor needs to be given purpose (6)TARGET
27 Information on summit in bureaucratic language (8)NEWSPEAK
Down
1 When one chooses a serge (2,4) AT WILL
2 Eat out, then secure the wherewithal for a drink (3,3) TEA BAG
3 Showman from Niagara River port shown on leaflet (7,4) BUFFALO BILL
4 One clasping crocodile in confusion? (6-6) HUGGER-MUGGER
6 Commander from Niagara (3) AGA
7 Star embraced by young woman in gambling centre (3,5)LAS VEGAS
8 Set off from public school in time (8)DETONATE
11 Travelling OK, on reliable part of the London Underground (8,4)BAKERLOO LINE
14 Accomplices in case? Scores, I suspect (11)ACCESSORIES
16 Mean to travel round with one learner driver in the gloaming (8)TWILIGHT
17 Lacking practical expertise, member beginning to criticise musical (8)ARMCHAIR
19 Sculpted figure, say, university acquired (6)STATUE
20 Jacket in tan, or a khaki (6)ANORAK
24 Hint, hint left ignored (3)CUE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

(previous post had been overlooked by me!:oops:)

Across
1 Ball observed in later part of day? (4)
3 Ordered odd bits of ribs with fine steak as morning meals (10)
10 What’s used to provide water to nourish dogs with 'em say? (4,5)
11 Take it so that docs mind their own business (5)
12 Daughter of Spanish king’s an early child (7)
13 Nick receives tip-off to be deeply critical (3-4)
14 Musical score’s out of print with time (5)
15 Cleans plastic covering one plant (7)
18 You mumbled wrong answer — take back your words! (7)
21 Melon cultivation brings yellow fruit (5) LEMON
24 Reacted badly, yet provided what is required (7) CATERED
26 When returning, car crashes with same odds — that’s the irony (7) SACRCASM
27 A grand box provided with new key for weapon? (5)
28 What’s light 'round bats and English golf clubs? (9)
29 Curiously it’s long … and is a lot like the longest day! (10)
30 James Potter carries this mark (4)
Down
1 Greek character gets females at home to make cake (6)
2 Swamps restored for wolves (9)
4 Strange sea-men return for cake (3,4)
5 Sailor deviously nets snake and stays away (7) ABSENTS
6 Get lift up apartment’s first level? (7)
7 Very hip (modern) title for Persian monarchs (5)
8 Knight spoke fluently before English king to get cake (8)
9 Tuning pegs around one? Nearly a piece of cake! (6)
16 Worker takes a look inside bowl to find melon (9)
17 Caught up with accountant to get keys, but the young left for snacks (8)
19 The dedicated are sent to work (7)
20 Shiny fresh 'n green leaves are grated in salad (7)
21 Sang a high note before making pasta (7) LASAGNA
22 Cold and endless preamble exercised (6)
23 Maid swept road in between (6)
25 Biting wit for fool ends in turn (5)

Across
1 Ball observed in later part of day? (4)
3 Ordered odd bits of ribs with fine steak as morning meals (10)BREAKFASTS
10 What’s used to provide water to nourish dogs with 'em say? (4,5)
11 Take it so that docs mind their own business (5)APPLE
12 Daughter of Spanish king’s an early child (7)
13 Nick receives tip-off to be deeply critical (3-4)NIT-PICK
14 Musical score’s out of print with time (5)
15 Cleans plastic covering one plant (7)
18 You mumbled wrong answer — take back your words! (7)
21 Melon cultivation brings yellow fruit (5) LEMON
24 Reacted badly, yet provided what is required (7) CATERED
26 When returning, car crashes with same odds — that’s the irony (7) SACRCASM
27 A grand box provided with new key for weapon? (5)
28 What’s light 'round bats and English golf clubs? (9)
29 Curiously it’s long … and is a lot like the longest day! (10)
30 James Potter carries this mark (4)
Down
1 Greek character gets females at home to make cake (6)MUFFIN
2 Swamps restored for wolves (9)OVERFLOWS
4 Strange sea-men return for cake (3,4)
5 Sailor deviously nets snake and stays away (7) ABSENTS
6 Get lift up apartment’s first level? (7)
7 Very hip (modern) title for Persian monarchs (5)
8 Knight spoke fluently before English king to get cake (8)
9 Tuning pegs around one? Nearly a piece of cake! (6)
16 Worker takes a look inside bowl to find melon (9)
17 Caught up with accountant to get keys, but the young left for snacks (8)
19 The dedicated are sent to work (7)
20 Shiny fresh 'n green leaves are grated in salad (7)
21 Sang a high note before making pasta (7) LASAGNA
22 Cold and endless preamble exercised (6)
23 Maid swept road in between (6)
25 Biting wit for fool ends in turn (5)

Across
1 Ball observed in later part of day? (4)
3 Ordered odd bits of ribs with fine steak as morning meals (10)
10 What’s used to provide water to nourish dogs with 'em say? (4,5)
11 Take it so that docs mind their own business (5)
12 Daughter of Spanish king’s an early child (7)
13 Nick receives tip-off to be deeply critical (3-4)
14 Musical score’s out of print with time (5)
15 Cleans plastic covering one plant (7)
18 You mumbled wrong answer — take back your words! (7)
21 Melon cultivation brings yellow fruit (5) LEMON
24 Reacted badly, yet provided what is required (7) CATERED
26 When returning, car crashes with same odds — that’s the irony (7) SACRCASM
27 A grand box provided with new key for weapon? (5)
28 What’s light 'round bats and English golf clubs? (9)
29 Curiously it’s long … and is a lot like the longest day! (10)
30 James Potter carries this mark (4) SPOT (T)
Down
1 Greek character gets females at home to make cake (6) MU FF IN
2 Swamps restored for wolves (9)
4 Strange sea-men return for cake (3,4)
5 Sailor deviously nets snake and stays away (7) ABSENTS
6 Get lift up apartment’s first level? (7)
7 Very hip (modern) title for Persian monarchs (5)
8 Knight spoke fluently before English king to get cake (8)
9 Tuning pegs around one? Nearly a piece of cake! (6)
16 Worker takes a look inside bowl to find melon (9) C(ANT)(A)(LO)UP
17 Caught up with accountant to get keys, but the young left for snacks (8) C UP CA KE[-y]S
19 The dedicated are sent to work (7)
20 Shiny fresh 'n green leaves are grated in salad (7)
21 Sang a high note before making pasta (7) LASAGNA
22 Cold and endless preamble exercised (6)
23 Maid swept road in between (6) AMID* ST
25 Biting wit for fool ends in turn (5)

Across
1 Ball observed in later part of day? (4)
3 Ordered odd bits of ribs with fine steak as morning meals (10) BREAKFASTS
10 What’s used to provide water to nourish dogs with 'em say? (4,5)
11 Take it so that docs mind their own business (5) APPLE
12 Daughter of Spanish king’s an early child (7)
13 Nick receives tip-off to be deeply critical (3-4) NIT-PICK
14 Musical score’s out of print with time (5)
15 Cleans plastic covering one plant (7)
18 You mumbled wrong answer — take back your words! (7)
21 Melon cultivation brings yellow fruit (5) LEMON
24 Reacted badly, yet provided what is required (7) CATERED
26 When returning, car crashes with same odds — that’s the irony (7) SACRCASM
27 A grand box provided with new key for weapon? (5)
28 What’s light 'round bats and English golf clubs? (9)
29 Curiously it’s long … and is a lot like the longest day! (10)
30 James Potter carries this mark (4) SPOT (T)
Down
1 Greek character gets females at home to make cake (6) MU FF IN
2 Swamps restored for wolves (9) OVERFLOWS
4 Strange sea-men return for cake (3,4) RUM-BABA
5 Sailor deviously nets snake and stays away (7) ABSENTS
6 Get lift up apartment’s first level? (7) FLATTEN
7 Very hip (modern) title for Persian monarchs (5) SOPHI
8 Knight spoke fluently before English king to get cake (8) SPEKKOEK
9 Tuning pegs around one? Nearly a piece of cake! (6) SPONGE
16 Worker takes a look inside bowl to find melon (9) C(ANT)(A)(LO)UP
17 Caught up with accountant to get keys, but the young left for snacks (8) C UP CA KE[-y]S
19 The dedicated are sent to work (7)
20 Shiny fresh 'n green leaves are grated in salad (7)
21 Sang a high note before making pasta (7) LASAGNA
22 Cold and endless preamble exercised (6)
23 Maid swept road in between (6) AMID* ST
25 Biting wit for fool ends in turn (5)

Across
1 Ball observed in later part of day? (4)MOON
3 Ordered odd bits of ribs with fine steak as morning meals (10) BREAKFASTS
10 What’s used to provide water to nourish dogs with 'em say? (4,5)FEED PUMPS
11 Take it so that docs mind their own business (5) APPLE
12 Daughter of Spanish king’s an early child (7)INFANTA
13 Nick receives tip-off to be deeply critical (3-4) NIT-PICK
14 Musical score’s out of print with time (5)OPERA
15 Cleans plastic covering one plant (7)SANICLE
18 You mumbled wrong answer — take back your words! (7)UNSWEAR
21 Melon cultivation brings yellow fruit (5) LEMON
24 Reacted badly, yet provided what is required (7) CATERED
26 When returning, car crashes with same odds — that’s the irony (7) SACRCASM
27 A grand box provided with new key for weapon? (5)KNIFE
28 What’s light 'round bats and English golf clubs? (9)ANGELFOOD
29 Curiously it’s long … and is a lot like the longest day! (10)SOLSTITIAL
30 James Potter carries this mark (4) SPOT (T)
Down
1 Greek character gets females at home to make cake (6) MU FF IN
2 Swamps restored for wolves (9) OVERFLOWS
4 Strange sea-men return for cake (3,4) RUM-BABA
5 Sailor deviously nets snake and stays away (7) ABSENTS
6 Get lift up apartment’s first level? (7) FLATTEN
7 Very hip (modern) title for Persian monarchs (5) SOPHI
8 Knight spoke fluently before English king to get cake (8) SPEKKOEK
9 Tuning pegs around one? Nearly a piece of cake! (6) SPONGE
16 Worker takes a look inside bowl to find melon (9) C(ANT)(A)(LO)UP
17 Caught up with accountant to get keys, but the young left for snacks (8) C UP CA KE[-y]S
19 The dedicated are sent to work (7)EARNEST
20 Shiny fresh 'n green leaves are grated in salad (7)RADIANT
21 Sang a high note before making pasta (7) LASAGNA
22 Cold and endless preamble exercised (6)MARBLE
23 Maid swept road in between (6) AMID* ST
25 Biting wit for fool ends in turn (5)TWIRL

:clap::clap::clap: A bit of hard work to get all the cakes the debut Exa has spread out for us! A delicious fare, nevertheless!

ACROSS
1 It keeps one down-to-earth (1-5) G-FORCE
5 Secret session about withholding outdated currency (8)
9 Fe or Li’s period of radioactive decay (4-4)
10 Is a snotty person full of it? (6)
11 He discerns the state of the atmosphere by processing raw methane (10) WEATHERMAN
12 Garland on a princess (4) LEIA
13 Disgust expressed in ensuing merriment (8)
16 Talent can be hidden (6) LATENT
17 He’s let off from responsibility (6)
19 Disadvantage of guzzling a primarily straight alcoholic drink endlessly (not a gin cocktail) (8)
21 Man city (4)
22 Repressed criminal arrested, held in (10)
25 A bunch of characters in Java, perhaps (6)
26 Upset about a boy having primarily secret affairs (8)
27 Pilot is inwardly strict, in a cold-hearted manner (8)
28 English setter, with onset of Salmonellosis, is throwing up (6) EMESIS

DOWN
2 Animal trapped in iron structure (5)
3 Primarily, replace equipment functioning improperly, that is, overhaul (5)
4 Renowned specialist admitted me in, by accident (7)
5 Ocean (French ocean) drowns model ship (7)
6 With a change of direction, discussion becomes innovative (7)
7 Mushrooms expired, stuffed into cases improperly (9)
8 Warned against free education (9)
14 Mineral obtained from devastated blast area (9)
15 Lunatic raging about the congress (9)
18 Madly angered (7)
19 Criticise drama show (7)
20 Struggle with food served up raw, at first (7)
23 Problem child (5)
24 Dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement over gaming console, so it’s said (5)

ACROSS
[/U][/B][/COLOR]1 It keeps one down-to-earth (1-5) G-FORCE
5 Secret session about withholding outdated currency (8) SESTERCE <-T
9 Fe or Li’s period of radioactive decay (4-4)
10 Is a snotty person full of it? (6)
11 He discerns the state of the atmosphere by processing raw methane (10) WEATHERMAN
12 Garland on a princess (4) LEIA
13 Disgust expressed in ensuing merriment (8) LA(UGH)TER
16 Talent can be hidden (6) LATENT
17 He’s let off from responsibility (6)
19 Disadvantage of guzzling a primarily straight alcoholic drink endlessly (not a gin cocktail) (8) DOWN[-ing*] SIDE
21 Man city (4)
22 Repressed criminal arrested, held in (10)
25 A bunch of characters in Java, perhaps (6)
26 Upset about a boy having primarily secret affairs (8) {LIA(I)(SON)S<-}
27 Pilot is inwardly strict, in a cold-hearted manner (8)
28 English setter, with onset of Salmonellosis, is throwing up (6) EMESIS

DOWN
2 Animal trapped in iron structure (5)
3 Primarily, replace equipment functioning improperly, that is, overhaul (5)
4 Renowned specialist admitted me in, by accident (7)
5 Ocean (French ocean) drowns model ship (7)
6 With a change of direction, discussion becomes innovative (7) SEMINA(L)[-r]
7 Mushrooms expired, stuffed into cases improperly (9)
8 Warned against free education (9)
14 Mineral obtained from devastated blast area (9)
15 Lunatic raging about the congress (9)
18 Madly angered (7)
19 Criticise drama show (7)
20 Struggle with food served up raw, at first (7)
23 Problem child (5)
24 Dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement over gaming console, so it’s said (5) [/LEFT]

ACROSS
[/U][/B][/COLOR]1 It keeps one down-to-earth (1-5) G-FORCE
5 Secret session about withholding outdated currency (8) SESTERCE
9 Fe or Li’s period of radioactive decay (4-4)
10 Is a snotty person full of it? (6)
11 He discerns the state of the atmosphere by processing raw methane (10) WEATHERMAN
12 Garland on a princess (4) LEIA
13 Disgust expressed in ensuing merriment (8) LA(UGH)TER
16 Talent can be hidden (6) LATENT
17 He’s let off from responsibility (6)
19 Disadvantage of guzzling a primarily straight alcoholic drink endlessly (not a gin cocktail) (8) DOWN[-ing*] SIDE
21 Man city (4) MALE
22 Repressed criminal arrested, held in (10)
25 A bunch of characters in Java, perhaps (6)
26 Upset about a boy having primarily secret affairs (8) {LIA(I)(SON)S<-}
27 Pilot is inwardly strict, in a cold-hearted manner (8)
28 English setter, with onset of Salmonellosis, is throwing up (6) EMESIS

DOWN
2 Animal trapped in iron structure (5)
3 Primarily, replace equipment functioning improperly, that is, overhaul (5) REFIT
4 Renowned specialist admitted me in, by accident (7) EMINENT
5 Ocean (French ocean) drowns model ship (7)
6 With a change of direction, discussion becomes innovative (7) SEMINA(L)[-r]
7 Mushrooms expired, stuffed into cases improperly (9)
8 Warned against free education (9) CAUTIONED
14 Mineral obtained from devastated blast area (9) ALABASTER
15 Lunatic raging about the congress (9)
18 Madly angered (7) ENRAGED
19 Criticise drama show (7)
20 Struggle with food served up raw, at first (7)
23 Problem child (5)
24 Dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement over gaming console, so it’s said (5) [/LEFT]

ACROSS
1 It keeps one down-to-earth (1-5) G-FORCE
5 Secret session about withholding outdated currency (8) SESTERCE
9 Fe or Li’s period of radioactive decay (4-4)HALF-LIFE
10 Is a snotty person full of it? (6)
11 He discerns the state of the atmosphere by processing raw methane (10) WEATHERMAN
12 Garland on a princess (4) LEIA
13 Disgust expressed in ensuing merriment (8) LA(UGH)TER
16 Talent can be hidden (6) LATENT
17 He’s let off from responsibility (6)
19 Disadvantage of guzzling a primarily straight alcoholic drink endlessly (not a gin cocktail) (8) DOWN[-ing*] SIDE
21 Man city (4) MALE
22 Repressed criminal arrested, held in (10)
25 A bunch of characters in Java, perhaps (6)
26 Upset about a boy having primarily secret affairs (8) {LIA(I)(SON)S<-}
27 Pilot is inwardly strict, in a cold-hearted manner (8)
28 English setter, with onset of Salmonellosis, is throwing up (6) EMESIS

DOWN
2 Animal trapped in iron structure (5)FRAME
3 Primarily, replace equipment functioning improperly, that is, overhaul (5) REFIT
4 Renowned specialist admitted me in, by accident (7) EMINENT
5 Ocean (French ocean) drowns model ship (7)STEAMER
6 With a change of direction, discussion becomes innovative (7) SEMINA(L)[-r]
7 Mushrooms expired, stuffed into cases improperly (9)
8 Warned against free education (9) CAUTIONED
14 Mineral obtained from devastated blast area (9) ALABASTER
15 Lunatic raging about the congress (9)
18 Madly angered (7) ENRAGED
19 Criticise drama show (7)
20 Struggle with food served up raw, at first (7)
23 Problem child (5)ISSUE
24 Dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement over gaming console, so it’s said (5)ENNUI

1 It keeps one down-to-earth (1-5) G-FORCE
5 Secret session about withholding outdated currency (8) SESTERCE
9 Fe or Li’s period of radioactive decay (4-4)HALF-LIFE
10 Is a snotty person full of it? (6)MUCOUS
11 He discerns the state of the atmosphere by processing raw methane (10) WEATHERMAN
12 Garland on a princess (4) LEIA
13 Disgust expressed in ensuing merriment (8) LA(UGH)TER
16 Talent can be hidden (6) LATENT
17 He’s let off from responsibility (6)MANTLE
19 Disadvantage of guzzling a primarily straight alcoholic drink endlessly (not a gin cocktail) (8) DOWN[-ing*] SIDE
21 Man city (4) MALE
22 Repressed criminal arrested, held in (10)RESTRAINED
25 A bunch of characters in Java, perhaps (6)STRING
26 Upset about a boy having primarily secret affairs (8) {LIA(I)(SON)S<-}
27 Pilot is inwardly strict, in a cold-hearted manner (8)FRIGIDLY
28 English setter, with onset of Salmonellosis, is throwing up (6) EMESIS

DOWN
2 Animal trapped in iron structure (5)FRAME
3 Primarily, replace equipment functioning improperly, that is, overhaul (5) REFIT
4 Renowned specialist admitted me in, by accident (7) EMINENT
5 Ocean (French ocean) drowns model ship (7)STEAMER
6 With a change of direction, discussion becomes innovative (7) SEMINA(L)[-r]
7 Mushrooms expired, stuffed into cases improperly (9)ESCALATES
8 Warned against free education (9) CAUTIONED
14 Mineral obtained from devastated blast area (9) ALABASTER
15 Lunatic raging about the congress (9)GATHERING
18 Madly angered (7) ENRAGED
19 Criticise drama show (7)DISPLAY
20 Struggle with food served up raw, at first (7)WARFARE
23 Problem child (5)ISSUE
24 Dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement over gaming console, so it’s said (5)ENNUI

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! It is raining new setters every day!

Across
1 Declare as true notice by adjudicator (7)
5 Kind of infection caused by a microbe mutating right away (7)
9 English county where you find cherubim shaking wildly (15)
10 A baby in the works? (6)
11 Off balance, politician retreated and allied with a group (8)
13 What Robin Hood might have liked to do at show’s end? (4,1,3) TAKE A BOW (CD)
15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)
18 Cruel or murderous (6)
19 The Almighty backs and follows helper, one who helps show the way (5,3)
22 A reasonable target of attack in straightforward sport (4,4)
24 Sphere of work of maid on training (6)
27 Convenience for smoker who won’t touch tobacco? (9,6) CIGARETTE HOLDER (CD)
28 Same as faithfulness, allegiance (7)
29 Kind of glass that could reveal one’s future? (7)

Down
1 Ban item surreptitiously going round (7)
2 Name of a conservative in position (5)
3 I’d aid Mary training to be a worker in a milk unit (9)
4 Rich in breakfast foods, say, generally hollow (4)
5 Female warrior or a male drinking up a very small amount (6)
6 Expels American found in military training establishment (5)
7 The old bend, if lacking energy and treated, may deprive one of judgment (9)
8 Cheese for an Ibsen girl in Costa Rica (7) C(HEDDA)R
12 Bed in company time! (3)
14 No wife in regal protection would be in full awareness (9) K(NO)(W)INGLY
16 Sound receiver record close to decay in this science (9)
17 Dismissing society in a trick the French way (3)
18 In the lab, foci get adjusted in such a lens (7)
20 Normal animal categories beginning to languish (7)
21 Workshop in technical institution set in modest surroundings (6) S(MIT)HY
23 Himalayan creature located right in the end (5)
25 Inspection of German car before time (5)
26 He fights for money and a posh car (4)

Across
1 Declare as true notice by adjudicator (7)
5 Kind of infection caused by a microbe mutating right away (7)
9 English county where you find cherubim shaking wildly (15) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
10 A baby in the works? (6)
11 Off balance, politician retreated and allied with a group (8)
13 What Robin Hood might have liked to do at show’s end? (4,1,3)
15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)
18 Cruel or murderous (6)
19 The Almighty backs and follows helper, one who helps show the way (5,3)
22 A reasonable target of attack in straightforward sport (4,4)
24 Sphere of work of maid on training (6)
27 Convenience for smoker who won’t touch tobacco? (9,6)
28 Same as faithfulness, allegiance (7)
29 Kind of glass that could reveal one’s future? (7)
Down
1 Ban item surreptitiously going round (7)
2 Name of a conservative in position (5)
3 I’d aid Mary training to be a worker in a milk unit (9) DAIRYMAID
4 Rich in breakfast foods, say, generally hollow (4)
5 Female warrior or a male drinking up a very small amount (6)
6 Expels American found in military training establishment (5)
7 The old bend, if lacking energy and treated, may deprive one of judgment (9)
8 Cheese for an Ibsen girl in Costa Rica (7)
12 Bed in company time! (3) COT
14 No wife in regal protection would be in full awareness (9)
16 Sound receiver record close to decay in this science (9)
17 Dismissing society in a trick the French way (3)
18 In the lab, foci get adjusted in such a lens (7) BIFOCAL
20 Normal animal categories beginning to languish (7)
21 Workshop in technical institution set in modest surroundings (6)
23 Himalayan creature located right in the end (5)
25 Inspection of German car before time (5) AUDIT
26 He fights for money and a posh car (4)

Across
1 Declare as true notice by adjudicator (7)
5 Kind of infection caused by a microbe mutating right away (7)
9 English county where you find cherubim shaking wildly (15) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
10 A baby in the works? (6)
11 Off balance, politician retreated and allied with a group (8)
13 What Robin Hood might have liked to do at show’s end? (4,1,3)
15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)
18 Cruel or murderous (6)
19 The Almighty backs and follows helper, one who helps show the way (5,3)
22 A reasonable target of attack in straightforward sport (4,4)
24 Sphere of work of maid on training (6)
27 Convenience for smoker who won’t touch tobacco? (9,6)
28 Same as faithfulness, allegiance (7)
29 Kind of glass that could reveal one’s future? (7)
Down
1 Ban item surreptitiously going round (7) AMBIENT
2 Name of a conservative in position (5) JACOB
3 I’d aid Mary training to be a worker in a milk unit (9) DAIRYMAID
4 Rich in breakfast foods, say, generally hollow (4) EGGY
5 Female warrior or a male drinking up a very small amount (6) AMAZON
6 Expels American found in military training establishment (5) OUSTS
7 The old bend, if lacking energy and treated, may deprive one of judgment (9)
8 Cheese for an Ibsen girl in Costa Rica (7)
12 Bed in company time! (3) COT
14 No wife in regal protection would be in full awareness (9)
16 Sound receiver record close to decay in this science (9)
17 Dismissing society in a trick the French way (3)
18 In the lab, foci get adjusted in such a lens (7) BIFOCAL
20 Normal animal categories beginning to languish (7)
21 Workshop in technical institution set in modest surroundings (6)
23 Himalayan creature located right in the end (5)
25 Inspection of German car before time (5) AUDIT
26 He fights for money and a posh car (4)

Consolidated:

Across
1 Declare as true notice by adjudicator (7)ADJUDGE
5 Kind of infection caused by a microbe mutating right away (7)
9 English county where you find cherubim shaking wildly (15) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
10 A baby in the works? (6)
11 Off balance, politician retreated and allied with a group (8)
13 What Robin Hood might have liked to do at show’s end? (4,1,3)TAKE A BOW(CD)
15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)
18 Cruel or murderous (6)BLOODY
19 The Almighty backs and follows helper, one who helps show the way (5,3)
22 A reasonable target of attack in straightforward sport (4,4)FAIR GAME
24 Sphere of work of maid on training (6)
27 Convenience for smoker who won’t touch tobacco? (9,6)CIGARETTE HOLDER(CD)
28 Same as faithfulness, allegiance (7)LOYALTY
29 Kind of glass that could reveal one’s future? (7)CRYSTAL
Down
1 Ban item surreptitiously going round (7) AMBIENT
2 Name of a conservative in position (5) JACOB
3 I’d aid Mary training to be a worker in a milk unit (9) DAIRYMAID
4 Rich in breakfast foods, say, generally hollow (4) EGGY
5 Female warrior or a male drinking up a very small amount (6) AMAZON
6 Expels American found in military training establishment (5) OUSTS
7 The old bend, if lacking energy and treated, may deprive one of judgment (9)
8 Cheese for an Ibsen girl in Costa Rica (7)C(HEDDA)R
12 Bed in company time! (3) COT
14 No wife in regal protection would be in full awareness (9)K(NO)(W)INGLY
16 Sound receiver record close to decay in this science (9)
17 Dismissing society in a trick the French way (3)
18 In the lab, foci get adjusted in such a lens (7) BIFOCAL
20 Normal animal categories beginning to languish (7)
21 Workshop in technical institution set in modest surroundings (6)S(MIT)HY
23 Himalayan creature located right in the end (5)
25 Inspection of German car before time (5) AUDIT
26 He fights for money and a posh car (4)

Across
1 Declare as true notice by adjudicator (7)ADJUDGE
5 Kind of infection caused by a microbe mutating right away (7) AMOEBIC
9 English county where you find cherubim shaking wildly (15) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
10 A baby in the works? (6) EMBRYO
11 Off balance, politician retreated and allied with a group (8) LOPSIDED
13 What Robin Hood might have liked to do at show’s end? (4,1,3)TAKE A BOW(CD)
15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)
18 Cruel or murderous (6)BLOODY
19 The Almighty backs and follows helper, one who helps show the way (5,3) GUIDE DOG
22 A reasonable target of attack in straightforward sport (4,4)FAIR GAME
24 Sphere of work of maid on training (6) DOMAIN
27 Convenience for smoker who won’t touch tobacco? (9,6)CIGARETTE HOLDER(CD)
28 Same as faithfulness, allegiance (7)LOYALTY
29 Kind of glass that could reveal one’s future? (7)CRYSTAL
Down
1 Ban item surreptitiously going round (7) AMBIENT
2 Name of a conservative in position (5) JACOB
3 I’d aid Mary training to be a worker in a milk unit (9) DAIRYMAID
4 Rich in breakfast foods, say, generally hollow (4) EGGY
5 Female warrior or a male drinking up a very small amount (6) AMAZON
6 Expels American found in military training establishment (5) OUSTS
7 The old bend, if lacking energy and treated, may deprive one of judgment (9) BLINDFOLD
8 Cheese for an Ibsen girl in Costa Rica (7)C(HEDDA)R
12 Bed in company time! (3) COT
14 No wife in regal protection would be in full awareness (9)K(NO)(W)INGLY
16 Sound receiver record close to decay in this science (9) AUDIOLOGY
17 Dismissing society in a trick the French way (3) OUT
18 In the lab, foci get adjusted in such a lens (7) BIFOCAL
20 Normal animal categories beginning to languish (7) GENERAL
21 Workshop in technical institution set in modest surroundings (6)S(MIT)HY
23 Himalayan creature located right in the end (5) GORAL
25 Inspection of German car before time (5) AUDIT
26 He fights for money and a posh car (4) MERC

15 Loved one with the right for a protective shield (6)ARMOUR

:clap::clap::clap: Let me quote Richard's words in the Colonel's blog:"An essentially and characteristically Sankalakesque puzzle. Brought back the nostalgia."

Across
1 Prisoner taken by tube to old place for a trip with a guide (9,4)
10 Think about twisted wire in white heath (9)
11 Edible seaweed featured in medical avertiment (5)
12 Musical work study in France (5)
13 European republic has no marinas, unfortunately (3,6)
14 Material for a sailor, nice brown colour (6)
16 Entry in account for one in encumbrance (5)
19 The protein for performance lacking nothing (5)
20 He endures a kind of bond (6)
25 The voice to put control at jeopardy (9)
26 French author for whom Penny left university area (5)
27 Creature that is acceptable to a Greek character (5)
28 Stuck in bad weather, down: no bus moving (9) SNOWBOUND*
29 Court contests (6,7)

Down
2 Passing notice (8) OBITUARY
3 Lament for a late person (5)
4 A beggar cannot be thus (6)
5 The aim — to provoke and put at risk (8)
6 Garrulous valet with a kit let loose (9) TALKATIVE*
7 Expose a French evil developing (6)
8 The goal is to oppose (6) OBJECT [2]
9 Allow inclusion of resistance in the script (5) B(R)OOK
15 The instrument that darin’ Coco played (9)
17 Call unknown sibling for procedure to purify blood (8)
18 A bird (emu) turns to drink (8)
21 Mignonette raised in a glade serves a purpose (6)
22 Highlander with love at heart may leave quickly (5)

Across
1 Prisoner taken by tube to old place for a trip with a guide (9,4)
10 Think about twisted wire in white heath (9)
11 Edible seaweed featured in medical avertiment (5) LAVER
12 Musical work study in France (5)
13 European republic has no marinas, unfortunately (3,6)
14 Material for a sailor, nice brown colour (6)
16 Entry in account for one in encumbrance (5)
19 The protein for performance lacking nothing (5) ACTIN
20 He endures a kind of bond (6)
25 The voice to put control at jeopardy (9)
26 French author for whom Penny left university area (5)
27 Creature that is acceptable to a Greek character (5)
28 Stuck in bad weather, down: no bus moving (9) SNOWBOUND*
29 Court contests (6,7)
Down
2 Passing notice (8) OBITUARY
3 Lament for a late person (5)
4 A beggar cannot be thus (6)
5 The aim — to provoke and put at risk (8)
6 Garrulous valet with a kit let loose (9) TALKATIVE*
7 Expose a French evil developing (6)
8 The goal is to oppose (6) OBJECT [2]
9 Allow inclusion of resistance in the script (5) B(R)OOK
15 The instrument that darin’ Coco played (9)
17 Call unknown sibling for procedure to purify blood (8)
18 A bird (emu) turns to drink (8) DRAMBUIE
21 Mignonette raised in a glade serves a purpose (6) RESEDA
22 Highlander with love at heart may leave quickly (5) SCOOT
23 One point about a joke that may occupy one (6)
24 A bag too clumsy in Colombia (6)
26 Copper writer with a three-dimensional shape (5)

Across
1 Prisoner taken by tube to old place for a trip with a guide (9,4) CONDUCTED TOUR
10 Think about twisted wire in white heath (9) BRIERWOOD
11 Edible seaweed featured in medical avertiment (5) LAVER
12 Musical work study in France (5) ETUDE
13 European republic has no marinas, unfortunately (3,6) SAN MARINO
14 Material for a sailor, nice brown colour (6) TARTAN
16 Entry in account for one in encumbrance (5)
19 The protein for performance lacking nothing (5) ACTIN
20 He endures a kind of bond (6)
25 The voice to put control at jeopardy (9)
26 French author for whom Penny left university area (5)
27 Creature that is acceptable to a Greek character (5)
28 Stuck in bad weather, down: no bus moving (9) SNOWBOUND*
29 Court contests (6,7)
Down
2 Passing notice (8) OBITUARY
3 Lament for a late person (5)
4 A beggar cannot be thus (6)
5 The aim — to provoke and put at risk (8)
6 Garrulous valet with a kit let loose (9) TALKATIVE*
7 Expose a French evil developing (6)
8 The goal is to oppose (6) OBJECT [2]
9 Allow inclusion of resistance in the script (5) B(R)OOK
15 The instrument that darin’ Coco played (9)
17 Call unknown sibling for procedure to purify blood (8)
18 A bird (emu) turns to drink (8) DRAMBUIE
21 Mignonette raised in a glade serves a purpose (6) RESEDA
22 Highlander with love at heart may leave quickly (5) SCOOT
23 One point about a joke that may occupy one (6)
24 A bag too clumsy in Colombia (6)
26 Copper writer with a three-dimensional shape (5)

Across
1 Prisoner taken by tube to old place for a trip with a guide (9,4) CONDUCTED TOUR
10 Think about twisted wire in white heath (9) BRIERWOOD
11 Edible seaweed featured in medical avertiment (5) LAVER
12 Musical work study in France (5) ETUDE
13 European republic has no marinas, unfortunately (3,6) SAN MARINO
14 Material for a sailor, nice brown colour (6) TARTAN
16 Entry in account for one in encumbrance (5)
19 The protein for performance lacking nothing (5) ACTIN
20 He endures a kind of bond (6)
25 The voice to put control at jeopardy (9)
26 French author for whom Penny left university area (5)
27 Creature that is acceptable to a Greek character (5)OKAPI
28 Stuck in bad weather, down: no bus moving (9) SNOWBOUND*
29 Court contests (6,7)
Down
2 Passing notice (8) OBITUARY
3 Lament for a late person (5)
4 A beggar cannot be thus (6)CHOOSY
5 The aim — to provoke and put at risk (8)ENDANGER
6 Garrulous valet with a kit let loose (9) TALKATIVE*
7 Expose a French evil developing (6)UNVEIL
8 The goal is to oppose (6) OBJECT [2]
9 Allow inclusion of resistance in the script (5) B(R)OOK
15 The instrument that darin’ Coco played (9)ACCORDION
17 Call unknown sibling for procedure to purify blood (8)
18 A bird (emu) turns to drink (8) DRAMBUIE
21 Mignonette raised in a glade serves a purpose (6) RESEDA
22 Highlander with love at heart may leave quickly (5) SCOOT
23 One point about a joke that may occupy one (6)
24 A bag too clumsy in Colombia (6)
26 Copper writer with a three-dimensional shape (5)

Across
1 Prisoner taken by tube to old place for a trip with a guide (9,4) CONDUCTED TOUR
10 Think about twisted wire in white heath (9) BRIERWOOD
11 Edible seaweed featured in medical avertiment (5) LAVER
12 Musical work study in France (5) ETUDE
13 European republic has no marinas, unfortunately (3,6) SAN MARINO
14 Material for a sailor, nice brown colour (6) TARTAN
16 Entry in account for one in encumbrance (5) DEBIT
19 The protein for performance lacking nothing (5) ACTIN
20 He endures a kind of bond (6) BEARER
25 The voice to put control at jeopardy (9) CONRALTO
26 French author for whom Penny left university area (5) CAMUS
27 Creature that is acceptable to a Greek character (5)OKAPI
28 Stuck in bad weather, down: no bus moving (9) SNOWBOUND*
29 Court contests (6,7) TENNIS MATCHES
Down
2 Passing notice (8) OBITUARY
3 Lament for a late person (5) DIRGE
4 A beggar cannot be thus (6)CHOOSY
5 The aim — to provoke and put at risk (8)ENDANGER
6 Garrulous valet with a kit let loose (9) TALKATIVE*
7 Expose a French evil developing (6)UNVEIL
8 The goal is to oppose (6) OBJECT [2]
9 Allow inclusion of resistance in the script (5) B(R)OOK
15 The instrument that darin’ Coco played (9)ACCORDION
17 Call unknown sibling for procedure to purify blood (8) DIALYSIS
18 A bird (emu) turns to drink (8) DRAMBUIE
21 Mignonette raised in a glade serves a purpose (6) RESEDA
22 Highlander with love at heart may leave quickly (5) SCOOT
23 One point about a joke that may occupy one (6) ENGAGE
24 A bag too clumsy in Colombia (6) BOGOTA
26 Copper writer with a three-dimensional shape (5) CUBIC

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

Across
1 Giving confidence with a call about American ship in retreat (8)
5 School head deals effectively with visual display units (6)
10 Team taken in by a mantra or self-evident truth (5)
11 The key for one preparing data in columns (9)
12 With the heart muscle relaxed, girl, a philosophic one suppresses onset of love (9)
13 Do wrong, say, in return and burn (5)
14 Girl with article riding the elevated (5)
16 Loss of energy for a trainer, it becomes an annoyance (8)
18 A fine flute played with a bit of nostalgia — so rich (8)
20 Youth club leaders escorted by old general to French school (5)
24 Observer, held by criminal, scratched off the paint (5)
25 How a user, oriental, rebuilt a godown (9)
27 Plant, bile producer? The least acceptable without sulphur (9) LIVERWORT
28 Geometry is all about this (5)
29 The way to travel, a big step (6)
30 The most revealing undergarment is French (8)
Down
1 A minor under protection with energy and ecstasy — he gets the prize! (7)
2 Green vegetable that can turn a child (7) SPINACH
3 Area of work — part of a rare mite’s evolution (5)
4 Clear of all charges, the French cause annoyance (6)
6 Right away, lilac trees turn heavenly (9) CELESTIAL
7 Flower, dear girl carries one (7)
8 Bond returning to confront surging water in overfulness (7)
9 The old boy’s restoration to health is uncertain (7)
15 Such money, however, is not clean (9)
17 Specialised skill is a negative, you say? In what way? (7)
18 Substances found in saki, all mixed up (7) ALKALIS
19 Knowing about a road above another (7)
21 Endlessly woo over time, showing boldness (7)
22 The French soldiers in Indian newspaper — the proper medium! (7)
23 Server trades article for right as author (6)
26 Detest accepting a bit of silver with undue speed (5) HASTE

Across
1 Giving confidence with a call about American ship in retreat (8)
5 School head deals effectively with visual display units (6) (S)(COPES)
10 Team taken in by a mantra or self-evident truth (5) A(XI)OM
11 The key for one preparing data in columns (9)
12 With the heart muscle relaxed, girl, a philosophic one suppresses onset of love (9)
13 Do wrong, say, in return and burn (5)
14 Girl with article riding the elevated (5)
16 Loss of energy for a trainer, it becomes an annoyance (8)
18 A fine flute played with a bit of nostalgia — so rich (8)
20 Youth club leaders escorted by old general to French school (5)
24 Observer, held by criminal, scratched off the paint (5) K(EYE)D KD - Known Dacoit
25 How a user, oriental, rebuilt a godown (9)
27 Plant, bile producer? The least acceptable without sulphur (9) LIVERWORT
28 Geometry is all about this (5)
29 The way to travel, a big step (6)
30 The most revealing undergarment is French (8) (BRIEF)(EST)
Down
1 A minor under protection with energy and ecstasy — he gets the prize! (7)
2 Green vegetable that can turn a child (7) SPINACH
3 Area of work — part of a rare mite’s evolution (5)
4 Clear of all charges, the French cause annoyance (6)
6 Right away, lilac trees turn heavenly (9) CELESTIAL
7 Flower, dear girl carries one (7)
8 Bond returning to confront surging water in overfulness (7) (SURF)(EIT<-)
9 The old boy’s restoration to health is uncertain (7)
15 Such money, however, is not clean (9)
17 Specialised skill is a negative, you say? In what way? (7)
18 Substances found in saki, all mixed up (7) ALKALIS
19 Knowing about a road above another (7)
21 Endlessly woo over time, showing boldness (7)
22 The French soldiers in Indian newspaper — the proper medium! (7)
23 Server trades article for right as author (6)
26 Detest accepting a bit of silver with undue speed (5) HASTE

Across
1 Giving confidence with a call about American ship in retreat (8) ASSURING
5 School head deals effectively with visual display units (6) (S)(COPES)
10 Team taken in by a mantra or self-evident truth (5) A(XI)OM
11 The key for one preparing data in columns (9) TABULATOR
12 With the heart muscle relaxed, girl, a philosophic one suppresses onset of love (9) DIASTOLIC
13 Do wrong, say, in return and burn (5) SINGE
14 Girl with article riding the elevated (5) ETHEL
16 Loss of energy for a trainer, it becomes an annoyance (8)
18 A fine flute played with a bit of nostalgia — so rich (8)
20 Youth club leaders escorted by old general to French school (5)
24 Observer, held by criminal, scratched off the paint (5) K(EYE)D KD - Known Dacoit
25 How a user, oriental, rebuilt a godown (9)
27 Plant, bile producer? The least acceptable without sulphur (9) LIVERWORT
28 Geometry is all about this (5)
29 The way to travel, a big step (6)
30 The most revealing undergarment is French (8) (BRIEF)(EST)
Down
1 A minor under protection with energy and ecstasy — he gets the prize! (7)
2 Green vegetable that can turn a child (7) SPINACH
3 Area of work — part of a rare mite’s evolution (5)
4 Clear of all charges, the French cause annoyance (6)
6 Right away, lilac trees turn heavenly (9) CELESTIAL
7 Flower, dear girl carries one (7)
8 Bond returning to confront surging water in overfulness (7) (SURF)(EIT<-)
9 The old boy’s restoration to health is uncertain (7)
15 Such money, however, is not clean (9)
17 Specialised skill is a negative, you say? In what way? (7)
18 Substances found in saki, all mixed up (7) ALKALIS
19 Knowing about a road above another (7)
21 Endlessly woo over time, showing boldness (7)
22 The French soldiers in Indian newspaper — the proper medium! (7)
23 Server trades article for right as author (6)
26 Detest accepting a bit of silver with undue speed (5) HASTE

Across
1 Giving confidence with a call about American ship in retreat (8) ASSURING
5 School head deals effectively with visual display units (6) (S)(COPES)
10 Team taken in by a mantra or self-evident truth (5) A(XI)OM
11 The key for one preparing data in columns (9) TABULATOR
12 With the heart muscle relaxed, girl, a philosophic one suppresses onset of love (9) DIASTOLIC
13 Do wrong, say, in return and burn (5) SINGE
14 Girl with article riding the elevated (5) ETHEL
16 Loss of energy for a trainer, it becomes an annoyance (8)
18 A fine flute played with a bit of nostalgia — so rich (8)
20 Youth club leaders escorted by old general to French school (5)
24 Observer, held by criminal, scratched off the paint (5) K(EYE)D KD - Known Dacoit
25 How a user, oriental, rebuilt a godown (9)
27 Plant, bile producer? The least acceptable without sulphur (9) LIVERWORT
28 Geometry is all about this (5)
29 The way to travel, a big step (6)
30 The most revealing undergarment is French (8) (BRIEF)(EST)
Down
1 A minor under protection with energy and ecstasy — he gets the prize! (7)
2 Green vegetable that can turn a child (7) SPINACH
3 Area of work — part of a rare mite’s evolution (5)
4 Clear of all charges, the French cause annoyance (6)NETTLE
6 Right away, lilac trees turn heavenly (9) CELESTIAL
7 Flower, dear girl carries one (7)PETUNIA
8 Bond returning to confront surging water in overfulness (7) (SURF)(EIT<-)
9 The old boy’s restoration to health is uncertain (7)OBSCURE
15 Such money, however, is not clean (9)LAUNDERED
17 Specialised skill is a negative, you say? In what way? (7)
18 Substances found in saki, all mixed up (7) ALKALIS
19 Knowing about a road above another (7)FLYOVER
21 Endlessly woo over time, showing boldness (7)
22 The French soldiers in Indian newspaper — the proper medium! (7)
23 Server trades article for right as author (6)
26 Detest accepting a bit of silver with undue speed (5) HASTE

Across
1 Giving confidence with a call about American ship in retreat (8) ASSURING
5 School head deals effectively with visual display units (6) (S)(COPES)
10 Team taken in by a mantra or self-evident truth (5) A(XI)OM
11 The key for one preparing data in columns (9) TABULATOR
12 With the heart muscle relaxed, girl, a philosophic one suppresses onset of love (9) DIASTOLIC
13 Do wrong, say, in return and burn (5) SINGE
14 Girl with article riding the elevated (5) ETHEL
16 Loss of energy for a trainer, it becomes an annoyance (8) IRRITANT
18 A fine flute played with a bit of nostalgia — so rich (8) AFFLUENT
20 Youth club leaders escorted by old general to French school (5) LYCEE
24 Observer, held by criminal, scratched off the paint (5) K(EYE)D KD - Known Dacoit
25 How a user, oriental, rebuilt a godown (9) WAREHOUSE
27 Plant, bile producer? The least acceptable without sulphur (9) LIVERWORT
28 Geometry is all about this (5) SPACE?
29 The way to travel, a big step (6) STRIDE
30 The most revealing undergarment is French (8) (BRIEF)(EST)
Down
1 A minor under protection with energy and ecstasy — he gets the prize! (7) AWARDEE
2 Green vegetable that can turn a child (7) SPINACH
3 Area of work — part of a rare mite’s evolution (5) REMIT
4 Clear of all charges, the French cause annoyance (6)NETTLE
6 Right away, lilac trees turn heavenly (9) CELESTIAL
7 Flower, dear girl carries one (7)PETUNIA
8 Bond returning to confront surging water in overfulness (7) (SURF)(EIT<-)
9 The old boy’s restoration to health is uncertain (7)OBSCURE
15 Such money, however, is not clean (9)LAUNDERED
17 Specialised skill is a negative, you say? In what way? (7) KNOWHOW
18 Substances found in saki, all mixed up (7) ALKALIS
19 Knowing about a road above another (7)FLYOVER
21 Endlessly woo over time, showing boldness (7) COURAGE
22 The French soldiers in Indian newspaper — the proper medium! (7) ELEMENT
23 Server trades article for right as author (6) WRITER
26 Detest accepting a bit of silver with undue speed (5) HASTE