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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 The new vertebrate turned out to be surpassing all past performance (6,4,4) BETTER THAN EVER
8 Last character holding application is finished off (6) ZAPPED
9 Tropical herb, second grade, is a drug source (8) CANNABIS
11 Make out good English cronies in distress (9) RECOGNISE
12 Swashbuckling old hero cuts short lapse with a bit of laugher (5)ERROL
13 Symbols that the put-out pet mumbles about (7) EMBLEMS
15 Cry out about oriental objective confining unknown class (7)EXCLAIM
17 Permission to fib with meaning, we hear (7)LICENCE
19 Improperly treated master is exploited (7)MISUSED
21 Trials resulting from non-professional objections (5)TESTS
23 Figure producing a record snarl (9)RECTANGLE
25 Clarity, a sufferer in cheerful readiness (8) ALACRITY
26 Abduction by a reportedly drunken sailor (6)HIJACK
27 The key to a backdoor entry? (14) RECOMMENDATION
Down
1 Very strange treatment of zebra: Revenue Inspector suspect (7) BIZARRE
2 Theme of work captured by a jerk (5) TOPIC
3 Perennially raw growth (9) EVERGREEN
4 The world of scholars finds the dame lost in a church (7) ACADEMY
5 Computer programme derived from Tavernier (5)ERNIE
6 Discomfit English doctors grabbing wall hanging (9) EMBARRASS
7 A refuge for an unknown in an overcrowded place (6)ASYLUM
10 Partiality towards British Indian administrators (4)BIAS
14 The key to support and accommodation (9) BACKSTAGE
16 A car in USA smashed by a tree (9) CASUARINA
17 Hate developed between students is deadly (6) LETHAL
18 True, arm twisting is a mistake (7) ERRATUM
19 Staff of office, one to disable attackers (4) MACE
20 Fine leather from the deer family (7) DOESKIN
22 Motor that shows strange revs beginning to overheat (5) SERVO
24 High title Ben dropped in Libyan city (5) UBARI Correction GHAZI

Splendidly smooth Sankalak!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Cloth-maker with the might to make a vague threatening appearance (5,4)
5 Funny mantra, one accepted by hollow critic (5)
8 Disney went round northern university for a seed (6) WALNUT
9 An extremely small measure — not grams, silly! (8) ANGSTROM
11 Trains for birds which have been in the news (4)
12 State of isolation as tirade in English may lead to (10)
14 After a short time, the little dog might finish off what is left of the enemy (3,2)
15 Back up LPG needed in a way for pasta (7)
16 Beautiful girl who might knock one out (7)
17 A range of the ear (5)
19 Weed, tough one, somehow was more significant (10) OUTWEIGHED
20 Pale brown colour seen in a fine crust (4)
22 Cutting out old prisoner going around statistical body of India (8)
23 Customs permit for a motor with safety device (6)
24 The soft lustre seen in that girl gets two points (5)
25 Thick-skinned creature in a dry camp: he went crazy (9) PACHYDERM
Down
1 Take one and make a quick departure (6)
2 Bristly growth as sported by David Boon? (6,9) WALRUS MOUSTACHE
3 Note about where in France to find a rake (4)
4 Rare malt wine, treated, is a safe drink (7,5)
5 The mafia is a negative in a business university in South India (4,6)
6 Union permit? (8,7)
7 Strive hard like the French nobleman taking physical education (7)
10 They drink wine with a set of people who help each other (7,5)
13 When it is legitimate to hunt for apes, no one’s bothered (4,6)
16 Their habit is singular, irksome: flustered, I quit (7)
18 “Age cannot wither her, nor … stale her infinite variety” ( Antony and Cleopatra ) (6)
21 Change with victory on a track (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Cloth-maker with the might to make a vague threatening appearance (5,4) POWER LOOM
5 Funny mantra, one accepted by hollow critic (5) COMIC
8 Disney went round northern university for a seed (6) WALNUT
9 An extremely small measure — not grams, silly! (8) ANGSTROM
11 Trains for birds which have been in the news (4) EMUS
12 State of isolation as tirade in English may lead to (10) QUARANTINE
14 After a short time, the little dog might finish off what is left of the enemy (3,2) MOP UP
15 Back up LPG needed in a way for pasta (7)
16 Beautiful girl who might knock one out (7)
17 A range of the ear (5)
19 Weed, tough one, somehow was more significant (10) OUTWEIGHED
20 Pale brown colour seen in a fine crust (4)
22 Cutting out old prisoner going around statistical body of India (8)
23 Customs permit for a motor with safety device (6)
24 The soft lustre seen in that girl gets two points (5)
25 Thick-skinned creature in a dry camp: he went crazy (9) PACHYDERM
Down
1 Take one and make a quick departure (6)
2 Bristly growth as sported by David Boon? (6,9) WALRUS MOUSTACHE
3 Note about where in France to find a rake (4)
4 Rare malt wine, treated, is a safe drink (7,5)
5 The mafia is a negative in a business university in South India (4,6)
6 Union permit? (8,7)
7 Strive hard like the French nobleman taking physical education (7)
10 They drink wine with a set of people who help each other (7,5)
13 When it is legitimate to hunt for apes, no one’s bothered (4,6)
16 Their habit is singular, irksome: flustered, I quit (7)
18 “Age cannot wither her, nor … stale her infinite variety” ( Antony and Cleopatra ) (6)
21 Change with victory on a track (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Cloth-maker with the might to make a vague threatening appearance (5,4) POWER LOOM
5 Funny mantra, one accepted by hollow critic (5)
8 Disney went round northern university for a seed (6) WALNUT
9 An extremely small measure — not grams, silly! (8) ANGSTROM
11 Trains for birds which have been in the news (4)
12 State of isolation as tirade in English may lead to (10)
14 After a short time, the little dog might finish off what is left of the enemy (3,2)
15 Back up LPG needed in a way for pasta (7)
16 Beautiful girl who might knock one out (7) STUNNER
17 A range of the ear (5)
19 Weed, tough one, somehow was more significant (10) OUTWEIGHED
20 Pale brown colour seen in a fine crust (4)
22 Cutting out old prisoner going around statistical body of India (8) EXCISING
23 Customs permit for a motor with safety device (6)
24 The soft lustre seen in that girl gets two points (5)
25 Thick-skinned creature in a dry camp: he went crazy (9) PACHYDERM
Down
1 Take one and make a quick departure (6) POWDER
2 Bristly growth as sported by David Boon? (6,9) WALRUS MOUSTACHE
3 Note about where in France to find a rake (4)
4 Rare malt wine, treated, is a safe drink (7,5) MINERAL WATER
5 The mafia is a negative in a business university in South India (4,6)
6 Union permit? (8,7) MARRIAGE LICENCE
7 Strive hard like the French nobleman taking physical education (7)
10 They drink wine with a set of people who help each other (7,5)
13 When it is legitimate to hunt for apes, no one’s bothered (4,6)
16 Their habit is singular, irksome: flustered, I quit (7)
18 “Age cannot wither her, nor … stale her infinite variety” ( Antony and Cleopatra ) (6)
21 Change with victory on a track (4)

[pammechchu]

22 Cutting out old prisoner going around statistical body of India (8) EXCISING EXCISION

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cloth-maker with the might to make a vague threatening appearance (5,4) POWER LOOM
5 Funny mantra, one accepted by hollow critic (5)COMIC
8 Disney went round northern university for a seed (6) WALNUT
9 An extremely small measure — not grams, silly! (8) ANGSTROM
11 Trains for birds which have been in the news (4)EMUS
12 State of isolation as tirade in English may lead to (10)QUARANTINE
14 After a short time, the little dog might finish off what is left of the enemy (3,2)MOP UP
15 Back up LPG needed in a way for pasta (7)LASAGNE
16 Beautiful girl who might knock one out (7) STUNNER
17 A range of the ear (5)AURAL
19 Weed, tough one, somehow was more significant (10) OUTWEIGHED
20 Pale brown colour seen in a fine crust (4)
22 Cutting out old prisoner going around statistical body of India (8) EXCISION
23 Customs permit for a motor with safety device (6)
24 The soft lustre seen in that girl gets two points (5)SHEEN
25 Thick-skinned creature in a dry camp: he went crazy (9) PACHYDERM
Down
1 Take one and make a quick departure (6) POWDER
2 Bristly growth as sported by David Boon? (6,9) WALRUS MOUSTACHE
3 Note about where in France to find a rake (4)
4 Rare malt wine, treated, is a safe drink (7,5) MINERAL WATER
5 The mafia is a negative in a business university in South India (4,6)
6 Union permit? (8,7) MARRIAGE LICENCE
7 Strive hard like the French nobleman taking physical education (7)COMPETE
10 They drink wine with a set of people who help each other (7,5)
13 When it is legitimate to hunt for apes, no one’s bothered (4,6)
16 Their habit is singular, irksome: flustered, I quit (7)
18 “Age cannot wither her, nor … stale her infinite variety” ( Antony and Cleopatra ) (6)CUSTOM
21 Change with victory on a track (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cloth-maker with the might to make a vague threatening appearance (5,4) POWER LOOM
5 Funny mantra, one accepted by hollow critic (5)COMIC
8 Disney went round northern university for a seed (6) WALNUT
9 An extremely small measure — not grams, silly! (8) ANGSTROM
11 Trains for birds which have been in the news (4)EMUS
12 State of isolation as tirade in English may lead to (10)QUARANTINE
14 After a short time, the little dog might finish off what is left of the enemy (3,2)MOP UP
15 Back up LPG needed in a way for pasta (7)LASAGNE
16 Beautiful girl who might knock one out (7) STUNNER
17 A range of the ear (5)AURAL
19 Weed, tough one, somehow was more significant (10) OUTWEIGHED
20 Pale brown colour seen in a fine crust (4)ECRU
22 Cutting out old prisoner going around statistical body of India (8) EXCISION
23 Customs permit for a motor with safety device (6)CARNET
24 The soft lustre seen in that girl gets two points (5)SHEEN
25 Thick-skinned creature in a dry camp: he went crazy (9) PACHYDERM
Down
1 Take one and make a quick departure (6) POWDER
2 Bristly growth as sported by David Boon? (6,9) WALRUS MOUSTACHE
3 Note about where in France to find a rake (4)ROUE
4 Rare malt wine, treated, is a safe drink (7,5) MINERAL WATER
5 The mafia is a negative in a business university in South India (4,6)COSA NOSTRA
6 Union permit? (8,7) MARRIAGE LICENCE
7 Strive hard like the French nobleman taking physical education (7)COMPETE
10 They drink wine with a set of people who help each other (7,5)SUPPORT GROUP
13 When it is legitimate to hunt for apes, no one’s bothered (4,6)OPEN SEASON
16 Their habit is singular, irksome: flustered, I quit (7)SMOKERS
18 “Age cannot wither her, nor … stale her infinite variety” ( Antony and Cleopatra ) (6)CUSTOM
21 Change with victory on a track (4)VARY

Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Match pipe that’s used in experiment supervised by 14 across, perhaps (4,4)
5 Person, for example, associated with a wineshop (6)
10 Reportedly undisciplined playwright (5)
11 Stones in the way derailed lead tram - none on board (4,5)
12 Female spies receiving praise (7)
13 Making a mistake about a piece of jewellery (7)
14 Dispose of a semi– crescent stinks! (7,6) SCIENCE MASTER
17 On my arm in role, dizzy actress (7,6) MARILYN MONROE
19 Eccentric in a cult, bonkers (7) LUNATIC
21 Stylish English stage worker (7) ELEGANT
23 A gallant French actor and singer (9) CHEVALIER
24 Set of rowers showing power, though not having won (5)
25 Little boy, after short time, becomes difficult (6)
26 Mysterious coteries formed (8)
Down
1 Strike the short Scouser’s mate (6)
2 Unfortunately tripping up tackling square dance (5)
3 Study inside heart of match factory reveals a wearisome routine (9)
4 A means of leverage to disqualify ‘winning’ golf shot (10,4)
6 Shell female got rid of in past (5)
7 Bass guitarist released new titles (9)
8 Fitzgerald returned with grisly tale (8)
9 A part of geese I’d prepared? (4,2,4,4)
14 Injured tiger seen in national park (9)
15 Union soldiers during a salute (9)
16 One member legally acceptable, it’s understood (8)
18 Constant interference (6)
20 Dog food about right (5)
22 Fury shown as lid comes off crate (5)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Match pipe that’s used in experiment supervised by 14 across, perhaps (4,4)
5 Person, for example, associated with a wineshop (6)
10 Reportedly undisciplined playwright (5)
11 Stones in the way derailed lead tram - none on board (4,5)
12 Female spies receiving praise (7)
13 Making a mistake about a piece of jewellery (7) EARRING
14 Dispose of a semi– crescent stinks! (7,6) SCIENCE MASTER
17 On my arm in role, dizzy actress (7,6) MARILYN MONROE
19 Eccentric in a cult, bonkers (7) LUNATIC
21 Stylish English stage worker (7) ELEGANT
23 A gallant French actor and singer (9) CHEVALIER
24 Set of rowers showing power, though not having won (5)
25 Little boy, after short time, becomes difficult (6)
26 Mysterious coteries formed (8) ESOTERIC
Down
1 Strike the short Scouser’s mate (6)
2 Unfortunately tripping up tackling square dance (5)
3 Study inside heart of match factory reveals a wearisome routine (9)
4 A means of leverage to disqualify ‘winning’ golf shot (10,4)
6 Shell female got rid of in past (5)
7 Bass guitarist released new titles (9)
8 Fitzgerald returned with grisly tale (8)
9 A part of geese I’d prepared? (4,2,4,4) PATE DE FOIE GRAS
14 Injured tiger seen in national park (9) SERENGETI
15 Union soldiers during a salute (9)
16 One member legally acceptable, it’s understood (8) IMPLICIT
18 Constant interference (6)
20 Dog food about right (5)
22 Fury shown as lid comes off crate (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Match pipe that’s used in experiment supervised by 14 across, perhaps (4,4)TEST TUBE
5 Person, for example, associated with a wineshop (6)BODEGA
10 Reportedly undisciplined playwright (5)
11 Stones in the way derailed lead tram - none on board (4,5)
12 Female spies receiving praise (7)
13 Making a mistake about a piece of jewellery (7) EARRING
14 Dispose of a semi– crescent stinks! (7,6) SCIENCE MASTER
17 On my arm in role, dizzy actress (7,6) MARILYN MONROE
19 Eccentric in a cult, bonkers (7) LUNATIC
21 Stylish English stage worker (7) ELEGANT
23 A gallant French actor and singer (9) CHEVALIER
24 Set of rowers showing power, though not having won (5)
25 Little boy, after short time, becomes difficult (6)
26 Mysterious coteries formed (8) ESOTERIC
Down
1 Strike the short Scouser’s mate (6)
2 Unfortunately tripping up tackling square dance (5)
3 Study inside heart of match factory reveals a wearisome routine (9)TREADMILL
4 A means of leverage to disqualify ‘winning’ golf shot (10,4)
6 Shell female got rid of in past (5)
7 Bass guitarist released new titles (9)
8 Fitzgerald returned with grisly tale (8)
9 A part of geese I’d prepared? (4,2,4,4) PATE DE FOIE GRAS
14 Injured tiger seen in national park (9) SERENGETI
15 Union soldiers during a salute (9)
16 One member legally acceptable, it’s understood (8) IMPLICIT
18 Constant interference (6)STATIC
20 Dog food about right (5)
22 Fury shown as lid comes off crate (5)ANGER