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

Across
1 Colour of mythical creature’s skin fades at last (6)
4 Drunk mob finally to divide into groups inside (6)
9 Team breaks up, dies (4)
10 Leader among leaders (10)
11 The French sat back with support (6)
12 Interpretation of six geese flying? (8)
13 Grading Industrial Engineers as described by HR are key to the auditor (9)
15 Dry water body reportedly has little rubbish (4)
16 Ready pope regarding containment (4)
17 Influenced fake media nearly using newspapers (9)
21 How is wine made from walnuts? It’s not easy (8)
22 Hostile African country beside borders of Gabon (6)
24 Characters ‘CDEFGHIJKL’ Jack erased for Tesla on a runway (6,4)
25 Standard label (4)
26 Insecurity in Jordan, Germany (6)
27 Lively oriental ghost killed Indian leader (6)

Down
1 Craft finally leaving during dawn without a Frenchman (7)
2 Are the cells used in this game grey? (5)
3 Without ecstasy, doctor House rose to get healing tool (7)
5 Awkward bits and pieces (6)
6 Boring set 11 played (9)
7 Then, at 12:00 AM maybe… (3,4)
8 … tease and pull a little trick on male cartoon character (4,3,6)
14 American president left America and travelled back inside with instrument (4,5)
16 Crisis daughter contained (7)
18 Pictures that were flops on the first attempt? (7)
19 Shoot broken fragments missing some now and then (7)
20 It can cause instant freezing among kids (6)
23 Flier displaying criminal (5)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5616309.ece

Across
1 Colour of mythical creature’s skin fades at last (6)
4 Drunk mob finally to divide into groups inside (6)
9 Team breaks up, dies (4)SIDE
10 Leader among leaders (10)
11 The French sat back with support (6)
12 Interpretation of six geese flying? (8)
13 Grading Industrial Engineers as described by HR are key to the auditor (9)
15 Dry water body reportedly has little rubbish (4)
16 Ready pope regarding containment (4)
17 Influenced fake media nearly using newspapers (9)IMPRESSED
21 How is wine made from walnuts? It’s not easy (8)
22 Hostile African country beside borders of Gabon (6)
24 Characters ‘CDEFGHIJKL’ Jack erased for Tesla on a runway (6,4)
25 Standard label (4)FLAG
26 Insecurity in Jordan, Germany (6)DANGER
27 Lively oriental ghost killed Indian leader (6)

Down
1 Craft finally leaving during dawn without a Frenchman (7)
2 Are the cells used in this game grey? (5)
3 Without ecstasy, doctor House rose to get healing tool (7)
5 Awkward bits and pieces (6)
6 Boring set 11 played (9)
7 Then, at 12:00 AM maybe… (3,4)
8 … tease and pull a little trick on male cartoon character (4,3,6)
14 American president left America and travelled back inside with instrument (4,5)
16 Crisis daughter contained (7)
18 Pictures that were flops on the first attempt? (7)
19 Shoot broken fragments missing some now and then (7)
20 It can cause instant freezing among kids (6)
23 Flier displaying criminal (5)LIFER

Across
1 Colour of mythical creature’s skin fades at last (6)
4 Drunk mob finally to divide into groups inside (6)
9 Team breaks up, dies (4)SIDE
10 Leader among leaders (10)
11 The French sat back with support (6)
12 Interpretation of six geese flying? (8) EXEGESIS
13 Grading Industrial Engineers as described by HR are key to the auditor (9)
15 Dry water body reportedly has little rubbish (4)
16 Ready pope regarding containment (4)
17 Influenced fake media nearly using newspapers (9)IMPRESSED
21 How is wine made from walnuts? It’s not easy (8)
22 Hostile African country beside borders of Gabon (6) MALIGN
24 Characters ‘CDEFGHIJKL’ Jack erased for Tesla on a runway (6,4)
25 Standard label (4)FLAG
26 Insecurity in Jordan, Germany (6)DANGER
27 Lively oriental ghost killed Indian leader (6) ESPRIT

Down
1 Craft finally leaving during dawn without a Frenchman (7) ORIGAMI
2 Are the cells used in this game grey? (5) CHESS
3 Without ecstasy, doctor House rose to get healing tool (7)
5 Awkward bits and pieces (6)
6 Boring set 11 played (9)
7 Then, at 12:00 AM maybe… (3,4)
8 … tease and pull a little trick on male cartoon character (4,3,6)
14 American president left America and travelled back inside with instrument (4,5)
16 Crisis daughter contained (7)
18 Pictures that were flops on the first attempt? (7)
19 Shoot broken fragments missing some now and then (7)
20 It can cause instant freezing among kids (6)
23 Flier displaying criminal (5)LIFER

Across
1 Colour of mythical creature’s skin fades at last (6) ORCHID
4 Drunk mob finally to divide into groups inside (6) BLOTTO
9 Team breaks up, dies (4)SIDE
10 Leader among leaders (10) HEADMASTER
11 The French sat back with support (6) TASSEL
12 Interpretation of six geese flying? (8) EXEGESIS
13 Grading Industrial Engineers as described by HR are key to the auditor (9) HIERARCHY
15 Dry water body reportedly has little rubbish (4)
16 Ready pope regarding containment (4)
17 Influenced fake media nearly using newspapers (9)IMPRESSED
21 How is wine made from walnuts? It’s not easy (8)
22 Hostile African country beside borders of Gabon (6) MALIGN
24 Characters ‘CDEFGHIJKL’ Jack erased for Tesla on a runway (6,4)
25 Standard label (4)FLAG
26 Insecurity in Jordan, Germany (6)DANGER
27 Lively oriental ghost killed Indian leader (6) ESPRIT

Down
1 Craft finally leaving during dawn without a Frenchman (7) ORIGAMI
2 Are the cells used in this game grey? (5) CHESS
3 Without ecstasy, doctor House rose to get healing tool (7)
5 Awkward bits and pieces (6)
6 Boring set 11 played (9)
7 Then, at 12:00 AM maybe… (3,4)
8 … tease and pull a little trick on male cartoon character (4,3,6)
14 American president left America and travelled back inside with instrument (4,5)
16 Crisis daughter contained (7)
18 Pictures that were flops on the first attempt? (7)
19 Shoot broken fragments missing some now and then (7)
20 It can cause instant freezing among kids (6)
23 Flier displaying criminal (5)LIFER

Across
1 Colour of mythical creature’s skin fades at last (6) ORCHID
4 Drunk mob finally to divide into groups inside (6) BLOTTO
9 Team breaks up, dies (4)SIDE
10 Leader among leaders (10) HEADMASTER
11 The French sat back with support (6) TASSEL
12 Interpretation of six geese flying? (8) EXEGESIS
13 Grading Industrial Engineers as described by HR are key to the auditor (9) HIERARCHY
15 Dry water body reportedly has little rubbish (4)SERE
16 Ready pope regarding containment (4)PREP
17 Influenced fake media nearly using newspapers (9)IMPRESSED
21 How is wine made from walnuts? It’s not easy (8)ACROSTIC
22 Hostile African country beside borders of Gabon (6) MALIGN
24 Characters ‘CDEFGHIJKL’ Jack erased for Tesla on a runway (6,4)FLIGHT DECK
25 Standard label (4)FLAG
26 Insecurity in Jordan, Germany (6)DANGER
27 Lively oriental ghost killed Indian leader (6) ESPRIT

Down
1 Craft finally leaving during dawn without a Frenchman (7) ORIGAMI
2 Are the cells used in this game grey? (5) CHESS
3 Without ecstasy, doctor House rose to get healing tool (7)INHALER
5 Awkward bits and pieces (6)LUMBER
6 Boring set 11 played (9)TASTELESS
7 Then, at 12:00 AM maybe… (3,4)ONE TIME
8 … tease and pull a little trick on male cartoon character (4,3,6)TAKE THE MICKEY
14 American president left America and travelled back inside with instrument (4,5)REED ORGAN
16 Crisis daughter contained (7)PICKLED
18 Pictures that were flops on the first attempt? (7)REMAKES
19 Shoot broken fragments missing some now and then (7)ENGRAFT
20 It can cause instant freezing among kids (6)STATUE
23 Flier displaying criminal (5)LIFER

:clap::clap::clap: A unanimously declared toughie!:noteeth:

Across
1 Chauvinist sets about taking a side (6)
4 Eager for painkiller before start of game (8)
10 Summon phoney friends with love but forget Spinner (4,3)
11 Play involving singing and dancing is calm, with a bit of uptempo (7)
12 Freak sailor meets average criminal (8)
13 After triumph, Germany sidelined footballer? (6)
15 One billionth newborn a national obsession, primarily (4)
17 A novel pastry with a touch of cream and ice mostly from polar region (9)
20 Cook pesto stew at a confectionery store, maybe? (5,4)
21 Fastener or fast runner? (4)
24 Raiganj, a guaranteed sanctuary for cat variety (6)
25 Spinner’s against Spinner for the time being (8)
28 Church vocal performance ending with hymn sung by congregation (7)
29 Chapter is, in a nutshell, covered by electronics engineer (7)
30 A rainbow could be one, being a band of seven (8)
31 Ambassador car primarily running with second alternate fuel (6)
Down
1 Experiences of American entering soil with slim capital (8)
2 Ten’s Neon. In order, what’s 54? (5)
3 Fashionista’s tips to wear ethnic dress on trip (6)
5 Brand of wrestling primarily showcasing uncontrolled male obesity? (4)
6 Character of Tintin’s revolving around curiosity, primarily (8)
7 Love comes after noticing model in plain clothes (9)
8 Abundant bloodshed surrounds gangster (6)
9 Celebrity earns, gets corrupt (9)
14 Labourer, with broken remote, reads pressure (9)
16 Internet forum where grownups assembled to drink ethanol, primarily (9)
18 To drive a 5, it’s 18 (5,3)
19 Ghostly alien male’s existent (8)
22 Discharges electron stream around primary circuit side (6)
23 Current avatar of god in shade of blue (6)
26 Antique centre sold broken statues (5)
27 Amazes trainers with enthusiasm (4)

Grid at http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eocesXNgQb...ion%2Bgrid.jpg

Across
1 Chauvinist sets about taking a side (6)
4 Eager for painkiller before start of game (8) ASPIRING
10 Summon phoney friends with love but forget Spinner (4,3)
11 Play involving singing and dancing is calm, with a bit of uptempo (7)
12 Freak sailor meets average criminal (8)
13 After triumph, Germany sidelined footballer? (6)
15 One billionth newborn a national obsession, primarily (4)
17 A novel pastry with a touch of cream and ice mostly from polar region (9)
20 Cook pesto stew at a confectionery store, maybe? (5,4)
21 Fastener or fast runner? (4)
24 Raiganj, a guaranteed sanctuary for cat variety (6) JAGUAR
25 Spinner’s against Spinner for the time being (8)
28 Church vocal performance ending with hymn sung by congregation (7)
29 Chapter is, in a nutshell, covered by electronics engineer (7)
30 A rainbow could be one, being a band of seven (8)
31 Ambassador car primarily running with second alternate fuel (6)
Down
1 Experiences of American entering soil with slim capital (8)
2 Ten’s Neon. In order, what’s 54? (5) XENON
3 Fashionista’s tips to wear ethnic dress on trip (6)
5 Brand of wrestling primarily showcasing uncontrolled male obesity? (4) SUMO
6 Character of Tintin’s revolving around curiosity, primarily (8)
7 Love comes after noticing model in plain clothes (9)
8 Abundant bloodshed surrounds gangster (6)
9 Celebrity earns, gets corrupt (9)
14 Labourer, with broken remote, reads pressure (9) BAROMETER
16 Internet forum where grownups assembled to drink ethanol, primarily (9)
18 To drive a 5, it’s 18 (5,3)
19 Ghostly alien male’s existent (8)
22 Discharges electron stream around primary circuit side (6)
23 Current avatar of god in shade of blue (6)
26 Antique centre sold broken statues (5)
27 Amazes trainers with enthusiasm (4)

Across
1 Chauvinist sets about taking a side (6)
4 Eager for painkiller before start of game (8) ASPIRING
10 Summon phoney friends with love but forget Spinner (4,3)
11 Play involving singing and dancing is calm, with a bit of uptempo (7)
12 Freak sailor meets average criminal (8)
13 After triumph, Germany sidelined footballer? (6)
15 One billionth newborn a national obsession, primarily (4) NANO
17 A novel pastry with a touch of cream and ice mostly from polar region (9) ANTARCTIC
20 Cook pesto stew at a confectionery store, maybe? (5,4) SWEET SPOT
21 Fastener or fast runner? (4) BOLT
24 Raiganj, a guaranteed sanctuary for cat variety (6) JAGUAR
25 Spinner’s against Spinner for the time being (8) MEANTIME
28 Church vocal performance ending with hymn sung by congregation (7)
29 Chapter is, in a nutshell, covered by electronics engineer (7)
30 A rainbow could be one, being a band of seven (8)
31 Ambassador car primarily running with second alternate fuel (6)

Down
1 Experiences of American entering soil with slim capital (8)
2 Ten’s Neon. In order, what’s 54? (5) XENON
3 Fashionista’s tips to wear ethnic dress on trip (6)
5 Brand of wrestling primarily showcasing uncontrolled male obesity? (4) SUMO
6 Character of Tintin’s revolving around curiosity, primarily (8)
7 Love comes after noticing model in plain clothes (9)
8 Abundant bloodshed surrounds gangster (6)
9 Celebrity earns, gets corrupt (9)
14 Labourer, with broken remote, reads pressure (9) BAROMETER
16 Internet forum where grownups assembled to drink ethanol, primarily (9)
18 To drive a 5, it’s 18 (5,3)
19 Ghostly alien male’s existent (8)
22 Discharges electron stream around primary circuit side (6)
23 Current avatar of god in shade of blue (6)
26 Antique centre sold broken statues (5)
27 Amazes trainers with enthusiasm (4)

Across
1 Chauvinist sets about taking a side (6)
4 Eager for painkiller before start of game (8) ASPIRING
10 Summon phoney friends with love but forget Spinner (4,3)
11 Play involving singing and dancing is calm, with a bit of uptempo (7)
12 Freak sailor meets average criminal (8)
13 After triumph, Germany sidelined footballer? (6)
15 One billionth newborn a national obsession, primarily (4) NANO
17 A novel pastry with a touch of cream and ice mostly from polar region (9) ANTARCTIC
20 Cook pesto stew at a confectionery store, maybe? (5,4) SWEET SPOT
21 Fastener or fast runner? (4) BOLT
24 Raiganj, a guaranteed sanctuary for cat variety (6) JAGUAR
25 Spinner’s against Spinner for the time being (8) MEANTIME
28 Church vocal performance ending with hymn sung by congregation (7)
29 Chapter is, in a nutshell, covered by electronics engineer (7)
30 A rainbow could be one, being a band of seven (8)
31 Ambassador car primarily running with second alternate fuel (6)

Down
1 Experiences of American entering soil with slim capital (8)
2 Ten’s Neon. In order, what’s 54? (5) XENON
3 Fashionista’s tips to wear ethnic dress on trip (6) SAFARI
5 Brand of wrestling primarily showcasing uncontrolled male obesity? (4) SUMO
6 Character of Tintin’s revolving around curiosity, primarily (8)INSTINCT
7 Love comes after noticing model in plain clothes (9)
8 Abundant bloodshed surrounds gangster (6)GALORE
9 Celebrity earns, gets corrupt (9)
14 Labourer, with broken remote, reads pressure (9) BAROMETER
16 Internet forum where grownups assembled to drink ethanol, primarily (9)
18 To drive a 5, it’s 18 (5,3)LEGAL AGE
19 Ghostly alien male’s existent (8) ETHEREAL
22 Discharges electron stream around primary circuit side (6)
23 Current avatar of god in shade of blue (6)
26 Antique centre sold broken statues (5)
27 Amazes trainers with enthusiasm (4)

Across
1 Chauvinist sets about taking a side (6)
4 Eager for painkiller before start of game (8) ASPIRING
10 Summon phoney friends with love but forget Spinner (4,3)
11 Play involving singing and dancing is calm, with a bit of uptempo (7)MUSICAL
12 Freak sailor meets average criminal (8)ABNORMAL
13 After triumph, Germany sidelined footballer? (6)
15 One billionth newborn a national obsession, primarily (4) NANO
17 A novel pastry with a touch of cream and ice mostly from polar region (9) ANTARCTIC
20 Cook pesto stew at a confectionery store, maybe? (5,4) SWEET SPOT
21 Fastener or fast runner? (4) BOLT
24 Raiganj, a guaranteed sanctuary for cat variety (6) JAGUAR
25 Spinner’s against Spinner for the time being (8) MEANTIME
28 Church vocal performance ending with hymn sung by congregation (7)CHORALE
29 Chapter is, in a nutshell, covered by electronics engineer (7)
30 A rainbow could be one, being a band of seven (8)
31 Ambassador car primarily running with second alternate fuel (6)

Down
1 Experiences of American entering soil with slim capital (8)
2 Ten’s Neon. In order, what’s 54? (5) XENON
3 Fashionista’s tips to wear ethnic dress on trip (6) SAFARI
5 Brand of wrestling primarily showcasing uncontrolled male obesity? (4) SUMO
6 Character of Tintin’s revolving around curiosity, primarily (8)INSTINCT
7 Love comes after noticing model in plain clothes (9)
8 Abundant bloodshed surrounds gangster (6)GALORE
9 Celebrity earns, gets corrupt (9)
14 Labourer, with broken remote, reads pressure (9) BAROMETER
16 Internet forum where grownups assembled to drink ethanol, primarily (9)
18 To drive a 5, it’s 18 (5,3)LEGAL AGE
19 Ghostly alien male’s existent (8) ETHEREAL
22 Discharges electron stream around primary circuit side (6)EJECTS
23 Current avatar of god in shade of blue (6)
26 Antique centre sold broken statues (5)IDOLS
27 Amazes trainers with enthusiasm (4)

Across
1 Chauvinist sets about taking a side (6) SEXIST
4 Eager for painkiller before start of game (8) ASPIRING
10 Summon phoney friends with love but forget Spinner (4,3)
11 Play involving singing and dancing is calm, with a bit of uptempo (7)MUSICAL
12 Freak sailor meets average criminal (8)ABNORMAL
13 After triumph, Germany sidelined footballer? (6)
15 One billionth newborn a national obsession, primarily (4) NANO
17 A novel pastry with a touch of cream and ice mostly from polar region (9) ANTARCTIC
20 Cook pesto stew at a confectionery store, maybe? (5,4) SWEET SPOT
21 Fastener or fast runner? (4) BOLT
24 Raiganj, a guaranteed sanctuary for cat variety (6) JAGUAR
25 Spinner’s against Spinner for the time being (8) MEANTIME
28 Church vocal performance ending with hymn sung by congregation (7)CHORALE
29 Chapter is, in a nutshell, covered by electronics engineer (7)
30 A rainbow could be one, being a band of seven (8)
31 Ambassador car primarily running with second alternate fuel (6) ]CONSUL

Down
1 Experiences of American entering soil with slim capital (8)
2 Ten’s Neon. In order, what’s 54? (5) XENON
3 Fashionista’s tips to wear ethnic dress on trip (6) SAFARI
5 Brand of wrestling primarily showcasing uncontrolled male obesity? (4) SUMO
6 Character of Tintin’s revolving around curiosity, primarily (8)INSTINCT
7 Love comes after noticing model in plain clothes (9)
8 Abundant bloodshed surrounds gangster (6)GALORE
9 Celebrity earns, gets corrupt (9)
14 Labourer, with broken remote, reads pressure (9) BAROMETER
16 Internet forum where grownups assembled to drink ethanol, primarily (9) NEWSGROUP
18 To drive a 5, it’s 18 (5,3)LEGAL AGE
19 Ghostly alien male’s existent (8) ETHEREAL
22 Discharges electron stream around primary circuit side (6)EJECTS
23 Current avatar of god in shade of blue (6) INDIGO
26 Antique centre sold broken statues (5)IDOLS
27 Amazes trainers with enthusiasm (4) ZEST

Across
1 Chauvinist sets about taking a side (6) SEXIST
4 Eager for painkiller before start of game (8) ASPIRING
10 Summon phoney friends with love but forget Spinner (4,3)SEND FOR
11 Play involving singing and dancing is calm, with a bit of uptempo (7)MUSICAL
12 Freak sailor meets average criminal (8)ABNORMAL
13 After triumph, Germany sidelined footballer? (6)WINGER
15 One billionth newborn a national obsession, primarily (4) NANO
17 A novel pastry with a touch of cream and ice mostly from polar region (9) ANTARCTIC
20 Cook pesto stew at a confectionery store, maybe? (5,4) SWEET SPOT
21 Fastener or fast runner? (4) BOLT
24 Raiganj, a guaranteed sanctuary for cat variety (6) JAGUAR
25 Spinner’s against Spinner for the time being (8) MEANTIME
28 Church vocal performance ending with hymn sung by congregation (7)CHORALE
29 Chapter is, in a nutshell, covered by electronics engineer (7)EPISODE
30 A rainbow could be one, being a band of seven (8)SEPTETTE
31 Ambassador car primarily running with second alternate fuel (6)CONSUL

Down
1 Experiences of American entering soil with slim capital (8)SUSTAINS
2 Ten’s Neon. In order, what’s 54? (5) XENON
3 Fashionista’s tips to wear ethnic dress on trip (6) SAFARI
5 Brand of wrestling primarily showcasing uncontrolled male obesity? (4) SUMO
6 Character of Tintin’s revolving around curiosity, primarily (8)INSTINCT
7 Love comes after noticing model in plain clothes (9)INCOGNITO
8 Abundant bloodshed surrounds gangster (6)GALORE
9 Celebrity earns, gets corrupt (9)GREATNESS
14 Labourer, with broken remote, reads pressure (9) MANOMETER
16 Internet forum where grownups assembled to drink ethanol, primarily (9) NEWSGROUP
18 To drive a 5, it’s 18 (5,3)LEGAL AGE
19 Ghostly alien male’s existent (8) ETHEREAL
22 Discharges electron stream around primary circuit side (6)EJECTS
23 Current avatar of god in shade of blue (6) INDIGO
26 Antique centre sold broken statues (5)IDOLS
27 Amazes trainers with enthusiasm (4) ZEST

:clap::clap::clap: A joyride, as Sandhya says, in Tata's cars! The setter has turned an ambassador to his employer!:-D

Across
1 Transfer certificate's fit in, many need hard covers (11)
9 Stress to get back son across the current (7)
10 It heats or tears apart (7)
11 Leave late one time (4)
12 Surprised to find doctor into wearing blue shades (10)
13 Shakes taste extraordinary on adding ginger in bits (8)
16 Gently touch bare girl inside (5)
17 It may be used for cooking Pesto Veggie sandwiches (5)
19 Damage outside ship is not easy to understand (8)
21 Cycles pick up next to the first route and second (10)
23 Digital camera captures a rare mineral (4)
26 Get back on vessel after an examination (7)
27 Idea of working at home's popular with the old (7)
28 Sent a short note to help dear get adjusted (11)
Down
1 Will I let out after a dose of torture? (5)
2 Twisting book’s introduction/conclusion (7)
3 … are rejected as offensive (4)
4 Roads, one for a plan (5)
5 For slow ones: 'supply' is 'to store' (9)
6 Publisher's son to retain novel (9)
7 Scratched out chit; ultimately some note (6)
8 Game link (6)
14 Present tense describes men getting medical attention (9)
15 Bill takes a left moving across (9)
17 Field a ball perhaps (6)
18 Mineral’s concealing a good colour (6)
20 Language to stretch his jargon (7)
22 Leather item I stripped for love (5)
24 Break dance hit (5)
25 Singer used up help with vocal intro (4)

Attachment 3735

Across
1 Transfer certificate's fit in, many need hard covers (11)TABLECLOTHS
9 Stress to get back son across the current (7)
10 It heats or tears apart (7)
11 Leave late one time (4)
12 Surprised to find doctor into wearing blue shades (10)
13 Shakes taste extraordinary on adding ginger in bits (8)
16 Gently touch bare girl inside (5)
17 It may be used for cooking Pesto Veggie sandwiches (5)
19 Damage outside ship is not easy to understand (8)
21 Cycles pick up next to the first route and second (10) HEARTBEATS
23 Digital camera captures a rare mineral (4)
26 Get back on vessel after an examination (7) REGRESS
27 Idea of working at home's popular with the old (7)
28 Sent a short note to help dear get adjusted (11)

Down
1 Will I let out after a dose of torture? (5)
2 Twisting book’s introduction/conclusion (7)
3 … are rejected as offensive (4)
4 Roads, one for a plan (5)
5 For slow ones: 'supply' is 'to store' (9)
6 Publisher's son to retain novel (9)
7 Scratched out chit; ultimately some note (6)
8 Game link (6)
14 Present tense describes men getting medical attention (9) TREATMENT
15 Bill takes a left moving across (9)
17 Field a ball perhaps (6)
18 Mineral’s concealing a good colour (6)
20 Language to stretch his jargon (7) SPANISH
22 Leather item I stripped for love (5)
24 Break dance hit (5)
25 Singer used up help with vocal intro (4)

Across
1 Transfer certificate's fit in, many need hard covers (11)TABLECLOTHS
9 Stress to get back son across the current (7) TENSION
10 It heats or tears apart (7)
11 Leave late one time (4)
12 Surprised to find doctor into wearing blue shades (10)
13 Shakes taste extraordinary on adding ginger in bits (8)
16 Gently touch bare girl inside (5)
17 It may be used for cooking Pesto Veggie sandwiches (5)
19 Damage outside ship is not easy to understand (8)
21 Cycles pick up next to the first route and second (10) HEARTBEATS
23 Digital camera captures a rare mineral (4) TALC
26 Get back on vessel after an examination (7) REGRESS
27 Idea of working at home's popular with the old (7)
28 Sent a short note to help dear get adjusted (11) TELEGRAPHED

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1 Will I let out after a dose of torture? (5)
2 Twisting book’s introduction/conclusion (7)
3 … are rejected as offensive (4)
4 Roads, one for a plan (5)
5 For slow ones: 'supply' is 'to store' (9)
6 Publisher's son to retain novel (9)
7 Scratched out chit; ultimately some note (6)
8 Game link (6)
14 Present tense describes men getting medical attention (9) TREATMENT
15 Bill takes a left moving across (9)
17 Field a ball perhaps (6)
18 Mineral’s concealing a good colour (6)
20 Language to stretch his jargon (7) SPANISH
22 Leather item I stripped for love (5)
24 Break dance hit (5) CANED
25 Singer used up help with vocal intro (4) DIVA

Across
1 Transfer certificate's fit in, many need hard covers (11)TABLECLOTHS
9 Stress to get back son across the current (7) TENSION
10 It heats or tears apart (7)
11 Leave late one time (4)
12 Surprised to find doctor into wearing blue shades (10)
13 Shakes taste extraordinary on adding ginger in bits (8)AGITATES
16 Gently touch bare girl inside (5)
17 It may be used for cooking Pesto Veggie sandwiches (5)STOVE
19 Damage outside ship is not easy to understand (8)
21 Cycles pick up next to the first route and second (10) HEARTBEATS
23 Digital camera captures a rare mineral (4) TALC
26 Get back on vessel after an examination (7) REGRESS
27 Idea of working at home's popular with the old (7)
28 Sent a short note to help dear get adjusted (11) TELEGRAPHED

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1 Will I let out after a dose of torture? (5)
2 Twisting book’s introduction/conclusion (7)BENDING
3 … are rejected as offensive (4)
4 Roads, one for a plan (5)
5 For slow ones: 'supply' is 'to store' (9)TORTOISES
6 Publisher's son to retain novel (9)
7 Scratched out chit; ultimately some note (6)ITCHED
8 Game link (6)
14 Present tense describes men getting medical attention (9) TREATMENT
15 Bill takes a left moving across (9)
17 Field a ball perhaps (6)
18 Mineral’s concealing a good colour (6)
20 Language to stretch his jargon (7) SPANISH
22 Leather item I stripped for love (5)
24 Break dance hit (5) CANED
25 Singer used up help with vocal intro (4) DIVA

Hi ,
To celebrate the completion of 100 games of our Facebook group 1Across , we have set a community crossword . I have given the link below . Please give feedback .
Thanks PP ma'am for the permission to post the link :)

http://crossword.info/somsram/Game100V2/1416564450

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Originally Posted by Lakshmi Vaidyanathan

Hi ,
To celebrate the completion of 100 games of our Facebook group 1Across , we have set a community crossword . I have given the link below . Please give feedback .
Thanks PP ma'am for the permission to post the link :)

http://crossword.info/somsram/Game100V2/1416564450

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Congrats, Lakshmi! All the best!

Across
1 Transfer certificate's fit in, many need hard covers (11)TABLECLOTHS
9 Stress to get back son across the current (7) TENSION
10 It heats or tears apart (7)ROASTER
11 Leave late one time (4)EXIT
12 Surprised to find doctor into wearing blue shades (10)ASTONISHED
13 Shakes taste extraordinary on adding ginger in bits (8)AGITATES
16 Gently touch bare girl inside (5)NUDGE
17 It may be used for cooking Pesto Veggie sandwiches (5)STOVE
19 Damage outside ship is not easy to understand (8)ABSTRUSE
21 Cycles pick up next to the first route and second (10) HEARTBEATS
23 Digital camera captures a rare mineral (4) TALC
26 Get back on vessel after an examination (7) REGRESS
27 Idea of working at home's popular with the old (7)OPINION
28 Sent a short note to help dear get adjusted (11) TELEGRAPHED

Down
1 Will I let out after a dose of torture? (5)TITLE
2 Twisting book’s introduction/conclusion (7)BENDING
3 … are rejected as offensive (4)EVIL
4 Roads, one for a plan (5)LANES
5 For slow ones: 'supply' is 'to store' (9)TORTOISES
6 Publisher's son to retain novel (9)STATIONER
7 Scratched out chit; ultimately some note (6)ITCHED
8 Game link (6)BRIDGE
14 Present tense describes men getting medical attention (9) TREATMENT
15 Bill takes a left moving across (9)TRAVERSAL
17 Field a ball perhaps (6)SPHERE
18 Mineral’s concealing a good colour (6)ORANGE
20 Language to stretch his jargon (7) SPANISH
22 Leather item I stripped for love (5)THONG
24 Break dance hit (5) CANED
25 Singer used up help with vocal intro (4) DIVA

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

Thanks ma'am :)
This is a joint effort of my friend Sowmya Ramkumar ( Businessline brand CW setter ) , Martin & me .please do try & give feedback :)

Sorry for the delay. Just got back from Calicut

Across
6 Language of north India (5)
7 Dupe/liar misused a drug (8)
10 Animal work sounds wonderful (7)
11 A torque about Earth’s central line (7)
12 Puzzled by not making a profit (2,1,4)
13 Guided a horse without hesitation (7)
14 Primarily, Asian men are captivated by divine pickle (11)
19 Airlines to repair its missing wing part for flight control (7)
21 Sailors' remains at sea (7)
23 Massive trouts I zealously netted (7)
25 Essentially crisp fish, meat and spice dish (7)
26 Behead/murder for amusement (8)
27 Military unit's essential, I hear (5)
Down
1 Carped on about pit found in a fruit (8)
2 Saif turned up at officer's mess (6)
3 Authorisation for every assignment (10)
4 Extra thick (4)
5 Following obtained from flattery, essentially (6)
6 Catch hold of a heroin-smoking pipe (6)
8 Stringed instrument Luke played in the French University earlier (7)
9 A bit crass and vulgar (5)
13 They c-can get r-repetitive in speech? (10)
15 Working grannie's making money (7)
16 Brown in color with extraordinary odor, one's been cooked in an Indian oven (8)
17 Boat for stormy ocean (5)
18 Escorts the woman (head of state, previously) into the United States (6)
20 Unusually tall, he can be deadly (6)
22 Internally, entire section's surgically cut out (6)
24 Has tea mixed with a bit of sugar


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Across
6 Language of north India (5) HINDI
7 Dupe/liar misused a drug (8) EPIDURAL
10 Animal work sounds wonderful (7)
11 A torque about Earth’s central line (7) EQUATOR
12 Puzzled by not making a profit (2,1,4) AT A LOSS
13 Guided a horse without hesitation (7)
14 Primarily, Asian men are captivated by divine pickle (11)
19 Airlines to repair its missing wing part for flight control (7)
21 Sailors' remains at sea (7)
23 Massive trouts I zealously netted (7)
25 Essentially crisp fish, meat and spice dish (7)
26 Behead/murder for amusement (8)
27 Military unit's essential, I hear (5)
Down
1 Carped on about pit found in a fruit (8)
2 Saif turned up at officer's mess (6) FIASCO
3 Authorisation for every assignment (10)
4 Extra thick (4)
5 Following obtained from flattery, essentially (6)
6 Catch hold of a heroin-smoking pipe (6)
8 Stringed instrument Luke played in the French University earlier (7)
9 A bit crass and vulgar (5)
13 They c-can get r-repetitive in speech? (10)
15 Working grannie's making money (7)
16 Brown in color with extraordinary odor, one's been cooked in an Indian oven (8)
17 Boat for stormy ocean (5)
18 Escorts the woman (head of state, previously) into the United States (6)
20 Unusually tall, he can be deadly (6)
22 Internally, entire section's surgically cut out (6)
24 Has tea mixed with a bit of sugar

Across
6 Language of north India (5) HINDI
7 Dupe/liar misused a drug (8) EPIDURAL
10 Animal work sounds wonderful (7)
11 A torque about Earth’s central line (7) EQUATOR
12 Puzzled by not making a profit (2,1,4) AT A LOSS
13 Guided a horse without hesitation (7)STEERED
14 Primarily, Asian men are captivated by divine pickle (11)
19 Airlines to repair its missing wing part for flight control (7)
21 Sailors' remains at sea (7)
23 Massive trouts I zealously netted (7)
25 Essentially crisp fish, meat and spice dish (7)
26 Behead/murder for amusement (8)
27 Military unit's essential, I hear (5)
Down
1 Carped on about pit found in a fruit (8)
2 Saif turned up at officer's mess (6) FIASCO
3 Authorisation for every assignment (10)
4 Extra thick (4)
5 Following obtained from flattery, essentially (6)LATTER
6 Catch hold of a heroin-smoking pipe (6)HOOKAH
8 Stringed instrument Luke played in the French University earlier (7)UKULELE
9 A bit crass and vulgar (5)CRUDE
13 They c-can get r-repetitive in speech? (10)
15 Working grannie's making money (7)
16 Brown in color with extraordinary odor, one's been cooked in an Indian oven (8)
17 Boat for stormy ocean (5)
18 Escorts the woman (head of state, previously) into the United States (6)
20 Unusually tall, he can be deadly (6)
22 Internally, entire section's surgically cut out (6)
24 Has tea mixed with a bit of sugar

Across
6 Language of north India (5) HINDI
7 Dupe/liar misused a drug (8) EPIDURAL
10 Animal work sounds wonderful (7)
11 A torque about Earth’s central line (7) EQUATOR
12 Puzzled by not making a profit (2,1,4) AT A LOSS
13 Guided a horse without hesitation (7)STEERED
14 Primarily, Asian men are captivated by divine pickle (11)
19 Airlines to repair its missing wing part for flight control (7)
21 Sailors' remains at sea (7) MARINES
23 Massive trouts I zealously netted (7)
25 Essentially crisp fish, meat and spice dish (7)
26 Behead/murder for amusement (8)
27 Military unit's essential, I hear (5)
Down
1 Carped on about pit found in a fruit (8)
2 Saif turned up at officer's mess (6) FIASCO
3 Authorisation for every assignment (10)
4 Extra thick (4)
5 Following obtained from flattery, essentially (6)LATTER
6 Catch hold of a heroin-smoking pipe (6)HOOKAH
8 Stringed instrument Luke played in the French University earlier (7)UKULELE
9 A bit crass and vulgar (5)CRUDE
13 They c-can get r-repetitive in speech? (10)
15 Working grannie's making money (7)
16 Brown in color with extraordinary odor, one's been cooked in an Indian oven (8)
17 Boat for stormy ocean (5) CANOE
18 Escorts the woman (head of state, previously) into the United States (6) USHERS
20 Unusually tall, he can be deadly (6) LETHAL
22 Internally, entire section's surgically cut out (6) RESECT
24 Has tea mixed with a bit of sugar

Across
6 Language of north India (5) HINDI
7 Dupe/liar misused a drug (8) EPIDURAL
10 Animal work sounds wonderful (7) OPOSSUM
11 A torque about Earth’s central line (7) EQUATOR
12 Puzzled by not making a profit (2,1,4) AT A LOSS
13 Guided a horse without hesitation (7)STEERED
14 Primarily, Asian men are captivated by divine pickle (11) PREDICAMENT
19 Airlines to repair its missing wing part for flight control (7) AILERON
21 Sailors' remains at sea (7) MARINES
23 Massive trouts I zealously netted (7) OUTSIZE
25 Essentially crisp fish, meat and spice dish (7) RISSOLE
26 Behead/murder for amusement (8)
27 Military unit's essential, I hear (5)
Down
1 Carped on about pit found in a fruit (8)
2 Saif turned up at officer's mess (6) FIASCO
3 Authorisation for every assignment (10)
4 Extra thick (4)
5 Following obtained from flattery, essentially (6)LATTER
6 Catch hold of a heroin-smoking pipe (6)HOOKAH
8 Stringed instrument Luke played in the French University earlier (7)UKULELE
9 A bit crass and vulgar (5)CRUDE
13 They c-can get r-repetitive in speech? (10)
15 Working grannie's making money (7)
16 Brown in color with extraordinary odor, one's been cooked in an Indian oven (8)
17 Boat for stormy ocean (5) CANOE
18 Escorts the woman (head of state, previously) into the United States (6) USHERS
20 Unusually tall, he can be deadly (6) LETHAL
22 Internally, entire section's surgically cut out (6) RESECT
24 Has tea mixed with a bit of sugar (4)

Across
6 Language of north India (5) HINDI
7 Dupe/liar misused a drug (8) EPIDURAL
10 Animal work sounds wonderful (7) OPOSSUM
11 A torque about Earth’s central line (7) EQUATOR
12 Puzzled by not making a profit (2,1,4) AT A LOSS
13 Guided a horse without hesitation (7)STEERED
14 Primarily, Asian men are captivated by divine pickle (11) PREDICAMENT
19 Airlines to repair its missing wing part for flight control (7) AILERON
21 Sailors' remains at sea (7) MARINES
23 Massive trouts I zealously netted (7) OUTSIZE
25 Essentially crisp fish, meat and spice dish (7) RISSOLE
26 Behead/murder for amusement (8)LAUGHTER
27 Military unit's essential, I hear (5)CORPS
Down
1 Carped on about pit found in a fruit (8)ENDOCARP
2 Saif turned up at officer's mess (6) FIASCO
3 Authorisation for every assignment (10)PERMISSION
4 Extra thick (4)WIDE
5 Following obtained from flattery, essentially (6)LATTER
6 Catch hold of a heroin-smoking pipe (6)HOOKAH
8 Stringed instrument Luke played in the French University earlier (7)UKULELE
9 A bit crass and vulgar (5)CRUDE
13 They c-can get r-repetitive in speech? (10)STAMMERERS
15 Working grannie's making money (7)EARNING
16 Brown in color with extraordinary odor, one's been cooked in an Indian oven (8)TANDOORI
17 Boat for stormy ocean (5) CANOE
18 Escorts the woman (head of state, previously) into the United States (6) USHERS
20 Unusually tall, he can be deadly (6) LETHAL
22 Internally, entire section's surgically cut out (6) RESECT
24 Has tea mixed with a bit of sugar (4)EATS

:clap::clap::clap: Breezy!

ACROSS
1 Remnant, keepsake close to heart (6) RELICT
4 Cola — a cup drunk in Mexican resort (8) ACAPULCO
9 End of play is completely perplexing (6) STUMPS
10 Copper — check it in chemical vessel (8) CUCURBIT
11 Pet using force digging out new plant (3,6) DOG VIOLET
13 In favour of retaining the old entrance hallway (5)
14 Makes a faux pas plugging bishop, American, with old handgun (11)
17 Nobbled proceeds — men indemnified (11)
20 Boy round cliff (5)
22 Slash girls with swords (9)
24 Generate changes in youth (8)
25 Sign, say, knocked over by car (6)
26 Article on sailor, vice, and drink (8)
27 Notice slit in garment is good for appearance (6)

DOWN
1 Live on edge (6)
2 Boulanger playing in part of hotel, perhaps (6,3)
3 Cold month, mostly, in Bay of Naples island (5)
5 Forge iron bar originally on it (11)
6 Sportswear, and more feminine, belonging to us (4,5)
7 Solicit in entrance (5)
8 Shed tears after blooming protest (6)
12 Ably matched, surprisingly, in a Shakespearean role (4,7)
15 Slaughtering centaur popular? Not sure (9)
16 Criticism of face-lift? (9)
18 Left one by a rich heiress (6)
19 A Society is in street to help (6)
21 Some coaches spoil game (5)
23 Correct soldiers in short commercial (5)

ACROSS
1 Remnant, keepsake close to heart (6) RELICT
4 Cola — a cup drunk in Mexican resort (8) ACAPULCO
9 End of play is completely perplexing (6) STUMPS
10 Copper — check it in chemical vessel (8) CUCURBIT
11 Pet using force digging out new plant (3,6) DOG VIOLET
13 In favour of retaining the old entrance hallway (5)
14 Makes a faux pas plugging bishop, American, with old handgun (11)
17 Nobbled proceeds — men indemnified (11)
20 Boy round cliff (5)
22 Slash girls with swords (9)
24 Generate changes in youth (8) TEENAGER
25 Sign, say, knocked over by car (6)
26 Article on sailor, vice, and drink (8)
27 Notice slit in garment is good for appearance (6)

DOWN
1 Live on edge (6) RESIDE
2 Boulanger playing in part of hotel, perhaps (6,3) LOUNGE BAR
3 Cold month, mostly, in Bay of Naples island (5)
5 Forge iron bar originally on it (11) COUNTERFEIT
6 Sportswear, and more feminine, belonging to us (4,5)
7 Solicit in entrance (5)
8 Shed tears after blooming protest (6)
12 Ably matched, surprisingly, in a Shakespearean role (4,7)
15 Slaughtering centaur popular? Not sure (9)
16 Criticism of face-lift? (9)
18 Left one by a rich heiress (6)
19 A Society is in street to help (6)
21 Some coaches spoil game (5)
23 Correct soldiers in short commercial (5) AMEND

ACROSS
1 Remnant, keepsake close to heart (6) RELICT
4 Cola — a cup drunk in Mexican resort (8) ACAPULCO
9 End of play is completely perplexing (6) STUMPS
10 Copper — check it in chemical vessel (8) CUCURBIT
11 Pet using force digging out new plant (3,6) DOG VIOLET
13 In favour of retaining the old entrance hallway (5)
14 Makes a faux pas plugging bishop, American, with old handgun (11)
17 Nobbled proceeds — men indemnified (11)
20 Boy round cliff (5)
22 Slash girls with swords (9)CUTLASSES
24 Generate changes in youth (8) TEENAGER
25 Sign, say, knocked over by car (6)
26 Article on sailor, vice, and drink (8)
27 Notice slit in garment is good for appearance (6)

DOWN
1 Live on edge (6) RESIDE
2 Boulanger playing in part of hotel, perhaps (6,3) LOUNGE BAR
3 Cold month, mostly, in Bay of Naples island (5)CAPRI
5 Forge iron bar originally on it (11) COUNTERFEIT
6 Sportswear, and more feminine, belonging to us (4,5)
7 Solicit in entrance (5)
8 Shed tears after blooming protest (6)
12 Ably matched, surprisingly, in a Shakespearean role (4,7)LADY MACBETH
15 Slaughtering centaur popular? Not sure (9)UNCERTAIN
16 Criticism of face-lift? (9)
18 Left one by a rich heiress (6)
19 A Society is in street to help (6)
21 Some coaches spoil game (5)CHESS
23 Correct soldiers in short commercial (5) AMEND

ACROSS
1 Remnant, keepsake close to heart (6) RELICT
4 Cola — a cup drunk in Mexican resort (8) ACAPULCO
9 End of play is completely perplexing (6) STUMPS
10 Copper — check it in chemical vessel (8) CUCURBIT
11 Pet using force digging out new plant (3,6) DOG VIOLET
13 In favour of retaining the old entrance hallway (5)FOYER
14 Makes a faux pas plugging bishop, American, with old handgun (11)BLUNDERBUSS
17 Nobbled proceeds — men indemnified (11)RECOMPENSED
20 Boy round cliff (5)OSCAR
22 Slash girls with swords (9)CUTLASSES
24 Generate changes in youth (8) TEENAGER
25 Sign, say, knocked over by car (6)GEMINI
26 Article on sailor, vice, and drink (8)ABSINTHE
27 Notice slit in garment is good for appearance (6)ADVENT

DOWN
1 Live on edge (6) RESIDE
2 Boulanger playing in part of hotel, perhaps (6,3) LOUNGE BAR
3 Cold month, mostly, in Bay of Naples island (5)CAPRI
5 Forge iron bar originally on it (11) COUNTERFEIT
6 Sportswear, and more feminine, belonging to us (4,5)PLUS FOURS
7 Solicit in entrance (5)LOBBY
8 Shed tears after blooming protest (6)OUTCRY
12 Ably matched, surprisingly, in a Shakespearean role (4,7)LADY MACBETH
15 Slaughtering centaur popular? Not sure (9)UNCERTAIN
16 Criticism of face-lift? (9)SIDESWIPE
18 Left one by a rich heiress (6)PORTIA
19 A Society is in street to help (6)ASSIST
21 Some coaches spoil game (5)CHESS
23 Correct soldiers in short commercial (5) AMEND

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Across
7 Speaker with one old musical composition (8) ORATORIO
9 OK-to-eat food item (6) EDIBLE
10 Off with a method (4) AWAY
11 Cravings for advertisement locutions (10) ADDICTIONS
12 Bar special champion, right? (6) SPACER
14 Nope, get a change that allows free access (4,4)
15 Repeated a profit with a profit (5,3,5)
17 Support tilt in compilation of books still in print (8)
19 Essays he's written in setback (6)
21 Monsoon out to pour all the same (10)
22 Black hat crushed for Thailand cash (4)
23 Detenu ancestors secreted shade of meaning (6)
24 Maintain the pace to stay up-to-date (4,4)
Down
1 Act your age with good line at the top (4,2)
2 Remain, saint — always! (4)
3 Test managed in rehearsal (5,3)
4 About small hint in heroic act (6)
5 Yet one may have to die for this salary (6,4)
6 Board with big load of fish food (8)
8 New York bold to break seniors' complex (3,3,7)
13 Suppresses ace's crossword entries (10)
15 One — one record almost due in similar version (8)
16 Witness at trial has hesitation (8)
18 I, with two boys, pressed (6)
20 Mimics Election Commission's tools (6)
22 Low pedestal (4)

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Across
7 Speaker with one old musical composition (8) ORATORIO
9 OK-to-eat food item (6) EDIBLE
10 Off with a method (4) AWAY
11 Cravings for advertisement locutions (10) ADDICTIONS
12 Bar special champion, right? (6) SPACER
14 Nope, get a change that allows free access (4,4)OPEN GATE
15 Repeated a profit with a profit (5,3,5)AGAIN AND AGAIN
17 Support tilt in compilation of books still in print (8)BACKLIST
19 Essays he's written in setback (6)THESES
21 Monsoon out to pour all the same (10)MONOTONOUS
22 Black hat crushed for Thailand cash (4)
23 Detenu ancestors secreted shade of meaning (6)
24 Maintain the pace to stay up-to-date (4,4)
Down
1 Act your age with good line at the top (4,2)
2 Remain, saint — always! (4)
3 Test managed in rehearsal (5,3)
4 About small hint in heroic act (6)
5 Yet one may have to die for this salary (6,4)
6 Board with big load of fish food (8)
8 New York bold to break seniors' complex (3,3,7)
13 Suppresses ace's crossword entries (10)
15 One — one record almost due in similar version (8)
16 Witness at trial has hesitation (8)
18 I, with two boys, pressed (6)
20 Mimics Election Commission's tools (6)
22 Low pedestal (4)

Across
7 Speaker with one old musical composition (8) ORATORIO
9 OK-to-eat food item (6) EDIBLE
10 Off with a method (4) AWAY
11 Cravings for advertisement locutions (10) ADDICTIONS
12 Bar special champion, right? (6) SPACER
14 Nope, get a change that allows free access (4,4)OPEN GATE
15 Repeated a profit with a profit (5,3,5)AGAIN AND AGAIN
17 Support tilt in compilation of books still in print (8)BACKLIST
19 Essays he's written in setback (6)THESES
21 Monsoon out to pour all the same (10)MONOTONOUS
22 Black hat crushed for Thailand cash (4) BAHT
23 Detenu ancestors secreted shade of meaning (6) NUANCE
24 Maintain the pace to stay up-to-date (4,4)
Down
1 Act your age with good line at the top (4,2) GROW UP
2 Remain, saint — always! (4)
3 Test managed in rehearsal (5,3) TRIAL RUN
4 About small hint in heroic act (6)
5 Yet one may have to die for this salary (6,4)
6 Board with big load of fish food (8)
8 New York bold to break seniors' complex (3,3,7) OLD BOY NETWORK
13 Suppresses ace's crossword entries (10)
15 One — one record almost due in similar version (8)
16 Witness at trial has hesitation (8)
18 I, with two boys, pressed (6)
20 Mimics Election Commission's tools (6)
22 Low pedestal (4)

Across
7 Speaker with one old musical composition (8) ORATORIO
9 OK-to-eat food item (6) EDIBLE
10 Off with a method (4) AWAY
11 Cravings for advertisement locutions (10) ADDICTIONS
12 Bar special champion, right? (6) SPACER
14 Nope, get a change that allows free access (4,4)OPEN GATE
15 Repeated a profit with a profit (5,3,5)AGAIN AND AGAIN
17 Support tilt in compilation of books still in print (8)BACKLIST
19 Essays he's written in setback (6)THESES
21 Monsoon out to pour all the same (10)MONOTONOUS
22 Black hat crushed for Thailand cash (4) BAHT
23 Detenu ancestors secreted shade of meaning (6) NUANCE
24 Maintain the pace to stay up-to-date (4,4) KEEP STEP
Down
1 Act your age with good line at the top (4,2) GROW UP
2 Remain, saint — always! (4)
3 Test managed in rehearsal (5,3) TRIAL RUN
4 About small hint in heroic act (6)
5 Yet one may have to die for this salary (6,4) LIVING WAGE
6 Board with big load of fish food (8) PLANKTON
8 New York bold to break seniors' complex (3,3,7) OLD BOY NETWORK
13 Suppresses ace's crossword entries (10) CRACKDOWNS
15 One — one record almost due in similar version (8) ANALOGUE
16 Witness at trial has hesitation (8) ATTESTER
18 I, with two boys, pressed (6)
20 Mimics Election Commission's tools (6)
22 Low pedestal (4)

Across
7 Speaker with one old musical composition (8) ORATORIO
9 OK-to-eat food item (6) EDIBLE
10 Off with a method (4) AWAY
11 Cravings for advertisement locutions (10) ADDICTIONS
12 Bar special champion, right? (6) SPACER
14 Nope, get a change that allows free access (4,4)OPEN GATE
15 Repeated a profit with a profit (5,3,5)AGAIN AND AGAIN
17 Support tilt in compilation of books still in print (8)BACKLIST
19 Essays he's written in setback (6)THESES
21 Monsoon out to pour all the same (10)MONOTONOUS
22 Black hat crushed for Thailand cash (4) BAHT
23 Detenu ancestors secreted shade of meaning (6) NUANCE
24 Maintain the pace to stay up-to-date (4,4) KEEP STEP
Down
1 Act your age with good line at the top (4,2) GROW UP
2 Remain, saint — always! (4)STAY
3 Test managed in rehearsal (5,3) TRIAL RUN
4 About small hint in heroic act (6)RESCUE
5 Yet one may have to die for this salary (6,4) LIVING WAGE
6 Board with big load of fish food (8) PLANKTON
8 New York bold to break seniors' complex (3,3,7) OLD BOY NETWORK
13 Suppresses ace's crossword entries (10) CRACKDOWNS
15 One — one record almost due in similar version (8) ANALOGUE
16 Witness at trial has hesitation (8) ATTESTER
18 I, with two boys, pressed (6)IRONED
20 Mimics Election Commission's tools (6)ECHOES
22 Low pedestal (4)BASE

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

Across
1 Drunk sans pizazz, having lost head, in elevated region (8)
6 Block southern revolutionary (4)
9 Defiant to accept the backward man, see? (6)
10 They may be just in Sahara and Gobi, for instance (7)
13 A steel application that may be music to your ears (5,4)
14 Best part of engineer in English river (5)
15 Ritual is correct, we're told (4)
16 He insists a pro lutist needs to be resettled (10)
19 Champion who has no angularities, perhaps (3-7)
21 Expert has great many to motivate (4)
24 Got to know of a cattle group, by the sound of it (5)
25 Take the place of great progeny, say (9)
26 Graduates meeting shortly — it may produce a blow (7)
27 Farm worker is boundlessly free mimic (6)
28 A Roosevelt has no time for little spin (4)
29 Taylor is bent on being alone (8)
Down
2 I get a piece of note on former legislation lacking precision (7) INEXACT
3 Who did you say? American poet? That bird? (6) HOOPOE
4 Moreover, pay attention: inland set is acting funny (3,6) AND LISTEN
5 But you may not want to evade this vehicle (5) DODGE
7 Abuse fellows involved in wrong (7) TORMENT
8 Late in the day, it may be shortened for a chief of government (4,8)
11 In a tricky situation, forget head of police, take strong hook (6)
12 You can go near such an official (12)
17 Real, upper disposition relating to childbirth (9)
18 English poet getting two ducks — bad luck (6)
20 Ladies I gathered around had close relationships (7)
22 Affectionate advice to boating companion uttered for one buck (3,4)
23 Not completely correct: worker is a shirker (6)
25 Countless, you of old leave on the beach (5)


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Across
1 Drunk sans pizazz, having lost head, in elevated region (8)HIGHLAND
6 Block southern revolutionary (4)
9 Defiant to accept the backward man, see? (6)
10 They may be just in Sahara and Gobi, for instance (7)DESERTS
13 A steel application that may be music to your ears (5,4)
14 Best part of engineer in English river (5)
15 Ritual is correct, we're told (4)RITE
16 He insists a pro lutist needs to be resettled (10)STIPULATES
19 Champion who has no angularities, perhaps (3-7)ALL-ROUNDER
21 Expert has great many to motivate (4)
24 Got to know of a cattle group, by the sound of it (5)
25 Take the place of great progeny, say (9)
26 Graduates meeting shortly — it may produce a blow (7)
27 Farm worker is boundlessly free mimic (6)
28 A Roosevelt has no time for little spin (4)
29 Taylor is bent on being alone (8)
Down
2 I get a piece of note on former legislation lacking precision (7) INEXACT
3 Who did you say? American poet? That bird? (6) HOOPOE
4 Moreover, pay attention: inland set is acting funny (3,6) AND LISTEN
5 But you may not want to evade this vehicle (5) DODGE
7 Abuse fellows involved in wrong (7) TORMENT
8 Late in the day, it may be shortened for a chief of government (4,8)
11 In a tricky situation, forget head of police, take strong hook (6)
12 You can go near such an official (12)
17 Real, upper disposition relating to childbirth (9)
18 English poet getting two ducks — bad luck (6)
20 Ladies I gathered around had close relationships (7)
22 Affectionate advice to boating companion uttered for one buck (3,4)
23 Not completely correct: worker is a shirker (6)
25 Countless, you of old leave on the beach (5)

Across
1 Drunk sans pizazz, having lost head, in elevated region (8)HIGHLAND
6 Block southern revolutionary (4)
9 Defiant to accept the backward man, see? (6)
10 They may be just in Sahara and Gobi, for instance (7)DESERTS
13 A steel application that may be music to your ears (5,4)
14 Best part of engineer in English river (5)
15 Ritual is correct, we're told (4)RITE
16 He insists a pro lutist needs to be resettled (10)STIPULATES STIPULATOR
19 Champion who has no angularities, perhaps (3-7)ALL-ROUNDER
21 Expert has great many to motivate (4)
24 Got to know of a cattle group, by the sound of it (5)
25 Take the place of great progeny, say (9)
26 Graduates meeting shortly — it may produce a blow (7)BASSOON
27 Farm worker is boundlessly free mimic (6)
28 A Roosevelt has no time for little spin (4)
29 Taylor is bent on being alone (8)

Down
2 I get a piece of note on former legislation lacking precision (7) INEXACT
3 Who did you say? American poet? That bird? (6) HOOPOE
4 Moreover, pay attention: inland set is acting funny (3,6) AND LISTEN
5 But you may not want to evade this vehicle (5) DODGE
7 Abuse fellows involved in wrong (7) TORMENT
8 Late in the day, it may be shortened for a chief of government (4,8) POST MERIDIEM
11 In a tricky situation, forget head of police, take strong hook (6) SICKLE
12 You can go near such an official (12) APPROACHABLE
17 Real, upper disposition relating to childbirth (9)
18 English poet getting two ducks — bad luck (6)HOODOO
20 Ladies I gathered around had close relationships (7)
22 Affectionate advice to boating companion uttered for one buck (3,4)
23 Not completely correct: worker is a shirker (6)
25 Countless, you of old leave on the beach (5)

Across
1 Drunk sans pizazz, having lost head, in elevated region (8)HIGHLAND
6 Block southern revolutionary (4)
9 Defiant to accept the backward man, see? (6)
10 They may be just in Sahara and Gobi, for instance (7)DESERTS
13 A steel application that may be music to your ears (5,4)
14 Best part of engineer in English river (5)
15 Ritual is correct, we're told (4)RITE
16 He insists a pro lutist needs to be resettled (10)STIPULATES STIPULATOR
19 Champion who has no angularities, perhaps (3-7)ALL-ROUNDER
21 Expert has great many to motivate (4) PROD
24 Got to know of a cattle group, by the sound of it (5) HEARD
25 Take the place of great progeny, say (9)
26 Graduates meeting shortly — it may produce a blow (7)BASSOON
27 Farm worker is boundlessly free mimic (6)
28 A Roosevelt has no time for little spin (4) EDDY
29 Taylor is bent on being alone (8) SOLITARY

Down
2 I get a piece of note on former legislation lacking precision (7) INEXACT
3 Who did you say? American poet? That bird? (6) HOOPOE
4 Moreover, pay attention: inland set is acting funny (3,6) AND LISTEN
5 But you may not want to evade this vehicle (5) DODGE
7 Abuse fellows involved in wrong (7) TORMENT
8 Late in the day, it may be shortened for a chief of government (4,8) POST MERIDIEM
11 In a tricky situation, forget head of police, take strong hook (6) SICKLE
12 You can go near such an official (12) APPROACHABLE
17 Real, upper disposition relating to childbirth (9)
18 English poet getting two ducks — bad luck (6)HOODOO
20 Ladies I gathered around had close relationships (7) LIAISED
22 Affectionate advice to boating companion uttered for one buck (3,4)
23 Not completely correct: worker is a shirker (6)
25 Countless, you of old leave on the beach (5)

Across
1 Drunk sans pizazz, having lost head, in elevated region (8)HIGHLAND
6 Block southern revolutionary (4)STOP
9 Defiant to accept the backward man, see? (6)BEHOLD
10 They may be just in Sahara and Gobi, for instance (7)DESERTS
13 A steel application that may be music to your ears (5,4)PIANO WIRE
14 Best part of engineer in English river (5)CREAM
15 Ritual is correct, we're told (4)RITE
16 He insists a pro lutist needs to be resettled (10)STIPULATOR
19 Champion who has no angularities, perhaps (3-7)ALL-ROUNDER
21 Expert has great many to motivate (4) PROD
24 Got to know of a cattle group, by the sound of it (5) HEARD
25 Take the place of great progeny, say (9)SUPERCEDE
26 Graduates meeting shortly — it may produce a blow (7)BASSOON
27 Farm worker is boundlessly free mimic (6)REAPER
28 A Roosevelt has no time for little spin (4) EDDY
29 Taylor is bent on being alone (8) SOLITARY

Down
2 I get a piece of note on former legislation lacking precision (7) INEXACT
3 Who did you say? American poet? That bird? (6) HOOPOE
4 Moreover, pay attention: inland set is acting funny (3,6) AND LISTEN
5 But you may not want to evade this vehicle (5) DODGE
7 Abuse fellows involved in wrong (7) TORMENT
8 Late in the day, it may be shortened for a chief of government (4,8) POST MERIDIEM
11 In a tricky situation, forget head of police, take strong hook (6) SICKLE
12 You can go near such an official (12) APPROACHABLE
17 Real, upper disposition relating to childbirth (9)PUERPERAL
18 English poet getting two ducks — bad luck (6)HOODOO
20 Ladies I gathered around had close relationships (7) LIAISED
22 Affectionate advice to boating companion uttered for one buck (3,4)ROE DEER
23 Not completely correct: worker is a shirker (6)TRUANT
25 Countless, you of old leave on the beach (5)SANDS

:clap::clap::clap: Delightful! Recalls Wordworth's solitary reaper!