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

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5)
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9)
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7)
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9)
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)
24 Land of Hope? (9)
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5)
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9)
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7)
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7)
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7)
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7)
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7)
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5927298.ece

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5)
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9)
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7)
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9)
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)
DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9)
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7)
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7)
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7)
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5)

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5)
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9)
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7)
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9)
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9)
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5)
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9)
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7)
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9)
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)ESTIMATES
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)ICE RINK
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)SURGEON

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9)
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)FESTIVALS
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5) ROUND
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9)
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7)
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)INSURER
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9)
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)ESTIMATES
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)ICE RINK
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)SMIRCH
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)SURGEON

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9)
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)CHEERIO
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)FESTIVALS
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5) ROUND
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9) TRANSCEND
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7) SOPHISM
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)INSURER
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9) NEFARIOUS
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)ESTIMATES
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)ICE RINK
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)SMIRCH
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)SURGEON

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9) ESTAMINET
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)CHEERIO
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)FESTIVALS
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5) ROUND
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9) TRANSCEND
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7) SOPHISM
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)INSURER
13 Heading for championship (5) TITLE
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9) NEFARIOUS
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)ESTIMATES
19 Farewell to a god in France (5) ADIEU
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7) OCEANIC
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)ICE RINK
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)SMIRCH
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)SURGEON

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9) ESTAMINET
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5) COATI
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)CHEERIO
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)FESTIVALS
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)ATTACHE
5 Funny business service? (6)COMICS
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5) ROUND
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9) TRANSCEND
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7) SOPHISM
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)INSURER
13 Heading for championship (5) TITLE
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9) NEFARIOUS
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)ESTIMATES
19 Farewell to a god in France (5) ADIEU
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7) OCEANIC
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)ICE RINK
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)GUACO
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)SMIRCH
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)SURGEON

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)TRUMPET
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)CODEINE
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9) ESTAMINET
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5) COATI
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)MISUSER
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)CHEERIO
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)FESTIVALS
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

:clap::clap::clap: Wonderful!

ACROSS
1 British accepts well-made-out denial about ship with two masts (8)
5 Puzzle — new one inserted in extended game (6) ENIGMA
10 Most terrible glue — it's being replaced (7) UGLIEST
11 Touring around, Tamil leader is in part of the Parliament Buildings (7)
12 Sailor switches side and stays (6)
13 This funny fellow's overwhelming one — one from Corinth, perhaps (8)
15 Annoys horses (4) NAGS
16 Striker to indicate a tense moment on the court (5,5)
18 Tool gets nutriments broken down (10) INSTRUMENT
20 Disapproval about learner's nonsense (4)
23 Heather describes expletive that causes hatred (8)
24 Shawl Morgan noticed is tucked back (6)
26 In-between, no engineer to turn and twist (7)
27 Widespread panic about one's fishpond (7)
28 Shows indifference as son embraces redhead inside (6)
29 Pass on: “Worker on strike” (4,4)
DOWN
1 Almost fight to get no-good villages to embrace top-class flowering plants (15)
2 See a couple of students with gin-cocktail taking it easy (7)
3 Required to be massaged, say (6)
4 Each on way back has lunch (4)
6 Election choice girl finds impossible (3,1,4)
7 Begging, I linger till I get some oil (7)
8 Being opposed to wheat, say, is out of character (7,3,5)
9 Han's carts transported refuse holders (5-4)
14 Inclined towards violence, with no good thoughts (3-6)
17 Part of building feature from clever circle (4,4)
19 Spread is Supreme Court's rare treat (7)
21 With Leonard, I got rash — “freckles”, actually (7)
22 Put up with head office being milked (6)
25 Teetotallers' group admits very soft father in south India (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5783135.ece

ACROSS
1 British accepts well-made-out denial about ship with two masts (8)
5 Puzzle — new one inserted in extended game (6) ENIGMA
10 Most terrible glue — it's being replaced (7) UGLIEST
11 Touring around, Tamil leader is in part of the Parliament Buildings (7)
12 Sailor switches side and stays (6)ABIDES
13 This funny fellow's overwhelming one — one from Corinth, perhaps (8)
15 Annoys horses (4) NAGS
16 Striker to indicate a tense moment on the court (5,5)
18 Tool gets nutriments broken down (10) INSTRUMENT
20 Disapproval about learner's nonsense (4)
23 Heather describes expletive that causes hatred (8)
24 Shawl Morgan noticed is tucked back (6)
26 In-between, no engineer to turn and twist (7)
27 Widespread panic about one's fishpond (7)
28 Shows indifference as son embraces redhead inside (6)
29 Pass on: “Worker on strike” (4,4)HAND DOWN
DOWN
1 Almost fight to get no-good villages to embrace top-class flowering plants (15)
2 See a couple of students with gin-cocktail taking it easy (7)
3 Required to be massaged, say (6)
4 Each on way back has lunch (4)
6 Election choice girl finds impossible (3,1,4)
7 Begging, I linger till I get some oil (7)
8 Being opposed to wheat, say, is out of character (7,3,5)AGAINST THE GRAIN
9 Han's carts transported refuse holders (5-4)TRASH-CANS
14 Inclined towards violence, with no good thoughts (3-6)
17 Part of building feature from clever circle (4,4)
19 Spread is Supreme Court's rare treat (7)
21 With Leonard, I got rash — “freckles”, actually (7)
22 Put up with head office being milked (6)
25 Teetotallers' group admits very soft father in south India (4)

ACROSS
1 British accepts well-made-out denial about ship with two masts (8)BILANDER
5 Puzzle — new one inserted in extended game (6) ENIGMA
10 Most terrible glue — it's being replaced (7) UGLIEST
11 Touring around, Tamil leader is in part of the Parliament Buildings (7)ROTUNDA
12 Sailor switches side and stays (6)ABIDES
13 This funny fellow's overwhelming one — one from Corinth, perhaps (8)ISTHMIAN
15 Annoys horses (4) NAGS
16 Striker to indicate a tense moment on the court (5,5)MATCH POINT
18 Tool gets nutriments broken down (10) INSTRUMENT
20 Disapproval about learner's nonsense (4)BLAH
23 Heather describes expletive that causes hatred (8)LOATHING
24 Shawl Morgan noticed is tucked back (6)TONNAG
26 In-between, no engineer to turn and twist (7)ENTWINE
27 Widespread panic about one's fishpond (7)PISCINA
28 Shows indifference as son embraces redhead inside (6)SHRUGS
29 Pass on: “Worker on strike” (4,4)HAND DOWN
DOWN
1 Almost fight to get no-good villages to embrace top-class flowering plants (15)BOUGAINVILLAEAS
2 See a couple of students with gin-cocktail taking it easy (7)LOLLING
3 Required to be massaged, say (6)NEEDED
4 Each on way back has lunch (4)EATS
6 Election choice girl finds impossible (3,1,4)NOT A HOPE
7 Begging, I linger till I get some oil (7)GINGILI
8 Being opposed to wheat, say, is out of character (7,3,5)AGAINST THE GRAIN
9 Han's carts transported refuse holders (5-4)TRASH-CANS
14 Inclined towards violence, with no good thoughts (3-6)BAD-MINDED
17 Part of building feature from clever circle (4,4)ARCH RING
19 Spread is Supreme Court's rare treat (7)SCATTER
21 With Leonard, I got rash — “freckles”, actually (7)LENTIGO
22 Put up with head office being milked (6)HOUSED
25 Teetotallers' group admits very soft father in south India (4)APPA

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

ACROSS
1 Party Milton formed is significantly... (11)
9 ... opposed to profits getting invested in Austria (7)
10 Lean monarch kicks horse out in American scramble (6) SKINNY
11 Added a minor role (5)
12 In order to claim pie, tycoon may show some irreverence (7)
15 Bicker with the former bridge player moving to the front (4)
16 Native of Iran with nine lives? (7,3)
18 Mackintosh holder found in the auditor's animal shelter by the aircraft shed reportedly (4,6)
20 Play solo in the European city (4)
23 Mark returns to embrace the French without a shirt... (7)
24 ... bringing half of the French brandy found outside Oregon hill station (5)
26 Henry admitted to sorting mails in a hill station (6)
27 Enthusiast modifying armature to remove resistance (7)
28 Bewildered Chandler sad when downed in a rough manner (5-6)

DOWN
2 Greek character and Pole campaigned around a hill station (6) MUNNAR
3 Uproot yellow birch trees partially in the hill station (4)
4 Employer's request is part of the sorted out matters (10) TASKMASTER
5 Brazilian port accommodates one with nickel from a hill station (8)
6 Mad Mark, we hear, is after a Roman goddess (7)
7 Kitbag of the journalist covering wild raves (9) HAVERSACK
8 Brings up issue surrounding worker's religious chant (6)
13 A racket might send it over the net (6,4)
14 Bully with potent weapon (6-3)
17 As an example, protects Mala upset by a part of the brain (8)
19 Second one to desert antihero by mistake (7)
21 Maratha chief removes model of Dracula author for a tobacco user (6)
22 Clean shave (6)
25 Patch to fade after vitamin E is leached out (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5935512.ece

ACROSS
1 Party Milton formed is significantly... (11)
9 ... opposed to profits getting invested in Austria (7)AGAINST
10 Lean monarch kicks horse out in American scramble (6) SKINNY
11 Added a minor role (5)EXTRA
12 In order to claim pie, tycoon may show some irreverence (7)IMPIETY
15 Bicker with the former bridge player moving to the front (4)
16 Native of Iran with nine lives? (7,3)PERSIAN CAT
18 Mackintosh holder found in the auditor's animal shelter by the aircraft shed reportedly (4,6)
20 Play solo in the European city (4)
23 Mark returns to embrace the French without a shirt... (7)
24 ... bringing half of the French brandy found outside Oregon hill station (5)
26 Henry admitted to sorting mails in a hill station (6)
27 Enthusiast modifying armature to remove resistance (7)
28 Bewildered Chandler sad when downed in a rough manner (5-6)

DOWN
2 Greek character and Pole campaigned around a hill station (6) MUNNAR
3 Uproot yellow birch trees partially in the hill station (4)
4 Employer's request is part of the sorted out matters (10) TASKMASTER
5 Brazilian port accommodates one with nickel from a hill station (8)
6 Mad Mark, we hear, is after a Roman goddess (7)
7 Kitbag of the journalist covering wild raves (9) HAVERSACK
8 Brings up issue surrounding worker's religious chant (6)
13 A racket might send it over the net (6,4)
14 Bully with potent weapon (6-3)
17 As an example, protects Mala upset by a part of the brain (8)
19 Second one to desert antihero by mistake (7)
21 Maratha chief removes model of Dracula author for a tobacco user (6)
22 Clean shave (6)
25 Patch to fade after vitamin E is leached out (4)

ACROSS
1 Party Milton formed is significantly... (11) IMPORTANTLY
9 ... opposed to profits getting invested in Austria (7)AGAINST
10 Lean monarch kicks horse out in American scramble (6) SKINNY
11 Added a minor role (5)EXTRA
12 In order to claim pie, tycoon may show some irreverence (7)IMPIETY
15 Bicker with the former bridge player moving to the front (4)
16 Native of Iran with nine lives? (7,3)PERSIAN CAT
18 Mackintosh holder found in the auditor's animal shelter by the aircraft shed reportedly (4,6)
20 Play solo in the European city (4)
23 Mark returns to embrace the French without a shirt... (7)
24 ... bringing half of the French brandy found outside Oregon hill station (5)
26 Henry admitted to sorting mails in a hill station (6)
27 Enthusiast modifying armature to remove resistance (7)AMATEUR
28 Bewildered Chandler sad when downed in a rough manner (5-6) CRASH-LANDED

DOWN
2 Greek character and Pole campaigned around a hill station (6) MUNNAR
3 Uproot yellow birch trees partially in the hill station (4)
4 Employer's request is part of the sorted out matters (10) TASKMASTER
5 Brazilian port accommodates one with nickel from a hill station (8)
6 Mad Mark, we hear, is after a Roman goddess (7)
7 Kitbag of the journalist covering wild raves (9) HAVERSACK
8 Brings up issue surrounding worker's religious chant (6)
13 A racket might send it over the net (6,4) TENNIS BALL
14 Bully with potent weapon (6-3)
17 As an example, protects Mala upset by a part of the brain (8)
19 Second one to desert antihero by mistake (7)
21 Maratha chief removes model of Dracula author for a tobacco user (6)
22 Clean shave (6)
25 Patch to fade after vitamin E is leached out (4)

ACROSS
1 Party Milton formed is significantly... (11) IMPORTANTLY
9 ... opposed to profits getting invested in Austria (7)AGAINST
10 Lean monarch kicks horse out in American scramble (6) SKINNY
11 Added a minor role (5)EXTRA
12 In order to claim pie, tycoon may show some irreverence (7)IMPIETY
15 Bicker with the former bridge player moving to the front (4)SPAT
16 Native of Iran with nine lives? (7,3)PERSIAN CAT
18 Mackintosh holder found in the auditor's animal shelter by the aircraft shed reportedly (4,6)COAT HANGER
20 Play solo in the European city (4)OSLO
23 Mark returns to embrace the French without a shirt... (7)TOPLESS
24 ... bringing half of the French brandy found outside Oregon hill station (5)COORG
26 Henry admitted to sorting mails in a hill station (6)SHIMLA
27 Enthusiast modifying armature to remove resistance (7)AMATEUR
28 Bewildered Chandler sad when downed in a rough manner (5-6) CRASH-LANDED

DOWN
2 Greek character and Pole campaigned around a hill station (6) MUNNAR
3 Uproot yellow birch trees partially in the hill station (4)OOTY
4 Employer's request is part of the sorted out matters (10) TASKMASTER
5 Brazilian port accommodates one with nickel from a hill station (8)NAINITAL
6 Mad Mark, we hear, is after a Roman goddess (7)LUNATIC
7 Kitbag of the journalist covering wild raves (9) HAVERSACK
8 Brings up issue surrounding worker's religious chant (6)MANTRA
13 A racket might send it over the net (6,4) TENNIS BALL
14 Bully with potent weapon (6-3)STRONG-ARM
17 As an example, protects Mala upset by a part of the brain (8)THALAMUS
19 Second one to desert antihero by mistake (7)ANOTHER
21 Maratha chief removes model of Dracula author for a tobacco user (6)SMOKER
22 Clean shave (6)SCRAPE
25 Patch to fade after vitamin E is leached out (4)DARN

:clap::clap::clap: Cool trip to hill stations!

ACROSS
1 One may get bitter if one is used (4,4) BEER PUMP
5 Mischievous member - is husband following one? (6)
9 Outstanding performer, girl in plant ignoring us (5,3)
10 Son appearing in club concert (6)
12 Country producing whisky, Africa’s first (5)
13 Complex lecture by the Spanish sailor (9)
14 Country folk look round hydrogen plant (9,3)
18 Shared views in popular stadium (6,6)
21 Airman up for trial? (4,5)
23 Friend describing university to a girl (5)
24 Young cow provided that in here somehow (6)
25 To better score is excellent(3-5)
26 Piece of classical music from Brahms on at arena(6)
27 Charm one’s way in? (8)

DOWN
1 Grow into suit (6) BECOME
2 Make possible arrest, breaking Helen’s heart (6) ENABLE
3 Nut, as I chop it, changes shape (9) PISTACHIO
4 Famous sculptor I challenge, unwisely, in Missouri (12)
6 Fruit - piece to be consumed (5)
7 Decidedly trendy black suit (2,6)
8 Impeded female deer, wild deer (8)
11 Fashionable sophisticate, but not a woman, surprisingly (3,5,4)
15 Loaf of bread, key kitchen item? (3-6)
16 Female’s stretching across bed with cold drinks (8)
17 Negligence round embassy (8)
19 Station American in English college (6)
20 Ms du Maurier had pen repaired? (6)
22 Gather fuel around lake (5)

ACROSS
1 One may get bitter if one is used (4,4) BEER PUMP
5 Mischievous member - is husband following one? (6)
9 Outstanding performer, girl in plant ignoring us (5,3) CLASS ACT
10 Son appearing in club concert (6)
12 Country producing whisky, Africa’s first (5) MALTA
13 Complex lecture by the Spanish sailor (9)
14 Country folk look round hydrogen plant (9,3)
18 Shared views in popular stadium (6,6)
21 Airman up for trial? (4,5)
23 Friend describing university to a girl (5)
24 Young cow provided that in here somehow (6)
25 To better score is excellent(3-5)
26 Piece of classical music from Brahms on at arena(6)
27 Charm one’s way in? (8)

DOWN
1 Grow into suit (6) BECOME
2 Make possible arrest, breaking Helen’s heart (6) ENABLE
3 Nut, as I chop it, changes shape (9) PISTACHIO
4 Famous sculptor I challenge, unwisely, in Missouri (12)
6 Fruit - piece to be consumed (5)
7 Decidedly trendy black suit (2,6)
8 Impeded female deer, wild deer (8)
11 Fashionable sophisticate, but not a woman, surprisingly (3,5,4) MAN ABOUT TOWN
15 Loaf of bread, key kitchen item? (3-6)
16 Female’s stretching across bed with cold drinks (8)
17 Negligence round embassy (8)
19 Station American in English college (6)
20 Ms du Maurier had pen repaired? (6) DAPHNE
22 Gather fuel around lake (5)

ACROSS
1 One may get bitter if one is used (4,4) BEER PUMP
5 Mischievous member - is husband following one? (6)IMPISH
9 Outstanding performer, girl in plant ignoring us (5,3) CLASS ACT
10 Son appearing in club concert (6)
12 Country producing whisky, Africa’s first (5) MALTA
13 Complex lecture by the Spanish sailor (9)
14 Country folk look round hydrogen plant (9,3)
18 Shared views in popular stadium (6,6)COMMON GROUND
21 Airman up for trial? (4,5)TEST PILOT
23 Friend describing university to a girl (5)
24 Young cow provided that in here somehow (6)
25 To better score is excellent(3-5)
26 Piece of classical music from Brahms on at arena(6)
27 Charm one’s way in? (8)ENTRANCE

DOWN
1 Grow into suit (6) BECOME
2 Make possible arrest, breaking Helen’s heart (6) ENABLE
3 Nut, as I chop it, changes shape (9) PISTACHIO
4 Famous sculptor I challenge, unwisely, in Missouri (12)
6 Fruit - piece to be consumed (5)
7 Decidedly trendy black suit (2,6)
8 Impeded female deer, wild deer (8)
11 Fashionable sophisticate, but not a woman, surprisingly (3,5,4) MAN ABOUT TOWN
15 Loaf of bread, key kitchen item? (3-6)
16 Female’s stretching across bed with cold drinks (8)
17 Negligence round embassy (8)
19 Station American in English college (6)
20 Ms du Maurier had pen repaired? (6) DAPHNE
22 Gather fuel around lake (5)

ACROSS
1 One may get bitter if one is used (4,4) BEER PUMP
5 Mischievous member - is husband following one? (6)IMPISH
9 Outstanding performer, girl in plant ignoring us (5,3) CLASS ACT
10 Son appearing in club concert (6)
12 Country producing whisky, Africa’s first (5) MALTA
13 Complex lecture by the Spanish sailor (9) ELABORATE
14 Country folk look round hydrogen plant (9,3) PHEASANTS EYE
18 Shared views in popular stadium (6,6)COMMON GROUND
21 Airman up for trial? (4,5)TEST PILOT
23 Friend describing university to a girl (5)
24 Young cow provided that in here somehow (6)
25 To better score is excellent(3-5)
26 Piece of classical music from Brahms on at arena(6)
27 Charm one’s way in? (8)ENTRANCE

DOWN
1 Grow into suit (6) BECOME
2 Make possible arrest, breaking Helen’s heart (6) ENABLE
3 Nut, as I chop it, changes shape (9) PISTACHIO
4 Famous sculptor I challenge, unwisely, in Missouri (12) MICHELANELO
6 Fruit - piece to be consumed (5)
7 Decidedly trendy black suit (2,6)
8 Impeded female deer, wild deer (8)
11 Fashionable sophisticate, but not a woman, surprisingly (3,5,4) MAN ABOUT TOWN
15 Loaf of bread, key kitchen item? (3-6) TIN-OPENER
16 Female’s stretching across bed with cold drinks (8)
17 Negligence round embassy (8)
19 Station American in English college (6)
20 Ms du Maurier had pen repaired? (6) DAPHNE
22 Gather fuel around lake (5)

ACROSS
1 One may get bitter if one is used (4,4) BEER PUMP
5 Mischievous member - is husband following one? (6)IMPISH
9 Outstanding performer, girl in plant ignoring us (5,3) CLASS ACT
10 Son appearing in club concert (6)UNISON
12 Country producing whisky, Africa’s first (5) MALTA
13 Complex lecture by the Spanish sailor (9) ELABORATE
14 Country folk look round hydrogen plant (9,3) PHEASANTS EYE
18 Shared views in popular stadium (6,6)COMMON GROUND
21 Airman up for trial? (4,5)TEST PILOT
23 Friend describing university to a girl (5)PAULA
24 Young cow provided that in here somehow (6)HEIFER
25 To better score is excellent(3-5)TOP-NOTCH
26 Piece of classical music from Brahms on at arena(6)SONATA
27 Charm one’s way in? (8)ENTRANCE

DOWN
1 Grow into suit (6) BECOME
2 Make possible arrest, breaking Helen’s heart (6) ENABLE
3 Nut, as I chop it, changes shape (9) PISTACHIO
4 Famous sculptor I challenge, unwisely, in Missouri (12) MICHELANELO
6 Fruit - piece to be consumed (5)MANGO
7 Decidedly trendy black suit (2,6)IN SPADES
8 Impeded female deer, wild deer (8)HINDERED
11 Fashionable sophisticate, but not a woman, surprisingly (3,5,4) MAN ABOUT TOWN
15 Loaf of bread, key kitchen item? (3-6) TIN-OPENER
16 Female’s stretching across bed with cold drinks (8)SCOTCHES
17 Negligence round embassy (8)OMISSION
19 Station American in English college (6)EUSTON
20 Ms du Maurier had pen repaired? (6) DAPHNE
22 Gather fuel around lake (5)PLEAT

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10)
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8)
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5)
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9)
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7)
17 Hold influence (7)
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)
DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6)
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6)
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8)
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7)
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8)
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2)
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6)
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5939122.ece

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10)
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5)
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7)
17 Hold influence (7)
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)
DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6)
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6)
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7)
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8)
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2)
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6)
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10) TRAVANCORE
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5) MOUND
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7)
17 Hold influence (7)
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)

DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6)
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6)
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7)
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8) IMPUNITY
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2) CHECK-UP
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6)
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10) TRAVANCORE
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5) MOUND
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7)
17 Hold influence (7)
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)

DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6) PRONTO
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6)
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7)
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8) IMPUNITY
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2) CHECK-UP
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6)
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10) TRAVANCORE
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5) MOUND
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7)
17 Hold influence (7)POSSESS
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)ATOP
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)

DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6) PRONTO
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)INDIA
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)ROOSTER
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6)
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7)
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8) IMPUNITY
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2) CHECK-UP
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6)
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10) TRAVANCORE
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5) MOUND
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7) BIKANER
17 Hold influence (7)POSSESS
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)ATOP
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)

DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6) PRONTO
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)INDIA
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)ROOSTER
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6) JAIPUR
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7) VERANDA
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8) IMPUNITY
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2) CHECK-UP
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6) MYSORE
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10) TRAVANCORE
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)ALSO
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)TIPPEX
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5) MOUND
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7) BIKANER
17 Hold influence (7)POSSESS
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)SPOTLIGHT
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)SLUMP
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)INDORE
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)CHASTISE
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)ATOP
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)SAURASHTRA

DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6) PRONTO
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)INDIA
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)ROOSTER
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)NEUTRINO
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6) JAIPUR
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7) VERANDA
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8) IMPUNITY
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)EPILEPSY
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)SPLOTCH
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2) CHECK-UP
21 Parades with the military units (6)TROOPS
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6) MYSORE
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)BASAL

:clap::clap::clap: Touring princely states!

ACROSS
1 Made a duck/0 perhaps (11) ABBREVIATED
9 Antelope seen regularly in field, grazin' (6)
10 Cast coat off in a detached manner (8)
11 Lift up to sky briefly (5)
12 Old Times article penned about one Englishman (7)
13 Forces bandages around wound essentially (8)
15 A number of XXXL rolls (6)
16 Given to joking when judge is out of sight (6)
18 Mobile library carried hardback with coarse humour (8)
20 Fizzy cola, popular drink (7)
21 Has a crash crushed bones? (5)
22 Urges boy to eat a healthy dish (3,5)
23 Payment for freedom managed like this with money (6)
24 It helps scripted characters make a good impression (6,5) CARBON PAPER

DOWN
2 VIP beaming stupidly (3-4)
3 Say raze and build (5)
4 Sticky British noblemen axed National Trust (7)
5 Rocky Balboa, wet and in a weakened state (2,1,3,3)
6 Pretty female leaves an impression (7)
7 Sort of tutorage which is free (7,6) WITHOUT CHARGE
8 Burst and tore as one keeping fit (5,2,6) STAND TO REASON
14 Second outing by staff to a barely pleasing place (5,4)
17 Grasshopper from a specific place, middle of Utah? (7)
18 Enlisted in training held by a French sculptor (5,2)
19 Sanction insurers so divested of capital (7)
21 Went round windy southern country (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5941980.ece

ACROSS
1 Made a duck/0 perhaps (11) ABBREVIATED
9 Antelope seen regularly in field, grazin' (6)
10 Cast coat off in a detached manner (8)
11 Lift up to sky briefly (5)HEAVE
12 Old Times article penned about one Englishman (7)
13 Forces bandages around wound essentially (8)
15 A number of XXXL rolls (6)
16 Given to joking when judge is out of sight (6)OCULAR
18 Mobile library carried hardback with coarse humour (8)
20 Fizzy cola, popular drink (7)
21 Has a crash crushed bones? (5)
22 Urges boy to eat a healthy dish (3,5)EGG SALAD
23 Payment for freedom managed like this with money (6)RANSOM
24 It helps scripted characters make a good impression (6,5) CARBON PAPER

DOWN
2 VIP beaming stupidly (3-4)
3 Say raze and build (5)
4 Sticky British noblemen axed National Trust (7)
5 Rocky Balboa, wet and in a weakened state (2,1,3,3)
6 Pretty female leaves an impression (7)
7 Sort of tutorage which is free (7,6) WITHOUT CHARGE
8 Burst and tore as one keeping fit (5,2,6) STAND TO REASON
14 Second outing by staff to a barely pleasing place (5,4)
17 Grasshopper from a specific place, middle of Utah? (7)
18 Enlisted in training held by a French sculptor (5,2)
19 Sanction insurers so divested of capital (7)
21 Went round windy southern country (5)

ACROSS
1 Made a duck/0 perhaps (11) ABBREVIATED
9 Antelope seen regularly in field, grazin' (6) NILGAI
10 Cast coat off in a detached manner (8) STACCATO
11 Lift up to sky briefly (5) HEAVE
12 Old Times article penned about one Englishman (7)
13 Forces bandages around wound essentially (8)
15 A number of XXXL rolls (6) EIGHTY
16 Given to joking when judge is out of sight (6) OCULAR
18 Mobile library carried hardback with coarse humour (8)
20 Fizzy cola, popular drink (7)
21 Has a crash crushed bones? (5)
22 Urges boy to eat a healthy dish (3,5) EGG SALAD
23 Payment for freedom managed like this with money (6) RANSOM
24 It helps scripted characters make a good impression (6,5) CARBON PAPER

DOWN
2 VIP beaming stupidly (3-4)
3 Say raze and build (5) RAISE
4 Sticky British noblemen axed National Trust (7)
5 Rocky Balboa, wet and in a weakened state (2,1,3,3)
6 Pretty female leaves an impression (7)
7 Sort of tutorage which is free (7,6) WITHOUT CHARGE
8 Burst and tore as one keeping fit (5,2,6) STAND TO REASON
14 Second outing by staff to a barely pleasing place (5,4)
17 Grasshopper from a specific place, middle of Utah? (7)
18 Enlisted in training held by a French sculptor (5,2)
19 Sanction insurers so divested of capital (7)
21 Went round windy southern country (5)

LV,
If you think so much, you will have a burn out :-)

ACROSS
1 Made a duck/0 perhaps (11) ABBREVIATED
9 Antelope seen regularly in field, grazin' (6) NILGAI
10 Cast coat off in a detached manner (8) STACCATO
11 Lift up to sky briefly (5) HEAVE
12 Old Times article penned about one Englishman (7) OXONIAN
13 Forces bandages around wound essentially (8) DURESSES
15 A number of XXXL rolls (6) EIGHTY
16 Given to joking when judge is out of sight (6) OCULAR
18 Mobile library carried hardback with coarse humour (8) RIBALDRY
20 Fizzy cola, popular drink (7) ALCOPOP
21 Has a crash crushed bones? (5) SACRA
22 Urges boy to eat a healthy dish (3,5) EGG SALAD
23 Payment for freedom managed like this with money (6) RANSOM
24 It helps scripted characters make a good impression (6,5) CARBON PAPER

DOWN
2 VIP beaming stupidly (3-4) BIG-NAME
3 Say raze and build (5) RAISE
4 Sticky British noblemen axed National Trust (7) VISCOUS
5 Rocky Balboa, wet and in a weakened state (2,1,3,3) AT A LOW EBB
6 Pretty female leaves an impression (7) ETCHING
7 Sort of tutorage which is free (7,6) WITHOUT CHARGE
8 Burst and tore as one keeping fit (5,2,6) STAND TO REASON
14 Second outing by staff to a barely pleasing place (5,4) STRIP CLUB
17 Grasshopper from a specific place, middle of Utah? (7) LOCUSTA
18 Enlisted in training held by a French sculptor (5,2) ROPED IN
19 Sanction insurers so divested of capital (7) LICENCE
21 Went round windy southern country (5) SYRIA

Quote:

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Originally Posted by deepakgita

LV,
If you think so much, you will have a burn out :-)

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:rotfl2:

:clap::clap::clap: A brilliant puzzle from Buzzer!

ACROSS
6 Spoiling for a nice black coffee (4,4)
9 Old wrongdoing led to blackmail (6)
10 Open (adj) fair alternately (4)
11 Clueless like a cadet embracing navy (10)
12 I'm a bum trashing a city (6)
14 Best to reduce number by 10% of sight (7)
15 Tennis pro, a real maverick character finally gets a fitness consultant (8,7)
18 Arranged or set up theatrical groups (7)
20 Parking line boundary gives surety (6)
22 K-kid? (10)
23 Give information on mobile during speech (4)
24 Have fewer returns for a craft (6)
25 Closet as ideal hiding place for lay-by (3,5)

DOWN
1 Mock entrance exam before one for real (4)
2 Liquid remedy (8)
3 Consider right hiking wages before income tax (3,3)
4 Engaging rule breaking attorney in operation (10)
5 Fictional butler, extremely utile and loyal (4,4)
7 Old French region depicted in European journal (5)
8 They might help nosily in mending relationships (13)
13 Graduates before long to first musician (10)
16 Return from hospital department, reeky all over (5,3)
17 Criticise one song essentially lacking pace (8)
19 Sauce or jam (6)
21 Arctic for example is up top (5)
23 Indifferent and same old same old leaders (2-2)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5945733.ece

Col Sir & PP ma'am ,


Hahaha . Sometimes I do this also :-D :banghead:

ACROSS
6 Spoiling for a nice black coffee (4,4)
9 Old wrongdoing led to blackmail (6)
10 Open (adj) fair alternately (4)
11 Clueless like a cadet embracing navy (10)
12 I'm a bum trashing a city (6)
14 Best to reduce number by 10% of sight (7)
15 Tennis pro, a real maverick character finally gets a fitness consultant (8,7)
18 Arranged or set up theatrical groups (7)
20 Parking line boundary gives surety (6)
22 K-kid? (10)
23 Give information on mobile during speech (4)
24 Have fewer returns for a craft (6)
25 Closet as ideal hiding place for lay-by (3,5)

DOWN
1 Mock entrance exam before one for real (4)
2 Liquid remedy (8)
3 Consider right hiking wages before income tax (3,3)
4 Engaging rule breaking attorney in operation (10)
5 Fictional butler, extremely utile and loyal (4,4)
7 Old French region depicted in European journal (5) ANJOU
8 They might help nosily in mending relationships (13) RHINOPLASTIES
13 Graduates before long to first musician (10) BASSOONIST
16 Return from hospital department, reeky all over (5,3) ENTER KEY
17 Criticise one song essentially lacking pace (8)
19 Sauce or jam (6)
21 Arctic for example is up top (5)
23 Indifferent and same old same old leaders (2-2)

ACROSS
6 Spoiling for a nice black coffee (4,4)
9 Old wrongdoing led to blackmail (6)
10 Open (adj) fair alternately (4) AJAR
11 Clueless like a cadet embracing navy (10)
12 I'm a bum trashing a city (6) MUMBAI
14 Best to reduce number by 10% of sight (7) OPTIMAL
15 Tennis pro, a real maverick character finally gets a fitness consultant (8,7)
18 Arranged or set up theatrical groups (7)
20 Parking line boundary gives surety (6)
22 K-kid? (10)
23 Give information on mobile during speech (4)
24 Have fewer returns for a craft (6)
25 Closet as ideal hiding place for lay-by (3,5)

DOWN
1 Mock entrance exam before one for real (4)
2 Liquid remedy (8)
3 Consider right hiking wages before income tax (3,3)
4 Engaging rule breaking attorney in operation (10)
5 Fictional butler, extremely utile and loyal (4,4)
7 Old French region depicted in European journal (5) ANJOU
8 They might help nosily in mending relationships (13) RHINOPLASTIES
13 Graduates before long to first musician (10) BASSOONIST
16 Return from hospital department, reeky all over (5,3) ENTER KEY
17 Criticise one song essentially lacking pace (8)
19 Sauce or jam (6)
21 Arctic for example is up top (5)
23 Indifferent and same old same old leaders (2-2) SO SO

ACROSS
6 Spoiling for a nice black coffee (4,4)
9 Old wrongdoing led to blackmail (6)
10 Open (adj) fair alternately (4) AJAR
11 Clueless like a cadet embracing navy (10)
12 I'm a bum trashing a city (6) MUMBAI
14 Best to reduce number by 10% of sight (7) OPTIMAL
15 Tennis pro, a real maverick character finally gets a fitness consultant (8,7)
18 Arranged or set up theatrical groups (7) TROUPES
20 Parking line boundary gives surety (6)
22 K-kid? (10)
23 Give information on mobile during speech (4)
24 Have fewer returns for a craft (6)
25 Closet as ideal hiding place for lay-by (3,5) SET ASIDE

DOWN
1 Mock entrance exam before one for real (4)
2 Liquid remedy (8) SOLUTION
3 Consider right hiking wages before income tax (3,3) SEE FIT
4 Engaging rule breaking attorney in operation (10)
5 Fictional butler, extremely utile and loyal (4,4)
7 Old French region depicted in European journal (5) ANJOU
8 They might help nosily in mending relationships (13) RHINOPLASTIES
13 Graduates before long to first musician (10) BASSOONIST
16 Return from hospital department, reeky all over (5,3) ENTER KEY
17 Criticise one song essentially lacking pace (8)
19 Sauce or jam (6)
21 Arctic for example is up top (5)
23 Indifferent and same old same old leaders (2-2) SO SO

ACROSS
6 Spoiling for a nice black coffee (4,4)
9 Old wrongdoing led to blackmail (6)
10 Open (adj) fair alternately (4) AJAR
11 Clueless like a cadet embracing navy (10)UNINFORMED
12 I'm a bum trashing a city (6) MUMBAI
14 Best to reduce number by 10% of sight (7) OPTIMAL
15 Tennis pro, a real maverick character finally gets a fitness consultant (8,7)
18 Arranged or set up theatrical groups (7) TROUPES
20 Parking line boundary gives surety (6)PLEDGE
22 K-kid? (10)GRANDCHILD
23 Give information on mobile during speech (4)
24 Have fewer returns for a craft (6)
25 Closet as ideal hiding place for lay-by (3,5) SET ASIDE

DOWN
1 Mock entrance exam before one for real (4)
2 Liquid remedy (8) SOLUTION
3 Consider right hiking wages before income tax (3,3) SEE FIT
4 Engaging rule breaking attorney in operation (10)
5 Fictional butler, extremely utile and loyal (4,4)
7 Old French region depicted in European journal (5) ANJOU
8 They might help nosily in mending relationships (13) RHINOPLASTIES
13 Graduates before long to first musician (10) BASSOONIST
16 Return from hospital department, reeky all over (5,3) ENTER KEY
17 Criticise one song essentially lacking pace (8)
19 Sauce or jam (6)PICKLE
21 Arctic for example is up top (5)
23 Indifferent and same old same old leaders (2-2) SO SO