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

Across
1 Lord said to have looked back making such proclamations (6) FATWAS
4 Study face and breast (8)
9 Again assemble the soldiers before water rises (2- 4)
10 Wild animal caged in this French lotion (8)
12 Child to imitate a boy guide (8)
13 It is mostly the fault of economy (6)
15 It explains everything in a line (6,6)
18 They open many doors without muscle power (8,4) SKELETON KEYS
21 Drink and reverse vehicle inside boat (6)
22 A group within a group can play music (8)
24 Admitted American railway guard (8)
25 Twins may be brilliant in one (6)
26 Finding food for one involved in metal working (8) FORAGING
27 Hard set building a cathedral city (6)

Down
1 Accountant involved in wild growth prediction (8) FORECAST
2 A true composition about his books (8)
3 What a hale and hearty footballer is found to be doing (5,3,7) ALIVE AND KICKING
5 Back in history, Vietnam once annexed this country (4)
6 See Anne set forth and make money illegally (7,4,4)
7 No time for wild rioting in the beginning (6)
8 Go and have food inside, it is agreed upon (6)
11 Forbidding to see it’s back in the socket (7) HOSTILE
14 Alter United Nations constitution to make it non-aligned (7) NEUTRAL
16 Most comfortable journey cannot be side-saddle (8) BESTRIDE
17 Since each city lacks a bit of civility, it is hard to endure (8) ASPERITY
19 Service provided within range (6) MASSIF
20 Clipper puts pressure and sprinter loses direction (6)
23 The writer’s got nothing orderly (4)

Across
1 Lord said to have looked back making such proclamations (6) FATWAS
4 Study face and breast (8)
9 Again assemble the soldiers before water rises (2- 4)
10 Wild animal caged in this French lotion (8)
12 Child to imitate a boy guide (8) CHAPERON
13 It is mostly the fault of economy (6)
15 It explains everything in a line (6,6)
18 They open many doors without muscle power (8,4) SKELETON KEYS
21 Drink and reverse vehicle inside boat (6)
22 A group within a group can play music (8) CASSETTE
24 Admitted American railway guard (8) SENTINEL
25 Twins may be brilliant in one (6) GEMINI
26 Finding food for one involved in metal working (8) FORAGING
27 Hard set building a cathedral city (6)
Down
1 Accountant involved in wild growth prediction (8) FORECAST
2 A true composition about his books (8)
3 What a hale and hearty footballer is found to be doing (5,3,7) ALIVE AND KICKING
5 Back in history, Vietnam once annexed this country (4)
6 See Anne set forth and make money illegally (7,4,4)
7 No time for wild rioting in the beginning (6)
8 Go and have food inside, it is agreed upon (6)
11 Forbidding to see it’s back in the socket (7) HOSTILE
14 Alter United Nations constitution to make it non-aligned (7) NEUTRAL
16 Most comfortable journey cannot be side-saddle (8) BESTRIDE
17 Since each city lacks a bit of civility, it is hard to endure (8) ASPERITY
19 Service provided within range (6) MASSIF
20 Clipper puts pressure and sprinter loses direction (6)
23 The writer’s got nothing orderly (4) PEON

Across
1 Lord said to have looked back making such proclamations (6) FATWAS
4 Study face and breast (8)CONFRONT
9 Again assemble the soldiers before water rises (2- 4)RE-EDIT
10 Wild animal caged in this French lotion (8)
12 Child to imitate a boy guide (8) CHAPERON
13 It is mostly the fault of economy (6)THRIFT
15 It explains everything in a line (6,6)
18 They open many doors without muscle power (8,4) SKELETON KEYS
21 Drink and reverse vehicle inside boat (6)
22 A group within a group can play music (8) CASSETTE
24 Admitted American railway guard (8) SENTINEL
25 Twins may be brilliant in one (6) GEMINI
26 Finding food for one involved in metal working (8) FORAGING
27 Hard set building a cathedral city (6)STEELY
Down
1 Accountant involved in wild growth prediction (8) FORECAST
2 A true composition about his books (8)
3 What a hale and hearty footballer is found to be doing (5,3,7) ALIVE AND KICKING
5 Back in history, Vietnam once annexed this country (4)
6 See Anne set forth and make money illegally (7,4,4)
7 No time for wild rioting in the beginning (6)[B]ORIGIN[/B
8 Go and have food inside, it is agreed upon (6)
11 Forbidding to see it’s back in the socket (7) HOSTILE
14 Alter United Nations constitution to make it non-aligned (7) NEUTRAL
16 Most comfortable journey cannot be side-saddle (8) BESTRIDE
17 Since each city lacks a bit of civility, it is hard to endure (8) ASPERITY
19 Service provided within range (6) MASSIF
20 Clipper puts pressure and sprinter loses direction (6)
23 The writer’s got nothing orderly (4) PEON

Across
1 Lord said to have looked back making such proclamations (6) FATWAS
4 Study face and breast (8)CONFRONT
9 Again assemble the soldiers before water rises (2- 4)RE-EDIT
10 Wild animal caged in this French lotion (8)CALAMINE
12 Child to imitate a boy guide (8) CHAPERON
13 It is mostly the fault of economy (6)THRIFT
15 It explains everything in a line (6,6)STRONG THEORY
18 They open many doors without muscle power (8,4) SKELETON KEYS
21 Drink and reverse vehicle inside boat (6)ARRACK
22 A group within a group can play music (8) CASSETTE
24 Admitted American railway guard (8) SENTINEL
25 Twins may be brilliant in one (6) GEMINI
26 Finding food for one involved in metal working (8) FORAGING
27 Hard set building a cathedral city (6)STEELY
Down
1 Accountant involved in wild growth prediction (8) FORECAST
2 A true composition about his books (8)THESAURI
3 What a hale and hearty footballer is found to be doing (5,3,7) ALIVE AND KICKING
5 Back in history, Vietnam once annexed this country (4)OMAN
6 See Anne set forth and make money illegally (7,4,4)FEATHER ONE'S NEST
7 No time for wild rioting in the beginning (6)ORIGIN
8 Go and have food inside, it is agreed upon (6)TREATY
11 Forbidding to see it’s back in the socket (7) HOSTILE
14 Alter United Nations constitution to make it non-aligned (7) NEUTRAL
16 Most comfortable journey cannot be side-saddle (8) BESTRIDE
17 Since each city lacks a bit of civility, it is hard to endure (8) ASPERITY
19 Service provided within range (6) MASSIF
20 Clipper puts pressure and sprinter loses direction (6)PRUNER
23 The writer’s got nothing orderly (4) PEON

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

Across
1 A bishop’s sermon is profound (8) ABSTRACT
5 Field event record set by American (6) DISCUS
9 Prepare to fire at ducks and a parrot (8) COCKATOO
10 Dominating woman in house hiding key (6) VIRAGO
12 Gentleman’s gentleman mislaying article at end of dance (5) VALET
13 Horror novel: males butchered in opening (6,3)
14 Seen reaching out for Internet facility (6,6)
18 Flog dish, potty, and basin in place lacking privacy (8,4)
21 Having a litre in bar is common (9)
23 Man in Bible, one backing church (5)
24 A place where event is held in broad road (6)
25 Simone’s dishevelled after party game (8)
26 Sample taken from plant by botanist, ultimately (6)
27 Contemporary, a top duet in variety (2-2-4)

Down
1 Capone’s chap in corner (6)
2 Head of state, in a hostile manner, leaves Mediterranean island (6)
3 Meat dish — best fare, possibly, around centre of Bologna (5,4)
4 Transvestite annoyed actor’s assistant in the theatre (5-7)
6 Nothing seen in one obscure turn of phrase (5)
7 Take tea with ordinary clergyman (8)
8 Fielder, not long a member (5,3)
11 What may be clearly listed in an ABC Food Guide? (8,4)
15 We come in barking about ten, in a state (3,6)
16 A vegetable in, for example, good plot close to quickset (8)
17 Stupid sort of crossword that nobody can solve? (8)
19 Girl ringing about ring (6)
20 Henry in class, modest (6)
22 A pleasantly appealing French accent (5)

Across
1 A bishop’s sermon is profound (8) ABSTRACT
5 Field event record set by American (6) DISCUS
9 Prepare to fire at ducks and a parrot (8) COCKATOO
10 Dominating woman in house hiding key (6) VIRAGO
12 Gentleman’s gentleman mislaying article at end of dance (5) VALET
13 Horror novel: males butchered in opening (6,3)
14 Seen reaching out for Internet facility (6,6) SEARCH ENGINE
18 Flog dish, potty, and basin in place lacking privacy (8,4) GOLDFISH BOWL
21 Having a litre in bar is common (9)
23 Man in Bible, one backing church (5)
24 A place where event is held in broad road (6)
25 Simone’s dishevelled after party game (8)
26 Sample taken from plant by botanist, ultimately (6)
27 Contemporary, a top duet in variety (2-2-4)

Down
1 Capone’s chap in corner (6)
2 Head of state, in a hostile manner, leaves Mediterranean island (6)
3 Meat dish — best fare, possibly, around centre of Bologna (5,4) ROAST BEEF
4 Transvestite annoyed actor’s assistant in the theatre (5-7) CROSS DRESSER
6 Nothing seen in one obscure turn of phrase (5)
7 Take tea with ordinary clergyman (8)
8 Fielder, not long a member (5,3) SHORT LEG
11 What may be clearly listed in an ABC Food Guide? (8,4)
15 We come in barking about ten, in a state (3,6)
16 A vegetable in, for example, good plot close to quickset (8)
17 Stupid sort of crossword that nobody can solve? (8) CLUELESS
19 Girl ringing about ring (6)
20 Henry in class, modest (6)
22 A pleasantly appealing French accent (5)

PP,
a clarification - is it 5 answers or 6 PP before 10 IST?
the website address says 6. but notice fellow hubbers posting only 5.
is it cinque or sextuple???? thanks.

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Originally Posted by CLUELESS

PP,
a clarification - is it 5 answers or 6 PP before 10 IST?
the website address says 6. but notice fellow hubbers posting only 5.
is it cinque or sextuple???? thanks.

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CLUELESS, 6 is the thread number! We are galloping fast, it seems! We have opened our 6th series. 5, of course, is the answer quota! Room for confusion of punctuations in the title!

Across
1 A bishop’s sermon is profound (8) ABSTRACT
5 Field event record set by American (6) DISCUS
9 Prepare to fire at ducks and a parrot (8) COCKATOO
10 Dominating woman in house hiding key (6) VIRAGO
12 Gentleman’s gentleman mislaying article at end of dance (5) VALET
13 Horror novel: males butchered in opening (6,3)
14 Seen reaching out for Internet facility (6,6) SEARCH ENGINE
18 Flog dish, potty, and basin in place lacking privacy (8,4) GOLDFISH BOWL
21 Having a litre in bar is common (9)
23 Man in Bible, one backing church (5)
24 A place where event is held in broad road (6)
25 Simone’s dishevelled after party game (8)
26 Sample taken from plant by botanist, ultimately (6)
27 Contemporary, a top duet in variety (2-2-4)UP-TO-DATE

Down
1 Capone’s chap in corner (6)ALCOVE
2 Head of state, in a hostile manner, leaves Mediterranean island (6)SICILY
3 Meat dish — best fare, possibly, around centre of Bologna (5,4) ROAST BEEF
4 Transvestite annoyed actor’s assistant in the theatre (5-7) CROSS DRESSER
6 Nothing seen in one obscure turn of phrase (5)IDIOM
7 Take tea with ordinary clergyman (8)CHAPLAIN
8 Fielder, not long a member (5,3) SHORT LEG
11 What may be clearly listed in an ABC Food Guide? (8,4)
15 We come in barking about ten, in a state (3,6)
16 A vegetable in, for example, good plot close to quickset (8)
17 Stupid sort of crossword that nobody can solve? (8) CLUELESS
19 Girl ringing about ring (6)
20 Henry in class, modest (6)
22 A pleasantly appealing French accent (5)

Across
1 A bishop’s sermon is profound (8) ABSTRACT
5 Field event record set by American (6) DISCUS
9 Prepare to fire at ducks and a parrot (8) COCKATOO
10 Dominating woman in house hiding key (6) VIRAGO
12 Gentleman’s gentleman mislaying article at end of dance (5) VALET
13 Horror novel: males butchered in opening (6,3) SALEMS LOT
14 Seen reaching out for Internet facility (6,6) SEARCH ENGINE
18 Flog dish, potty, and basin in place lacking privacy (8,4) GOLDFISH BOWL
21 Having a litre in bar is common (9) PREVALENT
23 Man in Bible, one backing church (5)
24 A place where event is held in broad road (6)
25 Simone’s dishevelled after party game (8) DOMINOES
26 Sample taken from plant by botanist, ultimately (6)
27 Contemporary, a top duet in variety (2-2-4)UP-TO-DATE

Down
1 Capone’s chap in corner (6)ALCOVE
2 Head of state, in a hostile manner, leaves Mediterranean island (6)SICILY
3 Meat dish — best fare, possibly, around centre of Bologna (5,4) ROAST BEEF
4 Transvestite annoyed actor’s assistant in the theatre (5-7) CROSS DRESSER
6 Nothing seen in one obscure turn of phrase (5)IDIOM
7 Take tea with ordinary clergyman (8)CHAPLAIN
8 Fielder, not long a member (5,3) SHORT LEG
11 What may be clearly listed in an ABC Food Guide? (8,4) ALPHABET SOUP
15 We come in barking about ten, in a state (3,6) NEW MEXICO
16 A vegetable in, for example, good plot close to quickset (8)
17 Stupid sort of crossword that nobody can solve? (8) CLUELESS
19 Girl ringing about ring (6)
20 Henry in class, modest (6)
22 A pleasantly appealing French accent (5)