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

Across
1 Coffee brought by the in-charge aboard wagon (7) ARABICA
5 Engineer boy’s ultimate craze to whistle again (6)
9 Large, almost wealthy, character in Hamlet (5)
10 Spies going over First Street find top part of spot dry (9)
11 Magical child bearing weapons (7) CHARMED
12 Good-line drink matures (5,2) GROWS UP
13 Chinese principle recalled in high school affirmations (5)
14 Phasa also let loose the dog (5,4) LHASA APSO
16 Dressed crazy (6,3) TURNED OUT
19 Drift in two articles (one French) about doctor (5)
21 Graduate caught in messy arrangement in diplomatic office (7) EMBASSY
23 Vehicle to almost support reversed vehicle (7)
24 Such a person presents no beautiful aspect (4-5) UGLY FACED
25 Swiss mathematician’s crazy rule encompassing constant (5) EULER
26 Private Secretary’s contributions in devotional songs (6) PSALMS
27 Sensing agitatedly they might be flapping in the wind (7) ENSIGNS

Down
1 The result when a heavenly body’s ray hits you (1,5,2,3,3) A TOUCH OF THE SUN
2 Up-to-date, right direction given to sailor (7) ABREAST
3 Without which there can’t be any outgoes (7)INCOMES
4 A jolly ballyhoo about ailing mammal (9) ARMADILLO
5 Grieving Russian in government (5)RUING
6 Hard part of a bone a poster set out (7)
7 Gymnastic exercise before second superior (5-2)
8 A superb scooter dangled as bribe (1,3,2,8)
15 With one leg on either side of a jockey’s seat, holding tips of tight reins (9)ASTRADDLE
17 Artist, old star, meets the French crowds (7)
18 “I have been half in love with __ Death” (Keats) EASEFUL
19 Suitability of a training head (7)APTNESS
20 Things piled up in “in” rather than “out” (7)BACKLOG
22 A cook in the bounds of your recess talks endlessly (5) YACKS

Across
1 Coffee brought by the in-charge aboard wagon (7) ARABICA
5 Engineer boy’s ultimate craze to whistle again (6) REPIPE
9 Large, almost wealthy, character in Hamlet (5) OSRIC
10 Spies going over First Street find top part of spot dry (9) MOISTLESS
11 Magical child bearing weapons (7) CHARMED
12 Good-line drink matures (5,2) GROWS UP
13 Chinese principle recalled in high school affirmations (5) OATHS
14 Phasa also let loose the dog (5,4) LHASA APSO
16 Dressed crazy (6,3) TURNED OUT
19 Drift in two articles (one French) about doctor (5) AMBLE
21 Graduate caught in messy arrangement in diplomatic office (7) EMBASSY
23 Vehicle to almost support reversed vehicle (7)
24 Such a person presents no beautiful aspect (4-5) UGLY FACED
25 Swiss mathematician’s crazy rule encompassing constant (5) EULER
26 Private Secretary’s contributions in devotional songs (6) PSALMS
27 Sensing agitatedly they might be flapping in the wind (7) ENSIGNS

Down
1 The result when a heavenly body’s ray hits you (1,5,2,3,3) A TOUCH OF THE SUN
2 Up-to-date, right direction given to sailor (7) ABREAST
3 Without which there can’t be any outgoes (7)INCOMES
4 A jolly ballyhoo about ailing mammal (9) ARMADILLO
5 Grieving Russian in government (5)RUING
6 Hard part of a bone a poster set out (7)
7 Gymnastic exercise before second superior (5-2)
8 A superb scooter dangled as bribe (1,3,2,8)
15 With one leg on either side of a jockey’s seat, holding tips of tight reins (9)ASTRADDLE
17 Artist, old star, meets the French crowds (7)
18 “I have been half in love with __ Death” (Keats) EASEFUL
19 Suitability of a training head (7)APTNESS
20 Things piled up in “in” rather than “out” (7)BACKLOG
22 A cook in the bounds of your recess talks endlessly (5) YACKS

Across
1 Coffee brought by the in-charge aboard wagon (7) ARABICA
5 Engineer boy’s ultimate craze to whistle again (6) REPIPE
9 Large, almost wealthy, character in Hamlet (5) OSRIC
10 Spies going over First Street find top part of spot dry (9) MOISTLESS
11 Magical child bearing weapons (7) CHARMED
12 Good-line drink matures (5,2) GROWS UP
13 Chinese principle recalled in high school affirmations (5) OATHS
14 Phasa also let loose the dog (5,4) LHASA APSO
16 Dressed crazy (6,3) TURNED OUT
19 Drift in two articles (one French) about doctor (5) AMBLE
21 Graduate caught in messy arrangement in diplomatic office (7) EMBASSY
23 Vehicle to almost support reversed vehicle (7) ALTOCAB?
24 Such a person presents no beautiful aspect (4-5) UGLY FACED
25 Swiss mathematician’s crazy rule encompassing constant (5) EULER
26 Private Secretary’s contributions in devotional songs (6) PSALMS
27 Sensing agitatedly they might be flapping in the wind (7) ENSIGNS

Down
1 The result when a heavenly body’s ray hits you (1,5,2,3,3) A TOUCH OF THE SUN
2 Up-to-date, right direction given to sailor (7) ABREAST
3 Without which there can’t be any outgoes (7)INCOMES
4 A jolly ballyhoo about ailing mammal (9) ARMADILLO
5 Grieving Russian in government (5)RUING
6 Hard part of a bone a poster set out (7) PESTORA
7 Gymnastic exercise before second superior (5-2) PRESS-UP
8 A superb scooter dangled as bribe (1,3,2,8)
15 With one leg on either side of a jockey’s seat, holding tips of tight reins (9)ASTRADDLE
17 Artist, old star, meets the French crowds (7) RABBLES
18 “I have been half in love with __ Death” (Keats) EASEFUL
19 Suitability of a training head (7)APTNESS
20 Things piled up in “in” rather than “out” (7)BACKLOG
22 A cook in the bounds of your recess talks endlessly (5) YACKS

Across
1 Coffee brought by the in-charge aboard wagon (7) ARABICA
5 Engineer boy’s ultimate craze to whistle again (6) REPIPE
9 Large, almost wealthy, character in Hamlet (5) OSRIC
10 Spies going over First Street find top part of spot dry (9) MOISTLESS
11 Magical child bearing weapons (7) CHARMED
12 Good-line drink matures (5,2) GROWS UP
13 Chinese principle recalled in high school affirmations (5) OATHS
14 Phasa also let loose the dog (5,4) LHASA APSO
16 Dressed crazy (6,3) TURNED OUT
19 Drift in two articles (one French) about doctor (5) AMBLE
21 Graduate caught in messy arrangement in diplomatic office (7) EMBASSY
23 Vehicle to almost support reversed vehicle (7) AUTOCAB
24 Such a person presents no beautiful aspect (4-5) UGLY FACED
25 Swiss mathematician’s crazy rule encompassing constant (5) EULER
26 Private Secretary’s contributions in devotional songs (6) PSALMS
27 Sensing agitatedly they might be flapping in the wind (7) ENSIGNS

Down
1 The result when a heavenly body’s ray hits you (1,5,2,3,3) A TOUCH OF THE SUN
2 Up-to-date, right direction given to sailor (7) ABREAST
3 Without which there can’t be any outgoes (7)INCOMES
4 A jolly ballyhoo about ailing mammal (9) ARMADILLO
5 Grieving Russian in government (5)RUING
6 Hard part of a bone a poster set out (7) PESTORA
7 Gymnastic exercise before second superior (5-2) PRESS-UP
8 A superb scooter dangled as bribe (1,3,2,8)A SOP TO CERBERUS
15 With one leg on either side of a jockey’s seat, holding tips of tight reins (9)ASTRADDLE
17 Artist, old star, meets the French crowds (7) RABBLES
18 “I have been half in love with __ Death” (Keats) EASEFUL
19 Suitability of a training head (7)APTNESS
20 Things piled up in “in” rather than “out” (7)BACKLOG
22 A cook in the bounds of your recess talks endlessly (5) YACKS

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

Across
1 Artist needing help, a struggling Italian painter (7) RAPHAEL
5 Bishop, American, to hand over travel permit (3,4)
9 Select few’s brief pitch (5,4)
10 Some swell English girl (5)
11 Authority coming from state, in this manner (3-2)
12 Philosopher extremely disagreeable actress upset (9)
13 Summoned up the courage, left the board, and got married? (4,3,6) TOOK THE PLUNGE
16 Emperor greets English girl going round Ethiopia’s capital (5,8) HAILE SELASSIE
18 Agree ills may come from such aversions (9)
20 In trepidation, I treated saltpetre (5)
22 A few restraining Greek in a temper (5)
23 Left a group on edge? Not half! (9)
24 Gossips idly with stories about teetotaller (7)
25 Have a meal before start of revue in the auditorium (7)

Down
1 Defy drunken sister (6)
2 Agent for two unknowns (5)
3 Who may have identified early moon, or star twinkling? (10,5) ASTRONOMER ROYAL
4 He’s landed in Scotland, having put down with king aboard (5)
5 Wife of Uriah Heep, initially taken in by very eccentric male graduate (9)
6 Advice to tourists on the west coast of Italy that may be misconstrued? (3,6,3,3) SEE NAPLES AND DIE
7 Simultaneously, and without warning (3,2,4)
8 Evil crime I back no end (8)
13 A problem getting into sealed rear lamp (4-5)
14 Article on opponent’s play (3,6)
15 Yokel eating hot game bird (8)
17 Parish officer to stay, given new deal (6)
19 Small trading centre, wellkept (5)
21 Opinion expressed by third of guests entering marquee (5)

Across
1 Artist needing help, a struggling Italian painter (7) RAPHAEL
5 Bishop, American, to hand over travel permit (3,4) BUS PASS
9 Select few’s brief pitch (5,4)
10 Some swell English girl (5)
11 Authority coming from state, in this manner (3-2)
12 Philosopher extremely disagreeable actress upset (9)
13 Summoned up the courage, left the board, and got married? (4,3,6) TOOK THE PLUNGE
16 Emperor greets English girl going round Ethiopia’s capital (5,8) HAILE SELASSIE
18 Agree ills may come from such aversions (9)
20 In trepidation, I treated saltpetre (5)
22 A few restraining Greek in a temper (5)
23 Left a group on edge? Not half! (9)
24 Gossips idly with stories about teetotaller (7) TATTLES
25 Have a meal before start of revue in the auditorium (7)

Down
1 Defy drunken sister (6)
2 Agent for two unknowns (5) PROXY
3 Who may have identified early moon, or star twinkling? (10,5) ASTRONOMER ROYAL
4 He’s landed in Scotland, having put down with king aboard (5)
5 Wife of Uriah Heep, initially taken in by very eccentric male graduate (9)
6 Advice to tourists on the west coast of Italy that may be misconstrued? (3,6,3,3) SEE NAPLES AND DIE
7 Simultaneously, and without warning (3,2,4) ALL AT ONCE
8 Evil crime I back no end (8)
13 A problem getting into sealed rear lamp (4-5)
14 Article on opponent’s play (3,6)
15 Yokel eating hot game bird (8) PHEASANT
17 Parish officer to stay, given new deal (6)
19 Small trading centre, wellkept (5)
21 Opinion expressed by third of guests entering marquee (5)

Across
1 Artist needing help, a struggling Italian painter (7) RAPHAEL
5 Bishop, American, to hand over travel permit (3,4) BUS PASS
9 Select few’s brief pitch (5,4)
10 Some swell English girl (5) ELLEN
11 Authority coming from state, in this manner (3-2) SAY SO
12 Philosopher extremely disagreeable actress upset (9)
13 Summoned up the courage, left the board, and got married? (4,3,6) TOOK THE PLUNGE
16 Emperor greets English girl going round Ethiopia’s capital (5,8) HAILE SELASSIE
18 Agree ills may come from such aversions (9) ALLERGIES
20 In trepidation, I treated saltpetre (5) NITER
22 A few restraining Greek in a temper (5)
23 Left a group on edge? Not half! (9)
24 Gossips idly with stories about teetotaller (7) TATTLES
25 Have a meal before start of revue in the auditorium (7)
Down
1 Defy drunken sister (6) RESIST
2 Agent for two unknowns (5) PROXY
3 Who may have identified early moon, or star twinkling? (10,5) ASTRONOMER ROYAL
4 He’s landed in Scotland, having put down with king aboard (5)
5 Wife of Uriah Heep, initially taken in by very eccentric male graduate (9)
6 Advice to tourists on the west coast of Italy that may be misconstrued? (3,6,3,3) SEE NAPLES AND DIE
7 Simultaneously, and without warning (3,2,4) ALL AT ONCE
8 Evil crime I back no end (8)
13 A problem getting into sealed rear lamp (4-5)
14 Article on opponent’s play (3,6)
15 Yokel eating hot game bird (8) PHEASANT
17 Parish officer to stay, given new deal (6)
19 Small trading centre, wellkept (5)
21 Opinion expressed by third of guests entering marquee (5)

Across
1 Artist needing help, a struggling Italian painter (7) RAPHAEL
5 Bishop, American, to hand over travel permit (3,4) BUS PASS
9 Select few’s brief pitch (5,4)SHORT LIST
10 Some swell English girl (5) ELLEN
11 Authority coming from state, in this manner (3-2) SAY SO
12 Philosopher extremely disagreeable actress upset (9)
13 Summoned up the courage, left the board, and got married? (4,3,6) TOOK THE PLUNGE
16 Emperor greets English girl going round Ethiopia’s capital (5,8) HAILE SELASSIE
18 Agree ills may come from such aversions (9) ALLERGIES
20 In trepidation, I treated saltpetre (5) NITER
22 A few restraining Greek in a temper (5)ANGRY
23 Left a group on edge? Not half! (9)
24 Gossips idly with stories about teetotaller (7) TATTLES
25 Have a meal before start of revue in the auditorium (7)PREVIEW
Down
1 Defy drunken sister (6) RESIST
2 Agent for two unknowns (5) PROXY
3 Who may have identified early moon, or star twinkling? (10,5) ASTRONOMER ROYAL
4 He’s landed in Scotland, having put down with king aboard (5)LAIRD
5 Wife of Uriah Heep, initially taken in by very eccentric male graduate (9)
6 Advice to tourists on the west coast of Italy that may be misconstrued? (3,6,3,3) SEE NAPLES AND DIE
7 Simultaneously, and without warning (3,2,4) ALL AT ONCE
8 Evil crime I back no end (8)
13 A problem getting into sealed rear lamp (4-5)TAIL-LIGHT
14 Article on opponent’s play (3,6)
15 Yokel eating hot game bird (8) PHEASANT
17 Parish officer to stay, given new deal (6)
19 Small trading centre, wellkept (5)
21 Opinion expressed by third of guests entering marquee (5)

Across
1 Artist needing help, a struggling Italian painter (7) RAPHAEL
5 Bishop, American, to hand over travel permit (3,4) BUS PASS
9 Select few’s brief pitch (5,4)SHORT LIST
10 Some swell English girl (5) ELLEN
11 Authority coming from state, in this manner (3-2) SAY SO
12 Philosopher extremely disagreeable actress upset (9) DESCARTES
13 Summoned up the courage, left the board, and got married? (4,3,6) TOOK THE PLUNGE
16 Emperor greets English girl going round Ethiopia’s capital (5,8) HAILE SELASSIE
18 Agree ills may come from such aversions (9) ALLERGIES
20 In trepidation, I treated saltpetre (5) NITER
22 A few restraining Greek in a temper (5)ANGRY
23 Left a group on edge? Not half! (9) ABANDONED
24 Gossips idly with stories about teetotaller (7) TATTLES
25 Have a meal before start of revue in the auditorium (7)PREVIEW
Down
1 Defy drunken sister (6) RESIST
2 Agent for two unknowns (5) PROXY
3 Who may have identified early moon, or star twinkling? (10,5) ASTRONOMER ROYAL
4 He’s landed in Scotland, having put down with king aboard (5)LAIRD
5 Wife of Uriah Heep, initially taken in by very eccentric male graduate (9) BATHSHEBA
6 Advice to tourists on the west coast of Italy that may be misconstrued? (3,6,3,3) SEE NAPLES AND DIE
7 Simultaneously, and without warning (3,2,4) ALL AT ONCE
8 Evil crime I back no end (8) SINISTER
13 A problem getting into sealed rear lamp (4-5)TAIL-LIGHT
14 Article on opponent’s play (3,6) THE RIVALS
15 Yokel eating hot game bird (8) PHEASANT
17 Parish officer to stay, given new deal (6)
19 Small trading centre, wellkept (5)
21 Opinion expressed by third of guests entering marquee (5)

17 Parish officer to stay, given new deal (6)BEADLE
19 Small trading centre, wellkept (5)SMART
21 Opinion expressed by third of guests entering marquee (5)TENET

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Across
1What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5Go get the priest, short native (6)
10A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7)
11Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6)
13Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15It is for you and me (4)
16Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5)
18Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4)
23Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6)
26Imagine, it may be still! (7)
27Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7)
28Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6)
29Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)

Down
1In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7)
2Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7)
3Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)
4Church bends in duty (4)
6Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4)
7Important credit to university amateur put up (7)
8What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6)
9A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)
14Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)
17Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8)
19Conservative soothsayer in boat (7)
21Joint account by HUF head is capital (7)
22Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6)
25Essentially pure module’s central language (4)

Across
1 What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5 Go get the priest, short native (6)
10 A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7) TABARDS
11 Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12 One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6)
13 Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15 It is for you and me (4)
16 Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5) CASUS BELLI
18 Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20 Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4) DJIN
23 Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24 Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6)
26 Imagine, it may be still! (7)
27 Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7) REVERSI
28 Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6)
29 Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)
Down
1 In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7)
2 Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7)
3 Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)
4 Church bends in duty (4)
6 Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4)
7 Important credit to university amateur put up (7)
8 What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6)
9 A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)
14 Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)
17 Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8)
19 Conservative soothsayer in boat (7)
21 Joint account by HUF head is capital (7)
22 Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6) CHEVRE
25 Essentially pure module’s central language (4)

Across
1 What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5 Go get the priest, short native (6)
10 A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7) TABARDS
11 Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12 One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6)
13 Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15 It is for you and me (4)
16 Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5) CASUS BELLI
18 Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20 Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4) DJIN
23 Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24 Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6) BHIKSU
26 Imagine, it may be still! (7)
27 Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7) REVERSI
28 Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6)
29 Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)
Down
1 In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7) BATTLE OF PANIPET
2 Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7)
3 Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)
4 Church bends in duty (4)
6 Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4) LION CUBS
7 Important credit to university amateur put up (7)
8 What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6) THE INDIAN MUTINY
9 A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)
14 Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)
17 Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8)
19 Conservative soothsayer in boat (7)
21 Joint account by HUF head is capital (7) JAKARTA
22 Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6) CHEVRE
25 Essentially pure module’s central language (4)

Across
1 What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5 Go get the priest, short native (6) ELICIT
10 A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7) TABARDS
11 Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12 One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6) LULLER
13 Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15 It is for you and me (4) OURS
16 Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5) CASUS BELLI
18 Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20 Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4) DJIN
23 Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24 Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6) BHIKSU
26 Imagine, it may be still! (7) PICTURE
27 Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7) REVERSI
28 Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6) TEEMED
29 Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)
Down
1 In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7) BATTLE OF PANIPET
2 Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7)
3 Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)
4 Church bends in duty (4)
6 Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4) LION CUBS
7 Important credit to university amateur put up (7)
8 What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6) THE INDIAN MUTINY
9 A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)
14 Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)
17 Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8)
19 Conservative soothsayer in boat (7)
21 Joint account by HUF head is capital (7) JAKARTA
22 Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6) CHEVRE
25 Essentially pure module’s central language (4)

Across
1 What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5 Go get the priest, short native (6) ELICIT
10 A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7) TABARDS
11 Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12 One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6) LULLER
13 Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15 It is for you and me (4) OURS
16 Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5) CASUS BELLI
18 Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20 Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4) DJIN
23 Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24 Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6) BHIKSU
26 Imagine, it may be still! (7) PICTURE
27 Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7) REVERSI
28 Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6) TEEMED
29 Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)LITERACY
Down
1 In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7) BATTLE OF PANIPET
2 Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7)
3 Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)TARGET
4 Church bends in duty (4)
6 Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4) LION CUBS
7 Important credit to university amateur put up (7)CRUCIAL
8 What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6) THE INDIAN MUTINY
9 A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)APPLAUSES
14 Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)GAG-WRITER
17 Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8)
19 Conservative soothsayer in boat (7)
21 Joint account by HUF head is capital (7) JAKARTA
22 Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6) CHEVRE
25 Essentially pure module’s central language (4)

Across
1 What a heavy-handed policeman wields to control mobs (3,5) BIG STICK
5 Go get the priest, short native (6) ELICIT
10 A boy darts merrily around to fetch some knight wear (7) TABARDS
11 Generate fruits and vegetables (7) PRODUCE
12 One who rocks baby to sleep is more dim - daughter replaced by learner (6) LULLER
13 Choice begins late in political contest (8) ELECTION
15 It is for you and me (4) OURS
16 Clues Sibal framed are reason to fight (5,5) CASUS BELLI
18 Soft champion hat for speedster (4,6) PACE BOWLER
20 Bottled spirit surrounds Jack with noise (4) DJIN
23 Hurried back to commanding officer with nervous movement for drug (8) NARCOTIC
24 Indian university gets one honour after honour for the Buddhist monk (6) BHIKSU (BHIKHU)
26 Imagine, it may be still! (7) PICTURE
27 Almost glorify South Indian game with discs (7) REVERSI
28 Ball bearer, at sea, was rife (6) TEEMED
29 Ability that helps you put two and two together (8)LITERACY correction NUMERACY
Down
1 In which Babur and Ibrahim Lodi clashed (6,2,7) BATTLE OF PANIPET
2 Chatterbox is a risk taker, not primarily modest but primarily big (7) GABBLER
3 Jack to obtain something to aim at (6)TARGET
4 Church bends in duty (4) CESS
6 Newly arrived, they will grow up to be in pride (4,4) LION CUBS
7 Important credit to university amateur put up (7)CRUCIAL
8 What the sepoys’ revolt of 1857 snowballed into (3,6,6) THE INDIAN MUTINY
9 A principal partner’s breaks, around fifty, get claps (9)APPLAUSES
14 Hush author - the one producing funny pages (3-6)GAG-WRITER
17 Downright sailor thus gets the instrument (8) ABSOLUTE
19 Conservative soothsayer in boat (7) CORACLE
21 Joint account by HUF head is capital (7) JAKARTA
22 Cheese from goat’s milk spreads cheer around. See? (6) CHEVRE
25 Essentially pure module’s central language (4) URDU

:clap::clap::clap: Interesting!

Total wash out for me... waiting for some one to kick start... Thanks

Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8)
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4)
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6)
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15)
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6)
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8)
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6)
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3)
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7)
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6)
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5)
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8)
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4)
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7)
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)
23 Gets home (4)

Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8) ADJUTANT
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4) FOIE GRAS
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6) RUEFUL
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15) EXTEMPORISATION
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6) VALUED
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8)
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6)
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3)
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7)
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6)
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5)
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8)
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4)
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7)
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)
23 Gets home (4)

Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8) ADJUTANT
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4) FOIE GRAS
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6) RUEFUL
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15) EXTEMPORISATION
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6) VALUED
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8) TEENAGER
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6) FRIEND
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3) OVER THE TOP
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7)
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6) UNHURT
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5)
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8)
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4)
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7) ARTWORK
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)
23 Gets home (4)

Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8) ADJUTANT
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4) FOIE GRAS
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6) RUEFUL
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15) EXTEMPORISATION
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6) VALUED
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8) TEENAGER
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6) FRIEND
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3) OVER THE TOP
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7)
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6) UNHURT
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5)
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8)
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4)
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7) ARTWORK
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)
23 Gets home (4)

What an occurance... both myself & Mr.Clueless giving the same 5 answers....!

Yes, p'chu! Great men think alike and ...............!!
here is a different five.
Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8) ADJUTANT
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4) FOIE GRAS
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6) RUEFUL
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15) EXTEMPORISATION
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6) VALUED
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8) TEENAGER
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6) FRIEND
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3) OVER THE TOP
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7) CAPSTAN
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6) UNHURT
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5) SALES PITCH
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8) FREQUENT
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4) LOOK INTO
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7) ARTWORK
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)
23 Gets home (4) DIGS

Thanks to the hilarious simultaneous posts of 2 great minds I wrap up with the remaining 6 answers(taking one extra answer!) well ahead of the the deadline!:-D
Across
8 Shakespeare’s play depicting nervy husband (5,1) HENRY V
9 Advocate promotion to project worker (8) ADJUTANT
10 Unkempt afro is covering say pate (4,4) FOIE GRAS
11 Essentially unruly, yet awfully sorry (6) RUEFUL
12 Fellow ends in hot water snorting crack (4,3,6,2) FIND THE ANSWER TO
14 Silk cloth put around thick cheese (7)TAFFETA
16 Pawn, likely plastic (7)PLIABLE
19 Spontaneity from old hand is seen in speech (15) EXTEMPORISATION
22 Precious victory associated with a fierce duel (6) VALUED
24 Tree is rife with bananas (5,3) WHITE FIR
25 Often there’s worry about turning adolescent (8) TEENAGER
26 Suggest wearing regular cozy cotton fabric (6)CHINTZ

Down
1 By-product of hard grind from some toiling Chinese tennis player (8)SEMOLINA
2 Run into a fanatic supporter (6) FRIEND
3 Obvious, man takes to power too much (4-3-3) OVER THE TOP
4 Officer of the armed forces we hear (7) CAPSTAN.......can very well be MARSHAL
5 Cracked alphabet jigsaw after resolving all starting letters (4) AJAR
6 More of the same drunken after-effect, not at all fine (2,6)ET CETERA
7 Making U-turn around hospital is safe (6) UNHURT
13 Sort of spiel cast by hawker primarily (5,5) SALES PITCH
15 Repeated worry about heartless ruler (8) FREQUENT
17 Can relative turn over probe? (4,4) LOOK INTO
18 Picture of Noah’s boat carrying a pair over river (7) ARTWORK
20 Partial tax rate deduction for adult (1-5) X RATED
21 Paper production is cut by one-third initially (6)THESIS
23 Gets home (4) DIGS

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7)
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9)
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8)
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8)
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6)
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5)
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3)
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7)
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4)
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)

Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7)
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2)
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4)
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5)
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9)
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7)
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)
20 …turn back right before departure (7)
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7) CAPSIZE
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9) EPONYMOUS
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8) BRISBANE
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8) EMPORIUM
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6) FACTOR
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5)
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3)
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7)
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4)
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)

Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7)
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2)
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4)
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5)
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9)
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7)
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)
20 …turn back right before departure (7)
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7) CAPSIZE
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9) EPONYMOUS
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8) BRISBANE
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8) EMPORIUM
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6) FACTOR
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5) HOIST
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3) PRAYER RUG
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7)
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4) TEDDY BEAR
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)

Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7)
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2) SEE TO
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4)
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5)
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9) ITINERANT
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7)
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)
20 …turn back right before departure (7)
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7) CAPSIZE
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9) EPONYMOUS
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8) BRISBANE
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8) EMPORIUM
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6) FACTOR
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5) HOIST
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3) PRAYER RUG
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7) BOATMEN
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4) TEDDY BEAR
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)
Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7) ANCIENT
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2) SEE TO
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4) TWO BY FOUR
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5) AMPLE
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9) ITINERANT
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7) SHEATHE
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)
20 …turn back right before departure (7)
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7) CAPSIZE
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9) EPONYMOUS
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8) BRISBANE
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8) EMPORIUM
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6) FACTOR
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5) HOIST
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3) PRAYER RUG
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7) BOATMEN
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)TERMITE
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4) TEDDY BEAR
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)MINUS
Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7) ANCIENT
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2) SEE TO
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4) TWO BY FOUR
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)COCKSURE
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5) AMPLE
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9) ITINERANT
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7) SHEATHE
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)SUSPENSE
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)EXHIBIT
20 …turn back right before departure (7)
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)

Across
1 Like position of strength (5) ASSET
4 They repair chinks primarily in faulty machines (9) MECHANICS
9 Romantic hero, otherwise advertising a smoke (7) CHEROOT
10 Upset about postscript that’s rounded off last letter (7) CAPSIZE
11 Giving one’s name to open sumo wrestling around end of May (9) EPONYMOUS
12 Right to follow first female tennis player (5) EVERT
13 Model car’s roaring sound in an entertainment area (2,4) TV ROOM
15 State capital is mostly spirited facing misfortune (8) BRISBANE
18 Store centre of contemporary designer Muir (8) EMPORIUM
19 Law-breaking in favour of a cause (6) FACTOR
22 One’s trapped in burning lift (5) HOIST
24 Rear of floor covered in intricate pure gray carpet (6,3) PRAYER RUG
26 Rowers on team synchronised after starting off badly (7) BOATMEN
27 Call the thing electronic bug (7)TERMITE
28 Case of deftly lining rebated plastic toy (5,4) TEDDY BEAR
29 Less menacing sans rings (5)MINUS
Down
1 Old container missing or misplaced (7) ANCIENT
2 Deal with broken stereo right away (3,2) SEE TO
3 Half a piece of timber? (3-2-4) TWO BY FOUR
4 A narcotic overdose in a way (6)METHOD
5 Arrogant fellow getting sucker-punched (8)COCKSURE
6 Substantial lead in test is wasted (5) AMPLE
7 Gypsy wandering in new attire (9) ITINERANT
8 House is covered in Scots heather (7) SHEATHE
14 Tear around leading to censure (9)REPRIMAND
16 Under a hint from skipper, bowling underarm got one beaten (5,4)SNARE DRUM
17 Differentiating feature between awareness and doubtfulness (8)SUSPENSE
18 Going to get hold of an American visa for show… (7)EXHIBIT
20 …turn back right before departure (7)REGRESS
21 Railway vehicle running over victim (6)MARTYR
23 Time for starter in savoury pot (5)TUMMY
25 Pronounced fall in monarchy (5)REIGN

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

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6)
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9)
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5)
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7)
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12)
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8)
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7)
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)

Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6)
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)
3 Polish massage (3)
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13)
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7)
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8)
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4)
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)
25 Couple’s hamper (3)

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6) ARRACK
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9)
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5)
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7)
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8)
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7)
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)
Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6)
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)
3 Polish massage (3)
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13) ANTIHISTAMINE
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7) ROOM SERVICE
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8) CHAIN REACTION
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4)
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)
25 Couple’s hamper (3)

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6) ARRACK
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9) AVROBATIC
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5) OVOID
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7) AUSTERE
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8) SELF-CATERING
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7) EFFENDI
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)
Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6)
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)
3 Polish massage (3)
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13) ANTIHISTAMINE
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7) ROOM SERVICE
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8) CHAIN REACTION
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4)
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)
25 Couple’s hamper (3)

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6) ARRACK
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9) AVROBATIC
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5) OVOID
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7) AUSTERE
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8) SELF-CATERING
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7) EFFENDI
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)CHEER UP
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)
Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6)
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)
3 Polish massage (3)
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13) ANTIHISTAMINE
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7) ROOM SERVICE
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)ANODE
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8) CHAIN REACTION
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)AD INFINITUM
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4)
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)RED HOT
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)FLARE
25 Couple’s hamper (3)

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6) ARRACK
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9) AVROBATIC
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5) OVOID
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7) AUSTERE
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8) SELF-CATERING
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7) EFFENDI
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)CHEER UP
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)
Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6) PRAISE
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)
3 Polish massage (3) RUB
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13) ANTIHISTAMINE
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7) ROOM SERVICE
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)ANODE
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8) CHAIN REACTION
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)AD INFINITUM
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4) SUGAR SNAP
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)RED HOT
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)FLARE
25 Couple’s hamper (3) DUO

Across
1 Fool in retreat packing diseased crane’s organ (8) PANCREAS
5 Start off taunt with a strong liquor (6) ARRACK
9 Some return to protect boat damaged by the vigorously active (9) AVROBATIC
11 Escape with the first character’s ball which is shaped like an egg (5) OVOID
12 Butterflies here may be a sign of nervousness (7) STOMACH
14 Strict about Union Station terminal’s emergency repair estimate initially (7) AUSTERE
15 Characteristic of a soy candy Iris prepared (12) IDIOSYNCRASY
17 Cleaner’s gift concealed in accommodation with kitchen facilities (4-8) SELF-CATERING
20 Turkey abolished the different form of a title of respect (7) EFFENDI
22 Console revolutionary noble from the east (5,2)CHEER UP
23 Nature of a stag, it’s said (5) HEART
24 Life of a dangerous insect inside the English river (9)EXISTENCE
26 Criminal discarded winter underclothes to discover a heat unit (6)THERMS
27 Support getting successfully anaesthetized in hurry to get back (8)UNDERPIN
Down
1 Chopra is eager to contribute to the applause (6) PRAISE
2 Sedate lift manufacturer surrounded by shellfish undergoing internal turmoil (9)NARCOTISE
3 Polish massage (3) RUB
4 Tie man in confusion as his volunteers move in with medication (13) ANTIHISTAMINE
6 Hotel amenity makes the sir come over awkwardly (4,7) ROOM SERVICE
7 Battery part described in a Horatian ode (5)ANODE
8 Organ given by family doctor originally moving north with the Oriental and the Yankee (6) KIDNEY
10 Restraint on ousted Democrat editing what keeps a nuclear reactor functioning (5,8) CHAIN REACTION
13 Main fund I misused to shield IT permanently (2,9)AD INFINITUM
16 Pea variety found with a sweetener on the upset vessels (5,4) SUGAR SNAP
18 Does a blacksmith find iron like this easy to work with? (3,3)RED HOT
19 Anger at sparkle from gas forced out by Poland (6) SPLEEN
21 Dazzle with vocal talent (5)FLARE
25 Couple’s hamper (3) TIE

:clap::clap::clap: A medical puzzle!!!

Across
1 Leader of Indian students with a remedy for cruelty (3-9) ILL TREATMENT
8 Notice about the kick-off: It’s for the Indian robbers (7) DAKOITS
9 Letters from a babu sermonising to the drug addict (6) ABUSER
11 Tin missing in abnormal compensation for a representation of our satellite’s surface (9) MOONSCAPE
12 Dutch painter’s silly talk on the radio (5) BOSCH
14 Braiding example needs participation of new clone at home (9)
16 Swallow found on a flipped seal (4)
18 Cutlery division (4)
19 Land surveyor’s keynote includes Oriental lyrics (9)
21 Wooden item reserved for the person coming in last? (5)
22 Curl I push about with a kind of acid (9)
23 Biased king takes out daughter to get what is needed for a kebab, say (6)
25 Look back at wrapping delivered from the east for clothes (7)
26 Rapidly decline and get destroyed (2,4,3,3)

Down
2 Look! Rani ate in disguise on the North American water body (4,7)
3 Hurry up after call at toss for a dangerous dive (8)
4 Trapping provided by the English showing anger at the student’s dismissal (9)
5 Feudal lord in an Indian city (5)
6 Former partner applies resistance at the wrong place in the regions outside cities (6)
7 Audibly drag the front of the hoof (3)
8 Morning person tucks into food with a coral reef resident (10)
10 Cuts up envelop for label without hesitation with a cutlery item (10)
13 US aid circulated by Lawrence’s domain, an Asian monarchy (5,6)
15 Obtained dress for the bungling oldies who are most respectable (9)
17 Drunk gatecrasher sat out to replenish battery capacity (8)
20 Not astonished by what was not telecast — a wicket for the Irish (6)
22 The last one might break the camel’s back (5)
24 Barrel found amongst the smoke grenades (3)

Across
1 Leader of Indian students with a remedy for cruelty (3-9) ILL TREATMENT
8 Notice about the kick-off: It’s for the Indian robbers (7) DAKOITS
9 Letters from a babu sermonising to the drug addict (6) ABUSER
11 Tin missing in abnormal compensation for a representation of our satellite’s surface (9) MOONSCAPE
12 Dutch painter’s silly talk on the radio (5) BOSCH
14 Braiding example needs participation of new clone at home (9)
16 Swallow found on a flipped seal (4)
18 Cutlery division (4)
19 Land surveyor’s keynote includes Oriental lyrics (9)
21 Wooden item reserved for the person coming in last? (5) SPOON
22 Curl I push about with a kind of acid (9)
23 Biased king takes out daughter to get what is needed for a kebab, say (6)
25 Look back at wrapping delivered from the east for clothes (7)
26 Rapidly decline and get destroyed (2,4,3,3)

Down
2 Look! Rani ate in disguise on the North American water body (4,7) LAKE ONTARIO
3 Hurry up after call at toss for a dangerous dive (8) TAILSPIN
4 Trapping provided by the English showing anger at the student’s dismissal (9)
5 Feudal lord in an Indian city (5) THANE
6 Former partner applies resistance at the wrong place in the regions outside cities (6)
7 Audibly drag the front of the hoof (3)
8 Morning person tucks into food with a coral reef resident (10)
10 Cuts up envelop for label without hesitation with a cutlery item (10) CHOPSTICKS
13 US aid circulated by Lawrence’s domain, an Asian monarchy (5,6)
15 Obtained dress for the bungling oldies who are most respectable (9)
17 Drunk gatecrasher sat out to replenish battery capacity (8)
20 Not astonished by what was not telecast — a wicket for the Irish (6)
22 The last one might break the camel’s back (5)
24 Barrel found amongst the smoke grenades (3)

Across
1 Leader of Indian students with a remedy for cruelty (3-9) ILL TREATMENT
8 Notice about the kick-off: It’s for the Indian robbers (7) DAKOITS
9 Letters from a babu sermonising to the drug addict (6) ABUSER
11 Tin missing in abnormal compensation for a representation of our satellite’s surface (9) MOONSCAPE
12 Dutch painter’s silly talk on the radio (5) BOSCH
14 Braiding example needs participation of new clone at home (9)
16 Swallow found on a flipped seal (4)
18 Cutlery division (4)
19 Land surveyor’s keynote includes Oriental lyrics (9)
21 Wooden item reserved for the person coming in last? (5) SPOON
22 Curl I push about with a kind of acid (9)SULPHURIC
23 Biased king takes out daughter to get what is needed for a kebab, say (6)SKEWER
25 Look back at wrapping delivered from the east for clothes (7)
26 Rapidly decline and get destroyed (2,4,3,3)

Down
2 Look! Rani ate in disguise on the North American water body (4,7) LAKE ONTARIO
3 Hurry up after call at toss for a dangerous dive (8) TAILSPIN
4 Trapping provided by the English showing anger at the student’s dismissal (9)
5 Feudal lord in an Indian city (5) THANE
6 Former partner applies resistance at the wrong place in the regions outside cities (6)
7 Audibly drag the front of the hoof (3)
8 Morning person tucks into food with a coral reef resident (10)
10 Cuts up envelop for label without hesitation with a cutlery item (10) CHOPSTICKS
13 US aid circulated by Lawrence’s domain, an Asian monarchy (5,6)SAUDI ARABIA
15 Obtained dress for the bungling oldies who are most respectable (9)
17 Drunk gatecrasher sat out to replenish battery capacity (8)
20 Not astonished by what was not telecast — a wicket for the Irish (6)
22 The last one might break the camel’s back (5)STRAW
24 Barrel found amongst the smoke grenades (3)KEG