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

Across
1 Cruelty I see in man (6) MAL(I/C)E
4 Caused by extremely careful characters — it’s dead end (3,2,3) CUL DE SAC*
9 Poisonous gas is near ground (6) ARSINE
10 Shadow boxing, say taken to higher level (8) DOGFIGHT
12 He's dispatched to keep shifting gear in service (8) SERGEANT
13 By and large, Byrd goes out with a girl (6) ANGELA
15 Press a number, and the country follows (6,6) FOURTH ESTATE
18 Wrong — vice versa, not right (12) CONSERVATIVE*
21 Tool setter's in the back (6)
22 Herb's most uneasy inside car by day's end (8)
24 Hold up group, it's on line (8)
25 Self control not often lost in ancient text (6) SCROLL*-often
26 Showed respect — blunt side used (8)
27 Big toe's well known (6)

Down
1 Same feat reproduced in the old kitchen (4,4) MEAT SAFE*
2 Passion turned sour in glossy (8) (LUST)(ROUS*)
3 For once, niceties exchanged with sweets (15) CONFECTIONARIES*
5 Not business voucher on top (4) [-co]UPON
6 The sure thing (8,7) (DEFINITE) (ARTICLE)
7 Ring — It's gone, love lost sadly (6) SIGNET*-o
8 Sleep over, fight for breath getting up (6)
11 Perhaps sent in, a quarter deep (7)
14 Beginning shortly — Music festival's rising fame (7)
16 Drink up — a warning overall (8)
17 One round in shade — did something eco-friendly (8)
19 Spies in Langley have a local picking up what's spoken in Baghdad (6)
20 He went into battle, loveless but composed (6)
23 Poetry doesn't start with language (4)

Across
1 Cruelty I see in man (6) MAL(I/C)E
4 Caused by extremely careful characters — it’s dead end (3,2,3) CUL DE SAC*
9 Poisonous gas is near ground (6) ARSINE
10 Shadow boxing, say taken to higher level (8) DOGFIGHT
12 He's dispatched to keep shifting gear in service (8) SERGEANT
13 By and large, Byrd goes out with a girl (6) ANGELA
15 Press a number, and the country follows (6,6) FOURTH ESTATE
18 Wrong — vice versa, not right (12) CONSERVATIVE*
21 Tool setter's in the back (6)
22 Herb's most uneasy inside car by day's end (8)
24 Hold up group, it's on line (8)
25 Self control not often lost in ancient text (6) SCROLL*-often
26 Showed respect — blunt side used (8)
27 Big toe's well known (6)LEGEND

Down
1 Same feat reproduced in the old kitchen (4,4) MEAT SAFE*
2 Passion turned sour in glossy (8) (LUST)(ROUS*)
3 For once, niceties exchanged with sweets (15) CONFECTIONARIES*
5 Not business voucher on top (4) [-co]UPON
6 The sure thing (8,7) (DEFINITE) (ARTICLE)
7 Ring — It's gone, love lost sadly (6) SIGNET*-o
8 Sleep over, fight for breath getting up (6)CATNAP
11 Perhaps sent in, a quarter deep (7)INTENSE
14 Beginning shortly — Music festival's rising fame (7)
16 Drink up — a warning overall (8)
17 One round in shade — did something eco-friendly (8)RECYCLED
19 Spies in Langley have a local picking up what's spoken in Baghdad (6)ARABIC
20 He went into battle, loveless but composed (6)
23 Poetry doesn't start with language (4)

Across
1 Cruelty I see in man (6) MAL(I/C)E
4 Caused by extremely careful characters — it’s dead end (3,2,3) CUL DE SAC*
9 Poisonous gas is near ground (6) ARSINE
10 Shadow boxing, say taken to higher level (8) DOGFIGHT
12 He's dispatched to keep shifting gear in service (8) SERGEANT
13 By and large, Byrd goes out with a girl (6) ANGELA
15 Press a number, and the country follows (6,6) FOURTH ESTATE
18 Wrong — vice versa, not right (12) CONSERVATIVE*
21 Tool setter's in the back (6)REAMER
22 Herb's most uneasy inside car by day's end (8)COSTMARY
24 Hold up group, it's on line (8)BANDITRY
25 Self control not often lost in ancient text (6) SCROLL*-often
26 Showed respect — blunt side used (8)CURTSIED
27 Big toe's well known (6)LEGEND

Down
1 Same feat reproduced in the old kitchen (4,4) MEAT SAFE*
2 Passion turned sour in glossy (8) (LUST)(ROUS*)
3 For once, niceties exchanged with sweets (15) CONFECTIONARIES*
5 Not business voucher on top (4) [-co]UPON
6 The sure thing (8,7) (DEFINITE) (ARTICLE)
7 Ring — It's gone, love lost sadly (6) SIGNET*-o
8 Sleep over, fight for breath getting up (6)CATNAP
11 Perhaps sent in, a quarter deep (7)INTENSE
14 Beginning shortly — Music festival's rising fame (7)STARDOM
16 Drink up — a warning overall (8)PINAFORE
17 One round in shade — did something eco-friendly (8)RECYCLED
19 Spies in Langley have a local picking up what's spoken in Baghdad (6)ARABIC
20 He went into battle, loveless but composed (6)WAGNER
23 Poetry doesn't start with language (4)ERSE

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

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4)
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5)
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9)
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4)
13 Record — it protects the name (7)
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5)
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4)
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7)
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2)
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5)

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9)
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)
5 One holds it in determination (5)
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5)
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6)
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6)
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5)
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5)
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5)



http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6422518.ece

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4)
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5)
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9)
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4)
13 Record — it protects the name (7)
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5)
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4)
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7)
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5)

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9)
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)
5 One holds it in determination (5)
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6)
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6)
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5)
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5)

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4) CHANGE ONES MIND
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5) LEVER
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9) THRILLING
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4) CAR BOMB
13 Record — it protects the name (7) EPITHET
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5)
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4)
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7)
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5)

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9)
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)
5 One holds it in determination (5)
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6)
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6)
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5)
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5)

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4) CHANGE ONES MIND
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5) LEVER
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9) THRILLING
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4) CAR BOMB
13 Record — it protects the name (7) EPITHET
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5) YEAST
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7)
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5)

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9) HAVERSACK
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)
5 One holds it in determination (5) NERVE
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6) PLUCKY
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6)
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5)
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5)

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4) CHANGE ONES MIND
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5) LEVER
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9) THRILLING
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4) CAR BOMB
13 Record — it protects the name (7) EPITHET
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5) YEAST
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7) OPPRESS
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5) THREE-CARD-MONTE

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9) HAVERSACK
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)
5 One holds it in determination (5) NERVE
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6) PLUCKY
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6) RESENT
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5) MOLAR
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5) POLIO

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4) CHANGE ONES MIND
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5) LEVER
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9) THRILLING
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4) CAR BOMB
13 Record — it protects the name (7) EPITHET
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5) YEAST
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7) OPPRESS
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)COLOURFUL
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5) THREE-CARD-MONTE

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9) HAVERSACK
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)ESTABLISH
5 One holds it in determination (5) NERVE
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)DIGITAL
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6) PLUCKY
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)TRANSMUTE
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)INCLEMENT
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6) RESENT
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5) MOLAR
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5) POLIO

Across
1 Is on mend — go for another option (6,4,4) CHANGE ONES MIND
10 Stick with purchase, disregard age (5) LEVER
11 Exciting when it holds a flower (9) THRILLING
12 Vehicle blocking road, unruly mob is a terror threat (3,4) CAR BOMB
13 Record — it protects the name (7) EPITHET
14 Direction given orally causes ferment (5) YEAST
16 Just one militant grabs power (9)IMPARTIAL
19 I ask hotel accommodation very fast (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
20 New notice board removed — too bad, or is it better? (5)NICER
22 Rejected seed is for retribution (7) (NEMES<=)(IS)
25 Burden of work with Iron (7) OPPRESS
27 Business with our full representation is abloom (9)COLOURFUL
28 Right to collect interest, for an extended retirement (3-2) LIE-(I)N
29 Cornered them at random in a game (5-4,5) THREE-CARD-MONTE

Down
2 Hesitate with rifle as it holds soldier's belongings (9) HAVERSACK
3 A seminar conducted for some in drug enforcement (5) NARCO (T)
4 Found ignorance mostly — covered with undue haste (9)ESTABLISH
5 One holds it in determination (5) NERVE
6 Continue with doctor — senior gets old (7,2)SOLDIER ON
7 Half broken rice found in his hybrid Paddy (5) I(RI)SH*
8 Understand it, everything's detailed with numbers (7)DIGITAL
9 Gutsy midshipman is fortunate (6) PLUCKY
15 Said to be in a daze, no volume change (9)TRANSMUTE
17 Scouted for an anonymous sponsor for a growing computer maker (9)PATROLLED
18 Stormy rise by changing sides (9)INCLEMENT
19 Wild lion's injured, gets relief in print (7)LINOCUT
21 Hate it when dispatched again (6) RESENT
23 Clueless about molecular grinder (5) MOLAR
24 Interest in furniture is capital... (5) SOF(I)A
26 ....interest in a game could be a handicap (5) POLIO

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

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7)
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3)
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7)
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7)
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7)
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8)
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6)
8 The French dream about Beryl (7)
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)
15 Hide article in King's possession (7)
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5)
18 Close attention please! (6)
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6)
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6)
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7140841.ece

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7)
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7)
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7)
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish?
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)
15 Hide article in King's possession (7)
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5)
18 Close attention please! (6)
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6)
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6)
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4)

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7) ROSEATE
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7)BROTHER
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7)
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10)BUTTONHOLE
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish?
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10) MALEFACTOR
15 Hide article in King's possession (7) LEATHER
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5)
18 Close attention please! (6)
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6)
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6)
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4)

8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish?

THE in French = Le

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7) ROS(EAT)E
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7)
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7)
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10) (BUT)(TON<=)(HOLE)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish? about is AnagrInd. So, OK
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)
15 Hide article in King's possession (7) LEA(THE)R
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5) B(+R)IB[-L]E [-L+R]
18 Close attention please! (6)
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6)
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6)
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4)

20 Money in account for rainy.... (6) SAVING (E)

STOR{M}Y

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7) ROS(EAT)E
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7) BROTHER
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7) CAPSULE
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10) (BUT)(TON<=)(HOLE)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish? about is AnagrInd. So, OK
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)
15 Hide article in King's possession (7) LEA(THE)R
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5) B(+R)IB[-L]E [-L+R]
18 Close attention please! (6) ENDEAR
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6) STORMY
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6) RAPIDS
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4) RILL

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7) ROS(EAT)E
21 With fastness managed this language (7)
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7) BROTHER
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7) CAPSULE
26 I roam all around this American city (8)
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)ANNEAL
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10) (BUT)(TON<=)(HOLE)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)PIER
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)ESTEEM
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish? about is AnagrInd. So, OK
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)CRORE
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)MALEFACTOR
15 Hide article in King's possession (7) LEA(THE)R
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5) B(+R)IB[-L]E [-L+R]
18 Close attention please! (6) ENDEAR
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6) STORMY
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6) RAPIDS
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4) RILL

Quote:

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Originally Posted by sandhya.p61

8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish?

THE in French = Le

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Thanks, sandhya.p61.:ty:

Across
6 Compare initially with little I know (5) LIKEN
7 All there is in one poem (8) UNIVERSE
10 Finally secret agent got new line (7) TANGENT
11 Rush back with egg of animal (3,4) ROE DEER
12 It's produced in the Islets of Langerhans (7) INSULIN
13 Our neighbour converts many in a month (7) MYANMAR
14 Played Salsa loudly for a festival (3,5,3) ALL SOULS DAY
19 Got up, had a feeling which is overly optimistic (7) ROS(EAT)E
21 With fastness managed this language (7)FORTRAN
23 It's a nuisance to keep writing to a sibling (7) BROTHER
25 Medicine covers rules, essentially (7) CAPSULE
26 I roam all around this American city (8)AMARILLO
27 Rallying point for a dark novel (5)DAKAR

Down
1 Continental border to check bovine paralysis (8) AKINESIA
2 Make it tough for a boy to support a girl (6)ANNEAL
3 Draw one into conversation — however not over fault (10) (BUT)(TON<=)(HOLE)
4 Pioneer — individual went and landed here (4)PIER
5 Voiced agreement over players reputation (6)ESTEEM
6 Almost dead, going through the country (6) LATVIA
8 The French dream about Beryl (7) EMERALD French or Spanish? about is AnagrInd. So, OK
9 Ten million rupees in the centre (5)CRORE
13 Two fellows — say, a hero, and a villain (10)MALEFACTOR
15 Hide article in King's possession (7) LEA(THE)R
16 Luke and Mary made to cover heads (8)YARMULKE
17 Inducement makes Bible change hands (5) B(+R)IB[-L]E [-L+R]
18 Close attention please! (6) ENDEAR
20 Money in account for rainy.... (6) STORMY
22 ....roving pairs check depth in parts of river (6) RAPIDS
24 Take time off to sing by the stream (4) RILL

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

Disappointment today. Was looking for the first post of the day.
Maybe Col is having a hectic weekend:happydance:

Across
9 Rest of money's safe (7)
10 Ally with more characters in Sicily (7)
11 One embarrassed after she was brought back — back on payroll (7)
12 General call for looking lecherous (7)
13 Accept invitation with club's list (4,5)
15 Does a tailless beast have an inner self? (5)
16 Neat slide of a flower (7) COWSLIP
19 New vice-president slashed prices — it shows (7) EVIDENT
20 Flyer's sorry to lose navigator ultimately (5)
21 Softly boy lay on girl, could it lead to this? (9)
25 Capital then rebuilt, took a long time (7) [
26 Smart to grab centre stage with a hacker (7)
28 Half the nobility are rejecting the inner parts (7)
29 Perhaps turn in, only to meet (3,4)
Down
1 Finally, historic relic restored by a man of God (6) CLERIC
2 Housekeeper gets an hour to raise some money (6)
3 Protect against loss of top dental gum (4)
4 Footballer has two days to show his wares (6)
5 Stifled cry in the past, at such affluence (8)
6 No sense of belonging in a strange country, reportedly (10)
7 Mechanic, not first rate, showing craftiness (8)
8 Moving page, noting a change (8)
14 Withdrawal from Iceland? (4,6)
16 Imaginative, but not even 'Carmen' can resurrect another musical (8)
17 Watchers may be funding the election (3,5) WAR CHEST
18 Parrot’s invitation to bird (8)
22 Played once, then over and over again (6)
23 Send contents after a month with a prayer (6)
24 Fuss about a growing plant (6)
27 Werner von Braun was bit of a flyer (4) ERNE

@Clueless,
There you go :D

Across
9 Rest of money's safe (7)
10 Ally with more characters in Sicily (7)
11 One embarrassed after she was brought back — back on payroll (7)
12 General call for looking lecherous (7)LEERING
13 Accept invitation with club's list (4,5)
15 Does a tailless beast have an inner self? (5)
16 Neat slide of a flower (7) COWSLIP
19 New vice-president slashed prices — it shows (7) EVIDENT
20 Flyer's sorry to lose navigator ultimately (5)
21 Softly boy lay on girl, could it lead to this? (9)
25 Capital then rebuilt, took a long time (7) [
26 Smart to grab centre stage with a hacker (7)
28 Half the nobility are rejecting the inner parts (7)
29 Perhaps turn in, only to meet (3,4)RUN INTO
Down
1 Finally, historic relic restored by a man of God (6) CLERIC
2 Housekeeper gets an hour to raise some money (6)
3 Protect against loss of top dental gum (4)
4 Footballer has two days to show his wares (6)
5 Stifled cry in the past, at such affluence (8)
6 No sense of belonging in a strange country, reportedly (10)ALIENATION
7 Mechanic, not first rate, showing craftiness (8)
8 Moving page, noting a change (8)
14 Withdrawal from Iceland? (4,6)
16 Imaginative, but not even 'Carmen' can resurrect another musical (8)CREATIVE
17 Watchers may be funding the election (3,5) WAR CHEST
18 Parrot’s invitation to bird (8)
22 Played once, then over and over again (6)ENCORE
23 Send contents after a month with a prayer (6)
24 Fuss about a growing plant (6)
27 Werner von Braun was bit of a flyer (4) ERNE

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Lakshmi Vaidyanathan

@Clueless,
There you go :D

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Thanks very much. But the cup is half full.
Need the grid to top-it-up:banghead:

PP,
may i know your source for THC, residing in LA?

Hi Clueless,
Oh no please don't bang your head :P
Here is the link
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7259485.ece

You can also find the link to the grid in Col.'s THCC blog : http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogs...l#comment-form

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Lakshmi Vaidyanathan

Hi Clueless,
Oh no please don't bang your head :P
Here is the link
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7259485.ece

You can also find the link to the grid in Col.'s THCC blog : http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogs...l#comment-form

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CLUELESS, I have no scruples in doing 'attai kaappi'=copying at times from the Colonel's blog!!! :noteeth: If I do it regularly for wrapping up why not when i am lazy or too busy?:lol:

Across
9 Rest of money's safe (7)LEISURE
10 Ally with more characters in Sicily (7)PALERMO
11 One embarrassed after she was brought back — back on payroll (7)REHIRED
12 General call for looking lecherous (7)LEERING
13 Accept invitation with club's list (4,5)COME CLEAN
15 Does a tailless beast have an inner self? (5)ANIMA
16 Neat slide of a flower (7) COWSLIP
19 New vice-president slashed prices — it shows (7) EVIDENT
20 Flyer's sorry to lose navigator ultimately (5)EGRET
21 Softly boy lay on girl, could it lead to this? (9)PREGNANCY
25 Capital then rebuilt, took a long time (7)TEHERAN
26 Smart to grab centre stage with a hacker (7)CLEAVER
28 Half the nobility are rejecting the inner parts (7)VISCERA
29 Perhaps turn in, only to meet (3,4)RUN INTO
Down
1 Finally, historic relic restored by a man of God (6) CLERIC
2 Housekeeper gets an hour to raise some money (6)DIRHAM
3 Protect against loss of top dental gum (4)GUAR
4 Footballer has two days to show his wares (6)PEDDLE
5 Stifled cry in the past, at such affluence (8)OPULENCE
6 No sense of belonging in a strange country, reportedly (10)ALIENATION
7 Mechanic, not first rate, showing craftiness (8)ARTIFICE
8 Moving page, noting a change (8)POIGNANT
14 Withdrawal from Iceland? (4,6)COLD TURKEY
16 Imaginative, but not even 'Carmen' can resurrect another musical (8)CREATIVE
17 Watchers may be funding the election (3,5) WAR CHEST
18 Parrot’s invitation to bird (8)POPINJAY
22 Played once, then over and over again (6)ENCORE
23 Send contents after a month with a prayer (6)NOVENA
24 Fuss about a growing plant (6)YARROW
27 Werner von Braun was bit of a flyer (4) ERNE

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

Across
1 Permit cry of pain in rage? No time (7)
5 Base linked to era producing amount of film (7)
9 Delivery from popular vocalist carrying weight (9)
10 Get over being annoyed (5)
11 Opening achieved by one in working for diamonds (7)
12 Reach junction going west in Welsh town (7)
13 Not allowed to be hostile for example with hint, dropping name (12) ILLEGITIMATE
17 Caught by evil demon, state criticism (12) CONDEMNATION
20 Rowing boat stuck behind loud river transport (7) FREIGHT
22 Followers showing energy come together and run around (7) RETINUE
23 Correct people engaged by editor (5) EMEND
24 Silent pal bothered one involved in radio quiz? (9)
25 Swindled, receiving instrument reduced in strength (7)
26 Serious about following novelist endlessly (7)

Down
1 Broadcast is copied in serial form (8)
2 Sweet old man not moving east (8)
3 One can, entertained by joker, miss point in play (7,3,5)
4 Lamented bird appearing on front of tabloid in colour (9)
5 Place for discussion in university in fashion (5)
6 Conducted groups high above small seats for audience (9,6)
7 Takes on commercial work, climbing street (6)
8 Officer among aliens ignored (6)
14 Notes Roman made all over the place (9)
15 Important person is being excited, accepting Oscar (3,5)
16 Upset head of state trapped by upper-class weed (8)
18 Bad result hurt (6)
19 Delight about answer let out (6)
21 I had to support favourite, taken up without enthusiasm (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle7264382.ece

Sorry, was busy with a pooja in my son's new apartment, left home at 4:15AM.

Am likely to be busy between 2nd to 5th Jun as well, due to some early morning temple trips, and may forget to post.[

QUOTE=CLUELESS;1229025]Disappointment today. Was looking for the first post of the day.
Maybe Col is having a hectic weekend:happydance:[/QUOTE]

Across
1 Permit cry of pain in rage? No time (7)
5 Base linked to era producing amount of film (7)
9 Delivery from popular vocalist carrying weight (9)
10 Get over being annoyed (5)
11 Opening achieved by one in working for diamonds (7)
12 Reach junction going west in Welsh town (7)
13 Not allowed to be hostile for example with hint, dropping name (12) ILLEGITIMATE
17 Caught by evil demon, state criticism (12) CONDEMNATION
20 Rowing boat stuck behind loud river transport (7) FREIGHT
22 Followers showing energy come together and run around (7) RETINUE
23 Correct people engaged by editor (5) EMEND
24 Silent pal bothered one involved in radio quiz? (9)
25 Swindled, receiving instrument reduced in strength (7)
26 Serious about following novelist endlessly (7)

Down
1 Broadcast is copied in serial form (8) EPISODIC
2 Sweet old man not moving east (8)
3 One can, entertained by joker, miss point in play (7,3,5)
4 Lamented bird appearing on front of tabloid in colour (9) REGRETTTED
5 Place for discussion in university in fashion (5) FORUM
6 Conducted groups high above small seats for audience (9,6)
7 Takes on commercial work, climbing street (6) ADOPTS
8 Officer among aliens ignored (6)
14 Notes Roman made all over the place (9) MEMORANDA
15 Important person is being excited, accepting Oscar (3,5)
16 Upset head of state trapped by upper-class weed (8)
18 Bad result hurt (6)
19 Delight about answer let out (6)
21 I had to support favourite, taken up without enthusiasm (5)

Across
1 Permit cry of pain in rage? No time (7) EMPOWER
5 Base linked to era producing amount of film (7) FOOTAGE
9 Delivery from popular vocalist carrying weight (9) INSWINGER
10 Get over being annoyed (5)
11 Opening achieved by one in working for diamonds (7)
12 Reach junction going west in Welsh town (7)
13 Not allowed to be hostile for example with hint, dropping name (12) ILLEGITIMATE
17 Caught by evil demon, state criticism (12) CONDEMNATION
20 Rowing boat stuck behind loud river transport (7) FREIGHT
22 Followers showing energy come together and run around (7) RETINUE
23 Correct people engaged by editor (5) EMEND
24 Silent pal bothered one involved in radio quiz? (9)
25 Swindled, receiving instrument reduced in strength (7)
26 Serious about following novelist endlessly (7) AUSTERE

Down
1 Broadcast is copied in serial form (8) EPISODIC
2 Sweet old man not moving east (8)
3 One can, entertained by joker, miss point in play (7,3,5) WAITING FOR GODOT
4 Lamented bird appearing on front of tabloid in colour (9) REGRETTTED
5 Place for discussion in university in fashion (5) FORUM
6 Conducted groups high above small seats for audience (9,6)
7 Takes on commercial work, climbing street (6) ADOPTS
8 Officer among aliens ignored (6)
14 Notes Roman made all over the place (9) MEMORANDA
15 Important person is being excited, accepting Oscar (3,5)
16 Upset head of state trapped by upper-class weed (8)
18 Bad result hurt (6)
19 Delight about answer let out (6)
21 I had to support favourite, taken up without enthusiasm (5)

Across
1 Permit cry of pain in rage? No time (7) EMPOWER
5 Base linked to era producing amount of film (7) FOOTAGE
9 Delivery from popular vocalist carrying weight (9) INSWINGER
10 Get over being annoyed (5) CROSS
11 Opening achieved by one in working for diamonds (7)
12 Reach junction going west in Welsh town (7)
13 Not allowed to be hostile for example with hint, dropping name (12) ILLEGITIMATE
17 Caught by evil demon, state criticism (12) CONDEMNATION
20 Rowing boat stuck behind loud river transport (7) FREIGHT
22 Followers showing energy come together and run around (7) RETINUE
23 Correct people engaged by editor (5) EMEND
24 Silent pal bothered one involved in radio quiz? (9) PANELLIST
25 Swindled, receiving instrument reduced in strength (7)
26 Serious about following novelist endlessly (7) AUSTERE

Down
1 Broadcast is copied in serial form (8) EPISODIC
2 Sweet old man not moving east (8)
3 One can, entertained by joker, miss point in play (7,3,5) WAITING FOR GODOT
4 Lamented bird appearing on front of tabloid in colour (9) REGRETTTED
5 Place for discussion in university in fashion (5) FORUM
6 Conducted groups high above small seats for audience (9,6)
7 Takes on commercial work, climbing street (6) ADOPTS
8 Officer among aliens ignored (6) ENSIGN
14 Notes Roman made all over the place (9) MEMORANDA
15 Important person is being excited, accepting Oscar (3,5)
16 Upset head of state trapped by upper-class weed (8)
18 Bad result hurt (6) OFFEND
19 Delight about answer let out (6) REVEAL
21 I had to support favourite, taken up without enthusiasm (5)

Quote:

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Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam

CLUELESS, I have no scruples in doing 'attai kaappi'=copying at times from the Colonel's blog!!! :noteeth: If I do it regularly for wrapping up why not when i am lazy or too busy?:lol:

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PP, thanks for the tips re attai-kappi. after all, imitation is the best flattery.
however, on Col's blog, i find the clues BUT where is the grid??:confused2::confused2:

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Lakshmi Vaidyanathan

Hi Clueless,
Oh no please don't bang your head :P
Here is the link
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7259485.ece

You can also find the link to the grid in Col.'s THCC blog : http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogs...l#comment-form

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Thanks LV.
Maybe due to "senior" moments, i am unable to locate the link to the grid. i only find the clues.
hope after the temple visits, the Col will find time to post the link on the Hub. (as it was always!!)

Hi Clueless,
1st link is for the grid in The Hindu online edition.
In Col.'s blog, after the clues , you can find GRID written in red with underline, that is the link for that day's CW :)

Across
1 Burden leads criminal to abduct daughter (6)
4 Iron-clad army somewhat lamented on defection of Navy (8)
9 No alfresco reported in this Indian city? (6)
10 India and Sri Lanka sidestep outlining reposition (8)
12 Boulder with a block mostly used to make chemical salt (4-4)
13 A gold-winning athlete in the end is long-lived (3-3)
15 Keeping a hold, jump on your horse (4)
16 Cavalier, upwardly mobile Keralite faces Internet challenge (10)
19 I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down (10)
20 Crime sheet frames a network (4)
23 Eddy is training voter on voting mark (6)
25 Rude-looking girl went swiftly on Splendour (8)
27 Watchmen seem suspicious to us (8)
28 Allied airlines primarily fly by Spain (6)
29 Certainly right to charge Manorama? (8)
30 Condition publicised in social media, say (6)

Down
1 A ring of support for jockey? (7)
2 Devotees maintain distance with divine leader (9)
3 With loop not secured, patchy tailor ties a rope (6)
5 Control after ouster of government rule (4)
6 Policeman's able to sort out force through contract (8)
7 Travelled on wheel to reach an exhibition (5)
8 City in Germany where one lives without coldness (7)
11 Orange in kilo quantity - squat to peel top layers (7)
14 Ornaments Israeli found on English lines (7)
17 After all, one getting in tangle could be __________ (9)
18 One could be explosive one second (4,4)
19 Soldiers with poor vocabulary miss out becoming unit captains (7)
21 Tackle and keep in check (7)
22 Bestow with honour at the end of the day, say (6)
24 Film on Kashmir about one that could be intoxicating (5)
26 German perfume (4)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5828631.ece

Across
1 Burden leads criminal to abduct daughter (6)
4 Iron-clad army somewhat lamented on defection of Navy (8)
9 No alfresco reported in this Indian city? (6) INDORE
10 India and Sri Lanka sidestep outlining reposition (8) DISLODGE
12 Boulder with a block mostly used to make chemical salt (4-4) ROCK ALUM
13 A gold-winning athlete in the end is long-lived (3-3)
15 Keeping a hold, jump on your horse (4)
16 Cavalier, upwardly mobile Keralite faces Internet challenge (10)
19 I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down (10)
20 Crime sheet frames a network (4)
23 Eddy is training voter on voting mark (6)
25 Rude-looking girl went swiftly on Splendour (8)
27 Watchmen seem suspicious to us (8)
28 Allied airlines primarily fly by Spain (6)
29 Certainly right to charge Manorama? (8)
30 Condition publicised in social media, say (6)

Down
1 A ring of support for jockey? (7) STIRRUP
2 Devotees maintain distance with divine leader (9)
3 With loop not secured, patchy tailor ties a rope (6) LARIAT
5 Control after ouster of government rule (4)
6 Policeman's able to sort out force through contract (8)
7 Travelled on wheel to reach an exhibition (5)
8 City in Germany where one lives without coldness (7)
11 Orange in kilo quantity - squat to peel top layers (7)
14 Ornaments Israeli found on English lines (7)
17 After all, one getting in tangle could be __________ (9)
18 One could be explosive one second (4,4)
19 Soldiers with poor vocabulary miss out becoming unit captains (7)
21 Tackle and keep in check (7)
22 Bestow with honour at the end of the day, say (6)
24 Film on Kashmir about one that could be intoxicating (5)
26 German perfume (4)

Across
1 Burden leads criminal to abduct daughter (6)
4 Iron-clad army somewhat lamented on defection of Navy (8)
9 No alfresco reported in this Indian city? (6) INDORE
10 India and Sri Lanka sidestep outlining reposition (8) DISLODGE
12 Boulder with a block mostly used to make chemical salt (4-4) ROCK ALUM
13 A gold-winning athlete in the end is long-lived (3-3) {A}{G(E)-OLD}
15 Keeping a hold, jump on your horse (4) PONY (T)
16 Cavalier, upwardly mobile Keralite faces Internet challenge (10)
19 I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down (10)
20 Crime sheet frames a network (4) MESH (T)
23 Eddy is training voter on voting mark (6)
25 Rude-looking girl went swiftly on Splendour (8)
27 Watchmen seem suspicious to us (8)
28 Allied airlines primarily fly by Spain (6)
29 Certainly right to charge Manorama? (8)
30 Condition publicised in social media, say (6)

Down
1 A ring of support for jockey? (7) STIRRUP
2 Devotees maintain distance with divine leader (9)
3 With loop not secured, patchy tailor ties a rope (6) LARIAT
5 Control after ouster of government rule (4)
6 Policeman's able to sort out force through contract (8)
7 Travelled on wheel to reach an exhibition (5) RODE/O
8 City in Germany where one lives without coldness (7)
11 Orange in kilo quantity - squat to peel top layers (7)
14 Ornaments Israeli found on English lines (7)
17 After all, one getting in tangle could be __________ (9)
18 One could be explosive one second (4,4)
19 Soldiers with poor vocabulary miss out becoming unit captains (7)
21 Tackle and keep in check (7)
22 Bestow with honour at the end of the day, say (6)
24 Film on Kashmir about one that could be intoxicating (5)
26 German perfume (4) OTTO [2]

Across
1 Burden leads criminal to abduct daughter (6) SADDLE
4 Iron-clad army somewhat lamented on defection of Navy (8)
9 No alfresco reported in this Indian city? (6) INDORE
10 India and Sri Lanka sidestep outlining reposition (8) DISLODGE
12 Boulder with a block mostly used to make chemical salt (4-4) ROCK ALUM
13 A gold-winning athlete in the end is long-lived (3-3) {A}{G(E)-OLD}
15 Keeping a hold, jump on your horse (4) PONY (T)
16 Cavalier, upwardly mobile Keralite faces Internet challenge (10) EQUESTRIAN
19 I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down (10) CASTIGATED
20 Crime sheet frames a network (4) MESH (T)
23 Eddy is training voter on voting mark (6) VORTEX
25 Rude-looking girl went swiftly on Splendour (8) GRANDEUR
27 Watchmen seem suspicious to us (8)
28 Allied airlines primarily fly by Spain (6)
29 Certainly right to charge Manorama? (8)
30 Condition publicised in social media, say (6)

Down
1 A ring of support for jockey? (7) STIRRUP
2 Devotees maintain distance with divine leader (9)
3 With loop not secured, patchy tailor ties a rope (6) LARIAT
5 Control after ouster of government rule (4)
6 Policeman's able to sort out force through contract (8)
7 Travelled on wheel to reach an exhibition (5) RODE/O
8 City in Germany where one lives without coldness (7)
11 Orange in kilo quantity - squat to peel top layers (7)
14 Ornaments Israeli found on English lines (7)
17 After all, one getting in tangle could be __________ (9)
18 One could be explosive one second (4,4)
19 Soldiers with poor vocabulary miss out becoming unit captains (7)
21 Tackle and keep in check (7)
22 Bestow with honour at the end of the day, say (6)
24 Film on Kashmir about one that could be intoxicating (5)
26 German perfume (4) OTTO [2]