Exhilarating... I am compelled to say...
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Exhilarating... I am compelled to say...
Across
6 Bruce Banner’s unseaworthy ship (4) HULK
8 Ship Shiva, for example (9)DESTROYER
10 Span across control deck (6) BRIDGE
11 Nervous person’s antic after loss of first letter containing money (8) NEUROTIC
12 Cable-winder’s catnaps at sea (7) CAPSTAN
14 Members of the clergy were seen after heavy artillery pieces fired initial nitrogen… (6) CANONS
16 …shells that can make you laugh or cry (4,3) TEAR GAS
18 Katari, perhaps, composed madrigal after girl went away (7) ADMIRAL
21 A returning knight captured the French king in a three-horse carriage (6) TROIKA
23 Top Gun’s sorties in groups of aircrafts (7)FLIGHTS
25 Naval bottling operation, like the one in Goa or Chittagong? (8) BLOCKADE
27 Harbour airman after relocation (6) MARINA
29 Order, hesitantly, James Bond, for example (9) COMMANDER
30 Efficiently, sailor loads yacht initially (4)ABLY
Down
1 Kids run around and slide (4) SKID
2 Arrival of five in a German hospital ward (6) ADVENT
3 Idiotic, but Archaeological Survey of India has just one less than ten under it (7) ASININE
4 Initially terrified, communist held a tailless cat and was defeated heavily (8) TROUNCED
5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)
7 Reticule, endlessly re-stiched into another sac (7) UTRICLE
9 Grin with some enthusiasm about rule (5)REIGN
13 Rebuilt Paris for a Zoroastrian (5) PARSI
15 Make horse-like sound by moving hinge (5)NEIGH
17 Gelatinous substance got by Ottoman leader and king, not once but twice (4,4) AGAR AGAR
19 Magazine of Indian army occupying a primarily rebel land (7) ARSENAL
20 Cricket side finishes and causes resentment (7)OFFENDS
22 Derelicts contain a part of a holy person’s body (5) RELIC
24 Intern two men with you, reportedly, in anger (6) IMMURE
26 Military policeman is after accountant’s tent (4) CAMP
28 Raise the stern (4) REAR
5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)GYRO
:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!
Quoting from the Colonel's blog:"Incognito dedicates this CW to all Indian Naval personnel. In India Navy Day is celebrated on 04 Dec every year as a commemorative of Operation TRIDENT."
Across
1 Fork in byway, initially leading to farm (6)
4 Ducks in shopping area by a road close to ponds (8)MALLARDS
10 Potential shown by former PM's gardener (10,5)
11 Sat out in front of a Parisian church, being hearty (7)
12 Boy nicking article is serious (7)
13 Estimator abroad in Asian country (4,5)
15 Song told a story (4)
17 Queen featured in Cuban newspaper (4)
19 Set-to with crew, unfortunately, in Northants town (9)
22 Good one in bar, clear (7)
23 Big eel wriggling across lake, clear (7)
25 The minutes of the last meeting should be one of the most important things to be discussed? (4,2,3,6)
26 Film ambassador and bishop on board train (3,5)
27 Around noon, notice vet coming (6)ADVENT
Down
1 Free antelope and most of other ruminants (8)
2 In sacred river, a leading character (5)
3 Piece of furniture - can it be baroque? (7)
5 In a straight line? Amazing cartwheels, if so (2,3,4,5)
6 Broad-minded, artist included in false statement? (7)LIBERAL
7 Vote loser, possibly, for president (9)ROOSEVELT
8 Legislative body established around North America and Spain (6)SENATE
9 Football club's team had to chill out (6,8)
14 Highly curious after crime? Sounds like it in place of worship (9)
16 Object after silly sketch (8)
18 Almost stop by nearby pen (7)
20 Given a ring and hired? (7)
21 Stale pork pie, say, could be past its sell-by date? (3,3)
24 Spree in Crosby, perhaps ending in Bootle (5)
Across
1 Fork in byway, initially leading to farm (6)
4 Ducks in shopping area by a road close to ponds (8)MALLARDS
10 Potential shown by former PM's gardener (10,5)
11 Sat out in front of a Parisian church, being hearty (7)
12 Boy nicking article is serious (7) EARNEST
13 Estimator abroad in Asian country (4,5)
15 Song told a story (4)
17 Queen featured in Cuban newspaper (4)
19 Set-to with crew, unfortunately, in Northants town (9)
22 Good one in bar, clear (7)
23 Big eel wriggling across lake, clear (7) LEGIBLE
25 The minutes of the last meeting should be one of the most important things to be discussed? (4,2,3,6)
26 Film ambassador and bishop on board train (3,5)
27 Around noon, notice vet coming (6)ADVENT
Down
1 Free antelope and most of other ruminants (8)
2 In sacred river, a leading character (5)
3 Piece of furniture - can it be baroque? (7)
5 In a straight line? Amazing cartwheels, if so (2,3,4,5) AS THE CROW FLIES
6 Broad-minded, artist included in false statement? (7)LIBERAL
7 Vote loser, possibly, for president (9)ROOSEVELT
8 Legislative body established around North America and Spain (6)SENATE
9 Football club's team had to chill out (6,8)
14 Highly curious after crime? Sounds like it in place of worship (9)
16 Object after silly sketch (8)
18 Almost stop by nearby pen (7)
20 Given a ring and hired? (7) ENGAGED
21 Stale pork pie, say, could be past its sell-by date? (3,3)
24 Spree in Crosby, perhaps ending in Bootle (5) BINGE
Across
1 Fork in byway, initially leading to farm (6)BRANCH
4 Ducks in shopping area by a road close to ponds (8)MALLARDS
10 Potential shown by former PM's gardener (10,5)CAPABILITY BROWN
11 Sat out in front of a Parisian church, being hearty (7)STAUNCH
12 Boy nicking article is serious (7) EARNEST
13 Estimator abroad in Asian country (4,5)EAST TIMOR
15 Song told a story (4)LIED
17 Queen featured in Cuban newspaper (4)ANNE
19 Set-to with crew, unfortunately, in Northants town (9)TOWCESTER
22 Good one in bar, clear (7)LOGICAL
23 Big eel wriggling across lake, clear (7) LEGIBLE
25 The minutes of the last meeting should be one of the most important things to be discussed? (4,2,3,6)HIGH ON THE AGENDA
26 Film ambassador and bishop on board train (3,5)THE BEACH
27 Around noon, notice vet coming (6)ADVENT
Down
1 Free antelope and most of other ruminants (8)BUCKSHEE
2 In sacred river, a leading character (5)ALPHA
3 Piece of furniture - can it be baroque? (7)CABINET
5 In a straight line? Amazing cartwheels, if so (2,3,4,5) AS THE CROW FLIES
6 Broad-minded, artist included in false statement? (7)LIBERAL
7 Vote loser, possibly, for president (9)ROOSEVELT
8 Legislative body established around North America and Spain (6)SENATE
9 Football club's team had to chill out (6,8)OLDHAM ATHLETIC
14 Highly curious after crime? Sounds like it in place of worship (9)SYNAGOGUE
16 Object after silly sketch (8)ARTEFACT
18 Almost stop by nearby pen (7)ENCLOSE
20 Given a ring and hired? (7) ENGAGED
21 Stale pork pie, say, could be past its sell-by date? (3,3)OLD HAT
24 Spree in Crosby, perhaps ending in Bootle (5) BINGE
:clap::clap::clap: Good!
Am taking leave tomorrow!:)
Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3)
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8)
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6)
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8)
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6)
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8)
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6)
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6)
24 The social event to end all social events (6)
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4)
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9)
Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7)
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5)
4 Egg departs from these (7)
5 Where standards are set? (9)
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7)
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9)
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5)
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9)
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7)
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7)
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7)
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5)
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5)
Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3)
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8)
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6)
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8)
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6)
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8)
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6)
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6)
24 The social event to end all social events (6)
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4)
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9)
Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7)
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5)
4 Egg departs from these (7)
5 Where standards are set? (9)
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7)
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9)
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5) HOME TRUTH
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9) CABRIOLET
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7) CONSIGN
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7) ENSLAVE
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7) COROLLA
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5)
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5)
Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3)
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8)
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6)
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8)
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6)
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8)
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6)
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6)
24 The social event to end all social events (6) BURIAL
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4) CHIN
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9)
Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7)
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5) SPICY
4 Egg departs from these (7)
5 Where standards are set? (9)
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7) MACHINE
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9)
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5) HOME TRUTH
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9) CABRIOLET
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7) CONSIGN
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7) ENSLAVE
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7) COROLLA
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5)
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5) BEAST
Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3) POLISH OFF?
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8) MANTILLA
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6) ACCENT?
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8) INSPIRIT
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6) PHYSIC
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8) AMICABLE
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6) FACETS
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6) LARIAT
24 The social event to end all social events (6) BURIAL
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4) CHIN
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9) THEOCRACY
Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7) LETTERS
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5) SPICY correction SALTY
4 Egg departs from these (7) OVARIES
5 Where standards are set? (9) FLAGSTAFF
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7) MACHINE
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9) MENDICANT
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5) HOME TRUTH
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9) CABRIOLET
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7) CONSIGN
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7) ENSLAVE
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7) COROLLA
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5) LILAC
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5) BEAST correction ALARY