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

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5)
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6)
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6)
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5)
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9)
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7)
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7)
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9)
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5)

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2)
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4)
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7)
21 What breaks strong watch? (6)
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5)
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5)

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5)
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6) SEASON
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6)
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5)
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9) TREASURED
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7) ALMANAC
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7)
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9) PEDIGREED
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5)

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2) LATER ON
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4)
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7)
21 What breaks strong watch? (6)
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5)
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5)

@Clueless
26 Table // Hannibal's / madness at heart (7) ALMANAC (LECTER)N madNess at heart = N

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Saarang

@Clueless
26 Table // Hannibal's / madness at heart (7) ALMANAC (LECTER)N madNess at heart = N

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Many thanks, Saarang. How can one forget Doctor Lecter?:evil::evil:

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5)
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6) SEASON
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6)
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5)
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9) TREASURED
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7) LECTERN
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7)
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9) PEDIGREED
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5) WEALS

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2) LATER ON
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4) IN A FLAP
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7) TIDINGS
21 What breaks strong watch? (6) BEHOLD
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5) SHENG
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5)

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5)
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6) SEASON
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6)
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5)
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9) TREASURED
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7) LECTERN
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7)
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9) PEDIGREED
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5) WEALS

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)CANAL
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)FLOCKS
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)OBELI
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2) LATER ON
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)ANNOUNCED
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)LAST STRAW
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4) IN A FLAP
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7) TIDINGS
21 What breaks strong watch? (6) BEHOLD
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5) SHENG
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5)

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5) INFER
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6) SEASON
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)
19 A small change in gradient (6) ASCENT
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5) AGUES
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9) TREASURED
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7) LECTERN
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7) OARSMAN
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9) PEDIGREED
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5) WEALS

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)CANAL
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)FLOCKS
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)OBELI
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2) LATER ON
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)ANNOUNCED
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)LAST STRAW
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4) IN A FLAP
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7) TIDINGS
21 What breaks strong watch? (6) BEHOLD
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5) SHENG
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5) RUMBA

Across
1 Language spoken mostly by a follower (5) VOCAB
4 Female film star, likable, selling every other product (9) FACTORIAL
9 Unexpectedly met a queen? Probably not (3,4) RAN INTO
10 The day before holiday is a high point (7) EVEREST
11 Oriental travelling around Cambodia in a cargo vessel (3-6) OIL-TANKER
12 Reason one national umpire retires (5) INFER
13 Main issue with summer perhaps (6) SEASON
15 Be replacing a dirty old man (5,3) UNCLE [-a](+BE)N
18 Lacking batting confidence without any centuries (2,4,2)IN NEED OF
19 A small change in gradient (6) ASCENT
22 Uniform gets old on the outside, yet fits (5) AGUES
24 Thought highly of ad Reuters released (9) TREASURED
26 Table Hannibal's madness at heart (7) LECTERN
27 Primarily one among rowing sport's crew (7) OARSMAN
28 Thoroughbred slipped off deep ridge (9) PEDIGREED
29 Marks from screeching wheels (5) WEALS

Down
1 In transit, our visa is different (7) VARIOUS*
2 Ditch pail by a lake (5)CANAL
3 Pelting along through vacant city (9) BA(NGALO*)RE
4 Bunches of phlox picked up (6)FLOCKS
5 Settling in a wooded area without trees (8) CLEARING [2]
6 Daggers made of Nobelium (5)OBELI
7 Fine unconventional story is beyond words (9) (INEF*)(FABLE)
8 After losing openers, Slater ton in due course (5,2) LATER ON
14 A new study written up about Oz is made public (9)ANNOUNCED
16 Stalwart's tackled a backbreaker (4,5)LAST STRAW
17 Carry on sneakily unnoticed for the most part (8)CONTINUE
18 Friend and supporter, one upset and confused (2,1,4) IN A FLAP
20 Planned operation from top to bottom to restrain papers getting news (7) TIDINGS
21 What breaks strong watch? (6) BEHOLD
23 Made in China mouth organ girl finds no good (5) SHENG
25 Odd part of ball or dance (5) RUMBA

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

Across
1 Regular bike, energy replenished by internal combustion (6) CYCLIC
4 Bone setter takes a blind turn (8)
10 Attacking — smart to go behind sleeper (9) MOLESTING
11 About to lift seed (5)
12 Counselled endlessly about eye (7) OCELLUS
13 Veto fully in order (7)
14 Take out midway in language (5) ERASE
15 General for a cut back in lighting (8)
18 Stretch regularly — it boosts building activity (8) TECTONIC
20 Bear with wife daily (5)
23 Being serious, one will show displeasure (7)
25 Old animal rejected by Herb (7)
26 A minor thing to allow a point (5)
27 Recurring theme of self-determination resolved after Andersen left (9)
28 Simon had organised lecture (8)
29 Accustomed to be denied justice when wounded (6)

Down
1 A setter wearing jacket arrived (4,4)
2 Burn the top off, over time in a volcanic depression (7)
3 Penniless this month — introducing novel characters (9)
5 Heart ache in Singapore — can it be treated? (6,8)
6 Of Noble birth, head of clan is doubly covered (5)
7 Something to eat — one to follow a drill (7)
8 Original human, more by evolution (6)
9 Pricks make you go numb (4,3,7)
16 Ordered wrong meal — sound like ox tongue? (3,6)
17 Made fun about a name, got everything one needed (8)
19 Saying it's end of the line for farm animals (7)
21 Player follows directions, he's doing his job (7)
22 Rival political groups replace party leader by force in a country (6)
24 Whitewash — England tried to avoid it, to some extent (5)

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Across
1 Regular bike, energy replenished by internal combustion (6) CYCLIC
4 Bone setter takes a blind turn (8)
10 Attacking — smart to go behind sleeper (9) MOLESTING
11 About to lift seed (5)
12 Counselled endlessly about eye (7) OCELLUS
13 Veto fully in order (7)
14 Take out midway in language (5) ERASE
15 General for a cut back in lighting (8)
18 Stretch regularly — it boosts building activity (8) TECTONIC
20 Bear with wife daily (5) WHELP
23 Being serious, one will show displeasure (7)
25 Old animal rejected by Herb (7)
26 A minor thing to allow a point (5)
27 Recurring theme of self-determination resolved after Andersen left (9) LEITMOTIF
28 Simon had organised lecture (8) ADMONISH
29 Accustomed to be denied justice when wounded (6)

Down
1 A setter wearing jacket arrived (4,4)
2 Burn the top off, over time in a volcanic depression (7)
3 Penniless this month — introducing novel characters (9)
5 Heart ache in Singapore — can it be treated? (6,8)
6 Of Noble birth, head of clan is doubly covered (5)
7 Something to eat — one to follow a drill (7)
8 Original human, more by evolution (6)
9 Pricks make you go numb (4,3,7) PINS AND NEEDLES
16 Ordered wrong meal — sound like ox tongue? (3,6)
17 Made fun about a name, got everything one needed (8) SPOONFED
19 Saying it's end of the line for farm animals (7)
21 Player follows directions, he's doing his job (7)
22 Rival political groups replace party leader by force in a country (6)
24 Whitewash — England tried to avoid it, to some extent (5)