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Topic started by rockzidane on Wed Aug 29 22:14:12 2007.

Quote:

In this thread, we solve The Hindu crosswords every day. Today's crossword puzzle can be accessed as follows:

1. go to http://www.thehindu.com/
2. Click on 'Miscellaneous' on the left menu

You can post answers - as you crack - in this thread.

Across

5 To close up when in a crowd would be sheer lunacy (7) MADNESS

10 Water pollutant can raise water charge (7)

11 Note left for this boy (5) ELTON

12 Put out and awfully cold, is given tea maybe (9) DISLOCATE

13 Bore heartless people and earn reprimand (9)

16 Moving in last iron rations (5) ASTIR

Down

1 Get fish in to eat for a complete change (5,2)

3 A relation who could divide the family (9)

5 Government officials put out to sit among the colliers (9) MINISTERS

6 In the end it took just the same as before (5) DITTO

?

8 Seventeenth century sect members who sought for true church (7)

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Responses:

From: rockzidane on Wed Aug 29 22:15:43 2007.

Across

13 Bore heartless people and earn reprimand (9) PENETRATE
From: rockzidane on Wed Aug 29 22:16:49 2007.

Down

3 A relation who could divide the family (9) ALIENATOR ?
From: rockzidane on Wed Aug 29 22:19:28 2007.

Across

15 Celts of Ireland and NW France (5) GAELS
From: runa74 on Wed Aug 29 22:26:59 2007.

10 Water pollutant can raise water charge (7) NITRATE??
From: rockzidane on Wed Aug 29 22:27:15 2007.

Across

10 Water pollutant can raise water charge (7) NITRATE ?
From: runa74 on Wed Aug 29 22:28:26 2007.

DOWN

1 Get fish in to eat for a complete change (5,2) SHAKE UP?
From: rockzidane on Wed Aug 29 22:30:01 2007.

Down

1 Get fish in to eat for a complete change (5,2) SHAKE UP
From: runa74 on Wed Aug 29 22:50:16 2007.

Down

8 Seventeenth century sect members who sought for true church (7) SEEKERS?
From: kkotirao on Wed Aug 29 23:07:15 2007.

Hi all,

The club is buzzing with activity....
SEEKERS is also right...
I think the grid is cracked in full...Congrats
From: rockzidane on Wed Aug 29 23:17:39 2007.

Down

8 Seventeenth century sect members who sought for true church (7) SEEKERS
From: snarimetla on Thu Aug 30 2:03:38 2007.

21 Across - Wrong cite seen for continued living - EXISTENCE
From: snarimetla on Thu Aug 30 2:07:44 2007.

Bummer! Sorry didn't notice Pavalamani already had that one figured out. Those darn newbies!
From: runa74 on Thu Aug 30 7:41:39 2007.

Welcome Snarimetla!
From: snarimetla on Thu Aug 30 17:34:30 2007.

Across

1 Strong personal concern for something may test nerves tied in knots (6,8)

8 Peevish guy upset about faulty MRP (6) GRUMPY

9 Casual worker behind time with cut out pattern (8) TEMPLATE

11 What a convalescent may need in pursuit of attention (9)

12 Surrender the produce (5) YIELD

13 Getting right back, a snow leopard may give a sound thrashing (7)

15 Weapon of friend guarding famous revolutionary (7) MACHETE

17 Cigar with a hot core put out (7) CHEROOT

19 I sail southeast circuitously to a region in Central Europe (7)

21 Become suddenly interested in an exercise (3,2)

23 Condiment tray, just the thing for indolent bridge partners around America (4,5) LAZY SUSAN

25 Organ art trashed by haughty� (8) ARROGANT

26 � one in pride, the Spanish boy (6)

27 Performer with a sharp appetite? (5-9)

Down

1 American state subvention for a hobo (7)

2 Goad troop-leader to a sudden burst of activity (5)

3 One prates about an artificial language (9) ESPERANTO

4 Structure in roof that could, in time, be a misfit (3,4)

5 Settle scores and make restitution (5) REPAY

6 Barefaced Lee�s smash hit (9) SHAMELESS

7 Minor parish official is a busy worker escorting wayward lad (6)

10 Charge for passage said to be just (4)

14 Fielding error that could cause the downfall of an institution (9)

16 Heavenly Estella, in charge, is dancing (9) CELESTIAL

17 Bachelor in money finds a fortress (6)

18 Gifts revealed in the book about lies? Quite the opposite (7)

19 Dimensions of a treatment for paper, for example (4)

20 Ring-shaped � an ulnar malformation (7) ANNULAR

22 Electronic device used by an attendant, first in Russia (5)

24 A transgression we repelled with muscle (5)
From: snarimetla on Thu Aug 30 17:41:44 2007.

1 American state subvention for a hobo (7) MIGRANT
From: snarimetla on Thu Aug 30 18:05:34 2007.

19 I sail southeast circuitously to a region in Central Europe (7) SILESIA
21 Become suddenly interested in an exercise (3,2) SIT UP

DOWN

10 Charge for passage said to be just (4) FAIR
22 Electronic device used by an attendant, first in Russia (5) PAGER
From: runa74 on Thu Aug 30 19:59:17 2007.

Across

1 Strong personal concern for something may test nerves tied in knots (6,8) VESTED INTEREST

13 Getting right back, a snow leopard may give a sound thrashing (7) TROUNCE?

26 � one in pride, the Spanish boy (6 ) LIONEL

27 Performer with a sharp appetite? (5-9) SWORD SWALLOWER

Down

1 American state subvention for a hobo (7) VAGRANT

2 Goad troop-leader to a sudden burst of activity (5) SPURT

7 Minor parish official is a busy worker escorting wayward lad (6) BEADLE

10 Charge for passage said to be just (4) FARE

14 Fielding error that could cause the downfall of an institution (9) OVERTHROW

17 Bachelor in money finds a fortress (6) CASBAH

18 Gifts revealed in the book about lies? Quite the opposite (7) TALENTS

19 Dimensions of a treatment for paper, for example (4) SIZE

24 A transgression we repelled with muscle (5) SINEW
From: runa74 on Thu Aug 30 20:20:43 2007.

DOWN

4 Structure in roof that could, in time, be a misfit (3,4) THE BEAM?
From: runa74 on Thu Aug 30 20:22:31 2007.

ACROSS

11 What a convalescent may need in pursuit of attention (9) AFTERCARE
From: rockzidane on Thu Aug 30 21:52:55 2007.

Down

DOWN

4 Structure in roof that could, in time, be a misfit (3,4) TIE BEAM
From: runa74 on Thu Aug 30 22:57:04 2007.

Stand corrected..."THE BEAM" did seem odd!
From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 30 23:02:26 2007.

Hi all, a very good morning...
The grid is cracked by me too...
Let the beeline activity go on forever!
Congrats to all
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Aug 30 23:03:32 2007.

Another new member! The tribe swells! I am overjoyed!
Welcome, snarimetla!

All of you together have done a fast wrapping up!
Here is the grid with consolidated answers:

Across

1 Strong personal concern for something may test nerves tied in knots (6,8)VESTED INTEREST

8 Peevish guy upset about faulty MRP (6)GRUMPY

9 Casual worker behind time with cut out pattern (8)TEMPLATE

11 What a convalescent may need in pursuit of attention (9)AFTERCARE

12 Surrender the produce (5)YIELD

13 Getting right back, a snow leopard may give a sound thrashing (7)TROUNCE

15 Weapon of friend guarding famous revolutionary (7)MACHETE

17 Cigar with a hot core put out (7)CHEROOT

19 I sail southeast circuitously to a region in Central Europe (7)SILESIA

21 Become suddenly interested in an exercise (3,2)SIT UP

23 Condiment tray, just the thing for indolent bridge partners around America (4,5)LAZY SUSAN

25 Organ art trashed by haughty� (8)ARROGANT

26 � one in pride, the Spanish boy (6)LIONEL

27 Performer with a sharp appetite? (5-9)SWORD SWALLOWER

Down

1 American state subvention for a hobo (7)VAGRANT

2 Goad troop-leader to a sudden burst of activity (5)SPURT

3 One prates about an artificial language (9)ESPERANTO

4 Structure in roof that could, in time, be a misfit (3,4)TIE BEAM

5 Settle scores and make restitution (5)REPAY

6 Barefaced Lee�s smash hit (9)SHAMELESS

7 Minor parish official is a busy worker escorting wayward lad (6)BEADLE

10 Charge for passage said to be just (4)FARE

14 Fielding error that could cause the downfall of an institution (9)OVERTHROW

16 Heavenly Estella, in charge, is dancing (9)CELESTIAL

17 Bachelor in money finds a fortress (6)CASBAH

18 Gifts revealed in the book about lies? Quite the opposite (7)TALENTS

19 Dimensions of a treatment for paper, for example (4)SIZE

20 Ring-shaped � an ulnar malformation (7)ANNULAR

22 Electronic device used by an attendant, first in Russia (5)PAGER

24 A transgression we repelled with muscle (5)SINEW

Cheers to the gang!
From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 30 23:04:18 2007.

Welcome to SNARIMETLA
From: rockzidane on Thu Aug 30 23:49:59 2007.

Hi SNARIMETLA ! Great to have you on the crossword bandwagon
From: runa74 on Fri Aug 31 20:00:17 2007.

[tscii]Across

1 Lacking the means to light up? That�s incomparable! (9) MATCHLESS

5 Confronted by an expert in the outskirts of Faizabad (5) FACED

8 Old general with a method has room for movement (6) LEEWAY

9 Just a sole, but can be cooked to be perfect (8) ABSOLUTE

11 Cold bit of wood could cause a block (4) CLOG

12 Blood cells seen by strange, occult eyes (10) LEUCOCYTES

14 One from Kerala with a monetary unit in Africa (5) NAIRA

15 Unrefined, off-colour loaf, say (3-4) ILL BRED

16 Bird from space backing a layer (7) MOORHEN?

17 The tint right for what is used in a copier (5) TONER

19 Gift of money, about thousand, I made to get control (10) DOMINATION

20 Flier, live or otherwise as well (4)

22 A conservative lass, she suffers without money (8) CASHLESS

23 String of words put right in stage� (6) PHRASE

24 ... with spirit added by a hundred thousand and two notes (5) LACED

25 Product of fall, a prized item to harvest (9)

Down

1 Maiden girl from wonderland shows evil intent (6) MALICE

2 Film by Robert Wise which became a big hit: outcome - his funds burgeoned (3,5,2,5) THE SOUND OF MUSIC

3 Temperature felt by the English wearing top cover (4) HEAT

4 Money to be paid for a bus trip: coins distributed (12 SUBSCRIPTION

5 I say, the band of sheep you loaned was fleecy (10) FLOCCULENT

6 Resist a thing that causes annoyance but relieves inflammation (15) COUNTERIRRITANT

7 Put on clothes, or a bandage? (7) DRESSED

10 Devise used on tape recorders causes strange disagreement (12)

13 Given false information about worker being badly treated (10) MISHANDLED

16 Health check up for a detective getting upset during a repast (7) MEDICAL

18 Window dressing as applied to some wood perhaps (6)

21 Food, hot is swallowed by milk producer (4) CHOW
From: rockzidane on Fri Aug 31 22:08:18 2007.

Across

20 Flier, live or otherwise as well (4)

25 Product of fall, a prized item to harvest (9) ROSEWATER ?

Down

10 Devise used on tape recorders causes strange disagreement (12) DEMAGNETISER

18 Window dressing as applied to some wood perhaps (6) VENEER
From: rockzidane on Fri Aug 31 22:19:07 2007.

Across

20 Flier, live or otherwise as well (4) WIRE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Aug 31 22:46:31 2007.

16 Bird from space backing a layer (7) MOONHEN
20 Flier, live or otherwise as well (4)KITE(nice clue-means the bird, a living creature & the pastime toy of kite)

Excellent work, rockzidane!
From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 31 22:53:05 2007.

16 Bird from space backing a layer (7) MOONHEN correction MOORHEN
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Aug 31 23:06:20 2007.

kkotirao, the word 'space' made me think of 'moon' infering it to mean 'heavens', my googling also revealed the existence of such a bird. Your connotation of the word 'space' is also meaningful & your bird also exists! May be someone like C-Vasi can clear the doubts!
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 1 5:31:46 2007.

PP Madam,
Good to see your message. However, moonhen will not sustain the logic of the clue as the intention is "space backing"...noom will not make sense, right?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Sep 1 22:53:28 2007.

Across

1 Chances rum sling to start with (4) ODDS
3 Wrote about bar in high-rise building (5,5) TOWER BLOCK
9 Vagrant drops penny in vehicle (4) TRAM
10 Navy skirts excited composer (10) STRAVINSKY
12 Girl's brought across bound for an Australian town (5,7)
15 Slightly reduced, modest object (5)
16 Religious leader at a holy resort around LA (9)
17 Sailor safe, reportedly, after using explosive ingredient (9)
18 A side changed plans (5)IDEAS
19 Last minute of a sixty-minute period (8,4) ELEVENTH HOUR
23 Odd types about pointing to mole (6,4)
24 Greek leaves Scottish village for high peak (4)
25 Notice clergyman's in control (10)
26 Worst, or just the opposite? (4) BEST

Down

1 Bizarre sound lathi makes when swished (10) OUTLANDISH
2 Don't exaggerate attraction over Italian beer (4,2,4)
4 Recorded short, readily available (2,3)
5 Exterminate last of those spread out round Cape (9)ERADICATE
6 Expose band, very briefly, to harm outside (5,2,5) BRING TO LIGHT
7 No starter for joint in oven (4)
8 Knockout girl wanting ring (4)
11 Archbishop's line into Aldgate, perhaps (12)
13 Fly low? Nerve's required (10)
14 Article on domestic film (3,7)
16 Militant reformers visit cast unexpectedly (9) ACTIVISTS
20 Trap quickly set up by base of tree (5) NOOSE?
21 Bishop in group (4)
22 Ranch a great distance away? Miles (4) FARM
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 1 23:00:16 2007.

Across

1 Chances rum sling to start with (4) ODDS
3 Wrote about bar in high-rise building (5,5)
9 Vagrant drops penny in vehicle (4) TRAM
10 Navy skirts excited composer (10) STRAVINSKY
12 Girl's brought across bound for an Australian town (5,7)
15 Slightly reduced, modest object (5)
16 Religious leader at a holy resort around LA (9)
17 Sailor safe, reportedly, after using explosive ingredient (9) SALTPETRE
18 A side changed plans (5) IDEAS
19 Last minute of a sixty-minute period (8,4) ELEVENTH HOUR
23 Odd types about pointing to mole (6,4) BEAUTY SPOT
24 Greek leaves Scottish village for high peak (4)
25 Notice clergyman's in control (10) ADMINISTER
26 Worst, or just the opposite? (4) BEST

Down

1 Bizarre sound lathi makes when swished (10) OUTLANDISH
2 Don't exaggerate attraction over Italian beer (4,2,4)
4 Recorded short, readily available (2,3) ON TOP ?
5 Exterminate last of those spread out round Cape (9) ERADICATE
6 Expose band, very briefly, to harm outside (5,2,5)
7 No starter for joint in oven (4) OAST
8 Knockout girl wanting ring (4)
11 Archbishop's line into Aldgate, perhaps (12) METROPOLITAN ?
13 Fly low? Nerve's required (10)
14 Article on domestic film (3,7) THE SERVANT
16 Militant reformers visit cast unexpectedly (9) ACTIVISTS
20 Trap quickly set up by base of tree (5) NOOSE
21 Bishop in group (4) ABBA
22 Ranch a great distance away? Miles (4) FARM
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 1 23:05:44 2007.

Across

3 Wrote about bar in high-rise building (5,5) TOWER BLOCK

6 Expose band, very briefly, to harm outside (5,2,5) BRING TO LIGHT
Across

8 Knockout girl wanting ring (4) KAYO ?
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 1 23:09:01 2007.

Hi pavalamani pragasam !
your entry was not visible when I posted mine
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 1 23:12:28 2007.

Down

2 Don't exaggerate attraction over Italian beer (4,2,4) DRAW ON MULL ?
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 1 23:14:59 2007.

Across

12 Girl's brought across bound for an Australian town (5,7) ALICE SPRINGS
Down

2 Don't exaggerate attraction over Italian beer (4,2,4) DRAW IN MULL
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Sep 1 23:15:51 2007.

I have become used to this, rockzidane!

15 Slightly reduced, modest object (5) DEMUR
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 1 23:16:03 2007.

Across

1
15 Slightly reduced, modest object (5) DEMUR
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 1 23:18:51 2007.

Across

16 Religious leader at a holy resort around LA (9) AYATOLLAH
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 2 0:02:11 2007.

And the final two :

Across

24 Greek leaves Scottish village for high peak (4) ETNA

Down

13 Fly low? Nerve's required (10) BLUE BOTTLE
From: kkotirao on Sun Sep 2 0:17:44 2007.

DOWN Recorded short, readily available (2,3) ON TOP ? correction ON TAP(-E)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Sep 2 1:32:08 2007.

What sort of problem rockzidane has- not able to view my posts?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Sep 2 10:23:14 2007.

2 Don't exaggerate attraction over Italian beer (4,2,4)DRAW IT MILD
From: runa74 on Sun Sep 2 21:58:09 2007.

Across

1 It brings warmth to the home by burning � wood; note location (9) FIREPLACE

5 Bone of flightless bird found in France (5) FEMUR

8 Follow the breeze that helps the flier on course (8) TAILWIND

9 Revive something unpleasant that a quiet guard messed up (4,2) DRAG UP

11 Handbill that a lifer distributed (5) FLIER

12 A decent leg break can be disregarded (9) NEGLECTED

13 Quit the computer programme with a record below par (3,3) LOG OFF

14 A short joke on the monorail? (3-5) ONE LINER

16 One�s time wasted by interval in music (8)

18 Lizard from Antigua runs wild, losing time (6) IGUANA

22 Disfigured man died, hiding shape (9) MALFORMED

23 Temporary peace is real around beginning of Christmas (5) TRUCE

24 Being beaten is accepted by Carlos in good humour (6)

25 What is the satellite doing or, alternatively, chewing up? (8) ORBITING

26 Depend on pocketing a soft response (5) REPLY

27 Boy, Delhi University grad, gathers a protective group (9) BODYGUARD

Down

1 Two notes, nearly complete, could be deadly (7) FATEFUL

2 A fence is complaining bitterly (7) RAILING

3 The capacity of a lawyer to get the legal authority to act for another (5,2,8) POWER OF ATTORNEY

4 Canvas roof seen in the dawn in gloomy weather (6) AWNING

5 Flash in the sky had Lord Ken fighting for a spell (6,9) FORKED LIGHTNING

6 Explosive power of an atom, e.g. nitrogen, splitting (7) MEGATON

7 One who attacks, carrying power, is more quick (7) RAPIDER??

10 Pain that went with ecstasy in Irving Stone�s work (5) AGONY

15 �How long shall mine � be exalted over me?� (Psalm 13) (5) ENEMY

16 Some embroidery, quite enough in extremes of summer (7)

17 Feeble youth who bleeds over work (7)

19 Chemical found in animal analysis, including uranium (7) ALUMINA

20 Archdeacon, though outwardly old, evened the score (7) AVENGED

21 Fuss over a socialist, greatly admired (6) ADORED
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Sep 2 22:10:31 2007.

Good show, runa74!

16 One�s time wasted by interval in music (8) SEMITONE

24 Being beaten is accepted by Carlos in good humour(6) LEARNT?

16 Some embroidery, quite enough in extremes of summer (7) SAMPLER
From: kkotirao on Sun Sep 2 22:19:35 2007.

Across
24 Being beaten is accepted by Carlos in good humour (6) LOSING

Down
17 Feeble youth who bleeds over work (7) MILKSOP
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Sep 2 22:23:26 2007.

Thanx, kkotirao, for fast wrapping up!
From: runa74 on Mon Sep 3 20:47:56 2007.

Across

1 Without adequate advance intimation to others I can�t reorganise (2,5,6) AT SHORT NOTICE

10 Excess shown by society beau about PIL (5- 4) SPIL(L OVER)

11 Creature from Akola resettled (5) KOALA

12 Lack of belief as once shown by an apostle (5) DOUBT

13 Rich stage build-up where some European legislators met (9) REICHSTAG

14 The swagger of a mad pacer around the north (6) PRANCE

16 Some writing from South Africa shortened, reportedly (5) ESSAY?

19 All right to back church, one in a Kerala location (5) KOCHI

20 By the way, turn back and go for a leisurely walk (6) STROLL

25 One who expounds that the poor exist miserably (9) EXPOSITOR

26 Extortionate swimmer(5) SHARK?

27 Germ cell with a small orifice (5) SPORE

28 Here�s Lara involved in a practice session (9) REHEARSAL

29 Imposition of trade barriers to defend mission straying heartlessly (13) PROTECTIONISM

Down

2 Court holding a test about hairstyle (7) TRIBUNAL

3 Man, one whose wife turned into a salt pillar, was a serf (5) HELOT

4 Go back to an old state in a severe vertiginous condition (6) REVERT

5 Plants producing raisins suffer with cold (8)

6 Acquire and listen to the first of tapes and be encouraged (4,5) TAKE HEART

7 Designing a floating platform between the limits of Cauvery (6) CRAFTY

8 Exhausted by American dupe�s wiliness (4,2) USED UP

9 A boat that could push through clumsily (5) BARGE

15 Wrinkles caused a bird�s daring action, reportedly (5,4) CROWS FEET

17 Eloquence caused when rich ore containing a bit of tungsten is dug out (8) RHETORIC

18 A syrup for most girls, no stone in it (8) MOLASSES

21 Kinetic energy in a plant, presumably (6) LIKELY

22 A fine meal in caf�s a stone�s throw away (5) FEAST

23 Commotion is a state before a big noise (6) UPROAR

24 Old script designed by Bhima? Right (6) BRAHMI

26 Mass of eggs for a small man on board (5) SPAWN
From: runa74 on Mon Sep 3 21:21:19 2007.

DOWN

5 Plants producing raisins suffer with cold (8) Narcissi
From: runa74 on Mon Sep 3 21:24:55 2007.

Hi all...cracked the grid, but still had question marks on some answers as I couldn't really figure out why the answers were what they were!
From: rockzidane on Mon Sep 3 22:06:54 2007.

Congratulations runa74 ! Well done !
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Sep 3 22:59:22 2007.

Excellent, runa74!
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 3 23:44:18 2007.

Well done, RUNA74...
But do let us know which clues you have doubts
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 3 23:45:57 2007.

16 Some writing from South Africa shortened, reportedly (5) ESSAY? ASSAY
From: runa74 on Tue Sep 4 20:15:01 2007.

It was essentially the clue for ASSAY and SHARK...but it finally dawned on me!
Thanks.
From: runa74 on Tue Sep 4 20:59:49 2007.

Across

1 Drunken masters in a lean-to (7)

5 A step in playing a harpsichord (6) SPINET

11 He has possessions but is somehow nervous a bit (5) OWNER

12 Straightforward but depressed, completely (9) DOWNRIGHT

13 Fine form of carbon, light and dark! (9)

14 Organic compound extracted from a steer (5) ESTER

15 A law suit, for example (4) CASE?

17 Island in which a panda managed to hide (7) ANDAMAN

21 Dishonourable soldier turns aristocrat (7) IGNOBLE

22 Distribute animal flesh, say (4) METE

26 Pastry containing nothing is a fortune-teller�s aid (5) TAROT

27 Marksman makes experts angry (5,4)

29 A capitalist who would cut patrol out (9) PLUTOCRAT

30 Add a number to the sum (5) TOTAL

31 One trying to reduce weight maybe (6) DIETER

32 An opening for some surgery (7)

Down

2 Either way, it is a small measure of liquid (5)

3 Bright light, the best or otherwise (6) STROBE

4 A friend, earthy though to some extent, can become well-liked (6)

6 A cheese that may smear pan badly (8) PARMESAN

7 Bad dream, not a daylight fantasy (9) NIGHTMARE

8 Trainers of workers� body, peculiar sort (6) TUTORS

9 Tuft of hair that makes a bovine a hit � (7)

10 � arouses half an answer about deathwatch (7) AWAKENS

16 Six-sided sweetener (5,4) SUGAR CUBE

18 A comment at the bottom of the page is often too bizarre (8) FOOTNOTE

19 Display notice often seen by travellers on arrival (7) PLACARD

20 Productive notes about return of a volume (7)

23 Senseless, endless dispute resolved (6) STUPID

24 Move on board for a fortress (6) CASTLE??

25 Drawing which, on the thumbnail, could be small (6)

28 A place to stay for a miserable helot (5) HOTEL
From: runa74 on Tue Sep 4 21:08:44 2007.

ACROSS

13 Fine form of carbon, light and dark! (9) LAMPBLACK

Down

9 Tuft of hair that makes a bovine a hit � (7) COWLICK
From: runa74 on Tue Sep 4 21:12:30 2007.

Down

2 Either way, it is a small measure of liquid (5) MINIM
From: runa74 on Tue Sep 4 21:31:25 2007.

ACROSS

32 An opening for some surgery (7) KEYHOLE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Sep 4 23:01:29 2007.

25 Drawing which, on the thumbnail, could be small (6) SKETCH
From: rockzidane on Tue Sep 4 23:38:17 2007.

Across

1 Drunken masters in a lean-to (7)

27 Marksman makes experts angry (5,4) CRACKSHOT ?

Down

4 A friend, earthy though to some extent, can become well-liked (6) ENDEAR

20 Productive notes about return of a volume (7) FERTILE
From: kkotirao on Wed Sep 5 0:20:57 2007.

Across

1 Drunken masters in a lean-to (7) SM A SHED
From: rockzidane on Wed Sep 5 0:28:15 2007.

Thanks for the final one kkotirao . That was smashing !
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Sep 5 3:56:32 2007.

A smashing show, indeed!
From: runa74 on Wed Sep 5 21:11:04 2007.

Across

1 The stimulus of a professional career (11)

9 Establish a soft location (7)

10 Crude container, perhaps (3,4)

11 Indian sweet in a Dunbar fishmonger�s (5) BARFI

12 In duty, worker is relentless (9)

13 Informer who managed to back ruler (4) NARK

15 Flowering plant that could, in Goa, be different (7) BEGONIA

19 First of outpatients, nervous, lacking heart, is difficult (7) ONEROUS

20 Gala entertainment for a charge: about time (4) FETE

24 The Rani�s chef is prepared for the right to vote (9) FRANCHISE

25 Whether in the puma or tapir, it is an important artery (5) AORTA

27 American fish with a life we transformed (7) ALEWIFE

28 Lack of rain is harsh in the borders of a district (7) DROUGHT

29 Having defective vision but blessed with prudent judgment (4-7) LONG SIGHTED

Down

1 Something to write on in The Hindu maybe (5)

2 Primary source of golden spirit, containing iodine (6)

3 Clothes, though not in fashion, are suitable (6)

4 Havoc due to disturbance is guaranteed (8)

5 Deceptive impression of oil in U.S.: large blunder (8)

6 Girl reportedly tells an untruth, to bring things to the usual state (9) NORMALISE

7 Gun with a brace in disrepair (7)

8 Give a big blow to small creature (5)

14 Sound the chime to jog the memory (4,1,4) RING A BELL

16 Resistance to include a bit of ribaldry in a story (8) FRICTION

17 The trade in busses is curious (8) BUSINESS

18 Goes away from French region (7) DEPARTS

21 The toff alleges presence of decomposing meat here (5) OFFAL

22 Experienced sailor could reportedly spot divinity in reverse (3,3) SEA DOG

23 A rich stew for an artist with inflammation of the joints (6) RAGOUT

26 Apparatus I�d found to be stiff (5) RIGID
From: runa74 on Wed Sep 5 21:14:18 2007.

DOWN

1 Something to write on in The Hindu maybe (5) PAPER

2 Primary source of golden spirit, containing iodine (6) ORIGIN

7 Gun with a brace in disrepair (7) CARBINE[/i]
From: runa74 on Wed Sep 5 21:26:59 2007.

Across

1 The stimulus of a professional career (11) PROVOCATION
From: runa74 on Wed Sep 5 22:25:00 2007.

ACROSS

9 Establish a soft location (7) APPOINT

DOWN

3 Clothes, though not in fashion, are suitable (6) OUTFIT
From: rockzidane on Wed Sep 5 22:26:07 2007.

Across

9 Establish a soft location (7) APPOINT

10 Crude container, perhaps (3,4) OIL DRUM

12 In duty, worker is relentless (9) INCESSANT

3 Clothes, though not in fashion, are suitable (6) OUTFIT

4 Havoc due to disturbance is guaranteed (8) AVOUCHED

5 Deceptive impression of oil in U.S.: large blunder (8) ILLUSION

8 Give a big blow to small creature (5) SMITE
From: runa74 on Wed Sep 5 22:30:31 2007.

Great going wrapping it up rockzidane!
From: kkotirao on Wed Sep 5 23:09:32 2007.

Good show, keep it up
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Sep 5 23:23:16 2007.

Very fast work, friends!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Sep 6 22:05:44 2007.

Across

1 It could bring the house down (10)IMMOLATION

6 Detached piece of land surrounded by water (4)ISLE

9 Prevaricating excuse (7)

10 A place in coast to play in water (7)SEALINE

12 Fortresses commanding cities (8)CITADELS

13 Projecting piece of wood to join and fasten (5)

15 Fun loving scoundrel (5)ROGUE

17 Act of initiating ceremony (9)INAUGURAL

19 Plan game anew after false start (9)STRATEGEM

21 Something to bite when in deep thought? (5)NAILS

23 Expel the victim inside (5)EVICT

24 Equipment for charging liquid with gas (8)AERATING

27 Exactly what are needed when travelling by train (7)TICKETS

28 Courageous conduct (7)BRAVERY

29 Wraparound for Indian women (4)SARI

30 Undertaking to come in and open with a lever (10)ENTERPRISE

Down

1 Extending far down from top (4)

2 Importance of what is meant (7)MEANING

3 A lady�s name, that is all (5)LLISA

4 Being likely to have some hesitation in making offering (9)TENDERING

5 Sea so rough at the watering places (5)OASES

7 Revolving bait (7)SPINNER

8 Make ageless and everlasting (10)ETERNALISE

11 Substance stimulating production of antibodies in the blood (7)ANTIGEN

14 Printed document describing chief features (10)PROSPECTUS

16 Give a name to nettle I chipped up (7)ENTITLE

18 Worthy of being regarded with esteem and respect (9)ADMIRABLE

20 A coach employed specifically for training? (4,3)RAIL CAR

22 He is real one of god�s elect (7)

24 After loss of piano, clergyman turns to light crime (5)ARSON

25 Vagrant who loves to ramble (5)TRAMP

26 Characteristic specimen (4)TYPE
From: kkotirao on Thu Sep 6 22:39:42 2007.

Across
1 It could bring the house down (10)IMMOLATION
6 Detached piece of land surrounded by water (4)ISLE
9 Prevaricating excuse (7)
10 A place in coast to play in water (7)SEALINE
12 Fortresses commanding cities (8)CITADELS
13 Projecting piece of wood to join and fasten (5) TENON
15 Fun loving scoundrel (5)ROGUE
17 Act of initiating ceremony (9)INAUGURAL
19 Plan game anew after false start (9)STRATEGEM
21 Something to bite when in deep thought? (5)NAILS
23 Expel the victim inside (5)EVICT
24 Equipment for charging liquid with gas (8)AERATING AERATORS?
27 Exactly what are needed when travelling by train (7)TICKETS
28 Courageous conduct (7)BRAVERY
29 Wraparound for Indian women (4)SARI
30 Undertaking to come in and open with a lever (10)ENTERPRISE
Down
1 Extending far down from top (4)
2 Importance of what is meant (7)MEANING
3 A lady�s name, that is all (5)LLISA
4 Being likely to have some hesitation in making offering (9)TENDERING
5 Sea so rough at the watering places (5)OASES
7 Revolving bait (7)SPINNER
8 Make ageless and everlasting (10)ETERNALISE
11 Substance stimulating production of antibodies in the blood (7)ANTIGEN
14 Printed document describing chief features (10)PROSPECTUS
16 Give a name to nettle I chipped up (7)ENTITLE
18 Worthy of being regarded with esteem and respect (9)ADMIRABLE
20 A coach employed specifically for training? (4,3)RAIL CAR
22 He is real one of god�s elect (7) ISRAELI
24 After loss of piano, clergyman turns to light crime (5)ARSON
25 Vagrant who loves to ramble (5)TRAMP
26 Characteristic specimen (4)TYPE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Sep 6 22:46:04 2007.

AERATORS was my choice too, but why would the clue speak of a singular number?
From: kkotirao on Thu Sep 6 23:34:00 2007.

Across
1 It could bring the house down (10)IMMOLATION seems to be incorrect DEMOLITION
From: kkotirao on Thu Sep 6 23:35:31 2007.

Probably, Apparatus might have been taken to mean a group of parts of equipment.
From: kkotirao on Thu Sep 6 23:39:20 2007.

10 A place in coast to play in water (7)SEALINE SEASIDE?
Ofcourse, with no impact
From: kkotirao on Thu Sep 6 23:42:28 2007.

Across
9 Prevaricating excuse (7) EVASION?

Down
1 Extending far down from top (4) DEEP
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 6 23:52:41 2007.

Down

3 A lady�s name, that is all (5) Leila ? (i.e. + all )
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Sep 7 3:43:13 2007.

Let the question marks be- till tomorrow!!!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Sep 7 22:12:27 2007.

Across

1 Checks that the ironing has been done again (9)REPRESSES

5 Forced out of straightness (4)BENT

8 Shorter signal of the two used in Morse (3)DOT

9 Where games are held every four years (7)OLIMPIA?

10 Impair fatally (3)

11 Withdrawn and uninvolved (5)ALOOF

12 Not a professional (7)AMATEUR

13 Having top news value (7)

15 Be bound by gratitude for small service (6)

17 A plank in a ship (6)

18 Mark track or path (5,2)TRACE IN

21 A strong drink

22 Swollen state of tissue (5)EDEMA

24 Fore part of hoof (3)

25 Engineers hollow shape for a tyre (7)

26 He lives away from his country (1,1,1)N R I

27 Portable weapons (4)ARMS

28 Working out at full length (9)STRAINING

Down

1 Beaming with joy or hope (7)RADIANT

2 Inner court open to the skies (5)PATIO

3 Light pieces of canvas to catch wind on square-rigged ships (8)

4 Partition between the chambers of a shell (6)

5 Narrowly lost and received a school caning (6,2,1,4)BEATEN BY A

6 Marine flatworm (9)

7 Netted crook used in lacrosse (6)ACROSS

9 Pursuivant (7,2,4)

14 He takes excessive advantage of others� needs (9)EXPLOITOR

16 Multitude of celestial bodies looking like powdered earth (8)

17 Funds for companies (6)

19 Relating to proximity (7)NEARING

20 Lack of usual social standards in group (6)

23 Mental weariness from lack of interest (5)ENNUI
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 8 0:17:09 2007.

TOUGH ONE TODAY!
Across
1 Checks that the ironing has been done again (9)REPRESSES
5 Forced out of straightness (4)BENT
8 Shorter signal of the two used in Morse (3)DOT
9 Where games are held every four years (7)OLYMPIA
10 Impair fatally (3) MAR
11 Withdrawn and uninvolved (5)ALOOF
12 Not a professional (7)AMATEUR
13 Having top news value (7)
15 Be bound by gratitude for small service (6)
17 A plank in a ship (6)
18 Mark track or path (5,2) TRACE IN ?
21 A strong drink
22 Swollen state of tissue (5)EDEMA
24 Fore part of hoof (3) TOE?
25 Engineers hollow shape for a tyre (7)
26 He lives away from his country (1,1,1)N R I
27 Portable weapons (4)ARMS
28 Working out at full length (9)STRAINING
Down
1 Beaming with joy or hope (7)RADIANT
2 Inner court open to the skies (5)PATIO
3 Light pieces of canvas to catch wind on square-rigged ships (8) SKYSAILS
4 Partition between the chambers of a shell (6) SEPTAL
5 Narrowly lost and received a school caning (6,2,1,4)BEATEN BY A
6 Marine flatworm (9) NEMERTEAN
7 Netted crook used in lacrosse (6)ACROSS CROSSE?
9 Pursuivant (7,2,4)
14 He takes excessive advantage of others� needs (9)EXPLOITOR ?
16 Multitude of celestial bodies looking like powdered earth (8) GALAXIES?
17 Funds for companies (6) EQUITY?
19 Relating to proximity (7)NEARING
20 Lack of usual social standards in group (6)
23 Mental weariness from lack of interest (5)ENNUI
MORE IN NEXT...
HOW ABOUT OTHERS' CONTRIBUTIONS? SILENT TODAY?
From: temporary sori-Observer on Sat Sep 8 0:43:17 2007.

PP
kkotirao

time illai. Neenga pOdungO.

9 DN Officer of arms?
20 DN Norman?
16 DN Stardust?
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 8 5:20:55 2007.

Welcome TN! Long time seeing you back in action....
Across
1 Checks that the ironing has been done again (9)REPRESSES
5 Forced out of straightness (4)BENT
8 Shorter signal of the two used in Morse (3)DOT
9 Where games are held every four years (7)OLYMPIA
10 Impair fatally (3) MAR
11 Withdrawn and uninvolved (5)ALOOF
12 Not a professional (7)AMATEUR
13 Having top news value (7)
15 Be bound by gratitude for small service (6) OBLIGE
17 A plank in a ship (6)
18 Mark track or path (5,2) TRACE IN ?
21 A strong drink (9) FIREWATER?
22 Swollen state of tissue (5)EDEMA
24 Fore part of hoof (3) TOE?
25 Engineers hollow shape for a tyre (7)
26 He lives away from his country (1,1,1)N R I
27 Portable weapons (4)ARMS
28 Working out at full length (9)STRAINING
Down
1 Beaming with joy or hope (7)RADIANT
2 Inner court open to the skies (5)PATIO
3 Light pieces of canvas to catch wind on square-rigged ships (8) SKYSAILS
4 Partition between the chambers of a shell (6) SEPTAL
5 Narrowly lost and received a school caning (6,2,1,4)BEATEN BY A
6 Marine flatworm (9) NEMERTEAN variant NEMERTINE
7 Netted crook used in lacrosse (6)ACROSS CROSSE?
9 Pursuivant (7,2,4)
14 He takes excessive advantage of others� needs (9)EXPLOITOR ?
16 Multitude of celestial bodies looking like powdered earth (8) GALAXIES?
17 Funds for companies (6) EQUITY?
19 Relating to proximity (7)NEARING
20 Lack of usual social standards in group (6)
23 Mental weariness from lack of interest (5)ENNUI
MORE IN NEXT...
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 8 5:22:41 2007.

13 Having top news value (7) TOPICAL
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 8 6:24:50 2007.

14 He takes excessive advantage of others� needs (9)EXPLOITOR ? PROFITEER
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 8 6:27:38 2007.

17 A plank in a ship (6) A BOARD
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 8 6:30:45 2007.

17 Funds for companies (6) EQUITY? ASSETS
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 8 22:50:04 2007.

Across

1 Tearing off, one offers no thanks (7)

5 Trade � fine one in craft at sea (7) TRAFFIC

9 Instruction to the trainee bell-ringer, 22? (4,3,5,3)

10 A food flavouring chopped for a jelly (5) ASPIC

11 Two phases involved in piecework factory, perhaps (9) SWEATSHOP

12 Girl after harp, mostly, or mouth organ (9) HAR MONICA

14 Crooked? It can get one by! (5) BONEY

15 Bond actor getting extra round in (5)MOORE

16 Greet nice comic, full of beans (9) ENERGETIC*

18 Old English beverage the sheep farmer helps to produce? (9) LAMBSWOOL

21 Time for work happened upon after retirement? (5) TEMPO?

22 Come off it! It�s what the straight man may have said (4,4,2,5) DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH

23 A NY cell disposed of without difficulty (7) CLEANLY

24 Drive in river? Harrington�s first round ending in torment (3,4)

Down

1 One stunner captivating male in charge (7)

2 A delay over staging opening night? (4,11) ---- PERFORMANCE?

3 Vegetable�s heart, OK chopped up, served about one, cold (9) ART{I C}HOKE*

4 Odds still short (5) EVENS

5 Where she will appear, given the right case? (5,4)

6 A well-bred fellow envoy (5) AGENT

7 The way a baby eats in poverty? (4,4,2,5)FROM HAND TO MOUTH

8 Dilapidated car left in outskirts of city, at little cost (7) CHEAPLY

13 Awkward choice associated with major sport (3,6) {ICE HOC}*KEY

14 A gun held by beautiful woman - pointing at game (9) BAGATELLE

15 Pleasant to listen to, MC introduces eastern pop hero to the north (7)MELODIC

17 Decrepit person failing to finish fancy needlework (7)CROCHET

19 Simple chap's offence-gets short time inside(5) SIMON

20 I'm entering illuminated border (5) LIMIT
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 8 23:57:08 2007.

Across

1 Tearing off, one offers no thanks (7) INGRATE
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 9 0:16:40 2007.

Across

24 Drive in river? Harrington�s first round ending in torment (3,4) TEE SHOT ?
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 9 0:22:38 2007.

Down

A delay over staging opening night? (4,11) LATE PERFORMANCE?
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 9 0:55:52 2007.

9 Instruction to the trainee bell-ringer, 22? (4,3,5,3) PULL THE - - - - - ONE

Down

1 One stunner captivating male in charge (7) IMPEACH ?
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 9 0:57:18 2007.

Down

A delay over staging opening night? (4,11) GULF PERFORMANCE?
From: kkotirao on Sun Sep 9 4:53:11 2007.

CONSOLIDATING TOWARDS WRAP UP
Across

1 Tearing off, one offers no thanks (7) INGRATE

5 Trade � fine one in craft at sea (7) TRAFFIC

9 Instruction to the trainee bell-ringer, 22? (4,3,5,3) PULL THE OTHER ONE

10 A food flavouring chopped for a jelly (5) ASPIC

11 Two phases involved in piecework factory, perhaps (9) SWEATSHOP

12 Girl after harp, mostly, or mouth organ (9) HAR MONICA

14 Crooked? It can get one by! (5) BONEY

15 Bond actor getting extra round in (5)MOORE

16 Greet nice comic, full of beans (9) ENERGETIC*

18 Old English beverage the sheep farmer helps to produce? (9) LAMBSWOOL

21 Time for work happened upon after retirement? (5) TEMPO?

22 Come off it! It�s what the straight man may have said (4,4,2,5) DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH

23 A NY cell disposed of without difficulty (7) CLEANLY

24 Drive in river? Harrington�s first round ending in torment (3,4) TEE SHOT?

Down

1 One stunner captivating male in charge (7) IMPEACH

2 A delay over staging opening night? (4,11) ---- PERFORMANCE?

3 Vegetable�s heart, OK chopped up, served about one, cold (9) ART{I C}HOKE*

4 Odds still short (5) EVENS

5 Where she will appear, given the right case? (5,4) TITLE PAGE

6 A well-bred fellow envoy (5) AGENT

7 The way a baby eats in poverty? (4,4,2,5)FROM HAND TO MOUTH

8 Dilapidated car left in outskirts of city, at little cost (7) CHEAPLY

13 Awkward choice associated with major sport (3,6) {ICE HOC}*KEY

14 A gun held by beautiful woman - pointing at game (9) BAGATELLE

15 Pleasant to listen to, MC introduces eastern pop hero to the north (7)MELODIC

17 Decrepit person failing to finish fancy needlework (7)CROCHET

19 Simple chap's offence-gets short time inside(5) SIMON

20 I'm entering illuminated border (5) LIMIT
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Sep 9 5:07:43 2007.

Great!
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 9 6:27:03 2007.

Down

2 A delay over staging opening night? (4,11) GALA PERFORMANCE?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Sep 9 6:46:23 2007.

Wait till next Sunday!!!
From: kkotirao on Sun Sep 9 8:05:45 2007.

NO NEED TO WAIT TILL NEXT SUNDAY~
Down

2 A delay over staging opening night? (4,11) GALA PERFORMANCE?

It is perfectly correct! A LAG(for delay) Performance is the key
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Sep 9 20:34:49 2007.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Sep 9 21:52:28 2007.

Across

1 When to provide amenity suitably disposed (2,3,4)

6 Anxieties that often plague people (5)CARES

9 Pay person�s expenses (7)

10 Fitting in sequence (2,5)IN ORDER

11 Bright golden auburn colour (6)

12 An angel (6)

15 Gun in bow or stern while chasing (5,5)

16 Borrowed time? (4)DEBT

18 Cook by simmering (4)STEW

19 Surname of a set of relatives (6,4)FAMILY NAME

23 With some hesitation i claim the white fur coat (6)ERMINE

25 Endow with qualities (6)

28 Hesitates indecisively (7)DITHERS

29 Indefatigable worker devouring citrus fruit for sustenance (7)ALIMENT

30 Perch for a bird (5)ROOST

31 A sound defeat (9)SLAUGHTER

Down

1 He lives in the world�s largest continent (7)AFRICAN

2 Decide dispute (9)

3 Charge made for use of enclosed ground (7)

4 Notion in the mind (4)IDEA

5 Departure from stage (4)EXIT

6 Cover to protect young plants (6)

7 We can�t see what it provides for entertainment (5)

8 Biblical reptile (7)SERPENT

13 Mad on roaming from place to place (5)NOMAD

14 Place immediately under roof (5)ATTIC

17 Decree to make a law (9)ENACTMENT

18 He has hands continuously in his pocket (7)SPENDER

20 Screaming from pain (7)YELLING

21 One who has the right to choose by voting (7)ELECTOR

22 Small arthropod (6)

24 Favourite saying of a sect (5)MOTTO

26 Egyptian goddess(4)ISIS

27 Factual information (4)DATA
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 9 22:33:31 2007.

Down

7 We can�t see what it provides for entertainment (5) RADIO

1820 Screaming from pain (7) YELPING ?
From: kkotirao on Sun Sep 9 23:26:17 2007.

Across

1 When to provide amenity suitably disposed (2,3,4) AT ANY TIME
6 Anxieties that often plague people (5)CARES
9 Pay person�s expenses (7)
10 Fitting in sequence (2,5)IN ORDER
11 Bright golden auburn colour (6)
12 An angel (6)
15 Gun in bow or stern while chasing (5,5)
16 Borrowed time? (4)DEBT LENT?
18 Cook by simmering (4)STEW
19 Surname of a set of relatives (6,4)FAMILY NAME
23 With some hesitation i claim the white fur coat (6)ERMINE
25 Endow with qualities (6)
28 Hesitates indecisively (7)DITHERS
29 Indefatigable worker devouring citrus fruit for sustenance (7)ALIMENT
30 Perch for a bird (5)ROOST
31 A sound defeat (9)SLAUGHTER
Down
1 He lives in the world�s largest continent (7)AFRICAN
2 Decide dispute (9) ARBITRATE?
3 Charge made for use of enclosed ground (7)
4 Notion in the mind (4)IDEA
5 Departure from stage (4)EXIT
6 Cover to protect young plants (6) CLOCHE
7 We can�t see what it provides for entertainment (5) RADIO
8 Biblical reptile (7)SERPENT
13 Mad on roaming from place to place (5)NOMAD
14 Place immediately under roof (5)ATTIC
17 Decree to make a law (9)ENACTMENT
18 He has hands continuously in his pocket (7)SPENDER
20 Screaming from pain (7)YELLING
21 One who has the right to choose by voting (7)ELECTOR
22 Small arthropod (6) INSECT
24 Favourite saying of a sect (5)MOTTO
26 Egyptian goddess(4)ISIS
27 Factual information (4)DATA
MORE IN NEXT..
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 9 23:44:23 2007.

Across

1 When to provide amenity suitably disposed (2,3,4) AT TOP PRICE ?

25 Endow with qualities (6) CLOTHE ?
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 9 23:51:43 2007.

oops ! sorry for 1 across. I dont know what I was thinking
From: kkotirao on Sun Sep 9 23:52:01 2007.

11 Bright golden auburn colour (6) CHROME
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 10 0:26:50 2007.

12 An angel (6) THRONE?
From: rockzidane on Mon Sep 10 0:32:37 2007.

Across

9 Pay person�s expenses (7) IMBURSE

11 Bright golden auburn colour (6) TITIAN
12 An angel (6)
15 Gun in bow or stern while chasing (5,5)

Down
1 He lives in the world�s largest continent (7) ASIATIC
2 Decide dispute (9) ARBITRATE
3 Charge made for use of enclosed ground (7) YARDAGE
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 10 0:38:22 2007.

Good thinking about Asiatic, Rockzidane!
From: rockzidane on Mon Sep 10 0:39:03 2007.

Across

15 Gun in bow or stern while chasing (5,5) CHASE _O_T_ ?
From: rockzidane on Mon Sep 10 0:42:12 2007.

Thanks kkotirao. Learnt so much from you .
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 10 0:54:16 2007.

15 Gun in bow or stern while chasing (5,5) CHASE _O_T_ ? CHASE BOATS could be the answer
From: rockzidane on Mon Sep 10 1:14:00 2007.

Across

12 An angel (6) THRONE
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 10 1:18:59 2007.

THRONE already given
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Sep 10 1:33:10 2007.

1 When to provide amenity suitably disposed (2,3,4) AT ANY TIME

I fail to understand how throne means angel!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Sep 10 2:14:38 2007.

Got confused after reading some answers in the Orkut cwd community!
6ac-FEARS making 7dn-AUDIO. Is this going to give better answers for 6dn & 12ac?
From: rockzidane on Mon Sep 10 2:14:51 2007.

Hi pavalamani pragasam !

thrones was The third of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Sep 10 2:17:01 2007.

Thanx, rockzidane! Kindly explain my doubts in my previous post!
From: rockzidane on Mon Sep 10 2:31:04 2007.

hi ! pavalamani pragasam

FEARS can be a good alternate but CLOCHE fits 6 down very well.By the same logic, RADIO too fits in its slot.
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 10 22:36:00 2007.

Across

1 Grader at work in the garment industry (3,5) RAG TRADE

5 Floodgate for all to see in part (6) SLUICE

9 Making out some staining? (8)SPOTTING

10 Marc is breaking down the superiority theory (6) RACISM

12 Ceremony proper on the radio (4) RITE

13 Comment about objective of heir (10) DESCENDANT

15 Fellow has art representation of sacred text (6)

17 Draw woman who�s just about right (5) EVOKE

20 Avoid woman carrying publicity material (5) EVADE

21 Infuriate poor General who�s lost his leg (6) ENRAGE

24 Associate follows reviewer seriously (10)

27 King in India open to return (4)RAJA

29 Inserted one coin at last with face back (6)

30 Rapturous about city being in equilibrium (8) ECSTATIC

31 Keener gymnast reveals power (6) ENERGY

32 What elders were when young (8)CHILDREN?

Down

1 Assemble again at a holiday place? (6) RESORT

2 Mole, for example? Good to throw off scent (6) GROTTO

3 Penned the first letter off in mechanical repetition (4 ROTE

4 Simpleton gets artist out of imprisonment (5) DUNCE

6 Discover 50 near circle (5)LEARN

7 I am at it � taking up roster to copier (8) IMITATOR

8 MES tie-in produces aversions (8) ENMITIES

11 City hangout is sweet (6)

14 With it, News Editor is sound (4)

16 Surgeon�s saw annoys parent (6)

17 To have advantage, don�t begin to hem and haw (4)EDGE

18 Picture of the French writer (8)

19 These protuberances are on anyone�s tongue (8)

22 Frisky desire to get on (6) WANTON

23 Not enough reason to interrupt copper at group meeting (6) CAUCUS

25 Decoration on cake tempting ten in a hurry to leave (5) ICING

26 Cry wildly in U.S. city for a fabric (5)

28 And others in modified tale(2,2) ET AL
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Sep 10 22:46:51 2007.

Across

1 Grader at work in the garment industry (3,5)RAG TRADER?

5 Floodgate for all to see in part (6)SLUICE

9 Making out some staining? (8)SPOTTING

10 Marc is breaking down the superiority theory (6)RACISM

12 Ceremony proper on the radio (4)RITE

13 Comment about objective of heir (10)

15 Fellow has art representation of sacred text (6)

17 Draw woman who�s just about right (5)

20 Avoid woman carrying publicity material (5)EVADE

21 Infuriate poor General who�s lost his leg (6)ENRAGE

24 Associate follows reviewer seriously (10)

27 King in India open to return (4)AJAR/RAJA?

29 Inserted one coin at last with face back (6)

30 Rapturous about city being in equilibrium (8)ECSTATIC

31 Keener gymnast reveals power (6)ENERGY

32 What elders were when young (8) SAPLINGS

Down

1 Assemble again at a holiday place? (6)RESORT

2 Mole, for example? Good to throw off scent (6)

3 Penned the first letter off in mechanical repetition (4)ROTE

4 Simpleton gets artist out of imprisonment (5)

6 Discover 50 near circle (5)LEARN

7 I am at it � taking up roster to copier (8)IMITATOR

8 MES tie-in produces aversions (8)ENMITIES

11 City hangout is sweet (6)

14 With it, News Editor is sound (4)SANE?

16 Surgeon�s saw annoys parent (6)

17 To have advantage, don�t begin to hem and haw (4)EDGE

18 Picture of the French writer (8)

19 These protuberances are on anyone�s tongue (8)

22 Frisky desire to get on (6)

23 Not enough reason to interrupt copper at group meeting (6)

25 Decoration on cake tempting ten in a hurry to leave (5)ICING

26 Cry wildly in U.S. city for a fabric (5)

28 And others in modified tale (2,2)ET AL
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 10 22:47:35 2007.

ACROSS
15 Fellow has art representation of sacred text (6) MANTRA

DOWN
16 Surgeon�s saw annoys parent (6) TREPAN
From: rockzidane on Mon Sep 10 22:48:34 2007.

Across

1 Grader at work in the garment industry (3,5) RAG TRADE

5 Floodgate for all to see in part (6) SLUICE

9 Making out some staining? (8)

10 Marc is breaking down the superiority theory (6) RACISM

12 Ceremony proper on the radio (4) RITE ?

13 Comment about objective of heir (10) DESCENDANT

15 Fellow has art representation of sacred text (6) MANTRA

17 Draw woman who�s just about right (5) EVOKE

20 Avoid woman carrying publicity material (5) EVADE

21 Infuriate poor General who�s lost his leg (6) ENRAGE

24 Associate follows reviewer seriously (10) CRITICALLY

27 King in India open to return (4) RAJA

29 Inserted one coin at last with face back (6) INLAID

30 Rapturous about city being in equilibrium (8) ECSTATIC

31 Keener gymnast reveals power (6)

32 What elders were when young (8)

Down

1 Assemble again at a holiday place? ( 6 ) RESORT
2 Mole, for example? Good to throw off scent (6)

3 Penned the first letter off in mechanical repetition (4)

4 Simpleton gets artist out of imprisonment (5) DUNCE

6 Discover 50 near circle (5) LEARN

7 I am at it � taking up roster to copier (8) IMITATOR

8 MES tie-in produces aversions (8) ENMITIES

11 City hangout is sweet (6) ECLAIR

14 With it, News Editor is sound (4)

16 Surgeon�s saw annoys parent (6) TREPAN

17 To have advantage, don�t begin to hem and haw (4) EDGE

18 Picture of the French writer (8)

19 These protuberances are on anyone�s tongue (8)

22 Frisky desire to get on (6) WANTON

23 Not enough reason to interrupt copper at group meeting (6)

25 Decoration on cake tempting ten in a hurry to leave (5) ICING

26 Cry wildly in U.S. city for a fabric (5) LYCRA

28 And others in modified tale (2,2) ET AL
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 10 22:51:34 2007.

ACROSS

24 Associate follows reviewer seriously (10) CRITIC ALLY
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 10 22:59:16 2007.

18 Picture of the French writer (8) DE SCRIBE
From: rockzidane on Mon Sep 10 23:03:05 2007.

Down

2 Mole, for example? Good to throw off scent (6) GROWTH
From: rockzidane on Mon Sep 10 23:06:35 2007.

Across

31 Keener gymnast reveals power (6) ENERGY

Down

1

19 These protuberances are on anyone�s tongue (8) LABIALAE ?

23 Not enough reason to interrupt copper at group meeting (6)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Sep 10 23:18:42 2007.

23 Not enough reason to interrupt copper at group meeting (6) CAUCUS

Very interesting, clever clues today!
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 11 0:20:54 2007.

Most of them are posted by me earlier...
Friends might have missed to see...
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Sep 11 0:24:14 2007.

This is a very old, common greivance- later posters ignoring previous posts!
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 11 0:29:56 2007.
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 11 1:05:48 2007.

Down

19 These protuberances are on anyone�s tongue (8) LABIALAE ? correction PAPILLAE
From: runa74 on Tue Sep 11 21:32:53 2007.

Had been off the forum as I was busy moving home and in addition, didn't have an internet connection till a couple of days ago...
....hopefully I will be back on a daily basis again!

Across

1 Right, ace curls up in a relaxed manner as it�s dim (11) CREPUSCULAR

9 Ad - : till it becomes boring (7) NAUSEUM

10 Telling, novel device to catch fish (4-3) GILL NET

11 Riled about one reluctant to work (5) IDLER

12 What produces an effect basically (4,5)

13 Bird, for example, on top of tree (5) EGRET

15 Describing a certain measure of footing in muddy ground or water (5-4) ANKLE DEEP

18 They have top job in poor housing (9)

21 Glue over top of envelope (5) PASTE

22 How punchers party? (4,1,4) HAVE A BASH

24 Yale featured in Tirunelveli hut (5)ELIHU

26 Investigate about cough in northern State (5,2)

27 Short piece about variety of Atma�s rice (7) BASMATI

28 The listener of the heart? (11)STETHESCOPE

Down

1 Temperate land mass (9) CONTINENT?

2 Without it, one is peerless (5) EQUAL

3 Steady! Ruin crate that is rocking! (9) UNERRATIC

4 Copper and doctor on AIR hook-up on county in the Lake District (7) CUMBRIA

5 Can�t a handyman do this? (7)

6 Widow doesn�t complete presenting the curio (5) RELIC?

7 Consumers at the bottom of the line (3-5) END USERS

8 By the way, you old ones might get this eye complaint (4) STYE

14 The mirror that affords you hindsight (4-4) REAR VIEW

16 Says they are on the railway track (9) EXPRESSES

17 It goes with pride in literature (9) PREJUDICE

19 Instance produced out of a politician the Spanish lifted up (7) EXAMPLE

20 Hi! A bash brings to life a lady (7) SAHIBAH

22 Journalistic drudge cut up (4)

23 If into its side this is sunk, a startled jumbo may move into action (5)

25 I had toured round a U.S. state (5) IDAHO
From: Chaturvasi on Tue Sep 11 21:56:18 2007.

Am leaving the Down segment to the IST zoners...

Across

1 Right, ace curls up in a relaxed manner as it�s dim (11) CREPUSCULAR

9 Ad ___ : till it becomes boring (7) NAUSEUM

10 Telling, novel device to catch fish (4-3) GILL NET

11 Riled about one reluctant to work (5) IDLER

12 What produces an effect basically (4,5) ROOT CAUSE

13 Bird, for example, on top of tree (5) EGRET

15 Describing a certain measure of footing in muddy ground or water (5-4) ANKLE DEEP

18 They have top job in poor housing (9) THATCHERS

21 Glue over top of envelope (5) PASTE

22 How punchers party? (4,1,4) HAVE A BASH

24 Yale featured in Tirunelveli hut (5) ELIHU

26 Investigate about cough in northern State (5,2) CHECK UP

27 Short piece about variety of Atma�s rice (7) BASMATI

28 The listener of the heart? (11)STETHESCOPE
From: rockzidane on Tue Sep 11 22:08:42 2007.

Down

5 Can�t a handyman do this? (7) LEGWORK

22 Journalistic drudge cut up (4) HACK

23 If into its side this is sunk, a startled jumbo may move into action (5) ANKUS
From: rockzidane on Tue Sep 11 22:13:48 2007.

Welcome back runa74 ! Congratulations for the new home
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Sep 11 22:22:33 2007.

My day has been made cheerful!
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 11 23:21:28 2007.

Congrats to RUNA74 for the home-coming!
From: runa74 on Wed Sep 12 9:47:52 2007.

Thank you all for your wishes.
From: runa74 on Wed Sep 12 22:10:52 2007.

Across

1 Dispense with teasing remark on cut of pork (5,3)

6 Quarrel with old man in the street (4) SPAT

9 Spite Celia running after the married (6) MALICE

10 Boy swamped by influence may challenge to a duel (4,3)

13 He will fix things that are out of service (9) REPAIRMAN

14 Hundred and fifty transiting through a street in France fell (5) CRUEL

15 Fellow, unknown, is curtailed (4)

16 Dismiss cheaply and quickly (7,3)

19 Radio is working: what 13 did (3,2,5)

21 Mark site (4)

24 Sway to jazz (5) SWING

25 Where one might assemble to hear strains (5,4) MUSIC ROOM/HALL

26 We amble to extract a poor man�s single possession (3-4)

27 Perches with Australian animal on small back-street (6) ROOSTS

28 Carry straight into temple (4) TOTE

29 U.S. petrol (8) GASOLINE

Down

2 Where there might be a sportive, little charge (7)

3 Fruit � one�s dropped in the wet weather (6) RAISIN

4 What he produces is for the pipers (9)

5 It goes with eggs on the British breakfast table (5) BACON

7 Nearly profuse for a short time about a British Minister involved in a 1960s scandal (7) PROFUMO

8 Gossip is bird let spread story about game (6,6) TITTLE TATTLE

11 Place bar at end of ledge (6)

12 First person under police scrutiny after a crime (5,7) PRIME SUSPECT

17 New rate certain for opening stock of valuable objects (9) TREASURES

18 Somehow imagine there�s no beginning to puzzle (6)

20 Spear royal I had hidden in the shelter (7)

22 Pa on the new carriage (7)

23 Educate a group of drinkers (6) SCHOOL

25 Even a little woman might desire this partner (2,3)
From: kkotirao on Wed Sep 12 23:07:08 2007.

Across
1 Dispense with teasing remark on cut of pork (5,3)
6 Quarrel with old man in the street (4) SPAT
9 Spite Celia running after the married (6) MALICE
10 Boy swamped by influence may challenge to a duel (4,3)
13 He will fix things that are out of service (9) REPAIRMAN
14 Hundred and fifty transiting through a street in France fell (5) CRUEL
15 Fellow, unknown, is curtailed (4) MANX?
16 Dismiss cheaply and quickly (7,3)
19 Radio is working: what 13 did (3,2,5) SET IN TUNES?
21 Mark site (4) SPOT
24 Sway to jazz (5) SWING
25 Where one might assemble to hear strains (5,4) MUSIC HALL
26 We amble to extract a poor man�s single possession (3-4) EWE LAMB
27 Perches with Australian animal on small back-street (6) ROOSTS
28 Carry straight into temple (4) TOTE
29 U.S. petrol (8) GASOLINE
Down
2 Where there might be a sportive, little charge (7)
3 Fruit � one�s dropped in the wet weather (6) RAISIN
4 What he produces is for the pipers (9)
5 It goes with eggs on the British breakfast table (5) BACON
7 Nearly profuse for a short time about a British Minister involved in a 1960s scandal (7) PROFUMO
8 Gossip is bird let spread story about game (6,6) TITTLE TATTLE
11 Place bar at end of ledge (6)
12 First person under police scrutiny after a crime (5,7) PRIME SUSPECT
17 New rate certain for opening stock of valuable objects (9) TREASURES
18 Somehow imagine there�s no beginning to puzzle (6) ENIGMA
20 Spear royal I had hidden in the shelter (7)
22 Pa on the new carriage (7) PHAETON
23 Educate a group of drinkers (6) SCHOOL
25 Even a little woman might desire this partner (2,3) MY BAG
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 13 0:21:09 2007.

Across
1 Dispense with teasing remark on cut of pork (5,3) SPARE RIB
10 Boy swamped by influence may challenge to a duel (4,3) CALL OUT
16 Dismiss cheaply and quickly (7,3) SKITTLE OUT ?
19 Radio is working: what 13 did (3,2,5) SET IN ORDER

Down
2 Where there might be a sportive, little charge (7) PLAY PEN

4 What he produces is for the pipers (9) REEDMAKER

11 Place bar at end of ledge (6) LOCALE

20 Spear royal I had hidden in the shelter (7) TRIDENT
From: Chaturvasi on Thu Sep 13 2:11:42 2007.

Down

25 Even a little woman might desire this partner (2,3) MR BIG
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Sep 13 2:41:13 2007.

C-Vasi, I got it right!
From: snarimetla on Thu Sep 13 17:13:28 2007.

1 Paucity for a brief period (8) SHORTAGE

5 Does something so the play�s is on (4,2)

9 Fighter unable to get wine (7)

10 Copper, novice, on trip abroad to catch the perpetrator (7)

11 Come between one priest and another (9) INTERPOSE

12 Organisation in India chanted hosanna at first (5)

13 Closes tips (4)

14 Discontinues meeting with professional villains (9) PROROGUES

17 Local newspaper items outside city; they display data (3,6) BAR GRAPHS?

19 During the fall, it comes down with its likes (4)

23 News agency on back-street covers military groupings (5) UNITS

24 Kind of reasoning suggests Pipe 4 is in the river (9)

25 View reveals nothing on the wing (7) OPINION?

26 Daily gets back to one vehicle (7)

27 Tarzan and more of his ilk (6) APEMEN

28 Segregated? So detail needs to be furnished (8)

Down

1 Prophet holds a boy near the Marina (8)

2 Ignored nothing with hand cover (7)

3 In which cha is brewed and from which it is served (3,3)

4 Become practised � what you should be able to do to lift something (3,4,4,2) GET YOUR HAND ON?

6 It identifies the broadcaster or transmitter (4,4) CALL SIGN

7 Yes, worried about call for something needed to give a shot (7)

8 Improvised chat within the limits of Pondicherry is uneven in quality (6)

10 If you do, nothing will hinder your progress aboard (5,3,5)

15 Piece from a boiled breakfast item (3,5) EGG SLICE?

16 Moved by Air Force setting right defect (8)

18 Foolish when I take up one less than ten (7) ASININE

20 One appears in fresh titles as being snobbish (7)

21 Gold in the atmosphere at dawn (7)

22 Careless writing by small creep (6)
From: runa74 on Thu Sep 13 21:25:33 2007.

10 Copper, novice, on trip abroad to catch the perpetrator (7) CULPRIT

12 Organisation in India chanted hosanna at first (5)

13 Closes tips (4) ENDS?

19 During the fall, it comes down with its likes (4) LEAF

24 Kind of reasoning suggests Pipe 4 is in the river (9) DEDUCTION

26 Daily gets back to one vehicle (7)

28 Segregated? So detail needs to be furnished (8) ISOLATED

Down

1 Prophet holds a boy near the Marina (8)

2 Ignored nothing with hand cover (7)

3 In which cha is brewed and from which it is served (3,3) TEA URN

7 Yes, worried about call for something needed to give a shot (7)

8 Improvised chat within the limits of Pondicherry is uneven in quality (6) PATCHY

10 If you do, nothing will hinder your progress aboard (5,3,5) CLEAR THE -----

20 One appears in fresh titles as being snobbish (7) ELITIST

21 Gold in the atmosphere at dawn (7) AURORA

22 Careless writing by small creep (6) SCRAWL
From: runa74 on Thu Sep 13 21:27:34 2007.

across

12 Organisation in India chanted hosanna at first (5) SANGH
From: runa74 on Thu Sep 13 21:30:21 2007.

ACROSS

5 Does something so the play�s is on (4,2) ACTS UP

DOWN

7 Yes, Worried about call for something needed to give a shot (7) SYRINGE
From: runa74 on Thu Sep 13 21:39:57 2007.

DOWN

2 Ignored nothing with hand cover (7) OMITTED?
From: runa74 on Thu Sep 13 21:48:51 2007.

DOWN

10 If you do, nothing will hinder your progress aboard (5,3,5) CLEAR THE DECKS
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 13 22:07:47 2007.

Across

9 Fighter unable to get wine (7) ALICANT

Down

1 Prophet holds a boy near the Marina (8) SEASIDER
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 13 22:30:35 2007.

Across

26 Daily gets back to one vehicle (7) CHARIOT
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Sep 13 22:38:30 2007.

24 Kind of reasoning suggests Pipe 4 is in the river (9)DEDUCTIVE

That makes 16dn AFFECTED!

Fast work, friends!
From: kkotirao on Thu Sep 13 22:50:01 2007.

Good show, congrats to all!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Sep 14 23:34:38 2007.

Across

1 Work theatrically? (7)

5 Riddle about place of esteem (6)

9 Striking effect of leader of Chennai caught in tangled tale (5)ECLAT

10 When the game continues so as to reach a decision (5,4)

11 Depositor is back outside, crestfallen, in ruin (7)

12 Carry out an order to hang (7)EXECUTE

13 You don�t call her chesswoman! (5)QUEEN

14 Maintain letters to union get delayed (9) POSTULATE

16 �Soft�, �simple�, �smooth�� (4,5)EASY WORDS

19 Uniform colour (5)KHAKI

21 The more intricate proposition (7)THEOREM

23 Puts �aha� effect if it is necessary (2,1,4)AT A PUSH

24 About an old part of Chennai enjoying the nightlife (2,3,4)

25 Nothing pleasant where winter skaters sport (2,3)ON ICE

26 Guard dispatched to the lines (6)

27 They are prescribed by doctors to saints after work (7)

Down

1 This clue is debatable! Ready to give answer? (4,2,8) QUESTION

2 Make greater call for real gen (7)ENLARGE

3 Hunter gets official minutes on one movement (7)

4 Sign that you�re looking at something that has astonished you (3-6)

5 Fasten again onto eight coming up outside GH (2-3)

6 Level out at great heights? (7)PLATEAU

7 Journey to an ancient city, one in the north-east (7)

8 Princely title for a quiet, lofty peak in the Himalayas? (6,8)SERENE HIGHNESS

15 Maintained that the corrupt are swamping a superpower (9)SUSTAINED

17 It may appear to frighten the mortals (7)SPECTRE

18 Harry in much discomfort or mental agony (7)

19 Hooters are unknown in the middle (7)

20 A master employing the droll (7)

22 Low on the limits of Derby is sullen (5)MOODY
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Sep 14 23:36:29 2007.

Tomorrow holiday! No issue of The Hindu! After that my holiday continues for a few more days.....touring!!!
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 15 1:22:18 2007.

GREETINGS ON THE HOLY DAY!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS..PP MADAM!
Across
1 Work theatrically? (7) OPERATE
5 Riddle about place of esteem (6) REPUTE
9 Striking effect of leader of Chennai caught in tangled tale (5)ECLAT
10 When the game continues so as to reach a decision (5,4) EXTRA TIME
11 Depositor is back outside, crestfallen, in ruin (7) TORPEDO
12 Carry out an order to hang (7)EXECUTE
13 You don�t call her chesswoman! (5)QUEEN?
14 Maintain letters to union get delayed (9) POSTULATE
16 �Soft�, �simple�, �smooth�� (4,5)EASY WORDS LIKE TERMS
19 Uniform colour (5)KHAKI
21 The more intricate proposition (7)THEOREM
23 Puts �aha� effect if it is necessary (2,1,4)AT A PUSH
24 About an old part of Chennai enjoying the nightlife (2,3,4) ON THE MOON?
25 Nothing pleasant where winter skaters sport (2,3)ON ICE
26 Guard dispatched to the lines (6) SENT RY
27 They are prescribed by doctors to saints after work (7) DOSAGES
Down
1 This clue is debatable! Ready to give answer? (4,2,8) QUESTION OPEN TO SOLUTION
2 Make greater call for real gen (7)ENLARGE
3 Hunter gets official minutes on one movement (7)
4 Sign that you�re looking at something that has astonished you (3-6) EYE POPPER
5 Fasten again onto eight coming up outside GH (2-3) RE TIE
6 Level out at great heights? (7)PLATEAU
7 Journey to an ancient city, one in the north-east (7) TRIPURA
8 Princely title for a quiet, lofty peak in the Himalayas? (6,8)SERENE HIGHNESS
15 Maintained that the corrupt are swamping a superpower (9)SUSTAINED
17 It may appear to frighten the mortals (7)SPECTRE ?
18 Harry in much discomfort or mental agony (7) TORMENT
19 Hooters are unknown in the middle (7)
20 A master employing the droll (7) A M USING
22 Low on the limits of Derby is sullen (5)MOODY
MORE IN NEXT...BUSY WITH VINAYAKA POOJA!
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 15 1:28:38 2007.

Across
13 You don�t call her chesswoman! (5)QUEEN CORRECT!
Down
1 This clue is debatable! Ready to give answer? (4,2,8) QUESTION OPEN TO QUESTION
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 15 1:28:38 2007.

Across
13 You don�t call her chesswoman! (5)QUEEN CORRECT!
16 �Soft�, �simple�, �smooth�� (4,5)EASY TERMS
Down
1 This clue is debatable! Ready to give answer? (4,2,8) QUESTION OPEN TO QUESTION
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Sep 15 1:34:05 2007.

Across

24 About an old part of Chennai enjoying the nightlife (2,3,4) ON THE TOWN

Down

3 Hunter gets official minutes on one movement (7) ACTA EON

19 Hooters are unknown in the middle (7) KLAXONS

Happy festival! Happy holidays!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Sep 15 6:14:37 2007.

Thanx, kkotirao & C-Vasi!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Sep 16 22:22:13 2007.

Across

1 Erecting a structure (8)BUILDING

5 Jumped to see old Hindi actor in Singapore (6)

10 Southern chief ministers accept his involvement in discords (7)SCHISMS

11 A religious dignitary I take on is non-analytic (1,6)

12 Not wide strait (6)NARROW

13 What you could be doing with Windows is a theme in fiction (8)

15 It�s a reincarnation of goddess (4)SITA

16 Bloomers will be aplenty in this exhibition (6,4)

18 More than what one bargained for? (10)

20 A right gained by my girl (4)

23 Ready to undertake a fight (2,2,4)

24 � � � later, alligator�(3,3)SEE YOU

26 Briefly extracted from a passage in a Wordsworth poem (2,1,4)IN A WORD

27 � � � bad�: almost good (3,4)NOT VERY

28 Sorting out waste at front-yard is laborious (6)SWEATY

29 Beauty treatment may widen such eyes (5-3)

Down

1 The course to learn economics and management (8,7)BUSINESS STUDIES

2 Benefit from will power after someone leaves (7)INHERIT

3 Dictator with son in storehouse (6)DESPOT

4 Serious � without a flap home is made! (4)NEST

6 Railway employee carries one Orient curtain (8)

7 Put an end to a nonsense about the Italian showing up (7)

8 The dress that you wear when you leave home (5-4,6)

9 True, a claw is damaged. What the cats do! (9)

14 Not describing how filthy lucre is obtained? (5-4)

17 Escape and erupt (5,3)

19 Does he fight for a personal cause? (7)

21 Nonetheless, don�t open several passages (7)

22 Matches inner garment when applicable (6)

25 Nothing creeps up a plant (4)
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 16 22:31:44 2007.

Across

16 Bloomers will be aplenty in this exhibition (6,4) FLOWER SHOW

20 A right gained by my girl (4) MARY

23 Ready to undertake a fight (2,2,4) UP IN ARMS

27 � � � bad�: almost good (3,4) NOT HALF ?

Down

6 Railway employee carries one Orient curtain (8) LITGUARD ?

9 True, a claw is damaged. What the cats do! (9) CATERWAUL

17 Escape and erupt (5,3) BREAK OUT

19 Does he fight for a personal cause? (7) PRIVATE

21 Nonetheless, don�t open several passages (7) ANYWAYS
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 17 0:28:23 2007.

Across
1 Erecting a structure (8)BUILDING
5 Jumped to see old Hindi actor in Singapore (6) S PRAN G
10 Southern chief ministers accept his involvement in discords (7)SCHISMS
11 A religious dignitary I take on is non-analytic (1,6)
12 Not wide strait (6)NARROW
13 What you could be doing with Windows is a theme in fiction (8)
15 It�s a reincarnation of goddess (4)SITA
16 Bloomers will be aplenty in this exhibition (6,4) FLOWER SHOW
18 More than what one bargained for? (10)
20 A right gained by my girl (4) MARY
23 Ready to undertake a fight (2,2,4) UP IN ARMS
24 � � � later, alligator�(3,3)SEE YOU
26 Briefly extracted from a passage in a Wordsworth poem (2,1,4)IN A WORD
27 � � � bad�: almost good (3,4) NOT VERY?
28 Sorting out waste at front-yard is laborious (6)SWEATY
29 Beauty treatment may widen such eyes (5-3)
Down
1 The course to learn economics and management (8,7)BUSINESS STUDIES
2 Benefit from will power after someone leaves (7)INHERIT
3 Dictator with son in storehouse (6)DESPOT
4 Serious � without a flap home is made! (4)NEST
6 Railway employee carries one Orient curtain (8) PORTIERE
7 Put an end to a nonsense about the Italian showing up (7) ABOLISH
8 The dress that you wear when you leave home (5-4,6)
9 True, a claw is damaged. What the cats do! (9) CATERWAUL
14 Not describing how filthy lucre is obtained? (5-4)
17 Escape and erupt (5,3) BREAK OUT
19 Does he fight for a personal cause? (7) PRIVATE
21 Nonetheless, don�t open several passages (7) ANYWAYS ANYROAD?
22 Matches inner garment when applicable (6)
25 Nothing creeps up a plant (4)
MORE IN NEXT...
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 17 0:29:30 2007.

11 A religious dignitary I take on is non-analytic (1,6) A PRIORI
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 17 0:42:59 2007.

29 Beauty treatment may widen such eyes (5-3) CLOSE SET
DOWN
21 Nonetheless, don�t open several passages (7) ANYWAYS is right
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 17 0:50:24 2007.

25 Nothing creeps up a plant (4) ANIL
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 17 1:14:33 2007.

27 � � � bad�: almost good (3,4) NOT HALF is right
DOWN
8 The dress that you wear when you leave home (5-4,6) GOING AWAY OUTFIT?
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 17 1:27:53 2007.

27 � � � bad�: almost good (3,4) NOT HALF is right
DOWN
8 The dress that you wear when you leave home (5-4,6) GOING AWAY OUTFIT?
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 17 4:59:52 2007.

18 More than what one bargained for? (10) SUPERVALUE
From: runa74 on Mon Sep 17 21:52:56 2007.

Across

1 Pass, momentarily failed, then broke down totally (9) COLLAPSED

6 Money of the French Tom (5)

9 Father to employ, after a short break (5) PAUSE

10 Brings down the headland in the painting (9) LANDSCAPE?

11 Real Madrid members found on the wing (3,7) RED ADMIRAL

12 Don river (4)

14 The person he favours is sure to get cross (7)

15 Gives support to the next person (7)

17 Opposes unsound sisters (7) RESISTS

19 Caught Irene exciting desire on others (7)

20 Throw stones, then hide (4) PELT

22 Consequently not the first to arrive (10) THEREAFTER

25 Primer hidden here on the person (9)

26 Peach in pot (5)

27 Remove the written evidence (5) ERASE

28 Not right for Englishmen to try to scare minister�s assistant (9) SECRETARY

Down

1 Bound to see the accountant through (5) CAPER

2 Washerwoman in city shed (9) LAUNDRESS?

3 Actions Ted employed as story teller (10) ANECDOTIST

4 Old sire turns out as a private (7) SOLDIER

5 Rejected items put out down aisle (7)

6 Outwit a good looker, so to say (4)

7 Many blame the box (5)

8 He wonders if he or I will get through. The rest retreated (9)

13 A dear little fish, but it needs a sharp fork (5,5) ACUTE ANGLE

14 Transport in French trap rebuilt by the river (9)

16 Taking action in disorder � a bloomer (9)

18 Trains dolphins in groups (7) SCHOOLS

19 Vagrant with exceptionally rare muscular trouble (7) ERRATIC

21 Girl involved in surly diatribe (5) LYDIA

23 Liable to cause a mishap (5) RISKY

24 Man losing his way gets the bird (4)
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 18 0:38:04 2007.

ONLY NOW I REALIZE THAT THE POWER WENT OFF HERE BEFORE MY SOLUTION WAS POSTED!
Across
1 Pass, momentarily failed, then broke down totally (9) COLLAPSED
6 Money of the French Tom (5) DUCAT
9 Father to employ, after a short break (5) PAUSE
10 Brings down the headland in the painting (9) LANDSCAPE?
11 Real Madrid members found on the wing (3,7) RED ADMIRAL
12 Don river (4) WEAR
14 The person he favours is sure to get cross (7)
15 Gives support to the next person (7) SECONDS
17 Opposes unsound sisters (7) RESISTS
19 Caught Irene exciting desire on others (7) ENTICER
20 Throw stones, then hide (4) PELT
22 Consequently not the first to arrive (10) THEREAFTER
25 Primer hidden here on the person (9) UNDERCOAT
26 Peach in pot (5) GRASS
27 Remove the written evidence (5) ERASE
28 Not right for Englishmen to try to scare minister�s assistant (9) SECRETARY
Down
1 Bound to see the accountant through (5) CAPER
2 Washerwoman in city shed (9) LAUNDRESS
3 Actions Ted employed as story teller (10) ANECDOTIST
4 Old sire turns out as a private (7) SOLDIER
5 Rejected items put out down aisle (7) DENIALS
6 Outwit a good looker, so to say (4)
7 Many blame the box (5) C RATE
8 He wonders if he or I will get through. The rest retreated (9) THEORISER?
13 A dear little fish, but it needs a sharp fork (5,5) ACUTE ANGLE
14 Transport in French trap rebuilt by the river (9)
16 Taking action in disorder � a bloomer (9) NICOTIANA
18 Trains dolphins in groups (7) SCHOOLS
19 Vagrant with exceptionally rare muscular trouble (7) ERRATIC
21 Girl involved in surly diatribe (5) LYDIA
23 Liable to cause a mishap (5) RISKY
24 Man losing his way gets the bird (4)
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 18 0:38:55 2007.

ONLY NOW I REALIZE THAT THE POWER WENT OFF HERE BEFORE MY SOLUTION WAS POSTED!
Across
1 Pass, momentarily failed, then broke down totally (9) COLLAPSED
6 Money of the French Tom (5) DUCAT
9 Father to employ, after a short break (5) PAUSE
10 Brings down the headland in the painting (9) LANDSCAPE?
11 Real Madrid members found on the wing (3,7) RED ADMIRAL
12 Don river (4) WEAR
14 The person he favours is sure to get cross (7)
15 Gives support to the next person (7) SECONDS
17 Opposes unsound sisters (7) RESISTS
19 Caught Irene exciting desire on others (7) ENTICER
20 Throw stones, then hide (4) PELT
22 Consequently not the first to arrive (10) THEREAFTER
25 Primer hidden here on the person (9) UNDERCOAT
26 Peach in pot (5) GRASS
27 Remove the written evidence (5) ERASE
28 Not right for Englishmen to try to scare minister�s assistant (9) SECRETARY
Down
1 Bound to see the accountant through (5) CAPER
2 Washerwoman in city shed (9) LAUNDRESS
3 Actions Ted employed as story teller (10) ANECDOTIST
4 Old sire turns out as a private (7) SOLDIER
5 Rejected items put out down aisle (7) DENIALS
6 Outwit a good looker, so to say (4)
7 Many blame the box (5) C RATE
8 He wonders if he or I will get through. The rest retreated (9) THEORISER?
13 A dear little fish, but it needs a sharp fork (5,5) ACUTE ANGLE
14 Transport in French trap rebuilt by the river (9)
16 Taking action in disorder � a bloomer (9) NICOTIANA
18 Trains dolphins in groups (7) SCHOOLS
19 Vagrant with exceptionally rare muscular trouble (7) ERRATIC
21 Girl involved in surly diatribe (5) LYDIA
23 Liable to cause a mishap (5) RISKY
24 Man losing his way gets the bird (4)
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 18 0:40:05 2007.

14 The person he favours is sure to get cross (7) ELECTOR
DOWN
14 Transport in French trap rebuilt by the river (9) ENRAPTURE
From: rockzidane on Tue Sep 18 11:00:12 2007.

Across
Down

6 Outwit a good looker, so to say (4) DASH

24 Man losing his way gets the bird (4) ERNE
From: rockzidane on Tue Sep 18 11:00:55 2007.

Across
Down

6 Outwit a good looker, so to say (4) DASH

24 Man losing his way gets the bird (4) ERNE
From: runa74 on Tue Sep 18 22:47:54 2007.

Didn't get to work on this too long.....

Across

1 Examine a note with a will (7)

5 A number with long hair will take part (7)

10 Puts data in computer memory (6)

11 Items requiring editing, it�s clear (8) ARTICLES

12 Assail faster in a frenzy (6)

13 Shut up with Mr. Heath? (8)

14 He lost his strength after a hair cut (6) SAMSON

15 Vulgar journal becoming a little fly (6)

18 The military show thanks the non-male included (6) PARADE?

20 The way a guy points � right (6)

23 The retiring person wants lustreless hair! (8)

25 Can the German provide a lighter (6)

26 Food in cans (8)

27 Representations in the mind (6)

28 Angered about something delivered by hand (7) GRENADE

29 Want the French to point the knitting accessories (7) NEEDLES

Down

2 Property of the Oriental Express (6)

3 Scold silver worker after a period of time (9)

4 Those who try planting flower in a back street (7)

6 Turns into a butterfly after sometime (7)

7 Henry to cure disturbed ruffled lace edging (5)

8 It is anything but sleek in form and overweight (8)

9 He teaches people what steps to take (7, 6)

16 Not the Emerald Isle! (9)

17 Our Pam has made gunner as her illicit lover (8) PARAMOUR

19 Italian composer, in retirement party, went too far! (7)

21 Chemical reagent said to represent Captain Moonlight�s journey (7)

22 Respect always lies at the heart of Religious Education (6) REVERE

24 Made a turn into an Italian industrial city (5) TURIN
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 18 22:55:26 2007.

some serious problem with the site...
1. it is not logging on automatically. everytime it is asking for signing in, not like before.
2. the answers i posted yesterday, dish & wear were never taken into the system, despite my posting twice...the website is going into silent mode!
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 18 23:08:05 2007.

Across
1 Examine a note with a will (7) TESTATE
5 A number with long hair will take part (7) ACTRESS
10 Puts data in computer memory (6) STORES
11 Items requiring editing, it�s clear (8) ARTICLES
12 Assail faster in a frenzy (6) STRAFE
13 Shut up with Mr. Heath? (8)
14 He lost his strength after a hair cut (6) SAMSON
15 Vulgar journal becoming a little fly (6)
18 The military show thanks the non-male included (6) PARADE?
20 The way a guy points � right (6) MAN NE R
23 The retiring person wants lustreless hair! (8)
25 Can the German provide a lighter (6) TINDER
26 Food in cans (8) PORRIDGE
27 Representations in the mind (6) IMAGES
28 Angered about something delivered by hand (7) GRENADE
29 Want the French to point the knitting accessories (7) NEEDLES
Down
2 Property of the Oriental Express (6) E STATE
3 Scold silver worker after a period of time (9) TERMAGANT
4 Those who try planting flower in a back street (7) TESTERS
6 Turns into a butterfly after sometime (7)
7 Henry to cure disturbed ruffled lace edging (5) RUCHE
8 It is anything but sleek in form and overweight (8)
9 He teaches people what steps to take (7, 6)
DANCING MASTER
16 Not the Emerald Isle! (9) GREENLAND
17 Our Pam has made gunner as her illicit lover (8) PARAMOUR
19 Italian composer, in retirement party, went too far! (7) O VERDI D
21 Chemical reagent said to represent Captain Moonlight�s journey (7) NITRIDE
22 Respect always lies at the heart of Religious Education (6) REVERE
24 Made a turn into an Italian industrial city (5) TURIN
MORE IN NEXT....
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 18 23:55:06 2007.

LOT OF PROBLEMS IN OPENING AND SENDING MESSAGES HERE...
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 18 23:58:46 2007.

LOT OF PROBLEMS IN OPENING AND SENDING MESSAGES HERE...
From: rockzidane on Wed Sep 19 0:17:07 2007.

Across

13 Shut up with Mr. Heath? (8) CLOSETED

15 Vulgar journal becoming a little fly (6) MAGGOT

18 The military show thanks the non-male included (6) TATTOO

23 The retiring person wants lustreless hair! (8) MATTRESS

Down

6 Turns into a butterfly after sometime (7) CUTWORM

8 It is anything but sleek in form and overweight (8)
9
From: kkotirao on Wed Sep 19 1:03:04 2007.

8 It is anything but sleek in form and overweight (8) SKELETON
From: kkotirao on Wed Sep 19 1:04:46 2007.

MY ATTEMPTS TO POST EARLIER WERE DEFEATED HERE...THE SITE IS RIOTOUSLY BUSY AND NOT RESPONDING.
From: kkotirao on Wed Sep 19 22:58:13 2007.

Across
1 This patient gets carried away (9,4) STRETCHER CASE
8 Contracts for psychiatrists (7) SHRINKS
9 Totally without purpose? (7) ENDLESS
11 Evidence of French leaving show (6) EVINCE
13 A way to travel cheaply and see great ruins (8) STEERAGE
15 Henry to ride out to place of concealment (5) HIDER?
16 Misplaced pride about a rebel leader who was turned aside (7) PARRIED
18 Tom going round naked finds it entertaining (7) CABARET
19 Divine messenger frees girl in quarter (5) ANGEL
21 Charm one�s way in (8) ENTRANCE
23 Make a sharp bend in the flight route (6)
25 Openings made by Thomas in South Africa with gratitude (7) STOMATA
26 Pressing a fellow to join the English Cricket team (7)
28 Going blind taking a mortality count (4,9) DEAD RECKONING
Down
2 Dithering trader I delayed (7) TARRIED
3 No oriental returns to eternity (3)EON
4 Arrange in a suitable order (4)
5 Choose to talk � they make one cross! (10) ELECTORATE
6 Many have read about the activists group in a revolutionary (5) CADRE
7 Wrong set � draw back for waiter on board (7) STEWARD
8 Crooked pastoral lady! (11)
10 Realise what one should be able to do at the end of the tunnel (3,3,5) SEE THE LIGHT
12 Indian race in Central America? (5)
14 Set great store by increase in value (10) APPRECIATE
17 Married in ancient or anyway mature state (5)
18 Do teach going round the terminal (7) CATHODE
20 Lone girl destroyed Spanish treasure ship (7) GALLEON
22 Medal for conflict in our time (5) AWARD
24 They shall inherit heaven (4)
27 Put up in an abode (3) DEN?
From: rockzidane on Wed Sep 19 23:37:30 2007.

Across

23 Make a sharp bend in the flight route (6) BOWLEG

26 Pressing a fellow to join the English Cricket team (7) EXIGENT

Down

4 Arrange in a suitable order (4) CAST

8 Crooked pastoral lady! (11) SHEPHERDESS

12 Indian race in Central America? (5) CARIB

17 Married in ancient or anyway mature state (5) IMAGO ?

24 They shall inherit heaven (4) MEEK ?
From: rockzidane on Wed Sep 19 23:38:55 2007.

27 Put up in an abode (3) INN ?
From: kkotirao on Thu Sep 20 0:41:00 2007.

rockzidane, good show...your guesses are very right.
Congrats!
By the way, do you experience the same problems, what I am facing with the site?
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 20 5:10:58 2007.

Thanks kkotirao

Have been either unable to log on or go to the crossword page. most of the time , it does not post the message. very frustrating indeed !
From: kkotirao on Fri Sep 21 13:41:53 2007.

JUST TO KEEP THE FORUM UPDATED...
1 Fighting men dissipating their means (3,7) THE MARINES
6 In days gone by some used scout escort for American Indians (4) UTES
9 Yet it doesn�t usually contain mother�s ruin (7)THERMOS
10 Compelled Irish terrorists to produce wine (7)MADE IRA
12 A story teller? (8)NARRATOR
13 Team leader takes over exotic hidden treasure (5)TROVE
15 Getting on more? (5)OLDER
17 Commercial communication acknowledging error, possibly (9) AD MISSIVE
19 Extensive picnic (9)OUTSPREAD
21 We sat around after a long hard work (5)SWEAT
23 To find her, had to make ten rounds in a U.S. state (5)IDAHO
24 An indirect way, to again charge with crime (8)REINDICT
27 Student who sends teacher wild? (7)CHEATER
28 To state the time is quite usual (7) AVERAGE
29 Impertinent behaviour from a southern dope (4)SASS
30 Draw stumps in an evenly contested game (5,5)CLOSE MATCH
Down
1 Carry burden to Lawrence (4)TOTE
2 Mere lad developed into a real gem (7)EMERALD
3 American defensive clothing (5)ARMOR
4 Popular week end tea I prepare if inordinately hungry (9) IN SAT I ATE
5 He may be a mere liberal in disguise (5) ELMER?
7 Oil change needed after expedition in North Africa (7)TRIPOLI
8 Bank accounts for country people way back (10)STATEMENTS
11 Hates immensely final exams of the French (7)DETESTS
14 Crack up and attend theatrical performances (2,2,6) GO TO PIECES
16 For an emotional bond have informal talk with the left (7)RAPPORT
18 Two graduates and I join American girls for unaccompanied songs (9) MA DR I GALS
20 They are engaged in commerce (7)TRADERS
22 Delight in French music (7)ENCHANT
24 Not an urban area (5)RURAL
25 Imagine mother going round again (5)DREAM
26 Order for silence on Middle Eastern network (4) MESH
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 23 0:40:44 2007.

unable to see page 14 so dont know if anyone has attempted sunday's crossword as yet. here my solutions in anycase:

Across

1 Graduate�s determined to get a hound (6) BASSET

4 This might be produced for chow (5,3) DOGGY BAG

10 Stew, as Creoles prepared (9) CASSEROLE

11 One who makes arrangements, with difficulty, to meet the Queen (5) FIXER

12 Impersonating boxer, say, at home,

inside (5) DOING

13 Villain tortured miner�s cat (9) MISCREANT

14 What one queen may have said to the useless jester? (2,3,36) WE ARE NOT AMUSED

18 Prepared beforehand, she added to cold dish (6,4,4) CORNED BEEF HASH

20 An Alpine snowdrop? (9) AVALANCHE

22 Consult whistle-blower about

returning (5) REFER

24 Rise in status of Conservative party (5) CLIMB

25 United ran out in green (9) UNTRAINED

26 Extended break using snooker aid (4,4) LONG REST

27 Number crossing mouth of Romanian river (6)

Down

1 Defender unhappy to concede defeat (4,4) BACK DOWN

2 Some impress us highly, producing a Japanese dish (5) SUSHI

3 Ivy, always growing? (9) EVERGREEN

5 Exaggerations concerning bank documents (14) OVERSTATEMENTS

6 Dogsbody�s turn with iron, top of

range (5) GOFER ?

7 Supporter carrying beast turned up � one that snaps (3,6) BOX CAMERA

8 Wicket taking your spin? (6) GYRATE

9 Bitterness shown over clothes worn by operator in prison (8,6)

15 Praise daughter in a speech (9) ADORATION

16 Well-informed female, a loser, surprisingly, on the market (2,3,4) UP FOR SALE

17 Dramatist shared in production (8) SHERIDAN

19 Frenchman RC male converted (6) MARCEL

21 A translucent resin included in �Chambers� (5) AMBER

23 Paling, a receiver of stolen goods (5) FENCE
From: kkotirao on Sun Sep 23 4:58:04 2007.

SATURDAY WAS A BAD DAY HERE
27 Number crossing mouth of Romanian river (6) SEVERN
Down
9 Bitterness shown over clothes worn by operator in prison (8,6) WORMWOOD SCRUBS
From: kkotirao on Sun Sep 23 6:29:46 2007.

POSTING SATURDAY GRID WITH POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS:
ACROSS
1 What solicitors do when presenting current charge (6) ACCOST
4 Believe gold might satisfy him? (8) CREDITOR
10 Means to climb a wall for opera house party (7) SCALADO
11 Cotton material from a large part of Cambridge, note (7) CAMBRIC
12 Constantly finds fault with the horses (4) NAGS
13 Son rushing from home to an allotment (7,3) SHARING OUT
16 He may turn any one into a laughing animal! (6)HYAENA
17 He could be called on to bridge the gap (7) DENTIST
20 A fellow leftist arranged insurance (7) COVE RED
21 Direction pursued in the process of learning (6) COURSE
24 Wandering dancing bear getting an emergency allowance (10) ABERRATION
25 Band leader as mafia head! (4) CAPO
27 Teams � ones in pairs? (7) ELEVENS
29 Flowing back, is trapped in the bend (7) CURSIVE
30 Rigorous examination for police detectives? (4,4)A CID TEST
31 Can set defective standing posture (6) STANCE
Down
1 The basin used for concocting a certain drink (8) ABSINTHE
2 Alter a chit to get some silver (6,1,4) CHANGE OF NOTE
3 Scoundrel backs up usurped king (4) SCAB
5 Tape deck used for wind instrument (8)RECORDER
6 Authority of monk over one country (10) DOMINATION
7 Turn to right for a hill (3)TOR
8 Eric managed Lawrence to read aloud (6) RECITE
9 General as well as a South African statesman (5) BOTHA
14 Keeping watch (11) OBSERVATION
15 Badly need men in craft for a honeyed term (10)ENDEARMENT
18 They are inclined towards socialism (8)LEFTISTS
19 Italian painter singled out in poetry (8) VERONESE
22 Shooting box? (6) CAMERA
23 Carriage for a tutor! (5)COACH(2)
26 Old woman is right in accepting young child (4) BRAT
28 Lie about a priest (3) ELI
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 23 23:40:02 2007.

Across

1 Cut down laminated wood and stick to the base again (7) REAPPLY

5 What campers erected in current state of international harmony (7) DETENTE

9 It has many keys but normally only one lock (5) PIANO

10 Sum a rebel gathered together may be taken back (9) RESUMABLE

11 As per established order, to eat and run is incorrect (6) NATURE

12 Some things for the editor to consider (8) ARTICLES

14 Biting raid got many upset (5) ACRID

15 Hang on just a tick! (3,6) ONE MOMENT

18 Croaky voice? A mineral�s what�s needed (9) TOADSTOOL ???

20 Tara puts on a head ornament (5) TIARA

22 Roman magistrate invested with absolute authority (8) DICTATOR

24 Performs the first act (6)

26 The allegation made is found to be false, stirs one at best (9) ASSERTION

27 She can be turned like a king of beasts (5) DURGA

28 An Italian writer - somewhat slow (7) ANDANTE

29 Standard form to declare date of birth (7) AVERAGE

Down

1 Having to do with jailed social worker being ashamed (9) REPENTANT

2 Pat on road to find suitable device to connect two parts (7) ADAPTOR

3 Puts order into projects (9) PROTRUDES

4 The CID in court (4)
YARD
5 Diana has frequented that it be put in a confusing way! (10) DISORDERLY

6 It�s speed and rhythm that changes quiet time (5) TEMPI

7 New direction unable to correct misty appearances produced by distant stars (7) NEBULAE

8 Equals the score (5) EVENS

13 Mad reason for pulling a train (10) LOCOMOTIVE

16 At risk when making a call (2,3,4) ON THE EDGE

17 Put in other words meaning the same (9) TRANSLATE

19 Charged a couple of hundred and exploited (7) ACCUSED

21 Ria dressed with belt, enters this American state (7) ALBERTA

22 Royal academy mad to make composition for a theatre (5) DRAMA

23 Nora takes Penny to return with cloth piece worn in front (5) APRON

25 Palindrome girl has former Indian coin (4) Anna
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 24 0:21:12 2007.

MY LINE OF THINKING
Across
18 Croaky voice? A mineral�s what�s needed (9) TOADSTOOL ???
24 Performs the first act (6)
27 She can be turned like a king of beasts (5) DURGA correction ILONA
Down
16 At risk when making a call (2,3,4) ON THE EDGE correction ON THE LINE
21 Ria dressed with belt, enters this American state (7) ALBERTA correction ARIZONA
From: kkotirao on Mon Sep 24 0:40:15 2007.

24 Performs the first act (6) BEGINS
From: kkotirao on Tue Sep 25 0:05:47 2007.

Across
1 Embassy employee in pain after donning a doublet (7) ATTACHE[/B]
5 Champion a young fellow in sore distress (7) PALADIN
9 No need of key player to listen to this instrument (7)
10 Arranged large old city to be governed by established practice (7) REGULAR
11 Not right in being sarcastic about a Greek style (5)
12 Pole having a go in the Orient, the outcome is grave (9) S A TURN IN E
13 Hill the counsellor � a most irritating individual (9) TORMENTOR
15 Make a dope assent for a test (5) ASSAY
16 Rage of a theologian surrounded by party extremists (5) PADDY
18 It�s a crime disrupting a truce (9) ARMISTICE
21 Record symbolised said registration (9) ENROLMENT
24 Find her in the English isle (5) ELSIE
25 FND announced as educated man (7) EFFENDI
26 Diana performing in extremes of restraint is shining brightly (7)RADIANT
27 Last ten composers have special gifts (7)TALENTS
28 USA troop leader prepared to arm for the violent squalls in Malacca Straits (7) SUMATRA
Down
1 To select for a position at top, becomes pain (7)
2 He prepares horses to win races (7) TRAINER
3 Short tempered as a musician can be (9)
4 Old Sam prepares for close inspections (5)EX AMS
5 On the funeral pile beat the blooming thing (9) PYRE THRUM
6 Fall behind with hesitation, to have an alcoholic drink (5) LAGER
7 Plays around all sides (7) DALLIES
8 Room for children to play (7) NURSERY
14 Endeavours to include old plays (9) TRAGEDIES
15 Master designed water embankment in the Low Countries (9) AMSTERDAM
16 Make the introductions now (7)PRESENT
17 Lure daughter out, if urgent (7) DIREFUL
19 Stylish way a worker gets pressing (7) INSTANT
20 Successfully vote for painter and Greek heroine (7) ELECTRA
22 Fabric acquired from a mill in Enfield (5) LINEN
23 Acidulous loose women (5) TARTS
MORE IN NEXT..
From: rockzidane on Tue Sep 25 0:45:23 2007.

Across

9 No need of key player to listen to this instrument (7) PIANOLA

11 Not right in being sarcastic about a Greek style (5) ICONIC

Down
1 To select for a position at top, becomes pain (7) APPOINT

3 Short tempered as a musician can be (9) CROTCHETY
From: rockzidane on Tue Sep 25 0:56:23 2007.

11 Not right in being sarcastic about a Greek style (5) IONIC

sorry for that
From: runa74 on Tue Sep 25 21:57:39 2007.

Across

1 Needy Boon quits dithering, no doubt about that (6,8) BEYOND QUESTION

8 Building stone recovered from trash, large hewn variety (6) ASHLAR

9 Would a crazy liar fire this weapon? (3,5) AIR RIFLE

11 Welders may use it to inflate a curved structure reportedly (9) BLOWTORCH

12 Gain honour with a crank (5) WINCH

13 Fresh grains, hot, can add flavour (7) GARNISH

15 Dog which, in a row, may do wrong (7) TERRIER

17 One happy with it could be an irresponsible shooter (7) TRIGGER

19 What a thinker does to send back sound (7)

21 Source of fur, singular, powerful (5)

23 Butler at an important party accepts order (5,4) MAJOR DOMO

25 Revolt that is universal, forcing out � (8) UPRISING

26 � cats in silly, absurd postures (6) ANTICS

27 Primitive ancestor who could handle a remnant needing repair (11,3) NEANDERTHAL MAN

Down

1 A cushion for the head, catch it! (7) BEANBAG

2 Brute ducks under thrown up fodder (5) YAHOO

3 A narrow escape in new mud in Germany�s capital (4,5) NEAR THING

4 Descriptive word for part of a decrepit heterogeneous collection (7) EPITHET

5 Sling out the unending quarrel (5) THROW

6 Unpleasant assault (9) OFFENSIVE

7 Megalith, Obelix�s burden (6) MENHIR

10 A curve underfoot perhaps (4) ARCH

14 Pay back a bruiser? Me? Funny! (9) REIMBURSE

16 Bring up article about conclusion of plebiscites (9)

17 Cloth that is the beginning of the controversy (6)

18 Love in European capital involving an African party (7) ROMANCE

19 A royal Indian (4) RAJA

20 Scottish poet who was cruelly shot on first of March (7) THOMSON

22 The chemical for noise management (5) EOSIN

24 Dislike for a cricket match: Greek character upset (5) ODIUM
From: rockzidane on Tue Sep 25 22:40:28 2007.

Across

19 What a thinker does to send back sound (7) REFLECT

21 Source of fur, singular, powerful (5) SABLE

Down

16 Bring up article about conclusion of plebiscites (9) REFERENDA

17 Cloth that is the beginning of the controversy (6) TUSSUR ?
From: runa74 on Wed Sep 26 20:41:38 2007.

Across

1 Part magic spell, but businesslike (9) PRAGMATIC

5 Exclude one from French legal profession (5) DEBAR

8 Hospital official stumbles on tram (6) MATRON

9 Most furious, curious ire in a state of anxiety (8) ANGRIEST?

11 Vibes coming from abstainers around an old place (4) AURA

12 Old transport that could be priceless (7,3)

14 He adjusts a piano, say, to make it sound true and new somehow (5) TUNER

15 A songbird chewed small, dainty pieces of food (7) TITBITS

16 The way to send one being sacked peremptorily (7) PACKING?

17 The whip for a lisper�s song (5) THONG

19 Pitch money about for a smoker on the roof (10) CHIMNEYPOT

20 Last bit of music for a physician in retrospect (4)

22 It could shed illumination on what is being shot (3,5) ARC LIGHT?

23 Daughter in authority gets a toilet accessory (6)

24 Possible answer to a question of location (5) THERE

25 Study a French percussion instrument that is a brain-teaser (9)

Down

1 Father�s escorting a member to grassy plains (6) PAMPAS

2 Can a critic trace clan dispersed in a belt south of the equator? (9,6) ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

3 Doctor on overtime? That is open to debate (4)

4 State of health, something unwritten in Britain (12) CONSTITUTION

5 Disparagement of French supplication in a church ceremony (10) DEROGATION

6 Chloride of lime for treating chop, raw, bleeding (9,6) BLEACHING POWDER

7 Says adieu to work but again becomes weary (7) RETIRES

10 Difficult to decipher � but not to the Egyptians of old (12) HIEROGLYPHICS

13 Line of people, one behind the other � brave people (6,4)

16 Corrupt constable unable to cover end of malfeasance (7)

18 Aromatic liquid that one may rub if injured (3,3)

21 It may be the subject of a statement (4)
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 27 7:32:05 2007.

Across

12 Old transport that could be priceless (7,3) VINTAGE CAR

20 Last bit of music for a physician in retrospect (4)

23 Daughter in authority gets a toilet accessory (6) POWDER

25 Study a French percussion instrument that is a brain-teaser (9) CONUNDRUM

Down

3 Doctor on overtime? That is open to debate (4) MOOT

13 Line of people, one behind the other � brave people (6,4) INDIAN LINE

16 Corrupt constable unable to cover end of malfeasance (7) PECCANT

18 Aromatic liquid that one may rub if injured (3,3) BAY RUM

21 It may be the subject of a statement (4)
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 27 7:41:38 2007.

Down

21 It may be the subject of a statement (4) NOUN ?
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 27 7:42:24 2007.

Down

21 It may be the subject of a statement (4) NOUN ?
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 27 7:45:09 2007.

Across

20 Last bit of music for a physician in retrospect (4) CODA
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 27 21:59:04 2007.

Across

1 Nicole as in Nicole Kidman (5,4) FIRST NAME

5 A swelling marking a negative terminal� (5)
ANODE
8 � old boy, one getting things going as a witness (8) OBSERVER

9 The financial means needed for existence (6) LIVING

11 Old cavalryman, one deserting Indian soldier (5) SPAHI

12 Dusky runner, unknown entity at Guindy maybe (4,5) DARK HORSE

13 Satellite getting it back in, in movement (6) MOTION

14 Subtle aspersion that could end union precipitately (8) INNUENDO

16 Hard-working union leader in lens men�s work-places (8) STUDIOUS

18 Universe as revealed in a strategic osmosis test (6) COSMOS

22 Bankrupt at home, can pay bills, however (9) INSOLVENT

23 A stake for a long time in heartless conflict (5) WAGER

24 Four Royal Engineers dance, causing public outburst (6) FURORE

25 A soothing application for a soft pawn deserting job (8)

26 Foul smelling part of a creek you would rather avoid (5) REEKY

27 Sail with houri in distress? Very funny! (9) HILARIOUS

Down

1 Partner of jetsam in odds and ends (7) FLOTSAM

2 Begin afresh to relax with painting (7) RESTART

3 Reserve force that makes an irate martyr roil in fury (11,4) TERRITORIAL ARMY

4 Programme of action for American prosecutor receiving information (6) AGENDA

5 Creature not in its element, getting breathless? (1,4,3,2,5) A FISH OUT OF WATER

6 Greek character in a comic rondeau (7) OMICRON

7 The Greek painter in Spain (2,5) EL GRECO

10 A chore that a tooth may do (5) GRIND

15 Quilt of the French old-timer (5) DUVET

16 More inflexible but frets if upset (7) STIFFER

17 A rapid rise in a state�s yearning (7) UPSURGE

19 In an internal combustion engine it is a thing that attracts nothing (7) MAGNETO

20 Grey layer cloud that starts universal disturbance (7) STRATUS

21 A fabric at one�s choice (2,4)
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 27 21:59:36 2007.

Across

1 Nicole as in Nicole Kidman (5,4) FIRST NAME

5 A swelling marking a negative terminal� (5)
ANODE
8 � old boy, one getting things going as a witness (8) OBSERVER

9 The financial means needed for existence (6) LIVING

11 Old cavalryman, one deserting Indian soldier (5) SPAHI

12 Dusky runner, unknown entity at Guindy maybe (4,5) DARK HORSE

13 Satellite getting it back in, in movement (6) MOTION

14 Subtle aspersion that could end union precipitately (8) INNUENDO

16 Hard-working union leader in lens men�s work-places (8) STUDIOUS

18 Universe as revealed in a strategic osmosis test (6) COSMOS

22 Bankrupt at home, can pay bills, however (9) INSOLVENT

23 A stake for a long time in heartless conflict (5) WAGER

24 Four Royal Engineers dance, causing public outburst (6) FURORE

25 A soothing application for a soft pawn deserting job (8)

26 Foul smelling part of a creek you would rather avoid (5) REEKY

27 Sail with houri in distress? Very funny! (9) HILARIOUS

Down

1 Partner of jetsam in odds and ends (7) FLOTSAM

2 Begin afresh to relax with painting (7) RESTART

3 Reserve force that makes an irate martyr roil in fury (11,4) TERRITORIAL ARMY

4 Programme of action for American prosecutor receiving information (6) AGENDA

5 Creature not in its element, getting breathless? (1,4,3,2,5) A FISH OUT OF WATER

6 Greek character in a comic rondeau (7) OMICRON

7 The Greek painter in Spain (2,5) EL GRECO

10 A chore that a tooth may do (5) GRIND

15 Quilt of the French old-timer (5) DUVET

16 More inflexible but frets if upset (7) STIFFER

17 A rapid rise in a state�s yearning (7) UPSURGE

19 In an internal combustion engine it is a thing that attracts nothing (7) MAGNETO

20 Grey layer cloud that starts universal disturbance (7) STRATUS

21 A fabric at one�s choice (2,4)
From: rockzidane on Thu Sep 27 22:27:01 2007.

25 A soothing application for a soft pawn deserting job (8) OINTMENT

Down

21 A fabric at one�s choice (2,4) AT WILL
From: kkotirao on Thu Sep 27 23:50:54 2007.

good show, congrats to all!
Couldnt open web due to breakdown of network for 3 full days...restored last night only
From: rockzidane on Fri Sep 28 23:47:54 2007.

Across

1 Luck, a bit of luck in a part of the church (7)
CHANCEL
6 Soft and weak detectives follow retreating bovine (7) FLACCID

9 On flight, use pot, ecstasy? Wrong, that is not what you meant to say (4,2,3,6) SLIP OF THE TONGUE

10 Fridge � the place for diamonds? (3,3) ICE BOX

11 True existence in the practical world (4,4) REAL TIME

13 The joy of a competition around new aid distribution (8) RADIANCE

15 High ground in superior agricultural area (6) UPLAND

18 Somehow resist the sibling (6) SISTER

19 He sends news about drink (sweet ale) (8) REPORTER

22 They raise the team�s spirits (8) CHEERERS

24 Kind of tea that ducks pine for (6) OOLANG

27 A poor tip for UN, too funny and unbalanced (3,2,10) OUT OF PROPORTION

28 Stone set off to provide fireworks (7) ROCKETS

29 An officer to criticise unknown ship�s crew (7) COMPANY

Down

1 Sack the treasurer! (7) CASHIER

2 The girl that Capone reportedly looks at (5) ALICE

3 Stirring the cocoa with a bit of lactose gives us something sweet to eat (9) CHOCOLATE

4 The instrument of plunder, say (4) LUTE

5 Antenna seen in coral formation growing up around the Spanish� (6) FEELER

6 � coral island (5) ATOLL

7 Understanding ingots can be tricky (9) COGNISANT

8 Writer found in action in a part of the swimming pool (4,3) DEEP END

12 Expert service (3) ACE

14 Depict spy differently, as suffering from indigestion (9) DYSPEPTIC

16 Symbol for a sound message sent through BSNL perhaps (9) PHONOGRAM

17 Vigour at the heart of 14 (3) PEP

18 Aid for a cat�s paw, they say (7) SUCCOUR

20 Tenure of an interim ruler, awfully green on limits of charity (7) REGENCY

21 Large numbers made by wily sorcerer without an expression of hesitation (6) CRORES

23 Gun commonly found around capital of Liberia (5) RIFLE

25 Board for a seance? Yes, in France and Germany (5)
OUIJA

26 Gambling briefly (4)
SPEC
From: kkotirao on Sat Sep 29 0:30:26 2007.

Good show, Rockzidane
Congrats!
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 29 5:41:36 2007.

Thanx kkotirao
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 29 23:39:15 2007.

Across

1 Duke, in a wood on hack, made a striking impression (3,1,4) CUT A DISC

5 A pair vandalised yard where bees are kept (6) APIARY

9 Spherical object taken from conveyor belt (3) ORB

10 Football team in easy win ? Acts otherwise (7,4) SWANSEA CITY

12 Detective in our helicopter, squirming (7,6) Hercule Poirot

14 Painter's picture's very good, after seeing that (7) PICASSO

16 Cat (he-cat) he shot (7) CHEETAH

17 Previous title-holder, one meeting the Queen (7) EARLIER

19 Accomplished European chemist (7)

21 Railway official at Porthmadog, say, used to steam trains (13) STATION MASTER

24 Leaping in front of sailor pointing to a firework (7,4) JUMPING JACK

25 Bird found in hedge, mutilated (3) EMU

26 A female in vehicle getting more reckless (6) RASHER

27 Order changed for cashmere ? I don't know (6,2) SEARCH ME

Down

1 Policeman arresting old criminal, hard lout (10) CLODHOPPER

2 Row across mouth of busy river (5) TIBER

3 Talk about throwing contest, last in Olympics (7) DISCUSS

4 Son with girl getting on with a recreational activity (13) SKATEBOARDING

6 Couple bagging last of flour that is plain (7) PRAIRIE

7 I so rattle foreign philosopher (9) ARISTOTLE

8 Toy - headless one cartwheeled twice (2,2) YO YO

11 Drop scone and alcoholic drink on landing ? Sort of (6,7)

13 Plan to once again consume a Carthusian liqueur (10) CHARTREUSE

15 Miserable March - its second festival (9) CHRISTMAS

18 Picture from one publication in the East (7) IMAGINE

20 A kiss for a pound (7) SMACKER

22 Note the manoeuvres demonstrating genuine power (5) TEETH

23 A container, slightly open (4) AJAR
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 29 23:51:57 2007.

Across

19 Accomplished European chemist (7) PASTEUR
From: rockzidane on Sat Sep 29 23:58:03 2007.

Down

11 Drop scone and alcoholic drink on landing ? Sort of (6,7) SCOTCH PANCAKE
From: kkotirao on Sun Sep 30 0:30:52 2007.

WELL DONE, ROCKZIDANE
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 30 4:57:24 2007.

Thanks kkotirao
From: rockzidane on Sun Sep 30 22:40:35 2007.

Across

1 Working to educate, he may have class! (6,7) SCHOOL TEACHER

10 Fail to wake up in time (9) OVERSLEEP

11 Crazy bishop with a fighting force (5) BARMY

12 Transfer a design from a hand-made calendar (5) DECAL

13 Distracting close tail, swing back and forth (9) OCCILATE

14 Petty officer in British navy is a money-spinner (6) YEOMAN

16 Show respect but put off (5) DEFER

19 Mat on table is a bit dirty, greasy (5) DOILY

20 Disguise is done within court (6) COVERT

25 Play a winning card, one to beat a possible winner (9) OVERTRUMP

26 Place a restriction on an agreement covering uranium (5) BOUND

27 Indian cart in a Pacific island (5) TONGA

28 Easily annoyed by liar, tribe revolts (9) IRRITABLE

29 Position of military alertness to extend across duration of holding one�s interest (9, 4) ATTENTION SPAN

Down

2 Browbeating a C.O. on rice distribution (8) COERCION

3 Aquatic bird on a merry-go-round lacking car (5) OUSEL

4 Be prone to sound like a cow? Keep quiet! (3,3) LIE LOW

5 Old partner deep in trouble about little money � that is not a surprise (8)
EXPECTED
6 Spanish gent in a secret plot with new role (9) CABALLERO

7 Cerumen that makes a listener increase in strength (6) EAR WAX

8 Time for a don�s dance in a month (6) MONDAY

9 In the car they reduce gritty resistance to an extent (5) TYRES

15 Command a turnaround (5,4) ABOUT FACE

17 Chaurasia or Ramani (8) FLAUTIST

18 Writer on Burma spells out �Half Shadow� (8) PENUMBRA

21 Straightened out, it went up and ceased to exist (6) TIDIED

22 Small cubicle makes footwear hot (5) BOOTH

23 Currency note put up for a curdling agent (6) RENNET

24 Ducks going round harbour in Portuguese city (6) OPORTO

26 Small morsels of food, the best I cooked (5) BITES
From: kkotirao on Mon Oct 1 0:14:44 2007.

CONGRATS!
From: snarimetla on Mon Oct 1 18:34:06 2007.

1 Article in season: �Careful With Money� (7) SPARING

5 Apathy that was Proust�s undoing (6) STUPOR

11 Stingy drunk (5) TIGHT

12 Tots rally around an improbable tale (4,5) TALL STORY

13 But such an organisation need not necessarily make a loss (3-6) NON PROFIT

14 Hunger for a bit of risotto in the grotto (5) CRAVE

15 Kiss, one that may transport one? Yes, we hear (4)

17 Adulation that Indian heroes enjoy? (7) WORSHIP

21 Rock that gave its name to the Hoover Dam (7)

22 Kumble�s source for indigo (4) ANIL

26 Scene of action needing some care naturally (5) ARENA

27 Pearl, my ex, has turned worthy of imitation (9) EXEMPLARY

29 A noggin is spilt, causing anguish (9) AGONISING

30 Angry buccaneer who lost his head (5) INANE

31 Medicine that can do the job when swallowed by an abstainer (6) TABLET

32 Poirot was one (7) BELGIAN

Down

2 Heathen father on a rearing horse (5) PAGAN

3 Sharp reply about a legal wrong (6) RETORT

4 Tell Tony if in trouble (6) NOTIFY

6 Try a suit that may serve as a precedent (4,4) TEST CASE

7 Trial period for a professional batsman, number on in retrospect (9) PROBATION

8 What chime does with time (6) RHYMES

9 He has to be ready to fill in another�s part (5-2) STAND IN

10 A plan too involved for the military unit (7) PLATOON

16 Cigarette, a big flop as a riot control aid (5,4) SMOKE BOMB

18 Feel a bit funny? That�s a trifling discomfort (8)

19 It deserves censure in an academe ritual (7)

20 Tiny tot�s sports arena (7) PLAY PEN

23 Rock that may cause a blast unexpectedly (6) BASALT

24 Hound a black bird (6) BEAGLE

25 A jump in season (6) SPRING

28 The position of the lotus, for instance (5) ASANA
From: rockzidane on Mon Oct 1 22:48:24 2007.

15 Kiss, one that may transport one? Yes, we hear (4)

21 Rock that gave its name to the Hoover Dam (7) BOULDER

Down

18 Feel a bit funny? That�s a trifling discomfort (8)

19 It deserves censure in an academe ritual (7) DEMERIT
From: rockzidane on Mon Oct 1 23:40:52 2007.

Across

15 Kiss, one that may transport one? Yes, we hear (4) BUSS

30 Angry buccaneer who lost his head (5) CORRECTION : IRATE

Down

9 He has to be ready to fill in another�s part (5-2) CORRECTION :STAND BY

18 Feel a bit funny? That�s a trifling discomfort (8) BLOATIVE ?
From: kkotirao on Tue Oct 2 0:32:09 2007.

18 Feel a bit funny? That�s a trifling discomfort (8) BLOATIVE ? could be FLEABITE
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 2 0:55:20 2007.

Thanks kkotirao, you got that one right
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 3 0:30:13 2007.

Today seems to be tough...but i could solve 80%...i am not posting just to keep the tension ON...keep trying..goodluck
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 3 2:16:10 2007.

OK, NOW IT IS YOUR TURN TO COMPLETE...
Across
1 Hard to beat in cretinism? (7,8)CABINET MINISTER
8 Being cold to your girl hurts (7) CUTLASS
9 The drink in the cup Ron got was spiked (5) PRONG
10 Blunted Shakespearean rapier still remains a fighting organisation (1,1,1) TUC(-K)
11 Old Opposition still has its programme (6)AGENDA
12 �All we want is a limousine and a � for the peepshow.� Louis Macneice (6)TICKET
13 The robots as they once were (1,1,1)
14 The road may be pleasant, but the journey is vain (2,3,6,4) UP THE GARDEN PATH
19 Stop as if for a dance (3)
20 One fails if one is an overachiever in this objective (6)
21 Cause to become entangled in something (6)
22 This organisation recently lost nothing and remained the same (1,1,1)
23 Ruled (5)LINED
24 Long in the tooth? (7) OVERAGE?
25 Menace from above (5,2,8) SWORD OF DAMOCLES
Down
1 Hasten to inter stale stories? Hardly! (10,5) CANTER BURY TALES
2 Support a turncoat? Hardly playing the game! (8)BACCARAT
3 Step on the gas! (6) NATTER
4 Got it? (7,8) MESSAGE RECEIVED
5 Dropping a letter as in a minor slip may lead one straight to jail (8) IMPRISON
6 Russian Trinity (6)TROIKA
7 Users of this book shout, Great! (6,9)ROGETS THESAURUS
15 War journalism, US style? (8)EMBEDDED
16 Lily of the dead (8)
17 Aye, Aye (6)
18 A newcomer in office is made to feel sheepish (6)
OTHERWISE, MORE IN NEXT...
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 3 3:39:30 2007.

Hi, Friends! After a few days of leave taken voluntarily, and a few days of leave thrust upon me due to logging in problems, it feels great to be back again!

My guesses:
19ac-PAS
21ac-ENMESH
24ac-IVORIED
16dn-ASPHODEL
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 3 3:40:04 2007.

Hi, Friends! After a few days of leave taken voluntarily, and a few days of leave thrust upon me due to logging in problems, it feels great to be back again!

My guesses:
19ac-PAS
21ac-ENMESH
24ac-IVORIED
16dn-ASPHODEL
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 3 3:43:11 2007.

Hi, Friends! After a few days of leave taken voluntarily, and a few days of leave thrust upon me due to logging in problems, it feels great to be back again!

My guesses:
19ac-PAS
21ac-ENMESH
24ac-IVORIED
16dn-ASPHODEL
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 3 5:55:57 2007.

Across

13 The robots as they once were (1,1,1) RRR ?

20 One fails if one is an overachiever in this objective (6)

21 Cause to become entangled in something (6) ENMESH

22 This organisation recently lost nothing and remained the same (1,1,1)

Down

17 Aye, Aye (6) EVEN SO ?

18 A newcomer in office is made to feel sheepish (6) MERINO
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 3 6:10:20 2007.

Across

20 One fails if one is an overachiever in this objective (6) TARGET
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 3 23:41:42 2007.

Across

1 A Royal Academician waiting for a cab gets stoical (8)

5 Our Royal Academician gets a morning star (6)AURORA

9 Preference at a stepping stone? (5)TASTE

10 This hobo is among the least rampant of persons (5)TRAMP

11 Dim perhaps, but also more competent (5)ABLER

13 Get dole and be promising! (4)

14 Gift a right mango to a plutocrat! (6)MORGAN

15 �If you will know my house, �tis at the ---- of olives here hard by�. Shakespeare, As you Like It (4)

16 Not very nice get this kind of rush (1, 3)

18 �Ye it does ----- � Galileo (4)MOVE

19 �I will show you ---- in a handful of dust� T. S. Eliot, The Waste Land (4)FEAR

21 Tom�s pet food? (6)CANARY

22 �Holla, ye, pampered jades of ----- !� (Christopher Marlowe, Tamburlaine The Great (4)ASIA

23 Rise and revolt (5)

24 Character in relief (5)CAMEO

25 Poetic Muse (5)ERATO

26 �Where ignorant ------ clash by night� Matthew Arnold, Dover Beach (6)ARMIES

27 Fit � lose sensation and memory (8)

Down

1 Wonky comic star? (8)

2 One cannot go below this (8,7) MINIMUM

3 First in the queue? (5, 2, 8)AHEAD OF EVERYONE

4 Ideal to have this on a seafront site? (9, 6)

6 Ideal late night version of 4 (10, 5)UNTROUBLED SLEEP

7 Breakfast companion (6, 9)ORANGE MARMALADE

8 Pineal landscape? (6)ALPINE

12 Part of an oft quoted Shakespearean tag (2)

17 Sb. (8)SOMEBODY?

20 One hardly thinks of this as a sensitive plant (6)ACACIA

22 Atomic Energy (1, 1)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 3 23:42:06 2007.

Across

1 A Royal Academician waiting for a cab gets stoical (8)

5 Our Royal Academician gets a morning star (6)AURORA

9 Preference at a stepping stone? (5)TASTE

10 This hobo is among the least rampant of persons (5)TRAMP

11 Dim perhaps, but also more competent (5)ABLER

13 Get dole and be promising! (4)

14 Gift a right mango to a plutocrat! (6)MORGAN

15 �If you will know my house, �tis at the ---- of olives here hard by�. Shakespeare, As you Like It (4)

16 Not very nice get this kind of rush (1, 3)

18 �Ye it does ----- � Galileo (4)MOVE

19 �I will show you ---- in a handful of dust� T. S. Eliot, The Waste Land (4)FEAR

21 Tom�s pet food? (6)CANARY

22 �Holla, ye, pampered jades of ----- !� (Christopher Marlowe, Tamburlaine The Great (4)ASIA

23 Rise and revolt (5)

24 Character in relief (5)CAMEO

25 Poetic Muse (5)ERATO

26 �Where ignorant ------ clash by night� Matthew Arnold, Dover Beach (6)ARMIES

27 Fit � lose sensation and memory (8)

Down

1 Wonky comic star? (8)

2 One cannot go below this (8,7) MINIMUM

3 First in the queue? (5, 2, 8)AHEAD OF EVERYONE

4 Ideal to have this on a seafront site? (9, 6)

6 Ideal late night version of 4 (10, 5)UNTROUBLED SLEEP

7 Breakfast companion (6, 9)ORANGE MARMALADE

8 Pineal landscape? (6)ALPINE

12 Part of an oft quoted Shakespearean tag (2)

17 Sb. (8)SOMEBODY?

20 One hardly thinks of this as a sensitive plant (6)ACACIA

22 Atomic Energy (1, 1)
From: rockzidane on Thu Oct 4 0:31:17 2007.

Across

1 A Royal Academician waiting for a cab gets stoical (8)

13 Get dole and be promising! (4) LODE ?

15 �If you will know my house, �tis at the ---- of olives here hard by�. Shakespeare, As you Like It (4) TUFT ?

16 Not very nice get this kind of rush (1, 3) A BAM ?

23 Rise and revolt (5) REBEL

27 Fit � lose sensation and memory (8)

Down

1 Wonky comic star? (8)

2 One cannot go below this (8,7) ABSOLUTE MINIMUM

4 Ideal to have this on a seafront site? (9, 6)

12 Part of an oft quoted Shakespearean tag (2) BE

17 Sb. (8) ANTIMONY

22 Atomic Energy (1, 1) AE
From: rockzidane on Thu Oct 4 1:34:04 2007.

Across

27 Fit � lose sensation and memory (8) EPIPLESY ??? (EPILEPSY is sometimes wrongly spelt as this )

Down

4 Ideal to have this on a seafront site? (9, 6) SLEEPLESS BREEZE ???
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Oct 4 3:49:02 2007.

4 Ideal to have this on a seafront site? (9, 6) AFTERNOON SIESTA
From: rockzidane on Thu Oct 4 4:28:34 2007.

Across

27 Fit � lose sensation and memory (8) APOPLEXY
From: runa74 on Thu Oct 4 21:07:45 2007.

Across

1 You have it in your hands! (3,5) AGE LINES?

5 Calculator (6) ABACUS

8 The idea has another dimension (4)

9 Fortified wine surrounded by nothing is found in Portugal (6) OPORTO

11 This heap of slag has the element of horror (6)

12 Even Macbeth�s ambition had its limits! (5)

13 Does this grow in all climates? (8)

15 The old scoffer in the tub (5) CYNIC

18 Capital place to plot and prosper when idle? (3,5) NEW DELHI

19 Divine doctor? (5)

21 Formally inform (6) NOTIFY

23 �To credit his own lie, he did believe He was ----- the Duke�. Shakespeare, The Tempest (6) INDEED

25 Going, Going, � (4) GONE

26 This person can afford to be tired? Zilch! No way! (6)

27 Some walls provide this fair gift (8) GRAFFITI

Down

1 This dark and fiery beauty of song requires no coats (5)

2 Finishing what one began (7)

3 Thieves� almanac? (7,8)

4 This could be major or minor (4)

5 This is always nice, but sometimes also dicey! (7,3,2,3) ANOTHER CUP OF TEA?

6 Had one too many? What a fuss! (3) ADO

7 Follower of 1 Across (9)

10 Even tiros can wreak havoc (5) ROIST

13 Medieval Roman horror personified (5)

14 Follower of 1 Across (9)

16 Sharp words! (5) SWORD

17 Spoil the image of this inventor (7)

20 I feel emissions can be gummy (5) ELEMI

22 �For she had a tongue with a ---". Shakespeare, The Tempest (4) TANG

24 �By this leek I will most horribly swear. I --- and ---, I swear� Shakespeare, King Henry The Fifth (3) EAT
From: runa74 on Thu Oct 4 21:08:07 2007.

Across

1 You have it in your hands! (3,5) AGE LINES?

5 Calculator (6) ABACUS

8 The idea has another dimension (4)

9 Fortified wine surrounded by nothing is found in Portugal (6) OPORTO

11 This heap of slag has the element of horror (6)

12 Even Macbeth�s ambition had its limits! (5)

13 Does this grow in all climates? (8)

15 The old scoffer in the tub (5) CYNIC

18 Capital place to plot and prosper when idle? (3,5) NEW DELHI

19 Divine doctor? (5)

21 Formally inform (6) NOTIFY

23 �To credit his own lie, he did believe He was ----- the Duke�. Shakespeare, The Tempest (6) INDEED

25 Going, Going, � (4) GONE

26 This person can afford to be tired? Zilch! No way! (6)

27 Some walls provide this fair gift (8) GRAFFITI

Down

1 This dark and fiery beauty of song requires no coats (5)

2 Finishing what one began (7)

3 Thieves� almanac? (7,8)

4 This could be major or minor (4)

5 This is always nice, but sometimes also dicey! (7,3,2,3) ANOTHER CUP OF TEA?

6 Had one too many? What a fuss! (3) ADO

7 Follower of 1 Across (9)

10 Even tiros can wreak havoc (5) ROIST

13 Medieval Roman horror personified (5)

14 Follower of 1 Across (9)

16 Sharp words! (5) SWORD

17 Spoil the image of this inventor (7)

20 I feel emissions can be gummy (5) ELEMI

22 �For she had a tongue with a ---". Shakespeare, The Tempest (4) TANG

24 �By this leek I will most horribly swear. I --- and ---, I swear� Shakespeare, King Henry The Fifth (3) EAT
From: runa74 on Thu Oct 4 22:36:37 2007.

ACROSS

8 The idea has another dimension (4) CUBE?
From: kkotirao on Thu Oct 4 23:18:00 2007.

26 This person can afford to be tired? Zilch! No way! (6) EDITOR
DOWN
17 Spoil the image of this inventor (7) MARCONI
From: runa74 on Thu Oct 4 23:32:31 2007.

DOWN

10 Even tiros can wreak havoc (5) ROIST correction RIOTS
From: runa74 on Thu Oct 4 23:33:35 2007.

ACROSS

13 Does this grow in all climates? (8) CLEMATIS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Oct 4 23:33:54 2007.

1 You have it in your hands! (3,5)THE HINDU
4 This could be major or minor (4) URSA
From: runa74 on Thu Oct 4 23:45:03 2007.

ACROSS

11 This heap of slag has the element of horror (6) AGHAST
From: kkotirao on Thu Oct 4 23:55:28 2007.

PROMOTING HINDU GROUP TODAY!
7 Follower of 1 Across (9) SPORTSTAR
14 Follower of 1 Across (9) FRONTLINE
From: kkotirao on Thu Oct 4 23:58:42 2007.

3 Thieves� almanac? (7,8) NEWGATE CALENDAR?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Oct 5 0:03:21 2007.

12 Even Macbeth�s ambition had its limits! (5) AMBIT
From: kkotirao on Fri Oct 5 0:43:42 2007.

ACROSS
8 The idea has another dimension (4) CUBE? SIDE
DOWN
2 Finishing what one began (7) ENDGAME
From: kkotirao on Fri Oct 5 0:48:43 2007.

Down

1 This dark and fiery beauty of song requires no coats (5) TYSON by any chance?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Oct 5 3:31:50 2007.

19ac remains!
From: kkotirao on Fri Oct 5 4:23:22 2007.

19 AC Divine Doctor? 95) PIPAL?
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 5 21:37:35 2007.

Across

1 You are looking at this! (9,6) CROSSWORD PUZZLE

8 Streams flow around our schools (7) MASTERS?

9 Elements of mass media tell us find a middle path (7) MESSAGE

10 Generously big liner from the east (8) LARGESSE

13 Robe worn by South African farmer? (4)

15 It gets between game and match! (3) SET

16 The damn leg gets ragged and squashed (7) MANGLED

17 One likes to take a bit of something to cheer oneself (3)

19 The Haryanvi patriarch has a bit of Russia and becomes a star! (6) TAURUS

21 Cello performance with a postscript is a disaster (8)

24 Stunning figures? (7) NUMBERS

25 Prevent secret writing from being read by a computer! (7)

26 These are sometimes unavoidable (7,8) EXTREME --------?

Down

1 Compel next scene to produce something not too easy (7,8) COMPLEX SENTENCE

2 �Being an ----- �tween his lust and him.� Antony and Cleopatra (8) OBSTRUCT

3 The best ever cricketer under cover? (5) STEVE

4 The liner gets out and throws out (5) OUSTS

5 An Apple a Day, please! (5) PLEAD

6 Old Testament enthusiasm may make one a bigot! (6) ZEALOT

7 Plucking instruments as beauty aids? (7,8) EYEBROW --------?

11 Soft Japanese wine gives one the tongue! (5)

12 Lie in cage sorrowfully? (7)

14 Palindromically even? (5)

17 The hangman�s exit strategy (8) LOOPHOLE

18 Tim adds up on the top (6) SUMMIT

20 The good man has a drink and plays on the guitar (6) STRUM

22 Game of cards under the sombrero? (5)

23 Is this no more the Home of Cricket (5)
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 5 22:07:10 2007.

DOWN
12 Lie in cage sorrowfully? (7) ELEGIAC
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 5 22:09:48 2007.

11 Soft Japanese wine gives one the tongue (5) SPEAK
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 5 22:13:03 2007.

14 Palindromically even? (5) LEVEL
From: rockzidane on Fri Oct 5 22:16:21 2007.

Across

13 Robe worn by South African farmer? (4) BOER

17 One likes to take a bit of something to cheer oneself (3) TOT

21 Cello performance with a postscript is a disaster (8) COLLAPSE

25 Prevent secret writing from being read by a computer! (7) BARCODE

26 These are sometimes unavoidable (7,8) EXTREME MEASURES
Down

7 Plucking instruments as beauty aids? (7,8) EYEBROW TWEEZERS

11 Soft Japanese wine gives one the tongue! (5) SPEAK

14 Palindromically even? (5) LEVEL

17 The hangman�s exit strategy (8) TRAPDOOR

22 Game of cards under the sombrero? (5) OMBRE

23 Is this no more the Home of Cricket (5) LORDS
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 5 22:18:41 2007.

ACROSS

21 Cello performance with a postscript is a disaster (8) COLLAPSE

DOWN

22 Game of cards under the sombrero? (5) OMBRE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Oct 5 22:49:10 2007.

After so long!

9 Elements of mass media tell us find a middle path (7) MESSAGE - can it be MEDIATE?
From: kkotirao on Fri Oct 5 23:52:12 2007.

HAPPY DAYS ARE BACK AGAIN, PRESUMABLY!
CONGRATS!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Oct 6 11:18:25 2007.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Oct 6 23:07:13 2007.

Across

1 4's partner sobbed uncontrollably when cut by heartless Kevin (8)

5 Unproductive female's lost grant (5)

8 Stop prisoner bandaging a burn (8)

9 Handcuff one arrested by detective hero (5)

10 Refrain from talking about the situation? That's all right (4,7,2)

13 Soar off around five in the afternoons in Sydney? (5)

15 Reference book he's brought into house (9) THESAURUS

17 The Italian record, one about lake, is silly (9)

18 Daughter with garden tool makes one duck (5) DRAKE

19 Flattery intended to persuade nimblest hands, possibly (13)

23 Complete madman losing head (5)

24 Advocate working on treaty (8) ATTORNEY

25 Novelist able to bear exposure (5)NAKED?

26 Having no use for trainers, like Joe Jackson? (8) SHOELESS

Down 1 Give support to defensive player (4) BACK

2 Hot dog served without starter and laid out (9)

3 Material from New York and London lecturer rejected (5) NYLON

4 Handles severe criticism inside bachelor pads (11)

5 Boy leading one over plain (9)

6 Close to school, pull in master (5)

7 One who might sample retsina, we suspect, around Thessaly initially (4,6) WINE TASTER

11 Contest between bitter enemies who knit? (6,5) NEEDLE MATCH

12 TV character finds herb right inside forest (5,5) WOODY ALLEN?

14 Cheese wise, before race? (4,5)

16 What good drivers should have reasoned out about double bend (4,5) ROAD SENSE

20 Film star works endlessly? (5)

21 Not a single person in the street's first house? (2,3) NO ONE

22 Young hawk in spinney, a sparrowhawk (4)EYAS
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 6 23:55:18 2007.

Across
1 4's partner sobbed uncontrollably when cut by heartless Kevin (8)
5 Unproductive female's lost grant (5) ALLOW
8 Stop prisoner bandaging a burn (8)
9 Handcuff one arrested by detective hero (5)
10 Refrain from talking about the situation? That's all right (4,7,2)
13 Soar off around five in the afternoons in Sydney? (5)
15 Reference book he's brought into house (9) THESAURUS
17 The Italian record, one about lake, is silly (9) ILLOGICAL
18 Daughter with garden tool makes one duck (5) DRAKE
19 Flattery intended to persuade nimblest hands, possibly (13) BLANDISHMENTS
23 Complete madman losing head (5) UTTER
24 Advocate working on treaty (8) ATTORNEY
25 Novelist able to bear exposure (5)NAKED?
26 Having no use for trainers, like Joe Jackson? (8) SHOELESS
Down
1 Give support to defensive player (4) BACK
2 Hot dog served without starter and laid out (9)
3 Material from New York and London lecturer rejected (5) NYLON
4 Handles severe criticism inside bachelor pads (11)
5 Boy leading one over plain (9)
6 Close to school, pull in master (5)
7 One who might sample retsina, we suspect, around Thessaly initially (4,6) WINE TASTER
11 Contest between bitter enemies who knit? (6,5) NEEDLE MATCH
12 TV character finds herb right inside forest (5,5) WOODY ALLEN?
14 Cheese wise, before race? (4,5)
16 What good drivers should have reasoned out about double bend (4,5) ROAD SENSE
20 Film star works endlessly? (5) ACTOR
21 Not a single person in the street's first house? (2,3) NO ONE
22 Young hawk in spinney, a sparrowhawk (4)EYAS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Oct 7 0:22:25 2007.

Across
1 4's partner sobbed uncontrollably when cut by heartless Kevin (8)
5 Unproductive female's lost grant (5) ALLOW
8 Stop prisoner bandaging a burn (8)
9 Handcuff one arrested by detective hero (5)
10 Refrain from talking about the situation? That's all right (4,7,2)DONT MENTION IT
13 Soar off around five in the afternoons in Sydney? (5)
15 Reference book he's brought into house (9) THESAURUS
17 The Italian record, one about lake, is silly (9) ILLOGICAL
18 Daughter with garden tool makes one duck (5) DRAKE
19 Flattery intended to persuade nimblest hands, possibly (13) BLANDISHMENTS
23 Complete madman losing head (5) UTTER
24 Advocate working on treaty (8) ATTORNEY
25 Novelist able to bear exposure (5)HARDY
26 Having no use for trainers, like Joe Jackson? (8) SHOELESS
Down
1 Give support to defensive player (4) BACK
2 Hot dog served without starter and laid out (9)
3 Material from New York and London lecturer rejected (5) NYLON
4 Handles severe criticism inside bachelor pads (11)
5 Boy leading one over plain (9)
6 Close to school, pull in master (5)
7 One who might sample retsina, we suspect, around Thessaly initially (4,6) WINE TASTER
11 Contest between bitter enemies who knit? (6,5) NEEDLE MATCH
12 TV character finds herb right inside forest (5,5) BASIL BRUSH
14 Cheese wise, before race? (4,5) DERBY
16 What good drivers should have reasoned out about double bend (4,5) ROAD SENSE
20 Film star works endlessly? (5) ACTOR
21 Not a single person in the street's first house? (2,3) NO ONE
22 Young hawk in spinney, a sparrowhawk (4)EYAS
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 7 0:37:50 2007.

Across
1 4's partner sobbed uncontrollably when cut by heartless Kevin (8) BEDKNOBS

8 Stop prisoner bandaging a burn (8)

9 Handcuff one arrested by detective hero (5) CHAIN

13 Soar off around five in the afternoons in Sydney? (5)

Down

2 Hot dog served without starter and laid out (9)

4 Handles severe criticism inside bachelor pads (11) BROOMSTICKS

5 Boy leading one over plain (9)

6 Close to school, pull in master (5) LEARN

14 Cheese wise, before race? (4,5) SAGE DERBY
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 7 0:47:12 2007.

Across

13 Soar off around five in the afternoons in Sydney? (5) ARVOS
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 7 0:49:36 2007.

Down

2 Hot dog served without starter and laid out (9) DAREDEVIL ?
From: kkotirao on Sun Oct 7 1:14:44 2007.

Across
8 Stop prisoner bandaging a burn (8) CURBLOCK
Down
5 Boy leading one over plain (9)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Oct 8 0:17:08 2007.

Across

1 He joins the pals and defeats the Nazis (6,6)JOSEPH STALIN

5 The last word in Ulysses (3)YES?

7 Does one ever attain it? (3,2,6)AGE OF WISDOM

10 Is this fighter plane proving to be a bit of headache? (3)MIG?

11 Does this poet brandish a weapon? (11)SHAKESPEARE

13 These resume trek to become adventurers! (5,10)THREE MUSKETEERS

15 His telescope has fun with this rare event! (7,2,3,3)ECLIPSE OF THE SUN

18 This lady strictly observed the Sabbath! (4,2,5)IRMA LA DOUCE

22 Many a lover turns to a non-clercial avocation (3)LAY

23 13? Never! (5,7)LUCKY NUMBER

24 The loafer loses fifty hesitantly and becomes lout (3)OAF

26 Gaelic spirit (6,6)

Down

1 �--- cometh in the morning�. Psalms (3)JOY

2 Dramatic outcome of putting 3 within the postscript! (5)

3 Do such club rules constitute restrictive practice? (7,4)MEMBERS ONLY

4 Are these Scandinavian sagas indeed dates? (4)

6 This goes into the making of nice girls! (5)

8 Lo! A King sustained this mighty tree! (3)OAK

9 --- not, want not (5)WASTE

10 The mother of one�s spouse (6-2-3)MOTHER IN LAW

12 This French student is among the level headed (5)

14 The vital component of a famous musical (5)

16 The larger part of Iberia gives pain to some (5)SPAIN

17 Let loose a fusillade south of the Oval (5)SALVO

19 They revel in Tom�s absence! (4)MICE

20 With nothing Her Majesty represents resistance! (3)OHM

21 Heart in an elemental form (5)EARTH

25 Go! --- me an egg! (3)FRY?

I was right to MEDIATE on Saturday!
From: rockzidane on Mon Oct 8 0:22:34 2007.

Across

26 Gaelic spirit (6,6)

Down

2 Dramatic outcome of putting 3 within the postscript! (5) PLAYS

4 Are these Scandinavian sagas indeed dates? (4)

6 This goes into the making of nice girls! (5) SUGAR

12 This French student is among the level headed (5) ELEVE

14 The vital component of a famous musical (5) EVITA
From: rockzidane on Mon Oct 8 0:26:44 2007.

4 Are these Scandinavian sagas indeed dates? (4) EDDA
From: rockzidane on Mon Oct 8 0:29:57 2007.

26 Gaelic spirit (6,6) SCOTCH WHISKY
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Oct 8 3:51:55 2007.

Fine finish, rockzidane!
From: rockzidane on Mon Oct 8 10:14:28 2007.

Thanks pavalamani pragasam
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Oct 8 10:56:54 2007.
From: rockzidane on Mon Oct 8 22:15:12 2007.

Across

1 Lent and went ahead (8) ADVANCED

5 Sailor on the highway far away from home (6) ABROAD

9 It may come at the end of a sentence (4,4) FULL STOP

10 Reviewer gives credit to the thing one gets caught by (6) CRITIC

12 Caesar was warned about turning side (4) IDES

13 Late (6,4) BEHIND TIME

15 Camelot was his place (6) ARTHUR

17 Regions of the Far East (5) AREAS

20 Ducks having speed and energy (5) OOMPH

21 Military leader broadcast seed (6) KERNEL

24 He has a singular wife (10) MONOGAMIST

27 Sailor takes aboard son and emperor (4) TSAR

29 Unit revamped by journalist not bound by shackles (6) UNTIED

30 Statesman? (8)

31 Shamed for not correctly producing printing symbol (2,4) EM DASH ?

32 Worker to decamp with animal (8) ANTELOPE

Down

1 A very noisy display causing concern (6) AFFAIR

2 Shout up to Virginia in dell (6) VALLEY

3 Headland or loch (4) NESS

4 Run away from tunnel opening (5)
ELOPE ?
6 Graduate the revolutionary exposed (5) BARED

7 One who isn�t in the privy (8) OUTSIDER

8 Decline to iron? (8) DECREASE

11 I�m going up to a luxury car or an imitation (6) MIRROR

14 Roguish char thrown out (4) ARCH

16 Has admitted novel character: the physicians are here! (6) HAKIMS

17 Cuts off the head of communications (4) AXES

18 Somnolent rodent (8) DORMOUSE

19 Sent forth sea creature tail first to the head of 18 (8) EMANATED

22 Hitchcock thriller spy re-ran to actor-politician (6) PSYCHO

23 Nothing on the line is colourful (6) ORANGE

25 Estimate good uses wrongly (5) GUESS

26 He notices Bond�s boss in part of Mumbai (5)

28 Man loses way to get to the bird (4)
From: rockzidane on Mon Oct 8 22:26:54 2007.

Across

30 Statesman? (8) AMERICAN

Down

26 He notices Bond�s boss in part of Mumbai (5) SIMON

28 Man loses way to get to the bird (4) ERNE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Oct 8 22:32:42 2007.

Good! Only 3 more!

Why question mark for 4dn? It is inside the clue!
From: kkotirao on Mon Oct 8 23:48:16 2007.

Good show rockzidane, congrats!
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 9 1:27:09 2007.

Thanks kkotirao

You are right pavalamani pragasam
From: snarimetla on Tue Oct 9 21:58:37 2007.

1 Dressing industry? (11)

9 First-class letter to start a sentence with (7) CAPITAL?

10 Part that gets men riled (7) SEGMENT

11 One who gives a flirtatious look (5) OGLER?

12 Got better and wrapped up again (9)

13 Friend in Badami, goat-rearing (5)

15 Leaving for Thar, for instance, with leader returning (9)

18 Named Elle as having put the gloss on (9) ENAMELLED

21 Wiser with time put in in Southern Railway (5) SAGER

22 Buts meant to rebuild masonry works to stabilise bridge (9) ABUTMENTS

24 Swift creation is an Internet services company (5)

26 Iris or Rupert? (7) MURDOCH

27 Prickly plants spotted in vacant high-rise compounds (7)

28 This clue is more than necessary (11)

Down

1 Haven to which one is moored? (9)

2 Pupil cutting up tree (5) PAPAL?

3 Come between the photographer and the subject? (9)

4 Attracted � attracted even without young boy (7)

5 Small creatures in groups (7) INSECTS

6 Not every godless English vagrant heads for the desert (5)

7 Fifty winning scholarship (8) LEARNING

8 Breeding stock for the boss (4)

14 Rushed, you tend to be� (2,1,5) IN A HURRY

16 Nonetheless does it get �lain�? (5,4)

17 Sleep-inducing drugs (9) NARCOTICS?

19 Yearn to dance with an easy-to-hit ball (4,3) LONG HOP

20 Hopelessness of the French couple (7) DESPAIR

22 The Indian soul (4) ATMA

23 Open lands for people from Africa (5)

25 Headwear to a wicked bishop (5)
From: runa74 on Tue Oct 9 22:17:23 2007.

ACROSS

12 Got better and wrapped up again (9) RECOVERED
From: runa74 on Tue Oct 9 22:18:00 2007.

ACROSS

13 Friend in Badami, goat-rearing (5) AMIGO
From: runa74 on Tue Oct 9 22:19:44 2007.

across

27 Prickly plants spotted in vacant high-rise compounds (7) ACANTHI
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 9 22:20:28 2007.

1 Dressing industry? (11) APPLICATION

12 Got better and wrapped up again (9) RECOVERED

13 Friend in Badami, goat-rearing (5) AMIGO

15 Leaving for Thar, for instance, with leader returning (9) DESERTION

24 Swift creation is an Internet services company (5) YAHOO

27 Prickly plants spotted in vacant high-rise compounds (7) ACANTHI

28 This clue is more than necessary (11)

Down

1 Haven to which one is moored? (9) ANCHORAGE

2 Pupil cutting up tree (5) PIPUL

3 Come between the photographer and the subject? (9) INTERPOSE

4 Attracted � attracted even without young boy (7) ALLURED

6 Not every godless English vagrant heads for the desert (5) NEGEV

8 Breeding stock for the boss (4) STUD

16 Nonetheless does it get �lain�? (5,4)

23 Open lands for people from Africa (5) MOORS

25 Headwear to a wicked bishop (5)
From: runa74 on Tue Oct 9 22:21:27 2007.

DOWN

25 Headwear to a wicked bishop (5) MITRE?
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 9 22:25:08 2007.

28 This clue is more than necessary (11) SUPERFLUOUS ?

Down

25 Headwear to a wicked bishop (5) HATTO ?
From: kkotirao on Tue Oct 9 22:29:41 2007.

28 This clue is more than necessary (11) SUPERFLUOUS
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 9 22:29:59 2007.

16 Nonetheless does it get �lain�? (5,4) RUSTY NAIL
From: kkotirao on Tue Oct 9 22:31:56 2007.

24 Swift creation is an Internet services company (5) YAHOO
From: runa74 on Tue Oct 9 22:32:53 2007.

Nicely finished rockzidane!!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Oct 9 22:59:40 2007.

Fast work, friends!
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 9 23:46:40 2007.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 10 22:27:14 2007.

Across

1 Dining grandly (8)

6 Meadow, for instance, in Virginia (4)

9 What many would like to do with a direct marketing campaign (3,3)

10 Rare confusion about deception before now (7)EARLIER

13 Incident that is sure to hit the headlines (9)

14 Child ailing with cold (5)CHILL

15 Somewhat neurotic about new currency (4)EURO

16 When it�s the whole nine yards? (4,6)FULL LENGTH

19 Do a patriotic display in tricolour? (3,3,4)

21 Looked about California�s top promontory (4)

24 Harvests exotic pears (5)REAPS

25 One who says �no� to drinks � even brewed tea in bars! (9)ABSTAINER

26 Want the French pointers (7)NEEDLES

27 Deft publicity provokes riot (6)ADROIT

28 Whirl causes bear to lose head (4)EDDY

29 State of the U.S.A. � a right state (8)

Down

2 Give abilities to Oriental politician and debtor (7)

3 � � � and say hi!� � what a blog writer would want visitors to do (4,2)COME IN

4 At the entrance the devotee is completely unclothed (2,3,4)IN THE NUDE

5 Foreign national with good smell (5)GREEK

7 Going out (7)

8 They are said to bring May flowers (5,7)APRIL SHOWERS

11 Frame the alien in mafia activity (6)

12 Noisy obstruction (12)

17 Shylock was one (4,5)

18 Hundred greeting the French showing up fraud (6)

20 December 31 (4-3)YEAR END

22 Open with a Shavian play (7)

23 Tram shudders and takes on the dowager (6)MATRON

25 Cruising on a ship in confusion (2,3)AT SEA
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 10 22:29:16 2007.

Across

1 Dining grandly (8) FEASTING

6 Meadow, for instance, in Virginia (4) VEGA ?

9 What many would like to do with a direct marketing campaign (3,3) OPT OUT

10 Rare confusion about deception before now (7) EARLIER

13 Incident that is sure to hit the headlines (9) NEWSBREAK

14 Child ailing with cold (5) CHILL

15 Somewhat neurotic about new currency (4) EURO

16 When it�s the whole nine yards? (4,6) FULL LENGTH

19 Do a patriotic display in tricolour? (3,3,4) FLY THE FLAG

21 Looked about California�s top promontory (4) SCAW ?

24 Harvests exotic pears (5) REAPS

25 One who says �no� to drinks � even brewed tea in bars! (9) ABSTAINER

26 Want the French pointers (7) NEEDLES

27 Deft publicity provokes riot (6) ADROIT

28 Whirl causes bear to lose head (4) EDDY

29 State of the U.S.A. � a right state (8) ARKANSAS

Down

2 Give abilities to Oriental politician and debtor (7) EMPOWER

3 � � � and say hi!� � what a blog writer would want visitors to do (4,2)
STOP BY
4 At the entrance the devotee is completely unclothed (2,3,4) IN THE BUFF

5 Foreign national with good smell (5) GREEK

7 Going out (7) EXITING

8 They are said to bring May flowers (5,7) APRIL SHOWERS

11 Frame the alien in mafia activity (6) RACKET

12 Noisy obstruction (12) INTERFERANCE

17 Shylock was one (4,5) LOAN SHARK

18 Hundred greeting the French showing up fraud (6) CHISEL

20 December 31 (4-3) YEAR END

22 Open with a Shavian play (7) CANDIDA

23 Tram shudders and takes on the dowager (6) MATRON

25 Cruising on a ship in confusion (2,3) AT SEA
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 10 22:40:05 2007.

Well done, rockzidane!
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 10 22:53:41 2007.
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 10 22:54:40 2007.

Great job rockzidane...clean sweep!
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 10 23:49:02 2007.

Well done, rockzidane
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 10 23:50:39 2007.

PP Madam, how come I became a junior hubber overnight?
Any explanation?
From: rockzidane on Thu Oct 11 0:54:33 2007.

Thank you all
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Oct 11 4:53:40 2007.

kkotirao, the Hub ranking system is something I never look at, honestly, I never watch it changing. For the past few weeks the hubbers are experiencing very frustrating accessing problems. The team is attending to the technical remedying as the announcement at the top of the page shows. May be your grievance is also related to it. Perhaps you can try posting your doubt in the 'specific problems' thread.
From: runa74 on Thu Oct 11 21:03:48 2007.

Across

1 Ruined because of a prank, but recovered somehow (8) BANKRUPT

5 Agitated by river flowing into road (6)

9 If you � � duress, you�re not free (2,5) GO UNDER

10 Where romance breaks up? (7)

11 Act in an impromptu manner in the music hall? (4,2,3) PLAY BY EAR

12 No longer caress one who is out of this country (5)

13 The ultimate tool? (4) LOOT?

14 Child who doesn�t have a home of his own (6,3)

17 With restraint becoming lax, remain unperturbed (4,5)

19 Move in prison? (4) STIR

23 View MS operating system (5) VISTA

24 Serious in �The Listener� gang (2,7) IN EARNEST

25 If we�re in this, we�re on our way (7) TRANSIT

26 Each goal converted into an arbour (7)

27 To fight some of the fires is tricky (6) RESIST

28 Make visible gang involved in attack (5,3) BRING OUT

Down

1 New York City � where a visit would be fruitful? (3,5) BIG APPLE

2 We in France have upped price for candies (7)

3 Changes name again over drumbeats (6)

4 Person for whom everything must be pucca (13) PERFECTIONIST?

6 Musical work to repeat in a different style (8)

7 Something venomous loses name for a sign (7)

8 Madhvacharya�s doctrine of duality (6)

10 It should clean the floor covering completely by moving over a wide area (6,7) CARPET -------?

15 Avoids ring roads (8)

16 Lengthen in favour of treatise (8) PROTRACT

18 Workers� body examines Italian wines (7)

20 Lot more adjustment needed for a musical effect (7) TREMOLO

21 Girl and sailor in reincarnation (6) AVATAR

22 Rehearsal on an arid watercourse (3,3) DRY RUN
From: kkotirao on Thu Oct 11 22:41:26 2007.

Across
1 Ruined because of a prank, but recovered somehow (8) BANKRUPT
5 Agitated by river flowing into road (6)
9 If you � � duress, you�re not free (2,5) GO UNDER
10 Where romance breaks up? (7) CREMONA
11 Act in an impromptu manner in the music hall? (4,2,3) PLAY BY EAR
12 No longer caress one who is out of this country (5)
13 The ultimate tool? (4) LOOT? LAST
14 Child who doesn�t have a home of his own (6,3) STREET LAD
17 With restraint becoming lax, remain unperturbed (4,5) STAY LOOSE
19 Move in prison? (4) STIR
23 View MS operating system (5) VISTA
24 Serious in �The Listener� gang (2,7) IN EARNEST
25 If we�re in this, we�re on our way (7) TRANSIT
26 Each goal converted into an arbour (7) PERGOLA
27 To fight some of the fires is tricky (6) RESIST
28 Make visible gang involved in attack (5,3) BRING OUT
Down
1 New York City � where a visit would be fruitful? (3,5) BIG APPLE
2 We in France have upped price for candies (7) NOUGATS
3 Changes name again over drumbeats (6) REDUBS
4 Person for whom everything must be pucca (13) PERFECTIONIST
6 Musical work to repeat in a different style (8)
OPERETTA
7 Something venomous loses name for a sign (7)
8 Madhvacharya�s doctrine of duality (6) DWAITA
10 It should clean the floor covering completely by moving over a wide area (6,7) CARPET SWEEPER
15 Avoids ring roads (8) BYPASSES
16 Lengthen in favour of treatise (8) PROTRACT
18 Workers� body examines Italian wines (7) TUSCANS
20 Lot more adjustment needed for a musical effect (7) TREMOLO
21 Girl and sailor in reincarnation (6) AVATAR
22 Rehearsal on an arid watercourse (3,3) DRY RUN
MORE IN NEXT..
From: kkotirao on Thu Oct 11 22:43:20 2007.

12 No longer caress one who is out of this country (5) EX PAT
From: kkotirao on Thu Oct 11 22:45:13 2007.

5 Agitated by river flowing into road (6) ROUSED
14 Child who doesn�t have a home of his own (6,3) STREET BOY
7 Something venomous loses name for a sign (7) SCORPIO[/B]
From: snarimetla on Fri Oct 12 0:53:01 2007.

Rao garu,

Awesome! You grabbed the bull by its horns this time.

By the way, your signature "Let us endeavour ..." must have had a subliminal effect on me because these days out here in Tennessee, I can't seem to wait for the clock to turn 3 P.M. because that's when the new puzzle shows up. As a newbie hubber I'm not that quick or good, but I sure try to get to the puzzle right away.

I am constantly amazed at how good you guys are. I know you've been doing this for a while but still ... The other day, for instance, Roczidane (sp?) figured out "Ducks with speed and energy" was OOMPH. At first I didn't see it, but then it hit me a Duck is a zero which in turn is an O and speed is miles per hour MPH. Even after seeing it I couldn't marvel at the brilliance of the clue. I'm sure this clue will stay with me for a while.

Raogaru, I also want to let you know my appreciation for how you give additional information explaining your answer. This helps me a lot.

One question for PP Madam (as Raogaru calls you) - how is your first name pronounced? Puh-vuh-luh-mani or Paa-vuh-luh-mani? Just curious. I have a hard time with some Tamil names. Still can't say Anbazhagan, though.

Thanks everybody.

Satya
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Oct 12 1:28:05 2007.

Excellent work, friends!

Satya, kkotirao succumbs to his weakness so completely that his unquenchable thirst keeps him active till night finishing all the clues of all the 3 cwd puzzles in Orkut before retiring to bed!

The original author of this thread called clueman, TN & our prestigious member, C-Vasi are stalwarts in the art whom I look upon with awe & admiration as a child picking up pebbles on the seashore!

My name which happens to be indicative of my father's clan is pronounced as pa-va-la-ma-Ni.

It is a great pleasure to me to see the project being over almost everyday before my old bones mange to get here crossing so many hurdles- broadband strike, power failure & Hub logging-in problems, just to mention a few!

May our tribe grow & thrive!
From: kkotirao on Fri Oct 12 2:02:56 2007.

Many thanks Satya!
I always regard PP Madam in high esteem due mainly to her keenness in running the show..We must all emulate from her perseverance.
After the arrival of Rockzidane and Runa74, I almost grudgingly feel jobless as by the time, (normally it is after 8.30 AM IST), I enter into the hub arena, I find nothing left...Although it is very good, but the feeling remains, you see!
At the suggestion of PP Madam, I turned myself towards Orkut, which is also equally challenging. Nowadays, I spend most of my day, roaming around Orkut....
Satya, I wish you too to participate in Orkut...Lot of talent remains to be appreciated there too.
With best wishes,
Kotirao
From: snarimetla on Fri Oct 12 17:40:16 2007.

1 Craft with hesitation an old coin (7)

5 Leers and sneers are their looks (6)

9 Old ascetic footloose in German city (5) ESSEN

10 Tell the whole story as you emerge out of the bathroom? (4,5) COME CLEAN

11 Not like to revise the author? (7)

12 Look at British newspaper endlessly (7) OBSERVE

13 Caught scent of Edward getting operating system (5)

14 It�s laid for dignitaries to walk on (3,6) RED CARPET

16 Pupils might look forward to hear the bell at its end (6,3) SCHOOL DAY

19 Social class we�re told to discard (5) CASTE

21 Things done with priest leaving pieces (7)

23 Vani ran wild in blissful state (7) NIRVANA

24 Revolutionary returns with band to perform heroic daring (7-2)

25 Sweep sleeping chamber when Ed leaves it (5) BROOM

26 Corrects some that are so deficient in objectives (6)

27 �� and no further!� (4,3) THUS FAR

Down

1 Stringers cadge recycled features of Christmas, New Year, etc. (9,5) GREETINGS CARDS

2 Slights the fashionable sultans without an arrangement (7)

3 Pope�s epic of dunces (7)

4 Modern Communist placed in the middle again (9) RECENTRED

5 Small part came to nothing (5) CAMEO

6 A coin is tossed to choose a city (7) NOCISIA

7 Become more pleasant on getting 1dn, perhaps (5,2) CHEER UP

8 Where the anvil often comes by � auction (5,3,6) UNDER THE HAMMER

15 Well, such a process will give us less and less water (6,3) DRYING OUT

17 Which should be wide to protect the wearer from sun (3,4) HAT BRIM?

18 Scholar of an English town and university (7)

19 Rudolph�s Canadian cousin? (7) CARIBOU

20 Make tight but the animal�s gone! (4,3) ---- OFF

22 Marks the name of oneself (5) SIGNS
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 12 21:41:09 2007.

ACROSS

11 Not like to revise the author? (7) TOLKIEN

13 Caught scent of Edward getting operating system (5) NOSED?

226 Corrects some that are so deficient in objectives (6) AMEND?

Down

2 Slights the fashionable sultans without an arrangement (7) INSULTS
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 12 21:43:31 2007.

ACROSS

5 Leers and sneers are their looks (6) CYNICS

11 Not like to revise the author? (7) TOLKIEN

13 Caught scent of Edward getting operating system (5) NOSED?

226 Corrects some that are so deficient in objectives (6) AMEND?

Down

2 Slights the fashionable sultans without an arrangement (7) INSULTS
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 12 21:48:28 2007.

DOWN
6 A coin is tossed to choose a city (7) NOCISIA Correction NICOSIA
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 12 21:53:42 2007.

ACROSS

24 Revolutionary returns with band to perform heroic daring (7-2)
DERRING DO
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 12 21:59:00 2007.

ACROSS

1 Craft with hesitation an old coin (7) GRIFTER?
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 12 22:27:30 2007.

Satya, like you, I too wait for 4PM in NJ when the new xword comes out online. Being a newbie hubber myself, I look up to kkotirao, ppavalamani,c-vasi with awe at the amazing way in which they solve the clues and how the answers play out depending on the clues. Rockzidane, tho being new to the hub, is a quick and excellent cwd solver and is amazingly done within a short period of time. You all are truly my gurus and have increased my stubbornness to get to the crossword everyday...and endeavour to learn from you stalwarts of the crossword craze.

kkotirao sir, I did join the hindu cwd community on orkut, but didn't really know how one solves crosswords on that site.
From: kkotirao on Fri Oct 12 23:21:38 2007.

GOOD SHOW!

ACROSS

1 Craft with hesitation an old coin (7) GRIFTER? GUILD ER
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Oct 12 23:21:45 2007.

runa74, I don't understand what you want to know about Orkut cwd community! All you have to do is copy/paste the previous posting in the 'reply' page, add your quota of 2(on Sunday 4) answers & submit. The community is posting ET & New Indian Express crosswords also(4 answers allowed).
From: kkotirao on Fri Oct 12 23:26:35 2007.

Hi Runa74, it is indeed heartening to note that you have entered into Orkut crossword community...I hope you are in the right community, The Hindu/ET crossword community. It is easy and follow the rules mentioned by PP Madam.
Wish you a pleasant experience there too!
From: kkotirao on Fri Oct 12 23:28:57 2007.

26 Corrects some that are so deficient in objectives (6) EMENDS (-SO)ME ENDS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Oct 12 23:32:18 2007.

3dn-Dunciad
From: rockzidane on Sat Oct 13 0:53:33 2007.

Thank you Runa74 for your kind and encouraging words. It is indeed a priviledge to be among veteran solvers . We can only hope to become better with practice and determination.
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 13 4:52:53 2007.

18 Scholar of an English town and university (7) OXONIAN
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Oct 13 10:40:39 2007.

Let me consolidate:

1 Craft with hesitation an old coin (7) GUILDER

5 Leers and sneers are their looks (6) CYNICS

9 Old ascetic footloose in German city (5) ESSEN

10 Tell the whole story as you emerge out of the bathroom? (4,5) COME CLEAN

11 Not like to revise the author? (7) TOLKIEN

12 Look at British newspaper endlessly (7) OBSERVE

13 Caught scent of Edward getting operating system (5) NOSED

14 It�s laid for dignitaries to walk on (3,6) RED CARPET

16 Pupils might look forward to hear the bell at its end (6,3) SCHOOL DAY

19 Social class we�re told to discard (5) CASTE

21 Things done with priest leaving pieces (7) ACTIONS

23 Vani ran wild in blissful state (7) NIRVANA

24 Revolutionary returns with band to perform heroic daring (7-2)DERRING-DO

25 Sweep sleeping chamber when Ed leaves it (5) BROOM

26 Corrects some that are so deficient in objectives (6) AMENDS

27 �� and no further!� (4,3) THUS FAR

Down

1 Stringers cadge recycled features of Christmas, New Year, etc. (9,5) GREETINGS CARDS

2 Slights the fashionable sultans without an arrangement (7) INSULTS

3 Pope�s epic of dunces (7) DUNCIAD

4 Modern Communist placed in the middle again (9) RECENTRED

5 Small part came to nothing (5) CAMEO

6 A coin is tossed to choose a city (7) NOCISIA

7 Become more pleasant on getting 1dn, perhaps (5,2) CHEER UP

8 Where the anvil often comes by � auction (5,3,6) UNDER THE HAMMER

15 Well, such a process will give us less and less water (6,3) DRYING OUT

17 Which should be wide to protect the wearer from sun (3,4) HAT BRIM

18 Scholar of an English town and university (7) OXONIAN

19 Rudolph�s Canadian cousin? (7) CARIBOU

20 Make tight but the animal�s gone! (4,3) SEAL OFF

22 Marks the name of oneself (5) SIGNS

We did it!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Oct 13 23:13:37 2007.

Across

1 One is bound by discretion,

that�s understood (5)TACIT

4 Dimwit, obese, brought before principal (7)FATHEAD

8 Chief measure (5)RULER

9 Internees manipulated girl (9)

10 Set of bells in gazebo in Beijing? (7,8)

11 Reduce the length of a card game (7)ABRIDGE

13 Old impressed by dance band (4)

16 Throw drunkard over port side of ship (4)

17,23 Nothing found in cabana they�d vandalised in US resort town (7,5)DAYTONA BEACH

20 Deplorable US retailer (not us) may supply this dangerous game (7,8)RUSSIAN ROULETTE

22 Team to follow in lead away (9)

23 See 17

24 Resets a broken tile (7)TESSERA

25 In fact, Eddy appeared on stage (5)ACTED

Down

1 Renegade from Ulster after revolution? (8)TURNCOAT

2 Dog going over tracks is mine (8)COLLIERY

3 In first of teasers, language is concise (5)TERSE

4 Fish spread out across bar had to be linked to pier (6,7)

5 Irritable about boy blowing top giving evidence (9)TESTIMONY

6 The Spanish, one by one, given recipe for wonder drug (6)ELIXIR

7 Governess expected girl to be upset � (6)

9 � upset seeing a sleazy novel (7,2,4)

12 After party, ring petite flower seller (9)DOOLITTLE

14 Get smaller settlement (8)CONTRACT

15 Stretch of water providing hake � lad, at sea, catches 100 (4,4)LAKE CHAD

18 Happy days, perhaps, for model (6)

19 Incidental remarks made by amateur teams (6)ASIDES

21 Sign left on one by supporter (5)LIBRA
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 14 0:03:03 2007.

Across

9 Internees manipulated girl (9) ERNESTINE ?

10 Set of bells in gazebo in Beijing? (7,8) CHINESE CARILION

13 Old impressed by dance band (4)

16 Throw drunkard over port side of ship (4)
TOSS

22 Team to follow in lead away (9) SIDETRACK

Down

4 Fish spread out across bar had to be linked to pier (6,7) F_N_A_ HADDOCK

7 Governess expected girl to be upset � (6) DUENNA

9 � upset seeing a sleazy novel (7,2,4)

18 Happy days, perhaps, for model (6)
From: kkotirao on Sun Oct 14 0:30:23 2007.

Across
9 Internees manipulated girl (9) ERNESTINE
13 Old impressed by dance band (4)
Down
4 Fish spread out across bar had to be linked to pier (6,7) FINNAN HADDOCK
9 � upset seeing a sleazy novel (7,2,4)
18 Happy days, perhaps, for model (6) PROSIT
From: kkotirao on Sun Oct 14 0:36:56 2007.

9 � upset seeing a sleazy novel (7,2,4) EYELESS IN GAZA ON GOOGLING!
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 14 0:37:51 2007.

Across

13 Old impressed by dance band (4) HOOP ?
From: kkotirao on Sun Oct 14 0:40:38 2007.

CONGRATS TO ALL!
HOOP SHOULD BE RIGHT..
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Oct 14 4:01:38 2007.

Excellent!
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 14 22:29:44 2007.

Across

1 Foresters go after good farmers (8) GRANGERS

5 Take it easy and arrive at no conclusion of TV programme (6) SITCOM

10 Olive wandering in back-street collects flowers (7) VIOLETS

11 Chief Spirit of Evil displays hoary cut (3,4) OLD NICK

12 Editor involved in the tube, perhaps (6)

13 It lets you identify the location of a play (5,3) STAGE SET

15 Sound come-back (4) ECHO

16 What one has on one�s face when a photographer says "Cheese" (5,5) BROAD SMILE

18 When the splash screen on the computer disappears (5,1,4) AFTER A TIME

20 Under in slushy pond (4) HYPO ?

23 Disappear with the girl before scene-shifting (8) EVANESCE

24 Feel empty with relative display (6) FLAUNT

26 We take a small measure over a long period to provide texture (7) WEFTAGE

27 Laurel in cookery? (3,4) BAY LEAF

28 Leader of youth chats about sailing boats (6) YACHTS

29 The fashionable steeped in wine get the instrument (8) CLARINET

Down

1 If you do, the quarry may be caught! (4,3,4,4) GIVE THE GAME AWAY

2 Put an end to a nonsense � about half-a-line (7) ABOLISH

3 Grasping about animal raised in the limits of Guduvancherry (6) GREEDY

4 The essence of Indian art in Agra sandstone structure (4) RASA

6 How some people would like to assimilate "condensed books"? (2,6) IN DIGEST

7 Rhetorical devices in Greek letter when I�m on the uptake (7) CHIASMI

8 What the enlarger should do when he has all the chance (4,3,4,2,2) MAKE THE MOST OF IT

9 The nerve one politician has in catching the devil! (6,3)

14 Expensive � but the tag itself might be small! (3,6)

17 Tear away the truth on manmade object (8)

19 Carry on business in the street (7) TRAFFIC

21 You may be asked to smile when � � candid camera (5,2) YOU'RE ON

22 Sporting musician (6) PLAYER

25 A fruit for him (4) ABEL ?
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 14 22:35:34 2007.

14 Expensive � but the tag itself might be small! (3,6) DRY TICKET ?
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 14 22:47:29 2007.

12 Editor involved in the tube, perhaps (6) TRIODE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Oct 14 22:47:56 2007.

Answer for 3dn seems to be doubtful!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Oct 14 22:49:20 2007.

Oh! OK!
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 14 23:07:10 2007.

17 Tear away the truth on manmade object (8) ARTEFACT
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Oct 14 23:13:10 2007.

BROAD in 16ac needs revising, 14 dn looks like BIG TICKET.
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 14 23:40:01 2007.

9 The nerve one politician has in catching the devil! (6,3) BOTTLE IMP
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 14 23:43:01 2007.

16 What one has on one�s face when a photographer says "Cheese" (5,5) GIVEN SMILE ?
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 14 23:47:33 2007.

Thank you pavalamani pragasam for the BIG TICKET correction
From: kkotirao on Mon Oct 15 5:46:11 2007.

16 What one has on one�s face when a photographer says "Cheese" (5,5) WIDER SMILE
From: kkotirao on Mon Oct 15 6:27:08 2007.

"YOU'RE ON" AND "HYPO" ARE ALSO CORRECT.
CONGRATS!
From: kkotirao on Mon Oct 15 23:38:52 2007.

16 What one has on one�s face when a photographer says "Cheese" (5,5) WIDER SMILE FIXED SMILE as per solution!
From: kkotirao on Mon Oct 15 23:47:50 2007.

Across
1 Long story told with many acknowledgements of indebtedness (9) SAGACIOUS
6 Bill and Edward took part (5) AC TED
9 Not a mixed skill needed for fluid to flow from body centre (5)AORTA
10 Enraptured with exalted pleasures (9) ECSTASIES
11 Royal ladies can bring crowds outside into the cold (10) PRINCESSES
12 Hot headed and showing a sign of fever (4) RASH?
14 American tract for a couple with a song that is (7) PRAIRIE
15 It became obsolete when the market backed the automobile (4,3)TRAM CAR
17 Herb adds nothing to orange squash (7) O REGANO
19 Vouch for Rose being upset at the finish (7)ENDORSE
20 Typical measure by the mother of Horatia! (4) EMMA?
22 Time to come together, in a civil way (10) TEMPORALLY
25 Rear fastened rev-indicator! (3,6)
26 To find her, a note from Nita should suffice (5) ANITA
27 Teachings that follow closely on a degree (5) DOG MA
28 Dry men took first manuscript paper (9)PARCHMENT
Down
1 To make an impression, put foot down (5)STAMP
2 To develop is tearing me apart (9)GERMINATE
3 In the style of the pilgrims� tales by the way (10) CHAUCERIAN
4 Manage to read rhymes in Old English (7) OVERSEE
5 States page in school is not to be trusted (7) SUSPECT
6 A method which is off (4) AWAY
7 Moist coniferous forest (5)
8 Dismiss from service (9) DISCHARGE
13 Stupid talk about a less hairy rush (10)BALDERDASH
14 Prospered as he went on (9) PROCEEDED
16 Cora on lake finds nice coloured limy seaweed (9) CORALLINE
18 Cover work about Ravel composition (7) OVERLAP
19 A large British moth? (7) EMPEROR
21 Last of the legendary giants � the maternal one? (5) MUMMY?
23 South Africa yet to produce fungi (5)YEAST
24 Ran in a circle for her (4) NINA?
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 16 7:12:27 2007.

Across
25 Rear fastened rev-indicator! (3,6) DOG COLLAR ?
Down
21 Last of the legendary giants � the maternal one? (5) MAGOG ?

24 Ran in a circle for her (4) NORA
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 16 7:12:47 2007.

Across
25 Rear fastened rev-indicator! (3,6) DOG COLLAR ?
Down
21 Last of the legendary giants � the maternal one? (5) MAGOG ?

24 Ran in a circle for her (4) NORA
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 16 7:16:03 2007.

Down
7 Moist coniferous forest (5) TIAGA
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 16 7:25:30 2007.

Down
7 Moist coniferous forest (5) TAIGA (sorry for the earlier spelling error )
From: kkotirao on Tue Oct 16 9:43:11 2007.

Very good Rockzidane on cracking Magog! Congrats!
From: kkotirao on Tue Oct 16 9:50:23 2007.

I tried to search for legendary giants in my dictionary but didnt find Magog or any other convincing answer. I gave up.
After seeing your answer, I searched again and found it paired along with Gog and Magog.
Good guess indeed!
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 16 10:20:17 2007.

Thanks kkotirao for the encouragement
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Oct 16 12:44:48 2007.

Excellent work, folks!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Oct 16 22:51:30 2007.

Across

1 The woman will get a bill for varnish (7)SHELLAC

5 Digest point of what is clear cut (7)PRECISE

10 Greek with German fellow in cave (6)GROTTO?

11 Dog sat between two boys (8)ALSATIAN

12 Goes ashore without any gear (6)

13 Ten I possibly rely on completely (8)ENTIRELY

14 Have American conversation with an old GI (6)

15 She maybe a cruel and bad tempered person (6)

18 Set the price for a pound of rib (6)

20 Arrange alternatively a confused noise outside (6)

23 It was initially designed as a non-stereo player (8)

25 Declare positively (8)ASSERT

26 A European schoolboy must accept direction (8)

27 Nothing clear can be from a wise person with great reputation (6)ORACLE

28 Many lose way in divergence to nearest place (7)

29 Judges seem set to make changes (7)ESTEEMS

Down

2 A girl will take an age getting on this (6)

3 Former habit of night workers (4,5)LATE SHIFT?

4 Alarm Laura�s ring can cause (7)AROUSAL

6 What hungry Italians stir too carelessly (7)RISOTTO

7 Provide entertainment (5)CATER

8 Males with Gestapo are without wrinkle (8)SCARLESS

9 Seriously intend to show potential, intellectually (4,1,4,4)

16 Bring back control on

land (9)REINSTATE

17 The wastage in solid fuel is enormous (8)

19 Long railway wagons (7)

21 Don has case

for senior clerks (7)DEACONS

22 Preface for a prime learner, newly made (6)PRELIM

24 They are instrumental for hungry men for honour (5)
From: kkotirao on Tue Oct 16 23:45:52 2007.

Across
1 The woman will get a bill for varnish (7)SHELLAC
5 Digest point of what is clear cut (7)PRECISE
10 Greek with German fellow in cave (6)GROTTO
11 Dog sat between two boys (8)ALSATIAN
12 Goes ashore without any gear (6)
13 Ten I possibly rely on completely (8)ENTIRELY
14 Have American conversation with an old GI (6)
15 She maybe a cruel and bad tempered person (6) OGRESS
18 Set the price for a pound of rib (6)
20 Arrange alternatively a confused noise outside (6) ORDAIN
23 It was initially designed as a non-stereo player (8)
25 Declare positively (8)ASSERT
26 A European schoolboy must accept direction (8)
27 Nothing clear can be from a wise person with great reputation (6)ORACLE
28 Many lose way in divergence to nearest place (7) C LOSE ST
29 Judges seem set to make changes (7)ESTEEMS
Down
2 A girl will take an age getting on this (6)
3 Former habit of night workers (4,5)LATE SHIFT?
4 Alarm Laura�s ring can cause (7)AROUSAL
6What hungry Italians stir too carelessly (7)RISOTTO
7 Provide entertainment (5)CATER
8 Males with Gestapo are without wrinkle (8)SCARLESS
9 Seriously intend to show potential, intellectually (4,1,4,4)
16 Bring back control on land (9)REINSTATE
17 The wastage in solid fuel is enormous (8) CO LOSS AL
19 Long railway wagons (7)
21 Don has case for senior clerks (7)DEACONS
22 Preface for a prime learner, newly made (6)PRELIM
24 They are instrumental for hungry men for honour (5)
MORE IN NEXT...
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Oct 16 23:59:52 2007.

14 Have American conversation with an old GI (6)DIALOG?
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 17 0:00:17 2007.

18 Set the price for a pound of rib (6) COST A L
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 17 0:23:40 2007.

Across

12 Goes ashore without any gear (6) COASTS ?
23 It was initially designed as a non-stereo player (8) MONOGRAM

26 A European schoolboy must accept direction (8)ESTONIAN

2 A girl will take an age getting on this (6)
8 Males with Gestapo are without wrinkle (8)SEAMLESS ?9 Seriously intend to show potential, intellectually (4,1,4,4)HAVE A GOOD MIND ?

19 Long railway wagons (7) LORRIES ?
24 They are instrumental for hungry men for honour (5) OBOES
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 17 0:31:02 2007.

2 A girl will take an age getting on this (6) HERE ON
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 17 1:20:44 2007.

EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE.
JUST CAME TO UPDATE THE SAME...
CONGRATS TO ALL
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 17 1:43:13 2007.

ROCKZIDANE,
Your solution SEAMLESS is seamlessly correct...Very good
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 17 2:32:18 2007.

Thanks kkotirao
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 17 4:48:17 2007.

Simply superb!
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 17 21:40:51 2007.

Across

1 Apartheid issue in which written evidence is put down (5,3,5) BLACK AND WHITE

8 Resilience exhibited by parts of a flower (7)

9 Disturbed worker rips through narrow breathing passage (7) SPIRANT

11 Happily, for a pound lady takes girl out (6)

13 A court decision that ought to make sense (8) SENTENCE

15 To improve myself � the all embracing aim (5)

16 A high flier, though he�s fond of the drink! (7)

18 Cite correct information relating to origin (7) GENERIC?

19 The odd university person can compose dance music (5)

21 Intuitive power in street and in court (8)

23 Bligh�s call a success in it, coming back (6)

25 Mounting again, the painter falls (7)

26 Even getting the home number (7)

28 Reserved large amount of money � or just an adequate amount (6,7)

Down

2 Reason one may not be able to see the wood for the trees (7)

3 Greek letter from Chicago (3) CHI

4 First man gets out of a courteous form to address a woman (4) ADAM

5 Cited press version for showing lack of courtesy (10) DISRESPECT

6 Uplift for one in a huge crowd (5) HOIST

7 I ran badly three times outside � coach needed (7) TRAINER

8 Saint George to smash apartheid? (11)

10 Fear of being partitioned, possibly (11) TREPIDATION

12 How the full cargo ship left a Yemeni port (5)

14 Government trade census? (10)

17 You may find her with Nora at lake (5)

18 Tough interrogators of postage changes (7) GESTAPO

20 Spray gun obtained by self in France (7)

22 Picture that is to provide cover for journal (5)

24 Dark continent not far for him (4)

27 Possibly pat is suitable (3) APT
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 17 21:43:28 2007.

Across

8 Resilience exhibited by parts of a flower (7) STAMINA
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 17 21:49:15 2007.

ACROSS

21 Intuitive power in street and in court (8) INSTINCT

down

8 Saint George to smash apartheid? (11) SEGREGATION
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 17 21:54:07 2007.

ACROSS

11 Happily, for a pound lady takes girl out (6) GLADLY
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 17 21:55:01 2007.

DOWN

12 How the full cargo ship left a Yemeni port (5) LADEN
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 17 21:56:39 2007.

ACROSS

15 To improve myself � the all embracing aim (5) EMEND
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 17 21:57:32 2007.

Down

2 Reason one may not be able to see the wood for the trees (7) LEAFAGE
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 17 22:31:40 2007.

Across

16 A high flier, though he�s fond of the drink! (7) TOPENER ?

19 The odd university person can compose dance music (5) RUMBA

21 Intuitive power in street and in court (8) INSTINCT

23 Bligh�s call a success in it, coming back (6) TAHITI

25 Mounting again, the painter falls (7) NIAGARA

26 Even getting the home number (7) FLATTEN

28 Reserved large amount of money � or just an adequate amount (6,7) MODEST _

Down

14 Government trade census? (10) STATECRAFT

17 You may find her with Nora at lake (5) NORMA

20 Spray gun obtained by self in France (7) MOISTER

22 Picture that is to provide cover for journal (5) IMAGE

24 Dark continent not far for him (4) AFRO
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 17 22:36:49 2007.

20 Spray gun obtained by self in France (7) MOISTEN
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 17 22:38:44 2007.

28 Reserved large amount of money � or just an adequate amount (6,7) MODEST POSTING ?
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 17 23:09:54 2007.

28 Reserved large amount of money � or just an adequate amount (6,7) MODEST POSTING ? MODEST CONTENT
From: snarimetla on Thu Oct 18 2:17:59 2007.

16. A high flier, though he is fond of the drink! TOPPLER?

17d. You may find her with Nora at lake. LORNA?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Oct 18 5:37:50 2007.

Many question marks!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Oct 18 11:06:57 2007.

28 Reserved large amount of money � or just an adequate amount (6,7)MODEST FORTUNE
16. A high flier, though he is fond of the drink!TIPPLER

17d. You may find her with Nora at lake. LORNA

Nice job!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Oct 18 21:47:29 2007.

The Hindu seems to have gone crazy! Repeats yesterday's grid! Compulsory holiday!
From: kkotirao on Thu Oct 18 22:39:39 2007.

Seems to be a compulsory holiday...there will be no paper on Sunday too...Let us hope they carry new puzzle on Saturday atleast.
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 19 22:52:07 2007.

Across

1 A cut above other ranks (10)

6 Recurrence of temper spells disaster (4)

9 Glace in translation � in English (7)

10 Better half takes car to the very limits (7)

12 Lies in words of book woven in fabric (8)

13 Man in no trouble making organic compound (5) AMINO

15 Silly girl that is going out (5)

17 Use fruit one can mix for the filling (9)

19 A rival read a number and turned a colour (9)

21 Understood Tom reverts to it as arranged (5) TACIT

23 White heron gets up to greet (5) EGRET

24 A supporter, but may be he daren�t (8)ADHERANT

27 Set one�s sights on getting coached (7)

28 Ann Turner anxious to find cotton fabric (7)

29 Sort of knot sailors steer clear of (4) REEF

30 Word of warning the French give about players found on board (10)

Down

1 Can talk easily with an Australian wren (4)

2 Great age produces a fury (7)

3 He is affected with intellectual subnormality (5)

4 Metal measure used as a balance (9)

5 Some of those loathsome profanities (5)OATHS

7 There�s nothing to restrict the view (7)

8 No estimate prepared for flat (10)

11 Down to earth person respecting a heel (7)

14 Rifle the city (10)

16 One side of Liverpool (7)

18 Pole joining an established church maybe (9)

20 Report ripped up with speed (7)

22 Many being tried fight (7) CONTEST

24 Acoustic device (5)

25 You may find her on the new road (5)

26 Manage to con Easterner at some time (4)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Oct 19 23:30:56 2007.

11 Down to earth person respecting a heel (7) REALIST

24 Acoustic device (5) AUDIO
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Oct 19 23:45:05 2007.

6 Recurrence of temper spells disaster (4) DOOM

8 No estimate prepared for flat (10)MAISONETTE
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 20 0:42:59 2007.

Across
1 A cut above other ranks (10)
6 Recurrence of temper spells disaster (4) DOOM
9 Glace in translation � in English (7) ANGLIAN?
10 Better half takes car to the very limits (7) TER MINI
12 Lies in words of book woven in fabric (8) TEXTURES?
13 Man in no trouble making organic compound (5) AMINO
15 Silly girl that is going out (5) INANE
17 Use fruit one can mix for the filling (9) APPLIANCE
19 A rival read a number and turned a colour (9)
21 Understood Tom reverts to it as arranged (5) TACIT
23 White heron gets up to greet (5) EGRET
24 A supporter, but may be he daren�t (8)ADHERENT
27 Set one�s sights on getting coached (7) TRAINED
28 Ann Turner anxious to find cotton fabric (7)
29 Sort of knot sailors steer clear of (4) REEF
30 Word of warning the French give about players found on board (10)
Down
1 Can talk easily with an Australian wren (4)
2 Great age produces a fury (7) MEGAERA
3 He is affected with intellectual subnormality (5)
4 Metal measure used as a balance (9)
5 Some of those loathsome profanities (5)OATHS
7 There�s nothing to restrict the view (7) OPINION
8 No estimate prepared for flat (10) MAISONETTE
11 Down to earth person respecting a heel (7) REALIST
14 Rifle the city (10) WINCHESTER
16 One side of Liverpool (7)
18 Pole joining an established church maybe (9)
20 Report ripped up with speed (7) NARRATE
22 Many being tried fight (7) CONTEST
24 Acoustic device (5) AUDIO
25 You may find her on the new road (5) RHODA?
26 Manage to con Easterner at some time (4)
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 20 0:47:05 2007.

Across
1 A cut above other ranks (10)
9 Glace in translation � in English (7) ANGLIAN?
12 Lies in words of book woven in fabric (8) TEXTURES?
19 A rival read a number and turned a colour (9) CON TEN DER
28 Ann Turner anxious to find cotton fabric (7)
30 Word of warning the French give about players found on board (10)
Down
1 Can talk easily with an Australian wren (4)
3 He is affected with intellectual subnormality (5)
4 Metal measure used as a balance (9)
16 One side of Liverpool (7) EVERTON
18 Pole joining an established church maybe (9)
25 You may find her on the new road (5) RHODA?
26 Manage to con Easterner at some time (4)
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 20 0:59:24 2007.

Across
1 A cut above other ranks (10)
9 Glace in translation � in English (7) ANGLIAN?
12 Lies in words of book woven in fabric (8) TEXTURES?
28 Ann Turner anxious to find cotton fabric (7)
30 Word of warning the French give about players found on board (10) FORECASTLE?
Down
1 Can talk easily with an Australian wren (4)
3 He is affected with intellectual subnormality (5)
4 Metal measure used as a balance (9)
16 One side of Liverpool (7) EVERTON
18 Pole joining an established church maybe (9) PERCH AN CE
25 You may find her on the new road (5) RHODA?
26 Manage to con Easterner at some time (4) ONCE
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 20 1:02:39 2007.

Across
1 A cut above other ranks (10)
9 Glace in translation � in English (7) ANGLIAN?
12 Lies in words of book woven in fabric (8) TEXTURES?
28 Ann Turner anxious to find cotton fabric (7) NAN KEEN
30 Word of warning the French give about players found on board (10) FORECASTLE?
Down
1 Can talk easily with an Australian wren (4)
3 He is affected with intellectual subnormality (5)
4 Metal measure used as a balance (9)
25 You may find her on the new road (5) ?
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 20 1:13:14 2007.

Across
1 A cut above other ranks (10)
9 Glace in translation � in English (7) ANGLIAN?
12 Lies in words of book woven in fabric (8) TEXT ILES
30 Word of warning the French give about players found on board (10) FORECAST LE
Down
1 Can talk easily with an Australian wren (4)
3 He is affected with intellectual subnormality (5)
4 Metal measure used as a balance (9)
25 You may find her on the new road (5) ?
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 20 1:13:46 2007.

Across
1 A cut above other ranks (10)
9 Glace in translation � in English (7) ANGLIAN?
12 Lies in words of book woven in fabric (8) TEXT ILES
30 Word of warning the French give about players found on board (10) FORECAST LE
Down
1 Can talk easily with an Australian wren (4)
3 He is affected with intellectual subnormality (5)
4 Metal measure used as a balance (9)
25 You may find her on the new road (5) ?
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 20 1:25:20 2007.

Across
1 A cut above other ranks (10) COMMISSION
9 Glace in translation � in English (7) ANGLICE
Down
1 Can talk easily with an Australian wren (4) CHAT?
3 He is affected with intellectual subnormality (5) IDIOT
4 Metal measure used as a balance (9) STEEL YARD
25 You may find her on the new road (5) ?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Oct 20 4:20:14 2007.

25dn alone remains! Great perseverance, kkotirao!
From: rockzidane on Sat Oct 20 6:21:15 2007.

25 You may find her on the new road (5) RONDA
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Oct 20 10:23:35 2007.

Holiday tomorrow!
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 20 12:46:07 2007.

HAPPY VIJAYADASAMI/DASARA GREETINGS TO ALL!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Oct 20 12:49:19 2007.

Thanx, & wish you the same!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Oct 21 22:19:01 2007.

Across

1 Information District Attorney put about the matters to be discussed (6)AGENDA

4 Unsatisfactory solution to an owner�s relocation (2,6)NO ANSWER

10 Unfair advantage for one finishing off the tiling (7)

11 Moo raised without a decent pedigree (3,4)LOW BRED

12 One rises in disguise like a rainbow (4)

13 Hot stew taken in by medical orderly (10)

16 Most reasonable to have a South African residence (6)SANEST

17 American student relating to love (7)

20 Treasonable legislator? (7)

21 Modest finish to a game of Rugby (2,4)

24 See in record certain enlightenment (10)DISCLOSURE

25 Need type of credit card to enter a country? (4)VISA

27 Hardly the hotel for a singular stage celebrity (3,4)ONE STAR

29 Fenced in holding for a countryman (7)

30 What match players may happily or unhappily finish with (3,5)

31 Generally accepted to be a characteristic of Shylock (6)

Down

1 Most ill-disposed to find a resting place (8)ANGRIEST

2 Loses not time, perhaps, becoming detached (11)

3 Particular day of month for a fruit? (4)DATE

5 A ham off to look at USA city known as petroleum and gas centre (8)

6 A refurbished guide for those who want to wine and dine differently (3,7)NEW EDITION

7 Conflict takes a raw turn (3)WAR

8 It�s used for sifting through a puzzle (6)RIDDLE

9 Kind instruction (5)

14 Licence issued for each delivery? (11)

15 Realises it represents the Jews (10)ISRAELITES

18 Adapted to study in verse in order to retain (8)

19 Went dead (8)

22 Quickly reacting to the French Right (6)ADROIT

23 Strap bends in pipes, to stop passage of air (5)

26 Set of tools used together (4)

28 She may also return preceding the event (3)EVE
From: kkotirao on Mon Oct 22 1:43:41 2007.

Across
1 Information District Attorney put about the matters to be discussed (6)AGENDA

4 Unsatisfactory solution to an owner�s relocation (2,6) NO ANSWER

10 Unfair advantage for one finishing off the tiling (7)

11 Moo raised without a decent pedigree (3,4)LOW BRED

12 One rises in disguise like a rainbow (4) IRIS

13 Hot stew taken in by medical orderly (10) METHODICAL

16 Most reasonable to have a South African residence (6) SANEST

17 American student relating to love (7) AMATORY

20 Treasonable legislator? (7) SENATOR

21 Modest finish to a game of Rugby (2,4)

24 See in record certain enlightenment (10)DISCLOSURE

25 Need type of credit card to enter a country? (4) VISA

27 Hardly the hotel for a singular stage celebrity (3,4)ONE STAR

29 Fenced in holding for a countryman (7)

30 What match players may happily or unhappily finish with (3,5)

31 Generally accepted to be a characteristic of Shylock (6)

Down

1 Most ill-disposed to find a resting place (8) ANGRIEST

2 Loses not time, perhaps, becoming detached (11) EMOTIONLESS

3 Particular day of month for a fruit? (4) DATE

5 A ham off to look at USA city known as petroleum and gas centre (8) OKLAHAMA

6 A refurbished guide for those who want to wine and dine differently (3,7) NEW EDITION

7 Conflict takes a raw turn (3)WAR

8 It�s used for sifting through a puzzle (6) RIDDLE

9 Kind instruction (5)

14 Licence issued for each delivery? (11) CERTIFICATE

15 Realises it represents the Jews (10) ISRAELITES

18 Adapted to study in verse in order to retain (8) CONSERVE

19 Went dead (8) DEPARTED

22 Quickly reacting to the French Right (6) ADROIT

23 Strap bends in pipes, to stop passage of air (5)

26 Set of tools used together (4)

28 She may also return preceding the event (3) EVE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Oct 22 3:39:05 2007.

31 Generally accepted to be a characteristic of Shylock (6)AGREED

9 Kind instruction (5) ENTER?
From: kkotirao on Mon Oct 22 4:02:48 2007.

ACROSS
10 Unfair advantage for one finishing off the tiling (7) GROUTER
DOWN
9 Kind instruction (5) ENTER? ORDER
From: rockzidane on Mon Oct 22 8:48:45 2007.

Across
30 What match players may happily or unhappily finish with (3,5) THE ASHES

Down

23 Strap bends in pipes, to stop passage of air (5) BRACE ? PRESS ?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Oct 22 22:52:19 2007.

Across

1 Stretcher from New Castle (7)

5 Crazily run to face a time of great torment (7)

9 Priest had to shave round back of head (5)

10 Advocate putting a road block around the street (9)BARRISTER

11 Observing the exact rules (6)STRICT

12 Greta Lee thrown out, put in lower class (8)DELEGATE

14 Quite possible that Doran has to turn to her (5)RONDA

15 So charter is renegotiated by the players (9)ORCHESTRA

18 Patience is needed to find a fine diamond (9)SOLITAIRE

20 Tom goes round employment department for trainee (5)CADET

22 Sail in Channel Islands freely with cotton and mohair cloth (8)

24 Classical Italian spoken in central parts of the country (6)

26 A toper had to be wasted away (9)

27 That marshy pine forest lies at Georgia, is not correct (5)

28 Failing no tests, this is to go ahead (7)

29 Impairs a secret contrivance (7)

Down

1 Photographers concern revealed by an informer (9)EXPOSURES

2 Too smooth for a fire dog (7)

3 After a cut a worker may well be sarcastic (9)

4 Lorry drivers compartments (4)

5 Carried quite a distance, which is hard to believe (3,7)FAR FETCHED

6 Bring forward into consideration (5)

7 Draw attention at the erratic tract (7)ATTRACT

8 Always that is weird (5)EERIE

13 Naming of youngster reported in the concept (10)

16 Meet in continental bar (9)

17 Servant to be there with a set of books (9)ATTENDANT

19 Alfalfa in Switzerland? (7)

21 Censure Scottish landowner upset about the Common Market (7)

22 Closely examines a container put on board (5)SCANS

23 Runs with long strides around the slope (5)LOPES

25 The man in management had ambition (4)
From: kkotirao on Mon Oct 22 22:56:21 2007.

Across

1 Stretcher from New Castle (7) ELASTIC

5 Crazily run to face a time of great torment (7) FURNACE

9 Priest had to shave round back of head (5) PADRE

10 Advocate putting a road block around the street (9) BARRISTER

11 Observing the exact rules (6) STRICT

12 Greta Lee thrown out, put in lower class (8) RELEGATE

14 Quite possible that Doran has to turn to her (5)RONDA

15 So charter is renegotiated by the players (9)ORCHESTRA

18 Patience is needed to find a fine diamond (9)SOLITAIRE

20 Tom goes round employment department for trainee (5)CADET

22 Sail in Channel Islands freely with cotton and mohair cloth (8) SICILIAN

24 Classical Italian spoken in central parts of the country (6) TUSCAN

26 A toper had to be wasted away (9) ATROPHIED

27 That marshy pine forest lies at Georgia, is not correct (5)

28 Failing no tests, this is to go ahead (7) STETSON

29 Impairs a secret contrivance (7)

Down
1 Photographers concern revealed by an informer (9)EXPOSURES

2 Too smooth for a fire dog (7) ANDIRON

3 After a cut a worker may well be sarcastic (9) TRENCHANT

4 Lorry drivers compartments (4) CABS

5 Carried quite a distance, which is hard to believe (3,7)FAR FETCHED

6 Bring forward into consideration (5) RAISE

7 Draw attention at the erratic tract (7)ATTRACT

8 Always that is weird (5) EERIE

13 Naming of youngster reported in the concept (10) NOMINATION

16 Meet in continental bar (9) ENCOUNTER

17 Servant to be there with a set of books (9) ATTENDANT

19 Alfalfa in Switzerland? (7) LUCERNE

21 Censure Scottish landowner upset about the Common Market (7)

22 Closely examines a container put on board (5) SCANS

23 Runs with long strides around the slope (5) LOPES

25 The man in management had ambition (4) ADAM
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 23 2:44:20 2007.

Across

27 That marshy pine forest lies at Georgia, is not correct (5) TAIGA

29 Impairs a secret contrivance (7) MARPLOT

Down
21 Censure Scottish landowner upset about the Common Market (7) DECRIAL
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Oct 23 4:00:22 2007.

Fast work, friends!
From: kkotirao on Tue Oct 23 4:05:03 2007.

Good to see Rockzidane finishing...Congrats!
From: rockzidane on Tue Oct 23 4:22:46 2007.

kkotirao that was really fast work from you
From: runa74 on Tue Oct 23 21:58:43 2007.

Across

1 The one that got away (7) ESCAPEE?

5 Testifies to being removed from office (7) ATTESTS

9 Len sits around as he obtains support to a cause (7) ENLISTS

10 A story about bovine creatures being ruled (7)

11 A party I claim in court (5)

12 Builder made the picture visible? (9) DEVELOPER

13 He abhors Hell�s open door policy (9)

15 Ada in Rolls Royce equipped with device for locating objects (5) RADAR

16 Shouts for everybody in Civil Service (5) CALLS

18 Charming conclusion to each operatic cycle (9)

21 Angry inmate distressed childless person (2,1,6)

24 Doctor having an instrument, speaks in a slow lengthy manner (5) DRAWL

25 Remarkable drop in North American currency (7) NIAGARA?

26 Recipes used should be exact (7) PRECISE

27 She has time to put right close fitting tubular dresses (7)

28 Record hesitation was made on name to judge (7) DISCERN

Down

1 The elder ordered ma to be given a gemstone (7) EMERALD

2 C scale (7)

3 Hand round parts of an antler of waxy appearance (9)

4 Slackened, as in river that backs up (5)

5 Survivor in action is set free (9)

6 Parchment slip containing a list of names (5)

7 Put one�s foot down and made an impression (7) STOMPED?

8 Russian lens are made narrow (7)

14 Mixing Spanish and French players (9)

15 Forward � study clothes (9) READDRESS

16 Prospective purchasers of about 51 dollar pieces? (7) CLIENTS

17 Escaping water forming lake before time (7) LEAKAGE

19 Just think � one pit is filled with silver (7) IMAGINE

20 Bitterness associated with an age old craft (7)

22 The old play was absolutely correct (5)

23 A drip out of a swift flowing river (5) RAPID
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Oct 23 22:39:07 2007.

Across

1 The one that got away (7) ESCAPEE

5 Testifies to being removed from office (7) ATTESTS

9 Len sits around as he obtains support to a cause (7) ENLISTS

10 A story about bovine creatures being ruled (7)

11 A party I claim in court (5)ALIBI

12 Builder made the picture visible? (9) DEVELOPED

13 He abhors Hell�s open door policy (9)

15 Ada in Rolls Royce equipped with device for locating objects (5) RADAR

16 Shouts for everybody in Civil Service (5) CALLS

18 Charming conclusion to each operatic cycle (9)ENDEARING

21 Angry inmate distressed childless person (2,1,6)IN A

24 Doctor having an instrument, speaks in a slow lengthy manner (5) DRAWL

25 Remarkable drop in North American currency (7) NIAGARA

26 Recipes used should be exact (7) PRECISE

27 She has time to put right close fitting tubular dresses (7)

28 Record hesitation was made on name to judge (7) DISCERN

Down

1 The elder ordered ma to be given a gemstone (7) EMERALD

2 C scale (7)

3 Hand round parts of an antler of waxy appearance (9)

4 Slackened, as in river that backs up (5)EASED

5 Survivor in action is set free (9)

6 Parchment slip containing a list of names (5)

7 Put one�s foot down and made an impression (7) STOMPED?

8 Russian lens are made narrow (7)SLENDER

14 Mixing Spanish and French players (9)

15 Forward � study clothes (9) READDRESS

16 Prospective purchasers of about 51 dollar pieces? (7) CLIENTS

17 Escaping water forming lake before time (7) LEAKAGE

19 Just think � one pit is filled with silver (7) IMAGINE

20 Bitterness associated with an age old craft (7)GALLEON

22 The old play was absolutely correct (5)EXACT

23 A drip out of a swift flowing river (5) RAPID
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 24 0:06:34 2007.

Across

1 The one that got away (7) ESCAPEE

5 Testifies to being removed from office (7) ATTESTS DEPOSES

9 Len sits around as he obtains support to a cause (7) ENLISTS

10 A story about bovine creatures being ruled (7)

11 A party I claim in court (5)ALIBI

12 Builder made the picture visible? (9) DEVELOPED

13 He abhors Hell�s open door policy (9)

15 Ada in Rolls Royce equipped with device for locating objects (5) RADAR

16 Shouts for everybody in Civil Service (5) CALLS

18 Charming conclusion to each operatic cycle (9) ENDEARING

21 Angry inmate distressed childless person (2,1,6)IN A TEMPER

24 Doctor having an instrument, speaks in a slow lengthy manner (5) DRAWL

25 Remarkable drop in North American currency (7) NIAGARA

26 Recipes used should be exact (7) PRECISE

27 She has time to put right close fitting tubular dresses (7)

28 Record hesitation was made on name to judge (7) DISCERN

Down

1 The elder ordered ma to be given a gemstone (7) EMERALD

2 C scale (7) CELSIUS

3 Hand round parts of an antler of waxy appearance (9)

4 Slackened, as in river that backs up (5)EASED

5 Survivor in action is set free (9) DE LIVER ED

6 Parchment slip containing a list of names (5) PANE L

7 Put one�s foot down and made an impression (7) STAMPED

8 Russian lens are made narrow (7)SLENDER

14 Mixing Spanish and French players (9)

15 Forward � study clothes (9) READDRESS

16 Prospective purchasers of about 51 dollar pieces? (7) CLIENTS

17 Escaping water forming lake before time (7) LEAKAGE

19 Just think � one pit is filled with silver (7) IMAGINE

20 Bitterness associated with an age old craft (7)GALLEON

22 The old play was absolutely correct (5)EXACT

23 A drip out of a swift flowing river (5) RAPID
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 24 0:11:21 2007.

DOWN
3 Hand round parts of an antler of waxy appearance (9) PAS TINES S
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 24 0:14:41 2007.

13 He abhors Hell�s open door policy (9) DISSENTER
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 24 0:16:37 2007.

10 A story about bovine creatures being ruled (7) LINEAGE?
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 24 0:18:34 2007.

14 Mixing Spanish and French players (9) THESPIANS
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 24 0:39:11 2007.

27 She has time to put right close fitting tubular dresses (7) SHEATHS
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 24 0:48:45 2007.

MY RECENT POST TO 27 AC -SHEATHS WAS NOT FOUND POSTED!
THE WEBSITE IS BECOMING INTOLERABLE...
PREVIOUSLY, WHEN WE POST OUR ENTRIES, IT TOOK BACK TO THE FORUM AGAIN AFTER A FEW SECONDS...NOW IT SHOWS DIFFERENTLY...I AGAIN LOG ON TO HUB FROM THE FAVOURITES FOLDER..
I HOPE OTHERS TOO HAVE SIMILAR SITUATION
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 24 3:53:13 2007.

My misery is of a different kind today: I first open the 'latest posts' page & from there keep clicking open threads one by one. Today when I close the thread finished viewing the 'latest posts' page also closes requiring me to log in again!
The site is gradually limping back from worst to worse, wait we must for 'bad' & then normal!!!

In spite of all logging in woes!
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 24 20:54:36 2007.

Across

1 Divine figures going round, like that of Venus? (8,6) HEAVENLY BODIES

8 The meal for which little Tucker may sing (6) SUPPER

9 A size five, it was fashioned by a newspaper (8)

11 �See you later, ______�(Old hit) (9) ALLIGATOR

12 Tree upended by Algerian-French author, Nobel Laureate (5) SUMAC

13 The furthest point you reach in the cul-de-sac (4,3) DEAD END

15 Outstanding men in ET interpretation (7) EMINENT

17 Soothsayer, one in last throes imbibing French wine (7)

19 Old relative meets a U.S. prosecutor in a part of Andalusia (7) GRENADA

21 Colonial creature with a piece of cheese affecting the mouth (5) CORAL

23 Distressed by a dirge, gave trouble (9) AGGRIEVED

25 Greeting order at home repeatedly (4-4)

26 Jamnagar licensee stocks a strong-smelling vegetable (6) GARLIC

27 Showing sound judgment, Barna sees Noel�s difficulty (14) REASONABLENESS

Down

1 Partner who can manage money thriftily (7) HUSBAND

2 Father in Chennai, initiating litigation, may cause dismay (5) APPAL

3 Plant, always sickly, never mature? (9) EVERGREEN

4 A brazier needing repair is odd (7) BIZARRE

5 Residue seen, for example, in a doctor�s (5) DREGS

6 Parasite, cause of dysentery, occurring in bone/meat, a mutant (9) ENTAMOEBA

7 It gives a cutting edge to the surgeon (6) LANCET

10 Pedigree animals scatter dust (4) STUD

14 Give publicity to an object returned in hostile setting (9) ADVERTISE

16 Name it in a new way as �lifeless� (9) INANIMATE

17 Brew some coffee perhaps (6) DECANT

18 Arrange afresh to get new lager in (7)

19 Two soldiers who met Broadway show girl (4) GIGI

20 Great devotees of Doordarshan, India�s first in performances (7) ADDICTS

22 A particular place for a crop pest, tailless (5) LOCUS

24 It permits flow in one direction only in a larval ventricle (5) VALVE
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 24 20:55:48 2007.

Across

1 Divine figures going round, like that of Venus? (8,6) HEAVENLY BODIES

8 The meal for which little Tucker may sing (6) SUPPER

9 A size five, it was fashioned by a newspaper (8)

11 �See you later, ______�(Old hit) (9) ALLIGATOR

12 Tree upended by Algerian-French author, Nobel Laureate (5) SUMAC

13 The furthest point you reach in the cul-de-sac (4,3) DEAD END

15 Outstanding men in ET interpretation (7) EMINENT

17 Soothsayer, one in last throes imbibing French wine (7)

19 Old relative meets a U.S. prosecutor in a part of Andalusia (7) GRENADA

21 Colonial creature with a piece of cheese affecting the mouth (5) CORAL

23 Distressed by a dirge, gave trouble (9) AGGRIEVED

25 Greeting order at home repeatedly (4-4)

26 Jamnagar licensee stocks a strong-smelling vegetable (6) GARLIC

27 Showing sound judgment, Barna sees Noel�s difficulty (14) REASONABLENESS

Down

1 Partner who can manage money thriftily (7) HUSBAND

2 Father in Chennai, initiating litigation, may cause dismay (5) APPAL

3 Plant, always sickly, never mature? (9) EVERGREEN

4 A brazier needing repair is odd (7) BIZARRE

5 Residue seen, for example, in a doctor�s (5) DREGS

6 Parasite, cause of dysentery, occurring in bone/meat, a mutant (9) ENTAMOEBA

7 It gives a cutting edge to the surgeon (6) LANCET

10 Pedigree animals scatter dust (4) STUD

14 Give publicity to an object returned in hostile setting (9) ADVERTISE

16 Name it in a new way as �lifeless� (9) INANIMATE

17 Brew some coffee perhaps (6) DECANT

18 Arrange afresh to get new lager in (7)

19 Two soldiers who met Broadway show girl (4) GIGI

20 Great devotees of Doordarshan, India�s first in performances (7) ADDICTS

22 A particular place for a crop pest, tailless (5) LOCUS

24 It permits flow in one direction only in a larval ventricle (5) VALVE
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 24 20:56:11 2007.

Across

1 Divine figures going round, like that of Venus? (8,6) HEAVENLY BODIES

8 The meal for which little Tucker may sing (6) SUPPER

9 A size five, it was fashioned by a newspaper (8)

11 �See you later, ______�(Old hit) (9) ALLIGATOR

12 Tree upended by Algerian-French author, Nobel Laureate (5) SUMAC

13 The furthest point you reach in the cul-de-sac (4,3) DEAD END

15 Outstanding men in ET interpretation (7) EMINENT

17 Soothsayer, one in last throes imbibing French wine (7)

19 Old relative meets a U.S. prosecutor in a part of Andalusia (7) GRENADA

21 Colonial creature with a piece of cheese affecting the mouth (5) CORAL

23 Distressed by a dirge, gave trouble (9) AGGRIEVED

25 Greeting order at home repeatedly (4-4)

26 Jamnagar licensee stocks a strong-smelling vegetable (6) GARLIC

27 Showing sound judgment, Barna sees Noel�s difficulty (14) REASONABLENESS

Down

1 Partner who can manage money thriftily (7) HUSBAND

2 Father in Chennai, initiating litigation, may cause dismay (5) APPAL

3 Plant, always sickly, never mature? (9) EVERGREEN

4 A brazier needing repair is odd (7) BIZARRE

5 Residue seen, for example, in a doctor�s (5) DREGS

6 Parasite, cause of dysentery, occurring in bone/meat, a mutant (9) ENTAMOEBA

7 It gives a cutting edge to the surgeon (6) LANCET

10 Pedigree animals scatter dust (4) STUD

14 Give publicity to an object returned in hostile setting (9) ADVERTISE

16 Name it in a new way as �lifeless� (9) INANIMATE

17 Brew some coffee perhaps (6) DECANT

18 Arrange afresh to get new lager in (7)

19 Two soldiers who met Broadway show girl (4) GIGI

20 Great devotees of Doordarshan, India�s first in performances (7) ADDICTS

22 A particular place for a crop pest, tailless (5) LOCUS

24 It permits flow in one direction only in a larval ventricle (5) VALVE
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 24 21:01:12 2007.

Sorry all....facing problems with posting. For some reason it posted 4 times!!
From: runa74 on Wed Oct 24 21:03:55 2007.

ACROSS

17 Soothsayer, one in last throes imbibing French wine (7) DIVINER
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 24 22:47:34 2007.

Across

9 A size five, it was fashioned by a newspaper (8) IZVESTIA

19 Old relative meets a U.S. prosecutor in a part of Andalusia (7) GRENADA / GRANADA

25 Greeting order at home repeatedly (4-4) CHIN CHIN ?

Down

17 Brew some coffee perhaps (6) DECANT / DECOCT ?

18 Arrange afresh to get new lager in (7) REALIGN
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 24 23:42:32 2007.

DECOCT suits well with the ac clue!

Very fast work, friends!
From: kkotirao on Wed Oct 24 23:53:46 2007.

Good show! Congrats...
From: runa74 on Thu Oct 25 22:13:40 2007.

Across

1 Can a tremor be interpreted by a weather instrument? (9) BAROMETER

5 Weapons for bony freshwater fish (5) PIKES

8 Scarf from Accra, vat-dyed (6) CRAVAT

9 Sign, new, denoting a stinger (8) SCORPION

11 Wild revel that took a gory turn (4) ORGY

12 Is it proper or wrong in one who has ownership? (10) PROPRIETOR

14 A Titan too gets it in the neck (5)

15 State of madness after reverse in operating room (7) ROMANIA

16 Revolutionary kind of tyres containing carbon (7) RADICAL

17 Small town in Borneo to which French impressionist returned (5) TENOM

19 Crazy proposal for movement (10) LOCOMOTION

20 A sound reflection (4) ECHO

22 Being somewhat dense, the hick hits out (8) THICKISH

23 Retain somehow an important part of the eye (6) RETINA

24 Money found in a road, hidden (5) DINAR

25 Supporter of 5 Dn in a civil war (9)

Down

1 Summoning gesture shown by Brubeck once (6) BECKON

2 A rotund carriage designed as a means to protect the back of those retreating (9, 6) REARGUARD ACTION

3 Intend to be petty (4) MEAN

4 Pure aconite, right treatment for regaining one�s health (12) RECUPERATION

5 Father torn about mail lost in legislature (10) PARLIAMENT

6 Device for making sweaters etc., a kit matching nine variants (8, 7) KNITTING MACHINE

7 Spanish drink to make head of school reportedly more cross (7) SANGRIA

10 One engaged in conversions made Priestly sore somehow (12)

13 A craftsman from Switzerland maybe (10) WATCHMAKER

16 Told about two notes included in bright colour (7) RELATED

18 Product of conscience according to Hamlet (6)

21 Make an advance (4)
From: rockzidane on Thu Oct 25 22:19:05 2007.

Across

1 Can a tremor be interpreted by a weather instrument? (9) BAROMETER

5 Weapons for bony freshwater fish (5) PIKES

8 Scarf from Accra, vat-dyed (6) CRAVAT

9 Sign, new, denoting a stinger (8) SCORPION

11 Wild revel that took a gory turn (4) ORGY

12 Is it proper or wrong in one who has ownership? (10) PROPRIETOR

14 A Titan too gets it in the neck (5) ATLAS

15 State of madness after reverse in operating room (7) ROMANIA

16 Revolutionary kind of tyres containing carbon (7) RADICAL

17 Small town in Borneo to which French impressionist returned (5) TENAM

19 Crazy proposal for movement (10) LOCOMOTION

20 A sound reflection (4) ECHO

22 Being somewhat dense, the hick hits out (8) THICKEST

23 Retain somehow an important part of the eye (6) RETINA

24 Money found in a road, hidden (5) DINAR

25 Supporter of 5 Dn in a civil war (9)

Down

1 Summoning gesture shown by Brubeck once (6) BECKON

2 A rotund carriage designed as a means to protect the back of those retreating (9, 6) REARGUARD ACTION

3 Intend to be petty (4) MEAN

4 Pure aconite, right treatment for regaining one�s health (12) RECUPERATION

5 Father torn about mail lost in legislature (10) PARLIAMENT

6 Device for making sweaters etc., a kit matching nine variants (8, 7) KNITTING MACHINE

7 Spanish drink to make head of school reportedly more cross (7) SANGRIA

10 One engaged in conversions made Priestly sore somehow (12) PROSELYTISER

13 A craftsman from Switzerland maybe (10) CLOCKMAKER

16 Told about two notes included in bright colour (7) RELATED

18 Product of conscience according to Hamlet (6)

21 Make an advance (4)
From: rockzidane on Thu Oct 25 22:21:49 2007.

Across

25 Supporter of 5 Dn in a civil war (9) ROUNDHEAD

Down

18 Product of conscience according to Hamlet (6)

21 Make an advance (4) LEAD ?
From: rockzidane on Thu Oct 25 22:23:03 2007.

18 Product of conscience according to Hamlet (6) COWARD
From: rockzidane on Thu Oct 25 22:28:30 2007.

Hi runa74. Your posting was not visible when I posted mine. THICKISH for 22 ac is correct.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Oct 25 22:44:09 2007.

13 dn can be resolved when 14 ac is solved!
From: kkotirao on Thu Oct 25 23:38:49 2007.

Quite an easy one today!
Good show by all! Congrats
From: snarimetla on Fri Oct 26 0:44:31 2007.

Rockzidane,

Are you an IIT alumnus? I ask because of your impressive cerebral power Awesome, my friend.

Satya
From: rockzidane on Fri Oct 26 2:03:00 2007.

Hi Satya , thank you for your kind words. I wish what you think was true. Alas I am just an ordinary bloke.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Oct 26 11:06:17 2007.

Smart teamwork!
From: runa74 on Fri Oct 26 21:17:18 2007.

Across

1 Such close-fitting clothes make small relatives drunk (4-5) SKIN TIGHT

5 Meat for the essayist (5) BACON

8 Enumeration of desires of an SI whilst on the move (4,4) WISH LIST

9 The staggers make me resolute (6)

11 You have a meal reportedly and consume fully (3,2) USE UP

12 One boy angry with a military decoration (4,5) IRON CROSS

13 Bugle call for a design on the body (6) TATTOO

14 Re-do oriental act, modify and embellish (8) DECORATE

16 Enduring quality of a card game (8) PATIENCE

18 Such a child may not have tasted much of the rod (6) SPOILT

22 Blunt? True, but, oddly, unruly (9) TURBULENT

23 Immature egg cell endangers universal love (5) OVULE

24 Served in burning brandy, a drop of brandy in a blaze (6) FLAMBE

25 About to occur to me in mint condition (8) IMMINENT

26 Person caught between two sides, he does not like company (5) LONER

27 Enabled or otherwise, it is a streamer (9) BANDEROLE

Down

1 Joiner�s by-product (7) SAWDUST

2 Closely examine the little creature, soft at heart (7) INSPECT

3 Humble Peter, one new to work out what identifies the caller (or one called) (9,6) TELEPHONE NUMBER

4 Idle talk is so backward in a doctor (6) GOSSIP

5 Failure to keep one�s commitment to tie the knot (6,2,7) BREACH OF PROMISE

6 City that made a bard coo strangely (7) CORDOBA

7 Greeting a good man sporting a title (7) NAMASTE

10 The two-wheeler moved aimlessly (5) MOPED?

15 One that propels head of ship and company (5)

16 A tulip, if crushed, is distressing (7) PITIFUL

17 Ground for a queen in procession (7) TERRAIN

19 Where conception occurs upsetting routine (2,5) IN UTERO

20 Scene of operations where, in part, great heat reigns (7) THEATRE

21 Flower part for a good man? So be it (6) STAMEN
From: rockzidane on Fri Oct 26 22:46:49 2007.

Fast work runa74 ! Great going

Down

15 One that propels head of ship and company (5) SCREW
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Oct 26 22:48:47 2007.

Only 9ac remains!
From: rockzidane on Fri Oct 26 23:01:24 2007.

Across

9 The staggers make me resolute (6) MEGRIM
From: kkotirao on Fri Oct 26 23:17:56 2007.

Easy one again today, except 9ac...

Is it FERRUM? Anno pending, ofcourse
From: kkotirao on Fri Oct 26 23:33:39 2007.

MY SYSTEM WAS NOT UPDATED WITH ROCKZIDANCE'S ANSWER FOR 9 AC...
MEGRIM IS CORRECT.
CONGRATS, ROCKZIDANE ET AL
From: runa74 on Sat Oct 27 1:32:16 2007.

Thanks Rockzidane!
From: runa74 on Sat Oct 27 1:33:01 2007.

Thanks Rockzidane!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Oct 27 4:22:59 2007.

Excellent work!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Oct 27 22:48:17 2007.

1 Require last of wine in study to be brought over (4)NEED

3 Run away from stalker on cycle (4,4)

7 Old shoes for those collecting shellfish? (6-7) PICKERS?

10 Antony's wife in new coat, by the way (7)OCTAVIA

11 Excessively optimistic, girl at conclusion of programme (7)

12 Teach painting back home (5)

14 A pound in one country or another (9)AUSTRALIA

16 County type pair confused crossing river (9)

17 Organised tour round duke's house (5)TUDOR

19 Doctor receiving one cable about a peruke (7)

21 Type of marsupial - very large
number seen across Italian river (7) OPOSSUM

23 Achieve one's full potential using it in meeting (3,2,8)GET IT TOGETHER

24 Alienate corrupt sergeant (8)ESTRANGE

25 Initially one blows on each instrument (4)OBOE

Down

1 Now for the first time, left IOW town (7)NEWYORK

2 Painter from southern state (5)

3 Finest fruit for most important person (3,6)TOP BANANA

4 Come back with extremely rare dog (5)RECUR

5 A reserve tutor somehow makes a valuable discovery (8,5)TREASURE TROVE

6 Put in, batting, played for time (9) INSTALLED

8 Terribly relevant, read about women's perfume (8,5)

9 Wager over a Greek character (4)BETA

13 A second page on pheasant eating a vegetable (9)

15 It speaks for itself, one mayor's in difficulty (3,2,4)SAY NO MORE

16 Characters in class (4)

18 Deep regret about son breaking in again (7)REMORSE

20 Agree fare (3,2)

22 Form of address used in India has upset one bishop (5)SAHIB
From: kkotirao on Sat Oct 27 23:59:32 2007.

1 Require last of wine in study to be brought over (4)NEED
3 Run away from stalker on cycle (4,4)
7 Old shoes for those collecting shellfish? (6-7)
10 Antony's wife in new coat, by the way (7)OCTAVIA
11 Excessively optimistic, girl at conclusion of programme (7)
12 Teach painting back home (5) TRAIN
14 A pound in one country or another (9)AUSTRALIA
16 County type pair confused crossing river (9)
17 Organised tour round duke's house (5)TUDOR
19 Doctor receiving one cable about a peruke (7) PERIWIG
21 Type of marsupial - very large
number seen across Italian river (7) OPOSSUM
23 Achieve one's full potential using it in meeting (3,2,8) GET IT TOGETHER
24 Alienate corrupt sergeant (8)ESTRANGE
25 Initially one blows on each instrument (4)OBOE
Down
1 Now for the first time, left IOW town (7)NEWYORK NEW PORT
2 Painter from southern state (5) ERNST
3 Finest fruit for most important person (3,6)TOP BANANA
4 Come back with extremely rare dog (5)
5 A reserve tutor somehow makes a valuable discovery (8,5)TREASURE TROVE
6 Put in, batting, played for time (9)
8 Terribly relevant, read about women's perfume (8,5) LAVENDER WATER
9 Wager over a Greek character (4)BETA
13 A second page on pheasant eating a vegetable (9) ASPARAGUS
15 It speaks for itself, one mayor's in difficulty (3,2,4)SAY NO MORE
16 Characters in class (5) TYPES
18 Deep regret about son breaking in again (7)REMORSE
20 Agree fare (3,2) GET ON
22 Form of address used in India has upset one bishop (5) SAHIB
From: kkotirao on Sun Oct 28 0:17:26 2007.

3 Run away from stalker on cycle (4,4) TURN TAIL
7 Old shoes for those collecting shellfish? (6-7) WINKLE PICKERS
11 Excessively optimistic, girl at conclusion of programme (7) ROSE AT E
16 County type pair confused crossing river (9) TIPPERARY
Down
4 Come back with extremely rare dog (5) RE CUR
6 Put in, batting, played for time (9) INSTALLED
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Oct 28 3:41:00 2007.

Well done, kkotirao!
Today I chanced to be the first one to post since our friends from the other hemisphere are absent! Weekend busy?
From: runa74 on Sun Oct 28 21:49:55 2007.

cross

1 Estimate for an inapt mix, a poor mix (13) APPROXIMATION

10 Oratory of Queen Cleo challenged (9) ELOQUENCE

11 Address of a lady, my mother (5) MADAM

12 The comedy of putting a redhead in countenance (5) FARCE

13 Antiperspirant shown in a trade do on make-up (9) DEODORANT

14 Part of a Paris questionnaire is a bit bawdy (6) RISQUE

16 Couch for a prima donna, new (5) DIVAN

19 Bend down so as to operate inside (5) STOOP

20 Mixed volunteer force leaves birthday bash (6)

25 A leader of thieves, lured and tried (9)

26 Chennai, say, goes underground in Paris (5) METRO

27 Jeeves, for one (5) VALET

28 Journey to Italy and back, say, but drop Turin anyhow (9) ROUND TRIP

29 Criticism of a vain Norse maid backfires (13) ANIMADVERSION

Down

2 Forward movement as in �time�s thievish � to eternity� (Shakespeare) (8) PROGRESS

3 Cosmetic which is good in a dissolute man (5) ROUGE

4 Cross a part of a southern state to find a fictional estate (6) XANADU

5 Heartless men come in waving an aid to memory (8) MNEMONIC

6 Transient con leaves one living a the same time (9)

7 Father is one no longer young (3,3) OLD MAN

8 A cow is provided in here afresh (6) HEIFER

9 Common name of a metal worker (5) SMITH

15 Take it or leave it! (9) ULTIMATUM

17 Tampered with by a healer and journalist (8) DOCTORED

18 Musical composition that I too roar about (8)

21 The indigent, put up on the outskirts of Dahomey, are sagging with weakness (6) DROOPY

22 Give up one caught in a surge (5)

23 Outer garment, new, was hot (6)

24 Cite as an example publicity on Italian leader (6)

26 Did he become �touchy� about gold? (5) MIDAS
From: runa74 on Sun Oct 28 22:02:31 2007.

Across

25 A leader of thieves, lured and tried (9) ATTEMPTED

DOWN

6 Transient con leaves one living a the same time (9) TEMPORARY

18 Musical composition that I too roar about (8) ORATORIO

23 Outer garment, new, was hot (6) STOLEN
From: runa74 on Sun Oct 28 22:05:02 2007.

Across

20 Mixed volunteer force leaves birthday bash (6) HYBRID
From: rockzidane on Sun Oct 28 22:17:37 2007.

Down

22 Give up one caught in a surge (5) WAIVE

24 Cite as an example publicity on Italian leader (6) ADDUCE

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Oct 28 22:27:22 2007.

Impressive duo performance!
From: kkotirao on Sun Oct 28 23:00:52 2007.

Good show by the youngsters...
Yet to complete AC 27 n DN 23..
Congrats!
From: snarimetla on Mon Oct 29 18:45:26 2007.

1 A game insect (7) CRICKET

5 Rarely changed models (6) SELDOM

11 Annoy team leader with facility (5) TEASE?

12 Ma�s outcry is silly but is according to convention (9) CUSTOMARY

13 Poetry on the house? (4,5) FREE VERSE

14 Popular Xmas visitor, a worker in South America (5) SANTA

15 Test taken formerly in the morning (4) ERST?

17 A limit I violated for the troops (7) MILITIA

21 Staying power displayed by Rustam in a race (7) STAMINA

22 Hindu holy book written by journalist in Virginia (4) VEDA

26 Dressing with a bit of cambric in a way (5) PATCH

27 Without stopping, trendy worker accepts duty (9) INCESSANT?

29 Preparation for the launch (9) COUNTDOWN

30 Mistake, one among some in a bard�s work (5)

31 Lure a medical specialist with diamonds (6) ENTICE

32 A grand master, nasty but one trained in exercises needing agility (7)

Down

2 Take away violently from a mediocre, average place (5) REAVE

3 Divide the first of clans and quit (6) CLEAVE

4 Request for a repeat performance (6) ENCORE

6 Self-seeking cities go bust (8) EGOISTIC

7 Twisted diaper pin found in a kind of trousers (9) DRAINPIPE

8 Call for help on workers� holiday (6) MAYDAY

9 In-house journalist carries stick with hesitation (7) STAFFER

10 Abstemious one breaks case: spasm follows (7) ASCETIC

16 Said to be opposed to faith and against monopoly (9)

18 Forceful and having an impact, he dances (8) EMPHATIC

19 Firedog, also hard metal (7) ANDIRON

20 Source of power needed for assault (7)

23 Indian in America upsets father with pain (6) APACHE

24 Deficient and unable to perform in extremes of secrecy (6)

25 The basis of bone is one�s undoing (6)

28 Tapestry screen put up in an Amritsar rail station (5)
From: runa74 on Mon Oct 29 22:00:48 2007.

ACROSS

15 Test taken formerly in the morning (4) ERST? EXAM

30 Mistake, one among some in a bard�s work (5) ERROR?

32 A grand master, nasty but one trained in exercises needing agility (7) GYMNAST

Down

16 Said to be opposed to faith and against monopoly (9)

20 Source of power needed for assault (7)

24 Deficient and unable to perform in extremes of secrecy (6) SCANTY

25 The basis of bone is one�s undoing (6) OSSEIN

28 Tapestry screen put up in an Amritsar rail station (5) ARRAS
From: runa74 on Mon Oct 29 22:01:41 2007.

Down

16 Said to be opposed to faith and against monopoly (9) ANTITRUST
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Oct 29 22:13:53 2007.

20 Source of power needed for assault (7) BATTERY

Very fast work, friends!
From: kkotirao on Tue Oct 30 2:14:37 2007.

Good show by SNarimetla! Followed by Runa74..Congrats!
From: runa74 on Tue Oct 30 9:27:07 2007.

Thank you all!
From: runa74 on Tue Oct 30 20:35:13 2007.

Today's was fairly easy....

Across

1 Donkey, say, can sort unfed babe out (5,2,6) BEAST OF BURDEN

9 Brainless zero-micron change (7) MORONIC

10 Rodent makes a poor player shake, we hear (7) HAMSTER

11 Exploding star seen over Pusan, breaking up (9) SUPERNOVA

12 Old British PM�s returned to rest (5) SLEEP

13 Deceive daughter, escape discovery (6) DELUDE

14 Wearing no shoes, like a contessa of the silver screen? (8) BAREFOOT

17 Try the underground for an artificial place to make babies (4,4) TEST TUBE

19 I got re-treated for an affection of the thyroid (6) GOITRE

23 Bovine (Scottish) creature, gardener at Blandings Castle (5) ANGUS

25 Insipid sales test fails (9) TASTELESS

26 Make a suggestion for a professional posture (7) PROPOSE

27 Confused male in a WWII battle site, El � (7) ALAMEIN

28 Accept a promise or promise not to drink (4,3,6) TAKE THE PLEDGE

Down

1 Lost in thought like a Greek goddess in a part of the garden (7) BEMUSED?

2 Sailor and cop struggling in a citadel (9) ACROPOLIS

3 Brown, socialist, captured conservative Crusade leader (7) TANCRED

4 Industrial unit loses unknown agent (6) FACTOR

5 Violent disturbance caused by a change in a pH value (8) UPHEAVAL

6 The realm that needs me anew (7) DEMESNE

7 Used in gunpowder, in titration it reveals a chemical (5) NITRE

8 Protective wall that is a standard, a dear one (7) PARAPET

15 Hot men end curious healing (2,3,4) ON THE MEND

16 A wager reportedly intended for assisting wrongdoing (8) ABETTENT?

17 Sound of a rough tread that the alert MP made out (7) TRAMPLE

18 Thick tuft of grass in US stock exchange (7) TUSSOCK

20 Above everything, it is a garment (7) OVERALL

21 The most important quality of a German city church (7) ESSENCE

22 Get free space, starting early, travelling (6) ESCAPE

24 Good, one who entertains reveals spirit! (5) GHOST
From: anokha on Tue Oct 30 20:46:50 2007.

Hi All - New to the forum and first post. Please let me know any etiquettes that I should follow. Thx!

Across

1 Donkey, say, can sort unfed babe out (5,2,6) BEAST OF BURDEN

9 Brainless zero-micron change (7) MORONIC

10 Rodent makes a poor player shake, we hear (7)

11 Exploding star seen over Pusan, breaking up (9) SUPERNOVA

12 Old British PM�s returned to rest (5)

13 Deceive daughter, escape discovery (6) DELUDE

14 Wearing no shoes, like a contessa of the silver screen? (8)

17 Try the underground for an artificial place to make babies (4,4) TEST TUBE

19 I got re-treated for an affection of the thyroid (6) GOITRE

23 Bovine (Scottish) creature, gardener at Blandings Castle (5) ANGUS

25 Insipid sales test fails (9) TASTELESS

26 Make a suggestion for a professional posture (7) PROPOSE

27 Confused male in a WWII battle site, El � (7) ALAMEIN

28 Accept a promise or promise not to drink (4,3,6) TAKE THE PLEDGE

Down

1 Lost in thought like a Greek goddess in a part of the garden (7) BEMUSED

2 Sailor and cop struggling in a citadel (9) ACROPOLIS

3 Brown, socialist, captured conservative Crusade leader (7) TENURED?

4 Industrial unit loses unknown agent (6) FACTOR

5 Violent disturbance caused by a change in a pH value (8) UPHEAVEL

6 The realm that needs me anew (7)

7 Used in gunpowder, in titration it reveals a chemical (5) NITRE

8 Protective wall that is a standard, a dear one (7)

15 Hot men end curious healing (2,3,4) ON THE MEND

16 A wager reportedly intended for assisting wrongdoing (8) ABETMENT

17 Sound of a rough tread that the alert MP made out (7) TRAMPLE

18 Thick tuft of grass in US stock exchange (7) TUSSOCK

20 Above everything, it is a garment (7) OVERALL

21 The most important quality of a German city church (7) ESSENCE

22 Get free space, starting early, travelling (6) ESCAPE

24 Good, one who entertains reveals spirit! (5) GHOST
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Oct 30 22:37:33 2007.

16 A wager reportedly intended for assisting wrongdoing (8)ABETMENT

Welcome, anokha, to the band of people with the weakness for solving crosswords as their strengths! No formalities! Just post your answers. If somebody has already posted before you just fill in the blanks! Or make corrections if needed. So simple. Pure joy we promise here!

Well done, runa74!
From: runa74 on Tue Oct 30 22:57:41 2007.

Thank you so much pavalamani pragasam madam. I endeavor to learn from xword veterans like you.
From: kkotirao on Tue Oct 30 23:01:08 2007.

Welcome Anokha to the forum...
Three are no great rules...it's free-for-all!
However, the Early Bird gets the worm, er, word...Look forward to your best of abilities!
Good show Runa74!
Yes, it is easy today, like yesterday!
From: anokha on Wed Oct 31 9:49:18 2007.

Thanks a ton, Kkotirao and Pavalamani! You all are awesome. I am not in the same league but I am trying to learn, especially the Sunday ones. Look forward to contributing as much as I can.

Thanks again!
From: temporary sori-Observer on Wed Oct 31 20:43:07 2007.

1 A Line of Deed takes one to this English novelist (6,5) Daniel Defoe
6 7 Down reversed (3) God
9 Universal Air Letter gives much pleasure (10) Literature
10 Illegal arms pose a potential wake-up call (5) Alarm
12 This fast boat also goes with hair, hedge, nail and such things! (7) Clipper
13 The Paradise of fools, according to John Milton (5) Limbo
14 Universal drag for protection (5) Guard
20 Shakespearean heroine wriggling within the walls of Rimini is simply irresistible! (7) Ravioli
21 Being senile is no oriental punishment in schools (5)
22 11 Down. A philosophical doctrine that, along with 1, 11 Down has also been is also a guide to action (10,11) Historical materialism
25 23 Down reversed (3) Are
26 "Yo-ho-ho, and a ----- -- ---!�(6,2,3) Bottle of rum

Down
1, 11 see 22 Across, 11 Down (11,11) Dialectical Materialism
2 A Fifty Iron Stone goes to make this sensitive organ (7) Nostril
3 A crooked star surrounded by Druid guards? What a coward! (7) Dastard
4 "The love of women! It is known/To be a lovely and ------ thing�. Don Juan, Lord Byron (7) Fearful
5 Anagram of 23 Down and 25 Across - Ear
6 Postage was once a terror! (7) Gestapo
7 See 6 Across - Dog
8 Professional Postscript? That�s what every play needs (5) Props
10 One who maims hides his objective (3) Aim
11 See 1 Across - Materialism
14 Universal wangle can hold a threat (7) Gunwale
15 Law is but an --- (3) Arm, Act?
16 I am in the middle of an unusual advent, and so appear an odd ball (7) Deviant
17 Hamlet�s description of the �porpentine� (7) Fretful
18 The Red vase maintains (5) Avers
19 Fellow performer (2-5) Co actor
23 See 5 Era
24 Bad company can be tasteful (3) Cob
From: temporary sori-Observer on Wed Oct 31 20:48:47 2007.

PP Ma'm , kkotirao
leaving 1. 6 AC, 7 DN may not be right.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 31 22:53:01 2007.

Haiyyaa! Odi Odi oLinjikittirunthavar, othungi othungi pOnavar, nazuvi nazuvi thappiththavar inRu manamiRangi etti paaththuttaar!

TN, 6ac, 7dn seem to have many possibilities like GUM-MUG.

Some fanciful clues today, not sure I am attracted!!!

TN, continue to condescend to extend your favour to this thread endlessly!
From: rockzidane on Wed Oct 31 23:22:10 2007.

21 Being senile is no oriental punishment in schools (5) LINES

Down

15 Law is but an --- (3) ASS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Oct 31 23:30:14 2007.

Thanx, rockzidane! I forgot to put those two answers in my excitement in seeing TN!!!
From: rockzidane on Thu Nov 1 0:36:39 2007.
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 1 1:03:45 2007.

What a great day today! Seeing so many activists is like a festivity...
TN, continue to be present here...squeeze some time of yours to sparkle here...
No doubt it is bad today, with lot of dictionaries' help and googling...Not a sort to expect.
Good show by all! Congrats..
From: anokha on Thu Nov 1 18:50:39 2007.

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From: anokha on Thu Nov 1 18:50:59 2007.

Across

1 An 7 Across 15 Down (8) ASSAMESE

4 See I Across (6) TELUGU

7 He figured in a base form in Othello�s imagination as he killed himself (6) INDIAN

8 For who hath despised the day of --- things? Zechariah, OT (5) SMALL

11 Market town in Myanmar across Moreh

in Manipur (4) TAMU

12 A hundred rolls go down the computer screen (6) SCROLL

14 Only fish? (4) SOLE

17 Julius Caesar wanted men about him that were --- (3) SAD?

18 See 1 Across (7) BENGALI

19 This too is now taken to be a 1 Across (7) ENGLISH

20 This is associated with cats, vanity and such things (3) BAG

24 This gets me eating duck! (4) SMEE

25 Rock pinnacle bringing bad luck? (6) HOODOO

27 Did His Holiness Aga Khan have a Norse connection? (4) SAGA

30 This is now managed in a big way (5) EVENT

31 Palindromic girl preceded by 199 makes

chirping sound (6) HINNIH?

32 See 1 Across (6) SINDHI

33 See 1 Across (8) GUJARATI

Down

1 Main street includes one arcane

practitioner of traditional faith (7) ANIMIST

2 The mirror cracked from ----to----!

Tennyson, The Lady of Shallot (4) SIDE

3 This was once part of a test (5) MEANS?

4 See 1 Across (5) TAMIL

5 The melody and rhythm of the musical

hit, Lily, in retrospect (4) LILT

6 See 1 Across (4) URDU

9 Find the tincture of opium when you

applaud a number (8) LAUDANUM

10 A most loyal friend and companion (3) DOG

13 Something refreshing in romantic habit? (3) CHA

15 The red plague rid you for learning me

your -------! Shakespeare, The Tempest (8) LANGUAGE

16 You find a catch when you sing in the

past tense (4) SNAG

17 Find a hot drink on your back from pilfering! (4) SKIM?

21 Much ----about nothing (3) ADO

22 See 1 Across (7) MEITHEI

23 Anagramatised 10 down (3) GOD

25 See 1 Across (5) HINDI

26 See 1 Across (5) ORIYA

27 Does music pose problems when played backwards? (4) SUMS

28 Greedy reflections of an opera singer (4) AVID

29 This elder brother once led an

art movement (4) ANNA?
From: Chaturvasi on Thu Nov 1 22:00:10 2007.

Mrs PP,

Your welcome note in Tamil to TN's reappearance (a little way down) is excellent! A lover of languages, I enjoyed every bit of your composition.

Previously I could view these bits in the respective script itself but that's not happening now. Never mind.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 1 22:45:35 2007.

Excellent, anokha! You have rounded up the languages well!!!

C-Vasi!So you have been watching us silently!Thanx! While welcoming TN I was impatient to do the Tamil font version & also did not know if the other participants of the thread had/knew Tamil fonts.I feel flattered by your compliments!I have been for long both criticised & praised for my 'vaarthai jaalam' something I seem to have developed with diligence & inborn love for words in general!
From: rockzidane on Thu Nov 1 23:25:55 2007.

Across

17 Julius Caesar wanted men about him that were --- (3)FAT ?

31 Palindromic girl preceded by 199 makes

chirping sound (6) CICADA

Down

16 You find a catch when you sing in the SNAG

17 Find a hot drink on your back from pilfering! (4) FLIP

22 See 1 Across (7) MEITHEI / BENGALI

29 This elder brother once led an

art movement (4) DADA
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 1 23:41:49 2007.

Good show by Anokha...Keep it up...
I was caught up with the language problems!
The grid again is with too many possibles...
Like 18AC can take PUNJABI OR KONKANI
27 DN MEITHEI may also change to BENGALI. Then 31 AC may take ANA (palindrome girl) to complete...Request the youngsters to crack it.

Good to have Vasi Sir around...
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 2 0:01:45 2007.

All of rockzidane's corrections are right! How nice to have someone cool-headed to balance an over-excitable, careless person like me!
From: kkotirao on Fri Nov 2 0:03:40 2007.

OH, THAT WAS STUNNING, ROCKZIDANE!
SUPERB PERFORMANCE..
I CAN'T STOP CHIRPING...
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 2 0:10:24 2007.
From: rockzidane on Fri Nov 2 1:18:00 2007.
From: rockzidane on Fri Nov 2 1:21:45 2007.

Thank you for your encouragement
From: runa74 on Fri Nov 2 9:23:28 2007.

I have a question....how does one tackle a grid like this that has clues referring to other clues. I wasn't even able to figure out that they were all languages.

Any inputs of how I shd be thinking??

Anokha, great job, so also everyone else who rounded up the grid.
From: runa74 on Fri Nov 2 9:24:53 2007.

I have a question....how does one tackle a grid like this that has clues referring to other clues. I wasn't even able to figure out that they were all languages.

Any inputs of how I shd be thinking??

Anokha, great job, so also everyone else who rounded up the grid.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 2 11:00:28 2007.

Yes, runa74, I too am stunned by the sparkling brilliance of figuring it out- may be a brainwave derived from the solved clues of 7ac & 15dn, making a bright guess with the other solved clues! Honestly, I didn't relish being treated to such baffling, bizarre pattern of grids continuously! I dread to think what awaits us tomorrow! May God save us all!
From: runa74 on Fri Nov 2 12:14:52 2007.

Ahh..I see it now! I dont believe I was able to see that similar pattern in the previous day's grid.
You are right, I too am not enjoying doing these completely baffling grids and shudder to think what tomorrow has in store...we can only wait and see!
From: anokha on Fri Nov 2 12:28:06 2007.

First of all, Rockzidane - you simply ROCK! I am absolutely FLIPped and chirping too! (I'm still scratching my head for the "hot drink" connection?)

And thanks a ton PP ma'm, kkotirao, and runa74! Your encouragement is deeply appreciated.

Runa74 - I cracked it exactly the way PP ma'm noted. Crack the central clue first among all the circular clues somehow through either brainwave or sheer lady luck and then hope other things fall in place. But even then, I think yesterday's one was tougher in the sense that "Materialism" was tough to get in the first place and then the other "materialism" ones were not easily related like, say languages.

Lastly, I just hope that these circular reasoning ones don't have ambiguities like multiple things being possible at one place. Hope that is not the case!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 2 12:42:00 2007.
From: anokha on Fri Nov 2 17:35:30 2007.

Today's is easy! In fact, too easy - what a let down from yesterday! Loved the clue to 16 DN though - it is hilarious!

Across

1 The opening words of many famous admonitions (2,4,6) MY DEAR WATSON

8 Can the dead opt to be appropriated? (7) ADOPTED

10 Fingers point to him (7) ACCUSED

11 A sward of grass holds potential rewards (7) AWARDS

12 Once converted within the limits of Sunderland is just not good enough (6) SECOND

14 �Fear no more the ----- of the great�� Shakespeare, Cymbeline (5) FROWN

15 Is it kept in a second grade room? (5) BROOM

17 A hundred twine into an agreement (6) ACCORD

19 Southern access has a guard (6) SENTRY

21 Corner fixed between the borders of the dead hanging above? (7) DANGLED

22 Recommend the motor industry situated in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (7) PROMOTE

23 Elemental force? (6,6) ATOMIC ENERGY

Down

2 A Library in Red? One of the works of the author of 1 (1,5,2,7) A STUDY IN SCARLET

3 How a Delhi resident bets into its canals (4) WADE

4 Calumniating study of art in retrospect by Mussolini! (7) TRADUCE

5 A rare phenomenon (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

6 Mnemonics? (3,2,6) AID TO MEMORY

7 For some of us, education comes second hand (4) USED

9 Too vain to be thus extolled? (7) OVATION

11 A day of folly? Hardly! (3,5,3) ALL FOOLS DAY

13 Recipient of Hamlet�s wisdom (7) HORATIO

16 Could this be sometimes the mood in the bedroom? (7) BOREDOM

18 �----- a song of six pence, a pocketful of rye� (4) SING

20 The picture incorporates a classic (4) EPIC
From: Chaturvasi on Fri Nov 2 20:59:53 2007.

Since the crossword has been wrapped up, I am posing some questions so that visitors in the IST zone when they come in might have something to try:

21 Corner fixed between the borders of the dead hanging above? (7)

Does the surface reading of the above clue make sense? Does it evoke a picture that is acceptable?

22 Recommend the motor industry situated in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (7)

Where is the anagram signal for 'motor'? Is the abbreviation PE for Port Elizabeth well-known and found in any dictionary?

3 How a Delhi resident bets into its canals (4)

bets? Is this word correct or is there a misprint? And where is the "hidden" signal?

16 Could this be sometimes the mood in the bedroom? (7)

Good, neat and sensible. But the bedroom/boredom anagram is not exactly the compiler's discovery; it's found in many a website on anagrams.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 2 21:15:54 2007.

Not surprising, though!

C-Vasi, all your questions are pertinent!
I had no problem with 'DANGLED' & 'WADE', but the clue for the latter is boggling!
From: temporary sori-Observer on Fri Nov 2 21:52:43 2007.

Welcome Chaturvasi Sir

kkotirao
From: rockzidane on Fri Nov 2 22:54:21 2007.

Thanks Anokha ! To be honest , I really enjoyed solving yesterday's grid. Challenges can be thrilling and inspiring. Good show for today's fast solutions. Let's hope we are faced with a tougher one tomorrow.
From: rockzidane on Fri Nov 2 23:15:32 2007.

Hi Chaturvasi !
Here are my observations on your posers :

21 A little black humour cannot hurt anyone if taken in the right 'spirit'

romot / motor seemed pretty obvious

3 Here I see a bit of subtle humour. It is 'risky' to wade in Delhi's canals considering the pollutionfactor and the mosquito menace. So, 'bets' fits in beautifully by this logic

16 Like Anokha, I found the bedroom / boredom play a stroke of genius
From: kkotirao on Fri Nov 2 23:54:17 2007.

Good show by Anokha....There are few good ones, which you handled in a unique manner...My appreciations to you!

Vasi Sir,
Your questions are relevant...but my personal view is there are no rules in crosswords...any clue is good to me, if I am convinced of the way in which the answer is arrived...
All we have to do is read the mind of the compiler...the very fact we were all able to break the three clues mentioned by you shows they are well-set!
From: anokha on Sat Nov 3 0:51:00 2007.

On "reading the mind of the compiler" - I have always been intrigued as to how you go about compiling a crossword puzzle? I mean, what comes first - the clues, the answers, the grid????

Now, my 2 cents on Chaturvasi's questions in addition to the other replies ------

1) I also thought the "bets" in 3 DN was odd and possibly a typo for "gets" till I read Rockzidane's response. Rockzidane - you are in a different league altogether my friend when it comes to reasoning!

2) 21 AC is easy if you are an engineer (mechanical or civil) as corners are angles in engineering, and "between the dead" is a giveaway for the endpoints. You see the same thing in 12 AC - "within the limits of Sunderland" is a giveaway for endpoints and "once converted" is the pointer to the anagram. Proves kkotirao's point.

I will be mum on Sunday - that is a challenge for me, yet to crack the reasoning behind that one. I get 4 or 5, if I am lucky! Look forward to learning from the answers.
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 3 5:18:28 2007.

Thanks for all the responses.

I shall comment on only one of those clues:

3 How a Delhi resident bets into its canals (4)

I still think that this is not printed as the compiler probably wrote it. Though I suspected that there must be a misprint there, I did not stay long enough to conclude that it must be 'gets', not 'bets'.

Now, my opinion is that the clue, as written, will lead only to WADES (in which case the telescopic ploy does not work).

For 'wade', the clue must be worded in a different way:

How a Delhi resident would get into its canals (4)

This elicits the answer WADE as the clue and the answer are in the same tense.
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 3 22:48:55 2007.

After just a few minutes:

Ac: 1 ROTUND, 5 SPUTTER (to be confirmed), 9 TRANSISTOR RADIO, 11 DIMPLE, 13 REEL, 14 STAFF NURSE (excellent clue, NURSE pops in the mind instantly but the first part of the phrase takes some analysis), 22 OVERSEE, 25 PAYROLL, 26 STADIUM

1 ON THE CREST, 2 OF A WAVE, 3 ULSTER, 5 SWORD OF DAMOCLES, 7 TODDLER, 8 ROOM, 12 KETTLEDRUM, 23 STEP

Others left out for future posters.

We can complete the puzzle in a short time.
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 3 23:05:24 2007.

4 DN: DESSERTSPOONFUL
6 dn ACRIMONY (SO SPUTTER IS INCORRECT)
19 DN ASSEGAI
20 DN FE DORA
MORE IN NEXT...
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 3 23:08:09 2007.

18 W AFT

At first I put in WILT from w, wife and flag, v, to droop or wilt.

In the light of further engagement with the puzzle, I revised it to W AFT (behind)

Steady progress is being made, but further answers are to be entered by others. I will merely watch.
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 3 23:09:20 2007.

24 AC THE ARTFUL DODGER (ANAGRAM OF DREADFUL GHETTO R)
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 3 23:16:21 2007.

16 AC SCREENPLAY
21 AC BORNE O
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 3 23:17:22 2007.

17 DN ROOKERY
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 3 23:20:42 2007.

That leaves only 10 ac with every other letter known!

Won't resort to electronic aid.

Waiting for spark from heaven to fall (but be aware that it's a bit cloudy here in Madras).
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 3 23:24:04 2007.

10 AC BERNA RD O? (WITHOUT ELECTRONIC AID)
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 3 23:25:55 2007.

Yes, but the anno is BERN ARDO*
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 3 23:27:16 2007.

10 AC E GATE RE? (WITHOUT ELECTRONIC AID)
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 3 23:27:58 2007.

10 ac: I had not come across this word (prob. from French) before but I made it out from wordplay and have looked up the dictionary for confirmation.
From: rockzidane on Sat Nov 3 23:28:18 2007.

10 ac ETAGERE
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 3 23:31:14 2007.

E(TAGE*)RE

Anag of GATE in ERE.

In which case this is concealed anagram in anagram-cum-container/contained clue, as we have to get GATE before anagrammatising it to TAGE
From: rockzidane on Sat Nov 3 23:34:02 2007.

5 ac SCATTER ?
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 3 23:34:12 2007.

GOOD SHOW VASI SIR!
LET US ALSO THANK THE YOUNGSTERS FOR LEAVING THE ROOM FOR US!
From: rockzidane on Sat Nov 3 23:35:58 2007.

15 ac LEON ARDO
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 3 23:36:57 2007.

YES, IT SHOULD BE SCATTER...
GOOD TO SEE U ROCKZIDANE
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 3 23:41:02 2007.

It is SPATTER
son - S
shower - patter
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 3 23:48:47 2007.

YES, SCATTER WILL BE WRONG.
PATTER IS GLIB TALK AND WITH SON IT BECOMES SPATTER
LEONARDO IS RIGHT ROCKZIDANE
LEON IS SPANISH CITY
CONGRATS FOR WINNING IN THE FINISHING STAGE!
From: anokha on Sun Nov 4 0:15:16 2007.

Just confirming 1 AC OROTUND

Great show by everyone!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 4 5:35:29 2007.

Wow! A lot of buzz & I miss the fun! My monopoly over the machine is usurped by a battalion of my grandsons who have started arriving for Diwali!!! Going to be the same for the next few days! Besides my hands are FULL!!! Playing hostess to so many guests & attempting to show some culinary skill for Diwali!!!
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Nov 4 8:24:51 2007.

Mrs PP, Wish you a happy Deepavali. Have a nice time with your gandchildren. Indeed, during my recent visit to California, I had a great time with two granchildren, a girl of five and a boy of three. I read a lot of stories to them (what wonderful books) and I had also an opportunity to attend grandparents' day in my granddaughter's school where she is in Kindergarten. While in the U.S., a third grandchild, a girl, was born and as mother and daughter are away from Madras I am yet to see her.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 4 10:56:32 2007.

Thanx, C-Vasi! wish you also a happy Diwali! When our children happen to live abroad we have to be content with webcab chats! Kaalaththin kattaayam! Hope you'll soon meet your new granddaughter. Our brigade of grandchildren is at present a five-man army! We are waiting eagerly for someone to take after me & for a smart, little girl in our family after our only daughter-after more than a quarter century- ( the first two are sons)to arrive in February!!!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 4 21:39:14 2007.

Across

1 Poles may have these fixes to prevent splitting (8)

5 The man provided different slot for serfs (6)

9 Endurance in the face of a disability? (8)

10 Persisted with a firm grasp (4,2)HELD ON

12 Part brought back from the lorry (4)ROLE

13 Accompanying aides act so furiously (10)ASSOCIATED

15 To reach a tabletop ain�t difficult (6)ATTAIN

17 Bridge-player caught in a sudden attack further down (5)

20 A number of people taking part in a row (5)EVENT

21 Insists on what once used to be the laws (6)

24 It moves along in favour of compliance (10)

27 Top-class cover returned to an American State (4)UTAH

29 Woman is able in an unusual manner (6)ISABEL

30 Expedients to close mountain passes (8)

31 Orient to say what�s left (6)

32 Display charm at the opening? (8)

Down

1 Understand a numerical symbol (6)FIGURE

2 Walk and talk aimlessly (6)RAMBLE

3 Acts to remove the top off containers (4)

4 Lessens discomfort by making sea-change to quarters (5)EASES

6 Adele migrating? Something sticky there! (5)ELEMI

7 Typeface perhaps not suited for modern times (3,5)

8 Lazy Ned�s wont to be expelled from a university (4,4)

11 Start running with American lawyer to the Indian hoodlum (6)GOONDA

14 A bird is apparently occupied with something (2,2)AT IT

16 Not in favour of Veera�s transfer (6)AVERSE

17 Second-class mark for the Indian son (4)BETA

18 Do as a watch does: mark the tempo (4,4)KEEP TIME

19 In a blissfully unaware situation? (8)

22 Test the limits of the family? (6)

23 Retaining virtue when pursued, we hear (6)CHASTE

25 Don�t let the Public Relations quit the sports contest (5)

26 Frequently about X (5)OFTEN

28 Knocks up in the rigging (4)
From: anokha on Sun Nov 4 22:08:56 2007.

...SOME OF THE OTHERS THAT I GOT! WORKING ON THE REST......

Across

9 Endurance in the face of a disability? (8) GAMENESS

17 Bridge-player caught in a sudden attack further down (5) BELOW

30 Expedients to close mountain passes (8) STOPGAPS

32 Display charm at the opening? (8) ENTRANCE

Down

3 Acts to remove the top off containers (4) CAST?

7 Typeface perhaps not suited for modern times (3,5) OLD STYLE

8 Lazy Ned�s wont to be expelled from a university (4,4) SENT DOWN?

22 Test the limits of the family? (6) STRAIN

28 Knocks up in the rigging (4) SPAR?
From: anokha on Sun Nov 4 22:16:15 2007.

21 Insists on what once used to be the laws (6) ENACTS?
From: anokha on Sun Nov 4 22:19:06 2007.

5 The man provided different slot for serfs (6) HELOTS
From: rockzidane on Sun Nov 4 22:32:19 2007.

Across

21 Insists on what once used to be the laws (6) EXACTS

24 It moves along in favour of compliance (10) PROCESSION

31 Orient to say what�s left (6) ESTATE
Down
3 Acts to remove the top off containers (4) CANS ?

19 In a blissfully unaware situation? (8) IGNORANT

25 Don�t let the Public Relations quit the sports contest (5) EVENT
From: anokha on Sun Nov 4 22:43:57 2007.

Given 19 DN -

20 AC EIGHT?

Only 1 AC remains??
From: rockzidane on Sun Nov 4 22:44:52 2007.

20 A number of people taking part in a row (5) EIGHT ?
From: rockzidane on Sun Nov 4 22:54:40 2007.

Across

1 Poles may have these fixes to prevent splitting (8) FERRULES

Down

3 Acts to remove the top off containers (4) URNS
From: kkotirao on Sun Nov 4 22:57:29 2007.

CONSOLIDATING WITH MY ANSWERS
Across
1 Poles may have these fixes to prevent splitting (8)
5 The man provided different slot for serfs (6) HELOTS
9 Endurance in the face of a disability? (8) GAMENESS
10 Persisted with a firm grasp (4,2)HELD ON
12 Part brought back from the lorry (4)ROLE
13 Accompanying aides act so furiously (10)ASSOCIATED
15 To reach a tabletop ain�t difficult (6)ATTAIN
17 Bridge-player caught in a sudden attack further down (5) BELOW
20 A number of people taking part in a row (5)EIGHT
21 Insists on what once used to be the laws (6) EXACTS
24 It moves along in favour of compliance (10)
PROCESSION
27 Top-class cover returned to an American State (4)UTAH
29 Woman is able in an unusual manner (6)ISABEL
30 Expedients to close mountain passes (8) STOPGAPS
31 Orient to say what�s left (6) ESTATE
32 Display charm at the opening? (8) ENTRANCE
Down
1 Understand a numerical symbol (6)FIGURE
2 Walk and talk aimlessly (6)RAMBLE
3 Acts to remove the top off containers (4) CANS?
4 Lessens discomfort by making sea-change to quarters (5)EASES
6 Adele migrating? Something sticky there! (5)ELEMI
7 Typeface perhaps not suited for modern times (3,5) OLD STYLE
8 Lazy Ned�s wont to be expelled from a university (4,4) SENT DOWN
11 Start running with American lawyer to the Indian hoodlum (6)GOONDA
14 A bird is apparently occupied with something (2,2)AT IT
16 Not in favour of Veera�s transfer (6)AVERSE
17 Second-class mark for the Indian son (4)BETA
18 Do as a watch does: mark the tempo (4,4)KEEP TIME
19 In a blissfully unaware situation? (8) IGNORANT
22 Test the limits of the family? (6) STRAIN
23 Retaining virtue when pursued, we hear (6)CHASTE
25 Don�t let the Public Relations quit the sports contest (5) EVENT
26 Frequently about X (5)OFTEN
28 Knocks up in the rigging (4) SPAR
From: anokha on Sun Nov 4 22:57:52 2007.

THAT'S IT, DONE! AS USUAL, GREAT WORK - ROCKZIDANE! TODAY'S WAS WORTH IT.................
From: kkotirao on Sun Nov 4 23:00:39 2007.

GOOD SHOW, ROCKZIDANE...CONGRATS!
From: rockzidane on Sun Nov 4 23:54:24 2007.

Thank you all
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Nov 5 10:48:11 2007.

Very good show, friends!
From: temporary sori-Observer on Mon Nov 5 20:42:28 2007.

PP Ma'm
Solved, leaving a few.

1 Recall waiter at the front-end of �Deliveries�? (11) Countermand
9 Choose extra-terrestrials as protestors (7) Pickets
10 Horsemen capture the last of intifada attackers (7) Raiders
11 Musical passage for all (5) Tutti
12 Accountant returns locks to stage personalities (9) Ac tresses
13 Round, big character from Greece (5) Omega
15 Ranee opts to work for international understanding (9) Esperanto
18 Henry caught in forceful advertising for tortoise�s covering, perhaps (4,5) Hard shell
21 Lacking sophistication is the one in a church area (5) Naive
22 Sign for island grain (9) Capricorn
24 Snake gets firm support (5) Cobra
26 Hindu treatise is quiet about a star turn (7) Shastra
27 Strange objects Rex substituted for unknown amatory literature (7) Erotica

Down
1 What a dentist might do to give a crowning glory (3,1,5) Cap a tooth
2 Not ground to a shape as a diamond might be (5) Uncut
Shiv later switches to play (3,6) The rivals
4 Bright girl spills tea (7) Roseate
5 Makes public first-class tyre sealant (7) Airstop
6 Force a way to a big, private house (5) Drive
7 Settle gradually in changing Indian city without a start-up capital (8) Helsinki sink -d elhi
8 Like going over the Superintendent of Police with snakes (4) Asps
3 Shiv later switches to play (3,6) The rivals
14 Are one up, formulating a kind of plan for hotels (8) European
16 Discovered by chance and managed a thwarting (3,6) Ran across
17 Pasha tore ill-made top coverings (5,4) Opera hats
19 Former wife has nothing to find fault with outer layer (7) Exocarp
20 Source of oil in Leeds fixed (7) Linseed
23 Train crashes within (5) Intra
25 Support to include one royal pipe (5) Briar
From: anokha on Mon Nov 5 22:13:53 2007.

NICE WORK BY TEMPORARY SORI-OBSERVER! HERE ARE THE REMAINING TWO.........

Across

28 Sid�s Pa astir, moving around plants (11) ASPIDISTRAS

Down

22 Dwelling on when Bill makes a turnover (4) CASA
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Nov 5 22:22:56 2007.

Superb, TN & anokha!

Scurried to peep in while the kids are still asleep!
From: rockzidane on Mon Nov 5 22:53:21 2007.

Fast work ! Well done TEMPORARY SORI-OBSERVER and Anokha
From: kkotirao on Tue Nov 6 0:25:31 2007.

Good to see TN taking the lead...keep showing up!
From: Punnaimaran on Tue Nov 6 7:44:49 2007.

I've been visiting this page for the past 2 weeks. You guys always crack the crossword before even I login everyday. Excellent.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Nov 6 12:56:50 2007.

Welcome, Punnaimaran!
From: anokha on Tue Nov 6 19:44:24 2007.

THANK YOU ALL! STARTING OFF TODAY - SOME STILL LEFT TO SOLVE........

Across

1 Has given a share of a section to a young boy (8)

6 Lily reclaims most of the wall painting (4)

9 International leaders follow two leaders of France one after the other in amusing trip (3,3) FUN FUN?

10 Tells when one�s at one�s best with a drop of sherry (7) SOBERER

13 Where doubtful electoral candidates like to stand (4,5) SAFE SEATS

14 Fish is said to be coarse (5) GRUFF

15 Some took radish, with another vegetable (4) OKRA

16 Roles I work out for those employed on rigs (3,7) OIL WORKERS

19 Lower the value of a receipted exchange (10) DEPRECIATE

21 Back in Vorhees parish to be part of the church (4) APSE

24 Am accepting an incomplete summary to be sent back to a Greek character (5) SIGMA

25 Hindu deity representing male and female energies (9) ARDHANARI

26 Something new leaving the tavern to show approval (7) OVATION

27 A report to reject first of unsatisfactory military vehicles (6) ARMOUR

28 With dashes, they form a code (4) DOTS

29 Lay open to view little girl�s private property (8) DISCLOSE

Down

2 Well may one spring from this underground bed (7) AQUIFER

3 With cut, it may be put forward in lively argument (6) DEFUSE?

4 At last you and I link together to release latent energy (9)

5 Bridge player is unwell, but completes a pass (5)

7 Change the path of riotous tourer to the East (7) REROUTE

8 It�s not just one in a frenzied state (4,8) MORE ------ ?

11 Long way in distance, girl goes around a smashed car (3,3) BIG ARC

12 Well-behaved and honest, comparable to something precious (2,4,2,4) AS GOOD AS GOLD

17 Pulls back accompanied by runaway wards (9) WITHDRAWS

18 Young boy, Parisian friend, not in your name in India (6) BENAMI

20 Father and agent shifted exhibition (7) PAGEANT

22 Chinese soldiers� endless search for commemorative tablets (7) PLAQUES

23 Girl removes a piece of almond from candy (6) CARMEL

25 Having bristles � with Y showed sign of boredom (5) AWNED
From: runa74 on Tue Nov 6 21:32:39 2007.

Great work over the last few days everyone. Anokha being in the same time zone as you, I barely get a chance to work on the grid till after my kids have gone to sleep and now usually by that time, its cracked!

ACROSS

6 Lily reclaims most of the wall painting (4) ARUM
From: rockzidane on Tue Nov 6 22:48:56 2007.

Welcome back runa74!

Across

10 Tells when one�s at one�s best with a drop of sherry (7) INFORMS

14 Fish is said to be coarse (5) ROUGH

8 It�s not just one in a frenzied state (4,8) MASS HYSTERIA

11 Long way in distance, girl goes around a smashed car (3,3) FAR CRY ?
From: kkotirao on Tue Nov 6 23:08:50 2007.

4 At last you and I link together to release latent energy (9) KUNDALINI
From: kkotirao on Tue Nov 6 23:09:51 2007.

1 Has given a share of a section to a young boy (8) PART A KEN
From: kkotirao on Tue Nov 6 23:14:22 2007.

9 International leaders follow two leaders of France one after the other in amusing trip (3,3) FUN RUN
From: rockzidane on Tue Nov 6 23:16:03 2007.

Down

5 Bridge player is unwell, but completes a pass (5) NAILS ?
From: rockzidane on Tue Nov 6 23:18:29 2007.

Down

3 With cut, it may be put forward in lively argument (6) THRUST ?
From: kkotirao on Tue Nov 6 23:19:08 2007.

3 With cut, it may be put forward in lively argument (6) DEFUSE? THRUST
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 7 0:42:43 2007.

Down

5 Bridge player is unwell, but completes a pass (5) NAILS ?
NAILS is correct. Bridge player = N (representing direction)
is unwell = Ails.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Nov 7 6:29:58 2007.

Happy Diwali to all friends!
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 7 13:21:15 2007.

Thanks PP Madam,
We too wish you a very happy Diwali...
Enjoy the festival with your dear ones...
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 7 21:16:48 2007.

'Tis the season to be merry!

On this auspicious occasion

A VERY HAPPY DIWALI

to all your friends and family

May this year bring you all prosperity, joy lots of love and happiness
From: rockzidane on Wed Nov 7 22:03:09 2007.

Across

1 A place of great wealth discovered by girl in dole difficulty (8) ELDORADO

5 �Consider the � � of the field; how they grow �� (Matt.) (6) LILIES

9 Then turning away, artist left to charm (7) ENTHRAL

10 Swears violently about bridge player providing responses (7) ANSWERS

11 Shown the princess has had a game (9) DISPLAYED

12 Bishop has it on his head (5) MITRE

13 Pretentious social gathering is without a head (4) ARTY

14 Grill Dan and elicit just the same (9) IDENTICAL

17 Search for hairdressing tool (9) TOOTHCOMB

19 Skin disease of Chirac needs treatment (4) ACNE

23 Free uncle�s wife who is a non-starter (5) UNTIE

24 Happenings caused by our sailors and detectives sent abroad (9) INCIDENTS

25 Evan and Dan crushed resident of a U.S. State (7) NEVADAN

26 Girl is on a different road (7) ISADORA

27 Let out, student became free (6) LEASED

28 Late sensation at a tie (4-4) DEAD HEAT

Down

1 Always cherished, Oriental priest goes up to dare afresh (4,4) EVER DEAR

2 Stated a varied collection of information (7) DATASET

3 Depend on taking a king infrequently (6) RARELY

4 When the effect is deferred for a time (7,6) DELAYED ACTION

6 One may not rest with this problem (8) INSOMNIA

7 Still a tinier formation (7) INERTIA

8 Method to rearrange my sets (6) SYSTEM

10 It was used for some total functions (6,7) ADDING MACHINE

15 One who is present at a function (8) ATTENDEE

16 Fresh southern actors in television programme (8) NEWSCAST

18 Antony�s wife has nothing to court on a Roman road (7) OCTAVIA

20 Give comfort to the cabinet (7) CONSOLE

21 Kind of vision that�s limited (6) TUNNEL

22 Lear the humorist, for one (6)

WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY DIWALI
From: rockzidane on Wed Nov 7 22:05:30 2007.

22 Lear the humorist, for one (6) EDWARD

WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY DIWALI
From: rockzidane on Wed Nov 7 22:09:26 2007.

To all my wonderful friends, may this Diwali bring you joy and happiness and a prosperous future.
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 7 22:10:23 2007.

WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY DIWALI!
CONGRATS ROCKZIDANE...
EASY ONE TODAY!
COULD HAVE BEEN LITTLE TOUGH AS THERE WILL BE NO PAPER TOMORROW!
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 10 1:40:32 2007.

HI ALL,
ACROSS
1 You may look up to such a display by pilots (7) AIR SHOW
5 Green medical officer recalls what U.K. and Iceland fought for their fishing rights (3,3) COD WAR
9 Carriages that may be catching? (5) TRAIN
10 It audibly establishes the mood for a radio show (5,4)THEME TUNE
11 An act is reviewed as utterly wicked (7)SATANIC
12 One with a pragmatic attitude is alert to modification (7) REALIST
13 Beckett�s character to follow backwards (5) GODOT
14 Chit my pal dispatched is a sign that a big tip is expected (5,4) ITCHY PALM
16 Film undemanding jockey (4,5) EASY RIDER
19 Supports some of the football players (5) BACKS
21 With a reduction made nearly, like someone out from a hairdresser�s? (4-3)
23 Greek-born Spanish painter of religious works (2,5)EL GRECO
24 Examines thoroughly but too deep? (9)
25 Stick one decoration on a woman�s face in India (5) BIND I
26 I nosed around for the inventor (6) EDISON
27 More boorish talk by southern tradesmen (7)
Down
1 One gives direction to one�s self with this peop talk (14)AUTOSUGGESTION
2 Responded by giving another performance (7) REACTED
3 As used to catch fish (4-3) HAND NET
4 Pregnant (4,5)WITH CHILD
5 It�s obvious what Uncle Arvind has inside (5) CLEAR
6 Kind of supplement taken by the malnourished (7) DIETARY
7 Mala, Nu and I together reconstitute one of the earths (7)ALUMINA
8 They are read to children to send them to sleep (7,7)BEDTIME STORIES
15 Journey with little luggage (9)
17 Holes up at last with a periodic payment (7) STIP END
18 Cookbook contents (7)RECIPES
19 Monster makes a cry after an insect (7) BUG ABOO
20 Scour lists in the church (7)
22 Find nothing in the act of the sherriff�s court (5)
MORE IN NEXT...
From: Punnaimaran on Sat Nov 10 5:55:52 2007.

27Ac. Grocers?

20D. Cleanse
From: rockzidane on Sat Nov 10 6:19:32 2007.

ACROSS
9 Carriages that may be catching? (5) TRAPS
21 With a reduction made nearly, like someone out from a hairdresser�s? (4-3) SLIM CUT

24 Examines thoroughly but too deep? (9) OVERPLUMB

Down

3 As used to catch fish (4-3) HOSE NET
15 Journey with little luggage (9) CARPETBAG

20 Scour lists in the church (7) CLEANSE
22 Find nothing in the act of the sherriff�s court (5)
From: Punnaimaran on Sat Nov 10 6:31:29 2007.

21Ac. Tail Cut?/ Trim Cut?

24Ac. Overpeers?
From: Punnaimaran on Sat Nov 10 6:33:02 2007.

Welldone Roxy.
From: rockzidane on Sat Nov 10 6:39:41 2007.

Down

22 Find nothing in the act of the sherriff�s court (5) TOURN
From: rockzidane on Sat Nov 10 6:47:31 2007.

Hello punnaimaran ! Hope to see you more often on these pages.
From: Punnaimaran on Sat Nov 10 6:52:22 2007.

22Dn. Tourn.
From: Punnaimaran on Sat Nov 10 6:54:17 2007.

Everyday you guys crack them before I log in. Today I had problems in posting. Anyway congrats Roxy.
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 10 20:59:24 2007.

Before my cup of coffee in the morning and before my in-print copy of the paper has come, but on my machine:

Across

10 PRIME TIME
12 LYDIA
13 SHANGRI-LA
14 FAIR AND SQUARE
18..A..ED UP
21 THIEF
23 EVITA
24 NARCOTIC
26 SASH

Down

2 RE-EXAMINE
4 ALEXANDRA
5 TWANG
8 OPAL
9 BIRD OF PARADISE
15 ABANDONED
16 QUESTIONS
20 PARIS
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 10 22:33:08 2007.

FILLING IN THE BLANKS:
Across
1 DRAY
4 ARTISAN
10 PRIME TIME
11
12 LYDIA
13 SHANGRI-LA
14 FAIR AND SQUARE
17 STATE MANAGERS
18 CRACKED UP
21 THIEF
23 EVITA
24 NARCOTICS
25 EMERALD
26 SASH

Down

2 RE-EXAMINE
3
4 ALEXANDRA
5 TWANG
6 SURGICAL SPIRIT
7
8 OPAL
9 BIRD OF PARADISE
15 ABANDONED
16 QUESTIONS
17 SE CRETE
19 KOALA
20 PARIS
21 FAST
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 10 22:35:18 2007.

DOWN
7 NUTCASE
From: rockzidane on Sat Nov 10 22:37:10 2007.

Across
1 Horse has a pole over (4)

4 Craftsman, old master, hasn't finished article (7) ARTISAN

10 When most TV is watched? Seven, say, on occasion (5,4) PRIME TIME

11 Evil spirit, right, in a well (5)

12 Girl exercised daily (5) LYDIA

13 Drink outside foremost of hotels,
then round edge of pool - Hilton's paradise! (7-2) SHANGRI LA

14 Just quandaries RAF sorted out (4-3-6) FAIR AND SQUARE

17 More than one theatre employee amazes a star back inside (5,8) STAGE MANAGERS

18 Told a joke at college and burst into laughter (7,2) CRACKED UP

21 Burglar, one entering the front of factory (5) THIEF

23 Musical - girl takes it in (5) EVITA

24 Drugs in car cost criminal (9) NARCOTICS

25 Precious stone, red, male might present (7) EMERALD

26 Band in the south has re-formed (4) SASH

Down

2 Look again at ex-marine at sea on stern of barge (2-7) RE EXAMINE

3 Composer in seventh heaven (5) ERINS

4 Girl, one leaving Egyptian port (9) ALEXANDRA

5 Nasal tone, Welsh in ?avour (5) TWANG

6 The rub before one gets the needle? (8,6) SURGICAL SPIRIT

7 Obsessive enthusiast on trial with madman (7) NUTCASE

8 Love friend's gemstone (4) OPAL

9 Heavenly warbler? Yes and no (4,2,8) BIRD OF PARADISE

15 Left group, one featured in commercial (9) ABANDONED

16 Interrogates searching parties about one, short one (9) QUESTIONS

17 Hide in SE Mediterranean island (7) SECRETE

19 Knock out, with a left, a small bear (5) KOALA

20 Pairs off in capital (5) PARIS

22 Don't eat quickly (4) FAST
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 10 22:37:55 2007.

CORRECTION:
AC 1 ARAB
DOWN
3 BLISS
From: rockzidane on Sat Nov 10 22:40:54 2007.

11 Evil spirit, right, in a well (5) AFRIT
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 10 22:46:32 2007.

11 AFRIT
IS CORRECT
CONGRATS!
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 10 22:48:30 2007.

The IT problems of the website seem to be over now...the previous settings have come back to stay...Let us appreciate the efforts, though slow.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Nov 10 23:35:04 2007.

Brilliant show, friends!
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Nov 11 0:00:32 2007.

My mind did not stray away from mine = pit.

So knowing that R is a content in the answer word did not help!

Incidentally, AFRIT was the pseudonym of a UK composer who wrote the first authoritative manual on crossword puzzles. This was followed in the 1950s by Ximenes on the Art of the Crossword by D S Macnutt who approvingly quotes Afrit in his seminal work on this wordgame.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 11 0:30:40 2007.

How lucky we are to have such an astounding 'treasurehouse of knowledge' midst us!
From: Punnaimaran on Sun Nov 11 1:45:12 2007.

As usual good show by kkotirao and Roxy. Keep it up. I really wish to be in your time zone. Thanx Chaturvasi for the information.
From: rockzidane on Sun Nov 11 22:27:44 2007.

Across

1 Huge job for a worker I contracted initially (8) GIGANTIC

5 Excursion photograph in the recess he vacated (6) PICNIC

10 Seaport in great turmoil (7) TANGIER

11 Tympanic membrane (7) EARDRUM

12 He has something to say at the election office (6) TALKER

13 Curse three articles by the scholar (8) ANATHEMA

15 It�s precious nothing to friend (4) OPAL

16 Expression used before you put something just uttered in other words (5,2,3)

18 This clue is before anything else (5,2,3) FIRST OF ALL

20 Beer maker loses British jug (4) EWER

23 As a rule standard is applied to friend (8) NORMALLY

24 Kind of bicycle in metropolitan demonstration (6) TANDEM

26 Refers to dull sea, perhaps (7) ALLUDES

27 It is set to be followed by straggling creep in drill (7) PRECEPT

28 Imposed a piece of work as time required (6) TASKED

29 Sail boat carrying a lot of wine? (8) SCHOONER

Down

1 Practised to perfection dramatically? (3,2,2,1,4,3) GOT IT TO A FINE ACT

2 Centres of power team up to give trouble (7) GANGLIA

3 There�s a lot to be said; they may be off-stage (6) NOISES

4 Fashionable alternative brought up to Japanese container (4) INRO

6 Provoke girl to appear in strange rite (8) IRRITATE

7 They treat things carefully (7)

8 One who keeps the business in the public eye (7,8) COMPANY PROMOTER

9 Jack�s climber (9) BEANSTALK

14 Lacking ambition and having no scheduled work? (9) DRIFTLESS

17 Rats jump on Doctor of Divinity taking the French gymnastic exercise (8) STRADDLE

19 Executes a flight manoeuvre once again (2-5) RE ROLLS

21 New dog I exchanged for a duck (7) WIDGEON

22 Fixed look on footloose boy in the belvedere (6) GAZEBO

25 The Ramayana or the Mahabharata, for instance (4) EPIC
From: rockzidane on Sun Nov 11 22:30:29 2007.

Down

7 They treat things carefully (7) NURSERS
From: anokha on Sun Nov 11 22:33:28 2007.

A BELATED HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL!

Across

1 Huge job for a worker I contracted initially (8) GIGANTIC

5 Excursion photograph in the recess he vacated (6) PICNIC

10 Seaport in great turmoil (7) TANGIER

11 Tympanic membrane (7) EARDRUM

12 He has something to say at the election office (6) POLLER

13 Curse three articles by the scholar (8) ANATHEMA

15 It�s precious nothing to friend (4) OPAL

16 Expression used before you put something just uttered in other words (5,2,3) THATS TO SAY

18 This clue is before anything else (5,2,3) FIRST OF ALL

20 Beer maker loses British jug (4) EWER

23 As a rule standard is applied to friend (8) NORMALLY

24 Kind of bicycle in metropolitan demonstration (6) TANDEM

26 Refers to dull sea, perhaps (7) ALLUDES

27 It is set to be followed by straggling creep in drill (7) PREVENT?
28 Imposed a piece of work as time required (6) TASKED

29 Sail boat carrying a lot of wine? (8) SCHOONER

Down

1 Practised to perfection dramatically? (3,2,2,1,4,3) GOT UP TO A FINE ART

2 Centres of power team up to give trouble (7) GANGLIA

3 There�s a lot to be said; they may be off-stage (6) NOISES

4 Fashionable alternative brought up to Japanese container (4) INRO

6 Provoke girl to appear in strange rite (8) IRRITATE

7 They treat things carefully (7) NURSERS

8 One who keeps the business in the public eye (7,8) COMPANY PROMOTER

9 Jack�s climber (9) _ E _ N _T _ L _?

14 Lacking ambition and having no scheduled work? (9) SHIFTLESS

17 Rats jump on Doctor of Divinity taking the French gymnastic exercise (8) STRADDLE

19 Executes a flight manoeuvre once again (2-5) RE-ROLLS

21 New dog I exchanged for a duck (7) WIDGEON

22 Fixed look on footloose boy in the belvedere (6) GAZEBO

25 The Ramayana or the Mahabharata, for instance (4) EPIC
From: rockzidane on Sun Nov 11 22:38:37 2007.

16 Expression used before you put something just uttered in other words (5,2,3) THATS TO SAY
From: anokha on Sun Nov 11 22:46:30 2007.

SORRY FOR THE REPEATS - POSTING SIMULTANEOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Nov 11 22:56:04 2007.

12 He has something to say at the election office (6) TELLER

Teller is one who counts, as in the bank and, more unusually, as in a polling station.
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Nov 11 22:57:57 2007.

27 It is set to be followed by straggling creep in drill (7) PRECEPT

Precept is 'set to be followed'

anag of 'creep' in PT (physical training, i.e., drill)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 11 23:00:36 2007.

Excellent, anokha & C-Vasi!

What is the 1dn answer now?
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Nov 11 23:02:28 2007.

Apologies for having given answers that were already entered in a posting further down. I am not deleting them as my messages additionally provide explanations.
From: anokha on Sun Nov 11 23:17:45 2007.

THANK YOU PP MA'M!
AND C'VASI SIR - PLEASE KEEP THE EXPLANATIONS COMING. IT IS GREAT LEARNING FOR A NEWBIE LIKE ME. THANKS!
From: kkotirao on Mon Nov 12 1:42:16 2007.

COULDN'T OPEN DUE TO BROADBAND FAILURE..
I THINK ALL FINISHED EXCEPT:

9 Jack�s climber (9) _ E _ N _T _ L _? BEANSTALK
From: kkotirao on Mon Nov 12 1:45:13 2007.

AC 12 TELLER IS RIGHT.

1 Practised to perfection dramatically? (3,2,2,1,4,3) [B]GOT IT TO A FINE ART[B] should fit.
From: Punnaimaran on Mon Nov 12 1:58:34 2007.

Congrats anokha, Roxy, Chaturvasi and kkotirao. Nice job.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Nov 12 4:47:15 2007.

Still dazed after a whirlwind of Diwali! Forgot to fill in the beanstalk- pure oversight!
From: rockzidane on Mon Nov 12 6:42:36 2007.

Just for the record, BEANSTALK was already covered in my first posting which most people seem to have overlooked
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Nov 12 9:34:20 2007.

That again proves my sleepiness!
Sorry, rockzidane! I know very well what it feels like when one's posting goes unnoticed!
From: anokha on Mon Nov 12 20:22:10 2007.

HOPE I GOT ALL OF THEM RIGHT THIS TIME!!!! DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT OFTEN AND SOME WERE TRICKY TODAY................

Across

1 Pocket pistol for the German campanologist (9) DERRINGER

6 Begin to jump (5) START

9 Press lever to advance (5) PEDAL

10 Glaring � and sour, too, in disposition (9) NOTORIOUS

11 Affecting the ratings? That�s smashing! (10) SHATTERING

12 Buzzer was quiet (4) STOP

14 Appear with apprentice attire (7) APPAREL

15 Left one time with real trouble coming from the side (7) LATERAL

17 Portuguese currency Pat takes for Bill when in that country (7) PETITES

19 Thwart temper in a quiet way (7) PREEMPT

20 Yard or square measure (4) ACRE

22 Be unwilling being envious (10) BEGRUDGING

25 Where post-war Socialists put their hopes if ruthless (9) INCLEMENT

26 Ted with gun out, gives a gentle push (5) NUDGE

27 Tailless seabird with companion in deep valley (5) GULCH

28 Concocted hand siren for Jewish council to appear (9) SANHEDRIN

Down

1 Asses and gentle deer are all about (5) DUPES

2 VIP treatment for a Yorkshire terrier, perhaps (3,6) RED CARPET

3 One should cater to the sick young, those possibly lacking education (10) ILLITERATE

4 No particular military man (7) GENERAL

5 Tear in left sensitive layer of eye is treated (7) RETINAL

6 Certain to use right way (4) SURE

7 An attempt by artist at the market place (5) ABOUT

8 Experimental examination scheme for a high flier (4,5) TEST PILOT

13 Those coming to ball two hours before midnight (10) ATTENDANCE

14 A very quiet London borough is attractive (9) APPEALING

16 Starts with stop, turns colour and it�s over (9) REMAINDER

18 Sect who sought for the true church (7) SEEKERS

19 One likely to object about a witty saying involving Rita (7) PURITAN

21 What the best man is expected to do? (5) RECUL

23 Angle about to pick up facts (5) GLEAN

24 She followed Eliza to the throne (4) BETH
From: kkotirao on Mon Nov 12 22:30:33 2007.

Across

1 Pocket pistol for the German campanologist (9) DERRINGER
6 Begin to jump (5) START
9 Press lever to advance (5) PEDAL
10 Glaring � and sour, too, in disposition (9) NOTORIOUS
11 Affecting the ratings? That�s smashing! (10) SHATTERING
12 Buzzer was quiet (4) STOP WASP
14 Appear with apprentice attire (7) APPAREL
15 Left one time with real trouble coming from the side (7) LATERAL
17 Portuguese currency Pat takes for Bill when in that country (7) PETITES PATACAS
19 Thwart temper in a quiet way (7) PREEMPT
20 Yard or square measure (4) ACRE AREA
22 Be unwilling being envious (10) BEGRUDGING
25 Where post-war Socialists put their hopes if ruthless (9) INCLEMENT
26 Ted with gun out, gives a gentle push (5) NUDGE
27 Tailless seabird with companion in deep valley (5) GULCH
28 Concocted hand siren for Jewish council to appear (9) SANHEDRIN
Down
1 Asses and gentle deer are all about (5) DUPES
2 VIP treatment for a Yorkshire terrier, perhaps (3,6) RED CARPET
3 One should cater to the sick young, those possibly lacking education (10) ILLITERATE ILLITERACY
4 No particular military man (7) GENERAL
5 Tear in left sensitive layer of eye is treated (7) RETINAL
6 Certain to use right way (4) SURE
7 An attempt by artist at the market place (5) ABOUT A GO RA
8 Experimental examination scheme for a high flier (4,5) TEST PILOT
13 Those coming to ball two hours before midnight (10) ATTENDANCE
14 A very quiet London borough is attractive (9) APPEALING
16 Starts with stop, turns colour and it�s over (9) REMAINDER
18 Sect who sought for the true church (7) SEEKERS
19 One likely to object about a witty saying involving Rita (7) PURITAN
21 What the best man is expected to do? (5) RECUL EXCEL
23 Angle about to pick up facts (5) GLEAN
24 She followed Eliza to the throne (4) BETH
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Nov 12 22:42:11 2007.

Marvellous, anokha & kkotirao!
From: anokha on Mon Nov 12 23:00:28 2007.

Wow, Kkotirao! I really butchered some of them - didn't I? Loooong way to go...........................
From: Punnaimaran on Tue Nov 13 0:53:46 2007.

Great, anokha & kkotiraO. Whappened to our Roxy today?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Nov 13 22:41:49 2007.

Across

1 Rather slow � notedly so (7)

5 The action will involve police, that�s for certain (7)

10 Speaker who stands in for a Tory (6)

11 Had a good meal so less likely to fall out (6,2)

12 Dogs or badgers? (6)

13 Symbolic signs are to be set up in the country (8)

14 Cross servicemen in retreat could be impressive (6)

15 Last month again English law was passed (6)DECREE

18 Wild ass or small horse found inside (6)

20 Common name for a red nut (6)

23 It�s a dim thing to be out so late (8)MIDNIGHT

25 Encourage a sound location for a pub (6)

26 The teasing is awful in the days that follow (8)

27 Difficult region to pass over (6)IGNORE

28 Will beneficiary give note to ambassador? (7)

29 Not a straightforward person (7)CROOKED

Down

2 It is difficult to squeeze into the northern shaft (6)

3 Coming to a very sober conclusion (9)

4 Suddenly attacks father�s advice to his wayward boy (5,2)

6 Old citizen got stirred up (7)

7 Except English, entire assembly were sluggish (5)INERT

8 On request, arrange to record sides of interesting incidents (8)

9 What allies should do is not to sit apart, apparently (5,8)STAND TOGETHER

16 Sound increase in score displayed round about the finish (9)CRESCENDO

17 Somehow saving energy at both ends? Fancy! (8)

19 Trade again at same market to effect greater price (7)

21 Being snoopier I get trapped in creating a bigger racket (7)

22 Rave on road with extreme hunger (6)STARVE

24 African country currency one finds in Iran (5)
From: runa74 on Tue Nov 13 23:01:43 2007.

ACROSS

11 Had a good meal so less likely to fall out (6,2) TUCKED IN
From: anokha on Tue Nov 13 23:03:57 2007.

IT'S A GOOD ONE TODAY.....................

Across

10 Speaker who stands in for a Tory (6) ORATOR

13 Symbolic signs are to be set up in the country (8) NOTATION

18 Wild ass or small horse found inside (6) ONAGER

20 Common name for a red nut (6) GENDER / GENRES?

25 Encourage a sound location for a pub (6) INCITE

Down

2 It is difficult to squeeze into the northern shaft (6) NARROW

17 Somehow saving energy at both ends? Fancy! (8) ENVISAGE

21 Being snoopier I get trapped in creating a bigger racket (7) NOISIER

24 African country currency one finds in Iran (5) NAIRA
From: runa74 on Tue Nov 13 23:08:47 2007.

ACROSS
12 Dogs or badgers? (6) HOUNDS
From: runa74 on Tue Nov 13 23:13:43 2007.

DOWN

6 Old citizen got stirred up (7) EXCITED?
From: anokha on Tue Nov 13 23:19:05 2007.

4 Suddenly attacks father�s advice to his wayward boy (5,2) DARES ON
From: runa74 on Tue Nov 13 23:23:57 2007.

ACROSS
26 The teasing is awful in the days that follow (8) BADINAGE
From: anokha on Tue Nov 13 23:59:51 2007.

DOWN

8 On request, arrange to record sides of interesting incidents (8) EPISODES?
From: anokha on Wed Nov 14 0:08:08 2007.

DOWN

3 Coming to a very sober conclusion (9) INTENDING?
From: anokha on Wed Nov 14 0:19:11 2007.

DOWN

19 Trade again at same market to effect greater price (7) REGRATE
From: anokha on Wed Nov 14 1:35:22 2007.

WHERE IS EVERYBODY??????

ACROSS

1 Rather slow � notedly so (7) UNWINDS?
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 2:18:31 2007.

5Ac. Censure?
16Dn. Crescendo
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 2:19:52 2007.

29. Crooked
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 2:20:46 2007.

29. Crooked
9. Stand together
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 2:22:13 2007.

23. Midnight
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 2:32:11 2007.

28. Legatee
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 2:32:45 2007.

28. Legatee
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 3:08:14 2007.

5. Decided
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 3:20:38 2007.

14. Signet
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 3:23:26 2007.

3. Attending
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 3:39:03 2007.

1. Intardy?
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 3:47:20 2007.

Summing up

Across

1 Rather slow � notedly so (7) INTARDY?

5 The action will involve police, that�s for certain (7) DECIDED

10 Speaker who stands in for a Tory (6) ORATOR

11 Had a good meal so less likely to fall out (6,2) TUCKED IN

12 Dogs or badgers? (6) HOUNDS

13 Symbolic signs are to be set up in the country (8) NOTATION

14 Cross servicemen in retreat could be impressive (6) SIGNET

15 Last month again English law was passed (6)DECREE

18 Wild ass or small horse found inside (6) ONAGER

20 Common name for a red nut (6) GEN

23 It�s a dim thing to be out so late (8)MIDNIGHT

25 Encourage a sound location for a pub (6) INCITE

26 The teasing is awful in the days that follow (8) BADINAGE

27 Difficult region to pass over (6)IGNORE

28 Will beneficiary give note to ambassador? (7) LEGATEE

29 Not a straightforward person (7)CROOKED

Down

2 It is difficult to squeeze into the northern shaft (6) NARROW

3 Coming to a very sober conclusion (9) ATTENDING

4 Suddenly attacks father�s advice to his wayward boy (5,2)
DARES ON

6 Old citizen got stirred up (7) EXCITED

7 Except English, entire assembly were sluggish (5)INERT

8 On request, arrange to record sides of interesting inciden(8)EPISODES

9 What allies should do is not to sit apart, apparently (5,8)STAND TOGETHER

16 Sound increase in score displayed round about the finish (9)CRESCENDO

17 Somehow saving energy at both ends? Fancy! (8) ENVISAGE

19 Trade again at same market to effect greater price (7) REGRATE

21 Being snoopier I get trapped in creating a bigger racket (7) NOISIER

22 Rave on road with extreme hunger (6)STARVE

24 African country currency one finds in Iran (5) NAIRA
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Nov 14 4:13:07 2007.

anokha's 'intending' & 'unwinds' seem more convincing!

Well done friends!

Punnaimaran, please enlighten me on your tagline!
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Nov 14 8:33:00 2007.

pavalamani pragasam wrote:

anokha's 'intending' & 'unwinds' seem more convincing!

Well done friends!

Punnaimaran, please enlighten me on your tagline!

Dear PP ma'am,
Maybe anokha is right.

Mine was based on
3. A TT ENDING

As for INTARDY, it was PURE GUESSWORK.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Nov 14 9:56:07 2007.

The tagline?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Nov 14 9:56:23 2007.

The tagline?
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 14 19:26:43 2007.

Across

1 No particular trader (7,6) GENERAL DEALER

8 Fellows who�ve got it never turn a hair (4,3) CREW CUT

9 Daily these days needs little energy for the game singularly (7)

11 Crazy painter for a dollar obtains bleeding material (6)

13 Small American songster flyer (8) BLUEBIRD

15 The accepted mode of proceeding at a meeting (5)

16 Raising a cheer maybe about a complaint made (7) EARACHE

18 Undershirt for an unmarried tribe leader (7) SINGLET

19 Discharge man into a strange environment (5)

21 It�s obvious to come out with

books (8)

23 Alarm at hearing of poison (6)

25 Member in neat outfit showing good taste (7)

26 Comfortable shoes for cellist getting round Bruckner�s third (7)

28 He predicts there�ll be a lot of money on the counter (7, 6) FORTUNE TELLER

Down

2 Foster concluded that corrections had been made (7) EMENDED

3 Briefly put something in addition (3) ETC

4 Works of imagination created by a star? (4) ARTS

5 Not the thing to do if more speed is required (10) DECELERATE

6 Conscious of a conflict with Spain! (5) AWARE?

7 Cut up over the pit question (7)

8 Trite description of Clapham, for instance (11)

10 Tender names are in order! (11)

12 Piece of cloth used as Bishop�s cassock! (5) LINEN?

14 Footwear is capital in the Antipodes (10)

17 Vehicle left with goods (5) CARGO

18 Governor is to dine with sapper medic (7)

20 England�s openers work very hard to dominate (7)

22 To criticise excessively a star not correct (5) ROAST

24 Jock has to make a customary tax payment (4)

27Gold for an old French coin (3)
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 14 19:30:00 2007.

DOWN

14 Footwear is capital in the Antipodes (10) WELLINGTON
From: anokha on Wed Nov 14 19:52:15 2007.

HI RUNA74 - AGAIN A GOOD ONE TODAY........

Across

11 Crazy painter for a dollar obtains bleeding material (6) MADDER?

15 The accepted mode of proceeding at a meeting (5) ORDER

21 It�s obvious to come out with books (8) APPARENT?

25 Member in neat outfit showing good taste (7) ELEGANT?

Down

8 Trite description of Clapham, for instance (11) COMMONPLACE

20 England�s openers work very hard to dominate (7) ENSLAVE?
From: anokha on Wed Nov 14 20:01:35 2007.

DOWN

24 Jock has to make a customary tax payment (4) SCOT
From: anokha on Wed Nov 14 20:05:35 2007.

ACROSS

18 Governor is to dine with sapper medic (7) SUPREMO
From: anokha on Wed Nov 14 21:18:37 2007.

DOWN

12 Piece of cloth used as Bishop�s cassock! (5) APRON?
From: anokha on Wed Nov 14 21:41:39 2007.

DOWN

10 Tender names are in order! (11) ENDEARMENTS
From: anokha on Wed Nov 14 21:43:22 2007.

ACROSS

19 Discharge man into a strange environment (5) RHEUM
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Nov 14 21:50:05 2007.

Good going!
From: anokha on Wed Nov 14 21:53:20 2007.

ACROSS

23 Alarm at hearing of poison (6) TOCSIN
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 14 22:42:20 2007.

11 C razy painter for a dollar obtains bleeding material (6) MADDER?MADRAS
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 14 22:47:01 2007.

DOWN

7 Cut up over the pit question (7) EXAMINE
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 14 23:07:49 2007.

DOWN

12 Piece of cloth used as Bishop�s cassock! (5) APRON?
It's neither LINEN nor APRON

It is TURIN
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 14 23:35:02 2007.

EXCUSE ME IF IT IS A REPEAT!
9 Daily these days needs little energy for the game singularly (7) CHAR AD E
From: Punnaimaran on Thu Nov 15 1:52:01 2007.

pavalamani pragasam wrote:

The tagline?

Dear PP ma'am

It is an anagram of 3 words. It will not be difficult for you to crack.

Maran
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 15 3:35:01 2007.

19 Discharge man into a strange environment (5) RHEUM

10 Tender names are in order! (11) ENDEARMENTS

Punnaimaran, it is a tough job for me- anagram of 3 words! But I will try! Please give a clue!!!
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 15 4:11:43 2007.

[tscii]DOWN
12 Piece of cloth used as Bishop�s cassock! (5) APRON?
It's neither LINEN nor APRON
It is TURIN
I think TURIN is, although a possibility, not fitting as MADRAS seems to be right.
I think I will accept to wear APRON for now!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 15 4:38:51 2007.

Good! I was wondering how to put down Madras!!!

From: Punnaimaran on Thu Nov 15 4:46:05 2007.

pavalamani pragasam wrote:

19 Discharge man into a strange environment (5) RHEUM

10 Tender names are in order! (11) ENDEARMENTS

Punnaimaran, it is a tough job for me- anagram of 3 words! But I will try! Please give a clue!!!

Dear PP ma'am,

It is infact very easy. Anyway a clue for you.

Allow harmony to excel.

From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 15 6:10:04 2007.

Punnaiamaran,
I got it.
Without your hint, it would be difficult to decode it. Many other names like PAPER, PIECE, LEAP PRICE PIPER also likely.
Your hint, ofcourse, is as good as the answer itself.
Anyway, your tagline is novel.
Let us all truly look forward to its happening the world over.
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 15 10:35:56 2007.

26 Comfortable shoes for cellist getting round Bruckner�s third (7) CAS U ALS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 15 12:21:27 2007.

Ah! It is LET PEACE PREVAIL! Am I right? I think of the white dove with the olive branch in its bill!
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 15 12:28:47 2007.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 15 12:38:43 2007.

Now since the cat is out of the bag Maran may as well straighten the tagline, I suggest!
From: anokha on Thu Nov 15 14:12:09 2007.

Nice work on "CHARADE" & "CASUALS" - kkotirao!

DOWN

27 Gold for an old French coin (3) SOL
From: runa74 on Thu Nov 15 20:50:13 2007.

Across

1 Making a recording of things to set right (10)

6 A lady made to change her make up (4)

9 Men champions breakdown from threats (7) MENACES

10 Surpass in public work (7)

12 Cabinet maker coming from the North Sea (8)

13 One accountant damaged a light boat (5) CANOE

15 Regretted caging a bird (5) EGRET

17 Cut fruit is being offered again (9) REAPPEARS

19 Newspapermen indeed in low spirits (9)

21 Number of shots in colossal volleys (5)

23 Fuss over training causes a takeover (5) ADOPT

24 Newly settle around Los Angeles like the stars (8) STELLATE

27 She may be there in South Africa (7) THERESA

28 Second commander to drive a whip (7)

29 Speed estimate (4) RATE

30 They don�t offend the fairies (4,6)

Down

1 Company graduate found in a stupor (4) COMA

2 He managed the church stock farm (7)

3 Ruin that large number carelessly bring upon themselves (5) INCUR

4 Simple modes of expression in Never � never land (4,5)

5 New word made indistinguishable (5)

7 One feels for any six footer (7) ANTENNA?

8 Forcing out a few words (10)

11 Gains freedom through broken down quarter space (7) ESCAPES

14 Teacher or leading boy? (10) HEADMASTER

16 Area of military activity where the Territorials retreat before regular soldiers (7)

18 Now, lined up, are given a talking to (9)

20 Stick out for a scheme requiring concerted effort (7) PROJECT

22 Fail to catch, or accidentally disclose (3,4) LET SLIP

24 Military head dress has suffered final blow (5)

25 Complicated solo course to the unattached (5)

26 Measure of daytime temperature (4) HEAT?
From: anokha on Thu Nov 15 22:07:45 2007.

Across

6 A lady made to change her make up (4) ERMA/ALDA?

19 Newspapermen indeed in low spirits (9) DEPRESSED

21 Number of shots in colossal volleys (5) SALVO

Down

8 Forcing out a few words (10) AGGRESSION/CONFESSION?

16 Area of military activity where the Territorials retreat before regular soldiers (7) THEATRE

18 Now, lined up, are given a talking to (9) ADDRESSED
From: anokha on Thu Nov 15 22:33:05 2007.

DOWN

4 Simple modes of expression in Never � never land (4,5) EASY TERMS
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 15 22:34:09 2007.

ACROSS

6 A lady made to change her make up (4) ERMA? DAME
10 Surpass in public work (7) OVERT OP

DOWN
8 Forcing out a few words (10) AGGRESSION/CONFESSION? EXPRESSION
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 15 22:35:31 2007.

Across

1 Making a recording of things to set right (10) CORRIGENDA
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 15 22:43:31 2007.

1 Making a recording of things to set right (10)CORRIGENDA

10 Surpass in public work (7) OVERTOP

5 New word made indistinguishable (5)DROWN

8 Forcing out a few words (10) EXPRESSION

22 Fail to catch, or accidentally disclose (3,4) LET DROP?
From: anokha on Thu Nov 15 22:45:24 2007.

ACROSS

30 They don�t offend the fairies (4,6) GOOD PEOPLE
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 15 22:50:10 2007.

DOWN
24 Military head dress has suffered final blow (5) SHAKO
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 15 22:52:43 2007.

28 Second commander to drive a whip (7) S C O URGE
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 15 22:53:50 2007.

25 Complicated solo course to the unattached (5) LOOSE
From: anokha on Thu Nov 15 22:58:06 2007.

DOWN

Measure of daytime temperature (4) METE
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 15 23:00:22 2007.

DOWN
26 Measure of daytime temperature(4) METE?
From: anokha on Thu Nov 15 23:04:04 2007.

ACROSS

12 Cabinet maker coming from the North Sea (8) SHERATON
From: anokha on Thu Nov 15 23:05:12 2007.

DOWN

2 He managed the church stock farm (7) RANCHER
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 15 23:09:44 2007.

Beautiful coordination!
From: anokha on Thu Nov 15 23:09:47 2007.

I THINK THIS TAKES CARE OF EVERYTHING. NICE TEAM EFFORT EVERYONE. HERE IS THE CONSOLIDATED GRID -

Across

1 Making a recording of things to set right (10) CORRIGENDA

6 A lady made to change her make up (4) DAME

9 Men champions breakdown from threats (7) MENACES

10 Surpass in public work (7) OVERTOP

12 Cabinet maker coming from the North Sea (8) SHERATON

13 One accountant damaged a light boat (5) CANOE

15 Regretted caging a bird (5) EGRET

17 Cut fruit is being offered again (9) REAPPEARS

19 Newspapermen indeed in low spirits (9) DEPRESSED

21 Number of shots in colossal volleys (5) SALVO

23 Fuss over training causes a takeover (5) ADOPT

24 Newly settle around Los Angeles like the stars (8) STELLATE

27 She may be there in South Africa (7) THERESA

28 Second commander to drive a whip (7) SCOURGE

29 Speed estimate (4) RATE

30 They don�t offend the fairies (4,6) GOOD PEOPLE

Down

1 Company graduate found in a stupor (4) COMA

2 He managed the church stock farm (7) RANCHER

3 Ruin that large number carelessly bring upon themselves (5) INCUR

4 Simple modes of expression in Never � never land (4,5) EASY TERMS

5 New word made indistinguishable (5) DROWN

7 One feels for any six footer (7) ANTENNA

8 Forcing out a few words (10) EXPRESSION

11 Gains freedom through broken down quarter space (7) ESCAPES

14 Teacher or leading boy? (10) HEADMASTER

16 Area of military activity where the Territorials retreat before regular soldiers (7) THEATRE

18 Now, lined up, are given a talking to (9) ADDRESSED

20 Stick out for a scheme requiring concerted effort (7) PROJECT

22 Fail to catch, or accidentally disclose (3,4) LET DROP

24 Military head dress has suffered final blow (5) SHAKO

25 Complicated solo course to the unattached (5) LOOSE

26 Measure of daytime temperature (4) METE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 15 23:12:20 2007.

anokha!
From: anokha on Fri Nov 16 20:11:15 2007.

SOME QUESTION MARKS TO BE CONFIRMED ................

Across

1 Manages to avoid artful tricks (6) DODGES

4 Search I�m making for a thick vein of mine (4,4) RICH SEAM

10 In the corner erect another hide (7) SECRETE

11 Set to battle once around Reading (7) DERAIGN?

12 Was sorry for sounding rude (4) RUED

13 Capacity business for Apollo, say? (10) SPACECRAFT

16 Henry having gold can arrange security or stability (6) ANCHOR

17 Retribution seems in order (7) NEMESIS

20 Senselessly to lie at any point is not correct (7) INANELY

21 The Navy has seat arrangement made behind (6) ASTERN

24 A manual worker�s means � not so bad (10) STONEMASON

25 Caesar�s way, having left a bottle (4) WILL?

27 Lucerne�s footballers depicted in all notes (7) ALFALFA

29 Open University in Ghent, perhaps, to make things harder (7) TOUGHEN

30 Record exit Ted made with speed and efficiency (8) EXPEDITE

31 Turn up for a motorcycle race before the finish (6) ATTEND

Down

1 Is a Right Reverned in time, but not in order? (8) DISARRAY

2 Notedly with gradual reduction in loudness (11) DECRESCENDO

3 A Cumbrian flower is in need of a transplant (4) EDEN

5 Shown to have a deficit and charged (8) INDICTED

6 He crashed awkwardly at the end of the race � bad luck! (4,6) HARD CHEESE

7 The priest Elijah and Elisha had in common (3) ELI

8 Pocket-sized record (6) MINUTE

9 The French have suitable wide space to bound over (5) LEAPS

14 Hymn that�s a proposal for marriage? (5,4,2) ABIDE WITH ME

15 Took advice from Dulles once (10) COUNSELLED

18 Claims worker is good humoured and inoffensive (8) PLEASANT

19 Apt to be sloping (8) INCLINED

22 Effects in station (6) ESTATE?

23 Everybody has to gamble when they play it (5) LOTTO

26 Only fair (4) JUST

28 Fellow with work is an affected dandy (3) FOP
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 16 22:44:26 2007.

Excellent, anokha! The question marks can be safely removed, I think!
From: kkotirao on Fri Nov 16 23:31:39 2007.

COMMENDABLE SOLO PERFORMANCE BY ANOKHA! CONGRATS!!!
25 Caesar�s way, having left a bottle (4) WILL? VIAL
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 16 23:42:34 2007.

kkotirao, can you please give the annotation?
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 17 0:54:31 2007.

WAY = VIA AND L for left
From: anokha on Sat Nov 17 1:45:05 2007.

Damn Caesar He is going to make me hit the bottle
Thank you PP ma'm and kkotirao! Nice work kkotirao, very nice indeed.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Nov 17 4:55:09 2007.

kkotirao!
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 17 17:37:45 2007.

Further explanation

via (road, way) is Latin as in 'via media'

Because it is Latin, the clue writer indicates it as Caesar's way, as Caesar is a Roman who speaks Latin.

Perhaps all this is superfluous as Caesar has already been damned.
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 17 17:46:25 2007.

Starting off; putting down solutions early morning before first cup of coffee and before the in-print edition at the door...

Across

1 London district admired by many (not posh) (6)

4 Bird eating head of worm attracts dear French birdwatcher (8)

9 Cut in snooker ball with bent cue

10 Horse, one attached to stable at first (8)

11 The German station hand's pistols (10) DERRINGERS

14 Box blows over (4) SPAR

16 The two ensigns at sea whispered words of affection (5,8)

18 Two numbers, on occasion, demonstrating such rhythm (5-4,4) THREE-FOUR TIME

20 Bend over English ?lm director (4) LEAN

21 Type leader upset, again and again (10) REPEATEDLY

23 Mean to go outside with the Italian in the gloaming (8)

24 Feature involving work of composer (6) CHOPIN

26 Plan to study structure on top of church tower, perhaps (8) CONSPIRE

27 Trips I organised to find a supernatural being (6) SPIRIT

Down

1 Burlesque in a bar in the outskirts of Paisley (6) PARODY

2 Flat pack (3)

3 Mathematician rang during a short break (10)

5 Poor creature, sow, in stream (11)

6 Story's end read aloud (4)

7 I may be found on a track from musical - quiet one, note, to finish (7,4)

8 Girl in posh car is kind initially to take chances (3,1,4) ... A RISK

12 Putting aside a misgiving (11) RESERVATION

13 Husband leaves poor quarter to fetch that girl for a meeting (3-8) GET TOGETHER

15 Savings and Loan above awfully posh second-hand store (6,4) THRIFT SHOP

17 Strong and lithe cat abroad (8) ATHLETIC

19 Sound of seal and young swan (6) CYGNET

22 Without energy in ?nal, I'm pulverised (4) LIMP

25 Mean to split up? Not quite (3) PAR
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Nov 17 23:04:37 2007.

Two more:

Across

1 London district admired by many (not posh) (6)

4 Bird eating head of worm attracts dear French birdwatcher (8)

9 Cut in snooker ball with bent cue

10 Horse, one attached to stable at first (8)

11 The German station hand's pistols (10) DERRINGERS

14 Box blows over (4) SPAR

16 The two ensigns at sea whispered words of affection (5,8)SWEET NOTHINGS

18 Two numbers, on occasion, demonstrating such rhythm (5-4,4) THREE-FOUR TIME

20 Bend over English ?lm director (4) LEAN

21 Type leader upset, again and again (10) REPEATEDLY

23 Mean to go outside with the Italian in the gloaming (8)TWILIGHT

24 Feature involving work of composer (6) CHOPIN

26 Plan to study structure on top of church tower, perhaps (8) CONSPIRE

27 Trips I organised to find a supernatural being (6) SPIRIT

Down

1 Burlesque in a bar in the outskirts of Paisley (6) PARODY

2 Flat pack (3)

3 Mathematician rang during a short break (10)

5 Poor creature, sow, in stream (11)

6 Story's end read aloud (4)

7 I may be found on a track from musical - quiet one, note, to finish (7,4)

8 Girl in posh car is kind initially to take chances (3,1,4) ... A RISK

12 Putting aside a misgiving (11) RESERVATION

13 Husband leaves poor quarter to fetch that girl for a meeting (3-8) GET TOGETHER

15 Savings and Loan above awfully posh second-hand store (6,4) THRIFT SHOP

17 Strong and lithe cat abroad (8) ATHLETIC

19 Sound of seal and young swan (6) CYGNET

22 Without energy in ?nal, I'm pulverised (4) LIMP

25 Mean to split up? Not quite (3) PAR
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 17 23:39:20 2007.

Across

1 London district admired by many (not posh) (6)

4 Bird eating head of worm attracts dear French birdwatcher (8)

9 Cut in snooker ball with bent cue

10 Horse, one attached to stable at first (8) STALLION?

11 The German station hand's pistols (10) DERRINGERS

14 Box blows over (4) SPAR

16 The two ensigns at sea whispered words of affection (5,8)SWEET NOTHINGS

18 Two numbers, on occasion, demonstrating such rhythm (5-4,4) THREE-FOUR TIME

20 Bend over English ?lm director (4) LEAN

21 Type leader upset, again and again (10) REPEATEDLY

23 Mean to go outside with the Italian in the gloaming (8)TWILIGHT

24 Feature involving work of composer (6) CHOPIN

26 Plan to study structure on top of church tower, perhaps (8) CONSPIRE

27 Trips I organised to find a supernatural being (6) SPIRIT

Down

1 Burlesque in a bar in the outskirts of Paisley (6) PARODY

2 Flat pack (3)

3 Mathematician rang during a short break (10)

5 Poor creature, sow, in stream (11) WATERCOURSE

6 Story's end read aloud (4) TALE

7 I may be found on a track from musical - quiet one, note, to finish (7,4)

8 Girl in posh car is kind initially to take chances (3,1,4) RUN... A RISK

12 Putting aside a misgiving (11) RESERVATION

13 Husband leaves poor quarter to fetch that girl for a meeting (3-8) GET TOGETHER

15 Savings and Loan above awfully posh second-hand store (6,4) THRIFT SHOP

17 Strong and lithe cat abroad (8) ATHLETIC

19 Sound of seal and young swan (6) CYGNET

22 Without energy in ?nal, I'm pulverised (4) LIMP

25 Mean to split up? Not quite (3) PAR
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 17 23:41:48 2007.

3 Mathematician rang during a short break (10) ARCHIMEDES
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 17 23:51:01 2007.

1 London district admired by many (not posh) (6) POPLAR
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 17 23:51:32 2007.

Now I have only 1ac and 2dn to go!

After my early morning foray, I took the paper with me to a restaurant where I had my breakfast today: all except the above two fell in no time - long before what I ordered arrived on my table.

1 ac is delayed because it is encyclopaedic (referential, if there is such a word!) and involves knowledge of a London district like EC.

As for 2dn, I have a fair stock of four-letter words but not three-letter words!
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 17 23:52:46 2007.

2 dn PAD
From: kkotirao on Sun Nov 18 0:03:04 2007.

2 Flat pack (3) PUG?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 18 0:03:23 2007.

The remaining clues:

4 Bird eating head of worm attracts dear French birdwatcher (8)

9 Cut in snooker ball with bent cue(6)

7 I may be found on a track from musical - quiet one, note, to finish (7,4)
From: kkotirao on Sun Nov 18 0:06:00 2007.

4 Bird eating head of worm attracts dear French birdwatcher (8) TWITCHER
From: kkotirao on Sun Nov 18 0:09:38 2007.

7 I may be found on a track from musical - quiet one, note, to finish (7,4) HAIRPIN BEND
From: kkotirao on Sun Nov 18 0:11:31 2007.

2 Flat pack (3) PUG? PAD
Vasi Sir, you are right!
9 Cut in snooker ball with bent cue(6) REDUCE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 18 5:22:12 2007.

Excellent(,)friends!
From: Punnaimaran on Sun Nov 18 5:35:35 2007.

Welldone friends !!
From: anokha on Sun Nov 18 17:28:41 2007.

AWESOME PERFORMANCE ON SUNDAY BY VASI SIR, PP MA'M, AND KKOTIRAO!

IN CONTRAST, AN EASY ONE TODAY......................

Across

1 Kind of orange put on in East (7) CLEMENT

5 State of Asian with a following (7) INDIANA

9 Soldier drunk in ale yet nimble and quick (5) AGILE

10 Serviceman gets no backing, but has to persevere (7,2) SOLDIER ON

11 Jack makes an elaborate lyric for his homes (6) ABODES

12 The main way to travel cheaply (8) STEERAGE

14 Stand a drink to negotiate a deal (5) TREAT

15 Not in good shape (9) IRREGULAR

18 Social outcast turns to a fast insecticide (9) REPELLENT

20 All right for a Greek letter sent about a giraffe kin! (5) OKAPI

22 Gives up wayward Jack and son (8) ABANDONS

24 Retrieve information from Bill on tax (6) ACCESS

26 Crime perpetrated by real thugs (9) SLAUGHTER

27 Best art used to make Pope�s triple crown (5) TIARA

28 Staggers about with small animal in a back street (7) TOTTERS

29 Let heat resolve his fitness to compete (7) ATHLETE

Down

1 Eccentric letter (9) CHARACTER

2 Mince pie book summary (7) EPITOME

3 Occult entity that can point to the French in the mind (9) ELEMENTAL

4 Trial sample (4) TEST

5 Confused Lili to treat Oriental as ignorant (10) ILLITERATE

6 Push briskly to force through (5) DRIVE

7 High post � in which to discuss defence items? (3,4) AIR MAIL

8 You may find her in an English public house (5) ANNIE

13 Breathes in with difficulty � takes a long rest (10) HIBERNATES

16 Highly desirable groom can be relied on to hold a ball (4,5) GOOD CATCH

17 Put back in office to curb civil government (9) REINSTATE

19 Fenced in holding for a countryman (7) PEASANT

21 Mean value taken of possessions over a time (7) AVERAGE

22 Tessa returns for her property (5) ASSET

23 That�s not a mean scoundrel, but a motherless calf (5) DOGIE

25 Abstainer holds again a piece of land (4) AREA
From: kkotirao on Sun Nov 18 22:30:21 2007.

Yes, easy one today...
Nevertheless, congrats on your unique performance!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 18 22:46:15 2007.

A fast feat, anokha!
From: runa74 on Mon Nov 19 20:46:33 2007.

Across

1 Mr. O�Connor is unable to reach the highest register (7)

5 Parties call for help, hold the non-professional up (7)

9 Stanley accepts equality, being very strict (7)

10 Lace she ordered in London (7) CHELSEA

11 A medico required � soldiers turning yellow! (5) AMBER

12 Found in the centre of Hull? (9)

13 A novel tie may bring promotion (9) ELEVATION

15 Model brain teaser (5) POSER

16 Price paid for a curried puree? (5) RUPEE

18 It�s only fair the board should accept new role (9)

21 Form of greatness for soldiers (9)

24 Won�t continue to run the booth (5) STALL

25 Blunder over oil production in North Africa (7) TRIPOLI

26 Stir about a road pet he takes up as his own (7)

27 Rex ordered to meet the most violent (7) EXTREME

28 Many in high pitched voice, shake with weakness (7) TREMBLE

Down

1 Seaside disorder caused by pollution? (7)

2 Shuffle quietly at an easy pace (7) SHAMBLE

3 Take turns to change neat design (9) ALTERNATE

4 Got an order to make an Indian vehicle (5)

5 Coastline irregular in parts (9)

6 Game of Kings� party, on either side of the board (5)

7 A dope with troubles, attacks (7) ASSAILS

8 Spare senor put out in area very thinly scattered (7)SPARSER

14 Popular Eve isn�t � can be so demanding! (9) INTENSIVE

15 Essential device for viewers in deep water (9) PERISCOPE

16 Favour shown to the electorate (7)

17 Sister in a quiet way to persevere (7) PERSIST

19 Receptacle for party dips? (4,3)

20 General disposition to blow things up (7)

22 Run away to work freely on river (5)

23 Early passenger vehicles are back in fashion (5)
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 21:21:37 2007.

Across

9 Stanley accepts equality, being very strict (7) SPARTAN

21 Form of greatness for soldiers (9) SERGEANTS

26 Stir about a road pet he takes up as his own (7) ADOPTER

Down

1 Seaside disorder caused by pollution? (7) DISEASE

4 Got an order to make an Indian vehicle (5) TONGA

5 Coastline irregular in parts (9) SECTIONAL

19 Receptacle for party dips? (4,3) BEAN TUB?

20 General disposition to blow things up (7) ENLARGE
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 21:24:17 2007.

DOWN

22 Run away to work freely on river (5) ELOPE
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 21:25:48 2007.

ACROSS

18 It�s only fair the board should accept new role (9) TOLERABLE
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 21:29:54 2007.

ACROSS

1 Mr. O�Connor is unable to reach the highest register (7) DISTANT?
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 21:33:02 2007.

DOWN

23 Early passenger vehicles are back in fashion (5) SMART
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 21:50:19 2007.

ACROSS

5 Parties call for help, hold the non-professional up (7) SCREAMS?
From: runa74 on Mon Nov 19 21:59:59 2007.

ACROSS

1 Mr. O�Connor is unable to reach the highest register (7) DISTANT?
DISCANT?
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 22:05:49 2007.

YEAH, IT'S EITHER DISCANT OR DESCANT...................
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Nov 19 22:25:21 2007.

Good going!
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 23:06:16 2007.

ACROSS

12 Found in the centre of Hull? (9) AMIDSHIPS
From: kkotirao on Mon Nov 19 23:08:26 2007.

19 Receptacle for party dips? (4,3) BEAN TUB? BRAN TUB
From: runa74 on Mon Nov 19 23:10:22 2007.

Can 6 Dn be CHESS?

6 Game of Kings� party, on either side of the board (5) CHESS

But then don't know what 5 Ac would be!
From: kkotirao on Mon Nov 19 23:16:17 2007.

ACROSS 5: SOCIALS?
From: runa74 on Mon Nov 19 23:18:38 2007.

Kotirao sir can you provide the annotation for this. Got the SOS part!
From: kkotirao on Mon Nov 19 23:21:34 2007.

LAIC means those who are not members of the clergy
From: runa74 on Mon Nov 19 23:23:32 2007.

Thank you! That was awesome
From: kkotirao on Mon Nov 19 23:24:51 2007.

16 Favour shown to the electorate (7) ROSETTE
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 23:25:31 2007.

What the heck is 16 Dn? Only thing that seems to fit there is ROSETTE but I can't find any connection with the clue!!!!!!!!
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 23:26:53 2007.

Kkotirao - please explain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: kkotirao on Mon Nov 19 23:29:57 2007.

ROSETTE is a flower-shaped decorative object cut into wood or stone, or one made of ribbon (= narrow silk strips) worn as a sign that you support a particular team or political party or that you have won a race, etc:(Courtesy: Cambridge Dictionary)
So, there is some relation with political activities.
From: anokha on Mon Nov 19 23:31:40 2007.

Wonderful, thanks!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Nov 20 6:05:30 2007.

Marvellous(,) friends!
From: anokha on Tue Nov 20 16:56:13 2007.

RELATIVELY EASY.....................

Across

1 Bumbling VIP gains hint on where parallel lines apparently meet (9,5) VANISHING POINT

8 Australian creature lacking feeling, a kind of square (6) NUMBAT

9 The dog that I, a leader, trained (8) AIREDALE

11 Such food, lacking sauce, could be bare (9) UNDRESSED

12 Anticipate a burden, say (5) AWAIT

13 Try open treatment for disorder (7) ENTROPY

15 Gem that gives out some ephemeral dazzle (8) EMERALD

17 Indian or perhaps Chinese (7) ASIATIC

19 Live-in student who would reportedly pall on the German (7) BOARDER

21 A sweeper put right in a big blast (5) BROOM

23 A loner�s pen misused by employees (9) PERSONNEL

25 Adapt to a new environment, using tin and steel components (6,2) SETTLE IN

26 Escorting member, Tom returned for a rodent (6) MARMOT

27 Instruction for rewriting prince�s epitaph (14) APPRENTICESHIP

Down

1 Half proven, oddly true commercial undertaking (7) VENTURE

2 Wanderer who upset writer Runyon (5) NOMAD

3 A fall guy has a go at space shot (9) SCAPEGOAT

4 Cooking vessel poses a grand puzzle (7) GRIDDLE

5 Concealed letter in Greek from e.g. an admirer (5) OMEGA

6 Place in Africa where, sadly, Anna suffered (9) NYASALAND

7 A group of five kept confined a daughter (6) PENTAD

10 Spot an oriental agent (4) ESPY

14 Slim, successful but growing bald (4,2,3) THIN ON TOP

16 Disappear with girl, Penny: make a speech (9) EVAPORATE

17 People hiding to make a surprise attack on a leader of men, a president (6) AMBUSH

18 Title for army officer at home about love (7) CAPTION

19 Make a hole, one in the gun barrel (4) BORE

20 The kind of desk for a devious trollop (4-3) ROLL-TOP

22 Long distance runner, covering 1.609 km maybe (5) MILER

24 A Nereid perhaps or an Oceanid (5) NYMPH
From: runa74 on Tue Nov 20 20:55:56 2007.

Nicely done Anokha.....beat me to it!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Nov 20 22:42:48 2007.

Well done, anokha!
From: kkotirao on Tue Nov 20 23:18:29 2007.

Very good Anokha...keep it up
From: anokha on Wed Nov 21 2:20:42 2007.

Thank you all! I will be really happy when I start cracking the tough ones like "vials" and "socials" and of course more of the Sunday ones.

And, sorry Runa74 - wasn't my intention! I just get to it when I am leaving work and try to do it on my way back home. And then I post if I "think" I have gotten either all of them or at least 90% of them...............................

BTW, where did Rockzidane vanish? I will be gone whole of December - travelling all over..................................
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Nov 21 4:40:57 2007.

Have a nice tour, anokha! It is a pity our intelligent friends are always busy- it has been so for long- they seem to go to hybernation!!!!!! There were long spells of monotonous solo performance by me featuring my invariably incomplete answers which you people have gladly broken-besides you, kkotirao, rockzidane, runa74, snaritmala, punnaimaran and whoever else I have forgotten to add. Now the thread wears a daily festive look! May the happy times stay here forever!
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 21 13:13:44 2007.

Thats ok. Even if I get around to doing some of it, I dont get around to posting it till after I have put my kids to sleep. Till then, I am busy rallying around them.

Enjoy your travels Anokha...stay safe and stay warm!
From: anokha on Wed Nov 21 17:10:44 2007.

OK, your turn Runa74.......but you better post the complete grid

...yeah just kidding but it's another easy one today so shouldn't be a problem ....................
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 21 22:12:35 2007.

Across

1 Field event that makes one from Gdansk spring over (4,5) POLE VAULT

5 Perfume included in a great tariff reduction effort (5) ATTAR

8 Technique shown by the mod eccentric (6) METHOD

9 The legal profession shows great anger at volleys of questions (8) BARRAGES
11 Repair a ladder perhaps (4)

12 One purveying information from all directions gets chucked by the queen (10) NEWSCASTER

14 Rent agreement gives large freedom from worry (5) LEASE

15 Waiting to happen � where one goes shopping? (2,5) IN STORE

16 The flowers that SAIL had ordered (7) DAHLIAS

17 The kind of part for the garage to stock (5) STAVE

19 Abstinence shown, for example, in sailor community (10) ABNEGATION

20 Companion�s final move on board (4) MATE

22 To shift and relocate is grand: in Sharjah, say (8) EMIGRATE

23 Computer intruder, one who works hard at boring jobs (6) HACKER

24 Champion of the links, quite a cat (5) TIGER

25 I�d my heart set on heat treatment (9) DIATHERMY

Down

1 Hair dressing that an air force man produced (6)

2 Some brain work on the side for unorthodox way of solving problems (7,8) LATERAL THINKING

3 A short book about one stringed instrument (4) VIOL

4 Broadcast of Tamil Nadu�s task covering artist (12) TRANSMISSION

5 Senior flier whose manner impairs Henry (3,7) AIR MARSHAL

6 Acrobat who could repeat light work afresh (9,6) TIGHTROPE WALKER

7 The reticence of a substitute (7) RESERVE

10 In distress, decent siesta is made obligatory (12) NECESSITATED

13 One pretending to be ill, a male erring badly (10) MALINGERER

16 Language in which to call European Community with time (7) DIALECT

18 Meet the cost of deploying ready force (6) DEARLY?

21 Chopped meat mixed with potatoes is a part of lunch as hoped for (4) HASH
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Nov 21 22:15:13 2007.

Across

1 Field event that makes one from Gdansk spring over (4,5)POLE VAULT

5 Perfume included in a great tariff reduction effort (5)ATTAR

8 Technique shown by the mod eccentric (6)

9 The legal profession shows great anger at volleys of questions (8)BARRAGES

11 Repair a ladder perhaps (4)

12 One purveying information from all directions gets chucked by the queen (10)

14 Rent agreement gives large freedom from worry (5)LEASE

15 Waiting to happen � where one goes shopping? (2,5)IN STORE

16 The flowers that SAIL had ordered (7)DAHLIAS

17 The kind of part for the garage to stock (5)SPARE

19 Abstinence shown, for example, in sailor community (10)ABNEGATION

20 Companion�s final move on board (4)MATE

22 To shift and relocate is grand: in Sharjah, say (8)

23 Computer intruder, one who works hard at boring jobs (6)HACKER

24 Champion of the links, quite a cat (5)TIGER

25 I�d my heart set on heat treatment (9)DIATHERMY

Down

1 Hair dressing that an air force man produced (6)

2 Some brain work on the side for unorthodox way of solving problems (7,8)LATERAL THINKING

3 A short book about one stringed instrument (4)VIOL

4 Broadcast of Tamil Nadu�s task covering artist (12)TRANSMISSION

5 Senior flier whose manner impairs Henry (3,7)AIR MARSHAL

6 Acrobat who could repeat light work afresh (9,6)TIGHTROPE WALKER

7 The reticence of a substitute (7)RESERVE

10 In distress, decent siesta is made obligatory (12)

13 One pretending to be ill, a male erring badly (10)MALINGERER

16 Language in which to call European Community with time (7)DIALECT

18 Meet the cost of deploying ready force (6)

21 Chopped meat mixed with potatoes is a part of lunch as hoped for (4)
From: anokha on Wed Nov 21 22:23:53 2007.

Across

11 Repair a ladder perhaps (4) DARN

17 The kind of part for the garage to stock (5) STAVE SPARE

Down

1 Hair dressing that an air force man produced (6) POMADE

18 Meet the cost of deploying ready force (6) DEARLY? DEFRAY
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Nov 21 22:39:35 2007.

Oops! Simultaneous posting!

Good work, runa74 & anokha!
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 22 0:41:10 2007.

Good show by all! Congrats!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 22 22:52:19 2007.

Across

1 A nice, long trip is pleasant (9)

5 Body of people that could be diplomatic (5)

8 Iron out the folds to get a reduction (8)DECREASE

9 An occasion to show spirit! (6)

11 Possibly sinful, containing an antibody (5)

12 Crucial part of SALT (9)STRATEGIC

13 Artist suffering reverse, competent and suitable for cultivation (6)ARABLE

14 Self-restraint for which a boy tries vainly (8)SOBRIETY

16 The place for a photographer�s development (4,4)DARK ROOM

18 Good word in Paris, a fitting thing to say (3,3)ROI MOT

22 American writer, judge of tea perhaps and a minor versifier (9)POETASTER

23 Her ma designed a place for women (5)HAREM

24 Find in the mofussil a genuine crop harvested for fodder (6)SILAGE

25 A collector of coins or stamps, say. Is by both confused (8)HOBBYIST

26 Discover the right to back an expert (5)

27 Bribe that takes away bitterness (9)

Down

1 I called about a character helping pronunciation (7)

2 A casino, I suspect, is a capital place (7)

3 An endless situation featuring a man and two women (7,8)ETERNAL TRIANGLE

4 Brook no refusal from vain sisters (6)RESIST

5 A slave to routine, he could bother a curate if upset (8,2,5)CREATURE OF HABIT

6 Frenchman, visitor losing way, may break promise (7)RENEGUE

7 Drawing, first of the year, is superficial (7)

10 Tolerate a black man on board (5)BROOK

15 High and frequently seen in extremes of lucidity (5)LOFTY

16 Sediment that may go to the bank (7)DEPOSIT

17 Plant with strange allure captures one (7)

19 Extra-territorial Indian girl in an isle (7)

20 A pet term abused by one who allures (7)TEMPTER

21 Have a go at, say, poetry describing an electronic device (6)
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 22 23:26:59 2007.

YOUNGSTERS DELIBERATELY LEAVE IT TO US?
Across
1 A nice, long trip is pleasant (9) CONGENIAL

5 Body of people that could be diplomatic (5) CORPS
8 Iron out the folds to get a reduction (8)DECREASE
9 An occasion to show spirit! (6)
11 Possibly sinful, containing an antibody (5) LYSIN
12 Crucial part of SALT (9)STRATEGIC
13 Artist suffering reverse, competent and suitable for cultivation (6)ARABLE
14 Self-restraint for which a boy tries vainly (8)SOBRIETY
16 The place for a photographer�s development (4,4)DARK ROOM
18 Good word in Paris, a fitting thing to say (3,3)ROI MOT
22 American writer, judge of tea perhaps and a minor versifier (9)POETASTER
23 Her ma designed a place for women (5)HAREM
24 Find in the mofussil a genuine crop harvested for fodder (6)SILAGE
25 A collector of coins or stamps, say. Is by both confused (8) HOBBYIST
26 Discover the right to back an expert (5) TRACE
27 Bribe that takes away bitterness (9) SWEETENER
Down
1 I called about a character helping pronunciation (7) CEDILLA
2 A casino, I suspect, is a capital place (7) NICOSIA
3 An endless situation featuring a man and two women (7,8)ETERNAL TRIANGLE
4 Brook no refusal from vain sisters (6)RESIST
5 A slave to routine, he could bother a curate if upset (8,2,5)CREATURE OF HABIT
6 Frenchman, visitor losing way, may break promise (7) RENE GUE
7 Drawing, first of the year, is superficial (7) SKETCH Y
10 Tolerate a black man on board (5)BROOK
15 High and frequently seen in extremes of lucidity (5)LOFTY
16 Sediment that may go to the bank (7)DEPOSIT
17 Plant with strange allure captures one (7) RUELLIA
19 Extra-territorial Indian girl in an isle (7)MERMAID? MARTIAN?
20 A pet term abused by one who allures (7)TEMPTER
21 Have a go at, say, poetry describing an electronic device (6) TRI ODE
From: kkotirao on Thu Nov 22 23:30:08 2007.

9 An occasion to show spirit! (6) SEANCE?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 23 1:10:42 2007.

Seance is the word, kkotirao!

Yes, this thread's posters are adept in the disappearance trick!!! The main reason why I hesitate to introduce quota system here like in orkut, even though I dally with the idea every now & then!
From: snarimetla on Fri Nov 23 22:35:38 2007.

Friends,

I apologize for the uncertainty of many of my answers. I'm just taking a crack at things and hope that you will forgive my ineptitude.

Satya

Across

1 Fireplug, English style (7) HYDRANT?

5 One who gives the lie to an arbiter? Oddly, true (7) REFEREE?

9 One treating through exercises etc. re-creates happiest history (15) PHYSIOTHERAPIST

10 Top military cover (3,3)

11 Fuel that can scorch, fossil fuel (8) CHARCOAL

13 Playwright who revised �Giant Rat� (8) RATTIGAN

15 What a court may do to a judgment in an unsuccessful appeal (6) INDICT?

18 Prone to have a meal in the east (6) SUPINE

19 � ordering items individually from the menu (1,2,5) A LA CARTE

22 Released from obligation, ex-MP teed off (8) EXEMPTED

24 Black eye, one that glistens (6) SHINER

27 USS Nimitz for one (8,7) AIRCRAFT CARRIER

28 Tay sure develops into a widening channel near the sea (7) ESTUARY

29 Connection between rafters with a side that is black within (7)

Down

1 Trousers for a modern jazz enthusiast (7) HIPSTER?

2 Senior member of society with party money (5) DOYEN

3 Vivacity shown by a cartoonist? (9) ANIMATION

4 American poet in an English gallery (4) TATE

5 Bounce back again with fresh cheer and love (2-4) RE ECHO

6 Natural ability shown by student in exposition (5) FLAIR?

7 It is standard in India (9)

8 Frightened by noisy toy, died (7)

12 Watering hole to which lawyers may be called (3) BAR?

14 Most hush-hush with respect to change (3,6) TOP SECRET

16 Cover up ruler on mount, a carrier (7)

17 Everything for a couple of pounds (3) ALL

18 Observe and announce a leak (7) SEEPAGE

20 A murder solved by a sound transmitter (7) EARDRUM

21 One would be crazy to have bats in there (6)

23 For a garden, a warm jacket (5) PARKA

25 Ingenuous one in a part of the church (5) NAIVE

26 Run away from confiscators (4)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 23 22:39:31 2007.

Across

1 Fireplug, English style (7)HYDRANT

5 One who gives the lie to an arbiter? Oddly, true (7)

9 One treating through exercises etc. re-creates happiest history (15)PHYSIOTHERAPIST

10 Top military cover (3,3)

11 Fuel that can scorch, fossil fuel (8)CHARCOAL

13 Playwright who revised �Giant Rat� (8)

15 What a court may do to a judgment in an unsuccessful appeal (6)

18 Prone to have a meal in the east (6)SUPINE

19 � ordering items individually from the menu (1,2,5)A LA CARTE

22 Released from obligation, ex-MP teed off (8)EXEMPTED

24 Black eye, one that glistens (6)SHINER

27 USS Nimitz for one (8,7)AIRCRAFT CARRIER

28 Tay sure develops into a widening channel near the sea (7)ESTUARY

29 Connection between rafters with a side that is black within (7)

Down

1 Trousers for a modern jazz enthusiast (7)

2 Senior member of society with party money (5)DOYEN

3 Vivacity shown by a cartoonist? (9)ANIMATION

4 American poet in an English gallery (4)TATE

5 Bounce back again with fresh cheer and love (2-4)RE-ECHO

6 Natural ability shown by student in exposition (5)FLAIR

7 It is standard in India (9)

8 Frightened by noisy toy, died (7)

12 Watering hole to which lawyers may be called (3)

14 Most hush-hush with respect to change (3,6)TOP SECRET

16 Cover up ruler on mount, a carrier (7)

17 Everything for a couple of pounds (3)ALL

18 Observe and announce a leak (7)SEEPAGE

20 A murder solved by a sound transmitter (7)EARDRUM

21 One would be crazy to have bats in there (6)

23 For a garden, a warm jacket (5)PARKA

25 Ingenuous one in a part of the church (5)NAIVE

26 Run away from confiscators (4)
From: kkotirao on Fri Nov 23 23:45:43 2007.

Across
5 One who gives the lie to an arbiter? Oddly, true (7) REFERER?
10 Top military cover (3,3) TIN HAT
15 What a court may do to a judgment in an unsuccessful appeal (6)
29 Connection between rafters with a side that is black within (7)
Down
1 Trousers for a modern jazz enthusiast (7) HIPSTER correct
7 It is standard in India (9)
8 Frightened by noisy toy, died (7) RATTLE D
12 Watering hole to which lawyers may be called (3) DA M?
16 Cover up ruler on mount, a carrier (7) ROCKHORSE
21 One would be crazy to have bats in there (6)
26 Run away from confiscators (4) SCAT
From: kkotirao on Fri Nov 23 23:56:45 2007.

Across
5 One who gives the lie to an arbiter? Oddly, true (7) REFERER? REF UTER
15 What a court may do to a judgment in an unsuccessful appeal (6)
29 Connection between rafters with a side that is black within (7)
Down
7 It is standard in India (9) TRICOLOUR
12 Watering hole to which lawyers may be called (3) DA M?
21 One would be crazy to have bats in there (6)
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 24 0:00:28 2007.

Across
15 What a court may do to a judgment in an unsuccessful appeal (6)
29 Connection between rafters with a side that is black within (7) T (IE B) EAM
Down
12 Watering hole to which lawyers may be called (3) DA M?
21 One would be crazy to have bats in there (6)
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 24 0:06:14 2007.

Across
15 What a court may do to a judgment in an unsuccessful appeal (6) UPHOLD
Down
16 Cover up ruler on mount, a carrier (7) ROCKHORSE [B]correction PACKHORSE
21 One would be crazy to have bats in there (6)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Nov 24 6:25:29 2007.

29 Connection between rafters with a side that is black within (7) TIEBEAM

21 One would be crazy to have bats in there (6)BELFRY (if we consider 'bats' as typo for 'hats')

12 Watering hole to which lawyers may be called (3) BAR seems more appropriate!

Interesting teamwork!
From: Chaturvasi on Sat Nov 24 21:38:03 2007.

First foray, offhand

Across

1 Failing to change sides (6)

4 Perfumes got from ascetics round about (8)

9 Greek goddess, one by a strongsmelling bush? (9)

11 Previous head of a house of friars (5) PRIOR

12 Excessive bureaucracy shown in Communist video (3,4) RED TAPE

13 True, one crashed on the way (2,5)

14 Gossip in newspaper hounding president? (4,9)

17 Repeatedly bene?t by article, article on racket involving commander (5,3,5)

21 To employ fewer is no good (7) USELESS

22 Runs slip away, causing a setback to recovery (7) RELAPSE

24 Girl I care about (5) ERICA

25 Girl chess player, faultless (4-5)

26 How an egg may be fried, done slowly (4,4)

27 Around noon, notice animal doctor coming (6)

Down

1 Harangue family after help upset (8)

2 Smelly, following high tide (5)

3 Company representative undertaking to bring a cosmetics case (7)

5 Assembly, say, attended by singular army of?cer (6,7)

6 Parking available in ?rst-rate capital city over big stores (7)

7 Mexican barker (9)

8 Cricket team's carriage (6)

10 What may revive sailors after ?ogging arresting onset of mutiny? (8,5)

15 A venomous concoction of cider and lager? (9)

16 Pastime of painter, Estonian (8)

18 Ordinary girl kept in a long time (7)

19 Granted, everyone had debts (7) ALLOWED

20 Arranged let, up overlooking old Elvis's birthplace (6)

23 Vanity shown by party's leader on journey (5) PRIDE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Nov 24 22:27:02 2007.

Across

1 Failing to change sides (6)DEFECT

4 Perfumes got from ascetics round about (8)

9 Greek goddess, one by a strongsmelling bush? (9)

11 Previous head of a house of friars (5) PRIOR

12 Excessive bureaucracy shown in Communist video (3,4) RED TAPE

13 True, one crashed on the way (2,5)

14 Gossip in newspaper hounding president? (4,9)

17 Repeatedly bene?t by article, article on racket involving commander (5,3,5)AGAIN AND AGAIN

21 To employ fewer is no good (7) USELESS

22 Runs slip away, causing a setback to recovery (7) RELAPSE

24 Girl I care about (5) ERICA

25 Girl chess player, faultless (4-5)

26 How an egg may be fried, done slowly (4,4)

27 Around noon, notice animal doctor coming (6) ADVENT

Down

1 Harangue family after help upset (8)

2 Smelly, following high tide (5) FETID

3 Company representative undertaking to bring a cosmetics case (7) COMPACT?

5 Assembly, say, attended by singular army of?cer (6,7)

6 Parking available in ?rst-rate capital city over big stores (7)

7 Mexican barker (9)

8 Cricket team's carriage (6)

10 What may revive sailors after ?ogging arresting onset of mutiny? (8,5)

15 A venomous concoction of cider and lager? (9)

16 Pastime of painter, Estonian (8)INTEREST

18 Ordinary girl kept in a long time (7)AVERAGE

19 Granted, everyone had debts (7) ALLOWED

20 Arranged let, up overlooking old Elvis's birthplace (6) TUPELO

23 Vanity shown by party's leader on journey (5) PRIDE
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 24 22:52:01 2007.

Across
1 Failing to change sides (6)DEFECT
4 Perfumes got from ascetics round about (8) ESSENCES
9 Greek goddess, one by a strongsmelling bush? (9) ARTEMISIA
11 Previous head of a house of friars (5) PRIOR
12 Excessive bureaucracy shown in Communist video (3,4) RED TAPE
13 True, one crashed on the way (2,5) EN ROUTE
14 Gossip in newspaper hounding president? (4,9) BUSH TELEGRAPH
17 Repeatedly beneFIt by article, article on racket involving commander (5,3,5)AGAIN AND AGAIN
21 To employ fewer is no good (7) USELESS
22 Runs slip away, causing a setback to recovery (7) RELAPSE
24 Girl I care about (5) ERICA
25 Girl chess player, faultless (4-5) LILY WHITE
26 How an egg may be fried, done slowly (4,4) ---- EASY?
27 Around noon, notice animal doctor coming (6) ADVENT
Down
1 Harangue family after help upset (8) DIATRIBE
2 Smelly, following high tide (5) FETID
3 Company representative undertaking to bring a cosmetics case (7) COMPACT
5 Assembly, say, attended by singular army of?cer (6,7) STATES GENERAL
6 Parking available in ?rst-rate capital city over big stores (7) EMPORIA
7 Mexican barker (9) CHIHUAHUA
8 Cricket team's carriage (6) SURREY
10 What may revive sailors after ?ogging arresting onset of mutiny? (8,5) SMELLING SALTS
15 A venomous concoction of cider and lager? (9)
16 Pastime of painter, Estonian (8)INTEREST
18 Ordinary girl kept in a long time (7)AVERAGE
19 Granted, everyone had debts (7) ALLOWED
20 Arranged let, up overlooking old Elvis's birthplace (6) TUPELO
23 Vanity shown by party's leader on journey (5) PRIDE
From: kkotirao on Sat Nov 24 23:09:32 2007.

26 How an egg may be fried, done slowly (4,4) OVER EASY
15 A venomous concoction of cider and lager? (9) SNAKEWINE?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 25 3:52:34 2007.

26 How an egg may be fried, done slowly (4,4) OVEN EASY?
15 A venomous concoction of cider and lager? (9) SNAKEBITE?
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Nov 25 8:42:23 2007.

26 How an egg may be fried, done slowly (4,4) OVEN EASY?

I got all except three or four in no time; I could not return to the computer as it was hijacked throughout the day by someone else. I must also confess that I did not solve this. But the answer is OVER EASY as 'done' gives OVER and 'slowly', EASY. Google 'over easy' for details.

15 A venomous concoction of cider and lager? (9) SNAKEBITE?

Correct. It is a kind of drink.
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Nov 25 8:48:11 2007.

4 Perfumes got from ascetics round about (8) ESSENCES

If someone is wondering how this is derived, it is a container/contained clue with ESSENES (ascetics) going around (round) C (circa, about).
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 25 9:22:01 2007.

C-Vasi!

Interesting teamwork!
From: kkotirao on Sun Nov 25 22:42:58 2007.

FOR A CHANGE, EARLY BIRD TODAY!
Across
1 Breakdown of French writing, � (13) DECOMPOSITION
10 � work of little merit, just to keep the kitchen fire going (9) POTBOILER
11 Stay awake late to get exercise (3-2) SIT UP
12 Get things going on court (5) SERVE
13 Exercise machine that gives a measure of stress (9) TREADMILL
14 Place for a sailor in South America (6) SATARA?
16 See, general insurer shows sound judgment (5) LOGIC
19 Bunch of flowers that could, in a herbarium, be largely decorative (5)UMBEL
20 Natural channel for a struggling U.S. team (6) MEATUS
25 � for charity shall cover the � of sins (I Peter) (9) MULTITUDE
26 Fail to settle a bet of one from Cardiff (5) WELCH
27 Enticed into a Honolulu red light area (5)LURED
28 Transport in which three would be a crowd (3-6)TWO-SEATER
29 Process of clinical cleansing that may render one barren? (13)STERILISATION
Down
2 Comprehensiveness in spelling out eternity (8) ENTIRETY
3 Gas providing UV screen (5) OZONE
4 Courteous chap from Warsaw carries just what is needed (6) POLITE
5 He takes measures to destroy voyeurs� right (8) SURVEYOR
6 The thing to do before buying a car (4,5) TEST DRIVE
7 Deceive a tout with greater ingenuity here (6) OUTWIT
8 Musical works that an outpatient utilises (6) OPUSES
9 Fruit that is big in a big city (5) APPLE
15 It jogs the memory(REMINDER about a(A) part of a dividend left over (9)REMAINDER
17 Defendant�s reply to plaintiff�s surrejoinder leaves butler at disadvantage (8)REBUTTAL
18 Weapon carried in a high heel (8) STILETTO
21 Area of activity of a police officer at this place (6) SPHERE
22 Begin slowly, liquefy and extract metal (5) SMELT
23 Drink that a cartel produced (6) CLARET
24 Type of blood of a goddess carrying ring (6) VENOUS
26 Food item extracted from yellow heather (5) WHEAT
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 25 22:48:23 2007.

Congrats, kkotirao!

Narrowly missed a simultaneous posting!
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Nov 25 23:29:47 2007.

The early bird has caught all the worms, it seems!

No prob, let it feast on!

Re:

14 Place for a sailor in South America (6) SATARA?

Why the query...

... when it resolves itself as S (A TAR) A?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Nov 25 23:31:43 2007.
From: runa74 on Mon Nov 26 22:08:00 2007.

Just got back to the grid after a long Thanksgiving break.

...a brief attempt at it...

Across

1 Frivolous repartee is naughty in advancing years (8)

5 Paving material used in a Bastar machine shop (6) TARMAC

10 Talent, say, may spread out (5) FLARE

11 What a flier changing flights during travel may be (2,7) IN TRANSIT

12 Slippery swimmer in creel gone bad (6,3) CONGER EEL

13 Maugham�s English girl of Lambeth was a Pygmalion girl (5) ELIZA?

14 Society chapter gets a house for occasional use (5) LODGE

16 Involving the stars is possibly right, genuine (8)

18 In transport, a step taken for a shield for the tortoise (8)

20 Disorderly struggle to get the rugby game going again (5)

24 There is a great deal to a game children play (5)

25 Gargle for one who has tum trouble (9) MOUTHWASH

27 Have something to do with sport independently (4,1,4)

28 Material that is fat, kept in hollow vase (5)

29 Fat traders? (6)

30 Say! Hold sway over pet caribou! (8) REINDEER

Down

1 Black coal, if processed, yields a kind of lens (7) BIFOCAL

2 Totally exhausted, daughter showered (7)

3 Ecstasy in French resort? That is relative (5) NIECE

4 Kind of weapon to leave a chap lifeless reportedly (7)

6 Knowledge of conflict, in a different sense (9)

7 A projectile that is miles out (7) MISSILE

8 Tom�s way of expressing disapproval (7) CATCALL

9 Earache common among teetotal giant-killers (7) OTALGIA

15 Work that involves intelligence (9)

17 The dregs of society capture an offensive person (7)

18 Music to which lay cops dance (7)

19 Horse�s appendage for a rodent to follow (3-4)

21 Become aware of genuine ice, say (7) REALISE

22 A fish that hears me out (7) MAHSEER

23 Move fast and cause pain to the French (6) HURTLE

26 Shelter in a non-English paradise (5) HAVEN
From: anokha on Mon Nov 26 22:25:40 2007.

NICE WROK BY EVERYONE DURING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!

Across

1 Frivolous repartee is naughty in advancing years (8) BADINAGE

16 Involving the stars is possibly right, genuine (8) SIDEREAL

18 In transport, a step taken for a shield for the tortoise (8) CARAPACE

20 Disorderly struggle to get the rugby game going again (5) SCRUM

24 There is a great deal to a game children play (5) LOTTO

27 Have something to do with sport independently (4,1,4) PLAY A PART

28 Material that is fat, kept in hollow vase (5) V _ I _ E ?

29 Fat traders? (6) OILIER

Down

2 Totally exhausted, daughter showered (7) DRAINED

4 Kind of weapon to leave a chap lifeless reportedly (7) GRIPER?

6 Knowledge of conflict, in a different sense (9) AWARENESS

15 Work that involves intelligence (9) ESPIONAGE

17 The dregs of society capture an offensive person (7) SCUMBAG

18 Music to which lay cops dance (7) CALYPSO

19 Horse�s appendage for a rodent to follow (3-4) RAT-TAIL
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Nov 26 22:37:06 2007.

Only 28ac remains!
From: runa74 on Mon Nov 26 22:41:44 2007.

Nicely done Anokha.

ACROSS

29 Fat traders? (6) OILIER
OILMEN

28 Material that is fat, kept in hollow vase (5) VOILE
From: anokha on Mon Nov 26 22:48:54 2007.

Thanks Runa74! I was waylaid by the literal meaning of VOILE but it just hit me now! Oh well ...... thanksgiving jetlag...............
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Nov 26 22:52:25 2007.

Fast wrapping up, friends!
From: kkotirao on Mon Nov 26 23:42:00 2007.

GOOD WORK BY ALL!
BUT THERE IS ONE LEFT TO ME FOR CORRECTION! THANKS FOR THAT!

4 Kind of weapon to leave a chap lifeless reportedly (7) GRIPER? GUI DED
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Nov 26 23:50:40 2007.
From: anokha on Tue Nov 27 17:41:23 2007.

KKOTIRAO SIR - YOUR CORRECTIONS ARE ICING ON THE CAKE! LEAVING SOME FOR YOU AND OTHERS TODAY...........

Across

1 Doubtful the man�s on to wiping out taint (8)

5 Illegally sells small hats (about fifty) (6) SCALPS

9 With Irish accent, brother is playfully mischievous (8)

10 Some of the band is maltreated. How cheerless! (6) DISMAL

12 And others return behind schedule (4) LATE?

13 They are unwilling to spend (10) SKINFLINTS

15 A person of skill and imagination (6) ARTIST

17 More might be gained from the next raffle (5) EXTRA

20 Was an outlandish one at the famous dam site (5) ASWAN

21 Trouble had returned to the plant (6) DAHLIA

24 Stupid sort of dinosaur? (4-6) BONE-HEADED

27 Quite relaxed when nothing is burning (4) COOL

29 More humble emeer hesitantly skirts around the king (6) MEEKER

30 The road advocating environmentalism? (5,3) GREEN WAY

31 Move easily, say, around deposit (6) SASHAY

32 How one can go from one place to the other, incidentally (2,3,3) BY THE WAY

Down

1 Astronomer makes a tumult (6)

2 Runs quickly to catch bird aboard (6)

3 Very accurate on time to regret (4)

4 Where and when kin turns up all over (5) BRINK?

6 Sudden fear about elevation (5) CHILL

7 Twisted tale about girl in layered material (8) LAMINATE

8 One who disposes of the mess Alan created (8) SALESMAN

11 Grab a bit? (6) SNATCH

14 Broad smile by king soaked in drink (4) GRIN

16 Bharatvasi has help coming up in hotel (6) INDIAN

17 Survive a climbing that is not good (4) EVIL

18 They are explosive transport (3,5) CAR BOMBS

19 Southern soccer players are lively persons (8) SWINGERS

22 Conference by prisoner of war � a striking success (3-3) POW-WOW

23 The sort of soil used for making bricks (6) CLAYEY

25 Animal � any he would carve (5) HYENA

26 Time to go to bed and rise, proverbially (5) EARLY

28 Network heads of manufacturing enterprises surf happily (4) MESH
From: runa74 on Tue Nov 27 18:58:50 2007.

Across

1 Doubtful the man�s on to wiping out taint (8) HESITANT

9 With Irish accent, brother is playfully mischievous (8) BROGUERY

Down

1 Astronomer makes a tumult (6) HUBBLE

2 Runs quickly to catch bird aboard (6) S(COOT)S

3 Very accurate on time to regret (4) TRUE

Anokha, LATE is correct, though BRINK is not. Haven't yet been able to crack that
From: anokha on Tue Nov 27 22:39:21 2007.

Hi RUNA74 - If BROGUERY is correct then only word that fits in 4 Dn is NURIK which has no connection to the clue.

Could it be BROGUISH? If yes, then 4 Dn is NASIK!

ACROSS

9 With Irish accent, brother is playfully mischievous (8) BROGUERY BROGUISH

DOWN

4 Where and when kin turns up all over (5) NASIK
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Nov 27 22:49:57 2007.

Excellent work!
From: kkotirao on Tue Nov 27 23:23:57 2007.

Good work by Anokha and Runa74...Congrats.
From: Chaturvasi on Tue Nov 27 23:38:45 2007.

12 And others return behind schedule (4) LATE?

It is reversal of 'et al.' (and others) as in "The room was tidied up by Eena, Meena, Deeka, et al."
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Nov 28 0:00:14 2007.

Lovely old song!
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 28 9:45:02 2007.

Yes, that does make more sense! Thanks.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Nov 28 22:42:20 2007.

Across

1 Acrobats dismiss workers� plea (11)ROPEWALKERS

9 She has a lounge set up (7)

10 Fenced-in mischievous boy strikes deal (7)

11 Nearly dish out circular kind of motor (5)

12 Self-confession of a weight watcher when offered rich food (2,2,1,4)I'M ON DIET

13 Where husband is found in food shop (5)

15 Aha! Advert sets out a form of Buddhism (9)THERVADA

18 They ignore customs of the nation (9)SMUGGLERS

21 With painful cry allow the young hooter (5)OWLET

22 Abreast but singularly partisan (2,3,4)ON ONE LINE

24 Bill: �Spectacles are what�s forbidden� (5)TABOO

26 Firm about praise to one Shakespearean character (7)CLAUDIO

27 A player in the capital of Gujarat is becoming less intense (7)

28 Fresh like the air after an area has had a downpour (4-7)

Down

1 Where the public line up when a dignitary passes by (9)PLATFORMS

2 Public Relations takes time in getting device to contact somebody (5)

3 Rolling around with a couple of pounds still to be paid (9)WALLOWING

4 Double up on one street for singer of pslams of praise (7)

5 Short version of mince-pie book� (7)EPITOME

6 �And a pie�s turned brown (5)SEPIA

7 Tired everybody, on the whole (3,2,3) IN ALL

8 Run a paper to turn the tide (4)EDIT

14 Analyse AMO�s clue to white patches (8)LEUCOMAS

16 A fight to cope with reversal (5-4)ABOUT TURN

17 Natural disasters may be divine dispensations (4,2,3) ACTS OF GOD

19 Descendants see pigeon fluttering above one (7)

20 They have their ups and downs in play (7)

22 On a singular occasion in the past (4)ONCE

23 Tree that has lived longer than others? (5)ELDER

25 But takes one learner who is well-stacked (5)BUILT
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 28 23:09:54 2007.

Across

10 Fenced-in mischievous boy strikes deal (7) IMPALED

11 Nearly dish out circular kind of motor (5)

12 Self-confession of a weight watcher when offered rich food (2,2,1,4)I'M ON A DIET

13 Where husband is found in food shop (5)

15 Aha! Advert sets out a form of Buddhism (9)THERAVADA

22 Abreast but singularly partisan (2,3,4)ON ONE LINE ON ONE SIDE?

27 A player in the capital of Gujarat is becoming less intense (7) ABATING?

28 Fresh like the air after an area has had a downpour (4-7) RAIN SCENTED

Down

2 Public Relations takes time in getting device to contact somebody (5) PROBE?

16 A fight to cope with reversal (5-4)ABOUT TURN ABOUT FACE

19 Descendants see pigeon fluttering above one (7) EPIGONI

20 They have their ups and downs in play (7) SEESAWS
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 28 23:39:54 2007.

Across

13 Where husband is found in food shop (5) DELHI
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 28 23:43:39 2007.

2 Public Relations takes time in getting device to contact somebody (5) PAGER
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 28 23:44:40 2007.

11 Nearly dish out circular kind of motor (5) TURBO
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 28 23:47:44 2007.

ACROSS

9 She has a lounge set up (7) ANGELOU
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 28 23:48:10 2007.

9 She has a lounge set up (7) ANGELOU
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 28 23:49:30 2007.

Kotirao sir, could you explain how you derived turbo?
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 28 23:49:49 2007.

4 Double up on one street for singer of pslams of praise (7) LAUD IST
From: runa74 on Wed Nov 28 23:52:05 2007.

1 Dn still remains as PLATFORM is now not correct.
From: kkotirao on Wed Nov 28 23:54:22 2007.

Kotirao sir, could you explain how you derived turbo?
Sorry, it is not turbo but SERVO
ANNO: Serv(-e)+O

AND
DOWN
1 Where the public line up when a dignitary passes by (9)PLATFORMS ROADSIDES
From: runa74 on Thu Nov 29 0:00:37 2007.

Thank you...I would definitely not have thought of SERVO!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 29 10:35:45 2007.

7 Tired everybody, on the whole (3,2,3)ALL IN ALL

Interesting teamwork!
From: anokha on Thu Nov 29 21:38:30 2007.

........WORKING ON THE REST...............

Across

1 Group of plotters goes around a hotel retreat to catch man-eater (8) CANNIBAL

6 Deva propounded sacred writing (4) VEDA

9 One politician goes to a U.S. city for antelope (6) IMPALA

10 City managed to continue (7) RANGOON?

13 Runs away from cattle farm in a valley in flood (9)

14 Before getting to a monastic official (5) PRIOR

15 Bring home a desi leader! (4) NETA

16 Aide treads over things that are wanted (10) DESIDERATE

19 Gulag, for instance (6,4) LABOUR CAMP

21 Girl in the millinery (4) EMIL?

24 Shakes little ice in the drink (5) ROCKS

25 Girl in a quick trip � one to a fictional land (9) RURITANIA

26 In an hour a list is made of plants (7) OURALIS?

27 Improvises publicity materials about short bill that is recalled (2,4) AD LIBS

28 Hindu god shows His new avatar to first of votaries (4) SHIV

29 Sure, nice change will occur but might be risky (8) INSECURE

Down

2 Can this insect take part in a military march? (4,3) ARMY ANT

3 Antelopes of which one might carry many a lasting impression (6) NYALAS

4 Dandy with first of comments on the French church title (9)

5 Big gift the steamship discharged (5)

7 CIA tore off amatory literature (7) EROTICA

8 Too much of a burden (8,4) ------ LOAD?

11 Took a small drink and moved briskly (6) NIPPED

12 Being boastful, it�s futile to be brilliant (12) VAINGLORIOUS

17 Mail storm about famous people (9) IMMORTALS

18 Muddle over the Spanish seafood (6) MUSSEL

20 The rum family concern (7) BACARDI

22 Not that only small drinks are served there (7) MINIBAR

23 Type that does not stand straight (6) ITALIC

25 Indian sage shows his spread in religious instruction (5) RISHI
From: anokha on Thu Nov 29 22:51:17 2007.

DOWN

Big gift the steamship discharged (5) LARGE
From: anokha on Thu Nov 29 22:53:21 2007.

ACROSS

13 Runs away from cattle farm in a valley in flood (9) AVALANCHE
From: anokha on Thu Nov 29 23:07:19 2007.

THANK YOU, PP MA'M!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Nov 29 23:09:53 2007.

16 Aide treads over things that are wanted (10) DESIDERATA
8 Too much of a burden (8,4) ABNORMAL LOAD

4dn remains!
From: anokha on Thu Nov 29 23:29:48 2007.

DOWN

4 Dandy with first of comments on the French church title (9) BEAUCLERC
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 30 0:18:12 2007.

Great, anokha!
From: kkotirao on Fri Nov 30 0:22:48 2007.

16 Aide treads over things that are wanted (10) DESIDERATE DESIDERATA

8 Too much of a burden (8,4) ABNORMAL LOAD
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 30 4:00:11 2007.

Both the above answers I have already added!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Nov 30 23:20:20 2007.

Across

1 Where one might have to face action in a trying situation (3-5)LAW COURT

5 What a versifier needs might go with a bunch of plants (6)RHYMES

9 Turn in a footloose boy in Africa (7)TRIPOLI

10 Last parts, not necessarily what smokers discard (3-4)FAG ENDS

11 Scrambling lads on new Kolkata locality (9)LANSDOWNE

12 Panic as acres are swept away (5)SCARE

13 In R. K. Narayan�s title he is �reluctant� (4)

14 My� the mark awarded to Skinny Puppy�s album! (9)MYTHMAKER

17 They create a setting for action that goes on in front (9)BACKSTAGE

19 Former top person in a terrorists� army (4)TSAR

23 Business has a small organisation in Karnataka (5)COORG

24 These celestial bodies of old didn�t shine (4,5)- - - STARS

25 Glitteringly bright girl to fizzle out if laid-back (7)

26 Thai can put out Corinthian ornamentations (7) ACANTHI

27 Searches small, short sports facility (6)

28 Thoroughgoing swine who is not cut up (5,3)SWELL PIG?

Down

1 Bird also known as �stilt� (8)

2 Victor going around porch at last, making a sound like that of a horse (7)WHINNER

3 They are shaped like eggs (6)OVOIDS

4 Lines of communication may be found on it (7,6)RAILWAY

6 Waters where piracy may take place (4,4)HIGH SEAS

7 Such a thing is not of natural origin (3-4)MAN-MADE

8 One of a family in a hospital (6)SISTER

10 Airy advance that may break an impasse (5,8)FRESH

15 He might be looking for the stars (8)SKYGAZER

16 Forcibly getting others into a section (8)

18 Fruit brought by a village officer to California party (7)AVOCADO

20 Shall not one start having inner peace in prayer? (7)SHANTHI?

21 Quarrels over bits of discarded food (6)SCRAPS

22 I, a lass, provoked to treat aggressively! (6)ASSAIL
From: runa74 on Fri Nov 30 23:20:27 2007.

1 Where one might have to face action in a trying situation (3-5) LAW COURT

5 What a versifier needs might go with a bunch of plants (6) RHYMES

9 Turn in a footloose boy in Africa (7)

10 Last parts, not necessarily what smokers discard (3-4) FAG-ENDS

11 Scrambling lads on new Kolkata locality (9) LANSDOWNE

12 Panic as acres are swept away (5) SCARE

13 In R. K. Narayan�s title he is �reluctant� (4) GURU

14 My� the mark awarded to Skinny Puppy�s album! (9) MYTHMAKER

17 They create a setting for action that goes on in front (9)BACKSTAGE

19 Former top person in a terrorists� army (4) TSAR

23 Business has a small organisation in Karnataka (5)COORG

24 These celestial bodies of old didn�t shine (4,5)DEAD STARS?

25 Glitteringly bright girl to fizzle out if laid-back (7)

26 Thai can put out Corinthian ornamentations (7)ACANTHI?

27 Searches small, short sports facility (6)

28 Thoroughgoing swine who is not cut up (5,3)

Down

1 Bird also known as �stilt� (8)

2 Victor going around porch at last, making a sound like that of a horse (7)WHINNER

3 They are shaped like eggs (6) OVOIDS

4 Lines of communication may be found on it (7,6)

6 Waters where piracy may take place (4,4) HIGH SEAS

7 Such a thing is not of natural origin (3-4) MAN-MADE

8 One of a family in a hospital (6) SISTER

10 Airy advance that may break an impasse (5,8)

15 He might be looking for the stars (8)SKYGAZER?

16 Forcibly getting others into a section (8)

18 Fruit brought by a village officer to California party (7)AVOCADO

20 Shall not one start having inner peace in prayer? (7)

21 Quarrels over bits of discarded food (6) SCRAPS

22 I, a lass, provoked to treat aggressively (6) ASSAIL
From: runa74 on Fri Nov 30 23:24:33 2007.

ACROSS

9 Turn in a footloose boy in Africa (7) NAIROBI

Down

1 Bird also known as �stilt� (8) LONGLEGS
From: runa74 on Fri Nov 30 23:39:36 2007.

DOWN
16 Forcibly getting others into a section (8) PRESSING
From: runa74 on Fri Nov 30 23:41:46 2007.

DOWN

20 Shall not one start having inner peace in prayer? (7) SHANTHI
From: runa74 on Fri Nov 30 23:51:49 2007.

DOWN

4 Lines of communication may be found on it (7,6) RAILWAY TRACKS
10 Airy advance that may break an impasse (5,8) FRESH APPROACH
From: runa74 on Fri Nov 30 23:56:52 2007.

27 Searches small, short sports facility (6) SCOURS
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 1 0:18:49 2007.

DOWN
16 Forcibly getting others into a section (8) PRESSING W (REST)ING
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 1 0:19:32 2007.

17 They create a setting for action that goes on in front (9)BACKSTAGE BACKDROPS
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 1 0:33:56 2007.

28 Thoroughgoing swine who is not cut up (5,3) WHOLE HOG
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 1 0:34:58 2007.

DOWN

20 Shall not one start having inner peace in prayer? (7) SHANTIH
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Dec 1 0:45:06 2007.

25ac alone remains!
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 1 0:52:55 2007.

ACROSS
24 These celestial bodies of old didn�t shine (4,5)DEAD STARS? DARK STARS
25 Glitteringly bright girl to fizzle out if laid-back (7) ADA (-IF)ZZLE
DOWN
4 Lines of communication may be found on it (7,6) RAILWAY BRIDGE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Dec 1 1:34:00 2007.

kkotirao, great!

Nice hobby!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Dec 1 23:02:00 2007.

Across

1 Half of answer covered by forceful political publication (7)

5 Marsh bird from intensely cold north (7)

9 Send in the Clowns- those two hum song off-key (3,4,4,2,2)

10 This could be up to one to become more communicative (4,3)

11 Tenor has money in annuity scheme (7)PENSION

12 Relish latest of paintings placed in gallery (5)TASTE

14 Two girls after original of toy of little value (3,1,5)

16 Australian brings in good books for binding (9)

17 Confidential information about extremely unusual flower (5)TULIP

19 Popular, more robust gas mask (7)INHALER

21 Soiled article found by relative (7)

23 Beeswax? Ruin most of upholstery, if badly applied (9,6)FURNITURE POLISH

24 Rectified awful deed involving servants (7)EMENDED

25 Modeller, American, caught in a dust storm (7)

Down

1 Recently stolen on the base, with all possible speed (7)

2 Relative, over-particular about everything initially (5)NIECE

3 A quiet spot overlooking a northern museum (9)

4 Entirely where a lift may be going (4,2,3,6) UP THE GROUND

5 Frank, an agent with a weapon, perhaps (5,10)

6 Person of great strength beat Italian inside (5)TITAN

7 Moving out of island motel that's shabby outside (9)

8 Theatre director visiting new Rye convent (7)

13 Swell cleaner pocketed an additional amount (9)

15 Spell out what the voter should do? (3,6)

16 Likes dancing to include very loud 50's music (7)SKIFFLE

18 Haggard, parking, moved slowly (7)PINCHED

20 I must interrupt fat Scottish landowner (5)LAIRD

22 English girl in musical (5)ELIZA?
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 1 23:22:21 2007.

GOING OUT OF HYDERABAD NOW!
Across
1 Half of answer covered by forceful political publication (7)
5 Marsh bird from intensely cold north (7)
9 Send in the Clowns- those two hum song off-key (3,4,4,2,2)
10 This could be up to one to become more communicative (4,3) OPEN OUT
14 Two girls after original of toy of little value (3,1,5)
16 Australian brings in good books for binding (9)
21 Soiled article found by relative (7) UNCLEAN
25 Modeller, American, caught in a dust storm (7) TUSSAUD
Down
1 Recently stolen on the base, with all possible speed (7)
3 A quiet spot overlooking a northern museum (9)
4 Entirely where a lift may be going (4,2,3,6) UP THE GROUND
5 Frank, an agent with a weapon, perhaps (5,10) SHARP INSTRUMENT
7 Moving out of island motel that's shabby outside (9)
8 Theatre director visiting new Rye convent (7)
13 Swell cleaner pocketed an additional amount (9) SUR CHAR GE
15 Spell out what the voter should do? (3,6) PUT A CROSS
22 English girl in musical (5)ELIZA? EVITA
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 1 23:32:21 2007.

11 Tenor has money in annuity scheme (7)PENSION TON TIN E
8 Theatre director visiting new Rye convent (7) NUNNERY
5 Frank, an agent with a weapon, perhaps (5,10) SHARP INSTRUMENT BLUNT INSTRUMENT
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 1 23:34:25 2007.

14 Two girls after original of toy of little value (3,1,5) TEN A PENNY
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 2 0:57:28 2007.

Consolidating with corrections & additions:

Across

1 Half of answer covered by forceful political publication (7) HANSARD

5 Marsh bird from intensely cold north (7) BITTERN

9 Send in the Clowns- those two hum song off-key (3,4,4,2,2) THE SHOW MUST GO ON

10 This could be up to one to become more communicative (4,3)OPEN OUT

11 Tenor has money in annuity scheme (7)TONTINE

12 Relish latest of paintings placed in gallery (5)TASTE

14 Two girls after original of toy of little value (3,1,5) TEN A PENNY

16 Australian brings in good books for binding (9)

17 Confidential information about extremely unusual flower (5)TULIP

19 Popular, more robust gas mask (7)INHALER

21 Soiled article found by relative (7) UNCLEAN

23 Beeswax? Ruin most of upholstery, if badly applied (9,6)FURNITURE POLISH

24 Rectified awful deed involving servants (7)EMENDED

25 Modeller, American, caught in a dust storm (7) TUSSAUD

Down

1 Recently stolen on the base, with all possible speed (7)

2 Relative, over-particular about everything initially (5)NIECE

3 A quiet spot overlooking a northern museum (9)

4 Entirely where a lift may be going (4,2,3,6)DOWN TO THE GROUND

5 Frank, an agent with a weapon, perhaps (5,10)BLUNT INSTRUMENT

6 Person of great strength beat Italian inside (5)TITAN

7 Moving out of island motel that's shabby outside (9) EMOTIONAL?

8 Theatre director visiting new Rye convent (7) NUNNERY

13 Swell cleaner pocketed an additional amount (9) SURCHARGE

15 Spell out what the voter should do? (3,6) PUT ECHOES?

16 Likes dancing to include very loud 50's music (7)SKIFFLE

18 Haggard, parking, moved slowly (7)PINCHED

20 I must interrupt fat Scottish landowner (5)LAIRD

22 English girl in musical (5)EVITA
From: anokha on Sun Dec 2 2:05:48 2007.

ACROSS

16 Australian brings in good books for binding (9) STRINGENT
From: anokha on Sun Dec 2 2:08:45 2007.

DOWN

1 Recently stolen on the base, with all possible speed (7) HOTFOOT?
From: anokha on Sun Dec 2 2:14:13 2007.

DOWN

3 A quiet spot overlooking a northern museum (9) ASHMOLEAN
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 2 10:36:15 2007.

15 Spell out what the voter should do? (3,6) PUT ACROSS

Good teamwork!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 2 22:40:22 2007.

Across

1 Taking care of a band (7)

5 Placed half an educational institution in an upheaval (6)

9 Is cutting into tree for fibre (5)

10 It gives you a measure of the precipitation (4,5)

11 Unusual objects out of coat I shook (7)

12 List the man exchanged on a regular basis (7)

13 Descriptive of a great sea movement (5)TIDAL

14 When one doesn�t just stand there after a striking performance (3-3-3)HIT-AND-RUN

16 Not that viewing this makes you depressed (4,5)

19 Hang on to fish after catching initially (5)

21 Arundel out to wash and iron clothes (7)LAUNDER

23 Flower girl (7)

24 Let Al and a gal shoot an Australian bird (9)

25 Approval on the way back for the poet (5)

26 Cyndi�s dismissed as university representative (6)SYNDIC

27 Permit in steamship becomes tinged with yellow (7)

Down

1 Decorum of peers hustling about the court with proficiency (14)

2 Elope with the sailor for a short period leaving the East (7)ABSCOND

3 Unkind feeling shown by a girl losing her head over a boy (3-4)

4 Broach veg concoction for former Soviet leader (9)GORBACHEV

5 Introductory textbook omits Frenchman, an inquisitive person (5)

6 One may do this with one�s belt to get thin somehow (7)TIGHTEN

7 Bring together a hundred for result broadcast (7)

8 English town with good girls: what you may eye through (7,7)

15 They are used to resolve indecisive decisions in draws (9)TIEBREAKS

17 Under normal circumstances America takes first-class friend (7)USUALLY

18 Descriptive of persons who are 45-55 years old (3-4)OLD-AGED

19 Former Sikkimese potentate actor-politician entertained gayly and no end (7)

20 Ethnic group of the Philippines in a cool disposition (7)

22 Old widow has no model memento (5)RELIC
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 2 23:11:33 2007.

Across
1 Taking care of a band (7) REARING
5 Placed half an educational institution in an upheaval (6)
9 Is cutting into tree for fibre (5) SI SAL
10 It gives you a measure of the precipitation (4,5) RAIN GAUGE
11 Unusual objects out of coat I shook (7) EROTICA
12 List the man exchanged on a regular basis (7) ROTA TED
13 Descriptive of a great sea movement (5)TIDAL
14 When one doesn�t just stand there after a striking performance (3-3-3)HIT-AND-RUN
16 Not that viewing this makes you depressed (4,5) BLUE MOVIE
19 Hang on to fish after catching initially (5) C LING
21 Arundel out to wash and iron clothes (7)LAUNDER
23 Flower girl (7) ROSETTA
24 Let Al and a gal shoot an Australian bird (9)
25 Approval on the way back for the poet (5)
26 Cyndi�s dismissed as university representative (6)SYNDIC
27 Permit in steamship becomes tinged with yellow (7)
Down
1 Decorum of peers hustling about the court with proficiency (14) RESPECTABILITY
2 Elope with the sailor for a short period leaving the East (7)ABSCOND
3 Unkind feeling shown by a girl losing her head over a boy (3-4) ILL WILL
4 Broach veg concoction for former Soviet leader (9)GORBACHEV
5 Introductory textbook omits Frenchman, an inquisitive person (5) TRIER
6 One may do this with one�s belt to get thin somehow (7)TIGHTEN
7 Bring together a hundred for result broadcast (7) CLUSTER
8 English town with good girls: what you may eye through (7,7) READING GLASSES
15 They are used to resolve indecisive decisions in draws (9)TIEBREAKS
17 Under normal circumstances America takes first-class friend (7)USUALLY
18 Descriptive of persons who are 45-55 years old (3-4)OLD-AGED MID-AGED
19 Former Sikkimese potentate actor-politician entertained gayly and no end (7)
20 Ethnic group of the Philippines in a cool disposition (7)
22 Old widow has no model memento (5)RELIC
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 2 23:12:06 2007.

24 Let Al and a gal shoot an Australian bird (9) TALEGALLA
From: Chaturvasi on Mon Dec 3 4:46:10 2007.

[tscii]Across
1 Taking care of a band (7) REARING
5 Placed half an educational institution in an upheaval (6) PUT SCH after deleting -ool from 'school'
9 Is cutting into tree for fibre (5) SI SAL Correct solution and correct anno too. But another correct anno would be S(IS)AL, cutting into being a container/contained indicator
10 It gives you a measure of the precipitation (4,5) RAIN GAUGE
11 Unusual objects out of coat I shook (7) EROTICA
12 List the man exchanged on a regular basis (7) ROTA TED
13 Descriptive of a great sea movement (5)TIDAL
14 When one doesn�t just stand there after a striking performance (3-3-3)HIT-AND-RUN
16 Not that viewing this makes you depressed (4,5) BLUE MOVIE
19 Hang on to fish after catching initially (5) C LING
21 Arundel out to wash and iron clothes (7)LAUNDER
23 Flower girl (7) ROSETTA
24 Let Al and a gal shoot an Australian bird (9) TALEGALLA
25 Approval on the way back for the poet (5) YEA TS<-
26 Cyndi�s dismissed as university representative (6)SYNDIC
27 Permit in steamship becomes tinged with yellow (7) S(ALLOW)S

Down
1 Decorum of peers hustling about the court with proficiency (14) RESPECTABILITY
2 Elope with the sailor for a short period leaving the East (7)ABSCOND
3 Unkind feeling shown by a girl losing her head over a boy (3-4) ILL WILL
4 Broach veg concoction for former Soviet leader (9)GORBACHEV
5 Introductory textbook omits Frenchman, an inquisitive person (5) TRIER PRIER after removing M (for Monsieur) from primer
6 One may do this with one�s belt to get thin somehow (7)TIGHTEN
7 Bring together a hundred for result broadcast (7) CLUSTER
8 English town with good girls: what you may eye through (7,7) READING GLASSES
15 They are used to resolve indecisive decisions in draws (9)TIEBREAKS
17 Under normal circumstances America takes first-class friend (7)USUALLY
18 Descriptive of persons who are 45-55 years old (3-4)OLD-AGED MID-AGED
19 Former Sikkimese potentate actor-politician entertained gayl{-y} and no end (7) CHO GYAL*
20 Ethnic group of the Philippines in a cool disposition (7)
22 Old widow has no model memento (5)RELIC
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 3 5:05:17 2007.

23ac has got disturbed by this obssession with former actor-politician!
From: Chaturvasi on Mon Dec 3 8:01:16 2007.

The flower girl is RHODORA.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 3 11:36:48 2007.

20dn?
C_Vasi, you can't find a worse pest than me!!!
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 3 12:28:17 2007.

Out of Hyd in the morn...returned only now from Mumbai.
Thanks Vasi Sir, for your timely intervention.
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 3 12:30:45 2007.

20 Ethnic group of the Philippines in a cool disposition (7) ILOCANO
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 3 19:07:54 2007.

Across

1 Famous Trojan woman I�d caress in a novel way (8)

5 Attire the revolutionary with a great deal (6) CLOTHE?

10 Up-to-date sailor takes right direction (7) ABREAST

11 Journey of the Self (3-4) EGO TRIP

12 Prime of the man you first found for twentyfour hours (6)

13 A person is dismissively told to go and do this (3,1,4) GET A LIFE

15 Discover part of aircraft at western end of Delhi (4) FIND

16 Damn� this is crazy, sometimes succeeding, sometimes not! (3-3-4) HOT AND MISS

18 Speed merchant on the pitch (4,6) PACE BOWLER

20 You and I in The Hollow are affectedly dainty (4)

23 It sweeps clean, proverbially (3,5) NEW BROOM

24 Book on Indian language features lady�s finger (6) BHINDI

26 Not a desirable person with vintage vegetable (3,4) OLD BEAN

27 A fellow returns taking a near-step in greeting in India (7) NAMASTE

28 The last of farmers due to preparing to raise a crop (6) SOWING

29 Swimmer shows itself in painful light (8) STINGRAY

Down

1 What happens when debaters cross their swords (5,2,8) CLASH OF OPINIONS

2 Nobleman there is not long from the beginning (5,2)

3 There is no room for foreign domination in Gandhiji�s concept (6)

4 Fruitful appointment? (4)

6 Spotted animals (8) LEOPARDS

7 Interim arrangement for end-points (7) TERMINI

8 A quick birth at the post office? (7,8) EXPRESS DELIVERY

9 Paired effectively and gave a good ending to the chess game (4-5)

14 Opinion on what a gazebo affords (9) VIEWPOINT

17 Deb and Ranee go round Scottish city (8) ABERDEEN

19 One who with another woman has lost her husband (2-5) CO WIDOW

21 Members of an orchestra have a round with a redhead in foreign city (7) WINDSOR

22 Not the real article provided to a worker of magic (6)

25 Almost put together an apparatus (4) UNIT
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 3 21:27:41 2007.

DOWN

22 Not the real article provided to a worker of magic (6) SHAMAN
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 3 21:28:46 2007.

ACROSS

1 Famous Trojan woman I�d caress in a novel way (8) CRESSIDA

20 You and I in The Hollow are affectedly dainty (4) TWEE
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 3 21:45:04 2007.

DOWN

2 Nobleman there is not long from the beginning (5,2)EARLY ON
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 3 21:46:58 2007.

DOWN

4 Fruitful appointment? (4)DATE
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 3 21:50:44 2007.

DOWN

9 Paired effectively and gave a good ending to the chess game (4-5)
METE MATED?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 3 22:24:14 2007.

12 Prime of the man you first found for twentyfour hours (6)HEYDEY
3 There is no room for foreign domination in Gandhiji�s concept (6) SWARAJ

Very good, runa74!
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 3 22:27:44 2007.

Thank you maam...was fairly easy today though and got some time to do it early without the kids bothering me.
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 3 22:29:06 2007.

Is 9 Dn correct??

I had put down heyday on the paper version, forgot to post it!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 3 22:33:29 2007.

Let 9dn be mete-mated for now!
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 3 23:50:46 2007.

1 What happens when debaters cross their swords (5,2,8) CLASH OF OPINIONS CLAS OF SPONSORS is also possible
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 4 0:05:23 2007.

ACROSS
13 A person is dismissively told to go and do this (3,1,4) GET A LIFE IT'S A FIRE?

DOWN
9 Paired effectively and gave a good ending to the chess game (4-5) METE MATED? NEAT MATED?
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 4 0:14:07 2007.

INSPIRED TO CORRECT, THANKS TO ORKUT
ACROSS
13 A person is dismissively told to go and do this (3,1,4) GET A LIFE IT'S A FIRE? FLY A KITE

DOWN
9 Paired effectively and gave a good ending to the chess game (4-5) METE MATED? NEAT MATED? WELL-MATED
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 4 5:59:15 2007.

Tomorrow the right choices shall be known!!!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 4 23:03:13 2007.

Across

1 Gather together to absorb in mystical contemplation (9)RECOLLECT

6 Many a fine filament on the seat (5)

9 Many boil over in an uncertain state (5)LIMBO

10 Blew poor Ted and his editor to pieces with missile (9)TORPEDOED

11 Such is sponsorship on television (10)COMMERCIAL

12 That is about 550 doing nothing (4)IDLE

14 Mountaineer�s first purchase? (7)

15 Listens orderly and obtains support to cause with enthusiasm (7)

17 Giggles at small bird possibly at rest (7)TITTERS

19 Early caller wanting a roll with no filling (7)

20 See the way to become a master (4)

22 Banger to vibrate before corner (6,4)

25 Use fruit one can mix for the filling (9)APPLIANCE

26 Crowd around international leader, and that gives a boost (5)

27 Poem of a reflective mood (5)ELEGY

28 Put off a fellow � could be a cleaner! (9)DETERGENT

Down

1 Credit given to lie that revised historical interest (5)RELIC

2 One in the club has whip round for cheese (9)CAMEMBERT

3 Free insurance to protect Chesterfield, for example (5,5)LOOSE COVER

4 Drew ten perhaps of diamonds (7)ENTICED

5 Housing row (7)TERRACE

6 Hints given to stimulus action (4)CUES

7 Not a quiet advice (5)ALOUD

8 A note accompanying furniture for the restorer (9)

13 Young Albert has to win the woman completely (10)

14 One drawer in the gallery might amuse one (9)

16 Pole having go in the Orient, the outcome is grave (9)

18 Can send components after having examined closely (7)SCANNED

19 Withdraw into monastic seclusion (7)RETREAT

21 Peru to regret use of Asian Currency (5)RUPEE

23 Tame animal � it may be insignificant (5)

24 A sorry mine for the young (4)
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 4 23:35:26 2007.

Across
6 Many a fine filament on the seat (5) C HAIR
14 Mountaineer�s first purchase? (7)
15 Listens orderly and obtains support to cause with enthusiasm (7) ENLISTS
19 Early caller wanting a roll with no filling (7) ROOSTER
20 See the way to become a master (4) LO RD
22 Banger to vibrate before corner (6,4)
26 Crowd around international leader, and that gives a boost (5) HO I ST
Down
8 A note accompanying furniture for the restorer (9) REDRESSER
13 Young Albert has to win the woman completely (10) ALTOGETHER
14 One drawer in the gallery might amuse one (9) T I TILL ATE
16 Pole having go in the Orient, the outcome is grave (9) S A TURN IN E
23 Tame animal � it may be insignificant (5) PET IT
24 A sorry mine for the young (4)
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 4 23:46:18 2007.

14 Mountaineer�s first purchase? (7) TOEHOLD
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 4 23:47:37 2007.

DOWN

24 A sorry mine for the young (4) PITY
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 4 23:51:22 2007.

22 Banger to vibrate before corner (6,4) RATTLE TRAP
24 A sorry mine for the young (4) PITY
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 5 10:30:04 2007.

All correct, I assume!
From: runa74 on Wed Dec 5 21:45:55 2007.

Quick 1st attempt!

Across

1 Upset abdomen is not a good sign (3,4) BAD OMEN

5 He went in search of the Grail (7)

10 Stress, in a manner of speaking (6) ACCENT?

11 Solvent requiring indirect application (2,6)

12 Mean to give lawyer a garland (6)

13 Being saucy I am put outside the room (8) IMPUDENT

14 Hound dope around a gamble (6) BASSET

15 Sat on river in a composed way (6) SEDATE

18 There are 150 in a key nursing home (6)

20 Attracts attention where agitated five rise on time (6)RIVETS

23 Nuts go well with cheese (8)

25 The older guide has a right to offend (6) RANGER

26 In Genesis a derelict property is made over to him (8)

27 Set on getting under canvas? (6) INTENT

28 A device for making soundings(7)

29 Have force to take the ship (7)POSSESS

Down

2 Like a little money? A rise is what�s needed! (6)

3 In debt once again, and tense as a result (9) OVERDRAWN

4 Consigns mobs� net in a riot (7) ENTOMBS?

6 Views favourably pacts made with engineer (7)

7 What the wrongdoer should make at noon (5) AMEND

8 Estrange Lee, being anti-Easterners outlook (8)

9 Diana�s curious but impartial (13)DISINTERESTED

16 Assigns time for going round school and sets off (9) DETONATES

17 Open coal fires I left to go out (8)

19 Leader of Congress to tip a quarter for wash (7)

21 After green I proceed despite suffering from dizziness (7) VERTIGO

22 A game played with rackets (6) TENNIS

24 Scottish terrier on a heap of stones (5)
From: runa74 on Wed Dec 5 22:11:00 2007.

ACROSS

18 There are 150 in a key nursing home (6) CLINIC
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 5 22:29:50 2007.

17 Open coal fires I left to go out (8) ALFRESCO
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 6 3:09:10 2007.

Across
1 Upset abdomen is not a good sign (3,4) BAD OMEN
5 He went in search of the Grail (7)
10 Stress, in a manner of speaking (6) ACCENT
11 Solvent requiring indirect application (2,6)
12 Mean to give lawyer a garland (6)
13 Being saucy I am put outside the room (8) IMPUDENT
14 Hound dope around a gamble (6) BASSET
15 Sat on river in a composed way (6) SEDATE
18 There are 150 in a key nursing home (6) CLINIC
20 Attracts attention where agitated five rise on time (6)RIVETS
23 Nuts go well with cheese (8) CRACKERS
25 The older guide has a right to offend (6) RANGER
26 In Genesis a derelict property is made over to him (8) ASSIGNEE
27 Set on getting under canvas? (6) INTENT
28 A device for making soundings(7)
29 Have force to take the ship (7)POSSESS
Down
2 Like a little money? A rise is what�s needed! (6) AS CENT
3 In debt once again, and tense as a result (9) OVERDRAWN
4 Consigns mobs� net in a riot (7) ENTOMBS
6 Views favourably pacts made with engineer (7) ASPECTS
7 What the wrongdoer should make at noon (5) AMEND
8 Estrange Lee, being anti-Easterners outlook (8) ALIENATE
9 Diana�s curious but impartial (13)DISINTERESTED
16 Assigns time for going round school and sets off (9) DETONATES
17 Open coal fires I left to go out (8) ALFRESCO
19 Leader of Congress to tip a quarter for wash (7) CLEANER
21 After green I proceed despite suffering from dizziness (7) VERTIGO
22 A game played with rackets (6) TENNIS
24 Scottish terrier on a heap of stones (5)
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 6 3:31:26 2007.

24 Scottish terrier on a heap of stones (5) CAIRN
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 6 3:32:53 2007.

12 Mean to give lawyer a garland (6) ANADEM
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 6 4:01:22 2007.

Across
5 He went in search of the Grail (7)
11 Solvent requiring indirect application (2,6)
28 A device for making soundings(7) SOUNDER
Down
6 Views favourably pacts made with engineer (7) aspects will be wrong
7 What the wrongdoer should make at noon (5) AMEND
19 Leader of Congress to tip a quarter for wash (7) C LEANS E
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 6 4:16:16 2007.

Across
5 He went in search of the Grail (7) GALAHAD
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 6 4:39:17 2007.

Down
6 Views favourably pacts made with engineer (7) aspects will be wrong ACCEPTS
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 6 4:39:53 2007.

11 Solvent requiring indirect application (2,6) IN CREDIT
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Dec 6 4:49:29 2007.

Excellent, kkotirao!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Dec 6 22:59:10 2007.

Across

1 What Bill got when he couldn�t afford first class to Berkshire? (6,7)SECOND

8 Jackets used by illegal smokers (7)

9 Menaces again and that�s about it (7)THREATS

11 Accountant has to go around the capital (6)

13 Light design of castle in Spain (8)

15 Reagan party is a noted movement (5)

16 Something distilled from former region (7)EXTRACT

18 Means to climb a wall for opera house party (7)

19 Sounds large figure but is in short supply (5)LACKS

21 A meet agents organised to become lean (8)EMACIATE

23 Running water disturbing rest after midnight (6)STREAM

25 Certain that English parliamentarian is in trouble with highest authority (7)SUPREME

26 Non-Thai related but possibly an Irishman (7)

28 It takes a turn for the better (8,5)ROULETTE WHEEL

Down

2 American writer � mere new boy (7)EMERSON

3 Made a lyric for a young deer! (3)DOE

4 Quoit for a Greek athlete to throw (4)DART

5 Birth and death of a backbiter, for example (10)

6 Bold enough to challenge (5)

7 Auditor in the snuggery is as close as one can get (7)NEAREST

8 Concerning code, fewer are without compassion (11)REMORSELESS

10 A fool takes herbal remedies one day after (6,5)

12 Silver and gold, high class, available at market place (5)

14 Leave me some biblical books � or a section (10)

17 Everybody to turn up for land distribution (5)ALLOT

18 The head cleaner (7)SHAMPOO

20 Lances wound with point, to purify it (7)CLEANSE

22 Thought the trainer absolutely perfect (5)IDEAL

24 Isolated mass of land (4)ISLE

27 A quiet wood (3)ASH
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 6 23:42:50 2007.

Across
1 What Bill got when he couldn�t afford first class to Berkshire? (6,7)SECOND
8 Jackets used by illegal smokers (7) REEFERS
11 Accountant has to go around the capital (6) MUSCAT
13 Light design of castle in Spain (8)
15 Reagan party is a noted movement (5) RON DO
18 Means to climb a wall for opera house party (7)
26 Non-Thai related but possibly an Irishman (7) SHANNON?
Down
3 Made a lyric for a young deer! (3) DOE ODE
4 Quoit for a Greek athlete to throw (4)DART DISC
5 Birth and death of a backbiter, for example (10)
6 Bold enough to challenge (5) DARED
10 A fool takes herbal remedies one day after (6,5) SIMPLE SIMON
12 Silver and gold, high class, available at market place (5) AG OR A
14 Leave me some biblical books � or a section (10) DEPART ME NT
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 6 23:43:40 2007.

13 Light design of castle in Spain (8) DAY DREAM
From: kkotirao on Fri Dec 7 0:01:08 2007.

Across
1 What Bill got when he couldn�t afford first class to Berkshire? (6,7)SECOND READING
18 Means to climb a wall for opera house party (7)
26 Non-Thai related but possibly an Irishman (7) SHANNON?
Down
5 Birth and death of a backbiter, for example (10) EXTRACTION?
From: kkotirao on Fri Dec 7 0:02:08 2007.

18 Means to climb a wall for opera house party (7) SCALADO
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Dec 7 6:00:30 2007.

Excellent, kkotirao!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Dec 7 22:47:54 2007.

Across

1 Cracking up � the grin sat oddly (10)SHATTERING

6 Book work almost finished the boss! (4)STUD

9 One kept in during school break (7)

10 A detective in car crash has heart problem (7)CARDIAC

12 Standing for the President to greet, is infirm (8)

13 Great commotion that can erupt in a tea cup! (5)STORM

15 Diana taken in by gold ring, believed to be sound (5)

17 Mad artist mistaken for a writer (9)DRAMATIST

19 Put out sound food for a mongrel (9)

21 A fight to get going (3,2)SET TO

23 Is back on pitch, as it is played in India (5)

24 Give spike to the fellows who fought hand to hand (8)

27 National airlines flying about with no name (7)

28 Possibly ignores an Italian man�s entitlement (7)SIGNORE

29 Rose transformed as a Greek God (4)EROS

30 Dire photos misrepresent men of the cloth (10)

Down

1 Sunday clothing provides a source of amusement (4)

2 Territorials withdraw exhausted, but in proper array (7)

3 Unethical girls (5)

4 Airmen disconcerted by the German excess (9)REMAINDER

5 Henry has a nice profitable place in the market (5)NICHE

7 Tear in to start living it up in the city (7)TRIPOLI

8 Wrong medication caused death of every tenth man (10)DECIMATION

11 Lascars could be rogues personified! (7)RASCALS

14 Charles I wandering round an old English county (10)LANCASHIRE

16 Mark means to follow (7)

18 Receiver of note maybe (9)

20 Moved not by a Brazilian city but a lake (7)SANTIAGO?

22 Lot more variation in voice! (7)TREMOLO

24 It should be caught by a sportsman (5)CATCH

25 Justly to be preferred (5)

26 This can be paid to male newsman (4)
From: kkotirao on Fri Dec 7 23:27:26 2007.

Across
1 Cracking up � the grin sat oddly (10)SHATTERING
6 Book work almost finished the boss! (4)STUD
9 One kept in during school break (7) INTERIM
10 A detective in car crash has heart problem (7)CARDIAC
12 Standing for the President to greet, is infirm (8) PRESTIGE
13 Great commotion that can erupt in a tea cup! (5)STORM
15 Diana taken in by gold ring, believed to be sound (5) AUDIO
17 Mad artist mistaken for a writer (9)DRAMATIST
19 Put out sound food for a mongrel (9)
21 A fight to get going (3,2)SET TO
23 Is back on pitch, as it is played in India (5) SITAR
24 Give spike to the fellows who fought hand to hand (8)
27 National airlines flying about with no name (7)
28 Possibly ignores an Italian man�s entitlement (7)SIGNORE
29 Rose transformed as a Greek God (4)EROS
30 Dire photos misrepresent men of the cloth (10)
Down
1 Sunday clothing provides a source of amusement (4) SPIN
2 Territorials withdraw exhausted, but in proper array (7) ATTIRED
3 Unethical girls (5) TARTS
4 Airmen disconcerted by the German excess (9)REMAINDER
5 Henry has a nice profitable place in the market (5)NICHE
7 Tear in to start living it up in the city (7)TRIPOLI
8 Wrong medication caused death of every tenth man (10)DECIMATION
11 Lascars could be rogues personified! (7)RASCALS
14 Charles I wandering round an old English county (10)LANCASHIRE
16 Mark means to follow (7)
18 Receiver of note maybe (9) ADDRESSEE
20 Moved not by a Brazilian city but a lake (7)SANTIAGO? ONTARIO
22 Lot more variation in voice! (7)TREMOLO
24 It should be caught by a sportsman (5)CATCH
25 Justly to be preferred (5) RIGHT
26 This can be paid to male newsman (4)
From: kkotirao on Fri Dec 7 23:31:14 2007.

Across
19 Put out sound food for a mongrel (9) CROSSBRED
24 Give spike to the fellows who fought hand to hand (8)
27 National airlines flying about with no name (7)
30 Dire photos misrepresent men of the cloth (10)
Down
16 Mark means to follow (7) OBSERVE
26 This can be paid to male newsman (4)
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 8 9:34:06 2007.

Across
24 Give spike to the fellows who fought hand to hand (8) SPEARMEN
27 National airlines flying about with no name (7)
30 Dire photos misrepresent men of the cloth (10) PRIESTHOOD
Down
16 Mark means to follow (7) OBSERVE
26 This can be paid to male newsman (4)
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 8 9:40:16 2007.

Across
27 National airlines flying about with no name (7) ISRAELI
Down
24 It should be caught by a sportsman (5)CATCH ???
26 This can be paid to male newsman (4)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Dec 8 9:56:38 2007.

26 This can be paid to male newsman (4)HEED
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Dec 8 22:46:34 2007.

Across

1 Andrew Ferrara's jig? (5,5) DANCE

6 Land measure in Israel (4)

9 About to handle a withdrawal (7)RETREAT

10 Close to door in bar passage (7)

12 Introduce draw before No 1 song (5,2,2,4)

14 Drink could make one breathe badly (4,3)HERB TEA

15 I, reportedly, was hard? Nonsense (7)EYE WAS H

16 Agree artist could show `Monster' (7)CHIMERA?

19 Make more secure near short close (7)TIGHTEN/R

21 Crosier presented by agricultural workers (8,5)PASTORAL STAFF

23 Urge simple changes around university (7)IMPULSE

24 A lease secured by the gymnast (7)ATHLETE?

25 Fuss excessively about opening of diner (2-2)TO-DO

26 The school for Franciscans? (10)

Down

1 Used by jockeys, a riding garment (4)

2 Strong ale round Connecticut, not drunk without a head (7)

3 Unchanging in attitude to wine, he, oddly, gets drunk (4-2-3-4)

4 In a tug, at sea, heading for another Caribbean island (7)ANTIGUA

5 Bends over in church to bathe (7)

7 A whorl of pearls in my jar (7)

8 Intercom system in lobby, extremely posh one (10)

11 Isadora Duncan and her poor charge, out of step? (13)CHOREOGRAPHER

13 Arrest mug crossing popular border post (10)

17 At home, drink with one daughter in flat (7)INSIPID

18 Unpaid article on struggling RU team (7)AMATEUR

19 Outlandishly scanty clothing for all to see in Italian region (7)TUSCANY

20 Cheese covered by thick raised fabric (7)TAFFETA?

22 Medley of Supremes' songs (4)MESS
From: Punnaimaran on Sun Dec 9 6:20:17 2007.

5 Bends over in church to bathe (7) CLEANSE
From: Punnaimaran on Sun Dec 9 6:28:27 2007.

10 Close to door in bar passage (7) ENCLAVE?
From: Punnaimaran on Sun Dec 9 7:04:18 2007.

2 Strong ale round Connecticut, not drunk without a head (7)OCTOBER?
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 9 15:26:15 2007.

Across
1 Andrew Ferrara's jig? (5,5) SWING DANCE
6 Land measure in Israel (4) ACRE
9 About to handle a withdrawal (7)RETREAT
10 Close to door in bar passage (7) EXCERPT
12 Introduce draw before No 1 song (5,2,2,4) BRING IN TO PLAY
14 Drink could make one breathe badly (4,3)HERB TEA
15 I, reportedly, was hard? Nonsense (7)EYE WAS H
16 Agree artist could show `Monster' (7)CHIMERA?
19 Make more secure near short close (7)TIGHTEN
21 Crosier presented by agricultural workers (8,5)PASTORAL STAFF
23 Urge simple changes around university (7)IMPULSE
24 A lease secured by the gymnast (7)ATHLETE?
25 Fuss excessively about opening of diner (2-2)TO-DO
26 The school for Franciscans? (10) GREYFRIARS
Down
1 Used by jockeys, a riding garment (4) SARI?
2 Strong ale round Connecticut, not drunk without a head (7)
3 Unchanging in attitude to wine, he, oddly, gets drunk (4-2-3-4)
4 In a tug, at sea, heading for another Caribbean island (7)ANTIGUA
5 Bends over in church to bathe (7) CLEANSE
7 A whorl of pearls in my jar (7) COROLLA?
8 Intercom system in lobby, extremely posh one (10) ENTRYPHONE
11 Isadora Duncan and her poor charge, out of step? (13)CHOREOGRAPHER
13 Arrest mug crossing popular border post (10) CHECKPOINT
17 At home, drink with one daughter in flat (7)INSIPID
18 Unpaid article on struggling RU team (7)AMATEUR
19 Outlandishly scanty clothing for all to see in Italian region (7)TUSCANY
20 Cheese covered by thick raised fabric (7)TAFFETA?
22 Medley of Supremes' songs (4)MESS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 9 22:25:43 2007.

Across

1 Putting away half the eggs and a loaf found inside (6)

4 After dinner request for a travel document (8)

10 Storm when MEP is ordered to appear in trial (7)TEMPEST

11 Characters that are inclined to be distinctive (7)ITALICS

12 Convey informally to cook in a microwave oven (4)

13 The motive of a clear thinker? (4,6)PURE REASON?

16 Glacial snow the French sweep up at this late hour (6)

17 Representation of human form on road, adds to one�s eminence (7)

20 Even organised old city quarter income (7)

21 Instigates action (6)

24 Defying explanation, my strange rites empty the states (10)

25 Turns out as best continent (4)ASIA

27 Bad temper leads to a serious complaint (7)

29 Saves engineers writing about the water at Balmoral (7)

30 On street side speak in a swaggering manner (8)

31 Confine enemy citizen in Bury North (6)

Down

1 Substance that makes the paint go further? (8)

2 Factory employees who are always punctual? (4,7)TIME KEEPERS

3 Want a quarter for editor (4)NEED

5 A liqueur I put down before going out (8)

6 Stipulated when the appointment should have taken place? (6,4)

7 Old boy finds one Negro who practised witchcraft (3)OBI

8 Herbal decoction set in a new way (6)

9 Little Tom who pulled pussy out! (5)STOUT

14 Outwardly a picture of urbanity? (6,5)

15 Everest set terribly unsparing trial (6,4)SEVERE TEST

18 Consider putting spirit in tea blend (8)

19 Dope doubly favoured, though a killer (8)ASSASSIN

22 Distinctive flavours Mac finds in fishing vessels (6)

23 Sordid gains obtained from cruel order (5)

26 A study of a mid-eastern port (4)ADEN

28 Scull to propel boat (3)OAR
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 9 23:00:52 2007.

Across
1 Putting away half the eggs and a loaf found inside (6)
4 After dinner request for a travel document (8) PASSPORT
12 Convey informally to cook in a microwave oven (4) BAKE
13 The motive of a clear thinker? (4,6)PURE REASON?
16 Glacial snow the French sweep up at this late hour (6) ELEVEN
17 Representation of human form on road, adds to one�s eminence (7)
20 Even organised old city quarter income (7) REVENUE
21 Instigates action (6)
24 Defying explanation, my strange rites empty the states (10) MYSTERIOUS
25 Turns out as best continent (4)ASIA
27 Bad temper leads to a serious complaint (7) CHOLER A
29 Saves engineers writing about the water at Balmoral (7)
30 On street side speak in a swaggering manner (8) ST R UTTER
31 Confine enemy citizen in Bury North (6) INTER N
Down
1 Substance that makes the paint go further? (8)
5 A liqueur I put down before going out (8)
6 Stipulated when the appointment should have taken place? (6,4) STATED TIME
8 Herbal decoction set in a new way (6) TISANE
14 Outwardly a picture of urbanity? (6,5)
18 Consider putting spirit in tea blend (8) RUM INATE
22 Distinctive flavours Mac finds in fishing vessels (6) SMACKS
23 Sordid gains obtained from cruel order (5) LUCRE
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 9 23:08:16 2007.

Across
1 Putting away half the eggs and a loaf found inside (6)
13 The motive of a clear thinker? (4,6)PURE REASON?
17 Representation of human form on road, adds to one�s eminence (7) STATU R E
21 Instigates action (6) IMPELS
Down
1 Substance that makes the paint go further? (8)
5 A liqueur I put down before going out (8)
14 Outwardly a picture of urbanity? (6,5)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 9 23:18:34 2007.

29 Saves engineers writing about the water at Balmoral (7) RUDDERS?

14 Outwardly a picture of urbanity? (6,5) SCREEN SCENE?
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 9 23:18:57 2007.

Across
1 Putting away half the eggs and a loaf found inside (6) EATING
13 The motive of a clear thinker? (4,6)PURE REASON?
29 Saves engineers writing about the water at Balmoral (7)
Down
1 Substance that makes the paint go further? (8) EATABLES
5 A liqueur I put down before going out (8) ANISETTE
14 Outwardly a picture of urbanity? (6,5)
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 9 23:25:37 2007.

Across
29 Saves engineers writing about the water at Balmoral (7)
Down
14 Outwardly a picture of urbanity? (6,5) STREET SCENE
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 9 23:28:46 2007.

Across
29 Saves engineers writing about the water at Balmoral (7) REDEEMS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 9 23:40:17 2007.

Excellent persistence, kkotirao!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 10 22:28:33 2007.

Across

1 Priests, though put on, carry on doggedly (7)PERSIST

5 Composition by Tom in a strange coat (7)TOCATTA

9 Assassin of feudal eastern country (5)

10 Coppers getting to the admonishment (9)

11 One suitably employed (6)

12 Reckon one million should be invested in property (8)ESTIMATE

14 The French with Ron turn to her (5)

15 Record symbolised said registration (9)ENROLMENT

18 Interchange to happen by turns (9)ALTERNATE

20 Gold sovereign (5)MEDAL?

22 Type of relation native to the east (8)

24 Mostly expressing grief in American state (6)

26 He wonders if he or I will get through. The rest retreated (9)

27 A light bulb (5)GLOBE?

28 Midshipmen�s joints (7)

29 Beg for something nice to follow in French (7)ENTREAT

Down

1 Ant removed from dish outside containing a cigar (9)

2 Not a working man of French stock? (7)

3 Where little Jack sat up against the wall (2,1,6)IN A CORNER

4 Drink like a fish (4)

5 Using a ruse, tries to find where valuables are kept (10)TREASURIES

6 Desert plants (5)CACTI

7 Violent stir crumpled at a gate (7)

8 Corner place for fishing tackle (5)ANGLE

13 Foot long skeleton of emu starts a stir (10)METATARSUS

16 I�ll get him moved into the public gaze (9)LIMELIGHT

17 Will examine people in a short time (9)

19 Galley thrice needed by army technicians (7)

21 Pesos I�d arranged to distribute (7)DISPOSE

22 Aquatic animal to trot out on course (5)

23 Overcome anxiety with cool courage (5)

25 Accurately adjusted (4)
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 10 22:42:31 2007.

Across
1 Priests, though put on, carry on doggedly (7)PERSIST
5 Composition by Tom in a strange coat (7)TOCATTA
9 Assassin of feudal eastern country (5)
10 Coppers getting to the admonishment (9)
11 One suitably employed (6)
12 Reckon one million should be invested in property (8)ESTIMATE
14 The French with Ron turn to her (5) LOREN
15 Record symbolised said registration (9)ENROLMENT
18 Interchange to happen by turns (9)ALTERNATE
20 Gold sovereign (5)MEDAL? MIDAS
22 Type of relation native to the east (8)
ORIENTAL
24 Mostly expressing grief in American state (6) ALASKA
26 He wonders if he or I will get through. The rest retreated (9) THEORISER
27 A light bulb (5)GLOBE
28 Midshipmen�s joints (7) REEFERS
29 Beg for something nice to follow in French (7)ENTREAT
Down
1 Ant removed from dish outside containing a cigar (9) PANATELLA
2 Not a working man of French stock? (7)
3 Where little Jack sat up against the wall (2,1,6)IN A CORNER
4 Drink like a fish (4) TOPE
5 Using a ruse, tries to find where valuables are kept (10)TREASURIES
6 Desert plants (5)CACTI
7 Violent stir crumpled at a gate (7) AGITATE
8 Corner place for fishing tackle (5)ANGLE
13 Foot long skeleton of emu starts a stir (10)METATARSUS
16 I�ll get him moved into the public gaze (9)LIMELIGHT
17 Will examine people in a short time (9) TESTAMENT
19 Galley thrice needed by army technicians (7) TRIREME
21 Pesos I�d arranged to distribute (7)DISPOSE
22 Aquatic animal to trot out on course (5) OTTER
23 Overcome anxiety with cool courage (5) NERVE
25 Accurately adjusted (4) TRUE?
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 10 22:48:30 2007.

Across

14 The French with Ron turn to her (5) LOREN

20 Gold sovereign (5)MIDAS?

24 Mostly expressing grief in American state (6) ALASKA

Down

22 Aquatic animal to trot out on course (5) OTTER

17 Will examine people in a short time (9) TESTAMENT
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 10 22:53:10 2007.

11 One suitably employed (6) TAILOR?
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 10 22:54:39 2007.

Kotirao sir, how does 7 Dn become AGITATE when the word starts with T, if TOCATTA is correct?
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 10 23:09:57 2007.

Forget I asked. I guess that should be TOCCATA!!
From: Punnaimaran on Tue Dec 11 2:22:03 2007.

22 Type of relation native to the east (8) ORIENTAL
From: Punnaimaran on Tue Dec 11 2:25:08 2007.

Sorry for posting ORIENTAL. Din't see it posted already.
From: Punnaimaran on Tue Dec 11 2:25:54 2007.

Sorry for posting ORIENTAL. Didn't notice it posted already.
From: Punnaimaran on Tue Dec 11 2:30:36 2007.

9 Assassin of feudal eastern country (5) NINJA?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 11 11:58:58 2007.

NINJA is correct, also TRUE for 25dn.

Only 2dn is eluding!
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 11 22:10:41 2007.

1 Trial at avenue prepared with excessive labour (7) TRAVAIL

5 Mean to declare date of birth? (7)

9 Observed it was not a last month set back (7) NOTICED

10 Inclined to be prejudiced (7)

11 Small amounts for a Greek letter to Sweden (5) IOTAS

12 Conductor picked out the said street (9) ELECTRODE

13 The trainee one reprimanded and so wounded (9) LACERATED

15 Idiots at sea, return accommodated in boat (5)

16 Read laboriously under magical influence (5) SPELL

18 Nowadays charge for entrance (9)

21 Tar coloured and wouldn�t have a drink (9) ABSTAINED

24 Information available in computer for problem solving (5)

25 Fruit and nut, alas, all mixed up together (7)SULTANA

26 No way to address a lady (4,3) DEAR SIR?

27 Gets irritated foolishly at anyone unknown (7)

28 Henry has rental payment that will bring him into bondage (7)

Down

1 Extraordinarily lenient Victorian draughtsman (7) TENNIEL

2 Make a cat sit in an unstable position (7)ASTATIC

3 Like the poetic voices around Lancaster? (9)

4 Large edge has a shelf like projection (5) LEDGE

5 Port for mother after morning rest, perhaps (9)

6 Absolutely correct to compel payment (5)

7 Formulated cost in number of operations (7)

8 Drug seen to be everlasting (7) ENDLESS

14 Old soldiers set on drill (5,4)

15 When put over a worker he�s really aggressive (9)

16 As new as another city (7)SWANSEA

17 Slip out in time to write a letter to a Greek (7)

19 Sore at scion to have set up a task (7)

20 Note it is the obvious choice (5)

22 Assent about charge of not able to coordinate voluntary movements (5)

23 Evade a blow (5)DODGE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 11 22:38:54 2007.

1 Trial at avenue prepared with excessive labour (7) TRAVAIL

5 Mean to declare date of birth? (7)

9 Observed it was not a last month set back (7) NOTICED

10 Inclined to be prejudiced (7)

11 Small amounts for a Greek letter to Sweden (5) IOTAS

12 Conductor picked out the said street (9) ELECTRODE

13 The trainee one reprimanded and so wounded (9) LACERATED

15 Idiots at sea, return accommodated in boat (5)

16 Read laboriously under magical influence (5) SPELL

18 Nowadays charge for entrance (9)

21 Tar coloured and wouldn�t have a drink (9) ABSTAINED

24 Information available in computer for problem solving (5)

25 Fruit and nut, alas, all mixed up together (7)SULTANA

26 No way to address a lady (4,3) DEAR SIR

27 Gets irritated foolishly at anyone unknown (7)

28 Henry has rental payment that will bring him into bondage (7)

Down

1 Extraordinarily lenient Victorian draughtsman (7) TENNIEL

2 Make a cat sit in an unstable position (7)ASTATIC

3 Like the poetic voices around Lancaster? (9)

4 Large edge has a shelf like projection (5) LEDGE

5 Port for mother after morning rest, perhaps (9)AMSTERDAM

6 Absolutely correct to compel payment (5)EXACT

7 Formulated cost in number of operations (7)

8 Drug seen to be everlasting (7) ENDLESS

14 Old soldiers set on drill (5,4)

15 When put over a worker he�s really aggressive (9)

16 As new as another city (7)SWANSEA

17 Slip out in time to write a letter to a Greek (7)

19 Sore at scion to have set up a task (7)

20 Note it is the obvious choice (5)

22 Assent about charge of not able to coordinate voluntary movements (5)

23 Evade a blow (5)DODGE
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 11 23:16:56 2007.

ACROSS

10 Inclined to be prejudiced (7)SLANTED
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 11 23:17:58 2007.

ACROSS

5 Mean to declare date of birth? (7)AVERAGE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 11 23:53:26 2007.

'Slanted' got left out in my previous post!

7 Formulated cost in number of operations (7) ACTIONS?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 11 23:57:47 2007.

28 Henry has rental payment that will bring him into bondage (7) ENTHRAL
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Dec 12 0:51:30 2007.

15 Idiots at sea, return accommodated in boat (5) ASSES
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Dec 12 0:56:33 2007.

18 Nowadays charge for entrance (9) ADMISSION
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Dec 12 1:01:03 2007.

27 Gets irritated foolishly at anyone unknown (7) ANNOYED
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Dec 12 1:06:03 2007.

20 Note it is the obvious choice (5) NATURAL?
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Dec 12 1:14:16 2007.

24 Information available in computer for problem solving (5) INPUT

15 When put over a worker he�s really aggressive (9) ASSAILANT

19 Sore at scion to have set up a task (7) IMPOSER
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Dec 12 1:18:21 2007.

3 Like the poetic voices around Lancaster? (9) ANCESTRAL
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 12 3:33:24 2007.

Good progress, Punnaimaran!
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Dec 12 4:06:19 2007.

17 Slip out in time to write a letter to a Greek (7) EPSILON
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 12 4:11:45 2007.

14dn alone remains! Can it be TRAIN BAND?
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Dec 12 4:32:32 2007.

PP ma'am, I think you are right.

22 Assent about charge of not able to coordinate voluntary movements (5) ATAXY

Think it's over.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 12 11:29:18 2007.

Excellent, Punnaimaran!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 12 11:51:02 2007.

One correction:

14 Old soldiers set on drill (5,4)TRAIN HARD
From: runa74 on Wed Dec 12 21:24:18 2007.

Across

1 A cap-maker appears as demented as Ada involving herself in a mass threat (2,3,2,1,6) AS MAD AS A HATTER

9 Fanatic squeezed between thumbs? Wonderful! (9)FANTASTIC

10 The prisoner of war hesitates to show his might (5) POWER

11 Germany seats its north? I can�t visualise! (7)

12 From a Scot on our city in West Africa (7)

13 All dressed up, losing one direction and gaining two, to reach heavily bombed German city (7)DRESDEN

15 �.. and Graces (4) AIRS

16 "The �. is full of noises �� (Shakespeare, The Tempest) (4) ISLE

18 Be bold and loyal and stop bleeding! (7) STAUNCH

21 Leave North Carolina for an enclosure (7) ENCLAVE

22 Hush! Allow us to be superficial, please! (7) SHALLOW

24 Throw out the civet cat (5) EVICT

25 Not to read is a shattering experience (9)

26 Our dad�s ranks slouched in animal skins and got tight! (2,5,2,1,4)

Down

1 Goodbye till we meet again in Berlin (3,11) AUF WIEDERSEHEN

2 Ann with a post-graduate degree is heavenly (5) MANNA

3 Blind alley? (4,3) DEAD END

4 Cooking like this at a young gathering? (5)

5 Bit of chicken is strewn here, there and everywhere (3) HIC

6 The priest loses his man and gives hints (7) TIPSTER

7 A boy becomes a woman! (6)

8 Go to war under hold in less than twelve weeks and begin a celebrated journey (6,3,5)

12 The idiot under credit is simply stupid! (5) CRASS

14 Pleasant eastern relative (5) NIECE

17 The terms at some measure might turn out to be quite superficial (7)

19 There is panic inside Austria at CO deficiency (7)

20 Potentially valuable scraps of paper? (6)

22 Does the devil live in this Madhya Pradesh town? (5)

23 Those who play this game plot to earn much (5) LOTTO

25 The professor wakes up from slumber! (3)
From: runa74 on Wed Dec 12 21:47:26 2007.

DOWN

4 Cooking like this at a young gathering? (5) SATAY

7 A boy becomes a woman! (6) EDWINA?
From: runa74 on Wed Dec 12 21:50:46 2007.

ACROSS

11 Germany seats its north? I can�t visualise! (7) IMAGERY??
From: runa74 on Wed Dec 12 22:07:49 2007.

DOWN

22 Does the devil live in this Madhya Pradesh town? (5) SATNA
From: runa74 on Wed Dec 12 22:18:42 2007.

ACROSS

25 Not to read is a shattering experience (9) DETONATOR

DOWN

8 Go to war under hold in less than twelve weeks and begin a celebrated journey (6,3,5) AROUND THE WORLD
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 12 22:49:34 2007.

20 Potentially valuable scraps of paper? (6) SCRIPT?
From: Punnaimaran on Thu Dec 13 0:42:40 2007.

20 Potentially valuable scraps of paper? (6) SCRIPS?
From: snarimetla on Thu Dec 13 3:00:51 2007.

12 AC. From a Scot on our city in West Africa. COTONOU
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Dec 13 4:21:51 2007.

SCRIPS is correct!

26 Our dad�s ranks slouched in animal skins and got tight! (2,5,2,1,4) AS DRUNK AS A LORD
17 The terms at some measure might turn out to be quite superficial (7) SMATTER

19 There is panic inside Austria at CO deficiency (7) ACAPNIA
From: Punnaimaran on Thu Dec 13 4:55:10 2007.

8 Go to war under hold in less than twelve weeks and begin a celebrated journey (6,3,5) AROUND THE WORLD

25 The professor wakes up from slumber! (3) DON
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Dec 13 11:15:40 2007.

Well done, friends!
From: snarimetla on Thu Dec 13 20:07:40 2007.

Now that the semester is over and I got all my grading done - hmmm, it's a complete pleasure attacking these puzzles.

1 Hero of Indian epic needs foreign currency to get to peninsular India (9) KARNATAKA

5 Spasm is initially replaced by its follower and arranged to make an impact (5)

8 Lively schnozzle makes for a bouquet (7) NOSEGAY

9 Drawback loses second class classification and gets to be gauche (7) AWKWARD

11 Red cap Lombardians wear with style and self-confidence (6) APLOMB

12 Fashionable sting! (5) SUAVE?

14��,damned spot!� (Macbeth, Shakespeare) (3) OUT

15 Suave Norse birthmark! (6) NAEVUS

16 Is it too small to fit in your palm? (4) TINY?

18 Store in a confined space (4)

19 Let nip the turning pin (6) PINTLE

20 Heroic Chinese leader once blackguarded and now rehabilitated (3) LIU

21 These sailors require a computer key on board! (5)

22 Fallen nutmeg tree recoils on passage (6) TUNNEL

24 Posdeidon�s weapon has a strident impact (7) TRIDENT

25 Furtive under the rose bush? (3,4) SUB ROSA

26 Coin of the Realm? Yes, but also of the Republic (5)

27 Prohibition rife here? Hardly! (9)

Down

1 Dispenser of mob justice (8,5)

2 � Thus the native hue of��is sicklied o�er with the pale cast of thought� (Hamlet, Shakespeare) RESOLUTION

3 Rug meant for a debate and proof (8) ARGUMENT

4 �.port in a storm! (3) ANY

6 He turns out to be as mad as a hatter! (4)

7 The weakest loses direction and pulls with a jerk (6) TWEAKS

10 Does a lousy ape have this kind of licence? (2,2,3,6) DO AS YOU PLEASE

12 Virginia sings for a rainy day! (7) SAVINGS

13 Unique instrumental performance (6,4) VIOLIN SOLO

17 Such a mean burp during a party casts a shadow! (8) PENUBRA

19 Plain gravity holds up a fence of stakes (6) PALING

23 The book binding cover is all important! (4)

25 The indigene of Southern Africa (3)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Dec 13 23:02:29 2007.

27 Prohibition rife here? Hardly! (9) BANGALORE
From: snarimetla on Fri Dec 14 3:04:42 2007.

17 Such a mean burp during a party casts a shadow! (8) PENUBRA should be PENUMBRA
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Dec 14 4:26:11 2007.

18 Store in a confined space (4) COOP
1 Dispenser of mob justice (8,5) KANGAROO COURT
From: snarimetla on Fri Dec 14 5:52:30 2007.

25 The indigene of Southern Africa (3) SAN

PP Madam, BAN GALORE was an awesome solution.

Speaking of awesome solutions, where are the other awesome solvers? runa74, poor guy must've been busy with kids. He must be an awesome father. Rao garu, well, what can I say? Maybe he's off to some resort (Kovalam?), swinging in a hammock, sipping cold suds. Just kidding.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Dec 14 6:05:13 2007.

Sure, all our ace solvers are missed! As for kkotirao, I can say with surety that he is not relishing his days off internet & cwds!!!
From: runa74 on Fri Dec 14 21:07:26 2007.

Across

1 This is what you are! (14)

8 This is supposed to be conditionally free, if you have no pin between zero and one! (7)

9 The British softie is a loudmouthed gasbag! (5)

10 This powerful Greek goddess is not in the least like the proverbially timid hare! (4)

11 The rest lie unproductive (7)STERILE

13 One seeking to rent a place is happy to see even a toilet without one! (2,3) TO LET

14 This louse can be trained to fly! (5)

15 The man of god dunked in drink gets rotten! (5)

18 This advertising catchword once spread terror (5)

19 Pares sharp! (5) SPEAR

21 This Roman fountain periodically attracts coin collectors (5) TREVI

22 Earning to get closer and closer (7)

23 The Sonnet Spenserian provides practice! (4) NETS?

24 The best in Greece have a point to make! (5)

25 This guide to action combines theory and practice (7)

26 Is his most popular work little more than a sex �n� duel drama? (9,5)

Down

1 The addiction of 1 Across (9)CROSSWORD

2 Perversely serve news agency worldwide (8)

3 In the beginning there was something in it, I allow (6)

4 One holds eternity in grasp! (3)

5 Odd numbered twelve? (6,5)

6 The left is somewhat breathless? (6)

7 �Out, damned �!� (Macbeth, Shakespeare) (4) SPOT

9 The graduate has a wash! (5)BATHE

12 Mix a nation oriental style for a testing experience (11)EXAMINATION

16 1 Down is one of these (4,5)

17 Many men find it hard to tackle this fine Military Intelligence manuscript! (8)

18 Jean Paul Sartre juxtaposed this with nothingness (5)

19 Royalty stared at this kind of question! (7)

20 Film studios in London suburb are quite friendly! (6)

21 Shut off the small tusk (4)

25 The ram gets ruined running backwards! (3)MAR
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Dec 14 22:50:13 2007.

Across

1 This is what you are! (14)CRUCIVERBALIST

8 This is supposed to be conditionally free, if you have no pin between zero and one! (7) OPINION?

9 The British softie is a loudmouthed gasbag! (5)BLIMP

10 This powerful Greek goddess is not in the least like the proverbially timid hare! (4) HERA

11 The rest lie unproductive (7)STERILE

13 One seeking to rent a place is happy to see even a toilet without one! (2,3) TO LET

14 This louse can be trained to fly! (5)OUSEL

15 The man of god dunked in drink gets rotten! (5) ADDLE?

18 This advertising catchword once spread terror (5) BLITZ

19 Pares sharp! (5) SPEAR

21 This Roman fountain periodically attracts coin collectors (5) TREVI

22 Earning to get closer and closer (7) NEARING

23 The Sonnet Spenserian provides practice! (4) NETS?

24 The best in Greece have a point to make! (5)

25 This guide to action combines theory and practice (7)

26 Is his most popular work little more than a sex �n� duel drama? (9,5)ALEXANDRE DUMAS

Down

1 The addiction of 1 Across (9)CROSSWORD

2 Perversely serve news agency worldwide (8)UNIVERSE

3 In the beginning there was something in it, I allow (6) INITIAL

4 One holds eternity in grasp! (3) EON

5 Odd numbered twelve? (6,5) BAKERS DOZEN

6 The left is somewhat breathless? (6)STIFLE

7 �Out, damned �!� (Macbeth, Shakespeare) (4) SPOT

9 The graduate has a wash! (5)BATHE

12 Mix a nation oriental style for a testing experience (11)EXAMINATION

16 1 Down is one of these (4,5) WORD GRIDS?

17 Many men find it hard to tackle this fine Military Intelligence manuscript! (8)

18 Jean Paul Sartre juxtaposed this with nothingness (5)BEING

19 Royalty stared at this kind of question! (7)

20 Film studios in London suburb are quite friendly! (6)GENIAL

21 Shut off the small tusk (4)

25 The ram gets ruined running backwards! (3)MAR
From: Punnaimaran on Sat Dec 15 1:31:46 2007.

24 The best in Greece have a point to make! (5) STING
From: Punnaimaran on Sat Dec 15 1:54:40 2007.

21 Shut off the small tusk (4) TUSH
From: Punnaimaran on Sat Dec 15 4:13:02 2007.

17 Many men find it hard to tackle this fine Military Intelligence manuscript! (8) FEMINISM
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Dec 15 4:23:57 2007.

The remaining clues are:
25 This guide to action combines theory and practice (7)
19 Royalty stared at this kind of question! (7)
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 15 12:35:17 2007.

BACK IN ACTION
25 This guide to action combines theory and practice (7) MARXISM
19 Royalty stared at this kind of question! (7) STARRED
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 15 12:36:29 2007.

16 1 Down is one of these (4,5) WORD GAMES
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 15 12:40:31 2007.

15 The man of god dunked in drink gets rotten! (5) ADDLE?
There is no doubt about that. A (DD)LE is the inference. (BTW, DD is theologian or the man of god)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Dec 15 12:58:44 2007.

You were missed very much, kkotirao!

Over at last!
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 16 0:18:49 2007.

Across

1 Become mentally unhinged in Oslo, seen breaking glass objects (4,4,7) LOSE ONES MARBLES

9 What a girl might wear whilst camping? (4,5) TENT DRESS

10 One burrowed into a little back bone (5) TIBIA

11 After trial, tucked in with a will (7) TEST ATE

12 Not worth considering, discussion originally about hostilities away from port (7)

13 Flier in chief role cut left unexpectedly (7)
LEAFLET

15 Left one on allotment (7) PORT I ON

16 Custom at home (7) HABIT AT

19 Rhythm of dance altered inside church (7) CADENCE

21 English sailor raced over to tell tales (7) NARRATE

22 Firmness of purpose about to crack (7) RESOLVE

24 Antelope in one pen to the west (5)

25 Two, naked, wrestling, love this martial at (3,4,2) TAE KWON DO

26 Tediously familiar, like the child's book at bedtime? (3,4,3,5) THE SAME OLD STORY

Down

1 What one should do on washday is hold nothing back? (3,2,3,4,3) LET IT ALL HANG OUT

2 Cavity where you see heavenly body is rising (5) SI NUS

3 Strange dance for an eccentric type (7) ODDBALL

4 A mountain to climb? The night before, take it easy (7) EVE REST

5 She may do for you (3,4) MRS. ----?

6 Device that spins up and down (7) ROTATOR

7 Book-keeper's sign? Managed to secure one (9) LIBRARIAN

8 Insist on the observance of formalities? Romany consented to change (5,2,8) STAND ON CEREMONY

14 Vegetable fashionable in inn in Provence, perhaps (9) AUBERGINE

17 Volunteers to bring in nerve gas for empress (7)

18 Tear off after article identifies playhouse (7) THEATRE

19 Old service held in small room in a New York university (7)

20 Refuses to acknowledge Diane's own son (7) DISOWNS

23 Jargon used in sailing orders (5) LINGO
From: Punnaimaran on Sun Dec 16 0:37:06 2007.

1 Become mentally unhinged in Oslo, seen breaking glass objects (4,4,7)
9 What a girl might wear whilst camping? (4,5)
10 One burrowed into a little back bone (5)
11 After trial, tucked in with a will (7) TESTATE
12 Not worth considering, discussion originally about hostilities away from port (7)
13 Flier in chief role cut left unexpectedly (7)
15 Left one on allotment (7)
16 Custom at home (7)
19 Rhythm of dance altered inside church (7) CADENCE
21 English sailor raced over to tell tales (7)
22 Firmness of purpose about to crack (7)
24 Antelope in one pen to the west (5)
25 Two, naked, wrestling, love this martial at (3,4,2) TAEK WON DO
26 Tediously familiar, like the child�s book at bedtime? (3,4,3,5)

Down
1 What one should do on washday is hold nothing back? (3,2,3,4,3)
2 Cavity where you see heavenly body is rising (5)
3 Strange dance for an eccentric type (7)
4 A mountain to climb? The night before, take it easy (7) EVEREST
5 She may do for you (3,4)
6 Device that spins up and down (7)
7 Book-keeper�s sign? Managed to secure one (9) LIBRARIAN
8 Insist on the observance of formalities? Romany consented to change (5,2,8)
14 Vegetable fashionable in inn in Provence, perhaps (9)
17 Volunteers to bring in nerve gas for empress (7)
18 Tear off after article identifies playhouse (7) THEATRE
19 Old service held in small room in a New York university (7)
20 Refuses to acknowledge Diane�s own son (7) DISOWNS
23 Jargon used in sailing orders (5)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 16 4:21:17 2007.

17 Volunteers to bring in nerve gas for empress (7) TSARINA
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 16 4:57:57 2007.

Across

12 Not worth considering, discussion originally about hostilities away from port (7)
24 Antelope in one pen to the west (5) ORIBI

Down

5 She may do for you (3,4) MRS. ----?

19 Old service held in small room in a New York university (7) CARRELL
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Dec 16 6:19:52 2007.

5 MRS MOPP

12 OUTWARD

D (discussion originally) about (position ind) "OUT WAR" (hostilities away from port)

Not worth considering - OUTWARD (think of the two trays on a CEO's table)

12 was solved even as I was writing this message
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 16 10:01:41 2007.

Wrapped up by our great friend!
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 16 22:08:19 2007.

Across

1 Allotting a Honda car model initially in Nile green (9) ACCORD I N G

6 A model return for the fabulist (5) A ESOP

9 Thorough examination of fruit, second grade (5) PLUM B

10 A pungent seasoning on one type of pizza topping (9) PEPPER ON I

11 Burdensome to be a single with sour disposition (7) ONE ROUS

12 Shocked as a result of silver hats going to pieces (6) AGHAST

14 Game played by revolutionary leader on ship (5) CHE SS

15 Paper protecting book illustrations from conditional clause around lent ear damage (9) INTERLEAF

17 Use Argentine currency on Indian Airlines to get to the country down under (9) AUSTRAL IA

19 Wealthy power wielder loses crashed cart to Zeus�s brother (5) PLUTO

20 About to happen on a mischievous being at last (6) IMP END

22 Rock from Tangier construction (7) GRANITE

24 Unable to clear debts, love�s broken between Indiana and the Northwest Territories (9) INSOLVENT

25 French farewell (5) ADIEU

26 Fungus from unknown direction (5) Y EAST

27 Strike back with a part of the Ninth Engineer Battalion on the Greek temple (9) PARTHENON

Down

1 A chap, pro, unnatural in flair to reveal an attribute of being easy to deal with (15) APPROACHABILITY

2 Unrefined state of some canned urchins rreturning with English ship (9) CRUDENESS

3 Brings up the computer again despite the booster being out of order (7) REBOOTS

4 Out of the question, I claim, to have police force around BLI complex (10) IMPOSSIBLE

5 Openings in Georgia before public services begin (4) GAPS

6 Engrave design for one wreaking vengeance (7) AVENGER

7 Moats probably leading to mouthlike opening (5) STOMA

8 No turning back once you are past this (5,2,2,6) POINT OF NO RETURN

13 Slashing right rates could mean being more honest (10) STRAIGHTER

16 Scholarship issue about Russian website (9) ERUDITION

18 Roll call for the French model (7) RING LE T

19 One of those interred in a polyhedral tomb, perhaps (7) PHARAOH

21 Some Sherpas take an Italian dish (5) PASTA

23 Aid the Spanish in power measure (4) HELP
From: runa74 on Sun Dec 16 22:11:13 2007.

Across

1 Allotting a Honda car model initially in Nile green (9) ACCORDING

6 A model return for the fabulist (5)

9 Thorough examination of fruit, second grade (5) PLUMB

10 A pungent seasoning on one type of pizza topping (9) PEPPERONI

11 Burdensome to be a single with sour disposition (7)ONEROUS

12 Shocked as a result of silver hats going to pieces (6) AGHAST

14 Game played by revolutionary leader on ship (5) CHESS

15 Paper protecting book illustrations from conditional clause around lent ear damage (9) INTERLEAF

17 Use Argentine currency on Indian Airlines to get to the country down under (9) AUSTRALIA

19 Wealthy power wielder loses crashed cart to Zeus�s brother (5)

20 About to happen on a mischievous being at last (6) IMPEND

22 Rock from Tangier construction (7) GRANITE

24 Unable to clear debts, love�s broken between Indiana and the Northwest Territories (9) INSOLVENT

25 French farewell (5)ADIEU

26 Fungus from unknown direction (5) YEAST

27 Strike back with a part of the Ninth Engineer Battalion on the Greek temple (9)

Down

1 A chap, pro, unnatural in flair to reveal an attribute of being easy to deal with (15)APPROACHABILITY

2 Unrefined state of some canned urchins returning with English ship (9) CRUDENESS

3 Brings up the computer again despite the booster being out of order (7) REBOOTS

4 Out of the question, I claim, to have police force around BLI complex (10) IMPOSSIBLE

5 Openings in Georgia before public services begin (4)GAPS

6 Engrave design for one wreaking vengeance (7)AVENGER

7 Moats probably leading to mouthlike opening (5) STOMA

8 No turning back once you are past this (5,2,2,6)POINT OF NO RETURN

13 Slashing right rates could mean being more honest (10) STRAIGHTER

16 Scholarship issue about Russian website (9)

18 Roll call for the French model (7)

19 One of those interred in a polyhedral tomb, perhaps (7)

21 Some Sherpas take an Italian dish (5) PASTA

23 Aid the Spanish in power measure (4) HELP
From: runa74 on Sun Dec 16 22:13:52 2007.

Sorry about the duplicate post....

Nicely wrapped up kotirao sir!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 16 22:34:03 2007.

Fast feat, kkotirao!
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 17 19:37:39 2007.

Across

1 All-inclusive embroidery link decoration for bedding edges (7,6) BLANKET STITCH

9 Seventh heaven, maybe of higher value at a lower altitude? (5,4)CLOUD NINE

10 Proprietor of new building in Oregon (5) OWNER

11 Sleeping room for assembly (7) CHAMBER

13 The source of an invigorating cuppa (3,4)TEA LEAF

14 Heath grown in the East, Rhode Island and California (5)ERICA

15 Odd tune on fatty foods not conforming to approved standards (9)

17 French name overheard by writer on the radio in Cambodia (5,4) PHNOM PENH

18 Ill-disposed muser founded Rome (5)REMUS

20 Professional cheater at card games is more clearly defined (7)SHARPER

22 First performance by head of state (7)

23 Patil taught to accommodate a shift from being upright (5)ATILT

24 Biogenic substance produced by Thiamines? (9) HISTAMINE

26 Guiding spirit removes article from a British newspaper to angle at sea (8,5) GUARDIAN ANGEL

Down

1 Vehicle manufactured by the French after finding it extremely cold in a different era (7) BICYCLE?

2 Worship commercial speech (9)ADORATION

3 Joke about young goat (3)KID

4 German city judge (5)

5 Century just completed (9) TWENTIETH

6 Malicious software used in Greek attack (6,5) TROJAN HORSE

7 Birds, reportedly from this time (5)

8 The nature of the fox in Oliver Twist (6)CRAFTY

12 The Creator tears up art depicting Indian flower (11)BRAHMAPUTRA

15 Brought to light by a Spanish thread design involving Oriental (9)

16 Searching included in mixing (9) COMBINING

17 Programming language to measure pressure (6) PASCAL
19 Stuart oddly in a non-illusory state, yet dreamlike (7)

21 Some mapinguaris are imitating in nature (5) APING

22 Timber tree in Pennsylvania shows Turkish authority (5)PASHA

25 Did the world�s first computer programmer use this language? (3) ABA?
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 17 21:04:57 2007.

22 First performance by head of state (7) PREMIER

down

4 German city judge (5) TRIER

7 Birds, reportedly from this time (5) HENCE

15 Brought to light by a Spanish thread design involving Oriental (9) UNEARTHED

19 Stuart oddly in a non-illusory state, yet dreamlike (7) SURREAL
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 17 21:26:34 2007.

ACROSS

15 Odd tune on fatty foods not conforming to approved standards (9)
UNETHICAL

...so 8 dn is not CRAFTY. Sorry.
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 17 22:54:35 2007.

8 dn is not CRAFTY. Sorry.
IT IS ARTFUL
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 17 23:03:53 2007.

Excellent solo performance by RUNA74!
CONGRATS!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 18 3:04:00 2007.

Excellent, runa74!
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 18 10:01:50 2007.

Thank you kotirao sir and pavalamani maam!
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 18 21:41:49 2007.

1 Reward as well as punishment, the ingredients of persuasion (6,3,5) CARROT AND STICK

8 Non-violence as the aim has new form (6) AHIMSA

9 Strong masculinity needs chai, mom�s blend (8)MACHISMO

11 A bigger coffin nail perhaps (9)

12 The Spanish detectives find Castilian military leader (2,3 EL CID

13 Measure of radiation in a waterfront generator (7) RONTGEN

15 Express disapproval of departmental knowledge (7)

17 Unknown singer breaks a means of administering medicine (7) SYRINGE

19 Colour of endless felony by boy (7) CRIMSON

21 In the Olympiad hockey was included for a specific purpose (2,3) AD HOC

23 Strange in appearance, but fans act it out (9) FANTASTIC

25 Work in close relation to each other to bury law (8)

26 Kind of remedy for a girl�s dance being cut short (6)

27 I owe you! (10,4) PROMISSORY NOTE

Down

1 Old English writer who spun many a tale (7)

2 Deploring that you reportedly got involved with a gang (5)

3 A hormone for a gent, sore, distressed about love (9) OESTROGEN

4 Gem of a place for a ball game (7)DIAMOND

5 Freshwater lake, a hot oriental variation (5) TAHOE

6 Farmers� money spinners? (4,5) CASH CROPS

7 Make progress as a child (6)

10 A method to move the camera capturing student (4) PLAN

14 Bridge player a hero, one brightly shining on the firmament (5,4)NORTH STAR

16 A hobby to help laity perhaps (9) PHILATELY

17 The way a spasm makes for interference in radio reception (6)STATIC

18 Fruits of personal belongings (7)

19 Shy about new rabbit fur (4)CONY

20 Part of the aircraft that confused Ellen, a Conservative (7) NACELLE

22 It stores information for an officer on order (2-3)

24 Reserves express displeasure at ban (5)
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 18 21:53:32 2007.

26 Kind of remedy for a girl�s dance being cut short (6) HERBAL

Down

18 Fruits of personal belongings (7) EFFORTS?

19 Shy about new rabbit fur (4)CONY

22 It stores information for an officer on order (2-3) CD ROM

24 Reserves express displeasure at ban (5) TABOO
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 18 22:04:20 2007.

ACROSS

15 Express disapproval of departmental knowledge (7) DEPLORE

Down

7 Make progress as a child (6) TODDLE
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 18 23:01:24 2007.

11 A bigger coffin nail perhaps (9) CIGARILLO

25 Work in close relation to each other to bury law (8) INTER ACT

Down

1 Old English writer who spun many a tale (7) CHAUCER

2 Deploring that you reportedly got involved with a gang (5) RUING

18 Fruits of personal belongings (7) EFFECTS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 19 0:26:56 2007.

Excellent duo!
From: runa74 on Wed Dec 19 19:14:52 2007.

Easy one today...

1 An exact copy is malefic? Rubbish! (9)FACSIMILE

5 Biblical girl at the eatery, we hear (5) DINAH

8 The others with the journalist were given time off (6) RESTED

9 Artists installed by Russian mystic (8) RASPUTIN

11 Big blow for a girl, English (4) GALE

12 Is cooking lemon rice a formality? (10) CEREMONIAL

14 Masters backing bachelor at dance (5) SAMBA

15 Tight embrace by listener, hot, wearing mike (4,3) BEAR HUG

16 Mystic bit of magic, cut short, takes in worker (7) TANTRIC

17 A Dickensian turn (5) TWIST

19 Resident in trendy costume, a worker (10) INHABITANT

20 Indians of South America featuring in reincarnations (4) INCA

22 Lacking vitality, very tired, exhausted (4,4) DEAD BEAT

23 Code IB devised for a garment (6) BODICE

24 Mysterious, always poetic, that is (5) EERIE

25 Site of famous battle, end of Napoleon�s hopes (9) TRAFALGAR

Down

1 Look for food on account of being old (6) FORAGE

2 Dream houses? (7,2,3,3) CASTLES IN THE AIR

3 A piece of news, a mite funny (4) ITEM

4 Causing aggravation by making excessive demands to capture wild bear (12) EXACERBATION

5 Craving for alcohol put ma in OPD, as I ordered� (10)DIPSOMANIA

6 � in spite of failing to bear it (15) NOTWITHSTANDING

7 Member at the rear gives support for the deer (4,3) HIND LEG

10 Uncontrollable clatter in car set right (12) RECALCITRANT

13 One million � likely, but unlikely! (10) IMPROBABLE

16 What to do with the thumbs when doing nothing (7) TWIDDLE

18 Rush along a path through history (6) CAREER

21 Register of names of people in a boat ordinarily in reverse order (4)ROTA
From: kkotirao on Wed Dec 19 22:58:09 2007.

Congrats RUNA74!
Yes, it is easy one today!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 19 23:05:52 2007.

Well done, runa74!
From: runa74 on Thu Dec 20 21:42:13 2007.

Across

1 With time, good girl gains a well-proportioned kind of figure (9) HOURGLASS

5 Egyptian leader who had a seat around centre of Abadan (5) SADAT

8 With love, area is developed for plant (4,4) ALOE VERA

9 Abandon backward artist in one month (6) MAROON

11 Architect Jones who was a trendy one, with vigour (5) INIGO

12 It provides steps for achieving new levels (9) STAIRCASE

13 A quick look at the goose (6) GLANCE?

14 It increases the score, oddly, by around four (8)

16 Means of high level travel for the French, in taxi and motor (5,3) CABLE CAR

18 Retreating police force acquired a tap (6)

22 Playful pal loses right? The devil! (9)

23 Argument puts the last of the men in loss of wealth (3,2)

24 Partner of licence in government once? (6) PERMIT

25 Contaminate juice and get disease (8)JAUNDICE

26 Co-founder of Rome portrayed in Mysore museum (5) REMUS

27 The foolishness of dismantling a dirty bus (9) ABSURDITY

Down

1 There is sense in listening (7) HEARING

2 A zero input processed by an idealistic reformer (7)

3 A lover, seeing Saif in trouble, may behave in an affected manner (4,7,4)

4 The kind of clue to make the first of airmen angry (6) ACROSS

5 He takes the punches as the boxer�s aide (8,7)SPARRING PARTNER

6 Intelligence Officer in a theatrical work, a three-dimensional scene (7)DIORAMA

7 Attempt to confine girl in leather unit (7) TANNERY

10 Flier, performing with a stick (5)

15 Fruits of engagements (5) DATES

16 One who applauds the striker of a bell (7) CLAPPER

17 Deer and sheep provide coarse material (7)

19 Source of oil for the chef in Chennai (7)

20 Sly teen slips in anxiety (7) TENSELY

21 Principles of the perfectionist (6)
From: runa74 on Thu Dec 20 22:00:44 2007.

Across

1 With time, good girl gains a well-proportioned kind of figure (9) HOURGLASS

5 Egyptian leader who had a seat around centre of Abadan (5) SADAT

8 With love, area is developed for plant (4,4) ALOE VERA

9 Abandon backward artist in one month (6) MAROON

11 Architect Jones who was a trendy one, with vigour (5) INIGO

12 It provides steps for achieving new levels (9) STAIRCASE

13 A quick look at the goose (6) GANDER

14 It increases the score, oddly, by around four (8)

16 Means of high level travel for the French, in taxi and motor (5,3) CABLE CAR

18 Retreating police force acquired a tap (6)

22 Playful pal loses right? The devil! (9)

23 Argument puts the last of the men in loss of wealth (3,2)

24 Partner of licence in government once? (6) PERMIT

25 Contaminate juice and get disease (8)JAUNDICE

26 Co-founder of Rome portrayed in Mysore museum (5) REMUS

27 The foolishness of dismantling a dirty bus (9) ABSURDITY

Down

1 There is sense in listening (7) HEARING

2 A zero input processed by an idealistic reformer (7) UTOPIAN

3 A lover, seeing Saif in trouble, may behave in an affected manner (4,7,4) GIVE ONESELF AIRS

4 The kind of clue to make the first of airmen angry (6) ACROSS

5 He takes the punches as the boxer�s aide (8,7)SPARRING PARTNER

6 Intelligence Officer in a theatrical work, a three-dimensional scene (7)DIORAMA

7 Attempt to confine girl in leather unit (7) TANNERY

10 Flier, performing with a stick (5)

15 Fruits of engagements (5) DATES

16 One who applauds the striker of a bell (7) CLAPPER

17 Deer and sheep provide coarse material (7)

19 Source of oil for the chef in Chennai (7)

20 Sly teen slips in anxiety (7) TENSELY

21 Principles of the perfectionist (6)
From: runa74 on Thu Dec 20 22:07:48 2007.

ACROSS

22 Playful pal loses right? The devil! (9) ARCHFIEND

DOWN

17 Deer and sheep provide coarse material (7) BUCKRAM

21 Principles of the perfectionist (6) IDEALS
From: runa74 on Thu Dec 20 22:22:15 2007.

14 It increases the score, oddly, by around four (8) BOUNDARY

23 Argument puts the last of the men in loss of wealth (3,2) RUN IN
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Dec 20 22:55:11 2007.

10 Flier, performing with a stick (5) BATON
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 20 23:50:34 2007.

18 Retreating police force acquired a tap (6) SPIGOT
19 Source of oil for the chef in Chennai (7) GINGILI
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Dec 21 3:50:34 2007.

Well done, friends!
From: runa74 on Fri Dec 21 15:34:40 2007.

Can anyone explain how GINGILI was derived?
From: runa74 on Fri Dec 21 21:16:22 2007.

Across

1 Apsara, perhaps, or first of apsaras embraced by a man of religion (7)

5 Transport requiring manpower? (7) BICYCLE

9 Diocesan�s riches marred by recurring ailments (7,8) CHRONIC DISEASES

10 Captivate but finish off listener (6) ENDEAR

11 In times gone by, I included butter in smoked beef (8) PASTRAMI

13 One who meets the demand (8) SUPPLIER

15 Time for a leap (6) SPRING

18 Lakshman rekha at Chepauk (6)

19 Having a spine? Redo chat anyhow (8) CHORDATE

22 Supervisor of poetry accepted by old queen (8)

24 Cloud distracts minibus, dislodging one (6)NIMBUS

27 Concede a walkover and reveal the secret (4,3,4,4) GIVE THE GAME AWAY

28 Mordant but oddly inactive (7) DORMANT

29 British engineers, weary, were pensioned off (7)RETIRED

Down

1 A disease of leaping insects, losing head (7)RICKETS

2 Broadcast by our radio journalist (5) AIRED

3 Half a score of stories about hundred grasping organs (9) TENTACLES

4 Get up, say, for some food (4) RICE

5 Such finery in a large bird perhaps (6) BRIDAL

6 Box, container for the ticker (5) CHEST

7 Conservative Croatia�s distressed by Central American state (5,4)COSTA RICA

8 Following directions, going to court (7)ENSUING

12 One of those precious things in Gray�s caves of the ocean (3)

14 He protects a standby in public relations (9)

16 Having relevance but cheeky in ten variations (9) PERTINENT

17 A question of identity (3)WHO

18 Obstructed but entered in the record after a bit of clearing (7)

20 Made an effort to develop, say, seed (7) ESSAYED

21 Proper come down, leaving the centre of Essen (6) DECENT

23 Town in India that NASA exposed, taking little time (5) SATNA

25 Fiddler in the garden (5) BOWER

26 Middling one in remote location (4)FAIR
From: runa74 on Fri Dec 21 21:39:55 2007.

Across

1 Apsara, perhaps, or first of apsaras embraced by a man of religion (7) REACTOR

DOWN

14 He protects a standby in public relations (9)PRESERVER
From: runa74 on Fri Dec 21 21:44:37 2007.

ACROSS

22 Supervisor of poetry accepted by old queen (8) OVERSEER?

DOWN

18 Obstructed but entered in the record after a bit of clearing (7) CLOGGED
From: runa74 on Fri Dec 21 21:54:46 2007.

DOWN

12 One of those precious things in Gray�s caves of the ocean (3) GEM
From: runa74 on Fri Dec 21 21:57:54 2007.

These Chennai based clues since yesterday has me flummoxed!

Pavalamani maam, kotirao sir...all yours!!
From: temporary sori-Observer on Fri Dec 21 22:02:25 2007.

runa74 wrote:

These Chennai based clues since yesterday has me flummoxed!

Crease, theriyalaiya?
From: temporary sori-Observer on Fri Dec 21 22:04:30 2007.

runa74 wrote:

22 Supervisor of poetry accepted by old queen (8) OVERSEER?

Overseer is right.

PP Ma'm , kkotirao
From: runa74 on Fri Dec 21 22:21:38 2007.

Ah...now I got the relationship. Thank you temporary sori-observer.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Dec 21 22:35:43 2007.

Well done, runa74! No need to get scared of Chennai clues!
TN, you absconding brain! I am trying to get angry with you!!!!! Why can't you condescend to come here more often?
From: kkotirao on Fri Dec 21 23:31:07 2007.

Hi, all...Good show...but always get disappointed when the Saturday crossword is easy...
Good to see again TN in the crease...Keep batting
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Dec 22 23:16:39 2007.

Across

1 The Spanish father tucking into fat (not round) cheese (3,5)BEL PAESE

5 Port and rum does it (6)

10 Girl with mother is about five (5)

11 One wearing rough one? Right article for an ascetic (4,5)

12 Aunt Sally, the last to fuss about two animals (9)

13 Crowd of journalists (5)

14 Rough strip search involving writer and board member (5,9)SHIPS CARPENTER

18 Cosmetic applied by Wells's scientist? (9,5)

20 Language used by beginner in ring breaking hooter (5)

22 Liam, a lad worried about a spiritual leader(5,4)DALAI LAMA

24 Not expressing genuine feelings, some boffins in ceremony (9)

25 Sing version with a different opening (5) YODEL

26 Cry of joy about king visiting EU area (6) EUREKA

27 Cosmetic? Look at range at end of counter (8) EYELINER

Down

1 Bewilder male, American, during social gathering (6)BEMUSE

2 Biblical character, with another, beheaded sea monster (9)LEVIATHAN

3 Is surrounded by beer in passageway (5) AISLE

4 Pupils translated old chronicles about Hungary's capital (14)

6 Policeman and soldier, crossing top of Alps, go missing (9)

7 Team going round second of cliffs, slip (5)

8 Stair repaired with effort and skill (8)

9 Film king in kitchen where paintings are on show (7,7) GALLERY

15 Ask parent about Russian writer (9) PASTERNAK

16 Beastly Great Dane in open-air restaurant (3,6) TEA GARDEN

17 Endless thought follows incident in the latter part of the day (8)

19 One may suit you (6) TAILOR

21 Part of stair I serviced, upright portion of step (5)

23 Lily, worried about daughter, makes up a poem (5)IDYLL
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 22 23:29:33 2007.

Across
1 The Spanish father tucking into fat (not round) cheese (3,5)
5 Port and rum does it (6) ODESSA
10 Girl with mother is about five (5)
11 One wearing rough one? Right article for an ascetic (4,5)
12 Aunt Sally, the last to fuss about two animals (9)
13 Crowd of journalists (5) PRESS
14 Rough strip search involving writer and board member (5,9) SHIP'S CARPENTER
18 Cosmetic applied by Wells's scientist? (9,5) VANISHING CREAM
20 Language used by beginner in ring breaking hooter (5) NORSE
22 Liam, a lad worried about a spiritual leader(5,4)DALAI LAMA
24 Not expressing genuine feelings, some boffins in ceremony (9) INSINCERE
25 Sing version with a different opening (5) YODEL
26 Cry of joy about king visiting EU area (6) EUREKA
27 Cosmetic? Look at range at end of counter (8)
Down
1 Bewilder male, American, during social gathering (6)
2 Biblical character, with another, beheaded sea monster (9)
3 Is surrounded by beer in passageway (5) AISLE
4 Pupils translated old chronicles about Hungary's capital (14) SCHOOLCHILDREN
6 Policeman and soldier, crossing top of Alps, go missing (9) DISAPPEAR
7 Team going round second of cliffs, slip (5) SLIDE
8 Stair repaired with effort and skill (8) ARTISTRY
9 Film king in kitchen where paintings are on show (7,7) ------ GALLERY
15 Ask parent about Russian writer (9) PASTERNAK
16 Beastly Great Dane in open-air restaurant (3,6) TEA GARDEN
17 Endless thought follows incident in the latter part of the day (8) EVENTIDE
19 One may suit you (6) TAILOR
21 Part of stair I serviced, upright portion of step (5) RISER
23 Lily, worried about daughter, makes up a poem (5)IDYLL
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 22 23:33:03 2007.

Across
1 The Spanish father tucking into fat (not round) cheese (3,5)
10 Girl with mother is about five (5)
11 One wearing rough one? Right article for an ascetic (4,5)
12 Aunt Sally, the last to fuss about two animals (9) SCAPEGOAT
27 Cosmetic? Look at range at end of counter (8)
Down
1 Bewilder male, American, during social gathering (6)
2 Biblical character, with another, beheaded sea monster (9)
9 Film king in kitchen where paintings are on show (7,7) ------ GALLERY
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 22 23:33:43 2007.

Across
1 The Spanish father tucking into fat (not round) cheese (3,5)
10 Girl with mother is about five (5)
11 One wearing rough one? Right article for an ascetic (4,5)
27 Cosmetic? Look at range at end of counter (8) EYELINER
Down
1 Bewilder male, American, during social gathering (6)
2 Biblical character, with another, beheaded sea monster (9)
9 Film king in kitchen where paintings are on show (7,7) ------ GALLERY
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 22 23:37:51 2007.

Across
1 The Spanish father tucking into fat (not round) cheese (3,5)
10 Girl with mother is about five (5)
11 One wearing rough one? Right article for an ascetic (4,5)
Down
1 Bewilder male, American, during social gathering (6) BEM US E
2 Biblical character, with another, beheaded sea monster (9) LEVIATHAN
9 Film king in kitchen where paintings are on show (7,7) ------ GALLERY
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Dec 22 23:44:35 2007.

1 The Spanish father tucking into fat (not round) cheese (3,5)BEL PAESE

11 One wearing rough one? Right article for an ascetic (4,5) HALF SKIRT?

1 Bewilder male, American, during social gathering (6)BEMUSE

2 Biblical character, with another, beheaded sea monster (9)LEVIATHAN

(Most of these included in my previous post!)
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 22 23:46:44 2007.

Across
1 The Spanish father tucking into fat (not round) cheese (3,5)
10 Girl with mother is about five (5) MAVIS
11 One wearing rough one? Right article for an ascetic (4,5)
Down
9 Film king in kitchen where paintings are on show (7,7) MASTER'S GALLERY
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 23 0:30:11 2007.

PP Madam,
The answers you seem to have included were not originally there...I observe that you have edited your original solution at 11.35 PM, just to include them.
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 23 0:31:59 2007.

11 One wearing rough one? Right article for an ascetic (4,5) HALF SKIRT? HEAD SKIRT
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 23 3:35:04 2007.

Across
11 One(I) wearing rough(HARSH) one(I)? Right (RT)article for an ascetic (4,5) HALF SKIRT? HEAD SKIRT HAIR SHIRT

Down
9 Film king in kitchen where paintings are on show (7,7) MASTER'S GALLERY PICTURE GALLERY
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 23 4:46:46 2007.

kkotirao wrote:

PP Madam,
The answers you seem to have included were not originally there...I observe that you have edited your original solution at 11.35 PM, just to include them.

Only 1ac I added after visiting orkut, the rest were originally there before you came to post! It is a saddening feeling when one's posting is overlooked by the next poster. And very bad/sad if it happens in succession twice within a few minutes: today I was the one to post the grid in orkut followed by another member posting the grid again making mine redundant. I gave the benefit of doubt of simultaneous post( though I still doubt it). I deleted my post, reposted my answers in the newly posted reply sheet.

Congrats, kkotirao, for your untiring diligence!
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 23 5:11:05 2007.

PP Madam,
Many thanks.
Seems you are disturbed my point...
It is my usual practice to copy and paste the last posted grid and fill only the blank ones...next time, I delete all the undisputedly correct ones and proceed towards completion...In case, any one has added few more, I will take them into consideration too...This is the process flow I follow routinely.
While following this process, I would never delete another's solution.
Since you attempted to edit your existing post, we would normally have overlooked your modifications. To avoid confusion, I would suggest that you desist from editing the old solution so that subsequent additions by you receive our appreciation.
Trust you understand and appreciate my view. No hard feelings please!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 23 6:08:17 2007.

The misfortune today happened becuse my editing my existing only post & your first post synchronised! If another post has not followed our post the additions/editions we make any number of times, will go unnoticed!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 23 23:07:41 2007.

Across

1 Headless Sir! Carefully observe the chap, a guard (5,8)NIGHT WATCHMAN

10 Fear arrest (9)APPREHEND

11 Jeeves, say, getting a drink in a Mumbai station (5)

12 Suffering in a spa in summer (5)

13 It carries a charge for the shooter (9)

14 Duke, torn apart and forced under pressure to� (6)

16 � fight for trash (5)

19 In a flower, it becomes oddly pale around the end of August (5)PETAL

20 Croon about ruler, one in winter sport (6)SKIING

25 One who replies to crazy correspondent (9)

26 They copy monkeys, that�s about right (5)APERS

27 Church official who is a nosey one, they say (5)

28 The mail has notes and is speedy (9)

29 English car, Rolls, tore around in a scary sort of ride (13)ROLLERCOASTER

Down

2 One member, legal, without doubt (8)

3 Hot fish found underfoot? (5)

4 Unfortunate fellow with a sound spasm of throwing up (6)

5 A fast current that I created somehow (4,4)TIDE

6 The bag to own, right bag (9)HAVERSACK

7 Refer to what is due? All wrong (6)

8 Overheard phone conversation recorded, inserting a penny (6)TAPPED

9 Poets regrouped in a veranda (5)

15 Choose test relating to the polls (9)ELECTORAL

17 Rip a cell out for an instrument to measure distance (8)CALLIPER

18 A nice set rebuilt for a movie maker (8)

21 What may be found in a religious book � unquestionable truth (6)GOSPEL

22 The speed of an Indian transport vehicle (5)

23 The martial art of a child in the outskirts of Acapulco (6)AIKIDO

24 A mural that is almost new, with certificate of origin (6)FRESCO

26 Musketeer finds a path ostensibly concealed (5)
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 23 23:43:48 2007.

Across

1 Headless Sir! Carefully observe the chap, a guard (5,8)NIGHT WATCHMAN
10 Fear arrest (9)APPREHEND
11 Jeeves, say, getting a drink in a Mumbai station (5) VALET
12 Suffering in a spa in summer (5) PAINS
13 It carries a charge for the shooter (9)
14 Duke, torn apart and forced under pressure to� (6) DRIVEN
16 � fight for trash (5)
19 In a flower, it becomes oddly pale around the end of August (5)PETAL
20 Croon about ruler, one in winter sport (6)SKIING
25 One who replies to crazy correspondent (9) EPISTOLER
26 They copy monkeys, that�s about right (5)APERS
27 Church official who is a nosey one, they say (5) PRIOR
28 The mail has notes and is speedy (9) POST HASTE
29 English car, Rolls, tore around in a scary sort of ride (13)ROLLERCOASTER
Down
2 One member, legal, without doubt (8) IMPLICIT
3 Hot fish found underfoot? (5) HEELS
4 Unfortunate fellow with a sound spasm of throwing up (6)
5 A fast current that I created somehow (4,4)TIDE
6 The bag to own, right bag (9)HAVERSACK
7 Refer to what is due? All wrong (6) ALLUDE
8 Overheard phone conversation recorded, inserting a penny (6)TAPPED
9 Poets regrouped in a veranda (5) STOEP
15 Choose test relating to the polls (9)ELECTORAL
17 Rip a cell out for an instrument to measure distance (8)CALLIPER
18 A nice set rebuilt for a movie maker (8) CINEASTE
21 What may be found in a religious book � unquestionable truth (6)GOSPEL
22 The speed of an Indian transport vehicle (5) TEMPO
23 The martial art of a child in the outskirts of Acapulco (6)AIKIDO
24 A mural that is almost new, with certificate of origin (6)FRESCO
26 Musketeer finds a path ostensibly concealed (5) ATHOS
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 23 23:45:23 2007.

Across
13 It carries a charge for the shooter (9)
16 � fight for trash (5) SCRAP
Down
4 Unfortunate fellow with a sound spasm of throwing up (6)
5 A fast current that I created somehow (4,4)TIDE
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 23 23:46:01 2007.

Across
13 It carries a charge for the shooter (9)

Down
4 Unfortunate fellow with a sound spasm of throwing up (6)
5 A fast current that I created somehow (4,4)TIDE RACE
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 23 23:52:09 2007.

Across
13 It carries a charge for the shooter (9) PARTRIDGE?

Down
4 Unfortunate fellow with a sound spasm of throwing up (6)
From: kkotirao on Sun Dec 23 23:55:25 2007.

Across
13 It carries a charge for the shooter (9) PARTRIDGE? CARTRIDGE

Down
4 Unfortunate fellow with a sound spasm of throwing up (6) WRETCH
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 24 0:06:18 2007.

Congrats, kkotirao!

WRETCH got left out in my first posting! Wretched feeling! The rest solved simultaneously! A happy exercise!
From: karur57 on Mon Dec 24 6:30:04 2007.

Across
1 The Spanish father tucking into fat (not round) cheese (3,5) BEL PAESE
5 Port and rum does it (6) ODESSA
10 Girl with mother is about five (5) MAVIS
11 One wearing rough one? Right article for an ascetic (4,5) HAIR SHIRT
12 Aunt Sally, the last to fuss about two animals (9) SCAPEGOAT
13 Crowd of journalists (5) PRESS
14 Rough strip search involving writer and board member (5,9) SHIP'S CARPENTER
18 Cosmetic applied by Wells's scientist? (9,5) VANISHING CREAM
20 Language used by beginner in ring breaking hooter (5) NORSE
22 Liam, a lad worried about a spiritual leader(5,4)DALAI LAMA
24 Not expressing genuine feelings, some boffins in ceremony (9) INSINCERE
25 Sing version with a different opening (5) YODEL
26 Cry of joy about king visiting EU area (6) EUREKA
27 Cosmetic? Look at range at end of counter (8)EYELINER
Down
1 Bewilder male, American, during social gathering (6) BEMUSE
2 Biblical character, with another, beheaded sea monster (9) LEVIATHAN
3 Is surrounded by beer in passageway (5) AISLE
4 Pupils translated old chronicles about Hungary's capital (14) SCHOOLCHILDREN
6 Policeman and soldier, crossing top of Alps, go missing (9) DISAPPEAR
7 Team going round second of cliffs, slip (5) SLIDE
8 Stair repaired with effort and skill (8) ARTISTRY
9 Film king in kitchen where paintings are on show (7,7)PICTURE GALLERY
15 Ask parent about Russian writer (9) PASTERNAK
16 Beastly Great Dane in open-air restaurant (3,6) TEA GARDEN
17 Endless thought follows incident in the latter part of the day (8) EVENTIDE
19 One may suit you (6) TAILOR
21 Part of stair I serviced, upright portion of step (5) RISER
23 Lily, worried about daughter, makes up a poem (5)IDYLL
_________________
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 24 8:09:15 2007.

Welcome Krishna!
We are all delighted to have you in our forum...
We all hope to see your active participation..
Best Wishes
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 24 10:31:16 2007.

Welcome, Krishna, to the tribe of cwd enthusiasts!
From: runa74 on Mon Dec 24 21:42:35 2007.

Welcome Krishna....

Across

1 Picture a marine setting (8) SEASCAPE

5 The word for a smile (6) CHEESE

10 In some states labs have a unit for magnetic flux (5) TESLA

11 The CE is livid, boiling but sophisticated (9)CIVILISED

12 Put together, lads seem troubled about Black (9) ASSEMBLED

13 Gear wheel, inactive one (5)

14 Farmer, little Patrick, leaves neighbouring state (5)

16 The lawyer who had a rotten, terrible year (8) ATTORNEY

18 A fine soothing thing may work (8)

20 Praise former partner getting a good deal back (5) EXTOL

24 One who encourages, say, danger? Not half (5) EGGER?

25 Heedlessly rash old writer (robust) goes after one lacking judgment (9)

27 Would AA propose revision of TV serial (4,5) SOAP OPERA

28 Callous misuse of lucre (5)CRUEL

29 Most far-reaching infectious diseases in the Occident (6) WIDEST

30 Sly cheat reformed in a refined manner (8)CHASTELY

Down

1 Group support in a reversal � (7)

2 � helps overcome singular stasis (7) ASSISTS

3 A bit of breach, a small gap (5) CHASM

4 Choice the French made for a preserve (6) PICKLE

6 Ace of a performance on the links (4,2,3) HOLE IN ONE

7 Greek character or English, in short (7)

8 Getting on in years is the tree on the ends of the gully (7) ELDERLY

9 Eagerness of a girl on song, say (7) AVIDITY?

15 Infamous Noor is out free (9) NOTORIOUS

17 The fish to make the Englishman down under worry (7)

18 Tool that a part of 17 noticed (7)

19 Pinch-penny gets daughter raging, upset (7) NIGGARD

21 A part of third degree, great pain (7) TORTURE

22 Allegiance to unknown ally is funny (7) LOYALTY

23 A chemical drug has changed (6)

26 Simple buildings, roofless, for poor writers (5)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 24 22:35:29 2007.

18 Tool that a part of 17 noticed (7) HACKSAW
23 A chemical drug has changed (6) BLEACH?
26 Simple buildings, roofless, for poor writers (5)HACKS
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 24 23:22:37 2007.

Across
13 Gear wheel, inactive one (5) IDLER
14 Farmer, little Patrick, leaves neighbouring state (5) KISAN
18 A fine soothing thing may work (8)
24 One who encourages, say, danger? Not half (5) EGGER?
25 Heedlessly rash old writer (robust) goes after one lacking judgment (9) FOOLHARDY
29 Most far-reaching infectious diseases in the Occident (6) WIDEST
Down
1 Group support in a reversal � (7) SETBACK
7 Greek character or English, in short (7) EPSILON
17 The fish to make the Englishman down under worry (7)
18 Tool that a part of 17 noticed (7)
23 A chemical drug has changed (6) BLEACH? POT ASH
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 24 23:30:46 2007.

Across
18 A fine soothing thing may work (8)
24 One who encourages, say, danger? Not half (5) EGGER?
29 Most far-reaching infectious diseases in the Occident (6) WIDEST
Down
17 The fish to make the Englishman down under worry (7) POM FRET
18 Tool that a part of 17 noticed (7) HACKSAW?
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 24 23:37:32 2007.

Across
18 A fine soothing thing may work (8)
24 One who encourages, say, danger? Not half (5) EGGER
Down
18 Tool that a part of 17 noticed (7) HACKSAW? FRETSAW
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 24 23:47:11 2007.

18 A fine soothing thing may work (8) F UNCTION
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 24 23:49:59 2007.

kkotirao is another name for perseverance!!!
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 25 0:07:01 2007.

Thanks for your compliments, PP Madam!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 25 0:13:03 2007.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 25 22:39:59 2007.

Across

1 Nightingale�s call, for example (8)

5 Listed as having plenty of money (6)

9 Question that may arise in one�s mind as one reads a novel of suspense (4,4)WHAT NEXT

10 Semolina in court neckwear (6)CRAVAT

12 Wasn�t honest about German art song (4)

13 Is sentient about some insiders (10)

15 Hindu devotional song (6)BHAJAN

17 Flavour for discrimination (5)TASTE

20 Set apart a tax-return (5)ALLOT

21 Noisy outburst about gold in plenty (6)GALORE

24 Idler provides a great deal to American consumer (5,5)

27 Goon in India returns notice after notice (4)DADA

29 Corrects P.M.? (6)

30 Betray; if you do, apparently, �bats� will appear (8)

31 Become angry when you notice the stop signal (3,3)SEE RED

32 Pastime that might require spelling out (8)

Down

1 You and I in bay feel good (2,4)

2 Teacher�s assistant brought to book (6)

3 Holy man loses one to another holy man in India (4)SANT

4 Nothing on former U.S. President (5)NIXON

6 Here�s the bird! Be sorry right away (5)EGRET

7 Where some billing and cooing might take place (4-4)LOVE- NEST

8 Hated the trial indeed (8)DETESTED

11 Girl has new student in spring (6)

14 Abbey in England does not get by with scarce amount (4)

16 Dance noticed as a kind of puzzle (6)JIGSAW

17 Twist by workers and British servicemen (4)TURN

18 Are they correspondingly filled up? (8)

19 A couple of learners go to the engineer who�s mentally competent (3,5)

22 Attractive woman does not finish the Vedic formula (6)

23 Old actress in a bundle of gibberish (6)

25 Edge along with one in wobbly sled (5)

26 Muse the first round comes after a long time (4)

28 Fall badly in generating brisk ideas (4)SKID
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 25 22:41:19 2007.

Across

1 Nightingale�s call, for example (8) BIRDSONG

5 Listed as having plenty of money (6)

9 Question that may arise in one�s mind as one reads a novel of suspense (4,4) WHAT NEXT

10 Semolina in court neckwear (6) CRAVAT

12 Wasn�t honest about German art song (4) LIED

13 Is sentient about some insiders (10) INTESTINES

15 Hindu devotional song (6) BHAJAN

17 Flavour for discrimination (5)

20 Set apart a tax-return (5)

21 Noisy outburst about gold in plenty (6)

24 Idler provides a great deal to American consumer (5,5)

27 Goon in India returns notice after notice (4) DADA

29 Corrects P.M.? (6)

30 Betray; if you do, apparently, �bats� will appear (8)

31 Become angry when you notice the stop signal (3,3) SEE RED

32 Pastime that might require spelling out (8)WORDGAME?

Down

1 You and I in bay feel good (2,4) BE WELL?

2 Teacher�s assistant brought to book (6)

3 Holy man loses one to another holy man in India (4)SANT

4 Nothing on former U.S. President (5) NIXON

6 Here�s the bird! Be sorry right away (5) EGRET

7 Where some billing and cooing might take place (4-4) LOVE NEST

8 Hated the trial indeed (8) DETESTED

11 Girl has new student in spring (6)

14 Abbey in England does not get by with scarce amount (4)

16 Dance noticed as a kind of puzzle (6) JIGSAW

17 Twist by workers and British servicemen (4)

18 Are they correspondingly filled up? (8)

19 A couple of learners go to the engineer who�s mentally competent (3,5)

22 Attractive woman does not finish the Vedic formula (6)

23 Old actress in a bundle of gibberish (6)

25 Edge along with one in wobbly sled (5)

26 Muse the first round comes after a long time (4)

28 Fall badly in generating brisk ideas (4) SKID
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 25 22:47:15 2007.

Sorry about the simultaneous post pavalamani maam.
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 25 22:48:51 2007.

DOWN

19 A couple of learners go to the engineer who�s mentally competent (3,5) ALL THERE
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 25 22:49:57 2007.

Across
5 Listed as having plenty of money (6) HEELED
24 Idler provides a great deal to American consumer (5,5) LOTUS EATER
29 Corrects P.M.? (6) AMENDS
30 Betray; if you do, apparently, �bats� will appear (8) BACKSTAB
32 Pastime that might require spelling out (8)
Down
1 You and I in bay feel good (2,4) BE WELL?
2 Teacher�s assistant brought to book (6)
11 Girl has new student in spring (6) VERNA L
14 Abbey in England does not get by with scarce amount (4)
18 Are they correspondingly filled up? (8)
19 A couple of learners go to the engineer who�s mentally competent (3,5)
22 Attractive woman does not finish the Vedic formula (6) MANTRA?
23 Old actress in a bundle of gibberish (6)
25 Edge along with one in wobbly sled (5) SIDLE
26 Muse the first round comes after a long time (4) ERATO
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 25 22:52:17 2007.

32 Pastime that might require spelling out (8)
WORDPLAY
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 25 22:56:58 2007.

19 A couple of learners go to the engineer who�s mentally competent (3,5) ALL THERE
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 25 23:01:45 2007.

2 Teacher�s assistant brought to book (6) READER
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 25 23:03:21 2007.

Down
2 Teacher�s assistant brought to book (6) READER
14 Abbey in England does not get by with scarce amount (4)
18 Are they correspondingly filled up? (8)
22 Attractive woman does not finish the Vedic formula (6) MANTRA?
23 Old actress in a bundle of gibberish (6)
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 25 23:04:10 2007.

32 Pastime that might require spelling out (8)
WORDPLAY WORDGAME

Then 22 Dn is MANTRA
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 25 23:06:50 2007.

18 Are they correspondingly filled up? (8) WALLGAPS?
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 25 23:06:56 2007.

23 Old actress in a bundle of gibberish (6) GARBLE?
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 25 23:08:58 2007.

Agree for WORDGAME.
MANTRA is also correct. MANTRA(-P) is the justification
From: runa74 on Tue Dec 25 23:13:28 2007.

Only 14 Dn remains....
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Dec 25 23:16:39 2007.
From: kkotirao on Tue Dec 25 23:30:02 2007.

14 Abbey in England does not get by with scarce amount (4) WHIT(-E)?
There is one White Abbey in Ireland.
From: runa74 on Wed Dec 26 22:41:30 2007.

Across

1 Sole dishes? (4,7)

9 Goddess and Bond�s boss floating on the river (7)

10 Get lean form to look splendid (7) ELEGANT

11 Electrician trapper (5)

12 Took away from field indeed (9)DETRACTED

13 Ramayana character a large number find to be having force (5)

15 He gets down to work in Dhanbad perhaps (4,5)COAL MINER

18 Puts in different words: �Rep�s share disbursed� (9) REPHRASES

21 Spoke many times over (5)RADII

22 Powerful person up in the air? (4-5)HIGH FLIER

24 Nothing turns out true or fantastic (5) OUTRE

26 Sailor held by a devout Buddhist state (7)

27 Get professional therapy (7)PRO CURE

28 Tidbit from an expert cook (5,6)

Down

1 Demonstrative patriot (4-5)

2 Stray around with a lecher (5)ROMEO

3 One who may be caught by the travelling ticket examiner (4-5)

4 Tending to live an unsettled life (7) NOMADIC

5 Choose artist to highlight Greek heroine (7) ELECTRA

6 Haggard woman puts a sailor up in the old queen�s place (5)

7 Wasn�t slow in disposing of the sedan (8) HASTENED

8 Endless inspection of animal kept for breeding (4) STUD

14 A piece of writing which omits a particular letter (8)

16 Cola promo put out by Venetian traveller (5,4)MARCO POLO

17 To lift he will object strongly (5,4) RAISE HELL

19 They go around to give people a rise (7)

20 Fond of fighting, refuse having the agent around (7)

22 Listen, a number goes out to cheer (4)HEAR

23 Loud direction to have a fine meal (5) FEAST

25 Support some give to erect Russian building (5) TRUSS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 26 22:45:57 2007.

19 They go around to give people a rise (7) SPIRALS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 26 22:49:04 2007.

26 Sailor held by a devout Buddhist state (7) ALABAMA?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 26 22:53:34 2007.

6 Haggard woman puts a sailor up in the old queen�s place (5) SHEBA
From: kkotirao on Wed Dec 26 23:09:50 2007.

Across
1 Sole dishes? (4,7) FISH FINGERS
9 Goddess and Bond�s boss floating on the river (7) ASTREA M
11 Electrician trapper (5) WIRER
13 Ramayana character a large number find to be having force (5) VALI D
22 Powerful person up in the air? (4-5)HIGH FLIER HIGH FLYER?
28 Tidbit from an expert cook (5,6) TASTY MORSEL ?
Down
1 Demonstrative patriot (4-5) FLAG WAVER
2 Stray around with a lecher (5)ROMEO SATYR
3 One who may be caught by the travelling ticket examiner (4-5) FREE RIDER
14 A piece of writing which omits a particular letter (8) LIPOGRAM
19 They go around to give people a rise (7) SKYWAYS?
20 Fond of fighting, refuse having the agent around (7)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Dec 26 23:44:45 2007.

20 Fond of fighting, refuse having the agent around (7) SCRAPPY

A happy teamwork!
From: runa74 on Thu Dec 27 19:08:24 2007.

Across

1 Draws a leader of terrorists to fields (8) ATTRACTS

6 Block son going to the science room (4) SLAB

9 Male American feline in Arab capital (6) MUSCAT

10 Snide remark by Italian pertaining to finger (7) DIGITAL

13 Followers shake head at the tears (9) ADHERENTS

14 Bharati unnerved with partial return of boredom (5) ENNUI

15 Gives money or advice (4) PAYS?

16 A family when parents are divorced (6,4) BROKEN HOME

19 Describing the extent of a respectable skirt (4-6) KNEE LENGTH

21 Girl puts out name of Frenchwoman (4)

24 She comes in for some secret help (5)

25 Man from Africa drops pots at a dangerous area (5,4)

26 Disinclination to move one and retain rebelliously (7) INERTIA

27 Calms everyone having defiant say (6) ALLAYS

28 Depart quietly expressing surprise (4) GOSH

29 Easy � how �dial� may be described? (4-4)

Down

2 Remove some blemishes caressingly? (5,2)

3 Set down the best performance (6) RECORD

4 Flee from the stage without delivering lines? (3,3,3) CUT AND RUN

5 As well be out of the teams (5) SIDES

7 Release no title in a haphazard manner (3,4) LET INTO

8 Rebelling set running around: they are given to fighting (12) BELLIGERENTS

11 Gathers variety of angels (6)GLEANS

12 What religion is about: holding on to trust (5-7)

17 Indian story goddess unfolded in south Indian dance-drama (9)KATHAKALI

18 Such a room won�t be bright-enough (3-3)

20 They repeat the words of others (7) ECHOERS

22 As might be used by a musician in a cover-up (3-4)

23 U.S. spy station up above (6)

25 Outcry about royal fight (5)
From: runa74 on Thu Dec 27 19:24:23 2007.

Across

15 Gives money or advice (4) PAYS? TIPS

21 Girl puts out name of Frenchwoman (4) ELLE

24 She comes in for some secret help (5) ETHEL

25 Man from Africa drops pots at a dangerous area (5,4) BLACK SPOT

29 Easy � how �dial� may be described? (4-4) LAID BACK

Down

2 Remove some blemishes caressingly? (5,2) TOUCH UP

12 What religion is about: holding on to trust (5-7) FAITH KEEPING

18 Such a room won�t be bright-enough (3-3) ILL LIT

22 As might be used by a musician in a cover-up (3-4) LIP SYNC

23 U.S. spy station up above (6) SKYLAB

25 Outcry about royal fight (5) BRAWL
From: kkotirao on Thu Dec 27 22:50:21 2007.

Good show by RUNA74...Congrats
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Dec 27 23:00:01 2007.

Congrats, runa74!
From: runa74 on Thu Dec 27 23:20:00 2007.

Thank you both, though again this was quite easy. It will be a gr8 achievement if I can crack even 10% of the Sunday grid....slow and steady I guess!! - Ruchita
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Dec 27 23:38:02 2007.

All the best! Practice maketh perfect!
From: kkotirao on Fri Dec 28 23:29:41 2007.

Across

1 Friend raves about conferences (8) PALAVERS

5 The boy in the river flowing back displayed strong feelings (6)

9 Adjust belt to get thin perhaps (7) TIGHTEN

10 Tiresome person abroad confirmed (4,3)

11 That�s a nice way of expressing a dirty thing (9)EUPHEMISM

12 Article about big ones over there (5)

13 Metal anklet is partially thin (4)LANK

14 Bond to meet anger somehow (9) AGREEMENT

17 Valid reason for a fund-raising effort (4,5)GOOD CAUSE

19 Chief featured in a regular church structure (4) ARCH

23 Favourite gets right one used in scientific tests (5) PETRI

24 Ponder that not all the writing fluid is exhausted (5,4) THINK OVER

25 It is unpleasant to look at (7)EYESORE

26 Ancient Indian kingdom or present province of the Philippines (7)KALINGA

27 Of course, they are team events (6) RELAYS

28 Dames try new kind of cleaning system (3,5)DRY STEAM

Down

1 One may have to stomach this protuberance (3-5) POT-BELLY

2 Member�s number on a style of bowling (3,4) LEG SPIN

3 Appraised pet healer and Edward (6)

4 Not the kind of fighting that one can have while standing still? (7,6) RUNNING BATTLE

6 Fail to advance even as you watch the clock? (4,4)

7 Premature to the round, etc. (3,4)

8 Free to come up and contain the vibration (6)

10 One on the car ahead of you carrying a message (6,7) BUMPER STICKER

15 The sort of role an agony aunt may play? (8)ADVISORY

16 Should the law have this, many a criminal might get away (5,3)SHORT ARM

18 Porridge dished out to a male (7) OATMEAL

20 This collector is a government money man (7)REVENUE

21 Seem to be a very quiet listener (6) A PP EAR

22 Developed abilities to carry out a murder in a ship (6)S KILL S
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Dec 28 23:38:06 2007.

7 Premature to the round, etc. (3,4) TOO SOON
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Dec 28 23:38:53 2007.

7 Premature to the round, etc. (3,4) TOO SOON
From: kkotirao on Fri Dec 28 23:52:54 2007.

Across

5 The boy in the river flowing back displayed strong feelings (6) EMOTED?
10 Tiresome person abroad confirmed (4,3) BORE OUT
12 Article about big ones over there (5)
Down
3 Appraised pet healer and Edward (6) VETTED
6 Fail to advance even as you watch the clock? (4,4) MARK TIME?
8 Free to come up and contain the vibration (6)
From: kkotirao on Fri Dec 28 23:53:47 2007.

12 Article about big ones over there (5) TH(OS)E
From: anokha on Sat Dec 29 17:49:24 2007.

....Back from my travels.........for a short while..............

Across

1 Second wife has silver items stolen (4) SWAG

3 Sells fish in punts (7) BETRAYS

8 Warriors scarred us badly (9) CRUSADERS

9 One's run out of fish in square? (5) PLACE

10 They're training strange caprinepets (11) APPRENTICES

11 Better clubs used by a professional, originally (3) CUP

12 Stayed well away from obese person on board who may have been .. (5,1,4,5) GIVEN A WIDE BERTH

16 Careful not to hurt a man's beagle, last to be trained (2,6,2,1,4) AS GENTLE AS A LAMB

17 Lower score (3) SET

18 Personal souvenirs from Mobile, Maria sorted out (11) MEMORABILIA

21 Relating to a city, one ion South Africa daughter's vacated (5) URBAN

22 Local shield thrown out (9) PUBLISHED

23 Given medical attention and not asked to pay (7) TREATED

24 I leave Russia's capital with Russian boy (4) IGOR

Down

1 A single wicket defeat (5) STUMP

2 Confused man, on about plucky mythological king (9) AGAMEMNON

3 Radical, and bossy, initially, when in charge (5) BASIC

4 Savoury snacks brought in by Dermot, a pastrycook (5) TAPAS

5 Evergreen song about gold-topped automobile (9) ARAUCARIA

6 Win everything in lottery - bet hoard is put abroad (5,3,5) SWEEP THE BOARD

7 One may be employed in the kitchen (3,5) WET TOWEL

8 Attack report exposing credit arrangement (6,7) CHARGE ASSAULT

13 Beagle with vet injured lady's finger, say (9) VEGETABLE

14 Stream of abuse at bride, I suspect (8) DIATRIBE

15 Bishop, walking in the countryside, identifies a finch (9) BRAMBLING

18 Painter's long flowing hair beginning to thin (5) MONET

19 Bike in gym inside Ministry of Defence (5) MOPED

20 Triple harp enthrals composer (5) LEHAR
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Dec 29 23:33:12 2007.

Wow! Great, anokha!
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 29 23:33:26 2007.

Across
17 Lower score (3) SET CUT?
Down
7 One may be employed in the kitchen (3,5) WET TOWEL TEA TOWEL
8 Attack report exposing credit arrangement (6,7) CHARGE ASSAULT CHARGE ACCOUNT
18 Painter's long flowing hair beginning to thin (5) MONET MANE T
From: kkotirao on Sat Dec 29 23:34:48 2007.

Good to see you back Anokha, with appreciable performance. Congrats!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 30 10:37:58 2007.

Yes, kkotirao's answers are convincing.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Dec 30 23:37:23 2007.

Across

1 Gemini, for example, returns objection to type of washing machine (4-3)TWIN-TUB

5 Fashionable monk�s room, not completed, has demons (6)

9 Shock Andhra Pradesh friend (5)APPAL

10 Romania is removed from this part of the world (4,5)ASIA MINOR

11 Where a fakir may be resting part of one�s finger (4-3) NAIL-BED

12 These extra elections may cause voter fatigue (3-4)

13 Don�t agree about the way to be unpleasant (5)NASTY

14 A sprinkling of this may greet you in an Indian reception (4,5)ROSE WATER

16 With which you develop a garden? (4,5)SEED MONEY

19 It may be measured in a plumb examination (5)

21 Laughing sounds (7)HYENAHS

23 Ancient Greek venue for original games meeting (7)OLYMPIA

24 Having no position (3,2,4)

25 Hoop among a great deal of stolen goods (5)

26 One with another may make it a round trading unit (3,3)

27 People in many neighbourhoods together make one (7)

Down

1 Cholas go in train, with a single drop-out, to where one learns (8,6)TRAINING SCHOOL

2 Suggests the mischievous boy utters a falsehood (7)IMPLIES

3 Youngster having high stature in the bedroom maybe (7)TALLBOY

4 With which you may stamp a cattle (5,4)BRAND IRON

5 More cold here in France with the queen (5)ICIER

6 Invitation to be here at once (4,3)COME NOW

7 Been around with suitable gift (7)

8 Practice session unlikely in a nudists� play? (5,9)DRESS REHEARSAL

15 Tyke rocks, releasing an incendiary weapon (9)SKYROCKET

17 The chosen picked no second (7)ELECTED

18 Foul? Man is out expressing sorrow (7)MOANFUL

19 What a painted neon emits (7)

20 Leaves quickly: dad�s gone! (4,3)

22 Make a show of being game (5)SPORT
From: anokha on Sun Dec 30 23:57:19 2007.

Across

5 Fashionable monk�s room, not completed, has demons (6) INCUBI

12 These extra elections may cause voter fatigue (3-4) RUN-OFFS

19 It may be measured in a plumb examination (5) DEPTH

21 Laughing sounds (7)HYENAHS HEEHAWS?

24 Having no position (3,2,4) OUT OF RANK?

26 One with another may make it a round trading unit (3,3) ODD LOT

Down

7 Been around with suitable gift (7) BENEFIT

20 Leaves quickly: dad�s gone! (4,3) POPS OUT

Thanks PP ma'm and kkotirao sir!
From: anokha on Mon Dec 31 0:00:09 2007.

ACROSS

24 Having no position (3,2,4) OUT OF RANK? OUT OF WORK
From: anokha on Mon Dec 31 0:21:53 2007.

ACROSS

25 Hoop among a great deal of stolen goods (5) LOOTS

27 People in many neighbourhoods together make one (7) TOWNFUL

DOWN

19 What a painted neon emits (7) DAYGLOW

20 Leaves quickly: dad�s gone! (4,3) POPS OUT POPS OFF
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 31 0:22:33 2007.

ACROSS
25 Hoop among a great(OS) deal(LOT) of stolen goods (5) LOOTS?
27People in many neighbourhoods together make one (7) TOWNFUL?

DOWN

19 What a painted neon emits (7) DAYGLOW?
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 31 0:23:34 2007.

OH, QUITE A COINCIDENCE!
CONGRATS ANOKHA!
From: anokha on Mon Dec 31 0:30:34 2007.

Thank YOU, kkotirao sir!
From: Punnaimaran on Mon Dec 31 0:57:39 2007.

Well done anokha !!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 31 4:59:02 2007.

A flourishing finale to the old year!
From: anokha on Mon Dec 31 17:14:35 2007.

Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous New Year!

An easy one to start the new year...................

Across

1 They try rarebits, perhaps (8) ARBITERS

5 NAM�s revised inside article: �Jana Gana Mana� (6) ANTHEM

10 Head of heads (2,5) IN CHIEF

11 Filled again with a great quantity of learned stuff (7) RELADEN

12 Sailor-sort somehow does not allow to develop (6) ABORTS

13 One who does and does wrongly (8) SWINDLER

15 Miss a warm covering for the hands (4) MUFF

16 Iconic plastic figure that�s a girl�s plaything (6,4) BARBIE DOLL

18 Into which waste goes (7,3) GARBAGE BAG

20 Advantage that�s quite sharp? (4) EDGE

23 Puts in and fences around (8) ENCLOSES

24 Not completely new refusal in U.S. city (6) FRESNO

26 Detached, with water all round (7) INSULAR

27 India to one Tamil poet (7) BHARATI

28 For a short time, nearly frown in Russia (6) MOSCOW

29 Anti-SALT movement in legendary island (8) ATLANTIS

Down

1 Physical force that brings a man and a woman together (6,9) ANIMAL MAGNETISM

2 Not follow a threat in a retreat (4,3) BACK OFF

3 Isn�t in Eliot to have blemishes (6) TAINTS

4 Break in being thrifty (4) RIFT

6 Still short? Not now (2,6) NO LONGER

7 A man of nobility in Mexico? (7) HIDALGO

8 A president�s limo yields rocks (7,8) MINERAL DEPOSITS

9 Barber now shot an animal (5,4) BROWN BEAR

14 Buck up and accept card (4,5) TAKE HEART

17 Tool a pal picked up in California (4,4) PALO ALTO

19 Disqualifies oneself as a judge on hundred employments (7) RECUSES

21 Maybe staid, not heartless or remote in manner (7) DISTANT

22 Noted mistakes in Latin (6) ERRATA

25 Help to what you may wager (4) ABET

Thank you, punnaimaran!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Dec 31 23:08:04 2007.

Congrats, anokha! Fantastic start for the brand new year!
From: kkotirao on Mon Dec 31 23:18:20 2007.

WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Well done Anokha! Keep it up!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jan 1 22:37:57 2008.

Across

1 The principal�s sound memorial (9)

6 Comic take-off? (5)

9 Bilingual article on the cause of amnesia (5)

10 Idle vicar, running wild, will polish off the grub! (9)

11 He plans street to speed the general idea (10)

12 Tourists in twos long to be in this capital (4)OSLO

14 It�s stranded on the beach (7)

15 Adapt music performance in certain way (7)

17 Sage headgear heartened Victorian mother (7)

19 Not right gear for one to go this U.S. state (7)

20 Char is terribly clever (4)ARCH

22 Harsh questioner from Spain? (10)

25 Can go back inside in company under an assumed name (9)INCOGNITO

26 It happens to be the exact time (5)

27 With the need to remove errors editor calls in his persons (5)EMEND

28 Yet civilians lived such a life in the war! (9)

Down

1 Maintains a specified position (5)STAND

2 Results at the farm could be improved (9)

3 A choice of courses or delicacies (10)

4 Old boy lied to girl as a favour! (7)OBLIGED

5 Land mass where two continents meet (7)EURASIA

6 Kitchen implement that turns round and tips up (4)SPIT

7 Do they nest on the permanent way? (5)

8 They occur when anemone is set back by soil alkalinity (9)

13 Brilliant hunter on the run from Artemis? (6,4)

14 Make a brief account of the points (9)

16 This is always assumed by those retiring (9)

18 A gold arrangement sent to relatives (7)

19 Sugar companies invested in any sticky stuff (7)

21 Secret store of money reported (5)CACHE

23 Amount levied according to a rule (5)

24 The old folk included in a wage demand (4)AGED
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 1 23:30:07 2008.

Across

1 The principal�s sound memorial (9) HEADSTONE
6 Comic take-off? (5) STRIP
9 Bilingual article on the cause of amnesia (5) LETHE
10 Idle vicar, running wild, will polish off the grub! (9) LARVICIDE
11 He plans street to speed the general idea (10) STRATEGIST
14 It�s stranded on the beach (7)
15 Adapt music performance in certain way (7)
17 Sage headgear heartened Victorian mother (7)
19 Not right gear for one to go this U.S. state (7) GEORGIA
22 Harsh questioner from Spain? (10)
26 It happens to be the exact time (5) EVENT
28 Yet civilians lived such a life in the war! (9)
Down
1 Maintains a specified position (5)STAND HOLDS
2 Results at the farm could be improved (9)
3 A choice of courses or delicacies (10)
7 Do they nest on the permanent way? (5)
8 They occur when anemone is set back by soil alkalinity (9) PHENOMENA
13 Brilliant hunter on the run from Artemis? (6,4)
14 Make a brief account of the points (9)
16 This is always assumed by those retiring (9) NIGHTWEAR
18 A gold arrangement sent to relatives (7) AUNTIES
19 Sugar companies invested in any sticky stuff (7)
23 Amount levied according to a rule (5)
From: anokha on Tue Jan 1 23:45:34 2008.

Across

15 Adapt music performance in certain way (7) ARRANGE
17 Sage headgear heartened Victorian mother (7) MAHATMA
22 Harsh questioner from Spain? (10) INQUISITOR

Down
14 Make a brief account of the points (9) SUMMARISE
19 Sugar companies invested in any sticky stuff (7) GLUCOSE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jan 1 23:48:47 2008.

Across

1 The principal�s sound memorial (9) HEADSTONE
6 Comic take-off? (5) STRIP
9 Bilingual article on the cause of amnesia (5) LETHE
10 Idle vicar, running wild, will polish off the grub! (9) LARVICIDE
11 He plans street to speed the general idea (10) STRATEGIST
14 It�s stranded on the beach (7)
15 Adapt music performance in certain way (7)
17 Sage headgear heartened Victorian mother (7)
19 Not right gear for one to go this U.S. state (7) GEORGIA
22 Harsh questioner from Spain? (10) INQUISITOR?
26 It happens to be the exact time (5) EVENT
28 Yet civilians lived such a life in the war! (9)
Down
1 Maintains a specified position (5)HOLDS
2 Results at the farm could be improved (9)
3 A choice of courses or delicacies (10)
7 Do they nest on the permanent way? (5)
8 They occur when anemone is set back by soil alkalinity (9) PHENOMENA
13 Brilliant hunter on the run from Artemis? (6,4)
14 Make a brief account of the points (9)SUMMARISE
16 This is always assumed by those retiring (9) NIGHTWEAR
18 A gold arrangement sent to relatives (7) AUNTIES
19 Sugar companies invested in any sticky stuff (7) GLUCOSE
23 Amount levied according to a rule (5)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jan 1 23:50:23 2008.

Simultaneous posting!
From: anokha on Tue Jan 1 23:50:52 2008.

Down
2 Results at the farm could be improved (9) AFTERMATH
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 1 23:51:48 2008.

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From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 1 23:54:35 2008.

Across
14 It�s stranded on the beach (7)
15 Adapt music performance in certain way (7)
22 Harsh questioner from Spain? (10)
28 Yet civilians lived such a life in the war! (9)
Down
3 A choice of courses or delicacies (10) SWEATMEATS
7 Do they nest on the permanent way? (5)
13 Brilliant hunter on the run from Artemis? (6,4)
19 Sugar companies invested in any sticky stuff (7)
23 Amount levied according to a rule (5)
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 1 23:55:43 2008.

Across
14 It�s stranded on the beach (7) SEAWEED
15 Adapt music performance in certain way (7)
22 Harsh questioner from Spain? (10)
28 Yet civilians lived such a life in the war! (9)
Down
7 Do they nest on the permanent way? (5)
13 Brilliant hunter on the run from Artemis? (6,4)
19 Sugar companies invested in any sticky stuff (7)
23 Amount levied according to a rule (5)
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 1 23:56:59 2008.

Across
15 Adapt music performance in certain way (7)
22 Harsh questioner from Spain? (10)
28 Yet civilians lived such a life in the war! (9)
Down
7 Do they nest on the permanent way? (5) RAILS
13 Brilliant hunter on the run from Artemis? (6,4)
19 Sugar companies invested in any sticky stuff (7)
23 Amount levied according to a rule (5)
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 1 23:57:27 2008.

deleted
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 1 23:58:30 2008.

deleted
From: anokha on Tue Jan 1 23:58:57 2008.

15 AC AND 19 DN ARE POSTED ABOVE - ARRANGE & GLUCOSE RESPECTIVELY!
From: anokha on Wed Jan 2 0:00:35 2008.

DOWN

23 Amount levied according to a rule (5) RATES
From: anokha on Wed Jan 2 0:20:12 2008.

ACROSS
28 Yet civilians lived such a life in the war! (9) SHEPHERDS????

DOWN
3 A choice of courses or delicacies (10) SWEATMEATS SWEETMEATS
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 2 11:31:45 2008.

Across
28 Yet civilians lived such a life in the war! (9) SHELTERED
Down
13 Brilliant hunter on the run from Artemis? (6,4) ORION'S BELT
23 Amount levied according to a rule (5) RATED
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 2 11:40:41 2008.

At last! Untiring kkotirao!
From: runa74 on Wed Jan 2 23:03:39 2008.

Across

1 Fruit that was satisfying will go down quickly (7)

5 Kay taking unusually vain Mum to be fraudulent (7) KNAVISH

10 Everybody out to make a hit (6)

11 Cleric accommodates lawyer and editor (8) REDACTOR

12 Same as the French kind of tapeworm larva (6)

13 The instructor�s sister dealt with in writing (8)

14 Go around to get separated (6)

15 Bicycle seat for two pence in sale (6)SADDLE

16 Shouts for everybody in Civil Service (5) CALLS tough no place on the grid for this

18 Decorated by engraving (6)

20 Speculation of a principle (6) THEORY

23 Perfumed priest gets a financial award (8)FRAGRANT

25 Relish a difficult situation (6) PICKLE

26 Arsenic administered with love � that is the summary of the plot (8)SCENARIO

27 Show around Venice (7)EVINCE

28 Masters form pupils of equal ability, in divisions (7)

29 Seen as a fault in the Orient � and stupid (7) ASININE

Down

2 Refuse a stretcher (6)

3 Chief supports to masts (9)

4 Quarter people in rented section (7)

6 Naturally they lead a bare existence (7)NUDISTS

7 Deputy, in going via Costa Rica, is at fault (5)VICAR

8 Union of a couple made Lou pass out (7)SPOUSAL

9 I ponder it, mate, as a thoughtful exercise (13)PREMEDITATION

16 Order bearing (9) DIRECTION

17 Bob�s quicker way (5,3)SHORT CUT

19 An outline figure of a grid, graduate constructs to explain (7) DIAGRAM

21 The ruler seems worried about public relations (7)EMPRESS

22 Imagine a falcon out of a scent bottle! (6) FLACON

24 Information that is available to a magical person (5)GENIE
From: runa74 on Wed Jan 2 23:11:01 2008.

ACROSS

13 The instructor�s sister dealt with in writing (8) MISTRESS?
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 2 23:12:08 2008.

Across
1 Fruit that was satisfying will go down quickly (7) PLUM MET
10 Everybody out to make a hit (6)
12 Same as the French kind of tapeworm larva (6)
13 The instructor�s sister dealt with in writing (8) MISTRESS
14 Go around to get separated (6)
18 Decorated by engraving (6)
20 Speculation of a principle (6) THEORY
28 Masters form pupils of equal ability, in divisions (7) STREAMS
Down
2 Refuse a stretcher (6) LITTER
3 Chief supports to masts (9) MAINMASTS?
4 Quarter people in rented section (7)
8 Union of a couple made Lou pass out (7) SPOUSAL
22 Imagine a falcon out of a scent bottle! (6)
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 2 23:14:33 2008.

Across
10 Everybody out to make a hit (6) STRIKE
12 Same as the French kind of tapeworm larva (6)
14 Go around to get separated (6)
18 Decorated by engraving (6)
Down
3 Chief supports to masts (9) MAINMASTS?
4 Quarter people in rented section (7)
22 Imagine a falcon out of a scent bottle! (6)
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 2 23:16:32 2008.

Across
12 Same as the French kind of tapeworm larva (6)
14 Go around to get separated (6)
18 Decorated by engraving (6)
Down
3 Chief supports to masts (9) MAINMASTS?
4 Quarter people in rented section (7)
22 Imagine a falcon out of a scent bottle! (6) FLACON
From: runa74 on Wed Jan 2 23:18:49 2008.

Down
3 Chief supports to masts (9) MAINMASTS? MAINSTAYS
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 2 23:22:11 2008.

4 Quarter people in rented section (7) E LE(MEN)T
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 2 23:22:39 2008.

14 Go around to get separated (6) PARTED
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 2 23:28:29 2008.

12 Same as the French kind of tapeworm larva (6) MEAS LE
From: anokha on Thu Jan 3 0:17:17 2008.

ACROSS

18 Decorated by engraving (6) CHASED

Nice work Runa74 & kkotirao sir! Also great finish yesterday! Kudos!
From: Punnaimaran on Thu Jan 3 0:45:37 2008.

Well done Runa, KKR & Anokha.

WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jan 3 1:20:49 2008.

Fast work, friends!
From: kkotirao on Thu Jan 3 3:12:59 2008.

Thanks to all
From: runa74 on Thu Jan 3 19:31:30 2008.

Across

1 This means of punishment can produce a lesion, can�t it? (3,1,4,5)CAT O NINE TAILS

8 Heat dry ingredients, then mix with water (7) HYDRATE

9 In rage, turn dark, stomach held right in (7)

11 Once it appears make observations (6) NOTICE

13 The winner is a continental with rhythm, energy and ultimate passion (8)

15 Country best in giving aid! (5) INDIA

16 Rain not in Australia but in America! (7)

18 Clot! Might get thicker (7)

19 Amount of rainfall, too small to be measured (5)

21 Supporter leaped exultantly about the street (8) PEDESTAL

23 Gamble to get Kitty back (6)

25 You may not like to open your mouth to him (7)DENTIST

26 Look up to him as the Head of all chieftains! (7)

28 Met male parent strangely volatile in nature (13)TEMPERAMENTAL

Down

2 Evaluated the gold tied for processing (7)AUDITED

3 No value for an egg, in a way (3)OVA

4 A product of intellectual imagination (4)IDEA

5 Might be made to do a stretch (10)

6 Turn to her for a nine arrangement (5)ANNIE

7 She cannot be a real abstainer (7)

8 Disadvantaged worker and I excelled (11) HANDICAPPED

10 Its job is to eradicate some of the main dangers of war (11)

12 Switzerland has best point to see a mountain range (5)

14 Sex gene produces a criminal (10)

17 A picnic party is best (5)

18 Accountant to study in church for sound modulation (7) CADENCE

20 A number leave one country for another (7)

22 To stint you will have to skip around many (5)SKIMP

24 In the morning, Lawrence makes up the eleven (4) TEAM

27 Small enclosure in cattle farm (3) PEN
From: anokha on Thu Jan 3 19:58:40 2008.

Across

9 In rage, turn dark, stomach held right in (7) TANTRUM?

13 The winner is a continental with rhythm, energy and ultimate passion (8)

16 Rain not in Australia but in America? (7)

18 Clot! Might get thicker (7) CONGEAL?

19 Amount of rainfall, too small to be measured (5) TRACE

23 Gamble to get Kitty back (6) HOLDUP

26 Look up to him as the Head of all chieftains! (7) EMPEROR

Down

5 Might be made to do a stretch (10)

7 She cannot be a real abstainer (7)

10 Its job is to eradicate some of the main dangers of war (11) MINESWEEPER

12 Switzerland has best point to see a mountain range (5) CHAIN

14 Sex gene produces a criminal (10) MALEFACTOR

17 A picnic party is best (5) OUTDO

20 A number leave one country for another (7) ANDORRA
From: anokha on Thu Jan 3 20:44:17 2008.

ACROSS

18 Clot! Might get thicker (7) CONGEAL? CONGEST

Down

5 Might be made to do a stretch (10) EXTUBERATE?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jan 3 22:16:45 2008.

Good progress!
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 4 3:29:57 2008.

Across
9 In rage, turn dark, stomach held right in (7) TAN T(R)UM correct
13 The winner is a continental with rhythm, energy and ultimate passion (8)
16 Rain not in Australia but in America? (7) ARIZONA
18 Clot! Might get thicker (7) CONGEAL correct as of now
23 Gamble to get Kitty back (6) HOLDUP TO SSUP
Down
5 Might be made to do a stretch (10) EXTENDIBLE
7 She cannot be a real abstainer (7)
20 A number leave one country for another (7) ANDORRA AUSTR(-A L)IA
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 4 4:19:42 2008.

Across
13 The winner is a continental with rhythm, energy and ultimate passion (8) UN BEAT E N[/B]
Down
7 She cannot be a real abstainer (7)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jan 4 4:22:06 2008.

7 She cannot be a real abstainer (7) LORETTA?
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 4 4:22:33 2008.

Down
7 She cannot be a real abstainer (7) LARETTA
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 4 4:23:49 2008.

You may be right PP madam, I am not sure with the names... A REAL TT is picked up from the clue.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jan 4 4:26:59 2008.

In college I had a senior by that name!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jan 4 4:30:18 2008.

Google confirms there is Laretta too!!!
From: anokha on Fri Jan 4 17:39:44 2008.

Across

1 Something to go on (5,5) GREEN LIGHT

6 Lawyer thanks for the given facts (4) DATA

9 Pitch of the roof (7) ASPHALT

10 Smooth water that is the deepest? (7) PACIFIC

12 Surgeon�s assistants may be holding the plates (8) DRESSERS

13 Capital to hide the liberal in trouble (5) DELHI

15 Jargon of the disreputable (5) SLANG

17 Run around with companion (9) ASSOCIATE

19 Regulation once about rand I exchange (9) ORDINANCE

21 A retreat for the dog! (5) LODGE

23 Dome shaped hut for storage of goods (5) IGLOO

24 Grow plump � overcome by it (3,5) GET ROUND

27 Transport raising a laugh out East (7) HAULAGE

28 Climbers become attached to this in training (7) TRELLIS

29 Worry about some Tories being returned (4) STEW

30 Company director, one involved with Paris and Rome (10) IMPRESARIO

Down

1 Object of an effort (4) GOAL

2 Mope sulkily going over the valley to the big shops (7) EMPORIA

3 Closes to being stingy (5) NEARS

4 Usually where water is found (2,3,4) IN THE RAIN

5 Henry to work in quarter out of expectations of obtaining success (5) HOPES

7 Football Association fall was the outcome of plant growth (7) ALFALFA

8 Medics hear about the man from Bath? (10) ARCHIMEDES

11 Company detective returns with a left over addition to the will (7) CODICIL

14 Staggers, due to ill-fitting satin shoes (10) ASTONISHES

16 Canal boat (7) GONDOLA

18 Actor�s pet cavorting among the audience (9) SPECTATOR

20 Use old course � that�s free from land mines! (7) DELOUSE

22 The grand drunk who follows about the others (7) DANGLER

24 Injured George takes meal in a small stream of light (5) GLEAM

25 Old boy with a flustered �yes� acts as directed (5) OBEYS

26 Capital consists of loose change (4) OSLO
From: runa74 on Fri Jan 4 22:04:23 2008.

Nice work Anokha!
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 4 22:45:12 2008.

Good show Anokha!
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 4 22:50:56 2008.

4 Usually where water is found (2,3,4) IN THE RAIN IN THE MAIN
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jan 4 22:59:15 2008.

Excellent, anokha!

kkotirao, your 'main' interest is astonishing!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jan 5 22:41:55 2008.

Across

1 Pass English by mistake (6)

4 Head of state rests fitfully � it�s the pressure (6)STRESS

9 What Harrow on the Hill appears to offer? (6,9)

11 New sweaters worn by the lovers (11)

12 Slippery creature? Female�s not in touch (3)EEL

13 Petty quarrel about tail of cleaner fish (5)

15 One who attacks salsa, anti-dancing? (9)ASSAILANT

17 One conducting a survey amongst tent dwellers? (9)

18 Avid listener brought round good piece of Elgar (5)EAGER

20 Mythical monster in Windsor Castle (3)ORC

22 Spain still cold? (11)

24 Outfit tries again to involve little Sarah in full-scale practices (5,10)

25 Inventor returned for end of rugby match (2,4)

26 The last word in extremely long-drawn-out sad song (6)LAMENT

Down

1 Wild sheep ahead of us in ancient city (7)

2 Metal bracket in corner on press (5,4)

3 Drove round centre of Kampala, exhausted (5)

5 Curious terrapins come to light (9)TRANSPIRE

6 The best selection of Chinese literature (5)ELITE

7 One-time sleeveless garment? (7)

8 Army officers to run eastern trading post (7,5)

10 Frantic nurse, poorly prepared (12)

14 Dramatist editor crossed (9)

16 Total ingredients of concrete (9)AGGREGATE

17 Reticent about opening of revue put on in Greater London borough (7)

19 One wearing flared skirts takes a chance (5,2)RISKS IT

21 Musical game (5)

23 Operatic work, not quite typical (5)
From: anokha on Sat Jan 5 23:04:52 2008.

Thank you, all!

Across

1 Pass English by mistake (6)

9 What Harrow on the Hill appears to offer? (6,9) SCHOOL EDUCATION

11 New sweaters worn by the lovers (11) SWEETHEARTS

13 Petty quarrel about tail of cleaner fish (5)

17 One conducting a survey amongst tent dwellers? (9) CANVASSER

22 Spain still cold? (11) EMOTIONLESS

24 Outfit tries again to involve little Sarah in full-scale practices (5,10) DRESS REHEARSALS

25 Inventor returned for end of rugby match (2,4) NO S _ _ _

Down

1 Wild sheep ahead of us in ancient city (7)

2 Metal bracket in corner on press (5,4)

3 Drove round centre of Kampala, exhausted (5)

7 One-time sleeveless garment? (7) SINGLET

8 Army officers to run eastern trading post (7,5) GENERAL STORE

10 Frantic nurse, poorly prepared (12) UNRESTRAINED

14 Dramatist editor crossed (9)

17 Reticent about opening of revue put on in Greater London borough (7) CROYDON

21 Musical game (5) CHESS?

23 Operatic work, not quite typical (5) NORMA?
From: anokha on Sat Jan 5 23:15:24 2008.

Across

9 What Harrow on the Hill appears to offer? (6,9) SCHOOL EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION

Down

2 Metal bracket in corner on press (5,4) ANGLE IRON
From: anokha on Sat Jan 5 23:17:01 2008.

Down

1 Wild sheep ahead of us in ancient city (7) EPHESUS
From: anokha on Sat Jan 5 23:19:10 2008.

Across

1 Pass English by mistake (6) ELAPSE

Down

3 Drove round centre of Kampala, exhausted (5) SPENT
From: anokha on Sat Jan 5 23:25:15 2008.

Across

13 Petty quarrel about tail of cleaner fish (5) SCRAP
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jan 5 23:36:05 2008.

Wow!
From: anokha on Sat Jan 5 23:39:07 2008.

ACROSS

13 Petty quarrel about tail of cleaner fish (5) SCRAP SPRAT

Down

14 Dramatist editor crossed (9) TRAVERSED
From: anokha on Sat Jan 5 23:42:19 2008.

ACROSS

25 Inventor returned for end of rugby match (2,4) NO S _ _ _ NO SIDE

So, CHESS is correct - no idea why it is musical? Kkotirao sir - please help!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jan 5 23:52:28 2008.

Perhaps connection with Hess music personalities!

Superb, anokha!
From: anokha on Sat Jan 5 23:57:57 2008.

....that explains it - thanks pp ma'm!
From: kkotirao on Sun Jan 6 0:00:24 2008.

Good show, Anokha!
Chess is a musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Bj�rn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, formerly of ABBA. (Thanks to google)
From: anokha on Sun Jan 6 0:05:20 2008.

.....that's THE CLUE - thanks kkotirao sir!

Also found - Dame Myra Hess, 1890�1965, English pianist.
From: anokha on Sun Jan 6 22:24:17 2008.

Across

1 Soldiers unable to withdraw (6) RECONS?

4 Reveal the daughter is at hand (8) DISCLOSE

10 Jumper showing visible signs of overexertion (7) SWEATER

11 Wish Ali to become a person from Zanzibar (7) SWAHILI

12 Certain to be disturbed, so offers regrets (4) RUES

13 Wearing priestly robe for clerical inauguration (10) ANOINTMENT

16 It�s the whole building that�s given on rent (6) ENTIRE

17 Make some effort to test (7) BESEECH?

20 Composed Ma got scare in vaulted rooms (7) CAMERAS

21 Religious hideout containing a tree and a sacrificial animal (6) ASYLUM

24 Underworld directions followed verbal exchanges! (10) DISCOURSES

25 Look narrowly at an antagonist (4) LEER

27 Manage to study the pipe (7) CONDUIT

29 Sweeping undertaken by a politician (7) RADICAL

30 Became unhappy when dead-ends removed (8) SADDENED

31 Provokes mirth in early morning exercises (6) AMUSES

Down

1 Sanctuaries for husbands! (8) RESERVES

2 Letters of introduction centralised for editing (11) CREDENTIALS

3 An observation made briefly as a written record (4) NOTE

5 Little crawlers going around quietly to investigate (8) INSPIRES?

6 A drink cures heart break (10) CHARTREUSE

7 Old boy has a charm to bewitch (3) OBI

8 Cited new orders issued by the king (6) EDICTS

9 Concede an allowance (5) GRANT

14 Undergoes remarkable happenings (11) EXCELLENCES

15 Tories rule in indecisive fashion (10) IRRESOLUTE

18 String or wire used around throat, as apparatus, to execute (8) GARROTTE

19 Gemstones, dealers may hold a number (8) EMERALDS

22 Draws information with use of engineer (6) EDUCES

23 Get to know skill to earn money properly (5) LEARN

26 Madam takes in the first man (4) ADAM

28 Don returns to give assent (3) NOD
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jan 6 22:48:49 2008.

17 Make some effort to test (7) ATTEMPT
21 Religious hideout containing a tree and a sacrificial animal (6)ASHRAM
25 Look narrowly at an antagonist (4)PEER
14 Undergoes remarkable happenings (11) EXPERIENCES
From: anokha on Sun Jan 6 22:58:30 2008.

13 Wearing priestly robe for clerical inauguration (10) ANOINTMENT INVESTMENT

Down

5 Little crawlers going around quietly to investigate (8) INSPIRES? INSPECTS

Thank you, pp ma'm!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jan 6 23:02:52 2008.

Only 1ac eludes!
From: anokha on Sun Jan 6 23:12:18 2008.

Across

1 Soldiers unable to withdraw (6) RECONS? RECANT
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jan 6 23:31:25 2008.

Congrats, anokha!
From: runa74 on Mon Jan 7 21:04:13 2008.

Across

1 Roman assemblies that U.S. spy organisation is about to leave out (7)COMITIA

5 See old boy perform duties (7)OBSERVE

9 An old curiosity of a swelling (5) NODAL

10 Test one�s power of persisting (9) ENDURANCE

11 Make certain nurse given direction (6) ENSURE

12 Intuitive power this month in court (8) INSTINCT

14 No inn can produce silk voile (5) NINON

15 Nothing I had seen behind unusually remote shooting star (9) METEOROID

18 Reads dope that has been falsified about reckless person (9) DESPERADO

20 Undergo instruction for a specific purpose (5) TEACH or TUTOR

22 Summarise study twice on two points (8) CONDENSE

24 Information a girl found in Switzerland (6) GENEVA

26 Cosmetic watchdog? (3,6) EYE SHADOW

27 Small made woman takes Lawrence to pit construction (5) PETIT?

28 Sir to name characters required for group discussion (7) SEMINAR

29 He teases the bull with a red rag (7) MATADOR

Down

1 Anxious to be involved (9) CONCERNED

2 President of USA ordered mason to harbour Diana (7) MADISON

3 Play patience (9) TOLERANCE

4 An Egyptian god has the last word (4) AMEN

5 Making priests create uproar during speech (10) ORDINATION

6 Walk in swaggering mane along the furrow on road (5) STRUT

7 Meet and collide (3,4) RUN INTO

8 Memorable occurrence that took place on a smooth square (5) EVENT

13 Diplomat at London theatre (10) AMBASSADOR

16 Where to put the ointment there and then (2,3,4) ON THE SPOT

17 Put on a computer in town (9)

19 A sum Ben worked out for Ray (7)SUNBEAM

21 Later, Ted ordered the issue of a warning (7)

22 Small child getting a letter and a game (5) CHESS

23 Henry makes a neat turn for him (5) ETHAN

25 Glide smoothly in direction of the Frenchman (4) SWIM
From: runa74 on Mon Jan 7 21:13:49 2008.

20 Undergo instruction for a specific purpose (5) TEACH is correct

21 Later, Ted ordered the issue of a warning (7)ALERTED
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jan 7 22:38:39 2008.

Good, runa74! Only 17dn remains!
From: runa74 on Mon Jan 7 22:51:48 2008.

Thank you - Ruchita
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jan 7 23:16:14 2008.
From: runa74 on Mon Jan 7 23:37:27 2008.

kotirao sir, anokha....all yours! I am totally befuddled!
From: anokha on Tue Jan 8 15:00:25 2008.

Trying to post from my BlackBerry as I am traveling out of town. Hope this works.

Only thing that comes Close to fitting the clue in 17 dn is DISPLAYER. But then 20 AC and 27 AC become tricky. Also, for 20 AC TRAIN seems to fit better but then 17 dn becomes a problem!

Let's see what the solution says!

Nice job, Ruchita!
From: runa74 on Tue Jan 8 22:14:23 2008.

Across

1 The French member is slow to become genially drunk (7)

5 Walked in a grave resolute manner with the charm of the French (7)

9 Having no quarter, a tent is where you�ll find her (7) ANNETTE?

10 Outcome of a racing bet that involved three horses (7) TRIPLES or TREBLES

11 Girl takes a ring to catch wild horses (5) LASSO

12 Stiffness of the joints? Throw cure at him! (9)RHEUMATIC

13 A game point from defender (9)PROPONENT?

15 Separates the components, then leaves (5) PARTS

16 Snag with clutch (5)CATCH?

18 Like Figaro�s work, taking on so in ordeal! (9)

21 He actively seeks success (9)

24 Place of concealment (5)

25 Locates variety of sugar found in milk (7) LACTOSE

26 Company to get thanks for building a summer residence (7) COTTAGE

27 Lessening the speed of the ball to the extreme minimum (7)

28 Gives support as a back up (7) SECONDS

Down

1 Paper used for wrapping a cigar? (7)

2 One�s company supports single French playwright (7)

3 The invader got shot or otherwise dealt with (9)

4 Box holding Eastern weapon (5)SPEAR

5 The one mat ruined by insect infestation (4,5)MOTH EATEN

6 Cold man getting in the drink (5)

7 Stupidly last her pistol case (7)HOLSTER?

8 Cuts five hundred out of the French dues (7)

14 The looker in (9)

15 Support the other one, clairvoyant initially foretelling events (9) PROPHETI C

16 Many shall be given one light weight fabric (7)

17 There�s no smoke without it! (7) TOBACCO

19 Inspired attraction in a hostelry (7)

20 Bounty was a big boat (8)

22 Ownerless objects of intrinsic value found hidden (5)

23 Dismisses from employment for plundering (5) SACKS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jan 8 22:51:17 2008.

Across

1 The French member is slow to become genially drunk (7)

5 Walked in a grave resolute manner with the charm of the French (7) MARCHED

9 Having no quarter, a tent is where you�ll find her (7) ANNETTE?

10 Outcome of a racing bet that involved three horses (7) TREBLED

11 Girl takes a ring to catch wild horses (5) LASSO

12 Stiffness of the joints? Throw cure at him! (9)RHEUMATIC

13 A game point from defender (9)PROPONENT?

15 Separates the components, then leaves (5) PARTS

16 Snag with clutch (5)CATCH?

18 Like Figaro�s work, taking on so in ordeal! (9)

21 He actively seeks success (9)

24 Place of concealment (5)

25 Locates variety of sugar found in milk (7) LACTOSE

26 Company to get thanks for building a summer residence (7) COTTAGE

27 Lessening the speed of the ball to the extreme minimum (7)

28 Gives support as a back up (7) SECONDS

Down

1 Paper used for wrapping a cigar? (7)

2 One�s company supports single French playwright (7)

3 The invader got shot or otherwise dealt with (9)

4 Box holding Eastern weapon (5)SPEAR

5 The one mat ruined by insect infestation (4,5)MOTH EATEN

6 Cold man getting in the drink (5) RHEUM?

7 Stupidly last her pistol case (7)HOLSTER

8 Cuts five hundred out of the French dues (7) DEDUCTS

14 The looker in (9)

15 Support the other one, clairvoyant initially foretelling events (9) PROPHETI C

16 Many shall be given one light weight fabric (7)

17 There�s no smoke without it! (7) TOBACCO

19 Inspired attraction in a hostelry (7)

20 Bounty was a big boat (8)

22 Ownerless objects of intrinsic value found hidden (5)

23 Dismisses from employment for plundering (5) SACKS
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 8 22:54:08 2008.

Couldnt see the crosswords for two days as I was travelling. Returned last night around 11 and found 17DN was yet to be completed...Although I very much wished to sit on solving the clue, body didnt cooperate. I shut down the computer. But my mind was saying the town got something to do with D- - caster..A quick reference to the dictionary, helped me to find Doncaster. I realised that it was too late to restart the computer.
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 8 23:00:49 2008.

Across
1 The French member is slow to become genially drunk (7)
9 Having no quarter, a tent is where you�ll find her (7) ANNETTE?
13 A game point from defender (9)PROPONENT?
18 Like Figaro�s work, taking on so in ordeal! (9)
21 He actively seeks success (9) AMBITIOUS
24 Place of concealment (5)
27 Lessening the speed of the ball to the extreme minimum (7)
Down
1 Paper used for wrapping a cigar? (7)
2 One�s company supports single French playwright (7) LONESCO
3 The invader got shot or otherwise dealt with (9)
7 Stupidly last her pistol case (7)HOLSTER (It must be LOST, seems typo)
14 The looker in (9)
16 Many shall be given one light weight fabric (7) C HALL(I)S
19 Inspired attraction in a hostelry (7)
20 Bounty was a big boat (8) LARGE SS
22 Ownerless objects of intrinsic value found hidden (5)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jan 8 23:07:27 2008.

Can very well understand your passion, kkotirao, how exactly it feels like to have been kept away from it, kkotirao! Your absence was very much felt in orkut also!
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 8 23:27:49 2008.

Thanks PP Madam
From: anokha on Tue Jan 8 23:30:21 2008.

Across

18 Like Figaro�s work, taking on so in ordeal! (9) TONSORIAL?

27 Lessening the speed of the ball to the extreme minimum (7) SLOWEST

Down

14 The looker in (9) INTROVERT?

22 Ownerless objects of intrinsic value found hidden (5) TROVE
From: anokha on Wed Jan 9 0:12:37 2008.

Across

13 A game point from defender (9)PROPONENT? APOLOGIST

Down

3 The invader got shot or otherwise dealt with (9) OSTROGOTH
From: anokha on Wed Jan 9 0:44:14 2008.

Across

1 The French member is slow to become genially drunk (7) MELLOWS
From: anokha on Wed Jan 9 0:48:13 2008.

Across

9 Having no quarter, a tent is where you�ll find her (7) ANNETTE? NANETTE

Down

1 Paper used for wrapping a cigar? (7) MANILLA
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 9 0:53:22 2008.

19 Inspired attraction in a hostelry (7) IN(DRAW)N
Others seem to be correct. Good job!
From: anokha on Wed Jan 9 1:01:26 2008.

That makes -

24 AC Place of concealment (5) HIDER

Is that correct??????
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 9 1:14:39 2008.

Other than HIDER, nothingelse seems possible, although my little awareness in English didnt convince me.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 9 1:30:01 2008.

I agree with kkptirao!

An invigorating execise, all the more interesting as a teamwork!
From: anokha on Wed Jan 9 21:09:37 2008.

Across

1 Chop and change in match in which one, Mr. Chindambaram Pillai, participates (10) EQUIVOCATE

6 Molten rock resulting from the French-Virginia connection (4) LAVA

10 Just short of winning all the tricks at bridge (5,4) SMALL SLAM

11 Commercial on the radio for one pointless accessory (3-2) ADD-IN

12 Minor actor with mobile phone outside the living block? (13) EXTRACELLULAR

14 Trunk that alligators often accommodate (5) GARBO?

15 Aeneas confused about age problem between Turkey and Greece (6,3) AEGEAN SEA

17 Inference of discount result (9) SEDUCTION

21 Underground molten material uncovered by mother devouring MAD mag feature (5) MAGMA

22 Boastful talk about tempest in Indiana and Iona oddly leads to intensive thinking (13) BRAINSTORMING

24 Mock herb with spiny bracts sheds initial leaves (5) TEASE

25 Famous musical returns after animal in Idaho answers to aerobic process description (9) OXIDATIVE

26 Sleeping degree in the present era (4) AREA?

27 Fireproofing material is responsible for lung disease (10) ASBESTOSIS

Down

1 Liturgical season of surge following the wind from the east (6,4) EASTER GUST

2 Unrelated changes? Not really changed! (9) UNALTERED

3 Rumblings deep down could signify its becoming active (7) VOLCANO

4 Depression resulting from a car deal gone awry (7) CALDERA

5 Delay in placing label around lime squash (4,3) TIME LAG

7 The French return with the German tree (5) ALDER

8 Tuna cooked by relative (4) AUNT

9 Mountain flower for Wooster�s aunt (6) DAHLIA

13 Angry public speakers develop ruse after Republican in Ghana undergoes conversion (10) HARANGUERS

16 Denotes dignified heart aboard ship (9) SIGNIFIES

18 Depression of famous Egyptologist undergoing internal turmoil (6) CRATER

19 Fiery conditions around Oxford University singe badly (7) IGNEOUS

20 Egyptian goddess with desire for things akin to cashews, almonds and their ilk (7) NUTLIKE

21 Corrosive substance for fastening dyes (7) MORDANT

22 Nonchalant about explosion model making way for starting of eruption (5) BLASE (or BLAZE)

23 Sicilian hothead (4) ETNA
From: runa74 on Wed Jan 9 22:18:26 2008.

Well done Anokha!

14 Trunk that alligators often accommodate (5) GARBO? TORSO
From: runa74 on Wed Jan 9 22:21:08 2008.

DOWN

22 Nonchalant about explosion model making way for starting of eruption (5) BLASE (or BLAZE) It is BLASE: BLAS - (T) +E
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 9 22:37:25 2008.

17 Inference of discount result (9)DEDUCTION
1 Liturgical season of surge following the wind from the east (6,4)EASTER TIDE
26 Sleeping degree in the present era (4) ?
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 9 23:24:09 2008.

26 Sleeping degree in the present era (4) AREA? ABED
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 9 23:25:08 2008.

Anokha continues to be the best...Congrats
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 9 23:26:56 2008.

Excellent teamwork!
From: anokha on Thu Jan 10 20:42:32 2008.

Dedicated to you, kkotirao sir (for pulling my leg, yesterday)
Thank you, but I have a long way to go before I can get anywhere near the best.....................commit too many mistakes by getting too uni-dimensional in my thinking........

Across

1 Biological process of vehicles surrounding the good French (6,5) CARBON CYCLE

9 Timid person in the anonymous e-mail recipients list (5) MOUSE

10 Temporarily Latin (2-7) AD-INTERIM

11 Support Albert as per law (5) LEGAL

12 To choose a Romanian website as attractive is a shock (11) ELECTROCUTE

13 No point in confusing treacle with wine (6) CLARET

14 Hang on, there is a point in Persian spirit taking to the street (7) PERSIST

18 Revolutionary leader taking a single is involved in a setback for nerds (7) FECHNER

20 Little devil Lawrence accepts universal attribute (6) IMPUTE

24 Returned check and kisses for tourists (11) RUBBERNECKS

26 Bottomless gulf encountered by sailor on unknown ship (5) ABYSS

27 Flat final word about piece model (9) APARTMENT

28 Feudal lord in Belgian city (5) LIEGE

29 Distracting diversions encountered by the German returning with fish (3,8) RED HERRINGS

Down

1 Carriage for Lord Emsworth (8) CLARENCE

2 Stress about replacing learner starting to be knowledgeable (9) REITERATE

3 The alien and Lawrence arrive after a month in a group of eight (7) OCTETTE

4 Go after vehicle consignment (5) CARGO

5 Erupt violently after Cooum oddly reveals fancy calculator (8) COMPUTER

6 Symbolic designs made with printer�s measure, second grade, before elms are felled (7) EMBLEMS

7 Internal air bags slung about? (5) LUNGS

8 Refresher about Sri Lanka for scientist (5) TESLA

15 Shield sent couch tumbling (9) SCUTCHEON

16 Important panel for data entry (8) KEYBOARD

17 Spider trap locations provide information (8) WEBSITES

19 More severe SHAR broadcast that he finds right (7) HARSHER

21 Money back in space return for check (7) MONITOR

22 Wire Cricket Association of Bengal before the Spanish return (5) CABLE

23 Collection of bits from light meals, say (5) BYTES

25 Cheer up when start of eclipse is delayed (5) ELATE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jan 10 22:56:00 2008.

Brilliant, anokha!

Again a cwd with a theme!
From: kkotirao on Thu Jan 10 23:21:30 2008.

Superb Anokha!
From: runa74 on Fri Jan 11 21:26:27 2008.

ACROSS

1 The girl�s posting was a letdown (14)DISAPPOINTMENT

8 Ball dance in a Maltese location, reportedly (6)

9 Apostle of Scotland with time to get involved in odd wanders (2,6) ST ANDREW

11 Mock serenade for Ravi, a rich medley (9) CHARIVARI

12 Attitudes of people revealed in secret hostile actions (5) ETHOS

13 Marked by blemishes, is afraid to accept a bit of responsibility (7) SCARRED

15 With unending yoga, Czar could become mentally ill (2,5)GO CRAZY

17 Dangerous, selfish driver, a pig, by the way (4,3) ROAD HOG

19 Type of energy released by a nice kit (7) KINETIC

21 Old-fashioned daughter is after engagement (5) DATED

23 Not sure of a nice turn perhaps (9) UNCERTAIN

25 Such warfare as may be waged with gas? (8) CHEMICAL

26 Channel cut around university (6)

27 Directing a part of a newspaper that is a means of keeping a driver on course (8,6)STEERING COLUMN

Down

1 Machines � the French accept one providing a grip (7) DEVICES

2 Rehearsals always include this kind of music (5) SALSA

3 Very old man who plays a rich part (9) PATRIARCH

4 The material for a catch (7) NETTING

5 Skin disease seen in German gender-benders (5) MANGE

6 Two points combining to make one (9)NORTHEAST

7 Want to be in the borders of Shrewsbury, making a hissing sound? (6) SWISHY

10 Part of the earth that is large also (4) LAND

14 Place to live in Patna, term flexible (9)APARTMENT

16 A voice straining at control (9)

17 Repair broken bones (6)

18 Food fish for good, upper-class Maori cooking (7) GOURAMI

19 Blow for one caught by rulers (4) KICK

20 Business worry (7) CONCERN

22 Energy needed for a shot at Lords (5) DRIVE

24 Cease to be in a university? Goodbye! (5) ADIEU
From: runa74 on Fri Jan 11 21:29:38 2008.

ACROSS

26 Channel cut around university (6) SLUICE

DOWN

16 A voice straining at control (9) CONTRALTO
From: anokha on Fri Jan 11 21:45:28 2008.

Thank you, pp ma'm and kkotirao sir! Nice job, Ruchita!

ACROSS

8 Ball dance in a Maltese location, reportedly (6) VOLUTE

Down

17 Repair broken bones (6) REDUCE

Wish I was in a Maltese location and not in a boring airport lounge
From: runa74 on Fri Jan 11 22:07:59 2008.

Thanks Anokha...safe travels!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jan 11 23:07:36 2008.

Enjoy, everybody!
From: kkotirao on Sat Jan 12 0:48:25 2008.

Good show, have a nice weekend!
From: kkotirao on Sat Jan 12 23:16:13 2008.

Across

1 Fish alone (4) SOLE

3 Parties can upset a domestic pet (7,3) PERSIAN CAT

9 Drunk, unaware what is happening, is not included (3,2,2) OUT OF IT

11 Local lingo has ring, etc that�s peculiar (7) DIAL ECT

12 Hurry up and start cooking some fish (3,4,6,2) PUT ONE'S SKATES ON

13 Severe wind on face of Eiger (7)

15 Meeting shrink without fear, ultimately (7) CONT(-R) ACT

17 Talked about an American city (7)

19 Check group to the rear (7) [B]SETBACK

21 A father�s involved tale about new edition of novel (1,7,2,5) A PAS SAG{E TO INDI}A

23 Upset a philanthropist hiding soldier (7)

24 A volunteer force around LA, extremely neat US city (7) A T(LA NT)A

25 Mischievous children pinching loaf and goober peas (6,4)

26 Check tax (4)

Down

1 University teacher�s upset by informer, a member of the Pickwick Club (9)

2 Untruths written about young child? That�s an understatement (7) LI(TOT)ES

4 US painter in Cannes, testy (5) ESTES

5 Team thrills close friends (9) SIDEKICKS

6 On remand in Taiwan? A girl worried about it (8,5) AWAITING TRIAL

7 Check new lease in Cheyne Walk neighbourhood? (7) CH ELSEA

8 Giant one stolen from Venetian painter (5) TIT(I)AN

10 Novel, Huckleberry ----? Ask New Age Movement (9,4)

14 Having an enduring popularity, always environmentally friendly (9) EVER GREEN

16 Severely criticise photograph by itself (4,5)

18 Speech about keeping correspondence (7)

20 A new Italian poet gets musical instruction (7) A N DANTE

21 Fear a thrash must include leader of radicals (5)

22 Reportedly followed pamphlet (5) TRACT
From: kkotirao on Sat Jan 12 23:25:40 2008.

Across
13 Severe wind on face of Eiger (7)
17 Talked about an American city (7)
23 Upset a philanthropist hiding soldier (7)
25 Mischievous children pinching loaf and goober peas (6,4) MONKEY NUTS
26 Check tax (4)
Down
1 University teacher�s upset by informer, a member of the Pickwick Club (9)
10 Novel, Huckleberry ----? Ask New Age Movement (9,4)
16 Severely criticise photograph by itself (4,5)
18 Speech about keeping correspondence (7)
21 Fear a thrash must include leader of radicals (5) A LA(R)M
From: kkotirao on Sat Jan 12 23:52:42 2008.

Across
13 Severe wind on face of Eiger (7)
17 Talked about an American city (7)
23 Upset a philanthropist hiding soldier (7)
26 Check tax (4)
Down
1 University teacher�s upset by informer, a member of the Pickwick Club (9)
10 Novel, Huckleberry ----? Ask New Age Movement (9,4)
16 Severely criticise photograph by itself (4,5) TAKE APART
18 Speech about keeping correspondence (7) O(RATIO)N
From: anokha on Sun Jan 13 0:07:19 2008.

WOW, kkotirao sir, WOW!

Across
13 Severe wind on face of Eiger (7)
17 Talked about an American city (7) SPOKANE
23 Upset a philanthropist hiding soldier (7) AGITATE?
26 Check tax (4) TEST?
Down
1 University teacher�s upset by informer, a member of the Pickwick Club (9) SCORPIONS?
10 Novel, Huckleberry ----? Ask New Age Movement (9,4) FINNEGANS WAKE
From: anokha on Sun Jan 13 0:15:11 2008.

1 University teacher�s upset by informer, a member of the Pickwick Club (9) SCORPIONS? SNOOPIERS?
From: anokha on Sun Jan 13 0:32:20 2008.

Across
13 Severe wind on face of Eiger (7) AUSTERE?
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Jan 13 0:42:02 2008.

1 University teacher�s upset by informer, a member of the Pickwick Club (9) SCORPIONS? SNOOPIERS?

The answer is SNOD GRASS rev. of don's and 'grass' (n.) police informant
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Jan 13 0:46:25 2008.

Auster is southern wind. Sometimes we have AUSTRAL (of southern wind) in crossword grids.
From: anokha on Sun Jan 13 0:49:40 2008.

That solves it! Thanks a million, Chaturvasi Sir!

12 Hurry up and start cooking some fish (3,4,6,2) PUT ONE'S SKATES ON GET ONE'S SKATES ON
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Jan 13 1:01:36 2008.

I must confess that I didn't solve 26 ac TEST too quickly.

Even after I saw the answer here with the question mark I did not catch the anno immediately.

On some thinking, the answer is correct.

TEST, exam, check, v., in 'to test one's intelligence'.

TEST, tax, v. as in 'to test one's patience'.

Because both the definitions are noun as well as verb, the significance was not clear at once.
From: kkotirao on Sun Jan 13 1:26:02 2008.

Just found the suitable skates and then the Snodgrass on googling....
Too late, ofcourse.
Good show Anokha!
And good explanation during "test"ing time, Vasi Sir!
Will be out of Hyderabad for two days..Back again on Tuesday night!
Have a great weekend!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jan 13 4:34:59 2008.

Fantastic(,) friends!
From: anokha on Sun Jan 13 20:20:13 2008.

Across

1 Accommodation on ship, say, with space (9) STATEROOM

5 A neat product for the elite (5) CREAM

8 Stars with whom the man reportedly attained a higher level (6) HEROES

9 Writer�s aid of old (5,3) QUILL PEN

11 Clan determined on accommodating Penny (4) SEPT

12 Growth down under that produces courage? (6,4) BOTTLE TREE

14 Donkey seen in a northern whirlpool (5) NEDDY

15 This sum, solved, shows a strip of land (7) ISTHMUS

16 Intriguer Hermes travelling around capital of Catalonia (7) SCHEMER

17 Contempt for small grain (5) SCORN

19 Tan, virile male, last in convoy, is in deep thought (5,5) BROWN STUDY

20 A trusting child (in the Wood?) (4) BABE

22 One from New York, maybe, manhandled in camera (8) AMERICAN

23 French dramatist who was at home in competition (6) RACINE

24 Attached to a door, it is flush in general here (5) HINGE

25 A real cost adjustment is possible with such a clause in the agreement (9) ESCALATOR

Down

1 A singular church doctrine causes breach in unity (6) SCHISM

2 Oh dear! A pint once was treated as a very small quantity (1,4,2,3,5) A DROP IN THE OCEAN

3 You and I in Emergency Room find a jug (4) EWER

4 Unionist made to suffer on the slopes of the Himalayas perhaps (12) MOUNTAINSIDE

5 The object of sending a hat around (10) COLLECTION

6 For example, nitrites are mixed by one who believes in trial and error (15) EXPERIMENTALIST

7 Proper decorum observed by a girl in the custody of mistress (7) MANNERS

10 In penury, a hotel turned to a resin for making foamy things (12) POLYURETHANE

13 The first male worker in the east was unbreakable (10) ADAMANTINE

16 Bachelors return to wash on Sunday (7) SABBATH

18 A shooting star, a remote fantasy (6) METEOR

21 Dali�s version of a house of representatives (4) DAIL

Out of country for a week ............. Have fun everyone!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jan 13 22:55:39 2008.

Excellent, anokha! Enjoy!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jan 14 23:19:06 2008.

Across

1 Colour suggestive of colours in a contusion (4-5)BLUE-

5 Othello maybe, swallowing a drop of tequila in a car (5)

8 With scope, champion backs the desire to achieve (8)AMBITION

9 Intense dislike for endless music, an oddity (6)ANIMUS

11 Make a speech in Old English about rodent (5)ORATE

12 On the firmament, harbinger of a fall (4,5)RAIN CLOUD

13 Get going on the links (3,3)TOE OFF

14 It helps keep a member�s cover in shape (8)

16 Time of need when there is a fall? (5,3)RAINY DAY

18 How peculiar can escapism be, if in part mysterious (6)

22 Big pet, one like Hamlet? (5,4)GREAT DANE

23 Sportsperson who takes an awful risk around the east (5)SKIER

24 One after the other in a fight (2,1,3)IN A ROW

25 Cloth, one that is probably from the early Stone Age (8)EOLITHIC

26 Girl with elegance (5)GRACE

27 Healthy lot a few are after (9)

Down

1 Teddy, abroad to confirm something (4,3)BEAR OUT

2 Take it and feel annoyed (7)UMBRAGE

3 Fat insect hit by a swimmer�s style (9,6)BUTTERFLY STROKE

4 Dwelling place, say, on a ship for example (6)ABOARD

5 An impressive dance arranged by one suffering from severe changes of mood (5,10)MANIC DERPESSIVE

6 In a boat, rum flows from a drum (7)TAMBOUR

7 Universal desire, perhaps, for finding balance (7)

10 Supple, like the spirit of Shelley�s skylark (non-black) (5)LITHE

15 Language of the east of India Alam left out (5)MALAY

16 Unpleasant activity on campus, severe around middle of night (7)RAGGING

17 Involving a beak in flower arrangement (7)IKEBANA

19 Sound cue for �gesundheit�? (7)

20 Otalgia could make a listener suffer (7)EARACHE

21 Again find a duck in Devon, swimming (2,4)RE DOVE
From: runa74 on Mon Jan 14 23:19:38 2008.

1 Colour suggestive of colours in a contusion (4-5) BLUE BLACK

5 Othello maybe, swallowing a drop of tequila in a car (5) MOTOR

8 With scope, champion backs the desire to achieve (8) AMBITION

9 Intense dislike for endless music, an oddity (6) ANIMUS

11 Make a speech in Old English about rodent (5) ORATE

12 On the firmament, harbinger of a fall (4,5) RAIN CLOUD

13 Get going on the links (3,3) TEE OFF

14 It helps keep a member�s cover in shape (8)

16 Time of need when there is a fall? (5,3)RAINY DAY

18 How peculiar can escapism be, if in part mysterious (6)

22 Big pet, one like Hamlet? (5,4) GREAT DANE

23 Sportsperson who takes an awful risk around the east (5) SKIER

24 One after the other in a fight (2,1,3) IN A ROW

25 Cloth, one that is probably from the early Stone Age (8)EOLITHIC

26 Girl with elegance (5)GRACE

27 Healthy lot a few are after (9)

Down

1 Teddy, abroad to confirm something (4,3) BEAR OUT

2 Take it and feel annoyed (7) UMBRAGE

3 Fat insect hit by a swimmer�s style (9,6) BUTTERFLY STROKE

4 Dwelling place, say, on a ship for example (6) ABOARD

5 An impressive dance arranged by one suffering from severe changes of mood (5,10)MANIC DERPESSIVE

6 In a boat, rum flows from a drum (7) TAMBOUR

7 Universal desire, perhaps, for finding balance (7) RESIDUE

10 Supple, like the spirit of Shelley�s skylark (non-black) (5)

15 Language of the east of India Alam left out (5) MALAY

16 Unpleasant activity on campus, severe around middle of night (7)RAGGING

17 Involving a beak in flower arrangement (7)IKEBANA

19 Sound cue for �gesundheit�? (7)

20 Otalgia could make a listener suffer (7)EARACHE

21 Again find a duck in Devon, swimming (2,4) RE DONE?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jan 14 23:23:54 2008.

Simultaneous posting!

10 Supple, like the spirit of Shelley�s skylark (non-black) (5)LITHE
From: runa74 on Mon Jan 14 23:29:32 2008.

Hi pp maam, you already posted LITHE! I was just about to post that too....the the site was not refreshing!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jan 15 5:42:04 2008.

18 How peculiar can escapism be, if in part mysterious (6)ARCANE

14 It helps keep a member�s/ cover// in shape (8)SHOETREE

27 Healthy lot a few are after (9) WHOLE SOME

21 Again find a duck in Devon, swimming (2,4) DE NOVO
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jan 15 12:23:22 2008.

19 Sound cue for �gesundheit�? (7)AAICHOO??? Any variant of the sneeze

5 An impressive dance arranged by one suffering from severe changes of mood (5,10)MANIC DEPRESSIVE

Thanx, anokha & Orkut!
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 16 22:40:09 2008.

1 A fish for cooking at Hubli (7) HALIIBUT
6 Right! East German spirit is something to raise a speaker�s level (7) ROSTRUM
9 From time to time was the envoy warned, then sacked (5,3,3,4) EVERY NOW AND THEN
10 Rest for parents losing head (6) OTHERS
11 With obstruction taken back, English players air a show (8) TELECAST
13 Noxious thing used to scatter avengers (5,3) NERVE GAS
15 It is seen in a computer by one who swears verbally (6) CURSOR
18 I�d be in a sleazy bar to cause a separation (6) DIVIDE
19 Prison rebuilt as billet (8) BASTILLE
22 What makes the wheels stop when there is no inflation? (4,4)
24 Saint who sent Madras crazy (6) RAMDAS
27 Without meaning to do so, nail nutty on-line deviant (15)UNINTENTIONALLY
28 Police officer in lock � quite a cat (7) TIGRESS
29 Good fortune is a divine dispensation (7) GODSEND
Down
1 Lively folk dance � done how oddly! (7)HOEDOWN
2 General honour for a bloodsucker (5)LEECH
3 The lad, a devil concealing a bit of roguery, is a girl�s regular companion (9) BOY F(R)IEND
4 Ducks swallowed by an/ abstainer/? Blow the whistle! (4)TOOT
5 A bit of a rare aperitif for a farm worker (6) REAPER
6 After end of exertions, with nothing to do, move furtively (5) SIDLE
7 Practice session for players (9) REHEARSAL
8 Pit worker escorts a good man to cathedral (7) MINSTER
12, 17 The dance of the two tins? (3,3)CAN CAN
14 Such clothes do not provide much of a cover (9)
16 Not having received instruction, Rani tuned out (9)UNTRAINED
17 See 12
18 Notes on error in a kind of computer setting (7)DEFAULT
20 Attempted to see days transformed (7)ESSAYED
21 Father of the Titans in the solar system (6) URANUS
23 It upset the tax at ten per cent (5) TITHE
25 Part of what an infidel ventured to search (5)DELVE
26 A dynasty in agriculture, far removed (4) (-FAR)MING
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 16 22:44:00 2008.

14 Such clothes do not provide much of a cover (9) REVEALING
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 16 22:44:27 2008.

22 What makes the wheels stop when there is no inflation? (4,4) FLAT TYRE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 16 22:46:56 2008.

Again the early bird after a long time !
From: runa74 on Thu Jan 17 22:23:11 2008.

Across

1 In the laundry, it makes the padre�s wig new, how surprising! (7,6)WASHING POWDER

10 Athlete�s cover for drudgery, court action follows (5,4)

11 In other words, that is in Latin (2,3)

12 A party to cause embarrassment (5)

13 Attack from above makes our radiomen cease work (3,6)AIR STRIKE

14 This could be a sound movie (6) TALKIE

16 For a young chap, it is an old measure (5)

19 A supplement by a professor about the beginning of diarchy (3-2)ADD ON

20 Embark on six games abroad (3,3) SET OUT

25 Inability to feel pain confuses Angel in continent (9) ANALGESIA

26 The drum for part of which Amitab laboured (5) TABLA

27 Throw a dime for the press and TV (5) MEDIA

28 On a ship, it can mean a crib dismantled (9)

29 Being understood as being affected by a misfortune (7,6)

Down

2 After the last word, fit and open to suggestions (8) AMENABLE

3 Knock honour? That is a difficulty (5)

4 Goan TU, dissolved, gets sweet (6) NOUGAT

5 Fall, in prison, unconscious (5,3)

6 Where the middle age spread is palpable (9) WAISTLINE

7 Shutter for a shuteye (6) EYELID

8 Inclined to a point of view (6)

9 Spirited mount, Lochinwar�s was the best? (5)

15 In an excavation, new worker is angry (9) INDIGNANT

17 A rider or he-man�s dilemma (8) HORSEMAN

18 Source of oil that Sean�s boy crushed (8) SOYBEANS

21 It helps to distribute cheer but may annoy team leader (3,3)

22 Father carries gun in Italian city (5) PARMA

23 A �club� porter? (6)

24 Coating on metal, one found in Indian city (6)

26 Potato, say, in the underground? Right! (5)TUBER
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jan 17 23:31:56 2008.

28 On a ship, it can mean a crib dismantled (9)MAINBRACE
3 Knock honour? That is a difficulty (5) HITCH
21 It helps to distribute cheer but may annoy team leader (3,3) TEA SET
24 Coating on metal, one found in Indian city (6) PATINA
From: runa74 on Thu Jan 17 23:36:35 2008.

12 A party to cause embarrassment (5) ABASH
From: kkotirao on Thu Jan 17 23:50:19 2008.

Across
10 Athlete�s cover for drudgery, court action follows (5,4) SWEAT SUIT
11 In other words, that is in Latin (2,3) ID EST
16 For a young chap, it is an old measure (5) CUBIC
29 Being understood as being affected by a misfortune (7,6)
Down
5 Fall, in prison, unconscious (5,3) PETER OUT
8 Inclined to a point of view (6)
9 Spirited mount, Lochinwar�s was the best? (5)
23 A �club� porter? (6)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jan 17 23:55:05 2008.

8 Inclined to a point of view (6) ASLANT
9 Spirited mount, Lochinwar�s was the best? (5) STEED?
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 18 0:59:18 2008.

Across
29 Being understood as being affected by a misfortune (7,6) GETTING A CROSS
Down
23 A �club� porter? (6) PADDLE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jan 18 6:18:43 2008.

Interesting teamwork!
From: runa74 on Fri Jan 18 21:56:34 2008.

Across

1 To handle heat, Ray had to become robust and healthy (4,3,6) HALE AND HEARTY

9 Your victory as depicted in spicy dish (7)

10 In Lambeth I called it honourable (7) ETHICAL

11 If ailing, a person who annoys cannot relax (3,2,4) ILL AT EASE

12 On the move in an agitation (5) ANTSY

13 Show small income accepted by first lady (6)

14 Hard-working in a shooting area, American (8) STUDIOUS

17 New beer and gin mixed by one who is fresh to the task (8) BEGINNER

19 Petals strewn in dishes (6)PLATES

23 Phoney or freak? (5) FAKER

25 Bitter at being included among those that were sent fulminating (9) RESENTFUL

26 Examine closely any seal broken (7) ANALYSE

27 Marks on body for the most part accepted voluntarily � (7) TATTOOS

28 � and a mark that identifies direct speech (8,5) INVERTED COMMA

Down

1 Opposed to the way one gets into a dilemma (7)

2 Flattening to get even? (9) LEVELLING

3 Such sports are not for the hydrophobe (7) AQUATIC

4 Boring legislation, compelling sobriety (3,3)

5 Look at some biters, canines! (8)

6 Tried again to listen, getting scarlet all around (7) REHEARD

7 Transport of the rich in the main perhaps (5) YACHT

8 Look up in French city for a missile (7)

15 In no shape to give of one�s best! (3,2,4) OUT OF FORM

16 Pay heed twice to a cry of approval (4,4) HEAR HEAR

17 Bovine in Illinois (7) BUFFALO

18 The dancer for every UN bash (7)NUREYEV

20 Crazy turn in a cult (7)LUNATIC

21 Small island with excellent return in Central Europe (7) SILESIA

22 Disease carrier seen in two sets oddly (6) TSETSE

24 A uniform colour (5) KHAKI
From: runa74 on Fri Jan 18 22:33:16 2008.

Across

9 Your victory as depicted in spicy dish (7) SAVOURY

DOWN

1 Opposed to the way one gets into a dilemma (7) HOSTILE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jan 18 22:36:34 2008.

Across

1 To handle heat, Ray had to become robust and healthy (4,3,6) HALE AND HEARTY

9 Your victory as depicted in spicy dish (7)SAVOURY

10 In Lambeth I called it honourable (7) ETHICAL

11 If ailing, a person who annoys cannot relax (3,2,4) ILL AT EASE

12 On the move in an agitation (5) ANTSY

13 Show small income accepted by first lady (6) EVINCE

14 Hard-working in a shooting area, American (8) STUDIOUS

17 New beer and gin mixed by one who is fresh to the task (8) BEGINNER

19 Petals strewn in dishes (6)PLATES

23 Phoney or freak? (5) FAKER

25 Bitter at being included among those that were sent fulminating (9) RESENTFUL

26 Examine closely any seal broken (7) ANALYSE

27 Marks on body for the most part accepted voluntarily � (7) TATTOOS

28 � and a mark that identifies direct speech (8,5) INVERTED COMMA

Down

1 Opposed to the way one gets into a dilemma (7)HOSTILE

2 Flattening to get even? (9) LEVELLING

3 Such sports are not for the hydrophobe (7) AQUATIC

4 Boring legislation, compelling sobriety (3,3) DRY ?A?

5 Look at some biters, canines! (8)

6 Tried again to listen, getting scarlet all around (7) REHEARD

7 Transport of the rich in the main perhaps (5) YACHT

8 Look up in French city for a missile (7)

15 In no shape to give of one�s best! (3,2,4) OUT OF FORM

16 Pay heed twice to a cry of approval (4,4) HEAR HEAR

17 Bovine in Illinois (7) BUFFALO

18 The dancer for every UN bash (7)NUREYEV

20 Crazy turn in a cult (7)LUNATIC

21 Small island with excellent return in Central Europe (7) SILESIA

22 Disease carrier seen in two sets oddly (6) TSETSE

24 A uniform colour (5) KHAKI
From: runa74 on Fri Jan 18 22:47:48 2008.

4 Boring legislation, compelling sobriety (3,3) DRY ?A? DRY LAW?
From: runa74 on Fri Jan 18 22:50:29 2008.

5 Look at some biters, canines! (8) EYETEETH
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 18 23:17:30 2008.

4 Boring legislation, compelling sobriety (3,3) DRY ?A? DRY LAW
8 Look up in French city for a missile (7)
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 18 23:19:48 2008.

12 On the move in an agitation (5) ANTSY ASTIR
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 18 23:31:07 2008.

8 Look up in French city for a missile (7) P(OL)ARIS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jan 18 23:35:27 2008.

ASTIR was my first, spontaneous choice!

Happy teamwork, friends!
From: anokha on Sat Jan 19 20:37:20 2008.

The grid is screwed-up at the bottom...........

Across

1 Stick firmly together at this place, following County (6) COHERE

4 Band in joint agreed to (8) WRISTLET

10 Playing harp, noisier churchgoer (11) PARISHIONER

11 Operate combine without starter key (3) USE

12 Guide not skating with right person in the Air Force (5,7) PILOT OFFICER

15 Herb used by Egon, or a rum (7) OREGANO

16 Tool boy singles out (5,2) PICKS ON

18 Fancy Elaine ringing bishop in Kansas City? (7) ABILENE

19 Lots excited by play of Russian writer (7) TOLSTOY

20 Urge wards to prosecute (5,7) PRESS CHARGES

24 Duck left out for a meal (3) TEA

25 Candidate managing to win at chess (7,4) RUNNING MATE

26 Written work in stand is essayist's first (8) TREATISE

27 Awfully remote, it appears as a streak of light (6) METEOR

Down

1,2 Preach on rocky headland (4,4) CAPE HORN

3 Spend time in the country with reportedly dull girl? (9) RUSTICATE

5 Former boxing champion managed terribly old public house with parking in Italian city (8,6) RANDOLPH TURPIN

6 Decorative line lights up (5) SERIF

7 Lunatics he disturbed in Cape Canaveral? (6,4) LAUNCH SITE

8 Ken's theory about a group of islands off Scotland (3,7) THE ORKNEYS

9 Brood, remaining as a burden, do nothing (3,2,4,5) SIT ON ONE'S HANDS

13 What may be said before a meal in tip-top beanery's not half funny (3,7) BON APPETIT

14 Consider cautious (10) DELIBERATE

17 Partner in company left association (9) COLLEAGUE

21 Spar with small dainty person? Almost (5) SPRIT

22,23 Top English horror film (4,4) CAPE FEAR
From: kkotirao on Sat Jan 19 23:26:21 2008.

The grid is screwed-up at the bottom...........
NEVERTHELESS, YOU COMPLETED...CONGRATS ON YOUR PERSEVERANCE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jan 20 11:13:08 2008.

Hats off to anokha!
From: kkotirao on Sun Jan 20 23:38:42 2008.

1 Soft stick Duce broke and exhibited (8) P ROD UCED
5 Following the engineer with tongue cut off (6)
9 That�s how long one is functional (8)
10 Note: what you do with a note (4-2) POST IT
12 Abound in proper comeback (4)
13 When a guard is tasked to study entry secretively (6,4) SENTRY DUTY
15 If it is short, you don�t remember (6) MEMORY
17 Indian disciple the revolutionary young boy brought back (5) CHE LA
20 A small section of the Government is proficient (5) A DEPT
21 Swordsman involved in defence raid (6) FENCER
24 The sort of person a scorner is (10) DISDAINFUL
27 End-of-the-day time-out is near (4) NIGH(-T)
29 How lies the head that wears the crown, proverbially (6) UNEASY
30 When all the extras crowd in a film? (3,5) MOB SCENE
31 As used to address a male Sikh (6) SARDAR
32 Painstaking boss gets promises to pay (8) STUD IOUS
Down
1 Liking father, among others, coming up (6)
2 Counterpoised not on group (6)
3 Bear confined in Jaipur sanctuary (4) URSA
4 Cancel, before admitting a head of school (5) ERASE
6 Oriental actress on New York wood (5) E BO NY
7 One who walks in without permission (8)INTRUDER
8 Sailor�s kit got for a song? Talk up! (5,3)
11 Nearly stopping a kind of workers� strike (4-2) STAY ON
14 Defeat the superlative? (4) BEAT
16 Displease a cricket side to the extreme (6) OFF-END [2]
17 Mariners getting some terrific rewards (4)CREW
18 It takes a lot of biting to crack and eat them (4,4) HARD NUTS
19 People assert boldly by a section in clothes store (4,4)MEN S WEAR
22 One hundred and one gets core established for Roman philosopher (6) CI CERO
23 They may be in bed or they may be read (6) SHEETS
25 Disorganised, away from land (2,3)AT SEA
26 German submarine moving about (1-4)U-BOAT
28 Second-hand from American journalist (4) US ED
From: kkotirao on Sun Jan 20 23:47:10 2008.

5 Following the engineer with tongue cut off (6) BE HIND(-I)
9 That�s how long one is functional (8)
12 Abound in proper comeback (4)
Down
1 Liking father, among others, coming up (6)
2 Counterpoised not on group (6)
8 Sailor�s kit got for a song? Talk up! (5,3) DITTY BAG
From: anokha on Sun Jan 20 23:48:55 2008.

Thank you Kkotirao sir and pp ma'm!

ACROSS

5 Following the engineer with tongue cut off (6)
9 That�s how long one is functional (8) LIFESPAN
12 Abound in proper comeback (4) TEEM

Down

1 Liking father, among others, coming up (6) PALATE
2 Counterpoised not on group (6) OFFSET
8 Sailor�s kit got for a song? Talk up! (5,3)
From: kkotirao on Mon Jan 21 0:02:55 2008.

Good Anokha,
Just came to complete the grid..
Congrats
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jan 21 5:58:53 2008.

Well done, friends!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jan 21 22:24:22 2008.

Across

1 The kind of behaviour others may not want to follow (11)

9 I�d read differently about originally refreshing French philosopher (7)DERRIDA

10 Unrighteousness in India about girl containing damage (7)

11 What you may do with a chip again in sauce before eating? (2,3)RE DIP

12 Attracted by an unusual demeanour (9) ENAMOURED

13 Noise of car at roundtana? (5)

15 One is unfit to get these documents from a doctor (4,5)SICK NOTES

18 A fan beset roughly in annual celebration (9) BEANFEAST

21 Returned us with a man to an African country (5)SUDAN

22 As said to Mrs. Campbell in a 1968 film (5,4)BUONA SERA

24 March ends when this starts (5)APRIL

26 It may be used by downhill racers on their way to the top (3,4)

27 Naturally produced to make music? (7)

28 Lawbreakers take fellow to agents (11)

Down

1 A French-German article puts up boast on athlete�s protective wear (9)UNDERGARB

2 Hesitant Communist made a mistake (5)ERRED

3 Such a person is sure to be free from malefic influences (4,5)EVIL PROOF

4 Scheme set out to reach heavenly bodies (5)PLANETS

5 Language given a thrust by American investigators on the rise (7)

6 �Yes� to spectacles for lout (5)

7 Archive assessed and divided proportionally (3-5)

8 Leader of radicals to help in attack (4)

14 Harsh in accord formation (8)

16 Long act is about having a longing for familiar things (9)NOSTALGIC

17 They give people a protective layer when they are in the beach (9)

19 Instigation of a wager on Indian lake (7)

20 Kind of scribbling pad giving you loose sheets (43)

22 Warm yourself like in the book (4)

23 A team with Indian mantra reveals the truth (5)

25 English musician gets nothing after call (5)
From: anokha on Mon Jan 21 23:12:27 2008.

Across

1 The kind of behaviour others may not want to follow (11)

10 Unrighteousness in India about girl containing damage (7)

13 Noise of car at roundtana? (5) AUDIO

26 It may be used by downhill racers on their way to the top (3,4) SKI LIFT

27 Naturally produced to make music? (7) ORGANIC

28 Lawbreakers take fellow to agents (11) MALEFACTORS

Down

5 Language given a thrust by American investigators on the rise (7)

6 �Yes� to spectacles for lout (5)

7 Archive assessed and divided proportionally (3-5) PRO-RATED

8 Leader of radicals to help in attack (4)

14 Harsh in accord formation (8) DRACONIC

17 They give people a protective layer when they are in the beach (9) SUNBLOCKS

19 Instigation of a wager on Indian lake (7) ABETTAL

20 Kind of scribbling pad giving you loose sheets (43) TEAR OFF

22 Warm yourself like in the book (4) BASK?

23 A team with Indian mantra reveals the truth (5) AXIOM

25 English musician gets nothing after call (5) RINGO
From: anokha on Mon Jan 21 23:16:16 2008.

Across

1 The kind of behaviour others may not want to follow (11) UNEXEMPLARY

10 Unrighteousness in India about girl containing damage (7)

Down

5 Language given a thrust by American investigators on the rise (7) ARCHAIC

6 �Yes� to spectacles for lout (5) YAHOO

8 Leader of radicals to help in attack (4)
From: anokha on Mon Jan 21 23:19:06 2008.

Down

5 Language given a thrust by American investigators on the rise (7) ARCHAIC ARAMAIC
From: anokha on Mon Jan 21 23:26:02 2008.

ACROSS

10 Unrighteousness in India about girl containing damage (7) ADHARMA

Down

8 Leader of radicals to help in attack (4) RAID
From: kkotirao on Mon Jan 21 23:53:30 2008.

Good show by all, congrats!
22 Down is right. B(AS)K is the explanation.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jan 22 6:06:07 2008.

How interesting!
From: runa74 on Tue Jan 22 22:40:54 2008.

Across

1 A tie covering upper-class journalist was rich (8)

6 Hindu god of fire in magnification (4) AGNI

9 Where children would find many things to play with (6)

10 Log Nair split for decoration at doorstep in India (7) RANGOLI

13 It effects a complete turnaround (5-4) ABOUT TURN

14 Shows disdain for tailless lizard on top of the shed (5) GECKS

15 Consumes food (4) EATS

16 When dons riot, it may show crookedness (10) DISTORTION

19 Having entered into an agreement, had a desire to tuck in Indian bread (10) COVENANTED

21 Showing sincerity but not able to be obstinate (4)

24 French school (5)

25 They together form staff in any establishment (2-7) CO WORKERS

26 Weaken nun ever in a state of agitation (7) UNNERVE

27 Can it withhold admitting a fool? (6)

28 Tells a youth leader aboard (4) SAYS

29 Taking care to be rigid when Horace comes in without champion (8)

Down

2 Obliterate the head of baddies and see the broker (4,3)

3 Supply with latest information on state appointment (6)UPDATE

4 Blast mother with people (9)

5 A strain of sadness? (5)

7 Inch GOC into a tricky situation with an Italian dish (7) GNOCCHI

8 And is Rosy icy and nervous? It�s an oddity! (12)IDIOSYNCRASY

11 Script on Indian city I appended (6) NAGARI

12 No oil paintings of seascapes? (12)WATERCOLOURS

17 Kate now to run and act in South Korea�s national sport (9)TAEKWONDO

18 Make lovable finish, listener! (6) ENDEAR

20 What one fills when taking up a position and leaves when quitting (7) VACANCY

22 Opportunity for one to go in? (7) OPENING

23 Got agitated about some nonsense in the cave (6)

25 What is fallen when one is dejected? (5)CREST
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 22 22:54:08 2008.

Across

1 A tie covering upper-class journalist was rich (8) ABOUNDED
9 Where children would find many things to play with (6)
13 It effects a complete turnaround (5-4) ABOUT TURN ABOUT FACE
14 Shows disdain for tailless lizard on top of the shed (5) GECKS
21 Showing sincerity but not able to be obstinate (4)
24 French school (5) LYCEE
27 Can it withhold admitting a fool? (6)
29 Taking care to be rigid when Horace comes in without champion (8) T (HOR)OUGH
Down
2 Obliterate the head of baddies and see the broker (4,3) B LO TOUT
4 Blast mother with people (9) DAMNATION
5 A strain of sadness? (5) DIRGE
23 Got agitated about some nonsense in the cave (6) G (ROT)TO
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 22 22:57:32 2008.

Across
9 Where children would find many things to play with (6) TOYDOM?
14 Shows disdain for tailless lizard on top of the shed (5) GECKS
21 Showing sincerity but not able to be obstinate (4)
27 Can it withhold admitting a fool? (6) NUTPIN?
From: anokha on Tue Jan 22 23:08:19 2008.

ACROSS

27 Can it withhold admitting a fool? (6) NITWIT
From: anokha on Tue Jan 22 23:11:56 2008.

ACROSS

21 Showing sincerity but not able to be obstinate (4) DOUR?
From: kkotirao on Tue Jan 22 23:38:26 2008.

ACROSS

21 Showing sincerity but not able to be obstinate (4) DOUR?
DOUR is right. (-CAN)DOUR is the justification
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 23 6:13:05 2008.

Wonderful(,) friends!
From: runa74 on Wed Jan 23 22:05:34 2008.

Across

1 Writers touched upon pits caving in (4-4) FELT TIPS

5 Rub shoulders with philosopher dismissing engineers and wealthy person (6)

9 Little girl�s model cast off (7)

10 Such a person remains anonymous (7)

11 Declared no nuanced modification (9) ANNOUNCED

12 Card game fetches nothing to the doctor and engineer (5) OMBRE

13 Little boy big in recall, moreover (4) ALSO

14 Clear fury managed with seasoning in south Indian food (5,4)CURRY LEAF

17 Acute loss controlled; no use fighting over it! (4,5) LOST CAUSE

19 Part of church perhaps easy to be found in (4) APSE

23 Room for some high living (5) ATTIC

24 Went to pieces in it; aren�t wandering (9) ITINERANT

25 Perhaps not hers to abridge (7) SHORTEN

26 Weapons for the football club? (7) ARSENAL

27 Placing one in a mental distress (6)

28 These dishes come as a last course (8) DESSERTS

Down

1 Not that the vanishing cream makes one � � (4,4) FADE AWAY

2 See unhappy signs of what�s wasted in gambling (7) LOSINGS

3 Wildly shout about sinister, circular building (6)

4 Main interest before getting a job (13)PREOCCUPATION

6 What a football side might score to opponent�s advantage (3,5) OWN GOALS

7 Uneasy mania gripping Information Bureau in an African country (7) NAMIBIA

8 Man to obtain money allocated (6)

10 Minimise two foreign articles on one master confined in plantation (13) UNDERESTIMATE

15 Have on hand a great quantity in Californian city (8) STOCKTON

16 Words to instil confidence kept pals moving (3-5)PEP TALKS

18 Doesn�t choose to come in (4,3) OPTS OUT

20 In which one records appointments and to-do�s (7) PLANNER

21 Assembles a great many animals (6)

22 These documents allow occupation (6)
From: runa74 on Wed Jan 23 22:10:21 2008.

ACROSS

9 Little girl�s model cast off (7)DISPOSE

10 Such a person remains anonymous (7)UNNAMED
From: runa74 on Wed Jan 23 22:11:46 2008.

DOWN

22 These documents allow occupation (6) LEASES
From: kkotirao on Wed Jan 23 22:36:49 2008.

Across

5 Rub shoulders with philosopher dismissing engineers and wealthy person (6) HOBNOB
27 Placing one in a mental distress (6) SITING
Down
3 Wildly shout about sinister, circular building (6)
8 Man to obtain money allocated (6) BUDGET
21 Assembles a great many animals (6) MASSES
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 23 22:51:30 2008.

8 Man to obtain money allocated (6) BIDDER?
From: anokha on Wed Jan 23 22:51:56 2008.

DOWN

3 Wildly shout about sinister, circular building (6) THOLUS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 23 23:07:35 2008.

Wow for anokha's finishing touch!!!
From: kkotirao on Thu Jan 24 0:15:12 2008.

I too thought about THOLUS but found no immediate justification...
From: kkotirao on Thu Jan 24 22:35:29 2008.

1 Friend makes a noise about the champion (7) PAL A DIN

5 Close at hand is Barney, fidgeting (4-2) NEAR BY

9 I butt into a hideous horn. What an animal! (5) RHINO

10 Where sets after sets may be played out (9)WIMBLEDON

11 The French subject to wash clothes (7) LA UNDER

12 Cocaine and diamonds in frozen slush (4-3) SNOW ICE

13 Concerning woman town official (5) REEVE

14 Feeling of exhaustion dissenter suffers (9) TIREDNESS

16 Pocket companion in Latin (4,5) VADE MECUM

19 Capital to have account on remodelled car (5) AC CRA

21 Such sculptures abound in Mahabalipuram (4-3) ROCK CUT

23 Deeply emotional in the turbulent teens (7) INTENSE

24 Agitated menial in front of the young boy is provided with food (9) ALIMENTED

25 Direction to tennis player to get Elizabethan pamphleteer (5) N ASHE

26 Swindle money in mineral (6) GYP SUM

27 Hindu god at section of defensive fortification (7)RAM PART

Down

1 This will put the convict back in the cell (6,8) PAROLE REVERSAL

2 You don�t need to work when you�re at it (7) LEISURE

3 Gandhiji�s mantra in the ultimate freedom struggle (2,2,3) DO OR DIE

4 One with a fresh approach to the analytical study of literature (3,6) NEW CRITIC

5 Possible means of identification (5)NAMES

6 Such an account will not leave out anything (3-4) ALL TOLD

7 When stories might be read to children (7) BEDTIME

8 No exaggeration about what may be said in the subway (14)UNDERSTATEMENT

15 Stay with the up-and-coming Communist for rest (9) REMAIN DER

17 American lawyer firm about the thing an unknown gathered in brigandage (7) DA CO IT Y

18 Jeering songbirds? (7) MOCKERS

19 Shakespearean character having many a word for what�s opposite (7) ANTONY M

20 Act as an arranger of a card game (7) CANASTA

22 Emblem to be encountered on the way up (5) TO TEM
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jan 24 22:46:19 2008.

Fast feat, kkotirao!
From: anokha on Fri Jan 25 0:21:18 2008.

FANTASTIC, kkotirao sir!
From: temporary sori-Observer on Fri Jan 25 20:42:09 2008.

PP Ma'm
Kkotirao Sir
Time

Across
1 State I will be at one Mumbai suburb on the come-back trail (8) Illinois
5 About fifty surrendered and rolled (6) Foiled
10 Bird, rodents, bird (7) Titmice
11 Solution that goes into the pupil (7) Eyedrop
12 Circular march is involved in this Indian protest (6) Morcha
13 First booth apparently yields actor (8) Stallone
15 Legendary hero to measure time (4) Tell
16 Soldier, worker and father going around animal (5,5) Giant Panda
18 Where Dad is relocated with a double-graduate (5,5) Addis ababa
20 Girl doesn�t start song (4) Aria
23 Striking for money in Gujarat�s capital (8) Pounding
24 Apex meeting (6) Summit
26 Free for occupation once again? (7) Release
27 One learns and coaches a couple of Orientals (7) Trainee
28 The French to examine the most recent (6) Latest
29 At best, ET can provide for a quality check in software (4,4) Beta test

Down
1 Tell father in south India about student dress next to the skin (8,7) Intimate Apparel
2 Avoiding exaggeration about typo? (7) Literal
3 Sounds like a protesting horse (6) Neighs
4 Aide�s funny notion (4) Idea
6 Goes beyond the limit in Irungattukottai? (8) Overlaps
7 Drool an awful lot over fattening strip (7) Lardoon
8 Where you have floor-to-floor existence (6,9) Duplex apartment
9 Surviving, just making ends meet (7,2) Getting by
14 Stopped functioning as a musical group (9) Disbanded
17 You�re only second-hand to drive them (4,4) Used cars
19 Garment for TT? (7) Doublet
21 If this fails, one may get a ring back (7) Romance
22 It�s old history in Sanskrit (6) Purana
25 Small, yet troublesome eye ailment (4) Stye
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jan 25 22:46:25 2008.

Excellent, TN!

'kalyaaNa parisu'la Thangavelu pEsuRa vasanam njaapagam varuthu:'pOttiyila naan kalanthukittaa Egappatta pEr Emaanthu pOvaanga'!!!
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 25 23:37:53 2008.

Good to see you TN, Congrats on your show!
Busy watching tennis finals!
From: kkotirao on Fri Jan 25 23:47:39 2008.

5 About fifty surrendered and rolled (6) Foiled BOW(L)ED
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jan 25 23:56:49 2008.

Homers nod?!
From: temporary sori-Observer on Sat Jan 26 12:25:46 2008.

Kkotirao Sir
From: anokha on Sat Jan 26 21:53:22 2008.

Across

1 Enclosed form with note (6) FRAMED

5 Stand in calm lake (5)

9 Titan finally cut down (5) ATLAS

11 Brownish-grey horse, and where it's kept in Beds town? (9)

12 Language used by Everyman pointing to dog? (7,6) ENGLISH SETTER?

13 Nick young girl with short sword (7) CUTLASS

15 Take tea in dreary place with US painter (7) DUCHAMP

17 Notice one model is fat (7) ADIPOSE

18 What can make me a lord? (7) EARLDOM

19 Roger cottoned on (3,3,7)

23 Vehicle bought initially by relative, a bright red gem (9)

24 Advantage of dog having no lead (5)

25 Sculptor's second in bronze, Norse deity (5)

26 Drop of Scotch, enough to taste (6) SAMPLE

Down

2 Sage from Nagpur is Hindu (5) RISHI

3 Hurried date has me flustered (4,5) MADE HASTE

4 Perhaps reel in fish around noon (5) DOREE?

5 Scamper over to snap condition of vehicle (6,3)

6 I go over the Alps for dog licence (2,7,4)

7 Keel over in Staffs town (4)

8 Can live rough round a Spanish port (8) VALENCIA

10 Inclined to steal fine felt (5-8) LIGHT -------

14 Complete change of opinion concerning act (5-4) ABOUT-FACE

15 An ideal mix of people in drama meet abroad (5,4) DREAM TEAM

16 I look in cooking pot for a vegetable (8) PIMIENTO

20 Cheat house, mostly concealing clubs (5)

21 Young head of shopping precinct (5) SMALL?

22 Maple, one on top of rise (4) ACER?
From: kkotirao on Sat Jan 26 23:32:36 2008.

Across
5 Stand in calm lake (5)
11 Brownish-grey horse, and where it's kept in Beds town? (9)
12 Language used by Everyman pointing to dog? (7,6) ENGLISH SETTER
19 Roger cottoned on (3,3,7) GOT THE MESSAGE
23 Vehicle bought initially by relative, a bright red gem (9) CAR B UNCLE
24 Advantage of dog having no lead (5) (-B)ASSET
25 Sculptor's second in bronze, Norse deity (5) R ODIN
Down
4 Perhaps reel in fish(CADE) around noon (5) DOREE? DA(N)CE
5 Scamper over to snap condition of vehicle (6,3) ----- CAR
6 I go over the Alps for dog licence (2,7,4) ST BERNARD PASS
7 Keel over in Staffs town (4)
10 Inclined to steal fine felt (5-8) LIGHT FINGERED
14 Complete change of opinion concerning act (5-4) ABOUT-TURN
20 Cheat house, mostly concealing clubs (5) HOCUS
21 Young head of shopping precinct (5) S MALL
22 Maple, one on top of rise (4) ACER
From: anokha on Sat Jan 26 23:39:39 2008.

Nice, kkotirao sir!

Across

11 Brownish-grey horse, and where it's kept in Beds town? (9) DUNSTABLE
From: anokha on Sat Jan 26 23:46:50 2008.

Across
5 Stand in calm lake (5) EASEL
From: anokha on Sat Jan 26 23:48:17 2008.

Down

5 Scamper over to snap condition of vehicle (6,3) ----- CAR ESTATE CAR
From: kkotirao on Sat Jan 26 23:50:18 2008.

Across
Down
5 Scamper over to snap condition of vehicle (6,3) ESTATE CAR
7 Keel over in Staffs town (4)
From: kkotirao on Sat Jan 26 23:55:04 2008.

7 Keel over in Staffs town (4) LEEK
From: anokha on Sun Jan 27 0:00:10 2008.

...was struggling with LEEK - couldn't justify it??
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jan 27 0:01:24 2008.

Simply superb, duo!
From: Chaturvasi on Sun Jan 27 1:24:51 2008.

Re the clue with the answer LEEK

In crossword clues 'over' sometimes suggests reversal.

Here the compiler has given the reversal fodder gratis to the solver because 'keel over' is a shipping phrase.

In the clue, the def is a UK geographical reference. If it had been to the vegetable, perhaps it would have been solved more quickly.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jan 27 9:31:29 2008.

Thanx, C-Vasi! That is a brilliant explanation! We are lucky to have you at the helm in our delightful cwd journey!
From: anokha on Sun Jan 27 22:16:09 2008.

Thanks Vasi sir and PP ma'm! Traveling so trying to post from my blackberry. Hope this works!

ACROSS

1 HERMITAGE
6 MINIM
9 SOUND
10 SETTLED IN
11 ENDANGERED
12 SERF
14 DEMESNE
15 TREACLE
17 MANDATE
19 REIGNED
20 ALLY
22 SETTLE DOWN
25 INVERSION
26 THROB
27 NERVE
28 SPEEDWELL

DOWN

1 HASTE
2 ROUNDSMEN
3 INDONESIAN
4 AUSTERE
5 ENTREAT
6 MALI
7 NUDGE
8 MINEFIELD
13 REGIMENTED
14 DAMNATION
16 CONCOURSE
18 ENEMIES
19 RETINUE
21 LEVER
23 NOBEL
24 FREE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jan 27 22:57:55 2008.

Impressive work, anokha!

In full shape:

Across

1 Retreat from a Saint Petersburg museum (9)HERMITAGE

6 Longish note which may be read back (5)MINIM

9 Well founded sensation of hearing (5)SOUND

10 Quieten down when feeling at home (7,2)SETTLED IN

11 Tip over cross put in unsafe position (10)ENDANGERED

12 Pointlessly frees another slave (4)SERF

14 Daughter men see managing the estate (7)DEMESNE

15 The French cater to production of syrup by refining sugar (7)TREACLE

17 The authority to give a fellow time (7)MANDATE

19 Ted in Niger, surprisingly ruled well (7)REIGNED

20 Everyone in Yugoslavia join another State to cooperate for a purpose (4)ALLY

22 To sit back comfortably, hard seat needs, soft feathers (6,4)SETTLE DOWN

25 Acceptable translation and transposition (9)INVERSION

26 Beat strongly in response to some emotion (5)THROB

27 Daring to get a sensational vehicle (5)NERVE

28 Rush � flourishing plant (9)SPEEDWELL

Down

1 Confused he sat � but has to move quickly (5)HASTE

2 They deliver ammunition to the troops (9)ROUNDSMEN

3 One inn said to be renovated by an oriental (10)INDONESIAN

4 True sea change can be severe (7)AUSTERE

5 Beg for a change in the net rate (7)ENTREAT

6 Graduate over fifty one in an African country (4)MALI

7 Push gently to draw attention (5)NUDGE

8 Area containing many hazards (9)MINEFIELD

13 Organised into bodies of soldiers? (10)REGIMENTED

14 Blast! Mother has people coming (9)DAMNATION

16 Not in favour of race meeting (9)CONCOURSE

18 Hostile forces which are harmful (7)ENEMIES

19 Train picking one up in the heart of Greece (7)RETINUE

21 A beginner always imported pressure from the bar? (5)LEVER

23 Prize for a noble dissertation (5)NOBEL

24 Not bound by rules (4)FREE
From: kkotirao on Sun Jan 27 23:17:42 2008.

Appreciate your dedication Anokha!
From: kkotirao on Mon Jan 28 22:50:55 2008.

1 Though frustrated, desires to live somewhere (7) RESIDES

5 All the same, it suits some people (7)

10 Be a dog, work out in the wine bar (6) BODEGA

11 Spots the head�s indiscretion (8) RASH NESS

12 Nonsense to give alien a little ball (6) BULL ET

13 Comrade with strange ideas about fortification (8)PAL ISADE

14 Money lender certain to be in old city (6)U SURE R

15 Guard fed up at the end (6) DEF END

18 Editorial chief (6) READER

20 Steer awkwardly round a difficult problem (6) TEASER

23 A French wrote poetry for the whole system of things (8) UNI VERSE

25 Trial of equipment belonging to us (6) RIG OUR

26 Country makes appeal to see the doctor held by U.S. agents (8) COLOMBIA

27 Old man displays excessive fondness (6) DOTAGE?

28 Worker sent as orderly to the occupants (7) TENANTS

29 Fears mistakes made on end product (7) T ERRORS

Down

2 A major departure from the scripture (6) EXODUS

3 Thought is led without being considered perfect (9) IDEA LISED

4 Old performer claims rights too strictly (7) EX ACTOR

6 Got comfortable home and got ahead (7) NESTLED

7 Almost at the end (5)

8 Dwelling is rented out (8) RESIDENT*

9 Do the spadework in road construction (7,3,3) PREPARE THE WAY

16 Soldiers enter plane, a cargo carrier (9) FREIGHTER

17 Live with an East European who�s long and lean (8) BE AN POL E

19 Fashion arbiter of Welsh taste (7) RAREBIT

21 A game of cards � contract perhaps (7) ABRIDGE

22 Stuck around with hesitation, craving for food (6) HUNG ER

24 On the way, circle via lake, to meet her (5) VIOLA
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jan 28 22:59:29 2008.

5 All the same, it suits some people (7) UNIFORM
7 Almost at the end (5) FINIS

Very good start, kkotirao!
From: kkotirao on Mon Jan 28 23:39:52 2008.

GOOD FINIS, PP MADAM!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jan 28 23:40:52 2008.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jan 29 23:06:54 2008.

Across

1 Take a tip � don�t put the clock back! (4,3,6) KEEP THE CHANGE

8 Bloomer made by awfully mean individual (7) ANEMONE

9 Gave an excuse for failure (7)

11 O Neill�s character in cinema production (6)

13 Assistant to the Commanding Officer (8)ADJUTANT

15 Highly praise an old lot (5) EXTOL

16 Obscure egghead cuts another (7)

18 To provide lunch about 1.50 is obsequious (7) SERVILE

19 Bobby always dressed in wrinkled fabric (5)

21 Hard task master? (8)

23 Grand thing to conceal a chessman (6)KNIGHT

25 Previous head admits I need to make amends (7) EXPIATE

26 Additional delivery from an eccentric (7)

28 Commercial term evident as new? (13)ADVERTISEMENT

Down

2 A first principle in current heaters (7)ELEMENT{2}

3 In favour of a professional (3) PRO

4 Bounder employed by any bounder (4) HEEL

5 Ned and Charlie used it to shed light (10) CHANDELIER*

6 End encased in gold for so long (5)

7 Wry expression from serious champion (7)

8 Hymn that�s a proposal for marriage? (5,4,2)ABIDE WITH ME

10 Harmful to be tired out in the mind (11)DETRI MENTAL

12 The French bar has more than enough strength (5)

14 Pulling back and turning in (10)

17 Shelled nut from North America (5)

18 Saved contention over a certain point (7)SCRAPED

20 A light or heavy piece of wood (7)

22 States how old one is. It�s the custom (5)ADAGE

24 Records ship�s performance (4)

27 Stupid draught man (3)
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Jan 30 2:12:48 2008.

6 End encased in gold for so long (5) ADIEU
7 Wry expression from serious champion (7) GRIMACE
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Jan 30 2:17:07 2008.

9 Gave an excuse for failure (7) ALIBIED
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Jan 30 2:21:00 2008.

11 O Neill�s character in cinema production (6) ICEMAN
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Jan 30 2:24:19 2008.

12 The French bar has more than enough strength (5) ABLER
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 30 2:28:58 2008.

Hi, Punnaimaran! All those three answers got left out in my post!

16 Obscure egghead cuts another (7) ECLIPSE?
21 Hard task master? (8) HERCULES
26 Additional delivery from an eccentric (7) ODDBALL
24 Records ship�s performance (4) LOGS
27 Stupid draught man (3) DIM
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 30 2:30:16 2008.

Good going! Only 3 more!
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Jan 30 6:23:48 2008.

PP ma'am. Good to see you all after a long time. Just now came back from travelling and couldn't continue the grid in the morning.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 30 6:38:54 2008.

Nice tagline, Punnaimaran!
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Jan 30 7:22:56 2008.

Thank you ma'am.
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Jan 30 7:47:10 2008.

17 Shelled nut from North America (5) PECAN
19 Bobby always dressed in wrinkled fabric (5)CREPE
20 A light or heavy piece of wood (7)ENGRAIN?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 30 9:56:08 2008.

It must be ENGRAIN. But anno?

Congrats, Punnaimaran!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jan 30 23:26:22 2008.

Across

1 Just get there and prepare the house for repainting (6,4)

6 One hundred and forty five inches is room enough for prisoners (4)CELL

9 Inertia that�s pronounced in a fine golfer (7)

10 Painter to rent free ground for field of view (7)

12 Exponent backed workers� body proposing current disruption (5,3)POWER CUT

13 Motorway design oft repeated pattern (5)MOTIF

15 Spies get new vessels (5)

17 In charge dealt properly in similar fashion (9)IDENTICAL

19 An Oriental may shade quarters (9)CANTONESE?

21 More time to construct underground railway system (5)METRO

23 Away from the inside portion (5)OUTER

24 To be engaged in land reclamation makes a badly behaved youngster more mature (8)

27 Raise a liberal as a citizen of mid-east country (7)ISRAELI

28 No French clue rewritten included an elementary particle (7)NUCLEON

29 Possibly narrative of two cities (4) TALE

30 Dance after tea to Len�s playing (10)

Down

1 Only a flatfish (4)

2 Some Lutheran courageously showing resentment (7) RANCOUR

3 Hesitate to give employment to secretary (5) PAUSE

4 Firm harmonious sound of bells (4,5) CHIME

5 Tom and Lawrence fashion church cantata (5)

7 Case lit to find it resilient (7) ELASTIC

8 Poet is a don of high standing (10)LONGFELLOW

11 A head long thrust (7)

14 Ted�s action interrupted the story- teller (10)ANECDOTIST

16 Torment guide leader entering new course (7)

18 Morning call perhaps a big surprise (3,6)EYE OPENER

20 Laura takes books that are not fictitious (7) NATURAL

22 At that place the theatre was rebuilt (7)THEREAT

24 A sage becomes citizen of this country (5)

25 With corruption lure many to sordid gain (5)LUCRE

26 Coming immediately (4)ANON[/tscii]
From: temporary sori-Observer on Wed Jan 30 23:57:27 2008.

PP Ma'm
Kkotirao Sir

Across
1 Just get there and prepare the house for repainting (6,4) Scrape home
9 Inertia that�s pronounced in a fine golfer (7) Languor
10 Painter to rent free ground for field of view (7) Terrain
15 Spies get new vessels (5) Narks
24 To be engaged in land reclamation makes a badly behaved youngster more mature (8) Impolder
30. Dance after tea to Len�s playing (10) Charleston

Down
1 Only a flatfish (4) Sole
4 Firm harmonious sound of bells (4,5) Hard CHIME
5 Tom and Lawrence fashion church cantata (5) Motet
11 A head long thrust (7) Ramstam
16 Torment guide leader entering new course (7) Scourge
24 A sage becomes citizen of this country (5) Irish
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jan 31 0:24:03 2008.

aboorvamaay ingu varum aboorvamaana naNbarin aboorva aRivin veLippaadu!
From: Punnaimaran on Thu Jan 31 3:17:41 2008.

Well Done TSO !!!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jan 31 23:10:42 2008.

Across

1 Hound the boy for U.S. ten dollars (6)BEAGLE

4 Through with police of necessity (8)

10 Dashed codes to decipher (7) SCOOTED

11 Impractical person who has lost consciousness? (7)DREAMER

12 A bit of food set as trap (4) BAIT

13 Powerful device turned cars over (10)TRANSDUCER

16 A shady walk back by southern animals (6)

17 To relieve pain, men opt for round of opium drug (7)

20 One short day is left � have fun (7)

21 Feel ambition but get false praise (6)ASPIRE

24 The servant, given money, let the man try to break in (10)

25 Urges the raising of certain food (4)EGGS

27 Document produced in court as evidence (7)

29 Writer going to Jerusalem gets a living allowance (7) PENSION

30 The gilt�s been replaced, being the most delicate (8) LIGHTEST

31 Left for example to finish a story (6) LEGEND

Down

1 Game for a dance at the depot (8)BASEBALL

2 Form an ambition to conceal love. It�s anathema (11)ABOMINATION

3 A set of things offered for sale (4)LOTS

5 Calm down when put in peril (8)ENDANGER

6 It may naturally run out at harvest time (5,5)

7 Gunner to master rough thrust (3)

8 Bishop sore at the wrongdoings (6)ERRORS

9 Dare to love and revere intensely (5)ADORE

14 When the shouting has to stop (7,4)CLOSING TIME

15 Bloodthirsty member of the team? (7,3)

18 Favour sometime steps for the passage of a motion (8)

19 A red nose requires treatment, it�s argued (8)REASONED

22 How�s that for a gentle ringing? (6)APPEAL

23 Proceeds with difficulty with an injured leg (5) LIMPS

26 Poker stake put down before the deal (4)

28 Hole in a bog (3)[/tscii]
From: anokha on Fri Feb 1 1:06:02 2008.

...just got back from my travels, little jetlagged! Re your comment from few days ago kkotirao sir - it was more boredom than anything else!!!!!

Across

4 Through with police of necessity (8) PERFORCE

13 Powerful device turned cars over (10) TRANSDUCER

16 A shady walk back by southern animals (6)

17 To relieve pain, men opt for round of opium drug (7)

20 One short day is left � have fun (7)

24 The servant, given money, let the man try to break in (10)

27 Document produced in court as evidence (7) EXHIBIT

Down

6 It may naturally run out at harvest time (5,5) FIELD ------- ?

7 Gunner to master rough thrust (3) RAM

15 Bloodthirsty member of the team? (7,3) VAMPIRE BAT?

18 Favour sometime steps for the passage of a motion (8)

26 Poker stake put down before the deal (4) ANTE

28 Hole in a bog (3) HOG?
From: anokha on Fri Feb 1 1:32:26 2008.

ACROSS

16 A shady walk back by southern animals (6) LLAMAS
From: anokha on Fri Feb 1 1:34:49 2008.

ACROSS

20 One short day is left � have fun (7) DISPART?
From: anokha on Fri Feb 1 21:03:42 2008.

Across

1 Informed on what the customer did (7) SHOPPED

5 They go along with kinky corsets (7) ESCORTS

9 A mariner in a puzzled state? (2,3) AN EEL?

10 Warder of the Tower of London (9) BEEFEATER

11 Capture a Greek rebel with mineral (6)

12 Began accepting cash, and that caused alarm (8) STARTLED

14 Time to hire new items belonging to them (5) THEIR

15 Getting more confident about split, give up (9) SURRENDER

18 Going over bungles in retreat (9) REITERANT

20 Inferior alien taken as a police trainee (5) CADET

22 Numbers of males run � after a fashion (8) NUMERALS

24 Jo arranges a van for the American Indian (6) NAVAJO

26 Eyeglasses gentler to adjust (9) LORGNETTE

27 She can be a lion in disguise (5) ILONA / INOLA

28 Joint stakes (7) SKEWERS

29 Unable to distinguish art from tart (2,5) NO TASTE

Down

1 Butcher displaying singular merriment (9) SLAUGHTER

2 Watch critically to ascertain a fact (7) OVERSEE

3 Enter plea to restore leafy feature of London, say (5,4) ---- TREE

4 Made an IOU for a bet with daughter (4) DEBT

5 Adults generally choose to speak out (10) ELECTORATE

6 Many care to be free from guilt (5) CLEAR

7 Flustered Lieutenant to trade carelessly (7) RATTLED

8 Rides a horse born of a thoroughbred (5) SIRED

13 Realises it represents people from a troubled area (10) ISRAELITES

16 Christian sacrament involves such a rite (9) EUCHARIST

17 Share out the drink, giving an explanation (9) RATIONALE

19 Deeply involve over a point to make one simmer (7) IMMERSE

21 A second order of clergy (7) DEACONS

22 Wipes out (5) NULLS

23 Limits the area for stock (5) RANGE

25 Poor but have good intentions (4) MEAN
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Feb 1 23:03:30 2008.

9 A mariner in a puzzled state? (2,3)AT SEA
2 Watch critically to ascertain a fact (7)OBSERVE
3 Enter plea to restore leafy feature of London, say (5,4)PLANE TREE?
From: kkotirao on Sat Feb 2 0:03:27 2008.

BACK AGAIN
Across
11 Capture a Greek rebel with mineral (6) GARNET
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Feb 2 0:22:43 2008.

A gem finish, kkotirao!
From: anokha on Sat Feb 2 18:15:59 2008.

Across

1 Strangers so flip sporting an item of jewellery (6,2,6) STRING OF PEARLS

9 Erotic dancing by English set (7) COTERIE

10 Clear master? (3,4) GET OVER

11 Girl from Bognor, a hairdresser (5) NORAH

12 Son and good girl getting a timepiece (9) SANDGLASS

13 Moved up after reins loosened (5) RISEN

15 In Greece, see bizarre death of Mafia boss (9) GODFATHER

18 We rectors relaxing in cathedral city (9) WORCESTER

19 Little Henry's an actor (5) HINES

20 Star-shaped figure a gent foolishly tossed into baby carriage (9) PENTAGRAM

22 Faze someone like Trygve Lie? (5) UNMAN

24 One may hold a driver on course (4,3) GOLF BAG

25 Winning drunk could make one edgy (7) UPTIGHT

26 Dare say attach� developed film (1,3,2,3,5) A DAY AT THE RACES
Down

1 Rugby players in back line (6,3) SECOND ROW

2 Such as turns up and down? (5) ROTOR

3 Wrath over convent supporting British statesman's book (10,5) NORTHANGER ABBEY

4 Innocent mistake concerning visual range (9) OVERSIGHT

5 A leader in Gnosticism coming in to critcise heathen (5) PAGAN

6 Nervously run through a tape with a stage-door Johnny type? (9,6) AUTOGRAPH HUNTER

7 Valiant, he shot monster (9) LEVIATHAN

8 Girl, one employed by Internal Revenue Service (4) IRIS

14 Peculiar, failing to finish - was in the lead, then choked (9) STRANGLED

16 Move rapidly, sitting on trap in Devon resort (9) DARTMOUTH

17 Odd reason set reverberates (9) RESONATES

20 Messenger boy at wedding (4) PAGE

21 Run out to pick up compiler of reference work (5) ROGET

23 Witchcraft is wonderful (5) MAGIC
From: kkotirao on Sat Feb 2 23:40:09 2008.

Good show Anokha, congrats
From: kkotirao on Sat Feb 2 23:45:58 2008.

19 Little Henry's an actor (5) HINES HANKS?
From: anokha on Sun Feb 3 1:26:22 2008.

Thank you, kkotirao sir! Always appreciate your encouragement.......
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 3 22:26:22 2008.

1 Do out of a note with cunning (7) EXECUTE
5 Gun carried by regulars and volunteers for main contest (7) REGATTA
9 The estate key men see distributed (7) DEMESNE
10 A contract based on marine map is taken with hesitation (7) CHART ER
11 Wife and a woman (5) WANDA
12 Well patients do not need it (9) TREATMENT
13 Five hundred IS the price for release (9) D IS CHARGE
15 Tables for writing and reading (5) DESKS
16 Difficult to bite a card (5) ACRID
18 Capital fellows � in pairs, as required (9) PARISIANS
21 Inner gate conceals mandarin (9) TANGERINE
24 Light cavalryman Hal could have been caught by one in France (5) UHLAN
25 Subjugate East Balkans inhabitant in the North East (7) ENSLAVE
26 Responses to doubts (7) ANSWERS
26 Made poems for ten sons (7) SONNETS
27 Calms down lawyer with a quarter to right the setback (7) SEDATES
Down
1 Aim to love and marry if given a grant (7) ENDOWED
2 Hesitates over pit on finding stoats� fur (7) ER MINES
3 A French male the cads molested is not hurt (9) UN SCATHED
4 Held by college lecturers due to take up appointments (5) ELECT
5 Disturbance always caused by a fraudster (9) RACKET EER
6 Greek worker gets an allowance (5) GR ANT
7 Threatens to fall by walking unsteadily (7) TOTTERS
8 Abstainer has to steer around, to charge air or carbon dioxide (7) AERATES
14 Restorers who go and get married again? (9) REPAIRERS
15 Expressed disgust at being talked about (9) DISCUSSED
16 Stage performer caught sapper harboured by a dope (7) ACTRESS
17 Continues to vociferate �The worker�s in the right, boy!� (5,2) R ANT S ON
19 I lament disablement! (7) AILMENT
20 They cause the inflamed nose to drip incessantly (7) SINUSES
22 To slip away Eve has to take in the present (5) EV AD E
23 Same ten assembled for brief tests (5) EXAMS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Feb 3 23:05:49 2008.

Lucky, early bird!
From: anokha on Sun Feb 3 23:20:42 2008.

Nice work as always, kkotirao sir! Got caught on the Superbowl here!
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 3 23:35:28 2008.

Thanks all, especially to Anokha for giving chance!
From: kkotirao on Mon Feb 4 22:40:58 2008.

1 Attacks Sind and clues clarity (9) LUCIDNESS
6 No point in being harsh to break up (5) SEVER(-E)
9 Partly imbibed the French holy book (5) BIB LE
10 Short-tempered volcanic attribute? (9) HOT HEADED
11 Forced Luis to include unknown Roman on vessel (7) UTENSIL
12 Loud score composed for mural (6) FRESCO
14 Be included in abnormally dim set (5) IMBED
15 Posh car driven around university returns with easy success in team competition (5,4) RELAY RACE
17 Bound, say, by Lawrence in struggle for low-lying coastal land (9) TIDEWATER
19 Leaf fluttering on a flagpole (5) MAPLE
20 Metal sickle, with its top replaced by a nail head, undergoes final twist (6) NICKEL
22 Piercing cry from Stanley Clarke leads to mad cheer (7) SCREECH
24 Hunch in instruction fee (9) INTUITION
25 Holy book (5) KORAN
26 Distinctive spirit surrounding hot unstable Spanish website (5) ETHOS
27 Flowering plants in tropical storms, ones replaced with manse bloomers (9) CYCL [-ONES] AMENS
Down
1 British party invites trouble with the English in requiring large workforce (6-9)LABOUR INTENSIVE
2 Muddled in Jacob Web Bedding Mart (9) COBWEBBED
3 Clothed and drafted to export liquid fat in Oriental ship (7) DR [-AFT] E SS ED
4 Thrill felt by former partner with broken heart about Ali�s return (10) EX H ILA RATE
5 Fill partial return on net assets (4) SATE
6 Result of war: BSE crashes before you start to place strong belief in it (5,2) SWEAR BY
7 Starting vocational education (divine and sacred) with holy books (5) VEDAS
8 Orphan steroid Pele abused in the absence of PR communication devices (15)RADIOTELEPHONES
13 Radical minting coins generates frequencies above audible sound range (10)ULTRA SONIC
16 Keep the medico at bay with this daily dose source (5,4) APPLE TREE
18 Sew vile stitching for beetles (7) WEEVILS
19 Old German currency that Abel and Kane initially return for former Finnish tender (7) MARKKAA
21 Apprehend drawback not readily evident (5) CATCH
23 Circular plate is dirty: try cleaning out with soap cerate initially (4) DISC
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Feb 4 22:52:27 2008.

Marvellous, kkotirao!
From: anokha on Mon Feb 4 23:16:39 2008.

Nice, kkotirao sir!
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 5 0:46:53 2008.

A BIG THANKS, FOR THE SECOND OPPORTUNITY!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Feb 5 23:08:38 2008.

Across

1 Incendiary call to include a fresh rose bulb (6-7) RABBLE ROUSING

9 Heavenly creations carried out elsewhere (9)MARRIAGES

10 Being distant is not right in an act (5)

11 Articles on railway around Switzerland lead to lawlessness (7) ANARCHY

13 Break up once I am showered eulogies (7)ENCOMIA

14 Some qualms in accommodating peer (5) EQUAL

15 Navigational device made from gold to return to initial location in Punjab (9)AUTOPILOT

17 Dealership right, one granted by the government (9)

18 Light repast for semi-aquatic rodent, say (5)

20 Protein that Balu cooks as part of an experiment (7)ALBUMIN

22 Round girl in Connecticut to ham it up (7)

23 Cotton fabric for a Greek character and some Norwegians (5)

24 Fracas at brothel engagement (9) BETROTHAL

26 Fortifications sent men scurrying around ditch//trench (13)ENTRENCHMENTS

Down

1 Some commuters return in a rage for ransacking (7)RAMPAGE

2 Voracious fish found by Cuba radar malfunction (9) BARRACUDA

3 Coronal found in chamomile inflorescence (3)

4 Bug squashed in railway sport (5) RUGBY

5 Draw out the tune he has composed (9)

6 In a BSE crash, place an upper limit that the French find unavoidable (11)

7 Dress a newlywed, say (5)GROOM

8 Scholastic takes up holy book after the Spanish disembark from pleasure boats (6)

12 No point in loud music after icy company meeting start provides little solace (4,7)COLD COMFORT

15 A right, say, can be negotiable (9)ALIENABLE

16 Massive and terribly vile article//an includes crumpled hat (9)LEVIATHAN

17 Intended pointless provision of funds (6)

19 Frightens the French involved in false start (7)

21 Start of beautiful journey for a newlywed, say (5)BRIDE

22 Visual topic deviation (5)OPTIC

25 German physicist enunciates Sanskrit mantra on the radio (3) OHM
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Feb 6 2:49:57 2008.

5 Draw out the tune he has composed (9)UNSHEATHE
17 Intended pointless provision of funds (6) FIANCE
23Ac Cotton fabric for a Greek character and some Norwegians (5)CHINO
17Ac Dealership right, one granted by the government (9) FRANCHISE
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 6 3:05:05 2008.

COULDN'T COMPLETE DUE TO BROADBAND CONNECTION FAILURE
Across
10 Being distant is not right in an act (5) EMOTE
18 Light repast for semi-aquatic rodent, say (5) BEVER
22 Round girl in Connecticut to ham it up (7) O VERA CT
Down
3 Coronal found in chamomile inflorescence (3) LEI
6 In a BSE crash, place an upper limit that the French find unavoidable (11) INESCAPABLE
8 Scholastic takes up holy book after the Spanish disembark from pleasure boats (6) PEDANT
19 Frightens the French involved in false start (7) RATTLES
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Feb 6 3:15:12 2008.

22 Round girl in Connecticut to ham it up (7) OVERACT
From: Punnaimaran on Wed Feb 6 3:16:41 2008.

kkrao, Sorry for the simultaneous post.
From: anokha on Wed Feb 6 15:44:29 2008.

..... just for the record - had nothing to do with kkotirao sir's broadband problem

Nice work, everyone!
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 6 23:32:29 2008.

Across

1 No point in doubter (single) boarding ship at 10:00 showing incredulity (10) SKEPTICISM

6 Deliver and blow over (4) BOWL

10 Regret coming back after tea at the university to very loud music and drive around (9) CHA U FF EUR

11 Snare up North for headless elk (5) N (-M)OOSE

12 Early Renaissance idealist sculpting paper hare needs illumination, say (3-10) PRE-RAPHAE LITE

14 Rough celluloid pugilist (5) ROCKY

15 Climber accommodates a period of fasting for sweetheart (9) V(A LENT) INE

17 Irritate and shift to replace champion(ace) with ease (9) DISPL (-ACE) EASE

21 Sale offer for sound property necessary for cricket (5) PITCH

22 Greek website placing a bar on rolling dice: an indication of visual communication (7,6) GRAPHIC DESIGN

24 Run around for gold in Micronesian island (5)NAURU

25 The facts about loss of form in etiquette requirements (9) REALITIES

26 Crown of seasoned minced meat (4) PATE

27 Official communication bearer, possibly (10) LETTERHEAD

Down

1 Military formation of unwell officers (4,6) SICK PARADE

2 Riotous scene about broken vase fades away (9)EVANESCES

3 Petty quarrel over article from unknown glass artist (7) TIFF AN Y

4 Dramatist and revolutionary leader (Hong Kong returned) starts official visits (7) CHE KH OV

5 Characterised by fantastic imagery from Big Sur realty (7)SURREAL

7 Round area of screening gas (5) O ZONE

8 Place that is in the London Underground (4)

9 Countryman returns help in hostel (6) IN(DIA)N

13 Equipped with machines to forge chains involved in hold back (10) MECHANISED

16 One Inuit vet in trouble for being non-rational (9)INTUITIVE

18 Association down with fever after the Spanish return (6) LE<- AGUE

19 Confused Theresa with the source of the first man in Norse mythology (3,4) ASH TREE

20 Cast a spell on the English over tea book (7) EN CHA NT

21 The chancellor is right about empire-building (7) PREMIER

22 Noise produced by broken urn carried in Grand Trunk Express (5) G RUN T

23 Pans out for a photograph (4) SNAP
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 6 23:33:33 2008.

8 Place that is in the London Underground (4) L IE U
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Feb 7 0:33:04 2008.

Fast work, kkotirao! My broadband connection is also irking me a lot!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Feb 7 22:33:56 2008.

1 Virginia is advanced a Disney production on occasion to exchange affection tokens (10,3) VA LENT INES DAY

9 Relative to make up with us inside (5)

10 Groomed spineless Penn detainees in disguise (8)

11 Remove slice of coffeecake (3)

12 Rose, say, to grind reportedly (6)

13 Visual about ear damage characteristic of a musical drama (8)OPERATIC

14 Rodent, a grassland hound? (7,3)PRAIRIE DOG

17 Managed to get rid of middlemen in obtaining printed greeting (4)

18 Emotion found in a tennis scoreline? (4)LOVE

19 Run to replace soldier returning with alien herald (10)FORERUNNER

21 Argue ceramics can produce sugar-less dessert (3,5)ICE CREAM

23 Discovered Russian website to swap duck merchandise (6)

25 Graphics featured in Star Trek (3)

26 Placement of Line of Control bordering country is pointless (8)LOCATION

27 Spoil reform to accommodate unknown plants (6)

28 These may be the source of wet rumblings and flashes (13)THUNDERCLOUDS

Down

2 American capital tax on island (5)

3 Turkey originally put in relish we cook is old (9)

4 Number or musical pitch (5)TENOR

5 Inedible supermarket tags? (3-4)NON FOOD

6 No publicity(ad) for vegan scared awfully by hyena, say (9) SCAVENGER

7 Dry organisation entertains some parents on field (5)

8 Lineage of political leader, one involved in degree doctoring (8) PEDIGREE

15 Such a plant may yield underground victuals (4,4)

16 Word modulation file Nixon destroyed (9) INFLEXION

17 Voice study to include ultra-radical not socially acceptable (9)

20 Crumpled can in city court (7) ROMANCE

22 Train carriage (5) COACH

23 Beds stacked up to accommodate one unruffled by emotions (5)STOIC

24 His arrow may cause an emotional fall (5) CUPID
From: anokha on Thu Feb 7 22:49:12 2008.

ACROSS

9 Relative to make up with us inside (5) COUSIN

10 Groomed spineless Penn detainees in disguise (8) NEATENED

11 Remove slice of coffeecake (3) OFF

12 Rose, say, to grind reportedly (6) FLOWER

17 Managed to get rid of middlemen in obtaining printed greeting (4) CARD

23 Discovered Russian website to swap duck merchandise (6) STRUCK

25 Graphics featured in Star Trek (3) ART

27 Spoil reform to accommodate unknown plants (6) OXLIPS

Down

2 American capital tax on island (5) ATOLL

3 Turkey originally put in relish we cook is old (9) ERS T WHILE

7 Dry organisation entertains some parents on field (5) A REN A

15 Such a plant may yield underground victuals (4,4) ROOT CROP

17 Voice study to include ultra-radical not socially acceptable (9) CONTRALTO

Sorry, kkotirao sir - was having withdrawal symptoms
From: kkotirao on Thu Feb 7 22:51:54 2008.

9 Relative to make up with us inside (5) COUSIN
10 Groomed spineless Penn detainees in disguise (8) NEATENED
11 Remove slice of coffeecake (3) OFF
12 Rose, say, to grind reportedly (6)
17 Managed to get rid of middlemen in obtaining printed greeting (4) CARD
23 Discovered Russian website to swap duck merchandise (6) STRUCK
25 Graphics featured in Star Trek (3) ART
27 Spoil reform to accommodate unknown plants (6) OXLIPS
Down
2 American capital tax on island (5)
3 Turkey originally put in relish we cook is old (9) ERSTWHILE
7 Dry organisation entertains some parents on field (5) ARENA
15 Such a plant may yield underground victuals (4,4) ROOT CROP
17 Voice study to include ultra-radical not socially acceptable (9) CONTRALTO
From: kkotirao on Thu Feb 7 22:54:08 2008.

CONGRATS ANOKHA, FOR "A TOLL" TAKEN ON US!
COME OUT OF YOUR SYMPTOMS AND BE THE FIRST TO APPEAR HERE
From: anokha on Thu Feb 7 23:00:13 2008.

Thank you, kkotirao sir! Given the time advantage I have, it is only fair that I not post first and give other people a chance (such as Punnaimaran in Dubai).

I will post first only on Sundays IF I am able to crack it fully or at least 90%.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Feb 8 6:16:57 2008.

Vying with each other in generosity TOO!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Feb 8 23:43:10 2008.

Across

1 Hobbyist who would step on a district administrator (5,9)STAMP COLLECTOR

8 Important song rendered by Srikanth emotionally (6) ANTHEM

9 Deep blue colour seen in an eastern nuclear explosion (8) CERULEAN

11 Mexican dish in a large hacienda, as ordered (9) ENCHILADA

12 Article in Emergency Room used in surgery (5) ETHER

13 Say no to a downturn (7)DECLINE

15 Scattered but can be used if treated with a bit of finesse (7)

17 Small American girl immortalised in an old song (7)SUSANNA

19 Sweetener, but not quite a refined one (7)JAGGERY

21 The preacher must have lost his head to commit this crime (5)ARSON

23 With black magic, Rau materialises a resin (3,6) GUM ARABIC

25 "America is God�s � ..." (Zangwill, The Melting Pot) (8)CRUCIBLE

26 A flatfish not lacking oxygen in a strait of the English Channel (6)

27 They make bets on changing, the reason being ditto (2,3,4,5)BY THE SAME TOKEN

Down

1 Reportedly find marijuana in marine alga (7)SEAWEED

2 A Mexican Indian in La Paz Tec//hnical University (5) AZTEC

3 Accuracy in price is no oddity (9) PRECISION

4 Name of islands given by old general, an attraction in retrospect (7)

5 Husband and wife left out in a two-door vehicle (5) COUPE

6 No closed doors in this party? (4,5) OPEN HOUSE

7 False peacekeepers? Honestly! (6)UNTRUE

10 Secure place for valuables (4)SAFE

14 A detailed account of developments in law suits over failed duty (4,5)CASE STUDY

16 To understand the future, I go travelling (6,3)

17 A brief spell for Poles at church (6) SNATCH

18 Prayers for spiritual beings around university (7)

19 Crush black, upright member, part of door (4)JAMB

20 Aunty, travelling around California, gets to a part of Central America (7)

22 Animal cry heard from a barn eight metres away (5)NEIGH

24 A crack that gets the snooker game going (5)
From: anokha on Fri Feb 8 23:55:50 2008.

Across

15 Scattered but can be used if treated with a bit of finesse (7) DIFFUSE

26 A flatfish not lacking oxygen in a strait of the English Channel (6) SOLENT

Down

4 Name of islands given by old general, an attraction in retrospect (7) LEEWARD

16 To understand the future, I go travelling (6,3) FIGURE OUT

18 Prayers for spiritual beings around university (7) ANGELUS

20 Aunty, travelling around California, gets to a part of Central America (7) YUCATAN

24 A crack that gets the snooker game going (5) BREAK
From: kkotirao on Sat Feb 9 2:42:19 2008.

CONGRATS ALL!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Feb 9 4:51:33 2008.

A verry happy pastime!
From: kkotirao on Sat Feb 9 22:56:06 2008.

Across

1 Turn round quickly? We will, audibly (5) WHEEL

4 Fixed food on Sunday (5) [B]STUCK?

9 Sea eagles on the Chinese porcelain � method used identifies author (6,9) ERNEST HEMINGWAY

10 Amusing Colonel drinking mineral (7) CO MICA L

11 Subject to work experience (7) UNDERGO

12 Unwell, a pair outside with a person providing reliable support (6) PILLAR

13 Diane�s answer is to split up (8) DIS SOLVE

16 Reportedly struggled against misfortunes in US Army post (4,4)

17 Mount beast of burden to cross river (6) CARMEL

20 At home, row about constant prejudice (7) IN C LINE

22 People in costume (7)

23 Newly-formed street band likes giving pleasure (4,3,8)

24 Very gradually move head of Lenin and stand (5) EASE L

25 More than one spoke with one on wireless, endlessly (5) RADI I

Down

1 Witty remark made by prudent expert (9) WISECRACK

2 Give out beer former husband brought over (6) EX H ALE

3 Vehicle clipped in French district (8) LIMOUSIN

4 Some hypocrisy, no doubt, in church council (5) SYNOD

5 Presumably a social climber must be like a member of the jet set? (8,6)

6 Message seen by locker is of fundamental importance (7) KEY NOTE

7 Drinking vessel made of copper found in churned up peat (6) TEA CU P

8 Film creature with nuts (6,8) ANIMAL CRACKERS

14 Type of cheaply made western pasta (9) SPAGHETTI

15 Bullfighter to study what�s gory in the middle? (8) TO READ OR

16 One may be thrown if beer�s off (7) FRISBEE

18 Most recent Los Angeles trial (6) LA TEST

19 Excellent or very bad? (6)

21 Amongst criminal lawyers everything counted (2,3) IN ALL
From: kkotirao on Sat Feb 9 23:18:41 2008.

Across

4 Fixed food on Sunday (5) [B]STUCK
16 Reportedly struggled against misfortunes in US Army post (4,4)
22 People in costume (7) IN HABIT
23 Newly-formed street band likes giving pleasure (4,3,8)
Down
5 Presumably a social climber must be like a member of the jet set? (8,6) UPWARDLY MOBILE
19 Excellent or very bad? (6)
From: kkotirao on Sat Feb 9 23:21:56 2008.

Across
16 Reportedly struggled against misfortunes in US Army post (4,4)
23 Newly-formed street band likes giving pleasure (4,3,8) BEER AND SKITTLES
Down
19 Excellent or very bad? (6)
From: kkotirao on Sat Feb 9 23:29:36 2008.

Across
16 Reportedly struggled against misfortunes in US Army post (4,4)
Down
19 Excellent or very bad? (6) WICKED
From: kkotirao on Sat Feb 9 23:30:59 2008.

Across
16 Reportedly struggled against misfortunes in US Army post (4,4) FORT KNOX
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Feb 9 23:56:54 2008.

Perseverance, thy name is kkotirao!
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 10 0:33:36 2008.

Thanks PP madam, I am deeply honoured!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Feb 10 0:34:41 2008.

A well-deserved tribute!
From: anokha on Sun Feb 10 20:40:48 2008.

I second PP ma'm! Absolutely knock-out performance, kkotirao sir!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Feb 10 22:39:57 2008.

Across

1 A character that symbolises a point in a commercial (9)

5 Language used in suburban tunes (5) BANTU

8 Put on clothes when showing such personal interest (6)

9 Caught on shore, running for a glass of sherry (8)

11 Stopper from an Irish city (4)CORK

12 Birds that go in dancing, with fires all around (10)

14 Fastener that is heard to make you flee (1-4)

15 A hero of the Reformation subsequently took in one thousand (7)

16 Final moves on board (7)

17 What may be found on the beach and in a ship (5)

19 Resident at home, worker contains a possible addiction (10)

20 Swimming pool provides a cover, love! (4)

22 A rude man, hotheaded is, however, safe and sound (8)

23 Session with spirit or spirits? (6)SEANCE

24 Right of admission for a racehorse perhaps (5)

25 In the Nilgiris, it could be where a Great Dane was let loose (3,6) TEA GARDEN

Down

1 A note as a substitute for a recommendation (6)

2 Make a collection for pandas, those hurt badly (4,5,3,3)

3 Grass found in a wind instrument (4)REED

4 Changing half into 0.5 (12)DECIMALISING

5 Britain has quality building material (10)

6 Nobody died accepting a fee from such a junior kind of officer (3-12)

7 One who advances is purer somehow (7) UPRISER

10 Abuse of the ailing followed by medical attention (3-9)

13 A plant that Lorry began developing (10)

16 Record treatment covering one bon vivant (7) EPICURE

18 Fashionable way of operating followed by British sailors (6)

21 Greek character included in the alphabet although belatedly (4)BETA
From: anokha on Sun Feb 10 22:46:32 2008.

Across

1 A character that symbolises a point in a commercial (9) AMPERSAND

8 Put on clothes when showing such personal interest (6) VESTED

9 Caught on shore, running for a glass of sherry (8) SCHOONER

12 Birds that go in dancing, with fires all around (10) FLAMINGOES

14 Fastener that is heard to make you flee (1-4) U-BOAT

15 A hero of the Reformation subsequently took in one thousand (7) LATIMER

16 Final moves on board (7) ENDGAME

17 What may be found on the beach and in a ship (5) SANDS

19 Resident at home, worker contains a possible addiction (10) INHABITANT

20 Swimming pool provides a cover, love! (4) LIDO

22 A rude man, hotheaded is, however, safe and sound (8) UNHARMED

24 Right of admission for a racehorse perhaps (5) ENTRY

Down

1 A note as a substitute for a recommendation (6) ADVICE

2 Make a collection for pandas, those hurt badly (4,5,3,3) PASS ROUND THE HAT

5 Britain has quality building material (10) BROWNSTONE

6 Nobody died accepting a fee from such a junior kind of officer (3-12) NON-COMMISSIONED

10 Abuse of the ailing followed by medical attention (3-9) ILL-TREATMENT

13 A plant that Lorry began developing (10) LOGANBERRY

18 Fashionable way of operating followed by British sailors (6) MODERN
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Feb 10 23:07:08 2008.

Astonishing knowledge, anokha! Many of the answers today are from regions beyond my ken!
From: kkotirao on Mon Feb 11 11:49:57 2008.

Couldn't look into today's paper as I was out of Hyd...Just returned.
Congrats to all!
From: anokha on Mon Feb 11 20:44:37 2008.

Thank you, PP ma'm! I am quite humbled. Not deserving of such high praise. Made one mistake with U-BOLT. KKotirao sir would have definitely corrected it. He always gets it right!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Feb 11 22:26:34 2008.

Across

1 Taking away a specialty of Holmes (9)DEDUCTION

5 Lookalike produced in a chlorine unit (5)CLONE

8 Buying and selling is a profession (8)BUSINESS

9 Literary work edited and recorded (6)BOOKED

11 Small, bad quality marks (5)

12 A little setback that broke the camel�s back (4,5)LAST STRAW

13 A measure (of ice cream maybe) to get the pretty girl out of bed, say (6)DOLLOP

14 Kept back from the wild husband�s antics (8)

16 Cold weariness, say, may produce an uproar (8)

18 A shirt designed for an actor (6)TRISHA

22 With a punch arrived the artist for a shooting device (3,6) BOX CAMERA

23 Light wood used in making tribal sampans (5) BALSA

24 Man on board � that is a new recruit (6) ROOKIE

25 Reveal that the CE is sold on reform (8) DISCLOSE

26 After examination, youth leader is irritable (5) TESTY

27 A little explosive to cause a bigger explosion (9)DETONATOR

Down

1 Brought down in value by action holding bachelors in (7) DEBASED

2 Solid exercises may oddly cause ravage (7)DESPOIL

3 Focus of importance � that is where the weight tells (6,2,7)CENTRE OF GRAVITY[2]

4 One point only for what the shoe may contain (6)INSOLE

5 To make an irrevocable commitment curbs choir�s tone terribly (5,3,7)CROSS THE RUBICON

6 Source of acorns (3,4) OAK TREE

7 Provided with a culmination, was in debt (7)ENDOWED

10 Jelly with a seasoning? Not quite (5)

15 Leave, carrying note for tranquillity (5)

16 Nightclub entertainment that is a �bare act�? (7)CABARET

17 Worried Sioux, an aberrant (7)ANXIOUS

19 �The Spanish in Lotus Formation� is a commercial success (7) SELLOUT

20 Not a pro but a master, true to form (7)

21 A trial designed to get the noose (6) LARIAT
From: anokha on Mon Feb 11 22:30:37 2008.

The rest, PP ma'm ........

Across

11 Small, bad quality marks (5) SCORE

14 Kept back from the wild husband�s antics (8) WITHHELD

16 Cold weariness, say, may produce an uproar (8) CLANGOUR

Down

3 Focus of importance � that is where the weight tells (6,2,7)CENTRE OF GRAVITY[2] CENTER OF GRAVITY

10 Jelly with a seasoning? Not quite (5) ASPIC

15 Leave, carrying note for tranquillity (5) QUIET

20 Not a pro but a master, true to form (7) AMATEUR
From: kkotirao on Mon Feb 11 23:26:47 2008.

ALL IS WELL, EXCEPT WITH:

Across

11 Small, bad quality marks (5) SCORE SPOOR
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Feb 11 23:32:57 2008.

Happy accomplishment!
From: anokha on Tue Feb 12 22:02:50 2008.

Thank you, KKotirao Sir! Sorry PP ma'm for erroneously correcting "CENTRE" - forgot that it is British english and not American english!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Feb 12 22:18:56 2008.

Across

1 Register of names includes a group in an Egyptian location (7)

6 Tea with nuts, treatment for a disease (7) TETANUS

9 Windows to computer work (9,6) OPERATING SYSTEM

10 A man-eater among the lesser gorillas, in retreat (6)

11 Ragu left upset but appreciative (8)GRATEFUL

13 Try a little flower with a sensory organ (5,3)

15 Character in Nineteen Eighty-four, performing, holding cheese (1�5)

18 Being hard to please, reportedly bites with yen (6)

19 Hypersensitive to garlic? The French? Silly! (8)ALLERGIC

22 Say, good shrub yields tasty vegetable (8)

24 Ailment often suffered by those who are 19 (6)

27 A regnant soprano, oddly, is an unwelcome individual (7,3,5)PERSONA NON GRATA

28 Veneration for a bizarre spectre (7) RESPECT

29 Severely affected by a strong blow (4,3)

Down

1 Completely get rid of the base? Impossible (4,3)

2 Take an oath to be foul-mouthed (5) SWEAR {

3 Relocations the serf rants about (9) TRANSFERS

4 Dry, like a stretch in the present time (4)ARID

5 Nobel Prize winner who rewrote �Great Love� (6)TAGORE

6 Make an attempt, good man, for an appointment (5) TRYST

7 Advising about fog in N.Y. � it is difficult (9)NOTIFYING

8 Tunnel in Europe, almost plain, working (7)

12 Take legal action against a girl (3)SUE

14 Beginning to see in what manner lasses become performers in a chorus (9)

16 Sweetener, can it excel, say, sucrose? (4,5)BEET SUGAR

17 Growth that is somewhat overwhelming (3)ELM

18 Sounds like a young bird, but not so dear (7)

20 Noisy, insincere talk about flight (7)

21 Faction without love crumbles in reality (2,4)IN FACT

23 Free of restraint, is immoral (5)LOOSE

25 Protective cover loses a point in unfarmed land (5)TRACT?

26 Insect seen flying up in a lush tomato patch (4)
From: anokha on Tue Feb 12 22:56:26 2008.

Out of town from tomorrow to Sunday. Have fun everyone!

Across

1 Register of names includes a group in an Egyptian location (7) ROSETTA

10 A man-eater among the lesser gorillas, in retreat (6) OGRESS

13 Try a little flower with a sensory organ (5,3) TASTE BUD

15 Character in Nineteen Eighty-four, performing, holding cheese (1�5) O'BRIEN?

18 Being hard to please, reportedly bites with yen (6) CHOOSY

22 Say, good shrub yields tasty vegetable (8) EGGPLANT

24 Ailment often suffered by those who are 19 (6) ASTHMA

29 Severely affected by a strong blow (4,3) HARD HIT

Down

1 Completely get rid of the base? Impossible (4,3) ROOT OUT

8 Tunnel in Europe, almost plain, working (7) SIMPLON

14 Beginning to see in what manner lasses become performers in a chorus (9) SHOWGIRLS

18 Sounds like a young bird, but not so dear (7) CREEPER

20 Noisy, insincere talk about flight (7) CLAMANT?

25 Protective cover loses a point in unfarmed land (5)TRACT? HEATH

26 Insect seen flying up in a lush tomato patch (4) MOTH
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 13 3:07:01 2008.

HEAVY RAIN SINCE MORN..NO POWER TILL 12.15 TODAY!
THE ONLY CONSOLATION WAS TWO OPENINGS FOR ME HERE!
Across

15 Character in Nineteen Eighty-four, performing, holding cheese (1�5) O'BRIEN? Correct. ON+ BRIE
18 Being hard to please, reportedly bites with yen (6) CHOOSY Correction CHOPS Y

Down

18 Sounds like a young bird, but not so dear (7) CREEPER Correction CHEAPER sounds like cheeper

20 Noisy, insincere talk about flight (7) CLAMANT? Correct. CANT+LAM
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Feb 13 3:59:58 2008.

Excellent, friends!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Feb 13 22:16:18 2008.

1 �Revolutionary� symbol of Swadeshi (8,5) SPINNING WHEEL

10 Tiger seen roaming in national park (9)SERENGETI

11 The province of birth (5)NATAL

12 Tropical tern that is unusual in American city (5)

13 A lover mad about this kind of levy (2,7) AD VALOREM

14 Interest one in a joke in one direction (6)

16 An old school game (5)RUGBY

19 Girl, one getting an Indian drink (5)

20 Compelling immediate action in a Salzburg enterprise (6) URGENT

25 Swimmer who thwarted Ford�s wish (9)SWORDFISH

26 Constituent of a crown causing great suffering (5)THORN

27 Throw out slippery creature grabbing ten pence (5)

28 A lamp I fire afresh as an audio device (9) AMPLIFIER

29 Specialist healer, Tom�s great idol, falters (13) DERMATOLOGIST

Down

2 Diagram, poor to start with, develops a pattern (8) PARADIGM

3 Nurse girl in big town (5)NANNY

4 A drug for icecap injury � (6) IPECAC

5 � very painful, may give sour lesion (8)GRIEVOUS

6 It helps steer a vehicle and to deal with an obstruction (9)HANDLEBAR

7 To obtain by coercion was once a legal wrong (6)EXTORT

8 Time for redeeming foreign bills of exchange may cause difficulty around the north (6)

9 Device for fixing a carbon light (5)CLAMP

15 A thousand criticise big victory in card game (5,4)

17 The parts Ian played as a hopeful (8) ASPIRANT

18 Exercises that scare bio-freak (8) AEROBICS

21 Backward nutrient-starved area reveals treeless zone (6)

22 A singular writer�s tree (5)ASPEN

23 Connect brilliant action with the French (6)

24 Place of worship, a hard place? (6)CHAPEL

26 A curious night object (5)THING
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 13 23:24:51 2008.

ACROSS
12 Tropical tern that is unusual in American city (5)
14 Interest one in a joke in one direction (6) ENGAGE
19 Girl, one getting an Indian drink (5) LASSI
27 Throw out slippery creature grabbing ten pence (5) E X P EL
Down
8 Time for redeeming foreign bills of exchange may cause difficulty around the north (6) USANCE
15 A thousand criticise big victory in card game (5,4) GRAND SLAM
21 Backward nutrient-starved area reveals treeless zone (6) TUNDRA
23 Connect brilliant action with the French (6) COUP LE
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 13 23:26:04 2008.

ACROSS
12 Tropical tern that is unusual in American city (5) N ODD Y
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Feb 13 23:36:00 2008.

Thanx, kkotirao!
From: temporary sori-Observer on Thu Feb 14 22:01:02 2008.

PP Ma'm
Kkotirao Sir

Across
1 Unusual, below par rhythm (7) Offbeat
5 Creature that reflects party position halfway (6) Isopod
11 Smell coming from a well-to-do urban household (5) Odour
12 Careless of danger from a deepset royal design (9) Desperate
13 It provides a break in fall (9) Parachute
14 Flier turns long-term convict (5) Lifer
15 Prepare food for company? All right (4) Cook
17 Road surface material that makes a police officer falter (7) Asphalt
21 An award to waste away (7) Atrophy
22 Infamous general who gave a colour to things (4) Dyer
26 Part of the intestine of a mule, one ailing (5) Ileum
27 Money for incidentals, small amount of money (5,4) Petty cash
29 But it is not really blue in a nobleman�s body (5,4) Blood cell
30 A model question (5) Poser
31 Hold-ups by the Spanish in 24-hour periods (6) Delays
32 Disjointed double agent eats rotten carp (7) Scrappy

Down
2 Powdered grain from a rose, say (5) Flour
3 Beetroot soup (6) Borsch
4 Artist is upset, sullen, but shows zeal (6) Ardour
6 Cunning, but they last, somehow (8) Stealthy
7 Engage in sport completely in high spirits and fun (9) Playfully
8 Dismal listener in a boring environment (6) Dreary
9 Agreement on a make up aid (7) Compact
10 Spread stories about a special language of the Celts (7) Asperse
16 When is the water ready for making tea? At 100 Degrees C. (2,3,4) On the boil
18 What a crazy OSD may do at a time of reckoning (8) Doomsday
19 One who buys a small jumper (7) Shopper
20 The art of shooting without guns? (7) Archery
23 Fabled sailor who proved vice wrong (6) Sinbad
24 The type that gives writing a slant (6) Italic
25 Student leaves Olympia, affected by defective vision (6) Myopia
28 A pose adapted by a teller of tales (5) Aesop
From: kkotirao on Thu Feb 14 23:55:27 2008.

good show TN, after a long time!
From: kkotirao on Thu Feb 14 23:56:12 2008.

will be going out of hyderabad. back again on monday morning..Cheers!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Feb 15 6:48:02 2008.

aththi pooththathO!? My broadband connection is playing truant often!
From: anokha on Sun Feb 17 2:57:53 2008.

Across

1 Quarrel at home making a light meal (6) TIFFIN

4 Shiny silver paper strewn in street? (8) AGLITTER

10 Haiti cops running in nut (9) PISTACHIO

11 Dowdy woman, female wanting rum punch initially (5) FRUMP

12 Railwaymen's leader, supporter of mass meeting (5) RALLY

13 Clerk in enclosure with drug dealer (3-6) PEN-PUSHER

14 Hearing shot, criminal offence (4,7) HIGH TREASON

18 Upset? Answer, possibly, is a complete change of scenery (8,3) PASTURES NEW

21 I'd returned to small resort in state of neglect (9) DISREPAIR

22 Sister's name, sure unusual (5) NURSE

23 New oaks planted round a Japanese city (5) OSAKA

24 Girl on landing standing in front of good large mirror (4,5) PIER GLASS

25 Enclosed area for jousting, dry and lit at resort (8) TILTYARD

26 Having forty winks when cover is pulled back (6) ASLEEP

Down

1 District ruler's territory or patch abroad, overlooking Yemen's capital (8) TOPARCHY

2 Northerly wind breaks safety device in body of plane (8) FUSELAGE

3 One chess champion close to victory in European country (5) ITALY

5 Lord squire rung about rodent (6,8) GROUND SQUIRREL

6 Clout fine uncle, unfortunately (9) INFLUENCE

7 Quick to take offence, awkward youth going round clubs (6) TOUCHY

8 Make a formal complaint about most of red wine (6) REPORT

9 Scallywag, one stealing camera? (14) WHIPPERSNAPPER

15 New pair, type to secure runs for a county (9) TIPPERARY

16 Raise in fold (8) INCREASE

17 Cuckoo stops pecking small custard apple (8) SWEETSOP

19 Clever old Italian giving a doctor support (6) ADROIT

20 Is `king' over in Jewish republic (6) ISRAEL

22 Hot drink, drop of espresso in refurbished snug (5) NEGUS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Feb 17 3:09:08 2008.

Splendid, anokha!

After 5 grandsons we are at last blessed with a granddaughter! 2nd dil delivered a girl baby yesterday!
From: anokha on Sun Feb 17 3:17:42 2008.

CONGRATULATIONS PP GRANDMA! THAT EXPLAINS THE ABSENCE HERE. HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL AND WELCOME TO THIS WORLD OF OURS TO THE LITTLE ONE. ENJOY!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Feb 17 4:42:15 2008.
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 17 22:44:01 2008.

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE "GRAND" FEELING!
BLESSINGS TO THE MOTHER AND CHILD FROM ALL OF US!
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 17 23:30:24 2008.

1 Grand tips to erect a retail store (7,4) TRADING POST

9 Biker with therapist, reportedly (7) WHEELER

10 That�s when Self is on a journey (3-4) EGO TRIP

11 The Spanish ran back, reached a hollow pit and jumped (5) LE <- A PT

12 �Touch wood� in Rome perhaps (5,4)

13 First of all, Italian does not finish giving a bouquet (5) A ROMA(-N)

15 Parking during removal can be exhausting (9) DE P LETING

18 Distributes spoonfuls (6,3) LADLES OUT?

21 T-o-o-k t-u-r-n-s w-o-r-k-i-n-g? (5)

22 School Amma later represented thus (4,5) ALMA MATER

24 Something sticky in drug and lime concoction (5)ELEMI

26 Encountered in a quick move? (3,4) RAN INTO

27 Don�t things never get hot here? (7) ICEPACK?

28 String Roman swayed as a weapon (7,4) MORNING STAR

Down

1 Will orate elaborately on a bathroom fixture (5-4) TOWEL RAIL

2 Leader of Narikuravas in region where fighting may take place (5) ARE N A

3 Uncomfortable from late sale I conducted (3,2,4) ILL AT EASE

4 Good, up-and-coming artist given ground for floral arrangement (7) G AR<- LAND

5 Becomes more communicative with writers in publishing company (5,2)

6 Something fishy? Back right away! (5) TR OUT

7 Track where streetcars run (8)

8 Hurries up with political gloss (4)

14 When the promise to pay has to be kept? (2,6) ON DEMAND

16 Somehow segregate Christian festival present (6,3) EASTER EGG

17 Goalkeeper by another term (9)

19 Where one�s left when one is not admitted (7) OUTDOOR

20 Ends interim disposal (7)TERMINI

22 City of vagrants (4) AGRA

23 Skirt Burmese centre of note (5) MINI M

25 Decree to put up a play (5) ENACT
From: temporary sori-Observer on Sun Feb 17 23:34:16 2008.

KKotirao Sir

12 �Touch wood� in Rome perhaps (5,4) Absit omen
15 Parking during removal can be exhausting (9) Depletion
21 T-o-o-k t-u-r-n-s w-o-r-k-i-n-g? (5) Spelt
27 Don�t things never get hot here? (7) Iceland

Down
5 Becomes more communicative with writers in publishing company (5,2) Opens up
7 Track where streetcars run (8) Tramline
17 Goalkeeper by another term (9) Netminder
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 17 23:39:24 2008.

12 �Touch wood� in Rome perhaps (5,4)
18 Distributes spoonfuls (6,3) LADLES OUT?
21 T-o-o-k t-u-r-n-s w-o-r-k-i-n-g? (5)
27 Don�t things never get hot here? (7) ICEPACK?
Down
5 Becomes more communicative with writers in publishing company (5,2)
7 Track where streetcars run (8) TRAMLINE
8 Hurries up with political gloss (4)
17 Goalkeeper by another term (9)
From: temporary sori-Observer on Sun Feb 17 23:41:45 2008.

18 AC is right kkotirao sir
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 17 23:48:33 2008.

Thanks TN

Down
5 Becomes more communicative with writers in publishing company (5,2) PRESS UP could be the answer!
From: anokha on Mon Feb 18 0:19:39 2008.

DOWN

8 Hurries up with political gloss (4) SPIN?

was out for the day, just got back. If the above is right then both "ABSIT OMEN" and "OPENS UP" are right too.
From: kkotirao on Mon Feb 18 2:37:23 2008.

Great Anokha and TN
You guys are right! I guessed in the retail store as "TRADING SPOT"
Congrats!
From: temporary sori-Observer on Mon Feb 18 21:19:28 2008.

PP Ma'm
Kkotirao Sir , solved.
From: kkotirao on Mon Feb 18 23:31:54 2008.

Across

1 Loving expert is hugging the girl (8)

6 Exchange hands recalled (4) SWAP

9 Sudden rap, but goes awry (6) ABRUPT

10 Six have valid arrangement for music composer (7)VIVALDI

13 They hold paper money, perhaps (9)

14 Retractable principle? (5) TENET

15 You take it when you sit back (4) REST

16 If you do this with someone, you lose peace (7,3) VIOLENT WAR

19 Turns back avid Sawyer in a reckless manner (6,4) DRIVES AWAY

21 Junkie ventures out with Ukrainian capital (4) KIEV

24 Dog Dravidian leader to the hiding place (5)

25 No closed doors in such generosity (4,5) OPEN HOUSE

26 A certain position (2,5) IN DOUBT

27 Propelling a boat but hollering does not begin (6) (-R)OARING

28 Light brown colour of Oriental wine (4)E CRU

29 No longer functional (3,2,3) OUT OF USE

Down

2 Has an argument about hoisting journalist and English writer (7)

3 Printing press handle with right weight (6)

4 Biblical woman in English town with old queen (9)

5 Goes without the Head of Projections (5) EAVES

7 Interjection by someone who has recovered from illness (4,3) WELL NOW

8 Writ: �Pip never launched feature in computer application� (5,7) PRINT PREVIEW*

11 Almost pick a line for one who is dedicated (6)

12 How one might be down in submission (2,6,4)

17 Omits describing the state when a plant shoots (6,3) LEAVES OUT

18 Somehow tuned to holding Oriental prisoner (6) DETENU

20 Ready and all arranged? (2,5)IN ORDER

22 Lizards creep all over us again (7)IGUANAS

23 Fakir disturbed about hot cropping season (6) KHARIF

25 It makes a depletion in income (5) OUTGO
From: kkotirao on Mon Feb 18 23:48:53 2008.

Across

1 Loving expert is hugging the girl (8)

13 They hold paper money, perhaps (9)

16 If you do this with someone, you lose peace (7,3) WAR

24 Dog Dravidian leader to the hiding place (5)

Down

2 Has an argument about hoisting journalist and English writer (7) DEBATES

3 Printing press handle with right weight (6)

4 Biblical woman in English town with old queen (9)

11 Almost pick a line for one who is dedicated (6) VOTARY

12 How one might be down in submission (2,6,4)
From: kkotirao on Mon Feb 18 23:54:51 2008.

Across
1 Loving expert is hugging the girl (8)
13 They hold paper money, perhaps (9)
16 If you do this with someone, you lose peace (7,3) DECLARE WAR
24 Dog Dravidian leader to the hiding place (5)
Down
3 Printing press handle with right weight (6)
4 Biblical woman in English town with old queen (9)
12 How one might be down in submission (2,6,4)
From: kkotirao on Mon Feb 18 23:56:47 2008.

Across
1 Loving expert is hugging the girl (8)
13 They hold paper money, perhaps (9)
24 Dog Dravidian leader to the hiding place (5)
Down
3 Printing press handle with right weight (6) R OUNCE
4 Biblical woman in English town with old queen (9)
12 How one might be down in submission (2,6,4)
From: kkotirao on Mon Feb 18 23:58:28 2008.

Across
1 Loving expert is hugging the girl (8) A DORA BLE
13 They hold paper money, perhaps (9)
24 Dog Dravidian leader to the hiding place (5)
Down
4 Biblical woman in English town with old queen (9)
12 How one might be down in submission (2,6,4)
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 19 0:03:24 2008.

Across
13 They hold paper money, perhaps (9) NOTECASES
24 Dog Dravidian leader to the hiding place (5)
Down
4 Biblical woman in English town with old queen (9) BATHSHEBA
12 How one might be down in submission (2,6,4)
From: Chaturvasi on Tue Feb 19 0:12:52 2008.

Across

24 Dog Dravidian leader to the hiding place (5) D HOLE
Down

12 How one might be down in submission (2,6,4) ON BENDED KNEE
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 19 0:33:05 2008.

Thanks Vasi Sir,
I had "on bended knee" in mind...but, no doubt, "in doubt" position misled me!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Feb 19 3:14:43 2008.

kkotirao wrote:

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE "GRAND" FEELING!
BLESSINGS TO THE MOTHER AND CHILD FROM ALL OF US!

Going to be verrrrrry busy for a few more days!!!
From: karur57 on Tue Feb 19 7:34:29 2008.

Across

1 Loving expert is hugging the girl (8) A DORABLE

6 Exchange hands recalled (4) SWAP

9 Sudden rap, but goes awry (6) ABRUPT

10 Six have valid arrangement for music composer (7)VIVALDI

13 They hold paper money, perhaps (9)

14 Retractable principle? (5) TENET

15 You take it when you sit back (4) REST

16 If you do this with someone, you lose peace (7,3) _E_L___ WAR

19 Turns back avid Sawyer in a reckless manner (6,4) DRIVES AWAY

21 Junkie ventures out with Ukrainian capital (4) KIEV

24 Dog Dravidian leader to the hiding place (5)

25 No closed doors in such generosity (4,5) OPEN HOUSE

26 A certain position (2,5) IN DOUBT

27 Propelling a boat but hollering does not begin (6) (-R)OARING

28 Light brown colour of Oriental wine (4)E CRU

29 No longer functional (3,2,3) OUT OF USE

Down

2 Has an argument about hoisting journalist and English writer (7) DEBATES

3 Printing press handle with right weight (6)

4 Biblical woman in English town with old queen (9) BATHSHEBA

5 Goes without the Head of Projections (5) EAVES

7 Interjection by someone who has recovered from illness (4,3) WELL NOW

8 Writ: �Pip never launched feature in computer application� (5,7) PRINT PREVIEW*

11 Almost pick a line for one who is dedicated (6)

12 How one might be down in submission (2,6,4)

17 Omits describing the state when a plant shoots (6,3) LEAVES OUT

18 Somehow tuned to holding Oriental prisoner (6) DETENU

20 Ready and all arranged? (2,5)IN ORDER

22 Lizards creep all over us again (7)IGUANAS

23 Fakir disturbed about hot cropping season (6) KHARIF

25 It makes a depletion in income (5) OUTGO
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 19 23:02:52 2008.

Welcome, Karurkrishna!
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 19 23:13:27 2008.

Across

1 No rough-and-ready work from a steno, perhaps (4,4)

5 Part of body in Doha unchecked (6) HAUNCH

9 Airily jaunting around a primarily local scene in Shakespeare (7)

10 Scholar�s furniture as symbolic figures (7)

11 Dried and hulled, these might be used in the soup (5,4)

12 One within the Shetland Islands � could be long in India (5)LAMBA

13 One might go round the room giving the father a ring (4) DAD O

14 When peanuts would do for consumption? (5,4)

17 Homemaker�s domain (9) HOUSEHOLD

19 Honorific for some of the Irish riders (4)SHRI

23 Accountant is holding that woman in ancient kingdom (5) SHEBA?

24 What a raconteur may do in a textile factory (4,1,4)SPIN A YARN

25 Such a cheque cannot be cashed (7)

26 Sharp accountant at university with a pen (7) CA U STIC

27 Appeared to look at the sea (6) SEE MED

28 Alienate drunk sergeant (8) ESTRANGE

Down

1 �Catch you on the � �:� See you later (4,4) FLIP SIDE

2 Such a person definitely needs a dressing up (3,4) ILL BRED?

3 Clergyman to Bill is right (6)

4 Favourable position achieved by someone � nothing shady about it (5,2,3,3) PLACE IN THE SUN

6 But a sole change is complete (8) ABSOLUTE

7 Um� Om can cook Vietnamese dish (4,3)NUOC MAM

8 Thus sardar held a type of cavalry (6)HUSSAR

10 Snatches of songs? (7,6)

15 Step up with a fixed case behind time (8) ESCALATE

16 Learner in boat reaches peak (8)PINNAC L E

18 Concerned with what must be paid? It�s late! (7) OVER DUE

20 Encourage to listen to a number (7) HEAR TEN

21 They seek out new recruits (6)

22 Move Rau into repairing luxury car (6) JAG UAR
From: anokha on Wed Feb 20 0:08:51 2008.

Across

1 No rough-and-ready work from a steno, perhaps (4,4)

9 Airily jaunting around a primarily local scene in Shakespeare (7) ILLYRIA

10 Scholar�s furniture as symbolic figures (7)

11 Dried and hulled, these might be used in the soup (5,4)

14 When peanuts would do for consumption? (5,4) SNACK TIME

25 Such a cheque cannot be cashed (7) UNDRAWN

Down

3 Clergyman to Bill is right (6)

10 Snatches of songs? (7,6)

21 They seek out new recruits (6)
From: anokha on Wed Feb 20 0:14:28 2008.

Down

10 Snatches of songs? (7,6) LYRICAL PIECES?
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 20 0:18:10 2008.

Across
1 No rough-and-ready work from a steno, perhaps (4,4) FAIR COPY
10 Scholar�s furniture as symbolic figures (7) MAS COTS
11 Dried and hulled, these might be used in the soup (5,4)
Down
3 Clergyman to Bill is right (6)
10 Snatches of songs? (7,6) MUSICAL PIECES
21 They seek out new recruits (6) SCOUTS
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 20 0:19:28 2008.

23 Accountant is holding that woman in ancient kingdom (5) SHEBA? C HER A
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 20 0:20:02 2008.

Down
3 Clergyman to Bill is right (6) CURATE
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 20 0:21:43 2008.

2 Such a person definitely needs a dressing up (3,4) ILL BRED? ILL CLAD
11 Dried and hulled, these might be used in the soup (5,4) SPLIT PEAS
From: anokha on Wed Feb 20 0:26:12 2008.

Nicely done, Kkotirao sir! What the heck is 23 AC all about?
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 20 0:38:32 2008.

CHERA was one of the ancient Tamil dynasties that ruled southern India from ancient times until around the fifteenth century
From: kkotirao on Wed Feb 20 11:19:46 2008.

Going out of Hyderabad tomorrow morning...back again on Saturday morning...Enjoy!
From: rajaskrishnaswamy on Thu Feb 21 0:59:20 2008.

1 Wise guy goes around doctor to get one lab equipment (7) ALEMBIC

5 Fix a television reporter (6) ANCHOR

9 Tearaway, at the head of table, gives feast (5) TREAT

10 Period when one does not have any heavy-going? Not exactly! (5,4) LIGHT YEAR

11 Conforming to religious law, leader of divinities, in charge, contains damage (7) DHARMIC

12 Aunt, for example, with original rub gone, has feeling of joy (7) ELATION

13 Small to stroke the thing (5) PETIT

14 The woman will hit on the head for vegetable (5,4) SHELL BEAN

16 Remedy ABs prepared during seasons set aside for prayer and fasting (5,4) EMBER DAYS

19 Non-uniform dress (5) MUFTI

21 Visited a relative in Sudanese town (7) SAWAKIN

23 Remain uneasy, heading for Tiruchi tower (7) MINARET

24 Puts the last touches and makes the coffin secure? (5,4) NAILS DOWN

25 Are raring to see a faction of the greens in Germany (5)

26 Yogic postures adopted when a Greek character returns (6) ASANAS

27 Yes, old Indian coins go to rich city-dwellers (7) YUPPIES

Down

1 This should raise one�s spirits (14) ANTI DEPRESSANT

2 The Spanish agent ordered de luxe (7) ELEGANT

3 What you may step on after a shower (4,3) BATH MAT

4 Two officers go to a continent for a tuber (9) COLACASIA
5 Fish corner (5)
ANGLE
6 Disapproving whistle (7) CAT CALL

7 Former individual takes U.S. magazine (3-4) ONE TIME

8 The ways of articulating words (14) PRONUNCIATIONS

15 One doesn�t work hard to get this wealth (4,5) EASY MONEY

17 Sign of respect to fashionable site offering neckwear (3-4) BOW TIES

18 What a person making 15 does (5,2) RAKES IN

19 Staff section up to providing device to catch trespassers (7) MAN TRAP

20 Sports car manufacturer wildly afire taking stock of luxury car (7) FERRARI

22 Disapprovals for secluded places (5) NOOKS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Feb 21 3:06:40 2008.

Welcome, rajakrishnaswamy! It is very gladdening to see our tribe swelling!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Feb 21 22:03:29 2008.

1 One�s standpoint on job in an organisation? (8)POSITION

5 State of the poor is saddening (6) ORISSA

10 �Oh what a � web we weave when first we practise to deceive!� (Walter Scott) (7)

11 They form stock in a farm (7)

12 One after another involved in fighting (2,1,3)IN A ROW

13 Guarded restless steed breaking cord no end (8)

15 Sigh! A terrible stick-up in mountain pass! (4)GHAT

16 One who takes away quietly (5,5)

18 Here�s a package from the mail service (6,4)

20 Story of pie thrown at Congress leader (4)EPIC

23 It requires one to cast one�s eye further (3,5)FAR SIGHT

24 Work out the meaning of the last month�s poem (6) DECODE

26 So a fort is remodelled in some respects but not entirely (2,1,4)OF A SORT

27 Murmur that is leading to uproar about neighbourhood (7)

28 Possibly detest being put on trial (6)TESTED

29 Fame Rose might find dreadful (8)FEARSOME

Down

1 Pretending � establishing a set-up for some shady activities? (7,2,1,5)PUTTING ON A FRONT

2 Lash in a foreign language (7)SINHALA

3 A couple of learners in tow get fat (6) TALLOW

4 Chances against getting even? (4)ODDS

6 Pieces of information derived from graduated instruments (8)

7 Former Indian Prime Minister quiet about a saint on religious instruction (7)SHASTRI

8 Contractors who are this will deliver projects in time (5,2,8)AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

9 Pa also has combed a dog (5,4) LHASA APSO

14 Photographs that are taken quickly? (9) SNAPSHOTS

17 One agent rises to manage a book extract (8)

19 Once again learns about religious education posters (7)REREADS

21 Condition in favour of six thus added (7)PROVISO

22 More loving extract from reader (6)DEARER

25 Back among the demesne�s parishioners to be part of the church (4) APSE
From: rajaskrishnaswamy on Fri Feb 22 0:55:20 2008.

10 �Oh what a � web we weave when first we practise to deceive!� (Walter Scott) (7) TANGLED
13 Guarded restless steed breaking cord no end (8) ESCORTED
16 One who takes away quietly (5,5) SNEAK THIEF?
27 Murmur that is leading to uproar about neighbourhood (7) PURLIEU
6 Pieces of information derived from graduated instruments (8) READOUTS?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Feb 22 22:12:55 2008.

1 Cook Jan�s dour � and so defers (8) ADJOURNS

5 Fondle a lamb (6)

9 Restricted, the first alien at this place died (8)

10 Talk about circle organised by tearaway (5)ORATE

12 Woman with the knight is not odd (4)EVEN

13 Be improved in health (4,6) FEEL BETTER

15 Slight tendency to rush past (6)STREAK

17 List of options for people heading for Usilampatti (4)MENU

19 British aborigine not totally abstract (4)

20 Will such a story talk of jail life? (6)INSIDE

24 That�s when one isn�t busy (4,6) IDLE MOMENT

27 Topless Indian garment for the festival (4)

29 That�s the stopping point! (5)

30 Diana�s exchange to pay out (8)DISBURSE

31 Organ run by northern journalist won (6)

32 Ardent animal doctor embraces virile fellows (8)VEHEMENT

Down

1 Song the man rendered afresh (6) ANTHEM

2 Notebook or pen (6)JOTTER

3 Addict in America with hesitation (4) USER

4 Pleasant about the English relative (5) NIECE

6 Circle area that is full of bracing air (5)OZONE

7 At such a point you begin a journey (8)STARTING

8 Supposition by the circular railway (6) THEORY

11 Corny bits on the breakfast table? (6)FLAKES

14 Let it stand (as the proofreader would have it) (4)

16 Image N to be morphed into puzzle (6) ENIGMA

17 Created a spot in the Middle East (4)

18 A woman of many hats? (8)

21 Carp if Fleming offers nonsense (6)

22 Vulgar movement reported (6)

23 Strip to banian before a girl (6)DIVEST

25 Shot the fool in the Middle East (5)

26 Uproar in a Hanoi settlement (5)NOISE

28 Clark, for example, doesn�t start but is competent (4) GABLE
From: kkotirao on Fri Feb 22 23:06:19 2008.

5 Fondle a lamb (6)
9 Restricted, the first alien at this place died (8) T ET HERE D
19 British aborigine not totally abstract (4)
27 Topless Indian garment for the festival (4) (-C)HOLI
29 That�s the stopping point! (5) FINIS
31 Organ run by northern journalist won (6)
Down
14 Let it stand (as the proofreader would have it) (4) STET
17 Created a spot in the Middle East (4) M AD E
18 A woman of many hats? (8)
21 Carp if Fleming offers nonsense (6) PIFFLE
22 Vulgar movement reported (6) COARSE
25 Shot the fool in the Middle East (5) MASSE
From: kkotirao on Fri Feb 22 23:12:27 2008.

5 Fondle a lamb (6)
19 British aborigine not totally abstract (4)
31 Organ run by northern journalist won (6) EAR N ED
Down
18 A woman of many hats? (8)
From: kkotirao on Fri Feb 22 23:19:18 2008.

5 Fondle a lamb (6)
19 British aborigine not totally abstract (4)
Down
18 A woman of many hats? (8) MILLINER
From: anokha on Sat Feb 23 19:10:59 2008.

Been busy with things but great to see some new entrants!

Across

1 Dose of medicine from container one in operation required (6) POTION

4 Aubergine in, say, good plot at end of allotment (8) EGGPLANT

10 Former cashier, reportedly in treasury (9) EXCHEQUER

11 One writer, taken aback, points to antelope (5) ORIBI

12 Have a position in partnership (5) STAND

13 Private compartment, say, taken by royal household officer heading off (9) STATEROOM

14 What could make one establish truth about female, offhand? (2,3,5,5) AT THE FIRST BLUSH

16 Free pardon daughter needed, whatever the cost? (2,7,6) NO EXPENSE SPARED

19 Monetary fund small-minded Conservative has abused (5,4) PETTY CASH

21 When back, boy must serve up a cold dish (5) SALAD

23 Jargon of a group from Hull in Goole (5) LINGO

24 Vegetable in cooking utensil knocked over on watch (6,3) TURNIP TOP

25 Classic banner (8) STANDARD

26 Put down good character (6) CREDIT

Down

1 Journalists harass crowd (5) PRESS

2 American game to act etc, I suspect (3-3-3) TIC-TAC-TOE

3 Late extra, outstanding (7) OVERDUE

5 Not quite relevant, pastor getting a dog (6,8) GERMAN SHEPHERD

6 Saying name of dog held by lead (7) PROVERB

7 In the morning, I leave with a friend (5) AMIGO

8 Won, as red put him out (9) TRIUMPHED

9 Quiz host to equestrians flummoxed about maiden (8,6) QUESTION MASTER

14 Girl with refinement almost leaves US state capital (9) ANNAPOLIS

15 Irrelevant, UN told (9) UNRELATED

17 Reimburse charge for passengers and cargo (7) PAYLOAD

18 Father�s row makes one paler (7) PASTIER

20 Pole wearing loose outer garment in Pacific state (5) TONGA

22 Drank heavily over in base (5) DEPOT
From: kkotirao on Sat Feb 23 20:58:01 2008.

good anokha
i am yet to see today's paper!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Feb 23 22:50:13 2008.

Excellent, anokha!
From: anokha on Sun Feb 24 11:49:45 2008.

Thank you all!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Feb 24 22:52:01 2008.

Across

1 Certainly a young prodigy (5,6) CHILD GENIUS

9 Peculiar fellows at the junction have one of a broken set (7)ODDMENT

10 Prince and I have an objection to the fish (7)HALIBUT

11 Boys back Indian party for first scrutiny (4)

12 When you undertake such a journey you�re back where you started (5,4) ROUND TRIP

14 Take it if you want to go (5) LEAVE

15 Delicacy from the bakery (5,4)CREAM CAKE

19 Friend, I will go back to the last of any repetition of words (9)

23 Illustrious old money (5)NOBLE

25 Not an indent for armour! (4,5)

27 Father the teacher is starting to educate (4)

29 Composers ruined mate, Sir (7) MAESTRI

30 Little Albert about mature, excellent lady�s maid (7)

31 "Mudra� entry I present is basic (11)RUDIMENTARY

Down

1 See, diplomats swarming around the rustic (4)

2 State Idi and Anna toured (7)INDIANA

3 What would a model do? Arrange in ranks properly! (5,4)DRESS WELL

4 Record: the in-charge has typhoid fever (7)ENTERIC

5 The kind of help an organisation need not have to outsource (2-5)IN-HOUSE

6 Therefore cover is firm (5)SOLID

7 Head away from Russian region to a peninsula in south-west Europe (6)IBERIA

8 Measure to raise favourites (4)STEP

13 Sound of fall is very soft: see inside (4)PLOP

16 Sailng vessel loses top gear (3)

17 It indicates that a subtraction has to be made (5,4) MINUS SIGN

18 Woman is right -- always! (4) EVER

20 Linger and see rite being carried out (6)

21 Not a new discovery, this (3,4) OLD FIND

22 When the sun is over the __, it is permissible to drink (7)

24 Rail doubly a woman? (7)

25 Jotting from bridegroom, emotionally disturbed (4)

26 External route traversed (5) OUTER

28 Use not me on the rise for cunning manoeuvre (4)PLOY
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 24 23:21:47 2008.

Across
11 Boys back Indian party for first scrutiny (4)
19 Friend, I will go back to the last of any repetition of words (9)
25 Not an indent for armour! (4,5)
27 Father the teacher is starting to educate (4) SIR E
30 Little Albert about mature, excellent lady�s maid (7)
Down
1 See, diplomats swarming around the rustic (4)
16 Sailng vessel loses top gear (3)
20 Linger and see rite being carried out (6) LOITER
22 When the sun is over the __, it is permissible to drink (7)
24 Rail doubly a woman? (7)
25 Jotting from bridegroom, emotionally disturbed (4) MEMO
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 24 23:22:44 2008.

Across
11 Boys back Indian party for first scrutiny (4) LADS
19 Friend, I will go back to the last of any repetition of words (9)
25 Not an indent for armour! (4,5) MAIL ORDER
30 Little Albert about mature, excellent lady�s maid (7)
Down
1 See, diplomats swarming around the rustic (4)
16 Sailng vessel loses top gear (3)
22 When the sun is over the __, it is permissible to drink (7)
24 Rail doubly a woman? (7)
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 24 23:26:12 2008.

Across
19 Friend, I will go back to the last of any repetition of words (9) PAL ILL OG Y
30 Little Albert about mature, excellent lady�s maid (7)
Down
1 See, diplomats swarming around the rustic (4)
16 Sailng vessel loses top gear (3)
22 When the sun is over the __, it is permissible to drink (7)
24 Rail doubly a woman? (7)
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 24 23:27:06 2008.

Across
30 Little Albert about mature, excellent lady�s maid (7)
Down
1 See, diplomats swarming around the rustic (4)
16 Sailng vessel loses top gear (3)
22 When the sun is over the __, it is permissible to drink (7) YARDARM
24 Rail doubly a woman? (7)
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 24 23:28:17 2008.

Across
30 Little Albert about mature, excellent lady�s maid (7)
Down
1 See, diplomats swarming around the rustic (4)
16 Sailng vessel loses top gear (3) RIG
24 Rail doubly a woman? (7)
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 24 23:31:13 2008.

Across
30 Little Albert about mature, excellent lady�s maid (7)
Down
1 See, diplomats swarming around the rustic (4)
24 Rail doubly a woman? (7) BAR BAR A
From: kkotirao on Sun Feb 24 23:33:26 2008.

Across
30 Little Albert about mature, excellent lady�s maid (7) ABIGAIL
Down
1 See, diplomats swarming around the rustic (4) COON?
From: anokha on Sun Feb 24 23:45:15 2008.

Down
1 See, diplomats swarming around the rustic (4) COON? CLOD
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Feb 24 23:48:28 2008.

Wow, kkotirao's ever-alive perseverance!

coon is not convincing!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Feb 25 10:59:34 2008.

Congrats, duo!
From: kkotirao on Mon Feb 25 22:30:11 2008.

Across

1 Device to progress data to favour tax alternative (9) PRO CESS OR

6 Say farewell and stop working with gold around (5) A{DIE}U

9 GI returns to look at blockade to capture objective (5) SIEGE

10 Bench over three feet for a quadrangle (9)COURT YARD

11 Ballet on sand arranged on plateaus! (10) TABLELANDS

12 Russian ruler became the main attraction (4) STAR

14 Hates the hour to be around the fireplace (7)HEARTHS

15 Criticise expert with a cure for all ills (7)PAN ACE A

17 Get on the platform for a public speech (7) ROSTRUM

19 Knowledge gained by observation and experiment (7) SCIENCE

20 Greek character involved in a riot � an agitator (4) IOTA

22 It gives the angle in favour of farm vehicle 10)PRO TRACTOR

25 Last month�s speaker has room for improvement (9) DEC ORATOR

26 Send on course an alternative part (5) OR BIT

27 Not one, yet seen around the Himalayan range (5) YETIS

28 Rest of Sweden, said sadly that they were unfortunate events (9) DISASTERS

Down

1 Forced one to halt, to set in place (5) POSIT

2 Lays down the law on certain wild animals (9) OVERBEARS

3 General meant to make attempt to be fundamental (10) ELEMENTARY

4 Officer Commanding gets possibly sick in ship parties (7) SOCIALS

5 Cowboys gather in cattle (5,2) ROUND UP

6 One who is opposed to a tin opener (4) ANTI

7 New paint unsuitable (5) INAPT

8 Discount subject to percentage (9) UNDERRATE

13 Signs can point to a well-organised riot (10) INDICATORS

14 Mad one to hurdle lines speedily (9) HURRIEDLY

16 He carries a tipstaff for tricks on furniture (9) CONS TABLE

18 A correct time the Russian deserved the award (7) MERITED

19 Literary composition which holds up to ridicule (7) SATIRES

21 An adroitness displayed in silent understanding (5) TACIT

23 Stare madly at the charges made (5)RATES

24 Nasty risk annoys one (4) IRKS
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Feb 25 22:57:49 2008.

Congrats, kkotirao for neatly wrapping up!
From: technicx on Tue Feb 26 7:19:03 2008.

I am a new member to the crosswords club and it is fascinating to see the way the clues are being cracked. Excellent job, all.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Feb 26 10:02:38 2008.

Welcome, technicx! Happier times for our club!!!
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 26 21:58:13 2008.

Welcome Technicx!!!
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 26 22:22:48 2008.

Across

1 Swept along easily with a sharp blow (7)

5 Record it on an inn as an inscription for the late (7) EP IT A PH

10 Local anaesthetic you can count on? (6) NUMBER

11 High court term includes it for fun (8) HILARITY

12 A mere child�s play undertaking (6)

13 To amuse by sport again cater correctly the English (8)RECREATE

14 Bright scholar can turn hundred in a small way (6) LUCENT

15 Somehow left no blame for incompetence � instead it was attached to others (6)

18 Threatens the little devil at last (6) IMP END

20 Call for a solo effort � and no tricks (6)

23 Maybe its musical attribution has yet to be settled (3,5) OLD SCORE

25 Amin to reverse direction for foolish persons (6)IDI OT S

26 Strange, student within is made to prevent development (8) STRANG(L)E

27 English resistance to sign incorrect rules (6)

28 Hindu deity and Greek goddess go astray (7) DEVI ATE

29 Witty remark for an overweight mince pie (7)

Down

2 Inscribe America in coin for kinsman (6) CO US IN

3 False teeth be put in as an investment (9)DE(BE)NTURE

4 He may care for one becoming pain to listener (7) EARACHE

6 Rod for Tom to drive off a skunk (7) POLE CAT

7 Hesitate to set about a crisp brief (5) TERSE

8 With little backing no one makes application (8) PETIT I ON

9 Curt, hardened and irascible (5-8)SHORT-TEMPERED

16 Overlooking in aid of charity (9)

17 You can�t make them without breaking eggs (8) OMELETTE

19 The medico should allow for a shortage of water (7)DR OUGHT

21 Rider to agitate for a foot rest (7)

22 Patterns of lines for a verse (6)

24 Hindu religious instructor was found on motorway (5) SWA MI
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 26 22:27:04 2008.

Across
1 Swept along easily with a sharp blow (7)
12 A mere child�s play undertaking (6) PICNIC
15 Somehow left no blame for incompetence � instead it was attached to others (6) TEFLON?
20 Call for a solo effort � and no tricks (6)
27 English resistance to sign incorrect rules (6)
29 Witty remark for an overweight mince pie (7)
Down
16 Overlooking in aid of charity (9)
21 Rider to agitate for a foot rest (7)
22 Patterns of lines for a verse (6)
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 26 22:34:22 2008.

Across
1 Swept along easily with a sharp blow (7)
15 Somehow left no blame for incompetence � instead it was attached to others (6) TEFLON?
20 Call for a solo effort � and no tricks (6)
27 English resistance to sign incorrect rules (6) REIGNS
29 Witty remark for an overweight mince pie (7)
Down
16 Overlooking in aid of charity (9)
21 Rider to agitate for a foot rest (7)
22 Patterns of lines for a verse (6) STANZA
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 26 22:35:43 2008.

Across
1 Swept along easily with a sharp blow (7)
15 Somehow left no blame for incompetence � instead it was attached to others (6) TEFLON?
20 Call for a solo effort � and no tricks (6)
29 Witty remark for an overweight mince pie (7)
Down
16 Overlooking in aid of charity (9)
21 Rider to agitate for a foot rest (7) STIRRUP
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 26 22:36:49 2008.

Across
1 Swept along easily with a sharp blow (7)
15 Somehow left no blame for incompetence � instead it was attached to others (6) TEFLON?
20 Call for a solo effort � and no tricks (6)
29 Witty remark for an overweight mince pie (7) EPIGRAM
Down
16 Overlooking in aid of charity (9)
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 26 22:39:59 2008.

Across
1 Swept along easily with a sharp blow (7) SCUDDED
15 Somehow left no blame for incompetence � instead it was attached to others (6) TEFLON?
20 Call for a solo effort � and no tricks (6)
Down
16 Overlooking in aid of charity (9)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Feb 26 22:46:56 2008.

16 Overlooking in aid of charity (9) FOR GIVING
From: kkotirao on Tue Feb 26 23:11:28 2008.

20 Call for a solo effort � and no tricks (6) MISERY?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Feb 26 23:42:38 2008.

Possible. But makes feel miserable not getting the anno!
From: technicx on Wed Feb 27 5:20:49 2008.

Can someone explain 20 Across - MISERY?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Feb 27 7:01:00 2008.

It is MISERE!

The googled anno:
Misere or Mis�re (from the French word meaning "poverty") is a bid in various card games, particularly the game 500. The word is first recorded in this sense in the rules for the game "Boston" in the early 19th century.[1]

A player who bids Misere undertakes to win no tricks at all in the round to be played. A Misere bid usually indicates an extremely poor hand, hence the name.

A fun relished everyday round the world!!!
From: technicx on Wed Feb 27 9:35:42 2008.

Thanks PP (hope it is ok to address you that way). That was enlightening . BTW, is there an unofficial guide to solving these crosswords? I am sure the collective wisdom of the active Hubbers can make solving The Hindu crossword exciting and spread the fun around.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Feb 27 10:31:31 2008.

Feel free to address me as PP, technicx!

I vaguely remember the original author of this thread posting a useful list of clues- what symbols denote what, codes, common references, Roman numbers etc which a regular solver gets by heart over years of pursuing this hobby. For example the word sailor in the clue means the 2 letters 'a' & 'b' contained in the answer. There are hundreds of such commonly understood symbols besides a vast knowledge of all subjects- arts, sciences, literature, mythology, politics, history, geography etc...everything under the sun, in short!!!
From: runa74 on Wed Feb 27 21:39:21 2008.

Aross

1 Where the rank and file come from? (7,6)

8 Escaping water forming lake before time (7) LEAKAGE

9 Sailors framed possibly by ruse, become betrayers (7) ABUSERS

11 Be comfortable to appear for the French test (6) SETTLE

13 Proper to be in underground resort suitably modified (8)

15 New head certain to care correctly for the feeble (5) NURSE

16 Gets up to action at the warning (7)

18 Find key Royal Navy site for a tank (7)

19 A Greek (5)

21 Sandra gets Bill to make powdered resin for varnish (8) SANDARAC

23 Get the job done again (6) REWORK

25 Certain, in the end, to have made it safe (7)ENSURED

26 Companies air river molestation by privateer (7) CORSAIR

28 Settled beforehand (4,2,7)PAID IN ADVANCE

Down

2 Estate broker to process alternative later (7) REALTOR

3 Find a jovial way to go through the park (3)

4 It�s eastern relationship that binds the kin (4) TIES

5 Place pot in different position (10)

6 In truth, you surprised us with unjust possession (5) USURP?

7 Tried civil service curiously, on acknowledgement of participating in show (7)

8 Defeated players, we hear, descending in social scale (6,5)

10 One who�s up and about? (11) SLEEPWALKER

12 Raise the keel son, to drop off the vegetables (5)LEEKS

14 Manager we�d ordered to run the wildlife reserve (4,6)GAME WARDEN

17 Not a willing worker (5)

18 A holy man entering a miracle town for a game of cards (7) CANASTA

20 As a matter of fact, favour South African in charge (7) PROSAI C

22 Rid Bill first for his acrimonious behaviour(5) ACRID

24 Rolled dice in a cold manner (4) ICED

27 Railways have a Scandinavian coloured rug (3)
From: anokha on Wed Feb 27 22:07:09 2008.

Nice to see you Runa74!

Across

1 Where the rank and file come from? (7,6) PRIVATE -------

13 Proper to be in underground resort suitably modified (8)

16 Gets up to action at the warning (7) AUCTION

18 Find key Royal Navy site for a tank (7) CISTERN

19 A Greek (5) ALPHA

Down

3 Find a jovial way to go through the park (3) VIA

5 Place pot in different position (10)

7 Tried civil service curiously, on acknowledgement of participating in show (7)

8 Defeated players, we hear, descending in social scale (6,5) LOSING CASTE?

17 Not a willing worker (5) INANE?

27 Railways have a Scandinavian coloured rug (3) RYA
From: anokha on Wed Feb 27 22:07:55 2008.

USURP IS CORRECT!
From: anokha on Wed Feb 27 23:02:21 2008.

Across

1 Where the rank and file come from? (7,6) PRIVATE ------- PRIVATE SOURCE?

13 Proper to be in underground resort suitably modified (8) ADAPTIVE?

16 Gets up to action at the warning (7) AUCTION AROUSES?

Down

5 Place pot in different position (10) STANDPOINT?

7 Tried civil service curiously, on acknowledgement of participating in show (7) CREDITS?

17 Not a willing worker (5) INANE? SNAKE?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Feb 27 23:05:59 2008.

SNAKE is not convincing!
From: runa74 on Wed Feb 27 23:18:11 2008.

Just been busy...not got a chance to look at the grid!! Will possibly be off it again shortly as I am away on vacation! - Ruchita
From: rajaskrishnaswamy on Thu Feb 28 0:03:03 2008.

17 Not a willing worker (5) SLAVE
From: kkotirao on Thu Feb 28 2:01:40 2008.

Across
1 Where the rank and file come from? (7,6) PRIVATE -------
13 Proper to be in underground resort suitably modified (8)
16 Gets up to action at the warning (7) AUCTION
Down
5 Place pot in different position (10)
7 Tried civil service curiously, on acknowledgement of participating in show (7) CREDITS
8 Defeated players, we hear, descending in social scale (6,5) LOSING CASTE
17 Not a willing worker (5) SLAVE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Feb 28 4:14:17 2008.

kkotirao, the following answers given already are convincing enough:

1 Where the rank and file come from? (7,6) PRIVATE SOURCE
13 Proper to be in underground resort suitably modified (8) ADAPTIVE
16 Gets up to action at the warning (7) AROUSES
5 Place pot in different position (10) STANDPOINT

Wonderful teamwork!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Feb 28 22:43:53 2008.

Across

1 Curious men partial to diet (10)PARLIAMENT

6 Time to unfold the news in its magazine! (4)

9 Have to bear the shame we are in (7)SUSTATIN

10 Training aeroplane that cannot fly (7)

12 Common heraldic charge (8)

13 An advantage to keep waste sound (5)

15 Had a point regulated in advance (5)AHEAD

17 However this is not a trial game (4,5)TEST MATCH

19 Permitted variation of unusually clear note (9) TOLERANCE

21 Material produced at two prominent Western cities (5)NYLON

23 Dishonourable fellow has a quarter which must be examined in advance (5)

24 Vessels without stabilizers (8)

27 Steered clear of video nasty with commercial investment (7)AVOIDED

28 We use learner for building (7)

29 Eats crazily to fully satisfy (4)SATE

30 Is its current delivery intermittent? (10)ALTERNATOR

Down

1 We in tavern have to press forward (4) PUSH

2 Book to retain for the future (7)RESERVE

3 Arab having Irish connection has a final question (5)

4 Guy with headgear gets a tan in U.S. (9)MANHATTAN

5 Though chilly, is quick on the move (5)

7 A person travelling to an old city and its ruins (7)

8 The timekeeper has little hand (6,4)MINUTE HAND

11 Gathers information for the benefit of the people (7)NEWSMAN?

14 He�ll get the sack at Christmas (5,5) SANTA CLAUS

16 Mocked at the French who go round on a bicycle (7)DERIDED

18 A passion for desserts, darling (5,4)SWEET

20 Survive all but the last ball of the match (4,3)LIVE OUT

22 Fifty greats could be of maximum size (7)LAREGST

24 Stand on one�s feet to advance further (5)PEDAL

25 She takes on the bird (5)

26 Seen from a distance a British force rises to the sky (4)
From: anokha on Thu Feb 28 22:53:46 2008.

Across

6 Time to unfold the news in its magazine! (4) ITEM

10 Training aeroplane that cannot fly (7) PENGUIN

12 Common heraldic charge (8) ORDINARY

13 An advantage to keep waste sound (5) WHIST?

23 Dishonourable fellow has a quarter which must be examined in advance (5) CASED

24 Vessels without stabilizers (8) PATAMARS?

28 We use learner for building (7)

Down

3 Arab having Irish connection has a final question (5) IRAQI

5 Though chilly, is quick on the move (5) NIPPY

7 A person travelling to an old city and its ruins (7) TOURIST

20 Survive all but the last ball of the match (4,3)LIVE OUT LAST OUT

25 She takes on the bird (5)

26 Seen from a distance a British force rises to the sky (4) AFAR
From: anokha on Thu Feb 28 22:56:59 2008.

ACROSS

24 Vessels without stabilizers (8) PATAMARS? PITCHERS
From: anokha on Thu Feb 28 22:58:17 2008.

DOWN

25 She takes on the bird (5) HERON
From: anokha on Thu Feb 28 23:09:14 2008.

ACROSS

28 We use learner for building (7) HERSELF?
From: anokha on Thu Feb 28 23:11:49 2008.

DOWN

18 A passion for desserts, darling (5,4)SWEET THEE?
From: kkotirao on Thu Feb 28 23:21:13 2008.

ACROSS
28 We use learner for building (7) OURSELF
DOWN
18 A passion for desserts, darling (5,4)SWEET LOVE
From: kkotirao on Thu Feb 28 23:23:12 2008.

13 An advantage to keep waste sound (5) WHIST? WAIST
From: anokha on Thu Feb 28 23:24:29 2008.

Nice, kkotirao sir!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Feb 28 23:27:08 2008.

Great, anokha!
From: kkotirao on Fri Feb 29 22:48:04 2008.

Across

1 Dodges around and saved a point (6)EVADES

4 Mavis and rest loth to be disturbed (8) THROSTLE

10 Vocal disapproval from Tom or Kitty (7) CATCALL

11 Insensate fabrics with a glossy finish? (7)

12 So small that it�s incapable of further division (4) ATOM

13 How the motorist sought luggage space to no avail? (10) BOOTLESSLY

16 Air Force divisions made up of several Wings (6) GROUPS

17 Childhood influence in forming unreasonable opinion (7)IN FANCY

20 Liberal Peter in a tangle with birds related to the albatross (7)PETRE LS

21 Mature persons can take dual way back (6)ADULTS

24 Ex-skipper and very good he is (4,6) LAST MASTER

25 When to best return to this continent? (4) ASIA

27 Brief thanks interspersed in a round building (7) ROTUNDA

29 Sack girl connected with the underworld (7) DISMISS

30 Government run cash furnishing store (8) TREASURY

31 Get behind when Lawrence joins the fleet (6) ASTERN

Down

1 A telephone office out of small cash? (8)EXCHANGE

2 Their theories are formulated on more stars (11) ASTRONOMERS

3 Lane accident caused by a dash (4) ELAN

5 This English worker holding back decision making (8)HESITANT

6 Quite likely it�s where the gambler�s eyes will be (2,3,5) ON THE CARDS

7 Part of lowest front end to each golf club (3)

8 Tentative efforts made out for written compositions (6) ESSAYS

9 A fool returns only to remain apart (5)A LOOF

14 Evidence of ill humour? (6,5)SICKLY SMILE

15 Meant to write out some on small pads (10)

18 Gaelic boy is prepared � with steps (8) ALI STAIR

19 He treacherously puts paid to a couple of fools in the finish (8) ASSASSIN

22 An alcoholic solution may lend cheer (6) CLARET

23 Drives together stocks of cattle (5) HERDS

26 Fool goes round king and makes a request (4) AS K S

28 Unite to be equal in competition (3) TIE
From: kkotirao on Fri Feb 29 22:52:14 2008.

Across
11 Insensate fabrics with a glossy finish? (7) SATEENS
Down
7 Part of lowest front end to each golf club (3) TEE
15 Meant to write out some on small pads (10)
From: anokha on Fri Feb 29 22:54:53 2008.

I had 24 AC PAST MASTER and 22 DN SPIRIT - not sure which ones are correct!

Across

11 Insensate fabrics with a glossy finish? (7) SATEENS

Down

7 Part of lowest front end to each golf club (3) TOE

15 Meant to write out some on small pads (10) APARTMENTS
From: kkotirao on Fri Feb 29 22:55:05 2008.

Down
15 Meant to write out some on small pads (10) APARTMENTS?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Feb 29 22:59:16 2008.

An alternative consideration:

22 An alcoholic solution may lend cheer (6) SPIRIT
24 Ex-skipper and very good he is (4,6) PAST MASTER
From: anokha on Fri Feb 29 23:00:29 2008.

That is what I had PP ma'm as noted above! How's the little one doing?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Feb 29 23:04:46 2008.

Fine, anokha! Thanx!

Fast work today, friends!
From: kkotirao on Fri Feb 29 23:05:14 2008.

PAST MASTER and SPIRIT should be correct.
On checking Chambers dictionary, I found PAST MASTER supported by explanation, whereas LAST MASTER not.
This will lead naturally to SPIRIT
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Feb 29 23:06:31 2008.
From: anokha on Sat Mar 1 18:21:09 2008.

Across

1 Company, medium-sized, folded in muddle (10) COMPLICATE

6 Slight drawl (4) SLUR

9 Final recipient of product ensured changes (3-4) END-USER

10 In an aircraft, where the directors are? (2,5) ON BOARD

12 For all to see, Una and Simon surprisingly in complete agreement (9) UNANIMOUS

14 Love very large Greek character (5) OMEGA

15 Ready to go in? (8,3) ENTRANCE USE?

18 Pull together, with a master with a wok cooking (4,2,1,4) WORK AS A TEAM

21 The French writer retired here, high in the Himalayas (5) NEPAL

22 One who talks incessantly has bearer distraught (9) EARBASHER

23 A matter under discussion (2,5) AT ISSUE

25 Speak against acquisition, for example (7) GAINSAY

26 Still level (4) EVEN

27 Seeking out lecturer in Cambridgeshire town (10) HUNTINGDON

Down

1 Sweet innocent baby in church, seen with English briefly (6) CHERUB

2 A doctor in MASH spurning hot type of curry (6) MADRAS

3 Scrooge, adept in smaller stage show (3,10) LES MISERABLES

4 Bargains to be had here in a bar, coolest about? (3,4,4) CAR LOOT BASE?

5 Pair in Fort Worth (3) TWO

7 Permission cancelled? Give over! (5,3) LEAVE OUT

8 Unorthodox lad in car, tennis champion (3,5) ROD LAVER

11 Close friend's gift, pocket-sized book (4,9) BOOK COMPANION

13 Nervousness shown in station by female? Quite (5,6) STAGE FRIGHT

16 Ankle was broken in ballet (4,4) SWAN LAKE

17 This may trigger alarm, telegram after journey (8) TRIPWIRE

19 Ran after two little boys (6) CHASED

20 Piece of crimson material in drawer (6) CRAYON

24 Flightless bird displayed in science museum (3) EMU
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Mar 1 22:50:52 2008.

4 Bargains to be had here in a bar, coolest about? (3,4,4) CAR LOOT SALE

Excellent, anokha!
From: kkotirao on Sun Mar 2 7:30:56 2008.

4 Bargains to be had here in a bar, coolest about? (3,4,4) CAR BOOT SALE
From: kkotirao on Sun Mar 2 7:33:03 2008.

15 Ready to go in? (8,3) ENTRANCE USE? ENTRANCE FEE
7 Permission cancelled? Give over! (5,3) LEAVE OUT LEAVE OFF
From: kkotirao on Sun Mar 2 7:35:03 2008.

11 Close friend's gift, pocket-sized book (4,9) BOOK COMPANION BOON COMPANION
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Mar 2 7:46:18 2008.

kkotirao!
Too many oversights! Unpardonable

From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Mar 2 13:21:45 2008.

technicx wrote:

Thanks PP (hope it is ok to address you that way). That was enlightening Double Thumbs Up

. BTW, is there an unofficial guide to solving these crosswords? I am sure the collective wisdom of the active Hubbers can make solving The Hindu crossword exciting and spread the fun around.

I searched through my precious collection of loose sheets, bit papers, scraps containing valuable information for the collection of tips I copied down from the 'unofficial guide' once posted in this thread by clueman if I remember correctly. Here I have typed it out with sincere dedication & devotion:

THC clues:
breather- nose, lungs
listener- ear
worker- ant, hand
exercise- PE
work, operation- op
princess, lady- Di
queen- ER,Q, R
support(er)- leg, staff, bra
hesitation- er
mistake- err
about- re
again- re
alternate- or
ten-x
fifty- L
hundred- C
large number- L, C,M
gold- au, or
silver- ag
copper- cu
tin- sn
spanish article- el
German- und
Note- do, re, me...
notice- ad, bill
look- lo,see
here- ibid
ditto- do
party- do
sex appeal- it
politician- MP, MLA
gangster- Al(from Al Capone)
that is- ie
artist- ar
Air Force- RAF
navy- rn
professional, expert- pro, ace
drink- ale, lager, beer, port, tea
model- t
love- o
nought- o
direct- go
direction, point- N,E,W,S
pole- N,S
road, way etc- st,rd
labour, group- tu (trade union)
good man, saint- st
sailor- ab, Jack, Tar
ship- ss
short time- M, Min, Mo, s, sec, t ,Tim
union- marriage, nur, nut
volunteers- TA
way- ave, Rd, st

From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Mar 2 22:17:04 2008.

Across

1 Monarch joined in league with friends for common purpose (7)RALLIED

5 Elementary introduction to middle English the right way (7)CORRECT?

9 Choke up points which binds security (5)

10 To be fleet, fill lots as ordered (9)

11 To add up amounts gangster gets in kinds (6) TOTALS

12 Terns go south in error � but not this bird (8)

14 Old boy, look around � you have put on lot of weight (5) OB ESE

15 Publicly known that there�s no alternative to paying debts (9)

18 A visitor to places of interest (9)SIGHTSEER

20 Time to rope in disorderly drunkard (5)

22 Highlander escapes from paying tax (8)SCOTFREE

24 Temporary occupant gets in a portable shelter (6)TENANT

26 Swindler put on trial didn�t plead guilty (9)CONFESSED

27 Carrying out given work (5)

28 Tested affirmative vote on Germany (7)

29 Characteristic indication of the existence of a state (7)SYMPTOM

Down

1 Honest as this rogue could be (9) RIGHTEOUS

2 General waits around gate to receive bequest of property (7)LEGATEE

3 Not disposed to snivel, though unable to settle (9) INSOLVENT

4 The French fellow takes a clever way to handle things (4)

5 Eminence of conservative following concert in progress (10)

6 Sugar coating (5)

7 Drunken lout married to a black half breed (7)

8 Good man to set alternative way for critical trials (5)TESTS

13 Champion�s exploit in a French action (10)

16 Mother goes after a despicable fellow to get Dutch port (9)

17 Device levels stone (9)STRATAGEM

19 Runs ashore for logical reasons (7) GROUNDS

21 With deft touches on black and white keys, he produces music (7)PIANIST

22 Arcs that make up the human pelvic region (5)

23 Disgust with railway makes him irritable (5)

25 Totals, the dads find it a sad turn (4) ADDS[/tscii]
From: kkotirao on Sun Mar 2 22:29:24 2008.

Across
5 Elementary introduction to middle English the right way (7)CORRECT?
9 Choke up points which binds security (5) GAG ES
10 To be fleet, fill lots as ordered (9) FLOTILLAS
12 Terns go south in error � but not this bird (8)
15 Publicly known that there�s no alternative to paying debts (9) NOTORIOUS
20 Time to rope in disorderly drunkard (5) TOPER
26 Swindler put on trial didn�t plead guilty (9)CONFESSED CON TESTED
27 Carrying out given work (5) DOING
28 Tested affirmative vote on Germany (7)
Down
4 The French fellow takes a clever way to handle things (4) DEFT
5 Eminence of conservative following concert in progress (10)
6 Sugar coating (5)
7 Drunken lout married to a black half breed (7)
13 Champion�s exploit in a French action (10)
16 Mother goes after a despicable fellow to get Dutch port (9) ROTTERDAM
22 Arcs that make up the human pelvic region (5) SACRA
23 Disgust with railway makes him irritable (5) FIERY?
From: anokha on Sun Mar 2 23:06:06 2008.

Across

5 Elementary introduction to middle English the right way (7)CORRECT? PRIMMER

12 Terns go south in error � but not this bird (8) SONGSTER

28 Tested affirmative vote on Germany (7) ASSAYED

Down

5 Eminence of conservative following concert in progress (10) PROMONTORY

6 Sugar coating (5) ICING

7 Drunken lout married to a black half breed (7) MULATTO

8 Good man to set alternative way for critical trials (5)TESTS RISER

13 Champion�s exploit in a French action (10) UNDEFEATED
From: kkotirao on Sun Mar 2 23:07:40 2008.

Across
5 Elementary introduction to middle English the right way (7)CORRECT? PRIMMER?
12 Terns go south in error � but not this bird (8) SONGSTER
28 Tested affirmative vote on Germany (7) ASSAYED?
Down
5 Eminence of conservative following concert in progress (10) PROM ON TORY
6 Sugar coating (5) ICING
7 Drunken lout married to a black half breed (7) MULATTO
13 Champion�s exploit in a French action (10) UNDEFEATED
23 Disgust with railway makes him irritable (5) FIERY?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Mar 3 22:55:44 2008.

Across

1 Caught young girl with a dictionary (7)

5 As opposed to an only comfort (7)CONSOLE

9 Pursue course to purify (7)CHASTEN

10 Cover by wrapping to hide (7)ENVELOP

11 With a gentle push he was due in quarter (5)NUDGE

12 Clergy members proffer service with kindness (9)

13 Picked up, is calm (9)COLLECTED

15 Stories least rewritten (5) TALES

16 Sharp credit giving in aid (5)

18 Having an occupation or after one (2,7)IN PURSUIT

21 Yes, the French inter ducks in this town (9)ALLENBURY

24 Nell on reflection takes course for her (5)ELLEN

25 Document that may get you employment (7)DIPLOMA

26 Game between couple of players (7) TWOSOME

27 Penetrates with sharp instruments (7)NEEDLES

28 Solid hard three dimensional devices for sound reproduction? (7)STEREOS

Down

1 Concise account of Colin revised (7) LACONIC

2 Boy returned finally to scrutinise the malicious gossip (7) SCANDAL

3 Need month off when recovering (2,3,4) ON THE MEND

4 Some tough stuff brought up from the pit (5)

5 Got all the litter together and made a pile from it (7,2)

6 New stars (5)NOVAS

7 Keep things running smoothly, boring though it is (7)OILWELL

8 Deprives of cover for the old claim (7)EXPOSES

14 British and French gripped by trials by courts of justice (9)TRIBUNALS

15 Gooseberry company? (9)

16 Leave a group of musicians performing (7)ABANDON

17 Again by omission slipping back into former bad state (7)RELAPSE

19 Not too big when you let it out (7)

20 Refuelling aircraft (7)TANKERS

22 Starting price of flammable liquid will mar the trade (5)

23 Abominable snowmen is yet inaccurate in its description (5) YETIS
From: kkotirao on Mon Mar 3 23:09:26 2008.

Across
1 Caught young girl with a dictionary (7) LASSOED
12 Clergy members proffer service with kindness (9)
16 Sharp credit giving in aid (5) ACRID
21 Yes, the French inter ducks in this town (9)ALLENBURY?
Down
4 Some tough stuff brought up from the pit (5) DENIM
5 Got all the litter together and made a pile from it (7,2) CLEARED UP
15 Gooseberry company? (9)
19 Not too big when you let it out (7)
22 Starting price of flammable liquid will mar the trade (5) SPOIL
From: kkotirao on Mon Mar 3 23:11:58 2008.

Across
12 Clergy members proffer service with kindness (9) MINISTERS
21 Yes, the French inter ducks in this town (9)ALLENBURY?
Down
5 Got all the litter together and made a pile from it (7,2) CLEARED UP CLEANED UP
15 Gooseberry company? (9)
19 Not too big when you let it out (7)
22 Starting price of flammable liquid will mar the trade (5) SPOIL
From: kkotirao on Mon Mar 3 23:18:29 2008.

Across
21 Yes, the French inter ducks in this town (9)ALLENBURY?
Down
15 Gooseberry company? (9) THREESOME
19 Not too big when you let it out (7) UNLOOSE
22 Starting price of flammable liquid will mar the trade (5) SPOIL
From: kkotirao on Mon Mar 3 23:22:50 2008.

Across
21 Yes, the French inter ducks in this town (9)ALLENBURY? AYLESBURY
From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Mar 3 23:35:59 2008.

How did I miss that gooseberry clue?

Remarkable,kkotirao!
From: kkotirao on Mon Mar 3 23:39:07 2008.

LIKE I MISSED TO DECIPHER "TWOSOME"!!!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Mar 4 0:00:24 2008.
From: technicx on Tue Mar 4 9:55:20 2008.

PP. That is very useful. Appreciate your efforts.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Mar 4 10:30:11 2008.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Mar 4 22:37:45 2008.

Across

1 Filing cabinets may be rare in such an office (9)PAPERLESS

6 Replenish back up in returning vessel (3,2) TOP UP

9 Cloak in-charge goes after large barrel (5) TUNIC

10 Makes nice point about origin (9)

11 Link together with English model taking drink (7)

12 Eye features found in some Monocanthidae (6) CANTHI

14 Bone found in Africa (5)ATLAS

15 Informal greeting for girl at day�s end, as found in Asia (9)

17 Train accident involving seniors described by a playwright (9)

19 Animal found in P-Peruvian capital, one making way for leader of alsatians (5)PANDA

20 Damaged ear of the German lecturer (6)READER

22 Self-aggrandisement obtained in pier destruction (3,4)

24 Flower stalks discovered on bicycle when relatives supplant little Albert (9) PEDUNCLES

25 Reject British seamen going after St. Paul oddly (5)

26 Plant fibre is found in timber tree (5)SISLE

27 Elastic strap set aside with hesitation (9)

Down

1 Poachers hunt indiscriminately following tip to return with a hominid (15)PITHECANTHROPUS

2 Cigar produced in Central American country after archer usurps a fifth of Colombia (9)

3 That is surrounded by mythical birds reportedly found in North America (7)ROCKIES

4 Pin her excitedly around a tree for adrenalin (10)EPINEPHRIN

5 Macabre urge to attack on the radio (4)

6 Spoilt a contraption designed to mobilise a vessel, maybe (7)

7 Indicate printer�s measure (5)POINT

8 Does it give a point to the writer? (6,9)PENCIL SHARPENER

13 Indian law giver in seance sari disguise is careless as a stenographer (10)

16 Pointless to long for circular without any breaks (4-5)

18 Ageless bird caught in late comeback is no model (7)

19 Appear to consider quick inspection (4-3)

21 English and French articles found in South America (5)ANDES

23 Some clinical psychologists found in Europe (4)
From: kkotirao on Tue Mar 4 22:47:15 2008.

Across
10 Makes nice point about origin (9) INCEPTION
11 Link together with English model taking drink (7) EN T WINE
15 Informal greeting for girl at day�s end, as found in Asia (9) HI MALA Y AS
17 Train accident involving seniors described by a playwright (9) TR AGED IAN
19 Animal found in P-Peruvian capital, one making way for leader of alsatians (5)PANDA LLAMA
22 Self-aggrandisement obtained in pier destruction (3,4) EGO TRIP
25 Reject British seamen going after St. Paul oddly (5) SP U RN
26 Plant fibre is found in timber tree (5)SISLE SISAL
27 Elastic strap set aside with hesitation (9) SUSPEND ER
Down
2 Cigar produced in Central American country after archer usurps a fifth of Colombia (9) PANETELLA
5 Macabre urge to attack on the radio (4) SICK
6 Spoilt a contraption designed to mobilise a vessel, maybe (7) TOPSAIL
13 Indian law giver in seance sari disguise is careless as a stenographer (10) AMANUENSIS
16 Pointless to long for circular without any breaks (4-5) YEAR(-N) ROUND
18 Ageless bird caught in late comeback is no model (7) E TERN AL(-T)
19 Appear to consider quick inspection (4-3) LOOK SEE
23 Some clinical psychologists found in Europe (4) ALPS
From: technicx on Tue Mar 4 22:48:22 2008.

23 Some clinical psychologists found in Europe (4) ALPS?
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Mar 4 23:02:18 2008.

Congrats, kkotirao for scaling the mountains!

Please give anno for:
5 Macabre urge to attack on the radio (4) SICK
From: kkotirao on Tue Mar 4 23:38:44 2008.

5 Macabre urge to attack on the radio (4) SICK
The solution came instinctively...checked on later with dictionary. Macabre means SICK.
The other part of the clue should do something with "(-air)sick" probably!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Mar 4 23:43:04 2008.
From: anokha on Wed Mar 5 23:08:38 2008.

Across

1 Dubya�s cable results in rapid spread of rumour (4,9) BUSH TELEGRAMS

9 Misdemeanour of Shakespeare�s heroine with ego in not going back (9) VIOLATION

10 Arjuna�s heart is set on diamonds for energetic vitality (5) JUICE

11 Loosening as a result of tiny gun going off (7) UNTYING

13 Pointless to need wins in order to be upright (7) ENDWISE

14 Tall palm tree heard to provide drink (5) COCOA

15 Shinto can possibly provide support (9) STANCHION

17 Casino furniture assembled in vehicle at 05.00 by some stablemen (4,5) CARD TABLE

18 Terms of service include bill for Mexican dishes (5) TACOS

20 Earthenware that is hidden in France without ring leader (7) FAIENCE

22 Got into a sham (7) ASSUMED

23 Backed up part of rerun news, one inducing tedium (5) ENNUI

24 Academic article about replacing subdued visual (9) THEORETIC

26 Oxtail in rice or cement product in construction equipment (8,5) CONCRETE MIXER

Down

1 Five involved in caribou killing have no right to be in the camp (7) BIVOUAC

2 Vehicle, part of transportation in South Carolina and Arkansas (6,3) SPORTS CAR

3 Note for auditor to drink (3) TEA

4 Misrepresentation of the unknown in a fish (5) LYING

5 Genial disposition of half-German in taking drink (6,3) GINGER ALE

6 Resolves Dada�s justice problem without head of state (11) ADJUDICATES

7 Article: It is found in a greeting in West Indies (5)

8 Disgrace lunatic named around end of June (6) DEMEAN

12 Bose�s army�s questionable intent to show lack of concentration (11) INATTENTION

15 Revolutionary vehicle comes back to veer right in (9) SUBVERTER

16 It is a certainty in life, provided you earn enough! (6,3) INCOME TAX

17 Drink of Java? (6) COFFEE

19 Prophet eats duck, removes cork tip, and turns into a ladies� man (7) SEDUCER

21 Attic in charge entertains Ontario single (5) IONIC

22 Prevent pointless destruction of tavern (5) AVERT

25 Peculiar game (3) RUM
From: kkotirao on Wed Mar 5 23:13:56 2008.

TAKE THE MISSED ONE, PRESUMBALY!!

7 Article: It is found in a greeting in West Indies (5) HAITI
From: anokha on Wed Mar 5 23:17:20 2008.

Thank you, KKotirao sir - you give me too much credit. I had S instead of H and that had me in knots!

1 Dubya�s cable results in rapid spread of rumour (4,9) BUSH TELEGRAMS BUSH TELEGRAPH
From: kkotirao on Wed Mar 5 23:21:44 2008.

I was to make the consequent correction...Meantime, you covered..Excellent show!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Mar 5 23:23:22 2008.

Excellent work, duo!
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Mar 6 23:00:08 2008.

1 American able to contain fair lion gone berserk (11)C ALIFORNIAN

9 Counters some cholera bacilli (5) ABACI

10 Gold returned in big limo melted due to misunderstanding (9)IMBROGLIO

11 His shoulders bear a celestial sphere (5)ATLAS

12 Cite her problem with a friend in a dissident manner (11) HERETICALLY

13 Songbird seen in middle of October on Spanish river by the French (6) ORIOLE

14 What the female chromosome represents in a mathematics class (7)UNKNOWN

18 German gentleman at job centre in Italy is a writer (7)

20 Stuffy pig pen accommodating mad dog (6)

24 Capitol position about treason stirred on vessel (11)

26 No right to introduce small image (5)

27 Relative importance of astronomical brightness scale (9)

28 Doctrine revealed by God returning with advanced degree (5) DOGMA

29 Extension of light arrangement around English sea monster (11)

Down

1 Writer resurrecting extinct reptiles in prehistoric park (8)

2 Freedom for Indiana sweetheart to get rid of unknown debauchee (9)LIBERTINE

3 Careless, fatal Reno car accident is head-on (7)

4 Token found in software license (5) RELIC

5 Silicone model of map feature (8)ISOCLINE

6 Fish sandwiched in Indian bread for writer (7) NARAYAN

7 Actor on the wall (5)

8 Sikh leader wrapping fur around in Belarusian city (5)

15 Parental guidance initially required for writer (9)

16 Rocky Mount News not socially acceptable for city residents (8)

17 Attractive women set in order to follow minor Greek goddess (8)

19 The missing hostler is crazy to conceal returned painting of a pulpit (7)

21 Endpoints reached by one substituting Albert in final (7)TERMINI

22 Writer sounds furious (5)

23 Custom part of tortuous agenda (5)USAGE

25 Very drunk abstainer hides intoxicant originating from General Hospital (5)
From: kkotirao on Thu Mar 6 23:04:28 2008.

18 German gentleman at job centre in Italy is a writer (7)
20 Stuffy pig pen accommodating mad dog (6) STODGY
24 Capitol position about treason stirred on vessel (11) SENATORSHIP
26 No right to introduce small image (5) INSE(-R)T
27 Relative importance of astronomical brightness scale (9) MAGNITUDE
29 Extension of light arrangement around English sea monster (11)
Down
1 Writer resurrecting extinct reptiles in prehistoric park (8) CRICHTON
3 Careless, fatal Reno car accident is head-on (7) FRONTAL
7 Actor on the wall (5)
8 Sikh leader wrapping fur around in Belarusian city (5) MIN S K
15 Parental guidance initially required for writer (9) WODEHOUSE
16 Rocky Mount News not socially acceptable for city residents (8) TOWNSMEN
17 Attractive women set in order to follow minor Greek goddess (8) NYMPHETS
19 The missing hostler is crazy to conceal returned painting of a pulpit (7) ROSTRAL
22 Writer sounds furious (5) WILDE
25 Very drunk abstainer hides intoxicant originating from General Hospital (5) TIGHT
From: kkotirao on Thu Mar 6 23:06:47 2008.

18 German gentleman at job centre in Italy is a writer (7)
29 Extension of light arrangement around English sea monster (11) LENGTHINESS
Down
7 Actor on the wall (5)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Mar 6 23:21:16 2008.

Interesting writers theme! Sad I missed some!
From: kkotirao on Thu Mar 6 23:24:38 2008.

18 German gentleman at job centre in Italy is a writer (7)
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7 Actor on the wall (5) GABLE
From: jhongeorge on Fri Mar 7 8:47:48 2008.

kkotirao wrote:

18 German gentleman at job centre in Italy is a writer (7)
Down
7 Actor on the wall (5) GABLE

1 dn Crichton (Micheal)
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Mar 7 9:51:33 2008.

Crichton is already recognised!
From: anokha on Fri Mar 7 18:47:03 2008.

Nice theme. Easier but nice! Have to go so leaving one!

Across

1 One fictional transformation after current measure gain (13) AMPLIFICATION

9 Vessels included in shows (6)

10 Green tea prepared for adolescent (8) TEENAGER

11 Noah�s son, an unskilled actor? (3) HAM

12 Off the right path, the Egyptian god lands up in a pigpen (6) ASTRAY

13 Supposed that the wise men from the north-east are in Idaho (8) IMAGINED

14 Trains derailed by storm in the absence of minute semiconductor device (10) TRANSISTOR

17 Article returned aboard the Grand Trunk Express reveals insect (4) GNAT

18 Is the French land surrounded by water? (4) ISLE

19 Sweep about opposite compass points at right angles (10) TRANSVERSE

21 Moulding star burst in gala fest (8) ASTRAGAL

23 Cleric playing tricks on clique (6) CIRCLE

25 Commotion caused by handsome young man absolved of perverted sin (3) ADO

26 Express discontent about baked limpa in bottomless cone (8) COMPLAIN

27 Experience again the Grecian love dance, not the conga variety (6) RELIVE

28 Tireless clumsy defiant soldier backs Elba return (13) INDEFATIGABLE

Down

2 Ties up the conquerors of Spain (5) MOORS

3 Yearn for mountain chain extending into the future (4-5) LONG-RANGE

4 Suspicious to be timid after conditional return (5) FISHY

5 The naked in cabaret move out for trademark Indiana herb (7) CATMINT

6 Reference book on zodiac sign features hot Spanish website (9) THESAURUS

7 Animal in Oklahoma, a Greek character� (5) OKAPI

8 �. whose doctor returns trap to experienced servicemen (8) GENERALS

15 Rises around rocky hill for passive electric element (8) RESISTOR

16 To retain cocktail, get back in the mix (9) INTEGRATE

17 Ural liger mauls insurgent (9) GUERRILLA

20 The Lost Continent is replaced by a city (7) ATLANTA

22 Mature enough to read grave letters in English (5) RIPEN

23 Dog hidden in the Concorde by soldier (5) CORGI

24 Even charge (5) LEVEL
From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Mar 7 22:03:01 2008.

9 Vessels included in shows (6) ROUNDS

Great, anokha!
From: kkotirao on Fri Mar 7 22:44:24 2008.

9 Vessels included in shows (6) PO(IN)TS
From: kkotirao on Fri Mar 7 22:45:39 2008.

8 �. whose doctor returns trap to experienced servicemen (8) GENERALS VET ERANS<-
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Mar 8 7:33:19 2008.
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Mar 8 22:37:07 2008.

Across

1 Things easy to do in bar senor laid out in a new way (2-8)

6 Rain very lightly in salt mine (4) SPIT

9 Idol, of a former age, about to be packed by ensign returning (6,4)

10 A drop of spumante Italian knocked back? (4)

11 Novelist's material rejected (5)

12 Go with a leader in cosmetics firm (9)ACCOMPANY

14 Getting on train for Winchester, maybe (8,6)

18 Lake, unseen, plainly, surprisingly, in part of Wales (5,9)

20 Girl working in extremely magnificent country estate in Surrey (9)

23 Welsh town hospital after orderly (5)

24 Broken sculpture (4)BUST

25 A Mills and Boon, perhaps - ripper about Jack, aircraftsman (4-6)

26 Photograph ten fish (1-3) X-RAY

27 Lodging with a retired comic in outskirts of Poole (4-1-5)

Down

1 Weapon cocked to procure a quantity of gold (6)

2 Spicy Indian dish, extra here in Maryland (9)

3 Row after rep on round delivers nasty chemical (5,6)

4 Number standing around damaged crate of fruit (9) N(ECTARINE

5 RC priest's inside exhibiting object of historic interest (5)RELIC

7 Finished last of pizza, Italian food (5) PASTA

8 Short journey, run in vehicle (8) TRICYCLE

13 Film producer from Kent men's act upset (4,7)

15 Shone in opening of Gigi (retitled, possibly) (9) GLITTERED

16 Oddly lit Korean vessel (3,6)

17 Recorder in bad fight (5,3)BLACK BOX

19 Deliver an official injunction in custody (6)

21 Confused in the Med? (2,3) AT SEA

22 Some strobe lighting may show signs (5) OBELI
From: anokha on Sat Mar 8 22:46:30 2008.

Across

1 Things easy to do in bar senor laid out in a new way (2-8) NO-BRAINERS

9 Idol, of a former age, about to be packed by ensign returning (6,4)

10 A drop of spumante Italian knocked back? (4) ASTI

11 Novelist's material rejected (5)

14 Getting on train for Winchester, maybe (8,6) BOARDING SCHOOL

18 Lake, unseen, plainly, surprisingly, in part of Wales (5,9) LLEYN PENINSULA

20 Girl working in extremely magnificent country estate in Surrey (9) CLAREMONT

23 Welsh town hospital after orderly (5) NEATH

25 A Mills and Boon, perhaps - ripper about Jack, aircraftsman (4-6) TEAR JERKER

27 Lodging with a retired comic in outskirts of Poole (4-1-5)

Down

1 Weapon cocked to procure a quantity of gold (6)

2 Spicy Indian dish, extra here in Maryland (9) BALTIMORE

3 Row after rep on round delivers nasty chemical (5,6)

13 Film producer from Kent men's act upset (4,7) MACK SENNETT

16 Oddly lit Korean vessel (3,6) OIL TANKER

19 Deliver an official injunction in custody (6) CHARGE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Mar 8 23:02:32 2008.

9 Idol, of a former age, about to be packed by ensign returning (6,4) GOLDEN CALF
1 Weapon cocked to procure a quantity of gold (6) NUGGET
From: anokha on Sat Mar 8 23:13:01 2008.

Across

11 Novelist's material rejected (5) ELIOT

27 Lodging with a retired comic in outskirts of Poole (4-1-5)

Down

3 Row after rep on round delivers nasty chemical (5,6) AGENT ORANGE
From: anokha on Sat Mar 8 23:19:36 2008.

Across

27 Lodging with a retired comic in outskirts of Poole (4-1-5) PIED-A-TERRE
From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Mar 8 23:34:25 2008.

Excellent, anokha!
From: anokha on Sat Mar 8 23:40:49 2008.

You too, PP ma'm!
From: kkotirao on Sun Mar 9 3:25:08 2008.

Good show!
Out of home to attend a Grihapravesam of a Chennai friend in Hyderabad!

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