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

Across
1 These common reserves are subject to market risk? (6,5) MUTUAL FUNDS
9 Obstructs the baskets (7) HAMPERS
10 Young salmon at hollow glacier on newly formed isle (6) GRILSE
11 Correct valets caught by returning lawyer (5) AMEND
12 Layer of unending cloud originates at mountain (7) STRATUM
15 Distress signal for love is neither good nor bad (2-2) SO-SO
16 Appearance of every other wild fit mammoth (10) FORMIDABLE
18 Attacks on ship has saint stifling giggle, heading to… (10) ONSLAUGHTS
20 …an end not completely visible (4)
23 A reverie is hilarious (7) A/MUSING
24 Sent back cold sponge (5)
26 Peg for policeman caught in area (6) SP(IG)OT
27 Get back into the central procession (7)
28 Agreement of criminal with one inwardly calm (11)

Down
2 Overturns arrests, exempts first and last soldiers (6)
3 One of the bears, it could be major or minor (4)
4 Authorized section close to losing source of nicotine (10) LEGITIMATE
5 In fresh tundra, I wear body suits (8)
6 Limitless absurdity can be a concern (7) [-a]DISTURB*[-y]
7 Poor attempt at jibe (9) CHEAP SHOT (should be 5,4)
8 Couple of them, upset, shoot ants (6)
13 Constitutional model in pleasant surroundings (10)
14 Contracts to remove wrinkles (9) DECREASES (CD)
17 Travel for aeons on roads (8)
19 Part-timer extraordinarily improves after losing five (4-3) SEMI PRO
21 Suck out nectar initially from harmful flower (6)
22 Clergyman, hot-headed, loses even hood (6)
25 Start a calamitous mountain expedition to the summit (4)

Across
1 These common reserves are subject to market risk? (6,5) MUTUAL FUNDS
9 Obstructs the baskets (7) HAMPERS
10 Young salmon at hollow glacier on newly formed isle (6) GRILSE
11 Correct valets caught by returning lawyer (5) AMEND
12 Layer of unending cloud originates at mountain (7) STRATUM
15 Distress signal for love is neither good nor bad (2-2) SO-SO
16 Appearance of every other wild fit mammoth (10) FORMIDABLE
18 Attacks on ship has saint stifling giggle, heading to… (10) ONSLAUGHTS
20 …an end not completely visible (4)OVER
23 A reverie is hilarious (7) A/MUSING
24 Sent back cold sponge (5)LOOFA
26 Peg for policeman caught in area (6) SP(IG)OT
27 Get back into the central procession (7)CORTEGE
28 Agreement of criminal with one inwardly calm (11)CONSILIENCE

Down
2 Overturns arrests, exempts first and last soldiers (6)UPENDS
3 One of the bears, it could be major or minor (4)URSA
4 Authorized section close to losing source of nicotine (10) LEGITIMATE
5 In fresh tundra, I wear body suits (8)UNITARDS
6 Limitless absurdity can be a concern (7) [-a]DISTURB*[-y]
7 Poor attempt at jibe (9) CHEAP SHOT (should be 5,4)
8 Couple of them, upset, shoot ants (6)EMMETS
13 Constitutional model in pleasant surroundings (10)CONGENITAL
14 Contracts to remove wrinkles (9) DECREASES (CD)
17 Travel for aeons on roads (8)PASSAGES
19 Part-timer extraordinarily improves after losing five (4-3) SEMI PRO
21 Suck out nectar initially from harmful flower (6)VIOLET
22 Clergyman, hot-headed, loses even hood (6)CLERIC
25 Start a calamitous mountain expedition to the summit (4)ACME

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

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US & North America (9)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7)
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4)
19 Wine haven (4)
21 Artillery assault (7)
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9)
25 One contract is optimal (5)
26 Filled a bath (5)
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3)
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8)
29 Critic poured acid (6)

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4)
3 Business head on every coast (5)
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9)
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6)
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9)
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8)
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7180011.ece

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US & North America (9)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7)
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4) TULU
19 Wine haven (4) PORT
21 Artillery assault (7) BATTERY
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9)
25 One contract is optimal (5)
26 Filled a bath (5)
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3)
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8)
29 Critic poured acid (6) CITRIC

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4)
3 Business head on every coast (5)
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9) CABRIOLET
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6)
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9)
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8)
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5)

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US & North America (9) (AMERICA)(NA)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7)
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4) TULU
19 Wine haven (4) PORT
21 Artillery assault (7) BATTERY
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9)
25 One contract is optimal (5)
26 Filled a bath (5)
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3)
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8)
29 Critic poured acid (6) CITRIC

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8) CAMPFIRE (CD)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4) LONG / FACE
3 Business head on every coast (5)
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9) CABRIOLET
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6) (EN)(TRAP<=)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6) COWARD ~cowered
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9)
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8)
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5)

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US & North America (9) (AMERICA)(NA)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7) RICHARD
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4) TULU
19 Wine haven (4) PORT
21 Artillery assault (7) BATTERY
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9)
25 One contract is optimal (5) IDEAL
26 Filled a bath (5)
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3)
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8)
29 Critic poured acid (6) CITRIC

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8) CAMPFIRE (CD)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4) LONG / FACE
3 Business head on every coast (5)
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9) CABRIOLET
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6) (EN)(TRAP<=)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6) COWARD ~cowered
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9) ABOLISHER
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8) DYSLEXIC
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5) IAMBI

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US & North America (9) (AMERICA)(NA)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7) RICHARD
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4) TULU
19 Wine haven (4) PORT
21 Artillery assault (7) BATTERY
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9) SYNDICATE
25 One contract is optimal (5) IDEAL
26 Filled a bath (5) AWASH
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3) INCOME TAX
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8) ICECREAM
29 Critic poured acid (6) CITRIC

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8) CAMPFIRE (CD)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4) LONG / FACE
3 Business head on every coast (5) BEACH
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9) CABRIOLET
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6) (EN)(TRAP<=)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6) COWARD ~cowered
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9) ABOLISHER
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8) DYSLEXIC
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5) IAMBI

Across
1 Stars avoid helping in parties (6) CELEBS
4 Excites intelligent nurses (8) QUICKENS
10 Legend behind Japanese comics in city (9) MANGALORE
11 Palm engineer's telephone (5) BETEL
12 This position from top twenty per cent (5) FIFTH
13 Culture of US & North America (9) (AMERICA)(NA)
14 Madrid regularly followed wealthy English king (7) RICHARD
16 Language of Vanuatu lullaby (4) TULU
19 Wine haven (4) PORT
21 Artillery assault (7) BATTERY
24 Smashing! Nicest day in pool! (9) SYNDICATE
25 One contract is optimal (5) IDEAL
26 Filled a bath (5) AWASH
27 Expand appeal for this levy (6,3) INCOME TAX
28 I yell aloud for dessert (8) ICECREAM
29 Critic poured acid (6) CITRIC

Down
1 Warmer stories are told near this? (8) CAMPFIRE (CD)
2 Yearn to confront a gloomy expression (4,4) LONG / FACE
3 Business head on every coast (5) BEACH
5 Bowing down on running away from deadly encounter (7)UNERECT
6 Taxi's city permit is convertible (9) CABRIOLET
7 Catch and measure raised portion (6) (EN)(TRAP<=)
8 Last U.N. broadcast by ruler (6)SULTAN
9 Wimp reportedly trembled (6) COWARD ~cowered
15 He gets rid of lawsuit between sailor's love and that woman (9) ABOLISHER
17 She refuses to accept Romeo's ouster (8)REJECTOR
18 With learning disability Washington took on assembly of sly English team (8) DYSLEXIC
20 Worker comes up with gold thread work for empress (7)TZARINA
21 3 R's introduced in opening (6)BREACH
22 Mask a rider carrying African soldier (6)ASKARI
23 Jostle and vie to enter forcefully (6)INVADE
25 A doctor within two feet of poets (5) IAMBI

:clap::clap::clap: Awesome! Happy, with a couple of extra answers, to wrap up a nice west coast pangram!

Across
7 Call it restriction governing capacity measures (6) LITRES
8 Perhaps bangtail, ultimately hack in high gear? (8) GALLOPER
9 Even eating nan is outrageous (8) FLAGRANT
10 Foolish ideas rejected with a roar of laughter (6) GUFFAW
11 Film Mount Compass (5) SCALE
12 Excite husband, run through farm (6)
14 The Reverend's ride along the beach to get the music started? (6,2,3,4)
17 Put on trial in Germany facing international court (6)
18 Pair born to fly (5)
22 Weaker or better if one brings down temperature? (6)
23 Tells all of us about splitting on mobs (8)
24 Standard weapon in a manner of speaking (8)
25 Incentives allowed normal rejects (6)

Down
1 Do elastic buckles move out of position? (9)
2 Save a German woman? Mounting delay in saving (6)
3 A soprano's voice test (5)
4 Bullet train is extremely garish or dull? (8)
5 Driver, possibly one before hotel with short black suit (8)
6 Gong indicating an occasion when food is served including the start of dinner (5)
8 Caught on a knife-edge after tightrope cut loose (3,3,7)
13 Caught in net meant culpable in law (9)
15 Those forming acronyms following one format in a list (8)
16 Close call to keep uranium stable (8)
19 Save, secure, free (6)
20 Wall painting left a peculiar scaling (5)
21 Humble answer getting support (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7175975.ece

Across
7 Call it restriction governing capacity measures (6) LITRES
8 Perhaps bangtail, ultimately hack in high gear? (8) GALLOPER
9 Even eating nan is outrageous (8) FLAGRANT
10 Foolish ideas rejected with a roar of laughter (6) GUFFAW
11 Film Mount Compass (5) SCALE
12 Excite husband, run through farm (6) THRILL
14 The Reverend's ride along the beach to get the music started? (6,2,3,4)
17 Put on trial in Germany facing international court (6)
18 Pair born to fly (5)
22 Weaker or better if one brings down temperature? (6)
23 Tells all of us about splitting on mobs (8)
24 Standard weapon in a manner of speaking (8)
25 Incentives allowed normal rejects (6)

Down
1 Do elastic buckles move out of position? (9) DISLOCATE
2 Save a German woman? Mounting delay in saving (6) FRUGAL
3 A soprano's voice test (5)
4 Bullet train is extremely garish or dull? (8) SLUGGISH
5 Driver, possibly one before hotel with short black suit (8) GOLFCLUB
6 Gong indicating an occasion when food is served including the start of dinner (5)
8 Caught on a knife-edge after tightrope cut loose (3,3,7)
13 Caught in net meant culpable in law (9)
15 Those forming acronyms following one format in a list (8)
16 Close call to keep uranium stable (8)
19 Save, secure, free (6)
20 Wall painting left a peculiar scaling (5)
21 Humble answer getting support (5)

Across
7 Call it restriction governing capacity measures (6) LITRES
8 Perhaps bangtail, ultimately hack in high gear? (8) GALLOPER
9 Even eating nan is outrageous (8) FLAGRANT
10 Foolish ideas rejected with a roar of laughter (6) GUFFAW
11 Film Mount Compass (5) SCALE
12 Excite husband, run through farm (6) THRILL
14 The Reverend's ride along the beach to get the music started? (6,2,3,4) STRIKE UP THE BAND
17 Put on trial in Germany facing international court (6) INDICT
18 Pair born to fly (5)
22 Weaker or better if one brings down temperature? (6)
23 Tells all of us about splitting on mobs (8) UNBOSOMS
24 Standard weapon in a manner of speaking (8)
25 Incentives allowed normal rejects (6)

Down
1 Do elastic buckles move out of position? (9) DISLOCATE
2 Save a German woman? Mounting delay in saving (6) FRUGAL
3 A soprano's voice test (5)
4 Bullet train is extremely garish or dull? (8) SLUGGISH
5 Driver, possibly one before hotel with short black suit (8) GOLFCLUB
6 Gong indicating an occasion when food is served including the start of dinner (5)
8 Caught on a knife-edge after tightrope cut loose (3,3,7) GOT THE PICTURE
13 Caught in net meant culpable in law (9)
15 Those forming acronyms following one format in a list (8) INITIALS
16 Close call to keep uranium stable (8)
19 Save, secure, free (6)
20 Wall painting left a peculiar scaling (5)
21 Humble answer getting support (5)

Across
7 Call it restriction governing capacity measures (6) LITRES
8 Perhaps bangtail, ultimately hack in high gear? (8) GALLOPER
9 Even eating nan is outrageous (8) FLAGRANT
10 Foolish ideas rejected with a roar of laughter (6) GUFFAW
11 Film Mount Compass (5) SCALE
12 Excite husband, run through farm (6) THRILL
14 The Reverend's ride along the beach to get the music started? (6,2,3,4) STRIKE UP THE BAND
17 Put on trial in Germany facing international court (6) INDICT
18 Pair born to fly (5) BRACE
22 Weaker or better if one brings down temperature? (6)
23 Tells all of us about splitting on mobs (8) UNBOSOMS
24 Standard weapon in a manner of speaking (8)
25 Incentives allowed normal rejects (6)

Down
1 Do elastic buckles move out of position? (9) DISLOCATE
2 Save a German woman? Mounting delay in saving (6) FRUGAL
3 A soprano's voice test (5) ASSAY
4 Bullet train is extremely garish or dull? (8) SLUGGISH
5 Driver, possibly one before hotel with short black suit (8) GOLFCLUB
6 Gong indicating an occasion when food is served including the start of dinner (5) MEDAL
8 Caught on a knife-edge after tightrope cut loose (3,3,7) GOT THE PICTURE
13 Caught in net meant culpable in law (9) ENACTMENT
15 Those forming acronyms following one format in a list (8) INITIALS
16 Close call to keep uranium stable (8)
19 Save, secure, free (6) RESCUE
20 Wall painting left a peculiar scaling (5)
21 Humble answer getting support (5)

Across
7 Call it restriction governing capacity measures (6) LITRES
8 Perhaps bangtail, ultimately hack in high gear? (8) GALLOPER
9 Even eating nan is outrageous (8) FLAGRANT
10 Foolish ideas rejected with a roar of laughter (6) GUFFAW
11 Film Mount Compass (5) SCALE
12 Excite husband, run through farm (6) THRILL
14 The Reverend's ride along the beach to get the music started? (6,2,3,4) STRIKE UP THE BAND
17 Put on trial in Germany facing international court (6) INDICT
18 Pair born to fly (5) BRACE
22 Weaker or better if one brings down temperature? (6)PUNIER
23 Tells all of us about splitting on mobs (8) UNBOSOMS
24 Standard weapon in a manner of speaking (8)PARLANCE
25 Incentives allowed normal rejects (6)SPURNS

Down
1 Do elastic buckles move out of position? (9) DISLOCATE
2 Save a German woman? Mounting delay in saving (6) FRUGAL
3 A soprano's voice test (5) ASSAY
4 Bullet train is extremely garish or dull? (8) SLUGGISH
5 Driver, possibly one before hotel with short black suit (8) GOLFCLUB
6 Gong indicating an occasion when food is served including the start of dinner (5) MEDAL
8 Caught on a knife-edge after tightrope cut loose (3,3,7) GOT THE PICTURE
13 Caught in net meant culpable in law (9) ENACTMENT
15 Those forming acronyms following one format in a list (8) INITIALS
16 Close call to keep uranium stable (8)ENDURING
19 Save, secure, free (6) RESCUE
20 Wall painting left a peculiar scaling (5)MURAL
21 Humble answer getting support (5)ABASE

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

Across
7 Successive punches numbering a dozen (3-3)
8 Alarm spread by legend — empty talk (8) MALARKEY
9 Crude oil's end overcoming universal misconception (8) DELUSION
10 Radical breaks result in cinch (6)
11 Embroiled chief of company controls anger (5) MIRED
12 Leader leaving Oriental behind (6)
14 Easy pickings with little effort involved, poorly done from beginning to end (5,3,3,4)
17 Runs in, smashes, goes off (6)
18 Arbitrary command in Alaska backfiring in operation (5)
22 Composite picture of seaman first class wearing medal (6)
23 Concerning the patient man at work (2,3,3)
24 Souvenirs essentially to recollect moments gone past (8)
25 Revolutionary medicine provided a stimulus (6)

Down
1 One with right to receive, maybe heir to one essentially? (9)
2 Harmonize VAT in consumed food (6)
3 Reportedly stitch top having three dimensions (5)
4 Sad ringer made a bloomer (8)
5 Publicity is about queen becoming hostage (8) PRISONER
6 Picked up acceleration, drove around (5)
8 Scaled-down way to distribute society's aid (13) MINISTRATIONS
13 Occasional small photo included when stylish (9)
15 Need intermittently suppressed, married couple hugged (8)
16 Set fire to colony evacuated in violence (8)
19 Cry left mouth of youth with enthusiasm (6)
20 Chap's tense with desire (5)
21 Formal body (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7294685.ece

Across
7 Successive punches numbering a dozen (3-3) ONE-TWO
8 Alarm spread by legend — empty talk (8) MALARKEY
9 Crude oil's end overcoming universal misconception (8) DELUSION
10 Radical breaks result in cinch (6)
11 Embroiled chief of company controls anger (5) MIRED
12 Leader leaving Oriental behind (6)
14 Easy pickings with little effort involved, poorly done from beginning to end (5,3,3,4)
17 Runs in, smashes, goes off (6) BLASTS
18 Arbitrary command in Alaska backfiring in operation (5)
22 Composite picture of seaman first class wearing medal (6)
23 Concerning the patient man at work (2,3,3)
24 Souvenirs essentially to recollect moments gone past (8) MEMENTOS
25 Revolutionary medicine provided a stimulus (6)

Down
1 One with right to receive, maybe heir to one essentially? (9)
2 Harmonize VAT in consumed food (6)
3 Reportedly stitch top having three dimensions (5) SOLID
4 Sad ringer made a bloomer (8)
5 Publicity is about queen becoming hostage (8) PRISONER
6 Picked up acceleration, drove around (5)
8 Scaled-down way to distribute society's aid (13) MINISTRATIONS
13 Occasional small photo included when stylish (9)
15 Need intermittently suppressed, married couple hugged (8) EMBRACED
16 Set fire to colony evacuated in violence (8)
19 Cry left mouth of youth with enthusiasm (6)
20 Chap's tense with desire (5)
21 Formal body (5)

Across
7 Successive punches numbering a dozen (3-3) ONE-TWO
8 Alarm spread by legend — empty talk (8) MALARKEY
9 Crude oil's end overcoming universal misconception (8) DELUSION
10 Radical breaks result in cinch (6)
11 Embroiled chief of company controls anger (5) MIRED
12 Leader leaving Oriental behind (6)
14 Easy pickings with little effort involved, poorly done from beginning to end (5,3,3,4) MONEY FOR THE ROPE
17 Runs in, smashes, goes off (6) BLASTS BURSTS
18 Arbitrary command in Alaska backfiring in operation (5)
22 Composite picture of seaman first class wearing medal (6) {M(OS)(A1)C}
23 Concerning the patient man at work (2,3,3) ON/ THE/ JOB
24 Souvenirs essentially to recollect moments gone past (8) MEMENTOS
25 Revolutionary medicine provided a stimulus (6)

Down
1 One with right to receive, maybe heir to one essentially? (9)
2 Harmonize VAT in consumed food (6)
3 Reportedly stitch top having three dimensions (5) SOLID
4 Sad ringer made a bloomer (8)
5 Publicity is about queen becoming hostage (8) PRISONER
6 Picked up acceleration, drove around (5)
8 Scaled-down way to distribute society's aid (13) MINISTRATIONS
13 Occasional small photo included when stylish (9) S/P/AS/MODIC
15 Need intermittently suppressed, married couple hugged (8) EMBRACED
16 Set fire to colony evacuated in violence (8) FEROCITY*
19 Cry left mouth of youth with enthusiasm (6)
20 Chap's tense with desire (5)
21 Formal body (5)

14 Ac= MONEY FOR THE ROPE (OR IS IT) MONEY FOR OLD ROPE

Quote:

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Originally Posted by CLUELESS

14 Ac= MONEY FOR THE ROPE (OR IS IT) MONEY FOR OLD ROPE

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MONEY FOR OLD ROPE is correct. Anagram of POORLY DONE FROM plus E from End

Across
7 Successive punches numbering a dozen (3-3) ONE-TWO
8 Alarm spread by legend — empty talk (8) MALARKEY
9 Crude oil's end overcoming universal misconception (8) DELUSION
10 Radical breaks result in cinch (6)
11 Embroiled chief of company controls anger (5) MIRED
12 Leader leaving Oriental behind (6)
14 Easy pickings with little effort involved, poorly done from beginning to end (5,3,3,4) MONEY FOR THE ROPE
17 Runs in, smashes, goes off (6) BLASTS BURSTS
18 Arbitrary command in Alaska backfiring in operation (5)
22 Composite picture of seaman first class wearing medal (6) {M(OS)(A1)C}
23 Concerning the patient man at work (2,3,3) ON/ THE/ JOB
24 Souvenirs essentially to recollect moments gone past (8) MEMENTOS
25 Revolutionary medicine provided a stimulus (6) FILLIP

Down
1 One with right to receive, maybe heir to one essentially? (9) INHERITOR
2 Harmonize VAT in consumed food (6)
3 Reportedly stitch top having three dimensions (5) SOLID
4 Sad ringer made a bloomer (8) BLUEBELL
5 Publicity is about queen becoming hostage (8) PRISONER
6 Picked up acceleration, drove around (5)
8 Scaled-down way to distribute society's aid (13) MINISTRATIONS
13 Occasional small photo included when stylish (9) S/P/AS/MODIC
15 Need intermittently suppressed, married couple hugged (8) EMBRACED
16 Set fire to colony evacuated in violence (8) FEROCITY*
19 Cry left mouth of youth with enthusiasm (6)
20 Chap's tense with desire (5) COVET
21 Formal body (5) STIFF

Across
7 Successive punches numbering a dozen (3-3) ONE-TWO
8 Alarm spread by legend — empty talk (8) MALARKEY
9 Crude oil's end overcoming universal misconception (8) DELUSION
10 Radical breaks result in cinch (6)ENSURE
11 Embroiled chief of company controls anger (5) MIRED
12 Leader leaving Oriental behind (6)ASTERN
14 Easy pickings with little effort involved, poorly done from beginning to end (5,3,3,4) MONEY FOR OLD ROPE
17 Runs in, smashes, goes off (6) BURSTS
18 Arbitrary command in Alaska backfiring in operation (5)UKASE
22 Composite picture of seaman first class wearing medal (6) {M(OS)(A1)C}
23 Concerning the patient man at work (2,3,3) ON/ THE/ JOB
24 Souvenirs essentially to recollect moments gone past (8) MEMENTOS
25 Revolutionary medicine provided a stimulus (6) FILLIP

Down
1 One with right to receive, maybe heir to one essentially? (9) INHERITOR
2 Harmonize VAT in consumed food (6)ATTUNE
3 Reportedly stitch top having three dimensions (5) SOLID
4 Sad ringer made a bloomer (8) BLUEBELL
5 Publicity is about queen becoming hostage (8) PRISONER
6 Picked up acceleration, drove around (5)HEARD
8 Scaled-down way to distribute society's aid (13) MINISTRATIONS
13 Occasional small photo included when stylish (9) S/P/AS/MODIC
15 Need intermittently suppressed, married couple hugged (8) EMBRACED
16 Set fire to colony evacuated in violence (8) FEROCITY*
19 Cry left mouth of youth with enthusiasm (6)KEENLY
20 Chap's tense with desire (5) COVET
21 Formal body (5) STIFF

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

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10)
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4)
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7)
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7)
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9)
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5)
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9)
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7)
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7)
28 One going outside to browse (4)
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10)

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5)
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7)
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5)
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)
14 Schedules for land races organised (9)
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)
20 Department put out notices (7)
21 Hug sweetheart (7)
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5)

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ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10)
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4)
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7)
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7)
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9)
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5)
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9)
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7)
28 One going outside to browse (4)
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10)

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5)
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7)
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5)
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7)
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5)

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10)
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4)
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7) DENTIST
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7)
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9)
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5)
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9)
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7) ICEFLOE
28 One going outside to browse (4) SURF
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10)

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5)
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7)
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5)
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7) SQUEEZE
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5) EWERS

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10) BACKGROUND
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4) JUMP
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7) DENTIST
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7) CHAPTER
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9) ELIMINATE
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5) BERTH
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9)
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7) ICEFLOE
28 One going outside to browse (4) SURF
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10)

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5)
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7)
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5)
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7) SQUEEZE
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5) EWERS

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10) BACKGROUND
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4) JUMP
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7) DENTIST
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7) CHAPTER
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9) ELIMINATE
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5) BERTH
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9)
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7) ICEFLOE
28 One going outside to browse (4) SURF
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10)

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5)
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7)
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)NUCLEUS
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5)
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)PURCHASED
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)BAMBOO
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)EVEN UP
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)ELECTOR
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7) SQUEEZE
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5) EWERS

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10) BACKGROUND
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4) JUMP
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7) DENTIST
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7) CHAPTER
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9) ELIMINATE
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5) BERTH
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9) LINGERERS
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7) ICEFLOE
28 One going outside to browse (4) SURF
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10) PRINCESSES

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5) BADGE
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)
4 Surface revealed drawback (7) OUTWARD
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)NUCLEUS
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5) UTTER
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)PURCHASED
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)BAMBOO
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)EVEN UP
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)ELECTOR
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7) SQUEEZE
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5) EWERS

ACROSS
1 Sponsor band possessing good record (10) BACKGROUND
6 Bypass couple of judges venting spleen (4) JUMP
10 Depression; it's cured by doctor (7) DENTIST
11 Topic about woman likely to be included (7) CHAPTER
12 Pick out main suspect for murder (9) ELIMINATE
13 Bunk's delivery reported (5) BERTH
14 Clutch casing containing short link eliminated a fault (5)CLING
15 Incurring recurring deficit, nightclub's business finally crumbles (9)DISSOLVES
17 German in queue, right ahead of primarily sluggish stragglers (9) LINGERERS
21 Individual peddled dresses for firm (5)SOLID
22 Duck caught in Bill's trap (5)NO(O)SE
24 Motivate model, once popular to display passion (9)ENCOURAGE
26 Bill's auditor rejected Tally (7) ACCOUNT
27 Floating mass of solidified water aircrew followed often (7) ICEFLOE
28 One going outside to browse (4) SURF
29 Royals at home about to be swarmed by crowds (10) PRINCESSES

DOWN
1 Mark runs away from Harry (5) BADGE
2 Plight of a new date participating in sexual act (9)CONDITION
3 Winning team possessed batting skill essentially (7)GAINING
4 Surface revealed drawback (7) OUTWARD
5 Said "new clue's confusing to the core" (7)NUCLEUS
7 Speak out - don't start to talk to yourself! (5) UTTER
8 Tea in handbag, daughter's paid for (9)PURCHASED
9 Boy, a doctor loves grass! (6)BAMBOO
14 Schedules for land races organised (9) CALENDARS*
16 Expert opens hidden vaults, spending little time, to get treasures (9)VALUABLES
18 Parallel parking around university square (4,2)EVEN UP
19 English church reader, one making sign of a cross? (7)ELECTOR
20 Department put out notices (7) SECTION*
21 Hug sweetheart (7) SQUEEZE
23 For example, an award for some of Mario's cartoons (5) OSCAR (T)
25 Beer makers provide empty beer pitchers! (5) EWERS

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

Across
1 Wrong time to leave setter eat outside road; natural surroundings results in fever (11)
9 State's fund distributed around headquarters of Indian Navy command (7)
10 Selection of text remembered is extraordinary (7) EXTREME
11 Logotype different for loo outside country (5) EGYPT
12 Performance shifted to open-air (9) OPERATION
13 Second class rate in train... (5)
15 ...PSU's misinterpreted, reason given by Enforcement Directorate put on the back burner (9)
18 Hopeless meeting without Spain king's return (9)
21 Trends suggest matches exhibit bad end (5)
22 Bought a local tailless dog owned by clergyman (9)
24 Nobody gives money endlessly to follow natural order (2-3)
26 Say, banker when chasing dollars is graceful (7)
27 Left without son and survived (7)
28 Thailand managed errant Feds, contained mistake and relocated (11)

Down
1 Covered team leader's party at valley retreat (9)
2 Listless poem rewritten by Shelley at last (5)
3 Living with former spouse is uneasy for the auditor (9)
4 Forces cat to jump on a wayward son (7)
5 Vain American, to a smaller extent consumes drug (7)
6 Essentially net tax workings takes rupee in addition (5) EXTRA
7 Hinted about man in daughter’s department taking bribe at the end (8) REMINDED
8 Noticed sailors leaving America (4)
14 Fascinated by gold worn by exotic babes with diamonds (8)
16 Engineer, at 10.10 took note: Electron velocity turns up unlimited... (9)
17 ...dropped to 500 sec in disarray and stopped (9)
19 Force took out from surface-to-air bomb of a country (7)
20 To make sense by taking tips of Duckworth Lewis is boring (7)
22 Stop working on mail (4)
23 If only Ali left Thailand riot... (5)
25 ...faraway by different route (5)

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Across
1 Wrong time to leave setter eat outside road; natural surroundings results in fever (11) TEMPERATURE
9 State's fund distributed around headquarters of Indian Navy command (7)
10 Selection of text remembered is extraordinary (7) EXTREME
11 Logotype different for loo outside country (5) EGYPT
12 Performance shifted to open-air (9) OPERATION
13 Second class rate in train... (5)
15 ...PSU's misinterpreted, reason given by Enforcement Directorate put on the back burner (9)
18 Hopeless meeting without Spain king's return (9)
21 Trends suggest matches exhibit bad end (5)
22 Bought a local tailless dog owned by clergyman (9)
24 Nobody gives money endlessly to follow natural order (2-3)
26 Say, banker when chasing dollars is graceful (7)
27 Left without son and survived (7)
28 Thailand managed errant Feds, contained mistake and relocated (11) TRANSFERRED

Down
1 Covered team leader's party at valley retreat (9) TRAVERSED
2 Listless poem rewritten by Shelley at last (5)
3 Living with former spouse is uneasy for the auditor (9) EXISTENCE
4 Forces cat to jump on a wayward son (7)
5 Vain American, to a smaller extent consumes drug (7)
6 Essentially net tax workings takes rupee in addition (5) EXTRA
7 Hinted about man in daughter’s department taking bribe at the end (8) REMINDED
8 Noticed sailors leaving America (4)
14 Fascinated by gold worn by exotic babes with diamonds (8)
16 Engineer, at 10.10 took note: Electron velocity turns up unlimited... (9)
17 ...dropped to 500 sec in disarray and stopped (9)
19 Force took out from surface-to-air bomb of a country (7) AUSTRIA
20 To make sense by taking tips of Duckworth Lewis is boring (7)
22 Stop working on mail (4)
23 If only Ali left Thailand riot... (5)
25 ...faraway by different route (5)

Across
1 Wrong time to leave setter eat outside road; natural surroundings results in fever (11) TEMPERATURE
9 State's / fund distributed around headquarters of Indian Navy //command (7) {AP}{PO(IN)T}
10 Selection of text remembered is extraordinary (7) EXTREME
11 Logotype different for loo outside country (5) EGYPT
12 Performance shifted to open-air (9) OPERATION
13 Second class rate in train... (5)
15 ...PSU's misinterpreted, reason given by Enforcement Directorate put on the back burner (9) (SUSP*)(END)(ED)
18 Hopeless meeting without Spain king's return (9)
21 Trends suggest matches exhibit bad end (5)
22 Bought a local tailless dog owned by clergyman (9)
24 Nobody gives money endlessly to follow natural order (2-3)
26 Say, banker when chasing dollars is graceful (7)
27 Left without son and survived (7)
28 Thailand managed errant Feds, contained mistake and relocated (11) TRANSFERRED

Down
1 Covered team leader's party at valley retreat (9) TRAVERSED
2 Listless poem rewritten by Shelley at last (5) MOPE* Y
3 Living with former spouse is uneasy for the auditor (9) EXISTENCE
4 Forces cat to jump on a wayward son (7) ACT* 1 ONS*
5 Vain American, to a smaller extent consumes drug (7)
6 Essentially net tax workings takes rupee in addition (5) EXTRA
7 Hinted about man in daughter’s department taking bribe at the end (8) REMINDED
8 Noticed sailors leaving America (4) SE[-am]EN
14 Fascinated by gold worn by exotic babes with diamonds (8)
16 Engineer, at 10.10 took note: Electron velocity turns up unlimited... (9)
17 ...dropped to 500 sec in disarray and stopped (9)
19 Force took out from surface-to-air bomb of a country (7) AUSTRIA
20 To make sense by taking tips of Duckworth Lewis is boring (7)
22 Stop working on mail (4)
23 If only Ali left Thailand riot... (5)
25 ...faraway by different route (5)

Across
1 Wrong time to leave setter eat outside road; natural surroundings results in fever (11) TEMPERATURE
9 State's / fund distributed around headquarters of Indian Navy //command (7) {AP}{PO(IN)T}
10 Selection of text remembered is extraordinary (7) EXTREME
11 Logotype different for loo outside country (5) EGYPT
12 Performance shifted to open-air (9) OPERATION
13 Second class rate in train... (5)
15 ...PSU's misinterpreted, reason given by Enforcement Directorate put on the back burner (9) (SUSP*)(END)(ED)
18 Hopeless meeting without Spain king's return (9)
21 Trends suggest matches exhibit bad end (5)
22 Bought a local tailless dog owned by clergyman (9)
24 Nobody gives money endlessly to follow natural order (2-3)
26 Say, banker when chasing dollars is graceful (7)SLENDER
27 Left without son and survived (7)EXISTED
28 Thailand managed errant Feds, contained mistake and relocated (11) TRANSFERRED

Down
1 Covered team leader's party at valley retreat (9) TRAVERSED
2 Listless poem rewritten by Shelley at last (5) MOPE* Y
3 Living with former spouse is uneasy for the auditor (9) EXISTENCE
4 Forces cat to jump on a wayward son (7) ACT* 1 ONS*
5 Vain American, to a smaller extent consumes drug (7)
6 Essentially net tax workings takes rupee in addition (5) EXTRA
7 Hinted about man in daughter’s department taking bribe at the end (8) REMINDED
8 Noticed sailors leaving America (4) SE[-am]EN
14 Fascinated by gold worn by exotic babes with diamonds (8)
16 Engineer, at 10.10 took note: Electron velocity turns up unlimited... (9)
17 ...dropped to 500 sec in disarray and stopped (9)
19 Force took out from surface-to-air bomb of a country (7) AUSTRIA
20 To make sense by taking tips of Duckworth Lewis is boring (7)
22 Stop working on mail (4)POST
23 If only Ali left Thailand riot... (5)HADN'T
25 ...faraway by different route (5)OUTER

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Across
1 Wrong time to leave setter eat outside road; natural surroundings results in fever (11) TEMPERATURE
9 State's / fund distributed around headquarters of Indian Navy //command (7) {AP}{PO(IN)T}
10 Selection of text remembered is extraordinary (7) EXTREME
11 Logotype different for loo outside country (5) EGYPT
12 Performance shifted to open-air (9) OPERATION
13 Second class rate in train... (5)
15 ...PSU's misinterpreted, reason given by Enforcement Directorate put on the back burner (9) (SUSP*)(END)(ED)
18 Hopeless meeting without Spain king's return (9)
21 Trends suggest matches exhibit bad end (5)
22 Bought a local tailless dog owned by clergyman (9)
24 Nobody gives money endlessly to follow natural order (2-3)
26 Say, banker when chasing dollars is graceful (7)SLENDER
27 Left without son and survived (7)EXISTED
28 Thailand managed errant Feds, contained mistake and relocated (11) TRANSFERRED

Down
1 Covered team leader's party at valley retreat (9) TRAVERSED
2 Listless poem rewritten by Shelley at last (5) MOPE* Y
3 Living with former spouse is uneasy for the auditor (9) EXISTENCE
4 Forces cat to jump on a wayward son (7) ACT* 1 ONS*
5 Vain American, to a smaller extent consumes drug (7) USELESS
6 Essentially net tax workings takes rupee in addition (5) EXTRA
7 Hinted about man in daughter’s department taking bribe at the end (8) REMINDED
8 Noticed sailors leaving America (4) SE[-am]EN
14 Fascinated by gold worn by exotic babes with diamonds (8) ABSORBED
16 Engineer, at 10.10 took note: Electron velocity turns up unlimited... (9) EXTENSIVE
17 ...dropped to 500 sec in disarray and stopped (9) DESCENDED
19 Force took out from surface-to-air bomb of a country (7) AUSTRIA
20 To make sense by taking tips of Duckworth Lewis is boring (7) ENDLESS
22 Stop working on mail (4)POST
23 If only Ali left Thailand riot... (5)HADN'T
25 ...faraway by different route (5)OUTER

Across
1 Plant in gale shaken about (8)
5 Crown found in sea with relief brought back (6)
9 Mostly reliable sailor with yen to be alone (8)
10 Accurate child receives prize (4,2)
12 Varied music one’s playing, including Fitzgerald? (13) MISCELLANEOUS
14 In hearing, regretted being impertinent (4)
15 Structure highly indicative of the present time (5,5)
18 Son tormented an alarmed amphibian (10)
19 Wrong about good omen (4)
21 Nag crazy person to protect box tree (5,8) HORSE CHESTNUT
24 Second during final round in game (6)
25 Energy in call by hard member of tribe (8)
26 Porter for instance carrying on in language (6)
27 A little match in secret (8)

Down
1 Group of players following ace further (4)
2 Fifty in odd game getting frantic over large prize for winning (4,5)
3 Most recent U.S. city experiment (6)
4 Bishop in association with knight in longing for authority (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Exemption obtained by rascal with agreement (8)
7 Part of plot tidied up, the same as before (5)
8 Soup’s sources sound about right (10) MINESTRONE
11 Skip college, excited to get hold of new instrument (12) GLOCKENSPIEL
13 Artificial distortion of short alien in film (10)
16 Something worn and old in attic was thrown out (9)
17 Magnificent tune rising in force (8)
20 Conclusion not yet decided? No pressure (6)
22 Set compass and wander (5)
23 Tips from witch expertly creating watery liquid (4)

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Across
1 Plant in gale shaken about (8)
5 Crown found in sea with relief brought back (6)
9 Mostly reliable sailor with yen to be alone (8)
10 Accurate child receives prize (4,2)
12 Varied music one’s playing, including Fitzgerald? (13) MISCELLANEOUS
14 In hearing, regretted being impertinent (4) RUDE
15 Structure highly indicative of the present time (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
18 Son tormented an alarmed amphibian (10) SALAMANDER
19 Wrong about good omen (4)
21 Nag crazy person to protect box tree (5,8) HORSE CHESTNUT
24 Second during final round in game (6)
25 Energy in call by hard member of tribe (8)
26 Porter for instance carrying on in language (6)
27 A little match in secret (8)

Down
1 Group of players following ace further (4)
2 Fifty in odd game getting frantic over large prize for winning (4,5)
3 Most recent U.S. city experiment (6) LATEST
4 Bishop in association with knight in longing for authority (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Exemption obtained by rascal with agreement (8)
7 Part of plot tidied up, the same as before (5)
8 Soup’s sources sound about right (10) MINESTRONE
11 Skip college, excited to get hold of new instrument (12) GLOCKENSPIEL
13 Artificial distortion of short alien in film (10)
16 Something worn and old in attic was thrown out (9) WAISTCOAT
17 Magnificent tune rising in force (8)
20 Conclusion not yet decided? No pressure (6)
22 Set compass and wander (5)
23 Tips from witch expertly creating watery liquid (4)

Across
1 Plant in gale shaken about (8) ANGELICA
5 Crown found in sea with relief brought back (6) DIADEM
9 Mostly reliable sailor with yen to be alone (8) SOLITARY
10 Accurate child receives prize (4,2)
12 Varied music one’s playing, including Fitzgerald? (13) MISCELLANEOUS
14 In hearing, regretted being impertinent (4) RUDE
15 Structure highly indicative of the present time (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
18 Son tormented an alarmed amphibian (10)
19 Wrong about good omen (4)
21 Nag crazy person to protect box tree (5,8) HORSE CHESTNUT
24 Second during final round in game (6)
25 Energy in call by hard member of tribe (8)
26 Porter for instance carrying on in language (6)
27 A little match in secret (8)

Down
1 Group of players following ace further (4)
2 Fifty in odd game getting frantic over large prize for winning (4,5) GOLD MEDAL
3 Most recent U.S. city experiment (6) LATEST
4 Bishop in association with knight in longing for authority (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Exemption obtained by rascal with agreement (8)
7 Part of plot tidied up, the same as before (5)
8 Soup’s sources sound about right (10) MINESTRONE
11 Skip college, excited to get hold of new instrument (12) GLOCKENSPIEL
13 Artificial distortion of short alien in film (10)
16 Something worn and old in attic was thrown out (9) WAISTCOAT
17 Magnificent tune rising in force (8) IMPERIAL
20 Conclusion not yet decided? No pressure (6)
22 Set compass and wander (5)
23 Tips from witch expertly creating watery liquid (4)

Across
1 Plant in gale shaken about (8) ANGELICA
5 Crown found in sea with relief brought back (6) DIADEM
9 Mostly reliable sailor with yen to be alone (8) SOLITARY
10 Accurate child receives prize (4,2)
12 Varied music one’s playing, including Fitzgerald? (13) MISCELLANEOUS
14 In hearing, regretted being impertinent (4) RUDE
15 Structure highly indicative of the present time (5,5) CLOCK TOWER
18 Son tormented an alarmed amphibian (10)
19 Wrong about good omen (4)
21 Nag crazy person to protect box tree (5,8) HORSE CHESTNUT
24 Second during final round in game (6)
25 Energy in call by hard member of tribe (8) VISITGOTH
26 Porter for instance carrying on in language (6) CREOLE
27 A little match in secret (8) SLIGHTLY

Down
1 Group of players following ace further (4)
2 Fifty in odd game getting frantic over large prize for winning (4,5) GOLD MEDAL
3 Most recent U.S. city experiment (6) LATEST
4 Bishop in association with knight in longing for authority (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
6 Exemption obtained by rascal with agreement (8) IMPUNITY
7 Part of plot tidied up, the same as before (5)
8 Soup’s sources sound about right (10) MINESTRONE
11 Skip college, excited to get hold of new instrument (12) GLOCKENSPIEL
13 Artificial distortion of short alien in film (10) PROSTHETIC
16 Something worn and old in attic was thrown out (9) WAISTCOAT
17 Magnificent tune rising in force (8) IMPERIAL
20 Conclusion not yet decided? No pressure (6)
22 Set compass and wander (5)
23 Tips from witch expertly creating watery liquid (4)

Across
1 Booklover's broken mobile almost accepted by Indian merchant as I entered (11) BIBLIOMANIA
9 Sample half of salads, appetizers, soup, starters and snacks (7) SAMOSAS
10 In theory, no new pacer sheds calories to gain power (2,5) ON PAPER
11 Beanpoles assemble, release plan to become fat (5) OBESE
12 In party, dinner service is displayed by Asian peninsula (9) INDOCHINA
13 Kangaroo stench in sleeping place (5)
15 Then, while going out, penny-farthing can be used to get an utensil (6,3)
18 Trappings at new casino has standard (9)
21 Join Steffi, say at the last court (5)
22 Beaten sides meet in dishonour (9)
24 Bolt's last run's around one minute, second best by the clock (5)
26 Touching a new man is tense at first... (7)
27 ...clean him heartlessly applying fresh soap and love (7)
28 Tie is the end result between two equals (11)

Down
1 Biopic shot around HSR Layout diocese (9)
2 2/3rd of Bombay has English dessert (5)
3 Police officer finds fleeing sniper lying around broken cot (9)
4 In India, fun is having a very loud dog (7)
5 No, Honda chief will be out by end of July, 12 PM. (7)
6 L&T Project’s revolutionary plastic jelly (5)
7 Ape has pulse (5-3)
8 Fertilizer from nuclear fission: NCL release (4)
14 At odds with uninitiated cop's positioning (8)
16 Refuse to accept overtime income for starters and bargain (9)
17 So, on tour I can be disgraceful (9)
19 Case of a woman with a primarily troubled man (7)
20 Downfall of Siemens engineer... (7)
22 ...affected understudy Sunder: Quit the job (4)
23 European vegetable (5)
25 Plant's plan placed by novice engineer (5)

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Across
1 Booklover's broken mobile almost accepted by Indian merchant as I entered (11) BIBLIOMANIA
9 Sample half of salads, appetizers, soup, starters and snacks (7) SAMOSAS
10 In theory, no new pacer sheds calories to gain power (2,5) ON PAPER
11 Beanpoles assemble, release plan to become fat (5) OBESE
12 In party, dinner service is displayed by Asian peninsula (9) INDOCHINA
13 Kangaroo stench in sleeping place (5)
15 Then, while going out, penny-farthing can be used to get an utensil (6,3) FRYING PAN*-then
18 Trappings at new casino has standard (9)
21 Join Steffi, say at the last court (5)
22 Beaten sides meet in dishonour (9)
24 Bolt's last run's around one minute, second best by the clock (5)
26 Touching a new man is tense at first... (7)
27 ...clean him heartlessly applying fresh soap and love (7)
28 Tie is the end result between two equals (11)

Down
1 Biopic shot around HSR Layout diocese (9) BI(SH)OP(R)IC
2 2/3rd of Bombay has English dessert (5)
3 Police officer finds fleeing sniper lying around broken cot (9) {INSPE(CTO*)R*}
4 In India, fun is having a very loud dog (7) (MASTI)(FF)
5 No, Honda chief will be out by end of July, 12 PM. (7) NO/ONDA/Y
6 L&T Project’s revolutionary plastic jelly (5)
7 Ape has pulse (5-3)
8 Fertilizer from nuclear fission: NCL release (4)
14 At odds with uninitiated cop's positioning (8)
16 Refuse to accept overtime income for starters and bargain (9)
17 So, on tour I can be disgraceful (9)
19 Case of a woman with a primarily troubled man (7)
20 Downfall of Siemens engineer... (7)
22 ...affected understudy Sunder: Quit the job (4)
23 European vegetable (5)
25 Plant's plan placed by novice engineer (5)

Across
1 Booklover's broken mobile almost accepted by Indian merchant as I entered (11) BIBLIOMANIA
9 Sample half of salads, appetizers, soup, starters and snacks (7) SAMOSAS
10 In theory, no new pacer sheds calories to gain power (2,5) ON PAPER
11 Beanpoles assemble, release plan to become fat (5) OBESE
12 In party, dinner service is displayed by Asian peninsula (9) INDOCHINA
13 Kangaroo stench in sleeping place (5)
15 Then, while going out, penny-farthing can be used to get an utensil (6,3) FRYING PAN*-then
18 Trappings at new casino has standard (9) CAPARISON
21 Join Steffi, say at the last court (5) GRAFT
22 Beaten sides meet in dishonour (9)
24 Bolt's last run's around one minute, second best by the clock (5)
26 Touching a new man is tense at first... (7)
27 ...clean him heartlessly applying fresh soap and love (7) SHAMPOO
28 Tie is the end result between two equals (11)

Down
1 Biopic shot around HSR Layout diocese (9) BI(SH)OP(R)IC
2 2/3rd of Bombay has English dessert (5)
3 Police officer finds fleeing sniper lying around broken cot (9) {INSPE(CTO*)R*}
4 In India, fun is having a very loud dog (7) (MASTI)(FF)
5 No, Honda chief will be out by end of July, 12 PM. (7) NO/ONDA/Y
6 L&T Project’s revolutionary plastic jelly (5)
7 Ape has pulse (5-3)
8 Fertilizer from nuclear fission: NCL release (4)
14 At odds with uninitiated cop's positioning (8)
16 Refuse to accept overtime income for starters and bargain (9) NEGOTIATE
17 So, on tour I can be disgraceful (9) NOTORIOUS
19 Case of a woman with a primarily troubled man (7)
20 Downfall of Siemens engineer... (7)
22 ...affected understudy Sunder: Quit the job (4)
23 European vegetable (5)
25 Plant's plan placed by novice engineer (5)