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Always thought Ace of Spades was the top card!!!!....:-(
Cake walk after a long time...........
Yes, thoroughly delightful!Quote:
Originally Posted by pammechchu
Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6)
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREWS
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8)
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS
Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8)
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6)
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)
6 Image of state around university (6)
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3)
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8)
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8)BACKLASH
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)INKPOT
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)REPAST
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)ONCE
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4)
Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6)
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREW
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8)
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS
Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8)
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6)
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)
6 Image of state around university (6)
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3)LANTERN JAW
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8) JOYSTICK
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8) BACKLASH
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)INKPOT
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4)
C & C
Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6)
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREW
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8) ROCKETED
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS
Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8) PEDESTAL
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6)
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)
6 Image of state around university (6)
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3) LANTERN JAW
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8) JOYSTICK
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8)BACKLASH
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)INKPOT
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)REPAST
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)ONCE
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4)
Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6) STREAM
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREW
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8) ROCKETED
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS
Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8) PEDESTAL
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6) SCAMPI
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)
6 Image of state around university (6) STATUE
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3) LANTERN JAW
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8) JOYSTICK
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8)BACKLASH
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)INKPOT
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)REPAST
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)ONCE
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4) DRUM
Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)MOLE
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6) STREAM
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)ODDITY
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREW
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8) ROCKETED
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS
Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8) PEDESTAL
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6) SCAMPI
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)MEWS
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)APPOINTS
6 Image of state around university (6) STATUE
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)PAWN
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)SAMBA
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3) LANTERN JAW
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8) JOYSTICK
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8)BACKLASH
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)INKPOT
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)REPAST
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)ONCE
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4) DRUM
:clap::clap::clap: Delightful!
Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8)
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6)
10 Alien's principle (5)
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9)
12 Documents father has for every son (6)
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9)
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3)
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9)
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)
Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2)
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9)
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9)
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5)
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9)
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5)
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5)
26 Look both ways (4)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6218874.ece
Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8)
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6)
10 Alien's principle (5)
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9)
12 Documents father has for every son (6)
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3)
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)
Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2)
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9)
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5)
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5)
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5)
26 Look both ways (4)
Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8) PROTRUDE
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6)
10 Alien's principle (5)
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9)
12 Documents father has for every son (6)
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3)
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)
Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2) PUT UP
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9)
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)LUNAR YEAR
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5)
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5)
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5) MADAM
26 Look both ways (4)
Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8) PROTRUDE
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6)
10 Alien's principle (5)
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9)
12 Documents father has for every son (6)
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)RAITA
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3)
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)SAMOSA
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)
Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2) PUT UP
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9)
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)LUNAR YEAR
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)EUPHRATES
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)MALAYALAM
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5)
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5)
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5) MADAM
26 Look both ways (4)
Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8) PROTRUDE
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6) GLIDER
10 Alien's principle (5) TENET
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9) EQUINOXES
12 Documents father has for every son (6) PAPERS
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)RAITA
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3)
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)SAMOSA
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)
Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2) PUT UP
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9)
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)LUNAR YEAR
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)EUPHRATES
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)MALAYALAM
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5)
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5)
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5) MADAM
26 Look both ways (4)
Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8) PROTRUDE
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6) GLIDER
10 Alien's principle (5) TENET
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9) EQUINOXES
12 Documents father has for every son (6) PAPERS
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)RAITA
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3) ROMAN LAW
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)SAMOSA
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)
Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2) PUT UP
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9) OENOPHILE
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)LUNAR YEAR
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)EUPHRATES
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)MALAYALAM
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5) ROOF RACKS
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5) MINIM
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5) MADAM
26 Look both ways (4)
Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8) PROTRUDE
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6) GLIDER
10 Alien's principle (5) TENET
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9) EQUINOXES
12 Documents father has for every son (6) PAPERS
13 Dr. House's internist (8)THIRTEEN
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)RAITA
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)ABATEMENT
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)REFER
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3) ROMAN LAW
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)MARRAM
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)OFFED
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)SAMOSA
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)SPECULUM
Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2) PUT UP
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9) OENOPHILE
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)ROTOR
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)DEED
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)LUNAR YEAR
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)DIXIE
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)EUPHRATES
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)MALAYALAM
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5) ROOF RACKS
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)EFFORTFUL
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5) MINIM
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)AZOIC
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5) MADAM
26 Look both ways (4)PEEP
:clap::clap::clap: A nice pangram with palindrome theme!
ACROSS
1 Pope's rattled by the French citizens (6)
4 Current regent reportedly causes destruction (6)
9 Concern observed in chairmen intermittently (4)
10 Contras in resistance finally foiled, end up in cells (10)
11 Looked back at a short piece of Japanese plant (6)
12 Commercial income misused to gain control of company (8)
13 Most extraordinary spectrum observed in Stone Street (9) STRANGEST
15 Except for bondsman, labour's not to be found (4)
16 To express contempt like a monkey off its face (4)
17 Academician revisits extraordinary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge (9)
21 Dome area surrounding temple (8)
22 Sticker covering two-thirds of back side (6)
24 Carts flung into turbid Seine by opposition forces (10)
25 Moon, stars endlessly radiating source of rays in a very small amount (4)
26 “Small swan”, said small seal (6)
27 With rigorous effort primarily, turned knowledgeable (6)
DOWN
1 Provincial farmer's game bird ripping off hen's head (7) PEASANT
2 Clare pompously turns up and displays drama (5) OPERA
3 In need of sleep, for starters, for relaxing (7)
5 Motive for treachery not apparent in the end (6)
6 Every component in rhythm, for instance, is harmonious (9)
7 It might be a fault in court (7)
8 Grasping a French position, eclipsing the German (13) UNDERSTANDING
14 Saying no, for example, might require inner swag (9)
16 Writ in favour of tax (7)
18 Greatest presumed dead — loss catastrophic (7)
19 Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign (7)
20 Step 1 of golfer's pre-drive routine: getting a place to park! (6)
23 Indian deity mostly seen with small knives (5)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5980595.ece
ACROSS
1 Pope's rattled by the French citizens (6) PEOPLE ??????
4 Current regent reportedly causes destruction (6)
9 Concern observed in chairmen intermittently (4)
10 Contras in resistance finally foiled, end up in cells (10)
11 Looked back at a short piece of Japanese plant (6)
12 Commercial income misused to gain control of company (8)
13 Most extraordinary spectrum observed in Stone Street (9) STRANGEST
15 Except for bondsman, labour's not to be found (4)
16 To express contempt like a monkey off its face (4)
17 Academician revisits extraordinary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge (9)
21 Dome area surrounding temple (8)
22 Sticker covering two-thirds of back side (6)
24 Carts flung into turbid Seine by opposition forces (10) RESISTANCE
25 Moon, stars endlessly radiating source of rays in a very small amount (4)
26 “Small swan”, said small seal (6) SIGNET
27 With rigorous effort primarily, turned knowledgeable (6)
DOWN
1 Provincial farmer's game bird ripping off hen's head (7) PEASANT
2 Clare pompously turns up and displays drama (5) OPERA
3 In need of sleep, for starters, for relaxing (7)
5 Motive for treachery not apparent in the end (6)
6 Every component in rhythm, for instance, is harmonious (9)
7 It might be a fault in court (7)
8 Grasping a French position, eclipsing the German (13) UNDERSTANDING
14 Saying no, for example, might require inner swag (9)
16 Writ in favour of tax (7) PROCESS
18 Greatest presumed dead — loss catastrophic (7)
19 Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign (7)
20 Step 1 of golfer's pre-drive routine: getting a place to park! (6)
23 Indian deity mostly seen with small knives (5)
ACROSS
1 Pope's rattled by the French citizens (6) PEOPLE ??????
4 Current regent reportedly causes destruction (6)
9 Concern observed in chairmen intermittently (4)CARE
10 Contras in resistance finally foiled, end up in cells (10)
11 Looked back at a short piece of Japanese plant (6)
12 Commercial income misused to gain control of company (8)ECONOMIC
13 Most extraordinary spectrum observed in Stone Street (9) STRANGEST
15 Except for bondsman, labour's not to be found (4)
16 To express contempt like a monkey off its face (4)
17 Academician revisits extraordinary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge (9)
21 Dome area surrounding temple (8)FOREHEAD
22 Sticker covering two-thirds of back side (6)
24 Carts flung into turbid Seine by opposition forces (10) RESISTANCE
25 Moon, stars endlessly radiating source of rays in a very small amount (4)
26 “Small swan”, said small seal (6) SIGNET
27 With rigorous effort primarily, turned knowledgeable (6)
DOWN
1 Provincial farmer's game bird ripping off hen's head (7) PEASANT
2 Clare pompously turns up and displays drama (5) OPERA
3 In need of sleep, for starters, for relaxing (7)
5 Motive for treachery not apparent in the end (6)
6 Every component in rhythm, for instance, is harmonious (9)
7 It might be a fault in court (7)
8 Grasping a French position, eclipsing the German (13) UNDERSTANDING
14 Saying no, for example, might require inner swag (9)ANSWERING
16 Writ in favour of tax (7) PROCESS
18 Greatest presumed dead — loss catastrophic (7)
19 Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign (7)
20 Step 1 of golfer's pre-drive routine: getting a place to park! (6)
23 Indian deity mostly seen with small knives (5)
ACROSS
1 Pope's rattled by the French citizens (6) PEOPLE ??????
4 Current regent reportedly causes destruction (6)
9 Concern observed in chairmen intermittently (4)CARE
10 Contras in resistance finally foiled, end up in cells (10) CONTAINERS
11 Looked back at a short piece of Japanese plant (6)
12 Commercial income misused to gain control of company (8)ECONOMIC
13 Most extraordinary spectrum observed in Stone Street (9) STRANGEST
15 Except for bondsman, labour's not to be found (4)
16 To express contempt like a monkey off its face (4)
17 Academician revisits extraordinary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge (9) VARSITIES
21 Dome area surrounding temple (8)FOREHEAD
22 Sticker covering two-thirds of back side (6)
24 Carts flung into turbid Seine by opposition forces (10) RESISTANCE
25 Moon, stars endlessly radiating source of rays in a very small amount (4)
26 “Small swan”, said small seal (6) SIGNET
27 With rigorous effort primarily, turned knowledgeable (6)
DOWN
1 Provincial farmer's game bird ripping off hen's head (7) PEASANT
2 Clare pompously turns up and displays drama (5) OPERA
3 In need of sleep, for starters, for relaxing (7) LACKING
5 Motive for treachery not apparent in the end (6)
6 Every component in rhythm, for instance, is harmonious (9)
7 It might be a fault in court (7)
8 Grasping a French position, eclipsing the German (13) UNDERSTANDING
14 Saying no, for example, might require inner swag (9)ANSWERING
16 Writ in favour of tax (7) PROCESS
18 Greatest presumed dead — loss catastrophic (7)
19 Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign (7)
20 Step 1 of golfer's pre-drive routine: getting a place to park! (6)
23 Indian deity mostly seen with small knives (5) SHIVS
ACROSS
1 Pope's rattled by the French citizens (6) PEOPLE
4 Current regent reportedly causes destruction (6)WRECKS
9 Concern observed in chairmen intermittently (4)CARE
10 Contras in resistance finally foiled, end up in cells (10) CONTAINERS
11 Looked back at a short piece of Japanese plant (6)WASABI
12 Commercial income misused to gain control of company (8)ECONOMIC
13 Most extraordinary spectrum observed in Stone Street (9) STRANGEST
15 Except for bondsman, labour's not to be found (4)SAVE
16 To express contempt like a monkey off its face (4)PISH
17 Academician revisits extraordinary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge (9) VARSITIES
21 Dome area surrounding temple (8)FOREHEAD
22 Sticker covering two-thirds of back side (6)POSTER
24 Carts flung into turbid Seine by opposition forces (10) RESISTANCE
25 Moon, stars endlessly radiating source of rays in a very small amount (4)IOTA
26 “Small swan”, said small seal (6) SIGNET
27 With rigorous effort primarily, turned knowledgeable (6)VERSED
DOWN
1 Provincial farmer's game bird ripping off hen's head (7) PEASANT
2 Clare pompously turns up and displays drama (5) OPERA
3 In need of sleep, for starters, for relaxing (7) LACKING
5 Motive for treachery not apparent in the end (6)REASON
6 Every component in rhythm, for instance, is harmonious (9)CONSONANT
7 It might be a fault in court (7)SERVICE
8 Grasping a French position, eclipsing the German (13) UNDERSTANDING
14 Saying no, for example, might require inner swag (9)ANSWERING
16 Writ in favour of tax (7) PROCESS
18 Greatest presumed dead — loss catastrophic (7)SUPREME
19 Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign (7)EVERTED
20 Step 1 of golfer's pre-drive routine: getting a place to park! (6)SETTEE
23 Indian deity mostly seen with small knives (5) SHIVS
:clap::clap::clap: A little tough!
Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6)
4 Gemstones in suit (8)
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5)
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7)
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6)
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6)
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7)
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6)
23 Gather in place to dine (5)
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8)
26 Plans to include large models (6)
Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5)
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9)
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7)
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7)
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle6452446.ece
Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6)
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5)
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7)
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6)
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6)
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7)
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8)
26 Plans to include large models (6)
Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5)
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7)
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)
Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6)
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5)
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7)
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6)
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6)
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7)
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)PASTORALE
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8)
26 Plans to include large models (6)
Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)POPINJAY
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5)
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)ODYSSEUS
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7) DEADPAN
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)
Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6) PASTRY
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5) DISCO
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7)
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6) ENOUGH
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6)
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7) WETLAND
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)PASTORALE
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8)
26 Plans to include large models (6)
Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)POPINJAY
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5)
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)ODYSSEUS
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7) DEADPAN
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)
Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6) PASTRY
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5) DISCO
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7)
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6) ENOUGH
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6)
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7) WETLAND
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)PLEAT
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)PASTORALE
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8)
26 Plans to include large models (6)IDEALS
Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)POPINJAY
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5)
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)ITEMISE
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)ODYSSEUS
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7) DEADPAN
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)CAMPUS
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)
Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6) PASTRY
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5) DISCO
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7) ANDANTE
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6) ENOUGH
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6) ARNOLD
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7) WETLAND
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)PLEAT
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)PASTORALE
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8) SERGEANT
26 Plans to include large models (6)IDEALS
Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)POPINJAY
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5) SPLIT
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)ITEMISE
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)ODYSSEUS
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7) DEADPAN
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)CAMPUS
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)
Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6) PASTRY
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5) DISCO
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7) ANDANTE
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6) ENOUGH
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6) ARNOLD
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7) WETLAND
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)PLEAT
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)PASTORALE
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8) SERGEANT
26 Plans to include large models (6)IDEALS
Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)POPINJAY
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5) SPLIT
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)ITEMISE
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)SHOWER
9 Free one individual (6)SINGLE
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)ODYSSEUS
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7) DEADPAN
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)WIDEST
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)CAMPUS
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)OMAHA
:clap::clap::clap: Good!
Across
1 Twisted laps, one racer initially negotiated (6)
4 Old letter, lacking in detail (8)
10 Rebel to damage a road (9) BREAKAWAY
11 Mathematician to exchange diamonds with rookie psychologist (5)
12 Absolute sum (5)
13 Engineer certain to take a northern state to reach a high standard (7,2) MEASURE UP
14 Old lady gives up knight for a royal storehouse (7)
16 Penned without memorisation (4)
19 Infection in a filthy place, essentially dangerous (4)
21 General drawback in the direction of the wind (7)
24 Misses tip about cynic (9)
25 Stroll to bet, lose a grand (5)
26 Lawyers sent back bishop with one priest (5)
27 Free at last, editor becomes unrestricted (4-5) OPEN-ENDED
28 One serene saint plagued by a disturbing feeling (8)
29 Smart, distinguished engineer leaves carriage (6)
Down
1 A software program employed by learned man to cause destruction (8)
2 Nitrogen, perhaps damaged granites (5,3)
3 Everything about key electron missing in alkane without a hydrogen atom (5)
5 Summer month carnival in a part of London (7)
6 Regulation about alien figurine (9)
7 University to follow current fabrication instead (2,4)
8 Regret going back to work at Eastern continent (6)
9 Muddy politician in control (6)
15 Wearing down a primarily tough criminal lacking remorse (9) ATTRITION
17 Cutting remark made by party spokesperson at first in a Caribbean state (8)
18 Post-script, a theologian mostly completes with hesitation (8)
20 Newsmen represent Dorset institution (7)
21 Dump a bunch of kittens (6)
22 Scattered reserve housing society (6)
23 Alviso barometer revealing line with uniform pressure (6)
25 Near a demolished stadium (5)
Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5063141.ece
Across
1 Twisted laps, one racer initially negotiated (6)
4 Old letter, lacking in detail (8)
10 Rebel to damage a road (9) BREAKAWAY
11 Mathematician to exchange diamonds with rookie psychologist (5)
12 Absolute sum (5)
13 Engineer certain to take a northern state to reach a high standard (7,2) MEASURE UP
14 Old lady gives up knight for a royal storehouse (7) GRANARY
16 Penned without memorisation (4)
19 Infection in a filthy place, essentially dangerous (4)
21 General drawback in the direction of the wind (7)
24 Misses tip about cynic (9)
25 Stroll to bet, lose a grand (5)
26 Lawyers sent back bishop with one priest (5)
27 Free at last, editor becomes unrestricted (4-5) OPEN-ENDED
28 One serene saint plagued by a disturbing feeling (8)
29 Smart, distinguished engineer leaves carriage (6)
Down
1 A software program employed by learned man to cause destruction (8) SABOTAGE
2 Nitrogen, perhaps damaged granites (5,3)
3 Everything about key electron missing in alkane without a hydrogen atom (5)
5 Summer month carnival in a part of London (7) MAYFAIR
6 Regulation about alien figurine (9)STATUETTE
7 University to follow current fabrication instead (2,4)
8 Regret going back to work at Eastern continent (6)
9 Muddy politician in control (6)
15 Wearing down a primarily tough criminal lacking remorse (9) ATTRITION
17 Cutting remark made by party spokesperson at first in a Caribbean state (8)
18 Post-script, a theologian mostly completes with hesitation (8)
20 Newsmen represent Dorset institution (7)
21 Dump a bunch of kittens (6)
22 Scattered reserve housing society (6)
23 Alviso barometer revealing line with uniform pressure (6)
25 Near a demolished stadium (5)
Across
1 Twisted laps, one racer initially negotiated (6)
4 Old letter, lacking in detail (8)
10 Rebel to damage a road (9) BREAKAWAY
11 Mathematician to exchange diamonds with rookie psychologist (5)
12 Absolute sum (5)
13 Engineer certain to take a northern state to reach a high standard (7,2) MEASURE UP
14 Old lady gives up knight for a royal storehouse (7) GRANARY
16 Penned without memorisation (4)
19 Infection in a filthy place, essentially dangerous (4)
21 General drawback in the direction of the wind (7)
24 Misses tip about cynic (9)
25 Stroll to bet, lose a grand (5)
26 Lawyers sent back bishop with one priest (5)
27 Free at last, editor becomes unrestricted (4-5) OPEN-ENDED
28 One serene saint plagued by a disturbing feeling (8)
29 Smart, distinguished engineer leaves carriage (6)
Down
1 A software program employed by learned man to cause destruction (8) SABOTAGE
2 Nitrogen, perhaps damaged granites (5,3)
3 Everything about key electron missing in alkane without a hydrogen atom (5)
5 Summer month carnival in a part of London (7) MAYFAIR
6 Regulation about alien figurine (9)STATUETTE
7 University to follow current fabrication instead (2,4)
8 Regret going back to work at Eastern continent (6)
9 Muddy politician in control (6)
15 Wearing down a primarily tough criminal lacking remorse (9) ATTRITION
17 Cutting remark made by party spokesperson at first in a Caribbean state (8)
18 Post-script, a theologian mostly completes with hesitation (8)
20 Newsmen represent Dorset institution (7)
21 Dump a bunch of kittens (6)LITTER
22 Scattered reserve housing society (6)SPARSE
23 Alviso barometer revealing line with uniform pressure (6)ISOBAR
25 Near a demolished stadium (5)ARENA
Across
1 Twisted laps, one racer initially negotiated (6) SPIRAL
4 Old letter, lacking in detail (8)
10 Rebel to damage a road (9) BREAKAWAY
11 Mathematician to exchange diamonds with rookie psychologist (5)
12 Absolute sum (5)
13 Engineer certain to take a northern state to reach a high standard (7,2) MEASURE UP
14 Old lady gives up knight for a royal storehouse (7) GRANARY
16 Penned without memorisation (4)
19 Infection in a filthy place, essentially dangerous (4)
21 General drawback in the direction of the wind (7)
24 Misses tip about cynic (9) PESSIMIST
25 Stroll to bet, lose a grand (5)
26 Lawyers sent back bishop with one priest (5)
27 Free at last, editor becomes unrestricted (4-5) OPEN-ENDED
28 One serene saint plagued by a disturbing feeling (8)
29 Smart, distinguished engineer leaves carriage (6)
Down
1 A software program employed by learned man to cause destruction (8) SABOTAGE
2 Nitrogen, perhaps damaged granites (5,3) INERT GAS
3 Everything about key electron missing in alkane without a hydrogen atom (5)
5 Summer month carnival in a part of London (7) MAYFAIR
6 Regulation about alien figurine (9)STATUETTE
7 University to follow current fabrication instead (2,4)
8 Regret going back to work at Eastern continent (6)
9 Muddy politician in control (6)
15 Wearing down a primarily tough criminal lacking remorse (9) ATTRITION
17 Cutting remark made by party spokesperson at first in a Caribbean state (8)
18 Post-script, a theologian mostly completes with hesitation (8)
20 Newsmen represent Dorset institution (7) EDITOR
21 Dump a bunch of kittens (6) LITTER
22 Scattered reserve housing society (6) SPARSE
23 Alviso barometer revealing line with uniform pressure (6) ISOBAR
25 Near a demolished stadium (5) ARENA
Across
1 Twisted laps, one racer initially negotiated (6) SPIRAL
4 Old letter, lacking in detail (8)OMISSIVE
10 Rebel to damage a road (9) BREAKAWAY
11 Mathematician to exchange diamonds with rookie psychologist (5)ADLER
12 Absolute sum (5)TOTAL
13 Engineer certain to take a northern state to reach a high standard (7,2) MEASURE UP
14 Old lady gives up knight for a royal storehouse (7) GRANARY
16 Penned without memorisation (4)ROTE
19 Infection in a filthy place, essentially dangerous (4)STYE
21 General drawback in the direction of the wind (7)LEEWARD
24 Misses tip about cynic (9) PESSIMIST
25 Stroll to bet, lose a grand (5)AMBLE
26 Lawyers sent back bishop with one priest (5)RABBI
27 Free at last, editor becomes unrestricted (4-5) OPEN-ENDED
28 One serene saint plagued by a disturbing feeling (8)EERINESS
29 Smart, distinguished engineer leaves carriage (6)HANSOM
Down
1 A software program employed by learned man to cause destruction (8) SABOTAGE
2 Nitrogen, perhaps damaged granites (5,3) INERT GAS
3 Everything about key electron missing in alkane without a hydrogen atom (5)ALKYL
5 Summer month carnival in a part of London (7) MAYFAIR
6 Regulation about alien figurine (9)STATUETTE
7 University to follow current fabrication instead (2,4)IN LIEU
8 Regret going back to work at Eastern continent (6)EUROPE
9 Muddy politician in control (6)SWAMPY
15 Wearing down a primarily tough criminal lacking remorse (9) ATTRITION
17 Cutting remark made by party spokesperson at first in a Caribbean state (8)BARBADOS
18 Post-script, a theologian mostly completes with hesitation (8)ADDENDUM
20 Newsmen represent Dorset institution (7) EDITOR
21 Dump a bunch of kittens (6) LITTER
22 Scattered reserve housing society (6) SPARSE
23 Alviso barometer revealing line with uniform pressure (6) ISOBAR
25 Near a demolished stadium (5) ARENA
:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!
Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7)
7 Receive order (7)
9 Belittle a foundation (5)
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4)
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6)
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6)
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9)
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5)
26 Birds flying to caves (7)
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7)
Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8)
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4)
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6)
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6)
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)
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Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)
9 Belittle a foundation (5)
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4)
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6)
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9)
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5)
26 Birds flying to caves (7)
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7)
Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8)
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4)
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)
Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)
9 Belittle a foundation (5)
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)INDIAN INK
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4)
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6)
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9)
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5)
26 Birds flying to caves (7)
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7)
Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)TYPICALLY
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8)
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)EPICENTRE
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4) CHOC-ICES
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)
Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)
9 Belittle a foundation (5)
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)INDIAN INK
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4)
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6)
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9) NUTRITION
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5) NANNA
26 Birds flying to caves (7) AVOCETS
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7) RISOTTO
Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)TYPICALLY
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8)
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)EPICENTRE
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4) CHOC-ICES
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)
Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)COMMAND
9 Belittle a foundation (5)
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)INDIAN INK
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4)
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6)
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)CAVALRY
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9) NUTRITION
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5) NANNA
26 Birds flying to caves (7) AVOCETS
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7) RISOTTO
Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)PLEA
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)TYPICALLY
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8)
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)DAKOTA
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)EPICENTRE
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4) CHOC-ICES
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)
Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)COMMAND
9 Belittle a foundation (5) ABASE
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)INDIAN INK
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4) PRO RATA
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6) BUDGET
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)CAVALRY
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9) NUTRITION
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5) NANNA
26 Birds flying to caves (7) AVOCETS
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7) RISOTTO
Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)PLEA
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)TYPICALLY
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8) IMMATURE
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)DAKOTA
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)EPICENTRE
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4) CHOC-ICES
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)
Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)COMMAND
9 Belittle a foundation (5) ABASE
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)INDIAN INK
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4) PRO RATA
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6) BUDGET
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)APOCALYPSE NOW
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)CAVALRY
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9) NUTRITION
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5) NANNA
26 Birds flying to caves (7) AVOCETS
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7) RISOTTO
Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)PLEA
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)OEDEMA
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)TYPICALLY
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8) IMMATURE
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)WADING POOL
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)GRAPPA
7 Abandon children, say (4)CEDE
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)DAKOTA
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)OPPOSITION
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)EPICENTRE
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4) CHOC-ICES
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)RWANDA
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)TIPS
25 Sign a letter (4)NOTE
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
Across
1 Secret believer loses naivety initially (6)
4 A team's digressions (6)
9 Slain American journalist beheaded by nobleman? (4)
10 Displayed ground cereal grains sourced in outhouse (10)
11 Governors capture, surround a woman leader (6)
12 Built spy to aid Orwellian 1984-like setting (8)
13 Spider hit, smashed lab equipment (5,4)
15 Strike the head of one to get fire (5)
16 Thin and weak West Indian secret agent (5)
18 Privacy of counsel is questionable (9)
22 Praised the corrupted? Perhaps not! (8)
23 Queen comes back to team lodge (6)
25 Suitability of Chief doctor for initial reaping of knowledge (10)
26 To run slowly back is a civil wrong? (4)
27 He initially tried to vary, waver (6)
28 Receptacle loses first hinge, goes wide (6)
Down
1 It's a farce to burn a deed partly (7)
2 House that rogue is not in (5)
3 Said no to combine sheltered by communist (7)
5 Pressure on top of steel lock (6)
6 Number of noblemen beginning to go for rebates (9)
7 Places I resolved to be significant (7)
8 Criminal coming down, patronizing (13)
14 Disgusting outcast returning from fasting period (9)
17 Unquestionably accepted the unknown, catalogued it (7)
19 Donation given to a massive ship (7)
20 Neat hospital attendant (7)
21 Wise man teeming with controversy (6)
24 Celebrity without one musical instrument (5)
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