THC-crossword thread-7; 5 answers PP till 4 pm IST

[deepakgita]

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle8137036.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle8137036.ece

Going to Chennai in 2 days where I get the hard copy. But for all dear visitors to the thread the link to the grid will always be helpful. Thanks, Colonel!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Some teachers be lecturesome about famous people (6)
4 Northern state gets a reduction — that's a blow! (8)
9 Caught entering playfully — Judge ruled out a crime (6) IN[-j](+C)EST
10 Last hurrah from a graceful bird? (4,4)SWAN SONG
12 Tooth biting in sleep when it is freezing outside (8)
13 An alto could be jarring (6)ATONAL
15 A crow heading out from a small stream (4) [-b]ROOK
16 Condition I see a lot is dwarfism (10)
19 Woollen fabrics wrinkled in some regular creases (10)
20 Reject ingredients of medical drug (4)ACID
23 God provided your first branch (6) (RAM)(IF)(Y)
25 No upper-class Incas settled here? (8)
27 Hardly a font applicable to certification (8)
28 Having false statements on bachelor's, they don't deserve to be looked at (6)UGLIES
29 Placed golf ball around tree, swung and moved unsteadily (8)
30 Resolute support that's outwardly cunning (6)STEELY

Down
1 Cheerful carpenter, possibly (7) CHIPPER [2]
2 Promiscuous hero seduced by crafty clues (9) LECHEROUS*
3 For two times, betray a religious leader (6)
5 Uncle would take that puppet (4)
6 One could be involved in intense workout (8)
7 Head of country, Queen to possess this? (5)CROWN
8 Switches to somewhat minor bolting horse (7)
11 Strongholds of religious sects supporting Left (7)CASTLES
14 Navy is rather depressed (7)
17 Let go of rule when facing coldness after a lot of axe (9)
18 Defence to show off influence (3,5)
19 Military officer seizes yellow bag and small 7 Dn. (7)
21 Extremely deadly and foul family (7)
22 Honourable man emerging from dark times, say (6)
24 Leading milliner puts it on 3 Dn.? (5)
26 Friend, the game ends here! (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Some teachers be lecturesome about famous people (6) CELEBS
4 Northern state gets a reduction — that's a blow! (8) UPPERCUT
9 Caught entering playfully — Judge ruled out a crime (6) IN[-j](+C)EST
10 Last hurrah from a graceful bird? (4,4)SWAN SONG
12 Tooth biting in sleep when it is freezing outside (8) PREMOLAR
13 An alto could be jarring (6)ATONAL
15 A crow heading out from a small stream (4) [-b]ROOK
16 Condition I see a lot is dwarfism (10) ATELEIOSIS
19 Woollen fabrics wrinkled in some regular creases (10) CASSIMERES
20 Reject ingredients of medical drug (4)ACID
23 God provided your first branch (6) (RAM)(IF)(Y)
25 No upper-class Incas settled here? (8)
27 Hardly a font applicable to certification (8)
28 Having false statements on bachelor's, they don't deserve to be looked at (6)UGLIES
29 Placed golf ball around tree, swung and moved unsteadily (8)
30 Resolute support that's outwardly cunning (6)STEELY

Down
1 Cheerful carpenter, possibly (7) CHIPPER [2]
2 Promiscuous hero seduced by crafty clues (9) LECHEROUS*
3 For two times, betray a religious leader (6)
5 Uncle would take that puppet (4)
6 One could be involved in intense workout (8)
7 Head of country, Queen to possess this? (5)CROWN
8 Switches to somewhat minor bolting horse (7)
11 Strongholds of religious sects supporting Left (7)CASTLES
14 Navy is rather depressed (7)
17 Let go of rule when facing coldness after a lot of axe (9)
18 Defence to show off influence (3,5)
19 Military officer seizes yellow bag and small 7 Dn. (7)
21 Extremely deadly and foul family (7)
22 Honourable man emerging from dark times, say (6)
24 Leading milliner puts it on 3 Dn.? (5)
26 Friend, the game ends here! (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Some teachers be lecturesome about famous people (6) CELEBS
4 Northern state gets a reduction — that's a blow! (8) UPPERCUT
9 Caught entering playfully — Judge ruled out a crime (6) IN[-j](+C)EST
10 Last hurrah from a graceful bird? (4,4)SWAN SONG
12 Tooth biting in sleep when it is freezing outside (8) PREMOLAR
13 An alto could be jarring (6)ATONAL
15 A crow heading out from a small stream (4) [-b]ROOK
16 Condition I see a lot is dwarfism (10) ATELEIOSIS
19 Woollen fabrics wrinkled in some regular creases (10) CASSIMERES
20 Reject ingredients of medical drug (4)ACID
23 God provided your first branch (6) (RAM)(IF)(Y)
25 No upper-class Incas settled here? (8)ASUNCION
27 Hardly a font applicable to certification (8)NOTARIAL
28 Having false statements on bachelor's, they don't deserve to be looked at (6)UGLIES
29 Placed golf ball around tree, swung and moved unsteadily (8)TEETERED
30 Resolute support that's outwardly cunning (6)STEELY

Down
1 Cheerful carpenter, possibly (7) CHIPPER [2]
2 Promiscuous hero seduced by crafty clues (9) LECHEROUS*
3 For two times, betray a religious leader (6)BISHOP
5 Uncle would take that puppet (4)PAWN
6 One could be involved in intense workout (8)EINSTEIN
7 Head of country, Queen to possess this? (5)CROWN
8 Switches to somewhat minor bolting horse (7)TOGGLES
11 Strongholds of religious sects supporting Left (7)CASTLES
14 Navy is rather depressed (7)BLUEISH
17 Let go of rule when facing coldness after a lot of axe (9)SACRIFICE
18 Defence to show off influence (3,5)AIR FORCE
19 Military officer seizes yellow bag and small 7 Dn. (7)CORONET
21 Extremely deadly and foul family (7)DYNASTY
22 Honourable man emerging from dark times, say (6)KNIGHT
24 Leading milliner puts it on 3 Dn.? (5)MITRE
26 Friend, the game ends here! (4)MATE

A nice game of chess!

[Joshuaceada]

Incognito

Across
8 Insect initially found next to meadow (4)
9 Colour of Adam’s ale held by naval warrior (10)
10 Levy charged by a French king after a month (6)
11,28 Meteor frequently seen in cowboy movies (8,4)
12,18 Better neckwear may result due to CBMs (8,4)
14 Eccentric in-charge leaves and makes a list of errors (6)
16 Special weapons and tactics are initially used in Pakistani valley (4)
17 Faith displayed by ten losing second direction and ten returning subsequently (5)
19 Drink stored in bar racks (6)
21 Ejaculates, “Old demands!” (8)
23 Mutilated visage of the common crossword criminal (8)
26 Threatening words usually giving unmentioned dire alternative (2,4)
27 Fruit consumed with love (10)

Down
1 People look up to this to find out the time (5,5)
2 Accomplish and take away (5,3)
3 Seaman's grading (6)
4 Things like this that learner left may be found on billiard tables (4)
5 Powerless person makes claim of being powerful (8)
6 Hole in the ground made right after the wooden box (6)
7 In short, an unknown author will be seen soon (4)
13 How far a gun can fire in the mountains (5)
15 Another most attractive appliance contains a temperature controller (10)
17 What a violinist may do at the beginning and at the end of his performance? (4,1,3)
18 Go over retrograde art and poetry (8)
20 This clue is not that type of a clue (6)
22 Strangler’s jewellery (6)
24 Cold headgear’s converse (4)
25 Dame bustled and excitedly made cheese (4)

GRID

[Russellrvw]

Across
8 Insect initially found next to meadow (4) F/LEA
9 Colour of Adam’s ale held by naval warrior (10) (AQUA)(MARINE)
10 Levy charged by a French king after a month (6) (OCT)(ROI)
11,28 Meteor frequently seen in cowboy movies (8,4) SHOOTING STAR (CD)
12,18 Better neckwear may result due to CBMs (8,4) (STRONGER) (TIES)
14 Eccentric in-charge leaves and makes a list of errors (6)
16 Special weapons and tactics are initially used in Pakistani valley (4)
17 Faith displayed by ten losing second direction and ten returning subsequently (5)
19 Drink stored in bar racks (6)
21 Ejaculates, “Old demands!” (8)
23 Mutilated visage of the common crossword criminal (8)
26 Threatening words usually giving unmentioned dire alternative (2,4)
27 Fruit consumed with love (10)

Down
1 People look up to this to find out the time (5,5)
2 Accomplish and take away (5,3)
3 Seaman's grading (6)
4 Things like this that learner left may be found on billiard tables (4)
5 Powerless person makes claim of being powerful (8)
6 Hole in the ground made right after the wooden box (6)
7 In short, an unknown author will be seen soon (4)
13 How far a gun can fire in the mountains (5)
15 Another most attractive appliance contains a temperature controller (10)
17 What a violinist may do at the beginning and at the end of his performance? (4,1,3)
18 Go over retrograde art and poetry (8)
20 This clue is not that type of a clue (6)
22 Strangler’s jewellery (6)
24 Cold headgear’s converse (4)
25 Dame bustled and excitedly made cheese (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Insect initially found next to meadow (4) F/LEA
9 Colour of Adam’s ale held by naval warrior (10) (AQUA)(MARINE)
10 Levy charged by a French king after a month (6) (OCT)(ROI)
11,28 Meteor frequently seen in cowboy movies (8,4) SHOOTING STAR (CD)
12,18 Better neckwear may result due to CBMs (8,4) (STRONGER) (TIES)
14 Eccentric in-charge leaves and makes a list of errors (6)
16 Special weapons and tactics are initially used in Pakistani valley (4) SWAT
17 Faith displayed by ten losing second direction and ten returning subsequently (5)
19 Drink stored in bar racks (6) ARRACK
21 Ejaculates, “Old demands!” (8)
23 Mutilated visage of the common crossword criminal (8)
26 Threatening words usually giving unmentioned dire alternative (2,4)
27 Fruit consumed with love (10)

Down
1 People look up to this to find out the time (5,5)
2 Accomplish and take away (5,3)
3 Seaman's grading (6)
4 Things like this that learner left may be found on billiard tables (4)
5 Powerless person makes claim of being powerful (8)
6 Hole in the ground made right after the wooden box (6)
7 In short, an unknown author will be seen soon (4)
13 How far a gun can fire in the mountains (5)
15 Another most attractive appliance contains a temperature controller (10)
17 What a violinist may do at the beginning and at the end of his performance? (4,1,3) TAKE A BOW
18 Go over retrograde art and poetry (8)
20 This clue is not that type of a clue (6)
22 Strangler’s jewellery (6)
24 Cold headgear’s converse (4) CHAT
25 Dame bustled and excitedly made cheese (4) EDAM

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Insect initially found next to meadow (4) F/LEA
9 Colour of Adam’s ale held by naval warrior (10) (AQUA)(MARINE)
10 Levy charged by a French king after a month (6) (OCT)(ROI)
11,28 Meteor frequently seen in cowboy movies (8,4) SHOOTING STAR (CD)
12,18 Better neckwear may result due to CBMs (8,4) (STRONGER) (TIES)
14 Eccentric in-charge leaves and makes a list of errors (6) ERRATA
16 Special weapons and tactics are initially used in Pakistani valley (4) SWAT
17 Faith displayed by ten losing second direction and ten returning subsequently (5) TENET
19 Drink stored in bar racks (6) ARRACK
21 Ejaculates, “Old demands!” (8) EXCLAIMS
23 Mutilated visage of the common crossword criminal (8) SCARFACE
26 Threatening words usually giving unmentioned dire alternative (2,4) OR ELSE
27 Fruit consumed with love (10)

Down
1 People look up to this to find out the time (5,5)
2 Accomplish and take away (5,3)
3 Seaman's grading (6)
4 Things like this that learner left may be found on billiard tables (4)
5 Powerless person makes claim of being powerful (8)
6 Hole in the ground made right after the wooden box (6)
7 In short, an unknown author will be seen soon (4)
13 How far a gun can fire in the mountains (5)
15 Another most attractive appliance contains a temperature controller (10)
17 What a violinist may do at the beginning and at the end of his performance? (4,1,3) TAKE A BOW
18 Go over retrograde art and poetry (8)
20 This clue is not that type of a clue (6)
22 Strangler’s jewellery (6)
24 Cold headgear’s converse (4) CHAT
25 Dame bustled and excitedly made cheese (4) EDAM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Insect initially found next to meadow (4) F/LEA
9 Colour of Adam’s ale held by naval warrior (10) (AQUA)(MARINE)
10 Levy charged by a French king after a month (6) (OCT)(ROI)
11,28 Meteor frequently seen in cowboy movies (8,4) SHOOTING STAR (CD)
12,18 Better neckwear may result due to CBMs (8,4) (STRONGER) (TIES)
14 Eccentric in-charge leaves and makes a list of errors (6) ERRATA
16 Special weapons and tactics are initially used in Pakistani valley (4) SWAT
17 Faith displayed by ten losing second direction and ten returning subsequently (5) TENET
19 Drink stored in bar racks (6) ARRACK
21 Ejaculates, “Old demands!” (8) EXCLAIMS
23 Mutilated visage of the common crossword criminal (8) SCARFACE
26 Threatening words usually giving unmentioned dire alternative (2,4) OR ELSE
27 Fruit consumed with love (10)

Down
1 People look up to this to find out the time (5,5)CLOCK TOWER
2 Accomplish and take away (5,3)CARRY OUT
3 Seaman's grading (6)RATING
4 Things like this that learner left may be found on billiard tables (4)CUES
5 Powerless person makes claim of being powerful (8)
6 Hole in the ground made right after the wooden box (6)CRATER
7 In short, an unknown author will be seen soon (4)
13 How far a gun can fire in the mountains (5)
15 Another most attractive appliance contains a temperature controller (10)
17 What a violinist may do at the beginning and at the end of his performance? (4,1,3) TAKE A BOW
18 Go over retrograde art and poetry (8)
20 This clue is not that type of a clue (6)
22 Strangler’s jewellery (6)
24 Cold headgear’s converse (4) CHAT
25 Dame bustled and excitedly made cheese (4) EDAM