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

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10) HEADMASTER
10 Plan includes large and small models (6) IDEALS
11 Pro only lost final race once (8)
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8) ORIGINAL
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6)
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)
21 Top sides fighting for places (8)
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8)
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10) HELICOPTER
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10)
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8)
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6) CHOSEN
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6)
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4)
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8)
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6)
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10) HEADMASTER
10 Plan includes large and small models (6) IDEALS
11 Pro only lost final race once (8) FORMERELY
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8) ORIGINAL
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6) LATEST
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)ASLEEP
21 Top sides fighting for places (8)
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8)
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10)
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)CARE

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10)
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8)
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6)
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)CALF
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6)
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4)
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)LINED
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8)
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6)
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)IDEA
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10) HEADMASTER
10 Plan includes large and small models (6) IDEALS
11 Pro only lost final race once (8) FORMERELY
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8) ORIGINAL
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6) LATEST
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)ASLEEP
21 Top sides fighting for places (8) DEPOSITS
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8)
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10) HELICOPTER
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)CARE

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10)
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8) STRANGER
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6)
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)CALF
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6) ASSENT
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4)
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)LINED
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8)
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6) ETHNIC
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)IDEA
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10) HEADMASTER
10 Plan includes large and small models (6) IDEALS
11 Pro only lost final race once (8) FORMERELY
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8) ORIGINAL
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6) LATEST
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)ASLEEP
21 Top sides fighting for places (8) DEPOSITS
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8) WITHDRAW
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10) HELICOPTER
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)CARE

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10) WILDERNESS
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8) STRANGER
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6) CHOSEN
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)CALF
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6) ASSENT
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4) HELL
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)LINED
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8) INSTANCE
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6) ETHNIC
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)IDEA
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Revelry leading to disturbance? (4)RIOT
9 Principal read ‘Sam’ the novel (10) HEADMASTER
10 Plan includes large and small models (6) IDEALS
11 Pro only lost final race once (8) FORMERELY
12 Erect an oil rig’s prototype (8) ORIGINAL
14 Hidden partners being swapped? It’s the in thing! (6) LATEST
16 Traveller’s gift is left with relatives (15) REPRESENTATIVES
19 Sleeping? Wake up please! (6)ASLEEP
21 Top sides fighting for places (8) DEPOSITS
23 Scratching head, idiot’s extremely half-witted and naive to — scratch! (8) WITHDRAW
26 Shed belly fat in a slow manner (4-2) LEAN-TO
27 Cheer pilot navigating whirlybird (10) HELICOPTER
28 Don't start to panic and worry (4)CARE

Down
1 Unrestrained sea eagles seen heading towards desert (10) WILDERNESS
2 Road rage involving King’s visitor (8) STRANGER
3 Outgoing German in cotton trousers, socks is picked (6) CHOSEN
4 Unethical fellow poaching baby elephant, for example (4)CALF
5 Express doubt over supporter keeping fit without protection (8) UMBRELLA
6 Permission for specialist to carry dope (6) ASSENT
7 Suffering will pursue them endlessly (4) HELL
13 In Dublin Edward V ruled (5)LINED
15 Top actress exposed for audience (10) SPECTATORS
17 Excellent drink, port drunk in central Peru (8)SUPERIOR
18 Request for fashionable carriage (8) INSTANCE
20 Traditional tunic he wore is not for everybody (6) ETHNIC
22 Meagre salary, officer with resistance accepted? On the contrary (6)PALTRY
24 Least priority aide has for a proposal (4)IDEA
25 … and comedian has the last laugh! (4)WITH

Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10)
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5)
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5)
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9)
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6)
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10)
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)
2 Name a plant (5)
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6)
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9)
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7)
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13)
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7)
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7)
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6)
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6006797.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)WILL
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10)
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5)
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5)
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9)
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)ADDENDUM
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6)
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10)
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)A LITTLE
2 Name a plant (5)
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)NARRATE
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6)
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9)
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7)
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13)
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7)
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7)
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6)
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)ILLER

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)WILL
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10) REMISSIONS
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5) KVASS
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5)
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9)
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)ADDENDUM
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6) PRISSY
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)ASSETS
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)A LITTLE
2 Name a plant (5)
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)NARRATE
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6)
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9)
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7)
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13)
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7)
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7)
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6)
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)ILLER

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)WILL
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10) REMISSIONS
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5) KVASS
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5) SCOTT
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9)
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)ADDENDUM
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6) PRISSY
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)ASSETS
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)A LITTLE
2 Name a plant (5) CALLA
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)NARRATE
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6)
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9)
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7) ENNEADS
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13)
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7) UMPTEEN
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7)
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6) ADDICT
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)ILLER

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Emphasis on a cricket club to pick specialist (6) ACCENT
4 Opt out of autopsies doctor did on a dog breed (6) AUSSIE
9 Feeling weak and sick (4)WILL
10 Pardons sloppy animals lacking brain (10) REMISSIONS
11 City to return cooking implement of India (6) OTTAWA
12 Wrong call left listener with a signal that danger is over (3,5) ALL CLEAR
13 Comes again with cut fruits... (9) REAPPEARS
15 ... and Russian drink cocktail on Virginia ship (5) KVASS
16 Devastated outcasts, left USA with a famous slave (5) SCOTT
18 A serious discord at bender about burial places (9) OSSUARIES
22 Nude dad danced with maiden as attachment (8)ADDENDUM
23 Public relations is sadly empty and formal (6) PRISSY
25 Marriage, for instance restrained by loyalty (10) ALLEGIANCE
26 A bird stranger released at waterfall (4)
27 As guards surround alien property... (6)ASSETS
28 ...main course, Bush hides behind corner (6)

Down
1 Let tail wag a bit (1,6)A LITTLE
2 Name a plant (5) CALLA
3 Report on fraternal fight, without head or tail (7)NARRATE
5 Union leader to spell out about offering more to same customers (6) UPSELL
6 Side effect of pills, son took earlier is done with (9) SPILLOVER
7 Groups of nine seen and destroyed (7) ENNEADS
8 Oriental doctor, by mistake arrests man in guilt (13) EMBARASSMENT
14 Laggards on drug, sick, rest around emergency room (9)
17 Conservative editor run down, for adding a mark to change pronunciation (7)
19 Many an equipment designed to find IQ out (7) UMPTEEN
20 Character spoiled scene following partner's direction (7) ESSENCE
21 Dad angry on cocaine being taken by IT fiend (6) ADDICT
24 More sick? Pill, erythromycin will contain (5)ILLER