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

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Marvellous endlessly plush cloth material (6)FABRIC
5 Hurt ego it's something that goes up in smoke (6)
10 Book a meeting behind old complex (9)
11 Muse over a topic in part (5)ERATO
12 Cheapskate having a change of heart makes one speechless (5) MIMER
13 Delay affected power (3,2,4)
14 Bit by stick form of larva (7)TADPOLE
16 Months/years before tan changes colour (7)
18 One among listeners is a murder suspect (7)
20 I must be in a largely broadminded country (7)
21 One helps in lifting say basic carpenter's tool (4,5)
23 Biblical character's lament about ego (5)
25 Beast is right at home inside house (5) RHINO
26 City built near Aruba (5,4)
27 Unwanted effect of snapping in an overnight journey (6) REDEYE
28 Neglect studies wasting time foolishly (6) DISUSE

Down
2 A service counter for tea (5)
3 Source of errors I've rectified (9)RESERVOIR
4 Harm brought by cold wave (7)
5 Man's cut out for a holy place (7)
6 Poem about a Greek theatre (5) ODEON
7 Worn out incinerator, it collapsed under pressure (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
8 Lie under oath, nearly the thing against for every panel of judges (6,7) COMMIT PERJURY
9 Merchandise in a mart arranged by a helper (4,9) GOOD SAMARITAN
15 Awful working without a command (9)
17 Be mad and embargo/ban a nasty piece (2,7)
19 Standard of Foreign Ministry's all right (7)
20 Was untruthful about an honest man being a bum (3-4)
22 Ordinary writing from professionals reportedly (5)
24 Cooker say, so often has vegetables (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Marvellous endlessly plush cloth material (6)FABRIC
5 Hurt ego it's something that goes up in smoke (6)STOGIE
10 Book a meeting behind old complex (9)OBSESSION
11 Muse over a topic in part (5)ERATO
12 Cheapskate having a change of heart makes one speechless (5) MIMER
13 Delay affected power (3,2,4)PUT ON HOLD
14 Bit by stick form of larva (7)TADPOLE
16 Months/years before tan changes colour (7)MAGENTA
18 One among listeners is a murder suspect (7)EARDRUM
20 I must be in a largely broadminded country (7)LIBERIA
21 One helps in lifting say basic carpenter's tool (4,5)JACK PLANE
23 Biblical character's lament about ego (5)NAOMI
25 Beast is right at home inside house (5) RHINO
26 City built near Aruba (5,4)URBAN AREA
27 Unwanted effect of snapping in an overnight journey (6) REDEYE
28 Neglect studies wasting time foolishly (6) DISUSE

Down
2 A service counter for tea (5)ASSAM
3 Source of errors I've rectified (9)RESERVOIR
4 Harm brought by cold wave (7)CRIPPLE
5 Man's cut out for a holy place (7)SANCTUM
6 Poem about a Greek theatre (5) ODEON
7 Worn out incinerator, it collapsed under pressure (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
8 Lie under oath, nearly the thing against for every panel of judges (6,7) COMMIT PERJURY
9 Merchandise in a mart arranged by a helper (4,9) GOOD SAMARITAN
15 Awful working without a command (9)DIRECTIVE
17 Be mad and embargo/ban a nasty piece (2,7)GO BANANAS
19 Standard of Foreign Ministry's all right (7)MEASURE
20 Was untruthful about an honest man being a bum (3-4)LIE-ABED
22 Ordinary writing from professionals reportedly (5)PROSE
24 Cooker say, so often has vegetables (5)OKRAS

Very good!

[deepakgita]

Across
9 Sale ran out of stock (7)
10 Gurukul elected to host a musical piece (7)
11 Cultural not national principles (5)
12 Present for Trojans given with cunning foresight (4,5)
13 Paid attention to that man on boat with paddling need (9)
14 Youngster showing enthusiasm entered university for English (5)
15 Reportedly parse period book's extract (7)
17 Hit the jackpot prize taking in tip (5,2)
19 Gather courage (5)
20 Pub next to blue ocean around large Spanish city (9)
22 Dealing in a retail among other things (5,4)
24 Sample from novel, a terrific delight (5)
25 Catholic clergyman, cool chap (7)
26 Stop backing company director held in suspicion (7)

Down
1 Let off steam and all the rage to show camaraderie (8)
2 Disorder in ATM has gotten out of control (6)
3 Novelty of knights guarding prison can upset king (5-5)
4 Beauty of leg breaks — each gets nicked regularly (8)
5 Polished fan met editor (6)
6 Expressing pain in a sense after losing leader (4)
7 Turtle's wrongly labelled a sprinter (8)
8 Present hollow study in unorthodox belief (6) HERESY
14 Liking positive testimonial (10) PREFERENCE
16 Using net, must need primarily for daredevils (8) STUNTMEN
17 Pack member a mother is seasoning (8) CARDAMOM
18 Shattered pallette showing a trace of blood (8)
19 Worth having name, Harry for example (6)
20 Sirens say decorative partners of whistles? (6)
21 Thick round tablet left discarded (6)
23 Swift heartless attack (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6076817.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
9 Sale ran out of stock (7)
10 Gurukul elected to host a musical piece (7) UKULELE
11 Cultural not national principles (5)
12 Present for Trojans given with cunning foresight (4,5)
13 Paid attention to that man on boat with paddling need (9)
14 Youngster showing enthusiasm entered university for English (5)
15 Reportedly parse period book's extract (7)
17 Hit the jackpot prize taking in tip (5,2)
19 Gather courage (5)
20 Pub next to blue ocean around large Spanish city (9)
22 Dealing in a retail among other things (5,4) INTER ALIA
24 Sample from novel, a terrific delight (5)
25 Catholic clergyman, cool chap (7)
26 Stop backing company director held in suspicion (7)
Down
1 Let off steam and all the rage to show camaraderie (8)
2 Disorder in ATM has gotten out of control (6)
3 Novelty of knights guarding prison can upset king (5-5)
4 Beauty of leg breaks — each gets nicked regularly (8)
5 Polished fan met editor (6)
6 Expressing pain in a sense after losing leader (4) OUCH
7 Turtle's wrongly labelled a sprinter (8)
8 Present hollow study in unorthodox belief (6) HERESY
14 Liking positive testimonial (10) PREFERENCE
16 Using net, must need primarily for daredevils (8) STUNTMEN
17 Pack member a mother is seasoning (8) CARDAMOM
18 Shattered pallette showing a trace of blood (8) PLATELET
19 Worth having name, Harry for example (6)
20 Sirens say decorative partners of whistles? (6)
21 Thick round tablet left discarded (6)
23 Swift heartless attack (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Sale ran out of stock (7)
10 Gurukul elected to host a musical piece (7) UKULELE
11 Cultural not national principles (5)ETHIC
12 Present for Trojans given with cunning foresight (4,5)
13 Paid attention to that man on boat with paddling need (9)
14 Youngster showing enthusiasm entered university for English (5)
15 Reportedly parse period book's extract (7)
17 Hit the jackpot prize taking in tip (5,2)
19 Gather courage (5)
20 Pub next to blue ocean around large Spanish city (9)BARCELONA
22 Dealing in a retail among other things (5,4) INTER ALIA
24 Sample from novel, a terrific delight (5)ELATE
25 Catholic clergyman, cool chap (7)
26 Stop backing company director held in suspicion (7)
Down
1 Let off steam and all the rage to show camaraderie (8)
2 Disorder in ATM has gotten out of control (6)ASTHMA
3 Novelty of knights guarding prison can upset king (5-5)
4 Beauty of leg breaks — each gets nicked regularly (8)
5 Polished fan met editor (6)
6 Expressing pain in a sense after losing leader (4) OUCH
7 Turtle's wrongly labelled a sprinter (8)
8 Present hollow study in unorthodox belief (6) HERESY
14 Liking positive testimonial (10) PREFERENCE
16 Using net, must need primarily for daredevils (8) STUNTMEN
17 Pack member a mother is seasoning (8) CARDAMOM
18 Shattered pallette showing a trace of blood (8) PLATELET
19 Worth having name, Harry for example (6)
20 Sirens say decorative partners of whistles? (6)
21 Thick round tablet left discarded (6)
23 Swift heartless attack (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 Sale ran out of stock (7) ARSENAL
10 Gurukul elected to host a musical piece (7) UKULELE
11 Cultural not national principles (5) ETHIC
12 Present for Trojans given with cunning foresight (4,5)
13 Paid attention to that man on boat with paddling need (9)
14 Youngster showing enthusiasm entered university for English (5)
15 Reportedly parse period book's extract (7)
17 Hit the jackpot prize taking in tip (5,2)
19 Gather courage (5)
20 Pub next to blue ocean around large Spanish city (9)
22 Dealing in a retail among other things (5,4) INTER ALIA
24 Sample from novel, a terrific delight (5)
25 Catholic clergyman, cool chap (7)
26 Stop backing company director held in suspicion (7)
Down
1 Let off steam and all the rage to show camaraderie (8)
2 Disorder in ATM has gotten out of control (6) ASTHMA
3 Novelty of knights guarding prison can upset king (5-5)
4 Beauty of leg breaks — each gets nicked regularly (8) ELEGANCE
5 Polished fan met editor (6) BUFFED
6 Expressing pain in a sense after losing leader (4) OUCH
7 Turtle's wrongly labelled a sprinter (8)
8 Present hollow study in unorthodox belief (6) HERESY
14 Liking positive testimonial (10) PREFERENCE
16 Using net, must need primarily for daredevils (8) STUNTMEN
17 Pack member a mother is seasoning (8) CARDAMOM
18 Shattered pallette showing a trace of blood (8) PLATELET
19 Worth having name, Harry for example (6)
20 Sirens say decorative partners of whistles? (6)
21 Thick round tablet left discarded (6)
23 Swift heartless attack (4) RAID

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 Sale ran out of stock (7) ARSENAL
10 Gurukul elected to host a musical piece (7) UKULELE
11 Cultural not national principles (5) ETHIC
12 Present for Trojans given with cunning foresight (4,5)GIFT HORSE
13 Paid attention to that man on boat with paddling need (9)HEARKENED
14 Youngster showing enthusiasm entered university for English (5)PUPPY
15 Reportedly parse period book's extract (7)PASSAGE
17 Hit the jackpot prize taking in tip (5,2)CLEAN UP
19 Gather courage (5)PLUCK
20 Pub next to blue ocean around large Spanish city (9)BARCELONA
22 Dealing in a retail among other things (5,4) INTER ALIA
24 Sample from novel, a terrific delight (5)ELATE
25 Catholic clergyman, cool chap (7)CREVICE
26 Stop backing company director held in suspicion (7)OCCLUDE
Down
1 Let off steam and all the rage to show camaraderie (8)MATESHIP
2 Disorder in ATM has gotten out of control (6) ASTHMA
3 Novelty of knights guarding prison can upset king (5-5)KNICK-KNACK
4 Beauty of leg breaks — each gets nicked regularly (8) ELEGANCE
5 Polished fan met editor (6) BUFFED
6 Expressing pain in a sense after losing leader (4) OUCH
7 Turtle's wrongly labelled a sprinter (8)TERRAPIN
8 Present hollow study in unorthodox belief (6) HERESY
14 Liking positive testimonial (10) PREFERENCE
16 Using net, must need primarily for daredevils (8) STUNTMEN
17 Pack member a mother is seasoning (8) CARDAMOM
18 Shattered pallette showing a trace of blood (8) PLATELET
19 Worth having name, Harry for example (6)PRINCE
20 Sirens say decorative partners of whistles? (6)BELLES
21 Thick round tablet left discarded (6)OPAQUE
23 Swift heartless attack (4) RAID

Very good with 'Make both ends meet' nina!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Organised that sale for the genuine people (4,2.3,5)
10 Nail about to nail (5)
11 O’Bairn’s issue comes before union (4,5)
12 More trouble behind, not a regret (7)
13 From the East fairway, evenly land falls (7)
14 Sloshed over, but looking bright (3,2)
16 Prompt resolution as stage direction lacks credo (9)
19 Executioner's got our central bank messenger (9)
20 Volunteers told to perch, it's understood (5)
22 Great Britain made Iran engage initially with another country (7)
25 Feeler that girl has to get back (7)
27 Will try the last word by Tuesday (9)
28 Strange for one to admit perjury (5)
29 Art can pinpoint mistake — he plays no role (3-11)
Down
2 Instrument will modulate the built-in clock right away (9)
3 Voice raised in anger — one trembles (5)
4 Frequency isn't keeping steady and is wavering (9)
5 Paradise lost — point to a safe place (5)
6 Such a rite makes for the Holy Communion (9)
7 Something to eat and some water mostly for volunteers (5)
8 Compound's hard, yet fractured (7)
9 Tears up a letterhead — may be a screw up (6)
15 Victorian pair ill-treated a new mother (9)
17 Taunting Senator's regularly scathing — not acceptable (9)
18 Celebration for a rise (9)
19 Cramped accommodation not coming up in US city (7)
21 There are coaches and coaches (6)
23 Reserve banks wrong solution (5)
24 It happens with every other shirt (5)
26 Transport midshipman to ship (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5954891.ece

[pammechchu]

Somebody please 'kick start'.........

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Organised that sale for the genuine people (4,2.3,5)
10 Nail about to nail (5)
11 O’Bairn’s issue comes before union (4,5)LOVE CHILD
12 More trouble behind, not a regret (7)
13 From the East fairway, evenly land falls (7)
14 Sloshed over, but looking bright (3,2)
16 Prompt resolution as stage direction lacks credo (9) INSTIGATE
19 Executioner's got our central bank messenger (9)
20 Volunteers told to perch, it's understood (5) TACIT
22 Great Britain made Iran engage initially with another country (7)
25 Feeler that girl has to get back (7)
27 Will try the last word by Tuesday (9)
28 Strange for one to admit perjury (5)
29 Art can pinpoint mistake — he plays no role (3-11)

Down
2 Instrument will modulate the built-in clock right away (9)
3 Voice raised in anger — one trembles (5)
4 Frequency isn't keeping steady and is wavering (9)
5 Paradise lost — point to a safe place (5)
6 Such a rite makes for the Holy Communion (9) EUCHARIST
7 Something to eat and some water mostly for volunteers (5)
8 Compound's hard, yet fractured (7)
9 Tears up a letterhead — may be a screw up (6)
15 Victorian pair ill-treated a new mother (9)
17 Taunting Senator's regularly scathing — not acceptable (9)
18 Celebration for a rise (9)
19 Cramped accommodation not coming up in US city (7)
21 There are coaches and coaches (6)
23 Reserve banks wrong solution (5)
24 It happens with every other shirt (5)
26 Transport midshipman to ship (5)