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

ACROSS
1 16's speciality: primarily Stolichnaya, Perrier, finally Tanquerary gin. Stir. (6) SPYING
4 An abundance of what the Iron Lady was made of? (6) GALORE
9 Man's nose, magpie's mouth (4) BEAK
10 Cash and coin for 16's boss's 13 (10) MONEYPENNY
11 Forest enchanting but has a terrible smell (6) STENCH
12 STD setup rubbish (8) CLAPTRAP
13 Private lair even unknown to PA (9) SECRETARY
15 16 baddie reportedly a Chinese cult figure (4) JAWS
16 Contract Fleming's secret agent (4) BOND
17 Cow-worshipper's psyche lean (9) ANIMALIST
21 Unusually cool vans? They might explode! (8) VOLCANOS
22 Cheap whisky for night flight (6) REDEYE
24 Strange denominations set out in our time (4,6) ANNO DOMINI
25 Self-promotion for honey liquor? (4) MEAD
26 Japanese theatre society president abandoned drama finally and had a snack (6) NOSHER
27 Committed nurse wore large dress (6) DIRNDL

DOWN
1 16 nemesis that might come back to haunt him? (7) SPECTRE
2 Canadian flower that's found around the United Kingdom (5) YUKON
3 Extremely naughty congresswoman got the man spent finally - could be 16 girl (7) NYMPHET
5 In spite of everything, finds a new method to describe happy ending (6) ANYWAY
6 Anybody can join shambolic English platoon: Labour leader (4,2,3) OPEN TO ALL
7 Groups of nine men on mead beheaded on Sabbath (7) ENNEADS
8 Non-archaic, it's possibly ahead of its time! (13) ANACHRONISTIC
14 Chance upon Arun out of sorts and cantankerous (3,6) RUN ACROSS
16 16 player's brother's father's mother? (7) BROSNAN
18 Aston Martin interior stocked with 16's tipple(7) MARTINI
19 16 outing featuring flaky manoeuvre in the outskirts of Senegal (7) SKYFALL
20 Novelist downing final quarter, becomes besotted (2,4) NO LOVE
23 Villain Dr. No apprehended operative, ultimately upended (5) DEMON

ACROSS
1 German army's first incursion into island nation resulting in censure (8)
5 Finishes checking old porches (6)
9 Fish egg in rock clipped (8)
10 University dividing a compact courtyard (6)
12 Peacekeepers' look is rough (5)
13 Planned to speak after engineer at research facility (9)
14 Attachable container for bullets, open at both ends (4-2)
16 Perhaps one that buries boxes, say (7)
19 Long-lasting commitment at first by Archie, Veronica, with their hearts, moving ahead (7)
21 Siesta that's not just for felines (6)
23 Type of a coral we destroyed with scuba equipment for beginners (9)
25 Try our life vest (5)
26 Working release sent back neither late, nor early (2,4)
27 Tedious rote is irritating me (8) TIRESOME
28 Smart saint with foresight leaving den (6) SPRUCE
29 Box to hold two shillings and electronic board with 32 pieces (5,3) CHESS SET

DOWN
1 Brush over quarrel (6) DUSTUP
2 Like Sam or Pai (9) AVUNCULAR
3 Correct side (5)
4 Detailed book on network smuggling ecstasy - it could convey the truth (7)
6 Retaliation by Thailand to strike leaderless stronghold on a tor for starters (3,3,3)
7 Approvals from Paris and Moscow for a board (5)
8 Extremely savvy engineer covers millimeters in attempt to show proportion (8)
11 I am going back to get grand men who brought gifts (4)
15 Extensive fear gripping troubled Roman for the most part (9)
17 Attractive American gal arranged exquisite rooms to accommodate head of union (9)
18 Measuring device nearly severs marine creatures (8)
20 Burn tea recipe (4)
21 Rancher is happy to display treasure (7)
22 Verify a temperature examination (6)
24 Server missing one essential liquid (5)
25 Sustains oil pipelines at last (5)

ACROSS
1 German army's first incursion into island nation resulting in censure (8)
5 Finishes checking old porches (6)
9 Fish egg in rock clipped (8)
10 University dividing a compact courtyard (6)
12 Peacekeepers' look is rough (5)
13 Planned to speak after engineer at research facility (9)
14 Attachable container for bullets, open at both ends (4-2)
16 Perhaps one that buries boxes, say (7)
19 Long-lasting commitment at first by Archie, Veronica, with their hearts, moving ahead (7) CHRONIC
21 Siesta that's not just for felines (6)
23 Type of a coral we destroyed with scuba equipment for beginners (9) LOWERCASE
25 Try our life vest (5)
26 Working release sent back neither late, nor early (2,4)
27 Tedious rote is irritating me (8) TIRESOME
28 Smart saint with foresight leaving den (6) SPRUCE
29 Box to hold two shillings and electronic board with 32 pieces (5,3) CHESS SET

DOWN
1 Brush over quarrel (6) DUSTUP
2 Like Sam or Pai (9) AVUNCULAR
3 Correct side (5)
4 Detailed book on network smuggling ecstasy - it could convey the truth (7)
6 Retaliation by Thailand to strike leaderless stronghold on a tor for starters (3,3,3) TIT FOR TAT
7 Approvals from Paris and Moscow for a board (5)
8 Extremely savvy engineer covers millimeters in attempt to show proportion (8) SYMMETRY
11 I am going back to get grand men who brought gifts (4)
15 Extensive fear gripping troubled Roman for the most part (9) PANORAMIC
17 Attractive American gal arranged exquisite rooms to accommodate head of union (9)
18 Measuring device nearly severs marine creatures (8)
20 Burn tea recipe (4)
21 Rancher is happy to display treasure (7)
22 Verify a temperature examination (6)
24 Server missing one essential liquid (5)
25 Sustains oil pipelines at last (5)

ACROSS
1 German army's first incursion into island nation resulting in censure (8)
5 Finishes checking old porches (6)
9 Fish egg in rock clipped (8)
10 University dividing a compact courtyard (6) ATRIUM
12 Peacekeepers' look is rough (5)
13 Planned to speak after engineer at research facility (9)
14 Attachable container for bullets, open at both ends (4-2)
16 Perhaps one that buries boxes, say (7)
19 Long-lasting commitment at first by Archie, Veronica, with their hearts, moving ahead (7) CHRONIC
21 Siesta that's not just for felines (6)
23 Type of a coral we destroyed with scuba equipment for beginners (9) LOWERCASE
25 Try our life vest (5)
26 Working release sent back neither late, nor early (2,4)
27 Tedious rote is irritating me (8) TIRESOME
28 Smart saint with foresight leaving den (6) SPRUCE
29 Box to hold two shillings and electronic board with 32 pieces (5,3) CHESS SET

DOWN
1 Brush over quarrel (6) DUSTUP
2 Like Sam or Pai (9) AVUNCULAR
3 Correct side (5)
4 Detailed book on network smuggling ecstasy - it could convey the truth (7)
6 Retaliation by Thailand to strike leaderless stronghold on a tor for starters (3,3,3) TIT FOR TAT
7 Approvals from Paris and Moscow for a board (5) OUIJA
8 Extremely savvy engineer covers millimeters in attempt to show proportion (8) SYMMETRY
11 I am going back to get grand men who brought gifts (4)
15 Extensive fear gripping troubled Roman for the most part (9) PANORAMIC
17 Attractive American gal arranged exquisite rooms to accommodate head of union (9)
18 Measuring device nearly severs marine creatures (8)
20 Burn tea recipe (4) CHAR
21 Rancher is happy to display treasure (7) CHERISH
22 Verify a temperature examination (6) ATTEST
24 Server missing one essential liquid (5)
25 Sustains oil pipelines at last (5)

ACROSS
6 Subject in a story, say (5) LIEGE
7 He is a man showered with hate (8) ANATHEMA
10 Emotional meet up before end of reunion for many (7) UMPTEEN
11 Say, extremely gooey ingredient often used in rolls and cakes essentially (3,4) EGG YOLK
12 After starting to gel, Anne rejects the guy - goes through hell (7) GEHENNA
13 Beginning of love, chat passionately for a long time with door locked (5,2)
14 Novel we can read, a power-packed literary work (3,3,5)
19 Tasted/drank a shot of liquor and fell down (7)
21 Blade is used to deactivate (7)
23 Attack a sailor, say (7)
25 Separate from partner mainly with fear of being outed (4,3)
26 Face with long hair (8)
27 Boy owning a large store (5)

DOWN
1 PS: We hope to get some entertainment (8)
2 Humble act (6)
3 Nourished with special diet, an awesome mix (10)
4 Price is sounding reasonable (4)
5 Easy level (6)
6 Lobby to relax (6)
8 Eat perhaps, a late afternoon meal (4,3)
9 King went down, admitting defeat (5)
13 Drink I have with Gin, tad intoxicating - it's killing (10)
15 Catch to dismiss the opener, right start to the spell (7)
16 Involves brother in running miles (8)
17 Typical university in America close to Cornell (5)
18 Made a fence/wall to soundproof (6)
20 Drive in silence for the most part (6)
22 Scattered boxes with envelopes on top (6)
24 Crisp letters from the best author (4)

ACROSS
6 Subject in a story, say (5) LIEGE
7 He is a man showered with hate (8) ANATHEMA
10 Emotional meet up before end of reunion for many (7) UMPTEEN
11 Say, extremely gooey ingredient often used in rolls and cakes essentially (3,4) EGG YOLK
12 After starting to gel, Anne rejects the guy - goes through hell (7) GEHENNA
13 Beginning of love, chat passionately for a long time with door locked (5,2)
14 Novel we can read, a power-packed literary work (3,3,5) WAR AND PEACE
19 Tasted/drank a shot of liquor and fell down (7)
21 Blade is used to deactivate (7)
23 Attack a sailor, say (7) ASSAULT
25 Separate from partner mainly with fear of being outed (4,3)
26 Face with long hair (8) SIDEBURN
27 Boy owning a large store (5)

DOWN
1 PS: We hope to get some entertainment (8) PEEPSHOW
2 Humble act (6)
3 Nourished with special diet, an awesome mix (10)
4 Price is sounding reasonable (4)
5 Easy level (6)
6 Lobby to relax (6)
8 Eat perhaps, a late afternoon meal (4,3)
9 King went down, admitting defeat (5)
13 Drink I have with Gin, tad intoxicating - it's killing (10) LAPIDATING
15 Catch to dismiss the opener, right start to the spell (7)
16 Involves brother in running miles (8)
17 Typical university in America close to Cornell (5)
18 Made a fence/wall to soundproof (6)
20 Drive in silence for the most part (6)
22 Scattered boxes with envelopes on top (6)
24 Crisp letters from the best author (4)

ACROSS
6 Subject in a story, say (5) LIEGE
7 He is a man showered with hate (8) ANATHEMA
10 Emotional meet up before end of reunion for many (7) UMPTEEN
11 Say, extremely gooey ingredient often used in rolls and cakes essentially (3,4) EGG YOLK
12 After starting to gel, Anne rejects the guy - goes through hell (7) GEHENNA
13 Beginning of love, chat passionately for a long time with door locked (5,2)
14 Novel we can read, a power-packed literary work (3,3,5) WAR AND PEACE
19 Tasted/drank a shot of liquor and fell down (7)
21 Blade is used to deactivate (7)
23 Attack a sailor, say (7) ASSAULT
25 Separate from partner mainly with fear of being outed (4,3)
26 Face with long hair (8) SIDEBURN
27 Boy owning a large store (5)

DOWN
1 PS: We hope to get some entertainment (8) PEEPSHOW
2 Humble act (6)
3 Nourished with special diet, an awesome mix (10)
4 Price is sounding reasonable (4)
5 Easy level (6)
6 Lobby to relax (6)
8 Eat perhaps, a late afternoon meal (4,3) HIGH TEA
9 King went down, admitting defeat (5)
13 Drink I have with Gin, tad intoxicating - it's killing (10) LAPIDATING
15 Catch to dismiss the opener, right start to the spell (7)
16 Involves brother in running miles (8) EMBROILS
17 Typical university in America close to Cornell (5) USUAL
18 Made a fence/wall to soundproof (6) DEAFEN
20 Drive in silence for the most part (6)
22 Scattered boxes with envelopes on top (6)
24 Crisp letters from the best author (4) TAUT

ACROSS
1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9)
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8)
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6)
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4)
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6)

DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7)
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5)
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7)
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6)
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9)
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3)
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9)
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7)
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6)
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5)

ACROSS
1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9) SUPPLANTS
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8) HERITAGE
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6)
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4)
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6)

DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7)
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5)
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7)
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6)
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9)
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3) REMITTANCE MEN
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9) PATRIOTIC
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7) CREMATE
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6)
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5)

ACROSS
1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9) SUPPLANTS
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8) HERITAGE
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6) TRAUMA
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4) IONS
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6) ODENSE

DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7)
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5)
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7)
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6)
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9)
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3) REMITTANCE MEN
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9) PATRIOTIC
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7) CREMATE
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6) MADRAS
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5) ALIEN

ACROSS
1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9) SUPPLANTS
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8) HERITAGE
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6) TRAUMA
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4) IONS
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6) ODENSE

DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7) INCONNU
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5) PAISA
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7) SHASTRA
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6) ABROAD
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9) VITRIOLIC
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3) REMITTANCE MEN
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9) PATRIOTIC
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7) CREMATE
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6) MADRAS
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5) ALIEN

Grant me more leave! Hubby needs a few more days of hospitalisation.

Across
1 Scotsman goes after great socialist (6)
4 Traitor's nearly a pound to throw (8)
10 Lay new money (a quarter) on Dale's sweetheart (9)
11 Attractive man's animal circles me (5)
12 Rate of methamphetamine (5)
13 After delivery of mail near South African province (9)
14 Article denies 'Scary Spice' (7)
16 Ogle a king reportedly (4)
19 Lead the girl on at first (4)
21 Man who takes a lot of interest in an attempt to secure (7)
24 One young man came first and removed the fastener (9)
25 Life sustaining container is filled with tea initially (5)
26 Aide's around Rhode Island city (5)
27 Gold smuggled back by group is getting smaller (9)
28 Sister used alternative device (8)
29 Radio operator's allowed in small village (6)

Down
1 First class sailor follows game (4-4)
2 Shot in journal (8)
3 Pimpled hooligan is after Bill (5)
5 Turn to get nearly ductile tool (7)
6 Funnily gal's entry is mishandled (9)
7 One confined in Congress (6)
8 Incomplete search engine? Heard why it is a wrong 'un? (6)
9 Compressed and moved at a high speed (6)
15 Uses cress, I plucked by a river (9)
17 Block housing very revolutionary hospital, one that is at the base of a mountain (8)
18 The blue Kindle provides a window to heaven (8)
20 Soldiers' property around Florida city (7)
21 Dispatchers drop-in at last for Jewish ritual services (6)
22 Leap over King's garment (6)
23 A short flash intermittently returns and ends (6)
25 Look back inside by means of instrument (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6718959.ece

Across
1 Scotsman goes after great socialist (6) FABIAN
4 Traitor's nearly a pound to throw (8) QUISLING
10 Lay new money (a quarter) on Dale's sweetheart (9) VALENTINE
11 Attractive man's animal circles me (5)
12 Rate of methamphetamine (5)
13 After delivery of mail near South African province (9) POSTNATAL
14 Article denies 'Scary Spice' (7)
16 Ogle a king reportedly (4)
19 Lead the girl on at first (4)
21 Man who takes a lot of interest in an attempt to secure (7) SHYLOCK
24 One young man came first and removed the fastener (9)
25 Life sustaining container is filled with tea initially (5)
26 Aide's around Rhode Island city (5)
27 Gold smuggled back by group is getting smaller (9)
28 Sister used alternative device (8)
29 Radio operator's allowed in small village (6)

Down
1 First class sailor follows game (4-4)
2 Shot in journal (8)
3 Pimpled hooligan is after Bill (5)
5 Turn to get nearly ductile tool (7)
6 Funnily gal's entry is mishandled (9)
7 One confined in Congress (6)
8 Incomplete search engine? Heard why it is a wrong 'un? (6)
9 Compressed and moved at a high speed (6)
15 Uses cress, I plucked by a river (9)
17 Block housing very revolutionary hospital, one that is at the base of a mountain (8)
18 The blue Kindle provides a window to heaven (8)
20 Soldiers' property around Florida city (7)
21 Dispatchers drop-in at last for Jewish ritual services (6)
22 Leap over King's garment (6)
23 A short flash intermittently returns and ends (6)
25 Look back inside by means of instrument (5)

Across
1 Scotsman goes after great socialist (6) FABIAN
4 Traitor's nearly a pound to throw (8) QUISLING
10 Lay new money (a quarter) on Dale's sweetheart (9) VALENTINE
11 Attractive man's animal circles me (5) ROMEO
12 Rate of methamphetamine (5) SPEED
13 After delivery of mail near South African province (9) POSTNATAL
14 Article denies 'Scary Spice' (7) ANISEED
16 Ogle a king reportedly (4) LEER
19 Lead the girl on at first (4) HERO
21 Man who takes a lot of interest in an attempt to secure (7) SHYLOCK
24 One young man came first and removed the fastener (9)
25 Life sustaining container is filled with tea initially (5)
26 Aide's around Rhode Island city (5)
27 Gold smuggled back by group is getting smaller (9)
28 Sister used alternative device (8)
29 Radio operator's allowed in small village (6)

Down
1 First class sailor follows game (4-4)
2 Shot in journal (8)
3 Pimpled hooligan is after Bill (5)
5 Turn to get nearly ductile tool (7)
6 Funnily gal's entry is mishandled (9)
7 One confined in Congress (6)
8 Incomplete search engine? Heard why it is a wrong 'un? (6)
9 Compressed and moved at a high speed (6)
15 Uses cress, I plucked by a river (9)
17 Block housing very revolutionary hospital, one that is at the base of a mountain (8)
18 The blue Kindle provides a window to heaven (8)
20 Soldiers' property around Florida city (7)
21 Dispatchers drop-in at last for Jewish ritual services (6)
22 Leap over King's garment (6)
23 A short flash intermittently returns and ends (6)
25 Look back inside by means of instrument (5)

Across
1 Scotsman goes after great socialist (6) FABIAN
4 Traitor's nearly a pound to throw (8) QUISLING
10 Lay new money (a quarter) on Dale's sweetheart (9) VALENTINE
11 Attractive man's animal circles me (5) ROMEO
12 Rate of methamphetamine (5) SPEED
13 After delivery of mail near South African province (9) POSTNATAL
14 Article denies 'Scary Spice' (7) ANISEED
16 Ogle a king reportedly (4) LEER
19 Lead the girl on at first (4) HERO
21 Man who takes a lot of interest in an attempt to secure (7) SHYLOCK
24 One young man came first and removed the fastener (9)
25 Life sustaining container is filled with tea initially (5) VITAL
26 Aide's around Rhode Island city (5) PARIS
27 Gold smuggled back by group is getting smaller (9)
28 Sister used alternative device (8) RESISTOR
29 Radio operator's allowed in small village (6) HAMLET

Down
1 First class sailor follows game (4-4)
2 Shot in journal (8)
3 Pimpled hooligan is after Bill (5)
5 Turn to get nearly ductile tool (7)
6 Funnily gal's entry is mishandled (9) STRANGELY
7 One confined in Congress (6)
8 Incomplete search engine? Heard why it is a wrong 'un? (6)
9 Compressed and moved at a high speed (6)
15 Uses cress, I plucked by a river (9)
17 Block housing very revolutionary hospital, one that is at the base of a mountain (8)
18 The blue Kindle provides a window to heaven (8)
20 Soldiers' property around Florida city (7)
21 Dispatchers drop-in at last for Jewish ritual services (6)
22 Leap over King's garment (6)
23 A short flash intermittently returns and ends (6)
25 Look back inside by means of instrument (5)

Across
1 Winning hit makes one cheerful (6)
5 Fortune in part of church, left hidden (6)
8 Fancy one state employing sorcerers (11)
11 Compiler, one accepting wagers (9)
12 Handy, old circuit breaker (2,3)
13 Operation seen in a new light, on a body of water away from land (4,3)
14 Here’s a gift (7)
15 At home, language reportedly under control (2,5)
17 Isaac’s father, in a bar, upset poor actor (7)
20 Decorative headband held by Portia (rarity) (5)
21 A report inside station for important person’s attendant (9)
22 Shows unfortunate American characteristics, we hear (11)
23 Plucky fellow is yet to be beaten (6)
24 Fair bumper? (6)

Down
2 This is likely to cause trouble, his deacon unfortunately being arrested by constabulary (8,7) POISONED CHALICE
3 Problems are mounting for Dutch scholar (7) ERASMUS
4 Fine king taken over reservoir, a source of solution to problems? (5,4) THINK TANK
5 Seat I must sit in daily (5) CHAIR
6 Fatty, a pickpocket, got up right away (7) ADIPOSE
7 Around 12 noon inside, the children make a situation more complicated (7,3,5)
9 The Bronx’s river (4)
10 Band’s hit (4)
14 Slated rep, awfully drunk (9)
15 Greek character volunteers to track one of Jupiter’s moons (4)
16 Facilitates distribution of beans the French imported (7)
18 Told about tardy daughter (7)
19 Appearance of one captured by soldiers (4)
21 Impertinent reply about steamship (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6946765.ece

Across
1 Winning hit makes one cheerful (6) UPBEAT
5 Fortune in part of church, left hidden (6) CHANCE
8 Fancy one state employing sorcerers (11) IMAGINATION
11 Compiler, one accepting wagers (9) BOOKMAKER
12 Handy, old circuit breaker (2,3) OF USE
13 Operation seen in a new light, on a body of water away from land (4,3)
14 Here’s a gift (7)
15 At home, language reportedly under control (2,5)
17 Isaac’s father, in a bar, upset poor actor (7)
20 Decorative headband held by Portia (rarity) (5)
21 A report inside station for important person’s attendant (9)
22 Shows unfortunate American characteristics, we hear (11)
23 Plucky fellow is yet to be beaten (6)
24 Fair bumper? (6)

Down
2 This is likely to cause trouble, his deacon unfortunately being arrested by constabulary (8,7) POISONED CHALICE
3 Problems are mounting for Dutch scholar (7) ERASMUS
4 Fine king taken over reservoir, a source of solution to problems? (5,4) THINK TANK
5 Seat I must sit in daily (5) CHAIR
6 Fatty, a pickpocket, got up right away (7) ADIPOSE
7 Around 12 noon inside, the children make a situation more complicated (7,3,5)
9 The Bronx’s river (4)
10 Band’s hit (4)
14 Slated rep, awfully drunk (9)
15 Greek character volunteers to track one of Jupiter’s moons (4)
16 Facilitates distribution of beans the French imported (7)
18 Told about tardy daughter (7)
19 Appearance of one captured by soldiers (4)
21 Impertinent reply about steamship (5)

Across
1 Winning hit makes one cheerful (6)
5 Fortune in part of church, left hidden (6)
8 Fancy one state employing sorcerers (11)
11 Compiler, one accepting wagers (9)
12 Handy, old circuit breaker (2,3)
13 Operation seen in a new light, on a body of water away from land (4,3)
14 Here’s a gift (7)
15 At home, language reportedly under control (2,5) IN CHECK
17 Isaac’s father, in a bar, upset poor actor (7) ABRAHAM
20 Decorative headband held by Portia (rarity) (5)
21 A report inside station for important person’s attendant (9)
22 Shows unfortunate American characteristics, we hear (11) ILLUSTRATES
23 Plucky fellow is yet to be beaten (6) FEISTY
24 Fair bumper? (6)

Down
2 This is likely to cause trouble, his deacon unfortunately being arrested by constabulary (8,7) POISONED CHALICE
3 Problems are mounting for Dutch scholar (7) ERASMUS
4 Fine king taken over reservoir, a source of solution to problems? (5,4) THINK TANK
5 Seat I must sit in daily (5) CHAIR
6 Fatty, a pickpocket, got up right away (7) ADIPOSE
7 Around 12 noon inside, the children make a situation more complicated (7,3,5) CONFUSE THE ISSUE
9 The Bronx’s river (4)
10 Band’s hit (4)
14 Slated rep, awfully drunk (9)
15 Greek character volunteers to track one of Jupiter’s moons (4)
16 Facilitates distribution of beans the French imported (7)
18 Told about tardy daughter (7)
19 Appearance of one captured by soldiers (4)
21 Impertinent reply about steamship (5)

Across
7 Sacrifice supporting self-esteem (6)
8 Card game played alone, continuously going over top of pack (8)
9 Hopeful because detective gets call (8)
10 Blissful events barring a day clouded by problems (6)
11 Fire inspector seals controls (5) REINS
12 Jellyfish made us sick (6) MEDUSA
14 Disciplined English attack allows Officer Commanding to meet a deadline (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK
17 Memorable year shortly after snag (6) CATCHY
18 Dropped engineer recalled by foundation (5) EBBED
22 What about insulating room for comfortable heat? (6)
23 Sets fire to son displaying no compassion (8)
24 Generally small protective clothing (8)
25 Guard senior judge (6)

Down
1 Follow and reportedly kill with a sledge (3,6)
2 Injury forcing one in class out of school (6)
3 Potty seat put in place (5)
4 Bent, fitting it crudely at the hub (8)
5 Amateur in lead getting everyone to co-operate (4,4)
6 Delivers dishes (5)
8 The absence of major Arab leaders reportedly of little significance? (2,5,6)
13 Confederate soldiers observed by Yankee behind entrance (9)
15 Main race conducted without spectators (2,6)
16 School bags scattered the class (8)
19 Take a lot of time to have a proper place? (6)
20 Concern over volume of sculpture (5)
21 Expressing a gas filling worker's anxiety (5)

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Quote:

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Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam

Grant me more leave! Hubby needs a few more days of hospitalisation.

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All well I hope

Across
7 Sacrifice supporting self-esteem (6) FOREGO
8 Card game played alone, continuously going over top of pack (8) NAPOLEON
9 Hopeful because detective gets call (8)
10 Blissful events barring a day clouded by problems (6)
11 Fire inspector seals controls (5) REINS
12 Jellyfish made us sick (6) MEDUSA
14 Disciplined English attack allows Officer Commanding to meet a deadline (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK
17 Memorable year shortly after snag (6) CATCHY
18 Dropped engineer recalled by foundation (5) EBBED
22 What about insulating room for comfortable heat? (6)
23 Sets fire to son displaying no compassion (8)
24 Generally small protective clothing (8)
25 Guard senior judge (6) SENTRY

Down
1 Follow and reportedly kill with a sledge (3,6)
2 Injury forcing one in class out of school (6)
3 Potty seat put in place (5)
4 Bent, fitting it crudely at the hub (8)
5 Amateur in lead getting everyone to co-operate (4,4)
6 Delivers dishes (5)
8 The absence of major Arab leaders reportedly of little significance? (2,5,6)
13 Confederate soldiers observed by Yankee behind entrance (9)
15 Main race conducted without spectators (2,6) IN CAMERA
16 School bags scattered the class (8) SATCHELS
19 Take a lot of time to have a proper place? (6)
20 Concern over volume of sculpture (5)
21 Expressing a gas filling worker's anxiety (5)

Across
7 Sacrifice supporting self-esteem (6) FOREGO
8 Card game played alone, continuously going over top of pack (8) NAPOLEON
9 Hopeful because detective gets call (8) ASPIRING
10 Blissful events barring a day clouded by problems (6) IDYLLS
11 Fire inspector seals controls (5) REINS
12 Jellyfish made us sick (6) MEDUSA
14 Disciplined English attack allows Officer Commanding to meet a deadline (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK
17 Memorable year shortly after snag (6) CATCHY
18 Dropped engineer recalled by foundation (5) EBBED
22 What about insulating room for comfortable heat? (6) WARMTH
23 Sets fire to son displaying no compassion (8) KINDLESS
24 Generally small protective clothing (8) OVERALLS
25 Guard senior judge (6) SENTRY

Down
1 Follow and reportedly kill with a sledge (3,6) DOG SLEIGH
2 Injury forcing one in class out of school (6) LESION
3 Potty seat put in place (5) POSIT
4 Bent, fitting it crudely at the hub (8) APTITUDE
5 Amateur in lead getting everyone to co-operate (4,4) PLAY BALL
6 Delivers dishes (5) BOWLS
8 The absence of major Arab leaders reportedly of little significance? (2,5,6) NO GREAT SHAKES
13 Confederate soldiers observed by Yankee behind entrance (9) ACCESSORY
15 Main race conducted without spectators (2,6) IN CAMERA
16 School bags scattered the class (8) SATCHELS
19 Take a lot of time to have a proper place? (6) BELONG
20 Concern over volume of sculpture (5) CARVE
21 Expressing a gas filling worker's anxiety (5) ANGST

Across
7 Fine offer attracting soldiers to bar (6)
8 Eagerness of a councillor uniting ordinary people (8)
9 Uplifting song with and without a curse (8)
10 Run from either side keeping dead straight (6)
11 Temperamental doctor, oddly absent at intervals (5) MOODY
12 Permit to trap local bird (6) LINNET
14 Dilemma in front of others, not prepared to pledge loyalty in marriage (6,4,5) PLIGHT ONES TROTH
17 Continue summary (6) RESUME
18 This aunt gives advice for pain (5) AGONY
22 Affair around the palm tree (6)
23 Unusual thing, flying close to sound barrier (4,4)
24 Instrument to cut, trim and also pound (4,4)
25 Gradually collects in area between valleys (6)

Down
1 Sentimental about toy, a decorative figure in straw (4,5)
2 Sailor dined and died - sank (6)
3 Did extremely little at work? (5)
4 Enterprise sheltering large and small pets (8)
5 One owed praise for cancelling function (8)
6 Sheer pace overcoming one in the end (5)
8 Digital representation of exceptionally rare animal cub? (6,7)
13 Travelling in time through Tintin comic (9)
15 Beasts (howlers) eating bird without wings (8)
16 Person willing to check upcoming duty list (8)
19 Spit obstruction in wine glass (6)
20 Helpful, splendid husband for first daughter (5)
21 Grounds to switch limits of usage in medicines (5)

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Across
7 Fine offer attracting soldiers to bar (6)
8 Eagerness of a councillor uniting ordinary people (8)
9 Uplifting song with and without a curse (8)
10 Run from either side keeping dead straight (6) LADDER
11 Temperamental doctor, oddly absent at intervals (5) MOODY
12 Permit to trap local bird (6) LINNET
14 Dilemma in front of others, not prepared to pledge loyalty in marriage (6,4,5) PLIGHT ONES TROTH
17 Continue summary (6) RESUME
18 This aunt gives advice for pain (5) AGONY
22 Affair around the palm tree (6)
23 Unusual thing, flying close to sound barrier (4,4)
24 Instrument to cut, trim and also pound (4,4) EDGE TOOL
25 Gradually collects in area between valleys (6)

Down
1 Sentimental about toy, a decorative figure in straw (4,5)
2 Sailor dined and died - sank (6)
3 Did extremely little at work? (5)
4 Enterprise sheltering large and small pets (8)
5 One owed praise for cancelling function (8) CREDITOR
6 Sheer pace overcoming one in the end (5)
8 Digital representation of exceptionally rare animal cub? (6,7)
13 Travelling in time through Tintin comic (9)
15 Beasts (howlers) eating bird without wings (8) GIRAFFES
16 Person willing to check upcoming duty list (8) TESTATOR
19 Spit obstruction in wine glass (6)
20 Helpful, splendid husband for first daughter (5)
21 Grounds to switch limits of usage in medicines (5)

Across
7 Fine offer attracting soldiers to bar (6) FORBID
8 Eagerness of a councillor uniting ordinary people (8)
9 Uplifting song with and without a curse (8) ANATHEMA
10 Run from either side keeping dead straight (6) LADDER
11 Temperamental doctor, oddly absent at intervals (5) MOODY
12 Permit to trap local bird (6) LINNET
14 Dilemma in front of others, not prepared to pledge loyalty in marriage (6,4,5) PLIGHT ONES TROTH
17 Continue summary (6) RESUME
18 This aunt gives advice for pain (5) AGONY
22 Affair around the palm tree (6) RAFFIA
23 Unusual thing, flying close to sound barrier (4,4)
24 Instrument to cut, trim and also pound (4,4) EDGE TOOL
25 Gradually collects in area between valleys (6)

Down
1 Sentimental about toy, a decorative figure in straw (4,5)
2 Sailor dined and died - sank (6) ABATED
3 Did extremely little at work? (5)
4 Enterprise sheltering large and small pets (8) DARLING
5 One owed praise for cancelling function (8) CREDITOR
6 Sheer pace overcoming one in the end (5)
8 Digital representation of exceptionally rare animal cub? (6,7)
13 Travelling in time through Tintin comic (9)
15 Beasts (howlers) eating bird without wings (8) GIRAFFES
16 Person willing to check upcoming duty list (8) TESTATOR
19 Spit obstruction in wine glass (6)
20 Helpful, splendid husband for first daughter (5)
21 Grounds to switch limits of usage in medicines (5)

Across
8 Wimp edges away, almost white facing a beast (6)
9 Particular business venture provided one with source of cash (8)
10 Wear kits used for this sport (5,3)
11 Appropriate to take stock of a cooking method (6)
12 Complaint from woman in a soup (6)
13 At home couple takes time to strip, chill, get cosy (8)
15 Eat food that’s superior (5-2)
17 0 minus 0 resulting in a negative sign? (7)
20 Busy bee recoiling in pain touching cable (4,4)
22 Staff divide reward and take off (6)
23 Masked man’s identity exposed finally by knight (6)
25 Old rover masquerading as master (8)
26 Sexy legs drawing in trouble-maker’s looks (8)
27 Willows - very large, rise up (6)

Down
1 Natural for adult males everywhere, to get enchanted by oomph? (8)
2 Berate clan shifting portable tent (10)
3 Travel sickness in Argentina? Use antihistamine (6)
4 Rising high almost with drug (7)
5 Literally very bad time to lose tail-enders (8)
6 Relatives have caught up with Mark (4)
7 None’s around? Take home songbird (6)
14 Pitman all over the moon coming up with petroleum (7,3) MINERAL OIL
16 Socialist’s first priority is employees’ organisation (8) UNIONIST
18 One Maoist’s back to supply weapons delivery system? (8) UNDERARM
19 Pity about being glum having lost nothing (7) REMORSE
21 Frozen dripping in attic I cleared (6) ICICLE
22 Chemical layer submerged in water body releasing oxygen (6)
24 Stupid call to get married (4)

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Across
8 Wimp edges away, almost white facing a beast (6) IMPALA
9 Particular business venture provided one with source of cash (8)
10 Wear kits used for this sport (5,3)
11 Appropriate to take stock of a cooking method (6)
12 Complaint from woman in a soup (6)
13 At home couple takes time to strip, chill, get cosy (8) INTIMATE
15 Eat food that’s superior (5-2)
17 0 minus 0 resulting in a negative sign? (7) OMINOUS
20 Busy bee recoiling in pain touching cable (4,4) LIVE WIRE
22 Staff divide reward and take off (6)
23 Masked man’s identity exposed finally by knight (6)
25 Old rover masquerading as master (8)
26 Sexy legs drawing in trouble-maker’s looks (8)
27 Willows - very large, rise up (6)

Down
1 Natural for adult males everywhere, to get enchanted by oomph? (8)
2 Berate clan shifting portable tent (10)
3 Travel sickness in Argentina? Use antihistamine (6)
4 Rising high almost with drug (7)
5 Literally very bad time to lose tail-enders (8) VERBATIM
6 Relatives have caught up with Mark (4)
7 None’s around? Take home songbird (6)
14 Pitman all over the moon coming up with petroleum (7,3) MINERAL OIL
16 Socialist’s first priority is employees’ organisation (8) UNIONIST
18 One Maoist’s back to supply weapons delivery system? (8) UNDERARM
19 Pity about being glum having lost nothing (7) REMORSE
21 Frozen dripping in attic I cleared (6) ICICLE
22 Chemical layer submerged in water body releasing oxygen (6)
24 Stupid call to get married (4)

Across
8 Wimp edges away, almost white facing a beast (6) IMPALA
9 Particular business venture provided one with source of cash (8) SPECIFIC
10 Wear kits used for this sport (5,3) WATER SKI
11 Appropriate to take stock of a cooking method (6)
12 Complaint from woman in a soup (6) HERNIA
13 At home couple takes time to strip, chill, get cosy (8) INTIMATE
15 Eat food that’s superior (5-2)
17 0 minus 0 resulting in a negative sign? (7) OMINOUS
20 Busy bee recoiling in pain touching cable (4,4) LIVE WIRE
22 Staff divide reward and take off (6)
23 Masked man’s identity exposed finally by knight (6)
25 Old rover masquerading as master (8)
26 Sexy legs drawing in trouble-maker’s looks (8)
27 Willows - very large, rise up (6)

Down
1 Natural for adult males everywhere, to get enchanted by oomph? (8)
2 Berate clan shifting portable tent (10) [B]TABERNACLE[B]
3 Travel sickness in Argentina? Use antihistamine (6) NAUSEA
4 Rising high almost with drug (7)
5 Literally very bad time to lose tail-enders (8) VERBATIM
6 Relatives have caught up with Mark (4) NICK
7 None’s around? Take home songbird (6)
14 Pitman all over the moon coming up with petroleum (7,3) MINERAL OIL
16 Socialist’s first priority is employees’ organisation (8) UNIONIST
18 One Maoist’s back to supply weapons delivery system? (8) UNDERARM
19 Pity about being glum having lost nothing (7) REMORSE
21 Frozen dripping in attic I cleared (6) ICICLE
22 Chemical layer submerged in water body releasing oxygen (6)
24 Stupid call to get married (4)

Across
1 Approximately by end of June, certain to get foodgrain... (6)
4 ...announces politician (not individual) (6)
9 A book you reportedly hid inside for a relative (4)
10 Agitated schoolteacher discarded her sweets (10)
11 Appoint guerrilla to capture pair with son (6)
12 Assisted earl to survive outside at Germany after queen's retreat (8)
13 Assert about Dutch ties wrongly to publicize (9)
15 Acts against spends without latitude (5)
16 A smaller number, in passion to get a wife, desert Vatican (5)
18 Approved cheat's business and ended without substance (9)
22 Accepted Bond's advance inside (8)
23 Avoid adventure without, say a condition (6)
25 Asked to send quote, I disposed (10)
26 A single item auntie stripped without a point (4)
27 Arise awkwardly after taking drug, get more relaxed (6)
28 Am about to follow one girl with extremely envious thoughts (6)

Down
1 Demolished compact disc in hurry at Spain (7)
2 Duration in which to find relationship (5)
3 Damaged container with missing gold is antique (7)
5 Draw co-ordinate for a tram, maybe (6)
6 Drifter is a cashier concealing a bit of rands, australs and vatus (9) TRAVELLER
7 Drafted screenplay with new pal out of backdrop (7) SCENERY
8 Drug taken by an Irish band at watering hole’s gin cocktail equivalent (13) CORRESPONDING
14 Disturbs board member to take side in stock exchange scandal initially (9) EXERCISES
17 Deliver English sweet late? No earlier (7) EXECUTE
19 Doctor returned after agent secured king's release (7)
20 Devoid of alternative, Tories follow English politician's issues (7)
21 Domain of peer I'm readjusting is... (6)
24 ...defended by one hundred and fifty peacekeepers going on thousand (5)

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Across
1 Approximately by end of June, certain to get foodgrain... (6)
4 ...announces politician (not individual) (6)
9 A book you reportedly hid inside for a relative (4)
10 Agitated schoolteacher discarded her sweets (10)
11 Appoint guerrilla to capture pair with son (6)
12 Assisted earl to survive outside at Germany after queen's retreat (8)
13 Assert about Dutch ties wrongly to publicize (9)
15 Acts against spends without latitude (5)
16 A smaller number, in passion to get a wife, desert Vatican (5)
18 Approved cheat's business and ended without substance (9)
22 Accepted Bond's advance inside (8)
23 Avoid adventure without, say a condition (6)
25 Asked to send quote, I disposed (10)
26 A single item auntie stripped without a point (4)
27 Arise awkwardly after taking drug, get more relaxed (6)
28 Am about to follow one girl with extremely envious thoughts (6) IMAGES

Down
1 Demolished compact disc in hurry at Spain (7)
2 Duration in which to find relationship (5)
3 Damaged container with missing gold is antique (7) ANCIENT
5 Draw co-ordinate for a tram, maybe (6)
6 Drifter is a cashier concealing a bit of rands, australs and vatus (9) TRAVELLER
7 Drafted screenplay with new pal out of backdrop (7) SCENERY
8 Drug taken by an Irish band at watering hole’s gin cocktail equivalent (13) CORRESPONDING
14 Disturbs board member to take side in stock exchange scandal initially (9) EXERCISES
17 Deliver English sweet late? No earlier (7) EXECUTE
19 Doctor returned after agent secured king's release (7) FREEDOM
20 Devoid of alternative, Tories follow English politician's issues (7) EMPTIES
21 Domain of peer I'm readjusting is... (6) EMPIRE
24 ...defended by one hundred and fifty peacekeepers going on thousand (5)

Across
1 Approximately by end of June, certain to get foodgrain... (6) CEREAL
4 ...announces politician (not individual) (6) STATES
9 A book you reportedly hid inside for a relative (4) AUNT
10 Agitated schoolteacher discarded her sweets (10) CHOCOLATES
11 Appoint guerrilla to capture pair with son (6) CHOOSE
12 Assisted earl to survive outside at Germany after queen's retreat (8) RELIEVED
13 Assert about Dutch ties wrongly to publicize (9) ADVERTISE
15 Acts against spends without latitude (5) PLAYS
16 A smaller number, in passion to get a wife, desert Vatican (5) FEWER
18 Approved cheat's business and ended without substance (9) CONFIRMED
22 Accepted Bond's advance inside (8) WELCOMED
23 Avoid adventure without, say a condition (6) ESCAPE
25 Asked to send quote, I disposed (10) QUESTIONED
26 A single item auntie stripped without a point (4) UNIT
27 Arise awkwardly after taking drug, get more relaxed (6) EASIER
28 Am about to follow one girl with extremely envious thoughts (6) IMAGES

Down
1 Demolished compact disc in hurry at Spain (7) CRUSHED
2 Duration in which to find relationship (5) RATIO
3 Damaged container with missing gold is antique (7) ANCIENT
5 Draw co-ordinate for a tram, maybe (6) TROLLY
6 Drifter is a cashier concealing a bit of rands, australs and vatus (9) TRAVELLER
7 Drafted screenplay with new pal out of backdrop (7) SCENERY
8 Drug taken by an Irish band at watering hole’s gin cocktail equivalent (13) CORRESPONDING
14 Disturbs board member to take side in stock exchange scandal initially (9) EXERCISES
17 Deliver English sweet late? No earlier (7) EXECUTE
19 Doctor returned after agent secured king's release (7) FREEDOM
20 Devoid of alternative, Tories follow English politician's issues (7) EMPTIES
21 Domain of peer I'm readjusting is... (6) EMPIRE
24 ...defended by one hundred and fifty peacekeepers going on thousand (5) CLUNG

Across
1 Many violent Nazi gunmen initially secured this erstwhile German city-state (6) DANZIG
5 Throaty channel has Arnab escape ban (6)
10 Devised action to grasp C language (7)
11 Democrat joining English party, on getting power becomes corrupt (7)
12 One who avoids the First Lady, has a date with redhead (6)
15 Rebecca's heart set on cocktail with oriental model in a creek (6) BECKET
16 Thieves ravaging barbershops remove hasp (7)
17 Firstly, a real man yearns to be a force (4)
18 Coordinates of artists inside given by electromagnetic radiation (1-3)
19 Blended a daiquiri, mead, icariine, xerez for starters, in front of Edward (7)
20 Country's bad air leads to fever (4)
22 Test for queen you orally administered on independent Zambia (4)
25 Engineer to resign for taking drug and stay silent (2,5)
27 King's subject releases article on infidel (6)
28 Creating a barrier for princess preceding the ruler (6)
31 Remove ant from watermelon juice, leaving a nematode (7)
32 War office at Japan with faulty aim is behind one island (3,4)
33 Wild cats' vocal chords emit Argon (6)
34 Figure of oriental females is girlish, young primarily (6)

Down
2 Applause for hen escaping from mechanical trap (7)
3 Spot that lady's instrument (6) ZITHER
4 Firearms acquired last evening at sunset (4)
5 Jihad quelled, I am leaving for a pilgrimage (4)
6 Fruits procured by requests made out of Italy (6)
7 Speakers place a point upfront for a follower (7)
8 Caught out kleptomaniac, ordered to leave Milan for an American city (6)
9 It's good to leave Lima for a place abundant with shrubs (6)
13 Strangely, weirdo on reaching Romania turns more unruly (7)
14 Devious, double-quick arrangement to evict duck (7)
15 Hurried and brewed beer with a bit of zing to place in front of journalist (7) BREEZED
20 Printer type in Kampuchea's black (3-3)
21 Hideously, but legally dismiss leader (7)
23 Gun I dismantled, earns money in welding (7)
24 Almost look back at unknown police officer in front of snake (6) ZIGZAG
25 Bio contains juicy bit on union leader's unknown trinkets (6)
26 Insider information received on match turned sour (3-3)
29 Uncle to come back after 10 for a festival (4)
30 To live, Victor's wives lost weight and dumped son (4)


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Across
1 Many violent Nazi gunmen initially secured this erstwhile German city-state (6) DANZIG
5 Throaty channel has Arnab escape ban (6)
10 Devised action to grasp C language (7)
11 Democrat joining English party, on getting power becomes corrupt (7)
12 One who avoids the First Lady, has a date with redhead (6)
15 Rebecca's heart set on cocktail with oriental model in a creek (6) BECKET
16 Thieves ravaging barbershops remove hasp (7) ROBBERS
17 Firstly, a real man yearns to be a force (4)
18 Coordinates of artists inside given by electromagnetic radiation (1-3)
19 Blended a daiquiri, mead, icariine, xerez for starters, in front of Edward (7)
20 Country's bad air leads to fever (4)
22 Test for queen you orally administered on independent Zambia (4)
25 Engineer to resign for taking drug and stay silent (2,5)
27 King's subject releases article on infidel (6)
28 Creating a barrier for princess preceding the ruler (6)
31 Remove ant from watermelon juice, leaving a nematode (7)
32 War office at Japan with faulty aim is behind one island (3,4) IWO JIMA
33 Wild cats' vocal chords emit Argon (6)
34 Figure of oriental females is girlish, young primarily (6)

Down
2 Applause for hen escaping from mechanical trap (7) ACCLAIM
3 Spot that lady's instrument (6) ZITHER
4 Firearms acquired last evening at sunset (4)
5 Jihad quelled, I am leaving for a pilgrimage (4)
6 Fruits procured by requests made out of Italy (6)
7 Speakers place a point upfront for a follower (7)
8 Caught out kleptomaniac, ordered to leave Milan for an American city (6)
9 It's good to leave Lima for a place abundant with shrubs (6)
13 Strangely, weirdo on reaching Romania turns more unruly (7)
14 Devious, double-quick arrangement to evict duck (7) OBLIQUE
15 Hurried and brewed beer with a bit of zing to place in front of journalist (7) BREEZED
20 Printer type in Kampuchea's black (3-3)
21 Hideously, but legally dismiss leader (7)
23 Gun I dismantled, earns money in welding (7)
24 Almost look back at unknown police officer in front of snake (6) ZIGZAG
25 Bio contains juicy bit on union leader's unknown trinkets (6)
26 Insider information received on match turned sour (3-3) TIP-OFF
29 Uncle to come back after 10 for a festival (4)
30 To live, Victor's wives lost weight and dumped son (4)

Across
1 Many violent Nazi gunmen initially secured this erstwhile German city-state (6) DANZIG
5 Throaty channel has Arnab escape ban (6)
10 Devised action to grasp C language (7)
11 Democrat joining English party, on getting power becomes corrupt (7)
12 One who avoids the First Lady, has a date with redhead (6)
15 Rebecca's heart set on cocktail with oriental model in a creek (6) BECKET
16 Thieves ravaging barbershops remove hasp (7) ROBBERS
17 Firstly, a real man yearns to be a force (4)
18 Coordinates of artists inside given by electromagnetic radiation (1-3) XRAY
19 Blended a daiquiri, mead, icariine, xerez for starters, in front of Edward (7) ADMIXED
20 Country's bad air leads to fever (4)
22 Test for queen you orally administered on independent Zambia (4)
25 Engineer to resign for taking drug and stay silent (2,5)
27 King's subject releases article on infidel (6)
28 Creating a barrier for princess preceding the ruler (6)
31 Remove ant from watermelon juice, leaving a nematode (7) EELWORM
32 War office at Japan with faulty aim is behind one island (3,4) IWO JIMA
33 Wild cats' vocal chords emit Argon (6)
34 Figure of oriental females is girlish, young primarily (6) EFFIGY

Down
2 Applause for hen escaping from mechanical trap (7) ACCLAIM
3 Spot that lady's instrument (6) ZITHER
4 Firearms acquired last evening at sunset (4) [B]GUNS[/B
5 Jihad quelled, I am leaving for a pilgrimage (4)
6 Fruits procured by requests made out of Italy (6)
7 Speakers place a point upfront for a follower (7)
8 Caught out kleptomaniac, ordered to leave Milan for an American city (6) TOPEKA
9 It's good to leave Lima for a place abundant with shrubs (6)
13 Strangely, weirdo on reaching Romania turns more unruly (7)
14 Devious, double-quick arrangement to evict duck (7) OBLIQUE
15 Hurried and brewed beer with a bit of zing to place in front of journalist (7) BREEZED
20 Printer type in Kampuchea's black (3-3)
21 Hideously, but legally dismiss leader (7)
23 Gun I dismantled, earns money in welding (7)
24 Almost look back at unknown police officer in front of snake (6) ZIGZAG
25 Bio contains juicy bit on union leader's unknown trinkets (6)
26 Insider information received on match turned sour (3-3) TIP-OFF
29 Uncle to come back after 10 for a festival (4)
30 To live, Victor's wives lost weight and dumped son (4)

Starred clues have no definition but share a common theme
Across
6 Adult got thrashed, hence distressed (7)
7 * Spirit, bordering on crazy, is guarding gold (7) CHICORY
9 * Most of dance party is about to move indoors (5) BASIL
10 * D?cor Ian derived on display (9) CORIANDER
11 Once again publish using printer (7)
13 Ill boy is being treated. All get out! (6)
15 Maniac cop, nude, running all alone (13)
19 Could be you or me — lonely, without love around New York (6)
20* Shakespearean character wears spectacles (7) OREGANO
23 See a thumbs up on Facebook for a celebrity impersonator (4-5)
24 Rule to implement before exam time runs out (5)
26 Cola and rum cocktail caused racket (7)
27 Replace income (7)

Down
1 Stand in Grenada isle (4)
2* Sound American nation (6) CHILLI
3 To a dunce I relay instructions (9)
4 Best tax provided to be revoked. This is mania! (8)
5 I’ll order accountant to build a range (10)
6 Colour seen when bureau burns (6)
7 Crop that’s old-fashioned (4)
8 * Brief story on war (6)
12* Pony nearly beaten up (10)
14 Branch of medicine that has visionaries? (9)
16* Commit a crime as discussed on a weekday (8)
17* A protective charm against vampires (6)
18* Bread stuffed with gold is finally stolen (6)
21* Go up at a corner, then go down (6)
22 Rank first in TOEFL and IELTS, second in JEE and GRE (4)
25 Hereditary unit is produced but not evaluated (4)

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Starred clues have no definition but share a common theme
Across
6 Adult got thrashed, hence distressed (7) ABASHED
7 * Spirit, bordering on crazy, is guarding gold (7) CHICORY
9 * Most of dance party is about to move indoors (5) BASIL
10 * D?cor Ian derived on display (9) CORIANDER
11 Once again publish using printer (7)
13 Ill boy is being treated. All get out! (6)
15 Maniac cop, nude, running all alone (13)
19 Could be you or me — lonely, without love around New York (6)
20* Shakespearean character wears spectacles (7) OREGANO
23 See a thumbs up on Facebook for a celebrity impersonator (4-5) LOOK-ALIKE
24 Rule to implement before exam time runs out (5)
26 Cola and rum cocktail caused racket (7)
27 Replace income (7)

Down
1 Stand in Grenada isle (4)
2* Sound American nation (6) CHILLI
3 To a dunce I relay instructions (9)
4 Best tax provided to be revoked. This is mania! (8) FIXATION
5 I’ll order accountant to build a range (10)
6 Colour seen when bureau burns (6)
7 Crop that’s old-fashioned (4)
8 * Brief story on war (6)
12* Pony nearly beaten up (10) PENNYROYAL
14 Branch of medicine that has visionaries? (9)
16* Commit a crime as discussed on a weekday (8) CINNAMON
17* A protective charm against vampires (6)
18* Bread stuffed with gold is finally stolen (6)
21* Go up at a corner, then go down (6)
22 Rank first in TOEFL and IELTS, second in JEE and GRE (4)
25 Hereditary unit is produced but not evaluated (4)

Starred clues have no definition but share a common theme
Across
6 Adult got thrashed, hence distressed (7) ABASHED
7 * Spirit, bordering on crazy, is guarding gold (7) CHICORY
9 * Most of dance party is about to move indoors (5) BASIL
10 * D?cor Ian derived on display (9) CORIANDER
11 Once again publish using printer (7)
13 Ill boy is being treated. All get out! (6)
15 Maniac cop, nude, running all alone (13)
19 Could be you or me — lonely, without love around New York (6)
20* Shakespearean character wears spectacles (7) OREGANO
23 See a thumbs up on Facebook for a celebrity impersonator (4-5) LOOK-ALIKE
24 Rule to implement before exam time runs out (5)
26 Cola and rum cocktail caused racket (7)
27 Replace income (7) REVENUE

Down
1 Stand in Grenada isle (4)
2* Sound American nation (6) CHILLI
3 To a dunce I relay instructions (9)
4 Best tax provided to be revoked. This is mania! (8) FIXATION
5 I’ll order accountant to build a range (10)
6 Colour seen when bureau burns (6) AUBURN
7 Crop that’s old-fashioned (4)
8 * Brief story on war (6)
12* Pony nearly beaten up (10) PENNYROYAL
14 Branch of medicine that has visionaries? (9) OPTOMETRY
16* Commit a crime as discussed on a weekday (8) CINNAMON
17* A protective charm against vampires (6)
18* Bread stuffed with gold is finally stolen (6)
21* Go up at a corner, then go down (6)
22 Rank first in TOEFL and IELTS, second in JEE and GRE (4) TIER
25 Hereditary unit is produced but not evaluated (4) GENE

Starred clues have no definition but share a common theme
Across
6 Adult got thrashed, hence distressed (7) ABASHED
7 * Spirit, bordering on crazy, is guarding gold (7) CHICORY
9 * Most of dance party is about to move indoors (5) BASIL
10 * D?cor Ian derived on display (9) CORIANDER
11 Once again publish using printer (7) REPRINT
13 Ill boy is being treated. All get out! (6) BILLYO
15 Maniac cop, nude, running all alone (13) UNACCOMPANIED
19 Could be you or me — lonely, without love around New York (6) ANYONE
20* Shakespearean character wears spectacles (7) OREGANO
23 See a thumbs up on Facebook for a celebrity impersonator (4-5) LOOK-ALIKE
24 Rule to implement before exam time runs out (5) DOGMA
26 Cola and rum cocktail caused racket (7) CLAMOUR
27 Replace income (7) REVENUE

Down
1 Stand in Grenada isle (4) DAIS
2* Sound American nation (6) CHILLI
3 To a dunce I relay instructions (9) EDUCATION
4 Best tax provided to be revoked. This is mania! (8) FIXATION
5 I’ll order accountant to build a range (10) CORDILLERA
6 Colour seen when bureau burns (6) AUBURN
7 Crop that’s old-fashioned (4) CORN
8 * Brief story on war (6) YARROW
12* Pony nearly beaten up (10) PENNYROYAL
14 Branch of medicine that has visionaries? (9) OPTOMETRY
16* Commit a crime as discussed on a weekday (8) CINNAMON
17* A protective charm against vampires (6) GARLIC
18* Bread stuffed with gold is finally stolen (6) BORAGE
21* Go up at a corner, then go down (6) ENDIVE
22 Rank first in TOEFL and IELTS, second in JEE and GRE (4) TIER
25 Hereditary unit is produced but not evaluated (4) GENE

Across
1 Is numb, I suspect, in exploration vessel (7)
5 Practise in heat (4,2)
9 Suffer later, toe broken (8)
10 Drunk on port? At once! (6)
12 Loud argument with knight makes one scowl (5)
13 Duke, duke wife ignored (9)
14 Sailor giving evidence? He may spring a surprise (4-2-3-3)
17 French governess forced one to go in river (12)
20 Comic strip character,perhaps getting petrol on her overalls, initially? (9)
22 Out of place down in Italy (5)
23 Artist is at home portraying dried fruit (6)
24 In New York City borough, see tailless cat by stream (8)
25 Heather describing trendy piece of waistcoat material (6)
26 Rot shown in elm, primarily, and two other types of tree (7)

Down
1 Provided in most new designs (6) MOTIFS
2 Admiral in hold (6) NELSON
3 Show violence towards powerful member (9) STRONGARM
4 Items of cutlery in trunk, best I’ve touched (6,6) BUTTER KNIVES
6 Boy in short anorak, wound up (5) AARON
7 Boatman drifting round one Canadian lake (8)
8 Legendary bird in part of Arizona (7)
11 Place for opera - NY one burgled, unfortunately (12)
15 Golfing feat in difficult situation, popular on last in game? (4,2,3)
16 Notice alternative selection (8)
17 Bad hearing the second I popped out in wind? (7)
18 Friend entertaining the Spanish with a rice dish they like? (6)
19 Awful smell coming from small fish (6)
21 Check about first of Georges to rule as monarch(5)

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