Nice to see you back, CLUELESS! We have not only changed the deadline but also the quota!
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Nice to see you back, CLUELESS! We have not only changed the deadline but also the quota!
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1 Waste away like hollow steel, it’s said (6)RUSTLE
4 Caught on institute floor (8) CONFOUND
9 French novelist’s novel ‘Stupor’ (6)PROUST
10 Go down and see coaster often employed in a foreign country (8) DIPLOMAT
12 Seat provided by stock exchange (8)BUTTOCKS
13 Child follows final test paper (6)TISSUE
15 Go over and speak to the examining authority (12) INSPECTORATE
18 Current lease covers article at gallery (12)AMPHITHEATRE
21 Express surprise finding elusive capital (6) HARARE
22 Go over Indo-Pak border by mistake and perish (8)COLLAPSE
24 Around April see some support (8)ESPALIER
25 Home worker has female child (6) INFANT
26 Capital is managed partly using charm (8) TALISMAN
27 Army unit's close up (6)ASCEND
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1 Thing from the past- protects local government (8) REPUBLIC
2 Extremely brief contract makes Bridge players tense (8)SHORTEST
3 Go bananas as Rome blesses Noel (4,4,7) LOSE ONES MARBLES
5 Heartless figure of a poet (4)OVID
6 Do solve this crossword? (4,2,3,6) FILL IN THE BLANKS
7 What every other surname will beg to reveal? (6) UNMASK
8 A girl model — she will hesitate (6)DITHER
11 Small boat, years later, is still incomplete (7) SKETCHY
14 Talk of love and Bill leaves (7) ORATION
16 Strike work quietly inside theatre (8) STOPPAGE
17 Much hated trial indeed (8) DETESTED
19 Danger for soldier in the middle of that (6) THREAT
20 By changing sides fit to move (6) PROPEL
23 Some bring up a plateful of cheese (4) FETA
:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough!
ACROSS
1 The Arabian takes a trace of confection in hotel menu (1,2,5)
5 God's word to jettison chief in vessel (6)
9 Source can't be found for tightly drawn visual of a post-mortem (8)
10 To manipulate head over heels and to be untruthful is typical of women (6)
12 Music band causing men with cold hearts to melt (9)
13 Short of choices, he grills fish (5)
14 Jack's calling aloud to find animal (4)
16 A refusal might be allowing amateur an exception (7)
19 Restricted type of firm (7)
21 Fizz in going around tizzies (4)
24 A peasant's cry of joy (5) YAHOO
25 Nobleman in Britain said to find a Conservative praiseworthy (9)
27 Get the picture of one wearing funky miniskirt(6)
28 Relatively tough criminal topped in German resort (8)
29 When on the move, one's perhaps fine without this (6)
30 Honourable rule, having an objective to subjugate at all times (8)
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1 American area, most of which spans a rainforest (6)
2 See husband putting flour on top to make a bond (6) ATTACH
3 Fruit drink to seduce powers that be (5)
4 Get dope to soak up excitement (7)
6 Uncordial teasing that could brew into a storm (4-5)
7 What you get from a profitable venture in California is immense (8)
8 Forthright seers, accepting as well, according to listeners (3,2,3)
11 Language, not of this island though (4)
15 One involved in defacing a treacherous leader — he's our mandate (9)
17 Fun to hear old composer's collection of favourite songs? (8)
18 Fat, noisy mice scurrying around with energy (8) EMPHATIC
20 Dean's into modelling (4)
21 Public service is stopped and let to face stir (7)
22 Shy to make eyes at figure on the net (6)
23 Extremely hungry at wedding, newly-wed nearly turns cross (6) HYBRID
26 It's trouble to stay in a house of bricks (5)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5968069.ece
ACROSS
1 The Arabian takes a trace of confection in hotel menu (1,2,5)A LA CARTE
5 God's word to jettison chief in vessel (6)
9 Source can't be found for tightly drawn visual of a post-mortem (8)
10 To manipulate head over heels and to be untruthful is typical of women (6)
12 Music band causing men with cold hearts to melt (9)ORCHESTRA
13 Short of choices, he grills fish (5)
14 Jack's calling aloud to find animal (4)
16 A refusal might be allowing amateur an exception (7)
19 Restricted type of firm (7)LIMITED
21 Fizz in going around tizzies (4)
24 A peasant's cry of joy (5) YAHOO
25 Nobleman in Britain said to find a Conservative praiseworthy (9)
27 Get the picture of one wearing funky miniskirt(6)
28 Relatively tough criminal topped in German resort (8)
29 When on the move, one's perhaps fine without this (6)
30 Honourable rule, having an objective to subjugate at all times (8)
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1 American area, most of which spans a rainforest (6)AMAZON
2 See husband putting flour on top to make a bond (6) ATTACH
3 Fruit drink to seduce powers that be (5)
4 Get dope to soak up excitement (7)
6 Uncordial teasing that could brew into a storm (4-5)
7 What you get from a profitable venture in California is immense (8)
8 Forthright seers, accepting as well, according to listeners (3,2,3)
11 Language, not of this island though (4)
15 One involved in defacing a treacherous leader — he's our mandate (9)
17 Fun to hear old composer's collection of favourite songs? (8)
18 Fat, noisy mice scurrying around with energy (8) EMPHATIC
20 Dean's into modelling (4)
21 Public service is stopped and let to face stir (7)
22 Shy to make eyes at figure on the net (6)
23 Extremely hungry at wedding, newly-wed nearly turns cross (6) HYBRID
26 It's trouble to stay in a house of bricks (5)
ACROSS
1 The Arabian takes a trace of confection in hotel menu (1,2,5)A LA CARTE
5 God's word to jettison chief in vessel (6) ORACLE
9 Source can't be found for tightly drawn visual of a post-mortem (8)
10 To manipulate head over heels and to be untruthful is typical of women (6)
12 Music band causing men with cold hearts to melt (9)ORCHESTRA
13 Short of choices, he grills fish (5)
14 Jack's calling aloud to find animal (4)
16 A refusal might be allowing amateur an exception (7)
19 Restricted type of firm (7)LIMITED
21 Fizz in going around tizzies (4)
24 A peasant's cry of joy (5) YAHOO
25 Nobleman in Britain said to find a Conservative praiseworthy (9)
27 Get the picture of one wearing funky miniskirt(6) INTUIT
28 Relatively tough criminal topped in German resort (8)
29 When on the move, one's perhaps fine without this (6)
30 Honourable rule, having an objective to subjugate at all times (8)
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1 American area, most of which spans a rainforest (6)AMAZON
2 See husband putting flour on top to make a bond (6) ATTACH
3 Fruit drink to seduce powers that be (5)
4 Get dope to soak up excitement (7)
6 Uncordial teasing that could brew into a storm (4-5)
7 What you get from a profitable venture in California is immense (8)
8 Forthright seers, accepting as well, according to listeners (3,2,3)
11 Language, not of this island though (4)
15 One involved in defacing a treacherous leader — he's our mandate (9)
17 Fun to hear old composer's collection of favourite songs? (8)
18 Fat, noisy mice scurrying around with energy (8) EMPHATIC
20 Dean's into modelling (4) DELL
21 Public service is stopped and let to face stir (7)
22 Shy to make eyes at figure on the net (6)
23 Extremely hungry at wedding, newly-wed nearly turns cross (6) HYBRID
26 It's trouble to stay in a house of bricks (5) ADOBE
....and it is nice to be back amongst hubbers.Quote:
Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam
# was travelling a lot - with different time zones; upsetting my daily routine.
# thanks to col for posting the grid daily. i still have one problem:
when taking a print-out, i get only upto 8.5 squares across out of 15.
how do i get the full grid?????
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1 The Arabian takes a trace of confection in hotel menu (1,2,5)A LA CARTE
5 God's word to jettison chief in vessel (6) ORACLE
9 Source can't be found for tightly drawn visual of a post-mortem (8)
10 To manipulate head over heels and to be untruthful is typical of women (6)
12 Music band causing men with cold hearts to melt (9)ORCHESTRA
13 Short of choices, he grills fish (5)
14 Jack's calling aloud to find animal (4)
16 A refusal might be allowing amateur an exception (7)
19 Restricted type of firm (7)LIMITED
21 Fizz in going around tizzies (4)
24 A peasant's cry of joy (5) YAHOO
25 Nobleman in Britain said to find a Conservative praiseworthy (9) LAUDATORY
27 Get the picture of one wearing funky miniskirt(6) INTUIT
28 Relatively tough criminal topped in German resort (8) STRONGER
29 When on the move, one's perhaps fine without this (6)
30 Honourable rule, having an objective to subjugate at all times (8)
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1 American area, most of which spans a rainforest (6)AMAZON
2 See husband putting flour on top to make a bond (6) ATTACH
3 Fruit drink to seduce powers that be (5)
4 Get dope to soak up excitement (7)
6 Uncordial teasing that could brew into a storm (4-5) RAIN CLOUD
7 What you get from a profitable venture in California is immense (8)
8 Forthright seers, accepting as well, according to listeners (3,2,3)
11 Language, not of this island though (4)
15 One involved in defacing a treacherous leader — he's our mandate (9)
17 Fun to hear old composer's collection of favourite songs? (8)
18 Fat, noisy mice scurrying around with energy (8) EMPHATIC
20 Dean's into modelling (4) DELL
21 Public service is stopped and let to face stir (7) SHUTTLE
22 Shy to make eyes at figure on the net (6)
23 Extremely hungry at wedding, newly-wed nearly turns cross (6) HYBRID
26 It's trouble to stay in a house of bricks (5) ADOBE
I am clueless, CLUELESS!Quote:
Originally Posted by CLUELESS
ACROSS
1 The Arabian takes a trace of confection in hotel menu (1,2,5)A LA CARTE
5 God's word to jettison chief in vessel (6) ORACLE
9 Source can't be found for tightly drawn visual of a post-mortem (8)AUTOPTIC
10 To manipulate head over heels and to be untruthful is typical of women (6)GIRLIE
12 Music band causing men with cold hearts to melt (9)ORCHESTRA
13 Short of choices, he grills fish (5)CISCO
14 Jack's calling aloud to find animal (4)TAHR
16 A refusal might be allowing amateur an exception (7)ANOMALY
19 Restricted type of firm (7)LIMITED
21 Fizz in going around tizzies (4)SODA
24 A peasant's cry of joy (5) YAHOO
25 Nobleman in Britain said to find a Conservative praiseworthy (9) LAUDATORY
27 Get the picture of one wearing funky miniskirt(6) INTUIT
28 Relatively tough criminal topped in German resort (8) STRONGER
29 When on the move, one's perhaps fine without this (6)TICKET
30 Honourable rule, having an objective to subjugate at all times (8)REVEREND
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1 American area, most of which spans a rainforest (6)AMAZON
2 See husband putting flour on top to make a bond (6) ATTACH
3 Fruit drink to seduce powers that be (5)APPLE
4 Get dope to soak up excitement (7)TWITTER
6 Uncordial teasing that could brew into a storm (4-5) RAIN CLOUD
7 What you get from a profitable venture in California is immense (8)COLOSSAL
8 Forthright seers, accepting as well, according to listeners (3,2,3)EYE TO EYE
11 Language, not of this island though (4)JAVA
15 One involved in defacing a treacherous leader — he's our mandate (9)AUTHORISE
17 Fun to hear old composer's collection of favourite songs? (8)PLAYLIST
18 Fat, noisy mice scurrying around with energy (8) EMPHATIC
20 Dean's into modelling (4) DELL
21 Public service is stopped and let to face stir (7) SHUTTLE
22 Shy to make eyes at figure on the net (6)GOOGLE
23 Extremely hungry at wedding, newly-wed nearly turns cross (6) HYBRID
26 It's trouble to stay in a house of bricks (5) ADOBE
:clap::clap::clap: A computer treat!
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8 Liveliness of brother hugging setter (4)
9 Respond about the dramatic performance (5)
10 Bring up the posterior (4)
11 Munch around one site of 1972 massacre (6)
12 Plant Karanth found in a military hospital after losing both extremities (8)
13 Radio enthusiast followed Lennon's wife at a Japanese port town (8)
15 A person who breathes convulsively for a cigarette (6)
17 Continue to involve sister in planning technique (7)
19 Rabbits and the like jump in this place (3,4)
22 Journey where the Royal Air Force flies back between South Africa and India (6)
24 One law graduate was in prison with son's old fashioned golf clubs (8)
26 Watering hole staff seemingly advocate bludgeoning of players (4,4)
28 Comedienne Uma Devi gets wine cask twice (6)
30 Plague usually has this symptom (4)
31 Indian stick I left next to first electrical machine (5)
32 Alien capturing a team led to egress (4)
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1 German lady seen after famous psychotherapist leaves a mountain in the Alps (4)
2 Do mines contain nothing, only spotted tiles? (8)
3 Cosmic creator appeared when Abraham was confused after giving up first-aid (6)
4 Nuts found in bunches? (7)
5 Saint called the French to cut off air supply (8)
6 Sounds frogs make when they are dying? Or even when they are living (6)
7 Silly actors have no alternative but to reform into a group of actors (4)
14 Ring for each actor at first for a dramatic performance set to music (5)
16 Reserve electronically to get a digitalised publication (1-4)
18 Disease heard of when pigs took off? (5,3)
20 I got into cavalry regiment and after losing direction and horse and became thinner (8)
21 Enliven tailless animal with endless tea (7)
23 Spy thriller author was a walker (6)
25 Ram right after western hill (6)
27 Company representation record has nothing (4)
29 Peacekeepers with sex appeal formed a military formation (4)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6102733.ece
Across
8 Liveliness of brother hugging setter (4)
9 Respond about the dramatic performance (5)
10 Bring up the posterior (4)
11 Munch around one site of 1972 massacre (6) MUNICH
12 Plant Karanth found in a military hospital after losing both extremities (8)
13 Radio enthusiast followed Lennon's wife at a Japanese port town (8) YOKOHAMA
15 A person who breathes convulsively for a cigarette (6)
17 Continue to involve sister in planning technique (7)
19 Rabbits and the like jump in this place (3,4)
22 Journey where the Royal Air Force flies back between South Africa and India (6)
24 One law graduate was in prison with son's old fashioned golf clubs (8)
26 Watering hole staff seemingly advocate bludgeoning of players (4,4)
28 Comedienne Uma Devi gets wine cask twice (6)
30 Plague usually has this symptom (4)
31 Indian stick I left next to first electrical machine (5)
32 Alien capturing a team led to egress (4)
Down
1 German lady seen after famous psychotherapist leaves a mountain in the Alps (4)
2 Do mines contain nothing, only spotted tiles? (8)
3 Cosmic creator appeared when Abraham was confused after giving up first-aid (6)
4 Nuts found in bunches? (7)
5 Saint called the French to cut off air supply (8)
6 Sounds frogs make when they are dying? Or even when they are living (6)
7 Silly actors have no alternative but to reform into a group of actors (4)
14 Ring for each actor at first for a dramatic performance set to music (5)
16 Reserve electronically to get a digitalised publication (1-4)
18 Disease heard of when pigs took off? (5,3) SWINE FLU
20 I got into cavalry regiment and after losing direction and horse and became thinner (8)
21 Enliven tailless animal with endless tea (7)
23 Spy thriller author was a walker (6) AMBLER
25 Ram right after western hill (6)
27 Company representation record has nothing (4)
29 Peacekeepers with sex appeal formed a military formation (4)
Across
8 Liveliness of brother hugging setter (4)
9 Respond about the dramatic performance (5)
10 Bring up the posterior (4)
11 Munch around one site of 1972 massacre (6) MUNICH
12 Plant Karanth found in a military hospital after losing both extremities (8)
13 Radio enthusiast followed Lennon's wife at a Japanese port town (8) YOKOHAMA
15 A person who breathes convulsively for a cigarette (6)
17 Continue to involve sister in planning technique (7)
19 Rabbits and the like jump in this place (3,4)
22 Journey where the Royal Air Force flies back between South Africa and India (6)
24 One law graduate was in prison with son's old fashioned golf clubs (8)
26 Watering hole staff seemingly advocate bludgeoning of players (4,4)
28 Comedienne Uma Devi gets wine cask twice (6)
30 Plague usually has this symptom (4)
31 Indian stick I left next to first electrical machine (5)
32 Alien capturing a team led to egress (4)
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1 German lady seen after famous psychotherapist leaves a mountain in the Alps (4)
2 Do mines contain nothing, only spotted tiles? (8)
3 Cosmic creator appeared when Abraham was confused after giving up first-aid (6)
4 Nuts found in bunches? (7)
5 Saint called the French to cut off air supply (8)
6 Sounds frogs make when they are dying? Or even when they are living (6)
7 Silly actors have no alternative but to reform into a group of actors (4)
14 Ring for each actor at first for a dramatic performance set to music (5)
16 Reserve electronically to get a digitalised publication (1-4)
18 Disease heard of when pigs took off? (5,3) SWINE FLU
20 I got into cavalry regiment and after losing direction and horse and became thinner (8) SKINNIER
21 Enliven tailless animal with endless tea (7)ANIMATE
23 Spy thriller author was a walker (6) AMBLER
25 Ram right after western hill (6) BUTTER
27 Company representation record has nothing (4) LOGO
29 Peacekeepers with sex appeal formed a military formation (4)
Across
8 Liveliness of brother hugging setter (4)
9 Respond about the dramatic performance (5)
10 Bring up the posterior (4)
11 Munch around one site of 1972 massacre (6) MUNICH
12 Plant Karanth found in a military hospital after losing both extremities (8)
13 Radio enthusiast followed Lennon's wife at a Japanese port town (8) YOKOHAMA
15 A person who breathes convulsively for a cigarette (6)
17 Continue to involve sister in planning technique (7)
19 Rabbits and the like jump in this place (3,4)
22 Journey where the Royal Air Force flies back between South Africa and India (6)
24 One law graduate was in prison with son's old fashioned golf clubs (8)
26 Watering hole staff seemingly advocate bludgeoning of players (4,4)
28 Comedienne Uma Devi gets wine cask twice (6)
30 Plague usually has this symptom (4)AGUE
31 Indian stick I left next to first electrical machine (5)
32 Alien capturing a team led to egress (4)
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1 German lady seen after famous psychotherapist leaves a mountain in the Alps (4)
2 Do mines contain nothing, only spotted tiles? (8)
3 Cosmic creator appeared when Abraham was confused after giving up first-aid (6)BRAHMA
4 Nuts found in bunches? (7)
5 Saint called the French to cut off air supply (8)
6 Sounds frogs make when they are dying? Or even when they are living (6)CROAKS
7 Silly actors have no alternative but to reform into a group of actors (4)
14 Ring for each actor at first for a dramatic performance set to music (5)OPERA
16 Reserve electronically to get a digitalised publication (1-4)
18 Disease heard of when pigs took off? (5,3) SWINE FLU
20 I got into cavalry regiment and after losing direction and horse and became thinner (8) SKINNIER
21 Enliven tailless animal with endless tea (7)ANIMATE
23 Spy thriller author was a walker (6) AMBLER
25 Ram right after western hill (6) BUTTER
27 Company representation record has nothing (4) LOGO
29 Peacekeepers with sex appeal formed a military formation (4)
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8 Liveliness of brother hugging setter (4)
9 Respond about the dramatic performance (5) REACT
10 Bring up the posterior (4) REAR
11 Munch around one site of 1972 massacre (6) MUNICH
12 Plant Karanth found in a military hospital after losing both extremities (8) AMARANTH
13 Radio enthusiast followed Lennon's wife at a Japanese port town (8) YOKOHAMA
15 A person who breathes convulsively for a cigarette (6)
17 Continue to involve sister in planning technique (7)
19 Rabbits and the like jump in this place (3,4)
22 Journey where the Royal Air Force flies back between South Africa and India (6) SAFARI
24 One law graduate was in prison with son's old fashioned golf clubs (8)
26 Watering hole staff seemingly advocate bludgeoning of players (4,4)
28 Comedienne Uma Devi gets wine cask twice (6)
30 Plague usually has this symptom (4)AGUE
31 Indian stick I left next to first electrical machine (5)
32 Alien capturing a team led to egress (4)
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1 German lady seen after famous psychotherapist leaves a mountain in the Alps (4)
2 Do mines contain nothing, only spotted tiles? (8)
3 Cosmic creator appeared when Abraham was confused after giving up first-aid (6)BRAHMA
4 Nuts found in bunches? (7)
5 Saint called the French to cut off air supply (8)
6 Sounds frogs make when they are dying? Or even when they are living (6)CROAKS
7 Silly actors have no alternative but to reform into a group of actors (4)
14 Ring for each actor at first for a dramatic performance set to music (5)OPERA
16 Reserve electronically to get a digitalised publication (1-4)
18 Disease heard of when pigs took off? (5,3) SWINE FLU
20 I got into cavalry regiment and after losing direction and horse and became thinner (8) SKINNIER
21 Enliven tailless animal with endless tea (7)ANIMATE
23 Spy thriller author was a walker (6) AMBLER
25 Ram right after western hill (6) BUTTER
27 Company representation record has nothing (4) LOGO
29 Peacekeepers with sex appeal formed a military formation (4)
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8 Liveliness of brother hugging setter (4)BRIO
9 Respond about the dramatic performance (5) REACT
10 Bring up the posterior (4) REAR
11 Munch around one site of 1972 massacre (6) MUNICH
12 Plant Karanth found in a military hospital after losing both extremities (8) AMARANTH
13 Radio enthusiast followed Lennon's wife at a Japanese port town (8) YOKOHAMA
15 A person who breathes convulsively for a cigarette (6)GASPER
17 Continue to involve sister in planning technique (7)PERSIST
19 Rabbits and the like jump in this place (3,4)PET SHOP
22 Journey where the Royal Air Force flies back between South Africa and India (6) SAFARI
24 One law graduate was in prison with son's old fashioned golf clubs (8)NIBLICKS
26 Watering hole staff seemingly advocate bludgeoning of players (4,4)CLUB TEAM
28 Comedienne Uma Devi gets wine cask twice (6)TUNTUN
30 Plague usually has this symptom (4)AGUE
31 Indian stick I left next to first electrical machine (5)LATHE
32 Alien capturing a team led to egress (4)EXIT
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1 German lady seen after famous psychotherapist leaves a mountain in the Alps (4)FRAU
2 Do mines contain nothing, only spotted tiles? (8)DOMINOES
3 Cosmic creator appeared when Abraham was confused after giving up first-aid (6)BRAHMA
4 Nuts found in bunches? (7)BANANAS
5 Saint called the French to cut off air supply (8)STRANGLE
6 Sounds frogs make when they are dying? Or even when they are living (6)CROAKS
7 Silly actors have no alternative but to reform into a group of actors (4)CAST
14 Ring for each actor at first for a dramatic performance set to music (5)OPERA
16 Reserve electronically to get a digitalised publication (1-4)E-BOOK
18 Disease heard of when pigs took off? (5,3) SWINE FLU
20 I got into cavalry regiment and after losing direction and horse and became thinner (8) SKINNIER
21 Enliven tailless animal with endless tea (7)ANIMATE
23 Spy thriller author was a walker (6) AMBLER
25 Ram right after western hill (6) BUTTER
27 Company representation record has nothing (4) LOGO
29 Peacekeepers with sex appeal formed a military formation (4)UNIT
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
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7 Gabriel Garcia Marquez's girl has a tailless snake chasing her (4) GABO
8 Fair troublemaker has a Right to Information application lodged, for starters (9) IMPARTIAL
10 Confused, mad dad took the lead (6) ADDLED
11 Hold minced sole in talon to make a salad dish (8) COLESLAW
12 A type of competition where tailless prawn is cooked with rice (5,3)
14 He is well known for a high point of Paris tourism (6)
16 A little dash in front of woody plants can get you to the main courses (7)
18 Sinewy round object in a pigpen (7)
21 After pin was lost, newsprint was torn and scattered (6)
23 Great devil composed song about setter (8)
25 Clear air turbulence occurs before heater loses a connecting pipe (8)
27 Landlord's circular (6)
29 Tram lines were modified into airport buildings (9)
30 Engineer a new legume (4)
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1 Chinese male has remodelled drain (8)
2 Spin rock (4)
3 Opening for lady who has lost her husband around first of November (6)
4 Inspect residence for hidden ghost (7)
5 Funniest 2 enter from French Street (8)
6 Give lip service to a King on Indian ship (4)
9 Ferment without nitrogen and go away (5)
13 Turn recreation vehicle carrying cue? Or the other way round? (5)
15 Organises fires and cooks in oil (5)
17 Physicist is stumped having one German on each side (8)
19 Alloy for mashing mung and others (8)
20 Daily placing of a pot in the middle of a clock face (7)
22 Raise a glass to a saint (5)
24 Varnish from Poland (6)
26 After I leave, rhino appendage is used in a car (4)
28 Travel underground by electric-train, for starters, in this (4)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6096067.ece
Across
7 Gabriel Garcia Marquez's girl has a tailless snake chasing her (4) GABO
8 Fair troublemaker has a Right to Information application lodged, for starters (9) IMPARTIAL
10 Confused, mad dad took the lead (6) ADDLED
11 Hold minced sole in talon to make a salad dish (8) COLESLAW
12 A type of competition where tailless prawn is cooked with rice (5,3)
14 He is well known for a high point of Paris tourism (6)
16 A little dash in front of woody plants can get you to the main courses (7)
18 Sinewy round object in a pigpen (7)
21 After pin was lost, newsprint was torn and scattered (6)STREWN
23 Great devil composed song about setter (8)
25 Clear air turbulence occurs before heater loses a connecting pipe (8)
27 Landlord's circular (6)
29 Tram lines were modified into airport buildings (9)
30 Engineer a new legume (4)
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1 Chinese male has remodelled drain (8)MANDARIN
2 Spin rock (4)
3 Opening for lady who has lost her husband around first of November (6)WINDOW
4 Inspect residence for hidden ghost (7)SPECTRE
5 Funniest 2 enter from French Street (8)
6 Give lip service to a King on Indian ship (4)
9 Ferment without nitrogen and go away (5)
13 Turn recreation vehicle carrying cue? Or the other way round? (5)
15 Organises fires and cooks in oil (5)
17 Physicist is stumped having one German on each side (8)
19 Alloy for mashing mung and others (8)
20 Daily placing of a pot in the middle of a clock face (7)
22 Raise a glass to a saint (5)
24 Varnish from Poland (6)
26 After I leave, rhino appendage is used in a car (4)
28 Travel underground by electric-train, for starters, in this (4)
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7 Gabriel Garcia Marquez's girl has a tailless snake chasing her (4) GABO
8 Fair troublemaker has a Right to Information application lodged, for starters (9) IMPARTIAL
10 Confused, mad dad took the lead (6) ADDLED
11 Hold minced sole in talon to make a salad dish (8) COLESLAW
12 A type of competition where tailless prawn is cooked with rice (5,3)
14 He is well known for a high point of Paris tourism (6) EIFFEL
16 A little dash in front of woody plants can get you to the main courses (7)
18 Sinewy round object in a pigpen (7)
21 After pin was lost, newsprint was torn and scattered (6)STREWN
23 Great devil composed song about setter (8)
25 Clear air turbulence occurs before heater loses a connecting pipe (8)
27 Landlord's circular (6)
29 Tram lines were modified into airport buildings (9) TERMINALS
30 Engineer a new legume (4)
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1 Chinese male has remodelled drain (8)MANDARIN
2 Spin rock (4)
3 Opening for lady who has lost her husband around first of November (6)WINDOW
4 Inspect residence for hidden ghost (7)SPECTRE
5 Funniest 2 enter from French Street (8)
6 Give lip service to a King on Indian ship (4)
9 Ferment without nitrogen and go away (5) LEAVE
13 Turn recreation vehicle carrying cue? Or the other way round? (5)
15 Organises fires and cooks in oil (5)
17 Physicist is stumped having one German on each side (8)
19 Alloy for mashing mung and others (8)
20 Daily placing of a pot in the middle of a clock face (7)
22 Raise a glass to a saint (5)
24 Varnish from Poland (6)
26 After I leave, rhino appendage is used in a car (4)
28 Travel underground by electric-train, for starters, in this (4) TUBE
Across
7 Gabriel Garcia Marquez's girl has a tailless snake chasing her (4) GABO
8 Fair troublemaker has a Right to Information application lodged, for starters (9) IMPARTIAL
10 Confused, mad dad took the lead (6) ADDLED
11 Hold minced sole in talon to make a salad dish (8) COLESLAW
12 A type of competition where tailless prawn is cooked with rice (5,3)PRICE WAR
14 He is well known for a high point of Paris tourism (6) EIFFEL
16 A little dash in front of woody plants can get you to the main courses (7)ENTREES
18 Sinewy round object in a pigpen (7)STRINGY
21 After pin was lost, newsprint was torn and scattered (6)STREWN
23 Great devil composed song about setter (8)IMPOSING
25 Clear air turbulence occurs before heater loses a connecting pipe (8)CATHETER
27 Landlord's circular (6)LETTER
29 Tram lines were modified into airport buildings (9) TERMINALS
30 Engineer a new legume (4)BEAN
Down
1 Chinese male has remodelled drain (8)MANDARIN
2 Spin rock (4)ROLL
3 Opening for lady who has lost her husband around first of November (6)WINDOW
4 Inspect residence for hidden ghost (7)SPECTRE
5 Funniest 2 enter from French Street (8)DROLLEST
6 Give lip service to a King on Indian ship (4)KISS
9 Ferment without nitrogen and go away (5) LEAVE
13 Turn recreation vehicle carrying cue? Or the other way round? (5)CURVE
15 Organises fires and cooks in oil (5)FRIES
17 Physicist is stumped having one German on each side (8)EINSTEIN
19 Alloy for mashing mung and others (8)GUNMETAL
20 Daily placing of a pot in the middle of a clock face (7)DIURNAL
22 Raise a glass to a saint (5)TOAST
24 Varnish from Poland (6)POLISH
26 After I leave, rhino appendage is used in a car (4)HORN
28 Travel underground by electric-train, for starters, in this (4) TUBE
:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant! The answer Eiffel holds the key to the theme- prefix 'French' possible for many answers!
ACROSS
1 Office component loaned out is wonderful (9)
6 Remains horizontal climbing up during abseiling (4) LIES
8 Uninformed national leader orating animatedly (8) IGNORANT
9 Strange trance brought on by essence of jasmine, for instance (6)
10 When tipsy, I consort with dancing cherubs and make unalterable decisions (5,3,7)
11 Lavish meal for a religious celebration (5)
13 Pedestrian always encounters many Ambassadors, primarily between junctions (8)
15 The cutting-edge of haute couture? (8)
18 Like legendary creature that’s lost its tail, for now (2.3) AS YET
20 Bob urged sinners to go off and sever ties with the past (4,4,7)
23 Key ingredient in Bollywood and butter chicken (6)
24 Uniformity is an oriental trait (8)
25 American law officials primarily frisk Easterners, detain some (4) FEDS
26 Today to tomorrow (9)
DOWN
1 Like the proverbial beaver with eagle-head, penguin-heart and woodpecker-tail (5)
2 Goes beyond XXX (7)
3 Smallest besieged by terrible asthma (5)
4 Severe, detailed additional measure used on Japanese finally (7)
5 Topless nationalists travelled around (8)
6 Pluck lily heads off, by chance (7)
7 Involved online work at Junglee, in the end? (9)
12 Urge companions to abandon cross for cocaine (9)
14 It goes by around and around (8)
16 Holidays are sweet desserts to the auditor (7)
17 Daisy stems boast complex organisations (7)
19 Leaving wife wrapped in bandages and burdened (7)
21 External ringleader heading North to forge path (5)
22 Watchman’s beginning to go in (5)
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ACROSS
1 Office component loaned out is wonderful (9) EXCELLENT
6 Remains horizontal climbing up during abseiling (4) LIES
8 Uninformed national leader orating animatedly (8) IGNORANT
9 Strange trance brought on by essence of jasmine, for instance (6)
10 When tipsy, I consort with dancing cherubs and make unalterable decisions (5,3,7) CROSS THE RUBICON
11 Lavish meal for a religious celebration (5)
13 Pedestrian always encounters many Ambassadors, primarily between junctions (8)
15 The cutting-edge of haute couture? (8)
18 Like legendary creature that’s lost its tail, for now (2.3) AS YET
20 Bob urged sinners to go off and sever ties with the past (4,4,7)
23 Key ingredient in Bollywood and butter chicken (6)
24 Uniformity is an oriental trait (8)
25 American law officials primarily frisk Easterners, detain some (4) FEDS
26 Today to tomorrow (9)
DOWN
1 Like the proverbial beaver with eagle-head, penguin-heart and woodpecker-tail (5) EAGER
2 Goes beyond XXX (7) CROSSES
3 Smallest besieged by terrible asthma (5)
4 Severe, detailed additional measure used on Japanese finally (7)
5 Topless nationalists travelled around (8)
6 Pluck lily heads off, by chance (7)
7 Involved online work at Junglee, in the end? (9)
12 Urge companions to abandon cross for cocaine (9)
14 It goes by around and around (8)
16 Holidays are sweet desserts to the auditor (7)
17 Daisy stems boast complex organisations (7)
19 Leaving wife wrapped in bandages and burdened (7)
21 External ringleader heading North to forge path (5)
22 Watchman’s beginning to go in (5)
ACROSS
1 Office component loaned out is wonderful (9) EXCELLENT
6 Remains horizontal climbing up during abseiling (4) LIES
8 Uninformed national leader orating animatedly (8) IGNORANT
9 Strange trance brought on by essence of jasmine, for instance (6)
10 When tipsy, I consort with dancing cherubs and make unalterable decisions (5,3,7) CROSS THE RUBICON
11 Lavish meal for a religious celebration (5)
13 Pedestrian always encounters many Ambassadors, primarily between junctions (8)
15 The cutting-edge of haute couture? (8)
18 Like legendary creature that’s lost its tail, for now (2.3) AS YET
20 Bob urged sinners to go off and sever ties with the past (4,4,7)
23 Key ingredient in Bollywood and butter chicken (6)
24 Uniformity is an oriental trait (8)
25 American law officials primarily frisk Easterners, detain some (4) FEDS
26 Today to tomorrow (9)YESTERDAY
DOWN
1 Like the proverbial beaver with eagle-head, penguin-heart and woodpecker-tail (5) EAGER
2 Goes beyond XXX (7) CROSSES
3 Smallest besieged by terrible asthma (5)LEAST
4 Severe, detailed additional measure used on Japanese finally (7)
5 Topless nationalists travelled around (8)
6 Pluck lily heads off, by chance (7)
7 Involved online work at Junglee, in the end? (9)
12 Urge companions to abandon cross for cocaine (9)
14 It goes by around and around (8)
16 Holidays are sweet desserts to the auditor (7)
17 Daisy stems boast complex organisations (7)
19 Leaving wife wrapped in bandages and burdened (7)SWATHED
21 External ringleader heading North to forge path (5)
22 Watchman’s beginning to go in (5)ENTRY
ACROSS
1 Office component loaned out is wonderful (9) EXCELLENT
6 Remains horizontal climbing up during abseiling (4) LIES
8 Uninformed national leader orating animatedly (8) IGNORANT
9 Strange trance brought on by essence of jasmine, for instance (6)
10 When tipsy, I consort with dancing cherubs and make unalterable decisions (5,3,7) CROSS THE RUBICON
11 Lavish meal for a religious celebration (5) FEAST
13 Pedestrian always encounters many Ambassadors, primarily between junctions (8)
15 The cutting-edge of haute couture? (8)
18 Like legendary creature that’s lost its tail, for now (2.3) AS YET
20 Bob urged sinners to go off and sever ties with the past (4,4,7)
23 Key ingredient in Bollywood and butter chicken (6)
24 Uniformity is an oriental trait (8) EQUALITY
25 American law officials primarily frisk Easterners, detain some (4) FEDS
26 Today to tomorrow (9)YESTERDAY
DOWN
1 Like the proverbial beaver with eagle-head, penguin-heart and woodpecker-tail (5) EAGER
2 Goes beyond XXX (7) CROSSES
3 Smallest besieged by terrible asthma (5)LEAST
4 Severe, detailed additional measure used on Japanese finally (7)
5 Topless nationalists travelled around (8)
6 Pluck lily heads off, by chance (7) LUCKILY
7 Involved online work at Junglee, in the end? (9)
12 Urge companions to abandon cross for cocaine (9)
14 It goes by around and around (8)
16 Holidays are sweet desserts to the auditor (7)
17 Daisy stems boast complex organisations (7)
19 Leaving wife wrapped in bandages and burdened (7)SWATHED
21 External ringleader heading North to forge path (5) ROUTE
22 Watchman’s beginning to go in (5)ENTRY
ACROSS
1 Office component loaned out is wonderful (9) EXCELLENT
6 Remains horizontal climbing up during abseiling (4) LIES
8 Uninformed national leader orating animatedly (8) IGNORANT
9 Strange trance brought on by essence of jasmine, for instance (6) NECTAR
10 When tipsy, I consort with dancing cherubs and make unalterable decisions (5,3,7) CROSS THE RUBICON
11 Lavish meal for a religious celebration (5) FEAST
13 Pedestrian always encounters many Ambassadors, primarily between junctions (8)
15 The cutting-edge of haute couture? (8)
18 Like legendary creature that’s lost its tail, for now (2.3) AS YET
20 Bob urged sinners to go off and sever ties with the past (4,4,7) BURN ONES BRIDGES
23 Key ingredient in Bollywood and butter chicken (6)
24 Uniformity is an oriental trait (8) EQUALITY
25 American law officials primarily frisk Easterners, detain some (4) FEDS
26 Today to tomorrow (9)YESTERDAY
DOWN
1 Like the proverbial beaver with eagle-head, penguin-heart and woodpecker-tail (5) EAGER
2 Goes beyond XXX (7) CROSSES
3 Smallest besieged by terrible asthma (5)LEAST
4 Severe, detailed additional measure used on Japanese finally (7)
5 Topless nationalists travelled around (8)
6 Pluck lily heads off, by chance (7) LUCKILY
7 Involved online work at Junglee, in the end? (9)
12 Urge companions to abandon cross for cocaine (9) ENCOURAGE
14 It goes by around and around (8)
16 Holidays are sweet desserts to the auditor (7) SUNDAYS
17 Daisy stems boast complex organisations (7)
19 Leaving wife wrapped in bandages and burdened (7)SWATHED (or SADDLED?)
21 External ringleader heading North to forge path (5) ROUTE
22 Watchman’s beginning to go in (5)ENTRY
ACROSS
1 Office component loaned out is wonderful (9) EXCELLENT
6 Remains horizontal climbing up during abseiling (4) LIES
8 Uninformed national leader orating animatedly (8) IGNORANT
9 Strange trance brought on by essence of jasmine, for instance (6) NECTAR
10 When tipsy, I consort with dancing cherubs and make unalterable decisions (5,3,7) CROSS THE RUBICON
11 Lavish meal for a religious celebration (5) FEAST
13 Pedestrian always encounters many Ambassadors, primarily between junctions (8)EVERYDAY
15 The cutting-edge of haute couture? (8)SCISSORS
18 Like legendary creature that’s lost its tail, for now (2.3) AS YET
20 Bob urged sinners to go off and sever ties with the past (4,4,7) BURN ONES BRIDGES
23 Key ingredient in Bollywood and butter chicken (6)MASALA
24 Uniformity is an oriental trait (8) EQUALITY
25 American law officials primarily frisk Easterners, detain some (4) FEDS
26 Today to tomorrow (9)YESTERDAY
DOWN
1 Like the proverbial beaver with eagle-head, penguin-heart and woodpecker-tail (5) EAGER
2 Goes beyond XXX (7) CROSSES
3 Smallest besieged by terrible asthma (5)LEAST
4 Severe, detailed additional measure used on Japanese finally (7)EXTREME
5 Topless nationalists travelled around (8)TONSURED
6 Pluck lily heads off, by chance (7) LUCKILY
7 Involved online work at Junglee, in the end? (9)ELABORATE
12 Urge companions to abandon cross for cocaine (9) ENCOURAGE
14 It goes by around and around (8)BOUNDARY
16 Holidays are sweet desserts to the auditor (7) SUNDAYS
17 Daisy stems boast complex organisations (7)SYSTEMS
19 Leaving wife wrapped in bandages and burdened (7)SWATHED (or SADDLED?)
21 External ringleader heading North to forge path (5) ROUTE
22 Watchman’s beginning to go in (5)ENTRY
:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough, as usual!
(Glad to see LV finally settled with a smile!)
Hahaha Ma'am ;)
So all the thinking and scratching is over :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam
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1 Sergeant major, breaking phone, becomes gloomy (6)
4 Teach group to make a model railway (5,3)
9 Complain in western type of joint (6)
10 Eastern girl, a really heartless spy (8)
11 Type of cricket clue with dash (3-3-3)
13 Scoffed at in course of poetic evening (5) EATEN
14 Argument over supremo with excellent liquid assets (7,7) WORKING CAPITAL
18 Gaming machine in dated bar — endless money involved (3-5,6) ONE-ARMED BANDIT
20 Perfect suggestion by learner driver (5) IDEAL
22 Tested public opinion, as aviator did? (4,1,4)
24 It’s fishy, comic’s temper tantrum (5,3)
25 Clothes worn initially in pews (6)
26 High-ranking officials decorate section of orchestra (3,5)
27 ‘Times’ term, an outstanding example (6)
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1 Duke won’t now broadcast in city centre (8)
2 Runner, representative to cut corners (5)
3 Conductor losing son in a South American country (9)
5 Firework, too large to be brought into court! (5,6)
6 I prosecute after second matter (5)
7 Clever character produces a piece of plastic that stores data (5,4)
8 Testing hearing (6)
12 Mostly recreation, in travelling funfairs, for urchins (11)
15 As good as gold? Not quite, us! (7-2)
16 Suffering from how poor performers perform? (2,1,3,3)
17 Emphasised editor is under pressure (8)
19 Up-to-the-minute intelligence prior to strike (4,2)
21 One supplying eggs for plate? (5)
23 Mental picture of him, a goalkeeper (5)
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Across
1 Sergeant major, breaking phone, becomes gloomy (6)
4 Teach group to make a model railway (5,3)
9 Complain in western type of joint (6)
10 Eastern girl, a really heartless spy (8)
11 Type of cricket clue with dash (3-3-3)
13 Scoffed at in course of poetic evening (5) EATEN
14 Argument over supremo with excellent liquid assets (7,7) WORKING CAPITAL
18 Gaming machine in dated bar — endless money involved (3-5,6) ONE-ARMED BANDIT
20 Perfect suggestion by learner driver (5) IDEAL
22 Tested public opinion, as aviator did? (4,1,4)
24 It’s fishy, comic’s temper tantrum (5,3)
25 Clothes worn initially in pews (6)
26 High-ranking officials decorate section of orchestra (3,5)
27 ‘Times’ term, an outstanding example (6)
Down
1 Duke won’t now broadcast in city centre (8) DOWNTOWN
2 Runner, representative to cut corners (5)
3 Conductor losing son in a South American country (9)
5 Firework, too large to be brought into court! (5,6)
6 I prosecute after second matter (5)
7 Clever character produces a piece of plastic that stores data (5,4) SMART CARD
8 Testing hearing (6)
12 Mostly recreation, in travelling funfairs, for urchins (11) RAGAMUFFINS
15 As good as gold? Not quite, us! (7-2) RUNNERS UP
16 Suffering from how poor performers perform? (2,1,3,3)
17 Emphasised editor is under pressure (8)
19 Up-to-the-minute intelligence prior to strike (4,2)
21 One supplying eggs for plate? (5)
23 Mental picture of him, a goalkeeper (5)
Across
1 Sergeant major, breaking phone, becomes gloomy (6)
4 Teach group to make a model railway (5,3)
9 Complain in western type of joint (6)
10 Eastern girl, a really heartless spy (8)
11 Type of cricket clue with dash (3-3-3)
13 Scoffed at in course of poetic evening (5) EATEN
14 Argument over supremo with excellent liquid assets (7,7) WORKING CAPITAL
18 Gaming machine in dated bar — endless money involved (3-5,6) ONE-ARMED BANDIT
20 Perfect suggestion by learner driver (5) IDEAL
22 Tested public opinion, as aviator did? (4,1,4)
24 It’s fishy, comic’s temper tantrum (5,3)
25 Clothes worn initially in pews (6)
26 High-ranking officials decorate section of orchestra (3,5)
27 ‘Times’ term, an outstanding example (6)
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1 Duke won’t now broadcast in city centre (8) DOWNTOWN
2 Runner, representative to cut corners (5)
3 Conductor losing son in a South American country (9)ARGENTINA
5 Firework, too large to be brought into court! (5,6)
6 I prosecute after second matter (5)
7 Clever character produces a piece of plastic that stores data (5,4) SMART CARD
8 Testing hearing (6)TRYING
12 Mostly recreation, in travelling funfairs, for urchins (11) RAGAMUFFINS
15 As good as gold? Not quite, us! (7-2) RUNNERS UP
16 Suffering from how poor performers perform? (2,1,3,3)
17 Emphasised editor is under pressure (8)
19 Up-to-the-minute intelligence prior to strike (4,2)
21 One supplying eggs for plate? (5)LAYER
23 Mental picture of him, a goalkeeper (5)IMAGE
Across
1 Sergeant major, breaking phone, becomes gloomy (6) DISMAL
4 Teach group to make a model railway (5,3) TRAIN SET
9 Complain in western type of joint (6)
10 Eastern girl, a really heartless spy (8) EMISSARY
11 Type of cricket clue with dash (3-3-3)
13 Scoffed at in course of poetic evening (5) EATEN
14 Argument over supremo with excellent liquid assets (7,7) WORKING CAPITAL
18 Gaming machine in dated bar — endless money involved (3-5,6) ONE-ARMED BANDIT
20 Perfect suggestion by learner driver (5) IDEAL
22 Tested public opinion, as aviator did? (4,1,4)
24 It’s fishy, comic’s temper tantrum (5,3)
25 Clothes worn initially in pews (6)
26 High-ranking officials decorate section of orchestra (3,5)
27 ‘Times’ term, an outstanding example (6)
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1 Duke won’t now broadcast in city centre (8) DOWNTOWN
2 Runner, representative to cut corners (5)
3 Conductor losing son in a South American country (9)ARGENTINA
5 Firework, too large to be brought into court! (5,6)
6 I prosecute after second matter (5)
7 Clever character produces a piece of plastic that stores data (5,4) SMART CARD
8 Testing hearing (6)TRYING
12 Mostly recreation, in travelling funfairs, for urchins (11) RAGAMUFFINS
15 As good as gold? Not quite, us! (7-2) RUNNERS UP
16 Suffering from how poor performers perform? (2,1,3,3)
17 Emphasised editor is under pressure (8) STRESSED
19 Up-to-the-minute intelligence prior to strike (4,2)
21 One supplying eggs for plate? (5)LAYER
23 Mental picture of him, a goalkeeper (5)IMAGE
Yes Sir , Thanks to Skulldugger for bringing a smile on my face :D
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1 Sergeant major, breaking phone, becomes gloomy (6) DISMAL
4 Teach group to make a model railway (5,3) TRAIN SET
9 Complain in western type of joint (6)
10 Eastern girl, a really heartless spy (8) EMISSARY
11 Type of cricket clue with dash (3-3-3) TIP-AND-RUN
13 Scoffed at in course of poetic evening (5) EATEN
14 Argument over supremo with excellent liquid assets (7,7) WORKING CAPITAL
18 Gaming machine in dated bar — endless money involved (3-5,6) ONE-ARMED BANDIT
20 Perfect suggestion by learner driver (5) IDEAL
22 Tested public opinion, as aviator did? (4,1,4) FLEW A KITE
24 It’s fishy, comic’s temper tantrum (5,3)
25 Clothes worn initially in pews (6)
26 High-ranking officials decorate section of orchestra (3,5)
27 ‘Times’ term, an outstanding example (6)
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1 Duke won’t now broadcast in city centre (8) DOWNTOWN
2 Runner, representative to cut corners (5)
3 Conductor losing son in a South American country (9)ARGENTINA
5 Firework, too large to be brought into court! (5,6) ROMAN CANDLE
6 I prosecute after second matter (5)
7 Clever character produces a piece of plastic that stores data (5,4) SMART CARD
8 Testing hearing (6)TRYING
12 Mostly recreation, in travelling funfairs, for urchins (11) RAGAMUFFINS
15 As good as gold? Not quite, us! (7-2) RUNNERS UP
16 Suffering from how poor performers perform? (2,1,3,3) IN A BAD WAY
17 Emphasised editor is under pressure (8) STRESSED
19 Up-to-the-minute intelligence prior to strike (4,2)
21 One supplying eggs for plate? (5)LAYER
23 Mental picture of him, a goalkeeper (5)IMAGE correction IMAGO
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1 Sergeant major, breaking phone, becomes gloomy (6) DISMAL
4 Teach group to make a model railway (5,3) TRAIN SET
9 Complain in western type of joint (6)WHINGE
10 Eastern girl, a really heartless spy (8) EMISSARY
11 Type of cricket clue with dash (3-3-3) TIP-AND-RUN
13 Scoffed at in course of poetic evening (5) EATEN
14 Argument over supremo with excellent liquid assets (7,7) WORKING CAPITAL
18 Gaming machine in dated bar — endless money involved (3-5,6) ONE-ARMED BANDIT
20 Perfect suggestion by learner driver (5) IDEAL
22 Tested public opinion, as aviator did? (4,1,4) FLEW A KITE
24 It’s fishy, comic’s temper tantrum (5,3)HISSY FIT
25 Clothes worn initially in pews (6)SWEATS
26 High-ranking officials decorate section of orchestra (3,5)TOP BRASS
27 ‘Times’ term, an outstanding example (6)BYWORD
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1 Duke won’t now broadcast in city centre (8) DOWNTOWN
2 Runner, representative to cut corners (5)SKIMP
3 Conductor losing son in a South American country (9)ARGENTINA
5 Firework, too large to be brought into court! (5,6) ROMAN CANDLE
6 I prosecute after second matter (5)ISSUE
7 Clever character produces a piece of plastic that stores data (5,4) SMART CARD
8 Testing hearing (6)TRYING
12 Mostly recreation, in travelling funfairs, for urchins (11) RAGAMUFFINS
15 As good as gold? Not quite, us! (7-2) RUNNERS UP
16 Suffering from how poor performers perform? (2,1,3,3) IN A BAD WAY
17 Emphasised editor is under pressure (8) STRESSED
19 Up-to-the-minute intelligence prior to strike (4,2)WITH IT
21 One supplying eggs for plate? (5)LAYER
23 Mental picture of him, a goalkeeper (5)IMAGE correction IMAGO
:clap::clap::clap: Good!
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1 I define raft gone to pieces by its defining characteristics (11)
9 Expand the street passing through Big clock (7)
10 Removing it from caption makes it understated (6)
11 Pope takes down clock tower by order (5)
12 With pickaxes initially, start off for settlement to plunder (7)
15 Make amends for allowing opener an extra run (4)
16 Tree for distinguished humourist (6,4)
18 English tend to half the armies’ appeals (10)
20 Sophisticated coward lacking cognizance (4)
23 Pedestrian in favour of regular sea biscuit (7)
24 First lover of Austen’s heroine gets preliminary proposition (5)
26 Fish comes to pond with intrinsically Indian origins (6)
27 Kill administrator by removing drips (7)
28 Dismissal from the faction might lead to death (6,5)
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2 Write to signal loss of accountant (6)
3 Letting out criminals from cages is admirable (4)
4 Restores some regard for all but top two schools (10)
5 The aristocracy source opium for upright leader who is marriageable (8)
6 Criminal, sick, held most of the endowment (7)
7 Sailor from North East confined, denied… (9)
8 … harmony of American university found in modest surrounds (6)
13 Restraining the brusque, sickly (10)
14 Freed; lost initial nervous predisposition; became thin (9)
17 First of his kin lies injured in European capital (8)
19 Countermining characters at destinations (7)
21 Croon into hidden microphone? Rubbish! (6)
22 Head of church’s perjury of sacred text to patron (6)
25 Testing stage for Indian son (4)
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1 I define raft gone to pieces by its defining characteristics (11)
9 Expand the street passing through Big clock (7) B ROAD EN
10 Removing it from caption makes it understated (6)
11 Pope takes down clock tower by order (5) EDICT
12 With pickaxes initially, start off for settlement to plunder (7)
15 Make amends for allowing opener an extra run (4)
16 Tree for distinguished humourist (6,4)
18 English tend to half the armies’ appeals (10)
20 Sophisticated coward lacking cognizance (4)
23 Pedestrian in favour of regular sea biscuit (7)
24 First lover of Austen’s heroine gets preliminary proposition (5)
26 Fish comes to pond with intrinsically Indian origins (6)
27 Kill administrator by removing drips (7)
28 Dismissal from the faction might lead to death (6,5)
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2 Write to signal loss of accountant (6)
3 Letting out criminals from cages is admirable (4)
4 Restores some regard for all but top two schools (10)
5 The aristocracy source opium for upright leader who is marriageable (8)
6 Criminal, sick, held most of the endowment (7)
7 Sailor from North East confined, denied… (9) AB NE GATED
8 … harmony of American university found in modest surrounds (6)
13 Restraining the brusque, sickly (10)
14 Freed; lost initial nervous predisposition; became thin (9)
17 First of his kin lies injured in European capital (8)
19 Countermining characters at destinations (7)
21 Croon into hidden microphone? Rubbish! (6)
22 Head of church’s perjury of sacred text to patron (6)
25 Testing stage for Indian son (4) BETA
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1 I define raft gone to pieces by its defining characteristics (11)
9 Expand the street passing through Big clock (7) B ROAD EN
10 Removing it from caption makes it understated (6)
11 Pope takes down clock tower by order (5) EDICT
12 With pickaxes initially, start off for settlement to plunder (7)
15 Make amends for allowing opener an extra run (4)
16 Tree for distinguished humourist (6,4) AUGUST PLUM
18 English tend to half the armies’ appeals (10) ENTREATIES
20 Sophisticated coward lacking cognizance (4)
23 Pedestrian in favour of regular sea biscuit (7)
24 First lover of Austen’s heroine gets preliminary proposition (5)
26 Fish comes to pond with intrinsically Indian origins (6)
27 Kill administrator by removing drips (7)
28 Dismissal from the faction might lead to death (6,5) KILLING PARTY
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2 Write to signal loss of accountant (6)
3 Letting out criminals from cages is admirable (4)
4 Restores some regard for all but top two schools (10)
5 The aristocracy source opium for upright leader who is marriageable (8) NOBILITY
6 Criminal, sick, held most of the endowment (7)
7 Sailor from North East confined, denied… (9) AB NE GATED
8 … harmony of American university found in modest surrounds (6)
13 Restraining the brusque, sickly (10)
14 Freed; lost initial nervous predisposition; became thin (9)
17 First of his kin lies injured in European capital (8)
19 Countermining characters at destinations (7)
21 Croon into hidden microphone? Rubbish! (6)
22 Head of church’s perjury of sacred text to patron (6)
25 Testing stage for Indian son (4) BETA
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1 I define raft gone to pieces by its defining characteristics (11)
9 Expand the street passing through Big clock (7) B ROAD EN
10 Removing it from caption makes it understated (6)
11 Pope takes down clock tower by order (5) EDICT
12 With pickaxes initially, start off for settlement to plunder (7)
15 Make amends for allowing opener an extra run (4)
16 Tree for distinguished humourist (6,4) AUGUST PLUM
18 English tend to half the armies’ appeals (10) ENTREATIES
20 Sophisticated coward lacking cognizance (4)
23 Pedestrian in favour of regular sea biscuit (7)PROSAIC
24 First lover of Austen’s heroine gets preliminary proposition (5)
26 Fish comes to pond with intrinsically Indian origins (6)
27 Kill administrator by removing drips (7)
28 Dismissal from the faction might lead to death (6,5) KILLING PARTY FIRING PARTY
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2 Write to signal loss of accountant (6)INDITE
3 Letting out criminals from cages is admirable (4)
4 Restores some regard for all but top two schools (10)
5 The aristocracy source opium for upright leader who is marriageable (8) NOBILITY
6 Criminal, sick, held most of the endowment (7)
7 Sailor from North East confined, denied… (9) AB NE GATED
8 … harmony of American university found in modest surrounds (6)
13 Restraining the brusque, sickly (10)CURTAILING
14 Freed; lost initial nervous predisposition; became thin (9)
17 First of his kin lies injured in European capital (8)HELSINKI
19 Countermining characters at destinations (7)
21 Croon into hidden microphone? Rubbish! (6)
22 Head of church’s perjury of sacred text to patron (6)
25 Testing stage for Indian son (4) BETA
Across
1 I define raft gone to pieces by its defining characteristics (11)
9 Expand the street passing through Big clock (7) B ROAD EN
10 Removing it from caption makes it understated (6)
11 Pope takes down clock tower by order (5) EDICT
12 With pickaxes initially, start off for settlement to plunder (7)
15 Make amends for allowing opener an extra run (4)
16 Tree for distinguished humourist (6,4) AUGUST PLUM
18 English tend to half the armies’ appeals (10) ENTREATIES
20 Sophisticated coward lacking cognizance (4)CHIC
23 Pedestrian in favour of regular sea biscuit (7)PROSAIC
24 First lover of Austen’s heroine gets preliminary proposition (5)
26 Fish comes to pond with intrinsically Indian origins (6)
27 Kill administrator by removing drips (7)
28 Dismissal from the faction might lead to death (6,5) KILLING PARTY FIRING PARTY
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2 Write to signal loss of accountant (6)INDITE
3 Letting out criminals from cages is admirable (4)
4 Restores some regard for all but top two schools (10)
5 The aristocracy source opium for upright leader who is marriageable (8) NOBILITY
6 Criminal, sick, held most of the endowment (7)ILLEGAL
7 Sailor from North East confined, denied… (9) AB NE GATED
8 … harmony of American university found in modest surrounds (6)
13 Restraining the brusque, sickly (10)CURTAILING
14 Freed; lost initial nervous predisposition; became thin (9)EMACIATED
17 First of his kin lies injured in European capital (8)HELSINKI
19 Countermining characters at destinations (7)TERMINI
21 Croon into hidden microphone? Rubbish! (6)
22 Head of church’s perjury of sacred text to patron (6)
25 Testing stage for Indian son (4) BETA
Across
1 I define raft gone to pieces by its defining characteristics (11) DIFFERENTIA
9 Expand the street passing through Big clock (7) B ROAD EN
10 Removing it from caption makes it understated (6) SUBTLE
11 Pope takes down clock tower by order (5) EDICT
12 With pickaxes initially, start off for settlement to plunder (7) PILLAGE
15 Make amends for allowing opener an extra run (4) ABYE
16 Tree for distinguished humourist (6,4) AUGUST PLUM
18 English tend to half the armies’ appeals (10) ENTREATIES
20 Sophisticated coward lacking cognizance (4)CHIC
23 Pedestrian in favour of regular sea biscuit (7)PROSAIC
24 First lover of Austen’s heroine gets preliminary proposition (5)
26 Fish comes to pond with intrinsically Indian origins (6)
27 Kill administrator by removing drips (7)
28 Dismissal from the faction might lead to death (6,5) KILLING PARTY FIRING PARTY
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2 Write to signal loss of accountant (6)INDITE
3 Letting out criminals from cages is admirable (4)
4 Restores some regard for all but top two schools (10)
5 The aristocracy source opium for upright leader who is marriageable (8) NOBILITY
6 Criminal, sick, held most of the endowment (7)ILLEGAL
7 Sailor from North East confined, denied… (9) AB NE GATED
8 … harmony of American university found in modest surrounds (6)
13 Restraining the brusque, sickly (10)CURTAILING
14 Freed; lost initial nervous predisposition; became thin (9)EMACIATED
17 First of his kin lies injured in European capital (8)HELSINKI
19 Countermining characters at destinations (7)TERMINI
21 Croon into hidden microphone? Rubbish! (6)
22 Head of church’s perjury of sacred text to patron (6)
25 Testing stage for Indian son (4) BETA