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

Across
9 Pray to a destroyer, perhaps to spare academician with love (7) WORSHIP
10 Silicate compound I dug out is flexible (7) ELASTIC
11 A flat-bottomed barge is more weightless (7) LIGHTER
12 Induce heart attacks, maybe in the shakeout (7) ATTRACT
13 Valued the estate of a friend's daughter (9) ESTIMATED
15 About a Hindu leader in a country... (5)
16 ... communist maybe, badly cursed, having no money, degraded (7)
19 Postponed dance inauguration to end of June, acted without brain (7)
20 Good article written on orchestra leader's instrument (5)
21 Takes away vehicle reversing at junction, right before work on Sabbath (9)
25 Extra played antihero without ego (7)
26 Next remedy somewhat radical (7)
28 Moving player to boundary for finals (7)
29 Pretending as king did confuse (7)

Down
1 Let back wife inside by five, sweetheart by midnight (6)
2 Bay during summer end is sunny (6)
3 Close shave, had unknowingly thrashed leaders (4)
4 Phantom's a special setter, right on top in teasers (6)
5 King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated (8)
6 Fastidious character with one dog roaming around Los Angeles (10)
7 Yes, tidal waves are seen regularly (8)
8 Supreme Court to come back on the state of the nation (8)
14 Instrument for second umpire, to essentially indicate run out call (10)
16 Replayed dance tape, tripping in grass (8)
17 Suit princess with a doctor, new at outskirts of Damascus (8)
18 Anguish of daughter is, trees being felled without bearing on society (8)
22 Suspends first meal of the day, to avoid fat (6)
23 Caught Rosy taking setter's shirt and money in bank account (6)
24 Sweden guided on original design of electronic vehicle (6)
27 The innovative divisional engineer sources current (4)

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Across
9 Pray to a destroyer, perhaps to spare academician with love (7) WORSHIP
10 Silicate compound I dug out is flexible (7) ELASTIC
11 A flat-bottomed barge is more weightless (7) LIGHTER
12 Induce heart attacks, maybe in the shakeout (7) ATTRACT
13 Valued the estate of a friend's daughter (9) ESTIMATED
15 About a Hindu leader in a country... (5)
16 ... communist maybe, badly cursed, having no money, degraded (7)
19 Postponed dance inauguration to end of June, acted without brain (7) DELAYED
20 Good article written on orchestra leader's instrument (5)
21 Takes away vehicle reversing at junction, right before work on Sabbath (9)
25 Extra played antihero without ego (7)
26 Next remedy somewhat radical (7)
28 Moving player to boundary for finals (7)
29 Pretending as king did confuse (7)

Down
1 Let back wife inside by five, sweetheart by midnight (6) TWELVE
2 Bay during summer end is sunny (6)
3 Close shave, had unknowingly thrashed leaders (4)
4 Phantom's a special setter, right on top in teasers (6)
5 King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated (8) REWARDED
6 Fastidious character with one dog roaming around Los Angeles (10) PARTICULAR
7 Yes, tidal waves are seen regularly (8)
8 Supreme Court to come back on the state of the nation (8) SCOTLAND
14 Instrument for second umpire, to essentially indicate run out call (10)
16 Replayed dance tape, tripping in grass (8)
17 Suit princess with a doctor, new at outskirts of Damascus (8)
18 Anguish of daughter is, trees being felled without bearing on society (8)
22 Suspends first meal of the day, to avoid fat (6)
23 Caught Rosy taking setter's shirt and money in bank account (6)
24 Sweden guided on original design of electronic vehicle (6)
27 The innovative divisional engineer sources current (4)

Across
9 Pray to a destroyer, perhaps to spare academician with love (7) WORSHIP
10 Silicate compound I dug out is flexible (7) ELASTIC
11 A flat-bottomed barge is more weightless (7) LIGHTER
12 Induce heart attacks, maybe in the shakeout (7) ATTRACT
13 Valued the estate of a friend's daughter (9) ESTIMATED
15 About a Hindu leader in a country... (5)
16 ... communist maybe, badly cursed, having no money, degraded (7)
19 Postponed dance inauguration to end of June, acted without brain (7) DELAYED
20 Good article written on orchestra leader's instrument (5)
21 Takes away vehicle reversing at junction, right before work on Sabbath (9)
25 Extra played antihero without ego (7)ANOTHER
26 Next remedy somewhat radical (7)EXTREME
28 Moving player to boundary for finals (7)
29 Pretending as king did confuse (7)

Down
1 Let back wife inside by five, sweetheart by midnight (6) TWELVE
2 Bay during summer end is sunny (6)BRIGHT
3 Close shave, had unknowingly thrashed leaders (4)SHUT
4 Phantom's a special setter, right on top in teasers (6)
5 King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated (8) REWARDED
6 Fastidious character with one dog roaming around Los Angeles (10) PARTICULAR
7 Yes, tidal waves are seen regularly (8)STEADILY
8 Supreme Court to come back on the state of the nation (8) SCOTLAND
14 Instrument for second umpire, to essentially indicate run out call (10)
16 Replayed dance tape, tripping in grass (8)
17 Suit princess with a doctor, new at outskirts of Damascus (8)
18 Anguish of daughter is, trees being felled without bearing on society (8)
22 Suspends first meal of the day, to avoid fat (6)
23 Caught Rosy taking setter's shirt and money in bank account (6)
24 Sweden guided on original design of electronic vehicle (6)
27 The innovative divisional engineer sources current (4)

Across
9 Pray to a destroyer, perhaps to spare academician with love (7) WORSHIP
10 Silicate compound I dug out is flexible (7) ELASTIC
11 A flat-bottomed barge is more weightless (7) LIGHTER
12 Induce heart attacks, maybe in the shakeout (7) ATTRACT
13 Valued the estate of a friend's daughter (9) ESTIMATED
15 About a Hindu leader in a country... (5)
16 ... communist maybe, badly cursed, having no money, degraded (7)
19 Postponed dance inauguration to end of June, acted without brain (7) DELAYED
20 Good article written on orchestra leader's instrument (5)
21 Takes away vehicle reversing at junction, right before work on Sabbath (9)
25 Extra played antihero without ego (7) ANOTHER
26 Next remedy somewhat radical (7) EXTREME
28 Moving player to boundary for finals (7)
29 Pretending as king did confuse (7)

Down
1 Let back wife inside by five, sweetheart by midnight (6) TWELVE
2 Bay during summer end is sunny (6) BRIGHT
3 Close shave, had unknowingly thrashed leaders (4) SHUT
4 Phantom's a special setter, right on top in teasers (6) SPIRIT
5 King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated (8) REWARDED
6 Fastidious character with one dog roaming around Los Angeles (10) PARTICULAR
7 Yes, tidal waves are seen regularly (8) STEADILY
8 Supreme Court to come back on the state of the nation (8) SCOTLAND
14 Instrument for second umpire, to essentially indicate run out call (10) MICROPHONE
16 Replayed dance tape, tripping in grass (8)
17 Suit princess with a doctor, new at outskirts of Damascus (8)
18 Anguish of daughter is, trees being felled without bearing on society (8)
22 Suspends first meal of the day, to avoid fat (6) [
23 Caught Rosy taking setter's shirt and money in bank account (6) CREDIT
24 Sweden guided on original design of electronic vehicle (6) SLEDGE
27 The innovative divisional engineer sources current (4) TIDE

Across
9 Pray to a destroyer, perhaps to spare academician with love (7) WORSHIP
10 Silicate compound I dug out is flexible (7) ELASTIC
11 A flat-bottomed barge is more weightless (7) LIGHTER
12 Induce heart attacks, maybe in the shakeout (7) ATTRACT
13 Valued the estate of a friend's daughter (9) ESTIMATED
15 About a Hindu leader in a country... (5)CHINA
16 ... communist maybe, badly cursed, having no money, degraded (7)REDUCED
19 Postponed dance inauguration to end of June, acted without brain (7) DELAYED
20 Good article written on orchestra leader's instrument (5)PIANO
21 Takes away vehicle reversing at junction, right before work on Sabbath (9)SUBTRACTS
25 Extra played antihero without ego (7) ANOTHER
26 Next remedy somewhat radical (7) EXTREME
28 Moving player to boundary for finals (7)ENDINGS
29 Pretending as king did confuse (7)KIDDING

Down
1 Let back wife inside by five, sweetheart by midnight (6) TWELVE
2 Bay during summer end is sunny (6) BRIGHT
3 Close shave, had unknowingly thrashed leaders (4) SHUT
4 Phantom's a special setter, right on top in teasers (6) SPIRIT
5 King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated (8) REWARDED
6 Fastidious character with one dog roaming around Los Angeles (10) PARTICULAR
7 Yes, tidal waves are seen regularly (8) STEADILY
8 Supreme Court to come back on the state of the nation (8) SCOTLAND
14 Instrument for second umpire, to essentially indicate run out call (10) MICROPHONE
16 Replayed dance tape, tripping in grass (8)REPEATED
17 Suit princess with a doctor, new at outskirts of Damascus (8)DIAMONDS
18 Anguish of daughter is, trees being felled without bearing on society (8)DISTRESS
22 Suspends first meal of the day, to avoid fat (6)BREAK
23 Caught Rosy taking setter's shirt and money in bank account (6) CREDIT
24 Sweden guided on original design of electronic vehicle (6) SLEDGE
27 The innovative divisional engineer sources current (4) TIDE

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

Across
1 Accept nude form though not entirely pleasing (10)
6 Aged American sweetheart died (4)
10 Applaud directors bringing film production tool (9)
11 Fabrication in article on stranger (5)
12 Pertaining to a question about goat in the river, Henry gave a slip (13) INTERROGATIVE
14 Dead in emergency room having temperature (5) INERT
15 No: Good man should not have kinky sex in mysterious galaxies with wistfulness (9) NOSTALGIA
17 Space traveller absent on a trip to Saturn (9) ASTRONAUT
21 Bishop's almanac contains hymn (5) PSALM
22 Nice narration about rebirth (13)
24 Host emerging markets' chief executive leaders at Spain (5)
25 Data point on situation mostly is taken with nervousness (9)
26 Discharges father by end of day, son to follow (4)
27 Adverse reaction about book with acceptable exploits (10)

Down
1 Trusting LAN Circuit is wrong (10)
2 A division of soldiers trooped first to the flat (9)
3 Bare act possibly (7)
4 Say, a philosopher has no man for company (7)
5 Closes around strategy that is upright (7)
7 Dazzle, soar with energy (5)
8 Depression and gale in coast ends (4)
9 Paint a new film, perhaps (6)
13 Instruments invented by innovative Roman Catholics to remove clot (10)
16 Professional combatant is happy carrying one on a mountain (9)
18 No vital reading on Charlemagne's paladin, perhaps (6)
19 All set to leave with Frenchman charged with crime (7)
20 Segment of 100 meter race at patio (7)
21 Chief of Police Botham, say is on time to get the musician (7)
22 Unsteady Rambo overturns car, kills youth leaders (5)
23 Assist man to elope often (4)

Across
1 Accept nude form though not entirely pleasing (10)
6 Aged American sweetheart died (4)
10 Applaud directors bringing film production tool (9)
11 Fabrication in article on stranger (5)
12 Pertaining to a question about goat in the river, Henry gave a slip (13) INTERROGATIVE
14 Dead in emergency room having temperature (5) INERT
15 No: Good man should not have kinky sex in mysterious galaxies with wistfulness (9) NOSTALGIA
17 Space traveller absent on a trip to Saturn (9) ASTRONAUT
21 Bishop's almanac contains hymn (5) PSALM
22 Nice narration about rebirth (13)REINCARNATION
24 Host emerging markets' chief executive leaders at Spain (5)
25 Data point on situation mostly is taken with nervousness (9)
26 Discharges father by end of day, son to follow (4)
27 Adverse reaction about book with acceptable exploits (10)

Down
1 Trusting LAN Circuit is wrong (10)
2 A division of soldiers trooped first to the flat (9)
3 Bare act possibly (7)CABARET
4 Say, a philosopher has no man for company (7)
5 Closes around strategy that is upright (7)
7 Dazzle, soar with energy (5)
8 Depression and gale in coast ends (4)
9 Paint a new film, perhaps (6)
13 Instruments invented by innovative Roman Catholics to remove clot (10)
16 Professional combatant is happy carrying one on a mountain (9)GLADIATOR
18 No vital reading on Charlemagne's paladin, perhaps (6)
19 All set to leave with Frenchman charged with crime (7)ACCUSED
20 Segment of 100 meter race at patio (7)TERRACE
21 Chief of Police Botham, say is on time to get the musician (7)
22 Unsteady Rambo overturns car, kills youth leaders (5)
23 Assist man to elope often (4)

Across
1 Accept nude form though not entirely pleasing (10)
6 Aged American sweetheart died (4)
10 Applaud directors bringing film production tool (9)
11 Fabrication in article on stranger (5)
12 Pertaining to a question about goat in the river, Henry gave a slip (13) INTERROGATIVE
14 Dead in emergency room having temperature (5) INERT
15 No: Good man should not have kinky sex in mysterious galaxies with wistfulness (9) NOSTALGIA
17 Space traveller absent on a trip to Saturn (9) ASTRONAUT
21 Bishop's almanac contains hymn (5) PSALM
22 Nice narration about rebirth (13)REINCARNATION
24 Host emerging markets' chief executive leaders at Spain (5)
25 Data point on situation mostly is taken with nervousness (9)
26 Discharges father by end of day, son to follow (4) PAYS
27 Adverse reaction about book with acceptable exploits (10)

Down
1 Trusting LAN Circuit is wrong (10) UNCRITICAL
2 A division of soldiers trooped first to the flat (9)
3 Bare act possibly (7)CABARET
4 Say, a philosopher has no man for company (7)
5 Closes around strategy that is upright (7)
7 Dazzle, soar with energy (5)
8 Depression and gale in coast ends (4)
9 Paint a new film, perhaps (6)
13 Instruments invented by innovative Roman Catholics to remove clot (10) HARMONICAS
16 Professional combatant is happy carrying one on a mountain (9)GLADIATOR
18 No vital reading on Charlemagne's paladin, perhaps (6)
19 All set to leave with Frenchman charged with crime (7)ACCUSED
20 Segment of 100 meter race at patio (7)TERRACE
21 Chief of Police Botham, say is on time to get the musician (7) PIANIST
22 Unsteady Rambo overturns car, kills youth leaders (5) ROCKY
23 Assist man to elope often (4)

Across
1 Accept nude form though not entirely pleasing (10)UNACCEPTED
6 Aged American sweetheart died (4)USED
10 Applaud directors bringing film production tool (9)CLAPBOARD
11 Fabrication in article on stranger (5)ALIEN
12 Pertaining to a question about goat in the river, Henry gave a slip (13) INTERROGATIVE
14 Dead in emergency room having temperature (5) INERT
15 No: Good man should not have kinky sex in mysterious galaxies with wistfulness (9) NOSTALGIA
17 Space traveller absent on a trip to Saturn (9) ASTRONAUT
21 Bishop's almanac contains hymn (5) PSALM
22 Nice narration about rebirth (13)REINCARNATION
24 Host emerging markets' chief executive leaders at Spain (5)EMCEE
25 Data point on situation mostly is taken with nervousness (9)STATISTIC
26 Discharges father by end of day, son to follow (4) PAYS
27 Adverse reaction about book with acceptable exploits (10)ADVENTURES

Down
1 Trusting LAN Circuit is wrong (10) UNCRITICAL
2 A division of soldiers trooped first to the flat (9)APARTMENT
3 Bare act possibly (7)CABARET
4 Say, a philosopher has no man for company (7)PLATOON
5 Closes around strategy that is upright (7)ENDWAYS
7 Dazzle, soar with energy (5)SHINE
8 Depression and gale in coast ends (4)DENT
9 Paint a new film, perhaps (6)PATINA
13 Instruments invented by innovative Roman Catholics to remove clot (10) HARMONICAS
16 Professional combatant is happy carrying one on a mountain (9)GLADIATOR
18 No vital reading on Charlemagne's paladin, perhaps (6)OLIVER
19 All set to leave with Frenchman charged with crime (7)ACCUSED
20 Segment of 100 meter race at patio (7)TERRACE
21 Chief of Police Botham, say is on time to get the musician (7) PIANIST
22 Unsteady Rambo overturns car, kills youth leaders (5) ROCKY
23 Assist man to elope often (4)HELP

:clap::clap::clap: Many answers are movie names which are Oscar entrants!

Across
1 Shapes resistance to Homi's BARC initiative (6) RHOMBI
4 Liveliest police officer stops agents with a touch of taser (8) SPICIEST
10 Too big on regal upheaval (9) OVERLARGE
11 The same in voice quality (5) EQUAL
12 Warns King & Queen perhaps (5)
13 Create ski resort for a person from the rink (3-6)ICE-SKATER
14 Imposing theologian is taken in for dry dessert (7)
16 Store backing a vehicle (4)
19 Chi takes Sam back for a feast (4)
21 Quiz the French taking King's support (7)
24 Five in Society to survey a visual defect (6-3)
25 An age of Regency clergy (5)
26 A ring is full of activity (5)
27 Drunk staff abuse inside bars at the back of ship (9)
28 Fearing low grade analysis (8)
29 Adjusts wrong signal (6)
Down
1 Engage engineers at first to take possession again (8)
2 Cancel additional travel (8)
3 British measure for ringers (5)
5 Unveil a gift (7)
6 Thwart investigation by spouse (9)
7 Rejoices in former partner's unholy lust (6)
8 Farmers' league abandoned floor workers (6)
9 Twisting method's right for a gin cocktail (6)
15 Protected claim of Indian sage's last letter (9)
17 Encouraging to grasp cold hose (8)
18 Delivers rents for a second time? (8)
20 Alleviate tiny number under some scheme (7)
21 Peg's unavailable to start (3,3)
22 Is earth surrounded by water? (6)
23 Sweet of engineer to support vacation of half a month again (6)
25 Noel's automobile has nothing left (5)


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Across
1 Shapes resistance to Homi's BARC initiative (6) RHOMBI
4 Liveliest police officer stops agents with a touch of taser (8) SPICIEST
10 Too big on regal upheaval (9) OVERLARGE
11 The same in voice quality (5) EQUAL
12 Warns King & Queen perhaps (5)
13 Create ski resort for a person from the rink (3-6)ICE-SKATER
14 Imposing theologian is taken in for dry dessert (7)
16 Store backing a vehicle (4)TRAM
19 Chi takes Sam back for a feast (4)
21 Quiz the French taking King's support (7)
24 Five in Society to survey a visual defect (6-3)
25 An age of Regency clergy (5)CYCLE
26 A ring is full of activity (5)ABUZZ
27 Drunk staff abuse inside bars at the back of ship (9)
28 Fearing low grade analysis (8)
29 Adjusts wrong signal (6)ALIGNS
Down
1 Engage engineers at first to take possession again (8)
2 Cancel additional travel (8)
3 British measure for ringers (5)
5 Unveil a gift (7)PRESENT
6 Thwart investigation by spouse (9)
7 Rejoices in former partner's unholy lust (6)
8 Farmers' league abandoned floor workers (6)
9 Twisting method's right for a gin cocktail (6)
15 Protected claim of Indian sage's last letter (9)
17 Encouraging to grasp cold hose (8)
18 Delivers rents for a second time? (8)
20 Alleviate tiny number under some scheme (7)
21 Peg's unavailable to start (3,3)
22 Is earth surrounded by water? (6)
23 Sweet of engineer to support vacation of half a month again (6)
25 Noel's automobile has nothing left (5)

Across
1 Shapes resistance to Homi's BARC initiative (6) RHOMBI
4 Liveliest police officer stops agents with a touch of taser (8) SPICIEST
10 Too big on regal upheaval (9) OVERLARGE
11 The same in voice quality (5) EQUAL
12 Warns King & Queen perhaps (5)
13 Create ski resort for a person from the rink (3-6)ICE-SKATER
14 Imposing theologian is taken in for dry dessert (7)
16 Store backing a vehicle (4)TRAM
19 Chi takes Sam back for a feast (4)
21 Quiz the French taking King's support (7)
24 Five in Society to survey a visual defect (6-3)
25 An age of Regency clergy (5)CYCLE
26 A ring is full of activity (5)ABUZZ
27 Drunk staff abuse inside bars at the back of ship (9)
28 Fearing low grade analysis (8)
29 Adjusts wrong signal (6)ALIGNS
Down
1 Engage engineers at first to take possession again (8) REOCCUPY
2 Cancel additional travel (8) OVERRIDE
3 British measure for ringers (5)
5 Unveil a gift (7)PRESENT
6 Thwart investigation by spouse (9)
7 Rejoices in former partner's unholy lust (6)
8 Farmers' league abandoned floor workers (6) TILERS
9 Twisting method's right for a gin cocktail (6)
15 Protected claim of Indian sage's last letter (9)
17 Encouraging to grasp cold hose (8)
18 Delivers rents for a second time? (8) RELEASES
20 Alleviate tiny number under some scheme (7)
21 Peg's unavailable to start (3,3)
22 Is earth surrounded by water? (6)
23 Sweet of engineer to support vacation of half a month again (6)
25 Noel's automobile has nothing left (5) CAROL

Across
1 Shapes resistance to Homi's BARC initiative (6) RHOMBI
4 Liveliest police officer stops agents with a touch of taser (8) SPICIEST
10 Too big on regal upheaval (9) OVERLARGE
11 The same in voice quality (5) EQUAL
12 Warns King & Queen perhaps (5)CARDS
13 Create ski resort for a person from the rink (3-6)ICE-SKATER
14 Imposing theologian is taken in for dry dessert (7)PUDDING
16 Store backing a vehicle (4)TRAM
19 Chi takes Sam back for a feast (4)XMAS
21 Quiz the French taking King's support (7)TRESTLE
24 Five in Society to survey a visual defect (6-3)SQUINT-EYE
25 An age of Regency clergy (5)CYCLE
26 A ring is full of activity (5)ABUZZ
27 Drunk staff abuse inside bars at the back of ship (9)TAFFRAILS
28 Fearing low grade analysis (8)DREADING
29 Adjusts wrong signal (6)ALIGNS
Down
1 Engage engineers at first to take possession again (8) REOCCUPY
2 Cancel additional travel (8) OVERRIDE
3 British measure for ringers (5)BELLS
5 Unveil a gift (7)PRESENT
6 Thwart investigation by spouse (9)CHECKMATE
7 Rejoices in former partner's unholy lust (6)EXULTS
8 Farmers' league abandoned floor workers (6) TILERS
9 Twisting method's right for a gin cocktail (6)ARCING
15 Protected claim of Indian sage's last letter (9)IMMUNIZED
17 Encouraging to grasp cold hose (8)STOCKING
18 Delivers rents for a second time? (8) RELEASES
20 Alleviate tiny number under some scheme (7)SWEETEN
21 Peg's unavailable to start (3,3)TEE OFF
22 Is earth surrounded by water? (6)ISLAND
23 Sweet of engineer to support vacation of half a month again (6)JUJUBE
25 Noel's automobile has nothing left (5) CAROL

:clap::clap::clap: A double pangram celebrating Christmas, a birthday gift from the setter!

MERRYCHRISTMAS

Across
8 Alpha leaves Beta with hot queen (4) BETH
9 Telecommunications without minutest components can be cost-effective (10) ECONOMICAL
10 Bore my developed foetus (6) EMBRYO
11 Curdled foodstuffs for pains after endless exercise (8) YOGHURTS
12 Bovine amphibian creature (8) BULLFROB
14 Six rings, though endless and recast, are uncontaminated (6)
16 Second-hand American edition (4)
17 Angry because this type of clue does not have the first letter (5)
18 A sort of vote (4)
19 Harbour a mad, sly, upper-class male (6)
21 Pants and pockets (8)
23 Animals control animals (8)
26 Pop's stout is placed in front of that lady (6)
27 Alas, Tuscan turns into a presenter (5,5)
28 Coward, maybe, but no base learner (4)

Down
1 Sir, Burmese organisation replenishes money spent (10)
2 Laughed comically, "Under-clothed, not nude" (8)
3 American city has one red painter (6)
4 Sacred part of Soho lyceum (4)
5 Pardons counterfeits around four (8)
6 Drink a type of confectionery without ice (6)
7 Lure graduate with sex-appeal (4)
13 Great MC's spirit (5)
15 Meddled in fire tender reconstruction (10)
17 Start company with some soldiers and an engineer (8)
18 Calling on six posing after departure of model (8)
20 This will sometimes be more than the width of rood in the middle of this grid (6)
22 Ring a marine creature? That's stupid (6)
24 Test once before morning (4)
25 Way regularly found in Rio ward (4)

MERRYCHRISTMAS

Across
8 Alpha leaves Beta with hot queen (4) BETH
9 Telecommunications without minutest components can be cost-effective (10) ECONOMICAL
10 Bore my developed foetus (6) EMBRYO
11 Curdled foodstuffs for pains after endless exercise (8) YOGHURTS
12 Bovine amphibian creature (8) BULLFROB
14 Six rings, though endless and recast, are uncontaminated (6)
16 Second-hand American edition (4) USED
17 Angry because this type of clue does not have the first letter (5)
18 A sort of vote (4)
19 Harbour a mad, sly, upper-class male (6)
21 Pants and pockets (8)
23 Animals control animals (8)
26 Pop's stout is placed in front of that lady (6)
27 Alas, Tuscan turns into a presenter (5,5)
28 Coward, maybe, but no base learner (4)

Down
1 Sir, Burmese organisation replenishes money spent (10)
2 Laughed comically, "Under-clothed, not nude" (8)
3 American city has one red painter (6)
4 Sacred part of Soho lyceum (4)
5 Pardons counterfeits around four (8)
6 Drink a type of confectionery without ice (6)
7 Lure graduate with sex-appeal (4) BAIT
13 Great MC's spirit (5)
15 Meddled in fire tender reconstruction (10) INTERFERED
17 Start company with some soldiers and an engineer (8)
18 Calling on six posing after departure of model (8)
20 This will sometimes be more than the width of rood in the middle of this grid (6)
22 Ring a marine creature? That's stupid (6)
24 Test once before morning (4) EXAM
25 Way regularly found in Rio ward (4) ROAD

MERRYCHRISTMAS

Across
8 Alpha leaves Beta with hot queen (4) BETH
9 Telecommunications without minutest components can be cost-effective (10) ECONOMICAL
10 Bore my developed foetus (6) EMBRYO
11 Curdled foodstuffs for pains after endless exercise (8) YOGHURTS
12 Bovine amphibian creature (8) BULLFROB
14 Six rings, though endless and recast, are uncontaminated (6)
16 Second-hand American edition (4) USED
17 Angry because this type of clue does not have the first letter (5)CROSS
18 A sort of vote (4)VETO
19 Harbour a mad, sly, upper-class male (6)
21 Pants and pockets (8)
23 Animals control animals (8)
26 Pop's stout is placed in front of that lady (6)
27 Alas, Tuscan turns into a presenter (5,5)
28 Coward, maybe, but no base learner (4)

Down
1 Sir, Burmese organisation replenishes money spent (10)REIMBURSE
2 Laughed comically, "Under-clothed, not nude" (8)
3 American city has one red painter (6)
4 Sacred part of Soho lyceum (4)HOLY
5 Pardons counterfeits around four (8)FORGIVES
6 Drink a type of confectionery without ice (6)
7 Lure graduate with sex-appeal (4) BAIT
13 Great MC's spirit (5)
15 Meddled in fire tender reconstruction (10) INTERFERED
17 Start company with some soldiers and an engineer (8)
18 Calling on six posing after departure of model (8)
20 This will sometimes be more than the width of rood in the middle of this grid (6)
22 Ring a marine creature? That's stupid (6)
24 Test once before morning (4) EXAM
25 Way regularly found in Rio ward (4) ROAD

Across
8 Alpha leaves Beta with hot queen (4) BETH
9 Telecommunications without minutest components can be cost-effective (10) ECONOMICAL
10 Bore my developed foetus (6) EMBRYO
11 Curdled foodstuffs for pains after endless exercise (8) YOGHURTS
12 Bovine amphibian creature (8) BULLFROG
14 Six rings, though endless and recast, are uncontaminated (6)
16 Second-hand American edition (4) USED
17 Angry because this type of clue does not have the first letter (5)CROSS
18 A sort of vote (4)VETO
19 Harbour a mad, sly, upper-class male (6)
21 Pants and pockets (8) TROUSERS
23 Animals control animals (8) REINDEER
26 Pop's stout is placed in front of that lady (6)FATHER
27 Alas, Tuscan turns into a presenter (5,5)
28 Coward, maybe, but no base learner (4)

Down
1 Sir, Burmese organisation replenishes money spent (10)REIMBURSES
2 Laughed comically, "Under-clothed, not nude" (8)
3 American city has one red painter (6) RENOIR
4 Sacred part of Soho lyceum (4)HOLY
5 Pardons counterfeits around four (8)FORGIVES
6 Drink a type of confectionery without ice (6)
7 Lure graduate with sex-appeal (4) BAIT
13 Great MC's spirit (5)
15 Meddled in fire tender reconstruction (10) INTERFERED
17 Start company with some soldiers and an engineer (8)
18 Calling on six posing after departure of model (8)
20 This will sometimes be more than the width of rood in the middle of this grid (6)
22 Ring a marine creature? That's stupid (6)OAFISH
24 Test once before morning (4) EXAM
25 Way regularly found in Rio ward (4) ROAD

Across
8 Alpha leaves Beta with hot queen (4) BETH
9 Telecommunications without minutest components can be cost-effective (10) ECONOMICAL
10 Bore my developed foetus (6) EMBRYO
11 Curdled foodstuffs for pains after endless exercise (8) YOGHURTS
12 Bovine amphibian creature (8) BULLFROG
14 Six rings, though endless and recast, are uncontaminated (6)VIRGIN
16 Second-hand American edition (4) USED
17 Angry because this type of clue does not have the first letter (5)CROSS
18 A sort of vote (4)VETO
19 Harbour a mad, sly, upper-class male (6)ASYLUM
21 Pants and pockets (8) TROUSERS
23 Animals control animals (8) REINDEER
26 Pop's stout is placed in front of that lady (6)FATHER
27 Alas, Tuscan turns into a presenter (5,5)SANTA CLAUS
28 Coward, maybe, but no base learner (4)NOEL

Down
1 Sir, Burmese organisation replenishes money spent (10)REIMBURSES
2 Laughed comically, "Under-clothed, not nude" (8)CHORTLE
3 American city has one red painter (6) RENOIR
4 Sacred part of Soho lyceum (4)HOLY
5 Pardons counterfeits around four (8)FORGIVES
6 Drink a type of confectionery without ice (6)LIQUOR
7 Lure graduate with sex-appeal (4) BAIT
13 Great MC's spirit (5)GHOST
15 Meddled in fire tender reconstruction (10) INTERFERED
17 Start company with some soldiers and an engineer (8)COMMENCE
18 Calling on six posing after departure of model (8)VISITING
20 This will sometimes be more than the width of rood in the middle of this grid (6)LENGTH
22 Ring a marine creature? That's stupid (6)OAFISH
24 Test once before morning (4) EXAM
25 Way regularly found in Rio ward (4) ROAD

:clap::clap::clap: An enjoyable Christmas puzzle!

Across
6 Muscle pain got by a student in fitness centre around Iowa (7)
7 Model mountains around large mountains (3, 4)
9 Bones that can be denoted by R’s? (5)
10 Cried out when divorced partner took… (9)
11 … 1500 Lira, ran off behind a high officer (7)
13 Look into rotten pomade (6)
15 Craft with riches employs royal office of finance (13)
19 Indian saint hugs old boy at tree (6)
20 Novel sort of hallows? (7)
23 Work, eat, retire and repeat (9)
24 Place where charged up union is dispersed (5)
26 A mutiny is emerging (7)
27 Facilitates message describing roofless cubicle (7)

Down
1 Assist worker (4)
2 Goods found in chaotic Erie are richer in yolk (6) EGGIER
3 Drunk tall rogue (5, 4) LAGER LOUT
4 Muscles pound before climbing road on mountains (8) LEVATORS
5 Stale Indian flour — not a food item. That’s nice! (3-7) OLD-MAIDISH
6 Bowl of paste that will explode(6)
7 “Think first, then proceed”— essential to tackling problems (4)
8 Student escapes stealing a short track (6) SIDING
12 A micro ring constitutes a sailboat configuration (7, 3)
14 Old US policy loans (4-5)
16 An accountant aimed to destroy the scientific community (8)
17 Liberians found in Western Europe (6)
18 Greek god around young nymphs (6)
21 Foundation layer? (6)
22 Tribal group’s biting tool (4)
25 Endless debate about test version (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5744710.ece

Across
6 Muscle pain got by a student in fitness centre around Iowa (7) MYALGIA
7 Model mountains around large mountains (3, 4)
9 Bones that can be denoted by R’s? (5) RADII
10 Cried out when divorced partner took… (9)
11 … 1500 Lira, ran off behind a high officer (7) ADMIRAL
13 Look into rotten pomade (6)
15 Craft with riches employs royal office of finance (13)
19 Indian saint hugs old boy at tree (6)
20 Novel sort of hallows? (7)
23 Work, eat, retire and repeat (9)
24 Place where charged up union is dispersed (5)
26 A mutiny is emerging (7) ARISING
27 Facilitates message describing roofless cubicle (7)

Down
1 Assist worker (4) HAND
2 Goods found in chaotic Erie are richer in yolk (6) EGGIER
3 Drunk tall rogue (5, 4) LAGER LOUT
4 Muscles pound before climbing road on mountains (8) LEVATORS
5 Stale Indian flour — not a food item. That’s nice! (3-7) OLD-MAIDISH
6 Bowl of paste that will explode(6)
7 “Think first, then proceed”— essential to tackling problems (4)
8 Student escapes stealing a short track (6) SIDING
12 A micro ring constitutes a sailboat configuration (7, 3)
14 Old US policy loans (4-5)
16 An accountant aimed to destroy the scientific community (8)
17 Liberians found in Western Europe (6)
18 Greek god around young nymphs (6)
21 Foundation layer? (6)
22 Tribal group’s biting tool (4)
25 Endless debate about test version (4)

Across
6 Muscle pain got by a student in fitness centre around Iowa (7) MYALGIA
7 Model mountains around large mountains (3, 4)
9 Bones that can be denoted by R’s? (5) RADII
10 Cried out when divorced partner took… (9)EXCLAIMED
11 … 1500 Lira, ran off behind a high officer (7) ADMIRAL
13 Look into rotten pomade (6)
15 Craft with riches employs royal office of finance (13)
19 Indian saint hugs old boy at tree (6)
20 Novel sort of hallows? (7)
23 Work, eat, retire and repeat (9)REITERATE
24 Place where charged up union is dispersed (5)
26 A mutiny is emerging (7) ARISING
27 Facilitates message describing roofless cubicle (7)

Down
1 Assist worker (4) HAND
2 Goods found in chaotic Erie are richer in yolk (6) EGGIER
3 Drunk tall rogue (5, 4) LAGER LOUT
4 Muscles pound before climbing road on mountains (8) LEVATORS
5 Stale Indian flour — not a food item. That’s nice! (3-7) OLD-MAIDISH
6 Bowl of paste that will explode(6)MORTAR
7 “Think first, then proceed”— essential to tackling problems (4)TACT
8 Student escapes stealing a short track (6) SIDING
12 A micro ring constitutes a sailboat configuration (7, 3)
14 Old US policy loans (4-5)
16 An accountant aimed to destroy the scientific community (8)
17 Liberians found in Western Europe (6)IBERIA
18 Greek god around young nymphs (6)
21 Foundation layer? (6)
22 Tribal group’s biting tool (4)
25 Endless debate about test version (4)

Across
6 Muscle pain got by a student in fitness centre around Iowa (7) MYALGIA
7 Model mountains around large mountains (3, 4)THE ALPS
9 Bones that can be denoted by R’s? (5) RADII
10 Cried out when divorced partner took… (9)EXCLAIMED
11 … 1500 Lira, ran off behind a high officer (7) ADMIRAL
13 Look into rotten pomade (6)LOTION
15 Craft with riches employs royal office of finance (13)TREASURESHIP
19 Indian saint hugs old boy at tree (6)BAOBAB
20 Novel sort of hallows? (7)DEATHLY
23 Work, eat, retire and repeat (9)REITERATE
24 Place where charged up union is dispersed (5)IMBED
26 A mutiny is emerging (7) ARISING
27 Facilitates message describing roofless cubicle (7)SMOOTHS

Down
1 Assist worker (4) HAND
2 Goods found in chaotic Erie are richer in yolk (6) EGGIER
3 Drunk tall rogue (5, 4) LAGER LOUT
4 Muscles pound before climbing road on mountains (8) LEVATORS
5 Stale Indian flour — not a food item. That’s nice! (3-7) OLD-MAIDISH
6 Bowl of paste that will explode(6)MORTAR
7 “Think first, then proceed”— essential to tackling problems (4)TACT
8 Student escapes stealing a short track (6) SIDING
12 A micro ring constitutes a sailboat configuration (7, 3)MARCONI RIG
14 Old US policy loans (4-5)LEND-LEASE
16 An accountant aimed to destroy the scientific community (8)ACADEMIA
17 Liberians found in Western Europe (6)IBERIA
18 Greek god around young nymphs (6)HYADES
21 Foundation layer? (6)AMIDOL
22 Tribal group’s biting tool (4)FANG
25 Endless debate about test version (4)BETA

:clap::clap::clap: A toughie!

Across
1 Bank has no source to money (6)
4 Tricks with a bit of ingenuity create chances (8)
10 Puts money into fashionable undergarments (7)
11 Female superhero? (4,3) IRON MAN
12 Settling for a young girl with a little intelligence (8) AGREEING
13 Calling for attention to that woman’s lost husband (6) CAREER
15 Hood and cape cover nocturnal being (4) COWL
17 Increase in regular charge (9) INFLATION
20 Adoring mail to one who would lend you a ‘Spinner’? (3,6)
21 Gamble on first letter or second letter (4)
24 Integrated and tuned properly with basic instruments (6)
25 You might need at least one to solve this clue (8)
28 Such a person has Cyclopean vision (3-4)
29 Sister has a civil engineer’s degrees (7)
30 Editor initially alters/changes Shelley’s conclusion on a type of wind (8)
31 That man’s back in vehicle reserved for those who are late (6)

Down
1 Compliance with a tender can put right initial errors (8)
2 Caught deliveries from fielding position (5)
3 Ate duck with that lady (6)
5 Spinner goes into that woman to produce successor (4)
6 Coal’s not burning due to liquids that prevent heating (8)
7 ‘No urn’ became disastrous; Cricket Australia left out champion (6,3)
8 Many a star’s hot (6)
9 Madness due to a tiny sin I made (9)
14 Draft some baffling clues endlessly and publish (9)
16 Exhaustion arises when thrashing and kicking husband out (9)
18 Commercial involving Jekyll finally taking ecstasy and his alter ego, organic compound (8)
19 Generosity left a really good engineer saving seventy euros, tops! (8)
22 Our ref resolved commotion (6)
23 Freedom for engineering prospect (6)
26 Provoke dog to follow lion regularly (5)
27 Poem on village’s kinky lady following Spinner without any top (4)

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Across
1 Bank has no source to money (6)
4 Tricks with a bit of ingenuity create chances (8)
10 Puts money into fashionable undergarments (7)
11 Female superhero? (4,3) IRON MAN
12 Settling for a young girl with a little intelligence (8) AGREEING
13 Calling for attention to that woman’s lost husband (6) CAREER
15 Hood and cape cover nocturnal being (4) COWL
17 Increase in regular charge (9) INFLATION
20 Adoring mail to one who would lend you a ‘Spinner’? (3,6) FAN LETTER
21 Gamble on first letter or second letter (4)
24 Integrated and tuned properly with basic instruments (6)
25 You might need at least one to solve this clue (8)
28 Such a person has Cyclopean vision (3-4) ONE-EYED
29 Sister has a civil engineer’s degrees (7)
30 Editor initially alters/changes Shelley’s conclusion on a type of wind (8) EASTERLY
31 That man’s back in vehicle reserved for those who are late (6)

Down
1 Compliance with a tender can put right initial errors (8)
2 Caught deliveries from fielding position (5)
3 Ate duck with that lady (6)
5 Spinner goes into that woman to produce successor (4)
6 Coal’s not burning due to liquids that prevent heating (8)
7 ‘No urn’ became disastrous; Cricket Australia left out champion (6,3)
8 Many a star’s hot (6)
9 Madness due to a tiny sin I made (9)
14 Draft some baffling clues endlessly and publish (9)
16 Exhaustion arises when thrashing and kicking husband out (9) WEARINESS
18 Commercial involving Jekyll finally taking ecstasy and his alter ego, organic compound (8) ALDEHYDE
19 Generosity left a really good engineer saving seventy euros, tops! (8)
22 Our ref resolved commotion (6)
23 Freedom for engineering prospect (6)
26 Provoke dog to follow lion regularly (5)
27 Poem on village’s kinky lady following Spinner without any top (4)

Across
1 Bank has no source to money (6)
4 Tricks with a bit of ingenuity create chances (8)
10 Puts money into fashionable undergarments (7)
11 Female superhero? (4,3) IRON MAN
12 Settling for a young girl with a little intelligence (8) AGREEING
13 Calling for attention to that woman’s lost husband (6) CAREER
15 Hood and cape cover nocturnal being (4) COWL
17 Increase in regular charge (9) INFLATION
20 Adoring mail to one who would lend you a ‘Spinner’? (3,6)FAN LETTER
21 Gamble on first letter or second letter (4)BETA
24 Integrated and tuned properly with basic instruments (6)
25 You might need at least one to solve this clue (8)
28 Such a person has Cyclopean vision (3-4)ONE-EYED
29 Sister has a civil engineer’s degrees (7)
30 Editor initially alters/changes Shelley’s conclusion on a type of wind (8)
31 That man’s back in vehicle reserved for those who are late (6)EASTERLY

Down
1 Compliance with a tender can put right initial errors (8)
2 Caught deliveries from fielding position (5)
3 Ate duck with that lady (6)
5 Spinner goes into that woman to produce successor (4)HEIR
6 Coal’s not burning due to liquids that prevent heating (8)COOLANTS
7 ‘No urn’ became disastrous; Cricket Australia left out champion (6,3)
8 Many a star’s hot (6)
9 Madness due to a tiny sin I made (9)ASININITY
14 Draft some baffling clues endlessly and publish (9)
16 Exhaustion arises when thrashing and kicking husband out (9)WEARINESS
18 Commercial involving Jekyll finally taking ecstasy and his alter ego, organic compound (8)ALDEHYDE
19 Generosity left a really good engineer saving seventy euros, tops! (8)
22 Our ref resolved commotion (6)FURORE
23 Freedom for engineering prospect (6)
26 Provoke dog to follow lion regularly (5)
27 Poem on village’s kinky lady following Spinner without any top (4)

Across
1 Bank has no source to money (6)
4 Tricks with a bit of ingenuity create chances (8)
10 Puts money into fashionable undergarments (7)
11 Female superhero? (4,3) IRON MAN
12 Settling for a young girl with a little intelligence (8) AGREEING
13 Calling for attention to that woman’s lost husband (6) CAREER
15 Hood and cape cover nocturnal being (4) COWL
17 Increase in regular charge (9) INFLATION
20 Adoring mail to one who would lend you a ‘Spinner’? (3,6)FAN LETTER
21 Gamble on first letter or second letter (4)BETA
24 Integrated and tuned properly with basic instruments (6)
25 You might need at least one to solve this clue (8) CROSSING
28 Such a person has Cyclopean vision (3-4)ONE-EYED
29 Sister has a civil engineer’s degrees (7)
30 Editor initially alters/changes Shelley’s conclusion on a type of wind (8) EASTERLY
31 That man’s back in vehicle reserved for those who are late (6) HEARSE

Down
1 Compliance with a tender can put right initial errors (8)
2 Caught deliveries from fielding position (5)
3 Ate duck with that lady (6)
5 Spinner goes into that woman to produce successor (4)HEIR
6 Coal’s not burning due to liquids that prevent heating (8)COOLANTS
7 ‘No urn’ became disastrous; Cricket Australia left out champion (6,3)
8 Many a star’s hot (6)
9 Madness due to a tiny sin I made (9)ASININITY
14 Draft some baffling clues endlessly and publish (9)
16 Exhaustion arises when thrashing and kicking husband out (9)WEARINESS
18 Commercial involving Jekyll finally taking ecstasy and his alter ego, organic compound (8)ALDEHYDE
19 Generosity left a really good engineer saving seventy euros, tops! (8) LARGESSE
22 Our ref resolved commotion (6)FURORE
23 Freedom for engineering prospect (6)
26 Provoke dog to follow lion regularly (5) INCUR
27 Poem on village’s kinky lady following Spinner without any top (4) IDYL

Across
1 Bank has no source to money (6)ASCENT
4 Tricks with a bit of ingenuity create chances (8)CHICANES
10 Puts money into fashionable undergarments (7)INVESTS
11 Female superhero? (4,3) IRON MAN
12 Settling for a young girl with a little intelligence (8) AGREEING
13 Calling for attention to that woman’s lost husband (6) CAREER
15 Hood and cape cover nocturnal being (4) COWL
17 Increase in regular charge (9) INFLATION
20 Adoring mail to one who would lend you a ‘Spinner’? (3,6)FAN LETTER
21 Gamble on first letter or second letter (4)BETA
24 Integrated and tuned properly with basic instruments (6)UNITED
25 You might need at least one to solve this clue (8) CROSSING
28 Such a person has Cyclopean vision (3-4)ONE-EYED
29 Sister has a civil engineer’s degrees (7)NUANCES
30 Editor initially alters/changes Shelley’s conclusion on a type of wind (8) EASTERLY
31 That man’s back in vehicle reserved for those who are late (6) HEARSE

Down
1 Compliance with a tender can put right initial errors (8)ABIDANCE
2 Caught deliveries from fielding position (5)COVER
3 Ate duck with that lady (6)NOSHED
5 Spinner goes into that woman to produce successor (4)HEIR
6 Coal’s not burning due to liquids that prevent heating (8)COOLANTS
7 ‘No urn’ became disastrous; Cricket Australia left out champion (6,3)NUMBER ONE
8 Many a star’s hot (6)SUNDRY
9 Madness due to a tiny sin I made (9)ASININITY
14 Draft some baffling clues endlessly and publish (9)BLUEPRINT
16 Exhaustion arises when thrashing and kicking husband out (9)WEARINESS
18 Commercial involving Jekyll finally taking ecstasy and his alter ego, organic compound (8)ALDEHYDE
19 Generosity left a really good engineer saving seventy euros, tops! (8) LARGESSE
22 Our ref resolved commotion (6)FURORE
23 Freedom for engineering prospect (6)ESCAPE
26 Provoke dog to follow lion regularly (5) INCUR
27 Poem on village’s kinky lady following Spinner without any top (4) IDYL

:clap::clap::clap: Spinner all over the web he has woven!:noteeth:

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4)
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10)
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9)
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4)
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5)
24 Play patience (9)
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4)

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10)
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5)
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7)
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)
8 Small old house in part of central London (4)
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14)
13 Promise action (10)
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)
21 Ring in private (5)
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4)

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Across
1 Live in big apartment (4) FLAT
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10) GOLDILOCKS
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9)
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4) THREE BLIND MICE
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5) NOISE
24 Play patience (9)
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4) GRIT

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10)
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5)
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7)
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)
8 Small old house in part of central London (4)
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14)
13 Promise action (10)
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)
21 Ring in private (5)
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4)

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4) FLAT
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10) GOLDILOCKS
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9)
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)FINCH
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4) THREE BLIND MICE
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5) NOISE
24 Play patience (9)
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)NIGHTDRESS
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4) GRIT

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10)
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5)
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)ORATION
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7)
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)LEFT HIGH AND DRY
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)CONSENSUS
8 Small old house in part of central London (4)
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14)
13 Promise action (10)
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)
21 Ring in private (5)
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4)

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4) FLAT
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10) GOLDILOCKS
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9) RUSTICATE
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)FINCH
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4) THREE BLIND MICE
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5) NOISE
24 Play patience (9)
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)NIGHTDRESS
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4) GRIT

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10) FORECASTLE
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5)
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)ORATION
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7)
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)LEFT HIGH AND DRY
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)CONSENSUS
8 Small old house in part of central London (4) SOHO
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14) DIVERTISSEMENT
13 Promise action (10)
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)EARTHLING
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)
21 Ring in private (5)
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4)

Refreshing to be back after a break.

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4) FLAT
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10) GOLDILOCKS
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9) RUSTICATE
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)FINCH
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4) THREE BLIND MICE
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5) NOISE
24 Play patience (9) TOLERANCE
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)NIGHTDRESS
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4) GRIT

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10) FORECASTLE
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5) ASSET
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)ORATION
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7) DIETERS
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)LEFT HIGH AND DRY
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)CONSENSUS
8 Small old house in part of central London (4) SOHO
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14) DIVERTISSEMENT
13 Promise action (10)
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)EARTHLING
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)
21 Ring in private (5) INNER
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4) ANON

Glad to see you back, CLUELESS! You could have wrapped up the puzzle since the deadline was over when you posted your answers!

Across
1 Live in big apartment (4) FLAT
3 Bullion is secure inside plant (10) GOLDILOCKS
10 Understood about blocking wily subterfuge to send down student (9) RUSTICATE
11 Bird in church, by font, initially (5)FINCH
12 Somehow wealthier, hence can afford firework (9,5) CATHERINE WHEEL
14 Tense, we brewed, and put in sugar (7) SWEETEN
16 Employs symbols in operation (5,2) SIGNS ON
17 Mrs Dalloway caught out in Greek city (7) LARISSA
19 Perhaps pens article about Ecstasy in Welsh city (7) SWANSEA
20 Children bet me I misinterpreted nursery rhyme (5,5,4) THREE BLIND MICE
23 One interrupting beak causes row (5) NOISE
24 Play patience (9) TOLERANCE
25 Frilly thing, clean item of bedwear (10)NIGHTDRESS
26 Strength of character in Educating Rita (4) GRIT

Down
1 Word of warning by man on board where the crew is housed (10) FORECASTLE
2 Useful thing, when fixed (5) ASSET
4 Speech from leader of Opposition on fixed allowance (7)ORATION
5 One inside discourages people trying to lose weight (7) DIETERS
6 Stranded, like Noah on Ararat? (4,4,3,3)LEFT HIGH AND DRY
7 Unanimity shown by clubs regarding count, we’re told (9)CONSENSUS
8 Small old house in part of central London (4) SOHO
9 Timidest trembling with nerves in ballet interlude (14) DIVERTISSEMENT
13 Promise action (10)ENGAGEMENT
15 Human organ - length shown in article (9)EARTHLING
18 Judge arrives carrying snack (7)ARBITER
19 More than one buckler, maybe, is held awkwardly on set, at first (7)SHIELDS
21 Ring in private (5) INNER
22 Clerical dignitary caught out immediately (4) ANON

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

I could have BUT for the jetlag.

Across
1 Close shortly before time is in order (4)
3 Manage to pull off part in comical medley with some humorous leads (10)
10 One can trash order (9)
11 Dislike stage having power cut (5)
12 Time to cut open stag for something meaty (7)
13 A newborn empire lost by exposing capital (7)
14 Editor after drinking a quarter is relaxed (5)
15 Old distressing term finally came to an end (7)
18 About to fill a tile with a touch of red feature (7)
21 A setter consumes bar dish (5)
24 Rent old tape for tiny one (7)
26 Showing mercy let nine off (7)
27 Watch royal one inside lofty nest (5)
28 Small parts come into play for specialist (9)
29 Keen to get aboard ship and win lottery (10)
30 Lives with the French in detached land (4)

Down
1 Not far from New York, houses are made black (6)
2 Frenchman occupies an average home/flat (9)
4 Shot tasted cold at first (7)
5 Cue plot twist having many parts (7)
6 Nuisance holding rubbish object (7)
7 I would love to include one masculine phrase (5)
8 Spoiled an electric unit lying within household borders (8)
9 Facing northbound ship taking gold to California (6)
16 Outbreaks possibly impede rise of science (9) EPIDEMICS
17 Initials of web address I type return explicit site — some server! (8) WAITRESS
19 Photograph miss tucked into a part of bra (5-2) CLOSE-UP
20 Small part of extremely economical event attracts men (7) ELEMENT
21 Ultimately compel intellectual to pick dresses for idiot (7) PILLOCK
22 Get up and work on new tissue (6)
23 Carving, say, with uncertainty initially (6)
25 A sad number die having drugs regularly (5)

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Quote:

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Originally Posted by CLUELESS

I could have BUT for the jetlag.

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Oh!:-D

Across
1 Close shortly before time is in order (4)
3 Manage to pull off part in comical medley with some humorous leads (10)
10 One can trash order (9)
11 Dislike stage having power cut (5)ODIUM
12 Time to cut open stag for something meaty (7)
13 A newborn empire lost by exposing capital (7)
14 Editor after drinking a quarter is relaxed (5)EASED
15 Old distressing term finally came to an end (7)
18 About to fill a tile with a touch of red feature (7)
21 A setter consumes bar dish (5)
24 Rent old tape for tiny one (7)
26 Showing mercy let nine off (7)LENIENT
27 Watch royal one inside lofty nest (5)
28 Small parts come into play for specialist (9)
29 Keen to get aboard ship and win lottery (10)SWEEPSTAKE
30 Lives with the French in detached land (4)ISLE

Down
1 Not far from New York, houses are made black (6)
2 Frenchman occupies an average home/flat (9)
4 Shot tasted cold at first (7)
5 Cue plot twist having many parts (7)
6 Nuisance holding rubbish object (7)
7 I would love to include one masculine phrase (5)
8 Spoiled an electric unit lying within household borders (8)
9 Facing northbound ship taking gold to California (6)
16 Outbreaks possibly impede rise of science (9) EPIDEMICS
17 Initials of web address I type return explicit site — some server! (8) WAITRESS
19 Photograph miss tucked into a part of bra (5-2) CLOSE-UP
20 Small part of extremely economical event attracts men (7) ELEMENT
21 Ultimately compel intellectual to pick dresses for idiot (7) PILLOCK
22 Get up and work on new tissue (6)
23 Carving, say, with uncertainty initially (6)
25 A sad number die having drugs regularly (5)

Across
1 Close shortly before time is in order (4)
3 Manage to pull off part in comical medley with some humorous leads (10)
10 One can trash order (9)
11 Dislike stage having power cut (5)ODIUM
12 Time to cut open stag for something meaty (7)
13 A newborn empire lost by exposing capital (7)
14 Editor after drinking a quarter is relaxed (5)EASED
15 Old distressing term finally came to an end (7)
18 About to fill a tile with a touch of red feature (7)
21 A setter consumes bar dish (5)
24 Rent old tape for tiny one (7) TADPOLE
26 Showing mercy let nine off (7)LENIENT
27 Watch royal one inside lofty nest (5)
28 Small parts come into play for specialist (9)
29 Keen to get aboard ship and win lottery (10)SWEEPSTAKE
30 Lives with the French in detached land (4)ISLE

Down
1 Not far from New York, houses are made black (6) NEARBY
2 Frenchman occupies an average home/flat (9) APARTMENT
4 Shot tasted cold at first (7)
5 Cue plot twist having many parts (7)
6 Nuisance holding rubbish object (7)
7 I would love to include one masculine phrase (5) IDIOM
8 Spoiled an electric unit lying within household borders (8)
9 Facing northbound ship taking gold to California (6)
16 Outbreaks possibly impede rise of science (9) EPIDEMICS
17 Initials of web address I type return explicit site — some server! (8) WAITRESS
19 Photograph miss tucked into a part of bra (5-2) CLOSE-UP
20 Small part of extremely economical event attracts men (7) ELEMENT
21 Ultimately compel intellectual to pick dresses for idiot (7) PILLOCK
22 Get up and work on new tissue (6)
23 Carving, say, with uncertainty initially (6)
25 A sad number die having drugs regularly (5) DIRGE

Across
1 Close shortly before time is in order (4)
3 Manage to pull off part in comical medley with some humorous leads (10)
10 One can trash order (9)
11 Dislike stage having power cut (5)ODIUM
12 Time to cut open stag for something meaty (7)
13 A newborn empire lost by exposing capital (7)
14 Editor after drinking a quarter is relaxed (5)EASED
15 Old distressing term finally came to an end (7) EXTREME
18 About to fill a tile with a touch of red feature (7)
21 A setter consumes bar dish (5)
24 Rent old tape for tiny one (7) TADPOLE
26 Showing mercy let nine off (7)LENIENT
27 Watch royal one inside lofty nest (5) EYRIE
28 Small parts come into play for specialist (9)
29 Keen to get aboard ship and win lottery (10)SWEEPSTAKE
30 Lives with the French in detached land (4)ISLE

Down
1 Not far from New York, houses are made black (6) NEARBY
2 Frenchman occupies an average home/flat (9) APARTMENT
4 Shot tasted cold at first (7) CLICKED
5 Cue plot twist having many parts (7) OCTUPLE
6 Nuisance holding rubbish object (7)
7 I would love to include one masculine phrase (5) IDIOM
8 Spoiled an electric unit lying within household borders (8) HAMPERED
9 Facing northbound ship taking gold to California (6)
16 Outbreaks possibly impede rise of science (9) EPIDEMICS
17 Initials of web address I type return explicit site — some server! (8) WAITRESS
19 Photograph miss tucked into a part of bra (5-2) CLOSE-UP
20 Small part of extremely economical event attracts men (7) ELEMENT
21 Ultimately compel intellectual to pick dresses for idiot (7) PILLOCK
22 Get up and work on new tissue (6)
23 Carving, say, with uncertainty initially (6)
25 A sad number die having drugs regularly (5) DIRGE