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

Across
1 European social worker gathers help to heal animal (8) ELEPHANT
5 Write off Mandela’s men being in prison without a term (6) CANCEL
9 Coup threatening delayed mate (8) COPULATE
10 Charm of poking at a stubborn person (6)AMULET
12 Ugly bro’s pic features big nose (9) PROBOSCIS
13 Frenzy should extinguish eventually (5) MUSTH
14 Critical of regressive characters in Vedic Age (4) ACID
16 Get down from French coach (7)DETRAIN
19 Honest politician jailed on riot ending with blast (7) TRUMPET
21 A posh country (4)
24 Block in vacuum flask after replacing central part (5) DEBAR
25 Brilliant star unreasonably ravenous to gain popularity initially (9) SUPERNOVA
27 World organisation’s quite unfair (6) UNJUST
28 Constant good to be changed with a variable (8)
29 Police officer can second dharnas (3-3)SIT-INS
30 "Here’s to following fantastic shot in match” (4-4) TAKE THAT
Down
1 Key to take to your heels (6)ESCAPE
2 Use a recipe not seen in Mylapore cooking (6)EMPLOY
3 What a tragedy to get rid of books! (5) HELLO
4 Saw fit to be subdued by no education (7) NOTICED
6 Teacher has a following outside school (4,5) ALMA MATER
7 Food firm and liquid as well (8) COLESLAW
8 Making secure marriage differing at the start (8) LATCHING
11 Worn out, very drunk (4) USED
15 Gaudy dress has trousers covering a leg (9) CAPARISON
17 Crook admits us in sporting arenas (8) STADIUMS
18 Big airliner, though not big enough for 1 ac. (5,3) JUMBO JET
20 Sound of disapproval on biting bend in tooth (4) TUSK
21 Work’s done with topping of soft cake (7)
22 Who had adjusted this seat? (6) HOWDAH
23 A giant rider, say (6)
26 One of urchins involved in bloody gore? (5) ROGUE

Across
1 European social worker gathers help to heal animal (8) ELEPHANT
5 Write off Mandela’s men being in prison without a term (6) CANCEL
9 Coup threatening delayed mate (8) COPULATE
10 Charm of poking at a stubborn person (6)AMULET
12 Ugly bro’s pic features big nose (9) PROBOSCIS
13 Frenzy should extinguish eventually (5) MUSTH
14 Critical of regressive characters in Vedic Age (4) ACID
16 Get down from French coach (7)DETRAIN
19 Honest politician jailed on riot ending with blast (7) TRUMPET
21 A posh country (4)PERU
24 Block in vacuum flask after replacing central part (5) DEBAR
25 Brilliant star unreasonably ravenous to gain popularity initially (9) SUPERNOVA
27 World organisation’s quite unfair (6) UNJUST
28 Constant good to be changed with a variable (8)AVOGADRO
29 Police officer can second dharnas (3-3)SIT-INS
30 "Here’s to following fantastic shot in match” (4-4) TAKE THAT
Down
1 Key to take to your heels (6)ESCAPE
2 Use a recipe not seen in Mylapore cooking (6)EMPLOY
3 What a tragedy to get rid of books! (5) HELLO
4 Saw fit to be subdued by no education (7) NOTICED
6 Teacher has a following outside school (4,5) ALMA MATER
7 Food firm and liquid as well (8) COLESLAW
8 Making secure marriage differing at the start (8) LATCHING
11 Worn out, very drunk (4) USED
15 Gaudy dress has trousers covering a leg (9) CAPARISON
17 Crook admits us in sporting arenas (8) STADIUMS
18 Big airliner, though not big enough for 1 ac. (5,3) JUMBO JET
20 Sound of disapproval on biting bend in tooth (4) TUSK
21 Work’s done with topping of soft cake (7)POPOVER
22 Who had adjusted this seat? (6) HOWDAH
23 A giant rider, say (6)MAHOUT
26 One of urchins involved in bloody gore? (5) ROGUE

:clap::clap::clap: An elephantine puzzle as the Col has rightly called it!

Across
1 Location for obtaining secret information about an enemy somehow spoils netting (9,5) LISTENING POSTS
10 Ski run detective encounters Southern element (5)
11 Close? Not at all! (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
12 Unfinished tune we hear from a pirate (7)
13 Mixed high class salsa acceptable for children is nothing out of the ordinary (2,5) AS USUAL
14 Copper keys for pepper variety (5)
16 Lived one for all; restrained (9)
19 Dictatorship when theological rationalism covers blemish (9)
20 Gave party in front (5) DOLED
22 Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7)
25 The French short hood on figure (7)
27 Rude noise from a fruit? (9)
28 Affirmative response includes books for loud vulgar woman (5) YENTA
29 Very happy like the puppet-show figure (7,2,5)

Down
2 Scores with fashionable journalists (9)
3 The California case! (5)
4 Iron in crude nitrite for an Egyptian queen (9)
5 No rising tune for a Persian wheel (5)
6 Barking pure-bred terrier initially upset (9)
7 Chinese casual dress U.S. uncle kept for us initially (5)
8 It means you can put paid to being footloose and fancy free (7)
9 Broken ice-cap may cause an upheaval (6)
15 Birds lose independence but ate up television sets (4,5)
17 Amateur radio enthusiast meets a dry as dust, tailless baboon (9)
18 Disturbed gentle ice is appealing on television (9)
19 Woman of ill repute was half Republican (7)
21 Opposition to allegation and lie about it (6)
23 Tropical cyclone bent osier out of shape (5)
24 Ghastly when clear Charlie changed places with Rex (5)
26 A large rodent, being bashful, rolled up (5)

Across
1 Location for obtaining secret information about an enemy somehow spoils netting (9,5) LISTENING POSTS
10 Ski run detective encounters Southern element (5)
11 Close? Not at all! (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
12 Unfinished tune we hear from a pirate (7)
13 Mixed high class salsa acceptable for children is nothing out of the ordinary (2,5) AS USUAL
14 Copper keys for pepper variety (5)
16 Lived one for all; restrained (9) INHIBITED
19 Dictatorship when theological rationalism covers blemish (9)
20 Gave party in front (5) DOLED
22 Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7)
25 The French short hood on figure (7)
27 Rude noise from a fruit? (9) RASPBERRY
28 Affirmative response includes books for loud vulgar woman (5) YENTA
29 Very happy like the puppet-show figure (7,2,5)
Down
2 Scores with fashionable journalists (9)
3 The California case! (5)
4 Iron in crude nitrite for an Egyptian queen (9)
5 No rising tune for a Persian wheel (5)
6 Barking pure-bred terrier initially upset (9)
7 Chinese casual dress U.S. uncle kept for us initially (5) SAMFU
8 It means you can put paid to being footloose and fancy free (7)
9 Broken ice-cap may cause an upheaval (6) IPECAC
15 Birds lose independence but ate up television sets (4,5)
17 Amateur radio enthusiast meets a dry as dust, tailless baboon (9) HAMADRYAS
18 Disturbed gentle ice is appealing on television (9)
19 Woman of ill repute was half Republican (7)
21 Opposition to allegation and lie about it (6)
23 Tropical cyclone bent osier out of shape (5)
24 Ghastly when clear Charlie changed places with Rex (5)
26 A large rodent, being bashful, rolled up (5)

Across
1 Location for obtaining secret information about an enemy somehow spoils netting (9,5) LISTENING POSTS
10 Ski run detective encounters Southern element (5) PISTE
11 Close? Not at all! (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
12 Unfinished tune we hear from a pirate (7) CORSAIR
13 Mixed high class salsa acceptable for children is nothing out of the ordinary (2,5) AS USUAL
14 Copper keys for pepper variety (5) CUBEB
16 Lived one for all; restrained (9) INHIBITED
19 Dictatorship when theological rationalism covers blemish (9) DESPOTISM
20 Gave party in front (5) DOLED
22 Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7) MARITAL
25 The French short hood on figure (7)
27 Rude noise from a fruit? (9) RASPBERRY
28 Affirmative response includes books for loud vulgar woman (5) YENTA
29 Very happy like the puppet-show figure (7,2,5)
Down
2 Scores with fashionable journalists (9)
3 The California case! (5)
4 Iron in crude nitrite for an Egyptian queen (9)
5 No rising tune for a Persian wheel (5)
6 Barking pure-bred terrier initially upset (9)
7 Chinese casual dress U.S. uncle kept for us initially (5) SAMFU
8 It means you can put paid to being footloose and fancy free (7)
9 Broken ice-cap may cause an upheaval (6) IPECAC
15 Birds lose independence but ate up television sets (4,5)
17 Amateur radio enthusiast meets a dry as dust, tailless baboon (9) HAMADRYAS
18 Disturbed gentle ice is appealing on television (9)
19 Woman of ill repute was half Republican (7)
21 Opposition to allegation and lie about it (6)
23 Tropical cyclone bent osier out of shape (5)
24 Ghastly when clear Charlie changed places with Rex (5)
26 A large rodent, being bashful, rolled up (5)

Across
1 Location for obtaining secret information about an enemy somehow spoils netting (9,5) LISTENING POSTS
10 Ski run detective encounters Southern element (5) PISTE
11 Close? Not at all! (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
12 Unfinished tune we hear from a pirate (7) CORSAIR
13 Mixed high class salsa acceptable for children is nothing out of the ordinary (2,5) AS USUAL
14 Copper keys for pepper variety (5) CUBEB
16 Lived one for all; restrained (9) INHIBITED
19 Dictatorship when theological rationalism covers blemish (9) DESPOTISM
20 Gave party in front (5) DOLED
22 Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7) MARITAL
25 The French short hood on figure (7) DECAGON
27 Rude noise from a fruit? (9) RASPBERRY
28 Affirmative response includes books for loud vulgar woman (5) YENTA
29 Very happy like the puppet-show figure (7,2,5) PLEASED AS PUNCH
Down
2 Scores with fashionable journalists (9) INSCRIBES
3 The California case! (5)
4 Iron in crude nitrite for an Egyptian queen (9) NEFERTITI
5 No rising tune for a Persian wheel (5) NORIA
6 Barking pure-bred terrier initially upset (9) PERTURBED
7 Chinese casual dress U.S. uncle kept for us initially (5) SAMFU
8 It means you can put paid to being footloose and fancy free (7) SETTLED
9 Broken ice-cap may cause an upheaval (6) IPECAC
15 Birds lose independence but ate up television sets (4,5) R-O- TUBES
17 Amateur radio enthusiast meets a dry as dust, tailless baboon (9) HAMADRYAS
18 Disturbed gentle ice is appealing on television (9) TELEGENIC
19 Woman of ill repute was half Republican (7) DEMIREP
21 Opposition to allegation and lie about it (6) DENIAL
23 Tropical cyclone bent osier out of shape (5) ROSIE
24 Ghastly when clear Charlie changed places with Rex (5) LURID
26 A large rodent, being bashful, rolled up (5) COYPU

Across
1 Location for obtaining secret information about an enemy somehow spoils netting (9,5) LISTENING POSTS
10 Ski run detective encounters Southern element (5) PISTE
11 Close? Not at all! (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
12 Unfinished tune we hear from a pirate (7) CORSAIR
13 Mixed high class salsa acceptable for children is nothing out of the ordinary (2,5) AS USUAL
14 Copper keys for pepper variety (5) CUBEB
16 Lived one for all; restrained (9) INHIBITED
19 Dictatorship when theological rationalism covers blemish (9) DESPOTISM
20 Gave party in front (5) DOLED
22 Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7) MARITAL
25 The French short hood on figure (7) DECAGON
27 Rude noise from a fruit? (9) RASPBERRY
28 Affirmative response includes books for loud vulgar woman (5) YENTA
29 Very happy like the puppet-show figure (7,2,5) PLEASED AS PUNCH
Down
2 Scores with fashionable journalists (9) INSCRIBES
3 The California case! (5)THECA
4 Iron in crude nitrite for an Egyptian queen (9) NEFERTITI
5 No rising tune for a Persian wheel (5) NORIA
6 Barking pure-bred terrier initially upset (9) PERTURBED
7 Chinese casual dress U.S. uncle kept for us initially (5) SAMFU
8 It means you can put paid to being footloose and fancy free (7) SETTLED
9 Broken ice-cap may cause an upheaval (6) IPECAC
15 Birds lose independence but ate up television sets (4,5) BOOB TUBES
17 Amateur radio enthusiast meets a dry as dust, tailless baboon (9) HAMADRYAS
18 Disturbed gentle ice is appealing on television (9) TELEGENIC
19 Woman of ill repute was half Republican (7) DEMIREP
21 Opposition to allegation and lie about it (6) DENIAL
23 Tropical cyclone bent osier out of shape (5) ROSIE
24 Ghastly when clear Charlie changed places with Rex (5) LURID
26 A large rodent, being bashful, rolled up (5) COYPU

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

Across
6 Bruce Banner’s unseaworthy ship (4) HULK
8 Ship Shiva, for example (9)
10 Span across control deck (6)
11 Nervous person’s antic after loss of first letter containing money (8)
12 Cable-winder’s catnaps at sea (7)
14 Members of the clergy were seen after heavy artillery pieces fired initial nitrogen… (6)
16 …shells that can make you laugh or cry (4,3)
18 Katari, perhaps, composed madrigal after girl went away (7) ADMIRAL
21 A returning knight captured the French king in a three-horse carriage (6)
23 Top Gun’s sorties in groups of aircrafts (7)
25 Naval bottling operation, like the one in Goa or Chittagong? (8)
27 Harbour airman after relocation (6)
29 Order, hesitantly, James Bond, for example (9)
30 Efficiently, sailor loads yacht initially (4)
Down
1 Kids run around and slide (4) SKID
2 Arrival of five in a German hospital ward (6)
3 Idiotic, but Archaeological Survey of India has just one less than ten under it (7) ASININE
4 Initially terrified, communist held a tailless cat and was defeated heavily (8)
5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)
7 Reticule, endlessly re-stiched into another sac (7) UTRICLE
9 Grin with some enthusiasm about rule (5)
13 Rebuilt Paris for a Zoroastrian (5)
15 Make horse-like sound by moving hinge (5)
17 Gelatinous substance got by Ottoman leader and king, not once but twice (4,4)
19 Magazine of Indian army occupying a primarily rebel land (7)
20 Cricket side finishes and causes resentment (7)
22 Derelicts contain a part of a holy person’s body (5)
24 Intern two men with you, reportedly, in anger (6)
26 Military policeman is after accountant’s tent (4)
28 Raise the stern (4)

Across
6 Bruce Banner’s unseaworthy ship (4) HULK
8 Ship Shiva, for example (9)
10 Span across control deck (6)
11 Nervous person’s antic after loss of first letter containing money (8)
12 Cable-winder’s catnaps at sea (7)
14 Members of the clergy were seen after heavy artillery pieces fired initial nitrogen… (6)
16 …shells that can make you laugh or cry (4,3)
18 Katari, perhaps, composed madrigal after girl went away (7) ADMIRAL
21 A returning knight captured the French king in a three-horse carriage (6) TROIKA
23 Top Gun’s sorties in groups of aircrafts (7)FLIGHTS
25 Naval bottling operation, like the one in Goa or Chittagong? (8) BLOCKADE
27 Harbour airman after relocation (6) MARINA
29 Order, hesitantly, James Bond, for example (9) COMMANDER
30 Efficiently, sailor loads yacht initially (4)
Down
1 Kids run around and slide (4) SKID
2 Arrival of five in a German hospital ward (6)
3 Idiotic, but Archaeological Survey of India has just one less than ten under it (7) ASININE
4 Initially terrified, communist held a tailless cat and was defeated heavily (8)
5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)
7 Reticule, endlessly re-stiched into another sac (7) UTRICLE
9 Grin with some enthusiasm about rule (5)
13 Rebuilt Paris for a Zoroastrian (5)
15 Make horse-like sound by moving hinge (5)
17 Gelatinous substance got by Ottoman leader and king, not once but twice (4,4)
19 Magazine of Indian army occupying a primarily rebel land (7)
20 Cricket side finishes and causes resentment (7)
22 Derelicts contain a part of a holy person’s body (5)
24 Intern two men with you, reportedly, in anger (6)
26 Military policeman is after accountant’s tent (4)
28 Raise the stern (4)

Across
6 Bruce Banner’s unseaworthy ship (4) HULK
8 Ship Shiva, for example (9)DESTROYER
10 Span across control deck (6)
11 Nervous person’s antic after loss of first letter containing money (8)
12 Cable-winder’s catnaps at sea (7)
14 Members of the clergy were seen after heavy artillery pieces fired initial nitrogen… (6)
16 …shells that can make you laugh or cry (4,3)
18 Katari, perhaps, composed madrigal after girl went away (7) ADMIRAL
21 A returning knight captured the French king in a three-horse carriage (6) TROIKA
23 Top Gun’s sorties in groups of aircrafts (7)FLIGHTS
25 Naval bottling operation, like the one in Goa or Chittagong? (8) BLOCKADE
27 Harbour airman after relocation (6) MARINA
29 Order, hesitantly, James Bond, for example (9) COMMANDER
30 Efficiently, sailor loads yacht initially (4)ABLY
Down
1 Kids run around and slide (4) SKID
2 Arrival of five in a German hospital ward (6)
3 Idiotic, but Archaeological Survey of India has just one less than ten under it (7) ASININE
4 Initially terrified, communist held a tailless cat and was defeated heavily (8)
5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)
7 Reticule, endlessly re-stiched into another sac (7) UTRICLE
9 Grin with some enthusiasm about rule (5)REIGN
13 Rebuilt Paris for a Zoroastrian (5)
15 Make horse-like sound by moving hinge (5)NEIGH
17 Gelatinous substance got by Ottoman leader and king, not once but twice (4,4)
19 Magazine of Indian army occupying a primarily rebel land (7)
20 Cricket side finishes and causes resentment (7)OFFENDS
22 Derelicts contain a part of a holy person’s body (5)
24 Intern two men with you, reportedly, in anger (6)
26 Military policeman is after accountant’s tent (4)
28 Raise the stern (4)

Exhilarating... I am compelled to say...

Across
6 Bruce Banner’s unseaworthy ship (4) HULK
8 Ship Shiva, for example (9)DESTROYER
10 Span across control deck (6) BRIDGE
11 Nervous person’s antic after loss of first letter containing money (8) NEUROTIC
12 Cable-winder’s catnaps at sea (7) CAPSTAN
14 Members of the clergy were seen after heavy artillery pieces fired initial nitrogen… (6) CANONS
16 …shells that can make you laugh or cry (4,3) TEAR GAS
18 Katari, perhaps, composed madrigal after girl went away (7) ADMIRAL
21 A returning knight captured the French king in a three-horse carriage (6) TROIKA
23 Top Gun’s sorties in groups of aircrafts (7)FLIGHTS
25 Naval bottling operation, like the one in Goa or Chittagong? (8) BLOCKADE
27 Harbour airman after relocation (6) MARINA
29 Order, hesitantly, James Bond, for example (9) COMMANDER
30 Efficiently, sailor loads yacht initially (4)ABLY
Down
1 Kids run around and slide (4) SKID
2 Arrival of five in a German hospital ward (6) ADVENT
3 Idiotic, but Archaeological Survey of India has just one less than ten under it (7) ASININE
4 Initially terrified, communist held a tailless cat and was defeated heavily (8) TROUNCED
5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)
7 Reticule, endlessly re-stiched into another sac (7) UTRICLE
9 Grin with some enthusiasm about rule (5)REIGN
13 Rebuilt Paris for a Zoroastrian (5) PARSI
15 Make horse-like sound by moving hinge (5)NEIGH
17 Gelatinous substance got by Ottoman leader and king, not once but twice (4,4) AGAR AGAR
19 Magazine of Indian army occupying a primarily rebel land (7) ARSENAL
20 Cricket side finishes and causes resentment (7)OFFENDS
22 Derelicts contain a part of a holy person’s body (5) RELIC
24 Intern two men with you, reportedly, in anger (6) IMMURE
26 Military policeman is after accountant’s tent (4) CAMP
28 Raise the stern (4) REAR

5 Sandwich made by machine without scope (4)GYRO

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

Quoting from the Colonel's blog:"Incognito dedicates this CW to all Indian Naval personnel. In India Navy Day is celebrated on 04 Dec every year as a commemorative of Operation TRIDENT."

Across
1 Fork in byway, initially leading to farm (6)
4 Ducks in shopping area by a road close to ponds (8)MALLARDS
10 Potential shown by former PM's gardener (10,5)
11 Sat out in front of a Parisian church, being hearty (7)
12 Boy nicking article is serious (7)
13 Estimator abroad in Asian country (4,5)
15 Song told a story (4)
17 Queen featured in Cuban newspaper (4)
19 Set-to with crew, unfortunately, in Northants town (9)
22 Good one in bar, clear (7)
23 Big eel wriggling across lake, clear (7)
25 The minutes of the last meeting should be one of the most important things to be discussed? (4,2,3,6)
26 Film ambassador and bishop on board train (3,5)
27 Around noon, notice vet coming (6)ADVENT
Down
1 Free antelope and most of other ruminants (8)
2 In sacred river, a leading character (5)
3 Piece of furniture - can it be baroque? (7)
5 In a straight line? Amazing cartwheels, if so (2,3,4,5)
6 Broad-minded, artist included in false statement? (7)LIBERAL
7 Vote loser, possibly, for president (9)ROOSEVELT
8 Legislative body established around North America and Spain (6)SENATE
9 Football club's team had to chill out (6,8)
14 Highly curious after crime? Sounds like it in place of worship (9)
16 Object after silly sketch (8)
18 Almost stop by nearby pen (7)
20 Given a ring and hired? (7)
21 Stale pork pie, say, could be past its sell-by date? (3,3)
24 Spree in Crosby, perhaps ending in Bootle (5)

Across
1 Fork in byway, initially leading to farm (6)
4 Ducks in shopping area by a road close to ponds (8)MALLARDS
10 Potential shown by former PM's gardener (10,5)
11 Sat out in front of a Parisian church, being hearty (7)
12 Boy nicking article is serious (7) EARNEST
13 Estimator abroad in Asian country (4,5)
15 Song told a story (4)
17 Queen featured in Cuban newspaper (4)
19 Set-to with crew, unfortunately, in Northants town (9)
22 Good one in bar, clear (7)
23 Big eel wriggling across lake, clear (7) LEGIBLE
25 The minutes of the last meeting should be one of the most important things to be discussed? (4,2,3,6)
26 Film ambassador and bishop on board train (3,5)
27 Around noon, notice vet coming (6)ADVENT
Down
1 Free antelope and most of other ruminants (8)
2 In sacred river, a leading character (5)
3 Piece of furniture - can it be baroque? (7)
5 In a straight line? Amazing cartwheels, if so (2,3,4,5) AS THE CROW FLIES
6 Broad-minded, artist included in false statement? (7)LIBERAL
7 Vote loser, possibly, for president (9)ROOSEVELT
8 Legislative body established around North America and Spain (6)SENATE
9 Football club's team had to chill out (6,8)
14 Highly curious after crime? Sounds like it in place of worship (9)
16 Object after silly sketch (8)
18 Almost stop by nearby pen (7)
20 Given a ring and hired? (7) ENGAGED
21 Stale pork pie, say, could be past its sell-by date? (3,3)
24 Spree in Crosby, perhaps ending in Bootle (5) BINGE

Across
1 Fork in byway, initially leading to farm (6)BRANCH
4 Ducks in shopping area by a road close to ponds (8)MALLARDS
10 Potential shown by former PM's gardener (10,5)CAPABILITY BROWN
11 Sat out in front of a Parisian church, being hearty (7)STAUNCH
12 Boy nicking article is serious (7) EARNEST
13 Estimator abroad in Asian country (4,5)EAST TIMOR
15 Song told a story (4)LIED
17 Queen featured in Cuban newspaper (4)ANNE
19 Set-to with crew, unfortunately, in Northants town (9)TOWCESTER
22 Good one in bar, clear (7)LOGICAL
23 Big eel wriggling across lake, clear (7) LEGIBLE
25 The minutes of the last meeting should be one of the most important things to be discussed? (4,2,3,6)HIGH ON THE AGENDA
26 Film ambassador and bishop on board train (3,5)THE BEACH
27 Around noon, notice vet coming (6)ADVENT
Down
1 Free antelope and most of other ruminants (8)BUCKSHEE
2 In sacred river, a leading character (5)ALPHA
3 Piece of furniture - can it be baroque? (7)CABINET
5 In a straight line? Amazing cartwheels, if so (2,3,4,5) AS THE CROW FLIES
6 Broad-minded, artist included in false statement? (7)LIBERAL
7 Vote loser, possibly, for president (9)ROOSEVELT
8 Legislative body established around North America and Spain (6)SENATE
9 Football club's team had to chill out (6,8)OLDHAM ATHLETIC
14 Highly curious after crime? Sounds like it in place of worship (9)SYNAGOGUE
16 Object after silly sketch (8)ARTEFACT
18 Almost stop by nearby pen (7)ENCLOSE
20 Given a ring and hired? (7) ENGAGED
21 Stale pork pie, say, could be past its sell-by date? (3,3)OLD HAT
24 Spree in Crosby, perhaps ending in Bootle (5) BINGE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!
Am taking leave tomorrow!:)

Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3)
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8)
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6)
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8)
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6)
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8)
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6)
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6)
24 The social event to end all social events (6)
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4)
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9)

Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7)
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5)
4 Egg departs from these (7)
5 Where standards are set? (9)
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7)
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9)
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5)
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9)
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7)
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7)
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7)
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5)
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5)

Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3)
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8)
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6)
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8)
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6)
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8)
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6)
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6)
24 The social event to end all social events (6)
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4)
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9)

Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7)
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5)
4 Egg departs from these (7)
5 Where standards are set? (9)
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7)
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9)
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5) HOME TRUTH
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9) CABRIOLET
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7) CONSIGN
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7) ENSLAVE
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7) COROLLA
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5)
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5)

Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3)
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8)
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6)
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8)
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6)
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8)
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6)
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6)
24 The social event to end all social events (6) BURIAL
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4) CHIN
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9)
Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7)
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5) SPICY
4 Egg departs from these (7)
5 Where standards are set? (9)
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7) MACHINE
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9)
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5) HOME TRUTH
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9) CABRIOLET
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7) CONSIGN
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7) ENSLAVE
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7) COROLLA
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5)
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5) BEAST

Across
1 Matt finish? (6,3) POLISH OFF?
6 Theatrical technique that is used by Marcel Marceau primarily (4) MIME
8 Frenchman opposed to bringing back every single headscarf (8) MANTILLA
9 Reportedly popular brand of perfume’s aroma is a distinguishing mark (6) ACCENT?
10 Cheap, like Camembert? (6) CHEESY
11 Galvanise popular mood (8) INSPIRIT
12 Medicine’s a science, but not entirely (6) PHYSIC
15 Key dive for astronauts? (5,3) SPACE BAR
16 Cordial telegram received by French friend (8) AMICABLE
19 Aspects of news chief editor concealed (6) FACETS
21 Replacements that sit out for the most part, ironically enough (5-3) STAND INS
22 Marital discord — man breaks off tethering rope (6) LARIAT
24 The social event to end all social events (6) BURIAL
25 Completely certain you can come out now (3,5) ALL CLEAR
26 Left-arm unorthodox spin ball cut part of the face (4) CHIN
27 In theory, crooked and corrupt leaders disrupt government system (9) THEOCRACY
Down
1 Puddle remains after case of passing rainfall (5)
2 Landlords' mail (7) LETTERS
3 Condiment, extremely fiery and piquant (5) SPICY correction SALTY
4 Egg departs from these (7) OVARIES
5 Where standards are set? (9) FLAGSTAFF
6 Speed of sound not achieved by contraption (7) MACHINE
7 Begging recidivist’s lament? (9) MENDICANT
13 The hot rum brought out unpleasant fact about oneself (4,5) HOME TRUTH
14 Problematic Prime Minister done away with — butchered in open top car (9) CABRIOLET
17 Hand over criminal evidence (7) CONSIGN
18 Trap magnificent seven sprung outside of Los Angeles (7) ENSLAVE
20 All or nothing: penultimate chance to get back to inner circle (7) COROLLA
22 Dangerously ill accountant nearly makes a bloomer (5) LILAC
23 Winged, in the manner of Raiju and Yalangur primarily (5) BEAST correction ALARY

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6)
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4)
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5)
16 Composer takes note on land (5)
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8)
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6)
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4)
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6)

Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (6)
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5)
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5)
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7)
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6)
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9)
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7)
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7)
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6)
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5)

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6)
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4)
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5)
16 Composer takes note on land (5)
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8)
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6) ASSUME
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4) NEAT
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6) ASPECT
Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (6)
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5)
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5)
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7)
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6)
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9)
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7)
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7) HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6)
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6) MAIDAN
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6)
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4)
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5)
16 Composer takes note on land (5)
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8)
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6)
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4)
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6)

Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (6) MATRONS (7)
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5) IRONS
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5)
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7)
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6)
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9)
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7)
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7) HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6)
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6)
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4)
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5)
16 Composer takes note on land (5)
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8)
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6) ASSUME
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4) NEAT
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6) ASPECT
Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (6)
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5)
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5) SAND TRAPS
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7) SALLOWS
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6) PHANTOM ORCHID
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9) EXCRETION
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7) EXARCHS
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7)HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6)
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)MAIDEN
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6)
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4)
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)COPSES
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)ASPERSION
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5)
16 Composer takes note on land (5)
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)SOPHISTRY
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8)
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6) ASSUME
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4) NEAT
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)SANEST
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6) ASPECT
Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (6)
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5)
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)EXCUSES
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5) SAND TRAPS
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7) SALLOWS
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6) PHANTOM ORCHID
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9) EXCRETION
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7) EXARCHS
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7)HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6)
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)MAIDEN
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6) AVISOS
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4) ETRO?
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)COPSES
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)ASPERSION
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5) BALSA
16 Composer takes note on land (5) BEACH
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)SOPHISTRY
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8) MAJESTIC
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6) ASSUME
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4) NEAT
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)SANEST
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6) ASPECT
Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (7, not 6) MATRONS
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5) IRONS
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)EXCUSES
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5) SAND TRAPS
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7) SALLOWS
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6) PHANTOM ORCHID
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9) EXCRETION
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7) EXARCHS
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7)HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6) STROPS?
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

Across
1 Girl, heads army, replaces Oriental in Indian ground (6)MAIDEN
4 So, Indian deity backs boats? (6) AVISOS
9 Perfume obtained from flowers with trimmed base (4) OTTO
10 In a lucid manner, firm man let flay regularly… (10) COHERENTLY
11 …dead bodies right out of bushes (6)COPSES
12 Denial when, for instance, trapped in country (8) NEGATION
13 Slur on snake, perhaps one sheltered by boy (9)ASPERSION
15 Bare head, dance topless in wood (5) BALSA
16 Composer takes note on land (5) BEACH
18 Fallacy of cop sheltering round one initially out of the past (9)SOPHISTRY
22 Mother’s banter, for starters, is copious, glorious (8) MAJESTIC
23 Take for granted because bird’s back (6) ASSUME
25 I’m in strange scenario of ill-tempers (10) ACRIMONIES
26 Whisky without water or soda? Great! (4) NEAT
27 Regularly scan hideout for the most rational (6)SANEST
28 Snake with half of insect’s feature (6) ASPECT
Down
1 Mother laughs haughtily back at nurses (7, not 6) MATRONS
2 Presses on when surrounded by taxmen (5) IRONS
3 Pardons one for initially usurping duties (7)EXCUSES
5 Amazon navigator loses tan for a change (6) VIRAGO
6 Governors imprison heartless don back in bunkers (4,5) SAND TRAPS
7 Discolours birds lacking wings, head (7) SALLOWS
8 Violently pinch to do harm to white flower (7,6) PHANTOM ORCHID
14 Discharge previous institution by removing ancient leader (9) EXCRETION
17 Former kings losing Buddhist to bishops (7) EXARCHS
19 Without Royal Enfield headlights, practices with coffin-carrying vehicles (7)HEARSES
20 Hindu God to break wall (7) RAMPART
21 Sharpens revolutionary features (6) STROPS
24 Burn one without lighter initially (5) SINGE

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

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)
14 In a party or within four walls? (6)
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7)
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7)
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6)
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5)
26 Very old cry to return fire (6)
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8)
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6)
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8)

Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6)
2 I screened new home (9)
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7)
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9)
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)
11 Ali once left in a small island (4)
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9)
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4)
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4)
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7)
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6)
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5)

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)
14 In a party or within four walls? (6) INDOOR
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7)
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7)
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6)
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5)
26 Very old cry to return fire (6)
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8) SHRAPNEL
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6)
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8)
Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6) WINNER
2 I screened new home (9) RESIDENCE
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7)
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9)
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)
11 Ali once left in a small island (4)
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9)
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4)
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4)
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7) CATCHER
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6)
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5)

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)TELEVISED
14 In a party or within four walls? (6) INDOOR
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7)
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7)
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6)
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)DESERT RAT
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5)
26 Very old cry to return fire (6)
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8) SHRAPNEL
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6)
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8)
Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6) WINNER
2 I screened new home (9) RESIDENCE
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)ERROR
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7)
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9)
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)GRASS
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)OVERDONE
11 Ali once left in a small island (4)
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9)
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4)
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4)
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7) CATCHER
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6)
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5)

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)TELEVISED
14 In a party or within four walls? (6) INDOOR
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7) YARDAGE
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7) CHEETAH
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6) CARPET
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)DESERT RAT
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5)
26 Very old cry to return fire (6) VOLLEY
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8) SHRAPNEL
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6) RETURN
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8)
Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6) WINNER
2 I screened new home (9) RESIDENCE
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)ERROR
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7)
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9)
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)GRASS
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)OVERDONE
11 Ali once left in a small island (4)
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9)
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4)
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4)
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7) CATCHER
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6)
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5)

no on-line grid to write on!!:banghead::idontgetit:

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)TELEVISED
14 In a party or within four walls? (6) INDOOR
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7) YARDAGE
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7) CHEETAH
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6) CARPET
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)DESERT RAT
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5) SERVE
26 Very old cry to return fire (6) VOLLEY
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8) SHRAPNEL
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6) RETURN
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8) ARCHNESS
Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6) WINNER
2 I screened new home (9) RESIDENCE
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)ERROR
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7) DENATOR
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9) DELIVERER
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)GRASS
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)OVERDONE
11 Ali once left in a small island (4) CLAY
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9) ABERRANCE
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4) ICED OVER
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4) HARD?
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7) CATCHER
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6) REALMS
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5) SMASH

Across
1 Retiring intelligence agency chief scientist initially providing explosives (8) WARHEADS
5 Slowly starts approaching descent on silver moon (6) ADAGIO
9 Ornament distorted one’s grin (4,4) NOSE RING
10 Split the French inside den (6) CLEAVE
12 Duck — one that is cast back with hesitation (5) EIDER
13 Idle? See TV broadcast aired (9)TELEVISED
14 In a party or within four walls? (6) INDOOR
16 Distance from say, garden to an almost empty garage (7) YARDAGE
19 Spotted one trickster on the radio (7) CHEETAH
21 Wish to acquire soft, extremely thin rug? (6) CARPET
23 Restarted dissecting rodent (6,3)DESERT RAT
25 Aid supply about to be cut (5) SERVE
26 Very old cry to return fire (6) VOLLEY
27 Fragment of sharp lens, for the most part destroyed (8) SHRAPNEL
28 Engineer gets opportunity to come back (6) RETURN
29 Impertinence of a royal church head (8) ARCHNESS
Down
1 Midfielder, new to replace Gerrard, at first is one likely to be successful (6) WINNER
2 I screened new home (9) RESIDENCE
3 Sin? Or fault? (5)ERROR
4 Silly to tread on blasting cap (7) DENATOR
6 Cunning devil about to return with energy — final prayer for saviour (9) DELIVERER
7 Weed smuggled in Mardi Gras season (5)GRASS
8 Under deposited? On the contrary, pulled out in excess (8)OVERDREW
11 Ali once left in a small island (4) CLAY
15 We tear our defective jackets (9)OUTERWEAR
17 Lincoln perhaps, at first reluctantly managed church’s departure from the norm (9) ABERRANCE
18 Maybe, a tenth frozen (4,4) ICED OVER
20 Experienced boxing repercussions — to begin with its tough (4) HARD
21 Church to interrupt supply for Yogi Berra? (7) CATCHER
22 Provinces essentially spread charity donations (6) REALMS
24 Divide narrow strip of land protecting the border of Lebanon (5)SPLIT
25 Male wearing waistband becomes a big hit (5) SMASH

:clap::clap::clap: An interesting tennis puzzle!

Across
1 Had an &lit falling in place (8) THAILAND
5 Material in tabloid’s first publication (6) TISSUE
9 Can spending time mostly reflecting in silence work for a metal artist! (8)
10 Cover story (6)
12 Time in Romania with a wild woman (9) INAMORATA
13 Measure of fuel, after starting to run, consumed by a luxury car (5)
14 What tightrope walkers need to be (4-8) WELL BALANCED
18 Herbal tea I brewed — it’s sipped to restore good health (12) REHABILITATE
23 Done finally in 30 days without taking a risk (5)
24 Suddenly, everyone agreed to support a conservative (3,2,4)
26 Techie falling short working on a programming language, gets frantic (6)
27 Song’s a hit with guys in Yale perhaps (8)
28 Extremely tipsy and drunk, Chet goes in grumpy (6)
29 Fictional guy, character needing no introduction — an ambitious one (2-6)

Down
1 Food bird nibbled (6)
2 Recall an article in yearbook (6)
3 Beemer’s top end luxury car parked outside prison (5)
4 Catch and hop — that’s the game (3,4)
6 Essential to bring in a new team to begin with (9)
7 Sleuth and press following girl on the run (8)
8 Adore old exotic city — a legendary one (2,6)
11 Good story that doesn’t start to get crazy (4)
15 To elaborate, Vulcan comes back acting all stupid (9)
16 Omit photograph — tactical court move (4,4)
17 It doesn’t leave one with much on top! (8)
19 Large clumsy man, a chump (4)
20 Cry from a friend in hot water (5-2)
21 Overthrow an international organisation located around America (6)
22 Sound coming from vendor’s storage space (6)
25 Matter/mass inside you (5)

Across
1 Had an &lit falling in place (8) THAILAND
5 Material in tabloid’s first publication (6) TISSUE
9 Can spending time mostly reflecting in silence work for a metal artist! (8)
10 Cover story (6)
12 Time in Romania with a wild woman (9) INAMORATA
13 Measure of fuel, after starting to run, consumed by a luxury car (5)
14 What tightrope walkers need to be (4-8) WELL BALANCED
18 Herbal tea I brewed — it’s sipped to restore good health (12) REHABILITATE
23 Done finally in 30 days without taking a risk (5)
24 Suddenly, everyone agreed to support a conservative (3,2,4)
26 Techie falling short working on a programming language, gets frantic (6)
27 Song’s a hit with guys in Yale perhaps (8)
28 Extremely tipsy and drunk, Chet goes in grumpy (6)
29 Fictional guy, character needing no introduction — an ambitious one (2-6)

Down
1 Food bird nibbled (6)
2 Recall an article in yearbook (6)ANNUAL
3 Beemer’s top end luxury car parked outside prison (5)
4 Catch and hop — that’s the game (3,4)NET BALL
6 Essential to bring in a new team to begin with (9)IMPORTANT
7 Sleuth and press following girl on the run (8)
8 Adore old exotic city — a legendary one (2,6)EL DORADO
11 Good story that doesn’t start to get crazy (4)SAGA
15 To elaborate, Vulcan comes back acting all stupid (9)
16 Omit photograph — tactical court move (4,4)
17 It doesn’t leave one with much on top! (8)
19 Large clumsy man, a chump (4)
20 Cry from a friend in hot water (5-2)
21 Overthrow an international organisation located around America (6)
22 Sound coming from vendor’s storage space (6)
25 Matter/mass inside you (5)

Across
1 Had an &lit falling in place (8) THAILAND
5 Material in tabloid’s first publication (6) TISSUE
9 Can spending time mostly reflecting in silence work for a metal artist! (8)
10 Cover story (6)
12 Time in Romania with a wild woman (9) INAMORATA
13 Measure of fuel, after starting to run, consumed by a luxury car (5)
14 What tightrope walkers need to be (4-8) WELL BALANCED
18 Herbal tea I brewed — it’s sipped to restore good health (12) REHABILITATE
23 Done finally in 30 days without taking a risk (5) PERIL
24 Suddenly, everyone agreed to support a conservative (3,2,4)
26 Techie falling short working on a programming language, gets frantic (6)
27 Song’s a hit with guys in Yale perhaps (8)
28 Extremely tipsy and drunk, Chet goes in grumpy (6) TETCHY
29 Fictional guy, character needing no introduction — an ambitious one (2-6) GO GETTER

Down
1 Food bird nibbled (6)
2 Recall an article in yearbook (6)ANNUAL
3 Beemer’s top end luxury car parked outside prison (5)
4 Catch and hop — that’s the game (3,4)NET BALL
6 Essential to bring in a new team to begin with (9)IMPORTANT
7 Sleuth and press following girl on the run (8)
8 Adore old exotic city — a legendary one (2,6)EL DORADO
11 Good story that doesn’t start to get crazy (4)SAGA
15 To elaborate, Vulcan comes back acting all stupid (9) EMBELLISH
16 Omit photograph — tactical court move (4,4) DROP SHOT
17 It doesn’t leave one with much on top! (8)
19 Large clumsy man, a chump (4)
20 Cry from a friend in hot water (5-2)
21 Overthrow an international organisation located around America (6)
22 Sound coming from vendor’s storage space (6)
25 Matter/mass inside you (5)

Across
1 Had an &lit falling in place (8) THAILAND
5 Material in tabloid’s first publication (6) TISSUE
9 Can spending time mostly reflecting in silence work for a metal artist! (8)
10 Cover story (6)
12 Time in Romania with a wild woman (9) INAMORATA
13 Measure of fuel, after starting to run, consumed by a luxury car (5) RULER
14 What tightrope walkers need to be (4-8) WELL BALANCED
18 Herbal tea I brewed — it’s sipped to restore good health (12) REHABILITATE
23 Done finally in 30 days without taking a risk (5) PERIL
24 Suddenly, everyone agreed to support a conservative (3,2,4) ALL AT ONCE
26 Techie falling short working on a programming language, gets frantic (6) HECTIC
27 Song’s a hit with guys in Yale perhaps (8) HYMENEAL
28 Extremely tipsy and drunk, Chet goes in grumpy (6) TETCHY
29 Fictional guy, character needing no introduction — an ambitious one (2-6) GO GETTER

Down
1 Food bird nibbled (6) TITBIT
2 Recall an article in yearbook (6)ANNUAL
3 Beemer’s top end luxury car parked outside prison (5)
4 Catch and hop — that’s the game (3,4)NET BALL
6 Essential to bring in a new team to begin with (9)IMPORTANT
7 Sleuth and press following girl on the run (8)
8 Adore old exotic city — a legendary one (2,6)EL DORADO
11 Good story that doesn’t start to get crazy (4)SAGA
15 To elaborate, Vulcan comes back acting all stupid (9) EMBELLISH
16 Omit photograph — tactical court move (4,4) DROP SHOT
17 It doesn’t leave one with much on top! (8)
19 Large clumsy man, a chump (4)
20 Cry from a friend in hot water (5-2)
21 Overthrow an international organisation located around America (6)
22 Sound coming from vendor’s storage space (6)
25 Matter/mass inside you (5)

Across
1 Had an &lit falling in place (8) THAILAND
5 Material in tabloid’s first publication (6) TISSUE
9 Can spending time mostly reflecting in silence work for a metal artist! (8) TINSMITH
10 Cover story (6) SPREAD
12 Time in Romania with a wild woman (9) INAMORATA
13 Measure of fuel, after starting to run, consumed by a luxury car (5) RULER
14 What tightrope walkers need to be (4-8) WELL BALANCED
18 Herbal tea I brewed — it’s sipped to restore good health (12) REHABILITATE
23 Done finally in 30 days without taking a risk (5) PERIL
24 Suddenly, everyone agreed to support a conservative (3,2,4) ALL AT ONCE
26 Techie falling short working on a programming language, gets frantic (6) HECTIC
27 Song’s a hit with guys in Yale perhaps (8) HYMENEAL
28 Extremely tipsy and drunk, Chet goes in grumpy (6) TETCHY
29 Fictional guy, character needing no introduction — an ambitious one (2-6) GO GETTER

Down
1 Food bird nibbled (6) TITBIT
2 Recall an article in yearbook (6)ANNUAL
3 Beemer’s top end luxury car parked outside prison (5) LIMBO
4 Catch and hop — that’s the game (3,4)NET BALL
6 Essential to bring in a new team to begin with (9)IMPORTANT
7 Sleuth and press following girl on the run (8) SHERLOCK
8 Adore old exotic city — a legendary one (2,6)EL DORADO
11 Good story that doesn’t start to get crazy (4)SAGA
15 To elaborate, Vulcan comes back acting all stupid (9) EMBELLISH
16 Omit photograph — tactical court move (4,4) DROP SHOT
17 It doesn’t leave one with much on top! (8) SHORTCUT
19 Large clumsy man, a chump (4) LOAF
20 Cry from a friend in hot water (5-2) TALLY-HO
21 Overthrow an international organisation located around America (6) UNSEAT
22 Sound coming from vendor’s storage space (6) CELLAR
25 Matter/mass inside you (5) THEME

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