THC-crossword thread-7; 5 answers PP till 4 pm IST

Across
8 Frank sharpens blunt edge (6) HONEST
9 Did old journalist receive hint about retirement finally? (8) EXECUTED
10 Recommend wine for fellow correspondent (8) REPORTER
11 Accent describing girl’s upper class dialect (7) TONGUE
12 Reject master's degree? Rubbish (6) DEBRIS
13 Tied up without work! (8)
15 A train stop needs a railway to be fixed (7)
17 Chaos as leak's starting to appear in boat (7)
20 Villager taking part in challenge about being muscular (8) THICKSET
22 Tug’s heading off free to sail around harbour (6)
23 English papers countered rubbish written about their boss (6)
25 Participating in workout during harsh winter in England (8)
26 Slow individual to act fast to win point (8)
27 Notice obstruction in a small hole? (6)

Down
1 Order mutinous man to leave violent agitation (8)
2 Popular satire about a sailor caught turning up without hat (10) DEMOCRATIC
3 Declares University is meant for engineering degree (6) STATES
4 Report here? (7)
5 Risky travel across a cliff’s face that's steep (8)
6 Rub the wrong way and get hurt (4)
7 Look out, mongrel's fast! (6) SECURE
14 Jumping the queue? That's unacceptable (3,2,5)
16 Seer’s robes old priest brought up (8)
18 Plan for drink in small measure, starting off with beer (8)
19 Witnesses for trial sat nervously about (7)
21 Concealing a severe beating (6) HIDING
22 Sick from climbing mountain, adolescent needs drug (6)
24 Can robot ultimately turn into a puppet? (4)

Across
8 Frank sharpens blunt edge (6) HONEST
9 Did old journalist receive hint about retirement finally? (8) EXECUTED
10 Recommend wine for fellow correspondent (8) REPORTER
11 Accent describing girl’s upper class dialect (7) TONGUE
12 Reject master's degree? Rubbish (6) DEBRIS
13 Tied up without work! (8)
15 A train stop needs a railway to be fixed (7)STATION
17 Chaos as leak's starting to appear in boat (7)
20 Villager taking part in challenge about being muscular (8) THICKSET
22 Tug’s heading off free to sail around harbour (6)
23 English papers countered rubbish written about their boss (6)EDITOR
25 Participating in workout during harsh winter in England (8)
26 Slow individual to act fast to win point (8)
27 Notice obstruction in a small hole? (6)EYELET

Down
1 Order mutinous man to leave violent agitation (8)
2 Popular satire about a sailor caught turning up without hat (10) DEMOCRATIC
3 Declares University is meant for engineering degree (6) STATES
4 Report here? (7)
5 Risky travel across a cliff’s face that's steep (8)
6 Rub the wrong way and get hurt (4)BURN
7 Look out, mongrel's fast! (6) SECURE
14 Jumping the queue? That's unacceptable (3,2,5)NOT IN ORDER
16 Seer’s robes old priest brought up (8)
18 Plan for drink in small measure, starting off with beer (8)
19 Witnesses for trial sat nervously about (7)
21 Concealing a severe beating (6) HIDING
22 Sick from climbing mountain, adolescent needs drug (6)
24 Can robot ultimately turn into a puppet? (4)

Across
8 Frank sharpens blunt edge (6) HONEST
9 Did old journalist receive hint about retirement finally? (8) EXECUTED
10 Recommend wine for fellow correspondent (8) REPORTER
11 Accent describing girl’s upper class dialect (7) TONGUE
12 Reject master's degree? Rubbish (6) DEBRIS
13 Tied up without work! (8)ANCHORED
15 A train stop needs a railway to be fixed (7)STATION
17 Chaos as leak's starting to appear in boat (7)CLUTTER
20 Villager taking part in challenge about being muscular (8) THICKSET
22 Tug’s heading off free to sail around harbour (6)REFUGE
23 English papers countered rubbish written about their boss (6)EDITOR
25 Participating in workout during harsh winter in England (8)ENTERING
26 Slow individual to act fast to win point (8)INDOLENT
27 Notice obstruction in a small hole? (6)EYELET

Down
1 Order mutinous man to leave violent agitation (8)MOVEMENT
2 Popular satire about a sailor caught turning up without hat (10) DEMOCRATIC
3 Declares University is meant for engineering degree (6) STATUS
4 Report here? (7)HEARSAY
5 Risky travel across a cliff’s face that's steep (8)VERTICAL
6 Rub the wrong way and get hurt (4)BURN
7 Look out, mongrel's fast! (6) SECURE
14 Jumping the queue? That's unacceptable (3,2,5)NOT IN ORDER
16 Seer’s robes old priest brought up (8)OBSERVER
18 Plan for drink in small measure, starting off with beer (8)ENGINEER
19 Witnesses for trial sat nervously about (7)ATTESTS
21 Concealing a severe beating (6) HIDING
22 Sick from climbing mountain, adolescent needs drug (6)ROTTEN
24 Can robot ultimately turn into a puppet? (4)TOOL

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

Afterdark

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3)
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4)
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10)
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6)
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8)
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9)
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9)
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8)
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5)
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6)
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7)
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5)
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6)
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5)
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)

Afterdark

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3)
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4)
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10)
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6)
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8)
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9)
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9)
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8)
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5)
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6)
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7)
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5)
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6)
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5)
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)

GRID

In grid, 15A last slot is crossed.

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3)
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4)
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10)
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6)
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8)
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9)
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9)
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8)
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5)
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6)
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)

I gave the link to the wrong grid

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3) DAY BED
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4) DARE
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10) ALTERNATOR
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6) RACEME
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8) LENGTHEN
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9)
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9)
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8)
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5)
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6)
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3) DAY BED
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4) DARE
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10) ALTERNATOR
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6) RACEME
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8) LENGTHEN
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9) DESPERATE
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9) COMPOSITE
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8) GRUESOME
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5) TONIC SOLFA
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6) SMELLY
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3) DAY BED
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4) DARE
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10) ALTERNATOR
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6) RACEME
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8) LENGTHEN
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9) DESPERATE
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4)
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9) COMPOSITE
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8) GRUESOME
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)SCARED
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5) TONIC SOLFA
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)AFAR
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6) SMELLY
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6)

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)BEAUTEOUS
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9)
16 Important issue or absurd... (7)
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7)
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)MORSEL
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)AMASS

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3) DAY BED
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4) DARE
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10) ALTERNATOR
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6) RACEME
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8) LENGTHEN
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9) DESPERATE
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4) SWAP
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9) COMPOSITE
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8) GRUESOME
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)SCARED
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5) TONIC SOLFA
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)AFAR
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6) SMELLY
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6) VERSUS

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)BEAUTEOUS
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9) PEACETIME
16 Important issue or absurd... (7) SERIOUS
18 ...extract power likewise (7)
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7) TOECAPS
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)MORSEL
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)AMASS

Across
1 Auditor at Los Angeles, America going west for short-term (6) (CA)(SU/AL<=)
4 Dad maybe leaves mom to lie around in couch (3,3) DAY BED
9 Confront lawyer on rule point (4) DARE
10 Reform at NATO by end of war to get electrical equipment (10) ALTERNATOR
11 Flowers found in Agra cemetery (6) RACEME
12 Extend support to admit new leader soon (8) LENGTHEN
13 Abandoned in deep-sea, swam overcoming resistance and time (9) DESPERATE
15 Policemen plead guilty taking a dollar (4)COPS
16 Trade wife for love with cleaner (4) SWAP
17 Iodine mixed in fertilizer, essentially new compound (9) COMPOSITE
21 Shocking to see engineer’s son in morgue building (8) GRUESOME
22 Injured cadres are frightened (6)SCARED
24 Teaching technique to con fails miserably (5,5) TONIC SOLFA
25 Basically safari is at a great distance (4)AFAR
26 Stinking, devious; describes Rommel partly (6) SMELLY
27 Approver suspected to be holding against (6) VERSUS

Down
1 Artists in an African country, finally trace a fake (7) {CHA(RA)D}E
2 Filed a case on top exporter of leather (5) SUED/E
3 Rookie appears in exam at Europe (7)AMATEUR
5 Broadcasting causes terrible migraine in essence (6) AIRING*
6 Charming lover's costume tailored is short by centimetre (9)BEAUTEOUS
7 Doctor's partners heading off with shepherds (7)DROVERS
8 Those little toes, cut in half, fitted in footwear (8,5) STILETTO HEELS*
14 According to report, scrap item is repaired during the period country is not at war (9) PEACETIME
16 Important issue or absurd... (7) SERIOUS
18 ...extract power likewise (7)PASSAGE
19 Ace opts to design reinforcements for boots (7) TOECAPS
20 Mrs. Leo hassled a bit (6)MORSEL
23 Gather guards after morning at one (5)AMASS

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

Afterdark

Across
9 Son took money to acquire a costly weapon (7)
10 In a weird sense, married middle class are in all together (2,5)
11 Ate, digested beaten eggs that are most bulky (7)
12 Search for mother and her sister seen outside National Highway (7)
13 Somehow coerce me to invest money in a new age business (1-8)
15 In essence, forensic manual plainly creates boredom (5)
16 Irregular peristalsis; vomits ales, liquor etc. (7)
19 Group around American President is unreliable (7)
20 Producing cinema without some estimate is crazy (5)
21 Frequent need to collect duty, income tax at beginning of the year as obligation (9)
25 Belligerent Australians destroy Iran in a violent act (7)
26 Bar featuring in Hebrew publication (7)
28 Send that mobile, shun the model, and get another perhaps (7)
29 Bowl on a dining table with green stew on plate (7)

Down
1 Working in America's clever (6)
2 Notice a soldier having a ball with slow music (6)
3 Produce man in place of wife at funeral (4)
4 Buyer is almost vain, gets gold (6)
5 Smooth ocean, deep water little inside (8)
6 A mother and two sisters, boarding last carriage with a literary assistant (10)
7 Family gets new can for supplying provision (8)
8 Regulate sleep, limiting rice on time (8)
14 Primary dish of Suriname is cooked by adding a bit of chilly and oregano (4,6)
16 Understanding my different approach, say is heartlessly overpowering (8)
17 Charging for the best upset one Punjabi almost (8)
18 College model dressed with common sense and displayed virtue (8)
22 Spinner's home was at Chennai outer, behind Washermanpet electricity board initially (6)
23 Misplaced gumption to go out and challenge (6)
24 Shrink sent back, fed with counter suggestion to talk rapidly (6)
27 Impartial CEO avoids benching analysts every second (4)

Across
9 Son took money to acquire a costly weapon (7) SIDEARM
10 In a weird sense, married middle class are in all together (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Ate, digested beaten eggs that are most bulky (7) BIGGEST
12 Search for mother and her sister seen outside National Highway (7) MANHUNT
13 Somehow coerce me to invest money in a new age business (1-8) E-COMMERCE
15 In essence, forensic manual plainly creates boredom (5)
16 Irregular peristalsis; vomits ales, liquor etc. (7)
19 Group around American President is unreliable (7)
20 Producing cinema without some estimate is crazy (5)
21 Frequent need to collect duty, income tax at beginning of the year as obligation (9)
25 Belligerent Australians destroy Iran in a violent act (7)
26 Bar featuring in Hebrew publication (7)
28 Send that mobile, shun the model, and get another perhaps (7)
29 Bowl on a dining table with green stew on plate (7)


Down
1 Working in America's clever (6)
2 Notice a soldier having a ball with slow music (6)
3 Produce man in place of wife at funeral (4)
4 Buyer is almost vain, gets gold (6)
5 Smooth ocean, deep water little inside (8)
6 A mother and two sisters, boarding last carriage with a literary assistant (10)
7 Family gets new can for supplying provision (8)
8 Regulate sleep, limiting rice on time (8)
14 Primary dish of Suriname is cooked by adding a bit of chilly and oregano (4,6)
16 Understanding my different approach, say is heartlessly overpowering (8)
17 Charging for the best upset one Punjabi almost (8)
18 College model dressed with common sense and displayed virtue (8)
22 Spinner's home was at Chennai outer, behind Washermanpet electricity board initially (6)
23 Misplaced gumption to go out and challenge (6)
24 Shrink sent back, fed with counter suggestion to talk rapidly (6)
27 Impartial CEO avoids benching analysts every second (4)

GRID

Across
9 Son took money to acquire a costly weapon (7) SIDEARM
10 In a weird sense, married middle class are in all together (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Ate, digested beaten eggs that are most bulky (7) BIGGEST
12 Search for mother and her sister seen outside National Highway (7) MANHUNT
13 Somehow coerce me to invest money in a new age business (1-8) E-COMMERCE
15 In essence, forensic manual plainly creates boredom (5)
16 Irregular peristalsis; vomits ales, liquor etc. (7)
19 Group around American President is unreliable (7)
20 Producing cinema without some estimate is crazy (5)
21 Frequent need to collect duty, income tax at beginning of the year as obligation (9) (N.E.)(CESS)(ITY)
25 Belligerent Australians destroy Iran in a violent act (7)
26 Bar featuring in Hebrew publication (7)
28 Send that mobile, shun the model, and get another perhaps (7)
29 Bowl on a dining table with green stew on plate (7)


Down
1 Working in America's clever (6)
2 Notice a soldier having a ball with slow music (6)
3 Produce man in place of wife at funeral (4)
4 Buyer is almost vain, gets gold (6)
5 Smooth ocean, deep water little inside (8)
6 A mother and two sisters, boarding last carriage with a literary assistant (10) (A/MA){NU(E)N}(SIS)
7 Family gets new can for supplying provision (8) ISSU(ANC*)E
8 Regulate sleep, limiting rice on time (8)
14 Primary dish of Suriname is cooked by adding a bit of chilly and oregano (4,6) MAIN (C)(O)URSE*
16 Understanding my different approach, say is heartlessly overpowering (8)
17 Charging for the best upset one Punjabi almost (8)
18 College model dressed with common sense and displayed virtue (8)
22 Spinner's home was at Chennai outer, behind Washermanpet electricity board initially (6) COBWEB
23 Misplaced gumption to go out and challenge (6)
24 Shrink sent back, fed with counter suggestion to talk rapidly (6)
27 Impartial CEO avoids benching analysts every second (4)

Across
9 Son took money to acquire a costly weapon (7) SIDEARM
10 In a weird sense, married middle class are in all together (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Ate, digested beaten eggs that are most bulky (7) BIGGEST
12 Search for mother and her sister seen outside National Highway (7) MANHUNT
13 Somehow coerce me to invest money in a new age business (1-8) E-COMMERCE
15 In essence, forensic manual plainly creates boredom (5)
16 Irregular peristalsis; vomits ales, liquor etc. (7)
19 Group around American President is unreliable (7)
20 Producing cinema without some estimate is crazy (5)
21 Frequent need to collect duty, income tax at beginning of the year as obligation (9) (N.E.)(CESS)(ITY)
25 Belligerent Australians destroy Iran in a violent act (7)
26 Bar featuring in Hebrew publication (7)
28 Send that mobile, shun the model, and get another perhaps (7)
29 Bowl on a dining table with green stew on plate (7)


Down
1 Working in America's clever (6)
2 Notice a soldier having a ball with slow music (6)
3 Produce man in place of wife at funeral (4)
4 Buyer is almost vain, gets gold (6)
5 Smooth ocean, deep water little inside (8)
6 A mother and two sisters, boarding last carriage with a literary assistant (10) (A/MA){NU(E)N}(SIS)
7 Family gets new can for supplying provision (8) ISSU(ANC*)E
8 Regulate sleep, limiting rice on time (8)RESTRICT
14 Primary dish of Suriname is cooked by adding a bit of chilly and oregano (4,6) MAIN (C)(O)URSE*
16 Understanding my different approach, say is heartlessly overpowering (8)SYMPATHY
17 Charging for the best upset one Punjabi almost (8)
18 College model dressed with common sense and displayed virtue (8)SANCTITY
22 Spinner's home was at Chennai outer, behind Washermanpet electricity board initially (6) COBWEB
23 Misplaced gumption to go out and challenge (6)IMPUGN
24 Shrink sent back, fed with counter suggestion to talk rapidly (6)
27 Impartial CEO avoids benching analysts every second (4)EVEN

Across
9 Son took money to acquire a costly weapon (7) SIDEARM
10 In a weird sense, married middle class are in all together (2,5) EN MASSE
11 Ate, digested beaten eggs that are most bulky (7) BIGGEST
12 Search for mother and her sister seen outside National Highway (7) MANHUNT
13 Somehow coerce me to invest money in a new age business (1-8) E-COMMERCE
15 In essence, forensic manual plainly creates boredom (5)ENNUI
16 Irregular peristalsis; vomits ales, liquor etc. (7)SPIRITS
19 Group around American President is unreliable (7)SUSPECT
20 Producing cinema without some estimate is crazy (5)MANIC
21 Frequent need to collect duty, income tax at beginning of the year as obligation (9) (N.E.)(CESS)(ITY)
25 Belligerent Australians destroy Iran in a violent act (7)ASSAULT
26 Bar featuring in Hebrew publication (7)BREWPUB
28 Send that mobile, shun the model, and get another perhaps (7)HANDSET
29 Bowl on a dining table with green stew on plate (7)EPERGNE


Down
1 Working in America's clever (6)USABLE
2 Notice a soldier having a ball with slow music (6)ADAGIO
3 Produce man in place of wife at funeral (4)MAKE
4 Buyer is almost vain, gets gold (6)EMPTOR
5 Smooth ocean, deep water little inside (8)SEAMLESS
6 A mother and two sisters, boarding last carriage with a literary assistant (10) (A/MA){NU(E)N}(SIS)
7 Family gets new can for supplying provision (8) ISSU(ANC*)E
8 Regulate sleep, limiting rice on time (8)RESTRICT
14 Primary dish of Suriname is cooked by adding a bit of chilly and oregano (4,6) MAIN (C)(O)URSE*
16 Understanding my different approach, say is heartlessly overpowering (8)SYMPATHY
17 Charging for the best upset one Punjabi almost (8)IONISING
18 College model dressed with common sense and displayed virtue (8)SANCTITY
22 Spinner's home was at Chennai outer, behind Washermanpet electricity board initially (6) COBWEB
23 Misplaced gumption to go out and challenge (6)IMPUGN
24 Shrink sent back, fed with counter suggestion to talk rapidly (6)YABBER
27 Impartial CEO avoids benching analysts every second (4)EVEN

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

Sunnet

Across
1 Best fellow to drop (6)
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8)
10 Passes above carts (9)
11 Just the French girl (5)
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9)
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4)
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4)
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7)
24 Before youthful claimant (9)
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

Down
1 Dance after end of game (8)
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7)
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6)

GRID

Across
1 Best fellow to drop (6)
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8)
10 Passes above carts (9)
11 Just the French girl (5)
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9)
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4)
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9)
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

Down
1 Dance after end of game (8)
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG) (BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6)

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6)
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8)
10 Passes above carts (9)
11 Just the French girl (5)
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9)
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

Not the right grid?

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6)
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8)
10 Passes above carts (9)
11 Just the French girl (5)
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9)
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)PUNTER
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)UNCLEANED
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)TEMPESTS
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)RED ZONE
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)DIRECT
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6) FLOWER
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8) ADJACENT
10 Passes above carts (9) OVERHAULS
11 Just the French girl (5)LEGAL
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9) PRETENDER
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)PUNTER
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)UNCLEANED
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)TEMPESTS
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)RED ZONE
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)DIRECT
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6) FLOWER
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8) ADJACENT
10 Passes above carts (9) OVERHAULS
11 Just the French girl (5)LEGAL
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)BORER
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)LACQUER
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9) PRETENDER
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)SKIMP
26 Look to snare user credential (5)LOGIN
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)TRENDIER
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)DRILLS

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)ONE-TRACK
3 Queen holds the element (5)ETHER
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)ALL THE WAY
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)TALENT
9 Better boatman (6)PUNTER
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)UNCLEANED
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)NATIONAL
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)TEMPESTS
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)RED ZONE
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)DIRECT
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)APPLET
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! Themed. Pangram.

ACROSS
1 Keep track of idiot in upland area (7)
5 Enchantress after small change (6)
10 Wayward inspector, very corrupt, securing end (11)
11 Central point about hairstyle (3)
12 Sheep confined by iron structure (5)
13 Pair united in support, endlessly diligent (9)
14 Financial backer behind newspaper showing protective spirit (8,5)
18 Absolute icon, in and out, changed and left (13)
20 Game in social event involving crowd with energy (9)
22 Liking sample (5)
23 Drink part of the last round (3)
24 Detest union, badly biased (11) TENDENTIOUS
25 Modest protest beginning in earnest (6) DEMURE
26 Rush about, being one responsible for operation (7) SURGEON


DOWN
1 Fielder upset about finish (3-3) MID-OFF
2 Losing cat, sadly hankering for the past (9) NOSTALGIC
3 Firm wanting leader present for discussion (5)
4 Poet’s judgement, carrying depth above measure, on sleep (7,7)
6 Comedian, hot and strained, retiring (9)
7 Extremely engaging sailor restricted by custom (5)
8 Truly pious, embracing retreat (8)
9 Playing versus Spain, see convincing quality (14)
15 Writer of comments from Wigan, not a Tory (9)
16 Odd angles, lot in crystalline mass (9)
17 Republican in vicious coup bad for cabinet?(8)
19 Time? It’s a vast expanse, child (6)
21 Brightness in valley mostly before noon (5)
22 Instructor in middle of ritual on hill (5)


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ACROSS
1 Keep track of idiot in upland area (7)
5 Enchantress after small change (6) SWITCH
10 Wayward inspector, very corrupt, securing end (11)
11 Central point about hairstyle (3)
12 Sheep confined by iron structure (5) BUN
13 Pair united in support, endlessly diligent (9) ASSIDUOUS
14 Financial backer behind newspaper showing protective spirit (8,5) GUARDIAN ANGEL
18 Absolute icon, in and out, changed and left (13) UNCONDITIONAL
20 Game in social event involving crowd with energy (9)
22 Liking sample (5)
23 Drink part of the last round (3)
24 Detest union, badly biased (11) TENDENTIOUS
25 Modest protest beginning in earnest (6) DEMURE
26 Rush about, being one responsible for operation (7) SURGEON


DOWN
1 Fielder upset about finish (3-3) MID-OFF
2 Losing cat, sadly hankering for the past (9) NOSTALGIC
3 Firm wanting leader present for discussion (5)
4 Poet’s judgement, carrying depth above measure, on sleep (7,7)
6 Comedian, hot and strained, retiring (9)
7 Extremely engaging sailor restricted by custom (5)
8 Truly pious, embracing retreat (8)
9 Playing versus Spain, see convincing quality (14)
15 Writer of comments from Wigan, not a Tory (9)
16 Odd angles, lot in crystalline mass (9)
17 Republican in vicious coup bad for cabinet?(8)
19 Time? It’s a vast expanse, child (6)
21 Brightness in valley mostly before noon (5)
22 Instructor in middle of ritual on hill (5)

ACROSS
1 Keep track of idiot in upland area (7)
5 Enchantress after small change (6) SWITCH
10 Wayward inspector, very corrupt, securing end (11)
11 Central point about hairstyle (3)BUN
12 Sheep confined by iron structure (5)
13 Pair united in support, endlessly diligent (9) ASSIDUOUS
14 Financial backer behind newspaper showing protective spirit (8,5) GUARDIAN ANGEL
18 Absolute icon, in and out, changed and left (13) UNCONDITIONAL
20 Game in social event involving crowd with energy (9)
22 Liking sample (5)TASTE
23 Drink part of the last round (3)
24 Detest union, badly biased (11) TENDENTIOUS
25 Modest protest beginning in earnest (6) DEMURE
26 Rush about, being one responsible for operation (7) SURGEON


DOWN
1 Fielder upset about finish (3-3) MID-OFF
2 Losing cat, sadly hankering for the past (9) NOSTALGIC
3 Firm wanting leader present for discussion (5)
4 Poet’s judgement, carrying depth above measure, on sleep (7,7)
6 Comedian, hot and strained, retiring (9)
7 Extremely engaging sailor restricted by custom (5)TABOO
8 Truly pious, embracing retreat (8)HONESTLY
9 Playing versus Spain, see convincing quality (14)
15 Writer of comments from Wigan, not a Tory (9)
16 Odd angles, lot in crystalline mass (9)GALLSTONE
17 Republican in vicious coup bad for cabinet?(8)
19 Time? It’s a vast expanse, child (6)SEASON
21 Brightness in valley mostly before noon (5)
22 Instructor in middle of ritual on hill (5)

Aspartame

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7)
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6)
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7)

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9)
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)
19 Stab a bond actor (6)
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

GRID

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7)
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6)
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7)

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7) SHYNESS
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7) OCTOBER
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7) UTILISE
19 Stab a bond actor (6) PIERCE
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7)
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6)
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7)

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)
19 Stab a bond actor (6)
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7) MADE A SMALL FORTUNE (a small fortune)* - masterful loan
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6) {TRA(GI)C} <=
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7) SECRET SERVICE*

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7) (A)(F)(GHANI)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)
19 Stab a bond actor (6)
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7) MADE A SMALL FORTUNE (a small fortune)* - masterful loan
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)LYRICIST
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6) {TRA(GI)C} <=
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)LETTER BOMB
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)IBIS
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7) SECRET SERVICE*

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7) (A)(F)(GHANI)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)RUINED
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)SHYNESS
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)OCTOBER
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)UTILISE
19 Stab a bond actor (6)PIERCE
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)ALIBI

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4) OGLE
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3) ROLLING PIN
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7) MADE A SMALL FORTUNE (a small fortune)* - masterful loan
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4) SELL
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)LYRICIST
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6) {TRA(GI)C} <=
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)LETTER BOMB
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)IBIS
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7) SECRET SERVICE*

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7) (A)(F)(GHANI)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)RUINED
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9) UNGALLANT
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7) EPISTLE
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)SHYNESS
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)OCTOBER
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)UTILISE
19 Stab a bond actor (6)PIERCE
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)ALIBI

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4) OGLE
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3) ROLLING PIN
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)TASSEL
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)IDEALITY
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7) MADE A SMALL FORTUNE (a small fortune)* - masterful loan
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4) SELL
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)STRONTIUM
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)LYRICIST
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6) {TRA(GI)C} <=
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)LETTER BOMB
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)IBIS
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7) SECRET SERVICE*

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7) (A)(F)(GHANI)
2 Searches for bearings (5)MIENS
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)LORELEI
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)FILLING STATIONS
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)RUINED
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9) UNGALLANT
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7) EPISTLE
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)SHYNESS
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)OCTOBER
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)UTILISE
19 Stab a bond actor (6)PIERCE
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)ALIBI

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

Spinner

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12)
10 This Setter has no special secret (5)
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9)
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6)
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9)
16 Start argument about a territory (4)
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12)

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9)
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8)
4 Right to abet robbery (4)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10)
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5)
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7)
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10)
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4)

GRID

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12)
10 This Setter has no special secret (5)
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9)
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6)
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9)
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12)

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9)
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8)
4 Right to abet robbery (4)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10)
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5)
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7)
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10)
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4)

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12) CONSTRUCTION
10 This Setter has no special secret (5) INNER
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9) IMITATION
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6) ARMING
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9) UNCERTAIN
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12)

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9)
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8)
4 Right to abet robbery (4)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10)
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5)
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7)
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10)
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4)

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12) CONSTRUCTION
10 This Setter has no special secret (5) INNER
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9) IMITATION
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6) ARMING
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9) UNCERTAIN
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12)

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9) {OR}{NAME(NT)S}
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8) STRANGER (T)
4 Right to abet robbery (4) (R)(AID)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10) CR(IT)(IC)ISES
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6) (I)(MAGES*)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5)
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7)
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10)
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4)

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12) CONSTRUCTION
10 This Setter has no special secret (5) INNER
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9) IMITATION
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6) ARMING
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9) UNCERTAIN
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12)SATISFACTORY

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9) {OR}{NAME(NT)S}
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8) STRANGER (T)
4 Right to abet robbery (4) (R)(AID)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10) CR(IT)(IC)ISES
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6) (I)(MAGES*)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5)
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7)UNUSUAL
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10)STATISTICS
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)RESERVOIR
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)USHER
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4)

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12) CONSTRUCTION
10 This Setter has no special secret (5) INNER
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9) IMITATION
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6) ARMING
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9) UNCERTAIN
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12) SATISFACTORY

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9) {OR}{NAME(NT)S}
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8) STRANGER (T)
4 Right to abet robbery (4) (R)(AID)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10) CR(IT)(IC)ISES
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6) (I)(MAGES*)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5) VITAL
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7) UNUSUAL
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10) STATISTICS
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4) ASIA

Across
1 Surprisingly, court isn't after criminal establishment (12) CONSTRUCTION
10 This Setter has no special secret (5) INNER
11 Forgery — I am into it, crazily! (9) IMITATION
12 Supplying some marijuana amongst a cartel (6) ARMING
13 Asses die strangely due to ailments (8)DISEASES*
15 Unsettled uncle left, jumping off moving train (9) UNCERTAIN
16 Start argument about a territory (4)A RE A
20 CM is trying to contain smog (4)MIST (T)
21 Settle their woes or... (9)OTHERWISWE
24 ...lie to leaders of Locomotive employees society, seemingly agitated (8)RESTLESS
26 Notices beer crates every now and then (6)ALERTS
28 Wins for six hundred members of British party (9)VI C TORIES
29 Gas spreading over plantation (5)GROVE
30 “It's a small, broken down workshop!” “That's adequate!” (12) SATISFACTORY

Down
2 Baubles, gold stars wrapped around book (9) {OR}{NAME(NT)S}
3 Forest rangers arresting unknown person (8) STRANGER (T)
4 Right to abet robbery (4) (R)(AID)
5 It's primarily in charge during emergencies/attacks (10) CR(IT)(IC)ISES
6 Photographs Spinner playing games (6) (I)(MAGES*)
7 Pins hurt when stuck into naked skin, at first (5)NAILS
8 Key model stored inside bottle (5) VITAL
9 Abnormal rising sun captured by two undergraduate beginners next to Alabama (7) UNUSUAL
14 Space Transportation System's creative but doesn't incorporate right data (10) STATISTICS
17 River rose, flowing into lake (9)RESERVOIR
18 Wander behind troublemaker in rally (7)IMPROVE
19 Endless resolve to break into firm by evening (8)TWILIGHT
22 Nearly every other ball leads to Malinga outsmarting Sachin Tendulkar (6)ALMOST
23 One who leads you and me to that woman (5)USHER
25 Belts worn on feet? (5)SOCKS
27 Finally, India is returning to the summit of Anatolian region (4) ASIA

:clap::clap::clap: A very delightful puzzle!