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ACROSS
1 Sit next to former partner in show (6)
4 Outlaw, almost docile, is chicken (6)
10 Regret harsh tune played for primitive folk (6-9)
11 Rabble repeated phrase with force, receiving service (4-4)
12 Revolutionary work gathered pace (5)
14 Dislike eating seconds in hurry (5)
15 Incisive tips from tipster with charm (9)
17 Wild group, number inhabiting trailer? (9)
20 Fielder, mind wandering, catching nothing (3-2)
21 Be resistant to pressure during dance (5)
23 Crumbs cleared by old cleaner finally in passage (8)
25 Fraud with ton in secret stack (10,5) CONFIDENCE TRICK
26 Store of food some shared, rallying round (6)
27 Stage complete story (6)
DOWN
1 Repeat part of speech once (4)
2 Device used by writer to make a point (6,9) PENCIL SHARPENER
3 City's defence full of energy, very loud (9)
5 Expert answer with endless profundity (5)
6 Dynamic duo lethal in same film (6,3,6) THELMA AND LOUISE
7 Pro within minutes resolved trouble (10) MISFORTUNE
8 Horrified husband in story turning up on time (6)
9 Hold back stone weapon, dropping resistance (6)
13 Dramatic act the liar arranged (10)
16 Carry out peg and board (9) COMMITTEE
18 Steal Spanish article and coin (6)
19 Immediate order (6)
22 Knowledge about island in river (5)
24 Small child's slide (4)
http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle8569965.ece
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ACROSS
1 Sit next to former partner in show (6)
4 Outlaw, almost docile, is chicken (6)
10 Regret harsh tune played for primitive folk (6-9)
11 Rabble repeated phrase with force, receiving service (4-4)
12 Revolutionary work gathered pace (5)TEMPO
14 Dislike eating seconds in hurry (5)HASTE
15 Incisive tips from tipster with charm (9)
17 Wild group, number inhabiting trailer? (9)
20 Fielder, mind wandering, catching nothing (3-2)
21 Be resistant to pressure during dance (5)
23 Crumbs cleared by old cleaner finally in passage (8)
25 Fraud with ton in secret stack (10,5) CONFIDENCE TRICK
26 Store of food some shared, rallying round (6)
27 Stage complete story (6)
DOWN
1 Repeat part of speech once (4)ECHO
2 Device used by writer to make a point (6,9) PENCIL SHARPENER
3 City's defence full of energy, very loud (9)
5 Expert answer with endless profundity (5)
6 Dynamic duo lethal in same film (6,3,6) THELMA AND LOUISE
7 Pro within minutes resolved trouble (10) MISFORTUNE
8 Horrified husband in story turning up on time (6)
9 Hold back stone weapon, dropping resistance (6)
13 Dramatic act the liar arranged (10)THEATRICAL
16 Carry out peg and board (9) COMMITTEE
18 Steal Spanish article and coin (6)
19 Immediate order (6)
22 Knowledge about island in river (5)
24 Small child's slide (4)SKID
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ACROSS
1 Sit next to former partner in show (6)EXPOSE
4 Outlaw, almost docile, is chicken (6)BANTAM
10 Regret harsh tune played for primitive folk (6-9)HUNTER-GATHERERS
11 Rabble repeated phrase with force, receiving service (4-4)RIFF-RAFF
12 Revolutionary work gathered pace (5)TEMPO
14 Dislike eating seconds in hurry (5)HASTE
15 Incisive tips from tipster with charm (9)TRENCHANT
17 Wild group, number inhabiting trailer? (9)ABANDONED
20 Fielder, mind wandering, catching nothing (3-2)MID-ON
21 Be resistant to pressure during dance (5)REPEL
23 Crumbs cleared by old cleaner finally in passage (8)CORRIDOR
25 Fraud with ton in secret stack (10,5) CONFIDENCE TRICK
26 Store of food some shared, rallying round (6)LARDER
27 Stage complete story (6)LEGEND
DOWN
1 Repeat part of speech once (4)ECHO
2 Device used by writer to make a point (6,9) PENCIL SHARPENER
3 City's defence full of energy, very loud (9)SHEFFIELD
5 Expert answer with endless profundity (5)ADEPT
6 Dynamic duo lethal in same film (6,3,6) THELMA AND LOUISE
7 Pro within minutes resolved trouble (10) MISFORTUNE
8 Horrified husband in story turning up on time (6)AGHST
9 Hold back stone weapon, dropping resistance (6)STIFLE
13 Dramatic act the liar arranged (10)THEATRICAL
16 Carry out peg and board (9) COMMITTEE
18 Steal Spanish article and coin (6)NICKEL
19 Immediate order (6)DIRECT
22 Knowledge about island in river (5)LOIRE
24 Small child's slide (4)SKID
:clap::clap::clap: Good!
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xChequer
Across
7 Introverted, embarrassed couples — married, working and progressive (6)
8 King on firm ground, being one used to strain (8)
9 Small tunnel, originally ventilation passage, with room for steps (8)
10 Submits returns (6)
11 Flaking arch about to break (5)
12 Wing lost in roll, plane circling in parade (6)
14 Problem those nearby crisply solved — rest to gain inspiration? (5,4,6)
17 Stain on currency down under in sack (6)
18 Home and a promise (5)
22 Brash youngsters with Aids (6)
23 Empty grid goes interactive (8)
24 Active one taking stock of bully (8)
25 Orange wild ass (6)
Down
1 Professional in undertaking cutting back additional money to save the Company (9)
2 Friendly and popular, say, looking up almost everyone (6)
3 Understands bouquet should be delivered (5)
4 Fake innocence in probe, gaining another day (4,4)
5 Jolt from world body wanting a place in Washington (8)
6 Grassland against delta besides predominantly alluvial fans (5)
8 Kick up a fuss about line bowled to entice, seeing runs scored with dispatch (3,4,6)
13 Bias in gender, the maximum (3,6)
15 Invent holder for lamp, fancy object (8)
16 Cruel monsters seem gross, millions left shocked (8)
19 Grog briefly transported during Prohibition in boot (6)
20 Beat sleuth, robbing banks (5)
21 Bar in East End (5)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle8567501.ece
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Across
7 Introverted, embarrassed couples — married, working and progressive (6)
8 King on firm ground, being one used to strain (8)
9 Small tunnel, originally ventilation passage, with room for steps (8) STAIRWAY
10 Submits returns (6)
11 Flaking arch about to break (5)
12 Wing lost in roll, plane circling in parade (6)
14 Problem those nearby crisply solved — rest to gain inspiration? (5,4,6)
17 Stain on currency down under in sack (6)
18 Home and a promise (5)
22 Brash youngsters with Aids (6)
23 Empty grid goes interactive (8)
24 Active one taking stock of bully (8)
25 Orange wild ass (6)
Down
1 Professional in undertaking cutting back additional money to save the Company (9)
2 Friendly and popular, say, looking up almost everyone (6)
3 Understands bouquet should be delivered (5)
4 Fake innocence in probe, gaining another day (4,4)
5 Jolt from world body wanting a place in Washington (8)
6 Grassland against delta besides predominantly alluvial fans (5)
8 Kick up a fuss about line bowled to entice, seeing runs scored with dispatch (3,4,6)
13 Bias in gender, the maximum (3,6) NTH DEGREE
15 Invent holder for lamp, fancy object (8)
16 Cruel monsters seem gross, millions left shocked (8) OGRESSES
19 Grog briefly transported during Prohibition in boot (6) BROGAN
20 Beat sleuth, robbing banks (5)
21 Bar in East End (5) ESTOP
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Across
7 Introverted, embarrassed couples — married, working and progressive (6)
8 King on firm ground, being one used to strain (8)
9 Small tunnel, originally ventilation passage, with room for steps (8) STAIRWAY
10 Submits returns (6)
11 Flaking arch about to break (5)
12 Wing lost in roll, plane circling in parade (6)
14 Problem those nearby crisply solved — rest to gain inspiration? (5,4,6) (CATCH) (ONES BREATH*-y)
17 Stain on currency down under in sack (6)
18 Home and a promise (5)
22 Brash youngsters with Aids (6)
23 Empty grid goes interactive (8) DISGORGE*
24 Active one taking stock of bully (8)
25 Orange wild ass (6) ONAGER*
Down
1 Professional in undertaking cutting back additional money to save the Company (9)
2 Friendly and popular, say, looking up almost everyone (6)
3 Understands bouquet should be delivered (5) KNOWS ~nose
4 Fake innocence in probe, gaining another day (4,4)
5 Jolt from world body wanting a place in Washington (8)
6 Grassland against delta besides predominantly alluvial fans (5)
8 Kick up a fuss about line bowled to entice, seeing runs scored with dispatch (3,4,6)
13 Bias in gender, the maximum (3,6) NTH DEGREE
15 Invent holder for lamp, fancy object (8)
16 Cruel monsters seem gross, millions left shocked (8) OGRESSES
19 Grog briefly transported during Prohibition in boot (6) BROGAN
20 Beat sleuth, robbing banks (5)
21 Bar in East End (5) ESTOP
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Across
7 Introverted, embarrassed couples — married, working and progressive (6)
8 King on firm ground, being one used to strain (8)
9 Small tunnel, originally ventilation passage, with room for steps (8) STAIRWAY
10 Submits returns (6)YIELDS
11 Flaking arch about to break (5)
12 Wing lost in roll, plane circling in parade (6)
14 Problem those nearby crisply solved — rest to gain inspiration? (5,4,6) (CATCH) (ONES BREATH*-y)
17 Stain on currency down under in sack (6)
18 Home and a promise (5)ABODE
22 Brash youngsters with Aids (6)
23 Empty grid goes interactive (8) DISGORGE*
24 Active one taking stock of bully (8)
25 Orange wild ass (6) ONAGER*
Down
1 Professional in undertaking cutting back additional money to save the Company (9)
2 Friendly and popular, say, looking up almost everyone (6)GENIAL
3 Understands bouquet should be delivered (5) KNOWS ~nose
4 Fake innocence in probe, gaining another day (4,4)PLAY DUMB
5 Jolt from world body wanting a place in Washington (8)
6 Grassland against delta besides predominantly alluvial fans (5)
8 Kick up a fuss about line bowled to entice, seeing runs scored with dispatch (3,4,6)
13 Bias in gender, the maximum (3,6) NTH DEGREE
15 Invent holder for lamp, fancy object (8)
16 Cruel monsters seem gross, millions left shocked (8) OGRESSES
19 Grog briefly transported during Prohibition in boot (6) BROGAN
20 Beat sleuth, robbing banks (5)THROB
21 Bar in East End (5) ESTOP
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Across
7 Introverted, embarrassed couples — married, working and progressive (6)MODERN
8 King on firm ground, being one used to strain (8)COLANDER
9 Small tunnel, originally ventilation passage, with room for steps (8) STAIRWAY
10 Submits returns (6)YIELDS
11 Flaking arch about to break (5)SCALY
12 Wing lost in roll, plane circling in parade (6)FLAUNT
14 Problem those nearby crisply solved — rest to gain inspiration? (5,4,6) (CATCH) (ONES BREATH*-y)
17 Stain on currency down under in sack (6)MARAUD
18 Home and a promise (5)ABODE
22 Brash youngsters with Aids (6)WHELPS
23 Empty grid goes interactive (8) DISGORGE*
24 Active one taking stock of bully (8)DOMINEER
25 Orange wild ass (6) ONAGER*
Down
1 Professional in undertaking cutting back additional money to save the Company (9)MORTICIAN
2 Friendly and popular, say, looking up almost everyone (6)GENIAL
3 Understands bouquet should be delivered (5) KNOWS ~nose
4 Fake innocence in probe, gaining another day (4,4)PLAY DUMB
5 Jolt from world body wanting a place in Washington (8)UNSETTLE
6 Grassland against delta besides predominantly alluvial fans (5)VELDT
8 Kick up a fuss about line bowled to entice, seeing runs scored with dispatch (3,4,6)CRY BLUE MURDER
13 Bias in gender, the maximum (3,6) NTH DEGREE
15 Invent holder for lamp, fancy object (8)COMPLAIN
16 Cruel monsters seem gross, millions left shocked (8) OGRESSES
19 Grog briefly transported during Prohibition in boot (6) BROGAN
20 Beat sleuth, robbing banks (5)THROB
21 Bar in East End (5) ESTOP
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
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The Phantom
Across
8 Ornamental cover camouflages a compartment (6)
9 Succeeded in winning a term somehow against the tide (8)
10 Trampling grass banks Penny felt upset (8)
11 Bring in police to break up riot (6)
12 Sacks comprising black strands (6)
13 Catching unruly boy barging in? On the contrary (8)
15 Tramp losing direction stumbles round a corner (7)
17 Will bishop start off with prayer? (7)
20 Active Greek staying healthy cartwheels regularly (8)
22 Resolved due to change in plan (6)
23 Specific tips from detective to follow (6)
25 Studied different verbs in reference book (8)
26 Often duel’s intended as a challenge (8)
27 Medicine/drug having no function in cosmetic (6)
Down
1 Tailor reluctant to stitch rice bags (8)
2 Carry money in advance; cash, primarily in foreign currency trade (10)
3 Prodigy is invariably first in class (6)
4 Synthetic glue to cover crack in gear (7)
5 When provoked keep quiet, take a breath (8)
6 Turning up in usual joint for gin (4)
7 Empty building filled with rice husk (6)
14 Fix sign around hairpin bend showing limits (10)
16 Inform about terrorists’ revolt subsiding (8)
18 Reminder making one nervous (8)
19 Two-wheeler firm opens new store (7)
21 Support beneath terrace shifts position to sway unsteadily (6)
22 Old weapon’s missing part kept in condition (6)
24 Pivot of a figure pirouetting (4)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle8446487.ece
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Across
8 Ornamental cover camouflages a compartment (6)
9 Succeeded in winning a term somehow against the tide (8)
10 Trampling grass banks Penny felt upset (8)
11 Bring in police to break up riot (6)
12 Sacks comprising black strands (6)
13 Catching unruly boy barging in? On the contrary (8) GRABBING
15 Tramp losing direction stumbles round a corner (7)
17 Will bishop start off with prayer? (7) BEQUEST
20 Active Greek staying healthy cartwheels regularly (8)
22 Resolved due to change in plan (6) MADEUP
23 Specific tips from detective to follow (6)
25 Studied different verbs in reference book (8) OBSERVED
26 Often duel’s intended as a challenge (8)
27 Medicine/drug having no function in cosmetic (6) EMETIC
Down
1 Tailor reluctant to stitch rice bags (8)
2 Carry money in advance; cash, primarily in foreign currency trade (10)
3 Prodigy is invariably first in class (6)
4 Synthetic glue to cover crack in gear (7)
5 When provoked keep quiet, take a breath (8)
6 Turning up in usual joint for gin (4)
7 Empty building filled with rice husk (6)
14 Fix sign around hairpin bend showing limits (10)
16 Inform about terrorists’ revolt subsiding (8)
18 Reminder making one nervous (8)
19 Two-wheeler firm opens new store (7)
21 Support beneath terrace shifts position to sway unsteadily (6)
22 Old weapon’s missing part kept in condition (6)
24 Pivot of a figure pirouetting (4)