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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Custom work-out (8)PRACTICE
5 Arrogance of Bill finding a part of the lungs (3,3)AIR SAC
9 A mineral spring outlet has been turned around for the European (8)SPANIARD
10 Oriental getting rid of the old tailless marine mammal in the old Greek city (6)DELPHI
11 Make fun of a reptile in an unfortunate situation with an imitation appetiser (4,6,4) MOCK / TURTLE / SOUP
14 Take pleasure in the chiefs of the European navies joining our youngsters (5)ENJOY
16 Granulation is abnormal after lithium is taken out by an animal (9)ORANGUTAN
17 Celebrate with rites as the playful lioness holds me back (9) {SOL(EM)NISE*}
19 A shrub for the Pole participating in the carnage (5)GORSE
20 Gliding mammal that's wingless? (6,8)FLYING SQUIRREL
23 Power firm (6)AGENCY
24 Uma discarded palladium compound left with the youth leader in a manner lacking interest (8)PALLIDLY
25 Animal hidden by the Gabon oboists (6)BONOBO
26 Critical warning from the French caught by a westbound merchant (3,5)RED ALERT

Down
1 In boots, he might be part of a tall story (4)PUSS
2 Black honeycreeper with the first maiden replaced by a criminal in a massacre in 1836 (5)ALAMO
3 Doctor, itchy, had gone around Kuala Lumpur and spoken with poor articulation (7)THICKLY
4 Abundant sources of supply (11) CORNUCOPIUS
6 Its tip might hide a much bigger problem (7) ICBERG
7 Advocate preposterous arrangement to avoid SEO (9) SUPPORTER*
8 Rest in retreat inside ring grasping the final letter with an Oriental animal (10) CHIMPANZEE
12 Having a band to provide internal support for drafting ace rebuttal (11) TRABECULATE
13 Blames golf problem on the gigots (4,2,4) LEGS OF LAMB*
15 Sweet vitamin gets misplaced in trial after Yankee gets set in the beginning (5,4) JELLY BEAN
18 Michigan cabin remodelled to get a type of taxi (7) MI/NICAB*
19 Terrorist, part of an irregular armed force, heard the animal (7)GORILLA
21 Gift concealed by a dozen duellists (5)ENDUE
22 Abnormal growth on the auditor's primitive grave (4)CYST

A lovely mammalian puzzle dear monkeys ruling the roost!

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
8 Love digging into a mass produced savoury dish (6)
9 Some opine on a talk relating to new-borns (8)
10 A barrier to block traffic in water (5,3)
11 One craving for more time (6)
12 Dislike and treat with contempt a backward model political group (15)
14 Cloudy layer to seize most of tropical city (7)
16 Thought argument against church had point (7)
19 Illusion of playing to become semi-professional (5,10)
22 Regular ski-wear, great for a range of mountains (6)
24 Source of illumination to descend over Red Cross (3-5)
25 Noble lady stands with society for right (8)
26 Compositions from new typist rejected (6)

Down
1 Has wind knocked out getting caught in squeeze (8)
2 Maiden filling gaps in narrative for detective (6)
3 Language of kings, mostly that's popular going up north (10)
4 Strong batting under pressure (7)
5 Cosmetic from coal for the ears (4)
6 Enchanting is to capture through sorcery (8)
7 Look bowled over by a summerhouse (6)
13 A minor raise including allowance (10)
15 Accessory out of place on singer (4,4)
17 They see profits being gathered (8)
18 One in uniform to hail lift (7)
20 Writer Dumas I'm overjoyed to take in (6)
21 Singular interest shown in royal sport (6)
23 Top of mirror has a marker for spots (4)

GRID

[Russellrvw]

Across
8 Love digging into a mass produced savoury dish (6) SAM(O)SA*
9 Some opine on a talk relating to new-borns (8) NEONATAL (T)
10 A barrier to block traffic in water (5,3)
11 One craving for more time (6)
12 Dislike and treat with contempt a backward model political group (15)
14 Cloudy layer to seize most of tropical city (7)
16 Thought argument against church had point (7)
19 Illusion of playing to become semi-professional (5,10)
22 Regular ski-wear, great for a range of mountains (6) S I E R R A
24 Source of illumination to descend over Red Cross (3-5)
25 Noble lady stands with society for right (8)
26 Compositions from new typist rejected (6)

Down
1 Has wind knocked out getting caught in squeeze (8)
2 Maiden filling gaps in narrative for detective (6)
3 Language of kings, mostly that's popular going up north (10)
4 Strong batting under pressure (7)
5 Cosmetic from coal for the ears (4)
6 Enchanting is to capture through sorcery (8)
7 Look bowled over by a summerhouse (6) GAZE/B.O.
13 A minor raise including allowance (10)
15 Accessory out of place on singer (4,4)
17 They see profits being gathered (8)
18 One in uniform to hail lift (7)
20 Writer Dumas I'm overjoyed to take in (6) ASIMOV (T)
21 Singular interest shown in royal sport (6)
23 Top of mirror has a marker for spots (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Love digging into a mass produced savoury dish (6) SAM(O)SA*
9 Some opine on a talk relating to new-borns (8) NEONATAL (T)
10 A barrier to block traffic in water (5,3)
11 One craving for more time (6) LONGER
12 Dislike and treat with contempt a backward model political group (15) DISSATISFACTION
14 Cloudy layer to seize most of tropical city (7) CHENNAI
16 Thought argument against church had point (7) CONCEPT
19 Illusion of playing to become semi-professional (5,10) FALSE IMPRESSION
22 Regular ski-wear, great for a range of mountains (6) S I E R R A
24 Source of illumination to descend over Red Cross (3-5)
25 Noble lady stands with society for right (8)
26 Compositions from new typist rejected (6)

Down
1 Has wind knocked out getting caught in squeeze (8)
2 Maiden filling gaps in narrative for detective (6)
3 Language of kings, mostly that's popular going up north (10)
4 Strong batting under pressure (7)
5 Cosmetic from coal for the ears (4)
6 Enchanting is to capture through sorcery (8)
7 Look bowled over by a summerhouse (6) GAZE/B.O.
13 A minor raise including allowance (10)
15 Accessory out of place on singer (4,4)
17 They see profits being gathered (8)
18 One in uniform to hail lift (7)
20 Writer Dumas I'm overjoyed to take in (6) ASIMOV (T)
21 Singular interest shown in royal sport (6)
23 Top of mirror has a marker for spots (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Love digging into a mass produced savoury dish (6) SAM(O)SA*
9 Some opine on a talk relating to new-borns (8) NEONATAL (T)
10 A barrier to block traffic in water (5,3)
11 One craving for more time (6) LONGER
12 Dislike and treat with contempt a backward model political group (15) DISSATISFACTION
14 Cloudy layer to seize most of tropical city (7) CHENNAI
16 Thought argument against church had point (7) CONCEPT
19 Illusion of playing to become semi-professional (5,10) FALSE IMPRESSION
22 Regular ski-wear, great for a range of mountains (6) S I E R R A
24 Source of illumination to descend over Red Cross (3-5)
25 Noble lady stands with society for right (8)
26 Compositions from new typist rejected (6)

Down
1 Has wind knocked out getting caught in squeeze (8) SANDWICH
2 Maiden filling gaps in narrative for detective (6)
3 Language of kings, mostly that's popular going up north (10) RAJASTHANI
4 Strong batting under pressure (7)
5 Cosmetic from coal for the ears (4)
6 Enchanting is to capture through sorcery (8) MAGNETIC
7 Look bowled over by a summerhouse (6) GAZE/B.O.
13 A minor raise including allowance (10) ADOLESCENT
15 Accessory out of place on singer (4,4)
17 They see profits being gathered (8)
18 One in uniform to hail lift (7)
20 Writer Dumas I'm overjoyed to take in (6) ASIMOV (T)
21 Singular interest shown in royal sport (6) SKIING
23 Top of mirror has a marker for spots (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Love digging into a mass produced savoury dish (6) SAM(O)SA*
9 Some opine on a talk relating to new-borns (8) NEONATAL (T)
10 A barrier to block traffic in water (5,3)
11 One craving for more time (6) LONGER
12 Dislike and treat with contempt a backward model political group (15) DISSATISFACTION
14 Cloudy layer to seize most of tropical city (7) CHENNAI
16 Thought argument against church had point (7) CONCEPT
19 Illusion of playing to become semi-professional (5,10) FALSE IMPRESSION
22 Regular ski-wear, great for a range of mountains (6) S I E R R A
24 Source of illumination to descend over Red Cross (3-5)ARC-LIGHT
25 Noble lady stands with society for right (8)COUNTESS
26 Compositions from new typist rejected (6)

Down
1 Has wind knocked out getting caught in squeeze (8) SANDWICH
2 Maiden filling gaps in narrative for detective (6)
3 Language of kings, mostly that's popular going up north (10) RAJASTHANI
4 Strong batting under pressure (7)
5 Cosmetic from coal for the ears (4)
6 Enchanting is to capture through sorcery (8) MAGNETIC
7 Look bowled over by a summerhouse (6) GAZE/B.O.
13 A minor raise including allowance (10) ADOLESCENT
15 Accessory out of place on singer (4,4)
17 They see profits being gathered (8)PROPHETS
18 One in uniform to hail lift (7)UPRAISE
20 Writer Dumas I'm overjoyed to take in (6) ASIMOV (T)
21 Singular interest shown in royal sport (6) SKIING
23 Top of mirror has a marker for spots (4)APEX

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Extremely careful old man, not out gambling (11) PAINSTAKING
9 Carbon rail to be prepared for carriage (9)
10 Following drink, accepting second is wrong (5)
11 Thought work in Italy acceptable (7)
12 Greatest tips for retaining energy during final (7)
13 Swagger in support (5)
14 Observe tail – it’s part of make-up (9) EYESHADOW
16 Unusually busy early in town (9)
17 Least tangled yarns (5)
19 Significant number put forward (7)
21 Specialist’s first work containing account about patient (7)
22 Trouble with revolutionary near deck (5)
23 Admiring area properly, going round a hill (9)
24 Broadcast one’s put on as planned? On the contrary (11) SPONTANEOUS


Down
1 Delight in reconstruction of crib plus promotion of goodwill (6,9) PUBLIC RELATIONS
2 One idiot frantic as tie begins (9)
3 Pink colour, not medium, for beauty parlour? (5)
4 Route disrupted by hostile guns (9)
5 Understand grain fermentation to some extent (5)
6 Apple logo is included, designed to cover rear of device (6,9) GOLDEN DELICIOUS
7 Distribution of Oscars is over (6)
8 Finest leaders of our world confer (6)
14 Lively banter developed after vote in European Union (9)
15 Volunteers in stew over awkward problem (3,6)
16 Retract entertaining article in yearbook (6)
18 Spreads out small toys (6)
20 Reject move in game of chance (5)
21 Turn down price put on vase (5)


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[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Extremely careful old man, not out gambling (11) PAINSTAKING
9 Carbon rail to be prepared for carriage (9)
10 Following drink, accepting second is wrong (5) FALSE
11 Thought work in Italy acceptable (7)
12 Greatest tips for retaining energy during final (7) LARGEST
13 Swagger in support (5)
14 Observe tail – it’s part of make-up (9) EYESHADOW
16 Unusually busy early in town (9)
17 Least tangled yarns (5)
19 Significant number put forward (7)
21 Specialist’s first work containing account about patient (7) STOICAL
22 Trouble with revolutionary near deck (5)
23 Admiring area properly, going round a hill (9)
24 Broadcast one’s put on as planned? On the contrary (11) SPONTANEOUS


Down
1 Delight in reconstruction of crib plus promotion of goodwill (6,9) PUBLIC RELATIONS
2 One idiot frantic as tie begins (9)
3 Pink colour, not medium, for beauty parlour? (5)
4 Route disrupted by hostile guns (9) ARTILLERY
5 Understand grain fermentation to some extent (5)
6 Apple logo is included, designed to cover rear of device (6,9) GOLDEN DELICIOUS
7 Distribution of Oscars is over (6)
8 Finest leaders of our world confer (6)
14 Lively banter developed after vote in European Union (9)
15 Volunteers in stew over awkward problem (3,6) HOT POTATO
16 Retract entertaining article in yearbook (6)
18 Spreads out small toys (6)
20 Reject move in game of chance (5)
21 Turn down price put on vase (5)

[Joshuaceada]

Buzzer

Across
1 Take a break during speech (5)
4 Excellent article in paper on Italian wine clubs (9)
9 Exploit described one and provided backing to be regarded as god (7)
10 Becoming aware of ruler imprisoned immediately (7)
11 Need month in rehabilitation for improving (2,3,4)
12 Four brightly coloured fish (5)
13 Cricketer about to glance again (6)
15 My word is a credit for Pygmalion perhaps (2,6)
18 Family tree fiance’s trying to keep under wraps (8)
19 Heroic man losing heart and head (6)
22 Greasy and old food shop's revolting (5)
24 Force prepare to go after criminals (9)
26 Deal to break down (4,3)
27 Sign of prosodic composition lacking depth (7)
28 Starting to grin, nun is in fits (7,2)
29 Mathematician's base formula right in the end (5)

Down
1 Day and time set aside initially for marriage (7)
2 Be second to enter flight (5)
3 Banality of cultivating interests (9)
4 More rum following fine food (6)
5 Perhaps a key need for seer (5,3)
6 Fuss over exercise to follow (5)
7 Whistled and expressed joy nabbing wicket (9)
8 Parts of beguine, tango, cha-cha on reflection, of the same kind (7)
14 Old church fan put in the shade (5,4)
16 Chosen baton essential for orchestra conductor (9)
17 Total cost of putting in place carpeting that's not new (5,3)
18 Anxiety gripping doctor in between (7)
20 Hard feelings gushed out on date briefly (7)
21 United Nations exists, working for harmony (6)
23 Menswear offered hot Indian clothes (5)
25 Offend a stammering friend? (5)

GRID

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Take a break during speech (5)
4 Excellent article in paper on Italian wine clubs (9) {F(AN)T}{ASTI}{C}
9 Exploit described one and provided backing to be regarded as god (7)
10 Becoming aware of ruler imprisoned immediately (7)
11 Need month in rehabilitation for improving (2,3,4) ON THE MEND*
12 Four brightly coloured fish (5)
13 Cricketer about to glance again (6)
15 My word is a credit for Pygmalion perhaps (2,6)
18 Family tree fiance’s trying to keep under wraps (8)
19 Heroic man losing heart and head (6)
22 Greasy and old food shop's revolting (5) (O)(ILED<=)
24 Force prepare to go after criminals (9) (CONS)(TRAIN)
26 Deal to break down (4,3)
27 Sign of prosodic composition lacking depth (7)
28 Starting to grin, nun is in fits (7,2) TURNING ON*
29 Mathematician's base formula right in the end (5)

Down
1 Day and time set aside initially for marriage (7)
2 Be second to enter flight (5)
3 Banality of cultivating interests (9)
4 More rum following fine food (6)
5 Perhaps a key need for seer (5,3)
6 Fuss over exercise to follow (5)
7 Whistled and expressed joy nabbing wicket (9)
8 Parts of beguine, tango, cha-cha on reflection, of the same kind (7)
14 Old church fan put in the shade (5,4)
16 Chosen baton essential for orchestra conductor (9)
17 Total cost of putting in place carpeting that's not new (5,3)
18 Anxiety gripping doctor in between (7)
20 Hard feelings gushed out on date briefly (7)
21 United Nations exists, working for harmony (6)
23 Menswear offered hot Indian clothes (5)
25 Offend a stammering friend? (5)