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

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6)
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9)
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4)
23 Discharge from space, say (5)
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6)
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7)
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6)
28 Support for marriage? (8)

Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8)
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7)
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6)
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4)
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3)
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7)
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6)
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5)
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8)
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8)
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7)
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6)
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6)
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9)
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4) IDEA
23 Discharge from space, say (5)
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6)
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7)
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6)
28 Support for marriage? (8)

Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8) ENTREATS
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7)
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6)
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4)
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3)
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7)
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6)
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5) STRAIGHT EDGES
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8) SWAMPIER
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8)
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7) EYEBROW
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6)
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6)
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9) IGNITABLE
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4) IDEA
23 Discharge from space, say (5) RHEUM
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6) ICE SKATER
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7)
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6)
28 Support for marriage? (8)
Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8) ENTREATS
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7)
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6)
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4)
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7) TRIVIAL
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6)
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5) STRAIGHT EDGES
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8) SWAMPIER
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8)
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7) EYEBROW
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6)
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6)
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9) IGNITABLE
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4) IDEA
23 Discharge from space, say (5) RHEUM
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6) ICE SKATER
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7)
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6)
28 Support for marriage? (8)
Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8) ENTREATS
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7) OVEREAT
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6) RELIEF
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4) PASSENGER LIST
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7) TRIVIAL
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6) ROTTEN
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5) STRAIGHT EDGES
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8) SWAMPIER
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8) MADRIGAL
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7) EYEBROW
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6)
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6)
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)TRELLIS
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)ELITE
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9) IGNITABLE
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4) IDEA
23 Discharge from space, say (5) RHEUM
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6) ICE SKATER
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7)
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6)
28 Support for marriage? (8)ESPOUSAL
Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8) ENTREATS
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7) OVEREAT
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6) RELIEF
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4) PASSENGER LIST
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3) UNCLE SAM
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7) TRIVIAL
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6) ROTTEN
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5) STRAIGHT EDGES
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8) SWAMPIER
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8) MADRIGAL
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7) EYEBROW
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)DETAILS
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6)
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)AKIMBO

Across
1 Tips goer offered for self-indulgent activities (3,5) EGO TRIPS
5 Model leaves new spiel (6) PATTER
9 Report is about royal supporter (7)TRELLIS
10 Concession given to this strange reasoner (7) SOPHIST
11 English pa? (5,4)
12 Best electronic lamp? (5)ELITE
13 Thanks — and thanks — to the industrial house (4) TATA
14 Make it big! Nile can be set on fire! (9) IGNITABLE correction IGNITIBLE
17 Such a vessel must be reliable in the main (9) SEAWORTHY
19 Notion I had advanced to each (4) IDEA
23 Discharge from space, say (5) RHEUM
24 One who goes on a roll on cold surface (3-6) ICE SKATER
25 Italian composer goes to court for decision (7) VERDICT
26 Leaving nothing out, mischievous boy gets in walking unevenly (7) GIMPING
27 Showy marble protected from moisture (6) TAWDRY
28 Support for marriage? (8)ESPOUSAL
Down
1 Begs the Bengali not to start parties (8) ENTREATS
2 More than satisfy about each kind of shirt (7) OVEREAT
3 Beams from fresh crews? (6) RELIEF
4 Alertness pigs, infuriated, manifest (9,4) PASSENGER LIST
6 Perfect symbol of Americana? (5,3) UNCLE SAM correction APPLE PIE
7 Rival IT conglomeration is insignificant (7) TRIVIAL
8 The state of Denmark in Hamlet’s days (6) ROTTEN
10 Staggered hits dazed rulers (8,5) STRAIGHT EDGES
15 Waded to landing ground — it’s more sodden (8) SWAMPIER
16 Song from mother on retreat about a girl on a trip (8) MADRIGAL
18 Some women have pluck to remove it (7) EYEBROW
20 Recounts where the devil is in? (7)DETAILS
21 Clergyman to wager about nominal promotion (6) BREVET
22 With hands on hips, sailor entertains man with love (6)AKIMBO

11 English pa? (5,4)EVERY YEAR(Latin per annum-p.a.- is English every year)

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

Across
1 A joint cover once in backpack (7)
5 Passing near-miss in the river (6)
9 A pair has bust gut — it means expense (5)
10 I married one Middle Eastern native — not new, rather copycat (9) IMITATIVE
11 Force in motion brings nervous twitch to old cattle (7)
12 The man for cocktail? (7)
13 Heading for deed of conveyance (5) TITLE
14 Mad Goan takes some stuff, almost raw, for that special flavour (9)
16 One aria Dahl played for old Indian ruler (6,3) HAIDAR ALI
19 Bad, this contributes to the capital of Hungary (5)
21 Contribute to report of baker — stupid sort (4,3)
23 Resonate with wild child caught in Parisian life (7)
24 Repeat…. about church, about a profit (4,5) ONCE AGAIN
25 One’s caught by a hideous horn — what an animal! (5)
26 Fool to stuff — daughter goes for duck (6)
27 Take out additional cent (7) EXTRACT

Down
1 Rat-a-tat which may bring forth the query ‘Who is it? (‘5,2,3,4)
2 Once, colour was over Cupid’s head. It’s no longer present (7)
3 Chuckle when clot, with her, gets all confused (7)
4 Almost indicate to detectives getting salt from shrub (9)
5 Belief in God by one’s side is maintained partially (5)
6 What a doctor might find on spot checking (7)
7 Quiet tau’s exotic about one massage technique (7)
8 What horses that take off quickly do with respect to the laggards (5,2,3,4)
15 Caring Eve cooking beef (9)
17 1+50+50+1= 100+1? This, to start with, is wrong (7)
18 Fruit in a case for a festival (7)
19 Tanned son leaves — without getting too black (7)
20 By the way a bird has endurance (7)
22 Vestige of primarily tribal community (5)

The privilege of setting the 11,000 th. THC goes to Gridman.

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Originally Posted by CLUELESS

The privilege of setting the 11,000 th. THC goes to Gridman.

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Wow! Congrats to him!:-D