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

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)LEMMA
26 Fish comes to pond with intrinsically Indian origins (6)DIPNOI
27 Kill administrator by removing drips (7)EXECUTE
28 Dismissal from the faction might lead to death (6,5) KILLING PARTY FIRING PARTY

Down
2 Write to signal loss of accountant (6)INDITE
3 Letting out criminals from cages is admirable (4)FINE
4 Restores some regard for all but top two schools (10)RESTITUTES
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)COMITY
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)HUMBUG
22 Head of church’s perjury of sacred text to patron (6)CLIENT
25 Testing stage for Indian son (4) BETA

:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough!

Across
1 Extremely worried about final course (8)
5 International member, last to threaten (6)
9 Very independent doctor aimed to adopt a middle ground (3,5)
10 Customs services to seize silver (6) USAGES
12 Top credit established (5)
13 Is Romania to be restructured as a part of Turkey? (4,5)
14 Code zero (6)
16 Quoted one note, in retrospect, with extraordinary clarity (7)
19 Censored record breaking run (7)
21 Sailor stuck in base? It's possible (6)
23 One new company beside a railway hospital (9)
25 Proceed to bring action against harbours, say (5)
26 A circle around endless labyrinth by northern river (6) AMAZON
27 For the most part, pass up worker lacking education (8)
28 Encounters European on the way back showing respect (6)
29 Abandons popular tennis stroke (4,4)

Down
1 Plan by democrat initially exposed illegal activity (6)
2 Room and stage where 3 could be located? (5-4)
3 Regular turnout primarily for tournament (5)
4 Void in art representation describing greeting (4,3)
6 News outlets surprisingly missed a mega affair to begin with (4,5)
7 Urge for example, lost without energy (3,2)
8 Confuse detective inspector with second pamphlet (8) DISTRACT
11 Excavation in Miami neighbourhood (4) MINE
15 Exaggeration in curve, not fully evident at first (9)
17 Cable broadcast — great help (9)
18 A bishop caught stealing couple of diamonds had to resign (8)
20 Attractive daughter getting attention (4)
21 Journeyman in NASA's mission? (7)
22 Group of six tweet regularly after intercourse (6)
24 Quick to consume English meal prepared elaborately (5)
25 Investigate head of staff with no work (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6113363.ece

Across
1 Extremely worried about final course (8)
5 International member, last to threaten (6)
9 Very independent doctor aimed to adopt a middle ground (3,5)
10 Customs services to seize silver (6) USAGES
12 Top credit established (5)
13 Is Romania to be restructured as a part of Turkey? (4,5)
14 Code zero (6)
16 Quoted one note, in retrospect, with extraordinary clarity (7) EIDETIC
19 Censored record breaking run (7)
21 Sailor stuck in base? It's possible (6) VIABLE
23 One new company beside a railway hospital (9) INFIRMARY
25 Proceed to bring action against harbours, say (5)
26 A circle around endless labyrinth by northern river (6) AMAZON
27 For the most part, pass up worker lacking education (8)
28 Encounters European on the way back showing respect (6)
29 Abandons popular tennis stroke (4,4)
Down
1 Plan by democrat initially exposed illegal activity (6)
2 Room and stage where 3 could be located? (5-4)
3 Regular turnout primarily for tournament (5)
4 Void in art representation describing greeting (4,3)
6 News outlets surprisingly missed a mega affair to begin with (4,5)
7 Urge for example, lost without energy (3,2)
8 Confuse detective inspector with second pamphlet (8) DISTRACT
11 Excavation in Miami neighbourhood (4) MINE
15 Exaggeration in curve, not fully evident at first (9)
17 Cable broadcast — great help (9)
18 A bishop caught stealing couple of diamonds had to resign (8)
20 Attractive daughter getting attention (4)
21 Journeyman in NASA's mission? (7) VOYAGER
22 Group of six tweet regularly after intercourse (6)
24 Quick to consume English meal prepared elaborately (5)
25 Investigate head of staff with no work (5)

Across
1 Extremely worried about final course (8)
5 International member, last to threaten (6)
9 Very independent doctor aimed to adopt a middle ground (3,5) VIA MEDIA
10 Customs services to seize silver (6) USAGES
12 Top credit established (5)
13 Is Romania to be restructured as a part of Turkey? (4,5)
14 Code zero (6)
16 Quoted one note, in retrospect, with extraordinary clarity (7) EIDETIC
19 Censored record breaking run (7)
21 Sailor stuck in base? It's possible (6) VIABLE
23 One new company beside a railway hospital (9) INFIRMARY
25 Proceed to bring action against harbours, say (5)
26 A circle around endless labyrinth by northern river (6) AMAZON
27 For the most part, pass up worker lacking education (8)
28 Encounters European on the way back showing respect (6) ESTEEM
29 Abandons popular tennis stroke (4,4)

Down
1 Plan by democrat initially exposed illegal activity (6)
2 Room and stage where 3 could be located? (5-4)
3 Regular turnout primarily for tournament (5)
4 Void in art representation describing greeting (4,3)
6 News outlets surprisingly missed a mega affair to begin with (4,5)
7 Urge for example, lost without energy (3,2)
8 Confuse detective inspector with second pamphlet (8) DISTRACT
11 Excavation in Miami neighbourhood (4) MINE
15 Exaggeration in curve, not fully evident at first (9) HYPERBOLE
17 Cable broadcast — great help (9)
18 A bishop caught stealing couple of diamonds had to resign (8) ABDICATE
20 Attractive daughter getting attention (4)
21 Journeyman in NASA's mission? (7) VOYAGER
22 Group of six tweet regularly after intercourse (6)
24 Quick to consume English meal prepared elaborately (5)
25 Investigate head of staff with no work (5)

Across
1 Extremely worried about final course (8)
5 International member, last to threaten (6)
9 Very independent doctor aimed to adopt a middle ground (3,5) VIA MEDIA
10 Customs services to seize silver (6) USAGES
12 Top credit established (5)
13 Is Romania to be restructured as a part of Turkey? (4,5)ASIA MINOR
14 Code zero (6)
16 Quoted one note, in retrospect, with extraordinary clarity (7) EIDETIC
19 Censored record breaking run (7)
21 Sailor stuck in base? It's possible (6) VIABLE
23 One new company beside a railway hospital (9) INFIRMARY
25 Proceed to bring action against harbours, say (5)
26 A circle around endless labyrinth by northern river (6) AMAZON
27 For the most part, pass up worker lacking education (8)IGNORANT
28 Encounters European on the way back showing respect (6) ESTEEM
29 Abandons popular tennis stroke (4,4)

Down
1 Plan by democrat initially exposed illegal activity (6)
2 Room and stage where 3 could be located? (5-4)
3 Regular turnout primarily for tournament (5)
4 Void in art representation describing greeting (4,3)
6 News outlets surprisingly missed a mega affair to begin with (4,5)MASS MEDIA
7 Urge for example, lost without energy (3,2)EGG ON
8 Confuse detective inspector with second pamphlet (8) DISTRACT
11 Excavation in Miami neighbourhood (4) MINE
15 Exaggeration in curve, not fully evident at first (9) HYPERBOLE
17 Cable broadcast — great help (9)
18 A bishop caught stealing couple of diamonds had to resign (8) ABDICATE
20 Attractive daughter getting attention (4)
21 Journeyman in NASA's mission? (7) VOYAGER
22 Group of six tweet regularly after intercourse (6)
24 Quick to consume English meal prepared elaborately (5)
25 Investigate head of staff with no work (5)

Across
1 Extremely worried about final course (8)
5 International member, last to threaten (6)
9 Very independent doctor aimed to adopt a middle ground (3,5) VIA MEDIA
10 Customs services to seize silver (6) USAGES
12 Top credit established (5) CREST
13 Is Romania to be restructured as a part of Turkey? (4,5)ASIA MINOR
14 Code zero (6)
16 Quoted one note, in retrospect, with extraordinary clarity (7) EIDETIC
19 Censored record breaking run (7)
21 Sailor stuck in base? It's possible (6) VIABLE
23 One new company beside a railway hospital (9) INFIRMARY
25 Proceed to bring action against harbours, say (5)
26 A circle around endless labyrinth by northern river (6) AMAZON
27 For the most part, pass up worker lacking education (8)IGNORANT
28 Encounters European on the way back showing respect (6) ESTEEM
29 Abandons popular tennis stroke (4,4)

Down
1 Plan by democrat initially exposed illegal activity (6)
2 Room and stage where 3 could be located? (5-4)
3 Regular turnout primarily for tournament (5)
4 Void in art representation describing greeting (4,3)
6 News outlets surprisingly missed a mega affair to begin with (4,5)MASS MEDIA
7 Urge for example, lost without energy (3,2)EGG ON
8 Confuse detective inspector with second pamphlet (8) DISTRACT
11 Excavation in Miami neighbourhood (4) MINE
15 Exaggeration in curve, not fully evident at first (9) HYPERBOLE
17 Cable broadcast — great help (9) TELEGRAPH
18 A bishop caught stealing couple of diamonds had to resign (8) ABDICATE
20 Attractive daughter getting attention (4)
21 Journeyman in NASA's mission? (7) VOYAGER
22 Group of six tweet regularly after intercourse (6) SEXTET
24 Quick to consume English meal prepared elaborately (5) FEAST
25 Investigate head of staff with no work (5)

Across
1 Extremely worried about final course (8) DESSERTS
5 International member, last to threaten (6) IMPEND
9 Very independent doctor aimed to adopt a middle ground (3,5) VIA MEDIA
10 Customs services to seize silver (6) USAGES
12 Top credit established (5) CREST
13 Is Romania to be restructured as a part of Turkey? (4,5)ASIA MINOR
14 Code zero (6) CIPHER
16 Quoted one note, in retrospect, with extraordinary clarity (7) EIDETIC
19 Censored record breaking run (7) BLEEPED
21 Sailor stuck in base? It's possible (6) VIABLE
23 One new company beside a railway hospital (9) INFIRMARY
25 Proceed to bring action against harbours, say (5) SEGUE
26 A circle around endless labyrinth by northern river (6) AMAZON
27 For the most part, pass up worker lacking education (8)IGNORANT
28 Encounters European on the way back showing respect (6) ESTEEM
29 Abandons popular tennis stroke (4,4) DROP SHOT

Down
1 Plan by democrat initially exposed illegal activity (6) DEVICE
2 Room and stage where 3 could be located? (5-4) SPACE TIME
3 Regular turnout primarily for tournament (5) EVENT
4 Void in art representation describing greeting (4,3) THIN AIR
6 News outlets surprisingly missed a mega affair to begin with (4,5)MASS MEDIA
7 Urge for example, lost without energy (3,2)EGG ON
8 Confuse detective inspector with second pamphlet (8) DISTRACT
11 Excavation in Miami neighbourhood (4) MINE
15 Exaggeration in curve, not fully evident at first (9) HYPERBOLE
17 Cable broadcast — great help (9) TELEGRAPH
18 A bishop caught stealing couple of diamonds had to resign (8) ABDICATE
20 Attractive daughter getting attention (4) DEAR
21 Journeyman in NASA's mission? (7) VOYAGER
22 Group of six tweet regularly after intercourse (6) SEXTET
24 Quick to consume English meal prepared elaborately (5) FEAST
25 Investigate head of staff with no work (5) SNOOP

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

Across
6 The fire gets bigger (7)
7 Incredible large scale project, high-rise tower (7)
9 Gas of oxygen filling up this place? (5)
10 I contend with mass produced sauce (9)
11 As a consequence, press gets support (7)
13 Crash left nothing, in a race (6)
15 Bold and audacious — a very tremendous performance in the end (13)
19 If in fast surroundings, calm down (6)
20 What it wouldn't be if the clue was just not straight! (7)
23 Repeat with nothing new in entertainer's sloppy show (9)
24 It's nothing new, money lost, $1000 to be precise (5)
26 An oil used in lotion, extremely fatty substance (7)
27 Afternoon's feature release: A Spielberg film coming back (7)

Down
1 Word for a curly style (4)
2 Relating to length of a ship, and area inside (6)
3 Musical signal to play once in good speed (5,4)
4 Old politician's dodgy replies about corrupt leader (8)
5 Need a ticket? Go beyond this (5,5)
6 Pipe to blow and get a high (6)
7 Second to courage (4)
8 Lay to rest? Hospital ward has mob riled up (6)
12 Special discounted offers (10)
14 Father's professional approach starting to get recognition in the Island (9)
16 In a vessel beef needs to flip and drain (8)
17 Circular wind (6)
18 Agree to assume office (6)
21 Official in the old country (6)
22 Building for new court coming up (4)
25 Pussycat died. May it rest in peace (4)

Attachment 3509

Across
6 The fire gets bigger (7) INFERNO
7 Incredible large scale project, high-rise tower (7)
9 Gas of oxygen filling up this place? (5) OZONE
10 I contend with mass produced sauce (9)
11 As a consequence, press gets support (7)
13 Crash left nothing, in a race (6)
15 Bold and audacious — a very tremendous performance in the end (13)
19 If in fast surroundings, calm down (6)
20 What it wouldn't be if the clue was just not straight! (7)
23 Repeat with nothing new in entertainer's sloppy show (9)
24 It's nothing new, money lost, $1000 to be precise (5)
26 An oil used in lotion, extremely fatty substance (7)
27 Afternoon's feature release: A Spielberg film coming back (7)

Down
1 Word for a curly style (4) AFRO
2 Relating to length of a ship, and area inside (6)
3 Musical signal to play once in good speed (5,4)
4 Old politician's dodgy replies about corrupt leader (8)
5 Need a ticket? Go beyond this (5,5)
6 Pipe to blow and get a high (6)
7 Second to courage (4)
8 Lay to rest? Hospital ward has mob riled up (6) ENTOMB
12 Special discounted offers (10)
14 Father's professional approach starting to get recognition in the Island (9)
16 In a vessel beef needs to flip and drain (8)
17 Circular wind (6)
18 Agree to assume office (6)
21 Official in the old country (6)
22 Building for new court coming up (4)
25 Pussycat died. May it rest in peace (4)

Inferno! I am still dazed after reading the fantastic novel!
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Across
6 The fire gets bigger (7) INFERNO
7 Incredible large scale project, high-rise tower (7)
9 Gas of oxygen filling up this place? (5) OZONE
10 I contend with mass produced sauce (9)
11 As a consequence, press gets support (7) ANDIRON
13 Crash left nothing, in a race (6) SLALOM
15 Bold and audacious — a very tremendous performance in the end (13) ADVENTURESOME
19 If in fast surroundings, calm down (6) PACIFY
20 What it wouldn't be if the clue was just not straight! (7)
23 Repeat with nothing new in entertainer's sloppy show (9)
24 It's nothing new, money lost, $1000 to be precise (5)
26 An oil used in lotion, extremely fatty substance (7)
27 Afternoon's feature release: A Spielberg film coming back (7)

Down
1 Word for a curly style (4) AFRO
2 Relating to length of a ship, and area inside (6)
3 Musical signal to play once in good speed (5,4)
4 Old politician's dodgy replies about corrupt leader (8)
5 Need a ticket? Go beyond this (5,5)
6 Pipe to blow and get a high (6)
7 Second to courage (4)
8 Lay to rest? Hospital ward has mob riled up (6) ENTOMB
12 Special discounted offers (10)
14 Father's professional approach starting to get recognition in the Island (9)
16 In a vessel beef needs to flip and drain (8)
17 Circular wind (6)
18 Agree to assume office (6)
21 Official in the old country (6)
22 Building for new court coming up (4)
25 Pussycat died. May it rest in peace (4)

Across
6 The fire gets bigger (7) INFERNO
7 Incredible large scale project, high-rise tower (7)STEEPLE
9 Gas of oxygen filling up this place? (5) OZONE
10 I contend with mass produced sauce (9)CONDIMENT
11 As a consequence, press gets support (7) ANDIRON
13 Crash left nothing, in a race (6) SLALOM
15 Bold and audacious — a very tremendous performance in the end (13) ADVENTURESOME
19 If in fast surroundings, calm down (6) PACIFY
20 What it wouldn't be if the clue was just not straight! (7)CRYPTIC
23 Repeat with nothing new in entertainer's sloppy show (9)
24 It's nothing new, money lost, $1000 to be precise (5)
26 An oil used in lotion, extremely fatty substance (7)LANOLIN
27 Afternoon's feature release: A Spielberg film coming back (7)

Down
1 Word for a curly style (4) AFRO
2 Relating to length of a ship, and area inside (6)
3 Musical signal to play once in good speed (5,4)
4 Old politician's dodgy replies about corrupt leader (8)
5 Need a ticket? Go beyond this (5,5)
6 Pipe to blow and get a high (6)
7 Second to courage (4)
8 Lay to rest? Hospital ward has mob riled up (6) ENTOMB
12 Special discounted offers (10)
14 Father's professional approach starting to get recognition in the Island (9)
16 In a vessel beef needs to flip and drain (8)
17 Circular wind (6)
18 Agree to assume office (6)
21 Official in the old country (6)
22 Building for new court coming up (4)
25 Pussycat died. May it rest in peace (4)

Across
6 The fire gets bigger (7) INFERNO
7 Incredible large scale project, high-rise tower (7)STEEPLE
9 Gas of oxygen filling up this place? (5) OZONE
10 I contend with mass produced sauce (9)CONDIMENT
11 As a consequence, press gets support (7) ANDIRON
13 Crash left nothing, in a race (6) SLALOM
15 Bold and audacious — a very tremendous performance in the end (13) ADVENTURESOME
19 If in fast surroundings, calm down (6) PACIFY
20 What it wouldn't be if the clue was just not straight! (7)CRYPTIC
23 Repeat with nothing new in entertainer's sloppy show (9)
24 It's nothing new, money lost, $1000 to be precise (5)
26 An oil used in lotion, extremely fatty substance (7)LANOLIN
27 Afternoon's feature release: A Spielberg film coming back (7)

Down
1 Word for a curly style (4) AFRO
2 Relating to length of a ship, and area inside (6) LINEAR
3 Musical signal to play once in good speed (5,4)
4 Old politician's dodgy replies about corrupt leader (8)
5 Need a ticket? Go beyond this (5,5)
6 Pipe to blow and get a high (6)
7 Second to courage (4)
8 Lay to rest? Hospital ward has mob riled up (6) ENTOMB
12 Special discounted offers (10) DEDUCTIONS
14 Father's professional approach starting to get recognition in the Island (9)
16 In a vessel beef needs to flip and drain (8)
17 Circular wind (6) SPIRAL
18 Agree to assume office (6) ACCEPT
21 Official in the old country (6)
22 Building for new court coming up (4)
25 Pussycat died. May it rest in peace (4)

Across
6 The fire gets bigger (7) INFERNO
7 Incredible large scale project, high-rise tower (7)STEEPLE
9 Gas of oxygen filling up this place? (5) OZONE
10 I contend with mass produced sauce (9)CONDIMENT
11 As a consequence, press gets support (7) ANDIRON
13 Crash left nothing, in a race (6) SLALOM
15 Bold and audacious — a very tremendous performance in the end (13) ADVENTURESOME
19 If in fast surroundings, calm down (6) PACIFY
20 What it wouldn't be if the clue was just not straight! (7)CRYPTIC
23 Repeat with nothing new in entertainer's sloppy show (9)REITERATE
24 It's nothing new, money lost, $1000 to be precise (5)OLDIE
26 An oil used in lotion, extremely fatty substance (7)LANOLIN
27 Afternoon's feature release: A Spielberg film coming back (7)TEATIME

Down
1 Word for a curly style (4) AFRO
2 Relating to length of a ship, and area inside (6) LINEAR
3 Musical signal to play once in good speed (5,4)GRACE NOTE
4 Old politician's dodgy replies about corrupt leader (8)PERICLES
5 Need a ticket? Go beyond this (5,5)SPEED LIMIT
6 Pipe to blow and get a high (6)HOOKAH
7 Second to courage (4)SAND
8 Lay to rest? Hospital ward has mob riled up (6) ENTOMB
12 Special discounted offers (10) DEDUCTIONS
14 Father's professional approach starting to get recognition in the Island (9)PROCREATE
16 In a vessel beef needs to flip and drain (8)ENFEEBLE
17 Circular wind (6) SPIRAL
18 Agree to assume office (6) ACCEPT
21 Official in the old country (6)YEOMAN
22 Building for new court coming up (4)BARN
25 Pussycat died. May it rest in peace (4)DRIP

:clap::clap::clap: Tough!

Across
1 Staff has right to deny food (6)
4 Regarding an article by man known for patience at work (2,3,3)
10 Jog's about to cheat (3,6)
11 Fashionable to help backward state (5)
12 Expenditure's not in travel (5)
13 Releases a French card game's pot (9)
14 Long time ago? Twelve Months. (4,3)
16 Cry out measure by yards (4)
19 Left some equity (4)
21 Revolutionary Tamizh accepted university's angle (7)
24 Writer's AIDS raised stink and a bit of sympathy (9)
25 Made up of small cushioned footstools (5)
26 Drove auditor's stock (5)
27 And others following a hairstyle that's proceeding from the base (9)
28 Chases soldiers for Master of foxhounds and his party (8)
29 Kind of cell division seen in my large island (6)

Down
1 Gemstone strangely adorns a couple of unknowns (8)
2 Bag Nathaniel's jawless fish (8)
3 Sign of six run attempt (5)
5 Acknowledgement by friend at an intersection (7)
6 The populace of jittery Ohio is holding one referendum (3,6)
7 Heard it is badly dug in half of Jeddah (6)
8 Stew a pinch of bread's leaven (6)
9 Gold puff befitting a lord (6)
15 Spirited Democrat without relative? (9)
17 An emperor respected by America (8)
18 Emits a signal in the French card game at first (8)
20 Train agent on vessel's capacity (7)
21 Ridiculous rating the root of 11 for example (6)
22 Henry moved all the way down from peak octave (6)
23 Film about Rugby's inclined trail (3,3)
25 Dad to take Paraguay's flower (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5995036.ece

Testing if my access works:

Across
1 Staff has right to deny food (6) STA(R)VE
4 Regarding an article by man known for patience at work (2,3,3) ON THE JOB
10 Jog's about to cheat (3,6) RUN AROUND
11 Fashionable to help backward state (5) IN DIA<-
12 Expenditure's not in travel (5)
13 Releases a French card game's pot (9)
14 Long time ago? Twelve Months. (4,3)
16 Cry out measure by yards (4)
19 Left some equity (4)
21 Revolutionary Tamizh accepted university's angle (7)
24 Writer's AIDS raised stink and a bit of sympathy (9)
25 Made up of small cushioned footstools (5)
26 Drove auditor's stock (5)
27 And others following a hairstyle that's proceeding from the base (9)
28 Chases soldiers for Master of foxhounds and his party (8)
29 Kind of cell division seen in my large island (6)

Down
1 Gemstone strangely adorns a couple of unknowns (8)
2 Bag Nathaniel's jawless fish (8)
3 Sign of six run attempt (5)
5 Acknowledgement by friend at an intersection (7)
6 The populace of jittery Ohio is holding one referendum (3,6)
7 Heard it is badly dug in half of Jeddah (6)
8 Stew a pinch of bread's leaven (6)
9 Gold puff befitting a lord (6)
15 Spirited Democrat without relative? (9)
17 An emperor respected by America (8)
18 Emits a signal in the French card game at first (8)
20 Train agent on vessel's capacity (7)
21 Ridiculous rating the root of 11 for example (6)
22 Henry moved all the way down from peak octave (6)
23 Film about Rugby's inclined trail (3,3)
25 Dad to take Paraguay's flower (5)

Across
1 Staff has right to deny food (6) STA(R)VE
4 Regarding an article by man known for patience at work (2,3,3) ON THE JOB
10 Jog's about to cheat (3,6) RUN AROUND
11 Fashionable to help backward state (5) IN DIA<-
12 Expenditure's not in travel (5) OUTGO
13 Releases a French card game's pot (9) UNLOOSENS
14 Long time ago? Twelve Months. (4,3) YEAR DOT
16 Cry out measure by yards (4) YELL
19 Left some equity (4)
21 Revolutionary Tamizh accepted university's angle (7)
24 Writer's AIDS raised stink and a bit of sympathy (9)
25 Made up of small cushioned footstools (5)
26 Drove auditor's stock (5)
27 And others following a hairstyle that's proceeding from the base (9)
28 Chases soldiers for Master of foxhounds and his party (8)
29 Kind of cell division seen in my large island (6)

Down
1 Gemstone strangely adorns a couple of unknowns (8)
2 Bag Nathaniel's jawless fish (8)
3 Sign of six run attempt (5)
5 Acknowledgement by friend at an intersection (7)
6 The populace of jittery Ohio is holding one referendum (3,6)
7 Heard it is badly dug in half of Jeddah (6)
8 Stew a pinch of bread's leaven (6)
9 Gold puff befitting a lord (6)
15 Spirited Democrat without relative? (9)
17 An emperor respected by America (8)
18 Emits a signal in the French card game at first (8)
20 Train agent on vessel's capacity (7)
21 Ridiculous rating the root of 11 for example (6)
22 Henry moved all the way down from peak octave (6)
23 Film about Rugby's inclined trail (3,3)
25 Dad to take Paraguay's flower (5)

Bhavan,

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Across
1 Staff has right to deny food (6) STA(R)VE
4 Regarding an article by man known for patience at work (2,3,3) ON THE JOB
10 Jog's about to cheat (3,6) RUN AROUND
11 Fashionable to help backward state (5) IN DIA<-
12 Expenditure's not in travel (5) OUTGO
13 Releases a French card game's pot (9) UNLOOSENS
14 Long time ago? Twelve Months. (4,3) YEAR DOT
16 Cry out measure by yards (4) YELL
19 Left some equity (4)
21 Revolutionary Tamizh accepted university's angle (7)
24 Writer's AIDS raised stink and a bit of sympathy (9)
25 Made up of small cushioned footstools (5)
26 Drove auditor's stock (5)
27 And others following a hairstyle that's proceeding from the base (9)
28 Chases soldiers for Master of foxhounds and his party (8)
29 Kind of cell division seen in my large island (6)

Down
1 Gemstone strangely adorns a couple of unknowns (8) SARDONYX
2 Bag Nathaniel's jawless fish (8) AGNATHA
3 Sign of six run attempt (5) VIRGO
5 Acknowledgement by friend at an intersection (7)
6 The populace of jittery Ohio is holding one referendum (3,6) HOI POLLOI
7 Heard it is badly dug in half of Jeddah (6)
8 Stew a pinch of bread's leaven (6)
9 Gold puff befitting a lord (6)
15 Spirited Democrat without relative? (9)
17 An emperor respected by America (8)
18 Emits a signal in the French card game at first (8)
20 Train agent on vessel's capacity (7)
21 Ridiculous rating the root of 11 for example (6)
22 Henry moved all the way down from peak octave (6)
23 Film about Rugby's inclined trail (3,3)
25 Dad to take Paraguay's flower (5)

Quote:

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Originally Posted by deepakgita

Bhavan,

Annotations not insisted upon by PP. Did you register direct or did you login through a facebook ID?

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Thanks Colonel. I registered with my e-mail. Don't use facebook too much nowadays. I'll keep in mind about the annotations.

Welcome, Bhavan! The thread is honoured to get setter Buzzer posting answers!:-D

Across
1 Staff has right to deny food (6) STA(R)VE
4 Regarding an article by man known for patience at work (2,3,3) ON THE JOB
10 Jog's about to cheat (3,6) RUN AROUND
11 Fashionable to help backward state (5) IN DIA<-
12 Expenditure's not in travel (5) OUTGO
13 Releases a French card game's pot (9) UNLOOSENS
14 Long time ago? Twelve Months. (4,3) YEAR DOT
16 Cry out measure by yards (4) YELL
19 Left some equity (4)QUIT
21 Revolutionary Tamizh accepted university's angle (7)
24 Writer's AIDS raised stink and a bit of sympathy (9)INKSTANDS
25 Made up of small cushioned footstools (5)
26 Drove auditor's stock (5)
27 And others following a hairstyle that's proceeding from the base (9)
28 Chases soldiers for Master of foxhounds and his party (8)
29 Kind of cell division seen in my large island (6)

Down
1 Gemstone strangely adorns a couple of unknowns (8) SARDONYX
2 Bag Nathaniel's jawless fish (8) AGNATHAN
3 Sign of six run attempt (5) VIRGO
5 Acknowledgement by friend at an intersection (7)
6 The populace of jittery Ohio is holding one referendum (3,6) HOI POLLOI
7 Heard it is badly dug in half of Jeddah (6)JUDGED
8 Stew a pinch of bread's leaven (6)
9 Gold puff befitting a lord (6)
15 Spirited Democrat without relative? (9)
17 An emperor respected by America (8)
18 Emits a signal in the French card game at first (8)
20 Train agent on vessel's capacity (7)
21 Ridiculous rating the root of 11 for example (6)
22 Henry moved all the way down from peak octave (6)EIGHTH
23 Film about Rugby's inclined trail (3,3)
25 Dad to take Paraguay's flower (5)

Across
1 Staff has right to deny food (6) STA(R)VE
4 Regarding an article by man known for patience at work (2,3,3) ON THE JOB
10 Jog's about to cheat (3,6) RUN AROUND
11 Fashionable to help backward state (5) IN DIA<-
12 Expenditure's not in travel (5) OUTGO
13 Releases a French card game's pot (9) UNLOOSENS
14 Long time ago? Twelve Months. (4,3) YEAR DOT
16 Cry out measure by yards (4) YELL
19 Left some equity (4)QUIT
21 Revolutionary Tamizh accepted university's angle (7) AZIMUTH
24 Writer's AIDS raised stink and a bit of sympathy (9)INKSTANDS
25 Made up of small cushioned footstools (5)
26 Drove auditor's stock (5) HORDE
27 And others following a hairstyle that's proceeding from the base (9)
28 Chases soldiers for Master of foxhounds and his party (8)
29 Kind of cell division seen in my large island (6)

Down
1 Gemstone strangely adorns a couple of unknowns (8) SARDONYX
2 Bag Nathaniel's jawless fish (8) AGNATHAN
3 Sign of six run attempt (5) VIRGO
5 Acknowledgement by friend at an intersection (7)
6 The populace of jittery Ohio is holding one referendum (3,6) HOI POLLOI
7 Heard it is badly dug in half of Jeddah (6)JUDGED
8 Stew a pinch of bread's leaven (6)
9 Gold puff befitting a lord (6)
15 Spirited Democrat without relative? (9)
17 An emperor respected by America (8)
18 Emits a signal in the French card game at first (8)
20 Train agent on vessel's capacity (7) TONNAGE
21 Ridiculous rating the root of 11 for example (6)
22 Henry moved all the way down from peak octave (6)EIGHTH
23 Film about Rugby's inclined trail (3,3)
25 Dad to take Paraguay's flower (5) POPPY

Quote:

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Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam

Welcome, Bhavan! The thread is honoured to get setter Buzzer posting answers!:-D

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Thank you Mrs. PP. You flatter me! Glad to be here.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Bhavan

Thanks Colonel. I registered with my e-mail. Don't use facebook too much nowadays. I'll keep in mind about the annotations.

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I wonder why others were having problems in registering. My second ID which I registered is not yet approved for posting messages

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Bhavan

Thank you Mrs. PP. You flatter me! Glad to be here.

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My pleasure!:bow:

Across
1 Staff has right to deny food (6) STA(R)VE
4 Regarding an article by man known for patience at work (2,3,3) ON THE JOB
10 Jog's about to cheat (3,6) RUN AROUND
11 Fashionable to help backward state (5) IN DIA<-
12 Expenditure's not in travel (5) OUTGO
13 Releases a French card game's pot (9) UNLOOSENS
14 Long time ago? Twelve Months. (4,3) YEAR DOT
16 Cry out measure by yards (4) YELL
19 Left some equity (4)QUIT
21 Revolutionary Tamizh accepted university's angle (7) AZIMUTH
24 Writer's AIDS raised stink and a bit of sympathy (9)INKSTANDS
25 Made up of small cushioned footstools (5)POUFS
26 Drove auditor's stock (5) HORDE
27 And others following a hairstyle that's proceeding from the base (9)ACROPETAL
28 Chases soldiers for Master of foxhounds and his party (8)HUNTSMEN
29 Kind of cell division seen in my large island (6)MYOSIS

Down
1 Gemstone strangely adorns a couple of unknowns (8) SARDONYX
2 Bag Nathaniel's jawless fish (8) AGNATHAN
3 Sign of six run attempt (5) VIRGO
5 Acknowledgement by friend at an intersection (7)NODALLY
6 The populace of jittery Ohio is holding one referendum (3,6) HOI POLLOI
7 Heard it is badly dug in half of Jeddah (6)JUDGED
8 Stew a pinch of bread's leaven (6)BRAISE
9 Gold puff befitting a lord (6)AUGUST
15 Spirited Democrat without relative? (9)DAUNTLESS
17 An emperor respected by America (8)AUGUSTUS
18 Emits a signal in the French card game at first (8)WHISTLES
20 Train agent on vessel's capacity (7) TONNAGE
21 Ridiculous rating the root of 11 for example (6)ABSURD
22 Henry moved all the way down from peak octave (6)EIGHTH
23 Film about Rugby's inclined trail (3,3)SKI RUN
25 Dad to take Paraguay's flower (5) POPPY

:clap::clap::clap: A pangram commemorating Quit India Movement!

After seeing Bhavan's comment I tried to post with my email id , got a message - not yet approved by the admin .

Across
7 Sounds like drunk's left in wonder for a moment (6)
8 Charge that's fixed is settled by the boss (8)
9 Chief's ancestry secures title (8)
10 Flowery discourse about Newton (6)
11 Soldiers pen gripping narrative (5)
12 Buffet is hungry to accumulate — an obsession? (6)
14 Almost tame gnus eat broccoli! (5,3,2,5)
17 Married to bureaucrat, mother raising a stink (6)
18 Heart-breaking jerks, they're 13 perhaps (5)
22 Day with close companion (6)
23 Trim at the top/cut near base (8)
24 When right, always object — it is worthy of being respected (8)
25 Smear track with concrete mixture perhaps (6)

Down
1 Blarney: Southern, small-time town (a village essentially), close to Cork (5,4)
2 German children may be more loving (6)
3 Seek charity at home because that's where it should _____? (5)
4 Exclamation of joy from excited groom in ecstasy (8)
5 Kidnapped editor freed in this city (8)
6 Details fine deeds (5)
8 Too highly rated, old, no energy to peak, team lost in one day (13)
13 Strange weaves in edges of gowns and hoods (9)
15 Stewed duck initially served as starter, the beginning of dinner (8)
16 Groom and bride infused with spirit (8)
19 Thick-skinned copper approaching chief of police with a problem (6)
20 Type system command (5)
21 Switch sides in a heartbeat to get a prize (5)

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Across
7 Sounds like drunk's left in wonder for a moment (6)
8 Charge that's fixed is settled by the boss (8)
9 Chief's ancestry secures title (8)
10 Flowery discourse about Newton (6)ORNATE
11 Soldiers pen gripping narrative (5)STORY
12 Buffet is hungry to accumulate — an obsession? (6)
14 Almost tame gnus eat broccoli! (5,3,2,5)
17 Married to bureaucrat, mother raising a stink (6)
18 Heart-breaking jerks, they're 13 perhaps (5)
22 Day with close companion (6)
23 Trim at the top/cut near base (8)
24 When right, always object — it is worthy of being respected (8)
25 Smear track with concrete mixture perhaps (6)

Down
1 Blarney: Southern, small-time town (a village essentially), close to Cork (5,4)
2 German children may be more loving (6)
3 Seek charity at home because that's where it should _____? (5)BEGIN
4 Exclamation of joy from excited groom in ecstasy (8)
5 Kidnapped editor freed in this city (8)
6 Details fine deeds (5)FACTS
8 Too highly rated, old, no energy to peak, team lost in one day (13)
13 Strange weaves in edges of gowns and hoods (9)
15 Stewed duck initially served as starter, the beginning of dinner (8)
16 Groom and bride infused with spirit (8)
19 Thick-skinned copper approaching chief of police with a problem (6)
20 Type system command (5)
21 Switch sides in a heartbeat to get a prize (5)

Across
7 Sounds like drunk's left in wonder for a moment (6)
8 Charge that's fixed is settled by the boss (8)
9 Chief's ancestry secures title (8)
10 Flowery discourse about Newton (6)ORNATE
11 Soldiers pen gripping narrative (5)STORY
12 Buffet is hungry to accumulate — an obsession? (6) FETISH
14 Almost tame gnus eat broccoli! (5,3,2,5) CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR
17 Married to bureaucrat, mother raising a stink (6)
18 Heart-breaking jerks, they're 13 perhaps (5)
22 Day with close companion (6) FRIEND
23 Trim at the top/cut near base (8)
24 When right, always object — it is worthy of being respected (8)
25 Smear track with concrete mixture perhaps (6)

Down
1 Blarney: Southern, small-time town (a village essentially), close to Cork (5,4)
2 German children may be more loving (6)
3 Seek charity at home because that's where it should _____? (5)BEGIN
4 Exclamation of joy from excited groom in ecstasy (8)
5 Kidnapped editor freed in this city (8)
6 Details fine deeds (5)FACTS
8 Too highly rated, old, no energy to peak, team lost in one day (13)
13 Strange weaves in edges of gowns and hoods (9)
15 Stewed duck initially served as starter, the beginning of dinner (8)
16 Groom and bride infused with spirit (8)
19 Thick-skinned copper approaching chief of police with a problem (6)
20 Type system command (5)
21 Switch sides in a heartbeat to get a prize (5) PURSE

Across
7 Sounds like drunk's left in wonder for a moment (6)AWHILE
8 Charge that's fixed is settled by the boss (8)OVERHEAD
9 Chief's ancestry secures title (8)HEADLINE
10 Flowery discourse about Newton (6)ORNATE
11 Soldiers pen gripping narrative (5)STORY
12 Buffet is hungry to accumulate — an obsession? (6) FETISH
14 Almost tame gnus eat broccoli! (5,3,2,5) CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR
17 Married to bureaucrat, mother raising a stink (6)MIASMA
18 Heart-breaking jerks, they're 13 perhaps (5)THUGS
22 Day with close companion (6) FRIEND
23 Trim at the top/cut near base (8)TRUNCATE
24 When right, always object — it is worthy of being respected (8)REVEREND
25 Smear track with concrete mixture perhaps (6)SLURRY

Down
1 Blarney: Southern, small-time town (a village essentially), close to Cork (5,4)SWEET TALK
2 German children may be more loving (6)KINDER
3 Seek charity at home because that's where it should _____? (5)BEGIN
4 Exclamation of joy from excited groom in ecstasy (8)GERONIMO
5 Kidnapped editor freed in this city (8)SHANGHAI
6 Details fine deeds (5)FACTS
8 Too highly rated, old, no energy to peak, team lost in one day (13)OVERESTIMATED
13 Strange weaves in edges of gowns and hoods (9)GANGSTERS
15 Stewed duck initially served as starter, the beginning of dinner (8)SIMMERED
16 Groom and bride infused with spirit (8)BRANDIED
19 Thick-skinned copper approaching chief of police with a problem (6)HICCUP
20 Type system command (5)ORDER
21 Switch sides in a heartbeat to get a prize (5) PURSE

:clap::clap::clap: Tough! Flew over the head!

Across
7 Pertaining to the leg involving clubs in the countryside (6)
8 Tore off page in reference work bordering on insolence (8)
9 Still back in office during leave due to transfer (8)
10 Pain starting to disappear with a massage from this angel (6)
11 Guarded enclosure with bars at yard (5)
12 Writer with a poor name returning from conference (6)
14 Enjoying a luxurious existence, being fancy, earning and spending millions (6,4,1,4)
17 Fool police officer, new to post (6)
18 ‘Express' may be 'Ordinary' when limited by some shortcoming (5)
22 Smooth paint having a sheen (6)
23 Gave a prize in recognition of plant without drawback (8)
24 Stupid person in love had been wandering around (8)
25 Hurries to show hands between tricks (6)

Down
1 Market going up without cause, essentially a nervous reaction that's very disturbing (9)
2 Simple task, fine for bachelor to preserve food (6)
3 Roughly, a barbarian with influence (5)
4 Backlog at work, engineer creating an obstruction (8)
5 Ask someone to return with a quick reply? (8)
6 Rising star foiled by former partner's connection (5)
8 With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8)
13 Tired technique getting Spain embarrassed (9)
15 Presumed independent lawyer will probe quarry at depth (8)
16 Gradually develops good plantations (8)
19 Bolt about to lead with a forward surge (6)
20 Congestion will rise otherwise, it's serious (5)
21 Brand succeeded based on promise (5)

GRID: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6359992.ece

Thanks Bhavan

Across
7 Pertaining to the leg involving clubs in the countryside (6)
8 Tore off page in reference work bordering on insolence (8)
9 Still back in office during leave due to transfer (8)
10 Pain starting to disappear with a massage from this angel (6) CHERUB
11 Guarded enclosure with bars at yard (5)
12 Writer with a poor name returning from conference (6)
14 Enjoying a luxurious existence, being fancy, earning and spending millions (6,4,1,4)
17 Fool police officer, new to post (6) ASSIGN
18 ‘Express' may be 'Ordinary' when limited by some shortcoming (5)
22 Smooth paint having a sheen (6)
23 Gave a prize in recognition of plant without drawback (8) REWARDED
24 Stupid person in love had been wandering around (8)
25 Hurries to show hands between tricks (6)

Down
1 Market going up without cause, essentially a nervous reaction that's very disturbing (9)
2 Simple task, fine for bachelor to preserve food (6)
3 Roughly, a barbarian with influence (5)
4 Backlog at work, engineer creating an obstruction (8)
5 Ask someone to return with a quick reply? (8)
6 Rising star foiled by former partner's connection (5)
8 With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8) GREEN-FINGERED
13 Tired technique getting Spain embarrassed (9)
15 Presumed independent lawyer will probe quarry at depth (8)
16 Gradually develops good plantations (8)
19 Bolt about to lead with a forward surge (6)
20 Congestion will rise otherwise, it's serious (5)
21 Brand succeeded based on promise (5)

Across
7 Pertaining to the leg involving clubs in the countryside (6)
8 Tore off page in reference work bordering on insolence (8)
9 Still back in office during leave due to transfer (8)
10 Pain starting to disappear with a massage from this angel (6) CHERUB
11 Guarded enclosure with bars at yard (5)
12 Writer with a poor name returning from conference (6)
14 Enjoying a luxurious existence, being fancy, earning and spending millions (6,4,1,4)
17 Fool police officer, new to post (6) ASSIGN
18 ‘Express' may be 'Ordinary' when limited by some shortcoming (5)
22 Smooth paint having a sheen (6) PATINA
23 Gave a prize in recognition of plant without drawback (8) REWARDED
24 Stupid person in love had been wandering around (8)
25 Hurries to show hands between tricks (6)

Down
1 Market going up without cause, essentially a nervous reaction that's very disturbing (9)
2 Simple task, fine for bachelor to preserve food (6) FREEZE
3 Roughly, a barbarian with influence (5)
4 Backlog at work, engineer creating an obstruction (8)
5 Ask someone to return with a quick reply? (8)
6 Rising star foiled by former partner's connection (5)
8 With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8) GREEN-FINGERED
13 Tired technique getting Spain embarrassed (9)
15 Presumed independent lawyer will probe quarry at depth (8)
16 Gradually develops good plantations (8)
19 Bolt about to lead with a forward surge (6)
20 Congestion will rise otherwise, it's serious (5) MAJOR
21 Brand succeeded based on promise (5) SWORD

Across
7 Pertaining to the leg involving clubs in the countryside (6)
8 Tore off page in reference work bordering on insolence (8)
9 Still back in office during leave due to transfer (8)
10 Pain starting to disappear with a massage from this angel (6) CHERUB
11 Guarded enclosure with bars at yard (5)CAGEY
12 Writer with a poor name returning from conference (6)
14 Enjoying a luxurious existence, being fancy, earning and spending millions (6,4,1,4)
17 Fool police officer, new to post (6) ASSIGN
18 ‘Express' may be 'Ordinary' when limited by some shortcoming (5)
22 Smooth paint having a sheen (6)PATINA
23 Gave a prize in recognition of plant without drawback (8) REWARDED
24 Stupid person in love had been wandering around (8)
25 Hurries to show hands between tricks (6)RUSHES

Down
1 Market going up without cause, essentially a nervous reaction that's very disturbing (9)
2 Simple task, fine for bachelor to preserve food (6)FREEZE
3 Roughly, a barbarian with influence (5)
4 Backlog at work, engineer creating an obstruction (8)
5 Ask someone to return with a quick reply? (8)
6 Rising star foiled by former partner's connection (5)NEXUS
8 With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8) GREEN-FINGERED
13 Tired technique getting Spain embarrassed (9)
15 Presumed independent lawyer will probe quarry at depth (8)
16 Gradually develops good plantations (8)
19 Bolt about to lead with a forward surge (6)ONRUSH
20 Congestion will rise otherwise, it's serious (5)MAJOR
21 Brand succeeded based on promise (5)SWORD

Across
7 Pertaining to the leg involving clubs in the countryside (6)CRURAL
8 Tore off page in reference work bordering on insolence (8)GALLOPED
9 Still back in office during leave due to transfer (8)QUIETUDE
10 Pain starting to disappear with a massage from this angel (6) CHERUB
11 Guarded enclosure with bars at yard (5)CAGEY
12 Writer with a poor name returning from conference (6)INDABA
14 Enjoying a luxurious existence, being fancy, earning and spending millions (6,4,1,4)LIVING LIKE A KING
17 Fool police officer, new to post (6) ASSIGN
18 ‘Express' may be 'Ordinary' when limited by some shortcoming (5)VOICE
22 Smooth paint having a sheen (6)PATINA
23 Gave a prize in recognition of plant without drawback (8) REWARDED
24 Stupid person in love had been wandering around (8)BONEHEAD
25 Hurries to show hands between tricks (6)RUSHES

Down
1 Market going up without cause, essentially a nervous reaction that's very disturbing (9)TRAUMATIC
2 Simple task, fine for bachelor to preserve food (6)FREEZE
3 Roughly, a barbarian with influence (5)CLOUT
4 Backlog at work, engineer creating an obstruction (8)BLOCKAGE
5 Ask someone to return with a quick reply? (8)COMEBACK
6 Rising star foiled by former partner's connection (5)NEXUS
8 With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8) GREEN-FINGERED
13 Tired technique getting Spain embarrassed (9)KNACKERED
15 Presumed independent lawyer will probe quarry at depth (8)IMAGINED
16 Gradually develops good plantations (8)GESTATES
19 Bolt about to lead with a forward surge (6)ONRUSH
20 Congestion will rise otherwise, it's serious (5)MAJOR
21 Brand succeeded based on promise (5)SWORD

:clap::clap::clap: A tough pangram!

ACROSS
1 A quiet Italian river location may be suitable (8)
5 A wife, after lively dances, brings out puzzle (6)
9 A tiger, for example, better groomed by mother (3-5)
10 Armed guard in foreign sector (6)
12 Small drop to drink before opening of Anouilh play (5)
13 Arranger ran orgies in resort (9) ORGANISER
14 Everything’s ready – Sally nervously checks zip (3,7,2) ALL SYSTEMS GO
18 Fail utterly in warehouse to get articles placed round piano (2,4,3,3) GO DOWN THE PAN
21 Hostile military command makes one uncomfortable (3,2,4) ILL AT EASE
23 Cold leaving chest tender (5)
24 Attempt to secure one pound for a hat (6)
25 Amusement caused by it during Spring term at Oxford (8)
26 Hand-rolled cigarette in jacket (6)
27 Ship carrying right flag (8)

DOWN
1 Navy member, a US lawyer (6)
2 Friendly foreign correspondent? (3,3)
3 Naval base was focal point, primarily in the wars (5,4)
4 Those people getting to a super new play (3,9)
6 Playwright at home having caught disease (5)
7 Director crosses off last character in scene (8)
8 Battle song (8)
11 Encourages Arnold, perhaps, to get something for breakfast? (4,8)
15 Expand on complex (9)
16 Shiny silver paper in the street? (8)
17 Ring found over in a river in Australian city (8)
19 Declare one’s commitment to a small female company (6)
20 Earnest request made by pair over New Year (6)
22 Story about bishop and food (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle6365053.ece

ACROSS
1 A quiet Italian river location may be suitable (8)
5 A wife, after lively dances, brings out puzzle (6)
9 A tiger, for example, better groomed by mother (3-5) MAN EATER
10 Armed guard in foreign sector (6)
12 Small drop to drink before opening of Anouilh play (5) DRAMA
13 Arranger ran orgies in resort (9) ORGANISER
14 Everything’s ready – Sally nervously checks zip (3,7,2) ALL SYSTEMS GO
18 Fail utterly in warehouse to get articles placed round piano (2,4,3,3) GO DOWN THE PAN
21 Hostile military command makes one uncomfortable (3,2,4) ILL AT EASE
23 Cold leaving chest tender (5)
24 Attempt to secure one pound for a hat (6)
25 Amusement caused by it during Spring term at Oxford (8)
26 Hand-rolled cigarette in jacket (6)
27 Ship carrying right flag (8)

DOWN
1 Navy member, a US lawyer (6) ARMADA
2 Friendly foreign correspondent? (3,3) PEN PAL
3 Naval base was focal point, primarily in the wars (5,4)
4 Those people getting to a super new play (3,9)
6 Playwright at home having caught disease (5)
7 Director crosses off last character in scene (8)
8 Battle song (8)
11 Encourages Arnold, perhaps, to get something for breakfast? (4,8)
15 Expand on complex (9)
16 Shiny silver paper in the street? (8)
17 Ring found over in a river in Australian city (8)
19 Declare one’s commitment to a small female company (6)
20 Earnest request made by pair over New Year (6)
22 Story about bishop and food (5)